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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 6, 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, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Bentley, Andrew, Ford,
Bollinger, Tharp, Reinhart, Davidson, Boothroy.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Horace Mann
Elementary students: Kate Murray, Destini Randle- Estes, Lottie Gidal.
MidAmerican Energy Company Community Contact Liaison Michelle Payne presented a
community grant check to Neighborhood Services Coordinator Marcia Bollinger and
University of Iowa Student Government representative Kelsey Zlevor to replace fluorescent
bulbs with compact energy savings bulbs to eligible low income and senior citizen
households
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and /or adopted as presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: November 21 Special Council Formal Official and Complete; November 21
Special Council Work Session; November 22 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 - October 11, 2011; Airport Commission - October 25,
2011; Housing and Community Development Commission - October 20, 2011; Senior
Center Commission - October 20, 2011.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wild Wings Grill &
Bar, 201 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wild
Wings Grill & Bar, 201 S. Clinton St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai Pizza,
LLC, dba Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.; Class C Liquor License for Inc.,
Limited, dba Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St.
Resolutions: RES. 11 -378, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA
CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1422 PLUM STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 11 -379, SETTING A NEW DATE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE
BIDDING OF THE COURT HILL TRAIL — PHASE THREE NRT- 3715(649)- -9G -52
PROJECT, AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS; RES. 11 -380,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY MERCER PARK AQUATIC
CENTER POOL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROJECT; RES. 11 -381, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR A TRAIL LOCATED IN SANDHILL ESTATES - PART ONE, AND
DECLARING THE TRAIL OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 11 -382,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1622 WILSON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -383, AUTHORIZING THE
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MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS
REGARDING FOUR MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT1520
ESTHER STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 11 -384, INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
CONVEYANCE OF A UTILITY EASEMENT ACROSS RALSTON CREEK LOCATED
WITHIN LOT 1, BLOCK 20, COUNTY SEAT ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID PROPOSED CONVEYANCE FOR
JANUARY 10, 2012; RES. 11 -385, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 10,
2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 410
DOUGLASS STREET.
Motions: Approve abstract of votes for the November 5, 2011 City General
Election.
Correspondence: Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (2) NO
PARKING ANY TIME N signs on the south side of the 900 block of Walker Circle and
(1) NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign on the northeast corner of the intersection
of Walker Circle and Foster Road; Assistant Transportation Planner regarding
Installation of NO PARKING 8 -5 MON -FRI signs on the west side of Normandy Drive
and on the north side of Manor Drive; Assistant Transportation Planner regarding
Installation of (1) NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign at the southwest corner of the
Johnson Street / Iowa Avenue intersection; Laura Amy regarding Internship [staff
response included]; Greg Boyd regarding Mediacom Rates / Competition [staff response
included]; Tony Barrino regarding Trillionaire Communications — Press Release; Ian
Schmit regarding SJMC story on Iowa City development and improvements.
Mayor Hayek left the meeting due to a conflict of interest on the next two items. Mayor Pro
tem Wilburn presiding.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11 -386, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR BOYD'S FASHIONABLE ACRES, AND DECLARING THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE and RES. 11 -387,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE,
WATER MAIN, TRAIL, CERTAIN SIDEWALK, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
FOR ROCHESTER RIDGE - PART ONE, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. The Mayor Pro tem declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Mims,
Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Champion, Dickens. Absent: None. Abstaining.. Hayek.
Mayor Hayek returned to the meeting and now presiding.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Dickens, to set a public hearing for January 10, 2012 on
an ordinance rezoning 4.3 acres of land located at 1920 Prairie du Chien Road from Low
Density Single - Family Residential (RS -5) Zone to Rural Residential (RR1) Zone (REZ11-
00019).
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). Mayor Hayek stated the
conditional zoning agreement had not been signed by all parties and the public hearing
continues and consideration of the ordinance deferred. PCD Dir. Davidson presented a
power point. The following individuals appeared: Applicant Jessie Allen; John Thomas,
Northside Neighborhood Association. Moved by Mims, seconded by Wilburn, to accept
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correspondence from John Thomas. Moved by Mims, seconded by Bailey, to continue public
hearing to January 10 and defer 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), to January 10.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately .88 -acres
of land located at 2218 Rochester Avenue from Low Density Single- Family Residential (RS-
5) to Low Density Multi - Family Residential (RM -12) (REZ11- 00009). PCD Dir. Davidson
presented a power point. Mayor Hayek asked Council Members to disclose any ex parte
communications, and none were reported. Applicant James Clark appeared. Individual
Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately .88 -acres of land located at 2218 Rochester Avenue from Low Density Single -
Family Residential (RS -5) to Low Density Multi - Family Residential (RM -12) (REZ11- 00009),
be given first vote.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, that ordinance rezoning approximately 1. 15 acres
of property located 911 N. Governor Street, from Commercial Office (CO -1) to Low Density
Multi - Family Residential (RM -12) (REZ11- 00016), be given second consideration. Mayor
Hayek asked Council Members to disclose any ex parte communications, and Council
Members Mims, Wright, and Hayek reported communications. PCD Dir. Davidson presented
a power point. The following individuals appeared: John Thomas, Northside Neighborhood
Association; Jennifer Baum, 814 Dewey St.; Christina Welu- Reynolds, 619 Brown St.; Sarah
Clark representing Shari Degraw, 519 Brown St.; David Thompson, 827 Brown St.; Sally
Bowers, 931 N. Summit St.; Joel Bishop, 819 Dewey St.; Jim Throgmorton, 714 N. Linn St.;
Ashley Shields, 913 Dewey St.; Ray Anderson, 812 Dewey St.; Shirley Lindell, 804 Dewey
St.; James Huntington, 1012 N. Summit St.; and Michael Petkewec, 1012 N. Summit.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Mims, seconded by Wright, to
defer consideration to January 10 to allow a Planning & Zoning consult. Moved by Wilburn,
seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Christina Welu- Reynolds (2), Mark
Shields, John Thomas (x2 with petitions).
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11 -388, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MACKINAW VILLAGE PART 4, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB11-
00015).
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement between the
City of Iowa City and Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity for 1443 Prairie du Chien Road and to
consider a proposal to convey said property. No one appeared.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 11 -389, APPROVING A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA VALLEY
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR 1443 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD AND AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending Iowa City's 2011 -2015 Consolidated
Plan (a.k.a. City Steps). No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 11 -390, AMENDING IOWA
CITY'S 2011 -2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (A.K.A. CITY STEPS).
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement between the
City of Iowa City and Deery Deery and Deery LLC for Lots 16 and 17 of the North Airport
Development Subdivision with an option to purchase Lots 13 -15 and authorizing conveyance
in accordance therewith. No one appeared.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11 -391, APPROVING A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND DEERY DEERY
AND DEERY LLC FOR LOTS 16 AND 17 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
SUBDIVISION WITH AN OPTION TO PURCHASE LOTS 13 -15 AND AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to disclaim any interest in the Iowa City
Community School District's Central Administrative Office located at 509 South Dubuque
Street, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 11 -392, DISCLAIMING ANY
INTEREST IN THE IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT'S CENTRAL
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE LOCATED AT 509 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY,
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving proceeding with the issuance and sale
of not to exceed $1,832,000 aggregate principal amount of Midwestern Disaster Area
Revenue Bonds (EPS properties LLC project) Series 2011 of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and
related matters. No one appeared.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 11 -393, APPROVING
PROCEEDING WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,832,000
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MIDWESTERN DISASTER AREA REVENUE
BONDS (EPS PROPERTIES LLC PROJECT) SERIES 2011 OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, AND RELATED MATTERS.
Mayor Hayek and Council Members Champion and Dickens left the meeting due to a
conflict of interest on the next item. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn now presiding.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, that ORD. 11 -4460, AMENDING TITLE 3,
"FINANCE, TAXATION AND FEES" OF THE CITY CODE TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER
ESTABLISHING THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN SELF - SUPPORTIED MUNICIPAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (SSMID) PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER
386, CODE OF IOWA; AND PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OPERATION
FUND AND THE LEVY OF AN ANNUAL TAX IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, be passed
and adopted. Karen Kubby, Chair of the Downtown Association's self- supporting municipal
government district committee, thanked Council for their support. The Mayor Pro tem
declared the ordinance adopted unanimously, 4/0/3, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Bailey, Mims, Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None. Abstaining: Champion, Dickens,
Hayek.
Mayor Hayek and Council Members Champion and Dickens returned. Mayor Hayek now
presiding.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 4,
Alcoholic Beverages, Chapter 5, Prohibitions and Restrictions, Section 8, Persons under the
Legal Age in licensed or permitted establishments, Subsection B, to amend the requirements
for non -bar and entertainment venue exceptions, be given first vote.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 11 -394, APPROVING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS AND POLICIES, and amending the section entitled TIF goals,
objectives, and strategies, item # 5, (first sentence remains the same) to read "Upfront
financial assistance and the appropriate financing mechanism and security will be considered
on a case -by -case basis (end section).
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11 -395, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA
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DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS FOR A GRANT FROM THE IOWA GREAT
PLACES PROGRAM.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 11 -396, 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 MMS
CONSULTANTS, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE
EAST SIDE LEVEE PROJECT.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 11 -397, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST DONATION AGREEMENTS FOR
ACCEPTANCE OF "BOOKMARK" SCULPTURES UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 11 -398, 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 DAVIS, BROWN,
KOEHN, SHORS & ROBERTS, P.C. TO PROVIDE LOBBYING SERVICES.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11 -399, ON UNCLASSIFIED
SALARY COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY
($79,035.85 for 60% FTE) AND CITY CLERK ($101,899.20).
Moved by Wright, seconded by Bailey, to approve the appointment of Matthew J.
Uttermark as student liaison alternate from the University of Iowa Government (UISG) until
May 1, 2012. Matthew Uttermark appeared.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Board of Appeals for a five -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016, for a
Mechanical or Building Design Professional, or a qualified trade representative, if after 3
months no professional applies or is appointed; Telecommunications Commission for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment - March 13, 2014. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 7, 2011. Planning & Zoning Commission for
an unexpired term, effective upon appointment - May 1, 2015. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2011.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Airport Commission for a four -year term March
1, 2012 - March 1, 2016; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1,
2012 - December 31, 2016, (New full term - see appointments); Airport Zoning Commission
for a six -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017, (New full term - see
appointments); Civil Service Commission for a four -year term April 2, 2012 - April 4, 2016;
Historic Preservation Commission for an At- Large, Woodlawn, College Green, and East
College St, to fill three -year terms March 29, 2012 - March 29, 2015; Telecommunications
Commission for two vacancies to fill three -year terms March 13, 2012 - March 13, 2015;
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2012.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to make the following appointments to Boards and
Commissions: Larry Baker, 1217 Rochester Avenue, to the Board of Adjustment for a five -
year term January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017; John Thomas, 509 Brown Street, to the
Planning & Zoning Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending
May 1, 2015; John Engelbrecht, 913 E. Jefferson and Melissa Mitchell, 910 Y2 S. Summit
Street, to the Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies for three -year terms January
1, 2012 - January 1, 2015; Rosamond Hanson, 320 E. Washington Street, to the Senior
Center Commission for one vacancy for a three -year terms January 1, 2012 - December 31,
2014; Malin Craig, 2415 Mayfield Road, to the Youth Advisory Commission for a two -year
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term January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2013. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to
accept correspondence from Andy Brodie.
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, (No applications, term is expiring and is being advertised as a new full five -year term.);
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; Senior Center
Commission for a three -year terms January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2014; Youth Advisory
Commission for a 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.
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 Hayek noted the 24 years of combined service from outgoing Council Members
Bailey, Wilburn, and Wright; thanked them for their service; and presented them with plaques
and a print from local artist Marcia Wegman.
Council Member Champion stated she would miss working with the outgoing Members.
Council Member Wright stated he had enjoyed serving on the Council; noting the Council
had a great working relationship; and thanked the citizens for the opportunity,
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn thanked the public for the opportunity to represent them; stated he
was going to miss working with City staff; and encouraged citizens to get involved in the
community.
Council Member Bailey thanked the citizens for the opportunity; expressed her
appreciation to staff; and stated it was inspirational and she has enjoyed every minute.
Mayor Hayek wished outgoing Council Members the very best, stating the community
owes them a debt of gratitude.
City Manager Markus thanked outgoing Councilors for their service.
City Attorney Dilkes stated Council would be missed, and wished them best of luck in
future endeavors.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn (and Wright), to adjourn meeting 9:15 p.m. and
resume work session.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
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Maribn K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 11/21/11
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, Wright. Absent: None.
All actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11 -353, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE
OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,832,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF
MIDWESTERN DISASTER AREA REVENUE BONDS (EPS PROPERTIES LLC
PROJECT) SERIES 2011 OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; AND SPECIFICALLY
(1) DECLARING INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES FROM PROCEEDS OF
SAID BONDS; (2) FIXING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 6, 2011
ON THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SAID BONDS; AND (3) DIRECTING PUBLICATION
OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE SAID BONDS.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 5:31 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s /Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
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Submitte for publication — 11/23/11.
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® ". MEMORANDUM
Date: November 21, 2011
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 21, 2011, 5:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey. Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright
UISG: Graham
Staff: Markus, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Moran, T. Neumann, Bentley, Yapp, Fosse, Morris,
Hargadine, Bowers
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
CONSENT CALENDAR ADDITION
Council agreed to add a resolution setting public hearing for December 6, 2011 on a proposal to
disclaim any interest in the Iowa City Community School District's central administrative office
located at 509 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
None
JOINT MEETING WITH PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION — FARMERS MARKET
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT [IP3]
Parks & Recreation Commission Members Claussen, Laurian, Younker, Elliott, and Gnade
presented information on the strategic planning committee report for the Iowa City Farmer's
Market. Adm. Sec. Neumann present for discussion.
ACTION: Report back next spring. (Moran)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item # 12 — resolution approving economic development process and policies) Council
Member Bailey suggested that the item be referred back to the Economic Development
Committee to address concerns raised by some developers. City Atty. Dilkes suggested a
better understanding of the urban renewal revenue note might be discussed as well.
Majority agreed to defer until December 6 to allow the Committee to meet.
2. (Item # 13 — resolution ... seventh amendment ... Peninsula Neighborhood Development
Agreement) PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion and responded to questions.
3. (# 5c — conditionally rezoning ... 911 N. Governor Street ...) In response to Council Member
Mims, City Atty. Dilkes reminded Council that discussions of rezonings should occur at the
formal meetings.
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4. (# 17 — resolution ... revised schedule of fees and charges for Parks & Recreation services
and programs) Parks & Recreation Dir. Moran responded to questions.
SPACE NEEDS STUDY /MASTER PLAN — DRAFT REPORT [IP4]
Architectural Services (Coordinator) Morris introduced RDG Planning and Design
representatives Justin Platts, the project manager and presenter; Davis Sanders, a principal of
the firm and architect; and architect Corinne Goode. Representatives presented a power point
(archived with City Clerk).
ACTION: Incorporate into future budget for presentation to Council. (Morris)
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PARTNERSHIP FOR ALCOHOL SAFETY — CHANGES TO 21
ORDINANCE EXCEPTIONS [IP5]
The following individuals presented information: Kelly Bender, Campus Community Harm
Reduction Initiatives Coordinator from the University of Iowa; and Legislative Policy Solutions
Committee Members Leah Cohen and George Etre. Police Chief Hargadine present for
discussion. After discussion Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance incorporating the
following items:
1. CPA/audit — does not want to make either a CPA or an "audit" a requirement every time
a restaurant applies for an exception, but use as a tool if the numbers or the
circumstances of our interactions with the establishment (e.g. PAULA rate, police
experiences) make us question the accuracy of the percentage provided by the
establishment. The police chief would have the ability to ask for a review by a CPA hired
by the City at the expense of the establishment.
2. "Strict duty" — agreed that the PAULA rate was the best way to enforce the duty.
3. PAULA rate -.25 for non -bars and entertainment venues; wants to include UI visits.
4. Wristbands — decided not to require wristbands and let establishments choose how to
distinguish under age and legal age.
5. Revocation protocol — develop provisions as currently used for entertainment venue,
including 5 year rolling window on sales to minors.
6. Kitchens open — decided not to require that kitchens be open.
ACTION: Prepare ordinance for December 6 agenda. (Dilkes)
IMMIGRATION AND BUILDING SAFE COMMUNITIES [IP6]
Asst. City Manager Helling reviewed the memo and Council directed staff as follows:
1. Municipal Ordinance — no consensus
2. Clarifying types of identification required — agreed to proceed. City Manager to explore
Administrative Rule, and would not require further Council action.
3. Public Forums — Human Rights Commission to proceed
4. Increase access to City Services — Staff to review current practices
5. Issue City Council Proclamation — no consensus
6. Implement Best Practice Model for Inclusive Communities — Human Rights Commission
to proceed
7. Increase Law Enforcement Outreach — Human Rights Commission to establish
committee to identify additional needs
8. Create a standing immigrant review committee — Human Rights Commission to proceed
9. Provide Outreach to local Immigrant Community - Human Rights Commission to
proceed
ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (City Manager's office)
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INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [November 3, 10, 17]
➢ November 3
(IP6) Council Member Mims thanked Linda Schreiber for her efforts in the downtown
area.
➢ November 10
None
➢ November 17
None
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council agreed to the following KXIC schedule:
December 7
- Mims
December 14
- Dickens
December 21
- Wright
December 28
- Wilburn
January 3
- Hayek
JOINT MEETING AGENDA ITEMS [IP7]
Mayor Hayek and Council Member Wright stated they would be unable to attend. UISG Rep.
indicated he had class and would not be in attendance. Council agreed to submit one agenda
item, "Physical Plant Update of School Buildings /Deficiencies ".
COUNCIL TIME (continued)
2. Council Member Bailey stated she would be reporting on her attendance at the
UNESCO Creative Cities Conference and bringing items from the Mayor of Seoul at the
formal meeting Tuesday.
3. Council Member Dickens provided an update of the Johnson County Paratransit
Advisory Board meeting.
4. Council Member Wright provided information on the JECC (Johnson County Emergency
Center) Executive Board meeting, and the Board would be meeting on the 28th to
discuss the budget.
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP2]
None
2011 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES [I P2 of 11/10 packet]
Council agreed to schedule discussion of the legislative priorities at their December 6 work
session.
MEETING SCHEDULE
City Clerk Karr stated she was preparing a draft meeting schedule, including special budget
sessions, for inclusion in the packet this week. The schedule would be firmed up at the
orientation meeting November 29tH
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
City Clerk Karr noted the December 1 Convention and Visitors Bureau Annual Luncheon at the
Sheraton from 11:30 -1:30. Council Members will check their calendars and let the Clerk know if
they wished to attend.
Meeting adjourned 8:50 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 11/22/11
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Council Members present:
Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lincoln Elementary
students: Bihotza James - Lejarcegui and Ryan Braverman.
The Mayor and Council presented retiring Asst. City Manager Helling a plaque in
recognition of his 36 years of service to the City.
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:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: November 1 Special Council Work Session ; November 1 Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission - September 15, 2011; Historic Preservation Commission - October 13,
2011; Historic Preservation Commission - October 17, 2011; Human Rights Commission -
October 18, 2011; Planning & Zoning Commission - October 20, 2011; Police Citizens
Review Board - October 25, 2011; Senior Center Commission - September 15, 2011.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Perries, 18 Y2 S. Clinton St.; Renewal: Class C Beer
Permit for Aldi, Inc. #6, 1534 S. Gilbert St.; Class E Liquor License for Fareway Stores,
Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Fareway Stores, Inc. #034,
2765 Commerce Dr.; Class B Beer Permit for Pit Smokehouse, 130 N. Dubuque St.;
Special Class C Liquor License for India Cafe, 227 E. Washington St.; Class B Liquor
License for Clarion Highlander Hotel & Conference Center, 2525 N. Dodge St.; Class C
Liquor License for Club Car, 122 Wright St.; Class C Liquor License for Quinton's Bar &
Deli, 215 E. Washington St.; Class C Beer Permit for Creekside Market, 2601 Hwy 6 E.;
RES. 11 -354, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Clarion Highlander Hotel & Conference
Center, 2525 N. Dodge St.
Resolutions: RES. 11 -355, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA; RES. 11 -356,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1425 SYCAMORE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -357, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 214 CHURCH
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -358, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 114 AMHURST STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -359, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
November 22, 2011
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CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING AN AGREEMENT, A
CONDITIONAL LOAN AGREEMENT, AND FIVE MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 1717 FLATIRON AVENUE, 1017 DOVER STREET, 2600 WAYNE
AVENUE, 1206 DIANA STREET AND 114 AMHURST STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 11 -360, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND KERNDT BROTHERS SAVINGS BANK, CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 358 WESTSIDE DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -361,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2442 WHISPERING MEADOW DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -362,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1542 DICKENSON LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -363, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MOKA JAVA LLC; RES. 11 -364,
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2011 SUMMER SIDEWALK REPAIR
PROJECT; RES. 11 -365, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER,
WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PENINSULA
NEIGHBORHOOD SECOND ADDITION, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 11 -366, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
DECEMBER 6, 2011 TO APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR 1443 PRAIRIE DU
CHIEN ROAD AND TO CONSIDER A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY SAID PROPERTY;
setting a public hearing for December 6, 2011 regarding an amendment to Iowa City's
2011 -2015 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. City Steps); RES. 11 -367, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR DECEMBER 6, 2011 TO APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND DEERY DEERY AND DEERY LLC FOR
LOTS 16 AND 17 WITH AN OPTION ON LOTS 13, 14, and 15 OF THE NORTH
AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION AND TO CONSIDER A PROPOSAL TO
CONVEY SAID PROPERTY; RES. 11 -368, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
DECEMBER 6, 2011 ON A PROPOSAL TO DISCLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE IOWA
CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT'S CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
LOCATED AT 509 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY,
IOWA.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $15,083,826.10 for the period of
October 1 through October 31, 2011, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit.
Correspondence: Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (2) NO
PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS signs with ARROWS on Swisher Lane; Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING 6 PM — 6 AM signs for northbound traffic on
Freedom Court; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) NO PARKING ANY
TIME sign with ARROW at the cul -de -sac on the west terminus of Haywood Drive; Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) NO PARKING ANY TIME sign with
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ARROW for westbound Otto Street traffic near the intersection with Lee Street; Tim Nuccio
regarding Metered Sewer [staff response included]; Robert Peterson regarding
Scooter /bicycle parking [staff response included]; Stephen Clark regarding City Council
Oversight on Expenditures [staff response included]; Steve Ward regarding Disappointed;
Nate Mims regarding Recent Vote and meeting 11.1.11 [staff response included]; Charles &
Karen McGuire; Kristy Hartsgrove regarding Occupy Iowa City; Tia Smith regarding Iowa
City Animal Shelter; Anthony Browne regarding Ambulatory vs. mobile vending carts; Elias
Zaharias regarding Federal Law on Illegal Immigration; Rod Sullivan (X2) regarding JECC
Timothy Grady: 2305 — 2307 Catskill Court; Celie Butler regarding levee /dike on Taft
Speedway (Email of same letter received by individual Council Members); Emily Busse
regarding Do you know an interesting UI graduate ?; Curtis Jasa regarding Carousel Motors
Crossing My Path ... Again (X2); Nathan Kibby regarding Fundraiser to Benefit Pediatrics at
the University of Iowa
Leon Hemphill, 1100 Arthur, appeared regarding Section 8 Housing and City services. Kevin
Perez, 161 Columbia Drive, appeared regarding proposed amendment to the local liquor
regulations, and possible elimination of regulations that are not working or no longer needed.
Kenneth Longden, 1940 S. Ridge Drive, thanked Council for all they are doing and
encouraged them to do better in the future.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for December 6 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 and seconded to set a public hearing for December 6 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately .88 -acres of land located at 2218 Rochester Avenue
from Low Density Single- Family Residential (RS -5) to Low Density Multi - Family Residential
(RM -12) (REZ11- 00009).
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.15 acres
of property located 911 N. Governor Street, from Commercial Office (CO -1) to Low Density
Multi - Family Residential (RM -12) (REZ 11- 00016). Applicant Mark Holtkamp appeared.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1. 15 acres of
property located 911 N. Governor Street, from Commercial Office (CO -1) to Low Density Multi -
Family Residential (RM -12) (REZ 11- 00016), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 4/3, with Hayek, Champion, and Wright voting "no ".
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-
4456, AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, ARTICLE 14 -213-8, SPECIAL PROVISIONS,
BY ADDING A SUBSECTION C TO PROVIDE A TWENTY -FIVE PERCENT DENSITY
BONUS OPTION FOR ELDER APARTMENT HOUSING IN THE MULTI - FAMILY ZONES
EXCEPT THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RNS -20), be
voted on for final passage at this time. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 11 -4457, AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
OVERLAY HIGH DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (OPD /RS -12) PLAN FOR 2.73 -ACRES OF
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LAND LOCATED AT 2785, 2829 AND 2871 HEINZ ROAD (REZ11- 00013), be passed and
adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11 -369, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS PART 2, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB11- 00014).
Moved and seconded to send a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors
recommending approval of a rezoning from County Public (P) Zone to County Residential (R)
Zone for .93 acres of property located at 3920 Kansas Avenue SW (CZ1 1 -00001).
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home
located at 1025 East Bloomington Street.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11 -370, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1025 EAST BLOOMINGTON STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home
located at 1208 East Burlington Street and rescinding Resolution No. 11 -333.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11 -371, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1208 EAST BURLINGTON STREET AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 11 -333.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2012 Operating Budget.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11 -372, AMENDING THE FY2012 OPERATING
BUDGET.
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 -4458,
AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED "BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER
2, ENTITLED "TAXICABS," BY ADDING THE DEFINITION OF CALIBRATOR TO SECTION
5 -2 -1, "DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 5 -2 -2 TO CLARIFY COMPANY
RESPONSIBILITY WHEN A VEHICLE IS NO LONGER OPERATING AS A TAXI;
AMENDING SECTION 5 -2 -7 TO PROVIDE PROVISIONS FOR ONE RATE PER COMPANY
PER CALIBRATION FORM; AND SECTION 5 -2 -8 REMOVING THE OPTION OF OWNER
NAME INSTEAD OF BUSINESS NAME, be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved
and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
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-
4459, AMENDING TITLE 1, "ADMINISTRATION ", CHAPTER 8, "ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE
DEPARTMENTS ", SECTION 1 -8 -1, "ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS
ORGANIZED" TO UPDATE THE TITLES OF DEPARTMENTS AND THE HEADS THEREOF
AND AMENDING SECTION 1 -8 -3 "DEPARTMENT HEADS" TO ESTABLISH A RESIDENCY
REQUIREMENT FOR DEPARTMENT HEADS, be voted on for final passage at this time.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Mayor Hayek and Council Members Champion and Dickens left the meeting due to a
conflict of interest on the next item. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn presiding.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 3, "Finance, Taxation and Fees"
of the City Code to add a new chapter establishing the Iowa City Downtown Self- Supported
Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 386, Code of
Iowa; and providing for the establishment of an operation fund and the levy of an annual tax
in connection therewith, be given second vote. Joe Murphy, 2050 N. Dubuque and Judy
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Pfohl, 2229 Abbey Lane appeared. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried
unanimously, 4/0/3, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Bailey, Champion,
Mims, Wright. Abstaining: Hayek, Champion, Dickens. Moved and seconded to accept
petitions opposing SSMID.
Mayor Hayek and Council Members Champion and Dickens returned. Mayor Hayek now
presiding.
Moved and seconded to defer consideration of an ordinance amending Title 9, "Motor
Vehicles and Traffic", Chapter 1, Definitions, Administration and Enforcement of Traffic
Provisions ", Section 1, "Definitions "; and amending Title 9, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic ", to
add a new Chapter 11, Automatic Traffic Enforcement, to allow for red light automated traffic
enforcement, until after the first of the year. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/1, Wright voting "no ". Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from
James Walker.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11 -373, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE PENINSULA
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND PENINSULA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.L.C. (PDC). Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Patrick Steward (X2).
Moved and seconded to defer until December 6 a resolution approving Economic
Development Process and Policies.
Moved and seconded to defer indefinitely a resolution awarding contract and authorizing
the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Court Hill Trail
— Phase Three project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11 -375, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SNYDER AND
ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA PHASE
FOUR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11 -376, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE
OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 11 -377, REPEALING RESOLUTION Nos. 07 -261,
07-202,96-59,09-196,99-379,11-66 AND 11 -231 AND CONSOLIDATING THE
CONTRACTUAL AUTHORITY DELEGATED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE CITY
MANAGER IN SAID EARLIER RESOLUTIONS INTO ONE RESOLUTION AND MAKING
CHANGES TO THE AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
CONTRACTS AND AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURES FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY,
COMMODITIES AND OPERATING SERVICES.
The Mayor noted the current 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; Board of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1, 2012 — January 1,
2017; Planning & Zoning Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment,
ending May 1, 2015; 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 two
vacancies to fill two -year terms January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2013; Youth Advisory
Commission for Tate High for a two -year term January 1, 2011 — December 31, 2012.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2011. Board of
Appeals for a five -year term January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2016, for a Mechanical or
Building Design Professional or a qualified trade representative, if after 3 months no
professional applies or is appointed; Telecommunications Commission for an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment — March 13, 2014. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, December 7, 2011.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Planning & Zoning Commission for an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment — May 1, 2015. Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from Michelle Payne.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the professional
competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being
considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individuals'
reputations and those individuals requested a closed session. The Mayor adjourned into
executive session 8:30 p.m.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 8:46 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 Cler
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Submitted for publication — 11/29/11.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356 -5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 21, 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, Wright. Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Helling, Bentley,
Dilkes, Karr.
All actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 11 -353, RELATING TO
THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,832,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF MIDWESTERN DISASTER AREA REVENUE BONDS (EPS
PROPERTIES LLC PROJECT) SERIES 2011 OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA;
AND SPECIFICALLY (1) DECLARING INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES
FROM PROCEEDS OF SAID BONDS; (2) FIXING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
ON DECEMBER 6, 2011 ON THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SAID BONDS; AND (3)
DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE SAID BONDS.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to adjourn the special meeting 5:31
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
NOVEMBER 22, 2011
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7 :00 p.m. at City Hall. Council Members
present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None. Staff
members present: Markus, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Bentley, Andrew, Moran,
Hargadine, Yapp, O'Malley.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lincoln Elementary
students: Bihotza James - Lejarcegui and Ryan Braverman.
The Mayor and Council presented retiring Asst. City Manager Helling a plaque in
recognition of his 36 years of service to the City.
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: November 1 Special Council Work Session; November 1 Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission - September 15, 2011; Historic Preservation Commission - October 13,
2011; Historic Preservation Commission - October 17, 2011; Human Rights Commission -
October 18, 2011; Planning & Zoning Commission - October 20, 2011; Police Citizens
Review Board - October 25, 2011; Senior Center Commission - September 15, 2011.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Perries, LLC, dba Perries, 18 Y2 S. Clinton St.; Renewal:
Class C Beer Permit for Aldi, Inc., dba Aldi, Inc. #6, 1534 S. Gilbert St.;
Class E Liquor License for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530
Westwinds Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc.
#034, 2765 Commerce Dr.; Class B Beer Permit for Pit Smokehouse, LLC, dba Pit
Smokehouse, 130 N. Dubuque St.; Special Class C Liquor License for India Cafe Corp.,
dba India Cafe, 227 E. Washington St.; Class B Liquor License for Posh Hotel, LLC, dba
Clarion Highlander Hotel & Conference Center, 2525 N. Dodge St.; Class C Liquor
License for Suzster, Inc., dba Club Car, 122 Wright St.; Class C Liquor License for Lusati,
Inc., dba Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 E. Washington St.; Class C Beer Permit for Sector,
Inc., dba Creekside Market, 2601 Hwy 6 E.; RES. 11 -354, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to
Posh Hotel, LLC, dba Clarion Highlander Hotel & Conference Center, 2525 N. Dodge St.
Resolutions: RES. 11 -355, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA; RES. 11 -356,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1425 SYCAMORE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -357, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 214 CHURCH
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -358, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
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MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 114 AMHURST STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -359, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING AN AGREEMENT, A
CONDITIONAL LOAN AGREEMENT, AND FIVE MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 1717 FLATIRON AVENUE, 1017 DOVER STREET, 2600 WAYNE
AVENUE, 1206 DIANA STREET AND 114 AMHURST STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 11 -360, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND KERNDT BROTHERS SAVINGS BANK, CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 358 WESTSIDE DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -361,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2442 WHISPERING MEADOW DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -362,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1542 DICKENSON LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 11 -363, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MOKA JAVA LLC; RES. 11 -364,
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2011 SUMMER SIDEWALK REPAIR
PROJECT; RES. 11 -365, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER,
WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PENINSULA
NEIGHBORHOOD SECOND ADDITION, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 11 -366, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
DECEMBER 6, 2011 TO APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR 1443 PRAIRIE DU
CHIEN ROAD AND TO CONSIDER A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY SAID PROPERTY;
setting a public hearing for December 6, 2011 regarding an amendment to Iowa City's
2011 -2015 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. City Steps); RES. 11 -367, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR DECEMBER 6, 2011 TO APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND DEERY DEERY AND DEERY LLC FOR
LOTS 16 AND 17 WITH AN OPTION ON LOTS 13, 14, and 15 OF THE NORTH
AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION AND TO CONSIDER A PROPOSAL TO
CONVEY SAID PROPERTY; RES. 11 -368, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
DECEMBER 6, 2011 ON A PROPOSAL TO DISCLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE IOWA
CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT'S CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
LOCATED AT 509 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY,
IOWA.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $15,083,826.10 for the period of
October 1 through October 31, 2011, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit.
Correspondence: Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (2) NO
PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS signs with ARROWS on Swisher Lane; Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING 6 PM — 6 AM signs for northbound traffic on
Freedom Court; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) NO PARKING ANY
November 22, 2011
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TIME sign with ARROW at the cul -de -sac on the west terminus of Haywood Drive; Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) NO PARKING ANY TIME sign with
ARROW for westbound Otto Street traffic near the intersection with Lee Street; Tim Nuccio
regarding Metered Sewer [staff response included]; Robert Peterson regarding
Scooter /bicycle parking [staff response included]; Stephen Clark regarding City Council
Oversight on Expenditures [staff response included]; Steve Ward regarding Disappointed;
Nate Mims regarding Recent Vote and meeting 11.1.11 [staff response included]; Charles &
Karen McGuire; Kristy Hartsgrove regarding Occupy Iowa City; Tia Smith regarding Iowa
City Animal Shelter; Anthony Browne regarding Ambulatory vs. mobile vending carts; Elias
Zaharias regarding Federal Law on Illegal Immigration; Rod Sullivan (X2) regarding JECC
Timothy Grady: 2305 — 2307 Catskill Court; Celie Butler regarding levee /dike on Taft
Speedway (Email of same letter received by individual Council Members); Emily Busse
regarding Do you know an interesting UI graduate ?; Curtis Jasa regarding Carousel Motors
Crossing My Path ... Again (X2); Nathan Kibby regarding Fundraiser to Benefit Pediatrics at
the University of Iowa
Leon Hemphill, 1100 Arthur, appeared regarding Section 8 Housing and City services. Kevin
Perez, 161 Columbia Drive, appeared regarding proposed amendment to the local liquor
regulations, and possible elimination of regulations that are not working or no longer needed.
Kenneth Longden, 1940 S. Ridge Drive, thanked Council for all they are doing and
encouraged them to do better in the future.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to set a public hearing for December 6 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 Bailey, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for December 6 on an
ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately .88 -acres of land located at 2218 Rochester
Avenue from Low Density Single- Family Residential (RS -5) to Low Density Multi - Family
Residential (RM -12) (REZ11- 00009).
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1. 15 acres
of property located 911 N. Governor Street, from Commercial Office (CO -1) to Low Density
Multi - Family Residential (RM -12) (REZ 11- 00016). The Mayor asked Council Members to
report any ex parte communications, and Council Member Wright reported a conversation with
the Mayor. PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point and present for discussion. Applicant
Mark Holtkamp appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 1. 15 acres of property located 911 N. Governor Street, from Commercial Office
(CO -1) to Low Density Multi - Family Residential (RM -12) (REZ 11- 00016), be given first vote.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
4/3, with Hayek, Champion, and Wright voting "no ".
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 -4456, AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, ARTICLE 14 -213-8,
SPECIAL PROVISIONS, BY ADDING A SUBSECTION C TO PROVIDE A TWENTY -FIVE
PERCENT DENSITY BONUS OPTION FOR ELDER APARTMENT HOUSING IN THE
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MULTI - FAMILY ZONES EXCEPT THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION RESIDENTIAL
ZONE (RNS -20), 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 Mims, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 11 -4457, 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 passed and adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11 -369, APPROVING THE FINAL
PLAT OF SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS PART 2, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB11- 00014). PCD
Dir. Davidson presented a power point.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to send a letter to the Johnson County Board
of Supervisors recommending approval of a rezoning from County Public (P) Zone to County
Residential (R) Zone for .93 acres of property located at 3920 Kansas Avenue SW (CZ11-
00001). PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home
located at 1025 East Bloomington Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 11 -370, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1025 EAST BLOOMINGTON
STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home
located at 1208 East Burlington Street and rescinding Resolution No. 11 -333. No one
appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11 -371, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1208 EAST BURLINGTON
STREET AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 11 -333.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2012 Operating Budget.
Finance Dir. O'Malley present for discussion.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11 -372, AMENDING THE FY2012
OPERATING BUDGET.
Moved by Bailey, 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 -4458, AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED "BUSINESS AND LICENSE
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "TAXICABS," BY ADDING THE DEFINITION OF
CALIBRATOR TO SECTION 5 -2 -1, "DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 5 -2 -2 TO
CLARIFY COMPANY RESPONSIBILITY WHEN A VEHICLE IS NO LONGER OPERATING
AS A TAXI; AMENDING SECTION 5 -2 -7 TO PROVIDE PROVISIONS FOR ONE RATE PER
COMPANY PER CALIBRATION FORM; AND SECTION 5 -2 -8 REMOVING THE OPTION OF
OWNER NAME INSTEAD OF BUSINESS NAME, be voted on for final passage at this time.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
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 -4459, AMENDING TITLE 1, "ADMINISTRATION ", CHAPTER 8,
"ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS ", SECTION 1 -8 -1, "ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICE DEPARTMENTS ORGANIZED" TO UPDATE THE TITLES OF DEPARTMENTS
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AND THE HEADS THEREOF AND AMENDING SECTION 1 -8 -3 "DEPARTMENT HEADS" TO
ESTABLISH A RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR DEPARTMENT HEADS, be voted on for
final passage at this time. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time.
Mayor Hayek and Council Members Champion and Dickens left the meeting due to a
conflict of interest on the next item. Mayor Pro tern Wilburn presiding.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, that the ordinance amending Title 3, "Finance,
Taxation and Fees" of the City Code to add a new chapter establishing the Iowa City
Downtown Self- Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) pursuant to the
provisions of Chapter 386, Code of Iowa; and providing for the establishment of an operation
fund and the levy of an annual tax in connection therewith, be given second vote. Economic
Development Coordinator Ford present for discussion. Joe Murphy, 2050 N. Dubuque and
Judy Pfohl, 2229 Abbey Lane appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 4/0/3, with the following
division of roll call vote. Ayes: Bailey, Champion, Mims, Wright. Abstaining: Hayek,
Champion, Dickens. Moved by Mims, seconded by Bailey, to accept petitions opposing
SSMID.
Mayor Hayek and Council Members Champion and Dickens returned. Mayor Hayek now
presiding.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to defer consideration of an ordinance
amending Title 9, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic ", Chapter 1, "Definitions, Administration and
Enforcement of Traffic Provisions ", Section 1, "Definitions "; and amending Title 9, "Motor
Vehicles and Traffic ", to add a new Chapter 11, Automatic Traffic Enforcement, to allow for
red light automated traffic enforcement, until after the first of the year. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/1, Wright voting "no ". Moved by Wilburn, seconded by
Mims, to accept correspondence from James Walker.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 11 -373, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO
THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND PENINSULA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.L.C. (PDC). Moved by
Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from Patrick Steward (X2).
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to defer until December 6 a resolution approving
Economic Development Process and Policies.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, to defer indefinitely a resolution awarding contract
and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of
the Court Hill Trail — Phase Three project.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11 -375, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SNYDER
AND ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA PHASE
FOUR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 11 -376, ESTABLISHING A
REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran present for discussion.
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Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 11 -377, REPEALING RESOLUTION
Nos. 07 -261, 07 -202, 96 -59, 09 -196, 99-379,11-66 AND 11 -231 AND CONSOLIDATING
THE CONTRACTUAL AUTHORITY DELEGATED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE
CITY MANAGER IN SAID EARLIER RESOLUTIONS INTO ONE RESOLUTION AND
MAKING CHANGES TO THE AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
CONTRACTS AND AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURES FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY,
COMMODITIES AND OPERATING SERVICES.
The Mayor noted the current 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; Board of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1, 2012 - January 1,
2017; Planning & Zoning Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment,
ending May 1, 2015; 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 two
vacancies to fill two -year terms January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013; Youth Advisory
Commission for Tate High for a two -year term January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2011. Board of
Appeals for a five -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016, for a Mechanical or
Building Design Professional or a qualified trade representative, if after 3 months no
professional applies or is appointed; Telecommunications Commission for an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment - March 13, 2014. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, December 7, 2011.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Planning & Zoning Commission for an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment - May 1, 2015. Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to accept
correspondence from Michelle Payne.
Council Member Dickens invited everyone to "Celebrate the Seasons" in downtown Iowa
City starting Friday night and all day Saturday; and congratulated Regina High School on
their second straight Class 2 -A state football title.
Council Member Bailey presented gifts from the Mayor of Seoul to Mayor Hayek, stated
she had distributed a memo regarding her attendance at the UNESCO Creative Cities
Conference and would include copies in the next packet, and thanked the Convention and
Visitors Bureau Board for allowing her to attend the conference.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn congratulated the American Cancer Society for the successful
"Dancing with the Stars" fundraiser.
Council Member Wright wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, and safe travels.
Council Member Champion echoed Council Member Wright's comments, and reminded
everyone to properly cook the turkey.
Council Member Mims thanked volunteer Linda Schreiber for all her planting efforts in the
downtown and ped mall and the thousands of plants donated over the years; and
congratulated Dale on his retirement.
Mayor Hayek echoed the comments regarding Linda Schreiber, and stated the downtown
holiday decorations are looking good.
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City Manager Markus wished Dale the best in his retirement.
Asst. City Manager Helling reported that Linda Schreiber had given Dale a pair of heavy
gardening gloves as a retirement gift hoping he might be downtown in the spring working in
the planters.
City Atty. Dilkes thanked Dale for all his efforts, and stated he would be missed.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the
professional competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge
is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that
individuals' reputations and those individuals requested a closed session (City Manager, City
Attorney, and City Clerk). The Mayor adjourned into executive session 8:30 p.m.
Council returned to open session 8:45 p.m.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn special meeting 8:46 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk