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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 6, 2015
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, Howard, Yapp, Bockenstedt, Frank, Hargadine, Bowers, Bramel, Knoche, Andrew.
The Mayor proclaimed Martin Luther King Day — January 19, Human Rights
Coordinator Stefanie Bowers accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended, to defer
Item 3d(1), Resolution approving final plat of Carter Estate, to January 20; to delete
Item 3d(4), Extension to Citizens Police Review Board for filing report on Complaint
#14-02; to add Item 3d(5), resolution awarding contract for the North Waste Water
Treatment Plant Trickling Filter Media Trucking Project and 3e(5), resolution setting
hearing for conveying 1128 Muscatine Avenue:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: December 11 Work Session with JC Board of Supervisors; December 16
Work Session; December 16 Regular Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission — January 14, January 16, February 4, March 17, April 1, April 17; May
15, June 23, July 14, July 17, August 6, August 21, September 18, October 16,
October 28, November 20; Charter Review Commission — December 9; Historic
Preservation Commission — November 13; Human Rights Commission — November
18; Library Board of Trustees — November 20; Parks and Recreation Commission —
November 18.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Baroncini LLC., dba Baroncini, 104 S.
Linn St.; Class B Native Wine Permit for Dykstra Nursery Corporation, dba Iowa City
Landscaping & Garden Center, 520 Hwy 1 West; Class C Beer Permit for The
Convenience Store, LLC., dba The Convenience Store, 106 S. Linn St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 15-1, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
PHASE 2 OF THE FIRST AVENUE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT;
RES. 15-2, APPROVING A TRANSFER OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS TO 201 E. BENTON AND 912 S. DUBUQUE STREET IN
THE RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS — CENTRAL CROSSINGS (RFC -CX) ZONE;
RES. 15-3, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE NORTH WASTE
WATER TREATMENT PLANT TRICKLING FILTER MEDIA TRUCKING PROJECT.
Setting Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for January 20, 2015 on a rezoning
ordinance to designate properties located at 608, 610 and 614 S. Dubuque Street as
local historic landmarks (REZ14-00024) Correspondence received from James
McCarragher (2), Alicia Trimble; Set a public hearing for January 20, 2015 on an
ordinance conditionally rezoning 21.24 acres of property to amend the Planned
Development Plan for the Planned Development Overlay/High Density Single Family
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Residential (OPD/RS12) Zone to allow 72 multi -family dwelling units located south of
Paddock Circle and west of Heinz Road (REZ14-00010); RES. 15-4, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 20, 2015 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
SYCAMORE STREET - CITY LIMITS TO SOUTH GILBERT STREET, PHASE 1
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 15-5, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY
20, 2015 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DUBUQUE STREET
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER 1-80 AND RECREATIONAL TRAIL [IM -080-
6(32)244--13-52], PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 15-6, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
FOR JANUARY 20, 2015, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY
HOME LOCATED AT 1128 MUSCATINE AVENUE.
Correspondence: Carol deProsse regarding (MRAP) Policy [staff response
included]; Mary Kirkpatrick regarding Expansion of recycling and composting
services; Harry Olmstead regarding Storage for the homeless [staff response
included]; Chad Reimers, Nancy Smith, Kermit Sheker, Jennifer Scott (2) with
signers, Maggie Ward, Thomas Leverett, James Pobst, Janice Frey, Mark Sandy
Abel, Al Raymond; Terry Protextor, Simon Andrew (2), Petitions signed by 25
individuals regarding Dubuque Street Cottages; Jeff McNutt, Mark Paterno, Justin
Rios and Steve Jacob regarding Withdrawal of signatures from Homeless Shelter
Petition; Jim Knapp regarding The Trail of Deceit; Johnson County Board of
Supervisors regarding Appreciation for joint meeting and request for 2015 meeting;
Michael Untrauer regarding Municipal Broadband Project; Sally Scott regarding End
of year affordable housing message; Mark Patton, Bob Welsh, Emily Seiple, Hassan
Abdelkarim, Mark Signs regarding Riverfront Crossings (Housing); Rev. Doyle
Landry regarding Iowa Black Business Summit; Rev. Doyle Landry regarding Iowa
Commission on the Status of African Americans; City Engr. regarding Competitive
Quotation Results.
City Atty. Dilkes clarified the hearing date on the landmark designation rezoning request
on South Dubuque Street was recommended for January 20 and the property owner
indicated they would be out of town and requested it be set for February 9 [item #
3e(1)]. However, that request has been withdrawn and the recommendation would be
to set the hearing for January 20. In response to Council Member Throgmorton, NDS
Planner Howard presented a power point regarding the transfer of development rights
for 912 S. Dubuque St [item # 3d(3)].
Maryann Dennis, Vice chair of the Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition,
thanked Council for their thoughtful discussion regarding affordable housing in
Riverfront Crossings.
A public hearing was held on a resolution annexing approximately 1.1 acres of
property located at 965 Slothower Road (ANN 14-00002) and on an ordinance rezoning
approximately 1.1 acres located at 965 Slothower Road from County Agriculture (A)
Zone to Rural Residential (RR -1) (REZ14-00022). The Mayor requested Council
Members disclosure any ex parte communications and none were reported.
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Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point for both the
annexation and rezoning (next item). No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-7, VOLUNTARY
ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1.1 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 965
SLOTHOWER ROAD (ANN 14-00002). No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance rezoning approximately
1.1 acres located at 965 Slothower Road from County Agriculture (A) Zone to Rural
Residential (RR -1) (REZ14-00022), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held a resolution vacating the Terra Verde Subdivision, located
at the northwest corner of Scott Blvd. and Muscatine Avenue. Development Services
Coordinator Yapp presented a power point. Individual Council Members expressed
their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 15-10, VACATING THE PLAT
OF TERRA VERDE SUBDIVISION, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
SCOTT BLVD. AND MUSCATINE AVENUE (VAC 14-00001).
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that ORD. 15-4605, 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) (Moss Ridge Campus) LOCATED NORTH OF INTERSTATE 80 AND WEST OF
HIGHWAY 1 be passed and adopted. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose
any ex parte communications and none were reported.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 15-8, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MOSS RIDGE CAMPUS, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB14-00019).
NDS Planner Howard presented a power point.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 15-9, APPROVING
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CHURCHILL MEADOWS, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB14-
00022). Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization of a Municipal Parking System Revenue Lease Purchase
Agreement in the principal amount of not to exceed $16,000,000 for the lease purchase
acquisition of the Harrison Street parking facility. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to continue the public hearing and defer two
resolutions (items # 6 and 7) to January 20, on resolution instituting proceedings to take
additional action for the authorization of a Municipal Parking System Revenue Lease
Purchase Agreement in the principal amount of not to exceed $16,000,000 for the lease
purchase acquisition of the Harrison Street Parking Facility; and resolution approving a
development agreement with A&M Development II, LLC for the Sabin Townhomes
MultiFamily Housing Urban Renewal Project.
. Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that ordinance amending Title 5, entitled
"Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs," is amended to
provide for the regulation of ride sharing services operating via a web based application
system, to require the city to issue identification cards, to eliminate the exception for
dispatching from a location other than the office from midnight to 6:00 am, to require color
schemes, to revise the definition of destination rates, and to regulate shared rides, be
given first vote. The following individuals appeared: Lynn Williams, Red Line Cab
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Service; Adil Adams, American Taxicab; Roger Bradley, Yellow Cab of Iowa City.
Council Members requested staff respond to the issues raised prior to second
consideration of the ordinance.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, 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 second vote.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five-
year term January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2018 (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: Airport Commission for a
four-year term March 1, 2015 — March 1, 2019; Historic Preservation Commission for an
At Large representative for a three-year term, March 29, 2015 — March 29, 2018;
Historic Preservation Commission for a Woodlawn District to fill three-year term, March
29, 2015 — March 29, 2018; Historic Preservation Commission for a College Green
District for a 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. 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.
Council Member Dickens noted the recent snow and requested property owners
assist in clearing curb cuts.
Council Member Throgmorton sent a "shout out" to Chuck Connerlly, Director of
University Urban Planning, who is recovering from an illness.
Council Member Botchway noted the number of vacancies on City Boards and
Commissions and encouraged people to apply and participate in City business.
Mayor Hayek reminded citizens of the Charter Review Commission community input
session planned for 1/6 at the Public Library; and echoed comments by Council
Member Dickens to assist in snow removal, especially in the downtown area.
City Manager Markus also requested assistance in clearing fire hydrants.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adjourn to Work Session 7:50 p.m.
Matthew J. ay k, Mayor
Maria' -K K. Karr, City Clerk
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IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL MEETING WITH JC BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DECEMBER 11, 2014,7:30 A.M.
HARVAT HALL — CITY HALL
City Council Present:
County Board Present
City Staff Present:
County Staff Present
Others Present:
CALL TO ORDER
Susan Mims, Matt Hayek, Kingsley Botchway, Terry Dickens,
Michelle Payne
Janelle Rettig, John Etheredge, Rod Sullivan, Terrence Neuzil,
Mike Carberry (elect), Pat Harney
Tom Markus, Geoff Fruin, Eleanor Dilkes, Marian Karr, Simon
Andrew, Alec Bramel, Brenda Nations
Janet Lyness, Travis Weipert
Mark Patton, MaryAnn Dennis, Tracy Achenbach, Rebecca
Neades
Iowa City Mayor Matt Hayek called the meeting to order at 7:30 A.M.
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
To begin the meeting, Mayor Hayek asked everyone to introduce themselves. He then
congratulated John Etheredge on his years of service and welcomed Mike Carberry to the Board
of Supervisors.
GENERAL DISCUSSION OF THE FOLLOWING:
a. Sales Tax — Spr. Chair Neuzil began the discussion noting that the Board hopes
that meetings such as this will result in additional meetings and opportunities, as well as
ways that the two entities can work together on topics of interest. The first item
addressed was sales tax. He noted that outcomes were close in the last election, and that
there is likely a desire by the City to initiate a sales tax. The County is therefore asking
what type of timeframe might be involved in this, and if the City wants the County to be
a part of any discussions on this topic. Mayor Pro tem Mims responded that she was on
the committee that worked on this issue initially. Since the election, she noted that they
have had a couple of meetings at which they discussed this very issue. At the committee
level, she noted that it is an issue of `when' the sales tax should come forward again, not
`if it should, but that there were diverse opinions among the committee members. Mims
spoke to the need for other entities to support this issue when it does come back before
the community. Supr. Sullivan asked if they could add a County staff person to this
committee and if that would help at all. Mims replied that at this point the committee
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needs to do some outreach with the County and the municipalities involved in this issue,
in order to discuss how they might move forward.
Supr. Sullivan asked if the committee will plan to come to the other municipalities and
the County with a fully formed plan. Mayor Pro tem Mims stated that the Council would
still need to weigh in on this issue, and at present it is just the internal committee dealing
with the issue. She further explained that there are limitations in terms of when this issue
could go on the ballot, and other such issues that would need to be looked into first, as
well. Supr. Sullivan stated that he would urge the committee to involve people from all
involved entities now in this issue, so as to garner the support needed to put it on the
ballot again. Mayor Pro tem Mims agreed, noting that the longer they wait the longer
before they can get the issue back on the ballot.
Supr. Chair Neuzil stated that what he was hearing was some disconnect in regards to the
sales tax issue, particularly between Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty about
identifying an opportunity for working on some specifics. He added that he hopes the
City will look at some of the MPO projects, especially some of the long-term potentials
on the list, that would benefit all of the metro area and Johnson County. Supr. Chair
Neuzil noted that this list is long with infrastructure projects. Mayor Pro tem Mims
stated that the suggestion is definitely worth looking at, but she noted the hit that Iowa
City will be taking with the property tax reform and the long list of projects that they
themselves need to tackle.
Supr.— elect Mike Carberry spoke to the proposed 10% for affordable housing that Iowa
City had suggested for the sales tax. He asked if there would be a chance of
reconsidering this, and giving more of the money towards this issue, or if the City were
fairly locked in on this amount. Mayor Pro tem Mims stated that these types of questions
really need to come before the committee and the full Council, but that from previous
discussions, this 10% was difficult to arrive at. The discussions before centered on what
would most likely pass with the citizens. She explained how some will vote `no' with
any affordable housing component, and that going above 10% would cause even more to
disagree. Supr. Sullivan asked if any polling has taken place to see if this is truly the
case. Mayor Pro tem Mims responded that they have not done any official polling. He
suggested that it might be something to consider the second time around.
Council Member Botchway stated that he thinks they need to be careful in throwing out
comments about sales tax being a regressive tax. He noted that it's not that he doesn't
agree, but that when the topic is discussed, it is framed that poor people are going to be
hit the most. He questioned how many people in that situation were asked, that those he
talked to stated they were happy about the 10% for affordable housing coming from the
sales tax. Supr. Sullivan stated that his point was that there were many assumptions
being made and that the more opinions you can get at the table, the better your product
will be in the end. Supr. Rettig stated that you don't need a poll to know it's a regressive
tax. She added that Iowa Policy Project has done a lot of study on this, and when 50% of
it went to tax cuts for the rich, that's what the poor heard — that the rich were trying to
raise taxes on the poor in order to cut taxes on the rich. Mayor Pro tem Mims stated that
when you look at the state of Iowa, groceries are not taxed, rent is not taxed, and utilities
will not be taxed. She does not believe the LOST to be as regressive as many people
perceive it to be.
Mayor Hayek summarized there have been some internal discussions on the issue, but
that nothing has yet come to Council for review. Once things move forward, he noted
that there will be a lot of outreach done. Supr. Sullivan again urged them to bring people
in now and not after the decisions have been made. Mayor Pro tem Mims then asked if
the Board of Supervisors had any thoughts or positions on how soon this issue should
come back. Supr. Chair Neuzil stated sooner rather than later. Supr. Harney agreed,
stating that this issue has to be addressed at some point. He added that in his opinion,
taxes are regressive no matter what.
b. Addressing jail and courthouse needs, including joint law enforcement
authority and vacation of Harrison Street — Supr. Harney stated that they are currently
doing some repairs in the County Jail and he quickly detailed what some of these are.
During about a two-year period there will be a lot of shifting of people as these projects
are completed. As for the Courthouse, Supr. Harney noted that some type of security has
to be installed. Also of concern is the lack of space. He stated that all of these
improvements are going to cost money and taxpayers are going to be paying more this
next year, but that something has to be done about security. Supr. Harney brought up that
there really needs to be a joint effort on the Courthouse and/or Jail between the County
and the cities within Johnson County. He suggested that other entities may have needs
that they could collaborate with the County on in regards to this effort. Another part of
the Courthouse expansion is the Harrison Street vacation, which Supr. Harney noted they
still need to address.
Council Member Dickens asked if they hadn't already vacated this, and it was noted that
the discussion had taken place but that nothing was firmed up at that time. Supr. Chair
Neuzil noted that the stipulation at that time was if the Courthouse issue had passed, then
they would move forward with the vacation; but the County is interested in acquiring the
ROW at this time. Supr. Harney added that they would also be open to other ideas or
locations, should the City have any. Mayor Hayek stated that he believes the joint
authority is worth exploring. Supr. Rettig noted that previously the City was not ready to
move Police or Fire out of their present location at City Hall. She added that this may be
something they need to discuss with staff, as far as what that timing may be for more
space, and whether joint authority at that time would make more sense than it previously
did. Mayor Hayek agreed, noting that staff can follow up on this. Supr. Sullivan then
asked how they could get this conversation going. Mayor Hayek noted that they should
contact the City Manager's office regarding this matter.
C. Affordable housing — Supr. Sullivan noted that at the November joint cities
meeting, everyone agreed to go back and have an internal discussion regarding affordable
housing. They then agreed to report back out at the next joint cities meeting. He stated
that the Board has not yet had their official discussion of what they can and cannot do,
and he asked if the City had had their discussion yet. Mayor Hayek noted that they have
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this planned for early January. Supr. Sullivan stated that he looks forward to getting
these reports back from everyone. He then stated that the County has had some
experience with affordable housing in the unincorporated areas that has gone very poorly.
There has not been adequate sewer or water, for example, and a lack of adequate
transportation, as well. He stated that they may want to speak with Iowa City and other
municipalities as well, regarding the possibility of collaborating on financing projects.
d. Climate change/sustainability efforts — Supr. Rettig spoke to the issue of
climate change, noting that the County was presented with a list of climate change
demands, as was Iowa City, the University, and Congress. She noted that at their
meeting yesterday, the Board worked on their response to this and added that they would
be happy to share this with the City. She added that the City has been doing a lot of work
on climate change with its staff, as has the County, but that neither of them has talked
much about it. Supr. Rettig brought up the Cool Cities initiative from the past, noting
that there was an MPO committee that was about climate change. This committee
disbanded as each of the different entities brought on staff. Supr. Rettig stated that while
occasionally their respective staffs get together to talk about issues, their leaders do not.
She asked if this type of committee should be reactivated, in order to help them work
together on the issues once again.
Supr. Rettig then spoke to the installation of the County's first solar array at their
secondary roads facility. This will be a `power purchase agreement,' which was shown
to be better for the County than owning this outright. She stated that the County would
be happy to share the mathematics of this. The company from North Liberty will actually
own the solar array, and the County will then purchase energy from them. This will then
allow the company in North Liberty to take advantage of renewal energy tax credits. The
County hopes that this is the first of many solar projects. They have considered wind
projects in a couple of locations, but the cost benefit analysis has not come up favorable
yet.
Supr. Rettig then spoke to the issue of containment levels and air quality. She stated that
there is something `brewing' at the Environmental Protection Agency on ozone. She is
unsure how this will affect the Johnson County urban area, but she believes that this
could be very dangerous for them, and could put their area out of containment levels.
Mayor Hayek asked if she means `bad' in a regulatory way and Supr. Rettig responded
yes, that it would be bad if you wanted to build a business with a smoke stack, for
example. She stated that one of the reasons this area is problematic is due to having a
coal-fired plant in town. While they are using less coal, they are still using coal,
according to Supr. Rettig. There are also two interstates in the area and a lot of idling
traffic. Therefore, attainment levels are very problematic in this area. Supr. Rettig stated
that perhaps they should re-establish the MPO committee on this issue, at least a leader
committee to begin with. Supr.-elect Carberry noted that in the past these committees
started out quite well, but that several communities fell behind and it became evident that
everyone wanted to work at their own speed. He added that he believes it would be a
good idea to reform this committee and work together on a countywide basis again.
Mayor Hayek then asked where they are on their response to the Climate Change March,
and he then asked the City's Sustainability Coordinator Brenda Nations to speak on this
issue. She noted that one of the requests was to have a Climate Mitigation Plan for the
City. Currently, Nations noted that staff is working on a Climate Adaptation Plan along
with several other communities. The grant for this initiative will be completed in March.
After this, Nations noted that they will need to begin work on goals to reduce emissions.
This involves a seven-year plan of communitywide greenhouse gas emissions. If there is
to be a reduction goal, Nations noted, then they will need to work with some of the big
players in the area. She further explained how some of these goals can be reached. As
for the response to the Climate Change March, Nations noted that the City would like to
see what the County has on this issue, as well. Supr. Chair Neuzil noted that the
County's perspective is one that is very detailed and laid out, and should be of help to the
City as they are most likely doing a lot of the same things. Mayor Hayek stated that it
sounds like they are aligned on this issue and that hopefully they can collectively lead by
example in the region.
Supr. Rettig noted that she believes Supr.-elect Carberry's version of what happened is
how she remembers it, as well. Basically the County and the City of Iowa City were on-
board, but the other entities were not. At that point the meetings just stopped and
everyone went off to do their own thing. She noted that the problem with this then is
they do not have public buy -in to what they are attempting to do. The public does not see
anything happening and does not see the issue brought up at public meetings. Supr.
Rettig noted that they need to get the public more involved in these issues. Mayor Pro
tem Mims stated that the positive of moving forward in this manner is that it may help the
other municipalities who have not done much yet. Supr. Rettig stated that she is not sure
what the format should be for this, but she asked that everyone give some thought to it.
e. Community ID program — County Atty. Lyness spoke to the issue of a
community I.D. program, noting that it would be issued locally and would be valid in
Johnson County. This I.D. would give individuals a picture I.D., in the event they are
unable to obtain one through the Department of Transportation. The goal, according to
Lyness, is to allow people to identify themselves, especially with law enforcement. She
added that it could also allow individuals to open bank accounts, sign rental agreements,
and to take part in other activities where identification is needed. A group has been
working on this program, and Lyness noted that after elections things slowed down
somewhat but that they plan to move forward with asking other communities who would
be interested in using this program, as well. She gave some examples of the types of
incentives they might use in helping this program move forward.
Continuing, Lyness noted that Police Chief Hargadine was the first to talk to her in
support of a community I.D. several years ago. Right now they just need to figure out the
specifics of such a program, what it will cost, what type of equipment would be needed,
what kind of add -ins they might want to have in the software program for things they
want to embed in the cards, i.e., serves as a library card. Lyness noted that they will also
need to have trained staff who can tell that documents are real and not computer-
generated. Supr. Rettig stated that cities were asked at the staff meeting/city manager
meeting what they wanted on the card, as well as what they were willing to have on the
card. She stated that entities were supposed to get back to this I.D. committee, as this
would determine what type of equipment would be needed. Supr. Rettig added that they
had hoped to get this information before they completed their budgets. Lyness stated that
they need to reach out to the cities to make sure that they have asked for all of this
information and to be very clear on what the County needs from them. Supr. Rettig
spoke again to budgets and the possibility of requests from the various entities to help
fund this project. Supr. Sullivan noted that the Center for Worker Justice has identified
around 700 individuals who would like a community I.D. He stated that once they get
through this initial wave, it would most likely be a much less onerous process for anyone
to take on.
Lyness noted that the committee discussed these types of issues and had noted that most
likely they would train quite a few individuals and have the program run over numerous
days so that everyone can get their I.D. done. Once the initial groups have come through,
the process could probably be done once a month or by appointment. Mayor Hayek
asked if the group has decided yet what the process will be in regards to the degree of
documentation that will be required. He noted that this will inform how reliable the I.D.
will be to third parties and whether they accept or reject this. Lyness stated that they are
looking to other cities and counties that have the I.D. to see what requirements they have.
The next step will be training for staff, so that they are able to identify the necessary
documents. Lyness also spoke to the fact that there will need to be a nominal fee for the
I.D. to help pay for the cost of actually making it. Lyness reported a number of groups
have suggested uses for the card and indicated that the more things you can do with card
the more expensive it gets.
Supr. Rettig noted that the internal committee agreed that the auditor's office is most
likely not the place to house this function, but that they could possibly have election staff
perform the initial process and use one of the large conference rooms in that department.
After this initial wave, they could then find a more permanent home for the I.D. process.
Supr. Rettig added that a couple of the area libraries have offered space for this. Supr.-
elect Carberry noted that at a recent meeting of the Libraries of Johnson County, there
was talk of having libraries becoming Department of Transportation driver's license
stations. There will be an actual machine in the libraries that allows pictures to be taken
and licenses made, which will then be mailed to the individuals. He stated that a
conversation with the libraries regarding community I.D.s would be a good idea,
especially if they are going to be producing driver's licenses.
E Future meetings/other opportunities for communication — Supr. Harney spoke
to the group about future meetings, noting that the Board thought it might be nice to have
more frequent gatherings, but on a more casual basis, where they could have discussions
about what is going on in each of the communities, what problems there are, etc. They
could then take any pertinent matters back to the group as a whole for discussion. The
goal is to have more open communication among all of the entities. Supr. Harney asked
for any other ideas on how to foster open communication.
Council Member Botchway noted a meeting/visit he had at Northwest Junior High where
they discussed various issues. He stated that people kept talking about why there is no
agreement between the cities and the county about letting each other know of any
possible effects one of their own decisions or polices may have on another entity.
Council Member Botchway stated that this may already take place at some level, but that
there needs to be a public showing, so that the citizens are aware of the issue. He added
that perhaps it is a publicity issue or a communication issue that needs to be addressed.
Supr. Sullivan stated that one of the problems they run into is that each form of
government is different; the City has one City Manager and the County has five. He
spoke to why the Board of Supervisors finds this type of meeting to be valuable, as it
helps to open that much needed communication between the County and the City. Mayor
Hayek agreed that this definitely gives merit to the inter -governmental collaboration
aspect, but that the distinction between the forms of government does influence
communication. He stated that the Council allows the full-time staff to do much of the
City's work for them. He agreed that they do need to find a way to better accommodate
this communication between entities.
Supr. Harney agreed that everyone is busy, but that these informal types of meetings can
be very valuable. He agreed with Mayor Hayek that the staffs of both the County and the
City continue to work well together when needed. He added that he believes there are
other things they can do, however, to enhance this communication. Supr. Rettig stated
that the Board had hoped they would have at least annual meetings with the various city
councils. She explained how as they have done this more and more, they have seen good
outcomes, especially from the informal meetings where more talking seems to take place.
Supr. Rettig noted that the entire Board of Supervisors did meet with City staff to discuss
the Poor Farm area, and she thought this was an extremely helpful meeting, except that
none of the Council was present. She stated that it would have been nice to see one or
two of the Council Members. Supr. Rettig stated that the Board would like to repeat
today's meeting in six months, or at least a year, where they can talk about different
topics, perhaps something the City would like to discuss. Mayor Hayek stated that for
most substantive issues, the Council looks to the staff for their input and guidance.
The discussion continued, with Supr. Harney noting that as the urbanization of the entire
area changes, everyone is finding they need to work closer together. Supr. Rettig noted
that she is a big proponent of regionalization and Supr. Sullivan added that as changes
take place, they are going to have to have these types of conversations. Supr. Rettig
again stated that while the Board and County staff have a good relationship with City
staff, they would really like to meet with the City Council once or twice a year. They
believe this would enhance their relationships. Council Member Dickens agreed, stating
that the joint meetings with all of the cities are too busy and that these smaller meetings
could be more productive.
g. Other issues of mutual interest, including: Road and trail projects, SEATS,
CAT grants, Animal Shelter, opportunities for collaboration — Supr. Etheredge spoke
about areas of mutual interest. He added that working with City staff was phenomenal
for him, from working on the walking trail out at the Poor Farm to Hunters Run Park. He
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spoke of other projects they have been discussing together, such as connecting the trail
under Highway 218 to Hunters Run to get even better access to the Poor Farm area.
Supr. Sullivan noted that the conservation money from the bond issue that passed could
be a potential leveraging thing for the City, as well. He noted that they may be able to
collaborate on some of these projects. Supr. Chair Neuzil noted that there are three
potential trail projects, as far as connectivity goes, one being the Poor Farm and another
the Herbert Hoover area.
Mayor Hayek noted that Liz Ford has been hired for the Animal Services Director
position. The shelter is planned to be opened in August or September of 2015. Supr.
Rettig stated that she has a concern about a piece of art, which are actually some pipes
that have grown into the trees, that is along the Iowa River Trail that she believes got
there accidentally. She stated that she calls it `stretch,' and she asked that it not be
removed. A brief discussion ensued about this, with Supr. Rettig stating that she will let
City Manager Markus know more about the issue.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:29 A.M.
�.— CITY OF IOWA CITY 3a(2),
® MEMORANDUM
Date: December 26, 2014
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, December 16, 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, Fosse, O'Brien,
Bramel, Dulek, Andrew, Hargadine, Hart, Frank, Bowers, Elias
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 # 4d(2) — Carter Estates ... ) Mayor Hayek stated Council has been
asked to defer the item to the January 6 meeting.
2. (Consent Calendar # 4d(7) — winter emergency homeless shelter ... resolution) In
response to Council Member Dobyns, Asst. City Manager Fruin provided background
information on the request. Majority agreed to remove the item from the Consent
Calendar for separate consideration.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Board of Adjustment — reappoint Constance Goeb
Human Rights Commission — appoint Edie Pierce -Thomas
Parks & Recreation Commission — reappoint David Bourgeouis and Lucie Laurian
Public Art — reappoint John Engelbrecht and appoint Sayeire Sasaki Hamann
Senior Center Commission — reappoint Mark Holbrook
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS (continued)
3. (Item # 8 — Fair Housing complaints .... ordinance ... ) In response to Council Member
Throgmorton, Human Rights Coordinator Bowers stated the Commission had
recommended three changes but after staff review only two are recommended at this
time.
Council Work Session
December 16, 2014
Page 2
REVIEW OF PROPOSED TAXI REGULATIONS
[1133 of 12/11 Info Packet and IP # 4 Info Packet of 11/25]
Police Lt. Hart, Police Sgt. Frank, Adm. Analyst Andrew and Asst. City Atty. Dulek presented
information, and responded to questions. UISG Rep, McCarthy presented a concern from
Women's Resource and Action Center (WRAC) regarding multiple passengers and fare and
safety issues. Staff will follow-up. Majority agreed to the proposed changes as outlined
ACTION: Prepare ordinance for first consideration at January 6 Council meeting. (Dulek)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [December 4 and 111
December 4
1. [IP # 4 — article ... Peace Corps] Mayor Hayek noted the article, and encouraged Peace
Corps participation.
2. [IP # 3 — email from Mayor Hayek ... appreciation ... Jen Jordan] Mayor Pro tem Mims
referenced the letter from Iowa State University acknowledging Recycling Coordinator
Jordan on her efforts.
3. [IP # 8 — Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee minutes] Council Member Botchway
questioned the best way to provide updates to the Council on his membership on this
Committee as well as a subcommittee. Council suggested using "Council Time" on the
agenda or providing a memo for the information packet.
4. [IP # 2 — ... work session ... joint meeting with Johnson County] Council Member
Dobyns indicated he was unable to attend the joint meeting and questioned if any future
meetings had been scheduled. Individual Members reported on communication
between the two bodies; Local Option Sales Tax discussion (LOST); agenda size
(number of topics); affordable housing.
December 11
1. [IP # 12 —...Economic Development Committee minutes] Council Member Payne
noted the expiration date on the attendance chart for members is incorrect. Staff will
follow up.
December 4 (continued)
4. [IP # 2 — ... work session ... joint meeting with Johnson County] In response to Council
Member Throgmorton, Mayor Pro tem Mims suggested having resolution from other
Johnson County entities supporting LOST and provide for a broader discussion rather
than discussion only on the election date. Mayor Hayek suggested the item be
scheduled for a future work session. City Clerk Karr noted the minutes of the December
11 joint meeting would be available at the next meeting.
Council Work Session
December 16, 2014
Page 3
December 11 (continued)
2. JIP # 6 — .... KXIC Radio .... ] Council Members agreed to the following schedule:
■ January 7 — Hayek
■ January 14 — Dobyns
■ January 21 — Botchway
3. [IP # 7 — Council Meeting Schedule ... February and March] Council Members agreed
to change their February and March Tuesday meetings to Monday, February 9 and 23;
and March 9 and 23.
COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE fIP # 6 of 12/11 Info Packetl
1. In response to Council Member Payne, Council Member Botchway indicated he was not
prepared to report on the Criminal Justice subcommittee at this meeting.
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP # 8 Info Packet of 12/11]
1. Council Member Throgmorton stated he was pleased with the scheduling of the Iowa
City School District's letter regarding inclusionary zoning on January 6; and the equity
discussion on January 13.
2. Council Member Throgmorton expressed concerns about growth in the University
student enrollment and demands for student housing; noting potential impacts on
neighborhoods and questioned whether this should be an item for a future work session.
Mayor Hayek said Council would be discussing upkeep of property and City expectation
of exterior aesthetics within the University -impacted area in the near future and
suggested that discussion could include both items.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
None
Meeting adjourned 6:30 p.m.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 12/16/14
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 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 and seconded 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 Quinton's Bar and Deli, 215 E. Washington
St.; Class C Liquor License for Bluebird Diner, 330 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor
License for Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St. # 10; Class C Liquor License for
Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.; New: Class C Liquor License for 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
Official Actions
December 16, 2014
Page 2
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 and seconded 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 and seconded to accept the
petition from Mr. McNutt.
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.
Official Actions
December 16, 2014
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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.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to
be finally passed be suspended, the 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 and seconded that the ordinance be given second vote at this
time.
Moved and seconded 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 declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 14-449, AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE
OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2014085 TO PROFESSIONAL MUFFLER, INC. AND JOHN
C LINDER SUBTRUST.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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,
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December 16, 2014
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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 and
seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 9:05 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, Mayo
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication — 12/23. 4.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
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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
Complete Description
December 16, 2014
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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 2"d 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. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk