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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 6, 2014
Iowa City City Council Regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes,
Karr, Miklo, Andrew, O'Brien, Bockenstedt, Fosse, Howard, Yapp, Boothroy, Steffen,
Scott, Morris, Long, Goodman.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lemme
Elementary students: Mark McLaughlin, Sophia Surom, Avery Wilson.
The Mayor proclaimed: Bicycle Month — May, Anne Duggan, Think Bikes and Bike
to Work Committee accepting; Project GREEN Day — May 10, Diane Allen and Cindy
Parsons Project GREEN Co- Presidents, accepting; Dottie Ray Day — May 13, Dottie's
daughter Amy Kannellis and Jay Capron, KXIC, accepted.
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:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: April 1 Work Session; April 15 Work Session; April 15 Regular Formal Official
& Complete; April 25 Special Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Board of
Adjustment — March 12; Charter Review Commission — April 8; Citizens Police
Review Board — March 11; Historic Preservation Commission — March 13; Housing
and Community Development Commission — February 20; Housing and Community
Development Commission — March 6; Human Rights Commission — March 18;
Library Board of Trustees — March 27; Planning and Zoning Commission (formal) —
April 3; Public Art Advisory Committee — March 6.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Beer Permit for DOLGENCORP, LLC., dba Dollar General Store #8137, 41
Highway 1 W.; Special Class C Liquor License for Joensy's Rest. Inc., dba Joensy's
Rest.; 2563 North Dodge St.; Class C Liquor License for Kennedy Investments Inc.,
dba The Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss Special Class C Liquor License for
Riverside Theatre dba Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St.; Transfer of Special
Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre to City Park (June 19 — July 13, 2014);
Class C Liquor License for Quzer Inc., dba Shakespeare's, 819 1St Ave. S.; Class C
Liquor License for Column, Inc., dba Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque St.; Class C
Liquor License and Ownership change for Cactus Mexican Grill & Cantina, dba
Cactus Mexican Grill & Cantina, 245 S. Gilbert St.; Outdoor Service Area for Etre
Givanni Restaurant LLC., dba Givanni's, 109 E. College St.; Outdoor Service Area
for Lusati, Inc., dba Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area
for ICBB, LTD., dba Brown Bottle, 115 Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for
Bandits, LLC., dba El Bandito's, 327 Market St.; Outdoor Service Area for Morrowco
LLC., dba Pita Pit, 113 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Coffee
Company, dba Java House, 211 '/ Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa
City Coffee Company, dba Heirloom Salad Company, 211 Washington St.; Outdoor
Service Area for Linn Street Cafe Inc., dba Linn Street Cafe, 121 N. Linn St.;
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Outdoor Service Area for Kennedy Investments, Inc., dba The Vine Tavern & Eatery,
330 E. Prentiss St.; Outdoor Service Area for Iron Hawk LLC., dba Iron Hawk, 122
Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for 2 -Tone, Inc., dba Blue Bird Diner, 330
Market St. New: Outdoor Service Area for Jaxco, LLC., dba Blackstone, 503
Westbury Dr. Suite 1 Outdoor Service Area for The High Ground Cafe, L.L.C., dba
High; Ground Cafe, 301 E. Market St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14 -112, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO
LEASE WITH MERSCHMAN SEEDS, INC. TO LEASE AN ACCESS WAY FROM
MORMON TREK BLVD. TO THE NORTH / SOUTH RUNWAY; RES. 14 -113,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1552 DICKENSON LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 14 -114,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN
AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE THEATRE THAT ALLOWS THE SALE OF WINE
AND BEER UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES IN CITY PARK FROM JUNE 19,
2014 THROUGH JULY 13, 2014; Approve disbursements in the amount of
$11,194,167.14 for the period of January 1 through January 31, 2014, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; Approve disbursements in
the amount of $7,932,710.48 for the period of February 1 through February 28,
2014, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; Granting a 45 -day
extension to the Citizens Police Review Board for the filing of the public report with
the City Council on Complaint #13 -07; RES. 14 -115, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
JOHNSON COUNTY FOR FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE IOWA CITY /JOHNSON
COUNTY SENIOR CENTER; RES. 14 -116, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE STREETS AND SOLID WASTE DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY RECLASSIFYING THE
CLERK/TYPIST — SOLID WASTE POSITION TO ONE FULL -TIME SENIOR
CLERK/TYPIST — STREETS AND SOLID WASTE POSITION; RES. 14 -117,
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 STRAND ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE NORTH PLANT SALVAGE AND
DEMOLITION PHASE OF THE IOWA CITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
RELOCATION PROJECT; RES. 14 -118, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SOUTH HICKORY HILL PARK SAFE ROOM PROJECT; RES. 14 -119,
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC WORKS
FUEL FACILITY PROJECT; RES. 14 -120, 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 GERSHMAN,
BRICKNER & BRATTON, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR THE ALTERNATIVE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL PROPOSAL
EVALUATION; RES. 14 -121, AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF TRAINING
FOR ESRI SOFTWARE; RES. 14 -122, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SIGN AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE URBAN SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTORS
NETWORK FOR CLIMATE ADAPTATION PLANNING.
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Setting Public Hearings: RES. 14 -123, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY
-20, 2014, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT
324 NORTH LUCAS STREET; Setting a public hearing for May 20 on a resolution
approving an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan — Downtown and Riverfront
Crossings master plan to include a section on affordable housing; Setting a public
hearing for May 20 on a rezoning ordinance to designate the Goosetown / Horace
Mann Conservation District as a Conservation District Overlay (OCD) Zone. (REZ -14-
00004); RES. 14 -124, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 20, 2014, TO
CONSIDER A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED 1821
B STREET.
Correspondence: Kathryn Kunert, MidAmerican Energy Company regarding
Annual Report; Derek Parker; Courtney Sobask; David Pauly regarding Peninsula
Development Restaurant; John Zielinski regarding America's Children MIA Over 3
Million Disappeared INSANITY; Carol Thompson regarding Senior Center (This item
has been forwarded to the AD Hoc Senior Services Committee); Joseph M. Jason
regarding Criticism of Iowa City Police Department, Johnson County Prosecutor and
Johnson County Board of Supervisors [Staff response included]; Debra DeLaet,
Rachel Gold; Amanda Darnall, Felix Goodmann Christopher Goodmann; Michele
McAtee; Erica Bried regarding Iowa City School District Redistricting [Supt. response
attached]; Edwin Benjamin, Midwest One Bank; Brad Langguth, Hills Bank and Trust
Company; Scott Wilson, U of I Community Credit Union regarding Building Change
Program [Staff memo included]; Nancy Goeken regarding Responsibility for Roads
(new North High School); Letters from 69 individuals regarding Iowa City
Wastewater Treatment Facility; Email from K. Warner regarding Request for
litigation Results — Purchasing Study [Staff response included]; Christopher Noun
regarding Thank you to Elected Officials.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave., appeared regarding the new bus shelter recently
installed near Aldi's, and questioned why it had only three sides and no bench;
concerns with City licensing and inspection services of rental properties; and Johnson
County funding for SEATS. Brandon Ross, 1822 Rochester Ave., thanked Council for
the Bicycle Month proclamation; and environmental issues, including lawn chemicals
and pesticides. Martha Norbeck, 906 S. 7th Ave., raised concerns regarding the money
being spent on the agreement for alternative solid waste disposal proposal evaluation.
A public hearing was held 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. The following individuals
appeared: Jiyun Park, 20 Rocky Shore Dr.; Bob Welsh, 84 Penfro; Martha Norbeck,
906S.7 th Ave.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dobyns, that 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, and to include three amendments (1) Table 2G -5, Permitted Frontage Types, to
indicate that forecount frontages may be permitted for "Apartment Buildings. "; (2) Table
2G -7, Permitted Parking Types, to indicate that "integrated structured parking" is
permitted for "Apartment Building. "; and (3) In paragraph 14- 2G -7G -7, Height Bonus for
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, by amending the first sentence to
read, "Up to four additional floors of building heights may be granted for projects that
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are designed to meet high standards with regard to energy efficiency and environmental
stewardship, according to LEED or other similar environmental or energy- efficiency
rating system. In general, the higher the level of energy efficiency or environmental
stewardship demonstrated, the greater the bonus. ", be given first vote. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to
accept correspondence from Martha Norbeck, Jiyun Park. Moved by Botchway,
seconded by Mims, to direct staff City staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission to
discuss or consider inclusionary zoning and other affordable housing incentives in the
form -based Code (and report back to the City Council with a recommendation).
A public hearing was held 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 and amending the Special Exception criteria for
drive - throughs ". NDS Planner Howard present for discussion.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, that 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 and amending the Special Exception
criteria for drive - throughs ", be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14: Zoning, Article 5B,
Sign Regulations, to broaden the storefront signage types and sizes allowed in
commercial zones and to regulate temporary window signs. NDS Senior Planner Miklo
presented a power point.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, that ordinance amending Title 14: Zoning, to
broaden the storefront signage types and sizes allowed in commercial zones and to
regulate temporary window signs, be given first vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that ORD. 14 -4580, 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
passed and adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 1116 East Burlington Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 14 -125, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1116 EAST BURLINGTON
STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the filing of an application with
the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY2015 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance
and Federal Transit Administration Funding. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -126, AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR FY2015 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2014 Operating Budget.
No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 14 -127, AMENDING THE
CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2014 Storm Sewer
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Improvements Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of
bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 14 -128, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2014 STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Animal Care and Adoption
Center 2014 project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of
bids. Architectural Services staff Morris present for discussion.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 14 -129, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTER 2014
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH
BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING
TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -130, ALLOCATING HUMAN
SERVICES AID TO AGENCIES FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE
30, 2015. The following individuals appeared: Susan Blodgett, 2362 Catskill Ct.; Terry
Cunningham, 554 Westside Dr.; Carol Sweeting, 435 Peterson St.; Becci Reddis, Ex.
Dir. of the Crisis Center, 1121 Gilbert Ct.; Manora Shelton, Autumn Park; Brian Kaskie,
Elder Services Board; Vicki Lensing, 2409 Mayfield Rd. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dobyns, to increase the
funding for Elder Services to $30,010 by taking $18,810 from the General Fund and
supplementing the budgeted amount. The Mayor declared the amendment carried, 5/2,
with the following voice vote: Ayes: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Mims, Throgmorton.
Nays: Hayek, Payne. The Mayor declared the amended resolution adopted. Moved by
Mims, seconded by Payne, to accept correspondence from Mary Vance.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -131, ADOPTING IOWA
CITY'S FY15 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN WHICH IS A SUB -PART OF IOWA CITY'S
2011 -2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND AMENDMENTS AND ALL NECESSARY
CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -132, ADOPTING IOWA
CITY'S FY14 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT #2, WHICH IS A SUB -PART OF
IOWA CITY'S 2011 -2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS
TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Finance
Dir. Bockenstedt present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their
appreciation to staff, and noting the retention of the City Aaa bond rating.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -133, DIRECTING SALE OF
$11,980,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2014.
Moved by Payne and seconded by Dobyns, to approve a Tax Exemption Certificate
for the issuance of $11,980,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2014, and levying a
tax to pay said bonds.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to approve a Continuing Disclosure
Certificate for the issuance of $11,980,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2014, and
levying a tax to pay said bonds.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 14 -134, AUTHORIZING AND
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $11,980,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 2014, AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the 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 second vote.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that the 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 second vote. City Manager Markus referenced the memo regarding City
assistance available to those that need assistance paying their bills, and questioned
support for the possibility of creating a charitable dues kind of check -off on utility bills I
the future. Council directed staff to investigate the proposal and come back with a
recommendation.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Mims, that ORD. 14 -4581, 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 passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Hayek, Mims,
Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns. Nays: Payne, Throgmorton. Moved by Payne, seconded
by Mims, to accept correspondence from Jenny Van Der Weide, William Coleman x2,
Monica Maloney - Mitros, Frank Mitros.
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 -4582, 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 voted on for final
passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Mims,
seconded by Dobyns, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy to the Citizens' Police Review Board for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment — September 1, 2015. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2014. Moved by Payne, seconded by
Mims, to accept correspondence from Donald King.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Commission for a
four -year term March 1, 2014 — March 1, 2018; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a
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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); 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; 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. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa
City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not
publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise
vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication
costs will be incurred.]
Council Member Throgmorton encouraged the community to attend the Grant Wood
neighborhood art project event on May 10t , at 1930 Lakeside Dr..
Mayor Pro tem Mims reported she would be attending the (CAD's STEM event at the
Sheraton on May 9th.
Council Member Dickens stated he was looking forward to Grandparent's Day at
Regina on May 9th.
Council Member Payne reminded everyone that Farmer's Market opened at
Chauncey Swan Ramp on May 3rd.
Mayor Hayek acknowledged the University of Iowa athletics and United Way
initiative to clean up garbage and improve our downtown area, noting that the swim
team were down in front of his office and thanked them for their work; and recognized
Asst. City Manager Fruin, NDS Neighborhood Services Coordinator Bollinger and
Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien for their assistance in representing the City on the
Herky on Parade Convention and Visitors Bureau event the previous day.
City Manager Markus reminded everyone to remember their mother's on Mother's
Day.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn meeting at 9:20 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek May ro
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 23, 2014
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 1, 2014, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: Bramel, McCarthy
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Andrew, Davidson, Bockenstedt, Fosse, Long,
O'Brien, Yapp, Moran, Knoche, Morris, Ralston, Clow, Kopping, Hargadine
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 # 3c(2) — Sycamore Street Improvement ... South Gilbert Street
Phase 1) In response to Council Member Throgmorton, PW Dir. Fosse indicated the
concept was to extend the three lane section further south; and indicated City Engr.
Knoche would be available later and better suited to answer the question.
2. (Consent Calendar item # 3e(7) —installation of NO PARKING ANYTIME ... west side
of Sycamore ... between Lower Muscatine Road and approximately 180 feet south of
Highland Ave .... ) In response to Council Member Payne, Transportation Planner Yapp
stated the sign crew would be installing signs in the coming weeks.
3. (Agenda item #5g — Westwinds Second Addition ...) City Atty. Dilkes requested that the
item be deferred to the April 15 meeting to allow further discussions on the legal papers.
4. (Consent Calendar item # 3c(1) — awarding contract ... Animal Care and adoption center
...) City Clerk Karr noted information distributed requesting the item be deferred, and
stated she would be talking to individual Council Members prior to the formal meeting to
determine a date for a special meeting.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS P 11]
Library Board — David Hamilton
Telecommunications Commission — reappoint Alexa Homewood and Nicholas Kilburg
Ad Hoc Senior Services — Jay Honohan, Hiram Richard Webber, Joe Younker, Ellen Cannon,
Jane Dohrmann, Mercedes Bern -Klug; Council Member Dobyns
and Joe Younker as Chair
CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF THE GATEWAY PROJECT DESIGN PARAMETERS R 81
Public Works Dir. Fosse introduced Natalie McCombs, bridge designer for HNTB Design
Consultants and stated other members of the team were present and introduced at previous
meetings. Late handouts (three X section exhibits and Exhibit A from the resolution to be
considered at the formal meeting, agenda item # 8) were distributed. PW Dir. Fosse facilitated
discussion and presented a power point revising Exhibit A as Council consensus was reached.
Parks & Recreation Dir. Moran, Transportation Planner Yapp, and Asst. Transportation Planner
Ralston present for discussion.
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ACTION: Prepare a revised Exhibit A for presentation to Council at the formal meeting
later that evening, and attachment to agenda item # 8 resolution. Summary memo of
both work session and formal discussion in April 17 information packet as item IP2.
(Fosse)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [March 271
None
COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE
1. Council Member Payne noted she would be doing the KXIC radio show at 8:00 am the
next day.
2. Mayor Hayek encouraged Council Member to talk with Marian during the break between
the work session and formal to enable a special meeting be set on the Animal Care and
adoption center matter that is being pulled from the Consent Calendar.
3. Council Member Throgmorton noted the first "What If ..." event would be taking place on
April 8, in Room A of the Public Library dealing with gasoline prices, and stated he would
be attending. Council Member Botchway stated he also planned to attend.
4. (IP 16 of March 27 information packet ... Blue Zones Kick -off) Mayor Pro tem Mims
noted the earlier memo on the Blue Zones Kick -off at the Downtown Sheraton on April
17 at 5:00 pm.
5. Council Member Dickens stated the Mission Creek festival was in full swing downtown.
6. Council Member Botchway encouraged individuals with juvenile records to pursue
options available on "Ceiling Day" April 25; noting Iowa was one of state that unseals
records when individuals reach 18 years of age. He will provide information for the next
Council packet.
7. Council Member Dobyns noted a community summit on sexual assault that he planned
to attend on April 12. City Manager Markus stated City staff would be in attendance as
well.
[Council recessed to formal meeting 6:40 pm; returned to work session 9:05 pm]
REVIEW THE ABILITY OF THE CITY TO ISSUE MUNICIPAL INFRACTIONS IN LIEU OF
CERTAIN CRIMINAL CHARGES [IP # 3 of 03/27 Info Packetl
City Atty. Dilkes summarized her memo and responded to questions submitted by UISG Liaison
Bramel. Two letters on the Consent Calendar from Bramel were noted. Police Chief Hargadine
present for discussion. After discussion, Council majority was not interested in a change to the
present system.
ACTION: No action at this time. ( Dilkes)
Meeting adjourned 9:55 PM.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 28, 2014
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 15, 2014, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: Bramel, McCarthy
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Andrew, Davidson, Bockenstedt, Fosse, Long,
O'Brien, Yapp, Nagle -Lamm, Boothroy, Howard, Miklo, Rackis
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and on the City website.
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar item # 4d(2) — Economic Development Policies ... resolution
adopting) In response to Council Member Throgmorton, Economic Development Adm.
Davidson and City Atty. Dilkes stated they would review the policies for potential
clarification of the questions raised.
2. (Consent Calendar item # 4c(1) — temporary waiver of delinquent animal license ...
resolution ...amending resolution no. 97 -233) Council Member Payne requested the
item be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration to allow her to
abstain as she was a recipient of the waiver.
_3. (Consent Calendar item # 4d(5) — 2014 Storm Sewer improvements ... resolution setting
a public hearing ...) Mayor Hayek noted this item should be deleted from the Consent
Calendar; and therefore a motion would adopt the Consent Calendar and remove 4d(1) for
separate consideration and delete 4d(5).
4. (Agenda item # 20 — appointing Vice Chair ... Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee...)
APPOINTMENTS P 201
Ad Hoc Senior Services — vice chair Jane Dohrmann
5. (Consent Calendar item # 4c(6) — Housing Authority Annual Plan ... resolution to adopt
...) In response to Council Member Payne, Iowa City Housing Adm. Rackis explained that
HUD required use of the subsequent year reference in the annual report and does show
the plan is in in effect.
6. (Consent Calendar item # 4e(2) — UISG appointment ...) Council Member Throgmorton
stated he felt outgoing UISG liaison Bramel had done a superb job representing students.
PRESENTATION ON THE RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS FORM BASED CODE [# 6al
NDS Dir. Boothroy introduced the subject and requested Council continue the public hearing
and defer consideration until May 6 to allow for processing the information being presented.
NDS Urban Planner Howard presented a power point. Economic Development Adm. Davidson
present for discussion.
Council Work Session
April 15, 2014
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DISCUSS COUNCIL'S NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
EXPECTATIONS NEAR THE NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOCATIONS [IP3 & IP4 of 4110
Info Packetl
NDS Sr. Planner Miklo presented a power point, and summarized the memo from NDS Dir.
Boothroy. After discussion, Council directed staff to pursue option # 2, directing the planning
staff to update the South district neighborhood plan in coordination with other departments.
ACTION: Prepare plan for public review and feedback by Spring 2015. ( Miklo)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [April 3, 101
April 3
1. (IP3 — Memo from Asst. City Manager: Secure Storage Services — Recap ...) In
response to Council Member Botchway, Asst. City Manager Fruin reported he had not
heard any more from Trinity Episcopal Church. City Manager Markus suggested the
1105 Project, and Botchway stated a preference to the downtown area.
April 10
1. (IP17 — Memo from Asst. City Manager: Strategic Plan Status Report) Council
Members acknowledged the documents, and complimented staff on the presentation.
2. (IP8 — Email from Council Member Botchway: Johnson County Sealing Day) UISG
Liaison Bramel thanked Council Member Botchway for the information.
3. (IP9 —Memo from Council Member Throgmorton: Municipal infractions instead of simple
misdemeanors) UISG Liaison Bramel noted his agreement with issues raised in the
memo, and stated regardless of Council action the information is important to get out to
the public. Council Member Botchway reported on contacts received from parents of
University students, and his desire to bring this matter back to Council at a later time.
4. (IP16 — Citizens Police Review Board Community Forum) In response to Council
Member Botchway, City Clerk Karr stated the release is sent to all a number of media
sources, and on the City website.
5. (IP11 — Memo from Adm. Analyst: Accessibility Assessment) Council Member
Throgmorton expressed appreciation for the information.
6. (IP6 — Memo from City Clerk: Joint meeting agenda items) Mayor Hayek reminded
Council Members of the upcoming meeting on April 28th, hosted by the School District,
and asked that an update of the redistricting process be added to the agenda. City Clerk
Karr will notify the School District of this agenda item.
April 3 (continued)
2. (IP2 — Email from Bill Hoeft ..... and responses from Mayor Hayek: PILOT Agreement
and related questions) Council Member Botchway voiced his appreciation for the Mayor
response, raised concerns about the exchange, and encouraged better relations and
one on one meetings.
COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE
1. Council Member Payne noted a discussion at a previous MPOJC meeting regarding the
banning plastic bags and asked that the item ne placed on the next work session
agenda.
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April 15, 2014
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2. Council Member Throgmorton reported he and Council Members Botchway and Dobyns
attended the Summit on Sexual Assault, and shared a response to the questions "what
can the City government do to help? — provide greater assistance to RVAP (Rape Victim
Advocacy Program).
3. UISG Liaison Bramel stated the Open Party had ran unopposed for the student
government elections the previous week and would take office on May 1St. Bramel
thanked Council for the opportunity.
4. In response to Mayor Hayek, Council Member Throgmorton indicated he would be at
KXIC the following morning.
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS (IP# 5 of 4/10 Info Packetl
Mayor Hayek noted that the plastic bag ban had just been added.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
1. Council Member Throgmorton stated he would be accompanying Dan Buettner on his
"walking audit" that's part of the Blue Zones initiative; and attending the Food
Environment Workshop on Friday.
2. Mayor Hayek reminded everyone of the Blue Zones kick -off on Thursday starting at
5:00 pm.
Meeting adjourned 6:47 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 4/15/14
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 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 and seconded 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 1
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, 112 E. College St. Ownership Change:
Class C Liquor License for Players Iowa City, 347 South Gilbert St.; Renewal: Class
A Liquor License for Loyal Order Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Highway 6 E.; Class C
Beer Permit for Gasby's #4, 2303 Muscatine Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Gasby's
#1, 1310 South Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for North Dodge Sinclair, 2153
ACT Circle; Outdoor Service Area for Mickey's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Starbucks Coffee #2855 -IA, 228 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor
Service Area for Takanami, 219 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for The Airliner, 22
S.Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Saloon, 112 College St.; Outdoor Service
Area for Motley Cow Cafe, 160 N. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for Formosa Asian
Cuisine, 221 College St. #241; Outdoor Service Area for Graze, 115 E. College St.;
Official Actions
April 15, 2014
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RES. 14 -89, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to 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 5B, 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
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.
Official Actions
April 15, 2014
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Moved and seconded 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 Bramel 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. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Lucie Laurian, Johns Shaw, Tim Tabor, Mary
Oquendo.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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 and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -100, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 430 SOUTH LUCAS STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting the Johnson County Multi -
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Moved and seconded 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.
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Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -108, DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT
FOR SALE OF $11,980,000 (DOLLAR AMOUNT SUBJECT 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.
Moved and seconded 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
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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.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 5/2.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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 and seconded 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
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 8:40 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s /Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s /Marian K. Karr, C'ty Cl rk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 4/25/14
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 12:00 Noon at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton.
Absent: Botchway, Dobyns.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received or approved, and /or adopted as presented.
Resolutions and Motions: Approving a five -day Class B Beer Permit for Iron
Chef Contest, 1720 Waterfront Dr. (4/28/2014 - 5/2/2014); RES. 14 -109, TO ISSUE
CIGARETTE PERMIT FOR CASEY'S GENERAL STORE #3322,1904 BROADWAY
ST.; RES. 14 -110, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 6, 2014 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTER 2014
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 14 -111, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 6,
2014 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2014 STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting at 12:01 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
Submitt d` or publication — 4/29/14.
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
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 1
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 5B, 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 Bramel 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 PATV support when their funding was challenged.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn meeting at 8:40 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office 356 -5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 25, 2014
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 12:00 Noon at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton.
Absent: Botchway, Dobyns. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr,
Goodman, Hargadine, Hart, Fosse, Andrew.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, that the items and recommendations in
the Consent Calendar be received or approved, and /or adopted as presented.
Resolutions and Motions: Approving a five -day Class B Beer Permit for Hy -Vee,
Inc., dba Iron Chef Contest, 1720 Waterfront Dr. (4/28/2014- 5/2/2014); RES. 14-
109, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT FOR CASEY'S MARKETING COMPANY,
DBA CASEY'S GENERAL STORE #3322,1904 BROADWAY ST.; RES. 14 -110,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 6, 2014 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTER 2014 PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES.
14 -111, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 6, 2014 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2014 STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adjourn special meeting at 12:01 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk