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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 5, 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, Bentley,
Dulek, Karr, Rocca, Fosse, O'Malley, Goers, Kopping, Davidson, Morris, Boothroy,
Boelk„ Havel, Long.
The Mayor proclaimed Pride Month —June, Bridget Malone accepting.
An update and power point presentation of the Landfill Fire was given by Fire Chief
Rocca, Public Work Dir. Fosse, and Johnson County Health Dept. Dir. Doug Beardsley.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Payne, 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: May 15 Council Work Session; May 15 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 —April 19; Board of Adjustment— March 28; Board of Adjustment—
April 11; Historic Preservation Commission —April 12; Housing & Community
Development Commission —April 19; Human Rights Commission —April 17.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(New): Class C Liquor License for ARAMARK Corporation, dba ARAMARK @ACT,
500 ACT Drive; Special Class C Liquor License for Mexico Waynes, LLC., dba
Mexico Waynes, 521 Westbury Drive; Outdoor Service Area for Mexico Waynes,
LLC., dba Mexico Waynes, 521 Westbury Drive; Class B Beer Permit for Maria
Gonzalez dba Taqueria Acapulco,1937 Keokuk St.; Five-Day Special Class C Liquor
Licenses for Prairie Lights Books, Inc., dba The Times Club at Prairie Lights, 26 E.
Market St.(lowa Summer Writing Festival June 14; 21; 28 and July 12; 19; 26.);
Class C Liquor License for Cactus Mexican Grill & Cantina, LLC., dba Cactus
Mexican Grill & Cantina, 245 S. Gilbert St.; Outdoor Service Area for Cactus
Mexican Grill & Cantina, LLC., dba Cactus Mexican Grill & Cantina, 245 S. Gilbert
St. (Renewal): Class C Liquor License for Jimmy Jack Mac, Inc., dba Basta, 121
Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Weekes-Van Eck Post#3949 Veterans of
Foreign Wars, dba Weekes-Van Eck Post#3949 Veterans of Foreign Wars, 609
Highway 6 East; Class C Liquor License for GFP, Inc. dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub,
1220 Highway 6 West; Outdoor Service Area for GFP, Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza
Pub, 1220 Highway 6 West; Class B Beer Permit for NPC International, Inc., dba
Pizza Hut#4358, 1926 Keokuk St.; Class C Beer Permit for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba
Tobacco Outlet Plus #537, 923 S. Riverside Dr.; Class E Liquor License for The
Outlet, Inc. dba Cigarette Outlet#18, 1901 Broadway St.; Class E Liquor License for
Iowa CVS Pharmacy, LLC, dba CVS Pharmacy#8547, 2425 Muscatine Ave.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 12-262, CONCERNING MEDIACOM
COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION'S 2012 UPDATING OF RATES FOR BASIC
CABLE SERVICES; Approve disbursements in the amount of$9,764,040.39 for the
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period of April 1 through April 30, 2012, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit; RES. 12-263, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1115 ROCHESTER AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12-264, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE FY2011 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT; RES. 12-265,
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT#1 TO THE OCTOBER 6, 2009
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R
GREEN COMPANY (H.R. GREEN) TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR THE IOWA RIVER WATER MAIN CROSSINGS PROJECT; RES.
12-266, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
IOWA HEALTH SYSTEM AND BROADBAND, INC., TO USE CERTAIN PUBLIC
RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF A FIBER OPTIC NETWORK; RES. 12-267, APPROVING THE RELEASE OF A
TILE AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MINIMUM
LOW OPENING ON LOT 99 OF VILLAGE GREEN-PART 23 AND THE
DEDICATION OF A REPLACEMENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOT 105 OF
VILLAGE GREEN-PART 24.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 12-268, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE
19, 2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT
648 SOUTH LUCAS STREET; RES. 12-269, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JUNE 19, 2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 437 SOUTH GOVERNOR STREET; RES. 12-270, SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING FOR JUNE 19, 2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY
HOME LOCATED AT 702 GIBLIN DRIVE; RES. 12-271, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON JUNE19, 2012 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
2012 MUSCATINE AVENUE WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS 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. 12-272, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 19,
2012 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 1 TRAIL PROJECT -
ORCHARD STREET TO SUNSET STREET, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 12-273,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 19, 2012 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX—WARM STORAGE
BUILDING 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. 12-274, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
JUNE 19, 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 CITY CLERK TO
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PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Asst. Transportation Planner regarding Installation of(2) NO
PARKING HERE TO CORNER signs at the southwest and northeast corners of the
Lucas Street/ Iowa Avenue intersection; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Removal of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the west side of Union Place, south of
the alley; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING ANY
TIME signs on the west side of Hickory Court; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on one side of selected Peninsula
Neighborhood streets. Installation of NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign and
NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE signs immediately preceding and proceeding the
Swisher Street curve; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Conversion of existing
on-street metered parking space 431S to a DISABLED PERSONS ONLY parking
space on the northwest corner of the intersection of Capitol Street and Harrison
Street; Phyllis Pinzon regarding (open) Burning; Brian Richman regarding Municipal
Procurement Questions [Staff response included]; Tony Barino (x3) regarding
Trillionaire Communications; Cindy Roberts regarding City Bus and Rider Behavior
Concerns; James Dreier regarding Concerns about who hauls our garbage [Staff
response included]; Kurt Kimmerling regarding Flood White Paper; Sara Rynes-
Weller regarding An interesting article about how to run a city when funds are tight;
Pastor Robert Dotzel and the Executive Committee of the Consultation of Religious
Communities regarding Sanctuary City Committee proposed resolution; Steve Cooper
regarding Towncrest Area; Jean Walker regarding 711 Melrose Response; Pastor
Dorothy Whiston, re. Coalition for Racial Justice: Ad Hoc Committee On Racial
Diversity.
The following individuals appeared regarding passage of a resolution regarding safety
and status of immigrants [Consent Calendar#4f(13)]: Pastor Robert Dotzel, Gloria Dei
Lutheran Church; Pastor Karla Stoltzfus Detweiler, First Mennonite Church; Pastor Sam
Massey, First Presbyterian Church; Irund "Sergio"A-Wan, Immigrant Voice Project;
Shams Ghoneom, Mosque Executive Committee ; Pastor Dorothy Whiston, First Baptist
Church; and Fr. Rudolph Juarez, St. Patrick's Catholic Church. K.T. Labadie, 708
Woodside Dr., presented information re I-CLUCK (Iowa City Citizens for the
Legalization of Backyard Chicken Keeping). Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to
accept correspondence from Ms. Labadie. Charlie Eastham, 37 Colwyn Court, invited
Council and the public to a community forum "Trauma and the Human Side of Racial
Disparity" on June 14.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to set a public hearing for June 19 on an
ordinance vacating air rights within the public right-of-way located adjacent to the property
at 114 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa (VAC12-00003).
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to set a set a public hearing for June 19 on
an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 4.29 acres of land located on Walden
Road, west of Mormon Trek Boulevard from Medium Density Single Family Residential
(RS-8) Zone to High Density Single Family Residential (RS-12) Zone (REZ09-00003).
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 1.3 acres of land
located south of Harrison Street between Clinton and Dubuque Streets from Public (P-
1) to Institutional Public/Central Business Service (P-2/CB-2) (REZ12-00007). The
Mayor asked Council Members to disclose any ex parte discussions and none were
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reported. PCD Dir. Davidson present power point. Dan Black, Director of Facilities for
Midwest One Bank, appeared.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance rezoning approximately
1.3 acres of land located south of Harrison Street between Clinton and Dubuque Streets
from Public (P-1) to Institutional Public/Central Business Service (P-2/CB-2) (REZ12-
00007), be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12-275, APPROVING FINAL
PLAT OF FIRST AMERICAN BANK SECOND ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
(SUB012-00007).
Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, to send a letter to the Johnson County
Board of Adjustment recommending approval of a conditional use permit for a
temporary, portable concrete batch plant to be located at 5085 Herbert Hoover Highway
NE, Johnson County (CU12-00001). PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12-276, DETERMINING THE
NEED FOR STREET ACCESS ACROSS PROPERTY OWNED BY NCS PEARSON,
INC AT 2510 NORTH DODGE STREET TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORDERLY GROWTH
OF THE CITY TO THE WEST. PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion. Steve Gage,
R&R Realty, appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held on a resolution of conveyance of utility easements on and
over portions of 1807 and 2001 Lower Muscatine Road. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12-277, AUTHORIZING THE
CONVEYANCE OF UTILITY EASEMENTS ON AND OVER PORTIONS OF 1807 AND
2001 LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/0/1,
with Payne abstaining due to a conflict of interest.
A public hearing was held on a resolution of conveyance of a single family home
located at 332 South Governor Street. Phillip Gander appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 12-278, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 332 SOUTH GOVERNOR
STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving conveyance of a single family
home located at 928 Longfellow Court. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12-279, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 928 LONGFELLOW
COURT.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the J Street & Sycamore View
Water Main - Southeast Junior High Sanitary Sewer 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 Mims, to adopt RES. 12-280, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE J STREET & SYCAMORE VIEW WATER MAIN -
SOUTHEAST JUNIOR HIGH SANITARY SEWER 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.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of property known
as the Peninsula Neighborhood, Fourth Addition, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Peninsula
Development Company. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12-281, AUTHORIZING THE
CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD,
FOURTH ADDITION, IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO PENINSULA DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 12-282, ADOPTING
SCHEDULE OF MEMBERSHIP AND PARKING FEES FOR THE SENIOR CENTER
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 03-140. Senior Center Commissioner Jay
Honohan and Senior Center Coordinator Kopping present for discussion. Individual
Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12-283, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
JOHNSON COUNTY FOR FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE IOWA CITY/JOHNSON
COUNTY SENIOR CENTER. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor declared the resolution approved, 6/1, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton, Dickens, Dobyns. Nays: Champion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to approve a tax exemption certificate
authorizing and providing for the issuance of$9,070,000 General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2012A, and levying a tax to pay said bonds.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to approve a Continuing Disclosure Certificate
authorizing and providing for the issuance of$9,070,000 General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2012A, and levying a tax to pay said bonds.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12-284, AUTHORIZING AND
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $9,070,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 2012A, AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to approve a Continuing Disclosure
Certificate for authorizing and providing for the issuance of$620,000 Taxable General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2012B, and levying a tax to pay said bonds.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 12-285, AUTHORIZING
AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $620,000 TAXABLE GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2012B, AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to approve a Tax Exemption Certificate for
authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of$4,950,000
Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2012C, of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa,
under the provisions of the City Code of Iowa, and providing for a method of payment of
the bonds.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Throgmorton, to approve a Continuing Disclosure
Certificate authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of
$4,950,000 Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2012C, of the City of Iowa City,
State of Iowa, under the provisions of the City Code of Iowa, and providing for a method
of payment of the bonds.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12-286, AUTHORIZING
AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF
$4,950,000 WATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2012C, OF THE CITY
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OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE
OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF THE BONDS.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 12-287, AWARDING
CONTRACT to City Construction Group for$212,150.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRE AND POLICE INTERIOR REMODELING PROJECTS
2012.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12-288, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSTIONS IN THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION DEPARTMENT AND
THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY RECLASSIFYING THE HOUSING INSPECTOR
POSITIONS, AFSCME GRADE 10, TO BUILDING INSPECTOR POSITIONS, AFSCME
GRADE 12, AND ELIMINATING THE POSITION OF HOUSING/DEVELOPMENT
REGULATION INSPECTOR, AFSCME GRADE 12. Housing & Inspection Services Dir.
Boothroy Present for discussion.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12-289, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE HOUSING AND
INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY ELIMINATING ONE FULL-TIME
HOUSING PROGRAM ASSISTANT POSITION.
The Mayor noted the previous vacancies on Boards and Commissions: Board of
Library Trustees for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending June 30,
2013. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2012.
Housing and Community Development Commission for three vacancies for three-year
terms September 1, 2012 — September 1, 2015; Police Citizens Review Board for two
vacancies for four-year terms September 1, 2012 — September 1, 2016. Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2012.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Human Rights Commission for an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2014. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2012.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to appoint Shannon Gassman to the Historic
Preservation Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending
March 29, 2013; and Jessie Harper to the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2015.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following vacancies and
all will be re-advertised: 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 (New full term); Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment
for a five-year term January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013. (Term expires for Dennis
Keitel); 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); Youth Advisory Commission for a two-year term (Shall not be
more than 18 years of age at the time of application; and currently enrolled in an Iowa
City high school or high school equivalent) 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
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publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
Council Member Dickens thanked the volunteers and everyone who attended the
Arts Fest the past week-end, noting the crowds and weather was fantastic.
Mayor Pro tern Mims noted the letter from the University of Iowa supporting the
UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership program, and thanked the University for their
continued support of the program; and thanked everyone for their assistance with the
Landfill fire.
Council Member Throgmorton stated he welcomed Dean Greg Crawford from the
University of Notre Dame who is biking across the country to draw attention to certain
rare diseases and needed research; and wished Gary Sanders a Happy 65th Birthday.
Mayor Hayek echoed comments re a job well done with the Landfill fire and the Arts
Fest.
City Manager Markus acknowledged the efforts of Asst. City Manager Fruin and
Adm. Asst. Bentley in his absence with the Landfill fire; and stated the Arts Fest and
weather were wonderful.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adjourn meeting at 9:15 p.m.
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Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Mari K. Karr, City Clerk
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& MEMORANDUM CITY OF IOWA CITY 4a1)(
Date: May 25, 2012
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, May 15, 2012, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: Dickens
UISG: Uttermark
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Moran, O'Brien, Hansen, O'Malley, Cohn,
Fosse, Boothroy, Rackis, Ream, Dulek, Jordan, Hightshoe
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS [Agenda#26]
None
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL RE PLANNING &ZONING ITEMS
ITEM 5a CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 5 ON AN
ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 1.3-ACRES OF LAND LOCATED
SOUTH OF HARRISON STREET BETWEEN CLINTON AND DUBUQUE
STREETS FROM PUBLIC ( P-1) TO INSTITUTIONAL PUBLIC/CENTRAL
BUSINESS SERVICE (P-2/CB-2). (REZ12-00007)
In response to Council Member Throgmorton, PCD Dir. Davidson confirmed the property was
the Sabin school and the proposed use would be Midwest One drive-up facility; and two items
are currently being pursued through the Board of Adjustment.
ITEM 5e CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING, ARTICLE 5A,
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS, TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES FOR CERTAIN MULTI-FAMILY
DWELLING UNITS WHEN LOCATED WITHIN A DESIGNATED UNIVERSITY
IMPACT AREA(UIA). (PASS AND ADOPT)
Council Member Throgmorton noted he had distributed electronically to Council copies of an
article "My Car, Your Car", that refers to an activity called "zip drive". Asst. to the City Mgr. and
Parking & Transportation Dir. O'Brien provided information on "car sharing". A majority of
Council requested the item be added scheduled for a future work session or a memo provided
in an information packet.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item #20—Ordinance amending Title 2 .... "Human Rights" .... Chapter 4 ...
"Enforcement" to provide that the Human Rights Office make the probable cause
determination.) City Atty. Dilkes responded to questions.
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2. (Consent Calendar#3e(2) -setting a public hearing ... amendment to Iowa City's FY1
Annual Action Plan ....) In response to Council Member Payne, City Clerk Karr responded
that the last line of the comment should be corrected to read "starts" rather than "started".
3. (Consent Calendar#3e(1)— resolution of intent to consider proposed conveyance of utility
easement ... 1807 and 2001 Lower Muscatine Road ....) After consulting with City Atty.
Dilkes, Council Member Payne stated she would be abstaining on this item and Council
agreed to remove from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
4. (Agenda item # 12— ... letter of support for the multi-family development program) Council
Member Payne stated she had served on the committee that selected the builder and
question whether she should abstain. City Atty. Dilkes stated she could vote on the item.
5. (Agenda item #25B— resolution authorizing ... a concession agreement with Fin & Feather
for ... recreational rental equipment ...) Parks & Recreational Dir. Moran responded to
questions from Council Member Payne. City Manager Markus reported a presentation will
be made at the formal meeting.
6. (Agenda item #7 —amending the FY2012 Operating Budget) In response to Council
Member Payne, Finance Fir. O'Malley stated the State law requires Council action to over
spend appropriations.
7. (Consent Calendar#3d(5)—agreement between the City ... Eliezer A. Sotillo Rodriquez
(artist) and Marc Moen (sponsor) ... installation of a mural at 220 S. Dubuque Street ...)
PCD Dir. Davidson, City Manager Markus and sponsor Marc Moen responded to questions.
8. (Consent Calendar#3f(3) — letter from Jesse Burns ... safety concerns ... signs in the center
of street) PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion. Staff will prepare a summary memo for
the information packet.
9. (Agenda item # 10—adopting Iowa City's FY13Annual Action Plan ....) Community
Development Planner Hightshoe responded to questions. City Manager Markus stated
further explanation would occur during the formal meeting.
SIDEWALK SNOW CLEARING ORDINANCE [IP # 31
Housing & Inspection Services Dir. Boothroy & Enforcement Officer Ream present for
discussion. Majority of Council agreed to retain the present ordinance.
STAFF ACTION: No changes.
DISPOSITION OR RELOCATION OF PUBLIC HOUSING UNITS [IP#41
Housing & Inspection Services Dir. Boothroy & Housing Administrator Rackis present for
discussion. Majority requested financial analysis prior to further discussion.
STAFF ACTION: Provide further information on reducing public housing units.
(Boothroy & Rackis)
DISCUSSION RESOLUTION REGARDING DIVERSITY ISSUES [AGENDA# 251
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Council Members Dobyns and Throgmorton facilitated discussion of the proposed resolution.
After discussion the City Clerk was directed to make the following changes for consideration at
the formal meeting:
D First WHEREAS paragraph, end with the word "concern"
D Second WHEREAS paragraph, change to read "these events and their aftermath serve
as a reminder of the need to focus on issues of cultural and racial awareness and
acceptance in our community"
D Third WHEREAS paragraph, no changes
D Fourth WHEREAS paragraph, change to read "these demographic shifts have
contributed to increased social tensions"
D Fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth WHEREAS paragraphs, delete
D Final WHEREAS paragraph, retained with no changes
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [May 3 & 10]
May 3
1. (IP2 — Memo from Asst. to the City Manager re Passenger Rail Update-Chamber of
Commerce) Council Member Mims noted the rail presentation scheduled for May 24
and that interested members needed to RSVP.
May 10
1. (IP8— Information from City Manager re EEO4 report) Council Member Mims requested
a discussion be scheduled and further information provided by staff in terms of recruiting
and hiring efforts to increase diversity within City staff.
2. (IP6 — Memo from City Clerk re KXIC radio show) Council agreed to the following
schedule:
June 6 -Throgmorton
June 13 - Payne
June 20 - Mims
June 27 - Hayek
July 4 - Holiday, No show
July 11 - Payne
July 18 - Dobyns
July 25 - Champion
August 1-Throgmorton
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Throgmorton noted the Civil Service Commission's certified hiring list
inquired in Council information packets, and questioned whether it is required. Staff will
follow up.
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP#5]
No changes
MEETING SCHEDULE/UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
None
Meeting adjourned 6:30 PM.
06-05-12
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS— 5/15/12
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne,
Throgmorton. Absent: Dickens.
The Mayor received a Shovel Ready Certification of Iowa City's Wind Energy
Supply Chain Campus from Jonathon Gemmen from Austin Consulting and Iowa City
Area Development Representatives Eric Hanson and DaLayne Williamson.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Grant Wood
Elementary students: Korrin Garcia, Winston Lui, James Momberg.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete items 3d(5),
resolution authorizing agreement between the city and Eliezer A. Sotillo Rodriguez and
Marc Moen for mural, and 3e(1), setting a hearing of intent to convey utility easements
on portions of 1807 and 2001 Lower Muscatine Road, for separate consideration:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: May 1 Council Work Session; May 1 Regular Council Formal Official and
Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission — March 15; Airport Commission —April 5; Planning & Zoning
Commission —April 5; Police Citizens Review Board — March 21; Senior Center
Commission — March 15.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(New): Class E Liquor License for Southside Liquor &Tobacco, 601 Hollywood
Blvd. Suite 1; Five-day Class B Beer Permit for Iowa Arts Festival, 210 E. Iowa Ave.,
in the street. (June 1-3, 2012); Five-day Class B Beer Permit for Iowa City Jazz
Festival, 17 N. Clinton St. , in the street. (June 29-July 1, 2012); Five-day Class B
Beer Permit for Sand in the City, 100 Block Iowa Ave., in the street. (August 10-12,
2012). (Renewal) Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Café, Inc., 121 N. Linn St.;
Class C Liquor License for Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque St.; Special Class C
Liquor License for Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St.; Temporary Transfer of
Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St. to Riverside
Festival Stage in City Park (June 14-July 8, 2012); Class C Liquor License for
Shakespeare's, 819 S. First Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Colonial Lanes, 2253
Highway 218 S.; Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Amoco, 370 Scott Court. RES.
12-229, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Southside Liquor & Tobacco, 601
Hollywood Blvd. Suite 1.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 12-230, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND SUMMER OF THE ARTS, INC. TO ALLOW THE
TEMPORARY AND LIMITED SALE, CONSUMPTION, AND POSSESSION OF BEER
DURING ARTS FEST, JAZZ FEST, AND SAND IN THE CITY WITHIN A SPECIFIED
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AREA ON A CITY STREET; RES. 12-231, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF JUDGMENT;
RES. 12-232, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE THEATRE THAT ALLOWS THE
SALE OF WINE AND BEER UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES IN CITY PARK
FROM JUNE 14, 2012 THROUGH JULY 8, 2012; RES. 12-233, 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 15 REGAL LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12-234,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 213 E. MARKET STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12-235,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND iWIRELESS,
L.L.C. TO USE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION,
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AN ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINE.
Setting Public Hearings: Public hearing for June 19, 2012 regarding an
amendment to Iowa City's FY11 Annual Action Plan, that is a sub-part of Iowa City's
2011-2015 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS); RES. 12-237, SETTING
PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 5, 2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 332 SOUTH GOVERNOR STREET; RES. 12-238,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 5, 2012 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE J STREET & SYCAMORE VIEW WATER MAIN - SOUTHEAST JUNIOR
HIGH SANITARY SEWER 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. 12-239, OF INTENT TO
CONSIDER THE PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE
PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, FOURTH ADDITION, IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO
PENINSULA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
SAID CONVEYANCE FOR JUNE 5, 2012; RES. 12-240, SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING FOR JUNE 5, 2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY
HOME LOCATED AT 928 LONGFELLOW COURT.
Correspondence: Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Change of parking meter
terms from 30 minutes to 2 hours for spaces numbered G205N and G207N on the
300 block of East Market Street; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
(1) NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the southwest corner of the
intersection of Waterfront Drive and Southgate Avenue; Jesse Burns regarding Safety
Concern - signs in center of street; Sherry Christoffer regarding Request for Transit
Policy Changes; Kaleb Hays regarding Housing Ordinance [Staff response included];
Martha Schut and Doug Peters regarding Bus System; Paula Kinyon regarding
Audio indication pedestrian signal at First Avenue & Muscatine [Staff response
included]; Al & Bobbi Paxton; Jill Foco; Bonnie Orgren, Sara Henryson regarding
Payday Loan Businesses.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12-241, OF INTENT TO CONSIDER THE
PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF UTILITY EASEMENTS ON AND OVER PORTIONS
OF 1807 AND 2001 LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON SAID PROPOSAL FOR JUNE 5, 2012. The Mayor declared the motion carried 5/0/1,
with Payne abstaining due to a conflict of interest and Dickens absent.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12-242, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ELIEZER A. SOTILLO RODRIGUEZ
(ARTIST) AND MARC MOEN (SPONSOR) FOR INSTALLATION OF MURAL ON CITY
OWNED PROPERTY AT 220 S. DUBUQUE STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME.
Senior Center Commissioner Mark Holbrook, 317 Fairview Ave., updated Council on
activities at The Center. Dorothy Whiston, 317 Mahaska Dr., Coalition for Racial Justice
urged Council to consider a racial equity assessment be done prior to selling public
housing units. Chadd Simmons, Executive Director of Diversity Focus, 2133 Dempster
Dr., regarding formulation of the diversity issues task force.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for June 5 on an ordinance rezoning
approximately 1.3-acres of land located south of Harrison Street between Clinton and
Dubuque Streets from Public (P-1) to Institutional Public/Central Business Service (P-
2/CB-2) (REZ12-00007).
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. 12-4480, VACATING .27-ACRES OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO
LOTS 1-8 MELROSE PLACE (VAC12-00001), be voted on for final passage at this
time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton, Champion. Nays: Dobyns. Absent:
Dickens. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 4/2, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Hayek, Mims, Payne, Champion. Nays: Dobyns, Throgmorton. Absent: Dickens.
Moved and seconded that ORD 12-4481, REZONING APPROXIMATELY 2.43
ACRES OF LAND FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) TO COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL (CC-2) FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED EAST OF WEST SIDE DRIVE
AND NORTH OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD NEAR ITS INTERSECTION WITH
HIGHWAY 1 WEST (REZ12-00003), be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 12-4482, 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 MULTI-FAMILY ZONES AND IN COMMERCIAL ZONES THAT
ALLOW MULTI-FAMILY USES AND TO ESTABLISH NEW RESIDENTIAL DENSITY
FORMULAS FOR MULTI-FAMILY USES LOCATED IN MULTI-FAMILY ZONES AND
IN COMMERCIAL ZONES THAT ALLOW MULTI-FAMILY USES, be passed and
adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 12-4483, AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING,
ARTICLE 5A, OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS, TO INCREASE
THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES FOR CERTAIN MULTI-FAMILY
DWELLING UNITS WHEN LOCATED WITHIN A DESIGNATED UNIVERSITY IMPACT
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AREA (UTA), be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Mims, Payne, Champion, Dobyns,
Hayek. Nays: Throgmorton. Absent: Dickens
A public hearing was held on a resolution of conveyance of property known as the
Peninsula Neighborhood, Third Addition, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Peninsula Development
Company.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12-243, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF
PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, THIRD ADDITION, IN
IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO PENINSULA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2012 Operating Budget.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12-244, AMENDING THE FY2012 OPERATING
BUDGET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Robert A. Lee Recreation
Center Improvements - East Entry Remodeling 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. 12-245, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION CENTER
IMPROVEMENTS - EAST ENTRY REMODELING 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 conveying vacated portion of Melrose
Place right-of-way to the University of Iowa. The following individuals: Jean Walker, 335
Lucon Dr.; David Kieft, representing the University and Board of Regents; and Nancy
Carlson, 1002 E. Jefferson.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12-246, CONVEYING VACATED PORTION OF
MELROSE PLACE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 4/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Hayek, Mims, Payne, Champion. Nays: Dobyns, Throgmorton. Absent: Dickens.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's FY13 Annual Action
Plan which is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan (City Steps) and
authorizing the city manager to submit said plan and amendments and all necessary
certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and
designating the city manager as the authorized Chief Executive Officer. Community
HCDC Chair Andy Chappell present for discussion. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Becci Reedus.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12-247, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY13
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN WHICH IS A SUB-PART OF IOWA CITY'S 2011-2015
CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND AMENDMENTS AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS
TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND
DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting the Iowa City Housing Authority's
Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2012. Housing Adm. Rackis presented a power point.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12-248, ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012.
Moved and seconded authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter of support for the Multi-
Family Development Program.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12-249, DIRECTING SALE OF WATER
REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2012C.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12-250, AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION
OF OUTSTANDING WATER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2002, OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2002, AND DIRECTING
NOTICE BE GIVEN.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2012.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12-251, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT
TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2012.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2012.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12-252, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT
TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2012.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $650,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2012.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12-253, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $650,000
TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2012.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12-254, DIRECTING SALE OF $9,070,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2012A.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12-255, DIRECTING SALE OF $620,000
TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2012B.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 12-4484, AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CITY
CODE, ENTITLED "HUMAN RIGHTS," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "ENFORCEMENT,"
TO PROVIDE THAT THE HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE MAKE THE PROBABLE CAUSE
DETERMINATION, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12-256, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
SHIVE-HATTERY, INC. AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR MATERIAL TESTING
AND INSPECTION SERVICES DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES CONSOLIDATION PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12-257, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION
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WITH CITY CARTON COMPANY, INC. TO CONTINUE EXISTING RECYCLING
PROCESSING SERVICES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12-258, APPROVING THE BENCHMARK
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12-259, AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A
CONTRACT TO COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING CORPORATION (CEC) FOR A
CITY-WIDE SOLUTION FOR NON-PUBLIC SAFETY RADIOS. Consultant Jeff
Thorsteinson present for discussion.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12-260, REGARDING DIVERSITY ISSUES.
Pastor John McKinstre, First Christian Church, representing Consultation of Religious
Communities, appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12-261, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONCESSION AGREEMENT WITH
FIN AND FEATHER FOR THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL RENTAL
EQUIPMENT AND FOOD SERVICES AT TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA.
Brian Mildenstein, Fin and Feather, present for discussion.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
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; Historic Preservation Commission —One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, ending March 29, 2013; Human Rights Commission for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2015; Youth Advisory
Commission for a two-year term (Shall not be more than 18 years of age at the time of
application; and currently enrolled in an Iowa City high school or high school equivalent)
January 1, 2011 — December 31, 2012, for Tate High. Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Board of Library Trustees for an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, ending June 30, 2013. Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2012.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Housing and Community Development
Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms September 1, 2012 — September
1, 2015; Police Citizens Review Board for two vacancies to fill four-year terms
September 1, 2012 — September 1, 2016. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, June 27, 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 and seconded to adjourn meeting at 9:25 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subm� itfied for pub ii tion — 5/22/12. A‘idU(.44A
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
MAY 15, 2012
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne,
Throgmorton. Absent: Dickens. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr,
Bentley, Andrew, Davidson, Ford, Rackis, Fosse, Hansen, Cohn, Niichel-Hegwood,
Moran, O'Brien, O'Malley, Hightshoe, Clark.
The Mayor received a Shovel Ready Certification of Iowa City's Wind Energy
Supply Chain Campus from Jonathon Gemmen from Austin Consulting and Iowa City
Area Development Representatives Eric Hanson and DaLayne Williamson.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Grant Wood
Elementary students: Korrin Garcia, Winston Lui, James Momberg.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dobyns, that the items and recommendations in
the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to
delete items 3d(5), resolution authorizing agreement between the city and Eliezer A.
Sotillo Rodriguez and Marc Moen for mural, and 3e(1), setting a hearing of intent to
convey utility easements on portions of 1807 and 2001 Lower Muscatine Road, for
separate consideration:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: May 1 Council Work Session; May 1 Regular Council Formal Official and
Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission — March 15; Airport Commission —April 5; Planning & Zoning
Commission —April 5; Police Citizens Review Board — March 21; Senior Center
Commission — March 15.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(New): Class E Liquor License for Southside Spirits, LLC, dba Southside Liquor &
Tobacco, 601 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 1; Five-day Class B Beer Permit for Summer of
the Arts, Inc., dba Iowa Arts Festival, 210 E. Iowa Ave., in the street. (June 1-3,
2012); Five-day Class B Beer Permit for Summer of the Arts, Inc., dba Iowa City
Jazz Festival, 17 N. Clinton St. , in the street. (June 29-July 1, 2012); Five-day Class
B Beer Permit for Summer of the Arts, Inc., dba Sand in the City, 100 Block Iowa
Ave., in the street. (August 10-12, 2012). (Renewal) Class C Liquor License for Linn
Street Café, Inc., dba Linn Street Café, Inc., 121 N. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License
for Column, Inc., dba Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque St.; Special Class C Liquor
License for Riverside Theatre, dba Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St.; Temporary
Transfer of Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre, dba Riverside
Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St. to Riverside Festival Stage in City Park (June 14-July 8,
2012); Class C Liquor License for Quzer, Inc., dba Shakespeare's, 819 S. First Ave.;
Class C Liquor License for Pershell Corporation, dba Colonial Lanes, 2253 Highway
218 S.; Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors, LC, dba Suburban Amoco, 370
Scott Court. RES. 12-229, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Southside Spirits,
LLC, dba Southside Liquor & Tobacco, 601 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 1.
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Resolutions and Motions: RES. 12-230, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND SUMMER OF THE ARTS, INC. TO ALLOW THE
TEMPORARY AND LIMITED SALE, CONSUMPTION, AND POSSESSION OF BEER
DURING ARTS FEST, JAZZ FEST, AND SAND IN THE CITY WITHIN A SPECIFIED
AREA ON A CITY STREET; RES. 12-231, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF JUDGMENT;
RES. 12-232, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE THEATRE THAT ALLOWS THE
SALE OF WINE AND BEER UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES IN CITY PARK
FROM JUNE 14, 2012 THROUGH JULY 8, 2012; RES. 12-233, 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 15 REGAL LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12-234,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 213 E. MARKET STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12-235,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND iWIRELESS,
L.L.C. TO USE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION,
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AN ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINE.
Setting Public Hearings: Public hearing for June 19, 2012 regarding an
amendment to Iowa City's FY11 Annual Action Plan, that is a sub-part of Iowa City's
2011-2015 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS); RES. 12-237, SETTING
PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 5, 2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 332 SOUTH GOVERNOR STREET; RES. 12-238,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 5, 2012 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE J STREET & SYCAMORE VIEW WATER MAIN - SOUTHEAST JUNIOR
HIGH SANITARY SEWER 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. 12-239, OF INTENT TO
CONSIDER THE PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE
PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, FOURTH ADDITION, IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO
PENINSULA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
SAID CONVEYANCE FOR JUNE 5, 2012; RES. 12-240, SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING FOR JUNE 5, 2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY
HOME LOCATED AT 928 LONGFELLOW COURT.
Correspondence: Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Change of parking meter
terms from 30 minutes to 2 hours for spaces numbered G205N and G207N on the
300 block of East Market Street; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
(1) NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the southwest corner of the
intersection of Waterfront Drive and Southgate Avenue; Jesse Burns regarding Safety
Concern - signs in center of street; Sherry Christoffer regarding Request for Transit
Policy Changes; Kaleb Hays regarding Housing Ordinance [Staff response included];
Martha Schut and Doug Peters regarding Bus System; Paula Kinyon regarding
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Audio indication pedestrian signal at First Avenue & Muscatine [Staff response
included]; Al & Bobbi Paxton; Jill Foco; Bonnie Orgren, Sara Henryson regarding
Payday Loan Businesses.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 12-241, OF INTENT TO
CONSIDER THE PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF UTILITY EASEMENTS ON AND
OVER PORTIONS OF 1807 AND 2001 LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID PROPOSAL FOR JUNE 5, 2012. The Mayor declared the
motion carried 5/0/1, with Payne abstaining due to a conflict of interest and Dickens
absent.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12-242, AUTHORIZING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ELIEZER A. SOTILLO
RODRIGUEZ (ARTIST) AND MARC MOEN (SPONSOR) FOR INSTALLATION OF
MURAL ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT 220 S. DUBUQUE STREET AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
SAME.
Senior Center Commissioner Mark Holbrook, 317 Fairview Ave., updated Council on
activities at The Center. Dorothy Whiston, 317 Mahaska Dr., Coalition for Racial Justice
urged Council to consider a racial equity assessment be done prior to selling public
housing units. Chadd Simmons, Executive Director of Diversity Focus, 2133 Dempster
Dr., regarding formulation of the diversity issues task force.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to set a public hearing for June 5 on an
ordinance rezoning approximately 1.3-acres of land located south of Harrison Street
between Clinton and Dubuque Streets from Public (P-1) to Institutional Public/Central
Business Service (P-2/CB-2) (REZ12-00007).
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. 12-4480, VACATING .27-ACRES OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
ADJACENT TO LOTS 1-8 MELROSE PLACE (VAC12-00001), be voted on for final
passage at this time. The Mayor requested that Council Members disclose any ex parte
communications, and none were reported. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton,
Champion. Nays: Dobyns. Absent: Dickens. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that
the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted, 4/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Hayek, Mims, Payne,
Champion. Nays: Dobyns, Throgmorton. Absent: Dickens.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, that ORD 12-4481, REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 2.43 ACRES OF LAND FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1)
TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED EAST OF
WEST SIDE DRIVE AND NORTH OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD NEAR ITS
INTERSECTION WITH HIGHWAY 1 WEST (REZ12-00003) (McDonald's), be passed
and adopted.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Mims, that ORD. 12-4482, 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 MULTI-FAMILY ZONES AND IN COMMERCIAL ZONES
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THAT ALLOW MULTI-FAMILY USES AND TO ESTABLISH NEW RESIDENTIAL
DENSITY FORMULAS FOR MULTI-FAMILY USES LOCATED IN MULTI-FAMILY
ZONES AND IN COMMERCIAL ZONES THAT ALLOW MULTI-FAMILY USES, be
passed and adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that ORD. 12-4483, AMENDING TITLE 14,
ZONING, ARTICLE 5A, OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS, TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES FOR CERTAIN
MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS WHEN LOCATED WITHIN A DESIGNATED
UNIVERSITY IMPACT AREA (UIA), be passed and adopted. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/1, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Mims, Payne, Champion, Dobyns, Hayek.
Nays: Throgmorton. Absent: Dickens
A public hearing was held on a resolution of conveyance of property known as the
Peninsula Neighborhood, Third Addition, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Peninsula Development
Company. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12-243, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD,
THIRD ADDITION, IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO PENINSULA DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2012 Operating Budget.
Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12-244, AMENDING THE
FY2012 OPERATING BUDGET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Robert A. Lee Recreation
Center Improvements - East Entry Remodeling 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 Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 12-245, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION CENTER
IMPROVEMENTS - EAST ENTRY REMODELING 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 conveying vacated portion of Melrose
Place right-of-way to the University of Iowa. The following individuals: Jean Walker, 335
Lucon Dr.; David Kieft, representing the University and Board of Regents; and Nancy
Carlson, 1002 E. Jefferson.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 12-246, CONVEYING VACATED
PORTION OF MELROSE PLACE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 4/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Hayek, Mims, Payne,
Champion. Nays: Dobyns, Throgmorton. Absent: Dickens.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's FY13 Annual Action
Plan which is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan (City Steps) and
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authorizing the city manager to submit said plan and amendments and all necessary
certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and
designating the city manager as the authorized Chief Executive Officer. Community
Development Planner Hightshoe and HCDC Chair Andy Chappell present for
discussion. Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept correspondence
from Becci Reedus.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12-247, ADOPTING IOWA
CITY'S FY13 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN WHICH IS A SUB-PART OF IOWA CITY'S
2011-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND AMENDMENTS AND ALL NECESSARY
CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting the Iowa City Housing Authority's
Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2012. Housing Adm. Rackis presented a power point.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12-248, ADOPTING THE
IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter of
support for the Multi-Family Development Program.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12-249, DIRECTING SALE OF
WATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2012C. Finance Dir. O'Malley
present for discussion.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 12-250, AUTHORIZING
THE REDEMPTION OF OUTSTANDING WATER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2002,
OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2002, AND
DIRECTING NOTICE BE GIVEN.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2012. No one appeared.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12-251, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 2012.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2012. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns to adopt RES. 12-252, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 2012.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $650,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2012. No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 12-253, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $650,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2012.
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Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 12-254, DIRECTING SALE OF
$9,070,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2012A. Finance Dir. O'Malley
present for discussion.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 12-255, DIRECTING SALE
OF $620,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2012B. Finance
Dir. O'Malley present for discussion.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, that ORD. 12-4484, AMENDING TITLE 2
OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "HUMAN RIGHTS," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED
"ENFORCEMENT," TO PROVIDE THAT THE HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE MAKE THE
PROBABLE CAUSE DETERMINATION, be passed and adopted.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12-256, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY
AND BETWEEN SHIVE-HATTERY, INC. AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR
MATERIAL TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DURING THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES CONSOLIDATION PROJECT.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12-257, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT
EXTENSION WITH CITY CARTON COMPANY, INC. TO CONTINUE EXISTING
RECYCLING PROCESSING SERVICES.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12-258, APPROVING THE
BENCHMARK PROJECT. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 12-259, AUTHORIZING
THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
CORPORATION (CEC) FOR A CITY-WIDE SOLUTION FOR NON-PUBLIC SAFETY
RADIOS. Public Works Dir. Fosse presented a power point. Consultant Jeff
Thorsteinson present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12-260, REGARDING
DIVERSITY ISSUES. Pastor John McKinstre, First Christian Church, representing
Consultation of Religious Communities, appeared. Individual Council Members
expressed their views, and noted further discussion of the composition of the committee
would be scheduled for the June 5 work session.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12-261, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONCESSION
AGREEMENT WITH FIN AND FEATHER FOR THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL
RENTAL EQUIPMENT AND FOOD SERVICES AT TERRY TRUEBLOOD
RECREATION AREA. Parks & Recreation Dir. Moran presented a power point. Brian
Mildenstein, Fin and Feather, present for discussion. Individual Council Members
expressed their views.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
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; Historic Preservation Commission — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, ending March 29, 2013; Human Rights Commission for an
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unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2015; Youth Advisory
Commission for a two-year term (Shall not be more than 18 years of age at the time of
application; and currently enrolled in an Iowa City high school or high school equivalent)
January 1, 2011 — December 31, 2012, for Tate High. Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Board of Library Trustees for an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, ending June 30, 2013. Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2012.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Housing and Community Development
Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms September 1, 2012 — September
1, 2015; Police Citizens Review Board for two vacancies to fill four-year terms
September 1, 2012 — September 1, 2016. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, June 27, 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.]
Council Member Throgmorton stated he would be forwarding suggested changes in
the TIF policy to the Economic Development Committee; and reported on the Jane
Jacobs Walk held the previous week-end and national coverage of the event on FOX
stations.
Mayor Hayek reported that the National Association of Realtors announced its list of
top turnaround towns who have weathered the downturn in the real estate market and
Iowa City ranks 21st; and encouraged the public to attend an event hosted by the
Friends of Historic Preservation planned for May 20 - a walking tour through the Civil
War era which starts at Old Brick at 1:00.
Council Member Throgmorton also noted Bike to Work Week events May 14-18.
City Clerk Karr noted that hand out from Johnson County regarding the June 20 joint
meeting, and questioned interest in a tour of the court house and jail prior to the
meeting. A majority expressed interest in attending.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adjourn meeting at 9:25 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk