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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 1, 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 (7:40 p.m.), Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus,
Fruin, Bentley, Dilkes, Karr, Tharp, Bowers, Davidson, Fosse, Knoche, Clow, Bollinger.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dobyns, that the items and recommendations in
the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and /or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: September 17 Council Work Session; September 17 Council Special Formal
and Regular Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Airport
Commission — July 18; Airport Commission — August 15; Airport Commission —
September 3; Housing and Community Development Commission — August 15;
Planning and Zoning Commission — September 5; Senior Center Commission — July
18; Telecommunications Commission — July 22.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. (Renewal):
Class C Liquor License for Iron Hawk LLC, dba Iron Hawk, 122 E. Washington St.;
Class C Liquor License for Howling Dogs Inc., dba Howling Dogs Bistro and Fair
Grounds Coffeehouse, 345 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Beer Permit for ND Express,
Inc. dba North Dodge Express, 2790 N. Dodge St.; Class C Beer Permit for HWZ
L.L.C., dba RJ'Z Express, 2 Escort Lane; Class C Liquor License for I.C.B.B., LTD.,
dba Brown Bottle The, 115 E. Washington St.; Class C Beer Permit for On The Go
Convenience Store, dba On The Go Convenience Stores, Inc., 2315 Muscatine
Ave.; Special Class C Liquor License for Angela, Inc., dba Masala, 9 S. Dubuque
St.; Class C Liquor License for Christian Retirement Services, dba Oaknoll
Retirement Residence, 1 Oaknoll Court. (New): Class C Liquor License for Etre
Givanni Restaurant LLC., dba Givanni's 109 E. College St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 13 -291, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
IOWA CITY INDUSTRIAL CAMPUS RAILROAD SIDING AND SPUR
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RES. 13 -292, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN, CERTAIN SIDEWALK AND
PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS 81 -92 AND OUTLOT F AND G OF
CARDINAL RIDGE SUBDIVISION — PART THREE, AND DECLARING THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; Approve the
appointment of Kasra Zarel as the City Council alternate liaison from the University
of Iowa Student Government (UISG) to the City Council until May 1, 2014.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 13 -293, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
OCTOBER 15, 2013, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 321 EAST DAVENPORT STREET.
Correspondence: Kathleen Henderson regarding Smoke from masonry chimneys
[Staff response included]; Jerry Bokassa regarding Racism in the Senior Center;
Shirley Smith; Beverly Blasingame regarding Ped Mall; Brian Flanagan regarding
Downtown Cityscape designs; Steven Cooper regarding Towncrest Area
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Redevelopment [Staff response included]; Peter Evans regarding Use of Public Parks
as Construction Staging Areas [Staff response included]; Jerry Bokassa regarding
Copy of suit vs. Iowa City Transit Bus System and or Iowa City #57 Driver; Jerry
Moore regarding White stripes on city crosswalks; Alec Brame] regarding Solid Waste
Management and disposal; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1)
NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the southwest corner of the Westgate
Street and Gilmore Court intersection; Beverly Blasingame regarding
Homelessness [Staff response included].
Mark Cannon, 706 Miller Ave., presented a power point of the Miller- Orchard
Neighborhood requesting the City provide financial incentives to potential commercial
developers. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Mims, to accept the Cannon power
point. Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave., appeared requesting the term "workforce
housing" not be used in the Code; blocking of the sidewalk on Linn and College for
restaurant uses; and construction on Lower Muscatine. UISG City Council Liaison
Bramel introduced the new UISG City Council alternate Kasra Zarel, and Zarel provided
brief remarks. Roger Knight, Jr., 320 E. Washington St., stated the potholes in the
sidewalks are getting worse; stated he would be providing ideas on improving the
downtown; and homeless issues. Brandon Ross, 1822 Rochester, appeared regarding
the federal government shutdown and encouraged the local government to get more
involved in affordable housing, global warming, pedestrian and bike ability issues
creating a better environment for working class people.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Planned Development
Overlay / High Density Single - Family (OPD /RS -12) Plan for Saddlebrook to allow 13
apartment buildings with 142 multi - family dwellings and 6 duplexes with 12 dwelling
units on approximately 19.67 acres of land located south of Paddock Circle (REZ13-
00021). Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dickens, to continue the public hearing
and defer consideration of the ordinance, amending the Planned Development Overlay /
High Density Single - Family (OPD /RS -12) Plan for Saddlebrook to allow 13 apartment
buildings with 142 multi - family dwellings and 6 duplexes with 12 dwelling units on
approximately 19.67 acres of land located south of Paddock Circle (REZ13- 00021), until
November 12. Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence
from 94 residents of the Paddock at Saddlebrook, Belle Kenoyer, Cindy Roberts (2), Bob
Oppliger, Megan Schwalm.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 1.31 acres located
at the southwest corner of the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Westwinds Drive from
Low Density Multi - Family (RM -12) Zone to Planned Development Overlay /Low Density
Multi- Family (OPD -RM12) Zone (REZ13- 00019/SUB13- 00012). The Mayor requested
Council Members disclose any ex parte communications and none were reported.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dobyns, to continue the public hearing and defer
consideration of the ordinance conditionally rezoning 1.31 acres located at the southwest
corner of the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Westwinds Drive from Low Density
Multi - Family (RM -12) Zone to Planned Development Overlay /Low Density Multi - Family
(OPD -RM12) Zone (REZ13- 00019/SUB13- 00012), until October 15.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 2.19 acres located north of Dodge Street Court, east of Conklin Lane, and
south of Dodge Street from Community Commercial (CC -2) to Low Density Multi - Family
(RM -12) (REZ13- 00020), be given second vote. Correspondence from Tim Furman and
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Tracy Barkalow included in packet. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose any
ex parte communications and none were reported.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 13 -4556, AMENDING TITLE 14: ZONING TO ALLOW
ADDITIONAL BUILDING HEIGHT AND FLOOR AREA, ALTERNATIVE GROUND
FLOOR TRANSPARENCY AND BUILDING ARTICULATION STANDARDS, AND
LOWER PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPERTIES ZONED CENTRAL
BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB -2) THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE RIVERFRONT
CROSSINGS DISTRICT, 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 Mims,
seconded by Dobyns, to accept correspondence from Kevin Monson.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 13 -4557, REZONING 13.07 -
ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 1729 DUBUQUE ROAD FROM LOW DENSITY
SINGLE FAMILY (RS -5) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY -LOW DENSITY
SINGLE FAMILY (OPD -5) ZONE (REZ11- 00010), be passed and adopted. The Mayor
requested Council Members disclose any ex parte communications and none were
reported. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/1, with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: Mims, Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek. Nays: Throgmorton.
Absent: Payne.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 13 -294, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE PALISADES, IOWA CITY, IOWA. PCD Dir. Davidson
presented a power point. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Mims, Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek.
Nays: Throgmorton. Absent: Payne.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 13 -295, APPROVING FINAL
PLAT OF EASTBROOK FLATS ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. PCD Dir. Davidson
presented a power point.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 13 -296, APPROVING FINAL
PLAT OF COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES FIFTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. PCD Dir.
Davidson presented a power point of both Fifth and Sixth Additions. Brandon Ross,
1822 Rochester Ave, appeared.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 13 -297, APPROVING
FINAL PLAT OF COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES SIXTH ADDITION.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement between
the City of Iowa City and Ruppert Family, LLC for Lot 6 of the North Airport
Development Subdivision and authorizing conveyance in accordance therewith.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 13 -298, APPROVING A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND RUPPERT
FAMILY, LLC FOR LOT 6 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION
AND AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH. Moved by
Throgmorton, seconded by Dobyns, to accept correspondence from Greg Downes.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 13 -299, APPROVING A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND RUPPERT
FAMILY, LLC FOR 12.09 ACRES BETWEEN HIGHWAY 1 AND RUNWAY 7. Moved
by Dickens, seconded by Dobyns, to accept correspondence from Greg Downes.
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Council Member Payne arrived 7:40.
Public Works Dir. Fosse presented a power point outlining recommendations from
staff and the consultants on the Gateway Project. Special Projects Adm. Clow present
for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Laurie Cummins (read a statement
from Dan Cummins), 12 Bella Vista Place; Joe Coulter, 1818 N. Dubuque St.,
distributed and read his remarks; Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave.; Scott McDonough, 10
Bella Vista Place; Rebecca Neades, Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce; Roger
Knight, Jr., 320 E. Washington St.; Steve Tannen, 6 Bella Vista Place; Jan Alan, 815 N.
Linn St.; Regenia Bailey; Becky Popelka; Nancy Carlson; Jason Hagehorn, 211
Richards St.; Julie Meyers; Derek Dallmann. Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to
accept correspondence from Mary Lu Callahan, Eric Gidal, Meriam Belli, Steve Tannen,
Dan Cummins, and Joe Coulter.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 13 -300, ESTABLISHING
PARADE AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLY PERMIT FEES.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 10 of
the City Code, entitled "Public Ways and Property," Chapter 1, entitled "Parades and
Public Assemblies," to make the insurance and indemnification provisions consistent
with fee provisions by requiring fewer events to provide insurance and indemnification,
be given first vote.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 2, entitled
"Human Rights," Chapter 3, entitled "Discriminatory Practices" to exempt certain public
accommodations from age discrimination claims, be given first vote. Human Rights
Coordinator Bowers present for discussion. Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to
accept correspondence from Jim Throgmorton.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 9,
entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3, entitled "Rules of the Road," section 6,
entitled "Speed Restrictions ", Subsection C, entitled "School Speed Zones" to create a
20 mph school speed zone for Mann Elementary School, be given first vote. Chris Welu
Reynolds and Sarah Clark appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to appoint Paul Retish, 66 Penfro Drive, to
the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus
a three -year term ending January 1, 2017; appoint Amanda Renaud, 507 % Kimball
Road, to the Public Art Advisory Committee for an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, ending January 1, 2015. Moved by Payne, seconded by Champion, to
accept correspondence from Rachel Campbell and Amanda Renaud. 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 previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Adjustment, Board of for a five -year term January 1, 2014 — January 1, 2019; Appeals,
Board of, for a five -year term January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018; Airport Zoning Brd
of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill 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 plus an additional five -year term January 1, 2014 —
December 31, 2018; Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St.
representative to fill three -year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016 (New District
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formed); Historic Preservation Commission for a Northside District representative, for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 29, 2014; Human Rights
Commission for two vacancies to fill three -year terms January 1, 2014 — January 1,
2017; Parks and Recreation Commission for three vacancies to fill four -year terms
January 1, 2014 — January 1, 2018; Public Art Advisory Committee for a three -year term
January 1, 2014 — January 1, 2017. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, November 6, 2013.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Appeals, Board of, for an Unexpired Term
Effective upon Appointment— December 31, 2015; Senior Center Commission for two
vacancies, one to fill a three -year term January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2016, and one
to fill an unexpired term plus a three -year term effective upon appointment, ending
December 31, 2016. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
November 6, 2013. Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns to accept correspondence
from Michael Lensing.
Council Member Dobyns noted October 1 was the first day for signing up for
Obamacare (Affordable Care Act), and encouraged those needing assistance with
computers to visit the Iowa City Public Library and staff is available to assist you.
Council Member Dickens reminded everyone of the macaroni and cheese fundraiser
at the Senior Center from 4:00 -6:00 on Friday night before the homecoming parade.
Council Member Throgmorton encouraged everyone to register and participate in
the Run for the Schools event on October 20; and noted the Iowa City Book Festival on
October 11.
Mayor Hayek announced that Adm. Asst. Adam Bentley had taken a position as
Asst. City Manager in Manhattan, Kansas and wished him the best in his new position.
City Manager Markus echoed the comments and stated everyone is very proud of Adam
and stated he will be missed.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adjourn meeting 8:55 p.m.
Matthew a ek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
10 -01 -13
CITY OF IOWA CITY 2a(1)
MEMORANDUM -
Date: September 26, 2013
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, September 17, 2013, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: Brame[
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Bentley, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse, Davidson, Moran, Knoche, O'Brien,
Rummel, Bockenstedt, Clow
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar # 4d(1) City Street Financial Report; and # 4e(3) .... Offer re City -
owned land north of Court Street Transportation Center) Council Member Throgmorton
asked to move both items from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration at the
formal meeting; and have staff present a brief summary prior to consideration.
2. (Consent Calendar # 4d(2) — West Side Levee... ) In response to Council Member
Payne, City Atty. Dilkes stated she did not have a conflict on this matter.
3. (Consent Calendar # 4f(5) — Letter from Karen Fox: Compeer) In response to Council
Member Throgmorton, PCD Dir. Davidson stated he would have staff prepare a memo.
4. (Consent Calendar # 4f(6) — Cecilia Norris: Need for an adult crossing guard ... ) Council
Member Payne noted the school should be Horn and not Hoover. City Clerk Karr stated
it would be corrected.
5. (Agenda Item # 9 — Personal Property in the Downtown .....) Council Member
Throgmorton noted he distributed hard copy proposed amendments assuming Council
adopts the ordinance; and stated he had reviewed the non - substantive amendments and
procedure with the City Attorney.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS (Agenda # 15)
Airport Zoning Bd. Of Adjustment — No applicants, re- advertise
Historic Preservation Commission — No applicants, re- advertise
STAFF OVERVIEW OF THE GATEWAY PROJECT STATUS AND DESIGN
CONSIDERATIONS [IP # 2 of 9/5 Info Packet and IP # 3 of 9/12 Info Packet]
Public Works Dir. Fosse facilitated the discussion, and introduced Mark Pierson from HNTB
(consultants). City Engr. Knoche and City Special Projects Engr. Clow present for discussion.
Also present from HNTB were: John Blancett, Kyle Kroner, Steve Wells, Natalie McCombs, and
Matt Spencer. HNTB Pierson presented a power point.
ACTION: Prepare response to questions raised for the October 1 meeting. (Fosse)
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INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION (September 5, 121
September 5
1. (IP # 5 — Invitation Synthetic Drug Awareness Open House) Mayor Pro tem Mims noted
the open house scheduled for September 26 at the Coralville Public Library.
2. (IP # 4 — Copy of letter from City Manager to participating jurisdictions: Status of New
Animal Care & Adoption Center) Council Member Dobyns referenced the letter noting
the inclusion of geothermal in the plan, and questioned other jurisdiction payments
should the project exceed the budget. City Manager Markus explained the jurisdiction
had accepted the maximum budget proposed and the understanding is that if the budget
comes in higher than Iowa City will be making an additional request.
September 12
1. (IP # 4 — KXIC Radio Show) Council Members agreed to the following schedule:
September 18 — Dobyns
September 25 - Hayek
October 2 - Payne
October 9 - Throgmorton
October 16 — Mims
2. (IP # 6 - ... Information from the Iowa City Local Homeless Coordinating Board) Council
Member Dobyns referenced the materials and stated he was excited that the City was
continuing to work with various groups to evaluate the program.
COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE
1. Council Member Throgmorton thanked staff for their efforts in rescheduling the Strategic
Planning Session. City Clerk Karr confirmed the November 25 date and Terry Trueblood
Recreation Area location.
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS FIP # 5 of 9/212 Info Packet]
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
1. Mayor Pro tem Mims and Council Member Throgmorton indicated their interest in
attending the CBJ Luncheon on September 24. City Clerk Karr will follow up.
2. UISG Bramel indicated a number of students will be attending the meeting on
September 18 on the streetscape project, and Asst. City Mgr. Fruin would be meeting
with UISG Senate the following Tuesday on the project.
Meeting adjourned 6:42 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 9/17/13
Iowa City City Council regular meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed: Constitution Week — September 17 -23; National Hispanic
Heritage Month - September 6 through October 15, Human Rights Commissioner Jewell
Amos accepting; No Text on Board — Pledge Day — September 19; Anniversary of
National Public Lands Day — September 28, Jeff Peck, U.S. Army Corporation of
Engineers accepting.
A special presentation of a $10,000 check was made to the Parks and Recreation
Department by Sam Abusada, President Iowa City Kickers Club and Roger Lusala, Past
President of the Iowa City Kickers Club. Parks & Recreation Dir. Moran present.
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 consider separately Items
4d(1), Street Financial Report and 4e(3) Offer regarding City owned land North of Court
Street Transportation Center:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: September 3 Council Work Session; September 3 Council Special Formal and
Regular Official & Complete (x2).
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action); Parks
and Recreation Commission — July 10; Planning and Zoning Commission — July 18;
Planning and Zoning Commission — August 1; Planning and Zoning Commission —
August 15; Rules Committee — September 11.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (Renewal)
Class C Liquor License for Times Club at Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St.; Class E
Liquor License for Liquor Downtown, 315 S Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for
Los Portales, 1402 S Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Chipotle Mexican Grill,
201 S Clinton St., Suite 112; Class B Beer Permit for Oktobertfest,
202 N Linn St.; Class C Beer Permit for Hy Vee Gas #1, 260 Stevens; Dr.; Class C
Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop Corporation, 2221 Rochester Ave.; Class C Beer
Scott Blvd Hawkeye; Convenience Store, 2875 Commerce Dr.; Class C Liquor
License for Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for The Saloon, 112
E College St.; Class C Liquor License for Bread Garden Market and Bakery, 225 S
Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Givanni's, 109 E College St.; Class C Liquor
License for Joseph's Steakhouse, 212 S Clinton St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 13 -279, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AGREEMENTS BETWEEN MIDAMERICAN
ENERGY COMPANY AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR THE RELOCATION OF
UTILITIES NECESSARY TO ACCOMMODATE THE WEST SIDE LEVEE
PROJECT; RES. 13 -280, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE DEWEY STREET
BRICK RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT; RES. 13 -281, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN SELF -
SUPPORTED MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ALLOW THE
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TEMPORARY AND LIMITED SALE, CONSUMPTION, AND POSSESSION OF
BEER DURING NORTHSIDE OKTOBERFEST WITHIN A SPECIFIED AREA ON A
CITY STREET; RES. 13 -282, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND SOUTH SLOPE FOR USE OF THE LIBRARY ROOF FOR PROVISION
OF FREE WI -FI SERVICE TO PORTIONS OF DOWNTOWN.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 13 -283, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
OCTOBER 1, 2013 TO CONSIDER A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY LOT 6 OF THE
NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION TO RUPPERT FAMILY, LLC.;
Setting a public hearing for October 1 on a rezoning ordinance to amend the Planned
Development Overlay / High Density Single - Family (OPD /RS -12) Plan for
Saddlebrook to allow 13 apartment buildings with 142 multi - family dwellings and 6
duplexes with 12 dwelling units on approximately 19.67 acres of land located south of
Paddock Circle.
Correspondence: Bob Temple regarding Sycamore Mall Closures [Staff response
included]; Sue Forde regarding Another Source of Biomass for Fuel [Staff response
included]; Lora Dinsdale (2) regarding Open container in public [Staff response
included]; John Thomas; Jennifer Wagner and other Northside residents, Mark Wyatt,
K. Jesse Singerman, Kelly Fanizzo, Mary Murphy, Patricia Ephgrave regarding
Gateway Project; Karen Fox regarding Compeer; Cecilia Norris regarding Need for an
adult crossing guard at Horn School [Staff response included x2]; Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding Removal of one on- street metered parking space (L208N) and
four designated moped parking spaces; Establishment of a COMMERCIAL
LOADING ZONE 30 MINUTE LIMIT 6 AM — 6 PM with a 2 AM TO 6 AM TOW -
AWAY ZONE on the east side of the 200 block of North Linn Street.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -284, APPROVING THE CITY STREET
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -285, APPROVING THE COMPETITIVE
CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY - UNIVERSITY PROJECT I URBAN RENEWAL AREA; 2)
DETERMINING THAT THE OFFER SUBMITTED BY HIERONYMUS SQUARE
ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. SATISFIES THE OFFERING REQUIREMENTS AND
DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR
THE SALE OF LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT WITH HIERONYMUS
SQUARE ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. IN THE EVENT THAT NO COMPETING PROPOSALS
ARE SUBMITTED; 3) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for November 12 ON THE
PROPOSED CONVEYANCE; AND 4) SOLICITING COMPETING PROPOSALS.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave., distributed correspondence regarding ADA
automatic openers on the second floor restroom doors at the public Library. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence. Rockne Cole, 1607 E. Court St., appeared
regarding the Hieronymus Square project at the corner of Clinton and Burlington. Dr.
Laura Dunlap, 39 Montgomery Place, appeared regarding Constitution Week. Roger
Knight Jr., 320 E. Washington St., appeared regarding sidewalks needing repair;
Mediacom service to low income residents; the need for trimming trees and loose bricks
in the Ped Mall downtown. Bruce Ayati, 821 N. Linn St.; appeared regarding the
Gateway Project. Brandon Ross, 1822 Rochester Ave., appeared regarding the
celebration of the Constitution.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 1.31 acres located
at the southwest corner of the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Westwinds Drive from
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Low Density Multi - Family (RM -12) Zone to Planned Development Overlay /Low Density
Multi - Family (OPD -RM12) Zone (REZ13- 00019/SUB13- 00012). Duane Musser, MMS
Consultants, appeared on behalf of the applicant. Moved and seconded to continue
public hearing and defer ordinance conditionally rezoning 1.31 acres located at the
southwest corner of the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Westwinds Drive from Low
Density Multi - Family (RM -12) Zone to Planned Development Overlay /Low Density Multi-
Family (OPD -RM12) Zone (REZ13- 00019/SUB13- 00012), until October 1St
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 2.19
acres located east of Dodge Street, north of Conklin Lane, and west of Dodge Street
Court from Community Commercial (CC -2) to Low Density MultiFamily (RM -12) (REZ13-
00020). Glenn Siders, Southgate Development Services, appeared representing the
owners. Clifton Young, 1124 Dodge St. Ct. and Tim Furman, 1263 Dodge St. Ct.
appeared. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Cheryl Cruise, Stephen
Wootton, Mary Lou Emery, Tim and Kate Furman, Alan and Carol MacVey, Lori Lee
Dockery, Oscar Graham, Clif and Teresa Young.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 2.19
acres located north of Dodge Street Court, east of Conklin Lane, and south of Dodge
Street from Community Commercial (CC -2) to Low Density MultiFamily (RM -12) (REZ13-
00020), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14: Zoning to allow
additional building height and floor area, alternative ground floor transparency and
building articulation standards, and lower parking requirements for properties zoned
Central Business Support (CB -2) that are located in the Riverfront Crossings District.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14: Zoning to allow
additional building height and floor area, alternative ground floor transparency and
building articulation standards, and lower parking requirements for properties zoned
Central Business Support (CB -2) that are located in the Riverfront Crossings District, be
given first vote.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 13 -4550, AMENDING TITLE 14: ZONING TO
BROADEN THE USES ALLOWED IN THE INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI -1) ZONE,
be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 13 -4551, AMENDING TITLE 14: ZONING TO
DELETE THE SPECIFIC STREET WIDTH REQUIREMENT FOR DAYCARE USES,
GENERAL EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES, AND RELIGIOUS /PRIVATE GROUP
ASSEMBLY, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning 13.07 -acres of land located at
1729 Dubuque Road from Low Density Single Family (RS -5) to Planned Development
Overlay -Low Density Single Family (OPD -5) ZONE (REZ1 1 -00010), be given second
vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 13 -4552, CONDITIONALLY REZONING 1.05
ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON NORTH 1ST AVENUE, NORTH OF ROCHESTER
AVENUE FROM LOW DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY (RM -12) ZONE TO PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY /LOW DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY (OPD /RM -12) ZONE
(REZ13- 00004), be passed and adopted. The following individuals appeared: Ed
Wasserman, 555 N. First Avenue presented a power point; Judy Buddenbaum, 557 N.
First Avenue; Jim Jacob, VJ Engineering appeared on behalf of the applicant, and
presented a power point. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from
Edward Wasserman, Jim & Judy Buddenbaum, William Pusateri..
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Moved and seconded to approve sending a letter to Johnson County Board of
Adjustment for a conditional use permit for AI -Iman Center Cemetery on Sharon Center
Road.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2014 Operating Budget.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -286, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 OPERATING BUDGET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Normandy Drive Restoration
Project Phase 2 project, establishing the amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
directing the City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of
bids. Gregg Geerdes, 890 Park Place, appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -287, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORMANDY DRIVE RESTORATION PROJECT PHASE 2
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY
EACH BID, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND
FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 13 -4553, AMENDING TITLE 9, MOTOR
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING METER ZONES AND PARKING
LOTS, SECTION 4, USE OF PARKING LOTS: TO ASSIGN THE CITY MANAGER, OR
DESIGNEE, THE RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY TO SET THE DAYS AND
TIMES FOR WHICH A FEE MAY BE CHARGED, AS WELL AS THE LENGTH OF
TIME A VEHICLE MAY BE PARKED, IN CITY LOTS, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 13 -4554, AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED
"POLICE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES,"
TO LIMIT STORING PERSONAL PROPERTY ON RIGHT OF WAY, TO PROHIBIT
SOLICITING BY PARKING METERS AND AT CITY PLAZA ENTRANCES, TO
PROHIBIT LYING ON ELEVATED PLANTERS, TO PROHIBIT LYING ON BENCHES
DURING CERTAIN HOURS, AND TO RESTRICT USING ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, be
passed and adopted. The following individuals appeared: Roger Knight, Jr., 320 E.
Washington St.; Robert Britt, Rundell St.; Phil Kemp, Trinity Episcopal Church, 1905
Muscatine Ave.; Nancy Bird, Ex. Dir. Downtown District, 141/2 S. Clinton St.; Amanda
Van Horne, Trinity Episcopal Church, 1722 Ridgeway Dr.; Bill Nusser, downtown
business owner and President of Iowa City Downtown District, 508 River St.; Karen
Nichols, 1737 F St.; Astrid Bennett, Iowa Artisans Gallery; Rev. Ben Webb, Trinity
Episcopal Church; and Jan Palmer, 814 Bowery St. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted, 6/1. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Beth Ingram,
Kristin Johnson, Katherine Jones, Joy Smith and David Rust, Karen Nichols, Phil Kemp,
Miranda Peyton, Ritu Jain.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -288, ADOPTING A POLICY FOR
UNATTENDED PROPERTY THAT IS SEIZED. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 6/1.
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 -4555, AMENDING TITLE 8, POLICE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 8, POLICE
CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD, BY REPEALING CHAPTER 8 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND
REPLACING IT WITH A NEW CHAPTER 8, CITIZENS POLICE REVIEW BOARD, be
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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 -289, APPROVING THE BY -LAWS OF THE
CITIZENS POLICE REVIEW BOARD, INCLUDING A NAME CHANGE FROM POLICE
CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD AND REPEALING RESOLUTIONS 97 -394, 98 -52, 98 -303,
01 -10, 01 -251, AND 03 -189.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -290, TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY
CITIZENS POLICE REVIEW BOARD STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES AND
GUIDELINES INCLUDING A NAME CHANGE FROM POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW
BOARD AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 08 -77.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following vacancies and all
will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1,
2012 - December 31, 2016 (New full term); Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -
year term January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013 plus an additional five -year term
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018; Historic Preservation Commission for a
Jefferson St. representative to fill three -year terms, March 29, 2013 - March 29, 2016
(New District formed); Historic Preservation Commission for a Northside District
representative, for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 29,
2014. 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 Board and Commission vacancies:
Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus a
three -year term ending January 1, 2017; Public Art Advisory Committee for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2015. Applications must
be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2013.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Adjustment, Board of for a vacancy to fill a
five -year term January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019; Appeals, Board of, for a five -year
term January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018; Human Rights Commission for two
vacancies to fill three -year terms January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017; Parks and
Recreation Commission for three vacancies to fill four -year terms January 1, 2014 -
January 1, 2018; Public Art Advisory Committee for a three -year term January 1, 2014 -
January 1, 2017; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three -year terms
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, November 6, 2013.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 10:37 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 /MarianK. Karr, City Clerl� /��
Submitted for publication - 9/24/13. ��
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
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
Iowa City City Council regular meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Bentley,
Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Bockenstedt, Obrien, Moran, Rummel, Knoche.
The Mayor proclaimed: Constitution Week — September 17 -23; National Hispanic
Heritage Month - September 6 through October 15, Human Rights Commissioner Jewell
Amos accepting; No Text on Board — Pledge Day — September 19; Anniversary of
National Public Lands Day — September 28, Jeff Peck, U.S. Army Corporation of
Engineers accepting.
A special presentation of a $10,000 check was made to the Parks and Recreation
Department by Sam Abusada, President Iowa City Kickers Club and Roger Lusala, Past
President of the Iowa City Kickers Club. Parks & Recreation Dir. Moran present.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Champion, that the items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/ or adopted
as amended and to consider separately Items 4d(1), Street Financial Report and 4e(3)
Offer regarding City owned land North of Court Street Transportation Center:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: September 3 Council Work Session; September 3 Council Special Formal and
Regular Official & Complete (x2).
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action); Parks
and Recreation Commission — July 10; Planning and Zoning Commission — July 18;
Planning and Zoning Commission — August 1; Planning and Zoning Commission —
August 15; Rules Committee — September 11.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (Renewal)
Class C Liquor License for Prairie Lights Books, Inc., dba Times Club at Prairie
Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St.; Class E Liquor License for Liquor Downtown, dba Liquor
Downtown, 315 S Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Los Portales Mexican
Restaurant, dba Los Portales, 1402 S Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for
Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, dba, Chipotle Mexican Grill, 201 S Clinton St.,
Suite 112; Class B Beer Permit for Iowa City Downtown District, dba Oktobertfest,
202 N Linn St.; Class C Beer Permit for Hy Vee, Inc., dba Hy Vee Gas #1, 260
Stevens; Dr.; Class C Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop Corporation, dba Dan's
Short Stop Corporation, 2221 Rochester Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Hawkeye Oil
Company, dba Scott Blvd Hawkeye; Convenience Store, 2875 Commerce Dr.; Class
C Liquor License for Blue Moose, Inc., dba Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave.; Class C
Liquor License for Saloon of Iowa City, L.C., dba The Saloon, 112 E College St.;
Class C Liquor License for Bread Garden of Iowa City, L.C., dba Bread Garden
Market and Bakery, 225 S Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Givanni's Of Iowa
City, Inc., dba Givanni's, 109 E College St.; Class C Liquor License for Mondo's of
Iowa City, Inc., dba Joseph's Steakhouse, 212 S Clinton St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 13 -279, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AGREEMENTS BETWEEN MIDAMERICAN
ENERGY COMPANY AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR THE RELOCATION OF
UTILITIES NECESSARY TO ACCOMMODATE THE WEST SIDE LEVEE
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PROJECT; RES. 13 -280, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE DEWEY STREET
BRICK RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT; RES. 13 -281, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN SELF -
SUPPORTED MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ALLOW THE
TEMPORARY AND LIMITED SALE, CONSUMPTION, AND POSSESSION OF
BEER DURING NORTHSIDE OKTOBERFEST WITHIN A SPECIFIED AREA ON A
CITY STREET; RES. 13 -282, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND SOUTH SLOPE FOR USE OF THE LIBRARY ROOF FOR PROVISION
OF FREE WI -FI SERVICE TO PORTIONS OF DOWNTOWN.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 13 -283, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
OCTOBER 1, 2013 TO CONSIDER A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY LOT 6 OF THE
NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION TO RUPPERT FAMILY, LLC.;
Setting a public hearing for October 1 on a rezoning ordinance to amend the Planned
Development Overlay / High Density Single- Family (OPD /RS -12) Plan for
Saddlebrook to allow 13 apartment buildings with 142 multi - family dwellings and 6
duplexes with 12 dwelling units on approximately 19.67 acres of land located south of
Paddock Circle.
Correspondence: Bob Temple regarding Sycamore Mall Closures [Staff response
included]; Sue Forde regarding Another Source of Biomass for Fuel [Staff response
included]; Lora Dinsdale (2) regarding Open container in public [Staff response
included]; John Thomas; Jennifer Wagner and other Northside residents, Mark Wyatt,
K. Jesse Singerman, Kelly Fanizzo, Mary Murphy, Patricia Ephgrave regarding
Gateway Project; Karen Fox regarding Compeer; Cecilia Norris regarding Need for an
adult crossing guard at Horn School [Staff response included x2]; Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding Removal of one on- street metered parking space (L208N) and
four designated moped parking spaces; Establishment of a COMMERCIAL
LOADING ZONE 30 MINUTE LIMIT 6 AM — 6 PM with a 2 AM TO 6 AM TOW -
AWAY ZONE on the east side of the 200 block of North Linn Street.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 13 -284, APPROVING THE
CITY STREET FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2013. Finance Dir. Bockenstedt presented a power point.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 13 -285, APPROVING
THE COMPETITIVE CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR DISPOSITION OF
CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY - UNIVERSITY PROJECT I
URBAN RENEWAL AREA; 2) DETERMINING THAT THE OFFER SUBMITTED BY
HIERONYMUS SQUARE ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. SATISFIES THE OFFERING
REQUIREMENTS AND DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT WITH
HIERONYMUS SQUARE ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. IN THE EVENT THAT NO
COMPETING PROPOSALS ARE SUBMITTED; 3) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for
November 12 ON THE PROPOSED CONVEYANCE; AND 4) SOLICITING
COMPETING PROPOSALS. PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave., distributed correspondence regarding ADA
automatic openers on the second floor restroom doors at the public Library. Moved by
Throgmorton, seconded by Payne, to accept correspondence. Rockne Cole, 1607 E.
Court St., appeared regarding the Hieronymus Square project at the corner of Clinton
and Burlington. Dr. Laura Dunlap, 39 Montgomery Place, appeared regarding
Constitution Week. Mayor Hayek read the proclamation announced earlier in the
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meeting. Roger Knight Jr., 320 E. Washington St., appeared regarding sidewalks
needing repair; Mediacom service to low income residents; the need for trimming trees
and loose bricks in the Ped Mall downtown. Bruce Ayati, 821 N. Linn St.; appeared
regarding the Gateway Project. Brandon Ross, 1822 Rochester Ave., appeared
regarding the celebration of the Constitution.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 1.31 acres located
at the southwest corner of the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Westwinds Drive from
Low Density Multi - Family (RM -12) Zone to Planned Development Overlay /Low Density
Multi- Family (OPD -RM12) Zone (REZ13- 00019/SUB13- 00012). 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. Duane Musser, MMS Consultants, appeared on behalf of the applicant. Moved
by Mims, seconded by Dickens to continue public hearing and defer ordinance
conditionally rezoning 1.31 acres located at the southwest corner of the intersection of
Melrose Avenue and Westwinds Drive from Low Density Multi - Family (RM -12) Zone to
Planned Development Overlay /Low Density Multi - Family (OPD -RM12) Zone (REZ13-
00019/SUB13- 00012), until October 1St
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 2.19
acres located east of Dodge Street, north of Conklin Lane, and west of Dodge Street
Court from Community Commercial (CC -2) to Low Density MultiFamily (RM -12) (REZ13-
00020). The Mayor requested Council Members disclose any ex parte communications
and Dobyns reported. PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point. Glenn Siders,
Southgate Development Services, appeared representing the owners. Clifton Young,
1124 Dodge St. Ct. and Tim Furman, 1263 Dodge St. Ct. appeared. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Moved by Payne, seconded by Champion, to accept
correspondence from Cheryl Cruise, Stephen Wootton, Mary Lou Emery, Tim and Kate
Furman, Alan and Carol MacVey, Lori Lee Dockery, Oscar Graham, Clif and Teresa
Young.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 2.19 acres located north of Dodge Street Court, east of Conklin Lane, and
south of Dodge Street from Community Commercial (CC -2) to Low Density MultiFamily
(RM -12) (REZ13- 00020), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14: Zoning to allow
additional building height and floor area, alternative ground floor transparency and
building articulation standards, and lower parking requirements for properties zoned
Central Business Support (CB -2) that are located in the Riverfront Crossings District.
PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 14: Zoning
to allow additional building height and floor area, alternative ground floor transparency
and building articulation standards, and lower parking requirements for properties zoned
Central Business Support (CB -2) that are located in the Riverfront Crossings District, be
given first vote.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 13 -4550, AMENDING TITLE 14:
ZONING TO BROADEN THE USES ALLOWED IN THE INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL
(CI -1) ZONE, be passed and adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Throgmorton, that ORD. 13 -4551, AMENDING
TITLE 14: ZONING TO DELETE THE SPECIFIC STREET WIDTH REQUIREMENT
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FOR DAYCARE USES, GENERAL EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES, AND
RELIGIOUS /PRIVATE GROUP ASSEMBLY, be passed and adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance rezoning 13.07 -acres of
land located at 1729 Dubuque Road from Low Density Single Family (RS -5) to Planned
Development Overlay -Low Density Single Family (OPD -5) ZONE (REZ1 1 -00010), be
given second vote. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose any ex parte
communications and none were reported. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek,
Mims, Payne. Nays: Throgmorton.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that ORD. 13 -4552, CONDITIONALLY
REZONING 1.05 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON NORTH 1ST AVENUE, NORTH OF
ROCHESTER AVENUE FROM LOW DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY (RM -12) ZONE TO
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY /LOW DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY (OPD /RM -12)
ZONE (REZ13- 00004), be passed and adopted. The following individuals appeared:
Ed Wasserman, 555 N. First Avenue presented a power point; Judy Buddenbaum, 557
N. First Avenue; Jim Jacob, VJ Engineering appeared on behalf of the applicant, and
presented a power point. City Engr. Knoche present for discussion. Moved by Mims,
seconded by Dobyns, to accept correspondence from Edward Wasserman, Jim & Judy
Buddenbaum, William Pusateri..
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to approve sending a letter to Johnson County
Board of Adjustment for a conditional use permit for Al -Iman Center Cemetery on
Sharon Center Road.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2014 Operating Budget.
Finance Dir. Bockenstedt presented a power point.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 13 -286, AMENDING THE
CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 OPERATING
BUDGET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Normandy Drive Restoration
Project Phase 2 project, establishing the amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
directing the City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of
bids. Gregg Geerdes, 890 Park Place, appeared. Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran present for
discussion.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 13 -287, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORMANDY DRIVE RESTORATION PROJECT
PHASE 2 PROJECT, ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO
BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, that ORD. 13 -4553, AMENDING TITLE 9,
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING METER ZONES AND
PARKING LOTS, SECTION 4, USE OF PARKING LOTS: TO ASSIGN THE CITY
MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, THE RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY TO SET THE
DAYS AND TIMES FOR WHICH A FEE MAY BE CHARGED, AS WELL AS THE
LENGTH OF TIME A VEHICLE MAY BE PARKED, IN CITY LOTS, be passed and
adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dobyns, that ORD. 13 -4554, AMENDING TITLE
8, ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "MISCELLANEOUS
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OFFENSES," TO LIMIT STORING PERSONAL PROPERTY ON RIGHT OF WAY, TO
PROHIBIT SOLICITING BY PARKING METERS AND AT CITY PLAZA ENTRANCES,
TO PROHIBIT LYING ON ELEVATED PLANTERS, TO PROHIBIT LYING ON
BENCHES DURING CERTAIN HOURS, AND TO RESTRICT USING ELECTRICAL
OUTLETS, be passed and adopted. The following individuals appeared: Roger Knight,
Jr., 320 E. Washington St.; Robert Britt, Rundell St.; Phil Kemp, Trinity Episcopal
Church, 1905 Muscatine Ave.; Nancy Bird, Ex. Dir. Downtown District, 141/2 S. Clinton
St.; Amanda Van Horne, Trinity Episcopal Church, 1722 Ridgeway Dr.; Bill Nusser,
downtown business owner and President of Iowa City Downtown District, 508 River St.;
Karen Nichols, 1737 F St.; Astrid Bennett, Iowa Artisans Gallery; Rev. Ben Webb,
Trinity Episcopal Church; and Jan Palmer, 814 Bowery St. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Mims, Payne, Champion, Dickens, Dobyns,
Hayek. Nays: Throgmorton. Council Member Throgmorton stated he would be making
two separate motions as distributed on page 2 of his handout to Council. Moved by
Throgmorton, seconded by Mims, to instruct staff not to enforce the personal
possessions provisions of the ordinance until a location for safe, secure, and accessible
temporary storage of personal possessions is provided. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion to amend failed, 1/6,
Throgmorton voting "yes ". Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Mims, that the City
acknowledge receipt of the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board's
(LHCB's) recent working paper concerning the "Housing First" option and the Frequent
User Service Enhancement, or FUSE, model; and that we direct the staff to assist the
LHCB in developing the details of how Housing First and the FUSE model can best be
applied to the problem of homelessness and associated ills in Iowa City. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion to amend
failed, 1/6, Throgmorton voting "yes ". Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to
accept correspondence from Beth Ingram, Kristin Johnson, Katherine Jones, Joy Smith
and David Rust, Karen Nichols, Phil Kemp, Miranda Peyton, Ritu Jain.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 13 -288, ADOPTING A POLICY
FOR UNATTENDED PROPERTY THAT IS SEIZED. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote. Ayes: Payne, Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims. Nays:
Throgmorton.
Moved by Mims, seconded by 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 -4555, AMENDING TITLE 8, POLICE REGULATIONS,
CHAPTER 8, POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD, BY REPEALING CHAPTER 8 IN
ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW CHAPTER 8, CITIZENS POLICE
REVIEW BOARD, be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded
by Payne, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 13 -289, APPROVING THE
BY -LAWS OF THE CITIZENS POLICE REVIEW BOARD, INCLUDING A NAME
CHANGE FROM POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD AND REPEALING
RESOLUTIONS 97 -394, 98 -52, 98 -303, 01 -10, 01 -251, AND 03 -189.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 13 -290, TO ADOPT THE IOWA
CITY CITIZENS POLICE REVIEW BOARD STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
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AND GUIDELINES INCLUDING A NAME CHANGE FROM POLICE CITIZENS
REVIEW BOARD AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 08 -77.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following vacancies and all
will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1,
2012 - December 31, 2016 (New full term); Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -
year term January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013 plus an additional five -year term
January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2018; Historic Preservation Commission for a
Jefferson St. representative to fill three -year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016
(New District formed); Historic Preservation Commission for a Northside District
representative, for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 29,
2014. 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 Board and Commission vacancies:
Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus a
three -year term ending January 1, 2017; Public Art Advisory Committee for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2015. Applications must
be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2013.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Adjustment, Board of for a vacancy to fill a
five -year term January 1, 2014 — January 1, 2019; Appeals, Board of, for a five -year
term January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018; Human Rights Commission for two
vacancies to fill three -year terms January 1, 2014 — January 1, 2017; Parks and
Recreation Commission for three vacancies to fill four -year terms January 1, 2014 —
January 1, 2018; Public Art Advisory Committee for a three -year term January 1, 2014 —
January 1, 2017; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three -year terms
January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2016. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, November 6, 2013.
Council Member Dickens reported on the great entertainment at the Soul Fest the
previous week -end.
Council Member Champion noted the remarks earlier regarding dirt on First Avenue
as a result of construction; and noted she had resigned from the Criminal Justice
Coordinating Committee when the jail bond issue failed.
Mayor Hayek reported on a meeting with the Japanese delegation from the State
Department earlier in the day; and the Oktoberfest event September 28.
City Manager Markus stated the City had received a $4.8 million grant to protect
clear zones at the Airport.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adjourn meeting 10:37 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk