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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Iowa City 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, Monroe, Andrew,
Voparil, O'Brien, Rummels, Havel, Yapp, Bockenstedt, Morris.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Regina Elementary students:
Tanner Knight, Jillian Panther, Lily Santillan.
The Mayor read proclamations for: Conversion Therapy; Hunter Gillaspie and
Harrison Freund accepting; Black History Month — February.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Cole, 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: Work Session, (Budget) January 7; Work Session (CIP), January 10; January
17, Work Session; January 17, Regular Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission: November 17; Board of Adjustment: 9/14 Transcription; 9/21
Transcription; 9/30 Transcription; December 14: Minutes; Housing and Community
Development Commission: December 15; Human Rights Commission: December 20
Library Board of Trustees: December 15; Parks & Recreation Commission:
December 14; Planning and Zoning Commission: December 15; Senior Center
Commission: December 8; Telecommunications Commission: December 12.
Permit Motions and resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Special Class C Liquor License for Oyama Sushi Chen's, Inc., dba
Oyama Sushi, 1853 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Liquor License for Devotay, Inc.,
dba Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.; Class C Beer Permit for Maria Gonzalez dba Acapulco
Mexican Bakery #2, 1937 Keokuk St.; Class B Liquor License for RBD Iowa City
LLC., dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.; RES. 17-30, TO ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT to RBD Iowa City LLC., dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S.
Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for RBD Iowa City LLC., dba Sheraton Iowa
City, 210 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Fujiama Inc., dba Fujiyama
Inc., 531 Highway 1 West; Class C Liquor License for Etre Givanni Restaurant LLC.,
dba EI Patron, 109 E. College St. New: Class C Liquor License for Jobsite IC LLC.,
dba Jobsite, 928 Maiden Ln.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 17-31, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
2016 LANDFILL GAS COLLECTION SYSTEM EXPANSION PROJECT; RES. 17-
32, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WATER MAIN, PAVING AND EROSION
CONTROL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES - PART SIX,
AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE; RES. 17-33 ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND
CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES PROGRAMMING AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 15-389 PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHING SAID
FEES AND CHARGES; RES. 17-34, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE
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ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $30,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (ACT, INC. PROJECT), SERIES
2017A, OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
OF A LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAID CITY AND ACT, INC. PROVIDING
FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN OF THE PROCEEDS OF SAID BONDS
AND THE SECURING OF SAID REPAYMENT OBLIGATION; AND RELATED
MATTERS; RES. 17-35, ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S
ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED OCCUPANCY PLAN (ACOP); RES. 17-36,
ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF A 2.97 ACRE PARKWAY IN HUNTERS RUN
SUBDIVISION, PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, AS
PUBLIC OPEN SPACE; RES. 17-37, AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF
FOUR (4) SEMI -AUTOMATED LABRIE EXPERT 2000 24 CUBIC YARD REFUSE
BODIES.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 17-38, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
FEBRUARY 21, 2017 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CURB RAMP
2017 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. 17-39, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
FEBRUARY 21, 2017 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA AVENUE
BRIDGE & EAST BOUND BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE OVER THE IOWA
RIVER SCOUR REPAIR & MITIGATION 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. 17-40,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 21, 2017 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FRAUENHOLTZ-MILLER PARK 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; RES. 17-41, OF INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
CONVEYANCE TO ELLIS AVENUE, L.L.C. OF A PORTION OF VACATED ALLEY
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN 320 AND 332 ELLIS AVENUE AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID PROPOSAL FOR FEBRUARY 21, 2017; Setting a
public hearing for February 21 on an ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 3,
Outdoor Service Areas and Title 14, article 4d, temporary uses, to allow limited use
of amplified background music for eating and drinking establishments in the
Riverfront Crossings south Gilbert and west Riverfront Subdistricts; Setting a public
hearing for February 21 on an ordinance amending City Code Section 14 -2G -7F-9,
Sign Regulations in the Riverfront Crossings Form -Based Code, to change the sign
allowance for fascia signs for cottage industries and associated uses in the south
Gilbert Subdistrict of Riverfront Crossings; Setting a public hearing for February 21
on an ordinance amending City Code Section 14 -2G -3A to address building and
parking placement standards for property at the corner of South Gilbert Street and
Highway 6; RES. 17-42, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 21, 2017,
ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY BY QUIT CLAIM DEED THE VACATED PORTION
OF EAST 3RD STREET WEST OF GILBERT STREET.
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Correspondence: James Robinson, Cara Hamann, Lindsay Alan Park, Laura
Bergus, Derek Johnk regarding Municipal Broadband; Mary Lu Callahan regarding
Please Address This Nuisance; R.J. Johnson regarding Ped Mall; Jennifer
Borcherding regarding Immigration and Conversion Therapy [Previously distributed
under sanctuary city; now received as Conversion Therapy]; Doug Miller; Diane
Thovson; Kevin Kummer; Linda Westphal; Dave Siebert; Duane & Shelly Gates;
Rebecca Entel; John Stiegelmeyer; John Macatee; Gary Ellis; Lisa Heineman; Judy
Stokesberry; Diane Platte; Derrick Exner [Staff response included]; Six (6) Postcards
from individuals regarding Sanctuary City/Immigration; Anthony Wyatt regarding
Political Delegates; Devin Redmond, Julie Robinson regarding Mann Renovations
on Track; Gregg Geerdes regarding Sidewalks on Dubuque Street/Gateway Project
[Staff response included]; Tige Watts, NUSA Neighborhoods USA regarding Hosting
Annual Conference on Neighborhood Concerns: Phillip Vroman regarding
Reconsideration of Definition of Fence pertaining to animal control; Ann Christianson
regarding Environment; Scott Foens, Mike Hartnett, Clayton Sampsel regarding
Incident in Ped Mall/flag burning; Tom Sladek regarding How to get rid of
Panhandlers?; Syed Rahman regarding Daughter's visit to City Council Meeting
[Staff response included]; Phillip Ricks regarding Community Garden Plots; Chris
Liebig regarding ICCSD school bond proposal; Naj Omer regarding Concern; Mary
Lou Welter, Emily Peck, Kelli Brommel, Caryl Lyons, Jeanette Carter, Nancy
Purington, Judith Leavitt, Maureen Patterson, Amy Fretz, Barbara Staib, Kurt Friese,
Shelby Myers, Juanita Kosier, Rachel Clark, Kristin Wildensee, Jessica McCusker,
Alice Atkinson (x3), Jan and Stephen Locher, Ronald Crawford and Judith Quinn,
Susan Boyd, Kelly O'Berry, Gail Garwood, Miriam Kashia, Niklaus Jakob, Linda
Fisher, Pam Michaud, Phil Beck, Ginalie Swaim (x2), Allan Jordison, regarding City
Hall Parking Lot/10 S. Gilbert St. (Previously distributed in 1/26 information packet
and late handouts 1/30 & 1/31 now being officially received)
Landon Elkind, President of Graduate Student Union, appeared asking for a
resolution on next meeting affirming heathcare and tuition coverage should not be cut
by the state. Adil Adams appeared regarding unfair taxi company regulations. Moved
by Botchway, seconded by Mims to accept correspondence from Adil Adams. Will
Lovendahl appeared in support of Muslim refugees, in our community and urged cities
and state to work together. Adelaide Zwick appeared in support of Sanctuary Cities.
Mallory Hellman appeared thanking Council for their responsiveness to local and
national issues. Nik Maggos, grad student, appeared regarding importance of benefits
their not being cut. Brad Pector appeared regarding concerns for Senate bills HSB 57,
requiring an immigrant registry and HSB 84 affecting graduate students. Brandon Ross
appeared mentioning the Boston Tea Party and our rights to protest; encouraging
everyone to stand up for what is right.
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. 17-4690, CONDITIONALLY REZONING 3.48 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CAMP CARDINAL ROAD
AND GATHERING PLACE LANE FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (OPD -
5) ZONE TO LOW DENSITY MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM -12) ZONE. (REZ16-
00007) be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor requested Council
Members disclose any ex parte communications and none were reported. Moved by
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Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved
by Botchway, seconded by Dickens to accept correspondence from Tom Bender.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance vacating alley right-of-way
between 332 Ellis and 320 Ellis Avenue (VAC16-00002), be given second vote.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to adopt RES. 17-43, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF DEAN OAKES SEVENTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA
(SUB16-00011). Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway to approve recommendation to Johnson
County approving Conditional Use Permit for S & G Materials, 4059 Izaak Walton Road
(CU16-00004). Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Wastewater Clarifier Repairs
Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk
to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one
appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 17-44, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF AGREEMENT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASTEWATER CLARIFIER REPAIRS
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH
BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO POST NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution granting a storm sewer easement across
Iowa City Municipal Airport property (Outlot A, Westport Plaza — Part 2) to accommodate
adjoining development. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to continue public
hearing to February 21 and defer a resolution granting a storm sewer easement across
Iowa City Municipal Airport property (Outlot A, Westport Plaza — Part 2) to accommodate
adjoining development, until February 21.
A public hearing was held on resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the change in use of a not to exceed $700,000 portion of the General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2015. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 17-45, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE CHANGE IN USE OF A
NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 PORTION OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 2015. City Manager Fruin summarized the resolution.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that ORD. 17-4691, AMENDING TITLE 9,
ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "PARKING
REGULATIONS," TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM FOR FOOD TRUCK
VENDING IN THE DOWNTOWN, be passed and adopted. Assistant to the City
Manager Andrew present for discussion. Barry Nelson, Pancheros Mexican Grill,
Nancy Bird, I.C. Downtown District, and Kyle Sieck. I.C. Mobile Vending Association
appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Botchway,
seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from Nancy Bird.
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. 17-4692, AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES," BY
DELETING SECTION 2, ENTITLED "AGGRESSIVE PANHANDLING," AND
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PROHIBITING SOLICITATION REQUESTS TO PERSONS WITHIN A SIDEWALK
CAFE WITHOUT THE CAFE'S PERMISSION 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 Botchway, seconded by Mims, to defer indefinitely, ordinance amending
Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 8, entitled "Bicycles," Section 6,
entitled "Parking Violations," Subsection B, entitled "owner prima facie responsible for
parking violations" to allow the city to donate abandoned bicycles to low income youth.
Dave Vanous appeared regarding assessment for snow removal at 412 Myrtle Ave.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to adopt RES. 17-46, 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,
as amended deferring 412 Myrtle Ave, to February 21 for staff response.
The Mayor noted that no bids were received and no action will be taken on the
resolution awarding contract and authorizing the mayor to sign and the City Clerk to
attest a contract for the construction of the City Park Cabin Restoration Project.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Commission for an unexpired term, upon appointment — December 21,
2021; Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for an unexpired term, upon appointment -
December 21, 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 a three-year term, March 29, 2016
— July 1, 2019 (New District formed); Parks and Recreation Commission for an
unexpired term, Upon appointment - January 1, 2018; Public Art Advisory Committee for
a three-year term, 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. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Civil
Service Commission for a four -year term, April 3, 2017 - April 5, 2021; Human Rights
Commission for an unexpired term upon appointment— January 1, 2020. Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 14, 2017. New: Climate Action
Steering Committee for five at -large vacancies for a one-year term beginning in spring
2017. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 14, 2017.
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. More information
may be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.]
Council Members Mims thanked everyone who came to the solidarity rally downtown
and their show of support.
Council Member Cole reported the Crisis Center Annual Breakfast is on March 4� at
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and he will be assisting.
Council Member Cole echoed sentiments regarding the solidarity rally, the variety of
people who participated, and the positive energy that was conveyed.
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Mayor Throgmorton stated that he would put a letter together to COGS (Council of
Governments) concerning collective bargaining rights and his intent to read at next
Council meeting.
Mayor Throgmorton noted a few items: 1) The National League of Cities meeting is in
mid-March in D.C. Mayor Pro tem Botchway will be attending; 2) Scheduling of the next
(2) Council Listening Posts; 3) A Chamber organized trip will be in April 25 in D.C.
Council Member Mims stated she would be interested and would check her calendar for
availability. City Manager Fruin will be attending event.
Mayor Pro tem Throgmorton also reported he wrote a guest opinion that appeared in
the Des Moines Register (regarding resolution reaffirming public safety of local law
enforcement), and stated that it was an honor attending a ceremony for a World War II
medal of honor recipient.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. to work session.
J es A. Throgmortn, Mayor
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r"Ilr pI` CITY OF IOWA CITY
�;� MEMORANDUM
Date: January 26, 2017
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Julie Voparil, Deputy City Clerk
Re: Council Budget Work Session, January 7, 2017, 8:00 AM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor 18:08 a.m.], Thomas, Throgmorton
Staff. Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Voparil, Bockenstedt, Schaul
4a(1)
(A complete transcription and power point presentations are archived in the City Clerk's Office
and available on the City website.)
BUDGET OVERVIEW AND HIGHLIGHTS
City Manager Fruin facilitated discussion, and reviewed the timeline for budget. [Power point of
FY2018 Budget coincided with overview.]
Asst. To the City Manager Andrew, Finance Dir. Bockenstedt and Budget Analyst Schaul present
for discussion.
Department budgets were presented as outlined on the agenda (IP8 of 12/29/16 Info Packet);
and page number in parenthesis refers to pages in the Proposed Financial Plan (12/16/16 Info
Packet). Power points of organization charts for the City departments were shown and archived.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM BUDGETS
• City Attorney — City Attorney Dilkes (Pages 132-134)
• City Clerk — Deputy City Clerk Voparil (Pages 127-131)
• City Manager — deferred to later in the meeting
• Finance — deferred to later in the meeting
[Break]
PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM BUDGETS
• Fire Department — Fire Chief Grier (Pages 186-203)
• Police Department — Interim Police Chief Campbell (Pages 172-185)
CULTURAL & LEISURE PROGRAM BUDGETS
• Library — Library Dir. Craig, (Pages 228-238)
• Parks & Recreation — Parks & Recreation Dir. Seydell-Johnson (Pages 204-224)
[Youtube video shown on tree inventory and posted on department social media page]
• Senior Center — Senior Center Coordinator Kopping (Pages 239-250)
(Break for lunch 12:25-1:00 PM)
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COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM BUDGETS
• Neighborhood and Development Services — NDS Dir. Boothroy (Pages 251-256; 257-
270; 277-286; 345-360)
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations of Johnson County (MPO) (Pages 333-344)
• Economic Development — City Manager Fruin (271-276)
BUSINESS TYPE FUNDS
• Airport — Operations Specialist Tharp (Pages 471-474)
• Transportation and Resource Management Services (Parking Transit, Landfill and
Refuse) — Dir. O'Brien, Associate Director Rummel assisting (Pages 294-296; 381-392;
393-404; 442-453; 454-467)
(Break)
PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAM BUDGETS
• Public Works - Public Works Dir. Knoche (Pages 59,60; 287-289; 290-293; 312-329;
405-422;423-441; 475-481;611-618)
GENERAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM BUDGETS (cont.)
• Finance — Finance Dir. Bockenstedt (Pages 153-160; 161-164; 165-168; 169-171;
624-632; 619-623)
• City Manager — Asst. to the City Manager Andrew; (Pages 125-126; 135-137)
Asst. City Manager Monroe — (Pages 138-143; 144-147)
Asst. to the City Manager Andrew (148-152)
DISCUSSION WRAP UP
City Manager Fruin noted that the CIP discussion will be on Tuesday, January 10th. Any
questions or changes of proposed budget may be discussed at the CIP meeting or up until
February 21s` when the public hearing is set.
Meeting adjourned 4:08 PM
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CITY OF IOWA CITY 4a
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 2, 2017
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Julie Voparil, Deputy, City Clerk
Re: Council Budget Work Session, January 10, 2017, 1:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway [1:20 p.m.], Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Voparil, Bockenstedt, Yapp, Boothroy, Knoche,
Seydell-Johnson, O'Brien, Rummels, Ralston, Tharp, Schaul, Havel, Craig, Grier,
Morris, Howard. and others as noted for presentations
(A complete transcription and power point presentations are archived in the City Clerk's Office
and available on the City website)
WRAP-UP
Mayor Throgmorton introduced the item, and requested input from Council Members on budget
items or concerns after the staff budget presentations the previous Saturday. Council agreed to
defer discussion of Saturday's budget presentations and three-year financial plan to the first
Work Session in February (February 7).
FY17-FY21 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
PW Dir. Knoche gave opening remarks and overview of how Capital Improvement presentation
would be presented starting on pg. 495, and facilitated a power point presentation (archived with
the City Clerk). Finance Director Bockenstedt can an overview of Capital Projects Fund by
Division. (pgs. 501-513)
Project number precedes Project name, and number in parenthesis refers to page of the
projects in the FY16-18 proposed budget, Capital Improvement Program FY2017-FY2021.
AIRPORT
# A3430 Apron Reconstruction & Connecting Taxiway (Pg. 517) - Operations Spec. Tharp
# A3461 Airfield Pavement Rehabilitation (pg. 518) — Operations Spec. Tharp
# A3462 Hangar A Door Replacement (pg. 519) — Operations Spec. Tharp
# A3465 Runway 7 Environmental Assessment (pg. 520) — Operations Spec. Tharp
# A3466 Runway 7 Extension (213') (pg. 520) — Operations Spec. Tharp
# ANEW 1 Airport South Taxiway Extension (p. 521) — Operations Spec. Tharp
# ANEW2 North T -Hangar Restrooms (p. 521) — Operations Spec. Tharp
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#ANEW3 Airport Tractor Replacement (p. 522) — Operations Spec. Tharp
FINANCE
# G4704 City Hall — Other Projects (pg. 522) — Fin. Dir. Bockenstedt
# G4722 Phone System Replacement (pg. 523) — Fin. Dir. Bockenstedt
FIRE
# Y4406 Fire Apparatus Replacement Program (pg. 524) - Fire Chief Grier
# Y4437 Fire Training Center Relocation (pg. 525) — Fire Chief Grier
LIBRARY
# R4333 Library Bookmobile (pg. 526) — Library Dir. Craig
# RNEW1 Library Carpet and Furnishings Replacement (pg. 527) — Library Dir. Craig
# RNEW21 Reconfigure Computer Lap & Children's Room, p. 528) — Library Dir. Craig
NEIGHBORHOOD AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
# E4513 Riverfront Crossings Development (pg. 529) — NDS Dir. Boothroy
# E4520 Climate Action Plan Implementation (pg. 529) — NDS Dir. Boothroy
# G4720 Permitting Software Upgrade (p. 530) — NDS Dir. Boothroy
# G4721 City Hall Remodel for MPOJC (p. 530) — NDS Dir. Boothroy
PARKS, RECREATION & TRAILS
# R4130 Parks Annual Improvements / Maintenance (pg. 531) — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
# R4132 Parks Annual ADA Accessibility Improvements (pg. 531) — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
# R4137 Frauenholtz-Miller Park Development (pg. 532) — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
# R4145 Cemetery Road Asphalt Overlay (pg. 532) — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
# R4185 Riverfront Crossings Riverbank / Park Development (pg. 533) — P & R Dir. Seydell-
Johnson
# R4189 Emerald Ash Borer Response Plan (pg. 534) — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
# R4206 Intra -City Bike Trails (pg. 535) — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
# R4224 Hickory Hill Trail Redesign and Development (pg. 535) — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
# R5225 Highway 1 Trail, Sunset to Mormon Trek (pg. 536) — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
# R4226 Sustainable Roadway Vegetation Management Program (pg. 536) — P & R Dir.
Seydell-Johnson
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# R4227 Hwy. 6 Trail Sycamore to Heinz (pg. 537) — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
# R4322 Willow Creek/Kiwanis Park Improvement (pg. 537) -- P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
[You -tube video shown of Creek Restoration and Replacement Playground]
# R4330 Annual Recreation Center Improvement (pg. 538) — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
# R4332 Upgrade Building BAS Controls (pg. 538) — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
# R4336 Recreation Center Lobby Remodel (pg. 539) — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
# R4340 Pedestrian Mall Reconstruction (pg. 540) — P W Dir. Knoche
# R4341 Creekside Park Redevelopment (pg. 541) - P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
# RNEW 10 Cardigan Park Development (pg. 541) — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
# RNEW 13 Robert A. Lee ADA Improvements (pg. 542) — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
# RNEW 16 Mercer Park Aquatic Center Pool Improvement (pg. 543)) — P & R Dir. Seydell-
Johnson
# RNEW 17 Mercer Park Diamond #4 Renovation (pg. 544)) — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
# RNEW18 West Side Park Development (pg. 544) ) — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
# RNEW2 Cemetery Shop Roof Replacement (pg. 545) — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
# RNEW5 Terry Trueblood Recreation Area Parking (pg. 545) — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
# RNEW6 Fairmeadows Playground & Shelter (pg. 546) — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
# 4NEW7 Wetherby Bathroom and Shelter Upgrades (pg. 546) — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
# RNEW9 Chadek Green Park Upgrade (pg. 547) — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
POLICE
# Y4438 Police Department Flooring and Cabinets (pg. 548) — Facilities Mgr. Morris
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
# M3629 Normandy Drive Storm Sewer Replacement (pg. 549) — City Engr. Havel
# M3630 Stevens Drive Storm Sewer Improvements (pg. 549) — City Engr. Havel
# M3631 Annual Storm Water Improvements (pg. 550) — City Engr. Havel
# M3632 Lower Muscatine Area Storm Sewer Improvements (pg. 550) — City Engr. Havel
# P3959 Public Works Facility (pg. 551) —PW Dir. Knoche
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# P3974 Riverside Drive Pedestrian Tunnel (pg. 552) — City Engr. Havel
# P3977 Riverside Drive Streetscape Improvements (p. 553) — City Engr. Havel
# S3933 Myrtle/Riverside Intersection Signalization (pg. 564) —City Engr. Havel
# PNEW1 West Riverbank Stabilization and Trail (p. 554) — City Engr. Havel
# S3809 Iowa City Gateway (p. 555) — City Engr. Havel
# S3814 Annual Traffic Signal Projects (pg. 556) — City Engr. Havel
# S3816 Traffic Calming (pg. 556) - City Engr. Havel
# S3821 Ovenaidth Paving & Sidewalks (pg. 557) — City Engr. Havel
# S3822 Curb Ramps — ADA (pg. 557) — City Engr. Havel
# S3823 Brick Street Repairs (pg. 558) — City Engr. Havel
# S3824 Annual Pavement Rehabilitation (pg. 558) - City Engr. Havel
# S3826 Underground Electrical Facilities (pg. 559) - City Engr. Havel
# S3827 Annual Complete Streets Improvements (pg. 559) - City Engr. Havel,
# S3828 Sidewalk Infill Program(pg. 560) - City Engr. Havel
# S3834 Burlington & Madison Intersection Improvements (pg. 560) — City Engr. Havel
# S3843 Annual RR Crossings City Wide (pg. 561) - City Engr. Havel
# S3854 American Legion Rd - Scott Blvd to Taft Ave (pg. 562) — City Engr. Havel
# S3910 Annual Bridge Maintenance & Repair (pg. 563) — City Engr. Havel
# S3932 LED Streetlight Replacement (pg. 563) - City Engr. Havel
# S3934 McCollister Blvd. — Gilbert to Sycamore (pg. 565) — City Engr. Havel,
# S3935 Prentiss Street Bridge Replacement (pg. 566) — City Engr. Havel
# S3936 Melrose Avenue Improvements (pg. 567) — City Engr. Havel
# S3939 Dubuque Street Reconstruction (p. 568) — City Engr. Havel
# SNEW 1 Kirkwood Avenue to Capitol Street Connection (pg. 569)— City Engr. Havel
# SNEW2 Foster Rd Elevation Design — Laura Drive to No Name Road (pg. 569) — City Engr.
Havel
February 2, 2017
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# SNEW3 Governor Street Overlay (pg. 570) — City Engr. Havel
# SNEW4 Riverside Drive Asphalt Overlay (pg. 570) - City Engr. Havel
# SNEW6 First Ave/Scott Blvd Intersection Improvement (pg. 571) - City Engr. Havel
# SNEW7 Gilbert Street Intersection Improvements (pg. 572) - ) — City Engr. Havel
# V3101 Annual Sewer Main Replacement (pg.573) — City Engr. Havel
# V3143 Backup Generator Electrical System Upgrade (pg. 574) — City Engr. Havel
# V3145 Scott Boulevard Trunk Sewer (pg. 575) - City Engr. Havel
# VNEW2 Melrose Court Sanitary Sewer Replacement (pg. 576) — City Engr. Havel
# VNEW3 Nevada Ave Sanitary Sewer Replacement (pg. 577) — City Engr. Havel
# VNEW4 West Park Lift Station Rehabilitation (pg.578) — City Engr. Havel
# VNEW5 Heat Exchanger 8502 Replacement (pg. 579) — City Engr. Havel
# VNEW6 Digester Complex Rehabilitation (pg. 580) ) — City Engr. Havel
# W3212 First Ave Water Main Replacement (pg. 581) — City Engr. Havel
# W3213 Ground Storage Reservoir VDF Upgrades (pg. 582) — City Engr. Havel
# W3216 Spruce Street Water Main Replacement (pg. 583) — City Engr. Havel
# W3221 Nutrient Removal Project (pg. 584) — City Engr. Havel
# W3222 Dill Street Water Main Replacement (pg. 585) — City Engr. Havel
# W3224 Lee St/Highwood St Water Main Replacement (pg. 586) — City Engr. Havel
# W3226 Water Plant Computer Control System Replacement (pg. 587) — City Engr. Havel
# W3300 Bradford Drive Water Main Replacement (pg. 588) — City Engr. Havel
# W3301 Water Distribution Pressure Zoning (pg. 589) — City Engr. Havel
# W3303 Sixth Avenue Water Main Replacement (pg. 590) — City Engr. Havel
# WNEW1 Silurian Well Rehabilitation (pg. 591)— City Engr. Havel
# WNEW10 Water Plant Softener Improvements (pg. 591) — City Engr. Havel
# WNEW2 Jordan well Rehabilitation (pg. 592) — City Engr. Havel
# WNEW3 S. Capitol Street Water Main Replacement (pg. 593) — City Engr. Havel
February 2, 2017
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# WNEW4 Deforest Ave Water Main Replacement (pg. 594) — City Engr. Havel
# WNEW5 Process Analyzer Replacement (pg. 595) — City Engr. Havel
# WNEW6 Distribution Building Repairs (pg. 595) — City Engr. Havel
# WNEW8 Water Plant Roof Replacement (pg. 596) — City Engr. Havel
# WNEW9 Collector Well Capacity Improvements (pg. 596) — City Engr. Havel
TRANSPORTATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
# L3328 Landfill Equipment Building Replacement (pg. 597) — TRM Dir. O'Brien
# LNEW1 Landfill Tarp Development System (pg. 597) TRM Dir. O'Brien
# LNEW2 Landfill Leachate Pumping Station (pg. 598) —TRM Dir. O'Brien
# LNEW3 Landfill Cell Design and Construction (pg. 598) - TRM Dir. O'Brien
# T3004 Parking Facility Restoration Repair (pg. 599) - TRM Dir. O'Brien
# T3009 Parking Facility & Enforcement Automation (pg. 600) — TRM Dir. O'Brien
# T 3055 Transit/Equipment Facility Relocation (pg. 601) — TRM Dir. O'Brien
# T3059 Transit Bus Shelter Replacement & Expansion (pg. 602) ) —TRM Dir. O'Brien
# TNEW1 Parking Equipment EMV Upgrade (pg. 602) — TRM Dir. O'Brien
# TNEW3 Transit Facility Office Remodel (pg. 603) — TRM Dir. O'Brien
# TNEW4 Transit Bus Sign Replacement (pg. 603) —TRM Dir. O'Brien
ON THE RADAR (unfunded projects)
# 12 Gilbert / US 6 Intersection Left Turn Lanes (pg. 604) — PW Dir. Knoche
# 20 Peninsula Secondary Access Road (pg. 605) — PW Dir. Knoche
# 21 Foster Rd. Extension Dubuque to Prairie Du Chien (pg. 605) — PW Dir. Knoche
# 47 Rohret South Sewer Carson (pg. 606) — PW Dir. Knoche
# 53 Carson Lake Regional Stormwater (pg. 607) — PW Dir. Knoche
# 63 Lower City Park Master Plan Improvements (pg. 607) — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
# 64 East Side Sports Complex Improvements (pg. 607) — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
February 2, 2017
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# 74 Riverside Drive Redevelopment (pg. 608) - PW Dir. Knoche
# NEW Off Road Cycle Facility Location TBD — P & R Dir. Seydell-Johnson
City Manager Fruin reported that only a few of the unfunded projects were mentioned and
potential of list to grow.
DISCUSSION AND WRAP-UP
The Mayor thanked staff for the presentations and opened discussion for questions. Council
Members identified the following items for further discussion:
• Foster Road Extension [Unfunded]
• Color coded map of Capital Improvement projects including investments
• More West side development projects
• Maintenance Building Repairs
• Access Center [Currently not in budget.]
• Robert A. Lee Recreation Center Improvements
• Utilizing Neighborhood Parks and Open Space
City Manager Fruin stated that in order to prepare, staff would appreciate knowing of any
potential changes that may be brought up at the February Ph Work Session.
Meeting adjourned 3:50 PM.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY 4� a(■
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 26, 2017
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Julie Voparil, Deputy, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 17, 2017, 5:12 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole. Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
UISG: Simpson
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Voparil, Ford, Yapp, Havel, Sovers, O'Brien,
Reichart, Campbell, Ralston, Boothroy, Bockenstedt.
[Work Session started after City Conference Board.]
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
REVIEW OF THE ALLEN HOMES PROJECT INVOLVING THE CITY HALL PARKING LOT
City Manager Fruin provided an overview of the project and presented a power point. Various
aspects of original plan A and Plan B were reviewed, including affordable housing, TIF monies
and church preservation. Financial ramifications were presented. Council discussed their views
and price tag of project. Jesse Allen and Joe Holland appeared regarding timeline and asking
staff to put questions in writing so they may prepare for January 31 s` meeting.
ACTION: Agreed to defer for two weeks and schedule a Special Work Session on January
31 at 5:00 p.m. on this topic only.
DISCUSSION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS FOR DUBUCUE/WASHINGTON AND
LINN/WASHINGTON
City Manager Fruin presented summary of the project. Pros and cons were discussed of
stoplights verses stop signs. Council members stated their views on traffic patterns and
preferences.
ACTION: City staff will delay the installation of signs at both Washington Street
intersections and will look at non -peak hour traffic patterns. Engineering staff will return
to Council when installation cannot be delayed further for a final decision.
CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS
1) ITEM 4f(8) Horace Mann Renovation: Mayor Throgmorton stated that it was not his '
or Council Member Thomas; intention to delay the project. Council Member Fruin will
follow up with Steve Murley on a time that two representatives from Council may meet
with him and two other school board members.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION rJANUARY 121
➢ January 12
1) (IP 7 — Article Michigan banned banning plastic bags) Council Member Mims expressed
concerns regarding Michigan's ban on banning plastic bags and limiting what cities can
do.
Council Work Session
November 15, 2016
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2) (IP 8, — Article Buffalo Becomes First City to Bid Minimum Parking Goodbye) Council
Member Mims noted parking space removal in relation to affordable housing and
reported that Council should be considering issues related to form -based code and
parking study data that will be forthcoming.
3) (IP 5 — Pending Work Session Topics) Mayor Pro tem Botchway asked when
disproportionately goals are going to be on agenda. In response City Manager Fruin
stated that February 71h will be set aside for the proposed budget but item can be placed
on the February 21st agenda. City Manager Fruin noted that although Chief Matherly will
not be able to lay out a specific plan a general discussion about Council expectations
would be possible.
Meeting ended 9:10 p.m.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS —1/17/2017
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.
ITEM 2. Student Leadership Awards: The Mayor presented Student Leadership
Awards to Grant Wood Elementary students: Alima Mmunga, Faris Eltayib.
Unless otherwise noted all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
ITEM 3. Special Presentation: The Mayor presented a plaque in honor of Marian
Karr's years of service from 1979 through 2016 as City Clerk that will be displayed in
the City Clerk's Office. RES. 17-15, RECOGNIZING THE SERVICES OF MARIAN K.
KARR AND NAMING THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK THE "MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE." Former Mayors John Balmer, Bill Ambrisco, Ross Wilburn,
Regenia Bailey, Matt Hayek and former Council Member Bob Elliott appeared offering
their words of gratitude and thanks to Marian her professionalism, dedication, and many
years of public service to the community. Current Council Members expressed their
appreciation and thanks to Marian for her guidance and efficiency to the job and
extended well wishes to her in retirement.
ITEM 4. Consent Calendar: Moved Item 4f(6) Sanctuary City correspondence under
Item 8. ITEM 4a. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended
by the City Clerk: January 3, Work Session; January 3, Special Formal Official &
Complete; January 3, 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). Board of Appeals: December 7;
Community Police Review Board: December 15. ITEM 4c. Permit Motions and
resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for
Baroncini, 104 S. Linn S. Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee Food & Drugstore #1 &
Regal Liquor, 1720 Waterfront St.; Class C Beer Permit for The Convenience Store, 106
S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Bo -James, 118 E. Washington St.; Class C
Liquor License for EI Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr. Class E
Liquor License for Hy -Vee Food #2, 812 S. 1st Ave.; Special Class C Liquor License for
Onnuri Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for It's Brothers Bar &
Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S.
Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Bluebird Diner, 330 E. Market St.; RES. 17-16,
TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St. New:
RES. 17-17, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Nile Hookah, 220 S. Van Buren St.;
Class C Liquor License for Jobsite, 928 Maiden Ln Staff is recommending denial.
TEM 4d. Resolutions and Motions: RES. 17-18, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT
UNION, NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 437 S.
GOVERNOR STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 17-19, 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 IN
SUPPORT OF THE MERGE INNOVATION SPACE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION
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16-270; RES. 17-20, NAMING DEPOSITORIES; RES. 17-21, FIXING DATE FOR A
MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION TO AUTHORIZE A CHANGE OF USE OF A NOT
TO EXCEED $700,000 PORTION OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES
2015, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 17-22,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ENTERPRISE LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR GIS SOFTWARE WITH ESRI, INC.; Approve disbursements in the
amount of $14,428,153.97 for the period of December 1 through December 31, 2016,
as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. ITEM 4e. Setting Public
Hearings: RES. 17-23, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 7, 2017 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASTEWATER CLARIFIER REPAIRS 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. 17-24, OF INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
CONVEYANCE OF A STORM SEWER EASEMENT ACROSS IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT PROPERTY (OUTLOT A, WESTPORT PLAZA — PART 2), AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID PROPOSED CONVEYANCE FOR FEBRUARY 7, 2017.
ITEM 4f. Correspondence: Anthony Wyatt regarding Requesting my mental health
committal documents [Staff response included]; Mauro and Carmen Heck regarding
Please fix street potholes [Staff response included]; Jerry Bokassa regarding Issues;
Jacob Simpson regarding Lighting Concerns; James McCoy regarding Fee and
Dividend Endorsement Resolution Request; ITEM 4f(7) Political issues: Carole
Brandeis; Horace Mann Renovation letters received from: David Burt, Teresa Galluzzo,
Kumar Narayanan, Cornelia Lang and Michael Fallon, Elizabeth Willmore, Michael
Fallon, Khristopher Pepper, Mei-Ling Shaw Williams, Charles Stanier, Martine
Dunnwald, Mary Allen, Mike Fallon, Matthew Brown; Nancy Bird regarding Stop Sign
exploration at Dubuque/Washington St.
ITEM 5. Community Comment: Brandon Ross appeared in recognition of Martin Luther
King Day and echoed Dr. King's message of unity in this country. Mr. Ross sang his
rendition of "This Land is Your Land."
ITEM 6a. Public hearing: Closed. RES. 17-25, AMENDING THE IOWA CITY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM
RESIDENTIAL 2-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO RESIDENTIAL 8-16 DWELLING
UNITS PER ACRE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
CAMP CARDINAL ROAD AND CAMP CARDINAL BOULEVARD (CPA16-00003).
ITEM 6b. Public hearing: Closed. Ordinance conditionally rezoning 3.48 acres of
property located at the southeast comer of Camp Cardinal Road and Gathering Place
Lane from Planned Development Overlay (OPD -5) Zone to Low Density Multi -Family
Residential (RM -12) Zone (REZ16-00007). FIRST CONSIDERATION.
ITEM 6c. Public hearing: Closed. Ordinance to vacate alley right-of-way between 332
ELLIS and 320 Ellis Avenue (VAC16-00002). FIRST CONSIDERATION.
ITEM 7. Public hearing: Closed. RES. 17-26, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF AGREEMENT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE HICKORY HILL PARK TRAIL BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
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.
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ITEM 8. RES. 17-27, REAFFIRMING THE PUBLIC SAFETY FUNCTION OF LOCAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT. Mayor Throgmorton spoke regarding public safety and making
Iowa City a welcoming city for all. The following individuals appeared: Nicole Zapata,
629 E. Jefferson Street, intern at Center for Worker Justice; Dan Daley, 2325 Mayfield
Rd.; Michelle Williamson, 206 Stanwyck Drive; Vitalina Nova, 340 Ellis Ave.; Marcella
(speaking through translator) member for Center for Worker Justice; Cirisa Stephens;
Mazahir Salih, 2355 Jessup Cir., President of Center for Worker Justice; Carol
McCarthy; Elizabeth; Nick Maggos, 320 E. Burlington St., Executive Board U. of I.
Graduate Student Union; Oscar, Marguerite (speaking through translator); Sally
Hartman, 826 Roosevelt St., Racial Justice Circle of Unitarian Universalist Society,
Royce Ann Porter; Kelly O'Brien, Immigration counselor - IC Compassion; Marta
(speaking through translator); Zach Peterson, 612 S. Van Buren St., Heathcare Workers
Union — Treasurer of I.C. Federation of Labor. Correspondence accepted from: James
Danninger, Rich Volk, Bill Thompson, Rick Douglas, Marjean Westerman, Gary Kellogg,
Polly Williams, Harold Tuchel, Charlie Eastham, Sherry Aschbrenner, Jenny Britton,
Judy Polumbaum, Lisa Heneman, Stephanie Manning, Megan Schwalm, Kendra
Malone, Sara Riggs, June Inferman, Kalmia Strong, Gary Ellis, Carol Litton, Martha
Follmer, John Stiegelmeyer, Roger Payne, Gary Kellogg, Lora Heit, Char Weber,
Dianne Fennern, Robert and Candace Marlin, Vern Holm, Craig Chilton, John Hadley,
Duane & Mary Ann Panos, James and Shirley Smith, Vaughn & Cheryll Davisson,
Madonna White, Donie Fitzpatrick, Janet Pollard, Stephanie Hamilton, Kurt Friese,
Nancy Lovejoy, Dave Deaver, Randy Gardner, Jennifer Borcherding, Theresia Berutti,
Hamed Twefik, Dexter & Sandy Hyde, M. Jenkins, Ralph Savoy, Laddie Oliver, Howard
White, .Lori Shah, Dale & Betty Dye, Jesse Singerman, Bill Radl, L.P. Oetker, Jodie
Theobald. Maureen Conner & Bob Nelson, Patricia Kane, Cynthia Jewell, Joan & Don
Alton, Doug Miller, Dennis Keitel, Karl Judd, Gordon Feenstra, Duane Lindberg, Lois
Dye, Elizabeth Fisher, Nicola Sarrazin, Nicole Caster -Reynolds, Russ McGuire,
Michelle Birt Leeds, Sage River, Elizabeth O'Hara, Diane Lyphout, Joan Falconer, Ken
& Lorraine Tressler, Evelyn Weirich, Dan & Joy Klaassen, Erin Irish & Gene
Szymkowiak, Cheryl Wilms, Shannon Patrick, Warren Jensen, Holly Carver, Susan
Futrell. James Ebbers, Joseph Rehor, Michael Chibnik, Kelcey Patrick -Ferree, Heather
Lujano, Melanie Krupa, Michael Kimber, Stanley & Elnora Smith, Colleen Schmitt,
Naomi Hanson.
ITEM 9. RES. 17-28, AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF CLIMATE ACTION
STEERING COMMITTEE.
ITEM 10. Ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 4,
entitled "Parking Regulations," to establish a pilot program for food truck vending in the
downtown. SECOND CONSIDERATION. Nick Craig, Brix Cheese Shop and Wine Bar,
appeared. Correspondence received from Kyle Sieck, Jammie Goedken.
ITEM 11. ORD. 17-4687, AMENDING TITLE 16, ENTITLED "PUBLIC WORKS",
CHAPTER 3, "CITY UTILITIES", ARTICLE D, "WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS
USERS", TO ESTABLISH UPDATED INFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND TO ESTABLISH
MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES. Waived second consideration, PASSED AND
ADOPTED.
ITEM 12. ORD. 17-4688, AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED "BUSINESS AND LICENSE
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
COMPANIES," TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 16-4663 REGARDING CITY LICENSING
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OF TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES. Waived second consideration,
PASSED AND ADOPTED.
ITEM 13. Ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 5, entitled
"Miscellaneous Offenses," by deleting Section 2, entitled "Aggressive Panhandling," and
prohibiting solicitation requests to persons within a sidewalk cafe without the cafe's
permission. FIRST CONSIDERATION. Nicholas Tyson, 1240 Esther Court appeared.
ITEM 14. Ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 8,
entitled "Bicycles," Section 6, entitled "Parking Violations," to allow the city to donate
abandoned bicycles to low income youth and homeless persons. Deferred first
consideration to February 7,
ITEM 15 ORD. 17-4689, AMENDING TITLE 16, ENTITLED "PUBLIC WORKS,"
CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE H, ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE,"
BY DEFINING "DOWNTOWN" IN THE PERMIT SYSTEM ADOPTED BY
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE RULES. Waived second
consideration, PASSED AND ADOPTED.
ITEM 16. RES. 17-29, ADOPTING A NEW PERMIT SYSTEM FOR SOLID WASTE
CONTAINERS IN THE DOWNTOWN ALLEYS INCLUDING FEES AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 16-97.
ITEM 17. Council Appointments. Appeals, Board of, for a five-year term, January
1,2017- December 31, 2021, appoint Scott Mc Donough, 10 Bella Vista PI..;
Public Art Advisory Committee for a three-year term, January 1, 2017 - January 1,
2020, appoint Wendy Brown; 1102 E. Bloomington. The following vacancies will be
readvertised: Public Art Advisory Committee for a three-year term, 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.
ITEM 18. Announcement Of Vacancies: New: Civil Service Commission for a four -
year term, April 3, 2017 - April 5, 2021; Human Rights Commission for an unexpired
term upon appointment - January 1, 2020. Correspondence received from D.
Angelo Bailey. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., March 14, 2017. Previously
announced: Airport Zoning Commission for an unexpired term, upon appointment -
December 21, 2021; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for an unexpired term, upon
appointment - December 21, 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 a three-year term,
March 29, 2016 - July 1, 2019 (New District formed); Parks and Recreation
Commission for an unexpired term, Upon appointment - January 1, 2018. (Paul
Roesler resigned) Correspondence included in Council packet. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Adjourned to work session 9:03 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities and,,disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Dep G
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s/James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
s/Julie Voparil, Deputy City Clerk
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 17. 2017
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, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes,
Voparil, Reichart, Ford, Havel, Nations, Yapp, Campbell, Boothroy, O'Brien.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Grant Wood Elementary
students: Alima Mmunga, Faris Eltayib.
The Mayor presented a plaque in honor of Marian Karr's years of service from 1979
through 2016 as City Clerk that will be displayed in the City Clerk's Office.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 17-15, RECOGNIZING THE
SERVICES OF MARIAN K. KARR AND NAMING THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
THE "MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK'S OFFICE." Former Mayors John Balmer, Bill
Ambrisco, Ross Wilburn, Regenia Bailey, Matt Hayek and former Council Member Bob
Elliott appeared offering their words of gratitude and thanks to Marian her
professionalism, dedication, and many years of public service to the community.
Current Council Members expressed their appreciation and thanks to Marian for her
guidance and efficiency to the job and extended well wishes to her in retirement.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to move
item 4f(6) to accept correspondence under Item 8, Resolution reaffirming the public
safety function of local law enforcement:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: January 3, Work Session; January 3, Special Formal Official & Complete;
January 3, 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
Appeals: December 7; Community Police Review Board: December 15; Permit
Motions and resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C
Liquor License for Baroncini LLC., dba Baroncini, 104 S. Linn; Class E Liquor
License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Food & Drugstore #1 & Regal Liquor, 1720
Waterfront St.; Class C Beer Permit for The Convenience Store, LLC, dba The
Convenience Store, 106 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo -
James, 118 E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for EI Ranchero Inc., dba EI
Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr.; Class E Liquor License for
Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Food #2, 812 S. 1st Ave.; Special Class C Liquor License
for Korean Barbeque Restaurant, dba Onnui Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St.' Class C
Liquor License for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S.
Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers
Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for 2 -Tone, Inc., dba
Bluebird Diner, 330 E. Market St.; RES. 17-16, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to
Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St. New:
RES. 17-17, to ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Nile Hookah, 220 S. Van Buren St.;
Class C liquor License for Jobsite IC LLC, dba Jobsite, 928 Maiden Ln Staff is
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recommending denial. Letter from Captain TA Kelsey, as Designee of Interim Police
Chief Campbell
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 17-18, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY
CREDIT UNION, NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 437 S.
GOVERNOR STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 17-19, 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 IN
SUPPORT OF THE MERGE INNOVATION SPACE AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION 16-270; RES. 17-20, NAMING DEPOSITORIES; RES. 17-21, FIXING
DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION TO AUTHORIZE A CHANGE OF
USE OF A NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 PORTION OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, SERIES 2015, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
THEREOF; RES. 17-22, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
ENTERPRISE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR GIS SOFTWARE WITH ESRI, INC.;
Approve disbursements in the amount of $14,428,153.97 for the period of December
1 through December 31, 2016, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit. disbursements are published and permanently retained in the City Clerk's
Office in accordance with state code.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 17-23, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
FEBRUARY 7, 2017 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASTEWATER
CLARIFIER REPAIRS 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. 17-24, OF INTENT TO
CONSIDER THE PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF A STORM SEWER EASEMENT
ACROSS IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PROPERTY (OUTLOT A, WESTPORT
PLAZA — PART 2), AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID PROPOSED
CONVEYANCE FOR FEBRUARY 7, 2017.
Correspondence: Anthony Wyatt regarding Requesting my mental health
committal documents [Staff response included]; Mauro and Carmen Heck regarding:
Please fix street potholes [Staff response included]; Jerry Bokassa regarding Issues;
Jacob Simpson regarding Lighting Concerns; James McCoy regarding Fee and
Dividend Endorsement Resolution Request;; Carole Brandeis regarding Political
issues: Horace Mann Renovation letters from: David Burt Teresa Galluzzo, Kumar
Narayanan, Cornelia Lang and Michael Fallon, Elizabeth Willmore, Michael Fallon,
Khristopher Pepper, Mei-Ling Shaw Williams
Brandon Ross appeared in recognition of Martin Luther King Day and echoed Dr.
King's message of unity in this country. Mr. Ross sang his rendition of "This Land is
Your Land."
A public hearing was held on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change
the land use designation from Residential 2 to 8 dwelling units per acre to Residential 8
to 16 units per acre for property located at the northeast corner of Camp Cardinal Road
and Camp Cardinal Boulevard (CPA16-00003). Development Services Coordinator
Yapp presented a power point.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to adopt RES. 17-25, AMENDING THE
IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION
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FROM RESIDENTIAL 2-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO RESIDENTIAL 8-16
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF CAMP CARDINAL ROAD AND CAMP CARDINAL BOULEVARD
(CPA16-00003).
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 3.48 acres of
property located at the southeast comer of Camp Cardinal Road and Gathering Place
Lane from Planned Development Overlay (OPD -5) Zone to Low Density Multi -Family
Residential (RM -12) Zone (REZ16-00007). Development Services Coordinator Yapp
presented a power point.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning 3.48
acres of property located at the southeast corner of Camp Cardinal Road and Gathering
Place Lane from Planned Development Overlay (OPD -5) Zone to Low Density Multi -
Family Residential (RM -12) ZONE (REZ16-00007), be given first vote. The Mayor
requested Council Members disclose any ex parte communications and none were
reported.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate alley right-of-way between 332
and 320 Ellis Avenue (VAC16-00002). Development Services Coordinator Yapp
presented a power point.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance vacating alley right-of-
way between 332 and 320 Ellis Avenue. (VAC16-00002). 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 Hickory Hill Park Trail Bridge
Replacement 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 one appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 17-26, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF AGREEMENT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HICKORY HILL PARK TRAIL BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT 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.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 17-27, REAFFIRMING THE
PUBLIC SAFETY FUNCTION OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT. Mayor Throgmorton
spoke regarding public safety and making Iowa City a welcoming city for all. The
following individuals appeared: Nicole Zapata, 629 E. Jefferson Street, intern at Center
for Worker Justice; Dan Daley, 2325 Mayfield Rd.; Michelle Williamson, 206 Stanwyck
Drive; Vitalina Nova, 340 Ellis Ave.; Marcella (speaking through translator) member for
Center for Worker Justice; Cirisa Stephens; Mazahir Salih, 2355 Jessup Cir., President
of Center for Worker Justice; Carol McCarthy; Elizabeth; Nick Maggos, 320 E.
Burlington St., Executive Board U. of I. Graduate Student Union; Oscar, Marguerite
(speaking through translator); Sally Hartman, 826 Roosevelt St., Racial Justice Circle of
Unitarian Universalist Society, Royce Ann Porter; Kelly O'Brien, Immigration counselor -
IC Compassion; Marta (speaking through translator); Zach Peterson, 612 S. Van Buren
St., Heathcare Workers Union — Treasurer of I.C. Federation of Labor. Council Member
Thomas suggested resolution be translated into multiple languages. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to accept
correspondence from James Danninger, Rich Volk, Bill Thompson, Rick Douglas,
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Marjean Westerman, Gary Kellogg, Polly Williams, Harold Tuchel, Charlie Eastham,
Sherry Aschbrenner, Jenny Britton, Judy Polumbaum, Lisa Heneman, Stephanie
Manning, Megan Schwalm, Kendra Malone, Sara Riggs, June Inferman, Kalmia Strong,
Gary Ellis, Carol Litton, Martha Follmer, John Stiegelmeyer, Roger Payne, Gary
Kellogg, Lora Heit, Char Weber, Dianne Fennern, Robert and Candace Marlin, Vern
Holm, Craig Chilton, John Hadley, Duane & Mary Ann Panos, James and Shirley Smith,
Vaughn & Cheryl[ Davisson, Madonna White, Donie Fitzpatrick, Janet Pollard,
Stephanie Hamilton, Kurt Friese, Nancy Lovejoy, Dave Deaver, Randy Gardner,
Jennifer Borcherding, Theresia Berutti, Hamed Twefik, Dexter & Sandy Hyde, M.
Jenkins, Ralph Savoy, Laddie Oliver, Howard White, .Lori Shah, Dale & Betty Dye,
Jesse Singerman, Bill Radl, L.P. Oetker, Jodie Theobald. Maureen Conner & Bob
Nelson, Patricia Kane, Cynthia Jewell, Joan & Don Alton, Doug Miller, Dennis Keitel,
Karl Judd, Gordon Feenstra, Duane Lindberg, Lois Dye, Elizabeth Fisher, Nicola
Sarrazin, Nicole Caster -Reynolds, Russ McGuire, Michelle Birt Leeds, Sage River,
Elizabeth O'Hara, Diane Lyphout, Joan Falconer, Ken & Lorraine Tressler, Evelyn
Weirich, Dan & Joy Klaassen, Erin Irish & Gene Szymkowiak, Cheryl Wilms, Shannon
Patrick, Warren Jensen, Holly Carver, Susan Futrell. James Ebbers, Joseph Rehor,
Michael Chibnik, Kelcey Patrick -Ferree, Heather Lujano, Melanie Krupa, Michael
Kimber, Stanley & Elnora Smith, Colleen Schmitt, Naomi Hanson.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to adopt RES. 17-28, AUTHORIZING
THE CREATION OF CLIMATE ACTION STEERING COMMITTEE and amending last
sentence of resolution to read "2050."
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 9,
entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 4, entitled "Parking Regulations," to
establish a Pilot Program for food truck vending in the downtown, be given second vote.
Nick Craig, Brix Cheese Shop and Wine Bar, appeared. Asst. to the City Mgr. Andrew
present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Correspondence received from Kyle Sieck, Jammie Goedken.
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. 17-4687, AMENDING TITLE 16, ENTITLED "PUBLIC WORKS",
CHAPTER 3, "CITY UTILITIES", ARTICLE D, "WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS
USERS", TO ESTABLISH UPDATED INFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND TO ESTABLISH
MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES, 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.17-4688, AMENDING TITLE 5, ENTITLED "BUSINESS AND
LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
COMPANIES," TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 16-4663 REGARDING CITY LICENSING
OF TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES,. 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 Botchway, seconded by Thomas, that the ordinance amending Title 8,
entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 5, entitled "Miscellaneous Offenses," by deleting
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Section 2, entitled "Aggressive Panhandling," and prohibiting solicitation requests to
persons within a sidewalk cafe without the cafe's permission, be given first vote. City
Attorney Dilkes present for discussion. Nicholas Tyson, 1240 Esther Court appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to defer to February 7, ordinance amending
Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 8, entitled "Bicycles," Section 6,
entitled "Parking Violations," to allow the city to donate abandoned bicycles to low
income youth and homeless persons.
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. 17-4689, AMENDING TITLE 16, ENTITLED "PUBLIC WORKS,"
CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE H, ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE,"
BY DEFINING "DOWNTOWN" IN THE PERMIT SYSTEM ADOPTED BY
RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, 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 Dickens, to adopt RES. 17-29, ADOPTING A NEW
PERMIT SYSTEM FOR SOLID WASTE CONTAINERS IN THE DOWNTOWN ALLEYS
INCLUDING FEES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 16-97.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: appoint Scott McDonough, 10 Bella Vista PI., to the Appeals,
Board of, for a five-year term, January 1, 2017- December 31, 2021; appoint Wendy
Brown, 1102 E. Bloomington, to the Public Art Advisory Committee for a three-year
terms, January 1, 2017 — January 1, 2020.
The Mayor noted that the following vacancies will be readvertised: Public Art
Advisory Committee for a three-year terms, January 1, 2017 — January 1, 2020. Senior
Center Commission for a three-year terms, January 1, 2017 — December 31, 2020;
Telecommunications Commission — One vacancy, to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment — July 1, 2017. 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.
More information may be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.]
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Civil Service Commission for a four -year
term, April 3, 2017 - April 5, 2021; Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term
upon appointment — January 1, 2020. Correspondence received from D'Angelo Bailey.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., March 14, 2017
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Commission
for an unexpired term, upon appointment — December 21, 2021; Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment for an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 21, 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 a three-year term, March 29, 2016 — July 1, 2019 (New District
formed); Parks and Recreation Commission for an unexpired term, upon appointment -
January 1, 2018. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February
14, 2017. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated.
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Council Member Dickens reported on Monday's ice storm minimal effects since a lot
of people were off for the holiday. Stated that he enjoyed the Art Garfunkel show at the
Englert, which has wonderful events all the time, and seeing former Mayor Matt Hayek.
Council Member Botchway mentioned that he lost a bet with his partner, Bethany,
however, because of a death in the family wanted to make a more heartfelt thank you
than previously imagined. Encouraged individuals to get out and partake in the many
Martin Luther King activities throughout the week.
Council Member Mims reported that she attended the lunch and learn at the National
Guard and appreciated the opportunity to learn more in a phenomenal facility.
Council Member Cole thanked the Sudanese community a wonderful meal at the
Unity Gathering at the Robert A Lee Social Hall.
Mayor Throgmorton reported that the Mayor's Winter Walk was a great experience
The bus ride provided him an opportunity to touch base Transition Services personnel
and kids. Also while walking on First Avenue talked to many individuals and received
positive feedback on the new underpass.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn regular meeting 9:03 p.m. to
work session.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Julie Voparil, Deputy City Clerk