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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 5, 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, Miklo, Clark, Howard,
Boelk, O'Malley.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Longfellow
Elementary students: Samantha Grove, Christina Hunter, Genevieve Wisdom.
The Mayor proclaimed National Fair Housing Month -April 2011, Human Rights
Commissioner Dianne Day accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, 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: March 21, Special Council Work Session; March 22, 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): Senior
Center Commission -January 20, 2011; Airport Commission -February 21, 2011;
Airport Commission -February 17, 2011.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for Piano, Inc., dba Gilbert Street Piano Lounge 347 S. Gilbert
St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for La Reyna, Inc., dba La Reyna, 1937 Keokuk
St.; Class C Liquor License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, 6 S,
Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, 6 S,
Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for The Bandits, LLC. dba EI Banditos, 327 E.
Market St.; Class C Liquor License for Sultana, Inc., dba EI Dorado Mexican
Restaurant, 1634 Sycamore St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Freshmex Iowa
City, LLC, dba Panchero's Mexican Grill, 965 S. Riverside Dr.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $10,030,973.59 for the
period of February 1 through February 28, 2011, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for April 19, 2011 regarding an
amendment to Iowa City's FY11 Annual Action Plan that is a sub-part of Iowa City's
2011-2015 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. City Steps). RES. 11-93, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON APRIL 19, 2011 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA
RIVER TRAIL -NAPOLEON TO TRUEBLOOD 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. 11-94, DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT
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PROGRAM (HMGP) WATER PLANT WELL HEAD PROTECTION PROJECT NO.
DR-1763-0137-01; RES. 11-95, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300 CIVIL PENALTY
AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM RJ'Z EXPRESS; RES. 11-96,
ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO
HEARING FROM CREEKSIDE MARKET; RES. 11-97, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM EL PASO THE
MEXICAN STORE; RES. 11-98, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PUBLIC ACCESS EASEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR A PORTION OF OUTLOT 5, ORIGINAL TOWN, IOWA CITY,
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA; RES. 11-99, 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 MARC MOEN AND TENANT GRAZE IOWA CITY LLC,
D/B/A GRAZE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 11-100, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING AN AGREEMENT WITH HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION
PROGRAM (HACAP), IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11-101, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND U.S BANK, IOWA CITY,
IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1034 CONKLIN LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Taft Speedway letters from James White, Joel Wilcox;
Winifred Holland regarding Recycling [staff response included]; Donna Grgurich
regarding Contract 08-DRH-210 Iowa City 2"d ;Monitoring Report -Flood Disaster
Recovery Program; Robert McGrath regarding Property taxes [staff response included];
Elliot Higgins regarding 21-only ordinance.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Senior Center Commissioner Sarah Maiers provided an update on activities at the
Center.
A public hearing was held 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. Senior Planner Miklo and Associate Planner Howard presented a power point.
Individual Council Members expressed their views, and thanked staff and the Planning &
Zoning Commission for their efforts.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11-102, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 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). Mayor Hayek asked for any ex parte communications,
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and Council Bailey reported a conversation with PCD Dir. Davidson regarding long term
goals. Senior Planner Miklo presented a power point. Developer John Moreland appeared.
Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 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), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution for a voluntary annexation of approximately
12.72-acres of property located at Mormon Trek Boulevard and Dane Road, Johnson County,
Iowa (ANN11-00001). Senior Planner Miklo presented a power point.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 11-103, FOR A VOLUNTARY
ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 12.72-ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT
MORMON TREK BOULEVARD AND DANE ROAD, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately
12.72-acres of land located at Mormon Trek Boulevard and Dane Road from County
Agricultural (A) to Intensive Commercial (C11) (REZ11-00004). Mayor Hayek asked for any
ex parte communications, and he reported an email from the family inviting him to tour the
property, and a discussion with City Mgr. Markus. Senior Planner Miklo presented a power
point. George Dane, 1 Oaknoll Ct., appeared. Planning & Zoning Commission Chair Ann
Freerks present for discussion.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 12.72-acres of land located at Mormon Trek Boulevard and Dane Road from
County Agricultural (A) to Intensive Commercial (C11) (REZ11-00004), be given first vote.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Bailey.
Nays: Champion, Wright. Absent: None.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to defer to April 19 a 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, 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 2011 Wales Street Water Main
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 Wilburn, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11-104, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2011 WALES STREET WATER MAIN 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.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City WWTP Blower
Replacement 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 Wilburn, seconded by Bailey to adopt RES. 11-105, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY WWTP BLOWER REPLACEMENT 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.
A hearing was conducted on assessing a $300.00 civil penalty against Five Stars
Food Mart pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) (2011). Asst. County Atty. Andy
Chappell presented information. Owner Yasser Gaber appeared. Individual Council
Members expressed their views.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 11-106, ASSESSING A $300.00
CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST FIVE STARS FOOD MART. 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 Wright, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 11-107, ACCEPTING
PAYMENT OF $300 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM THE
DEN. 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. 11-108, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA NETWORK SERVICES, INC. TO USE
CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF A FIBER OPTIC NETWORK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 11-109, AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND JOHNSON COUNTY REGARDING CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS INVOLVING THE
BUTLER BRIDGE PEDESTRIAN TRAIL PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11-110, AUTHORIZING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE POLICE LABOR
RELATIONS ORGANIZATION OF IOWA CITY TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011 -JUNE
30, 2012. Mayor Hayek noted the agreement was a product of binding arbitration. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 11-111, FIXING DATE FOR
A MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE
OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,640,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES,
SERIES 2011, OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR
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PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11-112, FIXING DATE FOR A
MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF
NOT TO EXCEED $540,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES
2011, (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE
OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 11-113, FIXING DATE FOR A
MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF
NOT TO EXCEED $410,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES
2011, OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11-114, FIXING DATE FOR A
MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF
NOT TO EXCEED $210,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES
2011, (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE
OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 11-115, FIXING DATE FOR
A MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE
OF NOT TO EXCEED $12,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN
NOTES, SERIES 2011, OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. 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. 11-116, APPROVING
ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11-117, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT FOR
STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE
INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 11-118, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT FOR SURVEY
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE THOMAS GROUP. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted previously announced vacancies on boards and commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus a
five-year term January 1, 2007 -December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a
five-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission fora six-
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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; Library, Brd of Trustees for two vacancies to fill six-year terms July 1,
2011 -June 30, 2017; 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, April 27, 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 by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to reappoint Charles Eastham, 37 Colwyn Court,
and appoint Carolyn Dyer, 1621 Ridge Road, for vacancies to fill five-year terms May 1, 2011
-May 1, 2016. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Council Member Champion noted the State of Iowa was spending $55 million on roads
in 2011 and stated she thought that was amazing since we don't support public transportation
and rail.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting 8:50 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Matthew J. ayek, Mayor
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Date: March 21, 2011
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, March 21, 2011, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wright. Absent: Wilburn
UISG: Higgins
Staff: Markus, Dilkes, Karr, Craig, Hargadine, Morris, Fosse, Rackis, Yapp
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment -Readvertise, no applicants
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment -Readvertise, no applicants
Airport Zoning Commission -Readvertise, no applicants
Airport Zoning Commission -Readvertise, no applicants
Board of Appeals -Readvertise, no applicants
Board of Appeals -Readvertise, no applicants
Historic Preservation Commission - reappt. David McMahon; Thomas Baldridge; Andrew
Litton, Dana Thomann
Metropolitan Planning Organization Community Climate Action -reappt. Tom Carsner
Telecommunications Commission -Readvertise, gender balance
Youth Advisory Commission -Readvertise, no applicants
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item # 10 -resolution ... architectural consultant services ... space needs planning and
master plan project) In response to Council Member Dickens Mayor Hayek stated a
presentation was planned later in the meeting on that item.
2. (Item # 8 -resolution ... agreement .... University of Iowa Department of Anthropology to
permit excavations in Hickory Hill Park) Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran present for discussion.
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS [IP#2 of 3/17 Info Packet] [Agenda 3f(6)]
Police Chief Hargadine, Transportation Planner Yapp, and Cedar Rapids Police Chief Greg
Graham presented information. Council requested information on the top 20 potential locations
for cameras based on damage and injury; and information on a quicker turnaround time for
issuance of tickets. Majority directed staff to proceed with getting more information and report
back to Council
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as directed. (Yapp, Hargadine)
FACILITIES MASTER PLAN [Agenda #10]
Public Works Dir. Fosse and Architectural Services Coordinator Morris presented power point.
Majority agreed to proceed.
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March 21, 2011
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AMUSEMENT MACHINES -ALCOHOLIC AS GAMING DEVICE PRIZES [IP#3 of 3/17 Info
Packet]
After discussion, majority agreed to retain the present ordinance.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [March 3,10,17)
3/3 Info Packet
no discussion
3/10 Info Packet
(IP3 -Memo from Airport Operations Specialist re repayment of Hangar Loan Debt) In response
to Mayor Hayek, City Mgr. Markus summarized the memo stating that hangars F, K, and I
should be paid off prior to the 50/50 split agreement.
3/17 Info Packet
(IP5 -Letter to Nancy Richardson, Iowa Department of Transportation re Commitment for
Amtrak operating funds) UISG Liaison Higgins stated that the University of Iowa students and
Student Government support the railway. Council Member Champion suggested that the
Student Government write a letter of support.
COUNCIL TIME
1. Mayor Hayek reported on the Metropolitan Coalition meeting with the Governor he attended
with City Mgr. Markus concerning commercial property tax, Tax Increment Financing (TIF),
and pension reform.
2. Mayor Hayek suggested starting the work session at 5:30 (rather than the current 6:30).
City Clerk Karr will follow up with Mayor Pro tem Wilburn re availability and the desire to
start April 4, and report back at the formal meeting.
3. Council Member Champion noted the horrible conditions in Japan as a result of the natural
disaster and question Council recognition at the formal meeting. After discussion it was
agreed that Council Member Champion will make remarks during "Council time" at the
formal meeting.
4. Council Member Bailey noted work being completed in the City Plaza in front of DC's and
questioned if the temporary patch would be replaced so the Plaza looked nice for the
upcoming summer events. Staff will follow up.
BUDGET PRIORITIES
No discussion
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP4 of 3/17 Info Packet]
UISG Rep, Higgins raised concerns regarding the level of the fine for being cited under the 21
ordinance, and stated he would be preparing information for the next packet and discussion on
April 4.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
No discussion
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULES
No discussion
Meeting adjourned 8:30 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/22/11
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.
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 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 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, 115 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for
Chef's Table, 223 E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge
B.P.O. Elks #590, 637 Foster Road; Class C Beer Permit for Suburban BP AMOCO-
Keokuk St., 1905 Keokuk St.; Class C Liquor License for Okoboji Grill, 1857 Lower
Muscatine Rd.; Outdoor Service Area for Okoboji Grill, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.;
Class C Liquor License for Caliente Night Club, Inc., 171 Highway 1 W.; Class C
Liquor License for Gabes, 330 E. Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Gabes,
330 E. Washington St.; RES. 11-72, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to Caliente Night
Club, Inc., 171 Highway 1 W., and 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
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
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March 22, 2011
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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 CHACICALACKAL, 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/6/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
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
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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
Park/Windsor 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to adopt the Iowa City Housing Authority's
Annual Plan for fiscal year 2011.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-86, TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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 UNIVERSITY OF
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY TO PERMIT EXCAVATIONS IN HICKORY HILL
PARK.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-91, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
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FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTHSIDE MARKETPLACE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-92, ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION SECTION 02660 FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION.
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 and seconded 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.
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
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.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 7:32 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 ~~~
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Submi ed for pub ication - 3/30/11.
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 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 BP AMOCO-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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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
Park/Windsor 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 24th.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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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 finro 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.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk