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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-01-25 Council minutesSubject 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 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 Complete Description January 25, 2011 Page 2 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 Complete Description January 25, 2011 Page 3 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 Complete Description January 25, 2011 Page 4 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 Complete Description January 25, 2011 Page 5 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. 5~~~ ~ n Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor 2i Marian K. Karr, City Jerk 01-25-11 r ~~~,=.®~r CITY OF IO1NA CITY 4a2 ~ _~~~~~~ . ~®.~~ RAN ~ u M ~E~o 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 Page 2 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. 4a 3 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $_ 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. Official Actions January 10, 2011 Page 2 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 Official Actions January 10, 2011 Page 3 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 Official Actions January 10, 2011 Page 4 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 Official Actions January 10, 2011 Page 5 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 Submitte for publication - 1/18/11. /~.'~ r -- !~~~ p~r,~ CITY OF IOWA CITY 4a4 ~_.:.® #,,.~~ ®~~~ RA N D u M 1V[ E ~ CJ 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. Council Work Session January 13, 2011 Page 2 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 Complete Description January 10, 2011 Page 2 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 Complete Description January 10, 2011 Page 3 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 Complete Description January 10, 2011 Page 4 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 ~~ 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 Complete Description January 10, 2011 Page 5 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 Complete Description January 10, 2011 Page 6 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