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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 7, 2014
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff Members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes,
Karr, Fosse, Davidson, Clark, Andrew.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lincoln
Elementary students: Esti Brady, Matt Taylor.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and /or adopted as presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: December 17 Special Formal Official & Complete; December 17 Work
Session; December 17 Regular Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Board of
Library Trustees - November 21; Housing and Community Development
Commission — November 21; Human Rights Commission — October 15 (revised);
Human Rights Commission — November 19; Senior Center Commission — October
24; Telecommunications Commission — October 28.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Class C Beer Permit for The Convenience Store, LLC., dba The Convenience Store,
106 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's
Place, 115 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's
Place, 115 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for 2 -Tone, Inc. dba Bluebird Diner,
330 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo- James, 118 E.
Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Pub on Clinton St., dba Pints, 118 S.
Clinton St.
Permanent Transfer: Class C Beer Permit for Aldi, Inc., dba Aldi, Inc. #67, 1534
Gilbert St. S, to 760 Ruppert Rd.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14 -3, AWARDING CONTRACT to Condor, Inc.
for $529,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY PARK
POOL ADA RENOVATIONS PROJECT; RES. 14 -4, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE FY 2014 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT; RES. 14 -5,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER, TILE
LINE, WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR ROCHESTER
RIDGE - PART FOUR, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN
FOR PUBLIC USE; RES. 14 -6, DESIGNATING THE ROUTE OF HISTORIC US 6
AND AUTHORIZING SIGNAGE TO BE INSTALLED WITHIN THE IOWA CITY CITY
LIMITS.
Setting Public Hearings: set a public hearing for January 21 on an ordinance
amending Title 15: Land Subdivisions, removing maximum distance requirements for
the placement of clustered mailboxes in new subdivisions and adding guidelines to
ensure appropriate placement of large concentrations of mailboxes; RES. 14 -7,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 21, 2014 ON PLANS,
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SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
2014 SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Joseph Jason regarding Petition — Asperger Syndrome must
end; Sara Barron regarding From Big Brothers Big Sisters — Our year -end progress
report; Charles Eastham regarding Thank you for supporting FasTrac; Jannette
Taylor regarding United Action for Youth and Community Partners — Find Your
Voices Project; Bob Thompson regarding Iowa City "Citizens Survey" [Council
Member and staff response included]; Mike Carberry; Palmer Holden; Caroline
Dieterle regarding Fiberright contract; Corey Wilson; Paula Brandt; Amy Pretorius
regarding Foster Road Egress / Peninsula access; H. Ernest Lund regarding
Sidewalk extension along Mormon Trek Blvd [Staff response included]; Jerry
Bokassa regarding Housing and Urban Dev. Class Action Suit; Bob Oppliger
regarding Walking Friendly Community Designation; Acting Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding Prohibit parking near alley entrance on east side of 10 -block of
Valley Avenue.
Roger Knight, Jr. appeared regarding snow removal and ice build -up where the
sidewalk and street meet; sidewalk repairs; and affordable rents for low income
residents. Mayor Hayek asked staff to work with the Downtown District on snow
removal issues.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 14 -4568, REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 15.78 ACRES FROM COUNTY RESIDENTIAL (R) TO
NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P -1) AND 29.07 ACRES FROM COUNTY RESIDENTIAL
(R) TO INTERIM DEVELOPMENT — SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (ID -RS)
LOCATED ON SYCAMORE STREET SOUTH OF THE CURRENT CITY LIMITS
(REZ13- 00023), be passed and adopted. The Mayor asked Council Members to
disclose any ex parte communications and none were reported.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 14 -4569, REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 15.14 ACRES FROM COUNTY RESIDENTIAL (R) TO
NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P -1) LOCATED ON AMERICAN LEGION ROAD AND
BARRINGTON ROAD (REZ13- 00025), be passed and adopted. The Mayor asked
Council Members to disclose any ex parte communications and none were reported.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Rocky Shore Stormwater Pump
Station 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 Throgmorton, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -8, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROCKY SHORE STORMWATER PUMP STATION
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 Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -9, ESTABLISHING
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION.
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Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: appoint Gosia Clore, 1133 E. Court Street, to the Historic
Preservation Commission for Longfellow District to fill three -year term, March 29, 2014
— March 29, 2017; appoint Ben Sandell, 2125 F Street, and reappoint Andy Litton, 430
W. Park Road, Historic Preservation Commission for two vacancies for At Large
Representative to fill three -year term, March 29, 2014 — March 29, 2017.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Commission for two vacancies to fill a
four -year term March 1, 2014 — March 1, 2018; Public Art Advisory Committee for an
unexpired term effective upon appointment — January 1, 2015; Telecommunications
Commission for two vacancies to fill a three -year term, March 13, 2014 — March 13,
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 vacancies: 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; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment
for a five -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016 (New full term); Appeals,
Board of for a five -year term January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018; Civil Service
Commission for a four -year term, April 5, 2014 - April 3, 2018; Historic Preservation
Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill a three -year term, March 29, 2013
— March 29, 2016 (New District formed); Historic Preservation Commission for a
Northside representative to fill a three -year term, March 29, 2014 — March 29, 2017.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 29, 2014.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Charter Review Commission for nine
vacancies to fill a one -year term beginning April 1, 2014 and ending no later than April
1, 2015. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2014.
Council Member Dobyns welcomed Council Member Botchway to the Council.
Council Member Dickens also welcomed Council Member Botchway; and thanked
staff for making the budget process run very smoothly this year.
Mayor Pro tem Mims echoed Council Member Dickens comments regarding the
budget process, and hopes the community views the budget, Council priorities and
Council's strategic plan; and welcomed Council Member Botchway.
Council Member Throgmorton stated he hoped everyone would be safe and warm
with the cold weather conditions.
Council Member Botchway thanked City staff for helping him jump right into the
budget process.
Mayor Hayek also complimented staff on the budget process; and thanked all City
staff involved in keeping services going in the unbelievably cold weather.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adjourn meeting at 7:23 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 12/17/13
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:00 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 strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent or
pending where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of
the governmental body in that litigation.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 6:04 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 /Marian K. Karr, City Cler
Submitted for publication - 12/23/2013.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356 -5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 17, 2013
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr,
Fosse, Purdy, Gannon, Davidson, Lang, Adhikari, Andrew, Bockenstedt.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Champion, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation
is imminent or pending where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage
the position of the governmental body in that litigation.
Council returned to open session 6:03 p.m.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adjourn special meeting 6:04 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: December 27, 2013
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, December 17, 2013, 6:04 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: Bramel
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Andrew, Adhikari, Fosse, Davidson, Bockenstedt,
Jennings, Sandberg, Long, Purdy
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
[Meeting stated at conclusion of executive session and special formal.]
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar item # 3f(3) — emergency access to the Peninsula Neighborhood) In
response to Council Member Throgmorton, Public Works Dir. Fosse stated there had
been some redevelopment discussions in the area and once those have been decided
staff would be in a better position to negotiate the remaining connection piece for
temporary access.
2. (Agenda item # 7 — UniverCity sale, 430 S. Lucas... authorizing conveyance ....)
Community Dev. Coordinator Long responded to questions regarding income eligibility
and median income.
3. (Agenda item # 8 — Flood Mitigation Sales Tax Increment Fund ...) Council Member
Throgmorton requested staff be prepared to explain the item during the formal meeting.
4. (Agenda item # 9 — Solid Waste Management Services ... recommending Fiberright... as
preferred contractor...) Council Member Throgmorton stated he would be making a
motion at the formal meeting requesting deferral of the item. Public Works Dir. Fosse
present for discussion.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS f# 121
Board of Appeals - appoint John Forman Gay (electrician) and readvertise one
Public Art Advisory Committee — reappoint Bill Nusser
Senior Center — Jack Hobbs
CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF THE SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM
Public Works Dir. Fosse presented a power point map showing properties that were marked for
sidewalk repair in the last ten years. After discussion Council agreed to make no changes to
the current program.
ACTION: None at this time. (Fosse)
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DISCUSSION OF STRATEGIC PLAN 2014 [# 3a(1)l
Asst. to the City Manager Fruin presented a power point highlighting the last two pages of the
report "2014 -2015 Strategic Planning Council Priorities ".
ACTION: Resolution will be prepared for January 4th organizational meeting for adoption
of the Plan. ( Fruin)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [December 5,121
December 5
1. (IP4 — Corridor Business Journal Economic Forecast Luncheon) Mayor Pro tem Mims
indicated interest to attend the CBJ luncheon.
December 12
1. (11313 — Housing and Community Development minutes ... November 21.) Council
Member Throgmorton referenced the draft minutes concerning a study being done by
Jerry Anthony and the Public Policy Center, and questioned when the study would be
completed. Community Development Coordinator Long indicated the study was a bit
overdue and hoped it would be done in the next week.
2. (IP4 — KXIC Radio Show) Council agreed to the following schedule:
December 18 — Champion
December 25 — Holiday
January 1 - Holiday
January 8 — Hayek
January 15 — Dickens
January 22 — Payne
January 29 - Dobyns
COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE
1. Council Member Dobyns stated he would be commenting on the tour of the new Grossix
Building at the formal meeting.
2. Council Member Throgmorton reported on the Oakdale Community Choir event on
Thursday, December 12th; and the visit with Heritage Christian School second graders
on December 10th
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP # 4 of 12/12 Info Packetl
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
None
Meeting adjourned 6:40 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 12/17/13
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 presented Student Citizenship Awards to Shimek Elementary students:
Griffin Roach, Azzurra Sartini- Rideout, Franz Stolpen.
The Mayor proclaimed Connie Champion Day, December 18, 2013.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received, or approved, and /or adopted as presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: November 25 Work Session — Strategic Planning; November 25 Work
Session — Orientation; December 3 Special Formal Official & Complete; December 3
Work Session; December 3 Regular Formal Official & Complete; December 9
Special Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Planning
and Zoning Commission — November 7 (formal); Planning and Zoning Commission —
November 21 (formal); Public Art Advisory Committee — November 7.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
(Renewal): Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 S.
Waterfront; Class C Liquor License for Mekong Restaurant, 5 Sturgis Corner Drive,
Suite 1000, Class C Liquor License for Ridge Pub, 1095 Silvercrest Circle; Class C
Beer Permit for Creekside Market, 2601 Hwy 6 East, Class C Liquor License for Iowa
City Yacht Club, L.L.C., dba Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St. #10; Class B Native
Wine Permit for The Basket Cases, 601 St. Thomas Ct.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 13 -343, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE LISTING
AGREEMENT WITH LEPIC - KROEGER REALTORS FOR THE NORTH AIRPORT
SUBDIVISION TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR ONE YEAR; RES. 13 -344,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE IOWA RIVER
RESTORATION /BURLINGTON STREET DAM MODIFICATION PROJECT; RES.
13 -345, AMENDING THE 2011 PERSONNEL POLICIES BY AMENDING SECTION
9, "PERSONNEL TRANSACTIONS ", SUBSECTION F, "FAIR LABOR STANDARDS
ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION ", BY CHANGING THE WORK CYCLE FOR NOW
EXEMPT POLICE OFFICERS FROM A 28- DAY /171 HOUR WORK CYCLE TO A 14
DAY /86 HOUR WORK CYCLE; Accepting the FY 2015 ICDD Budget and directing
staff to incorporate the figures in the City's FY 2015 Budget.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 13 -346, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
JANUARY 7, 2014 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROCKY SHORE
STORMWATER PUMP STATION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
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PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Karen Reisetter regarding Build a bridge, physically and
mentality [Staff response included]; Christina Wells regarding Study of Fair Hiring
Practices — Cemetery Manager [Staff response included]; Michelle Johnson; Chad
Johnson; Kay and Tony Weiler regarding Emergency Access to the Peninsula
Neighborhood; Terry and Susan Rew regarding Housing Issues [Staff response
included]; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Parking Prohibition on
Emerald Street in front of Horn Elementary School.
The following individuals appeared regarding a secondary access from the
Peninsula Neighborhood in flooding situation: Tony Weiler, 770 Barber Place, and Carl
Baker, 752 Foster Rd. Brandon Ross appeared regarding: outgoing Council Member
Champion's service to community; disagreement with the City on funding of affordable
housing and loss of jobs; SEATS funding; and tax breaks to wealthy people. Senior
Center Commissioner Jay Honohan thanked Council Member Champion for her service
and updated Council on activities at the Senior Center.
The Mayor stated the applicant had withdrawn their application and no action would
be taken on public hearing and ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 2.5
acres of land located at 21 West Benton Street and 820 South Riverside Drive from
Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone to Overlay Planned Development - Community
Commercial (OPD -CC -2) Zone (REZ13 -00022 / O'Brien). Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Hunter Parks.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning 15.78 acres from County
Residential (R) to Neighborhood Public (P -1) and 29.07 acres from County Residential
(R) to Interim Development Residential Single- Family (ID -RS) located on Sycamore
Street South of the current city limits (REZ13- 00023), be given second vote.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning approximately 15.14 acres from
County Residential (R) to Neighborhood Public (P -1) located on American Legion Road
and Barrington Road (REZ13- 00025), be given second vote. Moved and seconded
that ORD. 13 -4565, REZONING APPROXIMATELY 3.77 -ACRES FROM INTERIM
DEVELOPMENT SINGLE FAMILY (ID -RS) ZONE TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
OVERLAY — LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (OPD -5) ZONE FOR CARDINAL RIDGE
PAR 4, LOCATED ON CAMP CARDINAL ROAD SOUTH OF KENNEDY PARKWAY
(REZ- 00024/SUB13- 00018), be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -347, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
PLAT OF CARDINAL RIDGE — PART 4, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB13- 00018).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -348, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
PLAT OF GENERAL QUARTERS - PART TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB13- 00023).
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement to
convey approximately .75 acres at the northeast corner of the intersection of N. Dodge
Street and Prairie Du Chien road to Hy -Vee, Inc. and authorizing conveyance in
accordance therewith.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -349, APPROVING A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT TO CONVEY APPROXIMATELY .75 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF N. DODGE STREET AND PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
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ROAD TO HY -VEE, INC. AND AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE IN ACCORDANCE
THEREWITH.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 430 South Lucas Street.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -350, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 430 SOUTH LUCAS STREET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -351, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY TO USE SALES TAX INCREMENT REVENUE FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT
OF REVENUE FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT FUND.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -352, RECOMMENDING FIBERIGHT, LLC
AS THE PREFERRED CONTRACTOR FOR THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ISSUED JULY 15, 2013. The following
individuals appeared: Todd Taylor, 1416 A Ave. NW (CR), AFSCME Local # 61;
Caroline Dieterle; Curt Moore, 3169 Dubuque St NE; Tom Carsner, Ali Hayford, # E.
Benton St., Vice President for Sales and Market at City Carton Recycling; Mike
Carberry, 2029 Friendship St., also thanks Council Member Champion for her service;
Demetrios Hadjis, Green -R -You, 3322 Stoneview Circle SW (CR); Martha Norbeck, 906
S.7 th Ave., also thanked Council Member Throgmorton for his remarks regarding
development around schools; Larry Fitzpatrick, 115 Montrose Ave., President AFSCME
Local #183; John Ockenfels, Past President and CEO of City Carton Recycling; and
Alec Bramel, UISG City Council Liaison. 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 -4566, AMENDING TITLE 3, ENTITLED "FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES,"
CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES, AND
PENALTIES," SECTION 6, " STORMWATER UTILITY FEE" AND AMENDING TITLE
16 ENTITLED "PUBLIC WORKS," CHAPTER 3, "CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE G,
"STORM WATER COLLECTION, DISCHARGE AND RUNOFF," SECTION 10(F)(3) TO
CHANGE THE RATE OF THE STORMWATER UTILITY FEE. 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 -4567, AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED "BUSINESS AND LICENSE
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "TAXICABS," TO CHANGE THE
DEFINITION OF PEDICAB.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 -353, SUBMITTAL OF A LETTER TO
THE IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY APPROVING THE
RELOCATION OF CONNECTFIVE TO CORALVILLE, IOWA. Mark Nolte, Iowa City
Area Development Group, appeared.
Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to Boards and
Commissions: appoint John Forman Gay, 1203 Friendly Avenue, to the Board of
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Appeals for a Licensed Electrician, or a qualified trade representative for an Unexpired
Term Effective upon Appointment— December 31, 2015; appoint Bill Nusser, 508 River
Street, to the Public Art Advisory Committee for a three year term January 1, 2014 —
January 1, 2017.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following vacancies and
all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1,
2009 - December 31, 2013 plus an additional five -year term January 1, 2014 —
December 31, 2018; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1,
2012 - December 31, 2016 (New full term); Appeals, Board of, for a five -year term
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018; Historic Preservation Commission for a
Jefferson St. representative to fill a three -year term, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016
(New District formed); appoint Jack Hobbs, 1492 Cromwell Place, to the Senior Center
Commission for an unexpired term effective upon appointment ending December 31,
2016. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six
publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Commission for two
vacancies to fill a four -year term March 1, 2014 — March 1, 2018; Historic Preservation
Commission for the Longfellow District for a three -year term, March 29, 2014 — March
29, 2017; Historic Preservation Commission for two vacancies for At Large
Representative to fill three -year term, March 29, 2014 — March 29, 2017; Public Art
Advisory Committee for an unexpired term effective upon appointment — January 1,
2015; Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to fill a three -year term,
March 13, 2014 — March 13, 2017. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, December 18, 2013.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Civil Service Commission for a four -year
term, April 5, 2014 - April 3, 2018; Historic Preservation Commission for a Northside
representative to fill a three -year term, March 29, 2014 — March 29, 2017. Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 29, 2014.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 9:05 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 /Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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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
DECEMBER 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, Dilkes,
Karr, Fosse, Yapp, Jordan, Andrew, Davidson, Bockenstedt, Purdy.
The Mayor presented Student Citizenship Awards to Shimek Elementary students:
Griffin Roach, Azzurra Sartini - Rideout, Franz Stolpen.
The Mayor proclaimed Connie Champion Day, December 18, 2013 and presented
outgoing Council Member Connie Champion a Marcia Wegman print and flowers in
recognition of her 16 years as a Council Member. Metropolitan Planning Organization of
Johnson County (MPOJC) Executive Dir. Yapp presented Council Member Champion
with a certificate for her serve to the board over the past 16 years, and serving as Chair
in 2003. Former Council Member and Mayor Regenia Bailey offered congratulations.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and /or adopted as presented.
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: November 25 Work Session — Strategic Planning; November 25 Work
Session — Orientation; December 3 Special Formal Official & Complete; December 3
Work Session; December 3 Regular Formal Official & Complete; December 9
Special Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Planning
and Zoning Commission — November 7 (formal); Planning and Zoning Commission —
November 21 (formal); Public Art Advisory Committee — November 7.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
(Renewal): Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Carlos
O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 S. Waterfront; Class C Liquor License for Mekong
Enterprises, Inc., dba Mekong Restaurant, 5 Sturgis Corner Drive, Suite 1000
Class C Liquor License for Legacy Independent LP, dba Ridge Pub, 1095 Silvercrest
Circle; Class C Beer Permit for Sector, Inc. dba Creekside Market, 2601 Hwy 6 East
Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Yacht Club, L.L.C., dba Iowa City Yacht Club,
13 S. Linn St. #10; Class B Native Wine Permit for Cindy Ruppert, dba The Basket
Cases, 601 St. Thomas Ct.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 13 -343, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE LISTING
AGREEMENT WITH LEPIC - KROEGER REALTORS FOR THE NORTH AIRPORT
SUBDIVISION TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR ONE YEAR; RES. 13 -344,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE IOWA RIVER
RESTORATION /BURLINGTON STREET DAM MODIFICATION PROJECT; RES.
13 -345, AMENDING THE 2011 PERSONNEL POLICIES BY AMENDING SECTION
9, "PERSONNEL TRANSACTIONS ", SUBSECTION F, "FAIR LABOR STANDARDS
ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION ", BY CHANGING THE WORK CYCLE FOR NOW
EXEMPT POLICE OFFICERS FROM A 28- DAY /171 HOUR WORK CYCLE TO A 14
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DAY /86 HOUR WORK CYCLE; Accepting the FY 2015 ICDD Budget and directing
staff to incorporate the figures in the City's FY 2015 Budget.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 13 -346, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
JANUARY 7, 2014 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROCKY SHORE
STORMWATER PUMP STATION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Karen Reisetter regarding Build a bridge, physically and
mentality [Staff response included]; Christina Wells regarding Study of Fair Hiring
Practices — Cemetery Manager [Staff response included]; Michelle Johnson; Chad
Johnson; Kay and Tony Weiler regarding Emergency Access to the Peninsula
Neighborhood; Terry and Susan Rew regarding Housing Issues [Staff response
included]; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Parking Prohibition on
Emerald Street in front of Horn Elementary School.
Council Member Throgmorton noted the work session minutes of November 25, and the
strategic plan for the next two years attached.
The following individuals appeared regarding a secondary access from the
Peninsula Neighborhood in flooding situation: Tony Weiler, 770 Barber Place, and Carl
Baker, 752 Foster Rd. Brandon Ross appeared regarding: outgoing Council Member
Champion's service to community; disagreement with the City on funding of affordable
housing and loss of jobs; SEATS funding; and tax breaks to wealthy people. Senior
Center Commissioner Jay Honohan thanked Council Member Champion for her service
and updated Council on activities at the Senior Center.
The Mayor stated the applicant had withdrawn their application and no action would
be taken on public hearing and ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 2.5
acres of land located at 21 West Benton Street and 820 South Riverside Drive from
Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone to Overlay Planned Development - Community
Commercial (OPD -CC -2) Zone (REZ13 -00022 / O'Brien). Moved by Mims, seconded
by Dickens, to accept correspondence from Hunter Parks.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance rezoning 15.78 acres
from County Residential (R) to Neighborhood Public (P -1) and 29.07 acres from County
Residential (R) to Interim Development Residential Single - Family (ID -RS) located on
Sycamore Street South of the current city limits (REZ13 -00023 / Iowa City School
District), be given second vote. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose any ex
parte communications and none were reported.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance rezoning approximately
15.14 acres from County Residential (R) to Neighborhood Public (P -1) located on
American Legion Road and Barrington Road (REZ13 -00025 / Iowa City School District),
be given second vote. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose any ex parte
communications and none were reported.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, that ORD. 13 -4565, REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 3.77 -ACRES FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE FAMILY
(ID -RS) ZONE TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY — LOW DENSITY SINGLE
FAMILY (OPD -5) ZONE FOR CARDINAL RIDGE PAR 4, LOCATED ON CAMP
CARDINAL ROAD SOUTH OF KENNEDY PARKWAY (REZ- 00024/SUB13- 00018), be
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passed and adopted. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose any ex parte
communications and none were reported.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 13 -347, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CARDINAL RIDGE — PART 4, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB13-
00018). PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 13 -348, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GENERAL QUARTERS - PART TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
(SUB13- 00023). PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Staff will report back on questions raised regarding the
cul -de -sac. 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.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement to
convey approximately .75 acres at the northeast corner of the intersection of N. Dodge
Street and Prairie Du Chien road to Hy -Vee, Inc. and authorizing conveyance in
accordance therewith. No one appeared.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 13 -349, APPROVING A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO CONVEY APPROXIMATELY .75 ACRES AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF N. DODGE STREET AND
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD TO HY -VEE, INC. AND AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE IN
ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 430 South Lucas Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 13 -350, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 430 SOUTH LUCAS
STREET. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 13 -351, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY TO USE SALES TAX INCREMENT REVENUE FROM THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT FUND. Community
Dev., Planner Purdy present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed
their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 13 -352, RECOMMENDING
FIBERIGHT, LLC AS THE PREFERRED CONTRACTOR FOR THE SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ISSUED JULY 15, 2013.
Moved by Throgmorton to defer the item until the January 7, 2014 Council meeting.
The Mayor declared the motion dead for lack of a second. Public Works Dir. Fosse
presented a power point. The following individuals appeared: Todd Taylor, 1416 A
Ave. NW (CR), AFSCME Local # 61; Caroline Dieterle; Curt Moore, 3169 Dubuque St
NE; Tom Carsner, Ali Hayford, # E. Benton St., Vice President for Sales and Market at
City Carton Recycling; Mike Carberry, 2029 Friendship St., also thanks Council Member
Champion for her service; Demetrios Hadjis, Green -R -You, 3322 Stoneview Circle SW
(CR); Martha Norbeck, 906 S. 7th Ave., also thanked Council Member Throgmorton for
his remarks regarding development around schools; Larry Fitzpatrick, 115 Montrose
Ave., President AFSCME Local #183; John Ockenfels, Past President and CEO of City
Carton Recycling; and Alec Bramel, UISG City Council Liaison. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with
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the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Champion,
Dickens. Nays: Throgmorton. Correspondence was received from Garry Klein.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 13 -4566, AMENDING TITLE 3, ENTITLED "FINANCES,
TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES,
BONDS, FINES, AND PENALTIES," SECTION 6, " STORMWATER UTILITY FEE" AND
AMENDING TITLE 16 ENTITLED "PUBLIC WORKS," CHAPTER 3, "CITY UTILITIES,"
ARTICLE G, "STORM WATER COLLECTION, DISCHARGE AND RUNOFF,"
SECTION 10(F)(3) TO CHANGE THE RATE OF THE STORMWATER UTILITY FEE.
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 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 -4567, AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED "BUSINESS AND
LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "TAXICABS," TO CHANGE THE
DEFINITION OF PEDICAB.be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims,
seconded by Throgmorton, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Mims seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 13 -353, SUBMITTAL OF A
LETTER TO THE IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY APPROVING THE
RELOCATION OF CONNECTFIVE TO CORALVILLE, IOWA. Mark Nolte, Iowa City
Area Development Group, appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to make the following appointments to Boards
and Commissions: appoint John Forman Gay, 1203 Friendly Avenue, to the Board of
Appeals for a Licensed Electrician, or a qualified trade representative for an Unexpired
Term Effective upon Appointment — December 31, 2015; appoint Bill Nusser, 508 River
Street, to the Public Art Advisory Committee for a three year term January 1, 2014 —
January 1, 2017.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following vacancies and
all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1,
2009 - December 31, 2013 plus an additional five -year term January 1, 2014 —
December 31, 2018; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1,
2012 - December 31, 2016 (New full term); Appeals, Board of, for a five -year term
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018; Historic Preservation Commission for a
Jefferson St. representative to fill a three -year term, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016
(New District formed); appoint Jack Hobbs, 1492 Cromwell Place, to the Senior Center
Commission for an unexpired term effective upon appointment ending December 31,
2016. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six
publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Commission for two
vacancies to fill a four -year term March 1, 2014 — March 1, 2018; Historic Preservation
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Commission for the Longfellow District for a three -year term, March 29, 2014 — March
29, 2017; Historic Preservation Commission for two vacancies for At Large
Representative to fill three -year term, March 29, 2014 — March 29, 2017; Public Art
Advisory Committee for an unexpired term effective upon appointment — January 1,
2015; Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to fill a three -year term,
March 13, 2014 — March 13, 2017. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, December 18, 2013.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Civil Service Commission for a four -year
term, April 5, 2014 - April 3, 2018; Historic Preservation Commission for a Northside
representative to fill a three -year term, March 29, 2014 — March 29, 2017. Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 29, 2014.
Outgoing Council Member Champion received congratulations and thanks from all
Council Members. Council Member Champion thanked everyone and stated it had
been a pleasure to serve on the City Council.
Mayor Pro tem Mims and Council Member Dobyns reported on the tour they had at
the newly remodeled Grossix Building, 30 Clinton St.
Mayor Hayek announced an Iowa wrestling meet and greet event followed by a
documentary on the Iowa wrestling program on Friday, December 20, at the Englert.
The City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk expressed gratitude to outgoing
Council Member Champion.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Champion to adjourn meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk