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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 1:00 p.m. at Ashton House. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Throgmorton. Absent: Payne. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr,
Bockenstedt, Knoche, Andrew, Korpel, Hightshoe, Ford, O'Brien.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved, by Botchway, seconded by Mims, that the items and recommendations in
the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: November 10 Work Session; November 10 Special Formal Official &
Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission — August 20; Airport Commission — September 17; Historic
Preservation Commission — October 8; Housing and Community Development
Commission - October 22; Human Rights Commission — October 20; Library Board
of Trustees - October 22; Planning and Zoning Commission — October 15; Planning
and Zoning Commission — November 5.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 15-365, APPROVING THE HAZARD
MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP) ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR
PROJECT DR4187; RES. 15-366, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE ASHTON
HOUSE RAMP AND SIDEWALK PROJECT; RES. 15-367, AUTHORIZING
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY LOCAL HOMELESS
COORDINATING BOARD'S WINTER EMERGENCY TEMPORARY SHELTER
PROJECT; RES. 15-368, AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF ONE (1)
LANDFILL TRASH COMPACTOR AND ONE (1) LANDFILL TRACK TYPE
TRACTOR.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 15-369, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
DECEMBER 15, 2015, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 628 NORTH JOHNSON STREET; RES. 15-370, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON DECEMBER 15, 2015 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA CITY GATEWAY PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE
SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; Setting a hearing for December
15 for a vacation of approximately 390 square feet of right of way running north -
south between 124 Benton St and 731 Riverside Drive (VAC15-00006).
Correspondence: Daniel Greenwald regarding The Closure of Hoover School;
Nancy Davin regarding Suggestion [Staff response included]; Derek Johnk regarding
Highland Park Improvement [Staff response included]; Nancy Bird regarding
Washington Street support requested; Sally Scott; Bob Welsh; Charlie Eastham;
Maryann Dennis and Dick Klausner regarding November 30 Strategic Planning.
Council Member Throgmorton stated he would be abstaining from the following item.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-371, INTENT TO
CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE
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REDEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THE TRANSFER OF LAND, BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE CHAUNCEY, L.L.C. AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for December 15 AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE THEREOF. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/0/1/1, Payne
absent, Throgmorton abstaining.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five-year term January 1, 2016 - December 31,
2020; Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for a five- year term January 1, 2014 —
December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised; Full term); Appeals, Board of, for a five-year
term January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020 - For a Licensed Electrician or qualified by
experience and training; 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; Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St.
representative to fill three-year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016 (New District
formed); Public Art Advisory Committee for a three-year term, January 1, 2016 —
January 1, 2019. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December
9, 2015. Housing and Community Development Commission for an unexpired term —
September 1, 2017; Housing and Community Development Commission for an
unexpired term — September 1, 2018.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Board of Adjustment for a five-year term,
January 1, 2016 — January 1, 2021; Human Rights Commission for an unexpired
term upon appointment — January 1, 2018. Correspondence included in Council
packet. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2015.
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six
publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn special meeting 1:05 p.m.
and begin Strategic Planning work session. , o
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 11 /10/15
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Award to Hoover Elementary student
James Tinkham.
The Mayor proclaimed National Native American Heritage Month — November,
Human Rights Commissioner Joe Coulter accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: October 20 Special Formal Official & Complete; October 20 Work Session;
October 20 Regular Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Board of
Adjustment — September 14; Housing and Community Development Commission —
September 17; Human Rights Commission — September 16; Library Board of
Trustees — September 24; Parks and Recreation Commission — September 9;
Planning & Zoning Commission — October 1; Telecommunications Commission —
September 28.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Brix, 209 N. Linn St.; Class B Liquor License for Clarion
Highlander Hotel Conference Center, 2525 N. Dodge St.; Special Class C Liquor
License for Filmscene, 118 E. College St., Suite 101; Class E Liquor License for
Fareway Stores, Inc., #304, 2765 Commerce Dr.; Class E Liquor License for
Fareway Stores, Inc., #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Iowa
City Fast Break, 2580 Naples Ave.; Class B Native Wine Permit for Sweets and
Treats, 201 S. Clinton St., Suite 181; RES. 15-342, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT
for Clarion Highlander Hotel & Conference Center, 2525 N. Dodge St. New: Five
Day Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Downtown District, 200 Block of Dubuque
St., Black Hawk Mini Park.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 15-343, APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN SELF -SUPPORTED
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ALLOW THE TEMPORARY AND
LIMITED SALE, CONSUMPTION, AND POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL DURING THE
DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY MARKET; RES. 15-344, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK PLAYGROUND
REPLACEMENT PROJECT; RES. 15-345, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2015 SANITARY SEWER
REHABILITATION PROJECT; RES. 15-346, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
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2015 LANDFILL CHEMICAL STORAGE BUILDING REPLACEMENT PROJECT;
RES. 15-347, FINDING THE NECESSITY TO INSTITUTE EMERGENCY
PROCEEDINGS, AND APPROVING THE REPLACEMENT OF BOILERS AT THE
ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION CENTER; RES. 15-348, APPROVING THE
ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT CREATING THE CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED
COALITION; RES. 15-349, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 2015
ANNUAL URBAN RENEWAL AREA REPORT; RES. 15-350, DIRECTING THE
FILING OF CERTIFICATION UNDER IOWA CODE SECTION 403.19 FOR THE
2015 END OF YEAR CERTIFICATION OF URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS; RES.
15-351, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF KEMP'S ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
Sending a letter recommending approval of a rezoning of approximately 3.72 acres
of property from County Agriculture (A) to County Single Family Residential (R)
located at 5092 American Legion Road in the Iowa City/Johnson County Fringe Area
(CZ15-00003); RES. 15-352, AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF REFUSE
AND RECYCLING SERVICES; RES. 15-353, AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF
THE CONTRACT FOR CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SERVICES WITH US BANK;
RES. 15-354, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING FOR CO-SPONSORSHIP OF SUMMER OF THE ARTS
WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA; RES. 15-355, TERMINATING AN ACCESS
EASEMENT AND PARKING AGREEMENT INCIDENT TO AGREEMENT FOR
PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT WITH HIERONYMUS SQUARE ASSOCIATES,
L.L.C., AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
ACCESS EASEMENT AND PARKING AGREEMENT WITH IOWA CITY HOTEL
ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN LOTS ON BLOCK
102, IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND CONSENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF SAID
AGREEMENT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 15-356, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
DECEMBER 15, 2015, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 1316 MUSCATINE AVENUE; RES. 15-357, INTENT TO CONSIDER
AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND CASL HOLDINGS, LLC, FOR TRANSFER AND DEVELOPMENT OF CITY -
OWNED PROPERTY AT THE CORNER OF COURT AND LINN STREETS AND
THE DEVELOPMENT THEREOF, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for
December 15 AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF;
Setting a public hearing for December 15 on an ordinance rezoning 16.3 acres of
land from Interim Development Research Park (ID -RP) Zone to Low Density Single
Family (RS -5) Zone located south of Kennedy Parkway and west of Camp Cardinal
Boulevard (REZ15-00018); Setting a public hearing for December 15 on an
ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.03 acres of property from
Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone to Riverfront Crossings - Central Crossings
(RFC -CX) Zone located at 602, 604, 608, 610, 614, 620, 628 South Dubuque Street
(REZ15-00020); Setting a public hearing for December 15 on an ordinance rezoning
approximately 7.98 acres of property from Commercial Office (CO -1) to Intensive
Commercial (CI -1) Zone located east of Mormon Trek Boulevard between Grace
Drive and Eagle View Drive (REZ15-00021); Setting a public hearing for December
15 on a vacation of air rights 25' above pavement grade over public right-of-way in
the north -south alleyway between East Harrison Street and East Prentiss Street to
allow a pedestrian skywalk (VAC15-00005); RES. 15-358, SETTING A PUBLIC
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HEARING FOR DECEMBER 15, 2015, REGARDING THE INTENT TO ENTER
INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT
GROUP FOR COMMERCIAL SPACE WITHIN THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY;
RES. 15-359, APPROVING THE COMPETITIVE CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES
FOR DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY -
UNIVERSITY PROJECT I URBAN RENEWAL AREA; 2) DETERMINING THAT THE
OFFER SUBMITTED BY HSI, L.L.C. SATISFIES THE OFFERING
REQUIREMENTS AND DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY TO ENTER INTO
AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT
WITH HSI, L.L.C. IN THE EVENT THAT NO COMPETING PROPOSALS ARE
SUBMITTED; 3) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED
CONVEYANCE; AND 4) SOLICITING COMPETING PROPOSALS.
Correspondence: Jerry Bokassa regarding Racism in Iowa City; Kristin Cannon
regarding Halloween [Staff response included]; Caryl Lyons; Diane Henry regarding
Comprehensive Plan Amendment; Sally Scott regarding Funds for Towncrest Senior
Housing; Annie Tucker regarding Working with people who are upset or angry; Alex
Kramer regarding Homeless Shelter interview [Staff response included]; Sheila
Daniels regarding Pedestrian Walkway — Newton Road [Staff response included];
Marcia Emmons regarding Street Lighting [Staff response included]; Tharius Heaven
regarding They Did Not Take The Call; Jennifer Watkins regarding Housing $$$; Jeff
Wrede regarding Traffic Concern by Southeast; Katherine Hall; Cathy Stange
regarding Minimum Wage Ordinance [Staff response included]; Garry Hauser
regarding New Council questions [Staff response included]; Ryan Durbin regarding
Elections [Staff response included]; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of (1) NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the southwest corner of
the intersection of East Court Street and Clark Street ; Traffic Engineering Planner:
Installation of (2) NO PARKING AT ANY TIME signs on the east side of George
Street, from the Oaknoll skywalk to Oakcrest Street; Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding Removal of parking prohibition on the east side of Stevens Drive, adjacent
to 160 Southgate Avenue.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave., appeared regarding the City's Aaa Bond rating; City
Transit routes; bus shelters; affordable housing; and free summer membership in the
Rec. Center programs. Adil Adams, owner American Taxi, congratulated newly elected
City Council members; and raised concerns regarding continued operation of the
University Night Ride and his business. Joy Beadleston, 1570 S. First Ave., thanked
the City for their efforts in returning bus service to Sycamore Mall and Eastdale Plaza;
and applauded the service provide by the University Night Ride program. Roger Knight,
Jr., 320 E. Washington St., stated University Night Ride program was needed;
encouraged passage of ImOn agenda items; challenge new City Council to reduce
sidewalk cafes and experience City services and talk to people. Doyle Landry, Positive
Vision Ministries, appeared noting the Marine Corps birthday and encouraged
consideration of a Veterans Center in the unused portion of the Library. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Mary Gravitt and Adil Adams.
Mayor Hayek and Council Member Dickens abstained from following vote due to a
conflict of interest and left the meeting. Mayor Pro tem Mims now presiding.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 3, "Finance, Taxation and
Fees" Chapter 7, "Iowa City Downtown Self Supported Municipal Improvement District"
of the City Code, to re-establish the Iowa City Downtown Self -Supported Municipal
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Improvement District (SSMID) pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 386, Code of Iowa;
and providing for the establishment of an operation fund and the levy of an annual tax in
connection therewith. The following individuals appeared: Nancy Bird, Executive
Director of the Iowa City Downtown District; Karen Kubby, Board Member of the Iowa
City Downtown District and business owner, 1425 Ridge St.; Adil Adams, American
Taxi; Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave.; Joy Beadleston, 1570 S. First Ave.; Doyle
Landry, Positive Vision Ministries; and Roger Knight, Jr., 320 E. Washington St. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from Nancy Bird and Ritu Jain.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 3, "Finance, Taxation and
Fees" Chapter 7, "Iowa City Downtown Self Supported Municipal Improvement District'
of the City Code, to re-establish the Iowa City Downtown Self -Supported Municipal
Improvement District (SSMID) pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 386, Code of Iowa;
and providing for the establishment of an operation fund and the levy of an annual tax in
connection therewith, be given first vote. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion
carried, 5/0/2, Hayek and Dickens abstaining.
Mayor Hayek and Council Member Dickens returned to the meeting. Mayor Hayek
now presiding.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a lease of secure space located
in the Iowa City Data Center to IMON Communications, L.L.C.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-360, APPROVING A LEASE OF SECURE
SPACE LOCATED IN THE IOWA CITY DATA CENTER TO IMON
COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C. Patrice Carroll, President and CEO of ImOn
Communications, appeared. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/0/1.
Botchway abstaining.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-361, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST,
RESPECTIVELY, A MASTER AGREEMENT FOR SHARED USE PROJECTS
BETWEEN THE CITY AND IMON COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, AND AN AMENDMENT
PROVIDING FOR THREE SHARED USE PROJECTS. The following individuals
appeared: Lee Grassley, Regional Manager of Government Relations and Public
Affairs for Mediacom; and Roger Knight, Jr., 320 E. Washington St. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 6/0/1, Botchway abstaining.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-362, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND ImOn COMMUNICATIONS, LLC TO USE A PORTION OF CITY
STREETS AND PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF A FIBER OPTIC NETWORK. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 6/0/1, Botchway abstaining.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-363, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF PROPERTY LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1504 YEWELL STREET, WHICH IS A PUBLIC
NUISANCE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ABATING THE NUISANCE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-364, DISQUALIFYING PERSONS WHO
HAVE ADMITTED GUILT OR LIABILITY OR BEEN ADJUDICATED GUILTY OR LIABLE
IN ANY JUDICIAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING OF COMMITTING A
REPEATED OR WILLFUL VIOLATION OF THE IOWA WAGE PAYMENT COLLECTION
LAW, THE IOWA MINIMUM WAGE ACT, THE FEDERAL FAIR LABOR STANDARDS
ACT OR COMPARABLE STATE STATUTES OR LOCAL ORDINANCES FROM
ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS WITH THE CITY AND FROM RECEIVING ANY
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DISCRETIONARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE. The following
individuals appeared: Charles Easton, 953 Canton St., and Doyle Landry, Positive Vision
Ministries.
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-
4647, AMENDING TITLE 3, "FINANCES, TAXATION, AND FEES", CHAPTER 4,
"SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES, AND PENALTIES",
SECTION 8, "PARKING VIOLATIONS", TO ADD A $50 PENALTY FOR SNOW
EMERGENCY PARKING VIOLATION, 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 ORD. 15-4648, AMENDING TITLE 17, ENTITLED
"BUILDING AND HOUSING," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "HOUSING CODE," TO
SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION BY PROHIBITING FURNITURE ON
ROOFS, ADDING STANDARDS FOR EXTERIOR BUILDING AND FENCE
SURFACES, REQUIRING SCREENING OF DUMPSTERS ON MULTI -FAMILY
DWELLINGS AND UNDER CERTAIN DECKS / PORCHES, LIMITING THE STORAGE
OF LANDSCAPING / CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL, AND REQUIRING GFCI
PROTECTED OUTLETS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS, be passed and
adopted. The following individuals appeared: Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave.; and
Roger Knight, Jr., 320 E. Washington St. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Hanh Kratz and Tim Weitzel.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 2 of the City Code, entitled
"Human Rights," to make the Title align with the Fair Housing Act and to update its
general provisions, be given first vote. Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave., appeared.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled "Business and
License Regulations," Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs," Section 3, entitled "Accessibility of
Records," and Section 6, entitled "Decals" to delete a duplicative provision and clarify the
need for a warrant to access business offices, be given first vote.
Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to Boards and
Commissions: reappoint Joe Coulter, and appoint Adil Adams, 2532 Bartelt Rd., #1 C,
and Eliza Jane Willis, 821 S. 7th Avenue, to the Human Rights Commission for three
vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1, 2016 — January 1, 2019; reappoint Joe
Younker, 1011 Sixth Avenue and Cara Hamann, 1112 Second Avenue to the Parks
and Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms, January 1, 2016 —
January 1, 2020; reappoint: Kathy Mitchell, 722 Iowa Avenue, and appoint Joylene
Beadleston, 1570 S. First Avenue, #7, to the Senior Center Commission for two
vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1, 2016 — December 31, 2019. (A third
vacancy is for an at -large member, who is an eligible elector of Johnson County Iowa
but not a resident of the City of Iowa City, and will be appointed by majority vote of the
six City Council appointees to the Commission.)
The Mayor noted 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, 2016 December 31, 2020, for a Licensed Electrician or qualified
by experience and training; Appeals, Board of, for a five-year term January 1, 2016 -
December 31, 2020; Public Art Advisory Committee for a three-year term, January 1,
2016 — January 1, 2019. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Kathy
Mitchell and Clay Claussen. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six
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publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.)
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for a five-year term January 1, 2014 — December 31,
2018 (Formerly advertised; Full term); Appeals, Board of — One vacancy to fill 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);
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, December 9, 2015.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Housing and Community Development
Commission for an unexpired term — September 1, 2017; Housing and Community
Development Commission for an unexpired term — September 1, 2018. Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2015.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 9:15 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karrl
Submitted for ublication — 11/18/15.
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
NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes,
Karr, Bockenstedt, Schaul, Knoche, Ford, Andrew, Boothroy, Laverman, Hightshoe,
Ream, Bowers, Rummel, Korpel, Yapp.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Award to Hoover Elementary student
James Tinkham.
The Mayor proclaimed National Native American Heritage Month — November,
Human Rights Commissioner Joe Coulter accepting.
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: October 20 Special Formal Official & Complete; October 20 Work Session;
October 20 Regular Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Board of
Adjustment — September 14; Housing and Community Development Commission —
September 17; Human Rights Commission — September 16; Library Board of
Trustees — September 24; Parks and Recreation Commission — September 9;
Planning & Zoning Commission — October 1; Telecommunications Commission —
September 28.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Brixco., LLC, dba Brix, 209 N. Linn St.; Class B Liquor
License for Posh Hotel LLC, dba Clarion Highlander Hotel Conference Center, 2525
N. Dodge St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Filmscene, dba Filmscene, 118 E.
College St., Suite 101; Class E Liquor License for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba
Fareway Stores, Inc., #304, 2765 Commerce Dr.; Class E Liquor License for
Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc., #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.; Class E
Liquor License for Reif Oil Company, dba Iowa City Fast Break, 2580 Naples Ave.;
Class B Native Wine Permit for Van Hook Custom Homes, LLC, dba Sweets and
Treats, 201 S. Clinton St., Suite 181; RES. 15-342, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT
for Posh Hotel, LLC., dba Clarion Highlander Hotel & Conference Center, 2525 N.
Dodge St. New: Five Day Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Downtown District
dba Iowa City Downtown District, 200 Block of Dubuque St., Black Hawk Mini Park.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 15-343, APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN SELF -SUPPORTED
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ALLOW THE TEMPORARY AND
LIMITED SALE, CONSUMPTION, AND POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL DURING THE
DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY MARKET; RES. 15-344, AWARDING CONTRACT to
Dostal Construction for $247,500.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE MERCER PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT; RES. 15-345,
AWARDING CONTRACT to Municipal Pipe Tool for $215,368.70 AND
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AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2015 SANITARY SEWER
REHABILITATION PROJECT; RES. 15-346, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
2015 LANDFILL CHEMICAL STORAGE BUILDING REPLACEMENT PROJECT;
RES. 15-347, FINDING THE NECESSITY TO INSTITUTE EMERGENCY
PROCEEDINGS, AND APPROVING THE REPLACEMENT OF BOILERS AT THE
ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION CENTER; RES. 15-348, APPROVING THE
ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT CREATING THE CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED
COALITION; RES. 15-349, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 2015
ANNUAL URBAN RENEWAL AREA REPORT; RES. 15-350, DIRECTING THE
FILING OF CERTIFICATION UNDER IOWA CODE SECTION 403.19 FOR THE
2015 END OF YEAR CERTIFICATION OF URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS; RES.
15-351, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF KEMP'S ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
Sending a letter recommending approval of a rezoning of approximately 3.72 acres
of property from County Agriculture (A) to County Single Family Residential (R)
located at 5092 American Legion Road in the Iowa City/Johnson County Fringe Area
(CZ15-00003); RES. 15-352, AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF REFUSE
AND RECYCLING SERVICES; RES. 15-353, AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF
THE CONTRACT FOR CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SERVICES WITH US BANK;
RES. 15-354, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING FOR CO-SPONSORSHIP OF SUMMER OF THE ARTS
WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA; RES. 15-355, TERMINATING AN ACCESS
EASEMENT AND PARKING AGREEMENT INCIDENT TO AGREEMENT FOR
PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT WITH HIERONYMUS SQUARE ASSOCIATES,
L.L.C., AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
ACCESS EASEMENT AND PARKING AGREEMENT WITH IOWA CITY HOTEL
ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN LOTS ON BLOCK
102, IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND CONSENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF SAID
AGREEMENT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 15-356, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
DECEMBER 15, 2015, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 1316 MUSCATINE AVENUE; RES. 15-357, INTENT TO CONSIDER
AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND CASL HOLDINGS, LLC, FOR TRANSFER AND DEVELOPMENT OF CITY -
OWNED PROPERTY AT THE CORNER OF COURT AND LINN STREETS AND
THE DEVELOPMENT THEREOF, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for
December 15 AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF;
Setting a public hearing for December 15 on an ordinance rezoning 16.3 acres of
land from Interim Development Research Park (ID -RP) Zone to Low Density Single
Family (RS -5) Zone located south of Kennedy Parkway and west of Camp Cardinal
Boulevard (REZ15-00018); Setting a public hearing for December 15 on an
ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.03 acres of property from
Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone to Riverfront Crossings - Central Crossings
(RFC -CX) Zone located at 602, 604, 608, 610, 614, 620, 628 South Dubuque Street
(REZ15-00020); Setting a public hearing for December 15 on an ordinance rezoning
approximately 7.98 acres of property from Commercial Office (CO -1) to Intensive
Commercial (CI -1) Zone located east of Mormon Trek Boulevard between Grace
Drive and Eagle View Drive (REZ15-00021); Setting a public hearing for December
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15 on a vacation of air rights 25' above pavement grade over public right-of-way in
the north -south alleyway between East Harrison Street and East Prentiss Street to
allow a pedestrian skywalk (VAC15-00005); RES. 15-358, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR DECEMBER 15, 2015, REGARDING THE INTENT TO ENTER
INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT
GROUP FOR COMMERCIAL SPACE WITHIN THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY;
RES. 15-359, APPROVING THE COMPETITIVE CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES
FOR DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY -
UNIVERSITY PROJECT I URBAN RENEWAL AREA; 2) DETERMINING THAT THE
OFFER SUBMITTED BY HSI, L.L.C. SATISFIES THE OFFERING
REQUIREMENTS AND DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY TO ENTER INTO
AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT
WITH HSI, L.L.C. IN THE EVENT THAT NO COMPETING PROPOSALS ARE
SUBMITTED; 3) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED
CONVEYANCE; AND 4) SOLICITING COMPETING PROPOSALS.
Correspondence: Jerry Bokassa regarding Racism in Iowa City; Kristin Cannon
regarding Halloween [Staff response included]; Caryl Lyons; Diane Henry regarding
Comprehensive Plan Amendment; Sally Scott regarding Funds for Towncrest Senior
Housing; Annie Tucker regarding Working with people who are upset or angry; Alex
Kramer regarding Homeless Shelter interview [Staff response included]; Sheila
Daniels regarding Pedestrian Walkway — Newton Road [Staff response included];
Marcia Emmons regarding Street Lighting [Staff response included]; Tharius Heaven
regarding They Did Not Take The Call; Jennifer Watkins regarding Housing $$$; Jeff
Wrede regarding Traffic Concern by Southeast; Katherine Hall; Cathy Stange
regarding Minimum Wage Ordinance [Staff response included]; Garry Hauser
regarding New Council questions [Staff response included]; Ryan Durbin regarding
Elections [Staff response included]; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of (1) NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the southwest corner of
the intersection of East Court Street and Clark Street ; Traffic Engineering Planner:
Installation of (2) NO PARKING AT ANY TIME signs on the east side of George
Street, from the Oaknoll skywalk to Oakcrest Street; Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding Removal of parking prohibition on the east side of Stevens Drive, adjacent
to 160 Southgate Avenue.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave., appeared regarding the City's Aaa Bond rating; City
Transit routes; bus shelters; affordable housing; and free summer membership in the
Rec. Center programs. Adil Adams, owner American Taxi, congratulated newly elected
City Council members; and raised concerns regarding continued operation of the
University Night Ride and his business. Joy Beadleston, 1570 S. First Ave., thanked
the City for their efforts in returning bus service to Sycamore Mall and Eastdale Plaza;
and applauded the service provide by the University Night Ride program. Roger Knight,
Jr., 320 E. Washington St., stated University Night Ride program was needed;
encouraged passage of ImOn agenda items; challenge new City Council to reduce
sidewalk cafes and experience City services and talk to people. Doyle Landry, Positive
Vision Ministries, appeared noting the Marine Corps birthday and encouraged
consideration of a Veterans Center in the unused portion of the Library. Moved by
Botchway, seconded by Payne, to accept correspondence from Mary Gravitt and Adil
Adams.
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Mayor Hayek and Council Member Dickens abstained from following vote due to a
conflict of interest and left the meeting. Mayor Pro tem Mims now presiding.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 3, "Finance, Taxation and
Fees" Chapter 7, "Iowa City Downtown Self Supported Municipal Improvement District"
of the City Code, to re-establish the Iowa City Downtown Self -Supported Municipal
Improvement District (SSMID) pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 386, Code of Iowa;
and providing for the establishment of an operation fund and the levy of an annual tax in
connection therewith. Economic Development Coordinator Ford presented a power
point. The following individuals appeared: Nancy Bird, Executive Director of the Iowa
City Downtown District; Karen Kubby, Board Member of the Iowa City Downtown District
and business owner, 1425 Ridge St.; Adil Adams, American Taxi; Mary Gravitt, 2714
Wayne Ave.; Joy Beadleston, 1570 S. First Ave.; Doyle Landry, Positive Vision
Ministries; and Roger Knight, Jr., 320 E. Washington St. Moved by Botchway,
seconded by Payne, to accept correspondence from Nancy Bird and Ritu Jain.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Throgmorton, that the ordinance amending Title 3,
"Finance, Taxation and Fees" Chapter 7, "Iowa City downtown Self Supported Municipal
Improvement District" of the City Code, to re-establish the Iowa City Downtown Self -
Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 386, Code of Iowa; and providing for the establishment of an operation fund
and the levy of an annual tax in connection therewith, be given first vote. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion
carried, 5/0/2, Hayek and Dickens abstaining.
Mayor Hayek and Council Member Dickens returned to the meeting. Mayor Hayek
now presiding.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a lease of secure space located
in the Iowa City Data Center to IMON Communications, L.L.C. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-360, APPROVING A
LEASE OF SECURE SPACE LOCATED IN THE IOWA CITY DATA CENTER TO IMON
COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C. Asst. City Manager Fruin presented information. Patrice
Carroll, President and CEO of ImOn Communications, appeared. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/0/1.
Botchway abstaining.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 15-361, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, A MASTER AGREEMENT FOR SHARED USE
PROJECTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND IMON COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, AND AN
AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR THREE SHARED USE PROJECTS. The following
individuals appeared: Lee Grassley, Regional Manager of Government Relations and
Public Affairs for Mediacom; and Roger Knight, Jr., 320 E. Washington St. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
6/0/1, Botchway abstaining.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 15-362, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ImOn COMMUNICATIONS, LLC TO USE A PORTION
OF CITY STREETS AND PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION,
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A FIBER OPTIC NETWORK. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 6/0/1, Botchway abstaining.
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Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 15-363, AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1504 YEWELL STREET,
WHICH IS A PUBLIC NUISANCE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ABATING THE
NUISANCE.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 15-364, DISQUALIFYING
PERSONS WHO HAVE ADMITTED GUILT OR LIABILITY OR BEEN ADJUDICATED
GUILTY OR LIABLE IN ANY JUDICIAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING OF
COMMITTING A REPEATED OR WILLFUL VIOLATION OF THE IOWA WAGE
PAYMENT COLLECTION LAW, THE IOWA MINIMUM WAGE ACT, THE FEDERAL
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OR COMPARABLE STATE STATUTES OR LOCAL
ORDINANCES FROM ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS WITH THE CITY AND FROM
RECEIVING ANY DISCRETIONARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE. The
following individuals appeared: Charles Easton, 953 Canton St., and Doyle Landry,
Positive Vision Ministries. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 15-4647, AMENDING TITLE 3, "FINANCES, TAXATION, AND
FEES", CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES,
AND PENALTIES", SECTION 8, "PARKING VIOLATIONS", TO ADD A $50 PENALTY
FOR SNOW EMERGENCY PARKING VIOLATION, be voted on for final passage at this
time. Transportation and Resource Management Associate Dir. Rummel present for
discussion. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance be finally adopted at
this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ORD. 15-4648, AMENDING TITLE
17, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "HOUSING
CODE," TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION BY PROHIBITING
FURNITURE ON ROOFS, ADDING STANDARDS FOR EXTERIOR BUILDING AND
FENCE SURFACES, REQUIRING SCREENING OF DUMPSTERS ON MULTI -FAMILY
DWELLINGS AND UNDER CERTAIN DECKS / PORCHES, LIMITING THE STORAGE
OF LANDSCAPING / CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL, AND REQUIRING GFCI
PROTECTED OUTLETS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS, be passed and
adopted. The following individuals appeared: Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave.; and
Roger Knight, Jr., 320 E. Washington St. Sr. Housing Inspector Laverman present for
discussion. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from
Hanh Kratz and Tim Weitzel.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 2 of the City
Code, entitled "Human Rights," to make the Title align with the Fair Housing Act and to
update its general provisions, be given first vote. Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave.,
appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled
"Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs," Section 3, entitled
"Accessibility of Records," and Section 6, entitled "Decals" to delete a duplicative
provision and clarify the need for a warrant to access business offices, be given first vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: reappoint Joe Coulter, and appoint Adil Adams, 2532 Bartelt
Rd., #1 C, and Eliza Jane Willis, 821 S. 7th Avenue, to the Human Rights Commission
for three vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1, 2016 — January 1, 2019;
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reappoint Joe Younker, 1011 Sixth Avenue and Cara Hamann, 1112 Second Avenue to
the Parks and Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms, January
1, 2016 — January 1, 2020; reappoint: Kathy Mitchell, 722 Iowa Avenue, and appoint
Joylene Beadleston, 1570 S. First Avenue, #7, to the Senior Center Commission for
two vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1, 2016 — December 31, 2019. (A third
vacancy is for an at -large member, who is an eligible elector of Johnson County Iowa
but not a resident of the City of Iowa City, and will be appointed by majority vote of the
six City Council appointees to the Commission.)
The Mayor noted 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, 2016 December 31, 2020, for a Licensed Electrician or qualified
by experience and training; Appeals, Board of, for a five-year term January 1, 2016 -
December 31, 2020; Public Art Advisory Committee for a three-year term, January 1,
2016 — January 1, 2019. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Botchway, to accept
correspondence from Kathy Mitchell and Clay Claussen. [Staff will not publish
additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise
vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication
costs will be incurred.]
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for a five-year term January 1, 2014 — December 31,
2018 (Formerly advertised; Full term); Appeals, Board of — One vacancy to fill 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);
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, December 9, 2015.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Housing and Community Development
Commission for an unexpired term — September 1, 2017; Housing and Community
Development Commission for an unexpired term — September 1, 2018. Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2015.
Council Member Botchway reported it was fun participating in the Iowa City Police
Dodgeball Tournament which raised $5000 for the Special Olympics.
Council member Throgmorton reported on his attendance at the State Research
Address by University of Iowa Vice President for Research Dan Reed and the
outstanding research being conducted at the University. Mayor Pro tem Mims stated
she and City Manager also attended the event.
Mayor Pro tem Mims congratulated fellow Council Member Throgmorton and the
other successful Council candidates joining the 2016 Council; and urged people to use
lights and reflectors with the change in time and earlier darkness.
Council Member Dickens stated he dropped off information for the next packet
regarding a new suspension bridge at Hickory Hill Park installed by Boy Scout Troop
212.
Council Member Payne noted Veterans Day and encouraged everyone to honor the
veterans in their life and in the City.
Mayor Hayek reported he and City Manager had a good meeting with new University
President Harreld and welcomed him and his wife, Mary, to the community;
congratulated his old football team, City High, for making the quarter finals of the state
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football tournament; and reported he would be observing Veterans Day at the 35th
annual Johnson County Military Affairs Association dinner banquet.
City Manager Markus noted the annual award presented at the Johnson County
Military Affairs Association dinner is named after Mayor Hayek's grandfather; and
echoed comments made by Council Members Throgmorton and Mims on the research
presentation by Dan Reed, noting Mr. Reed praised the efforts of the City, the
University, and ICAD (Iowa City Area Development).
Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, to adjourn meeting 9:15 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 23, 2015
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 10, 2015, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton.
UISG: Neal
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Knoche, Havel, Laverman, Bockenstedt, Andrew,
Korpel, Hightshoe, Yapp, Boothroy, Ford, Bowers, Rummel, O'Brien
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
11-30-15
2�nm�
(Agenda Item # 6 — —Extension Self—Supported Municipal Improvement District
(SSMID) ... ) — Mayor Hayek stated he and Council Member Dickens would be
abstaining on the discussion and action. Council Member Throgmorton that
Economic Development Coordinator Ford present information at the formal meeting
on the process of the extension request and why the ordinance should be done prior
to the end of the year.
2. (Consent Calendar Item 4f(2) — Kristin Cannon: Halloween) — Council Member
Botchway requested staff review the decision if Halloween appears on the same day
as a football game in the future. Council Member Dobyns stated he felt moving trick
or treat to Friday (like University Heights) was confusing, and having both the same
night was not as bad as previously thought.
3. (Agenda Item # 13 — ... Housing Code ... ) — In response to Council Member
Botchway, City Manager Markus stated staff would be reporting on correspondence
received at the formal meeting.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS rAgenda Item # 161
• Human Rights Commission —
reappoint Joe Coulter; appoint Eliza Jane Willis and Adil Adams
• Parks and Recreation Commission —
reappoint Joe Younker and Cara Hamann
• Senior Center Commission —
Reappoint Kathy Mitchell; appoint Joylene Beadleston
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INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [October 22, 29, November 5
Oct. 22
1. (IP3 — KXIC) Council Members agreed to the following schedule:
Wednesday
November 11 (pre-recorded 10am 11/10) — Payne
November 18 — Dickens
November 25 — Hayek
December 2 — Mims
December 9 — Botchway
December 16 — Dickens
December 23 — Botchway (pre-recorded)
December 30 - Hayek
In addition we are adding a 7:15 — 7:45 AM the first and third Friday of each
month:
Friday
November 20 — Botchway
December 4 — Mims
December 18 — Throgmorton
October 29
1. (IP 2 — Memo ... Potential Cyclocross World Cup Event) Mayor Pro tem Mims noted
the memo and stated the event sounds pretty interesting.
2. (IP3 — Article from City Manager — Police Killings of Blacks.... And IP4 — information
from the City Manager .... President's Task Force on 21" Century Policing) Mayor
Pro tem Mims expressed appreciation for including the information in the packet.
3. (1136 — Listening Post Summary Report) Council Member Payne noted the report
submitted by Council Member Dobyns and herself, and noted the biggest issue was
snow removal.
November 5
1. (1138 — Planning and Zoning Commission draft minutes of October 15) Council
Members Throgmorton and Payne noted that the minutes appeared in two packets,
and appeared duplicative.
COUNCIL TIME / MEETING SCHEDULE
1. Mayor Hayek reminded Council of the next meeting scheduled for the Ashton House on
November 30; and the final meeting of the year December 15 in Harvat Hall.
2. Council Member Throgmorton reported on attending the 40th anniversary of the Friends
of Historic Preservation event at Old Brick.
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [P # 3 Info Packet of 11/51
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS / COUNCIL INVITATIONS
None
Meeting adjourned 6:46 P.M.