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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 17, 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, Gannon,
Andrew, Tharp, Yapp, Fosse, Hall.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and /or adopted as presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: June 3 Work Session; June 3 Regular Formal Official & Complete; June 10
Special Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Ad Hoc
Senior Services Committee — May 19; Charter Review Commission — May 27;
Citizens Police Review Board — May 5; Citizens Police Review Board Community
Forum — May 13; Citizens Police Review Board — May 19; Parks and Recreation
Commission — April 9; Planning and Zoning Commission — May 1; Public Art
Advisory Committee — May 1; Telecommunications Commission — March 24.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Beer Permit for El Paso Tienda y Taqueia Inc., dba El Paso the
Mexican Store, 609 Hollywood Blvd.; Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go LC., dba
Kum & Go #53, 955 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Liquor License for Roy L.
Chopek/WalterL "Bud" Ott, Post No 17, dba American Legion, Roy L. Chopek Post
17, 3016 Muscatine Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Alberhasky, David L., dba
Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 East Market St.; Class C Liquor License for DTW INC.,
dba T.C.B., 114 East College St.; Class C Liquor License for One Louder LLC., dba
Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Aerie No.
695 Fraternal Order, dba Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy
1 W; RES. 14 -185, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to Iowa City Aerie No. 695
Fraternal Order, dba Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, Hwy 1 W;
Class E Liquor License for Walgreen Co., dba Walgreens #05077, 2214 Muscatine
Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Brixco., LLC., dba Brix, 209 N. Linn St. RES. 14-
186, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS; Refund an unused portion of a Special
Class C Liquor License for Giavanni's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Giavanni's, 109 E
College St.; Refund an unused portion of a Special Class C Liquor License for
Micky's, LLC., dba Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14 -187, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY2015 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE
PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS; RES. 14 -188, APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO
THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH HIERONYMUS SQUARE ASSOCIATES,
LLC FOR SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN 301 S. DUBUQUE STREET
AND THE COURT STREET TRANSPORTATION CENTER; RES. 14 -189,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE REMOVAL OF 2013 FLOOD - RELATED SAND
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AND DEBRIS FROM CITY PARK; RES. 14 -190, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE CDBG DEMOLITION PROJECT - CONTRACT #9; RES. 14 -191,
AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF PEBBLE QUICKLIME FOR LIME
SOFTENING OF THE CITY'S DRINKING WATER; RES. 14 -192, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH MIDWESTONE BANK FOR
STORM SEWER AND STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE 100 BLOCK OF
HARRISON STREET; RES. 14 -193, 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 TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE SLOTHOWER ROAD / IWV ROAD WATER
MAIN PROJECT.
Setting Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for July 15 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning 4.4 acres of property from Commercial Office (CO -1) Zone to
Planned Development Overlay (OPD -8) Zone at 2815 Rohret Road (REZ14- 00006);
Set a public hearing for July 15 on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately
3.02 acres of property from Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone to Riverfront
Crossings — West Rive rfro nt(R FC-WR) Zone located on the west side of South
Riverside Drive, North of Benton Street and South of the Iowa Interstate Railroad.
(REZ14- 00009); Set a public hearing for July 15 on an ordinance Rezoning 1.36 -
acres of land from Low Density Single - Family (RS -5) Zone to Low Density Multi -
Family (RM -12) Zone located North of Muscatine Avenue and West of Scott
Boulevard (REZ14- 00008); Set a public hearing for July 15 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Chapter 4, Use Regulations, Article B, Minor
Modifications, to allow archways and gates over 4 feet in height in required
residential front yard setbacks; Set a public hearing for July 15 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Chapter 4, Use Regulations, Article D, Temporary
Uses, to allow outdoor service areas associated with restaurants as temporary uses
in residential and mixed -use zones; RES. 14 -194, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON JULY 15, 2014 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WADE STREET
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND 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 -195,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 15, 2014 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT 2014, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Paula Swygard regarding Hwy. 1 — Bike Trail at Benton and
Orchard; Sally Scott regarding Affordable Housing in Riverfront Crossings; Taylor
Milefchik, Harrison Dougherty, and Arielle Soemadi regarding Homelessness; Ryan
Brennan, Lucas Stein, Ethan Forrester, Raychul Olvera regarding Drunk Driving;
Damond Coghill - Behrends, Holly Amlong, Sara Blowers, Starr Williams regarding
Underage Drinking; Anthony Soberanis -Fern, Alyssa Forgy, Michael Fredieu,
Ronetta Jenkins regarding Enforcement of 21 and under ordinance; John McMillan
regarding Additional Crime Evidence for DA's office re APD officers; Tony Villhauer
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regarding Video Game Tickets [Staff response included]; Elsie Gauley Vega
regarding Visibility, Outreach, New Members.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave., requested free bus service be provided for the 4th of
July fireworks; requested the term "workforce housing" not be used and encouraged
"affordable housing "; noted the main entertainment for the Arts Fest was to start at 6:00
PM and instead started at 9:OOPM which was too late for many people; requested a full
seat and four walls on the new bus shelter near Aldi Foods; and stated she attended the
Ad Hoc Senior Services meeting and heard presentations from several City
departments about senior services and encouraged leaving the Senior Center for senior
citizens.
A public hearing was held on a resolution annexing 39.96 acres of land located at
4701 Herbert Hoover Highway (ANN14- 00001). The Mayor requested Council Members
report any ex parte communications and none were reported. Development Services
Coordinator Yapp presented a power point. No one appeared.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -196, ANNEXING 39.6
ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4701 HERBERT HOOVER HIGHWAY. (ANN14-
00001). Individual Council Members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 39.96 acres of land
from County Residential (R) Zone to Interim Development Single - Family (ID -RS) Zone
located at 4701 Herbert Hoover Highway (REZ14- 00002). The Mayor requested Council
Members report any ex parte communications and none were reported.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance rezoning approximately
39.6 acres of property located at 4701 Herbert Hoover Highway from County Residential
(R) to Interim Development Single - Family (ID -RS) Zone (REZ14- 00002), be given first
vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, to defer to July 15 a resolution
approving Final Plat of Roberts Dairy Addition.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to send a letter to the Johnson County
Board of Adjustment recommending approval of a cell tower north of 420th Street in
Fringe Area B (CU14- 00001). Development Services Coordinator Yapp present for
discussion. Mike Bieniek, representing SB Communications and Verizon, appeared.
Individual Council Members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the dedication of Lot 2 in
Ryerson's Woods as a state preserve and authorizing the dedication. The following
individuals appeared: Diana Horton, 720 Sandusky Dr. and Jean Walker, 335 Lucon
Dr. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to accept the power point presented by Ms.
Horton. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -197, APPROVING THE
DEDICATION OF LOT 2 IN RYERSON'S WOODS AS A STATE PRESERVE AND
AUTHORIZING THE DEDICATION.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the City Hall North Court HVAC
Replacement Project 2014, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of
bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 14 -198, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
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THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY HALL NORTH COURT HVAC REPLACEMENT
PROJECT 2014, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY
EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND
FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Moss Ridge Road 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 Dickens, to adopt RES. 14 -199, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MOSS RIDGE ROAD 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, 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 -4589, AMENDING TITLE 14, ENTITLED "ZONING,"
CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED, "AIRPORT ZONING," TO PROVIDE THAT A STRUCTURE
MAY PENETRATE THE HORIZONTAL OVERLAY ZONE UNDER CERTAIN
CONDITIONS, be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by
Dickens, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that Maxime Tremblay, 25 Phoenix Place,
be appointed to the Citizens' Police Review Board for an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment — September 1, 2015.
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, June 25, 2014. New: Housing and Community
Development Commission for three vacancies to fill three -year terms September 1, 2014
— September 1, 2017; Airport Commission for an unexpired term effective upon
appointment - March 1, 2017. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
July 23, 2014. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless
specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of
six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
Council Member Dobyns acknowledged Boy Scout Troop 218 in the audience
working on their community badge.
Council Member Dickens thanked all the volunteers who worked at the Arts Fest,
including Coralville Mayor John Lundell.
Mayor Pro tem Mims reported she would be welcoming the State Garden Club who
would be hosting their annual meeting at the Iowa City Sheraton starting Friday.
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Council Member Throgmorton thanked Paula Swygard on her letter on the Consent
Calendar regarding the Highway 1 Bike Trail; and reported on his absence from the
June 10th special meeting.
Council Member Botchway reminded everyone hat Prime Time League starts
Thursday in North Liberty.
Mayor Hayek acknowledged and thanked volunteers at Arts Fest; welcome Boy
Scott Troop 218; and presented a Certificate of Recognition to City Clerk Karr for her 35
years with the City.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Matthew J. Ha ek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
CITY OF IOWA CITY 2a(1
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MEMORANDUM
Date: May 27, 2014
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 3, 2014, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: Botchway
UISG: McCarthy
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Andrew, Bockenstedt, Dulek, Knoche, Yapp,
Boothroy, Nations, Craig, Tharp, Scott, Moran, Andresen, McMahon
A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and on the City website.
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar # 3d(17) — American Legion and Taft Ave.... Foth Infrastructure and
Environment ... consultant services) In response to Council Member Throgmorton, City
Engr. Knoche stated this contract dealt with functional design, and staff tracks numerous
publications regarding new urban street design guidelines.
2. (Consent Calendar # 3d(7) — 2013 Sewer Repair) In response to Council Member
Payne, City Engr. Knoche reported additional sites were negotiated, approved by the
City Manager, and added to the original contract.
3. (Consent Calendar # 3d(17) — New City Website) Asst. City Mgr. Fruin and
Communications Coordinator McMahon present for discussion.
4. (Item # 7 — Blue Zones Commitments ...) In response to Council Member Dobyns, Asst.
City Mgr. Fruin and Sustainability Coordinator Nations responded to questions, and
indicated a presentation would be made at the formal meeting later in the evening.
5. (Item # 5b — River Front Crossings form base code) Council Member Throgmorton
stated his intention to offer three amendments, the same as previously distributed at the
May 20th meeting, and requested a second to his motion to allow discussion.
6. (Item # 5a, Rezoning Goosetown / Horace Mann) Mayor Hayek noted the request from
the neighborhood for expedited action.
7. (Item # 5b — River Front Crossings form base code) Council Member Throgmorton
thanked staff for the response to his amendments included in the packet.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Stella Hart — Human Rights
Council Work Session
June 3, 2014
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QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS (continued)
8. (Item # 6 — Rezoning (Airport) ... horizontal overlay zone ...) In response to Council
Member Throgmorton, Airport Operations Specialist Tharp explained recommendation
CITY / COUNTY ASSESSOR ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE [IP # 3 of 5/29 Info Packet]
Adm. Analyst Andrew presented a power point. City Assessor Baldridge present for discussion.
Majority agreed to retain the current status quo, separate offices for City and County Assessor;
and continue to transition to the income approach for commercial properties.
ACTION: No action. (Andrew)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [Mav 22 and 291
May 22
None
May 29
1. [IP #4 — Memo from City Clerk: Special Meetings ] Council agreed to tentatively
schedule two additional special meetings:
5:00 PM. Monday, June 16
Noon, Monday, June 17
Karr stated the dates and times would be added to the tentative meeting schedule.
COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE
1. Mayor Hayek reminded everyone to check the revised KXIC radio schedule.
2. Mayor Hayek reported he had just dropped off old urban renewal files from the law firm
to the City Attorney's office; and noted some of the same topics are being discussed
today.
3. In response to Mayor Hayek, individual Council Members expressed a desire to reduce
the meeting schedule to one meeting in July and August. The City Manager suggested
Council Members email their schedule to the City Clerk and staff would revise the
meeting schedule.
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP #5 of 5/29 Info Packet]
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
1. Council Member Throgmorton noted the Juneteenth Celebration on June 14th at Mercer
Park.
2. Council Member Dickens noted the downtown Arts Fest June 6 -8.
Meeting adjourned 6:10 p.m.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 6/3/14
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne,
Throgmorton. Absent: Botchway.
The Mayor proclaimed: Pride month — June; and Juneteenth National Freedom Day
— June 14, accepted by RaQuishia Harrington.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received, or approved, and /or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: May 20 Work Session; May 20 Regular Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Ad Hoc
Senior Services Committee — May 5; Board of Adjustment — April 9; Board of Library
Trustees — April 24; Charter Review Commission — May 13; Historic Preservation
Commission —April 10; Human Rights Commission — April 29; Planning and Zoning
Commission — April 17; Senior Center Commission — March 20; Senior Center
Commission (work session) — March 25.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Wig and Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 Wig and Pen
Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 West; Class C Beer Permit for Pizza Hut #4358, 1926
Keokuk St.; Class C Liquor License for Colonial Lanes, 2253 Highway 218 South;
Class E Liquor License for Southside Liquor & Tobacco, 601 Hollywood Blvd. Ste. 1;
Class C Liquor License for ARAMARK @ ACT, 500 ACT Drive; Class E Liquor
License for John's Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License for
Basta, 121 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for The Dublin Underground, 5 South
Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Weekes -Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of
Foreign Wars, 609 Highway; 6 East. New: Class C Liquor License for Ride, 630
Iowa Ave.; Five -Day Class B Beer Permit for Iowa Arts Festival, 30 N. Dubuque
St.(June 6 —10, 2014); Five -Day Class B Beer Permit for Iowa City Jazz Festival, 16
N. Clinton St.(July 3 —7, 2014); Five -Day Class B Beer Permit for Iowa Soul Festival,
16 N. Clinton St.(September 19 —23, 2014).
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14 -163, REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED ON MAY
27, 2014 FOR THE 2014 STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RES. 14-
164, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS
NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH DUBUQUE STREET
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER 1 -80 PROJECT [IM- NHS - 080 - 6(320)244- - 13 -52];
RES. 14 -165, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, WATER
MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR BROOKWOOD POINTE
THIRD ADDITION, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR
PUBLIC USE; RES. 14 -166, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO
THE NOVEMBER 12, 2013 AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND BARKER LEMAR ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE
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ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL AND
RECYCLING CENTER; RES. 14 -167, 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 SNYDER &
ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR
THE FIRST AVENUE GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT; RES. 14 -168,
CORRECTING THE FINAL CONTRACT PRICE IN THE RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FAIRMEADOWS PARK SPLASH PAD
PROJECT; RES. 14 -169, CORRECTING THE FINAL CONTRACT PRICE IN THE
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2013 SEWER REPAIR
PROJECT; RES. 14 -170, ESTABLISHING A FOOD TRUCK / FOOD CART PILOT
PROGRAM FOR 2014; RES. 14 -171, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR
LEASE OF COMMERCIAL SPACE IN THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY; RES.
14 -172, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SUMMER OF
THE ARTS, INC. TO ALLOW THE TEMPORARY AND LIMITED SALE,
CONSUMPTION, AND POSSESSION OF BEER AND NATIVE WINES DURING
ARTS FEST, JAZZ FEST, AND IOWA SOUL FESTIVAL WITHIN A SPECIFIED AREA
ON A CITY STREET; RES. 14 -173, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN
THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BY ELIMINATING ONE LIBRARY CLERK AND
ADDING ONE TWENTY -FIVE HOUR PER WEEK (.625) LIBRARY CLERK,
ADDING FIVE HOURS ( 125) TO AN EXISTING LIBRARY ASSISTANT III, AND
ADDING FIVE HOURS (.125) TO AN EXISTING LIBRARY ASSISTANT I; RES. 14-
174, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA REGARDING THE 2014 INDEPENDENCE
DAY FIREWORKS DISPLAY; RES. 14 -175, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3035
STANFORD AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; Approve disbursements in the amount
of $8,412,105.26 for the period of March 1 through March 31, 2014, as
recommended by the finance director subject to audit; Approve disbursements in
the amount of $7,733,434.78 for the period of April 1 through April 30, 2014, as
recommended by the finance director subject to audit; RES. 14 -176, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A 28E
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT
AND SUPPORT SERVICES; RES. 14 -177, 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 FOTH
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT, LLC TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE FUNCTIONAL DESIGN OF THE AMERICAN
LEGION ROAD AND TAFT AVE. IMPROVEMENTS; RES. 14 -178, 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 KUCERA INTERNATIONAL TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE 2014 AERIAL MAPPING SERVICES
PROJECT.
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Setting Public Hearings: RES. 14 -179, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE
17, 2014 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY HALL NORTH COURT HVAC
REPLACEMENT PROJECT 2014, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Mary Lu Callahan regarding R Place Grand Opening
Celebration; Ron Mavrias regarding Bartelt Street [Staff response included]; Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Establish COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE 30
MINUTES LIMIT 8 AM — 5 PM on the southeast corner of the intersection of East
Washington Street an Van Buren Street; Establish NO PARKING 2 AM — 6 AM
prohibition for metered parking and the commercial loading zone on the 500 block of
East Washington Street; and Establish Moped / Motorcycle permit -only parking on
the northeast corner of the intersection of Washington Street and Van Buren Street.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne, appeared regarding supporting the Senior Center;
requesting a fourth side and a full sitting bench be added to the recently installed bus
shelter at Aldi's; and requesting increased funding for SEATS. Ali Howarth, Iowa City /
Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau, presented a framed picture to the City for
their support of the 2014 Herky's on Parade project. Sally Scott, 205 Black Springs
Circle, clarified the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition's position on
affordable housing in Riverfront Crossings. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Ms. Gravitt.
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 -4585, TO DESIGNATE THE GOOSETOWN / HORACE MANN
CONSERVATION DISTRICT AS A CONSERVATION DISTRICT OVERLAY (OCD)
ZONE (REZ -14- 00004), be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved and
seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Mike Wright.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 14 -4586, 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, be passed and adopted. Moved and
seconded to amend the ordinance by making three specific modifications: (as
distributed). First, for any project that might receive a density bonus for affordable or
workforce housing, the affordability of the units must be maintained for a minimum of
15 years; Second, the maximum post -bonus building height in the Park District and on
the west side of the river shall not exceed 10 stories; and Third, one bonus floor shall be
permitted for each floor of Class A space. The Mayor declared the motion to amend
defeated, 1/5, with Throgmorton voting "yes "; Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne
voting "no ", and Botchway absent. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from Bob Welsh, Harry Olmstead, Sally Scott, Mark Patton, John McKinstry, Steven
Williams, Carrie Norton, Misty Rebik.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 14 -4587, AMENDING TITLE 14: ZONING,
ARTICLE 4C, ACCESSORY USES AND BUILDINGS, TO ADDRESS DIFFERENCES
IN THE REGULATION OF ACCESSORY USES IN THE RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS
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ZONES AND AMENDING THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION CRITERIA FOR DRIVE -
THROUGHS, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 14 -4588, AMENDING TITLE 14: ZONING, TO
BROADEN THE STOREFRONT SIGNAGE TYPES AND SIZES ALLOWED IN
COMMERCIAL ZONES AND TO REGULATE TEMPORARY WINDOW SIGNS, be
passed and adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, entitled "Zoning,"
Chapter 6, entitled, "Airport Zoning," to provide that a structure may penetrate the
horizontal overlay zone under certain conditions.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, entitled "Zoning,"
Chapter 6, entitled, "Airport Zoning," to provide that a structure may penetrate the
horizontal overlay zone under certain conditions, be given first consideration.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -180, STATING SUPPORT FOR ACTIONS
ALIGNED WITH ACHIEVING BLUE ZONES CERTIFICATION. Sustainability
Coordinator Nations and Community Program Manager Shannon Greene for the Blue
Zones Project appeared.
Moved and seconded to appoint Stella Hart, 311 S. Lucas Street, to the Human
Rights Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment — January 1,
2015. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six
publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
The Mayor noted the previous vacancies to Boards and Commissions: 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. 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, June 25, 2014.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 7:55 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 6/10/14
Iowa City City Council Special meeting, at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding.
Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims (electronically),
Payne. Absent: Throgmorton.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the consent Calendar
be received, or approved, and /or adopted as presented:
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 14 -181, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JUNE 17, 2014 TO CONSIDER A PROPOSAL TO DEDICATE LOT 2 IN
RYERSON'S WOODS AS A STATE PRESERVE; RES.14 -182, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 17, 2014 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
MOSS RIDGE ROAD PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14 -183, 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 2014 PROJECT; RES. 14 -184, AUTHORIZING MAILING AND
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMMENCE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE SYCAMORE STREET - CITY LIMITS TO
SOUTH GILBERT STREET, PHASE 1 PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY
FOR THE PROJECT; AND SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 15,
2014.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 5:01 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 3, 2014
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne,
Throgmorton. Absent: Botchway. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr,
Knoche, Nations, Boothroy, Yapp, Andrew, Tharp, Bockenstedt.
The Mayor proclaimed: Pride month — June; and Juneteenth National Freedom Day
— June 14, accepted by RaQuishia Harrington.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, 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: May 20 Work Session; May 20 Regular Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Ad Hoc
Senior Services Committee — May 5; Board of Adjustment — April 9; Board of Library
Trustees — April 24; Charter Review Commission — May 13; Historic Preservation
Commission —April 10; Human Rights Commission —April 29; Planning and Zoning
Commission — April 17; Senior Center Commission — March 20; Senior Center
Commission (work session) — March 25.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for GFP Inc., dba Wig and Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6
West Outdoor Service Area for GFP Inc., dba Wig and Pen Pizza Pub, 1220
Highway 6 West; Class C Beer Permit for NPC International, Inc., dba Pizza Hut
#4358, 1926 Keokuk St.; Class C Liquor License for Pershell Corporation, dba
Colonial Lanes, 2253 Highway 218 South; Class E Liquor License for Southside
Spirits LLC, dba Southside Liquor & Tobacco, 601 Hollywood Blvd. Ste. 1; Class
C Liquor License for ARAMARK Corporation, dba ARAMARK @ ACT, 500 ACT
Drive; Class E Liquor License for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's Grocery, Inc.,
401 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License for Jimmy Jack Mac, Inc., dba Basta, 121
Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Dublin Underground Inc., dba The Dublin
Underground, 5 South Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Weekes -Van Eck
Post #3949, dba Weekes -Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of Foreign Wars, 609
Highway; 6 East. New: Class C Liquor License for Red Bike Iowa City LLC., dba
Ride, 630 Iowa Ave.; Five -Day Class B Beer Permit for Summer of the Arts, Inc.,
dba Iowa Arts Festival, 30 N. Dubuque St.(June 6 —10, 2014); Five -Day Class B
Beer Permit for Summer of the Arts, Inc., dba Iowa City Jazz Festival, 16 N.
Clinton St.(July 3 —7, 2014); Five -Day Class B Beer Permit for Summer of the Arts,
Inc., dba Iowa Soul Festival, 16 N. Clinton St.(September 19 —23, 2014)
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14 -163, REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED ON MAY
27, 2014 FOR THE 2014 STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RES. 14-
164, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS
NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH DUBUQUE STREET
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER 1 -80 PROJECT [IM- NHS - 080 - 6(320)244- - 13 -52];
RES. 14 -165, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, WATER
MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR BROOKWOOD POINTE
THIRD ADDITION, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR
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PUBLIC USE; RES. 14 -166, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO
THE NOVEMBER 12, 2013 AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND BARKER LEMAR ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL AND
RECYCLING CENTER; RES. 14 -167, 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 SNYDER &
ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR
THE FIRST AVENUE GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT; RES. 14 -168,
CORRECTING THE FINAL CONTRACT PRICE IN THE RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FAIRMEADOWS PARK SPLASH PAD
PROJECT; RES. 14 -169, CORRECTING THE FINAL CONTRACT PRICE IN THE
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2013 SEWER REPAIR
PROJECT; RES. 14 -170, ESTABLISHING A FOOD TRUCK / FOOD CART PILOT
PROGRAM FOR 2014; RES. 14 -171, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR
LEASE OF COMMERCIAL SPACE IN THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY; RES.
14 -172, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SUMMER OF
THE ARTS, INC. TO ALLOW THE TEMPORARY AND LIMITED SALE,
CONSUMPTION, AND POSSESSION OF BEER AND NATIVE WINES DURING
ARTS FEST, JAZZ FEST, AND IOWA SOUL FESTIVAL WITHIN A SPECIFIED AREA
ON A CITY STREET; RES. 14 -173, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN
THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BY ELIMINATING ONE LIBRARY CLERK AND
ADDING ONE TWENTY -FIVE HOUR PER WEEK (.625) LIBRARY CLERK,
ADDING FIVE HOURS (.125) TO AN EXISTING LIBRARY ASSISTANT III, AND
ADDING FIVE HOURS (.125) TO AN EXISTING LIBRARY ASSISTANT I; RES. 14-
174, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA REGARDING THE 2014 INDEPENDENCE
DAY FIREWORKS DISPLAY; RES. 14 -175, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3035
STANFORD AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; Approve disbursements in the amount
of $8,412,105.26 for the period of March 1 through March 31, 2014, as
recommended by the finance director subject to audit; Approve disbursements in
the amount of $7,733,434.78 for the period of April 1 through April 30, 2014, as
recommended by the finance director subject to audit; RES. 14 -176, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A 28E
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT
AND SUPPORT SERVICES; RES. 14 -177, 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 FOTH
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT, LLC TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE FUNCTIONAL DESIGN OF THE AMERICAN
LEGION ROAD AND TAFT AVE. IMPROVEMENTS; RES. 14 -178, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
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CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND KUCERA INTERNATIONAL TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE 2014 AERIAL MAPPING SERVICES
PROJECT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 14 -179, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE
17, 2014 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY HALL NORTH COURT HVAC
REPLACEMENT PROJECT 2014, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Mary Lu Callahan regarding R Place Grand Opening
Celebration; Ron Mavrias regarding Bartelt Street [Staff response included]; Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Establish COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE 30
MINUTES LIMIT 8 AM — 5 PM on the southeast corner of the intersection of East
Washington Street an Van Buren Street; Establish NO PARKING 2 AM — 6 AM
prohibition for metered parking and the commercial loading zone on the 500 block of
East Washington Street; and Establish Moped / Motorcycle permit -only parking on
the northeast corner of the intersection of Washington Street and Van Buren Street.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne, appeared regarding supporting the Senior Center;
requesting a fourth side and a full sitting bench be added to the recently installed bus
shelter at Aldi's; and requesting increased funding for SEATS. Ali Howarth, Iowa City /
Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau, presented a framed picture to the City for
their support of the 2014 Herky's on Parade project. Sally Scott, 205 Black Springs
Circle, clarified the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition's position on
affordable housing in Riverfront Crossings. Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to
accept correspondence from Ms. Gravitt.
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 -4585, TO DESIGNATE THE GOOSETOWN / HORACE
MANN CONSERVATION DISTRICT AS A CONSERVATION DISTRICT OVERLAY
(OCD) ZONE (REZ -14- 00004), be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor
requested Council Members report any ex parte communications, and none were
reported. 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 Mike
Wright.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that ORD. 14 -4586, 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, be passed and adopted.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dobyns, to amend the ordinance by making three
specific modifications: (as distributed) First, for any project that might receive a density
bonus for affordable or workforce housing, the affordability of the units must be
maintained for a minimum of 15 years; Second, the maximum post -bonus building
height in the Park District and on the west side of the river shall not exceed 10 stories;
and Third, one bonus floor shall be permitted for each floor of Class A space. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Airport Operations Specialist Tharp present
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for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion to amend defeated, 1/5, with
Throgmorton voting "yes "; Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne voting "no ", and
Botchway absent. Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence
from Bob Welsh, Harry Olmstead, Sally Scott, Mark Patton, John McKinstry, Steven
Williams, Carrie Norton, Misty Rebik.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 14 -4587, 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 passed and adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 14 -4588, AMENDING TITLE 14:
ZONING, TO BROADEN THE STOREFRONT SIGNAGE TYPES AND SIZES
ALLOWED IN COMMERCIAL ZONES AND TO REGULATE TEMPORARY WINDOW
SIGNS, be passed and adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, entitled "Zoning,"
Chapter 6, entitled, "Airport Zoning," to provide that a structure may penetrate the
horizontal overlay zone under certain conditions. Airport Operations Specialist Tharp
presented a power point.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending Title 14, entitled
"Zoning," Chapter 6, entitled, "Airport Zoning," to provide that a structure may penetrate
the horizontal overlay zone under certain conditions, be given first consideration.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -180, STATING SUPPORT
FOR ACTIONS ALIGNED WITH ACHIEVING BLUE ZONES CERTIFICATION.
Sustainability Coordinator Nations and Community Program Manager Shannon Greene
for the Blue Zones Project appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to appoint Stella Hart, 311 S. Lucas Street, to
the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment —
January 1, 2015. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless
specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period
of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the
Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
The Mayor noted the previous vacancies to Boards and Commissions: 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. 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, June 25, 2014.
Mayor Pro tem Mims and Council Member Dickens reminded everyone of the
activities being planned for the Arts Fest week -end, June 6 -8.
Council member Payne mentioned the Tech Help session planned at the Iowa City
Public Library on June 4.
Moved by Payne seconded by Mims, to adjourn meeting at 7:55 p.m.
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Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 10, 2014
Iowa City City Council Special meeting, at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding.
Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims (electronically),
Payne. Absent: Throgmorton. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr,
Morris, Knoche, Moran, Andrew, Hargadine, Hart, Gannon.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Payne, that the items and recommendations in the
consent Calendar be received, or approved, and /or adopted as presented:
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 14 -181, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JUNE 17, 2014 TO CONSIDER A PROPOSAL TO DEDICATE LOT 2 IN
RYERSON'S WOODS AS A STATE PRESERVE; RES.14 -182, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 17, 2014 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
MOSS RIDGE ROAD PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14 -183, AWARDING CONTRACT to Hackett
Construction of Muscatine, Iowa in the amount of $ 2,806,900.00 which includes
Alternate #1, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ANIMAL CARE AND
ADOPTION CENTER 2014 PROJECT; RES. 14 -184, AUTHORIZING MAILING
AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMMENCE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE SYCAMORE STREET - CITY
LIMITS TO SOUTH GILBERT STREET, PHASE 1 PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE
PROPERTY FOR THE PROJECT; AND SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON JULY 15, 2014.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn meeting at 5:01 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk