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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 9, 2015
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne
(Electronically), Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin,
Dilkes, Karr, Yapp, Boothroy, Ford, Knoche, Bockenstedt, Clark, Andrew, Hightshoe.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Horace Mann Elementary
students: Alice Boerner, Caleigh Stanier, and Hannah Fast.
The Mayor proclaimed Special Olympics Month — March, University of Iowa rep.
Joyce Rossi accepting. Olympians also accepting the proclamation were: Jill Michalek,
Mallory Earnest, Julia Brumbaugh, Jenna Helms, Anna Greenstein, Jimmy Mitchener,
Cindy Moore, and Robin Kugley.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Botchway, that the items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended and to remove Item 4d(3), Resolution Establishing fees for Building Permits,
for separate consideration; and defer Item 4d(5), Resolution awarding contract for the
Sycamore Street — City Limits to South Gilbert Street, Phase 1 Project to March 23rd:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: February 23 special (5:00 PM) Formal Official & Complete; February 23 Work
Session; February 23 Special (7:00 PM) 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 15; Charter Review Commission — February 10; Charter
Review Commission — February 24 (AM meeting); Charter Review Commission —
February 24 (PM forum); Housing and Community Development Commission —
January 15; Library Board of Trustees — January 22; Senior Center Commission —
January 22; Senior Center Commission — February 13; Telecommunications
Commission — February 10.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Katy, LLC., dba Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 310
E. Prentiss St.; Outdoor Service Area for Katy, LLC., dba Trumpet Blossom Cafe,
310 E. Prentiss St.; Special Class C Liquor License for The Noodle Shop, Co., dba
Noodles & Company, 201 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for The Noodle Shop,
Co., dba Noodles & Company, 201 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Atlas
World Grill, Inc., dba Atlas World Grill, 127 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for
Jimmy Jack Mac, Inc., dba Basta, 121 Iowa Ave. Outdoor Service Area for 2 -Tone,
Inc., dba Blue Bird Diner, 330 E. Market St.; Outdoor Service Area for Motif, Ltd.,
dba Bo -James, 118 Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Brixco LLC., dba Brix
Cheese Shop & Wine Shop, 209 N. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for Etre Plaza
Towers Restaurant LLC., dba Formosa Asian Cuisine, 221 College St., #241;
Outdoor Service Area for Etre Givanni Restaurant LLC., dba Givanni's 109 College
St.;
Resolutions and Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of
$10,838,091.41 for the period of January 1 through January 31, 2015, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. RES. 15-59,
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ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS
AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMMING AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NUMBER 14-13 PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHING SAID FEES AND
CHARGES; RES. 15-60, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES
OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DIVISION AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 12-104; RES. 15-61, RECOMMENDING THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF CONTRACTS TO AWARD
THE CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE DUBUQUE STREET
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER 1-80 AND RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROJECT [IM -
080 -6(320)244--13-52, to Peterson Contractors for $ 2,064,330.87]; RES. 15-62,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2015
LANDFILL GAS FLARE REPLACEMENT PROJECT to Calacci Construction for $
479,000.00; RES. 15-63, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2014 SEWER
REPAIR PROJECT; RES. 15-64, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND WISS, JANNEY, ELSTNER ASSOCIATES, INC. OF
NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSOLIDATION PROJECT BIOSOLIDS
BUILDING ROOF FAILURE FORENSIC ANALYSIS; RES. 15-65, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE NOVEMBER 18, 2010
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HNTB
CORPORATION OF KANSAS CITY, MO TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY GATEWAY PROJECT.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for March 23, 2015 on an
ordinance rezoning 1.36 acres of property from Low Density Single Family (RS -5)
Zone to High Density Single Family (RS -12) Zone located north of Muscatine
Avenue and west of Scott Boulevard (REZ14-00008); Setting a public hearing for
March 23, 2015 on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 3.97 acres of property from
Intensive Commercial (Cli-1) Zone to Riverfront Crossings — South Gilbert (RFC -SG)
located at 1201 S. Gilbert St. (REZ15-00001); Setting a public hearing for March 23,
2015 on an ordinance rezoning 0.275 acres of property from Intensive Commercial
(CI -1) Zone to Neighborhood Public (P-1) Zone located at 800 S. Dubuque St.
(REZ15-00003). RES. 15-66, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 23, 2015
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY HALL LOBBY, REVENUE,
HARVAT HALL & NDS 2015 RENOVATION 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.
15-67, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 23, 2015 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT 2015,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 15-68, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH
23, 2015, ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES,
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TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES,
CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES," SECTION 5 ENTITLED "SOLID
WASTE DISPOSAL," OF THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE OR CHANGE LANDFILL
USER FEES.
Correspondence: Jane Driscoll regarding First Avenue Grade Separation — Why
does it require Closures? [staff response included]; June Braverman, Jeanette
Carter regarding New Horizons Band [staff response included]; Barbara Vinograde
regarding Free Medical Clinic; Scott Hamlin regarding Colonial Lanes [Mayor
response included]; Linda Quinn, Fred Meyer regarding Biodiversity; Lynn Snyder,
Fred Meyer regarding Kinseth Hospitality; Michael Chamberlain regarding 600
Block of South Dubuque Street'; Scott Fisher and Nancy Quellhorst regarding
Support for communications protocol between Iowa City, North Liberty, and
Coralville
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 15-69, ESTABLISHING FEES
FOR BUILDING PERMITS AND OTHER SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 12-
103. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0/1, Botchway abstaining.
Fred Meyer, Director of Backyard Abundance, requested Council consideration of a
strategy for increasing biodiversity in Iowa City. The following individuals appeared in
support of the biodiversity management strategy: Lucie Laurian; Liz Maas; Linda Quinn;
and Mike Loots.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting Comprehensive Plan
Amendment for the three blocks south of Iowa Ave., east of Gilbert St., west of Van
Buren St and north of Burlington St. John Yapp, NDS Development Services
Coordinator, presented a power point. The following individuals appeared: P&Z
Commission Member Charlie Eastham; Ruedi Kuenzli, 7-5 S. Summit St.; Nancy
Quellhorst, Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce; Mark Ginsberg, Convention and
Visitors Bureau; Jim Mondanaro, owner of The Bread Garden; George Etre, Takanami
Restaurant, Formosa Restaurant, Giovanni's Restaurant, and Iowa Chop House; Ian
and Dahlia Smith; Ann Holden, Trinity Episcopal Church; Eric Gidal, 325 Brown,
Northside Neighborhood; Lucie Laurian, Washington St.; Rockne Cole, Iowa Coalition
Against the Shadow; Rod Zeitler; Mark Nolte, Iowa City Area Development Group;
Bryce Dalton, atty. representing Greater Iowa City Homebuilders Association, Cecile
Kuenzli, 705 S. Summit St.; Tom Carsner; Tim Conroy, real estate agent, 1410 Foster
Rd.; Barry Phipps, 530 N. Van Buren St.; Paul Diehl, 221 E. College St.; Andrew
Sherburne, 1202 Sheridan Ave., Film Scene; Amanda Van Horne, 1722 Ridgeway Dr.;
Joe Tiefenthaler, 227 E.. Washington St., Film Scene; Pam Michaud, 109 S. Johnson
St.; Nancy Bird, Iowa City Downtown District Executive Director; Sarah Clark, Northside
Neighborhood; Matthew Fleming, Plaza Towers; Peter Haman, 221 E. College St.,
Plaza Towers; Mary Bennett, 1107 Muscatine Ave.; Ross Meyer, 814 N. Dodge St..
Film Scene; Nancy Carlson; and Alan Swanson, 930 Foster Rd. Moved by Botchway,
seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from Nate and Samantha Kaeding; Bob
Long; Sarah Clark (2); Jennifer Baum, Sarah Clark, Cathy Cole and Michael Feiss,
Sharon DeGraw and Thomas Lally, Susan Futrell and Will Jennings, Gina Hausknecht,
Cecile and Ruedi Kuenzli, Lucie Laurian, John Macatee and Jane Lyons, Elizabeth
Moon, Judith Pascoe, Jeff Porter and Claire Sponsler, Leslie Schwalm, Nialle Sylvan,
Chris Welu-Reynolds; Joan Severson; Jill and Justin Fishbaugh; Bruce and Melanie
Haupert; John Burchert; Andy Stoll; Helen Burford; Douglas and Pamela Freeman;
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Gerhard and Ina Loewenberg; Ethan Diehl; Amanda Ward; Joyce and Dick Summerwill;
Mark Blumberg; Linda Farkas; Fred Dery; Nancy Carlson; Nicholas and Kay Colangelo;
David Kieft; Nancy Bird; Mark Weaver and Eadie Fawcett Weaver; Martin Izakovic;
Michael Pugh; Scott Dunn; and Gene Chrischilles.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt the comprehensive plan
amendment for the three blocks south of Iowa Ave., east of Gilbert St., west of Van
Buren St and north of Burlington St. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
UISG Liaison McCarthy present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution
failed, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Dickens. Nays: Throgmorton, Botchway. (City Code requires that a
supermajority vote (6 of 7) of the City Council is necessary to approve.)
A public hearing was held on an ordnance amending Title 14: Zoning to broaden and
clarify the placement standards for portable signs allowed in Central Business District
Commercial Zones. John Yapp, NDS Development Services Coordinator, presented
information.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance amending Title 14:
zoning to broaden and clarify the placement standards for portable signs allowed in
Central Business District Commercial Zones, be given first vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-70, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MACKINAW VILLAGE — PART SIX, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Normandy Drive Restoration
Phase 1116 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. Supt.
of Parks and Forestry Hall presented a power point.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 15-71, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORMANDY DRIVE RESTORATION PHASE IIIB
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH
BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 711 North Gilbert Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-72, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 711 NORTH GILBERT
STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 429 Ronalds Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 15-73, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 429 RONALDS STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the north plant salvage and demolition phase of the
Iowa City Wastewater Treatment Plant Relocation 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. The following individuals appeared: Jeff
Biggers; Rockne Cole; Tom Carsner; Grant Schultz; Alex Flesher, 110 N. Dodge St.;
Mike Carberry, 2029 Friendship St.; and Ariane Parkes-Perret, 1024 Y/2 E. Market St.
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Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dobyns, to accept correspondence from Angela
Romero, Jeff Biggers, Carla Paciotto, Miriam Alarcon Avila, Tom Carsner, Raud Kashef.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-74, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE NORTH PLANT SALVAGE AND DEMOLITION PHASE OF THE IOWA CITY
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT RELOCATION 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. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Dobyns,
Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton, Botchway. Nays: Dickens.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Slothower Road Water Main
Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk
to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-75, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SLOTHOWER ROAD WATER MAIN PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the execution of a quit claim
deed for Outlot B, Boyd's Fashionable Acres, Iowa City, Iowa to Casey Boyd, L.L.C. No
one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-76, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED FOR OUTLOT B, BOYD'S FASHIONABLE
ACRES, IOWA CITY, IOWA TO CASEY BOYD, L.L.C.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving Amendment No. 13 to the City -
University Project 1 Urban Renewal Plan to modify proposed urban renewal project.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to continue the public hearing and defer
consideration of a resolution approving Amendment No. 13 to the City -University Project
1 Urban Renewal Plan to modify proposed Urban Renewal Project to March 23rd.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting proposed operating budget for
the Fiscal Year July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, the proposed three-year Financial
Plan for FY2015 — 2017, and the Multi -Year Capital Improvements Program through
Fiscal Year 2019. Finance Dir. Bockenstedt presented a power point. Individual
Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 15-77, ADOPTING THE
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 15-78, APPROVING THE
THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE
FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to re -appoint Frank Wagner, 1724 Muscatine
Avenue, to the Historic Preservation Commission for an At Large representative to fill
three-year term, March 29, 2015 — March 29, 2018.
The Mayor noted that 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; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a
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five-year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016; Appeals, Board of, for a five-year
term January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018; Historic Preservation Commission a
Jefferson St. presentative to fill three-year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016
(New District formed); Telecommunications Commission for a 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 previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Planning and Zoning Commission for two vacancies to fill five-year term, May 1, 2015 —
May 1, 2020. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 18,
2015; Library, Board of Trustees for three vacancies to fill six-year term, July 1, 2015 —
June 30, 2021. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2015.
Council Member Throgmorton noted the remarks during public discussion regarding
the biodiversity management strategy, and a recent University symposium he attended
at the University "Energy Cultures in the Age of the Anthropocene" organized by Brad
Cramer, Tyler Priest, and Barbara Eckstein. City Manager Markus stated staff would
meet with the group regarding the biodiversity management strategy.
Council Member Dickens reminded everyone of events planned at the. Englert and
Riverside Theater.
Mayor Hayek reported on the smashing success of the One Book, Two Book
Festival the previous week -end and thanked the City of Literature Groups for
sponsoring the event; and stated the Charter Review Commission had wrapped out
their work, thanked the citizen volunteers for their efforts, and stated their final
recommendations would be presented to Council soon.
City Manager Markus announced that he and his wife would be hosting two
international fellows from Indonesia in May, he had been invited to return with them in
late July or first part of August.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn special meeting at 10:45 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 2/23/15
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Council Members
present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne (Electronically),
Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss as a public
employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with city employee organizations; as
such discussion is exempt from the provisions of Chapter 21; and discuss strategy with
counsel where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or
disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 5:23 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/MarianK. Karr, 'City Clerk
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Date: March 4, 2015
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, February 23, 2015, 5:23 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: McCarthy
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Andrew, Bockenstedt, Yapp, Boothroy, Hart, Ford,
Hargadine, Hightshoe, O'Brien, Havel, Moran, Scott, Nations, Jordan, Clark,
Bowers, Bollinger
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar item # 3d(10) —Washington Street and North Pedestrian Mall
Downtown Streetscape ... ) Council Member Throgmorton stated he was heavily involved
in the recommended selection process and therefore feels he should abstain on voting;
and requested the matter be removed from the consent calendar for separate
consideration. Majority agreed.
2. (Consent Calendar item # 3e(2) — Portage signs...) In response to Council Member
Throgmorton, NDS Dir. Boothroy stated the proposed changes require signs to be next
to a building and maintenance of an 8 foot sidewalk. Asst. City Mgr. Fruin reported that
on Downtown District legislative meetings he attended with staff and disability advocacy
groups and the feedback was it was no different than a bench or newspaper dispensing
machine.
3. (Agenda item # 8 — Equity Report Action Plan ....) In response to Council Member
Dobyns, Mayor Hayek said the item would be discussed separately during the work
session.
4. Mayor Hayek stated he would be delivering the State of the City address after
Leadership awards.
5. (Consent Calendar item # 3d(8) — Economic Development Communication Protocol... )
Mayor Hayek said representatives from ICAD will be speaking on this item and
suggested handling it in connection with the Consent Calendar discussion . In response
to Council Member Botchway, Mayor Hayek stated the other cities have not scheduled
the matter for action yet.
6. (Consent Calendar item # 3d(1) — Agreement with School District ...Alexander
Elementary School...) Council Member Botchway requested separate consideration of
the item so he could abstain on voting. Majority agreed,
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REVIEW RESOLUTION ON THE EQUITY REPORT ACTION PLAN R 81
Equity Dir. Bowers presented information and responded to questions. Police Chief Hargadine
present for discussion.
ACTION: Equity Dir. and City Clerk to prepare draft schedule for listening posts.
REVIEW THE ICCSD BOUNDARY PROPOSALS LIP # 3 INFO PACKET OF 2/191
Mayor Hayek stated the ICCSD administration had been invited to attend the meeting but were
unable to do so due to scheduling conflicts. A power point of the proposed plan was displayed.
ACTION: Continue to stay engaged and assist in the process and monitor boundary
discussion. (Markus)
DISCUSS RECYCLING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MULTI -FAMILY HOUSING
fIP # 4 INFO PACKET OF 2/191
Recycling Coordinator Jordan provided a multi -family recycling update. Majority of Council
directed staff to proceed with the code change (building in lead time for enforcement) as
outlined in the February 18th memo. Mayor Hayek noted the information from Mary Jeanne
Perino Phillips regarding food -scrap recycling received on the Consent Calendar and asked
staff to provide a response.
ACTION: Proceed with recommendations outlined in memo, and respond to Perino
Phillips (1129 of 2/26 Info Packet). (Jordan)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS r# 111
Historic Preservation Commission At Large Rep. — defer two weeks; Clerk to provide additional
attendance record information
Telecommunications Commission — reappoint Laura Bergus
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [February 12,191
February 12
1. (IP # 2 — Overview of Local Food Efforts) Council Member Botchway questions the
establishment of downtown community gardens. Asst. City Manager Fruin responded
that downtown community gardens were not in present plans, but reported on a
children's garden area outside the Library, and working with Backyard Abundance and
Blue Zones on the edible landscape around the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center. In
addition a grant application will be submitted shortly to expand the discovery garden
that's presently at the Recreation Center around the building. In response to Mayor Pro
tem Mims, Parks & Recreation Dir. Moran stated staff had approached residents in the
Normandy Drive area about establishment of community garden and they were against it
at the time. Majority of Council asked staff to pursue the idea with the neighborhood
again.
February 19
1. (IP # 8 — ... Combining Assessor Offices) In response to Council Member Botchway, the
City Manager reviewed past discussion and staff analysis on the advantages of retaining
the City Assessor position.
February 12 (continued)
2. (IP # 3, # 4, # 5 — Articles from City Manager) Mayor Pro tem Mims noted the articles in
the packet, and thanked the City Manager for distributing.
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February 19 (continued)
2. (IP # 7 — letter to Board of Regents from Mayor Hayek ... Presidential Search) In
response to UISG Liaison McCarthy, Mayor Hayek stated he had not heard anything on
his request to be appointed to the Presidential Search Committee.
COUNCIL TIME, MEETING SCHEDULE AND PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS
fIP # 5 and # 6 of 2/19 Info Packetl
1. Council Member Throgmorton said he would be attending the City of Literature meeting
at 2:00 PM tomorrow afternoon.
2. Council Member Throgmorton stated he would be out of town the 27th through the 4th
3. (IP # 5 — Proposed Meeting Schedule April through August) City Clerk Karr stated she
proposed a summer schedule, and noted two Council Members would be unable to
attend the April 21 meeting. Majority of Council agreed to the schedule as proposed,
retaining the April schedule. Council Members were encouraged to contact Karr with
future schedule conflicts. [Further discussion occurred next item]
Upcoming Community Events / Council Invitations
1. Council Member Botchway stated he would be announcing the presentation by Ta-
Nehisi Coates on February 24 and community discussion that follows at the formal
meeting. Mayor Pro tem Mims said she was sorry she could not attend because of an
ICAD prior commitment.
2. Mayor Hayek reported he would be speaking to the Consultation of Religious
Communities in a month or two and will report back.
3. Council Member Dobyns stated he would be gone the week of July 28th, and August 18th
and would miss two months of meetings with the proposed schedule.
Meeting adjourned 6:40 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 2/23/15
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne
(Electronically), Throgmorton. Absent: None.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Lincoln Elementary students:
Thomazin Jury and Isaac Young.
The Mayor presented the State of City Address.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete from the Consent
Calendar and consider as a separate Items 3d(1) Resolution approving agreement with
school district Re: Sycamore Street and 3d(10) Resolution approving Washington Street
and North Pedestrian Mall Downtown Streetscape:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: January 12 Work Session; January 13 Work Session; February 9 Work
Session; February 9 Regular Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Board of
Adjustment — January 14; Charter Review Commission — January 27; Citizens Police
Review Board — December 3; Citizens Police Review Board — December 8; Citizens
Police Review Board — December 29; Civil Service Commission — February 12;
Historic Preservation Commission — January 8; Human Rights Commission —
January 20; Planning and Zoning Commission — January 15; Telecommunications
Commission — January 26.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Special Class C Liquor License for The Thai Spice Restaurant, 1210 S. Gilbert St.
#200; Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee Food Store #2, 812 S. 1St Ave.; Class C
Liquor License for Carl & Ernies "GOOD TIME" Pub & Grill, 161 Highway 1 W.;
Outdoor Service Area for Carl & Ernie's "GOOD TIME" Pub & Grill, 161 Highway 1
W.; Class C Beer Permit for Dollar General Store #8137, 41 Highway 1 W. New:
Class C Liquor License for Coach's Corner Pub, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class C
Liquor License for Coach's Corner Pub, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Outdoor Service
Area for Coach's Corner Pub, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class E Liquor License for
Creekside Market, 2601 Hwy 6 E.; Class C Liquor License for Givanni's 109 E.
College St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 15-37, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO A
PORTION OF SYCAMORE STREET; Approve disbursements in the amount of
$10,713,930.89 for the period of December 1 through December 31, 2014, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; RES. 15-38, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
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FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE CITY'S WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ON
SLOTHOWER ROAD; RES. 15-39, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF .35
ACRES ALONG SLOTHOWER ROAD FROM SLOTHOWER FARMS, L.L.C. IN
IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, AS PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY; RES. 15-
40, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT BY DELETING ONE FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER II - CBD
AND ONE SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER - CBD POSITION AND ADDING
ONE FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER II -HORTICULTURE AND ONE FULL-
TIME SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER -HORTICULTURE SPECIALIST; RES. 15-
41, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE ASBESTOS ABATEMENT REMOVAL OF
MISC. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND REMOVAL OF HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE AT THE CITY OF IOWA CITY NORTH WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT; RES. 15-42, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME AND
ADMINISTRATIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL PAY PLANS BY DELETING ONE FULL
TIME RECORDS SUPERVISOR, ONE FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE
SECRETARY, TWO FULL-TIME POLICE RECORDS CLERKS AND TWO FULL-
TIME SENIOR POLICE RECORDS CLERKS AND ADDING ONE FULL-TIME
POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR AND FOUR FULL-TIME POLICE
RECORDS TECHNICIANS; RES. 15-43, ESTABLISHING A COMMUNICATION
PROTOCOL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY IN THE THREE
JURISDICTIONS OF IOWA CITY, CORALVILLE, AND NORTH LIBERTY.
Correspondence received from Tom Goedken and Mark Nolte; RES. 15-44,
RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF IMMINENT LITIGATION, James Tandy.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 15-45, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
MARCH 9, 2015 TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2015, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016, THE PROPOSED
THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN FOR FY2015 - 2017, AND ALSO THE MULTI-
YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2019;
Setting a public hearing for March 9 on an ordinance amending title 14-513 `Sign
Regulations' for Central Business Zones; Setting a public hearing for March 9, 2015
on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the three blocks South of Iowa Ave., East
of Gilbert St., West of Van Buren St. and North of Burlington St.; RES. 15-46, OF
INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED EXECUTION OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED
FOR OUTLOT B, BOYD'S FASHIONABLE ACRES, IOWA CITY, IOWA AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID PROPOSED CONVEYANCE FOR MARCH
9,2015; RES. 15-47, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 9, 2015 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORMANDY DRIVE RESTORATION
PROJECT-- PHASE IIIB, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 15-48, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
MARCH 9, 2015 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SLOTHOWER ROAD
WATER MAIN 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. 15-49, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON MARCH 9, 2015 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
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ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE NORTH PLANT SALVAGE AND DEMOLITION
PHASE OF THE IOWA CITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT RELOCATION
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. 15-50, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 9,
2015, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 711
NORTH GILBERT STREET; RES. 15-51, RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING FOR MARCH 9, 2015, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 429 RONALDS STREET.
Correspondence: Laurie Nash regarding WOYCsavethedate 2015; Ann Trimble -
Ray (iowalive) regarding Self Proclaimed `Conservative' Touts Liberal Tax And
Spend; Mary Jeanne Perino Phillips regarding Food -scrap recycling is gaining
ground; James D. Curtis regarding Appreciation for Public Library and Ecumenical
Towers; Terri Caplan regarding Preservation Study; Scott Hamlin regarding Colonial
Lanes [staff response included]; Harry Olmstead regarding Taxi Ordinance [staff
response included]; Edgar Lopez regarding Robert E. Lee rules and behavior [staff
response included] John Crane regarding Iowa City needs a fire department training
facility; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation NO PARKING ANY
TIME signs on the north side of Eagle View Drive and Grace Drive; Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) DISABLED PARKING space in
front of 1407 Broadway Street; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
metered parking spaces and establishment of parking meter terms for the following
locations: (7) spaces on the south side of the 200 block of East Court Street, (3)
spaces on the south side of the 300 block of East Court Street, (9) spaces on the
east side of the 500 block of South Linn Street; (5) parking spaces on the south side
of the 300 block of East Harrison Street; and (6) spaces on the south side of the 200
block of East Prentiss Street. Establish NO PARKING 2 AM — 6 AM parking
prohibition of metered parking at these locations.
Mark Nolte, President ICAD (Iowa City Area Development Group), and Tom Goedken,
Board Chair, expressed support for adoption of the communications protocol for
economic development with the communities of Iowa City, North Liberty, and Coralville.
The following individuals appeared regarding the north plant salvage and demolition
project: Mike Carberry, 2029 Friendship St.; Jeff Biggers, 624 Whiting Ave.; and Pam
Michaud, 109 S. Johnson St.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-52, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK ATTEST THE 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA CITY
COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY REGARDING
CONSTRUCTION OF SITE PLAN IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SOUTH
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NOW KNOWN AS ARCHIBALD ALEXANDER
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOCATED AT 3571 SOUTH SYCAMORE STREET AND
RECONSTRUCTION OF SYCAMORE STREET. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 6/0/1.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. RES. 15-53, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND GENUS
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, PC, OF DES MOINES, IOWA TO PROVIDE
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE WASHINGTON STREET AND NORTH
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PEDESTRIAN MALL PORTIONS OF THE DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PLANNING
PROJECT. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/0/1.
Patricia Knox, President of the Board of Arts Iowa City, 2601 Friendship St.,
appeared regarding establishment of a multi -disciplinary community art center in the
downtown area, possible use of the Unitarian Church, and advocated the Church be put
on the National Registry of Historic Places. Moved and seconded to accept material
from Patricia Knox. Kevin Perez, 161 Columbia Dr., stated one of his establishments
were cited for selling to a minor and he would be paying the fine but asked for
consideration of sale of alcohol to minors regulations in the future. Council asked the
item be scheduled for further discussion. Joy Beadleston appeared regarding the Iowa
City Transit disabled bus program, and reference to "substantial handicap". Staff will
follow up.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to
be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that
ORD. 15-4609, 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), be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Steve Gordon.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to
be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that
ORD. 15-4610, 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, be voted on for final passage at
this time. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from F. Joe Hughes, Southgate
Companies.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-54, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
PLAT HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT FOURTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Joe
Hughes, Southgate Companies, appeared.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 601 South Governor Street.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-55, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 601 SOUTH GOVERNOR STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, Form of
Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the construction of the First Avenue Grade Separation
Project [STP -U-3715(636)--0-52], 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-56, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT [STP -U-
3715(636)--70-52], ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY
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EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND
FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-57, APPROVING THE 2013 EQUITY
REPORT ACTION PLAN INCLUDING THE ACTION PLAN FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND THE FIVE AREAS OF FOCUS FOR RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
AS PRESENTED BY CITY STAFF AT THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION HELD
ON JANUARY 13, 2015 (RACIAL EQUITY & DIVERSITY ISSUES). The following
individuals appeared: Maria Hernandez, 1405 Laurel; Jan Palmer; Joseph Hall, 1826 G
St.; Charles Eastham, Consultation of Religious Communities, 953 Canton St.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-58, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND
316 MADISON, L.L.C. FOR THE 316 MADISON STREET PROJECT. The following
individuals appeared: Peter Byler, 30 Ashwood Dr.; Emily Seiple, Johnson County
Affordable Homes Coalition; Charlie Eastham, 953 Canton St.; Evan McCarthy, UISG
Liaison; and developer Joe Clark. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted
on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that
ORD. 15-4611, AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED "BUSINESS AND LICENSE
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "TAXICABS," SECTION 4, ENTITLED
"DRIVER REQUIREMENTS," AND SECTION 8, ENTITLED "RATES," TO REVISE THE
PROVISION ON SHARED RIDES, be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved
and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to defer to March 9 the Historic Preservation Commission
appointment for an At Large representative for a three-year term, March 29, 2015 —
March 29, 2018; and appoint Laura Bergus, 2231 California Avenue, to the
Telecommunications Commission for a three-year term, March 13, 2015 — March 13,
2018.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for an additional appointment to
the Telecommunications Commission for a three-year term, March 13, 2015 — March
13, 2018, and will be readvertised. 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 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 for a 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; Applications must be received by
5:00 Wednesday, March 18 2015. Planning and Zoning Commission for two vacancies
to fill five-year term, May 1, 2015 — May 1, 2020. Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2015.
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The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Library, Board of Trustees for three
vacancies to fill six-year term, July 1, 2015 — June 30, 2021. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2015.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting at 9:45 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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Submitted — 3/3/15.
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 ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Council Members
present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne (Electronically),
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff Members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr,
Andrew, O'Brien, Moran, Nations, Hargadine, Clark, Jordan, Bowers, Bollinger,
Boothroy, Yapp, Ford, Hightshoe, Hart, Havel, Scott, Bockenstedt.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, to adjourn to executive session to discuss as
a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with city employee
organizations; as such discussion is exempt from the provisions of Chapter 21; and
discuss strategy with counsel where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be
likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that
litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session
5:02 p.m.
Council returned to open session 5:22 p.m.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dobyns, to adjourn special meeting 5:23 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne
(Electronically), Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin,
Dilkes, Karr, Yapp, Clark, Andrew, Moran, Davidson, Havel, Bockenstedt, Bowers,
Frank.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Lincoln Elementary students:
Thomazin Jury and Isaac Young.
The Mayor presented the State of City Address.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete
from the Consent Calendar and consider as a separate Items 3d(1) Resolution
approving agreement with school district Re: Sycamore Street and 3d(10) Resolution
approving Washington Street and North Pedestrian Mall Downtown Streetscape:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: January 12 Work Session; January 13 Work Session; February 9 Work
Session; February 9 Regular Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Board of
Adjustment — January 14; Charter Review Commission — January 27; Citizens Police
Review Board — December 3; Citizens Police Review Board — December 8; Citizens
Police Review Board — December 29; Civil Service Commission — February 12;
Historic Preservation Commission — January 8; Human Rights Commission —
January 20; Planning and Zoning Commission — January 15; Telecommunications
Commission — January 26.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Special Class C Liquor License for Kantaphone, Chansy, dba The Thai Spice
Restaurant, 1210 S. Gilbert St. #200; Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba
Hy -Vee Food Store #2, 812 S. 1St Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Carl & Ernie
Enterprises LLC., dba Carl & Ernies "GOOD TIME" Pub & Grill, 161 Highway 1 W.;
Outdoor Service Area for Carl & Ernie Enterprises LLC., dba Carl & Ernie's "GOOD
TIME" Pub & Grill, 161 Highway 1 W.; Class C Beer Permit for Dolgencorp, LLC.,
dba Dollar General Store #8137, 41 Highway 1 W. New: Class C Liquor License for
Cardinal Way Properties LLC., dba Coach's Corner Pub, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.
Class C Liquor License for Fujiyama inc., dba Coach's Corner Pub, 749 Mormon
Trek Blvd.; Outdoor Service Area for Cardinal Way Properties LLC., dba Coach's
Corner Pub, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class E Liquor License for Sector, Inc., dba
Creekside Market, 2601 Hwy 6 E.; Class C Liquor License for Etre Givanni
Restaurant LLC., dba Givanni's 109 E. College St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 15-37, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO A
PORTION OF SYCAMORE STREET; Approve disbursements in the amount of
$10,713,930.89 for the period of December 1 through December 31, 2014, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; RES. 15-38, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
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February 23, 2015
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FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE CITY'S WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ON
SLOTHOWER ROAD; RES. 15-39, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF .35
ACRES ALONG SLOTHOWER ROAD FROM SLOTHOWER FARMS, L.L.C. IN
IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, AS PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY; RES. 15-
40, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT BY DELETING ONE FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER II - CBD
AND ONE SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER - CBD POSITION AND ADDING
ONE FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER ll -HORTICULTURE AND ONE FULL-
TIME SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER -HORTICULTURE SPECIALIST; RES. 15-
41, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE ASBESTOS ABATEMENT REMOVAL OF
MISC. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND REMOVAL OF HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE AT THE CITY OF IOWA CITY NORTH WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT; RES. 15-42, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME AND
ADMINISTRATIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL PAY PLANS BY DELETING ONE FULL
TIME RECORDS SUPERVISOR, ONE FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE
SECRETARY, TWO FULL-TIME POLICE RECORDS CLERKS AND TWO FULL-
TIME SENIOR POLICE RECORDS CLERKS AND ADDING ONE FULL-TIME
POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR AND FOUR FULL-TIME POLICE
RECORDS TECHNICIANS; RES. 15-43, ESTABLISHING A COMMUNICATION
PROTOCOL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY IN THE THREE
JURISDICTIONS OF IOWA CITY, CORALVILLE, AND NORTH LIBERTY.
Correspondence received from Tom Goedken and Mark Nolte; RES. 15-44,
RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF IMMINENT LITIGATION, James Tandy.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 15-45, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
MARCH 9, 2015 TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2015, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016, THE PROPOSED
THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN FOR FY2015 - 2017, AND ALSO THE MULTI-
YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2019;
Setting a public hearing for March 9 on an ordinance amending title 14-5B 'Sign
Regulations' for Central Business Zones; Setting a public hearing for March 9, 2015
on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the three blocks South of Iowa Ave., East
of Gilbert St., West of Van Buren St. and North of Burlington St.; RES. 15-46, OF
INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED EXECUTION OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED
FOR OUTLOT B, BOYD'S FASHIONABLE ACRES, IOWA CITY, IOWA AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID PROPOSED CONVEYANCE FOR MARCH
9,2015; RES. 15-47, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 9, 2015 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORMANDY DRIVE RESTORATION
PROJECT-- PHASE IIIB, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 15-48, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
MARCH 9, 2015 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SLOTHOWER ROAD
WATER MAIN 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. 15-49, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON MARCH 9, 2015 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE NORTH PLANT SALVAGE AND DEMOLITION
Complete Description
February 23, 2015
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PHASE OF THE IOWA CITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT RELOCATION
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. 15-50, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 9,
2015, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 711
NORTH GILBERT STREET; RES. 15-51, RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING FOR MARCH 9, 2015, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 429 RONALDS STREET.
Correspondence: Laurie Nash regarding WOYCsavethedate 2015; Ann Trimble -
Ray (iowalive) regarding Self Proclaimed `Conservative' Touts Liberal Tax And
Spend; Mary Jeanne Perino Phillips regarding Food -scrap recycling is gaining
ground; James D. Curtis regarding Appreciation for Public Library and Ecumenical
Towers; Terri Caplan regarding Preservation Study; Scott Hamlin regarding Colonial
Lanes [staff response included]; Harry Olmstead regarding Taxi Ordinance [staff
response included]; Edgar Lopez regarding Robert E. Lee rules and behavior [staff
response included] John Crane regarding Iowa City needs a fire department training
facility; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation NO PARKING ANY
TIME signs on the north side of Eagle View Drive and Grace Drive; Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) DISABLED PARKING space in
front of 1407 Broadway Street; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
metered parking spaces and establishment of parking meter terms for the following
locations: (7) spaces on the south side of the 200 block of East Court Street, (3)
spaces on the south side of the 300 block of East Court Street, (9) spaces on the
east side of the 500 block of South Linn Street; (5) parking spaces on the south side
of the 300 block of East Harrison Street; and (6) spaces on the south side of the 200
block of East Prentiss Street. Establish NO PARKING 2 AM — 6 AM parking
prohibition of metered parking at these locations.
Mark Nolte, President ICAD (Iowa City Area Development Group), and Tom Goedken,
Board Chair, expressed support for adoption of the communications protocol for
economic development with the communities of Iowa City, North Liberty, and Coralville.
The following individuals appeared regarding the north plant salvage and demolition
project: Mike Carberry, 2029 Friendship St.; Jeff Biggers, 624 Whiting Ave.; and Pam
Michaud, 109 S. Johnson St.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 15-52, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK ATTEST THE 28E AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF SITE PLAN IMPROVEMENTS FOR
THE SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NOW KNOWN AS ARCHIBALD ALEXANDER
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOCATED AT 3571 SOUTH SYCAMORE STREET AND
RECONSTRUCTION OF SYCAMORE STREET. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 6/0/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Dickens, Dobyns,
Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton. Nays: None. Abstaining: Botchway.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. RES. 15-53, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
GENUS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, PC, OF DES MOINES, IOWA TO PROVIDE
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE WASHINGTON STREET AND NORTH
PEDESTRIAN MALL PORTIONS OF THE DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PLANNING
PROJECT. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/0/1, with the following
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division of roll call vote: Ayes: Mims, Payne, Throgmorton, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek.
Nays: None. Abstaining: Throgmorton.
Patricia Knox, President of the Board of Arts Iowa City, 2601 Friendship St.,
appeared regarding establishment of a multi -disciplinary community art center in the
downtown area, possible use of the Unitarian Church, and advocated the Church be put
on the National Registry of Historic Places. Moved by Dickens, seconded by Dobyns, to
accept material from Patricia Knox. Kevin Perez, 161 Columbia Dr., stated one of his
establishments were cited for selling to a minor and he would be paying the fine but
asked for consideration of sale of alcohol to minors regulations in the future. Council
asked the item be scheduled for further discussion. Joy Beadleston appeared regarding
the Iowa City Transit disabled bus program, and reference to "substantial handicap".
Staff will follow up.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 15-4609, 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), be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded
by Dickens, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor requested
Council Members disclose any ex parte communications, and none were reported.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from Steve
Gordon.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 15-4610, 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, be voted on for
final passage at this time. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose any ex
parte communications, and none were reported. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens,
that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved by Botchway seconded by
Mims, to accept correspondence from F. Joe Hughes, Southgate Companies.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 15-54, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT FOURTH ADDITION, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point. Joe
Hughes, Southgate Companies, appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their
views.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 601 South Governor Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-55, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 601 SOUTH GOVERNOR
STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, Form of
Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the construction of the First Avenue Grade Separation
Project [STP -U-3715(636)--0-52], 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.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-56, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT
[STP -U-3715(636)--70-52], 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. Individual
Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-57, APPROVING THE
2013 EQUITY REPORT ACTION PLAN INCLUDING THE ACTION PLAN FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE FIVE AREAS OF FOCUS FOR RELATIONSHIP
BUILDING AS PRESENTED BY CITY STAFF AT THE CITY COUNCIL WORK
SESSION HELD ON JANUARY 13, 2015 (RACIAL EQUITY & DIVERSITY ISSUES).
Equity Dir. Bowers presented information. The following individuals appeared: Maria
Hernandez, 1405 Laurel; Jan Palmer; Joseph Hall, 1826 G St.; Charles Eastham,
Consultation of Religious Communities, 953 Canton St. Individual Council Members
expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-58, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA AND 316 MADISON, L.L.C. FOR THE 316 MADISON STREET
PROJECT. Economic Development Adm. Davidson presented a power point. The
following individuals appeared: Peter Byler, 30 Ashwood Dr.; Emily Seiple, Johnson
County Affordable Homes Coalition; Charlie Eastham, 953 Canton St.; Evan McCarthy,
UISG Liaison; and developer Joe Clark. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mims, Payne, Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek. Nays: Throgmorton.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 15-4611, AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED "BUSINESS AND
LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "TAXICABS," SECTION 4,
ENTITLED "DRIVER REQUIREMENTS," AND SECTION 8, ENTITLED "RATES," TO
REVISE THE PROVISION ON SHARED RIDES, be voted on for final passage at this
time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance be finally adopted at
this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to defer to March 9 the Historic Preservation
Commission appointment for an At Large representative for a three-year term, March
29, 2015 — March 29, 2018; and appoint Laura Bergus, 2231 California Avenue, to the
Telecommunications Commission for a three-year term, March 13, 2015 — March 13,
2018.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for an additional appointment to
the Telecommunications Commission for a three-year term, March 13, 2015 — March
13, 2018, and will be readvertised. 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 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,
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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 for a 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; Applications must be received by
5:00 Wednesday, March 18 2015. Planning and Zoning Commission for two vacancies
to fill five-year term, May 1, 2015 — May 1, 2020. Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2015.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Library, Board of Trustees for three
vacancies to fill six-year term, July 1, 2015 — June 30, 2021. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2015.
Council Member Botchway reminded everyone of Ta-Nehisi Coates speaking at the
Englert on February 24.
Mayor Pro tem Mims said she was unable to attend the Coates event, and would be
attending an ICAD event that evening and meeting with a number of women in the
community including Debbie Durham from the Iowa Economic Development Board.
Council Member Dickens noted the upcoming events at the Englert, stating the
Englert is a jewel of downtown Iowa City, and encouraged people to take advantage of
it.
Mayor Hayek noted the announced retirement of West High Principal Jerry
Arganbright, and thanked him for his years of service; reported on his attendance at the
Sertoma Club essay contest luncheon with eighth graders, noting this year's essay
subject on the First Amendment; and shared ideas from eighth graders at Northwest
Junior High on improving the community and thanked teach Anah Austin for the
invitation.
City Manager Markus reported on the 1000 Friends of Iowa award recognizing the
Best Mixed Use Award for the historic Packing and Provision Building in Iowa City,
acknowledging the example of saving and reusing an historic building; and
congratulated City Atty. Dilkes son on his state champion debate award. Mayor Hayek
stated Joe Weideman had won the State Policy Debate Contest representing City High.
City Clerk Karr reminded everyone of the third public forum being held by the
Charter Review Commission on Tuesday evening, February 24th in Harvat Hall.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn special meeting at 9:45 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk