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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 3, 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: Staff members present: Markus, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Long, Fosse,
Moran, Havel, O'Malley, Hennes, Boelk.
The Mayor proclaimed: Older Americans Month in Iowa City -May 2011, Lori Benz,
JC Livable Community for Successful Aging accepting; Bicycle Month -May 2011, Anne
Duggan, Bicyclists of Iowa City (BIC) accepting. Moved by Wright, seconded by Wilburn, to
accept correspondence from Ms. Duggan. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, 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: April 18, Regular Council Work Session; April 19, 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): Board of
Adjustment -March 9, 2011; Historic Preservation Commission -March 10, 2011;
Housing and Community Development Commission -March 10, 2011; Housing and
Community Development Commission -March 17, 2011; Planning and Zoning
Commission -April 7, 2011; Airport Commission -March 10, 2011.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Jimmy Jack Mac, Inc., dba Basta, 121 Iowa Avenue;
Class C Liquor License for I.C. Raw, LLC, dba The Summit Restaurant & Bar, 10 S.
Clinton Street. Staff recommends approval. (See memo from the Iowa City Building
Official included in council's packet.). Permanent Transfer: Class E Liquor License for
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., dba Wal-Mart Store #1721, 1001 Highway 1 West, to 919
Highway 1 West. RES. 11-147, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT I.C. Raw, LLC dba
The Summit Restaurant & Bar, 10 S. Clinton Street. Staff recommends approval.
Public Hearings: RES. 11-148, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
AMENDING THE FY2011 OPERATING BUDGET; RES. 11-149. SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON MAY 17, 2011 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA
CITY INDUSTRIAL CAMPUS 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. 11-150, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 17, 2011, ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3,
ENTITLED "FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES,
RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES, AND PENALTIES," SECTION 6,
"STORMWATER UTILITY FEE" AND AMENDING TITLE 16 ENTITLED "PUBLIC
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WORKS," CHAPTER 3, "CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE G, "STORM WATER
COLLECTION, DISCHARGE AND RUNOFF," SECTION 10(F)(3) TO CHANGE THE
RATE OF THE STORMWATER UTILITY FEE.
Resolutions: RES. 11-151, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE LISTING AGREEMENT WITH
SKOGMAN REALTY FOR AVIATION COMMERCE PARK TO ADD A LEASE RATE
SCHEDULE; RES. 11-152, 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,
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1073 WALKER CIRCLE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11-153, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1126 ESSEX STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Rick Dvorak regarding Iowa City/Johnson County Fringe Area
Agreement; Jason Helgeson regarding Do not bite the hand that feeds you; Kathryn
Kunert regarding MidAmerican Community 2010 Annual Report; Henri Harper
regarding Thank you.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to set a public hearing for May 17 on an
ordinance rezoning approximately 23.22 acres of land located at 2949 Rochester Avenue from
Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) Zone to Planned Development Overlay-Low
Density Single Family (OPD-5) Zone. (REZ11-00001). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn stated he would be abstaining due to a conflict of interest and
left the meeting. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to continue to May 17 a public
hearing on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 10.39 acres located at 1725
North Dodge Street owned by the Press-Citizen Company from Research Development Park
(RDP) to Neighborhood Public (P1) (REZ11-00006). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0/1, Wilburn abstaining.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to defer until May 17 an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 10.39 acres located at 1725 North Dodge Street owned
by the Press-Citizen Company from Research Development Park (RDP) to Neighborhood
Public (P1) (REZ11-00006), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
6/0/1, Wilburn abstaining. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn returned to meeting.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance approving an amended Planned
Development Overlay (OPD-5) Plan for Village Green Part XX, Lot 50 (Wellington
Condominiums), Iowa City, Iowa (REZ11-00007). PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power
point.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance approving an amended
Planned Development Overlay (OPD-5) Plan for Village Green Part XX, Lot 50 (Wellington
Condominiums), Iowa City, Iowa (REZ11-00007), be given first vote. The Mayor requested
Council Members report any ex-parte communications and none were reported. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, that ORD. 11-4425, 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 passed and adopted. The Mayor requested
Council Members report any ex-parte communications and none were reported. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to defer until May 17 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).
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Correspondence received from Rich Roway and Carol Mitchell, Michael Hodge, George
Dane (2), Jane Driscoll.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 11-154, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF MACKINAW VILLAGE PART 3, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
(SUB10-00014/SUB10-00015). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to defer until May 17 a resolution approving
the preliminary plat of Windsor Ridge -Part Twenty-two, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB10-00017);
and a resolution approving the final plat of Windsor Ridge -Part Twenty-two, Iowa City, Iowa
(SUB11-00005). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to approve a Tax Exemption Certificate
authorizing and authorizing and providing for the issuance of Capital Loan Notes and levying
a tax to pay the notes for $7,925,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2011A.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to approve a Continuing Disclosure Certificate
authorizing and providing for the issuance of Capital Loan Notes and levying a tax to pay the
notes for $7,925,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2011A. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11-155, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING A FORM OF LOAN AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL LOAN NOTES AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY THE
NOTES FOR $7,925,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES
2011A. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to approve a Tax Exemption Certificate
authorizing and providing for the issuance of Capital Loan Notes and levying a tax to pay the
notes for $10,930,000 General Obligation Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series 2011 C. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Bailey, to approve a Continuing Disclosure Certificate
authorizing providing for the issuance of Capital Loan Notes and levying a tax to pay the
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notes for $10,930,000 General Obligation Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series 2011 C. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 11-156, APPROVING A
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A FORM
OF LOAN AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
CAPITAL LOAN NOTES AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY THE NOTES FOR $10,930,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2011C.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Bailey, to approve a Continuing Disclosure Certificate
authorizing and providing for the issuance of Capital Loan Notes and levying a tax to pay the
notes for $820,000 taxable General Obligation Capital Loan Notes Series 2011 B. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11-157, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING A FORM OF LOAN AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL LOAN NOTES AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY THE
NOTES FOR $820,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES
SERIES 2011 B. 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 adopting Iowa City's FY12 Annual Action
Plan which is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan (City Steps) and
authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan and amendments and all necessary
certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and designating
the City Manager as the authorized chief executive officer. HCDC Chair Mike McKay and
Sandy Pickup, Free Medical Clinic, appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded Wilburn, to adopt RES. 11-158, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S
FY12 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN WHICH IS A SUB-PART OF IOWA CITY'S 2011-2015
CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND AMENDMENTS AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND
DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER. Mayor Hayek clarified the Plan were recommendation from the Commission, and
Council was adopting the allocations. 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 approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Gilbert Street Streetscape 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. Sanctuary owner Daryl
Woodson, 405 S. Gilbert, appeared. Sr. Civil Engr. Boelk, PW Dir. Fosse, and Parks & Rec.
Dir. Moran present for discussion.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11-159, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE GILBERT STREET STREETSCAPE 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.
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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 authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 512 North Van Buren Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 11-160, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 512 NORTH VAN BUREN
STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 6, entitled
"Public Health and Safety," Chapter 3, entitled "Weed Control" by changing the definition of
weed from grass that is fourteen (14) inches in height to ten (10) inches, be given first vote.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, a-I Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 17,
"Building and Housing", Chapter 5, "Housing Code", Section 14, "Informational Disclosure
and Acknowledgement Form" to include information about Iowa law re: security deposits, be
given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, that the ordinance amending Title 4, Alcoholic
Beverages, Chapter 5, Prohibitions and Restrictions, Section 8, Persons Under the Legal
Age in Licensed or Permitted Establishments, Subsection E, to amend the fine amount for
violations, and Subsection D, to amend the wording of the notice to match the new fine
amounts, and to eliminate the posting of notice as an element of the offense, be given first
vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Bailey, Champion, Wilburn, Dickens. Nays: Hayek, Mims, Wright.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 11-4426, AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "PUBLIC
WAYS AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL USE OF SIDEWALKS,"
SECTION 5, ENTITLED, "USE BY MOBILE VENDORS," TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF
VENDORS IN CITY PLAZA, TO ELIMINATE THE MINIMUM HOURS REQUIREMENT, AND
TO ALLOW ANY TYPE OF FOOD OR BEVERAGE, be voted on for final passage at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11-161, 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 SNYDER
AND ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA PHASE
THREE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. 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 Mims, to adopt RES. 11-162, AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO MEET OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY RECAT AGREEMENT 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 Mims, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 11-163, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT FOR
IMPROVEMENT OF LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND MARC MOEN FOR 118 EAST COLLEGE STREET. PCD
Dir. Davidson present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 11-164, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Carter & Associates for $73,111.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
2011 WALES STREET WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11-165, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Calacci Construction Co., Inc. for $205,400.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY WWTP BLOWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
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. 11-166, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MERCY HOSPITAL, IOWA CITY, IOWA, 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 Champion, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 11-167, ADOPTING THE
REVISED SECTIONS 7.01 AND 8.01 OF THE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC
WORKS IMPROVEMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: reappoint Meredith Rick-Chappell, 911 Rider St., and Thomas
Martin, Notting Hill Ln., to the Library, Brd of Trustees to fill six-year terms July 1, 2011 -
June 30, 2017; appointAlexa Homewood, 411 Peterson # 11, and reappoint Nolan Klouda,
309 Finkbine Ln. # 9, to the Telecommunications Commission to fill three-year terms March
13, 2011 -March 13, 2014. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
The Mayor stated that no applications were received 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;
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Airport Zoning Commission for asix-year term January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2015;
Appeals, Board of to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, for a
Mechanical Professional; Appeals, Board of to fill an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, ending December 31, 2014, for a Building Design Professional; 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 .
Council Member Dickens wished everyone a Happy Mother's Day, especially his
mother, wife, mother-in-law and daughters.
Council Member Bailey noted the start of Farmer's Market on Wednesday night, May
4, and stated she looked forward to seeing everybody at the Market on Wednesday and
Saturday.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn reminded citizens of Bike to Work Week next week and
encouraged people to bike at least one during the week.
Council Member Wright noted it was Historic Preservation Month and the number of
activities being planned including a tour of historic Moffitt District homes on May 15.
Council Member Mims encouraged people to attend Project GREEN's annual sale on
this week-end.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting 7:50 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Date: April 18, 2011
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 18, 2011, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn (5:35), Wright
UISG Rep: Higgins
Staff: Markus, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Fosse, O'Brien, O'Malley, Morris, Boothroy,
Wyss, Moran, Grier, Ream, Goodman, Hargadine, Mansfield
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
PLANNING 8~ ZONING ITEMS "e,f,g"
PCD Dir. Davidson presented information and a power point (archived with the City Clerk) on the
following items:
e) APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF EPS FIRST ADDITION (A SUBDIVISION OF
A PORTION OF LOT 19, HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT FIRST ADDITION), IOWA CITY, IOWA.
(DEFERRED FROM 3122 AND 4/5)
f) APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF TERRA VERDE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB11-00004)
The Mayor stated someone in his office had done some work on this project and he would be
abstaining on this matter.
g) APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF MACKINAW VILLAGE PART 3, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. (SUB10-00014/SUB10-00015)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda items # 6 - # 13 re General Obligation Bonds) In response to Council Member Mims,
Finance Dir. O'Malley and City Mgr. Markus stated categorizes of bonds are based on State law,
and item # 10 was refunding to obtain a lower rate.
2. (Agenda item # 18 -resolution authorizing ... lease agreement ... Court Street Transportation
Center) In response to Mayor Hayek, Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien said that the starting
point for the term of the lease was five years but the end result was two years to start, followed by
another two year, and then 2 three year terms.
3. (Agenda item # 3g(3) -correspondence from Lily Henderson re Student Concerns) UISG Liaison
stated the letter illustrates the confusion over establishments with entertainment venues and asked
if those establishments could be required to post signs similar to the 10:00 PM. City Clerk Karr said
the ordinance for entertainment venues had similar posting requirements.
Council Work Session
April 18, 2011
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COMMERCIAL VENDING - MELROSE AVENUE AREA [IP2 of 4/14 Info Packet]
HIS Dir. Boothroy outlined his memo and ongoing discussions with the Neighborhood and vendors.
Code Enforcement Officer Ream present for discussion. After discussion a majority of Council directed
staff to pursue an amendment to the Zoning Code to allow commercial vending on Melrose Avenue on
football game days (limited to Melrose Avenue street frontage) without alcohol, and subject to a football
game day temporary commercial use permit standards.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare amendment and refer to Planning & Zoning Commission for their
recommendation at their May meeting. (Boothroy)
NEW ANIMAL SHELTER [IP3 of 4/14 Info Packet]
Police Capt. Wyss, Architectural Services Coordinator Morris, Budget Analyst Mansfield, and Animal
Services Supervisor Goodman presented a power point (archived with the City Clerk) and provided
information. Friends of the Animal Center Foundation (FACE) representatives Ford and Litton
presented information. Council agreed to proceed with the design to submit the improved project
request to FEMA.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Wyss, Morris)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [April 7 & 14]
April 7 Info Packet
1. (IP6 -Building Permit Information) Council Member Mims questioned the reference to "public
funds". City Mgr. Markus explained that there were various rental housing units for CDBG
programs but would verify that and report back.
2. (IP2 -Senior Center Grant Application) In response to Council Member Bailey, City Atty. Dilkes,
City Clerk Karr, and City Mgr. Markus stated the "grant" being referred to is the annual allocation
from the County to the City for the Center and Council would be acting on the request at an
upcoming meeting.
April 14 Info Packet
1. (IP10 -Farmers Market Counter Proposal for Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting)
Council Members stated the proposal had a number of good ideas and hoped some discussion
could occur. City Mgr. Markus reported representatives from the vendors and Downtown
Association are talking and a number of compromises may be in the works for 2012, noting the
waiting list for vendors requesting space has now grown to 90.
COUNCIL TIME
Council Member Dickens thanks the City Manager and Parks & Recreation department for working out
a compromise on the location of the trail system in Windsor Ridge/Scott Park.
BUDGET PRIORITIES
No discussion
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES (IP4 of April 14 Info Packet]
No discussion
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
No discussion
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULES
No discussion
Meeting adjourned 8:20 PM
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/19/11
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.
Michelle Payne, Community Contact person for MidAmerican Energy and the City of
Iowa City presented a grant of $20,000 to City Forester Terry Robinson on behalf of
MidAmerican Energy's Trees Please program.
Mayor Hayek proclaimed Friday, April 29, Arbor Day, and presented the proclamation
to City Forester Robinson.
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: April 4, Regular Council Work Session; April 5, 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): Youth
Advisory Commission: March 6, 2011; Planning and Zoning Commission: March 3,
2011; Police Citizens Review Board: February 9, 2011; Human Rights Commission
March 15, 2011.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Avenue; Class
C Liquor License for Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St.; Special Class C Liquor
License for Panchero's Mexican Grill, 32 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for
Bob's Your Uncle Pizza Cafe, 2208 N. Dodge St.; Outdoor Service Area for Bob's
Your Uncle Pizza Cafe, 2208 N. Dodge St.; Class E Liquor License for Liquor House,
425 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Beer Permit for Gasby's #1, 1310 S. Gilbert St.; Class C
Beer Permit for Gasby's #4, 2303 Muscatine Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Sams
Pizza IC, Inc., 441 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Beer Permit for North Dodge Sinclair, 2153
ACT Circle; Class A Liquor License for Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Hwy
6 E.; RES. 11-119, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to First Avenue Club, 1550 S. First
Avenue and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Hwy 6 E.
Motion: Approve disbursements in the amount of $11,629,896.26 for the period
of March 1 through March 31, 2010, as recommended by the Finance Director subject
to audit.
Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for May 3, 2011 regarding Iowa City's
FY12 Annual Action Plan, that is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2011-2015 Consolidated
Plan (a.k.a. City Steps); RES. 11-120, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 3,
2011 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GILBERT STREET STREETSCAPE
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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. 11-121, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 3,
2011, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 512
NORTH VAN BUREN STREET.
Resolutions: RES. 11-122, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 430 SOUTHGATE AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 11-123, 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 & JOAN GILPIN REV. TRUST, AND TENANT 2-TONE, INC. D/B/A BLUE
BIRD DINER, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 11-124, 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 ET AL, AND TENANT LINN
STREET CAFE INC. D/B/A LINN STREET CAFE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES.
11-125, 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 LUSATI, INC D/B/A QUINTON'S BAR & DELI, FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 11-126, 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 MIDWESTONE BANK, AND TENANT ICBB, LTD. D/B/A
BROWN BOTTLE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 11-127, 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 J.J.G., L.L.C. D/B/A T-SPOONS, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 11-128,
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 DLSIC LC,
AND TENANT MORROWCO LLC D/B/A PITA PIT, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1)
HANDICAP PARKING space in front of 300 West Side Drive; Pat Harney regarding
Johnson County contract with the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Library Board of
Trustees; Lily Henderson regarding Student concern; Steve and Tina Jaeger regarding
Grass length and weed rules [staff response included]; Robert Dostal regarding Traffic
cameras; Court Hill Trail Extension letters from Alan and Sara Cross, Colleen Rapp
[staff response included]; Ronald Knoche, City Engineer regarding Competitive
Quotation Results - CDBG Asbestos Abatement, contract #5, Asbestos Abatement 645
McCollister Blvd, 2011 Water Main Directional Boring Project; Tea McBride, Tisa
Plotner, Bryanna Elder regarding Unemployment in the U.S.A; Melrose Avenue Vending
letters from: Boeckenstedt, Roy Browning, Joel Conner, John Delehant, Jane Downer,
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Mark Fuller, James Gilroy, Nate Green, Sean Halbmaier, Bill Heldt, Steve Kosbau, Alan
Koufer, Kevin Kremer, Ana Loes, Bradley Meyer, Chad Muszynski, Brad Phillips,
Jermaine Ramsey, Shealyn Rentschler Wolfe, Stephen Rhodes, Sara Riley, Michael
Rodriguez, Robert Sabo, Dick Sternberg, Bruce Strother, Mitch Thomann, Jean Walker
(x2), Marc Wolfe, Duncan Woodward, Ryan Helgerson, Joyce Barker.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr., Melrose Neighborhood Association, presented a power
point regarding Melrose Avenue vending. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from Ms. Walker. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The following individuals
appeared regarding Melrose Avenue vending: Ann Stromquist, 316 Myrtle Ave.; Chuck Ford,
Big Ass Turkey Legs; Crystal Cavanaugh, 2705 Silver Oak Dr. (Marion), Coco Cavanna; and
Troy Norpel, 1308 Southview Circle (Coralville), Kingdom Graphics.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn stated he would be abstaining due to a conflict of interest and
left the meeting. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for May 3 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning 10.39 acres of land located at 1725 North Dodge Street from Research
Development Park (RDP) Zone to Neighborhood Public (P1) Zone (REZ11-00006). The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for May 3 on an ordinance for a rezoning
amending the Planned Development Overlay (OPD5) plan for Village Green Part XX, Lot 50
(Wellington Condominiums), approximately 2.35 acres of property located at Village Road
and Wintergreen Drive (REZ11-00007). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved and seconded 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 second vote. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded 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 second vote. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from David Larsen and
Diane Thayer. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-129, APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND
FINAL PLAT OF EPS FIRST ADDITION (A SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 19,
HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT FIRST ADDITION), IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Mayor Hayek stated he would be abstaining due to a conflict of interest and left the
room. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn now presiding. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-130,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF TERRA VERDE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Mayor Hayek
returned to the meeting.
Moved and seconded to defer to May 3 a resolution approving the preliminary and
final plat of Mackinaw Village -Part Three, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing a loan agreement and the
issuance of not to exceed $7,640,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2011.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-131, INSTITUTING PROCCEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITION ACTION FOR AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,640,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN
NOTES, SERIES 2011.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing a loan agreement and the
issuance of not to exceed $540,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2011.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-132, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR AUTHORIZING A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $540,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN
NOTES, SERIES 2011.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing a loan agreement and the
issuance of not to exceed $210,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2011.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-133, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $210,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN
NOTES, SERIES, 2011.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing a loan agreement and the
issuance of not to exceed $410,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2011.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-134, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $410,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN
NOTES, SERIES 2011.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing a loan agreement and the
issuance of not to exceed $12,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Capital Loan Notes,
Series 2011 C.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-135, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $12,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING
CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2011C.
A public hearing was held on a resolution directing sale of $7,925,000 general
obligation capital loan notes, series 2011A.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-136, DIRECTING SALE OF $7,925,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2011A.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-137, DIRECTING SALE OF $820,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, TAXABLE SERIES 2011 B.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-138, DIRECTING SALE OF $10,930,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2011C.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's FY11 Annual Action
Plan Amendment #3, which is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan (City
Steps), authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan and all necessary certifications to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-139, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY11
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT #3, WHICH IS A SUB-PART OF IOWA CITY'S
2011-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
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TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa River Trail -Napoleon to
Trueblood 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. 11-140, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER TRAIL -NAPOLEON TO TRUEBLOOD
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.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the filing of an application with
the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY2012 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance and
Federal Transit Administration Funding.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-141, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FY2012
IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
FUNDING.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 10 of the City Code, entitled
"Public Ways and Property," Chapter 3, entitled "Commercial Use of Sidewalks," Section 5,
entitled, "Use by Mobile Vendors," to decrease the number of vendors in city plaza, to
eliminate the minimum hours requirement, and to allow any type of food or beverage, be
given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-142, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONDITIONAL ADDENDUM TO LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH HOWLING DOGS, INC. FOR ASSIGNMENT AND AMENDMENT OF THE GROUNDS
FOR DESSERT COFFEE HOUSE, INC. (dba FAIR GROUNDS) LEASE OF COURT
STREET TRANSPORTATION CENTER SPACE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-143, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR THE
U.S. HIGHWAY 6 AND SYCAMORE STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT [UST-006-7(82)-4A-52].
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-144, 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 FOTH
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT, L.L.C. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE U.S. HIGHWAY 6 AND SYCAMORE STREET
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
The Mayor stated he had a conflict of interest on the next two items and left the
meeting. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn presiding.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-145, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ENVIRONMENTAL COVENANT FOR A
PORTION OF HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT, SECOND ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11-146, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT, AND SANITARY
SEWER AND WATERMAIN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR NORTHPOINT CROSSING,
LOCATED WITHIN HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT, SECOND ADDITION, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Mayor Hayek returned to the meeting.
Moved and seconded to approve the appointment of a Student Liaison (Raj Patel) and
alternate (Cody Graham) from the University of Iowa Government (UISG) to the City Council
May 1, 2011 until May 1, 2012. Outgoing UISG Liaison Higgins thanked Council and staff for
the support received during his term as liaison, and introduced Patel and Graham. Incoming
UISG Liaison Patel introduced himself and thanked Council for allowing UISG representation.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mayor Hayek presented a Certificate of Appreciation
to outgoing Liaison Higgins.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill 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 for asix-
yearterm 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 and seconded to adjourn meeting 8:03 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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Submit for publication - 4/27/11.
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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
APRIL 19, 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, Davidson, O'Malley, Moran,
Robinson, Havel, Long, O'Brien.
Michelle Payne, Community Contact person for MidAmerican Energy and the City of Iowa
City presented a grant of $20,000 to City Forester Terry Robinson on behalf of MidAmerican
Energy's Trees Please program.
Mayor Hayek proclaimed Friday, April 29, Arbor Day, and presented the proclamation to
City Forester Robinson.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, 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: April 4, Regular Council Work Session; April 5, 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): Youth Advisory
Commission: March 6, 2011; Planning and Zoning Commission: March 3, 2011; Police
Citizens Review Board: February 9, 2011; Human Rights Commission March 15, 2011.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Productions, Inc., dba First Avenue
Club, 1550 S. First Avenue; Class C Liquor License for Kennedy Investments, Inc., dba
Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Little
Donkeys, Inc., dba Panchero's Mexican Grill, 32 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for
Iowa City Eastside Cafe, Inc., dba Bob's Your Uncle Pizza Cafe, 2208 N. Dodge St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Eastside Cafe, Inc., dba Bob's Your Uncle Pizza Cafe,
2208 N. Dodge St.; Class E Liquor License for Liquor House, Ltd., dba Liquor House, 425
S. Gilbert St.; Class C Beer Permit for KLB Bauer, Inc., dba Gasby's #1, 1310 S. Gilbert
St.; Class C Beer Permit for KLB Bauer, Inc., dba Gasby's #4, 2303 Muscatine Ave.; Class
C Liquor License for Sams Pizza IC, Inc., dba Sams Pizza IC, Inc., 441 S. Gilbert St.;
Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba North Dodge Sinclair, 2153 ACT Circle;
Class A Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge #1096 Loyal Order of Moose dba Loyal Order
of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Hwy 6 E.; RES. 11-119, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to First
Avenue Productions, Inc., dba First Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Avenue and Iowa City
Lodge #1096 Loyal Order of Moose dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Hwy 6
E.
Motion: Approve disbursements in the amount of $11,629,896.26 for the period of
March 1 through March 31, 2010, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit.
Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for May 3, 2011 regarding Iowa City's FY12
Annual Action Plan, that is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a.
City Steps); RES. 11-120, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 3, 2011 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
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CONSTRUCTION OF THE GILBERT STREET STREETSCAPE 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. 11-121,
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 3, 2011, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 512 NORTH VAN BUREN STREET.
Resolutions: RES. 11-122, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 430 SOUTHGATE AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
11-123, 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 & JOAN GILPIN
REV. TRUST, AND TENANT 2-TONE, INC. D/B/A BLUE BIRD DINER, FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 11-124, 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 ET AL, AND TENANT LINN STREET CAFE INC. D/B/A LINN STREET
CAFE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 11-125, 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 LUSATI, INC D/B/A QUINTON'S BAR &
DELI, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 11-126, 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 MIDWESTONE BANK, AND TENANT ICBB, LTD. D/B/A BROWN
BOTTLE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 11-127, 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 J.J.G., L.L.C. D/B/A
T-SPOONS, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 11-128, 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 DLSIC LC, AND TENANT MORROWCO LLC D/B/A PITA PIT, FOR
A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1)
HANDICAP PARKING space in front of 300 West Side Drive; Pat Harney regarding Johnson
County contract with the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Library Board of Trustees; Lily
Henderson regarding Student concern; Steve and Tina Jaeger regarding Grass length and
weed rules [staff response included]; Robert Dostal regarding Traffic cameras; Court Hill
Trail Extension letters from Alan and Sara Cross, Colleen Rapp [staff response included];
Ronald Knoche, City Engineer regarding Competitive Quotation Results - CDBG Asbestos
Abatement, contract #5, Asbestos Abatement 645 McCollister Blvd, 2011 Water Main
Directional Boring Project; Tea McBride, Tisa Plotner, Bryanna Elder regarding
Unemployment in the U.S.A; Melrose Avenue Vending letters from: Boeckenstedt, Roy
Browning, Joel Conner, John Delehant, Jane Downer, Mark Fuller, James Gilroy, Nate
Green, Sean Halbmaier, Bill Heldt, Steve Kosbau, Alan Koufer, Kevin Kremer, Ana Loes,
Bradley Meyer, Chad Muszynski, Brad Phillips, Jermaine Ramsey, Shealyn Rentschler
Wolfe, Stephen Rhodes, Sara Riley, Michael Rodriguez, Robert Sabo, Dick Sternberg,
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Bruce Strother, Mitch Thomann, Jean Walker (x2), Marc Wolfe, Duncan Woodward, Ryan
Helgerson, Joyce Barker.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr., Melrose Neighborhood Association, presented a power point
regarding Melrose Avenue vending. Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, to accept
correspondence from Ms. Walker. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The following individuals appeared regarding Melrose Avenue
vending: Ann Stromquist, 316 Myrtle Ave.; Chuck Ford, Big Ass Turkey Legs; Crystal
Cavanaugh, 2705 Silver Oak Dr. (Marion), Coco Cavanna; and Troy Norpel, 1308 Southview
Circle (Coralville), Kingdom Graphics.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn stated he would be abstaining due to a conflict of interest and left
the meeting. Moved by Wright, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for May 3 on an
ordinance conditionally rezoning 10.39 acres of land located at 1725 North Dodge Street from
Research Development Park (RDP) Zone to Neighborhood Public (P1) Zone (REZ11-00006).
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0/1, Wilburn abstaining. Mayor Pro tem
Wilburn returned to meeting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to set a public hearing for May 3 on an
ordinance for a rezoning amending the Planned Development Overlay (OPD5) plan for Village
Green Part XX, Lot 50 (Wellington Condominiums), approximately 2.35 acres of property located
at Village Road and Wintergreen Drive (REZ11-00007). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, 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 second vote. The Mayor requested Council
Members report any ex-parte communications and none were reported. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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 second vote.
The Mayor requested Council Members report any ex-parte communications, and individual
Council Members Hayek, Bailey, Dickens and Wright reported. PCD Dir. Davidson and Parks &
Recreation Dir. Moran present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Wilburn, Bailey, Dickens, Hayek, Mims. Nays: Wright, Champion. Absent: None. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence
from David Larsen and Diane Thayer. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11-129, APPROVING
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF EPS FIRST ADDITION (A SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION
OF LOT 19, HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT FIRST ADDITION), IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Mayor Hayek stated he would be abstaining due to a conflict of interest and left the room.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn now presiding. Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to adopt
RES. 11-130, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF TERRA VERDE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0/1, Hayek abstaining. The Mayor Pro tem declared the
resolution adopted. Mayor Hayek returned to the meeting.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to defer to May 3 a resolution approving the
preliminary and final plat of Mackinaw Village -Part Three, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing a loan agreement and the issuance
of not to exceed $7,640,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2011. Finance Dir.
O'Malley present for discussion.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11-131, INSTITUTING
PROCCEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITION ACTION FOR AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN
AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,640,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2011. 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 authorizing a loan agreement and the issuance
of not to exceed $540,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2011. No one
appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11-132, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR AUTHORIZING A LOAN AGREEMENT
AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $540,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL
LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2011. 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 authorizing a loan agreement and the issuance
of not to exceed $210,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2011. No one
appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11-133, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN
AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $210,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES, 2011. 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 authorizing a loan agreement and the issuance
of not to exceed $410,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2011. No one
appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 11-134, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN
AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $410,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2011. 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 authorizing a loan agreement and the issuance
of not to exceed $12,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series 2011 C.
No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11-135, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN
AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $12,000,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2011C. 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 directing sale of $7,925,000 general obligation
capital loan notes, series 2011A.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 11-136, DIRECTING SALE OF
$7,925,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2011A. 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. 11-137, DIRECTING SALE OF
$820,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, TAXABLE SERIES 2011 B.
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. 11-138, DIRECTING SALE OF
$10,930,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2011C.
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 adopting Iowa City's FY11 Annual Action Plan
Amendment #3, which is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan (City Steps),
authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan and all necessary certifications to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11-139, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S
FY11 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT #3, WHICH IS A SUB-PART OF IOWA CITY'S
2011-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. 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 approving plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa River Trail -Napoleon to Trueblood 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 Champion, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11-140, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER TRAIL -NAPOLEON TO TRUEBLOOD 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 public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the
Iowa Department of Transportation for FY2012 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance and Federal
Transit Administration Funding. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11-141, AUTHORIZING THE FILING
OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FY2012
IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
FUNDING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 10 of the City
Code, entitled "Public Ways and Property," Chapter 3, entitled "Commercial Use of Sidewalks,"
Section 5, entitled, "Use by Mobile Vendors," to decrease the number of vendors in city plaza, to
eliminate the minimum hours requirement, and to allow any type of food or beverage, be given
first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11-142, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONDITIONAL ADDENDUM TO LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH HOWLING DOGS, INC. FOR ASSIGNMENT AND AMENDMENT OF THE
GROUNDS FOR DESSERT COFFEE HOUSE, INC. (dba FAIR GROUNDS) LEASE OF COURT
STREET TRANSPORTATION CENTER SPACE. 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. 11-143, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
FOR THE U.S. HIGHWAY 6 AND SYCAMORE STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT [UST-006-7(82)-4A-52]. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, alt Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11-144, 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 FOTH
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT, L.L.C. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE U.S. HIGHWAY 6 AND SYCAMORE STREET
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor stated he had a conflict of interest on the next two items and left the meeting.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn presiding.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 11-145, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ENVIRONMENTAL COVENANT FOR A
PORTION OF HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT, SECOND ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0/1, Hayek abstaining. The Mayor Pro tem declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 11-146, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT, AND
SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR NORTHPOINT
CROSSING, LOCATED WITHIN HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT, SECOND ADDITION, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0/1, Hayek abstaining. The Mayor Pro tem
declared the resolution adopted.
Mayor Hayek returned to the meeting.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to approve the appointment of a Student Liaison (Raj
Patel) and alternate (Cody Graham) from the University of Iowa Government (UISG) to the City
Council May 1, 2011 until May 1, 2012. Outgoing UISG Liaison Higgins thanked Council and
staff for the support received during his term as liaison, and introduced Patel and Graham.
Incoming UISG Liaison Patel introduced himself and thanked Council for allowing UISG
representation. Individual Council Members acknowledged the effort of Higgins and welcomed
Patel and Graham. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Mayor Hayek presented a Certificate of Appreciation to outgoing Liaison
Higgins.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus afive-
yearterm 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,
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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.]
Council Member Bailey noted the City had received a Vision Iowa grant for the Terry
Trueblood Recreational Are and the Parks & Rec. Foundation were undertaking a capital
campaign to fund for this project. She encouraged citizens to consider making a donation to the
project.
Council Member Dickens thanked City Manager Markus and Parks & Recreation for their
willingness to work out a compromise on the location of the trail system in Windsor Ridge.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting 8:03 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk