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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 18, 2013
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Matt Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes,
Karr, Bentley, Miklo, Bockenstedt, Knoche, Yapp, Hargadine, Kopping. O'Brien, Moran,
Fosse, Ford, Gannon, Bollinger, Bowers, Boothroy.
Mayor Hayek noted that Mayor Pro tem Mims would be participating electronically
and the addition of item # 7a, SEATS / Paratransit agreement.
Special presentations: Friends of Animal Center Foundation (FACF) Ex. Dir. Kym
Leyden, Board President Tara Mott, and Animal Services Supr. Goodman presented
the City with a $200,000 check representing the first installment of the five year million
dollar goal for a new Shelter; Patty McCarthy, Development Director of the Iowa City
Public Library Friends Foundation presented a $125,000 representing the first
installment of the Better Building, Better Services campaign to remodel the Library.
The Mayor proclaimed Juneteenth National Freedom Day, Human Rights
Commissioner Orville Townsend 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 and to
delete from the Consent Calendar and consider as separate items resolutions setting
hearings for item 4e(1) Moss Green Village Urban Renewal Plan and 4e(7) Moss Ridge
Road Construction Project:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: June 4 Council Work Session; June 4 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 —April 18; Parks and Recreation Commission —April 10; Planning &
Zoning Commission (formal) — May 16; Telecommunications Commission — April 22.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk; (New)
Class C Liquor License for One Louder, LLC, dba Micky's Irish Pub,11 S. Dubuque
St.; (Renewal) Class E Liquor License for Walgreen Co. dba Walgreens #05077,
2214 Muscatine Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Dublin Underground, Inc., dba The
Dublin Underground, 5 S. Dubuque St.; Class E Liquor License for John's Grocery,
Inc., dba, John's Grocery, Inc. 401 E. Market St.; Class E Liquor License for Kum &
Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #422, 513 S. Riverside Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Kum
& Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #53, 955 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Special Class C Liquor
License for D & E Restaurant, Inc. dba Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe,19 S. Dubuque St.;
Class C Liquor License for Weekes -Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of Foreign Wars
dba Weekes -Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of Foreign Wars, 609 Highway 6 E.;
Class C Liquor License for David Alberhasky dba Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 E.
Market St.; RES. 13 -197, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 13 -198, EXCEPTING IOWA CITY TRANSIT
FROM THE IOWA CITY TITLE VI COMPLIANCE PLAN AND APPROVING A
TRANSIT- SPECIFIC TITLE VI PROGRAM PLAN; RES. 13 -199, AUTHORIZING
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THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY,
IOWA, FOR THE APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF ANY AWARDED
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM
AWARDS; RES. 13 -200, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY FOR
FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE IOWA CITY / JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER;
RES. 13 -201, AWARDING CONTRACT to Iowa State Contractors, for $199,000.00,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR THE ASHTON HOUSE REMODELING PROJECT; RES. 13 -202,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2009032, ADDRESSED 2530 S.
GILBERT STREET, AND DECLARING THE SANITARY SEWER OPEN FOR
PUBLIC USE; RES. 13 -203, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE
ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BY ADDING
ONE FULL -TIME SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER POSITION AND DELETING ONE
FULL -TIME CIVIL ENGINEER POSITION.; RES. 13 -204, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF
LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT WITH HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY
ACTION PROGRAM (HACAP), IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -205, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
MIDWESTONE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1814
LAKESIDE DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; Approving disbursements in the amount of
$15,730,982.16 for the period of May 1 through May 31, 2013, as recommended by
the Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for July 23 on a resolution to
amend the Comprehensive Plan - Southeast District Plan to change the land use
designation from Multi - Family to Commercial for property located at the northwest
corner of the intersection of Muscatine Avenue and Scott Boulevard (CPA13- 00002);
Setting a public hearing for July 23 on an ordinance to rezone 0.85 -acres from Low
Density Single - Family (RS -5) Zone and 2.87 -acres from Low Density Multi - Family
(RM -12) Zone to Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone for property located north of
Muscatine Avenue, west of Scott Boulevard (REZ13- 00012); Setting a public
hearing for July 23 on an ordinance to amend the conditional zoning agreement
regarding setback and landscaping for 2.3 -acres of land located southeast of the
intersection of Highway 1 and Sunset Street in the Intensive Commercial (CI -1) Zone
(REZ13- 00014); Setting a public hearing for July 23 on an ordinance amending Title
14: Zoning Code to allow schools of generalized instruction by special exception in
the Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone; Setting a public hearing for July 23 on an
ordinance amending Title 14: Zoning Code to modify the regulations regarding the
spacing of drinking establishments so that the 500 -foot spacing rule would only
apply to the University Impact Area and the Riverfront Crossings District.
Correspondence: James Burke regarding Protest of Rezoning, N. First Avenue
(REZ13- 00004); Amy Kretkowski, and on behalf of Cynthia Fairchild, Michael Gobat
regarding Extension for repair / replace of brick sidewalks [Staff response included];
Kurt Kimmerling, Association Board President regarding Idyllwild Flood Mitigation
Support; Kurt Michael Friese regarding Iowa City Public Market; Traffic Engineering
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Planner regarding Installation of (1) DISABLED PARKING space on the west side of
Elmridge Avenue in front of 419 Elmridge Avenue; Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on both sides of Waterfront
Drive south of Main Street; and Installation of NO PARKING 5 PM — 8 AM signs on
the west side of Waterfront Drive between Southgate Ave and Main Street;
correspondence from Matt Neely; Nancy Adams -Cogen regarding Early Mornings at
Trinity Episcopal Church.
Lori Dahlen, 2018 Waterfront Dr., appeared regarding the staff recommendations for
changes in parking on Waterfront Drive.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 13 -206,
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF AND SETTING DATES OF A CONSULTATION
(JUNE 26, 2013) AND PUBLIC HEARING (JULY 23, 2013) ON A PROPOSED
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE MOSS GREEN URBAN VILLAGE URBAN RENEWAL
PLAN IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; and to adopt RES. 13 -207, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 23, 2013 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE MOSS RIDGE ROAD PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION. Economic Development Coordinator Ford presented a power point.
Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Brandon Ross, 1822 Rochester Ave., appeared regarding the upcoming Council
elections and requested Council consider a salary increase to attract candidates. Mary
Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave., requested the second floor of the Public Library be brought
into ADA compliance; reported on a neighborhood rental property that has left the trash
can at the street for years; and requested flood control methods that preserve trees and
green space. UISG Liaison Bramel updated Council on a meeting with staff regarding
density and zoning matters concerning fraternal living, and reported a recommendation
should be received from the Planning & Zoning Commission in the near future.
Moved by Payne, 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 -4536, 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- 00003), be voted on for final passage at this time. Sr. Planner Miklo
present for discussion. The Mayor requested Council Members report any ex parte
communications and none were reported. Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that
the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens,
to accept correspondence from Jesse Allen.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 13 -4537, REZONING APPROXIMATELY 5.23 ACRES OF
LAND LOCATED AT 515, 527, AND 539 NORMANDY DRIVE AND 820, 822, AND 930
PARK ROAD, FROM LOW - DENSITY SINGLE - FAMILY (RS -5) ZONE TO
NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P -1) ZONE (REZ13- 00013), be voted on for final passage
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at this time. Moved by Payne, seconded by Throgmorton, that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 13 -208, REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -196 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST REVISED 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY FOR THE CONTRACTING OF PARATRANSIT
SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF IOWA CITY. Transportation Services
Dir. O'Brien presented background and a summary of the proposed agreement.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The following individuals appeared:
Nancy Ostrognai, Glendale; Terry Cunningham, 554 Westside Dr.; Mary Gravitt, 2714
Wayne Ave.; Keith Ruff, 601 S. Gilbert St.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2013 William Street
Streetscape 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.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 13 -209, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2013 WILLIAM STREET STREETSCAPE 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 approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Phase 2 of the First Avenue
Storm Sewer Improvements 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.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 13 -210, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PHASE 2 OF THE FIRST AVENUE STORM SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS 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 Champion, seconded by Payne, to adopt a resolution approving
distribution of the "Program for Improving Neighborhoods" ( "PIN ") grant funds.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The following individuals appeared:
Cindy Roberts, Grant Wood Neighborhood Association; Tim Gholson, Country Club
Estates Homeowners Association; Sarah Clark, Northside Neighborhood Association;
Amy Kreitkowski, Northside Neighborhood Association; Will Thomson, Longfellow
Neighborhood Association; Cassandra Elton, Antelope Lending Library; Katy Krapfl,
Goosetown Neighborhood Association; Karen Nichols, Creekside Neighborhood
Association; and Francis Gartzke, Eastside Neighborhood Association Neighborhood
Services Coordinator Bollinger present for discussion. Original motion withdrawn,
moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 13 -211, APPROVING
DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS" ( "PIN ")
GRANT FUNDS, minus the Country Club Estates landscaping allocation of $1667 and
refer that amount back to the Neighborhood Council for reallocation.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 13 -212, DIRECTING
SALE OF $7,230,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2013A. Finance Dir.
Bockenstedt present for discussion.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Champion, to approve a Tax Exemption Certificate
authorizing and providing for the issuance of $7,230,000 General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2013A, and levying a tax to pay said bonds.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Champion, to approve a Continuing Disclosure
Certificate authorizing and providing for the issuance of $7,230,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2013A, and levying a tax to pay said bonds.
. Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 13 -213, AUTHORIZING
AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $7,230,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, SERIES 2013A, AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 13 -214, DIRECTING
SALE OF $520,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2013B.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Champion, to approve Continuing Disclosure
Certificate for the issuance of $520,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series
20138, and levying a tax to pay said bonds.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 13 -215, AUTHORIZING
AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $520,000 TAXABLE GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 20138, AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 13 -216, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS DIVISION OF THE
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES DEPARTMENT AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND
CONFIDENTIAL PAY PLAN BY REDEFINING THE HUMAN RIGHTS COORDINATOR
POSITION, GRADE 28 TO A HUMAN RIGHTS COORDINATOR / EQUITY DIRECTOR
POSITION, GRADE 29.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 13 -217, APPROVING THE
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF VARIOUS
RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE AD HOC DIVERSITY COMMITTEE. The
following individuals appeared: Dorothy Whiston, Coalition for Racial Justice and the
Consultation of Religious Communities, 317 Mahaska Dr.; Marilyn Calkins, Coalition for
Racial Justice and the Consultation of Religious Communities, 2714 Wayne Ave.;
Charlie Eastham, Coalition for Racial Justice and the Consultation of Religious
Communities, 37 Colwyn Ct.; Karen Fox, Coalition for Racial Justice, 37 Colwyn Ct.;
LaTasha Massey, Ad Hoc Diversity Committee member, 2826 Whispering Meadow Dr.;
and Diane Finnerty, Human Rights Commission, 728 Dearborn St. Individual Council
Members expressed their views.
Moved by Dobyns, 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
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 13 -4538, AMENDING TITLE 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES,
CHAPTER 1, DEFINITIONS, SECTION 1, DEFINITIONS, TO AMEND THE
DEFINITION OF "PERFORMER" TO INCLUDE THOSE TAKING PART IN A
PERFORMANCE OF THEATER, AND TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "THEATER ", be
voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Dobyns, 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 -4539, AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES
AND TRAFFIC," OF THE CITY CODE BY ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE SIMILAR IN
SUBSTANCE TO THE PROPOSED INITIATIVE ON TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
CAMERAS AND DRONES, AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION SYSTEMS
AND OTHER KINDS OF TRAFFIC SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, AND BY REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 12 -4466 THAT ENABLES AUTOMATIC TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT,
be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, that
the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to
accept correspondence from Wayne Kilbourn, Sandy Jo Messing.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 16,
entitled "Public Works," Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities," and Title 17, entitled "Building
and Housing," Chapter 5, entitled, "Housing Code," to require that waste containers be
stored within two feet of a building wall of a residential structure, be given first vote. The
following individuals appeared: Caroline Dieterle; Nancy Carlson, 1002 E. Jefferson;
and Sarah Clark, 509 Brown St. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 1/6, with the following division of roll call vote.
Ayes: Dobyns. Nays: Throgmorton, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Payne. Moved
by Payne, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from Erin Irish and Nancy
Carlson.
. Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to appoint Jewell Amos, 735 Dearborn, to
the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment,
ending January 1, 2015.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
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.
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; Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St.
representative to fill three -year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016 (New District
formed); Parks & Recreation Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, ending January 1, 2017. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, July 17, 2013.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Board of Adjustment for an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2015. Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 31, 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 by Payne, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept correspondence from
Will Jennings.
Council Member Dickens thanked staff for their efforts during the flood, and the
quick response to re- opening Dubuque St.
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Mayor Pro tem Mims echoed remarks regarding staff efforts with flooding, and her
appreciation on electronic participation at the meeting.
Council Member Throgmorton congratulated his son Paul and finance on their
upcoming wedding.
Mayor Hayek commended staff on flood response, noting the remarkable
coordination between all entities; and acknowledged the City's Aaa bond rating for 37
years.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens to adjourn to work session 9:32 p.m.
f/ Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
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Mari K. Karr, City Clerk
CITY OF IOWA CITY aa��
MEMORANDUM --
Date: June 12, 2013
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 4, 2013, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Dickens (5:10), Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: Bramel
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Bentley, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Bockenstedt, O'Brien, Moran,
Fosse, Rummel, Havel, Nations
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda items #10 ... Parking Fee Changes ... adjust off street hourly parking fees...
increase on street hourly parking fees and change expired meter fine structure) In response
to UISG Rep. Bramel Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien stated parking in the downtown
ramps is not part of this proposal and will come back to Council at a later time.
2. (Consent Calendar item # 3f(5) Debbie & Mike Hartley - Rebuilding of the Dental Lab) In
response to Council Member Throgmorton, PCD Dir. Davidson reported staff was
considering recommending a change in the City Code and would be bringing something
back to Council shortly.
3. (Agenda items #9 ... Paratransit (SEATS) contract ... Authorizing 28E agreement
...Johnson County ...) Council Member Throgmorton questioned whether Council would be
discussing the matter during the work session or wait for the formal. Council Member
Throgmorton indicated an interest to invent some transitional measures for elimination of
half price fares and Sunday service. Majority expressed an interest to discuss during the
formal meeting as individuals are expected to attend the formal.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Commission (2017 full term) — Matthew Wolford
Public Art Advisory Committee — William Nusser
Human Rights Commission — defer to June 18 (to allow contact with applicants)
FLOODING UPDATE
PW Dir. Fosse presented a power point. Parks & Recreation Dir. Moran present for discussion.
SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT REPORT 2013 [IP # 31
PW Dir. Fosse introduced Environmental Coordinator Nations who presented power point of the
report.
ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Fosse / Nations)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION rMAY 16, 23, 301
May 16
Council Work Session
June 4, 2013
Page 2
(Articles from City Manager - IP 3 It's Time for Iowa to address racial disparity in
sentences and IP 4 City Leadership to Promote Black Male Achievement) Council
Member Mims noted the articles and encouraged Council to consider setting aside a
work session to brainstorm with staff on programs the City might pursue. Council
Member Throgmorton agreed and questioned when the staff recommendation regarding
the Ad Hoc Diversity report would be available. City Manager Markus stated the goal
was to have before Council at the June 18 meeting.
2. (IP7 Memo form the Finance Dir.... proposed property tax reform legislation) Mayor Pro
tem Mims thanked the Finance Dir. for the update on State Legislation on City Finances.
City Manager Markus reported that he had asked the Finance Dir. to present more
information to Council at the formal meeting later in the evening.
May 23
1. (IP 2 Email from Asst. to the City Manager re Review from Water Superintendent ...
regarding fluoride levels in local water supply) Mayor Hayek thanked staff for the
response on fluoride levels in City water.
May 30
None
COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE rIP # 41
1. Council Member Dickens reminded everyone of the Arts Fest with events starting Friday
evening, and "Kid's Street" activities 10:00 to 3:00 Saturday.
2. Council Member Throgmorton stated he had attended the first meeting of the downtown
streetscape design committee, and stated he would keep Council informed.
3. Council Member Throgmorton reported on the Riverfront Crossings Project meeting
attended by himself, Council Members Payne and Dobyns, and Congressman
Loebsack; and complimenting Community Dev. Coordinator Long and Planner Howard
for their assistance.
4. Council Member Throgmorton informed Council of a meeting he and City Manager
Markus held with Downing Thomas, International Programs at the University of Iowa,
about setting up a forum in September to build stronger connections between Chinese
residents and the Iowa City community.
5. Council Member Dickens reported on another neighborhood meeting in the Gilbert Court
area and stated progress was being made on clean -up efforts cooperation from the
railroad, AmeriCorps, Mayor's Youth involvement.
6. Mayor Hayek thanked Council Members Payne and Dobyns for their work with the
School District facilities issues. Council Member Payne noted a community public
meeting on June 5 at Hotel Vetro.
7. Council Members agreed to schedule council appointee evaluations for 4:00 PM on
Tuesday, July 16.
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS SIP # 51
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
None
Meeting adjourned 6:30 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIVITIES — 6/4/13
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.
The Mayor proclaimed Pride Month. Deb Tiemens and Sharon Beck accepted.
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: May 14 Council Work Session; May 14 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). Board of
Adjustment — April 10; Human Rights Commission — April 16; Library Board of
Trustees — April 25; Planning & Zoning Commission (formal) — May 2; Police
Citizens Review Board — April 16; Police Citizens Review Board — April 23; Police
Citizens Review Board — April 29; Senior Center Commission — March 21.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(New) Five -Day Class B Beer Permit for Iowa Arts Festival, 30 N. Dubuque St.(June
6 —10, 2013); Five -Day Class B Beer Permit for Iowa City Jazz Festival, 17 N.
Clinton St. (July 4 - 8, 2013); Five -Day Class B Beer Permit for Iowa Soul Festival,
30 N. Dubuque St. (Sep. 12 - 16, 2013); Outdoor Service Area for Iowa Arts
Festival, 30 N. Dubuque St.(June 6 — 10, 2013) Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City
Jazz Festival, 17 N. Clinton St. (July 4 - 8, 2013); Outdoor Service Area for Iowa
Soul Festival, 30 N. Dubuque St. (Sep. 12 - 16, 2013); Class C Liquor License for
Eden Lounge, 217 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for The Zoo, 113 E. College
St. Staff is recommending denial. Memo from the Asst. City Attorney included in
Council's packet. (Renewal): Class C Liquor License for Sports Column, 12 S.
Dubuque St.; Class E Liquor License for Smokin' Joe's Tobacco & Liquor Outlet
#18, 1901 Broadway St.; Class C Liquor License for Shakespeare's, 819 S. First
Ave.; Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St.;
Transfer of Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre to City Park (June
13 — July 7, 2013); Class C Liquor License for Basta, 121 Iowa Ave.; Class C Beer
Permit for Suburban Amoco, 370 Scott Court; Class C Liquor License for Colonial
Lanes, 2253 Hwy 218 S.; Class C Beer Permit for Tobacco Outlet Plus #537, 923 S.
Riverside Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Cafe, 121 N. Linn St.; Class C
Liquor License for Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Hwy 6 W.; Outdoor Service Area Wig
& Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Hwy 6 W.; Class E Liquor License for CVS Pharmacy
#8547, 2425 Muscatine Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Cactus Mexican Grill &
Cantina, 245 S. Gilbert St.; Outdoor Service Area for Cactus Mexican Grill &
Cantina, 245 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Beer Permit for El Paso the Mexican Store, 609
Hollywood Blvd.; Outdoor Service Area for Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St.;
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Outdoor Service Area for XIE, 223 E. Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for The
Airliner, 22 S, Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Java House, 211 '2 E.
Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Heirloom Salad Company, 211 E.
Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Motley Cow Cafe, 160 N. Linn St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Blue Bird Diner, 330 E. Market St.; Class B Beer Permit for
Pizza Hut #4358, 1926 Keokuk St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 13 -175, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE
THEATRE THAT ALLOWS THE SALE OF WINE AND BEER UNDER LIMITED
CIRCUMSTANCES IN CITY PARK FROM JUNE 13, 2013 THROUGH JULY 7,
2013; RES. 13 -176, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
SUMMER OF THE ARTS, INC. TO ALLOW THE TEMPORARY AND LIMITED SALE,
CONSUMPTION, AND POSSESSION OF BEER DURING ARTS FEST, JAZZ FEST,
AND IOWA SOUL FESTIVAL WITHIN A SPECIFIED AREA ON A CITY STREET;
RES. 13 -177, 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 1843
RICHMOND LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -178, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF
LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 142 N
WESTMINSTER STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -179, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND
TRUST CO., CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1930
SHERMAN DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -180, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND GREAT WESTERN
BANK, NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8, 16, 24, 32, 35,
27, 19, 11 CONEFLOWER COURT, 424 DOUGLASS COURT, 441 DOUGLASS
COURT, 2160 -2162 TAYLOR DRIVE, AND 913 -913'2 N GOVERNOR, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 13 -181, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY2014 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE PROVISION OF
TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY
HEIGHTS; RES. 13 -182, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WILLOW CREEK
CROSSING - WATER MAIN PROTECTION PROJECT; RES. 13 -183, ACCEPTING
THE DEDICATION OF AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH MDK
DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C. FOR THE 2013 WILLIAM STREET STREETSCAPE
PROJECT; RES. 13 -184, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE ROBERT A LEE
RECREATION CENTER IMPROVEMENTS - EAST ENTRY REMODELING
PROJECT; RES. 13 -185, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT #2 TO
THE MARCH 20, 2007 AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND VJ ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR THE FIRST AVENUE GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT;
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approve disbursements in the amount of $14,206,536.70 for the period of April 1
through April 30, 2013, as recommended by the finance director subject to audit;
RES. 13 -186, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT; RES.
13 -187, APPROVING MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION'S 2013
UPDATING OF RATES FOR BASIC CABLE SERVICES; RES. 13 -188,
ACCEPTING USE OF SECTION 453A.22(3) AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE TO
TOBACCO CIVIL PENALTY BY HARTIG DRUG; RES. 13 -189, ACCEPTING
PAYMENT OF A $300 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING
FROM GASBY'S,; RES. 13 -190, AMENDING A BUDGETED POSITION IN THE
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS DIVISION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLAN BY
ELIMINATING ONE FULL -TIME RECREATION MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
POSITION, GRADE 27 AND ADDING ONE FULL -TIME FACILITIES MANAGER,
GRADE 29.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 13 -191, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
JUNE 18, 2013 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE 2013 WILLIAM STREET STREETSCAPE
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 -192, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 18,
2013 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE PHASE 2 OF THE FIRST AVENUE STORM SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS 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: Bob & Linda Watson regarding Request for Presentation Time;
Stefani Karakas Rogovin regarding Rezoning; John Macatee; Martine Dunnwald;
Jenn Brown regarding Restoration and renovation of neighborhood schools as Horace
Mann; Melvin Kelly regarding The West Nile Virus 2013; Marcus Nashelsky regarding
Bicycle Friendly Community; Brian Flanagan regarding Auto- da -Fe; Tim Borchardt
regarding 54 Regal Lane [Staff response included]; Marina Ivanovic; Sandra &
Thomas Bauer; Connie Smith regarding Protest of Rezoning, N. First Avenue (REZ
13- 00004); Debbie & Mike Hartley regarding Rebuilding of The Dental Lab; Melvin
Kelly regarding Homelessness in America 2014; Mark Norton regarding Latest
Update (river data); Cindy Parsons regarding Project GREEN — 2013 Report; Acting
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install STOP signs for eastbound and
westbound traffic at the intersection of Foster Road / Walker Circle on the 800 and
900 block; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) YIELD sign on the
northeast corner of the intersection of Westminster Street and Hastings Avenue;
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) NO PARKING HERE TO
DRIVEWAY sign for the north bound traffic in advance of the driveway for 202 Ellis
Avenue; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) YIELD sign on the
northeast corner of the intersection of Deforest Avenue and Ridge Street, and (1)
YIELD sign on the southwest corner of the intersection of Ridge Street and Euclid
Avenue. Installation of (1) YIELD sign on the northwest corner of each of the following
intersections: Deforest Avenue and Yewell Street, Deforest Avenue and Franklin
Street, and Deforest Avenue and Ash Street; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
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Removal of on- street metered parking space C01 27E on the 100 block of East Court
Street.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne, requested the City initiate a clean -up campaign, stating she
was tired of picking up trash on her lawn; encouraged more cameras to catch those
violating the law and to protect citizens' and stated her concern for New Pioneer Co -op
with the flood waters. Mark Brown, 320 S. Dubuque St., requesting the City intervene in
the MegaBus parking at Capitol House apartments. Cindy Parsons and Diane Allen
presented the Project GREEN 2012 Annual Report. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence.
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- 00003). Jessie Allen, Allen Homes, appeared.
Moved and seconded that the 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- 00003), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 5.23 acres of
land located at 515, 527, and 539 Normandy Drive and 820, 822, and 930 Park Road,
from Low - Density Single - Family (RS -5) Zone to Neighborhood Public (P -1) Zone
(REZ13- 00013).
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning approximately 5.23 acres of land
located at 515, 527, and 539 Normandy Drive and 820, 822, and 930 Park Road, from
Low - Density Single - Family (RS -5) Zone to Neighborhood Public (P -1) Zone (REZ13-
00013), be given first vote.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 13 -4533, 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
passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/2.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 13 -4534, AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING, 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 passed and adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a portion of
vacated right -of -way along spring street and George Street to Christian Retirement
Services, Inc.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -193, AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE
OF A PORTION OF VACATED RIGHT -OF -WAY ALONG SPRING STREET AND
GEORGE STREET TO CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC.
A hearing was held on a resolution assessing either a 30 day retail cigarette permit
suspension or $1500.00 civil penalty against the Spirit Tobacco and more d /b /a Hookah
Cove, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) (2013). Asst. Johnson County Atty.
Andy Chappell appeared.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -194, ASSESSING $1500.00 CIVIL
PENALTY OR THIRTY DAY RETAIL CIGARETTE PERMIT SUSPENSION HOOKAH
COVE.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Old Highway 218 and Mormon
Trek Boulevard / McCollister Boulevard Traffic Signalization 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 -195, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE OLD HIGHWAY 218 AND MORMON TREK BOULEVARD /
MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION 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 a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest the 28E agreement between the City of Iowa City and Johnson
County for the contracting of paratransit service. The following individuals appeared:
Nancy Ostrognai, Glendale Road; Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne; Terry Cunningham; Mark
Brown, 320 S. Dubuque St.; Keith Ruff; Bob Welsh, 84 Penro Dr.; Bryce Dean, 310
Scott Dr.; Peter Yoe, 907 Rundell St.; Jay Honohan; and Martha Hampel, E. Court St.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved and seconded to defer
consideration until June 18. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried, 6/1.
Motion to defer withdrawn. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -196,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE 28E
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY FOR
THE CONTRACTING OF PARATRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF IOWA CITY, assuming no substantive changes, and directing staff to
explore alternatives to the elimination of Sunday service and half price fares and
present alternatives to Council prior to the elimination of such services on September
30, 2013.
Moved and seconded 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. 13-4535, 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 voted on for final passage at this time. Moved and seconded
that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 4, Alcoholic Beverages,
Chapter 1, Definitions, Section 1, Definitions, to amend the definition of "performer" to
include those taking part in a performance of theater, and to add a definition for
"theater ", be given first vote.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles
and Traffic," of the City Code by adopting an ordinance similar in substance to the
proposed initiative measure to restrict the use of traffic enforcement cameras and
drones, automatic license plate recognition systems and other kinds of traffic
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surveillance systems, and by repealing Ordinance No. 12 -4466 that enabled automatic
traffic enforcement, be given first consideration. The following individuals appeared:
Jim Walters, 1033 E. Washington St.; and Martha Hampel, E. Court St. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from John Rutherford.
Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to Boards and
Commissions. Matthew Wolford, 1905 Jeffrey Street to the Airport Zoning Commission
for a six -year term January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2017 (New full term); and William
Nusser, 508 River Street to the Public Art Advisory Committee for an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2014. Moved and seconded to defer
the appointment to the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term to June 18.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following 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; 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: 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.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Parks & Recreation Commission for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2017. Applications must
be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2013.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:00 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�� City ,Clergy
Submitted for publication — 6/12/13.
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
JUNE 4, 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. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Bentley, Dilkes, Karr,
Davidson, Moran, O'Brien, Rummel, Bockenstedt, Fosse, Havel.
The Mayor proclaimed Pride Month. Deb Tiemens and Sharon Beck accepted.
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 presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: May 14 Council Work Session; May 14 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). Board of
Adjustment — April 10; Human Rights Commission — April 16; Library Board of
Trustees — April 25; Planning & Zoning Commission (formal) — May 2; Police
Citizens Review Board — April 16; Police Citizens Review Board — April 23; Police
Citizens Review Board — April 29; Senior Center Commission — March 21.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(New) Five -Day Class B Beer Permit for Summer of the Arts, Inc., dba Iowa Arts
Festival, 30 N. Dubuque St.(June 6 —10, 2013); Five -Day Class B Beer Permit for
Summer of the Arts, Inc., dba Iowa City Jazz Festival, 17 N. Clinton St. (July 4 - 8,
2013); Five -Day Class B Beer Permit for Summer of the Arts, Inc., dba Iowa Soul
Festival, 30 N. Dubuque St. (Sep. 12 - 16, 2013); Outdoor Service Area for Summer
of the Arts, Inc., dba Iowa Arts Festival, 30 N. Dubuque St.(June 6 — 10, 2013)
Outdoor Service Area for Summer of the Arts, Inc., dba Iowa City Jazz Festival, 17
N. Clinton St. (July 4 - 8, 2013); Outdoor Service Area for Summer of the Arts,
Inc., dba Iowa Soul Festival, 30 N. Dubuque St. (Sep. 12 - 16, 2013); Class C
Liquor License for 1440, LLC, dba Eden Lounge, 217 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor
License for Fieldhouse Investments, LLC, dba The Zoo, 113 E. College St. Staff is
recommending denial. Memo from the Asst. City Attorney included in Council's
packet. (Renewal): Class C Liquor License for Column, Inc., dba Sports Column,
12 S. Dubuque St.; Class E Liquor License for The Outlet, Inc., dba Smokin' Joe's
Tobacco & Liquor Outlet #18, 1901 Broadway St.; Class C Liquor License for Quzer,
Inc., dba Shakespeare's, 819 S. First Ave.; Special Class C Liquor License for
Riverside Theatre dba Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St.; Transfer of Special
Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre to City Park (June 13 — July 7, 2013);
Class C Liquor License for Jimmy Jack Mac, Inc., dba Basta, 121 Iowa Ave.; Class
C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors, LC, dba Suburban Amoco, 370 Scott Court;
Class C Liquor License for Pershell Corporation, dba Colonial Lanes, 2253 Hwy 218
S.; Class C Beer Permit for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba Tobacco Outlet Plus #537, 923 S.
Riverside Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Cafe, Inc., dba Linn Street
Cafe, 121 N. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for GFP, Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza
Pub, 1220 Hwy 6 W.; Outdoor Service Area for GFP, Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza
Pub, 1220 Hwy 6 W.; Class E Liquor License for Iowa CVS Pharmacy, LLC, dba
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CVS Pharmacy #8547, 2425 Muscatine Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Cactus
Mexican Grill & Cantina 2, dba Cactus Mexican Grill & Cantina, 245 S. Gilbert St.
Outdoor Service Area for Cactus Mexican Grill & Cantina 2, dba Cactus Mexican
Grill & Cantina, 245 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Beer Permit for El Paso Tienda y
Taqueria, Inc., dba El Paso the Mexican Store, 609 Hollywood Blvd.; Outdoor
Service Area for Micky's, LLC, dba Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor
Service Area for New Asian Food Corporation, Inc., dba XIE, 223 E. Washington St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Hall Place Ventures Corporation, dba The Airliner, 22 S,
Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Coffee Company dba Java House,
211 '/2 E. Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Coffee Company dba
Heirloom Salad Company, 211 E. Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Corner
of the Meadow, Inc., dba Motley Cow Cafe, 160 N. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area
for 2 -Tone, Inc., dba Blue Bird Diner, 330 E. Market St.; Class B Beer Permit for
NPC International, Inc., dba Pizza Hut #4358, 1926 Keokuk St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 13 -175, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE
THEATRE THAT ALLOWS THE SALE OF WINE AND BEER UNDER LIMITED
CIRCUMSTANCES IN CITY PARK FROM JUNE 13, 2013 THROUGH JULY 7,
2013; RES. 13 -176, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
SUMMER OF THE ARTS, INC. TO ALLOW THE TEMPORARY AND LIMITED SALE,
CONSUMPTION, AND POSSESSION OF BEER DURING ARTS FEST, JAZZ FEST,
AND IOWA SOUL FESTIVAL WITHIN A SPECIFIED AREA ON A CITY STREET;
RES. 13 -177, 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 1843
RICHMOND LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -178, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF
LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 142 N
WESTMINSTER STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -179, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND
TRUST CO., CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1930
SHERMAN DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -180, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND GREAT WESTERN
BANK, NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8, 16, 24, 32, 35,
27, 19, 11 CONEFLOWER COURT, 424 DOUGLASS COURT, 441 DOUGLASS
COURT, 2160 -2162 TAYLOR DRIVE, AND 913 -913'2 N GOVERNOR, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 13 -181, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY2014 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE PROVISION OF
TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY
HEIGHTS; RES. 13 -182, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WILLOW CREEK
CROSSING - WATER MAIN PROTECTION PROJECT; RES. 13 -183, ACCEPTING
THE DEDICATION OF AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH MDK
DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C. FOR THE 2013 WILLIAM STREET STREETSCAPE
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PROJECT; RES. 13 -184, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE ROBERT A LEE
RECREATION CENTER IMPROVEMENTS - EAST ENTRY REMODELING
PROJECT; RES. 13 -185, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT #2 TO
THE MARCH 20, 2007 AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND VJ ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR THE FIRST AVENUE GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT.;
approve disbursements in the amount of $14,206,536.70 for the period of April 1
through April 30, 2013, as recommended by the finance director subject to audit;
RES. 13 -186, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT; RES.
13 -187, APPROVING MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION'S 2013
UPDATING OF RATES FOR BASIC CABLE SERVICES; RES. 13 -188,
ACCEPTING USE OF SECTION 453A.22(3) AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE TO
TOBACCO CIVIL PENALTY BY HARTIG DRUG; RES. 13 -189, ACCEPTING
PAYMENT OF A $300 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING
FROM GASBY'S,; RES. 13 -190, AMENDING A BUDGETED POSITION IN THE
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS DIVISION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLAN BY
ELIMINATING ONE FULL -TIME RECREATION MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
POSITION, GRADE 27 AND ADDING ONE FULL -TIME FACILITIES MANAGER,
GRADE 29.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 13 -191, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
JUNE 18, 2013 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE 2013 WILLIAM STREET STREETSCAPE
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 -192, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 18,
2013 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE PHASE 2 OF THE FIRST AVENUE STORM SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS 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: Bob & Linda Watson regarding Request for Presentation Time;
Stefani Karakas Rogovin regarding Rezoning; John Macatee; Martine Dunnwald;
Jenn Brown regarding Restoration and renovation of neighborhood schools as Horace
Mann; Melvin Kelly regarding The West Nile Virus 2013; Marcus Nashelsky regarding
Bicycle Friendly Community; Brian Flanagan regarding Auto- da -Fe; Tim Borchardt
regarding 54 Regal Lane [Staff response included]; Marina Ivanovic; Sandra &
Thomas Bauer; Connie Smith regarding Protest of Rezoning, N. First Avenue (REZ
13- 00004); Debbie & Mike Hartley regarding Rebuilding of The Dental Lab; Melvin
Kelly regarding Homelessness in America 2014; Mark Norton regarding Latest
Update (river data); Cindy Parsons regarding Project GREEN — 2013 Report; Acting
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install STOP signs for eastbound and
westbound traffic at the intersection of Foster Road / Walker Circle on the 800 and
900 block; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) YIELD sign on the
northeast corner of the intersection of Westminster Street and Hastings Avenue;
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) NO PARKING HERE TO
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DRIVEWAY sign for the north bound traffic in advance of the driveway for 202 Ellis
Avenue; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) YIELD sign on the
northeast corner of the intersection of Deforest Avenue and Ridge Street, and (1)
YIELD sign on the southwest corner of the intersection of Ridge Street and Euclid
Avenue. Installation of (1) YIELD sign on the northwest corner of each of the following
intersections: Deforest Avenue and Yewell Street, Deforest Avenue and Franklin
Street, and Deforest Avenue and Ash Street; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Removal of on- street metered parking space CO127E on the 100 block of East Court
Street.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne, requested the City initiate a clean -up campaign, stating she
was tired of picking up trash on her lawn; encouraged more cameras to catch those
violating the law and to protect citizens' and stated her concern for New Pioneer Co -op
with the flood waters. Mark Brown, 320 S. Dubuque St., requesting the City intervene in
the MegaBus parking at Capitol House apartments. Cindy Parsons and Diane Allen
presented the Project GREEN 2012 Annual Report. Moved by Mims, seconded by
Payne, to accept correspondence.
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- 00003). 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. Jessie Allen, Allen
Homes, appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that the 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- 00003), be given first vote. Individual Council
Members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 5.23 acres of
land located at 515, 527, and 539 Normandy Drive and 820, 822, and 930 Park Road,
from Low - Density Single - Family (RS -5) Zone to Neighborhood Public (P -1) Zone
(REZ13- 00013). The Mayor requested Council Members disclose any ex parte
communications and none were reported. PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance rezoning approximately
5.23 acres of land located at 515, 527, and 539 Normandy Drive and 820, 822, and 930
Park Road, from Low - Density Single - Family (RS -5) Zone to Neighborhood Public (P -1)
Zone (REZ13- 00013), be given first vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to that ORD. 13 -4533, 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 (Billion Auto) (REZ12-
00032), be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/2, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Hayek, Mims, Payne, Dickens, Dobyns.
Nays: Champion, Throgmorton. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose any ex
parte communications and none were reported.
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Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 13 -4534, AMENDING TITLE 14,
ZONING, 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 passed and adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a portion of
vacated right -of -way along spring street and George Street to Christian Retirement
Services, Inc. No one appeared.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 13 -193, AUTHORIZING
THE CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF VACATED RIGHT -OF -WAY ALONG SPRING
STREET AND GEORGE STREET TO CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC.
A hearing was held on a resolution assessing either a 30 day retail cigarette permit
suspension or $1500.00 civil penalty against the Spirit Tobacco and more d /b /a Hookah
Cove, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) (2013). Asst. Johnson County Atty.
Andy Chappell appeared.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 13 -194, ASSESSING
$1500.00 CIVIL PENALTY OR THIRTY DAY RETAIL CIGARETTE PERMIT
SUSPENSION HOOKAH COVE.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Old Highway 218 and Mormon
Trek Boulevard / McCollister Boulevard Traffic Signalization 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.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 13 -195, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OLD HIGHWAY 218 AND MORMON TREK
BOULEVARD / MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION 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 Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt a resolution authorizing the
Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the 28E agreement between the City of Iowa
City and Johnson County for the contracting of paratransit service. Dir. of
Transportation Services O'Brien presented a power point. Finance Dir. Bockenstedt
present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Nancy Ostrognai, Glendale
Road; Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne; Terry Cunningham; Mark Brown, 320 S. Dubuque St.;
Keith Ruff; Bob Welsh, 84 Penro Dr.; Bryce Dean, 310 Scott Dr.; Peter Yoe, 907
Rundell St.; Jay Honohan; and Martha Hampel, E. Court St. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to defer
consideration until June 18. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried 6/1, with
Dobyns voting "no ". Individual Council Members expressed their views. Transportation
Services Dir. present for discussion. Motion to defer withdrawn. Moved by Champion,
seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 13 -196, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY FOR THE CONTRACTING OF
PARATRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF IOWA CITY,
assuming no substantive changes, and directing staff to explore alternatives to the
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elimination of Sunday service and half price fares and present alternatives to Council
prior to the elimination of such services on September 30, 2013. [Break]
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, 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. 13-4535, 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 voted on for final passage at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this
time.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 4,
Alcoholic Beverages, Chapter 1, Definitions, Section 1, Definitions, to amend the
definition of "performer" to include those taking part in a performance of theater, and to
add a definition for "theater ", be given first vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 9,
entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," of the City Code by adopting an ordinance similar
in substance to the proposed initiative measure to restrict the use of traffic enforcement
cameras and drones, automatic license plate recognition systems and other kinds of
traffic surveillance systems, and by repealing Ordinance No. 12 -4466 that enabled
automatic traffic enforcement, be given first consideration. The following individuals
appeared: Jim Walters, 1033 E. Washington St.; and Martha Hampel, E. Court St.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Mims, seconded by
Dickens, to accept correspondence from John Rutherford.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions. Matthew Wolford, 1905 Jeffrey Street to the Airport Zoning
Commission for a six -year term January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2017 (New full term);
and William Nusser, 508 River Street to the Public Art Advisory Committee for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2014. Moved by
Dobyns, seconded by Throgmorton, to defer the appointment to the Human Rights
Commission for an unexpired term to June 18.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following 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; 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: 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.
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The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Parks & Recreation Commission for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2017. Applications must
be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2013.
Council Member Champion noted that the Johnson County Foundation was a great
way to donate money to a non - profit and get tax credit for doing it.
Council Member Dickens reminded everyone of Arts Fest starting Friday evening,
and running through the week -end.
Council Member Payne stated the final input meeting on the RPS for the School
District would be held June 5, at Hotel Vetro, from 6 -9 PM.
Council Member Dobyns recognized the expertize of City staff in flood efforts, and
thanked citizens who spent their time helping out.
Mayor Hayek echoed Council Member Dobyns remarks concerning flood work;
thanked the volunteers who assisted, and City staff from all departments for the
exceptional efforts.
City Manager Markus commended on the efforts of emergency management agency
coordinator Dave Wilson during the flood event; and introduced Finance Director who
presented a power point re Senate File 295 and the impact on the City's fiscal year
2015 budget.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adjourn 10:00 p.m.
Matthew J. ay&, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk