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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 19, 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,
Rummel, Yapp, Boothroy, Rackis, Bockenstedt, Andrew, Reichart, Davidson.
The Mayor proclaimed: Welcoming the testing and operation of intelligent vehicles
Day, President of Iowa City Area Development Group Mark Nolte accepting; and Great
March for Climate Action, Mayor Miriam Kashia, One Earth Village, accepting. Mayor
Kashia presented a welcome proclamation to Mayor Hayek and the City Council.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and /or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: July 15 Work Session; July 15 Regular Formal Official & Complete; July 30
Special Formal Official & Complete; July 30 Work Session.
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 — July 7; Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee— July 21;
Charter Review Commission — June 24; Charter Review Commission — July 22; Civil
Service Commission — November 15, 2013; Civil Service Commission —April 23;
Civil Service Commission —July 10; Civil Service Commission —August 8; Human
Rights Commission — June 17; Library Board — June 26; Parks and Recreation
Commission —June 11; Planning and Zoning Commission —July 17; Planning and
Zoning Commission —August 7; Public Art Advisory Committee —June 5;
Telecommunications Commission — June 23.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for High Energy Food Concepts Inc., dba
Martini's, 127 E. College St.; Outdoor Service Area for High Energy Food Concepts
Inc., dba Martini's, 127E. College St.; Class C Beer Permit for L & M Mighty Shop
Inc., dba L & M Mighty Shop Inc., 504 E. Burlington St.; Class C Liquor License for
Atlas World Grill, Inc., dba Atlas World Grill, Inc., 127 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor
License for Middle E, L.L.C., dba Okoboji Grill Restaurant, 1857 Lower Muscatine
Rd.; Outdoor Service Area for Middle E, L.L.C., dba Okoboji Grill Restaurant,1857
Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee
Drugstore, 310 N. 1st Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Chackalackal Inc., dba One
Twenty Six, 126 East Washington St.; Class E Liquor License for Hartig Drug Co.
Inc., dba Hartig Drug Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Liquor License for
AKA White, INC., dba The Summit Restaurant, 10 S. Clinton St.; Special Class C
Liquor License for The Englert Civic Theatre, Inc., dba The Englert Theatre, 221 E.
Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Gabe's Oasis, L.L.C., dba Gabe's, 330
E. Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's Oasis, L.L.C., dba Gabe's, 330
E. Washington St.; RES. 14-227, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMITS to AKA White,
INC., dba The Summit Restaurant, 10 S. Clinton St.; Cream, LLC., dba The Union
Bar, 121 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Etre Restaurant Group, LLC.,
dba Takanami, 219 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Eckhardt Management,
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dba 2 Dogs Pub, 1705 S. 1St Ave.; Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, Inc.,
dba George's Buffet, 312 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License for Mexico Wayne's
LLC., dba Short's Burgers - Eastside, 521 Westbury Dr.; Outdoor Service Area for
Mexico Wayne's LLC., dba Short's Burgers - Eastside, 521 Westbury Dr.; Class C
Liquor License for Cream, LLC., dba The Union Bar, 121 E. College St.; Class C
Beer Permit for IC Pit Stop, LLC., dba I.C. Pit Stop, 300 Kirkwood Ave.; Class C
Beer Permit for Casey's Marketing Company, dba Casey's General Store # 2761,
204 N Dubuque St.; Class C Beer Permit for Casey's Marketing Company, dba
Casey's General Store #2781, 1410 Willow Creek Dr.; Class C Liquor License for
Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joseph's Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St.; Class C
Liquor License for Bread Garden of Iowa City, L.C., dba Bread Garden Market and
Bakery, 225 S. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for Bread Garden of Iowa City, L.C.,
dba Bread Garden Market and Bakery, 225 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for
Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, dba Chipotle Mexican Grill, 201 S. Clinton St.,
Suite 11; Outdoor Service Area for Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, dba Chipotle
Mexican Grill, 201 S. Clinton St., Suite 11; Class C Liquor License for Hall Place
Ventures Corp., dba Airliner Bar, 22 S. Clinton St. New: Class C Beer Permit for
Cindy Ruppert, dba The Basket Cases, 601St. Thomas Ct.; Class C Liquor License
for El Cactus Inc. dba El Cactus, 314 E. Burlington St.; Temporary Outdoor Service
Area for Caliente Night Club, Inc., dba Caliente Night Club, Inc., 171 Hwy 1 West
Five-Day Class B Beer Permit for Iowa City Downtown, dba Northside Oktoberfest,
300 Block of Market St.; Five-Day Class B Beer Permit for John's Grocery, dba
John's Grocery, 401 E. Market St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14-228, AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT
OF CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY MULTI-MODAL
TRAFFIC MODELING PROJECT; RES. 14-229, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN SELF-SUPPORTED
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ALLOW THE TEMPORARY AND
LIMITED SALE, CONSUMPTION, AND POSSESSION OF BEER DURING
NORTHSIDE OKTOBERFEST WITHIN A SPECIFIED AREA ON A CITY STREET;
RES. 14-230, AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TSIP) FUNDS FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN GRANT
AGREEMENTS; RES. 14-231, REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED ON AUGUST 14,
2014 FOR THE WADE STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, AND
SETTING A NEW DATE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE REBIDDING OF THE
WADE STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND
PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS; RES. 14-232, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE
AFSCME PAY PLAN BY ELIMINATING ONE PARKING MWII —
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES POSITION AFSCME GRADE 5, AND ADDING
ONE ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN —TRANSPORTATION SERVICES POSITION,
AFSCME GRADE 11; RES. 14-233, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN
THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE
ADMINISTRATIVE/-CONFIDENTIAL PAY PLAN BY ELIMINATING ONE
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR—TRANSPORTATION SERVICES POSITION PAY
GRADE 27, AND ADDING ONE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST—TRANSPORTATION
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SERVICES POSITION, PAY GRADE 24; RES. 14-234, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, FIFTH ADDITION, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE; RES. 14-
235, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER,
WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR COUNTRY CLUB
ESTATES, SIXTH ADDITION, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE; RES. 14-236, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR 475-509 S. DODGE STREET,
AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE;
RES. 14-237, AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF WATER METERS USED
FOR UTILITY BILLING; RES. 14-238, AUTHORIZING THE UPGRADE OF
LASERFICHE SOFTWARE; RES. 14-239, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR
FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT AND PROTECTION PROGRAM
(REAP) FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE OLD SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION LOG
CABINS IN UPPER CITY PARK AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
GRANT AGREEMENT; RES. 14-240, SUPPORT TO THE IOWA ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR A
CDBG DISASTER MULTI-FAMILY UNIT PRODUCTION ROUND 6 APPLICATION,
AUTHORIZING TOWNCREST CATALYST FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN THE APPLICATION AND THE GRANT AGREEMENT; RES.
14-241, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF THE PALISADES — FIRST ADDITION,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 14-242, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF THE PALISADES,
SECOND ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.14-243, APPROVING FINAL PLAT
OF BROOKWOOD POINTE , FOURTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 14-
244, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE GOVERNMENT
BUILDINGS DIVISION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BY
INCREASING ONE CUSTODIAN-GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS POSITION FROM
.58 FTE TO FULL-TIME; RES. 14-245, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS
IN THE PARKS DIVISION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY DELETING ONE FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE
WORKER I-POOLS POSITION AND ADDING ONE MAINTENANCE WORKER (-
PARKS POSITION; RES. 14-246, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN
THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND
THE AFSCME AND ADMINISTRATIVE/-CONFIDENTIAL PAY PLANS BY
DELETING TWO FULL-TIME HOUSING REHAB SPECIALIST POSITIONS,
DELETING ONE FULL-TIME CODE ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANT POSITION,
ADDING ONE FULL-TIME BUILDING INSPECTOR POSITION AND TWO FULL-
TIME NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST
POSITIONS; approve disbursements in the amount of$21,264,291.86 for the period
of June 1 through June 30, 2014, as recommended by the Finance Director subject
to audit; RES. 14-247, AWARDING THE VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE
SERVICES CONTRACT TO BIG 10 UNIVERSITY TOWING, INC. AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF VEHICLE TOWING
AND STORAGE SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
BIG 10 UNIVERSITY TOWING, INC.; RES. 14-248, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
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TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH IOWA
NETWORK SERVICES, INC. REGARDING UNDERGROUND FIBER OPTIC DUCT
SWAP.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 14-249, RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE
NECESSITY OF AND SETTING DATES OF A CONSULTATION (AUGUST 29, 2014)
AND PUBLIC HEARING (SEPTEMBER 16, 2014) ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT
NO. 2 TO THE RIVERSIDE DRIVE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN IN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA; Setting a public hearing for September 2 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 33.37 acres of property from Interim
Development Single Family Residential (ID-RS) Zone to Low Density Single Family
Residential (RS-5) Zone located east of Camp Cardinal Road, north of Camp
Cardinal Boulevard (REZ-00012); RES. 14-250, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORMANDY DRIVE
RESTORATION PROJECT--PHASE THREE, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 14-251, SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING, for September 2, ON AMENDING THE FY2015 OPERATING
BUDGET.
Correspondence: John Thomas; Alan Frank regarding Hickory Hill Park [Staff
response included]; Frank Salomon regarding Naming a new park in Riverfront
Crossings area; Amanda Van Home and Rev. Lauren Lyon, Trinity Episcopal
Church regarding Concerns about Impound Lot in Chauncey Swan Garage [Staff
response included]; Tim Weitzel regarding Henry Sabin School [Staff memo
included]; Irene Klinzman regarding Iowa River; Letters from Deb McCarthy, Stan
Smith regarding Senior Center; Ladiester LaMaster regarding Breckenridge Mobile
Home [Staff response included]; Evan Streeby regarding Skate park
renovations/additions [Staff response included]; Cliff Pirnat regarding 50 K (park
improvement) [Staff response included]; Martha Norbeck regarding TIF Funding and
Energy Efficiency; Robert McGrath regarding Charter Review Committee Information
[Staff responses included]; John McMillan regarding Follow-up to Iowa state officials
re: Cousin Jim's helpful crime report to me Clint McFarland, President, IAFF Local
610; Brandon Pflanzer, Trustee, IAFF Local 610: Response to Retirement Letter
(article in 8/31 info packet); Email from Nancy Bird, Executor Dir. regarding Iowa City
Downtown District - Email about downtown and IC; City Engineer regarding
Competitive Quotation Results; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
YIELD signs on Center Street at the intersection with Church Street, Fairchild Street,
and Davenport Street; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of (1)
parking meter on the northwest corner and (1) parking meter on the northeast corner
of the Court Street and Linn Street intersection; Establishment of moped /
motorcycle permit parking on the northwest corner of the intersection; Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE
sign on the southwest corner of the Gilbert Street and Bloomington Street
intersection; Roger Bradley regarding Taxicab Ordinance Regulations.
Martha Norbeck, 906 S. 7t Ave., highlighted her letter contained on the Consent
Calendar regarding TIF funding and energy efficiency. Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave.,
appeared regarding affordable housing and discrimination. Amanda Van Horne, Trinity
Episcopal Church, noted her letter on the Consent Calendar and the change in use of
lowx..away
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Chauncey Swan parking garage. Pam Michaud, 109 S. Johnson St., expressed
gratitude for the March of Climate Change Proclamation; and requested consideration
of a proposal that all new multi-use or commercial projects three stories or higher in the
City have at least 40% energy sustainability and supported a height of 4-6 floors for
development west of Gilbert Street. Geoffrey Hacker, 2602 Lakeside Dr., appeared
regarding SEATS. John Kardos, 956 Tamarack Trail, supported the letter from John
Thomas on the Consent Calendar concerning funding of Hickory Hill Park. Moved by
Payne, seconded by Dickens, to accept the photos from Mr. Kardos. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously.
The Mayor stated that the applicant had withdrawn their application and no action
would be taken on public hearing and ordinance rezoning approximately 3.6 acres of
property from single family residential (RS-5) Zone to Planned Development Overlay
(OPD-5) Zone located at the NE corner of First Avenue and Hickory Trail (REZ14-
00005) (Jesse Allen). Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dickens, to accept
correspondence from Tina Stec, Jennifer McDonald, Ann Synan, William Synan,
Richard and Debra Dorzweiler.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 14-4590, CONDITIONALLY REZONING 4.40 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2815 ROHRET ROAD, FROM COMMERCIAL OFFICE
(CO-1) TO MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
OVERLAY (OPD-8) (REZ14-00006), 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 Dickens, to accept correspondence from
Kevin Digmann.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 14-4591, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 3.02
ACRES OF PROPERTY FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE TO
RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS —WEST RIVERFRONT (RFC-WR) ZONE LOCATED ON
THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE, NORTH OF BENTON STREET
AND SOUTH OF THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD (REZ14-00009), be voted on
for final passage at this time. The Mayor requested Council Members report any ex
parte communications and none were reported. Mayor Hayek stated no opposition had
been received on the application. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to
accept correspondence from Kevin Hanick.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 14-4592, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY
4,000 SQUARE FEET OF PROPERTY FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2)
ZONE TO CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB-5) ZONE AND LOCAL LANDMARK
DESIGNATION LOCATED AT 203 N. LINN ST. (REZ-00007) be voted on for final
passage at this time. The Mayor requested Council Members report any ex parte
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communications and none were reported. Mayor Hayek stated no opposition had been
received on the application. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance
be finally adopted at this time. Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to accept
correspondence from Kevin Digmann.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 14-4593, CONDITIONALLY
REZONING 39.6 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4701 HERBERT HOOVER
HIGHWAY FROM COUNTY RESIDENTIAL (R) ZONE TO INTERIM DEVELOPMENT
SINGLE-FAMILY (ID-RS) ZONE (REZ14-00002), be passed and adopted. Mayor Hayek
stated no opposition had been received on the application. Corinne Joslin, 4701
Herbert Hoover Highway, appeared
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 14-4594, 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, be voted on for final passage at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 14-4595, 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, be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims,
seconded by Payne, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14-252, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SANDHILL ESTATES PARTS THREE AND FOUR, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. John Yapp, Development Services, presented a power point. Individual
Council Members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending City-University Project 1 Urban
Renewal Plan to add proposed urban renewal projects within the area. The following
individuals appeared: Larry Hunsicker, 904 Denbigh Dr.; Amanda Van Horne, Trinity
Episcopal Church; Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave.; Rockne Cole, 1607 E. Court St.;
Geoff Hacker, 2602 Lakeside Dr.; Pam Michaud, 109 S. Johnson St.; and Ruedi
Kuenzli, 705 S. Summit St. Moved by Dickens, seconded by Payne, to accept
correspondence from Janiece Piltingsrud and Alice Davision.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14-253, APPROVING
AMENDMENT NO. 12 TO THE CITY-UNIVERSITY PROJECT 1 URBAN RENEWAL
PLAN TO ADD PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS WITHIN THE AREA.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted. 5/1, with the following roll call vote: Ayes: Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne. Nays: Throgmorton. Absent: Botchway.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Willow Creek Streambank
Restoration 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
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Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 14-254, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW CREEK STREAMBANK RESTORATION
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 Iowa City Public Works Exterior
Washout, PCC Access Road and Storm Sewer 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 Mims, to adopt RES. 14-255, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC WORKS EXTERIOR WASHOUT, PCC
ACCESS ROAD AND STORM SEWER 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 Payne, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 14-256, TO ADOPT THE IOWA
CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV)
ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN, with the changes proposed in the August 18 memo from
Housing Adm. Rackis. Charlie Eastham, 37 Colwyn Court, appeared.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14-257, TO ADOPT THE
IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S PUBLIC HOUSING ADMISSIONS AND
CONTINUED OCCUPANCY POLICY (ACOP).
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 14-4596, AMENDING TITLE 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES,
CHAPTER 3, OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS; SEASONAL, FIVE DAY OR FOURTEEN
DAY LICENSES AND PERMITS, SECTION 1, OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS, TO
CLARIFY AND MAKE CONSISTENT LOCATION RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS
FOR OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS IN COMMERCIAL AND RIVERFRONT
CROSSINGS ZONES, be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims,
seconded by Payne, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14-258, REVISING IOWA
CITY'S BALLOT LANGUAGE FOR THE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX ELECTION ON
NOVEMBER 4, 2014 REGARDING THE USE TO WHICH IOWA CITY'S PORTION OF
THE REVENUES FROM THE TAX WILL BE ALLOCATED, by changing the ballot
language to read 50% for maintenance, repair, construction, and reconstruction of
public streets, trails and associated infrastructure; 40% for property tax relief; and 10%
for programs and initiatives that increase affordable housing, with no less than 75% of
said 10% to be allocated for programs and initiatives that increase affordable housing
for households at or below 80% of area median income as defined annually in
accordance with federal law. The following individuals appeared: Mary Gravitt, 2714
Wayne Ave.; Geoff Hacker, 2601 Lakeside Dr.; and Sally Scott, 205 Black Springs
Circle. Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from Larry
Baker.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to authorize the City Manager to execute and
the City Clerk to attest an arc flash information and indemnification agreement with
MidAmerican Energy Company related to the Rocky Shore Stormwater Pump Station
Public Improvement Project.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to make the following appointments to Boards
and Commissions: appoint David Davis, 1532 Dickerson Lane, to the Airport
Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment— March 1, 2017;
reappoint Jim Jacobson, 184 Columbia Drive, and appoint Peter Byler, 30 Ashwood
Drive, and Angel Taylor, 2247 Plaen View Drive, to the Housing and Community
Development Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms September 1,
2014 — September 1, 2017.
The Mayor noted no eligible applications were received for the following Boards and
Commissions, and all will be readvertised: 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,
to fill 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).
Council Member Throgmorton acknowledged the proclamation for Great Mark for
Climate Action presented earlier in the meeting, and stated he would be speaking at the
rally in the downtown Ped Mall on August 20 and encouraged people to attend.
Mayor Pro tem Mims reminded everyone school was back in session and be
cautious when driving, watching for young children and bikes; and welcomed University
student back.
Council Member Dobyns reported on two opportunities this summer for the City to
work with members of the community, an invitation from the Iowa City Mosque to attend
a prayer session held at the end of the day of Ramadan, and an invitation for a Party in
the Park at Pheasant Ridge.
Mayor Hayek echoed Mayor Pro tem Mims remarks regarding the opening of school
and safety; and expressed sadness on the unexpected passing of John Chadima, trust
officer at MidWest One Bank for over three decades.
City Manager Markus stated both events highlighted by Council Member Dobyns
over the summer were very enjoyable.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adjourn meeting 8:55 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
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Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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Date: July 30, 2014
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, July 15, 2014, 5:00 p.m. in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway(via phone), Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: McCarthy, Neal
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Andrew, Fosse, Long, Bockenstedt, Long, Howard,
O'Brien, Panos, Knoche, Moran, Gannon, Clow, Rackis, Ralston, Davidson,
Boothroy
A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and on the City website.
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 13a — Johnson County email ... LOST) Mayor Hayek noted the addition
of email from Johnson County re Local Option Sales Tax (LOST), and suggested that
item be issued at the work session as part of the joint agenda item discussion.
2. (Consent Calendar items # 2d(9) and #2d(10) —Housing Choice Voucher ... public
housing admissions and continued occupancy policy...) In response to Council Member
Throgmorton, majority agreed to remove both items from the Calendar Calendar for
separate consideration.
3. (Consent Calendar items # 2c(21) — Resolution to issue cigarette permit ... Black and
Gold Vapors) In response to Council Member Payne, City Clerk Karr stated the letter
was attached to the resolution requesting issuance of the permit.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS [Agenda Item # 11]
Airport Commission — A. Jacob Odgaard
Historic Preservation — Staff to research appointing one applicant living outside the district
2014 FLOOD UPDATE
Public Works Dir. Fosse presented a power point. Majority requested staff contract Army Corps
of Engineers and request a briefing on the management plan of the reservoir during the for the
last two floods.
ACTION: Invitation to be extended to the Corps. (Fosse)
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DISCUSS AESTHETIC COMPONENTS OF THE GATEWAY PROJECT [IP # 4 Info Packet]
PW Dir. Fosse present for discussion. HNTB representatives Mark Pearson, Chris Hansel, and
Matt Spencer presented a power point. After discussion the following direction was agreed
upon by Council:
➢ Realignment of Dubuque Street — moving Dubuque Street and Ridge Road farther away
from private residence and eliminate the need for retaining wall
➢ Iowa River Trail — meandered trail through Terrill Mill Park
➢ Sidewalk on east side of Dubuque Street — 6 foot sidewalk extended to Foster Road
➢ River Walk / grade separation crossing at Park Road — retaining current design with one
trail on top of retaining wall
➢ Future trail from bridge to Hancher Pedestrian bridge — proceeding with option with
understanding that it could be used for pedestrian overlook until future trail is
constructed
➢ Landscaping and aesthetic features — proceeding with concepts for final design including
street and pedestrian lighting, railings, park furniture and median treatments
ACTION: Memo summarizing discussion contained in August 10 information packet, and
updates to Council throughout the process. (Fosse, Clow)
UPDATE ON IOWA RIVER RESTORATION PROJECT AND PLANNING FOR THE
RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS PARK [Agenda item # 2d(8)]
It was agreed that discussion would occur at formal meeting later that evening.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [June 19, 26, July 3, 10]
June 19
None
June 26
1. (IP # 4 — Memo from Senior Planner ...Tate Arms Building Update) In response to
Council Member Botchway, Development Services Coordinator Yapp reported that the
property owner had expressed interest in the historic landmark designation.
2. (IP # 5 ... Affordable Housing ....and IP # 6 ... inclusionary zoning ... — Articles from the
City) Mayor Pro tem Mims thanked the City Manager for the articles, stating the topics
keep coming up and it was helpful hearing how other locations are dealing with the
issues.
July 3
1. (IP # 3 — Analysis to impediments to Fair Housing Choice -2014) In response to Council
Member Throgmorton, City Manager Markus stated he would provide a copy of the
report to Dr. Barnum who conducted the traffic stop report.
2. (IP # 4 — Report from Blue Zones Community Program Manager ...) In response to
Council Member Payne, Asst. City Manager Fruin stated staff will follow on questions
related to the "road diet" and 6th and 7th Avenues going east and west (item # 2C); and
.1 woonerl" or living street (item # 3).
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3. (IP # 6 —Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee minutes) Council Member Payne noted the
typo error on page two where "capitol' should be "capital'.
4. (IP # 4 — Report from Blue Zones Community Program Manager ...) In response to
Council Member Botchway, Asst. City Manager Fruin indicated staff was moving forward
on the commitments. Some will come back to Council for approval, while others may not
require further approval, and reported that it was a 12 -18 month process. Botchway
reported on a recent trip to Omaha, and his experience using the bicycle sharing
program.
5. (IP # 5 — letter from Mediacom re non - sufficient fund fee) In response to Council Member
Botchway, City Manager Markus and City Attorney Dilkes reported that the City had
minimal control on the basic rate only.
July 10
(IP # 8 — Memo from Asst. City Manager re downtown streetscape planning update )
Council Member Throgmorton expressed support for the reduction of lane widths,
expansion of sidewalks, and adding trees on Dubuque and Washington Streets. Mayor
Hayek encourages input on the plan form downtown stakeholders.
Work Session recessed 6:40 p.m., and reconvened after the formal meeting 10:35 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR JOINT MEETING OF JULY 28 [IP # 5 Info Packet]
The City Clerk was directed to add the following items to the agenda:
• Discussion of Local Option Sales Tax ( "LOST ")
1) Presentation (Mayor Pro Tern Mims)
2) Johnson County request re courthouse annex bond
3) Affordable Housing (Botchway)
After discussion the majority agreed to not consider the request to adjust the ballot language to
include 10% for the courthouse annex until after the joint meetin on July 28, and noted it could
be added to the regularly scheduled formal agenda of August 19 h. Council indicated their
desire to have all the cities in the metro area (bound by the majority vote in the contagious area)
concur in their commitment to the courthouse annex language prior to Iowa City changing its
ballot language.
ACTION: Notify Tiffin of agenda items. (Karr)
COUNCIL TIME [IP # 6 Info Packet] and Meeting Schedule
(IP # 6 — KXIC radio) Council agreed to the following KXIC radio schedule:
➢ July 16 — Dickens
➢ July 23 — Hayek
➢ July 30 — Mims
➢ August 6 — Dobyns
➢ August 13 — Botchway
➢ August 20 — Throgmorton
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PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP # 7 Info Packet]
Council Member Throgmorton requested that Council consider a revision to the zoning code to
require any new residential development and annexations above some minimum size to contain
a percentage of affordable housing; and direct the matter to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for review and recommendation. There were not three Council Member supporting
the request at this time.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
Mayor Hayek noted the Animal Control Center groundbreaking ceremony held July 17"
Adjourned 10:55 p.m.
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Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway (electronically), Dickens, Dobyns,
Hayek, Mims, Payne, Thorgmorton. Absent: None.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received, or approved, and /or adopted as amended and to delete from Consent
Calendar for separate consideration the following items: Item 2d(4) Moss Ridge Road;
Item 2d(8) Iowa River Restoration /Burlington Street Dam Agreement Amendment; Item
2d(9) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan and Item 2d(10) Public
Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP):
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: June 16 Work Session; June 17 Work Session; June 17 Regular Formal
Official & Complete; June 30 Work Session; June 30 Special Formal Official &
Complete; July 2 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 — June 9; Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee — June 23;
Charter Review Commission — June 10; Historic Preservation Commission — May 8;
Housing and Community Development Commission — April 17; Human Rights
Commission — May 20; Library Board — May 22; Parks and Recreation Commission
— May 14; Planning and Zoning Commission — June 5; Senior Center Commission —
May 15; Telecommunications Commission — June 2.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Orchard Green Restaurant, 521 S.
Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Fieldhouse, 118 S. Dubuque St.;
Class C Liquor License for Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; Special Class C
Liquor License for Nodo Downtown, 5 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for
I C Uglys, 210 N. Linn St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe,
19 S. Dubuque St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Sushi Popo, 725 Mormon
Trek Blvd.; Special Class C Liquor License for Szechuan House, 320 E. Burlington
St.; Class E Liquor License for The Liquor House, 425 S. Gilbert St.; Class B Beer
Permit for Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class E Liquor
License for Kum & Go #422, 513 S. Riverside Dr.; Class C Beer Permit for Big
Kmart #4315, 901 Hollywood Blvd.; Ownership change for Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St.;
Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart #1, 525 Hwy 1 West; Class C Beer Permit for Deli
Mart #2, 1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart #3, 2410
Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart #5, 206 E. Benton St. New:
2- Five -Day Class B Beer Permits for Regina Catholic Education Center, 2140
Rochester Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Hy -Vee Market Cafe, 1720 Waterfront
Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Hy -Vee Market Cafe, 812 S. 1St Ave.; RES. 14 -209,
TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS to Black and Gold Vapors, LLC., 440 Kirkwood
Ave [Angela Anderson correspondence accepted]; Danais Investments, Almost
Paradise, 355 S. Linn St.; RES. 14 -210, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to Iowa City
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Catholic Education Center, 2140 Rochester Ave.; Iowa City Fieldhouse, 118 S.
Dubuque St.; Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14 -211, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF
AND SETTING DATES OF A CONSULTATION (JULY 25, 2014) AND PUBLIC
HEARING (AUGUST 19, 2014) ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 12 TO THE
CITY - UNIVERSITY PROJECT I URBAN RENEWAL PLAN IN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 14 -212, APPROVING UNCLASSIFIED SALARY
COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 FOR THE CITY MANAGER, CITY
ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK; RES. 14 -213, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY HALL NORTH COURT HVAC
REPLACEMENT PROJECT 2014; RES. 14 -214, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE EMERALD STREET GROUND STORAGE RESERVOIR BOOSTER PUMP
VFD REPLACEMENT PROJECT; Approve disbursements in the amount of
$11,651,217.97 for the period of May 1 through May 31, 2014, as recommended by
the Finance Director subject to audit; RES. 14 -215, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE ASHTON HOUSE REMODELING PROJECT;
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 14 -216, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
AUGUST 19, 2014 ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY
PUBLIC WORKS EXTERIOR WASHOUT, PCC ACCESS ROAD AND STORM
SEWER PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 14 -217, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON AUGUST 19, 2014 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WILLOW CREEK STREAMBANK RESTORATION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Carol deProsse regarding Inquiry (MRAP purchase) [Staff
response included]; Wally Plahutnik regarding Local Option Sales Tax; Megan
Schwalm regarding Ped Mall Drum Circle [Staff response included]; Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of a STOP sign on the northwest corner of
the intersection of South Governor Street and Bowery Street; Removal of a STOP
sign on the northeast corner of the intersection of South Governor Street and
Bowery Street; Installation of NO PARKING 8 AM — 5 PM MON — FRI signs on the
north side of Bowery Street between Dodge Street and Governor Street; Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER
sign on the southeast corner of York Place and Brentwood Drive; Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding Installation of 6 on- street metered parking spaces and
establishment of parking terms on the east side of the 10 block of South Dubuque
Street and establish a 2 AM — 6 AM TOW AWAY ZONE [Additional staff memo and
ICDD letter included]; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) NO
PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the northwest corner of the intersection of
Ireland Drive and Dublin Drive; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
NO PARKING STOPPING STANDING ANY TIME signs on the east side of Teeters
Court from Rider Street through the Fire Lane located at Lincoln Elementary School;
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Installation of a 1 HOUR PARKING 8 AM — 5 PM MON — FRI signs on the west side
of Teeters Court between Rider Street and the northerly property line of 243 Teeters
Ct.; City Engr. regarding Competitive Quotation Results; John Thomas, Steve
Tannen, Jennifer Wagner, Laurie Cummins, regarding Gateway Project.
The following individuals appeared regarding item 2d(1) (downtown urban renewal
plan): Rockne Cole, 1607 E. Court St., Co -Chair Iowa Coalition Against the Shadow;
Lauren Lyon, Rector of the Priest in charge, Trinity Episcopal Church; Amanda Van
Horne, 1722 Ridgeway Dr.; Mary Gravitt, 2214 Wayne Ave.; James Knapp, 528 Rundell
St.; Roger Knight, 320 E. Washington St.; Pam Michaud, 109 S. Johnson. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence.
Moved and seconded to defer indefinitely a resolution awarding contract and
authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of
the Moss Ridge Road Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -218, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO SIGN AN AMENDED CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH MCLAUGHLIN
WHITEWATER DESIGN GROUP FOR THE IOWA RIVER RESTORATION /
BURLINGTON STREET DAM MODIFICATION PROJECT. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickens, Hayek,
Mims, Payne, Throgmorton, Botchway. Nays: Dobyns. [Kandy Maharas correspondence
accepted.]
Moved and seconded to defer to August 19, a resolution to adopt the Iowa City
Housing Authority's Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan and a resolution
to adopt the Iowa City Housing Authority's Public Housing Admissions and Continued
Occupancy Policy (ACOP).
Mary Gravitt 2214 Wayne Ave., played a video from the January 22, 2013, Council
meeting regarding SEATS funding issues and encouraged Council not to privatize
services at the Senior Center; and distributed a handout from HUD archives regarding
the Iowa City / Johnson County Senior Center. Ms. Gravitt also requested more
affordable housing in the area. Roger Knight, 320 E. Washington St. stated there was
too much red tape involved in contacting City departments; Transit safety concerns; low
income housing; and enforcement of the noise ordinance. Laurie Cummins, 12 Bella
Vista Place read a letter from Jennifer Wagner concerning the Gateway Project which
was previously adopted in the Consent Calendar as item 2f(10).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -219, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION, PART 7, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -220, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
ROBERTS DAIRY ADDITION.
Mayor Hayek acknowledged retiring Southgate Rep. Glenn Siders, and stated he
would be missed. Southgate Rep. Siders thanked Council, current and past, and City
staff for treating the projects professionally.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 4.4 acres of
property, from Commercial Office (CO -1) to Medium Density Single Family Planned
Development Overlay (OPD -8) Zone at 2815 Rohret Road (REZ14- 00006). Kevin
Digmann, Hodge Construction, present for discussion.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning 4.4 acres of property,
located at 2815 Rohret Road, from Commercial Office (CO -1) to Medium Density Single
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Family Planned Development Overlay (OPD -8) Zone (REZ14- 00006), be given first
vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.02
acres of property from Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone to Riverfront Crossings —
West Riverfront (RFC -WR) Zone located on the west side of South Riverside Drive,
north of Benton Street and south of the Iowa Interstate Railroad (REZ14- 00009).
Applicant Kevin Hanick presented a power point.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.02
acres of property from Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone to Riverfront Crossings —
West Riverfront (RFC -WR) Zone located on the west side of South Riverside Drive,
north of Benton Street and south of the Iowa Interstate Railroad (REZ14- 00009), be
given first vote.
A public hearing was held 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).
Moved and seconded to defer indefinitely a public hearing and ordinance rezoning
approximately 1.36 -acres of land located north of Muscatine Avenue and west of Scott
Boulevard from Low Density Single - Family (RS -5) Zone to Low Density Multi- Family
(RM -12) Zone (REZ14- 00008), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately
4,000 square feet of property from Central Business Service (CB -2) Zone to Central
Business Support (CB -5) Zone and local landmark designation located at 203 N Linn St.
(REZ- 00007). The following individuals appeared: Sarah Clark, Northside
Neighborhood Association and Kevin Digmann, Hodge Construction.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 4,000
square feet of property from Central Business Service (CB -2) Zone to Central Business
Support (CB -5) Zone and local historic landmark designation located at 203 N Linn St.
(REZ- 00007), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.6
acres of property from Single Family Residential (RS -5) Zone to Planned Development
Overlay (OPD -5) Zone located at the NE corner of First Avenue and Hickory Trail (REZ -
00005). The following individuals appeared: Applicant Jesse Allen, Allen Homes,
presented a power point. Bruce McDonald, 855 Cypress Ct.; Ann Synan, 833 Cypress
Ct. presented a power point; Bill Synan, 833 Cypress Ct., presented a power point;
Parker Dobberstein, Neumann Monson Architects; Jennifer McDonald, 855 Cypress Ct.;
Ben Fraga, 845 Cypress Ct.; and Dottie Frank, 2612 Bluffwood Cir. After discussion it
was determined that there was not a supermajority of Council Members inclined to vote
for the project at this time and a consultation with the Planning & Zoning Commission
would be offered. Moved and seconded to continue public hearing and defer an
ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.59 acres of property located east of
First Avenue and north of Hickory Trail, from Single Family Residential (RS -5) to Low
Density Planned Development Overlay (REZ- 00005), to August 19. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Anna Kusiak, Paul Pomrehn, Deb
Schoelerman (2), Janet Plumer, Patricia Wade, Georgia Welch, Wendel Coon, Lois
Coon, Richard Colgan, Dianna Colgan, Ann Synan (4), William Synan (4), Benjamin
Fraga, Miriam Gardner, Donna Chen, Jason Chen, Garry Hamdorf, Susann Hamdorf,
Bruce McDonald (2), Jennifer McDonald (2), Thomas Schulein (2), Vivian Schulein (2),
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Miriam Gardner and Norbert Pienta, Jim Gloer, Tom and Melanie Gellhaus, Edie Pierce -
Thomas, Georgia Dodge, Whitney and Ben Fraga, Elizabeth Loeb, Shirley and Ron
Dohrman (2), Andrew Kusiak, Paul Schoelerman, James Gloer, Alan and Dottie Frank,
Sam and Angela Burer, Douglas and Judy LaBreque, Isabel Darcy.
A public hearing was held 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.
Moved and seconded that the 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, be
given first vote.
A public hearing was held 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.
Moved and seconded that the 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, be given first vote.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning 39.6 acres of
property located at 4701 Herbert Hoover Highway from County Residential (R) Zone to
Interim Development Single - Family (ID -RS) Zone (REZ14- 00002), be given second
vote.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 316 Douglass Court.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -221, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 316 DOUGLASS COURT.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Asphalt Resurfacing Project
2014, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to
publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -222, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ASPHALT RESURFACING 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 Wade Street Water Main
Replacement 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 and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -223, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WADE STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
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.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution declaring the city's intent to proceed with
and authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the Sycamore Street - City limits to
Gilbert Street, Phase 1 Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -224, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO
PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS
FOR THE SYCAMORE STREET - CITY LIMITS TO GILBERT STREET, PHASE 1
PROJECT.
A hearing was held on the staff denial of the renewal of Class C Liquor License for
Hidalgo Inc., dba El Cactus Authentic Mexican Cuisine, 1921 Keokuk St. Police Chief
Hargadine presented information. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from Cecilia Pickering.
Moved and seconded to affirm the denial of the renewal of Class C Liquor License
for Hidalgo Inc., dba El Cactus Authentic Mexican Cuisine, 1921 Keokuk St., in
accordance with staff recommendation. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek,
Mims, Payne. Nays: Throgmorton,
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 4, Alcoholic Beverages,
Chapter 3, Outdoor Service Areas; seasonal, five day or fourteen day licenses and
permits, Section 1, Outdoor Service Areas, to clarify and make consistent location
restrictions and conditions for Outdoor Service Areas in commercial and Riverfront
Crossings Zones, be given first vote.
Moved and seconded to appoint A. Jacob Odgaard, 934 Estron Street, for a four -
year term March 1, 2014 — March 1, 2018.
The Mayor noted applications were not received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: 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. 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 requested staff report back on the Historic Preservation
Commission vacancy for a Jefferson St. representative to fill three -year terms, March
29, 2013 — March 29, 2016 (New District formed). One application received but the
applicant did not reside in the district.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: 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.
Moved and seconded to accept email from Johnson County Board of Supervisors
concerning sunset of LOST (local option sales tax), ballot language, and LOST
proceeds toward payment of the courthouse annex bond.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the formal meeting back to the work session 10:35
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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s /Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s /Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication — 7/22/14.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 11, 2014
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session — Joint Meeting with Planning & Zoning Commission,
July 30, 2014, 5:35 PM, Harvat Hall
Council: Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: Botchway
Planning and Zoning: Dyer, Eastham, Martin, Swygard, Theobald, Thomas. Absent: Freerks
Staff: Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Andrew, Yapp, Boothroy
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NDS Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point. Individual Planning &
Zoning Members expressed their views on their recommendation, and responded to Council
questions. The Mayor and Council thanked Planning and Zoning Members for their service and
for participating in the joint meeting.
ACTION: Continued public hearing and first consideration of the rezoning will be on the
August 19 Council formal agenda. (Yapp)
Meeting adjourned 6:35 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 7/30/14
Iowa City City Council special meeting 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne,
Throgmorton. Absent: Botchway.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -225, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MOSS RIDGE ROAD PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -226, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT
2014.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 5:32 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, Cit Clerk.
Submitted for publication — 8/1/14.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office 356 -5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 15, 2014
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway (electronically), Dickens, Dobyns,
Hayek, Mims, Payne, Thorgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus,
Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Andrew, Yapp, Miklo, Boothroy, Panos, Gaarde, Hargadine,
Howard, Knoche, Long, O'Brien, Rackis.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dobyns, that the items and recommendations
in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and /or adopted as amended and to
delete from Consent Calendar for separate consideration the following items: Item 2d(4)
Moss Ridge Road; Item 2d(8) Iowa River Restoration /Burlington Street Dam
Agreement Amendment; Item 2d(9) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan
and Item 2d(10) Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP):
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: June 16 Work Session; June 17 Work Session; June 17 Regular Formal
Official & Complete; June 30 Work Session; June 30 Special Formal Official &
Complete; July 2 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 — June 9; Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee — June 23;
Charter Review Commission — June 10; Historic Preservation Commission — May 8;
Housing and Community Development Commission — April 17; Human Rights
Commission — May 20; Library Board — May 22; Parks and Recreation Commission
— May 14; Planning and Zoning Commission — June 5; Senior Center Commission —
May 15; Telecommunications Commission — June 2.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Orchard Green Inc., dba Orchard Green
Restaurant, 521 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Caffrey IC, Inc., dba Iowa
City Fieldhouse, 118 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for I.C. Mill Associates,
LLC., dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; Special Class C Liquor License for
Silver Asklof L.L.C., dba Nodo Downtown, 5 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor
License for Pub Gal, Inc., dba I C Uglys, 210 N. Linn St.; Special Class C Liquor
License for D & E Restaurant, Inc., dba Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe, 19 S. Dubuque St.;
Special Class C Liquor License for E & E Restaurant, LLC., dba Sushi Popo, 725
Mormon Trek Blvd.; Special Class C Liquor License for 168 LLC., dba Szechuan
House, 320 E. Burlington St.; Class E Liquor License for Caylor Enterprises LLC.,
dba The Liquor House, 425 S. Gilbert St.; Class B Beer Permit for Jimmy Jack's Inc.,
dba Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class E Liquor License for
Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go #422, 513 S. Riverside Dr.; Class C Beer Permit for
Kmart Corporation, dba Big Kmart #4315, 901 Hollywood Blvd.; Ownership change
for Corridor Entertainment LC., dba Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St.; Class C Beer Permit
for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #1, 525 Hwy 1 West; Class C Beer
Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #2, 1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.;
Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #3, 2410 Mormon
Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #5, 206
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E. Benton St. New: 2- Five -Day Class B Beer Permits for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival
Inc., dba Regina Catholic Education Center, 2140 Rochester Ave.; Class C Liquor
License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Market Cafe, 1720 Waterfront Dr.; Class C
Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Market Cafe, 812 S. 1St Ave.; RES. 14-
209, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS to Black and Gold Vapors, LLC, dba Black
and Gold Vapors, LLC., 440 Kirkwood Ave [Angela Anderson correspondence
accepted]; Danais Investments, LLC., dba Almost Paradise, 355 S. Linn St.; RES.
14 -210, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to Iowa City Fall Fun Festival Inc., dba Iowa
City Catholic Education Center, 2140 Rochester Ave.; Caffrey IC, Inc., dba Iowa
City Fieldhouse, 118 S. Dubuque St.; I.C. Mill Associates, LLC., dba Mill Restaurant,
120 E. Burlington St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14 -211, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF
AND SETTING DATES OF A CONSULTATION (JULY 25, 2014) AND PUBLIC
HEARING (AUGUST 19, 2014) ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 12 TO THE
CITY - UNIVERSITY PROJECT I URBAN RENEWAL PLAN IN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 14 -212, APPROVING UNCLASSIFIED SALARY
COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 FOR THE CITY MANAGER, CITY
ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK; RES. 14 -213, AWARDING CONTRACT to Modern
Sheet Metal, Inc. for $269,900.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
CITY HALL NORTH COURT HVAC REPLACEMENT PROJECT 2014; RES. 14-
214, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE EMERALD STREET GROUND
STORAGE RESERVOIR BOOSTER PUMP VFD REPLACEMENT PROJECT;
Approve disbursements in the amount of $11,651,217.97 for the period of May 1
through May 31, 2014, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit;
RES. 14 -215, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE ASHTON HOUSE REMODELING
PROJECT;
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 14 -216, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
AUGUST 19, 2014 ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY
PUBLIC WORKS EXTERIOR WASHOUT, PCC ACCESS ROAD AND STORM
SEWER PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 14 -217, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON AUGUST 19, 2014 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WILLOW CREEK STREAMBANK RESTORATION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Carol deProsse regarding Inquiry (MRAP purchase) [Staff
response included]; Wally Plahutnik regarding Local Option Sales Tax; Megan
Schwalm regarding Ped Mall Drum Circle [Staff response included]; Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of a STOP sign on the northwest corner of
the intersection of South Governor Street and Bowery Street; Removal of a STOP
sign on the northeast corner of the intersection of South Governor Street and
Bowery Street; Installation of NO PARKING 8 AM — 5 PM MON — FRI signs on the
north side of Bowery Street between Dodge Street and Governor Street; Traffic
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Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER
sign on the southeast corner of York Place and Brentwood Drive; Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding Installation of 6 on- street metered parking spaces and
establishment of parking terms on the east side of the 10 block of South Dubuque
Street and establish a 2 AM — 6 AM TOW AWAY ZONE [Additional staff memo and
ICDD letter included]; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) NO
PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the northwest corner of the intersection of
Ireland Drive and Dublin Drive; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
NO PARKING STOPPING STANDING ANY TIME signs on the east side of Teeters
Court from Rider Street through the Fire Lane located at Lincoln Elementary School;
Installation of a 1 HOUR PARKING 8 AM — 5 PM MON — FRI signs on the west side
of Teeters Court between Rider Street and the northerly property line of 243 Teeters
Ct.; City Engr. regarding Competitive Quotation Results; John Thomas, Steve
Tannen, Jennifer Wagner, Laurie Cummins, regarding Gateway Project.
The following individuals appeared regarding item 2d(1) (downtown urban renewal
plan): Rockne Cole, 1607 E. Court St., Co -Chair Iowa Coalition Against the Shadow;
Lauren Lyon, Rector of the Priest in charge, Trinity Episcopal Church; Amanda Van
Horne, 1722 Ridgeway Dr.; Mary Gravitt, 2214 Wayne Ave.; James Knapp, 528 Rundell
St.; Roger Knight, 320 E. Washington St.; Pam Michaud, 109 S. Johnson. Moved by
Mims, seconded by Payne, to accept correspondence.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Payne, to defer indefinitely a resolution
awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a
contract for construction of the Moss Ridge Road Project. City Engr. Knoche present
for discussion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -218, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN AMENDED CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH
MCLAUGHLIN WHITEWATER DESIGN GROUP FOR THE IOWA RIVER
RESTORATION / BURLINGTON STREET DAM MODIFICATION PROJECT. NDS
Community Services Coordinator Long and NDS Planner Howard presented a power
point. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickens, Hayek,
Mims, Payne, Throgmorton, Botchway. Nays: Dobyns. [Kandy Maharas correspondence
accepted.]
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to defer to August 19, a resolution to adopt
the Iowa City Housing Authority's Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan
and a resolution to adopt the Iowa City Housing Authority's Public Housing Admissions
and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP). Housing Adm. Rackis present for discussion.
Mary Gravitt 2214 Wayne Ave., played a video from the January 22, 2013, Council
meeting regarding SEATS funding issues and encouraged Council not to privatize
services at the Senior Center; and distributed a handout from HUD archives regarding
the Iowa City / Johnson County Senior Center. Ms. Gravitt also requested more
affordable housing in the area. Roger Knight, 320 E. Washington St. stated there was
too much red tape involved in contacting City departments; Transit safety concerns; low
income housing; and enforcement of the noise ordinance. Laurie Cummins, 12 Bella
Vista Place read a letter from Jennifer Wagner concerning the Gateway Project which
was previously adopted in the Consent Calendar as item 2f(10).
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -219, APPROVING FINAL
PLAT OF LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION, PART 7, IOWA CITY, IOWA. NDS Senior
Planner Miklo presented a power point.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 14 -220, APPROVING FINAL
PLAT OF ROBERTS DAIRY ADDITION. NDS Senior Planner Miklo presented a power
point.
Mayor Hayek acknowledged retiring Southgate Rep. Glenn Siders, and stated he
would be missed. Southgate Rep. Siders thanked Council, current and past, and City
staff for treating the projects professionally.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 4.4 acres of
property, from Commercial Office (CO -1) to Medium Density Single Family Planned
Development Overlay (OPD -8) Zone at 2815 Rohret Road (REZ14- 00006). The Mayor
requested Council Members report any ex parte communications, and none were
reported. NDS Senior Planner Miklo presented a power point. Kevin Digmann, Hodge
Construction, present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their
views.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning 4.4
acres of property, located at 2815 Rohret Road, from Commercial Office (CO -1) to
Medium Density Single Family Planned Development Overlay (OPD -8) Zone (REZ14-
00006), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.02
acres of property from Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone to Riverfront Crossings —
West Riverfront (RFC -WR) Zone located on the west side of South Riverside Drive,
north of Benton Street and south of the Iowa Interstate Railroad (REZ14- 00009). The
Mayor requested Council Members report any ex parte communications, and Council
Member Throgmorton reported. NDS Coordinator Yapp presented a power point.
Applicant Kevin Hanick also presented a power point. Individual Council Members
expressed their views.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 3.02 acres of property from Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone to
Riverfront Crossings — West Riverfront (RFC -WR) Zone located on the west side of
South Riverside Drive, north of Benton Street and south of the Iowa Interstate Railroad
(REZ14- 00009), be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held 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). The Mayor
requested Council Members report any ex parte communications, and none were
reported. Mayor Hayek stated a former law partner was involved with the subdivider in
an earlier iteration and his name appears on the plat; however, the City Attorney has
stated there is no conflict in and will be voting on this matter. Council Member Payne
stated she lives very close to the project but did not receive a letter as a property owner
within 200 foot and assumes she too has no conflict. Staff will confirm. NDS
Coordinator Yapp stated the applicant had requested deferral of the preliminary plat and
therefore staff requests deferral of the rezoning.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Throgmorton, to defer indefinitely a public hearing
and ordinance rezoning approximately 1.36 -acres of land located north of Muscatine
Avenue and west of Scott Boulevard from Low Density Single - Family (RS -5) Zone to
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Low Density Multi - Family (RM -12) Zone (REZ14- 00008), be given first vote. NDS
Coordinator Yapp present for discussion.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately
4,000 square feet of property from Central Business Service (CB -2) Zone to Central
Business Support (CB -5) Zone and local landmark designation located at 203 N Linn St.
(REZ- 00007). The Mayor requested Council Members report any ex parte
communications, and none were reported. NDS Senior Planner Miklo presented a
power point. The following individuals appeared: Sarah Clark, Northside Neighborhood
Association and Kevin Digmann, Hodge Construction.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 4,000 square feet of property from Central Business Service (CB -2) Zone
to Central Business Support (CB -5) Zone and local historic landmark designation
located at 203 N Linn St. (REZ- 00007), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.6
acres of property from Single Family Residential (RS -5) Zone to Planned Development
Overlay (OPD -5) Zone located at the NE corner of First Avenue and Hickory Trail (REZ -
00005). The Mayor requested Council Members report any ex parte communications,
and Council Members Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne and Dobyns reported.
NDS Coordinator Yapp presented a power point. The following individuals appeared:
Applicant Jesse Allen, Allen Homes, presented a power point. Bruce McDonald, 855
Cypress Ct.; Ann Synan, 833 Cypress Ct. presented a power point; Bill Synan, 833
Cypress Ct., presented a power point; Parker Dobberstein, Neumann Monson
Architects; Jennifer McDonald, 855 Cypress Ct.; Ben Fraga, 845 Cypress Ct.; and
Dottie Frank, 2612 Bluffwood Cir. Individual Council Members expressed their views,
and after discussion it was determined that there was not a supermajority of Council
Members inclined to vote for the project at this time and a consultation with the Planning
& Zoning Commission would be offered. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Payne to
continue public hearing and defer an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately
3.59 acres of property located east of First Avenue and north of Hickory Trail, from
Single Family Residential (RS -5) to Low Density Planned Development Overlay (REZ -
00005), to August 19. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by
Payne, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from Anna Kusiak, Paul
Pomrehn, Deb Schoelerman (2), Janet Plumer, Patricia Wade, Georgia Welch, Wendel
Coon, Lois Coon, Richard Colgan, Dianna Colgan, Ann Synan (4), William Synan (4),
Benjamin Fraga, Miriam Gardner, Donna Chen, Jason Chen, Garry Hamdorf, Susann
Hamdorf, Bruce McDonald (2), Jennifer McDonald (2), Thomas Schulein (2), Vivian
Schulein (2), Miriam Gardner and Norbert Pienta, Jim Gloer, Tom and Melanie
Gellhaus, Edie Pierce - Thomas, Georgia Dodge, Whitney and Ben Fraga, Elizabeth
Loeb, Shirley and Ron Dohrman (2), Andrew Kusiak, Paul Schoelerman, James Gloer,
Alan and Dottie Frank, Sam and Angela Burer, Douglas and Judy LaBreque, Isabel
Darcy.
A public hearing was held 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. NDS
Coordinator Yapp present for discussion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning
Code, Chapter 4, Use Regulations, Article D, Temporary Uses, to allow outdoor service
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areas associated with restaurants as temporary uses in residential and mixed -use
zones, be given first vote.
A public hearing was held 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. NDS Coordinator Yapp
presented a power point.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that the 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, be given first
vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
39.6 acres of property located at 4701 Herbert Hoover Highway from County Residential
(R) Zone to Interim Development Single - Family (ID -RS) Zone (REZ14- 00002), be given
second vote. The Mayor requested that Council Members report any ex parte
communications, and none were reported.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 316 Douglass Court. No one appeared.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -221, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 316 DOUGLASS COURT.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Asphalt Resurfacing 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 Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -222, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ASPHALT RESURFACING 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 Wade Street Water Main
Replacement 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 Dickens, to adopt RES. 14 -223, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WADE STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
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 declaring the city's intent to proceed with
and authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the Sycamore Street - City limits to
Gilbert Street, Phase 1 Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 14 -224, DECLARING THE
CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE SYCAMORE STREET - CITY LIMITS TO GILBERT
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STREET, PHASE 1 PROJECT. City Engr. Knoche and Sr. Civil Engr. Panos present
for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. City Atty. Dilkes
stated the action was for property acquisition and design concerns addressed at a later
time.
A hearing was held on the staff denial of the renewal of Class C Liquor License for
Hidalgo Inc., dba El Cactus Authentic Mexican Cuisine, 1921 Keokuk St. Police Chief
Hargadine presented information. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from Cecilia
Pickering.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to affirm the denial of the renewal of Class C
Liquor License for Hidalgo Inc., dba El Cactus Authentic Mexican Cuisine, 1921 Keokuk
St., in accordance with staff recommendation. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns,
Hayek, Mims, Payne. Nays: Throgmorton,
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending Title 4, Alcoholic
Beverages, Chapter 3, Outdoor Service Areas; seasonal, five day or fourteen day
licenses and permits, Section 1, Outdoor Service Areas, to clarify and make consistent
location restrictions and conditions for Outdoor Service Areas in commercial and
Riverfront Crossings Zones, be given first vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to appoint A. Jacob Odgaard, 934 Estron
Street, for a four -year term March 1, 2014 — March 1, 2018.
The Mayor noted applications were not received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: 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. 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 requested staff report back on the Historic Preservation
Commission vacancy for a Jefferson St. representative to fill three -year terms, March
29, 2013 March 29, 2016 (New District formed). One application received but the
applicant did not reside in the district.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: 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.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Payne, to accept email from Johnson County
Board of Supervisors concerning sunset of LOST (local option sales tax), ballot
language, and LOST proceeds toward payment of the courthouse annex bond.
Council Member Dobyns reminded citizens of the formulation of the Ad Hoc Senior
Services Committee formed by the Council to evaluate senior services in the City, and
as a member encourages anyone with opinions or concerns to contact him or other
members of the Committee. He noted that the final report would be submitted to
Council by December 1 and Council discussion on the report scheduled after the first of
the year.
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Council Member Payne noted the groundbreaking ceremony for the Animal Care
and Adoption Center scheduled for July 17.
Council Member Dickens stated Hot Tuna would be returning to the Englert Theater
on Saturday evening, July 19.
Council Member Throgmorton stated he was invited to participate in Ben Kieffer's
River to River Show on Iowa Public Radio on July 15 th Mayor Hayek noted he and Ben
were teammates on an episode of Smartest Iowan.
Mayor Hayek commended City staff on the response to the recent flood, which was
the third worst in City history.
City Manager Markus noted the involvement by the County and the Emergency
Management Agency in the flood efforts.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, to adjourn the formal meeting back to the
work session 10:35 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.
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JULY 30, 2014
Iowa City City Council special meeting 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne,
Throgmorton. Absent: Botchway. Staff members present: Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse,
Boothroy, Yapp, Panos, Gannon.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -225, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Streb Construction Co. Inc., for $ 3,440,330.92 AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE MOSS RIDGE ROAD PROJECT.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 14 -226, AWARDING
CONTRACT to LL Pelling Company for $ 799,910.75 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT 2014.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adjourn meeting at 5:32 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk