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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 30, 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, Davidson, O'Malley.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lincoln Elementary
students: Mae McDonough, Will Peterson, Simran Sarin.
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. November 15, Regular Council Work Session; November 16, Regular
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): Board of
Adjustment -October 13, 2010; Human Rights Commission -October 19, 2010; Youth
Advisory Commission -October 3, 2010; Airport Commission -October 14, 2010;
Telecommunications Commission -October 24, 2010; Planning and Zoning
Commission -October 21, 2010.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class B Native Wine Permit for Lyla, LLC, dba Lyla's Boutique, 211 E.
Washington St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Inc., Limited, dba Sanctuary
Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai's Pizza
Palace, Ltd., dba Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.; Class C Beer Permit for
Sector, Inc., dba Creekside Market, 2601 Highway 6 E.; Class C Liquor License for
Lusati, Inc., dba Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 E. Washington St.;
Motion: Approve disbursements in the amount of $13,582,948.76 for the period
of October 1 through October 31, 2010, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Public Hearing: Set a public hearing for January 10, 2011 regarding an
amendment to Iowa City's FY11 Annual Action Plan, that is a sub-part of Iowa City's
2011-2015 Consolidated plan (a.k.a. City Steps).
Resolutions: RES. 10-497, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2512 ASTER AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 10-498, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND A
PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2016 WESTERN ROAD,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-499, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY
KICKERS SOCCER PARK RENOVATION PROJECT; RES. 10-500, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER, TILE LINES, WATER MAIN, SANITARY
SEWER, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MOUNT PROSPECT
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ADDITION, PART IX, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Correspondence: Taft Speedway and Idyllwild letters from Ruth Scott Smith,
James White (2), Joel Wilcox (2), Betty Jo Wilcox; Joseph Greathouse, Robert
Benson, William & Lyda Brown, Sally Cline (2), Miriam Newman, Philip Reisetter,
Karen Lessner, Kurt Kimmerling, Martha Monick (2), Jeanne Hartman, Dale Simon,
Susie Pappas, Mike & Ginger Crawford, Willis & Beverly Johansen, Terry Miller Chait,
Carole & Lyle Seydel, Robert Fellows, Mary Kathryn Wallace, Gerald & Lois Gerard,
Jean Davidson, Joe & Barbara Tobin, Bruce & Mary Gantz, Karlen Fellows, Edwin
Warth; Jeff Haring regarding Affordable housing; Fami Kiche regarding 21 Ordinance;
Ann Weiser regarding Closing of Budcat Creations; Scott Hansen regarding Support
for multi-use trail; Deborah Thornton regarding Atlanta's public/low income housing
improvements; Letters from Amanda Stevens, Amy Schoon, Steve Soboroff regarding
Police reports [staff responses included (2); John Thomas regarding Gilbert Street
Streetscape [staff response included].
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut, appeared re pedestrian safety concerns at the
intersection of Madison and Burlington Streets; noted Council had request from area
legislators more local authority on alcohol matters, and asked for the same authority for toxic
lawn chemicals; stated she was happy Council had decided not to go with single stream
recycling and encouraged more City options for recycling fluorescent bulbs and glass.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for January 10th on an
ordinance rezoning approximately 49.3-acres of land located at First Avenue and Muscatine
Avenue and amending Section 14-3C of the Zoning Code to establish the Towncrest Design
Review Overlay District (REZ10-00015). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 1.38-acres of land
located at 385 Ruppert Road from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to Institutional Public Zone
(P-2) (REZ10-00009). PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. The Mayor asked for
ex parte communications, and none were reported.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance rezoning approximately
1.38-acres of land located at 385 Ruppert Road from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to
Institutional Public Zone (P-2) (REZ10-00009), 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 an ordinance rezoning the following properties owned by
the City of Iowa City to Neighborhood Public (P-1) Zone: from Overlay Planned Development
Low Density (OPD-5) Zone for properties located in Dean Oakes Sixth Addition, Thornberry
Dog Park and Peninsula Park, and Oakmont Estates; from Overlay Planned Development
Low Density (OPD-5) Zone and Interim Development Multi-Family Residential (ID-RM) Zone
for property located in Sand Hill Park; from Overlay Planned Development Medium Density
(OPD-8) Zone for Frauenholtz-Miller Park; from Low Density Single Family (RS-5) Zone for
Auditor's Parcel 2002301, Terrell Mill Park Area, and certain city-owned land west of Scott
Boulevard; and from Interim Development Multi-Family Residential (ID-RM) Zone for property
located north of McCollister Boulevard (REZ10-00011). The Mayor asked for ex parte
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communications, and none were reported. PCD Director Davidson and Acting Asst. City
Manger & Public Works Director Fosse present for discussion.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance rezoning the following
properties owned by the City of Iowa City to Neighborhood Public (P-1) Zone: from Overlay
Planned Development Low Density (OPD-5) Zone for properties located in Dean Oakes Sixth
Addition, Thornberry Dog Park and Peninsula Park, and Oakmont Estates; from Overlay
Planned Development Low Density (OPD-5) Zone and Interim Development Multi-Family
Residential (ID-RM) Zone for property located in Sand Hill Park; from Overlay Planned
Development Medium Density (OPD-8) Zone for Frauenholtz-Miller Park; from Low Density
Single Family (RS-5) Zone for Auditor's Parcel 2002301, Terrell Mill Park Area, and certain
city-owned land west of Scott Boulevard; and from Interim Development Multi-Family
Residential (ID-RM) Zone for property located north of McCollister Boulevard (REZ10-
00011), 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 for a voluntary annexation of approximately
1.85 acres of property located at 4764 420t" St SE, Johnson County (ANN10-00004); and on
an ordinance rezoning approximately 1.85 acres of land located at 4764 420t" Street SE from
County Heavy Industrial (MH) to General Industrial (I-1) (REZ10-00012). PCD Director
Davidson present for discussion. The Mayor asked for ex parte communications, and none
were reported.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 10-501, FOR A VOLUNTARY
ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1.85 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4764
420T" ST SE, JOHNSON COUNTY (ANN10-00004). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance rezoning approximately
1.85 acres of land located at 4764 420t" Street SE from County Heavy Industrial (MH) to
General Industrial (I-1) (REZ10-00012), 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 approving proceeding with the issuance and
sale of not to exceed $2,400,000 aggregate principal amount of Midwestern Disaster Area
Revenue Bonds (EPS Properties LLC Project) Series 2010 of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and
related matters.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 10-502, APPROVING
PROCEEDING WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,400,000
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MIDWESTERN DISASTER AREA REVENUE
BONDS (EPS PROPERTIES LLC PROJECT) SERIES 2010 OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, AND RELATED MATTERS. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance amending Title 16 of
the City Code, entitled "Public Works," Chapter 3, entitled, "City Utilities," Article G, entitled
"Storm Water Collection, Discharge and Runoff," and Title 17, entitled, "Building and
Housing" Chapter 8, entitled, "Grading Ordinance," to make the civil penalty for violating
erosion control provisions an enhanced civil penalty and to amend the definition of pollutant,
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be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
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and that ORD. 10-4415, AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED BUSINESS AND LICENSE
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "TAXICABS", SECTION 10, "TERMS OF
DECALS AND AUTHORIZATION; RENEWALS" TO CHANGE DRIVER AUTHORIZATIONS
TO BE VALID FOR ONE YEAR AND PLACE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTAINING A
VALID IOWA CHAUFFEUR'S LICENSE ON THE DRIVER AND THE TAXICAB BUSINESS,
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 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 Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 10-503, DECLARING AN
OFFICIAL INTENT UNDER TREASURY REGULATION 1.150-2 TO ISSUE DEBT TO
REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR CERTAIN ORIGINAL EXPENDITURES PAID IN
CONNECTION WITH SPECIFIED PROJECTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 10-504, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE TERRY
TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA -PHASE TWO 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. 10-505, ON UNCLASSIFIED
SALARY COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY AND
CITY CLERK. Council Member Wright stated the increase was in line with increases of other
City employees. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on Boards and Commissions:
Adjustment, Board of for afive-year term January 1, 2011 -January 1, 2016; 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; Appeals, Board of for afive-
yearterm January 1, 2011 -December 31, 2015, for a Licensed Electrician; 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; Youth Advisory Commission for two vacancies to fill two-year terms
January 1, 2011 -December 31, 2012 for (1) person City High and (1) person West High;
Youth Advisory Commission for atwo-year term January 1, 2011 -December 31, 2012 for
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(1) person -Tate High; Youth Advisory Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, ending December 31, 2011 for (1) person - At Large. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 1, 2010. Housing & Community Development
Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending September 1, 2011.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 22, 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 invited everyone downtown to "Celebrate the Seasons"
events planned the first week-end in December; congratulated Solon and Regina on their
State Championships, and City High on the "almost" Championship.
Council Member Bailey noted the remarks earlier in the meeting from Caroline Dieterle
re the intersection of Burlington & Madison streets and asked staff to look at other
transportation adjustments to the intersection. Staff will follow up.
Council Member Wright stated Ms. Dieterle also made a good point re lawn chemicals;
welcomed new City Manager Tom Markus and thanked Interim City Manager Helling and
Acting Asst. City Manager Fosse for doing terrific jobs during the transition.
Council Member Champion echoed remarked about the tremendous job done by
Interim City Manager Helling and Acting Asst. City Manager Fosse; and stated she liked
Caroline Dieterle's request to make recycling fluorescent bulbs easier.
Mayor Hayek stated the Council and community's appreciation for the work done by
Interim City Manager Helling and Acting Asst. City Manager Fosse; welcomed new City
Manager Tom Markus, and invited everyone to an open house planned to welcome him on
Thursday, December 9, in City Hall from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Acting Asst. City Manager and Public Works Director Fosse reported that the City was
working on a drop off program for fluorescents bulbs and details would be forthcoming.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting 7:40 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Date: November 15, 2010
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 15, 2010, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright
UISG: Higgins
Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Fosse, Karr, Rackis, Boothroy, Davidson, Ford, Ackerson, Dulek,
Hightshoe, Long, Moran
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Commission - re-advertise, gender balance
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - re-advertise, no applicants
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - re-advertise, no applicants
Airport Zoning Commission - re-advertise, no applicants
Airport Zoning Commission - re-advertise, no applicants
Board of Appeals - re-advertise, no applicants
Police Citizens Review Board - Melissa Jensen
Telecommunications Commission - re-advertise, gender balance
Youth Advisory Commission (X2) - re-advertise, no applicants
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item # 13 -Legislative priorities) After discussion, a majority agreed to the resolution as
presented.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS UPDATE [agenda #7, IP#2]
PCD Director Davidson and Economic Developer Ford delivered a power point presentation and
distributed "Iowa City -Single Family New Construction Rounds 1, 2, & 3" (archived) Interim
City Manager
LOCATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING [IP#3]
PCD Director Davidson, Community Development Coordinator Long, Associate Planner
Hightshoe, Asst. Transportation Planner Ackerson, and City Attorney Dilkes presented
information and provided a power point presentation (archived). After discussion Council
agreed:
- Staff had summarized Council concerns where affordable housing funded by the City
could be located
- Expressed satisfaction with the information provided by the school district
- Approved use GIS evaluation based system, and purchase $2,500 software
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Davidson)
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INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION (Nov 4 & 10J & COUNCIL TIME
1. (IP6 of 10/29 Info Packet -Memo from Public Works Director re Urban Phosphorus Issues
of Concern) Mayor Hayek thanked staff for the information, and noted disappointment that
Iowa prohibited regulation.
2. (# 4g(6) October 26 Formal agenda) Interim City Manager Helling noted previous
correspondence from Amber Miller re the outdoor service area for Hideaway Tavern & Grill,
and stated staff would be recommending an ordinance amendment to allow such a use in
the CB zone, consistent with public property. Majority agreed to proceed with the
amendment.
3. (IP7 of 11/10 Info Packet -Memo from City Clerk re KXIC Radio Show) Council Members
agreed to the following schedule:
November 17 -Mims
November 24 -Dickens
December 1 -Champion
December 8 -Wright
December 15 -Mims
December 22 -Hayek
December 29 -Champion
January 5 -Open
4. (IP5 of 11/10 Info Packet -Meeting and budget schedule for January thru March) After
discussion Council agreed to following schedule:
January 5 -Wednesday
Special BUDGET work session, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (CIP & Budget Overview)
January 10 -Monday
Special work session, TBD; Special Formal 7:00 PM
January 13 -Thursday
Special BUDGET work session, 6:30 PM
January 17 -Monday, HOLIDAY
January 18 -Tuesday
Special BUDGET work session (Boards/Commission/Events), 7:00 PM
January 24 - Monday
Special work session, TBD
January 25 - Tuesday
Special formal, 7:00 PM
January 27 - Thursday
Special BUDGET work session, 6:30 PM (if needed)
January 31 -Monday
Regular work session, 6:30 PM
February 1 -Tuesday
Regular formal, 7:00 PM (set ph on budget)
February 14 -Monday
Regular work session, 6:30 PM
February 15 -Tuesday
Regular formal, 7:00 PM (hold ph on budget)
February 21 -Monday, HOLIDAY
February 23 -Wednesday
Special work session Qoint meeting at Johnson County), 4:30 PM
February 28 -Monday
Regular work session, 6:30 PM
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March 1 -Tuesday
Regular formal, 7:00 PM (adopt budget)
March 21 -Monday
Special work session, 6:30 PM
March 22 -Tuesday
Special formal, 7:00 PM
Interim City Manager Helling will talk with the Chamber regarding dates for the Washington, DC
lobbying trip and report back to Council.
BUDGET PRIORITIES
None
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP#4]
Interim City Manager Helling reported that the special meeting scheduled for December 1St
might include further affordable housing discussion or may be include some items from the
pending list that are ready to go. Items not concluded on the 1St would be continued to
December 6.
COUNCIL TIME (continued)
5. Council Member Bailey noted the West High Girls Volleyball team won the state
championship and questioned when they would be attending a Council meeting for
recognition. City Clerk Karr stated letters had gone out to all area schools asking them to
contact the City when any team or individual won a state championship. The City did not
want to miss a team or individual and also wanted the schools to have the ability to
recognize non-athletics as well.
6. Council Member Dickens reported on the Roosevelt Repurposing committee, and stated
minutes would be provided from the November 8 meeting, prior to scheduled discussion at
the next work session.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
1. Council Member Mims noted the ECICOG legislative open houses scheduled November 16
in Coralville, and stated she was unable to attend. Interim City Manager Helling stated he
would attending. Council Member Bailey stated she would check her schedule and would try
to attend.
2. Mayor Hayek noted the Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) luncheon scheduled for
November 16. Several staff and Council Members will attend.
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULES [IP#5]
[Discussed under Council time]
Meeting adjourned 8:45 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/16/10
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 p.m.),
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Shimek Elementary
students: Natalie Holmes, Megan Payne, Emma Webber.
The Mayor noted the Veterans Remembrance Day proclamation distributed at the
Veterans Day Banquet on November 11.
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. October 20, Special Council Work Session (Joint Meeting); October 25,
Special Council Formal Official and Complete; October 25, Special Council Work
Session; October 26, 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 -September 27, 2010; Planning and Zoning
Commission -October 7, 2010; Police Citizens Review Board -October 12, 2010;
Senior Center Commission - September 9, 2010; Housing and Community
Development Commission -September 16, 2010.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class B Liquor License for Clarion Highlander Hotel & Conference Center, 2525 N.
Dodge St.
Renewal: Special Class C Liquor License for India Cafe, 227 E. Washington
St.; Class E Liquor License for Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.; Class
E Liquor License for Fareway Stores, Inc. #034, 2765 Commerce Dr.; Class C Beer
Permit for Aldi, Inc. #6, 1534 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Club Car, 122
Wright St.; Class C Liquor License for Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 201 S. Clinton
St.; Outdoor Service Area for Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 201 S. Clinton St.; RES.
10-470, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT for Clarion Highlander Hotel & Conference
Center, 2525 N. Dodge St.
Resolutions: RES. 10-471, 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 221 HUNTINGTON
DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-472, 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
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1855 RICHMOND LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-473, 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
1073 WALKER CIRCLE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-474, 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 726 KEOKUK COURT, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-475, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN 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 217 HUNTINGTON DRIVE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-476, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING TWO
MORTGAGES AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1112 2"d AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-477, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1020
ROCHESTER AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-478, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1634
WILSON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-479, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1215 2nd
AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-480, ACCEPTING THE WORK OF THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA PHASE ONE
PROJECT; RES. 10-481, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2010 PAVEMENT
REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN PROJECT. RES. 10-482, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE 2010 WATER MAIN DIRECTIONAL BORING PROJECT; RES. 10-
483, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CAPITOL STREET RAMP DOOR AND
WINDOW REPLACEMENT PROJECT; RES. 10-484, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE 404 HAZARD MITIGATION PROPERTY ACQUISITION DEMOLITIONS -
PROJECT #3; RES. 10-485, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CDG ASBESTOS
ABATEMENT #2 -SHOWERS ADDITION; RES. 10-486, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE 404 HAZARD MITIGATION PROPERTY ACQUISTION ASBESTOS
ABATEMENT -PROJECT #2; RES. 10-487, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT ADDITION -PART FIVE, AND
DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE;
RES. 10-488, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET BUS FACILITY
(AUDITOR'S PARCEL NO. 2007065); RES. 10-489, CANCELLING THE PUBLIC
HEARING ON NOVEMBER 16, 2010 ON THE CONVEYANCE OF 416 DOUGLASS
COURT AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 10-444; RES. 10-490, APPROVING
THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF OUTLOT O, WINDSOR RIDGE-
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PART THIRTEEN, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, AS PUBLIC OPEN
SPACE; RES. 10-491, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A STORM WATER RAINAGE EASEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR MOUNT PROSPECT ADDITION, PART IX, IOWA CITY,
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
two bus stop signs for northbound and southbound traffic in front of 2533 Scott
Boulevard. Removal of bus stop located on the southeast corner of the intersection of
Scott Boulevard and Freedom Court; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of on-street•metered parking spaces and establishment of parking meter
terms on the 800 block of South Clinton Street; Cynthia Jewell regarding Property tax
relief (staff response included]; Tim Borchardt regarding 2401 Hwy 6 E; James Hayes
regarding Court Street traffic problems; Joel Wilcox regarding Taft Speedway/Idyllwild
flood mitigation project; Denise Swartzendruber regarding Tammara Meester; Brad
Jones regarding Scott Boulevard [staff response included]; Sanctuary City letters from
John McKinstry, Kerry Schueler(x2), Liz Smothers, Carolyn Walker; 21-Only Ordinance
letters from Gabe DeJong, Rhys Jones and Valerie Chittick, Misael Martinez, Kevin
McVey; Dan Lechay(X2) regarding Proposed pedestrian crossing at Summit/Kirkwood
intersection [staff response included]; Carol Seydel regarding Iowa River levee; Scott
Dragoo regarding Community Policing [staff response included]; Janice Horak regarding
Thank You for Community Event Funding Grant; Libris Fidelis regarding MegaBus.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for November 30 on an ordinance
rezoning 1.38-acres of land located at 385 Ruppert Road from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to
Institutional Public Zone (P-2) (REZ10-00009). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for November 30 on an ordinance
rezoning the following properties owned by the City of Iowa City to Neighborhood Public (P-1)
Zone: from Overlay Planned Development Low Density (OPD-5) Zone for properties located
in Dean Oakes Sixth Addition, Thornberry Dog Park and Peninsula Park, and Oakmont
Estates; from Overlay Planned Development Low Density (OPD-5) Zone and Interim
Development Multi-Family Residential (ID-RM) Zone for property located in Sand Hill Park;
from Overlay Planned Development Medium Density (OPD-8) Zone for Frauenholtz-Miller
Park; from Low Density Single Family (RS-5) Zone for property located in Country Club
Estates, Terrell Mill Park Area, and west of Scott Boulevard; from Interim Development Multi-
Family Residential (ID-RM) Zone for property located north of McCollister Boulevard (REZ10-
00011). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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-
4413, REZONING APPROXIMATELY 207 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED EAST OF IOWA
RIVER, SOUTH OF MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD, AND WEST OF SAND ROAD FROM
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL (AR) TO NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P-1)
(REZ10-00010), 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.
Council Members Mims present.
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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-
4414, 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, 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.
Moved and seconded to continue to December 7 the public hearing and defer the
resolution determining the Towncrest Urban Renewal Area of the city to have conditions of
slum and blight and to be an economic development area, and that the rehabilitation,
conservation, redevelopment, development, or a combination thereof, of such area is
necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of the city;
designating such area as appropriate for an urban renewal project; and adopting the
Towncrest Urban Renewal Plan therefor. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled "Business and
License Regulations," Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs", Section 10, "Terms of Decals and
Authorization; Renewals" to change driver authorizations to be valid for one year and place
responsibility for maintaining a valid Iowa Chauffeur's License on the driver and the taxicab
business, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-492, APPROVING FUNDING FOR
BARONCINI, LLC 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 NECESSARY
DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-493, APPROVING AN ENVIRONMENTAL
COVENANT WITH MID-AMERICAN ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY, THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, AND IOWA-ILLINOIS
SQUARE, LLC, REGARDING THE SUPERFUND SITE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF
BURLINGTON AND VAN BUREN STREETS, AS WELL AS A SIDE AGREEMENT WITH MID-
AMERICAN ENERGY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-494, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA PHASE TWO
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-495, 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 HNTB CORPORATION
TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DUBUQUE STREET
ELEVATION AND PARK ROAD BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-496, ESTABLISHING CITY OF IOWA CITY
2011 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES.
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Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to Boards and
Commissions: appoint Melissa Jensen, 830 Elliott Court, to the Police Citizens Review Board
for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending September 1, 2012; and to appoint
Nolan Klouda, 309 Finkbine Lane, #9, to the Telecommunications Commission for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 13, 2011. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
The Mayor noted no applications were received OR gender balance requirements met
for the following Boards and Commissions, all will be readvertised: Airport Commission to
appoint an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 1, 2013; Airport Zoning
Brd of Adjustment to appoint an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus afive-year
term January 1, 2007 -December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to appoint a
five-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission to appoint
a six-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission to appoint
six-year term January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2015; Appeals, Board of to appoint afive-year
term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, for a Mechanical Professional; Youth Advisory
Commission to appoint an At Large unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending
December 31, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission to appoint a Tate High representative for a
two-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 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.]
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; 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; Youth Advisory Commission for two vacancies to fill two-year terms for City
High and West High representatives January 1, 2011 -December 31, 2012; Youth Advisory
Commission for atwo-year term for Tate High representative January 1, 2011 -December
31, 2012. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 1, 2010.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Housing & Community Development
Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending September 1, 2011.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 22, 2010. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Andy Douglas. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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
individuals whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when
necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individuals' reputations and
those individuals requested a closed session (City Attorney & City Clerk). The Mayor
declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 7:23 p.m.
Moved and to adjourn meeting 8:17 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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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 - 1/23/10.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 16, 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 p.m.),
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Fosse, Dilkes, Karr,
Davidson, Moran.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Shimek Elementary
students: Natalie Holmes, Megan Payne, Emma Webber.
The Mayor noted the Veterans Remembrance Day proclamation distributed at the
Veterans Day Banquet on November 11.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. October 20, Special Council Work Session (Joint Meeting); October 25,
Special Council Formal Official and Complete; October 25, Special Council Work
Session; October 26, 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 -September 27, 2010; Planning and Zoning
Commission -October 7, 2010; Police Citizens Review Board -October 12, 2010;
Senior Center Commission - September 9, 2010; Housing and Community
Development Commission -September 16, 2010.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class B Liquor License for POSH Hotel, LLC, dba Clarion Highlander Hotel &
Conference Center, 2525 N. Dodge St.
Renewal: Special Class C Liquor License for India Cafe Corporation, dba India
Cafe, 227 E. Washington St.; Class E Liquor License for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba
Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Fareway
Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc. #034, 2765 Commerce Dr.; Class C Beer
Permit for Aldi, Inc. dba Aldi, Inc. #6, 1534 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for
Suzster, Inc., dba Club Car, 122 Wright St.; Class C Liquor License for Blazin Wings,
Inc., dba Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 201 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for
Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 201 S. Clinton St.; RES. 10-
470, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT for POSH Hotel, LLC, dba Clarion Highlander Hotel
& Conference Center, 2525 N. Dodge St.
Resolutions: RES. 10-471, 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 221 HUNTINGTON
DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-472, 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
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COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1855 RICHMOND LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-473, 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
1073 WALKER CIRCLE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-474, 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 726 KEOKUK COURT, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-475, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN 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 217 HUNTINGTON DRIVE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-476, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING TWO
MORTGAGES AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1112 2"d AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-477, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1020
ROCHESTER AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-478, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1634
WILSON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-479, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1215 2nd
AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-480, ACCEPTING THE WORK OF THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA PHASE ONE
PROJECT; RES. 10-481, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2010 PAVEMENT
REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN PROJECT. RES. 10-482, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE 2010 WATER MAIN DIRECTIONAL BORING PROJECT; RES. 10-
483, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CAPITOL STREET RAMP DOOR AND
WINDOW REPLACEMENT PROJECT; RES. 10-484, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE 404 HAZARD MITIGATION PROPERTY ACQUISITION DEMOLITIONS -
PROJECT #3; RES. 10-485, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CDG ASBESTOS
ABATEMENT #2 -SHOWERS ADDITION; RES. 10-486, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE 404 HAZARD MITIGATION PROPERTY ACQUISTION ASBESTOS
ABATEMENT -PROJECT #2; RES. 10-487, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT ADDITION -PART FIVE, AND
DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE;
RES. 10-488, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET BUS FACILITY
(AUDITOR'S PARCEL NO. 2007065); RES. 10-489, CANCELLING THE PUBLIC
HEARING ON NOVEMBER 16, 2010 ON THE CONVEYANCE OF 416 DOUGLASS
COURT AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 10-444; RES. 10-490, APPROVING
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THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF OUTLOT O, WINDSOR RIDGE-
PART THIRTEEN, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, AS PUBLIC OPEN
SPACE; RES. 10-491, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A STORM WATER RAINAGE EASEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR MOUNT PROSPECT ADDITION, PART IX, IOWA CITY,
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
two bus stop signs for northbound and southbound traffic in front of 2533 Scott
Boulevard. Removal of bus stop located on the southeast corner of the intersection of
Scott Boulevard and Freedom Court; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of on-street metered parking spaces and establishment of parking meter
terms on the 800 block of South Clinton Street; Cynthia Jewell regarding Property tax
relief [staff response included]; Tim Borchardt regarding 2401 Hwy 6 E; James Hayes
regarding Court Street traffic problems; Joel Wilcox regarding Taft Speedway/Idyllwild
flood mitigation project; Denise Swartzendruber regarding Tammara Meester; Brad
Jones regarding Scott Boulevard [staff response included]; Sanctuary City letters from
John McKinstry, Kerry Schueler(x2), Liz Smothers, Carolyn Walker; 21-Only Ordinance
letters from Gabe DeJong, Rhys Jones and Valerie Chittick, Misael Martinez, Kevin
McVey; Dan Lechay(X2) regarding Proposed pedestrian crossing at Summit/Kirkwood
intersection [staff response included]; Carol Seydel regarding Iowa River levee; Scott
Dragoo regarding Community Policing [staff response included]; Janice Horak regarding
Thank You for Community Event Funding Grant; Libris Fidelis regarding MegaBus.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Mims absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for November 30 on
an ordinance rezoning 1.38-acres of land located at 385 Ruppert Road from Intensive
Commercial (CI-1) to Institutional Public Zone (P-2) (REZ10-00009 University of Iowa). The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Mims absent.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to set a public hearing for November 30 on an
ordinance rezoning the following properties owned by the City of Iowa City to Neighborhood
Public (P-1) Zone: from Overlay Planned Development Low Density (OPD-5) Zone for
properties located in Dean Oakes Sixth Addition, Thornberry Dog Park and Peninsula Park,
and Oakmont Estates; from Overlay Planned Development Low Density (OPD-5) Zone and
Interim Development Multi-Family Residential (ID-RM) Zone for property located in Sand Hill
Park; from Overlay Planned Development Medium Density (OPD-8) Zone for Frauenholtz-
Miller Park; from Low Density Single Family (RS-5) Zone for property located in Country Club
Estates, Terrell Mill Park Area, and west of Scott Boulevard; from Interim Development Multi-
Family Residential (ID-RM) Zone for property located north of McCollister Boulevard (REZ10-
00011). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Mims absent.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 10-4413, REZONING APPROXIMATELY 207 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED
EAST OF IOWA RIVER, SOUTH OF MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD, AND WEST OF SAND
ROAD FROM COUNTY AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL (AR) TO NEIGHBORHOOD
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PUBLIC (P-1) (REZ10-00010 Terry Trueblood Recreation Area), be voted on for final
passage at this time. The Mayor asked for ex parte communications; and none were
reported. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Mims absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Mims absent. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Council Members Mims present.
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. 10-4414, 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, 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 Wright,
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 Champion, to continue to December 7 the public
hearing and defer the resolution determining the Towncrest Urban Renewal Area of the city
to have conditions of slum and blight and to be an economic development area, and that the
rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development, or a combination thereof, of such
area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of the
city; designating such area as appropriate for an urban renewal project; and adopting the
Towncrest Urban Renewal Plan therefor. 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", Section 10,
"Terms of Decals and Authorization; Renewals" to change driver authorizations to be valid for
one year and place responsibility for maintaining a valid Iowa Chauffeur's License on the
driver and the taxicab business, 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 Mims, to adopt RES. 10-492, APPROVING FUNDING
FOR BARONCINI, LLC 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 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 Wright, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 10-493, APPROVING AN
ENVIRONMENTAL COVENANT WITH MID-AMERICAN ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY, THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, AND
IOWA-ILLINOIS SQUARE, LLC, REGARDING THE SUPERFUND SITE NEAR THE
INTERSECTION OF BURLINGTON AND VAN BUREN STREETS, AS WELL AS A SIDE
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AGREEMENT WITH MID-AMERICAN ENERGY. 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. 10-494, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Tricon General Construction for $1,192,098.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA PHASE TWO
IMPROVEMENTS 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. 10-495, 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 HNTB
CORPORATION TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE
DUBUQUE STREET ELEVATION AND PARK ROAD BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT. Public Works Director and Interim Asst. City Manager Fosse introduced Special
Projects Administrator Melissa Clow. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 10-496, ESTABLISHING
CITY OF IOWA CITY 2011 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Wilburn, to make the following appointments to Boards
and Commissions: appoint Melissa Jensen, 830 Elliott Court, to the Police Citizens Review
Board for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending September 1, 2012; and to
appoint Nolan Klouda, 309 Finkbine Lane, #9, to the Telecommunications Commission for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 13, 2011. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted no applications were received OR gender balance requirements met
for the following Boards and Commissions, all will be readvertised: Airport Commission to
appoint an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 1, 2013; Airport Zoning
Brd of Adjustment to appoint an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus afive-year
term January 1, 2007 -December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to appoint a
five-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission to appoint
a six-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission to appoint
six-year term January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2015; Appeals, Board of to appoint afive-year
term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, for a Mechanical Professional; Youth Advisory
Commission to appoint an At Large unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending
December 31, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission to appoint a Tate High representative for a
two-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 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.]
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; Parks & Recreation
Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms January 1, 2011 -January 1, 2015;
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Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2011 -
January 1, 2014; Youth Advisory Commission for two vacancies to fill two-year terms for City
High and West High representatives January 1, 2011 -December 31, 2012; Youth Advisory
Commission for atwo-year term for Tate High representative January 1, 2011 -December
31, 2012. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 1, 2010.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Housing & Community Development
Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending September 1, 2011.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 22, 2010. Moved by
Mims, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from Andy Douglas. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Champion reminded bicyclists and moped drivers to turn on their
lights as it is getting darker earlier in the evenings, Council Member Wright echoed the same
concerns.
Council Member Wright reported that the Joint Emergency Communications Center
proposed budget had been filed with Johnson County for the next fiscal year, and the Board
would be discussing it at their December meeting.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn wished all those celebrating Thanksgiving, a happy holiday;
and wished those travel a safe journey.
Council Member Bailey reported on the Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)
Luncheon held earlier in the day, and congratulated President Josh Schamberger for being
involved ten years; congratulated West High Girls Volleyball team on their state
championship, as well as all the all-state musicians, all-state band, all-state choir, and all-
state orchestra.
Council Member Dickens wished everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving; and stated
the Iowa Children's Museum Gala was November 19.
Mayor Hayek wished Regina and West High good luck in the state football
championship games.
Moved by Wright, 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 individuals whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge
is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that
individuals' reputations and those individuals requested a closed session (City Attorney &
City Clerk). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 7:23 p.m.
Council returned to open session 8:16 p.m.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to adjourn meeting 8:17 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk