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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 23, 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, O'Brien, Moran, Knoche, Fosse, Ford.
The Mayor proclaimed Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery Day — November
4. Lieutenant Rick Childs and Firefighter Clint McFarland, accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Mark Twain
Elementary School students: Magdalena Chavez, Jussein Herrera, Mackenzie Murphy.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Champion, 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: October 2 Council Work Session; October 2 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 24; Ad Hoc Diversity Committee — October 8;
Airport Commission — July 19; Airport Commission — August 16; Board of
Adjustment — September 12; Historic Preservation Commission — August 9; Historic
Preservation Commission — August 29; Housing & Community Development
Commission — August 16; Human Rights Commission — September 18; Parks &
Recreation Commission — July 11; Planning & Zoning Commission — September 6;
Police Citizens Review Board — September 11; Police Citizens Review Board —
September 19.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(New): Class C Liquor License for Howling Dogs, Inc., dba Howling Dogs Bistro &
Fair Grounds Coffeehouse, 345 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for IC
Entertainment, LC, dba Players Iowa City, 347 S. Gilbert St.; Class E Liquor
License for Caylor Development, LLC, dba Sauce, 108 E. College St. (Renewal):
Class C Liquor License for Hilltop Tavern, Ltd., dba Hilltop Lounge, 1100 N. Dodge
St.; Class C Liquor License for Caffrey, Inc. dba DC's, 124 S. Dubuque St.; Class C
Liquor License for Blue Moose, Inc., dba Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave.; Class C Beer
Permit for HWZ, LLC dba RJ'Z Express, 2 Escort Lane.; Class C Liquor License for
HMDS, Inc., Inc. dba Grizzly's South Side Pub, 1210 Highland Ct.; Special Class C
Liquor License for Angela, Inc. dba Masala, 9 Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License
for Corridor Entertainment, LC. dba Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor
License for Legacy Independent, LP, dba Ridge Pub, 1095 Silvercrest Cir.; Class C
Liquor License for Old Capitol Brew Works and Public House, LLC, dba Old Capitol
Brew Works and Public House, LLC, 525 S. Gilbert St.; Outdoor Service Area for
Old Capitol Brew Works and Public House, LLC, dba Old Capitol Brew Works and
Public House, LLC, 525 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Christian
Retirement Services, Inc. dba Oaknoll Retirement Residence, 1 Oaknoll Ct.; Class C
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Liquor License for Jobsite, LLC, dba Jobsite, 928 Maiden Ln.; Class E Liquor
License for Wal -Mart Stores, Inc., dba Wal -Mart Store #1721, 919 Hwy 1 W.; RES.
12 -437, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Blue Moose, Inc., dba Blue Moose, 211 Iowa
Ave.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 12 -438, AMENDING IOWA CITY'S
AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOCATION MODEL TO REQUIRE THAT TWO OF THE
SEVEN FACTORS BE UPDATED EVERY THREE YEARS; RES. 12 -439,
REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 FOR THE IOWA CITY
PUBLIC WORKS FUEL FACILITY PROJECT; RES. 12 -440, DIRECTING THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $2,700,000 (DOLLAR AMOUNT SUBJECT TO
CHANGE) TAXABLE URBAN RENEWAL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2012, AND
APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES; RES. 12 -441,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR $2,700,000
(DOLLAR AMOUNT SUBJECT TO CHANGE) TAXABLE URBAN RENEWAL
REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2012; RES. 12 -442, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF LIEN
PLACED on PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE CLEAR CREEK MORTGAGE;
RES. 12 -443, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NORTH DODGE STREET
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER 1 -80 [ESIM- 080 - 6(285)243-- OS -52]; RES. 12 -444,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE EECBG ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION
CENTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 2011; RES. 12 -445, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE EECBG WASTEWATER DIVISION LIGHTING PROJECT; RES.
