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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 27, 2015
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Fruin, Dilkes, Karr,
Andrew, Boothroy, Yapp, Hargadine, Ford, Bowers, Moran, Hightshoe, Morris, O'Brien,
Kelsey, Hart, Havel.
The Mayor proclaimed: Paint the Town Purple Day — July 31, April Holden, Angelica
Vannatta, and Ali Winn accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Mayor Hayek stated there were a number of people present to address Council on
the Recreation Center matter and Police policies, and asked that the two items on the
Consent Calendar related to this be removed for separate consideration. Moved by
Payne, seconded by Dobyns, that the items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to consider as a
separate items 3f(8) Black Kids Play Too and 3f(9):Petition End Discrimination against
black youth:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: July 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): Citizens
Police Review Board — June 16; Civil Service Commission — July 14; Historic
Preservation Commission — May 14; Historic Preservation Commission — June 11;
Human Rights Commission — June 16; Parks & Recreation Commission — May 13;
Parks & Recreation Commission — June 10; Planning and Zoning Commission —
May 18; Planning and Zoning Commission — June 4; Planning and Zoning
Commission — July 2; Public Art Advisory Committee — June 4.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Orchard Green Inc., dba Orchard Green
Restaurant, 521 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Chackalackal Inc., dba
One Twenty Six, 126 E. Washington St.; Class B Beer Permit for Cindy Ruppert, dba
The Basket Cases, 601 St. Thomas Ct. Class C Liquor License for Caffrey IC, Inc.,
dba Iowa City Fieldhouse, 118 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for High
Energy Food Concepts, dba Martini's, 127 E. College St.; Outdoor Service Area for
High Energy Food Concepts, dba Martini's, 127 E. College St.; Special Class C
Liquor License for The Englert Civic Theatre, Inc., dba Englert Theatre, The, 221 E.
Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for TLC Omnibus Inc., dba Forbidden Planet,
111 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Osaka House LLC., dba Osaka
House Restaurant, 122 E. Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for 1 st & Main
Hospitality LLC., dba Pullman, 17 S. Dubuque St.; RES. 15-232, TO ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT to Caffrey IC, Inc., dba Fieldhouse Iowa City, 118 S. Dubuque
St.
New: Class B Beer Permit for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go #502, 2303
Muscatine; Class B Beer Permit for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go #504, 1310
Gilbert St.; RES. 15-231, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Kum & Go LC, dba
Kum & Go #504,1310 Gilbert St.; Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go # 502, 2303
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Muscatine Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Bob's Your Uncle, Inc., dba Bob's Your
Uncle, 2208 N. Dodge St.
Resolutions and Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of
$12,361,922.52 for the period of May 1 through May 31, 2015, as recommended by
the Finance Director subject to audit. Approve disbursements in the amount of
$19,321,313.00 for the period of June 1 through June 30, 2015, as recommended by
the Finance Director subject to audit; RES. 15-232, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE 2014 STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RES. 15-233,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY GATEWAY PROJECT [HDP -
3715(652) --71-52]; RES. 15-234, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR EVAN HEIGHTS, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 15-235,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER,
WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR SANDHILL
ESTATES, PART 3, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 15-236, AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT
OF WATER METERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016; RES. 15-237, AUTHORIZING
THE PROCUREMENT OF MOTOR FUELS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016; RES. 15-
238, AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF ONE (1) STREET SWEEPER;
RES. 15-239, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT FOR DESIGN, PRODUCTION, AND
MAILING OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY UTILITY BILL, LANDFILL BILL, - - -
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE BILL, ENVELOPES, AND WEB SERVICE FOR ONE
ADDITIONAL YEAR; RES. 15-240, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CO-
SPONSOR, WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, A BIKE -SHARE PROGRAM
USING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE IOWA CLEAN AIR ATTAINMENT PROGRAM
(ICAAP) FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; RES. 15-241,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT [2016 -TS -
009] FOR THE CONVERSION OF FIRST AVENUE FROM A FOUR -LANE TO A
THREE -LANE ROADWAY; RES. 15-242, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT [2016 -TS -015] FOR THE
CONVERSION OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD FROM A FOUR -LANE TO A
THREE -LANE ROADWAY; RES. 15-243, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY ELIMINATING ONE SENIOR
MW — LANDFILL POSITION AFSCME GRADE 12, AND ADDING ONE LANDFILL
OPERATOR POSITION, AFSCME GRADE 9; RES. 15-244, ACCEPTING THE
DEDICATION OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2015037 AS PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
ADJACENT TO 629 S. RIVERSIDE DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for August 18 on an ordinance
vacating an un -paved street right-of-way known as Auditor's Parcel #2008020 and
two utility easements adjacent to Lot 10 of Highlander Development Third Addition
located east of Northgate Drive (VAC15-00002); Setting a public hearing for August
18 on an ordinance vacating the un -paved portion of Harrison Street located west of
Linn (VAC15-00004); Setting a public hearing for August 18 on an ordinance
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amending Title 14: Zoning to Zoning to add a definition for "Rooftop Service Areas"
and establish standards for such uses; RES. 15-245, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for August 18 ON AMENDING THE FY2016 OPERATING BUDGET.
Correspondence: Nancy Bird regarding Support requested to improve
Downtown alleys [Staff response included]; Jerry Bokassa regarding Illegal
Eviction?; Linda Quinn regarding Proposal to ban plastic bags; Lucy Morris
regarding Post Office [Staff response included]; Rebecca Calacci regarding Mark
Moen; Martha Norbeck regarding RISE proposed questions; Brian Flanagan
regarding Hometown pride; Assistant Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of two (2) NO PARKING ANY TIME signs for southbound traffic on the
southwest corner of the Dublin Drive and Killarney Road intersection; Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) STOP sign on the northeast corner
of the Prairie Du Chien Road and St. Clement Street intersection; Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Removal of (3) metered parking spaces on the south
side of Jefferson Street at the intersection with Linn Street and establishment of
moped / motorcycle permit parking at the same location; Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding Installation of YIELD signs on Rochester Court and Ridgeway Drive at
their respective intersections with Ashwood Drive; Barbara Vinograde regarding
Hello from the Free Medical Clinic
Moved by Mims, seconded by Throgmorton, to accept correspondence (items 3f(8)
and (9) from Tabitha Wiggins regarding Testimony For City Council Meeting — Black
Kids Play Too [Staff memo included] and the Petition signed by 203 people (Carol
Adderley, Enough Already, Barbara Anderson, Adrian Aron, Elizabeth Baertlein, LaMar
Barber, Sara Barron, Jennifer Baum, Anna Bell, Faith Bennett, Kim Bergen -Jackson,
Destiney Blount, Anthony Bodensteiner, Michelle Boss, Pat Bowen, Loraine Brenner,
Morgan Brittain, Alecia Brooks, K. Burno, Marlow Burrell, Daryl Byrd, Silvia Carlisle,
Ulrike Carlson, Savannah Carlstrom, Tiffany Carter, Leroy Carter, Kenneth Clair, Mary
Clark, Shelby Clinton, Katie Coleman, Jennifer Comstock, Peter Correll, Kathleen
Crose, Anthony D, Michael Davis, Klyvens Delaunay, Carol deProsse, Hannah Doerge,
Patrick Dolan, John Downing, Hannah Drollinger, Charlie Eastham, Doreen
Edmundson, Thomas Eisenberg, Anna Evans, Seth Ferreira, Samantha Fillenworth,
Lynne Findley, Africa Flowers, Jon Fogarty, Lesa Frantz, Anaisa Galvan, Tony
Gatewood, Joel Gilbertson -White, Sukurat Giwa, Robert Glasgow, Dillon Goodlaxson,
Christopher Goodmann, Barbara Goodnow, Tarik Gordon, Sarah Green, Justin Haines,
Joan Hall, Jeanette Hall, Sally Hartman, Gregory Hearns, Travis Heck, Sara Henryson,
Aneisa Hicks, Heather Highly. Morris Hill. Stephanie Hnesh, Melody Hobert Mellecker,
Jenny Holzhauser, Jennifer Hood, Jason Hull, Michael Hussey, Shirine Hutchinson,
Laura Jackson, Kenja Jackson, Kenja Jackson, Rebelah Jalilian-Nosraty, Alexandria
Jamison -Thomas, Palermo Jefri, Kenyatta Johnson, Armisha Johnson, Braeden Jones,
Emone Jordan, Anita Jung, M. K., Sarah Kanouse, Virginia Keith, Philip Kemp,
Sarahann Kolder, Cody Kuhens, Robert LaCroix, Merry Landenberger, Ike Lang, Sara
Langenberg, Nyiesha Lawson, Joanna Lawson, George Lazaro, Theresa Lewis, Kari
Lichtenberg, Marleen Linares, Brooks Love, Allyson Malandra, Sergio Maldonado,
Tanya Mann, Cheryl Marks, Audrey Martin, David Martinez, Latisha McDaniel, Ronnie
McDowell, John McKerley, Allison McNeese, Harding Meaghan, Tineke Melvin, Isabel
Mendoza, Laura Mendoza, Annette Michaels, Jill Moffett, Regina Morones, Nathanial
Moy, Jibreel Mustefa, Sarah Neighbors, Jaime Nevins, Frederick Newell, Mary Nichols -
Marshall, Mary Nichols -Marshall, Miranda Nielson, Kathleen Nolan, Rebecca Nyangufi,
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Emily Obert, Alison Oliver, Paul Olson, Julie Olson, Natalie Parker, Shakira Parker,
Rose Phillips, Gerardo Ramirez, Fay Rasario, Maryann Rasmussen, Osa Renko, Jace
Repshire, Ann Rhodes, Santiago Rhone, Derma Rivera -Aguirre, Malik Samuel, Yolanda
Sanchez, Cassandra Santiago, Ryan Schweer, Stacia Scott, Deonte Seals, Matt
Seeman, Glara Seo, Andrew Sharkey, Mahmoud Siddig, Jessica Smith, Matt Smith,
Shannen Smith, Margaret Smith, Timothy Smith, Renee Speh, Linda Stewart Kroon,
Shubiri Sula, Amy Sundermann, Jayne Swift, Amanda Swygard, Anne Tanner, Dorothy
Taylor, Dana Taylor, Jasmine Terrell, Nashika Tetteh, Denelle Thomas, Sean Towley,
Seipati Tshabalala, Okechukwu Ukah, Peggy Valdes, Nehemiah Vasser, Anne Ventullo,
Chris Vincent, Cerina Wade, Holly Waite, Heather Weber, Kim Webster, Lauren
Weinstock, Staci Wendt, Kayla Wheeler, Dorothy Whiston, Dave Whiting, Courtney
Wilkinson, Dawn Willging, James Willging, Tashondia Williams, Dustin Willnitz, Tyler
Wright, Allison Wright, Terry Yin, Lori Young, Kineret Zabner, Zachary Zaffis, Lydia
Zhu) regarding End Discrimination against black youth in Iowa City and its public
spaces [See staff memo from previous item]. The following individuals appeared:
LaTasha McDaniel, 331 Willow Wind Place; Tashundra Gathright, 2001 Sherman Dr.;
Okey Ukah; Destini Estes, 913 Y2 N/ Governor St.; Latasha DeLoach, 2826 Whispering
Meadows; Jason Lewis, 1403 Hollywood Blvd.; Brent Watkins, 2675 Heinz Rd. #7; Jerry
Bokassa; Mary Gravitt; Dorothy Whiston, 317 Mahaska Dr., Consultation of Religious
Communities; Pauline (Polly) Nichols Marshall; Frederick Newell; Charlie Eastham,
Consultation of Religious Communities; Royceanne Porter, 136 Appanoose Ct.; Jade
Howser, 1025 E. Washington St.; Joel Gilbertson White, 821 Spencer Dr.; Keshon
Trice; Tayo Arop, 620 S. Dodge St.; Ernie Cox, 1250 Guildford; Kayla Wheeler; and
Darren Craner. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared
the motion to accept correspondence carried.
Mary Gravitt appeared regarding a need for bus shelters on the Towncrest bus;
requested a full time maintenance person at the Iowa City Public Library; and the
condition of the curb ramps in the downtown area. Darrell Hanson, 83 Durango Place,
cited problems in reducing the four lanes to three lanes on Mormon Trek. [Council took
a brief recess]
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 0.41 acres of land
located at 705 and 709 S. Clinton Street from Intensive Commercial (CI -1) Zone to
Riverfront Crossings — Central Crossings (RFC -CX) Zone (REZ15-00008). Moved by
Mims, seconded by Botchway to continue public hearing and defer first consideration of
ordinance conditionally rezoning 0.41 acres of land located at 705 and 709 S. Clinton
Street from Intensive Commercial (CI -1) Zone to Riverfront Crossings — Central
Crossings (RFC -CX) Zone (REZ15-00008 to August 18 Development Services
Coordinator Yapp presented a power point. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to approve a letter to the Johnson County
Planning and Zoning Commission rezoning from County Agriculture (A) to County
Residential (R3) for approximately 40 acres of property located at 3051 Buchmayer
Bend NE in the Iowa City/Johnson County Fringe Area (CZ15-00002).
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the PCC Pavement Rehabilitation
Project 2015, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City
Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one
appeared.
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Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-246, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT 2015,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 917 North Dodge Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 15-247, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 917 NORTH DODGE
STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 1111 East Burlington Street and rescinding Resolution No. 14-262. No
one appeared.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-248, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1111 EAST
BURLINGTON STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 318 South Lucas Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-249, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 318 SOUTH LUCAS
STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a development agreement,
including the transfer of land described therein, by and between the City of Iowa City,
Iowa and CASL Holdings, LLC. Economic Development Coordinator Ford presented a
power point. Neighborhood Services Dir. Boothroy present for discussion. Martha
Norbeck, 906 S. 7th Ave., appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-250, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THE TRANSFER OF
LAND, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND CASL HOLDINGS,
LLC.
A public comment period was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's FY16 Annual
Action Plan Amendment #1, which is a sub -part of Iowa City's 2016-2020 Consolidated
Plan (City Steps), authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan and all necessary
certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. No one
appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 15-251, ADOPTING IOWA
CITY'S FY16 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT #1, WHICH IS A SUB -PART OF
IOWA CITY'S 2016-2020 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS
TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
A public comment period was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's FY15 Annual
Action Plan Amendment #2, which is a sub -part of Iowa City's 2011-2015 Consolidated
Plan (City Steps), authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan and all necessary
certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. No one
appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-252, ADOPTING IOWA
CITY'S FY15 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT #2, WHICH IS A SUB -PART OF
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IOWA CITY'S 2011-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS
TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-253, REJECTING BIDS
RECEIVED ON JULY 10, 2015 FOR THE WILLOW CREEK/KIWANIS PARK
RENOVATION PROJECT. Parks & Recreation Dir. Moran present for discussion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending Title 9, entitled
"Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 1, entitled "Definitions, Administration and
Enforcement of Traffic Provisions," and Chapter 8, entitled "Bicycles," to expand the
definition of "Bicycle"; permit the riding of two bicycles abreast each other; remove the
requirement that bicyclists ride to the far right side of the road; and authorize the
impoundment of inoperable bicycles, be given first vote. Individual Council Members
expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to make the following appointments to
Board and Commissions: appoint appoint Mark Signs, 1825 Hollywood Blvd., Syndy
Conger, 1915 Calvin Ave., Emily Sieple, 47 Valley Ave., #7, to the Housing and
Community Development Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms
September 1, 2015 — September 1, 2018. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims to
accept correspondence from Sally Scott, Edie Pierce -Thomas, and Emily Seiple.
Appoint Paul Roesler, 30 Mary Ct., to the Parks and Recreation Commission for an
unexpired term, upon appointment — January 1, 2018. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa
City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated.
The Mayor noted 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); Appeals, Board of, for an unexpired five-year
term January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018. For a HVAC or building design
professional or qualified by experience and training .(Unexpired term); Community
Police Review Board for a four-year term, September 1, 2015 — September 1, 2019;
Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill three-year
terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016 (New District formed).
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to appoint Doug Hart as Police
Department replacement on the Johnson County E911 Service Board for a term
expiring January 1, 2016.
Council Member Dobyns reported on hosting RABRAI riders for breakfast, the early
ride through downtown Iowa City, and the possibility of Iowa City being a host city in the
future.
Council Member Payne reminded everyone of the annual Rummage in the Ramp
event.
Council Member Throgmorton reported on his participation in the Iowa City Pride
Parade; Affordable Housing Coalition's Mixer; Party in the Park at North Market Square;
the ADA's 25th anniversary celebration; and his recent visit to Prague participating in a
conference.
Council Member Botchway noted agenda item # 3d(11), bike sharing grant, and his
participating in bike sharing in other cities.
Mayor Hayek reported on his participation in the White House Conference on Aging.
Asst. City Manager Fruin announced Parks & Recreation Dir. Moran would be
celebrating his 32nd anniversary with the City and retiring on September 25; and noted
his projects over his past five years as Director.
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Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adjourn special meeting 9:40 p.m.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 7/15/15
Iowa City, special meeting, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding. Council
Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne. Absent:
Throgmorton.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations contained in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete from the
Consent Calendar and consider as a separate item 2d(2) Resolution agreement with
agreement with Lepic Kroeger for the 420th Street Industrial Park:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: June 16 Work Session; June 16 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 — May 21; Board of Adjustment — May 13; Citizens Police Review
Board — May 20; Housing and Community Development — April 16; Human Rights
Commission — May 19; Library Board of Trustees— May 28; Parks and Recreation
Commission — May 13; Telecommunications Commission — June 1.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; RES. 15-
224, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; Class C Liquor
License for Ride, 630 Iowa Ave.; Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Drugstore, 310
N. 1 st Ave; Class E Liquor License for The Liquor House, 425 S. Gilbert St.; Class C
Liquor License for The Iowa Chop House, 223 Washington St.; Class C Liquor
License for Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Special Class C
Liquor License for Nodo Downtown, 5 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Beer Permit for Big
Kmart #4315, 901 Hollywood Blvd.; Outdoor Service Area for Fraternal Order of
Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 W.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 15-225, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON
COUNTY FOR FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE IOWA CITY / JOHNSON COUNTY
SENIOR CENTER; RES. 15-226, ADOPTING AN END OF TRIP FACILITIES
POLICY FOR NEWLY CONSTRUCTED PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND WITH MAJOR
REMODELING OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTIES; Approve disbursements in the
amount of $8,059,112.08 for the period of April 1 through April 30, 2015, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 15-227, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY
27, 2015, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT
318 SOUTH LUCAS STREET; RES. 15-228, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JULY 27, 2015, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 1111 EAST BURLINGTON STREET.
Correspondence: Eric Bunchman regarding Disappointed (operation of Uber or
Lyft locally); David Robertson regarding Juvenile crime; Ginalie Swaim regarding
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Preservation At Its Best Award recipient 518 Bowery; Susan Manuel regarding Letter
Supporting National Service [Staff response included]; Bill Bennett regarding I. C.
Parking [Staff response included]; Jim Walters regarding Chauncey Tower; Blake
Stokes regarding Internship Opportunities [Staff response included]; Judy Pfohl
regarding Post Office mural.
Rev. Doyle Landry appeared re race in Iowa City.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-229, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN A LISTING AGREEMENT WITH LEPIC - KROEGER REALTORS FOR THE
420TH STREET INDUSTRIAL PARK. Mayor Hayek stated he would be abstaining from
this item due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro tem Mims presiding. The Mayor Pro
tem declared the resolution adopted, 5/0/1/1, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Dickens, Dobyns, Mims, Payne, Botchway. Abstaining: Hayek; Absent:
Throgmorton.
Mayor Hayek now presiding. 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. 15-4628, AMENDING THE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY PLAN FOR SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS PART 1 TO
ALLOW A REDUCTION OF THE FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR CERTAIN
PROPERTIES LOCATED ON BLAZING STAR DRIVE (REZ15-00011), be voted on for
final passage at this time. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at
this time. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Steve Gordon.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and- -
voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to
be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that
ORD. 15-4629, REZONING APPROXIMATELY 12,000 SQUARE FEET OF
PROPERTY FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB -2) ZONE TO CENTRAL
BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB -5) ZONE LOCATED AT 410 IOWA AVE. (REZ15-00010),
be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinance 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. 15-4630, CONDITIONALLY REZONING 7.8 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED
ON THE WEST SIDE OF MILLER AVE, SOUTH OF BENTON STREET, FROM
MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (RS -8) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
OVERLAY / MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (OPD -8) ZONE
(REZ13-00010), be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved and seconded that
the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Del Holland.
Moved and seconded to defer to July 27 a resolution awarding contract and
authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for the construction of
the Willow Creek / Kiwanis Park Renovation Project.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinance to be considered and voted
on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is be finally
passed, be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD.
15-4631, AMENDING TITLE 17, CHAPTER 1, BUILDING CODE, BY ADOPTING THE
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2015 EDITION, INCLUDING APPENDIX K, AND
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THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2 015 E D I T 10 N, INCLUDING
APPENDIX F AND APPENDIX J, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS THEREOF; ADOPTING SECTION 103.6(1)(A) OF THE CODE OF
IOWA (THE STATE ELECTRICAL CODE) AND SECTION 105.4(1)(A) OF THE CODE
OF IOWA (THE STATE PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL CODES); REPEALING
CHAPTERS 2, PLUMBING CODE, 3, ELECTRICAL CODE, 4, MECHANICAL CODE,
5, ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE, AND 13, FUEL GAS CODE;
AMENDING CHAPTER 12, ENTITLED APPEALS; AND AMENDING TITLE 6,
ENTITLED PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED NUISANCES;
TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY
OF THE RESIDENTS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, be voted on for final passage at this
time. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinance 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. 15-4632, AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 1, FIRE CODE, BY ADOPTING THE
2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE TO REGULATE AND GOVERN
THE SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION
HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS AND DEVICES, AND FROM CONDITIONS
HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR PROPERTY IN THE OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS AND
PREMISES IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
PERMITS, be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinance 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. 15-4633, AMENDING TITLE 17, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING,"
CHAPTER 11, ENTITLED "LICENSING," TO REFLECT THAT ALL LICENSES FOR
BUILDING TRADES ARE ISSUED BY THE STATE EXCEPT FOR SANITARY SEWER
AND WATER SERVICE INSTALLER, be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved
and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinance 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. 15-4634, AMENDING TITLE 6, ENTITLED "PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY,--
CHAPTER
AFETY,"CHAPTER 10, ENTITLED "SMOKE FREE PLACES," TO PROHIBIT SMOKING
ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES IN AREAS WHERE IT IS ILLEGAL TO SMOKE
TOBACCO, be voted on for final passage at this time. Johnson County Public Health
Dir. Doug Beardsley appeared. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Juan Gatica
and Jody Murph.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 5:50 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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Submitted for publication - 7/21/15.
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
JULY 15, 2015
Iowa City, special meeting, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding. Council
Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne. Absent:
Throgmorton. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Yapp, Grier.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, that the items and recommendations
contained in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended and to delete from the Consent Calendar and consider as a separate item
2d(2) Resolution agreement with agreement with Lepic Kroeger for the 420th Street
Industrial Park:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: June 16 Work Session; June 16 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 — May 21; Board of Adjustment — May 13; Citizens Police Review
Board — May 20; Housing and Community Development — April 16; Human Rights
Commission — May 19; Library Board of Trustees— May 28; Parks and Recreation
Commission — May 13; Telecommunications Commission — June 1.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for I.C. Mill Associates, LLC., dba Mill
Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; RES. 15-224, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to
I.C. Mill Associates, LLC., dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; Outdoor
Service Area for I.C. Mill Restaurant, LLC., dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington
St.; Class C Liquor License for Red Bike Iowa City LLC, dba Ride, 630 Iowa Ave.;
Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee, Drugstore, 310 N. 1St Ave;
Class E Liquor License for Caylor Enterprises LLC., dba The Liquor House, 425 S.
Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Twenty Three LLC, dba The Iowa Chop
House, 223 Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Jimmy Jack's Inc., dba
Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Special Class C Liquor
License for Silver Asklof L.L.C., dba Nodo Downtown, 5 S. Dubuque St.; Class C
Beer Permit for Kmart Corporation, dba Big Kmart #4315, 901 Hollywood Blvd.;
Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Aerie No. 695 Fraternal Order of Eagles, dba
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 W.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 15-225, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON
COUNTY FOR FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE IOWA CITY / JOHNSON COUNTY
SENIOR CENTER; RES. 15-226, ADOPTING AN END OF TRIP FACILITIES
POLICY FOR NEWLY CONSTRUCTED PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND WITH MAJOR
REMODELING OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTIES; Approve disbursements in the
amount of $8,059,112.08 for the period of April 1 through April 30, 2015, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 15-227, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY
27, 2015, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT
318 SOUTH LUCAS STREET; RES. 15-228, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
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JULY 27, 2015, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 1111 EAST BURLINGTON STREET.
Correspondence: Eric Bunchman regarding Disappointed (operation of Uber or
Lyft locally); David Robertson regarding Juvenile crime; Ginalie Swaim regarding
Preservation At Its Best Award recipient 518 Bowery; Susan Manuel regarding Letter
Supporting National Service [Staff response included]; Bill Bennett regarding I. C.
Parking [Staff response included]; Jim Walters regarding Chauncey Tower; Blake
Stokes regarding Internship Opportunities [Staff response included]; Judy Pfohl
regarding Post Office mural.
Rev. Doyle Landry appeared re race in Iowa City.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 15-229, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN A LISTING AGREEMENT WITH LEPIC - KROEGER REALTORS
FOR THE 420TH STREET INDUSTRIAL PARK. Mayor Hayek stated he would be
abstaining from this item due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro tem Mims presiding.
The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted, 5/0/1/1, with the following division
of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickens, Dobyns, Mims, Payne, Botchway. Abstaining: Hayek;
Absent: Throgmorton.
Mayor Hayek now presiding. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the
rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the
second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 15-4628, AMENDING THE
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY PLAN FOR SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS PART
1 TO ALLOW A REDUCTION OF THE FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR CERTAIN
PROPERTIES LOCATED ON BLAZING STAR DRIVE (REZ15-00011), be voted on for
final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance
be finally adopted at this time. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Payne, to accept
correspondence from Steve Gordon.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 15-4629, REZONING APPROXIMATELY 12,000 SQUARE
FEET OF PROPERTY FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB -2) ZONE TO
CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB -5) ZONE LOCATED AT 410 IOWA AVE.
(REZ15-00010), be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor requested
Council Members disclose any ex parte communications and Council Member Dobyns
reported a conversation with Asst. City Manager Fruin. Moved by Mims, seconded by
Botchway, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the rule requiring ordinance 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. 15-4630, CONDITIONALLY REZONING 7.8 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF MILLER AVE, SOUTH OF BENTON
STREET, FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (RS -8) TO PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY / MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
(OPD -8) ZONE (REZ13-00010), be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor
requested Council Members disclose any ex parte communications and none were
reported. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance be finally
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adopted at this time. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to accept
correspondence from Del Holland.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to defer to July 27 a resolution awarding
contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for the
construction of the Willow Creek / Kiwanis Park Renovation Project.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the rule requiring ordinance to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is be finally passed, be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 15-4631, AMENDING TITLE 17, CHAPTER 1, BUILDING
CODE, BY ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2015 EDITION,
INCLUDING APPENDIX K, AND THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2015
EDITION, INCLUDING APPENDIX F AND APPENDIX J, AND PROVIDING FOR
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; ADOPTING SECTION 103.6(1)(A) OF THE
CODE OF IOWA (THE STATE ELECTRICAL CODE) AND SECTION 105.4(1)(A) OF
THE CODE OF IOWA (THE STATE PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL CODES);
REPEALING CHAPTERS 2, PLUMBING CODE, 3, ELECTRICAL CODE, 4,
MECHANICAL CODE, 5, ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE, AND
13, FUEL GAS CODE; AMENDING CHAPTER 12, ENTITLED APPEALS; AND
AMENDING TITLE 6, ENTITLED PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, CHAPTER 1,
ENTITLED NUISANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH,
WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE RESIDENTS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, be voted on
for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance
be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that the rule requiring ordinance 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. 15-4632, AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 1, FIRE CODE, BY
ADOPTING THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE TO
REGULATE AND GOVERN THE SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE STORAGE, HANDLING AND
USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS AND DEVICES, AND FROM
CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR PROPERTY IN THE OCCUPANCY OF
BUILDINGS AND PREMISES IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND PROVIDING FOR
THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS, be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by
Payne, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, that the rule requiring ordinance 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. 15-4633, AMENDING TITLE 17, ENTITLED 'BUILDING AND
HOUSING," CHAPTER 11, ENTITLED "LICENSING," TO REFLECT THAT ALL
LICENSES FOR BUILDING TRADES ARE ISSUED BY THE STATE EXCEPT FOR
SANITARY SEWER AND WATER SERVICE INSTALLER, be voted on for final
passage at this time. Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that the rule requiring ordinance 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. 15-4634, AMENDING TITLE 6, ENTITLED "PUBLIC HEALTH
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AND SAFETY," CHAPTER 10, ENTITLED "SMOKE FREE PLACES," TO PROHIBIT
SMOKING ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES IN AREAS WHERE IT IS ILLEGAL TO
SMOKE TOBACCO, be voted on for final passage at this time. Johnson County Public
Health Dir. Doug Beardsley appeared. Moved by Payne, seconded by Dobyns, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to
accept correspondence from Juan Gatica and Jody Murph.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn meeting 5:50 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk