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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
MAY 14, 2013
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, Dilkes, Karr,
Davidson, O'Brien, Yapp, Walz, Hargadine, Clow, Moran, Rummels, Bockenstedt.
The Mayor presented Student Citizenship Awards to Lemme Elementary students:
Julia Coelho, Maddie Kimm, Sam Schroder.
The Mayor presented Student Citizenship Awards to Longfellow Elementary
students: Ella Hennager, Kelsey Martin, Ry Threlkeld- Wiegand.
The Mayor proclaimed: Drinking Water Month; Iowa Girls Softball Month, Board
President Temple Hiatt and Board Member John Smick accepting; Bicycle Month; Scald
injury Awareness Month, Firefighter Glenn Pauley and UIHC Nurse Alison Pauley, and
UIHC Physicians Asst. Stacy Burke accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dobyns, that the items and recommendations
in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and /or adopted as amended and to
delete from the Consent Calendar and consider as a separate item 5d(7)
recommendation to apply for the COPS grant:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: April 23 Council Work Session; April 23 Council Special Formal Official &
Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission — March 21; Civil Service Commission —April 30; Housing and
Community Development — March 7; Library Board of Trustees — March 28; Parks &
Recreation Commission — March 13; Planning & Zoning Commission (informal) —
April 1; Planning & Zoning Commission (formal) — April 4; Planning & Zoning
Commission (informal) — April 15; Planning & Zoning Commission (formal) — April 18
Telecommunications Commission — March 25.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (New)
Special Class C Liquor License for Joensy's Rest, Inc., dba Joensy's Rest, 2563 N.
Dodge St.; Outdoor Service Area for Hildago, Inc., dba El Cactus Authentic Mexican
Cuisine, 1921 Keokuk St. (Renewal): Class C Liquor License for Sam's Pizza IC,
Inc., dba Sam's Pizza IC, Inc., 441 S. Gilbert St.; Class E Liquor License for
Southside Spirits, LLC, dba Southside Liquor & Tobacco, 601 Hollywood Blvd Suite
1.; Outdoor Service Area for Lusati, Inc., dba Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215E.
Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Iron Hawk, LLC, dba Iron Hawk, 122 E.
Washington St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 13 -148, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1333 CEDAR STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -149, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE
FINANCE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND
THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL PAY PLAN BY ELIMINATING THE
POSITION OF MANAGEMENT ANALYST; RES. 13 -150, AUTHORIZING THE
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
MAY 14, 2012
Iowa City Citt Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at Citt Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Coun l Mem ers present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmo n. A sent: None. Staff members pre nt: Markus, Dilkes, Karr,
Davidson, O'Brien, Yapp, alz, Hargadine, Clow, Moran Rummels, Bockenstedt.
The Mayor pres ted udent Citizenship Awards to emme Elementary students:
Julia Coelho, Maddie imm, Sam Schroder.
The Mayor presen d Student Citizenship Awards t Longfellow Elementary
students: Ella Hennage Kelsey Martin, Ry Threlkeld- iegand.
The Mayor proclaime : Drinking Water Month; to a Girls Softball Month, Board
President Temple Hiatt a Board Member John S ick accepting; Bicycle Month; Scald
injury Awareness Month, F efighter Glenn Pauley nd UIHC Nurse Alison Pauley, and
UIHC Physicians Asst. Stac Burke accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, a actions were affir ative and unanimous.
Moved by Throgmorton, se onded by Doby , that the items and recommendations
in the Consent Calendar be rec ived, or appro ed and /or adopted as amended and to
delete from the Consent Calend and consid r as a separate item 5d(7)
recommendation to apply for the OPS gra :
Approval of Council Actions, ubject o corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: April 23 Council Work Ses ion; pril 23 Council Special Formal Official &
Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Bo r s and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effec a only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission — March 21; Civil Se is Commission —April 30; Housing and
Community Development — Marc 7; L'brary Board of Trustees — March 28; Parks &
Recreation Commission — Marc 13; PI nning & Zoning Commission (informal) —
April 1; Planning & Zoning Co mission ormal) — April 4; Planning & Zoning
Commission (informal) — Apri 15; Plannin & Zoning Commission (formal) — April 18
Telecommunications Comm sion — March 25.
Permit Motions and Re lutions as Rec mmended by the City Clerk. (New)
Special Class C uor L nse for Joensy's est, Inc., dba Joensy's Rest, 2563 N.
Dodge St.; Outdoor Servi a Area for Hildago, nc., dba El Cactus Authentic Mexican
Cuisine, 1921 Keokuk S (Renewal): Class C iquor License for Sam's Pizza IC,
Inc., dba Sam's Pizza I ' Inc., 441 S. Gilbert St - Class E Liquor License for
Southside Spirits, LLC, ba Southside Liquor & obacco, 601 Hollywood Blvd Suite
1.; Outdoor Service Ar a for Lusati, Inc., dba Qui ton's Bar & Deli, 215E.
Washington St.; Outd or Service Area for Iron Ha k, LLC, dba Iron Hawk, 122 E.
Washington St.
Resolutions and otions: RES. 13 -148, AUTHO IZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLE K TO ATTEST TO THE RELE SE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1 33 CEDAR STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -149, AMENDING THE BUDG ED POSITIONS IN THE
FINANCE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION OF THE FIN NCE DEPARTMENT AND
THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL PAY PLAN BY ELIMINATING THE
POSITION OF MANAGEMENT ANALYST; RES. 13 -150, AUTHORIZING THE
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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 3017 STANFORD AVENUE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -151, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 328 FAIRCHILD STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -152, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1846 CHELSEA
COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -153, 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 733 ARCH
ROCK ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -154, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE 2012 MUSCATINE AVENUE WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT;
RES 13 -155, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PHASE 1 OF THE FIRST
AVENUE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RES. 13 -156,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2012 SEWER REPAIR PROJECT; RES. 13-
157, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FIRE AND POLICE INTERIOR
REMODELING PROJECTS 2012; RES. 13 -158, ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 02660 FOR WATER
DISTRIBUTION AND SECTION 02665W FOR WATER SERVICE WORK FOR
CONTRACTORS; RES. 13 -159, AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF
PEBBLE QUICKLIME FOR LIME SOFTENING OF THE CITY'S DRINKING
WATER; RES. 13 -160, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
REPLACEMENT OF ON- STREET PARKING METER SYSTEM FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT; RES. 13 -161, DIRECTING THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $7,230,000 (DOLLAR AMOUNT SUBJECT TO
CHANGE) GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2013A, AND APPROVING
ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES; RES. 13 -162, DIRECTING THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $520,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, SERIES 2013B, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING
PROCEDURES; RES. 13 -163, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2013 CITY OF IOWA CITY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 13 -164, INTENT TO CONSIDER THE
PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF VACATED RIGHT -OF -WAY
ALONG SPRING STREET AND GEORGE STREET TO CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT
SERVICES, INC. AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID PROPOSAL FOR
JUNE 4, 2013; Setting a public hearing for June 4, 2013, on an ordinance rezoning
property from Low - Density Single - Family (RS -5) Zone to Neighborhood Public (P -1)
Zone located at 515, 527, and 539 Normandy Drive and 820, 822, and 930 Park
Road (REZ13- 00003); RES. 13 -165, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 4,
2013 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE OLD HIGHWAY 218 AND MORMON TREK BOULEVARD /
MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION PROJECT, DIRECTING
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CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Iowa City Community String Orchestra Board regarding
Invitation to Spring Concert; Ofer Sivan; Teresa Ozzello regarding Trash Can /Waste
Container Storage Ordinance; Michael Hauer regarding Upgrading the Internet; Dave
Debban regarding The Chauncey; Samantha Irvin regarding Iowa City Landfill Fire —
Insurance Coverage Determination [Staff response included]; John Macatee
regarding Why are the school board meetings at the same time as the Iowa City City
Council meetings ?; Walter Seaman; Edith Pierce-Thomas; Cheryl Ridgeway;
Elizabeth Christiansen; Linda Waddle; James and Helene Mossman; James and
Judy Buddenbaum; E. A. Wasserman; Susan Forde regarding Protest of Rezoning,
N. First Avenue (REZ 13- 00004); Jessica Citti; Jacki Rand; Liz Dodge; Kara Tonella;
Laura Saxon; Jessica Jensen; Johanna Ayers; Trish Nelson; Kayla Ruth; Janet
Hamann; Kate Robb; Michael Ayers; Erin Wehr; Lisa Pfannebecker; Michael
Hussey; Kristin Hardy; Elizabeth Sullivan; Sara Tokheim; Jenny Nicklaus; Dustin
Davis; Jennifer Fuhrman; Paula Manternach; Natalie Syrbu; John Syrbu; Annadora
Khan; Leslie Buscher; Kathleen Unger; Brittany Miller; Rebecca Entel; Vera Hurley;
Tracey Moberley; Change.org; Darcy Stoen; Susan Beckett; Frances Cramer; Kent
Ackerson; Kathleen Janz; Brittany Thomas; Deb Tiemens; Diana Harris; Emily Hart,
Kathleen Kamerick, Brian Harvey, Sally Weyer, Todd Snyder, Anne Harding, Steven
Nelson, Chris Kolarik, Irene Friend, Joan Snyder, Linda Bolton, Florence Boos, Sara
Henryson, Dee Morris, Deb Lee, Susan Cook, Anita Hutton, Joe Cook, Anita Hutton,
Lauri Deninger, Sarah Bodensteiner, Michlynn Vulgamott, Jo Ann Whitmore (2),
Charlotte Warren, Jennie Dudziak, Denise Weinard Welsch, Sally Murray, Tori Fritz,
Danielle Herrig, Barb Stein, Amy Nye, Tori Fritz, Danielle Herrig, Elizabeth Weiss,
Douglas Klein, Nil Filiz, Diana Gallegos, Anna Wu, Douglas Klein, Elizabeth
Bickford, Jennifer Gursoy, Kathryn Barbon, Nil Filiz, Neemettin Filiz, Sera Filiz,
Kathryn Barbon, Jenny Rolston, Nicole Wessel (2), Nicole Smiley, Brylie Bernhard,
Sandi Herman, Hannah Minion, Mary Anne McLaughlin, Quinn Goodwin, Katherine
Toraason, Elizabeth Hewitt, Anna Grimm, Abby Willinger, McKenzie Jerman, Korrie
Nickels, Maggie Wyatt, Nikki Kumpf(2), Karleigh Gunderson, Kenzie Johnson,
Megan Robinson, Alyssa Bergamini, Anna Hjerstedt, Diane Downing (3), Kristine
Klein, Amanda Lett, Andrew Heggen, Kristine Klein, Madeline Stead, Amanda Lett,
Andrew Heggen, Kristine Klein, Madeline Stead: regarding Petitions "Stop the
planting of Prairie Grass at Thornberry Off -Lease Dog Park" [Staff email included];
Palmer Holden regarding Traffic Cameras; Palmer Holden regarding Traffic
Cameras; Rita Bettis regarding Gurtovoy - Hampel Initiative; Bob Welsh regarding
SEATS (Johnson County Task Force on Aging); James Harris regarding Bella Vista
Hill of Trees; Dave Debban regarding College /Gilbert Street Property.
Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien responded to questions regarding the replacement
of on- street parking meter system item # 5d(14).
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 13 -166, IN SUPPORT OF
STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO APPLY FOR THE GRANT AND IF SUCCESSFUL
CREATE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS (SRO's) WITHIN BOTH HIGH SCHOOLS.
Kingsley Botchway appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote.
Ayes: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne. Nays Throgmorton.
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Mike Wright, 225 N. Lucas, Coordinator of the Northside Neighborhood Association,
regarding enhancing Horace Mann School by adding a joint use multi - purpose room.
The following individuals appeared regarding the Horace Mann enhancement: Liz
Maas, 620 Ronalds St.; Susan Futrell, 311 Fairchild St. Dr. Tony Colby, 5 Bella Vista,
raised concerns regarding the Gateway Project (Dubuque Street). The following
individuals appeared regarding the Gateway Project: Joe Coulter; Laurie Cummins, 12
Bella Vista; Steve Tannen, 12 Bella Vista; and David Hamilton, 814 N. Linn St.. Moved
by Throgmorton, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from Dr. Tony Colby
and Joe Dan Coulter regarding the Gateway Project; and Liz Maas regarding Horace
Mann.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 2
acres from County Residential (R) and approximately 2.83 acres from Low - Density
Single - Family Residential (RS -5) to Low - Density Multi - Family Residential (RM -12)
located at east of Scott Boulevard and north of Muscatine Avenue and American Legion
Road (REZ13 -00002 & REZ13- 000030). The Mayor requested reporting of ex parte
communications and none were reported. No one appeared. The Mayor stated the
conditional zoning agreement had not been signed and the hearing should be continued
and action deferred. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to continue public hearing and
defer an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 2 acres from County Residential
(R) and approximately 2.83 acres from Low - Density Single - Family Residential (RS -5) to
Low - Density Multi - Family Residential (RM -12) located at east of Scott Boulevard and
north of Muscatine Avenue and American Legion Road (REZ13 -00002 & REZ13-
000030), until June 4.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting the Iowa City 2030
Comprehensive Plan Update. PCD Dir. Davidson and Asst. Planner Walz presented a
power point. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 13 -167, ADOPTING THE
IOWA CITY 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ( "IC2030 PLAN "). Moved by Mims,
seconded by Dobyns, to accept correspondence from Mary Murphy.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 0.38 acres from
Public (P) to Central Business Support Zone (CB -5) for property located at the northeast
corner of College St. & Gilbert St (REZ13- 00009). The Mayor requested reporting of ex
parte communications and Throgmorton and Hayek reported. The following individuals
appeared: Rockne Cole, 1607 E. Court St.; Nancy Quellhorst, Iowa City Area Chamber
of Commerce; Mark McCallum, 1610 Crescent St.; Evan Fales, 1215 Oakcrest St.; Mary
Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave.; Amanda Van Horne, Trinity Episcopal Church; Diane
Machatka, 406 Reno St.; Louise Young, 320 E. Washington St.; Phil Beck, 2230 Russell
Dr.; Hannah Papineschi, 905 S. 7th Ave.; Brandon Ross; Cecile Kuenzil, 705 S. Summit
St.; Bill Nusser, 508 River St.; Regenia Bailey, 210 Reno St.; Ariane Porter - Perret, 1024
Y2 E. Market St.; Pam Michaud, 109 S. Johnson St.; and Eric Johnson, (Oxford). Moved
by Payne, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from Mark McCallum, Julie
Howard, Lynne Nugent, and Rockne Cole. Individual Council Members expressed their
views.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance rezoning
approximately 0.38 acres located at the northeast corner of College Street & Gilbert
Street from Public (P -1) to Central Business Support Zone (CB -5). (REZ13- 00009), be
given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared
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the motion failed, 2/5, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Payne,
Throgmorton. Nays: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 13 -4524, VACATING AIR
RIGHTS AND SUBTERRANEAN RIGHTS FOR PORTIONS OF PUBLIC RIGHT -OF-
WAY LOCATED ON GEORGE STREET BETWEEN BENTON STREET AND
OAKCREST STREET (VAC13- 00002), be passed and adopted.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning and
amending the Sensitive Areas Development Plan to allow a reduction in the previously
approved wetland buffer on property located at 2845 Mormon Trek Boulevard (REZ12-
00032), be given second vote. John Rummelhart appeared. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion passed, 5/2, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Payne, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims. Nays:
Throgmorton, Champion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, that 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. 13 -4525, REZONING APPROXIMATELY 27.8 ACRES
LOCATED WEST OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD AND NORTH OF HAWKEYE
PARK ROAD FROM INSTITUTIONAL PUBLIC (P -2) TO INSTITUTIONAL
PUBLIC /MEDIUM - DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY (P- 2 /RM -20) (REZ13- 00001), be voted on
for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved by Champion, seconded by Dobyns, to
accept correspondence from David Kieft.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending Title 14: Zoning
to define rooming house cooperatives as a type of fraternal group living use and to
specify that fraternal group living uses are allowed by special exception in the RNS -20
zone and to modify the residential density and parking standards for said uses to be
consistent with the density and parking standards for multi - family uses, be given second
vote. The following individuals appeared: Steve Lawler, 1323 F Ave. (Ogden),
Regional Dir. for Sigma Phi Fraternity; Erin Parker; Jon Greenwood; Trent Goode; Dan
Wilkes, rep. not - for - profit owner of 202 Ellis; Alec Brammel, UISG City Council Liaison;
and Justin Lambias. Individual Council Members expressed their views. PCD Dir.
Davidson present for discussion. Original motion for second consideration withdrawn.
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. 13 -4526, AMENDING TITLE 14: ZONING TO DEFINE
ROOMING HOUSE COOPERATIVES AS A TYPE OF FRATERNAL GROUP LIVING
USE AND TO SPECIFY THAT FRATERNAL GROUP LIVING USES ARE ALLOWED
BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION IN THE RNS -20 ZONE AND TO MODIFY THE
RESIDENTIAL DENSITY AND PARKING STANDARDS FOR SAID USES TO BE
CONSISTENT WITH THE DENSITY AND PARKING STANDARDS FOR MULTI-
FAMILY USES, be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded
by Payne, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded
by Payne, to accept correspondence from Michael Ayalon, Ex. Dir. of Sigma Phi
Fraternity. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, directing staff to come back to Council
expeditiously with a workable solution that addresses neighborhood stabilization and
meets the needs expressed.
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Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning
Code to establish parking location standards and entranceway standards that will
reduce the visual impact of structured and surface parking areas along residential
streets in multifamily zones, be given second vote.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, that ORD. 13 -4527, REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 0.78 ACRES LOCATED AT 1105 GILBERT COURT FROM
NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P -1) TO INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI -1) (REZ13-
00006), be passed and adopted.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 13 -4528, CONDITIONALLY
REZONING 2.12 ACRES LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 1 WEST, EAST OF
RUPPERT ROAD FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI -1) ZONE TO COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL (CC -2) ZONE (REZ13- 00007), be passed and adopted. The Mayor
requested reporting of ex parte communications and none were reported. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Payne, Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims. Nays: Throgmorton.
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. 13 -4529, CONDITIONALLY REZONING PROPERTY FROM
COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO -1) ZONE TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC -2) ZONE
AND AMENDING THE CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT FOR
APPROXIMATELY 2.31 -ACRES OF PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED CC -2 AND
CO -1 LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF
BROADWAY STREET AND HIGHWAY 6 (REZ13- 00005), be voted on for final passage
at this time. The Mayor requested reporting of ex parte communications and none were
reported. Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time. Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence
from Wally Pelds.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, that ORD. 13 -4530, AMENDING TITLE 4
OF THE ZONING CODE TO MODIFY THE PROCESS FOR DELINEATING
WOODLAND BUFFERS AND COUNTING PRESERVED TREES AND WOODLANDS
TOWARD ANY TREE REPLACEMENT OR MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS, be passed
and adopted.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, that ORD. 13 -4531, 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 (REZ12- 00030), be passed
and adopted. The Mayor requested reporting of ex parte communications and none were
reported.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 13 -168, APPROVING FINAL
PLAT OF LINDEMANN PART FOUR -A, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 13 -169, APPROVING FINAL
PLAT OF LINDEMANN PART FIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Ashton House Remodeling
Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to
publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
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Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 13 -170, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ASHTON HOUSE REMODELING 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 the resolution amending the FY2013 Operating
Budget. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 13 -171, AMENDING THE
CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013 (AS
AMENDED LAST ON 9/18/12).
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's FY14 Annual Action
Plan which is a sub -part of Iowa City's 2011 -2015 Consolidated Plan (City Steps) and
authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan and amendments and all necessary
certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and
designating the City Manager as the authorized Chief Executive Officer. No one
appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 13 -172, ADOPTING IOWA
CITY'S FY14 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN WHICH IS A SUB -PART OF IOWA CITY'S
2011 -2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND
DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER. Council Member Champion indicated she would be voting "no" for reasons
stated at the work session earlier in the evening. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek,
Mims, Payne, Throgmorton. Nays: Champion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 13 -173, ALLOCATING HUMAN
SERVICES AID TO AGENCIES FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE
30, 2014. Council Member Champion indicated she would be voting "no" for reasons
stated at the work session earlier in the evening, and encouraged development of
criteria for recommendations next year. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Nays: Champion.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 13 -174, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LETTER OF INTENT
REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF 509 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, MIDWESTONE BANK AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. PCD
Dir. Davidson present for discussion. Charlie Funk, President and CEO of MidwestOne
Bank, 4749 Dryden Court appeared. Kevin Monson, CEO Neumann Monson Architects
and President of the Board MidwestOne Bank, presented a power point. Individual
Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending Title 3, City
Finances, Taxation and Fees, Chapter 4, Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds,
Fines and Penalties, Section 8, Parking Violations, to amend parking fees, rates, and
fines, be given first vote. Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien present for discussion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
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at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 13 -4532, AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED "BUSINESS AND
LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "TAXICABS," TO CLARIFY THAT
TAXICABS MUST USE A TAXIMETER TO MEASURE DISTANCE, be voted on for final
passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to reappoint Jay Semel, 331 S. Summit Street,
and appoint Janet Freeman, 1 Oaknoll Court, and Diane Baker 752 Foster Road, to the
Library, Board of Trustees for three appointments to fill six -year terms, July 1, 2013 —
June 30, 2019.
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); Historic Preservation Commission for a
vacancy, for a Jefferson St. representative to fill three -year terms, March 29, 2013 —
March 29, 2016 (New District formed); .Human Rights Commission for an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2015; Public Art Advisory
Committee — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending
January 1, 2014. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 29,
2013.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Housing and Community Development
Commission for three vacancies to fill three -year terms September 1, 2013 — September
1, 2016; Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment,
ending January 1, 2016; Police Citizens Review Board for two vacancies to fill four -year
terms September 1, 2013 — September 1, 2017. Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to accept
correspondence from Katie Anthony. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18
years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional
notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with
postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be
incurred.]
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to appoint Terry Dickens and Tom Markus, to
the Iowa City Community Development Board (ICAD).
Council Member Dobyns congratulated Asya Bergal, a senior at West High School
for being named a US Presidential Scholar.
Council Member Payne noted the recent upgrade by the League of American
Bicyclists awarding Iowa City a silver status, one step up from the bronze classification.
Council Member Dickens stated he was looking forward to the Friday and Saturday
night concert series, and encouraged citizens to come down and enjoy the free events.
City Manager Markus announced that Summer of the Arts would be doing a new
event this year, Soul Fest, which would replace Sand in the City.
Jim Walters, 1033 E. Washington St., encouraged a rejection of the petitioners
request to ban traffic cameras, and if you do accept a ban to consider an exception for
school zones and protect the safety of students and parents. The Mayor shared work
session discussion held earlier in the evening and stated Council directed staff to
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pursue the recommendation at the June 4 Council meeting. Julie Van Dyke, 3635 4901h
St, appeared regarding the School Resource Officers (SRO's) grant.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adjourn back to work session, 11:30 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
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Marian K. Karr City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
Date: May 6, 2013
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 23, 2013, 5:04 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: Bramel
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Bentley, Davidson, Bockenstedt, O'Brien,
Hargadine, Moran, Knoche, Miklo, Fosse, Howard, Morris, Boothroy, Rackis,
Craig
A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda items #7g ... Housing Cooperative and fraternal group living ordinance ... and #7h
... standards for structured parking ... ) PCD Dir. Davidson introduced Planner Howard to
outline the proposed zoning code text changes. Power point presentation on file.
2. (Consent Calendar item # 5d(3) ... redemption of General Obligation Bonds ....) In
response to Council Member Throgmorton, Finance Dir. Bockenstedt outlined two types of
bonds available, General Obligation and Tax Increment Revenue (TIF).
3. (Consent Calendar # 5d(1) ... transit farebox replacement project ... ) In response to Council
Member Payne, Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien explained that better per unit pricing
was achieved by combining an RFP with Coralville.
4. (Consent Calendar # 5d(9) ... Downtown Streetscape Plan Agreement ... ) In response to
Council Member Payne, Asst. to the City Manager Fruin reviewed previous Council
discussion, clarifying $850,000 was split into two budget years ($350,000 for design and
$500,000 for implementation of the Plan likely next year.
5. (Agenda items #7a — American Legion Road annexation .... and #7b... American Legion
Road rezoning ... ) City Atty. Dikes reported that the CZA had not been signed and unless it
is signed at the time of the rezoning public hearing that hearing should be continued but
Council could precede with the annexation resolution.
6. (Agenda items #7r ... Lindemann Part Four -A ... approving final plat and #7s Lindemann
Part Five ... approving final plat) City Att. Dilkes stated both items should be deferred
pending final legal papers.
7. (Consent Calendar #5f(5) ... Sally Cline (Idyllwild Condominiums Owner Association)
correspondence ... storm water mitigation) In response to Council Member Throgmorton,
PW Dir. Fosse stated staff was preparing requests for proposals to engineering firms to look
at better ways to route the water that enters the northwest corner of the site and will prepare
a response to Ms. Cline.
Council Work Session
April 23, 2013
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OVERVIEW OF IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT TO JOHNSON
COUNTY OFFICIALS ENTITLED "LOCAL DISCUSSIONS RELATED TO
DISPROPORTIONATE MINORITY CONTACT" FIP # 3
Kathy Nesteby and David Kuker, Division of Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning (CJJP)
which is part of the Human Rights Division with the State of Iowa, summarized the report.
ACTION: No action at this time.
RESIDENTIAL WASTE CONTAINER STORAGE ORDINANCE rIP # 4
HIS Dir. Boothroy facilitated discussion of his April 11 memo contained in the information
packet. Majority directed staff to proceed with Option 3, allowing containers to be stored
between a residential structure and street as long as it is located next to the wall of a structure;
and if it becomes a nuisance the City could require the storage area to be enclosed / screened
to resolve the nuisance.
ACTION: Proceed with new ordinance, and contact neighborhood for comments
regarding the changes. (Boothroy)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS:
Housing & Community Development (HCDC) — Christine Ralston
Planning & Zoning — Jodie Barry Theobald
BRICK SIDEWALK REPAIR OPTIONS rIP # 51
SIDEWALK REPAIR OPTIONS rIP # 51
PW Dir. Fosse facilitated discussion of his April 18 memo contained in the information packet,
and presented a power point. Senior Planner present for discussion. Majority directed staff to
pursue grant funding for brick sidewalk repair.
ACTION: Pursue grant funding such as pin grants for replacement of brick sidewalks.
(Fosse)
STORM UPDATE
PW Dir. Fosse presented a power point of challenges faced with the daylong thunderstorms and
heavy rains experienced the previous week. Damage assessment estimates at the present time
are $92,000.
ACTION: Respond to correspondence from homeowners regarding flooding. (Fosse)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [April 11, 18]
None
MEETING SCHEDULE AND COUNCIL TIME
(IP6 — Proposed Meeting Schedule — August - December) Council agreed to the tentative
schedule as presented.
Council Work Session
April 23, 2013
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PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS
UISG Bramel requested discussion of late night parking policies for metered and ramp parking
in the downtown area.
ACTION: Schedule during downtown parking discussion in May or June. (O'Brien)
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
None
Meeting adjourned 6:45 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 4/23/13
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 presented Student Citizenship Awards to Weber Elementary students:
Jason Breitbach and Madeleine Roberts - Ganim.
Matt Krieger, Neumann Monson Architects and U.S. Green Building Council,
recognized and presented LEED certificates to two City projects: East Side Recycling
Center — Platinum (team members Jen Jordan, Mark Seabold, Keith Streuer, and Adam
Han accepting) Fire Station Number 4 — Gold (team members Andy Rocca, Roger
Jensen, Steve Rohrbach and William Downing, Justin Opperman and Mark Seabold
accepting).
The Mayor proclaimed May 13, 2013 as Andrew J. Rocca Day acknowledging the
retirement of Fire Chief Rocca, and thanked him for his years of public service.
The Mayor proclaimed: Sexual Assault Awareness Month — April, Human Rights
Commissioner Coulter accepting; Arbor Day — April 26, Parks & Forestry Supt.
Robinson accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received, or approved, and /or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: April 9 Council Work Session; April 9 Council Special Formal Official &
Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Airport
Commission — February 21; Board of Adjustment — March 13; Historic Preservation
Commission — March 14; Human Rights Commission — March 19; Parks &
Recreation Commission — February 13; Planning & Zoning Commission (formal) —
March 21; Police Citizens Review Board — March 6; Police Citizens Review Board —
April 2; Senior Center Commission — February 28.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(Renewal): Class C Liquor License for Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St.;
Class A Liquor License for Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Highway 6 E.;
Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Ave.; Class C Beer
Permit for North Dodge Sinclair, 2153 ACT Circle; Class C Beer Permit for Gasby's
#1, 1310 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Beer Permit for Gasby's #4, 2303 Muscatine Ave.;
Outdoor Service Area for Pita Pit, 113 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Brown
Bottle, 115 E. Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Linn Street Cafe, 121 N.
Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for Givanni's, 109 E. College St.; Outdoor Service
Area for Saloon, 112 E. College St.; Outdoor Service Area for One Twenty Six, 126
E. Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Starbucks Coffee #2855 -IA, 228 S.
Clinton St.; RES. 13 -123, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Loyal Order of Moose
Lodge #1096, 3151 Highway 6 E. and First Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Ave.
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May 1, 2013
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Resolutions and Motions: RES. 13 -124, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF TRANSIT FARE COLLECTION
SYSTEM FOR THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT; Approve
disbursements in the amount of $13,482,207.70 for the period of March 1 through
March 31, 2013, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; RES.
13 -125, AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF OUTSTANDING TAXABLE
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA,
DATED MARCH 1, 2004, AND DIRECTING NOTICE BE GIVEN; RES. 13 -126,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY
PARK SHELTER SIX REPLACEMENT PROJECT; RES. 13 -127, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE LANDFILL GROUNDWATER UNDERDRAIN LIFT STATION
PROJECT; RES. 13 -128, 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 RDG IA INC D /B /A RDG
PLANNING AND DESIGN OF DES MOINES, IOWA TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE 2013 WILLIAM STREET STREETSCAPE
PROJECT; RES. 13 -129, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND WEST BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3333 LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
Approving the appointment of Alec Bramel as the City Council Liaison from the
University of Iowa Student Government (UISG) to the City Council until May 1, 2014;
RES. 13 -130, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH GENUS LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTS (DES MOINES, IA) FOR THE DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE
PLANNING PROJECT; RES. 13 -131, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN INTERIM LEASE AGREEMENT AND A NEW LEASE
AGREEMENT TO THE WEDGE DOWNTOWN, INC., D /B /A THE WEDGE
DOWNTOWN, FOR SPACE AT 136 S. DUBUQUE STREET; RES. 13 -132,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR 426 CHURCH STREET.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for May 14, 2013 regarding
Iowa City's FY14 Annual Action Plan, that is a sub -part of Iowa City's 2011 -2015
Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. City Steps); Setting a public hearing for May 14 on a
resolution adopting the Iowa City 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update; RES. 13 -133,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 14, 2013 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE ASHTON HOUSE REMODELING PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 13 -134, SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 14, 2013 ON AMENDING THE FY2013
OPERATING BUDGET; Setting a hearing for May 14 on an ordinance rezoning
approximately 0.38 acres from public (P) to Central Business Support Zone (CB -5)
for property located at the northeast corner of College St & Gilbert St (REZ13-
00009).
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Correspondence: Irene Klinzman regarding Status of 1St Avenue railroad
crossing; Jackson Koellner; Scott Boulter; Brett Polan regarding City STEPS Program
/ inclusionary zoning [Staff response included]; Janelle Rettig regarding Appreciation
to Fire Department; Nancy Beyer regarding Park View Terrace (possible road to City
Park);Sally Cline ( Idyllwild Condominiums Owners Association) regarding Idyllwild
Storm -Water Flood Mitigation; Amy Charles, Cathy Wilcox, Jerry Hansen, Nancy
Carlson, Gayle Bray, Sarah Clark; James White, Katie Roche regarding Flooding
Issues; Aleksey Gurtovoy, Jeff Cox regarding Public Forum on Jail Alternatives.
City Atty. Dilkes noted the addition of item 5e(5), setting a public hearing on the
College /Gilbert rezoning application; and stated conflict of interests issues form Council
Member Payne and Throgmorton would be addressed in more detail at the next Council
meeting. UISG Bramel thanked Council for his appointment to the UISG Liaison
position and introduced new UISG President Katherine Valde. President Valde stated
she was excited to work with the City Council in the upcoming year and would be
meeting individual with Council Members.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave., appeared regarding the need for a hard copy City
Code in the Library; preservation of SEATS para- transit; and the need for close circuit
cameras. Nialle Sylvan, 1722 Morningside, distributed books recognizing World Book
Day. Amanda Styren, 210 W. Park, Project Leader for Creative Corridor Project,
distributed posters and stickers for the campaign and summarized upcoming events,
A public hearing was held on a resolution for a voluntary annexation of
approximately 2 acres of property located near the northeast corner of Scott Boulevard
and American Legion Road (ANN13- 00001).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -135, FOR A VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION
OF APPROXIMATELY 2 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND AMERICAN LEGION ROAD (ANN13- 00001).
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 2
acres from County Residential (R) and approximately 2.83 acres from Low - Density
Single - Family Residential (RS -5) to Low - Density Multi - Family Residential (RM -12)
located at east of Scott Boulevard and north of Muscatine Avenue and American Legion
Road (REZ13 -00002 & REZ13- 000030). Moved and seconded to continue public hearing
and defer an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 2 acres from County
Residential (R) and approximately 2.83 acres from Low - Density Single - Family Residential
(RS -5) to Low - Density Multi - Family Residential (RM -12) located at east of Scott
Boulevard and north of Muscatine Avenue and American Legion Road (REZ13 -00002 &
REZ13- 000030), until May 14.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan - South District Plan to change the land use designation from
Multifamily to General Commercial for property located at the southeast corner of the
intersection of Highway 6 and Broadway Street. Mayor Hayek stated items 7c and 7d
were related and encouraged citizens to speak on either item during the hearing. Wally
Pelds, Pelds Engineering representing Casey General Stores, appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -136, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM MULTI - FAMILY TO
GENERAL COMMERCIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 6 AND BROADWAY STREET.
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A public hearing was held on ordinance conditionally rezoning property from
Commercial Office (CO -1) Zone to Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone and amending
the conditional zoning agreement for approximately 2.31 -acres of property currently
zoned CC -2 and CO -1 located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Broadway
Street and Highway 6 (REZ13 -00005 Casey's).
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning property from
Commercial Office (CO -1) Zone to Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone and amending
the conditional zoning agreement for approximately 2.31 -acres of property currently
zoned CC -2 and CO -1 located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Broadway
Street and Highway 6 (REZ13 -00005 Casey's), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 7.09
acres to amend the Sensitive Areas Development plan to allow a reduction in the
previously approved wetland buffer on property located adjacent to 2845 Mormon Trek
Boulevard (REZ12 -00032 Billion Auto). The following individuals appeared: Duane
Musser, MMS Consultants, presented slides; Roxanne Bohlke, 4195 Dane Road; Janel
Jung, 4161 Dane Road; and John Rummelhart, 112 E. Court St.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning and amending the
Sensitive Areas Development Plan to allow a reduction a reduction in the previously
approved wetland buffer on property located at 2845 Mormon Trek Boulevard (REZ12-
00032 Billion Auto), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Payne, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Nays:
Throgmorton, Champion, Dobyns.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 27.8 acres
located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard and north of Hawkeye Park Road from
Institutional Public (P -2) to Institutional Public /Medium - Density Multi- Family (P- 2 /RM -20).
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning approximately 27.8 acres located
west of Mormon Trek Boulevard and north of Hawkeye Park Road from Institutional
Public (P -2) to Institutional Public /Medium - Density Multi - Family (P- 2 /RM -20), be given
first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14: zoning to define
rooming house cooperatives as a type of fraternal group living use and to specify that
fraternal group living uses are allowed by special exception in the RNS -20 Zone and to
modify the residential density and parking standards for said uses to be consistent with
the density and parking standards for multi - family uses. Justin Mulford and Vanessa
Fixmer - Orait, 437 S. Governor, appeared. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Meriam Belli, Jannifer Kozajda, Suzanne Bentler, Natalie Fixmer-
Oraiz, Melinda Zuehlke- Woodard, Mike Wright, Phillip Gander.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14: zoning to define
rooming house cooperatives as a type of fraternal group living use and to specify that
fraternal group living uses are allowed by special exception in the RNS -20 Zone and to
modify the residential density and parking standards for said uses to be consistent with
the density and parking standards for multi - family uses, be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code to
establish parking location standards and entranceway standards that will reduce the
visual impact of structured and surface parking areas along residential streets in
multifamily zones.
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Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code to
establish parking location standards and entranceway standards that will reduce the
visual impact of structured and surface parking areas along residential streets in
multifamily zones, be given first vote.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 13 -4522, AMENDING SUBSECTION 14- 413-4A,
PARAGRAPH 7 OF THE ZONING CODE 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 passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 13 -4523, REZONING APPROXIMATELY .09
ACRES LOCATED AT 529 S. GILBERT STREET AS AN IOWA CITY HISTORIC
LANDMARK (REZ13- 00008), be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that the 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), be given second vote.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning 2.12 acres of land
located south of Highway 1 west, east of Ruppert Road from Intensive Commercial (CI-
1) Zone to Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone (REZ13- 00007), be given second vote.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave., appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Mims, Payne, Champion, Dickens,
Dobyns, Hayek. Nays: Throgmorton..
Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating air rights and subterranean rights
for portions of public right -of -way located on George Street between Benton Street and
Oakcrest Street (VAC13 -00002 Oaknoll), be given second vote.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 4 of the zoning code to
modify the process for delineating woodland buffers and counting preserved trees and
woodlands toward any tree replacement or mitigation requirements, be given second
vote.
Moved and seconded that the 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 (REZ12- 00030), be given second
vote.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -137, APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT
FOR COUNTY CLUB ESTATES PARTS 4 -7 ADDITIONS. (Country Club)
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -138, APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR
COUNTY CLUB ESTATES FOURTH ADDITION (Country Club).
Moved and seconded to defer to May 14, resolutions approving final plat for
Lindemann Part Four -A and approving final plat of Lindemann Part Five.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 426 Church Street.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -139, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 426 CHURCH STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $6,500,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series
2013A.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -140, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $6,500,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2013A.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $375,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2013A.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -141, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT
TO EXCEED $375,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2013A.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $625,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2013A.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -142, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT
TO EXCEED $625,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2013A.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $570,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2013A.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -143, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT
TO EXCEED $570,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2013A.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the filing of an application with
the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY2014 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance
and Federal Transit Administration Funding.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -144, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
FY2014 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION FUNDING.
A public hearing was held on a resolution Adopting Annual Plan For Fiscal Year
2013.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -145, TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013. Housing Adm. Rackis present
for discussion.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -146, ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY'S HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV) ADMINISTRATIVE
PLAN.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -147, ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY'S PUBLIC HOUSING ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED OCCUPANCY
POLICY (ACOP).
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled "Business and
License Regulations," Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs," to clarify that taxicabs must use a
taximeter to measure distance, be given first vote.
Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to Boards and
Commissions: Christine Ralston, 623 Dearborn Street, to the Housing & Community
Development Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending
September 1, 2015; Jodie Barry Theoblad, 2300 Jessup Circle, to the Planning &
Zoning Commission —to fill five -year terms, May 1, 2013 — May 1, 2018.
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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); Historic
Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill three -year terms,
March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016 (New District formed). 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 previously announced vacancies: 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.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Human Rights Commission for an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2015; Public Art Advisory
Committee for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2014.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2013.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 9:30 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 focatjon — 5/1/13.
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
APRIL 23, 2013
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, O'Brien, Robinson, Moran, Rocca, Morris, Fosse, Bockenstedt,
Jensen.
The Mayor presented Student Citizenship Awards to Weber Elementary students:
Jason Breitbach and Madeleine Roberts - Ganim.
Matt Krieger, Neumann Monson Architects and U.S. Green Building Council,
recognized and presented LEED certificates to two City projects: East Side Recycling
Center — Platinum (team members Jen Jordan, Mark Seabold, Keith Streuer, and Adam
Han accepting) Fire Station Number 4 — Gold (team members Andy Rocca, Roger
Jensen, Steve Rohrbach and William Downing, Justin Opperman and Mark Seabold
accepting).
The Mayor proclaimed May 13, 2013 as Andrew J. Rocca Day acknowledging the
retirement of Fire Chief Rocca, and thanked him for his years of public service.
The Mayor proclaimed: Sexual Assault Awareness Month — April, Human Rights
Commissioner Coulter accepting; Arbor Day — April 26, Parks & Forestry Supt.
Robinson 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 amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: April 9 Council Work Session; April 9 Council Special Formal Official &
Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Airport
Commission — February 21; Board of Adjustment — March 13; Historic Preservation
Commission — March 14; Human Rights Commission — March 19; Parks &
Recreation Commission — February 13; Planning & Zoning Commission (formal) —
March 21; Police Citizens Review Board — March 6; Police Citizens Review Board —
April 2; Senior Center Commission — February 28.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(Renewal): Class C Liquor License for Kennedy Investments, Inc., dba Vine Tavern
& Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St.; Class A Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge #1096
Loyal Order of Moose dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Highway 6 E.;
Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Productions, Inc., dba First Avenue Club,
1550 S. First Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba North Dodge
Sinclair, 2153 ACT Circle; Class C Beer Permit for KLB Bauer, Inc., dba Gasby's #1,
1310 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Beer Permit for KLB Bauer, Inc., dba Gasby's #4, 2303
Muscatine Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Morrowco, LLC, dba Pita Pit, 113 Iowa
Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for I.C.B.B, Ltd, dba Brown Bottle, 115 E. Washington
St.; Outdoor Service Area for Linn Street Cafe, Inc., dba Linn Street Cafe, 121 N.
Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for Givanni's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Givanni's, 109 E.
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College St.; Outdoor Service Area for Saloon of Iowa City, L.C., dba Saloon, 112 E.
College St.; Outdoor Service Area for Chackalackal, Inc., dba One Twenty Six, 126
E. Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Starbucks Corporation, dba Starbucks
Coffee #2855 -IA, 228 S. Clinton St.; RES. 13 -123, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to
Iowa City Lodge #1096 Loyal Order of Moose dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge
#1096, 3151 Highway 6 E. and First Avenue Productions, Inc., dba First Avenue
Club, 1550 S. First Ave.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 13 -124, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF TRANSIT FARE COLLECTION
SYSTEM FOR THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT; Approve
disbursements in the amount of $13,482,207.70 for the period of March 1 through
March 31, 2013, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; RES.
13 -125, AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF OUTSTANDING TAXABLE
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA,
DATED MARCH 1, 2004, AND DIRECTING NOTICE BE GIVEN; RES. 13 -126,
AWARDING CONTRACT to Selzer Werderitsch for $ 152,900.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY PARK SHELTER SIX
REPLACEMENT PROJECT; RES. 13 -127, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
LANDFILL GROUNDWATER UNDERDRAIN LIFT STATION PROJECT; RES. 13-
128, 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 RDG IA INC D /B /A RDG PLANNING AND DESIGN OF
DES MOINES, IOWA TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES
FOR THE 2013 WILLIAM STREET STREETSCAPE PROJECT; RES. 13 -129,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
WEST BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3333 LOWER
WEST BRANCH ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA; Approving the appointment of Alec
Bramel as the City Council Liaison from the University of Iowa Student Government
(UISG) to the City Council until May 1, 2014; RES. 13 -130, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONSULTANT
AGREEMENT WITH GENUS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (DES MOINES, IA) FOR
THE DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PLANNING PROJECT; RES. 13 -131,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
INTERIM LEASE AGREEMENT AND A NEW LEASE AGREEMENT TO THE
WEDGE DOWNTOWN, INC., D /B /A THE WEDGE DOWNTOWN, FOR SPACE AT
136 S. DUBUQUE STREET; RES. 13 -132, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR 426
CHURCH STREET.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for May 14, 2013 regarding
Iowa City's FY14 Annual Action Plan, that is a sub -part of Iowa City's 2011 -2015
Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. City Steps); Setting a public hearing for May 14 on a
resolution adopting the Iowa City 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update; RES. 13 -133,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 14, 2013 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
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OF THE ASHTON HOUSE REMODELING PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 13 -134, SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 14, 2013 ON AMENDING THE FY2013
OPERATING BUDGET; Setting a hearing for May 14 on an ordinance rezoning
approximately 0.38 acres from public (P) to Central Business Support Zone (CB -5)
for property located at the northeast corner of College St & Gilbert St (REZ13-
00009).
Correspondence: Irene Klinzman regarding Status of 1St Avenue railroad
crossing; Jackson Koellner; Scott Boulter; Brett Polan regarding City STEPS Program
/ inclusionary zoning [Staff response included]; Janelle Rettig regarding Appreciation
to Fire Department; Nancy Beyer regarding Park View Terrace (possible road to City
Park);Sally Cline ( Idyllwild Condominiums Owners Association) regarding Idyllwild
Storm -Water Flood Mitigation; Amy Charles, Cathy Wilcox, Jerry Hansen, Nancy
Carlson, Gayle Bray, Sarah Clark; James White, Katie Roche regarding Flooding
Issues; Aleksey Gurtovoy, Jeff Cox regarding Public Forum on Jail Alternatives.
City Atty. Dilkes noted the addition of item 5e(5), setting a public hearing on the
College /Gilbert rezoning application; and stated conflict of interests issues form Council
Member Payne and Throgmorton would be addressed in more detail at the next Council
meeting. UISG Bramel thanked Council for his appointment to the UISG Liaison
position and introduced new UISG President Katherine Valde. President Valde stated
she was excited to work with the City Council in the upcoming year and would be
meeting individual with Council Members.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave., appeared regarding the need for a hard copy City
Code in the Library; preservation of SEATS para- transit; and the need for close circuit
cameras. Nialle Sylvan, 1722 Morningside, distributed books recognizing World Book
Day. Amanda Styren, 210 W. Park, Project Leader for Creative Corridor Project,
distributed posters and stickers for the campaign and summarized upcoming events,
A public hearing was held on a resolution for a voluntary annexation of
approximately 2 acres of property located near the northeast corner of Scott Boulevard
and American Legion Road (ANN13- 00001). PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power
point. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 13 -135, FOR A VOLUNTARY
ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 2 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR
THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND AMERICAN LEGION
ROAD (AN N 13- 00001).
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 2
acres from County Residential (R) and approximately 2.83 acres from Low - Density
Single - Family Residential (RS -5) to Low - Density Multi - Family Residential (RM -12)
located at east of Scott Boulevard and north of Muscatine Avenue and American Legion
Road (REZ13 -00002 & REZ13- 000030). Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton to
continue public hearing and defer an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 2
acres from County Residential (R) and approximately 2.83 acres from Low - Density
Single - Family Residential (RS -5) to Low - Density Multi - Family Residential (RM -12)
located at east of Scott Boulevard and north of Muscatine Avenue and American Legion
Road (REZ13 -00002 & REZ13- 000030), until May 14.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution approving an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan - South District Plan to change the land use designation from
Multifamily to General Commercial for property located at the southeast corner of the
intersection of Highway 6 and Broadway Street. Mayor Hayek stated items 7c and 7d
were related and encouraged citizens to speak on either item during the hearing. The
Mayor requested Council Members disclose any ex parte communications and none
were reported. PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Wally Pelds, Pelds Engineering representing Casey General
Stores, appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 13 -136, AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM
MULTI - FAMILY TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 6 AND BROADWAY
STREET.
A public hearing was held on ordinance conditionally rezoning property from
Commercial Office (CO -1) Zone to Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone and amending
the conditional zoning agreement for approximately 2.31 -acres of property currently
zoned CC -2 and CO -1 located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Broadway
Street and Highway 6 (REZ13 -00005 Casey's).
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
property from Commercial Office (CO -1) Zone to Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone
and amending the conditional zoning agreement for approximately 2.31 -acres of
property currently zoned CC -2 and CO -1 located at the southeast corner of the
intersection of Broadway Street and Highway 6 (REZ13 -00005 Casey's), be given first
vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 7.09
acres to amend the Sensitive Areas Development plan to allow a reduction in the
previously approved wetland buffer on property located adjacent to 2845 Mormon Trek
Boulevard (REZ12 -00032 Billion Auto). The Mayor requested Council Members disclose
any ex parte communications and none were reported. PCD Dir. Davidson presented a
power point. The following individuals appeared: Duane Musser, MMS Consultants,
presented slides; Roxanne Bohlke, 4195 Dane Road; Janel Jung, 4161 Dane Road;
and John Rummelhart, 112 E. Court St. Individual Council Members expressed their
views.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning and
amending the Sensitive Areas Development Plan to allow a reduction a reduction in the
previously approved wetland buffer on property located at 2845 Mormon Trek Boulevard
(REZ12 -00032 Billion Auto), be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll
call vote. Ayes: Payne, Dickens, Hayek, Mims. Nays: Throgmorton, Champion,
Dobyns.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 27.8 acres
located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard and north of Hawkeye Park Road from
Institutional Public (P -2) to Institutional Public /Medium- Density Multi - Family (P- 2 /RM -20).
PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point. Individual Council Members expressed
their views.
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Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance rezoning approximately
27.8 acres located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard and north of Hawkeye Park Road
from Institutional Public (P -2) to Institutional Public /Medium- Density Multi - Family (P-
2/RM-20), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14: zoning to define
rooming house cooperatives as a type of fraternal group living use and to specify that
fraternal group living uses are allowed by special exception in the RNS -20 Zone and to
modify the residential density and parking standards for said uses to be consistent with
the density and parking standards for multi - family uses. Justin Mulford and Vanessa
Fixmer - Orait, 437 S. Governor, appeared. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to
accept correspondence from Meriam Belli, Jannifer Kozajda, Suzanne Bentler, Natalie
Fixmer - Oraiz, Melinda Zuehlke- Woodard, Mike Wright, Phillip Gander.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending Title 14:
zoning to define rooming house cooperatives as a type of fraternal group living use and
to specify that fraternal group living uses are allowed by special exception in the RNS-
20 Zone and to modify the residential density and parking standards for said uses to be
consistent with the density and parking standards for multi - family uses, be given first
vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code to
establish parking location standards and entranceway standards that will reduce the
visual impact of structured and surface parking areas along residential streets in
multifamily zones. No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 14,
Zoning Code to establish parking location standards and entranceway standards that
will reduce the visual impact of structured and surface parking areas along residential
streets in multifamily zones, be given first vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that ORD. 13 -4522, AMENDING
SUBSECTION 14- 4134A, PARAGRAPH 7 OF THE ZONING CODE 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 passed and
adopted.
The Mayor requested Council Members disclose ex parte communications and none
were reported. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 13 -4523, REZONING
APPROXIMATELY .09 ACRES LOCATED AT 529 S. GILBERT STREET AS AN IOWA
CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK (REZ13- 00008), be passed and adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the 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), be given second vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
2.12 acres of land located south of Highway 1 west, east of Ruppert Road from
Intensive Commercial (CI -1) Zone to Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone (REZ13-
00007), be given second vote. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose ex
parte communications and none were reported. Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave.,
appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll
call vote. Ayes: Mims, Payne, Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek. Nays:
Throgmorton.
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Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, that the ordinance vacating air rights and
subterranean rights for portions of public right -of -way located on George Street between
Benton Street and Oakcrest Street (VAC13 -00002 Oaknoll), be given second vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 4 of the
zoning code to modify the process for delineating woodland buffers and counting
preserved trees and woodlands toward any tree replacement or mitigation
requirements, be given second vote.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that the 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 (REZ12-
00030), be given second vote. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose ex
parte communications and none were reported.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 13 -137, APPROVING
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR COUNTY CLUB ESTATES PARTS 4 -7 ADDITIONS
(Country Club). PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point. The Mayor requested
Council Members disclose ex parte communications and none were reported.
Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 13 -138, APPROVING FINAL
PLAT FOR COUNTY CLUB ESTATES FOURTH ADDITION (Country Club). PCD Dir.
Davidson presented a power point. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose ex
parte communications and none were reported.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Champion to defer to May 14, resolutions approving
final plat for Lindemann Part Four -A and approving final plat of Lindemann Part Five.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 426 Church Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 13 -139, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 426 CHURCH STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $6,500,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series
2013A. Finance Dir. Bockenstedt presented a power point.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 13 -140, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $6,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2013A.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $375,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2013A. No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 13 -141, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $375,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 2013A.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $625,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2013A. No one appeared.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 13 -142, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $625,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 2013A.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $570,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2013A. No one appeared.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 13 -143, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $570,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 2013A.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the filing of an application with
the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY2014 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance
and Federal Transit Administration Funding. No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 13 -144, AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR FY2014 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING.
A public hearing was held on a resolution Adopting Annual Plan For Fiscal Year
2013. No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 13 -145, TO ADOPT THE IOWA
CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013. Housing
Adm. Rackis present for discussion.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 13 -146, ADOPTING THE IOWA
CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV)
ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 13 -147, ADOPTING THE IOWA
CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S PUBLIC HOUSING ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED
OCCUPANCY POLICY (ACOP).
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled
"Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs," to clarify that
taxicabs must use a taximeter to measure distance, be given first vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: Christine Ralston, 623 Dearborn Street, to the Housing &
Community Development Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, ending September 1, 2015; Jodie Barry Theoblad, 2300 Jessup Circle, to
the Planning & Zoning Commission —to fill five -year terms, May 1, 2013 — May 1, 2018.
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); Historic
Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill three -year terms,
March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016 (New District formed). 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.]
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The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: 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.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Human Rights Commission for an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2015; Public Art Advisory
Committee for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2014.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2013.
Council Member Throgmorton reported on a meeting he attended with the City
Manager and Swallow Yan, Director of the Chinese Association of Iowa regarding
strengthening connections with new resident of Chinese descent; stated he would be
meeting with Feihong He, a member of the Chinese Student Association at the
University; encouraged people to attend the second annual Jane Jacobs Walk on May
4th co- sponsored by the City of Iowa City and the School of Urban and Regional
Planning at the University; and announced he would be speaking to the University of
Iowa Environmental Coalition re sustainability in Iowa City on May 2 .
Council Member Dickens summarized neighborhood meetings being held in the
Gilbert Ct. area, and stated staff will be doing inspections on building needing repair and
was encouraged with activities thus far; reported on the Iowa Women's Leadership
Conference going on in Coralville.
Mayor Hayek reported on a Chamber lobbying trip he attended with Asst. to the City
Manager Fruin April 17 -18 and highlighted three area, passenger rail, Riverfront
Crossings project, and general support of CDBG funding.
Council Wished Happy Birthday to City Manager Markus and City Atty. Dilkes.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adjourn special meeting 9:30 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk