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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 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, Thorgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dulek,
Bentley, Karr, Davidson, Fosse, Hardy, Gannon.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, that the items and recommendations in
the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and /or adopted as amended and to
delete for separate item 2d(17), Agreement with Public Access Television:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: June 18 Council Work Session; June 18 Council Special Formal Official &
Complete; July 16 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 — May 16; Board of Adjustment — May 8; Board of Adjustment — June
12; Board of Library Trustees — May 23; Historic Preservation Commission — April
11; Historic Preservation Commission — May 9; Historic Preservation Commission —
June 13; Housing and Community Development Commission — May 7; Human
Rights Commission — May 21; Planning and Zoning Commission — June 6; Police
Citizens Review Board — May 29; Police Citizens Review Board — June 24;
Telecommunications Commission — June 3.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (NEW)
Special Class C Liquor License for Silver Asklof, LLC, dba Nodo Downtown 5 S.
Dubuque St.; Five -Day Class B Beer Permit for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, Inc., dba
Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, Inc., 2140 Rochester Ave.(Tent A & Tent B); Special
Class C Liquor License for E &E Restaurant, LLC, dba Sushi Popo, 725 Mormon
Trek Blvd. (Renewal): Class C Liquor License for I. C. Mill Associates, LLC dba Mill
Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; Outdoor Service Area for I. C. Mill Associates,
LLC dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; Class C Liquor License for Roy L
Chopek/Walter L "Bud" Ott Post 17 dba American Legion Roy L Chopek Post
17,3016 Muscatine Ave.; Class E Liquor License for Caylor Enterprises, LLC dba
The Liquor House, 425 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Hildago, Inc., dba
El Cactus Authentic Mexican Cuisine, 1921 Keokuk St.; Class C Liquor License for
Iowa City Aerie No. 695 Fraternal Order of Eagles, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa
City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 W.; Class E Liquor License for Hartig Drug Co, Inc., dba
Hartig Drug Store, # 10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Liquor License for Jimmy
Jack's, Inc., dba Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Outdoor
Service Area for Jimmy Jack's, Inc., dba Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower
Muscatine Rd.; Class C Liquor License for Pub Gal, Inc., dba IC Uglys, 210 N. Linn
St.; Class C Liquor License for DTW, Inc., dba T.C.B., 114 E. College St.; Class C
Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #1, 525 Hwy 1 West; Class
C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #2, 1920 Lower Muscatine
Rd.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #3, 2410
Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart
#5, 206 E. Benton St.; Class C Liquor License for 168, LLC, dba Szechuan House,
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320 E. Burlington St.; Class C Liquor License for Middle E, LLC, dba Okoboji Grill
Restaurant, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Outdoor Service Area for Middle E, LLC,
dba Okoboji Grill Restaurant, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class E Liquor License
for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy- Vee Drugstore, 310 N. First Ave. Class C Liquor License
for High Energy Food Concepts, Inc., dba Martini's, 127 E. College St.; Outdoor
Service Area for High Energy Food Concepts, Inc., dba Martini's, 127 E. College St.
RES. 13 -218, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMITS to Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2140
Rochester Ave; Fraternal Order of Eagles #695, 225 Hwy1 West; Mill Restaurant,
120 E. Burlington St.; RES. 13 -219, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Albasri,
LLC, dba Hala Hala Hookah, 327 S. Gilbert St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 13 -220, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF A
20' WIDE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF AUDITOR'S
PARCEL 2009032, ALONG SOUTH GILBERT STREET IN IOWA CITY, JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA; RES. 13 -221, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO SUBORDINATION AGREEMENTS AND
MORTGAGE RELEASES; RES. 13 -222, APPROVING A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT FOR 1821 B STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -223,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2530 ASTER AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -224,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 715 NORTH VAN BUREN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13-
225, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN HILLS BANK AND TRUST
COMPANY, CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1917
CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -226, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Ricklefs Excavating for $1,213,062.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PHASE 2 OF THE FIRST AVENUE STORM SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RES. 13 -227, AWARDING CONTRACT to Metro
Pavers for $ 439,911.85 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2013
WILLIAM STREET STREETSCAPE PROJECT; RES. 13 -228, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Neumiller Electric, Inc. for $145,100.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE OLD HIGHWAY 218 AND MORMON TREK
BOULEVARD / MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION
PROJECT; RES. 13 -229, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER,
STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, CERTAIN SIDEWALK, AND PAVING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR ROCHESTER RIDGE - PART THREE, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE; RES. 13-
230, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER,
TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS, PART 1, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE; RES. 13 -231, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER
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MAIN, CERTAIN SIDEWALK, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS, PART 2, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE; RES. 13 -232, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, CERTAIN
SIDEWALK, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR CARDINAL POINTE
SOUTH - PART THREE, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN
FOR PUBLIC USE; RES. 13 -233, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM
SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLED
WITH WASHINGTON PLAZA, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE; RES. 13 -234, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 10-463
AND APPROVING A REVISED PROFESSIONAL LIGHT AND SOUND
SPECIFICATION SHEET FOR ENTERTAINMENT VENUES; RES. 13 -235,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
RELEASE OF THE OBLIGATION TO INSTALL SIDEWALKS ALONG BARBER'S
PLACE, PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, PHASE 2A, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13-
236, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND STORMWATER DETENTION
BASIN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE DEERY BROTHERS SITE
DEVELOPMENT IN IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -237, APPROVING
UNCLASSIFIED SALARY COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 FOR THE
CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO
THE CONTRACT OF THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR FOUR (4)
ADDITIONAL DAYS OF PERSONAL TIME EACH YEAR; RES. 13 -238,
APPROVING MUTUAL RELEASE AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, JUDDS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION CO. AND VAN
WINKLE -JACOB ENGINEERING, INC. REGARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE
DESIGN OF THE IOWA AVENUE INVERTED SIPHON SEWER PROJECT 2009
PROJECT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 13 -239, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
AUGUST 6, 2013, ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED
"FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES,
RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES," SECTION 5 ENTITLED
"SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL," OF THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE OR CHANGE
RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FEES; Setting a public hearing for
August 6 on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 7.13 acres of property located at
2845 Mormon Trek Blvd. in the Intensive Commercial (CI -1) Zone. (REZ13- 00018);
Setting a public hearing for August 6 on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 1.12
acres of property from Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone to Mixed Use (MU)
Zone located on Eastbury Drive north of Middlebury Road (REZ13- 00016); Setting a
public hearing for August 6 on an ordinance amending Title 14: Zoning Code to
allow the Board of Adjustment to grant a Special Exception for a non - conforming use
or other unpermitted use that has been in existence for over 25 years to be rebuilt
under certain conditions, even if it is destroyed or damaged to more than 75% of its
assessed value; RES. 13 -240, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 6,
2013 TO APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND GARY J. HARAPAT FOR LOT 9 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT
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DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION AND TO CONSIDER A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY
SAID PROPERTY; RES. 13 -241, INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
CONVEYANCE OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2013038, A PORTION OF OUTLOT B,
WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES, PART FIVE, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
SAID PROPOSAL FOR AUGUST 6, 2013.
Correspondence: Shirley A. Thompson regarding Protest of Rezoning, N. First
Avenue (REZ 13- 00004); Mike Hill regarding Landfill Compost Use [Staff response
included]; Bobbi Paxton regarding The Chauncey; Sonia Ettinger regarding Iowa City
and School District Coordinated Efforts; Larry Baker regarding SCOTUS land -use
decision - A Legal Blow to Sustainable Development; Harry Olmstead regarding
SEATS / Paratransit Contract [Staff and Mayor response included]; Carol deProsse,
and Andrew Hosmanek regarding 523 Church Street [Staff response included x 2];
Mohammed AI -Basri and Zahra AI -Attar regarding Hala Hala Hookah Tobacco
License Renewal [Staff response included]; Theresa Ho regarding The future of
Lincoln Elementary; Bob Brenner regarding Back -Yard Chicken Issue - Problems
Encountered in Other Communities; Lori Cullen regarding A recycling solution to
Cigarette Butt Problem is available; Atty. James Houghton, rep. C & C Investments
regarding Stevens Drive / South Gilbert Street Flooding; Cindy Roberts regarding
Thank You from the Grant Wood Neighborhood Association; Joe Younker and Parks
& Recreation Commission regarding Chauncey Park; Steve Grismore regarding New
Meters [Staff response included]; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
a NO RIGHT TURN ON RED sign for northbound traffic at the intersection of
Burlington Street and Clinton Street; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation
of NO PARKING 8 PM — 7 AM signs on Gilbert Court between Kirkwood Avenue and
Highland Avenue, Highland Court, and 2nd and 3rd Street east of Gilbert Street; Holly
Hart regarding Invitation to Green Events this week; Mark Patton regarding Nevada
Dedication 2013.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 13 -242, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH
PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION, INC. FOR FUNDING, OPERATION, AND
MANAGEMENT OF THE LOCAL PUBLIC ACCESS FUNCTION. Cable TV Adm. Hardy
present for discussion.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave, raised concerns regarding traffic speed on Clinton
Street; potential of reduced tax on electric bill going to SEATS; bus service for the 4th of
July celebration downtown; and use of public sidewalks for business. Brandon Ross
outlines concerns regarding loss of renter power and too much power to landlords;
increase in high rise building and no increase in affordable housing; tax increment
financing; closing of schools; low voter turnout; disproportion of people arrested and
jailed; the justice center; and lower classes not being considered. Howard Wittenberg,
1110 Yewell St., requested money distributed to business downtown to improve their
privates properties be used for residual owners to replace City sidewalks. Staff will
follow up with Mr. Wittenberg.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending 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). Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to
continue public hearing and defer the resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan -
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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), until August 20. Correspondence
received from Atty. Michael Pugh.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 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). Correspondence received from Michael Pugh.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, public hearing be continued and the ordinance
rezoning 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),
be deferred until August 20. Correspondence received from Atty. Michael Pugh.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 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). The Mayor requested Council Members
disclose and ex parte communication and none were reported. PCD Dir. Davidson
presented a power point. David Larsen, representing the applicant appeared.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning 2.3
acres of land located southeast of the intersection of Highway 1 and Sunset Street in
the Intensive Commercial (CIA) Zone (REZ13- 00014), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14: Zoning Code to allow
schools of generalized instruction by Special Exception in the Community Commercial
(CC -2) Zone. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose and ex parte
communication and none were reported. PCD Dir. Davidson presented for discussion.
Wisdom Nwafor appeared and distributed a brochure regarding Faith Academy.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 14:
Zoning Code to allow schools of generalized instruction by Special Exception in the
Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone, be given first vote.
A public hearing was held 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. PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point. No one appeared.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, that the 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, be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll
call vote. Ayes: Payne, Throgmorton, Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek. Nays:
Mims.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 13 -243, APPROVING FINAL
PLAT of ROCHESTER RIDGE, PART 4, IOWA CITY, IOWA. PCD Dir. Davidson
presented a power point. Asst. City Engr. Gannon present for discussion.
Mayor Hayek left the meeting due to a conflict interest on the next item. Mayor Pro
tem Mims presiding.
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Moved by Payne, seconded bj Dobyns, to adopt RES. 13 -244, APPROVING FINAL
PLAT OF HICKORY POINTE, 2" ADDITION. PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power
point. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted, 6/0/1, Hayek abstaining.
Mayor Hayek returned to the meeting and now presiding.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving Amendment #1, Moss Green
Urban Village Urban Renewal Plan to add urban renewal projects and expand the
urban renewal area. PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 13 -245, APPROVING
AMENDMENT #1, MOSS GREEN URBAN VILLAGE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN TO
ADD URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS AND EXPAND THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA.
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.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Moss Ridge Road 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 Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 13 -246, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE MOSS RIDGE ROAD 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. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of
roll call vote. Ayes: Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Champion. Nays:
Throgmorton.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dobyns, approving a Liquor License for Caffrey
IC, Inc. dba The Field House, 118 S. Dubuque Street.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 4,
Alcoholic Beverages, Chapter 5, Prohibitions and Restrictions, Section 8, persons under
the legal age in licensed or permitted establishments, Subsection B, to modify the
calculation of ticket sales for exception certificate purposes, be given first vote.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following Boards and
Commissions 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; Historic
Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative for a three -year term, March
29, 2013 — March 29, 2016 (New District formed); Police Citizens Review Board for a
four -year term September 1, 2013 — September 1, 2017.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to make the following appointments to Boards
and Commissions: Christine Douglas, 1965 Meadow Ridge Lane, to the Airport Zoning
Commission for a six -year term January 1, 2010 — December 31, 2015; Suzanne
Bentler, 520 S. Governor Street, to the Parks & Recreation Commission for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2017; Peter Matthes,
1077 Tamarack Trail, David Hacker, 55 Denbigh Drive, and Dorothy Persson, 14 Gallup
Place, to the Housing and Community Development Commission for three vacancies to
fill three -year terms September 1, 2013 — September 1, 2016; Andrew Cohn, 1327
Foster Road, Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon
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appointment, ending January 1, 2016; re- appoint Joe Treloar to the Police Citizens
Review Board for a four -year term September 1, 2013 — September 1, 2017. 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 vacancy for 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.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies to the Public Art Advisory Committee for two
vacancies to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2015
and an unexpired term plus a three -year term, effective upon appointment, ending
January 1, 2017. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 28,
2013. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to accept correspondence from Andrea
Cohn, Melissa Mitchell, Susie Thurmond.
Council Member Dobyns acknowledged the efforts of the Police Department in the
recent sting operation surrounding synthetic drugs.
Council Member Dickens thanked the Parks Department for the recent triathlon for
611 year olds at Mercer Park and encouraged it being expanded.
Mayor Pro tem Mims reported on the Coalition for Racial Justice press conference
held earlier in the day, noting the group would be back before Council concerning their
recommendations. Council Member Throgmorton noted the event was also very well
attended.
Council Member Champion raised a question regarding City regulations concerning
eating establishments not being able to sell alcohol until 2:00 a.m.; and when the
establishment is sold the regulations affecting them. City Manager Markus and Asst.
City Atty. Dulek indicated they had met with owners.
Council Member Throgmorton noted the Library Board minutes of May 23
referencing a digital archive of City historic photos and reported that they provide great
images of the 1970's urban renewal era, and also a book "Downtown redevelopment
:the Iowa City Story " written by Roberta Caliger Linnenkamp in 1982 which provides
insight in downtown debates of today; announced the national annual meeting of the
Green Party is scheduled in Iowa City July 25 -28; and acknowledged the great
performance by Mavis Staples at the Englert on July 19.
Mayor Hayek noted reviews of the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk voted
on as part of the Consent Calendar and wanted to publicly acknowledge the support of
the Council and thank to these professionals.
City Manager Markus thanked the Mayor for the comments regarding Council
appointees, and echoed comments regarding the Mavis Staples appearance at the
Englert.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adjourn meeting 8:20 p.m.
Matthew J. Ha k, Mayor
arNn K. Karr, City Clerk
07 -23 -13
CITY OF IOWA CITY 2a(1)
MEMORANDUM -
Date: June 28, 2013
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 18, 2013, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims (via phone), Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: Bramel
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Bentley, Dilkes, Karr, Miklo, Bockenstedt, O'Brien, Moran, Fosse,
Gannon, Havel, Bollinger, Yapp, Kopping, Hargadine, Boothroy, Ford, Steffen,
Wyss, Bowers
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
City Clerk Karr noted Mayor Pro tem Mims would be participating electronically via phone.
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar #4e(6) ... modify area spacing between drinking establishments ... so
that he 500 foot spacing rule would only apply to the University Impact Area and the
Riverfront Crossings District ... ) In response to Council Member Dickens, City Clerk Karr
stated the item sets a public hearing for July 23.
2. (Consent Calendar items # 4e(1) Moss Green Urban Village Plan — setting consultation for
June 26 ... public hearing on proposed amendment # 1 for July 23; and # 4e(7) ... Moss
Ridge Road Construction — setting hearing for July 23 on .... Project ...) In response to
Council Member Throgmorton, majority of Council agreed to pull both items from the
Consent Calendar for separate consideration at the formal meeting.
3. (Agenda item #9 ... Approving ... PIN Grant Funds ...) Council Member Throgmorton
questioned the recommendation to fund County Club Estates $1,700 for landscaping at a
privately owned park, and stated his intention to delete the item from the funding list.
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Bollinger and Parks & Recreation Dir. Moran present
for discussion.
4. (Agenda item #18 —residential waste containers ... be stored within two feet of a building
wall of a residential structure) Council Member Throgmorton reported on a Northside
Neighborhood meeting and indicated there was not strong support for the proposed
ordinance. HIS Dir. Boothroy present for discussion.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS (Agenda # 19)
Human Rights Commission - Council Member Dobyns reported he had been contacted by
Jewell Amos on her interest in the position. Council Member Champion indicated she had
spoken with Amos as well. Council Member Throgmorton indicated he had spoken with Amos
and Rachel Campbell. Majority agreed to appoint Jewell Amos.
Council Work Session
June 18, 2013
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION ON AD HOC DIVERSITY COMMITTEE REPORT
IMPLEMENTATION R 14, 151
City Manager Markus, Police Chief Hargadine, and Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien
presented a power point. [Staff power point was recommendations contained in Council packet
Diversity Implementation Form Updated 6- 13 -13]. City Manager Markus indicated that Council
would be receiving periodic updates of the plan, similar to what is done with the City Strategic
Plan. Majority of Council requested discussion of PR member term limits be added to the
Council pending list.
ACTION: Proceed as directed and revisit as part of City Strategic Plan discussion for
incoming and outgoing Council Members in late November. (Markus)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION rJune 6,131
June 6
None
June 13
1. (IP 5 — Memo from Admin. Asst. to the City Manager: Strategic Planning / Community
Survey ...) Mayor Pro tem Mims encouraged staff to develop questions that would help
prioritize services given the era of tightening budgets.
2. (IP 3 — KICK Radio Show) Majority agreed to the following schedule:
June 19 - Dickens
June 26 - Hayek
July 3 - Champion
July 10 - Dobyns
July 17 - Mims
July 24 - Dickens
Meeting recessed to formal 6:30 PM; returned to work session 9:35 PM
COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE rIP # 31
1. Mayor Hayek noted the July meeting schedule as follows:
July 16 — special formal /executive session for Council appointee evaluations
July 23 — special formal and work session
2. City Clerk Karr noted the next joint meeting of cities, county and school district is
scheduled for July 29 in North Liberty. More information will be forthcoming.
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS flP # 41
1. City Manager Markus and City Atty. Dilkes noted Council had set a public hearing for
the 500 foot spacing rule between drinking establishments (Consent Calendar item #
4e(6)) and staff anticipated there may be a need for a consultation between Council and
PHZ. Due to the Council July meeting schedule of only one meeting, staff is
recommending that a consultation be offered at the work session on July 23 prior to the
public hearing. Council agreed to offer the consult. Staff will follow up.
2. Council Member Payne requested that Council Members receive a reminder of the
special meeting on July 16. City Clerk Karr will follow up.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
None
Meeting adjourned 9:40 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 6/18/13
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.
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 and seconded 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 Micky's Irish Pub,11 S. Dubuque St.; (Renewal) Class E
Liquor License for Walgreens #05077, 2214 Muscatine Ave.; Class C Liquor License
for The Dublin Underground, 5 S. Dubuque St.; Class E Liquor License for John's
Grocery, Inc. 401 E. Market St.; Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go #422, 513 S.
Riverside Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go #53, 955 Mormon Trek Blvd.;
Special Class C Liquor License for Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe,19 S. Dubuque St.; Class
C Liquor License for Weekes -Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of Foreign Wars, 609
Highway 6 E.; Class C Liquor License for 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
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
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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 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
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
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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 and seconded 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.
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 and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted
on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that
ORD. 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. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Jesse Allen.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted
on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that
ORD. 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 at this time. Moved and seconded
that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded 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. The following individuals appeared: Nancy
Ostrognai, Glendale; Terry Cunningham, 554 Westside Dr.; Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne
Ave.; Keith Ruff, 601 S. Gilbert St.
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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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded to adopt a resolution approving distribution of the "Program for
Improving Neighborhoods" ( "PIN ") grant funds. 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 and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -212, DIRECTING SALE OF $7,230,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2013A.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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 and seconded 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 and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -214, DIRECTING SALE OF $520,000
TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2013B.
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Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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 and seconded 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 and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted
on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that
ORD. 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 and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this
time.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted
on for final passage at two council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that
ORD.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 and seconded that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Wayne
Kilbourn, Sandy Jo Messing.
Moved and seconded 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
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Brown St. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 1/6. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Erin Irish and Nancy Carlson.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded to accept correspondence from Will Jennings.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to work session 9:32 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 /MarianJJK. Karr, City ler j�
Submi" tt d f lication — 6/26/13.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 7/16/13
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss the purchase of
particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to
increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The
minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (real estate)
shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed;
to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where
litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage
the position of the governmental body in that litigation; and to evaluate the professional
competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is
being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that
individuals' reputations and those individuals requested a closed session. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 6:50 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s /Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s /MarianjK y� Clerk
Submitted for publication — 7/18/13.
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 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 tern 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 Rupp, 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 20138.
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.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356 -5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 16, 2013
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 4:00 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,
Howard, Gannon, Knoche.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adjourn to executive session to discuss the
purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably
expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that
property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph
(real estate) shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is
completed; to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or
where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or
disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation; and to evaluate the
professional competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring, performance or
discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable
injury to that individuals' reputations and those individuals requested a closed session
(City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk). The Mayor declared the motion carried and
adjourned into executive session 4:02 p.m.
Council returned to open session 6:49 p.m.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adjourn special meeting 6:50 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk