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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 13, 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, Fruin, Bentley,
Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Havel, Goodman, Boothroy, O'Malley.
The Mayor proclaimed: Veterans Remembrance Day — November 11; Hunger and
Homelessness Awareness Week — November 11 -17, Christy Canganelli, representing
Local Homeless Coordinating Board, accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Shimek
Elementary students: Avery Shrader (unable to attend) and Andrew Andersen.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dobyns, that the items and recommendations
in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and /or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: October 23 Council Work Session; October 23 Special Council Formal
Official & Complete (x2).
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Ad
Hoc Diversity Committee — October 15; Ad Hoc Diversity Committee — October
22; Airport Commission — September 20; Civil Service Commission — October 30;
Housing & Community Development Commission — September 20; Planning &
Zoning Commission — September 20; Planning & Zoning Commission — October
4; Telecommunications Commission — September 24.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
(New) Class C Liquor License for Brixco, LLC, dba Brix,209 N. Linn St.; Class E
Liquor License for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #51, 323 E. Burlington St.;
Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #52, 25 W. Burlington
St.; Class C Liquor License for New Asian Food Corp., Inc., dba Rice Village.
223 E. Washington St. (Renewal): Class C Liquor License for The Pit
Smokehouse, LLC., dba The Pit Smokehouse, 130 N. Dubuque St.; Class E
Liquor License for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc. #034, 2765
Commerce Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Fareway Stores Inc., dba Fareway
Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Chipotle
Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC dba Chipotle Mexican Grill #1069, 201 S. Clinton
St., Suite 112; Outdoor Service Area for Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC
dba Chipotle Mexican Grill #1069, 201 S. Clinton St., Suite 112; Special Class C
Liquor License for India Cafe Corporation, dba India Cafe, 227 E. Washington
St.; Class C Beer Permit for Aldi, Inc., dba Aldi, Inc. #67, 1534 S. Gilbert St.;
Class B Liquor License for POSH Hotel, LLC, dba Clarion Highlander Hotel &
Conference Center, 2525 N. Dodge St.; RES. 12 -463, TO ISSUE DANCE
PERMIT to POSH Hotel, LLC, dba Clarion Highlander Hotel & Conference
Center, 2525 N. Dodge St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 12 -464, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A PARKING COVENANT FOR 225
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IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -465, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT WITH CORRIDOR STATE BANK FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 109 E. COLLEGE STREET; RES. 12 -466,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1026 FAIRCHILD STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 12 -467, 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 1822 ROCHESTER AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -468,
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 CO., CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2704 BROOKSIDE DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -469,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 710 MILLER AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
12 -470, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND A
PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 509 CHURCH
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 12 -471, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE 2011 PARKING RAMP REPAIRS PROJECT; RES. 12 -472, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Metro Pavers, Inc. for $ 6,620,967.68 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT (KIRKWOOD AVE. TO 1ST AVE.) [STP -U- 3715(654)-- 70 -52]; RES.
12 -473, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE HIGHWAY 218 AND MELROSE
AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION PROJECT; RES. 12 -474, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE BURLINGTON / US HIGHWAY 6 BRIDGES FLOOD
REPAIR PROJECT [ER- 3715(642)- -8R -52 & ER- 3715(641)-- 8R -52]; RES. 12-
475, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE J STREET & SYCAMORE VIEW
WATER MAIN - SOUTHEAST JUNIOR HIGH SANITARY SEWER PROJECT;
RES. 12 -476, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND
WATER MAIN, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR RIDGE - PART
TWENTY -TWO, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 12 -477, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING 2012 ANNUAL URBAN RENEWAL AREA REPORT; RES. 12 -478,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT WITH LEPIC - KROEGER REALTORS TO SELL AND LEASE
PROPERTY IN AVIATION COMMERCE PARK; RES. 12 -479, ESTABLISHING
POLICY FOR MICROFILMING AND ELECTRONIC IMAGING; AND
DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS IN THE CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE; RES. 12 -480, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY
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AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND DAVIS, BROWN, KOEHN,
SHORS & ROBERTS, P. C. TO PROVIDE LOBBYING SERVICES.
Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing on November 27, 2012 to receive
public comments regarding an ordinance adopting the 2012 Edition of the
International Fire Code with local amendments; RES. 12 -481, SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 27, 2012, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 654 SOUTH LUCAS STREET; RES. 12-
482, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 27, 2012 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS - FUEL FACILITY PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of the
existing passenger loading zone from the east side of the 10 block of S. Johnson
Street — restoring normal odd /even calendar parking; Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding Installation of NO PARKING 8 AM — 5 PM MON - FRI signs on the east
side of the 400 block of 2 "d Avenue; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install
NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER and NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE signs
on the north side of River Street to the east and west of the intersection with
Magowan Avenue; Melvin Lorenzo Kelly regarding Homelessness, Housing
Authority and HUD; James J. White (x2); Michael Crawford; Marilyn Rosenquist;
Cindy Roberts; Kurt Kimmerling regarding Taft Speedway Floodwall (Levee); Hany
Hamza x2 (Red Line owner), David Tiet (Big Ten - Aardvark owner), Mark Paterno
(Marco's owner), Roger Bradley (Yellow Cab manager), Mohamed Hassanein
(Five Stars owner); Aric Hopkins, (Old Capitol Independent owner) regarding
Taxicab Issues. [Staff response included]; Melvin Lorenzo Kelly regarding
Hurricanes and Tornadoes; Del Holland Audrey Wiedemeier, Sheldon Baker
regarding Sharrows on Gilbert St.; Christina Canganelli and Carrie Norton
regarding Appreciation for City Channel 4's Community Programming Division and
Ty Coleman; Janice Horak regarding appreciation for community event funding
for Community String Orchestra; Matt Ohloff regarding Food & Water Watch;
David Kimm Fesler regarding Fesler; Howard and Jo Hensch regarding Support
of Senior Center; Michael Haring regarding Iowa City Juvenile Curfew Ordinance;
Melvin Lorenzo Kelly regarding Poverty in America 2013; Brian Loring regarding
Thank you for Think Bicycles.
Linda Watkins, 2017 Rochester Avenue, appeared requesting a policy for an
exception for sewer charges during extreme drought conditions. Moved by Mims,
seconded by Payne, to accept correspondence. Kelli Schneider, 3201 Raven St.,
appeared requesting parking be restricted to one side of Raven Street. Moved by
Throgmorton, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence. Mary Gravitt, 2714
Wayne #6, appeared regarding transit concerns.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to set a public hearing for November 27 on
an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.02 acres of land located on 1St
Avenue north of Rochester Avenue from Low Density Single Family Residential(RS -5) to
Low- Density Multi - Family Residential (RM -12) (REZ12- 00025).
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A public hearing was held 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). PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power
point. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -483, 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.
A public hearing was held 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). PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point. Mike Wright, 225
N. Lucas, appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 12 -484, 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).
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending 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). PCD
Dir. Davidson presented a power point. Steve Gordon, AM Management appeared.
Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending 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), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held 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). The Mayor requested Council Members to
disclose any ex -parte communications. Mayor Hayek and Council Member Dobyns
reported. PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point. Individual Council Members
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expressed their views. Ben Porush, representing Three Diamond Development,
appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that the 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), be given first vote. Individual
Council Members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held 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. The Mayor announced that comments related to item # 9, amending
the City Code to establish a permit process for urban chickens, would be considered with
this item. The following individuals appeared: Shannon Gassman, 741 S. 7th Ave.; Jay
Honohan, 1510 Somerset Lane; KT Labadie, 708 Woodside Dr.; Kathy Dumont, 1829 F
St.; Don Anciaux, 2119 Russell Dr., Katie Imborek, 408 MacBride Rd.; Rachel Gold; Jack
Conklin. Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from: Jay
Honohan, KT Labadie, Tami Shaw, David Germann, John Kammermeyer, Diane
Schweer, Geoff Lauer, Bob Elliott, Jim and May Lou Maynard, Paula Swygard, Shams
Ghoneim, Bill Meredith, Jim Maynard, and Brian Richman.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Mims, that the 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, be given first vote. PCD Dir. Davidson present for
discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Throgmorton,
Champion, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims. Nays: Payne, Dickens.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the 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), be given second vote. The Mayor
requested Council Members to disclose any ex -parte communications, and none were
reported.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -485, APPROVING THE
FINAL PLAT OF ROCHESTER RIDGE PART THREE, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB12-
00011).
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 2538 Nevada Avenue.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -486, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2538 NEVADA AVENUE.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 656 South Lucas Street.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -487, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 656 SOUTH LUCAS
STREET.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that the ordinance amending Title 8, entitled
"Police Regulations," Chapter 4, entitled "Animal Control," to establish a permit process
for urban chickens, be given first vote. The Mayor announced that comments related to
item # 6f, amending the City Zoning Code for structure for keeping urban chickens, would
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be considered with this item. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Hayek, Mims, Throgmorton, Champion,
Dobyns. Nays: Payne, Dickens. Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to accept
correspondence from: Jay Honohan, KT Labadie, Tami Shaw, David Germann, John
Kammermeyer, Diane Schweer, Geoff Lauer, Bob Elliott, Jim and May Lou Maynard,
Paula Swygard, Shams Ghoneim, Bill Meredith, Jim Maynard, Brian Richman.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending Title 8,
entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 4, entitled "Animal Control" and Title 10, entitled
"Public Ways and Property," Chapter 5, entitled "City Plaza," and Chapter 9, entitled
"Parks and Recreation Regulations," to allow dogs in City Plaza, to prohibit dogs in
sidewalk cafes, and to allow dogs to be off leash in all dog parks, be given first vote.
Asst. to the City Manager Fruin presented information. Individual Council Members
expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending Title 3, Finances
Taxation and Fees, Chapter 4, Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, and
Penalties, Section 3, Potable Water Use and Service, Section 4, Wastewater Treatment
Works User Charges, and Section 5, Solid Waste Disposal, to increase the deposit for
utility accounts; amending Title 16, Public Works, Chapter 3A, City Utilities — General
Provisions, Section 5, establishing city utility accounts; deposits required, to hold
deposits until accounts are closed; and amending Title 16, Public Works, Chapter 3A,
City Utilities — General Provisions, Section 6, Billing and Collection Procedures;
Delinquent Accounts, to ensure the imposition of liens conforms to State Code, be given
first vote.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending Title 10 of
the City Code, entitled "Use of Public Ways and Property," Chapter 3, entitled
"Commercial Use of Sidewalks," Section 5, entitled, "Use by Mobile Vendors," to
change the duration of a mobile vending permit from one year to three years and to limit
the ownership interest to three carts, be given first vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -488, ESTABLISHING
MOBILE VENDING PERMIT AND AMBULATORY VENDING PERMIT FEES AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 10 -67.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 12 -489, AUTHORIZING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS, IAFF, LOCAL #610, TO BE
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 12 -490, DIRECTING
SALE OF $2,655,000 TAXABLE URBAN RENEWAL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES
2012D. Finance Dir. O'Malley present for discussion and distributed updated
documents. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, approving Continuing Disclosure Certificate.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 12 -491, AUTHORIZING AND
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,655,000 TAXABLE URBAN RENEWAL
REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2012D, OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA,
UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A
METHOD OF PAYMENT OF THE BONDS.
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The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies for 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, November 28, 2012.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Parks and Recreation Commission for two
vacancies to fill four -year terms, January 1, 2013 — January 1, 2017. Due to a
publication error, the vacancies will be readvertised and applications will be accepted
until December 12th and appointment deferred to December 18th. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 12, 2012.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to make the following appointments:
reappoint Andrew French, 531 1St Avenue, to the Board of Appeals for Licensed
Plumber or a qualified trade representative - December 31, 2017; reappoint Harry
Olmstead, 1951 Hannah Jo Court, and appoint Joe Coulter, 1818 N. Dubuque Street,
and Katie Anthony, 23 Wakefield Court, to the Human Rights Commission to fill three -
year terms, January 1, 2013 — January 1, 2016; reappoint Charles Felling, 825 South 7th
Avenue, and appoint Kathy Mitchell, 722 Iowa Avenue, to the Senior Center
Commission to fill three -year terms, January 1, 2013 — December 31, 2015.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received and /or gender balance
requirement not met for the following vacancies and all will be readvertised: Board of
Appeals for one Home Builders Association 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;
Public Art Advisory Committee for a three -year term, January 1, 2013 — January 1,
2016; Senior Center Commission for a three -year terms, January 1, 2013 — December
31, 2015. 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.]
The Mayor announced no action would be taken on an appointment to the City
Council Economic Development Committee alternate to serve in the absence of, or
when a conflict of interest arises with, one of three Council Member appointees.
Council Member Throgmorton reminded the public the Ad Hoc Diversity Committee
information gathering session from 6:00 -8:00 p.m., Thursday, November 15, at the Iowa
City Public Library on transportation and law enforcement issues related to minority
populations; and announced he would be holding a listening post on November 15, from
8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Bruegger's Bagel Shop on Riverside Dr.
Council Member Champion noted that the end of daylight savings time, and return to
standard time, creates a longer evening and urged bicyclists to use lights and reflectors.
Mayor Pro tem Mims noted the correspondence received regarding the shallows on
Gilbert Street and urged staff to consider ways to educate citizen on the differences
between shallows and bicycle lanes.
Council Member Dickens wished his wife a Happy Birthday on November 14.
Individual Council Members expressed best wishes.
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Council Member Dobyns noted the wonderful community project, sweaters on
downtown street trees, and encouraged everyone to take a look at the tree sweaters.
City Manager Markus announced that the City had received a $150,000 Great
Places grant for the Burling Street dam white water rapids project. Council Member
Throgmorton noted that the City had also received an award from the Iowa American
Planning Association recognizing the UniverCity program.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Payne, to adjourn to executive session to
evaluate the professional competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring,
performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and
irreparable injury to that individuals' reputations and those individuals requested a
closed session. (City Attorney, City Clerk City Manager) The Mayor declared the motion
carried and adjourned into executive session 9:10 p.m.
Council returned to open session 9:59 p.m.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adjourn special meeting 10:00 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Ma► an K. Karr, City Clerk
CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM -a=
Date: October 31, 2012
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, October 23, 2012, 5:16 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: Uttermark
Staff: Markus, Bentley, Knoche, Dilkes, Karr, Moran, Davidson, Dulek, Fosse, Reichart,
Purdy, O'Brien
(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 # 5i — resolution approving preliminary plat of Moss Ridge Campus ...) In
response to Council Member Throgmorton, PCD Dir. Davidson stated he would be
making a presentation at the formal meeting regarding plat.
2. (Consent Calendar item # 3f(10) — correspondence from Rita Bettis: Initiative Action ...
red light cameras) In response to Council Member Throgmorton, City Atty. Dilkes
outlined the next steps in the process as securing the signatures; a verification process
by the City Clerk; and Council action to adopt or place the matter on the ballot. She
indicated at that time Council would also have to consider the conflicting opinions of
herself and the ACLU attorney on whether it is an initiative or a referendum.
TAFT SPEEDWAY LEVEE [IP #31
Public Works Dir. Fosse outlined the discussion process for the presentation and introduced
John Engle from HDR Engineering who presented a power point outlining the preliminary study.
Others present for discussion included: Mike Ryan, Howard R. Green and David Purdy,
Community Development Planner. After discussion Council requested further information on
the issues below:
➢ flood insurance
1. what's currently available
2. what it costs
3. what it covers
4. options for coverage
5. whether or not flood insurance was available prior to 2008
➢ response and recovery costs by neighborhood
➢ HUD summary
ACTION: Prepare a memo to address new issues raised that evening (Fosse); prepare a
summary HUD memo (Purdy); and scheduled for public discussion and Council action
on November 27.
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October 23, 2012
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INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [October 4, 11, 18]
October 4
No Discussion
October 11
1. (IP2 — Sustainability Assessment Update) Council Member Throgmorton stated he was
pleased to read about the progress made and looking forward to the report coming out in
January.
2. (IP3 — Plastic Bags) In response to Council Member Dobyns, clarified further discussion
on the pending list.
October 18
1. (IP3 — Taft Speedway Levee) Council Member Throgmorton noted the volume of
information received.
[Council recessed to the formal meeting 6:35 PM; and returned to work session 8:35 PM]
BLUE ZONES PROJECT UPDATE [IP #41
Recreation Supt. Dyson, Chamber of Commerce Rep. Rebecca Neades, and Adm. Asst. to the
City Manager Bentley distributed information and responded to questions. Mayor Pro tem Mims
and Council Members Dobyns & Payne indicated their availability for the site visit.
Action: Implement plan for November 13 site visit. (Dyson & Bentley)
COUNCIL TIME
None
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP #51
In response to Council Member Dickens, Council agreed to add bar /restaurant designations and
regulations to the next work session. Mayor Hayek reported there was some interest to review
music venue regulations and stated he would alert staff if he heard any more on the matter.
MEETING SCHEDULE [IP #6, 7]
City Clerk Karr reviewed the proposed schedules included in the packet concerning
January/February/March budget and Council meetings; and potential meeting dates for meeting
with area legislators and evaluations of Council appointees. After discussion Council directed
Karr to work with individual Council Members and report back to Council at the next meeting;
and agreed to schedule a work session to hear proposals on the Gilbert/College project for
November 26 at a time yet to be determined.
ACTION: Proposed dates in November 8 information packet. (Karr)
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
1. Mayor Hayek stated he would be attending the Veterans Day Banquet on November 11
again this year.
2. Mayor Pro tem Mims indicated she would be attending the Human Rights Breakfast on
October 29.
3. Mayor Hayek and Mayor Pro tem Mims would be attending the Convention and Visitors
Bureau luncheon on November 9.
Council Work Session
October 23, 2012
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EVALUATION OF COUNCIL APPOINTEES
After discussion Mayor Hayek indicated he would work with City Clerk Karr to schedule the
evaluations of the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk at the same session.
Meeting adjourned 9:00 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 10/23/12
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its
disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into
executive session 5:01 p.m.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 5:16 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 /Ma mi ian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 10/23/12
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None.
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 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: 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 Bistro & Fair Grounds
Coffeehouse, 345 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Players Iowa City, 347 S.
Gilbert St.; Class E Liquor License for Sauce, 108 E. College St. (Renewal): Class C
Liquor License for Hilltop Lounge, 1100 N. Dodge St.; Class C Liquor License for DC's,
124 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave.; Class C
Beer Permit for RJ'Z Express, 2 Escort Lane.; Class C Liquor License for Grizzly's
South Side Pub,1210 Highland Ct.; Special Class C Liquor License for Masala, 9
Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor
License for Ridge Pub, 1095 Silvercrest Cir.; Class C Liquor License for Old Capitol
Brew Works and Public House, LLC, 525 S. Gilbert St.; Outdoor Service Area for Old
Capitol Brew Works and Public House, LLC, 525 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License
for Oaknoll Retirement Residence, 1 Oaknoll Ct.; Class C Liquor License for Jobsite,
928 Maiden Ln.; Class E Liquor License for Wal -Mart Store #1721, 919 Hwy 1 W.;
RES. 12 -437, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to 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,
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REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 FOR THE IOWA CITY
PUBLIC WORKS FUEL FACILITY PROJECT; RES. 12440, 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 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE 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
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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.
Moved and seconded 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).
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Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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 and seconded 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 and seconded 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 (CI -1) to Community
Commercial (CC -2) (REZ12- 00020).
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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 declared the
ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton, Champion, Dickens. Nays: Dobyns.
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 -4499, 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), be voted on for final
passage at this time. Moved and seconded 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 and seconded to accept correspondence from Mark Danielson.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 12 -458, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF MOSS RIDGE CAMPUS, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB12- 00003).
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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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded to accept correspondence.
Moved and seconded 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 BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND VJ ENGINEERING IN THE MATTER OF JUDDS BROTHERS V. CITY
OF IOWA CITY.
Moved and seconded 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-
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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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn back to the work session meeting, 8:20 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
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 23, 2012
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:00 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, Moran, Knoche.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation
is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the
position of the governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion
carried and adjourned into executive session 5:01 p.m.
Council returned to open session 5:15 p.m.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dobyns, to adjourn special meeting 5:16 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
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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. 12457, 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 (CI -1) 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.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk