HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-07-10 Council minutes
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 10, 2007
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr,
Davidson, Yapp, Hightshoe. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 07-50, Both Sides;
Tape 07-52, Both Sides.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended and add Item 2d(2) setting a public hearing for July 24,2007, to consider the intent
to enter into an agreement to lease city property along the Iowa River in Terrell Mill Park for
construction of a Boat House and Dock to the Board of Regents, State of Iowa for the benefit
of the University of Iowa and to delete from Consent Calendar Item 2d(1) setting a public
hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of
Napoleon Park restroom and concession building:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. June 18, Regular Council Work Session; June 19, Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete; July 2, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; July 2,
Special Council Work Session.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Parks and
Recreation Commission - May 9, 2007; Historic Preservation Commission - May 17,
2007; Telecommunications Commission - May 21, 2007; Planning and Zoning
Commission - June 7, 2007; Public Library Board of Trustees - May 24, 2007; Human
Rights Commission - May 22,2007; Public Art Advisory Committee - May 3,2007.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Vito's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Vito's, 118 E. College S1.;
Class C Liquor License for J & E, Inc., dba Formosa Asian Cuisine, 241 E. College S1.;
Class C Liquor License for Etre, LLC, dba Etc., 118 S. Dubuque S1.; Class C Liquor
License for pub Gal, Inc., dba IC Uglys, 210 N. Linn S1.; Class C Liquor License for
I.C. Mill Associates, LLC, dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington S1.; Outdoor Service
Area for I.C. Mill Associates, LLC, dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington S1.; Class C
Beer Permit for FAP Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's East, 2303 Muscatine Ave. Class
E Liquor License for Hartig Drug Company, Inc., dba Hartig Drug Store #10,701
Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart
#3,2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba
Deli Mart #5,206 E. Benton S1.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba
Deli Mart #1,525 Highway 1 West; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc.,
dba Deli Mart #2,1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.; RES. 07-188, TO ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT; RES. 07-189, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 07-190, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JULY 24,2007, TO CONSIDER THE INTENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO
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LEASE CITY PROPERTY ALONG THE IOWA RIVER IN TERRELL MILL PARK FOR
CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A BOAT HOUSE AND
DOCK TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS, STATE OF IOWA FOR THE BENEFIT OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.
Resolutions: RES. 07-191, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BY THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY WITH JOHNSON COUNTY PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; RES. 07-192, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
FILING OF AN APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A
GRANT UNDER SECTIONS 5307, 5309, 5310, 5316, AND 5317 OF CHAPTER 49,
U.S. CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOR FY2007 TRANSIT OPERATING
AND/OR CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY
MANAGER AS THE CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AND PROCESS
SAID APPLICATION; RES. 07-193, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING AN
AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE, AND A MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1153 -1155 HOTZ AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-194,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
PARTIAL RELEASE OF MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2814
IRVING AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-195, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS
REGARDING EIGHT CONDITIONAL GRANT AGREEMENTS AND FOUR
PROMISSORY NOTES, FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 8,11,16,19,24,27,32,
35 CONEFLOWER COURT, 2160-2162 TAYLOR DRIVE, 913-913 ~ NORTH
GOVERNOR STREET, 424 AND 441 DOUGLASS COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
07-196, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2438 NEVADA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1)
Iowa City Transit BUS STOP sign; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Removal of taxicab stands on Iowa Avenue and Washington Street in the Central
Business District; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of NO
PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS signs with ARROWS in the 600 block of E. Davenport
Street; George Gusick, Sr. regarding Patron assaulted at Brothers Bar [staff response
included]; Kathleen Anderson regarding Towing Policy [staff response included]; Josh
Thomas regarding Taser approval; Sara O'Leary regarding Thank you for festival
grounds improvements in Lower City Park; Mike Missen regarding Make Iowa City a
greener city; Hudson Francis regarding Marijuana laws in Iowa City; Peninsula
Neighborhood Development letters from Barry Kemper[staff response included], Gwen
Johnson-TEAM, Alan Swanson; Irene Klinzman regarding Mediacom; Alex Pop
regarding Fireworks.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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The Mayor and Council proclaimed Friday, July 27,2007, as Steve Atkins Day in Iowa
City and invited the community to a reception that day from 2-4:30 PM thanking retiring City
Manager Steve Atkins for his 21 years with the City.
Tom Jacobs, 1132 Briar Drive, presented a petition requesting action on storm water
problems on Sandusky and Briar Drives, and a DVD of the evening of June 22. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, to accept correspondence (DVD will be in the office of the
City Clerk until August 1 and then returned to Mr. Jacobs.) The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 7/0, all Council Members present. Francine Jacobs, 1132 Briar Drive, presented
pictures and book regarding storm water problems on June 22. Moved by Vanderhoef,
seconded by Correia, to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 2.35 acres of
property located at 802 S. Clinton Street from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) Zone to
Neighborhood Public (P-1) Zone (REZ07-00009) (Johnson County). PCD Director Jeff
Davidson presented information. Atty. Andy Chappell, representing Johnson County,
appeared. The Mayor requested that Council Members disclose ex parte communications,
and none were reported.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance rezoning
approximately 2.35 acres of property located at 802 S. Clinton Street from Intensive
Commercial (CI-1) Zone to Neighborhood Public (P-1) Zone (REZ07-00009), be given first
vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Correia abstaining due to a
conflict of interest.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating a portion of Court Street right-of-
way between Clinton Street and Capitol Street (VAC07-00003). No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance vacating a portion of
Court Street right-of-way between Clinton Street and Capitol Street (VAC07-00003), be given
first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Public hearings were held on ordinances conditionally rezoning approximately 15.42
acres of land located south and west of Whispering Meadows Drive from Medium Density
Single Family Residential (RS-8) to High Density Single Family Residential (Whispering
Meadows, Part 4) (RS-12) (REZ06-00025) and ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 34.86 acres of land located south and west of Whispering Meadows Drive from
Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) and High Density Single Family Residential
(RS-12) to Planned Development Overlay 8 (OPD-8) and Planned Development Overlay 12
(OPD-12) (Whispering Meadows, Part 4) (REZ06-00026). PCD Director Jeff Davidson
presented information. The Mayor requested that Council Members disclose ex parte
communications. Individual Council Members shared information, and expressed their views.
The following individuals appeared: Steve Gordon, AM Management, developer for the
property; Dan Terrell, 133 Stanwyck Dr.; Majority of Council indicated they supported a 50/50
split on road costs. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey to continue public hearings to
July 24. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer first consideration of both
ordinances to July 24. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 4,
entitled "Alcoholic Beverages" to prohibit possession of open alcoholic beverages on public
property, be given first vote. City Atty. Dilkes responded to questions. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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. 07-4267, AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "USE OF
PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL USE OF
SIDEWALKS," SECTION 4, ENTITLED "TEMPORARY USE OF SIDEWALK PERMITS" TO
INCREASE THE DURATION OF THE TEMPORARY SIDEWALK PERMITS FROM THREE
(3) DAYS TO FOUR (4 ) DAYS, 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 Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending Title 8,
entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 5, entitled "Miscellaneous Offenses," by adding a new
Section 9, entitled "Amateur Fighting and Boxing" to prohibit amateur fighting and boxing at
establishments that are licensed to serve alcohol, be given second vote. Adam Pollack, 220
River St., appeared. After discussion, moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion to
amend the ordinance to exempt events sanctioned by USA Boxing. The Mayor declared the
amendment defeated, 3/4, with the following division of voice vote. Ayes: Vanderhoef,
Correia, Champion. Nays: Wilburn, Bailey, Elliott, O'Donnell. Absent: None. The Mayor
declared the original motion on second consideration carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence
from Monte Cox, Michael Crane, Adam Pollack, and Kenneth Buffington. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, 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. 07-4268, AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "USE OF
PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 11, ENTITLED "FARMER'S MARKET," TO
ALLOW FARMERS MARKET VENDORS TO PREPARE AND SELL FOOD IN CHAUNCEY
SWAN PARK, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance amending Title 10 of the
City Code, entitled "Use of Public Ways and Property," Chapter 3, entitled, "Commercial Use
of Sidewalks, " Section 3, entitled" Use for Sidewalk Cafes," to allow sidewalk cafes to
encompass raised planters in City Plaza under limited circumstances, be given first vote.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Motion by Elliott to defer to 7/24 died for
lack of a second. The Mayor declared the original motion carried, 6/1, with the following
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division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Correia, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey.
Nays: Elliott. Absent: None.
Moved by Correia, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-197, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
GREENPLAY, LLC OF BROOMFIELD, COLORADO AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES TO COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE PARKS, RECREATION
AND TRAILS MASTER PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Mayor Wilburn had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting. Mayor
Pro tem Bailey presiding. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-
198, APPROVING FUNDING FOR DISCERNING EYE, INC. FROM IOWA CITY'S
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
AND SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Individual Council; Members expressed their
views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor Pro tem
declared the resolution adopted.
Mayor Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-199, ADOPTING A
COMPLETE STREETS POLICY FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 07-109. Mark Wyatt, Executive Director of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition,
appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-200, AUTHORIZING THE
INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS ON KIMBALL ROAD BETWEEN N. GOVERNOR
STREET AND WHITING AVENUE. City Atty. Dilkes stated she had a conflict, as she lives
on this street, and left the table for discussion of this item. JCCOG Transportation Planner
Yapp presented information. The following individuals appeared: Robin Lindenboom, 700
Kimball Rd.; Kirk Phillips, 532 Kimball Rd.; Zach Goldsmith, 721 Kimball Rd.; Diane Funk,
520 Kimball Rd.; Randy Ferguson, 712 Kimball Rd.; and Andy Long, 703 Kimball Ave.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from Anita Hutton, Don Madsen, Sarah and Scott Hansen, Tom Saterfiel,
and Barb McFarland. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-201, 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 MARC MOEN, ET AL, AND TENANT LINN STREET CAFE, INC. D/B/A LINN
STREET CAFE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. 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. 07-202, AUTHORIZING
CITY MANAGER TO AWARD PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS, EXECUTE SAID
CONTRACTS, AUTHORIZE WORK AND APPROVE CONTRACTOR'S PERFORMANCE
AND PAYMENT BOND FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PURSUANT TO IOWA
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CODE SECTION 26.14(2007). City Atty. Djlkes presented information on the new State Code.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-203, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
IOWA FOR THE LEASE OF COMMERCIAL SPACE IN THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BUILDING. City Atty. Dilkes stated the lease would include a provision authorizing the
Library Director to work out details on a matter concerning the air handling system.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-204, ON UNCLASSIFIED
SALARY COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY AND
CITY CLERK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-205, APPROVING THE
APPOINTMENT OF DALE HELLING AS INTERIM CITY MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Motion by Champion to expedite consideration died for lack of a second. Moved by
Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending City Code Title 7, entitled Fire
Prevention and Protection, and Title 17, entitled Building and Housing to establish Fire and
Life Safety Requirements for new and existing Group A-2 and B Occupancies, be given
second vote. City Atty. Dilkes noted a non-substantive change regarding a conflict with the
International Fire Code and voice alarms that had been made. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Dave Smuck.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term plus a five-year term ending
December 31,2011; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1,2006-
December 31, 2011; Historic Preservation Commission for one (1) Summit St District Rep, to
fill three year terms March 29, 2007 - March 29, 2010; Housing & Community Development
Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms September 1, 2007 - September 1 ,
2010; Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1,2010; Police
Citizens Review Board to fill a four-year term September 1, 2007 - September 1, 2011; Youth
Advisory Commission for one vacancy (Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing) to fill an unexpired
plus a two-year term ending December 31,2009. Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, July 18, 2007.
The Mayor announced the current vacancy on Human Rights Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending January 1,2010. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Correspondence from Sherry Hunter received. [Staff will not
publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise
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vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication
costs will be incurred.]
Council Member Elliott requested City allocate funds and clean up the old Deep Rock
gas station at the corner of Muscatine and First Avenue. The City Manager reported that
owners of the property have been contacted and are not willing to work with the City on clean
up.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey acknowledged the efforts, and thanked, everyone involved with
the Jazz Festival, and the Hancher celebration with the Joffrey Ballet; and asked if bicycle
racks could be installed for use at the Shakespeare Theater in City Park.
Council Member Vanderhoef echoed comments regarding Jazz Fest and Hancher and
added thank you's to Friends of Hickory Hill Park for working with Johnson County Heritage
Trust on purchasing land adjacent to Hickory Hill Park to expand the natural areas and
thanked the Edberg and Willa Dicken's family for offering the land at a reduced price.
Council Member Correia stated the Shakespeare Theater was wonderful and
acknowledged the new bathrooms and lighted walkway, and noted the collaborative efforts
with Riverside Theater; and congratulated Hancher on their "Joffrey" gift to Iowa; reported
that she will be participating in a National League of Cities and United Way joint effort on
earned income tax campaigns, and campaigns for economic self-sufficiency in communities;
and is continuing to work with Asst. City Manager Helling, Human Rights Coordinator Bowers
and the Human Rights Commission on planning the inclusive communities project and more
information will be provided to Council in the coming months.
Mayor Wilburn stated he would be participating in RAGBRAI and will not be at the next
Council meeting but will be back for the open house for the City Manager on Friday, July 27;
and acknowledged the journalism students in attendance.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 10:05 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 18, 2007
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 18,2007,6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG Rep: Volland
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Hargadine, Johnson, Morris, Kopping, Mejia, Boothroy,
Jensen, Rocca, Hennes
Tapes: 07-45 and 07-46, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
T ASER PURCHASE/COPS GRANT
Police Chief Hargadine and Police Capt. Johnson presented a power point presentation.
Majority agreed to proceed with purchase utilizing grant monies.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Hargadine)
TAXI STANDS
Police Chief Hargadine and Police Capt. Johnson presented information. After discussion a
majority of Council requested that the decision to utilize certain downtown loading zones after
5PM for taxi stands be repealed at the next formal meeting.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare memo for repealing practice for consideration on July 10.
(Transportation Planning)
FIREARMS TRAINING
Police Chief Hargadine and Police Capt. Johnson presented information. Johnson County
Sheriff Pulkrabek present for discussion. After discussion a majority of Council directed the City
Manager to proceed with negotiations for the purchase of the land subject to City Council
approval, and continue discussions with Johnson County.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Hargadine and Atkins)
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SCHEDULE OF CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT (IP2 of 6/14 Info Packet)
Human Resources Director Mejia present for discussion. Council agreed to:
appointing Asst. City Manager Helling as Interim City Manager
utilization of a consultant for recruitment and development of an RFP
involving citizens in the process
scheduled a special work session following staff evaluations on July 2 for further discussion
STAFF ACTION: Schedule special work session for July 2 to immediately follow special
formal. (Karr)
SENIOR CENTER RENOVATIONS
Senior Center Coordinator Kopping and Architectural Services Staff Morris distributed
"Proposed Costs" for a project that includes: a chiller/boiler project; roof replacement; water
main project; and ADA restroom renovations.
STAFF ACTION: Majority of Council agreed to proceed with the project(s) as outlined.
A-2/B REGULATIONS AND INCENTIVES (Agenda item # 22)
HIS Director Boothroy and Sr. Bldg Inspector Hennes present for discussion on the revised
ordinance. Majority of Council directed staff to remove the voice alarm requirement for new
users in the ordinance (Section 907.2.1) After discussion Council agreed that the incentive
financing package was permanent financing and after the project was completed and approved
the City would reimburse the establishment (eliminating a trigger date); established a $1 million
dollar cap on the fund; agreed to 1 % loan if paid back within 5 years and the City market rate %
for loans paid back after 5 years and before 10 years; and agreed it was not a revolving fund.
STAFF ACTION: Revise ordinance for first consideration June 19; proceed with incentive
package. (Boothroy)
AGENDA ITEMS/COUNCIL TIME
1. (Agenda item # 16 - resolution approving funding... Discerning Eye... Community
Development Block Grant) Mayor Wilburn stated he would be abstaining on this item
due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro tem Bailey stated the applicant had requested
indefinite deferral.
2. (Agenda item # 6c - ordinance... rezoning.... Whispering Meadows) In response to
Council Member Elliott, City Atty. Dilkes stated all discussion should wait until the formal
meeting.
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3. (Agenda item # 15 - resolution .... Agreement to Lend Berry Court Limited ... 14 units of
affordable housing) Individual Council Members responded to questions from Council
Member Vanderhoef.
4. (Agenda item # 12 and # 13 - Ordinance... resolution.... Citizen initiative petition....)
City Atty. Oilkes responded to questions.
5. (Consent Calendar # 3e(4) - Resolution ... approving conditional zoning agreement ...
Tyler Rodgers...) In response to Council Member Elliott, the City Manager reported that
the property owner, City and County have agreed to the agreement.
6. In response to Council Member Correia, the City Manager reported the City was
experiencing people using the City Hall lot for car storage over the weekends and were
enforcing it. Majority of Council requested signage to allow for Farmers Market parking.
7. In response to Council Member Champion, the City Manager reported that the
automated trash trucks are working well and that the City was going to purchase another
one.
8. (Consent Calendar # 3f(6) - Paula Brandt re multi family garbage pick up) Council
Member Vanderhoef stated she felt the request to prohibit pick up until after 7:00 a.m.
was reasonable, Council Members Champion and Bailey agreed. The City Manager will
report back.
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
Meeting adjourned 8:45 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 6/19/07
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed Pride Month: June 2007, Carlton Blackburn accepting.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and or/adopted as presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: June 4, Regular Council Work Session; June 5, Regular Formal Official and
Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Public
Library - April 26, 2007; Civil Service Commission - June 1, 2007; Board of Appeals -
March 5, 2007; Historic Preservation Commission - April 12, 2007; Planning and
Zoning Commission - May 17, 2007; Animal Care Task Force - April 12, 2007; Animal
Care Task Force - March 8, 2007; Animal Care Task Force - February 8, 2007; Animal
Care Task Force - January 18, 2007; Board of Appeals - January 18, 2007; Parks &
Recreation - April 1 0, 2007; Airport Commission - May 15, 2007; Airport Commission -
May 10, 2007.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Colonial Lanes, 2253 Old Highway 218 S.; Class
C Liquor License for Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 West; Outdoor Service
Area for Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 West; Class C Liquor License for
Skybox, 124 ~ E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Dave's Foxhead Tavern,
402 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License for Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City
Aerie #695,225 Hwy 1 W. 7; Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Cafe, Inc., 121
North Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for American Legion Roy L Chopek Post #17,
3016 Muscatine Ave.; Special Class C Liquor License for Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe, 19 S.
Dubuque St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Zio Johno's Spaghetti House, 953 S.
Riverside Dr.; Class B Beer Permit for Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower
Muscatine Rd.; Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower
Muscatine Rd.; Class B Beer Permit for Pizza Hut #4358,1926 Keokuk St.; Class E
Liquor License for CVS/Pharmacy #8547,2425 Muscatine Ave.; Class E Liquor
License for John's Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market St.; Class C Beer Permit for
Goosetown Market, Inc., 600 B N. Dodge St.; RES. 07-173, TO ISSUE DANCE
PERMIT to Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City Aerie #695,225 Hwy 1 W.; RES. 07-
174, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Motion. Approve disbursements in the amount of $7,483,279.80 for the period
of April 1 through April 30, 2007, and purchasing card disbursements in the amount of
$1,981,520.38 for the period of July 1,2005 through April 30,2007 as recommended
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by the Finance Director subject to audit. Purchasing card disbursements were
inadvertently excluded due to software upgrades.
Resolutions: RES. 07-175, DISSOLVING THE DEER TASK FORCE AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 07-123; RES. 07-176, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS
REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1112 WYLDE GREEN ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-177,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 62 REGAL LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-178, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONDITIONAL
ZONING AGREEMENT WITH TYLER ROGERS, THE OWNER OF PROPERTY
LOCATED IN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Kirby Lackman regarding Iowa's lack of a motorcycle helmet
law [staff response included]; Buckingham Lane Residents regarding Opening
Buckingham Lane for through traffic [staff response included]; Market Street letters
from Ed Stone, Gary Whittington [staff response included]; Jerry Musser regarding
Comments of June 4 Work Session; Jami Duggan-Fry regarding Wild animals at
Sycamore Mall; Paula Brandt regarding Multi-family garbage pick-up; Petition with 35
signatures regarding Traffic calming study of 200-508 Kimball Road; Marijuana and jail
overcrowding letters from Travis Cox, Dennis Fisher; Ray Lakers, Josh Nelson,
Shannon Salmon, Rick Stewart, Jerry Szymeczek; Jerry Raaz (x2) regarding 2007 and
beyond; James Mondanaro regarding Request for Saloon (112 E. College St.) to use
College Street Pedestrian Islands for Outdoor Patio Seating [Memorandum from
Mayor Wilburn included in Council packet]; Marjorie Wilhite regarding Jaycees
Fireworks.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Senior Center Commissioner Bob Engel updated Council on activities at the Center.
Airport Commissioners Howard Horan and Randy Hartwig thanked retiring PCD Director
Franklin and City Manager Atkins for their support; and updated Council on activities at the
Airport.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for July 10, 2007 on an ordinance
rezoning approximately 2.35 acres of property located at 802 S. Clinton Street from Intensive
Commercial (CI-1) Zone to Neighborhood Public (P-1) Zone (REZ07-00009). Council
Member Correia abstained due to a conflict of interest. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for July 10, 2007 on an ordinance
vacating a portion of Court Street Right-of-Way west of Clinton Street (VAC07-00003). The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Public hearings were held on an ordinances conditionally rezoning approximately
15.42 acres of land located south and west of Whispering Meadows Drive from Medium
Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to High Density Single Family Residential (RS-12)
(REZ06-00025) and ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 34.86 acres of land
located south and west of Whispering Meadows Drive from Medium Density Single Family
Residential (RS-8) and High Density Single Family Residential (RS-12) to Planned
Development Overlay 8 (OPD-8) and Planned Development Overlay 12 (OPD-12) (REZ06-
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00026). The following individuals appeared: Steve Gordon, AM Management; Atty. Mike
Pugh, representing developers; and Ron Amelon, MMS Consultants. Moved and seconded
to continue public hearings to July 10. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded to defer first consideration of ordinances to July 10. 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 Mercer Park Aquatic Center Roof
Replacement project establishing amount of bid security, directing City Clerk to publish
advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-179, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK AQUATIC CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT
PROJECT ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT
OF BIDS.
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. 07-
4265, AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 9-3B OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA AND AMENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN
IOWA CITY TO REFLECT VARIOUS BOUNDARY CHANGES TO THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF IOWA CITY, 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 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. 07-
4266, AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC" TO DEFINE
THE MEANING OF VARIOUS PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SIGNALS, 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 the ordinance amending Title 10 of the City Code, entitled
"Use of Public Ways and Property," Chapter 3, entitled "Commercial Use of Sidewalks,"
Section 4, entitled "Temporary Use of Sidewalk Permits" to increase the duration of the
temporary sidewalk permits from three (3) days to four (4) days, be given first vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 8, entitled" Police
Regulations," Chapter 5, entitled "Miscellaneous Offenses," by adding a new Section 9,
entitled "Amateur Fighting and Boxing" to prohibit amateur fighting and boxing at
establishments that are licensed to serve alcohol, be given first vote. The following
individuals appeared: Diane and Bill Poch, Riverside; Chris Janda, 325 Woodside Dr.; Monte
Cox, Bettendorf; Katy Klinefelter, 702 E. Washington St.; Joe Jordan; and Leah Cohen, Iowa
City Alcohol Advisory Board, 1638 Teg Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Tina Fenske, Monte Cox, Debbi
Washburn. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 10 of the City Code, entitled
"Use of Public Ways and Property," Chapter 11, entitled "Farmer's Market," to allow Farmers
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Market vendors to prepare and sell food in Chauncey Swan Park, be given first vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance proposed by Citizen Initiative Petition which
reads: "Whereas, it is in the public interest to provide, unless otherwise exempted by law or
ordinance, that a person shall have attained legal age (currently 21 years of age or more) to
lawfully be on the premises between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to closing of any Iowa City
establishment holding a liquor control license, a wine or beer permit, that authorizes on
premises consumption. Now, therefore, be it resolved, that Article 4, Chapter 5, Section 8 of
the City Code of Iowa City - entitled Persons Under 19 Years of Age in Licensed or Permitted
Establishments - shall be modified to replace "nineteen (19) years of age" wherever and
however it appears within such Section 8 with "the legal age," be given first vote. The Mayor
declared the ordinance defeated. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from
Stephen Vlastos, Catherine Zaharis, Kyle Messerle, Matt Visek. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-180, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
JOHNSON COUNTY AUDITOR TO PLACE THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO ADOPT
THE PROPOSED PUBLIC MEASURE MODIFYING ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 8
OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY - ENTITLED "PERSONS UNDER 19 YEARS OF AGE
IN LICENSED OR PERMITTED ESTABLISHMENTS" - TO REPLACE "NINETEEN (19)"
WHEREVER AND HOWEVER IT APPEARS WITHIN SUCH SECTION 8 WITH "THE LEGAL
AGE" BEFORE THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AT THE
NEXT REGULAR CITY ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 6,2007.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-181, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE TRANSIT DIVISION OF THE PARKING AND TRANSIT DEPARTMENT
AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY DELETING ONE MAINTENANCE WORKER I -
TRANSIT BLDG/MAINT POSITION AND CREATING ONE MAINTENANCE WORKER 11-
TRANSIT BLDG/MAINT POSITION.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-182, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT TO LEND BERRY COURT LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP $320,000 TO PRESERVE 14 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Mayor Wilburn stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the
meeting. Mayor Pro tem Bailey presiding.
Moved and seconded to defer indefinitely a resolution approving funding for Discerning
Eye, Inc. from Iowa City's Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development
Fund and authorizing the City Manager to act as Chief Administrative Officer and submit all
necessary documentation to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The
Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-183, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT FOR
EMERGENCY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
AND JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-184, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC
SAFETY DISPATCH SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE
CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, IOWA.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-185, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT FOR
EMERGENCY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-186, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTANT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND ROHRBACH ASSOCIATES, P.C. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE FIRE
STATION #2 DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-187, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR THE DURABLE PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT 2007.
A public discussion was held on the ordinance amending City Code Title 7, entitled
Fire Prevention and Protection, and Title 17, entitled Building and Housing to establish fire
and life safety requirements for new and existing Group A-2 and B Occupancies. Ruadhri
Brown, Dublin Underground, appeared. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from
Garry Klein. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending City Code Title 7, entitled Fire
Prevention and Protection, and Title 17, entitled Building and Housing to establish fire and life
safety requirements for new and existing Group A-2 and B Occupancies, be given first vote.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the previously announced board and commission vacancies: Airport
Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term plus a five-year term ending December 31,
2011; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1,2006 - December 31,
2011; Historic Preservation Commission for one (1) Summit St District Rep, to fill three year
terms March 29, 2007 - March 29, 2010; Housing & Community Development Commission
for three vacancies to fill three-year terms September 1, 2007 - September 1, 2010; Human
Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2010; Police Citizens Review
Board to fill a four-year term September 1,2007 - September 1,2011; Youth Advisory
Commission for one vacancy (Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing) to fill an unexpired plus a
two-year term ending December 31,2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, July 18, 2007. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six
publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 10:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Ross Wilburn, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/2/07
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 9:15 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Wilburn. Absent: Vanderhoef.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the
professional competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring, performance or
discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable
injury to that individuals' reputations and those individuals requested a closed session.
The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting at 10:35 a.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 19, 2007
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr,
Jensen, Franklin, Davidson, Rocca, Morris, Boothroy, Hennes. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tape 07-41, Side 2; Tape 07-47, Both Sides; Tape 07-48, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed Pride Month: June 2007, Carlton Blackburn accepting.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and or/adopted as
presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: June 4, Regular Council Work Session; June 5, Regular Formal Official and
Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Public
Library - April 26, 2007; Civil Service Commission - June 1, 2007; Board of Appeals -
March 5, 2007; Historic Preservation Commission - April 12, 2007; Planning and
Zoning Commission - May 17, 2007; Animal Care Task Force - April 12, 2007; Animal
Care Task Force - March 8, 2007; Animal Care Task Force - February 8, 2007; Animal
Care Task Force - January 18, 2007; Board of Appeals - January 18, 2007; Parks &
Recreation - April 10, 2007; Airport Commission - May 15, 2007; Airport Commission -
May 10, 2007.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Pershell Corporation, dba Colonial Lanes, 2253
Old Highway 218 S.; Class C Liquor License for GFP, Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub,
1220 Highway 6 West; Outdoor Service Area for GFP, Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub,
1220 Highway 6 West; Class C Liquor License for Etre Downtown Group, LLC, dba
Skybox, 124 ~ E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for David L. Alberhasky dba
Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Aerie
#695 Fraternal Order of Eagles dba Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City Aerie #695,
225 Hwy 1 W. 7; Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Cafe, Inc., dba Linn Street
Cafe, Inc., 121 North Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Roy L ChopeklWalter L
"Bud" Ott, Post #17 Department of Iowa American Legion, dba American Legion Roy L
Chopek Post #17,3016 Muscatine Ave.; Special Class C Liquor License for D & E
Restaurant, Inc., dba Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe, 19 S. Dubuque St.; Special Class C
Liquor License for Zio Johno's, Inc., dba Zio Johno's Spaghetti House, 953 S.
Riverside Dr.; Class B Beer Permit for Jimmy Jack's, Inc., dba Jimmy Jack's Rib
Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy Jack's, Inc., dba
Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class B Beer Permit for NPC
International, Inc., dba Pizza Hut #4358,1926 Keokuk St.; Class E Liquor License for
Iowa CVS Pharmacy, LLC, dba CVS/Pharmacy #8547,2425 Muscatine Ave.; Class E
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Liquor License for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market 8t.;
Class C Beer Permit for Goosetown Market, Inc., dba Goosetown Market, Inc., 600 B
N. Dodge St.; RES. 07-173, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Iowa City Aerie #695
Fraternal Order of Eagles dba Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City Aerie #695, 225
Hwy 1 W.; RES. 07-174, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Motion. Approve disbursements in the amount of $7,483,279.80 for the period
of April 1 through April 30, 2007, and purchasing card disbursements in the amount of
$1,981,520.38 for the period of July 1,2005 through April 30, 2007 as recommended
by the Finance Director subject to audit. Purchasing card disbursements were
inadvertently excluded due to software upgrades.
Resolutions: RES. 07-175, DISSOLVING THE DEER TASK FORCE AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 07-123; RES. 07-176, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS
REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1112 WYLDE GREEN ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-177,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 62 REGAL LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-178, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONDITIONAL
ZONING AGREEMENT WITH TYLER ROGERS, THE OWNER OF PROPERTY
LOCATED IN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Kirby Lackman regarding Iowa's lack of a motorcycle helmet
law [staff response included]; Buckingham Lane Residents regarding Opening
Buckingham Lane for through traffic [staff response included]; Market Street letters
from Ed Stone, Gary Whittington [staff response included]; Jerry Musser regarding
Comments of June 4 Work Session; Jami Duggan-Fry regarding Wild animals at
Sycamore Mall; Paula Brandt regarding Multi-family garbage pick-up; Petition with 35
signatures regarding Traffic calming study of 200-508 Kimball Road; Marijuana and jail
overcrowding letters from Travis Cox, Dennis Fisher; Ray Lakers, Josh Nelson,
Shannon Salmon, Rick Stewart, Jerry Szymeczek; Jerry Raaz (x2) regarding 2007 and
beyond; James Mondanaro regarding Request for Saloon (112 E. College St.) to use
College Street Pedestrian Islands for Outdoor Patio Seating [Memorandum from
Mayor Wilburn included in Council packet]; Marjorie Wilhite regarding Jaycees
Fireworks.
Council Members Elliott and Vanderhoef expressed appreciation to the present and past
members of the Deer Task Force. Mayor Wilburn noted the correspondence from Saloon
owner Jim Mondanaro regarding use of the pedestrian islands (planters) for outdoor seating,
and stated Mr. Mondanaro was present for discussion. Council expressed support for the
request and directed staff to prepare the ordinance for the next Council meeting. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Senior Center Commissioner Bob Engel updated Council on activities at the Center.
Airport Commissioners Howard Horan and Randy Hartwig thanked retiring PCD Director
Franklin and City Manager Atkins for their support; and updated Council on activities at the
Airport.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for July 10, 2007
on an ordinance rezoning approximately 2.35 acres of property located at 802 S. Clinton
Street from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) Zone to Neighborhood Public (P-1) Zone (REZ07-
00009). Council Member Correia abstained due to a conflict of interest. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Correia abstaining.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to set a public hearing for July 10, 2007 on an
ordinance vacating a portion of Court Street Right-of-Way west of Clinton Street (V AC07-
00003). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Public hearings were held on an ordinances conditionally rezoning approximately
15.42 acres of land located south and west of Whispering Meadows Drive from Medium
Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to High Density Single Family Residential
(Whispering Meadows, Part 4) (RS-12) (REZ06-00025) and ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 34.86 acres of land located south and west of Whispering Meadows Drive from
Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) and High Density Single Family Residential
(RS-12) to Planned Development Overlay 8 (OPD-8) and Planned Development Overlay 12
(OPD-12) (Whispering Meadows, Part 4) (REZ06-00026). PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion. The following individuals appeared: Steve Gordon, AM Management; Atty. Mike
Pugh, representing developers; and Ron Amelon, MMS Consultants. The Mayor requested
Council Member disclose ex parte communications. Individual Council Members shared
information, and expressed their views. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to
continue public hearings to July 10. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer first
consideration of ordinances to July 10. 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 Mercer Park Aquatic Center Roof
Replacement project establishing amount of bid security, directing City Clerk to publish
advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-179, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK AQUATIC CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT
PROJECT ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT
OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, 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. 07-4265, AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 9-3B OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND AMENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF CERTAIN
VOTING PRECINCTS IN IOWA CITY TO REFLECT VARIOUS BOUNDARY CHANGES TO
THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF IOWA CITY, be voted on for final passage at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
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the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, 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. 07-4266, AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC" TO DEFINE THE MEANING OF VARIOUS PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SIGNALS,
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 Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 10 of
the City Code, entitled "Use of Public Ways and Property," Chapter 3, entitled "Commercial
Use of Sidewalks," Section 4, entitled "Temporary Use of Sidewalk Permits" to increase the
duration of the temporary sidewalk permits from three (3) days to four (4) days, be given first
vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 8,
entitled" Police Regulations," Chapter 5, entitled "Miscellaneous Offenses," by adding a new
Section 9, entitled "Amateur Fighting and Boxing" to prohibit amateur fighting and boxing at
establishments that are licensed to serve alcohol, be given first vote. The following
individuals appeared: Diane and Bill Poch, Riverside; Chris Janda, 325 Woodside Dr.; Monte
Cox, Bettendorf; Katy Klinefelter, 702 E. Washington St.; Joe Jordan; and Leah Cohen, Iowa
City Alcohol Advisory Board, 1638 Teg Drive. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to accept
correspondence from Tina Fenske, Monte Cox, Debbi Washburn. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance amending Title 10 of
the City Code, entitled "Use of Public Ways and Property," Chapter 11, entitled "Farmer's
Market," to allow Farmers Market vendors to prepare and sell food in Chauncey Swan Park,
be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance proposed by
Citizen Initiative Petition which reads: "Whereas, it is in the public interest to provide, unless
otherwise exempted by law or ordinance, that a person shall have attained legal age
(currently 21 years of age or more) to lawfully be on the premises between the hours of 10:00
p.m. to closing of any Iowa City establishment holding a liquor control license, a wine or beer
permit, that authorizes on premises consumption. Now, therefore, be it resolved, that Article
4, Chapter 5, Section 8 of the City Code of Iowa City - entitled Persons Under 19 Years of
Age in Licensed or PermiHed Establishments - shall be modified to replace "nineteen (19)
years of age" wherever and however it appears within such Section 8 with "the legal age," be
given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
ordinance defeated, 2/5, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Wilburn, Correia.
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Nays: Bailey, Champion, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Elliott. Absent: None. Moved by O'Donnell,
seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Stephen Vlastos, Catherine Zaharis,
Kyle Messerle, Matt Visek. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-180, AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE JOHNSON COUNTY AUDITOR TO PLACE THE QUESTION OF
WHETHER TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED PUBLIC MEASURE MODIFYING ARTICLE 4,
CHAPTER 5, SECTION 8 OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY - ENTITLED "PERSONS
UNDER 19 YEARS OF AGE IN LICENSED OR PERMITTED ESTABLISHMENTS" - TO
REPLACE "NINETEEN (19)" WHEREVER AND HOWEVER IT APPEARS WITHIN SUCH
SECTION 8 WITH "THE LEGAL AGE" BEFORE THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AT THE NEXT REGULAR CITY ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 6,
2007. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-181, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE TRANSIT DIVISION OF THE PARKING AND TRANSIT
DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY DELETING ONE MAINTENANCE
WORKER 1- TRANSIT BLDG/MAINT POSITION AND CREATING ONE MAINTENANCE
WORKER II - TRANSIT BLDG/MAINT POSITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-182, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT TO LEND
BERRY COURT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP $320,000 TO PRESERVE 14 UNITS OF
AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Mayor Wilburn stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the
meeting. Mayor Pro tem Bailey presiding.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by Champion, to defer indefinitely a resolution approving
funding for Discerning Eye, Inc. from Iowa City's Community Development Block Grant-
Economic Development Fund and authorizing the City Manager to act as Chief Administrative
Officer and submit all necessary documentation to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Wilburn abstaining.
Mayor Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-183, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A CHAPTER
28E AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-184, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT
FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-185, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A CHAPTER
28E AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. 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. 07-186, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTANT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ROHRBACH ASSOCIATES, P.C. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE FIRE
STATION #2 DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-187, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE DURABLE PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT 2007 to
Dennis Parking Lot Maintenance, Inc. for $135,575.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public discussion was held on the ordinance amending City Code Title 7, entitled
Fire Prevention and Protection, and Title 17, entitled Building and Housing to establish fire
and life safety requirements for new and existing Group A-2 and B Occupancies. Ruadhri
Brown, Dublin Underground, appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept
correspondence from Garry Klein. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending City Code
Title 7, entitled Fire Prevention and Protection, and Title 17, entitled Building and Housing to
establish fire and life safety requirements for new and existing Group A-2 and B
Occupancies, be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Council
requested an outline of the financing resolution be included in the next agenda packet, with
action scheduled after third reading of the ordinance. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the previously announced board and commission vacancies: Airport
Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term plus a five-year term ending December 31,
2011; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1, 2006 - December 31,
2011; Historic Preservation Commission for one (1) Summit St District Rep, to fill three year
terms March 29, 2007 - March 29, 2010; Housing & Community Development Commission
for three vacancies to fill three-year terms September 1, 2007 - September 1, 2010; Human
Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2010; Police Citizens Review
Board to fill a four-year term September 1,2007 - September 1,2011; Youth Advisory
Commission for one vacancy (Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing) to fill an unexpired plus a
two-year term ending December 31,2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, July 18, 2007. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six
publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
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Council Member Elliott stated this was the first time he celebrated his birthday with a
meeting, noting this was his 72nd birthday and he was enjoying it.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey thanked the Human Rights Commissions for recognizing the 30
year anniversary of including sexual orientation in our Human Rights Ordinance, and she was
proud to wear the commemorative pin and celebrate with the community; and acknowledged
the retirement of PCD Director Franklin.
Council Member Vanderhoef echoed comments re the retirement of PCD Director
Franklin; and reported on her participation in a conference call with NBC News regarding the
Mayor's Climate Control Protection Agreement.
Council Member O'Donnell stated PCD Director would be missed; wished Council
Member Elliott a Happy Birthday; and reported on an incident when a dog was not accepted
at the Animal Shelter. Council requested a work session item be scheduled with an update
on policies at the Shelter.
Council Member Champion echoed comments on PCD Director Franklin.
Council Member Correia provided an update on the Respectful Communities Project;
and reported she received a scholarship to attend a training event sponsored by United Way
of America and National League of Cities on earned income tax credit and how cities can
collaborate with local partners on getting folks eligible to claim the credit.
Mayor Wilburn congratulated the Iowa City Slammers Girls' Softball 12 and under
traveling club on capturing third place in the Class C State Tournament, and acknowledged
efforts of the Iowa City Jaguars in the Tournament as well.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 10:05 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 2, 2007
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 9:15 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Wilburn. Absent: Vanderhoef. Staff members present: Dilkes, Karr. Council minutes
tape recorded on Tape 07-48, Side 2.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adjourn to executive session to
evaluate the professional competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring,
performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and
irreparable injury to that individuals' reputations and those individuals requested a
closed session. (City Attorney, City Clerk). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into
executive session 9:20 a.m.
Council returned to open session 10:33 a.m.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adjourn the special meeting at 10:35
a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Elliott absent.
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
Date: July 3, 2007
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Special Work Session, July 2,2007,10:50 AM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Dilkes, Karr
Tapes: 07-49, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
Consultant Selection Process (IP4, IP5, IP6 of June 28 Info Packet)
City Atty. Dilkes facilitated discussion. Council agreed to send a Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) to national executive search firms as outlined in a memo from the Personnel
Administrator with the following modifications:
~ Past participatory process experience involving the community
~ Include past 7 years experience with City Manager recruitment with specific identification
of whether lead consultant is still with the firm
~ Confirm interviews must be in Iowa City and include lead consultant assigned to project
(no telephone interviews)
In addition, Council agreed to review all submittals and individually provide top 5 choices to the
City Clerk for compilation of a matrix; schedule a special work session to discuss matrix and
narrow down firms to be interviewed with a goal of 3-5 firms. Council agreed to the following
schedule:
July 17 RFQ final draft ready and available on the City website
July 19 Special 4:30 p.m. work session for final review of RFQ
July 20 Mailing of RFQ's with response deadline of noon August 6
August 6 - Responses from firms to RFQ ready for Council pick up after 1 :00
August 21 - Deadline for Council members to provide top 5 firms to City Clerk
August 23 - Staff prepared matrix of Council results in packet
August 28 - Special 6:30 p.m. work session (one item only)
Selection of firms to be interviewed
September 15 - Special 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. work session/interviews with firms
Meeting adjourned 11 :35 AM.