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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 18, 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, Bentley,
O'Brien, Havel, Ford.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Mark Twain Elementary
students: Escalade Smith, Lynn Schweer, Savannah Yauk.
The Mayor proclaimed Food Day — October 24, 2011, Bethany Bender, Slow Food Iowa
City accepting; Extra Mile Day — November 1, 2011; Founder's Day, November 1, 2011.
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: October 4, Special Council Work Session; October 4, Special Council Formal
Official and Complete; October 4, 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). Planning &
Zoning Commission: September 15, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission: September 11,
2011.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New: Class C
Liquor License for Corridor Entertainment, LC, dba Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St.; Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Caffrey, Inc., dba DC's, 124 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor
License for Christian Retirement Services, Inc., dba Oaknoll Retirement Residence, 1
Oaknoll Ct.; Class E Liquor License for Wal -Mart Stores, Inc., dba Wal -Mart Store #1721,
919 Highway 1 W.; Special Class C Liquor License for Zio Johno's, Inc., dba Zio Johno's
Iowa City, 953 S. Riverside Dr.; Class C Liquor License for HMDS, Inc., dba Grizzly's
South Side Pub, 1210 Highland Ct.; Class C Liquor License for Jobsite, LLC, dba Jobsite,
928 Maiden Ln. RES. 11 -328, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to Corridor Entertainment,
LC, dba Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St.
Resolutions: RES. 11 -329, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3410 SHAMROCK DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -330,
ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER
INTO A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND PERMANENT
STORM SEWER AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR LOT 28, TUDOR
PARK, PART TWO, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install YIELD signs for bicycles
on the wide sidewalk on the north side of the intersection of Dodge Street / ACT Circle
City Engr.: Competitive Quotation Results; Letters from Occupy Iowa City; Mike Thayer
regarding Occupy Protest in park; Letter from Diana Henry; Stephen Locher; Rev. Mel
Schlachter and the Rev. Karla Stoltzfus Detweiler regarding Immigration and ICHRC
Subcommittee Recommendations; Jennifer Terry regarding Von Maur; Jerry D. Moore
regarding Puppett shows during Arts Festival [Staff response included]; C.T. Kruckeberg
regarding Waterworks Park / Dubuque Street Bridge [staff response included]; Letters from
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Paula Swygard; Mark Cannon regarding Hwy. 1 Trail and Sidewalks Project - Miller -
Orchard Neighborhood; James Surratt regarding Traffic Light; Steve Smith; James &
LeAnne Dreier regarding Increased vandalism & problems in the north end; Andrew L.
Smith regarding University Student Visit [staff response included], Kelly Bender regarding
Bar Owner and PAS Recommendations for 21 Ordinance Changes.
Senior Center Commissioner Jay Honohan updated Council on activities at the Center.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, setting a public hearing for November 1 on an
ordinance amending Article 14 -213 of the Zoning Code to provide a density bonus for elder
apartment housing.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to change
the land use designation from Single Family Residential Stabilization to Urban Commercial
for property located at 221 N. Linn street, 225 N. Linn street and 223 E. Bloomington Street
and the MidAmerican Substation located on the west side of Linn Street (CPA11- 0003); and
on an ordinance rezoning the MidAmerican Substation and conditionally rezoning
approximately .42 -acres of land located at 221 N. Linn Street, 225 N. Linn Street and 223 E.
Bloomington Street from Neighborhood Residential Stabilization (RNS -12) to Central
Business Service (CB -2) (REZ11- 00012). PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point. The
Mayor requested Council Members discuss any ex parte communications, and Council
Members Dickens, Bailey, Hayek, Wright, and Champion reported. The following individuals
appeared: Jess Allen, Allen Homes; John Thomas, 509 Brown St., Northside Neighborhood
Association Coordinator; Cole Swensen, 730 N. Van Buren St.; Christina Welu- Reynolds,
619 Brown St.; Jim Throgmorton, 714 N. Linn St.; Beth Rapson, 715 N. Johnson St.; Pam
Michaud, 109 S. Johnson St.; and Jiyun Park. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Moved by, Mims, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from Jiyun Park.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11 -331, AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STABILIZATION TO URBAN COMMERCIAL FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 221 N. LINN STREET, 225 N. LINN STREET AND 223 E. BLOOMINGTON
STREET AND THE MIDAMERICAN SUBSTATION LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF
LINN STREET (CPA11- 0003). The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Bailey, Dickens, Mims, Wilburn. Nays: Champion,
Hayek, Wright. Absent: None
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning the MidAmerican Substation and
conditionally rezoning approximately .42 -acres of land located at 221 N. Linn Street, 225 N.
Linn Street and 223 E. Bloomington Street from Neighborhood Residential Stabilization
(RNS -12) to Central Business Service (CB -2) (REZ11- 00012). Jim Throgmorton, 714 N. Linn
St., appeared. PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion. The Mayor announced that all
comments received under the previous item would be accepted into the record for this public
hearing as well. Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from
Jiyun Park.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance rezoning the MidAmerican
Substation and conditionally rezoning approximately .42 -acres of land located at 221 N. Linn
Street, 225 N. Linn Street and 223 E. Bloomington Street from Neighborhood Residential
Stabilization (RNS -12) to Central Business Service (CB -2) (REZ11- 00012), be given first
vote. The Mayor declared the ordinance defeated, 2/5, with the following division of roll call
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vote. Ayes: Dickens, Bailey. Nays: Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright, Champion. Absent:
None.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Planned Development Overlay
High Density Single Family (OPD /RS -12) Plan for 2.73 -acres of land located at 2785, 2829
and 2871 Heinz Road (REZ11- 00013). PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point. Steve
Gordon, AM Management, appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, that the ordinance amending the Planned
Development Overlay High Density Single Family (OPD /RS -12) Plan for 2.73 -acres of land
located at 2785, 2829 and 2871 Heinz Road (REZ11- 00013), be given first vote.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to combine Items 6E through 61.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, 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 -4448, AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, PARAGRAPH 14- 46 -46-
23, TO MODIFY THE STANDARDS FOR VEHICLE REPAIR USES IN THE INTENSIVE
COMMERCIAL ZONE WHEN LOCATED ADJACENT TO A RESIDENTIAL ZONE; ORD. 11-
4449, AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, SUBSECTION 14 -4C -1 D, TO CLARIFY A
CROSS - REFERENCE REGARDING OFF - STREET PARKING LOCATED ON A SEPARATE
LOT FROM THE USE SERVED AND TO DELETE SUBPARAGRAPH 14- 2C- 413-3a., AN
OBSOLETE PROVISION REGARDING SIDE AND REAR BUILDING SETBACKS IN
COMMERCIAL ZONES; ORD. 11 -4450, AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, TABLE 2C-
2(a), SECTION 14 -2C -6, SECTION 14 -2C -8, AND PARAGRAPH 14- 4134A -7, TO
ESTABLISH DIMENSIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN
THE CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB -2) ZONE SIMILAR TO STANDARDS APPLIED
IN THE OTHER CENTRAL BUSINESS ZONES, AND TO CLARIFY AND ESTABLISH
SETBACK AND ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY FOR
PARKING LOCATION, AND MODIFY CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS TO
ACCOMMODATE UPPER FLOOR COMMERCIAL USES IN MIXED -USE BUILDINGS IN
THE CENTRAL BUSINESS ZONES; ORD. 11 -4451, AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE,
PARAGRAPHS 2A -6C -4 AND 4B -1A, TO ALLOW AN APPLICANT TO SEEK A MINOR
MODIFICATION TO THE SINGLE FAMILY SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARD THAT
ESTABLISHES MINIMUM DRIVEWAY LENGTH; ORD. 11 -4452, AMENDING TITLE 14,
ZONING CODE, ARTICLE 4A, USE CATEGORIES, TO ADD A NEW USE CATEGORY
ENTITLED, "BUILDING TRADE USES, "; AND ASSOCIATED AMENDMENTS TO ALLOW
SAID BUILDING TRADE USES IN THE CI -1, 1 -1, AND 1 -2 ZONES AS PERMITTED USES
AND IN THE CC -2 ZONE AS PROVISIONAL USES AND TO ESTABLISH APPROVAL
CRITERIA FOR SAID PROVISIONAL USES IN ARTICLE 14 -413, be voted on for final
passage at this time. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, that the ordinances be finally
adopted at this time.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 11 -332, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE SUBDIVIDER'S AGREEMENT REGARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR
ESCROW ACCOUNTS AND SECONDARY STREET ACCESS FOR SADDLEBROOK PART
2. PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home
located at 1208 East Burlington Street. No one appeared.
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Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 11 -333, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1208 EAST BURLINGTON
STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home
located at 329 Douglass Court. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 11 -334, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 329 DOUGLASS COURT.
A public hearing was held on a resolution determining the Riverfront Crossings Urban
Renewal Area of the city to have conditions of blight 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 Riverfront Crossings
Urban Renewal Plan therefor. Economic Development Coordinator Ford present for
discussion.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 11 -335, DETERMINING THE
RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS URBAN RENEWAL AREA OF THE CITY TO HAVE
CONDITIONS OF BLIGHT 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 RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS URBAN
RENEWAL PLAN THEREFOR.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Court Hill Trail – Phase Three 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 Champion, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11 -336, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT HILL TRAIL – PHASE THREE NRT- 3715(649)- 9G -52,
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 Wright, 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 -4453, AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "RULES OF THE ROAD," SECTION 6, ENTITLED
"SPEED RESTRICTIONS," SUBSECTION B, ENTITLED "EXCEPTIONS ", be voted on for
final passage at this time. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time.
Council Member Champion abstained due to a conflict of interest on the next item.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 11 -4454, PROVIDING THAT GENERAL
PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED AND COLLECTED EACH YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN THE TOWNCREST URBAN RENEWAL AREA, IN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, COUNTY OF JOHNSON, STATE OF IOWA, BY AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
STATE OF IOWA, CITY OF IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF JOHNSON, IOWA CITY
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COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OTHER TAXING DISTRICTS, BE PAID TO A
SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON LOANS, REBATES,
GRANTS, MONIES ADVANCED TO AND INDEBTEDNESS, INCLUDING BONDS ISSUED
OR TO BE ISSUED, INCURRED BY SAID CITY IN CONNECTION WITH SAID URBAN
RENEWAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted, 6/0/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Wilburn,
Wright, Bailey, Dickens, Hayek, Mims. Absent: None. Abstaining: Champion.
Moved by Wright, 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 -4455, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 17, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING,"
CHAPTER 12, ENTITLED "APPEALS," TO ELIMINATE THE COMPOSITION
REQUIREMENTS OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS, be voted on for final passage at this time.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to amend the resolution by removing item # 3,
providing for non - residents to serve. Moved by Mims, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES.
11 -337, APPROVING THE BY -LAWS OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS, as amended.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 11 -338, AWARDING CONTRACT to
Western Waterproofing Co. Inc. for $ 107,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
2011 PARKING RAMP REPAIRS PROJECT. Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien present
for discussion.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11 -339, AWARDING CONTRACT
to Sulzberger Excavating for $ 281,967.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PHASE 1
OF THE FIRST AVENUE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to defer to November 1 a resolution awarding
contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for
construction of the Water Works Prairie Park Flood Mitigation Improvements Project.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 11 -340, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE CABLE TV DIVISION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICES DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME AND ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLANS BY
RECLASSIFYING THE COMMUNITY PROGRAMMER POSITION, AFSCME GRADE 9, TO
MEDIA PRODUCTION SERVICES COORDINATOR, ADMINISTRATIVE GRADE 26.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus a
five -year term January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a
five -year term January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission 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; Board of Appeals for a five -year term January 1,
2009 — December 31, 2013, for a Mechanical Professional; Board of Adjustment for a five -
year term January 1, 2012 — January 1, 2017; Board of Appeals for an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2014, for a Building Design Professional;
Human Rights Commission for three vacancies to fill three -year terms January 1, 2012 —
January 1, 2015; Parks & Recreation Commission for a four -year term January 1, 2012 —
January 1, 2016; Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies to fill three -year terms
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January 1, 2012 — January 1, 2015; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three -
year terms January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2014; Youth Advisory Commission for three
vacancies to fill two -year terms January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2013; 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, October 26, 2011.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Planning & Zoning Commission for an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment, ending May 1, 2015, Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2011. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to
accept correspondence from Wally Plahutnik (3). Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and
be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional
notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with
postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be
incurred.]
Council Member Champion requested a status update form the Housing Departments in
terms of sales of City owner housing and rentals. Staff will follow up. Council Member Bailey
wished everyone a Happy Halloween, noting this would be last Council meeting before
November 1.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn meeting 9:20 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Mari'an K. Karr, City Clerk
CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM 4a(1)
Date: October 4, 2011
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, October 4, 2011, 6:05 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright
UISG Rep: Graham
Staff: Markus, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Bentley, Andrew, O'Malley, Mansfield, Ford,
Goodman, Nagle -Gamm
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment — no applicants; re- advertise
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment — no applicants; re- advertise
Airport Zoning Commission — no applicants; re- advertise
Airport Zoning Commission — no applicants; re- advertise
Board of Appeals (Mechanical Professional) — no applicants; re- advertise
Board of Appeals (Building Design Professional) — no applicants; re- advertise
Senior Center Commission — Daniel Benton
Youth Advisory Commission - no applicants; re- advertise
AGENDA ITEMS
(Consent Calendar # 4d (6) — setting public hearing ... SSMID petition) City Clerk Karr asked
that the item be deleted from the Consent Calendar and voted on separately to allow individual
Council Members to abstain as needed.
PEER COMMUNITY RESEARCH, ANIMAL CONTROL_ SERVICES REPORT [IP3]
Simon Andrew, City Manager's Office intern, presented information. City Manager Markus and
Animal Services Supervisor present for discussion.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [9122 and 9129]
September 22 Packet
1. (IP4 — Kirkwood Avenue / Summit Street Intersection) Council Member Mims noted the
steps of a painted cross walk, followed by a refuge island, and questioned adding a
"Yield to Pedestrian, it's a state law" sign. Traffic Engineering Planner Nagle -Gamm
reported the painted crosswalk had been installed on the east side of the street, and
stated she would take the comments regarding the yield sign back to staff.
2. In response to Council Member Wright, Traffic Engineering Planner Nagle -Gamm
reported the traffic signal warrant study would be done in the spring along Kirkwood &
Keokuk in tandem with the three lane project on Lower Muscatine. In response to
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Council Member Bailey, Engineering Planner Nagle -Gamm confirmed that pedestrian
counts would be included in the study.
September 29 Packet
No discussion
COUNCIL TIME
No discussion
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP2]
Asst. City Manager reviewed the pending list and noted a number of items scheduled for
November 21 due to the combined meeting on November 1.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
1. Council Member Mims and Bailey will be attending the ICAD Investor Breakfast on
October 14.
2. City Clerk Karr stated the annual Human Rights Breakfast is scheduled for October 20,
7:30 AM at the Sheraton downtown and asked Council members to let her know if they
would be attending.
3. Mayor Hayek noted the distinguished international visitors attending the meeting from
Nepal and other beautiful countries around the world.
Meeting adjourned 6:35 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 10/4/11
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims,
Wilburn (5:35 p.m.), Wright.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss as a public
employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with city employee organizations; as
such discussion is exempt from the provisions of Chapter 21. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and adjourned into executive session.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 6:02 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 Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 10/4/11
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Weber Elementary
students: Meg Moreland, Dillon Doyle, Austin West.
The Mayor proclaimed Fire Prevention Week — October 9 -15, 2011. Fire Lt. Tinnes
accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received, or approved, and /or adopted as amended and to delete from the Consent
Calendar and consider as a separate Item 4d(2) setting a hearing for a Self- Supporting
Municipal Improvement District (SSMID):
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: September 19, Regular Council Work Session; September 20, 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 - June 16, 2011; Airport Commission - July 21, 2011;
Airport Commission - August 4, 2011; Airport Commission - August 25, 2011; Board of
Adjustment - August 10, 2011; Housing and Community Development Commission -
June 16, 2011; Human Rights Commission - August 16, 2011; Planning & Zoning
Commission - September 1, 2011; Police Citizens Review Board - July 12, 2011.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba North Dodge Express, 2790
N. Dodge St.; Class C Liquor License for Saloon of Iowa City, LC, dba The Saloon,
112 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Bread Garden of Iowa City, LC, dba
Bread Garden Market and Bakery, 225 S. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for Bread
Garden of Iowa City, LC, dba Bread Garden Market and Bakery, 225 S. Linn St.; Class
C Liquor License for Blue Moose, Inc., dba Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave.; Class C
Liquor License for Givanni's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Givanni's, 109 E College St.; Class
C Liquor License for Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joseph's Steakhouse, 212 S.
Clinton St.; Class C Beer Permit for On the Go Convenience Stores, Inc., dba On the
Go Convenience Stores, Inc., 2315 Muscatine Ave.; Class E Liquor License for Jason
Caylor dba Liquor Downtown, 315 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Micky's of
Iowa City, Inc., dba Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for
Hilltop Tavern, Ltd., dba Hilltop Lounge, 1100 N. Dodge St.; Special Class C Liquor
License for Angela, Inc., dba Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Beer Permit for HWZ,
LLC, dba RJ'Z Express, 2 Escort Ln; RES. 11 -316 TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 11 -317 SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
OCTOBER 18, 2011, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 1208 EAST BURLINGTON STREET; RES. 11 -318, SETTING PUBLIC
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HEARING FOR OCTOBER 18, 2011, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 329 DOUGLASS COURT.
RES. 11 -319, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 18, 2011 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT HILL TRAIL — PHASE THREE PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 11 -320, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 420T"
STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RES. 11 -321, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2705
WHISPERING MEADOWS, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -322, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1107 CLARK
COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -323, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2011
WALES STREET WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $13,673,133.03 for the
period of August 1 through August 31, 2011, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Correspondence: Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO
PARKING CORNER TO HERE signs on the south side of Market Street (300 Block);
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of temporary traffic signals at the
intersection of Melrose Avenue and the driveway located southwest of Kinnick
Stadium; City Engr. regarding Final Acceptance of Public Improvements; City Engr.
regarding Competitive Quotation Results; Letters from Nick Arp; Caroline Dieterle (x2)
regarding Downtown Survey; Larry Aschbrenner regarding Sanctuary City; Frank
Williams regarding Von Maur; Holly Bodin regarding Oakcrest Sidewalk Request;
Bonnie Nolan regarding SGB Holdings, LLC [Staff response included]; Mary Knudson -
Dion regarding Miller- Orchard Neighborhood Meeting with Superintendent Murley.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for November 1, 2011, on an ordinance
creating a Self- Supporting Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) according to Iowa Code
Chapter 386 for downtown Iowa City. The Mayor Pro tern declared the motion carried, 4/0/3,
with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Bailey, Mims, Wilburn, Wright. Absent:
None. Abstaining: Champion, Dickens, Hayek. Mayor Hayek now presiding.
Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton, appeared regarding a neighborhood meeting where all
neighbors were not notified concerning the sidewalk project on Miller /Hudson; and requested
another meeting be scheduled and all neighbors affected be asked to attend. Staff will follow
up.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for October 18 on a resolution amending
the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation from single family residential
stabilization to Urban Commercial for property located at 221 N. Linn Street, 225 N. Linn
Street and 223 E. Bloomington Street and the MidAmerican substation located on the west
side of Linn Street (CPA11- 0003).
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for October 18 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately .34 -acres of land located at 221 N. Linn Street, 225 N.
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Linn Street and 223 E. Bloomington Street and the MidAmerican substation located on the
west side of Linn Street from neighborhood residential stabilization (RNS -12) to Central
Business Service (CB -2) (REZ11- 00012).
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for October 18 on an ordinance
amending the Planned Development Overlay High Density Single Family (OPD /RS -12) Plan
for 2.73 -acres of land located at 2785, 2829 and 2871 Heinz Road (REZ11- 00013).
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to adopt
the Riverfront Crossings District - Sub -Area Plan.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11 -325, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN TO ADOPT THE RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS DISTRICT - SUB -AREA PLAN.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code,
Paragraph 14- 413- 413-23, to modify the standards for vehicle repair uses in the Intensive
Commercial Zone when located adjacent to a residential zone.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Paragraph
14- 413- 413-23, to modify the standards for vehicle repair uses in the Intensive Commercial
Zone when located adjacent to a residential zone, be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code,
Subsection 14 -4C -1 D, to clarify a cross - reference regarding off - street parking located on a
separate lot from the use served and to delete Subparagraph 14- 2C- 413-3A., an obsolete
provision regarding side and rear building setbacks in commercial zones.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Subsection
14 -4C -1 D, to clarify a cross - reference regarding off - street parking located on a separate lot
from the use served and to delete Subparagraph 14- 2C- 413-3A., an obsolete provision
regarding side and rear building setbacks in commercial zones, be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Table 2c-
2(a), Section 14 -2C -6, Section 14 -2C -8, and Paragraph 14- 4B -4A -7, to establish dimensional
and commercial site development standards in the Central Business Service (CB -2) Zone
similar to standards applied in the other Central Business Zones, and to clarify and establish
setback and entrance requirements, provide additional flexibility for parking location, and
modify construction standards to accommodate upper floor commercial uses in mixed -use
buildings in the Central Business Zones.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Table 2C-
2(a), Section 14 -2C -6, Section 14 -2C -8, and Paragraph 14- 4B -4A -7, to establish dimensional
and commercial site development standards in the Central Business Service (CB -2) Zone
similar to standards applied in the other Central Business Zones, and to clarify and establish
setback and entrance requirements, provide additional flexibility for parking location, and
modify construction standards to accommodate upper floor commercial uses in mixed -use
buildings in the Central Business Zones, be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code,
Paragraphs 2A -6C -4 and 4B -1A, to allow an applicant to seek a minor modification to the
single family site development standard that establishes minimum driveway length.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Paragraphs
2A -6C -4 and 4B -1A, to allow an applicant to seek a minor modification to the single family
site development standard that establishes minimum driveway length, be given second vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Article
4A, Use Categories, to add a new use category entitled, "Building Trade Uses, "; and
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associated amendments to allow said building trade uses in the CI -1, 1 -1, and 1 -2 Zones as
permitted uses and in the CC -2 Zone as provisional uses and to establish approval criteria for
said provisional uses in Article 14 -413.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Article 4A,
Use Categories, to add a new use category entitled, "Building Trade Uses, "; and associated
amendments to allow said building trade uses in the CI -1, 1 -1, and 1 -2 Zones as permitted
uses and in the CC -2 Zone as provisional uses and to establish approval criteria for said
provisional uses in Article 14 -413, be given first vote.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 11 -4445, 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), be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 11 -4446, AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE,
ARTICLE 9A, GENERAL DEFINITIONS, TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF
ENLARGEMENT /EXPANSION AS IT RELATES TO ALCOHOL SALES - ORIENTED USES,
be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 11 -4447, AMENDING TITLE 14: ZONING CODE,
PARAGRAPH 14- 413- 413-17, SALES - ORIENTED RETAIL IN THE CI -1 ZONE, TO ALLOW
PET SUPPLY STORES, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11 -326, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY OF
SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB011- 00013).
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 336 Douglass Court.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11 -327, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 336 DOUGLASS COURT.
A public hearing was held on a resolution determining the Riverfront Crossings Urban
Renewal Area of the city to have conditions of blight 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 Riverfront Crossings
Urban Renewal Plan therefor. Moved and seconded to continue public hearing to October
18.
Moved and seconded to defer to October 18 a resolution determining the Riverfront
Crossings Urban Renewal Area of the city to have conditions of blight 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
Riverfront Crossings Urban Renewal Plan therefor.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending City Code Title 17, entitled
"Building and Housing," Chapter 12, entitled "Appeals," to eliminate the composition
requirements of the Board of Appeals, be given first vote.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles
and Traffic," Chapter 3, entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, entitled "Speed Restrictions,"
Subsection B, entitled "Exceptions ", be given first vote.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance providing that general property taxes levied
and collected each year on all property located within the Towncrest Urban Renewal Area, in
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the City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of
Iowa, City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, Iowa City Community School District and other
taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans,
rebates, grants, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be
issued, incurred by said city in connection with said urban renewal redevelopment project, be
given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0/1, Champion abstaining due
to a conflict of interest.
Moved and seconded to grant a 45 -day extension to the Police Citizens Review Board
for the filing of the public report with the City Council on Complaint #11 -01.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Board of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017; Human Rights
Commission for three vacancies to fill three -year terms January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015;
Parks & Recreation Commission for a four -year term January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016;
Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies to fill three -year terms January 1, 2012 -
January 1, 2015; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three -year terms
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014; Youth Advisory Commission for three vacancies for
two -year terms January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013. Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2011.
Moved and seconded to appoint Daniel Benton, 729 N. Linn Street, to the Senior
Center Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31,
2012.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following appointments 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; Youth Advisory Commission for a two -year term
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012 for Tate High. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City
and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish
additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies
with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be
incurred.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 8:15 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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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 4, 2011
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims,
Wilburn (5:35 p.m.), Wright. Staff members present: Dilkes, Bentley, Helling, Andrew,
Karr.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to adjourn to executive session to discuss
as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with city employee
organizations; as such discussion is exempt from the provisions of Chapter 21. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 5:31 p.m.
Council returned to open session 6:01 p.m.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adjourn special meeting 6:02 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OF ICIAL COUNCIL ACTONS —
Iowa City City Council ecial meeting, 5:30 p. . at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members pr ent: Bailey, Cham ion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims,
Wilburn (5:35 p.m.), Wright.
Unless otherwise noted, all tions were a irmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to adjo n
employer, strategy regarding collective
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motion carried and adjourned into exec
Moved and seconded to adjourn
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Clerk.
s /Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s /Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 4, 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, Bentley, Andrew, Dilkes, Karr,
Howard, Miklo, Ford, Nagle -Gamm, Howard.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Weber Elementary
students: Meg Moreland, Dillon Doyle, Austin West.
The Mayor proclaimed Fire Prevention Week — October 9 -15, 2011. Fire Lt. Tinnes
accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Bailey, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and /or adopted as amended and to delete from
the Consent Calendar and consider as a separate Item 4d(2) setting a hearing for a Self -
Supporting Municipal Improvement District (SSMID):
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: September 19, Regular Council Work Session; September 20, 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 - June 16, 2011; Airport Commission - July 21, 2011;
Airport Commission - August 4, 2011; Airport Commission - August 25, 2011; Board of
Adjustment - August 10, 2011; Housing and Community Development Commission -
June 16, 2011; Human Rights Commission - August 16, 2011; Planning & Zoning
Commission - September 1, 2011; Police Citizens Review Board - July 12, 2011.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba North Dodge Express, 2790
N. Dodge St.; Class C Liquor License for Saloon of Iowa City, LC, dba The Saloon,
112 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Bread Garden of Iowa City, LC, dba
Bread Garden Market and Bakery, 225 S. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for Bread
Garden of Iowa City, LC, dba Bread Garden Market and Bakery, 225 S. Linn St.; Class
C Liquor License for Blue Moose, Inc., dba Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave.; Class C
Liquor License for Givanni's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Givanni's, 109 E College St.; Class
C Liquor License for Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joseph's Steakhouse, 212 S.
Clinton St.; Class C Beer Permit for On the Go Convenience Stores, Inc., dba On the
Go Convenience Stores, Inc., 2315 Muscatine Ave.; Class E Liquor License for Jason
Caylor dba Liquor Downtown, 315 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Micky's of
Iowa City, Inc., dba Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for
Hilltop Tavern, Ltd., dba Hilltop Lounge, 1100 N. Dodge St.; Special Class C Liquor
License for Angela, Inc., dba Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Beer Permit for HWZ,
LLC, dba RTZ Express, 2 Escort Ln; RES. 11 -316 TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 11 -317 SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
OCTOBER 18, 2011, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 1208 EAST BURLINGTON STREET; RES. 11 -318, SETTING PUBLIC
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HEARING FOR OCTOBER 18, 2011, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 329 DOUGLASS COURT.
RES. 11 -319, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 18, 2011 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT HILL TRAIL — PHASE THREE PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 11 -320, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 420T"
STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RES. 11 -321, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2705
WHISPERING MEADOWS, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -322, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1107 CLARK
COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -323, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2011
WALES STREET WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $13,673,133.03 for the
period of August 1 through August 31, 2011, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Correspondence: Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO
PARKING CORNER TO HERE signs on the south side of Market Street (300 Block);
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of temporary traffic signals at the
intersection of Melrose Avenue and the driveway located southwest of Kinnick
Stadium; City Engr. regarding Final Acceptance of Public Improvements; City Engr.
regarding Competitive Quotation Results; Letters from Nick Arp; Caroline Dieterle (x2)
regarding Downtown Survey; Larry Aschbrenner regarding Sanctuary City; Frank
Williams regarding Von Maur; Holly Bodin regarding Oakcrest Sidewalk Request;
Bonnie Nolan regarding SGB Holdings, LLC [Staff response included]; Mary Knudson -
Dion regarding Miller- Orchard Neighborhood Meeting with Superintendent Murley.
Mayor Hayek stated he and Council Members Champion and Dickens would be
abstaining due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn now presiding. Moved by
Bailey, seconded by Mims, to set a public hearing for November 1, 2011, on an ordinance
creating a Self- Supporting Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) according to Iowa Code
Chapter 386 for downtown Iowa City. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, 4/0/3,
with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Bailey, Mims, Wilburn, Wright. Absent:
None. Abstaining: Champion, Dickens, Hayek. Mayor Hayek now presiding.
Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton, appeared regarding a neighborhood meeting where all
neighbors were not notified concerning the sidewalk project on Miller /Hudson; and requested
another meeting be scheduled and all neighbors affected be asked to attend. Staff will follow
up.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for October 18 on a
resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation from single
family residential stabilization to Urban Commercial for property located at 221 N. Linn Street,
225 N. Linn Street and 223 E. Bloomington Street and the MidAmerican substation located
on the west side of Linn Street (CPA11- 0003).
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to set a public hearing for October 18 on
an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately .34 -acres of land located at 221 N. Linn
Street, 225 N. Linn Street and 223 E. Bloomington Street and the MidAmerican substation
located on the west side of Linn Street from neighborhood residential stabilization (RNS -12)
to Central Business Service (CB -2) (REZ11- 00012).
Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, to set a public hearing for October 18 on an
ordinance amending the Planned Development Overlay High Density Single Family
(OPD /RS -12) Plan for 2.73 -acres of land located at 2785, 2829 and 2871 Heinz Road
(REZ11- 00013).
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to adopt
the Riverfront Crossings District - Sub -Area Plan. Sr. Planner Miklo presented a power point,
and individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11 -325, AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADOPT THE RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS DISTRICT - SUB-
AREA PLAN.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code,
Paragraph 14- 4B- 4B -23, to modify the standards for vehicle repair uses in the Intensive
Commercial Zone when located adjacent to a residential zone. Planner Howard present for
discussion.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning
Code, Paragraph 14- 4B- 4B -23, to modify the standards for vehicle repair uses in the
Intensive Commercial Zone when located adjacent to a residential zone, be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code,
Subsection 14 -4C -1 D, to clarify a cross - reference regarding off - street parking located on a
separate lot from the use served and to delete Subparagraph 14- 2C- 4B -3A., an obsolete
provision regarding side and rear building setbacks in commercial zones. Planner Howard
present for discussion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning
Code, Subsection 14 -4C -1 D, to clarify a cross - reference regarding off - street parking located
on a separate lot from the use served and to delete Subparagraph 14- 2C- 413-3A., an
obsolete provision regarding side and rear building setbacks in commercial zones, be given
first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Table 2c-
2(a), Section 14 -2C -6, Section 14 -2C -8, and Paragraph 14- 4134A -7, to establish dimensional
and commercial site development standards in the Central Business Service (CB -2) Zone
similar to standards applied in the other Central Business Zones, and to clarify and establish
setback and entrance requirements, provide additional flexibility for parking location, and
modify construction standards to accommodate upper floor commercial uses in mixed -use
buildings in the Central Business Zones. Planner Howard present for discussion and
individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning
Code, Table 2C -2(a), Section 14 -2C -6, Section 14 -2C -8, and Paragraph 14- 4B -4A -7, to
establish dimensional and commercial site development standards in the Central Business
Service (CB -2) Zone similar to standards applied in the other Central Business Zones, and to
clarify and establish setback and entrance requirements, provide additional flexibility for
parking location, and modify construction standards to accommodate upper floor commercial
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uses in mixed -use buildings in the Central Business Zones, be given first vote. Planner
Howard present for discussion.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code,
Paragraphs 2A -6C -4 and 4B -1A, to allow an applicant to seek a minor modification to the
single family site development standard that establishes minimum driveway length. Planner
Howard present for discussion.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning
Code, Paragraphs 2A -6C -4 and 4B -1A, to allow an applicant to seek a minor modification to
the single family site development standard that establishes minimum driveway length, be
given second vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Article
4A, Use Categories, to add a new use category entitled, "Building Trade Uses, "; and
associated amendments to allow said building trade uses in the CI -1, 1 -1, and 1 -2 Zones as
permitted uses and in the CC -2 Zone as provisional uses and to establish approval criteria for
said provisional uses in Article 14 -413. Planner Howard present for discussion.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning
Code, Article 4A, Use Categories, to add a new use category entitled, "Building Trade Uses, ";
and associated amendments to allow said building trade uses in the CI -1, 1 -1, and 1 -2 Zones
as permitted uses and in the CC -2 Zone as provisional uses and to establish approval criteria
for said provisional uses in Article 14 -413, be given first vote.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, that ORD. 11 -4445, 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), be passed and
adopted. The Mayor asked for any ex parte communications, and none was reported.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 11 -4446, AMENDING TITLE 14,
ZONING CODE, ARTICLE 9A, GENERAL DEFINITIONS, TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION
OF ENLARGEMENT /EXPANSION AS IT RELATES TO ALCOHOL SALES - ORIENTED
USES, be passed and adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, that ORD. 11 -4447, AMENDING TITLE 14:
ZONING CODE, PARAGRAPH 14- 413- 413-17, SALES - ORIENTED RETAIL IN THE CI -1
ZONE, TO ALLOW PET SUPPLY STORES, be passed and adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11 -326, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY OF SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB011- 00013).
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 336 Douglass Court.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 11 -327, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 336 DOUGLASS COURT.
A public hearing was held on a resolution determining the Riverfront Crossings Urban
Renewal Area of the city to have conditions of blight 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 Riverfront Crossings
Urban Renewal Plan therefor. Economic Dev. Coordinator Ford presented a power point.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright to continue public hearing to October 18.
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Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to defer to October 18 a resolution determining
the Riverfront Crossings Urban Renewal Area of the city to have conditions of blight 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
Riverfront Crossings Urban Renewal Plan therefor.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending City Code Title
17, entitled "Building and Housing," Chapter 12, entitled "Appeals," to eliminate the
composition requirements of the Board of Appeals, be given first vote.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 9, entitled
"Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3, entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, entitled
"Speed Restrictions," Subsection B, entitled "Exceptions ", be given first vote.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance providing that general
property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Towncrest
Urban Renewal Area, in the City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, State of Iowa, by and for
the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, Iowa City Community
School District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal
and interest on loans, rebates, grants, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including
bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said city in connection with said urban renewal
redevelopment project, be given second vote. Economic Dev. Coordinator Ford present for
discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0/1, Champion abstaining due to a
conflict of interest.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, to grant a 45 -day extension to the Police
Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on Complaint
#11 -01.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Board of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017; Human Rights
Commission for three vacancies to fill three -year terms January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015;
Parks & Recreation Commission for a four -year term January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016;
Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies to fill three -year terms January 1, 2012 -
January 1, 2015; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three -year terms
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014; Youth Advisory Commission for three vacancies for
two -year terms January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013. Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2011.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to appoint Daniel Benton, 729 N. Linn
Street, to the Senior Center Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment,
ending December 31, 2012.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following appointments 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; Youth Advisory Commission for a two -year term
Complete Description
October 4, 2011
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January 1, 2011 — December 31, 2012 for Tate High. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City
and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish
additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies
with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be
incurred.]
Council Members Champion, Bailey, and Mayor Hayek complimented the quick
response to the fire at 225 Iowa Avenue the previous week -end.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn noted the welcome to the newest City of Literature, Reykjavik,
Iceland posted on the City website by Mayor Hayek.
Mayor Hayek noted the dedication of the Northside Literary Walk and the Oktoberfest
celebration the previous week -end.
City Manager Markus stated Fire Station # 4 began operations on October 3, and a
ribbon cutting is scheduled for November 6; and the investigation of the Bruegger's Fire (225
Iowa Avenue) is continuing.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting 8:15 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk