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Complete Description Of Council Activities
August 1, 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,
Fruehling, Seydell-Johnson, Tharp, Yapp, Walz, Knoche.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Taylor, seconded by Botchway, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk:July 18, Work Session: July 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 - June 14; Community Police Review Board - May 9; Economic
Development Committee - April 5; Economic Development Committee - April 14;
Human Rights Commission - June 20; Parks & Recreation Commission - May 10;
Planning & Zoning Commission: July 6.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for ND Express, Inc., dba J&S Express, 2221 Rochester Ave.;
Class C Liquor License for AKA White, Inc., dba The Summit Restaurant and Bar, 10
S. Clinton St.; Res. 17-242, to issue Dancing Permits to AKA White, Inc., dba The
Summit Restaurant and Bar, 10 S. Clinton Class C Liquor License for George's
Buffet, Inc., dba George's Buffet, 312 E. Market St.; Outdoor Service Area for
George's Buffet, Inc., dba George's Buffet, 312 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License
for Jaxco, LLC., dba Blackstone, 503 Westbury Dr. Suite 1; Outdoor Service Area for
Jaxco, LLC., dba Blackstone, 503 Westbury Dr. Suite 1; Special Class C Liquor
License for The Englert Civic Theatre, Inc., dba Englert Theatre, The, 221 E.
Washington St.; Class C Beer Permit for Cindy Ruppert, dba The Basket Cases, 601
St. Thomas Ct.; Class C Beer Permit for Casey's Marketing Company, dba Casey's
General Store #2761, 204 N. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for High Energy
Food Concepts Inc., dba Martini's 127 E. College St.; Outdoor Service Area for High
Energy Food Concepts Inc., dba Martini's, 127 E. College St.; Special Class C Liquor
License for Osaka House LLC., dba Osaka House, 122 E. Washington St.; Class C
Liquor License for Red Bike Iowa City LLC.,dba Billy's high hat diner, 630 Iowa Ave
(Formerly Augusta); Class C Liquor License for Eckhardt Management, dba 2 Dogs
Pub, 1705 S. 15t Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Chackalackal Inc., dba One Twenty
Six, 126 E. Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Gianluca Baroncini, dba
Baroncini Restaurant, 104 S. Linn St. Ownership Change: Class C Liquor License for
Red Bike Iowa City LLC.,dba Augusta, 630 Iowa Ave. New: Class C Liquor License
for Aramark Sports and Entertainment, dba Aramark, 825 Stadium Dr.; Class C Liquor
License for Aramark Sports and Entertainment, dba Aramark, 960 Evashevski Dr.;
Outdoor Service Area for Pizan LLC, dba Pizan, 113 Iowa Ave.
Resolutions and Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of
$30,334,498.60 for the period of June 1 through June 30, 2017, as recommended by
the Finance Director subject to audit; Res. 17-243, Authorizing the Award of a
Contract for Laser Printing and Bulk Mailing of the City of Iowa City Utility Bill;
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Res. 17-244, authorizing the City Manager to sign a one-year extension of the
listing agreement with Lepic-Kroeger Realtors for the 420th Street Industrial
Park; Res. 17-245, authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement with
Project Green for use of space in the Ashton House; Res. 17-246, repealing
Resolution No. 15-301 and approving a new compilation of contractual authority
delegated from the City Council to the City Manager which grants the City
Manager additional authority to disburse Community Development Assistance,
City Sponsored Event and Community Event Funding consistent with the
amounts Identified in the Annual Budget; Sign Leases of Real Property for a Term
of Three Years or Less, Contracts with Entities Providing Grant Funding to the
City when there is a City Match not Exceeding $150,000 for which there is funding
in the annual budget, and temporary construction easements on city property
with a duration not exceeding one year; and, and eliminates authority for the
Towncrest urban renewal grants as those programs no longer exist; Res. 17-
247, authorizing the award of a contract to provide, install, and service a new on
premise city-wide telephone system; Res. 17-248, authorizing the Mayor to sign
and City Clerk to attest Iowa City Fire Department Station 4 sharing and
indemnification agreement with Johnson County to allow the Johnson County
Ambulance Service to utilize a portion of Fire Station 4; Res. 17-249, accepting
the work for the Wastewater Clarifier Repairs Project; Res. 17-250, accepting
the work for the City Hall Lobby, Revenue, Harvat Hall $ NDS Renovation
Project; Res. 17-251, accepting the work for the Iowa Highway 1 / US Highway
218 Traffic Signal Pole Replacement Project; Res. 17-252, approving,
authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest an
Agreement by and between the City of Iowa City and Benchmark, Inc. of Cedar
Rapids, IA to provide engineering consultant services for the Water Treatment
Plant Roof Replacement and Water Distribution Building Repairs Project; Res.
17-253, authorizing the award of a contract for the supply of gasohol and diesel
fuel for the City's Equipment and Transit Divisions; Res. 17-254, authorizing the
purchase of Neptune water meters for the City's Water Division. Res. 17-255,
authorizing the City Manager to submit a Resource Enhancement and Protection
(REAP) grant application for Hickory Hill Park and to sign a grant agreement if
awarded.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for August 15 on a resolution
amending the North District Plan for approximately 70 acres west of Dubuque Street,
south of Interstate 80, and north and east of Mission Point Road and Mackinaw Drive,
to modify the land use map, accept a sensitive areas survey, and add certain,
housing, transportation and design goals (REZ17-00009); Setting a public hearing for
August 15 on an ordinance rezoning 2500 square feet of property from Planned High
Density Multi -Family Residential (PRM) zone to Riverfront Crossings — Central
Crossings (RFC -CX) Zone for property located at 114 E. Prentiss Street (REZ17-
00012); Setting a public hearing for August 15 on an ordinance rezoning 8800 square
feet of property at 10 S. Gilbert Street from Central Business Support (CB -5) Zone to
Central Business Support - Historic District Overlay (CB5-OHD) Zone establishing the
Unitarian -Universalist Church as a local Historic Landmark (REZ17-00013); Res. 17-
256, setting a public hearing on August 15, 2017 on plans, specifications, form
of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2017 Sewer
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Rehabilitation 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: Dan Cummins regarding The ArtiFactory Project; Carol deProsse
regarding Voting; Caroline Dieterle regarding Bond issue endorsement; Richard
Stapleton regarding Safety Concerns [Staff response included]; Dennis Kowalski
regarding Artpark 1978; Jerry Bokassa regarding Issues; Fred Meyer, Blair Frank,
Jonathan Sabin, Theresa Carbrey, Mary Kirkpatrick regarding Proposal to Grow
Community Gardens; Mark Nolte regarding Update and Invitation to utilize MERGE;
City Engineer regarding Competitive Quotation Results - Acting Senior Transportation
Engineering Planner: Installation and removal of "No Parking Any Time" signs on one
side of selected Peninsula Neighborhood streets. Installation of "No Parking Here to
Corner' and "No Parking Corner to Here" signs near the south corner of Foster Road
and Willenbrock Circle; Acting Senior Transportation Engineering Planner: Install (1)
"Stop" sign on Barrington Road at the intersection with American Legion Road.
Adil Adams, 2532 Bartelt Rd, Apt #1C, appeared concerning taxi regulations.
Education Advocacy Coordinator for Bicyclists of Iowa City, Bob Oppliger appeared
regarding bicycling education and the Slow Roll schedule. Airport Operations Specialist,
Michael Tharp, provided information on the Iowa City Optimist Club Pancake breakfast.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens to accept correspondence from Adil Adams.
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 by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, that the public hearing on 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), be continued indefinitely and first vote
of ordinance be deferred indefinitely.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 21.77 acres of
property located north of Rohret Road and west of Lake Shore Drive (Country Club
Estates), from Rural Residential, RRA (4.16 acres) and Interim Development—Single
Family Residential, ID -RS (17.61 acres) to Low Density Single Family Residential, RS -5,
zone (REZ17-00009). The Mayor requested Council Members disclose any ex parte
communications on the following item and none were reported. No one appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, that the public hearing on ordinance
rezoning approximately 21.77 acres of property located north of Rohret Road and west of
Lake Shore Drive (Country Club Estates), from Rural Residential, RRA (4.16 acres) and
Interim Development—Single Family Residential, ID -RS (17.61 acres) to Low Density
Single Family Residential, RS -5, zone (REZ17-00009), be continued to August 15 and
first vote of ordinance be deferred to August 15.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 1.59 acres of
property located west of Taft Avenue and east of Huntington Drive (Stone Bridge
Estates), from Medium Density Single -Family Residential (RS -8) zone to Low Density
Multi -Family RM -12, zone (REZ17-00011). The Mayor requested Council Members
disclose any ex parte communications and none were reported. No one appeared.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
1.59 acres of property located west of Taft Avenue and east of Huntington Drive (Stone
Bridge Estates), from Medium Density Single -Family Residential (RS -8) zone to Low
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Density Multi -Family RM -12, zone (REZ17-00011), be given first vote. Development
Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point. John Moreland, developer, appeared.
Individual Council Members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held on a resolution conveying a utility easement on and over
portions of the Iowa City Municipal Airport to accommodate construction of _additional
hangars. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Taylor, to adopt Res. 17-257, conveying a utility
easement on and over portions of the Iowa City Municipal Airport to accommodate
construction of additional hangars.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Water Treatment Plant
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Upgrade 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. City Manager Fruin presented information.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Cole, to adopt Res. 17-258, approving plans,
specifications, form of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
Water Treatment Plant Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Upgrade
Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City
Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that Ord. 17-4716, amending Title 9, Entitled "Motor Vehicles and
Traffic," Chapter 3, Entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, Entitled "Speed
Restrictions," Subsection B, Entitled "Exceptions" to establish a maximum
allowable speed of 35 mph on American Legion Road between the intersection of
Scott Boulevard and Taft Avenue and amending Subsection C, Entitled "School
Speed Zones" to establish a 20 mph school speed zone for Hoover Elementary
School, be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Taylor,
that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 9,
entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3, entitled 'Rules of the Road," Section 6,
entitled "Speed Restrictions," subsection C, entitled "School Speed Zones" to establish a
20 mph school speed zone for Horace Mann Elementary School effective for certain time
periods, be given first vote. Throgmorton stated he was glad to see the change.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Taylor, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that Ord. 17-4717, amending Title 16, "Public Works", Chapter 3, "City
Utilities", Article C, "Potable Water Use and Service", Section 10, "Private Wells
Restricted" to allow private wells to be installed by governmental entities within
city limits if determined by the City to be in the public interest and to clarify that
geothermal wells are not private water wells for purposes of this section of the City
Code, be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens,
that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Duane Kruse, 965 Slothower Rd,
appeared. Public Works Director Knoche present for discussion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, that the ordinance amending Title 16, entitled
"Public Works," Chapter 1, entitled "Streets, Sidewalks and Public Right of Way," to
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establish a permit process for placement of small cell antennae in the right of way, be
given first vote. City Attorney Dilkes and City Manager Fruin presented information.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 4, entitled
"Alcoholic Beverages" and Title 10, entitled "Public Ways and Property," to allow alcohol
in park shelters, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton,
Botchway. Nays: Cole. Parks & Recreation Director Seydell Johnson present for
discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 17-259, adopting the 2017
Iowa City Bicycle Master Plan. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to accept
correspondence from Feather Lacy, Diana Harris. Asst Transportation Planner Walz
present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Dick
Dorsweiler, Gustave Stewart, and Nancy Carlson appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 17-260, authorizing the City
Manager to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Housing Trust Fund of
Johnson County for the contribution and use of $325,000 for affordable housing.
Tracey Achenbach, Executive Director of the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County,
appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 17-261, Adopting Land
Banking Guidelines. City Manager Fruin presented information. Individual Council
Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 17-262, Approving Changes
to the Design of Augusta Place. City Manager Fruin presented a power point.
Throgmorton and Thomas expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 17-263, approving the
purchase agreement for 881 Park Place. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
6/1, with the following division of roll call: Ayes: Botchway, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Nays: Cole. City Manager Fruin presented a power point. Individual Council
Members expressed their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adopt Res. 17-264, Civil Litigation.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for an 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, —
One vacancy to FII 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. Applications must
be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 8. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and
be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish
additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise
vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication
costs will be incurred. More information may be found on the City website or in the City
Clerk's office.]
Council Member Thomas reported on the Splash with Summer in the ped mall
sponsored by the Downtown District and the Iowa City Fire Department.
Council Member Taylor encouraged the public to attend Party in the Park at Wetherby
and reminded everyone of the Iowa City Federation of Laborers' annual Labor Day picnic.
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Council Member Cole Mentioned his request for funding for the Growing Sustainable
Communities Conference in Dubuque.
Council Member Botchway noted Soul Fest was happening the upcoming weekend
and also mentioned the Liberty High ribbon cutting on August 12`h.
Council Member Mims stated that she participated in RAGBRAI this year and how
great an event it is for the State and the all the communities involved.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn regular meeting 9:09 p.m. and
resume work session.
Jafnes A. Throgmort6n, Mayor
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Kellie K. Fruehlirto, City Clerk
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CITY OF IOWA CITY "r
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 26, 2017
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Julie Voparil, Deputy City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, July 18, 2017, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
UISG: Stewart (Alternate)
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Dilkes, Voparil, Andrew, Bockenstedt, Hightshoe, Ralston,
Seydell-Johnson, Ford, Yapp, Sovers, Havel, Boothroy, Walz, Nagle-Gamm,
Rummels, Porter
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City
website.
GILBERT STREET DISCUSSION [IP #3 of 7/13 Info Packet]
Executive Director MPO Director Ralston introduced the consultant team that are
presenting the draft final plan and Gilbert Street Corridor Study:
• Kevin Neill and Paul Wojciechowski from Alta Planning and Design
• Marty Shukert and Corey Scott from RDG Planning and Design
Ralston also updated Council on the community's designation of the Strategic Planning
process and goal of obtaining the gold bike designation. Also on staffs previous
direction of competing the citywide bike master plan and corridor study of Gilbert Street.
Kevin Neill presented a power point and reported on the goals and objectives of
the (draft) bicycle master plan and making Iowa City a Bicycle Friendly Community. He
also reported on his most recent public engagement activities since reporting to Council
on March 21 including: 2nd Open House held, South East Jr. High Students Survey,
Technical Bicycle Advisory input and online survey results.
Marty Shukert presented power point and reported on the Bicycle Network
System, on -street system and facilities that provide the basic infrastructure needed,
keeping safety issues at the forefront. Council member Dickens and Cole asked
questions regarding bike rider commuter's percentages now and goals for the future.
Council Member Dickens asked about safety education for bicyclists and autos. Mayor
Pro tem Botchway raised questions about funding, goals and safety. Mayor
Throgmorton noted the inclusivity and justice clause as part of the Strategic Plan and
making this a plan for all. Council Member Taylor noted last years Cyclo -Cross event
and promoting these types of events. Council Member Thomas brought up color
blindness issues when reading maps of plan and had some suggestions.
Paul Wojciechowsi presented the Gilbert Street Corridor section of the power
point noting travel way reallocation (road diet plan), by utilizing the 3 -step process:
future analysis, options available, and Action Plan. Council Member Cole asked about
Carbon Mitigation Goals and timeline clarification of timeline for this project. Council
Member Thomas noted safety concerns.
Action: Staff will put the finishing touches on the Bike Master Plan and present it
to Council in August for formal adoption. Staff is proceeding as planned
with the Gilbert Street Road Diet concept development. As a reminder,
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this scope of work was added to the Bike Master Plan consulting
contract by Council in May of this year. Staff will keep the Council
apprised of the continued progress.
CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS
• [Consent Calendar Item 3f(11)]... New Transit Bus Paint Scheme... Council
Member Thomas had questions concerning the Transit bus paint scheme. (Staff
will proceed with the new color scheme for the eleven buses currently in
production. Plan to wait to convert to remaining fleet until those buses are
scheduled for replacement. )
• [Consent Calendar Item 3d(6)] ... Happy Hollow Park restroom & Shelter
Replacement project... Council Member Dickens asked about process now that
the bids were rejected. City Manager and Parks & Rec. Director Seydell-
Johnson commented that they will go back and take a look at costs again for this
project.
• [Item 10] ... American Legion Road and Barrington Road Speed Limits... Mayor
Throgmorton expressed his safety concerns.
• [Consent Calendar, Item 3f(3)]... Fireworks... Number of service calls for this year
called into question; complete report from staff will be coming.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION (June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13
➢ June 29
1. (IP4 — Civil Service, Solutions Architect... Question asked regarding position.
Finance Director Bockenstedt indicated that it is a ITS position and is a
problem -solver, looking for best -solution type job.
[Discussion continued after formal meeting.]
➢ July 13
1. (IPS, Neighborhood Services Coord., Affordable Housng Action Plan Update):
Council requested development of metrics on affordable housing production
in the community. (Staff is currently exploring metrics on this and other
strategic plan focus areas. We will work with NDS to develop metrics for
affordable housing.)
2. (1136, Assistant to the City Manager: Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County
FY2017 report) Mayor Pro tem Botchway stated that his is excited about how
the money has been allocated. Council Member Thomas asked about
affordable Housing units in Riverfront Crossings.
3. (IP7, Human Rights Coordinator & Equity Director, Social Justice and Racial
Equity Second Quarter Update for 2017): Mayor Pro tem Botchway
mentioned that he appreciates the work that they are doing.
4. (11310, Airport Commission minutes, 6/27): Mayor Throgmorton questioned
their commitment to Council Strategic Plan. Council Member Mims stated
that they do offer free rides to kids in the summer and that is an outreach
program.
(Staff will communicate the request for the Airport Commission to review the
Council's Strategic Plan in conjunction with their current planning effort.)
Meeting ended 8:08 p.m.
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Official Council Actions — 7/18/17
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 proclaimed: National Disability Voter Registration Week — July 17 — 21;
Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day — July 22.
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: June 20, Work Session; June 20, Regular Formal Official & Complete; July 5,
Special Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission - March 16; Airport Commission - April 20; Airport Commission: May 25;
Board of Adjustment - May 10; Historic Preservation Commission - May 11; Housing &
Community Development Commission - April 20; Library Board of Trustees - May 25;
Senior Center Commission - March 16; Telecommunications Commission - May 22.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Special Class C Liquor License for Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe, 19 S. Dubuque St.;
Class C Liquor License for American Legion, Roy L. Chopek Post 17, 3016 Muscatine
Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Hy -Vee Market Cafe, 1720 Waterfront Dr.; Outdoor
Service Area Hy -Vee Market Cafe, 1720 Waterfront Dr.; Class E Liquor License for
Hartig Drug Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class E Liquor License for Sauce,
108 E. College St.; Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Drugstore, 310 N. 1St Ave.;
Class C Beer Permit for Big Kmart #4315, 901 Hollywood Blvd.; Class C Liquor
License for Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Mill
Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart #1, 525 Hwy 1
West Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart #2, 1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Beer
Permit for Deli Mart #3, 2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart
#5, 206 E. Benton St.; Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go #504, 1310 Gilbert St.;
Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Fieldhouse, 118 S. Dubuque St.; Res. 17-225,
To Issue Dancing Permits to Regina Catholic Education Center, 2140 Rochester
Ave.; Iowa City Fieldhouse, 118 S. Dubuque St.; Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City,
225 Hwy 1 W.; Class C Liquor License for The Iowa Chop House, 223 Washington
St.; Special Class C Liquor License for nodo Downtown, 5 S. Dubuque St.; Class C
Liquor License for Orchard Green Restaurant, 521 S. Gilbert St. New: Outdoor
Service Area for Caliente Night Club, Inc., 171 Hwy 1 West Outdoor Service Area
for Jobsite, 928 Maiden Lane; Class B Beer Permit for Regina Catholic Education
Center, 2140 Rochester Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Hilton Garden Inn, 328 S.
Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Hilton Garden Inn, 328 S. Clinton St.; Special
Class C Liquor License for Thai Spice Noodle House, 725 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class
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C Liquor License for Van B's Brewing, 505 E. Washington St.; Special Class C Liquor
License for Blaze Pizza, 201 S. Clinton St., Suite 167.
Resolutions and Motions: Res. 17-226, Authorizing the Mayor To sign and The
City Clerk To attest certain easement agreements and accepting the Dedication of
right-of-way to facilitate the development of Hoover (East) Elementary School In
Iowa City, Iowa; Res. 17-227, authorizing the award of the contract for ferric
chloride and sodium hypochlorite for the City's Wastewater Division; Res. 17-
17-228, approving Amendment #3 to an Agreement for Private Development by
and between the City of Iowa City, Iowa and Riverview West, L.L.C. formerly
known as EMRICO Properties II, L.L.C.; Res. 17-229, authorizing the City
Manager to sign an agreement with Iowa City Community School District for use
of Mercer pool; Res. 17-230, approving the disbursement of budgeted FY18
funds to the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature, Riverside Theatre, Film Scene
and the Entrepreneurial Development Center; Res. 17-231, rejecting bids
received on July 12, 2017 for the Happy Hollow Park Restroom and Shelter
Replacement Project 2017; Res. 17-232, accepting the work for the 2017
Clearing and Grubbing Project; Res. 17-233, accepting the work for the storm
sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, drainageway, and paving public
improvements for Cardinal Pointe West — Part One, and declaring public
improvements open for public access and use; Res. 17-234, accepting the work
for the sanitary sewer public improvements for Schnoebelen Subdivision, and
declaring public improvements open for public access and use; Res. 17-235,
accepting the work for the Willow Creek/Kiwanis Park Improvements Project
Phase 1.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for August 1 on an ordinance
rezoning approximately 21.77 acres from Rural Residential, RR -1, (4.16 acres) and
Interim Development—Single Family Residential, ID -RS (17.61) acres to Single Family
Residential, RS -5, zone for property located north of Rohret Road, west of Lake Shore
Drive. (REZ17-00009); Setting a public hearing for August 1 on an ordinance rezoning
1.59 acres of property from Medium Density Single -Family, RS -8, zone to Low Density
Multi -Family, RM -12, zone located west of Taft Avenue and east of Huntington Drive.
(REZ17-00011/SUB17-00008); Res. 17-236, setting a public hearing on August 1,
2017 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Water Treatment Plant Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) Upgrade 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. 17-237, of intent to consider the proposed conveyance of
a utility easement on and over portions of the Iowa City Municipal Airport to
accommodate construction of additional hangars and setting a public hearing
on said proposal for August 1, 2017.
Correspondence: Ken Nelson regarding Traffic calming on Langenberg Avenue;
Puja Birla regarding Concerns regarding rezoning proposal at 202 N. Linn Street;
Fireworks from Michael McCormick, Sheryl Bergen -Jackson [Staff response included],
Amy Charles [Staff response included], Trish Nelson [Staff response included], James
Pobst; Jon Sewell regarding Position on food trucks; Coleen Peterson regarding
Beaver Destruction Needs to be Addressed! [Staff response included]; Pete
Wallace regarding Get Moving for Healthy Kids; Carol deProsse regarding Kiwanis
Park; Stephanie Van Housen regarding FOIA request - Community Room @ Grant
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Wood [Staff response included]; Frederick W. Garlock regarding Renewable Energy
Awareness Program A Harris: Market St. [Staff response included]; Harry Olmstead
regarding New Transit Bus Paint Scheme Iowa City; Matt Whipple regarding Train
Horn [Staff response included]; Senior Transportation Engineering Planner regarding
Establishment of a disabled parking space in the metered public parking lot located on
the 100 block of East Burlington Street; Senior Transportation Engineering Planner
regarding Change commercial loading zone to an all -vehicle loading zone on the north
side of the 100 block of East Court Street; Acting Senior Transportation Engineering
Planner regarding Install (1) "Stop" sign on Preston Lane at the intersection with
Kennedy Parkway.
Jim Weaver appeared commending the proclamations read tonight, however, his
major concern is with the Police Department and how they have handled his issues.
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 August 1.
Moved and seconded to defer to August 1 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).
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 2 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. 17-238, approving plans, specifications, form
of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Riverfront Crossings
Park, Phase 2 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 Robert A. Lee Recreation
Center Remodeling 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. 17-239, approving plans, specifications, form
of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Robert A. Lee
Recreation Center Remodeling 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 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-
4715, Amending Title 16, Public Works, Chapter 3, City Utilities, Article H, Solid
Waste, To Prohibit Landfilling of Corrugated Cardboard, 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 ordinance amending Title 16, "Public Works", Chapter
3, "City Utilities", Article C, "Potable Water Use and Service", Section 10, 'Private Wells
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Restricted" to allow private wells to be installed by governmental entities within city limits
if determined by the City to be in the public interest and to clarify that geothermal wells
are not private water wells for purposes of this section of the City Code, be given first
vote.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 9, Entitled "Motor Vehicles
and Traffic," Chapter 3, Entitled 'Rules of the Road," Section 6, Entitled "Speed
Restrictions," Subsection B, Entitled "Exceptions" to establish a maximum allowable
speed of 35 mph on American Legion Road between the intersection of Scott Boulevard
and Taft Avenue and amending Subsection C, Entitled "School Speed Zones" to establish
a 20 mph school speed zone for Hoover Elementary School, be given first vote.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 17-240, authorizing the City Manager to sign
an agreement with Iowa City Downtown District for temporary placement of art
work in Black Hawk Mini Park. Betsy Potter, Downtown District, presented a power
point. Hannah Givler, artist and teacher at University of Iowa, appeared regarding
Prairie Box art piece and presented power point.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 17-241, allocating human services aid to
agencies funding for FY18.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following vacancies and all
will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Bird. of Adjustment for an unexpired term, upon
appointment - December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised); Airport Zoning Bird. 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.
Moved and seconded to appoint Maria Padron, 410 N. Scott Blvd., to the Housing and
Community Development Commission for an unexpired term, upon appointment — July 1,
2018.
Moved and seconded to reappoint Council Member Dickens to the Seats Paratransit
Advisory Committee and Council Member Taylor as alternate to 12/31/17.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Nikolaos Maggos (Item 13e).
Moved and seconded to adjourn regular meeting 8:02 p.m., and resume work session.
A more comple descrr'Mi�nn o cil Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk. d !/
s/James A. rogmorton, May r
s/Julie Voparil, Deputy City ity Clerk
Submitted for publication -- 7/25/1
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
July 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, Sovers, Havel, Ralston, Ford, SeydelkJohnson, Hightshoe, Bollinger, Porter.
The Mayor proclaimed: National Disability Voter Registration Week — July 17 — 21;
Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day — July 22.
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: June 20, Work Session; June 20, Regular Formal Official & Complete; July 5,
Special Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission - March 16; Airport Commission - April 20; Airport Commission: May 25;
Board of Adjustment - May 10; Historic Preservation Commission - May 11; Housing &
Community Development Commission - April 20; Library Board of Trustees - May 25;
Senior Center Commission - March 16; Telecommunications Commission - May 22.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Special Class C Liquor License for D & E Restaurant, Inc., dba Z'Mariks Noodle
Cafe, 19 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Roy L. Chopek/Walter L "Bud"
Ott, dba American Legion, Roy L. Chopek Post 17, 3016 Muscatine Ave.; Class C
Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Market Cafe, 1720 Waterfront Dr.;
Outdoor Service Area for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Market Cafe, 1720 Waterfront Dr.;
Class E Liquor License for Hartig Drug Co Inc., dba Hartig Drug Store #10, 701
Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class E Liquor License for JBD Holdings LLC, dba Sauce, -108 E.
College St.; Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee, Drugstore, 310 N.
15t Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Kmart Corporation, dba Big Kmart #4315,
901 Hollywood Blvd.; Class C Liquor License for I.C. Mill Associates, LLC, dba Mill
Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; Outdoor Service Area for I.C. Mills Associates, LLC,
dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart
Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #1, 525 Hwy 1 West Class C Beer Permit for Delimart
Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #2, 1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Beer Permit for
Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #3, 2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer
Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #5, 206 E. Benton St.; Class C Beer
Permit for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go #504,1310 Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor
License for caffrey ic, inc. dba Iowa City Fieldhouse, 118 S. Dubuque St.; Res. 17-
225, To Issue Dancing Permits to Iowa Fall Fun Festival Inc., dba Regina Catholic
Education Center, 2140 Rochester Ave.; Caffery IC, Inc., dba Iowa City Fieldhouse,
118 S. Dubuque St.; 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
Twenty Three LLC, dba The Iowa Chop House, 223 Washington St.; Special Class C
Liquor License for Silver Asklof L.L.C, dba nodo Downtown, 5 S. Dubuque St.; Class
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C Liquor License for Orchard Green Inc., dba Orchard Green Restaurant, 521 S.
Gilbert St. New: Outdoor Service Area for Caliente Night Club, Inc., dba Caliente
Night Club, Inc., 171 Hwy 1 West Outdoor Service Area for Jobsite IC LLC, dba
Jobsite, 928 Maiden Lane; Class B Beer Permit for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival Inc.,
dba Regina Catholic Education Center, 2140 Rochester Ave.; Class C Liquor License
for Kinseth Iowa City LLC, dba Hilton Garden Inn, 328 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service
Area for Kinseth Iowa City LLC, dba Hilton Garden Inn, 328 S. Clinton St.; Special
Class C Liquor License for Chansy Kantaphone, dba Thai Spice Noodle House, 725
Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Liquor License for VIP Entertainment, LLC, dba Van B's
Brewing, 505 E. Washington St.; Special Class C Liquor License for On the Rise UOI,
LLC, dba Blaze Pizza, 201 S. Clinton St., Suite 167.
Resolutions and Motions: Res. 17-226, Authorizing the Mayor To sign and The
City Clerk To attest certain easement agreements and accepting the Dedication of
right-of-way to facilitate the development of Hoover (East) Elementary School In
Iowa City, Iowa; Res. 17-227, authorizing the award of the contract for ferric
chloride and sodium hypochlorite for the City's Wastewater Division; Res. 17-
17-228, approving Amendment #3 to an Agreement for Private Development by
and between the City of Iowa City, Iowa and Riverview West, L.L.C. formerly
known as EMRICO Properties II, L.L.C.; Res. 17-229, authorizing the City
Manager to sign an agreement with Iowa City Community School District for use
of Mercer pool; Res. 17-230, approving the disbursement of budgeted FYI
funds to the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature, Riverside Theatre, Film Scene
and the Entrepreneurial Development Center; Res. 17-231, rejecting bids
received on July 12, 2017 for the Happy Hollow Park Restroom and Shelter
Replacement Project 2017; Res. 17-232, accepting the work for the 2017
Clearing and Grubbing Project; Res. 17-233, accepting the work for the storm
sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, drainageway, and paving public
improvements for Cardinal Pointe West — Part One, and declaring public
improvements open for public access and use; Res. 17-234, accepting the work
for the sanitary sewer public improvements for Schnoebelen Subdivision, and
declaring public improvements open for public access and use; Res. 17-235,
accepting the work for the Willow Creek/Kiwanis Park Improvements Project
Phase 1.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for August 1 on an ordinance
rezoning approximately 21.77 acres from Rural Residential, RRA, (4.16 acres) and
Interim Development—Single Family Residential, ID -RS (17.61) acres to Single Family
Residential, RS -5, zone for property located north of Rohret Road, west of Lake Shore
Drive. (REZ17-00009); Setting a public hearing for August 1 on an ordinance rezoning
1.59 acres of property from Medium Density Single -Family, RS -8, zone to Low Density
Multi -Family, RM -12, zone located west of Taft Avenue and east of Huntington Drive.
(REZ17-00011/SUB17-00008); Res. 17-236, setting a public hearing on August 1,
2017 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Water Treatment Plant Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) Upgrade 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. 17-237, of intent to consider the proposed conveyance of
a utility easement on and over portions of the Iowa City Municipal Airport to
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accommodate construction of additional hangars and setting a public hearing
on said proposal for August 1, 2017.
Correspondence: Ken Nelson regarding Traffic calming on Langenberg Avenue;
Puja Birla regarding Concerns regarding rezoning proposal at 202 N. Linn Street;
Fireworks from Michael McCormick, Sheryl Bergen -Jackson [Staff response included],
Amy Charles [Staff response included], Trish Nelson [Staff response included], James
Pobst; Jon Sewell regarding Position on food trucks; Coleen Peterson regarding
Beaver Destruction Needs to be Addressed! [Staff response included]; Pete
Wallace regarding Get Moving for Healthy Kids; Carol deProsse regarding Kiwanis
Park; Stephanie Van Housen regarding FOIA request - Community Room @ Grant
Wood [Staff response included]; Frederick W. Garlock regarding Renewable Energy
Awareness Program A Harris: Market St. [Staff response included]; Harry Olmstead
regarding New Transit Bus Paint Scheme Iowa City; Matt Whipple regarding Train
Horn [Staff response included]; Senior Transportation Engineering Planner regarding
Establishment of a disabled parking space in the metered public parking lot located on
the 100 block of East Burlington Street; Senior Transportation Engineering Planner
regarding Change commercial loading zone to an all -vehicle loading zone on the north
side of the 100 block of East Court Street; Acting Senior Transportation Engineering
Planner regarding Install (1) "Stop" sign on Preston Lane at the intersection with
Kennedy Parkway.
Jim Weaver appeared commending the proclamations read tonight, however, his
major concern is with the Police Department and how they have handled his issues.
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 August 1.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to defer to August 1 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).
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 2 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
and Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson presented a power point.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 17-238, approving plans,
specifications, form of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
Riverfront Crossings Park, Phase 2 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 Robert A. Lee Recreation
Center Remodeling 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 and Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson presented a power point.
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Moved by Thomas, seconded by Mims, to adopt Res. 17-239, approving plans,
specifications, form of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
Robert A. Lee Recreation Center Remodeling 2017 Project, establishing amount of
bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders,
and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, 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. 17-4715, Amending Title 16, Public Works, Chapter 3, City
Utilities, Article H, Solid Waste, To Prohibit Landfilling of Corrugated Cardboard, 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 Botchway, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 16,
"Public Works", Chapter 3, "City Utilities", Article C, "Potable Water Use and Service",
Section 10, "Private Wells Restricted" to allow private wells to be installed by
governmental entities within city limits if determined by the City to be in the public interest
and to clarify that geothermal wells are not private water wells for purposes of this section
of the City Code, be given first vote. City Manager Fruin provided an update.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Taylor, that the ordinance amending Title 9,
Entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3, Entitled 'Rules of the Road," Section 6,
Entitled "Speed Restrictions," Subsection B, Entitled "Exceptions" to establish a maximum
allowable speed of 35 mph on American Legion Road between the intersection of Scott
Boulevard and Taft Avenue and amending Subsection C, Entitled "School Speed Zones"
to establish a 20 mph school speed zone for Hoover Elementary School, be given first
vote. Mayor Throgmorton reiterated his concerns regarding safety. City Manager Fruin
referenced his memo to the Iowa City School District Superintendent Murley, (which will
be included in the next Council Information Packet), addressing issues. An informational
video on City cable channel focusing on safe routes to schools with specific attention to
American Legion Road and the new Hoover Elementary School was recommended.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 17-240, authorizing the
City Manager to sign an agreement with Iowa City Downtown District for temporary
placement of art work in Black Hawk Mini Park. Betsy Potter, Downtown District,
presented a power point. Hannah Givler, artist and teacher at University of Iowa,
appeared regarding Prairie Box art piece and presented power point. Individual Council
Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 17-241, allocating human
services aid to agencies funding for FY18. Development Services Coordinator
Hightshoe appeared with an update of review process.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following vacancies and all
will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Bird. 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.
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Moved by Taylor, seconded by Botchway, to appoint Maria Padron, 410 N. Scott
Blvd., to the Housing and Community Development Commission for an unexpired term,
upon appointment—July 1, 2018.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to reappoint Council Member Dickens to the
Seats Paratransit Advisory Committee and Council Member Taylor as alternate to
12/31/17.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens to accept correspondence from Nikolaos
Maggos (Item 13e).
Mayor Pro tem Botchway noted the ADA Celebration (proclamation read earlier) in
the Ped Mall on July 22, 10 a.m. to Noon. Encouraged everyone to attend SoulFest on
the Ped Mall August 4th and 5th, including fashion show on Friday night.
Council Member Dickens encouraged all to attend the remaining Friday Night Concert
series on the Ped Mall; met with Fred Hubbel (who is now running for Governor) at
Merge and stated that he was encouraged with the program, the City, and ICAD; and,
wished the Regina softball team good luck (including his two granddaughters on the
team) in their semi-finals coming up.
Council Member Cole expressed his thanks to everyone that helped organize the
community bar-b-que at Wetherby Park with special thanks to James Adrian, Jimmy
Jacks for donating the pork, Royceann Porter and Shanti Sellz; and, noted his vacation in
Portland, Oregon and their effective use of skinny streets and one -ways integrated into
their downtown.
Council Member Thomas reported on his positive experience listening to the Iowa City
Community Band at North Market Square on July 9th and hopes it will become an annual
tradition.
Mayor Throgmorton reported that he was encouraged by a meeting he and city
manager had with leaders from the Congolese community on how to connect with city
government; thanked city staff for his tour of the south water treatment plant; mentioned
the Economic Development Committee meeting on Friday morning July 20th, encouraged
citizens to attend or watch on the local Cable channel; noted that he was in Lisbon
Portugal last week participating in a conference of the Association of European School of
Planning (at his own expense).
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adjourn regular meeting 8:02 p.m., and
resume work session.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Julie Voparil, Deputy City Clerk