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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 22, 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, Wright. Absent:
Wilburn. Staff members present: Markus, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Rackis, Davidson, Moran.
The Mayor proclaimed Peace Corps Volunteer Day -March 22, 2011, University of
Iowa Peace Corp Representative Meredith Gall accepting. Katy Hansen and Graham
Dameron presented remarks; Meals on Wheels -March 23, 2011, Elder Services Executive
Director Mary Wiemann 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: February 28, Regular Council Work Session; March 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): Public Art
Advisory Committee -September 2, 2010; Youth Advisory Commission - February 13,
2011; Airport Commission -January 20, 2011; Planning and Zoning Commission -
January 20, 2011; Planning and Zoning Commission -February 17, 2011; Historic
Preservation Commission -January 13, 2011; Historic Preservation Commission -
February 10, 2011; Board of Adjustment -November 10, 2010; Board of Adjustment -
February 9, 2011; Telecommunications Commission -January 24, 2011;
Telecommunications Commission -January 24, 2011(Triennial Review); Housing and
Community Development -February 17, 2011; Human Rights Commission -February
15, 2011.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Graze Iowa City, LLC, dba Graze, 115 E. College St.;
Class C Liquor License for L & M Iowa City Investments, LLC, dba Chef's Table, 223
E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge #590 B.P.O. Elks of
U.S.A. dba B.P.O. Elks #590, 637 Foster Road; Class C Beer Permit for Suburban
Investors, LLC, dba Suburban BPAMOCO-Keokuk St., 1905 Keokuk St.; Class C
Liquor License for Okoboji IC, LLC, dba Okoboji Grill, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.;
Outdoor Service Area for Okoboji IC, LLC, dba Okoboji Grill, 1857 Lower Muscatine
Rd.; Class C Liquor License for Caliente Night Club, Inc., dba Caliente Night Club,
Inc., 171 Highway 1 W.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Live Music, LLC, dba
Gabes, 330 E. Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Live Music, LLC,
dba Gabes, 330 E. Washington St.; RES. 11-72, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to
Caliente Night Club, Inc., dba Caliente Night Club, Inc., 171 Highway 1 W., and Iowa
City Live Music, LLC, dba Gabes, 330 E. Washington St.
Public Hearing: set a public hearing for the April 19, 2011 City Council meeting
on the Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated Transit Funding application
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March 22, 2011
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for Iowa City Transit; RES. 11-73, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 5, 2011
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2011 WALES STREET WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 11-74, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON APRIL 5, 2011 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY WWTP
BLOWER REPLACEMENT 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. 11-75, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1222 SHANNON DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 11-76, 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 517 S GOVERNOR STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 11-77, RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PARKS
DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; RES. 11-78,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE OLD HIGHWAY 218 RESURFACING PROJECT
ESL 3715(643)--7S-52; RES. 11-79, 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 MAUREEN MONDANARO AND TENANT GIVANNI'S OF IOWA
CITY, D/B/A GIVANNI'S, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 11-80, 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 MAUREEN MONDANARO
AND TENANT SALOON OF IOWA CITY, L.C. D/B/A SALOON, FOR A SIDEWALK
CAFE; RES. 11-81, 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
KLDP, INC, AND TENANT CHACKALACKAL, INC D/B/A ONE TWENTY SIX, FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 11-82, 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 AMBROSE PROPERTIES, LC, AND TENANT CAFFREY, INC.
D/B/A DC'S, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 11-83, 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 BILL MIHALOPOULOS, AND TENANT
ATLAS WORLD GRILL, INC. D/B/A ATLAS WORLD GRILL, FOR A SIDEWALK
CAFE; RES. 11-84, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE
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OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER
THREE GUYS HOLDINGS LLP, AND TENANT CORNER OF THE MEADOW, INC.
D/B/A MOTLEY COW CAFE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 11-85, CONSIDER A
RESOLUTION 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
MOKA JAVA LLC, AND TENANT IOWA CITY COFFEE COMPANY D/B/A JAVA
HOUSE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Correspondence: Sanctuary City letters from Adam Meyer, Samuel Massey,
Dee Miller [staff response included], John Stiegelmeyer, Sarah Swisher; Scott
ParkNVindsor Ridge trail development letters from Caroline Dieterle, Sara Cross;
Property taxes letters from Glenn McAlister [staff response included], Pete Hendley;
Farmers Market letters from Ed and Pauline Greazel, Carolyn Zaiser; Rachel Renz
regarding Recycling [staff response included]; Rhonda Case, Zach Hanson, Ryan
Denke, Mark Smellie regarding the problem with traffic cameras [staff response
included]; Taft Speedway letters from Bruce and Mary Gantz, Janet Lessner; Jacob
Ohrt regarding Underage drinking; Ken Eaton regarding Methane Gas Project/UI; Jim
Urban regarding Out Sourcing of ICCSD Food Service ;Deborah Thornton, Nancy
Richardson regarding Amtrak service; Cindy Roberts regarding Affordable Housing
model-thank you; Jerry Moore regarding Puppet Festival.
Affirmative roll call vote, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to set a public hearing for April 5 on a
resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to include the Southeast District Plan, for
property generally located south of Court Street, east of Sycamore Street & First Avenue,
north of Highway 6 and west of the city's eastern growth boundary. PCD Dir. Davidson
stated the Plan would be included in the Council information packet on March 24t".The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
City Atty. Dilkes stated the legal papers have not been signed for the next item, and
requested deferral to the next meeting. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to defer to
April 5 the resolution approving preliminary and final plat of EPS First Addition (a subdivision
of a portion of Lot 19, Highlander Development First Addition), Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to adopt the Iowa City Housing Authority's
Annual Plan for fiscal year 2011. Housing Adm. Rackis presented information.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 11-86, TO ADOPT THE
IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11-87, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITONS IN THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY REDUCING THE
LIBRARIAN II POSITIONS BY .15FTE AND INCREASING THE WEB DEVELOPER
POSITION BY .15FTE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 11-88, 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
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March 22, 2011
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UNIVERSITY OF IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY TO PERMIT EXCAVATIONS
IN HICKORY HILL PARK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11-89, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A LISTING AGREEMENT WITH BLANK & MCCUNE, THE REAL
ESTATE COMPANY TO SELL 920 LONGFELLOW PLACE AND 928 LONGFELLOW
COURT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 11-90, 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 RDG IA
INC. D/B/A RDG PLANNING AND DESIGN, TO PROVIDE THE ARCHITECTURAL
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY SPACE NEEDS PLANNING
AND MASTERPLAN PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11-91, AWARDING
CONTRACT to All American Concrete, Inc. for $702,575.26 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTHSIDE MARKETPLACE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11-92, ADOPTING THE IOWA
CITY CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION SECTION 02660 FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy: 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.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Library, Brd of Trustees for two vacancies to fill
six-year terms July 1, 2011 -June 30, 2017. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, April 27, 2011.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to make the following appointments to Boards
and Commissions: reappoint Thomas Baldridge, 915 Oakcrest # 16 and Andrew Litton, 331
N. Van Buren Street, to the Historic Preservation Commission for two At Large three-year
terms March 29, 2011 -March 29, 2014, reappoint David McMahon, 425 Rundell Street, for
Longfellow District Representative, and reappoint Dana Thomann, 208 Fairchild Street, to
Northside District Representative for three-year terms March 29, 2011 -March 29, 2014;
reappoint Tom Carsner, to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO -formerly JCCOG)
Community Climate Action Taskforce (formerly Cool Cities Taskforce) for At-Large/Public
vacancy for aone-year term, effective upon appointment, ending March 2012. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received or gender balance requirements
met for the following Boards and Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning
Brd of Adjustment for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term
January 1, 2007 -December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for afive-year term
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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; Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies for 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. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City
and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish
additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies
with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be
incurred.]
Council Member Champion reminded citizens of the millions of people in Japan
without food and water and living in horrible conditions since the natural disasters, and urged
people to send money to aid Japan.
Council Member Bailey noted the passing of former Council Member Dean Thornberry
and his dedication to the community and generosity to the Thornberry Dog Park.
Mayor Hayek recognized the death of longtime business owner and Downtown
Association and Chamber leader Dwane Noser; announced Council work session would start
at 5:30 p.m. starting April 4; and acknowledged that City Atty. Dilkes was celebrating her 15tH
anniversary with the City.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to adjourn meeting 7:32 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
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E~CJRANDUM
Date: March 8, 2011
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, February 28, 2011, 6:40 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright
UISG: Higgins
Staff: Markus, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Dulek, Morris, Davidson, Jordan, Yapp, Fosse,
Tharp, O'Malley, Hargadine, Moran, Neumann
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
AGENDA ITEMS
None
SANCTUARY CITY [IP#3 of 2/24 Info Packet] [4f(4) of 3/1 agenda]
City Atty. Dilkes facilitated discussion. Police Chief Hargadine present for questions. Majority
of Council asked that the Human Rights Commission meet with representatives from the
Sanctuary City Committee, Consolidation of Religious Communities, and the public to provide
recommendation to the Council given the research from the City Attorney.
STAFF ACTION: Forward request to Human Rights Commission, and provide input on
recommendations from the Commission to the City Council. (Helling, Dilkes)
JOINT MEETING WITH AIRPORT COMMISSION: FUNDING OF HANGARS [IP#4 of 2/24 Info
Packet]
Airport Commissioners Horan, Mascari, Assouline, & Gardinier and Operations Manager Tharp
present. After discussion, Council requested a recommendation from the City Manager and
Finance Director regarding the request prior to further discussion.
STAFF ACTION: Schedule a meeting with appropriate staff and report back. Updated
memo included in March 10 information packet. (Tharp)
CURBSIDE RECYCLING
Public Works Dir. Fosse and Recycling Coordinator Jordan distributed a hand out "Recycling:
Now, it's easier!" and presented a power point (archived with the City Clerk) regarding changes
to the recycling program.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Fosse, Jordan)
Council Work Session
February 28, 2011
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FACILITIES NAMING POLICY [Agenda #71]
Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran present for discussion. Majority agreed to proceed.
UPDATE/DISCUSSION: CHICAGO TO IOWA CITY HIGH SPEED RAIL FUNDING
MPO Dir. & Transportation Planner Yapp and Asst. Transportation Planner Neumann present
for discussion. Copies of "The Chicago-Iowa City passenger rail program fact sheet" and "The
Chicago-Iowa City passenger rail service project summary" were distributed. Majority directed
staff to send a letter outlining the local commitment to pursue options for sharing in operations
costs for the service.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare a letter for Mayor signature. (Yapp)
JOIN
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[IP#5 of 2/24
Info P
Council Members and City Representatives to JECC Policy Board Wright and Bailey reviewed
the memo in the information packet. After discussion a majority directed staff to prepare a
formal response to the December 17 letter from the Board of Supervisors recommending no
changes in the current 28E agreement.
STAFF ACTION: Letter prepared and a copy included in 3/10 information packet.
(Helling)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [Feb 17 & 24)
(IP9 of 2/17 Info Packet -Light Bulb Project builds Community between UI Students
and City Residents) UISG Rep. Higgins reported on his participation in the program and
gave a special thanks to Neighborhood Services Coordinator Bollinger and UI
Sustainability Dir. Page for their efforts.
2. (IP2 of 2/17 Info Packet -Bloomberg News: Iowa, Illinois Hamlets Bleed as College
Towns Boom, Census Finds) Council Member Mims noted Iowa City was fortunate as a
community but Iowa had the largest drop in the nation in terms of impact on
representation in Congress as a result of the Census.
3. (IP4 of 2/17 Info Packet -Memorandum form the Director of Housing and Inspection
Services and the Senior Housing Inspector: Reducing rental permit fees for well-
maintained owner-occupied duplexes) Council Member Mims expressed appreciation
the thorough review and information. Mayor Hayek requested that a copy of the
information be provided to the lady who appeared before Council on the matter. Staff
will follow up.
4. (IP9 of 2/24 Info Packet -Memorandum from the Flood Recovery Specialist: Taft
Speedway Levee) In response to Mayor Hayek, PCD Dir. Davidson reported that the
City was preparing an RFP and through a consultant selection process in order to
complete the study needed to provide the requested information before the project is
started.
Council Work Session
February 28, 2011
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COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Champion reported on the recent SEATS Committee meeting, and that the
service provided 6,000 more rides than the previous year.
2. Council Member Champion shared frustration her commitment to the new Jail and the
subcommittee formed, and the lack of progress.
3. In response to City Clerk Karr, no Council Member was available to help with the Read
Across American Project at Lucas Elementary on March 2"d
BUDGET PRIORITIES
Mayor Hayek noted the budget is being voted on that the formal meeting on 3/1.
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP#7]
1. In response to Council Member Dickens, majority agreed to schedule work session
discussion of the pending item "Downtown Planning" for April.
2. In response to Council Member Bailey, majority agreed to place "Sanctuary City" back
on the pending list.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
1. Council Member Mims reminded everyone of the open house on the Gateway Project
planned at Parkview Church on March 3~d
2. Mayor Hayek noted the Metropolitan Coalition meeting with Governor Branstad coming
up March 8.
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULES [IP#6 of 2/24 Info Packet]
Majority agreed to retain the July /August meeting schedule as previously discussed:
Tuesday, July 5 - Special Work Session and Regular Formal (combined)
Monday, July 18 - Work Session
Tuesday, July 19 - Formal
Monday, August 1 - Regular Work Session
Tuesday, August 2 - Regular Formal
Monday, August 15 - Regular Work Session
Tuesday, August 16 - Regular Formal
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn stated he would be out of town March 21 and 22 and possibly
participating electronically in the meetings.
Meeting adjourned 8:45 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/1/11
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.
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 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: 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, 1853 Lower Muscatine Rd. Renewal: Class
C Liquor License for It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service
Area for It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; Special Class C Liquor License
for Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Thai Spice
Restaurant, 1210 S. Gilbert St.; Class B Beer Permit for Godfathers Pizza, 531
Highway 1 W.; Class B Liquor License for Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor
License for Formosa, 221 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Carl & Ernie's
Good Time Pub & Grub, 161 Highway 1 W.; Outdoor Service Area for Carl & Ernie's
Good Time Pub & Grub, 161 Highway 1 W.; Special Class C Liquor License for Thai
Flavors, 340 E. Burlington St.; Class C Liquor License for Coach's Corner Sports Pub,
749 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Liquor License for Donnelly's Pub, 110 E. College
St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Leaf Kitchen, 301 '/2 Kirkwood Ave.; RES. 11-
56, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMITS to Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.; and 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.
Official Actions
March 1, 2011
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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
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].
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Official Actions
March 1, 2011
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Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave. #6, appeared regarding Community Block Grant
funding /Broadway development, and Towncrest redevelopment.
Moved and seconded 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). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-66, GRANTING THE CITY MANAGER
LIMITED ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY TO MAKE DISBURSEMENTS FROM THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FUND.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-67, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-70, ADOPTING A CITY OF IOWA CITY
NAMING POLICY FOR BUILDINGS, FACILITIES OR PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-71, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY2011 ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION PROJECT. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from Bret Abels. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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 aone-year
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term, effective upon appointment, ending March 2012; Telecommunications Commission -
for two 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.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 7:30 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
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk ~ ~~
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Submitted for pub cation - 3/9/11. /~-
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
MARCH 1, 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 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 calf 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 aone-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, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk