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27151� MEMORANDUM
Date: June 27, 2017
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, Deputy City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 20, 2017, 5:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council:
Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
Absent:
Botchway
UISG:
Nelson
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Dilkes, Fruehling, Andrew, Hightshoe, Bockenstedt, Boothroy,
Seydell Johnson, Yapp, O'Brien, Knoche, Jordan, Ford, Jennings, Rummel,
Kopping, Grier
INVEST HEALTH INITIATIVE
Invest Health team member Vickie Miene and Neighborhood Development Services Coordinator
Hightshoe presented a power point outlining the vision for the project which is that all Iowa City
residents deserve a healthy, safe, and vibrant neighborhood, that positively contributes to their
physical and their mental health with a goal specifically to reduce disparities for children and
adults with asthma, and for children and adults who have mental health and behavioral health
challenges, who are residing in low-income neighborhoods. Individual Council Members
expressed their views.
ACTION: No action at this time.
CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS
• (Item 3d(20) The Crossings, resolution approving final plat of the Crossings, Phase One
and Phase Two)... Mayor Throgmorton noted this will be pulled from the consent
calendar.
• (Item 3f(10) Burlington Clinton Street Intersection Improvements Project)... Mayor
Throgmorton stated there were no bids received and the project will likely be deferred
until next spring. Fruin stated the project will be bid in fall/winter.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION fMay 18, May 25, June 11
➢ June 8
1. (IP3 — Memo from Executive Board Iowa League of Cities: 2017 Annual Conference
& Exhibit).... Mayor Throgmorton stated he would be attending and if one other
Member wanted to attend to contact the City Manager.
2. (IP6 — Memo from Historic Preservation Staff. New Historic Preservation Fund
Program)... Mayor Throgmorton is hoping the new program will be publicized so the
City can publicize using that information, same for the Climate Action Grant program.
3. (IP9 — Invitation from Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition: Don't Miss the
Summer Mixer — June 21') ... Thomas mentioned the Summer Mixer.
Council Work Session
June 20, 2017
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➢ June 15
1. (IP5 — Letter to Mayor Throgmorton from Eli Gonzalez, Kmart Corporation: Closing
Store)... Mayor Throgmorton inquired if the City had any knowledge about what will
happen with the building. Fruin stated the current property owner has it listed for
sale and the City will have to see what ideas the new owners will have.
2. (IP9 — Memo from Deputy City Clerk — Proposed Council Meeting Schedule,
September — December 2017)... Council agreed to the proposed meeting schedule.
3. (1 P4 — Pending Work Session Topics)... City Manager Fruin is looking to make
progress on the residential occupancy and come back to Council at some point this
summer to refine the direction the City is taking. Cole and Taylor reported on the
Council Listening post at Kiwanis Park and other members stated how great the park
is.
Meeting ended 6:18 p.m.
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City Clerk's Office 356-5040.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 6/20/17
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council Members present: Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: Botchway.
The Mayor proclaimed: Juneteenth National Freedom Day — June 19, Eliza Willis,
Human Rights Commission member, accepting; Immigrant Heritage Month — June.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items on the Consent Calendar be received, or
approved, and/or adopted as amended and remove Item 3d(20), approving final plat of
the Crossings, Phase One and Phase Two, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB17-00010):
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: June 6, Work Session; June 6 Regular Formal Official & Complete; June 8
Special 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: April 13; Planning & Zoning Commission: May 4; Planning
& Zoning Commission: May 18.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Cactus Mexican Grill, 245 S. Gilbert St. Class
B Beer Permit for Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Outdoor
Service Area for Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class B Beer
Permit for Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 201 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for
Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 201 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Micky's Irish
Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Big Grove Brewery & Tap Room,
122 S Gilbert St.; Outdoor Service Area for Big Grove Brewery & Tap Room, 122 S.
Gilbert St.; Class C Beer Permit for Hawkeye Convenience Stores, 2875 Commerce
Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Hy -Vee Market Cafe, 812 S. Vt Ave.; Class C Liquor
License for Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City, 225 Hwy 1 W.; Outdoor Service Area
for Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City, 225 Hwy 1 W; Class C Liquor License for
T.C.B., 114 E. College St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Szechuan House, 320
E. Burlington St.; Res. 17-195, issue Cigarette Permits; Refund an unused portion of
a Class C Liquor License for Clinton Street Social Club, 18 '/z S. Clinton St.
Ownership Change: Class C Beer Permit for Deadwood, The, 6 S. Dubuque St. New:
Class C Liquor License for Los Agaves Mexican Grill, 2208 N Dodge St.; Outdoor
Service Area for Los Agaves Mexican Grill, 2208 N. Dodge St.; Class E Liquor
License for Casey's General Store #2781, 1410 Willow Creek Drive; Class C Liquor
License for Oryza, 5 Sturgis Corner Dr. #1000.
Resolutions and Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of
$21,484,491.15 for the period of May 1 through May 31, 2017, as recommended
by the Finance Director subject to audit. Disbursements are published and
permanently retained in the City Clerk's office in accordance with State Code;
Res. 17-196, amending the budgeted positions in the Transportation Services
Department and the executive pay plan by deleting one Transportation and
Official Actions
June 20, 2017
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Resource Management Director position and adding one Transportation
Services Director position; Res. 17-197, amending the AFSCME pay plan by
adding the position Historic Preservation Planner; Res. 17-198, rescinding the
2011 Personnel Policies and establishing amended Personnel Policies; Res. 17-
199, authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a Quality of Life
Block Grant agreement with Johnson County for funds to support the Iowa
City/Johnson County Senior Center; Res. 17-200, adopting Iowa City's FY17
Annual Action Plan Amendment #2, which is a sub -part of Iowa City's 2016-2020
Consolidated Plan (CITY STEPS); Res. 17-201, adopting Iowa City's FY18
Annual Action Plan which is a sub -part of Iowa City's 2016-2020 Consolidated
Pian (CITY STEPS); Res. 17-202, accepting the work for the Curb Ramp 2016
Project; Res. 17-203, accepting the work for the Sycamore Street and Lower
Muscatine Road Landscape Improvements Project 2016; Res. 17-204, accepting
the work for the Hickory Hill Park Trail Bridge Replacement Project; Res. 17-
205, accepting the work for the PCC Pavement Rehabilitation 2016 Project; Res.
17-206, accepting the work for the Asphalt Resurfacing Project 2016; Res. 17-
207, accepting the work for the 2016 Sidewalk Infill Project; Res. 17-208,
awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a
contract for construction of the 2017 Hebl Avenue Improvements Project; Res.
17-209, accepting the work for the storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, and
paving, public improvements for Mackinaw Village — Part Six; Res. 17-210,
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Corrective Deed to convey certain vacated
right-of-way known as Auditor's Parcel 2014085 to the adjacent property
owners; Res. 16-211, authorizing the redemption of outstanding general
obligation capital loan notes, series 2011A, of the City of Iowa City, State of
Iowa, dated June 8, 2011, and directing notice be given; Res. 17-212,
authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the FY2018 agreement
between the City of Iowa City and the City of University Heights for the
provision of transit service within the corporate limits of University Heights;
Res. 17-213, approving final plat of Churchill Meadows Part Four, Iowa City,
Iowa (SUB17-00005); Res. 17-214, approving final plat of Larson Subdivision,
Iowa City, Iowa (SUB17-00011).
Setting Public Hearings: Res. 17-215, setting a public hearing on July 18,
2017 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Riverfront Crossings Park, Phase 2 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. 17-216, setting a public hearing on
July 18, 2017 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for
the construction of the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center Remodeling 2017
Project, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the
City Engineer to place said plans on file for public inspection.
Correspondence: Anne Duggan (x2) regarding Bike Month Thanks; Richard Lamb
regarding Lawn Mowing Hazard [Staff response included]; Nick Wing regarding The
Use of Roadside Oral Fluid Drug Testing Kits for DUI -D Enforcement and Road
Safety; Nick Wing regarding The Raman spectrometer as a complementary
technology to immunoassay drug testing kits; Nancy Bird regarding thank you; Tim
and Mary Ruth regarding Moratorium on rental permits; Glen Kelley regarding
Suggestion for Mayor & Fire Chief; Jerry Bokassa regarding Issues; Carol Fausett &
Official Actions
June 20, 2017
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Family regarding Thank You; City Engineer regarding Burlington Clinton Street
Intersection Improvements Project; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of Do Not Enter on the north side of West Benton Street adjacent to an
exit -only driveway for a commercial site; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Install (1) "Stop" sign on Chadwick Lane at the intersection with Lower West Branch
Road; Acting Senior Transportation Engineering Planner regarding Install "No Parking
Any Time" signs on the east side of Hummingbird Lane between Lower West Branch
Road and Scott Park Drive; Senior Transportation Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of "No Parking Any Time" signs on east side of the alley between the 100
block of East Prentiss Street and East Harrison Street; Senior Transportation
Engineering Planner regarding Install (1) "No Parking Here to Alley" sign on the south
side of the 100 block of East Prentiss Street, west of the alley and install (1) "No
Parking Alley to Here' sign on the south side of the 100 block of East Prentiss Street,
east of the alley; Carol deProsse x3 regarding Question — Mowed Prairie [Staff
response included]; Shams Ghoneim, Harry Olmsted, Samir Amin, Ousainou Keita,
Mark Pries, regarding Invitation, Friday, June 23.
Adil Adams appeared regarding police presence at schools and mosques. Benjamin
Nelson appeared concerning neighborhood stabilization and student housing.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning of approximately
0.62 acres of land from Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone to Riverfront Crossings —
West Riverfront (RFC -WR) zone for property located at 513 S. Riverside Drive (REZ17-
00005). Moved and seconded to continue public hearing to July 18.
Moved and seconded to defer to July 18, the ordinance conditionally rezoning of
approximately 0.62 acres of land from Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone to Riverfront
Crossings — West Riverfront (RFC -WR) zone for property located at 513 S. Riverside
Drive (REZ17-00005).
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-
4711, for a rezoning to amend a Preliminary Planned Development Overlay (OPD)
Plan for 7.8 acres of property located West of Miller Avenue and South of Benton
Street (REZ17-00007), be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved and seconded
that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Del Holland.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 926 East Davenport Street and rescinding Resolution No 17-110.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 17-217, authorizing conveyance of a single
family home located at 926 East Davenport Street and rescinding Resolution No 17-
110.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the
Riverside Drive Urban Renewal Plan to add projects and to add land to the Urban
Renewal Area.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 17-218, approving Amendment No. 3 to the
Riverside Drive Urban Renewal Plan to add projects and to add land to the Urban
Renewal Area.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Happy Hollow park restroom
and shelter replacement 2017 project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany
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June 20, 2017
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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. 17-219, approving plans, specifications, form
of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Happy Hollow park
restroom and shelter replacement 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. 17-220, awarding contract and authorizing the
Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the City
Park Cabin Restoration Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 17-221, in support of the Saddlebrook
Meadows Development, Inc. application for the Workforce Housing Tax Incentives
Program from the Iowa Economic Development Authority to construct residential
housing at 2666 and 2674 Pinto Lane and 2769 and 2751 Blazing Star Drive and
committing local funds to the project.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 16, Public Works, Chapter 3,
City Utilities, Article H, Solid Waste, To Prohibit Landfilling of Corrugated Cardboard, 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-
4712, amending Title 8, Police Regulations, Chapter 5, Miscellaneous Offenses,
Section 12, Fireworks: to allow for the sale of some fireworks, revise definitions of
fireworks, and increase the penalty for use of fireworks within City limits, all in
compliance with newly amended State law, 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-
4713 amending Title 1, Administration, Chapter 8, Administrative Service
Departments, Section 1, Administrative Service Departments Organized: to revert
the title of the Transportation and Resource Management department to the
Transportation Services department to reflect a realignment of supervision over
Resource Management to the Public Works Director, 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 adopt Res. 17-222, 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.
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-
4714, amending Title 1, "Administration", Chapter 7, "City Officers; City Attorney,
City Clerk, City Manager", Section 2, "Appointment and Removal' to replace the
residency requirement for the position of City Clerk with a residency preferred
requirement, be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
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June 20, 2017
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Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 17-223, appointing Kellie K. Fruehling as City
Clerk and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign and the Deputy City Clerk to attest an
employment agreement. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Jan
Parent.
Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to Boards and
Commissions: Appoint Christopher Lawrence, 1930 California Ave., to the Airport
Commission for a four year term, July 1, 2017 — July 1, 2021; appoint Kenneth Bowen,
1210 Village Rd., to the Senior Center Commission for an unexpired term, upon
appointment — December 31, 2020. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from A. Jacob Odgaard.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following vacancies and all
will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for an unexpired term, upon
appointment - December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised); Airport Zoning Brd. of
Adjustment for an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 21, 2020; Airport
Zoning Commission for an unexpired term, upon appointment — December 21, 2021;
Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill a three-year
term, March 29, 2016 — July 1, 2019 (New District formed); Telecommunications
Commission for two vacancies to fill three year terms, July 1, 2017 — July 1, 2020.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Housing and Community
Development Commission for an unexpired term, upon appointment — July 1, 2018.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 11, 2017.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 8:08 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance partmepl--�
s/James A. Throgmorlon, M
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Submitted for publication — 6/26/17.W:e_a , k trx ��t�
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
JUNE 20, 2017
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council Members present: Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: Botchway. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew,
Dilkes, Fruehling, Ford, Jordan Seydell-Johnson, Grier, Yapp, Knoche, O'Brian, Rummel.
The Mayor proclaimed: Juneteenth National Freedom Day — June 19, Eliza Willis,
Human Rights Commission member, accepting; Immigrant Heritage Month — June.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the items on the Consent Calendar be
received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and remove Item 3d(20), approving
final plat of the Crossings, Phase One and Phase Two, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB17-00010):
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: June 6, Work Session; June 6 Regular Formal Official & Complete; June 8
Special 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: April 13; Planning & Zoning Commission: May 4; Planning
& Zoning Commission: May 18.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Poza Rica Foods, Inc., dba Cactus Mexican
Grill, 245 S. Gilbert St. Class B Beer Permit for Jimmy Jack's Inc., dba Jimmy Jack's
Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy Jack's Inc.,
dba Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class B Beer Permit for
Jimmy Jack's Inc., dba Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 201 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service
Area for Jimmy Jack's Inc., dba Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 201 S. Clinton St.; Class C
Liquor License for One Louder LLC, dba Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St.; Class
C Liquor License for Big Grove Iowa City LLC, dba Big Grove Brewery & Tap Room,
122 S Gilbert St.; Outdoor Service Area for Big Grove Iowa City LLC, dba Big Grove
Brewery & Tap Room, 122 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Beer Permit for Petroleum Services
Company, dba Hawkeye Convenience Stores, 2875 Commerce Dr.; Class C Liquor
License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Market Cafe, 812 S. 1s` Ave.; Class C Liquor
License for Iowa City Aerie No 695 Fraternal Order of Eagles, dba Fraternal Order of
Eagles, Iowa City, 225 Hwy 1 W.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Aerie No 695
Fraternal Order of Eagles, dba Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City, 225 Hwy 1 W;
Class C Liquor License for DTW INC., dba T.C.B., 114 E. College St.; Special Class C
Liquor License for 168 LLC, dba Szechuan House, 320 E. Burlington St.; Res. 17-195,
issue Cigarette Permits; Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for
Perries, L.L.C., dba Clinton Street Social Club, 18 'h S. Clinton St. Ownership
Change: Class C Beer Permit for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, The, 6 S.
Dubuque St. New: Class C Liquor License for Los Agaves Iowa City, Inc., dba Los
Agaves Mexican Grill, 2208 N Dodge St.; Outdoor Service Area for Los Agaves Iowa
City, Inc., dba Los Agaves Mexican Grill, 2208 N. Dodge St.; Class E Liquor License
for Casey's Marketing Company, dba Casey's General Store #2781, 1410 Willow
Creek Drive; Class C Liquor License for Sun Enterprises LLC, dba Oryza, 5 Sturgis
Corner Dr. #1000.
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June 20, 2017
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Resolutions and Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of
$21,484,491.15 for the period of May 1 through May 31, 2017, as recommended
by the Finance Director subject to audit. Disbursements are published and
permanently retained in the City Clerk's office in accordance with State Code;
Res. 17-196, amending the budgeted positions in the Transportation Services
Department and the executive pay plan by deleting one Transportation and
Resource Management Director position and adding one Transportation
Services Director position; Res. 17-197, amending the AFSCME pay plan by
adding the position Historic Preservation Planner; Res. 17-198, rescinding the
2011 Personnel Policies and establishing amended Personnel Policies; Res. 17-
199, authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a Quality of Life
Block Grant agreement with Johnson County for funds to support the Iowa
City/Johnson County Senior Center; Res. 17-200, adopting Iowa City's FY17
Annual Action Plan Amendment #2, which is a sub -part of Iowa City's 2016-2020
Consolidated Plan (CITY STEPS); Res. 17-201, adopting Iowa City's FY18
Annual Action Plan which is a sub -part of Iowa City's 2016-2020 Consolidated
Plan (CITY STEPS); Res. 17-202, accepting the work for the Curb Ramp 2016
Project; Res. 17-203, accepting the work for the Sycamore Street and Lower
Muscatine Road Landscape Improvements Project 2016; Res. 17-204, accepting
the work for the Hickory Hill Park Trail Bridge Replacement Project; Res. 17-
205, accepting the work for the PCC Pavement Rehabilitation 2016 Project; Res.
17-206, accepting the work for the Asphalt Resurfacing Project 2016; Res. 17-
207, accepting the work for the 2016 Sidewalk Infill Project; Res. 17-208,
awarding contract to Peterson Contractors in the amount of $ 943,064.02 and
authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for
construction of the 2017 Hebl Avenue Improvements Project; Res. 17-209,
accepting the work for the storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, and paving,
public improvements for Mackinaw Village — Part Six; Res. 17-210, authorizing
the Mayor to execute a Corrective Deed to convey certain vacated right-of-way
known as Auditor's Parcel 2014085 to the adjacent property owners; Res. 16-
211, authorizing the redemption of outstanding general obligation capital loan
notes, series 2011A, of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, dated June 8, 2011,
and directing notice be given; Res. 17-212, authorizing the Mayor to sign and
the City Clerk to attest the FY2018 agreement between the City of Iowa City and
the City of University Heights for the provision of transit service within the
corporate limits of University Heights; Res. 17-213, approving final plat of
Churchill Meadows Part Four, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB17-00005); Res. 17-214,
approving final plat of Larson Subdivision, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB17-00011).
Setting Public Hearings: Res. 17-215, setting a public hearing on July 18,
2017 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Riverfront Crossings Park, Phase 2 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. 17-216, setting a public hearing on
July 18, 2017 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for
the construction of the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center Remodeling 2017
Project, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the
City Engineer to place said plans on file for public inspection.
Complete Description
June 20, 2017
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Correspondence: Anne Duggan (x2) regarding Bike Month Thanks; Richard Lamb
regarding Lawn Mowing Hazard [Staff response included]; Nick Wing regarding The
Use of Roadside Oral Fluid Drug Testing Kits for DUI -D Enforcement and Road
Safety; Nick Wing regarding The Raman spectrometer as a complementary
technology to immunoassay drug testing kits; Nancy Bird regarding thank you; Tim
and Mary Ruth regarding Moratorium on rental permits; Glen Kelley regarding
Suggestion for Mayor & Fire Chief; Jerry Bokassa regarding Issues; Carol Fausett &
Family regarding Thank You; City Engineer regarding Burlington Clinton Street
Intersection Improvements Project; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of Do Not Enter on the north side of West Benton Street adjacent to an
exit -only driveway for a commercial site; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Install (1) "Stop" sign on Chadwick Lane at the intersection with Lower West Branch
Road; Acting Senior Transportation Engineering Planner regarding Install "No Parking
Any Time' signs on the east side of Hummingbird Lane between Lower West Branch
Road and Scott Park Drive; Senior Transportation Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of "No Parking Any Time' signs on east side of the alley between the 100
block of East Prentiss Street and East Harrison Street; Senior Transportation
Engineering Planner regarding Install (1) "No Parking Here to Alley" sign on the south
side of the 100 block of East Prentiss Street, west of the alley and install (1) "No
Parking Alley to Here" sign on the south side of the 100 block of East Prentiss Street,
east of the alley; Carol deProsse x3 regarding Question — Mowed Prairie [Staff
response included]; Shams Ghoneim, Harry Olmsted, Samir Amin, Ousainou Keita,
Mark Pries, regarding Invitation, Friday, June 23.
Adil Adams appeared regarding police presence at schools and mosques. Benjamin
Nelson appeared concerning neighborhood stabilization and student housing.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning of approximately
0.62 acres of land from Community Commercial (CC -2) Zone to Riverfront Crossings —
West Riverfront (RFC -WR) zone for property located at 513 S. Riverside Drive (REZ17-
00005). The Mayor requested Council Members disclose any ex parte communications
and none were reported. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens to continue public
hearing to July 18.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Thomas, to defer to July 18, the ordinance
conditionally rezoning of approximately 0.62 acres of land from Community Commercial
(CC -2) Zone to Riverfront Crossings — West Riverfront (RFC -WR) zone for property
located at 513 S. Riverside Drive (REZ17-00005).
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. 17-4711, for a rezoning to amend a Preliminary Planned
Development Overlay (OPD) Plan for 7.8 acres of property located West of Miller
Avenue and South of Benton Street (REZ17-00007), be voted on for final passage at
this time. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose any ex parte communications
and none were reported. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. Moved by Dickens, seconded by Mims, to accept
correspondence from Del Holland.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 926 East Davenport Street and rescinding Resolution No 17-110. No
one appeared.
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June 20, 2017
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt Res. 17-217, authorizing
conveyance of a single family home located at 926 East Davenport Street and
rescinding Resolution No 17-110.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the
Riverside Drive Urban Renewal Plan to add projects and to add land to the Urban
Renewal Area. Economic Development Coordinator Ford presented a power point.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt Res. 17-218, approving
Amendment No. 3 to the Riverside Drive Urban Renewal Plan to add projects and to
add land to the Urban Renewal Area.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Happy Hollow park restroom
and shelter replacement 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. Parks & Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson presented a power point.
Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt Res. 17-219, approving plans,
specifications, form of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
Happy Hollow park restroom and shelter replacement 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 Dickens, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 17-220, awarding contract
to North Construction LLC in the amount of $256,900 and authorizing the Mayor to
sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the City Park Cabin
Restoration Project. Parks & Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson presented a power
point. Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 17-221, in support of the
Saddlebrook Meadows Development, Inc. application for the Workforce Housing
Tax Incentives Program from the Iowa Economic Development Authority to
construct residential housing at 2666 and 2674 Pinto Lane and 2769 and 2751
Blazing Star Drive and committing local funds to the project. Neighborhood Services
Coordinator Hightshoe present for discussion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 16, Public
Works, Chapter 3, City Utilities, Article H, Solid Waste, To Prohibit Landfilling of
Corrugated Cardboard, be given first vote. Resource Management Superintendent
Jordan presented a power point. Council members expressed their views. Fruin
acknowledged all the hard work and effort of the Transportation & Resource Management
Director Chris O'Brien whose last day with the City was June 23rd.
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. 17-4712, amending Title 8, Police Regulations, Chapter 5,
Miscellaneous Offenses, Section 12, Fireworks: to allow for the sale of some
fireworks, revise definitions of fireworks, and increase the penalty for use of
fireworks within City limits, all in compliance with newly amended State law, 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 Dickens, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
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which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that Ord. 17-4713 amending Title 1, Administration, Chapter 8,
Administrative Service Departments, Section 1, Administrative Service
Departments Organized: to revert the title of the Transportation and Resource
Management department to the Transportation Services department to reflect a
realignment of supervision over Resource Management to the Public Works
Director, be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by
Dickens, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Transportation & Resource
Management Director O'Brien present for discussion. O'Brien also thanked Councils past
and present for their support.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 17-222, 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.
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. 17-4714, amending Title 1, "Administration", Chapter 7, "City
Officers; City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager", Section 2, "Appointment and
Removal" to replace the residency requirement for the position of City Clerk with a
residency preferred requirement, 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 Taylor, to adopt Res. 17-223, appointing Kellie K.
Fruehling as City Clerk and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign and the Deputy City
Clerk to attest an employment agreement. Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Thomas, to accept correspondence from Jan Parent.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, to make the following appointments to Boards
and Commissions: Appoint Christopher Lawrence, 1930 California Ave., to the Airport
Commission for a four year term, July 1, 2017 — July 1, 2021; appoint Kenneth Bowen,
1210 Village Rd., to the Senior Center Commission for an unexpired term, upon
appointment — December 31, 2020. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to accept
correspondence from A. Jacob Odgaard.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following vacancies and all
will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for an unexpired term, upon
appointment - December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised); Airport Zoning Brd. of
Adjustment for an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 21, 2020; Airport
Zoning Commission for an unexpired term, upon appointment — December 21, 2021;
Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill a three-year
term, March 29, 2016 — July 1, 2019 (New District formed); Telecommunications
Commission for two vacancies to fill three year terms, July 1, 2017 — July 1, 2020.
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.]
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The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Housing and Community
Development Commission for an unexpired term, upon appointment — July 1, 2018.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 11, 2017.
Council Member Thomas reminded everyone of the summer mixer with the Johnson
County Affordable Housing Coalition and Party in the Park at North Market Square and
encouraged them to attend.
Council Member Mims reported on her attendance at the Crisis Center's Hunger
Banquet and the Martini Shake -Off for Have Life fundraisers. Mims also announced she
would be attending the 50/50 by 2020 function encouraging women to get involved in
politics and mentioned that tickets for the Farm to Table Dinner are on sale.
Council Member Dickens stated he would be attending the ribbon cutting for Natural
Grocers in place of the Mayor. Dickens stated Alexander Lumber's showroom was having
a get together at their new facility and the playground is officially open at Miller
Frauenholtz Park.
Council Member Cole spoke about the community bar-b-que being put on by the
Black Voices Project at Wetherby Park. He also mentioned his visit to the old capitol in
Springfield, Illinois and how the old capitol in Iowa City is modeled after the one in
Springfield. He also encouraged citizens to explore all the parks in Iowa City.
Council Member Taylor thanked everyone who took the time to stop and talk with her
and Member Cole at the Council Listening Post held at Kiwanis Park. Taylor also
reminded everyone that the book mobile would be at all the Party in the Parks and that
the first ever Block Party was June 24th.
Mayor Throgmorton reported on speaking engagements at Merge's grand opening,
the IC Compassion's Refugee Summit, and participation in the Pride Parade. The Mayor
also stated he and the City Manager were meeting with members of the Metro Coalition in
Des Moines and that he was looking forward to Juneteenth at Mercer Park on June 24th
and mentioned the first National League of Cities City Summit will take place in North
Carolina this November which he will be attending. Throgmorton stated he reached out
to Governor Reynold's scheduler to try and set up a meeting to discuss topics of mutual
interest.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens to adjourn meeting at 8:08 p.m.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, Deputy City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 7/5/17
Iowa City City Council Special meeting, 1:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to approve final plat of the Crossings, Phase One and Phase
Two, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB17-00010).
Moved and seconded to adjourn Special Meeting at 1:01 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/James A. Throgmort ayor
s/Kellie K. Fruehling, City
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 5, 2017
Iowa City City Council Special meeting, 1:00 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, Dulek, Fruehling,
Boothroy, Yapp, Knoche, Havel.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Taylor, seconded by Cole, to approve final plat of the Crossings, Phase
One and Phase Two, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB17-00010).
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to adjourn Special Meeting at 1:01 p.m.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk