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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 4, 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, Dulek,
Karr, Andrew, Davidson, Moran, Morris, Fosse, Bockenstedt.
The Mayor presented Student Citizenship Awards to Robert Lucas Elementary
student: Alex Nunez; and Hoover Elementary students: Spencer Goodman and Rose
Marie Nkumu.
The Mayor proclaimed Special Olympics Month — March. Joyce Rossi and Special
Olympians Justin Conklin, Ann Greenstein, Geoff Hacker, Mallory Earnest, Dree
Jacques, Melanie Justice, Breanna McFarland, Jill Michalek, Danielle Morgan, Hayley
Musser, Autumn Nelson, Randy Noel, Kelly Peterson, Sara Rugg, Eliana Friendman,
and Jennifer Foster.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and /or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: February 18 Work Session, February 18 Regular Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Historic
Preservation Commission — November 14, 2013; Historic Preservation Commission
— December 12, 2013; Housing & Community Development Comm. — December19,
2013; Housing & Community Development Comm. — January 16; Human Rights
Commission — January 21; Planning and Zoning Commission — January 13
(informal); Planning and Zoning Commission — January 16 (formal); Planning and
Zoning Commission — February 6 (formal); Telecommunications Commission —
January 27.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Katy LLC., dba Trumpet Blossom Caf6, 310 E.
Prentiss St.; Special Class C Liquor License for The Noodle Shop, Co. dba Noodles
& Company, 201 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Caliente Night Club, Inc.,
dba Caliente Night Club, Inc., 171 Hwy 1 West; RES. 14 -42, TO ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT to Caliente Night Club, Inc., dba Caliente Night Club, Inc., 171 Hwy 1 West.
New: Class E Liquor License for Casey's Marketing Company, dba Casey's; General
Store #3322,1904 Broadway St.; RES. 14 -43, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to
Casey's Marketing Company, dba Casey's General Store #3322, 1904 Broadway St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14 -44, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
BUTLER BRIDGE PEDESTRIAN TRAIL PROJECT STP -U- 3715(651)-- 70 -52; RES.
14 -45, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2012 IOWA RIVER POWER DAM
REPAIR PROJECT; RES. 14 -46, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CDBG
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT — CONTRACT # 9 PROJECT; RES. 14 -47,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A LISTING AGREEMENT WITH
BINSWANGER MIDWEST OF ILLINOIS, INC. TO SELL LOTS IN THE 420TH
STREET INDUSTRIAL PARK; RES. 14 -48, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE IOWA DEPT. OF
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES STATE ACCOUNTING ENTERPRISE (DAS /SAE)
FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE INCOME OFFSET PROGRAM BY THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY; RES. 14 -49, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN NEUMANN MONSON
ARCHITECTS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR
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CONSULTING SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY PARK POOL
ADA RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 14 -50, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH
25, 2014, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME (Univer -City
Sale) LOCATED AT 303 WEST BENTON STREET; Setting a public hearing for
March 25 on an ordinance amending Title 14: Zoning Code changing the definition
of " Enlargement/Expansion" so that, for a nonconforming drinking establishment, an
alteration or addition to a commercial kitchen that does not result in an increase in
the allowable occupancy load will not be considered an enlargement/expansion of
the use.
Correspondence: Diane Dillon regarding Vending (public assembly permit
appeal); Larry Rogers regarding What the Senior Center Means to Me; Joe Coulter;
Brian Flanagan regarding Gateway Project [Staff response included]; Derek JohnK
regarding Right -of -way laws for telecom infrastructure buildout [Staff response
included]; Robert L. Temple x2 regarding Neighborhood Concern [Staff response
included]; Rod Sullivan regarding Charter Ideas [Staff response included]; Lawrence
Kudej regarding Problems with Handicap Accessibility of Iowa City Sidewalks [Staff
response included]; Ginalie Swaim, Chair Historic Preservation Commission
regarding Noise Regulations; Scott Dragoo; Chad Keune, Greater Iowa City Area
Home Builders Association regarding Secondary Access to Neighborhoods off
Foster Road / Peninsula Access; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation
of NO PARKING 7 AM — 4 PM MONDAY — FRIDAY signs on the south side of
Indigo Court through the cul -de -sac, and on the south and east side of Primose
Court through the cul -de -sac; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Establish NO
PARKING 2 AM — 6 AM prohibition for metered parking on the 500 block of Maiden
Lane.
Iowa City Downtown District Director Nancy Bird thanked Council and staff for their
support of the downtown streetscape update. Roger Knight, Jr., appeared regarding
low income housing; Mediacom; tree maintenance; sidewalk repairs and snow removal;
and brick repairs in the Pedestrian Mall.
Public hearings were held on (items 6a and 6b) a resolution approving an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to amend the Southwest District Plan to change
the land use designation of property located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard, north of
Westwinds Drive (Walden Square) from Neighborhood Commercial to Community
Commercial (CPA12- 00006); and on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 8.7 acres of
property from Neighborhood Commercial (CN -1) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-
2) Zone located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard, north of Westwinds Drive (REZ12-
00001). No one appeared. Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton to continue
public hearings and defer the resolution and ordinance to March 25.
Public hearings were held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 1.45 acres
located at (New Music School) the southwest corner of Clinton Street and Burlington
Street from Central Business Support (CB -5) to Institutional Public (P -2) (REZ13- 00026)
and an ordinance rezoning .54 acres of property (New Art School) from Neighborhood
Stabilization Residential (RNS -20) Zone to Institutional Public (P -2) Zone located at 109
River Street (REZ13- 00027). PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns that the ordinance rezoning approximately
1.45 acres located at the southwest corner of Clinton Street and Burlington Street from
Central Business Support (CB -5) to Institutional Public (P -2) (New Music School)
(REZ13- 00026) be given first vote.
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Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance rezoning .54 acres
of property from Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS -20) Zone to Institutional
Public (P -2) Zone located at 109 River Street (New Art School) (REZ13- 00027), be
given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 49.5 -acres of
property from Office Research Park (ORP) Zone to Research Development Park (RDP)
Zone (NCS Pearson) located at 2510 N. Dodge Street (REZ14- 00001). PCD Dir.
Davidson presented a power point. Atty. Mike Pugh, representing NCS Pearson,
appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance rezoning approximately
49.5 -acres of property from Office Research Park (ORP) Zone to Research
Development Park (RDP) Zone (NCS Pearson) located at 2510 N. Dodge Street
(REZ14- 00001), be given first vote.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 14 -4572, AMENDING TITLE 15:
LAND SUBDIVISIONS, TO REMOVE MAXIMUM DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR
THE PLACEMENT OF CLUSTERED MAILBOXES IN NEW SUBDIVISIONS AND
ADDING GUIDELINES TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE PLACEMENT OF LARGE
CONCENTRATIONS OF MAILBOXES, be passed and adopted. Moved by Payne,
seconded by Dobyns, to accept correspondence from Jean Walker [Staff response
included].
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, to defer resolution to March 25 a
resolution approving final plat of Windsor West — Part Three, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB13-
00025). Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to accept correspondence from Duane
Musser.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 14 -51, APPROVING FINAL
PLAT OF LEXINGTON GREEN, IOWA CITY, IOWA. PCD Dir. Davidson presented a
power point. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/0/1, Throgmorton
abstaining.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 1034 East Burlington Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 14 -52, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1034 EAST BURLINGTON
STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Animal Care and Adoption
Center 2014 Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of
bids. The Mayor noted the new comment concerning revised plans and specification
being on file for the exterior signage. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 14 -53, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTER 2014
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH
BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING
TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on proposed operating budget for the fiscal year July 1,
2014, through June 30, 2015, the Proposed Three -Year Financial Plan for FY2014 —
2016, and also the Multi -Year Capital Improvements Program through fiscal year 2018.
Finance Dir. Bockenstedt presented a power point. The following individuals appeared:
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Gregg Geerdes, 890 Park Place; Jon Ozeroff, Parkview Terrace; and Mary Murphy, 890
Park Place. PW Dir. Fosse and Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran present for discussion. Moved
by Payne, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept correspondence from Judith Dillman,
Jon Ozeroff, Joseph Dillon and Rebecca Porter, Mary Murphy.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -54, ADOPTING THE
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015. Individual
Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 14 -55, APPROVING THE
THREE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE
FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM.
PUBLIC HEARING.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -56, ALLOCATING THE
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2015.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 14 -57, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Day Mechanical Systems, Inc. for $ 165,800.00 AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY HALL POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT HVAC 2014
PROJECT.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, 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. 14 -4573, AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED "BUSINESS AND
LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED "GENERAL LICENSING
PROVISIONS," AND CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "TAXICABS," AND TITLE 9, ENTITLED
"MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "PARKING
REGULATIONS," TO REQUIRE DRIVERS TO MAINTAIN MANIFEST LOGS, TO
REQUIRE SOME UNIFORMITY OF RATE CARDS, TO REQUIRE NOTIFICATION
WHEN A LICENSE PLATE NUMBER IS CHANGED, TO ELIMINATE TAXI STANDS, TO
ALLOW TAXIS TO BE PARKED ON RESIDENTIAL STREETS, AND TO AUTHORIZE
THE CITY TO SUSPEND A LICENSE, be voted on for final passage at this time. UISG
Rep. Bramel indicated support for the ordinance by the majority of the student body.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with Throgmorton voting "no ".
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, 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. 14 -4574, AMENDING TITLE 1, "ADMINISTRATION ", CHAPTER
8, "ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS ", SECTION 1 -8 -1, "ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICE DEPARTMENTS ORGANIZED" TO UPDATE THE TITLES OF
DEPARTMENTS AND THE HEADS THEREOF AND TO EXTEND THE POWERS AND
DUTIES OF THE FORMER POSITIONS TO THE REVISED POSITIONS. 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 Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -58, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES DEPARTMENT, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, AND CITY
MANAGER'S OFFICE AND AMENDING THE CORRESPONDING PAY PLANS.
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Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 14 -59, INTENT TO BUDGET
ANNUAL FUNDING FOR FILM SCENE FOR THREE FISCAL YEARS 2015, 2016 AND
2017. Andy Brodie, Co- Founder and Director of Film Scene, appeared.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee for six vacancies to fill terms beginning May 1,
2014 — December 1, 2014 (Up to two non- residents of City of Iowa City shall be
eligible for the committee if they offer expertise not available from resident applicants,
need not be a Senior Center member to apply; Airport Commission for a four -year term
March 1, 2014 — March 1, 2018; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for fill a 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 three year term, March 29, 2013 —
March 29, 2016 (New District formed); Library, Board of Trustees for an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment — June 30. 2015; and 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, March 26, 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.]
Council Member Dobyns noted the recent story on Daily Show on the Comedy
channel regarding Iowa Citian Bridgett Carney, lead bass with Lake Street Drive band
and stated Bridgett and the band would be a the Englert Theater on March 25tH
Council Member Dickens reiterated what a great place the Englert Theater was,
noting he was missing a performance of Frogs that evening attended by his wife and
grandchildren.
Mayor Pro tern Mims noted the letter to the editor in the Press Citizen thanking City
staff and everyone who works outside during this incredibly cold and snowy winter.
Council Member Throgmorton called attention the City Manager Markus excellent
beard, and reported on his participation in a forum in Tacoma, Washington entitled
"Beyond Urban Branding ".
Council Member Botchway complimented the City Manager on his beard noting it
was very Indiana Jones'esque ; and encouraged anyone who could to attend the
Special Olympic events at the University Fieldhouse.
Mayor Hayek stated the Mission Creek Festival was coming up in April; and
encouraged citizens to see more about the festival and get tickets at missionfreak.com.
City Manager Markus announced City staff had donated 139 jars of peanut butter
and 95b jars of jelly to the Crisis Center "Spread the Love" program; and raised over
$50,000 for the United Way campaign this year — a new record.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adjourn meeting 8:30 p.m.
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Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Mari K. Karr, City Clerk
®fir CITY OF IOWA CITY
0M.'"-11 1 �®`�� MEMORANDUM
Date: February 25, 2014
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, February 18, 2014, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims (5:06), Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: Bramel
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Andrew, Dulek, Fosse, Bollinger, Kopping, Davidson,
Bockenstedt, Long, Clark, Moran, Morris, Steffen, Frank, Bailey
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
Mayor Hayek announced that Council would be moving up the Gilbert Court / Highland Court
discussion to the front of the agenda to allow officers from the Police Department to attend
another function later in the evening.
STATUS / UPDATE OF NEIGHBORHOOD ISSUES ON GILBERT COURT / HIGHLAND
COURT OP3 of 2/13)
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Bollinger reviewed the memo. Cassie Foxen, Salvation
Army Social Worker present for discussion. PCD Dir. Davidson responded to questions.
Majority of Council requested another staff update in three months.
ACTION: Scheduled staff update in summer 2014 and added to pending list. (Bollinger)
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar # 5f(5) — Josh Eklow correspondence ... war on drugs) In response
to Council Member Throgmorton, City Manager Markus and City Atty. Dilkes clarified
that the City Council could not direct the Police Chief to exercise discretion with regard
to arresting people for possession of marijuana but Council could direct the City
Manager to direct the Police Chief. After discussion a majority agreed to add discussion
of a city related marijuana policies and potential legislative advocacy positions to the
pending list.
2. (Agenda item # 12 — Merger of Planning & Community Development and Housing and
Inspection Services Departments ...) City Manager Markus responded to questions and
stated the streamlining would improve communications.
3. (Item # 13 — Revisions to taxicab regulations ... ordinance ...) City Clerk Karr reviewed the
ordinance and responded to questions. Staff will report back, on the Council interest to
continue to regulate destination rates and to require businesses to remain open 24/7.
4. (Item # 16 — Metacommunications Economic Development Grant..... ) Council Member
Throgmorton indicated he would hold questions until the formal meeting.
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COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS [# 181
Airport Commission - reappoint Christine Ogren
Civil Service Commission - reappoint Lyra Dickerson
Historic Preservation Commission for a Northside representative - reappoint Thomas Agran
Public Art Advisory Committee — appoint Elizabeth Marilla Pusack
Charter Review Commission — Mayor Hayek noted the handout from City Clerk Karr showing
the results of each Council Member providing nine names for membership to the Charter
Review Commission and her totals. The results netted nine applicants (5 males, and 4 females)
each receiving four or more votes. Council agreed to appoint Steve Atkins, Andy Chappell
(chair), Karrie Craig, Karen Kubby, Mark Schantz, Melvin Shaw, Anna Moyers Stone, Adam
Sullivan, and Dee Vanderhoef.
DISCUSS THE PROPOSED AD -HOC SENIOR SERVICES COMMITTEE RESOLUTION W 17)
Council Members discussed the make -up of the Committee and directed staff to clarify
language that the non - resident of Iowa City should be residents of Johnson County. Individual
Council Members discussed the proposed language to include one Council Member, and a
majority agreed to retain the language. Mayor Hayek stated he had been asked to move up this
item ( #17) on the agenda and would entertain a motion to do so right after the Planning &
Zoning matters on the formal agenda.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [January 23,30; February 6,131
January 23
1. (IP4 — Memo from Human Rights Coordinator ... Municipal Identification Cards) In
response to Council Member Throgmorton, Council agreed to refer the matter to the
Human Rights Commission for a recommendation.
January 30
1. (IP4 — Mayor response ..... request (from County) for joint meeting) In response to
Council Member Botchway, majority indicated they agreed with the response. After
discussion, the Mayor will follow up by calling Board of Supervisors Chair Neuzil.
[Council recessed 6:40 PM; returned to work session after formal meeting 10:03 PM]
February 6
1. (IP5 — Memo from City Clerk
schedule:
February 19 — Payne
February 26 - Dickens
March 5 — Hayek
March 12 — Throgmorton
March 19 — Dobyns
March 26 - Botchway
.. KXIC Radio Show) Council agreed to the following
February 13
1. (IP11 —Draft minutes .... Housing and Community Development Commission) Council
Member Throgmorton noted the minutes went into detail on Aid to Agencies funding
applications and the need for a network map of social services and non - profits in the
community. Mayor Pro tem Mims echoed the comments and stated it would be helpful
for the Senior Services Committee work as well. Staff will follow up.
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COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE
Council Member Throgmorton reported he would be traveling to Tacoma, Washington to
speak at a "Beyond Urban Branding" forum, and would report back.
2. Mayor Pro tern Mims commented that in reading through the Human Rights Commission
minutes she noted a number of abstentions, and the fact that staff had addressed the
matter with the Commission, and questioned the need for a policy similar to Council
abstentions. Mayor Hayek stated staff would continue to monitor the situation.
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP # 4 of /13 Info Packetl
Council agreed to add:
• Update on Gilbert / Highland /Kirkwood neighborhood concerns (summer 2014)
• Policy options for expanding mobile vending and /or food truck opportunities in the City
• Discuss city related marijuana policies and potential legislative advocacy positions (April)
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
None
Meeting adjourned 10:15 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/18/14
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.
The Mayor noted that Item #17, Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee, will be moved
up to after Planning and Zoning Items on the agenda.
The Mayor Hayek presented the State of the City address.
The Mayor presented an Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Robert Lucas
Elementary student: Julia Veit.
The Mayor proclaimed: Old Capitol Chorus Week, March 1 -7, David Keeley and
Tom Schulein, accepting; Sertoma's Freedom Week, February 17 -21, Ted Halm,
accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received, or approved, and /or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: January 4 Work Session; January 6 Work Session; January 21 Work Session
January 21 Regular Formal Official & Complete; February 6 Special Formal Official
& Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission — December 19, 2013; Airport Commission — January 7; Board of
Library Trustees — December 19, 2013; Citizens Police Review Board — November
20, 2013; Citizens Police Review Board — January 28; Human Rights Commission —
December 17, 2013; Parks and Recreation Commission — December 11, 2013;
Planning and Zoning Commission — December 5, 2013 (formal); Planning and
Zoning Commission — December 19, 2013 (formal); Planning and Zoning
Commission — January 2 (informal); Planning and Zoning Commission — January 2
(formal); Senior Center Commission — December 19, 2013; Senior Center
Commission — January 16; Senior Center Commission — January 30;
Telecommunications Commission — December 30, 2013.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis
Corner Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee Food & Drugstore #1 & Regal Liquor,
1720 Waterfront Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee Food Store #2, 812 S. 1St
Ave.; Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee #3, 1201 N. Dodge St.; Special Class C
Liquor License for Thai Flavors, 340 E Burlington St.; Class C Liquor License for
Donnelly's Pub, 110 E. College St.; Class C Liquor for Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.;
Special Class C Liquor License for Onnuri Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St.; Special
Class C Liquor License for The Thai Spice Restaurant, 1210 S. Gilbert St. #200;
Class B Beer Permit for Godfathers Pizza, 531 Hwy 1 West; Class E Liquor License
for It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for It's
Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; Class B Liquor License for Sheraton Iowa
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City, 210 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S.
Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Carl & Ernie's "GOOD TIME" Pub & Grub,
161 Highway 1 West; Outdoor Service Area for Carl & Ernie's "GOOD TIME" Pub &
Grub, 161 Highway 1 West; Class C Liquor License for Coach's Corner Sports Pub,
749 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Outdoor Service Area for Coach's Corner Sports Pub, 749
Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Acapulco Mexican Bakery #2, 1937
Keokuk St. Suite A; RES. 14 -28, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to It's Brothers Bar
& Grill, 125 S. Dubuque; and Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14 -29, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROCKY SHORE STORMWATER
PUMP STATION PROJECT; RES. 14 -30, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2014 SEWER REHABILITATION
PROJECT; RES. 14 -31, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE TERRY
TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA — PHASE 3 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT;
RES. 14 -32, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2012 SUMMER SIDEWALK
REPAIR PROJECT.
Setting Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for April 15, 2014, for the Iowa City
Housing Authority's Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2014 and directing City Clerk to
publish notice of said hearing; RES. 14 -33, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
MARCH 4, 2014, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 1034 EAST BURLINGTON STREET; RES. 14 -34, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 4, 2014 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTER 2014 PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; Setting
a public hearing for March 4 on a resolution approving an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan to amend the Southwest District Plan to change the land use
designation of property located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard, north of Westwinds
Drive (Walden Square) from Neighborhood Commercial to Community Commercial
(CPA12- 00006); Setting a public hearing for March 4 on an ordinance conditionally
rezoning 8.7 acres of property from Neighborhood Commercial (CN -1) Zone to
Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard, north
of Westwinds Drive (REZ12- 00001); Setting a public hearing for March 4 on an
ordinance rezoning 1.45 acres of property from Central Business Support (CB -5)
Zone to Institutional Public (P -2) Zone located on the west of Clinton Street south of
Burlington Street (REZ13- 00026); Setting a public hearing for March 4 on an
ordinance rezoning .54 acres of property from Neighborhood Stabilization Residential
(RNS -20) Zone to Institutional Public (P -2) Zone located at 109 River Street (REZ13-
00027); Setting a public hearing for March 4 on an ordinance rezoning
approximately 49.5 -acres of property from Office Research Park (ORP) Zone to
Research Development Park (RDP) Zone located at 2510 N. Dodge Street (REZ14-
00001); RES. 14 -35, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 4, 2014 TO
DISCUSS THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY
1, 2014 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2015, THE PROPOSED THREE -YEAR FINANCIAL
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PLAN FOR FY2014 - 2016, AND ALSO THE MULTI -YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2018.
Correspondence: Philip Heckel regarding Market and Jefferson Streets; Brian
Fahey: Feasibility of Left Turn Light at Mormon Trek and Benton Streets [Staff
response included]; Julie Myers; Jesse Singerman; Mike Crawford, Terri Miller
regarding Gateway Project; Andy Ockenfels regarding City Carton offer to assist as
stakeholder [Staff response included]; Josh Eklow regarding We can and must end
our tenure as the most racist state in our nation's war on drugs; John Deeth
regarding Media Inquiry: Follow Up on Feb 10 Press Release (alcohol compliance
checks) [Staff response included]; Misty Rebik, Center for Worker Justice (x2)
regarding Community ID Program; Frank and Sharon Smoldt, Gary Weldon; Andrea
Yeoman regarding Please introduce an official English resolution; Patricia N.
Ephgrave regarding Funding 3 venues (item #16); Tony Villhauer regarding Non
profit video tickets.
The following individuals appeared regarding municipal / community ID's: Karen
Fox, 37 Colwyn Ct.; Jennifer Xie, 2410 Mulberry St. (C); Roberta Till -Ritz, 206 College
Ct.; Maria Cachua, Modern Manor Trailer Park (Misty Rebik translating); Mary
Dusterhoft, 1421 Franklin St., thanked the Senior Center for their Center and programs.
Airport Operations Specialist Tharp and Airport Commission Chair reviewed activities at
the airport and the Annual Report. Amy Pretorius, 1188 Foster Rd., Project Manager
with the Peninsula Development Company, reminded Council of the need for
emergency access from Foster Road. Mike Carberry, 2029 Friendship St., urged
Council to continue looking into the Fiberight proposal and the sustainability of the
process and urging formulation of an ad hoc committee. Wisdom (Nwafor) provided
information regarding the Faith Academy, and shared a power point. Roger Knight, Jr.,
voiced concerns regarding snow removal on sidewalks and maintenance at the
Recreational Center. UISG City Council Liaison Bramel introduced the new Council
alternate Evan McCarthy, who provided a brief personal introduction.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 15: Land Subdivisions, to
remove maximum distance requirements for the placement of clustered mailboxes in
new subdivisions and adding guidelines to ensure appropriate placement of large
concentrations of mailboxes, be given second vote. Moved and seconded, to accept
correspondence from Tom Kinn, Jean Walker [Staff response included].
Moved and seconded to defer to March 4 a resolution approving final plat of Windsor
West, Part Three (SUB13- 00025).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -36, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
PLAT OF LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION PARTS 4B, 6, & 7 (SUB13- 00024).
Moved and seconded to move up item no. 17 (Senior Ad Hoc Committee).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -37, ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC SENIOR
SERVICES COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE VISION, MISSION, AND PROGRAMMING
OF CITY SPONSORED SENIOR SERVICES IN RELATION TO THE OVERALL NEEDS
OF SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY. The following individuals appeared: Jay Honohan,
1510 Somerset Lane, Senior Center Commission member; Kathy Mitchell, 722 Iowa Ave.,
Senior Center Commission member; Dr. Mark Holbrook, 317 Fairview Ave., Senior
Center Commission member; Bryson Dean, 310 Scott Ct.; Rose Hanson, 320 E.
Washington St., Senior Center Commission member; and Chuck Felling, 825 S. 7th Ave.,
Senior Center Commission member. Moved and seconded to amend the resolution by
removing "at least one member of the City Council" from membership. The Mayor
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declared the amendment defeated, 3/4. Moved and seconded to call the question. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from members of the Senior Center Commission.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving purchase agreement between
the City of Iowa City and Wry Developers, Inc. for Lot 9 of the North Airport
Development Subdivision, authorizing conveyance in accordance therewith, and
rescinding resolution no. 13 -257.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -38, APPROVING A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WRY DEVELOPERS, INC.
FOR LOT 9 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH, AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -257.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement between
the City of Iowa City and WRY Developers, Inc. for Lot 8 of the North Airport
Development Subdivision and authorizing conveyance in accordance therewith.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -39, APPROVING A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WRY DEVELOPERS, INC.
FOR LOT 8 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION AND
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the city hall Police and Fire
Department HVAC Replacement Project 2014, establishing amount of bid security to
accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time
and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -40, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY HALL POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT HVAC
REPLACEMENT PROJECT 2014, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO
BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A hearing was held on a denial of an application from Anthony Browne for a public
assembly permit to conduct the Iowa City food truck and cart fest in City Plaza on
Saturday, April 19, 2014. The following individuals appeared: Anthony Browne; Kyle
Sieck, Local Burrito; Rockne Cole, 1607 E. Court St.; Blair Frank, 431 Elm Ridge Ave.;
and Eric Holt, 602 S. Dubuque St.
Moved and seconded to affirm City Manager's decision for denial of application for a
public assembly permit to conduct the Iowa City Food Truck and Cart Fest in City Plaza
on Saturday, April 19, 2014. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from
Anthony Browne and Diane Dillon.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 1, "Administration ", Chapter
8, "Administrative Service Departments ", Section 1 -8 -1, "Administrative Service
Departments Organized" to update the titles of departments and the heads thereof and to
extend the powers and duties of the former positions to the revised positions, be given
first vote.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled "Business and
License Regulations," Chapter 1, entitled "General Licensing Provisions," and Chapter 2,
entitled "Taxicabs," and Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 4, entitled
"Parking Regulations," to require drivers to maintain manifest logs, to require some
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uniformity of rate cards, to require notification when a license plate number is changed, to
eliminate taxi stands, to allow taxis to be parked on residential streets, and to authorize
the city to suspend a license, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
6/1. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from American Taxi, Jowan Cab,
Number One Cab, Vienna (Vina) Sun Taxicab, Robin Reyes, Redline Cab.
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. 14 -4570, AMENDING TITLE 1, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION," CHAPTER 4,
ENTITLED "GENERAL PENALTY," SECTION 2D TO PROVIDE THAT THE CIVIL
PENALTY FOR FAILING TO COMPLETE AN INFORMATIONAL DISCLOSURE AND
ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM IS $500.00 FOR FIRST VIOLATION, $750.00 FOR
SECOND VIOLATION, AND $1,000.00 FOR SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS, 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. 14 -4571, AMENDING TITLE 4, "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ", CHAPTER 3,
"OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS; SEASONAL, FIVE DAY OR FOURTEEN DAY
LICENSES AND PERMITS ", SECTION 4 -3 -1, "OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS" TO
AMEND THE LOCATION RESTRICTIONS ON OSA'S IN THE CC -2 ZONE WITH THE
ADDITION OF POTENTIAL REGULATORY CONDITIONS, 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. 14 -41, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN METACOMMUNICATIONS INC. AND THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY FOR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT NOT TO EXCEED $58,000 FOR
OFFICE BUILDOUT AND AN AGREEMENT FOR PARKING PERMITS AND A
LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR FIBER OPTICS TO ENSURE THE RELOCATION OF
THE HEADQUARTERS OFFICE TO DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence and make the following
appointments to Boards and Commissions: reappoint Christine Ogren, 140 Cardiff
Circle, to the Airport Commission for a four -year term March 1, 2014 — March 1, 2018;
appoint Steve Atkins, 816 Sugar Loaf Circle, Andy Chappell (chair), 911 Rider St.,
Karrie Craig, 2415 Mayfield Rd.; Karen Kubby, 1425 Ridge St., Mark Schantz, 526
Larch Lane, Melvin Shaw, 1034 Chamberlain Dr., Anna Moyers Stone, 920 River St.,
Adam Sullivan, 311 S. Lucas St., and Dee Vanderhoef, 2403 Tudor Dr., to the Charter
Review Commission for one -year terms beginning April 1, 2014 and ending no later
than April 1, 2015 (Correspondence received from Larry Baker and John Deeth);
reappoint Lyra Dickerson, 324 Post Road, to the Civil Service Commission for a four -
year term, April 5, 2014 - April 3, 2018; reappoint Thomas Agran, 512 N. Van Buren
St., to the Historic Preservation Commission for a Northside representative to fill a
three -gear term, March 29, 2014 — March 29, 2017; appoint Elizabeth Marilla Pusack,
712 5t Ave., , to the Public Art Advisory Committee for an unexpired term effective
upon appointment — January 1, 2015.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following vacancies and
all will be readvertised: Airport Commission for a four -year term March 1, 2014 — March
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1, 2018; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a 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 three -year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016
(New District formed); 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 current vacancies: Library, Board of Trustees for an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment — June 30, 2015 (Correspondence received from
Elyse Miller); Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee for six vacancies to fill terms
beginning May 1, 2014 — December 1, 2014 (Up to two non - residents of City of Iowa
City shall be eligible for the committee if they offer expertise not available from resident
applicants, need not be a Senior Center member to apply.) Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2014.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 10:02 p.m. and resume work session.
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
/I Ie . 4�
Submitted for pu lication — 2/26/14.
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
FEBRUARY 18, 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 present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr,
Kopping, Fosse, Davidson, Tharp.
The Mayor noted that Item #17, Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee, will be moved
up to after Planning and Zoning Items on the agenda.
The Mayor Hayek presented the State of the City address.
The Mayor presented an Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Robert Lucas
Elementary student: Julia Veit.
The Mayor proclaimed: Old Capitol Chorus Week, March 1 -7, David Keeley and
Tom Schulein, accepting; Sertoma's Freedom Week, February 17 -21, Ted Halm,
accepting.
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 amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: January 4 Work Session; January 6 Work Session; January 21 Work Session
January 21 Regular Formal Official & Complete; February 6 Special Formal Official
& Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission — December 19, 2013; Airport Commission — January 7; Board of
Library Trustees — December 19, 2013; Citizens Police Review Board — November
20, 2013; Citizens Police Review Board — January 28; Human Rights Commission —
December 17, 2013; Parks and Recreation Commission — December 11, 2013;
Planning and Zoning Commission — December 5, 2013 (formal); Planning and
Zoning Commission — December 19, 2013 (formal); Planning and Zoning
Commission — January 2 (informal); Planning and Zoning Commission — January 2
(formal); Senior Center Commission — December 19, 2013; Senior Center
Commission — January 16; Senior Center Commission — January 30;
Telecommunications Commission — December 30, 2013.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for El Ranchero Inc., dba El Ranchero Mexican
Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy-
Vee Food & Drugstore #1 & Regal Liquor, 1720 Waterfront Dr.; Class E Liquor
License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Food Store #2, 812 S. 1St Ave.; Class E Liquor
License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee #3, 1201 N. Dodge St.; Special Class C Liquor
License for W & M, LLC., dba Thai Flavors, 340 E Burlington St.; Class C Liquor
License for Kmarcella Inc., dba Donnelly's Pub, 110 E. College St.; Class C Liquor
for Devotay, Inc., dba Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.; Special Class C Liquor License for
Korean Barbeque Restaurant, dba Onnuri Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St.; Special
Class C Liquor License for Keomanivong, Chansy, dba The Thai Spice Restaurant,
1210 S. Gilbert St. #200; Class B Beer Permit for Stuff Corporation, dba Godfathers
Pizza, 531 Hwy 1 West; Class E Liquor License for Brothers of Iowa City. Inc., dba
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It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Brothers of
Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; Class B Liquor
License for RBD Iowa City LLC., dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.;
Outdoor Service Area for RBD Iowa City LLC., dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S.
Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Carl & Ernie Enterprises LLC., dba Carl &
Ernie's "GOOD TIME" Pub & Grub, 161 Highway 1 West; Outdoor Service Area for
Carl & Ernie Enterprises LLC., dba Carl & Ernie's "GOOD TIME" Pub & Grub, 161
Highway 1 West; Class C Liquor License for Coach's Corner Sports Pub LLC., dba
Coach's Corner Sports Pub, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Outdoor Service Area for
Coach's Corner Sports Pub LLC., dba Coach's Corner Sports Pub, 749 Mormon
Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Maria Gonzalez, dba Acapulco Mexican Bakery
#2, 1937 Keokuk St. Suite A; RES. 14 -28, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to
Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque; and RBD
Iowa City LLC., dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14 -29, AWARDING CONTRACT to WRH, Inc.
for of $4,467,470.40 which includes Alternate #1 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROCKY SHORE STORMWATER PUMP STATION
PROJECT; RES. 14 -30, AWARDING CONTRACT to Visu- Sewer, Inc. for
$ 317,451.50 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2014 SEWER
REHABILITATION PROJECT; RES. 14 -31, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA — PHASE 3 IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT; RES. 14 -32, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2012 SUMMER
SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT.
Setting Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for April 15, 2014, for the Iowa City
Housing Authority's Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2014 and directing City Clerk to
publish notice of said hearing; RES. 14 -33, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
MARCH 4, 2014, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 1034 EAST BURLINGTON STREET; RES. 14 -34, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 4, 2014 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTER 2014 PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; Setting
a public hearing for March 4 on a resolution approving an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan to amend the Southwest District Plan to change the land use
designation of property located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard, north of Westwinds
Drive (Walden Square) from Neighborhood Commercial to Community Commercial
(CPA12- 00006); Setting a public hearing for March 4 on an ordinance conditionally
rezoning 8.7 acres of property from Neighborhood Commercial (CN -1) Zone to
Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard, north
of Westwinds Drive (REZ12- 00001); Setting a public hearing for March 4 on an
ordinance rezoning 1.45 acres of property from Central Business Support (CB -5)
Zone to Institutional Public (P -2) Zone located on the west of Clinton Street south of
Burlington Street (REZ13- 00026); Setting a public hearing for March 4 on an
ordinance rezoning .54 acres of property from Neighborhood Stabilization Residential
(RNS -20) Zone to Institutional Public (P -2) Zone located at 109 River Street (REZ13-
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00027); Setting a public hearing for March 4 on an ordinance rezoning
approximately 49.5 -acres of property from Office Research Park (ORP) Zone to
Research Development Park (RDP) Zone located at 2510 N. Dodge Street (REZ14-
00001); RES. 14 -35, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 4, 2014 TO
DISCUSS THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY
1, 2014 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2015, THE PROPOSED THREE -YEAR FINANCIAL
PLAN FOR FY2014 - 2016, AND ALSO THE MULTI -YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2018.
Correspondence: Philip Heckel regarding Market and Jefferson Streets; Brian
Fahey: Feasibility of Left Turn Light at Mormon Trek and Benton Streets [Staff
response included]; Julie Myers; Jesse Singerman; Mike Crawford, Terri Miller
regarding Gateway Project; Andy Ockenfels regarding City Carton offer to assist as
stakeholder [Staff response included]; Josh Eklow regarding We can and must end
our tenure as the most racist state in our nation's war on drugs; John Deeth
regarding Media Inquiry: Follow Up on Feb 10 Press Release (alcohol compliance
checks) [Staff response included]; Misty Rebik, Center for Worker Justice (x2)
regarding Community ID Program; Frank and Sharon Smoldt, Gary Weldon; Andrea
Yeoman regarding Please introduce an official English resolution; Patricia N.
Ephgrave regarding Funding 3 venues (item #16); Tony Villhauer regarding Non
profit video tickets.
Council Member Throgmorton noted the public hearings being set.
The following individuals appeared regarding municipal / community ID's: Karen
Fox, 37 Colwyn Ct.; Jennifer Xie, 2410 Mulberry St. (C); Roberta Till -Ritz, 206 College
Ct.; Maria Cachua, Modern Manor Trailer Park (Misty Rebik translating); Mary
Dusterhoft, 1421 Franklin St., thanked the Senior Center for their Center and programs.
Airport Operations Specialist Tharp and Airport Commission Chair reviewed activities at
the airport and the Annual Report. Amy Pretorius, 1188 Foster Rd., Project Manager
with the Peninsula Development Company, reminded Council of the need for
emergency access from Foster Road. Mike Carberry, 2029 Friendship St., urged
Council to continue looking into the Fiberight proposal and the sustainability of the
process and urging formulation of an ad hoc committee. Wisdom (Nwafor) provided
information regarding the Faith Academy, and shared a power point. Roger Knight, Jr.,
voiced concerns regarding snow removal on sidewalks and maintenance at the
Recreational Center. UISG City Council Liaison Bramel introduced the new Council
alternate Evan McCarthy, who provided a brief personal introduction.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending Title 15: Land
Subdivisions, to remove maximum distance requirements for the placement of clustered
mailboxes in new subdivisions and adding guidelines to ensure appropriate placement
of large concentrations of mailboxes, be given second vote. Moved by Throgmorton,
seconded by Dobyns, to accept correspondence from Tom Kinn, Jean Walker [Staff
response included].
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to defer to March 4 a resolution approving
final plat of Windsor West, Part Three (SUB13- 00025).
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 14 -36, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION PARTS 4B, 6, & 7 (SUB13-
00024). PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point. Individual Council Members
expressed their views.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne to move up item no. 17 (Senior Ad Hoc
Committee).
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -37, ESTABLISHING AN AD
HOC SENIOR SERVICES COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE VISION, MISSION, AND
PROGRAMMING OF CITY SPONSORED SENIOR SERVICES IN RELATION TO THE
OVERALL NEEDS OF SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY. The following individuals
appeared: Jay Honohan, 1510 Somerset Lane, Senior Center Commission member;
Kathy Mitchell, 722 Iowa Ave., Senior Center Commission member; Dr. Mark Holbrook,
317 Fairview Ave., Senior Center Commission member; Bryson Dean, 310 Scott Ct.;
Rose Hanson, 320 E. Washington St., Senior Center Commission member; and Chuck
Felling, 825 S. 7th Ave., Senior Center Commission member. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to amend the
resolution by removing "at least one member of the City Council" from membership.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the amendment
defeated, 3/4, with the following voice vote: Ayes: Botchway, Dickens, Throgmorton.
Nays: Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to call the
question. The City Attorney clarified the motion to call the question carried and now the
vote on the original resolution should proceed without debate. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dobyns, Hayek,
Mims, Payne, Throgmorton. Nays: Botchway, Dickens. Moved by Payne, seconded by
Botchway, to accept correspondence from members of the Senior Center Commission.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving purchase agreement between
the City of Iowa City and Wry Developers, Inc. for Lot 9 of the North Airport
Development Subdivision, authorizing conveyance in accordance therewith, and
rescinding resolution no. 13 -257.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 14 -38, APPROVING A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WRY
DEVELOPERS, INC. FOR LOT 9 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
SUBDIVISION, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH, AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 13 -257.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement between
the City of Iowa City and WRY Developers, Inc. for Lot 8 of the North Airport
Development Subdivision and authorizing conveyance in accordance therewith.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 14 -39, APPROVING A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WRY
DEVELOPERS, INC. FOR LOT 8 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
SUBDIVISION AND AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the city hall Police and Fire
Department HVAC Replacement Project 2014, 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 Dickens, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -40, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY HALL POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT HVAC
REPLACEMENT PROJECT 2014, 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.
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A hearing was held on a denial of an application from Anthony Browne for a public
assembly permit to conduct the Iowa City food truck and cart fest in City Plaza on
Saturday, April 19, 2014. The following individuals appeared: Anthony Browne; Kyle
Sieck, Local Burrito; Rockne Cole, 1607 E. Court St.; Blair Frank, 431 Elm Ridge Ave.;
and Eric Holt, 602 S. Dubuque St. City Adm. Analyst Andrew present for discussion.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Throgmorton, to affirm City Manager's decision for
denial of application for a public assembly permit to conduct the Iowa City Food Truck
and Cart Fest in City Plaza on Saturday, April 19, 2014. Moved by Payne, seconded by
Dickens, to accept correspondence from Anthony Browne and Diane Dillon. Majority of
Council requested that a discussion of policy options for expanding mobile vending and /or
food truck opportunities in the City be added to the work session pending list.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 1,
"Administration ", Chapter 8, "Administrative Service Departments ", Section 1 -8 -1,
"Administrative Service Departments Organized" to update the titles of departments and
the heads thereof and to extend the powers and duties of the former positions to the
revised positions, be given first vote.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled
"Business and License Regulations," Chapter 1, entitled "General Licensing Provisions,"
and Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs," and Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic,"
Chapter 4, entitled "Parking Regulations," to require drivers to maintain manifest logs, to
require some uniformity of rate cards, to require notification when a license plate number
is changed, to eliminate taxi stands, to allow taxis to be parked on residential streets, and
to authorize the city to suspend a license, be given first vote. Council Member
Throgmorton stated he would be voting against the ordinance, noting the transformations
in the taxi regulations across the country and urging Council review the master's thesis by
Michael Saponaro on the subject. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Botchway. Nays: Throgmorton. Moved by
Payne, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from American Taxi, Jowan
Cab, Number One Cab, Vienna (Vina) Sun Taxicab, Robin Reyes, Redline Cab.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, 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. 14 -4570, AMENDING TITLE 1, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION,"
CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "GENERAL PENALTY," SECTION 2D TO PROVIDE THAT
THE CIVIL PENALTY FOR FAILING TO COMPLETE AN INFORMATIONAL
DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM IS $500.00 FOR FIRST
VIOLATION, $750.00 FOR SECOND VIOLATION, AND $1,000.00 FOR
SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS, 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 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. 14 -4571, AMENDING TITLE 4, "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ",
CHAPTER 3, "OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS; SEASONAL, FIVE DAY OR FOURTEEN
DAY LICENSES AND PERMITS ", SECTION 4 -3 -1, "OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS" TO
AMEND THE LOCATION RESTRICTIONS ON OSA'S IN THE CC -2 ZONE WITH THE
ADDITION OF POTENTIAL REGULATORY CONDITIONS, be voted on for final
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passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 14 -41, APPROVING A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN METACOMMUNICATIONS INC. AND THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT NOT TO
EXCEED $58,000 FOR OFFICE BUILDOUT AND AN AGREEMENT FOR PARKING
PERMITS AND A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR FIBER OPTICS TO ENSURE THE
RELOCATION OF THE HEADQUARTERS OFFICE TO DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY.
PCD Dir. Davidson and Metacommunications Rep. Dan Cilek present for discussion.
Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to accept correspondence and make the
following appointments to Boards and Commissions: reappoint Christine Ogren, 140
Cardiff Circle, to the Airport Commission for a four -year term March 1, 2014 — March 1,
2018; appoint Steve Atkins, 816 Sugar Loaf Circle, Andy Chappell (chair), 911 Rider
St., Karrie Craig, 2415 Mayfield Rd.; Karen Kubby, 1425 Ridge St., Mark Schantz, 526
Larch Lane, Melvin Shaw, 1034 Chamberlain Dr., Anna Moyers Stone, 920 River St.,
Adam Sullivan, 311 S. Lucas St., and Dee Vanderhoef, 2403 Tudor Dr., to the Charter
Review Commission for one -year terms beginning April 1, 2014 and ending no later
than April 1, 2015 (Correspondence received from Larry Baker and John Deeth);
reappoint Lyra Dickerson, 324 Post Road, to the Civil Service Commission for a four -
year term, April 5, 2014 - April 3, 2018; reappoint Thomas Agran, 512 N. Van Buren
St., to the Historic Preservation Commission for a Northside representative to fill a
three- ear term, March 29, 2014 — March 29, 2017; appoint Elizabeth Marilla Pusack,
712 5t Ave., , to the Public Art Advisory Committee for an unexpired term effective
upon appointment —January 1, 2015.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following vacancies and
all will be readvertised: Airport Commission for a four -year term March 1, 2014 — March
1, 2018; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a 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 three -year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016
(New District formed); 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 current vacancies: Library, Board of Trustees for an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment — June 30, 2015 (Correspondence received from
Elyse Miller); Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee for six vacancies to fill terms
beginning May 1, 2014 — December 1, 2014 (Up to two non - residents of City of Iowa
City shall be eligible for the committee if they offer expertise not available from resident
applicants, need not be a Senior Center member to apply.) Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2014.
Mayor Pro tem Mims noted an article in the Des Moines Register regarding finances
in the City of Dubuque and complimented City staff for staying on top of Iowa City
finances.
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Council Member Dickens announced a new resident of Iowa City, a grandson born
January 30; and complimented City staff for keeping the streets clear with all the snow.
Council Member Dobyns congratulated University of Iowa graduate Eric Sowinski on
being the American record holder in the 600 meters, and hoped to watch him in the
Brazil Olympics in two years.
City Manager Markus echoed comments made on the great job done by City crews
during the cold and snowy winter on water main break and street cleaning.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Throgmorton, to adjourn meeting 10:02 p.m. and
resume work session.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk