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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-12-11 Council minutesSubject 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 DECEMBER 11, 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: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, O'Malley, Scott. The Mayor presented outgoing Council Member Elliott and Vanderhoef with an appreciation plaque and a Marcia Wegman print recognizing their years of community service (Elliott 4 years and Vanderhoef 12 years). Council Members Elliott and Vanderhoef made remarks. The Mayor announced that due to inclement weather the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lincoln Elementary students would be rescheduled to the January 15, 2008 Council meeting. Moved by Correia, seconded by Bailey, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk: November 26, Special Council Work Session (Legislative Meeting); November 26, Special Council Work Session; November 27, Special Council Formal Official and Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Telecommunications Commission -October 22, 2007. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class B Liquor License for Ackerman Investment Company dba Quality Inn & Suites, Highlander Conference Center, 2525 N Dodge St.; Class C Liquor License for Jamis, LLC, dba Ground Round Restaurant, 830 S. Riverside Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's Of Iowa City, Inc., dba Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 S. Waterfront Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Water-B, Inc., dba Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Group, LLC, dba Piano Lounge, 217 E. Iowa Ave.; RES. 07-336 TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Head Hunters Glass, Inc., dba Head Hunters Glass, Inc., 114'/2 E. College St.; Res. 07-337, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Ackerman Investment Company dba Quality Inn & Suites, Highlander Conference Center, 2525 N Dodge St.; Water-B, Inc., dba Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $20,870,918.93 for the period of July 1 through July 31, 2007, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; approve disbursements in the amount of $10,674,668.91 for the period of August 1 through August 31, 2007, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; approve disbursements in the amount of $8,506,852.45 for the period of September 1 through September 30, 2007, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; approve disbursements in the amount of $9,316,355.92 for Complete Description December 11, 2007 Page 2 the period of October 1 through October 31, 2007, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Resolutions: RES. 07-338, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2006 PARKING GARAGE REPAIR AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROJECT; RES. 07-339, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING SIX MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1312 TRACY LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-340, ESTABLISHING CITY OF IOWA CITY 2008 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES. Correspondence: Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering' Planner regarding Installation of (2) YIELD signs on Liberty Drive and Commerce Drive; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) RESTRICTED PARKING POLICE VEHICLES ONLY/COMMERCIAL VEHICLE LOADING ZONE 30 MINUTE LIMIT sign at 511 S. Capitol Street; Emma Lyons-Macatee regarding Stop for pedestrian signs; Dorothy Persson regarding Thank you; Dagmar Eva Kusiak regarding Public Health Commission [response from Mayor Wilburn included]; Wetherby House letters from Friends of Historic Preservation, Marybeth and Ken Slonneger; Charles Terzano- Borovic regarding Iced sidewalk/falls [staff response included]; E-mail from Chris O'Brien regarding Ticket #966878 Dismiss- Richard Carter; Eve Casserly (X3) regarding Livable Communities Transportation group [Letter from Mayor Wilburn included]; The Rape Victim Advocacy Program Staff regarding White Ribbon Campaign; Lynnae Hentzen regarding Green Building Workshop in DM and CR; Cindy Parsons regarding Project GREEN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. UISG Council Liaisons Abbie Volland and Joe Maske read a statement expressing appreciation to City Council for supporting students during the past year, and acknowledged the last meeting for Council Members Elliott and Vanderhoef. Cindy Parsons, President of Project GREEN, presented their report on the entryway beautification project on North Dubuque Street and Foster Road. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 07-4295, AMENDING A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 10.41 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF HIGHWAY 218 AND SOUTH OF MELROSE AVENUE [Galway Hills, Part 4], be voted on for final passage at this time. PCD Director present for discussion. The Mayor requested that Council Members disclose ex parte communications, and none were reported. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, 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, to adopt RES. 07-341; APPROVING THE AMENDED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION -PART IV, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Complete Description December 11, 2007 Page 3 A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, special provisions, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the Court Hill Trail Project STP-E- 3715(6350)-8V--52, establishing amount of bid security, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement of bids and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-342, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE COURT HILL TRAIL PROJECT STP-E-3715(6350)-8V--52, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT OF 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 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. 07-4296, AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 8, ENTITLED "POLICE CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD," TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THE POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD IN THE CITY CODE CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S HOME RULE CHARTER, 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 Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-343, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE DOCUMENT SERVICES DIVISION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT BY DELETING ONE DOCUMENT SERVICES SPECIALIST POSITION AND CREATING ONE SR. DOCUMENT SPECIALIST POSITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-344, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 84-39, WHICH ESTABLISHED A CONSULTATION POLICY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-345, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD PCC PAVEMENT [HDP-3715(628)--71-52] AND MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD BRIDGE [HDP-3715(634)--71-52] PROJECT to Peterson Contractors, Inc. for $ 6,033,593.60. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to withdraw consideration of a resolution regarding the City of Iowa City's Public Safety budget. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion. Nays: Correia, Vanderhoef, Elliott. Absent: None. Complete Description December 11, 2007 Page 4 Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-346, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A METROPOLITAN COALITION AGREEMENT. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Wilburn. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent: None. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on Boards and Commissions: Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2009; Board of Appeals - (At- Large) to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2011; Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2008. The Mayor announced the current vacancies: Airport Commission to fill a six year term March 1, 2008 -March 1, 2014; Historic Preservation Commission for two vacancies (one - At Large and one -Longfellow Representative) to fill three-year terms March 29, 2008 - March 29, 2011; Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms March 13, 2008 -March 13, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 23, 2008. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to make the following appointments: Andrea French, 531 S. 1St Avenue, to the Board of Appeals (Licensed Plumber) to fill afive-year term January 1, 2008 -December 31, 2012; Dell Briggs, 27 Durham Court, Yolanda Spears, 1009 Dover Street, and Corey Stoglin, 400'/2 Kirkwood Avenue, Apt. 4, to the Human Rights Commission to fill three-year terms January 1, 2008 -January 1, 2011; re-appoint Margaret Loomer, 1248 Jensen Street and Jerry Raaz, 48 Green Mountain Drive, to the Parks & Recreation Commission to fill four-year terms January 1, 2008 -January 1, 2012; Jan Finlayson, 2365 Cae Drive, for (1) art or design professional and Barb Nicknish, 832 Kirkwood Avenue, to the Public Art Advisory Committee to fill athree-year terms January 1, 2008 -January 1, 2011. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the following appointments would be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term plus afive-year term ending December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year term January 1, 2008 -January 1, 2013; Senior Center Commission to fill three-year terms January 1, 2008 -December 31, 2010; Youth Advisory Commission for a two year term January 1, 2008 -December 31, 2009 for one (1) person - Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing; Youth Advisory Commission for an unexpired plus atwo- yearterm ending December 31, 2009 for one (1) person -Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.] Council Member Correia reported on her attendance at the panel discussion on homelessness and mental illness co-sponsored by FAIR, Local Homeless Board and Iowa City Human Rights Commission, deferred to Council Member. Champion on the John's Sleep Out event. Council Member Champion reported on her participation in the John's Sleep Out, and making the City aware of the great need for basic human services; and encouraged citizens to remember three organizations during this season that her husband and her believe are worthy of our concern and support (Free Medical Clinic, Crisis Center, and Shelter House). Complete Description December 11, 2007 Page 5 Council Member O'Donnell thanked fellow Council Members Elliott and Vanderhoef for their service. Council Member Champion echoed the thank you. Council Member Vanderhoef stated it had been a good run and bid everyone a good night. Mayor Pro tem Bailey requested an update of the Police Taser Project. Interim City Manager Helling reported that we have a commitment for the grant but have not received the money; equipment will not be ordered until money is received, and some training (for the trainers) has begun. An operating policy will be developed for use of tasers and submitted to PCRB for review like all other polices, and any use of taser will be included in the "Use of Force Report". The equipment will not be used until training is completed and the policy developed. Mayor Pro tem Bailey thanked outgoing Members Vanderhoef and Elliott. Council Member Elliott noted an old television program called "Peter Gunn" and stated his experience as a Council Member had been, like a jazz sound track of the program, a "Profound Gas". Council Member Champion stated she would miss both Elliott and Vanderhoef. Council Member Vanderhoef bequeathed "the elder on Council" position to Council Member Champion. Mayor Wilburn noted the collaborative efforts by a number of local agencies for "Project Holiday"; said those collaborative efforts will also ensure continued involvement by outgoing Council Members Elliott and Vanderhoef; thanked Rape Victim Advocacy Program for their White Ribbon Campaign raising awareness of violence against women, and wished everyone "Happy Holidays". Interim City Manager thanked Council Members Vanderhoef and Elliott; and thanked Connie for being there for the "elder" designation or that might be his. City Attorney Dilkes thanked Council Members Vanderhoef and Elliott, noting her appreciation for their respect. City Clerk Karr thanked outgoing Council Members, and wished everyone a "Happy New Year". Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott to adjourn meeting at 7:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members pressent. l~•/ Ross Wilburn, Mayor Mari n K. Karr, City Clerk -7 4a 3 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $_ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS -11/27/07 Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: Elliott. The Mayor stated that that the applicant withdrew the request for agenda Item 6a, ordinance rezoning approximately 0.48 acres of land located at the Northwest corner of the intersection of Linn and Court Streets from Central Business Support (CB-5) Zone to Central Business (CB-10) Zone (REZ07-000014), and no hearing or action would be taken at the item. A special presentation was made by Mayor Wilburn to Finance Director Kevin O'Malley of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 2006. The Mayor and Youth Advisory Commission Chair Keranen presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Shimek Elementary students: Ruth Grace, Emma Greimann, Abigail Herro. 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: November 5, Regular Council Work Session; November 5, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; November 12, Special Council Work Session; November 15, Special Council Work Session. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Youth Advisory Commission -October 22, 2007; Public Art Advisory Committee -September 6, 2007; Parks and Recreation Commission -October 10, 2007; Parks and Recreation Commission -November 7, 2007; Planning and Zoning Commission -October 18, 2007; Housing and Community Development Commission -October 18, 2007; Historic Preservation Commission -October 11, 2007; Board of Adjustment -October 10, 2007; Public Library Board of Trustees -October 25, 2007. Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Club Car, 122 Wright St.; Class C Liquor License for Fitzpatrick's, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Outdoor Service Area for Fitzpatrick's, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Class C Liquor License for Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.; RES. 07-325, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Cluki Car, 122 Wright St.; Class C Liquor License for Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 E. Washington St. - Motion: Accept Abstract of Votes for the Iowa City Election held November 6, 2007. Public Hearings: RES. 07-326, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 11, 2007 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, Official Actions November 27, 2007 Page 2 SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT HILL TRAIL PROJECT STP-E-3715(635)~80-52, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions: RES. 07-327, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1303 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA AND AT 1319 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD; RES. 07-328, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2504 ASTER AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-329, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE LANDFILL FY06 CELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install (1) NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign at the southwest corner of the Westgate Street/Keswick Drive intersection; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install (2) 20 MPH School Speed Limit sign assemblies on Greenwood Drive near Roosevelt Elementary School; Wetherby House letter from Lowell Soike, (following correspondence previously distributed at 11/15 Special Council Work SessionJ: Kathy Janz, Jane Beattie, Mrs. Theo Lindley, Rod Scott from Iowa Historic Preservation Alliance, Lindsay Alan Park, Mike Havercamp from Friends of Historic Preservation Board of Directors; Joni and Sam Schrup regarding Thank you from the Discerning Eye; Amanda Horn regarding Bicycling in Iowa City [staff response included]; Steve Goetzelman regarding Snow on Downtown Bike Racks; Ryan Harney regarding Oakdale Blvd between Prairie du Chien Road and Highway 1; Bruce Maurer regarding 21 Vote; Homelessness letters from Kendall Gregory, Garry Klein; R. C. Dolezal regarding Stray and Feral Cats; Smoking letters from Hayley Brendengen, Natasha Cardona, Dan Jilek, Christy Kingsmill, Michelle Lopez, Ashley Meade, Kayla Ross, Samuel Smith, Andy Stroud, Sarah Swank, Marc Wetrich, Gretchen Woelfel; Brian Shapiro regarding Assaults on women Jon Leibovitz regarding Use of cell phones while driving; Kevin Young regarding Road construction projects; Carrie Haney regarding Parking concerns; Dan Rice regarding Abbie Volland in New Orleans. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Ronald Kinum, PO Box 10099, appeared regarding height limits for new construction. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Mr. Kinum. The Mayor declared the motion carried. City Council Liaison and UISG Rep. Abbie Volland brief Council on her attendance at the National League of Cities Conference in New Orleans, and thanked Council for the opportunity to attend the conference. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Haywood Belle, Tom Breese (2), Clark Adams, Lori Klockau, Daniel Bray (2), Jay Honohan (2) Pat Ephgrave, Lon Claeys, Mary Y. Peterson, pertaining to the ordinance rezoning approximately 0.48 acres of land located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Linn and Court Streets from Central Business Support (CB-5) Zone to Central Business (CB-10) Zone (REZ07-000014). The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending a previously approved Sensitive Areas Development Plan and rezoning of approximately 10.41 acres of property located east Official Actions November 27, 2007 Page 3 of Highway 218 and south of Melrose Avenue (REZ07-00015). The following individuals appeared: Kevin Hochstedler, rep. Prime Ventures Construction, presented a power point (on file); Atty. Mike Pugh, rep. Prime Ventures Construction. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Mike Manfull, Brad and Sandy Ruhland. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending a previously approved Sensitive Areas Development Plan and rezoning of approximately 10.41 acres of property located east of Highway 218 and south of Melrose Avenue (REZ07-00015), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-330, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF CARDINAL POINTE SOUTH PART ONE AND PART TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB07- 00009). Moved and seconded to send a letter to the Johnson County Board of Adjustment recommending approval of a conditional use permit for an electrical utility substation on a 3.18- acre property located in the fringe area at 4872 340' Street NE (CZ07-00003). The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost of construction of two duplex homes under the Affordable Dream Home Opportunities Program located on Lots 13 & 16, Longfellow Place, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing the City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-331, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF TWO DUPLEX HOMES UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM LOCATED ON LOTS 13 & 16, LONGFELLOW PLACE, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2008 Operating Budget. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-232, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008. Moved and seconded that ORD. 07-4293, GRANTING TO MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE RIGHT AND FRANCHISE TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, ERECT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, A NATURAL GAS SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS, WITH A TEN YEAR AND FIVE YEAR RENEWAL THEREAFTER, TO FURNISH, DELIVER AND SELL NATURAL GAS TO SAID CITY AND ITS INHABITANTS, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved and seconded that ORD. 07-4294, GRANTING TO MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE RIGHT AND FRANCHISE TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, ERECT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AN ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS, WITH A TEN YEAR AND FIVE YEAR RENEWAL THEREAFTER, TO FURNISH, AND SELL ELECTRIC ENERGY TO SAID CITY AND ITS INHABITANTS, be passed and adopted. Official Actions November 27, 2007 Page 4 Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 8, entitled "Police Citizen Review Board," to make the provisions of the Police Citizens Review Board in the City Code consistent with the City's Home Rule Charter, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-333, 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 GESSNER GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE SENIOR CENTER BOILER AND CHILLER REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-334, RESCINDING PRIOR RESOLUTION NO. 06-349 AND IN LIEU THEREOF SETTING FEES AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF REGULATIONS FOR TAXICABS, BY INCREASING THE VEHICLE DECAL ISSUANCE AND REPLACEMENT FEE TO REFLECT INSPECTION COSTS. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-335, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, JOHNSON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMISSION, AND THE CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY FOR JOINT EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES FOR JOHNSON COUNTY. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on Boards and Commissions: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term plus afive-year term ending December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011; Board of Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2008 -January 1, 2013; Board of Appeals for (Licensed Plumber) to fill afive-year term January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012; Human Rights Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2008 -January 1, 2011; Parks & Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms January 1, 2008 -January 1, 2012; Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies, one (1) art or design professional and one (1) ex officio, to fill three-year terms January 1, 2008 -January 1, 2011; Senior Center Commission to fill three-year term January 1, 2008 -December 31, 2010; Youth Advisory Commission for two Year Term January 1, 2008 -December 31, 2009, One (1) person -Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing; Youth Advisory Commission for Unexpired plus atwo-year term ending December 31, 2009. One (1) person -Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 5, 2007. The Mayor announced the current vacancies: Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2008; Board of Appeals (At-Large) to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2008. Correspondence from Michael Wright received. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Elliott absent. [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 make the following appointments: Stephen Buckman, 215 Amhurst Street, to the Board of Appeals for a Building Design Rep to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2009; Lindsay Bunting Eubanks, 1618 Aber Avenue, to the Historic Official Actions November 27, 2007 Page 5 Preservation Commission to fill an unexpired plus athree-year term ending March 29, 2011. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mayor Wilburn left the meeting due to a conflict of interest on the following item. Mayor Pro tem Bailey presiding. Moved and seconded to appoint Michael Wright, Connie Champion and UISG Representative Abigail Volland, to the Human Service/Aid to Agencies. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Mayor Wilburn returned to the meeting. Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 8:10 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Ross Wilburn, Mayor s/Marian K. Karr, Cityl~Cler'k~/ /~Q.tGrt~ 73 • ~C~-u-> Submitt for publication -12/5/07. ~-~~-- 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 NOVEMBER 27, 2007 Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: Elliott. Staff members present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, O'Malley, Davidson, Boothroy. The Mayor stated that that the applicant withdrew the request for agenda Item 6a, ordinance rezoning approximately 0.48 acres of land located at the Northwest corner of the intersection of Linn and Court Streets from Central Business Support (CB-5) Zone to Central Business (CB-10) Zone (REZ07-000014), and no hearing or action would be taken at the item. A special presentation was made by Mayor Wilburn to Finance Director Kevin O'Malley of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 2006. The Mayor and Youth Advisory Commission Chair Keranen presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Shimek Elementary students: Ruth Grace, Emma Greimann, Abigail Herro. Moved by Correia, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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: November 5, Regular Council Work Session; November 5, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; November 12, Special Council Work Session; November 15, Special Council Work Session. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Youth Advisory Commission -October 22, 2007; Public Art Advisory Committee -September 6, 2007; Parks and Recreation Commission -October 10, 2007; Parks and Recreation Commission -November 7, 2007; Planning and Zoning Commission -October 18, 2007; Housing and Community Development Commission -October 18, 2007; Historic Preservation Commission -October 11, 2007; Board of Adjustment -October 10, 2007; Public Library Board of Trustees -October 25, 2007. Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Suzster, Inc., dba Club Car, 122 Wright St.; Class C Liquor License for Bowman Ventures, Inc., dba Fitzpatrick's, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Outdoor Service Area for Bowman Ventures, Inc., dba Fitzpatrick's, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Class C Liquor License for Inc., Limited, dba Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai's Pizza Palace, Ltd., dba Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.; RES. 07-325, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Suzster, Inc., dba Club Car, 122 Wright St.; Class C Liquor License for Lusati, Inc., dba Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 E. Washington St. Motion: Accept Abstract of Votes for the Iowa City Election held November 6, 2007. Complete Description November 27, 2007 Page 2 Public Hearings: RES. 07-326, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 11, 2007 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT HILL TRAIL PROJECT STP-E-3715(635)-8U-52, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions: RES. 07-327, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1303 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA AND AT 1319 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD; RES. 07-328, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2504 ASTER AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-329, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE LANDFILL FY06 CELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install (1) NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign at the southwest corner of the Westgate Street/Keswick Drive intersection; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install (2) 20 MPH School Speed Limit sign assemblies on Greenwood Drive near Roosevelt Elementary School; Wetherby House letter from Lowell Soike, following correspondence previously distributed at 11/15 Special Council Work Session]: Kathy Janz, Jane Beattie, Mrs. Theo Lindley, Rod Scott from Iowa Historic Preservation Alliance, Lindsay Alan Park, Mike Havercamp from Friends of Historic Preservation Board of Directors; Joni and Sam Schrup regarding Thank you from the Discerning Eye; Amanda Horn regarding Bicycling in Iowa City [staff response included]; Steve Goetzelman regarding Snow on Downtown Bike Racks; Ryan Harney regarding Oakdale Blvd between Prairie du Chien Road and Highway 1; Bruce Maurer regarding 21 Vote; Homelessness letters from Kendall Gregory, Garry Klein; R. C. Dolezal regarding Stray and Feral Cats; Smoking letters from Hayley Brendengen, Natasha Cardona, Dan Jilek, Christy Kingsmill, Michelle Lopez, Ashley Meade, Kayla Ross, Samuel Smith, Andy Stroud, Sarah Swank, Marc Wetrich, Gretchen Woelfel; Brian Shapiro regarding Assaults on women Jon Leibovitz regarding Use of cell phones while driving; Kevin Young regarding Road construction projects; Carrie Haney regarding Parking concerns; Dan Rice regarding Abbie Volland in New Orleans. The Mayor repeated the public hearing and set; and acknowledged the letter from Ames Council Member Rice re UISG Rep and Council Liaison Volland's attendance at the National League of Cities conference. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Elliott absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Ronald Kinum, PO Box 10099, appeared regarding height limits for new construction. Moved by Correia, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Mr. Kinum. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Elliott absent. City Council Liaison and UISG Rep. Abbie Volland brief Council on her attendance at the National League of Cities Conference in New Orleans, and thanked Council for the opportunity to attend the conference. Complete Description November 27, 2007 Page 3 Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Haywood Belle, Tom Breese (2), Clark Adams, Lori Klockau, Daniel Bray (2), Jay Honohan (2) Pat Ephgrave, Lon Claeys, Mary Y. Peterson, pertaining to the ordinance rezoning approximately 0.48 acres of land located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Linn and Court Streets from Central Business Support (CB-5) Zone to Central Business (CB-10) Zone (REZ07-000014). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Elliott absent. (No action was taken as the application had been withdrawn.) A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending a previously approved Sensitive Areas Development Plan and rezoning of approximately 10.41 acres of property located east of Highway 218 and south of Melrose Avenue [Galway Hills, Part 4] (REZ07-00015). PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. The Mayor requested that Council Members disclose ex parte communications, and none were reported. The following individuals appeared: Kevin Hochstedler, rep. Prime Ventures Construction, presented a power point (on file); Atty. Mike Pugh, rep. Prime Ventures Construction. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to accept correspondence from Mike Manfull, Brad and Sandy Ruhland. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Elliott absent. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending a previously approved Sensitive Areas Development Plan and rezoning of approximately 10.41 acres of property located east of Highway 218 and south of Melrose Avenue [Galway Hills, Part 4]. (REZ07-00015), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Elliott absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-330, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF CARDINAL POINTE SOUTH PART ONE AND PART TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB07-00009). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Elliott absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to send a letter to the Johnson County Board of Adjustment recommending approval of a conditional use permit for an electrical utility substation on a 3.18-acre property located in the fringe area at 4872 340th Street NE (CZ07- 00003). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Elliott absent. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost of construction of two duplex homes under the Affordable Dream Home Opportunities Program located on Lots 13 & 16, Longfellow Place, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing the 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. 07-331, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF TWO DUPLEX HOMES UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM LOCATED ON LOTS 13 & 16, LONGFELLOW PLACE, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. HIS Director Boothroy present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Elliott absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Complete Description November 27, 2007 Page 4 A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2008 Operating Budget. No one appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-232, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Elliott absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that ORD. 07-4293, GRANTING TO MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE RIGHT AND FRANCHISE TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, ERECT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, A NATURAL GAS SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS, WITH A TEN YEAR AND FIVE YEAR RENEWAL THEREAFTER, TO FURNISH, DELIVER AND SELL NATURAL GAS TO SAID CITY AND ITS INHABITANTS, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion. Nays: Correia. Absent: Elliott. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 07-4294, GRANTING TO MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE RIGHT AND FRANCHISE TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, ERECT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AN ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS, WITH A TEN YEAR AND FIVE YEAR RENEWAL THEREAFTER, TO FURNISH, AND SELL ELECTRIC ENERGY TO SAID CITY AND ITS INHABITANTS, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, O'Donnell. Nays: Correia. Absent: Elliott. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 8, entitled "Police Citizen Review Board," to make the provisions of the Police Citizens Review Board in the City Code consistent with the City's Home Rule Charter, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Elliott absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-333, 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 GESSNER GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE SENIOR CENTER BOILER AND CHILLER REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Elliott absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-334, RESCINDING PRIOR RESOLUTION NO. 06-349 AND IN LIEU THEREOF SETTING FEES AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF REGULATIONS FOR TAXICABS, BY INCREASING THE VEHICLE DECAL ISSUANCE AND REPLACEMENT FEE TO REFLECT INSPECTION COSTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Elliott absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-335, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, JOHNSON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMISSION, AND THE CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY FOR JOINT EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES FOR Complete Description November 27, 2007 Page 5 JOHNSON COUNTY. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Elliott absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on Boards and Commissions: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term plus afive-year term ending December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011; Board of Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2008 -January 1, 2013; Board of Appeals for (Licensed Plumber) to fill afive-year term January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012; Human Rights Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2008 -January 1, 2011; Parks & Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms January 1, 2008 -January 1, 2012; Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies, one (1) art or design professional and one (1) ex officio, to fill three-year terms January 1, 2008 -January 1, 2011; Senior Center Commission to fill three-year term January 1, 2008 -December 31, 2010; Youth Advisory Commission for two Year Term January 1, 2008 -December 31, 2009, One (1) person -Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing; Youth Advisory Commission for Unexpired plus atwo-year term ending December 31, 2009. One (1) person -Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 5, 2007. The Mayor announced the current vacancies: Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2008; Board of Appeals (At-Large) to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2008. Correspondence from Michael Wright received. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Elliott absent. [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 by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to make the following appointments: Stephen Buckman, 215 Amhurst Street, to the Board of Appeals for a Building Design Rep to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2009; Lindsay Bunting Eubanks, 1618 Aber Avenue, to the Historic Preservation Commission to fill an unexpired plus athree-year term ending March 29, 2011. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Elliott absent. Mayor Wilburn left the meeting due to a conflict of interest on the following item. Mayor Pro tem Bailey presiding. Moved by Correia, seconded by O'Donnell, to appoint Michael Wright, Connie Champion and UISG Representative Abigail Volland, to the Human Service/Aid to Agencies. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Wilburn abstaining, Elliott absent. Mayor Wilburn returned to the meeting. Council Member Correia and UISG Rep and Council Liaison Volland presented information on the first meeting of the Task Force on Violence Against Women held November 26. Council Member Vanderhoef updated Council on her attendance at the National League of Cities conference in New Orleans, and thanked Council for allowing her to participate. Mayor Wilburn thanked her for all her efforts. Mayor Pro tem Bailey distributed copies of the annual report of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and highlighted portions of interest. Complete Description November 27, 2007 Page 6 Mayor Wilburn noted the letter from Council Member Elliott distributed the previous evening regarding City staffing for public safety, and Council Member Elliott's request to have the item on the next formal agenda. Majority agreed to add the item to both the work session and formal meeting of December 10 and 11. Mayor Wilburn invited the public to attend a reception for Council Members Vanderhoef and Elliott from 4:30 to 6:30 on December 11 in City Hall. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adjourn meeting at 8:10 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Elliott absent. Ross Wilburn, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk r t~T~~®~r~ CITY ~ F I Q W A C I T Y 4a(1) ~~ ~~ E~~E~A~ DC~~ Date: November 26, 2007 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Meeting with Area Legislators, Council Work Session, November 26, 2007, 5:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Council Elect: Hayek, Wright UISG Rep: Volland Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse, Davidson (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) Mayor Wilburn welcomed area legislators, and thanked the Legislators for attending this meeting and for all they do during the year. There was discussion on the following items: ^ Iowa State Housing Trust Fund appropriation ^ Utility Programs that promote energy efficiency appliances and other "green" initiatives ^ Property tax credits /condos ^ Increase the funding for microenterprise development ^ Expand Iowa Earned Income Tax credit ^ Change in Iowa Code 562A.12 (wrongful retention of landlord deposits) ^ Maintain local control over cable franchising ^ Tax Restructuring (rollback, etc.) ^ Enable local government to regulate smoking in public places ^ Support Passenger Rail Transportation Initiatives Development of local commuter rail Extension of Amtrak service into/through Iowa ^ Iowa City City Council and Iowa League of Cities Shared Priorities A. Alternative Revenues 1) Increasing the hotel/motel tax up to 9% 2) Implementing a sales tax rebate for specifically defined economic development B. Infrastructure Funding 1) TIME-21 Committee a) Pick up truck registration fees b) Statewide sales tax and/or gas tax increase 2) State funding for water/wastewater infrastructure Meeting with Area Legislators, Council Work Session November 26, 2007 Page 2 C. Economic Development Initiatives 1) Preserve or expand initiatives such as Vision Iowa, Great Places and Community Attractions 2) Prevent changes that would impair use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) as an economic development tool D. Limit costs imposed on local government for police/fire pensions. 1) State support of MFPRSI System Other Legislative Issues State elected officials summarized their accomplishments during the last legislative session, and presented information on the coming year. City Atty. Dilkes noted her memo to Council (IP3 of 11/21 Info Packet) regarding open records and open meeting draft legislation and concerns regarding "walking quorums". Meeting adjourned 6:45 PM. ,~~n~'~~ ~~,~~ ~z-~~-o~ CITY OF IOWA CITY 4a2 MEMORANDUM Date: November 26, 2007 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, November 26, 2007, 6:55 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Fowler, O'Malley, O'Brien, Fosse, Ford (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Davidson presented information on the following items: C. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF CARDINAL POINTE SOUTH PART ONE AND PART TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB07-00009) D. SENDING A LETTER TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ELECTRICAL UTILITY SUBSTATION ON A 3.18-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE FRINGE AREA AT 4872 340T" STREET NE (CZ07-00003) COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Board of Appeals -Stephen Buckman (from At-Large to Building Design Rep.) Historic Preservation Commission -Lindsay Bunting Eubanks AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda item # 8 -Public hearing and resolution amending the FY2008 Operating Budget) In response to Council Member Correia, Finance Director O'Malley addressed questions regarding the City Atty. remodeling project, Senior Center remodeling, and Parks & Rec. Master plan. 2. (Agenda item # 14 -Resolution authorizing .... 28E Agreement ... for joint emergency management services) PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Council Work Session November 26, 2007 Page 2 3. (Consent Calendar item # 4g -Steve Goetzelman letter regarding snow removal on downtown bike racks) Council Member Vanderhoef said the response that it was the responsibility of the business owner whose business the bike rack is in front of was a surprise to a number of business owners she spoke with and stated there needs to be more information going out through the City and the Downtown Association. DOWNTOWN MARKET NICHE ANALYSIS (IP4 of 11/21 Information Packet) PCD Director Davidson and Economic Development Coordinator Ford delivered a power point presentation (on file) on the results of the study. Nancy Quellhorst, Iowa City Area Chamber President & CEO, appeared. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined forming task force with DTA and Chamber, and address recommendations of report. (Ford & Davidson) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS (continued) PCD Director Davidson announced that Big Ten Rentals, applicant for item # 6a, rezoning of former St. Patrick's church property, had withdrawn their application. DOWNTOWN PARKING (IP5 of 11/21 Information Packet) PCD Director Davidson and Parking & Transit Director Fowler delivered a power point presentation (on file) updating Council on the parking demand study. Majority directed staff to do more research combining parking with workforce housing, artist spaces, or commercial condominium spaces and report back to Council. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as directed. (Davidson & Fowler) WETHERBY HOUSE (Consent Calendar # 4(g)3) City Atty. Dilkes distributed a memo with outstanding questions that need to be addressed before an agreement can be negotiated. COOL CITIES INITIATIVE UPDATE Interim City Manager Helling presented information on the Initiative, benefits of joining ICLEI, and the initial emission study on conservations and energy alternatives. STAFF ACTION: Join ICLEI and assess benefits and staff time and report back to Council. (Helling) Council Work Session November 26, 2007 Page 3 METROPOLITAIN COALITION UPDATE Mayor Wilburn summarized discussion over the past years to have the ten largest cities in Iowa work in a partnership with the Iowa League of Cities and hire a lobbyist and promote legislation beneficial to cities; and increase communications among the larger cities. Interim City Manager Helling distributed a copy of the draft coalition agreement prepared by the Des Moines City Attorney. Majority agreed to schedule the item for next meeting, and provide information on costs and other cities participation. STAFF ACTION: Schedule for December 10 work session and provide information requested. A resolution will also be prepared for formal December 11 agenda. (Helling) COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Elliott distributed a letter regarding city staffing for public safety and requested a resolution be prepared fro the December 11 formal agenda. 2. Council Member Elliott stated he will try to be at the formal meeting on November 27, but may be late or unable to attend as he is picking up his grandson who is returning from Central America. 3. Council Member Champion stating she would be participating in John's Sleep Out benefitting Homeless Children's Trust & the Children's Initiative, and if anyone wanted to make a contribution please see her. 4. Council Member O'Donnell stated that the City would be continuing to pick up leaves, until the weather changes. Interim City Manager Helling said the goal was to make one more pass. 5. In response to Council Member Correia, the Interim City Manager stated the Affordable Housing Market Analysis should be presented in January. 6. Council Member Vanderhoef requested a letter of support for a possible Governor's appointment to the State Transportation Committee, and the majority agreed to have the Mayor write a letter of support. SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS None Meeting Adjourned 9:15 PM.