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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 21, 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, Seydell-Johnson, Havel
Sovers, Yapp, Fruehling, Laverman.
Mayor Throgmorton delivered the State of the City Speech.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Hoover Elementary students: Adam
Bywater, Grace Wielert.
The proclamation for recognition for Black History Month was accepted by Dianne Dillon-
Ridgley. (The proclamation declaring February as Black History Month was on the February 7`h
agenda.)
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, 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:
January 31, Special Work Session; February 7, Work Session; February 7; Regular Formal
Official & Complete; February 9; Special 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:
December 15; Community Police Review Board: January 10; Historic Preservation
Commission: January 12; Human Rights Commission: January 17; Planning & Zoning
Commission: January 19.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class E Liquor License for Sector, Inc., dba Creekside Market, 2601 Hwy 6
East; Class C Liquor License for Cardinal Way Properties LLC., dba Coach's Corner Pub,
749 Mormon Trek Blvd; Outdoor Service Area for Cardinal Way Properties LLC., dba
Coach's Corner Pub, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd; Class C Liquor License for Carl & Ernie
Enterprises LLC., dba Carl & Ernie's "Good Time" Pub, 161 Highway 1 West; Outdoor
Service Area for Carl & Ernie Enterprises LLC., dba Carl & Ernies "Good Time" Pub, 161
Highway 1 West; Class C Liquor License for Kmarcella Inc., dba Donnelly's Pub, 110 E.
College St.; Class C Liquor License for Etre Plaza Towers Restaurant, dba Formosa, 221 E.
College St. New: Outdoor Service Area for Big Grove Iowa City LLC, dba Big Grove
Brewery & Tap Room, 1225 S. Gilbert St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES 17-47, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HICKORY HILL PARK TRAIL BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
PROJECT; RES 17-48, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF
VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES - ROCHESTER GSR PUMP STATION PROJECT; RES
17-49, 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 STRAND ASSOCIATES, INC. OF MADISON, WI TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT SUPERVISORY
CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT. RES 17-
50, DESIGNATING THE AUTHORIZED OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES TO CONDUCT
BUSINESS WITH AUTHORIZED BANKING INSTITUTIONS.
Setting Public Hearings: RES 17-51, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 7,
2017 TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED FY2018 OPERATING BUDGET, THE PROPOSED
THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN FOR FY2017 - 2019, AND THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2017 — 2021; RES 17-52, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON
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AMENDING THE FY2017 OPERATING BUDGET; RES 17-53, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON MARCH 7, 2017 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ASPHALT
RESURFACING 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 17-54, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH
7, 2017 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY PARKING GARAGE
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM AND BRIDGE REPAIR 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; Setting a public
hearing for March 7 on an ordinance rezoning 10.25 acres of property from Interim
Development Single -Family (ID -RS) zone to Low Density Multi-Family(RM-12) zone located
north of Scott Boulevard between Hickory Heights Lane and First Avenue. (REZ16-00008)
Correspondence: Carla Phelps regarding Question SJRE [Social Justice Racial Equality)
grant. [Staff response included]; Inga Popovaite regarding No cuts to graduate worker's
benefits; Brenda Linley, Adelaide Zwick regarding Near sanctuary city; Paul Ries regarding
Minimum wage; Landon Elkind regarding Signing a letter in opposition to collective
bargaining changes [Staff response included]; Christopher Clough -Hunter on behalf of The
Graduate Student Senate regarding GSS Statement on President Trump's Executive Order:
Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorists Entry in to the United States; Karen Kuhn
regarding IDNR Public Notice University of Iowa — PSD permit; John Fernandez regarding
Honorary First Serve at a UI Women's Tennis Match; R.J. Johnson (x2) regarding: Ped Mail;
Anne (Aaron Silander), Kristin Frich regarding Item for 2/21 agenda — Mission Statement/
Mississippi Stand Solidarity Network; & Wells Fargo divestment & Dakota Access Pipeline;
Erich Schmidt: Message from Iowa State Building Trades/City Council Request for Feb. 21St.
Vanessa Fixner-Orait and Anne Silander, members of Mississippi Stand Solidarity
Network, appeared (Item 3f(10) regarding their opposition for the Dakota Access Pipeline,
and divestment from institutions gaining a profit from the pipeline. Matthew Peirce appeared
expressing environmental concerns regarding the Dakota Pipeline and urging divestment
from financial institutions profiting from it. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims to accept
correspondence from Anne Silander.
Mayor Throgmorton noted correspondence from Erich Schmidt, Building Trades Council,
(Item 3f(11) and Council's intentions to communicate to the Metro Coalition to take a neutral
stance on the road funding swap legislation.
Adil Adams appeared regarding his letter to Council and unfair sanctions in Sudan, and
discriminatory taxi ordinance that needs changes.
Bill Gearhart, 5134 Rapid Creek Rd., NE appeared thanking Council for their stand on road
swap bill and be urged Council to be cognizant of more Home Rule attacks from the State
House on issues such as Minimum Wage, competitive bidding laws and voter ID.
Brandon Ross appeared expressing concerns for more affordable housing; recognizing
Black History Month, citing Frederik Douglass' autobiography; recognizing past presidents
accomplishments; and importance of economics.
Scott Roberts, University of Iowa graduate student appeared regarding graduate student
union and Board of Regents meeting, state legislature cutback of benefits and urging Council to
help however they can
A public hearing was held 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. Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 3,
Outdoor Service Areas and Title 14, Article 4d, Temporary Uses, to allow limited use of
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amplified background music for eating and drinking establishments in the Riverfront Crossings
South Gilbert and West Riverfront subdistricts, be given first vote.
A public hearing was held 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. Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point.
Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the 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, be given first vote.
A public hearing was held 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. Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, that the 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, be given first vote. Council Members expressed their
views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway that ORD. 17-4693, VACATING ALLEY RIGHT-OF-
WAY BETWEEN 332 ELLIS AND 320 ELLIS AVENUE. (VAC16-00002), be passed and
adopted.
A public hearing was held on resolution to convey to Ellis Avenue, L.L.C. a portion of
vacated alley right-of-way between 320 and 332 Ellis Avenue. Charlie Eastham, 953 Canton St.
appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 17-55, TO CONVEY TO ELLIS
AVENUE, L.L.C. A PORTION OF VACATED ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN 320 AND 332
ELLIS AVENUE.
A public hearing was held on resolution approving the execution of a quit claim deed of the
vacated portion of east 3d Street west of Gilbert Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 17-56, APPROVING THE
EXECUTION OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED OF THE VACATED PORTION OF EAST 3RD STREET
WEST OF GILBERT STREET.
A public hearing was held on resolution granting a storm sewer easement across Iowa City
Municipal Airport property (Outlot A, Westport Plaza — Part 2) to accommodate adjoining
development. No one appeared. The applicant has withdrawn its request for an easement. No
action taken on resolution granting a storm sewer easement across Iowa City Municipal Airport
Property (Outlot A, Westport Plaza — Part 2) to accommodate adjoining development..
A public hearing was held on resolution approving plans, specifications, and estimate of cost
for the construction of the Curb Ramp 2017 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. 17-57, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CURB
RAMP 2017 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 resolution approving plans, specifications, form of agreement,
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, 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.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, to adopt RES. 17-58, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF AGREEMENT, 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,
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 resolution approving plans, specifications, form of agreement,
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Frauenholtz-Miller Park project 2016,
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. Parks and Recreation Director Seydell-
Johnson presented a power point.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 17-59, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF AGREEMENT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FRAUENHOLTZ-MILLER PARK PROJECT 2016, 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.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Mims, that the 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, be given first vote. Assistant to the City
Manager Andrew present for discussion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 17-60, 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.
The Mayor noted that the following Boards and Commissions will be readvertised: 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); Senior Center
Commission for two vacancies for three-year terms, January 1, 2017 — December 31, 2020;
Telecommunications Commission for 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 following appointments were made to Boards and Commissions: appoint Angie Smith,
916 Kirkwood Ave., to the Parks and Recreation Commission for an unexpired term, upon
appointment to January 1, 2020. Appoint Erin Fitzgerald, 713 Keokuk Ct., to the Public Art
Advisory Committee for a three-year term January 1, 2017 — January 2, 2020.
Council Members expressed concerns regarding recruitment of Senior Center applicants.
Staff will work with Senior Center staff and discuss ways to encourage more applications for
vacancies.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions: 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; 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.
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Mayor Pro tem Botchway reported on KXIC Radio show appearance coming up and Jay
Capron's last day with KXIC; Wished his Son a Happy 3`d Birthday; Saturday, February 25 - Big
Brother, Big Sisters — Bowl for Kid's Sake event and Hasan Minhaj concert at Englert; Also
noted the University of Iowa Black Business Networking function and focus on diversity; Stated
that the Crisis Center Pancake Breakfast is a couple weeks [March 4]. Also echoed concerns at
Community Comment regarding attack on education and effect on diversity.
Council Member Dickens reported on a "Becoming a More Age Friendly Community' lecture
at the Senior Center March 9`h from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Council Member Cole stated importance of Council sending more formal communications
pertaining to legislative issues as needed; Reported he will be helping out at the Crisis Center
Pancake Breakfast at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church on March 4`h , and that his is looking
forward to the Food Truck Opening on March 315` at the Robert A Lee Center.
Council Member Taylor reported she is looking forward to serving pancakes for the Crisis
Center Pancake Breakfast on March e.
Council Member Thomas reiterated emphasis on Iowa public education, it's importance and
need to remain unified as a community.
Council Member Mims stressed importantance of education, need for individuals to be
informed of issues, and become actively involved in influencing policies.
Mayor Throgmorton reported that he had a great meeting with Kim Casco, Director of
Chamber of Commerce and enjoyed the Chamber's annual meeting. Also, stated he enjoyed
attending the City Feds annual chili supper and the Fire Department's promotion and badge
pinning ceremony. Enjoyed meeting with officials at the V.A. Hospital a regarding possible
access center. Expressed concerns regarding state legislature and noted that he wants to let
citizens know he stands with them on these unifying issues.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway to adjourn regular meeting 9:08 p.m.
JaKies A. Throgmorto , Mayor
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442514=,I-Tq MEMORANDUM
Date: February 8, 2017
To: Mayor and City Council
'From: Julie Voparil, Deputy, City Clerk
Re: Special Council Work Session, January 31, 2017, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole. Dickens [5:08 p.m.], Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dikes, Voparil, Ford, O'Brien, Yapp, Bockenstedt,
Boothroy, Rackis
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
to Council [IP #3] formally accepted
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City Manager Fruin gave an overview of the project providing information on two new alternative
plans from the developer. [Details on Plans C and D were reviewed.] Economic Dev. Coord.
Ford presented a power point showing information related to the project. Council discussion
followed regarding aspects of alternate proposals. Council agreed that the new plans
presented a viable framework for the City and directed staff to proceed with negotiations.
Council expressed their thanks to the developers for coming up with new alternatives.
ACTION: Council consensus to direct staff to negotiate a development agreement based
on the alternative plans C and D. City Manager Fruin will work with staff on parking code
amendment. The parking code amendment and development agreement will be
presented at a future meeting.
Meeting ended 5:55 PM.
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Date: F'Pbruary 8, 2017
To: Mayrand City Council
From: Marian Karr, City Clerk
Re: Special Co cil Work Session, January 31, 17, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchw , Cole. Dickens [5:08 p., ..], Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
Staff: Fruin, Mon e, Andrew, Dilk s, Voparil, Ford, O'Brien, Yapp, Bockenstedt,
Boothroy, Ra is
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City Manager Fruin gave an ov ew of the roject providing information on two new alternative
plans from the developer. [D ails on Plans and D were reviewed.] Economic Dev. Coord.
Ford presented a power /nks
showing inform tion related to the project. Council discussion
followed regarding aspef alternate prop als. Council agreed that the new plans
presented a viable framk for the City and irected staff to proceed with negotiations.
Council expressed their th to the developers to
oming up with new alternatives.
ACTION: Council con ensus to direct staff to neg iate a development agreement based
on the alternative pla s C and D. City Manager Fruin ill work with staff on parking code
amendment. The arking code amendment and evelopment agreement will be
presented at a The,
meeting.
Meeting ended 5:q5 PM.
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'��1 MEMORANDUM
Date: February 15, 2017
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Julie Voparil, Deputy City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, February 7, 2017, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole. Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
UISG, Alternate: Nelson
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Voparil, Bockenstedt, Schaul, Boothroy, Yapp, Knoche,
Havel, Ralston, O'Brien, Seydell-Johnson, Grier, Rummels, Hightshoe, Rackis,
Campbell, Freuhling.
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
DISCUSS PROPOSED FY18 BUDGET
[Reference IP3, February 2 Info Packet — Proposed Budget items from Council Member Rockne
Cole.]
Council Members discussed the proposed amendments to the budget as follows: 1) Robert A
Lee Recreation Center; 2) UniverCity Homes, increase number of homes purchased; 3)
Participatory Budgeting pilot program, 4) Terry Trueblood parking expansion, alternate options.
Parks and Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson presented a power point of the Terry Trueblood
parking lot; 5) Municipal Broadband feasibility study; 6) Gilbert Street Road Diet — 2019.
Manager Fruin noted that the public hearing on the budget will be set at the February 21
meeting and adopted on March Ph.
ACTIONS:
• Finance staff will add $100,000 to the UniverCity FY 18 Budget and NDS will consider
acquisition and rehabilitation of up to 5 new homes. No other changes to the budget will
be made prior to the setting of the public hearing on February 21.
• A joint meeting with the Telecommunications Commission to discuss municipal
broadband will be scheduled as soon as possible.
• Staff will initiate a concept plan for a road diet on the Gilbert Street corridor (Market to
McCollister). City Manager Fruin reported that Riverfront Crossing CIP project dollars
will be used to fund the project.
CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS
1) ITEM 4f(11) [Correspondence: Ann Christianson... Environment... Pipeline divestment]
City Manager Fruin stated that we have been divesting from Wells Fargo over the past
year solely on performance issues and getting better returns from other institutions; The
city's utility billing will continue with them at this time.
Council Work Session
February 7, 2017
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INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [JANUARY 19, 26, February 21
➢ January 19
I135 (Memo from Equity Director: Social Justice & Racial Equity Update) Council
Member Mims and Mayor Pro tem Botchway commented on positive staff outreach to
community and ties to strategic planning.
➢ January 26
1) IP5 (Letter from Mayor to Iowa City Community School District: Bond Referendum)
Mayor Throgmorton and Council Member Mims agreed suggested trying to increase the
frequency of meetings with ICCSD counterparts to every other month.
2) IP7 (Memo from Senior Planner: Historic Preservation Grants) City Manager Fruin on
importance of continuing the historic building survey downtown with all local funds, since
the grant was not approved. Consensus of Council Members for staff to proceed.
Finance will amend the FY 17 budget as needed to accommodate the project $20,000)
3) IP6 (Email from James McCoy: Fee Dividend Endorsement...) Staff will ensure that the
Climate Mitigation Plan steering committee discusses the appropriate role for the City to
play in advocating for or against various legislative proposals at the State and Federal
levels (e.g. fee and dividend programs).
➢ February 2
1) (IP6 Deputy City Clerk .... KXIC Radio Show) Majority agreed to the following schedule:
Wednesday
February 8 — Dickens
February 15 — Mims
February 22 — Botchway
March 1 — Throgmorton
March 8 — Mims
March 15 —Taylor
March 22 — Thomas
March 29 — Cole
April 5 — Dickens
In addition we 7:15 — 7:45 AM the first and third Friday of each month:
Friday
February 3 — Mims
February 17 — Throgmorton
March 3 — Botchway
March 17 — Dickens
April 7 — Cole
Pending Work Session Topics: Council Member Thomas requested Neighborhood
Stabilization will be added to pending work session list. (Consensus of Council
Members to add to list.)
2) IP9 (Joint Entities Meeting minutes) Susan Mims will represent the City on the Access
Center work group.
Meeting ended 8:55 p.m.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 2/7/17
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.
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 and seconded 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, 1853 Lower
Muscatine Rd.; Class C Liquor License for Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.; Class C Beer
Permit for Acapulco Mexican Bakery #2, 1937 Keokuk St.; Class B Liquor License
for Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.; RES. 17-30, TO ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT to Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for
Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License Fujiyama Inc., 531
Highway 1 West; Class C Liquor License for EI Patron, 109 E. College St. New:
Class C Liquor License for 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
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
Official Actions
February 7, 2017
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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.
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; Doug Miller; Diane
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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.
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
and seconded 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 and seconded 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. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Tom
Bender.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating alley right-of-way between 332 Ellis
and 320 Ellis Avenue (VAC16-00002), be given second vote.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 17-43, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
PLAT OF DEAN OAKES SEVENTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB16-00011). .
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Moved and seconded to approve recommendation to Johnson County approving
Conditional Use Permit for S & G Materials, 4059 Izaak Walton Road (CU16-00004).
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.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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. Barry Nelson, Pancheros
Mexican Grill, Nancy Bird, I.C. Downtown District, and Kyle Sieck. I.C. Mobile Vending
Association appeared. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Nancy
Bird.
Moved and seconded 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 PROHIBITING SOLICITATION
REQUESTS TO PERSONS WITHIN A SIDEWALK CAFE WITHOUT THE CAFE'S
PERMISSION be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded 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 Various appeared regarding assessment for snow removal at 412 Myrtle Ave.
Moved and seconded 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
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CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR
COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES, as amended.
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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. to work session.
A more complete description of Council Activities is n file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
s/Julie Voparil, Deputy City Clerk
Submitted for publication — 2/14/17. VOA
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
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 comer 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 4th 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.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Julie Voparil, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 2/9/17
Iowa City City Council special meeting 9:00 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the professional
competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is
being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that
individuals' reputations and those individuals request a closed session. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 2:20 p.m.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
Iowa City City Council special meeting 9:00 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Dulek, Voparil.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn to executive session to
evaluate the professional competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring,
performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and
irreparable injury to that individuals' reputations and those individuals request a closed
session (City Clerk). The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into
executive session 9:01 a.m.
Council returned to open session 2:19 p.m.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn special meeting 2:20 p.m.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Julie Voparil, Deputy City Clerk