12 -446, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CDBG ASBESTOS ABATEMENT
PROJECT - CONTRACT #8; RES. 12 -447, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, CERTAIN SIDEWALK, AND
PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR WEST - PART TWO, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE; RES. 12 -448, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER,
STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR ROCHESTER RIDGE - PART TWO, AND FOR THE OFF -
SITE STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, CERTAIN SIDEWALK, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED ADJACENT TO ROCHESTER RIDGE - PART TWO,
AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS
AND USE; RES. 12 -449, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO
THE JANUARY 24, 2012 AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND HR GREEN INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL AND RECYCLING CENTER; RES.
12 -450, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT [2013 -16 -032] FOR THE WILLOW CREEK CROSSING WATER
MAIN PROTECTION PROJECT. Approve disbursements in the amount of
$11,195,340.15 for the period of September 1 through September 30, 2012, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. RES. 12 -451, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Iowa State Contractors for $173,765.29 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE
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NORMANDY DRIVE RESTORATION PROJECT; RES. 12 -452, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND US
BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1524 SYCAMORE
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -453, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 803 CHURCH
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -454, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3008
FRIENDSHIP STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -455, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ADDENDUM TO LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH HOWLING DOGS, INC. FOR AMENDMENT OF THE LEASE
OF COURT STREET TRANSPORTATION CENTER SPACE.
Public Hearings: RES. 12 -456, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER
13, 2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT
2538 NEVADA AVENUE; RES. 12 -457, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
NOVEMBER 13, 2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 656 SOUTH LUCAS STREET.
Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install STOP signs
for eastbound traffic at the intersections of Ireland Drive / Killarney Road / Kearney
Lane & Dublin Drive; prohibit on- street parking on the west side of Dublin Drive
approximately 30 -50' north and south of Ireland Drive, Killarney and Kearney Lane;
Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install NO PARKING, STOPPING,
STANDING ANY TIME signs on the west side of S. Madison Street adjacent to the
University of Iowa Wellness Center; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of 2 parking meters in the 800 block of S. Clinton Street; Acting Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Install NO U -TURN signs on Emerald Street adjacent
to Horn Elementary School; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Establish a
20mph school speed zone on Emerald Street adjacent to Horn Elementary School;
Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Prohibit parking on the south side of
Amber Lane between 7AM -5PM Monday- Friday; Bobbie Ney regarding Complaint
about city transit with regards to zip cars [Staff response included]; Mary Kathryn
Wallace; Drew Dillman; Michael Crawford; Layton Olson; Wallace Taylor, Lynn
Sidwell, James White regarding Taft Floodwall (levee) /Idyllwild Buyout; Kenna
Prottsman regarding Urban Chickens [Staff response included]; Rita Bettis regarding
Initiative Action by Aleksey Gurtovoy and Martha Hampel [Staff response included];
Melvin Lorenzo Kelly regarding Mosquitos — Blood Transmittal Diseases; Robert
Engel regarding Traffic Cameras; Bill Ackerman regarding Parking Issue to address.
[Staff response included]; Steven Bullard regarding Ralston Creek [Staff response
included]; Melvin Lorenzo Kelly regarding Homelessness, Employment, Education;
Daniel Benton regarding Senior Center Commission term.
Cindy Roberts, Grant Wood Neighborhood Association, appeared regarding the
temporary discontinuing of the Friday Night Skate night event. The following people
appeared regarding the Taft Speedway levee: Greg Geerdes, 890 Park Place; Cathy
Wilcox, 119 Taft Speedway; and Regenia Bailey.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to set a public hearing for November 13 on a
resolution amending the comprehensive plan to change the future land -use map
designation from Office Research Park to Low - Density Multi - Family Residential (8 -16
dwelling units per acre) for a 27 -acre area bounded by Camp Cardinal road to the east,
the Cardinal Pointe South Subdivision along Ryan Court to the north, and Camp
Cardinal Boulevard to the west, subject to the text of the plan noting that
environmentally - sensitive areas and limited street access may result in development at
a lower density (CPA12- 00003).
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to set a public hearing for November 13 on a
resolution amending the Central District Plan to change the land -use designation from
Low to Medium Density Multi- Family to Single - Family and Duplex Residential for
properties located at 905, 909 and 911 North Governor Street and a property between
906 North Dodge Street and 910 North Dodge Street (CPA12- 00004).
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to set a public hearing for November 13
on an ordinance to amend the Planned Development Overlay Medium - Density Single -
Family (OPD -8) Plan for Saddlebrook Meadows Part 1 to add a single -story ranch -style
house plan to the previously approved OPD Plan for property located at Whispering
Meadows Drive and Pinto Lane (REZ12- 00022).
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dickens, to set a public hearing for November
13 on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.38 acres located at 1030
William Street from Commercial Office (CO -1) to Medium - Density Multi - Family (RM -20)
(REZ12- 00023).
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to set a public hearing for November 13 on an
ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Article 4C, accessory uses and buildings, to
allow for the keeping of chickens as an accessory use to single family detached uses and
to reference standards for structures for the keeping of chickens.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 1.1 -acres of land located at
2225 Mormon Trek Boulevard from Intensive Commercial (CIA) to Community
Commercial (CC -2) (REZ12- 00020). The Mayor request Council Members to disclose
any ex parte communications and none were reported. PCD Davidson presented a
power point. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dobyns, that the ordinance rezoning 1.1 -acres of
land located at 2225 Mormon Trek Boulevard from Intensive Commercial (CIA) to
Community Commercial (CC -2) (REZ12- 00020), be given first vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that ORD. 12 -4498, REZONING
APPROXIMATELY .034 ACRES LOCATED AT 518 BOWERY STREET AS AN IOWA
CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK. (REZ12- 00014), be passed and adopted. The Mayor
request Council Members to disclose any ex parte communications and none were
reported. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of
roll call vote. Ayes: Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton, Champion, Dickens. Nays:
Dobyns.
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 -4499, CONDITIONALLY REZONING 172 ACRES OF LAND
FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT — RESEARCH PARK (ID -RP), PLANNED
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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), be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor request Council Members
to disclose any ex parte communications and Council Member Throgmorton reported.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call
vote: Mims, Payne, Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek. Nays: Throgmorton. Moved
by Throgmorton, seconded by Champion to accept correspondence from Mark
Danielson.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 12 -458, APPROVING A
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MOSS RIDGE CAMPUS, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB12- 00003).
PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point. Individual Council Members expressed
their views.
A public hearing was held on a resolution determining the area added to the City -
University Project 1 Urban Renewal Area to have conditions of blight such that the
rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development, or a combination thereof, is
necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare; designating such area
as appropriate for an urban renewal project; and adopting Amendment No. 10 to the
City- University Project 1 Urban Renewal Plan therefor. Economic Development
Coordinator Ford presented a power point. Individual Council Members expressed their
views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -459, DETERMINING THE
AREA ADDED TO THE CITY- UNIVERSITY PROJECT 1 URBAN RENEWAL AREA TO
HAVE CONDITIONS OF BLIGHT SUCH THAT THE REHABILITATION,
CONSERVATION, REDEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT, OR A COMBINATION
THEREOF, IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY
OR WELFARE; DESIGNATING SUCH AREA AS APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN
RENEWAL PROJECT; AND ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 10 TO THE CITY -
UNIVERSITY PROJECT 1 URBAN RENEWAL PLAN THEREFOR. Individual Council
Members expressed their views.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -460, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN OPERATING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY
DOWNTOWN SELF SUPPORTED MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. Iowa City
Downtown District Board Member Karen Kubby and Director Nancy Bird distributed
information and provided an update. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dickens, to
accept correspondence.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -461, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A JOINT DEFENSE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT BY AND
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BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND VJ ENGINEERING IN THE MATTER OF
JUDDS BROTHERS V. CITY OF IOWA CITY.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 12 -462, 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 SIMMONS PERRINE MOYER & BERGMAN TO PROVIDE LEGAL
SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF JUDDS BROTHERS V. CITY OF IOWA CITY
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
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.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following vacancies 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 agreed to defer the appointment of a City Council Economic Development
Committee alternate until it could be scheduled at a future work session.
Mayor Pro tem Mims reminded everyone of the Landlocked Film Festival running
October 25 -28.
City Manager Markus announced the Ad Hoc Diversity Information Gathering
Session planned for November 15 at the Public Library; reported that the review of the
nine proposals submitted on the College - Gilbert site was beginning; and announced
Iowa City has been named by Kiplinger's Personal Finance as one of the top
communities for livability.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to adjourn back to the work session
meeting, 8:20 p.m.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: October 16, 2012
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, October 2, 2012, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: Uttermark
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Knoche, Dulek, Karr, Long, Davidson, Bentley, Havel
(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. City Clerk Karr announced that staff has requested that item 3d(2) — awarding contract
for the Public Works — Fuel Facility be deferred and the Consent Calendar adopted as
amended.
2. (Agenda item # 8 — resolution of support ... referendum to build a Justice Center)
Council Member Throgmorton stated he was not sure he could support the resolution,
and knew if he abstained in accordance with Council policy the abstention would be
reflected as a "yes" vote. Individual Council Members registered support for the
resolution.
STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE [IP #31
Asst. to the City Manager Fruin presented information. PCD Dir. Davidson and Community
Development Coordinator Long present for discussion.
DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRONIC LATE HAND -OUTS [IP #41
City Clerk Karr presented information and responded to questions of her memo included in the
information packet. Majority agreed to option # 2, with a distribution time of 3:00 PM on
Tuesday prior to the formal meeting.
Action: Implement procedure with October 23 meeting. (Karr)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [September 20, 27]
September 20
1. (IP4 — KXIC Schedule) Mayor Hayek stated that Council Member Payne would be doing
the radio show on October 10 (and not the Mayor). City Clerk Karr will notify the station
of the change.
2. (IP2 - Copy of Amendment No. 10 City- University Project I Urban Renewal Plan City of
Iowa, Iowa) In response to Council Member Mims, Asst. to the City Manager confirmed
that any variation of the amount of projects would have to be amended and come back
to Council. PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion.
Council Work Session
October 2, 2012
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3. (IP3 — Roosevelt School) Council Member Throgmorton stated he was pleased with the
School Board looking into repurposing the building. Council Member Dickens stated he
was on the original committee and that was one option presented six months and was
pleased they were researching again.
September 27
1. (IP8 — Park Tour) Council Member Mims noted the invitation and the conflict with the
Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting.
COUNCIL TIME
1. In response to Council Member Payne, City Manager Markus stated the Ad Hoc Diversity
Committee may be a bit overwhelmed with the information provided but staff is there to
assist or provide direction as needed.
2. Council Member Throgmorton noted the Latino Midwest Conference planned October 11-
13.
3. Council Member Payne reminded Council of the Human Rights Breakfast on October 30.
4. Mayor Hayek stated a meeting between the Mayor, Police Chief and Immigrant Voices
project will be rescheduled.
5. Council Member Throgmorton welcomed members from Ken Brown's University of Iowa
journalism class.
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP #5]
None
MEETING SCHEDULE /UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
None
Meeting adjourned 6:40 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 10/2/12
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed Fire Prevention Week — October 7 -13, Fire Lieutenant
Swanson accepting.
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 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, 109 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for
The Brown Bottle, 115 E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Micky's Irish
Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop Corp., 2221
Rochester Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for North Dodge Express, 2790 N. Dodge St.;
Class C Beer Permit for On The Go Convenience Stores, Inc., 2315 Muscatine Ave.;
Class C Liquor License for Joseph's Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor
Service Area for Iron Hawk, 122 E. Washington St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 12 -427, AWARDING CONTRACT 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 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
Official Actions
October 2, 2012
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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 and seconded 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). Brett Bosworth, R & R Realty Group, appeared.
Moved and seconded 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
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(ID -RP) for property located west of Highway One and north of Interstate 80 (REZ12-
00005/REZ12- 00006), be given first vote. 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 and seconded 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 declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of
roll call vote. Ayes: Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton, Champion, Dickens. Nays:
Dobyns.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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 and seconded 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 and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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
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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 and seconded 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).
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 8:10 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s /Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s /Maria K. Karr, City lerL,
�erlul ►n.
Submitte for publication — 10/10/12.
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
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 (REZ12- 00005 /REZ12- 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
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk