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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 19, 2016
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Fruin, Andrew, Dilkes, Karr, Ford,
Yapp, Bockenstedt, Slattery, Havel, Knoche, Boothroy, Korpel, Bollinger, Morris.
Mayor Throgmorton announced that item # 6, pertaining to the Housing Choice
Voucher, would not be acted upon until the February 2 meeting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete
from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration: Item 2d(1) Prairie Hill Final OPD,
Item 2d(11) 2016 Legislative Priorities, and Item 2d(13) ICDD Fundraising:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: January 4 Special Formal Official & Complete; January 4 Budget Work
Session; January 5 Work Session; January 5 Regular Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). None
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo -James, 118 E. Washington
St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Club Room, 1720
Waterfront Dr.; Special Class C Liquor License for Korean Barbeque Restaurant dba
Onnuri Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for EI Ranchero Inc.,
dba El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr.; Class C Liquor License
for Pub On Clinton St., dba Pints, 118 S. Clinton St. Ownership Change; Class C
Liquor License for Pub On Clinton St., dba Pints, 118 S. Clinton St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 16-14, REVISING THE SIDEWALK CAFE
POLICY TO WAIVE THE ANNUAL FEE AND TO REQUIRE TEMPORARY
FENCING DURING THE STREETSCAPE PROJECT ON WASHINGTON STREET;
RES. 16-15, ESTABLISHING MOBILE VENDING PERMIT AND AMBULATORY
VENDING PERMIT FEES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 12-488; RES.
16-16, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION
CENTER 2014 PROJECT; RES. 16-17, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE EAST
HARRISON STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT; RES. 16-18, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
RELOCATION PROJECT, NORTH PLANT SALVAGE AND DEMOLITION PHASE;
RES. 16-19, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
AUGUST 26, 2014 AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND HBK ENGINEERING, LLC TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR THE FIRST AVENUE GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT; Approve
disbursements in the amount of $9,632,521.18 for the period of November 1 through
November 30, 2015, as recommended by the finance director subject to audit; RES.
16-20, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL REGARDING
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISEMENT; RES. 16-21,
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AMENDING THE INTERNATIONAL CITY / COUNTY MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT CORPORATION (ICMA RC) DEFERRED
COMPENSATION AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE ROTH IRA'S; RES. 16-22,
ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF A UTILITY EASEMENT WITHIN WALDEN
WOOD, PART 10, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 16-23, OF INTENT TO CONSIDER THE
PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF VACATED AIR RIGHTS ABOVE
THE ALLEY BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 8 OF BLOCK 8, COUNTY SEAT ADDITION
TO MIDWEST ONE BANK, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID
PROPOSAL FOR FEBRUARY 2, 2016.
Correspondence: Iowa City Library Board of Trustees (x2) - Senior Center
Members of Committee A: Budget Concerns (previously presented at the 1/9/16
and 1/14/16 budget work session and added to this agenda to be officially received);
Mary LaHay regarding Puppy Mill Information Meeting; Bruce Mlynski regarding A
new govt. Is being formed; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation
of (1) NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign approximately 20-30 feet from the
northeast corner of the Wylde Green Road and Ashley Drive intersection for
northbound traffic.; Sr. Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) NO
PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign for eastbound traffic on Eagle View Drive east
of the intersection with Mormon Trek Boulevard; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign at the northeast corner of the
Mormon Trek Boulevard and MacBride Drive intersection for westbound traffic; Sr.
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) NO PARKING CORNER TO
HERE sign on the southeast corner of the 300 block of East Harrison Street.
Council Member Thomas left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-24, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT AND EASEMENT
AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
OVERLAY (OPD) PLAN FOR PRAIRIE HILL, IOWA CITY, IOWA; The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted, 6/0/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Dickens,
Mims, Taylor, Throgmorton, Botchway, Cole Nays None. Abstaining: Thomas.
Council Member Thomas returned to the meeting.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 16-25, ESTABLISHING
THE CITY'S 2016 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES, by revising the last sentence under
"Increase infrastructure funding that supports a diverse transportation network" to read:
"...diversification measures include pedestrian, bicycle, and public transit
accommodations, as well as regional passenger rail".
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt a resolution authorizing the City
Manager to execute an agreement with the Iowa City Downtown District for fundraising
expenses associated with the art work portion of the North Pedestrian Mall
Improvement Project at a not to exceed cost of $50,000. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Moved by Thomas, seconded by Cole, to defer the resolution to
February 2. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried, 4/3, with the following
voice vote: Ayes: Cole, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton. Nays: Dickens, Mims,
Botchway. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from
Carol deProsse and Dan Leachay.
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Mazahir Salih, 2355 Jessup Circle, and Vice President of the Center for Worker
Justice, presented a petition supporting raising the minimum wage. Pastor Vincent
Allen, The Kingdom Center, read the petition "Interfaith Statement on the Raising of the
Minimum Wage", and the following individuals appeared in support: Pastor Anthony
Smith, New Creations International Church; Ghada Jameel, Center for Worker Justice;
Royceann Porter, 136 Appanoose Ct. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to
accept petition. The following individuals appeared regarding 2d(13) on the Consent
Calendar (art work portion of North Pedestrian Mall): Bill Nusser, 508 River St. and
Hands Jewelers; and Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut. Peter Byler, 30 Ashwood Dr.,
appeared regarding 2d(9) on the Consent Calendar, the National Development Council.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 16-4653, VACATING PORTION
OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED BETWEEN 124 W BENTON STREET AND
731 S RIVERSIDE DRIVE (VAC15-00006), be passed and adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing 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.. No one appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 16-26, AUTHORIZING
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..
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 second vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
Throgmorton, Botchway, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas. Nays: Cole.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately .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)
(REZ15-00022), be given second vote. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Neighborhood Development Services Coordinator Yapp present for discussion.
Council Member Cole left the room due to a conflict of interest.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 16-4654, 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 passed and adopted. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted, 6/0/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton, Botchway. Nays: None. Abstaining:
Cole.
Council Member Cole returned to the meeting.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to defer to May 3 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 by Botchway,
seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from Ben Logsdon.
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Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to defer to February 2 ordinance vacating
air rights above public right-of-way in north -south alley between Harrison and Prentiss
Streets (VAC15-00005), be passed and adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2016 Washington Street
Streetscape Project - Clinton Street to Linn Street, 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. Angie Coyer, Genus Landscape Architects and project
manager for the job, and Civil Engineer Steve Noack, MMS Consultants presented a
power point. The following individuals appeared: Nancy Bird, Iowa City Downtown
District; George Etre, Takanami Restaurant, Formosa Restaurant, Giovanni's
Restaurant, and Iowa Chop House; Tara Cronbaugh, Java House and Heirloom Salad,
and owner of the Paul Helen Building; Brian Rorris, Quinton's; Rebecca Neades, Iowa
City Area Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Public Policy; Karen Kubby,
Beadology Iowa. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-27, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2016 WASHINGTON STREET STREETSCAPE
PROJECT - CLINTON STREET TO LINN STREET, 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 Works Dir. Knoche present for discussion. Individual Council Members
expressed their views.
The Mayor stated the following item would be rescheduled for February 2"d
Ordinance amending the definition of public assistance source of income to include
Housing Choice Voucher subsidies and similar rent subsidy programs and to clarify the
definition of "Housing Transaction,".
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to reappoint John Forman Gay, 203
Friendly Avenue, to the Appeals, Board of for a five-year term January 1, 2016 -
December 31, 2020 for a Licensed Electrician or qualified by experience and training.
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); Appeals,
Board of, for an unexpired five-year term January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018. For a
HVAC or building design professional or qualified by experience and training.
(Unexpired term); 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: Airport Commission for a six-
year term March 1, 2016 — March 1, 2020; Board of Adjustment for a five-year term,
January 1, 2016 — January 1, 2021; 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.
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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.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Civil Service Commission for a four -year
term, April 2, 2016 - April 4, 2020; Planning and Zoning Commission for two vacancies
to fill five-year term, May 1, 2016 — May 1, 2021. Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2016.
The Mayor announced Council would be returning to the work session agenda
where they left off prior to the start of the formal meeting.
After discussion, there were no agenda additions to the draft agenda for the January
25 Joint Entities meeting in North Liberty.
Information Packet (January 7th)
1. (IP5 — November 30 Strategic Planning Report) Mayor Pro tem Botchway noted
his name was incorrectly spelled on the cover sheet. Staff will correct.
2. (IP6 and IP7 — STAR Program) Council Member Mims noted the information on
he STAR program noting a lot of information on sustainability.
3. (IP10 — article from City Manager — Diversity Programs are Failing Minorities)
Council Member Mims and encouraged the community to sign up for receiving
the Council information electronically.
4. (IP12 —Article form City Manager — Branstad open to collecting data on police
stops) Mayor Pro tem Botchway noted the article and his interest to change
negative connotations with certain language and rhetoric concerning police.
5. (IP15 — Quarterly financial summary) Mayor Throgmorton stated the report was
lengthy and suggested moving a summary or conclusion to front end.
6. (11313 — Martin Luther King Celebration and IP14 — Black Workers Conference0
Mayor Pro tem Botchway reported on the events. Council Member Cole stated
the Black Workers Conference was well done.
7. (IP20 — Article from Council Member Mims — A tribute to Matt Hayek) Mayor Pro
tem Botchway thanked Council Member Mims for putting the article in the packet.
Information Packet (January 14th)
1. (IP11 — Memo from Equity Dir. and City Clerk — Listening Posts) Mayor
Throgmorton requested the scheduling and location be placed on the next work
session agenda.
Council Member Cole stated is unable to the KXIC radio show on February 10 and
Council Member Dickens volunteered to handle the slot.
Council Member Dickens reported on Iowa City's newest and only brew pub on the
corner if Washington and Linn Streets.
Mayor Pro tem Botchway reiterated the many activities in observance of Martin
Luther Day; and questioned where questions and concerns regarding the minimum
wage increase should be directed. The City Attorney stated complaints should be
directed to the Johnson County Attorney.
Council Member Mims urges the community to stay safe in cold weather, and to
remember their pets in cold weather; and urged the community to pay attention to
Council strategic planning and budget meetings.
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Council Member Taylor noted the grand re -opening of the remodeled John's Grocery
and encouraged people to continue to patronize them and see what they have done
inside.
Council Member Thomas remarked he was very excited about Augusta Restaurant
moving from Oxford to Iowa City.
Mayor Throgmorton welcomed Council Member Taylor to her first formal Council
meeting she was participating in person; echoed Mayor Pro tem Botchway's comments
on Martin Luther King events; reported on a meeting with Cedar Rapids Mayor Corbett;
and encouraged Council Members to use "Council Time" on the agenda as a way of
reporting back on various Council committees they serve on.
Mayor Throgmorton stated he would be out of town for the March 15 Council
meeting and suggested rescheduling. After discussion, Council agreed to reschedule
the March 15 meeting to Wednesday, March 23.
Mayor Throgmorton also asked the City Manager Search be added to the pending
list. Council Member Thomas asked that the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan be
added to the list as well. Majority agreed to add both items.
Mayor Throgmorton noted the Strategic Planning and Budget work session planned
for January 21.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, to adjou n meeting at 9:55 p.m.
Jd6es A. Throgmorto , Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 1/4/16
Iowa City City Council special meeting 1:00 p.m. at City Hall. Council Members present:
Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor (Electronically), Thomas, Throgmorton. Absent:
None.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to appoint City Clerk Karr as Temporary Chairperson. Temporary
Chair Karr presiding.
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of the
Mayor of the City of Iowa City. Moved and seconded to nominate a slate of Jim Throgmorton
for Mayor and Susan Mims for Mayor Pro tem. Moved and seconded to nominate Jim
Throgmorton for Mayor. Moved and seconded to close nominations. The Temporary Chair
declared the motion to close nominations carried and stated voting would be done in order of
nomination. After a voice vote on the motion nominating Throgmorton for Mayor and Mims for
Mayor Pro tem, the Temporary Chair declared it defeated, 2/5, with Botchway, Cole, Taylor,
Thomas, and Throgmorton voting in the negative. After a voice vote on the motion
nominating Throgmorton for Mayor, the Temporary Chair declared it passed, 6/1, with Mims
voting in the negative. Temporary Chair declared Jim Throgmorton Mayor of Iowa City for a
two year term.
Newly elected Mayor Throgmorton made a statement regarding performing the role of Mayor.
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of Mayor
Pro tem of the City of Iowa City. Moved and seconded to nominate Kingsley Botchway for
Mayor Pro tem. Moved and seconded to nominate Susan Mims for Mayor Pro tem. Moved
and seconded to close nominations. The Temporary Chair declared the motion to close
nominations carried, and stated voting would be done in order of nomination. After a voice
vote on the motion nominating Botchway for Mayor Pro tem, the Temporary Chair declared it,
5/2, with Dickens and Mims voting in the negative. After a voice vote on the motion
nominating Mims for Mayor Pro tem, the Temporary Chair declared it, 2/5, with Botchway,
Cole, Taylor, Thomas, and Throgmorton voting in the negative. Temporary Chair declared
Kingsley Botchway Mayor Pro tem of Iowa City for a two year term.
The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Mayor Jim Throgmorton and Mayor Pro
tem Kingsley Botchway. Mayor Throgmorton now presiding.
Mayor Throgmorton stated he had communicated with each Council Member on the
positions and was prepared to offer the following slate of appointments for consideration:
Rules Committee - reappoint Dickens and Botchway; Emergency Management Commission -
Thomas; Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County — Botchway, Cole, Dickens,
Mims, Taylor, Thomas and Throgmorton as alternate; the Iowa City/Coralville Visitors &
Convention Bureau - Throgmorton; Economic Development Committee - Mims, Throgmorton,
Cole; Chief Elected Officials Board, Iowa Works, Region 10 - Taylor; Metro Coalition of Cities
— City Manager Markus, with Throgmorton as alternate; Joint Emergency Communications
Center Policy Board (JECC) - Mims and City Manager Markus; East Central Iowa Council of
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Governments (ECICOG) - Taylor; Seats Paratransit Advisory Committee - Dickens; JC
Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee - Botchway; UNESCO Board of Directors - Cole;
Self -Supporting non-voting representative from Iowa City (SSMID) — City Manager designee;
Johnson County E911 Service Board - Fire Chief Grier and Police Captain Hart; Iowa City
Area Development Board (ICAD) — Thomas and City Manager Markus; Iowa City Assessor
Evaluation Committee - Dickens. Moved and seconded to approve the appointments as
presented by Mayor Throgmorton. The Mayor declared the motion making the appointments
carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting at 1:50 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
s/James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication — 1/12/16.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 4, 2016
Iowa City City Council special meeting 1:00 p.m. at City Hall. Council Members present:
Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor (Electronically), Thomas, Throgmorton. Absent:
None. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Bockenstedt, Korpel.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to appoint City Clerk Karr as Temporary
Chairperson. Temporary Chair Karr presiding.
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of the
Mayor of the City of Iowa City. Moved by Dickens, seconded by Mims, to nominate a slate of
Jim Throgmorton for Mayor and Susan Mims for Mayor Pro tem. Moved by Cole, seconded
by Taylor, to nominate Jim Throgmorton for Mayor. Moved by Dickens, seconded by
Botchway, to close nominations. The Temporary Chair declared the motion to close
nominations carried unanimously, and stated voting would be done in order of nomination.
After a voice vote on the motion nominating Throgmorton for Mayor and Mims for Mayor Pro
tem, the Temporary Chair declared it defeated, 2/5, with Botchway, Cole, Taylor, Thomas,
and Throgmorton voting in the negative. After a voice vote on the motion nominating
Throgmorton for Mayor, the Temporary Chair declared it passed, 6/1, with Mims voting in the
negative. Temporary Chair declared Jim Throgmorton Mayor of Iowa City for a two year term.
Newly elected Mayor Throgmorton made a statement regarding performing the role of Mayor.
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of Mayor
Pro tem of the City of Iowa City. Moved by Cole, seconded by Thomas, to nominate Kingsley
Botchway for Mayor Pro tem. Moved by Dickens, seconded by Mims, to nominate Susan
Mims for Mayor Pro tem. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to close nominations.
The Temporary Chair declared the motion to close nominations carried unanimously, and
stated voting would be done in order of nomination. Council Member Mims suggested that
candidates for the office provide remarks prior to voting, in order of the nominations received.
Individual Council Members agreed. Council Member Botchway made a statement regarding
serving as Mayor Pro tem, followed by Council Member Mims. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. After a voice vote on the motion nominating Botchway for Mayor Pro
tem, the Temporary Chair declared it, 5/2, with Dickens and Mims voting in the negative.
After a voice vote on the motion nominating Mims for Mayor Pro tem, the Temporary Chair
declared it, 2/5, with Botchway, Cole, Taylor, Thomas, and Throgmorton voting in the
negative. Temporary Chair declared Kingsley Botchway Mayor Pro tem of Iowa City for a two
year term.
The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Mayor Jim Throgmorton and Mayor Pro
tem Kingsley Botchway. Mayor Throgmorton now presiding.
Mayor Throgmorton stated he had communicated with each Council Member on the
positions and was prepared to offer the following slate of appointments for consideration:
Rules Committee - reappoint Dickens and Botchway; Emergency Management Commission -
Thomas; Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County — Botchway, Cole, Dickens,
Mims, Taylor, Thomas and Throgmorton as alternate; the Iowa City/Coralville Visitors &
Convention Bureau - Throgmorton; Economic Development Committee - Mims, Throgmorton,
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Cole; Chief Elected Officials Board, Iowa Works, Region 10 - Taylor; Metro Coalition of Cities
— City Manager Markus, with Throgmorton as alternate; Joint Emergency Communications
Center Policy Board (JECC) - Mims and City Manager Markus; East Central Iowa Council of
Governments (ECICOG) - Taylor; Seats Paratransit Advisory Committee - Dickens; JC
Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee - Botchway; UNESCO Board of Directors - Cole;
Self -Supporting non-voting representative from Iowa City (SSMID) — City Manager designee;
Johnson County E911 Service Board - Fire Chief Grier and Police Captain Hart; Iowa City
Area Development Board (ICAD) — Thomas and City Manager Markus; Iowa City Assessor
Evaluation Committee - Dickens. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Cole, to approve the
appointments as presented by Mayor Throgmorton. Individual Council Members discussed
the process for appointments. The Mayor declared the motion making the appointments
carried.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn special meeting at 1:50 p.m.
James. A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM ""
Date: January 13, 2016
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Budget Work Session, January 4, 2016, 1:50 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor (electronically), Thomas, Throgmorton
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Bockenstedt, Dilkes, Karr
(A complete transcription and power point presentations are archived in the City Clerk's Office
and available on the City website.)
INTRODUCTION TO CITY BUDGET
City Manager Markus, Asst. City Manager Fruin, and Finance Director Bockenstedt presented
information on the budget process and Proposed Budget.
Meeting adjourned 3:45 PM
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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 13, 2016
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 5, 2016, 5:04 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor (electronically), Thomas, Throgmorton
UISG: Neal, Simpson
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Korpel, Havel, Yapp, Boothroy, Bowers, 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
1. (Item # 7 — Support for Iowa City Muslim Community) Mayor Throgmorton asked if there
was interest to move up item # 7 to right before Planning & Zoning items on the agenda.
A majority agreed and a motion will be made at the formal meeting to move the item.
2. (Item # 8— Council Appointments) A majority agreed to the following appointments:
Housing and Community Development — Harry Olmstead (2018 term) and
Matthew Pierce (2017 term)
Human Rights Commission — Andrea Cohen
3. (Agenda item # 6 — Appeal of Revocation of mobile vending permit ... ) The City Attorney
stated no action was necessary on this matter because the vender got his permit from the
Johnson County Department of Public Health and has been reinstated
4. (Consent Calendar item # 3d(1) — Prairie Hill Final OPDH) Council Member Thomas
reported that in discussing this with the City Attorney it was felt he had a conflict of
interest and would have to abstain. City Atty. Dilkes stated papers were not in order and
staff was asking that the item be deferred, noting Thomas should abstain from the
deferral as well. After discussion, a majority agreed to remove the item from the
Consent Calendar and staff would place it on a future agenda when papers are ready.
5. (Agenda item # 5c — Rezoning 600 Block of S. Dubuque Street ... ) Council Member Cole
stated he would be recusing himself, and asked if he could make a statement addressing
the overarching issue. City Attorney Dilkes stated rezoning items are not discussed at
work sessions and suggested discussing the matter at the time of the public hearing.
6. (Consent Calendar correspondence... ) In response to Mayor Throgmorton, the City
Manager outlined the procedure for staff responding to Council correspondence;
clarifying responses where there is an established policy that staff can address versus a
policy kind of determination that requires direction.
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INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION (December 17, 23, 301
December 17
(IP7 — KXIC Radio Show) Majority agreed to the following schedule:
Wednesday
January 13 - Dickens
January 20 — Mims
January 27 — Botchway
February 3 — Thomas
February 10 — Cole
February 17 — Throgmorton
February 24 — Mims
Friday
January 15 — Botchway
February 5 — Mims
February 19 — Botchway
March 4 — UISG Representatives
2. (IP10 — Summer of the Arts Annual Report) Council Member Mims noted the report
which included a lot of information. Individual Council Members concurred.
3. (IP2 — Article from the City Manager ....cyclocross World Cup) Mayor Pro tem Botchway
noted the information regarding cyclocross event and stated it was really exciting. City
Manager Markus stated the City should hear shortly on the invitation to host and
updated Council on the event.
December 23
(IP2 — ... Strategic Planning Report) Mayor Throgmorton noted the report on the
Strategic Planning session facilitated by the Institute of Public Affairs Facilitator Jeff
Schott and questioned the next steps to crafting the final version. City Manager Markus
reviewed the past process and the City's application as a "STAR Community", noting
that many of the issues identified in the campaign and at the November strategic
planning session are addressed in the STAR application. After discussion a majority of
Council agreed to add "Strategic Planning" to the agenda for the final budget session
planned for January 14tH
2. (IP3 — Response form Asst. City Manager to Nancy Bird and Ritu Jain ...
correspondence regarding downtown issues) Council Member Mims thanked staff for
the response, and noted it was a big project and she was confident staff would work with
the community on making it as painless as possible. Asst. City Manager Fruin stated
Council would be setting a public hearing for the 19th and a presentation would be made
on the entire project at the hearing.
December 30
1. (IP5 — Memo from City Clerk ... Board and Commission Application Process) Mayor Pro
tem Botchway questioned if staff needed further direction on the process outlined in the
memo. City Clerk Karr responded to questions. Majority of Council indicated for the
proposal as outlined and expressed concerns regarding any major changes occurring in
the summer months when the University is not in full session.
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2. (1136 — Memo from Asst. City Manager ... Pending Work Session Topics) After
discussion a majority of Council indicated support for the following topics to remain or be
placed on the pending list:
• Discuss marijuana policies and potential legislative advocacy positions
• Discuss formation of staff /citizen climate adaptation advisory group
• Review annexation policy
Review downtown traffic model final report
Presentation from St. Ambrose University's Dr. Barnum regarding the ongoing
Police Department disproportionate minority contact traffic stop study
In addition staff will report back to Council on implementation of broadcasting regular
work session as soon as possible.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS / COUNCIL TIME
1. Mayor Pro tem Botchway noted two events planned for Martin Luther King Day
observances on January 18, one at The Spot, and the other Bethel AME. Information on
both events is in the Council information packet.
2. Council Member Cole mentioned a Black Worker's Conference planned for January 16th
at the Center for Worker Justice. Council Member Mims asked that information the
Conference be sent to the City Clerk for inclusion in an information packet.
3. Mayor Throgmorton reported he, Mayor Pro tem Botchway, and City Manager Markus
would be scheduling a luncheon with University President Harreld in February. City
Manager Markus stated Asst. City Mgr. Fruin would be joining the group The Mayor also
indicated Provost Barry Butler, and Rod Lehnertz Director of Planning, Design and
Construction might also be involved.
4. Council Member Thomas raised concerns regarding traffic safety as it relates to the
Gateway Project, especially the lane widths as they relate to the Dubuque Street
component, and questioned whether the project could be bid with an alternate for 10 Y2
or 11 lane width (rather than the 13). City Attorney Dilkes stated the question should be
is Council interested in scheduling discussion about lane widths and amending the
project. If so the item should be properly noticed for the public and scheduled for a
future meeting. Council Member Thomas will meet with the City Manager and report
back.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS -1/5/16
Iowa City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton presiding.
Council Members present: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor (electronically),
Thomas, Throgmorton. Absent: None.
ITEM 2. PROCLAMATIONS: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — January 18
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
CONSENT CALENDAR: ITEM 3a. 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
ITEM 3b. 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
ITEM 3c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor
License for Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St. #10; Class C Liquor License for
Bluebird Diner, 330 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License for Baroncini, 104 S. Linn St.
New: Class E Liquor License for Kirkwood Liquor & Tobacco, 300 Kirkwood Ave.; RES.
16-1 to ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Kirkwood Liquor and Tobacco, 300 Kirkwood
Ave. ITEM 3d. 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 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT 2014;
RES. 16-4, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WILLOW CREEK STREAMBANK
STABILIZATION PROJECT; RES. 16-5, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR 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, 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.
ITEM 3e. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 16-10, OF INTENT TO CONSIDER THE
PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF VACATED ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY
BETWEEN LOTS 5 AND 6, CARTWRIGHT'S ADDITION, BLOCK 1 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,
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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.
ITEM 3f. 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 regarding Budget; Fatima Saeed regarding Invitation
- January 9.
REGULAR AGENDA: Moved item # 7 for consideration at this time. ITEM 7. RES. 16-
12, DECLARING SUPPORT FOR MUSLIM COMMUNITIES AND URGING ALL TO
STAND TOGETHER FOR PEACE AND UNDERSTANDING. (item moved to prior to
item #5 on the agenda)
ITEM 4. COMMUNITY COMMENT: 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.
ITEM 5a. 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. PUBLIC HEARING: Closed. FIRST CONSIDERATION, 6/1, Cole voting "no"
ITEM 5b. 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). PUBLIC HEARING
Closed. FIRST CONSIDERATION.
ITEM 5c. 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). SECOND CONSIDERATION, 6/0/1, Cole abstaining.
ITEM 5d. 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);
SECOND CONSIDERATION.
ITEM 5e. Ordinance vacating air rights above public right-of-way in north -south alley
between Harrison and Prentiss Streets (VAC15-00005). SECOND CONSIDERATION.
ITEM 5f. Vacating portion of public right-of-way located between 124 W Benton Street
and 731 S Riverside Drive (VAC15-00006). (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
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ITEM 5g. ORDINANCE 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); SECOND CONSIDERATION, Waived
Adopted, 6/1, Taylor voting "no"
ITEM 5h. RES. 16-13, APPROVING CARDINAL POINTE WEST, PART ONE, IOWA
CITY PRELIMINARY PLAT. (SUB15-00023)
ITEM 6. Motion (to affirm, reverse, or modify the City Manager's Decision): No action.
ITEM 8. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS: Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a
five-year term, January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021, no applicants, readvertise; Housing
and Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term -
September 1, 2017, appoint Matthew Pierce, 318 Finkbine Lane # 7; Housing and
Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term -
September 1, 2018, appoint Harry Olmstead, 1951 Hannah Jo Court; Human Rights
Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term upon appointment - January 1,
2018, appoint Andrea Cohen, 1582 Vesh Lane.
ITEM 9.. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. Previous: Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020.
Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term January 1, 2014
- December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised; Full term). Appeals, Board of - One
vacancy to fill a five-year term January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020, for a Licensed
Electrician or qualified by experience and training. 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 - One vacancy 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 - One vacancy to fill a six-year term March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2020.
Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy for a Brown St. representative to fill a
three-year term, March 29, 2016 - March 29, 2019. Historic Preservation Commission
- One vacancy for an At Large representative to fill a three-year term, March 29, 2016 -
March 29, 2019. Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy for a Summit St.
representative to fill a three-year term, March 29, 2016 - March 29, 2019.
Telecommunications Commission - One vacancy, to fill three-year term, March 13,
2016 - March 13, 2019. Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill
unexpired year term, effective upon appointment - January 1, 2019. Applications must
be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2016.
Adjourned 9:15 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
s/James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
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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 meeting at 9:15 p.m.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk