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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 31, 2012
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Bentley, Dilkes,
Karr, Davidson, Knoche, Fosse, O'Brien, Rummel, Moran, Kopping.
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 and to delete
Item 2d(1) a resolution setting a public hearing on August 21, 2012 on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
Normandy Drive Restoration Project and remove for separate consideration Item 2d(7)
authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest to an agreement between
the City and National Development Council regarding Community and Economic
Development Advisement:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: July 10 Council Work Session; July 10 Special Council Formal Official &
Complete (x2); July 26 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): Airport
Commission — May 17; Board of Adjustment — June 13; Human Rights Commission
— June 19; Parks & Recreation Commission — May 9; Planning & Zoning
Commission — June 7; Police Citizens Review Board — June 12;
Telecommunications Commission — June 25; Planning & Zoning Commission — June
21.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(New): Class C Liquor License for 168, LLC, dba Szechuan House, 320 E.
Burlington St.; (Renewal) Class B Beer Permit for Jimmy Jack's, Inc., dba Jimmy
Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy
Jack's, Inc., dba Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class E
Liquor License for Caylor Enterprises, LLC, dba The Liquor House, 425 S. Gilbert
St.; Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Drugstore, 310 N. First
Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Kmart Corporation dba Big Kmart #4315, 901
Hollywood Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #1,
525 Highway 1 W.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart
#2, 1920 Lower Muscatine Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc.,
dba Deli Mart #3, 2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart
Properties, Inc. dba Deli Mart #5, 206 E. Benton St.; Class C Liquor License for
Middle E, LLC, dba Okoboji Grill Restaurant, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Outdoor
Service Area for Middle E, LLC, dba Okoboji Grill Restaurant, 1857 Lower Muscatine
Rd.; Class C Liquor License for High Energy Food Concepts, Inc., dba Martini's, 127
E. College St.; Outdoor Service Area for High Energy Food Concepts, Inc., dba
Martini's, 127 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Hildago, Inc., dba El Cactus
Authentic Mexican Cuisine, 1921 Keokuk St.; Class C Liquor License for Orchard
Green, Inc., dba Orchard Green Restaurant, 521 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Beer Permit
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for L & M Mighty Shop, Inc., dba L & M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington St.;
Special Class C Liquor License for The Englert Civic Theatre, LP, dba The Englert
Theatre, 221 E. Washington St.; RES. 12 -343 TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to
The Spirit Tobacco and More, LLC, dba The Spirit Tobacco and More, 357 E.
College St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 12 -344, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2713 WHISPERING
MEADOWS DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -345, 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 -346, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF
LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2547
WHISPERING PRAIRIE AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -347,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED IN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -348,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
HILLS BANK AND TRUST, CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1955 CHELSEA COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -349, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND
TRUST, CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 435 WESTBURY
DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -350, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING
TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 706 MILLER AVENUE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; Approve disbursements in the amount of $40,850,090.66 for
the period of June 1 through June 30, 2012, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit; RES. 12 -351, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AMENDMENT #1 TO THE JANUARY 25, 2011 AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND H.R. GREEN TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE ROCKY SHORE DRIVE PUMP STATION
AND FLOOD GATE PROJECT; RES. 12 -352, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND H.R. GREEN
COMPANY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE
IOWA CITY LANDFILL GROUNDWATER LIFT STATION PROJECT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 12 -353, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
AUGUST 21, 2012 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DEWEY STREET
BRICK RECONSTRUCTION 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 -354, SETTING
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PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 21, 2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 618 NORTH GILBERT STREET.
Correspondence: Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Change of parking meter
terms from 2 hours to 30 minutes for spaces numbered L1 28N and L1 30N on the
east side of the 100 block of North Linn Street; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of ZIPCAR PARKING ONLY signs on the west side of the 300 block of
North Clinton Street; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of existing NO
PARKING 2 AM — 6 AM prohibition on South Linn Street meters L204S, L206S, and
on Iowa Avenue meters 1104E, and 1106E; Casey J. Kohrt; Val and Dick Donohoe
regarding Iowa City Chicken Ordinance; Jerry D. Moore regarding Artificial Flowers;
Cliff Pirnat regarding Rocky Shore; Patrick Jepson regarding Will Iowa City follow
Stockton California to bankruptcy ?]; M. K. Parnell regarding Greyhound Service
[Staff response included]; Andrea Rauer regarding Sycamore Mall management
concerns; Tony Barrino (x3) regarding Trillionaire Communications; Tam Bodkin
Bryk, Susan Boehlje regarding Moen Tower Project; Bobbie and Al Paxton, David
Goodner regarding Predatory lenders.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 12 -355,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
REGARDING COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISEMENT. PCD
Dir. Davidson presented information.
Bob Elliott, 1108 Dover St., acknowledged the efforts of City crews when a water
main broke on Sunday, July 22.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to set a public hearing for August 21 on an
ordinance rezoning approximately 2 acres of land located south of Highway 1 and west
of Shirken Drive at 521 and 531 Highway 1 West and from Intensive Commercial (CI -1)
to Community Commercial (CC -2) (REZ12- 00013).
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to set a public hearing for August 21 on
an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to add a definition for "Delayed Deposit
Service Uses" and regulate said uses as provisional uses in the Community
Commercial Zone (payday lending).
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to
change the land -use designation from Single- Family /Duplex Residential to Medium -
Density Multi- Family Residential for property located north of Benton Street between
George and Streb Streets (CA12- 00002) ( Oaknoll). The Mayor asked Council Members
to report any ex parte communications, and Dobyns, Throgmorton, Mims, and Hayek
reported communications. PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion. The following
individuals appeared representing Oaknoll: Mark Seabold, Design architect from Shive
Hattery; Steve Rowe, Oaknoll Administrator and Chief Financial Officer; and Bob
Downer, attorney for Oaknoll. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -356, AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND -USE DESIGNATION FROM
SINGLE - FAMILY /DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL TO MEDIUM - DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF BENTON STREET
BETWEEN GEORGE AND STREB STREETS (CA12- 00002) ( Oaknoll). PCD Dir.
Davidson present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with
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the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Hayek, Mims, Payne, Champion, Dickens,
Dobyns. Nays: Throgmorton.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 2.7 -acres of land located north
of Benton Street between George and Streb Streets from Medium Density Single Family
(RS -8) Zone to Overlay Planned Development Medium Density Multi - Family (OPD -RM-
20) Zone (REZ12- 00010) ( Oaknoll). No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance approximately rezoning
2.7 -acres of land located north of Benton Street between George and Streb Streets
from Medium Density Single Family (RS -8) Zone to Overlay Planned Development
Medium Density Multi - Family (OPD- RM -20) Zone (REZ12- 00010) ( Oaknoll), be given
first vote. Pat Heiden, Oaknoll Director, and Mark Seabold, Design architect from Shive
Hattery appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating the public right -of -way of Spring
Street. (VAC12- 00004) ( Oaknoll). No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance vacating the public right -
of -way of Spring Street (VAC 12-00004) ( Oaknoll), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending certain paragraphs within Title
14, Zoning Code, Articles 2a and 2b, to exempt blocks with three or fewer home lots
from front setback averaging. No one appeared.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending certain
paragraphs within Title 14, Zoning Code, Articles 2a and 2b, to exempt blocks with three
or fewer home lots from front setback averaging, be given first vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, that the 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), be given second vote. The
Mayor requested Council Members report any ex parte communications, and none were
reported.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 12 -4486, VACATING AND
CONVEYING AIR RIGHTS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY LOCATED
ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY AT 114 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. (VAC12- 00003) (Central Park), be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickens,
Dobyns, Mims, Payne, Champion. Nays: Throgmorton, Hayek.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 12 -357, APPROVING THE
FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR WEST PART TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB12- 00009).
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the construction of the FY 2013 Asphalt Resurfacing 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 -358, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY 2013 ASPHALT RESURFACING 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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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 -4487, AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES
AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "RULES OF THE ROAD," SECTION 6,
ENTITLED "SPEED RESTRICTIONS ", SUBSECTION C, ENTITLED "SCHOOL SPEED
ZONES" TO CREATE A SCHOOL SPEED ZONE FOR BORLAUG ELEMENTARY AND
REPEAL THE SCHOOL SPEED ZONE FOR ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY, be voted
on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 4,
Alcoholic Beverages, Chapter 5, Prohibitions and Restrictions, Section 3, Consumption
or Possession in Public Places and City Buildings, Subsection B to allow for possession
and consumption in certain park buildings, pursuant to administrative rule; and
Subsection C to allow for alcohol possession and consumption in city buildings pursuant
to administrative rule, be given first vote. Senior Center Commissioner Jay Honohan
appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 10,
entitled Use of Public Ways and Property," Chapter 3, entitled, "Commercial Use of
Sidewalks," Section 3, entitled "Use for Sidewalk Cafes," to regulate sidewalk cafes
primarily by policy and administrative rules, be given first vote. The following individuals
appeared: Rebecca Neades, Chamber of Commerce and Jim Mondanaro, Mickey's.
Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -359, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Schrader Excavating & Grading for $313,297.05 AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE S. DUBUQUE STREET STORM SEWER AND WATER
MAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -360, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Schrader Excavating for $ 937,160.77 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 1 TRAIL PROJECT - ORCHARD STREET TO
SUNSET STREET.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -361, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Peterson Contractors, Inc. for $ 1,845,737.04 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE U.S. HIGHWAY 6 AND SYCAMORE STREET
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -362, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Septagon Construction Cedar Rapids, IA for $ 208,885.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX — WARM
STORAGE BUILDING PROJECT.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -363, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Iowa Athletic Field Construction Co. for $ 98,777.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
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CONTRACT FOR RENOVATION OF FIELDS 1,2,3,4 AT THE NAPOLEON PARK
SOFTBALL COMPLEX PROJECT.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -364, 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 Champion, seconded by Dickens, to defer to August 21 a resolution
approving a settlement and rework agreement.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to defer to August 21 announcing two
vacancies on the Youth Advisory Commission for an unexpired term plus a two year
term, effective upon appointment — December 31, 2014, and a vacancy for a two -year
term January 1, 2011 — December 31, 2012, for Tate High.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Throgmorton, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: appoint Joe Dan Coulter, 1818 N. Dubuque St.; Orville
Townsend, Sr., 713 Whiting Ave.; Kingsley Botchway (chair), 260 Scott Ct., Apt. 3;
Donna Henry, 1926 Broadway St.; Bakhit Bakhit, 2610 Bartelt Rd., Apt. #10; Joan
Vanden Berg, 309 Fairview Ave.; and Cindy Roberts (vice chair) 2034 Grantwood St., to
the Ad Hoc Diversity Committee for six -month terms beginning September 1, 2012 —
March 10, 2013; appoint Christine Ogren, 140 Cardiff Circle, to the Airport Commission
for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment — March 1, 2014; reappoint Jarrod
Gatlin, 910 Benton Drive, #11 to Housing and Community Development Commission for
a three -year term September 1, 2012 — September 1, 2015; appoint Dan Tallon, 706 E.
Market Street, to Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, ending January 1, 2014; reappoint Royceann Porter, 136 Appanoose
Court, to Police Citizens Review Board for a four -year term September 1, 2012 —
September 1, 2016. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence
from Polly Nichols- Marshall and Christine Ogren.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: 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; 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);
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 trip to Madison, Wisconsin where he
met with former Mayor David Cieslewicz and staff people from the Economic
Development department.
Council Member Champion asked if there was interest to pursue smaller sidewalk
cafes, minus fencing. Concerns were expressed regarding ADA concerns and
Champion withdrew the request.
Council Member Dickens reminded everyone of the Sand in the City event coming
up August 10 -12.
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Mayor Hayek announced the Mayor's of the Eastern Iowa Corridor have proclaimed
August 1 as Corridor Goes Casual for Kids Day and stated City staff will participate by
making $5 donations to a children's charity and wearing jeans to work on that day;
encouraged participation in the Rummage in the Ramp event which started July 27 and
runs through August 4; and wished Council Member Mims a Happy Anniversary.
City Manager Markus announced that the City had been names second best city for
successful aging by the Milken Institute; and announced that the QR codes previously
announced as being available at the entry door to Harvat Hall are not available on the
cable television channel during the meeting.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adjourn formal meeting at 8:40 p.m. and
return to work session.
Matthew J. Ha Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Date: July 16, 2012
CITY
OF
IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, July 10, 2012, 6:13 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
UISG Rep: None
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Bentley, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Moran, O'Malley, Yapp, Knoche,
O'Brien, Miklo, Long, Rummel, Andrew
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS [Agenda #15]
HCDC — reappoint Andy Chappell and Rachel Zimmerman Smith; re- advertise one vacancy
PCRB — reappoint Melissa Jensen; re- advertise one vacancy due to gender balance
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL RE PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
No discussion
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL RE AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda items # 7 - ... $2,800,000 taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds,
Series 2012; and # 8 - ... $3,100,000 taxable Urban Renewal Revenue Bonds, Series 2012)
Finance Director O'Malley answered questions regarding his hand out "Proposed 2012 TIF
Revenue Bonds — Proposed 2012 Taxable GO Bonds" table. City Manager Markus, City
Atty. Dilkes, and City Clerk Karr presented information and responded to questions.
2. (Consent Calendar # 2f(11) — Competitive Quotation Results — Public Works Complex
Sanitary Sewer Improvement; Rochester Ground Storage Reservoir Rehabilitation; 2012
Summer Sidewalk Repair; 2013 Curb Ramp Improvements) In response to Payne, City
Engr. Knoche stated the estimate was based on previous bids received, and not knowing
the bidding climate, the estimate turned out higher than anticipated.
3. (Consent Calendar # 2e(1) — Setting public hearing on ... Public Works Fuel Facility and
vehicle wash system ...) City Clerk Karr stated staff has requested this item be deleted, not
acted upon at this time, and will be placed on another agenda.
DISCUSSION ON USE OF PARKING SPACES FOR CAFE /PLATFORM [IP # 51
City Manager Markus introduced the subject, noting slides were in the information packet from
the proposed Iowa City Micky's and examples from Birmingham, Michigan that have been
utilizing the concept for some time. CM Markus stated Micky's owner Jim Mondanaro was
present if there were any questions. Asst. to the City Manager Fruin reported he had shared
information regarding the concept with the Downtown District Infrastructure Committee and
received positive feedback. Majority directed staff to prepare ordinance for next meeting.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare ordinance change for July 31 Council meeting. (Markus)
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INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [June 21, 28, July 5]
➢ June 21
No discussion
➢ June 28
(IP7) Council Member Throgmorton noted the transcription of the PCRB forum attached
to the June 12 Police Citizens Review Board meeting minutes and requested the newly
formed Diversity Committee receive copies.
➢ July 5
No discussion
(Recessed to formal meeting 6:40 PM; returned to work session 9:20 PM)
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX [IP # 41
Finance Director O'Malley presented information and explained the hand out "Pro Forma on
Local Option Sales Tax Reimposition ". City Manager Markus and City Clerk Karr responded to
questions. Majority agreed to discuss during the budget process and possibly consider a March
election.
STAFF ACTION: None at this time. (Markus)
COUNCIL TIME / PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP #6]
Majority of Council requested legalization of urban chickens be placed on the August 21 work
session.
MEETING SCHEDULE / UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS [IP #7]
Majority agreed to the following tentative schedule for the remainder of the year:
Tuesday, September 4
Tuesday, September 18
Tuesday, October 2
Tuesday, October 23
Tuesday, November 13
Tuesday, November 27
Tuesday, December 4
Tuesday, December 18
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 7/10/12
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:24 p.m.at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its
disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation; and to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where
premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the
governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape
recording of a session closed under this paragraph (real estate) shall be available for
public examination when the transaction discussed is completed. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 6:12 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.KarrClerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 7/10/12
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m., at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/ or adopted as amended and to delete from
Consent Calendar Item 2e(1), a resolution setting a public hearing for plans and
specifications for the Fuel Facility and Vehicle Wash System Project:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: June 19 Council Work Session; June 19 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): Board of
Adjustment — May 9; Civil Service Commission — July 3; Human Rights Commission
— May 15; Police Citizens Review Board —April 30; Police Citizens Review Board —
May 9; Telecommunications Commission — May 21; Youth Advisory Commission —
February 12; Youth Advisory Commission — April 1; Youth Advisory Commission —
May 8.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(Renewal) Class C Liquor License for American Legion Roy L Chopek Post 17,
3016 Muscatine Ave.; Special Class C Liquor License for Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe, 19
S Dubuque St.; Class E Liquor License for Sauce, 108 E College St.; Special Class
C Liquor License for Sushi Popo, 725 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Liquor License
for I C Uglys, 210 N Linn St.; Class E Liquor License for Hartig Drug Store #10, 701
Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Liquor License for T.C.B., 114 E. College St.; Class C
Liquor License for Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; Outdoor Service Area for
Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; RES. 12 -321, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT
to Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; RES. 12 -322, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE
PERMITS: Class C Beer Permit for El Paso the Mexican Store, 609 Hollywood Blvd.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 12 -323, AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR
FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE IOWA RIVER TRAIL
ALONG DUBUQUE STREET FROM FOSTER ROAD TO WATERWORKS PRAIRIE
PARK; RES. 12 -324, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A TWO -MONTH EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH
PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION, INC.; RES. 12 -325, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE IOWA CITY WWTP BLOWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT; RES. 12-
326, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR HIGHWAY 6 AND
SYCAMORE STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS [STPN -6- 7(84)-- 2J -52];
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RES. 12 -327, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT #3 TO THE NOVEMBER
2, 2009 AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND FOTH
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT, LLC TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (KIRKWOOD AVE. TO 1ST AVE); RES. 12 -328,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO PLAN FOR THE
MODIFICATION OF THE BURLINGTON DAM MODIFICATION; RES. 12 -329,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A FORGIVABLE MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 217 HUNTINGTON DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
12 -330, 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 59 REGAL LANE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,990,635.59 for the
period of May 1 through May 31, 2012, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit; RES. 12 -331, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT #1 TO
THE APRIL 19, 2011, AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC FOR THE U.S.
HIGHWAY 6 AND SYCAMORE STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 12 -332, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
JULY 31, 2012 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY 2013 ASPHALT
RESURFACING PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of Removal
of existing NO PARKING SUN 6 AM — 1 PM and WED 6 PM — 10 PM signs and
installation of PASSENGER LOADING ZONE 15 MINUTE LIMIT WED 6 PM — 9
PM, SAT 5 PM — 8 PM, SUN 7 AM — 1 PM signs on the north side of the 700 block
of College Street; Acting Transportation Planner regarding Installation of (1) STOP
sign on the north east corner of the intersection of Manor Drive and Normandy Drive;
Gerald Stalkfleet regarding U Heights Cops in Iowa City? [Staff response included];
Palmer Holden regarding Idyllwild Floodwall; Cindy Roberts regarding Thank You
from the Grant Wood Neighborhood Association; G. Hagen X3 regarding Flood Wall
Project. [Staff response included]; Jay Semel regarding Thank you and correction.
[Staff response included]; Jerry Bokassa regarding Pick Up after your dogs signs;
Shannon Gassman, regarding petition containing 985 signatures; Fred Meyer; Katie
Imborek; Sarah Hachtman; Sam McElmeel regarding Supporting chicken keeping in
Iowa City; Jerry D. Moore regarding Windbreaks and dog park; City Engineer
regarding Competitive Quotation Results — Public Works Complex Sanitary Sewer
Improvement; Rochester Ground Storage Reservoir Rehabilitation; 2012 Summer
Sidewalk Repair; FY2013 Curb Ramp Improvements; Protest of rezoning petitions
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for South Gilbert & McCollister Blvd.; Samuel Odeyemi regarding Local Politics
Paper.
The following individuals appeared regarding Legalization of Urban Chickens:
Jarrett Mitchell, 304 S. Summit St. # 102; Katie Imborek, 408 MacBride Rd.; Melanie
Cook, 517 Holt; K. T. LaBadie, 708 Woodside Sr.; and Fred Meyer, 1511 Bristol Dr.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for July 31 on a resolution amending
the Comprehensive Plan to change the land -use designation from Single - Family /Duplex
Residential to Medium - Density Multi - Family Residential for property located north of
Benton Street between George and Streb Streets (CA12 -00002 - Oaknoll Retirement
Residences Facility).
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for July 31 on an ordinance rezoning
2.7 -acres of land located north of Benton Street between George and Streb Streets
from Medium Density Single Family (RS -8) Zone to Overlay Planned Development
Medium Density Multi - Family (OPD- RM -20) Zone (REZ12 -00010 - Oaknoll Retirement
Residences Facility).
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for July 31 on an ordinance vacating
the public right -of -way of Spring Street (VAC12 -00004 - Oaknoll Retirement Residences
Facility).
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for July 31 on an ordinance amending
certain paragraphs within Title 14, Zoning Code, Articles 2A and 2B, to exempt blocks
with three or fewer home lots from front setback averaging.
A public hearing was held 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). Kevin Den Adel, 54 Coll Ct., appeared.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Brian and Meigen Fink.
Moved and seconded that the 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), be given first vote.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating and conveying air rights within the
public right -of -way located adjacent to the property at 114 South Dubuque Street, Iowa
City, Iowa (VAC12- 00003), be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Mims, Payne, Champion,
Dickens, Dobyns. Nays: Throgmorton, Hayek.
The following individuals appeared: Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut St.; Pam Michaud;
James Knapp. Senior Planner Miklo shared a power point.
Moved and seconded to defer to July 31 a resolution approving the final plat of
Windsor West Part Two, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB12- 00009).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -333, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD FIFTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB12- 00005).
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimate of cost for the Renovation of Fields 1, 2, 3, and 4 at the Napoleon
Park Girls Softball Complex, 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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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -334, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
RENOVATION OF FIELDS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 AT THE NAPOLEON PARK GIRLS
SOFTBALL COMPLEX, 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 S. Dubuque Street Storm
Sewer and Water Main Improvements 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 -335, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE S. DUBUQUE STREET STORM SEWER AND WATER
MAIN IMPROVEMENTS 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 instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $2,800,000 Taxable General
Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2012. The following individuals appeared:
Colin Gordon, Rochester Ave.; Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut St.; Carol DeProsse, 1401
Burry Dr.; James Knapp; Kathy Cochran, 2665 Triple Crown Lane; Marc Moen, 221 E.
College St.; Jeff Cox, 112 S. Dodge St.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -336, ABANDONING THE ISSUANCE OF
NOT TO EXCEED $2,800,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION URBAN RENEWAL
BONDS, SERIES 2012.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $3,100,000 Taxable Urban Renewal Revenue
Bonds, Series 2012. The following individuals appeared: Colin Gordon, Rochester
Ave.; Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut St.; James Knapp; Mr. Downey.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -337, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,100,000
TAXABLE URBAN RENEWAL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2012.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles
and Traffic," Chapter 3, entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, entitled "Speed
Restrictions ", Subsection C, entitled "School Speed Zones" to create a school speed
zone for Borlaug Elementary and repeal the school speed zone for Roosevelt
Elementary, be given first vote.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -338, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2012 MUSCATINE AVENUE WATER
MAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -339, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR THE
PROVISION OF ANIMAL CARE SERVICES.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -340, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ANIMAL SHELTER FACILITY CAPITAL
CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND
THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -341, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
A CONTRACT FOR CAR SHARING SERVICES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
In response to Council Member Dobyns request, the Mayor stated the current
vacancy for Youth Advisory Commission for an unexpired term plus a two year term,
effective upon appointment — December 31, 2014 for West High, will be deferred to July
31. Correspondence from Leah Murray and Kasra Zarei received.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies for Boards and Commissions:
Ad Hoc Diversity Committee for seven vacancies for a six -month terms beginning
September 1, 2012 — March 10, 2013; 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; 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);
Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending
January 1, 2014; 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, July 25, 2012.
Moved and seconded to make the following appointments: reappoint Andrew
Chappell, 911 Rider Street, and Rachel Zimmerman Smith, 1240 Teg Drive, to the
Housing and Community Development Commission for three -year terms September 1,
2012 — September 1, 2015. Reappoint Melissa Jensen, 830 Elliott Court, to the Police
Citizens Review Board for four -year terms September 1, 2012 — September 1, 2016.
The Mayor noted no applications were received or gender balance requirements met
for Housing and Community Development Commission for (1) three -year term
September 1, 2012 — September 1, 2015 and Police Citizens Review Board for (1) four -
year term September 1, 2012 — September 1, 2016, both will be readvertised.
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 formal meeting 9:10 p.m. and return to work
session.
. 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/
Submitt for publication — 7/17/12.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356 -5040.
The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $_
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 7/26/12
Iowa City special meeting, 3:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding.
Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims. Absent: Dobyns, Payne,
Throgmorton.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -342, APPROVING A TRACK
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF TRACK SIDING TO SERVE THE IOWA CITY INDUSTRIAL
CAMPUS.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 3:02 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s /Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s /Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submi ed for publication — 7/27/12.
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
JULY 10, 2012
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:24 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, Yapp, Knoche, Davidson, Moran, Bentley, Andrew, O'Brien.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn to executive session discuss
strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is
imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position
of the governmental body in that litigation; and to discuss the purchase of particular real
estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the
price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the
tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (real estate) shall be available
for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 5:24 p.m.
Council returned to open session 6:12 p.m.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adjourn special meeting 6:12 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office 356 -5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 10, 2012
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m., at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr,
Bentley, Andrew, Moran, Knoche, Yapp, Miklo, O'Brien, Rummel, O'Malley.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/ or adopted as amended and to
delete from Consent Calendar Item 2e(1), a resolution setting a public hearing for
plans and specifications for the Fuel Facility and Vehicle Wash System Project:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: June 19 Council Work Session; June 19 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): Board of
Adjustment — May 9; Civil Service Commission — July 3; Human Rights Commission
— May 15; Police Citizens Review Board — April 30; Police Citizens Review Board —
May 9; Telecommunications Commission — May 21; Youth Advisory Commission —
February 12; Youth Advisory Commission — April 1; Youth Advisory Commission —
May 8.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(Renewal) Class C Liquor License for Roy L Chopek/Walter L Bud Ott American
Legion Post 17 dba American Legion Roy L Chopek Post 17, 3016 Muscatine Ave.;
Special Class C Liquor License for D & E Restaurant, Inc., dba Z'Mariks Noodle
Cafe, 19 S Dubuque St.; Class E Liquor License for IC War, LLC, dba Sauce, 108 E
College St.; Special Class C Liquor License for P & M Restaurant, Inc., dba Sushi
Popo, 725 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Liquor License for Pub Gal, Inc., dba I C
Uglys, 210 N Linn St.; Class E Liquor License for Hartig Drug Co, Inc., dba Hartig
Drug Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Liquor License for DTW, Inc., dba
T.C.B., 114 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for IC Mill Associates, LLC, dba
Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; Outdoor Service Area for IC Mill Associates,
LLC, dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; RES. 12 -321, TO ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT to IC Mill Associates, LLC, dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.;
RES. 12 -322, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS: Class C Beer Permit for El Paso
Tienda y Taqueria, Inc., dba El Paso the Mexican Store, 609 Hollywood Blvd.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 12 -323, AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR
FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE IOWA RIVER TRAIL
ALONG DUBUQUE STREET FROM FOSTER ROAD TO WATERWORKS PRAIRIE
PARK; RES. 12 -324, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A TWO -MONTH EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH
PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION, INC.; RES. 12 -325, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE IOWA CITY WWTP BLOWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT; RES. 12-
326, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
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COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR HIGHWAY 6 AND
SYCAMORE STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS [STPN -6- 7(84)-- 2J -52];
RES. 12 -327, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT #3 TO THE NOVEMBER
2, 2009 AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND FOTH
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT, LLC TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (KIRKWOOD AVE. TO 1ST AVE); RES. 12 -328,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO PLAN FOR THE
MODIFICATION OF THE BURLINGTON DAM MODIFICATION; RES. 12 -329,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A FORGIVABLE MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 217 HUNTINGTON DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
12 -330, 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 59 REGAL LANE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,990,635.59 for the
period of May 1 through May 31, 2012, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit; RES. 12 -331, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT #1 TO
THE APRIL 19, 2011, AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC FOR THE U.S.
HIGHWAY 6 AND SYCAMORE STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 12 -332, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
JULY 31, 2012 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY 2013 ASPHALT
RESURFACING PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of Removal
of existing NO PARKING SUN 6 AM — 1 PM and WED 6 PM —10 PM signs and
installation of PASSENGER LOADING ZONE 15 MINUTE LIMIT WED 6 PM — 9
PM, SAT 5 PM — 8 PM, SUN 7 AM — 1 PM signs on the north side of the 700 block
of College Street; Acting Transportation Planner regarding Installation of (1) STOP
sign on the north east corner of the intersection of Manor Drive and Normandy Drive;
Gerald Stalkfleet regarding U Heights Cops in Iowa City? [Staff response included];
Palmer Holden regarding Idyllwild Floodwall; Cindy Roberts regarding Thank You
from the Grant Wood Neighborhood Association; G. Hagen X3 regarding Flood Wall
Project. [Staff response included]; Jay Semel regarding Thank you and correction.
[Staff response included]; Jerry Bokassa regarding Pick Up after your dogs signs;
Shannon Gassman, regarding petition containing 985 signatures; Fred Meyer; Katie
Imborek; Sarah Hachtman; Sam McElmeel regarding Supporting chicken keeping in
Iowa City; Jerry D. Moore regarding Windbreaks and dog park; City Engineer
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regarding Competitive Quotation Results — Public Works Complex Sanitary Sewer
Improvement; Rochester Ground Storage Reservoir Rehabilitation; 2012 Summer
Sidewalk Repair; FY2013 Curb Ramp Improvements; Protest of rezoning petitions
for South Gilbert & McCollister Blvd.; Samuel Odeyemi regarding Local Politics
Paper.
The following individuals appeared regarding Legalization of Urban Chickens:
Jarrett Mitchell, 304 S. Summit St. # 102; Katie Imborek, 408 MacBride Rd.; Melanie
Cook, 517 Holt; K. T. LaBadie, 708 Woodside Sr.; and Fred Meyer, 1511 Bristol Dr.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dobyns, to set a public hearing for July 31 on a
resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to change the land -use designation from
Single- Family /Duplex Residential to Medium - Density Multi - Family Residential for
property located north of Benton Street between George and Streb Streets (CA12-
00002 - Oaknoll Retirement Residences Facility).
Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, to set a public hearing for July 31 on an
ordinance rezoning 2.7 -acres of land located north of Benton Street between George
and Streb Streets from Medium Density Single Family (RS -8) Zone to Overlay Planned
Development Medium Density Multi - Family (OPD- RM -20) Zone (REZ12 -00010 -
Oaknoll Retirement Residences Facility).
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to set a public hearing for July 31 on an
ordinance vacating the public right -of -way of Spring Street (VAC12 -00004 - Oaknoll
Retirement Residences Facility).
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to set a public hearing for July 31 on an
ordinance amending certain paragraphs within Title 14, Zoning Code, Articles 2A and
213, to exempt blocks with three or fewer home lots from front setback averaging.
A public hearing was held 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). The Mayor asked for Council Members to
report an ex parte communications, and none were reported. Senior Planner Miklo
presented a power point. City Engr. present for discussion. Kevin Den Adel, 54 Coll
Ct., appeared. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dickens, to accept
correspondence from Brian and Meigen Fink.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that the 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), be given first vote. Individual
Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance vacating and conveying
air rights within the public right -of -way located adjacent to the property at 114 South
Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa (VAC12- 00003), be given second vote. The following
individuals appeared: Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut St.; Pam Michaud; James Knapp.
Senior Planner Miklo shared a power point. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2,
with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Mims, Payne, Champion, Dickens,
Dobyns. Nays: Throgmorton, Hayek.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to defer to July 31 a resolution approving the
final plat of Windsor West Part Two, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB12- 00009).
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Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -333, APPROVING THE
FINAL PLAT OF PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD FIFTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY,
IOWA (SUB12- 00005).
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimate of cost for the Renovation of Fields 1, 2, 3, and 4 at the Napoleon
Park Girls Softball Complex, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of
bids.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -334, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE RENOVATION OF FIELDS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 AT THE NAPOLEON PARK GIRLS
SOFTBALL COMPLEX, 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.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the S. Dubuque Street Storm
Sewer and Water Main Improvements Project, establishing amount of bid security to
accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time
and place for receipt of bids.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -335, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE S. DUBUQUE STREET STORM SEWER AND
WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS 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.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $2,800,000 Taxable General
Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2012. The following individuals appeared:
Colin Gordon, Rochester Ave.; Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut St.; Carol DeProsse, 1401
Burry Dr.; James Knapp; Kathy Cochran, 2665 Triple Crown Lane; Marc Moen, 221 E.
College St.; Jeff Cox, 112 S. Dodge St.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 12 -336, ABANDONING THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,800,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION
URBAN RENEWAL BONDS, SERIES 2012. Individual Council Members expressed
their views.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $3,100,000 Taxable Urban Renewal Revenue
Bonds, Series 2012. The following individuals appeared: Colin Gordon, Rochester
Ave.; Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut St.; James Knapp; Mr. Downey.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -337, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $3,100,000 TAXABLE URBAN RENEWAL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES
2012. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending Title 9,
entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3, entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6,
entitled "Speed Restrictions ", Subsection C, entitled "School Speed Zones" to create a
school speed zone for Borlaug Elementary and repeal the school speed zone for
Roosevelt Elementary, be given first vote.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -338, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Carter and Associates for $714,137.06 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2012 MUSCATINE AVENUE WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -339, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CHAPTER 28E
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE CITY OF
CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR THE PROVISION OF ANIMAL CARE SERVICES. Budget
Analysts Andrew presented a power point of items # 11 and # 12.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -340, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ANIMAL SHELTER
FACILITY CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA AND THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, IOWA.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 12 -341, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CAR SHARING SERVICES FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT with the University of Iowa and Zipcar
Inc. Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien present for discussion.
In response to Council Member Dobyns request, the Mayor stated the current
vacancy for Youth Advisory Commission for an unexpired term plus a two year term,
effective upon appointment — December 31, 2014 for West High, will be deferred to July
31. Correspondence from Leah Murray and Kasra Zarei received.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies for Boards and Commissions:
Ad Hoc Diversity Committee for seven vacancies for a six -month terms beginning
September 1, 2012 — March 10, 2013; 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; 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);
Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending
January 1, 2014; 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, July 25, 2012.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to make the following appointments:
reappoint Andrew Chappell, 911 Rider Street, and Rachel Zimmerman Smith, 1240 Teg
Drive, to the Housing and Community Development Commission for three -year terms
September 1, 2012 — September 1, 2015. Reappoint Melissa Jensen, 830 Elliott Court,
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to the Police Citizens Review Board for four -year terms September 1, 2012 —
September 1, 2016.
The Mayor noted no applications were received or gender balance requirements met
for Housing and Community Development Commission for (1) three -year term
September 1, 2012 — September 1, 2015 and Police Citizens Review Board for (1) four -
year term September 1, 2012 — September 1, 2016, both will be readvertised.
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 Dobyns noted School Board Member McGinnis in the audience,
and acknowledged collaborative efforts by City staff and the School District to work on
problems with school -age children in the Miller- Orchard Neighborhood having to walk
the steep Benton Street hill, past the closed Roosevelt School to Horn this fall.
Council Member Dickens thanked all the volunteers who worked on Arts Fest, Jazz
Fest, and the 4t" of July fireworks.
Council Member Throgmorton also acknowledged School Board Member McGinnis
presence; praised the recently announced targeted rehabilitation assistance program for
specific neighborhoods which allows low income individuals to retain ownership; and
stated efforts were underway by the City of Literature Board of Directors to ramp up the
upcoming Iowa City Book Festival.
Mayor Hayek thanked School Board Member McGinnis for attending the meeting;
stated he would be attending a Metropolitan Coalition retreat later in the week reviewing
the past legislative session and the anticipating session; and acknowledged the space
adventure event held recently at the Englert Theater.
Asst. to the City Manager Fruin announced that QR codes are now available in both
Harvat Hall and the Helling Conference Room that would allow those with a mobile
devices or i -Pads could now scan the agendas for meetings held in those rooms.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn formal meeting 9:10 p.m. and
return to work session.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 26, 2012
Iowa City special meeting, 3:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding.
Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims. Absent: Dobyns, Payne,
Throgmorton. Staff members present: Markus, Goers, Karr.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 12 -342, APPROVING A
TRACK CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF TRACK SIDING TO SERVE THE IOWA CITY INDUSTRIAL
CAMPUS.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn meeting 3:02 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk