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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 19, 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, Andrew,
Dilkes, Voparil, Boothroy, Yapp.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Mark Twain Elementary
students: Molly Hippert, Rachel Livio, and Karla Nava.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, 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: May 5 Work Session; May 5 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— March 19; Airport Commission— April 7; Planning & Zoning
Commission — April 16, 2015.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Pershell Corporation, dba Colonial Lanes, 2253 Highway
218 S.; Class C Liquor License for Quzer Inc., dba Shakespeare's, 819 1St Ave S.;
Class E Liquor License for New Pioneer Cooperative, dba New Pioneer Food Co-op,
22 S. Van Buren St.; Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Cafe, Inc., dba Linn
Street Cafe, Inc., 121 North Linn St.; Class B Beer Permit for NPC International, Inc.,
dba Pizza Hut #4358, 1926 Keokuk St.; Class E Liquor License for The Outlet, Inc.,
dba Smokin' Joe's Tobacco And Liquor Outlet #18, 1901 Broadway St.; Class C
Beer Permit for Suburban Investors L C, dba Suburban Amoco, 370 Scott Court;
Class C Beer Permit for Kwik Trip Inc., dba Tobacco Outlet Plus #537, 923 S.
Riverside Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Iowa CVS Pharmacy, LLC., dba
CVS/Pharmacy #8547, 2425 Muscatine Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Kennedy
Investments, Inc., dba The Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St.; Outdoor
Service Area for Lusarti, Inc., dba Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 Washington St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Devotay, Inc., dba Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.; Outdoor
Service Area for RBD Iowa City, LLC., dba Share Wine Lounge & Small Plate Bistro,
210 S. Dubuque St. New: Class B Beer Permit for Summer of the Arts Inc., dba
Iowa Arts Festival, 100 Iowa Ave.; Class B Beer Permit for Summer of the Arts Inc.,
dba Iowa City Jazz Festival, 16 N. Clinton St.; Class B Beer Permit for Summer of
the Arts Inc., dba Iowa City Soul Festival, 16 N. Clinton St.
Resolutions and Motions: Approving the appointment of Jacob Simpson as the
alternate City Council Liaison from the University of Iowa Student Government
(UISG) to the City Council until May 1, 2016; RES. 15-156, APPROVING FINAL
PLAT OF MACKINAW VILLAGE - PART SIX, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 15-157,
AWARDING CONTRACT to Carter and Associates for $579,104.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAST HARRISON STREET
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT; RES. 15-158, AWARDING CONTRACT to Selzer
Werderitsch Assoc. for $ 139,600.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
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AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE 2015 LANDFILL CHEMICAL STORAGE BUILDING REPLACEMENT
PROJECT; RES. 15-159, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE ROBERT A. LEE
RECREATION CENTER FITNESS ENCLOSURE PROJECT; RES. 15-160,
APPROVING THE RELEASE OF AN ACCESS EASEMENT ON LOTS 6-10,
NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 15-161,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNITE PRIVATE
NETWORKS, LLC TO USE A PORTION OF CITY STREETS AND PUBLIC
RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF A FIBER OPTIC NETWORK; RES. 15-162, APPROVING THE CITY COUNCIL
AWARD DATE TO ACT UPON THE BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE PARKING
GARAGE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM 2015 PROJECT; RES. 15-163,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION, INC. FOR FUNDING,
OPERATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE LOCAL PUBLIC ACCESS
FUNCTION; RES. 15-164, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND SUMMER OF THE ARTS, INC. TO ALLOW TEMPORARY AND LIMITED
SALE, CONSUMPTION, AND POSSESSION OF BEER AND NATIVE WINE
DURING ARTS FEST, JAZZ FEST, AND IOWA SOUL FESTIVAL WITHIN A
SPECIFIED AREA ON A CITY STREET.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for June 2 on an ordinance
amending Title 14: Zoning to create an exemption from the floor area ratio limitation
and establish new height standards for hospitals located in the Commercial Office
(CO -1) Zone; RES. 15-165, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 2, 2015 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIBER INFRASTRUCTURE - IOWA CITY
SOUTH PART 1 - DUCT INSTALLATION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Mike Colleran regarding Socioeconomic Integration / Equity
Plan; Dennis Befeler regarding Concern about Council Members Dobyns comments
at school listening post; Ann Stromquist regarding Talk on militarization of police and
mass incarceration — Tuesday, May 12; Maureen Arensdorf regarding Proposed
Resolution [Staff response included]; Cliff Pirnat regarding Buy outs [Staff response
included]; City Engr. regarding Competitive Quotation Results.
The Mayor noted the agenda addition of setting a public hearing for June 2 the fiber
infrastructure duct installation project.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne, appeared regarding SEATS and use of the Senior pass
by the Iowa City transit after 3:30. Becky Ross, 18 Valley View Knoll and Donna Rupe,
appeared representing 100 Grannies and requested Council consideration of a
resolution eliminating single use plastic bags by Earth Day, April 22, 2016.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the Southeast District Plan, an
element of the Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation from "Mixed
Use" to "Low/Medium Density mixed residential" for property located south of Court
Street, west of Taft Avenue (CPA15-00002 ). Development Services Coordinator Yapp
presented a power point. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Mayor
Hayek requested Council Members disclose any ex parte communications, and none
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were reported for the comp plan amendment or for the rezoning (items 5a and 5b).
John Moreland, developer of the property, appeared. Moved by Payne, seconded by
Botchway, to accept correspondence from John Garwood (2).
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-166, AMENDING THE
SOUTHEAST DISTRICT PLAN, AN ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, TO
CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM "MIXED USE" TO "LOW / MEDIUM
DENSITY MIXED RESIDENTIAL" FOR PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF COURT
STREET, WEST OF TAFT AVENUE (CPA15-00002). Individual Council Members
expressed their views.
A public hearing was held 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). Development
Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point. The following individuals
appeared: John Moreland, developer of the property; and Brandon Ross. Moved by
Botchway, seconded by Payne, to accept correspondence from John Garwood (2).
Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, that the 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), be given first vote.
Council Member Payne stated she would be abstaining on the following items
related to the Chauncey project due to a conflict of interest, and left for the reminder of
the meeting. Council Member Throgmorton read a statement explaining he did not
have a conflict of interest. A public hearing was held 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 (CB -10) (REZ15-00006 - Chauncey). The Mayor requested Council
Members report any ex parte communications, and Council Members Hayek, Dobyns,
Botchway, and Throgmorton reported. Development Services Coordinator Yapp
presented a power point. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The
following individuals appeared: Steve Rohrbach, Rohrbach Associates; Jim
Mondanaro, Bred Garden Market owner, Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne; Bill G ,
President Iowa State Building and Construction Trades Council; Brandon Ross; David Gerhard
Ason; Joan Severson, co-founder and president of Digital Artifacts; Nancy Quellhorst,
President of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce; Josh Schamberger, President
of the Iowa City and Corslville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau; Ed and Linda
Farkas, 221 E. College St.; Dan Cilek, Meta Communications; Royce Peterson,
Carpenters Union; Joseph Pettit, 4009 Laredo Dr.; Rockne Cole, Co -Chair of the Iowa
Coalition Against the Shadow, and Trinity Church; Chris Warnock, 532 Center St.,
representing Trinity Episcopal Church; Jim Knapp; Nancy Bird, 141/2 S. Clinton,
Executive Dir. of the Iowa City Downtown District; Ariane Parkes-Perret; Dick
Summerwill; Mark Plum, 838 Dover St.; Lauren Lyon, Coralville; Betsy McElroy, 343
Beldon Ave, Trinity Episcopal Church; Susan Futrell (and speaking for Will Jennings),
311 Fairchild; Ann Holton, Trinity Episcopal Church; :Laura Bergus, 2231 Califomia
Ave.; Gerhard Lowenberg, 221 E. College St.; Ethan Diehl, 201 E. Washington St.;
Henry Madden, 1018 Marcy; Andy Brodie, 308 N. Linn St., co-founder of Film Scene;
Tom Conroy, 1410 Foster Road; Howard Horan, 1025 Fairchild St., Trinity Episcopal
Church; Amanda Van Home, 1722 Ridgeway, Trinity Episcopal Church; Joe
Tiefenthaler, Executive Director Film Scene; Dianne Dillion Ridgley, Trinity Episcopal
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were reported for the comp plan amendment or for the rezoning (items 5a and 5 ).
John Moreland, d veloper of the property, appeared. Moved by Payne, second by
Botchway, to acce correspondence from John Garwood (2).
Moved by Dobyn seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-166, AMEN NG THE
SOUTHEAST DISTRI T PLAN, AN ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE LAN, TO
CHANGE THE LAND E DESIGNATION FROM "MIXED USE" TO "LO MEDIUM
DENSITY MIXED RESI NTIAL" FOR PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH F COURT
STREET, WEST OF TA VENUE (CPA15-00002). Individual Coun Members
expressed their views.
A public hearing was held n an ordinance rezoning approximat y 3.34 acres of
property located south of Court treet, west of Taft Avenue from ighborhood
Commercial (CN -1) to Low Dens Multi -Family (RM -12) (REZ1 -00005). Development
Services Coordinator Yapp presen a power point. The follo ing individuals
appeared: John Moreland, develo of the property; and B ndon Ross. Moved by
Botchway, seconded by Payne, to a pt correspondence m John Garwood (2).
Moved by Mims, seconded by Th rton, that the o inance rezoning
approximately 3.34 acres of property to ed south of rt Street, west of Taft Avenue
from Neighborhood Commercial (CN -1) to ow Dens' ulti-Family (RM -12) (REZ15-
00005), be given first vote.
Council Member Payne stated she would ab aining on the following items
related to the Chauncey project due to a confli interest, and left for the reminder of
the meeting. Council Member Throgmorton re a statement explaining he did not
have a conflict of interest. A public hearing w h Id on an ordinance rezoning
approximately 27,200 square feet of prope loca north of College Street, east of
Gilbert Street from Public (P-1) and Centr Busine Support (CB -5) to Central
Business District (CB -10) (REZ15-0000 - Chaunce . The Mayor requested Council
Members report any ex parte commu cations, and ncil Members Hayek, Dobyns,
Botchway, and Throgmorton report . Development S rvices Coordinator Yapp
presented a power point. Individu Council Members ex ressed their views. The
following individuals appeared: eve Rohrbach, Rohrba Associates; Jim
Mondanaro, Bred Garden Ma t owner; Mary Gravitt, 271 Wayne; Bill Garhardt,
President Iowa State Buildin and Construction Trades Cou cil; Brandon Ross; David
Ason; Joan Severson, co-fo nder and president of Digital Art cts; Nancy Quellhorst,
President of the Iowa City rea Chamber of Commerce; Josh chamberger, President
of the Iowa City and Co 'Ile Area Convention and Visitors Bu au; Ed and Linda
Farkas, 221 E. College .; Dan Cilek, Meta Communications; R6yce P
-Cheterson,
Carpenters Union; Jo ph Pettit, 4009 Laredo Dr.; Rockne Cole, air of the Iowa
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Coalition Against the hadow, and Trinity Church; Chris Wamo, 32 Center St.,
representing Trinity piscopal Church; Jim Knapp; Nancy Bird, 14 Y2 . Clinton,
Executive Dir. of Iowa City Downtown District; Ariane Parkes -Pe t; Dick
Summerwill; Ma Plum, 838 Dover St.; Lauren Lyon, Coralville; Betsy`AAcElroy, 343
Beldon Ave, Tri Episcopal Church; Susan Futrell (and speaking for VVill Jennings),
311 Fairchild; nn Holton, Trinity Episcopal Church; :Laura Bergus, 2231 California
Ave.; Gerha Lowenberg, 221 E. College St.; Ethan Diehl, 201 E. Washington St.;
Henry Mad en, 1018 Marcy; Andy Brodie, 308 N. Linn St., co-founder of Film Scene;
Tom Con y, 1410 Foster Road; Howard Horan, 1025 Fairchild St., Trinity Episcopal
Church; Amanda Van Home, 1722 Ridgeway, Trinity Episcopal Church; Joe
Tiefenthaler, Executive Director Film Scene; Dianne Dillion Ridgley, Trinity Episcopal
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Church and a member of Grannies; Cecile Kuenzli; John Rapson, Trinity Episcopal
Church; George Etre, 221 E. College St.; Marc Moen, developer, 221 E. College St.;
Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut St.; Jim Walters, 1033 E. Washington St.; Linda Fisher,
Coralville; Brian Mildenstein. After discussion, a majority of Council indicated their
support of the project and extended a consultation invitation to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, to continue the public hearing and
defer first consideration of 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 (CB -10) (REZ15-00006) to
June 2. In response to Council, City Atty. Dilkes reviewed the three timeline options
presented by staff. Individual Council Members expressed their view on the proposed
scheduling options and the majority agreed to proceed with option C, with final
consideration scheduled for a special meeting on June 8. Moved by Mims, seconded
by Botchway, to accept correspondence from Laura Christensen, Alison Ames Galstad,
Gregory Cotton, Sam Van Home, Gregory Cotton, Kris Johnson, Jim Knapp, Rockne
Cole (2) [staff response included], Mark Nolte, Tom Goedken, Ann and John
Christenson, Mark and Eadie Faucett Weaver, James Harris, Barbara Schlachter.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to set a public hearing for June 2 on
vacating the western 160 feet of the 20 -foot wide alley right of way in block 43, City of
Iowa City (VAC1 5-00001 - Chauncey).
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-167, APPROVING A
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR PLEIADES FIRST ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted, 5/0/1, Payne absent, Dickens abstaining.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving 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. No one
appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-168, APPROVING
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.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a concession agreement with
Fin & Feather H2O LLC for the provision of recreational rental equipment and food
services at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area. No one appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 15-169, APPROVING A
CONCESSION AGREEMENT WITH FIN & FEATHER H2O LLC FOR THE PROVISION
OF RECREATIONAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT AND FOOD SERVICES AT TERRY
TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending City Code
Title 1, entitled "Administration," Chapter 5, entitled "Mayor and City Council," to
change the review process for City Council members and the Mayor, be given first
vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
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
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the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 15-4620, 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 voted on for final passage at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that the ordinance be finally adopted at
this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 15-4621, 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
passed and adopted.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: 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, June 10, 2015.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies to Boards and Commissions: Citizens'
Police Review Board — One vacancy to fill a four-year term, September 1, 2015 —
September 1, 2019 (Fidencio Martinez Perez expires); Housing and Community
Development Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms September 1,
2015 — September 1, 2018. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
July 22, 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 noted the EntreFest starting next week.
Council Member Dickens stated Towncrest Pharmacy would be receiving the Roots
Award for 50 years in business.
Mayor Hayek congratulated the City and West soccer teams; and congratulated
Jerry Arganbright on his upcoming retirement and for 31 years of strong leadership at
West High.
City Manager Markus introduced Genevieve Yee, an International Fellow visiting
Iowa City from Brunei. Ms. Yee presented information and responded to questions.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, to adjourn regular meeting 11:00 p.m..
Matthew J.19aye'k, Mayor
Julie aril, Deputy Ci y Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
Date: May 13, 2015
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, May 5, 2015, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton.
UISG: Neal
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Bockenstedt, O'Brien, Knoche, Havel, Hightshoe,
Boothroy, Andrew, Moran, Morris, Ford, Rackis, Yapp
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 items 5d(3) ...final plat of Churchill Meadows; 5d(4) ... 28E project
agreement .... for improvements to a portion of Herbert Hoover Highway ...; and 5d(5)
... final plat of Mackinaw Village) City Clerk Karr asked that items # 5d(3) (4) and (5) be
removed from the Consent Calendar and would be placed on a future agenda.
2. (Consent Calendar item # 5d(17) — Entrepreneurial Development Center ... ) In
response to Council Member Botchway, Economic Dev. Coordinator Ford and City
Manager Markus reported that staff was working with developers of the Court / Linn site
on office space that could be used.
3. (Consent Calendar item # 5e(3) — ... College and Gilbert Street ... rezoning ... ) Council
Member Dickens requested staff provide a proposed timeline and options that may
involve special meetings; noting the summer schedule and developer, staff and Council
schedules. Staff will prepare and include in the next packet.
4. (Consent Calendar item # 5b(1) — Human Rights Commission ... minutes ....) In
response to Council Member Payne, City Manager Markus indicated one
recommendation will take some time to research and that's why a memo was included in
the information packet to Council (and to the Commission). Payne questioned whether
#1 of the cover sheet to the minutes actually was a recommendation. City Atty. Dilkes
that staff felt the Commission indicated it as such.
5. (Consent Calendar item # 5d(2) — UISG Appointment) Council Member Throgmorton
welcomed Nicole Neal as the new liaison and commended outgoing liaison Evan
McCarthy for the great job over the past year.
6. (Consent Calendar item # 5d(15) — The Palisades, First Addition) Mayor Pro tem Mims
noted an error in the comment referring to improvements in Windsor West.
7. (Agenda item # 12 — Aid to Agency Allocations ... ) Council Member Dobyns referenced
a Milken report distributed last year which stated Iowa City was ranked as the number
one metro area for older citizens; and reiterated that the report warned of frail elderly
trying to stay independent in their homes and the need for more services. He noted that
the current allocations contained two funded organizations and stressed fundraising
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MEMORANDUM
Date: May 13, 015
To: Mayor and 'ty Council
From: Marian K. Karr,"City Clerk
Re: Council Work Sess n, May 5, 2015, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Dob s, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton. Ab t: Dickens
UISG: Neal
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, arr, Bockenstedt, O'Brien, Kno , Havel, Hightshoe,
Boothroy, Andrew, Mo , Moms, Ford, Rackis, Yapp
A transcription and power points are avail le in the City Clerk's
UESTIONS FROM COUNCIL DIN AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar items 5d(3) ...final at of Churchil
agreement .... for improvements to a po on of Hye
final plat of Mackinaw Village) City Cie Karr dremoved from the Consent Calendar and wo Id be
2. (Consent Calendar item # 5d(17) — Entn
response to Council Member Botchway,
Manager Markus reported that staff was
on office space that could be used.
3. (Consent Calendar item # 5e(3) — ...
Member Dickens requested staff pro
involve special meetings; noting the
schedules. Staff will prepare and ini
and the City website.
eadows; 5d(4) ... 28E project
Hoover Highway ...; and 5d(5)
that items # 5d(3) (4) and (5) be
ced on a future agenda.
>rene al Development Center ... ) In
=con L,mv. Coordinator Ford and City
vo . g developers of the Court / Linn site
e and Gilbe Street ... rezoning ... ) Council
a proposed tim ine and options that may
Per schedule an eveloper, staff and Council
In the next packet.
4. (Consent Calendar item # 5b(1) uman Rights Commission .. minutes ....) In
response to Council Member P e, City Manager Markus indi ted one
recommendation will take so time to research and that's why a emo was included in
the information packet to Co ncil (and to the Commission). PayneSquestioned whether
#1 of the cover sheet to th minutes actually was a recommendatio City Atty. Dilkes
that staff felt the Commi on indicated it as such.
5. (Consent Calendar ite # 5d(2) — UISG Appointment) Council Member rogmorton
welcomed Nicole N I as the new liaison and commended outgoing liais n Evan
McCarthy for the at job over the past year.
6. (Consent Cal dar item # 5d(15) — The Palisades, First Addition) Mayor P tem Mims
noted an e r in the comment referring to improvements in Windsor West.
7. (Agend item # 12 — Aid to Agency Allocations ... ) Council Member Dobyns re erenced
a Milk report distributed last year which stated Iowa City was ranked as the number
one etro area for older citizens; and reiterated that the report warned of frail elderly
tryi to stay independent in their homes and the need for more services. He noted that
th current allocations contained two funded organizations and stressed fundraising
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May 5, 2015
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efforts at the Senior Center. Neighborhood Development Services Coordinator
Hightshoe present for discussion.
DISCUSS TWO POINTS OF CONVERSATION RECOMMENDED BY THE CHARTER
REVIEW COMMISSION (SELECTION OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER
COMPENSATION) flP # 3 Info Packet of 4/301
Mayor Hayek stated the Charter Review Commission did not make formal recommendations on
two topics contained in the Charter, but rather asked Council to schedule discussion and review.
➢ Selection of Mayor
After discussion a majority of Council retained the present language and asked staff to
develop a plan for better education and promotion which could include a separate
organization meeting; press releases; note on agenda and materials regarding the
process.
➢ Council Compensation
After discussion a majority of Council asked staff to develop a proposal for
consideration.
ACTION: Staff will prepare memo of suggestions for education process for Mayor
selection. Ordinance for adjustment in Council compensation on May 19 agenda for
consideration. (Karr)
DISCUSS ANY OTHER CHANGES TO THE CITY CHARTER NOT ADDRESSED BY THE
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
Council Member Botchway raised concerns regarding confusion of election of district Council
Members, noting that only the district votes in a primary and the entire City votes in the
November election. Individual Council Members noted the Charter Review Commission met for
a year and discussed several issues, including this item, and no recommendations were made
to change the current process. A majority were not interested in changing the current process.
Council Member Throgmorton inquired whether the Commission systematically studied other
Charter cities in the country and how they structured Mayoral duties and elect district Council
Members. City Clerk Karr and City Attorney Dilkes said that although a systemic study did not
occur research was done by Commission Members and both sides represented on the
Commission. Council Member Throgmorton suggested conducting the University of Iowa
political science department to conduct a systematic study of both mayoral duties and district
based elections. A majority of Council were not interested in pursuing the suggestion.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS f# 181
No applicants
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION (April 23,301
April 23
1. (IP # 3 - ... Neighborhood Services Coordinator... Housing Policy) Council Member
Botchway inquired whether there had been discussions with municipalities or the County
on providing incentives to landlords accepting housing vouchers. . Neighborhood
Services Coordinator Hightshoe and Housing Adm. Rackis present for discussion
April 30
1. (IP # 7 — ... City contribution to KoNec ... ) In response to Council Member Botchway,
Asst. City Manager Fruin outlined the process when the City is asked to contribute to
social service programs, community events and other community initiatives.
Council Work Session
May 5, 2015
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2. (IP # 17 — Planning and Zoning Commission ... minutes ... April 16) Council Member
Dobyns recalled his remarks at a budget meeting that there was no place downtown to
buy underwear; and noted that Nancy Bird reflected on the same issue in the minutes.
3. (IP # 8 — ... Moody's assigns Aaa ... ) City Manager Markus noted the notification from
Moody's on retaining the bond rating.
COUNCIL TIME / PENDING WORK SESSIONS TOPICS UP # 5 Info Packet of 4/30]
1. Mayor Pro tem Mims reported she would be making a statement during the formal
meeting on retaining the Aaa bond rating.
2. Council Member Throgmorton reported on his attendance at the Annual Meeting of the
Senior Center; the City of Literature's pizza fundraiser at University President Mason's
home; his participation in the bus, drive, bike race; and the tour of native American sites
and stories in the downtown area.
3. Council Member Mims updated members on her visit to Omaha with Asst. City Manager
Fruin, Economic Development Coordinator Ford, and representatives from Coralville, the
Chamber, ICAD and small business owners and the great partnerships and
communication protocol they have with surrounding communities.
4. Mayor Hayek noted the listening posts scheduled with the School Board and
encouraged Council Members to communicate to School Board Members. Council
member Dobyns indicated he would be attending May 8.
5. Council Member Dobyns stated he would be discussing the fundraiser for Hospice
House of Johnson County during Council time at the formal meeting.
6. ((P # 4 — KXIC ... radio show)
to the following schedule:
May 27 - Throgmorton
June 3 — Mims
June 10- Payne
Individual Council Members will
other slots.
In response to City Clerk Karr, Council Members agreed
consult their calendars and get back to the Clerk to fill
7. Council Member Throgmorton suggested individual Council Member prioritize the items
on the current pending list and provide them to the City Clerk who could them compile
results for further Council discussion.
Mayor Hayek noted the first Council listening posts would be May 7 and Mayor Pro tem
Mims and himself representing Council.
2. In response to Mayor Hayek, Finance Dir. Bockenstedt responded to questions
regarding the rating process.
3. City Manager Markus introduced Aria Widyanto, from Indonesia, a State Department
Fellow visiting for a month and staying in his home. Genevieve Yee from Brunei will be
arriving shortly. .
Meeting adjourned 6:40 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 5/5/15
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None. 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 and seconded 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, 213 N. Gilbert St.; Class E
Liquor License for Southside Liquor & Tobacco, 601 Hollywood Blvd. Ste. 1; Special
Class C Liquor License for Joensy's Rest., 2563 North Dodge St.; Class E Liquor
License for Casey's General Store #3322, 1904 Broadway St.; Outdoor Service
Area for Donnelly's Pub, 110 College St.; Outdoor Service Area for The Airliner, 22
S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Bread Garden Market, 225 S. Linn St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Nodo Downtown, 5 S. Dubuque St. New: Class C Liquor
License for Mosley's, 525 S. Gilbert St. Outdoor Service Area for Mosley's, 525 S.
Gilbert St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Lucky's Market, 1668 Sycamore St.;
Class C Liquor License for 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
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May 5, 2015
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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,
$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
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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 corner
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.
Correspondence was accepted from: Nancy Bird, Mark Weaver and Eadie Fawcett
Weaver.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-146, APPROVING A COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AMENDMENT TO ADD THE AREA GENERALLY 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. Correspondence was accepted from: Nancy Bird, Mark
Weaver and Eadie Fawcett Weaver.
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Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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 declared the motion to
waive second consideration carried, 5/1/1, Throgmorton voting "no", and Dickens
abstaining. Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded to adopt RES. 15-152, ALLOCATING HUMAN SERVICES
AID TO AGENCIES FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-153, DIRECTING SALE OF $7,785,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2015.
Moved and seconded 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
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May 5, 2015
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REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT.
Moved and seconded to approve a Tax Exemption Certificate Directing Sale of
$7,785,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015.
Moved and seconded to approve a Motion approving Continuing Disclosure
Certificate Directing Sale of $7,785,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015..
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Megan Austin.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Iowa City Charter Preamble,
and Article 11 (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 —
March 29, 2016 (New District formed). Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18
years of age unless specific qualifications are stated.
Moved and seconded to adjourn regular meeting at 8:25 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
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SubmitteZ9 fo cati n — 5/12/15.
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
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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May 5, 2015
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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 corner
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. Hay k, Mayor
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Mari K. Karr, City Clerk