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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 5, 2016
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Jim
Throgmorton presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims,
Taylor (Electronically), Thomas, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present:
Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Bowers, O'Brien, Havel, Boothroy, Andrew, Korpel, Yapp.
Mayor Throgmorton reported Council Member Taylor would be participating at
tonight's meeting electronically.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
The Mayor proclaimed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — January 18. Human Rights
Commissioner Orville Townsend accepting.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Botchway, that the items and recommendations in
the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to
remove from Consent Calendar Item 3d(1) resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute
a developer's agreement and easement agreements, and accepting the dedication
thereof, associated with the Final Planned Development Overlay (OPD) Plan for Prairie
Hill, Iowa City, Iowa for inclusion at a future meeting:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: November 30 Work Session — Strategic Planning; December 15 Special
Formal Official & Complete; December 15 Regular Formal Official & Complete;
December 22, Special Formal Official & Complete; December 29 Special 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 — October 14; Community Police Review Board — October 12; Historic
Preservation Commission — November 12; Human Rights Commission — November
17; Library Board — November 19; Parks and Recreation Commission — November
12.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115
Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Yacht Club LLC, dba Iowa City
Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St. #10; Class C Liquor License for 2 -Tone, Inc., dba
Bluebird Diner, 330 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License for Baroncini LLC, dba
Baroncini, 104 S. Linn St. New: Class E Liquor License for Hawkeye Star, Inc., dba
Kirkwood Liquor & Tobacco, 300 Kirkwood Ave.; RES. 16-1, TO ISSUE
CIGARETTE PERMIT to Hawkeye Star, Inc., dba Kirkwood Liquor and Tobacco,
300 Kirkwood Ave.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 16-2, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE
NOVEMBER 12, 2013 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND BARKER LEMAR ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY
LANDFILL AND RECYCLING CENTER; RES. 16-3, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE 2014 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT; RES. 16-4,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WILLOW CREEK STREAMBANK
STABILIZATION PROJECT; RES. 16-5, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
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THE RALSTON CREEK IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE 1 PROJECT.; RES. 16-
6, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2015 CAPITOL STREET STORM
SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT; RES. 16-7, CORRECTING THE
CONTRACT BID AMOUNT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW
CREEK / KIWANIS PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - PHASE 1; RES.
16-8, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER, SANITARY
SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION - PART 6, AND DECLARING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 16-9,
ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND A
STORM SEWER AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE
CROSSINGS COMMONS, PART ONE SUBDIVISION.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 16-10, INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF VACATED ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN
LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 1, CARTWRIGHT'S ADDITION, TO KUM & GO, L.C. AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID PROPOSAL FOR JANUARY 19,2016;
RES. 16-11, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 19, 2016 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2016 WASHINGTON STREET STREETSCAPE
PROJECT — CLINTON STREET TO LINN STREET, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Jerry Moore regarding Snow Removal; Jorge Artalejo
regarding American Government; Brian Flanagan regarding Homeless Issue; Steve
Kirchner regarding Lights at skate board park; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding Installation of (1) STOP sign and (1) ALL WAY plaque on the northwest
corner of the E. Washington. Street and Dartmouth Street intersection; Mary Murphy,
Carol deProsse, Caroline Dieterle: Budget; Fatima Saeed: Invitation - January 9.
Joy Beadleston, 1570 S. First Ave., welcomed new Council Members; thanked
Council for consideration of a resolution supporting the Muslim community alter on the
agenda; requested transportation issues be a top priority; informed Council of
accessibility issues on the University of Iowa campus; and reminded the community of
the importance to keep the sidewalks and curb cuts cleared of snow. Brandon Ross,
welcomed new Council Members and welcomed back those continuing to serve; noted
the Martin Luther King proclamation presented earlier in the evening and encouraged
Council to support all issues dealing with the working class in the spirit of Dr. King and
identified affordable housing as a big concern. Doyle Landry, Positive Vision Ministries,
encouraged Council to have an honest discussion regarding racism.
Mayor Throgmorton stated there was interest to move item # 7 up on the agenda at
this time. Moved by Taylor, seconded by Dickens to consider Item 7, Support Iowa City
Muslim Community at this time. Moved by Dickens, seconded by Botchway to adopt
RES. 16-12, DECLARING SUPPORT FOR MUSLIM COMMUNITIES AND URGING
ALL TO STAND TOGETHER FOR PEACE AND UNDERSTANDING. The following
individuals appeared: Human Rights Commissioner Joe Coulter and Joy Beadleston,
1570 S. First Ave. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Section
4B -4A-7, to allow residential uses on the ground -level floor in the Central Business
Support (CB -5) Zone in the area bounded by Gilbert Street, Van Buren Street,
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Burlington Street and the mid -block alley south of Jefferson Street, provided certain
form -based zoning standards are met. Development Services Coordinator Yapp
presented a power point. Mark McCallum, 113 S. Johnson, appeared. Individual
Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 14,
Zoning Code, Section 4B -4A-7, to allow residential uses on the ground -level floor in the
Central Business Support (CB -5) Zone in the area bounded by Gilbert Street, Van
Buren Street, Burlington Street and the mid -block alley south of Jefferson Street,
provided certain form -based zoning standards are met, be given first vote. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton, Botchway. Nays: Cole.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 0.98 acres of property (City Hall
Parking Area) from Neighborhood Public (P-1) to Central Business Support (CB -5) Zone
for property located south of Iowa Avenue between Gilbert Street and Van Buren
Streets (REZ15-00022). The Mayor requested Council Members disclose any ex parte
communications and none were reported. Development Services Coordinator Yapp
presented a power point. The following individuals appeared: Dave Zahradnik,
Neumann Monson Architects; Joy Beadleston, 1570 S. First Ave.; Brandon Ross; Mark
McCallum, 113 S. Johnson; Alicia Tremble, Friends of Historic Preservation; Pam
Michaud, 109 S. Johnson; Doyle Landry, Positive Vision Ministries. Individual Council
Members expressed their views.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance rezoning approximately
0.98 acre located south of Iowa Avenue between Gilbert Street and Van Buren Streets)
from Neighborhood Public (P-1) to Central Business Support (CB -5) Zone for property
(REZ15-00022) (City Hall Parking Area, be given first vote. Individual Council Members
expressed their views.
Council Member Cole stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the
meeting.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Botchway, that the 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), be given second vote. The
Mayor requested Council Members disclose any ex parte communications and none
were reported. Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 6/0/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton, Botchway, Dickens, Mims. Absent: None. Abstaining: Cole.
Council Member Cole returned to the meeting.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 7.98 acres of property located east of Mormon Trek Boulevard between
Grace Drive and Eagle View Drive from Commercial Office (CO -1) to Intensive
Commercial (CI -1) Zone (REZ15-00021), be given second vote. The Mayor requested
Council Members disclose any ex parte communications, and Mayor Throgmorton
reported. Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point. Individual
Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance vacating air rights
above public right-of-way in north -south alley between Harrison and Prentiss Streets.
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(VAC15-00005), be given second vote. Development Services Coordinator Yapp
presented a power point.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance vacating portion of
public right-of-way located between 124 W Benton Street and 731 S Riverside Drive
(VAC15-00006), be given second vote. Development Services Coordinator Yapp
presented a power point.
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. 16-4652, REZONING 16.18 ACRES LOCATED SOUTH OF
KENNEDY PARKWAY AND WEST OF CAMP CARDINAL BOULEVARD FROM
INTERIM DEVELOPMENT - RESEARCH PARK (ID -RP) ZONE TO LOW DENSITY
SINGLE FAMILY (RS -5) ZONE. (REZ15-00018) be voted on for final passage at this
time. Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. 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 adopted at this time, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Cole, Dickens, Mims, Thomas, Throgmorton,
Botchway. Nays: Taylor. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to accept
correspondence from Susan Forinash.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 16-13, APPROVING
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CARDINAL POINTE WEST - PART 1, IOWA CITY, IOWA
(SUB15-00023).
No action was necessary on an appeal revocation for a permit to operate a mobile
vending cart for Pop's Italian Beef since the Johnson County Department of Public
Health has issued a new permit.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: appoint Matthew Pierce, 318 Finkbine Lane, #7, to the
Housing and Community Development Commission for an unexpired term — September
1, 2017; appoint Harry Olmstead, 1951 Hannah Jo Court to the Housing and
Community Development Commission for an unexpired term — September 1, 2018;
appoint Andrea Cohen, 1582 Vesh Lane to the Human Rights Commission for an
unexpired term upon appointment — January 1, 2018. Moved by Botchway, seconded
by Mims, to accept correspondence from Kim Hanrahan, Amy Weismann, Mark Patton,
Mark Signs, sally Scott, David Leshtz, Mark Signs.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following vacancy and they
will be readvertised: Board of Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2016 —
January 1, 2021. 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.]
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment for a five-year term January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020; Airport Zoning
Brd. of Adjustment for a vacancy to fill 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
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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,
January 13, 2016. Airport Commission for a six-year term March 1, 2016 — March 1,
2020; Historic Preservation Commission for a Brown St. representative to fill a three-
year term, March 29, 2016 — March 29, 2019; Historic Preservation Commission for an
At Large representative to fill a three-year term, March 29, 2016 — March 29, 2019;
Historic Preservation Commission for a Summit St. representative to fill a three-year
term, March 29, 2016 — March 29, 2019; Telecommunications Commission for a three-
year term, March 13, 2016 — March 13, 2019; Parks and Recreation Commission for an
unexpired year term, effective upon appointment — January 1, 2019. Applications must
be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2016.
Council Member Dickens reminded everyone to clean their sidewalks, curb cuts, and
around fire hydrants.
Mayor Pro tem Botchway noted two upcoming events in observance of Martin Luther
King Day.
Council Member Taylor indicated she would be back on feet soon and able to attend
meetings in person soon.
City Manager Markus stated the City had received 368 complaints regarding failure
to clear snow from the sidewalks and encouraged people to take care of their walks. He
noted the next budget session is scheduled for Saturday, January 9th, at 8AM and then
Monday, the 11th at 1:00.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn mee ing at 9:15 p.
mes A. Throgmo n, Mayor
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MEMORANDUM
Date: December 18, 2015
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 30, 2015, 1:10 PM Ashton House
Council: Botchway, Dickens (5:08), Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Throgmorton. Absent:
Payne
Council Elect: Cole, Taylor, Thomas
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Korpel, Knoche, Andrew, Bockenstedt,
O'Brien, Hightshoe, Ford
Facilitated by Jeff Schott, Institute of Public Affairs (University of Iowa)
[No transcription available. Audio and power points on file in City Clerk's Office]
A report is attached from Mr. Schott.
Meeting adjourned 5:50 PM.
City of Iowa City, Iowa
Strategic Planning Report
November 30, 2015
Mayor:
Matt Hayek (out -going)
City Council:
Susan Mims
Terry Dickens
Jim Throgmorton
Kingsley Bothchway II
Dr. Rick Dobyns (out -going)
Michelle Payne (out -going)
Rockne Cole (in -coming)
Pauline Taylor (in -coming)
John Thomas (in -coming)
City Staff
City Manager Tom Markus
Assistant City Manager Geoff Fruin
Assistant to the City Manager Simon Andrew
City Clerk Marian Karr
City Attorney Eleanor Dilkes
Facilitated by:
Jeff Schott
Institute of Public Affairs
University of Iowa
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION
2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction Page 3
Strategic Planning Work Session ........................................................Page 3
Major City Accomplishments............................................................ Page 4
Issues, Concerns, Trends, and Opportunities.............................................Page 7
FY 16-17 On -Going City
Commitments/Obligations..................................................................Page 10
2016- 17 Strategic Focus Areas and New Priority Projects, Programs,
Policies and Initiatives
.................................................................................................Page 11
FinalComments....................................................................................................Page 12
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CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION
2015
Introduction
The City of Iowa City requested the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) to assist the city
with goal setting. IPA agreed to organize and facilitate a process that involved the
following steps:
1. Prepare and tabulate the results of a pre -session questionnaire completed by
strategic planning participants to identify recent major city accomplishments,
issues/trends/concerns, and potential new initiatives/programs/policies.
2. Conduct a preliminary session with department/division heads
3. Conduct strategic planning session with the elected officials.
4. Preparation of this final report.
Strategic Planning Work Session
City Council Members and the Mayor held a strategic planning work session conducted
by the IPA on November 30, 2015. In attendance and participating at this meeting were
Mayor Matt Hayek (out -going), City Council Members Susan Mims, Terry Dickens, Jim
Throgmorton, Kingsley Botchway II, Dr. Rick Dobyns (out -going), and in -coming
Council Members Rockne Cole, Pauline Taylor, and John Thomas. Also in attendance
and participating in this session were City Manager Tom Markus, City Clerk Marian
Karr, City Attorney Eleanor Dilkes, Assistant City Manager Geoff Fruin, Assistant to the
City Manager Simon Andrew, Finance Director Dennis Bockenstedt, and Public Works
Director Ron Knoche
A preliminary session was held with Department/Division Directors on October 28, 2015,
for the purpose of providing staff input into the strategic planning process. In attendance
and participating in this session were Economic Development Coordinator Wendy Ford,
Airport Operations Manager Michael Tharp, City Clerk Marian Karr, Public Works
Director Ron Knoche, Library Director Susan Craig, Assistant City Manager and Acting
Parks and Recreation Director Geoff Fruin, Assistant to the City Manager Simon
Andrew, City Attorney Eleanor Dilkes, Police Captain Doug Hart, Fire Chief John Grier,
Transportation and Resource Management Director Chris O'Brien, Senior Center
Coordinator Linda Kopping, Equity Director Stefanie Bowers, Finance Director Dennis
Bockenstedt, Human Resources Administrator Karen Jennings, Neighborhood and
Development Services Director Doug Boothroy, Communications Coordinator Shannon
McMahon, Management Intern Ian Korpel, ICMA Fellows Soytavanh Mienmany and
Margaretta Christita and City Manager Tom Markus.
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Manor Accomplishments
The following items were identified by participants as major accomplishments by the
City during the strategic planning process. In November of 2015 the City published a
formal Strategic Plan Final Report that contains a more complete listing of the major
accomplishments in each of the strategic plan priority areas. A copy of this report can be
obtained by contacting the City Clerk's Office or by visiting
www.ic og vor strategiicplan.
Economic Development
• Riverfront Crossing planning
o Adoption of Form Based Code
o Inclusionary zoning progress
• Context -sensitive development in Downtown Planning District
• Northside Commons development
• MidWestOne Bank office building
• Assistance to bring Meta Communications downtown
• Rezonings for new elementary schools, new UI School of Music and Art
School, HyVee on N. Dodge, old Hartwig Motors location, Court/Linn,
College/Gilbert
• Selected preferred developer for Court and Linn St. project
• Completed action on the Iowa City Marketplace (Lucky's, etc. at Sycamore
Mall)
• Revised City's Economic Development Policy
• Supported economic development in all corners of the city
• Made Iowa City competitive with neighboring communities
• Brought attention to inequities that hurt Iowa City - county funding,
poaching from neighbors, school district spending, regional issues, etc.
Urban Core
• Approval of Chauncey development
• Completed Downtown Streetscape Plan
• Downtown District initiatives
• Vibrant downtown and effective collaboration with Downtown Business
District
Finance and Budget
• Continuation of strong financial position and Aaa bond rating
• Merger, reorganization, cross -training of city departments and staff
• Took proactive action to plan for looming financial crisis due to tax reform
• Dropped property tax levy 4 years straight with a 5th year anticipated
• Cut costs for city through natural attrition in personnel, made our operations
more nimble
Healthy Neighborhoods
• Goosetown/Horace Mann Conservation District
• Updated the housing code
• Continuation of the UniverCity Housing Program
• Undertook multiple initiatives to strengthen core neighborhoods
Communications and Marketing
• City Council listening posts
• Continued work on racial issues and establishment of City Manager/Staff
meetings with community representatives
• Received Equity Reports
• Created and received report from the Ad Hoc Committee on Senior Services
• Strengthened ties with UI leadership
• Maintained effective lobbying relationships in Des Moines
• Pushed ICCSD for balance and equity and lobbied for better collaboration
• Updated website
Other Accomplishments:
City Operations and Facilities
• Revised the Purchasing Policy
• Streamlined permits
• Joint -use agreement for Alexander Elementary School
• Continuing City's agreement with National Development Council
• Providing $388,000 to 1105 Project
• Coordination and Cooperation with the County on Community ID cards
• Charter review
• Completed new South District Plan
• Completed lease -purchase agreement for Harrison St. project
• Working with amazing city staff
• Wage theft resolution
• Minimum wage
• New Animal Shelter
• Difficult decision about three cottages on S. Dubuque
• Supported City Manager's work with succession planning at department level
and other key positions
• Made City Hall more customer friendly and responsive
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Infrastructure
• Design work on Gateway project
• Various flood prevention projects
• Completed construction of West Side Levee
• Rocky Shore Pump Station project complete
• Completion of Moss Ridge Road
• Completed improvements to Lower Muscatine Rd and started improvements
on S. Sycamore Dr.
• First Ave grade separation project
• Made'key investments in public infrastructure
Parks and Recreation
• Ryerson Woods dedicated as State Preserve
• Preservation of Ashton House and Tate Arms
• Purchase of Chadek Green
Public Safety
• Procurement and use of body cameras for police officers
Other
BlueZones Project: Observations and Recommendations: The Built
Environment
• Support of Winter Homeless Shelter
• MERGE
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Issues, Concerns, Trends and Opportunities
The following were identified as issues, concerns, trends, and opportunities that may
affect future city services, policies, finances or operations as related to the 2016-17
Strategic Planning Council Priorities:
Economic Development
• Potential loss of business and development by not staying competitive in our
market
• Assuring business and development community that Iowa City government is
still committed to working cooperatively on economic development projects
• Riverfront Crossing development plans
• Coralville and North Liberty offer opportunities that appeal to a significant
fraction of businesses and residents in the region - aggressive use of TIF
• Form Based Code provides too many incentives for excessively concentrated
high-rise development
• Return to Iowa City's reputation as anti -business - whether perceived or real
- and the loss of tax base and population to the suburbs
Urban Core
• Loss and lack of affordable residential/commercial properties in general
Downtown area
Healthy Neighborhoods
• On-going threats to historic properties and neighborhoods
• Need for affordable, diverse housing
• Joint -use agreements with the ICCSD to strengthen neighborhood identity
and provide social and recreational opportunities, especially for lower
income youth
• Structures and streets in older core neighborhoods continue to deteriorate
with age
o Schools in older core neighborhoods are continually faced with possibility
of closing
o Two processes can jointly lead to downward spiral for the neighborhoods
Finance and Budget
• Decrease in revenue from property taxes due to state legislation
o Maintaining financial strength and stability in light of state property tax
reform, including Aaa bond rating
• Shrinking tax base - University
• Risk of overspending, failure to watch budget carefully as revenue streams
drop
Communications and Marketine
• Lose the word "transparency" - already exists
• Lack of voters -15% turnout, shameful
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• Need for greater accessibility, accountability
• Current lack of citizen engagement
• Ensure that development enhances Iowa City's "sense of place" and enjoys
community support by being sensitive to the scale and character -defining
elements of the surrounding context
• Addressing issues of racial disparity
• Eliminate the disconnect from city government of lower income and non-
English speaking residents
• Difficulty for newcomers - people of color and non-English speaking, to feel
connected with and welcomed by larger Iowa City community/finding
rewarding employment
• Risk that we alienate UI leadership just as Herrald administration gets going
• Risk that IC's attitude toward UI leadership will damage UI's relationship
with IC and could help the suburbs - including impact of new UI facilities on
economic development
• Failure to maintain advocacy with ICCSD to promote equity and balance -
quality and quantity of buildings, student population demographics, etc. -
risk of middle class flight from IC
Other Issues, Concerns, Trends, Opportunities
City Operations /Facilities
• Loss of key staff - retirement and frustration
• Increase of demand for city services
• Diversity in city staff, boards and commissions, businesses
• Transit issues
• Loss of our recently -developed reputation for good customer service
• Alienation of internal city staff if proper balance between council and city
manager's office is not respected
Infrastructure
• Ensure that streets live up to their potential as important elements of the
public realm
• Maintenance/upkeep of infrastructure (roads, sidewalks and curb cuts)
• Concern for car/pedestrian/bicycle safety
• Implementation of Complete Streets
Parks and Recreation
• Promote active mobility (Le., walking and bicycling) and address
environmental concerns
• Ensure that parks live up to their potential as important elements of the
public realm
Public Safetv
0 Disproportionate contact with people of color
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Other
• Increased risk of weather-related events (e.g., floods, drought) on land use,
food production, etc.
• Ensuring that development will be economically sustainable
• Need for more space for the homeless shelter
• Disproportionality - increase
• Regionalism
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FY 2016-17 On -Going City Commitments/Obligations
The participants identified the flowing significant programs and projects currently
underway or otherwise committed to or obligated by the City Council:
• 1St Avenue grade separation/railroad crossing project
• Harrison St parking ramp lease -purchase agreement
• Gateway project
• Riverfront Crossing Park
• Washington St reconstruction
• Continue economic development programs
• Continued investment in Towncrest
• Development agreements:
o Chauncey development
o Riverside West
o Iowa City Marketplace
o Sabin condos
o Court -Linn
o Hilton Garden Inn
• Infrastructure projects for new school construction
• Preparation of ordinance regarding downtown waste management and alley
maintenance
• Make a decision regarding road diets and one-way streets in downtown
• Continue infrastructure improvement program for designated neighborhoods
• Continue conversations about how to grow population and housing so that all
are welcome
• Racial equity initiatives - employment, leadership, DMC,
schools/neighborhood balance, businesses
• Develop Lower City Park master plan
• Support and promote expansion of UniverCity
• Continue to address downtown security issues
• Continue to monitor impact of relocation resulting from gentrification projects
• Historic preservation initiative to identify and designate historically significant
properties and neighborhoods
• Evaluate transit system
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2016- 17 Strategic Focus Areas and New Priority Proiects, Programs.
Policies and Initiatives
After review and discussion, the City Council identified the following as their
strategic planning focus areas for 2015-16:
• Strategic Economic Development Activities
• A Strong Residential and Commercial Urban Core
• Healthy Neighborhoods
• A Solid Financial Foundation
• Enhanced Community Engagement and Intergovernmental Relations
• Sustainability
• Social Justice, Racial Equity and Inclusivity
As in previous years, staff will prepare an Action Plan for the purpose of tracking
progress within each of the focus areas. The Action Plan will be updated and shared
with the City Council every three or four months through the planning cycle.
During the strategic planning session, the City Council identified several new
initiatives that will be combined with on-going commitments and incorporated into
the new Action Plan for 2015-16. Those new initiatives include:
Economic Development
• Identify how the City and local partners can effectively market and grow the
local foods economy
• Develop an economic development plan for Iowa City Marketplace region
• Review the City's TIF policy
• Work closely with the University of Iowa on future facilities and economic
development opportunities, especially in Riverfront Crossings
Healthy Neighborhoods
• Consider amending the City's annexation policy to require the provision of
affordable housing in residential areas
• Incrementally repair, thicken and improve pre -1950 core neighborhoods
through infrastructure upgrades and appropriate neighborhood -scaled private
development
• Evaluate the implementation of a Form Based Code in other parts of the
community
• Develop strategies to promote the establishment of neighborhood associations
Finance/Budge
• Evaluate alternative revenue sources in response to potential impacts of the
2013 state property tax reform
Communications and Marketing
• Meet regularly with ICCSD, Board of Supervisors and local units of government,
to discuss policy issues of mutual concern
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Support the ICCSD's bond referendum efforts in 2017
Consider televising Council work sessions
Sustainability
• Raise Iowa City's bicycle -friendly status from Silver to Gold
• Evaluate a plastic bag policy
• Create an ad-hoc Climate Change Response Task Force, establish a 2030
carbon emission reduction goal, and determine the most cost-effective ways of
achieving the goal
Social Justice, Racial Equity and Inclusivity
• Evaluate use of a racial/socioeconomic equity review tool kit
• Work closely with ICCSD, Kirkwood Community College, Iowa Works, and
others to explore the feasibility of an industrial arts/crafts facility in SE Iowa
City
• Consider a permanent location for a winter homeless shelter and support the
Housing First initiative
• Evaluate making significant changes in the City Council committee structure
including the possibility of new committees to review policies related to
sustainability and social justice.
Final Comments
It was a pleasure to again assist the City of Iowa City with this strategic planning process.
I continue to be extremely impressed with the level of commitment, cooperation and
positive attitudes demonstrated by all the elected officials and department/division
directors.
Jeff Schott
Institute of Public Affairs
University of Iowa
December 4, 2015
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 12/15/15
Iowa City City Council special meeting 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns (5:02 p.m.), Hayek,
Mims, Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the professional
competency of individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being
considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that
individual's reputation and that individual requested a closed session (City Manager).
The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session.
Council Member Dobyns arrived 5:02 p.m.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 5:26 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 l
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS —12/15/15
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.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Hoover Elementary student:
Jocelyn Ankenmann. Weber Elementary students were unable to attend and will be re-
scheduled.
Brian Gibbs, Key Account Manager for MidAmerican Energy presented a check for
$21,351 to the City of Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center or their participation
in the MidAmerican's Energy's commercial new construction program. Animal Care and
Adoption Center Supr. Ford accepting.
Mayor Pro Tem Mims read a proclamation declaring December 15, 2015 Matt Hayek
Day in Iowa City in recognition of Mayor's Hayek contributions to the community.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received, approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete from the Consent
Calendar and consider as a separate item 4d(9) Resolution directing the City Manager
to request an evaluation of the My Brother's Keeper Program from the City Manager's
Roundtable for separate consideration:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: November 30 Special Formal Official & Complete; November 30 Work
Session (Orientation).
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission — October 15; Airport Commission — October 29; Parks and Recreation
Commission — October 14; Planning & Zoning Commission — November 19; Senior
Center Commission — July 16; Senior Center Commission — October 15;
Telecommunications Commission — October 26.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.; Special
Class C Liquor License for High Ground Cafe, 301 E. Market St.; Outdoor Service
Area for High Ground Cafe, 301 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License for Clinton
Street Social Club, 18'2 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Mekong
Restaurant, 5 Sturgis Corner Dr., Suite 1000; Class C Liquor License for Sanctuary
Pub, 405 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Buffalo Wild Wings, 201 S.
Clinton St.; Class B Native Wine Permit for Iowa City Landscaping & Garden
Center, 520 Hwy 1 West; Class C Liquor License for Pullman, 17 S. Dubuque St.;
Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 S. Waterfront Class
C Liquor License for Quinton's Bar and Deli, 215 E Washington St.; Refund an
unused portion of Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Cafe, Inc., 121 North Linn
St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 15-372, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF
HUMMINGBIRD LANE, ADJACENT TO LOT 1 OF HOYLE'S FIRST SUBDIVISION
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AND LOTS 2-4, SCHNOEBELEN SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA, AS PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY; Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,334,055.20 for the
period of September 1 through September 30, 2015, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit. approve disbursements in the amount of
$12,874,503.49 for the period of October 1 through October 31, 2015, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; Approving Abstract of
Voters for the November 3, 2015 City Council General Election; RES. 15-373,
ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY16 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT #2,
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; RES. 15-374, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE 1109 5T" AVENUE; RES. 15-375, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST LEASE AMENDMENT NO.
1 WITH THE IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP TO EXTEND THE
LEASE OF THE GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE WITHIN THE IOWA
CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY; RES. 15-376, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND DAVID, BROWN,
KOEHN, SHORS & ROBERTS, P.C. TO PROVIDE LOBBYING SERVICES;
Approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City and Police Labor
Relations Organization of Iowa City; RES. 15-377, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT 2015; RES. 15-378,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC WORKS EXTERIOR
WASHOUT, PCC ACCESS ROAD AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT; RES. 15-379, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2015 HIGHLAND
AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT 2015; RES. 15-380,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2014 CURB RAMP IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT; RES. 15-381, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SYCAMORE
STREET GSR BOOSTER PUMP VFD REPLACEMENT PROJECT; RES, 15-382,
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND SNYDER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. OF CEDAR RAPIDS,
IOWA TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE 4 -LANE
TO 3 -LANE STREET CONVERSIONS - FIRST AVENUE (U.S. HIGHWAY 6 TO
MALL DRIVE) AND MORMON TREK BOULEVARD (U.S. HIGHWAY 1 TO
MELROSE AVENUE) PROJECT; RES. 15-383, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO THE JUNE 17, 2014 AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MCCLURE ENGINEERING COMPANY
TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE SLOTHOWER
ROAD / IWV ROAD WATER MAIN PROJECT; RES. 15-384, REVISING AND
ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY INTERIM MUNICIPAL DESIGN STANDARDS PART 7
(WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM) AND CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 02660 (WATER DISTRIBUTION); RES. 15-385, REVISING THE
SIDEWALK CAFE POLICY TO ALLOW FOR CONTINUED LIMITED USE OF A
PLANTER ON WASHINGTON STREET UNTIL THE STREETSCAPE PROJECT
BEGINS; RES. 15-386, AUTHORIZING $7,908 IN FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR
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LITTLE VILLAGE MAGAZINE; RES. 15-387, AUTHORIZING FUNDING OF
$10,000 IN FYI 6, AND INTENT TO BUDGET $10,000 IN FYI AND FYI FOR
CREATIVE CORRIDOR BRANDING EFFORT; RES. 15-388, RESOLUTION
APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SADDLEBROOK ADDITION, PART 3, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 15-389, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND
CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMMING
AND RESCINDING AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NUMBER 15-59 PREVIOUSLY
ESTABLISHING SAID FEES AND CHARGES.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for January 5 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Section 4B -4A-7, to allow residential uses on the
ground -level floor in the Central Business Support (CB -5) Zone in the area bounded
by Gilbert Street, Van Buren Street, Burlington Street and the mid -block alley south
of Jefferson Street, provided certain form -based zoning standards are met; Setting
a public hearing for January 5 on an ordinance rezoning 0.98 acres of property from
Neighborhood Public (P-1) to Central Business Support (CB -5) Zone for property
located south of Iowa Avenue between Gilbert Street and Van Buren Streets
(REZ15-00022).
Correspondence: Laura Jackson regarding Community Transportation
Committee; Julia Rohlf: Interview Request Sam Lustgarten regarding Concerns
about university apartments in Iowa City; Bryon Young regarding Fluoride is a
poison; Sheila Daniels regarding Pedestrian Walkway — Newton Road [Staff
response included]; Jim Knapp regarding The Purpose of this email is to Impeach
Obama before he destroys the USA; James Goodrich regarding John Hieronymus
Development Scott and Muscatine [Staff response included]; Eric Hawkinson
regarding Support for Road Diets in Iowa City; Don Roth regarding A new order; City
Engr. regarding Competitive Quotation Results; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding Installation of a STOP sign at the intersection of Covered Wagon Drive
and McCollister Boulevard; Asst. Transportation Planner regarding Installation of NO
PARKING MON — FRI 8AM — 5PM signs on Tipperary Road; Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding Removal of two on -street metered parking spaces (CL207N and
CL209N), establishment of a COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE 30 MINUTE LIMIT 6
AM — 6 PM with a 2 AM TO 6 AM TOW -AWAY ZONE on the west side of the 200
block of North Clinton Street.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-390, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
REQUEST AN EVALUATION OF THE MY BROTHER'S KEEPER PROGRAM FROM
THE CITY MANAGER'S ROUNDTABLE.
The following individuals appeared acknowledging the final meeting for Mayor Hayek
and Council Members Dobyns and Payne and thanking them for their service: John
Balmer; Larry Baker, 1217 Rochester Ct.; and President and CEO of the Iowa City Area
Chamber of Commerce Nancy Quellhorst. Crisis Center Exec. Dir. Becci Reedus
presented their annual report. Moved and seconded to accept the report. Joy
Beadleston, 1570 S. First Ave., thanked outgoing Council Members and said she was
looking forward to working with incoming Council Members; and encouraged community
leaders to stand up and people that are being harassed, including our Muslim
community.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 16.18 acres located south of
Kennedy Parkway and west of Camp Cardinal Boulevard from Interim Development -
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Research Park (ID -RP) Zone to Low Density Single Family (RS -5) Zone (REZ15-
00018). Jerry Waddilove, Southgate Companies, appeared.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning 16.18 acres located south of
Kennedy Parkway and west of Camp Cardinal Boulevard from Interim Development -
Research Park (ID -RP) Zone to Low Density Single Family (RS -5) Zone (REZ15-
00018), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held 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). Joy Beadleston, 1570 S. First Ave., and Kevin
Digmann, Hodge Construction, appeared.
Moved and seconded that the 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), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 7.98
acres of property located east of Mormon Trek Boulevard between Grace Drive and
Eagle View Drive from Commercial Office (CO -1) to Intensive Commercial (CI -1) Zone.
(REZ15-00021).
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 7.98
acres of property located east of Mormon Trek Boulevard between Grace Drive and
Eagle View Drive from Commercial Office (CO -1) to Intensive Commercial (CI -1) Zone
(REZ15-00021), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried 6/0/1, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Mims, Payne, Throgmorton, Botchway,
Dickens, Hayek. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dobyns.
Council Member Dobyns returned to the meeting.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating air rights above public right-of-
way in north -south alley between Harrison and Prentiss Streets (VAC15-00005).
Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating air rights above public right-of-way
in north -south alley between Harrison and Prentiss Streets (VAC15-00005), be given
first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating portion of public right-of-way
located between 124 W Benton Street and 731 S Riverside Drive (VAC15-00006).
Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating portion of public right-of-way
located between 124 W Benton Street and 731 S Riverside Drive (VAC15-00006), be
given first vote.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 1316 Muscatine Avenue.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-391, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1316 MUSCATINE AVENUE.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 628 North Johnson Street.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-392, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 628 NORTH JOHNSON STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution of 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 comer of Court and Linn Streets and the
development thereof.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-393, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 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.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and City
Clerk to attest a lease agreement with the Iowa City Area Development Group for
commercial space within the Iowa City Public Library. Iowa City Area Development
(ICAD) Group President Mark Nolte appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-394, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA CITY
AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR COMMERCIAL SPACE WITHIN THE IOWA
CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY.
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 Gateway Project
[HDP -3715(652)--71-52], 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. 15-395, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY GATEWAY PROJECT [HDP -3715(652)--71-
52], 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.
Council Members Payne and Throgmorton left the room due to a conflict of interest.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending agreement for private
redevelopment, including the transfer of land, by and between the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, and the Chauncey, L.L.C. The following individuals appeared: Marc Moen; Dan
Cilek, Meta Communications; Allen Swanson, Blank and McCune; Bill Gerhard,
President of the Iowa State Building and Construction Trades Council; Kay Calangalo;
Joan Severson, President of Digital Artefacts and Co -Founder; Jodi Connolly, Buzz
Salon; President and CEO of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Nancy
Quellhorst; Norm Cate; Dick Summerwell; Roger Knight, Jr.; Tim Conroy; Joe
Tiefenthaler, Film Scene Executive Director.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-396, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1TO
AN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THE TRANSFER
OF LAND, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE
CHAUNCEY, L.L.C. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/0/2, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Absent: None. Abstaining: Throgmorton, Payne.
Council Members Payne and Throgmorton returned to the meeting.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain
property located on Block 102, Original Town and within the City -University Project I
urban renewal area to HSI, L.L.C.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-397, AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE
OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ON BLOCK 102, ORIGINAL TOWN AND
WITHIN THE CITY -UNIVERSITY PROJECT I URBAN RENEWAL AREA TO HSI,
L.L.C.
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Mayor Hayek and Council Member Dickens left the room due to a conflict of interest
on the next item. Mayor Pro tem Mims 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.15-4649, 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 voted on for final passage at this time. Moved and
seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the
ordinance passed and adopted, 5/0/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Dobyns, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton, Botchway. Absent: None. Abstaining: Dickens,
Hayek.
Mayor Hayek and Council Member Dickens returned to meeting. 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. 15-4650, 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 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 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. 15-4651, 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 voted on for final passage at this time. Moved and
seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to reappoint Tam Bodkin Bryk, 351 Magowan Avenue, to the
Public Art Advisory Committee for a three-year term, January 1, 2016 — January 1,
2019.
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, 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 -
Licensed Electrician or qualified by experience and training; Appeals, Board of, for an
unexpired five-year term January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018 - 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). Applicants MUST reside in
Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not
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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:
Board of Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2016 — January 1, 2021; Housing
and Community Development Commission for an unexpired term — September 1, 2017;
Housing and Community Development Commission for an unexpired term — September
1, 2018; Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term upon appointment —
January 1, 2018. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December
30, 2015.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Airport Commission for a six-year term
March 1, 2016 — March 1, 2020; Historic Preservation Commission for a Brown St.
representative to fill a three-year term, March 29, 2016 — March 29, 2019; Historic
Preservation Commission for an At Large representative for a three-year term, March
29, 2016 — March 29, 2019; Historic Preservation Commission for a Summit St.
representative for a three-year term, March 29, 2016 — March 29, 2019;
Telecommunications Commission for a three-year term, March 13, 2016 — March 13,
2019; Parks and Recreation Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, ending January 1, 2019. Correspondence from David Bourgeois received.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2016.
Moved and seconded to adjourn regular meeting 9:40 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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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS —12/22/15
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 8:00 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Payne,
Throgmorton. Absent: Dobyns.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-398, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HARRISON STREET PARKING FACILITY PROJECT
FOR DECEMBER 29, 2015.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 8:12 a.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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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 12/29/15
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 8:00 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims
(Electronically), Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Harrison Street Parking Facility
Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-399, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICA-
TIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUC-
TION OF THE HARRISON STREET PARKING FACILITY PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 8:01 a.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
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s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 15, 2015
Iowa City City Council special meeting 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns (5:02 p.m.), Hayek,
Mims, Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Dilkes,
Karr.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn to executive session to
evaluate the professional competency of individual whose appointment, hiring,
performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and
irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requested a closed
session (City Manager). The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into
executive session 5:01 p.m.
Council Member Dobyns arrived 5:02 p.m.
Council returned to open session 5:25 p.m.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adjourn special meeting 5:26 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 15, 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, Yapp, Morris, Havel, Knoche, Bockenstedt, Boothroy, Andrew, Ford, Clow,
Hightshoe, Bowers.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Hoover Elementary student:
Jocelyn Ankenmann. Weber Elementary students were unable to attend and will be re-
scheduled.
Brian Gibbs, Key Account Manager for MidAmerican Energy presented a check for
$21,351 to the City of Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center or their participation
in the MidAmerican's Energy's commercial new construction program. Animal Care and
Adoption Center Supr. Ford accepting.
Mayor Pro Tem Mims read a proclamation declaring December 15, 2015 Matt Hayek
Day in Iowa City in recognition of Mayor's Hayek contributions to the community.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete
from the Consent Calendar and consider as a separate item 4d(9) Resolution directing
the City Manager to request an evaluation of the My Brother's Keeper Program from the
City Manager's Roundtable for separate consideration:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: November 30 Special Formal Official & Complete; November 30 Work
Session (Orientation).
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission — October 15; Airport Commission — October 29; Parks and Recreation
Commission — October 14; Planning & Zoning Commission — November 19; Senior
Center Commission — July 16; Senior Center Commission — October 15;
Telecommunications Commission — October 26.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk: Renewal:
Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai Pizza, LLC., dba Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E.
Bloomington St.; Special Class C Liquor License for The High Ground Cafe L.L.C.,
dba High Ground Cafe, 301 E. Market St.; Outdoor Service Area for The High
Ground Cafe L.L.C., dba High Ground Caf6, 301 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor
License for Perries, L.L.C., dba Clinton Street Social Club, 18 Y2 S. Clinton St.;
Class C Liquor License for Mekong Enterprises, dba Mekong Restaurant, 5 Sturgis
Corner Dr., Suite 1000; Class C Liquor License for Inc., Limited dba Sanctuary Pub,
405 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wild
Wings, 201 S. Clinton St.; Class B Native Wine Permit for Dykstra Nursery
Corporation, dba Iowa City Landscaping & Garden Center, 520 Hwy 1 West; Class
C Liquor License for 1St and & Main Hospitality LLC., dba Pullman, 17 S. Dubuque
St.; Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's Of Iowa City, dba Carlos O'Kelly's
Mexican Cafe, 1411 S. Waterfront Class C Liquor License for Lusati, Inc., dba
Quinton's Bar and Deli, 215 E Washington St.; Refund an unused portion of Class C
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Liquor License for Linn Street Cafe, Inc., dba Linn Street Cafe, Inc., 121 North Linn
St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 15-372, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF
HUMMINGBIRD LANE, ADJACENT TO LOT 1 OF HOYLE'S FIRST SUBDIVISION
AND LOTS 2-4, SCHNOEBELEN SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA, AS PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY; Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,334,055.20 for the
period of September 1 through September 30, 2015, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit. approve disbursements in the amount of
$12,874,503.49 for the period of October 1 through October 31, 2015, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; Approving Abstract of
Voters for the November 3, 2015 City Council General Election; RES. 15-373,
ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY16 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT #2,
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; RES. 15-374, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE 1109 5T" AVENUE; RES. 15-375, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST LEASE AMENDMENT NO.
1 WITH THE IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP TO EXTEND THE
LEASE OF THE GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE WITHIN THE IOWA
CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY; RES. 15-376, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND DAVID, BROWN,
KOEHN, SHORS & ROBERTS, P.C. TO PROVIDE LOBBYING SERVICES;
Approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City and Police Labor
Relations Organization of Iowa City; RES. 15-377, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT 2015; RES. 15-378,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC WORKS EXTERIOR
WASHOUT, PCC ACCESS ROAD AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT; RES. 15-379, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2015 HIGHLAND
AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT 2015; RES. 15-380,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2014 CURB RAMP IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT; RES. 15-381, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SYCAMORE
STREET GSR BOOSTER PUMP VFD REPLACEMENT PROJECT; RES, 15-382,
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND SNYDER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. OF CEDAR RAPIDS,
IOWA TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE 4 -LANE
TO 3 -LANE STREET CONVERSIONS - FIRST AVENUE (U.S. HIGHWAY 6 TO
MALL DRIVE) AND MORMON TREK BOULEVARD (U.S. HIGHWAY 1 TO
MELROSE AVENUE) PROJECT; RES. 15-383, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO THE JUNE 17, 2014 AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MCCLURE ENGINEERING COMPANY
TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE SLOTHOWER
ROAD / IWV ROAD WATER MAIN PROJECT; RES. 15-384, REVISING AND
ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY INTERIM MUNICIPAL DESIGN STANDARDS PART 7
(WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM) AND CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
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SECTION 02660 (WATER DISTRIBUTION); RES. 15-385, REVISING THE
SIDEWALK CAFE POLICY TO ALLOW FOR CONTINUED LIMITED USE OF A
PLANTER ON WASHINGTON STREET UNTIL THE STREETSCAPE PROJECT
BEGINS; RES. 15-386, AUTHORIZING $7,908 IN FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR
LITTLE VILLAGE MAGAZINE; RES. 15-387, AUTHORIZING FUNDING OF
$10,000 IN FY16, AND INTENT TO BUDGET $10,000 IN FY17 AND FY18 FOR
CREATIVE CORRIDOR BRANDING EFFORT; RES. 15-388, RESOLUTION
APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SADDLEBROOK ADDITION, PART 3, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 15-389, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND
CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMMING
AND RESCINDING AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NUMBER 15-59 PREVIOUSLY
ESTABLISHING SAID FEES AND CHARGES.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for January 5 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Section 4B -4A-7, to allow residential uses on the
ground -level floor in the Central Business Support (CB -5) Zone in the area bounded
by Gilbert Street, Van Buren Street, Burlington Street and the mid -block alley south
of Jefferson Street, provided certain form -based zoning standards are met; Setting
a public hearing for January 5 on an ordinance rezoning 0.98 acres of property from
Neighborhood Public (P-1) to Central Business Support (CB -5) Zone for property
located south of Iowa Avenue between Gilbert Street and Van Buren Streets
(REZ15-00022).
Correspondence: Laura Jackson regarding Community Transportation
Committee; Julia Rohlf: Interview Request Sam Lustgarten regarding Concerns
about university apartments in Iowa City; Bryon Young regarding Fluoride is a
poison; Sheila Daniels regarding Pedestrian Walkway — Newton Road [Staff
response included]; Jim Knapp regarding The Purpose of this email is to Impeach
Obama before he destroys the USA; James Goodrich regarding John Hieronymus
Development Scott and Muscatine [Staff response included]; Eric Hawkinson
regarding Support for Road Diets in Iowa City; Don Roth regarding A new order; City
Engr. regarding Competitive Quotation Results; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding Installation of a STOP sign at the intersection of Covered Wagon Drive
and McCollister Boulevard; Asst. Transportation Planner regarding Installation of NO
PARKING MON — FRI 8AM — 5PM signs on Tipperary Road; Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding Removal of two on -street metered parking spaces (CL207N and
CL209N), establishment of a COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE 30 MINUTE LIMIT 6
AM — 6 PM with a 2 AM TO 6 AM TOW -AWAY ZONE on the west side of the 200
block of North Clinton Street.
City Engr. Havel responded to questions regarding 4d(16) 4 - lane to 3 - lane
conversions on First Avenue and Mormon Trek Boulevard. Moved by Throgmorton,
seconded by Botchway to defer resolution directing the City Manager to request an
Evaluation of My Brother's Keeper Program from the City Manager's Roundtable to
January 5. Individual Council Members expressed their views. After discussion Council
Member Throgmorton withdrew his motion. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by
Mims, to adopt RES. 15-390, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO REQUEST AN
EVALUATION OF THE MY BROTHER'S KEEPER PROGRAM FROM THE CITY
MANAGER'S ROUNDTABLE.
The following individuals appeared acknowledging the final meeting for Mayor Hayek
and Council Members Dobyns and Payne and thanking them for their service: John
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Balmer; Larry Baker, 1217 Rochester Ct.; and President and CEO of the Iowa City Area
Chamber of Commerce Nancy Quellhorst. Crisis Center Exec. Dir. Becci Reedus
presented their annual report. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to accept the
report. Joy Beadleston, 1570 S. First Ave., thanked outgoing Council Members and
said she was looking forward to working with incoming Council Members; and
encouraged community leaders to stand up and people that are being harassed,
including our Muslim community.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 16.18 acres located south of
Kennedy Parkway and west of Camp Cardinal Boulevard from Interim Development -
Research Park (ID -RP) Zone to Low Density Single Family (RS -5) Zone (REZ15-
00018). Mayor Hayek asked Council Members to disclose any ex parte communications
and none were reported. Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power
point. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Jerry Waddilove, Southgate
Companies, appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance rezoning 16.18 acres
located south of Kennedy Parkway and west of Camp Cardinal Boulevard from Interim
Development - Research Park (ID -RP) Zone to Low Density Single Family (RS -5) Zone
(REZ15-00018), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held 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). Mayor Hayek asked Council Members to disclose any
ex parte communications and Mayor Pro tem Mims reported. Development Services
Coordinator Yapp presented a power point. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Joy Beadleston, 1570 S. First Ave., and Kevin Digmann, Hodge
Construction, appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the 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), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 7.98
acres of property located east of Mormon Trek Boulevard between Grace Drive and
Eagle View Drive from Commercial Office (CO -1) to Intensive Commercial (CI -1) Zone.
(REZ15-00021). Mayor Hayek asked Council Members to disclose any ex parte
communications and none were reported. Council Member Dobyns stated he would
recuse himself as he is a member of the Department of Family Medicine, and left the
room. Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point. Individual
Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 7.98 acres of property located east of Mormon Trek Boulevard between
Grace Drive and Eagle View Drive from Commercial Office (CO -1) to Intensive
Commercial (CIA) Zone (REZ15-00021), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried 6/0/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Mims, Payne,
Throgmorton, Botchway, Dickens, Hayek. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dobyns.
Council Member Dobyns returned to the meeting.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating air rights above public right-of-
way in north -south alley between Harrison and Prentiss Streets (VAC15-00005).
Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point.
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Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance vacating air rights above
public right-of-way in north -south alley between Harrison and Prentiss Streets (VAC15-
00005), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating portion of public right-of-way
located between 124 W Benton Street and 731 S Riverside Drive (VAC15-00006).
Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point. Individual Council
Members expressed their views.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance vacating portion of public
right-of-way located between 124 W Benton Street and 731 S Riverside Drive (VAC15-
00006), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 1316 Muscatine Avenue. No one appeared.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-391, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1316 MUSCATINE
AVENUE.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 628 North Johnson Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 15-392, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 628 NORTH JOHNSON
STREET.
A public hearing was held on a resolution of 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 comer of Court and Linn Streets and the
development thereof. City Atty. Dilkes presented information. No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 15-393, APPROVING
AMENDMENT NO. 1 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.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and City
Clerk to attest a lease agreement with the Iowa City Area Development Group for
commercial space within the Iowa City Public Library. Asst. City Atty. Fruin presented
information. Iowa City Area Development (ICAD) Group President Mark Nolte appeared.
Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 15-394, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE
IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR COMMERCIAL SPACE WITHIN
THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY.
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 Gateway Project
[HDP -3715(652)--71-52], 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. Public Work Dir. Knoche presented information.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 15-395, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY GATEWAY PROJECT [HDP -3715(652)--
71-52], ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME
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AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Individual Council Members expressed their
views.
Council Members Payne and Throgmorton left the room due to a conflict of
interest.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending agreement for private
redevelopment, including the transfer of land, by and between the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, and the Chauncey, L.L.C. The following individuals appeared: Marc Moen; Dan
Cilek, Meta Communications; Allen Swanson, Blank and McCune; Bill Gerhard,
President of the Iowa State Building and Construction Trades Council; Kay Calangalo;
Joan Severson, President of Digital Artefacts and Co -Founder; Jodi Connolly, Buzz
Salon; President and CEO of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Nancy
Quellhorst; Norm Cate; Dick Summerwell; Roger Knight, Jr.; Tim Conroy; Joe
Tiefenthaler, Film Scene Executive Director.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 15-396, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
AN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THE TRANSFER
OF LAND, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE
CHAUNCEY, L.L.C. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/0/2, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Absent: None. Abstaining: Throgmorton, Payne.
Council Members Payne and Throgmorton returned to the meeting.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain
property located on Block 102, Original Town and within the City -University Project I
urban renewal area to HSI, L.L.C. No one appeared.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 15-397, AUTHORIZING
THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ON BLOCK 102,
ORIGINAL TOWN AND WITHIN THE CITY -UNIVERSITY PROJECT I URBAN
RENEWAL AREA TO HSI, L.L.C.
Mayor Hayek and Council Member Dickens left the room due to a conflict of interest
on the next item. Mayor Pro tem Mims now presiding.
Moved by Payne, 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.15-4649, 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 voted on for final
passage at this time. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by
Payne, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The
Mayor declared the ordinance passed and adopted, 5/0/2, with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: Dobyns, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton, Botchway. Absent: None.
Abstaining: Dickens, Hayek.
Mayor Hayek and Council Member Dickens returned to meeting. Mayor Hayek now
presiding.
Moved by Payne, 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
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at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 15-4650, 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 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 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. 15-4651, 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 voted on for final passage at this
time. Moved by Payne, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this
time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to reappoint Tam Bodkin Bryk, 351 Magowan
Avenue, to the Public Art Advisory Committee for a three-year term, January 1, 2016 -
January 1, 2019.
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, 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 -
Licensed Electrician or qualified by experience and training; Appeals, Board of, for an
unexpired five-year term January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018 - 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). 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.]
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Board of Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021; Housing
and Community Development Commission for an unexpired term - September 1, 2017;
Housing and Community Development Commission for an unexpired term - September
1, 2018; Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term upon appointment -
January 1, 2018. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December
30, 2015.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Airport Commission for a six-year term
March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2020; Historic Preservation Commission for a Brown St.
representative to fill a three-year term, March 29, 2016 - March 29, 2019; Historic
Preservation Commission for an At Large representative for a three-year term, March
29, 2016 - March 29, 2019; Historic Preservation Commission for a Summit St.
representative for a three-year term, March 29, 2016 - March 29, 2019;
Telecommunications Commission for a three-year term, March 13, 2016 - March 13,
2019; Parks and Recreation Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon
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appointment, ending January 1, 2019. (David Bourgeois resigned) See correspondence
included in Council packet. Correspondence from David Bourgeois received.
. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2016.
Mayor Pro tem Mims acknowledged the last Council Members for Mayor Hayek and
Council Members Payne and Dobyns and thanked them for their service. Outgoing
Mayor Hayek and Council Members Payne and Dobyns received plaques commending
their service on Council, along with a print of the Ashton House by local artist Marcia
Wegman. Individual Council Members expressed appreciation. Council Members
Payne and Dobyns and Mayor Hayek stated it had been an honor to serve and thanked
fellow Council Members, the staff, and the community.
City Manager Markus, Asst. City Manager Fruin, City Atty. Dilkes and City Clerk Karr
thanked outgoing Council Members for their service.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adjourn regular meeting 9:40 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
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DECEMBER 22, 2015
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 8:00 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Payne,
Throgmorton. Absent: Dobyns. Staff members present: Markus, Dulek, Karr.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 15-398, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HARRISON STREET PARKING FACILITY
PROJECT FOR DECEMBER 29, 2015.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn special meeting 8:12 a.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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
DECEMBER 29, 2015
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 8:00 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims
(Electronically), Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Dilkes,
Karr.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Harrison Street Parking Facility
Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 15-399, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HARRISON STREET PARKING FACILITY PROJECT.
Moved by Payne, seconded by Throgmorton, to adjourn special meeting 8:01 a.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk