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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 3, 2016
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims (Electronically), Taylor,
Thomas, Throgmorton. Staff members present: Fruin, Andrew, Korpel, Dilkes, Karr, Havel,
Ralston, Rummel, Yapp, Clow, Hightshoe, Rackis, Ford, Boothroy, Knoche.
The Mayor proclaimed: Day of Reason — May 5, Justin Scott, Eastern Iowa Atheists
Founder, accepting; Regenerative City Day — May 3, Katie Roche, Sarah Driscoll, and Nicole
Upchurch accepting; Days of Remembrance — May 4-5, Andrea Cohen, Human Rights
Commission accepting; National Public Works Week — May 15-21, City Engineer Jason
Havel accepting; National Nurses and Healthcare Professionals Week, Deb Morrissey, SCIU
Member and registered nurse at UIHC, and Cathy Gleason, SCIU President, accepting.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Lemme Elementary students:
Rebecca Michaeli, Tyler Randall, and Andie Westlake.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended with Item No.
4d(2), Resolution approving Final Plat Kum & Go, and Item No. 4e(3), resolution conveying
and vacating Waterfront Drive have been pulled from consideration at this time; and removing
from Consent Calendar for separate consideration Item No. 4d(3) approving the final plat of
Windmill Heights:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: April 19 Work Session; April 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): Board of
Adjustment — March 9; Historic Preservation Commission — February 25; Historic
Preservation Commission — March 10; Housing and Community Development
Commission — March 10; Human Rights Commission — March 15; Planning and Zoning
Commission — March 17; Planning and Zoning Commission — April 7.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Kennedy Investments Inc., dba Vine Tavern &
Eastery The, 330 E. Prentiss; Special Class C Liquor License for Lucky's Market of Iowa
City, LLC, dba Lucky's Market, 1668 Sycamore St.; Class C Beer Permit for Kwik Trip
Inc., dba Tobacco Outlet Plus #537, 923 S. Riverside Dr.; Outdoor Service Area for High
Ground Cafe LLC., dba High Ground Cafe, 301 Market St.; Outdoor Service Area for
Corner of the Meadow, Inc., dba Motley Cow Cafe, 160 N. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area
for 15t & Main Hospitality Group, dba Pullman Bar & Diner, 17 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor
Service Area for Lusatia, Inc., dba Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 Washington St; Outdoor
Service Area for Saloon IC, Inc., dba Saloon, 112 E. College St.; Outdoor Service Area for
RBD Iowa City, LLC.,dba Share Wine Lounge & Small Plate Bistro, 210 S. Dubuque St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Coffee Company, dba Heirloom Salad Company, 211
Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Little Donkeys, Inc., dba Panchero's Mexican
Grill, 32 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Coffee Company, dba Heirloom
Salad Company, 211 Washington St.; New: Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc.,
dba ND Express East, 2221 Rochester Ave.; RES. 16-114, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE
PERMIT to ND Express, Inc., dba ND Express East, 2221 Rochester Ave..
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Resolutions and Motions: RES. 16-115, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY2017 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE PROVISION OF
TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS;
RES. 16-116, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A FEDERAL AID AGREEMENT FOR AN IOWA'S CLEAN AIR ATTAINMENT
PROGRAM (ICAAP) PROJECT FOR A JOINT BIKE SHARING PROGRAM WITH THE
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA; RES. 16-117, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT 2016; RES. 16-118,
AWARDING CONTRACT to Calacci Construction for $184,562.00 AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER RAW WATER MAIN CONVERSION PROJECT;
RES. 16-119, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2015 LANDFILL GAS FLARE
REPLACEMENT PROJECT; RES. 16-120, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2015
SEWER REPAIR PROJECT; RES. 16-121, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2015
NED ASHTON PARK STORM SEWER REPAIR PROJECT; RES. 16-122, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE NATURAL GAS MAIN REPLACEMENT, SOUTH WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT; RES. 16-123, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2016
SIDEWALK INFILL PROJECT; RES. 16-124, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO THE FEBRUARY 19, 2013 AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SHIVE-HATTERY, INC. TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE BURLINGTON/CLINTON
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RES. 16-125, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN RETAIL NATURAL GAS SUPPLIER AGREEMENT WITH
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY SERVICES, LLC FOR BULK SUPPLY OF NATURAL GAS
FOR MERCER PARK AQUATIC CENTER AND SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT
FACILITY. Approving the appointment of Ben Nelson as the alternate City Council
Liaison from the University of Iowa Student Government (UISG) to the City Council until
May 1, 2017.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 16-126, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 17,
2016 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY PARKING GARAGE MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM AND BRIDGE REPAIR 2016 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. 16-127, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 17, 2016 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
SYCAMORE STREET AND LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD LANDSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS 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.
Correspondence: Ina Loewenberg regarding Brick Paving on Pedestrian Mall; Claire
Muerdter regarding Support for a Styrofoam Ban and Ped Mall Glass Recycling; Harry Hott
regarding Homelessness [Staff response included]; Janelle Rettig, Johnson County Board of
Supervisors regarding Appreciation for Removal of 13 parking meters on Harrison Street;
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Tharius Heaven regarding GET INVOLVED By Supporting Philanthropy; Tharius Heaven
regarding Be History; Bob Long regarding Iowa City area named Technology Community of
the Year; Sagar Shah regarding Introduction — Uber; Anna Santaga regarding Rose Oaks;
City Engineer regarding Competitive Quotation Results; Joe Laskowski regarding TNC and
Taxi Issues; James Knapp regarding The Chauncey.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 16-128, APPROVING FINAL
PLAT OF WINDMILL HEIGHTS (SUB15-00021). Correspondence accepted from Tom and
Sue Hill. Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point. City Engr.
Havel present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Charles Eastham, distributed information from Mazahir Salih, President, Center for
Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa regarding Rose Oaks. Moved by Botchway, seconded by
Dickens to accept correspondence. UISG City Council Liaison Simpson introduced new
UISG City Council Alternate Ben Nelson.
The Mayor announced that the applicant had withdrawn an application and no further
action is necessary for the resolution rezoning approximately 26.98 acres of land located
northeast of Camp Cardinal Road from Interim Development Single Family (ID-RSs) Zone to
Planned Development Overlay (OPD -8) Zone (REZ16-00003). Moved by Botchway,
seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from Dave and Suzy Heck, Maria Lukas
and Culver Boldt.
A public hearing was held on the resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to
change the land use designation of property located north of Melrose Avenue and east of
Camp Cardinal Boulevard from Residential 2-8 dwelling units per acre to Office Commercial
(CPA16-00001). Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens to adopt RES. 16-129 AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM
RESIDENTIAL 2-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO OFFICE COMMERCIAL FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF MELROSE AVENUE AND EAST OF CAMP CARDINAL
BOULEVARD (CPA16-00001).
The Mayor stated that the applicant had withdrawn an application and no further action is
necessary on the ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 7.98 acres of property
located east of Mormon Trek Boulevard between Grace Drive and Eagle View Drive from
Commercial Office (CO -1) to Intensive Commercial (CI -1) Zone (REZ15-00021). Moved by
Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from Ben Logsdon.
A public hearing was held on the resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 1807 Lower Muscatine Road. No one appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 16-130, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1807 LOWER MUSCATINE
ROAD.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the
Iowa Department of Transportation for FY2017 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance and
Federal Transit Administration Funding. No one appeared.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-131, AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR FY2017 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION FUNDING.
A public hearing was held on a resolution ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016. No one appeared.
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Moved by Dickens, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-132, ADOPTING THE IOWA
CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016. Neighborhood
Services Coordinator Hightshoe present for discussion.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-133, ALLOCATING
HUMAN SERVICES AID TO AGENCIES FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2017. Neighborhood Services Coordinator Hightshoe presented a power point.
Devon Inman and Gerry Kuhl appeared regarding Elder Services. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to accept correspondence
from Kim Schillig, Brian Kaskie.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-134, ADOPTING IOWA
CITY'S FY17 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN WHICH IS A SUB -PART OF IOWA CITY'S 2016-2020
CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND AMENDMENTS AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND
DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER. Neighborhood Services Coordinator Hightshoe presented a power point.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-135, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY GATEWAY PROJECT
[HDP -3715(652)--71-52]. Special Project Adm. Clow present provided information. Individual
Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-136, APPROVING
INCLUSION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING GOALS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
POLICIES. Economic Development Coordinator Ford present for discussion. Individual
Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-137, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND THE BROWN WINICK LAW FIRM TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER
OF MCC IOWA LLC B/B/A MEDIACOM V. CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IMON
COMMUNICATIONS, LLC.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Botchway, to appoint Christine Kay Harms, 2503 Aster
Avenue to the Housing and Community Development Commission for an unexpired term —
September 1, 2016; appoint Karol Krotz, 1229 Shannon Drive #212, to the Human Rights
Commission for an unexpired three-year term upon appointment — January 1, 2017. The
Mayor noted that no applications were received the following vacancy and will be
readvertised: Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill three-
year term, March 29, 2016 — March 29, 2019 (New District formed). Moved by Botchway,
seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from Vero Rose Smith, Harry Olmstead.
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 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); Housing and
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Community Development Commission for an unexpired term — September 1, 2016.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, 2016.
Council Member Mims stated she was attending CIT training in San Antonio and
summarized activities during the visit; and stated she would be providing more information at
a future meeting.
Council Member Thomas noted the house moving party at College Green Park on May 4
from 10:30 to 2:00.
Council Member Taylor reported on the listening post she attended with Council Member
Thomas at the Capitol Center on April 20. Mayor Throgmorton thanked UISG Liaison Nicole
Neal for suggesting the site and helping arrange the event,
Council Member Cole thanked staff for the response (in the information packet) to the
issues raised at the listening post he attended with Council Member Mims at Pheasant Ridge;
complimented staff on the new entrepreneurship program starting soon and asked if more
notice could be given in the future; noted Bike to Work events coming up; and the Bill Nesper,
Program Director League of American Bicyclists presentation at Mercer Park on May 9th.
Council Member Dickens reminded everyone of the Friday Night Consent Series starting
later in the month downtown; the opening of Farmers Market on Wednesday, May 4; noted
the article quoting Roger Bradley from Yellow Cab that there was not a significant drop in
calls since Uber arrived; and stated he would be out of the country attending his daughter's
wedding and would not be attending the May 17 Council meeting.
Mayor Pro tem Botchway announced the Flyover Fashion Fest scheduled for May 7 and
tickets were still available; noted Mother's Day on May 8; and stated he would be
participating in the Celebrity Mile on May 15 for Get Moving for Healthy Kids.
Mayor Throgmorton noted events for Bike to Work Week, May 16-20,included a Mayor's
Bike Ride in City Park on May 15 from 3:00-5:00 PM.; and the Human Right Youth awards
scheduled for 7:00 PM, May 10, at the Englert.
Interim City Manager Fruin announced that Moody's had reaffirmed the Aaa rating for
Iowa City and congratulated the Finance Department on their hard work and Council on
prudent budgeting.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn formal meeting and return back to
work session at 8:35 p.m. ^
Jdnes A. Thhrrrogmorto , ayor
Ma ' n K. Karr, City Clerk
CITY OF IOWA CITY sir
MEMORANDUM_
Date: April 30, 2016
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 19, 2016, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole (arrived 5:30), Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
UISG: Neal
Staff: Fruin, Andrew, Dilkes, Karr, Havel, Yapp, Korpel, Bockenstedt, Kelsay, O'Brien,
Hightshoe, Grier, Bowers, Hargadine, Seydell-Johnson
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Throgmorton announced that Council Member Cole would be arriving 15-20 minutes due
to a court appearance.
(Agenda item # 18 — Transportation Network Companies) In response to Mayor
Throgmorton, Asst. to the City Manager Andrew briefed Council on recent State
legislation passed by both the Senate and the House and was currently awaiting the
Governor's signature. The legislation would regulate TNC's effective January 1, 2017 so
that would be 7 months before that legislation would go into effect, and recommended
proceeding with final passage of the TNC ordinance on the agenda. He noted that the
legislation also takes away some home rule authority for traditional taxi companies and
staff would meet with taxi companies on proposed changes and the recent State
legislation, and present additional information to Council for the May meeting. Majority
agreed to move up consideration of this item prior to item 7 on the agenda.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS [agenda item # 201
Board of Appeals — appoint Jim Walker
Police Chief Hargadine introduced Dr. Chris Barnum, Program Dir. for Masters in Criminal
Justice and Criminal Justice Professor for St. Ambrose University. Handouts distributed:
• Memo from Police Chief: St. Ambrose Study on ICPD Traffic Stops
• ICPD Traffic Stop Analysis (power point presentation)
• Summary of Results ICPD Traffic Study 2105
Dr. Barnum presented a power point and data and results for 2015. After discussion Council
directed staff as follows:
1. Police to work with Dr. Barnum to provide supplemental logistical regression
information to the Council (disproportionality figures when controlling for certain
variables such as reason for stop / arrest). Information will be forwarded to
Council when available.
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2. Police will discuss Council's desire to set a goal to reduce disproportionality of
stops and outcomes. Staff will develop a recommended goal and present that to
Council at a later date.
3. Police will continue to work with Dr. Barnum to refine data collection in an effort
to provide more clarity to his analysis. Specific attention should be given to how
officers record consent searches for purposes of the study.
4. Communications and Police will add Dr. Barnum's presentation slides, written
summary, and a video of the presentation to the City website.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION (APRIL 7,141
➢ April
1. (IP # 4 — Listening Post summary report — April) Council Members Cole and Moms
summarized concerns. Cole requested a follow up be scheduled with responses to
concerns. Staff is preparing responses and a memo included in a future information
packet.
2. Council Member Cole commending staff for the creation of a program developing small
business opportunities and questioned when it would be announced. Interim City
Manager Fruin stated a press release had been issued and a copy would be included in
the next information packet.
3. (IP # 5 — Joint Meeting Agenda Items) Council Members requested the following items
be included:
Rose Oaks Update
Affordable Housing Update
School District boundaries
Pesticides and Herbicides on School Grounds
CIT (Crisis Intervention Training)
JC Hunger Task Force Report
Minimum Wage Update
The Mayor will work with the City Clerk on the agenda.
4. (IP6 — KXIC Radio Show) Council agreed to the following schedule:
Wednesday
April 27 — Dickens
May 4 — Botchway
May 11 — Mims
May 18 — Thomas
May 25 — Taylor
June 1 —Throgmorton
Friday
May 6 — Botchway
May 20 — Botchway
June 3 — Mims
June 17 — Dickens
5. (IP8 — Coffee With A Cop ....) Mayor Pro tem Botchway requested an update, feedback
and numbers on the events. Interim City Manager Fruin stated he would provide
information.
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➢ April 14
1. (IP # 9 - Diversity Implementation Update and Status on Racial Equity and Diversity
Initiative... ) Mayor Pro tem Botchway thanked staff for the report and initiatives.
2. (IP # 6 - Regional Assessment ... Iowa's Creative Corridor) Council Member Mims
responded to questions on the report and stated it reflected a compilation of a lot of input
and the process would be continuing into the fall.
3. (IP # 4 — Update on Rose Oaks Development) Interim City Manager Fruin updated
Council on additional information stating the building permit application had been
received and could take several days or weeks to review; in addition five demolition
permits have been received and those demolition permits will not be approved until the
site plan is approved. Development Services Coordinator Yapp present for discussion.
Mayor Throgmorton acknowledged the owners met with tenants on April 11 and was
pleased to see a counter -proposal prepared by the Rose Oaks Tenant Association.
[Break 6:45 p.m. - Discussion continued after the formal meeting]
COUNCIL TIME
Council Member Cole stated he would like to attend a National League of Cities
conference "Collaboration divides the task and multiples the success" in Madison, and
request City funding. After discussion a majority agreed.
2. Council Member Dickens raised concerns regarding people addressing Council multiple
times on the same topic, and suggested limiting one appearance per issue. Council
Member Mims agreed and also noted that if there were large numbers waiting to speak
the Mayor should limit the presentation time to 3-4 minutes rather than the traditional 5
minutes.
3. Council Member Mims raised questions when the plastic bag ban would be scheduled
for discussion. Interim City Manager Fruin stated that staff will provide a more
comprehensive waste minimization strategy presentation at the June 7 meeting. Council
requested that copies of sample plastic bag ordinances or strategies from other
communities be included with materials for that work session.
4. Interim City Manager Fruin stated staff was preparing a downtown streetscape master
plan presentation and discussion for the May 3 work session.
5. Mayor Throgmorton reported on a number of events:
➢ Met with Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee on April 14 with
Interim City Manager Fruin, and Public Works Dir. Knoche.
➢ Economic Development Committee met on April 12 and agreed to more frequent
meetings and suggested moving the next few meeting to Harvat Hall and
televising them. Council Member Mims stated sh'e would be preparing a memo
as Chair of the EC Committee regarding minutes and addressing some other
issues for an upcoming information packet. Staff will relocate future meeting to
Harvat Hall and record and broadcast meetings. In response to Council Member
Cole, Interim City Manager Fruin said staff would place affordable housing
amendment to TIF policy on May 3rd agenda.
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MEETING SCHEDULE
1. Mayor Throgmorton noted Iowa City would be hosting the joint entities meeting on
Monday, April 25, in Harvat Hall; and Interim City Manager Fruin, Mayor Pro tem
Botchway, and himself would be meeting with Johnson County Supervisors Rettig and
Sullivan and JC Adm. Johnson on Tuesday, the 26`"• to discuss CIT (Comprehensive
Intervention Training.
2. City Clerk Karr stated Council Members have expressed a desire to retain the summer
schedule the same, the first and third Tuesday, noting Council Members may request
electronic participation.
3. Council Member Cole suggested a brown bag work session be schedule once a month
to allow a more informal opportunity for discussion. Council Member Dickens stated he
was unable to get away for meetings during the day.
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS FIP # 3 Info Packet of 4/141
Mayor Throgmorton asked that discussion of creation of an ad-hoc committee on social justice
and racial equity be added, suggesting it could be ad hoc, last one year, and could have a
Council representative. Majority agreed to the addition.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS / COUNCIL INVITATIONS
Mayor Throgmorton announced the following events:
Community Police Review Board Annual Forum — April 26
Free Medical Clinic fundraiser—April 19
Annual Iowa City Hospice Walk for Dignity — April 17
River Run — April 24
Mayor Pro tem Botchway noted the City's outdoor ping pong event on May 2.
Meeting ended 9:35 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 4/19/16
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.
ITEM 2. PROCLAMATIONS: Our Veterans — Now and Forever — April; Bicycle Month
— May, Bob Opplinger, Bicyclists of Iowa City (BIC) Education Advocate, accepting;
Arbor Day — April 29, Julie Seydell-Johnson, Parks and Recreation Dir., accepting.
Item 18 Ordinance for Transportation Network companies will be moved up after Item 6.
UISG Council Liaison Nicole Neal was presented a certificate of appreciation for serving
in that capacity the past year.
ITEM 3. STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARDS: Longfellow Elementary students: Addison
Hackbarth, Emmitt Hansen, Yamro Seabold.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
ITEM 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk: Item 4a April 5 Work Session; April 5 Regular
Formal Official & Complete. ITEM 4b. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and
Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon
separate Council action): Airport Commission — February 18; Parks and Recreation
Commission — March 9. ITEM 4c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by
the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Saloon, 112 E. College; Special
Class C Liquor License for Joensy's Rest., 2563 North Dodge St.; Class A Liquor License
for Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No 1096, 3151 Hwy 6 E.; Class C Liquor License for
First Avenue Club, 1550 South First Ave.; RES. 16-94, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to
First Avenue Club, 1550 South First Ave; Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No 1096, 3151
Hwy 6 E.; Class C Liquor License for Shakespeare's, 819 1st Ave S; Class C Liquor
License for Basta, 121 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Brix Cheese Shop & Wine
Bar, 209 N. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for DC's, 124 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor
Service Area for Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for Donnelly's Pub, 110
College St.; Outdoor Service Area for Formosa Asian Cuisine, 241 College St.; Outdoor
Service Area for Givanni's, 109 College St.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa Chop House,
223 Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Takanami, 219 Iowa Ave.
ITEM 4d. Resolutions and Motions: RES. 16-95, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE PARK MAINTENANCE DIVISION OF THE PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT BY CHANGING ONE FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE
WORKER I — PARKS POSITION TO A MAINTENANCE WORKER I —ATHLETIC
FIELDS; Approve disbursements in the amount of $7,467,304.57 for the period of
March 1 through March 31, 2016, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit; RES. 16-96, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS; Approving the appointment of
Jacob Simpson as the City Council Liaison from the University of Iowa Student
Government (UISG) to the City Council until May 1, 2017; RES. 16-97, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 15-22 AND ADOPTING A NEW PERMIT SYSTEM FOR SOLID
WASTE CONTAINERS IN THE DOWNTOWN ALLEYS INCLUDING PROVISIONS
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FOR APPLICATION, DURATION, INSPECTION, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION,
REMOVAL, FEES, AND INSURANCE; RES. 16-98, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF (8) HEAVY DUTY BUSES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION & RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT FROM GILLIG LLC.; RES. 16-99, AUTHORIZING
CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM THE
STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE OLD
SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION LOG CABINS IN UPPER CITY PARK AND TO SIGN
GRANT AGREEMENT IF AWARDED Correspondence accepted from Bobby Jett; RES.
16-100, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE REVENUE DIVISION OF
THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY DELETING ONE
FULL-TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION AND ADDING
ONE FULL-TIME UTILITY BILLING COORDINATOR POSITION. ITEM 4e. Setting
Public Hearings: RES. 16-101, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 3, 2016, ON A
PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1807 LOWER
MUSCATINE ROAD; Setting a public hearing for May 3 on a resolution amending the
Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation of property located north of
Melrose Avenue and east of Camp Cardinal Boulevard from Residential 2-8 dwelling units
per acre to Office Commercial (CPA16-00001); Setting a public hearing for May 3 on an
ordinance rezoning approximately 26.98 acres of land located northeast of Camp
Cardinal Road from Interim Development Single Family (ID -RS) Zone to Planned
Development Overlay (OPD -8) Zone (REZ16-00003); Setting a public hearing for May
3, 2016, for the Iowa City Housing Authority's Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2016 and
directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing. ITEM 4f. Correspondence:
Reggie Reed, Tailwind Group, Charlie Eastham regarding (Rose Oaks) Meeting; Jenny
Andrews regarding Talking Crosswalk System [Staff response included]; Ann
Christenson, Janet Stephan, Becky Ross (on Behalf of 100 Grannies); Shanti
Roundtree, Geoff Lauer, J. Elizabeth Maas, Beth Rapson, Carla Paciotto. Sohia
Finister, Jeff Biggers regarding Constituent Letter on Solar RFP and City; Amy
Weismann regarding Invitation to participate in April 22 criminal justice reform event at
Ulowa; Marc Manganello regarding Iowa City Transit; Mary Murphy regarding Gateway,
Subsidizing Homeownership, Transparency, and Focus on Job Development.
ITEM 5. COMMUNITY COMMENT: Charlie Eastham, 953 Canton St„ appeared
reported on the Rose Oaks tenant association and center for worker justice press
conference held earlier in the day and urged Council to continue to pursue alternatives
available to tenants. Brandon Ross, requested Council consider banning pesticides and
herbicides. Becky Ross and Deb Schoelerman, 100 Grannies, encouraged Council to
ban plastic bags. Roger Knight, Jr., 320 E. Washington St., requested assistance in
enforcing Ecumenical Towers parking; repaid and accessibility of downtown sidewalks;
Rose Oaks and affordable housing.
ITEM 6a. ORD. 16-4661, VACATING AN APPROXIMATELY 15 -FOOT -WIDE
PORTION OF HERBERT HOOVER HIGHWAY LOCATED ADJACENT TO
CHURCHILL MEADOWS — PART ONE (VAC15-00008). PASSED AND ADOPTED.
ITEM 6b. PUBLIC HEARING Closed. RES. 16-102, CONVEYING VACATED RIGHT-
OF-WAY ALONG HERBERT HOOVER HIGHWAY, ADJACENT TO LOTS 10, 11, AND
17, CHURCHILL MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO CBD, L.L.C.
ITEM 6c. Ordinance vacating the Waterfront Drive public right-of-way (VAC15-0007).
Deferred to May 17.
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ITEM 6d. ORD. 16-4662, 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. Waive second consideration, PASSED AND ADOPTED.
ITEM 18. Motion to move up item for consideration at this time. ORD. 16-4662,
AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED 'BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS," BY
ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
COMPANIES". The following individuals appeared: Roger Knight, Jr., 320 E.
Washington St.; Seth Wallace; Christina Herrin; Dustin Mazgaj, Yellow Cab driver; Lynn
Williams, Moustache Cab; Roger Bradley, Manager, Yellow Cab; Nicole Neal, UISG
Council liaison; Joe Laskowski ; Brandon Ross; Daniel Larkin; Joel Gilbertson White;
Mark VonStein, Moustache Cab; and James Haveron. PASSED AND ADOPTED, 6/1,
Taylor voting "no". Correspondence accepted from Joseph Laskowski (3), Will Lenzen,
Jr., Amy Charles, David Stoddard, Judy Pfohl, Roger Bradley.
ITEM 7. PUBLIC HEARING: Closed. RES. 16-103, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER RAW WATER MAIN CONVERSION
PROJECT, 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 8. Approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Highlander Development Fourth Addition - Part 1 Project,
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. No action taken
at this time.
ITEM 9. PUBLIC HEARING: Closed. RES. 16-104, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $9,000,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
ITEM 10. PUBLIC HEARING: Closed. RES. 16-105, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $200,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
ITEM 11. PUBLIC HEARING: Closed. RES. 16-106, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $500,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
ITEM 12. RES. 16-107, DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF
$8,795,000 (DOLLAR AMOUNT SUBJECT TO CHANGE) GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, SERIES 2016A, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES.
ITEM 13. RES. 16-108, DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $620,000
(DOLLAR AMOUNT SUBJECT TO CHANGE) TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, SERIES 2016B, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES.
ITEM 14. PUBLIC HEARING: Closed. RES. 16-109, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS
TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN
AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $10,500,000 SEWER
REVENUE REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES.
ITEM 15. PUBLIC HEARING: Closed. RES. 16-110, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS
TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN
AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $4,415,000 WATER
REVENUE REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES.
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ITEM 16. RES. 16-111, DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF
$10,215,000 (DOLLAR AMOUNT SUBJECT TO CHANGE) SEWER REVENUE
REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2016C, AND APPROVING
ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES.
ITEM 17. RES. 16-112, DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF
$4,025,000 (DOLLAR AMOUNT SUBJECT TO CHANGE) WATER REVENUE
REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2016D, AND APPROVING
ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES.
ITEM 19. RES. 16-113, ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR TRANSPORTATION
NETWORK COMPANY LICENSES.
ITEM 20. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. 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 (Formerly advertised), appoint Jim
Walker, 54 Lindemann Drive; Airport Zoning Commission for a six-year term January 1,
2016 — December 31, 2021, no applicants, readvertise; Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment for a five-year term January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020, no applicants,
readvertise; Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for a five-year term January 1, 2014 —
December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised), no applicants, readvertise.
ITEM 21. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. Previous: Historic Preservation
Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill three-year term, March 29, 2016 —
March 29, 2019 (New District formed); 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. Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2016. 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.
COMMUNITY COMMENT (continued): Jim Knapp appeared regarding the procedure to
apply for City Boards and Commissions, and Council directed them to the City Clerk's
office or the City website; questioned the illegality of individuals being allowed to have
parking lots in the Central Business District; future of the TIF program; 50th anniversary
of the Ron Lipsius unresolved murder; low-cost housing and possible utilizing of the
Hoover Elementary. Correspondence accepted.
Adjourned to work session 9:13 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
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City Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 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, Dilkes,
Andrew, Karr, Yapp, Korpel, O'Brien, Seydell-Johnson, Knoche, Bockenstedt, Kelsay.
The Mayor proclaimed: Our Veterans — Now and Forever — April;
Bicycle Month — May, Bob Opplinger, Bicyclists of Iowa City (BIC) Education Advocate,
accepting; Arbor Day—April 29, Julie Seydell-Johnson, Parks and Recreation Dir.,
accepting.
The Mayor announced that Item No. 18 Ordinance for Transportation Network
companies will be moved up after Item No. 6.
UISG Council Liaison Nicole Neal was presented a certificate of appreciation for
serving in that capacity the past year.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Longfellow Elementary
students: Addison Hackbarth, Emmitt Hansen, and Yamro Seabold.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, 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: April 5 Work Session; April 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): Airport
Commission — February 18; Parks and Recreation Commission — March 9.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Saloon IC, Inc., dba Saloon, 112 E.
College; Special Class C Liquor License for Joensy's Rest. Inc., dba Joensy's Rest.,
2563 North Dodge St.; Class A Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge No 1096 Loyal
Order of Moose, dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No 1096, 3151 Hwy 6 E. Class C
Liquor License for First Avenue Productions, Inc., dba First Avenue Club, 1550
South First Ave.; RES. 16-94, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to First Avenue
Productions, Inc., dba First Avenue Club, 1550 South First Ave; Iowa City Lodge No.
1096 Loyal Order of Moose, dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No 1096, 3151 Hwy 6
E.; Class C Liquor License for Quzer Inc., dba Shakespeare's, 819 1st Ave S Class
C Liquor License for Jimmy Jack Mac, Inc., dba Basta, 121 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor
Service Area for Brixco LLC., dba Brix Cheese Shop & Wine Bar, 209 N. Linn St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Caffrey, Inc., dba DC's, 124 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor
Service Area for Devotay, Inc., dba Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area
for Kmarcella, Inc., dba Donnelly's Pub, 110 College St.; Outdoor Service Area for
Etre Plaza Towers Restaurant LLC., dba Formosa Asian Cuisine, 241 College St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Etre Givanni Restaurant LLC., dba Givanni's, 109 College
St.; Outdoor Service Area for Twenty Three LLC., dba Iowa Chop House, 223
Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Takanami LLC., dba Takanami, 219 Iowa
Ave.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 16-95, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE PARK MAINTENANCE DIVISION OF THE PARKS AND
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RECREATION DEPARTMENT BY CHANGING ONE FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE
WORKER I — PARKS POSITION TO A MAINTENANCE WORKER I —ATHLETIC
FIELDS; Approve disbursements in the amount of $7,467,304.57 for the period of
march 1 through March 31, 2016, as recommended by the Finance Director subject
to audit RES. 16-96, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS; Approving the
appointment of Jacob Simpson as the City Council Liaison from the University of
Iowa Student Government (UISG) to the City Council until May 1, 2017; RES. 16-
97, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 15-22 AND ADOPTING A NEW PERMIT
SYSTEM FOR SOLID WASTE CONTAINERS IN THE DOWNTOWN ALLEYS
INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR APPLICATION, DURATION, INSPECTION,
SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, REMOVAL, FEES, AND INSURANCE; RES. 16-98,
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF (8) HEAVY DUTY BUSES FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT FROM GILLIG
LLC.; RES. 16-99, AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR
FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA
FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE OLD SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION LOG CABINS
IN UPPER CITY PARK AND TO SIGN GRANT AGREEMENT IF AWARDED.
Correspondence accepted from Bobby Jett; RES. 16-100, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE REVENUE DIVISION OF THE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY DELETING ONE FULL-TIME
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION AND ADDING ONE FULL-
TIME UTILITY BILLING COORDINATOR POSITION.
Setting Public Hearings: RES 16-101, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 3,
2016, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT
1807 LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD; Setting a public hearing for May 3 on a
resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation of
property located north of Melrose Avenue and east of Camp Cardinal Boulevard from
Residential 2-8 dwelling units per acre to Office Commercial (CPA16-00001); Setting
a public hearing for May 3 on an ordinance rezoning approximately 26.98 acres of
land located northeast of Camp Cardinal Road from Interim Development Single
Family (ID -RS) Zone to Planned Development Overlay (OPD -8) Zone (REZ16-
00003); Setting a public hearing for May 3, 2016, for the Iowa City Housing
Authority's Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2016 and directing City Clerk to publish notice
of said hearing.
Correspondence: Reggie Reed, Tailwind Group, Charlie Eastham regarding
(Rose Oaks) Meeting; Jenny Andrews regarding Talking Crosswalk System [Staff
response included]; Ann Christenson, Janet Stephan, Becky Ross (on Behalf of 100
Grannies); Shanti Roundtree, Geoff Lauer, J. Elizabeth Maas, Beth Rapson, Carla
Paciotto. Sohia Finister, Jeff Biggers regarding Constituent Letter on Solar RFP and
City; Amy Weismann regarding Invitation to participate in April 22 criminal justice
reform event at Ulowa; Marc Manganello: Iowa City Transit; Mary Murphy regarding
Gateway, Subsidizing Homeownership, Transparency, and Focus on Job
Development.
In response to Council Member Taylor, Development Services Coordinator Yapp stated
two public hearings are being set for around Camp Cardinal Road and Camp Cardinal
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Boulevard for May 3 and maps would be provided to provide more information at the
time of the hearing.
Charlie Eastham, 953 Canton St., appeared reported on the Rose Oaks tenant
association and center for worker justice press conference held earlier in the day and
urged Council to continue to pursue alternatives available to tenants. Brandon Ross,
requested Council consider banning pesticides and herbicides. Becky Ross and Deb
Schoelerman, 100 Grannies, encouraged Council to ban plastic bags. Roger Knight, Jr.,
320 E. Washington St., requested assistance in enforcing Ecumenical Towers parking;
repaid and accessibility of downtown sidewalks; Rose Oaks and affordable housing.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that ORD. 16-4661, VACATING AN
APPROXIMATELY 15 -FOOT -WIDE PORTION OF HERBERT HOOVER HIGHWAY
LOCATED ADJACENT TO CHURCHILL MEADOWS — PART ONE (VAC15-00008), be
passed and adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution conveying vacated right-of-way along
Herbert Hoover Highway, adjacent to Lots 10, 11, and 17, Churchill Meadows
Subdivision, Iowa City, Iowa, to CBD, L.L.C. No one appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 16-102, APPROVING THE
CONVEYANCE OF VACATED RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG HERBERT HOOVER
HIGHWAY, ADJACENT TO LOTS 10, 11, AND 17, CHURCHILL MEADOWS
SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO CBD, L.L.C.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to defer to May 17 an ordinance vacating
the Waterfront Drive public right-of-way (VAC15-0007).
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. 16-4662, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 716 NORTH
DUBUQUE STREET FROM HIGH DENSITY MULTI -FAMILY (RM -44) ZONE TO
HISTORIC DISTRICT OVERLAY / HIGH DENSITY MULTI -FAMILY (OHD / RM44)
ZONE, be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens,
that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Taylor, to move up item # 18, Transportation
Network Companies, for consideration at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that ORD. 16-4663, AMENDING TITLE 5,
ENTITLED 'BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS," BY ADDING A NEW
CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES", be passed
and adopted. The following individuals appeared: Roger Knight, Jr., 320 E. Washington
St.; Seth Wallace; Christina Herrin; Dustin Mazgaj, Yellow Cab driver; Lynn Williams,
Moustache Cab; Roger Bradley, Manager, Yellow Cab; Nicole Neal, UISG Council
liaison; Joe Laskowski; Brandon Ross; Daniel Larkin; Joel Gilbertson White; Mark
VonStein, Moustache Cab; and James Haveron. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, Taylor voting
"no". Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from
Joseph Laskowski (3), Will Lenzen, Jr., Amy Charles, David Stoddard, Judy Pfohl,
Roger Bradley.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa River Raw Water Main
Conversion Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
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directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of
bids. Public Works Dir. Knoche present for discussion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 16-103, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER RAW WATER MAIN CONVERSION
PROJECT, 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. Individual Council Members expressed
their views.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Highlander Development
Fourth Addition - Part 1 Project, 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. Interim City Manager Fruin stated the developer has decided not to proceed
with this project and are looking into 2017 construction; no action taken at this time.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $9,000,000 General Obligation Bonds. Finance
Dir. Bockenstedt presented information.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-104, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $9,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $200,000 General Obligation Bonds. Finance
Dir. Bockenstedt presented information.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 16-105, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $200,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $500,000 General Obligation Bonds. Finance
Dir. Bockenstedt presented information.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-106, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-107, DIRECTING
THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $8,795,000 (DOLLAR AMOUNT SUBJECT TO
CHANGE) GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2016A, AND APPROVING
ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-108, DIRECTING THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $620,000 (DOLLAR AMOUNT SUBJECT TO
CHANGE) TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2016B, AND
APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization of a loan agreement and the issuance of not to exceed
$10,500,000 Sewer Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes. No one appeared.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-109, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF A
LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $10,500,000
SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization of a loan agreement and the issuance of not to exceed
$4,415,000 Water Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes. No one appeared
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 16-110, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF A
LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $4,415,000 WATER
REVENUE REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-111, DIRECTING THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $10,215,000 (DOLLAR AMOUNT SUBJECT TO
CHANGE) SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2016C,
AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-112, DIRECTING
THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $4,025,000 (DOLLAR AMOUNT SUBJECT TO
CHANGE) WATER REVENUE REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2016D,
AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 16-113, ESTABLISHING A
FEE FOR TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY (TNC) LICENSES. Asst. to the
City Manager Andrew present for discussion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to appoint Jim Walker, 54 Lindemann Drive, to
the Board of Appeals 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.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Commission for a six-year
term January 1, 2016 — December 31, 2021; Airport Zoning Bird of Adjustment for a
five-year term January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020; Airport Zoning Bird. of Adjustment
— One vacancy to fill a five-year term January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2018. Applicants
MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are
stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will
continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no
additional publication costs will be incurred.]
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill three-year
term, March 29, 2016 — March 29, 2019 (New District formed); 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. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 27,
2016. 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.
Jim Knapp appeared regarding the procedure to apply for City Boards and
Commissions, and Council directed them to the City Clerk's office or the City website;
questioned the illegality of individuals being allowed to have parking lots in the Central
Business District; future of the TIF program; 50th anniversary of the Ron Lipsius
unresolved murder; low-cost housing and possible utilizing of the Hoover Elementary.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence.
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Council Member Taylor noted that she and Council Member Thomas would be
hosting a listening post at the Old Capitol Center on April 20 and encouraged people to
stop by.
Council Member Thomas announced a symposium would be held in the Pappajohn
Business Building on April 22 on building a foundation for criminal justice reform in
Iowa.
Council Member Mims stated she would be participating electronically in the May 3
Council meetings so she could attend CIT training in San Antonio.
Mayor Pro tem Botchway reported on his participation at the University Pow Wow
the previous week -end; stated he was unable to attend the LLS waffle breakfast
fundraiser; participated earlier that day in the sexual assault prevention summit; and
encouraged everyone read the Hunger Task Force report.
Council Member Cole stated he was excited on County efforts in terms of local
foods; noted his support for the school district reviewing their herbicide / pesticide
policy; stated his interest to attend a conference in late September in Madison
"Collaborative Cities", and Mayor Throgmorton stated they would discuss the request
during the work session; and noted Earth Day events coming from University of Iowa
Office of Sustainability.
Interim City Manager Fruin outlined Earth Day activities planned; and announced
that Dan Parolek, author of the "Missing Middle", would be offering a public presentation
on May 24; and offered a big "thank you" to the Convention and Visitors Bureau,
Downtown Association, and the University of Iowa for the successful Olympics trails.
Asst. to the City Manager Andrew reminded everyone that Farmer's Market season
starts Wednesday. May 4.
Council Member Cole reminded everyone of the Bill Nesper, League of American
Bicyclists, presentation on May 9.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn regular meeting at 9:15 p.m.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk