HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-08-15 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
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Complete Description of Council Activities
August 15, 2017
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council Members present: Cole, Mims, Taylor, Thomas Throgmorton.
Absent: Botchway, Dickens. Staff present: Fruin, Monroe, Dilkes, Fruehling.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Taylor, adjourn to executive session to discuss the
purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be
reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for
that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property.
The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (Real
Estate) shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is
completed. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive
session 5:00 p.m.
Council returned to open session 5:20 pm.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, to adjourn special
meeting :22 p.m.
Throgmortn, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehli6b, City Clerk
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Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council Members present: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: Dickens. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Dilkes,
Fruehling, Yapp, Knoche.
The Mayor proclaimed: The University Club Day — September 1, Linda VanLoh,
President of The University Club accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, that the items and recommendations in
the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: August 1, Work Session; August 1, Special Formal Official & Complete; August
1, 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
Appeals - January 9; Board of Appeals - July 13; Community Police Review Board -
July 11; Community Police Review Board - July 31; Civil Service Commission - July
19; Historic Preservation Commission - June 15; Library Board of Trustees - June 22;
Planning & Zoning Commission - July 20; Senior Center Commission - June 15.
Permit Motions and resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Beer Permit for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Gas #1, 260 Stevens Dr.; Class C
Liquor License for Chipolte Mexican Grill of Colorado, dba Chipolte Mexican Grill, 201
S. Clinton, Suite 112; Class C Liquor License for Restuarante Mexicano, dba EI Senor
Cactus, 1534 S. Gilbert St., Suite 100; Class C Liquor License for Ete Restaurante
Group LLC, dba Takanami, 219 Iowa Ave.; Refund an unused portion of a Class B
Beer Permit for PAHA Hills INC., dba Iowa City Brewlab, 505 E. Washington St.;
Class C Liquor License for McQuiggans on 1, L.L.C., dba Hudson's South Side Tap,
Highway 1 West, Suite 482; Outdoor Service Area for McQuiggans on 1, L.L.C., dba
Hudson's South Side Tap, Highway 1 West, Suite 482; Class C Liquor License for Hall
Place Ventures Corp, dba Airliner Bar, 22 S. Clinton St.; Refund an unused portion of
a Class C Liquor License for Casa Tequila Foods 2, Inc., dba Casa Tequila Authentic
Mexican Grill, 1921 Keokuk St. Ownership Change: Class C Liquor License for
Cream, LLC, dba Union Bar, The, 121 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for
Mexico Waynes LLC, dba Short's Burgers -Eastside, 521 Westbury Dr. New: Outdoor
Service Area for New Pioneers Cooperative, dba New Pioneer Co-op Fresh Food
Market, 22 S. Linn St/22 S. Van Buren St.; Class C Liquor License for Immerfall
Investments, LLC, dba Donnelly's, 110 E. College St.; Special Class C Liquor License
for Freshmex Iowa City, LLC, dba Pancheros Mexican Grill, 965 S. Riverside Dr.;
Outdoor Service Area for Caliente Night Club, Inc., dba Caliente Night Club, Inc., 171
Hwy 1 West; Outdoor Service Area for Roy L. Chopek/Walterl "Bud" Ott, dba
American Legion, Roy L. Chopek Post 17, 3016 Muscatine Ave.
Resolutions and Motions: Res. 17-265, awarding contract to Tricon General
Construction for $ 427,150.00 and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk
to attest a contract for construction of the Riverfront Crossings Park, Phase 2
Project; Res. 17-266, awarding contract to Tricon General Construction for
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$183,000.00 and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a
contract for construction of the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center Remodeling
2017 Project. Res. 17-267, accepting the work for the City Hall Landscaping
Project; Res. 17-268, approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute
and the City Clerk to attest Amendment No. 3 to the November 12, 2013,
Agreement by and between the City of Iowa City and Barker Lemar Engineering
Consultants to provide engineering consultant services for the Iowa City
Landfill and Recycling Center; Res. 17-269, approving termination of agreement
with ATI Properties, L.L.C.; Res. 17-270, approving a Memorandum of
Understanding with the University of Iowa to share the expense of repairing the
potable water storage facility and parking ramp; Res. 17-271, approving a
Consent to Transfer, Waiver of Default, and Release of Guaranty relating to a
bond purchase agreement and assignment, and related loan agreement
regarding Midwestern Disaster Area Revenue Bonds (Iowa Cancer Cure Project)
Series 2012.
Setting Public Hearings: Res. 17-272, setting public hearing on amending the
FY2018 Operating Budget.
Correspondence: Rufael Tadesse regarding Visa; Frank Williams regarding hello;
Cindy Grabow regarding Improvements [Staff response included]; Robert
Cunningham regarding Smoking Ban; Adil Adams regarding Taxi Regulations; Ryan
Sempf regarding Gauging Interest [Staff response included]; Anne Duggan regarding
Iowa City Bicycle Master Plan; Gardell Yancey regarding Fraud, Waste, Abuse and
National Security; Joan Dinel regarding Wetherby Edible Landscaping Maintenance
[Staff response included; Feather Lacy regarding Iowa City Council Podcasts not
published since June 20 [Staff response included]; Kyle Sieck regarding Iowa City
Mobile Vending Association Food Truck Pilot Review [See IP7 in 8/10 Information
Packet]; Transportation Planner regarding Establish a 15 minute loading zone in the
500 Block of Bowery Street; Senior Transportation Engineering Planner: Installation of
a disabled on -street parking space in front of 1523 Broadway; Acting Senior
Transportation Engineering Planner regarding Install (2) "Stop" signs on E Court
Street at the intersection with 4th Avenue; Acting Senior Transportation Engineering
Planner regarding Install (2) "Stop" signs on Taylor Drive at the intersection with
Sandusky Drive.
Mark McCallum, 113 S. Johnson, appeared regarding the Northside/College Green
parking improvements. Harrison Freund, 312 E Burlington St #24, appeared concerning
Charlottesville. Rafael Morataya, 4419 E Court St, appeared concerned about the lack of
sidewalks and no safety crossings by the new Hoover Elementary. Kyle Sieck, from the
Iowa City Mobile Vending Association, appeared to speak about the food truck program.
A public hearing was held 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). The Mayor requested Council Members disclose any ex parte communications
and none were reported. Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power
point. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the 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), be given first vote.
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A public hearing was held on an Ordinance rezoning 0.20 acres of property (Unitarian -
Universalist Church) from Central Business Support (CB -5) to Central Business Support
with a Historic Preservation Overlay (CB -5 / OHP) zone located at 10 South Gilbert Street
(REZ17-00013). The Mayor requested Council Members disclose any ex parte
communications and none were reported. Development Services Coordinator Yapp
presented a power point. Thomas Agran, Northside representative for the Historic
Preservation Commission, 512 N Van Buren, appeared. Individual Council Members
expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance rezoning 0.20 acres of
property (Unitarian -Universalist Church) from Central Business Support (CB -5) to Central
Business Support with a Historic Preservation Overlay (CB -5 / OHP) zone located at 10
South Gilbert Street (REZ17-00013), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 21.77
acres of property (Country Club Estates) located north of Rohret Road and west of Lake
Shore Drive, 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 and none were reported. Development Services Coordinator Yapp
presented a power point. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 21.77 acres of property (Country Club Estates) located north of Rohret
Road and west of Lake Shore Drive, 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 given first vote.
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. 17-4718, conditionally rezoning approximately 1.59 acres of
property (Stone Bridge Estates) located west of Taft Avenue and east of Huntington
Drive, from Medium Density Single -Family Residential (RS -8) zone to Low Density
Multi -Family (RM -12) zone (REZ17-00011/SUB17-00008), 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 Thomas, that
the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 17-273, approving the
preliminary plat of Stone Bridge Estates, Part Ten, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB17-00008).
Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 17-274, approving the
preliminary plat of Brookwood Pointe Fifth Addition, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB17-
00013). Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point. Individual
Council Members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the (Comprehensive Plan) 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). Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point.
Steve Long, HBK Engineering, presented a power point. Margarita Baltazar, President of
Forestview Neighborhood Association, 1205 Laura Dr #63, appeared. Donna Davis,
1205 Laura Dr #95, appeared. Ed Cole, owner of Forest View, appeared. Martha Kirby,
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400 Foster Rd, appeared. Margarita Rodriguez, 1205 Laura Dr #121, appeared.
Angelica Ortiz, 1205 Laura Dr #48, appeared. Kurt Kimmerling, Idllywild Condo
Association, 33 Trevose PI, presented a power point. Dale McGarry, 1205 Laura Dr #29,
appeared. Ivan Hall, 14 Idyllwild Ct, appeared. Individual Council Members expressed
their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 17-275 amending the
(Comprehensive Plan) 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). Moved by
Botchway, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from Kurt Kimmerling.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2017 Sewer Rehabilitation
Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to
post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 17-276, approving plans,
specifications, form of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
2017 Sewer Rehabilitation 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 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. 17-4719 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 voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by
Thomas, that the ordinance be given second consideration. Individual Council Members
expressed their views.
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 ordinance amending Title 4, entitled "Alcoholic Beverages" and Title 10,
entitled 'Public Ways and Property," to allow alcohol in park shelters, be voted on for final
passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 0/6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: None. Nays: Throgmorton, Botchway, Cole, Mims, Taylor
Thomas. Absent: Dickens. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance
be given second consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Throgmorton, Botchway, Mims, Taylor, Thomas.
Nays: Cole. Absent: Dickens. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
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. 17-4720, amending Title 16, entitled "Public Works," Chapter
1, entitled "Streets, Sidewalks and Public Right of Way," to establish a permit
process for placement of small cell antennae in the right of way, be voted on for final
passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time.
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Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 17-277, establishing an
application fee for small wireless facility permits.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 17-278, on unclassified
salary compensation for fiscal year 2018 for the City Manager and City Attorney
and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amendment to the contract
of the City Attorney to provide for the across the board salary adjustments
provided to all city employees. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Taylor, to appoint Matthew Brenton, 143 Charles
Drive, to the Telecommunications Commission for a three year term, July 1, 2017 — July
1, 2020.
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 31, 2020; Airport
Zoning Commission for an unexpired term, upon appointment— December 31, 2021;
Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill a three-year
term, July 1, 2016 — July 1, 2019 (New District formed); Telecommunications Commission
for one vacancy 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.
Benjamin Nelson, UISG Liaison, appeared with UISG updates.
Council Member Taylor reminded all of the ribbons cuttings for the ICCSD on August
21St and the Iowa City Federation of Laborers annual Labor Day picnic.
Council Member Thomas noted he attended a parks tour with the Assistant City
Manager and the Parks and Recreation Commission where they saw 9 sites.
Council Member Mims stated the Farm to Street dinner was coming up and noted the
students were coming back into town and to be cautious of extra traffic and those not
familiar to Iowa City.
Mayor Pro tem Botchway mentioned the Taste of Iowa City was the following week
and he was also participating in the Pathways "Men Who Cook" fundraiser.
Council Member Cole requested possible work session topics, Northside/College
Green parking improvements and budget.
Mayor Throgmorton mentioned he was working on a public statement concerning the
event in Charlottesville. He also stated he wanted to hold another Council Listening Post
the 1 st week of September and asked staff to check the availability of Uptown Bill's. He
informed Council he would be attending the Mayors Innovation Project conference in
Vermont and also mentioned he got an invitation to speak at the Iowa Ideas Conference
in Cedar Rapids in September.
City Manager Fruin gave an update on the landfill fire. Assistant City Manager Monroe
announced it was Jamie Porter's, City Manager's office intern, last meeting and thanked
him for all his hard work and wished him well.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn regular me e ing 9:34 p.m. to work
session. / �f
J mes A. Throgm rton, Mayor
Kellie K. Frueteig,
City Clerk
CITY OF
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MEMORANDUM
3a(1)
Date: August 4, 2017
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 1, 2017, 5:40 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
UISG: Nelson
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Dilkes, Fruehing, Andrew, Bockenstedt, Yapp, Boothroy, Knoche,
Rummel, Morris, Grier, Tharp, Seydell-Johnson, Hall, Dyson, Opitz
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
Discuss Johnson Countv Health Department and Parks Commission recommendation to
pursue a Tobacco Free Parks and Trails Code Amendment
[IP #3 of the 7/27 Info Packet]
Parks & Recreation Chair, Clay Claussen, and Susan Vileta with Johnson County Public Health
presented to Council a suggested amendment to the current code extending the smoke-free
areas to include all parks and trails, and to include all forms of tobacco. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will proceed with developing a resolution for tobacco free parks and trails
to present to Council.
Presentation of the Parks Master Plan [IP #4 of the 7/27 Info Packet]
Parks & Recreation Director Seydell Johnson presented a power point on the process of how
the plan came together which included (1) reviewing the current system, (2) engaging the
public, (3) developing guiding principles, (4) reviewing open spaces, and (5) prioritizing future
park projects. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will prepare a resolution to formally adopt the Parks Master Plan.
Preliminary FY 2019 budget discussion
City Manager Fruin stated that the discussion was an opportunity for Council to inform staff of
any budget priorities before department heads list their request for capital and operational
needs and prior to the presentation of the recommended budget. Individual Council members
discussed their personal priorities for the budget.
Action: Staff will prepare a summary list to Council of all budget items and issues
suggested to assist with further discussion and consideration.
[Discussion continued after formal meeting.]
CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS
Council Work Session
August 1, 2017
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[Consent Calendar Item 2d(5)]... City Manager Signature Authority... Mayor Throgmorton
had questions concerning the signature authority for the City Manager. City Manager
Fruin explained a few scenarios in which the authority under the new resolution might be
used.
[Consent Calendar Item 2d(7)] ... Space sharing agreement with Johnson County
Ambulance service... Mayor Throgmorton stated how well local governments are working
together and how pleased he is.
[Item 14]... Land Banking Guidelines... Mayor Pro tem Botchway asked for clarification on
the Land Banking Guidelines and City Manager Fruin provided the information.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION rJuly 20, July 271
➢ July 20
1. (IP3, Copy of article from City Manager: What's the Greatest Risk Cities Face?)
Mayor Throgmorton mentioned the article and his interest in discussing the topic
further. Other members of Council also agreed they would like to discuss more.
2. (IP4, Email from Council Member Cole: Request to attend Sustainable Cities
Conference) Council Member Taylor stated she was in favor of approving funding as
did other Members.
3. (IP7, Invitations from Iowa City Community School District: August 21st — Grand
Opening Hoover Elementary School; renovated Lucas Elementary School; renovated
Weber Elementary School) Mayor Throgmorton mentioned the ribbon cutting
ceremonies and his intention of going.
➢ July 27
1. (IP11, Memo from City Clerk: KXIC Radio Show Scheduling) Council members
signed up for upcoming dates.
2. (IP6, Letter to City Manager from Director of Department of Neighborhood
Development Services: Retirement) Mayor Throgmorton acknowledged the
resignation letter and asked that the City look for ways to recognize Boothroy's
experience with the City.
3. (IP7, Email from Council Member Thomas: Complete and Equitable Neighborhoods)
Council Member Mims and other members of Council thanked Thomas for his memo
and the information provided.
4. (IP9, Memo from Assistant to the City Manager: 2017 City Survey)
Council Member Mims expressed her approval of the City survey. Asst to the City
Manager Andrew discussed the language options for the survey.
(IP8, Memo from Assistant City Attorney: Board of Appeals — Housing Code
Variance) Mayor Throgmorton asked the Council if there was any interest to veto the
variance the Board of Appeals granted. Council confirmed they will take no further
action on the Housing Code variance decision.
Meeting ended 9:26 p.m.
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Official Council Actions — 8/1/17
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 4:30 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 adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its
disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation and evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose
appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to
prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual reputation and that individual
requested a closed session. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into
executive session 4:32 p.m.
Recessed back to open session for work session
p.m.; and reconvened executive session 9:26 p.m.
and regular formal meeting 5:37
Council returned to open session 10:24 p.m.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 10:25 p.m.
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Official Council Actions — 8/1/17
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.
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: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 J&S Express, 2221 Rochester Ave.; Class C Liquor
License for The Summit Restaurant and Bar, 10 S. Clinton St.; Res. 17-242, to issue
Dancing Permits to The Summit Restaurant and Bar, 10 S. Clinton Class C Liquor
License for George's Buffet, 312 E. Market St.; Outdoor Service Area for George's
Buffet, 312 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License for Blackstone, 503 Westbury Dr.
Suite 1; Outdoor Service Area for Blackstone, 503 Westbury Dr. Suite 1; Special
Class C Liquor License for Englert Theatre, The, 221 E. Washington St.; Class C Beer
Permit for The Basket Cases, 601 St. Thomas Ct.; Class C Beer Permit for Casey's
General Store #2761, 204 N. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Martini's 127
E. College St.; Outdoor Service Area for Martini's, 127 E. College St.; Special Class C
Liquor License for Osaka House, 122 E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for
Billy's high hat diner, 630 Iowa Ave (Formerly Augusta); Class C Liquor License for 2
Dogs Pub, 1705 S. 15' Ave.; Class C Liquor License for One Twenty Six, 126 E.
Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Baroncini Restaurant, 104 S. Linn St.
Ownership Change: Class C Liquor License for Augusta, 630 Iowa Ave. New: Class
C Liquor License for Aramark, 825 Stadium Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Aramark,
960 Evashevski Dr.; Outdoor Service Area for 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;
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
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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
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
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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 and seconded 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 and seconded 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, RR -1 (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).
Moved and seconded 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, RR -1 (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 the 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).
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning 1.59 acres of property
located west of Taft Avenue and east of Huntington Drive, from Medium Density Single -
Family Residential (RS -8) zone to Low Density Multi -Family RM -12, zone (REZ17-
00011), be given first vote.
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.
Moved and seconded 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
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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 and seconded 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 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-
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 and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this
time.
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 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.
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-
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 and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this
time. Duane Kruse, 965 Slothower Rd, appeared.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 16, entitled 'Public Works,"
Chapter 1, entitled "Streets, Sidewalks and Public Right of Way," to establish a permit
process for placement of small cell antennae in the right of way, be given first vote.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 17-259, adopting the 2017 Iowa City Bicycle
Master Plan. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Feather Lacy, Diana
Harris. Dick Dorsweiler, Gustave Stewart, and Nancy Carlson appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 17-260, authorizing the City Manager to sign a
memorandum of understanding with the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County
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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 and seconded to adopt Res. 17-261, Adopting Land Banking Guidelines.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 17-262, Approving Changes to the Design of
Augusta Place.
Moved and seconded 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
Moved and seconded 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 fill 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.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Depa ment.��`/
s/James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
s/Kellie K. Fruehling, City lerk
Submitted for publics io -
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
August 1, 2017
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 4:30 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, Dilkes, Fruehling,
Knoche, Miller.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn to executive session to discuss
strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is
imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position
of the governmental body in that litigation and evaluate the professional competency of
an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered
when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual reputation
and that individual requested a closed session. The Mayor declared the motion carried
and adjourned into executive session 4:32 p.m.
Recessed back to open session for work session and regular formal meeting 5:37
p.m.; and reconvened executive session 9:26 p.m.
Council returned to open session 10:24 p.m.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Cole, to adjourn special meeting 10:25 p.m.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk
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
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. 15r 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
herica n ng ion Roegulations.
Adil Adams, 2532 Bartelt Rd, Apt #1C, appeared
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. approximately 21.77 acres of
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning app Y
property located north of Rohret Road and west of Lake Shore Drive (Country Club
Estates), from Rural Residential, RR -1 (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, RR -1 (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 fill 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 12tH
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.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk