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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 16, 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, Bockenstedt, Bramel, Andrew, Yapp Fosse, Craig, Schwindt, Bowers.
The Mayor presented Student Citizenship Awards to Helen Lemme Elementary
students: Josiah Fischer and Mia McDonald.
Power point presented by Mark Nolte and Kate Moreland for the Iowa City Area
Development Group; and a power point was presented by Nancy Bird, Iowa City
Downtown District.
Mayor Hayek and City Council signed a special proclamation honoring retiring Pubic
Works Dir. Rick Fosse.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, that the items and recommendations in
the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to
defer Item 4d(2) Final Plat Carter Estate to 1/6/15 meeting and delete Item 4d(7),
resolution Winter Emergency Homeless Shelter from the Consent Calendar and
consider as a separate item:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: December 2 Work Session; December 2 Regular Formal Official & Complete;
December 9 Special Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Ad Hoc
Senior Services — November 24; Citizens Police Review Board — November 10;
Citizens Police Review Board — November 25; Charter Review Commission —
November 25; Parks and Recreation Commission — October 8; Telecommunications
Commission — October 27.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Lusati, Inc., dba Quinton's Bar and Deli, 215
E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for 2 -Tone, Inc., dba Bluebird Diner, 330
E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Yacht Club LLC., dba Iowa City
Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St. # 10; Class C Liquor License for Samco of Iowa City,
Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.; New: Class C Liquor License for Northside
Bistro, Inc., dba Northside Bistro, 203 North Linn St.:
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 14-441, APPROVING A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND NEVA HAMAN FOR A 1.65 ACRE
DWELLING SITE, INCLUDING THE HOUSE AND 18.41 ACRES OF
AGRICULTURAL GROUND AT 3862 HEBL AVENUE, SW, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 14-442, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PEDESTRIAN MALL PLAY
AREA SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RES. 14-443, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND
PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR EASTBROOK FLATS ADDITION, AND
DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE;
RES. 14-444, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE
AUGUST 21, 2012 AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
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AND AECOM OF WATERLOO, IA TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR THE DUBUQUE STREET / 1-80 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
PROJECT; Approve disbursements in the amount of $13,466,826.73 for the period
of October 1 through October 31, 2014, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit; RES. 14-445, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE LISTING AGREEMENT
WITH LEPIC-KROEGER REALTORS FOR THE NORTH AIRPORT SUBDIVISION
TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR TWO MONTHS; RES. 14-446, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A WAIVER REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF A TREE
ON A UNIVERCITY HOUSE BY TOTAL TREE CARE OF IOWA CITY, LC.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 14-447, SETTING TIME AND DATE OF
HEARING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A MUNICIPAL PARKING SYSTEM
REVENUE LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT NOT TO EXCEED $16,000,000 FOR
THE LEASE PURCHASE ACQUISITION OF THE HARRISON STREET PARKING
FACILITY, FOR JANUARY 6, 2015.
Correspondence: Bob Elliott and Bob Roelf regarding Strong Economic
Development; Frank King regarding Corrupt Corridor Corbett Wants Needless 50%
Gas Tax Increase; Derek JohnK regarding Proposed development at former St.
Patrick's site; Tonia Franklin, Sally Scott, Jeremy Endsley, Gloria Wenman, Mary
Milder, Mario Hayslett, Royceann Porter, Lucy Trankina, Diana Speer, Kafi Dixon,
Samantha Nord, MacKenzie Bihl, Susan Shullaw, John Thomas, David Rust,
Robbin, Nancy Hauserman, Joy Smith regarding Please support affordable housing
in Riverfront Crossings; Mary Kirkpatrick, Linda Quinn regarding Eliminate Plastic
Bags; Helena McCallister regarding 175th Anniversary Celebration [staff response
included]; Bryon Young regarding REVISIT THIS ISSUE — water fluoridation;
Benjamin Schmidt, Jennifer Scott, and 330 signers, Marybeth Slonneger, Kevin
Kooyman, Janice Frey, Theodore Pacha, Todd Kimm, Richard Carlson, Jennifer
Scott (2), Charles Sheen, Nic Arp regarding Dubuque Street Cottages [staff
response included]; Jerry Bokassa regarding Class Action Lawsuit Section 8
Housing; Melyssa Jo Kelly regarding Police Accountability.
Melyssa Jo Kelly appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 14-448, AUTHORIZING
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY LOCAL HOMELESS
COORDINATING BOARD'S WINTER EMERGENCY TEMPORARY SHELTER
PROJECT. The following individuals appeared: Ex. Dir. Crissy Canganelli, Shelter
House; Jeff McNutt, McNutt Gallery, presented a petition from 37 owners requesting the
City refrain from funding or participating in another shelter; Elizabeth Pusack, Shelter
House; Pastor Michael Langer, One Ancient Hope Presbyterian Church; Paul Young,
business owner; Dave Clark, building owner; Rev. Doyle Landry, Positive Vision. Moved
by Botchway, seconded by Payne, to accept the petition from Mr. McNutt. Individual
Council Members expressed their views.
The following individuals appeared regarding equity issues: Henri Harper, Black
Voices Project; Royceann Porter, Black Voices Project, Coalition for Racial Justice; and
Center for Workers Justice; Joseph Hall, Roger Knight, Jr; Rev. Doyle Laundry; Pastor
Michael Langer, One Ancient Hope. Roger Knight, Jr. also appeared regarding
Mediacom; Moen projects; and homelessness. Adil Adams, American Taxi, regarding
financial assistance.
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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 (RDPp) 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. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose any ex parte
communications and none were reported. NDS Development Services Coordinator
Yapp present for discussion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first consideration and vote be
waived, and that the 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, be given second vote. Moved by Mims, seconded
by Dobyns, that the ordinance be given second vote at this time.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that ORD. 14-4602, 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 passed and adopted. The Mayor requested that any ex parte
communications be disclosed and none were reported. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Mims, Payne,
Botchway, Dickens, Hayek. Nays: Throgmorton.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, that ORD. 14-4603, CONDITIONALLY
REZONING APPROXIMATELY 0.5 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 708 SOUTH
RIVERSIDE DRIVE TO RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS —WEST RIVERFRONT (RFC -
WR) ZONE (REZ14-00018), be passed and adopted. The Mayor requested that any ex
parte communications be disclosed and none were reported.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that ORD. 14-4604, VACATING OLD
BENTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, AUDITOR'S PARCEL 20140854,665, LOCATED
ADJACENT TO 708 SOUTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE (VAC14-00002), be passed and
adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the conveyance of Auditor's
Parcel 2014085 to Professional Muffler, Inc. and John C Linder Subtrust. No one
appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 14-449, AUTHORIZING
THE CONVEYANCE OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2014085 TO PROFESSIONAL
MUFFLER, INC. AND JOHN C LINDER SUBTRUST.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending Title 2 of
the City Code, entitled "Human Rights," Chapter 4, entitled "Enforcement," Section 2,
entitled "Investigation of Complaints; Predetermination Settlement" to amend time
periods concerning housing complaints, be given first vote.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: re -appoint Constance Goeb, 145 Oakridge Ave., to the Board
of Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020; appoint Edie
Pierce -Thomas, 631 Stuart Court, to the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment - January 1, 2016; re -appoint David Bourgeois, 1477
Buckingham and Lucie Laurian, 918 E. Washington St., to the Parks and Recreation
Commission for four-year terms, January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019; re -appoint John
Engelbrecht, 1317 2nd Ave., and appoint Sayuri Sasaki Hemann, 1720 G St., to the
Public Art Advisory Committee for two three-year terms, January 1, 2015 - January 1,
2018; re -appoint Mark Holbrook, 317 Fairview Ave., to the Senior Center Commission
for a three-year term, January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018. Correspondence from
Elizabeth Pusack received.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: 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 to fill 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. 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; 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.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Housing and Community Development
Commission for an unexpired term effective upon appointment - September 1, 2016.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Moved by
Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from David Hacker.
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.]
William Ingalls, 608 S. Dubuque St., appeared requesting Council direct City staff to
preserve the cottages at 608, 610 and 614 S. Dubuque St.
Council Member Dickens noted the 175th celebration, and thanked City Clerk Karr
and her committee for planning the Birthday celebration, especially the fireworks.
Mayor Pro tem Mims thanked individuals who attended the meeting, and stated her
desire to begin dialogue on equity issues identified, noting the first meeting is scheduled
for January 13.
Council member Throgmorton thanked individuals for attending, noting many
additional people came to support speakers.
Council Member Botchway echoed comments made by Council Members Mims and
Throgmorton and was excited to begin discussion and promoting collaboration.
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Mayor Hayek stated his appreciation for comments made by the audience and fellow
Council Members, and encouraged input via email, phone calls, and meetings; and also
noted the 175th City birthday celebration.
City Manager Markus questioned the format of the January 13 meeting being one of
engagement versus a traditional work session format. Mayor Hayek suggested that
they discuss the format at the January 6 meeting, prior to agenda preparation for the
January 13 special work session.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway to adjourn meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Matthew J. Ha ek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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Date: December 10, 2014
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, December 2, 2014, 5:00 p.m. in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: McCarthy
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Bockenstedt, Yapp, Boothroy, Davidson, Fosse,
O'Brien, Bramel, Ford, Reichart, Dulek, Andrew, Hargadine, Hart, Hightshoe,
Hennes, Howard, Frank
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and on the City website.
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
(Consent Calendar # 3d(7) — Bonus Height 316 Madison ...) In response to Council
Member Mims, NDS Planner Howard stated that after this action no further Council
action is required regarding the height bonus but the applicant may request financial
assistance which would require addition Council action at a later time. Council Member
Throgmorton requested the item be removed for separate consideration and a majority
agreed. City Atty. Dilkes clarified that an item need not be deleted form the Consent
Calendar to be discussed.
2. (Consent Calendar # 3f(12) — correspondence ... cottages) In response to Council
Member Throgmorton's request for separate consideration of the correspondence,
Mayor Hayek stated no action was scheduled and correspondence was being accepted
only, suggesting Council could discuss the matter at work session. Development
Services Coordinator Yapp present for discussion. Council members agreed to have a
special formal meeting prior to December 10 to discuss the setting of a public hearing
on the landmark designation. City Clerk will work with Council Members on scheduling.
3. (Consent Calendar # 3f(2) — correspondence .... Body Cameras ... ) Police Chief
Hargadine and City Manager Markus responded to questions.
4. (Item # 5a — rezoning .... Moss Ridge Road Rezoning ... ) Mayor Hayek stated that
discussion regarding a rezoning matter must be at the formal meeting.
5. (Consent Calendar # 3f(6) — Correspondence ... Snow removal at Thornberry Dog Park)
Mayor Pro tem Mims questioned if we are getting what we're paying for in terms of snow
removal at the Park. City Manager Markus confirmed staff was checking and would
verify.
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December 2, 2014
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6. (Consent Calendar # 3f(11) — Correspondence ... Support apartment recycling) In
response to Mayor Hayek, Public Works Dir. Fosse and City Manager Markus stated a
meeting was scheduled next week to discuss this issue and information on changes,
including reallocation of staff and possible phasing, will be presented during budget
discussions.
7. (Item # 6 — Resolution ... 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan) Neighborhood Services
Coordinator Hightshoe present for discussion.
SELECTION OF THE PREFERRED DEVELOPER FOR THE COURT / LINN PROPERTY
[IP # 3 Info Packet of 11/25]
Economic Development Adm. Davidson and Economic Dev. Coordinator Ford facilitated
discussion. Majority of Council Members selected two finalists in ranked order: 1. CA Ventures
and 2. Core Campus. On the recommendation of City Manager Markus, Council agreed to keep
the competition open between the two firms and attempt to negotiate the best deal. No
financial assistance through TIF, and site and building compliance with the Riverfront Crossings
Form Based Code are required.
ACTION: Approach both finalists and negotiate best deal. (Davidson)
REVIEW OF PROPOSED TAXI REGULATIONS [IP # 4 Info Packet of 11/25]
Due to time constraints there was no discussion on the matter and staff will schedule for next
available work session.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION (November 20 and 251
November 20
1. [IP # 2 — Racial Equity Toolkit] Council Member Botchway noted he had provided a copy
of the racial equity toolkit in the packet, and agreed to previous remarks made by
Council Member Throgmorton that a work session should be scheduled to discuss
specific goals and come up with an actual plan. Council agreed to schedule discussion
noting the January is committed to the budget and it may be February.
November 25
1. [IP # 7 —Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee Report] Majority agreed to add discussion
of the report to the pending list to be scheduled at an upcoming work session. Staff will
look into scheduling in February.
COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE
1. Council Member Botchway indicated his desire to move the work session set up back
behind the dais (same as for formal), allowing for more visibility, installation of new
monitors that could be used for both work sessions and formal presentations, and
gaining a few extra minutes of work session meeting time instead of allowing for
breakdown. After discussion a majority agreed to retain the same configuration for work
sessions.
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2. Mayor Hayek distributed a draft copy of the proposed agenda items submitted by the
Board of Supervisors for the joint breakfast meeting scheduled for December 11.
Majority agreed to no changes.
3. Council Member Botchway noted instances where large groups of people were present
for one item that was late on the agenda, and questioned the ability to move the up on
the agenda. The Mayor stated it was often a tough balance but clarified Council may
move agenda items by motion at the meeting.
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP # 5 Info Packet of 11/25]
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
1. Council Member Throgmorton noted he would be attending the regional workforce
investment board meeting.
Meeting adjourned 6:40 p.m.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 12/2/14
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.
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 and seconded 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 Restaurant, 5 Sturgis Corner Drive, Suite 1000;
Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 S. Waterfront Dr.;
Special Class C Liquor License for High Ground Cafe, 301 E. Market St.; Outdoor
Service Area for High Ground Cafe, 301 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License for
Sanctuary Pub, 405 South Gilbert St.; Refund an unused portion of a Class B Beer
Permit for 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
September 1 through September 30, 2014, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit; RES. 14-332, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
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December 2, 2014
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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.
Moved and seconded 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 11 DESIGN REVIEW).
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The following individuals appeared: Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave.; Charlie Graves,
CG Hanson; Todd Meckley, Entasis Design.
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 and
seconded 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.
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. Moved and seconded 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 and seconded to adopt RES. 14-338, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
PLAT SYCAMORE WOODS. Steve Gordon, 605 Grandview Ct., representing the
developer MBHG, appeared. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1. Moved
and seconded 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 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 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 second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1.
Moved and seconded 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.
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Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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. The following individuals appeared: Sally Scott, JC
Affordable Homes Coalition; Charlie Eastham, Housing Fellowship and Affordable
Homes Coalition. Moved and seconded to amend the resolution and Plan to
incorporate the recommendations provided by HCDC and the revisions suggested by
the Local Homeless Coordinating Board. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as
amended, 6/1. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Sally Scott and
Mary Murphy.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14-440, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. IOWA AND
EMRICO PROPERTIES LLC. The following individuals appeared: Developer Kevin
Hanick; Jeff Biggers; Nancy Carlson 1002 E. Jefferson. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Mary
Murphy.
Moved and seconded 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
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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 and
seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 10:25 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in
the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Cier
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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
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 413, 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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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS —12/9/14
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 a.m. at City Hall. Council Members
present: Botchway (7:10 a.m.) , Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton.
Absent: None.
Unless otherwise noted all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for January 6, 2015 on an ordinance
designating the structures locally known as 608, 610 and 614 South Dubuque Street as
local historic landmarks. The following individuals appeared: Alicia Trimble, Executive
Director Friends of Historic Preservation, presented a power point; Jim Jacob, VJ
Engineering, presented a power point; Rockne Cole, representing tenants William
Ingles and Susan Hultman; Casey Cook, commercial real estate appraiser, distributed a
letter; William Ingles, 608 S. Dubuque St.; Jill Stutsman; Adam Sullivan, 608 Normandy
Dr.; Ted Pacha, owner; Joseph Pettit, 441 Hawkeye Dr.; Jim McCarragher, attorney for
the owner; and Teresa Hapel. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 3/4. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from Theodore Pacha, Nancy Quelhorst,
William Ingles, Kalmia Strong, Molly Coon, Casey Daley, Alicia Ambler, Mark Remeikis,
Ann Tompkins, Gina Hausknecht, Jane Bradbury, Kaylene Fitzpatrick Carney, Neo
McAdams (2), Todd Kimm, Janet Ashman, Kristy Hartsgrove Mooers, Jan Zelfer-
Redmond, Benjamin Schmidt, Beth Miller, Jacob Hiett, Delores Sylvester, Teresa
McGee, Amy McBeth, Annie Gauger, Joan Dinnel, Madeline Cole, Joseph Pettit, J.
Aaron Scott, Warren Holloway, Sharon DeGraw, Patti Santangelo, Julia Venzke, Bob
Ramsey, Al Raymond, Richard Downe, Matthieu Biger, Pamela Michaud, David Burnett,
Jennifer Scott, Morty Sklar (2), Patricia Markert, Dave Morice, Susan Sawyer, Lyone
Fein-Bernbaum, Chalres Miller, Suzanne Galjour, Jennifer Scott, Connie Pierce, Jim
Duke, Amy McBeth, Alicia Trimble, Erica Blair, Alicia Sachtjen, Karen Witzke, Diana
Kruse, Jennifer Sessions, Sarah Snydacker, Pam Michaud, Doris Eckey, Martha Eckey,
Claire Sponsler, Melissa Snydacker, Jean Hagen, Merit Bickner, Sarah Kanouse, Anne
Duggan, Casey Cook.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting at 8:00 a.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication - 12/11/14.
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
DECEMBER 9, 2014
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 a.m. at City Hall. Council Members
present: Botchway (7:10 a.m.) , Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Andrew, Yapp,
Boothroy, Hennes.
Unless otherwise noted all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Throgmorton, to set a public hearing for January 6,
2015 on an ordinance designating the structures locally known as 608, 610 and 614
South Dubuque Street as local historic landmarks. The following individuals appeared:
Alicia Trimble, Executive Director Friends of Historic Preservation, presented a power
point; Jim Jacob, VJ Engineering, presented a power point; Rockne Cole, representing
tenants William Ingles and Susan Hultman; Casey Cook, commercial real estate
appraiser, distributed a letter; William Ingles, 608 S. Dubuque St.; Jill Stutsman; Adam
Sullivan, 608 Normandy Dr.; Ted Pacha, owner; Joseph Pettit, 441 Hawkeye Dr.; Jim
McCarragher, attorney for the owner; and Teresa Hapel. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 3/4 with the following
division of roll call vote. Ayes: Dobyns, Throgmorton, Botchway Nays: Dickens, Mims,
Hayek, Payne. Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to accept correspondence
from Theodore Pacha, Nancy Quelhorst, William Ingles, Kalmia Strong, Molly Coon,
Casey Daley, Alicia Ambler, Mark Remeikis, Ann Tompkins, Gina Hausknecht, Jane
Bradbury, Kaylene Fitzpatrick Carney, Neo McAdams (2), Todd Kimm, Janet Ashman,
Kristy Hartsgrove Mooers, Jan Zelfer-Redmond, Benjamin Schmidt, Beth Miller, Jacob
Hiett, Delores Sylvester, Teresa McGee, Amy McBeth, Annie Gauger, Joan Dinnel,
Madeline Cole, Joseph Pettit, J. Aaron Scott, Warren Holloway, Sharon DeGraw, Patti
Santangelo, Julia Venzke, Bob Ramsey, Al Raymond, Richard Downe, Matthieu Biger,
Pamela Michaud, David Burnett, Jennifer Scott, Morty Sklar (2), Patricia Markert, Dave
Morice, Susan Sawyer, Lyone Fein-Bernbaum, Chalres Miller, Suzanne Galjour,
Jennifer Scott, Connie Pierce, Jim Duke, Amy McBeth, Alicia Trimble, Erica Blair, Alicia
Sachtjen, Karen Witzke, Diana Kruse, Jennifer Sessions, Sarah Snydacker, Pam
Michaud, Doris Eckey, Martha Eckey, Claire Sponsler, Melissa Snydacker, Jean Hagen,
Merit Bickner, Sarah Kanouse, Anne Duggan, Casey Cook.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adjourn special meeting at 8:00 a.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk