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Home My WebLink About2013-03-19 Council minutesSubject 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 MARCH 19, 2013 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, Dulek, Karr, Davidson, Moran, Ream, Bockenstedt. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous. Moved by Mims, 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: March 5 Council Work Session; March 5 Council Special Formal Official & Complete; March 5 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 — February 25; Ad Hoc Diversity Committee — March 4; Airport Commission — January 17; Board of Adjustment — January 9; Historic Preservation Commission — January 10; Housing & Community Development Commission — January 3; Housing & Community Development Commission — January 17; Parks & Recreation Commission — January 9; Planning & Zoning Commission — February 4 (Informal); Planning & Zoning Commission — February 7 (Formal); Planning & Zoning Commission — February 21 (Formal); Police Citizens Review Board — February 6. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (New): Special Class C Liquor License for New Asian Food Corporation, Inc., dba Yummy Yummy, 100 S. Linn St. (Renewal): Special Class C Liquor License for Chansy Keomanivong dba Thai Spice Restaurant, 1210 S. Gilbert St. Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors, LLC, dba Suburban BP; Amoco — Keokuk St., 1905 Keokuk St.; Class C Liquor License for Caliente Night Club, Inc., dba Caliente Night Club, 171 Highway 1 W.; Outdoor Service Area for Atlas World Grill, Inc., dba Atlas World Grill, 127 Iowa Ave.; Special Class C Liquor License for Freshmex Iowa City, LLC, dba Panchero's Mexican Grill, 965 S. Riverside Dr.; Special Class C Liquor License for Little Donkeys, Inc., dba Panchero's Mexican Grill, 32 S. Clinton St.; RES. 13 -76, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to Caliente Night Club, Inc., dba Caliente Night Club,171 Highway 1 W. Resolutions and Motions: RES. 13 -77, 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 COMPANY, CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1939 CHELSEA COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -78, 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 COMPANY, CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 213 HUNTINGTON DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -79, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2501, 2505, 2509, 2513, 2519, 2523, 2527, 2559, 2563, Complete Description March 19, 2013 Page 2 2567, 2531, 2537, 2541, 2545, 2549, AND 2555 CLEARWATER COURT; RES. 13- 80, TO RESCIND RESOLUTION 12 -522 AND ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY FIRE STATION NO. 4 PROJECT; Granting a 45 -day extension to the Police Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on Complaint #12 -06; Setting a public hearing for April 23, 2013 regarding the Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated Transit Funding Application for Iowa City Transit; Approving disbursements in the amount of $13,745,473.02 for the period of February 1 through February 28, 2013, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; RES. 13 -81, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 00 -102 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND APPROVING A NEW RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR FORMAL COUNCIL MEETINGS; RES. 13 -82, WAIVING A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR SIMMONS PERRINE LAW FIRM; RES. 13 -83, 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 KEVIN BERG FOR THE PURCHASE OF A RETIRED K -9 OFFICER; RES. 13 -84, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR PROVISION OF CONCRETE PRODUCTS TO THE CITY. Correspondence: Nancy Ostrognai, Garry Klein, Rod Sullivan regarding SEATS; Amanda Owen Van Horne regarding Definition of Workforce Housing; Nancy Hauserman regarding In Support of Traffic / Stoplight Cameras; Jason Lewis regarding Thank you, Council Members (Twain Elementary Area); Kathy Thornton regarding Targeted Neighborhood Improvement Program [Staff response included]; Carol deProsse regarding Hey, Dems, it really was the issues; Tracey Achenbach, Ex. Dir. regarding Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County; Jennifer Kardos, Jeanette Carter, Maureen Arensdorf regarding Gilbert/College Development; Elizabeth Cummings and Tom Glorfield regarding Police Blotter Concern. Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne # 6, appeared regarding snow removal on sidewalk ramps and transit bus stops; and The Chauncey building proposal at Gilbert and College Streets. Executive Director Tracey Achenbach and Board Member Kirsten Frye updated Council on the annual report, and thanked Council for their support, of the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to set a public hearing for April 9 on an ordinance rezoning 0.78 acres of land located at 1105 Gilbert Court from Public (P -1) to Intensive Commercial (CI -1) (REZ13- 00006) (Crisis Center rezoning). Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to set a public hearing for April 9 on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 2.12 acres of land located south of Highway 1, east of Ruppert Road from Intensive Commercial (CI -1) Zone to Community Commercial (CC- 2) Zone (REZ13- 00007). Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for April 9 on an ordinance vacating air rights and subterranean rights for portions of public right -of -way located on George Street between Benton Street and Oakcrest Street (VAC 13-00002) (Oaknoll skywalk). Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to set a public hearing for April 9 on an ordinance amending Title 4 of the Zoning Code to modify the process for delineating Complete Description March 19, 2013 Page 3 woodland buffers and counting preserved trees and woodlands toward any tree replacement or mitigation requirements. Council Member Throgmorton stated that the setting of Planning & Zoning public hearings in the future would be contained on the Consent Calendar and grouped with all other hearings. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend Subsection 14- 4134A, Paragraph 7, to allow multi - family dwelling units to be located on or below the street level floor of a building by Special Exception in the CB -5 Zone for buildings designated as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point on this item and the next. Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance to amend Subsection 14- 413-4A, Paragraph 7, to allow multi - family dwelling units to be located on or below the street level floor of a building by Special Exception in the CB -5 Zone for buildings designated as an Iowa City Historic Landmark, be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 4,000 square feet of land located at 529 S. Gilbert Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark (REZ13- 00008). The Mayor requested Council Members disclose ex parte communications and none were reported. Moved by Champion, seconded by Throgmorton, that the ordinance rezoning approximately .09 acres located at 529 S. Gilbert Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark (REZ13- 00008), be given first vote. Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Section 14- 4E-8 of the Zoning Code to modify how nonconforming development is regulated, be given second vote. Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Section 14- 46-12 and Table 2C -1 of the Zoning Code to include new standards for Quick Vehicle Servicing uses if located in the Towncrest Design Review District or the Riverfront Crossings District, be given second vote. Mayor Hayek abstained due to a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting. Mayor Pro tem Mims presiding. Moved by Champion, seconded by Dobyns, that ORD. 13 -4518, REZONING APPROXIMATELY 0.47 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 906 N. DODGE STREET FROM MULTI - FAMILY (R313) ZONE TO HIGH DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS -12) ZONE AND APPROXIMATELY 1.15 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 911 N. GOVERNOR STREET FROM COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO -1) ZONE TO HIGH DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS -12) ZONE AND APPROXIMATELY 1.78 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 902 AND 906 N. DODGE STREET FROM MULTI - FAMILY (R3B) ZONE TO MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM -20) ZONE (REZ12- 000016,18 & 19), be passed and adopted. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0/1, Hayek abstaining. Mayor Hayek returned to meeting and now presiding. Moved by Dickens, seconded by Mims, to send a letter to the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission recommending approval of a rezoning from County Agricultural (A) Zone to County Light Industrial (ML); and to adopt RES. 13 -85, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF THE SANDLOT, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA (SUB13- 00003). PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point. Complete Description March 19, 2013 Page 4 A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the City Park Shelter Six Replacement Project, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place said plans on file for public inspection. Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne # 6, appeared. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 13 -86, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY PARK SHELTER SIX REPLACEMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. A conduct hearing was held on an appeal of Denial of Application for permit to operate a mobile vending cart on City Plaza or Iowa Avenue. Code Enforcement Assistant Ream present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to affirm the decision of the Code Enforcement Assistant. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending Title 10 of the City Code, entitled "Public Ways and Property," Chapter 1, entitled "Parades and Public Assemblies," to allow staff to approve amplified sound in city parks, be given first vote. Parks & Recreation Dir. Moran present for discussion. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens to accept correspondence from J. Warner. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to appoint Paul Hofineyer, 1811 Kathlin Drive, to the Airport Commission for a four -year term, March 1, 2013 — March 1, 2017. The Mayor noted that no applications were received or gender balance requirement met 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); Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill three -year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016 (New District formed); Planning & Zoning Commission for a five -year term, May 1, 2013 — May 1, 2018. 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 noted the previous vacancy for the Housing & Community Development Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending September 1, 2015. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2013. The Mayor noted the current vacancies on the Library, Board of Trustees for three vacancies to fill six -year terms, July 1, 2013 — July 1, 2019. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Council Member Throgmorton reported on greeting six visitors from Baghdad as part of the City of Literature; and noted with sadness the passing of Keith Dempster former owner of the Mill. Complete Description March 19, 2013 Page 5 Council Member Champion acknowledged the loss of Keith Dempster and his contributions to the music scene in Iowa City. Council Member Throgmorton announced he would be holding a "Listening Post" at Panera's in Sycamore Mall from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on Friday, March 22. Council Member Payne reminded citizens if severe weather awareness week, March 25 -29, and a tornado drill planned in the County on Wednesday, the 27tH Council Member Dobyns congratulated the West High boys basketball team on their second consecutive State tournament win, and reported that the team was ranked 18th nationally. Mayor Hayek congratulated West High student Asya Bergal for receiving a Siemens Foundation scholarship; reminded citizens of the Mission Creek Music Festival coming up April 2 -7; recognized two Iowa cities identified by a national non - profit group for government transparency, Iowa City and Davenport; and noted the unexpected loss of a stalwart community volunteer and resident Ann Bovbjerg. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adjourn meeting 7:40 p.m. g, Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Matthew J. Hayek, Nbyor r CITY OF IOWA CITY 03�- 2a(1) MEMORANDUM Date: March 13, 2013 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, March 5, 2013, 5:20 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton UISG: Bramel Staff: Markus, Fruin, Bentley, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Long, Hightshoe, Yapp, Reichart, Bockenstedt, O'Brien, Andrew, Moran, Panos (A complete transcription and power point presentations are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website) QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar # 3f(3) — Correspondence... extension of Normandy Drive Lower City Park Access Plans) In response to Council Member Throgmorton, City Manager Markus stated the subject of the Normandy Drive access to City Park could be covered in the Ned Ashton Project discussion scheduled later in the meeting. 2. (Agenda item # 6 New urban renewal area — determining an area ...to be an economic development area ...) Council Member Throgmorton noted the consultation not being attended by the County or school board and raised concern regarding relationships. 3. (Consent Calendar # 3e(1) setting public hearing ... City Park Shelter 6 replacement) Mayor Pro tem Mims questioned the estimated cost of the shelter. Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran present for discussion, and indicated further information would be provided at the time of the hearing. ASHTON HOUSE PROJECT Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran introduced Architect of Record Tom Mclnerny, and presented a power point. ACTION: None at this time. INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [February 21, 28] ➢ February 21 1. (IP2 — Memo from Mayor Hayek ... ICCSD Facilities Master Planning Steering Committee) Mayor Hayek thanked Council Member Payne for agreeing to serve on the Committee. Council Work Session March 5, 2013 Page 2 ➢ February 28 1. (IP8 — letter from Mayors of Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty ... to Johnson County Board of Supervisors ... SEATS para- transit contract) In response to Council Member Throgmorton, Mayor Hayek updated Council on the previous week's presentation at the Johnson County budget hearing. Council recessed to special formal meeting. Mayor Hayek stated he would not be participating in the special formal meeting due to a conflict of interest; and stating Mayor Pro tem Mims will be presiding the special formal meeting, 5:45 PM. Council returned to work session at 6:13 PM. QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS (continued) 4. (Consent Calendar # 3f(1) — Correspondence... Human Rights Commission ... SEATS) Council Members Payne and Throgmorton noted the recommendation from the Human Rights Commission and questioned whether Council action was going to respond. Asst. to the City Manager Fruin and City Clerk Karr stated staff to the Commission had indicated no response was necessary on the recommendation. INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [February 21, 28] (Continued) ➢ February 28 2. (IP6 — KXIC Radio Show) Mayor Hayek and Council Member Champion swapped dates for the show (Hayek will do 3/27 and Champion 3/13). Council Member Throgmorton requested the April 12 show. WORKFORCE HOUSING EXAMPLES AND PARAMETERS (IP 4) PCD Dir. Davidson and Community Development Coordinator Long presented a power point. Majority of Council agreed to the workforce housing parameters presented. ACTION: Follow -up memo in March 4 information packet (IP4). QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS (continued) 5. (Agenda item # 10 —Budget Public Hearing .... Resolution adopting ... operating budget for the fiscal year July 1 -2013, through June 30, 2014 ...) Mayor Hayek noted a request from Council Member Champion to approve the budget minus individual allocations / recommendations for Aid to Agencies. Majority of Council agreed. PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP # 5] 1. Council Member Throgmorton requested neighborhood open space dedication be included in the neighborhood stabilization update on March 19tH MEETING SCHEDULE None Council Work Session March 5, 2013 Page 3 COUNCIL TIME UISG Rep. Bramel thanked Council Member Dobyns and Mayor Hayek for attending the UISG Town hall meeting on February 26; and stated he was looking forward to more meetings and collaborations in the future. Mayor Hayek and Council Member Dobyns thanked Downtown District Director Nancy Bird and the City Sr. Housing Inspector Laverman for their participation as well. 2. Council Member Throgmorton reported he would be filling in for Mayor Hayek next Monday when he meets sox visitors from Baghdad, Iraq UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS None Meeting adjourned 6:47 PM. 2mmminin Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356 -5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS 3/5/13 Iowa City City Council special meeting 5:46 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Pro tem Mims presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: Hayek. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous. Moved by and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent or pending where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 6:12 p.m. A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ' s /Susan Mims, Mayor Pro tem s /Marian K. Karr, City Clerk J/ Submitted for publication 3/12/13. Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the 2 +� City Clerk's Office 356 -5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $_ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 3/5/13 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 March as Women's History Month. Human Rights Commissioner Joe Dan Coulter accepting; Special Olympics Month — March. Joyce Rossi and Special Olympians Breann McFarland; Eliana Friendman, Mallory Earnest, Charles Lee, Sherry McKee, Jennifer Foster, Kelly Petersen, Geof Hacker, Jill Michalek, Sara Rugg, Justin Conklin, Mary Kay Eckerman, Morgan Vaughn, and coaches Colby Moore and Amana Delgado 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 presented: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk: February 19 Council Work Session; February 19 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 — February 11; Ad Hoc Diversity Committee — February 20; Human Rights Commission — January 15; Telecommunications Commission — January 28. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (New): Special Class C Liquor License for Sunny Restaurant, 630 Iowa Ave.; Five -Day Class C Liquor License for The Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St. (3/12/13 - 3/17/13). (Renewal): Special Class C Liquor License for Oyama Sushi, 1853 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Liquor License for Carl & Ernie's Good Time Pub & Grub, 161 Highway 1 W; Outdoor Service Area for Carl & Ernie's Good Time Pub & Grub, 161 Highway 1 W.; Class B Liquor License for Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Trumpet Blossom Caf6, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Outdoor Service Area for Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Class C Liquor License for Donnelly's Pub, 110 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Graze, 115 E. College St.; Outdoor Service Area for Graze, 115 E. College St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Noodles & Company, 201 S. Clinton St., Suite 158; Outdoor Service Area for Noodles & Company, 201 S. Clinton St., Suite 158; Outdoor Service Area for Takanami, 219 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Formosa, 221 E. College St.; RES. 13 -57, TO ISSUE A DANCING PERMIT to Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St. Resolutions and Motions: RES. 13 -58, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH MERSCHMAN SEEDS, INC. TO LEASE AN ACCESS WAY FROM MORMON TREK BLVD. TO THE NORTH /SOUTH RUNWAY; RES. 13 -59, Official Actions March 5, 2013 Page 2 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A FOUR -MONTH EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION, INC.; RES. 13 -60, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT #1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND MDK DEVELOPMENT L.L.C.; RES. 13 -61, AUTHORIZING $5,000 IN FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR THE 2013 MISSION CREEK FESTIVAL; RES. 13 -62, AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE IOWA RIVER TRAIL ALONG THE IOWA RIVER FROM BENTON STREET TO STURGIS FERRY PARK; Approve disbursements in the amount of $15,075,356.33 for the period of January 1 through January 31, 2013, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; RES. 13 -63, DESIGNATING THE AUTHORIZED OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH AUTHORIZED BANKING INSTITUTIONS; RES. 13 -64, 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 ABUNDANT PLAYSCAPES, INC., OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE LOWER CITY PARK -PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE 2; RES. 13 -65, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF A 17' STRIP LAND ALONG BENTON STREET FROM CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. IN IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, AS PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY; RES. 13- 66, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 527 MEADOW STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 13 -67, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 19, 2013, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY PARK SHELTER SIX REPLACEMENT 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: Sue Brenneman, Orville Townsend, Sr., Human Rights Commission Chair regarding SEATS; Anna Hobart regarding Audio Story — University of Iowa. [Staff response included]; Judith Dillman, Gregg Geerdes, regarding Extension of Normandy Drive Lower City Park Access Plans. [Staff response included]; Carol deProsse regarding Single Ticket Voting and Garbage Cans; Rick Dvorak, Johnson County Planning & Zoning Administrator regarding Iowa City / Johnson County Fringe Area Agreement [Staff memo included]. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for March 19 on an ordinance to amend Subsection 14- 4134A, Paragraph 7, to allow multi - family dwelling units to be located on or below the street level floor of a building by Special Exception in the CB -5 Zone for buildings designated as an Iowa City Historic Landmark (The Vine Tavern Building). Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for March 19 on an ordinance rezoning approximately 4,000 square feet of land located at 529 S. Gilbert Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark (REZ13 -00008 The Vine Tavern Building). Official Actions March 5, 2013 Page 3 Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for April 9 on a resolution to amend the Central District Plan Map designation from Office Commercial to High Density Multi - Family Residential for property located at 821 E. Jefferson Street. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for April 9 on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 0.465 acres of land from Commercial Office (CO -1) Zone to High Density MultiFamily (RM -44) Zone for property located at 821 E. Jefferson Street. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Section 14 -4E -8 of the Zoning Code to modify how Nonconforming Development is regulated. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Section 14 -4E -8 of the Zoning Code to modify how Nonconforming Development is regulated, be given first vote. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Section 14 -413-12 and Table 2C -1 of the Zoning Code to include new standards for quick vehicle servicing uses if located in the Towncrest Design Review District or the Riverfront Crossings District. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Section 14 -413-12 and Table 2C -1 of the Zoning Code to include new standards for quick vehicle servicing uses if located in the Towncrest Design Review District or the Riverfront Crossings District, be given first vote. Mayor Hayek abstained due to a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting. Mayor Pro tem Mims presiding. Moved and seconded to defer to March 19 an ordinance rezoning approximately 0.47 acres of land located at 906 N. Dodge Street from Multi - Family (R3B) Zone to High Density Single Family Residential (RS -12) Zone and approximately 1.15 acres of land located at 911 N. Governor Street from Commercial Office (CO -1) Zone to High Density Single Family Residential (RS -12) Zone and approximately 1.78 acres of land located at 902 and 906 N. Dodge Street from Multi - Family (R3B) Zone to Medium Density Multi - Family Residential (RM -20) Zone (REZ12- 000016,18 & 19). Atty. Keith Larson, representing TSB Holdings, appeared. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, Hayek abstaining. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Keith Larson. Mayor Hayek returned to meeting and now presiding. Moved and seconded to defer indefinitely item 5h, ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 7.79 acres of land located at the northeast corner of the intersection of North Dodge Street and Prairie du Chien Road from Medium Density Single Family (RS- 8), Neighborhood Public (P -1) and Highway Commercial (CH -1) to Planned Development Overlay - Community Commercial (OPD -CC -2) (REZ12- 00026); item 5i, ordinance vacating the right -of -way for a portion of St. Clement Street (VAC12- 00005); and item 5j, resolution approving the preliminary plat of Roberts Dairy Addition, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB12- 00012). A public hearing was held on a resolution determining an area of the city to be an Economic Development area; designating such area as appropriate for an Urban Renewal Project; and adopting the Camp Cardinal Urban Renewal Plan therefor. Glenn Siders, Southgate Development Services, appeared. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -68, DETERMINING AN AREA OF THE CITY TO BE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA; DESIGNATING SUCH AREA AS APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT; AND ADOPTING THE CAMP CARDINAL URBAN RENEWAL PLAN THEREFOR. The Mayor declared the Official Actions March 5, 2013 Page 4 resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Hayek, Mims, Payne, Champion, Dickens, Dobyns. Nays: Throgmorton. A public hearing was held on a resolution conveying a single family home located at 301 Douglass Street. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -69, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 301 DOUGLASS STREET. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the FY2014 Asphalt Resurfacing Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -70, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY 2014 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. A public hearing was held on resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the West Side Levee Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Joe Martin appeared. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -71, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WEST SIDE LEVEE PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting proposed operating budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014, the Proposed Three -Year Financial Plan for FY2014 — 2016, and also the Multi -Year Capital Improvements program through fiscal year 2017. The following individuals appeared: Cynthia Fairchild, 604 Ronalds St.; Jason Lewis, PTO President of Mark Twain (presented a power point); John Thomas, 509 Brown; Eric Johnson; and Harry Olmstead, 1951 Hannah Jo Ct. Moved and seconded to accept power point correspondence from Jason Lewis. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -72, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014, as amended by removing individual Aid to Agencies funding recommendations. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -73, APPROVING THE THREE -YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE FIVE -YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -74, ALLOCATING THE COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -75, ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN -UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW REMOVAL, Official Actions March 5, 2013 Page 5 SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND DIRECTING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES. 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); Airport Commission for a four -year term, March 1, 2013 — March 1, 2017; Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill three -year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016 (New District formed); Planning & Zoning Commission for a five -year terms, May 1, 2013 — May 1, 2018. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2013. The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Housing & Community Development Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending September 1, 2015. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.] Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 8:12 p.m. A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department. s /Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor s /Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Submitted for publication — 3/13/2013. 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 MARCH 5, 2013 Iowa City City Council special meeting 5:46 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Pro tem Mims presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: Hayek. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, O'Brien, Panos, Moran, Davidson, Reichart. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous. Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Throgmorton, to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent or pending where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, and adjourned into executive session 5:46 p.m. Council returned to open session 6:11 p.m. Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn special meeting 6:12 p.m. Susan Mims, Mayor Pro tem Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356 -5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MARCH 5, 2013 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, Dilkes, Karr, Panos, Reichart, Moran, Davidson, O'Brien, Andrew, Bockenstedt, Bentley. The Mayor proclaimed March as Women's History Month. Human Rights Commissioner Joe Dan Coulter accepting; Special Olympics Month — March. Joyce Rossi and Special Olympians Breann McFarland; Eliana Friendman, Mallory Earnest, Charles Lee, Sherry McKee, Jennifer Foster, Kelly Petersen, Geof Hacker, Jill Michalek, Sara Rugg, Justin Conklin, Mary Kay Eckerman, Morgan Vaughn, and coaches Colby Moore and Amana Delgado accepting. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous. Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and /or adopted as presented: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk: February 19 Council Work Session; February 19 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 — February 11; Ad Hoc Diversity Committee — February 20; Human Rights Commission — January 15; Telecommunications Commission — January 28. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (New): Special Class C Liquor License for Sunny Ventures, Inc., dba Sunny Restaurant, 630 Iowa Ave.; Five -Day Class C Liquor License for The Englert Theatre, LP, dba The Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St. (3/12/13 - 3/17/13). (Renewal): Special Class C Liquor License for Oyama Sushi Chen's, Inc., dba Oyama Sushi, 1853 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Liquor License for Carl & Ernie Enterprises, LLC, dba Carl & Ernie's Good Time Pub & Grub, 161 Highway 1 W; Outdoor Service Area for Carl & Ernie Enterprises, LLC, dba Carl & Ernie's Good Time Pub & Grub, 161 Highway 1 W.; Class B Liquor License for RBD Iowa City, LLC dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for RBD Iowa City, LLC dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Katy, LLC, dba Trumpet Blossom Caf6, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Outdoor Service Area for Katy, LLC, dba Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Class C Liquor License for Kmarcella, Inc., dba Donnelly's Pub, 110 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Graze Iowa City, LLC, dba Graze, 115 E. College St.; Outdoor Service Area for Graze Iowa City, LLC, dba Graze, 115 E. College St.; Special Class C Liquor License for The Noodle Shop, Co.- Delaware, Inc., dba Noodles & Company, 201 S. Clinton St., Suite 158; Outdoor Service Area for The Noodle Shop, Co.- Delaware, Inc., dba Noodles & Company, 201 S. Clinton St., Suite 158; Outdoor Service Area for Takanami, LLC, dba Takanami, 219 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Etre Plaza Towers Restaurant, LLC, dba Formosa, 221 E. College St.; Complete Description March 5, 2013 Page 2 RES. 13 -57, TO ISSUE A DANCING PERMIT to RBD Iowa City, LLC dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St. Resolutions and Motions: RES. 13 -58, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH MERSCHMAN SEEDS, INC. TO LEASE AN ACCESS WAY FROM MORMON TREK BLVD. TO THE NORTH /SOUTH RUNWAY; RES. 13 -59, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A FOUR -MONTH EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION, INC.; RES. 13 -60, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT #1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND MDK DEVELOPMENT L.L.C.; RES. 13 -61, AUTHORIZING $5,000 IN FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR THE 2013 MISSION CREEK FESTIVAL; RES. 13 -62, AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE IOWA RIVER TRAIL ALONG THE IOWA RIVER FROM BENTON STREET TO STURGIS FERRY PARK; Approve disbursements in the amount of $15,075,356.33 for the period of January 1 through January 31, 2013, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; RES. 13 -63, DESIGNATING THE AUTHORIZED OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH AUTHORIZED BANKING INSTITUTIONS; RES. 13 -64, 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 ABUNDANT PLAYSCAPES, INC., OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE LOWER CITY PARK -PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE 2; RES. 13 -65, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF A 17' STRIP LAND ALONG BENTON STREET FROM CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. IN IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, AS PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY; RES. 13- 66, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 527 MEADOW STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 13 -67, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 19, 2013, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY PARK SHELTER SIX REPLACEMENT 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: Sue Brenneman, Orville Townsend, Sr., Human Rights Commission Chair regarding SEATS; Anna Hobart regarding Audio Story — University of Iowa. [Staff response included]; Judith Dillman, Gregg Geerdes, regarding Extension of Normandy Drive Lower City Park Access Plans. [Staff response included]; Carol deProsse regarding Single Ticket Voting and Garbage Cans; Rick Dvorak, Johnson County Planning & Zoning Administrator regarding Iowa City / Johnson County Fringe Area Agreement [Staff memo included]. Complete Description March 5, 2013 Page 3 Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, to set a public hearing for March 19 on an ordinance to amend Subsection 14- 4134A, Paragraph 7, to allow multi - family dwelling units to be located on or below the street level floor of a building by Special Exception in the CB -5 Zone for buildings designated as an Iowa City Historic Landmark (The Vine Tavern Building). Moved by Champion, seconded by Dobyns, to set a public hearing for March 19 on an ordinance rezoning approximately 4,000 square feet of land located at 529 S. Gilbert Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark (REZ13 -00008 The Vine Tavern Building). Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to set a public hearing for April 9 on a resolution to amend the Central District Plan Map designation from Office Commercial to High Density Multi - Family Residential for property located at 821 E. Jefferson Street. Moved by Dickens, seconded by Throgmorton, to set a public hearing for April 9 on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 0.465 acres of land from Commercial Office (CO -1) Zone to High Density MultiFamily (RM -44) zone for property located at 821 E. Jefferson Street. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Section 14 -4E -8 of the Zoning Code to modify how Nonconforming Development is regulated. PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending Section 14 -4E -8 of the Zoning Code to modify how Nonconforming Development is regulated, be given first vote. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Section 14 -413-12 and Table 2C -1 of the Zoning Code to include new standards for quick vehicle servicing uses if located in the Towncrest Design Review District or the Riverfront Crossings District. PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point. Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, that the ordinance amending Section 14 -413-12 and Table 2C -1 of the Zoning Code to include new standards for quick vehicle servicing uses if located in the Towncrest Design Review District or the Riverfront Crossings District, be given first vote. Mayor Hayek abstained due to a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting. Mayor Pro tem Mims presiding. Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, to defer to March 19 an ordinance rezoning approximately 0.47 acres of land located at 906 N. Dodge Street from Multi - Family (R313) Zone to High Density Single Family Residential (RS -12) Zone and approximately 1. 15 acres of land located at 911 N. Governor Street from Commercial Office (CO -1) Zone to High Density Single Family Residential (RS -12) Zone and approximately 1.78 acres of land located at 902 and 906 N. Dodge Street from Multi - Family (R3B) Zone to Medium Density Multi - Family Residential (RM -20) Zone (REZ12- 000016,18 & 19). Atty. Keith Larson, representing TSB Holdings, appeared. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0/1, Hayek abstaining. Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens to accept correspondence from Keith Larson. Mayor Hayek returned to meeting and now presiding. Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to defer indefinitely item 5h, ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 7.79 acres of land located at the northeast corner of the intersection of North Dodge Street and Prairie du Chien Road from Medium Density Single Family (RS -8), Neighborhood Public (P -1) and Highway Commercial (CH -1) to Complete Description March 5, 2013 Page 4 Planned Development Overlay- Community Commercial (OPD -CC -2) (REZ12- 00026); item 5i, ordinance vacating the right -of -way for a portion of St. Clement Street (VAC12- 00005); and item 5j, resolution approving the preliminary plat of Roberts Dairy Addition, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB12- 00012). A public hearing was held on a resolution determining an area of the city to be an Economic Development area; designating such area as appropriate for an Urban Renewal Project; and adopting the Camp Cardinal Urban Renewal Plan therefor. Glenn Siders, Southgate Development Services, appeared. Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 13 -68, DETERMINING AN AREA OF THE CITY TO BE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA; DESIGNATING SUCH AREA AS APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT; AND ADOPTING THE CAMP CARDINAL URBAN RENEWAL PLAN THEREFOR. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Hayek, Mims, Payne, Champion, Dickens, Dobyns. Nays: Throgmorton. A public hearing was held on a resolution conveying a single family home located at 301 Douglass Street. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 13 -69, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 301 DOUGLASS STREET. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the FY2014 Asphalt Resurfacing Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 13 -70, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY 2014 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. A public hearing was held on resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the West Side Levee Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Joe Martin appeared. Special Projects Engr. Reichart present for discussion. Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 13 -71, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WEST SIDE LEVEE PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting proposed operating budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014, the Proposed Three -Year Financial Plan for FY2014 — 2016, and also the Multi -Year Capital Improvements program through fiscal year 2017. Finance Dir. Bockenstedt presented a power point. The following individuals appeared: Cynthia Fairchild, 604 Ronalds St.; Jason Lewis, PTO President of Mark Twain (presented a power point); John Thomas, 509 Brown; Complete Description March 5, 2013 Page 5 Eric Johnson; and Harry Olmstead, 1951 Hannah Jo Ct. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to accept power point correspondence from Jason Lewis. Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 13 -72, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014, as amended by removing individual Aid to Agencies funding recommendations. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 13 -73, APPROVING THE THREE -YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE FIVE -YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM. Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 13 -74, ALLOCATING THE COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 13 -75, ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN -UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW REMOVAL, SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND DIRECTING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES. 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); Airport Commission for a four -year term, March 1, 2013 — March 1, 2017; Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill three -year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016 (New District formed); Planning & Zoning Commission for a five -year terms, May 1, 2013 — May 1, 2018. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2013. The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Housing & Community Development Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending September 1, 2015. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.] Council Member Dickens reported he had the opportunity to fill in for Mayor Hayek at the Sertoma Essay Contest Luncheon, and stated he was very impressed with the essays. Mayor Pro tem Mims encouraged participation and support of the banquet and fundraiser "Children of Promise ", a program funded by the Sixth Judicial District scheduled for April 2 "d; and reported on "town meeting day" in Jericho, Vermont. Council Member Throgmorton stated he would filling in for Mayor Hayek greeting visitors from Bagdad, Iraq, on March 11; acknowledged West High's Ally Disterhoft and City High's Haley Lorensen and Mickey Hansche for being names to Class 5A All -State Basketball Team; and Ms. Disterhoft also being names Miss Basketball in Iowa. Mayor Hayek commended downtown business owners, the Downtown District, and City staff for a job well done on snow removal this winter. Complete Description March 5, 2013 Page 6 City Manager stated he would sharing a report in the next information packet concerning sequestration and its impact in Iowa. Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adjourn meeting at 8:12 p.m. Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk