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_'I'I�� MEMORANDUM -
Date: March 7, 2017
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, Deputy City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, March 7, 2017, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
UISG, Alternate: Simpson, Nelson
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, O'Brien, Seydell-Johnson, Yapp, Havel,
Rummel, Bockenstedt, Knoche, Resler, Hightshoe
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
UPDATE ON JOHNSON COUNTY CIT INITIATIVE
Representatives for the CIT initiative presented a power point with an update.
The City Manager's Office will provide support as needed to Councilwoman Mims as the CIT
discussions progress. Additional updates will be provided as key decisions are needed or
project milestones are reached.
MAYOR'S CLIMATE ACTION PROJECT MEMO
Council discussed the Mayor's memo on a Climate Action proposal included in the March 2
information packet.
Council supported a $25,000 grant program and staff will bring ideas back to Council that could
be accomplished within the next calendar year. Council would like to hold off on a larger project
until the Climate Action Steering Committee has met and come up with some ideas.
Staff from NDS and the CMO will develop a framework for a new $25k Climate Action grant
program and will be presented in future information packet. Council will be able to discuss the
proposal prior to the April 22nd event noted in the Mayor's correspondence.
The CMO will work with various departments to compile ideas for a visible climate action project
that could be undertaken in FY18. Ideas will be shared with Council through the information
packet at the same time we provide a concept for the above-mentioned grant program.
WASHINGTON STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL
Council discussed the memo from the City Manager regarding Washington Street traffic control
and stop options. There have been many more positives on stop signs and Council feels traffic
flow works well and stop signs are safer for pedestrians who may take longer to cross, and
agreed to place permanent stop sign instead of traffic lights.
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Public Works will work with the Washington Street contractor on a change order to install
permanent stop signs at the intersections with Linn and Dubuque. Public Works will also notify
the ICDD of the change.
(6:41 PM, break for Formal - continued after the formal meeting)
CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS
1) ITEM 4f(7) [Correspondence: Emily Klinefelter, Matthew Peirce, Florence S. Boos(x2),
Harry Olmstead: Divesting] Council discussed the correspondence regarding Divesting.
The City Manager will discuss the Dakota Access Pipeline project with the Mayor and
will return to Council with any proposed action ideas.
2) ITEM 4f(6) [Correspondence: Steve Goetzelman: Too many pedestrian/cycling issues
to count [Staff response included] Council discussed safety issues and policy
implications.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [March 21
➢ March 2
IP6 (City Council Pending Work Session Topics): The City Manager's Office will
reschedule the April 18th joint meeting with the Telecommunications Commission.
Council should plan to have a discussion on disproportionate minority contact at the April
18'" Council Meeting. For the March 21 work session Council should plan to have a
strategic plan update as well as an update on the Bike Master Plan.
1) IP7 (Article from City Manager: NLC Preemption report): Throgmorton noted the report
included in the info packet.
Meeting ended 8:53 p.m.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 3/7/17
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 proclamation for recognition for Special Olympics Month — March was accepted
by Joyce Rossi.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Hoover Elementary students:
Alma Coronado -Castillo and Mara Maas.
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: February 21, Work Session; February 21, Special Formal Official & Complete;
February 21, Regular Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Civil
Service Commission: February 23; Housing & Community Development Commission:
January 19, February 9; Library Board of Trustees: January 26; Public Art Advisory:
November 3.
Permit Motions and resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go #502, 2303 Muscatine Ave.; Class C Liquor
License for Northside Bistro, 203 N. Linn St.; Special Class C Liquor License for The
Thai Spice Restaurant, 1210 S. Gilbert St. #200; Class C Liquor License for Graze,
115 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 310 E. Prentiss
St.; Outdoor Service Area for Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 3310 E. Prentiss St.; Special
Class C Liquor License for Noodles & Company, 201 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service
Area for Noodles & Company, 201 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Caliente
Night Club, Inc., 171 Hwy 1 West.; RES. 17-61, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to
Caliente Night Club, Inc., 171 Hwy 1 West. New: RES. 17-62, TO ISSUE
CIGARETTE PERMIT to The Club Car, 122 Wright St. Ownership Change: Special
Class C Liquor License for Pop's Pop's Old and New BBQ, 130 N. Dubuque St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES 17-63, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
CHANGE ORDER #4 TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN PORTZEN CONSTRUCTION
INC. OF DUBUQUE, IA AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR EXTRA WORK ON
THE 2016 WASHINGTON STREETSCAPE PROJECT. RES 17-64, AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES TO SEEK LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NATURE PLAY AND DISCOVERY AREA AT THE
RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS PARK. RES 17-65, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR
OAKLAND CEMETERY REGARDING THE RIGHTS OF LOT OWNERS,
MAINTENANCE PRACTICES AND RULES FOR VISITORS AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 09-239. RES 17-66, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH
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21, 2017 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WETHERBY PARK IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. Approve council appointments from the February 21, 2017
meeting. Parks & recreation commission, Angie Smith, 916 Kirkwood Ave; and Public
Art Advisory Committee, Erin Fitzgerald, 713 Keokuk Ct.
Setting Public Hearings: RES 17-67, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH
21, 2017, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT
1025 EAST BURLINGTON STREET. RES 17-68, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR MARCH 21, 2017 ON THE PROPOSED RATE CHANGES FOR SOME SOLID
WASTE DISPOSAL FEES.
Correspondence: Carol deProsse regarding Offensive; Harry Olmstead regarding
Congratulations; Philip Hoyle regarding SOCIALIZATION, INTEGRATION, AND
INCLUSION IN IOWA CITY PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS; Terry Dunlap regarding
Downtown Parking [Staff response included]; Julia Despain regarding Cultural
Center; Steve Goetzelman regarding Too many pedestrian/cycling issues to count
[Staff response included]; Emily Klinefelter, Matthew Peirce, Florence S. Boos(x2),
Harry Olmstead regarding: Divesting; Aja Witt regarding Black owned businesses in
Iowa City [Staff response included]; Herb Jordan regarding Speech by Mayor. Anne
Tanner regarding Senior center; John Bakas regarding Dubuque Street Pedestrian
Hazard; Quinn Pettifer regarding Iowa Ideas March 7 Symposium: Higher Education;
Jason Brinker regarding Jason Brinker vs The Bilderberg Group, Skull and
Crossbones, CIA, NSA, FBI, KBR, Turner, Skanska, Et Cetera; Chelsea Sims &
Elizabeth Schau regarding Discover South East Library; Matt Brenton regarding
Urgent: Destruction of trees/creek in future city -owned green space [Staff response
included]; Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (2)
YIELD signs on the northeast and southwest corners of the Westgate Street and
Calvin Avenue/Court intersection; Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner
regarding Removal of (1) DISABLED PARKING space in front of 1407 Broadway
Street; City Engineer regarding Competitive Quotation Results.
Terri Byers, President of AFSCME appeared and thanked the City Manager's
office for their support of all employees and urged Council to show their support of
collective bargaining employees with a resolution. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Terri Byers.
Roger Knight appeared regarding Nighttime Mayor, downtown policing and parking
issues.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 10.26 acres of
property located at north of Scott Boulevard between Hickory Heights Lane and First
Avenue from Interim Development (ID -RS) zone to Low Density Multi -Family (RM -12)
zone. (REZ16-00008).
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning 10.26 acres of property
located at north of Scott Boulevard between Hickory Heights Lane and First Avenue from
Interim Development (ID -RS) zone to Low Density Multi-Family(RM-12) zone. (REZ16-
00008), be given first vote.
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-
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4694, 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 be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
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-
4695, 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
voted on for final passage at this time. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time.
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-
4696, 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 voted on for final passage at this time. Moved
and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the current budget for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2017.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 17-69, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving proposed operating budget for the
fiscal year July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, the proposed Three-year Financial Plan
for FY2017 — 2019, and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan 2017 - 2021. City
Manager Fruin presented a power point and summarized budget timelines and process.
No one appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 17-70, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 17-71, APPROVING THE THREE-YEAR
FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE FIVE-YEAR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Asphalt Resurfacing 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 17-72, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF AGREEMENT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE ASPHALT RESURFACING 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 a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Parking Garage
Maintenance Program and Bridge Repair 2017 Project, establishing amount of bid
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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. 17-73, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF AGREEMENT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE IOWA CITY PARKING GARAGE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM AND BRIDGE
REPAIR 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 17-74, IN SUPPORT OF THE M&W
PROPERTIES, LLC APPLICATION FOR WORKFORCE HOUSING TAX INCENTIVES
PROGRAM FROM THE IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO
CONSTRUCT RESIDENTIAL HOUSING AT 619 & 627 ORCHARD STREET AND
COMMITTING LOCAL FUNDS TO THE PROJECT. Brandon Ross appeared.
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-
4697, 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 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 Kathryn Penick.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 3, Finances, Taxation and
Fees, Chapter 4, Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, and Penalties,
Section 8, Parking Violations, to add the new Harrison Street Parking Structure, and
amend the monthly parking fee be given first vote.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 10, entitled 'Public Ways and
Property," Chapter 7, entitled "City Cemetery," to allow dogs in the City Cemetery if they
are on a leash be given first vote.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 17-75, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS DIVISION OF THE PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY DELETING ONE
FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER I — GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS POSITION AND
ADDING ONE FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER I — POOLS POSITION.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 17-76, APPOINTING CHRISTOPHER GUIDRY
AS CITY CLERK AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT.
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 Up to five at -large vacancies for a one-year term beginning
in spring 2017; 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, March 14, 2017. 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
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unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2018; Historic Preservation
Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill a three-year term, March 29, 2016 —
July 1, 2019. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, 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.]
Mayor adjourned regular meeting to work session at 8:20 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
s/Kellie . Fruehling Deputy City Clerk
Submitted for pu cation — 3/15/17.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 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,
Fruehling, Bockenstedt, Havel, Hightshoe, Knoche, O'Brien, Resler, Rummel, Seydel-
Johnson,Yapp.
The proclamation for recognition for Special Olympics Month — March was accepted
by Joyce Rossi.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Hoover Elementary students:
Alma Coronado -Castillo and Mara Maas.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, that the items and recommendations in
the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: February 21, Work Session; February 21, Special Formal Official & Complete;
February 21, Regular Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Civil
Service Commission: February 23; Housing & Community Development Commission:
January 19, February 9; Library Board of Trustees: January 26; Public Art Advisory:
November 3.
Permit Motions and resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go #502, 2303 Muscatine Ave.;
Class C Liquor License for Northside Bistro, Inc., dba Northside Bistro, 203 N. Linn
St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Kantaphone, Chansy, dba The Thai Spice
Restaurant, 1210 S. Gilbert St. #200; Class C Liquor License for Graze Iowa City LLC,
dba Graze, 115 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Katy LLC, dba Trumpet
Blossom Cafe, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Outdoor Service Area for Katy LLC, dba Trumpet
Blossom Cafe, 3310 E. Prentiss St.; Special Class C Liquor License for The Noodle
Shop, Co. -Delaware, dba Noodles & Company, 201 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service
Area for The Noodle Shop, Co. -Delaware, dba Noodles & Company, 201 S. Clinton
St.; Class C Liquor License for Caliente Night Club, Inc., dba Caliente Night Club, Inc.,
171 Hwy 1 West.; RES. 17-61, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to Caliente Night Club,
Inc., dba Caliente Night Club, Inc., 171 Hwy 1 West. New: RES. 17-62, TO ISSUE
CIGARETTE PERMIT to Suzster Inc., dba The Club Car, 122 Wright St. Ownership
Change: Special Class C Liquor License for Pop's "Old N' New" Bar B Que, dba Pop's
Old and New BBQ, 130 N. Dubuque St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES 17-63, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
CHANGE ORDER #4 TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN PORTZEN CONSTRUCTION
INC. OF DUBUQUE, IA AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR EXTRA WORK ON
THE 2016 WASHINGTON STREETSCAPE PROJECT. RES 17-64, AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES TO SEEK LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FOR THE
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CONSTRUCTION OF A NATURE PLAY AND DISCOVERY AREA AT THE
RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS PARK. RES 17-65, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR
OAKLAND CEMETERY REGARDING THE RIGHTS OF LOT OWNERS,
MAINTENANCE PRACTICES AND RULES FOR VISITORS AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 09-239. RES 17-66, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH
21, 2017 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WETHERBY PARK IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. Approve council appointments from the February 21, 2017
meeting. Parks & recreation commission, Angie Smith, 916 Kirkwood Ave; and Public
Art Advisory Committee, Erin Fitzgerald, 713 Keokuk Ct.
Setting Public Hearings: RES 17-67, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH
21, 2017, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT
1025 EAST BURLINGTON STREET. RES 17-68, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR MARCH 21, 2017 ON THE PROPOSED RATE CHANGES FOR SOME SOLID
WASTE DISPOSAL FEES.
Correspondence: Carol deProsse regarding Offensive; Harry Olmstead regarding
Congratulations; Philip Hoyle regarding SOCIALIZATION, INTEGRATION, AND
INCLUSION IN IOWA CITY PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS; Terry Dunlap regarding
Downtown Parking [Staff response included]; Julia Despain regarding Cultural
Center; Steve Goetzelman regarding Too many pedestrian/cycling issues to count
[Staff response included]; Emily Klinefelter, Matthew Peirce, Florence S. Boos(x2),
Harry Olmstead regarding: Divesting; Aja Witt regarding Black owned businesses in
Iowa City [Staff response included]; Herb Jordan regarding Speech by Mayor. Anne
Tanner regarding Senior center; John Bakas regarding Dubuque Street Pedestrian
Hazard; Quinn Pettifer regarding Iowa Ideas March 7 Symposium: Higher Education;
Jason Brinker regarding Jason Brinker vs The Bilderberg Group, Skull and
Crossbones, CIA, NSA, FBI, KBR, Turner, Skanska, Et Cetera; Chelsea Sims &
Elizabeth Schau regarding Discover South East Library; Matt Brenton regarding
Urgent: Destruction of trees/creek in future city -owned green space [Staff response
included]; Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (2)
YIELD signs on the northeast and southwest comers of the Westgate Street and
Calvin Avenue/Court intersection; Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner
regarding Removal of (1) DISABLED PARKING space in front of 1407 Broadway
Street; City Engineer regarding Competitive Quotation Results.
Terri Byers, President of AFSCME appeared and thanked the City Manager's
office for their support of all employees and urged Council to show their support of
collective bargaining employees with a resolution. Moved by Botchway, seconded by
Mims, to accept correspondence from Terri Byers.
Roger Knight appeared regarding Nighttime Mayor, downtown policing and parking
issues.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 10.26 acres of
property located at north of Scott Boulevard between Hickory Heights Lane and First
Avenue from Interim Development (ID -RS) zone to Low Density Multi -Family (RM -12)
zone. (REZ16-00008). The Mayor requested Council Members disclose any ex parte
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communications and none were reported. Development Services coordinator Yapp
presented a power point.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
10.26 acres of property located at north of Scott Boulevard between Hickory Heights Lane
and First Avenue from Interim Development (ID -RS) zone to Low Density Multi-
Family(RM-12) zone. (REZ16-00008), be given first vote. Individual Council Members
expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 17-4694, 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 be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by
Mims, seconded by Thomas, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, 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. 17-4695, 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 voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by
Dickens, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Taylor, 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. 17-4696, 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 voted on for final
passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the current budget for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2017. No one appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 17-69, AMENDING THE
CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017. Finance
Director Bockenstedt present for discussion.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving proposed operating budget for the
fiscal year July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, the proposed Three-year Financial Plan
for FY2017 — 2019, and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan 2017 - 2021. City
Manager Fruin presented a power point and summarized budget timelines and process.
No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 17-70, ADOPTING THE
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018. Individual
Council Members expressed their views.
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Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 17-71, APPROVING THE
THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE
FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Asphalt Resurfacing 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 Public Works Director
Knoche present for discussion.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 17-72, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF AGREEMENT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ASPHALT RESURFACING 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 a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Parking Garage
Maintenance Program and Bridge Repair 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 Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 17-73, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF AGREEMENT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY PARKING GARAGE MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM AND BRIDGE REPAIR 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.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 17-74, IN SUPPORT OF THE
M&W PROPERTIES, LLC APPLICATION FOR WORKFORCE HOUSING TAX
INCENTIVES PROGRAM FROM THE IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT RESIDENTIAL HOUSING AT 619 & 627 ORCHARD
STREET AND COMMITTING LOCAL FUNDS TO THE PROJECT. Neighborhood
Services Coordinator Hightshoe present for discussion. Brandon Ross appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Taylor, 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. 17-4697, 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 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 Dickens, to accept correspondence from
Kathryn Penick.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance amending Title 3,
Finances, Taxation and Fees, Chapter 4, Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds,
Fines, and Penalties, Section 8, Parking Violations, to add the new Harrison Street
Parking Structure, and amend the monthly parking fee be given first vote. Associate
Director Transportation Resource Management Rummel present for discussion.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance amending Title 10,
entitled "Public Ways and Property," Chapter 7, entitled "City Cemetery," to allow dogs in
the City Cemetery if they are on a leash be given first vote. Parks and Recreation
Director Seydell-Johnson present for discussion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 17-75, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS DIVISION OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY
DELETING ONE FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER I — GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
POSITION AND ADDING ONE FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER I — POOLS
POSITION.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 17-76, APPOINTING
CHRISTOPHER GUIDRY AS CITY CLERK AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. Mayor
Throgmorton welcomed Chris and thanked the Search Committee and Council Member
Mims for leading the search. Council Member Mims thanked committee members and
staff for their input.
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 Up to five at -large vacancies for a one-year term beginning
in spring 2017; 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, March 14, 2017. 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; Historic Preservation
Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill a three-year term, March 29, 2016 —
July 1, 2019. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, 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 Member Taylor helped serve pancakes at the Crisis Center Breakfast and
thanked all those that participated in making it such a success.
Council Member Thomas commented on the pleasure of watching the South East
Junior High musical "Jitterbug Juliet" and students outstanding performances.
Council Member Mims stated the Downtown District's Top Chef event was a wonderful
event with local restaurants showcasing their foods. (Stressed the need to get tickets
early since this is always such a popular event.) Also noted that she attended Barry
Butler, Provost University of Iowa, event as he is leaving for a job in Florida. Thanked
him and his wife for their contributions to Iowa City over the years. Also noted Tom
Rocklin's (University of Iowa) retirement this summer.
Mayor Pro tem Botchway reported that he was excited to participate in Bowl for Kids
Sake and Crisis Center Pancake Breakfast events. Also noted two concert events he
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attended recently, Hasan Minhaj and Yo -Yo Ma. Noted Mission Creek Hancher Events
coming up soon.
Council Member Dickens congratulated City, West and Regina girls for making it to
the State and noted the West High Boys tournament coming next week.
Council Member Cole thanked John Kenyon and young writers that participated in
"One Book, Two Book" and their contributions to literature in our community. Echoed
Council Member Taylors comments regarding the Crisis Center Pancake Breakfast.
Stated he enjoyed his first tour of the Shelter House and all expressed his appreciation of
all that they do. Sent out a reminder of the Food Truck Pilot program with opening day on
March 31St at 10:00 p.m. in the Robert A Lee parking lot.
Mayor Throgmorton reported on attending a meeting the Center for Worker Justice
regarding immigration issue concerns. Enjoyed tour of Iowa City Landfill with
Transportation and Resource Management Director O'Brien and Recycling Coordinator
Jordan. On February 27th enjoyed discussing immigration concerns with students at
Kirkwood ELL class. Also reported that he enjoyed reading "Dr Suess' The Lorax to very
attentive fifth grade students at Hoover Elementary. Also stated that he made welcoming
remarks to the United Nations Association's Night of a Thousand Dinners at Old Brick on
March 2nd and will be making a presentation on March 19 to the Triangle Club.
Mayor adjourned regular meeting to work session at 8:20 p.m.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, Deputy City Clerk