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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 20, 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: Fruin, Dilkes, Karr,
Andrew, Yapp, Hightshoe, Davidson, Knoche, Hart. Bockenstedt.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Weber Elementary students
Sophia Davis and Audrey Koch.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, that the items and recommendations in
the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to
defer Item 3d(2), awarding Wade Street Water Main Replacement to February 9:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: January 6 Regular Formal Official & Complete;
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Charter
Review Commission — December 23; Charter Review Commission — January 6;
Charter Review Commission — January 7; Historic Preservation Commission —
December 11.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Special Class C Liquor License for W & M, LLC., dba Thai Flavors, 340 E.
Burlington St.; Class C Liquor License for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo -James, 118 E
Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Devotay, Inc., dba Devotay, 117 N. Linn
St.; Class C Liquor License for PUB ON CLINTON STREET, dba Pints, 118 S.
Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Etre Plaza Towers Restaurant, dba Formosa,
221 E. College St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 15-11, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF CARTER
ESTATE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 15-12, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
AGREEMENT [2013-16-284] FOR THE DUBUQUE STREET PEDESTRIAN
BRIDGE OVER 1-80 AND RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROJECT; Approve
disbursements in the amount of $16,496,231.01 for the period of November 1
through November 30, 2014, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit; RES. 15-13, SUPPORTING AND APPROVING THE REVITALIZE IOWA'S
SOUND ECONOMY (RISE) GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF NORTHGATE DRIVE AND INTERSECTING EAST -WEST STREET.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for February 9, 2015 on an
ordinance rezoning 34.21 acres of property from Interim Development Research Park
(ID -RP) Zone to Commercial Office (CO -1) Zone located north of Northgate Drive.
(REZ14-00023); RES. 15-14, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 9,
2015 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2015 LANDFILL GAS FLARE
REPLACEMENT 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. 15-15, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
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FOR FEBRUARY 9, 2015, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY
HOME LOCATED AT 936 EAST BLOOMINGTON STREET.
Correspondence: Vanessa Ryan regarding Council Participation in Charter
Review? [staff response included]; Jerry Bokassa regarding Section 8 Housing; Joan
McMillan regarding SEATS [staff response included]; Charlotte Walker; Carol
Thompson; Eve Casserly; June Braverman regarding Senior Services Ad Hoc
Committee final report; John McKinstry; Sally Scott regarding Affordable Housing
[staff response included]; Annie Tucker; Circe Stumbo [on behalf of Coalition for
Racial Justice; Jan Rummey (x2) regarding Equity Issues (previously presented at
the 1/13 work session and added to the agenda to be officially received); Lynn
Snyder regarding Deal with Kinseth Hospitality [staff response included]; Andrew
Hartwig regarding Rezoning 14-00023 Northgate (public hearing will be held on
February 9); Flora Cassiliano regarding Gigabit Internet City [staff response
included]; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of YIELD signs on
Woodside Drive at the intersection with Oakcrest Street.
Council Member Throgmorton noted the public hearing on Northgate Commercial Park
scheduled for February 9.
Jenna Hammerich and Eric Johnson, Iowa City Climate Advocates, and requested a
response to the specific demands presented last fall to the City to address global
warming issues on a local level, and presented a copy of the letter. Moved by
Botchway, seconded by Dickens to accept correspondence. Adil Adams, American
Taxi, appeared regarding suspension of driver's license based on violations, and
presented a letter of concerns. Deanna Carter, 904 Oakcrest St., requested a sidewalk
not be installed on her property as part of the sidewalk infill project; and requested the
City increase the parking fine on football game days. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded
by Botchway, to accept correspondence from Mr. Adams.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to designate properties located at 608 and
610 S. Dubuque Street as local historic landmarks (REZ14-00024). The Mayor
requested Council Members report any ex parte communications, and Council Members
Throgmorton, Mims, Dickens, Payne, and Hayek reported. City Atty. Dilkes responded
to questions regarding ex parte communications. Development Services Coordinator
Yapp presented a power point. The following individuals appeared: Bob Elliott, 110
Dover St.; Rockne Cole, 1607 E. Court St., representing Will Ingles and Susan Hultman;
Ginalie Swaim, 1024 Woodlawn Ave., Historic Preservation Commission Chair, Alicia
Trimble, Ex. Dir. Friends of Historic Preservation, presented a power point, Judy Nyren,
1219 Ginter Ave.; Erica Blair, 427 Clark St.; Laurie Cummins, 12 Bella Vista Place; Pam
Michaud, 109 S. Johnson St.; Kyle Sieck, 619 Dearborn St.; Kirsten Frey, 920 S.
Dubuque St., representing a group of local developers and builders; Phil Beck, 109 S.
Dubuque St.; Rebecca Rosenbaum; Jim Jacobs, VJ Engineering, presented a power
point; Blaine Thomas, Blue Sky Developers; Julie VanDyke; Ted Pacha, property
owner; Britta Young; Tim Ruth, Greater Iowa City Homebuilder's Association; Eva
Adderley, 114 N. Governor St.; Holly Hart, S. Summit St.; Joseph Pettit, 4009 Laredo
Dr.; Teresa Kopel, 1701 Flatiron; Don Anciaux, 2119 Russell Dr.; Jim McCarrigher,
2013 Forest Hill Terrace, representing property owner Ted Pacha; William Ingles, 608
S. Dubuque St.; Kevin Digmann, Iowa City; Marybeth Slonneger; Jan Alan; and James
Ward. Mayor Hayek questioned if Council were inclined to not support the rezoning,
which would result in a consultation with the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor
Pro tem Mims and Council Member Dickens indicated they were not inclined to support
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the recommendation at this time. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to continue the public hearing and defer first
consideration of the ordinance to designate property located at 608 and 610 S. Dubuque
Street as local historic landmarks (REZ14-00024) to February 9; schedule a consult with
the Planning & Zoning Commission prior to the February 9 formal meeting; and accept
correspondence from Theodore Pacha, Jennifer Sessions., Michael Pugh, Ralph
Ramer, Andy Draus, Benjamin Steele, Christine Reynolds, Hannah Holman, Craig
Carney, Joseph Pettit, Michael Chamberlain, Deborah Hannen, John Heck, Charlie
McGuire, Alicia Trimble. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following
division of roll call vote. Ayes: Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek Mims, Payne. Nays:
Throgmorton, Botchway.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 21.24 acres of
property for a Planned Development Overlay/High Density Single Family Residential
(OPD/RS12) Zone to allow 72 multi -family dwelling units located south of Paddock
Circle and west of Heinz Road (REZ14-00010). Development Services Coordinator
Yapp presented a power point. Steve Gordon, representing Saddlebrook Development
and AM Management, presented a power point. Asst. City Manager Fruin and Public
Works Dir. Knoche present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to continue the public hearing and
defer first consideration of the ordinance conditionally rezoning 21.24 acres of property
for a Planned Development Overlay/High Density Single Family Residential
(OPD/RS12) Zone to allow 72 multi -family dwelling units located south of Paddock
Circle and west of Heinz Road. (REZ14-00010), to February 9.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, 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 second vote. The Mayor requested that
any ex parte communications be disclosed, and none were reported.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving 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], establishing amount of
bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and
fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-16, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DUBUQUE STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER I-
80 AND RECREATIONAL TRAIL [IM -080-6(32)244--13-52], ESTABLISHING AMOUNT
OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. Public Works Dir. Knoche present for discussion.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Sycamore Street - City limits to
South Gilbert Street, Phase 1 Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany
each bid, directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for
receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 15-17, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SYCAMORE STREET - CITY LIMITS TO SOUTH GILBERT
STREET, PHASE 1 PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
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ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO
BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
Hayek, Mims, Throgmorton, Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns. Nays: Payne.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 1128 Muscatine Avenue.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-18, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1128 MUSCATINE
AVENUE. Ginalie Swaim, 1024 Woodlawn, appeared. City Clerk Karr noted the
correction to the address listed in the agenda comment.
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 adopt RES. 15-19, 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.
Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 15-20, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA AND A&M DEVELOPMENT II, LLC FOR THE SABIN
TOWNHOMES MULTIFAMILY HOUSING URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT. Economic
Development Adm. Davidson presented a power point. Sarah Clark, Brown St.,
appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that the 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 second vote. Adil Adams, American Taxi, and Roger Bradley, Yellow Cab,
appeared. Adm. Analyst Andrew present for discussion. Moved by Mims, seconded by
Payne, to accept correspondence from Elnora Smith, Perry Rasmussen, Roger Bradley.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that ORD. 15-4606, 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 passed and adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to reappoint Minnetta Gardinier, 1527
Muscatine Ave., to the Airport Commission for a four-year term March 1, 2015 — March
1, 2019; reappoint Esther Baker, 1022 E. College Street, to the Historic Preservation
Commission for an East College St. representative to fill three-year term, March 29,
2015 — March 29, 2018; reappoint Pam Michaud, 109 S. Johnson St., to the Historic
Preservation Commission for a College Green representative to fill three-year term,
March 29, 2015 — March 29, 2018; reappoint Ginalie Swaim, 1024 Woodlawn Ave., to
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the Historic Preservation Commission for a Woodlawn representative to fill three-year
term, March 29, 2015 — March 29, 2018.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following vacancies and all
will be readvertised: Historic Preservation Commission for an At Large representative
to fill three-year term, March 29, 2015 — March 29, 2018 and Telecommunications
Commission for two vacancies, to fill three-year term, March 13, 2015 — March 13,
2018. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six
publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: 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; 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, March 4, 2015.
Council Member Botchway noted the number of City Board and Commission
vacancies and encouraged people to apply.
Council Member Throgmorton reported on Martin Luther King's events attended by
Mayor Pro tem Mims, and Council Member Botchway at Grant Wood Elementary; and
complimented Royceann Porter for organizing the event.
Mayor Pro tem Mims noted the planning session for the Riverfront Crossings on
January 28th at Terry Trueblood Pavillon.
Council Member Dickens thanked the Senior Services Ad Hoc Committee for their
work; and all those who attended the January 13 City equity meeting.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn meeting at 11:00 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS —1/6/15
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 proclaimed Martin Luther King Day — January 19, Human Rights
Coordinator Stefanie Bowers 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, 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, 104 S. Linn St.; Class B Native Wine
Permit for Iowa City Landscaping & Garden Center, 520 Hwy 1 West; Class C Beer
Permit for 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.
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).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-7, VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF
APPROXIMATELY 1.1 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 965 SLOTHOWER
ROAD (ANN 14-00002).
Moved and seconded 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.
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Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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) LOCATED
NORTH OF INTERSTATE 80 AND WEST OF HIGHWAY 1 be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-8, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF MOSS RIDGE CAMPUS, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB14-00019).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-9, APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
CHURCHILL MEADOWS, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB14-00022).
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.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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 Service; Adil
Adams, American Taxicab; Roger Bradley, Yellow Cab of Iowa City.
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 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
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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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to Work Session 7:50 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr,ity Cl rk 764A--,Submitte fo ublication — 1/14/15.
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 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 Connedly, 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. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk