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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Pro tem Mims
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Mims, Payne,
Throgmorton. Absent: Hayek. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr,
Bockenstedt, Yapp, Moran, Fosse.
Mayor Pro tem Mims announced that Mayor Hayek would not be attending the
meeting as his father, John Hayek, passed away; and offered condolences to the family.
The Mayor Pro tem proclaimed Suicide Prevention Week — September 7 -13, Crisis
Center Executive Director Becci Reddus, accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, 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: August 19 Work Session; August 19 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 — July 30; Charter Review Commission — August 12; Citizens Police
Review Board — August 26; Historic Preservation Commission — June 12; Human
Rights Commission — July 15; Planning and Zoning Commission — August 7;
Telecommunications Commission — July 28.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Short's Burger and Shine, LLC., dba
Short's Burger and Shine, 18 S. Clinton; Class C Beer Permit for Hy -Vee, Inc.,
dba Hy -Vee Gas #1, 260 Stevens Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Jaxco, LLC., dba
Blackstone, 503 Westbury Dr. Suite 1; Class C Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop
Corporation, dba Dan's Short Stop Corporation, 2221 Rochester Ave. New: Five -
Day Class B Beer Permit for George's Buffet, Inc., dba George's Buffet, 312 E.
Market St.; Outdoor Service Area for George's Buffet, Inc., dba George's Buffet, 312
E. Market St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14 -259, RELEASING A TEMPORARY
TURNAROUND EASEMENT ON LOTS 172 AND 173, LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION,
PART FIVE, AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A TEMPORARY TURN AROUND EASEMENT
AGREEMENT ON OUTLOT H, LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION, PART TWO A, IOWA
CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA; RES. 14 -260, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE LANDFILL FY09 CELL RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT; Approve
disbursements in the amount of $24,146,641.70 for the period of July 1 through July
31, 2014, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; RES. 14 -261,
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE JUNE 12, 2013
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND TERRACON
CONSULTANTS, INC. TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION PHASE MATERIAL
TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE WEST SIDE LEVEE PROJECT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 14 -262, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
SEPTEMBER 16, 2014, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
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LOCATED AT 1111 EAST BURLINGTON STREET; Setting a public hearing for
September 16 on an ordinance rezoning approximately .54 -acres from Intensive
Commercial (CI -1) Zone to Riverfront Crossings — Central Crossings (RFC -CX)
Zone at 201 E. Benton Street and 912 -914 S. Dubuque Street and designation of
914 S. Dubuque Street as a historic landmark (REZ14- 00011); Setting a public
hearing for September 16 on an ordinance rezoning approximately 25.8 -acres of
property from Central Business Service (CB -2), Central Business Support (CB -5)
and Planned High Density MultiFamily (PRM) Zones to Riverfront Crossings — south
downtown (RFC -SD) Zone and Riverfront Crossings — Central Crossings (RFC -CX)
Zone located south of Burlington Street in the south downtown and a portion of the
Central Crossings Sub districts of the Riverfront Crossings District. (REZ14- 00013)
Correspondence: Judith Pfohl regarding cleaner water and skies; John McMillan
(x 6) regarding Follow up question May 20, 2014, City Council Meeting — LATE
HANDOUTS; Marc Manganello regarding Mediacom [Staff response included]; Janis
Shield regarding Dogs off leash [Staff response included]; Joseph M. Jason
regarding Criminalization of Asperger Syndrome in Iowa City; Perry A. Rassmusen
regarding Iowa City Taxis; Susan Shullaw regarding Citizen's letter re Senior Housing
8- 25 -14; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) DISABLED
PARKING space in front of 1517 Broadway Street; Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding Installation of (1) DISABLED PARKING space in front of 821 Roosevelt
Street; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (NO PARKING ANY
TIME signs on the east side of Estron Street from Benton Street to a point
approximately 190 feet south; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
YIELD signs on Donegal Place at the intersection with Galway Drive; Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING ALLEY TO HERE sing
on the north side of the 200 block of Harrison Street, east of the alley and installation
of NO PARKING HERE TO ALLEY sign on the south side of the 200 block of
Harrison Street, west of the alley; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
prohibit parking around the cul -de -sac on Downey Drive; ITS Coordinator regarding
Competitive Quotation Results.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave., expressed concerns regarding the purpose of the
Senior Services Ad Hoc Committee; and the half bench in the new bus shelter at Aldi's.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 33.37
acres of property located on the east side of Camp Cardinal Road north of Camp Cardinal
Boulevard from Interim Development Single Family Residential (ID -RS) to Low Density Single
Family Residential (RS -5) (REZ- 00012). The Mayor Pro tem requested Council Members
disclose any ex parte communications and none were reported. John Yapp,
Development Services, presented a power point. Project Chair John Roffman present
for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 33.37 acres of property located on the east side of Camp Cardinal Road north of
Camp Cardinal Boulevard from Interim Development Single Family Residential (ID -RS) to Low
Density Single Family Residential (RS -5) (REZ- 00012), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on resolution approving plans, specifications, form of con-
tract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Normandy Drive Restoration Project
Phase 3, 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 Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 14 -264, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORMANDY DRIVE RESTORATION PROJECT
PHASE 3, 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 amending the FY2015 Operating Budget.
No one appeared.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14 -265, AMENDING THE
CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 14 -265, ESTABLISHING
THE DESIGN ELEMENTS NECESSARY TO BEGIN DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
DOCUMENTS FOR THE IOWA CITY GATEWAY PROJECT AND REPEALING RESO.
14 -86. Public Works Dir. Fosse present for discussion.
The Mayor Pro tem noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and
Commissions: 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 for a three -year term, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016
(New District formed). Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
September 24, 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 Dickens noted the Soul Fest event coming up in two and half
weeks; and stated Council was thinking of Mayor Hayek during this time.
Council Member Throgmorton announced that the School of Urban and Regional
Planning at the University was holding a Creative College Conference the same week-
end as Soul Fest; and thanked UISG Representatives Evan McCarthy and Nicole Neal
for the luncheon discussion.
Council Member Botchway reference the jazz event planned at the Englert Theater
Tuesday, September 23.
Mayor Pro tem Mims acknowledged the retirement of Public Works Dir. Rick Fosse
and the appointment of City Engineer Ron Knocke to the position effective January 1;
and congratulated Kent Ralston as the new Executive Director of the Metropolitan
Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC).
City Manager Markus thanked retiring Public Works Dir. Fosse for providing advance
notice to allow the opportunity to move up individuals prior to his departure.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn meetin at 7:40 p.m.
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Mahan K. Karr, City Clerk
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ORMEMORANDUM
Date: August 26, 2014
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 19, 2014, 5:00 p.m. in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: Botchway
UISG: McCarthy, Neal
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Andrew, Long, Bockenstedt, O'Brien, Moran, Rackis,
Ralston, Davidson, Boothroy, Hargadine, Hart, Yapp, Dulek, Hightshoe, Frank,
Reichart, Rummel
A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and on the City website.
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar item # 3e(3) — Normandy Drive Restoration Project ... setting public
hearing ... Phase Three) In response to Council Member Throgmorton, Parks &
Recreation Dir. Moran reported on the restoration of Lower City Park grounds and stated
several options including a sand prairie and riverbank restoration were being considered.
2. (Consent Calendar item # 3d(3) — Traffic Safety Grant Applications ...) In response to
Council Member Payne, City Manager Markus stated the project would proceed
regardless of the grants.
3. (Consent Calendar items # 3d(1) — Downtown Traffic Modeling Project) In response to
Council Member Payne, MPOJC Acting Dir. Ralston explained the study would
determine if the all -red pedestrian signal phasing option could be safely removed and
replaced with a leading pedestrian signal phase.
4. (Consent Calendar items # 3f(3) — Correspondence from Amanda Van Horne ... Trinity
Episcopal Church ... Chauncey Swan Parking) Council Member Throgmorton indicated
Ms. Van Horne would be present for the formal meeting on this matter.
5. (Consent Calendar items # 3f(10) — Correspondence from Martha Norbeck ... TIF
funding and Energy Efficiency) In response to Mayor Pro tern Mims, Economic Dev.
Adm. Davidson provided a summary of the existing economic development policy as it
relates to TIF and energy efficiency.
6. (Consent Calendar items # 3f(11) — Correspondence from Robert McGrath ... Charter
Review Committee Information) Mayor Pro tem Mims stated her appreciation to staff for
the responses and adopting some of the suggesting.
Council Work Session
August 19, 2014
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7. (Consent Calendar items # 3f(12) —Correspondence from John McMillan ... Follow up to
Iowa state official.....) Mayor Hayek noted no response was response.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS [Agenda Item # 131
Airport Commission — David Davis
Housing and Community Development (HCDC) — appoint Peter Byler and Angel Taylor
reappoint Jim Jacobsen
MENDATIONS FOR CHANGES IN THE CITY'S TAXICAB REGULATI
Police Chief Hargadine outlined the recommendations as presented in his July 18 memo. After
discussion a majority was not interested in pursuing businesses hiring drivers as employees; but
expressed interest in staff pursing all the remaining recommendations.
ACTION: Meet with stakeholders, prepare ordinance, and report back to Council. •
( Hargadine)
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS (continued)
8. (Agenda item # 12b — Indemnification agreement with MidAmerican Energy .... arc flash
calculation ...) Mayor Hayek noted the addition of item # 12b to the agenda. City Atty.
Dilkes reported that the item would be a simple motion to authorize the City Manager to
sign the agreement. Council Member Payne noted this matter related to electricity and
she is employed at MidAmerican in matters related to "gas "; and therefore there was no
conflict with her voting.
9. (agenda item # 13e — appointment to Historic Preservation Commission) In response to
Mayor Hayek, City Clerk Karr confirmed the one applicant was not a resident of the
district and the vacancy would be readvertised.
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX (LOST) [Agenda item # 12]
Mayor Pro tem Mims introduced the discussion by reporting on conversations with the
Affordable Housing Coalition and their concerns on how the money would be utilized. As a
result of sharing those concerns, a draft resolution was prepared for consideration clarifying that
the 10% would be utilized for the neediest in the community. Individual Council Members
expressed their views, and stressed importance of educating the public on LOST and the ballot
language. After discussion a majority agreed to change the ballot language to read:
➢ 50% for maintenance, repair, construction, and reconstruction of public streets, trails and
associated infrastructure;
➢ 40% for property tax relief;
➢ 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.
Council Work Session
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INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [July 17, 24, 31 and August 7,14]
July 17
1.
July 24
1.
July 31
(IP2 — Memo from Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator — Gilbert Court ...update) In
response to Council Member Dobyns, Council Member Dickens stated that businesses
have reported that the lighting is better and the neighborhood cleaned up.
(IP # 5 — Article from City Manager
Dobyns noted the article and the
business activities.
None
Auqust 7
...And Now for a Bit of Good News) Council Member
increase in the number of internet -based commerce
1. (IP # 3 — Letter to City Manager from Public Works Dir. ....... retirement) Council
Member Dobyns noted the retirement of Public Works Dir. Fosse. City Manager Markus
indicated Council Members would have lots of opportunities to express their views.
2. (IP # 6 — Article form Council Member Throgmorton .... Iowa's largest solar farm ...)
Council Member Throgmorton questioned if staff had investigated PV panels on City -
owned facilities given the incentives currently available. City Manager Markus reported
that the City Sustainability Coordinator Nations has moved in to the Neighborhood
Development Services Department and was working in a number of new areas.
3. (IP # 10 — Article from City Manager ... How's Your City Public Transit Stacks Up)
Council Member Dobyns offered Kudos to Transportation Dir. O'Brien on their number
11 ranking in the urban area in efficiency of transit, and stated he expected to be in the
top 10 next year.
August 14
(IP # 4 — KXIC radio) Council agreed to the following KXIC radio schedule:
➢ August 20 — Throgmorton
➢ August 27 — Hayek
➢ September 3 — Mims
➢ September 10 — Payne
➢ September 17 — Dobyns
➢ September 24 — Dickens
2. (IP # 5 — Meeting with Army Corp of Engineers) Council Member Throgmorton noted the
tentative meeting with the Corp of Engineers and requested the Corp be prepared to
discuss the day -to -day operations and not just the operational plan. City Clerk Karr
noted the meeting was not posted as a Council work session at this time.
COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE [IP # 4 and # 5 Info Packet]
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August 19, 2014
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1. Council Member Dobyns noted an invitation from the Quad Cities Hispanic Community
for an event at Billion auto on September 18 and questioned if that needed to be posted
as a meeting or special arrangements made. City Atty. Dilkes stated that event would
be viewed as a social one.
2. Council Member Throgmorton reported on an event at the Iowa City Mosque attended
by City Manager Markus, Senior Center Coordinator Kopping, fellow Council Member
Dobyns and himself on July 19th, and publicly thanked them for the invitation.
3. Council Member Dobyns acknowledged the neighborhood party at Pheasant Ridge
hosted by the Police Department that he and City Manager Markus attended.
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP # 6 Info Packet]
1. Council Member Throgmorton questioned when the top item on the pending list, black
leadership to promote black males, would be scheduled. City Manager Markus stated
the Equity Dir. is preparing a cover memo that would be circulated with the annual equity
report on the August 28th packet.
2. In response to Mayor Hayek, the City Manager stated the Fiberright update would
remain on the pending list pending further discussions and updates form Marion and
Blairstown.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
Council Member Throgmorton noted the Great March for Climate Action on the formal agenda,
and stated he has been asked to speak at the downtown rally in the Ped Mall on the 20tH
Adjourned 6:15 p.m.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/19/14
3a(2)
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: 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 Martini's, 127 E. College St.; Outdoor Service
Area for Martini's, 127E. College St.; Class C Beer Permit for L & M Mighty Shop
Inc., 504 E. Burlington St.; Class C Liquor License for Atlas World Grill, Inc., 127
Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Okoboji Grill Restaurant, 1857 Lower
Muscatine Rd.; Outdoor Service Area for Okoboji Grill Restaurant, 1857 Lower
Muscatine Rd.; Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee Drugstore, 310 N. 1St Ave.; Class
C Liquor License for One Twenty Six, 126 East Washington St.; Class E Liquor
License for Hartig Drug Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Liquor License
for The Summit Restaurant, 10 S. Clinton St.; Special Class C Liquor License for
The Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Gabe's, 330
E. Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St.; RES.
14 -227, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMITS to The Summit Restaurant, 10 S. Clinton
St.; The Union Bar, 121 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Takanami, 219
Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for 2 Dogs Pub, 1705 S. 1St Ave.; Class C Liquor
License for George's Buffet, 312 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License for Short's
Burgers - Eastside, 521 Westbury Dr.; Outdoor Service Area for Short's Burgers -
Eastside, 521 Westbury Dr.; Class C Liquor License for The Union Bar, 121 E.
College St.; Class C Beer Permit for I.C. Pit Stop, 300 Kirkwood Ave.; Class C Beer
Permit for Casey's General Store # 2761, 204 N Dubuque St.; Class C Beer Permit
for Casey's General Store #2781, 1410 Willow Creek Dr.; Class C Liquor License for
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Joseph's Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Bread Garden
Market and Bakery, 225 S. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for Bread Garden Market
and Bakery, 225 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Chipotle Mexican Grill, 201
S. Clinton St., Suite 11; Outdoor Service Area for Chipotle Mexican Grill, 201 S.
Clinton St., Suite 11; Class C Liquor License for Airliner Bar, 22 S. Clinton St. New:
Class C Beer Permit for The Basket Cases, 601 St. Thomas Ct.; Class C Liquor
License for El Cactus, 314 E. Burlington St.; Temporary Outdoor Service Area for
Caliente Night Club, Inc., 171 Hwy 1 West Five -Day Class B Beer Permit for
Northside Oktoberfest, 300 Block of Market St.; Five -Day Class B Beer Permit for
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
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
Official Actions
August 19, 2014
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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
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
Official Actions
August 19, 2014
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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 Horne 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 Bradle�r 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
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 and
seconded to accept the photos from Mr. Kardos.
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-
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00005). Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Tina Stec, Jennifer
McDonald, Ann Synan, William Synan, Richard and Debra Dorzweiler.
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 -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. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Kevin Digmann.
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 -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. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this
time. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Kevin Hanick.
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 -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. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this
time. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Kevin Digmann.
Moved and seconded 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 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 -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 and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted
on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that
ORD. 14 -4595, AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, CHAPTER 4, USE
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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 and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -252, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
PLAT OF SANDHILL ESTATES PARTS THREE AND FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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 and seconded to accept correspondence from
Janiece Piltingsrud and Alice Davision.
Moved and seconded 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. 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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 and seconded to adopt RES. 14 -257, TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY'S PUBLIC HOUSING ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED OCCUPANCY
POLICY (ACOP).
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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 -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 and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded 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 and
seconded to accept correspondence from Larry Baker.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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).
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 8:55 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s /Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s /Ma ian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication — 8/27/14.
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
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, 601 St. 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 Horne 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 Bradle�r 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
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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
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk