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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 25, 2011
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright. Absent:
Dickens. Staff members present: Markus, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse, Davidson, O'Brien,
Clark, Brotherton.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship awards to Hoover Elementary
students: Emily Bywater and Lizzie Carrell.
The Mayor proclaimed Arts and Culture Day -January 31, 2011, Nancy Kula, Iowa
Cultural Corridor Alliance Board of Directors accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: January 5, Special Council Work Session [Previously distributed at 1/13
Work Session]; January 10, Special Council Work Session; January 10, Special
Council Formal Official and Complete; January 13, Special Council Work Session.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Youth
Advisory Commission -December 10, 2010; Housing & Community Development
Commission -November 10, 2010; Housing & Community Development Commission -
November 18, 2010; Police Citizens Review Board -December 14, 2010; Historic
Preservation Commission -December 9, 2010; Human Rights Commission -
November 16, 2010.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for Chili Yummy Yummy Chili, Inc., dba Chili Yummy Yummy
Chili, 100 S. Linn St.; Class C Beer Permit for Gonzalez & Garcia Partners dba
Acapulco Mexican Bakery #2, 1937 Keokuk St. Renewal: Special Class C Liquor
License for Red Avocado , LLC, dba Red Avocado, 521 E. Washington St.
Motions. Approve disbursements in the amount of $18,322,323.77 for the
period of December 1 through December 31, 2010, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Public Hearings: RES. 11-20, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH
22, 2011, FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL PLAN FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2011 AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING. RES. 11-21, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2011, ON
A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 517 SOUTH
GOVERNOR STREET.
Resolutions: RES. 11-22, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2010
SIDEWALK INFILL PROJECT; RES. 11-23, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SECTION 404 HMPG ASBESTOS ABATEMENT -PACKAGE #3 PROJECT; RES.
11-24, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
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GRANT (CDBG) DEMOLITIONS -CONTRACT #1 PROJECT; RES. 11-25,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CDBG ASBESTOS ABATEMENT -PACKAGE
#3 PROJECT; RES. 11-26, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ASBESTOS ABATEMENT -PACKAGE #1
PROJECT; RES. 11-27, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CDBG ASBESTOS
ABATEMENT -PACKAGE #2 PROJECT.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the west side of Windsor Drive between Woodridge
Avenue and Rochester Avenue [staff memorandum included in Council packet]; Budget
correspondence previously distributed at 1/13 Work Session -John Schmitz; previously
distributed at 1/18 Work Session -Alan and Sara Cross, Colleen and Jim Rapp, Kathy
Gaulke, J.L. Marks; Not previously distributed -Russell Haught [staff response
included]; Letters from Steve Dolan, Kayla Haar, Megan Grote, Pam Schroeder, Lily
Allen-Duenas, Caroline Dolohanty, Mackenzie Colbert, Bill Schmooke, Alyssa
Feldmann, Sarah Robbins, Ashlee Henry, Jessica Tobin, Louise Rhode, Lucinda Cook,
Elva Craig, J.L. Marks, Kristal Gibson; Ronald Knoche, City Engineer regarding
Competitive Quotation Results CDG Demolitions -Contract #3 Project and CDBG
Demolitions-Contract #3 Project; Alvin Miller regarding Interstate Railway System; Scott
Clark regarding Firearm ban [staff response included]; Joyce Barker regarding
Affordable housing and mobile homes in this county; Tom Hunter regarding Carcinogen
in water supplies.
Bill Wright, 1902 Woodridge Avenue, expressed appreciation to Council and staff for the
deferral of the consent calendar item two weeks ago dealing with no parking on Windsor Drive;
and the follow up information he received. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickens
absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Jerry Bokessa, PO Box 1905, requested stopping of federal low income housing funds
into the community. Eric Nurnberg, 1629 Spruce Street, First Vice President of the Iowa City
Association of Professional Firefighters, congratulated the recipients of the Student
Citizenship Awards, and the decision to eliminate a fire position in the FY12 budget. Helene
Hembreiker, 3002 Parkview Ave., requested consideration of a lower fee and less frequent
inspections for rental property owners that are conscientious and careful over long periods of
time. Staff will report back. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to accept
correspondence from Ms. Hembreiker. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Dickens absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 2.79
acres of property located at the northwest corner of Muscatine Avenue and Scott Boulevard,
from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Low Density Multi-Family Residential
(RM-12) (REZ10-00016/Hieronymus Family Partnership). Mayor Hayek asked for any ex
parte communications, and Council Member Bailey reported a conversation with PCD Dir.
Davidson regarding sidewalk connectivity. PCD Dir. Davidson shared a power point
presentation. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 2.79 acres of property located at the northwest corner of Muscatine Avenue
and Scott Boulevard, from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Low Density
Multi-Family Residential (RM-12) (REZ10-00016/Hieronymus Family Partnership), be given
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first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickens absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Mayor Hayek stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn presiding. A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning
approximately 2.97 acres located northwest of the intersection of First Avenue and Hickory
Trail to amend a previously approved plan for a Planned Development Overlay, Medium
Density Single Family (OPD-8) Zone (REZ10-00013/Hickory Pointe, 2~d Addition). Mayor Pro
tem Wilburn asked for any ex parte communications, and reported he spoke with the PCD
Dir. regarding any updates. PCD Dir. Davidson shared a power point presentation. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Owner Casey Boyd appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance rezoning approximately 2.97
acres located northwest of the intersection of First Avenue and Hickory Trail to amend a
previously approved plan for a Planned Development Overlay, Medium Density Single Family
(OPD-8) Zone (REZ10-00013/Hickory Pointe, 2~d Addition), be given first vote. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Dickens absent, Hayek abstaining. The Mayor Pro tem declared
the motion carried.
Mayor Hayek returned to the meeting and now presiding.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Article 4E, Subsection
8C, Nonconforming Signs, to allow modification or replacement of a sign face on certain
nonconforming signs located within 1000 feet of an interstate highway right-of-way (REZ10-
00017/Billion). PCD Dir. Davidson shared a power point presentation. Individual Council
Members expressed their views.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 14,
Article 4E, Subsection 8C, Nonconforming Signs, to allow modification or replacement of a
sign face on certain nonconforming signs located within 1000 feet of an interstate highway
right-of-way (REZ10-00017/Billion), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 4/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Hayek, Mims, Wilburn,
Champion. Nays: Bailey, Wright. Absent: Dickens.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, that the 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), be given second vote. Mayor Hayek asked for any ex parte communications, and
none was reported. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickens absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the FY2011 Elevator Modernization
project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to
publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Transportation
Services Dir. O'Brien present for discussion.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11-28, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY2011 ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR
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RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickens absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A hearing was held on a renewal of a Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Group, LLC
dba Piano Lounge, 217 E. Iowa Avenue. Police Sgt. Brotherton presented information.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, to deny in accordance with staff
recommendation a Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Group, LLC dba Piano Lounge, 217
E. Iowa Avenue. Individual Council Members expressed their views. City Atty. Dilkes
responded to questions. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickens
absent.
City Clerk Karr and City Atty. Dilkes reported that the hearing was no longer
necessary, as the Fire Department and Inspection Services have recommended approval.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, to approve renewal of a Class C Liquor License
for Caffrey IC, Inc dba Slippery Petes, 118 S. Dubuque Street in accordance with staff
recommendation. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickens 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. 11-4420, AMENDING TITLE 4, ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES,"
CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS; SEASONAL, FIVE DAY OR
FOURTEEN DAY LICENSES AND PERMITS," TO ALLOW OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS
WITHIN 100 FEET OF A RESIDENTIAL ZONE IN CB2, CB5, AND CB10 ZONES, be voted
on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickens 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, Dickens
absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 11-29, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH NEUMANN
MONSON PC ARCHITECTS FOR DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO THE NEAR
SOUTHSIDE MULTIUSE PARKING FACILITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Dickens absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11-30, APPROVING
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD
R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR LANDFILL GAS, AIR AND WATER QUALITY
MONITORING AT THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Dickens absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 11-31, 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 H.R.
GREEN COMPANY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE
ROCKY SHORE LIFT STATION AND FLOOD GATES PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Dickens absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 11-32, ADOPTING AN
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW
REMOVAL, SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND DIRECTING
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THE CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR
COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES, as amended. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Dickens absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies for boards and commissions:
Adjustment, Board of for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1,
2012; 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 a
six-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission for asix-
yearterm 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
an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2014, for a Building
Design Professional; Appeals, Board of for afive-year term January 1, 2011 -December 31,
2015, for a Licensed Electrician; Youth Advisory Commission for atwo-year term January 1,
2011 -December 31, 2012 for Tate High. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, February 9, 2011.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Historic Preservation Commission for four
vacancies for three-year terms March 29, 2011 -March 29, 2014, two At-Large, one
Longfellow District Representative, and one Northside District Representative;
Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms March 13, 2011 -
March 13, 2014. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2011.
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 Bailey noted the large recycling receptacles at the Library and hope
that other City building would soon have them as well.
Council Member Wright reminded citizens to keep their walks free of snow for walkers.
Mayor Hayek complimented the Fire Department and EMS responders to their help
and quick response to the recent construction death on the University campus; and reported
on a complimentary letter he received regarding the Public Works staff response on a
plugged storm conduit problem on Ashwood Drive.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting 8:10 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Dickens absent.
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Date: January 10, 2011
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 10, 2011, 6:08 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion (6:40), Dickens (6:10), Hayek, Mims, Wilburn (6:08),
Staff: Markus, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Moran, Davidson, Hightshoe, Fosse, Knoche,
Tharp
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Board of Adjustment -Brock Grenis
Airport Commission -Richard Mascari
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment - re-advertise, no applicants
Airport Zoning Brd 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, incomplete application
Housing & Community Development Commission -Cheryl) Clamon
Youth Advisory Commission - re-advertise, no applicants
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar item # 5g(10) -Sally Stutsman re 28E agreement) Council Member
Mims noted the letter and requested the matter be scheduled for an upcoming work session.
Council Member Bailey requested that it be scheduled when Council Member Wright could
be present. Mayor Hayek also asked the City Manager and Asst. City Manage be prepared
for input at the work session.
2. (Consent Calendar item # 5g(15) -Danielle Dahl re Sister City) In response to Council
Member Mims, Council directed staff to respond declining the invitation citing the investment
of time and resources necessary, and noting the existing relationship with the Iowa City
Foreign Relation Council and UNESCO sister cities.
3. (Item 7d - Towncrest Development Plan) In response to Mayor Hayek, City Atty. Dilkes
asked that all discussion be held at the formal meeting.
ICAD ANNUAL UPDATE PRESENTATION
ICAD Group President Joe Raso presented an annual update and distributed handout:
"Iowa City Area
Development Group
Economic Impacts and ICAD Group Programming
City of Iowa City
January 10, 2011"
Council Work Session
January 10, 2011
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INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 1/6 Info Packets]
1. (1P 4 of 1/6 Info Packet -Memo ... prohibiting guns on City property) In response to Council
Member Bailey, a majority agreed to schedule discussion of prohibiting guns on City property.
City Atty. Dilkes suggested staff prepare a resolution for Council discussion. Majority agreed.
2. (IP 5 of 1/6 Info Packet -Memo ... KXIC Radio Show) A majority agreed to the following
schedule:
January 12 -Champion
January 19 -Dickens
January 26 -Mims
February 2 -Hayek
February 9 -Hayek
February 16 -Champion
February 23 -Mims
March 2 -Dickens
March 9 -Wright
COUNCIL TIME
None
BUDGET PRIORITIES
None
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULES
1. City Clerk Karr reported that the Tuesday budget work session with funding requests for
Boards & Commissions and community events scheduled to start at 7Pm and currently
had included presentation until 10:30 PM. A majority of Council agreed to move the start
time back to 6:30 PM and limit presentations to 10 minutes. Karr will notify presenters of
the change.
2. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn reminded Council he would not be at the January 24 work
session but would be attending the formal meeting on January 25.
3. Council Member Dickens noted he would be unable to attend the January 24 and 25
meetings.
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP#2]
Majority agreed to add "Prohibition of Guns on City Property" to the pending list.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
Council Members Bailey and Mims stated they would be attending the ICAD Elected Officials
Breakfast at 7AM on January 19. Other Council Members interested in attending should contact
City Clerk Karr.
Meeting adjourned 6:45 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/10/11
Iowa City City Council special meeting,
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion,
Wright.
7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding.
Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn. Absent:
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lucas Elementary
students: Lewis Howard, Anna Roemerman and Dai Tran.
Richard W. "Dick" Lee award was presented by Police Chief Hargadine, Mayor Hayek
and Members of the Lee family to Officer Scott Stevens.
The Mayor proclaimed EITC Awareness Day -January 28, 2011, Amy Correia,
Johnson County Social Services accepting; Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday -January 17,
2011, Human Rights Commissioner Harry Olmstead accepting.
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: November 29, Special Council Work Session; November 30, Special
Council Formal Official and Complete; December 6, Special Council Work Session;
December 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): Planning
and Zoning Commission -November 18, 2010; Historic Preservation Commission -
November 10, 2010; Airport Commission -November 18, 2010; Telecommunications
Commission -November 22, 2010; Police Citizens Review Board -November 9, 2010;
Police Citizens Review Board -November 1, 2010; Youth Advisory Commission -
November 14, 2010; Planning and Zoning Commission -December 2, 2010; Civil
Service Commission: January 4, 2011.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for Baroncini, 104 S. Linn St.; Class C Beer Permit for Fast
Break, 2580 Naples Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Bluebird Diner, 330 E. Market
St.; Class C Liquor License for Bricks Sports Grill, 111 E. College St.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St. #10;
Class C Liquor License for Mekong Restaurant, 5 Sturgis Corner Dr.; Class C Liquor
License for Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Joe's Place, 115
Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Hawkeye Hideaway, 310 E. Prentiss St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Hawkeye Hideaway, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Class B Beer
Permit for Pizza Ranch, 1610 Sycamore St.; Class C Liquor License for Pints, 118 S.
Clinton St.; RES. 11-1, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS to The In Zone, 116 E.
Washington St. and Fast Break, 2580 Naples Ave.; RES. 11-2, TO ISSUE DANCE
PERMIT to Bricks Sports Grill, 111 E. College St.
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Motions. Approve disbursements in the amount of $13,177,621.41 for the
period of November 1 through November 30, 2010, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Public Hearing: RES. 11-3, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 25,
2011 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY2011 ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions. RES. 11-4, 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 614
RUNDELL STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11-5, 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 2
THISTLE COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11-6, 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 2073 SHERMAN DRIVE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 11-7, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SENIOR CENTER
BUILDING ENVELOPE REPAIRS AND ROOF MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT
PROJECT; RES. 11-8, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PERMANENT
PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT 2006; RES. 11-9, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE IOWA RIVER BANK REPAIR PROJECT; RES. 11-10, RECOMMENDING
ACCEPTANCE OF THE NORTH DODGE STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BY
THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; RES. 11-11, RECOMMENDING
ACCEPTANCE OF THE HIGHWAY 6 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BY THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; RES. 11-12, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD PHASE 2A, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE.
Correspondence: Gregg Geerdes & Mary Murphy regarding Flood Related
Construction at 890 Park Place [This letter was included with City Manager response in
12/16/10 Info Packet.]; Camp Cardinal Road to Kennedy Parkway letters from Donald &
Gwen Casady, Veronica Kolder & Bonnie Latimer, Alan & Kristin Nagel; Ronald Knoche
regarding Competitive Quotation Results - 2010 Storm Sewer Improvements; Ronald
Knoche regarding Competitive Quotation Results - CDG and CDBG Asbestos
Abatement; Joyce Barker regarding Thank you for improving your neighborhood;
Douglas and Mary Kathryn Wallace regarding Levees; Sanctuary City letters from
Virginia & George Carsner, Analisa Gerig-Sickles, Natalie Jones [staff response
included], David Sickles; Aric Asplund regarding Iowa City Parking; Sally Stutsman
regarding 28E agreement; George Connell regarding Trash pickup on holidays [staff
response included]; Caroline Dieterle regarding Broken compact fluorescent lights [staff
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response included]; Robert McGrath: Release of budget information [staff response
included]; John Doe regarding Iowa City Housing Authority; Danielle Dahl regarding
Sister City -Istanbul, Turkey; Katee Lynch regarding Budget Questions.
Bill Wright, 1902 Woodridge Avenue, requested deferral of Item 5g(1), JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner memo regarding installation of No Parking Any Time signs on the west
side of Windsor Drive between Woodridge Avenue and Rochester Avenue. Champion
requested withdrawing item 5g(1) and deferring until January 25. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for January 25 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 2.79 acres of land from Low Density Single-Family (RS-
5) Zone to Medium Density Multi-Family (RM-12) Zone for property located at the northwest
corner of Muscatine Avenue and Scott Boulevard (REZ10-00016). The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for January 25 on an ordinance to amend
the Planned Development Overlay-Medium Density Single Family (OPD-8) Plan for
approximately 2.97 acres of land located on Hickory Trail, west of 1St Avenue (REZ10-00013).
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for January 25 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Article 4E, Subsection 8C, Nonconforming Signs, to allow modification or
replacement of a sign face on certain nonconforming signs located within 1000 feet of an
interstate highway right-of-way (REZ10-00017). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held 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). Sandy
Pickup, Free Medical Clinic, appeared. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from
Michael Lynch. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the 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), be given
first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A hearing was held on renewal of a Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Group, LLC
dba Piano Lounge, 217 E. Iowa Avenue. Moved and seconded to continue hearing and defer
motion on staff recommendation to deny Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Group, LLC
dba Piano Lounge, 217 E. Iowa Avenue, until January 25. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held on an a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 416 Douglass Court.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-13, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 416 DOUGLASS COURT.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's FY11 Annual Action
Plan amendment #2, which is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan (City
Steps), authorizing the city manager to submit said plan and all necessary certifications to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-14, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY11 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT #2, WHICH IS A SUB-PART OF IOWA CITY'S 2011-2015
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CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT
SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 4, entitled "Alcoholic
Beverages," Chapter 3, entitled "Outdoor Service Areas; seasonal, five day or fourteen day
licenses and permits," to allow outdoor service areas within 100 feet of a residential zone in
CB2, CB5, and CB10 Zones, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-15, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH SKOGMAN REALTY TO
SELL AND LEASE PROPERTY IN AVIATION COMMERCE PARK.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-16, AUTHORIZING THE COMMITMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,200 PER
YEAR FOR TWO YEARS AS A 25% PARKING SUBSIDY FROM ALREADY APPROVED
ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE FUNDS TO THE PRESS CITIZEN FOR ASSISTANCE IN THE
RELOCATION OF THE HEADQUARTERS OFFICE TO DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-17, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WEST SIDE
LEVEE - CRANDIC RAILROAD TO MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-18, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORK DEPARTMENT BY
ADDING TWO SPECIAL PROJECTS ENGINEER POSITIONS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-19, ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF FEES
AND CHARGES FOR "CHERISH" COLUMBARIUM NICHES IN OAKLAND CEMETERY.
Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to Boards and
Commissions: Brock Grenis, 725 Arch Rock Road, to the Adjustment, Board of for afive-
yearterm January 1, 2011 -January 1, 2016; Richard Mascari, 4542 Canterbury Court, to
the Airport Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 1,
2013; Cheryll Clamon, 1023 Village Green Blvd., to the Housing & Community Development
Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending September 1, 2011.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following Boards and
Commissions, 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; Appeals Board of, Licensed Electrician for afive-year term January
1, 2011 -December 31, 2015; Youth Advisory Commission for atwo-year term January 1,
2011 -December 31, 2012 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 current vacancies: Adjustment, Board of for an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2012; Appeals, Board of for an unexpired
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term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2014, for a Building Design
Professional. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 9, 2011.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Robert Anderson and Tim Hennes.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 8:15 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
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Date: January 19, 2011
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 13, 2011, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion (6:45), Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright
Staff: Markus, Helling, Karr, O'Malley, Tharp, Rocca, Fosse, O'Brien, Wyss, Goodman,
Nurnberg
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
BUDGET DISCUSSION
Handouts:
• Hard copies of power point (O'Malley)
• DRAFT Economic Development Policies (Markus)
• Memo from Stormwater Manager Boelk (to Public Works Director Fosse) re Stormwater
Utility Fees
• Letter from John Schmitz re sidewalk in Windsor West Neighborhood
• Budget Work Session minutes of January 5 (Karr)
City Manager Markus and Finance Director O'Malley presented a power point (archived with the
City Clerk) and hand outs (archived with the City Clerk) regarding outstanding issues identified
at the January 5 budget work session on the following projects with City staff present as noted:
AIRPORT
Asst. City Manager Helling and Operations Specialist Tharp present for discussion. Majority
agreed to schedule time at upcoming work session to discussion hangar funding with the Airport
Commission.
Outstanding Debt -Landfill Issues
City Manager Markus and Finance Dir. O'Malley shared information provided on the power
point.
GIS
Public Works Dir. Fosse present for discussion. Majority agreed with staff recommendation to
leave the project cost in FY13 and noted operating costs of $80,000.
Storm Water Fees
Public Works Dir. Fosse present for discussion, noting the memo from Stormwater Manager
Boelk.. Majority agreed with staff recommendation to increase 50 cents in the base rate and 25
cents per equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) per month.
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Animal Shelter
Public Works Dir. Fosse, Police Capt Wyss and Animal Control Supervisor Goodman present
for discussion. Majority agreed to move financing from FY11 to FY12; and schedule upcoming
work session for more detailed discussion re the Shelter.
Tax Rate
City Manager Markus and Finance Dir. O'Malley reviewed major causes for the tax rate
increase in FY12 and trends that impact property taxes.
Options to Reduce
City Manager Markus outlined proposed reductions to lower the tax rate:
• One police officer [Police Capt. Wyss & Asst. City Manager Helling present for
discussion]
• One firefighter [Fire Chief Rocca present for discussion]
• Agenda Software
• Travel (out of state)
• Deer Control [Asst. City Manager Helling present for discussion]
• Transit benefits transfer [Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien present for discussion]
• Sustainable 1 % cuts (submitted from departments)
Economic Development Policies
City Manager Markus outlined the "draft" policies handout.
Discussion
1. In response to Council Member Mims, Public Works Dir. Fosse clarified that moving the
First Avenue Overpass financing to FY12 would not delay the actual construction.
2. In response to Council Member Dickens, Finance Dir. O'Malley stated the CIP Flood
Buyouts of homes has been moved to an unfunded year.
3. In response to Council Member Champion, City Markus stated he would prepare
information regarding JCCOG/ECICOG funding
Majority agreed to the reductions as outlined.
Meeting adjourned 8:25 PM.
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
JANUARY 10, 2011
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. Absent:
Wright. Staff members present: Markus, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Fosse, Knoche,
Moran, Hightshoe, Walz, Tharp, Ream.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lucas Elementary
students: Lewis Howard, Anna Roemerman and Dai Tran.
Richard W. "Dick" Lee award was presented by Police Chief Hargadine, Mayor Hayek
and Members of the Lee family to Officer Scott Stevens.
The Mayor proclaimed EITC Awareness Day -January 28, 2011, Amy Correia,
Johnson County Social Services accepting; Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday -January 17,
2011, Human Rights Commissioner Harry Olmstead 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: November 29, Special Council Work Session; November 30, Special
Council Formal Official and Complete; December 6, Special Council Work Session;
December 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): Planning
and Zoning Commission -November 18, 2010; Historic Preservation Commission -
November 10, 2010; Airport Commission -November 18, 2010; Telecommunications
Commission -November 22, 2010; Police Citizens Review Board -November 9, 2010;
Police Citizens Review Board -November 1, 2010; Youth Advisory Commission -
November 14, 2010; Planning and Zoning Commission -December 2, 2010; Civil
Service Commission: January 4, 2011.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for Baroncini, LLC, dba Baroncini, 104 S. Linn St.; Class C
Beer Permit for Reif Oil Company, dba Fast Break, 2580 Naples Ave.; Class C Liquor
License for 2-Tone, Inc., dba Bluebird Diner, 330 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor
License for Eckhardt Management, dba Bricks Sports Grill, 111 E. College St.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Yacht Club, LLC., dba Iowa City
Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St. #10; Class C Liquor License for Mekong Enterprises, Inc.
dba Mekong Restaurant, 5 Sturgis Corner Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Samco of
Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Samco of
Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Amber
Miller, dba Hawkeye Hideaway, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Outdoor Service Area for Amber
Miller, dba Hawkeye Hideaway, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Class B Beer Permit for P & S
Restaurant Group, Inc., dba Pizza Ranch, 1610 Sycamore St.; Class C Liquor License
for Pub on Clinton Street, LLC, dba Pints, 118 S. Clinton St.; RES. 11-1, TO ISSUE
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CIGARETTE PERMITS to The In Zone, Corp, dba The In Zone, 116 E. Washington
St. and Reif Oil Company, dba Fast Break, 2580 Naples Ave.; RES. 11-2, TO ISSUE
DANCE PERMIT to Eckhardt Management, dba Bricks Sports Grill, 111 E. College St.
Motions. Approve disbursements in the amount of $13,177,621.41 for the
period of November 1 through November 30, 2010, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Public Hearing: RES. 11-3, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 25,
2011 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY2011 ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions. RES. 11-4, 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 614
RUNDELL STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11-5, 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 2
THISTLE COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11-6, 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 2073 SHERMAN DRIVE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 11-7, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SENIOR CENTER
BUILDING ENVELOPE REPAIRS AND ROOF MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT
PROJECT; RES. 11-8, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PERMANENT
PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT 2006; RES. 11-9, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE IOWA RIVER BANK REPAIR PROJECT; RES. 11-10, RECOMMENDING
ACCEPTANCE OF THE NORTH DODGE STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BY
THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; RES. 11-11, RECOMMENDING
ACCEPTANCE OF THE HIGHWAY 6 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BY THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; RES. 11-12, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD PHASE 2A, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE.
Correspondence: Gregg Geerdes & Mary Murphy regarding Flood Related
Construction at 890 Park Place [This letter was included with City Manager response in
12/16/10 Info Packet.]; Camp Cardinal Road to Kennedy Parkway letters from Donald &
Gwen Casady, Veronica Kolder & Bonnie Latimer, Alan & Kristin Nagel; Ronald Knoche
regarding Competitive Quotation Results - 2010 Storm Sewer Improvements; Ronald
Knoche regarding Competitive Quotation Results - CDG and CDBG Asbestos
Abatement; Joyce Barker regarding Thank you for improving your neighborhood;
Douglas and Mary Kathryn Wallace regarding Levees; Sanctuary City letters from
Virginia & George Carsner, Analisa Gerig-Sickles, Natalie Jones [staff response
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included], David Sickles; Aric Asplund regarding Iowa City Parking; Sally Stutsman
regarding 28E agreement; George Connell regarding Trash pickup on holidays [staff
response included]; Caroline Dieterle regarding Broken compact fluorescent lights [staff
response included]; Robert McGrath: Release of budget information [staff response
included]; John Doe regarding Iowa City Housing Authority; Danielle Dahl regarding
Sister City -Istanbul, Turkey; Katee Lynch regarding Budget Questions.
Bill Wright, 1902 Woodridge Avenue, requested deferral of Item 5g(1), JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner memo regarding installation of No Parking Any Time signs on the west
side of Windsor Drive between Woodridge Avenue and Rochester Avenue. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Champion requested withdrawing item 5g(1) and
deferring until January 25. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wright absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to set a public hearing for January 25 on an
ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 2.79 acres of land from Low Density Single-
Family (RS-5) Zone to Medium Density Multi-Family (RM-12) Zone for property. located at the
northwest corner of Muscatine Avenue and Scott Boulevard (REZ10-00016). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wright absent.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to set a public hearing for January 25 on
an ordinance to amend the Planned Development Overlay-Medium Density Single Family
(OPD-8) Plan for approximately 2.97 acres of land located on Hickory Trail, west of 1St Avenue
(REZ10-00013). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wright absent.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to set a public hearing for January 25 on an
ordinance amending Title 14, Article 4E, Subsection 8C, Nonconforming Signs, to allow
modification or replacement of a sign face on certain nonconforming signs located within
1000 feet of an interstate highway right-of-way (REZ10-00017 Billion). The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wright absent.
A public hearing was held 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). Mayor
Hayek asked for any ex parte communications, and none were reported. PCD Dir. Davidson
presented power point (archived with City Clerk). Sandy Pickup, Free Medical Clinic,
appeared. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from Michael
Lynch. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, that the 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), be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wright absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A hearing was held on renewal of a Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Group, LLC
dba Piano Lounge, 217 E. Iowa Avenue. Police Chief Hargadine present for discussion. City
Atty. Dilkes reported that the applicant had contacted the City Attorney's office late that
afternoon and reported a meeting had been scheduled to discuss options to resolve the
matter. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Bailey, seconded by
Mims, to continue hearing and defer motion on staff recommendation to deny Class C Liquor
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License for Iowa City Group, LLC dba Piano Lounge, 217 E. Iowa Avenue, until January 25.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Wright absent.
A public hearing was held on an a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 416 Douglass Court. Associate Planner Walz presented a power point
(archived with City Clerk).
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11-13, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 416 DOUGLASS COURT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wright absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's FY11 Annual Action
Plan amendment #2, which is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan (City
Steps), authorizing the city manager to submit said plan and all necessary certifications to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Community Development Planner
Hightshoe present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11-14, ADOPTING IOWA
CITY'S FY11 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT #2, WHICH IS A SUB-PART OF IOWA
CITY'S 2011-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Council Member Bailey
noted she had been hired as a subcontractor by the Crisis Center and she had discussed the
matter with the City Attorney and it was determined there was no conflict of interest on this
matter Parks & Recreation Dir. Moran present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Wright absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 4, entitled
"Alcoholic Beverages," Chapter 3, entitled "Outdoor Service Areas; seasonal, five day or
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fourteen day licenses and permits, to allow outdoor service areas within 100 feet of a
residential zone in CB2, CB5, and CB10 Zones, be given first vote. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wright absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 11-15, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH SKOGMAN
REALTY TO SELL AND LEASE PROPERTY IN AVIATION COMMERCE PARK. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wright absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11-16, AUTHORIZING THE
COMMITMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $7,200 PER YEAR FOR TWO YEARS AS A 25% PARKING SUBSIDY FROM ALREADY
APPROVED ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE FUNDS TO THE PRESS CITIZEN FOR
ASSISTANCE IN THE RELOCATION OF THE HEADQUARTERS OFFICE TO
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY. City Atty. noted a revised resolution reservation showing the
change in the employee numbers. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wright absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 11-17, AUTHORIZING
THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE WEST SIDE LEVEE - CRANDIC RAILROAD TO MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD
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PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wright absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11-18, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORK
DEPARTMENT BY ADDING TWO SPECIAL PROJECTS ENGINEER POSITIONS.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Wright absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Dilkes, to adopt RES. 11-19, ESTABLISHING A
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR "CHERISH" COLUMBARIUM NICHES IN
OAKLAND CEMETERY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wright absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Bailey, to make the following appointments to Boards
and Commissions: Brock Grenis, 725 Arch Rock Road, to the Adjustment, Board of for afive-
yearterm January 1, 2011 -January 1, 2016; Richard Mascari, 4542 Canterbury Court, to
the Airport Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 1,
2013; Cheryll Clamon, 1023 Village Green Blvd., to the Housing & Community Development
Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending September 1, 2011.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Wright absent.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following Boards and
Commissions, 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; Appeals Board of, Licensed Electrician for afive-year term January
1, 2011 -December 31, 2015; Youth Advisory Commission for atwo-year term January 1,
2011 -December 31, 2012 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 current vacancies: Adjustment, Board of for an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2012; Appeals, Board of for an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2014, for a Building Design
Professional. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 9, 2011.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Robert Anderson
and Tim Hennes. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wright absent.
Council Member Champion asked if Council needed to address the possibility of bars
turning into private clubs downtown. City Atty. Dilkes stated there were a number of issues
involved and each proposal would be examined on its own facts.
Mayor Hayek reported he would be helping the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)
and University Athletic Department make a pitch for the US Olympic Committee 2012
wrestling tryouts on Wednesday.
Asst. City Manager Helling noted that the Iowa League of Cities Legislative Day is
scheduled for Tuesday, January 25, and he would be attending and planned to be back for
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the Council meeting that evening. Council Members interested in accompanying him should
contact him directly. City Clerk Karr noted more information on the event would be in the
next information packet.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting 8:15 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wright absent.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk