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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: Dickens. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr,
Korpel, Bollinger, Ford, Rackis, Seydel-Johnson, Boothroy, Yapp, Rackis, Schaul,
Hightshoe, Bowers, O'Brien, Knoche, Laverman, Bockenstedt.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Grant Wood Elementary:
students Ashley Bonilla and Kim Marquez; and Weber Elementary students: Nicholas
McDonnell and Nathan Smithey.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: January 14 Work Session (Strategic Planning and Budget); January 19
Special Formal Official & Complete; January 19 Work Session; January 19 Regular
Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Airport
Commission — November 19; Board of Adjustment — December 16; Community
Police Review Board — December 16; Historic Preservation Commission —
December 10; Human Rights Commission — December 15; Planning and Zoning
Commission — December 3; Senior Center Commission — November 19;
Telecommunications Commission — November 23.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Beer Permit for The Convenience Store, LLC., dba The Convenience Store,
106 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Etre Givanni Restaurant LLC., dba
Givanni's, 109 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Etre Plaza Towers
Restaurant, dba Formosa, 221 E. College St.; Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee,
Inc., dba Hy -Vee Food & Drugstore #1 & Regal Liquor, 1720 Waterfront Dr.; Class
C Liquor License for Devotay, Inc., dba Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.; Special Class C
Liquor License for Oyama Sushi Chen's, Inc., dba Oyama Sushi, 1853 Lower
Muscatine Rd.; Class C Liquor License for Brothers Of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's
Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Brothers of Iowa
City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; RES. 16-28, TO ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT to Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125
S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Fujiyama Inc., dba Fujiyama Inc., 531
Highway 1 West; Ownership Change - Class C Liquor License for Red Bike Iowa
City LLC, dba Ride, 630 Iowa Ave. This motion approves the three ownership
changes made to the corporation since their renewal in accordance with State
regulations.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 16-29, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO.2 TO AN
AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA AND A&M DEVELOPMENT II, L.L.C. FOR THE SABIN
TOWNHOMES; to approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City and
the Iowa City Association of Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local #610; RES. 16-30,
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ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE MOSS RIDGE ROAD PROJECT — HIGHWAY
1 TO MOSS RIDGE CAMPUS AT RAPID CREEK PRESERVE; RES. 16-31,
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 STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC. TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT SLUDGE BIOSOLID DEWATERING EQUIPMENT
REPLACEMENT PROJECT; RES. 16-32, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
SANDHILL ESTATES, PART 4; RES. 16-33, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
DOUGLASS STREET AND DOUGLASS COURT WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
PROJECT; RES. 16-34, AMENDING THE SUBDIVIDER'S AGREEMENT FOR
SILVER SLOPE, PART TWO AND AUTHORIZING THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF
LOT 20 THEREIN FROM SAID AGREEMENT.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for February 16 on an ordinance
rezoning 9.33 acres of property from Low Density Single Family (RS -5) Zone and
Medium Density Single Family (RS -8) Zone to Planned Development Overlay (OPD -
8) Zone and a Sensitive Areas Development Plan for Pine Grove located south of
Lower West Branch Road between Scott Boulevard and Hummingbird Lane.
(REZ1 5-00023/SUB1 5-00031); Setting a public hearing for February 16 on an
ordinance vacating a portion of Waterfront Drive located east of south Gilbert Street.
Correspondence: Jason Gray regarding City Manager Position; Martha Hampel
regarding Recommendation for Reform to Signatory Requirements to -Citizen
Petitions; Robert Schueler regarding Ultra Uber Driver; Barbara Schlachter
regarding Requested suggestions; Larry Baker, Board of Adjustment regarding
Requiring landlords to notify tenants when residential property is located in the
floodplain [Staff response included]; Jessie Witherell regarding Proposed food for
fines drive [Staff response included]; Transportation Engineering Planner regarding
Change of parking meter terms from 2 hours to 1 hour for spaces numbered H101 E,
H1 03E, H1 05E, and H1 07E on the south side of the 100 block of East Harrison
Street, and spaces numbered CL506S, CL508S, CL510S, CL512S, CL514S,
CL516S, CL518S, CL520S, CL522S, CL524S, and CL528S on the east side of the
500 block of South Clinton Street. Meter number CL504S on the 500 block of South
Clinton Street will be removed.
Harry Olmstead acknowledged new Council members, as well as those continuing,
and thanked them for their commitment to the community; and noted email
correspondence distributed that evening from himself supporting the housing choice
voucher ordinance; appreciated the fine work of Asst. City Manager Fruin and noted
other senior staff that might be interested in the City Manager position; and suggested
contacting the University of Iowa graduate program in Library Sciences for assistance in
funding the Bookmobile request in FY17. Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD)
President Mark Nolte and Director of Community Relations Kate Moreland presented a
power point update of their work. Brandon Ross appeared regarding public space
availability, and the recent remodeling the Recreation Center.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that ORD. 16-4655, 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
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STREET AND THE MID -BLOCK ALLEY SOUTH OF JEFFERSON STREET,
PROVIDED CERTAIN FORM -BASED ZONING STANDARDS ARE MET, be passed
and adopted.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, that ORD. 16-4656, 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 passed
and adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that ORD. 16-4657, 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 of conveyance of a portion of air rights
above the alley between Lots 1 and 8 of Block 8, County Seat Addition to Midwest One
Bank.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 16-35, APPROVING
CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF AIR RIGHTS ABOVE THE ALLEY BETWEEN
LOTS 1 AND 8 OF BLOCK 8, COUNTY SEAT ADDITION TO MIDWEST ONE BANK.
Public comment was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's FY2016 Annual
Action Plan Amendment #3, 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. Asst. City
Manager Fruin presented information.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-36, ADOPTING IOWA
CITY'S FY2016 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT #3, 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.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt 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. Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator and
staff to the Public Art Advisory Committee Bollinger presented a power point. The
following individuals appeared: Nancy Bird, Executive Director, Iowa City Downtown
District; Charlie Eastham, 953 Canton St.; Sheila Davisson, owner Revival and
Downtown District Board Member; Dan Lechay, 528 Clark St.; Mark Ginsberg,
downtown business owner; Ritu Jain, 829 Kirkwood Ave., President of the Downtown
District; Harry Olmstead; Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut St.; Brandon Ross; and Shirley
Wyrick. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Throgmorton,
seconded by Taylor to defer indefinitely. Motion to defer withdrawn. The Mayor
declared the original motion to adopt resolution failed, 3/3, with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: Throgmorton, Botchway, Mims, Nays: Taylor, Thomas, Cole.
Absent: Dickens. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mlms, to accept correspondence
from Gary Wolf, Dick and Joyce Summerwill, University of Iowa Student Government,
Nancy Hauserman, Daniel Benton, Shirley Wyrick, Anne Russett, Dan Leachay.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-37, DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER TO CONTRIBUTE $17,750 TO THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN
DISTRICT FOR MARKETING EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE WASHINGTON
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STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND TO OFFER A SUBSIDIZED PARKING
AND TRANSIT PROGRAM FOR BUSINESSES DURING THE PROJECT. Nancy Bird,
Executive Director, Iowa City Downtown District appeared. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Moved by Botchway, seconded Mims, to accept correspondence
from Karen Kubby, Kandy Maharas.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Cole, that the ordinance amending Title 2 of the
City Code, Entitled "Human Rights," Chapter 2, Entitled "General Provisions," Section 2-
1-1, Entitled "Definitions: Public Assistance Source of Income," to include Housing
Choice Voucher subsidies and similar rent subsidy programs and to clarify the definition
of "Housing Transaction", be given first vote. The following individuals appeared: Sarah
Hunnicutt, Housing Coordinator, Domestic Violence Intervention Program worker;
Charlie Eastham, 953 Canton St.; Bronis Perteit, 8 Gleason Dr., Domestic Violence
Intervention Program; Sally Scott, 205 Black Spring Circle, rep. Johnson County
Affordable Homes Coalition; Laura Jackson, 740 Westwinds Drive; Emily Youde, 47
Valley Ave.; Jeremy Endsley, Shelter House volunteer; and Royceann Porter, 136
Appanoose Court, Shelter House worker. Equity Dir. and Human Rights Coordinator
Bowers present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from Chris
Villhauer, Elizabeth Mills, Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition, Harry Olmstead.
Council Members Cole and Throgmorton left the room due to a conflict of interest on
the following item. Mayor Pro tem Botchway now presiding.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, to adopt RES. 16-38, APPROVING
SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION, Trinity Episcopal Church.
Council Members Cole and Throgmorton returned to the meeting. Mayor
Throgmorton now presiding.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: Tim Weitzel, 523 Grant Street, to the Board of Adjustment
for a five-year term, January 1, 2016 — January 1, 2021; Sharon DeGraw, 519 Brown
Street, to the Historic Preservation Commission for a Brown St. representative for a
three-year term, March 29, 2016 — March 29, 2019.; Zachariah Builta, 415 Woodside
Drive, to the Historic Preservation Commission for an At Large representative for a
three-year term, March 29, 2016 — March 29, 2019; Wayne Fett, 811 Spencer Drive, to
the Parks and Recreation Commission — for an unexpired year term, effective upon
appointment — January 1, 2019. City Clerk Karr asked that the Airport Commission
appointment be readvertised due to confusion on the term.
The Mayor noted that the following vacancies will be readvertised: Airport
Commission for a six-year term March 1, 2016; 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. 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 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
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experience and training (Unexpired term); Civil Service Commission for a four -year
term, April 2, 2016 - April 4, 2020; Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St.
representative to fill three-year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016 (New District
formed); 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.
Council Member Taylor applauded the efforts of Dr. John Meehan and others who
traveled to Belgium to secure the Cyclocross World Cup site for Iowa City. Council
Member Thomas echoed comments, and Council member Mims also noted City
Manager Markus was a member of the local delegation.
Mayor Pro tem Botchway outlined a number of activities and events planned in
recognition of Black History Month, (Art Expression at UAY on February 12; Soul food
dinner and entertainment at City High on February 19; living museum at Dream Center;
Mobile Health Clinic at Broadway Neighborhood site, February 25; Unity concert at New
Creations International Center, February 28) and stated he would send information for
next Council information packet.
Council Member Mims noted an event for February 4, "Home Grown, Milwaukee's
Social Justice Challenges and the Role of Urban Gardens".
Council Member Cole noted a related event at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on
February 4, a conference on alliances, rediscovering our local food system.
City Manager Markus echoed previous comments and acknowledged that the
Cyclocross World Cup would be held in Iowa City in September; and reported out on the
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training he and other staff attended in San Antonio.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adjourn regular meeting at 9:45 p.m.
back to work session. 4�
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Date: January 28, 2016
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 14, 2016, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
UISG: Simpson
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Bockenstedt, Korpel, Andrew, Boothroy, Craig,
Carrie Fox-Rummelhart
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
The Mayor stated Council would be discussing Strategic Planning first, and then Budget; and
announced the City Manager would facilitate the discussion on the Strategic Plan.
City Manager Markus announced he had accepted a City Manager position in Lawrence,
Kansas, and would be leaving Iowa City the week of March 21. He stated it was advisable for
Council to have the strategic plan and budget done prior to that time, noting the budget needed
to be certified to the State by mid-March. The City Manager stated that Mayor Throgmorton has
asked him to provide a memo on the process for naming an interim City Manager and selection
of a new City Manager.
HANDOUTS
Preamble from City Charter
Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees (letter dated January 13, 2016)
STRATEGIC PLANNING DISCUSSION
City Manager stated for the discussion this evening they would be using the report provide from
the November 30 Strategic Planning session facilitated by Jeff Schott as the base document;
and suggesting changes utilizing flip charts. The City Manager outlined the procedure to be
followed:
• Review overarching intention of the plan; mission statement
• Review (7) specific focus areas in the Plan (add, subtract, redefine)
• Review objectives and goal for each focus area (page 11)
At the end of the process Asst. City Manager Fruin will prepare a new document for Council
approval; and provide updates every 3-4 months,
The City Manager noted copies of the City Charter Preamble for discussion related to a mission
statement. After discussion Council accepted the directed staff to utilize the intent of the
Preamble and incorporate language about measurable progress toward a more inclusive and
sustainable Iowa City; and include STAR program as necessary.
Focus Areas Discussion:
1. Economic Development (Schott report)
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
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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
After discussion the focus area was changed to "Develop a strong and resilient local economy"
(Flip # 1) and objectives added (Flipchart # 8).
2. Urban Core (Schott report)
Loss and lack of affordable residential/commercial properties in general Downtown area
After discussion the focus area was changed to "Build a vibrant and walkable Urban Core"
(Flipchart # 2) and objectives added (Flipchart # 9).
3. Healthy Neighborhoods (Schott report)
• 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
After discussion the focus area remained unchanged (Flipchart # 3) and objectives added
(Flipchart # 10).
4. Finance and Budget (Schott report)
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
After discussion the focus area was changed to "A Solid Financial Foundation" (Flipchart # 4)
and objectives added (Flipchart # 11).
5. Communications and Marketing (Schott report)
• Lose the word "transparency" — already exists
• Lack of voters —15% turnout, shameful
• 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
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• 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
After discussion the focus area was changed to "Enhanced Community Engagement and
Intergovernmental Relations" (Flipchart #5) and objectives added (Flipchart # 12).
6. Sustainability (not an area in Schott report)
After discussion the focus area was identifies and added (Flipchart #6) and objectives will be
discussed at work session scheduled for January 21.
7. Social Justice, Racial Equity and Inclusivity (not an area in Schott report)
After discussion the focus area was identified and added (Flipchart #7) and objectives will be
discussed at work session scheduled for January 21.
Council agreed to resume discussion with focus areas #6 and #7 at the January 21, 5PM
meeting.
BUDGET
Discussion to occur at the conclusion of the strategic planning discussion on January 21.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 PM.
Attachments: Flipcharts 1-12
Flip Chart # 1
Strategic Economic Dev. Activities
Resilient economy
[Develop a strong and resilient local economy]
Maintain ....
"Economic development" language
Flip Chart # 2
A Strong Residential and Commercial Urban Core
Continue to improve downtown and urban core
A strong residential and commercial urban core; walkable, bikeable
A complete residential and commercial ....
Build a complete and walkable urban core
[Build a vibrant and walkable urban core]
w/ or w/out verbs
F'p Chart # 3
Healthy Neighborhoods
Flip Chart # 4
A Solid Financial Foundation
Maintain.....
Flip Chart # 5
Enhanced Community Engagement and Intergovernmental Relations
Flip Chart # 6
Sustainabilitv
Incorporate into action items in other goals??
[Environmental sustainability]
Ecological
Flip Chart # 7
Social Justice, Racial Equity and Inclusivity
Add "Commit"
[Advance social justice and racial equity]
(Break 6:20-6:30)
Flip Chart # 8 (re # I chart)
Develop a strong and resilient local economy
Add: IC Marketplace business association?
Edit: and other commercial districts
"and Kirkwood" under University built
Small business development and retention
"Seek out / proactive" — Geoff to wordsmith
Work with our partners to devise a local program to support small business development by persons
of color
Flip Chart # 9 (re # 2 chart)
Build a vibrant and walkable urban core
Provide safe transportation options
Improve the four criteria of a walkable community:
- Safe
- Useful
- Interesting
- Comfortable
Initiate public dialogue about the meaning of walkability
Encourage
Provide diverse housing types and price points for a variety of income levels
Protect historic residential and commercial buildings and provide their restoration
Fliu Chart # 10 (re # 3 chart)
Healthy Neighborhoods
Substantially improve public realm
(existing streets) * Geoff wordsmith
(space)
Encouraging
Pr-evidig affordable and diverse housing
Edit: Develop strategies to diversity the membership of neighborhood associations and centers
Remove: 2nd bullet "incrementally
Flip Chart # 11 (re # 4 chart)
A Solid Financial Foundation
Continue building emergency fund
Maintain healthy fund balances
Be attentive to Moody's evaluation criteria and maintain Aaa bond rating
Continually monitoring the impacts of property tax reform
Continue to reduce property tax levy
Flip Chart # 12 (re # 5 chart)
Enhanced Community Engagement and Intergovernmental Relations
Develop ways to be innovative in our communications with the community
Consider
Creating two new ad hoc City Council committees:
Sustainability
Social justice
Significantly improve Council and staff ability to communicate financial issues with diverse
populations
Remove: 0 bullet "meet regularly"
3rd bullet — already done
Edit: 2nd bullet - evaluate
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 1/19/16
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:15 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss the purchase of
particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to
increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The
minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (land
acquisition) shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is
completed; and to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation
or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or
disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 6:05 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
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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 26, 2016
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 19, 2016, 6:05 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
UISG: Neal, Simpson
Staff: Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Andrew, Korpel, Havel, Yapp, Boothroy, Bockenstedt, Morris,
Ford, Bollinger
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
[Work session started after Conference Board; special Formal and Executive Session]
Mayor Throgmorton welcomed everyone to the first televised work session and welcomed
feedback.
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item # 5 — Washington Street Streetscape Project) In response to Council Member
Dickens, City Attorney Dilkes stated she did not think he would have to recuse himself
simply for the purposes of the hearing on the project and awarding the project. She
noted other issues may arise later that may would have to be considered at a later time.
2. (Consent Calendar item # 2d(1) — Prairie Hill Final OPDH) Council Member Thomas he
had a conflict of interest and would be abstaining; and requested the item be removed
for separate consideration. Majority agreed.
3. (Consent Calendar item # 2d(11) — 2016 Legislative Priorities) Council Member Thomas
asked that the item be deleted for separate consideration. Majority agreed.
4. (Consent Calendar item #2d(13)— ICDD Fundraising ... art work portion of the North
Pedestrian Mall Improvement Project) Council Member Thomas asked that the item be
deleted for separate consideration. Majority agreed.
5. (Consent Calendar item # 2d(2) — Sidewalk Cafe Policy) In response to Mayor Pro Tem
Botchway, Asst. City Manager Fruin clarified that the recommendation was to waive the
fees because of street construction limiting the use of the cafes and the expected noise
and dust.
6. (Consent Calendar item # 2d(11) — 2016 Legislative Priorities) Mayor Throgmorton
suggesting talking about the item during the work session. Council Member Thomas
suggested a language change 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". Majority agreed to remove
the item for separate consideration and move approval as amended.
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7. Mayor Throgmorton reported he and Asst. to the City Manager Andrew participated in a
phone conversation with Governor Branstad and four other Mayors from the
Metropolitan Coalition about the proposed school tax water quality initiative and
suggested adding the item to a future work session. Asst. City Manager Fruin said that
frequently topics are discussed by members of the coalition and staff will keep Council
informed and report back as proposals get shaped.
8. (Consent Calendar item # 2d(13) — ICDD Fundraising ... art work portion of the North
Pedestrian Mall Improvement Project) In response to Mayor Throgmorton, Council
Member Thomas stated he suggested separate consideration as it related to the budget,
and suggested he would be asking for deferral. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. City Atty. Dilkes noted the item was noticed on the agenda and suggested
getting public input at the formal meeting and then discussing whether to defer or not at
that point.
9. (Item # 7— Council Appointments) A majority agreed to reappoint John Forman Gay to
the Board of Appeals and re -advertise other vacancies.
10. (Item # 6 — Housing Choice Voucher ....) Mayor Throgmorton stated the item would
not be acted upon at the formal meeting and rescheduled to the February 2
meeting.
11. (Item # 4f — rezoning along Mormon Trek Boulevard south of Hwy. 1 .... Ordinance ...)
City Clerk Karr noted the applicant had requested deferral to May 3.
12. (Item # 4g - vacating air rights over alley .... Ordinance ... ) City Clerk Karr noted staff
was recommending deferral to February 2.
USE OF CITY LETTERHEAD (IP # 3 Info Packet of 1/14)
Mayor Throgmorton noted that a Council Member had requested use of City letterhead and he
became aware of a Council policy on the issue. After discussion, a majority agreed to retain the
current policy. City Attorney Dilkes clarified the policy does not relate to emails and applies to
the use of City letterhead only.
STAFF ACTON: None at this time. (Karr)
* The rest of the work session items were discussed at the end of the formal meeting.
Please see formal minutes for discussion.
JOINT MEETING AGENDA ITEMS RP # 9 INFO PACKET OF 1/71*
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION rJanuary 7.141*
COUNCIL TIME*
MEETING SCHEDULE*
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS fIP # 4 INFO PACKET OF 1/141*
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS*
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS / COUNCIL TIME
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS —1/19/16
Iowa City City Council meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
CONSIDER CALENDAR: [Deleting items 2d(1), Prairie Hill Final OPD, 2d(11)
Legislative Priorities, and Item 2d(13) ICDD Fundraising for separate consideration after
Consent Calendar.] ITEM 2a Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk: January 4 Special Formal Official & Complete;
January 4 Budget Worts Session; January 5 Work Session; January 5 Regular Formal
Official & Complete. ITEM 2b. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
(any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate
Council action): None. ITEM 2c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by
the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Bo -James, 118 E.; Washington St.;
Special Class C Liquor License for Hy -Vee Club Room, 1720 Waterfront Dr.; Special
Class C Liquor License for Onnuri Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor
License for EI Ranchero Mexican; Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr.; Class C Liquor
License for Pints, 118 S. Clinton St. Ownership Change: Class C Liquor License for
Pints, 118 S. Clinton St. ITEM 2d. Resolutions and Motions: Prairie Hill Final OPD —
Separate consideration after Consent Calendar; 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 NORTH PLANT SALVAGE AND DEMOLITION
PHASE OF THE IOWA CITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT RELOCATION
PROJECT; 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,
AMENDING THE INTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT CORPORATION (ICMA RC) DEFERRED
COMPENSATION AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE ROTH IRA'S;
ITEM 2e. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 16-23, OF INTENT TO CONSIDER THE
PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF VACATED AIR RIGHTS ABOVE THE
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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.
ITEM 2f. 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.
REGULAR AGENDA: ITEM 2d(1) RES. 16-24, 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. Adopted, 6/0/1, Thomas abstaining.
ITEM 2d(11) 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 measure include
pedestrian, bicycle and public transit accommodations, as well as regional passenger
rail."
ITEM 2d(13) 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. Deferred to February 2; 4/3, Botchway, Dickens, Mims voting "no".
Correspondence accepted from Carol deProsse and Dan Leachey.
ITEM 3. COMMUNITY COMMENT 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.
Accepted petition minimum wage. 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.
ITEM 4a ORD. 16-4653, VACATING PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
LOCATED BETWEEN 124 W BENTON STREET AND 731 S RIVERSIDE DRIVE
(VAC15-00006). PASSED AND ADOPTED.
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ITEM 4b(1) PUBLIC HEARING: Closed. ITEM 4b(2) 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.
ITEM 4c. 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. SECOND CONSIDERATION, 6/1, Cole voting "no".
ITEM 4d Ordinance conditionally rezoning .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), SECOND CONSIDERATION.
ITEM 4e 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).
PASSED AND ADOPTED, 6/0/1, Cole abstaining.
ITEM 4f 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),
Deferred to May 3. Correspondence accepted from Ben Logsdon.
ITEM 4g Ordinance vacating air rights above public right-of-way in north -south alley
between Harrison and Prentiss Streets (VAC15-00005), Deferred to February 2.
ITEM 5 PUBLIC HEARING closed. 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.
ITEM 6. 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." Rescheduled to February 2.
ITEM 7. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Appeals, Board of, for a five-year term January
1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. For a Licensed Electrician or qualified by experience and
training. Reappointed John Forman Gay, 1203 Friendly Ave.; Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment for a five-year term January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. No applications,
re -advertise; Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for a five- year term January 1, 2014 -
December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised). No applications, re -advertise; 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). No applications, re -advertise; Historic Preservation Commission a Jefferson St.
representative to fill three-year terms, March 29, 2013 - March 29, 2016 (New District
formed). No applications, re -advertise.
ITEM 8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. Previous: 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. New: 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.
Adjourned 9:55 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Departm nt.
s/James A. Throgmorton, Mayor ` c.
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitte or publication —1/27/16.
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
JANUARY 19, 2016
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:15 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,
Bockenstedt, Boothroy, Yapp, Morris, Havel, Knoche, Clow.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be
reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for
that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this
paragraph (land acquisition) shall be available for public examination when the
transaction discussed is completed; and to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that
are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be
likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that
litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session
5:25 p.m.
Council returned to open session 6:04 p.m.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adjourn special meeting 6:05 p.m.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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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 EI 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 2nd
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. (IP13 — 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 adjourn meeting at 9:55 p.m.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk