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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 15, 2015
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes,
Karr, Yapp, Morris, Havel, Knoche, Bockenstedt, Boothroy, Andrew, Ford, Clow,
Hightshoe, Bowers.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Hoover Elementary student:
Jocelyn Ankenmann. Weber Elementary students were unable to attend and will be re-
scheduled.
Brian Gibbs, Key Account Manager for MidAmerican Energy presented a check for
$21,351 to the City of Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center or their participation
in the MidAmerican's Energy's commercial new construction program. Animal Care and
Adoption Center Supr. Ford accepting.
Mayor Pro Tem Mims read a proclamation declaring December 15, 2015 Matt Hayek
Day in Iowa City in recognition of Mayor's Hayek contributions to the community.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete
from the Consent Calendar and consider as a separate item 4d(9) Resolution directing
the City Manager to request an evaluation of the My Brother's Keeper Program from the
City Manager's Roundtable for separate consideration:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: November 30 Special Formal Official & Complete; November 30 Work
Session (Orientation).
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission — October 15; Airport Commission — October 29; Parks and Recreation
Commission — October 14; Planning & Zoning Commission — November 19; Senior
Center Commission — July 16; Senior Center Commission — October 15;
Telecommunications Commission — October 26.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk: Renewal:
Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai Pizza, LLC., dba Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E.
Bloomington St.; Special Class C Liquor License for The High Ground Cafe L.L.C.,
dba High Ground Caf6, 301 E. Market St.; Outdoor Service Area for The High
Ground Cafe L.L.C., dba High Ground Cafe, 301 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor
License for Perries, L.L.C., dba Clinton Street Social Club, 18 Y2 S. Clinton St.;
Class C Liquor License for Mekong Enterprises, dba Mekong Restaurant, 5 Sturgis
Corner Dr., Suite 1000; Class C Liquor License for Inc., Limited dba Sanctuary Pub,
405 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wild
Wings, 201 S. Clinton St.; Class B Native Wine Permit for Dykstra Nursery
Corporation, dba Iowa City Landscaping & Garden Center, 520 Hwy 1 West; Class
C Liquor License for 1st and & Main Hospitality LLC., dba Pullman, 17 S. Dubuque
St.; Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's Of Iowa City, dba Carlos O'Kelly's
Mexican Cafe, 1411 S. Waterfront Class C Liquor License for Lusati, Inc., dba
Quinton's Bar and Deli, 215 E Washington St.; Refund an unused portion of Class C
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Liquor License for Linn Street Cafe, Inc., dba Linn Street Cafe, Inc., 121 North Linn
St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 15-372, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF
HUMMINGBIRD LANE, ADJACENT TO LOT 1 OF HOYLE'S FIRST SUBDIVISION
AND LOTS 2-4, SCHNOEBELEN SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA, AS PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY; Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,334,055.20 for the
period of September 1 through September 30, 2015, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit. approve disbursements in the amount of
$12,874,503.49 for the period of October 1 through October 31, 2015, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; Approving Abstract of
Voters for the November 3, 2015 City Council General Election; RES. 15-373,
ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY16 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT #2,
WHICH IS A SUB -PART OF IOWA CITY'S 2016-2020 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
(CITY STEPS), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN
AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; RES. 15-374, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE 1109 5T" AVENUE; RES. 15-375, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST LEASE AMENDMENT NO.
1 WITH THE IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP TO EXTEND THE
LEASE OF THE GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE WITHIN THE IOWA
CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY; RES. 15-376, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND DAVID, BROWN,
KOEHN, SHORS & ROBERTS, P.C. TO PROVIDE LOBBYING SERVICES;
Approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City and Police Labor
Relations Organization of Iowa City; RES. 15-377, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT 2015; RES. 15-378,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC WORKS EXTERIOR
WASHOUT, PCC ACCESS ROAD AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT; RES. 15-379, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2015 HIGHLAND
AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT 2015; RES. 15-380,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2014 CURB RAMP IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT; RES. 15-381, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SYCAMORE
STREET GSR BOOSTER PUMP VFD REPLACEMENT PROJECT; RES, 15-382,
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 SNYDER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. OF CEDAR RAPIDS,
IOWA TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE 4-LANE
TO 3-LANE STREET CONVERSIONS - FIRST AVENUE (U.S. HIGHWAY 6 TO
MALL DRIVE) AND MORMON TREK BOULEVARD (U.S. HIGHWAY 1 TO
MELROSE AVENUE) PROJECT; RES. 15-383, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO THE JUNE 17, 2014 AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MCCLURE ENGINEERING COMPANY
TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE SLOTHOWER
ROAD / IWV ROAD WATER MAIN PROJECT; RES. 15-384, REVISING AND
ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY INTERIM MUNICIPAL DESIGN STANDARDS PART 7
(WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM) AND CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
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SECTION 02660 (WATER DISTRIBUTION); RES. 15-385, REVISING THE
SIDEWALK CAFE POLICY TO ALLOW FOR CONTINUED LIMITED USE OF A
PLANTER ON WASHINGTON STREET UNTIL THE STREETSCAPE PROJECT
BEGINS; RES. 15-386, AUTHORIZING $7,908 IN FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR
LITTLE VILLAGE MAGAZINE; RES. 15-387, AUTHORIZING FUNDING OF
$10,000 IN FY16, AND INTENT TO BUDGET $10,000 IN FY17 AND FY18 FOR
CREATIVE CORRIDOR BRANDING EFFORT; RES. 15-388, RESOLUTION
APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SADDLEBROOK ADDITION, PART 3, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 15-389, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND
CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMMING
AND RESCINDING AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NUMBER 15-59 PREVIOUSLY
ESTABLISHING SAID FEES AND CHARGES.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for January 5 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Section 4B-4A-7, to allow residential uses on the
ground -level floor in the Central Business Support (CB-5) Zone in the area bounded
by Gilbert Street, Van Buren Street, Burlington Street and the mid -block alley south
of Jefferson Street, provided certain form -based zoning standards are met; Setting
a public hearing for January 5 on an ordinance rezoning 0.98 acres of property from
Neighborhood Public (P-1) to Central Business Support (CB-5) Zone for property
located south of Iowa Avenue between Gilbert Street and Van Buren Streets
(REZ15-00022).
Correspondence: Laura Jackson regarding Community Transportation
Committee; Julia Rohlf: Interview Request Sam Lustgarten regarding Concerns
about university apartments in Iowa City; Bryon Young regarding Fluoride is a
poison; Sheila Daniels regarding Pedestrian Walkway — Newton Road [Staff
response included]; Jim Knapp regarding The Purpose of this email is to Impeach
Obama before he destroys the USA; James Goodrich regarding John Hieronymus
Development Scott and Muscatine [Staff response included]; Eric Hawkinson
regarding Support for Road Diets in Iowa City; Don Roth regarding A new order; City
Engr. regarding Competitive Quotation Results; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding Installation of a STOP sign at the intersection of Covered Wagon Drive
and McCollister Boulevard; Asst. Transportation Planner regarding Installation of NO
PARKING MON — FRI 8AM — 5PM signs on Tipperary Road; Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding Removal of two on -street metered parking spaces (CL207N and
CL209N), establishment of a COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE 30 MINUTE LIMIT 6
AM — 6 PM with a 2 AM TO 6 AM TOW -AWAY ZONE on the west side of the 200
block of North Clinton Street.
City Engr. Havel responded to questions regarding 4d(16) 4 - lane to 3 - lane
conversions on First Avenue and Mormon Trek Boulevard. Moved by Throgmorton,
seconded by Botchway to defer resolution directing the City Manager to request an
Evaluation of My Brother's Keeper Program from the City Manager's Roundtable to
January 5. Individual Council Members expressed their views. After discussion Council
Member Throgmorton withdrew his motion. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by
Mims, to adopt RES. 15-390, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO REQUEST AN
EVALUATION OF THE MY BROTHER'S KEEPER PROGRAM FROM THE CITY
MANAGER'S ROUNDTABLE.
The following individuals appeared acknowledging the final meeting for Mayor Hayek
and Council Members Dobyns and Payne and thanking them for their service: John
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Balmer; Larry Baker, 1217 Rochester Ct.; and President and CEO of the Iowa City Area
Chamber of Commerce Nancy Quellhorst. Crisis Center Exec. Dir. Becci Reedus
presented their annual report. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to accept the
report. Joy Beadleston, 1570 S. First Ave., thanked outgoing Council Members and
said she was looking forward to working with incoming Council Members; and
encouraged community leaders to stand up and people that are being harassed,
including our Muslim community.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 16.18 acres located south of
Kennedy Parkway and west of Camp Cardinal Boulevard from Interim Development -
Research Park (ID -RP) Zone to Low Density Single Family (RS-5) Zone (REZ15-
00018). Mayor Hayek asked Council Members to disclose any ex parte communications
and none were reported. Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power
point. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Jerry Waddilove, Southgate
Companies, appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance rezoning 16.18 acres
located south of Kennedy Parkway and west of Camp Cardinal Boulevard from Interim
Development - Research Park (ID -RP) Zone to Low Density Single Family (RS-5) Zone
(REZ15-00018), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.03
acres of property from Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone to Riverfront Crossings -
Central Crossings (RFC-CX) Zone located at 602, 604, 608, 610, 614, 620, 628 South
Dubuque Street (REZ15-00020). Mayor Hayek asked Council Members to disclose any
ex parte communications and Mayor Pro tem Mims reported. Development Services
Coordinator Yapp presented a power point. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Joy Beadleston, 1570 S. First Ave., and Kevin Digmann, Hodge
Construction, appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 1.03 acres of property from Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone to
Riverfront Crossings - Central Crossings (RFC-CX) Zone located at 602, 604, 608, 610,
614, 620, 628 South Dubuque Street (REZ15-00020), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 7.98
acres of property located east of Mormon Trek Boulevard between Grace Drive and
Eagle View Drive from Commercial Office (CO-1) to Intensive Commercial (CI-1) Zone.
(REZ15-00021). Mayor Hayek asked Council Members to disclose any ex parte
communications and none were reported. Council Member Dobyns stated he would
recuse himself as he is a member of the Department of Family Medicine, and left the
room. Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point. Individual
Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 7.98 acres of property located east of Mormon Trek Boulevard between
Grace Drive and Eagle View Drive from Commercial Office (CO-1) to Intensive
Commercial (CI-1) Zone (REZ15-00021), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried 6/0/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Mims, Payne,
Throgmorton, Botchway, Dickens, Hayek. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dobyns.
Council Member Dobyns returned to the meeting.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating air rights above public right-of-
way in north -south alley between Harrison and Prentiss Streets (VAC15-00005).
Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point.
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Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance vacating air rights above
public right-of-way in north -south alley between Harrison and Prentiss Streets (VAC15-
00005), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating portion of public right-of-way
located between 124 W Benton Street and 731 S Riverside Drive (VAC15-00006).
Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point. Individual Council
Members expressed their views.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance vacating portion of public
right-of-way located between 124 W Benton Street and 731 S Riverside Drive (VAC15-
00006), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 1316 Muscatine Avenue. No one appeared.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-391, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1316 MUSCATINE
AVENUE.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 628 North Johnson Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 15-392, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 628 NORTH JOHNSON
STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution of intent to consider an amendment to the
development agreement between the City and CASL Holdings, LLC., for transfer and
development of city -owned property at the comer of Court and Linn Streets and the
development thereof. City Atty. Dilkes presented information. No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 15-393, APPROVING
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND CASL HOLDINGS, LLC., FOR TRANSFER AND DEVELOPMENT OF CITY -
OWNED PROPERTY AT THE CORNER OF COURT AND LINN STREETS AND THE
DEVELOPMENT THEREOF.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and City
Clerk to attest a lease agreement with the Iowa City Area Development Group for
commercial space within the Iowa City Public Library. Asst. City Atty. Fruin presented
information. Iowa City Area Development (ICAD) Group President Mark Nolte appeared.
Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 15-394, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE
IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR COMMERCIAL SPACE WITHIN
THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Gateway Project
[HDP-3715(652)--71-52], establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of
bids. Public Work Dir. Knoche presented information.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 15-395, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY GATEWAY PROJECT [HDP-3715(652)--
71-52], ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME
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AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Individual Council Members expressed their
views.
Council Members Payne and Throgmorton left the room due to a conflict of
interest.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending agreement for private
redevelopment, including the transfer of land, by and between the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, and the Chauncey, L.L.C. The following individuals appeared: Marc Moen; Dan
Cilek, Meta Communications; Allen Swanson, Blank and McCune; Bill Gerhard,
President of the Iowa State Building and Construction Trades Council; Kay Calangalo;
Joan Severson, President of Digital Artefacts and Co -Founder; Jodi Connolly, Buzz
Salon; President and CEO of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Nancy
Quellhorst; Norm Cate; Dick Summerwell; Roger Knight, Jr.; Tim Conroy; Joe
Tiefenthaler, Film Scene Executive Director.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-396, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
AN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THE TRANSFER
OF LAND, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE
CHAUNCEY, L.L.C. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/0/2, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Absent: None. Abstaining: Throgmorton, Payne.
Council Members Payne and Throgmorton returned to the meeting.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain
property located on Block 102, Original Town and within the City -University Project I
urban renewal area to HSI, L.L.C. No one appeared.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-397, AUTHORIZING
THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ON BLOCK 102,
ORIGINAL TOWN AND WITHIN THE CITY -UNIVERSITY PROJECT I URBAN
RENEWAL AREA TO HSI, L.L.C.
Mayor Hayek and Council Member Dickens left the room due to a conflict of interest
on the next item. Mayor Pro tem Mims now presiding.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, 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.15-4649, AMENDING TITLE 3, "FINANCE, TAXATION AND
FEES" CHAPTER 7, "IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN SELF SUPPORTED MUNICIPAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT" OF THE CITY CODE, TO RE-ESTABLISH THE IOWA
CITY DOWNTOWN SELF -SUPPORTED MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
(SSMID) PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 386, CODE OF IOWA;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OPERATION FUND AND THE
LEVY OF AN ANNUAL TAX IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, .be voted on for final
passage at this time. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by
Payne, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The
Mayor declared the ordinance passed and adopted, 5/0/2, with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: Dobyns, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton, Botchway. Absent: None.
Abstaining: Dickens, Hayek.
Mayor Hayek and Council Member Dickens returned to meeting. Mayor Hayek now
presiding.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
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at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 15-4650, AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED
"HUMAN RIGHTS," TO MAKE THE TITLE ALIGN WITH THE FAIR HOUSING ACT
AND TO UPDATE ITS GENERAL PROVISIONS, be voted on for final passage at this
time. Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance be finally adopted
at this time.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, 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. 15-4651, AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED "BUSINESS AND
LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "TAXICABS," SECTION 3,
ENTITLED "ACCESSIBILITY OF RECORDS," AND SECTION 6, ENTITLED "DECALS"
TO DELETE A DUPLICATIVE PROVISION AND CLARIFY THE NEED FOR A
WARRANT TO ACCESS BUSINESS OFFICES, be voted on for final passage at this
time. Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this
time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to reappoint Tam Bodkin Bryk, 351 Magowan
Avenue, to the Public Art Advisory Committee for a three-year term, January 1, 2016 -
January 1, 2019.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five-
year term January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020; Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for
a five- year term January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018.. (Formerly advertised; Full
term); Appeals, Board of, for a five-year term January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020 -
Licensed Electrician or qualified by experience and training; Appeals, Board of, for an
unexpired five-year term January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018 - HVAC or Building
Design Professional or qualified by experience and training (Unexpired term); Historic
Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill three-year terms,
March 29, 2013 - March 29, 2016 (New District formed). Applicants MUST reside in
Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [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.]
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Board of Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021; Housing
and Community Development Commission for an unexpired term - September 1, 2017;
Housing and Community Development Commission for an unexpired term - September
1, 2018; Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term upon appointment -
January 1, 2018. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December
30, 2015.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Airport Commission for a six -year term
March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2020; Historic Preservation Commission for a Brown St.
representative to fill a three-year term, March 29, 2016 - March 29, 2019; Historic
Preservation Commission for an At Large representative for a three-year term, March
29, 2016 - March 29, 2019; Historic Preservation Commission for a Summit St.
representative for a three-year term, March 29, 2016 - March 29, 2019;
Telecommunications Commission for a three-year term, March 13, 2016 - March 13,
2019; Parks and Recreation Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon
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appointment, ending January 1, 2019. (David Bourgeois resigned) See correspondence
included in Council packet. Correspondence from David Bourgeois received.
. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2016.
Mayor Pro tem Mims acknowledged the last Council Members for Mayor Hayek and
Council Members Payne and Dobyns and thanked them for their service. Outgoing
Mayor Hayek and Council Members Payne and Dobyns received plaques commending
their service on Council, along with a print of the Ashton House by local artist Marcia
Wegman. Individual Council Members expressed appreciation. Council Members
Payne and Dobyns and Mayor Hayek stated it had been an honor to serve and thanked
fellow Council Members, the staff, and the community.
City Manager Markus, Asst. City Manager Fruin, City Atty. Dilkes and City Clerk Karr
thanked outgoing Council Members for their service.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adjourn regular meeting 9:40 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Mahan K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/30/15
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 1:00 p.m. at Ashton House. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Throgmorton. Absent: Payne.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the 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 10 Work Session; November 10 Special Formal Official &
Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission — August 20; Airport Commission — September 17; Historic
Preservation Commission — October 8; Housing and Community Development
Commission - October 22; Human Rights Commission — October 20; Library Board
of Trustees - October 22; Planning and Zoning Commission — October 15; Planning
and Zoning Commission — November 5.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 15-365, APPROVING THE HAZARD
MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP) ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR
PROJECT DR4187; RES. 15-366, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE ASHTON
HOUSE RAMP AND SIDEWALK PROJECT; RES. 15-367, AUTHORIZING
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY LOCAL HOMELESS
COORDINATING BOARD'S WINTER EMERGENCY TEMPORARY SHELTER
PROJECT; RES. 15-368, AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF ONE (1)
LANDFILL TRASH COMPACTOR AND ONE (1) LANDFILL TRACK TYPE
TRACTOR.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 15-369, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
DECEMBER 15, 2015, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 628 NORTH JOHNSON STREET; RES. 15-370, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON DECEMBER 15, 2015 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA CITY GATEWAY PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE
SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; Setting a hearing for December
15 for a vacation of approximately 390 square feet of right of way running north -
south between 124 Benton St and 731 Riverside Drive (VAC15-00006).
Correspondence: Daniel Greenwald regarding The Closure of Hoover School;
Nancy Davin regarding Suggestion [Staff response included]; Derek Johnk regarding
Highland Park Improvement [Staff response included]; Nancy Bird regarding
Washington Street support requested; Sally Scott; Bob Welsh; Charlie Eastham;
Maryann Dennis and Dick Klausner regarding November 30 Strategic Planning.
Council Member Throgmorton stated he would be abstaining from the following item.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-371, INTENT TO CONSIDER AN
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AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING
THE TRANSFER OF LAND, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
AND THE CHAUNCEY, L.L.C. AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 5/0/1/1, Payne absent, Throgmorton abstaining.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five-year term January 1, 2016 - December 31,
2020; Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for a five- year term January 1, 2014 —
December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised; Full term); Appeals, Board of, for a five-year
term January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020 - For a Licensed Electrician or qualified by
experience and training; Appeals, Board of, for an unexpired five-year term January 1,
2014 - December 31, 2018 - For a HVAC or building design professional or qualified by
experience and training; Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St.
representative to fill three-year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016 (New District
formed); Public Art Advisory Committee for a three-year term, January 1, 2016 —
January 1, 2019. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 9,
2015. Housing and Community Development Commission for an unexpired term —
September 1, 2017; Housing and Community Development Commission for an
unexpired term — September 1, 2018.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Board of Adjustment for a five-year term,
January 1, 2016 — January 1, 2021; Human Rights Commission for an unexpired
term upon appointment — January 1, 2018. Correspondence included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2015.
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [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 special meeting 1:05 p.m. and begin Strategic
Planning work session.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s/Marian Aew t ,Cle g
Submitted for publication — 12/3/15.
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 30, 2015
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 1:00 p.m. at Ashton House. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Throgmorton. Absent: Payne. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr,
Bockenstedt, Knoche, Andrew, Korpel, Hightshoe, Ford, O'Brien.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved, by Botchway, seconded by Mims, that the 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 10 Work Session; November 10 Special Formal Official &
Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission — August 20; Airport Commission — September 17; Historic
Preservation Commission — October 8; Housing and Community Development
Commission - October 22; Human Rights Commission — October 20; Library Board
of Trustees - October 22; Planning and Zoning Commission — October 15; Planning
and Zoning Commission — November 5.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 15-365, APPROVING THE HAZARD
MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP) ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR
PROJECT DR4187; RES. 15-366, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE ASHTON
HOUSE RAMP AND SIDEWALK PROJECT; RES. 15-367, AUTHORIZING
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY LOCAL HOMELESS
COORDINATING BOARD'S WINTER EMERGENCY TEMPORARY SHELTER
PROJECT; RES. 15-368, AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF ONE (1)
LANDFILL TRASH COMPACTOR AND ONE (1) LANDFILL TRACK TYPE
TRACTOR.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 15-369, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
DECEMBER 15, 2015, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 628 NORTH JOHNSON STREET; RES. 15-370, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON DECEMBER 15, 2015 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA CITY GATEWAY PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE
SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; Setting a hearing for December
15 for a vacation of approximately 390 square feet of right of way running north -
south between 124 Benton St and 731 Riverside Drive (VAC15-00006).
Correspondence: Daniel Greenwald regarding The Closure of Hoover School;
Nancy Davin regarding Suggestion [Staff response included]; Derek Johnk regarding
Highland Park Improvement [Staff response included]; Nancy Bird regarding
Washington Street support requested; Sally Scott; Bob Welsh; Charlie Eastham;
Maryann Dennis and Dick Klausner regarding November 30 Strategic Planning.
Council Member Throgmorton stated he would be abstaining from the following item.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-371, INTENT TO
CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE
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November 30, 2015
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REDEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THE TRANSFER OF LAND, BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE CHAUNCEY, L.L.C. AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for December 15 AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE THEREOF. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/0/1/1, Payne
absent, Throgmorton abstaining.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five-year term January 1, 2016 - December 31,
2020; Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for a five- year term January 1, 2014 —
December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised; Full term); Appeals, Board of, for a five-year
term January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020 - For a Licensed Electrician or qualified by
experience and training; Appeals, Board of, for an unexpired five-year term January 1,
2014 - December 31, 2018 - For a HVAC or building design professional or qualified by
experience and training; Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St.
representative to fill three-year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016 (New District
formed); Public Art Advisory Committee for a three-year term, January 1, 2016 —
January 1, 2019. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December
9, 2015. Housing and Community Development Commission for an unexpired term —
September 1, 2017; Housing and Community Development Commission for an
unexpired term — September 1, 2018.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Board of Adjustment for a five-year term,
January 1, 2016 — January 1, 2021; Human Rights Commission for an unexpired
term upon appointment — January 1, 2018. Correspondence included in Council
packet. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2015.
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [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 Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn special meeting 1:05 p.m.
and begin Strategic Planning work session.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
4a(2)
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL ORIENTATION
NOVEMBER 30, 2015, 6:00 PM
ASHTON HOUSE
Council Present: Botchway, Dickens, Mims, Throgmorton
Council Elect Present: Cole, Taylor, Thomas
Staff Present: Markus, Dilkes, Fruin, Karr
[A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.]
City Clerk Karr introduced the orientation portion of the meeting. She noted that the City
Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk's office have all prepared information for the Members
regarding general Council orientation issues that was included in the packet for the meeting.
Due to the time of day, Members suggested staff streamline those points.
BIO SHEET - Karr noted the Council bio sheet included in the packet, noting an electronic copy
was provided earlier. New information will be used to update the website after the first of the
year.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE — Karr stated a tentative schedule of Council meetings is provided on
page 18 of the orientation packet. The tentative schedule includes an organizational meeting on
January 4 and budget work sessions. Regular work sessions and formal meetings remain on the
first and Third Tuesday of each month. Special budget work sessions are scheduled for January
4, 9, 11, and 14. Majority agreed to the tentative schedule.
At this point Karr suggested newly elected Council Members review the information and call to
set up a time to meet with her and City Atty. Dilkes to discuss specific issues such as:
• communicating with council / social media /
• public records / emails
• planning & zoning ex parte communications / consultation
• city equipment
Staff suggested new members contact Karr as soon as possible to set up an orientation meeting.
HUMAN RELATIONS / PERSONNEL — Karr distributed a packet from Personnel which
contained a check off list of materials, and encouraged them to make an appointment with the
department if they have questions. The forms can be returned to Personnel or the City Clerk as
soon as possible.
BUDGET — Karr asked if Council Members were interested in receiving a hard copy of the
budget prior to discussion. Majority did not express interest at this time.
Meeting adjourned, 6:15 PM.