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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 11, 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, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Moran, Goers,
Tallman, O'Brien.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Weber Elementary
students: Kaylee Guymon, Kevin Hanson, Ali Tauchen.
The Mayor proclaimed International Day for Disaster Reduction -October 13, 2010,
Luke Juran accepting; Founder's Day -October 26, 2010, Betty Dizard accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, 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: September 20, Regular Council Work Session; September 20, Special
Council Formal Official and Complete; September 21, Regular Council Formal Official
and Complete; September 27, Special Council Formal Official and Complete;
September 28, Special Council Work Session; September 28, Special Council Formal
Official and Complete; September 29, Special Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action):
Telecommunications Commission -August 23, 2010; Board of Adjustment -August
11, 2010; Human Rights Commission -August 17, 2010; Housing and Community
Development Commission -August 19, 2010; Planning and Zoning Commission -
September 2, 2010; Youth Advisory Commission -September 5, 2010.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Los Portales Mexican Restaurant, Inc., dba Los
Portales, 1402 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Hilltop Tavern, Ltd., dba
Hilltop Lounge, 1100 N. Dodge St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Angela, Inc.,
dba Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Beer Permit for On The Go Convenience
Stores, Inc., dba On The Go Convenience Stores, 2315 Muscatine Ave.; Class C Beer
Permit for HWZ, LLC, dba RJ'Z Express, 2 Escort Lane; Class C Liquor License for
Blue Moose, Inc., dba Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave.; RES. 10-418, TO ISSUE DANCE
PERMIT for Blue Moose, Inc., dba Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave.
Public Hearing: RES. 10-419, INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
CONVEYANCE OF A UTILITY EASEMENT ACROSS THE WEST 10' OF THE
VACATED BELDON AVENUE, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID
PROPOSED CONVEYANCE FOR OCTOBER 26, 2010; RES. 10-420, DETERMINING
THE NECESSITY OF REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, REDEVELOPMENT OR
DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE PROPOSED
TOWNCREST URBAN RENEWAL AREA IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND
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SETTING DATES FOR A CONSULTATION AND PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING
THE PROPOSED TOWNCREST URBAN RENEWAL PLAN.
Resolutions: RES. 10-421, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1204 ASH STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
10-422, 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, HILLS, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 438 SOUTHGATE AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-423,
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, HILLS, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 430 AND 436/438 SOUTHGATE AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-424,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
NATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE, DES MOINES, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 412 TERRACE ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-425,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
MIDWESTONE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1904
DELWOOD DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-426, APPROVING THE RELEASE
OF A STORM WATER DETENTION EASEMENT AND THE DEDICATION OF A
REPLACEMENT EASEMENT WITHIN LOT 5, SCOTT'S SECOND ADDITION, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-427, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE LANDFILL FY09
GRADING PROJECT; RES. 10-428, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE BOWERY
STREET BRICK REPAIR PROJECT -SUMMIT STREET TO CLARK STREET; RES.
10-429, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN,
AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR WESTGATE VILLAS, AND DECLARING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 10-430,
COMMITTING THE LOCAL MATCH FOR THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT
PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE HICKORY HILL PARK TORNADO ROOM PROJECT
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 10-415.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Establishment
of a TOW-AWAY ZONE at the east terminus of the 200 block of Harrison Street;
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) STOP sign on the
southwest corner of the intersection of the Terrell Mill Park/Beckwith Boathouse drive
and Dubuque Street; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO
PARKING ANY TIME signs on the north side of Derwen Drive; Wm. Eginton regarding
Summit Street and Kirkwood Avenue Intersection; Letter to Council from Nick Arnold re:
Downtown -Previously distributed in 9/30 Information Packet; Public input regarding
City Manager candidates from Phyllis Lindstrom, Sylvia Edmunds, Brian Miller, Mary
Johnson, Gloria Mitchell, Timothy Schemmel, Lowell Anderson, Carson Eggland,
Jennifer Jordan, Gretchen Schmuch, Elliot Higgins, Jim Lehman, Paula Tvedte, Clay
Claussen, iowalive9, Kathy Mitchell, William Korf, Tom Cilek, Karen Kubby, Pat
Hayek, Debbie Reid, RHHannaHH; Scott Oatman regarding Visit to Iowa City [staff
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response included]; 21 Ordinance letters from Matthew Theobald, Dave Tjaden [staff
response included]; City Engineer regarding Competitive Quotation Results.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for October 26 on a
resolution annexing 207 acres of land located south of McCollister Boulevard, west of Sand
Road SE (ANN10-00003 Terry Trueblood Recreation Area). The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for October 26 on
an ordinance rezoning 207 acres of land located south of McCollister Boulevard, west of
Sand Road SE from County Agricultural (A) to Neighborhood Public (P-1) (REZ10-00010
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area). The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Article J.
Floodplain Management Standards to regulate the 100 and 500 year floodplain and
associated changes to 14-9F Flood Plain Management Definitions, 14-4B-2 Variances and
14-8B-5 Flood Plain Development permit. PCD Director Davidson and Development
Regulation Specialist Tallman presented power point. Moved by Mims, seconded by
Champion, to continue public hearing and to defer to October 26 ordinance amending Title
14, Chapter 5, Article J. Floodplain Management Standards to regulate the 100 and 500 year
floodplain and associated changes to 14-9F Flood Plain Management Definitions, 14-4B-2
Variances and 14-8B-5 Flood Plain Development permit, pending IDNR approval. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 60.32
acres of land from Interim Development-Research Park (ID-RP), to Overlay Planned
Development -Office Research Park (OPD-ORP); and approximately 56.48 acres of land
from Interim Development-Research Park (ID-RP) to Overlay Planned Development-
Research Development Park (OPD-RDP); and approximately 24.49 acres of land from
Interim Development-Research Park (ID-RP) to Overlay Planned Development-Mixed Use
(OPD-MU) for property located northwest of the interchange of State Highway 1 with
Interstate 80 (REZ10-00004 Moss Green). PCD Director Davidson present for discussion.
The Mayor asked Council Members to discuss any ex parte communications, and none were
reported. Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from
Voldemars Pelds. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 60.32 acres of land from Interim Development-Research Park (ID-RP), to
Overlay Planned Development -Office Research Park (OPD-ORP); and approximately 56.48
acres of land from Interim Development-Research Park (ID-RP) to Overlay Planned
Development-Research Development Park (OPD-RDP); and approximately 24.49 acres of
land from Interim Development-Research Park (ID-RP) to Overlay Planned Development-
Mixed Use (OPD-MU) for property located northwest of the interchange of State Highway 1
with Interstate 80 (REZ10-00004 Moss Green), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 175-acres of land located on
420t" Street West of Taft Avenue from General Industrial (11) and Interim Development -
Industrial (ID-I) to Planned Development Overlay -General Industrial (OPD-11) (REZ10-
00007/SUB10-00004). PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. The Mayor asked
Council Members to discuss any ex parte communications, and none were reported.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance rezoning 175-acres of land
located on 420t" Street West of Taft Avenue from General Industrial (11) and Interim
Development -Industrial (ID-I) to Planned Development Overlay -General Industrial (OPD-
11) (REZ10-00007), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution vacating a portion of JJR Davis Addition and
conveying the vacated City View Drive to Dealer Properties IC, LLC. PCD Director Davidson
present for discussion.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 10-431, VACATING A
PORTION OF JJR DAVIS ADDITION AND CONVEYING THE VACATED CITY VIEW DRIVE
TO DEALER PROPERTIES IC, LLC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 10-432, APPROVING
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OFD & D BILLION ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA
(SUB10-00007/SUB10-00008). PCD Director Davidson 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 continue hearing and motion to deny to
October 26 a Class E Liquor License for Sauce, Inc. dba Sauce, 108 E. College Street, in
accordance with staff recommendation. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a purchase agreement between the City of Iowa City and
Van Meter Industrial, Inc. for Lot 10 of the North Airport Development Subdivision and
authorizing conveyance in accordance therewith and rescinding Resolution No. 10-260. No
one appeared.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 10-433, PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND VAN METER INDUSTRIAL, INC.
FOR LOT 10 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION AND
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 10-260. 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 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. 10-4407, AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED "BUSINESS AND LICENSE
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "TAXICABS" TO CLARIFY AIRPORT
SHUTTLES CAN OPERATE WITHOUT A TAXIMETER, be voted on for final passage at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance be
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finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 4,
Alcoholic Beverages, Chapter 5, Prohibitions and Restrictions, Section 8, persons under the
legal age in licensed or permitted establishments, Subsection B, to add a new Subparagraph
6, and Title 4, Alcoholic Beverages, Chapter 5, Prohibitions and Restrictions, Section 8,
Persons Under the Legal Age in Licensed or Permitted Establishments, Subsection C, to add
a new Subparagraph 5, to allow the Chief of Police to approve split-premises special events
in liquor license establishments, permitting entry by those under legal age into an alcohol-free
portion of the establishment, while still allowing the service and possession of alcohol to
those of legal age in a separate alcohol-permitted portion of the establishment, as amended,
be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, to accept
correspondence from Russell Brown. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 4, Alcoholic
Beverages, Chapter 1, Definitions, Section 1, Definitions, to add definitions for the terms
"Performer", "Professional Light and Sound", and "Show", Title 4, Alcoholic Beverages,
Chapter 5, Prohibitions and Restrictions, Section 8, Persons Under the Legal Age in
Licensed or Permitted Establishments, Subsection B, to add a new Subparagraph 7, and
Title 4, Alcoholic Beverages, Chapter 5, Prohibitions and Restrictions, Section 8, Persons
Under the Legal Age in Licensed or Permitted Establishments, Subsection C, to add a new
Subparagraph 6, to Allow the Chief of Police to consider applications for Entertainment
Venue Status and Issue Entertainment Venue Exception Certificates, as amended, be given
first vote. Asst. City Atty. Goers present for discussion. 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 6, entitled
"Public Health and Safety," Chapter 10, entitled "Smoke Free Places," to change the violation
from a Municipal Infraction to a Simple Misdemeanor, as amended, 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 Wright, to adopt RES. 10-434, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE CITY OF SOLON, IOWA FOR THE
PROVISION OF ANIMAL CARE SERVICES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 10-435, SUPPORTING THE
TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN A GRANT APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 10-436, APPROVING
FUNDING FOR THE PAPER NEST FROM IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT -ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACT AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND SUBMIT ALL
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NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT. 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. 10-437, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY ADDING ONE HALF-TIME PLANNING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CLERK POSITION (AFSCME GRADE 4) AND
ELIMINATING ONE HALF-TIME PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANT - PCD POSITION
(AFSCME GRADE 8). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 10-438, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE SENIOR CENTER DEPARTMENT BY INCREASING ONE
MAINTENANCE WORKER I -SENIOR CENTER POSITION FROM .81 FTE TO 1.0 FTE.
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. 10-439, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE CABLE TV DIVISION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICES DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME AND ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLANS BY
ADDING ONE FULL-TIME GOVERNMENT PROGRAMMER POSITION (AFSCME GRADE
9) AND ELIMINATING ONE CABLE PRODUCTION COORDINATOR POSITION
(ADMINISTRATIVE GRADE 26). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 10-440, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE DODGE STREET RESURFACING
PROJECT [STPN-1-5(94)--2J-52]. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 10-441, 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 NEUMANN
MONSON TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE FY2011
ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 10-442, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THOMAS M. MARKUS, CITY MANAGER.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following Commissions and
both will be readvertised: 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.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Adjustment, Board of, for a
five-year term January 1, 2011 -January 1, 2016; Appeals, Board of, for afive-year term
January 1, 2011 -December 31, 2015, for a Licensed Electrician; Human Rights
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Commission for three vacancies for three-year terms January 1, 2011 -January 1, 2014;
Parks & Recreation Commission for two vacancies for four-year terms January 1, 2011 -
January 1, 2015; Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies to for three-year terms
January 1, 2011 -January 1, 2014; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies for three-
yearterms January 1, 2011 -December 31, 2013; Youth Advisory Commission for two
vacancies for two-year terms January 1, 2011 -December 31, 2012 for City High and West
High. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 20, 2010. Airport
Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 1, 2013;
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 for afive-year term January
1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, for a Mechanical Professional; Police Citizens Review Board
for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending September 1, 2012; 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, November 3, 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 Champion noted City leaf pick up starts soon.
Council Member Wright acknowledged staff efforts for the UniverCity open houses the
past week-end, and congratulated all involved in the program.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn reported he would be attending the 12t" annual Iowa Latino
conference October 15 and 16.
Council Member Bailey echoed comments made by Council Member Wright on the
UniverCity program; thanked all involved in the Rochester Avenue infill sidewalk project;
noted it was getting darker earlier and encouraged bicyclists to turn their lights on earlier.
Council Member Dickens acknowledged work on Dubuque Road and progress on the
Fire Station # 4.
Mayor Hayek thanked the public for the role they played in the City Manager search
process, as well as City staff.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to adjourn meeting 8:10 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Date: September 20, 2010
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, September 20, 2010, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright
UISG Rep.: Higgins
Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse, Robertson, Lewis, Kopping, Goers, Davidson
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS [b,d,e]
PCD Director Davidson presented a power point (archived) on the following items:
b) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 11 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE J. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT STANDARDS TO
REGULATE THE 100 AND 500 YEAR FLOODPLAIN AND ASSOCIATED CHANGES TO
14-9F FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT DEFINITIONS, 14-4B-2 VARIANCES AND 14-86-5
FLOOD PLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
d) RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT
OF MEADOWLARK HILL 2ND SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. (SUB10-
00009/SU610-00010)
e) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR AN IOWA
SMART PLANNING LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING GRANT TO CONDUCT A
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
(agenda item # 18)
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
Youth Advisory Commission - no applicants, re-advertise
(agenda item # 20)
Roosevelt Re-Purpose Task Force -Council Member Dickens
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 7 -amending the FY2011 operating budget) Management Asst. Lewis
provided an overall of the amendments.
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2. (Agenda item # 4g (4) correspondence ... Beth Sowder ... Student Liaison model) Mayor
Hayek will work with Interim City Manager Helling on a response.
3. (Agenda item # 4g (7) correspondence ... Annie Meltzer ... moped parking) PCD Director
Davidson said JCCOG was getting feedback on the issue and would ask for an update.
Interim City Manager Helling reported that he had discussed the issue with Transportation
Services Director O'Brien and he was looking into alternate parking for mopeds before
prohibiting moped parking in bike racks. Staff will discuss with University and report back.
LEGAL AGE EXEMPTIONS -SPLIT VENUE /ENTERTAINMENT VENUES [Agenda #10]
City Atty. Dilkes and Asst. City Atty. Goers presented information, and answered questions
regarding the memo contained in the packet. After discussion Council directed staff to prepare
an entertainment venue ordinance containing the following components:
- Entertainment would include live musical acts, comedy acts or poetry readings, but not
DJ's, pre-recorded music or movie screenings.
- Allow underage patrons to stay until midnight.
- Criteria would include 19 years old to remain on premises; dedicated permanent stage
(not used other than performances); permanently installed sound and lighting system;
minimum specifications by independent expert; City staff or designee confirmation of the
requirements.
1. Requirements that venues have shows on at least 150 days a calendar year; at
least 90 minutes of actual performance time; at least 50% of the door receipts on
show days must go to performing artists(s); quarterly report of all shows and
dates on city-provided standardized form.
2. Venues must have at least one salaried employee responsible for booking
entertainment acts; must carry annual subscription to one professional
development industry-tracking service, such as Pollstar-Pro; PAULA ratio over
the trailing 12 months no greater than .50 based on 10 bar checks; mark all
patrons over 21 with a wristband and those underage patrons with a wristband or
permanent marker on the hand; and must provide capable staff to monitor
patrons at all shows.
- Additional requirements would clarify underage patrons would be covered for show days
only, 8~ the establishment must provide a list of show dates at least one week prior to the
show; and require TIPS training for servers.
- Revocation procedures if venues have 2 or more sales to underage patrons; PAULA
ratio of .50 based on 10 bar checks; revocation decisions made by Chief of Police with
appeal to City Manager. There was no interest to pursue limitations related to capacity.
- New Businesses would be allowed to open for a period of X months (to be
recommended by staff) and must maintain a PAULA rate lower than .50 for each month
during that period.
Council agreed to proceed with second consideration of the split venue ordinance along with
consideration of the entertainment venue ordinance.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare entertainment venue ordinance for October 11 formal agenda.
(Dilkes and Goers)
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INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [9/9 & 9/16 Info Packets]
September 9
no discussion
September 16
1. (IP4 -Maintenance coverage for the Senior Center) Council concurred with the
recommendation from the Interim City Manager to fund the position, and a resolution will be
placed on the October 11 formal agenda.
2. (IP8 - I JOBS Grant money for West Side Levee) In response to Interim City Manager
Helling, Council agreed to consider the option of moving the project to the unfunded list in
FY12, and reallocated the $1.9 million in CDBG local match funds.
3. (IP6 - KXIC Radio show) The Council agreed to the following schedule:
September 29 - UISG Rep. Higgins
October 6 -Staff
October 13 -Dickens
October 20 -Mims
October 27 -Hayek
November 3 -Champion
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Champion raised concerns regarding the loud music coming from live
entertainment at the Sports Column the previous Friday night, and raised concerns
regarding over capacity on the Iowa-Iowa State football game week-end Staff will follow up.
2. Council Member Bailey raised neighborhood concerns the week-end of the Iowa-Iowa State
football game, noting the letter from Bob Brooks on the Consent Calendar. Interim City
Manager Helling reported that there were some extenuating circumstances with the police
communication system picking up those calls, and a glitch didn't reassign the call.
3. Public Works Director & Acting Asst. City Manager Fosse responded to questions from
Council Member Wright re single stream recycling. Majority agreed to schedule a the item
for a future work session.
4. Council Member Dickens stated he had attended the pinning ceremony for three new fire
fighters.
5. Council Member Bailey encouraged Council Members to attend the Iowa League of Cities
meeting Coralville later in the week, and the Governor's press conference at 4:00 PM on
Thursday, September 23, at the Marriott.
BUDGET PRIORITIES
No discussion
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP#2]
No discussion
Council Work Session
September 20, 201.0
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
Council Member Wright distributed copies of information regarding the 2010 Banned
Books Week Read-Out and provided information on a reading event planned
September 30 at the Iowa City Public Library from 6:00-9:00 PM.
2. (IP13 of 9/16 Info Packet -invitation) Mayor Hayek noted the invitation from the League
of Women Voters for a reception September 29.
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULES
City Clerk Karr reminded Council of the schedule for City Manager interviews as follows:
Monday, September 27, 8:00 A.M. (special formal executive session)
Tuesday, September 23, 7:30-9:00 AM (Meet & Greet)
Tuesday, September 23, 3:00 PM (special formal executive session)
Wednesday, September 24, 11:30 AM (special formal executive session)'
Meeting adjourned 9:20 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/20/10
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 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. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 7:34 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/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Attest: s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication - 9/23/10.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/21/10
Iowa City City Council Regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims (7:10),
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Roosevelt
Elementary: Caecilia Shoppa and Julie Watkins.
The Mayor proclaimed International Day of Peace -September 21, 2010, Nancy
Porter accepting; Iowa City Genealogy Month -October 2010, Trudy Burns accepting; Fire
Prevention Week -October 3 - 9, 2010, Fire Lieutenant Robert Henry accepting.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved and or adopted as presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. August 30, Special Council Work Session; August 31, Special Council
Formal Official and Complete; September 7, Special Council Work Session;
September 7, 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 -August 12, 2010; Planning and Zoning
Commission -August 19, 2010; Planning and Zoning Commission -August 16, 2010;
Youth Advisory Commission -August 13, 2010; Public Art Advisory Committee -July
1, 2010; Police Citizens Review Board -August 10, 2010.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #51, 323 E. Burlington St.;
Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #52, 25 W. Burlington St.;
Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #53, 955 Mormon Trek Blvd.;
Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Gas #1, 260 Stevens Dr.;
Class C Liquor License for Micky's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S.
Dubuque St.; Special Class C Liquor License for 2-Tone, Inc., dba Bluebird Diner, 330
E. Market St.; Class C Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop Corporation, dba Dan's Short
Stop Corporation, 2221 Rochester Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Hawkeye Oil
Company, dba Scott Blvd. Hawkeye Convenience Stores, 2875 Commerce Dr.;
Class C Liquor License for I.C.B.B., Ltd., dba Brown Bottle, 115 E. Washington St.;
Class C Liquor License for Bread Garden of Iowa City, L.C., dba Bread Garden Market
and Bakery, 225 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Givanni's of Iowa City, Inc.,
dba Givanni's, 109 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Mondo's of Iowa City,
Inc., dba Joseph's Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Dawit's
Restaurant, Inc., dba David's Place, 100 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for
Saloon of Iowa City, L.C., dba Saloon, 112 E. College St.; Class C Beer Permit for ND
Express, Inc., dba North Dodge Express, 2790 N. Dodge St.
Official Actions
September 21, 2010
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Motions. Approve disbursements in the amount of $11,197,103.29 for the
period of August 1 through August 31, 2010, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Public Hearing: RES. 10-399, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER
11, 2010 TO APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND VAN METER INDUSTRIAL, INC. FOR LOT 10 OF THE NORTH
AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION AND TO CONSIDER A PROPOSAL TO
CONVEY SAID PROPERTY.
Resolutions: RES. 10-400, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN
AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 412 TERRACE ROAD, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-401, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 COURT STREET PLACE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 10-402, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION
AGREEMENT, TWO PROMISSORY NOTES, AND FIVE MORTGAGES FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2220 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
10-403, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 319 E. WASHINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-404,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 227 N. DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-405,
APPROVING THE CITY STREET FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2010; RES. 10-406, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
AND DEDICATION AGREEMENT FOR AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2001051; RES. 10-407,
AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A
RECREATION TRAIL AND BRIDGE ACROSS THE IOWA RIVER.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
(1) STOP sign on the northwest corner of the intersection of St. Clements Alley and the
unnamed east-west alley behind Roberts Dairy on Dodge Street; JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Establishment of an 8AM-5PM LOADING ZONE with a
15 minute limit on the north side of the 100 block of Lafayette Street with a NO
PARKING 2AM-6AM TOW AWAY ZONE; Marc Moen regarding 19/21 debate; Beth
Sowder regarding Student Liaison model; Jamison and Michelle Winders regarding
Maximum Dog Limits in Iowa City [staff response included]; Cynthia Jewell (X2)
regarding Property Tax Relief; Annie Meltzer regarding Moped Parking; Bob Brooks
regarding House parties; Tom Waters regarding Police Blotter; Shea Becker regarding
Towncrest plans; Doyle Landry regarding October 1 Iowa City Race & Basketball
Meeting.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Official Actions
September 21, 2010
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Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for October 11, on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 60.32 acres of land from Interim Development-Research
Park (ID-RP), to Overlay Planned Development -Office Research Park (OPD-ORP); and
approximately 56.48 acres of land from Interim Development-Research Park (ID-RP) to
Overlay Planned Development-Research Development Park (OPD-RDP); and approximately
24.49 acres of land from Interim Development-Research Park (ID-RP) to Overlay Planned
Development-Mixed Use (OPD-MU) for property located northwest of the interchange of
State Highway 1 with Interstate 80 (REZ10-00004). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for October 11 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Article J. Floodplain Management Standards to regulate the
100 and 500 year floodplain and associated changes to 14-9F Flood Plain Management
Definitions, 14-4B-2 Variances and 14-8B-5 Flood Plain Development Permit. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for October 11 on an ordinance rezoning
173-acres of land located on 420t" Street West of Taft Avenue from General Industrial (11)
and Interim Development -Industrial (ID-I) to General Industrial (OPD-11). (REZ10-
00007/SUB10-00004). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-408, APPROVING THE
EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF MEADOWLARK HILL 2ND
SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA (SUB10-00009/SUB10-00010).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-409, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO FILE AN
APPLICATION FOR AN IOWA SMART PLANNING LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
GRANT TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2011 Operating Budget.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-410, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Phase Two -Trail Development of
the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area Project, establishing amount of bid security to
accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time
and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-411, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA -PHASE 2
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on
for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 10-
4406, AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "PUBLIC WORKS,"
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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 voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Official Actions
September 21, 2010
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Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 4, Alcoholic Beverages,
Chapter 5, Prohibitions and Restrictions, Section 8, Persons under the Legal Age in Licensed
or Permitted Establishments, Subsection B, to add a new Subparagraph 6, and Title 4,
Alcoholic Beverages, Chapter 5, Prohibitions and Restrictions, Section 8, Persons Under the
Legal Age in Licensed or Permitted Establishments, Subsection C, to add a new
Subparagraph 5, to allow the Chief of Police to approve split-premises special events in
liquor license establishments, permitting entry by those under legal age into an alcohol-free
portion of the establishment, while still allowing the service and possession of alcohol to
those of legal age in a separate alcohol-permitted portion of the establishment, be given first
vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled "Business and
License Regulations," Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs" to clarify airport shuttles can operate
without a taximeter, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-412, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH CONFLUENCE FOR NORTH
SIDE MARKETPLACE STREETSCAPE DESIGN SERVICES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-413, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST OF SIMPLE FLIGHT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF SAID SCULPTURE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE AGREEMENT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-414, ACCEPTING ZOYA, A SCULPTURE
CREATED BY VALERY KOVALEV AS A GIFT FROM KHRISTOFOR AGASSANDIAN TO
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-415, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP) GRANT
AGREEMENT AND COMMITTING THE LOCAL MATCH FUNDS FOR THE HICKORY HILL
PARK TORNADO ROOM PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-416, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY REMOVING ONE
MAINTENANCE WORKER II -PARKING SYSTEMS -NIGHT POSITION AND CREATING
ONE MAINTENANCE WORKER I POSITION AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN
BY DELETING THE POSITION OF MAINTENENACE WORKER II -PARKING SYSTEMS -
NIGHT, GRADE 4. Jeff Stratman, retired AFSCME employee, appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-417, AUTHORIZING RETENTION OF HALL
& ASSOCIATES FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN THE MATTER OF IOWA LEAGUE OF
CITIES V. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.
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 for asix-year term January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2015;
Appeals, Board of for afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, for a
Mechanical Professional; Youth Advisory Commission for atwo-year term
Official Actions
September 21, 2010
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January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010, for Tate High. 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: Telecommunications
Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 13, 2011;
Youth Advisory Commission for an At Large unexpired term, effective upon appointment,
ending December 31, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
October 6, 2010. Adjustment, Board of for afive-year term January 1, 2011 -January 1,
2016; Appeals, Board of for afive-year term January 1, 2011 -December 31, 2015, for a
Licensed Electrician; Human Rights Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms
January 1, 2011 -January 1, 2014; Parks & Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill
four-year terms January 1, 2011 -January 1, 2015; Public Art Advisory Committee for two
vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2011 -January 1, 2014; Senior Center
Commission for two vacancies for three-year terms January 1, 2011 -December 31, 2013;
Youth Advisory Commission for two vacancies, City High and West High, fortwo-year terms
January 1, 2011 -December 31, 2012. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, October 20, 2010.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Airport Commission for an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, ending March 1, 2013; Police Citizens Review Board for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending September 1, 2012. Applications must
be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 3, 2010. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Greg Farris and Angie Blanchard-Manning. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to appoint Council Member Dickens to Roosevelt Re-Purpose
Task Force. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 7:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Attest: s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication - 9/29/10.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/27/10
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. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 8:07 a.m.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 2:56 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/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Attest: s/Marian K. Karr, Cit Clerk ~
Submitt~ for publication - 9/29/10.
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Date: September 30, 2010
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Special Work Session, September 28, 2010, 7:45 AM in Public Library Room A
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright
UISG Rep.: Higgins
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
Citv Manager Candidates Meet & Greet
Mayor Hayek welcomed citizens to the event, noting each candidate would speak 3-4 minutes
and then be available to meet one on one with those present.
Brief comments were made by the following candidates:
Steven Crowell
Paul Eckert
Thomas Markus
The Mayor thanked everyone for attending and encouraged them to talk with the candidates
and provide feedback on the comment forms provided in the back of the room, in City Hall, or on
the City website. Deadline for comments is 4:30 PM today (Tuesday).
Meeting adjourned 8:10 AM; reception continued to 9:00 AM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/28/10
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims,
Wilburn (5:35 p.m.), Wright.
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. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 5:32 p.m.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 9:07 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/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Attest: s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitte for publication - 9/29/10. ~~"'~^-
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/29/10
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 11:30 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. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 11:32 a.m.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 12:16 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/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Attest: s/Marian K. Karr,C/it~ Clerk 1_~t~-
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Submitted for publication - 9/29/10.
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Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 20, 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, Fosse, Dilkes, Karr,
Hektoen.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, 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 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 6:32 p.m.
Council returned to open session 7:33 p.m.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn special meeting 7:34 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 21, 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 (7:10),
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Fosse, Dilkes, Karr,
Robinson, Davidson, O'Brien, O'Malley, Bollinger.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Roosevelt
Elementary: Caecilia Shoppa and Julie Watkins.
The Mayor proclaimed International Day of Peace -September 21, 2010, Nancy
Porter accepting; Iowa City Genealogy Month -October 2010, Trudy Burns accepting; Fire
Prevention Week -October 3 - 9, 2010, Fire Lieutenant Robert Henry accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, 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. August 30, Special Council Work Session; August 31, Special Council
Formal Official and Complete; September 7, Special Council Work Session;
September 7, 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: August 12, 2010; Planning and Zoning
Commission: August 19, 2010; Planning and Zoning Commission: August 16, 2010;
Youth Advisory Commission: August 13, 2010; Public Art Advisory Committee: July
1, 2010; Police Citizens Review Board: August 10, 2010.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #51, 323 E. Burlington St.;
Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #52, 25 W.. Burlington St.;
Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #53, 955 Mormon Trek Blvd.;
Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Gas #1, 260 Stevens Dr.;
Class C Liquor License for Micky's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S.
Dubuque St.; Special Class C Liquor License for 2-Tone, Inc., dba Bluebird Diner, 330
E. Market St.; Class C Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop Corporation, dba Dan's Short
Stop Corporation, 2221 Rochester Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Hawkeye Oil
Company, dba Scott Blvd. Hawkeye Convenience Stores, 2875 Commerce Dr.;
Class C Liquor License for I.C.B.B., Ltd., dba Brown Bottle, 115 E. Washington St.;
Class C Liquor License for Bread Garden of Iowa City, L.C., dba Bread Garden Market
and Bakery, 225 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Givanni's of Iowa City, Inc.,
dba Givanni's, 109 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Mondo's of Iowa City,
Inc., dba Joseph's Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Dawit's
Restaurant, Inc., dba David's Place, 100 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for
Saloon of Iowa City, L.C., dba Saloon, 112 E. College St.; Class C Beer Permit for ND
Express, Inc., dba North Dodge Express, 2790 N. Dodge St.
Complete Description
September 21, 2010
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Motions. Approve disbursements in the amount of $11,197,103.29 for the
period of August 1 through August 31, 2010, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Public Hearing: RES. 10-399, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER
11, 2010 TO APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND VAN METER INDUSTRIAL, INC. FOR LOT 10 OF THE NORTH
AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION AND TO CONSIDER A PROPOSAL TO
CONVEY SAID PROPERTY.
Resolutions: RES. 10-400, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN
AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 412 TERRACE ROAD, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-401, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 COURT STREET PLACE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 10-402, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION
AGREEMENT, TWO PROMISSORY NOTES, AND FIVE MORTGAGES FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2220 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
10-403, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 319 E. WASHINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-404,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 227 N. DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-405,
APPROVING THE CITY STREET FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2010; RES. 10-406, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
AND DEDICATION AGREEMENT FOR AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2001051; RES. 10-407,
AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A
RECREATION TRAIL AND BRIDGE ACROSS THE IOWA RIVER.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
(1) STOP sign on the northwest corner of the intersection of St. Clements Alley and the
unnamed east-west alley behind Roberts Dairy on Dodge Street; JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Establishment of an 8AM-5PM LOADING ZONE with a
15 minute limit on the north side of the 100 block of Lafayette Street with a NO
PARKING 2AM-6AM TOW AWAY ZONE; Marc Moen regarding 19/21 debate; Beth
Sowder regarding Student Liaison model; Jamison and Michelle Winders regarding
Maximum Dog Limits in Iowa City [staff response included]; Cynthia Jewell (X2)
regarding Property Tax Relief; Annie Meltzer regarding Moped Parking; Bob Brooks
regarding House parties; Tom Waters regarding Police Blotter; Shea Becker regarding
Towncrest plans; Doyle Landry regarding October 1 Iowa City Race & Basketball
Meeting.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for October 11, on an
ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 60.32 acres of land from Interim
Development-Research Park (ID-RP), to Overlay Planned Development -Office Research
Park (OPD-ORP); and approximately 56.48 acres of land from Interim Development-
Research Park (ID-RP) to Overlay Planned Development-Research Development Park
(OPD-RDP); and approximately 24.49 acres of land from Interim Development-Research
Park (ID-RP) to Overlay Planned Development-Mixed Use (OPD-MU) for property located
northwest of the interchange of State Highway 1 with Interstate 80 (Moss Green REZ10-
00004). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to set a public hearing for October 11 on an
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Article J. Floodplain Management Standards to
regulate the 100 and 500 year floodplain and associated changes to 14-9f Flood Plain
Management Definitions, 14-4B-2 Variances and 14-8B-5 Flood Plain Development Permit.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to set a ~ublic hearing for October 11 on an
ordinance rezoning 173-acres of land located on 420 h Street West of Taft Avenue from
General Industrial (11) and Interim Development -Industrial (ID-I) to General Industrial (OPD-
11). (REZ10-00007/SUB10-00004). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 10-408, APPROVING THE
EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF MEADOWLARK HILL 2ND
SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA (SUB10-00009/SU610-00010). Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 10-409, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR AN IOWA SMART PLANNING LOCAL
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING GRANT TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
UPDATE. 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 amending the FY2011 Operating Budget.
Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 10-410, AMENDING THE
CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011. 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 plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Phase Two -Trail Development of
the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area Project, establishing amount of bid security to
accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time
and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 10-411, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
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CONSTRUCTION OF THE TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA -PHASE 2
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 10-4406, 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 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 Mims, 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 Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 4,
Alcoholic Beverages, Chapter 5, Prohibitions and Restrictions, Section 8, Persons under the
Legal Age in Licensed or Permitted Establishments, Subsection B, to add a new
Subparagraph 6, and Title 4, Alcoholic Beverages, Chapter 5, Prohibitions and Restrictions,
Section 8, Persons Under the Legal Age in Licensed or Permitted Establishments,
Subsection C, to add a new Subparagraph 5, to allow the Chief of Police to approve split-
premises special events in liquor license establishments, permitting entry by those under
legal age into an alcohol-free portion of the establishment, while still allowing the service and
possession of alcohol to those of legal age in a separate alcohol-permitted portion of the
establishment, be given first vote. The Mayor announced that Council would be considering
a companion ordinance dealing with entertainment venues on October 11th. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled
"Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs" to clarify airport shuttles
can operate without a taximeter, 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. 10-412, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH
CONFLUENCE FOR NORTH SIDE MARKETPLACE STREETSCAPE DESIGN SERVICES.
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. 10-413, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST OF SIMPLE
FLIGHT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAID SCULPTURE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE AGREEMENT. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 10-414, ACCEPTING ZOYA, A
SCULPTURE CREATED BY VALERY KOVALEV AS A GIFT FROM KHRISTOFOR
AGASSANDIAN TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 10-415, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP)
GRANT AGREEMENT AND COMMITTING THE LOCAL MATCH FUNDS FOR THE
HICKORY HILL PARK TORNADO ROOM PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 10-416, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY
REMOVING ONE MAINTENANCE WORKER II -PARKING SYSTEMS -NIGHT POSITION
AND CREATING ONE MAINTENANCE WORKER I POSITION AND AMENDING THE
AFSCME PAY PLAN BY DELETING THE POSITION OF MAINTENENACE WORKER II -
PARKING SYSTEMS -NIGHT, GRADE 4. Jeff Stratman, retired AFSCME employee,
appeared. Transportation Services Director O'Brien 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 Mims, to adopt RES. 10-417, AUTHORIZING
RETENTION OF HALL & ASSOCIATES FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN THE MATTER
OF IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES V. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. Mayor
Hayek noted a press release from the City containing further information. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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 for asix-year term January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2015;
Appeals, Board of for 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. 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: Telecommunications
Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 13, 2011;
Youth Advisory Commission for an At Large unexpired term, effective upon appointment,
ending December 31, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
October 6, 2010. Adjustment, Board of for afive-year term January 1, 2011 -January 1,
2016; Appeals, Board of for afive-year term January 1, 2011 -December 31, 2015, for a
Licensed Electrician; Human Rights Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms
January 1, 2011 -January 1, 2014; Parks & Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill
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four-year terms January 1, 2011 -January 1, 2015; Public Art Advisory Committee for two
vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2011 -January 1, 2014; Senior Center
Commission for two vacancies for three-year terms January 1, 2011 -December 31, 2013;
Youth Advisory Commission for two vacancies, City High and West High, for two-year terms
January 1, 2011 -December 31, 2012. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, October 20, 2010.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Airport Commission for an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, ending March 1, 2013; Police Citizens Review Board for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending September 1, 2012. Applications must
be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 3, 2010. Moved by Champion, seconded
by Wright to accept correspondence from Greg Farris and Angie Blanchard-Manning. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to appoint Council Member Dickens to
Roosevelt Re-Purpose Task Force. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Dickens reported on his attendance at the badge pinning for three
new firefighter earlier in the week; noted that the City had been recognized by Forbes
magazine as Number 2 of the Top 10 best cities for business and career and featured an
article on Plaza Towers.
Council Member Bailey Wish Council Member Wilburn a Happy Birthday.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn thanked everyone for the birthday wishes, and stated he
appreciated everyone; and thanked the motorist who stopped to assist him the previous week
when he had a bicycle accident.
Council Member Wright noted an event September 23 as part of the annual Carot
Spaziani Intellectual Freedom Festival sponsored by the Public Library, and on September
30 the first banned books Read Out event.
Council Member Champion wished Mayor Pro tem Wilburn a Happy Birthday.
Council Member Mims reported she attended the annual Parks & Recreation
Commission tour and stated it was nice to see many of the parks and talk with
Commissioners, noting the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area was going to be a an incredible
asset to the parks system.
Mayor Hayek also wished Mayor Pro tem Wilburn a Happy Birthday; and noted the
Meet and Greet on Tuesday, September 28 to meet the City Manager finalists.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting at 7:40 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
SEPTEMBER 27, 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 present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, 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 8:07 a.m.
Council returned to open session 2:55 p.m.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn special meeting 2:56 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
SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 11:30 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims,
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None. Staff present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, 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 11:32 a.m.
Council returned to open session 12:15 p.m.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn special meeting 12:16 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
SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims,
Wilburn (5:35 p.m.), Wright. Staff present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, 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, 6/0, Wilburn
absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session
5:32 p.m.
Council returned to open session 9:06 p.m.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Wright, to adjourn special meeting 9:07 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk