HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-07 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 7, 2015
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Payne,
Throgmorton. Absent: Dobyns. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr,
Yapp, Hall, Ford, O'Brien, Knoche, Havel, Bockenstedt, Rackis.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Regina Elementary students
Katherine Kueter and Sarah Martin. Abby Kaska was also honored but unable to
attend.
The Mayor proclaimed: Arbor Day — April 7, Superintendent of Parks and Forestry
Zac Hall accepting; Fair Housing Month — April, President Association of Realtors
Shaner Magalhaes accepting; Hospice Volunteer Appreciation Week, Johnson County
Hospice Volunteer Gary Boseneiler accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, 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 23 Special Formal Official & Complete; March 23 Work Session.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Housing
and Community Development Commission— February 19; Library Board — February
26; Planning and Zoning Commission — February 19; Telecommunications
Commission — February 23.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk:
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for The Bandits LLC., dba EI Banditos, 327 E.
Market St.; Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba North Dodge Sinclair
2153 ACT Circle; Class C Beer Permit for KLB Bauer Inc., dba Gasby's #4, 2303
Muscatine Avenue; Class C Beer Permit for KLV Bauer Inc., dba Gasby's #1, 1310
South Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Eastside Cafe, Inc., dba
Bob's Your Uncle Pizza Cafe, 2208 N. Dodge St.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa
City Eastside Cafe, Inc., dba Bob's Your Uncle Pizza Cafe, 2208 N. Dodge St.;
Special Class C Liquor License for Pop's Old and New BBQ, LLC., dba Pop's Old
and New BBQ, 130 N. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Apres Iowa City
LLC., dba Apres, 1010 Martin St. Outdoor Service Area for Apres Iowa City LLC.,
dba Apres, 1010 Martin St.; RES. 15-89, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS to Hy -
Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Gas #3, 1103 N. Dodge St. and Hy -Vee Food Store #3, 1125
N. Dodge St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 15-90, AWARDING CONTRACT to L. L. Pelling
Company for $223,030.55 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
NORMANDY DRIVE RESTORATION PHASE IIIB PROJECT; Approve
disbursements in the amount of $10,199,699.09 for the period of February 1 through
February 28, 2015, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; RES.
15-91, AWARDING CONTRACT to Ricklefs Excavating for $ 384,770.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SLOTHOWER ROAD WATER MAIN
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PROJECT; RES. 15-92, AWARDING CONTRACT to Veit & Company, Inc. for $
2,049,663.00AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE NORTH PLANT SALVAGE AND
DEMOLITION PHASE OF THE IOWA CITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
RELOCATION PROJECT; RES. 15-93, APPROVING THE FINAL CONTRACT
PRICE FOR THE 2014 SEWER REPAIR PROJECT; RES. 15-94, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A 28E
AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA,
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA AND CERTAIN OTHER CITIES FOR THE JOINT
PROVISION OF UNDERWATER SEARCH AND RECOVERY OPERATIONS; RES.
15-95, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE AMERICAN
FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL
#183, AFL-CIO, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020;
RES. 15-96, ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION / COMPENSATION PLANS FOR
CONFIDENTIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES
FOR FY16, FY17, AND FY18; RES. 15-97, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE POLICE LABOR RELATIONS
ORGANIZATION OF IOWA CITY TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2016.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 15-98, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
APRIL 21, 2015 TO APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND RONALD WADE TRUST FOR LOT 7 OF THE NORTH
AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION AND TO CONSIDER A PROPOSAL TO
CONVEY SAID PROPERTY; Setting a public hearing for April 21 on an ordinance
rezoning 4.26 acres of property from Low Density Single Family (RS -5) Zone to
Mixed Use (MU) Zone located at the northeast corner of Dubuque Rd. and North
Dodge Street (REZ15-00002); RES. 15-99, FIXING DATE (April 21) FOR A
MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$6,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
STATE OF IOWA (FOR ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSES), AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 15-100, FIXING
DATE (APRIL 21) FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE
OF NOT TO EXCEED $750,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, (FOR ESSENTIAL CORPORATE URBAN
RENEWAL PURPOSES), AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
THEREOF; RES. 15-101, FIXING DATE (APRIL 21) FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA (FOR A
GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 15-102, FIXING DATE (APRIL 21) FOR A MEETING ON
THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $150,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA
(FOR GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSES) AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 15-103, FIXING DATE (APRIL 21)
FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, STATE OF IOWA (FOR GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSES) AND
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PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 15-104, SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 21, 2015 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
2015 LANDFILL CHEMICAL STORAGE BUILDING REPLACEMENT PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 15-105, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL
21, 2015 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAST HARRISON STREET
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; Setting a public hearing for April 15
rezoning approximately 1.36 acres located at the northwest corner of Muscatine
Avenue and Scott Boulevard from Low Density Single Family (RS -5) Zone to Low
Density Multi -Family Residential (RM -12) Zone (REZ14-00008).
Correspondence: Linda S. Fisher regarding Zoning; MacKenzie Bihl regarding
PATV Agreement Renewal; Lucy Singer regarding Safety By Design; Alexa
Homewood -Weldon regarding Iowa City Telecommunications Commission; Peter
Byler (2) regarding "Gap" finance agreement information request; Iowa United
Nations Association regarding United Nations and Climate Change forum,
Joy Beadleston, 1570 S. First Ave., appeared regarding the ADA Celebration July
25th and encouraged anyone who wishes to volunteer to serve on a committee contact
Access to Independence; reported on a joint "Day of Caring" event with the University of
Iowa and Untied Way; and noted the upcoming 45th anniversary of Earth Day.
No action was taken on the ordinance conditionally 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).
(A public hearing was set for 4/15 on the Consent Calendar.)
Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, 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. 15-4612, 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) (Nagle Lumber) be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by
Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 15-4613, REZONING APPROXIMATELY 0.275 ACRES
LOCATED AT 800 S. DUBUQUE ST. FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI -1) ZONE
TO NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P-1) ZONE (REZ15-00003) (Johnson County
Ambulance Center) 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
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 15-4614, AMENDING TITLE 14:
ZONING TO BROADEN AND CLARIFY THE PLACEMENT STANDARDS FOR
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for a Jefferson St. representative to fill three-year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29,
2016 (New District formed). Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of
age unless specific qualifications are stated.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to reappoint Terry Dickens, for a two year
City Council appointment to the Johnson County SEATS Paratransit Advisory
Committee.
Council Member Payne noted the Arbor Day proclamation at the beginning of the
meeting and the MidAmerican Energy program "Plant Some Shade" and encouraged
people to visit the MidAmerican website and get more information on purchasing a tree
at a reduce rate.
Council Member Dickens reported he and Council Member Throgmorton attended a
memorial service for Terry Cunningham and stated he would be missed.
Council Member Throgmorton shared that he and Mayor Pro tem Mims had a tour of
the new Animal Shelter on March 30, and commented staff for the guided tour.
Mayor Hayek recounted the events the previous week -end at the Mission Creek
Music Festival, stating it was an incredible event; and wished his wife a Happy Birthday.
City Manager Markus noted the tour at the Animal Shelter, and acknowledged
Animal Shelter Supt. Liz Ford for her enthusiasm and keeping the building project
moving.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn meeting at 8:35 p.m.
Matthew J. Hay k, Mayor
ahem K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 3/23/15
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, Throgmorton. Absent: None.
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 and seconded 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, 1853 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class
C Liquor License for Caliente Night Club, Inc., 171 Hwy 1 West; RES. 15-79, TO
ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to Caliente Night Club, Inc., 171 Hwy 1 West Class C
Liquor License for B.P.O Elks #590, 637 Foster Rd.; Class C Liquor License for
Graze, 115 E. College St.; Class C Beer Permit for Suburban BP Amoco — Keokuk
St., 1905 Keokuk St.; Class C Liquor License for 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., 525 S. Gilbert St.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa
Chop House, 223 Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S.
Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Panchero's Mexican Grill, 32 S. Clinton St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Short's Burger and Shine, 18 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor
Service Area for Starbucks Coffee #2855 -IA, 228 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service
Area for Takanami, 219 Iowa Ave.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 15-80, AWARDING CONTRACT 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 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
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
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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 PATV; 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).
Moved and seconded 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).
Moved and seconded 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.
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). Johnson County Assistant Planner Josh Busard
appeared.
Moved and seconded 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 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 second vote.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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. The following individual appeared: Bruce
Kinseth, Kinseth Hospitality; Peter Byler, 30 Ashwood Dr.; Tom Jackson, National
Development Council; Joy Beadleston; Rev. Doyle Landry.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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. Tom Jackson, National Development
Council responded to questions. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Kirsten Frey, and Susan
Bachman.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-88, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 05-113
AND ESTABLISHING A NEW POLICY FOR USE OF FUNDS DERIVED FROM HOTEL -
MOTEL TAX. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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 and seconded 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.
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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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn back to work session at 9:10 p.m. to work session.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication — 3/31/15.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY 4a(2)
MEMORANDUM
Date: March 31, 2015
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, March 23, 2015, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton.
UISG: McCarthy
Staff: Markus, Dilkes, Karr, Andrew, Bockenstedt, Yapp, Ford, O'Brien, Knoche, Havel,
Clow, Davidson, Ralston, Moran, Morris
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 9 — amend urban renewal plan... ; item # 10 — Hotel development .....;
and item # 11 — change hotel motel tax formula ....) Economic Development Adm.
Davidson presented an overview of the three items and responded to questions.
National Development Council Director Tom Jackson present for discussion.
2. (Consent Calendar item # 3b(6) — Public Art Committee minutes...) In response to
Council Member Payne, City Clerk Karr clarified that recommendations contained in
Board and Commission minutes become final only with separate action, and noted that the
cover sheet for that recommendation stated the agenda item had been prepared.
3. (Agenda item # 13 — Food Truck Vending...) In response to Council Member Botchway,
Adm. Analyst Andrew summarized concerns for operating later than the 9PM closing
proposed in the ordinance. City Manager Markus stated any ordinance can be reviewed
and adjusted for changing circumstances.
4. (Agenda item # 12 — Relocation Approval letter ... Leepfrog Technologies) Mayor Hayek
stated it was his understanding that not enough information was available for a staff
recommendation at this point, and the item should be deferred. City Manager Markus
reviewed the request for more information, and the Communications Protocol agreement
signed by the City of Iowa City but not yet signed by Coralville and North Liberty.
5. (Consent Calendar item # 3d(2) — Revised Complete Streets Policy...) Council Member
Throgmorton noted the revised policy did not contain the recommendations for lower
vehicle speeds, narrower traffic lanes, on -street parking and shade trees that were
components of the good street design contained in the Blue Zones report in the July 3rd
information packet; and urged staff to consider a street design manual with explicit
standards.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS N 141
Planning and Zoning Commission — Michael Kensch and Max Parsons
Telecommunications Commission — Derek Ryan Johnk
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GATEWAY PROJECT UPDATE [IP2 of 3/12 Information Packet]
Public Works Dir. Knoche introduced the following individuals present for discussion`
City Staff — Jason Havel and Melissa Clow
HNTB Chris Hansel, Marc Whitmore, Mark Pierson
Stanley Consultants — Jeff Hillegonds
HNTB Landscape architect Hansel presented a power point.
ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Knoche, Clow)
DETERMINE PREFERRED DEVELOPER FOR COURT / LINN PROPERTY
[IP3 of 3/19 Information Packet]
Economic Development Adm. Davidson presented a power point, and provided information on
the staff recommendation to name CA Ventures as the Preferred Developer and Core Campus
as first alternate preferred developer. National Development Council Director Tom Jackson
present for discussion. Council directed staff to begin negotiations of a development agreement
with CA Ventures.
ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Davidson)
(Recessed to formal meeting 6:40; Returned to work session 9:15)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [March 12,191
March 12
1. (IP # 3 — report of 2014-2015 Charter Review Commission) Council Member Botchway
noted the monumental job done by the Charter Review Commission; and individual
Council Members commented on the detail of the minutes and summary report.
2. (IP # 4 - .... Annual bike / bus / car race ....) In response to Mayor Pro tem Mims,
Council Member Throgmorton indicated he had contacted Associate Transportation
Planner Walz and volunteered to participate.
3. (IP # 6 - ... KXIC Radio Show) Council Member Payne indicated she was unable to do
the show on April 1 and Mayor Pro tem Mims will substitute.
March 19
1. (IP # 9 — ... KXIC Schedule ... `Your Town' participation) Council Members Dobyns and
Botchway expressed a desire to do the Friday early show versus the mid-morning
Wednesday. City Clerk Karr will coordinate Council schedules and report back.
2. (IP # 6 — Article .... Coralville Arena Project Update) Council Member Botchway raised
two concerns: one of the project pulling business/ events from Iowa City; and secondly,
the fact that the Coralville and North Liberty have not signed the communications
protocol agreement. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Mayor Pro tem
Mims noted a Sunday Gazette article and an interview with Cedar Rapids Mayor Corbett
on competition on city projects and public funds, and encouraged Council to read the
story online.
3. (IP # 10 — ... anti -Wage theft ordinance ... ) Council directed the City Attorney to report
back on whether such an ordinance could be done on a local level and be consistent
with State Code.
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March 23, 2015
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Pending Work Sessions Topics
None
Upcoming Community Events / Council Invitations
None
Meeting adjourned 9:35 PM.
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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. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk