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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 24, 2012
Iowa City City Council meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding. Council
Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton. Staff
members present: Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Bentley, Andrew, Miklo, O'Brien, Fay, Moran, Neumann,
Clark, Hargadine, Yapp, Fosse.
The Mayor announced that items 6b and 6c, relating to the comprehensive plan and rezoning
on Jefferson Street, will be deferred at the request of the applicant.
The Mayor proclaimed February 2012 Black History Month, Human Rights Commissioner
Orville Townsend accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lucas Elementary students:
Ella Lowry, Sevyn Cramer, Cole Milder.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, 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:
January 4 Special Council Formal Official and Complete; January 6 Council Work Session —
Meeting with Area Legislators; January 10 Council Work Session; January 10 Special Council
Formal Official and Complete; January 17 Special Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in
minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Board of Adjustment —
December 14, 2011; Human Rights Commission - December 20, 2011; Police Citizens Review
Board - November 16, 2011.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (Renewal):
Class C Liquor License for Caffrey IC, Inc., dba Iowa City Fieldhouse, 118 S. Dubuque St.;
Special Class C Liquor License for Leaf, LLC, dba Leaf Kitchen, 301 '/2 Kirkwood Ave.;
Outdoor Service Area for Leaf,. LLC, dba Leaf Kitchen, 301 '/2 Kirkwood Ave.; Class C Liquor
License for Pub On Clinton Street, LLC, dba Pints, 118 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License
for Devotay, Inc., dba Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Chili Yummy
Yummy Chili, Inc., dba Chili Yummy Yummy Chili, 100 S. Linn St.; RES. 12 -21, TO ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT to Caffrey IC, Inc., dba Iowa City Fieldhouse, 118 S. Dubuque St.
Resolutions: RES. 12 -22, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND MIDWESTONE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 415 N
GOVERNOR STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -23, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT1015 DIANA STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 12 -24, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
630 WHITING AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -25, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE NORTHSIDE MARKETPLACE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RES. 12 -26, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE NORTH MARKET SQUARE PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT;
RES. 12 -27, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2011 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT; RES. 12 -28, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE LANDFILL STAGE 1 CELL
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
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Setting Public Hearings: RES. 12 -29, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 21,
2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 658 SOUTH
LUCAS STREET; RES. 12 -30, INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF
LAND EAST OF STURGIS CORNER DRIVE AND WEST OF THE IOWA RIVER TO RAVI
LODGING, INC., AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 21, 2012; RES. 12-
31, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 21, 2012, ON AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 3 -4 -3, POTABLE WATER USE AND SERVICE FEES
AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING; RES. 12 -32,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 21, 2012, REGARDING THE INTENT TO
ENTER INTO A LEASE WITH THE IOWA VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AT THE EAST
SIDE RECYCLING CENTER; RES. 12 -33, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY
21, 2012, REGARDING THE INTENT TO ENTER INTO A LEASE WITH THE FRIENDS OF
HISTORIC PRESERVATION (SALVAGE BARN) AT THE EAST SIDE RECYCLING CENTER;
RES. 12 -34, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 21, 2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO
CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 412 RONALDS STREET.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $13,874,442.51 for the period of
December 1 through December 31, 2011, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit.
Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planning regarding Removal of disabled parking
space in front of 430 North Van Buren Street; Petition from 288 individuals regarding Taft
Speedway and No Name Road Flood Mitigation and Iowa City Gateway (Dubuque Street and
Park Road Bridge) Projects [Previously distributed at 1/9 budget session); Glenn Siders
regarding Broadway Street Request; City Engr. regarding Competitive Quotation Memo; Robert
G. Dostal regarding Roosevelt School; Judith Dillman regarding MMGP and City Park Access
Plans [staff response included]; Royceann Porter regarding Rebuttal of PCRB Complaint # 11-
01; Mark Shields, Kristy Hartsgrove, Jennifer Baum regarding Rezoning support and thank you
911 N. Governor Street; Sherry and Amber Christoffer regarding Until Tuesday, A Wounded
Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him; Susan Ward regarding Display of City
Council agendas & disappearance of minutes [staff response included]; Paula Swygard
regarding Thank you (Planning & Zoning appointment); Mark Phillips, Libris Fidelis regarding
New Moped Regulations [staff response included]; Nathan Wyrick regarding Melrose Vendor
Packet [staff response included]; Steve Dachtler regarding MidAmerican Energy Community
Contact; Ulla Nilsen regarding Final Short Sample Clean Air Act Resolution.
The following individuals, representing Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (CC[)
appeared requesting restrictions on the proliferation of payday lending institutions in Iowa City:
Sarah Clark, 500 Brown Street; Ryan Downing, 3019 Pinecrest Rd.; Jeff Strottmann, 426 S.
Dodge St.; and Helene Hembreiker, 3002 Parkview Ave. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by
Mims to accept correspondence from Sarah Clark.
Council Member Payne left the meeting due to a conflict of interest on items 6a -6d.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to change the
boundary of the Northside Marketplace to exclude properties located at 228 & 232 Bloomington
Street and 311 & 313 Linn Street. Senior Planner Miklo presented a power point.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt 12 -35, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN TO CHANGE THE BOUNDARY OF THE NORTHSIDE MARKETPLACE TO EXCLUDE
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 228 & 232 BLOOMINGTON STREET AND 311 & 313 LINN
STREET. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted unanimously, 6/0/1, Payne abstaining.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to change the
land use designation from Office Commercial to High Density Multi - Family for property located at
821 E. Jefferson Street. Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to continue public hearing and
defer a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation from
Office Commercial to High Density Multi - Family for property located at 821 E. Jefferson Street,
until February 21. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0/1, Payne abstaining.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from Jeff Jones and
Michael Pugh.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning .47 -acres of land located at 821 Jefferson
Street from Commercial Office (CO -1) to High Density Multi - Family Residential (RM -44) (REZ11-
00018). Moved by Champion, seconded by Throgmorton, to continue public hearing and defer an
ordinance rezoning .47 -acres of land located at 821 Jefferson Street from Commercial Office (CO-
1) to High Density Multi - Family Residential (RM -44) (REZ11- 00018), until February 21. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0/1, Payne abstaining. Moved by Dickens, seconded
by Mims, to accept correspondence from Jeff Jones and Michael Pugh.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, that the 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), be given second vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0/1, Payne abstaining.
Council Member Payne returned to the meeting.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home
located at 317 Douglass Court. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -37, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF
A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 317 DOUGLASS COURT.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Wastewater Treatment Facilities Consolidation Project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish notice to
bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -38, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES CONSOLIDATION
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE
FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Highway 218 and Melrose Avenue Traffic Signalization
Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish
notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -39, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 218 AND MELROSE AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE
FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for the construction of the North Market Square Park Pavilion Project, establishing
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amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders,
and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 12 -40, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH MARKET SQUARE PARK PAVILION 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. Individual Council Members expressed appreciation for the project.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor
Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 4, entitled "Parking Regulations," Section 1, entitled "Parking
Prohibited in Specified Places," to prohibit parking adjacent to a curb extension, be given first
vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 9, "Motor Vehicles
and Traffic," Chapter 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, be given second vote. The Mayor reported that Council had agreed to schedule a
work session on February 21 prior to consideration of the third vote. The following individuals
appeared: Blake Whitten; Shean Cirtin, Muscatine Ave.; Martha Hampfill, Oakcrest St.; Matthew
Grimm, 712 Spring St.; Susan Enzel, Magowan Ave.; and Alex Paige. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Dickens. Nays: Payne, Champion, Throgmorton.
Absent: None. Moved by Dickens, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept correspondence from
Chris Huston, Larry Baker, Thomas Carsner, Gary Clement, Jim Throgmorton, Sue Travis (2),
Nancy Williams, Paul Weller, Garry Bleckwenn, Carol Potter, Sarah Richardson, Nancy Sprince.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance to adopt the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Iowa City, Iowa, 2012, aka "City Code," be given second vote.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 12 -4462, 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 passed and adopted. City Atty. Dilkes stated the effective date of the
ordinance would be May 1 to allow completion of those already in process.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -41, SETTING POLICIES
IMPLEMENTING IOWA CITY CODE 4 -5 -8, INCLUDING ALLOWABLE PAULA RATIO, PAULA
RATIO DEFINITIONS, CRITERIA FOR AUDITING ESTABLISHMENTS, AND INITIAL DEPOSIT
AMOUNT FOR AUDITS. In response to Champion, the City Atty. stated the ordinance is effective
when the application is made and looking back 12 months.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -42, APPROVING EXECUTION OF
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY
TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR LANDFILL GAS, AIR AND
WATER QUALITY MONITORING AT THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -43, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE HIGHWAY 218 AND MELROSE
AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION PROJECT [UST- 218 - 4(39)-- 4A -52].
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -44, AUTHORIZING IOWA CITY
TRANSIT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CORALVILLE
TRANSIT AND ELDER SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS FOR A NEW
FREEDOM GRANT.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 12 -45, AWARDING CONTRACT to
ABM Janitorial Services for $117,383.86 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT. Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien present
for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll
call vote. Ayes: Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Champion, Dickens. Nays: Throgmorton. Absent:
None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -46, ADOPTING AN
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN -UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW
REMOVAL, SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND DIRECTING THE
CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR
COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to grant a 30 -day extension to the Police Citizens
Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on Complaint #11 -02.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to approve a tentative agreement between the City of
Iowa City and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local #183.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to approve a tentative agreement between the City
of Iowa City and the Police Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City.
The Mayor noted the previous vacancies on Boards and Commissions: Board of Adjustment
for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2014; 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, February 15, 2012.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Airport Commission for an unexpired term, effective
upon appointment - March 1, 2014; Housing & Community Development Commission for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment - September 1, 2014. Applications must be received
by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to accept
correspondence from Steve Crane and Michael McKay.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to make the following appointments: appoint Paul
Hoffey, 35 Somerset PI., to the Civil Service Commission for a four -year term April 2, 2012 - April
4, 2016; appoint Mark Holbrook, 317 Fairview Ave., to the Senior Center Commission for a three -
year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following Boards and Commissions and
all will be readvertised: Airport Commission for a four -year term March 1, 2012 - March 1, 2016;
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five -year term January 1, 2012 -
December 31, 2016 (New full 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, 2010 -
December 31, 2015; Airport Zoning Commission for a six -year term January 1, 2012 - December
31, 2017 (New full term); Historic Preservation Commission for four vacancies, one 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,
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2012 — March 13, 2015; Youth Advisory Commission for a two -year term 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.]
Council Member Throgmorton reported on a meeting with Henri Harper and students in the
Fast Trac program. Council Member Dobyns congratulated Lucas Elementary students on
receiving the Citizenship Awards earlier in the meeting; and encouraged sophomores and juniors
in high school sot consider getting involved in the community and suggested applying for the
Youth Advisory Commission.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn meeting 8:07 p.m.
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Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
"Ma"rian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 1/4/12
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Council Members
present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to appoint City Clerk Karr as Temporary Chairperson.
Temporary Chair Karr presiding.
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of the
Mayor of the City of Iowa City. Moved and seconded to nominate Matt Hayek. Moved and
seconded to close nominations. After voice vote the Temporary Chair declared Matt Hayek
as the Mayor of Iowa City for a two year term.
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of
Mayor Pro tem of the City of Iowa City. Moved and seconded to nominate Susan Mims.
Moved and seconded to close nominations. After voice vote the Temporary Chair declared
Susan Mims as the Mayor Pro tem of Iowa City for a two year term.
The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Mayor Hayek and Mayor Pro tem
Mims. Mayor Hayek now presiding.
Moved and seconded to make the following Council committee appointments: Dickens
and Champion to the Rules Committee; Payne to the Emergency Management Commission;
Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton and Hayek as alternate to the
Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County; Hayek to the Iowa City /Coralville
Visitors & Convention Bureau; Hayek, Mims, Payne, to the Economic Development
Committee; Dobyns as liaison and Payne as alternate to the Youth Advisory Commission;
Throgmorton as Chief Elected Officials Board; City Manager Markus and Hayek as alternate
to the Metro Coalition of Cities; City Manager Markus and Susan Mims to the Joint
Emergency Communication Center Policy Board; Throgmorton to the East Central Iowa
Council of Governments (ECICOG); Dobyns and Dickens to the Seats Paratransit Advisory
Committee; Champion to the JC Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee; Throgmorton to
the UNESCO Board of Directors; Asst. to City Manager Fruin to the Self- Supporting non-
voting representative from Iowa City (SSMID) New appointment this year required by City
ordinance; Fire Chief Rocca and Police Capt. Wyss to the Johnson County E911 Service
Board. New appointment this year required by State.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -01, ESTABLISHING CITY OF IOWA CITY
2012 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES, as amended. Mayor Hayek introduced recently hired City
lobbyists Tom Stanberry and Jessica Harder.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -02, ESTABLISHING CITY OF IOWA CITY
STRATEGIC PLANNING PRIORITIES, as amended.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 5:32 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 /Maria n K. Karr, City Clea�k,
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4a(2) MEMORANDUM
Date: January 16, 2012
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session - Meeting with Area Legislators, January 6, 2012,
7:30 AM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Throgmorton, Payne
Absent: Dobyns
Legislators: Senator Joe Bolkcom, Senator Robert Dvorsky, Representative Dave Jacoby,
Representative Vicki Lensing
Absent: Senator Hahn, Representative Mascher, Representative Kaufmann
Lobbyists: Stanberry, Harder
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse, Davidson, Long
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
Handouts:
➢ Iowa League of Cities Legislative Priorities 2012
➢ RES. 12 -01, Resolution establishing City of Iowa City 2012 Legislative Priorities
➢ RES. 12 -02, Resolution establishing City of Iowa City Strategic Planning Priorities
➢ Commercial Property Tax Cut Fact Sheet
Review of Council Legislative Priorities as determined by resolution
Mayor Hayek thanked the local delegation for taking time to meet with Iowa City, and stated
copies of the recently passed resolutions concerning legislative priorities and strategic planning
priorities were being distributed. The following items were identified and discussed:
1. Economic Development
TIF
2. Krupp Place Judicial Decision
Co -ops
3. Road Use Tax
4. Amtrak Service between Chicago -Iowa City -Des Moines
5. Chapter 411: Police /Fire Pension System
6. Commercial Property Tax Reductions & Diversification of Local Government Revenue
Options
Hotel -Motel Tax
7. Alcohol — Local Regulatory Authority
8. Iowa League of Cities and Metropolitan Priorities
Council Work Session
January 6, 2012
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General Updates
Community Development Coordinator Long asked for support for the low -head dam public
hazard (DNR) program, noting it was previously funded but is not currently. Long stated the
program would work well with the proposed white water park on the Iowa River south of
Burlington Street.
Meeting adjourned 8:33 AM.
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MEMORANDUM �
Date: January 18, 2012
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 10, 2012, 5:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: Graham
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Bentley, Dilkes, Karr, Hargadine, Yapp, Moran, Fosse, Rocca,
Davidson, Miklo
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Board of Appeals — no applicants, readvertise
Telecommunications Commission — no applicants, readvertise
Planning & Zoning Commission — appoint Paula Swygard
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar # 5d(5) — resolution accepting work ... Police Storage Project) In
response to Council Member Payne, Public Works Director Fosse stated he would prepare a
response as to why the project came in over the estimated cost.
2. (Consent Calendar # 5d(6) — resolution accepting work ... Iowa River Trail — Napoleon to
the Trueblood Project) In response to Council Member Payne, Public Works Director
reported that the cost estimates were based on past projects and the City realized a value
with the down economy on the project.
3. (Agenda item # 10 — Ordinance amending Title 9 .... Red light automated traffic
enforcement) In response to Council Member Dobyns, Council suggested discussion wait
for the formal meeting.
4. (Agenda item # 12 — Ordinance amending Title 4 .... Persons under legal age ...
requirements for non -bar and entertainment venue exceptions) In response to Council
Member Champion, City Atty. Dilkes asked that the item not be expedited as a resolution
which sets the PAULA rate is being prepared for the January 24 meeting and both should be
considered at that time.
Council Work Session
January 10, 2012
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NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION [IP#7]
PCD Director Davidson and Senior Planner Miklo presented a power point. After discussion
Council directed staff to continue researching impacts of the RM 44 zone; review zoning code
enforcement/management of properties; investigate conservation district designations for areas
that do not qualify for historic district designation; review the extent of the Central Business
District zones as they impact the older neighborhoods; and continue dialogue with
neighborhood representatives.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Davidson)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [December 8, 15, 22, January 5]
December 8
1. (IP7 — Article form City Manager) Mayor Hayek referenced the article on the Ann Arbor,
Michigan pedestrian mall, and stated he had lived there seven years, and how ped malls
work in some places and not in others.
December 15
No discussion
December 22
1. (IP6 — Letter from Carol Kopf re Fluoridation) In response to Council Member Dobyns,
Public Works Director Fosse reported that the ppm rate is .75.
January 5
1. (IP9 — Public Meetings in Alternative Locations) Majority agreed to maintain current
location and pursue other locations with specific issues in mind and not routine business.
2. (IP11 — KXIC Radio Show) Council agreed to the following schedule:
January 11 -
Mims
January 18 -
Payne
January 25 -
Dobyns
February 1 -
Throgmorton
February 8 -
Dickens
February 15 -
Hayek
February 22 -
Champion
3. (IP5 — Function of Boards /Commissions) Majority requested that the item be schedule
for a future work session.
COUNCIL TIME
1. In response to Council Member Throgmorton, City Clerk Karr said she would prepare a
memo regarding rebroadcasting of the January 7 and 9 budget work sessions.
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP#6]
1. In response to Council Member Payne, Mayor Hayek stated the RM44 review would be
included on the pending list.
2. Council Member Champion noted that the discussion of Public Owned - Iowa City owned
houses and possible redistributing throughout the community had been on the list
forever and asked that it be scheduled. Majority asked that it be scheduled.
Council Work Session
January 10, 2012
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MEETING SCHEDULE
In response to Mayor Hayek, City Clerk Karr noted that the special formal scheduled for January
31 has been cancelled. The 31St meeting will be dedicated to hearing final budget presentations
from Boards /Commissions and community events, and provide Council and staff to make final
decisions, Council will be setting the public hearing on the budget at their regular meeting on
February 21.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
No discussion.
Meeting adjourned 6:35 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 1/10/12
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton.
The Mayor proclaimed Martin Luther King Day — Monday, January 16, 2012,
Human Rights Commissioner David Brown accepting.
The Mayor stated the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards for Lucas Elementary
students will be deferred to January 24, 2012.
Steve Dochtler, MidAmerican Energy presented a check to Fire Chief Rocca
recognizing Fire Station #4 for participating in the energy efficiency measures for new
construction.
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 29 Special Council Work Session — Strategic Planning; November 29
Special Council Work Session — Orientation; December 5 Special Council Work
Session — Strategic Planning; December 6 Special Council Work Session;
December 6 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 - November 17, 2011; Board of Adjustment - September 14, 2011;
Historic Preservation Commission - November 10, 2011; Housing and Community
Development Commission - November 17, 2011; Human Rights Commission -
November 15, 2011; Planning & Zoning Commission - November 3, 2011; Planning
& Zoning Commission - November 17, 2011; Planning & Zoning Commission -
December 1, 2011; Public Art Advisory Committee - September 1, 2011; Senior
Center Commission - November 17, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission - October 2,
2011; Youth Advisory Commission - October 16, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission
- December 4, 2011.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C
Liquor License for Mekong Restaurant, 5 Sturgis Corner Dr.; Class C Liquor License
for Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 S. Waterfront Dr.; Class C Liquor License
for Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Baroncini, 104 S.
Linn ST.; Class C Liquor License for Bluebird Diner, 330 E. Market St.; Class C
Liquor License for Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Joe's
Place, 115 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Hawkeye Hideaway, 310 E.
Prentiss St.; Outdoor Service Area for Hawkeye Hideaway, 310 E. Prentiss St.;
Class C Beer Permit for Fast Break, 2580 Naples Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for
Acapulco Mexican Bakery #2, 1937 Keokuk St.
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Resolutions: RES. 12 -3, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LISTING AGREEMENT
WITH SKOGMAN REALTY FOR AVIATION COMMERCE PARK TO EXTEND THE
TERM; RES. 12 -4, AUTHORIZING THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY TO
RETURN A DISASTER GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,725 TO THE FEDERAL
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) RECEIVED
FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC HOUSING UNIT LOCATED AT
608 EASTMOOR, IOWA CITY, IOWA, WHICH WAS DAMAGED IN THE FLOOD OF
2008; RES. 12 -5, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 415 N GOVERNOR STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 12 -6, 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 59 REGAL LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 12 -7, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY POLICE STORAGE
PROJECT; RES. 12 -8, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA RIVER TRAIL -
NAPOLEON TO TRUEBLOOD PROJECT; RES. 12 -9, 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 AND MOKA JAVA LLC; RES. 12 -10,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE COLLEGE GREEN PARK LIGHTING
REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 12 -11, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JANUARY 24, 2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 317 DOUGLASS COURT; RES. 12 -12, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON JANUARY 24, 2012 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES CONSOLIDATION PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 12 -13, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY
24, 2012 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 218 AND MELROSE
AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 12 -14,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 24, 2012 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH MARKET SQUARE PARK PAVILION
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $12,190,909.93 for the period
of November 1 through November 30, 2011, as recommended by the finance
director subject to audit.
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Correspondence: Asst. Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1)
STOP sign at the intersection of Lower West Branch Road and Amhurst Street, (1)
STOP sign at the intersection of Rochester Avenue and Teton Circle, and (1) STOP
sign at the intersection of Rochester Avenue and Boyd Court; Jeffrey K. McGinness
regarding School Board Relationship; Judith M. Pascoe regarding Thanks; City Engr.
regarding Competitive Quotation Memo; Thomas Carroll regarding Response to
Previous Correspondence to Council re Authorizing Expenditures [staff response
included]; Jim L. Maynard regarding City considering sale of Southwest Quarter of
Chauncey Swan Plaza Block; Congressman Dave Loebsack regarding Iowa City,
Coralville, and North Liberty Kids Send Our Troops Holiday Cheer; David Bates
regarding Televising /Streaming of Upcoming Budget Sessions [staff response
included]; Steven G. Miller, President AFSCME Local 183 regarding Proposal to
eliminate five positions; Michael McCarthy regarding Provactive; Jerry Moore
regarding Crows in Ped Mail; Orville Nelson regarding Highway 1 Trail; Andy Brodie
regarding Demolition /development on East Washington [staff response included x2].
The following individuals appeared regarding saving The Red Avocado, and demolition
of houses in the 500 block of Washington Street: Brandon Ross, Rebecca Rosenbaum,
1035 Howell St.; Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut St.; Jason Bradley, 505 E. Washington
St.; Yale Cohn; Nialle Sylvan, 1722 Morningside Dr.; Garry Klein, 628 -2nd Ave.; Cecile
Kuenzli, 705 S. Summit St.; Gregory Delzer, 417 Kimball Rd.; Jim Walters, 1033
Washington St.; Helen Burford, 528 E. College St.; Jeff Cox, 112 S. Dodge St.; Sarah
Clark for Joan Jehle, 1167 E. Jefferson St.; and Shari DeGraw, 519 Brown St. Steve
Dochtler, 1630 Lower Muscatine, introduced himself as the new MidAmerican Energy
Community contact. Mayor Hayek announced that the Council would be ending public
discussion and proceeding with the agenda, and stated public comment could resume
again at the end of the agenda business. Moved and seconded to accept petitions filed
by 319 individuals to save The Red Avocado.
Council Member Payne left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for January 24 on a resolution
amending the Comprehensive Plan to change the boundary of the Northside
Marketplace to exclude properties located at 228 & 232 Bloomington Street and 311 &
313 Linn Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, Payne abstaining.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for January 24 on a resolution
amending the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation from Office
Commercial to High Density Multi - Family for property located at 821 E. Jefferson Street.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, Payne abstaining.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for January 24th on an ordinance
rezoning .47 -acres of land located at 821 Jefferson Street from Commercial Office (CO-
1) to High Density Multi - Family Residential (RM -44) (REZ11- 00018). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, Payne abstaining.
A public hearing was held 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).
Moved and seconded that the 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), be given first vote. The Mayor declared
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the motion carried unanimously, Payne abstaining. The Mayor stated 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), has been withdrawn at applicant's request. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Duane Musser. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, Payne abstaining. Nancy Carlson appeared.
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. 12 -4461, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 0.88 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2218 ROCHESTER AVENUE, LOW DENSITY SINGLE -
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS -5) TO LOW DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
(RM -12) (REZ11- 00009), be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, Payne abstaining. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, Payne abstaining. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted,
unanimously, Payne abstaining. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from
James Clark. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, Payne abstaining.
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) (REZ11- 00016), be given second vote. The
following individuals appeared: Greg Rockow, PO Box 1591; Ashley Shields, 913 Dewey
St.; Jennifer Baum, 814 Dewey St.; Sarah Clark, 509 Brown St.; Shirley Lindell, 804
Dewey St.; Joel Bishop, 819 Dewey St.; Mark Shields, 913 Dewey St.; Michael Petkewec,
1012 N. Summit St.; Mike Wright, 225 N. Lucas St.; and Nancy Carlson, 1002 E.
Jefferson St.. The Mayor declared the ordinance defeated, 0/6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: None. Nays: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Throgmorton. Abstaining: Payne.
Council Member Payne returned to the meeting.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 410 Douglass Street.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -15, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 410 DOUGLASS STREET.
Council Member Payne left the meeting due to a conflict of interest on the following
item.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving conveyance of a utility easement
across Ralston Creek located within Lot 1, Block 20, County Seat Addition, Iowa City,
Iowa.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -16, AUTORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A
UTILITY EASEMENT TO MIDAMERICAN ENERGY ACROSS RALSTON CREEK
LOCATED WITHIN LOT 1, BLOCK 20, COUNTY SEAT ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted unanimously, Payne abstaining.
Council Member Payne returned to the meeting.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 9, "Motor Vehicles and
Traffic," Chapter 1, "Definitions;" and amending Title 9, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," to
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add a new Chapter 11, "Automatic Traffic Enforcement," to allow for red light automated
traffic enforcement, be given first vote. The following individuals appeared: Susan
Enzle, 216 Magowan; Greg Delzer, 417 Kimball Rd.; Nialle Sylvan, 1722 Morningside
Dr.; Roger Knight, Jr., Rebecca Rosenbaum, 1035 Howell St.; Ross Minor; Sean
Adams, 926 Deforest Ave.; Brandon Ross; and Nancy Carlson. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dobyns, Hayek,
Mims, Dickens. Nays: Champion, Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Gary Hughes, Susan Enzle, W.H. Kamery,
Ed Walters, Gary Clement, Alan Nagel, Harvey Miler, Ryan Denke.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance to adopt the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Iowa City, Iowa, 2012, aka "City Code," be given first vote.
Moved and seconded 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 second vote.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -17, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A 28E AGREEMENT AMONG THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND CERTAIN OTHER CITIES AND INDEPENDENT FIRE
DISTRICTS IN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, FOR MUTUAL FIRE AID PROTECTION.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -18, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO
PURCHASE AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2011125, A.30 ACRE PARCEL OF PROPERTY
ABUTTING RALSTON CREEK AND ACROSS FROM THE LONGFELLOW TRAIL AS
PUBLIC PARKLAND.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -19, 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 NEUMANN
MONSON PC TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR THE ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTER PROJECT.
The Mayor noted the previous 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); Airport Zoning Commission for a
six -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017. (New full term); Civil Service
Commission for a four -year term April 2, 2012 - April 4, 2016;
Historic Preservation Commission for four vacancies, one 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. 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,
2010 - December 31, 2015; Senior Center Commission for a three -year term January 1,
2012 - December 31, 2014; Youth Advisory Commission for a two -year term 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, January 18, 2012.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Board of Adjustment for an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2014; Applications must be received by
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5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Barbara Eckstein.
Moved and seconded to appoint Paula Swygard, 426 Douglas Street, to the
Planning & Zoning Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment —
May 1, 2015.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following vacancies and both
will be readvertised: 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. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless
specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period
of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the
Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
The Mayor announced that Council would continue discussion regarding saving The
Red Avocado, and demolition of houses in the 500 block of Washington Street. The
following individuals appeared: Pam Michaud, College Green Park; Edward
Sobolewski, 746 Juniper Dr.; David Burt, 102 Parsons Ave.; Joann Sinclair, 616 Rundell
St.; Anna Hurley, 605 E. Burlington; Rebecca Rosenbaum, 1035 Howell St.; and
Brandon Ross. Roger Knight, Jr. reported cracks and splits in the downtown sidewalk
near the ped. mall, and noted concerns for those in wheelchairs, staff will follow up.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 10:25 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s /Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s /Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS 1/17/12
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:45 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Hayek, Mims, Payne. Absent:
Dickens Throgmorton, Dobyns.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -20, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AMENDMENT #2 TO THE NOVEMBER 2, 2009 AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT,
LLC TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE LOWER
MUSCATINE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (KIRKWOOD AVE. TO 1ST AVE).
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting at 7:47 a.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
Sul5mitted for publication — /18/12.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 4, 2012
Iowa City City Council Special meeting, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Council Members
present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton. Staff members
present: Markus, Fruin, Bentley, Dilkes, Davidson, Karr.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to appoint City Clerk Karr as Temporary
Chairperson. Temporary Chair Karr presiding.
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of the
Mayor of the City of Iowa City. Moved by Dickens, seconded by Champion, to nominate Matt
Hayek. Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to close nominations. After voice vote the
Temporary Chair declared Matt Hayek as the Mayor of Iowa City for a two year term.
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of
Mayor Pro tem of the City of Iowa City. Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to
nominate Susan Mims. Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Throgmorton, to close nominations.
After voice vote the Temporary Chair declared Susan Mims as the Mayor Pro tem of Iowa
City for a two year term.
The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Mayor Hayek and Mayor Pro tem
Mims. Mayor Hayek now presiding.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, to make the following Council committee
appointments: Dickens and Champion to the Rules Committee; Payne to the Emergency
Management Commission; Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton and
Hayek as alternate to the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County; Hayek to
the Iowa City /Coralville Visitors & Convention Bureau; Hayek, Mims, Payne, to the Economic
Development Committee; Dobyns as liaison and Payne as alternate to the Youth Advisory
Commission; Throgmorton as Chief Elected Officials Board; City Manager Markus and Hayek
as alternate to the Metro Coalition of Cities; City Manager Markus and Susan Mims to the
Joint Emergency Communication Center Policy Board; Throgmorton to the East Central Iowa
Council of Governments (ECICOG); Dobyns and Dickens to the Seats Paratransit Advisory
Committee; Champion to the JC Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee; Throgmorton to
the UNESCO Board of Directors; Asst. to City Manager Fruin to the Self- Supporting non-
voting representative from Iowa City (SSMID) New appointment this year required by City
ordinance; Fire Chief Rocca and Police Capt. Wyss to the Johnson County E911 Service
Board. New appointment this year required by State.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 12 -01, ESTABLISHING CITY
OF IOWA CITY 2012 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES, as amended. Mayor Hayek introduced
recently hired City lobbyists Tom Stanberry and Jessica Harder. In response to Throgmorton
a friendly amendment was made to amend the resolution, first sentence of the second
paragraph under "Economic Development ", by deleting "...however, the City believes certain
reforms of the current TIF statute should be considered." and replacing it with " ... however, the
City believes the current TIF statute should be amended."
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 12 -02, ESTABLISHING
CITY OF IOWA CITY STRATEGIC PLANNING PRIORITIES, as amended. In response to
Throgmorton a friendly amendment was made to amend the resolution, second bullet under
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"Significant New Projects, Policies, and Initiatives ", by replacing the word "existing" with
"targeted ".
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn special meeting 5:32 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 10, 2012
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Bentley, Karr,
Davidson, Fosse, Morris, Moran, Rocca, Rackis, Yapp, Hargadine.
The Mayor proclaimed Martin Luther King Day — Monday, January 16, 2012,
Human Rights Commissioner David Brown accepting.
The Mayor stated the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards for Lucas Elementary
students will be deferred to January 24, 2012.
Steve Dochtler, MidAmerican Energy presented a check to Fire Chief Rocca
recognizing Fire Station #4 for participating in the energy efficiency measures for new
construction.
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 29 Special Council Work Session — Strategic Planning; November 29
Special Council Work Session — Orientation; December 5 Special Council Work
Session — Strategic Planning; December 6 Special Council Work Session,
December 6 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 - November 17, 2011; Board of Adjustment - September 14, 2011;
Historic Preservation Commission - November 10, 2011; Housing and Community
Development Commission - November 17, 2011; Human Rights Commission -
November 15, 2011; Planning & Zoning Commission - November 3, 2011; Planning
& Zoning Commission - November 17, 2011; Planning & Zoning Commission -
December 1, 2011; Public Art Advisory Committee - September 1, 2011; Senior
Center Commission - November 17, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission - October 2,
2011; Youth Advisory Commission - October 16, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission
- December 4, 2011.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C
Liquor License for Mekong Enterprises, Inc., dba Mekong Restaurant, 5 Sturgis
Corner Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Carlos
O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 S. Waterfront Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa
City Yacht Club, LLC, dba Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor
License for Baroncini, LLC, dba Baroncini, 104 S. Linn ST.; Class C Liquor License
for 2 -Tone, Inc., dba Bluebird Diner, 330 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License for
Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for
Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License
for Amber Miller dba Hawkeye Hideaway, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Outdoor Service Area
for Amber Miller dba Hawkeye Hideaway, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Class C Beer Permit
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for Reif Oil Company, dba Fast Break, 2580 Naples Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for
Gonzalez & Garcia Partners dba Acapulco Mexican Bakery #2, 1937 Keokuk St.
Resolutions: RES. 12 -3, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LISTING AGREEMENT
WITH SKOGMAN REALTY FOR AVIATION COMMERCE PARK TO EXTEND THE
TERM; RES. 12 -4, AUTHORIZING THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY TO
RETURN A DISASTER GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,725 TO THE FEDERAL
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) RECEIVED
FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC HOUSING UNIT LOCATED AT
608 EASTMOOR, IOWA CITY, IOWA, WHICH WAS DAMAGED IN THE FLOOD OF
2008; RES. 12 -5, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 415 N GOVERNOR STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 12 -6, 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 59 REGAL LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 12 -7, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY POLICE STORAGE
PROJECT; RES. 12 -8, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA RIVER TRAIL -
NAPOLEON TO TRUEBLOOD PROJECT; RES. 12 -9, 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 AND MOKA JAVA LLC; RES. 12 -10,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE COLLEGE GREEN PARK LIGHTING
REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 12 -11, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JANUARY 24, 2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 317 DOUGLASS COURT; RES. 12 -12, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON JANUARY 24, 2012 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES CONSOLIDATION PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 12 -13, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY
24, 2012 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 218 AND MELROSE
AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 12 -14,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 24, 2012 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH MARKET SQUARE PARK PAVILION
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
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Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $12,190,909.93 for the period
of November 1 through November 30, 2011, as recommended by the finance
director subject to audit.
Correspondence: Asst. Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1)
STOP sign at the intersection of Lower West Branch Road and Amhurst Street, (1)
STOP sign at the intersection of Rochester Avenue and Teton Circle, and (1) STOP
sign at the intersection of Rochester Avenue and Boyd Court; Jeffrey K. McGinness
regarding School Board Relationship; Judith M. Pascoe regarding Thanks; City Engr.
regarding Competitive Quotation Memo; Thomas Carroll regarding Response to
Previous Correspondence to Council re Authorizing Expenditures [staff response
included]; Jim L. Maynard regarding City considering sale of Southwest Quarter of
Chauncey Swan Plaza Block; Congressman Dave Loebsack regarding Iowa City,
Coralville, and North Liberty Kids Send Our Troops Holiday Cheer; David Bates
regarding Televising /Streaming of Upcoming Budget Sessions [staff response
included]; Steven G. Miller, President AFSCME Local 183 regarding Proposal to
eliminate five positions; Michael McCarthy regarding Provactive; Jerry Moore
regarding Crows in Ped Mall; Orville Nelson regarding Highway 1 Trail; Andy Brodie
regarding Demolition /development on East Washington [staff response included x2].
The following individuals appeared regarding saving The Red Avocado, and demolition
of houses in the 500 block of Washington Street: Brandon Ross, Rebecca Rosenbaum,
1035 Howell St.; Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut St.; Jason Bradley, 505 E. Washington
St.; Yale Cohn; Nialle Sylvan, 1722 Morningside Dr.; Garry Klein, 628 -2nd Ave.; Cecile
Kuenzli, 705 S. Summit St.; Gregory Delzer, 417 Kimball Rd.; Jim Walters, 1033
Washington St.; Helen Burford, 528 E. College St.; Jeff Cox, 112 S. Dodge St.; Sarah
Clark for Joan Jehle, 1167 E. Jefferson St.; and Shari DeGraw, 519 Brown St. Steve
Dochtler, 1630 Lower Muscatine, introduced himself as the new MidAmerican Energy
Community contact. Mayor Hayek announced that the Council would be ending public
discussion and proceeding with the agenda, and stated public comment could resume
again at the end of the agenda business. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by
Champion, to accept petitions filed by 319 individuals to save The Red Avocado.
Council Member Payne left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for January 24 on a
resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to change the boundary of the Northside
Marketplace to exclude properties located at 228 & 232 Bloomington Street and 311 &
313 Linn Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0/1, Payne
abstaining.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to set a public hearing for January 24
on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation
from Office Commercial to High Density Multi - Family for property located at 821 E.
Jefferson Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0/1, Payne
abstaining.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for January 24th
on an ordinance rezoning .47 -acres of land located at 821 Jefferson Street from
Commercial Office (CO -1) to High Density Multi - Family Residential (RM -44) (REZ11-
00018). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0/1, Payne abstaining.
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A public hearing was held 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). The Mayor asked Council Members to
share any ex parte communications and none were reported. PCD Director Davidson
presented a power point.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Mims, that the 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), be given first vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0/1, Payne abstaining. The Mayor
stated 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), has been withdrawn at applicant's
request. Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from
Duane Musser. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0/1, Payne
abstaining. Nancy Carlson appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 12 -4461, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 0.88
ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2218 ROCHESTER AVENUE, LOW DENSITY
SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS -5) TO LOW DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RM -12) (REZ11- 00009), be voted on for final passage at this time. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0/1, Payne abstaining. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0/1, Payne abstaining. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted,
unanimously, 6/0/1, Payne abstaining. Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, to
accept correspondence from James Clark. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0/1, Payne abstaining.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, 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) (REZ11- 00016), be given
second vote. The Mayor asked Council Members to share any ex parte
communications and none were reported. PCD Director Davidson presented a power
point. The following individuals appeared: Greg Rockow, PO Box 1591; Ashley Shields,
913 Dewey St.; Jennifer Baum, 814 Dewey St.; Sarah Clark, 509 Brown St.; Shirley
Lindell, 804 Dewey St.; Joel Bishop, 819 Dewey St.; Mark Shields, 913 Dewey St.;
Michael Petkewec, 1012 N. Summit St.; Mike Wright, 225 N. Lucas St.; and Nancy
Carlson, 1002 E. Jefferson St. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The
Mayor declared the ordinance defeated, 0/6/1, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: None. Nays: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Throgmorton.
Abstaining: Payne. Council directed staff to examine the Comprehensive Plan for the
property.
Council Member Payne returned to the meeting.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 410 Douglass Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -15, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 410 DOUGLASS
STREET.
Council Member Payne left the meeting due to a conflict of interest on the following
item.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving conveyance of a utility easement
across Ralston Creek located within Lot 1, Block 20, County Seat Addition, Iowa City,
Iowa. No one appeared.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 12 -16, AUTORIZING THE
CONVEYANCE OF A UTILITY EASEMENT TO MIDAMERICAN ENERGY ACROSS
RALSTON CREEK LOCATED WITHIN LOT 1, BLOCK 20, COUNTY SEAT ADDITION,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted unanimously, 6/0/1,
Payne abstaining.
Council Member Payne returned to the meeting.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending Title 9, "Motor
Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 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, be given first vote. Transportation Planner Yapp
and Police Chief Hargadine appeared. The following individuals appeared: Susan
Enzle, 216 Magowan; Greg Delzer, 417 Kimball Rd.; Nialle Sylvan, 1722 Morningside
Dr.; Roger Knight, Jr., Rebecca Rosenbaum, 1035 Howell St.; Ross Minor; Sean
Adams, 926 Deforest Ave.; Brandon Ross; and Nancy Carlson. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Dickens. Nays:
Champion, Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Moved by Mims, seconded by
Dickens, to accept correspondence from Gary Hughes, Susan Enzle, W.H. Kamery, Ed
Walters, Gary Clement, Alan Nagel, Harvey Miler, Ryan Denke.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance to adopt the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, 2012, aka "City Code," be given first vote.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dobyns, 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 second
vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -17, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A 28E AGREEMENT
AMONG THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND CERTAIN OTHER CITIES AND
INDEPENDENT FIRE DISTRICTS IN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, FOR MUTUAL
FIRE AID PROTECTION.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -18, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2011125, A.30 ACRE PARCEL
OF PROPERTY ABUTTING RALSTON CREEK AND ACROSS FROM THE
LONGFELLOW TRAIL AS PUBLIC PARKLAND.
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Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 12 -19, 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
NEUMANN MONSON PC TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTER
PROJECT. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor noted the previous 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); Airport Zoning Commission for a
six -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017. (New full term); Civil Service
Commission for a four -year term April 2, 2012 - April 4, 2016;
Historic Preservation Commission for four vacancies, one 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. 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,
2010 - December 31, 2015; Senior Center Commission for a three -year term January 1,
2012 - December 31, 2014; Youth Advisory Commission for a two -year term 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, January 18, 2012.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Board of Adjustment for an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2014; Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion,
to accept correspondence from Barbara Eckstein.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, to appoint Paula Swygard, 426 Douglas
Street, to the Planning & Zoning Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment - May 1, 2015.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following vacancies and both
will be readvertised: 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. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless
specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period
of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the
Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
The Mayor announced that Council would continue discussion regarding saving The
Red Avocado, and demolition of houses in the 500 block of Washington Street. The
following individuals appeared: Pam Michaud, College Green Park; Edward
Sobolewski, 746 Juniper Dr.; David Burt, 102 Parsons Ave.; Joann Sinclair, 616 Rundell
St.; Anna Hurley, 605 E. Burlington; Rebecca Rosenbaum, 1035 Howell St.; and
Brandon Ross. Roger Knight, Jr. reported cracks and splits in the downtown sidewalk
near the ped. mall, and noted concerns for those in wheelchairs, staff will follow up.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adjourn meeting at 10:25 p.m.
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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
JANUARY 17, 2012
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:45 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Hayek, Mims, Payne. Absent:
Dickens Throgmorton, Dobyns. Staff members present: Markus, Dilkes, Karr.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -20, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST AMENDMENT #2 TO THE NOVEMBER 2, 2009 AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE AND
ENVIRONMENT, LLC TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR
THE LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (KIRKWOOD AVE.
TO 1ST AVE).
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to adjourn special meeting at 7:47 a.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk