HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-08-02 Council minutesRESOLUTION NUMBERING ERROR:
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11 -232
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Duplicate numbers were issued to the above resolutions. Please
verify content of the resolution as there WILL be two documents with
the same number.
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
AUGUST 2, 2011
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse, Rummel,
Davidson, Bentley, Moran, Purdy, Morris.
The Mayor proclaimed: Country School Week in Johnson Country — second week in
August. Rex Brandstatter, Johnson County Historical Society, accepted.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, that the 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: July 5, Special Council Work Session; July 5, Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete; July 12, 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): Board of Adjustment - June 8, 2011; Historic Preservation Commission -
June 9, 2011; Human Rights Commission - June 21, 2011; Planning & Zoning
Commission - June 2, 2011; Planning & Zoning Commission - July 7, 2011; Police
Citizens Review Board - June 14, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission - May 1, 2011.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Middle E, LLC., dba Okoboji Grill Restaurant, 1857
Lower Muscatine Rd.; Outdoor Service Area for Middle E, LLC., dba Okoboji Grill
Restaurant, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Liquor License for Eckhardt
Management dba 2 Dogs Pub, 1705 S. First Ave.; Five -Day Class B Beer Permit for
Iowa City Fall Fun Fest, Inc., dba Iowa City Fall Fun Fest Tent "A ", 2140 Rochester
Ave.; Five -Day Class B Beer Permit for Iowa City Fall Fun Fest, Inc., dba Iowa City
Fall Fun Fest Tent "B ", 2140 Rochester Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Fall
Fun Fest, Inc., dba Iowa City Fall Fun Fest, 2140 Rochester Ave.; Class C Liquor
License for The Library Downtown, LLC, dba The Library, 111 E. College St.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for High Energy Food Concepts, Inc., dba
Martini's, 127 E. College St.; Outdoor Service Area for High Energy Food Concepts,
Inc., dba Martini's, 127 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for I.C. Mill Associates,
LLC, dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; Outdoor Service Area for I.C. Mill
Associates, LLC, dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; Class C Liquor License
for DTW, Inc., dba T.C.B., 114 E. College St.; Class C Beer Permit for Jason Caylor
dba Liquor Downtown, 313 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties,
Inc., dba Deli Mart #1, 525 Hwy 1; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc.,
dba Deli Mart #2, 1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart
Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #3, 2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for
Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #5,206 E. Benton St.; Class E Liquor License
for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Drugstore, 310 N. First Ave.; Class C Liquor License for
Orchard Green, Inc., dba Orchard Green Restaurant, 521 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Beer
Permit for Kmart Corporation, dba Big Kmart #4315, 901 Hollywood Blvd.; Class C
Liquor License for Chackalackal, Inc., dba One Twenty Six, 126 E. Washington St.;
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Class C Beer Permit for L & M Mighty Shop, Inc., dba L& M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E.
Burlington St. RES. 11 -238, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMITS to I.C. Mill Associates,
LLC, dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St. and Iowa City Fall Fun Fest, Inc., dba
Iowa City Fall Fun Fest, 2140 Rochester Ave.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 11 -239, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE 9 -3 -6 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY ESTABLISHING THE SPEED LIMIT
ON HIGHWAY 1 /NORTH DODGE STREET; RES. 11 -240, SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 201 FERSON AVE; RES. 11 -241, SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY SINGLE
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 920 LONGFELLOW PLACE.
Resolutions: RES. 11 -242, AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING
ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF THE IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL ALONG THE IOWA
RIVER FROM INTERSTATE 80 TO PENINSULA PARK; RES. 11 -243, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE 420TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RES. 11 -244,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, PAVING,
CURB AND GUTTER, AND CERTAIN SIDEWALK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
INSTALLED WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
BUILDING, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE; RES. 11 -245, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE NETWORK INC.,
CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 511 3RD AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 11 -246, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITYCLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES AND
TWO PROMISSORY NOTES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7 ROWLAND
COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -247, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITYCLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 605 MANOR DRIVE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 11 -248, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, AN IOWA
NONPROFIT CORPORATION, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1806 ROCHESTER
AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -249, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A PARKING COVENANT FOR 328 EAST
WASHINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -250, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITYCLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS
REGARDING THREE MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 834 ST.
ANNES DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -251, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A DONATION OF
ARCHEOLOGICAL MATERIAL AND ARTIFACTS COLLECTED FROM HICKORY HILL
PARK TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHEOLOGIST;
RES. 11 -252, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITYCLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
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PROPERTY LOCATED AT 410 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -253,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITYCLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 321 EAST FIRST STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -254,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MClmetro
ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC TO USE A PORTION OF CITY STREETS
AND PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF A FIBER OPTIC NETWORK.
Motions: Authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter of agreement with Johnson
County allowing selected township residents to vote with selected Iowa City Precincts;
approve disbursements in the amount of $24,548,172.30 for the period of June 1
through June 30, 2011 as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit.
Correspondence: Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1)
Handicap Parking space on the north side of Normandy Drive, adjacent to 701
Normandy Drive property; Ronald Knoche regarding Competitive Quotation Results;
Cathy Spaulding: Bridges Out of Poverty [staff response included]; Joyce Barker
regarding This Happens Every Day [staff response included]; Robin M. Beining
regarding Permits for Distribution of Business Handbills [staff response included];
Meredith Stensland regarding Goals /Priorities; Amanda Skinner regarding
Nepotism /Cronyism Policy Reply [staff response included]; Jeffrey Kress regarding
Plastic Bag Ban [staff response included]; Peter Anderson regarding Melrose Concerns
on Football Gameday; Letters of Appreciation from Air Race Classic Participants;
Andrew Duffy regarding Mephedrone Openly Sold [staff response included]; Kelly
Bender regarding PAS (Partnership for Alcohol Safety) Recommendations for 21
Ordinance Exception Certificate; Gary Aggus regarding Roberts Dairy Plant closure;
Kay Colangelo regarding Possible extension of Foster /Bjaysville Road to the east [staff
response included]; Cliff Pirnat regarding Crandic bridge gate; James P Hayes, letter
from 9 individuals regarding Traffic Calming; Corinne Stanley, Marie Green regarding
Traffic Cameras.
Bo -James owner Leah Cohen and University of Iowa Coordinator of Campus Community Harm
Reduction Initiatives Kelly Bender provided Council additional information on the
recommendations received from Partnership for Alcohol Safety (PAS), and requested Council
consideration in the near future. Greg Geerdes, 890 Park Place, appeared re costs of flood
mitigation /levees. Bud Sueppel, 30 Norwood Circle, appeared regarding the First Avenue
Grade Separation Project.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, to set a public hearing for September 6 on an
ordinance rezoning approximately 10 acres of land located at 350 Dublin Drive from Planned
Development Overlay 8 (OPD -8) to Planned Development Overlay Low Density Multi - Family
12 (OPD -RM12) (REZ11- 00005 /Melrose Meadows Retirement Community).
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, to set a public hearing for September 6 on
an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Article 9A, General Definitions, to clarify the
definition of enlargement/expansion as it relates to alcohol sales- oriented uses.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to set a public hearing for September 6 on an
ordinance amending paragraph 14- 413- 413-17, Sales- Oriented Retail in the CI -1 Zone, to allow
pet supply stores.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11 -255, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF STONE BRIDGE ESTATES PART TEN, IOWA CITY, IOWA
(SUB11- 00007). PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point, and Developer John Moreland
present for discussion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11 -256, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ROCHESTER RIDGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB11- 00001). PCD
Dir. Davidson presented a power point.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 11 -257, APPROVING THE
FINAL PLAT OF ROCHESTER RIDGE PART ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB11- 00008).
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending the Iowa City
Zoning Code, Articles 14 -4A, Use Categories, and 14 -9A, General Definitions, to add a
definition of Parental Group Home, be given second vote.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, that ORD. 11 -4439, CONDITIONALLY
REZONING APPROXIMATELY 0.69 -ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1014, 1016
AND 1022 HUDSON AVENUE FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
(RS -8) TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC -2) (REZ11- 00008), be passed and adopted.
The Mayor requested Council Members disclose any ex parte communications, and none
were reported.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 519 North Johnson Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 11 -258, authorizing
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 519 NORTH JOHNSON
STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 904 Bowery Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 11 -259, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 904 BOWERY STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution determining an area of the city to be an
economic development area, and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment,
development, or a combination thereof, of such area is necessary in the interest of the public
health, safety or welfare of the residents of the city; designating such area as appropriate for
an urban renewal project; and adopting the urban renewal plan for the Scott Six Urban
Renewal Area, Amendment No. 1. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 11 -260, DETERMINING AN
AREA OF THE CITY TO BE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA, AND THAT THE
REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, REDEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT, OR A
COMBINATION THEREOF, OF SUCH AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY;
DESIGNATING SUCH AREA AS APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT;
AND ADOPTING THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE SCOTT SIX URBAN RENEWAL
AREA, AMENDMENT NO. 1.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's FY11 Annual Action
Plan Amendment # 4, 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. PCD Dir. Davidson present for
discussion.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 11 -261, ADOPTING IOWA
CITY'S FY11 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT # 4, 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 by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, 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 -4440, AMENDING TITLE 3, ENTITLED "FINANCES, TAXATION AND
FEES" AND TITLE 9, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC" OF THE IOWA CITY
CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH DOWNTOWN MOPED PARKING PERMIT
REQUIREMENTS AND FEES, be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Wilburn,
seconded by Wright, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
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 -4441, AMENDING SECTION 1 -9 -313 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE VOTING PRECINCTS
IN IOWA CITY; AND SECTION 1 -5 -1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, ESTABLISHING THE VOTING PRECINCTS THAT COMPRISE THE THREE CITY
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IN IOWA CITY, be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by
Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11 -262, ACCEPTING
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT FOR A STUDY TO IDENTIFY IMPACTS OF AND REVIEW ALTERNATIVES FOR
FLOOD PROTECTION ALONG TAFT SPEEDWAY AND TO EXECUTE THE GRANT
AGREEMENT. The Mayor stated discussion would be held on items 12 and 13 at this time.
The following individuals appeared: Joel Wilcox, 119 Taft Speedway; Sally Cline, 33 Trevose
Place; Tom Novak, 609 Manor Dr.; Joye McKusick, 805 Normandy Dr.; Bradley Kaldahl, 701
Normandy Dr.; Cathy Wilcox, 119 Taft Speedway; and Greg Geerdes, 890 Park Place.
Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11 -263, 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 HDR INC.
TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE TAFT SPEEDWAY
FLOOD MITIGATION STUDY PROJECT. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright,
Bailey. Nays: Champion. Absent: None. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to accept
correspondence from Jim White Sr. and Carol Seydel, Mike Crawford (2), Angela Tegen,
Douglas and Mary Kathryn Wallace, Susan Pappas, Erica Pennington, Mary Murphy, Chuck
Grassley re Sonia Ryang, Marilyn Rosenquist, Becky Hall (2).
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11 -264, APPROVING GRANT
PROGRAMS IN THE TOWNCREST URBAN RENEWAL AREA FOR FAQADE
RENOVATION, PREDEVELOPMENT DESIGN ASSISTANCE AND GAP FINANCING. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/0/1, Champion abstaining due to a conflict of
interest.
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Moved by Wright, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11 -265, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Advanced Electrical Services, Inc. for $99,259.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLLEGE GREEN PARK LIGHTING REPLACEMENT
PROJECT.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11 -266, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Feldman Concrete for $ 177,967.60 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
NORTH MARKET SQUARE PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 11 -267, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AMENDMENT #1 TO THE OCTOBER 2, 2007 AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SHIVE- HATTERY, INC. TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL
AND ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE EASTSIDE RECYCLING
CENTER PROJECT (2401 SCOTT BOULEVARD).
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11 -268, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
LANDOWNER THREE GUYS HOLDINGS LLP, AND TENANT THAI SPICE INC., D /B /A
THAI SPICE CAFE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 11 -269, RATIFYING
SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION (Tyrone Dye).
The Mayor noted a correction to the current vacancy for the Parks & Recreation
Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus a four -year term
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, September 14, 2011. Correspondence received from Jerry Raaz.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to make the following appointments to Boards
and Commissions: appoint Michelle Bacon Curry, 2807 Eastwood Drive, Michael McKay,
1105 Keokuk Street, Cheryll Clamon, 1023 Village Green Road, to the Housing & Community
Development Commission for three vacancies for three -year terms September 1, 2011 -
September 1, 2014; appoint Alison Gnade, 512 N. Van Buren, to the Parks & Recreation
Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2014;
appoint Donald King, 2374 Kristian Street, to the Police Citizens Review Board for a four -year
term September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2015; appoint Jane Nepola, 355 Butternut Lane,
Youth Advisory Commission for Regina High representative for an unexpired term, effective
upon appointment, plus a two -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013.
The Mayor noted 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 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 a six -year term January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011;
Airport Zoning Commission for a six -year term January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015;
Appeals, Board of for a five -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, Senior Center
Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2012;
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Youth Advisory Commission for a Tate High representative for a two -year term January 1,
2011 — December 31, 2012. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age
unless specific qualifications are stated. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to accept
correspondence from Joseph Younker and Colleen Rapp. 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.]
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn thanked the police department for their efforts routing traffic
through Iowa City with RAGBRAI; and Council Member Bailey commended Coralville for
bidding and hosting the riders and how much fun it was to have them come thru Iowa City.
Mayor Hayek noted the passing Music Professor Charles Wendt and local food
producer Bob Braverman.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn meeting 8:30 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek,`Mayor
Mar n K. Karr, City Clerk
CITY OF IOWA CITY 301)
M E M D RA N D U M
Date: July 13, 2011
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, July 5, 2011, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion. Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright
UISG Rep: Patel
Staff: Markus, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Miklo, Boothroy, O'Brien, Rummel, Yapp, Moran,
Fosse, Craig, Bentley, Kopping
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS [# a, c]
Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion on the following items:
a) AMENDING THE IOWA CITY ZONING CODE, ARTICLES 14 -4A, USE
CATEGORIES, AND 14 -9A, GENERAL DEFINITIONS, TO ADD A
DEFINITION OF PARENTAL GROUP HOME.
c) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14,
CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED USE REGULATIONS, ARTICLE D, TEMPORARY
USES, ADDING PROVISIONS TO ALLOW FOOTBALL GAME DAY
COMMERCIAL USES AS A TEMPORARY USE ALONG MELROSE
AVENUE AND AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ENTITLED DEFINITIONS, TO
ADD THE DEFINITION OF TAILGATING. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
HIS Dir. Boothroy present for discussion of Jean Walker correspondence included in the Council
packet. City Atty. Dilkes and HIS Dir. Boothroy responded to questions re the late hand out
from Allen Miller & Noah Silvey regarding the Magic Bus.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar # 3g (4) — Joyce Barker: Waterfront June 28, 2011) In response to
Council Member Mims, Asst. City Manager Helling noted the response distributed as a late
hand out that evening, and stated the finding of the Traffic Engineer does not preclude
Council from taking further action if so inclined.
2. (Agenda item # 9 — Resolution amending the budgeted positions ... Iowa City Public Library
... creating a Library Public Relations Specialist). Library Dir. Craig present for discussion.
3. (Agenda item # 13 — Resolution approving .... Agreement ... HDR Inc. to provide
engineering consultant services ... Taft Speedway Flood Mitigation Study Project) City Atty.
Dilkes reported that the State has requested additional time to expand the scope and
include the effects on Parkview Terrace neighborhood, and asked that the item be deferred
to August 2.
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July 5, 2011
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4. ((Agenda item # 14 — Resolution authorizing ....agreement with Johnson County for funds to
support .... Senior Center) Mayor Hayek asked that the Council be mindful of
intergovernmental agreements in terms of expenses incurred and fees charged.
DOWNTOWN MOPED PARKING [Agenda #6]
Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien presented a power point (archived with City Clerk). MPO
Ex. Dir. Yapp and Transportation Services Associate Dir. present for discussion. Majority
agreed to proceed as outlined.
CONVERTING WASHINGTON STREET BACK TO TWO -WAY TRAFFIC [IP3]
Transportation Planner Yapp presented information regarding the proposal. Transportation
Services Dir. O'Brien present for discussion.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed with design and cost estimates and additional commercial
loading and unloading areas. Report back to Council. (Yapp)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [June 30]
1. Council Member Bailey noted the 4th of July fireworks.
2. (IP4 — Memo from City Clerk ... radio show) Mayor Hayek reminded Council Members of
the KXIC assignments.
3. (IP9 — Email from Mayor to State Legislators ... passenger rail) In response to Council
Member Bailey, Asst. City Manager Helling reported he was waiting for a summary from
the League or Metropolitan Coalition lobbyist on the session. City Manager Markus
stressed continued commitment for local support on securing federal funds.
COUNCIL TIME
1. In response to Council Member Champion, PW Dir. Fosse stated the Park Road bridge is
the lowest vulnerable bridge and the pedestrian bridge is a little higher than the Park Road
bridge.
2. Council Member Champion stated she had been contacted to schedule a work session
regarding the City's restaurant exemption ordinance, noting the number of restaurants with
the exemptions and the high PAULA rates shown on the Police department monthly report.
Mayor Hayek reported the matter is scheduled for an upcoming Partnership for Alcohol
Safety (PAS) meeting, and a recommendation from PAS to Council is expected shortly.
BUDGET PRIORITIES
No discussion.
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP2]
No discussion.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
Mayor Hayek and Mayor Pro tern Wilburn will be attending National Journeys of Hope fundraiser
for persons with mental and physical disabilities at the Old Capitol on July 19 .
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULES [IP5]
In response to Mayor Hayek, City Clerk Karr noted the November schedule had been adjusted
per Council discussion (and Council Member Bailey's absence).
Meeting adjourned 6:40 PM.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356 -5040.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS
JULY 5, 2011
Iowa City City Council regular meeting,
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion,
Ab t None
7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding.
Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright.
sen . .
The Mayor proclaimed: Park & Recreation Month — July, Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran
accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the 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: June 20, Regular Council Work Session; June 21, 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): Airport Commission - May 12, 2011; Housing and Community Development
Commission - April 21, 2011; Human Rights Commission - May 17, 2011;
Telecommunications Commission - May 22, 2011.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Coach's Corner Sports Pub, LLC, 749 Mormon
Trek Blvd.; Class E Liquor License for Liquor House 425 S. Gilbert St.; Class E Liquor
License for Sauce, 108 E. College St.
Renewal: Special Class C Liquor License for Sushi Popo, 725 Mormon Trek
Blvd.; Class C Liquor License for Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 695, 225 Hwy 1 West;
Class C Liquor License for Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.;
Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class
C Liquor License for American Legion Post 17, 3016 Muscatine Ave.; Class C Liquor
License for IC Uglys, 210 N. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for El Cactus Authentic
Mexican Cuisine, 1921 Keokuk St.; Class E Liquor License for Hartig Drug Store #10,
701 Mormon Trek Blvd.; RES. 11 -218, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT; RES. 11-
219, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for August 2, 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); Set a public hearing for July 12,
2011, on ordinances amending City Code 1 -5 -1 and 1 -9 -3 of the Code of Ordinances
of Iowa City establishing the boundaries of the precincts and the City Council Districts
in Iowa City; RES. 11 -220, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 12, 2011, ON A
PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 826 DAVENPORT
STREET.
Resolutions: RES. 11 -221, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MIDWESTONE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
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July 5, 2011
Page 2
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 408 FAIRCHILD STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11-
222, AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A
RECREATION TRAIL AND BRIDGE ACROSS THE IOWA RIVER FROM ROCKY
SHORE DRIVE TO PENINSULA PARK; RES. 11 -223, AUTHORIZING
APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR
TRAIL ALONG THE IOWA RIVER FROM INTERSTATE 80 TO PENINSULA PARK;
RES. 11 -224, AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM
THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
THE IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL ALONG THE IOWA RIVER FROM BENTON
STREET TO STURGIS FERRY PARK; RES. 11 -225, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST APPROVAL OF MEDIACOM
COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION'S 2011 UPDATING OF RATES FOR BASIC
CABLE SERVICES; RES. 11 -226, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR OF PRIMARY ROADS IN MUNICIPALITIES; RES. 11 -227, CHANGING
TIME AND DATE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE NORTH MARKET
SQUARE PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH THE REVISED NOTICE TO BIDDERS.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $11,594,145.26 for the
period of May 1 through May 31, 2011, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Correspondence: Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of (2) NO
PARKING 8AM TO 5PM MONDAY THRU FRIDAY signs on the south side of 300 -block
of East 2nd Street; ICAD Group Board Chair regarding Iowa City Area Development
Group Five Year Investment Campaign; Gary Chaison regarding Nepotism Policy
Request [Staff responded]; Joyce Barker regarding Waterfront June 28, 2011 [staff
response distributed 7/5.]
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Iowa City Zoning Code,
Articles 14 -4A, Use Categories, and 14 -9A, General Definitions, to add a definition of
Parental Group Home.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Iowa City Zoning Code,
Articles 14 -4A, Use Categories, and 14 -9A, General Definitions, to add a definition of
Parental Group Home, be given first vote.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 0.69 -
acres of property located at 1014, 1016 and 1022 Hudson Avenue from Medium Density
Single Family Residential (RS -8) to Community Commercial (CC -2) (REZ11- 00008), be given
second vote.
Moved and seconded 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-
4437, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED USE REGULATIONS,
ARTICLE D, TEMPORARY USES, ADDING PROVISIONS TO ALLOW FOOTBALL GAME
DAY COMMERCIAL USES AS A TEMPORARY USE ALONG MELROSE AVENUE AND
AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ENTITLED DEFINITIONS, TO ADD THE DEFINITION OF
TAILGATING, be voted on for final passage at this time. Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr.,
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appeared. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from Melvin Sunshine, Jean Walker, Mitch
Thomann, and Allen Miller & Noah Silvey.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "Finances,
Taxation and Fees" and Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" of the Iowa City Code of
Ordinances to establish downtown moped parking permit requirements and fees. UISG
Liaison Raj Patel appeared. Moved and seconded by Wright, to accept correspondence
from Robert Peterson, Joyce Barker, and Steve Goetzelman.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "Finances,
Taxation and Fees and Title 9, entitled Motor Vehicles and Traffic" of the Iowa City Code of
Ordinances to establish downtown moped parking permit requirements and fees, be given
first vote.
A public hearing was held on resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the College Green Park Lighting
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11 -228, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLLEGE GREEN PARK LIGHTING 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.
Moved and seconded 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-
4438, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 16, CHAPTER 3, CONNECTION TO DISTRIBUTION
MAIN, ARTICLE C, SECTION 3, be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved and
seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11 -229, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS AT THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE TITLES IN THE AFSCME
PAYPLAN BY DELETING A LIBRARY ASSISTANT II, ADDING HOURS TO THE LIBRARY
WEB SPECIALIST AND CREATING A LIBRARY PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11 -230, 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 HDR ENGINEERING,
INC. TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DOWNTOWN AND RIVERFRONT
CROSSINGS ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11 -231, GRANTING THE CITY MANAGER
ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY TO MAKE TOWNCREST URBAN RENEWAL GRANTS FOR
THE TOWNCREST FAQADE RENOVATION PROGRAM AND THE PREDEVELOPMENT
DESIGN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11 -232, AWARDING CONTRACT to LL Pelling
Co. for $ 717,737.10 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY 2012 ASPHALT
RESURFACING PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to defer to August 2, a resolution approving, authorizing and
directing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest an agreement by and between the
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July 5, 2011
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City of Iowa City and HDR Inc. to provide engineering consultant services for the Taft
Speedway Flood Mitigation Study Project. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from Madonna White, Becky Hall, Mary Murphy (including staff response) and Brenna, Brad,
Everly, Anden and Hutch Eldeen
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11 -233, THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY FOR FUNDS TO
SUPPORT THE IOWA CITY /JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: 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 for a six -year term January 1,
2006 — December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission for a six -year term January 1, 2010
— December 31, 2015; Appeals, Board of for a five -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; Housing
& Community Development Commission for three vacancies to fill three -year terms
September 1, 2011 — September 1, 2014; Parks & Recreation Commission for an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2014; Police Citizens Review Board for
a four -year term September 1, 2011 — September 1, 2015; Senior Center Commission for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2012; Youth Advisory
Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus a two -year term January
1, 2012 — December 31, 2013 for Regina High. Youth Advisory Commission for a two -year
term January 1, 2011 — December 31, 2012 for Tate High. Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, 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.] The Mayor
encouraged citizens to apply and become involved in the community.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 7:28 p.m.
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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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS 7/12/11
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 826 Davenport Street.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11 -234, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 826 DAVENPORT STREET.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Section 1 -9 -313 of the Code of
Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, establishing the boundaries of the voting precincts in Iowa
City; and Section 1 -5 -1 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, establishing the voting
precincts that comprise the three City Council Districts in Iowa City.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Section 1 -9 -313 of the Code of
Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, establishing the boundaries of the voting precincts in Iowa
City; and Section 1 -5 -1 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, establishing the voting
precincts that comprise the three City Council Districts in Iowa City, be given first vote.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11 -235, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND H.R. GREEN, INC. TO
PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL
AND RECYCLING CENTER SITE ASSESSMENT PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11 -236, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
AUGUST 2, 2011, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED
AT 519 NORTH JOHNSON STREET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11 -237, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
AUGUST 2, 2011, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED
AT 904 BOWERY STREET.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 5:05 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s /Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s /Marian K. Karr, City,9ler_k�
Submitt&d for publication — 7/20/11.
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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
JULY 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, Rummel,
O'Brien, Boothroy, Moran, Fosse, Kopping, Bentley, Ford.
The Mayor proclaimed: Park & Recreation Month — July, Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran
accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, that the 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: June 20, Regular Council Work Session; June 21, 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): Airport Commission - May 12, 2011; Housing and Community Development
Commission - April 21, 2011; Human Rights Commission - May 17, 2011;
Telecommunications Commission - May 22, 2011.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Coach's Corner Sports Pub, LLC, dba Coach's
Corner Sports Pub, LLC, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class E Liquor License for Caylor
Enterprises, LLC, dba Liquor House 425 S. Gilbert St.; Class E Liquor License for IC
War, dba Sauce, 108 E. College St.
Renewal: Special Class C Liquor License for P & M Restaurant, Inc., dba
Sushi Popo, 725 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Aerie No.
695 Fraternal Order of Eagles dba Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 695, 225 Hwy 1
West; Class C Liquor License for Jimmy Jack's, Inc., dba Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack,
1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy Jack's, Inc., dba Jimmy
Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Liquor License for Roy L
Chopek/Walter L "Bud" Ott Post 17, dba American Legion Post 17, 3016 Muscatine
Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Pub Gal, Inc., dba IC Uglys, 210 N. Linn St.
Class C Liquor License for Hildago, Inc., dba El Cactus Authentic Mexican Cuisine,
1921 Keokuk St.; Class E Liquor License for Hartig Drug Co., Inc., dba Hartig Drug
Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd.; RES. 11 -218, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT;
RES. 11 -219, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for August 2, 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); Set a public hearing for July 12,
2011, on ordinances amending City Code 1 -5 -1 and 1 -9 -3 of the Code of Ordinances
of Iowa City establishing the boundaries of the precincts and the City Council Districts
in Iowa City; RES. 11 -220, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 12, 2011, ON A
PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 826 DAVENPORT
STREET.
Resolutions: RES. 11 -221, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MIDWESTONE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 408 FAIRCHILD STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11-
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222, AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A
RECREATION TRAIL AND BRIDGE ACROSS THE IOWA RIVER FROM ROCKY
SHORE DRIVE TO PENINSULA PARK; RES. 11 -223, AUTHORIZING
APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR
TRAIL ALONG THE IOWA RIVER FROM INTERSTATE 80 TO PENINSULA PARK;
RES. 11 -224, AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM
THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
THE IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL ALONG THE IOWA RIVER FROM BENTON
STREET TO STURGIS FERRY PARK; RES. 11 -225, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST APPROVAL OF MEDIACOM
COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION'S 2011 UPDATING OF RATES FOR BASIC
CABLE SERVICES; RES. 11 -226, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR OF PRIMARY ROADS IN MUNICIPALITIES; RES. 11 -227, CHANGING
TIME AND DATE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE NORTH MARKET
SQUARE PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH THE REVISED NOTICE TO BIDDERS.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $11,594,145.26 for the
period of May 1 through May 31, 2011, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Correspondence: Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of (2) NO
PARKING 8AM TO 5PM MONDAY THRU FRIDAY signs on the south side of 300 -block
of East 2nd Street; ICAD Group Board Chair regarding Iowa City Area Development
Group Five Year Investment Campaign; Gary Chaison regarding Nepotism Policy
Request [Staff responded]; Joyce Barker regarding Waterfront June 28, 2011 [staff
response distributed 7/5.]
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Iowa City Zoning Code,
Articles 14 -4A, Use Categories, and 14 -9A, General Definitions, to add a definition of
Parental Group Home. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending the Iowa City
Zoning Code, Articles 14 -4A, Use Categories, and 14 -9A, General Definitions, to add a
definition of Parental Group Home, be given first vote.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 0.69 -acres of property located at 1014, 1016 and 1022 Hudson Avenue from
Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS -8) to Community Commercial (CC -2) (REZ11-
00008), be given second vote. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose any ex parte
communications, and none were reported.
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 -4437, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED USE
REGULATIONS, ARTICLE D, TEMPORARY USES, ADDING PROVISIONS TO ALLOW
FOOTBALL GAME DAY COMMERCIAL USES AS A TEMPORARY USE ALONG MELROSE
AVENUE AND AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ENTITLED DEFINITIONS, TO ADD THE
DEFINITION OF TAILGATING, be voted on for final passage at this time. Jean Walker, 335
Lucon Dr., appeared. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, that the ordinance be finally
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adopted at this time Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence
from Melvin Sunshine, Jean Walker, Mitch Thomann, and Allen Miller & Noah Silvey.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "Finances,
Taxation and Fees" and Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" of the Iowa City Code of
Ordinances to establish downtown moped parking permit requirements and fees. UISG
Liaison Raj Patel appeared. Moved by Mims, seconded by Wright, to accept
correspondence from Robert Peterson, Joyce Barker, and Steve Goetzelman.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance amending Title 3, entitled
"Finances, Taxation and Fees" and Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" of the Iowa
City Code of Ordinances to establish downtown moped parking permit requirements and
fees, be given first vote. Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien present for discussion.
A public hearing was held on resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the College Green Park Lighting
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 Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11 -228, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLLEGE GREEN PARK LIGHTING 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.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, 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 -4438, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 16, CHAPTER 3, CONNECTION
TO DISTRIBUTION MAIN, ARTICLE C, SECTION 3, be voted on for final passage at this
time. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this
time.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 11 -229, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS AT THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE TITLES IN THE
AFSCME PAYPLAN BY DELETING A LIBRARY ASSISTANT II, ADDING HOURS TO THE
LIBRARY WEB SPECIALIST AND CREATING A LIBRARY PUBLIC RELATIONS
SPECIALIST.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11 -230, 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 HDR
ENGINEERING, INC. TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DOWNTOWN
AND RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11 -231, GRANTING THE CITY
MANAGER ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY TO MAKE TOWNCREST URBAN RENEWAL
GRANTS FOR THE TOWNCREST FACADE RENOVATION PROGRAM AND THE
PREDEVELOPMENT DESIGN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 11 -232, AWARDING
CONTRACT to LL Pelling Co. for $ 717,737.10 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY
2012 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT.
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Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to defer to August 2, a resolution 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 HDR Inc. to provide engineering consultant services
for the Taft Speedway Flood Mitigation Study Project. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by
Mims, to accept correspondence from Madonna White, Becky Hall, Mary Murphy (including
staff response) and Brenna, Brad, Everly, Anden and Hutch Eldeen
Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11 -233, THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY
FOR FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE IOWA CITY /JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Bailey, Dickens, Hayek, Mims,
Wilburn. Nays: Champion, Wright. Absent: None.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: 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 for a six -year term January 1,
2006 — December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission for a six -year term January 1, 2010
— December 31, 2015; Appeals, Board of for a five -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; Housing
& Community Development Commission for three vacancies to fill three -year terms
September 1, 2011 — September 1, 2014; Parks & Recreation Commission for an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2014; Police Citizens Review Board for
a four -year term September 1, 2011 — September 1, 2015; Senior Center Commission for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2012; Youth Advisory
Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus a two -year term January
1, 2012 — December 31, 2013 for Regina High. Youth Advisory Commission for a two -year
term January 1, 2011 — December 31, 2012 for Tate High. Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, 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.] The Mayor
encouraged citizens to apply and become involved in the community.
Council Member Wright thanked all those involved in the successful Jazz Festival and
fireworks display.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn reported on his participation in the Journey of Hope on July 19
to raise awareness for funding and research for persons with disabilities.
Council Members Bailey and Dickens echoed comments regarding the Jazz Festival
and fireworks.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting 7:28 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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
JULY 12, 2011
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None. Staff member present: Markus, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse, Long, Miklo.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 826 Davenport Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 11 -234, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 826 DAVENPORT STREET.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Section 1 -9 -313 of the Code of
Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, establishing the boundaries of the voting precincts in Iowa
City; and Section 1 -5 -1 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, establishing the voting
precincts that comprise the three City Council Districts in Iowa City. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Section 1 -9 -313 of
the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, establishing the boundaries of the voting
precincts in Iowa City; and Section 1 -5 -1 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa,
establishing the voting precincts that comprise the three City Council Districts in Iowa City, be
given first vote.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11 -235, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND H.R.
GREEN, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA
CITY LANDFILL AND RECYCLING CENTER SITE ASSESSMENT PROJECT.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 11 -236, SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING FOR AUGUST 2, 2011, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY
HOME LOCATED AT 519 NORTH JOHNSON STREET.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 11 -237, SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING FOR AUGUST 2, 2011, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY
HOME LOCATED AT 904 BOWERY STREET.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to adjourn special meeting 5:05 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk