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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 5, 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, Yapp,
Boothroy, Bockenstedt, Kelsay, Ralston, Knoche.
The Mayor proclaimed: Fair Housing Month — April, Terri Morrow and Shaner
Magalhaes, Iowa City Area of Realtors accepting; Start By Believing Day — April 6, Pam
Terrill, Iowa City Sexual Assault Response Team accepting; Keep Iowa Beautiful Month
— April, Jeff Davidson, representing Keep Iowa Beautiful accepting; Health Care
Decisions Day — April 16, Jane Dohrman, Director Honoring Your Decisions accepting.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Lucas Elementary students:
Ethan Goodrich, Faith Reynolds, and Jake Roth.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended by deleting
Item 4d(8), Freedom From Domestic Violence, for separate consideration:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: March 23 Work Session; March 23 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 — February 17; Board of Library Trustees — February 25; Civil Service
Commission — March 21; Housing and Community Development Commission —
February 18; Parks and Recreation Commission — February 10; Planning and
Zoning Commission — March 3; Senior Center Commission — February 18;
Telecommunications Commission — February 22.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Sams Pizza IC Inc., dba Sams Pizza
IC, Inc., 441 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba
Deadwood, The, 6 South Dubuque Class C Beer Permit for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -
Vee #3 Gas, 1103 North Dodge St.; Class C Liquor License for The Bandits LLC,
dba EI Banditos, 327 E. Market St.; Outdoor Service Area for Atlas World Grill, Inc.,
dba Atlas World Grill, 127 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy Jack Mac,
Inc., dba Basta, 121 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for 2 -Tone, Inc., dba Blue Bird
Diner, 330 Market St.; Outdoor Service Area for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo -James, 118
Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Bread Garden of Iowa City, L.C., dba
Bread Garden Market, 225 S. Linn St. Ownership Change: Class C Liquor License
for The Bandits LLC, dba EI Banditos, 327 E Market St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 16-75, APPROVING FINAL PLAT CHURCHILL
MEADOWS, PARTS TWO AND THREE, IOWA CITY, IA; RES. 16-76, ADOPTING
SCHEDULE OF PARTICIPANT COST SHARING FEES FOR THE SENIOR
CENTER AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 12-282; RES. 16-77,
APPROVING FINAL PLAT ST. ANDREW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - PART ONE,
IOWA CITY, IA; RES. 16-78, AMENDING BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE
ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THE
ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLAN BY DELETING THE POSITION OF SPECIAL
PROJECTS ENGINEER, ADMINISTRATIVE GRADE 26, AND ADDING ONE FULL-
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TIME SPECIAL PROJECTS INSPECTOR, AFSCME GRADE 11; RES. 16-79,
AMENDING BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY
RECLASSIFYING ONE FULL-TIME SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR POSITION
FROM AFSCME GRADE 12 TO AFSCME GRADE 15; RES. 16-80, AMENDING
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ACCOUNTING DIVISION OF THE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY RECLASSIFYING THE
POSITION OF ACCOUNTANT — PAYROLL, GRADE 11 TO SENIOR
ACCOUNTANT — PAYROLL, GRADE 13; RES. 16-81, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR HICKORY HILL,
AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 16-82, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL
19, 2016 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER RAW WATER MAIN
CONVERSION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 16-83, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON APRIL 19, 2016 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHLANDER
DEVELOPMENT FOURTH ADDITION - PART 1 PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES.
16-84, RESOLUTION FIXING DATE, April 19, FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $9,000,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA (FOR
ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSES), AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 16-85, FIXING DATE, April 19, FOR A MEETING
ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $200,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA
(FOR ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSES), AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 16-86, FIXING DATE, April 19, FOR
A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE
OF IOWA (FOR GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSES), AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 16-87, FIXING DATE, April 19, FOR
A MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $10,500,000 SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING
CAPITAL LOAN NOTES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 16-88, FIXING
DATE, April 19, FOR A MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN
AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $4,415,000 WATER
REVENUE REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
STATE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF;
RES. 16-89, INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF
VACATED RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG HERBERT HOOVER HIGHWAY, ADJACENT
TO LOTS 10, 11, AND 17, CHURCHILL MEADOWS SUBDIVISON, IOWA CITY,
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IOWA, TO CBD, L.L.C., AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID PROPOSAL
FOR APRIL 19, 2016.
Correspondence: Vicki Dunbar regarding Composting; Sally Scott regarding
Affordable Housing Goals for Iowa City; Nancy Purington regarding City of Arts and
Literature; Tom Newport regarding Lucky's Market; Chelsea Bacon; Hannah
Russell; Michael Hector; Stephanie Chin, Jesse Cain, Charlie Eastham, regarding
Rose Oaks [See staff memo in Information Packet], Summary of Iowa Landlord and
Tenant Law from Iowa Legal Aid; Terry and Trudi Snavrly, Monica Maloney-Mitros
regarding Rezoning Scott Blvd. and Lower Muscatine Ave.; Laurie Nash regarding
WOYC Save the date April 9, 2016; Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner
regarding Installation of 5 on -street metered parking spaces and establishment of
parking meter terms on the east side of the 300 block of North Linn Street, and
installation of 2 on -street metered parking spaces on north side of the 200 block of
East Bloomington Street; Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner regarding Removal
of 13 on -street metered parking spaces on the north side of the 10 block of East
Harrison Street, and replace with 13 on -street parking spaces designated for
Johnson County Courthouse use; Harry Olmstead regarding Social justice and racial
equity.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-90, RECOGNIZE
FREEDOM FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AS A FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT.
Eglaine Persephone, University of Iowa Legal Clinic; and Bronis Perteit, Domestic
Violence Intervention Program Director of Client Advocacy Services, appeared.
Jim Knapp appeared regarding a program to help people with disabilities or
problems develop talents and skills so they can become self -dependent and offered his
skills; and distributed copies of "Damn the Chauncey" handout. The following people
appeared regarding Rose Oaks: Royceann Porter, 136 Appanoose Ct., distributed
"Basic Respect for Rose Oak Residents" sheet; Chantrice Home, 2401 Hwy. 6 East;
Angela Kelly; Connie Chesler; Mamona Kabahandelua; Mazahir Salih, 2355 Jessup
Circle. President Center for Worker Justice; Jaia Rosenfels, 332 S. Linn St.; Joy
Beadleston, 1507 S. First Ave.; Minerva Marrero; Isabel Henriguez Aendons; Pastor
Sam Massey, First Presbyterian Church; Pastor Anthony Smith, New Creations
International Church; Fatima Elbadri; Matthew Bruce, University Student, Iowa Blac;
Helene Luboroff; Jasmine Porter; Keegan O'Malley; Venson Curington II; Joe
Gilbertson, distributed "Could You Survive in Poverty?"; and Adetayo "Tayo" Oladele-
Ajose. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from Jim
Knapp. Royceann Porter, and Joel Gilbertson.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning property located at 716 North
Dubuque Street from High Density Multi -Family (RM -44) Zone to Iowa City Historic
District Overlay / High Density Multi -Family (OHD / RM44) Zone (REZ16-00001). The
Mayor requested Council Members report any ex parte communications and none were
reported. Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point. The
following individuals appeared: Ross Nusser, Urban Acres, and board member of
Successful Living, current owner and occupant of the house; and Mitch King, purchaser.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance rezoning property located
at 716 North Dubuque Street from High Density Multi -Family (RM -44) Zone to Iowa
City Historic District Overlay/ High Density Multi -Family (OHD / RM44) Zone, be given
first vote. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from
Mitch King.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance vacating an
approximately 15 -foot -wide portion of Herbert Hoover Highway located adjacent to
Churchill Meadows — Part One (VAC15-00008), be given second vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-91, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SOUTHGATE ADDITION, PART TWO, IOWA CITY, IA.
Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Asphalt Resurfacing Project
2016, 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 presented a power point. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 16-92, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT 2016,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-93, AUTHORIZING THE
INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS ON LANGENBERG AVENUE, BETWEEN
SOUTH SYCAMORE STREET AND COVERED WAGON DRIVE. Interim City
Manager Fruin noted work session discussion and staff request to consider action on
item # 8a (Langenberg Avenue) but defer indefinitely item # 8b (Seventh Ave.) MPOJC
Ex. Dir. Ralston present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their
views; and staff will review program and possible use of speed tables and natural
calming techniques such as street trees. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to
accept correspondence from Martin Annis, Joe Benda.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to defer indefinitely resolution authorizing
the installation of speed humps on Seventh Avenue, between Glendale Road and Court
Street. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from
Barb and Greg Black, John and Larissa Lundh, Phil Heckel, Luke Prottsman.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance amending Title 5,
entitled "Business and License Regulations," by adding a new Chapter 3, entitled
"Transportation Network Companies", be given second vote. The following individuals
appeared: Roger Knight, Jr., 320 E. Washington St.; Adam Sullivan, 751 W. Benton St.;
Dustin Mazgaj, University student and Yellow Cab driver; Joe Laskowski, Marco's
driver; Roger Bradley, Manager Yellow Cab; Christina Herrin, University student; Jesse
Roling, 3162 Wellington, University student; Rebecca Neades, Iowa City Area Chamber
of Commerce; Nicole Neal, UISG Council Liaison; Helene Luboroff; and Clay Carroll,
Uber Technologies. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Police Capt.
Kelsay present for discussion. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to accept
correspondence from Lynn Williams (3), Mark Von Stein, Perry Rasmussen, David
Stoddard, Roger Bradley, and Joe Laskowski.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Commission for a six-year term January 1, 2016 — December 31, 2021;
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
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professional or qualified by experience and training (Formerly advertised). Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2016; Housing and Community
Development Commission for an unexpired term — September 1, 2016; Human Rights
Commission for an unexpired three-year term upon appointment — January 1, 2017;
Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill three-year
term, March 29, 2016 — March 29, 2019 (New District formed); Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2016.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Housing and Community Development
Commission for an unexpired term — September 1, 2016. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, 2016. 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.]
Council Member Dickens noted Mission Creek events were underway, with the final
event Saturday night.
Council Member Thomas announced that Jay Walljasper will be speaking in Iowa
City on April 13, one on "the notion of the Commons, All that we Share" and the second
on "25 Ways to Create Strong Community".
Council Member Taylor noted the annual Workers Memorial Day event on April 28 at
12:30 on the Ped Mall.
Mayor Throgmorton mentioned the Johnson County Liveable for all event on
Saturday, April 16; and reported on the March 29th performance at the Englert by the
Lone Bellow.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn regular meeting at 10:00 p.m.
back to work session. /
J es A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Ma ' n K. Karr, City Clerk
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=.®r CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: March 31, 2016
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, March 23, 2016, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton. Absent: Cole
UISG: Neal
Staff: Fruin, Andrew, Dilkes, Karr, Korpel, Havel, Yapp, Boothroy, Bockenstedt,
Knoche, Kelsay, 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. (Agenda item # 10 — Appointments... )
• Airport Commission — Robert Libby
• Civil Service Commission — Richard Wyss
• Historic Preservation (Summit Street) — Cecile Kuenzli
• Planning and Zoning — Mark Signs and reappoint Carolyn Stewart Dyer
• Telecommunications Commission — Paul Gowder
All other appointments will be readvertised.
2. (Agenda item # 8 — Transportation Network Companies ... ordinance ...) Asst. to the
City Manager Andrew requested Council consideration of two amendments in Section 10
of the proposed ordinance if Council chooses to vote on the ordinance later at the formal
meeting. Andrew outlined the changes as:
■ Remove language that vehicles meet requirements set forth specifically in
Section 321.20 of the state Code and change to read "all applicable State
and Federal laws".
■ Add a requirement that vehicles need to be 10 years old or newer. This
was contained in the policy of the TNC that spoke with the City but was
not reflected in the proposed ordinance.
Council agreed to amend the ordinance at the formal meeting, and provide direction to
staff on proposed changes to the current traditional taxi regulations after discussion of
the agenda item.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PRESENTATION FIP # 3 Info Packet of 3/171
University of Iowa Legal Clinic representative Eglaine Persephone presented information on a
request for a resolution for Council consideration of a resolution to establish freedom from
domestic violence as a fundamental human right on the April 5 agenda. Majority of Council
agreed.
ACTION: City Attorney's office will work with the group and include the resolution on the
April 5 agenda. (Dilkes)
Council Work Session
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STRATEGIC PLAN - INITIATE PUBLIC DIALOGUE ABOUT THE MEANING AND
IMPORTANCE OF A WALKABLE NEIGHBORHOOD AND HOW TO ACHIEVE IT
Interim City Manager introduced the topic and stated staff was seeking direction on speakers,
style and type of meetings, and expectations on goals. Individual Council Members expressed
their views and provided direction as follows:
• Attract two speakers in Iowa City in the next 4-6 months
• Speakers should have background in land use and transportation (i.e. Jeff Speck, Chuck
Marohn, Dan Parolek, Emily Talen, and Maurice Cox). Interim City Manager Fruin noted
that community stakeholders are co -sponsoring a speaker from the American League of
Bicyclists in May.
• Purpose build awareness, educate and facilitate strategic plan objectives
• Seek co-sponsors
• Engage diverse cross-section of the community and use alternate meeting locations
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [MARCH 3,10, 171
March 3
1. (IP # 2 — information from CM ... Crisis Service meeting) Mayor Pro tem Botchway
noted information and applauded the County for taking the reins on the efforts and
Police Chief Hargadine for his continuing efforts promoting and explaining the CIT
program.
2. (IP # 6 — Slaughter email — see March 17 packet)
3. (IP # 4 — Memo ... increasing racial / ethnic diversity ... Police Department) Mayor Pro
tem Botchway questioned further efforts. Interim City Manager Fruin stated the intent of
the memo was to show what has been done to date, new things will be tried, and
changes have been made in the make-up of the application pool and the City has been
successful in expanding the candidate pool . He noted the biggest challenge was not a
lot of open positions.
4. (IP # 5 — Memo .... City Park Pool and Aquatic Center) In response to Mayor Pro tem
Botchway's question on the attendance, Interim City Manager Fruin explained that the
numbers have not increased after 2003 because both Coralville and North Liberty
opened their facilities.
5. (IP # 9 — How can we make Johnson County Livable for all of its residents) Council
Member Mims noted the upcoming event on April 16, and Mayor Throgmorton
encouraged her to mention it again at the formal meeting.
March 10
1. (IP # 2 - ... Criminal Justice Event) Council Member Mims referenced the information on
the April 22 symposium at the University Lindquist Center.
2. (IP # 3 - City Manager Markus.. final thought and comments) Council Member Mims
thought the memo should be re -read occasionally and contained good information.
3. (IP # 4 - Email from City Manager... Affordable Housing Units) Council Member Mims
noted that Three Diamond had been approved for 549 senior housing units on Williams
Street in Towncrest.
4. (IP # 5 - article from Asst. City Manager.. Blueprint for More Inclusive Economic Growth)
Mayor Throgmorton and Council Member Mims noted the article and relevance to future
discussion.
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5. (IP # 7 — Press Release ... 4 -Star Community Rating and late handout ... ) Council
Member Mims reported that Iowa City's 4 -star rating reflected the highest scored city in
the State. Interim City Manager Fruin noted a late handout matrix showing how Iowa City
scored in each category; and a public presentation is scheduled for March 28, to discuss
the scoring and talk about the City's next steps.
6. In response to a question from the audience, Mayor Throgmorton stated there would be
not public input received during the work session, and encouraged the person to attend
the 7:00 PM formal meeting.
March 17
1. (IP # 6 — Email from City Manager to Peggy Slaughter) In response to Council Member
Dickens, Interim City Manager Fruin stated staff was discussing the proposal from
Frantz Community Investors. (mentioned under March 3 info packet discussion earlier)
2. (IP # 5 - article from City Manager.. How America Is Putting Itself Back Together) Mayor
Throgmorton noted discussion with Interim City Manager Fruin.
3. (IP # 9 — City Council Schedules Two Listen Posts) City Clerk Karr noted two upcoming
listening posts with Council Members Mims and Cole tentatively scheduled for April 1
and Council Members Thomas and Taylor for April 20. Karr noted that Council Members
are not identified in the press release to allow re -scheduling if necessary; and
encouraged Council Members to contact her if they are unable to attend the listening
posts.
4. (IP # 11 — Community Police Review Board Forum) Council Member Mims noted the
annual forum is scheduled for April 26 in the Iowa City Public Library. Mayor
Throgmorton suggested that event be mentioned at the formal meeting as well.
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Mims announced that the regional economic development just provided
a draft report, and after receiving input from various individuals will be releasing the
report to City Councils and boards within the next couple of weeks. She stated she was
looking forward to sharing that with Council shortly.
2. Mayor Pro tem Botchway recognized the City of Cedar Rapids for receiving an award for
entrepreneurial black businesses and stated information would be in the next packet.
3. Mayor Throgmorton reported on a number of events:
➢ Appeared with Brenda Nations on Iowa Public Radio's River to River on Mayor's
Compact on Climate Change
➢ Delivered welcome remarks to UN Association's Thousand Dinners event
➢ Attended National League of Cities conference in Washington DC with Asst. to
the City Manager Andrew
➢ Convention and Visitors Bureau Board meeting March 24
➢ City of Iowa employee recognition awards March 31
➢ Announced start of Mayor's Walks in neighborhoods beginning in April. This will
include knocking on doors, and sharing communications on their specific
neighborhoods.
4. Council Member Taylor noted it's Severe Weather Awareness Week and the upcoming
testing of sirens scheduled tomorrow. City Clerk Karr stated a drill would be occurring in
City Hall at 6:30 that evening.
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March 23, 2016
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MEETING SCHEDULE
Mayor Throgmorton noted the Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled in April;
and an upcoming meeting with the legislative delegation on March 25.
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS fIP # 4 Info Packet of 3/171
Mayor Throgmorton noted the long list and future discussions on prioritization.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS / COUNCIL INVITATIONS
Individual Council Members noted the following upcoming events:
• April 25 — Evening at the Ecopolis scheduled in the Old Capitol Senate Chambers with a
performance by Jeff Biggers and the Awful Purdies
• Mission Creek tickets are on sale
Meeting ended 6:30 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/23/16
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.
ITEM 2. STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARDS: Horn Elementary students: Teagan
Clouthier-Proud, Waad Ibrahim, Kaitlyn Schmidt -Rundell.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
ITEM 3. CONSENT CALENDAR: Defer Item 3d(1), Resolution approving Final Plat
Churchill Meadows, Parts Two and Three, to April 5; and that the items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and or amended:
ITEM 3a. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: March 1 Work Session; March 1 Regular 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): Airport
Commission — January 21; Airport Commission — February 2; Board of Library Trustees
— January 28; Historic Preservation Commission — February 11; Human Rights
Commission — February 16; Parks and Recreation Commission — January 13; Planning
and Zoning Commission — February 18; Public Art Advisory Committee — February 4;
Senior Center Commission — January 14.
ITEM 3c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Beer Permit for Dollar General Store #8137, 41 Highway 1 W; Class
C Liquor License for B.P.O. Elks #590, 637 Foster Rd.; Class C Liquor License for
Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 310 E Prentiss St.; Outdoor Service Area for Trumpet Blossom
Cafe, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Class E Liquor License for Creekside Market, 2601 Hwy 6 E.;
Class C Liquor License for Apres, 1010 Martin St.; Outdoor Service Area for Apres,
1010 Martin St.; Class C Liquor License for Graze, 115 E. College St.; Class C Liquor
License for Caliente Night Club, Inc., 171 Hwy 1 W.; RES. 16-63, TO ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT to Caliente Night Club, Inc., 171 Hwy 1 West; Class C Beer Permit for North
Dodge Sinclair, 2153 ACT Circle; Class C Beer Permit for Suburban BP Amoco -Keokuk
St., 1905 Keokuk St. New: Outdoor Service Area for Shakespeare's, 819 S. 1st Ave.;
Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go #502, 2303 Muscatine Ave.; Special Class C
Liquor License for Bashu Chinese Cuisine, 127 N. Linn St.
ITEM 3d. Resolutions and Motions: RES. 16-64, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT FOURTH ADDITION, PART 1, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 16-65, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND WATER
MAIN IMPROVEMENTS FOR CARTER ESTATE, AND DECLARING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 16-66, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Feldman Concrete for $79,916.60, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF THE CURB RAMP 2016 PROJECT; RES. 16-67, DESIGNATING THE
AUTHORIZED OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH
AUTHORIZED BANKING INSTITUTIONS; RES. 16-68, AUTHORIZING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE POLICE LABOR
RELATIONS ORGANIZATION OF IOWA CITY TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2016
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March 23, 2016
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THROUGH JUNE 30,2019; RES. 16-69, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF
PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS, IAFF LOCAL #610 TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1,
2016 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2019; Approve disbursements in the amount of
$9,393,698.27 for the period of February 1 through February 29, 2016, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; RES. 16-70, APPROVING THE
IOWA CITY TRANSIT TITLE VI PROGRAM PLAN; RES. 16-71, ACCEPTING THE
DEDICATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND A SANITARY SEWER AND
UNDERGROUND UTILITY EASEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE DODGE / CONKLIN
DEVELOPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CLERK TO
ATTEST SAID EASEMENT AGREEMENTS.
ITEM 3e. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 16-72, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
APRIL 5, 2016 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ASPHALT
RESURFACING PROJECT 2016, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; Setting a public hearing for April 5 on an
ordinance rezoning property located at 716 North Dubuque Street from High Density
Multi -Family (RM -44) Zone to Iowa City Historic District Overlay/ High Density Multi -
Family (OHD / RM44) Zone (REZ16-00001); Setting a public hearing for the May 3,
2016 City Council meeting regarding the Iowa Department of Transportation
Consolidated Transit Funding Application for Iowa City Transit.
ITEM 3f. Correspondence: Carolyn Zaiser; Dan Lechay regarding Funding Ped Mail
"Lens" Art Piece; Dan Daly regarding Bookmobile for Iowa City; Jenny Britton regarding
Solar Tree on the Ped Mall; Clay Claussen regarding Interim City Manager
Appointment; Kathryn Klarich, Claire Muerdter, regarding Support for apartment
recycling; Adam Herrig regarding Traffic Calming Arlington Drive; Dave Cusick
regarding Proposed Speed Humps on 7th Ave. [Staff responses included]; Joseph
Jason regarding Criticism of Iowa City Police Department, Johnson County Prosecutor
and Johnson County Board of Supervisors [Staff responses included]; Barry London;
Dale and Helen Heck; Kris Westphal; Drs. Mo. And Mary Khowassah regarding Ryan
Project, Walnut Ridge off Camp Cardinal Road. [This item is currently before the
Planning and Zoning Commission and will be to Council in late April or May]; Mary
Gutmann regarding Publicity release Shoulda Been event at the Senior Center; Anne
Wallace regarding Oversized Yard Waste Cans [Staff responses included]; Sally Scott
regarding Housing Market and Affordable Housing; City Engineer regarding Competitive
Quotation Results; Douglas Hills; Nancy Davin regarding Newspaper distribution.
ITEM 4. COMMUNITY COMMENT: Leah Cohen, 896 Sugarloaf Circle and owner Bo
James, and Matthew Chackalackal, owner of 126, Hearth, and Moon Rakers appeared
regarding changes in the Washington Street construction project. Staff will look into
adjustments that could be made to accommodate the request. Correspondence
accepted from Leah Cohen.
REGULAR AGENDA: ITEM 5a. PUBLIC HEARING Closed. Correspondence
accepted from Joe Holland. Ordinance vacating an approximately 15 -foot -wide portion
of Herbert Hoover Highway located adjacent to Churchill Meadows — Part One (VAC15-
00008). FIRST CONSIDERATION.
ITEM 5b Ordinance vacating the Waterfront Drive public right-of-way (VAC15-0007).
DEFERRED to April 19,
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ITEM 5c ORD. 16-4659, 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 (REZ15-00023/SUB15-00031). The following individuals
appeared: Greg Hamilton, 260 Hummingbird Lane presented a power point; Duane
Musser, MMS Consultants; Monica Maloney-Mitros; and developer Steve Kohli.
Development Coordinator Yapp present for discussion. PASSED AND ADOPTED, 5/2,
Thomas and Taylor voting "no". Correspondence accepted from Gregory Hamilton,
Monica Maloney-Mitros, Linda, Farmer, Gaby Cardenas, Lorena, Maggie Keyser, Ann
and Greg Muilenburg, Ted Wieler, Thomas Stevenson, Rosemarie Scullion, Chester
Woodman, Kevin Keyser, Walt and Joan Foley, Lonnee and Cathy Burkholder, William
and Pamela Kutschke.
ITEM 6. Public hearing Closed. RES. 16-73, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 621 NORTH JOHNSON STREET.
ITEM 7. ORD. 16-4660, AMENDING TITLE 3, ENTITLED "FINANCES, TAXATION &
FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES,
AND PENALTIES," SECTION 6, "STORMWATER UTILITY FEE" AND AMENDING
TITLE 16 ENTITLED "PUBLIC WORKS," CHAPTER 3, "CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE G,
"STORM WATER COLLECTION, DISCHARGE AND RUNOFF," SECTION 10(F)(3) TO
CHANGE THE RATE OF THE STORMWATER UTILITY FEE. SECOND
CONSIDERATION. Waive second consideration, PASSED AND ADOPTED.
ITEM 8. Ordinance amending Title 5, entitled "Business and License Regulations," by
adding a new Chapter 3, entitled "Transportation Network Companies". The following
individuals appeared: Clay Carroll, Uber Technologies; Rebecca Neades, Iowa City
Area Chamber of Commerce; Dustin Mazgaj, Yellow Cab driver; Joe Laskowski,
Marco's Taxi Cab driver; Roger Bradley, Manager Yellow Cab; Gary Todd, Iowa City,
Uber driver; William Breese, Cedar Rapids, Uber driver; Josh Schamberger, President
Iowa City / Coralville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau; Nate Kading, Iowa City
Downtown District; Jacob Simpson, University of Iowa Student Government (UISG);
Dave Stoddard, owner, Yellow Cab; Dennis Doderer, Iowa City, Cab Dennis; Helene
Lubaroff, 1514 Spruce St., Marco's Taxi driver; Carol Hustad, Cedar Rapids, Uber
driver; Alexandra Wyrick, University of Iowa student; Melody Godaev, Cedar Rapids,
Uber driver; Caleb Bell, University of Iowa student; Holly Berkowitz, 40 Gallup Place;
Osman Anul, Uber driver. FIRST CONSIDERATION, as amended. Correspondence
accepted from Nate VanDer Weide, Bob Long (2), Harry Olmstead (2), Roger Bradley,
Howard Butler, Tricia Ball, and Christopher Bergan.
ITEM 9. RES. 16-74, ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE OF UNPAID
MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW REMOVAL, SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND
STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND DIRECTING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY THE
SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME
MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES.
ITEM 10. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18
years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. Approved, 7/0. Airport
Commission for a four-year term March 1, 2016 — March 1, 2020, appoint Robert Libby,
Robert Libby, 1108 Brookwood Drive; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five-year
term January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020, no applications, re -advertise; Airport
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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; Civil Service Commission for a four -year term, April 2, 2016 - April 4,
2020, appoint Richard Wyss, 15 Heron Circle; Historic Preservation Commission for a
Jefferson St. representative to fill three-year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016
(New District formed), no applications, readvertise; Historic Preservation Commission
for a Summit St. representative to fill a three-year term, March 29, 2016 — March 29,
2019, appoint Cecile Kuenzli, 705 S. Summit Street; Planning and Zoning Commission
for two vacancies to fill five-year terms, May 1, 2016 — May 1, 2021, appoint Mark
Signs, 1825 Hollywood Blvd. and reappoint Carolyn Stewart Dyer, 1621 Ridge Road. ;
Telecommunications Commission for a three-year term, March 13, 2016 — March 13,
2019, appoint Paul Gowder, 916 Kirkwood. Correspondence accepted from Carolyn
Dyer (2) and Paul Gowder, Harry Olmstead, Mark Signs.
ITEM 11. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER APPOINTMENT - Seats Paratransit Advisory
Committee; appoint Pauline Taylor, alternate.
ITEM 12. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. Previous: Airport Zoning Commission —
One vacancy to fill a six-year term January 1, 2016 — December 31, 2021. Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2016. New: Housing and
Community Development Commission for an unexpired term — September 1, 2016;
Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term ending January 1, 2017. Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Correspondence received
from Ali Ahmed.
Adjourned 9:35 PM.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City 9terk
Subm'itfed for publication — 3/31/16.
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
MARCH 23, 2016
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Dickens, Cole, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Fruin, Andrew, Dilkes, Karr,
Korpel, O'Brien, Knoche, Yapp, Boothroy, Bockenstedt.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Horn Elementary students:
Teagan Clouthier-Proud, Waad Ibrahim, Kaitlyn Schmidt -Rundell.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to defer Item 3d (1), Resolution approving
Final Plat of Churchill Meadows Parts Two and Three, to April 5th and that the items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: March 1 Work Session; March 1 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 — January 21; Airport Commission — February 2; Board of Library
Trustees — January 28; Historic Preservation Commission — February 11; Human
Rights Commission — February 16; Parks and Recreation Commission — January 13;
Planning and Zoning Commission — February 18; Public Art Advisory Committee —
February 4; Senior Center Commission — January 14.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Beer Permit for DOLGENCORP, LLC, dba Dollar General Store #
8137, 41 Highway 1 W Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge No. 590 B.P.O.
Elks, dba B..P.O. Elks # 590, 637 Foster Rd.; Class C Liquor License for Katy LLC.,
dba Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 310 E Prentiss St.Outdoor Service Area for Katy
LLC., dba Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Class E Liquor License for
Sector, Inc., dba Creekside Market, 2601 Hwy 6 E. ; Class C Liquor License for
Apres Iowa City LLC.,dba Apres, 1010 Martin St.; Outdoor Service Area for Apres
Iowa City LLC., dba Apres, 1010 Martin St.; Class C Liquor License for Graze Iowa
City LLC.,dba Graze, 115 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Caliente Night
Club, Inc., dba Caliente Night Club, Inc., 171 Hwy 1 W.; RES. 16-63, TO ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT to Caliente Night Club, Inc., dba Caliente Night Club, Inc., 171
Hwy 1 West; Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba North Dodge Sinclair,
2153 ACT Circle Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors LLC., dba Suburban
BP Amoco -Keokuk St., 1905 Keokuk St. New: Outdoor Service Area for Quezer,
Inc., dba Shakespeare's, 819 S. 1st Ave.; Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go
LC., dba Kum & Go # 502, 2303 Muscatine Ave. Special Class C Liquor License
for Yang Yang LLC., dba Bashu Chinese Cuisine, 127 N. Linn St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 16-64, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT FOURTH ADDITION, PART 1, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 16-65, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND WATER
MAIN IMPROVEMENTS FOR CARTER ESTATE, AND DECLARING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 16-66,
AWARDING CONTRACT to Feldman Concrete for $ 79,916.60 AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
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CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CURB RAMP 2016 PROJECT; RES.
16-67, DESIGNATING THE AUTHORIZED OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES TO
CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH AUTHORIZED BANKING INSTITUTIONS; RES. 16-
68, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
THE POLICE LABOR RELATIONS ORGANIZATION OF IOWA CITY TO BE
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2016 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2019; RES. 16-69,
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE
IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS, IAFF LOCAL
#610 TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2016 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2019; Approve
disbursements in the amount of $9,393,698.27 for the period of February 1 through
February 29, 2016, as recommended by the finance director subject to audit; RES.
16-70, APPROVING THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT TITLE VI PROGRAM PLAN; RES.
16-71, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND A
SANITARY SEWER AND UNDERGROUND UTILITY EASEMENT ASSOCIATED
WITH THE DODGE / CONKLIN DEVELOPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CLERK TO ATTEST SAID EASEMENT
AGREEMENTS.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 16-72, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL
5, 2016 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ASPHALT RESURFACING
PROJECT 2016, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; Setting a public hearing for April 5 on an
ordinance rezoning property located at 716 North Dubuque Street from High Density
Multi -Family (RM -44) Zone to Iowa City Historic District Overlay/High Density Multi -
Family (OHD / RM44) ZONE (REZ16-00001); Setting a public hearing for the May
3, 2016 City Council meeting regarding the Iowa Department of Transportation
Consolidated Transit Funding application for Iowa City Transit
Correspondence: Carolyn Zaiser; Dan Lechay regarding Funding Ped Mall
"Lens" Art Piece; Dan Daly: Bookmobile for Iowa City; Jenny Britton regarding Solar
Tree on the Ped Mall; Clay Claussen regarding Interim City Manager Appointment;
Kathryn Klarich; Claire Muerdter regarding Support for apartment recycling; Adam
Herrig regarding Traffic Calming Arlington Drive; Dave Cusick regarding Proposed
Speed Humps on 7th Ave. [Staff responses included]; Joseph Jason regarding
Criticism of Iowa City Police Department, Johnson County Prosecutor and Johnson
County Board of Supervisors [Staff responses included]; Barry London; Dale and
Helen Heck; Kris Westphal; Drs. Mo. and Mary Khowassah regarding Ryan Project,
Walnut Ridge off Camp Cardinal Road. [This item is currently before the Planning
and Zoning Commission and will be to Council in late April or May]; Mary Gutmann
regarding Publicity release Shoulda Been event at the Senior Center; Anne Wallace
regarding Oversized Yard Waste Cans [Staff responses included]; Sally Scott
regarding Housing Market and Affordable Housing; City Engineer regarding
Competitive Quotation Results; Douglas Hills, Nancy Davin, regarding Newspaper
distribution.
Leah Cohen, 896 Sugarloaf Circle and owner Bo James, and Matthew
Chackalackal, owner of 126, Hearth, and Moon Rakers appeared regarding changes
in the Washington Street construction project. Staff will look into adjustments that could
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be made to accommodate the request. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to
accept correspondence from Leah Cohen.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating an approximately 15 -foot -wide
portion of Herbert Hoover Highway located adjacent to Churchill Meadows — Part One
(VAC15-00008). Correspondence from Joe Holland received. Development Services
Coordinator Yapp presented a power point.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance vacating an
approximately 15 -foot -wide portion of Herbert Hoover Highway located adjacent to
Churchill Meadows — Part One (VAC15-00008), be given first vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, to defer to April 19 an ordinance vacating the
Waterfront Drive public right-of-way (VAC15-0007).
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that ORD. 16-4659, 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 (REZ15-00023/SUB15-00031), be
passed and adopted. The following individuals appeared: Greg Hamilton, 260
Hummingbird Lane presented a power point; Duane Musser, MMS Consultants; Monica
Maloney-Mitros; and developer Steve Kohli. Development Coordinator Yapp present for
discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickens,
Mims, Throgmorton, Botchway, Cole. Nays: Thomas, Taylor. Moved by Botchway,
seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from Gregory Hamilton, Monica
Maloney-Mitros, Linda, Farmer, Gaby Cardenas, Lorena, Maggie Keyser, Ann and Greg
Muilenburg, Ted Wieler, Thomas Stevenson, Rosemarie Scullion, Chester Woodman,
Kevin Keyser, Walt and Joan Foley, Lonnee and Cathy Burkholder, William and Pamela
Kutschke.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 621 North Johnson Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 16-73, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 621 NORTH JOHNSON
STREET.
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. 16-4660, AMENDING TITLE 3, ENTITLED "FINANCES,
TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES,
BONDS, FINES, AND PENALTIES," SECTION 6, "STORMWATER UTILITY FEE" AND
AMENDING TITLE 16 ENTITLED "PUBLIC WORKS," CHAPTER 3, "CITY UTILITIES,"
ARTICLE G, "STORM WATER COLLECTION, DISCHARGE AND RUNOFF,"
SECTION 10(F)(3) TO CHANGE THE RATE OF THE STORMWATER UTILITY FEE.be
voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance amending Title 5,
entitled "Business and License Regulations," by adding a new Chapter 3, entitled
"Transportation Network Companies", be given first vote as amended by changing the
reference to Iowa Code Section 321.20 to "all applicable State and Federal laws", and
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add that all vehicles must be 10 model years old or newer. Asst. to the City Manager
Andrew present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Clay Carroll, Uber
Technologies; Rebecca Neades, Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce; Dustin
Mazgaj, Yellow Cab driver; Joe Laskowski, Marco's Taxi Cab driver; Roger Bradley,
Manager Yellow Cab; Gary Todd, Iowa City, Uber driver; William Breese, Cedar Rapids,
Uber driver; Josh Schamberger, President Iowa City / Coralville Area Convention and
Visitors Bureau; Nate Kading, Iowa City Downtown District; Jacob Simpson, University
of Iowa Student Government (UISG); Dave Stoddard, owner, Yellow Cab; Dennis
Doderer, Iowa City, Cab Dennis; Helene Lubaroff, 1514 Spruce St., Marco's Taxi driver;
Carol Hustad, Cedar Rapids, Uber driver; Alexandra Wyrick, University of Iowa student;
Melody Godaev, Cedar Rapids, Uber driver; Caleb Bell, University of Iowa student;
Holly Berkowitz, 40 Gallup Place; Osman Anul, Uber driver. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Moved by Botchway, seconded Dickens, to accept
correspondence from Nate VanDer Weide, Bob Long x 2, Harry Olmstead x 2, Roger
Bradley, Howard Butler, Tricia Ball, and Christopher Bergan.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-74, ADOPTING AN
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY,
SNOW REMOVAL, SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND
DIRECTING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY
TREASURER FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: appoint Robert Libby, 1108 Brookwood Dr., to the Airport
Commission for a four-year term March 1, 2016 — March 1, 2020; appoint Richard
Wyss, 15 Heron Circle, to the Civil Service Commission for a four-year term, April 2,
2016 - April 4, 2020; appoint Cecile Kuenzli, 705 S. Summit St., to the Historic
Preservation Commission as a Summit St. representative for a three-year term, March
29, 2016 — March 29, 2019; appoint Mark Signs, 1825 Hollywood Blvd. and reappoint
Carolyn Stewart Dyer, 1621 Ridge Rd., to the Planning and Zoning Commission for five-
year terms, May 1, 2016 — May 1, 2021; appoint Paul Gowder, 916 Kirkwood Ave., to
the Telecommunications Commission to fill a three-year term, March 13, 2016 — March
13, 2019. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from
Carolyn Dyer (2) and Paul Gowder, Harry Olmstead, Mark Signs.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following vacancies 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; 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.]
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to appoint Council Member Taylor as an
alternate to the Seats Paratransit Advisory Committee for a two year term.
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The Mayor noted the previous vacancy: Airport Zoning Commission, for a six-year
term January 1, 2016 — December 31, 2021; Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2016.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Housing and Community Development
Commission for an unexpired term — September 1, 2016. Human Rights Commission
for an unexpired term ending January 1, 2017. Correspondence received from Ali
Ahmed. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2016.
Council Member Taylor noted this was Severe Weather Awareness Week and the
City had its drill earlier in the evening and residents would be hearing the sirens on
Thursday, the 24th, and urged everyone to participate and be aware of their safe places.
Council Member Thomas noted an Evening at the Ecopolis scheduled for April 25 in
the Old Capitol Senate Chambers with a performance by Jeff Biggers and the Awful
Purdies.
Council Member Mims noted two events. Making Johnson County a Livable County,
April 16, from 11 to 2 at 203 Johnson County Human Services Building; and a
symposium on criminal justice reform on April 22 from noon to 5PM at the Lindquist
Center on the University campus.
Council Member Dickens announced that Mission Creek tickets were on sale; and
wished former City Manager Markus good luck at his new position in Lawrence, KS and
welcomed interim City Manager Geoff Fruin.
Council Member Cole reported he enjoyed the inclusive city's presentation by Robin
Hambleton, and the collaboration between the City and University on the event. Mayor
Throgmorton stated that the event was co-sponsored not only by the City of Iowa City
and the University of Iowa but also the cities of Coralville, North Liberty, Johnson
County Board of Supervisors, and the University of Iowa's Public Policy Center.
Mayor Throgmorton reference two events. On March 28 City staff will make a public
presentation about the recent four star rating the community received; and noted he and
Asst. to the City Manager Andrew attended the National League of Cities meeting in
Washington DC on March 5-9, and thanked Senators Grassley and Ernst for meeting
with them.
Interim City Manager Fruin reported he had spoken to former City Manager Markus
and reported he attended his first Commission meeting and were doing budgets.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn special meeting at 9:35 p.m.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk