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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
Iowa City City Council Regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding.
Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Andrew, Bentley, O'Brien,
Rummel, Jordon, Fosse, Hargadine, Moran, Davidson, Havel.
The Mayor announced that Planning & Zoning items, 7c, 7d, 7f, and 7g had been withdrawn
and would not be acted upon by Council at the meeting.
The Mayor presented the State of the City.
The Mayor proclaimed Sertoma Freedom Week — February 12, 2012, Ted Halm accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship awards to Hoover Elementary students:
Baylee Eider and Irene Samuelson.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Throgmorton, 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:
January 7 Council Work Session — Budget; January 9 Council Work Session — Budget;
January 24 Council Work Session; January 24 Special Council Formal Official and Complete;
January 31 Council Work Session — Budget.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in
minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Board of Adjustment — January
11, 2012; Historic Preservation Commission — December 18 2011; Historic Preservation
Commission — January 12; Senior Center Commission - December 15, 2011; Youth Advisory
Commission — December 17, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission — January 8, 2012.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (Renewal): Class C
Liquor License for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo- James, 118 E. Washington St.; Class C Beer Permit for
Kelly Stucker dba Convenience Store, 106 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for El
Ranchero, Inc., dba El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr.; Class E Liquor
License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee #3, 1201 N. Dodge St.; Class E Liquor License for Hy-
Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Food Store #2, 812 S. First Ave.; Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee,
Inc., dba Hy -Vee Food & Drugstore #1, 1720 Waterfront Dr.; Class C Liquor License for
Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service
Area for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; Special
Class C Liquor License for Chansy Keomanivong dba Thai Spice Restaurant, 1210 S. Gilbert
St.; Class C Liquor License for Carl & Ernie Enterprises, LLC, dba Carl & Ernie's Good Time
Pub and Grub, 161 Highway 1 W.; Outdoor Service Area for Carl & Ernie Enterprises, LLC,
dba Carl & Ernie's Good Time Pub and Grub, 161 Highway 1 W.; Class B Beer Permit for Stuff
Corporation, dba Godfathers Pizza, 531 Highway 1 W.; Class C Liquor License for Coach's
Corner Sports Pub, LLC, dba Coach's Corner Sports Pub, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Outdoor
Service Area for Coach's Corner Sports Pub, LLC, dba Coach's Corner Sports Pub, 749
Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class B Liquor License for RBD Iowa City, LLC, dba Sheraton Iowa City,
210 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for RBD Iowa City, LLC, dba Sheraton Iowa City,
210 S. Dubuque St.; RES. 12 -47, TO ISSUE DANCE FLOOR Permit to Brothers of Iowa City,
Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St. and RBD Iowa City, LLC, dba Sheraton
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Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.; RES. 12 -48, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Ekam, LLC.,
dba Ekam Chicago Dog, 245 S. Gilbert St.
Resolutions: RES. 12 -49, AMENDING THE AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
CONSOLIDATION PROJECT; RES. 12 -50, ACCEPTING THE FY 2012 ASPHALT
RESURFACING PROJECT; RES. 12 -51, ACCEPTING THE RIVERSIDE DRIVE FLOOD
REPAIR PROJECT; RES. 12 -52, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE GILBERT STREET
STREETSCAPE PROJECT; RES. 12 -53, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE LOWER
MUSCATINE ROAD - RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL SERVICE CONVERSION PROJECT;
RES. 12 -54, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR NORTHPOINT CROSSING, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE; RES. 12 -55, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
LANDOWNER ONE TEN PROPERTIES, LLC, AND TENANT KMARCELLA, INC. D /B /A
DONNELLY'S PUB, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 12 -56, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
LANDOWNER WILLIAM AND HELEN BYINGTON, AND TENANT LITTLE DONKEYS, INC.
D /B /A PANCHERO'S MEXICAN GRILL, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 12 -57,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF
A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER CELE C. LUBIN REVOCABLE TRUST, AND
TENANT MOTIF, LTD D /B /A BO- JAMES, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 12 -58,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF
A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER MARC MOEN, AND TENANT STARBUCKS
CORPORATION D /B /A STARBUCKS COFFEE #2855 -IA, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES.
12 -59, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT -OF-
WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER 1900 LLC, AND TENANT
TAKANAMI LLC D /B /A TAKANAMI, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 12 -60, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER PLAZA TOWERS LLC, AND TENANT ETRE PLAZA
TOWERS RESTAURANT D /B /A FORMOSA ASIAN CUISINE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE;
RES. 12 -61, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A LISTING AGREEMENT WITH
BLANK & MCCUNE, THE REAL ESTATE COMPANY TO SELL 928 LONGFELLOW COURT;
RES. 12 -62, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1201 MARCY STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -63, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MIDWESTONE BANK, WEST
LIBERTY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1471 BURNS AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 12 -64, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
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MIDWESTONE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2073 SHERMAN
DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES 12 -65, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND MIDWESTONE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2641 GABLE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -66, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO
LEASE WITH MERSCHMAN SEEDS, INC. AND REGENNITTER FARMS, INC. TO LEASE
AN ACCESS WAY FROM MORMON TREK BLVD. TO THE NORTH /SOUTH RUNWAY.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 12 -67, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 6,
2012, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE U.S. HIGHWAY 6 AND SYCAMORE STREET
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 12 -68, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON MARCH 6, 2012, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER WATER MAIN
CROSSINGS PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 12 -69, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 6, 2012, ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA - PHASE 3
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE
FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 12 -70, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $5,376,250 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MIDWESTERN DISASTER
AREA REVENUE BONDS (IOWA CANCER CURE PROJECT) SERIES 2012, 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 THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SAID BONDS for March 20,2012;
(3) DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE SAID BONDS; AND
(4) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT; RES. 12 -71,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 6, 2012 TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED
OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2012 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013,
THE PROPOSED THREE -YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN FOR FY2013 - 2015, AND ALSO THE
MULTI -YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2016;
RES. 12 -72, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 6, 2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO
CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 320 FAIRCHILD STREET; RES. 12 -73,
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 6, 2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 336 SOUTH GOVERNOR STREET.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $12,170,288.56 for the period of
January 1 through January 31, 2012, as recommended by the finance director subject to audit.
Correspondence: Letter from Jay Honohan regarding Senior Center Commission Budget
Report [Previously distributed for 1/31 budget session); Sally Bowers regarding 911 N. Governor
St.; Risa Dotson Eicke regarding Broadway St.; Alyssa Clayden regarding Free Bus Ticket
Program; Steven Miller regarding Layoffs, outsourcing; Libris Fidelis regarding What Happens
When Iowa City Sacrifices Humanistic Zoning; Amy Butler regarding Charity Contest for Linda
Severson memorial [staff response included]; Jean Walker (X4) regarding UI Health Care Master
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Plan as regards the Melrose Neighborhood]; Cody Graham, UISG City Council Liaison regarding
City Code Section 8 -5 -6 amendment; Steve Goetzelman regarding Gilbert St. Road Diet; Jane
A. Messenger regarding Second Request for opinion on two proposed new geographic feature
names, Cardinal Creek and Cardinal Creek South Branch, Johnson County, IA.; Clint R. Cabney
regarding Toxic Fluoride; Robert Sessions regarding Long Term Prosperity; Libris Fidelis
regarding Occupy Iowa City - College Green Park Permit; Corridor Black Business Committee —
FY13 Funding for community events; Johnson County Board of Supervisors regarding New Animal
Shelter.
In response to Council Member Throgmorton, staff will prepare a memo explaining the Midwestern
Disaster Area Revenue Bond procedure.
Bob Oppliger, 1928 Delwood, rep. Bicyclists of Iowa City, requesting Council consider Iowa
City becoming a platinum level bike - friendly community. Orville Townsend, 713 Whiting Ave.,
raised concerns regarding a statement made by a city official in the January 28 Press - Citizen
concerning PCDB Board Member Royceann Porter. Brian Hurley, referenced a letter from Robert
Sessions re Long Term Prosperity and encouraged the community organize around climate
change. Mary Adams, 1172 Hotz Ave., and Oguz Poroy, 36 Highland Dr., appeared re options for
the homeless once Occupy Iowa City is no longer at College Green Park.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to set a public hearing for March 6 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Zoning, Article 4E, Nonconforming Situations, regarding the regulation of Non -
Conforming Development.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for March 20 on an
ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning, Article 9a, General Definitions, changing the definition of
"Household" as it applies in the RM -44, PRM, RNS -20, RM -20, and CO -1 Zones. The following
people appeared: Sarah Clark, Brown St., rep Northside Neighborhood Association; Glenn
Siders, PO Box 1903 rep. Southgate Development and Greater Iowa City Area Homebuilder's
Association; Mark Holtkamp; Clair Sponsler, 413 N. Gilbert St.; Casey Cook, Oak Park Ct.; Sheri
Degraw, rep Joan Jehle, 1100 E. Jefferson St.; Yale Cohn; Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton St.; Jean
Walker, 335 Lucon Dr.; Mike McLaughlin, (C); Mike Wright, 225 N. Lucas St.; T. J. Brandi, 1912
Rochester Ct.; Mike Oliver, Prestige Properties; Nancy Carlson, 1002 E. Jefferson; Leslie
Schwalm, 819 E. Market St.; and Nialle Sylvan, 1722 Morningside Dr. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Mims, Hayek,
Throgmorton. Nays: Dobyns, Payne, Dickens. Absent: None. Moved by Mims, seconded by
Payne to accept correspondence from Karyl Bohnsack, Matt Bruckman, Mark Cannon, Casey
Cook, Pete Davisson, Sheila Davisson, Michael Feiss, Arthur Floss III, Steve Gordon, Lindsay
Hall, Russell Haught, Daniel Knebel, Mary Knudson, Amy Kretkowski, Cecile Kuenzli, Barbara
Latenser, Dan Marine, John Marshall, Jeffrey McGinness, Michael McLaughlin, Chad Mellinger,
Becca Morgan, Jim Muilford, Judith Pascoe, Michael Pugh (2), Tracy Reiten, Thomas Scott,
Glenn Siders, Mike Streb, Robert Till -Retz, Kevin Tompkins, Mike & Le Ann Tyson, Christina
Welu- Reynolds, David Wieseneck, Mike Wright.
The Mayor stated that items 7c and 7d, setting a public hearing for March 20 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Zoning, Articles 2B and 2C, and Paragraph 14- 4b -4A -7 to establish three as
the maximum number of bedrooms allowed within a multi - family dwelling unit in the Multi - Family
Zones and in Commercial Zones that allow multi - family dwelling units and establish graduated
residential density formulas for multi - family dwellings based on the relative number of bedrooms
per dwelling unit in multi - family zones and in Commercial Zones that allow multi - family dwelling
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units and setting a public hearing for March 20 on amendments to Title 14, Zoning, Article 5A, Off -
Street Parking and Loading Standards, to increase the number of required parking spaces for
multi - family dwelling units when located within a designated university impact area(UTA), be
withdrawn.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to set a public hearing for March 6 on an ordinance
rezoning 1.25 acres of land located at 108 McLean Street from Neighborhood Stabilization
Residential (RNS -20) Zone to Planned Development Overlay / Neighborhood Stabilization
Residential (OPD /RNS -20) Zone (REZ12- 00002).
The Mayor stated that Items 7f and 7g, 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 and the 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), have been withdrawn at the applicants request.
Council Member Payne left the meeting due to a conflict of interest on the follow item.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 12 -4463, REZONING 4.3 ACRES LOCATED
AT 1920 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
(RS -5) ZONE TO RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR1) ZONE (REZ11- 00019), be passed and adopted.
The Mayor asked Council Members to disclose any ex parte communications, and none were
reported. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/0/1, Payne abstaining.
Council Member Payne returned.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home
located at 412 Ronalds Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -74, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE
OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 412 RONALDS STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home
located at 658 South Lucas Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -75, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE
OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 658 SOUTH LUCAS STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of land east of Sturgis Corner
Drive and west of the Iowa River to Ravi Lodging, Inc. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -76, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF LAND EAST OF STURGIS CORNER DRIVE AND WEST OF THE IOWA
RIVER TO RAVI LODGING, INC. In response to Mayor Pro tern Mims, City Atty. Dilkes stated
staff would provide information on the purchase price.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to
attest a lease between the City of Iowa City and the Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity for office
and warehouse space at the site commonly known as the East Side Recycling Center. No one
appeared.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -77, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR OFFICE AND
WAREHOUSE SPACE AT THE SITE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE EAST SIDE RECYCLING
CENTER.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to
attest a lease between the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Friends of Historic Preservation for
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warehouse space for the salvage barn at the commonly known as the East Side Recycling Center.
No one appeared.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 12 -78, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
THE IOWA CITY FRIENDS OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR WAREHOUSE SPACE FOR
THE SALVAGE BARN AT THE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE EAST SIDE RECYCLING
CENTER.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 3, Finances, Taxation and Fees,
Chapter 4, schedule of fees, rates, charges, bonds, fines and penalties, Section 3, Potable Water
Use and Service. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending Title 3, Finances, Taxation
and Fees, Chapter 4, schedule of fees, rates, charges, bonds, fines and penalties, Section 3,
Potable Water Use and Service, be given first vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 12 -79, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE FOR PROPERTY WITH THE JOHNSON
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR RENTAL OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY SWINE
BARN AND BUILDING B FOR PURPOSES OF STORAGE OF CITY EQUIPMENT.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 10 of the City Code,
entitled use of Public Ways and Property," Chapter 3, entitled, "Commercial Use of Sidewalks,"
Section 3, entitled "Use for Sidewalk Cafes," to allow planters in lieu of fencing, be given first vote.
PW Dir. Fosse present for discussion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, 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 -4464,
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 voted on for final
passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt ORD. 12 -4465, TO ADOPT THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, 2012, AKA "CITY CODE."
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance providing that general property
taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Riverfront Crossings Urban
Renewal Area, in the City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of
the state of Iowa, City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, Iowa City Community School District and
other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans,
rebates, grants, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued,
incurred by said city in connection with the Riverfront Crossings Urban Renewal Plan, be given
first vote. PCD Dir. Davidson Present for discussion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that ORD. 12 -4466, 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
passed and adopted. The following individuals appeared: Sean Curtin, Muscatine Ave.; Anna
Buss, 525 W. Benton St.; Charles Eicher, (C); Martha Hampel, Oakcrest St.; Aaron Garrett, (North
Liberty); Ed Walters, 110 S. First Ave.; and Roger Knight. Individual Council Members expressed
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their views. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call
vote. Ayes: Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims. Nays: Payne, Throgmorton, Champion. Absent:
None. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns to accept correspondence from Jim Throgmorton,
Greg Graham, Muriel Naumann, Mark Rushton, James Walker, Sam Osborne, Elnora Smith,
Timothy Stalter, Judy Pfohl (2), Brian Ceccarelli, Nelson Moyer, Susan Enzle, Jill Butler.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 12 -80, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY
PLAN BY RECLASSIFYING THE PARKING CLERK POSITION, AFSCME GRADE 4, TO
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE - PARKING, AFSCME GRADE 7.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -81, AWARDING CONTRACT to Apex
Construction Company, Inc. for $88,762.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH
MARKET SQUARE PARK PAVILION PROJECT.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -82, AWARDING CONTRACT
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 218 AND MELROSE AVENUE TRAFFIC
SIGNALIZATION PROJECT.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -83, ALLOCATING HUMAN
SERVICES AID TO AGENCIES FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept correspondence from Lynette Jacoby,
Sarah Bhakta. Transportation Planner & MPO Ex. Dir. Yapp present for discussion. Individual
Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor noted previously vacancies to Boards and Commissions: Airport Commission for a
four -year term March 1, 2012 - March 1, 2016; Airport Commission for an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment - March 1, 2014; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment - for a five -year
term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016; 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; 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.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Planning & Zoning Commission for a five -year term
May 1, 2012 - May 1, 2017. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 28,
2012. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications
are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will
continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional
publication costs will be incurred.]
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to appoint Scott McDonough, 10 Bella Vista Place, to
the Board of Appeals for a five -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016, for a qualified
trade representative; re- appoint the following to Historic Preservation Commission - Frank
Wagner, 1724 Muscatine Ave., for At -large representative, Pam Michaud, 109 S. Johnson St., for
College Green representative, Esther Baker, 1022 E. College St., Ginalee Swaim for Woodlawn
representative, for four vacancies for three -year terms March 29, 2012 - March 29, 2015; appoint
Nicholas Kilburg, 915 Oakcrest #19, to the Telecommunications Commission for an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment - March 13, 2014; re- appoint Laura Bergus, 2231 California
Avenue and appoint Matthew Butler, 2602 Friendship, to the Telecommunications Commission for
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two vacancies to fill three -year terms March 13, 2012 — March 13, 2015; appoint Edgar Thornton,
631 Scott Park Drive, to the Youth Advisory Commission for a two -year term January 1, 2012 —
December 31, 2013.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received or gender balance requirements met for
the Board of Adjustment for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1,
2014 and Youth Advisory Commission for Tate High for a two -year term January 1, 2011 —
December 31, 2012, both will be readvertised.
Council Member Mims asked staff to consider three things during the zoning discussions: too
easy to get demolition permits, explore providing incentives to retain building; explore additional
review or oversight when 2 -3 adjacent properties (with smaller structures) are combined in order
to create one large structure; and further promotion to encourage good landlords, leverage to
ensure good judgment. Council Member Mims noted previous discussion re the requirement to
clear the full 8 feet of a sidewalk as opposed to just 4 -5 feet in a snow emergency, and requested
the item be scheduled for a Council session. Majority agreed to schedule.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne to adjourn back to work session at 10:25 .p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Mari K. Karr, City Cler
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
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Date: February 9, 2012
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Budget Work Session, January 7, 2012, 8:00 AM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Bentley, Karr, O'Malley, Lewis, and others as noted for
presentations
(A complete transcription and power point presentations are archived in the City Clerk's Office
and available on the City website)
BUDGET OVERVIEW AND HIGHLIGHTS
City Manager Markus facilitated a power point presentation. Finance Dir. O'Malley and City
Atty. Dilkes present for discussion.
Department budgets were presented as outlined in the January 4, 2012 memo from the City
Manager (IP5 of 1/5 Info Packet); and page number in parenthesis refers to pages in the FY13
proposed budget.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM BUDGETS
❖ City Attorney — City Atty. Dilkes (pages 191 -192; 210 -211)
❖ City Clerk — deferred to end of meeting
❖ City Manager — deferred to end of meeting
❖ Finance — deferred to end of meeting
PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM BUDGETS
❖ Police Department — Police Chief Hargadine (pages 55 -88)
❖ Fire Department— Fire Chief Rocca (pages 89 -101)
❖ Housing & Inspection Services — HIS Dir. Boothroy (pages 103 -112; 290 -293)
CULTURE & LEISURE PROGRAM BUDGETS
❖ Library — Library Dir. Craig (pages 121 -136)
❖ Parks & Recreation — Parks & Recreation Dir. Moran (pages 137 -157)
❖ Senior Center — Senior Center Coordinator Kopping (pages 158 -164)
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM BUDGETS
❖ Planning & Community Development — PCD Dir. Davidson (pages 165 -182; 213 -216)
❖ Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPO) — PCD Dir. Davidson
(pages 232 -236)
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BUSINESS -TYPE FUNDS
❖ Airport — Operations Specialist Tharp (pages 276 -284)
❖ Parking — Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien (pages 245 -247)
❖ Transit — Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien (pages 248 -261)
GENERAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM BUDGETS (continued)
❖ City Manager — City Manager Markus, Asst. to the City Manager Fruin, Adm. Asst.
Bentley (pages 185 -186; 189 -190; 193 -194; 183 -184; 287 -289; 88)
❖ Finance — Finance Dir. O'Malley (pages 195 -211; 299 -307)
❖ City Clerk — City Clerk Karr (pages 187 -188)
Meeting adjourned 3:30 PM.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 14, 2012
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Budget Work Session, January 9, 2012, 1:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Bentley, Karr, O'Malley, Lewis, Adam, Fosse and others
as noted for presentations
(A complete transcription and power point presentations are archived in the City Clerk's Office
and available on the City website)
FY12 -FY16 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
Public Works Dir. Fosse facilitated a power point presentation (archived with the City Clerk),
with City staff present as noted. The following handouts were distributed:
• FY12 -FY16 Capital Improvement Program (hard copy of power point)
• City of Iowa City FY2012- FY2016 Capital Improvements Program Summary
• City of Iowa City FY2012- FY2016 Capital Improvements Program Summary (with
FY2007- FY2011)
• Capital Improvement Program by Category FY2012- FY2016
• City of Iowa City FY2012 Budget Proposal January 7, 2012
• Petition re Taft Speedway and No Name Road Flood Mitigation (originally delivered to
Jason Reichart's office September 2011)
Project number precedes Project name, and number in parenthesis refers to page of the
projects in the FY13 proposed budget, Capital Improvement Program FY2012- FY2016.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
# 3912 Riverfront Crossings Multi -Use Parking Facility (Page Cl) -PCD Dir. Davidson,
Finance Dir. O'Malley
# 3055 Transportation Facility Relocations (Page C2) - Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien,
PCD Dir. Davidson, PW Dir. Fosse
# 4850 Rock Island Depot Acquisition (C33) - PCD Dir. Davidson
LANDFILL AND PUBLIC UTILITIES
# 3137 North River Corridor Trunk Sewer Reconstruction (C3) - PW Dir. Fosse
# 3202 Muscatine Avenue Willow Street to Scott Blvd. Water Main (C3) - PW Dir. Fosse,
City Engr. Knoche
# 3319 Landfill Gas to Energy Project (C7) - PW Dir. Fosse
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AIRPORT
# 3430 Apron Reconstruction & Connecting Taxiway (C8) - Operations Spec. Tharp
# 3442 Runway 12 -30, Part 77 Obstruction Mitigation (C9) — Operations Spec. Tharp
STREETS, BRIDGES AND TRAFFIC ENGINNERING
# 3808 Park Road 3rd Lane Improvement (C12) — City Engr. Knoche
# 3812 American Legion /Scott Blvd. Intersection Improvements (C13) — City Engr. Knoche
# 3814 Traffic Signal Projects (C13) — City Engr. Knoche, PW Dir. Fosse
# 3829 US 6 East Rehabilitation (C15) — City Engr. Knoche, PW Dir. Fosse
# 3830 Alley Assessment Project (C15) — City Engr. Knoche
# 3834 Burlington / Madison Intersection and Median (C16) — City Engr. Knoche, PW Dir. Fosse
# 3840 Burlington / Clinton Intersection Improvements (C16) — City Engr. Knoche
# 3849 Brick Street Reconstruction (C16) — City Engr. Knoche, PCD Dir. Davidson,
PW Dir. Fosse
# 3854 American Legion Road Scott / Taft Avenue (C17) — PCD Dir. Davidson
# 3871 First Avenue / IAIS Railroad Crossings (C17) — City Engr. Knoche
# 3921 1 -80 Aesthetic Improvements (C18 -19) — City Engr. Knoche
# 3930 1 -80 Dubuque St / 1 -80 Pedestrian Bridge (C19) — City Engr. Knoche, PW Dir. Fosse
# 3970 Warm Storage Building (C19) — PW Dir. Fosse
FLOOD RECOVERY AND MITIGATION
# 3135 South Wastewater Plant Expansion (C3) — PW Dir. Fosse, Finance Dir. O'Malley,
PCD Dir. Davidson
# 3809 Gateway Project (C12) — City Engr. Knoche, PW Dir. Fosse
# 3961 West Side Levee Project (C20) — PW Dir. Fosse, City Engr. Knoche, PCD Dir. Davidson
# 3962 East Side Levee (C20) — City Engr. Knoche, PCD Dir. Davidson
# 3963 Taft Speedway Levee (C20) — City Engr. Knoche, PW Dir. Fosse
# 3964 Rocky Shore Lift Station / Flood Gate Project (C20 -21) — City Engr. Knoche,
PW Dir. Fosse
# 3624 Riverside Dr. /Arts Campus Storm Sewer Improvements (C10 -11) — City Engr. Knoche
# 3967 Normandy / Manor Intersection Elevation (C21) — City Engr. Knoche
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[Flood Hazard Buyouts]
# 4178 Normandy Drive Restoration Project (C24 -25) — Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran
# 4177 Lower City Park Secondary Access Road (C24) — Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran
# 4422 Animal Shelter Replacement (C29) — Police Capt. Wyss
PARKS, RECREATION AND TRAILS
# 3971 Central Business District Maintenance Project (C21) - Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran
# 4130 Parks Annual Improvements & Maintenance (C21 -22) - Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran
# 4137 Frauenholz - Miller Park Development (C22) - Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran
# 4160 Peninsula Park REAP Grant (C23) - Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran
# 4152 Terry Trueblood Recreation Area (C22 -23) - Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran
# 4171 Kiwanis Park Restroom (C24) - Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran
# 4203 Pedestrian Bridge Rocky Shore Dr. to Peninsula (C25) - Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran
# 4222 Hwy 1 Sidewalk Trail Riverside Dr. to Sunset St. (C25) - Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran
# 4321 Waterworks Parks Hospice Memorial (C26) - Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran
PUBLIC SAFETY
# 4406 Fire Apparatus (C28) — Fire Chief Rocca
# 4411 Fire SCB /Air System Replacement (C29) — Fire Chief Rocca
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
# 4513 Riverfront Crossings (C31) — PCD Dir. Davidson
# 4514 Towncrest Redevelopment Plan (C31) — PCD Dir. Davidson
MISCELLANEOUS OTHER PROJECTS
# 4716 Geographic Information System Software (C32) — PW Dir. Fosse
# 4719 Projectdox Quickstart (C33) — HIS Dir. Boothroy, PW Dir. Fosse
ON THE RADAR (unfunded protects)
# 9 Burlington Street Median (C41) — PCD Dir. Davidson, PW Dir. Fosse
# 93 Burlington Street Traffic Signal Pre - Emption (C48) - PCD Dir. Davidson, PW Dir. Fosse
# 10 Dodge Street Reconstruction & Storm Sewer Improvements (C41) — PW Dir. Fosse
# 14 Gilbert Street / US 6 Intersection Left Lane Turns (C41) — PCD Dir. Davidson
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# 16 Gilbert Street RR Underpass (C42) — City Engr. Knoche, PCD Dir. Davidson
# 21 Mormon Trek Left Turn Lanes (C42) — PCD Dir. Davidson
# 28 Riverside Drive Streetscape (C42) — PCD Dir. Davidson
Economic Development - PCD Dir. Davidson, PW Dir. Fosse, Finance Dir. O'Malley
• Riverfront Crossings Multi Use Facility
• College St / Gilbert St NE Corner (Old Greyhound and Wilson Building Site)
• Moss -Green Office Park
• Fire - damaged downtown properties
• HWY 1 / HWY 6 Public Works Site
# 55 Demolition of the North Wastewater Plant (C45) — PW Dir. Fosse
Landfill Groundwater — PW Dir. Fosse
# 85 Fire Training Facility (C47) — Fire Chief Rocca
# 87 Iowa Riverbank Stabilization Project (C47) — City Engr. Knoche
Police Firing Range — Police Capt. Wyss
QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS
In response to questions:
• staff will provide information regarding the possibility of elevating only two lanes of
Dubuque Street; and will provide Council Member Throgmorton a direct link to the City
website for the composite model of the hydraulics
• Council will discuss further options for the Normandy -Manor intersection project
• Council may schedule work sessions for Gilbert Street Corridor (road diet) and Mormon
Trek Corridor
• Council expressed interest in expanding UniverCity program
• Council expressed support for the Transit relocation project, and sale of the property
• Council expressed support for the development of the College /Gilbert
(Greyhound/Wilson) site
PUBLIC WORKS ( DEPARTMENT /DIVISION /OPERATIONS)
Public Works Dir. Fosse presented information on his operational budget. (pages 113 -119; 217-
220; 262 -275; 285 -286; 295 -298)
Meeting adjourned 5:10 PM.
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Q I a, MEMORANDUM
Date: February 3, 2012
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 24, 2012, 5:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: Graham
Staff: Fruin, Dilkes, Bentley, Karr, Dulek, Havel, Andrew, O'Brien, Scott, Jennings,
Fosse, Moran, Rummel, Yapp, Rackis, Boothroy
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Commission —
Airport Zoning Brd. Of Adjustment (x2) —
Airport Zoning Commission (x2) —
Civil Service Commission —
Historic Preservation Commission (x4) —
Senior Center Commission —
Telecommunications Commission (x2) —
Youth Advisory Commission —
No applicants, re- advertise
No applicants, re- advertise
No applicants, re- advertise
Paul Hoffey
No applicants, re- advertise
Mark Holbrook
No applicants, re- advertise
Council Liaison Dobyns reported that he had
discussed the application from Alexandria Tamerius
with her and as a senior she wouldn't be able to
spend as much time on the Commission as
previously and both agreed to re- advertise the
position.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 12 — Ordinance amending Title 9 ... to allow for red light automated traffic
enforcement) In response to a request from Council Member Throgmorton, Council agreed
to proceed with second consideration and begin the February 21 work session at 5PM to
discuss the matter prior to third and final consideration of the ordinance. Individual Council
Members were asked to forward questions to City Manager Markus or Asst. Fruin for
dissemination to appropriate staff and included in the agenda packet.
2. (Agenda item # 15 — Resolution setting policies implementing ... allowable PAULA ratio, ....
Definitions, criteria for auditing establishments, and initial deposit amount for audits) City
Atty. Dilkes outlined the implementing standards for the PAULA rate, include checks from
both University Police and Iowa City Police, and sets forth the factors that the Police Chief
would consider in deciding whether to ask for an audit.
3. (Agenda items # 22 and # 23 — Motion(s) approving tentative agreement between the City of
Iowa City ... American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local # 183
.... (and) Police Labor Relations Organization ...) Asst.to the City Manager Fruin asked that
questions related to the agreements be asked at the work session as staff would not be
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attending the formal meeting later in the evening. Personnel Adm. Jennings present for
discussion.
4. (Agenda item # 6 — Planning & Zoning items) Council Member Payne stated she would be
abstaining on all discussion of the items.
5. (Agenda item # 6b and # 6c — amending the Comprehensive Plan .... Rezoning ... 821
Jefferson Street ....) Mayor Hayek noted the request from the applicant to defer
consideration of both items until the February 21 meeting, and asked if the hearings had to
be opened at the formal meeting that evening. City Atty. Dilkes stated that was up to
Council but noted if the hearing was opened ex parte communications would have to be
reported in accordance with her memo in the information packet.
6. (Consent Calendar # 4g (7) — Royceann Porter: Rebuttal of PCRB Complaint # 11 -01) In
response to Council Member Throgmorton, a majority agreed to wait for minutes and
response from the Police Citizens Review Board [on this letter and IP7 (12/12 Info Packet)
from Annie Tucker in the info packet] prior to scheduling further discussion.
SELLING PUBLIC HOUSING AND REPLACING THEM [IP3]
HIS Dir. Boothroy presented information. Housing Adm. Rackis present for discussion. After
discussion Council requested information on whether HUD would allow use of fund proceeds
from sale of public housing for something other than affordable home ownership.
STAFF ACTION: Contact HUD and report back to Council at another work session.
(Boothroy & Rackis)
FUNCTION & CONSOLIDATION OF VARIOUS BOARDS & COMMISSIONS JIP4]
After discussion Council requested staff investigate possible appointment of same people to
more than one Board. Staff was asked to look at the non -State mandated list and gather input
from members regarding:
• Shortening the length of the term
• Reducing membership
• Is the Board and Commission needed, can duties be handled by different body
• Demographics of current members
STAFF ACTION: Prepare questionnaire to distribute to non -State mandated group
members to solicit information and report back to Council. (Karr and Dilkes)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [1112 and 1119]
January 12
1. (IP2) Mayor Hayek called attention to the KXIC radio schedule.
January 19
2. (1 P9) Mayor Pro tem Mims thanked Public Works Dir. Fosse for the memo on the
elevation of Dubuque Street, noting it answered questions concerning two and four
lanes.
3. (IP6) In response to City Clerk Karr, Mayor Hayek and Council Member Dobyns
indicated they would be attending the Chamber Banquet.
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COUNCIL TIME
None
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP5]
Council Member Throgmorton noted recent publicity concerning transporting Iowa City School
District students and complications at the Old Capitol Center and with Iowa City Transit. Asst.
to the City Manager Fruin stated staff was working with the School District and various other
stakeholders involved in the issues and stated staff would provide a memo to Council.
MEETING SCHEDULE
Karr noted she would change the schedule to reflect the new start time of 5:00 PM for the
February 21 work session.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
None
Meeting adjourned 6:40 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 1/24/12
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.
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 and seconded 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 Iowa City Fieldhouse, 118 S. Dubuque St.; Special Class C Liquor
License for Leaf Kitchen, 301 Y2 Kirkwood Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Leaf Kitchen, 301 Y2
Kirkwood Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Pints, 118 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License
for Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Chili Yummy Yummy Chili, 100 S. Linn
St.; RES. 12 -21, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to 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.
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
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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 (CCI)
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 and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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, Payne abstaining.
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
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821 E. Jefferson Street. Moved and seconded 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, Payne abstaining. Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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, Payne abstaining. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from Jeff Jones and Michael Pugh.
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 second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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
amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders,
and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 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
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TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS,
AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved and seconded that the 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 and seconded 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 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 and seconded 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 and seconded 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 and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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].
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -45, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL
SERVICES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT. 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 and seconded 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
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January 24, 2012
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THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS
PROPERTY TAXES.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded to approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City and the
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local #183.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded to accept correspondence
from Steve Crane and Michael McKay.
Moved and seconded 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,
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.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 8:07 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
Submitted for publication - 2/1/12.
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Date: February 15, 2012
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Budget Work Session, January 31, 2012, 7:05 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Bentley, Karr, O'Malley, Moran, Craig, Tharp, Bollinger
(A complete transcription and power point presentations are archived in the City Clerk's Office
and available on the City website)
PRESENTATIONS
Parks & Recreation Commission
Library Board
Youth Advisory Commission
Airport *
Public Art Committee
Mission Creek Festival
ADA Celebration
Riverside Theater Shakespeare Festival
JC Historical Society — Irving Weber Days
Corridor Black Business Committee
Summer of the Arts
Iowa City Community String Orchestra
Bike to Work Week
Iowa City Book Festival
Historic Preservation Commission
Landlocked Film Festival
319 Music Fest
* PowerPoint presentation
- Clay Claussen, Cara Hamann
- Tom Martin, Susan Craig
- Sam Fosse
- Michael Tharp, Minnetta Gardinier
- Jan Finlayson
- Andre Perry
- Keith Ruff
- Jody Hovland, Ron Clark, Jennifer Holan
- Meagan McCollum
- Kenneth Longdon
- Steve Parrott, Lisa Barnes
- Laura Semken
- Anne Duggan
- Kristi Bontrager
- Alicia Trimble
- Mary Blackwood
- James Mims, Ryan Fisher
Council Work Session
January 31, 2012
Page 2
Handouts distributed at presentations:
➢ City of Iowa City - General Fund Community Event and Program Funding
➢ Iowa City Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan Executive Summary
➢ Terry Trueblood Recreation Area Drawings
➢ Corridor Black Business Committee Community Event Application for FY13
➢ The Englert Fall 2011 Calendar
➢ Congolese Independence Day, June 2012 (University of Iowa New Services)
➢ JC Board of Supervisors Agenda re African American History Month
➢ Information on businesses
➢ Survey for African American Holiday Celebrations in Iowa City, Iowa
➢ Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County 318 Music Fest
After presentations a majority agreed to the following community event funding requests:
319 Music Fest
$ 3,000
Iowa City Book Festival
1,000
Iowa City Community String Orchestra
200
4t" of July Fireworks
23,000
Landlocked Film Festival
3,000
Mission Creek Festival
4,000
Riverside Theatre Shakespeare Festival
5,000
Summer of the Arts
67,000
TOTAL $106,200
DISCUSSION
Finance Dir. O'Malley updated Council on property valuation changes.
Council requested that staff present funding recommendations next year for community event
funding requests.
Meeting adjourned 9:50 PM.
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 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 Y2 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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January 24, 2012
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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 (CCI)
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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January 24, 2012
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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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January 24, 2012
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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.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk