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Complete Description of Council Activities
November 6, 2017
Iowa City City Council special 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, Andrew, Dilkes,
Fruehling, Matherly, Howard, Ralston, Ford, Yapp. UISG: Nelson Stewart.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Horace Mann Elementary
student: Greta Boerner; Mark Twain Elementary students: Leila Barzola, Juan Martinez,
Julissa Paz.
The Mayor proclaimed National Native American Heritage Month - November, Joe
Coulter 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 deferring
Item 4d(5), resolution approving Final Plat of Brookwood Pointe Fifth Addition to
November 21. Council member Mims commented on TIF certification filing, Item 4d(1).
Mayor Throgmorton noted the setting of a public hearing on the proposed rezoning, Item
4e(1), S. Gilbert Street and McCollister Boulevard.
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: October 16, Special Work Session (Joint Meeting); October 17, Work Session
October 17, Regular 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 - July 20; Airport Commission - August 17; Airport Commission -
September 21; Airport Commission - October 5; Board of Adjustment - July 12;
Historic Preservation Commission - August 10; Historic Preservation Commission -
September 14; Housing & Community Development Commission - September 21;
Human Rights Commission - September 19; Library Board of Trustees - September
28; Parks & Recreation Commission - September 13; Planning & Zoning Commission
- August 17; Planning & Zoning Commission - September 7; Planning & Zoning
Commission - September 21; Planning & Zoning Commission - October 5;
Telecommunications Commission - September 25.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Brixco, LLC, dba Brix, 209 N. Linn St.; Class C Liquor
License for TLC Omnibus, Inc., dba Forbidden Planet, 111 S. Dubuque St.; Class C
Liquor License for 15t & Main Hospitality LLC, dba Pullman, 17 South Dubuque St.;
Class C Beer Permit for Aldi, Inc., dba Aldi, Inc. #67, 760 Ruppert Rd.; Special Class
C Liquor License for India Cafe Corporation, dba India Cafe, 227 E. Washington St.;
Class B Liquor License for Posh Hotel LLC, dba Clarion Highlander Hotel &
Conference Center, 2525 N. Dodge St.; Res. 17-332, to issue Dancing Permit to
Posh Hotel LLC, dba Clarion Highlander Hotel & Conference Center, 2525 N.
Dodge St.; New: Class C Liquor License for Etre Foods L.L.C., dba The Iowa Chop
House, 223 Washington St.
Resolutions and Motions: Res. 17-333, directing the filing of TIF certification
under Iowa Code Section 403.19 for the 2017 end of year certification of urban
renewal projects; Res. 17-334, approving the fiscal year ending 2017 Annual
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Urban Renewal Report; Res. 17-335, authorizing the renewal of the agreement
for Professional Cleaning Services for the Central Business District, Mercer
Park Recreation Center/Scanlon Gym, and the Recycling Center; Res. 17-336,
approving the preliminary plat of Focus First Addition, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB17-
00007); Res. 17-337, accepting the work for the CDBG Curb Ramp Project 2016;
Res. 17-338, 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
Snyder and Associates, Inc. to provide engineering consultant services for the
Gilbert Street Intersection Improvements Project.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for November 21 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 21.79 acre of property from Interim Development
Multifamily (ID -RM) zone to Low Density Multifamily Residential (RM -12) zone
(Preserve at Sandhill) located north and south of the intersection of South Gilbert
Street and McCollister Boulevard (REZ17-00001); Res. 17-339, setting a public
hearing on November 21, 2017 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for the construction of the City of Iowa City Building Automation
Upgrades and Improvement Projects 2017, directing City Clerk to publish notice
of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place said plans on file for
public inspection.
Correspondence: Pesticide Free Parks from Kristin Johnson, Mary Kirkpatrick,
Linda Quinn; Tom Birkenholz and Sonja Zeithamel regarding letter to City Council re
Northside Neighborhood parking issues 10-2017; Hallee Haygood regarding Joint
Resolutions; Jennah Davison regarding Interview - Tobacco/Smoking/E-Cig Iowa City
Parks; Candence Knock regarding HERDS; Roger Klouda regarding Bag Ban [Staff
response included]; City Engineer regarding Competitive Quotation Results; Acting Sr
Transportation Engineering Planner regarding Install (1) "No Parking Corner to Here"
sign on the northeast corner of 3rd Avenue at the intersection with E Court Street.
Martha Norbeck appeared regarding the November 2nd Climate Action Steering
Committee meeting. Thomas Agran appeared regarding Northside Traffic Calming.
Anna Buss appeared regarding road construction and weeds at Benton Hill Park.
Caroline Dieterle appeared regarding smaller refuse cans.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 2, Article G.,
Riverfront Crossings Form -based Development Standards, to allow minor adjustments to
upper floor stepback requirements and the minimum building height standard.
Development Services Coordinator Yapp presented a power point.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, that the ordinance amending Title 14,
Chapter 2, Article G., Riverfront Crossings Form -based Development Standards, to allow
minor adjustments to upper floor stepback requirements and the minimum building height
standard, be given first vote. Individual Council members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning, Chapter 4, Use
Regulations and Article 14-2D, Industrial and Research Zones, to restrict sales of
consumer fireworks to Industrial Zones. Development Services Coordinator Yapp
presented a power point. Individual Council members expressed their views. Police Chief
Matherly responded to a question from Mayor Pro tem Botchway.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 14,
Zoning, Chapter 4, Use Regulations and Article 14-2D, Industrial and Research Zones, to
restrict sales of consumer fireworks to Industrial Zones, be given first vote.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
28.03 acres from Interim Development - Research Park (ID -RP) zone to High Density
Single -Family Residential (RS -12) zone for 5.35 acres, Low Density Multifamily (RM -12)
zone for 3.3 acres and Rural Residential (RR -1) zone for 19.38 acres for property
(Cardinal Pointe West Part 2) located west of Camp Cardinal Road and south of Kennedy
Parkway (REZ17-00014/SUB17-00015), be given second vote. The Mayor requested
Council members disclose any ex parte communications and none were reported.
Individual Council members expressed their views. Police Chief Matherly and City
Manager Fruin answered questions from Council.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Burlington Clinton Street
Intersection Improvements Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany
each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for
receipt of bids. Public Works Director Knoche presented information.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 17-340, approving plans,
specifications, form of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
Burlington Clinton Street Intersection Improvements Project, establishing amount of bid
security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing
time and place for receipt of bids. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Public input was held on a resolution adopting City of Iowa City Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) Policies. Economic Development Coordinator Ford presented a power
point. Bill Gerhard, Kim Casko, Martha Norbeck, and Nancy Bird appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to defer to November 21, resolution adopting
City of Iowa City Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Policies. Moved by Botchway, seconded
by Mims, to accept correspondence from Sara Barron. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to defer to November 21, the first vote on
ordinance amending Title 17, entitled 'Building And Housing," Chapter 5, entitled
"Housing Code," to establish a rental permit cap (Rental Permit Requirements) and to
strengthen the minimum requirements for rental housing. Senior Housing Inspector
Laverman presented a power point. City Attorney Dilkes and Interim Neighborhood &
Development Services Director Hightshoe provided additional information. Christopher
Wamock presented a power point. Christine Boyer, Nancy Carlson, Austin Wu, Emily
Legel, Benjamin Nelson, Danny Khalastchi, Anna Buss, Dominick Audia, Caroline
Dieterle, Charlie Eastham, Regenia Bailey, and Mike Oliveira appeared. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance amending Title 10,
entitled "Public Ways And Property," Chapter 5, entitled "City Plaza," to allow an
association of downtown businesses to place a commercial structure on City Plaza under
limited circumstances, be given first vote. Assistant to the City Manager Andrew
presented a power point. Betsy Potter from the Iowa City Downtown District appeared.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Taylor, to accept correspondence regarding Item #9
(Rental Permit Requirements), from Katy Krapfl, Mary Murphy, Cheryl Cruise, Leslie
Schwalm, and Marilyn Rosenquist.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy for Parks and Recreation Commission for a
four-year term, January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022. Applications must be received by 5:00
P.M., Tuesday, December 12, 2017.
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The Mayor noted previously announced vacancies: 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; Board of Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2018 - January
1, 2023; Board of Appeals for two vacancies to fill five-year terms, January 1, 2018 -
January 1, 2023 - For a Licensed Plumber and HBA Rep. or qualified by experience and
training; Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2016 — July 1, 2019 (New District formed); Human Rights Commission
for three vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021; Parks and
Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms, January 1, 2018 -
January 1, 2022; Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies to fill three-year terms,
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021 - One for an Art Design Professional; Senior Center
Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1, 2018 — December 31,
2020; Telecommunications Commission for a three-year term, July 1, 2017 — July 1,
2020. Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 14, 2017.
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications
are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but
will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However,
no additional publication costs will be incurred. More information may be found on the
City website or in the City Clerk's office.
Benjamin Nelson, UISG Liaison, appeared with UISG updates.
Council member Mims reported on attending the Human Rights breakfast, the ped
mall design meeting at the Sheraton, and the Climate Action Committee meeting.
Mayor Pro tem Botchway mentioned the upcoming MSEI Second Annual Leadership
Conference, (Mediation Services of Eastern Iowa) on 11/10, the Armistice Day
observance on the Pentacrest on 11/11, and Creative Jellies open mic night on 11/12.
Council member Cole announced he would be attending the Iowa vs. Wisconsin
game.
Council member Taylor stated she and Botchway would be attending the Council
Listening Post at Oaknoll on Wednesday, November 151h. Taylor also gave a reminder
that the City was observing Veterans Day on Friday 11/10 and to be aware of office and
some service closures, and the City employee lunch on 11/16 at Terry Trueblood.
Mayor Throgmorton informed the Council of a meeting with three members of the
Climate Action Steering Committee and a visitor from India who works for a climate action
organization called C40. The Mayor also participated in a re-entry parole simulation
sponsored by Inside Out and a tour of the City's water plant. Mayor Throgmorton also
reported on a walking tour of the Riverfront Crossings Park with City staff and
Congressman Dave Loebsack, and his upcoming travel dates to Indianapolis, IN for the
Mayor's Institute on City Designs and Charlotte, NC for the National League of Cities City
Summit.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Taylor, to adjourn special meeting 10:10 p.m.
Jdtfies A. Throgmorto , Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, ity Clerk
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Joint Meeting
Johnson County Board of Supervisors — Iowa City Community School District — City of Iowa
City — City of Coralville — City of North Liberty — Other Johnson County Municipalities and
School Districts
October 16, 2017
Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City
Minutes
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Call to order
Iowa City Mayor Jim Throgmorton called the joint meeting of Johnson County entities to order at 4:30
P.M.
Elected officials present:
City of Coralville — Mayor John Lundell, Mitch Gross, Laurie Goodrich
City of Iowa City — Mayor Jim Throgmorton, Susan Mims, John Thomas, Pauline Taylor, Rockne Cole,
Terry Dickens
City of North Liberty — Mayor Terry Donahue
Johnson County — Janelle Rettig, Rod Sullivan, Mike Carberry, Kurt Friese, Lisa Green -Douglas
Iowa City Community School District — Phil Hemingway, J.P. Claussen, Paul Roesler, Shawn Eyestone
City of Tiffin — Doug Boldt
City of University Heights — Mayor Louise From
Others present:
City of Iowa City — Geoff Fruin, Kellie Fruehling, Steve Miller (Makerspace)
City of Coralville - Ellen Habel
City of North Liberty - Annie Pollock
Johnson County—Janet Lyness
JC Affordable Housing Coalition — Sara Barron
Housing Trust Fund — Tracey Achenbach
Makerspace — Iowa City
Iowa City Mayor Throgmorton and Iowa City City Council member Cole gave some brief background
information on Markerspace. Steve Miller presented proposal information, data regarding other
Maskerspaces and the benefits of having a Makerspace. Individuals from other entities asked questions
and expressed their views. Mayor Throgmorton stated this was an exploratory discussion and no
decisions would be made.
Crisis Intervention Team Update (CIT) — Johnson County
Board of Supervisors member Green -Douglas and Iowa City Council member Mims spoke to the CIT
training that local law enforcement has been involved with, and an update on the Access Center and the
possible services that could be offered. Mims clarified there has been no commitments from the
University but hoped to have more information after the meeting in November.
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Other Updates
Board of Supervisors Chair Rettig gave an update on the new department heads within the County.
Iowa City School Board member Roesler noted the passing of the bond and the projects that will be
starting in the spring of 2018. Board of Supervisors member Green -Douglas also noted the school
bond that was passed by Clear Creek Amana for facilities improvements. Iowa City Mayor
Throgmorton mentioned the Riverfront Crossings Park and Gateway project which are moving right
along and the two director positions open within the City. City of Coralville Mayor Lundell stated
there would be much construction in the Iowa River Landing District and First Avenue.
Public comment
None.
Schedule next meeting
The next joint meeting will be January 22, 2018, and will be hosted by Coralville.
Adiourn
Mayor Throgmorton adjourned the meeting at 5:22 P.M.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 24, 2017
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, October 17, 2017, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
UISG: Nelson and Stewart
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Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Bockenstedt, Hightshoe, Ralston,
Yapp, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Howard, Seydell-Johnson
(A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Overview of the Complete Streets Policy
Transportation Planner Ralston gave an overview of the Complete Streets Policy. Individual
Council members had questions regarding the policy and performance measures. Ralston and
City Manager Fruin answered questions from the Council.
Action: The City Clerk will include a copy of the work session PowerPoint in the October 1 gt'
Council Information Packet. Neighborhood Services Development staff will prepare a revised
Complete Streets policy with added performance measures for future Council consideration.
Public Works Director Knoche and City Engineer Havel gave an introduction to Statewide Urban
Design and Specifications (SUDAS) and update on staffs review of the standards.
Action: None at this time.
City Engineer Havel and Parks & Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson presented updates on
the following projects: Gateway, Riverfront Crossings Park, Davenport Street brick replacement,
and the Washington Streetscape project kiosks. Havel also noted the First Avenue grade
separation project received a Project of the Year Award from the APWA Iowa Chapter and will
be submitted for a national award and received a Project of the Year Award from the Iowa
Concrete Paving Association.
Action: None at this time.
[Break to Formal meeting 6:37p]
Clarification of Agenda Items
• [Agenda Item 5d(5)]... Amending positions in the Parks and Recreation Department and
the AFSCME pay plan ... Mayor Throgmorton was happy to see the addition of two
Forestry positions to enable more tree related work.
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• [Agenda Item 5f(2)]... Mark McCallum: Parking Improvement District ...Mayor
Throgmorton noted that on -street parking in core neighborhoods is a topic for the
November 6 work session.
Information Packet Discussion (October 5. October 121
➢ October 5
1. (IP3, Copy of news release: 2017 Human Rights Awards winners announced)
Council member Taylor congratulated all the award winners and stated the event
was. Wednesday, October 25th, 7:15 for the breakfast, second floor ballroom of the
IMU.
October 12
1. (IP6, Copy of letter from Executive Director Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County:
FY17/18 Affordable Housing Funding through September 2017) Council member
Mims pointed out the great work the Housing Fellowship and the Housing Trust Fund
of Johnson County do in the affordable housing area.
2. (IP5, Copy of Article from City Manager: U.S. Will Withdraw from UNESCO, Citing Its
'Anti -Israel Bias') Mayor Throgmorton expressed his opinion regarding the U.S.
withdrawing from UNESCO and Iowa City as a City of Literature.
3. (IP Late Handout, Memo from Graduate and Professional Student Government of
the University of Iowa (GPSG): Proposed Liaison Position to the City Council) Mayor
Throgmorton gave his view on appointing a liaison. Individual Council members
expressed their opinions. Council agreed to ask GPSG for another proposal and to
discuss both proposals at a work session.
Action: Staff will add "Discuss Graduate and Professional Student Government
relationship" to the pending work session list.
Council uodates on assigned boards. commissions and committees
Council member Cole — City of Literature Board Noted the withdraw of the United States from
UNESCO would not affect Iowa City's City of Literature.
Council member Dickens — Para -Transit Advisory Committee — The next meeting is the first
week of December. A new Council representative will need to be appointed When Dickens term
expires.
Mayor Throgmorton - Convention and Visitors Bureau — Next meeting: October 19th.
Partnership for Alcohol Safety — Next meeting: October 241.
Adjourn 8:20 p.m
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Official Council Actions —10/17/17
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: None.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Horace Mann Elementary
students: Jose Amador, Greta Boerner (postponed to November 6), Liliana Moessner.
Special Presentations by Josh Schaumberger, President, Iowa City/Coralville Area
Convention and Visitors Bureau on behalf of the UCI Telenet Cyclocross World Cup.
The Mayor proclaimed: Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery — November 5,
2017, ICFD Captain Zach Hickman accepting; United Nations Day — October 24, 2017,
Jean Lloyd -Jones accepting.
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 presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: October 3, Work Session: October 3, Regular Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action):
Community Police Review Board - September 12; Library Board of Trustees - August
24.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class E Liquor License for L&M Mighty Shop, 504 E. Burlington St.; Special Class C
Liquor License for FilmScene, 118 E. College St, Suite 101; Outdoor Service Area for
FilmScene, 118 E. College St., Suite 101; Class E Liquor License for Fareway Stores,
Inc. #034, 2765 Commerce Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Fareway Stores, Inc. #950,
2530 Westwinds Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Wal-Mart Store #1721, 919 Hwy 1
West; Class C Liquor License for Club Car, The, 122 Wright St. New: Class B Native
Wine Permit for Willow & Stock, 207 North Linn St.
Resolutions and Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,786,151.26
for the period of August 1 through August 31, 2017, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit; Approve disbursements in the amount of $15,153,602.08 for
the period of September 1 through September 30, 2017, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit; Res. 17-319, approving agreement with the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources for a $157,300 grant from the Land and Water
Conservation Fund for a Nature Play Area at Riverfront Crossings Park; Res. 17-
320, approving a two-year renewal of the concession agreement with Fin &
Feather H2O LLC for Terry Trueblood Recreational Area; Res. 17-321, amending
the budgeted positions in the Parks and Recreation Department and the
AFSCME pay plan by deleting the full-time Office Coordinator — Recreation
position and adding two full-time Maintenance Worker I — Forestry positions;
Res. 17-322, authorizing the installation of radar feedback signs on Seventh
Avenue, between Court Street and Glendale Road; Res. 17-323, Accepting the
Dedication Outlots I and J, Lindemann Subdivision, Part Three, and Outlots Q
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and R, Lindemann Subdivision, Part Five as Public Open Space; Res. 17-324,
authorizing the annual renewal of the maintenance contract for Avolve software
Corporations services; Res. 17-325, accepting the work for the sanitary sewer,
water main, storm sewer, drainageway, off-site sidewalk, temporary turnaround,
and paving public improvements for Churchill Meadows Parts Two, Three, and
Four, and declaring public improvements open for public access and use; Res.
17-326, accepting the work for the Ashton House Site Improvements REAP
Grant 2016 Project.
Setting Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for November 6, 2017 on an
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 2, Article G., Riverfront Crossings Form -based
Development Standards, to allow minor adjustments to upper floor stepback
requirements and the minimum building height standard; Set a public hearing for
November 6, 2017 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning, Chapter 4, Use
Regulations and Article 14-2D, Industrial and Research Zones, to restrict sales of
consumer fireworks to Industrial Zones; Res. 17-327, setting a public hearing on
November 6, 2017 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the construction of the Burlington Clinton Street Intersection
Improvements Project, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing,
and directing the City Engineer to place said plans on file for public inspection.
Correspondence: Madison Conley regarding Single -use Plastic Bag Issue; Mark
McCallum regarding Parking Improvement District; Dick Dorcweiler regarding Follow
up to Meet and Greet; Feather Lacy regarding Please Ban Wood Burning or Why Your
Neighbors Smoke is Killing You; Clay Claussen regarding Parks & Recreation
Commission Appointment; David Tiffany (x2) regarding Deer overpopulation; Rick
Kaster regarding Welcome sign [Staff response included]; Transportation Planning
Intern regarding Install (2) "Yield" signs on the northeast and southwest corners of the
Tulane Avenue/Tulane Court and Oberlin Street intersection; Transportation Planning
Intern regarding Install (1) "No Parking Corner To Here" sign on the southwest corner
of the north intersection of Sunset Street and Arbury Drive.
No one appeared for Community Comment.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 28.03 acres from
Interim Development - Research Park (ID -RP) zone to High Density Single -Family
Residential (RS -12) zone for 5.35 acres, Low Density Multifamily (RM -12) zone for 3.3
acres and Rural Residential (RR -1) zone for 19.38 acres for property located west of
Camp Cardinal Road and south of Kennedy Parkway (REZ1 7-00014/SUB1 7-00015).
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning 28.03 acres from
Interim Development - Research Park (ID -RP) zone to High Density Single -Family
Residential (RS -12) zone for 5.35 acres, Low Density Multifamily (RM -12) zone for 3.3
acres and Rural Residential (RR -1) zone for 19.38 acres for property located west of
Camp Cardinal Road and south of Kennedy Parkway (REZ17-00014/SUB17-00015), be
given first vote.
Moved and seconded that Ord. 17-4729, amending Title 6, entitled "Public Health
and Safety," Chapter 10, entitled "Smoke Free Places," and Title 10, entitled "Public
Ways and Property," to.prohibit the use of tobacco including smokeless tobacco in
all City parks, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Botchway, Cole. Nays: Throgmorton.
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Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 17-328, 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 Confluence, Inc. to provide consultant services for the
Riverfront Crossing Park, Phase 3 Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 17-329, 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 PRVN Consultants, Inc. to provide engineering consultant
services for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Backup Generation and Electrical
Distribution Upgrade Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 17-330, awarding contract and authorizing the
Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the City of
Iowa City Belt Filter Press Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 17-331, in support of the Dubuque & Prentiss
Investments, LC Application for Workforce Housing Tax Incentives Program from
the Iowa Economic Development Authority to construct residential housing at 225
E. Prentiss Street and committing local funds to the project.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following Board and
Commission 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 three-year term, July 1, 2017 — July 1, 2020.
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications
are stated.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Board of Adjustment for a five-
year term, January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023; Board of Appeals for two vacancies to fill
five-year terms, January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023, for a Licensed Plumber and HBA
Rep. or qualified by experience and training; Human Rights Commission for three
vacancies to fill three year terms, January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021; Park and
Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four year terms, January 1, 2018 -
January 1, 2022; Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies to fill three year terms,
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021, one for an Art Design Professional; Senior Center
Commission for two vacancies to fill three year terms, January 1, 2018 — December 31
2020. Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 14, 2017.
Moved and seconded to adjourn regular meeting 8:05 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Derent.
s/James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
s/Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk
Submitted for publication —10/24/17.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office 356-5040.
Complete Description of Council Activities
October 17, 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, Ralston, Hightshoe, Seydell-Johnson, Knoche, Yapp. UISG: Nelson, Stewart.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Horace Mann Elementary
students: Jose Amador, Greta Boemer (postponed to November 6), Liliana Moessner.
Special Presentations by Josh Schaumberger, President, Iowa City/Coralville Area
Convention and Visitors Bureau on behalf of the UCI Telenet Cyclocross World Cup.
The Mayor proclaimed: Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery — November 5,
2017, ICFD Captain Zach Hickman accepting; United Nations Day — October 24, 2017,
Jean Lloyd -Jones 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 presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: October 3, Work Session: October 3, Regular Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action):
Community Police Review Board - September 12; Library Board of Trustees - August
24.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class E Liquor License for L&M Mighty Shop Inc., dba L&M Mighty Shop, 504
E. Burlington St.; Special Class C Liquor License for FilmScene, dba FilmScene, 118
E. College St, Suite 101; Outdoor Service Area for FilmScene, dba FilmScene, 118 E.
College St., Suite 101; Class E Liquor License for Faraway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway
Stores, Inc. #034, 2765 Commerce Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Fareway Stores,
Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.; Class E Liquor License for
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., dba Wal-Mart Store #1721, 919 Hwy 1 West; Class C Liquor
License for Suzster, Inc., dba Club Car, The, 122 Wright St. New: Class B Native
Wine Permit for Limited Liability Company, dba Willow & Stock, 207 North Linn St.
Resolutions and Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,786,151.26
for the period of August 1 through August 31, 2017, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit; Approve disbursements in the amount of $15,153,602.08 for
the period of September 1 through September 30, 2017, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit; Res. 17-319, approving agreement with the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources for a $157,300 grant from the Land and Water
Conservation Fund for a Nature Play Area at Riverfront Crossings Park; Res. 17-
320, approving a two-year renewal of the concession agreement with Fin &
Feather H2O LLC for Terry Trueblood Recreational Area; Res. 17-321, amending
the budgeted positions in the Parks and Recreation Department and the
AFSCME pay plan by deleting the full-time Office Coordinator— Recreation
position and adding two full-time Maintenance Worker I — Forestry positions;
Res. 17-322, authorizing the installation of radar feedback signs on Seventh
Avenue, between Court Street and Glendale Road; Res. 17-323, Accepting the
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Dedication Outlots I and J, Lindemann Subdivision, Part Three, and Outlots Q
and R, Lindemann Subdivision, Part Five as Public Open Space; Res. 17-324,
authorizing the annual renewal of the maintenance contract for Avolve software
Corporations services; Res. 17-325, accepting the work for the sanitary sewer,
water main, storm sewer, drainageway, off-site sidewalk, temporary turnaround,
and paving public improvements for Churchill Meadows Parts Two, Three, and
Four, and declaring public improvements open for public access and use; Res.
17-326, accepting the work for the Ashton House Site Improvements REAP
Grant 2016 Project.
Setting Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for November 6, 2017 on an
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 2, Article G., Riverfront Crossings Form -based
Development Standards, to allow minor adjustments to upper floor stepback
requirements and the minimum building height standard; Set a public hearing for
November 6, 2017 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning, Chapter 4, Use
Regulations and Article 14-2D, Industrial and Research Zones, to restrict sales of
consumer fireworks to Industrial Zones; Res. 17-327, setting a public hearing on
November 6, 2017 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the construction of the Burlington Clinton Street Intersection
Improvements Project, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing,
and directing the City Engineer to place said plans on file for public inspection.
Correspondence: Madison Conley regarding Single -use Plastic Bag Issue; Mark
McCallum regarding Parking Improvement District; Dick Dorzweiler regarding Follow
up to Meet and Greet; Feather Lacy regarding Please Ban Wood Burning or Why Your
Neighbors Smoke is Killing You; Clay Claussen regarding Parks & Recreation
Commission Appointment; David Tiffany (x2) regarding Deer overpopulation; Rick
Kaster regarding Welcome sign [Staff response included]; Transportation Planning
Intern regarding Install (2) "Yield" signs on the northeast and southwest corners of the
Tulane Avenue/Tulane Court and Oberlin Street intersection; Transportation Planning
Intern regarding Install (1) "No Parking Corner To Here" sign on the southwest corner
of the north intersection of Sunset Street and Arbury Drive. Individual Council
members expressed their views regarding 5d(10), Ashton House Site Improvements
REAP Grant and 5e(2), Regulation of sale of fireworks.
No one appeared for Community Comment.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 28.03 acres from
Interim Development - Research Park (ID -RP) zone to High Density Single -Family
Residential (RS -12) zone for 5.35 acres, Low Density Multifamily (RM -12) zone for 3.3
acres and Rural Residential (RR -1) zone (Cardinal Pointe West Part 2) for 19.38 acres for
property located west of Camp Cardinal Road and south of Kennedy Parkway (REZ1 7-
0001 4/SUB1 7-00015). The Mayor requested Council members disclose any ex parte
communications and none were reported. Development Services Coordinator Yapp
presented a power point and answered Council member questions.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
28.03 acres from Interim Development - Research Park (ID -RP) zone to High Density
Single -Family Residential (RS -12) zone for 5.35 acres, Low Density Multifamily (RM -12)
zone for 3.3 acres and Rural Residential (RR -1) zone (Cardinal Pointe West Part 2) for
19.38 acres for property located west of Camp Cardinal Road and south of Kennedy
Parkway (REZ17-00014/SUB17-00015), be given first vote. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that Ord. 17-4729, amending Title 6,
entitled "Public Health and Safety," Chapter 10, entitled "Smoke Free Places," and
Title 10, entitled "Public Ways and Property," to prohibit the use of tobacco
including smokeless tobacco in all City parks, be passed and adopted. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Botchway, Cole. Nays: Throgmorton.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adopt Res. 17-328, 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 Confluence, Inc. to provide
consultant services for the Riverfront Crossing Park, Phase 3 Project. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 17-329, 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 PRVN Consultants, Inc. to
provide engineering consultant services for the Wastewater Treatment Facility
Backup Generation and Electrical Distribution Upgrade Project. Public Works
Director Knoche presented information. Mayor Throgmorton confirmed the funding
source.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 17-330, awarding contract to
Woodruff Construction for $1,709,500.00 and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the City of Iowa City Belt Filter Press
Project. Public Works Director Knoche presented information. Mayor Throgmorton
confirmed the funding source.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to adopt Res. 17-331, in support of the
Dubuque & Prentiss Investments, LC Application for Workforce Housing Tax
Incentives Program from the Iowa Economic Development Authority to construct
residential housing at 225 E. Prentiss Street and committing local funds to the
project. Interim Neighborhood & Development Services Director Hightshoe presented
information and answered Council member questions. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following Board and
Commission 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 three-year term, July 1, 2017 — July 1, 2020.
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications
are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but
will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However,
no additional publication costs will be incurred. More information may be found on the
City website or in the City Clerk's office.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Board of Adjustment for a five-
year term, January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023; Board of Appeals for two vacancies to fill
five-year terms, January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023, for a Licensed Plumber and HBA
Rep. or qualified by experience and training; Human Rights Commission for three
vacancies to fill three year terms, January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021; Park and
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Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four year terms, January 1, 2018 -
January 1, 2022; Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies to fill three year terms,
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021, one for an Art Design Professional; Senior Center
Commission for two vacancies to fill three year terms, January 1, 2018 — December 31
2020. Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 14, 2017.
Benjamin Nelson, UISG Liaison, appeared with UISG updates.
Council member Taylor announced she would be attending an Invest Health pod
convening on Community Engagement in Henderson, Nevada.
Council member Thomas stated he was in Sonoma County, California, which is about
20 miles away when the fire started in an urbanized area during the middle of the night.
Council member Mims mentioned two events, the first was 'An Honest Conversation'
held by ICAD, the second was the Crisis Intervention training. Mims also reported on the
number of officers that had already been through the training.
Council member Dickens thanked the Englert for bringing David Bromberg and John
Sebastian to Iowa City. Dickens also gave a reminder of Halloween coming up, all the
kids that will be out and to be careful!
Council member Cole reported on a discussion with Feather Lacy regarding banning
wood burning. Cole also mentioned correspondence from Mark McCallum and the
Parking Improvement District.
Mayor Throgmorton stated he thought the book festival was a terrific success. He
also attended the International Writing Program's Gala 50th Anniversary celebration and a
refugee and immigrant recognition dinner. Mayor Throgmorton mentioned he would be
participating in a re-entry parole simulation, the Economic Development Committee
meeting on October 19th, the Ped mall design open house on October 26th at the
Sheraton Hotel and the Climate Action Steering Committee meeting November 2nd at the
Public Library.
Assistant City Manager Monroe announced there would be child care for the Climate
Action Committee meeting being held at the Iowa City Public Library.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn regular meeting 8:05 p.m.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk