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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 15, 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. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, O'Brien,
Fosse, Bockenstedt, Yapp, Andrew, Boothroy, Howard, Miklo, Davidson, Hennes,
Kaiser, Nagle -Gamm.
The Mayor offered City condolences to the family of Airport Commissioner Paul
Hofineyer and his wife, Dr. Stacy Thompson., who were tragically killed in an
automobile accident over the week -end.
The Mayor presented Student Citizenship Awards to Grant Wood Elementary
students: Sam Abdallah, Emma Becker, Gabrielle Bell.
The Mayor proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month. Fair Housing Ambassadors
Tracey Reiten, Fran Jensen, Christa Harrington and Dave Biancuzzo, President of the
Iowa City Area Association of Realtors accepted. Mike Kaiser, representing the City
Forestry Division accepted the proclamation for Arbor Day — April 25.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and /or adopted as amended and to delete
Item 4f(5) setting a hearing for 2014 Storm Sewer Improvements and delete from
Consent Calendar and consider as separate consideration Item 4c(1) resolution
temporarily waiving delinquent Animal License Fees:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: March 25 Work Session; March 25 Special Formal Official & Complete; April
Regular Formal Official & Complete; April 7 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 — February 20; Airport Commission — March 4; Airport Commission —
March 11; Board of Adjustment — January 8; Library Board of Trustees — February
27; Historic Preservation Commission (5:30 PM) — February 13; Historic
Preservation Commission (7:00 PM) — February 13; Planning and Zoning
Commission (informal) — February 3; Planning and Zoning Commission (informal) —
February 20; Planning and Zoning Commission (formal) — February 20; Planning
and Zoning Commission (formal) — March 20.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Saloon IC Inc., dba Saloon, 112 E. College St.
Ownership Change: Class C Liquor License for IC Entertainment, LC., dba Players
Iowa City, 347 South Gilbert St.; Renewal: Class A Liquor License for Iowa City
Lodge No. 1096 Loyal Order of Moose, dba Loyal Order Moose Lodge #1096, 3151
Highway 6 E.; Class C Beer Permit for KLB Bauer Inc., dba Gasby's #4, 2303
Muscatine Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for KLB Bauer Inc., dba Gasby's #1, 1310
South Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for ND Express, Inc., dba North Dodge
Sinclair, 2153 ACT Circle; Outdoor Service Area for One Louder LLC., dba Mickey's
Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Starbucks Corporation, dba
Starbucks Coffee #2855 -IA, 228 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Takanami
LLC., dba Takanami, 219 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Hall PL Ventures
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Corp., dba The Airliner, 22 S.Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Saloon of Iowa
City, L.C., dba Saloon, 112 College St.; Outdoor Service Area for Corner of the
Meadow, Inc., dba Motley Cow Cafe, 160 N. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for Etre
Plaza Towers Restaurant LLC., dba Formosa Asian Cuisine, 221 College St. #241;
Outdoor Service Area for Graze Iowa City LLC., dba Graze, 115 E. College St.;
RES. 14 -89, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to Iowa City Lodge #1096 Loyal Order
of Moose dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Highway 6 E.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14 -90, ADOPTING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT POLICIES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NOS. 07 -39, 09 -343, AND 11 -394; Approving the appointment of
Evan McCarthy as the City Council Liaison from the University of Iowa Student
Government (UISG) to the City Council until May 1, 2015; Approve disbursements
in the amount of $15,213,026.15 for the period of November 1 through November
30, 2013, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; Approve
disbursements in the amount of $11,621,178.02 for the period of December 1
through December 31, 2013, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit. RES. 14 -91, TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL
PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014; RES. 14 -92, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF THE
SUBDIVIDER'S AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1417
OAKLAWN AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 14 -93, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC WORKS WARM STORAGE BUILDING PROJECT;
RES. 14 -94, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GENUS LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTS (DES MOINES, IA) FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE AND PEDESTRIAN
MALL PROJECT; RES. 14 -95, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A
CONSENT TO A COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENT OF THE PARKING AGREEMENT
WITH RBD IOWA CITY LLC.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 14 -96, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 6,
2014, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT
1116 EAST BURLINGTON STREET; Setting a public hearing for May 6 on an
ordinance amending Title 14: Zoning, Article 513, Sign Regulations, to broaden the
storefront signage types and sizes allowed in commercial zones and to regulate
temporary window signs; Setting a public hearing for May 6 on an ordinance
amending Title 14: Zoning, Article 4C, Accessory Uses and Buildings, to address
differences in the regulation of accessory uses in the Riverfront Crossings Zones;
RES. 14 -97, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR May 6 ON AMENDING THE
FY2014 OPERATING BUDGET.
Correspondence: Iowa City Telecommunications Commission regarding Letter of
appreciation for retiring cable television administrator Bob Hardy; Charles Stanier
regarding EST trash to ethanol; Charles Stanier regarding Fiberight comments and
questions; Barbara Canin, John Macatee, Eric Gidal regarding Gateway Project; Bill
Hoeft regarding PILOT agreement and related questions (previously distributed in
4/3 information packet and late handouts); Joseph M. Jason regarding
Criminalization of Asperger Syndrome; Jerry Bokassa regarding Argument against
low income housing and building of a slum; Joseph M. Jason regarding President of
National Alliance on Mental Illness BA calls for resignation of Rod Sullivan- Johnson
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County Supervisor; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO
PARKING ANY TIME signs on the west side of Dartmouth St.; Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding Installation of 22 on- street metered parking spaces and
establishment of parking meter terms on the 500 block of East Washington St.; Amy
Pretorius, Jason Deppe regarding Peninsula Restaurant/Wine Bar OSA.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 14 -98, AMENDING THE
FEES FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES APPROVED IN RESOLUTION NO. 97 -233
TO WAIVE SELECT DELINQUENT LICENSE FEES. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 6/0/1, Payne abstaining.
Amy Pretorius, Assistant Project Manager at the Peninsula Development Company,
and resident of the Peninsula Neighborhood (670 Walker Circle) appeared requesting
Council amend the Code to allow an outdoor service area that serves alcohol in a
residential zone for a commercial venture in the Peninsula. Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne
Ave., appeared regarding installation of a bus shelter near the new Aldo store; urging
Council consider a proclamation for Senior Citizens; creation of an ad hoc committee on
SEATS and urged the 25 cent tax on the electric bill be designated for SEATS; clean -up
of the alley below the Public Library; and hope that that the Senior Center would be part
of the new Blue Zone initiative. The City Manager confirmed the bus shelter near Aldi's
would be installed, noting delays due to the frost still in the ground. Joshua Schaffer
appeared regarding the Iowa City wastewater treatment plant and EPA regulations.
Madeline Remish introduced herself as the new liaison for Fraternity and Sorority Greek
Life for the University of Iowa Student Government. Outgoing UISG City Council
Liaison Alex Brame[ stated that Evan McCarthy would be assuming the role May 1, and
thanked Council for the experience and the pleasure to work with Council and staff.
Mayor Hayek presented UISG Bramel with a certificate of appreciation.
A public hearing was held on the ordinance amending Title 14: Zoning, adding
Article 14 -2G, Riverfront Crossings Form -Based Development Standards, and
amending other associated parts of Title 14 to integrate the form -based code. NDS
Planner Howard presented a power point. The following individuals appeared: Lucie
Laurian; Jenna Hemrick; Eric Johnson; Bob Welsh; and Glenn Siders. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to
accept correspondence from Lucie Laurian, Johns Shaw, Tim Tabor, Mary Oquendo.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dickens, to continue the public hearing and defer
the ordinance amending Title 14: Zoning, adding Article 14 -2G, RiverFront Crossings
Form -Based Development Standards, and amending other associated parts of Title 14
to integrate the form -based code, to the May 6 Council meeting.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, that 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), be given second vote.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 14 -99, APPROVING FINAL
PLAT. WESTWINDS SECOND ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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 Payne, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 14 -100, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 430 SOUTH LUCAS
STREET.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting the Johnson County Multi -
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 14 -101, ADOPTING THE
JOHNSON COUNTY MULTI - JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $3,200,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series
2014. Finance Dir. Bockenstedt present for discussion. Individual Council Members
expressed their views.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 14 -102, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $3,200,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2014.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $8,350,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series
2014. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 14 -103, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $8,350,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2014.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $300,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2014. No one appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 14 -104, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $300,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 2014
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $150,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2014. No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 14 -105, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 2014.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $400,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2014. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 14 -106, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $400,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 2014.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $550,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2014. No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 14 -107, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $550,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 2014
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -108, DIRECTING
THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $11,980,000 (DOLLAR AMOUNT SUBJECT
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TO CHANGE) GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2014, AND APPROVING
ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "Finances,
Taxation & Fees," Chapter 4 entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines
and Penalties," Section 5 entitled "Solid Waste Disposal," of the City Code to increase
or change residential solid waste collection fees. Bob Welsh, 84 Penfro, appeared
regarding low income exceptions. City Manager Markus confirmed a program is in
place and staff would provide information prior to the second consideration of the
ordinance. PW Dir. Fosse present for discussion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that ordinance amending Title 3, entitled
"Finances, Taxation & Fees," Chapter 4 entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges,
Bonds, Fines and Penalties," Section 5 entitled "Solid Waste Disposal," of the City Code
to increase or change residential solid waste collection fees, be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances,
Taxation & Fees," Chapter 4 "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and
Penalties," Section 3 entitled "Potable Water Use and Service," of the City Code, to
increase or change water service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa. Finance Dir.
Bockenstedt present for discussion.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that ordinance amending Title 3, "City
Finances, Taxation & Fees," Chapter 4 "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds,
Fines and Penalties," Section 3 entitled "Potable Water Use and Service," of the City
Code, to increase or change water service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be
given first vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that ordinance amending Title 9, entitled
"Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3, entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, entitled
"Speed Restrictions," Subsection B, entitled "Exceptions ", be given second vote. NDS
Asst. Engr. Planner Nagle -Gamm present for discussion. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickens, Dobyns,
Hayek, Mims, Botchway. Nays: Throgmorton, Payne.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 17,
entitled "Building and Housing," Chapter 4, entitled "Mechanical Code," by amending the
International Mechanical Code, 2009 Edition, to regulate commercial kitchen hood
termination locations, be given first vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to name Jane Dohrmann as vice -chair to the
Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy to the Human Rights Commission for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment — January 1, 2015. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Moved by Payne, seconded by
Mims, to accept correspondence from Jewell Amos.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
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). Applications must
be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa
City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not
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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 Throgmorton reported on the last "What If.." event the previous
Tuesday regarding cost of gasoline rising to $10; and noted the second "What If..."
event was held that evening dealing with sustainable economy society; and another is
planned for April 22 dealing with health insurance, and encouraged citizens to attend
the events in Room A of the Public Library from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. He also noted the
retirement of Cable TV Admin. Bob Hardy.
Council Member Botchway stated he also attended the "What If ...." event regarding
gasoline and the point that a factor is fact that so much parking is in the area; Ceiling
Day applications are due April 22; Dream Center award ceremony on May 3.
Mayor Hayek congratulated the City High Little Hawk online newspaper for being
awarded the Pacemaker Award, one of 14 winners nationwide to receive the award.
City Manager Markus announced that the 1105 Project had raised enough money to
meet a challenge grant the City Council issued January 14, in which the 1105 Project had to
raise $200,000 by April 14 to receive a five -year, $100,000 pledge from the City to conclude the
project's capital campaign. City Manager Markus congratulated retiring Cable TV Admin. Bob
Hardy, noting his efforts to continue PAN support when their funding was challenged.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn meeting at 8:40 p.m.
Matthew J. ay k, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
I CITY OF IOWA CITY
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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 4, 2014
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, March 25, 2014, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne (5:15), Throgmorton
UISG: Bramel, McCarthy
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Andrew, Davidson, Bockenstedt, Fosse, Long,
O'Brien, Yapp, Moran, Knoche, Boothroy, Ralston, Clow, Nagle -Gamm
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar item # 3d(1) — Release of lien 1936 Keokuk Street) In response to
Mayor Pro tem Mims, Community Development Coordinator Long reported the property
did go back to the original owner but the City was still receiving payments on the loan
and would be losing a small amount.
2. (Consent Calendar item # 3d(2) — Dedication of and authorization ... Sanitary Sewer
agreement ... Lyon's Second Addition .... ) In response to Mayor Pro tem Mims, City
Engr. Knocke reported that the existing sewer runs underneath the north buildings as its
placed now and realigning is finishing this week establishing the easement over the top
with the developer paying the bill.
3. (Consent Calendar item # 3d(4) — Downtown Streetscape Plan Adoption ...) Council
Member Throgmorton indicated he would be removing this item from the consent calendar
for separate consideration.
4. (Consent Calendar item # 3f(3) — Terrance Neuzil ... Board of Supervisors ... Request
for Joint Meeting) Majority agreed to schedule a joint meeting after the 2015 elections.
5. (Agenda item # 5a and # 5b — Comp Plan for Walden Square .... Rezoning for Walden
Square...) Mayor Hayek noted both items will be deferred to the April 1 Council meeting
pending the signed conditional zoning agreement.
6. (Agenda item # 5g — Windsor West, Part Three; and Agenda item # 5h — Westwinds
Second Addition) The Mayor noted deferral requests until April 1.
7. (Consent Calendar item # 3e(6) — Water services charges and fees) Finance Dir.
Bockenstedt and Public Works Dir. Fosse responded to questions regarding a
recommendation from HDR Engineering in May 2008 to increase rates, and why it was
not done at that time.
8. (Consent Calendar item # 3d(5) — REAP Grant for City Park Cabins) Mayor Hayek
stated he felt it was a great move to apply for the grant, and stated the project could
coincide nicely with the rehab of the City Park Pool.
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9. (Agenda item # 7 — Entertainment Venue Exception to the under 21 ordinance...) City
Atty. Dilkes responded to questions.
10. (Agenda item # 5(c) — Expansion / enlargement drinking establishment...) In response to
UISG Liaison Bramel, Neighborhood & Development Services Dir. Boothroy and City
Atty. Dilkes clarified the primary purpose was to allow for enlarging kitchens for
restaurant uses when the occupancy of the establishment does not change.
11. (Consent Calendar item # 3f(1) — Drew Dillman; Anne Nevin .... Proposed extension of
Normandy Drive into City Park) In response to Council Dobyns, Parks & Rec. Dir.
Moran responded to questions regarding maintenance of trees along a proposed road,
and stated the placement of the road would be contiguous with the trail and would not
affect as many trees as previously thought when the road was closer to the river.
DISCUSS GATEWAY PROJECT DESIGN PARAMETERS (IP6 of 3/13 Info Packet; IP3 of
3/20 Info Packet)
Public Works Dir. Fosse noted the late handouts distributed as supplemental traffic operations
analysis and the basis for the recommendations being presented that evening; and introduced
Mark Pearson from HNTB Design Consultants and other members of the team present. City
Engr. Knoche, Sp. Project Admin. Clow, Transportation Planners Yapp, Ralston, and Nagle -
Gamm present for discussion. PW Dir. Fosse and HNTB Rep. Pearson presented a power
point reviewing the activities since last meeting in January; and discussing the design elements
and the design concept statement going to DOT. Dave Ricketts, University of Iowa Adm. Liason
for Parking & Transportation presented information. Council identified the following for items for
further study:
• Design speed from Mayflower south or Foster Road south
• Sidewalk on the east side from Mayflower north (need and /or width)
• Three eastbound lanes on the bridge
ACTION: Schedule for further discussion and possible Council action on April 1St.
(Fosse)
[Council recessed to formal meeting 6:40 pm; returned to work session 7:48 pm]
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION (March 6, 13, 201
March 6
None
March 13
1. (IP2 — Memo from Asst. City Manager ... Secure Storage Services) Council Member
Throgmorton referenced the memo and earlier remarks made at the formal meeting by
Amanda Van Horne and asked staff to follow up with Trinity Episcopal Church who has
offered to contribute.
March 20
1. (IP6, IP7, and IP8 — Articles from the City Manager .... PILOT ... Von Maur ... local
option sales tax issues) Mayor Pro tem Mims suggested Council submit questions to the
City Manager and staff to clarify some issues that have surfaced and respond back. The
City Manager indicated he would probably have to reach out to other jurisdictions for
assistance in securing answers and that it would probably take some time. City Attorney
Dilkes suggested that Council email any further questions to the City Clerk for
distribution in upcoming Council packets.
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2. (IP4 — KXIC Radio Show) The Council agreed to the following schedule:
• March 19 — Dobyns
• March 26 — Botchway
• April 2 — Payne
• April 9 — Dickens
• April 16 - Throgmorton
• April 23 - Hayek
• April 30 — Dobyns
• May 7 — Mims
COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE
None
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS (IP # 5 of 03/20 Info Packetl
1. Council Member Dobyns questioned leaving item # 8 city related marijuana policies and
potential legislative advocacy positions on the pending list, suggesting that it wait under
the after the State legislator had addressed the matter. Council Member Throgmorton
noted his interest was in directing the Police Chief to have officers exercise discretion
differently with regard to possession and use of small quantities, and had nothing to do
with State legislative matters. City Manager Markus cautioned the Council on the City
Manager providing staff direction on "discretion ". Council Member Throgmorton
suggested the item be scheduled at the same time as discussion of municipal infractions
scheduled for April 1. City Atty. Dilkes stated they were two different issues and a memo
has been prepared for the next packet on municipal infractions.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
None
Meeting adjourned 8:10 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 3/25/14
Iowa City City Council special 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, Andrew,
Dilkes, Karr, Boothroy, O'Brien, Andrew, Miklo, Moran, Davidson.
The Mayor presented Student Citizenship Awards to Regina Elementary students:
Casey Daniel, Charlotte DeCoster, and Mark Schomer.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received, or approved, and /or adopted as amended and to delete from the Consent
Calendar and consider as a separate item 3d(4) resolution adopting the Iowa City
Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Plan:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: March 4 Work Session; March 4 Regular Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Citizens
Police Review Board — March 11; Human Rights Commission — February 18; Library
Board of Trustees — January 23; Parks and Recreation Commission — January 8;
Parks and Recreation Commission — February 26; Public Art Advisory Committee —
February 6; Senior Center Commission — February 20.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Panchero's Mexican Grill, 965 S. Riverside Dr.;
Class C Liquor License for B. P. O. Elks #590, 637 Foster Rd.; Special Class C
Liquor License for Oyama Sushi, 1853 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Liquor
License for Graze, 115 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for The Deadwood,
6 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for El Banditos, 327 E. Market St.;
Outdoor Service Area for The Deadwood , 6 S. Dubuque; Outdoor Service Area for
Bo- James, 118 E. Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Panchero's Mexican
Grill, 32 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Short's Burger and Shine, 18 S.
Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Basta, 121 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area
for Sushi Popo, 725 Mormon Trek Blvd.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14 -60, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1937 KEOKUK STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 14 -61, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT
FOR A PORTION OF LOTS 7, 8, 9 AND 10, BLOCK 7, LYON'S SECOND
ADDITION, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA; RES. 14 -62, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE CITY PARK SHELTER SIX REPLACEMENT PROJECT;
RES. 14 -63, AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA FOR THE
RESTORATION OF THE OLD SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION LOG CABINS IN UPPER
CITY PARK; Approve disbursements in the amount of $20,801,838.25 for the period
of July 1 through July 31, 2013, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
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audit. Approve disbursements in the amount of $12,749,437.67 for the period of
August 1 through August 31, 2013, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 14 -64, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 1,
2014, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 312
FAIRCHILD STREET; RES. 14 -65, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 1,
2014, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 314
SOUTH LUCAS STREET; Set a public hearing for the May 6, 2014 City Council
meeting regarding the Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated Transit
Funding application for Iowa City Transit; Set a public hearing for April 15 on an
ordinance amending Title 14: Zoning, adding Article 14 -2G, Riverfront Crossings
Form -Based Development Standards, and amending other associated parts of Title
14 to integrate the form -based code; RES. 14 -66, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR APRIL 15, 2014, ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED
"FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES,
RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES," SECTION 5, ENTITLED
"SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL," OF THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE OR CHANGE
RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FEES; RES. 14 -67, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 15, 2014, ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE
3 ENTITLED "FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED
"SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES,"
SECTION 3, ENTITLED "POTABLE WATER USE AND SERVICE," OF THE CITY
CODE TO INCREASE OR CHANGE WATER SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES.
Correspondence: Drew Dillman; Ann Nevin regarding Proposed extension of
Normandy Drive into City Park; Terry Scott regarding Best not to challenge the
status quo; Terrence Neuzil, Chairperson, Johnson County Board of Supervisors
regarding Request for Joint Meeting; Bryon Young; Kathleen Henderson regarding
Water Fluoridation; Ben Verhille regarding Inquiry about Legislation (food trucks)
[Staff response included]; Christine Stewart regarding Direct Election of Mayor on
Ballot? [Staff response included]; John Thomas, John Kammermeyer, Carol Seydel
regarding IC Gateway Comments; Charles Gilbertson regarding Affordable rentals
[Staff response included]' Cindy Parsons, Co- President, Project GREEN regarding
2013 Report to the Iowa City City Council and Project GREEN Parkways
Maintenance Report 2013; Sally Hesseltine regarding MediaCom Service [Staff
response included]; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of BUS STOPS
8285, 8284, and 8283 on Cae Drive, BUS STOPS 8282 and 8281 on Abbey Lane,
BUS STOPS 8279, 8278, and 8277 on Plaen View Drive, and BUS STOP 8276 on
Gryn Drive; Establishment of three BUS STOPS on Mormon Trek at the intersection
with Cae Drive, Plaen View Drive, and Abbey Lane.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -68, ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY
DOWNTOWN AND PEDESTRIAN MALL STREETSCAPE PLAN.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave., stated the bus shelter that was promised at the site
of the new Aldi's Store was not installed; expressed frustration on the lack of response
from the City and her landlord regarding sewer sludge coming out of her apartment
drain; the Senior Center; and lack of SEATS Sunday service. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Mary Gravitt. Amanda Van Horne, Trinity Episcopal
Church, appeared regarding the memo from Asst. City Manager Fruin regarding storage
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for homeless individuals, and stated she felt the City indicated they would follow up on
storage at the time the new ordinance concerning downtown was passed.
A public hearing was held 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). Moved and seconded to continue public hearing and defer resolution
to April 1St
A public hearing was held 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 (Walden
Square) (REZ12- 00001). Moved and seconded to continue public hearing and defer
ordinance to April 1St
A public hearing was held 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. UISG Council Liaison Bramel appeared.
Moved and seconded that the 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, be given first vote.
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 -4575, 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). (REZ13-
00026), 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 -4576, 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), 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 -4577, 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), be voted on for
final passage at this time. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at
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this time. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Atty. Mike Pugh
representing the applicant.
Moved and seconded to defer to April 1 a resolution approving final plat Windsor
West, Part Three (SUB13- 00025).
Moved and seconded to defer to April 1 a resolution approving final plat. Westwinds
Second Addition (SUB13- 00021).
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 303 West Benton Street.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -69, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 303 WEST BENTON STREET.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 4, Alcoholic Beverages,
Chapter 5, Prohibitions and Restrictions, Section 8, persons under the legal age in
licensed or permitted establishments, Subsection B, to clarify the requirements for
issuance of all exception certificates; and Title 4, Alcoholic Beverages, Chapter 1,
Definitions, Section 1, Definitions of words and terms to clarify the definition of a
"Performer" under the ordinance, be given first vote. Brad Temple, representing The
Summit, appeared. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Atty. Chuck
Meardon submitted by Mr.Temple.
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 to fill a four -year term March 1,
2014 — March 1, 2018; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill a five -year term January
1, 2014 — December 31, 2018; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a
five -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016 (New full term); One vacancy to fill
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; 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.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 7:45 p.m. back to the work session.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s /Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s /Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 4/1/14
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.
The Mayor proclaimed Mayor's Day of Recognition for National Service — April 1,
Joan Cook RSVP Director accepting; Money Smart Week — April 5 -12.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received, or approved, and /or adopted as amended and to defer Item 3c(1) awarding
contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for
construction of the Animal Care and Adoption Center to special meeting set for Monday,
April 7, at 4 p.m:
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Board of
Appeals — November 4, 2013; Senior Center Commission — March 3;
Telecommunications Commission — February 24.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for El Dorado Mexican Restaurant, 1634
Sycamore St.; Class C Beer Permit for Suburban BP Amoco — Keokuk St., 1905
Keokuk St.; Class C Liquor License for Sams Pizza IC, Inc., 441 S. Gilbert St.;
Special Class C Liquor License for Panchero's Mexican Grill, 32 S. Clinton St.;
Class C Liquor License for Bob's Your Uncle Pizza Cafe, 2208 N. Dodge St.; Class
C Liquor License for First Avenue Club, 1550 South First Ave.; Outdoor Service
Area for Panchero's Mexican Grill, 32 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for
George's Buffet, 312 E. Market St.; RES. 14 -70 TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to
First Avenue Club, 1550 South First Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Caffrey, Inc.,
dba dc's, 124 S. Dubuque St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14 -71, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MCCLURE
ENGINEERING COMPANY OF NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR SYCAMORE STREET
IMPROVEMENTS — CITY LIMITS TO SOUTH GILBERT STREET, PHASE 1
PROJECT; RES. 14 -72, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FAIRMEADOWS
PARK SPLASH PAD PROJECT; Approve disbursements in the amount of
$11,461,843.86 for the period of September 1 through September 30, 2013, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; Approve disbursements in
the amount of $17,726,074.66 for the period of October 1 through October 31, 2013,
as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for April 15 on a resolution adopting
the Johnson County Multi- Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, directing the City
Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the transportation planner to
place said plan in the clerk's office for public inspection; RES. 14 -73, FIXING DATE
FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $3,200,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2014, (FOR AN
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ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF
IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 14-
74, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE
OF NOT TO EXCEED $8,350,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES
2014 (FOR ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSES) OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, STATE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
THEREOF; RES. 14 -75, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION
OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $300,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS SERIES 2014 (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 14 -76, FIXING
DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $150,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2014 (FOR A
GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 14 -77, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $400,000 OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2014 (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE
PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES.
14 -78, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $550,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 2014 (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
THEREOF; RES. 14 -79, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 15, 2014, ON A
PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 430 SOUTH
LUCAS STREET.
Correspondence: Richard Beebee regarding 245 Stanwyck sinking manhole;
Barbara Davidson regarding Senior Center; Mike Carberry regarding Fiberight article
on the current Little Village Magazine; Mary Murphy regarding Iowa City Park
sandbars; Gary Steward regarding The Smoking Truth about The GREAT
DEPRESSION; Alec Bramel (x2) regarding Civil Citation Option for minor alcohol
charges; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING ANY
TIME signs on the west side of Sycamore Street between Lower Muscatine Road
and approximately 180 feet south of Highland Avenue.
Chad Diefenderfer and Tony Weiler, Board Members of the Peninsula Association,
presented petitions signed by 200 individuals in the Peninsula area supporting a second
way out of Foster Road. Moved and seconded to accept the petitions. Phil
Hemingway, 415 Elmridge Ave., thanked Council for purchasing the (Carl) Chadek field,
stating it would be a benefit for generations to come. Senior Center Commission
Member Jay Honohan, 1510 Somerset Lane, provided information on the recent
presentation by Collin Milner "Active Aging "; and the upcoming "bunny hop" scheduled
at the Center April 4 th
A public hearing was held 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). Glenn Siders, Southgate Development Services appeared on both
items # 5a and # 5b.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -80, 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). The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1.
A public hearing was held 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 (RES12-
00001.
Moved and seconded that the 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 (RES12- 00001), be
given first vote.
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 -4578, 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.
be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. Correspondence from Brian Vogelgesang received.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -81, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF STONE
BRIDGE ESTATES, PART 8, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -82, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
CARDINAL RIDGE - PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -83, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
WINDSOR WEST - PART THREE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to defer to April 15, a resolution approving final plat of
Westwinds Second Addition, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB13- 00021).
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 312 Fairchild Street.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -84, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 312 FAIRCHILD STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 314 South Lucas Street.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -85, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 314 SOUTH LUCAS STREET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -86, ESTABLISHING THE DESIGN
ELEMENTS NECESSARY TO BEGIN DESIGN AND ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS
FOR THE IOWA CITY GATEWAY PROJECT, with a revised Exhibit A. The following
individuals appeared: Sue Ellen CrossLea, 1125 Kirkwood Ct.; Sarah Clark, Brown St.;
Joe Coulter, 1818 N. Dubuque St.; and Dan Cummins, 12 Bella Vista. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Steve Tannen (x2), Joe Coulter, James
Harris, Jennifer Wagner, Judith Pascoe, Jiyun Park, Wesley Beary, Anne Duggan,
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Jessica Busch and Paul Clark, Jesse Singerman, Dianna Harris, Laurel Farrin, Sue
Futrell, Shari DeGraw and Tom Lilly, Christina Welu- Reynolds, Eric Gidal, John
Thomas.
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 -4579, AMENDING TITLE 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, CHAPTER 5,
PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, SECTION 8, PERSONS UNDER THE LEGAL
AGE IN LICENSED OR PERMITTED ESTABLISHMENTS, SUBSECTION B, TO
CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF ALL EXCEPTION
CERTIFICATES; AND TITLE 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, CHAPTER 1,
DEFINITIONS, SECTION 1, DEFINITIONS OF WORDS AND TERMS TO CLARIFY
THE DEFINITION OF A "PERFORMER" UNDER THE ORDINANCE, be voted on for
final passage at this time. Brad Temple, representing The Summit, appeared. Moved
and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles
and Traffic," Chapter 3, entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, entitled "Speed
Restrictions," Subsection B, entitled "Exceptions ", be given first vote. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 5/2. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from
Jesse Allen, William Coleman, Carol Barr, Jarol Duerksen.
Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to Boards and
Commissions: appoint Jay Honohan, 1519 Somerset Ln., Mercedes Bern -Klug, 1093 C
St., Hiram Richard Webber, 320 E. Washington, Apt. 7 -H, Ellen Cannon, 320 E.
Washington, Apt. 6E, Joe Younker, 1011 6t Avenue, Jane Dohrmann, 337 Ferson
Avenue, and Council Member Dobyns, to the Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee for
terms beginning May 1, 2014 — December 1, 2014; appoint David Hamilton, 814 N. Linn
St., to the Library, Board of Trustees for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment
— June 30, 2015; reappoint Nicholas Kilburg, 1918 Meadow Ridge Lane and Alexa
Homewood, 1229 Arthur St., to the Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies
for three year terms, March 13, 2014 — March 13, 2017. The following individuals
appeared regarding the Senior Center Ad Hoc Services Committee appointments: Mary
Gravitt, 2414 Wayne Ave. and Mary Mehrl, 319 E. Washington St.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received from the following Boards and
Commissions 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 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). Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age
unless specific qualifications are stated.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 8:55 p.m. and continue work session
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s /Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor 44L_zt
s /Marian K. Karr, City Cl rk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/7/14
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Payne,
Throgmorton. Absent: Dobyns.
The Mayor proclaimed Democracy in the Workplace Day — April 8.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -87, REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED ON
MARCH 27, 2014 FOR THE ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTER 2014 PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Craig Rathje.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -88, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE IOWA INITIATIVES FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
PROGRAM.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 4:10 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
Submitted for publication — 4/9/14
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 25, 2014
Iowa City City Council special 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, Andrew,
Dilkes, Karr, Boothroy, O'Brien, Andrew, Miklo, Moran, Davidson.
The Mayor presented Student Citizenship Awards to Regina Elementary students:
Casey Daniel, Charlotte DeCoster, and Mark Schomer.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Payne, that the items and recommendations in
the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and /or adopted as amended and to
delete from the Consent Calendar and consider as a separate item 3d(4) resolution
adopting the Iowa City Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Plan:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: March 4 Work Session; March 4 Regular Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Citizens
Police Review Board — March 11; Human Rights Commission — February 18; Library
Board of Trustees — January 23; Parks and Recreation Commission — January 8;
Parks and Recreation Commission — February 26; Public Art Advisory Committee —
February 6; Senior Center Commission — February 20.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Freshmax Iowa City, LLC, dba Panchero's
Mexican Grill, 965 S. Riverside Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge No
590 B. P. O., dba B. P. O. Elks #590, 637 Foster Rd.; Special Class C Liquor
License for Oyama Sushi Chen's, Inc. dba Oyama Sushi, 1853 Lower Muscatine
Rd.; Class C Liquor License for Graze Iowa City LLC., dba Graze, 115 E. College
St.; Class C Liquor License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba The Deadwood, 6 S.
Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for The Bandits LLC. , dba El Banditos, 327 E.
Market St.; Outdoor Service Area for Ranger Enterprises, Inc. dba The Deadwood ,
6 S. Dubuque; Outdoor Service Area for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo- James, 118 E.
Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Little Donkeys, Inc., dba Panchero's
Mexican Grill, 32 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Short's Burger and Shine,
LLC., dba Short's Burger and Shine, 18 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for
Jimmy Jack Mac, Inc., dba Basta, 121 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for E & E
Restaurant, LLC., dba Sushi Popo, 725 Mormon Trek Blvd.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14 -60, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1937 KEOKUK STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 14 -61, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT
FOR A PORTION OF LOTS 7, 8, 9 AND 10, BLOCK 7, LYON'S SECOND
ADDITION, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA; RES. 14 -62, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE CITY PARK SHELTER SIX REPLACEMENT PROJECT;
RES. 14 -63, AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA FOR THE
RESTORATION OF THE OLD SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION LOG CABINS IN UPPER
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CITY PARK; Approve disbursements in the amount of $20,801,838.25 for the period
of July 1 through July 31, 2013, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit. Approve disbursements in the amount of $12,749,437.67 for the period of
August 1 through August 31, 2013, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 14 -64, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 1,
2014, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 312
FAIRCHILD STREET; RES. 14 -65, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 1,
2014, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 314
SOUTH LUCAS STREET; Set a public hearing for the May 6, 2014 City Council
meeting regarding the Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated Transit
Funding application for Iowa City Transit; Set a public hearing for April 15 on an
ordinance amending Title 14: Zoning, adding Article 14 -2G, Riverfront Crossings
Form -Based Development Standards, and amending other associated parts of Title
14 to integrate the form -based code; RES. 14 -66, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR APRIL 15, 2014, ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED
"FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES,
RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES," SECTION 5, ENTITLED
"SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL," OF THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE OR CHANGE
RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FEES; RES. 14 -67, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 15, 2014, ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE
3 ENTITLED "FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED
"SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES,"
SECTION 3, ENTITLED "POTABLE WATER USE AND SERVICE," OF THE CITY
CODE TO INCREASE OR CHANGE WATER SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES.
Correspondence: Drew Dillman; Ann Nevin regarding Proposed extension of
Normandy Drive into City Park; Terry Scott regarding Best not to challenge the
status quo; Terrence Neuzil, Chairperson, Johnson County Board of Supervisors
regarding Request for Joint Meeting; Bryon Young; Kathleen Henderson regarding
Water Fluoridation; Ben Verhille regarding Inquiry about Legislation (food trucks)
[Staff response included]; Christine Stewart regarding Direct Election of Mayor on
Ballot? [Staff response included]; John Thomas, John Kammermeyer, Carol Seydel
regarding IC Gateway Comments, Charles Gilbertson regarding Affordable rentals
[Staff response included]' Cindy Parsons, Co- President, Project GREEN regarding
2013 Report to the Iowa City City Council and Project GREEN Parkways
Maintenance Report 2013; Sally Hesseltine regarding MediaCom Service [Staff
response included]; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of BUS STOPS
8285, 8284, and 8283 on Cae Drive, BUS STOPS 8282 and 8281 on Abbey Lane,
BUS STOPS 8279, 8278, and 8277 on Plaen View Drive, and BUS STOP 8276 on
Gryn Drive; Establishment of three BUS STOPS on Mormon Trek at the intersection
with Cae Drive, Plaen View Drive, and Abbey Lane.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 14 -68, ADOPTING THE
IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN AND PEDESTRIAN MALL STREETSCAPE PLAN. Asst.
City Manager Fruin presented information, and individual Council Members expressed
their views.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave., stated the bus shelter that was promised at the site
of the new Aldi's Store was not installed; expressed frustration on the lack of response
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from the City and her landlord regarding sewer sludge coming out of her apartment
drain; the Senior Center; and lack of SEATS Sunday service. Moved by Mims,
seconded by Payne, to accept correspondence from Mary Gravitt. Amanda Van Horne,
Trinity Episcopal Church, appeared regarding the memo from Asst. City Manager Fruin
regarding storage for homeless individuals, and stated she felt the City indicated they
would follow up on storage at the time the new ordinance concerning downtown was
passed.
A public hearing was held 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). No one appeared. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens to continue
public hearing and defer resolution to April 1St
A public hearing was held 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 (Walden
Square) (REZ12- 00001). Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne to continue public
hearing and defer ordinance to April 1St
A public hearing was held 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. Senior Planner Miklo present for discussion. UISG
Council Liaison Bramel appeared.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, that the 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, be given first vote.
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 -4575, 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). (REZ13- 00026), 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 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 -4576, 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), be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by
Dickens, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 14 -4577, 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), 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 Payne,
seconded by Dobyns, to accept correspondence from Atty. Mike Pugh representing the
applicant.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to defer to April 1 a resolution approving final
plat Windsor West, Part Three (SUB 13-00025).
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, to defer to April 1 a resolution approving final
plat. Westwinds Second Addition (SUB13- 00021).
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 303 West Benton Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 14 -69, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 303 WEST BENTON
STREET.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending Title 4, Alcoholic
Beverages, Chapter 5, Prohibitions and Restrictions, Section 8, persons under the legal
age in licensed or permitted establishments, Subsection B, to clarify the requirements
for issuance of all exception certificates; and Title 4, Alcoholic Beverages, Chapter 1,
Definitions, Section 1, Definitions of words and terms to clarify the definition of a
"Performer" under the ordinance, be given first vote. Brad Temple, representing The
Summit, appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by
Payne, seconded by Dickens to accept correspondence from Atty. Chuck Meardon
submitted by Mr.Temple.
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 to fill a four -year term March 1,
2014 — March 1, 2018; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill a five -year term January
1, 2014 — December 31, 2018; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a
five -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016 (New full term); One vacancy to fill
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; 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.]
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Council Member Botchway asked for clarification that the soon to be formed Ad
Senior Service Committee would be taking a comprehensive look at senior services in
the community and not just the Senior Center. Council concurred.
Council Member Throgmorton noted Council had set a public hearing for April 15
(earlier on the agenda) for input on the form based code for the Riverfront Crossings
district; and the University of Iowa Public Policy Center will be conducting a series of
four "what if' public forums, starting Tuesday, April 8, and encouraged people to attend
in Room A of the Public Library.
Mayor Pro tem Mims echoed the comments regarding the "what if" public forums;
and noted with the warmer temperatures and longer days there are more pedestrians
and bicyclists out and encouraged everyone to be careful.
Council Member Dickens reported he had just returned from a trip to Ireland and had
visited Dublin, our UNESCO sister city; and noted he was very impressed with the City
and recounted a conversation with one person who had a friend that attended the
University of Iowa Law School.
Council Member Payne informed Council that the Iowa Cultural Corridor had an app
that could be downloaded to your i -pad or Android that provides information on events
in the area and one of them was the Top Chef Downtown event the next evening.
Mayor Hayek congratulated the West High Boys Basketball Team for winning the
state tournament; congratulated Iowa Writer's Workshop for the mention on "Girls" and
the character being accepted; noted Mission Creek Festival running April 2 -7; and
reminded citizens of a school district meeting to discuss redistricting planned for March
27th at Southeast Junior High.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims to adjourn meeting at 7:45 p.m. back to the
work session.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 4/1/14
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.
The Mayor proclaimed Mayor's Day of Recognition for National Service — April 1,
Joan Cook RSVP Director accepting; Money Smart Week — April 5 -12.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received, or approved, and /or adopted as amended and to defer Item 3c(1) awarding
contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for
construction of the Animal Care and Adoption Center to special meeting set for Monday,
April 7, at 4 p.m:
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Board of
Appeals — November 4, 2013; Senior Center Commission — March 3;
Telecommunications Commission — February 24.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for El Dorado Mexican Restaurant, 1634
Sycamore St.; Class C Beer Permit for Suburban BP Amoco — Keokuk St., 1905
Keokuk St.; Class C Liquor License for Sams Pizza IC, Inc., 441 S. Gilbert St.;
Special Class C Liquor License for Panchero's Mexican Grill, 32 S. Clinton St.;
Class C Liquor License for Bob's Your Uncle Pizza Cafe, 2208 N. Dodge St.; Class
C Liquor License for First Avenue Club, 1550 South First Ave.; Outdoor Service
Area for Panchero's Mexican Grill, 32 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for
George's Buffet, 312 E. Market St.; RES. 14 -70 TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to
First Avenue Club, 1550 South First Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Caffrey, Inc.,
dba dc's, 124 S. Dubuque St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14 -71, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MCCLURE
ENGINEERING COMPANY OF NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR SYCAMORE STREET
IMPROVEMENTS — CITY LIMITS TO SOUTH GILBERT STREET, PHASE 1
PROJECT; RES. 14 -72, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FAIRMEADOWS
PARK SPLASH PAD PROJECT; Approve disbursements in the amount of
$11,461,843.86 for the period of September 1 through September 30, 2013, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; Approve disbursements in
the amount of $17,726,074.66 for the period of October 1 through October 31, 2013,
as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for April 15 on a resolution adopting
the Johnson County Multi- Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, directing the City
Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the transportation planner to
place said plan in the clerk's office for public inspection; RES. 14 -73, FIXING DATE
FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $3,200,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2014, (FOR AN
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ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF
IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 14-
74, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE
OF NOT TO EXCEED $8,350,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES
2014 (FOR ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSES) OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, STATE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
THEREOF; RES. 14 -75, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION
OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $300,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS SERIES 2014 (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 14 -76, FIXING
DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $150,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2014 (FOR A
GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 14 -77, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $400,000 OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2014 (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE
PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES.
14 -78, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $550,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 2014 (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
THEREOF; RES. 14 -79, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 15, 2014, ON A
PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 430 SOUTH
LUCAS STREET.
Correspondence: Richard Beebee regarding 245 Stanwyck sinking manhole;
Barbara Davidson regarding Senior Center; Mike Carberry regarding Fiberight article
on the current Little Village Magazine; Mary Murphy regarding Iowa City Park
sandbars; Gary Steward regarding The Smoking Truth about The GREAT
DEPRESSION; Alec Bramel (x2) regarding Civil Citation Option for minor alcohol
charges; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING ANY
TIME signs on the west side of Sycamore Street between Lower Muscatine Road
and approximately 180 feet south of Highland Avenue.
Chad Diefenderfer and Tony Weiler, Board Members of the Peninsula Association,
presented petitions signed by 200 individuals in the Peninsula area supporting a second
way out of Foster Road. Moved and seconded to accept the petitions. Phil
Hemingway, 415 Elmridge Ave., thanked Council for purchasing the (Carl) Chadek field,
stating it would be a benefit for generations to come. Senior Center Commission
Member Jay Honohan, 1510 Somerset Lane, provided information on the recent
presentation by Collin Milner "Active Aging "; and the upcoming "bunny hop" scheduled
at the Center April 4 th
A public hearing was held 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). Glenn Siders, Southgate Development Services appeared on both
items # 5a and # 5b.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -80, 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). The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1.
A public hearing was held 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 (RES12-
00001.
Moved and seconded that the 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 (RES12- 00001), be
given first vote.
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 -4578, 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.
be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. Correspondence from Brian Vogelgesang received.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -81, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF STONE
BRIDGE ESTATES, PART 8, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -82, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
CARDINAL RIDGE - PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -83, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
WINDSOR WEST - PART THREE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to defer to April 15, a resolution approving final plat of
Westwinds Second Addition, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB13- 00021).
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 312 Fairchild Street.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -84, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 312 FAIRCHILD STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 314 South Lucas Street.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -85, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 314 SOUTH LUCAS STREET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -86, ESTABLISHING THE DESIGN
ELEMENTS NECESSARY TO BEGIN DESIGN AND ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS
FOR THE IOWA CITY GATEWAY PROJECT, with a revised Exhibit A. The following
individuals appeared: Sue Ellen CrossLea, 1125 Kirkwood Ct.; Sarah Clark, Brown St.;
Joe Coulter, 1818 N. Dubuque St.; and Dan Cummins, 12 Bella Vista. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Steve Tannen (x2), Joe Coulter, James
Harris, Jennifer Wagner, Judith Pascoe, Jiyun Park, Wesley Beary, Anne Duggan,
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Jessica Busch and Paul Clark, Jesse Singerman, Dianna Harris, Laurel Farrin, Sue
Futrell, Shari DeGraw and Tom Lilly, Christina Welu- Reynolds, Eric Gidal, John
Thomas.
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 -4579, AMENDING TITLE 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, CHAPTER 5,
PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, SECTION 8, PERSONS UNDER THE LEGAL
AGE IN LICENSED OR PERMITTED ESTABLISHMENTS, SUBSECTION B, TO
CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF ALL EXCEPTION
CERTIFICATES; AND TITLE 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, CHAPTER 1,
DEFINITIONS, SECTION 1, DEFINITIONS OF WORDS AND TERMS TO CLARIFY
THE DEFINITION OF A "PERFORMER" UNDER THE ORDINANCE, be voted on for
final passage at this time. Brad Temple, representing The Summit, appeared. Moved
and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles
and Traffic," Chapter 3, entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, entitled "Speed
Restrictions," Subsection B, entitled "Exceptions ", be given first vote. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 5/2. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from
Jesse Allen, William Coleman, Carol Barr, Jarol Duerksen.
Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to Boards and
Commissions: appoint Jay Honohan, 1519 Somerset Ln., Mercedes Bern -Klug, 1093 C
St., Hiram Richard Webber, 320 E. Washington, Apt. 7 -H, Ellen Cannon, 320 E.
Washington, Apt. 6E, Joe Younker, 1011 6t Avenue, Jane Dohrmann, 337 Ferson
Avenue, and Council Member Dobyns, to the Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee for
terms beginning May 1, 2014 — December 1, 2014; appoint David Hamilton, 814 N. Linn
St., to the Library, Board of Trustees for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment
— June 30, 2015; reappoint Nicholas Kilburg, 1918 Meadow Ridge Lane and Alexa
Homewood, 1229 Arthur St., to the Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies
for three year terms, March 13, 2014 — March 13, 2017. The following individuals
appeared regarding the Senior Center Ad Hoc Services Committee appointments: Mary
Gravitt, 2414 Wayne Ave. and Mary Mehrl, 319 E. Washington St.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received from the following Boards and
Commissions 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 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). Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age
unless specific qualifications are stated.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 8:55 p.m. and continue work session
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s /Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s /Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication — 4/8/14.
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
APRIL 1, 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. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Boothroy,
Hargadine, Bockenstedt, Morris Kopping, Miklo, O'Brien, Yapp, Moran Andrew, Fosse
Knoche Clow.
The Mayor proclaimed Mayor's Day of Recognition for National Service — April 1,
Joan Cook RSVP Director accepting; Money Smart Week — April 5 -12.
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 and to defer
Item 3c(1) awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to
attest a contract for construction of the Animal Care and Adoption Center to special
meeting set for Monday, April 7, at 4 p.m:
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Board of
Appeals — November 4, 2013; Senior Center Commission — March 3;
Telecommunications Commission — February 24.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Sultana, Inc., dba El Dorado Mexican
Restaurant, 1634 Sycamore St.; Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors
LLC.,dba Suburban BP Amoco — Keokuk St., 1905 Keokuk St.; Class C Liquor
License for Sams Pizza IC Inc., dba Sams Pizza IC, Inc., 441 S. Gilbert St.; Special
Class C Liquor License for Little Donkeys, Inc., dba Panchero's Mexican Grill, 32 S.
Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Eastside Cafe, Inc., dba Bob's Your
Uncle Pizza Cafe, 2208 N. Dodge St.; Class C Liquor License for First Avenue
Productions, Inc., dba First Avenue Club, 1550 South First Ave.; Outdoor Service
Area for Little Donkeys, Inc., dba Panchero's Mexican Grill, 32 S. Clinton St.;
Outdoor Service Area for George's Buffet, Inc., dba George's Buffet, 312 E. Market
St.; RES. 14 -70 TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to First Avenue Productions, Inc.,
dba First Avenue Club, 1550 South First Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Caffrey,
Inc., dba dc's, 124 S. Dubuque St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14 -71, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MCCLURE
ENGINEERING COMPANY OF NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR SYCAMORE STREET
IMPROVEMENTS — CITY LIMITS TO SOUTH GILBERT STREET, PHASE 1
PROJECT; RES. 14 -72, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FAIRMEADOWS
PARK SPLASH PAD PROJECT; Approve disbursements in the amount of
$11,461,843.86 for the period of September 1 through September 30, 2013, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; Approve disbursements in
the amount of $17,726,074.66 for the period of October 1 through October 31, 2013,
as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit.
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Setting Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for April 15 on a resolution adopting
the Johnson County Multi- Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, directing the City
Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the transportation planner to
place said plan in the clerk's office for public inspection; RES. 14 -73, FIXING DATE
of April 15, 2014, FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE
OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,200,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2014,
(FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
STATE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF;
RES. 14 -74, FIXING DATE of April 15, 2014, FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $8,350,000 OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2014 (FOR ESSENTIAL CORPORATE
PURPOSES) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 14 -75, FIXING DATE of April
15, 2014, FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT
TO EXCEED $300,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SERIES 2014 (FOR A
GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 14 -76, FIXING DATE of April 15, 2014, FOR A
MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$150,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2014 (FOR A GENERAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
THEREOF; RES. 14 -77, FIXING DATE of April 15, 2014, FOR A MEETING ON
THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $400,000 OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2014 (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE
PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES.
14 -78, FIXING DATE of April 15, 2014, FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION
OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $550,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, SERIES 2014 (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 14 -79, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 15,
2014, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 430
SOUTH LUCAS STREET.
Correspondence: Richard Beebee regarding 245 Stanwyck sinking manhole;
Barbara Davidson regarding Senior Center; Mike Carberry regarding Fiberight article
on the current Little Village Magazine; Mary Murphy regarding Iowa City Park
sandbars; Gary Steward regarding The Smoking Truth about The GREAT
DEPRESSION; Alec Bramel (x2) regarding Civil Citation Option for minor alcohol
charges; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING ANY
TIME signs on the west side of Sycamore Street between Lower Muscatine Road
and approximately 180 feet south of Highland Avenue.
Chad Diefenderfer and Tony Weiler, Board Members of the Peninsula Association,
presented petitions signed by 200 individuals in the Peninsula area supporting a second
way out of Foster Road. Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to accept the petitions.
Phil Hemingway, 415 Elmridge Ave., thanked Council for purchasing the (Carl) Chadek
field, stating it would be a benefit for generations to come. Senior Center Commission
Member Jay Honohan, 1510 Somerset Lane, provided information on the recent
presentation by Collin Milner "Active Aging "; and the upcoming "bunny hop" scheduled
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at the Center April 4
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A public hearing was held 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). Senior Planner Miklo presented a power point on both items # 5a and
# 5b. Glenn Siders, Southgate Development Services appeared on both items # 5a and
# 5b.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -80, 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). The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek,
Mims, Payne, Botchway. Nays: Throgmorton.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 8.7 acres of
property (Walden Square) from Neighborhood Commercial (CN -1) Zone to Community
Commercial (CC -2) Zone located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard, north of Westwinds
Drive (RES12- 00001. [Comments were included as part of the public hearing of item #
5a]
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning 8.7
acres of property (Walden Square) from Neighborhood Commercial (CN -1) Zone to
Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard, north of
Westwinds Drive (RES12- 00001), be given first vote.
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 -4578, 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. be voted on for final passage at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this
time. Correspondence from Brian Vogelgesang received.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -81, APPROVING FINAL
PLAT OF STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PART 8, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Senior Planner
Miklo presented a power point
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 14 -82, APPROVING FINAL
PLAT OF CARDINAL RIDGE - PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Senior Planner Miklo
presented a power point
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -83, APPROVING FINAL
PLAT OF WINDSOR WEST - PART THREE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Senior Planner Miklo
presented a power point
Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, to defer to April 15, a resolution
approving final plat of Westwinds Second Addition, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB13- 00021).
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A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 312 Fairchild Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 14 -84, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 312 FAIRCHILD STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 314 South Lucas Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 14 -85, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 314 SOUTH LUCAS
STREET.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -86, ESTABLISHING THE
DESIGN ELEMENTS NECESSARY TO BEGIN DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
DOCUMENTS FOR THE IOWA CITY GATEWAY PROJECT, with a revised Exhibit A.
PW Dir. Fosse presented a power point. The following individuals appeared: Sue Ellen
CrossLea, 1125 Kirkwood Ct.; Sarah Clark, Brown St.; Joe Coulter, 1818 N. Dubuque
St.; and Dan Cummins, 12 Bella Vista. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to accept correspondence from Steve
Tannen (x2), Joe Coulter, James Harris, Jennifer Wagner, Judith Pascoe, Jiyun Park,
Wesley Beary, Anne Duggan, Jessica Busch and Paul Clark, Jesse Singerman, Dianna
Harris, Laurel Farrin, Sue Futrell, Shari DeGraw and Tom Lilly, Christina Welu-
Reynolds, Eric Gidal, John Thomas.
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 -4579, AMENDING TITLE 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES,
CHAPTER 5, PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, SECTION 8, PERSONS UNDER
THE LEGAL AGE IN LICENSED OR PERMITTED ESTABLISHMENTS, SUBSECTION
B, TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF ALL EXCEPTION
CERTIFICATES; AND TITLE 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, CHAPTER 1,
DEFINITIONS, SECTION 1, DEFINITIONS OF WORDS AND TERMS TO CLARIFY
THE DEFINITION OF A "PERFORMER" UNDER THE ORDINANCE, be voted on for
final passage at this time. Brad Temple, representing The Summit, appeared.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Mims, seconded by
Payne, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 9, entitled
"Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3, entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, entitled
"Speed Restrictions," Subsection B, entitled "Exceptions ", be given first vote.
Transportation Planner Yapp present for discussion. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following
division of roll call vote. Ayes: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims. Nays:
Payne, Throgmorton. Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to accept
correspondence from Jesse Allen, William Coleman, Carol Barr, Jarol Duerksen.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to make the following appointments to Boards
and Commissions: appoint Jay Honohan, 1519 Somerset Ln., Mercedes Bern -Klug,
1093 C St., Hiram Richard Webber, 320 E. Washington, Apt. 7 -H, Ellen Cannon, 320 E.
Washington, Apt. 6E, Joe Younker, 1011 6t" Avenue, Jane Dohrmann, 337 Ferson
Avenue, and Council Member Dobyns, to the Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee for
terms beginning May 1, 2014 — December 1, 2014; appoint David Hamilton, 814 N. Linn
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St., to the Library, Board of Trustees for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment
— June 30, 2015; reappoint Nicholas Kilburg, 1918 Meadow Ridge Lane and Alexa
Homewood, 1229 Arthur St., to the Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies
for three year terms, March 13, 2014 — March 13, 2017. The following individuals
appeared regarding the Senior Center Ad Hoc Services Committee appointments: Mary
Gravitt, 2414 Wayne Ave. and Mary Mehrl, 319 E. Washington St.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received from the following Boards and
Commissions 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 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). Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age
unless specific qualifications are stated.
Council Member Botchway provided information on Ceiling Day, April 25t ", at the
County Court House and urges individuals with a juvenile record and over the age of 18
and not had other convictions and whose probation has ended to explore the options
available to protect your juvenile record.
Council Member Throgmorton reported his participation in a community focus group
concerning the Library, along with fellow Council Member Botchway and several former
Council Members the previous week, noting it was fun to be involved.
Mayor Pro tem Mims reminded people of the Mission Creek Festival starting April 1
and running through April 6.
Council Member Dickens stated the "Top Chef' event the previous evening was
great and encouraged people to get their tickets early for next year's event.
Council Member Payne reminded people that April was "Safe Digging Month ", that
anyone planning an excavation project, planting a tree, putting in a fence or even
replacing a mailbox should call 811 at least 48 hours before you fig.
Senior Center Commissioner Kathy Mitchell thanked Council for the process
involved in narrowing down the 21 applicants to the Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee
and stated the Commission was looking forward to working with Council.
City Manager Markus and Police Chief Hargadine announced that the Police
Department had received full accreditation for the fifth time from CALEA organization.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adjourn meeting at 8:55 p.m. and continue
work session
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356 -5040.
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APRIL 7, 2014
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Payne,
Throgmorton. Absent: Dobyns. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr,
Steffen, Morris, Andrew.
The Mayor proclaimed Democracy in the Workplace Day — April 8.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -87, REJECTING BIDS
RECEIVED ON MARCH 27, 2014 FOR THE ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTER
2014 PROJECT. Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens to accept correspondence from
Craig Rathje.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 14 -88, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IOWA INITIATIVES FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
PROGRAM.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn special meeting 4:10 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk