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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 21, 2008
Iowa City City Council Regular meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Lombardo, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Moreno, Miklo,
Howard, Ford, Davidson, Knoche.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Weber Elementary
students: Sandra Amouzou, Malik Rodriguez, Abbie Wilson.
The Mayor proclaimed Change your Clock, Change your Battery Day -November 2,
2008, Iowa City Firefighter Roth accepting.
Mayor Bailey presented Ed Moreno, Supt of the Iowa City Water Division the Water
Quality Fluoridation Award presented by the Iowa Department of Public Health. Joe Raso,
President of the Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) presented their annual report.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, 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: October 4, Special Council Work Session; October 6, Special Council
Work Session; October 6, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; October 6,
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): Housing
and Community Development Commission -September 18, 2008; Youth Advisory
Commission Meeting: September 15, 2008 (This item should be referred to the Rules
Committee for review of revised by-laws.]; Historic Preservation Commission -
September 11, 2008.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Yelder Enterprises, Inc. dba Industry, 211 Iowa Ave.; Class
C Liquor License for La Casa, Ltd., dba La Casa, Ltd., 1200 Gilbert Ct.; Class E Liquor
License for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., dba Wal-Mart Store #1721, 1001 Hwy 1 West; Class
C Liquor License for Christian Retirement Services, Inc., dba Oaknoll Retirement
Residence, 1 Oaknoll Ct.; Class C Liquor License for HMDS, Inc., dba Grizzly's South
Side Pub, 1210 Highland Ct.; Class C Liquor License for Old Capitol Brew Works and
Public House, LLC, dba Old Capitol Brew Works, 525 S. Gilbert St.; Outdoor Service
Area for Old Capitol Brew Works and Public House, LLC, dba Old Capitol Brew Works,
525 S. Gilbert St.; RES. 08-308, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT for Yelder Enterprises,
Inc. dba Industry, 211 Iowa Ave.; RES. 08-309, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT for
Sauce, Inc., dba Sauce, 108 E. College St.
Resolutions: RES. 08-310, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF COMMITMENT TO THE CITY
FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A
WEB-BASED APPLICATION FOR REPORTING AS OUTLINED IN SENATE FILE
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155; RES. 08-311, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
INTERCONNECT [STP-A-3715(631)--86-52] PROJECT; RES. 08-312, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE OLD HIGHWAY 218 WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT;
RES. 08-313, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD
EXTENSION -WILLOW CREEK TO OLD HIGHWAY 218 PROJECT.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
on-street metered parking spaces and establishment of parking meter terms on the 10
and 100 block of Court Street and installation of a loading zone in front of 336 Court
Street; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of on-street metered
parking spaces and establishment of parking meter terms on the 800 block of South
Clinton Street; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of on-street
metered parking spaces and establishment of parking meter terms on the 800 block of
South Dubuque Street; Steven Newell regarding Shelter House; Julie Blair regarding
Sauce liquor and convenience store; MECCA regarding Alcohol policies in Iowa City;
Nancy Hauserman regarding How are new downtown businesses vetted? [staff
response included in Council packet]; Garry Klein regarding Court Hill Trail; Patty
Mishler regarding Game Day Parking [staff response included]; Norbert Sarsfield
regarding Stepping Up Project; Daniel Kraus regarding TIPS Training.
Council Member Correia noted the attachment referred to in the HCDC minutes of September
18 was missing. Staff will follow up. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The following individuals appeared regarding alcohol issues: Representatives from
Teens Against Alcohol and Drugs (TAAD): Kadijah Smith, Perswaysia Robinson, Sameah
Robinson, Destiny Rodriguez, Stephanie Reyes, Maureen Gathua, and student group advisor
Katya Boltanova; and Kelly Vander Werff, Prevention Supervisor from MECCA Services.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to receive correspondence from TAAD. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Garry Klein, 628
Second Avenue, praised City staff response to neighborhood questions regarding repair for
sidewalks.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to
include the Central District Plan. PCD Director Davidson, Senior Planner Miklo, and
Associate Planner Howard presented information.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 08-314, AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE THE CENTRAL DISTRICT PLAN. 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 Wright, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance amending Article 14-5b,
Sign Regulations, Article 14-9C, Sign Definitions, Section 14-4B-1, Minor Modifications, and
Article 14-3C Design Review, to allow limited use of freestanding signs in the Central
Business Service (CB-2) Zone, add a definition and standards for entranceway signs, and
clarify regulations regarding signs on rental properties, be given second vote. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Correia,
O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Champion. Nays: Hayek. Absent: none. Moved by
Wilburn, seconded by Wright to accept correspondence from Atty. Joseph Holland. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 3.87 acres of property located south of Dodge Street and west of Scott
Boulevard from Research Development Park (RDP) to Commercial Office (CO-1) (REZ08-
00008), be given second vote. The Mayor asked that Council share any 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 Wilburn, 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. 08-4318, AMENDING TITLE 6, ENTITLED "PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY,"
CHAPTER 10, ENTITLED, "SMOKEFREE PLACES," TO CORRECT THE DIAGRAM THAT
ILLUSTRATES WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN CITY PLAZA, 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 Wilburn, 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 Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to defer resolution denying the exterior
design of Slumberland Furniture, Pepperwood Plaza. After discussion original motion
withdrawn. Moved by Wright, seconded by Correia, to adopt a resolution denying the exterior
design of Slumberland Furniture, Pepperwood Plaza. Associate Planner Howard present for
discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Glenn Siders, Southgate
Development Services, appeared. Motion to consider the resolution to deny withdrawn.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 08-315, APPROVING THE
EXTERIOR DESIGN OF SLUMBERLAND FURNITURE, PEPPERWOOD PLAZA, with the
understanding that the Council will not approve future applications for exterior design until the
TIF agreement has been amended. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Wilburn,
seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Glenn Siders. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 08-316, APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT FOR WALKWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND FUTURE LICENSE UPON A
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS EASEMENT LOCATED AT 210 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. Economic Development Coordinator Ford present for discussion. Ron Kim, Vie
President of Business Development for Davidson Hotels, appeared. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Bailey, Champion, Hayek, O'Donnell,. Wilburn. Nays:
Correia, Wright. Absent: None.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 08-317, AMENDING THE
IOWA CITY FY08 AND FY09 ANNUAL ACTION PLANS AND APPROVING DIFFERENT
FINANCIAL TERMS FOR THE HOUSING FELLOWSHIP'S FY08 AND FY09 HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME) ALLOCATION. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 08-318, 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 FOTH
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL, L.L.C., TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR THE SYCAMORE STREET - US HWY 6 TO SOUTH CITY LIMITS
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 08-319, FINDING THE
NECESSITY TO INSTITUTE EMERGENCY PROCEEDINGS, AND APPROVING THE
WORK OF THE REPAIR PROJECT FOR THE IOWA RIVER SANITARY SEWER
CROSSING AT IOWA AVENUE. City Engr. Knoche present for discussion. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 08-320, APPROVING A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 173 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT
4748 420T" STREET SOUTHEAST, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the Youth Advisory
Commission to fill an unexpired plus a two year term, effective upon appointment, ending
December 31, 2010. for One (1) person -Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing, and will be re-
advertised. 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: Board of Adjustment to fill a
five-year term January 1, 2009 -January 1, 2014; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill a
five-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013; Appeals, Board of for two vacancies to
fill five-year terms January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, one for a Mechanical Professional;
Human Rights Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2009 -
January 1, 2012; Parks & Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms
January 1, 2009 -January 1, 2013; Public Art Advisory Committee to fill two three-year terms
January 1, 2009 -January 1, 2012; Senior Center Commission to fill three-year terms
January 1, 2009 -January 1, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission to fill atwo-year term,
January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010 for One (1) person -Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Airport Zoning
Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term
ending December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1,
2006 -December 31, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission to fill an unexpired plus a two year
term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2010, One (1) person -Age 15 to 17
on the date of filing. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12,
2008.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy for Historic Preservation Commission to fill an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 29, 2011 for a Longfellow District
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Representative. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 10,
2008.
Council Member Wilburn reported he and Asst City Manager Helling had attended the
Metropolitan annual meeting in Ames earlier in the day and approved legislative priorities,
stating strategies and management would be discussed at meeting scheduled in the next few
weeks.
Mayor Bailey reported that Council Members and staff had received information on the
United Way campaign and encouraged everyone to participate; and reminded everyone of
the Human Rights breakfast scheduled for October 23.
City Manager Lombardo reported he would be attending the ACT annual meeting later
in the week and report back in the "At A Glance" newsletter; reminded Council of the
groundbreaking for the joint communications center scheduled for October 22; and stated he
would be meeting with ICAD representatives to discuss a potential marketing plan for the
recently purchased City land (item # 14).
Asst. City Manager Helling reported that Council Member Wilburn was unanimously
elected to retain the Chairmanship of the Metropolitan Coalition at the annual meeting held
earlier in the day.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, to adjourn 9:30 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members pr~.Sent. ' ~ n~ A
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10/6/08
Iowa City City Council special meeting 5:15 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey,
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell,
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss as a public
employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with city employee organizations; as
such discussion is exempt from the provisions of Chapter 21. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
* Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 5:42 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/Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS 10/6/08
Iowa City City Council special meeting 7:15 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Roosevelt
Elementary students: Jessie Harder, Layla Siddig.
The Mayor proclaimed: Community Mental Health Month -October 2008; White Cane
Safety Day -October 15, 2008, Patti Westphal, Old Capital Chapter National Federation of
the Blind accepting.
Moved and seconded to consider Item No. 9 at this time. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-295, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE FOR
JUMPSTART IOWA HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
PROGRAMS. The following individuals appeared: Charlie Eastham, 37 Colwyn Ct.; Mike
Crawford, 54 Pentire Circle; Marc Linder, Steve McGuire, 825 Eastmoor Dr.; Mary Stein, 48
Pentire Circle; and Morris Dailey, Normandy Dr. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Susan Riedl, Jo Cunningham, Martha Monick, Ivan Hall (3), and
Michael Crawford. (Council returned to Item no. 4 on the agenda.)
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: September 22, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; September
22, Special Council Work Session; September 23, Special Council Formal Official and
Complete; September 23, 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): Housing
and Community Development Commission -August 21, 2008; Library Board of Trustees
-August 28, 2008; Parks and Recreation Commission -August 13, 2008;
Telecommunications Commission -August 25, 2008; Human Rights Commission -
August 26, 2008; Planning and Zoning Commission -September 4, 2008; Civil Service
Commission -September 16, 2008.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class E Liquor License for Sauce, Inc., dba Sauce, 108 E. College St.
Renewal: Class C Beer Permit for HWZ, LLC, dba RJ'Z Express, 2 Escort Ln.;
Class C Liquor License for Hilltop Tavern, Ltd., dba Hilltop Lounge, 1100 N. Dodge St.;
Special Class C Liquor License for, David Zaghloul dba Cafe Z, 1705 S First Avenue
Suite A; Class C Liquor License for Caffrey, Inc., dba DC'S, 124 S. Dubuque St.; Class
E Liquor License for Jason Caylor dba Liquor Downtown, 315 S. Gilbert St.; Class E
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Liquor License for Los Portales Mexican Restaurant, Inc., dba Los Portales, 1402 S.
Gilbert St.
Resolutions: RES. 08-296, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING TWO
MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 985 LONGFELLOW COURT,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 08-297, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RESALE AND OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT
REGARDING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 985 LONGFELLOW COURT, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 08-298, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND
AN AMENDMENT TO MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1319
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 08-299, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS
REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND AN AMENDED MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1705 FLATIRON DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Esther Drew regarding Snow Ordinance; Arvind Thakore
regarding Iowa Police Station; Garden at 523 Church St. letters from Tim Holman, Josh
Kaine, Judith Pascoe, Claire Sponsler [staff correspondence included]; Kelly Hepner
regarding Rent prices [staff response included]; Garry Klein regarding Iowa Policy
Project Report-Building Strong Foundations; Karen Kubby regarding discussion on
Affordable Housing.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Jim Clayton, 119 E. College, appeared requesting a change in the agenda to allow an
opportunity for public comments prior to approval of liquor license renewals; and encouraged
attendance at a public forum sponsored by the Alcoholic Beverage Commission on nuisances
and problem liquor licenses at Davenport City Hall on October 8. Leah Cohen, 1638 Teg Dr.,
presented suggestions for downtown alcohol issues. Mary Gravitt appeared regarding housing
needs for senior citizens and accessibility issues at the Public Library.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for October 21, 2008, to consider
adoption of the Central District Plan as an element of the Comprehensive plan. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Article 14-5B, Sign Regulations,
Article 14-9C, Sign Definitions, Section 14-4B-1, Minor Modifications, and Article 14-3C
Design Review, to allow limited use of freestanding signs in the Central Business Service
(CB-2) Zone, add a definition and standards for entranceway signs, and clarify regulations
regarding signs on rental properties. The following individuals appeared: Judith Pascoe, 317
Fairchild St, and coordinator for the Northside Neighborhood Association; Mike McLaughlin,
Coralville; and Sue Futrell, 311 Fairchild St. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from Carol Klaus, Perry Howell, Chris Vinsonhaler, Kent and Kay Ackerson, James Ponto,
Bonnie Penno, Hannah Hinckley, Claire Sponsler, Jesse Singerman, Rebecca Beachy,
Susan Futrell, William Buss, Barbara Buss, George Wagner (2), Jean Walker, Judy
Sivertsen, Jane and Walter Kopsa, Julie Jones. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Article 14-5B, Sign Regulations,
Article 14-9C, Sign Definitions, Section 14-4B-1, Minor Modifications, and Article 14-3C
Design Review, to allow limited use of freestanding signs in the Central Business Service
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(CB-2) Zone, add a definition and standards for entranceway signs, and clarify regulations
regarding signs on rental properties, be given first vote. Judith Pascoe, 317 Fairchild St.,
appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.87
acres of property located south of Dodge Street and west of Scott Boulevard from Research
Development Park (RDP) to Commercial Office (CO-1) (REZ08-00008) (University of Iowa
Credit Union). The following individuals appeared: Dick Noble, representing University of
Iowa Credit Union, and Dwight Doberstein, Neumann Monson.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.87
acres of property located south of Dodge Street and west of Scott Boulevard from Research
Development Park (RDP) to Commercial Office (CO-1) (REZ08-00008) (University of Iowa
Credit Union), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-300, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
LYTHAM CONDOMINIUMS, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign
and the City Clerk to attest an agreement for walkway improvements and future partial release
of pedestrian access easement on 210 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa. The following
individuals appeared: Thom Geshay, Adam Valente, Ron Kim, and Mark French, representing
the Sheraton; Jim Clayton, 119 E. College St.; Bob Thompson, 1004 Church St.; and Rebecca
Neades, representing the Chamber of Commerce. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Feather Lacy. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to October 21 a resolution approving and authorizing
the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an agreement for walkway improvements and
future partial release of pedestrian access easement on 210 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City,
Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 6, entitled "Public Health and
Safety," Chapter 10, entitled, "Smokefree Places," to correct the diagram that illustrates
where smoking is prohibited in City Plaza, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-301, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO .USE A PORTION OF CITY
STREETS AND PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF A FIBER OPTIC NETWORK.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-302, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT AUTOMATIC SOURCE
TRANSFER PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-303, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT BY
ANISTON VILLAGES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP BY COMMITTING TO A LOAN OF $282,000
FUNDED BY ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A
LETTER OF SUPPORT TO FULFILL THE THRESHOLD REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOW
INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT APPLICATION.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-304, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT BY DELETING ONE FULL-TIME PC
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DESKTOP ANALYST POSITION, PAYGRADE 27; DELETING ONE FULL-TIME
PC/COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN POSITION (PAYGRADE 25); ADDING ONE FULL-
TIME SYSTEMS ENGINEER POSITION, PAYGRADE 28; AND ONE FULL-TIME VOICE
AND DATA NETWORK ANALYST POSITION, PAYGRADE 28.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-305, AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN
BY RECLASSIFYING THE POSITION OF BODY REPAIR MECHANIC FROM GRADE 10
TO GRADE 12.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-306, UNCLASSIFIED SALARY
COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 FOR-THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY
CLERK.
The Mayor noted the following vacancies received no applications and will be
readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, plus afive-year term ending December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission to
fill asix-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission to fill
an unexpired plus a two year term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2010,
One (1) person -Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing. 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:
Youth Advisory Commission to fill an unexpired plus a two year term, effective upon
appointment, ending December 31, 2010, One (1) person -Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Board of
Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -January 1, 2014; Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013. Appeals, Board of
for two vacancies to fill five-year terms January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, one for a
Mechanical Professional; Human Rights Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year
terms January 1, 2009 -January 1, 2012.; Parks & Recreation Commission for two vacancies
to fill four-year terms January 1, 2009 -January 1, 2013; Public Art Advisory Committee for
two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2009 -January 1, 2012; Senior Center
Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2009 -January 1, 2011;
Youth Advisory Commission to fill atwo-year term, January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010.
One (1) person -Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing. Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, October 29, 2008.
Moved and seconded to adjourn at 10:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of ouncil Activ' 'es is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
s/Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk l
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Date: October 13, 2008
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Special Council Work Session /Retreat, October 4, 2008, 9:00 AM, Highlander
Conference Center, Quality Inns & Suites
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright
UISG Rep: Gunn
Staff: Lombardo, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse, O'Brien, Trueblood, Hargadine,
Boothroy, Johansen, Rocca, O'Malley, Craig, Davidson, Kopping, Craig
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
Opening remarks were made by City Manager Lombardo and Mayor Bailey. Lynn
Montei, Lynn Montei Associates, facilitated discussion (and provided aread-out
summary attached.
Flip Chart # 1
LISTEN FOR
What's new and surprising
What's different
Rather than what's in common
LSITEN TO
See the world thorough the eyes of the other person
And
So the speaker will feel heard
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Flip Chart # 2
*First Group
Excel
Small town with great
- community services
hospitals
arts
- Welcome diverse opinions
- Listening to community /public input
Miss Mark
- Riverfront development
- Downtown retail and entertainment
- Activities for young people
Nobody Wants
- CRIME
- Alcohol Abuse -after l OPM downtown
*Second group
Excel
1. Quality of life
e.g. Arts
2. Provision of Services
Responsiveness
Missing the Mark
1. Lack of basic retail in Iowa City
2. Inadequate attention to vulnerable populations
e.g. transportation to children
declining neighborhoods
3. Municipal revenue sources
4. Underutilization of university presence and local government cooperation
Nobody wants
1. Alcohol culture
2. Declining neighborhoods
3. Acknowledgement of limited resources (Government)
4. Homeless persons
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*Third Group
Excel
- Community involvement
- When we celebrate
- When we accommodate all life styles
- Community offers many avenues for fulfillment
- Greta neighborhoods
- Growth without creative isolation -still feel part of the community
Miss Mark
- When we play the blame game -about community ills
- As a community -not planned well for future
- As a community, we've not tapped into what our growing diversity offers
Nobodv Likes
- Drunkenness issues
- Homelessness
Dynamics
- -Taxes
- (increased) violence
*Fourth Group
Excel
~ Quality of life and availability of services
~ Citizen involvement /engagement
-~ Education
Miss the Mark
~ Decision making vs. info gathering
(trying to please all)
What Nobody Wants
- Crime /violence
- Too many bars (imbalance)
(availability of retail) not just downtown
- Uncontrolled /unmanageable /under utilitized River
- Isolated neighborhood /the "problem area"
Flip Clzart # 3
At what crossroads does I. C. stand?
What is just waiting to happen?
Retreat Minutes
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Flip Chart # 4
^ An opportunity to work on relationship with University.
^ Also applies to others
o Coralville, etc.
^ Continuation of DT evolution -what exactly do ~ can it to be?
^ In the conclusion, should we look at others and learn from them?
^ Are we "tipping point" re alcohol issue -has impact on everything, ramifications.
^ Not tapping into University diversity (in broader sense) -great potential there -what
are our opportunities?
^ What's the City's role in the corridor? Look at it from regional perspective.
^ Are we going to purposeful about how we are going to engage the future, or let it
organically evolve?
^ Be explicit about the City's role and contribution.
^ Challenge the community to assume a proactive role in creating what it wants.
^ Economic conditions must be faced, acknowledged.
^ Define the City's role to be active and remain so in policy arena (State).
^ Retail is what the DT lacks, to give people a reason to come into the City.
^ Think of the issues that give rise to "problems".
^ Is there a perception that Coralville is leaving I.C. in the dust?
^ University is an economic buffer, but $ aren't being spent in I.C.
^ Sales tax was defeated once, it's be(en) awhile ... just waiting to happen. Insufficient
substitute revenues.
^ How we handle flooding losses /neighborhoods -ramification of this. Rebuild,
decline?
^ Shape what we want to do about affordable housing.
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^ City will have to define its role relative to alcohol issues -how can the City be
prepared?
^ Growing pains, more competition with antiquated funding mechanisms - on the
context of (increased) costs. Existing templates need to be replaced.
^ How does I.C. identify itself our population needs different things.
^ How do we distinguish ourself?
^ Where do we need to take our government? And how do we do that?
^ How do we engage the community?
Flip Chart # 5
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Flip Clzart # 6
Difference between Comp(rehensive) Plan and Strat(etic) Plan
Comp Plan
o Legislatively required
o Broadest construct
0 10-20 year timeframe
o Amended regularly
Timin
Flip Chart # 7
Principles of Enga eg ment
• Widen the circle of involvement
• Connect to each other, and around purpose
• Embrace democratic principles
•'• Create communities of action
Flip Chart # 8
G(oals)1.
O(objectives) a)
b)
c)
G 2.
Our community is a steward of the
natural environment with a robust framework
G. 3.
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Flip Chart # 9
Systems Thinking
A discipline for seeing
The whole
And how the parts
Are related to each other
And to the whole
Evaluation forms were distributed and returned. Meeting adjourned 1:40 PM.
Attachment: Read-Out provided by Lynn Montei
Read-out of the City Council and Management Team Retreat
City of Iowa City, Iowa
October 4, 2008
Submitted by Lynn Montei
Overview
The purpose of this document is to provide a record of workshop output, so that it
may be used for minutes of the meeting or for reference. This record was
transcribed from content generated and self-recorded by the four table groupings
or generated in whole group dialogue.
Current Reality
These current conditions were generated from table team dialogue in the
categories of 1) where we Excel, 2) where we Miss the Mark, and 3) what exists
that Nobody Wants. This is simply a representation of the data generated by the
participants in dialogue with each other, without synthesis or tabulation:
Excel
• Quality of life and the availability of services
• Citizen involvement/engagement
• Education
• Community involvement
• When we celebrate
• When we accommodate all life styles
• Community offers many avenues for fulfillment
• Great neighborhoods
• Growth without creating isolation -still feel part of community
• Quality of life, e.g. arts
• Provision of services -responsiveness
• Small town with great
--community services
--hospital
--arts
• Welcome diverse opinions
• Listening to community/public input
Montei Read-Out
October 4, 2008
Page 2
Miss the Mark
• Common identity beyond "University"
• Working together for the common good
--University/City
--Among other interests in groups
• Being economically strong minus the University...complacency?
• Decision-making versus information gathering (trying to please all)
• Riverfront development
• Downtown retail and entertainment
• Activities for young people
• Lack of basic retail in Iowa City
• Inadequate attention to vulnerable population, e.g. transportation for children,
declining neighborhoods
• Municipal revenue sources
• Underutilization of university presence and local government cooperation
• When we play the blame game -about community ills
• As a community -not planned well for future
• As a community, we've not tapped into what our growing diversity offers
What Nobody Wants
• Alcohol culture
• Declining neighborhoods
• Acknowledgment of limited government resources
• Homeless persons
• Crime!!
• Alcohol abuse -after 10 p.m. downtown
• Crime/violence
• Too many bars (in balance) (availability of retail) not just downtown
• Uncontrolled/unmanageable, underutilized River
• Isolated neighborhood/the "problem areas"
• Drunkenness issues
• Homelessness dynamics
• Taxes
• Increased violence
Montei Read-Out
October 4, 2008
Page 3
Crossroads
At what crossroads do we stand? What is just waiting to happen?
• An opportunity to work on relationship with the University
• An opportunity to work on relationship with Coralville, others
• Continuation of the downtown evolution -what exactly can it be?
• In the continuum, should we look at others and learn from them?
• Are we at a "tipping point" regarding alcohol issue -has impact on everything,
ramifications
• Not tapping into increasing diversity (in broadest sense) -great potential
there -what are our opportunities?
• What's the city's role in the corridor? Look at it from a regional perspective.
• Are we going to be purposeful about how were going to engage the future, or
let it organically evolve?
• Be explicit about the city's role and contribution.
• Challenge the community to assume a proactive role in creating what it
wants.
• Economic conditions must be faced, acknowledged.
• Define the city's role to be active and remain so in policy arena (state).
• Retail is what the downtown lacks, to give people a reason to come into the
city.
• Think of the issues that give rise to "problems."
• Is there a perception that Coralville is leaving Iowa City in the dust?
• University is an economic buffer, but dollars aren't being spent in Iowa City
• Sales tax was defeated once; it's been a while...just waiting to happen.
Insufficient substitute revenues.
• How we handle flooding losses/neighborhoods -ramifications of this...
rebuild? decline?
• Shape what we want to do about affordable housing.
• City will have to define its role relative to alcohol issues -how can the city be
prepared?
• Growing pains, more competition, with antiquated funding mechanism - in the
context of increasing costs. Existing templates need to be replaced.
• How does Iowa City identify itself -our population needs different things.
• How do we distinguish ourselves?
• Where do we want to take our government? How do we do that?
• How do we engage the community?
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Date: October 6, 2008
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, October 6, 2008, 5:43 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Hayek
UISG Rep: Gunn
Staff: Lombardo, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson. Long, Hightshoe, Ford, Boothroy, Dulek,
Knoche, Vanatter, C. Smith, Sweeting, Fosse, DeMeulenaere
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
FLOOD UPDATE [reference agenda item #9 and IP3]
PCD Director Davidson, Community Development Coordinator Long, Economic Development
Coordinator Ford, Civil Engr. C. Smith and City Manager Lombardo provided information and
facilitated discussion (overheads on file).
Handouts:
BCA Waiver under Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 10/6/08
Jumpstart / CDBG Flood Recovery Funding Process Begins October 7'h, 2008
Flood Discussion Points /Questions for City Council on October 6, 2008
Council agreed affirmatively to the ten questions asked in the memo distributed at the work
session, and directed staff to proceed as discussed.
Staff Action: Proceed as directed. (Lombardo)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - No applicants, re-advertise
Airport Zoning Commission - No applicants, re-advertise
Youth Advisory Commission - No applicants, re-advertise
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 9 -Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign .... To agreements with the
State for Jumpstart Iowa Housing Assistance and Small Business Assistance Programs)
Majority of Council agreed to move consideration of this item to the beginning of the formal
meeting. Community Coordinator Long present for discussion.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION -September 25 and October 2
None
Council Work Session
October 6, 2008
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COUNCIL TIME
None
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
Mayor Bailey stated she was unable to attend the 40th anniversary of the Community Mental
Health Center on October 9. Council Member Champion would be attending representing the
City.
Mayor Bailey also shared an invitation from the Association of Realtors fora "Realtor -Homes
For Our Future" meeting on October 8. Council Member O'Donnell would be attending.
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE
None
Meeting adjourned 7:05 PM.
* Revised 1/7/09
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 6, 2008
Iowa City City Council special meeting 5:15 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey,
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell,
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None. Staff members present: Lombardo, Helling, Dilkes,
Karr.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Correia, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with city
employee organizations; as such discussion is exempt from the provisions of Chapter
21. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 5:18 p.m.
Council returned to open session 5:40 p.m.
* Moved by Correia, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn special meeting 5:42 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, c ntact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
MPLETE DESRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITI S
OCTOBER 6, 2008
Iowa City City Co cil special meeting 5:15 p.m. at City all. Mayor Bailey,
presiding. Council Membe present: Bailey, Champion, Corr ia, Hayek, O'Donnell,
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: No e. Staff members present: L bardo, Helling, Dilkes,
Karr.
Moved by Wright, second by Correia, to adjour to executive session to
discuss as a public employer, stra y regarding colle ive bargaining with city
employee organizations; as such dis ussion is exe t from the provisions of Chapter
21. Affirmative roll call vote unanimou 7/0, all C ncil Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and adjourn d into a ecutive session 5:18 p.m.
Council returned to open session 6. 0 p
Moved by Correia, seconded by O'D ell, to adjourn special meeting 6:42 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried una i ously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Regenia D. Bailey, 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
OCTOBER 6, 2008
Iowa City City Council special meeting 7:15 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Lombardo, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Smith, Knoche,
Long, Boothroy, Hightshoe, Davidson, Dulek, Vanatter, Ford, Fosse, O'Malley.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Roosevelt
Elementary students: Jessie Harder, Layla Siddig.
The Mayor proclaimed: Community Mental Health Month -October 2008; White Cane
Safety Day -October 15, 2008, Patti Westphal, Old Capital Chapter National Federation of
the Blind accepting.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to consider Item No. 9 at this time. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 08-295, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AGREEMENTS WITH THE
STATE FOR JUMPSTART IOWA HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SMALL BUSINESS
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. The following individuals appeared: Charlie Eastham, 37
Colwyn Ct.; Mike Crawford, 54 Pentire Circle; Marc Linder, Steve McGuire, 825 Eastmoor
Dr.; Mary Stein, 48 Pentire Circle; and Morris Dailey, Normandy Dr. Community Development
Coordinator Long, PCD Director Davidson, and Economic Development Coordinator Ford
present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Correia, to
accept correspondence from Susan Riedl, Jo Cunningham, Martha Monick, Ivan Hall (3), and
Michael Crawford. (Council returned to Item no. 4 on the agenda.)
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, 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: September 22, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; September
22, Special Council Work Session; September 23, Special Council Formal Official and
Complete; September 23, 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): Housing
and Community Development Commission -August 21, 2008; Library Board of Trustees
-August 28, 2008; Parks and Recreation Commission -August 13, 2008;
Telecommunications Commission -August 25, 2008; Human Rights Commission -
August 26, 2008; Planning and Zoning Commission -September 4, 2008; Civil Service
Commission -September 16, 2008.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class E Liquor License for Sauce, Inc., dba Sauce, 108 E. College St.
Renewal: Class C Beer Permit for HWZ, LLC, dba RJ'Z Express, 2 Escort Ln.;
Class C Liquor License for Hilltop Tavern, Ltd., dba Hilltop Lounge, 1100 N. Dodge St.;
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Special Class C Liquor License for, David Zaghloul dba Cafe Z, 1705 S First Avenue
Suite A; Class C Liquor License for Caffrey, Inc., dba DC'S, 124 S. Dubuque St.; Class
E Liquor License for Jason Caylor dba Liquor Downtown, 315 S. Gilbert St.; Class E
Liquor License for Los Portales Mexican Restaurant, Inc., dba Los Portales, 1402 S.
Gilbert St.
Resolutions: RES. 08-296, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING TWO
MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 985 LONGFELLOW COURT,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 08-297 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RESALE AND OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT
REGARDING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 985 LONGFELLOW COURT, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 08-298, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND
AN AMENDMENT TO MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1319
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 08-299, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS
REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND AN AMENDED MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1705 FLATIRON DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Esther Drew regarding Snow Ordinance; Arvind Thakore
regarding Iowa Police Station; Garden at 523 Church St. letters from Tim Holman, Josh
Kaine, Judith Pascoe, Claire Sponsler [staff correspondence included]; Kelly Hepner
regarding Rent prices [staff response included]; Garry Klein regarding Iowa Policy
Project Report-Building Strong Foundations; Karen Kubby regarding discussion on
Affordable Housing.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Jim Clayton, 119 E. College, appeared requesting a change in the agenda to allow an
opportunity for public comments prior to approval of liquor license renewals; and encouraged
attendance at a public forum sponsored by the Alcoholic Beverage Commission on nuisances
and problem liquor licenses at Davenport City Hall on October 8. Leah Cohen, 1638 Teg Dr.,
presented suggestions for downtown alcohol issues. Mary Gravitt appeared regarding housing
needs for senior citizens and accessibility issues at the Public Library.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Hayek, to set a public hearing for October 21,
2008, to consider adoption of the Central District Plan as an element of the Comprehensive
plan. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Article 14-5B, Sign Regulations,
Article 14-9C, Sign Definitions, Section 14-4B-1, Minor Modifications, and Article 14-3C
Design Review, to allow limited use of freestanding signs in the Central Business Service
(CB-2) Zone, add a definition and standards for entranceway signs, and clarify regulations
regarding signs on rental properties. PCD Director Davidson presented information. The
following individuals appeared: Judith Pascoe, 317 Fairchild St, and coordinator for the
Northside Neighborhood Association; Mike McLaughlin, Coralville; and Sue Futrell, 311
Fairchild St. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Wright, seconded
by Correia, to accept correspondence from Carol Klaus, Perry Howell, Chris Vinsonhaler,
Kent and Kay Ackerson, James Ponto, Bonnie Penno, Hannah Hinckley, Claire Sponsler,
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Jesse Singerman, Rebecca Beachy, Susan Futrell, William Buss, Barbara Buss, George
Wagner (2), Jean Walker, Judy Sivertsen, Jane and Walter Kopsa, Julie Jones. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Article 14-
5B, Sign Regulations, Article 14-9C, Sign Definitions, Section 14-4B-1, Minor Modifications,
and Article 14-3C Design Review, to allow limited use of freestanding signs in the Central
Business Service (CB-2) Zone, add a definition and standards for entranceway signs, and
clarify regulations regarding signs on rental properties, be given first vote. The Mayor asked
that Council share any ex parte communications, and none were reported. After discussion,
moved by Champion, to eliminate all permanently attached signs in RM-12, RM-20, RMS-20,
RM-44, and PRM zones. The Mayor declared the motion dead for lack of a second. Judith
Pascoe, 317 Fairchild St., appeared. Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to amend
the ordinance to prohibit permanently affixed residential leasing company signs in RM-12,
RM-20, RMS-20, RM-44, and PRM zones. After discussion, the motion to amend was
withdrawn by the mover and seconder. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Hayek, to defer
ordinance to October 21St. The Mayor declared the motion failed, 3/4, with the following
division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Hayek, Wilburn. Nays: Correia, Bailey, Wright,
Champion. Absent: None. Affirmative roll call vote on first consideration carried, 5/2, Hayek
and O'Donnell voting "no". The Mayor declared the original motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.87
acres of property located south of Dodge Street and west of Scott Boulevard from Research
Development Park (RDP) to Commercial Office (CO-1) (REZ08-00008) (University of Iowa
Credit Union). PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. The following individuals
appeared: Dick Noble, representing University of Iowa Credit Union, and Dwight Doberstein,
Neumann Monson.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 3.87 acres of property located south of Dodge Street and west of Scott
Boulevard from Research Development Park (RDP) to Commercial Office (CO-1) (REZ08-
00008) (University of Iowa Credit Union), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 08-300, APPROVING THE
FINAL PLAT OF LYTHAM CONDOMINIUMS, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB08-00008). PCD
Director Davidson present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign
and the City Clerk to attest an agreement for walkway improvements and future partial release
of pedestrian access easement on 210 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa. Economic
Developer Ford present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Thom Geshay,
Adam Valente, Ron Kim, and Mark French, representing the Sheraton; Jim Clayton, 119 E.
College St.; Bob Thompson, 1004 Church St.; and Rebecca Neades, representing the
Chamber of Commerce. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Correia, to accept correspondence
from Feather Lacy. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, to defer to October 21 a resolution
approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an agreement for
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walkway improvements and future partial release of pedestrian access easement on 210 South
Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance amending Title 6, entitled
"Public Health and Safety," Chapter 10, entitled, "Smokefree Places," to correct the diagram
that illustrates where smoking is prohibited in City Plaza, be given first vote. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 08-301, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO USE A
PORTION OF CITY STREETS AND PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION,
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A FIBER OPTIC NETWORK. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 08-302, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
AUTOMATIC SOURCE TRANSFER PROJECT to Price Industrial Electric, Hiawatha, IA for
$126,200.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 08-303, SUPPORTING THE
DEVELOPMENT BY ANISTON VILLAGES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP BY COMMITTING TO
A LOAN OF $282,000 FUNDED BY ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO FULFILL THE THRESHOLD
REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT APPLICATION. Finance
Director O'Malley present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 08-304, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT BY DELETING ONE FULL-
TIME PC DESKTOP ANALYST POSITION, PAYGRADE 27; DELETING ONE FULL-TIME
PC/COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN POSITION (PAYGRADE 25); ADDING ONE FULL-
TIME SYSTEMS ENGINEER POSITION, PAYGRADE 28; AND ONE FULL-TIME VOICE
AND DATA NETWORK ANALYST POSITION, PAYGRADE 28. Finance Director O'Malley
present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 08-305, AMENDING THE
AFSCME PAY PLAN BY RECLASSIFYING THE POSITION OF BODY REPAIR MECHANIC
FROM GRADE 10 TO GRADE 12. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 08-306, UNCLASSIFIED
SALARY COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY AND
CITY CLERK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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The Mayor noted the following vacancies received no applications and will be
readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, plus afive-year term ending December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission to
fill asix-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission to fill
an unexpired plus a two year term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2010,
One (1) person -Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing. 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:
Youth Advisory Commission to fill an unexpired plus a two year term, effective upon
appointment, ending December 31, 2010, One (1) person -Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Board of
Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -January 1, 2014; Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013. Appeals, Board of
for two vacancies to fill five-year terms January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, one for a
Mechanical Professional; Human Rights Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year
terms January 1, 2009 -January 1, 2012.; Parks & Recreation Commission for two vacancies
to fill four-year terms January 1, 2009 -January 1, 2013; Public Art Advisory Committee for
two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2009 -January 1, 2012; Senior Center
Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2009 -January 1, 2011;
Youth Advisory Commission to fill atwo-year term, January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010.
One (1) person -Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing. Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, October 29, 2008.
Council Member Correia reminded everyone to attend the 25th annual Human Rights
awards breakfast on October 23; and asked staff to follow up on accessibility issues raised by
Mary Gravitt during public discussion.
Mayor Bailey acknowledged the Council and department head retreat on October 4,
and thanked those participating; and noted the successful "Run For The Schools" event held
the same week-end.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wright, to adjourn at 10:05 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk