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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 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, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Andrew, Dilkes,
Karr, Ralston, Bockenstedt, Davidson, Ford, Yapp, O'Brien, Morris, Havel, Hennes,
Knoche.
The Mayor proclaimed: Iowa Rock City Rocklamation — March 28, Robo Professor
Jonathan Hansen accepting; National Service Recognition Day — March 23, Jeremy
Endsley, American Corporation Vista accepting; Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month —
March, Gary Streit, American Cancer Society accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Payne, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: March 9 Special (5:30 PM) Formal Official & Complete; March 9 Work
Session; March 9 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): Citizens
Police Review Board— February 10; Charter Review Commission — March 3; Charter
Review Commission — March 9; Historic Preservation Commission — February 12;
Parks and Recreation Commission — December 10; Public Art Committee —
February 5.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Special Class C Liquor License for Oyama Sushi Chen's, Inc., dba Oyama Sushi,
1853 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Liquor License for Caliente Night Club, Inc., dba
Caliente Night Club, Inc., 171 Hwy 1 West; RES. 15-79, TO ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT to Caliente Night Club, Inc., dba Caliente Night Club, Inc., 171 Hwy 1 West
Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge No 590 B.P.O., dba B.P.O Elks #590,
637 Foster Rd.; Class C Liquor License for Graze Iowa City, LLC., dba Graze, 115
E. College St.; Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors LLC., dba Suburban BP
Amoco — Keokuk St., 1905 Keokuk St.; Class C Liquor License for Ranger
Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, The, 6 South Dubuque St.; Refund an unused
portion of a Class C Liquor License for Old Capitol Brew Works and Public House,
L.L.C., dba Old Capitol Brew Works and Public House, L.L.C., 525 S. Gilbert St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Twenty Three LLC., dba Iowa Chop House, 223
Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for One Louder LLC., dba Micky's Irish Pub,
11 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Little Donkeys, Inc., dba Panchero's
Mexican Grill, 32 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Short's Burger and Shine
LLC., dba Short's Burger and Shine, 18 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for
Starbucks Corporation, dba Starbucks Coffee #2855 -IA, 228 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor
Service Area for Takanami LLC., dba Takanami, 219 Iowa Ave.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 15-80, AWARDING CONTRACT to Metro
Pavers, Inc. for $ 2,471,978.89 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
SYCAMORE STREET - CITY LIMITS TO SOUTH GILBERT STREET, PHASE 1
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PROJECT; RES.. 15-81, ADOPTING A COMPLETE STREETS POLICY FOR THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 07-199; RES. 15-82,
AWARDING CONTRACT to Peterson Contractors, Inc. for $7,860,886.75 AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE GRADE
SEPARATION PROJECT [STP -U-3715(636)--70-52]; RES. 15-83, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO
THE LISTING AGREEMENT WITH LEPIC-KROEGER REALTORS FOR THE
NORTH AIRPORT SUBDIVISION TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR TEN MONTHS.
Setting Public Hearings: Motion setting a public hearing for the May 5, 2015 City
Council meeting regarding the Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated
Transit Funding Application for Iowa City Transit.
Correspondence: Garry Klein regarding River Crossings Park, Timothy Tack
regarding Thumbs down to PAN; Ginalie Swaim regarding Unitarian Universalist
Church at 10 S. Gilbert; City Engineer regarding Competitive Quotation Results.
A public hearing was held 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). The Mayor
asked Council Members to disclose any ex parte communications and none were
reported. Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point. No one
appeared.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 1.36 acres located at the northwest corner of Muscatine Avenue and Scott
Boulevard from Low Density Single Family (RS -5) to Low Density Multi- Family
Residential (RM -12) Zone located (REZ14-00008), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 3.97 acres of
property from Intensive Commercial (CI -1) Zone to Riverfront Crossings — South Gilbert
(RFC -SG) located at 1201 S. Gilbert St. (REZ15-00001). The Mayor asked Council
Members to disclose any ex parte communications and none were reported.
Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point. Individual Council
members expressed their views. No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
3.97 acres of property from Intensive Commercial (CI -1) Zone to Riverfront Crossings —
South Gilbert (RFC -SG) located at 1201 S. Gilbert St. (REZ15-00001), be given first
vote. Individual Council members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held 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). The Mayor asked Council Members to disclose any ex
parte communications and none were reported. Development Services Coordinator
Yapp presented a power point. Johnson County Assistant Planner Josh Busard
appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance rezoning approximately
0.275 acres of property located at 800 S. Dubuque St. from Intensive Commercial (CI -1)
to Neighborhood Public (P-1) Zone (REZ15-00003), be given first vote.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Dickens, 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 second vote.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Asphalt Resurfacing Project
2015, 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. 15-84, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT 2015,
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 approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the City Hall Lobby, Revenue,
Harvat Hall & NDS 2015 Renovation 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 Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-85, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY HALL LOBBY, REVENUE, HARVAT HALL &
NDS 2015 RENOVATION 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 an ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "City Finances,
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 certain Solid Waste Charges. No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, that the ordinance amending Title 3, entitled
"City Finances, 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 certain Solid Waste Charges, be given first vote.
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.
Council stated the next two items (# 10 Hotel development agreement and # 11 hotel
tax funding formula) would be discussed as part of this public hearing, and voted on
separately at the conclusion of discussion. Economic Development Coordinator Ford
and Economic Development Administrator Davidson presented power points. The
following individual appeared: Bruce Kinseth, Kinseth Hospitality; Peter Byler, 30
Ashwood Dr.; Tom Jackson, National Development Council; Joy Beadleston; Rev.
Doyle Landry. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 15-86, APPROVING
AMENDMENT NO. 13 TO THE CITY -UNIVERSITY PROJECT 1 URBAN RENEWAL
PLAN TO MODIFY PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 15-87, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND IOWA CITY HOTEL ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Tom Jackson, National Development Council
responded to questions. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Botchway,
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Dickens. Nays: Throgmorton. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Payne, to accept
correspondence from Kirsten Frey, and Susan Bachman.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-88, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION 05-113 AND ESTABLISHING A NEW POLICY FOR USE OF FUNDS
DERIVED FROM HOTEL -MOTEL TAX. Economic Development Coordinator Ford
present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Hayek, Mims, Payne, Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns. Nays:
Throgmorton.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, to defer indefinitely providing
appropriate direction for staff to respond to a request from the City of Coralville for a
letter indicating no objection to the expansion of Leepfrog Technologies in Coralville.
The City Manager stated staff would provide a recommendation when requested
information had been received from Coralville and/or the applicant.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 9,
entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 4, entitled "Parking Regulations," to
establish provisions for food truck vending on city streets, be given second vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to make the following appointments to Boards
and Commissions: appoint Michael Hensch, 815 Pepper Drive, and Max Parsons, 1307
E. College Street, to the Planning and Zoning Commission for two vacancies to fill five-
year term, May 1, 2015 — May 1, 2020; appoint Derek Ryan Johnk, 1405 Keokuk Street,
to the Telecommunications Commission for a three-year term, March 13, 2015 — March
13, 2018. Council Member Throgmorton stated the discussion at Work Session in
regards to the Planning and Zoning Commission appointments was not unanimous.
The Mayor noted the following vacancies to Boards and Commissions: 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); 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.
City Manager Markus provided information on the 34 years City service provided by
Economic Development Administrator Jeff Davidson, and stated Mr. Davidson has
accepted a position with Keep America Beautiful and this would be his last Council
meeting. Economic Development Adm. Davidson stated it had been a privilege to work
with the City Council, staff and developers over the years. Individual Council Members
expressed appreciation and wished him well. City Manager Markus also acknowledged
Government Programmer Jerry Nixon who is retiring after over 20 years of service.
Individual Council Members thanks Mr. Nixon for his service. Government Programmer
Nixon thanked Council and stated they would be in competent hands (Cable TV) in the
future.
Council Member Dickens noted the recent passing of SEATS Paratransit Committee
member Terry Cunningham, and stated he would be missed; and encouraged riders to
consider applying for two vacant positions on the Committee by applying through the
Johnson County website.
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Council Member Throgmorton announced the group "Ecopilus" would be conducting
another public event on Saturday, March 28th, at the Public Library on the local food
economy.
Mayor Pro tem Mims noted that NPR talked about the California drought and the
impact on agriculture and the issue of growing more food locally; congratulated the
University of Iowa wrestling team finishing second in the nation at the NCAA tournament
in St. Louis the previous week -end; and reported that a number of attendees did not
stay in downtown St. Louis but were staying farther away because the hotel rooms were
cheaper, noting that location of hotel rooms do not always mean they are going to fill up.
City Atty. Dilkes noted one major accomplishment of Economic Development Adm.
Davidson would be surviving three City Managers.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn back to work session at 9:10
p.m. to work session.
Matthew J. Haye , Mayor
Manan K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 3/9/15
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Pro tem
Mims presiding. Council Members presenting: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek,
Mims, Throgmorton. Absent: Payne.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss the purchase of
particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to
increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The
minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (land
acquisition) shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is
completed. The Mayor Pro tem Mims declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 6:25 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Susan Mims, Mayor Pro tem
s/Marian K. Kerr, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
Date: March 17, 2015
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, March 9, 2015, 6:25 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Throgmorton. Absent: Payne
UISG: McCarthy
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Andrew, Bockenstedt, Yapp, Boothroy, Hart, Ford,
Hightshoe, O'Brien, Knoche, Slattery, Clark, Schaul, Laverman, Hall, Dyson,
Morris
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS f# 151
Historic Preservation Commission At Large Rep. — reappoint Frank Wagner
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar item # 4d(7) — 2015 Landfill Gas Flare Replacement... ) Public
Works Dir. Knoche responded to questions.
2. (Agenda item # 8 — UniverCity Sale, 711 North Gilbert ....) In response to Council
Member Dobyns, Neighborhood Services Coordinator explained that UniverCity started
with an I -Jobs grant that had an affordable housing provision; and noted the purpose of
the UniverCity program was to stabilize neighborhoods, not necessarily affordability.
3. (Consent Calendar item # 4d(3) — Development Services Fee Schedule...) Council
Member Botchway stated he had a conflict because of the fee schedule dealing with the
School District and asked the item be removed for separate consideration.
4. (Agenda item # 6b - Portable Signs...) NDS Development Services Coordinator Yapp
stated the 8 foot pathway is the commonly accepted width for pedestrian paths
downtown.
5. (Consent Calendar item # 4d(5) — Sycamore Street ...City limits to S. Gilbert, Phase 1...)
Mayor Hayek stated Council would be deferring the item until March 23 to complete
property acquisition.
6. (Agenda item # 6a — Comprehensive Plan Amendment ....) In response to Council
Member Throgmorton, Mayor Hayek stated he anticipated quite a bit of discussion and
encouraged Council to not engage in the discussion until the hearing is closed.
7. (Agenda item # 10 —North Plant Salvage and Demolition Project Phase One ...) In
response to Council Member Dickens, Asst. City Manager Fruin reported that if that one
building was saved and everything else demolished the cost savings would be about
$62,000.
Council Work Session
March 9, 2015
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INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [February 26, March 51
February 26
1. (IP # 2 — article form Mayor Pro tem Mims and Council Member Botchway ... Police
Officer Discretion in the Use of Body Cameras) Council Member Botchway noted the
article and the questions surfacing on procedures. City Manager Markus stated that the
Police Department would share proposed policies with City Council.
March 5
1. (IP # 13 — ... Leadership STAR Community Program) Mayor Pro tem Mims stated she
was pleased to see Iowa City selected to participate.
2. (IP # 7 — Article .... Are Taxis Safer Than Uber?) Mayor Hayek stated the article on
Uber in this Packet (as well as previous packets) were interesting.
3. (IP # 5 — KXIC Radio Show ...) Council Members agreed to the following schedule:
March 11 — Mims
March 18 — Mims
March 25 — Dickens
April 1 — Payne
April 8 — Throgmorton
Council Member Dobyns and Mayor Pro i
earlier morning show that might be offered,
information will be provided.
4. (IP # 4 — Proposed Meeting Schedule,
following meeting dates:
April 7
April 21
May 5
May 19
June 2
June 16
July 27 (Monday)
August 18
The City Clerk will update the tentative
packet with the new dates.
�m Mims mentioned another option for an
and will follow up with KXIC directly. More
April — August) The Council agreed to the
meeting schedule included in each information
Upcomina Community Events / Council Invitations
None.
Meeting adjourned 6:44 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS 3/9/15
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 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 and seconded 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 Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 310 E. Prentiss St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Special Class
C Liquor License for Noodles & Company, 201 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area
for Noodles & Company, 201 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Atlas World
Grill, 127 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Basta, 121 Iowa Ave. Outdoor
Service Area for Blue Bird Diner, 330 E. Market St.; Outdoor Service Area for Bo -
James, 118 Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Brix Cheese Shop & Wine
Shop, 209 N. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for Formosa Asian Cuisine, 221
College St., #241; Outdoor Service Area for 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,
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
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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; 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; 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 (CI -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,
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.
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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 and seconded 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.
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. 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 and seconded
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; 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.
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Moved and seconded 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. UISG Liaison McCarthy present for discussion. The Mayor declared the
resolution failed, 5/2. (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.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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 Y2 E. Market St.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Angela Romero, Jeff Biggers,
Carla Paciotto, Miriam Alarcon Avila, Tom Carsner, Raud Kashef.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1.
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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 and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-77, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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
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.
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Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting at 10:45 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/M rian K. Karr, City Clem
Submitted for publication - 3/17/15.
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
MARCH 9, 2015
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Pro tem
Mims presiding. Council Members presenting: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek,
Mims, Throgmorton. Absent: Payne. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes,
Karr, Hightshoe, Knoche, O'Brien, Boothroy, Yapp, Clark, Slattery, Bockenstedt,
Schaul, Ford, Laverman, Hall, Dyson, Morris.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be
reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for
that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this
paragraph (land acquisition) shall be available for public examination when the
transaction discussed is completed. Mayor Hayek stated he would be abstaining, and
not be participating in the executive session. The Mayor Pro tem Mims declared the
motion carried, 5/0/1/1, Hayek abstaining and Payne absent
Council returned to open session 6:23 p.m.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn special meeting 6:25 p.m.
Susan Mims, Mayor Pro tem
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
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 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. 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 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.
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'/ 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