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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 2, 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,
Karr, Dulek, Davidson, Havel.
The Mayor proclaimed Fire Prevention Week — October 7 -13, Fire Lieutenant
Swanson accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and /or adopted as amended and to defer
Item 3d(2) Awarding Contract for the Public Works Fuel Facility to October 23rd:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk; September 18 Council Work Session; September 18 Regular Council Formal
Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Ad Hoc
Diversity Committee — September 10; Ad Hoc Diversity Committee — September 17;
Board of Adjustment — July 11.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (Renewal):
Class C Liquor License for Givanni's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Givanni's, 109 E.
College St.; Class C Liquor License for I.C.B.B., Ltd.. dba The Brown Bottle, 115 E.
Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Micky's, LLC, dba Micky's Irish Pub, 11
S. Dubuque St.; Class C Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop Corp., dba Dan's Short
Stop Corp., 2221 Rochester Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc. dba
North Dodge Express, 2790 N. Dodge St.; Class C Beer Permit for On The Go
Convenience Stores, Inc. dba On The Go Convenience Stores, Inc., 2315 Muscatine
Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc. dba Joseph's
Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Iron Hawk, LLC, dba Iron
Hawk, 122 E. Washington St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 12 -427, AWARDING CONTRACT to Maxwell
Construction for $ 112,138.80 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
LANDFILL GROUNDWATER UNDERDRAIN LIFT STATION PROJECT; RES. 12-
428, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS
NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROCHESTER AVENUE BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT PROJECT; RES. 12 -429, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MIDWESTONE BANK, IOWA CITY,
IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2204 NEVADA AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 12 -430, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND MIDWESTONE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2641 GABLE STREET IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -431,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
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SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
HILLS BANK AND TRUST, HILLS, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 720,
724, 728 & 732 FOSTER ROAD AND 701, 705, 709 & 713 ARCH ROCK ROAD,
IOWA; RES. 12 -432, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH NEAL LLEWELLYN AND
HILLS BANK AND TRUST FOR A PORTION OF LAND LOCATED ON NORTH
DODGE STREET NORTH OF 1 -80, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA;
RES. 12 -433, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH NCS PEARSON, INC.
FOR A PORTION OF 2510 NORTH DODGE, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY,
IOWA.
Correspondence: City Engineer regarding Competitive Quotation Result (CDBG
Asbestos Abatement — Contract # 7; 2012 Sewer Repairs); Edwin Stone regarding
Iowa City Schools; Melvin Lorenzo Kelly regarding Violence in Music; William Ingles
regarding Noise in the Neighborhoods. [Staff response included]; Mark Robe
regarding Stop Light at McCollister Blvd. and Old Hwy. 218. [Staff response
included]; Kurt Kimmerling (x2), Sally Cline, Susan Pappas, Mary Murphy & Greg
Geerdes, George Sondag, James White regarding Taft Floodwall (levee) /Idyllwild
Buyout; Roberta Till -Retz, John Shaw regarding Please consider Mike Wright's call
(re neighborhoods); Elva Craig regarding Discussion of plastic bags; Melvin Lorenzo
Kelly regarding Hurricanes and Tornados; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding Extending the existing COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE 30 MINUTE
LIMIT 6AM -5PM one additional hour through 6 PM on the east side of the 200 block
of South Linn Street, south of the driveway for 224 South Linn Street property; Mark
Patton regarding Habitat for Humanity Day.
Mark Patton, Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity, noted earlier correspondence
regarding reviewing priority for CDBG HOME process; correspondence just received
regarding making home ownership for low income workable; and noted October 1 was
World Habitat Day. Mary Gravitt stated her concerns regarding the detour for the
Broadway bus. The following individuals appeared representing 100 Grannies for a
Livable Future and urged Council to ban single use plastic bags: Becky Ross, Ann
Christensen
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to set a public hearing for October 2 on
an ordinance rezoning 1.1 -acres of land located at 2225 Mormon Trek Boulevard from
Intensive Commercial (CI -1) to Community Commercial (CC -2) (REZ12- 00020).
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 172 acres of land
from Interim Development — Research Park (ID -RP), Planned Development — Mixed
Use (OPD -MU), Planned Development — Research Development Park (OPD -RDP), and
Planned Development — Office Research Park (OPD -ORP) to approximately 15.8 acres
of Planned Development — Highway Commercial (OPD- CH -1), 27.97 acres of Research
Development Park(RDP), and 129.12 acres to Interim Development — Research Park
(ID -RP) for property located west of Highway One and north of Interstate 80. (REZ12-
00005/REZ12- 00006), (Moss Ridge Campus formerly known as Moss Green Urban
Village and Moss Office Park). PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point. The
Mayor asked Council Members to disclose any ex parte communications and none were
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reported. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Brett Bosworth, R & R
Realty Group, appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning 172
acres of land from Interim Development — Research Park (ID -RP), Planned
Development — Mixed Use (OPD -MU), Planned Development — Research Development
Park (OPD -RDP), and Planned Development — Office Research Park (OPD -ORP) to
approximately 15.8 acres of Planned Development — Highway Commercial (OPD -CH-
1), 27.97 acres of Research Development Park(RDP), and 129.12 acres to Interim
Development — Research Park (ID -RP) for property located west of Highway One and
north of Interstate 80 (REZ1 2-00005/REZ1 2-00006), (Moss Ridge Campus formerly
known as Moss Green Urban Village and Moss Office Park), be given first vote.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Dickens Dobyns, Hayek,
Mims, Payne, Champion. Nays: Throgmorton.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance rezoning approximately
.034 acres located at 518 Bowery Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark (REZ12-
00014), be given second vote. The Mayor asked Council Members to disclose any ex
parte communications and Council Member Dobyns reported his conversation with
Mayor Hayek. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of
roll call vote. Ayes: Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton, Champion, Dickens. Nays:
Dobyns.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, that ORD. 12 -4497, AMENDING TITLE
14, ZONING CODE, DEFINING SMALL WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS
AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS TO ALLOW THESE SYSTEMS AS
ACCESSORY USES IN CERTAIN ZONES BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION, be passed and
adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Lower Muscatine Road
Reconstruction Project (Kirkwood Ave. to 1St Ave.) [STP -U- 3715(654)-- 70 -52],
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 -434, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT (KIRKWOOD AVE. TO 1ST AVE.) [STP -U- 3715(654)-- 70 -52],
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 Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -435, ADOPTING A POLICY
FOR USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR SIDEWALK CAFES AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 12 -414.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 12 -436, SUPPORT FOR
THE NOVEMBER 6, 2012, JOHNSON COUNTY BOND REFERENDUM TO BUILD A
JUSTICE CENTER. Amy Correia, Yes for Justice Center, presented a power point and
distributed information. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Council
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Member Throgmorton announced he would be abstaining but realized it would be
reflected as a unanimous vote in accordance with Res. 00 -117.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to approve a tentative agreement between the
City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Association of Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF,
Local #610. City Manager Markus briefly reviewed the terms of the agreement.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to grant a 60 -day extension to the
Police Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on
Complaint #12 -03. City Clerk Karr stated the Board would be reviewing the timeline for
the reporting process at their October meeting.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
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). Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Board of Appeals for two vacancies, one Home
Builders Association Representative and one Licensed Plumber; Or a qualified trade
representative, if after 3 months no professional applies or is appointed, to fill five -year
terms January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017; Board of Adjustment for a five -year term,
January 1, 2013 — January 1, 2018; Human Rights Commission for three vacancies to
fill three -year terms, January 1, 2013 — January 1, 2016; Parks and Recreation
Commission for two vacancies to fill four -year terms, January 1, 2013 — January 1,
2017; Public Art Advisory Committee for a three -year term, January 1, 2013 — January
1, 2016; Senior Center Commission for three vacancies to fill three -year terms, January
1, 2013 — December 31, 2015. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, November 7, 2012. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years
of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices
after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings
and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, to appoint La Tasha Massey, 2315
Friendship Street, to the Ad Hoc Diversity Committee for the remainder of an unexpired
term ending March 10, 2013. (Per Council direction at their September 18th work
session, previous applicant LaTasha Massey was contacted regarding her interest to
serve on the Committee).
Council Member Throgmorton noted Hunter Levins would be speaking at the
University on October 4 regarding Climate Change, and sustainability; and reminded
everyone of the Human Rights Breakfast planned for October 30 at the Sheraton with
the keynote speaker Chad Simmons, Executive Director of Diversity Focus.
Council Member Champion requested that single plastic bag ban be scheduled for a
further discussion; remarked that home ownership for low income people should
consider single family condos; and apologized for her earlier statement regarding the
Magic Bus being for profit and clarifying it is a not for profit venture that supports the
rugby team.
Mayor Pro tem Mims thanked staff for their efforts referencing the Strategic Plan
update re the City's financial strategies and acknowledged the City's Aaa bond rating,
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one of only four in the State; and the recent change in the City's fire rating going form a
3 to a 2, one of only two such ratings in the State.
Council Member Dickens also thanked staff and the consultant for the presentation
to the public on the newly proposed Riverfront Crossing Project crossing, and stated it
was an exciting time for the City.
Council Member Payne reported that the Johnson County Emergency Services
building received a gold LEED rating.
Council Member Dobyns announced a new program to the community entitled
"Respecting Choices ", a program designed to train people about end of life decisions,
and a meeting is scheduled for October 3.
Mayor Hayek acknowledged the Strategic Plan update presented earlier in the
evening and the numerous projects and initiatives underway in the community;
reminded citizens of the second annual northside Oktoberfest planned for October 5 -6;
and welcomed several classes of University journalism students to the meeting.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adjourn meeting 8:10 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
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Ma ' n K. Karr, City Clerk
CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 27, 2012
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, September 18, 2012, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns (5:20), Hayek, Mims, Throgmorton. Absent: Payne.
UISG Rep: Uttermark
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Bentley, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Moran, Fosse, Dulek, Hennes,
Sandberg, Long, Purdy, Ongie, Clark, Havel, Clow, Reichart, Knoche, Mansfield
(A complete transcription and power point presentations are available in the City Clerk's Office
and the City website.)
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL RE AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 5 — Ordinance ... rezoning approximately .034 acres located at 518 Bowery
Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark...) In response to Council Member Champion,
PCD Dir. Davidson indicated he would have a presentation regarding the item at the formal
meeting.
2. (Agenda item # 7 — Ordinance ... amending Title 8 entitled "Police Regulations" ... "Keeping
A Disorderly House" ... and Title 17 entitled "Building and Housing" ... to add another basis
for a rental permit sanction.) Council Member Throgmorton felt the memo from the Adm.
Asst. to the City Manager regarding outreach efforts was very helpful. In response to UISG
Liaison Uttermark, City Clerk Karr stated the ordinance had been changed and first
consideration given at the 9/4 meeting; staff was requesting expedited action at this
meeting.
3. (Agenda item # 8 — Resolution of necessity ... proposed amendment no. 10 to the City -
University Project Urban Renewal Plan ...) In response to Council Member Throgmorton,
PCD Dir. Davidson indicated he would have a presentation regarding the item at the formal
meeting.
FLOOD RECOVERY & MITIGATION UPDATE [IP3]
PW Dir. Fosse distributed hard copy of the "City of Iowa City Flood Mitigation Projects -
September 2012 (and map)" that was included in the information packet. Flood Buyout staffer
Purdy and PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion. City Attorney's office will prepare
summary memo regarding flood assistance provided to Idyllwild prior to Council's discussion
regarding the Taft Speedway levee.
STAFF ACTION: None at this time. (Fosse)
PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR STREET CAFES [IP4]
PW Dir. Fosse reviewed his memo. Majority directed staff to:
• Implementation of a lottery system for competing applications
• Street and sidewalk cafes remain within property lines
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Businesses with current agreement for a planter or street cafe will be given priority for
the next two seasons
Cafe owner obtains consent of adjacent owners and tenants for the first year only (and
not all three years)
Allow 4 foot buffer be extended beyond the property line without consent of adjacent
owners or tenants
The letter from Leonard Sandler distributed that evening (consent calendar) regarding restroom
accessibility was discussed. Asst. to the City Manager Fruin and Senior Bldg. Inspector Hennes
present for discussion. Majority agreed to not pursue the matter further.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare resolution for October 2 meeting. (Fosse)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [September 6,13]
➢ September 6
No discussion
➢ September 13
1. (IP6 — Memo from City Clerk:
schedule:
September 19 — Dickens
September 26 — Champion
October 3 — Dickens
October 10 — Hayek
October 17 — Hayek
October 24 — Dobyns
October 31 — Throgmorton
November 7 — Mims
KXIC Radio Show) Majority agreed to the following
COUNCIL TIME / PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP #5]
1. Council Member Throgmorton noted the minutes of the Ad Hoc Diversity Committee
and asked that the petition from Kenneth Longdon received on the Consent Calendar
and the minutes of the August 1 Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee in the
information packet be forwarded to the Diversity Committee.
2. City Clerk Karr noted the addition to the agenda announcing the resignation of Donna
Henry from the Ad Hoc Diversity Committee. After discussion Council directed staff to
contact Committee Chair Botchway and ask if he wished to continue with six members
or accept a new seventh member. No action would be taken on announcing the
vacancy at this time.
3. Council Member Dobyns requested consideration of electronic distribution of late hand-
outs. City Clerk Karr will provide information for the next work session.
4. Mayor Hayek and Council Member Dickens reported on attending the North Market
Square Park grand re- opening and the great turnout for activities, noting the
Mayor's wife won the rubber chicken throwing contest.
5. Council Member Champion questioned whether Council would be discussing the ban on
plastic bags. Council Member Throgmorton indicated he was expecting a response to
the staff memo form the group "100 Grannies For a Livable Future ".
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6. Mayor Hayek reported he had received an invitation to participate in a one hour panel
discussion in Sioux City by the Alcoholic Beverages Division later this fall.
Meeting adjourned 6:40 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 9/18/12
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Throgmorton. Absent: Payne. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr,
Bentley, Davidson, O'Malley, Fosse, Knoche, Boothroy.
The Mayor proclaimed Constitution Week — September 17 -23.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received, or approved, and /or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: August 21 Council Work Session; September 4 Council Work Session;
September 4 Regular Council Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Ad Hoc
Diversity Committee — August 29; Planning & Zoning — August 2; Planning & Zoning
— August 16; Police Citizens Review Board — August 14; Senior Center — July 19.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(New) Class C Liquor License for Iron Hawk, 122 E. Washington St.; (Renewal):
Special Class C Liquor License for Times Club at Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St.;
Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go #51, 323 E. Burlington St.; Class C Beer Permit
for Kum & Go #52, 25 W. Burlington St.; Class C Beer Permit for Scott Blvd.
Hawkeye Convenience Store, 2875 Commerce Dr.; Class C Beer Permit for Hy -Vee
Gas #1, 260 Stevens Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Liquor Downtown, 315 S.
Gilbert St.; Class. C Liquor License for Bread Garden Market and Bakery, 225 S.
Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for The Saloon, 112 E. College St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 12 -418, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE DEWEY STREET BRICK
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT; RES. 12 -419, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE 2012 ROCHESTER AVENUE GROUND STORAGE RESERVOIR
REHABILITATION PROJECT; RES. 12 -420, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
BROOKWOOD POINTE SECOND ADDITION, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 12 -421,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE
LINE, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR STONE
BRIDGE ESTATES - PART SEVEN, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 12 -422,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE EECBG MERCER LOBBY, LOCKER ROOM &
SCANLON GYM IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 2011 [F /K/A EECBG MERCER
RECREATION CENTER IMPROVEMENTS]; Approve disbursements in the amount
of $14,295,646.79 for the period of August 1 through August 31, 2012, as
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recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; RES. 12 -423,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
PARKING COVENANT FOR 114 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 12 -424, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
OCTOBER 2, 2012, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LOWER MUSCATINE
ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (KIRKWOOD AVE. TO 1ST AVE.),
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (2)
NO PARKING ANYTIME signs and supplemental arrows in front of 140 and 148
Primrose Court; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) Iowa
City Transit BUS Stop / NO PARKING sign and (1) NO PARKING CORNER TO
HERE sign at the northwest corner of the William Street / Bradford intersection;
Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) STOP sign at the
northeast corner of the (south) Dewey Street / N. Summit Street intersection; Acting
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (2) NO PARKING ANY TIME
signs in the 2600 block of Roberts Road adjacent to the Pheasant Ridge
Neighborhood Center; City Engineer regarding Competitive Quotation Result (CDBG
Asbestos Abatement — Contract # 8); Kenneth Longdon regarding Iowa City Police
Petition; Letter from 34 Transit drivers regarding Support for recommendations for
changes in routes [Staff response included]; Brad Sladek regarding Allowing bars to
seat patrons in the street; Donald Baxter regarding Bicycling on Benton Street. [Staff
response included]; Melvin Lorenzo Kelly regarding Homelessness and Education in
America 2013; Kelly O'Berry regarding Noise from the Regina Fall Fun Festival
[Staff response included]; Elva Craig regarding Getting rid of plastic bags; Edward
St. John regarding Thornberry Dog Park [Staff response included]; Robert Cargill
regarding Request to address the City Council (Revenue Division billing practices)
[Staff response included]; Kathleen Henderson regarding Garbage Fees; John &
Martha Monick, Bill & Lyda Brown, George & Barbara Sondag, Doug & Mary Kathryn
Wallace, Bruce & Mary Gantz, Willis & Beverly Johansen, Jean Davidson, Ed Warth,
Earlene & Robert Slaymaker, Ivan Hall III, Kristen Cayler & Brandon Menke, David
Russo, Mishelle Paullus, Angela & Terry Tegen, Harvey & Maxine Miller, Karen Fox
& Charlie Eastham, Peter & Alexis Riley, Thomas Novak, Joel Wilcox, Tom
Bockenstedt and Celeste Holloway, Mary Jo Davidson, Amy Becker, Kay and Tracy
Hansen, Karlen and Robert Fellows, Joellen Shoemaker, Carol Seydel, Barb and
Joe Tobin, Kurt Kimmerling, David and Bethany Swenning, Gordon and Tammi
Craft, Gary Hughes, Burghard Schoenfeld, Dale Simon, regarding Taft Floodwall
(levee); Jerry Warner regarding Need two ordinances i.e. bathroom vent fan control;
Marcia Goldsborough and Michelle Wiegand regarding Climbing Wall at Recreation
Center. [Staff response included x2]; Candida Maurer; Nancy Carlson regarding
Neighborhood Preservation; Nick Hassett regarding Chicago to Omaha Rail Line
[Staff response included]; Leonard Sandler regarding Sidewalk Cafes.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave., requested half hour transit service for the mall area.
Steve Gaer, R &R Realty Group and Steve Moss, Moss Office Park, requested Council
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action to speed up development of the office park development. Mary Murphy,
Parkview Terrace and Jim White, 121 Taft Speedway appeared regarding the Taft
floodway (levee). Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut, appeared regarding reducing plastic
bag usage.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for October 2 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning 172 acres of land from Interim Development — Research Park
(ID -RP), Planned Development — Mixed Use (OPD -MU), Planned Development —
Research Development Park (OPD -RDP), and Planned Development — Office Research
Park (OPD -ORP) to approximately 15.8 acres of planned development — Highway
Commercial (OPD- CH -1), 27.97 acres of Research Development Park(RDP), and
129.12 acres to Interim Development — Research Park (ID -RP) for property located
west of Highway One and north of Interstate 80. (REZ12- 00005 /REZ12- 00006).
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately. 034 acres
located at 518 Bowery Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark (REZ12- 00014).
Moved and seconded that ordinance rezoning approximately .034 acres located at
518 Bowery Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark (REZ12- 00014), be given first vote.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Throgmorton, Champion. Nays: Dobyns. Absent: Payne.
Moved and seconded that ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, defining Small
Wind Energy Conversion Systems and establishing regulations to allow these systems
as accessory uses in certain zones by special exception, be given second vote.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 12 -4494, 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), be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 12 -4495, 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 INSTITUTIONS), be passed and adopted.
The following individuals appeared: Bryson Dean, 310 Scott Ct.; Misty Rebik, 625 S.
Governor; and Ricardo Mantilla, 1033 S. 7th Ave.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2013 Operating Budget.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -425, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 2013.
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-
4496, AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 5,
ENTITLED "MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES," TO PROVIDE THAT "KEEPING A
DISORDERLY HOUSE" IS A MUNICIPAL INFRACTION AND TITLE 17, ENTITLED
"BUILDING AND HOUSING," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "HOUSING CODE," TO ADD
ANOTHER BASIS FOR A RENTAL PERMIT SANCTION, be voted on for final passage
at this time. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -426, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF
AND SETTING DATES OF A CONSULTATION AND PUBLIC HEARING ON A
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PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 10 TO THE CITY- UNIVERSITY PROJECT I URBAN
RENEWAL PLAN IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
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). Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, October 17, 2012.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Board of Appeals for two vacancies, one
Home Builders Association Representative and one Licensed Plumber, for a five -year
terms January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017; Board of Adjustment for a five -year term,
January 1, 2013 — January 1, 2018; Human Rights Commission for three vacancies to
for three -year terms, January 1, 2013 — January 1, 2016; Parks and Recreation
Commission for two vacancies for four -year terms, January 1, 2013 — January 1, 2017;
Public Art Advisory Committee for a three -year term, January 1, 2013 — January 1,
2016; Senior Center Commission for three vacancies to fill three -year terms, January 1,
2013 — December 31, 2015. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
November 7, 2012. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Donna
Henry resigning from the Ad Hoc Diversity Committee. Staff will proceed as directed at
the work session regarding the vacancy for an unexpired term ending March 10, 2013,
and report back at the October 2 meeting. 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 8:15 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s /Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s /Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted or publication — 9/26/12.
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
SEPTEMBER 18, 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,
Throgmorton. Absent: Payne. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr,
Bentley, Davidson, O'Malley, Fosse, Knoche, Boothroy.
The Mayor proclaimed Constitution Week — September 17 -23.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, 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: August 21 Council Work Session; September 4 Council Work Session;
September 4 Regular Council Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Ad Hoc
Diversity Committee — August 29; Planning & Zoning — August 2; Planning & Zoning
— August 16; Police Citizens Review Board — August 14; Senior Center — July 19.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(New) Class C Liquor License for Iron Hawk, LLC, dba Iron Hawk, 122 E.
Washington St.; (Renewal): Special Class C Liquor License for Prairie Lights Books,
Inc. dba Times Club at Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Beer Permit for
Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #51, 323 E. Burlington St.; Class C Beer Permit for
Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #52, 25 W. Burlington St.; Class C Beer Permit for
Hawkeye Oil Company dba Scott Blvd. Hawkeye Convenience Store, 2875
Commerce Dr.; Class C Beer Permit for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Gas #1, 260
Stevens Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Jason Caylor dba Liquor Downtown, 315 S.
Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Bread Garden of Iowa City, LC, dba Bread
Garden Market and Bakery, 225 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Saloon of
Iowa City, LC, dba The Saloon, 112 E. College St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 12 -418, AWARDING CONTRACT to Jasper
Construction Services for $ 410,295.00, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF THE DEWEY STREET BRICK RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT; RES. 12 -419,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2012 ROCHESTER AVENUE GROUND
STORAGE RESERVOIR REHABILITATION PROJECT; RES. 12 -420, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR BROOKWOOD POINTE SECOND ADDITION, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE; RES. 12 -421, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER,
STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR STONE BRIDGE ESTATES - PART SEVEN, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE; RES. 12 -422, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE EECBG MERCER
LOBBY, LOCKER ROOM & SCANLON GYM IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 2011
[F /K/A EECBG MERCER RECREATION CENTER IMPROVEMENTS]; Approve
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disbursements in the amount of $14,295,646.79 for the period of August 1 through
August 31, 2012, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; RES.
12 -423, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A PARKING COVENANT FOR 114 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 12 -424, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
OCTOBER 2, 2012, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LOWER MUSCATINE
ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (KIRKWOOD AVE. TO 1ST AVE.),
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (2)
NO PARKING ANYTIME signs and supplemental arrows in front of 140 and 148
Primrose Court; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) Iowa
City Transit BUS Stop / NO PARKING sign and (1) NO PARKING CORNER TO
HERE sign at the northwest corner of the William Street / Bradford intersection;
Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) STOP sign at the
northeast corner of the (south) Dewey Street / N. Summit Street intersection; Acting
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (2) NO PARKING ANY TIME
signs in the 2600 block of Roberts Road adjacent to the Pheasant Ridge
Neighborhood Center; City Engineer regarding Competitive Quotation Result (CDBG
Asbestos Abatement — Contract # 8); Kenneth Longdon regarding Iowa City Police
Petition; Letter from 34 Transit drivers regarding Support for recommendations for
changes in routes [Staff response included]; Brad Sladek regarding Allowing bars to
seat patrons in the street; Donald Baxter regarding Bicycling on Benton Street. [Staff
response included]; Melvin Lorenzo Kelly regarding Homelessness and Education in
America 2013; Kelly O'Berry regarding Noise from the Regina Fall Fun Festival
[Staff response included]; Elva Craig regarding Getting rid of plastic bags; Edward
St. John regarding Thornberry Dog Park [Staff response included]; Robert Cargill
regarding Request to address the City Council (Revenue Division billing practices)
[Staff response included]; Kathleen Henderson regarding Garbage Fees; John &
Martha Monick, Bill & Lyda Brown, George & Barbara Sondag, Doug & Mary Kathryn
Wallace, Bruce & Mary Gantz, Willis & Beverly Johansen, Jean Davidson, Ed Warth,
Earlene & Robert Slaymaker, Ivan Hall III, Kristen Cayler & Brandon Menke, David
Russo, Mishelle Paullus, Angela & Terry Tegen, Harvey & Maxine Miller, Karen Fox
& Charlie Eastham, Peter & Alexis Riley, Thomas Novak, Joel Wilcox, Tom
Bockenstedt and Celeste Holloway, Mary Jo Davidson, Amy Becker, Kay and Tracy
Hansen, Karlen and Robert Fellows, Joellen Shoemaker, Carol Seydel, Barb and
Joe Tobin, Kurt Kimmerling, David and Bethany Swenning, Gordon and Tammi
Craft, Gary Hughes, Burghard Schoenfeld, Dale Simon, regarding Taft Floodwall
(levee); Jerry Warner regarding Need two ordinances i.e. bathroom vent fan control;
Marcia Goldsborough and Michelle Wiegand regarding Climbing Wall at Recreation
Center. [Staff response included x2]; Candida Maurer; Nancy Carlson regarding
Neighborhood Preservation; Nick Hassett regarding Chicago to Omaha Rail Line
[Staff response included]; Leonard Sandler regarding Sidewalk Cafes.
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Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave., requested half hour transit service for the mall area.
Steve Gaer, R &R Realty Group and Steve Moss, Moss Office Park, requested Council
action to speed up development of the office park development. Mary Murphy,
Parkview Terrace and Jim White, 121 Taft Speedway appeared regarding the Taft
floodway (levee). Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut, appeared regarding reducing plastic
bag usage.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to set a public hearing for October 2 on an
ordinance conditionally rezoning 172 acres of land from Interim Development —
Research Park (ID -RP), Planned Development — Mixed Use (OPD -MU), Planned
Development — Research Development Park (OPD -RDP), and Planned Development —
Office Research Park (OPD -ORP) to approximately 15.8 acres of planned development
— Highway Commercial (OPD- CH -1), 27.97 acres of Research Development
Park(RDP), and 129.12 acres to Interim Development — Research Park (ID -RP) for
property located west of Highway One and north of Interstate 80. (REZ12-
00005 /REZ12- 00006) (Moss Office Park and formerly known as Moss Green Urban
Village)
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately .034 acres
located at 518 Bowery Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark (REZ12- 00014). The
Mayor requested Council Members to disclose any ex parte communications and none
were reported. PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point. Individual Council Members
expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that ordinance rezoning approximately .034
acres located at 518 Bowery Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark (REZ12- 00014),
be given first vote.. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Throgmorton, Champion. Nays:
Dobyns. Absent: Payne.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Throgmorton, that ordinance amending Title 14,
Zoning Code, defining Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems and establishing
regulations to allow these systems as accessory uses in certain zones by special
exception, be given second vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 12 -4494, 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), be
passed and adopted. The Mayor requested Council Members to disclose any ex parte
communications and none were reported.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 12 -4495, 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 INSTITUTIONS), be passed and adopted.
PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Bryson
Dean, 310 Scott Ct.; Misty Rebik, 625 S. Governor; and Ricardo Mantilla, 1033 S. 7tn
Ave.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2013 Operating Budget.
Finance Dir. O'Malley present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed
their views.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 12 -425, AMENDING
THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 2013.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 12 -4496, AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES," TO
PROVIDE THAT "KEEPING A DISORDERLY HOUSE" IS A MUNICIPAL INFRACTION
AND TITLE 17, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED
"HOUSING CODE," TO ADD ANOTHER BASIS FOR A RENTAL PERMIT SANCTION,
be voted on for final passage at this time. Adm. Asst. to the City Manager Bentley
summarized his memo regarding outreach efforts. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns,
that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 12 -426, DETERMINING
THE NECESSITY OF AND SETTING DATES OF A CONSULTATION AND PUBLIC
HEARING ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 10 TO THE CITY- UNIVERSITY
PROJECT I URBAN RENEWAL PLAN IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. PCD Dir.
Davidson presented a power point. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
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). Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, October 17, 2012.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Board of Appeals for two vacancies, one
Home Builders Association Representative and one Licensed Plumber, for a five -year
terms January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017; Board of Adjustment for a five -year term,
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018; Human Rights Commission for three vacancies to
for three -year terms, January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016; Parks and Recreation
Commission for two vacancies for four -year terms, January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017;
Public Art Advisory Committee for a three -year term, January 1, 2013 - January 1,
2016; Senior Center Commission for three vacancies to fill three -year terms, January 1,
2013 - December 31, 2015. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
November 7, 2012. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dickens, to accept
correspondence from Donna Henry resigning from the Ad Hoc Diversity Committee.
Staff will proceed as directed at the work session regarding the vacancy for an
unexpired term ending March 10, 2013, and report back at the October 2 meeting.
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 Dickens reported on the North Market Square Park grand re-
opening and the great turnout for activities, noting the Mayor's wife won the rubber
chicken throwing contest.
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Council Member Throgmorton referenced the Constitution Week proclamation earlier
in the meeting, and emphasized the rights citizens have because of the Constitution,
especially amendments 14 and 15.
*Mayor Hayek thanked UISG liaison Matt Uttermark and alternate Alec Bramel for
their leadership in helping the UISG government pass a resolution endorsing passenger
rail; and asked them to pass along his thanks to the student government.
In response to City Manager Markus, PCD Dir. Davidson announced that the
American Planning Association Iowa Chapter has named the Univer -City Neighborhood
Partnership Program as an award recipient to be presented at the state conference on
November 1St in Ames.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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Council Me er Throgmorton referenced the Constitution Week proclamation a iei
in the meeting, a emphasized the rights citizens have because of the Constituti ,
especially amend nts 14 and 15.
Mayor Hayek that ed UISG liaison Matt Uttermark and alternate Alec Bal 'n for
their leadership in hel ' g the UISG government pass a resolution endorsin passenger
rail; and asked them to ss along his thanks to the student government.
In response to City Ma ager Markus, PCD Dir. Davidson announced at the
American Planning Associa ' n Iowa Chapter has named the Univer -C' Neighborhood
Partnership Program as an a and recipient to be presented at the st a conference on
November 1st in Ames.
Moved by Mims, seconded b Dickens, to adjourn meeting at 15 p.m.
J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk