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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 1, 2011
Iowa City City Council Regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hafl. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn,
Wright. Absent: None. Staff present: Markus, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, O'Malley, Fosse, Moran,
Ford, Morris.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship awards to Helen Lemme
Elementary students: Amelia Gordon, Lucy McGehee, Clarissa Woodward.
The Mayor proclaimed Special Olympics Month -March 2011, Joyce Rossie
accepting. Special Olympians attending: Mary Arnesdorf, Mallory Ernst, Julia Brumbaugh,
Eliana Friedman, Charles Lee, Nancy Brown, Sherry McKee, Jill Michalek, Laurie Ruth,
Justin Conklin, Donna Butterbaugh, Shauna Prescott, and Brian Bates.
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: February 14, Regular Council Work Session; February 15, Regular Council
Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Human
Rights Commission -January 18, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission -January 9,
2011; Planning and Zoning Commission -February 3, 2011; Housing and Community
Development Commission -January 6, 2011.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for Oyama Sushi Chen's, Inc., dba Oyama Sushi, 1853 Lower
Muscatine Rd. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba
It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Brothers of
Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; Special Class C
Liquor License for Devotay, Inc., dba Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.; Special Class C Liquor
License for Chansy Keomanivong dba Thai Spice Restaurant, 1210 S. Gilbert St.;
Class B Beer Permit for Stuff, Corp., dba Godfathers Pizza, 531 Highway 1 W.; Class
B Liquor License for RBD Iowa City, LLC, dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque
St.; Outdoor Service Area for RBD Iowa City, LLC, dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S.
Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Etre Plaza Towers Restaurant, LLC, dba
Formosa, 221 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Carl & Ernie Enterprises,
LLC, dba Carl & Ernie's Good Time Pub & Grub, 161 Highway 1 W.; Outdoor Service
Area for Carl & Ernie Enterprises, LLC, dba Carl & Ernie's Good Time Pub & Grub,
161 Highway 1 W.; Special Class C Liquor License for W & M, LLC, dba Thai Flavors,
340 E. Burlington St.; Class C Liquor License for Coach's Corner Sports Pub, LLC,
dba Coach's Corner Sports Pub, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Liquor License for
Kmarcella, Inc., dba Donnelly's Pub, 110 E. College St.; Special Class C Liquor
License for Leaf, LLC, Leaf Kitchen, 301 '/2 Kirkwood Ave.; RES. 11-56, TO ISSUE
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DANCE PERMITS to RBD Iowa City, LLC, dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque
St.; and Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $10,999,026.23 for the
period of January 1 through January 31, 2011, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 11-57, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2010 STORM
SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT; RES. 11-58, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER UNIVERSITY VIEW PARTNERS AND
TENANT TAKANAMI LLC D/B/A TAKANAMI, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 11-59,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER ONE TEN
PROPERTIES, LLC, AND TENANT KMARCELLA INC. D/B/A DONNELLY'S PUB,
FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 11-60, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, LANDOWNER LUBIN TRUST, AND TENANT MOTIF, LTD D/B/A BO-JAMES,
FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 11-61, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, LANDOWNER PLAZA TOWERS LLC, AND TENANT ETRE PLAZA TOWERS
RESTAURANT LLC D/B/A FORMOSA ASIAN CUISINE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE;
RES. 11-62, 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 309 COLLEGE COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 11-63, 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 609 MANOR DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11-64, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND US BANK, NORTH
LIBERTY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2659 GABLE STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 11-65, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION,
IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1026 OXEN LANE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Correspondence: Dennis Donovan regarding Waterworks Sculpture Project
[staff response included]; W.H. Kamery regarding Red Light Cameras; Gun ban letters
from Ryan Helgerson, Gary Hughes, Kevin Koepnick, Judy Pfohl, Roger Richers, Joel
Sauser, Reed White; Sanctuary City letters from Natalie Jones, J.J. De Ryke, Larry
Klemesrud, Valerie Donohoe, Peter Small, Denise Halter, Russell Haught, Albert
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Gibson; Peter Franke regarding Joseph's bus stop [staff response included]; Scott Park
Trail letters from Sara Cross (X3), Rockne and Susan Foreman, Kathryn Gerken, Mary
Ellen Hein, Marina and Yuriy Usachev, Jeff and Kelli Kucera, Margaret Winegarden;
Martha Boysen regarding Farmers Market [staff response included].
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave. #6, appeared regarding Community Block Grant
funding /Broadway development, and Towncrest redevelopment.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to set a public hearing for April 5 on an
ordinance conditionally rezoning 2.17 acres of land located at the southwest corner of Taft
Avenue and Court Street from Neighborhood Commercial (CN-1) to Planned Development
Overlay-Low Density Multi-Family (OPD-RM12) (REZ10-00018) (Windsor Ridge Part 22).
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for April 5 on a
resolution annexing 12.65-acres of land located on the north side of Mormon Trek Boulevard,
northeast of its intersection with Dane Road (ANN11-00001). The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to set a public hearing for April 5 on an
ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 12.65-acres of land located on the north side
of Mormon Trek Boulevard, northeast of its intersection with Dane Road from County
Agricultural (A) to Intensive Commercial (C11) (REZ11-00004). The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11-66, GRANTING THE CITY
MANAGER LIMITED ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY TO MAKE DISBURSEMENTS FROM
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FUND. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11-67, ADOPTING THE
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11-68, APPROVING THE
THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE FIVE-
YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11-69, 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 THE STATE
OF IOWA-VISION IOWA BOARD FOR A RECAT GRANT (11-RECAT-003-TERRY
TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11-70, ADOPTING A CITY
OF IOWA CITY NAMING POLICY FOR BUILDINGS, FACILITIES OR PARCELS OF REAL
PROPERTY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 11-71, AWARDING
CONTRACT to McComas-Lacina Construction for $789,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY2011 ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION PROJECT. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from
Bret Abels. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: 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 for an unexpired term, effective
upon appointment, ending December 31, 2014, for a Building Design Professional; 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; Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO -formerly JCCOG) Community
Climate Action Taskforce (formerly Cool Cities Taskforce) for At-Large/Public for cone-year
term, effective upon appointment, ending March 2012; Telecommunications Commission -
fortwo vacancies to fill three-year terms March 13, 2011 -March 13, 2014; 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, March 16, 2011. Planning &
Zoning Commission for two vacancies to fill five-year terms May 1, 2011 -May 1, 2016.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, 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 Mims reminded citizens of a public meeting scheduled for March 3, at
the Parkview Church re the Gateway Project.
Council Member Bailey noted the signs of spring, sidewalk cafe approvals and snow
melting, and encouraged citizens to not forget to clean up after their dogs.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting 7:30 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Matthew J. Hayek, ayor
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Date: February 23, 2011
CITY OF IOWA CITY 4a(1)
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, February 14, 2011, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright
UISG: Higgins
Staff: Markus, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, O'Malley, B. Clark, Davidson, Long, Yapp,
Ackerson, Dulek, Goers, Fosse
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Board of Adjustment -Adam Plagge
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment - re-advertise
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment - re-advertise
Airport Zoning Commission - re-advertise
Airport Zoning Commission - re-advertise
Board of Appeals (Mechanical Professional) - re-advertise
Board of Appeals (Building Design Professional) - re-advertise
Board of Appeals (Licensed Electrician) - re-appt Matt Neumiller
Youth Advisory Commission (Tate) - re-advertise
AGENDA ITEMS
(Consent Calendar # 5e (11) -Landlord-Tenants Relations) UISG Rep. outlined his request to
add information to the current acknowledgment disclosure form, and provide for a checklist.
City Atty. Dilkes will work with Rep. Higgins on additions to the current form, and determine if an
amendment to the Code is necessary; and noted that the checklist could be provided but not
required to be completed. Majority of Council requested that Higgins talk with Ames and Cedar
Falls regarding their procedure. Higgins and staff will coordinate proposed changes and report
back.
LOCATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING [Agenda #11]
PCD Dir. Davidson, Community Development Dir. Long, Associate Planner Ackerson, and City
Atty. Dilkes presented information. Council thanked staff for their efforts and agreed to proceed
as outlined.
FIREARMS ON CITY PROPERTY/FACILITIES [Agenda #16]
Asst. City Atty. Goers present for discussion. Majority agreed to proceed as presented.
Council Work Session
February 14, 2011
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GIFTS/NAMING POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS [Agenda #15]
Mayor Hayek reported that the staff ad hoc committee was unable to attend the work session or
formal meeting and requested that the item be deferred to the March 1 meeting. Majority
agreed to deferral.
WASTEWATER FACILITIES PLAN [Agenda #13]
Public Works Dir. Fosse, Special Projects Manager Clark, Stanley Consultants environmental
engineer Jay Brady, and Stanley Consultants project manager Bennett Reischauer presented a
power point (archived with the City Clerk), and responded to questions. Majority agreed to
proceed as outlined.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [2/3 &2/10]
1. (IP10 of 2/3 Info Packet -Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee minutes) Mayor
Hayek noted the 25 page minutes from the meeting.
2. (IP 4 of 2/3 Info Packet -Automated Traffic Enforcement article) Majority requested
that the matter be added to the pending items for work session discussion.
3. (IP6 of 2/10 Info Packet -Proposed Scott Trail
Member Mims, City Manager Markus and PCD Dir
with the individuals and Parks & Recreation Dir.
prior to coming to Council for a decision.
COUNCIL TIME
Connection) In response to Council
. Davidson reported that staff had met
Moran was reviewing the information
Mayor Hayek reported that Mayor Pro tem Wilburn, City Manager Markus, and Asst. City
Manager Helling would be attending a Metropolitan Coalition meeting in Des Moines with the
Governor in a few weeks.
BUDGET PRIORITIES
No discussion
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP#3 of 2/10 Info Packet]
After discussion the following updates were made to the list:
• Meeting with the Airport Commission re: Funding of Hangars -February 28
Mayor Hayek requested that staff respond to the letter (consent Calendar # 5e (10) re
recycling). Council Member Champion noted that used pizza boxes were not recyclable and
asked that City staff consider educating the pizza places to cover the bottom of the box with
waxed paper.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
Mayor Hayek reminded everyone of the Chamber Banquet on February 24.
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULES [IP#2 of 2/101nfo Packet]
Council Work Session
February 14, 2011
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Council agreed to the following schedule for April, May & June:
April 4 -Monday
Regular work session, 6:30 PM
April 5 -Tuesday
Regular formal, 7:00 PM
April 18 - Monday
Regular work session, 6:30 PM
April 19 -Tuesday
Regular formal, 7:00 PM
May 2 -Monday
Regular work session, 6:30 PM
May 3 -Tuesday
Regular formal, 7:00 PM
May 16 -Monday
Regular work session, 6:30 PM
May 17 -Tuesday
Regular formal, 7:00 PM
May 30 -Monday, HOLIDAY
June 6 -Monday
Regular work session, 6:30 PM
June 7 -Tuesday
Regular formal, 7:00 PM
June 20 -Monday
Regular work session, 6:30 PM
June 21 -Tuesday
Regular formal, 7:00 PM
After discussion the following tentative schedule was set for July & August:
July 5 -Tuesday
Combined special work session, TBA and regular formal, 7:00 PM
July 18 -Monday
Regular Work Session, 6:30 PM
July 19 -Tuesday
Regular formal, 7:00 PM
August 1, Monday
Regular work session, 6:30 PM
August 2, Tuesday
Regular formal, 7:00 PM
August 15, Monday
Regular work session, 6:30 PM
August 16, Tuesday
Regular formal, 7:00 PM
Action: City Clerk to distribute information and reaffirm July & August schedule. (Karr)
Meeting adjourned 7:50 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/15/11
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse, Davidson,
Yapp, Boelk, Panos, O'Malley.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship awards to Regina Elementary
students -Sara Burlage, Emma Corkery, and Trae Rogers; and Grant Wood Elementary
students - Dulce Escorcia-Herrera; Michael Rials, Jr.; and Annie Tram.
The Mayor proclaimed Sertoma's Freedom Week -February 13-19, 2011. Ted Halm
accepted.
The Mayor delivered the State of the City Address.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received or approved, and or adopted as amended and to delete from the
Consent Calendar correspondence Item 5e(9) and accept under Item 9:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: January 24, Special Council Work Session; January 25, Special Council
Formal Official and Complete; January 31, Special Council Work Session; February 1,
Regular Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action):
Telecommunications Commission -November 22, 2010; Airport Commission -
December 16, 2010; Airport Commission -December 20, 2010; Senior Center
Commission -October 21, 2010; Police Citizens Review Board -January 11, 2011.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Special Class C Liquor License for Stained Wine Room, LLC, 538 S. Gilbert St.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for EI Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis
Corner Dr.; Class C Beer Permit for Convenience Store, 106 S. Linn St.; Class E
Liquor License for Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore #1 & Regal Liquor, 1720 Waterfront Dr.;
Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee #2, 812 S First Ave.; Class E Liquor License for
Hy-Vee #3, 1201 N. Dodge St.
Resolution: RES. 11-40, DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT
PROGRAM (HMGP) PROPERTY ACQUISITION PROJECT NO. DR-1763-52-01;
RES. 11-41, DESIGNATING A PORTION OF MAIDEN LANE, RIDGEWOOD COURT
AND RIDGEWOOD DRIVE TO BE ALLEYS; RES. 11-42, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER LAURENCE SHORT, ET AL, AND
TENANT SHORT'S BURGER AND SHINE LLC D/B/A SHORT'S BURGER AND
SHINE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 11-43, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE
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AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER WILLIAM AND HELEN BYINGTON, AND
TENANT LITTLE DONKEYS, INC. D/B/A PANCHERO'S MEXICAN GRILL, FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 11-44, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2204 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 11-45, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 228 SUMMIT STREET S. A-2, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
11-46, 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 914 OXEN LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of NO
PARKING ANY TIME signs to permit on-street parking between 3640 and 3734 Lower
West Branch Road, Correspondence from William Coleman x3); Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding Installation of (1) NO PARKING HERE TO DRIVEWAY sign
approximately 25 feet north of the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP)
driveway on the west side of Waterfront Drive; Kimberly Trickey regarding Mega Bus;
Sanctuary City letters from Brenda Saville, Jim Walters; W.H. Kamery regarding Red
Light Cameras; Andrew Lynch regarding Sidewalk to street access [staff response
included]; Denise Halter regarding Snow removal; Tom Slockett regarding Election
costs; Jarel Wendelburg regarding Reduction in the number of Fire Fighters [staff
response included]; Mikaela Buhr regarding Recycling; Elliot Higgins regarding
Landlord-tenant relations.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Dr. James Sato Harrold, 3718 Wayne Ave. #10, appeared re University discrimination
and racism against indigenous peoples.
Mayor Hayek stated he had a conflict of interest on the next four (4) items and left the
meeting. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn presiding. Moved and seconded that ORD. 11-4422,
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), be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-47, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF TERRA VERDE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 11-4423, 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), be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-48, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF HICKORY POINTE, SECOND ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Mayor Hayek returned to the meeting and now presiding.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 11-4424, AMENDING TITLE 14, ARTICLE 4E,
SUBSECTION 8C, NONCONFORMING SIGNS, TO ALLOW MODIFICATION OR
REPLACEMENT OF A SIGN FACE ON CERTAIN NONCONFORMING SIGNS LOCATED
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WITHIN 1000 FEET OF AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY (REZ10-00017), be
passed and adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 310 Douglass Court.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-49. AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 310 DOUGLASS COURT.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to discuss the proposed Operating Budget for
the Fiscal Year July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, the Proposed Three-Year Financial Plan
for FY2012 - 2014, and also the Multi-Year Capital Improvements Program through Fiscal
Year 2015. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Jarel Wendelburg. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Northside Marketplace
Improvements 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-50, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTHSIDE MARKETPLACE IMPROVEMENTS 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-51, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S AFFORDABLE
HOUSING LOCATION MODEL. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from
Paula Swyard. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-52, AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT A
LIST OF CAPITAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS AND COST ESTIMATES TO THE
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION OF JOHNSON COUNTY (FORMERLY
KNOWN AS JCCOG) FOR INCLUSION IN THE REVISED LONG RANGE
TRANSPORTATION PLAN TO BE ADOPTED MAY OF 2012.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-53, ADOPTING THE FACILITY PLAN FOR
EXPANSION OF SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-54, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE BUTLER BRIDGE PEDESTRIAN TRAIL PROJECT
STP-U-3715(651)--70-52.
Moved and seconded to defer to March 1, the resolution adopting a City of Iowa City
naming policy for buildings, facilities or parcels of real property. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-55, PROHIBITING FIREARMS AND
WEAPONS ON CITY PROPERTY AND CITY BUSSES. The following individuals appeared:
David Hughes, 413-4th Ave. SW (Cedar Rapids); Jason Schmitt, (Keokuk); Scott Clark,
(Wellman); Joseph Dobrian, 1015-2"d Ave.; Seth Cornwell, (Wellman); David Telliho, 1416-
550th St. S1N (Kalona/Amish/Joetown); Scott Pennebaker, (Cedar Rapids); Robert Boorman;
and Rod Bontrager, 3179 Johnson Iowa Rd. (Wellman). Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Erin Irish, Christina Carlson, Steven Rackis, Dana McFarlane, Kelly
Foster, Robert Foster, Aaron Granquist, Jeff Cox, Russel Peck, and Jason Schmitt. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
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The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Historic Preservation Commission for four vacancies to fill 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; Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO -
formerly JCCOG) Community Climate Action Taskforce (formerly Cool Cities Taskforce) for
an At-Large/Public vacancy to fill aone-year term, effective upon appointment, ending March
2012. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2011.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies; Planning & Zoning Commission for two
vacancies to fill five-year terms May 1, 2011 -May 1, 2016. Applications must be received
by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2011.
Moved and seconded to make the following appointments: appoint Adam Plagge, 212
E. Bloomington Street #5, to the Adjustment, Board of for an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, ending January 1, 2012; reappoint Matt Neumiller, 25 Sumac Court, to the
Appeals, Board of, for afive-year term January 1, 2011 -December 31, 2015, for a Licensed
Electrician. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted no applications were received and the following vacancies, 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 -One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment,
ending December 31, 2014, for a Building Design Professional; Youth Advisory Commission
for fill 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.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 8:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
s/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subm tt d fo publications 2/24/11.
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
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse, Davidson,
Yapp, Boelk, Panos, O'Malley.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship awards to Regina Elementary
students -Sara Burlage, Emma Corkery, and Trae Rogers; and Grant Wood Elementary
students - Dulce Escorcia-Herrera; Michael Rials, Jr.; and Annie Tram.
The Mayor proclaimed Sertoma's Freedom Week -February 13-19, 2011. Ted Halm
accepted.
The Mayor delivered the State of the City Address.
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 and to delete from the Consent Calendar correspondence Item 5e(9) and accept
under Item 9:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: January 24, Special Council Work Session; January 25, Special Council
Formal Official and Complete; January 31, Special Council Work Session; February 1,
Regular Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action):
Telecommunications Commission -November 22, 2010; Airport Commission -
December 16, 2010; Airport Commission -December 20, 2010; Senior Center
Commission -October 21, 2010; Police Citizens Review Board -January 11, 2011.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Special Class C Liquor License for Stained Wine Room, LLC, dba Stained Wine
Room, LLC, 538 S. Gilbert St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for EI Ranchero,
Inc., dba EI Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr.; Class C Beer
Permit for Kelly Stucker dba Convenience Store, 106 S. Linn St.; Class E Liquor
License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore #1 & Regal Liquor, 1720
Waterfront Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #2, 812 S First
Ave.; Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #3, 1201 N. Dodge St.
Resolution: RES. 11-40, DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT
PROGRAM (HMGP) PROPERTY ACQUISITION PROJECT NO. DR-1763-52-01;
RES. 11-41, DESIGNATING A PORTION OF MAIDEN LANE, RIDGEWOOD COURT
AND RIDGEWOOD DRIVE TO BE ALLEYS; RES. 11-42, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER LAURENCE SHORT, ET AL, AND
TENANT SHORT'S BURGER AND SHINE LLC D/B/A SHORT'S BURGER AND
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SHINE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 11-43, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER WILLIAM AND HELEN BYINGTON, AND
TENANT LITTLE DONKEYS, INC. D/B/A PANCHERO'S MEXICAN GRILL, FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 11-44, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2204 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 11-45, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 228 SUMMIT STREET S. A-2, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
11-46, 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 914 OXEN LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of NO
PARKING ANY TIME signs to permit on-street parking between 3640 and 3734 Lower
West Branch Road, Correspondence from William Coleman x3); Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding Installation of (1) NO PARKING HERE TO DRIVEWAY sign
approximately 25 feet north of the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP)
driveway on the west side of Waterfront Drive; Kimberly Trickey regarding Mega Bus;
Sanctuary City letters from Brenda Saville, Jim Walters; W.H. Kamery regarding Red
Light Cameras; Andrew Lynch regarding Sidewalk to street access [staff response
included]; Denise Halter regarding Snow removal; Tom Slockett regarding Election
costs; Jarel Wendelburg regarding Reduction in the number of Fire Fighters [staff
response included]; Mikaela Buhr regarding Recycling; Elliot Higgins regarding
Landlord-tenant relations.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Dr. James Sato Harrold, 3718 Wayne Ave. #10, appeared re University discrimination
and racism against indigenous peoples.
Mayor Hayek stated he had a conflict of interest on the next four (4) items and left the
meeting. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn presiding. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that
ORD. 11-4422, 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), be
passed and adopted. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn asked for any ex parte communications, and
none were reported. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Hayek abstaining. The Mayor
Pro tem declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 11-47, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF TERRA VERDE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. PCD Dir. Davidson present
for a power point (archived with City Clerk). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Hayek
abstaining. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, that ORD. 11-4423, 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), be passed and adopted. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn asked for any ex
parte communications, and none were reported. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Hayek abstaining. The Mayor Pro tem declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11-48, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HICKORY POINTE, SECOND ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
PCD Dir. Davidson present for a power point (archived with City Clerk). Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6\0, Hayek abstaining. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
Mayor Hayek returned to the meeting and now presiding.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, that ORD. 11-4424, 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 passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/2, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Champion.
Nays: Bailey, Wright.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 310 Douglass Court. No one appeared.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 11-49. AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 310 DOUGLASS COURT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to discuss the proposed Operating Budget for
the Fiscal Year July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, the Proposed Three-Year Financial Plan
for FY2012 - 2014, and also the Multi-Year Capital Improvements Program through Fiscal
Year 2015. No one appeared. Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, to accept
correspondence from Jarel Wendelburg. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Northside Marketplace
Improvements 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. No one
appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11-50, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTHSIDE MARKETPLACE IMPROVEMENTS 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 11-51, ADOPTING IOWA
CITY'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOCATION MODEL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
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7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by
Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from Paula Swyard. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 11-52, AUTHORIZING STAFF
TO SUBMIT A LIST OF CAPITAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS AND COST
ESTIMATES TO THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION OF JOHNSON
COUNTY (FORMERLY KNOWN AS JCCOG) FOR INCLUSION IN THE REVISED LONG
RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN TO BE ADOPTED MAY OF 2012. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 11-53, ADOPTING THE
FACILITY PLAN FOR EXPANSION OF SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11-54, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE BUTLER BRIDGE PEDESTRIAN
TRAIL PROJECT STP-U-3715(651)--70-52. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to defer to March 1, the resolution
adopting a City of Iowa City naming policy for buildings, facilities or parcels of real property.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 11-55, PROHIBITING
FIREARMS AND WEAPONS ON CITY PROPERTY AND CITY BUSSES. ,The following
individuals appeared: David Hughes, 413-4th Ave. SW (Cedar Rapids); Jason Schmitt,
(Keokuk); Scott Clark, (Wellman); Joseph Dobrian, 1015-2nd Ave.; Seth Cornwell, (Wellman);
David Telliho, 1416-550th St. SW (Kalona/Amish/Joetown); Scott Pennebaker, (Cedar
Rapids); Robert Boorman; and Rod Bontrager, 3179 Johnson Iowa Rd. (Wellman).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence
from Erin Irish, Christina Carlson, Steven Rackis, Dana McFarlane, Kelly Foster, Robert
Foster, Aaron Granquist, Jeff Cox, Russel Peck, and Jason Schmitt. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Historic Preservation Commission for four vacancies to fill 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; Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO -
formerly JCCOG) Community Climate Action Taskforce (formerly Cool Cities Taskforce) for
an At-Large/Public vacancy to fill a one-year term, effective upon appointment, ending March
2012. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2011.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies; Planning & Zoning Commission for two
vacancies to fill five-year terms May 1, 2011 -May 1, 2016. Applications must be received
by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2011.
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Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, to make the following appointments: appoint
Adam Plagge, 212 E. Bloomington Street #5, to the Adjustment, Board of for an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2012; reappoint Matt Neumiller, 25
Sumac Court, to the Appeals, Board of, for afive-year term January 1, 2011 -December 31,
2015, for a Licensed Electrician. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted no applications were received and the following vacancies, 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 -One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment,
ending December 31, 2014, for a Building Design Professional; Youth Advisory Commission
for fill 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.]
Council Member Dickens shared information on the "Small Business Have Big Hearts"
Downtown Association promotion occurring February 14-28 encouraging customers to
donate to the purple meter program to benefit six agencies, and each business has its own
offer or discounts for a donation.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn reported on the Youth Advisory Commission meeting held
February 13 and the award of the first recognition leadership grants, and commended the
Commission for development of the award, process, application and criteria.
Council Member Mims alerted citizens to an announcement coming out shortly on a
March 3 public meeting on the Dubuque Street elevation project and encouraged people to
attend.
Mayor Hayek commended City staff for the hard work and long hours of clean up
following the blizzard February 1St. Council Member Wright echoed the comments.
City Atty. Dilkes reported on a call her office received re invitations to a party at the
newly opened Cheba Hut sandwich shop, and explained to the caller why Council would not
be in a position to accept.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn meeting 8:45 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk