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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 5, 2015
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff Members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes,
Karr, Andrew, Yapp, Ford, Knoche, Sweeting, O'Brien, Bockenstedt, Hightshoe.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Longfellow Elementary
students: Dylan Chard -Cuda; Carey Koenig; and Hazel Myers.
Mayor Hayek and Public Works Pubic Education and Volunteer Coordinator
Sweeting presented certificates of appreciation to University of Iowa Reach Students for
their efforts in the downtown beautification program. Those receiving certificates were:
Ellie Ahlbrand, Andrew Klasky, Elliot Lee, Travis Messimer, Lena Risek, Ben Sagan,
Evan Story, and Jordan Tridle.
The Mayor proclaimed Older Americans Month — May. Tracy Achenbach,
Chairperson of the Johnson County Livable Communities Policy Board accepted.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, that the items and recommendations in
the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended, and to
delete items 5d(3) approving final plat of Churchill Meadows (SUB15-00002); 5d(4)
approving a 28E project agreement between Johnson County, Iowa and the City of Iowa
City, Iowa for improvements to a portion of Herbert Hoover Highway for the Churchill
Meadows subdivision; and 5d(5) approving final plat of Mackinaw Village Part Six (SUB
15-00003):
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: April 21 Work Session; April 21 Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Human
Rights Commission— February 17; Human Rights Commission— March 17; Human
Rights Commission— April 1; Library Board of Trustees — March 26; Parks and
Recreation Commission — February 11; Planning and Zoning Commission — March
19, April 2, March 16 (WS); Telecommunications Commission — March 23 (x2).
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre, dba Riverside Theatre, 213
N. Gilbert St.; Class E Liquor License for Southside Spirits LLC., dba Southside
Liquor & Tobacco, 601 Hollywood Blvd. Ste. 1; Special Class C Liquor License for
Joensy's Rest. Inc., dba Joensy's Rest., 2563 North Dodge St.; Class E Liquor
License for Casey's Marketing Company, dba Casey's General Store #3322, 1904
Broadway St.; Outdoor Service Area for Kmarcella, Inc., dba Donnelly's Pub, 110
College St.; Outdoor Service Area for Hall PI Ventures Corp., dba The Airliner, 22 S.
Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Bread Garden of Iowa City, L.L.C., dba Bread
Garden Market, 225 S. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for Silver Asklof LLC., dba
Nodo Downtown, 5 S. Dubuque St. New: Class C Liquor License for Iowa Hickory
LLC., dba Mosley's, 525 S. Gilbert St. Outdoor Service Area for Iowa Hickory LLC.,
dba Mosley's, 525 S. Gilbert St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Lucky's Market
of Iowa City, LLC dba Lucky's Market, 1668 Sycamore St.; Class C Liquor License
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for Christian Retirement Services, dba Oaknoll Retirement Residence, 735 George
St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 15-131, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR PRO
TEM TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE PARTIAL RELEASE
OF A MORTGAGE HELD BY IOWA CITY TO SECURE A LOAN FOR THE COST
TO CONSTRUCT CAMP CARDINAL ROAD; Approving the appointment of Nicole
Neal as the City Council Liaison from the University of Iowa Student Government
(UISG) to the City Council until May 1, 2016; RES. 15-132, APPROVING
UNCLASSIFIED SALARY COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 FOR THE
CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, AND CITY CLERK AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT
NO. 4 TO THE CONTRACT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY AND AMENDMENT NO. 2
TO THE CONTRACT OF THE CITY MANAGER; RES. 15-133, TO SUBMIT A
HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION TO PURCHASE
PROPERTY IN THE 100 -YEAR FLOODPLAIN, PROVIDE THE 15% REQUIRED
LOCAL MATCH AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AND
SIGN ALL CONTRACTS AND AMENDMENTS FOR SAID PROGRAM; RES. 15-
134, AMENDING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO IOWA CITY'S 2016-2020
CONSOLIDATED PLAN (a.k.a. CITY STEPS); RES. 15-135, ADOPTING IOWA
CITY'S FY16 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN WHICH IS A SUB -PART OF IOWA CITY'S
2016-2020 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND AMENDMENTS AND ALL NECESSARY
CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE
AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER; RES. 15-136, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR FOR THE STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN,
PAVING, TRAIL AND CERTAIN SIDEWALK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
WINDSOR WEST - PART THREE, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE; RES. 15-137, AUTHORIZING THE
PROCUREMENT OF TWO TORO GROUNDSMASTER MOWERS; RES. 15-138,
AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF PEBBLE QUICKLIME FOR LIME
SOFTENING OF THE CITY'S DRINKING WATER; RES. 15-139, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND EMRICO PROPERTIES II,
L.L.C.; RES. 15-140, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
AGREEMENTS AS APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR AUDITING
SERVICES OF IOWA CITY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2015,
2016, AND 2017; RES. 15-141, RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, DRAINAGE WAY, SANITARY SEWER, LIFT
STATION, FORCE MAIN, WATER MAIN, PAVING, LIFT STATION DRIVEWAY
AND CERTAIN SIDEWALK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PALISADES,
FIRST ADDITION, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR
PUBLIC USE; RES. 15-142, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER,
TILE LINE, DRAINAGE WAY, SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN, PAVING, AND
CERTAIN SIDEWALK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PALISADES -
SECOND ADDITION, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN
FOR PUBLIC USE; RES. 15-143, AUTHORIZING FUNDING OF $6,250 IN FY15,
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$25,000 IN FY16 AND INTENT TO BUDGET $25,000 IN FY17 FOR
ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC.
Setting Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for May 19 on amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation from Mixed Use to
Medium/High-Density Single Family, Townhouse and Multi Family Residential for
property located south of Court Street, west of Taft Avenue (CPA15-00002); Set a
public hearing for May 19 on an ordinance rezoning approximately 3.34 acres of
property located south of Court Street, west of Taft Avenue from Neighborhood
Commercial (CN -1) to Low Density Multi -Family (RM -12) (REZ15-00005); Set a
public hearing for May 19 on an ordinance rezoning approximately 27,200 square
feet of property located north of College Street, east of Gilbert Street from Public (P-
1) and Central Business Support (CB -5) to Central Business District (REZ15-00006)
[Chauncey]; RES. 15-144, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 19, 2015 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2015 HIGHLAND AVENUE WATER MAIN
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. 15-145, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
FOR MAY 19, 2015 ON A CONCESSION AGREEMENT WITH FIN & FEATHER
H2O LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT AND
FOOD SERVICES AT TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA.
Correspondence: John Green regarding Does This Make Sense [Staff response
included]; Kevin and Sarah Burgess; Ryan Durbin; Lori Erickson and Bob Sessions;
Dennis and Melinda Bricker regarding Chauncey Development [Hearing set for May
19]; Susan Eberly regarding Unitarian Universalist Society of Iowa City Building;
Jerry Moore regarding University of Iowa Fieldhouse; Trinity Episcopal Church
regarding Protest of Rezoning [Hearing set for May 19]; Jerry Bokassa regarding
President Task Force on Police Procedures; Shayla Wesley -Shanks regarding Iowa
City AMP Council; Final Brochure 2014; Jim Walters regarding Neighborhoods;
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) NO PARKING HERE TO
CORNER sign on the northwest corner of the intersection of Deforest Avenue and
Spruce Street; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of a YIELD sign on
the northeast corner of the Lindemann Drive / Gustav Street intersection; Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) STOP sign on the southwest corner
of the south intersection of Oakes Drive and North Dubuque Road; Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) STOP sign on the southwest comer
of the newly constructed intersection of Coronado Lane and North Dubuque Road.
Mayor Hayek noted the appointment of a new UISG liaison, Nicole Neal, on the
Consent Calendar, Ms. Neal responded to questions.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan to add the area generally bounded by Clinton Street, Jefferson
Street, Bloomington Street and Dubuque Street to the Central Planning District.
Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point for both items 7a and
7b at this time. Correspondence was accepted from: Nancy Bird, Mark Weaver and
Eadie Fawcett Weaver.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-146, APPROVING A
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO ADD THE AREA GENERALLY
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BOUNDED BY CLINTON STREET, JEFFERSON STREET, BLOOMINGTON STREET
AND DUBUQUE STREET TO THE CENTRAL PLANNING DISTRICT.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan to add portions of blocks north of Iowa Avenue and east of Gilbert
Street; and portions of blocks east of Van Buren Street and north of Burlington Street to
the Central Planning District. Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a
power point for both items 7a and 7b during the .previous item. Correspondence was
accepted from: Nancy Bird, Mark Weaver and Eadie Fawcett Weaver.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-147 APPROVING A
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO ADD PORTIONS OF BLOCKS NORTH
OF IOWA AVENUE AND EAST OF GILBERT STREET; AND PORTIONS OF BLOCKS
EAST OF VAN BUREN STREET AND NORTH OF BURLINGTON STREET TO THE
CENTRAL PLANNING DISTRICT.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that the 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. 15-4619, REZONING 4.26 ACRES OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF DUBUQUE RD AND NORTH DODGE
ST FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (RS -5) ZONE TO MIXED USE (MU)
ZONE. (REZ15-00002), be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor asked
Council Members to disclose any ex parte communications and none were reported.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion to
waive second consideration carried, 5/1/1, Throgmorton voting "no", and Dickens
abstaining. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance be finally adopted
at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0/1, Dickens abstaining.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 403 Douglass Court. No one appeared.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-148, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 403 DOUGLASS COURT.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Parking Garage
Maintenance Program 2015 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 Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-149, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY PARKING GARAGE MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM 2015 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 amending the FY2015 Operating Budget.
No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-150, AMENDING THE
FY2015 OPERATING BUDGET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the filing of an application with
the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY2016 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance
and Federal Transit Administration Funding.
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Moved by Dickens, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 15-151, AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR FY2016 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 15-152, ALLOCATING HUMAN
SERVICES AID TO AGENCIES FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE
30, 2016.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-153, DIRECTING SALE
OF $7,785,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2015. Finance Dir.
Bockenstedt present for discussion. Mayor Pro tem Mims congratulated staff for
maintaining the Aaa Bond rating for 39 years, noting Iowa City was one of only two
cities in the State with the rating.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-154, APPOINTING US
NATIONAL BANK OF ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, TO SERVE AS PAYING AGENT,
BOND REGISTRAR, AND TRANSFER AGENT, APPROVING THE PAYING AGENT
AND BOND REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to approve a Tax Exemption Certificate
Directing Sale of $7,785,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to approve a Motion approving Continuing
Disclosure Certificate Directing Sale of $7,785,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series
2015..
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-155, AUTHORIZING
AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $7,785,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, SERIES 2015, AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 1, entitled
"Administration," Chapter 4, entitled "General Penalty," and Title 8, entitled "Police
Regulations," Chapter 5, entitled "Miscellaneous Offenses," to eliminate the default
penalty of jail time for unscheduled simple misdemeanors and establish the penalty for
indecent exposure, be given first vote. City Atty. Dilkes provided information on the
ordinance. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Botchway,
seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from Megan Austin.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending the Iowa City
Charter Preamble, and Article II (City Council) Section 2.06 (Mayor), Article III
(Nomination, Primary Election and Regular Election) Section 3.01 (Nomination), Article IV
(City Manager) Section 4.02 (Accountability; Removal), Article V (Boards, Commissions
and committees), section 5.01 (establishment) and section 5.02 (appointment; removal),
Article VI (Campaign Contributions and Expenditures) Section 6.03 (Definition) and Article
VII (Initiative and Referendum) as recommended by the Charter Review Commission, be
given second vote.
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. (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 —
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March 29, 2016 (New District formed). Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18
years of age unless specific qualifications are stated.
Council Member Dobyns called attention to a fundraiser planned for May 8 at Terry
Trueblood Park for the establishment of a Hospice House of Johnson County.
Council Member Dickens noted Farmers Market started the previous Saturday;
Friday Night Concert Series starts later this month.
Mayor Pro tem Mims reminded the public the Council's first listening post is
scheduled for May 7 at the Public Library, and encouraged the community to stop by
and talk with Mayor Hayek and herself.
Council Member Throgmorton encouraged participation in Bike to Work Week
events.
Council Member Botchway noted a fundraiser at the Free Medical Clinic on May 8;
and the LGBTQA Summit For Youth planned Saturday, May 9.
Mayor Pro tem Mims piggybacked on Council Member Dobyns' remarks about the
Hospice House by acknowledging the efforts of two groups, 100 Men Who Care and
100 Women Who Care.
Council Member Botchway also noted the Silver Salute Ceremony at Celebration
Farm, May 6, honoring Iowa City School District employees who have been with the
district over 25 years.
Mayor Hayek acknowledged Municipal Clerks Week; and encouraged everyone to
attend the School District listening posts to discuss the proposals regarding boundary
lines for secondary schools.
City Manager Markus introduced Aria Widyanto, an International Fellow visiting Iowa
City form Indonesia. Mr. Widyanto responded to questions.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adjourn regular meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Matthew J. H—aye4 Mayor
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Mari K. Karr, City Clerk
CITY OF IOWA CITY 5�a(l) i
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 30, 2015
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 21, 2015, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: Dickens
UISG: McCarthy
Staff: Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Bockenstedt, O'Brien, Knoche, Havel, Hightshoe, Boothroy,
Andrew, 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. (Consent Calendar item # 4d(7) — First Avenue Grade Separation Project ... ) Mayor
Hayek stated that Council Member Payne has reported a conflict of interest on this item,
and requested it be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Majority agreed to consider the item separately.
2. (Consent Calendar item # 4d(3) - Churchill Meadows ... ) City Clerk Karr requested the
item be deleted from the Consent Calendar, and would be placed on a future agenda.
3. (Agenda item # 20 — Charter Amendments ... ) In response to Council Member Dobyns,
the City Attorney provided information on the objection process.
4. (Agenda item # 17 — amending positions and pay plan ... Transportation and Resource
Management Department) In response to Council Member Botchway, Asst. City
Manager Fruin indicated that the resolution creates a supervisory position in Landfill and
Waste Water operations, and in this case there are no costs savings.
5. (Agenda item # 8 — 2015 Landfill Chemical Storage Building Replacement ...) Public
Works Dir. Knoche responded to questions.
6. (Consent Calendar item # 4d(9) — Workforce Housing Tax Credits ..) Council Member
Throgmorton noted an article in Saturday's Gazette regarding this particular project and
expressed a desire to have Council learn more about important projects before they are
announced to the media. Individual Council Members noted projects are often
discussed in Planning and Zoning or Economic Development minutes. Neighborhood
Services Coordinator Hightshoe present for discussion. City Atty. Dilkes noted timing
issues make things difficult given open records and open meetings acts.
7. (Agenda item # 20 — Charter Amendments ... ) City Atty. Dilkes noted some minor typos
were contained in the red -lined version and have been corrected , but have not been
redistributed.
Council Work Session
April 21, 2015
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING INITIATIVE rip #3 Info Packet of 4/16
Council Member Payne, Throgmorton, and Botchway presented information on the email memo
contained in the packet. Neighborhood Development Services Dir. Boothroy presented
background information. After discussion a majority of Council requested staff prepare a memo
of the information provided by NDS Dir. Boothroy, responding to issues raised in the email
memo, and including aging neighborhood issues. Council Members noted the number of items
on the current pending list, indicating a need to prioritize, consolidate, and/or remove.
ACTION: Report back in 2-3 months, and schedule work session thereafter. (Boothroy)
IOWA CITY SCHOOL FACILITIES PLAN UPDATE
City Manager Adm. Analyst Andrew presented a power point and distributed late handouts. City
Council reviewed and discussed recent revisions to the facilities plan.
ACTION: Continue to monitor and communicate with School District. (Andrew)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION rApril 9,161
April 9
1. (IP # 4 - ... KXIC ... ) Council Member Throgmorton indicated he could do May 27 or
June 3. Mayor Hayek suggested Council Member contact Karr directly - with their
availability prior to the May 5 meeting.
2. (IP # 10 - .... Human Rights minutes) Council Member Throgmorton stated he would
support of the suggestion of a Terry Cunningham award being discussed by the Human
Rights Commission.
April 16
1. (IP # 9 — ... MPO Human Services Coordinator position ... ) Council Member Botchway
stated he was still receiving comments regarding better communication within the
community between individuals and non-profit organizations regarding services and
funding; and indicated he would think about this further and come back with more ideas.
2. (IP # 15, 16, 17 — Planning and Zoning Commission ... minutes) In response to Council
Member Payne, City Clerk Karr stated the attendance charts for all Boards and
Commission should reflect a rolling 12 month period and she would follow up.
3. (IP # 8 — ... Post Office move ... ) In response to Council Member Botchway, Asst. City
Manager Fruin reported the City did appeal to retain the downtown location prior to the
final decision; currently was working with downtown businesses encouraging backfilling
of some services; and stated the City lacks control of many issues including review of
building plans and inspections. Botchway asked that information be shared with the
public.
4. (IP # 9 — Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee minutes) Council Member Botchway
reported on discussion at the April 8 meeting regarding the MacArthur Foundation Safety
and Justice Challenge Grant and his interest for Iowa City to provide funding as well.
More discussion will occur when minutes of the meeting are received.
Council Work Session
April 21, 2015
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COUNCIL TIME / PENDING WORK SESSIONS TOPICS
1. Mayor Pro tem Mims reported she and Asst. City Manager Fruin and Economic
Development Coordinator Ford would be visiting Omaha with representatives from ICAD
and the Chamber on Monday and Tuesday (27 and 28th)
2. Council Member Throgmorton requested Council contribute $3,000 toward the KoNec
program (civil rights tour). Individual Council Members expressed support for the
program but raised concerns regarding Council becoming involved in ad funding
requests. Staff will follow up with a memo on the history.
3. Council Member Dobyns reported on Uber legislation in Nevada requiring anyone who
uses Uber services to have a complete background check, and that there had to be
taxable money from all Uber uses.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS / COUNCIL INVITATIONS
None
Meeting adjourned 6:45 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 4/21/15
Iowa City City Council regular meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Pane,
Throgmorton. Absent: Dickens.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Grant Wood Elementary
students: Amari Cookes, Gabriel Etuma, and Jordan Sekafetz.
The Mayor proclaimed: April as Bicycle Month, Larry Fitzpatrick, Think Bicycles
Johnson County accepting; Earth Day — April 22; National Crime Victims' Right Week —
April 19-25, Police Lt. Brotherton 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 and to delete Item 4d(3), Final
Plat Churchill Meadows; and to remove Item 4d(7), First Ave. Grade Separation
Agreements for separate consideration:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: April 7 Work Session; April 7 Formal Official & Complete; April 15 Special
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— February 19; Board of Adjustment — February 11; Citizens Police
Review Board— March 10; Historic Preservation Commission — March 12; Planning
and Zoning Commission — February 3; Senior Center Commission — February 19.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class A Liquor License for Loyal Order of Moose Lodge Number 1096,
3151 HWY 6 E.; Class C Liquor License for Saloon, 112 E. College; Class C Liquor
License for First Avenue Club, 1550 South First Ave.; Class C Liquor License for
Basta, 121 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Vine Tavern & Eatery, The, 330
E. Prentiss; Class C Liquor License for Sams Pizza IC, Inc., 441 S. Gilbert St.;
Class C Liquor License for Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service
Area for DC's, 124 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Graze, 115 E. College
St.; Outdoor Service Area for High Ground Cafe, 301 Market St.; Outdoor Service
Area for Saloon, 112 E. College St.; Outdoor Service Area for Motley Cow Cafe,
160 N. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for Pita Pit, 113 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service
Area for Java House 211 % Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Heirloom
Salad Company, 211 Washington St.; RES. 15-107, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT
to Loyal Order of Moose Lodge Number 1096, 3151 HWY 6 E., and First Avenue
Club, 1550 South First Ave.; Permanent Transfer Class E Liquor License for Hy -
Vee #3, 1201 N. Dodge to 1125 N. Dodge. New: Class C Beer Permit for Hy -Vee
#3 Gas, 1103 N. Dodge St.; Class C Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Market Cafe, 1125
N. Dodge St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 15-108, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH
MCLAUGHLIN WHITEWATER DESIGN GROUP FOR THE IOWA RIVER
Official Actions
April 21, 2015
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RESTORATION / BURLINGTON STREET DAM MODIFICATION PROJECT TO
REVISE THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; RES. 15-109,
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA FOR THE
RESTORATION OF THE OLD SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION LOG CABINS IN UPPER
CITY PARK AND TO SIGN GRANT AGREEMENT IF AWARDED; RES. 15-110,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT 2015; RES. 15-111, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY HALL LOBBY,
REVENUE, HARVAT HALL & NDS 2015 RENOVATION PROJECT; RES. 15-112,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2014 SUMMER SIDEWALK REPAIR
PROJECT; RES. 15-113, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC
ACCESS TELEVISION, INC. TO EXTEND THE TERM; RES. 15-114, IN SUPPORT
OF THE APPLICATION OF VAN PATTEN HOUSE LLC FOR WORKFORCE
HOUSING TAX INCENTIVES PROGRAM FROM THE IOWA ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT RESIDENTIAL HOUSING AT 9
S. LINN STREET AND COMMITTING LOCAL FUNDS TO THE PROJECT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 15-115, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 5,
2015, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 403
DOUGLASS COURT; Set a public hearing for May 5 on a resolution approving an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to add the area generally bounded by
Clinton Street, Jefferson Street, Bloomington Street and Dubuque Street to the
Central Planning District; set a public hearing for May 5 on a resolution approving
an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to add portions of blocks north of Iowa
Avenue and east of Gilbert Street; and portions of blocks east of Van Buren Street
and north of Burlington Street to the Central Planning District; RES. 15-116,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 5, 2015 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE IOWA CITY PARKING GARAGE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM 2015
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. 15-117, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
AMENDING THE FY2015 OPERATING BUDGET.
Correspondence: Tim Weitzel: Housing Policy; Traffic Engineering Planner:
Installation of centerline and edge lines on Highland Avenue between Keokuk Street
and Gilbert Street; Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of (1) NO PARKING
CORNER TO HERE sign on the northeast corner of the intersection of Bradford
Drive and Wade Street; Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of (1) NO
PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign on the southeast corner of the intersection of
Dover Street and Perry Court; Jacqueline & Matthieu Biger, Sarah Clark, Liz & Ryan
Maas, Linda McGuire, Susan Shullaw, Susanna Strode, John Thomas, Chris Welu-
Reynolds: School Closures [IP 4/16; Item # 4]; Old Settler's Association cabins:
Bobby Jett [agenda item # 4d(2)].
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-118, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER,
OR DESIGNEE, TO APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT FOR UTILITY RELOCATIONS IN
THE FIRST AVENUE GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted 5/0/1, Payne abstaining, Dickens absent.
Roger Knight, Jr., 320 E. Washington St., appeared regarding affordable housing;
Mediacom; potholes; Senior Center; and storage for personal belongings of downtown
homeless. Henry Madden, 1018 Marcy Street, appeared regarding the proposed
Chauncey development at the corner of Gilbert and College Street. Caroline Dieterle
asked Council to reexamine conscience and attitude regarding remarks concerning the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
A public hearing was held 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) NDS Sr. Planner Miklo
presented a power point. Jason Harder, representing the applicant Focus Commercial,
appeared.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning 4.26 acres of property located at
the northeast corner of Dubuque Rd. and N. Dodge Street. from Low Density Single
Family (RS -5) Zone to Mixed Use (MU) Zone (REZ15-00002), be given first vote.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to
be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that
ORD. 15-4616, CONDITIONALLY 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 (RM -12) (REZ14-00008), be voted on for final passage at
this time. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-119, APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND
FINAL PLATS OF SILVER SLOPE, PARTS ONE AND TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA. NDS
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement between
the City of Iowa City and Ronald Wade Trust for Lot 7 of the North Airport Development
Subdivision, authorizing conveyance in accordance therewith, and rescinding resolution
No. 14-325.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-120, APPROVING A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND RONALD WADE TRUST
FOR LOT 7 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION AND
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH, AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 14-325.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2015 Landfill Chemical Storage
Building Replacement 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. 15-121, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION'OF THE 2015 LANDFILL CHEMICAL STORAGE BUILDING
REPLACEMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
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ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO
BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the East Harrison Street
Reconstruction 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. 15-122, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAST HARRISON STREET RECONSTRUCTION
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 instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $6,500,000 General Obligation Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-123, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $6,500,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $750,000 General Obligation Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-124, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $750,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-125, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $150,000 General Obligation Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-126, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $150,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-127, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-128, DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT
FOR SALE OF $7,785,000 (DOLLAR AMOUNT SUBJECT TO CHANGE) GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2015, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING
PROCEDURES.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to
be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that
ORD. 15-4617, AMENDING TITLE 1, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 8,
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS, SECTION 1-8-1, ADMINISTRATIVE
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SERVICE DEPARTMENTS ORGANIZED: TO UPDATE THE TITLES OF
DEPARTMENTS AND THE HEADS THEREOF AND TO EXTEND THE POWERS AND
DUTIES OF THE FORMER POSITIONS TO THE REVISED POSITIONS, be voted on
for final passage at this time. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-129, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING THE
CORRESPONDING PAY PLAN.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 15-4618, AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED
"MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "PARKING
REGULATIONS," TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS FOR FOOD TRUCK VENDING ON
CITY STREETS, be passed and adopted. The following individuals appeared: Anthony
Browne; Roger Knight, Jr.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-130, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR FOOD
TRUCK PERMITS.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Iowa City Charter Preamble,
and Article II (City Council) Section 2.06 (Mayor), Article III (Nomination, Primary Election
and Regular Election) Section 3.01 (Nomination), Article IV (City Manager) Section 4.02
(Accountability; Removal), Article V (Boards, Commissions and Committees), Section
5.01 (Establishment) and Section 5.02 (Appointment; Removal), Article VI (Campaign
Contributions and Expenditures) Section 6.03 (Definition) and Article VII (Initiative and
Referendum) as recommended by the Charter Review Commission, be given first vote.
The Mayor noted the following vacancies on 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). Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2015.
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.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 8:15 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
s/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication — 4/29/15.
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
APRIL 21, 2015
Iowa City City Council regular meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Pane,
Throgmorton. Absent: Dickens. Staff members present: Fruin, Andrew, Dilkes, Karr,
Hightshoe, Miklo, Boothroy, O'Brien, Knoche, Morris, Bockenstedt, Scott.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Grant Wood Elementary
students: Amari Cookes, Gabriel Etuma, and Jordan Sekafetz.
The Mayor proclaimed: April as Bicycle Month, Larry Fitzpatrick, Think Bicycles
Johnson County accepting; Earth Day — April 22; National Crime Victims' Right Week —
April 19-25, Police Lt. Brotherton accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete
Item 4d(3), Final Plat Churchill Meadows; and to remove Item 4d(7), First Ave. Grade
Separation Agreements for separate consideration:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: April 7 Work Session; April 7 Formal Official & Complete; April 15 Special
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— February 19; Board of Adjustment — February 11; Citizens Police
Review Board— March 10; Historic Preservation Commission — March 12; Planning
and Zoning Commission — February 3; Senior Center Commission — February 19.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class A Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge No. 1096, dba Loyal Order of
Moose Lodge Number 1096, 3151 HWY 6 E.; Class C Liquor License for Saloon IC,
Inc., dba Saloon, 112 E. College; Class C Liquor License for First Avenue
Productions, Inc., dba First Avenue Club, 1550 South First Ave.; Class C Liquor
License for Jimmy Jack Mac, Inc., dba Basta, 121 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor
License for Kennedy Investments Inc., dba Vine Tavern & Eatery, The, 330 E.
Prentiss; Class C Liquor License for Sams Pizza IC Inc., dba Sams Pizza IC, Inc.,
441 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Column, Inc., dba Sports Column, 12
S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Caffery, Inc., dba DC's, 124 S. Dubuque
St.; Outdoor Service Area for Graze Iowa City LLC., dba Graze, 115 E. College St.;
Outdoor Service Area for High Ground Cafe LLC., dba High Ground Cafe, 301
Market St.; Outdoor Service Area for Saloon IC Inc., dba Saloon, 112 E. College
St.; Outdoor Service Area for Corner of the Meadow, Inc., dba Motley Cow Cafe,
160 N. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for Morrowco LLC., dba Pita Pit, 113 Iowa
Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Coffee Company, dba Java House 211 Y2
Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Coffee Company, dba Heirloom
Salad Company, 211 Washington St.; RES. 15-107, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT
to Iowa City Lodge No 1096, dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge Number 1096, 3151
HWY 6 E., and First Avenue Productions, Inc., dba First Avenue Club, 1550 South
First Ave.; Permanent Transfer Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee Inc., dba Hy -Vee
#3, 1201 N. Dodge to 1125 N. Dodge. New: Class C Beer Permit for Hy -Vee, Inc.,
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dba Hy -Vee #3 Gas, 1103 N. Dodge St.; Class C Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc.,
dba Hy -Vee, Market Cafe, 1125 N. Dodge St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 15-108, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH
MCLAUGHLIN WHITEWATER DESIGN GROUP FOR THE IOWA RIVER
RESTORATION / BURLINGTON STREET DAM MODIFICATION PROJECT TO
REVISE THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; RES. 15-109,
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA FOR THE
RESTORATION OF THE OLD SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION LOG CABINS IN UPPER
CITY PARK AND TO SIGN GRANT AGREEMENT IF AWARDED; RES. 15-110,
AWARDING CONTRACT to L.L. Pelling for $689,782.10 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT 2015; RES. 15-
111, AWARDING CONTRACT to City Construction Group for $840,100.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY HALL LOBBY, REVENUE,
HARVAT HALL & NDS 2015 RENOVATION PROJECT; RES. 15-112, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE 2014 SUMMER SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT; RES. 15-
113, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION,
INC. TO EXTEND THE TERM; RES. 15-114, IN SUPPORT OF THE APPLICATION
OF VAN PATTEN HOUSE LLC FOR WORKFORCE HOUSING TAX INCENTIVES
PROGRAM FROM THE IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO
CONSTRUCT RESIDENTIAL HOUSING AT 9 S. LINN STREET AND
COMMITTING LOCAL FUNDS TO THE PROJECT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 15-115, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 5,
2015, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 403
DOUGLASS COURT; Set a public hearing for May 5 on a resolution approving an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to add the area generally bounded by
Clinton Street, Jefferson Street, Bloomington Street and Dubuque Street to the
Central Planning District; set a public hearing for May 5 on a resolution approving
an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to add portions of blocks north of Iowa
Avenue and east of Gilbert Street; and portions of blocks east of Van Buren Street
and north of Burlington Street to the Central Planning District; RES. 15-116,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 5, 2015 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE IOWA CITY PARKING GARAGE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM 2015
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. 15-117, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
AMENDING THE FY2015 OPERATING BUDGET.
Correspondence: Tim Weitzel: Housing Policy; Traffic Engineering Planner:
Installation of centerline and edge lines on Highland Avenue between Keokuk Street
and Gilbert Street; Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of (1) NO PARKING
CORNER TO HERE sign on the northeast corner of the intersection of Bradford
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Drive and Wade Street; Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of (1) NO
PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign on the southeast corner of the intersection of
Dover Street and Perry Court; Jacqueline & Matthieu Biger, Sarah Clark, Liz & Ryan
Maas, Linda McGuire, Susan Shullaw, Susanna Strode, John Thomas, Chris Welu-
Reynolds: School Closures [IP 4/16; Item # 4]; Old Settler's Association cabins:
Bobby Jett [agenda item # 4d(2)].
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-118, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT FOR
UTILITY RELOCATIONS IN THE FIRST AVENUE GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted 5/0/1, Payne abstaining, Dickens absent.
Roger Knight, Jr., 320 E. Washington St., appeared regarding affordable housing;
Mediacom; potholes; Senior Center; and storage for personal belongings of downtown
homeless. Henry Madden, 1018 Marcy Street, appeared regarding the proposed
Chauncey development at the corner of Gilbert and College Street. Caroline Dieterle
asked Council to reexamine conscience and attitude regarding remarks concerning the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
A public hearing was held 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) NDS Sr. Planner Miklo
presented a power point. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Mayor
Hayek requested Council Members disclose any ex parte communications, and none
were reported. Jason Harder, representing the applicant Focus Commercial, appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance rezoning 4.26 acres of
property located at the northeast corner of Dubuque Rd. and N. Dodge Street. from Low
Density Single Family (RS -5) Zone to Mixed Use (MU) Zone (REZ15-00002), be given
first vote.
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. 15-4616, CONDITIONALLY 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 (RM -12) (REZ14-00008), be voted on for final passage at
this time. Mayor Hayek requested Council Members disclose any ex parte
communications, and none were reported. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway,
that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-119, APPROVING
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS OF SILVER SLOPE, PARTS ONE AND TWO,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. NDS Sr. Planner Miklo presented a power point. Individual Council
Members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement between
the City of Iowa City and Ronald Wade Trust for Lot 7 of the North Airport Development
Subdivision, authorizing conveyance in accordance therewith, and rescinding resolution
No. 14-325. No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 15-120, APPROVING A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND RONALD
WADE TRUST FOR LOT 7 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
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SUBDIVISION AND AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH,
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 14-325.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2015 Landfill Chemical Storage
Building Replacement 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. 15-121, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2015 LANDFILL CHEMICAL STORAGE BUILDING
REPLACEMENT 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 approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the East Harrison Street
Reconstruction 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 Mims, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 15-122, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAST HARRISON STREET RECONSTRUCTION
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 instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $6,500,000 General Obligation Bonds. Finance
Director Bockenstedt present for discussion.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-123, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $6,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $750,000 General Obligation Bonds. No one
appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-124, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $750,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds. No one
appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-125, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $150,000 General Obligation Bonds. No one
appeared. No one appeared.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 15-126, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $150,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds. No one
appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-127, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-128, DIRECTING THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $7,785,000 (DOLLAR AMOUNT SUBJECT TO
CHANGE) GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2015, AND APPROVING
ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES.
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. 15-4617, AMENDING TITLE 1, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER
8, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS, SECTION 1-8-1, ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICE DEPARTMENTS ORGANIZED: TO UPDATE THE TITLES OF
DEPARTMENTS AND THE HEADS THEREOF AND TO EXTEND THE POWERS AND
DUTIES OF THE FORMER POSITIONS TO THE REVISED POSITIONS, be voted on
for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance
be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-129, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND
AMENDING THE CORRESPONDING PAY PLAN.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that ORD. 15-4618, AMENDING TITLE 9,
ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "PARKING
REGULATIONS," TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS FOR FOOD TRUCK VENDING ON
CITY STREETS, be passed and adopted. The following individuals appeared: Anthony
Browne; Roger Knight, Jr.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 15-130, ESTABLISHING
FEES FOR FOOD TRUCK PERMITS.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending the Iowa City
Charter Preamble, and Article II (City Council) Section 2.06 (Mayor), Article III
(Nomination, Primary Election and Regular Election) Section 3.01 (Nomination), Article IV
(City Manager) Section 4.02 (Accountability; Removal), Article V (Boards, Commissions
and Committees), Section 5.01 (Establishment) and Section 5.02 (Appointment;
Removal), Article VI (Campaign Contributions and Expenditures) Section 6.03 (Definition)
and Article VII (Initiative and Referendum) as recommended by the Charter Review
Commission, be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor noted the following vacancies on 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
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April 21, 2015
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advertised; Full term); Historic Preservation Commission, for a Jefferson St.
representative to fill three-year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016 (New District
formed). Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2015.
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.]
Council Member Botchway reminded the public of the special event during National
Crime Victims' Rights Week on Wednesday April 22 at the Iowa City Robert A. Lee
Recreation Center "Engaging Communities / Empowering Victims".
Council Member Payne noted "Earth Day" observances and to check the City
website for events.
Mayor Hayek reported that the City had received very good responses from the
survey of coaches, NCAA staff, and committee officials following Iowa City hosting the
NCAA swimming and diving championships.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adjourn meeting 8:15 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk