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Complete Description of Council Activities
November 21, 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, Dulek, Knoche, Miklo, L. Ford. W. Ford, Matherly, Campbell, Schwindt,
Seydell-Johnson. UISG: Nelson, Stewart.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Irving Weber Elementary
students: Lucy Schmid, Patrick Selby.
The Mayor proclaimed: Small Business Saturday - November 25.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: To remove
from Consent Calendar and consider as a separate item 4d(9) Resolution Data Driven
Justice Agreement with Arnold Foundation and Setting public hearing Item 4e(1) Zoning
Code Amendment Sign Regulations to December 19:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: November 6, Special Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Civil
Service Commission: October 31; Council Economic Development Committee:
September 15; Community Police Review Board: October 10; Parks & Recreation
Commission: October 12; Planning & Zoning Commission: October 19.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go #52, 25 W.
Burlington St.; Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go #51, 323 E.
Burlington St.; Class E Liquor License for Reif Oil Company, dba Iowa City Fast
Break, 2580 Naples Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Inc., Limited, dba Sanctuary
Pub, 405 S. Gilbert; Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai Pizza, LLC, dba
Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.; Class C Liquor License for Blazin Wings, Inc.,
dba Buffalo Wild Wings, 201 S. Clinton St.; Special Class C Liquor License for The
High Ground Cafe L.L.C., dba High Ground Cafe, 301 E. Market St.
Resolutions and Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $10,267,348.84
for the period of October 1 through October 31, 2107, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit; Res. 17-341, Naming Depositories; Res. 17-342,
approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest an
agreement by and between the City of Iowa City and Camey & Appleby, PLC to
provide Lobbying Services; Accept the proposed FY19 budget for the Iowa City
Downtown District, as approved by the Iowa City Downtown District Advisory Board;
Res. 17-343, authorizing the renewal of the contract for Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning, and Repair Services; Res. 17-344, authorizing a contract for the
Parking Management System; Res. 17-345, authorizing the City Manager to sign
the Mutual Aid Agreement Between The American Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and Johnson County Emergency Management and
the City of Iowa City; Res. 17-346, authorizing the Mayor to sign a Resource
Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant agreement for Hickory Hill Park.
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Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for December 19 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, "Zoning code, Article 5b "Sign Regulations' to broaden the sign
allowance and illumination requirements for 'institutional uses in residential, ID and
OPD zones and to allow plastic trim cap channel letters for signs above the 5t' story
on high rise buildings; Res. 17-347, setting a public hearing on December 5, 2017
on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Mercer Aquatic Center Boiler and HVAC Replacement
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: Shihabedin Ali regarding Invitation for Presentation; JT Ward
regarding Iowa City Parks Interview; Mark McCallum regarding Parking Plan for
College Green Neighborhood; Karin Southard, Bill Ackerman: regarding Nov 21 work
session — Lusk Avenue Abomination; Thomas Gelman regarding Whistler Apartments
LLC offer to acquire portion of vacated alley; Roger Klouda regarding Bag Ban; James
McCoy regarding Iowa City Municipal Carbon Fee and Dividend Resolution; Acting Sr.
Transportation Engineering Planner regarding Install (1) "Disabled Parking" space in
front of 1103 Pickard Street.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 17-348, authorizing the
Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest a Data Driven Justice Agreement with the
Arnold Foundation. Officer Schwindt from the Iowa City Police Department presented
information. Council member Mims and City Manager Fruin added additional information
and congratulated Officer Schwindt on his new position.
Adil Adams appeared regarding Mazahir Salih's elected appointment to City Council.
Brandon Ross appeared regarding the tax cut proposal.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens to accept correspondence from Adil Adams.
A public hearing was held 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 located north and south of the intersection of South
Gilbert Street and McCollister Boulevard (Preserve at Sandhill) (REZ17-00001). The
Mayor requested Council members disclose any ex parte communications and none were
reported. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to accept correspondence from: Lisa
and Johnathan Adam, Jennifer and Gregory Widmer, Glenn Lynn, Renee and Gregory
Cole, Aimee and Andrew Bruckner, Mark and Donna Heacock, JoLeah and Melvin Shaw,
Kim and Lula Palmer, Lisa Mitchell, Emily and Ryan Nelson, Alex and Sara Hachtman,
Grant Elliott, Robert and Andrew Domsic, Zachard Bluvstien, Beth Watson, Troy and
Tracy Palmer, Jerry Emmert, Richard and Ericka Arthur, Ronald Ham and Andrew
Langford, Lori Kasparek, German Ortiz, Loren and Susan Gnewiuh, Sam Ojeda, Jon
Paget, Heidi and Garry Younts, Yao Phou, Loretta Pauther, Loretta Bassler, Nicholas and
Stephanie Schnicker, Lisa and Royce Woodroofe, Paula Araksarod, Naomi Laughlin,
Joyce and Darrell Woody, James Tobin, Richard Stapleton and Poorani Sekar, Richard
and Ericka Arthur, petition signed by 28 individuals. Senior Urban Planner Miklo
presented a power point. Mark Seabold presented a power point. Jerry Waddilove, Sara
Barron, Charlie Eastham, John Rushton, Caroline Dieterle, Richard Arthur, Rich
Stapleton, Robert Domsic, Dawn Eckrich, Dan Short, Joleah Shaw, Kim Palmer, Paula
Araksarod and Joe Hughes appeared. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to continue public hearing to December 5
and defer first consideration to December 5, ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 21.79 acre of property from Interim Development Multifamily (ID -RM) zone
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to Low Density Multifamily Residential (RM -12) zone located north and south of the
intersection of South Gilbert Street and McCollister Boulevard (Preserve at Sandhill)
(REZ17-00001).
Break (9:13 pm)
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Mims, that Ord. 17-4730 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 passed and
adopted. The Mayor requested Council members disclose any ex parte communications
and none were reported.
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. 17-4731, 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
voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by 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. 17-4732, amending Title 14, Zoning, Chapter 4, Use
Regulations and Article 14-211), Industrial and Research Zones, to restrict sales of
consumer fireworks to Industrial Zones, be voted on for final passage at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the City of Iowa City Building
Automation Upgrades and Improvement Projects 2017, 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. 17-349, approving plans,
specifications, form of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
City of Iowa City Building Automation Upgrades and Improvement Projects 2017,
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 input was received on resolution adopting City of Iowa City Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) Policies: Economic Development Coordinator Ford stated an
overview was given at the November 6m meeting. Ryan Sempf, Karen Kubby, Rod
Sullivan, Caroline Dieterle, Anthony Marlow, Sara Barron, Martha Norbeck appeared.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 17-350, adopting City
of Iowa City Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Policies. Mayor Throgmorton proposed two
amendments. Moved by Cole, seconded by Taylor, to amend the resolution adding a
sentence to Sustainability to read, "New residential projects shall be certified silver under
the National Green Building Standard, or the LEED Green Building rating system,
appropriate to the building type." And adding three words to Further "for LEED projects", at
least 8 points... The second amendment on page 2 of the policies to insert after the Form-
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Based Code "or urban design plan" is adopted. Mayor Pro tem Botchway proposed an
additional three amendments which were discussed. Individual Council members
expressed their views. A majority of Council agreed to Mayor Throgmorton's first two
amendments and Mayor Pro tem Botchway's proposed amendment to change "social
justice' to "economic justice". The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended,
4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton, Cole.
Nays: Dickens, Mims, Botchway. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to accept
correspondence from Martha Norbeck (x2), G.T, Karr, Matt Krieger, Kim Casko (x2), Ryan
Sempf, Bill Gerhard, Karyl Bohnsack, Nancy Bird, Tim Weitzel, Laura Roth, Anthony
Marlowe.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance amending Title 17,
entitled "Building And Housing," Chapter 5, entitled "Housing Code," to establish a rental
permit cap and to strengthen the minimum requirements for rental housing, be given first
vote. Urban Planner Howard presented a power point. Chris Warnock, Sue Mellecker,
Cecile Gunsley, Austin Wu, Benjamin Nelson, Gustave Stewart, Hunter Gillaspie, Mike
McLaughlin, Nancy Carlson, Regenia Bailey, Riley Lewers, Mike Oliveria, and Chris
Villhauer appeared. Individual Council members expressed their views. All Council
members agreed to amend the ordinance, changing the rental permit cap from 35% to
30%. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Dickens, to accept correspondence from Ann
Freeks, Cheryl Cruise, Reuben Grandon, David Ginger, R. Michael Hayes.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that Ord. 17-4733, 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 voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by
Dickens, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 17-351, approving
settlement of imminent litigation.
The Mayor stated that the following Council Appointments to Boards and
Commissions would be deferred to December 5 meeting: 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 for a five-year term, January
1, 2018 - December 31, 2022 one vacancy 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);
the Human Rights Commission for three vacancies for three-year terms, January 1, 2018
- January 1, 2021; Parks and Recreation Commission for two vacancies for four-year
terms, January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022; Public Art Advisory Committee for two three-
year term, January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021 one vacancy for an Art Design
Professional; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies for three-year terms, January
1, 2018 — December 31, 2020; Telecommunications Commission for a 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
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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.
Gustave Stewart, UISG Liaison Alternate, appeared with UISG updates.
Council member Taylor reported that the Council Listening Post held at Oaknoll was
well attended.
Mayor Pro tem Botchway mentioned Dave Ricketts retirement, attending the Iowa City
Federation of Labor meeting, and saying a few words at the Armistice Day observance at
the Pentacrest. Botchway also attended the Willowind solar panel ribbon cutting and
stated he attended a presentation by the Executive Director of the Cedar Rapids Airport
regarding the "buy local" approach.
Council member Mims informed the Council of a work session with the County Board
of Supervisors and the Steering Committee and Governance Committees for the access
center that was held.
Mayor Throgmorton noted his attendance at the National League of Cities summit in
Charlotte, NC and the Mayor's Institute on City Design event in Indianapolis, IN. The
Mayor also congratulated Mims and Botchway on their re -elections and congratulated
Salih on her victory.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn regular meeting at 12:08 a.m.
Jamep. Throgmorton, May
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Official Council Actions —11/6/17
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.
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 and seconded 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 Brix, 209 N. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for
Forbidden Planet, 111 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Pullman, 17 South
Dubuque St.; Class C Beer Permit for Aldi, Inc. #67, 760 Ruppert Rd.; Special Class C
Liquor License for India Cafe, 227 E. Washington St.; Class B Liquor License for
Clarion Highlander Hotel & Conference Center, 2525 N. Dodge St.; Res. 17-332, to
issue Dancing Permit to Clarion Highlander Hotel & Conference Center, 2525 N.
Dodge St.; New: Class C Liquor License for 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
Urban Renewal Report; Res. 17-335, authorizing the renewal of the agreement
for Professional Cleaning Services for the Central Business District, Mercer
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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
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning, Chapter 4, Use
Regulations and Article 14-21), Industrial and Research Zones, to restrict sales of
consumer fireworks to Industrial Zones, be given first vote.
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 second vote.
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November 6, 2017
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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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Public input was held on a resolution adopting City of Iowa City Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) Policies. Bill Gerhard, Kim Casko, Martha Norbeck, and Nancy Bird
appeared.
Moved and seconded to defer to November 21, resolution adopting City of Iowa City
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Policies. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from Sara Barron.
Moved and seconded 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 and to strengthen the minimum requirements for rental housing.
Christopher Warnock 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.
Moved and seconded 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. Betsy Potter from the Iowa City Downtown District appeared.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
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November 6, 2017
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Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications
are stated.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 10:10 p.m.
A more co to descyipt�Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
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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 15S & 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 HEROS; 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 14-21), 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 14-21), 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
Warnock 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 15th. 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.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk