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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
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. Staff Members present: Fruin, Andrew, Dilkes, Karr,
Howard, Knoche, Yapp Bockenstedt, Scott, Bowers.
The Mayor proclaimed: Food Rescue Week With Table to Table — Last week of
September; Bob Andrlik, Table to Table Executive Director accepting; Constitution
Week — September 17 — 23, Cathy Schiele, Pilgrim Chapter of Daughters of the
American Revolution, accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, 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; September 6 Work Session; September 6 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 — June 16; Airport Commission — July 21; Airport Commission — August
5; Community Police Review Board — August 17; Planning and Zoning Commission
— August 4.
Permit Motions and resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk: Renewal:
Special Class C Liquor License for Angela, Inc., dab Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St.;
Class C Liquor License for Corner of the Meadow, Inc., dba Motley Cow Caf6, 160
N. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joseph's
Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Corridor Entertainment
LC, dab Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St.; RES. 16-271, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to
Corridor Entertainment LC., dba Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St.; Blue Moose, Inc., dba
Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Blue Moose, Inc., dba Blue
Moose, 211 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Jaffrey, Inc., dba DC's, 124 S.
Dubuque St.; Class C Beer Permit adding Native Wine for Delimart Properties, Inc.,
dba Deli Mart #3, 240 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit adding Native Wine
for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #5, 206 E. Benton St. Ownership
Change: Class C Liquor License for Caffrey, Inc., dba DC's, 124 S. Dubuque St.;
Class C Liquor License for Blue Moose, Inc., dba Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave. New:
Five -Day Class B Beer Permit for Summer of the Arts Inc., dba Political Party IC, 7
S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Summer of the Arts Inc., dba Political
Party IC, 7 S. Dubuque St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 16-272, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND SUMMER OF THE ARTS, INC. TO ALLOW THE
TEMPORARY AND LIMITED SALE, CONSUMPTION, AND POSSESSION OF BEER
DURING POLITICAL PARTY IC EVENT; RES. 16-273, APPROVING THE CITY
STREET FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,2016;
RES. 16-274, AUTHORIZING PROCUREMENT OF A MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE
AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY; RES. 16-275, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY PARKING GARAGE MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM 2015 PROJECT; RES. 16-276, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
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COURT HILL PARK SIDEWALK INFILL PROJECT; Approve disbursements in the
amount of $36,670,619.34 for the period of July 1 through July 30, 2016, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; Approve disbursements in
the amount of $10,678,504.03 for the period of August 1 through August 31, 2016,
as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for October 4, 2016, on an
ordinance amending 1-9-3B of the Code of Ordinances to add recently annexed
property to precincts 8, 10 and 24; RES. 16-277, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON OCTOBER 4, 2016 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PCC PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION 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; Setting a public hearing for
October 4, 2016 to consider an ordinance renewing the franchise granted to
MidAmerican Energy Company, its successors and assigns, to acquire, construct,
erect, maintain and operate in the City of Iowa City, an electric light and power
system to furnish, deliver and sell electric energy to said city and its inhabitants for a
period of ten years; Setting a public hearing for October 4, 2016 to consider an
ordinance renewing the franchise granted to MidAmerican Energy Company, its
successors and assigns, to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the
City of Iowa City, a natural gas system to furnish, deliver and sell natural gas to said
city and its inhabitants for a period of ten years.
Correspondence: Alisa Meggitt regarding Sunday transportation service; Kathryn
Kunert, MidAmerican Energy regarding Letter of support for renewal of Iowa City
Franchises; R. J. Johnson regarding Enforcement of laws regarding no bikes or
skateboards on City sidewalks and Ped Mall; Candice Odell regarding Oklahoma
Supreme Court and various issues; Fred Meyer regarding Edible Classroom Ribbon
Cutting on September 17; Sue Rhomberg regarding Rent Like A Champion
Poaching Bait and Switch [Staff response included]; Sally Scott regarding Memo on
Affordable Housing Action Plan; Thomas Baldridge (x2) regarding Speed Limits in
town; Acting Sr. Transportation Engr. Planner regarding Installation of (2) STOP
signs on E. Court Street at S Linn Street; Acting Sr. Transportation Engr. Planner:
Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the east and west sides of Naples
Avenue.
Roger Knight, 320 E. Washington St., wished Mayor Pro tem Botchway an early
Happy Birthday; raised concerns on the sidewalk pedestrian width in front of eating
establishments in the 100 block of Washington St.; and reported his feeling of bothering
the Police Department when you call for assistance. John Kirby appeared requesting a
1971 video taken by the Police Department; City Manager's office will follow-up. Jacob
Simpson, UISG Council Liaison, read a statement regarding the recommendation to
exempt the Downtown and the University Impact Area from the Affordable Housing
Location Mode; and will provide comments in written form for the record.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, 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. 16-4675, AMENDING TITLE 14: ZONING TO ESTABLISH
FORM -BASED ZONING STANDARDS FOR THE EAST SIDE MIXED USE ZONE AND
TO CLARIFY AND REFINE CERTAIN PROVISIONS THAT APPLY DOWNTOWN AND
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IN THE RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS DISTRICT.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 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. 16-4676, ORDINANCE REZONING MULTIPLE PROPERTIES
ENCOMPASSING PORTIONS OF THE 500 BLOCKS OF IOWA AVENUE, COLLEGE
STREET, WASHINGTON STREET AND BURLINGTON STREET FROM CENTRAL
BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB -5), CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB -2) AND
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION RESIDENTIAL (RNS-20) TO EASTSIDE MIXED
USE (EMU) (REZ16-00006) be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims,
seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2017 Operating Budget.
Finance Director Bockenstedt present for discussion.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 16-278, AMENDING THE
CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017.
A public hearing was held on a resolution declaring the city's intent to fund the final
design and acquire property for the Hebl Avenue Improvements Project. No one
appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 16-279, DECLARING
THE CITY'S INTENT TO FUND THE FINAL DESIGN AND ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR
THE HEBL AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance amending Title 2 of the
City Code, entitled "Human Rights," to remove references to "Housing Accommodation,"
update references to "men and women," and clarify time periods, be given first vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance amending Title 4,
Alcoholic Beverages, Chapter 5, Prohibitions and Restrictions, Section 8, persons under
the legal age in licensed or permitted establishments, Subsection B, Paragraph B,
referencing the city's under 21 law, to shorten the review and revocation periods for
compliance check failures for holders of exception certificates, be given second vote.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin stated that staff
would be discussing the proposed ordinance at an upcoming Partnership for Alcohol
Safety meeting and report back prior to adoption.
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. 16-4677, AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE,
ENTITLED "USE OF PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 11, ENTITLED
"FARMER'S MARKET," TO REQUIRE THAT THE RULES ADDRESS VENDOR
SELECTION AND TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT GRILLING VENDORS
PROVIDE SUBSTANTIALLY DIFFERENT FOODS, be voted on for final passage at this
time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance be finally adopted at
this time.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on Boards and Commissions:
Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term plus a three year term upon
appointment — January 1, 2020; Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term plus
a three year term upon appointment — January 1, 2020. Applications must be received
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by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2016; Airport Zoning Commission for an
unexpired term upon appointment — December 31, 2021; Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment for an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2020; Airport
Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for an unexpired term, upon appointment — December 31,
2018 (Formerly advertised); Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St.
representative to fill three-year term, March 29, 2016 — July 1, 2019 (New District
formed). Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 12, 2016.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Appeals, Board of, for a five-year term
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021; Board of Adjustment for a five-year term,
January 1, 2017 — January 1, 2022; Human Rights Commission for a three year term
January 1, 2017 — January 1, 2020; Parks and Recreation Commission for two
vacancies to fill four year terms January 1, 2017 — January 1, 2021; Public Art Advisory
Committee for two vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1, 2017 — January 1,
2020; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1,
2017 — December 31, 2020; Telecommunications Commission for an unexpired term,
upon appointment — July 1, 2017. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to accept
correspondence from Alexa Homewood -Weldon. Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, October 26, 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 Cole reported on his attendance at the City High -West football
game the previous week and the level of competition.
Council Member Dickens stated he attended the Hancher pre -concert last Friday
evening with 3,000-5,000 people and reported Hancher was back.
Mayor Pro tem Botchway shared information on the 30 Hours Teach -In he
participated in with Mayor Throgmorton; and upcoming Cyclocross and Brew fest
events.
Council Member Mims reported that she and Mayor Pro tem Botchway participated
in the United Way food packaging event; attended a number of University of Iowa
Inspiration week events including an open house at the driving simulator; participated in
a Neighborhood Council meeting on September 14 with Council Member Cole; and
shared observation of spending a week -end in Washington, D.C.
Council Member followed up with comments on the Neighborhood Council meeting
by stating that short term rental do require bed and breakfast permit.
Council Member Thomas shared information on attending the Iowa League of Cities
meeting with Mayor Throgmorton; lunch with Des Moines Mayor Cownie and Dysart
Mayor Thiele; and noted the outdoor concert at Hancher.
Mayor Throgmorton followed up on the League of Cities meeting, noting that he had
met Waterloo Mayor Hart at the conference and suggested visiting each other's city.
Mayor Pro tem Botchway stated Mayor Hart was the first African American mayor of
Waterloo.
Council Member Taylor reported on her attendance at the Hancher ribbon cutting;
and stated she would be attending an Invest Health Group meeting in Denver later in
September representing one of 50 cities selected looking into correlation between heath
and affordable housing.
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Mayor Throgmorton noted the World Cup Cyclocross events and the kick-off
planned for Terry Trueblood Park on the 22"d; Oktoberfest events on North Linn Street
on Saturday the 24th; and reported on the work session held earlier in the evening when
Council provided staff direction on proceeding with the Affordable Housing Action Plan,
and acknowledged the Housing and Community Development Commission for their
review.
City Manager Fruin presented an overview of the activities planned for the World
Cup Cyclocross event, and thanked the Convention and Visitors Bureau and community
volunteers for their efforts.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn regular meeting at 7:50 p.m.
back to work session.
Ames A. Throgmo on, Mayor
Ma tan K. Karr, City Clerk
I CITY OF IOWA CITY 3
���' MEMORANDUM
Date: September 13, 2016
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, September 6, 2016, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole (arrived 5:30), Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
UISG: Simpson, Nelson
Staff: Fruin, Dulek, Andrew, Karr, Yapp, Boothroy, Hightshoe, Knoche, Ralston,
Bockenstedt, Havel, Seydell-Johnson, Hall, Dyson, O'Brien, Kelsay, Howard,
Ford, Rackis
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
JOINT MEETING WITH PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Parks and Recreation Commission members present: Maggie Elliott, Larry Brown, Clayton
Claussen, Wayne Fett, Suzanne Bentler, Lucie Laurian, Cara Hamann, Joe Younker. Absent:
Paul Roesler.
Dir. Seydell-Johnson distributed hard copy of plans included in her power point presentation and
presented information on:
1. Neighborhood Parks Project Update
2. Planning Projects
o East Side Sports Complex Master Plan
o Lower City Park Master Plan
o Hickory Hill Park Master Plan
o Riverfront Crossings — Phase 1 Park & Wetland Development
3. Upcoming Planning Efforts
o Park Master Plan and ADA Accessibility Review
o Natural Areas Management Plan
o Tree Inventory
ACTION: Staff to proceed as outlined and prepare budget recommendations for Council
consideration. (Seydell-Johnson)
(Recessed 5:55; Returned to work session 5:57)
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar # 3d(3) Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy Revisions ...
resolution ... adopting criteria ...) Council Member Thomas requested the item be
pulled for separate consideration. Majority agreed to remove the item from the
Consent Calendar. Transportation Planner Ralston present for discussion. Mayor
Throgmorton suggested discussion be deferred until the formal meeting.
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2. (Consent Calendar # 3d(5) Iowa Department of Transportation Maintenance and
Repair agreement ... resolution ... ) Mayor Throgmorton reported on a conversation
with ]DOT Director Trombino about the State permitting the City to assume control
and responsibility for portion of Highway 1 with in the City boundaries, and staff
concerns that that was not a good idea for financial reasons.
3. (Consent Calendar # 3f(15) Kasey and Dennis Befeler ... correspondence ... Iowa
Smokefree Air Act in the Pedestrian Mall) Council Member Cole raised concerns
regarding enforcement, and questioned the state of enforcement. Acting Police
Chief Kelsay reported that the complaint did have validity and refresher training was
occurring in the department.
4. (Consent Calendar # 3d(1) ACT First Addition ... resolution ... approving final plat)
IN response to Mayor Pro tem Botchway, City Manager Fruin reported ACT was
closing their paper processing center and their intention is to sell the property.
5. (Consent Calendar # 3e(1) Amending FY2017 Budget ... resolution ... setting a
public hearing ...) In response to Mayor Throgmorton, Finance Dir. Bockenstedt
reported most of the amendments were carry overs from the prior years
appropriations.
6. (Consent Calendar # 3f(14) Martine Dunnwald ... correspondence ... Horace Mann
traffic) In response to questions from Council Member Cole and Thomas,
Transportation Planner Ralston stated staff was meeting with IDOT on recurring
issues on September 7.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS (Agenda Item # 10)
Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) — Kevin Boyd
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION (August 18, August 25, September 1]
➢ August 18
1. (IP6 — Civil Service Entrance Examination... Community Outreach Assistance) Mayor
Pro tem Botchway congratulated Henry Harper.
2. (IP5 — Press Release ... First Avenue) Council Member Mims stated it was nice to have
First Avenue open again.
➢ August 25
1. (IP4 Council Member Dickens.... Paratransit Advisory Committee... August 23)
Council Member Dickens summarized topics and services discussed at the meeting.
2. (IP2 Mayor Pro tem Botchway ... Mosque Security Following Queens Shooting) Mayor
Pro tem Botchway noted the article and the upcoming Human Rights event on October
13 related to the issue.
3. (IP3 Mayor Pro tem Botchway ... New Myrtle Beach Parking Rules In Effect) Mayor Pro
tem Botchway noted previous comments from Council Member Thomas on parking
permits.
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➢ September 1
1. (IP6 KXIC Radio Show) Majority agreed to the following schedule:
Wednesday
September 14 — Mims
September 21 — Botchway
September 28 — Thomas
October 5 — Throgmorton
October 12 — Dickens
October 19 — Cole
In addition we are adding a 7:15 — 7:45 AM the first and third Friday of each
month:
Friday
September 2 — Botchway
September 16 — Dickens
October 7 — Dickens and Botchway
October 21 — Throgmorton
2. (IP1.0 Press Release ... Listening Post) Council Member Cole stated he may have a
conflict. City Clerk Karr suggested scheduling be discussed outside of the meeting.
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Thomas stated he and Mayor Throgmorton would be attending the
Iowa League of Cities meeting in Des Moines, September 14 and 15.
2. Mayor Throgmorton provided the following update:
• Shared information on meeting he and Council Member Mims had with School
Board representatives Chris Lynch and Brian Kirschling on August 17
• Reported he had a great time with welcome remarks at the Farm to Street Dinner
on August 18
• Had lunch with Coralville Mayor Lundell and North Liberty Mayor Neilsen on
August 19
• Spoke at the Rotary luncheon on August 25, and thanked Mayor Pro tem
Botchway for the introduction
• Taped an interview with KRUI radio on the August 26
• Noted the fifth Mayor's Walk on September 7'h on the northeast side of Iowa City
• Reported he and Council Member Thomas would be attending the Iowa League
of Cities meeting on September 14 and 15
• Participating with Mayor Pro tem Botchway at the 30 Iowa City teach -in
September 16. Mayor Pro tem Botchway provided information on the event and
stated he would provide City Clerk Karr with information for the next packet.
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Referenced an article published in the Press -Citizen on September 12 regarding
his earlier memo on downtown development; and stated the article was a
surprise to him and he did not request it, nor authorize the version published.
MEETING SCHEDULE AND PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS FIP # 3 Info Packet of 9/11
1. Mayor Pro tem Botchway noted the September 20 work session would be discussing the
Affordable Housing Plan.
2. Mayor Throgmorton noted an Economic Development meeting on September 9.
3. In response to Mayor Throgmorton, City Clerk Karr stated staff would be providing
information in an upcoming memo on options on work session discussions and format.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS / COUNCIL INVITATIONS
Council Member Dickens noted Voxman Music Building tour had been rescheduled.
Mayor Throgmorton noted upcoming events:
• Hancher ribbon cutting, September 9
• Visual Arts Building, September 7
• Voxman Music Building, October 21
• Children's Hospital, November 5
• Monarch Butterfly Festival, September 11
Meeting ended 6:30 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 9/6/16
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: Suicide Prevention Week— September 5-11, Mary Issah
NAMI accepting; Preventing Lost Potential Day 2014— September 19, Zack Kenyon,
HAVLife Ltd. accepting; PLAYvolution — September 11-24, Deb Dunhase and
Playvolunists accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
ITEM 3. CONSENT CALENDAR: Consider as a separate Item 3d(3) Resolution
adopting evaluation criteria for the Iowa City Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program:
ITEM 3a: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: August 16 Work Session; August 16 Regular Formal Official & Complete;
August 29 Special Formal Official & Complete. ITEM 3b. Receive and File Minutes of
Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become
effective only upon separate Council action): Board of Adjustment — July 13; Community
Police Review Board —June 7; Historic Preservation Commission —July 14; Housing
and Community Development Commission — June 16; Human Rights Commission —
July 19; Library Board of Trustees — July 28; Telecommunications Commission — June
27; Telecommunications Commission — July 25. ITEM 3c. Permit Motions and
resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for
Bread Garden of Iowa City, L.C., dba Bread Garden Market and Bakery, 225 S. Linn
St.; Class C Liquor License for EI Cactus Inc., dba EI Cactus, 314 E. Burlington St.;
Special Class C Liquor License for Osaka House LLC, dba Osaka House, 122 E.
Washington St.; Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba North Dodge Express,
2790 N. Dodge St.; Class C Liquor License for Atlas World Grill, Inc., dba Atlas World
Grill, Inc., 127 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Mexico Wayne's LLC, dba Short's
Burger -Eastside, 521 Westbury Dr.; Outdoor Service Area for Mexico Wayne's LLC,
dba Short's Burgers -Eastside, 521 Westbury Dr.; Class C Liquor License for
McQuiggans on 1, L.L.C., dba Hudson's South Side Tap, Highway 1 West, Suite 482;
Outdoor Service Area for McQuiggans on 1, L.L.C., dba Hudson's South Side Tap,
Highway 1 West, Suite 482; Class C Liquor License for Bob's Your Uncle, Inc., dba
Boyd's Grille & Spirits, 2208 N. Dodge St.; Outdoor Service Area for Bob's Your Uncle,
Inc., dba Boyd's Grille & Spirits, 2208 N. Dodge St.; Special Class C Liquor License for
Short's Burger and Shine, LLC, dba Short's Burger and Shine, 18 S. Clinton St.; Class
C Beer Permit for On The Go Convenience Stores, dba On The Go Convenience
Stores, Inc., 2315 Muscatine Ave.; Special Class C Liquor License for Prairie Lights
Books, Inc., dba Times Club at Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St.; RES. 16-258, TO
REFUND THE UNUSED PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT for Dan's Short Stop
Corp., dba Dan's Short Stop Corp., 2221 Rochester Ave.; Ownership Change: Class C
Liquor License for EI Cactus Inc., dba EI Cactus, 314 E. Burlington St. New: Special
Class C Liquor License for Jimmy Jack's Inc., dba Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 201 S.
Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy Jack's Inc., dba Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack,
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201 S. Clinton St.; Five -Day Class B Beer Permit for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee World
Cup Welcome Event, 4213 Sand Road SE.; Outdoor Service Area for Hy -Vee. Inc., dba
Hy -Vee World Cup Welcome Event, 4213 Sand Road SE.; Five -Day Class B Beer
Permit for Iowa City Downtown District, dba Northside Oktoberfest, 300 Block of Market
St.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Downtown District, dba Northside Oktoberfest,
300 Block of Market St. ITEM 3d. Resolutions and Motions: RES. 16-259,
APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF ACT FIRST ADDITION (SUB16-00008); RES. 16-260,
ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY16 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT #4, WHICH IS
A SUB -PART OF IOWA CITY'S 2016-2020 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS),
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL
NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT.; RES. 16-261, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN SELF -SUPPORTED MUNICIPAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ALLOW THE TEMPORARY AND LIMITED SALE,
CONSUMPTION, AND POSSESSION OF BEER DURING NORTHSIDE OKTOBERFEST
WITHIN A SPECIFIED AREA ON A CITY STREET AND PARKING LOT; RES. 16-262,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF PRIMARY
ROADS IN MUNICIPALITIES; RES. 16-263, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
NORMANDY DRIVE RESTORATION PHASE IIIB PROJECT; RES. 16-264,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE U.S. HIGHWAY 6 AND SYCAMORE STREET
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; RES. 16-265, 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;
RES. 16-266, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND RDG PLANNING AND DESIGN, INC. OF DES MOINES,
IOWA TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR IOWA CITY PARK MASTER
PLAN PROJECT. ITEM 3e. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 16-267, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE FY2017 OPERATING BUDGET.
ITEM 3f Correspondence: Elias Zaharias regarding Report concerning the Housing
Rehabilitation Program [Staff response included]; Harry Olmstead regarding The
Disability Integration Act (Senate Bill 2427) will address the injustice to people with
disabilities; Justin Kyle Tanner regarding Gender Discrimination Practices in Downtown
business [Staff response included]; Leah Cohen regarding Washington St. construction;
Dan Daly: Affordable Housing Policies; Darla McGaffic: Yard Sign Question [Staff
response included]; Thomas Baldridge regarding Traffic on the West Side [Staff
response included]; Frank Salomon: Kinnick as concert venue [Staff response
included]; Garry Klein regarding Petition Initiative [Staff response included]; Marcial
Hurtado, Santos Lopez, Margarita Baltazar, Patricia Gonzales regarding Letter from
Forest View Resident; Gary E: regarding Rose Oaks Residents $250 payment [Staff
response included]; Farm to Street Committee regarding Thank you for your support;
Nancy Andreasen and Terry Gwinn regarding The Idyllwild water diversion project;
Martine Dunnwald regarding Horace Mann School traffic [Staff response included];
Kasey and Dennis Befeler regarding Enforce the Iowa Smokefree Air Act in the
Pedestrian Mall; Harry Olmstead regarding Uber for persons with disabilities; Harry
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Olmstead regarding Urban Institute Affordable Housing Study Focuses on Preservation
of Existing Homes — CityLab; Rafael Morataya regarding Bridging the Divide: residents
leading the way; Annaliese Bosco regarding Petition to move trash pick-up [Staff
response included]; Jerry Bokassa regarding Build Homes for American Veterans;
Marianne Avery and Big Ten Property Management LLC regarding 835.5 Maggard
Street Iowa City IA — Deposit Question RE: Tedd Avery rental at 837'/2 Maggard; Sonja
Spear regarding Concern about the Intersection of Court and Muscatine [Staff response
included]; Ryan Scott regarding Daily Iowan Story [Staff response included]; Martin
Annis regarding Extending McCollister; David Purdy regarding Hickory Hill Park Master
Plan; Acting Sr. Transportation Engr. Planner regarding Installation of (1) STOP sign on
the northeast corner of the newly constructed intersection of Sycamore Street and
Dickenson Lane; Acting Sr. Transportation Engr. Planner regarding Installation of (2)
YIELD signs on the northwest and southeast corners of the newly constructed
intersection of Dickenson Lane and Farragut Lane; Sr. Transportation Engineering
Planner regarding Installation of 18 on -street metered parking spaces and
establishment of parking meter terms on the 100 block of East Washington Street,
installation of 15 on -street metered parking spaces on the 200 block of East Washington
Street, installation of 1 on -street metered parking space on the 200 block of South
Dubuque Street, and installation of 12 on -street metered parking spaces on the 500
block of South Clinton Street. Establishment of a 2 AM — 6 AM TOW AWAY ZONE at
each location; Transportation Engineering Planner regarding Removal of BUS
PARKING ONLY 30 MINUTE LIMIT space and establishment of MOPED/
MOTORCYCLE PERMIT ONLY parking on the east side of the 300 block of South
Dubuque Street; Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) NO
PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the southwest comer of the intersection of 200
South Dubuque Street and the alley to Clinton Street; City Engineer regarding
Competitive Quotation Results.
ITEM 3d(3) RES. 16-268, RESCINDING RES. 11-294 AND ADOPTING EVALUATION
CRITERIA FOR THE IOWA CITY NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM.
Approved, 4/3, with following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Cole, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Nays: Botchway, Dickens, Mims.
ITEM 4. COMMUNITY COMMENT: None
ITEM 5a. PUBLIC HEARING: Closed. Ordinance amending Title 14: zoning to
establish form -based zoning standards for the east side mixed use zone and to clarify
and refine certain provisions that apply downtown and in the Riverfront Crossings
District. FIRST CONSIDERATION.
ITEM 5b. PUBLIC HEARING: Closed. Ordinance rezoning multiple properties
encompassing portions of the 500 blocks of Iowa Avenue, College Street, Washington
Street and Burlington Street from Central Business Support (CB -5), Central Business
Service (CB -2) and Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-20) to Eastside Mixed
Use (EMU) (REZ16-00006). FIRST CONSIDERATION.
ITEM 5c. ORD. 16-4674, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 36, 416
SQUARE FEET OF PROPERTY FROM GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (1-1) ZONE TO
INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI -1) ZONE LOCATED AT 2114-2118 S. RIVERSIDE
DRIVE AND 103 COMMERCIAL DRIVE (REZ16-00004) Waive second consideration.
PASS AND ADOPT.
ITEM 6. PUBLIC HEARING. Closed. RES. 16-269, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
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CONSTRUCTION OF THE SYCAMORE STREET AND LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD
LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS 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.
ITEM 7. RES. 16-270, OF INTENT TO BUDGET $70,000 IN ANNUAL FUNDING FOR
IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR THE FOUR FISCAL YEARS 18-21
AND UP TO AN ADDITIONAL $100,000 FOR THE MERGE BUILD OUT IN FISCAL
YEAR 2017. Mark Nolte, Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD), appeared.
ITEM 8. Ordinance amending Title 4, Alcoholic Beverages, Chapter 5, Prohibitions and
Restrictions, Section 8, persons under the legal age in licensed or permitted
establishments, Subsection B, Paragraph B, referencing the city's under 21 law, to
shorten the review and revocation periods for compliance check failures for holders of
exception certificates. UISG Rep. Simpson appeared. FIRST CONSIDERATION.
ITEM 9. Ordinance amending Title 10 of the City Code, entitled "Use of Public Ways
and Property," Chapter 11, entitled "Farmer's Market," to require that the rules address
vendor selection and to eliminate the requirement that grilling vendors provide
substantially different foods. FIRST CONSIDERATION.
ITEM 10. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Airport Zoning Commission for an unexpired
term upon appointment — December 31, 2021, no applicants, re -advertise; Airport
Zoning Brd of Adjustment for an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31,
2020, no applicants, re -advertise; Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for an unexpired
term, upon appointment — December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised), no applicants, re -
advertise; Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill
three-year term, March 29, 2016 — July 1, 2019 (New District formed), no applicants, re -
advertise; Historic Preservation Commission for an At Large representative to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment — July 1, 2017, appoint Kevin Boyd, 622 N. Van
Buren St.
ITEM 11. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. Previous: Human Rights Commission
for an unexpired term upon appointment — January 1, 2020; Human Rights Commission
for an unexpired term plus a three year term upon appointment — January 1, 2020.
(Orville Townsend resigned). Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
September 28, 2016.
Adjourned 8:35 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
s/James A. Throgmorton, May _
s/Marian K. Karr, Cit Clerk
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Submitted for lication — 9/14/16.
3a(2)
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
SEPTEMBER 6, 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, Dulek, Karr,
Howard, Ford, Ralston, Yapp, Knoche, Hightshoe, Bockenstedt, Kelsay.
The Mayor proclaimed Suicide Prevention Week — September 5-11, Mary Issah
NAMI accepting; Preventing Lost Potential Day 2014— September 19, Zack Kenyon,
HAVLife Ltd. accepting; PLAYvolution — September 11-24, Deb Dunhase and
Playvolunists accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, that the items and recommendations the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and consider
as a separate Item 3d(3) Resolution adopting evaluation criteria for the Iowa City
Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: August 16 Work Session; August 16 Regular Formal Official & Complete;
August 29 Special Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Board of
Adjustment — July 13; Community Police Review Board — June 7; Historic
Preservation Commission — July 14; Housing and Community Development
Commission — June 16; Human Rights Commission — July 19; Library Board of
Trustees — July 28; Telecommunications Commission — June 27;
Telecommunications Commission — July 25.
Permit Motions and resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Bread Garden of Iowa City, L.C., dba Bread
Garden Market and Bakery, 225 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for EI Cactus
Inc., dba EI Cactus, 314 E. Burlington St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Osaka
House LLC, dba Osaka House, 122 E. Washington St.; Class C Beer Permit for ND
Express, Inc., dba North Dodge Express, 2790 N. Dodge St.; Class C Liquor License
for Atlas World Grill, Inc., dba Atlas World Grill, Inc., 127 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor
License for Mexico Wayne's LLC, dba Short's Burger -Eastside, 521 Westbury Dr.;
Outdoor Service Area for Mexico Wayne's LLC, dba Short's Burgers Eastside, 521
Westbury Dr.; Class C Liquor License for McQuiggans on 1, L.L.C., dba Hudson's
South Side Tap, Highway 1 West, Suite 482; Outdoor Service Area for McQuiggans
on 1, L.L.C., dba Hudson's South Side Tap, Highway 1 West, Suite 482; Class C
Liquor License for Bob's Your Uncle, Inc., dba Boyd's Grille & Spirits, 2208 N.
Dodge St.; Outdoor Service Area for Bob's Your Uncle, Inc., dba Boyd's Grille &
Spirits, 2208 N. Dodge St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Short's Burger and
Shine, LLC, dba Short's Burger and Shine, 18 S. Clinton St.; Class C Beer Permit for
On The Go Convenience Stores, dba On The Go Convenience Stores, Inc., 2315
Muscatine Ave.; Special Class C Liquor License for Prairie Lights Books, Inc., dba
Times Club at Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St.; RES. 16-258, TO REFUND A
CIGARETTE PERMIT for Dan's Short Stop Corp., dba Dan's Short Stop Corp., 2221
Rochester Ave. Ownership Change Class C Liquor License for EI Cactus Inc., dba
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EI Cactus, 314 E. Burlington St. New: Special Class C Liquor License for Jimmy
Jack's Inc., dba Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 201 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area
for Jimmy Jack's Inc., dba Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 201 S. Clinton St.; Five -Day
Class B Beer Permit for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee World Cup Welcome Event, 4213
Sand Road SE; Outdoor Service Area for Hy -Vee. Inc., dba Hy -Vee World Cup
Welcome Event, 4213 Sand Road SE; Five -Day Class B Beer Permit for Iowa City
Downtown District, dba Northside Oktoberfest, 300 Block of Market St.; Outdoor
Service Area for Iowa City Downtown District, dba Northside OktoberFest, 300 Block
of Market St..
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 16-259, APPROVING FINAL PLAT ACT FIRST
ADDITION (SUB16-00008); RES. 16-260, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY16
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT #4, WHICH IS A SUB -PART OF IOWA
CITY'S 2016-2020 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY
CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT; RES. 16-261, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN SELF -SUPPORTED MUNICIPAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ALLOW THE TEMPORARY AND LIMITED SALE,
CONSUMPTION, AND POSSESSION OF BEER DURING NORTHSIDE
OKTOBERFEST WITHIN A SPECIFIED AREA ON A CITY STREET; RES. 16-262,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF
PRIMARY ROADS IN MUNICIPALITIES; ,RES. 16-263, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE NORMANDY DRIVE RESTORATION PHASE IIIB PROJECT; RES. 16-
264, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE U.S. HIGHWAY 6 AND SYCAMORE
STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; RES. 16-265, 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; RES. 16-266, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND RDG PLANNING
AND DESIGN, INC. OF DES MOINES, IOWA TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR IOWA CITY PARK MASTER PLAN PROJECT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 16-267, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
AMENDING THE FY2017 OPERATING BUDGET.
Correspondence: Elias Zaharias regarding Report concerning the Housing
Rehabilitation Program [Staff response included]; Harry Olmstead regarding The
Disability Integration Act (Senate Bill 2427) will address the injustice to people with
disabilities; Justin Kyle Tanner regarding Gender Discrimination Practices in
Downtown business [Staff response included]; Leah Cohen regarding Washington
St. construction; Dan Daly regarding Affordable Housing Policies; Darla McGaffic
regarding Yard Sign Question [Staff response included]; Thomas Baldridge
regarding Traffic on the West Side [Staff response included]; Frank Salomon
regarding Kinnick as concert venue [Staff response included]; Garry Klein regarding
Petition Initiative [Staff response included]; Marcia] Hurtado, Santos Lopez;
Margarita Baltazar; Patricia Gonzales regarding Letter from Forest View Resident;
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Gary E: regarding Rose Oaks Residents $250 payment [Staff response included];
Farm to Street Committee regarding Thank you for your support; Nancy Andreasen
and Terry Gwinn regarding The Idyllwild water diversion project; Martine Dunnwald
regarding Horace Mann School traffic [Staff response included]; Kasey and Dennis
Befeler regarding Enforce the Iowa Smokefree Air Act in the Pedestrian Mall; Harry
Olmstead regarding Uber for persons with disabilities; Harry Olmstead regarding
Urban Institute Affordable Housing Study Focuses on Preservation of Existing
Homes — CityLab; Rafael Morataya regarding Bridging the Divide: residents leading
the way; Annaliese Bosco regarding Petition to move trash pick-up [Staff response
included]; Jerry Bokassa regarding Build Homes for American Veterans; Marianne
Avery and Big Ten Property Management LLC regarding 835.5 Maggard Street Iowa
City IA — Deposit Question RE: Tedd Avery rental at 837 '/2 Maggard; Sonja Spear
regarding Concern about the Intersection of Court and Muscatine [Staff response
included]; Ryan Scott regarding Daily Iowan Story [Staff response included]; Martin
Annis regarding Extending McCollister; David Purdy regarding Hickory Hill Park
Master Plan; Acting Sr. Transportation Engr. Planner regarding Installation of (1)
STOP sign on the northeast corner of the newly constructed intersection of
Sycamore Street and Dickenson Lane; Acting Sr. Transportation Engr. Planner
regarding Installation of (2) YIELD signs on the northwest and southeast corners of
the newly constructed intersection of Dickenson Lane and Farragut Lane; Sr.
Transportation Engineering Planner regarding Installation of 18 on -street metered
parking spaces and establishment of parking meter terms on the 100 block of East
Washington Street, installation of 15 on -street metered parking spaces on the 200
block of East Washington Street, installation of 1 on -street metered parking space
on the 200 block of South Dubuque Street, and installation of 12 on -street metered
parking spaces on the 500 block of South Clinton Street. Establishment of a 2 AM —
6 AM TOW AWAY ZONE at each location; Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner
regarding Removal of BUS PARKING ONLY 30 MINUTE LIMIT space and
establishment of MOPED/MOTORCYCLE PERMIT ONLY parking on the east side
of the 300 block of South Dubuque Street; Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner
regarding Installation of (1) NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the
southwest corner of the intersection of 200 South Dubuque Street and the alley to
Clinton Street; City Engineer regarding Competitive Quotation Results.
Moved by Cole, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-268, RESCINDING RES.
11-294 AND ADOPTING EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR THE IOWA CITY
NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM. Transportation Planner Ralston
present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Cole, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton. Nays: Dickens, Mims, Botchway. Absent: None.
City Clerk Karr noted that Consent Calendar item 3d(8) approved the assessment
schedule and any one present wishing to discuss the assessments should do so at this
time. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14: Zoning to establish
form -based zoning standards for the east side mixed use zone and to clarify and refine
certain provisions that apply downtown and in the Riverfront Crossings District.
Neighborhood Development Services Planner Howard presented a power point.
Individual Council Members expressed their views.
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Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 14:
Zoning to establish form -based zoning standards for the east side mixed use zone and
to clarify and refine certain provisions that apply downtown and in the Rivertront
Crossings District, be given first vote. Neighborhood Development Services Planner
Howard responded to questions from individual Council Members.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning multiple properties
encompassing portions of the 500 blocks of Iowa Avenue, College Street, Washington
Street and Burlington Street from Central Business Support (CB -5), Central Business
Service (CB -2) and Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-20) to Eastside Mixed
Use (EMU) (REZ16-00006). Neighborhood Development Services Planner Howard
presented a power point.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance rezoning multiple
properties encompassing portions of the 500 blocks of Iowa Avenue, College Street,
Washington Street and Burlington Street from Central Business Support (CB -5), Central
Business Service (CB -2) and Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-20) to
Eastside Mixed Use (EMU) (REZ16-00006), be given first vote.
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. 16-4674, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 36,
416 SQUARE FEET OF PROPERTY FROM GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (1-1) ZONE TO
INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI -1) ZONE LOCATED AT 2114-2118 S. RIVERSIDE
DRIVE AND 103 COMMERCIAL DRIVE. (REZ16-00004), be voted on for final passage
at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Sycamore Street and Lower
Muscatine Road Landscape Improvements 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. City Manager Fruin presented information.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 16-269, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SYCAMORE STREET AND LOWER MUSCATINE
ROAD LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS 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. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt 16-270, INTENT TO BUDGET
$70,000 IN ANNUAL FUNDING FOR IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP
FOR THE FOUR FISCAL YEARS 18-21 AND UP TO AN ADDITIONAL $100,000 FOR
THE MERGE BUILD OUT IN FISCAL YEAR 2017. Mark Nolte, Iowa City Area
Development Group (ICAD), appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their
views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 4,
Alcoholic Beverages, Chapter 5, Prohibitions and Restrictions, Section 8, persons under
the legal age in licensed or permitted establishments, Subsection B, Paragraph B,
referencing the city's under 21 law, to shorten the review and revocation periods for
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compliance check failures for holders of exception certificates, be given first vote. City
Manager Fruin presented information. UISG Rep. Simpson appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 10 of
the City Code, entitled "Use of Public Ways and Property," Chapter 11, entitled
"Farmer's Market," to require that the rules address vendor selection and to eliminate
the requirement that grilling vendors provide substantially different foods, be given first
vote. Parks and Recreation Dir. Seydell-Johnson present for discussion.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Commission for an unexpired
term upon appointment — December 31, 2021; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for an
unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2020; Airport Zoning Brd. of
Adjustment for an unexpired term, upon appointment — December 31, 2018. (Formerly
advertised); Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill
three-year term, March 29, 2016 — July 1, 2019 (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 Dickens, seconded by Mims, to appoint Kevin Boyd, 622 N. Van Buren to
the Historic Preservation Commission for an At Large representative to fill an unexpired
term, upon appointment — July 1, 2017.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Human Rights Commission
for an unexpired term upon appointment — January 1, 2020; Human Rights Commission
for an unexpired term plus a three year term upon appointment — January 1, 2020.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2016.
Mayor Throgmorton noted the grand opening planned at the University of Iowa
including ribbon cuttings for Hancher, Children's Hospital, Voxman Music Building, and
the Visual Arts Building; and extended congratulations to former University of Iowa
President Sally Mason and Current President Bruce Harreld on their efforts after the
2008 flood.
Council Member Dickens noted Iowa City dropped to Number Six for Party Schools
in the country, and noted the efforts of University Vice -President, former Mayor Hayek
and the Partnership for Alcohol Safety.
Mayor Pro tem Botchway noted the upcoming performance of Hansan Minhaj at the
Englert Theater; reported he had talked with Nancy Bird regarding an Iowa City Farmers
Market at night similar to the Cedar Rapids event; stated he would be participating in
the United Way volunteer event "Hunger is not a Game", and complimented Patti Fields
and United Way for their volunteer efforts; shared information on the upcoming 30 Iowa
City event, a community teach -in, and stated he would be providing information or the
next information packet.
Council Member Cole mentioned the Backyard Abundance grand opening on
September 171n
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to adjourn meeting 8:35 p.m.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk