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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 2, 2017
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Taylor (Electronically),
Thomas, Throgmorton. Absent: Dickens. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe,
Andrew, Dilkes, Voparil, Seydell-Johnson, Reichart, Panos, Howard, Yapp, Tallman,
O'Brien, Bockenstedt, Ford.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Weber Elementary School
student: Audrey Parrish.
The Mayor proclaimed: Bike to Work Month — May, Anne Duggan, President of Think
Bicycles of Johnson County accepting; Mildred-Pelzer Mural Appreciation Year, Susan
Craig, Director of Iowa City Public Library accepting on behalf of J. Patrick White.
Peggy Doerge, President of the Board of Directors Library Friends Foundation
presented a check to the Mayor for $100,000, as a result of bequest from Mary Gilbert.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, that the items and recommendations in
the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: April 18, Work Session; April 18 Regular Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Board of
Adjustment - January 11; Economic Development Committee - March 23; Parks and
Recreation Commission - March 8; Planning & Zoning Commission - February 2;
Planning & Zoning Commission - March' 2; Planning & Zoning Commission - March
16; Senior Center Commission - January 19; Senior Center Commission - February
19; Telecommunications Commission - January 23; Telecommunications Commission
- March 27.
Permit Motions and resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class A Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge No 1096 Loyal Order of Moose, dba
Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Hwy 6 E; Class C Liquor License for Saloon
IC, Inc., dba Saloon, 112 E. College; Class C Liquor License for Kennedy Investments
Inc., dba Vine Tavern & Eatery, The, 330 E. Prentiss; Class C Liquor License for
Column, Inc., dba Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for
Southside Spirits LLC, dba Southside Liquor & Tobacco, 601 Hollywood Blvd Ste 1;
Class C Liquor License for Pershell Corporation, dba Colonial Lanes, 2253 Highway
218 S; Outdoor Service Area for Starbucks Corporation, dba Starbucks Coffee 2855,
228 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Little Donkeys, Inc., dba Panchero's
Mexican Grill, 32 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for ASA Global, LLC, dba
Hamburg Inn No 2, 214 N. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for Hall PI Ventures Corp.,
dba The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Chackalackal, Inc., dba
One Twenty Six, 126 Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Short's Burger and
Shine LLC., dba Short's Burger and Shine, 18 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for
IC Entertainment, LC dba Bardot, 347 S. Gilbert St.; Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy
Jack Mac, Inc., dba Basta, 121 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for 2 -Tone, Inc., dba
Blue Bird Dinner, 330 Market St.; Outdoor Service Area for Motif, Ltd, dba Bo -James,
118 Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Bread Garden of Iowa City, L.C., dba
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Bread Garden Market, 225 S. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for Brixco LLC, dba Brix
Cheese Shop & Wine Bar, 209 N. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for Kmarcella, Inc.,
dba Donnelly's Pub, 110 College St.; Outdoor Service Area for Caffrey, Inc., dba
DC's, 124 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Devotay, Inc., dba Devotay, 117
N Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for Bandits, LLC, dba EI Bandito's, 327 Market St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Twenty Three LLC, dba Iowa Chop House, 223 Washington
St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 17-138, ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017; RES. 17-139,
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE NOVEMBER 1, 2016
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ALTA PLANNING
& DESIGN TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY BICYCLE
MASTER PLAN PROJECT; RES. 17-140, AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT
FOR THE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF LIME RESIDUAL MATERIAL; RES. 17-
141, APPROVING EARLY RELEASE OF FUNDS RETAINED PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 26 AND CHAPTER 573 FOR THE CITY HALL LOBBY, REVENUE,
HARVAT HALL & NDS RENOVATION PROJECT; RES. 17-142, APPROVING THE
EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF WESTCOTT SECOND
ADDITION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. (SUB16-00009/SUB16-00010); Approving
the appointment of Ben Nelson as the City Council Liaison and Gustave Stewart as
the Alternate City Council Liaison from the University of Iowa Student Government
(UISG) to the City Council until May 1, 2018; Authorizing the City Manager to sign
estoppel certificates with respect to parking agreements and the sale of the Sheraton
Hotel.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 17-143, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY
16, 2017 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2017 HEBL AVENUE
IMPROVEMENTS 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. 17-144, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR MAY 16TH TO CONSIDER A GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BREAD
GARDEN OF IOWA CITY, L.C. FOR PED MALL SPACE ADJACENT TO THEIR
DOWNTOWN LOCATION; Setting a public hearing for May 16 on a resolution
approving an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to address mitigating impact of
redevelopment on existing tenants of multi -family buildings (CPA17-00001); Setting a
public hearing for May 16 on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3,440
square feet of property located 812 S. Summit Street from Low Density Single Family
Residential with Historic District Overlay (RS-5/OHD) Zone to Neighborhood
Commercial with Historic District Overlay (CN-1/OHD) (REZ17-00006).
Correspondence: Ryan DeClerck regarding Recent Ordinance [Staff response
included]; Donald Baxter regarding Road -striping season is coming up: A request
[Staff response included]; Kayla Cress regarding Park Rule of no alcohol, even for
small events; Kate Revaux regarding USGBC Iowa- Annual Meeting Invitation;
Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition regarding Say Goodbye to Andy; Jean
Florman regarding Iowa City roads [Staff response included]; Acting Sr.
Transportation Engineering Planner regarding Removal of (1) parking meter space
and installation of (1) NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the northwest corner
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and removal of (1) parking meter space on the northeast corner of the East
Bloomington Street and North Van Buren Street intersection; City Engineer regarding
Competitive Quotation Results; Tom Hertz regarding Farmer's Market Plastic Bag Ban
[Staff response included].
Brandon Ross appeared regarding his opposition to the Iowa "Stand Your Ground
Rule", and displeasure of Chauncey Swan Park disappearing to benefit a few wealthy
individuals.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 38.49 acres from Interim
Development Multifamily (ID -RM) Zone and 3.52 acres from Rural Residential (RR -1) to
Medium Density Multifamily (RM -20) Zone located south of Lehman Avenue, east of
Soccer Park Road (REZ15-00019). The Mayor requested Council Members report any
ex parte communications and none were reported. Development Services Coordinator
Yapp presented a power point. The following individuals appeared: David Bright, Steve
Gordon, 211 Highland Dr., representing owners of property; Charlie Eastham, 953
Canton St.; Mike Pugh, representing applicant; Alicia Trimble, 2232 California Ave., Mark
Signs, 1825 Hollywood Blvd. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims to accept
correspondence from Nick Bergus.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance rezoning 38.49 acres from
Interim Development Multifamily (ID -RM) Zone and 3.52 acres from Rural Residential
(RR -1) to Medium Density Multifamily (RM -20) Zone located south of Lehman Avenue,
east of Soccer Park Road (REZ15-00019), be given first vote. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the ordinance failed, 0/6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: None. Nays: Cole, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton, Botchway. Absent: Dickens.
A public hearing was held on an ordnance rezoning 12.28 acres of property from
Low Density Single Family Residential (RS -5) and Low Density Multifamily Residential
(RM -12) to Planned Development Overlay/Low Density Single Family Residential (OPD -
5) Zone and Planned Development Overlay/Low Density Multifamily Residential
(OPD/RM-12) Zone and approving a Preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan for
the Larson Subdivision, a 2 -lot, residential subdivision located north of Scott Boulevard
between Hickory Heights Lane and First Avenue (REZ16-00008/SUB16-00012). The
Mayor requested Council Members report any ex parte communications and none were
reported. Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, that the ordnance rezoning 12.28 acres of
property from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS -5) and Low Density Multifamily
Residential (RM -12) to Planned Development Overlay/Low Density Single Family
Residential (OPD -5) Zone and Planned Development Overlay/Low Density Multifamily
Residential (OPD/RM-12) Zone and approving a Preliminary Sensitive Areas
Development Plan for the Larson Subdivision, a 2 -lot, residential subdivision located
north of Scott Boulevard between Hickory Heights Lane and First Avenue (REZ16-
00008/SUB16-00012), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14: Zoning, Article 2G,
Riverfront Crossings and Eastside Mixed Use Districts Form -Based Development
Standards, to add zoning standards for the new Orchard Subdistrict. Planner Howard
presented a power point. Mark Seabold, architect for Shive Hattery appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, that the ordinance amending Title 14: Zoning,
Article 2G, Riverfront Crossings and Eastside Mixed Use Districts Form -Based
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Development Standards, to add zoning standards for the new Orchard Subdistrict, be
given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately .705
acres of property located at 619 and 627 Orchard Court from Planned Development
Overlay — Low Density Single Family (OPD -5) Zone to Riverfront Crossings - Orchard
(RFC -O) ZONE (REZ17-00003). The Mayor requested Council Members report any ex
parte communications and none were reported. Planner Howard presented a power
point. Mark Seabold, architect with Shive Hattery appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately .705 acres of property located at 619 and 627 Orchard Court from Planned
Development Overlay — Low Density Single Family (OPD -5) Zone to Riverfront Crossings -
Orchard (RFC -0) ZONE (REZ17-00003), be given first vote. Individual Council Members
expressed their views.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 4,550 square feet
of property from Central Business Service (CB -2) Zone to Central Business Support (CB -
5) Zone located at 202 North Linn Street (Corridor State Bank Property) (REZ17-00004).
The Mayor requested Council Members report any ex parte communications, and Council
Members Cole, Thomas, and Throgmorton reported. Development Services Coordinator
Yapp and Ross Nusser, applicant, presented power points. Joe Holland appeared.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. There will be more information
provided before final vote after the May 25th Good Neighbor meeting.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance ordinance rezoning
approximately 4,550 square feet of property from Central Business Service (CB -2) Zone to
Central Business Support (CB -5) Zone located at 202 North Linn Street (Corridor State
Bank Property) (REZ17-00004), be given first vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 17-4703, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, SITE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, ARTICLE A: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING,
TO ELIMINATE THE PARKING REQUIREMENT FOR PROPERTIES IN THE
DOWNTOWN PLANNING DISTRICT, ZONED CB -5 AND, IN PART, HISTORIC
DISTRICT OVERLAY, AND TO INCREASE THE REQUIRED BICYCLE PARKING AND
TO INCLUDE A REFERENCE TO THE CB -5 FORM BASED CODE EXEMPTION
WHICH ALLOWS MODIFICATION OF PARKING PLACEMENT STANDARDS, be voted
on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Cabin 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 Mims, to adopt RES. 17-145, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF AGREEMENT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CABIN 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 Burlington Clinton Street
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Intersection Improvements 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. Civil Engineer Jason Reichart presented a power point.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to adopt RES. 17-146, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF AGREEMENT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BURLINGTON CLINTON STREET INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS 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 Riverfront Crossings Park,
Phase 1 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. Parks & Rec.
Director Seydell Johnson presented a power point.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 17-147, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF AGREEMENT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS PARK, PHASE 1
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 Davenport Brick Street
Reconstruction Project, authorizing execution of a temporary construction easement
agreement with the University of Iowa, 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. Senior Civil Engineer Dave Panos presented a power point. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Public Works will update our brick street
inventory and provide a map depicting location of brick streets with general prioritization
of repairs for further Council review.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 17-148, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF AGREEMENT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DAVENPORT BRICK STREET RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, 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 authorizing the filing of an application with
the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY2018 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance
and Federal Transit Administration Funding. Transportation and Resource Mgmt.
Director O'Brien present for discussion.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to adopt RES. 17-149, AUTHORIZING
THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR FY2018 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 4,
Alcoholic Beverages, Chapter 5, Prohibitions and Restrictions, Section 5 Open
Containers, to allow open containers to be carried from one licensed premises directly
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into another, be given second vote. Assistant to the City Manager Andrew present for
discussion. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from
Carol deProsse.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 17-150, DIRECTING SALE
OF $9,765,000 (AMOUNT SUBJECT TO CHANGE) GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 2017A. Finance Director Bockenstedt summarized bond items 14 through 19
and introduced Financial Advisor Larry Burger, Speer Financial, who reported on bond
sale results.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 17-151, AUTHORIZING THE
REDEMPTION OF OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES,
SERIES 2009C, OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, DATED JUNE 8,
2009, AND DIRECTING NOTICE BE GIVEN.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 17-152, DIRECTING SALE
OF $5,235,000 (AMOUNT SUBJECT TO CHANGE) SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING
BONDS, SERIES 2017B.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 17-153, AUTHORIZING THE
REDEMPTION OF OUTSTANDING SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN
NOTES, SERIES 2009A, OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, DATED MAY
18, 2009, AND DIRECTING NOTICE BE GIVEN.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, to adopt RES. 17-154, DIRECTING SALE OF
$5,910,000 (AMOUNT SUBJECT TO CHANGE) WATER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES
2017C.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, to adopt RES. 17-155, AUTHORIZING THE
REDEMPTION OF OUTSTANDING WATER REVENUE REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN
NOTES, SERIES 2009B, OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, DATED MAY
18, 2009, AND DIRECTING NOTICE BE GIVEN.
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. 17-4704, PROVIDING THAT GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES
LEVIED AND COLLECTED EACH YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THAT
AREA ADDED TO THE CITY -UNIVERSITY PROJECT 1 URBAN RENEWAL AREA
PURSUANT TO THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT THERETO IN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, COUNTY OF JOHNSON, STATE OF IOWA, BY AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
STATE OF IOWA, CITY OF IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF JOHNSON, IOWA CITY
COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OTHER TAXING DISTRICTS, BE PAID TO A
SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON LOANS,
REBATES, GRANTS, MONIES ADVANCED TO AND INDEBTEDNESS, INCLUDING
BONDS ISSUED OR TO BE ISSUED, INCURRED BY SAID CITY IN CONNECTION
WITH THE CITY -UNIVERSITY PROJECT 1 URBAN RENEWAL PLAN, be voted on for
final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. Economic Coordinator Ford present for discussion
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving amendment No. 15 to the
City -University Project 1 Urban Renewal Plan to add projects to the Urban Renewal Area.
Economic Coordinator Ford presented a power point.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 17-156, APPROVING
AMENDMENT NO. 15 TO THE CITY -UNIVERSITY PROJECT 1 URBAN RENEWAL
PLAN TO ADD PROJECTS TO THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a development agreement,
including the transfer of land, by and between the City of Iowa City and Augusta Place,
LLC. Economic Coordinator Ford presented a power point. Individual Council Members
expressed their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded Thomas, to adopt RES. 17-157, APPROVING A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, (AUGUSTA PLACE) INCLUDING THE TRANSFER OF
LAND, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND AUGUSTA PLACE, LLC.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 17-158, 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.
Mayor Throgmorton left the meeting briefly.
Mayor Pro tem Botchway now presiding.
The Mayor Pro tem noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and
Commissions: Airport Commission for a four year term, July 1, 2017; Community Police
Review Board for two vacancies to fill four year terms, July 1, 2017 — July 1, 2021;
Historic Preservation Commission for a Longfellow Representative, for a Northside
Representative and two vacancies for At Large Representatives, July 1, 2017 — July 1,
2021; Housing and Community Development Commission for three vacancies to fill three
year terms July 1 — July 1, 2020; Library, Board of Trustees for two vacancies to fill six-
year terms, July 1, 2017 —June 30, 2023; Planning and Zoning Commission for a five year
term, July 1, 2017 —July 1, 2022; Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to
fill three year terms, July 1, 2017 — July 1, 2020; 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). Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 9, 2017. New:
Senior Center Commission for I an unexpired term, upon appointment — December 31,
2020. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Moved by
Mims, seconded by Thomas to accept correspondence from Thomas Schulein
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.]
University of Iowa Student Government Liaison, Benjamin Nelson appeared thanking
Council for their welcoming and introduced new University of Iowa Student Alternate
Gustave Stewart.
Mayor Throgmorton returned to the meeting.
Mayor Throgmorton reported on his recent trip to Baghdad and the generosity and
hospitality he and Chris Merrill received. The Mayor wore a shawl he received as a gift
and presented a handmade leather fan, from Iraq to the City. Noted his email from Tom
Cochran, U.S. Conference of Mayors, regarding sanctuary cities, and it's definition for
cities.
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Council Member Taylor reported on the successful Council Listening Post at the
Broadway Neighborhood Center and was encouraged by citizen participation.
Council Member Thomas also attended the Council Listening Post and echoed
Council Members Taylors remarks. He also participated in a panel discussion at Zion
Lutheran and thanked them for their community service.
Council Member Mims noted the Unity Dinner coming up on May 6 at Robert A. Lee
Recreation Center and Human Rights awards on May 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Englert.
Mayor Pro tem Botchway expressed his enthusiasm for the Farmers Market season
starting up and Flyover Fashion Fest coming up on weekend.
Council Member Cole reported that he would like to see a discussion on CB2 Parking
issue.
Assistant City Manager Monroe reported that she received very positive feedback
from a citizen regarding recent Council Listening Post.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn regular meeting at 11:10 p.m.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY 5a(l)
% MEMORANDUM
Date: April 27, 2017
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Julie Voparil, Deputy City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 18, 2017, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole. Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
UISG: Simpson, Nelson
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Voparil, Matherly, Boothroy, Havel, Bockenstedt,
Bowers, Dulek, Knoche, Yapp
Police Chief Matherly presented an overview of the Disproportionate Minority Contact Strategy
breaking down into four areas: Goals and Objectives, Education & Training, Community
Outreach, Deployment of Resources. Council discussed various aspects of data presented and
working with other local police departments.
Action: Staff will a resolution concerning racial profiling for Council consideration at a future
meeting. Council supported the proposals made by the Police Chief. Need to continue to
publicly report on progress, working toward setting a firm goal on the reduction of
Disproportionate Minority Contact in traffic stops, consent searches and related outcomes;
increased role of CPRB in policy review, and to continue to explore ways to connect and
communicate with the immigrant community.
uouncii iviemoer mems nignugnteo reasons for supporting the upcoming ICCSD Referendum.
Consensus among Council to pass a resolution in support of the bond referendum. City
Attorney Dilkes noted that the state code provision prohibiting use of public resources for
political purposes expressly allows for such a resolution. Council discussed ways to use the
City channel to put out information about the referendum and the City Attorney reminded
Council Members that such information must be informational/factual and that city resources
could not be used to expressly advocate for passage (e.g. "vote yes").
Action: City Manager's Office staff will share the ICCSD ballot language with the Council in a
future Information Packet and follow up with a resolution of support. Staff will explore ways to
use factual information in video to inform the community about recent improvements to local
schools and outlining improvements in the District's Facilities Master Plan.
CITY CLERK RECRUITMENT
Council Member Mims, Chair of the search committee, gave an overview of process.
Consensus of Council Members to do an internal search with residency requirement preferred;
but not required.
Action: Human Resources will immediately post the City Clerk position internally for the
required 10 day period. The posting will indicate that residency is preferred with the
understanding that Council selection of a clerk who will not reside in Iowa City will require the
Council to amend the City Code. Upon completion of the application period staff will engage the
Council review committee (Mims, Taylor and Thomas) and determine next steps.
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April 18, 2017
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CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Throgmorton noted that there are (5) proclamations on formal agenda. Stated he would
like other Council Members to read the first three for a variety of voices. The following Council
Members agreed to read proclamations: Thomas - Arbor Day Proclamation: Taylor - Minimum
Wage Dickens - Community Development Week.
➢ April
1) (IP5 - Mid American Energy Report...) Council Member Taylor said that she was
impressed with their commitment to renewable energy which is in line with our climate
action plan, and spoke to the conversion to LED lights in her neighborhood that make it
brighter and safer. Mayor Throgmorton stated that the report doesn't distinguish
between generating capacity and electric energy generated and questioned what will be
provided by renewables. Council Member Cole mentioned they are doing great work but
as a community we should set higher expectations.
2) (IP 11 - Housing & Community Development Commission draft minutes...) Allocating
CDBG funds/HOME... Mayor Pro tem Botchway commended HCDC on their work in
relation to CDBG funds. City Manager Fruin reported that he will be in Washington D.C.
next week and advocating for CDBG and HOME funds.
➢ April 13
1) (IP6 - Pending items...) Mayor Throgmorton brought up Neighborhood Stabilization
which was pulled from May 2 topics. (City Manager Fruin reported that they are in the
process of communicating with other cities and will re -schedule.) Mayor Throgmorton
also asked for Code changes in relation to the Lusk property be added to unscheduled
pending work session list. reviewed. City Manager Fruin reported that there will be a
number of post -legislative topics to discuss.
2) (IP 10 - Police Department awarded accreditation...) Council Member Mims
congratulated the Police Department on their continuing accreditation this year.
3) (IP 12 - Finance award for financial reporting...) Council Member Mims congratulated
Finance Department for their financial reporting award and noted the improved
readability with each year.
4) (IP 19 - Mosque Open House...) Mayor Pro tem Botchway reported a great event and
thanks Police officers for attending.
5) (IP 8 ... Sustainability & Carbon Reduction Projects...) Assistant City Manager Monroe
welcomes Council's feedback on projects outlined for renewable energy. Council
Members discussed their preferences from list of (6) projects. The May 2 I work session
will begin at 5:00 with a presentation from the Library on the Bookmobile followed by
continuing discussion on Sustainability topic.
Meeting ended 6:40 p.m.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 4/18/17
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: None.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Award to Weber Elementary School
student: Parker Vick.
The Mayor proclaimed: Arbor Day — April 28, Parks & Recreation Dir. Seydell-
Johnson accepting; Minimum Wage; Community Development Week — April 17-26, Peter
Byler, Housing & Community Development Commission accepting, Earth Day — April 22,
Iowa City Climate Change Advocates and 100 Grannies accepting; A Week Of Peace
and Friendship With the People of Baghdad — April 23-29.
Joe Demarest, President of the Iowa City Kickers Club, presented a check to Parks &
Recreation Dir. Seydell-Johnson for $10,000.
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: April 4, Work Session; April 4, Regular Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Historic
Preservation Commission - February 9; Public Art Advisory Committee - March 2.
Permit Motions and resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Sams Pizza IC, Inc., 441 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor
License for Basta, 121 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Club, 1550
S. First Ave.; RES. 17-113, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to First Avenue Club, 1550
South First Avenue; Class C Liquor License for Shakespeare's, 819 15t Ave S Outdoor
Service Area for Shakespeare's, 819 1st Ave S Special Class C Liquor License for
joensy's Rest, 2563 North Dodge St. New: RES. 17-114, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE
PERMIT to City Liquor, 425 S. Gilbert St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 17-115, AWARDING CONTRACT TO LL
PELLING COMPANY FOR $162,750.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WETHERBY PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; RES. 17-116, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR TACTICAL TEAM
(SRT) TRAINING AND RESPONSE; RES. 17-117, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE BY
THE CITY TO HEBL AVE.; Approve disbursements in the amount of $14,412,074.57
for the period of March 1 through March 31, 2017, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit; RES. 17-118, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
BURLINGTON CLINTON STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Official Actions
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Setting Public Hearings: RES. 17-119, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 2,
2017 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY PARK CABIN RESTORATION
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 May 2 on an ordinance rezoning
38.49 acres from Interim Development Multifamily (ID -RM) Zone and 3.52 acres from
Rural Residential (RR -1) to Medium Density Multifamily (RM -20) Zone located south
of Lehman Avenue, east of Soccer Park Road (REZ15-00019). Setting a public
hearing for May 2 on an ordinance rezoning 12.28 acres of property from Low Density
Multifamily Residential (RM -12) to Planned Development Overlay/Low Density
Multifamily Residential (OPD/RM-12) Zone and approving a preliminary sensitive
areas development plan for the Larson Subdivision, a 2 -lot, residential subdivision
located north of Scott Boulevard between Hickory Heights Lane and First Avenue.
(REZ16-00008/SUB 16-00012).
Setting a public hearing for May 2 on an ordinance amending Title 14: Zoning,
Article 2G, Riverfront Crossings and eastside mixed use districts form -based
development standards, to add zoning standards for the new Orchard Subdistrict
within the Riverfront Crossings district located north of Benton Street and west of
Orchard Street; Setting a public hearing for May 2 on an ordinance rezoning property
from Planned Development Overlay — Low Density Single Family (OPD -RS -5) Zone to
Riverfront Crossings -Orchard Zone (RFC -O) for approximately 30,710 square feet of
property located at 619 and 627 Orchard Court (REZ17-00003); Setting a public
hearing for May 2 on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 4,550 square
feet of property from Central Business Service (CB -2) Zone to Central Business
Support (CB -5) Zone located at 202 North Linn Street (Corridor State Bank Property)
(REZ17-00004); RES. 17-120, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 2, 2017 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BURLINGTON CLINTON STREET
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS 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. 17-121, SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 2, 2017 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS PARK, PHASE 1 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. 17-122, OF
INTENT TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
AUGUSTA PLACE, LLC, WHICH INCLUDES TRANSFER OF LAND DESCRIBED
THEREIN, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 2, 2017 THEREON AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 17-123, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 2, 2017 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
DAVENPORT BRICK STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
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April 18, 2017
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Correspondence: Philip Hauck regarding Langenberg Avenue; Stevie Toomey
(x3): District recycling pilot [Staff responses included]; Johnson County Affordable
Housing Coalition Invitation regarding Universities and Affordable Housing; Carol
deProsse x2 regarding Golf Course; Black Hawk Mini Park [Staff response included];
Karen Kuhn IDNR regarding Public Notice for U. of I.; Laurie Nash regarding Johnson
County's annual Celebration of the Young Child Breakfast Invite; Shams Ghoneim
(x2) regarding Invitation April 14 [Responses from Miriam Amer, Dorothy Paul]; Karyl
Bohnsack regarding Letter to Economic Development Committee; Jerry Bokassa (x2)
regarding Homeless Shelter; Kathryn Atkinson regarding Lower City Park not a good
site for Easter Egg Drop this Saturday, maybe use a soccer park instead? [Staff
response included]; Helena Laroche regarding Deer; Acting Sr. Transportation
Engineering Planner regarding Install (1) STOP sign on North Riverside Drive for
northbound motorists at the intersection with River Street; Christopher Clough -Hunter
regarding GSS Statement on BOR, COGS and Collective Bargaining; Blair Frank
regarding An appeal and some clarity about Gaia's Peace Garden.
Dennis Befeler, 234 Hutchinson Avenue appeared regarding staff enforcement of
building code. Blair Frank appeared regarding Gaia's Peace Garden evolution, his gift to
the city. Jacob Simpson, University of Iowa Student Government representative,
appeared expressing his thanks for serving and noting accomplishments made.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Site
Development Standards, Article A: Off street parking and loading, to eliminate the parking
requirement for properties in the Downtown Planning District, zoned CB -5 and, in part,
Historic District Overlay, and to increase the required bicycle parking and to include a
reference to the CB -5 Form Based Code Exemption which allows modification of parking
placement standards.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Site
Development Standards, Article A: Off street parking and loading, to eliminate the parking
requirement for properties in the Downtown Planning District, zoned CB -5 and, in part,
Historic District Overlay, and to increase the required bicycle parking and to include a
reference to the CB -5 Form Based Code Exemption which allows modification of parking
placement standards, 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-
4702, AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, ARTICLE 5B, SIGN REGULATIONS, TO
ADJUST THE SIGN ALLOWANCE FOR FASCIA (BUILDING WALL) SIGNS IN THE
CENTRAL BUSINESS ZONES AND CERTAIN RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS
SUBDISTRICTS, 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 instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $153,000 General Obligation Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 17-124, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $153,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $6,849,000 General Obligation Bonds.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 17-125, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $6,849,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $542,480 General Obligation Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 17-126, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $542,480
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $510,000 General Obligation Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 17-127, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $510,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $408,000 General Obligation Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 17-128, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $408,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $664,000 General Obligation Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.17-129, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $664,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 17-130, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 17-131, DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT
FOR SALE OF $9,765,000 (DOLLAR AMOUNT SUBJECT TO CHANGE) GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2017A, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING
PROCEDURES.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $5,925,000 sewer revenue refunding bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 17-132, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,925,000
SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS.
A public hearing was held on resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $7,500,000 Water Revenue Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 17-133, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,500,000
WATER REVENUE BONDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 17-134, DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT
FOR SALE OF $5,235,000 (DOLLAR AMOUNT SUBJECT TO CHANGE) SEWER
REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 20178, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC
BIDDING PROCEDURES.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 17-135, DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT
FOR SALE OF $5,910,000 (DOLLAR AMOUNT SUBJECT TO CHANGE) WATER
REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2017C, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING
PROCEDURES.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance providing that general property taxes levied
and collected each year on all property located within that area added to the City -
University Project 1 Urban Renewal Area (Augusta Place) pursuant to the fourteenth
amendment thereto in the City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, State of Iowa, by and for
the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, Iowa City
Community School District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for
payment of principal and interest on loans, rebates, grants, monies advanced to and
indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said city in connection
with the City -University project 1 Urban Renewal Plan, be given first vote.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 4, Alcoholic Beverages,
Chapter 5,. Prohibitions and Restrictions, Section 5 Open Containers, to allow open
containers to be carried from one licensed premises directly into another, be given first
vote. Nancy Bird, Iowa City Downtown District appeared and introduced new Nighttime
Mayor, Angela Winnike.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 17-136, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE WATER SERVICE
TO LACINA MEADOWS SUBDIVISION.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 17-137, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT BY DELETING ONE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT POSITION, IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BY ADDING ONE
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SUPERINTENDENT POSITION, AND AMENDING THE
ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT SUPERINTENDENT.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following Board and
Commission appointments, and all 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).
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Commission — One
vacancy to fill a four year term, July 1, 2017; — July 1, 2021; Community Police Review
Board for two vacancies to fill four year terms, July 1, 2017 — July 1, 2021; Historic
Preservation Commission for a Longfellow Representative, for a Northside
representative and to vacancies for At Large Representatives, July 1, 2017 — July 1,
2021; Housing and Community Development Commission for three vacancies to fill three
year terms July 1 — July 1, 2020. Library, Board of Trustees for two vacancies to fill six-
year terms, July 1, 2017 —June 30, 2023; Planning and Zoning Commission for a five year
term, July 1, 2017 —July 1, 2022; Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to
fill three year terms, July 1, 2017 — July 1, 2020. Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Tuesday, May 9, 2017.
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Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 8:33 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Depa ent. /
s/James A. Throgmorton, Mayor �
s/Julie Voparil, Deputy City Clerk V
Submitted for publication — 4/25/17.
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
APRIL 18, 2017
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes,
Voparil, Seydell-Johnson, Dyson, Bockenstedt, Ford, Havel, Hightshoe, Knoche, Yapp.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Award to Weber Elementary School
student: Parker Vick.
The Mayor proclaimed: Arbor Day — April 28, Parks & Recreation Dir. Seydell-
Johnson accepting; Minimum Wage; Community Development Week — April 17-26, Peter
Byler, Housing & Community Development Commission accepting, Earth Day — April 22,
Iowa City Climate Change Advocates and 100 Grannies accepting; A Week Of Peace
and Friendship With the People of Baghdad — April 23-29.
Joe Demarest, President of the Iowa City Kickers Club, presented a check to Parks &
Recreation Dir. Seydell-Johnson for $10,000.
Unless otherwise noted all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, that the items and recommendations
in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: April 4, Work Session; April 4, Regular Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Historic
Preservation Commission - February 9; Public Art Advisory Committee - March 2.
Permit Motions and resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Sams Pizza IC Inc., dba Sams Pizza IC, Inc., 441 S.
Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Jimmy Jack Mac, Inc., dba Basta, 121 Iowa
Ave.; Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Productions, Inc., dba First Avenue
Club, 1550 S. First Ave.; RES. 17-113, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to First Avenue
Productions, Inc., dba First Avenue Club, 1550 South First Avenue; Class C Liquor
License for Quzer Inc., dba Shakespeare's, 819 1st Ave S Outdoor Service Area for
Quzer Inc., dba Shakespeare's, 819 Vt Ave S Special Class C Liquor License for
joensy's Rest. Inc., dba joensy's Rest, 2563 North Dodge St. New: RES. 17-114, TO
ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Corridor Liquor Inc., dba City Liquor, 425 S. Gilbert
St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 17-115, AWARDING CONTRACT TO LL
PELLING COMPANY FOR $162,750.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WETHERBY PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; RES. 17-116, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR TACTICAL TEAM
(SRT) TRAINING AND RESPONSE; RES. 17-117, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE BY
THE CITY TO HEBL AVE.; Approve disbursements in the amount of $14,412,074.57
for the period of March 1 through March 31, 2017, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit; RES. 17-118, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
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PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
BURLINGTON CLINTON STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 17-119, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 2,
2017 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY PARK CABIN RESTORATION
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 May 2 on an ordinance rezoning
38.49 acres from Interim Development Multifamily (ID -RM) Zone and 3.52 acres from
Rural Residential (RR -1) to Medium Density Multifamily (RM -20) Zone located south
of Lehman Avenue, east of Soccer Park Road (REZ15-00019). Setting a public
hearing for May 2 on an ordinance rezoning 12.28 acres of property from Low Density
Multifamily Residential (RM -12) to Planned Development Overlay/Low Density
Multifamily Residential (OPD/RM-12) Zone and approving a preliminary sensitive
areas development plan for the Larson Subdivision, a 2 -lot, residential subdivision
located north of Scott Boulevard between Hickory Heights Lane and First Avenue.
(REZ16-00008/SUB 16-00012).
Setting a public hearing for May 2 on an ordinance amending Title 14: Zoning,
Article 2G, Riverfront Crossings and eastside mixed use districts form -based
development standards, to add zoning standards for the new Orchard Subdistrict
within the Riverfront Crossings district located north of Benton Street and west of
Orchard Street; Setting a public hearing for May 2 on an ordinance rezoning property
from Planned Development Overlay — Low Density Single Family (OPD -RS -5) Zone to
Riverfront Crossings -Orchard Zone (RFC -0) for approximately 30,710 square feet of
property located at 619 and 627 Orchard Court (REZ17-00003); Setting a public
hearing for May 2 on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 4,550 square
feet of property from Central Business Service (CB -2) Zone to Central Business
Support (CB -5) Zone located at 202 North Linn Street (Corridor State Bank Property)
(REZ17-00004); RES. 17-120, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 2, 2017 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BURLINGTON CLINTON STREET
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS 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. 17-121, SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 2, 2017 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS PARK, PHASE 1 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. 17-122, OF
INTENT TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
AUGUSTA PLACE, LLC, WHICH INCLUDES TRANSFER OF LAND DESCRIBED
THEREIN, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 2, 2017 THEREON AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 17-123, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 2, 2017 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
DAVENPORT BRICK STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY
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CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Philip Hauck regarding Langenberg Avenue; Stevie Toomey
(x3): District recycling pilot [Staff responses included]; Johnson County Affordable
Housing Coalition Invitation regarding Universities and Affordable Housing; Carol
deProsse x2 regarding Golf Course; Black Hawk Mini Park [Staff response included];
Karen Kuhn IDNR regarding Public Notice for U. of I.; Laurie Nash regarding Johnson
County's annual Celebration of the Young Child Breakfast Invite; Shams Ghoneim
(x2) regarding Invitation April 14 [Responses from Miriam Amer, Dorothy, Paul]; Karyl
Bohnsack regarding Letter to Economic Development Committee; Jerry Bokassa (x2)
regarding Homeless Shelter; Kathryn Atkinson regarding Lower City Park not a good
site for Easter Egg Drop this Saturday, maybe use a soccer park instead? [Staff
response included]; Helena Laroche regarding Deer; Acting Sr. Transportation
Engineering Planner regarding Install (1) STOP sign on North Riverside Drive for
northbound motorists at the intersection with River Street; Christopher Clough -Hunter
regarding GSS Statement on BOR, COGS and Collective Bargaining; Blair Frank
regarding An appeal and some clarity about Gaia's Peace Garden.
Dennis Befeler, 234 Hutchinson Avenue appeared regarding staff enforcement of
building code. Blair Frank appeared regarding Gaia's Peace Garden evolution, his gift to
the city. Jacob Simpson, University of Iowa Student Government representative,
appeared expressing his thanks for serving and noting accomplishments made.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Site
Development Standards, Article A: Off street parking and loading, to eliminate the parking
requirement for properties in the Downtown Planning District, zoned CB -5 and, in part,
Historic District Overlay, and to increase the required bicycle parking and to include a
reference to the CB -5 Form Based Code Exemption which allows modification of parking
placement standards. Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, that the ordinance amending Title 14,
Chapter 5, Site Development Standards, Article A: Off street parking and loading, to
eliminate the parking requirement for properties in the Downtown Planning District, zoned
CB -5 and, in part, Historic District Overlay, and to increase the required bicycle parking
and to include a reference to the CB -5 Form Based Code Exemption which allows
modification of parking placement standards, be given first vote. Mayor Throgmorton
stated that this further advances the development of City Hall parking lot and preserves
the Unitarian Church.
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. 17-4702, AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, ARTICLE 513,
SIGN REGULATIONS, TO ADJUST THE SIGN ALLOWANCE FOR FASCIA (BUILDING
WALL) SIGNS IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS ZONES AND CERTAIN RIVERFRONT
CROSSINGS SUBDISTRICTS, be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by
Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $153,000 General Obligation Bonds. No one
appeared. Finance Director Bockenstedt presented a power point with an overview of
bond proposals.
Complete Description
April 18, 2017
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 17-124, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $153,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $6,849,000 General Obligation Bonds. No one
appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 17-125, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $6,849,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $542,480 General Obligation Bonds. No one
appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to adopt RES. 17-126, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $542,480 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $510,000 General Obligation Bonds. No one
appeared.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 17-127, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $510,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $408,000 General Obligation Bonds. No one
appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Taylor, to adopt RES. 17-128, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $408,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $664,000 General Obligation Bonds. No one
appeared.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES.17-129, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $664,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds. No one
appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 17-130, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 17-131, DIRECTING THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $9,765,000 (DOLLAR AMOUNT SUBJECT TO
CHANGE) GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2017A, AND APPROVING
ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $5,925,000 sewer revenue refunding bonds. No
one appeared.
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Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to adopt RES. 17-132, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $5,925,000 SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS.
A public hearing was held on resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $7,500,000 Water Revenue Bonds. No one
appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to adopt RES. 17-133, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $7,500,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 17-134, DIRECTING THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $5,235,000 (DOLLAR AMOUNT SUBJECT TO
CHANGE) SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2017B, AND
APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 17-135, DIRECTING THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $5,910,000 (DOLLAR AMOUNT SUBJECT TO
CHANGE) WATER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2017C, AND APPROVING
ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance providing that general
property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within that area
added to the City -University Project 1 Urban Renewal Area (Augusta Place) pursuant to
the fourteenth amendment thereto in the City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, State of
Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Iowa City, County of Johnson,
Iowa City Community School District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund
for payment of principal and interest on loans, rebates, grants, monies advanced to and
indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said city in connection
with the City -University project 1 Urban Renewal Plan, be given first vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded Botchway, that the ordinance amending Title 4, Alcoholic
Beverages, Chapter 5, Prohibitions and Restrictions, Section 5 Open Containers, to allow
open containers to be carried from one licensed premises directly into another, be given
first vote. City Manager Fruin summarized ordinance. Nancy Bird, Iowa City downtown
district appeared and introduced new Nighttime Mayor , Angela Winnike. Council
Members expressed their views.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 17-136, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT TO
PROVIDE WATER SERVICE TO LACINA MEADOWS SUBDIVISION. Public Works Dir.
Knoche presented a power point.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt RES. 17-137, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT BY DELETING ONE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR -
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT POSITION, IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BY
ADDING ONE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SUPERINTENDENT POSITION, AND
AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SUPERINTENDENT. City Manager Fruin explained
departmental changes.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following Board and
Commission appointments, and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Commission for
an unexpired term, upon appointment — December 21, 2021; Airport Zoning Brd. of
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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). Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six
publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred. More information may
be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.)
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Commission — One
vacancy to fill a four year term, July 1, 2017; — July 1, 2021; Community Police Review
Board for two vacancies to fill four year terms, July 1, 2017 — July 1, 2021; Historic
Preservation Commission for a Longfellow Representative, for a Northside
representative and to vacancies for At Large Representatives, July 1, 2017 — July 1,
2021; Housing and Community Development Commission for three vacancies to fill three
year terms July 1 — July 1, 2020. Library, Board of Trustees for two vacancies to fill six-
year terms, July 1, 2017 —June 30, 2023; Planning and Zoning Commission for a five year
term, July 1, 2017 —July 1, 2022; Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to
fill three year terms, July 1, 2017 — July 1, 2020. Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Tuesday, May 9, 2017.
Council Member Rockne asked permission of Council to attend a work around
enterprise conference in Madison, WI. Reported he will be attending the third Unity
Potluck May 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Robert A Lee Rec Center and is pleased to
hear how community gardening program is progressing.
Council Member Dickens announced that the I.C. Trail, an organization that helps
elderly stay in homes longer and has an office in the Senior Center, will start their
membership drive on April 24th , and reported that the Farmers Market is starting up and
his trip to recent trip to Chaddick Green.
Mayor Pro tem Botchway thanked staff for GAR conference, reported that the Mission
Creek Festival was a success and attendance was great at the Big Grove concert.
Stated he is attending the I.C. Catholic Worker House Dinner April 30, 4-6 p.m.; attended
the Mosque Open House, and thanked the Police Dept. for their turn out; acknowledged
the Sanctuary Community Church and work of city staff on addressing issues.
Council Member Mims participated in CPRB forum. Mentioned the Crisis Intervention
Training Steering Committee, Access Center meetings and indicated she would like to
represent Council in upcoming negotiations with elected officials on this issue. Reported
that she attended "The Making of Hot Tamale Louie", at the Library which takes on the
issue of race and ethnicity and immigration.
Council Member Taylor stated that the Council Listening Post is on April 271h at the
Broadway Neighborhood Center at 5:00 and encouraged individuals to attend. In
accordance with the Minimum Wage Proclamation read earlier, wanted to thank
businesses for their support of $10.10 minimum wage.
Mayor Throgmorton reported on City Manager Fruin, Police Chief Matherly and his
meeting with the Center for Work Justice recently, the National Bookmobile Celebration at
Mercer Park, and enjoyed attending the Mosque Open House and a benefit for South
Sudan. Upcoming Events: April 19 the Civic "Citizen Diplomacy" award ceremony;
Earth Day (April 22) events -- Barbara Schlachter run/walk for victims of climate change
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at City Park and Trueblood Park and at Kent Park — "Physicians for Social Responsibility
and, A Passport to a Livable Future," 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mayor also stated he will be in
Baghdad for a week.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims to adjourn meeting at 8:33 p.m.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Julie Voparil, Deputy City Clerk