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COMPLETE DESRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 31, 2010
Iowa City City Council special meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Fosse, Holecek, Karr, Long, Davidson,
Kuecker, Ongie.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, the following items and recommendations
in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete
Items 2c(2) Stadium Club Liquor License and 2c(3) Stadium Club Outdoor Service Area, from
Consent Calendar:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: August 16, Regular Council Work Session; August 16, Special Council
Formal Official and Complete; August 17, Regular Council Formal Official and
Complete; August 20, 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): Human
Rights Commission -July 20, 2010; Planning and Zoning Commission -June 17,
2010; Planning and Zoning Commission -August 5, 2010; Historic Preservation
Commission -July 8, 2010; Youth Advisory Commission -July 13, 2010; Board of
Adjustment -July 14, 2010; Housing and Community Development Commission -
June 30, 2010; Airport Commission -July 15, 2010; Airport Commission -July 27,
2010; Telecommunications Commission -July 26, 2010.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for AKA White, Inc., dba Summit Restaurant & Bar, 10 S.
Clinton St.; Renewals: Class C Liquor License for Hall Place Ventures, Corp., dba
Airliner Bar, 22 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Short's Burger and Shine,
LLC, dba Short's Burger and Shine, 18 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for
George's Buffet, Inc., dba George's Buffet, 312 E. Market St.; Special Class C Liquor
License for Zio Johno's, Inc., dba Zio Johno's Iowa City, 953 S. Riverside Dr.; Class C
Beer Permit for Casey's Marketing Company dba Casey's General Store #2761, 204
N. Dubuque St.; Class C Beer Permit for Casey's Marketing Company dba Casey's
General Store #2781, 1410 Willow Creek Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Jaxco, LLC,
dba Blackstone, 503 Westbury; Class C Liquor License for Cream, LLC, dba Union
Bar, 121 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Atlas World Grill, Inc., dba Atlas
World Grill, Inc., 127 Iowa Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative
Society dba New Pioneer Co Op Fresh Food Market, 22 S. Van Buren St. RES. 10-
380, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to Cream, LLC, dba Union Bar, 121 E. College St.
Motion: Approve disbursements in the amount of $41,570,266.02 for the period
of July 1 through July 31, 2010, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit.
Resolutions: RES. 10-381, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
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THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT
UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 614 RUNDELL
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-382, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND TWO RIVERS BANK AND
TRUST, CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 355 EAST IOWA
AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-383, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST DOCUMENTATION FOR THE RELEASE OF A
SCHOOL SITE COVENANT; RES. 10-384, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2537 WHISPERING PRAIRIE AVENUE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1)
YIELD sign at the north corner of the intersection of Kennedy Parkway and Crabapple
Court, and installation of (1) YIELD sign at the south corner of the intersection of
Kennedy Parkway and Rosebud Place; Transit Advisory Group (TAG) regarding
Sunday Transit Service; Jermaine Ramsey regarding Melrose on game days.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Mayor Hayek left the meeting due to a conflict of interest on the two items deleted
from the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn now presiding. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to
approve the recommendation of denial of Special Class C Liquor License for South End Zone
Ventures, LLC, dba Stadium Club, 817 Melrose Ave. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion
carried, 6/0, Hayek abstaining.
Mayor Hayek returned to the meeting, and now presiding.
Del Holland, 1701 E. Court St., updated Council on the Bike Library and thanked them
for their support; and as Chairperson of Environmental Advocates and noted the debris
saved from the landfill as a result of the Bike Library. Suzanne Bentler, 520 S. Governor,
appeared regarding neighborhood house parties.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Iowa City Zoning Code,
Section 14-3B-1 Historic District Overlay Zone; Section 14-8E-2, Historic Review; Section 14-
8E-3, Certificate of Economic Hardship; and Section 14-2B-6, Multifamily Site Development
Standards. PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion. Planner Kuecker presented a power
point of the changes. Alicia Trimble, Historic Preservation chairperson, appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending the Iowa City
Zoning Code, Section 14-3B-1 Historic District Overlay Zone; Section 14-8E-2, Historic
Review; Section 14-8E-3, Certificate of Economic Hardship; and Section 14-2B-6, Multifamily
Site Development Standards, be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 10-4401, AMENDING TITLE 3,
ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED
"SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES, AND PENALTIES," SECTION
3-4-5, ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL," OF THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE OR
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CHANGE CERTAIN SOLID WASTE CHARGES, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance amending Title 16 of the
City Code, entitled "Public Works," Chapter 1, entitled, "Streets, Sidewalks and Public Right
of Way," to establish a permit process for placement of pianos on the public right of way, be
given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled
"Business and License Regulations," Chapter 1, entitled "General Licensing Provisions" and
Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs" to clarify revocation procedures, rate provisions and driver
badge provisions to place responsibility for issuance of an identification card and driver
liability insurance on the taxicab business, be given second vote. Moved by Bailey,
seconded by Wilburn, to remove the language regarding packet delivery rates under Section
5-2-7A(3). The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Moved by Wright, 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. 10-4402, AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED "BUSINESS AND
LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED "GENERAL LICENSING
PROVISIONS" AND CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "TAXICABS" TO CLARIFY REVOCATION
PROCEDURES, RATE PROVISIONS AND DRIVER BADGE PROVISIONS TO PLACE
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ISSUANCE OF AN IDENTIFICATION CARD AND DRIVER
LIABILITY INSURANCE ON THE TAXICAB BUSINESS, be voted on for final passage at this
time, as amended (original motion withdrawn). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wright,
seconded by Champion, that the ordinance be adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 10-385, RESCINDING PRIOR
RESOLUTION NO. 07-334 AND IN LIEU THEREOF SETTING FEES AND INSURANCE
REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF REGULATIONS FOR
TAXICABS, BY INCREASING THE VEHICLE DECAL ISSUANCE AND REPLACEMENT
FEE TO REFLECT ACTUAL INSPECTION COSTS AND DELETING DRIVER BADGE
FEES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 5,
entitled "Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs," by repealing
subsections 5-2-2, "Taxicab Business License; Vehicle Decals," and 5-2-4, "Vehicle
Inspection Required," in their entirety and replacing them with new subsections; and
amending 5-2-7 to provide provisions for rate changes, be given second vote. The following
individuals appeared: Amanda Stevens, 413 - 6t" Ave # 3 (C), rep. Aardvak Taxi; Roger
Bradley, 232 Elizabeth St., rep. Yellow Cab; Peter Wezeman, 1016 Diana St., rep. Aardvak-
Taxi; Marialyce Prior, 2100 S. Scott Blvd. # 40; and Roman Schoenberger, 2100 S. Scott
Blvd. # 40. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to accept
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correspondence from David Stoddard. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wright, 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. 10-4403, AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "BUILDING
AND HOUSING," CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED, "BUILDING CODE," SECTION 3, ENTITLED
"AMENDMENTS TO CODE," TO DELETE SECTION 313 OF THE INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE, 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 Wright, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 10-386, APPROVING THE
POLICE CHIEF'S REVISED GUIDELINES FOR REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR INITIAL
AND RENEWAL LIQUOR LICENSES, BEER PERMITS, AND WINE PERMITS AND THE.
POLICE ON-PREMISES RENEWAL FORM AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION 09-38.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus a
five-year term January 1, 2007 -December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a
five-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission for asix-
yearterm January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission for asix-year
term January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2015; Appeals, Board of to fill afive-year term January
1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, for a Mechanical Professional; Youth Advisory Commission
for atwo-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010 for Tate High. Applications must
be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 15, 2010; Telecommunications
Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 13, 2011;
Youth Advisory Commission to fill an unexpired term for At Large, effective upon
appointment, ending December 31, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, October 6, 2010. 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.]
Council Member Dickens stated the Taste of Iowa City event was very well attended
the previous week, noting the event would be repeated in the spring.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn noted the United Way kick off ceremony scheduled for
September 2.
Council Member Wright reported that the Landlocked Film Festival was a terrific event,
and he was looking forward to next year.
Council Member Mims thanked all the volunteers, mentors, tutors, and neighborhood
folks that attended the celebration at The Spot on the quiet summer experienced on the
City's southeast side.
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Mayor Hayek noted the perfect Friday evening weather and experience at the Friday
Night concert series; and thanked people for their patience with all the road construction.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn meeting 8:15 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Matthew J. y Ic~Mayor
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Date: August 16, 2010
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 16, 2010, 7:10 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright
UISG: Higgins
Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Long, Knoche, Boothroy, Moran, Robinson, Goers,
Hargadine
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
JOINT MEETING WITH PARKS 8~ RECREATION COMMISSION RE: AFFILIATE FEES
[IP2 of 8/12 Info Packet]
The following Parks & Recreation Commission Members were present: Lorin Ditzler, David
Bourgeois, Clay Claussen, Aaron Krohmer and John Westefeld. Parks & Recreation Dir. Moran
also present for discussion. After discussion a majority were supportive of affiliate fees, agreed
to have the Commission determine a plan for "credit" for past contributions that benefitted the
community, and not just the organization, and have the memo of understanding reviewed by the
City Attorney's office.
STAFF ACTION: The Commission meet and report back to Council on outstanding
issues. (Moran)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applicants, re-advertise
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applicants, re-advertise
Airport Zoning Commission - no applicants, re-advertise
Airport Zoning Commission - no applicants, re-advertise
Board of Appeals - no applicants, re-advertise
Housing and Community Development Commission - re-appt Charles Drum
Police Citizens Review Board -appoint Angelina Blanchard Manning
Youth Advisory Commission - no applicants, re-advertise
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 11 -resolution ... agreement with Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs ...
Iowa Great Places Program) In response to Council Member Bailey, PCD Dir. Davidson
noted the time commitment and stated, if approved, staff was ready to retain a consultant,
get the project designed, bid this winter, and ready in the spring.
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August 16, 2010
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2. (Consent Calendar # 3e (1) -resolution authorizing depositories) In response to Council
Member Mims, Interim City Manager Helling reported that institutions approach us and the
amounts are maximums.
3. (Agenda items # 8 & # 9 -ordinance amending Title 5 ... taxi ...) In response to Council
Members Mims and Champion, City Clerk Karr answered questions re "special event fees";
and distributed a memo requesting item # 9 be considered prior to # 8, and clarifying
agenda comments.
WEST SIDE LEVEE-FUNDING/LOCAL MATCH FOR I-JOBS [Agenda #6]
PCD Dir. Davidson and Community Development Coordinator Long presented information.
ALCOHOL/NON-ALCOHOL SPLIT VENUES [IP3 of 8/12 Info Packet]
City Atty. Dilkes, Asst. City Atty. Goers, Housing 8~ Inspection Services Dir. Boothroy, and Police
Chief Hargadine present for discussion. A majority expressed an interest in staff preparing an
ordinance that would allow for split venues in accordance with City Code safety issues, include
standards to qualify, and provide a mechanism for revocation of the local non-alcohol event
permit
STAFF ACTION: Draft ordinance for upcoming Council agenda, (Dilkes)
(Break 8:15-8:25)
TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USES NEAR KINNICK STADIUM [IP4 of 8/12 Info Packet]
Mayor Hayek stated he would be abstaining from discussion of this item due to a conflict of
interest, and left the table. City Atty. Dilkes facilitated the discussion by reviewing previous
memos from HIS Director Boothroy and Interim City Manager Helling regarding relocation of the
Magic Bus into a residential area and establishment of a permanent commercial use by the
Stadium Club, noting Mr. Baralow had distributed a packet that evening and she had not had
time to review. Housing & Inspection Services Dir. Boothroy present for discussion. After
discussion a majority of Council was not interested in making any changes to the City Zoning
Code.
STAFF ACTION: City Atty. will review recent correspondence from Mr. Barkalow and
clarify facts as needed. (Dilkes)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [7/15,7/22,7/29,8/5,8/12]
July 15 - No discussion
July 22 - No discussion
July 29 - (IP3) Mayor Pro tem Wilburn noted the great job on the Rummage in the Ramp event
August 5 - (IP9) Council Member Mims complimented staff on the "The Planner".
(IP2) Mayor Hayek noted the Economic Development Project update.
August 12 - (IP6) Majority directed staff to amend Code to allow permanent seasonal use.
(IP9) Mayor Hayek noted the ICAD Annual Luncheon 9/15.
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August 16, 2010
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COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Bailey stated the downtown was looking a bit "down, and inquired when
missing trees would be replaced, curbs repaired, and landscaping groomed. Interim City
Manager Helling asked for specific locations and staff would follow up. She also noted
missing trees on Church Street.
2. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn stated he had a work obligation the next evening and would be
arriving late for the formal meeting.
3. Mayor Hayek reported the City has been asked to sign a letter of support for the Senate
directed Electric Vehicle Deployment Act. Majority agreed to proceed with a letter to
Senators Harkin and Grassley, and will check with Congressmen Loebsack's office.
4. Mayor Hayek noted that the Mission Creek Music Festival had received funding in past
years but last year their application was received late (due to a City spam problem) and no
funding was awarded. The Mayor stated there was approximately $3,300 remaining in the
fund and asked if Council would be interested in awarding the amount to the Festival.
Majority agreed.
BUDGET PRIORITIES
None
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ITEMS [IP5 of 8/12 Info Packet
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS/KXIC
1. Council agreed to the following tentative schedule for the KXIC radio show:
August 18 - Hayek
August 25 - Dickens
September 1 -Champion
September 8 -Mims
September 15 -Wright
September 22 -Mims or Champion
(" Changes were made in the schedule in a memo distributed by City
2. Community Development Celebration on the 19th -Mayor Hayek, Council Members
Bailey and Wright
3. Neighborhood Centers (The Spot) on the 19tH -Council Member Mims
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE
City Clerk Karr stated the 8:00 AM special meeting scheduled for Friday, August 20, would be
posted on Tuesday, August 17tH
Meeting adjourned 9:10 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/16/10
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims,
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its
disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation; and to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where
premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the
governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape
recording of a session closed under this paragraph (real estate) shall be available for
public examination when the transaction discussed is completed. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and adjourned into executive session.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 7:10 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk'.
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s/Mat ew J. Hayek, Mayor
Attest: s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk f
Submitted for publication - 8/19/10.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/17/10
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn (7:34 PM),
Wright. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed Get Moving for Healthy Kids Day -August 29, 2010, Colleen
Davis accepting; Social Security-Go Green, Go Online, Going Strong at 75 Day-August 14,
2010.
The City Council presented a certificate of appreciation to Interim City Manager Dale
Helling in recognition of his 35 years of service to the City.
Moved and seconded 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: July 12, Special Council Work Session; July 12, 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): Historic
Preservation Commission -June 10, 2010; Historic Preservation Commission -May
27, 2010; Board of Adjustment: June 9, 2010; Airport Commission -July 1, 2010;
Airport Commission -June 17, 2010; Human Rights Commission -June 15, 2010;
Parks and Recreation Commission -May 12, 2010; Senior Center Commission -June
17, 2010; Senior Center Commission -May 20, 2010; Youth Advisory Commission -
April 12, 2010; Telecommunications Commission -June 26, 2010; Police Citizens
Review Board -July 21, 2010; Police Citizens Review Board -July 13, 2010; Police
Citizens Review Board -June 24, 2010; Police Citizens Review Board -May 11, 2010;
Board of Appeals -May 3, 2010; Civil Service Commission -July 27, 2010.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Oyama Sushi Ni's, Inc., dba Oyama Sushi, 1853
Lower Muscatine Rd.; Temporary 5- Day Class B Beer Permit for Iowa City Fall Fun
Festival, Inc., dba Iowa City Fall Fun Festival Tent A, 2140 Rochester Avenue. (9/3/10
- 9/6/10); Temporary 5-Day Class B Beer Permit for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, Inc.,
dba Iowa City Fall Fun Festival Tent B, 2140 Rochester Avenue. (9/3/10 - 9/6/10);
Temporary Outdoor Service for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, Inc., dba Iowa City Fall
Fun Festival. 2140 Rochester Ave. (9/3/10 - 9/6/10). Renewal: Class C Liquor
License for DTW, Inc., dba T.C.B., 114 E. College St.; Class E Liquor License for Hy-
Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Drugstore, 310 N. First Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart
Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #1, 525 Hwy 1 W.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart
Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #2, 1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Beer Permit for
Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #3, 2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer
Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #5, 206 E. Benton St.; Class C
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Liquor License for Iowa City Aerie #695 Fraternal Order of Eagles, Inc., dba Fraternal
Order of Eagles Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 W.; Class C Liquor License for High
Energy Food Concepts, Inc., dba Martini's, 127 E. College St.; Outdoor Service area
for High Energy Food Concepts, Inc., dba Martini's, 127 E. College St.; Class C Beer
Permit for Jason Caylor dba Liquor Downtown, 313 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor
License for Orchard Green, Inc., dba Orchard Green Restaurant, 521 S. Gilbert St.
Class C Liquor License for Chackalackal, Inc., dba One Twenty Six, 126 E.
Washington St.; Class C Beer Permit for L & M Mighty Shop, Inc., dba L & M Mighty
Shop, 504 E. Burlington St.; Class C Beer Permit for IC Pit Stop, LLC, dba I.C. Pit
Stop, 300 Kirkwood Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Fieldhouse Co. ,Inc.,
dba Field House, 111 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Chipotle Mexican Grill
of Colorado, Inc., dba Chipotle Mexican Grill, 201 S. Clinton Suite 112; Outdoor
Service Area for Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, Inc., dba Chipotle Mexican Grill,
201 S. Clinton Suite 112; Special Class C Liquor License for Englert Civic Theatre, LP,
dba Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St.; RES. 10-362, TO ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT to Iowa City Aerie #695 Fraternal Order of Eagles, Inc., dba Fraternal Order
of Eagles Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 W.; Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, Inc., dba
Iowa City Fall Fun Festival. 2140 Rochester Ave.; Iowa City Fieldhouse Co. ,Inc., dba
Field House, 111 E. College St.
Motion: Approve disbursements in the amount of $23,205,240.13 for the period
of June 1 through June 30, 2010, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit.
Resolutions: RES. 10-363, NAMING DEPOSITORIES; RES. 10-364,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1026 FAIRCHILD STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-
365, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY,
IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1931 CHELSEA COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
. RES. 10-366, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1015 DIANA STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-367,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXEUCTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 950 OXEN LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-368, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF
LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 425
UPLAND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-369, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1410 S. FIRST
AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-370, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
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PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOT 78 OF WALNUT RIDGE -PART
SEVEN, AND DECLARING SAID PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE; RES. 10-371, REMOVING 731 BOWERY STREET FROM THE
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE AND DIRECTING THE CLERK NOT TO CERTIFY THE
SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR COLLECTION IN THE
SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES.
Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of (1)
NO PARKING ANY TIME EXCEPT SUNDAYS sign, and installation of (1) NO
PARKING ANY TIME sign in the south half of the 100 block of N. Dubuque Street;
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Remove (1) TRANSIT STOP sign on
the east side of the 200 block of S. Clinton Street, south of the pedestrian mall
entrance; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING
ANY TIME signs on the turnaround on the north end of Woolf Avenue; Acting Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE
sign on the northeast corner of the intersection of Bloomington Street and Reno
Street; Tim Taffe regarding Plastic bags; Karen Dolan and Emma Boorboor regarding
Local Jobs Resolution; John Northup regarding Sculpture idea at the crossroads of
Rochester Ave [staff response included]; Allen Stroh regarding City of Literature [staff
response included]; Steven Miller, Terri Byers, Chris Weinard regarding City Manager
Search; Timothy Grady regarding Kennedy-Hilgenberg Enterprises, Inc./Wild Prairie
Estates, Part Five; Arlene Brenneman regarding 1St Avenue truck traffic concern; Alicia
Ambler regarding Urban chickens; Magic Bus letter from Peter Anderson [staff
response included] Mitch Thomann; City Engineer regarding Competitive Quotation
Results; Tracy Barkalow, Jimmy Clark, Chris Querrey regarding Stadium Club.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Jimmy Clark, 825 St. Anne's Dr. and Tracy Barkalow appeared regarding the
application for Stadium Club for a temporary use permit and liquor license.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for August 31 on an ordinance amending
the Zoning Code, Section 14-3B-1 Historic District Overlay Zone; Section 14-8E-2, Historic
Review; Section 14-8E-3, Certificate of Economic Hardship; and Section 14-2B-6, Multifamily
Site Development Standards to correspond with amendments to the Historic Preservation
Handbook. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting amended FY11 Annual Action Plan
which is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan (City Steps) and authorizing
the city manager to submit said amended plan to use CDBG Disaster Recovery Program
income for the west side levee. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Jill
Butler, # 137 Baculis Mobile Home Park; Jim and Mary Beth Hammes, Thatcher Mobile
Home Park; Nancy Quellhorst, Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce; Senator Robert
Dvorsky; John Balmer, Plumbers Supply; Blake Hendrickson, VW Parts4sale.com;
Congressman Dave Loebsack; Hoe Raso, Iowa City Area Development Group; State Rep.
Mary Mascher; and Senator Joe Bolkcom . The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-372, ADOPTING AMENDED FY11 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN WHICH IS A SUB-PART OF IOWA CITY'S 2011-2015 CONSOLIDATED
PLAN (CITY STEPS) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID
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AMENDED PLAN TO USE CDBG DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAM INCOME FOR THE
WEST SIDE LEVEE.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "City Finances,
Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines,
and Penalties," Section 3-4-5, entitled "Solid Waste Disposal," of the City Code to increase or
change certain solid waste charges, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to consider Item 9 before Item 8. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled "Business and
License Regulations," Chapter 1, entitled "General Licensing Provisions" and Chapter 2,
entitled "Taxicabs" to clarify revocation procedures, rate provisions and driver badge
provisions to place responsibility for issuance of an identification card and driver liability
insurance on the taxicab business, be given first vote. The following individuals appeared:
Roger Bradley, Yellow Cab; Marialyce Prior; Mark Paterno, Marco's Taxi; and Dave
Stoddard, Yellow Cab. Moved and seconded to amend the ordinance to include a package
delivery fee. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous on the first consideration as amended, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried as amended. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Christopher Bergan, Roger Bradley, Yellow Cab; Chris Cutkomp, King
Taxi, and seven (7) other cab companies. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled "Business and
License Regulations," Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs," by repealing Subsections 5-2-2,
"Taxicab Business License; vehicle decals," and 5-2-4, "Vehicle Inspection Required," in their
entirety and replacing them with new subsections; and amending 5-2-7 to provide provisions
for rate changes, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 17 of the City Code, entitled
"Building and Housing," Chapter 1, entitled, "Building Code," Section 3, entitled
"Amendments to Code," to delete Section 313 of the International Residential Code, be given
first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-373, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT
OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS FOR A GRANT FROM THE IOWA GREAT PLACES PROGRAM.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-374, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) FOR EXTENDING THE COURT HILL
TRAILS PROJECT ALONG RALSTON CREEK IN EAST IOWA CITY TO WINDSOR RIDGE.
COURT HILL TRAIL PROJECT PHASE THREE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-375, 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 PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA PHASE
TWO IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-376, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR ANON-COMPETITIVE IOWA JOBS PROGRAM GRANT
(A/K/A I-JOBS II) TO MOVE THE NORTH WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-377, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF
IOWA FOR A PORTION OF RIVERSIDE DRIVE IN IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-378, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARKS DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE FACILITY
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-379, ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT
SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW REMOVAL,
SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND DIRECTING THE CLERK
TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR COLLECTION
IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES, as amended. Dan Ford, 2357
Willowbrooke Lane, appeared regarding the assessment for Willowbrooke Pointe
Condominiums. Moved and seconded to amend the assessment for Willowbrooke Pointe by
removing the $75 administrative fee. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Mark Neary and Don Ford. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to Boards and
Commissions: reappoint Charles Drum, 1136 Franklin Street, to Housing and Community
Development Commission for athree-year term September 1, 2010 -September 1, 2013;
appoint Angelina Blanchard-Manning, 374 Westgate #6, to Police Citizens Review Board for
an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending September 1, 2012. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Correspondence received from Cindy Roberts and Angelina Blanchard-Manning.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term January 1, 2007 -December 31,
2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31,
2013; Airport Zoning Commission for asix-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011;
Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2015.
Appeals, Board of to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, for a
Mechanical Professional; Youth Advisory Commission for Tate High for atwo-year term for
January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18
years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. 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 current vacancies: Telecommunications Commission for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 13, 2011; Youth Advisory
Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2011.
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Correspondence received from Bob King and Alexandra
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 6, 2010.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 8:15 p.rr
Tamerius. Applications must be
The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Attest: s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submit a or publication - 8/24/10.
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Clerk's Office 356-5040.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIVITIES 8/20/10
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 8:00 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims,
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the
professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or
discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable
injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. (City
Manager Search). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 10:35 a.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Attest: s/Marian K. Ka r, Cit Clerk
Submitted for publication - 8/24/10. /-k~' `~
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
AUGUST 16, 2010
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims,
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Long,
Davidson, Moran.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation
is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the
position of the governmental body in that litigation; and to discuss the purchase of
particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to
increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The
minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (real estate)
shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 6:31 p.m.
Council returned to open session 7:09 p.m.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to adjourn special meeting 7:10 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Matthew J. Hayek, 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
AUGUST 17, 2010
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn (7:34 PM), Wright.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Moran, Knoche, Davidson, Ream.
The Mayor proclaimed Get Moving for Healthy Kids Day -August 29, 2010, Colleen Davis
accepting; Social Security-Go Green, Go Online, Going Strong at 75 Day-August 14, 2010.
The City Council presented a certificate of appreciation to Interim City Manager Dale
Helling in recognition of his 35 years of service to the City.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, 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: July 12, Special Council Work Session; July 12, 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): Historic
Preservation Commission -June 10, 2010; Historic Preservation Commission -May 27,
2010; Board of Adjustment: June 9, 2010; Airport Commission -July 1, 2010;
Airport Commission -June 17, 2010; Human Rights Commission -June 15, 2010; Parks
and Recreation Commission -May 12, 2010; Senior Center Commission -June 17, 2010;
Senior Center Commission -May 20, 2010; Youth Advisory Commission -April 12, 2010;
Telecommunications Commission -June 26, 2010; Police Citizens Review Board -July 21,
2010; Police Citizens Review Board -July 13, 2010; Police Citizens Review Board -June
24, 2010; Police Citizens Review Board -May 11, 2010; Board of Appeals -May 3, 2010;
Civil Service Commission -July 27, 2010.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Oyama Sushi Ni's, Inc., dba Oyama Sushi, 1853 Lower
Muscatine Rd.; Temporary 5- Day Class B Beer Permit for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival,
Inc., dba Iowa City Fall Fun Festival Tent A, 2140 Rochester Avenue. (9/3/10 - 9/6/10);
Temporary 5-Day Class B Beer Permit for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, Inc., dba Iowa City
Fall Fun Festival Tent B, 2140 Rochester Avenue. (9/3/10 - 9/6/10); Temporary Outdoor
Service for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, Inc., dba Iowa City Fall Fun Festival. 2140
Rochester Ave. (9/3/10 - 9/6/10). Renewal: Class C Liquor License for DTW, Inc., dba
T.C.B., 114 E. College St.; Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee
Drugstore, 310 N. First Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli
Mart #1, 525 Hwy 1 W.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart
#2, 1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli
Mart #3, 2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba
Deli Mart #5, 206 E. Benton St.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Aerie #695 Fraternal
Order of Eagles, Inc., dba Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 W.;
Class C Liquor License for High Energy Food Concepts, Inc., dba Martini's, 127 E. College
St.; Outdoor Service area for High Energy Food Concepts, Inc., dba Martini's, 127 E.
College St.; Class C Beer Permit for Jason Caylor dba Liquor Downtown, 313 S. Gilbert
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St.; Class C Liquor License for Orchard Green, Inc., dba Orchard Green Restaurant, 521
S. Gilbert St.
Class C Liquor License for Chackalackal, Inc., dba One Twenty Six, 126 E. Washington
St.; Class C Beer Permit for L & M Mighty Shop, Inc., dba L & M Mighty Shop, 504 E.
Burlington St.; Class C Beer Permit for IC Pit Stop, LLC, dba I.C. Pit Stop, 300 Kirkwood
Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Fieldhouse Co. ,Inc., dba Field House, 111 E.
College St.; Class C Liquor License for Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, Inc., dba
Chipotle Mexican Grill, 201 S. Clinton Suite 112; Outdoor Service Area for Chipotle
Mexican Grill of Colorado, Inc., dba Chipotle Mexican Grill, 201 S. Clinton Suite 112;
Special Class C Liquor License for Englert Civic Theatre, LP, dba Englert Theatre, 221 E.
Washington St.; RES. 10-362, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to Iowa City Aerie #695
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Inc., dba Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City Aerie #695, 225
Hwy 1 W.; Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, Inc., dba Iowa City Fall Fun Festival. 2140
Rochester Ave.; Iowa City Fieldhouse Co. ,Inc., dba Field House, 111 E. College St.
Motion: Approve disbursements in the amount of $23,205,240.13 for the period of
June 1 through June 30, 2010, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 10-363, NAMING DEPOSITORIES; RES. 10-364,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1026 FAIRCHILD STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-
365, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1931 CHELSEA COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; .RES. 10-366,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS
BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1015 DIANA STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-367, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXEUCTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST
COMPANY, CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 950 OXEN LANE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-368, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 425 UPLAND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
10-369, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1410 S. FIRST AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-370, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOT 78 OF WALNUT
RIDGE -PART SEVEN, AND DECLARING SAID PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 10-371, REMOVING 731 BOWERY STREET FROM
THE ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE AND DIRECTING THE CLERK NOT TO CERTIFY THE
SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME
MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES.
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Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of (1) NO
PARKING ANY TIME EXCEPT SUNDAYS sign, and installation of (1) NO PARKING ANY
TIME sign in the south half of the 100 block of N. Dubuque Street; JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Remove (1) TRANSIT STOP sign on the east side of the
200 block of S. Clinton Street, south of the pedestrian mall entrance; JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the
turnaround on the north end of Woolf Avenue; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding Installation of (1) NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the northeast
corner of the intersection of Bloomington Street and Reno Street; Tim Taffe regarding
Plastic bags; Karen Dolan and Emma Boorboor regarding Local Jobs Resolution; John
Northup regarding Sculpture idea at the crossroads of Rochester Ave [staff response
included]; Allen Stroh regarding City of Literature [staff response included]; Steven Miller,
Terri Byers, Chris Weinard regarding City Manager Search; Timothy Grady regarding
Kennedy-Hilgenberg Enterprises, Inc./Wild Prairie Estates, Part Five; Arlene Brenneman
regarding 1St Avenue truck traffic concern; Alicia Ambler regarding Urban chickens; Magic
Bus letter from Peter Anderson [staff response included] Mitch Thomann; City Engineer
regarding Competitive Quotation Results; Tracy Barkalow, Jimmy Clark, Chris Querrey
regarding Stadium Club.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Jimmy Clark, 825 St. Anne's Dr. and Tracy Barkalow appeared regarding the application
for Stadium Club for a temporary use permit and liquor license.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to set a public hearing for August 31 on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Section 14-3B-1 Historic District Overlay Zone; Section
14-8E-2, Historic Review; Section 14-8E-3, Certificate of Economic Hardship; and Section 14-2B-
6, Multifamily Site Development Standards to correspond with amendments to the Historic
Preservation Handbook. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting amended FY11 Annual Action Plan
which is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan (City Steps) and authorizing the
city manager to submit said amended plan to use CDBG Disaster Recovery Program income for
the west side levee. Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from Jill
Butler, # 137 Baculis Mobile Home Park; Jim and Mary Beth Hammes, Thatcher Mobile Home
Park; Nancy Quellhorst, Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce; Senator Robert Dvorsky; John
Balmer, Plumbers Supply; Blake Hendrickson, VW Parts4sale.com; Congressman Dave
Loebsack; Hoe Raso, Iowa City Area Development Group; State Rep. Mary Mascher; and
Senator Joe Bolkcom . The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 10-372, ADOPTING AMENDED
FY11 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN WHICH IS A SUB-PART OF IOWA CITY'S 2011-2015
CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT
SAID AMENDED PLAN TO USE CDBG DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAM INCOME FOR
THE WEST SIDE LEVEE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, that the ordinance amending Title 3, entitled
"City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges,
Bonds, Fines, and Penalties," Section 3-4-5, entitled "Solid Waste Disposal," of the City Code to
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increase or change certain solid waste charges, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Bailey, to consider Item 9 before Item 8. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled
"Business and License Regulations," Chapter 1, entitled "General Licensing Provisions" and
Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs" to clarify revocation procedures, rate provisions and driver badge
provisions to place responsibility for issuance of an identification card and driver liability
insurance on the taxicab business, be given first vote. Council Member Wilburn arrived 7:34 PM.
The following individuals appeared: Roger Bradley, Yellow Cab; Marialyce Prior; Mark Paterno,
Marco's Taxi; and Dave Stoddard, Yellow Cab. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to amend the ordinance to include a package
delivery fee. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on the first consideration as amended,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried as amended. Moved
by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to accept correspondence from Christopher Bergan, Roger
Bradley, Yellow Cab; Chris Cutkomp, King Taxi, and seven (7) other cab companies. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled
"Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs," by repealing Subsections 5-
2-2, "Taxicab Business License; vehicle decals," and 5-2-4, "Vehicle Inspection Required," in their
entirety and replacing them with new subsections; and amending 5-2-7 to provide provisions for
rate changes, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance amending Title 17 of the City
Code, entitled "Building and Housing," Chapter 1, entitled, "Building Code," Section 3, entitled
"Amendments to Code," to delete Section 313 of the International Residential Code, be given first
vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 10-373, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS FOR A GRANT FROM THE IOWA GREAT PLACES
PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 10-374, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) FOR EXTENDING THE COURT HILL
TRAILS PROJECT ALONG RALSTON CREEK IN EAST IOWA CITY TO WINDSOR RIDGE.
COURT HILL TRAIL PROJECT PHASE THREE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 10-375, 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 PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR THE TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA PHASE TWO
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IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 10-376, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR ANON-COMPETITIVE IOWA JOBS PROGRAM
GRANT (A/K/A I-JOBS II) TO MOVE THE NORTH WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 10-377, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY
USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR A PORTION OF RIVERSIDE DRIVE IN IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 10-378, AWARDING CONTRACT
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARKS DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE
FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Apex Construction for $136,000. Parks & Recreation
Dir. Moran present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 10-379, ADOPTING AN
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW
REMOVAL, SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND DIRECTING THE
CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR
COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES, as amended. Dan Ford, 2357
Willowbrooke Lane, appeared regarding the assessment for Willowbrooke Pointe Condominiums.
Code Enforcement Officer Ream present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to amend the assessment for Willowbrooke
Pointe by removing the $75 administrative fee. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried,
7/0 all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous as amended, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended. Moved by
Wilburn, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from Mark Neary and Don Ford.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, to make the following appointments to Boards and
Commissions: reappoint Charles Drum, 1136 Franklin Street, to Housing and Community
Development Commission for athree-year term September 1, 2010 -September 1, 2013;
appoint Angelina Blanchard-Manning, 374 Westgate #6, to Police Citizens Review Board for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending September 1, 2012. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Correspondence received from
Cindy Roberts and Angelina Blanchard-Manning.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following Boards and Commissions
and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for an unexpired term, effective
upon appointment, plus afive-year term January 1, 2007 -December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning
Brd of Adjustment for afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning
Commission for asix-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning
Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2015. Appeals, Board of to fill
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a five-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, for a Mechanical Professional; Youth
Advisory Commission for Tate High for atwo-year term for January 1, 2009 -December 31,
2010. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications
are stated. 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 current vacancies: Telecommunications Commission for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 13, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission
for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2011. Correspondence
received from Bob King and Alexandra Tamerius. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, October 6, 2010.
Council Member Champion inquired when new elevators would be installed in the
Dubuque Street parking facility. Staff will report back.
Council Member Wright noted the Sand In the City event planned downtown August 20-22.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn noted the opening of 2010-2011 school year and encouraged
citizens to exercise patience and exercise caution.
Council Member Bailey welcomed new people to the community and underlined comments
made by Mayor Pro tem Wilburn to exercise patience; and underscored the service of Interim City
Manager Helling.
Council Member Dickens welcomed University of Iowa student to the community, and
hoped all teachers were "ready" for the school year.
Mayor Hayek wished Council Member Champion a Happy Birthday.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting 8:15 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Interim City Manager Helling thanked Council for the surprise certificate presented at the
beginning of the meeting.
Matthew J. Hayek, 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
AUGUST 20, 2010
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 8:00 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims,
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None. Staff members present: Dilkes, Karr.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn to executive session to
evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring,
performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and
irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed
session. (City Manager Search). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive
session 8:05 a.m.
Council returned to open session 10:34 a.m.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to adjourn special meeting 10:35 a.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk