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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 2, 2014
Iowa City City Council regular meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes,
Karr, Yapp, Andrew, Brammel, Boothroy Hargadine, Hart, Hennes, Davidson Ford,
Hightshoe.
Mayor Hayek announced that at the work session held earlier a majority of Council
had agreed to set a special meeting sometime next week for a decision on setting a
public hearing on the request to designate 3 cottages on South Dubuque Street as
historic landmarks. He indicated the Council would not be engaging in or discussing the
issue any further at tonight's meeting.
The Mayor proclaimed: Human Rights Education Day - December 10, Amy
Weismann, U of I Center Human Rights and Cora Metric -Chen, Iowa Human Rights
Association, accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete
Item 3d(7), resolution Height Bonus 316 Madison from the Consent Calendar and
consider as a separate item.
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: November 17 (Special) Work Session; November 18 Work Session;
November 18 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 — November 12; Ad Hoc Senior Services — November 14; Board of
Adjustment — October 8 ; Charter Review Commission — November 10; Historic
Preservation Commission — October 9; Housing and Community Development —
September 18, Human Rights Commission — October 21; Library Board of Trustees
— October 16; Planning and Zoning Commission — October 16; Planning and Zoning
Commission — November 6; Senior Center Commission — July 17; Senior Center
Commission — October 23.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal
Class C Liquor License for Mekong Enterprises, Inc., dba Mekong Restaurant, 5
Sturgis Corner Drive, Suite 1000; Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's Of
Iowa City, dba Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 S. Waterfront Dr.; Special Class
C Liquor License for The High Ground Cafe L.L.C., dba High Ground Cafe, 301 E.
Market St.; Outdoor Service Area for The High Ground Cafe L.L.C., dba High
Ground Cafe, 301 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License for Inc., Limited, dba
Sanctuary Pub, 405 South Gilbert St.; Refund an unused portion of a Class B Beer
Permit for Stuff Corporation, dba Godfathers Pizza, 531 Hwy 1 West.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14-330, AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT
OF (4) 176" LIGHT DUTY BUSES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
DEPARTMENT FROM HOGLUND BUS COMPANY, INC.; RES. 14-331,
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 99-126 REGARDING FEES FOR SOUND
PERMITS; Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,018,528.92 for the period of
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September 1 through September 30, 2014, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit; RES. 14-332, AWARDING CONTRACT to Carter &
Associates for $113,115.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
RALSTON CREEK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - PHASE 1 PROJECT; RES. 14-
333, ACCEPTING A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT NORTH OF HICKORY TRAIL
AND EAST OF FIRST AVE.; RES. 14-334, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION - PART 4B, AND DECLARING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE;
Setting Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for January 6 on a resolution to
annex 1.1 acres of property located at 965 Slothower Road (ANN 14-0002); Set a
public hearing for January 6 on an ordinance rezoning the property from County
Agriculture (A) Zone to Rural Residential (RR -1) (REZ14-00022); Set a public
hearing for January 6 on a resolution vacating the Terra Verde Subdivision, located
at the northwest corner of Scott Blvd and Muscatine Avenue; RES. 14-335, OF
INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF AUDITOR'S
PARCEL 2014085 TO PROFESSIONAL MUFFLER, INC AND JOHN C LINDER
SUBTRUST, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID PROPOSAL FOR
DECEMBER 16, 2014. RES. 14-336, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A NEW LEASE AGREEMENT WITH APEX
DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC, FOR SPACE AT 3305 HIGHWAY 1 SOUTHWEST.
Correspondence: Emily Kovenock regarding E -cigarettes; Nicholas Colon
regarding Body Cameras; Liibni Pontaza regarding Police Force; Kyle Swenning
regarding Parking problems in residential areas; Jerry Bokassa regarding Iowa City
Low Income Housing — Class Action Suit; Karla Tonella, Carolyn Beyer, regarding
Snow Removal at Thornberry Dog Park [staff response included]; Madonna
McCormick regarding St. Mary's Windows; Geoffrey Lauer regarding Garden Plots;
Rita Bettis regarding ACLU Recommendations for City Charter Review Commission;
Fred Meyer regarding Eliminate plastic bags; Fred Meyer regarding Support
apartment recycling; Amy Blessing; Linda and Craig Carney; Michael Chamberlain;
Nora Boerner, Neo McAdams, Bob Lehman, Emily Pettit, Al Raymond, Mark Grover,
Elizabeth Boyne, Dylan Salisbury, Alyssa Bowman, Aprille Clarke, William Ingles,
Alicia Trimble, Andrew Weinman, Anne Duggan, Lisa Martincik, Kelcey Armstrong-
Walenczak, Marlin Ingalls, Amy Trautwein, Sacha Wyckoff, Therese Ragatz, Ted
Pacha ; Todd Kimm, Jean Deschamps, Michael Maharry, Leigh Ann Randak, Brett
Berke, Amy McBeth, Brian Barkley, Dan Cummins, Alicia Trimble, Friends of Historic
Preservation, Dina Bishara, Janet Ashman, Deborah Hannen, Erica Blair, Larry
Johnson, Dan Campion, Doris Eckey, Petitions received electronically by 255
persons regarding Cottages; Nancy Bird regarding Iowa City Downtown District retail
plan; Pooneet Kant regarding Uber and Iowa City [scheduled for 12/2 work session];
Hsin Lin regarding Senior Center yes [staff response included]; John Thomas
regarding What's New; Harry Olmstead regarding New Buildings for Older People:
NY Times.com; Roger Bradley regarding Taxicab Ordinance; Support Affordable
Housing in Riverfront Crossings letters from Valerie Kemp, Stephanie Van Housen,
Hassan Abdelkarim, Becca Bender, Clara Czerwionka. Barbara Bailey, Annie
Servin.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne to adopt RES. 14-337, APPROVING A
HEIGHT BONUS FOR A PROPOSED BUILDING AT 316 MADISON STREET IN THE
RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS — SOUTH DOWNTOWN (RFC -SD) ZONE (LEVEL II
DESIGN REVIEW). NDS Planner presented a power point. The following individuals
appeared: Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave.; Charlie Graves, CG Hanson; Todd
Meckley, Entasis Design. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Mayor Hayek announced that at the work session held earlier a majority of
Council had agreed to set a special meeting sometime next week for a decision on
setting a public hearing on the request to designate 3 cottages on South Dubuque
Street as historic landmarks. He indicated the Council would not be engaging in or
discussing the issue any further at tonight's meeting. Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave.,
played the audio from the October 21 Council meeting concerning the Wedge lease;
raised questions regarding TIF; and commented on Ferguson, MO. Moved by Payne,
seconded by Botchway, to accept correspondence from Ms. Gravitt. The following
individuals appeared regarding affordable housing in the Riverfront Crossings: Dottie
Persson, 14 Gallup Place, JC Coalition for Affordable Homes; Bronis Perteit, 8 Gleason
Dr., JC Coalition for Affordable Homes; Harry Olmstead, 1951 Hannah Jo Ct., and
thanked Council for assisting with transportation needs of elderly and persons with
disabilities and urged working with school district and the community on diversity
issues. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Throgmorton, to extend the public comment
period. The motion failed, 1/6, Botchway voting in the affirmative.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 51.03 acres from
Interim Development — Research Park (ID -RP), Research Development Park (RDP) and
Planned Development Overlay- Highway Commercial (OPD-CH1) to Interim
Development — Research Park (ID -RP), Research Development Park (RDP) and
Planned Development Overlay- Highway Commercial (OPD-CH1) located north of
Interstate 80 and west of Highway 1 (REZ 14-00020) and a revision of the associated
conditional zoning agreement. The Mayor requested that any ex parte communications
be disclosed, and none were reported. NDS Planner Howard presented a power point.
Mayor Pro tem Mims questioned the dates contained in the CZA provided in the packet.
City Atty. Dilkes suggested the hearing be continued the vote deferred to the December
16 meeting to allow staff time to review the signed CZA. Moved by Mims, seconded by
Throgmorton, to continue publication hearing and defer first reading to December 16 of
ordinance rezoning approximately 51.03 acres from Interim Development — Research
Park (ID -RP), Research Development Park (RDP) and Planned Development Overlay -
Highway Commercial (OPD-CH1) to Interim Development— Research Park (ID -RP),
Research Development Park (RDP) and Planned Development Overlay- Highway
Commercial (OPD-CH1) located north of Interstate 80 and west of Highway 1 (REZ 14-
00020) and a revision of the associated conditional zoning agreement.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14-338, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT SYCAMORE WOODS. Development Services Coordinator Yapp
presented a power point. Steve Gordon, 605 Grandview Ct., representing the
developer MBHG, appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote.
Ayes: Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Botchway, Dickens. Nays: Throgmorton. Moved
by Payne, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept correspondence: Petition signed by 61
persons, Linda Moss (2), Susan Michaelson, Adam Yack, Kyle Dieleman, Andrew
Dieleman, Florin Velterean, Bogdana Velterean, Michelene Pesantubbee, Josh
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Schornhorst, Evelyn O'Kelly, Sara and Theodore Harrington, Brenda and Ricky
Madsen, Tamara Smith (4), Daniel Langhurst, Melinda Ragona (2), Gladys Mae
Nugent, Joseph Snyder, James and Patricia Jackson, Sharon Sorensen, Cynthia
Joyner, Brian and Julie Peterson, Mary Jo Kline.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
39.6 acres of property from Interim Development Single -Family Residential (ID -RS)
Zone to Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS -5) Zone for 32.34 acres and Low
Density Multi -Family (RM -12) for 7.26 acres located at 4701 Herbert Hoover Highway
(REZ14-00015), be given second vote. The Mayor requested that any ex parte
communications be disclosed, and none were reported. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns. Nays: Throgmorton. The Mayor requested
Council Members report any ex parte communications and none were reported.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance rezoning approximately
0.5 acres of property located at located at 708 South Riverside Drive to Riverfront
Crossings —West Riverfront (RFC -WR) Zone (REZ14-00018), be given second vote.
The Mayor requested Council Members report any ex parte communications and none
were reported.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance vacating Old Benton Street
Right -of -Way, Auditor's parcel 20140854, located adjacent to 708 South Riverside Drive
(VAC14-00002), be given second vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 14-339, ADOPTING
IOWA CITY'S 2016-2020 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, KNOWN AS CITY STEPS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN, TECHNICAL
CORRECTIONS AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING
THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR
THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN (a.k.a. CITY STEPS), as amended. Neighborhood
Services Coordinator Hightshoe presented information. The following individuals
appeared: Sally Scott, JC Affordable Homes Coalition; Charlie Eastham, Housing
Fellowship and Affordable Homes Coalition. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by
Botchway, to amend the resolution and Plan to incorporate the recommendations
provided by HCDC and the revisions suggested by the Local Homeless Coordinating
Board. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Botchway,
to remove downtown fagade renewals from the list of priorities. The motion to remove
downtown fagade failed, 2/5, Botchway and Throgmorton voting "yes". The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted as amended, 6/1, with the following division of roll call
vote. Ayes: Throgmorton, Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims. Nays: Payne.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dobyns, to accept correspondence from Sally Scott
and Mary Murphy.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14-440, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY. IOWA AND EMRICO PROPERTIES LLC. Economic Development Adm.
Davidson presented a power point. The following individuals appeared: Developer
Kevin Hanick; Jeff Biggers; Nancy Carlson 1002 E. Jefferson. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Payne, to accept
correspondence from Mary Murphy. [Council recessed for ten minutes]
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Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, that ORD. 14-4601, AMENDING TITLE 17,
BUILDING AND HOUSING, CHAPTER 10, CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION CODE, TO
READ "CONDOMINIUM AND MULTIPLE HOUSING COOPERATIVE CONVERSION
CODE"; AND ADDING SECTION 17-10-2, "MULTIPLE HOUSING COOPERATIVE
CONVERSION CODE" TO GOVERN CONVEYANCES OF BUILDINGS TO MULTIPLE
HOUSING COOPERATIVES, be passed and adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Board of Adjustment for a
five-year term, January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020; Human Rights Commission for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment - January 1, 2016; Parks and Recreation
Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms, January 1, 2015 - January 1,
2019; Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies to fill three-year terms, January
1, 2015 - January 1, 2018; Senior Center Commission for a three-year term, January
1, 2015 - December 31, 2018. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, December 10, 2014. Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five-year term
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised; Full term); Airport Zoning
Brd of Adjustment for a five-year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016 (Formerly
advertised; Full term); Appeals, Board of for a five-year term January 1, 2014 -
December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised; Full term); Historic Preservation Commission
for a Jefferson St. representative to fill three-year terms, March 29, 2013 - March 29,
2016 (New District formed). Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
December 24, 2014.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Airport Commission for a four-year term
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2019; Historic Preservation Commission for an At Large
representative to fill three-year term, March 29, 2015 - March 29, 2018 (Term expires
for Frank Wagner); Historic Preservation Commission for the Woodlawn District to fill
three-year term, March 29, 2015 - March 29, 2018; Historic Preservation Commission
for the College Green District to fill three-year term, March 29, 2015 - March 29,
2018; Historic Preservation Commission for the East College St. District to fill three-
year term, March 29, 2015 - March 29, 2018; Telecommunications Commission for two
vacancies to fill a three-year term, March 13, 2015 - March 13, 2018. Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 7, 2015. Applicants MUST reside
in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will
not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to
advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional
publication costs will be incurred.]
The following individuals appeared regarding designating the S. Dubuque Street
cottages as historic landmarks: Alicia Trimble, Executive Dir. Friends of Historic
Preservation, 2232 California Avenue; William Ingles, 608 S. Dubuque St.; and Nora
Boerner, 943 E. Davenport St. The following individuals appeared regarding racial bias
in police practices: Joseph Hall, 1826 G St.; Chad Blanchard; and Kendra Malone,
University of Iowa Diversity Resources Coordinator. Adil Adams, American Taxi,
presented a letter requesting financial assistance for his company. Moved by
Botchway, seconded by Payne, to accept correspondence. Remington Smith, 2723
Wayne Ave., thanked Council for providing garbage cans at bus stops; a film project
regarding experiences and interactions relative to color; police; and diversity.
Council Member Botchway noted the continued discussion of the City Equity Report
planned in February but stressed City comments sooner rather than later; and
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encouraged more applications for Boards and Commissions, stressing service to
community, understanding the process, and a way to get involved.
Council Member Throgmorton thanked everyone who stayed late to make comments
to the Council; recognized the November 25th protest involving 200 people protesting
what took place in Ferguson. MO.; echoed Council Member Botchway's remarks
regarding diversity and equity and the desire to schedule Council discussion sooner
than February if possible to discuss specific action he outlined in his memo in the 11/25
information packet; and suggested scheduling discussion of the local option sales tax to
benefit opportunities for low income people especially low income black Americans.
Mayor Pro tem Mims reminded citizens to become familiar with the procedures for
snow emergencies, especially those citizens leaving over the holidays and risking cars
being towed; encouraged people to visit the City website to find the snow procedures
and a lot of good information including events for the upcoming 175th City birthday.
Council Member Dickens reported on his appearance at the ELL classes at City
High and stated he was impressed with their questions and interest in getting involved
in the community.
Council Member Payne highlighted upcoming events surrounding the City's 175th
birthday celebration.
Mayor Hayek noted the 175th birthday and the fireworks scheduled for Saturday
evening; and his participation in bell ringing for the Salvation Army at Scheel's store on
December 3rd.
City Manager Markus congratulate Council Member Botchway on his first day of
employment with the Iowa City School District.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne to adjourn meeting at 10:25 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
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MEMORANDUMa
Date: November 24, 2014
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 17, 2014, 5:00 p.m. in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns (5:02), Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: McCarthy
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Bockenstedt, Yapp, Boothroy, Davidson
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and on the City website.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE COURT / LINN RFP FINALISTS
Economic Development Adm. Davidson introduced each presenter.
)o HUB at Iowa City / Core Campus
The following individuals appeared and presented information:
Tom Harrington, Jr., Director of Acquisitions
Ben Angelo, Senior Vice President of Development
Scott Stager, Senior Vice President of Property Operations
Mitch Dalton, Associate Development Manager
Grant Brandenburg, Project Architect, Ware Malcomb
Cameron Trefry, Regional Director, Ware Malcomb
➢ CA Ventures
The following individuals appeared and presented information:
J.J. Smith
Dan Hrankowsky
Michael Yeagle
Jim Plunkard, HP Architecture
➢ Linn and Court / Sherman Associates
The following individuals appeared and presented information:
George Sherman, Sherman Associates, President / Owner
Bob Loken, Elness Swanson Graham Architects (ESG), Project / Architect
Brad Johnson, Knutson Construction, Vice President / General Manager
➢ Linn / Court Lofts / CG Hanson
The following individuals appeared and presented information:
Charlie Graves, President
Joe Clark, Partner
Dr. Brian Kaskie, MD, UI Center For Aging
Mayor Hayek thanked presenters and stated Council would be discussing the proposals at the
December 2 work session.
Adjourned 8:25 p.m.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 25, 2014
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 18, 2014, 5:00 p.m. in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Dickens (5:05), Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: McCarthy
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Bockenstedt, Yapp, Boothroy, Davidson, Fosse,
O'Brien, Bramel, Clark, Reichart, Bowers, Bollinger, Hargadine, Hart, Hightshoe
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and on the City website.
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar # 4f(2) — Peninsula area access....) In response to Council Member
Throgmorton, Mayor Hayek asked staff to report back on a contingency plan for
residents should Foster Road flood.
2. (Consent Calendar # 4d(2) — resolution ... 2015 Legislative Policies) In response to
Council Member Throgmorton, a majority agreed to delete the item for separate
consideration and asked staff to present a brief summary.
3. (Consent Calendar # 4d(6) — resolution .... Trickling filter mercury abatement ...) In
response to Council Member Throgmorton, Public Works Dir. Fosse and Sr. Civil Engr.
Clark responded to questions.
4. (Consent Calendar # 4d(1) — resolution .... Continuing disclosure cooperative ... MCDC)
Finance Dir. Bockenstedt and City Atty. Dilkes responded to questions.
5. (Consent Calendar # 4b(5) — Parks and Recreation minutes) Council Member Payne
noted the September 10 minutes and questioned the decision not to do any sow removal
on week -ends. City Manager Markus confirmed that affected trails only and roads would
be cleared.
6. (Item # 7, St. Mary's appeal ... Historic Preservation decision ...) In response to
Council Member Dobyns, City Atty. Dilkes stated she would provide information and
clarification prior to the item being discussed at the formal meeting and suggested
waiting until that time so everyone could be present.
7. (Item # 10 — Resolution ... Marketplace Development Agreement) City Atty. Dilkes noted
that a revised agreement had been distributed in the late handouts but after final review
a few typos were discovered and they would be corrected but not redistributed.
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COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Michelle Bacon Curry — HCDC
DISCUSS EQUITY REPORT AND NLC REPORT [IP # 5 and # 6 of 11/13 Info Packet]
Equity Dir. Bowers presented a power point. After discussion the Mayor asked Council
Members to provide any ideas or input directly to Council.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [November 6 and 131
November 6
None
November 13
1. [IP #10 — Article from City Manager: Streets of Yesterday Becoming Multi -Modal] PW
Dir. Fosse present for discussion.
2. [IP #8 —Article from City Manager: Branstad: Transportation funding will be priority in
2015] Mayor Pro tem Mims stated she was pleased that the Governor was looking at
transportation funding.
COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE
1. Council Member Throgmorton stated that on Friday, November 21, the second of three
artists will be discussing his idea for art work near Blackhawk Minipark.
2. Council Member Throgmorton noted an upcoming ECICOG meeting and a City of
Literature board meeting.
3. In response to Council Member Botchway, the Mayor clarified the Council holds a
strategic planning session after each election and budget sessions held each year.
Mayor Pro tem Mims noted a number of budget meetings scheduled in January.
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP #7 of 11/131nfo Packet]
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
1. Council Member Throgmorton noted he had received an email invitation from Uber
representatives for a meeting at the Chamber on Friday and stated his interest in
attending.
Meeting adjourned 6:35 p.m.
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COUNCIL OFFICIAL ACTIONS - 11/18/14
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Lucas Elementary: Hanna
Turnquist, Carlos Tellez,
The Mayor proclaimed: November as National Native American Heritage Month.
Human Rights Commissioner Joe Coulter accepting.
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 and to delete from
Consent Calendar and consider as a separate Item 4d(2) the 2015 Legislative Priorities:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: November 4 Work Session; November 4 Regular Formal Official & Complete
November 6 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 — October 22; Ad Hoc Senior Services — October 25; Charter
Review Commission — October 28; Citizens Police Review Board — October 13;
Parks and Recreation Commission — September 10; Public Art Advisory Committee
— July 17.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Special Class C Liquor License for Givanni's, 109 E. College St.; Class C
Liquor License for Buffalo Wild Wings, 201 S. Clinton St.; Class C Beer Permit for
Creekside Market, 2601 Hwy 6 East Class C Liquor License for The Club Car, 122
Wright St.; Class C Liquor License for Ridge Pub, 1095 Silvercrest Circle; Special
Class C Liquor License Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington; Class E Liquor License
for Fareway Stores, Inc. #034, 2765 Commerce Dr.; Class E Liquor License for
Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14-313, AUTHORIZING REVIEW OF
DISCLOSURE ACTIVITIES AND PARTICIPATION IN THE MUNICIPALITIES
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE COOPERATIVE INITIATIVE (MCDC) OF THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION; RES. 14-314, APPROVING<
AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND DAVIS, BROWN, KOEHN, SHORS & ROBERTS, P.C. TO PROVIDE
LOBBYING SERVICES; RES. 14-315, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2014
SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT; RES. 14-316, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE HESCO BARRIER REMOVAL 2014 PROJECT; RES. 14-317,
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND NORTH SHORE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION, INC.
TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE TRICKLING FILTER
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November 18, 2014
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MERCURY ABATEMENT FOR THE NORTH PLANT SALVAGE AND DEMOLITION
PHASE OF THE IOWA CITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT RELOCATION
PROJECT; RES. 14-318, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO APPLY TO THE NATIONAL
ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS (NEA) FOR AN OUR TOWN GRANT THAT WILL
HOST SEVERAL CREATIVE PLACEMAKING EVENTS FOCUSING EFFORTS IN
THE SOUTH DISTRICT AREA OF IOWA CITY AS WELL AS COORDINATE
DISCUSSIONS TO ASSESS NEEDS AND ENCOURAGE GROWTH OF EXISTING
ARTS ORGANIZATIONS; RES. 14-319, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT
A LETTER OF INTEREST IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SUMMER OF THE ARTS TO
THE BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES FOR A PUBLIC ART CHALLENGE GRANT
THAT WILL EXPAND SUMMER OF THE ARTS EVENTS BOTH DOWNTOWN AND
IN SOUTH DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOODS IN CELEBRATION OF THE 10TH YEAR
OF SUMMER OF THE ARTS IN 2016; RES. 14-320, APPOINTING BANKERS
TRUST COMPANY OF DES MOINES, IOWA, TO SERVE AS PAYING AGENT,
NOTE REGISTRAR, AND TRANSFER AGENT, APPROVING THE PAYING
AGENT AND NOTE REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT; RES. 14-321,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FIBER INFRASTRUCTURE REROUTE TO
VACATE NORTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (PROJECT 2014-005);
RES. 14-322, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (COMBINED PROJECTS 2013-
008A AND 2013-008B); RES. 14-323, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 14-275
REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF A BODY WORN DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM
FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Setting Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for December 2 on an ordinance
rezoning approximately 51.03 acres from Interim Development — Research Park (ID -
RP), Research Development Park (RDP) and Planned Development Overlay -
Highway Commercial (OPD-CH1) to Interim Development — Research Park (ID -RP),
Research Development Park (RDP) and Planned Development Overlay- Highway
Commercial (OPD -CHI) located north of Interstate 80 and west of Highway 1 and a
revision of the associated conditional zoning agreement.
Correspondence: Nancy Bird (x2) regarding ICDD comment on Civic District to
City Peninsula Area: Peninsula area access; Jerry Moore regarding Widening the
sidewalk on Burlington (between Clinton and Dubuque); Tim Smith, Susan
Michaelson, Florin Velterean and Bogdana Velterean regarding Sycamore Woods
[Staff response included]; Bob Welsh, R. Michael Hayes, Cleo McConnell (x2), Mike
Oliveira regarding Development Proposal at Linn and Court [previously distributed at
11/6 work session and now being officially received]; Cheryl Cruise regarding 629 S.
Riverside Dr. [Staff response included]; City Engineer regarding Competitive
Quotation Results; Greg Frommelt regarding Iowa City Narratives Project — Interview
Request.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14-324, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY'S 2015 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne #6, presented a power point and expressed concerns
regarding the Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Ms. Gravitt. Roger Knight, Jr., appeared regarding snow removal
on streets and sidewalks, especially intersections and wheelchair accessibility;
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requested furniture used for outside dining be stored for the winter; opposed local option
sales tax for the low income; and requested more low income housing.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 39.6 acres of
property from Interim Development Single -Family Residential (ID -RS) Zone to Low
Density Single -Family Residential (RS -5) Zone for 32.34 acres and Low Density Multi -
Family (RM -12) for 7.26 acres located at 4701 Herbert Hoover Highway (REZ14-
00015). Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne #6, appeared.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning 39.6 acres of property
from Interim Development Single -Family Residential (ID -RS) Zone to Low Density
Single -Family Residential (RS -5) Zone for 32.34 acres and Low Density Multi -Family
(RM -12) for 7.26 acres located at 4701 Herbert Hoover Highway (REZ14-00015), be
given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 0.5
acres of property from Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone to Riverfront Crossings —
West Riverfront (RFC -WR) Zone located at located at 708 South Riverside Drive (REZ
14-00018).
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 0.5
acres of property located at located at 708 South Riverside Drive to Riverfront Crossings
— West Riverfront (RFC -WR) Zone (REZ 14-00018), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating 4,665 square feet Old Benton
Street Right -of -Way (Auditor's Parcel 2014085) located adjacent to 708 South Riverside
Drive (VAC14-00002).
Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating Old Benton Street Right -of -Way
Auditor's Parcel 2014085, located adjacent to 708 South Riverside Drive (VAC14-
00002), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on the appeal to City Council of the decision of the
Historic Preservation Commission denying a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace
the windows at 220 E. Jefferson Street, an Iowa City Historic Landmark located in the
Jefferson Street Historic District (St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church Rectory). The
following individuals appeared: Mike Pugh, 4743 Dryden Ct.; Jon Ozeroff, 833
Normandy Dr.; Robert Burns, 319 E. Washington St #111; Marilyn Wirtz, Fr. John
Spiegel, 220 E. Jefferson St.; Ginalie Swaim, Chair Historic Preservation Commission,
1024 Woodlawn; Phil Hemingway, 415 Elmridge Ave.; Larry Johnson; Alicia Trimble;
Kate Corcoran, 49 Arbor Hill Circle. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from John Robinson, Carl Strub, Fred Dery, Eve Casserly, David Drake, and Robert
Burns (pictures).
Moved and seconded to affirm the Historic Preservation Commission decision
denying a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the windows at 220 E. Jefferson
Street, an Iowa City Historic Landmark located in the Jefferson Street Historic District
(St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church Rectory).
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement between
the City of Iowa City and QCI Thermal Systems, Inc. for Lot 7 of the North Airport
Development Subdivision and authorizing conveyance in accordance therewith.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14-325, APPROVING A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND QCI THERMAL SYSTEMS,
INC. FOR LOT 7 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION AND
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement between
the City of Iowa City and Tamarack Materials, Inc. for Lots 11, 12, and 13 of the North
Airport Development Subdivision and authorizing conveyance in accordance therewith.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14-326, APPROVING A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND TAMARACK MATERIALS,
INC. FOR LOTS 11, 12, AND 13 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
SUBDIVISION AND AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14-327, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR
PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
AND CORE SYCAMORE TOWN CENTER LLC. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 6/1.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14-328, DIRECTING THE FILING OF
CERTIFICATION UNDER IOWA CODE SECTION 403.19 FOR THE 2014 END OF
YEAR CERTIFICATION OF URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14-329, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING 2014 ANNUAL URBAN RENEWAL AREA REPORT.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 17, Building and Housing,
Chapter 10, Condominium Conversion Code, to read "Condominium and Multiple
Housing Cooperative Conversion Code"; and adding Section 17-10-2, "Multiple Housing
Cooperative Conversion Code" to govern conveyances of buildings to multiple housing
cooperatives, be given second vote.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 14-4600, AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE CITY
CODE, ENTITLED "PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "NOISE
CONTROL," TO SIMPLIFY AND CLARIFY THE NOISE CONTROL PROVISIONS, TO
DELETE PERMITS BASED ON DECIBEL LEVELS, AND TO REGULATE LOUD CAR
RADIOS, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to appoint Michelle Bacon Curry, 4723 Canterbury Court, to
Housing and Community Development Commission for an unexpired term effective
upon appointment - September 1, 2016.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following vacancies and all will
be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five-year term January 1, 2014
- December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised - Full term); Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment for a five-year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016 (Formerly
advertised - Full term); Appeals, Board of, for a five-year term January 1, 2014 -
December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised - Full term); Historic Preservation Commission
for a Jefferson St. representative to fill three-year terms, March 29, 2013 - March 29,
2016 (New District formed); Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of
age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices
after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings
and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on Boards and Commissions:
Board of Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020; Human
Rights Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment - January 1,
2016; Parks and Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms,
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019; Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies to
fill three-year terms, January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018; Senior Center Commission for
a three-year term, January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 10, 2014.
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Moved and seconded to adjourn regular meeting at 9:40 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/Maria Karr, �,C Y r —2�
Submitted for publication - 11/25/14.
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
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes,
Karr, Miklo, Yapp, Bockenstedt, Andrew, Clark, Fosse, Tharp, Davidson, Schaul.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Lucas Elementary: Hanna
Turnquist, Carlos Tellez,
The Mayor proclaimed: November as National Native American Heritage Month.
Human Rights Commissioner Joe Coulter accepting.
Unless otherwise noted all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Mims, that the items and recommendations in
the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to
and to delete from Consent Calendar and consider as a separate Item 4d(2) the 2015
Legislative Priorities:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: November 4 Work Session; November 4 Regular Formal Official & Complete
November 6 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 — October 22; Ad Hoc Senior Services — October 25; Charter
Review Commission — October 28; Citizens Police Review Board — October 13;
Parks and Recreation Commission — September 10; Public Art Advisory Committee
— July 17.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Special Class C Liquor License for Etre Givanni Restaurant LLC., dba
Givanni's, 109 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba
Buffalo Wild Wings, 201 S. Clinton St.; Class C Beer Permit for Sector, Inc., dba
Creekside Market, 2601 Hwy 6 East Class C Liquor License for Suzster, Inc., dba
The Club Car, 122 Wright St.; Class C Liquor License for Legacy Independent LP.,
dba Ridge Pub, 1095 Silvercrest Circle; Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai
Pizza, LLC., dba Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington; Class E Liquor License for
Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc. #034, 2765 Commerce Dr.; Class E
Liquor License for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530
Westwinds Dr.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14-313, AUTHORIZING REVIEW OF
DISCLOSURE ACTIVITIES AND PARTICIPATION IN THE MUNICIPALITIES
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE COOPERATIVE INITIATIVE (MCDC) OF THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION; RES. 14-314, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND DAVIS, BROWN, KOEHN, SHORS & ROBERTS, P.C. TO PROVIDE
LOBBYING SERVICES; RES. 14-315, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2014
SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT; RES. 14-316, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE HESCO BARRIER REMOVAL 2014 PROJECT; RES. 14-317,
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
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OF IOWA CITY AND NORTH SHORE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION, INC.
TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE TRICKLING FILTER
MERCURY ABATEMENT FOR THE NORTH PLANT SALVAGE AND DEMOLITION
PHASE OF THE IOWA CITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT RELOCATION
PROJECT; RES. 14-318, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO APPLY TO THE NATIONAL
ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS (NEA) FOR AN OUR TOWN GRANT THAT WILL
HOST SEVERAL CREATIVE PLACEMAKING EVENTS FOCUSING EFFORTS IN
THE SOUTH DISTRICT AREA OF IOWA CITY AS WELL AS COORDINATE
DISCUSSIONS TO ASSESS NEEDS AND ENCOURAGE GROWTH OF EXISTING
ARTS ORGANIZATIONS; RES. 14-319, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT
A LETTER OF INTEREST IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SUMMER OF THE ARTS TO
THE BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES FOR A PUBLIC ART CHALLENGE GRANT
THAT WILL EXPAND SUMMER OF THE ARTS EVENTS BOTH DOWNTOWN AND
IN SOUTH DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOODS IN CELEBRATION OF THE 10TH YEAR
OF SUMMER OF THE ARTS IN 2016; RES. 14-320, APPOINTING BANKERS
TRUST COMPANY OF DES MOINES, IOWA, TO SERVE AS PAYING AGENT,
NOTE REGISTRAR, AND TRANSFER AGENT, APPROVING THE PAYING
AGENT AND NOTE REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT; RES. 14-321,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FIBER INFRASTRUCTURE REROUTE TO
VACATE NORTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (PROJECT 2014-005);
RES. 14-322, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (COMBINED PROJECTS 2013-
008A AND 2013-0088); RES. 14-323, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 14-275
REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF A BODY WORN DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM
FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Setting Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for December 2 on an ordinance
rezoning approximately 51.03 acres from Interim Development — Research Park (ID -
RP), Research Development Park (RDP) and Planned Development Overlay -
Highway Commercial (OPD-CH1) to Interim Development — Research Park (ID -RP),
Research Development Park (RDP) and Planned Development Overlay- Highway
Commercial (OPD-CH1) located north of Interstate 80 and west of Highway 1 and a
revision of the associated conditional zoning agreement.
Correspondence: Nancy Bird (x2) regarding ICDD comment on Civic District to
City Peninsula Area: Peninsula area access; Jerry Moore regarding Widening the
sidewalk on Burlington (between Clinton and Dubuque); Tim Smith, Susan
Michaelson, Florin Velterean and Bogdana Velterean regarding Sycamore Woods
[Staff response included]; Bob Welsh, R. Michael Hayes, Cleo McConnell (x2), Mike
Oliveira regarding Development Proposal at Linn and Court [previously distributed at
11/6 work session and now being officially received]; Cheryl Cruise regarding 629 S.
Riverside Dr. [Staff response included]; City Engineer regarding Competitive
Quotation Results; Greg Frommelt regarding Iowa City Narratives Project — Interview
Request.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14-324, ESTABLISHING THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY'S 2015 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES. Asst. City Mgr. Fruin
provided information.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne #6, presented a power point and expressed concerns
regarding the Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee. Moved by Payne, seconded by
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Dickens, to accept correspondence from Ms. Gravitt. Roger Knight, Jr., appeared
regarding snow removal on streets and sidewalks, especially intersections and
wheelchair accessibility; requested furniture used for outside dining be stored for the
winter; opposed local option sales tax for the low income; and requested more low
income housing.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 39.6 acres of
property from Interim Development Single -Family Residential (ID -RS) Zone to Low
Density Single -Family Residential (RS -5) Zone for 32.34 acres and Low Density Multi -
Family (RM -12) for 7.26 acres located at 4701 Herbert Hoover Highway (REZ14-
00015). The Mayor requested that any ex parte communications be disclosed, and
none were reported. Neighborhood Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power
point. Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne #6, appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning 39.6
acres of property from Interim Development Single -Family Residential (ID -RS) Zone to
Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS -5) Zone for 32.34 acres and Low Density
Multi -Family (RM -12) for 7.26 acres located at 4701 Herbert Hoover Highway (REZ14-
00015), be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Dickens. Nays: Throgmorton, Botchway.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 0.5
acres of property from Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone to Riverfront Crossings —
West Riverfront (RFC -WR) Zone located at located at 708 South Riverside Drive (REZ
14-00018). The Mayor requested that any ex parte communications be disclosed, and
none were reported. Neighborhood Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power
point.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Throgmorton, that the ordinance conditionally
rezoning approximately 0.5 acres of property located at located at 708 South Riverside
Drive to Riverfront Crossings — West Riverfront (RFC -WR) Zone (REZ 14-00018), be
given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating 4,665 square feet Old Benton
Street Right -of -Way (Auditor's Parcel 2014085) located adjacent to 708 South Riverside
Drive (VAC14-00002). Neighborhood Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power
point. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance vacating Old Benton Street
Right -of -Way Auditor's Parcel 2014085, located adjacent to 708 South Riverside Drive
(VAC14-00002), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on the appeal to City Council of the decision of the
Historic Preservation Commission denying a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace
the windows at 220 E. Jefferson Street, an Iowa City Historic Landmark located in the
Jefferson Street Historic District (St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church Rectory). City Atty.
Dilkes presented information. The following individuals appeared: Mike Pugh, 4743
Dryden Ct.; Jon Ozeroff, 833 Normandy Dr.; Robert Burns, 319 E. Washington St
#111; Marilyn Wirtz, Fr. John Spiegel, 220 E. Jefferson St.; Ginalie Swaim, Chair
Historic Preservation Commission, 1024 Woodlawn; Phil Hemingway, 415 Elmridge
Ave.; Larry Johnson; Alicia Trimble; Kate Corcoran, 49 Arbor Hill Circle. Moved by
Throgmorton, seconded by Dobyns, to accept correspondence from John Robinson,
Carl Strub, Fred Dery, Eve Casserly, David Drake, and Robert Burns (pictures).
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Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to affirm the Historic Preservation
Commission decision denying a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the windows
at 220 E. Jefferson Street, an Iowa City Historic Landmark located in the Jefferson
Street Historic District (St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church Rectory). Individual Council
Members expressed their views. [Council took a brief recess]
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement between
the City of Iowa City and QCI Thermal Systems, Inc. for Lot 7 of the North Airport
Development Subdivision and authorizing conveyance in accordance therewith.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 14-325, APPROVING A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND QCI THERMAL
SYSTEMS, INC. FOR LOT 7 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
SUBDIVISION AND AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
Airport Operations Specialist Tharp present for discussion.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement between
the City of Iowa City and Tamarack Materials, Inc. for Lots 11, 12, and 13 of the North
Airport Development Subdivision and authorizing conveyance in accordance therewith.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 14-326, APPROVING A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND TAMARACK
MATERIALS, INC. FOR LOTS 11, 12, AND 13 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT
DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION AND AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE IN
ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14-327, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND CORE SYCAMORE TOWN CENTER LLC. Economic
Development Adm. Davidson present for discussion. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Payne, Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek,
Mims. Nays: Throgmorton.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 14-328, DIRECTING THE
FILING OF CERTIFICATION UNDER IOWA CODE SECTION 403.19 FOR THE 2014
END OF YEAR CERTIFICATION OF URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS. City Mgr.
Markus presented information.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 14-329, APPROVING THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING 2014 ANNUAL URBAN RENEWAL AREA REPORT.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Throgmorton, that the ordinance amending Title 17,
Building and Housing, Chapter 10, Condominium Conversion Code, to read
"Condominium and Multiple Housing Cooperative Conversion Code"; and adding
Section 17-10-2, "Multiple Housing Cooperative Conversion Code" to govern
conveyances of buildings to multiple housing cooperatives, be given second vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that ORD. 14-4600, AMENDING TITLE 6 OF
THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY," CHAPTER 4,
ENTITLED "NOISE CONTROL," TO SIMPLIFY AND CLARIFY THE NOISE CONTROL
PROVISIONS, TO DELETE PERMITS BASED ON DECIBEL LEVELS, AND TO
REGULATE LOUD CAR RADIOS, be passed and adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to appoint Michelle Bacon Curry, 4723
Canterbury Court, to Housing and Community Development Commission for an
unexpired term effective upon appointment — September 1, 2016.
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The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following vacancies and all will
be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five-year term January 1, 2014
— December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised - Full term); Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment for a five-year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016 (Formerly
advertised - Full term); Appeals, Board of, for a five-year term January 1, 2014 -
December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised - Full term); Historic Preservation Commission
for a Jefferson St. representative to fill three-year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29,
2016 (New District formed); Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of
age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices
after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings
and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on Boards and Commissions:
Board of Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2015 — January 1, 2020; Human
Rights Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment — January 1,
2016; Parks and Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms,
January 1, 2015 — January 1, 2019; Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies to
fill three-year terms, January 1, 2015 — January 1, 2018; Senior Center Commission for
a three-year term, January 1, 2015 — December 31, 2018. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 10, 2014.
Council Member Dobyns noted that the Milken Institute have placed Iowa City as
Number One on their top ten small metro communities for the elderly, based on health
systems, transportation solutions and a solid economy.
Council Member Dickens reported he would be speaking to two ELL class at City
High on urban, suburban and rural communities on Friday morning.
Mayor Pro tem Mims noted a League of Women Voters Forum on the Iowa City
Charter scheduled for 7:00 PM, November 19, at the Iowa City Public Library.
Council Member Throgmorton stated that on Friday, November 21, the second of
three artists will be discussing his idea for art work near Blackhawk Minipark; and
reported on the "Healing Wars" dance performance at the University's Space Place
Theater the previous week -end.
Council Member Botchway noted the work session report from the Equity Director
and encouraged more diversity on our Boards and Commissions.
Mayor Hayek acknowledged the commitment of the UISG student representatives
who attend the meetings and remain through the meeting.
City Manager Markus echoed comments made regarding UISG representatives and
reported two previous representative are now serving as interns in his office; and
reminded Council of the employees luncheon planned for November 20th
City Attorney Dilkes reported that a previous UISG representatives, Elliott Higgins, is
finishing up his time in the Peace Corps and will be heading to law school.
City Clerk Karr reviewed upcoming events surrounding the City's 175th birthday
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn regular meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk