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Complete Description of Council Activities
February 20, 2018
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes,
Fruehling, W. Ford, Hightshoe, Seydell-Johnson, Sovers, Havel, UISG: Nelson, Stewart.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Shimek Elementary students:
Caitlyn Bowman, Norah Mettemeyer, Nora Ziehr.
The Mayor requested a Moment of Silence be observed for the 17 students who lost
their lives from Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Mayor Throgmorton presented the State of the City address.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Salih, that the items and recommendations in
the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to
delete from the Consent Calendar and consider as a separate item 4d(4), resolution
accepting the work for the Iowa City Parking Garage Maintenance Program and
Bridge Repair 2017 Project.
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: February 6, Special Formal Official & Complete; February 6, Work
Session; February 6, 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: January 9; Historic Preservation Commission:
January 11; Public Art Advisory Committee: January 4.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Special Class C Liquor License for Kantaphone, Chansy dba The Thai
Spice Restaurant, 1210 S. Gilbert St. #200; Refund an unused portion of a Class C
Liquor License for Avocado Mexican Bar & Grill, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd. New:
Class C Liquor License for Coach's Corner IC, LLC, dba Coach's Corner, 749
Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Liquor License for Carl and Ernies IC, LLC, dba Carl
and Ernies, 161 1A 1.
Resolutions and Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of
$9,926,553.21 for the period of January 1 through January 31, 2018, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Disbursements are
published and permanently retained in the City Clerk's office in accordance with
State Code; Res. 18-42, awarding contract to Pa's Construction for $189,794.00
and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for
construction of the Iowa City Public Housing Roofing and Siding
Replacement Project; Res. 18-43, awarding contract to All American Concrete
for $163,604.00 and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a
contract for construction of the Cardigan Park Improvement Project; Res. 18-
44, accepting the work for the Bloomington GSR Booster Pump VFD
Replacement Project; Res. 18-45, Authorizing the Procurement of One (1)
Diesel -Engine -Driven Packaged Generator for the Wastewater Treatment
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Facility Backup Generation and Electrical Distribution Upgrade Project; Res.
18-46, authorizing the award of a contract to provide Auditing Services for
the City of Iowa City; Res. 18-47, approving final plat of Focus First Addition,
Iowa City, Iowa (SUB17-00019).
Setting Public Hearings: Res. 18-49, setting a public hearing on March 6,
2018 to discuss the proposed FY2019 operating Budget, the proposed three-
year Financial Plan for FY2018 - FY2020, and the five-year Capital
Improvement Plan 2018 — 2022; Res. 18-48, setting a public hearing on
amending the FY2018 operating Budget.
Correspondence: Cheryl Cruise regarding Avoid making poor decisions with
poor data [previously distributed at 2/6 meeting]; Martha Norbeck regarding
Municipal solar and Burlington, VT; Dennis Jones Stage regarding Kevin Guhl,
Scott Cochran, Laurie Haag; John McKinstry, Nicholas Theisen regarding
Affordable Housing Budget Discussion; Arianna Aron regarding Complaint [Staff
response included]; Joe Murphy regarding Pedestrian Mall Stage and Canopy; Ali
Chuprevich regarding Inclusive Recreation Services?? [Staff response included].
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Taylor, to defer indefinitely resolution accepting the
work for the Iowa City Parking Garage Maintenance Program and Bridge Repair 2017
Project.
Community Comment, the following individuals appeared: Nicholas Theisen regarding
housing; David Harris, approval of item 4d(6); Grant Jerkovich and Kaci Mccleary
regarding the Free Mental Health Clinic and concerns about bus route planning and
discount passes; Benjamin Nelson, City liaison for the University of Iowa Student
Government regarding Apartments Downtown and the march made by local middle
school and high school students.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 0.5
acres of property located at 1010 S. First Avenue (15' and Muscatine for Kum & Go and
Hospice) from Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS -5) to Community Commercial
(CC -2),1022 S. First Avenue from Low Density Single -Family (RS -5) to Commercial
Office (CO -1) and a portion of 1025 Wade Street from Commercial Office (CO -1) to
Community Commercial (CC -2) (REZ17-00019). Neighborhood & Development Services
Director Hightshoe presented a power point. Siobhan Harman, Kum & Go; Brian Boelk,
HBK Engineering; Keith Weggen, Civil Design Advantage; Dan Gameau, Site
Development Manager with Kum & Go appeared. Mayor Throgmorton asked City
Attorney Dilkes to summarize recent new guidance to Council regarding ex parte.
Individual Council members asked questions regarding the project.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to continue public hearing to March 6 and
defer first consideration to March 6 on ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 0.5
acres of property (1s' and Muscatine for Kum & Go and Hospice) located at 1010 S. First
Avenue from Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS -5) to Community Commercial
(CC -2),1022 S. First Avenue from Low Density Single -Family (RS -5) to Commercial
Office (CO -1) and a portion of 1025 Wade Street from Commercial Office (CO -1) to
Community Commercial (CC -2) (REZ17-00019).
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 53.29 acres of
property (Foster Road — Vintage Cooperatives) from High Density Single Family
Residential (RS -12) to Planned Development Overlay - High Density Single Family
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Residential (OPD/RS-12) zone for 50.11 acres and Commercial Office (CO -1) zone for
3.18 acres located south of 1-80 between Dubuque Street and Prairie Du Chien Road
(REZ17-00017). Neighborhood & Development Services Director Hightshoe presented a
power point. Dennis Keitel appeared.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance rezoning approximately
53.29 acres of property (Foster Road — Vintage Cooperatives) from High Density Single
Family Residential (RS -12) to Planned Development Overlay - High Density Single
Family Residential (OPD/RS-12) zone for 50.11 acres and Commercial Office (CO -1)
zone for 3.18 acres located south of 1-80 between Dubuque Street and Prairie Du Chien
Road (REZ17-00017), be given first vote. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance rezoning approximately
8.62 acres of property from County Commercial (C) and County Multifamily Residential
(RMF) to Interim Development Multi -family Residential (ID -RM) zone for 5.86 acres and
Interim Development Single Family(ID-RS) for 2.76 acres located at 4643 Herbert Hoover
Highway SE (REZ17-00020), be given second vote.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Mims, that Ord. 18-4738, rezoning approximately 3.6
acres of property (Sensitive Areas Plan for Lincoln School) from Neighborhood
Public (131) to Planned Development Overlay Neighborhood Public (OPD/P1) zone
located at 300 Teeters Court (REZ17-00016), be passed and adopted. The Mayor
declared the ordinance passed and adopted, 6/0/1, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton, Cole, Mims. Absent: None. Abstaining:
Botchway. Neighborhood & Development Services Director Hightshoe presented
information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Landfill and
Recycling Center Cell FY18 Construction 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 Mims, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 18-50, approving plans,
specifications, form of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center Cell FY18 Construction 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. Mayor
Throgmorton stated the estimated cost and how the project will be funded.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Pedestrian Mall 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. Senior Civil Engineer
Sovers presented a power point. Nancy Bird, Iowa City Downtown District; Puja Birla;
and Karen Kubby, Beadology Iowa appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt Res. 18-51, approving plans,
specifications, form of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
Pedestrian Mall Improvements Project, establishing amount of bid security to
accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time
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and place for receipt of bids. Individual Council members expressed their views. City
Manager Fruin presented information.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 18-52, authorizing the Mayor
to sign and City Clerk to attest an agreement with Graduate Iowa City Owner LLC
concerning the pedestrian mall improvement project. City Manager Fruin presented
information.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Taylor, to adopt Res. 18-53, amending the
sidewalk cafe policy to waive the annual fee during the pedestrian mall
improvement project for cafes located in City Plaza. Mayor Pro tem Taylor noted the
fairness since the precedent was set with the Washington Street project.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that Ord. 18-4739, amending Title 2 entitled "Human Rights," Chapter 1,
entitled "Definitions" to remove reference to "masculine" and "feminine" from the
definition of gender identity and make it inclusive of non -binary expression, be
voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Salih, to
accept correspondence from Kelly Adams, Nancy Berggren, Laura Noe, Suzanne Sorkin.
Mayor Pro tem Taylor commented on the correspondence received from around the
Country.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt Res. 18-54, awarding contract to
Calacci Construction from $258,504.00 and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Happy Hollow Park Restroom and
Shelter Replacement Project 2018. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton, Cole. Nays:
Botchway, Salih, Mims. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Salih, to accept
correspondence from Dennis Keitel, Cathy Cole, Mike Feiss, Mike Fallon, Gina
Hausknecht. Parks & Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson presented a power point. City
Manager Fruin provided additional information. Thomas Agran; and Brian Boelk, HBK
Engineering appeared. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Taylor, to appoint Robert Finlayson, 305 West Side
Drive, to the Senior Center Commission for a three-year term, January 1, 2018 —
December 31, 2020.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received or gender balance requirement
not met for the following Boards and Commissions: Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment —
One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018 (Formerly
advertised); Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2016 -
December 31, 2020 (Formerly advertised); Airport Zoning Commission for a six-year
term, January 1, 2018 — December 31, 2023; Board of Appeals for a five-year term,
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022, for a HBA Rep. or qualified experience and
training; Historic Preservation Commission for Jefferson St. representative to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2016 — July 1, 2019 (New District formed); 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 the initial announcement; but will continue to advertise
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vacancies on the City website and Council agenda. More information may be found on
the City website or in the City Clerk's office.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Civil Service Commission for a
four -year term, April 2, 2018 - April 4, 2022. Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M.,
Tuesday, March 13, 2018.
Community Comment, the following individuals appeared: Benjamin Nelson, UISG
Liaison, with UISG updates. Phil Hemmingway thanked the following: Council members
Thomas and Cole for their support for the ag education and FAA program at the school
district, local businesses for their contributions to sponsor a student trip to the Chicago
auto show, and Chief Matherly and the police department for escorting the students
during their march across town.
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Salih, to adjourn regular meeting 10:11 p.m. to
work session.
Jarries A. Throgmorton, Mayor
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Official Council Actions — 2/6/18
Iowa City City Council meeting, 4:33 p.m.at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton presiding.
Council Members present: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Salih, 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into
executive session.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 4:44 p.m.
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Date: February 13, 2018
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, February 6, 2018, 4:44 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
UISG: Nelson, Stewart
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Knoche, Havel, Hightshoe, Seydell-
Johnson, Bockenstedt, Rummel, W. Ford, Miklo, Bowers, Budding, Knudtson-
Davies
(A transcription and PowerPoint are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Operation and Capital Budaet Discussion
City Council continued their Operation and Capital Budget discussion. The following will be
incorporated into the budget:
Operating Budget
Staff will increase amount for affordable housing to $750,000 and plan to increase to $1
million if state backfill remains intact this fiscal year.
The Racial Equity Grant Program will increase from $25,000 to $75,000.
• Local foods budget will increase to $50,000 for competitive applications. Staff will work
with groups that have expressed interest in new foods projects.
$20,000 will be allocated for a project in coordination with the University of Iowa along
the Iowa River.
• $50,000 will be budgeted for retail consultant. City Manager's Office and Economic
Development will bring proposal back to Council prior to moving ahead.
Capital Budget
• Finance will move the budget for RALRC improvements up to include design in 2018
and construction in 2019. Staff will compile a proposed scope to include possibilities for
future expansion and will return to Council in a work session to discuss the process for
identifying a potential tenant for the space.
• City Manager's Office will update Council on news of School District plans for renovation
of North Market Square Park.
• A tree buffer allocation of $78K will be kept in the FY19 CIP.
Form -Based Code Development (Northside and South District)
City Manager Fruin presented a power point slide with Form -Based Code options and
recommended items to reduce costs. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will move ahead with Opticos in negotiating final scope of work and return to
Council with proposed agreement. Plans will include primary work on the South District, with
items such as the "missing middle" pertaining to the Northside neighborhood.
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Clarification of Agenda Items
• [Agenda Item 4e(2)]... Pedestrian Mall Improvements ... Council member Thomas asked
that this item be removed from the consent calendar for separate consideration to
discuss the cost changes from the base bid. City Manager Fruin summarized the
differences. Council agreed to remove from the consent calendar so that the public
watching the formal meeting would know the reason for the change.
• [Agenda Item 4f(3)]... Roger Bradley: Amendment requests ... Council member
Botchway asked what the procedure was to look into the soft meters. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Action: The City Clerk will continue to consider "soft meters" and look at other cities
currently allowing them.
[Agenda Item 4d(4)]... Parks & Recreation Fees ... Council member Botchway
questioned when the City is looking at fees changes if the programming between the
Rec Center and Mercer is equitable and people are interested in paying for the same
programs at Mercer. Parks & Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson said its considered in
the programming of the facilities and what they hear from different user groups at both
facilities.
[Agenda Item 4f(9)]... Dennis Jones Stage: Joe Murphy, Kelly Plumber, Daniel Davis,
Nick Stika, Kylie Buddin, Rita Schmidt, Eric Quiner, Casey Stone, Rebecca Arnott,
Susan Futrell, Brian Fuller, John McNeill ... Mayor Pro tem Taylor wondered if the City
had a naming policy. City Manager Fruin stated there is a policy and gave information
regarding the policy but stated Council had the ability to name a park, stage, etc
however they see fit.
• [Agenda Item 4f(5)]... Judith Crossett: pizza boxes ... Council member Cole stated he
had received several complaints regarding the new cardboard policy. City Manager
Fruin asked the complaint be forwarded to his office so the City can adjust accordingly
and also do some targeted education since not everyone has been converted yet.
• [Agenda Item 4f(13)]... John Whalen: LEDC request ... Mayor Throgmorton hoped that
the City would make contact regarding the suggestion to see what there is to learn or if
anything could be done with it.
Action: Staff will follow up with Mr. Whalen on his communications and will help connect
any Council member that would like to participate with Mr. Whalen.
• [Agenda Item 4f(14)]... Rev. Lauren Lyon and Rev. Dr. Thomas Wolthuis: Faith in
Politics ... Mayor Throgmorton stated he had already made contact, will have
conversations and then decide whether to proceed or not.
[Agenda Item 11]... Second Avenue Bridge ... Mayor Throgmorton asked if the Public
Works Director Knoche would meet with him during the break to discuss this item.
(Break to Formal meeting — 6:38p.m.)
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➢ January4
No Council discussion regarding the January 41 Information packet.
➢ January 11
1. (IP8, Memo from Sustainability Coordinator: Iowa City Consumption -based
Emissions Inventory report finalized) Mayor Throgmorton wondered if the City was
thinking of how to integrate the report's recommended actions and initiatives into City
codes and practices and asked if the consumption based emissions are in addition to
the territorial ones. Assistant City Manager Monroe stated they would get back to
him with an answer. Individual Council members expressed their views.
2. (IP9, Memo from Neighborhood & Development Services Director: UniverCity
Program Update and Future Direction) Mayor Pro tem Taylor asked if the UniverCity
program could be added to the pending work session list.
3. (IP10, Memo from Budget & Compliance Officer: Long-term Debt Disclosure Report)
Council member Mims referenced the section of the memo concerning Moody's
statement regarding property tax reform and property tax revenues.
➢ January 18
1. (IP7, Memo from City Attorney: Gender Balance on City Boards and Commissions
and Gender Identity) Council member Botchway agreed with the City Attorneys
memo noting the state gender balance requirements but also incorporating gender
identity as part of the demographic information on the application.
2. (IP4, Memo from Assistant to the City Manager: 2017 Citywide Survey Draft Results)
Council member Mims hoped that all Council members would read through the
Citywide survey results and how the community responded to the various topics.
3. (IP6, Memo from City Manager: Housing Study Report) Council member Mims stated
she hoped for more discussion with the University of Iowa and the City of Coralville
in term of student housing.
4. (IP3, Memo from City Manager: Strategic Planning Preparation) Mayor Throgmorton
appreciated the memo which included concise summaries from each of the
departments.
➢ January 25
1. (IP3, Memo from Human Rights Coordinator & Equity Director: Social Justice and
Racial Equity Fourth Quarter Update for 2017) Council member Botchway noted all
the work that goes into the report.
2. (IPS, Memo from City Clerk: Proposed Council Meeting Schedule, April —August
2018) Mayor Throgmorton announced he would not be available on June 19'^, Cole
and Salih also stated they were not available. Mayor Pro tem Taylor noted that June
5t' was a primary. Council agreed to move the June 5'" meeting to Monday, June 4'h
and will take another look at the June 191 meeting as it gets closer.
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➢ February 1
3. (IP9, Memo from City Clerk: KXIC Radio Show) Council members signed up for
upcoming dates. Staff will handle the March 28t' and May 2nd KXIC interview slots.
4. (IP3, Pending Work Session Topics) Mayor Throgmorton confirmed that strategic
plan discussion would be on the February 201 work session.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees.
Adjourn 10:02 p.m.
02-20-18
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Official Council Actions — 2/6/18
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: None.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Longfellow Elementary students:
Sadie Bodzin, Margalit Frank.
The Mayor proclaimed: The 50th Anniversary of Municipal Home Rule in Iowa; Black
History Month, Barbara Kutzko 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 and to delete from the Consent
Calendar and consider as a separate Item 4e(2), resolution setting a public hearing on
plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
Pedestrian Mall Improvements project:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: January 6, Budget Work Session, January 9, Budget Work Session (CIP),
January 16, Work Session, January 16, 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 - October 19; Airport Commission - November 16; Airport Commission -
November 30; Airport Commission: December 21; Board of Adjustment: December
13; Housing & Community Development Commission - November 16; Human Rights
Commission - January 9; Library Board of Trustees - December 21; Parks &
Recreation Commission - December 13; Planning & Zoning Commission - December
21; Planning & Zoning Commission - January 4; Senior Center Commission -
December 14.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Special Class C Liquor License for Onnuri Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St.; Class E
Liquor License for Hy -Vee #3, 1125 N. Dodge St.; Class C Liquor License for
Formosa, 221 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for EI Patron, 109 E. College St.;
Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee Food & Drugstore #1 & Regal Liquor, 1720
Waterfront Dr.; Class C Liquor License for It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque
St.; Outdoor Service Area for It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; RES. 18-
26, to issue Dancing Permit to It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; Class C
Liquor License for Jobsite, 928 Maiden Ln.; Outdoor Service Area for Jobsite, 927
Maiden Ln.; Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee Food Store #2, 812 S. 1st Ave.;
Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for The Iowa Chop House, 223
Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Oyama Sushi, 1853 Lower Muscatine Rd.
New: Special Class C Liquor License for Acapulco Mexican Bakery #2, 1937 Keokuk
St.; RES. 18-27 to issue Cigarette Permit to Liquor Downtown, 315 S. Gilbert St.;
Resolutions and Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $13,116,561.89
for the period of December 1 through December 31, 2017, as recommended by the
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Finance Director subject to audit. Disbursements are published and permanently
retained in the City Clerk's office in accordance with State Code; Res. 18-28,
rejecting bids received on January 25, 2018 for the City of Iowa City Building
Automation Upgrades and Improvement Projects 2017; Res. 18-29, awarding
contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract
for construction of the Douglass Street and Douglass Court Water Main
Improvements Project; Res. 18-30, establishing a revised schedule of fees and
charges for Parks and Recreation services and programming and rescinding
Resolution number 17-33 previously establishing said fees and charges; Res. 18-
31, amending the budgeted positions in the Police Department by adding one
full-time Police Sergeant position; Res. 18-32, Authorizing an Amendment to the
Subdivider's Agreement for Larson Subdivision.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for February 20 on an ordinance
rezoning approximately 53.29 acres from High Density Single Family Residential (RS -
12) zone to Planned Development Overlay/High Density Single Family Residential
(OPD/RS-12) for approximately 50.11 acres and Commercial Office (CO -1) zone for
approximately 3.18 acres, located south of 1-80 west of Prairie Du Chien Road
(REZ17-00017); Res. 18-33, setting a public hearing on February 20, 2018 on
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center Cell FY18 Construction Project,
directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City
Engineer to place said plans on file for public inspection; Res. 18-34,
determining the necessity of and setting dates of a consultation (March 2) and
public hearing (March 20) on a proposed Foster Road Urban Renewal Plan in
the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
Correspondence: Carol deProsse regarding Several Comments [Previously
handed out at the 1/16/18 Council work session]; Postcards regarding Various issues;
Roger Bradley regarding Amendment requests; Joan Jehle regarding Iowa City
Struggles Finding Housing Balance; Judith Crossett regarding pizza boxes [Staff
response included]; Bob Oppliger regarding Support active transportation; Allex
Mahanna and Maddy Bradley regarding New Student Organization; Rebecca Porter
regarding traffic safety in Iowa City; Dennis Jones Stage regarding Joe Murphy, Kelly
Plumber, Daniel Davis, Nick Stika, Kylie Buddin, Rita Schmidt, Eric Quiner, Casey
Stone, Rebecca Arnott, Susan Futrell, Brian Fuller, John McNeill, Dave Moore;
Strategic Plan correspondence from Cheryl Cruise, Sara Barron, Benjamin Nelson
[Previously handed out at the 1/30/18 Council Strategic Planning work session];
Affordable Housing correspondence from Johnson County Affordable Housing
Coalition, Paula Vaughan, John McKinstry, Cheryl Cruise; Martha Norbeck regarding
Budgeting for Climate Action; John Whalen regarding LEDC request; Rev. Lauren
Lyon and Rev. Dr. Thomas Wolthuis regarding Faith in Politics; Dennis Kowalski
regarding Hospice [Staff response included]; Bill Cook regarding Newspapers.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-35, setting a public hearing on February 20,
2018 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Pedestrian Mall Improvements Project, directing City Clerk to
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publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place said plans
on file for public inspection.
Community Comment, the following individuals appeared: Joe Murphy appeared
regarding the naming of the stage in on the pedestrian mall as the Dennis Jones stage;
Anthony Smith, Pastor of New Creations International Church and President of the
Johnson County Interfaith Cluster, appeared regarding the Johnson County Interfaith
Cluster and hate propaganda in Iowa City; Sam Massey, Pastor of First Presbyterian
Church, appeared regarding the Johnson County Interfaith Cluster; Chitoka Webb
appeared regarding racism, sexism, ageism, and making a change in Iowa City; Rafael
Montoya appeared regarding racist graffiti in Scott Park; Nicholas Theisen appeared
regarding affordable housing; Joel Gilbertson White appeared regarding support for
Johnson County Interfaith and Affordable Housing; Mayor Throgmorton reread his
statement from 1/16/18 meeting regarding fliers in Wetherby Park neighborhood.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 0.5
acres of property located at 1010 S. First Avenue from Low Density Single -Family
Residential (RS -5) to Community Commercial (CC -2), 1022 S. First Avenue from Low
Density Single -Family (RS -5) to Commercial Office (CO -1) and a portion of 1025 Wade
Street from Commercial Office (CO -1) to Community Commercial (CC -2) (REZ17-00019).
Moved and seconded to continue public hearing to February 20.
Moved and seconded to defer to February 20th, the first vote on ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 0.5 acres of property located at 1010 S. First Avenue
from Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS -5) to Community Commercial (CC -2),
1022 S. First Avenue from Low Density Single -Family (RS -5) to Commercial Office (CO -
1) and a portion of 1025 Wade Street from Commercial Office (CO -1) to Community
Commercial (CC -2) (REZ17-00019). The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the
following voice vote: Ayes: Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton, Botchway. Nays:
Cole.
A public hearing was held on a resolution for a voluntary annexation of approximately
8.62 acres of property located at 4643 Herbert Hoover Highway SE (ANN17-00001).
Megan Carr from Sands Development appeared representing the applicant IC Housing
Group and presented information.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-36, for a voluntary annexation of
approximately 8.62 acres of property located at 4643 Herbert Hoover Highway SE.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 8.62 acres of
property from County Commercial (C) and County Multifamily Residential (RMF) to Interim
Development Multifamily Residential (ID -RM) zone for 5.86 acres and Interim
Development Single Family for 2.76 acres located at 4643 Herbert Hoover Highway SE
(REZ17-00020). Megan Carr from Sands Development appeared representing the
applicant IC Housing Group and presented information.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning approximately 8.62 acres of
property from County Commercial (C) and County Multifamily Residential (RMF) to Interim
Development Multifamily Residential (ID -RM) zone for 5.86 acres and Interim
Development Single Family for 2.76 acres located at 4643 Herbert Hoover Highway SE
(REZ17-00020), be given first vote.
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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. 18-
4737, conditionally rezoning approximately .48 acres of property from Intensive
Commercial (CIA) zone to Riverfront Crossings -Central Crossings Subdistrict
(RFC -CX) zone located at 703, 705, and 709 S. Dubuque Street (REZ17-00018), be
voted on for final passage at this time. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thomas, Throgmorton, Botchway, Cole, Mims, Salih.
Nays: Taylor. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division
of roll call vote. Ayes: Throgmorton, Botchway, Cole, Mims, Salih, Thomas. Nays: Taylor.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Gina Landau.
Moved and seconded to defer to February 20 adoption of ordinance rezoning
approximately 3.6 acres of property from Neighborhood Public (P1) to Planned
Development Overlay Neighborhood Public (OPD/P1) zone located at 300 Teeters Court
(REZ17-00016). The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0/1, with the following division
of roll call vote. Ayes: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Abstaining: Botchway.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Riverfront Crossings Park,
Phase 3 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. 18-37, approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Riverfront Crossings
Park, Phase 3 Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt
of bids.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2018 Roof Improvements —
Water Treatment Plant & Water Distribution Facility Project, establishing amount of bid
security to accompany each bid, directing the City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and
fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-38, approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2018 Roof
Improvements — Water Treatment Plant & Water Distribution Facility Project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing the City Clerk
to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 2 entitled "Human Rights,"
Chapter 1, entitled "Definitions" to remove reference to "masculine" and "feminine" from
the definition of gender identity and make it inclusive of non -binary expression, be given
first vote.
Moved and seconded to defer resolution to February 20 rejecting bids received on
January 30, 2018 for the Happy Hollow Park Restroom and Shelter Replacement Project
2018. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Sharon DeGraw.
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Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-39, authorizing acceptance of City Bridge
Funds from the Iowa Department of Transportation and authorizing the City
Manager to sign the Project Agreement.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-40, 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 Neumann Monson Architects Inc. to provide architectural and
engineering consultant services for the Public Works Facility - Phase 1 Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-41, approving settlement of imminent
litigation.
Moved and seconded to appoint Council members: Cole, Mims and Mayor
Throgmorton, to the Economic Development Committee 2016-17. Moved and seconded
to expand the Economic Development Committee from three to five people. The Mayor
declared the motion defeated, 1/6. Ayes: Salih. Nays: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Taylor,
Thomas, Throgmorton.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Board. of Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2014 - December 31,
2018 (Formerly advertised); Airport Zoning Board. of Adjustment for a five-year term,
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020 (Formerly advertised); Airport Zoning Commission
for a six-year term, January 1, 2018 — December 31, 2023; Board of Appeals for a five-
year term, January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022. For a HBA Rep. or qualified 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); Senior Center
Commission for a three-year term, 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, February 13, 2018. Civil Service
Commission for a four -year term, April 2, 2018 - April 4, 2022. Applications must be
received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City
and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated.
Moved and seconded to adjourn regular meeting 9:35 p.m. and resume work session.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Depart nt.
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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
February 6, 2018
Iowa City City Council meeting, 4:33 p.m.at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton presiding.
Council Members present: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Fruin, Dilkes, Fruehling.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried and
adjourned into executive session 4:34 p.m.
Council returned to open session 4:42 p.m.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, to adjourn special meeting 4:44 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
February 6, 2018
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes,
Fruehling, Knoche, Havel, Hightshoe, Seydell-Johnson, W. Ford, UISG: Nelson, Stewart.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Longfellow Elementary students:
Sadie Bodzin, Margalit Frank.
The Mayor proclaimed: The 50th Anniversary of Municipal Home Rule in Iowa; Black
History Month, Barbara Kutzko accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Botchway, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete
from the Consent Calendar and consider as a separate Item 4e(2), resolution setting a
public hearing on plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Pedestrian Mall Improvements project:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: January 6, Budget Work Session, January 9, Budget Work Session (CIP),
January 16, Work Session, January 16, 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 - October 19; Airport Commission - November 16; Airport Commission -
November 30; Airport Commission: December 21; Board of Adjustment: December
13; Housing & Community Development Commission - November 16; Human Rights
Commission - January 9; Library Board of Trustees - December 21; Parks &
Recreation Commission - December 13; Planning & Zoning Commission - December
21; Planning & Zoning Commission - January 4; Senior Center Commission -
December 14.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Special Class C Liquor License for Korean Barbeque Restaurant, dba Onnuri
Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St.; Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee Inc., dba Hy -Vee
#3, 1125 N. Dodge St.; Class C Liquor License for Etre Plaza Towers Restaurant, dba
Formosa, 221 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Etre Givanni Restaurant
LLC., dba EI Patron, 109 E. College St.; Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee Inc., dba
Hy -Vee Food & Drugstore #1 & Regal Liquor, 1720 Waterfront Dr.; Class C Liquor
License for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque
St.; Outdoor Service Area for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill,
125 S. Dubuque St.; RES. 18-26, to issue Dancing Permit to Brothers of Iowa City,
Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for
Jobsite IC LLC, dba Jobsite, 928 Maiden Ln.; Outdoor Service Area for Jobsite IC
LLC, dba Jobsite, 927 Maiden Ln.; Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee Inc., dba Hy -
Vee Food Store #2, 812 S. 1st Ave.; Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor
License for Twenty Three LLC, dba The Iowa Chop House, 223 Washington St.; Class
C Liquor License for Oyama Sushi Chen's Inc., dba Oyama Sushi, 1853 Lower
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Muscatine Rd. New: Special Class C Liquor License for Acapulco Grocery Corp., dba
Acapulco Mexican Bakery #2, 1937 Keokuk St.; RES. 18-27 to issue Cigarette
Permit to Darin Aisenbrey, dba Liquor Downtown, 315 S. Gilbert St.;
Resolutions and Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $13,116,561.89
for the period of December 1 through December 31, 2017, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit. Disbursements are published and permanently
retained in the City Clerk's office in accordance with State Code; Res. 18-28,
rejecting bids received on January 25, 2018 for the City of Iowa City Building
Automation Upgrades and Improvement Projects 2017; Res. 18-29, awarding
contract to Lynch's Excavating for $ 429,436.50 and authorizing the Mayor to sign
and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Douglass Street and
Douglass Court Water Main Improvements Project; Res. 18-30, establishing a
revised schedule of fees and charges for Parks and Recreation services and
programming and rescinding Resolution number 17-33 previously establishing
said fees and charges; Res. 18-31, amending the budgeted positions in the
Police Department by adding one full-time Police Sergeant position; Res. 18-32,
Authorizing an Amendment to the Subdivider's Agreement for Larson
Subdivision.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for February 20 on an ordinance
rezoning approximately 53.29 acres from High Density Single Family Residential (RS -
12) zone to Planned Development Overlay/High Density Single Family Residential
(OPD/RS-12) for approximately 50.11 acres and Commercial Office (CO -1) zone for
approximately 3.18 acres, (Foster Road — Vintage Cooperatives) located south of 1-80
west of Prairie Du Chien Road (REZ17-00017); Res. 18-33, setting a public hearing
on February 20, 2018 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the construction of the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center Cell
FYI Construction Project, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said
hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place said plans on file for public
inspection; Res. 18-34, determining the necessity of and setting dates of a
consultation (March 2) and public hearing (March 20) on a proposed Foster
Road Urban Renewal Plan in the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
Correspondence: Carol deProsse regarding Several Comments [Previously
handed out at the 1/16/18 Council work session]; Postcards regarding Various issues;
Roger Bradley regarding Amendment requests; Joan Jehle regarding Iowa City
Struggles Finding Housing Balance; Judith Crossett regarding pizza boxes [Staff
response included]; Bob Oppliger regarding Support active transportation; Allex
Mahanna and Maddy Bradley regarding New Student Organization; Rebecca Porter
regarding traffic safety in Iowa City; Dennis Jones Stage regarding Joe Murphy, Kelly
Plumber, Daniel Davis, Nick Stika, Kylie Buddin, Rita Schmidt, Eric Quiner, Casey
Stone, Rebecca Arnott, Susan Futrell, Brian Fuller, John McNeill, Dave Moore;
Strategic Plan correspondence from Cheryl Cruise, Sara Barron, Benjamin Nelson
[Previously handed out at the 1/30/18 Council Strategic Planning work session];
Affordable Housing correspondence from Johnson County Affordable Housing
Coalition, Paula Vaughan, John McKinstry, Cheryl Cruise; Martha Norbeck regarding
Budgeting for Climate Action; John Whalen regarding LEDC request; Rev. Lauren
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Lyon and Rev. Dr. Thomas Wolthuis regarding Faith in Politics; Dennis Kowalski
regarding Hospice [Staff response included]; Bill Cook regarding Newspapers.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, to adopt Res. 18-35, setting a public hearing
on February 20, 2018 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the construction of the Pedestrian Mail 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. Council member Thomas asked for a
summary to clarify the cost difference listed in the resolution that was discussed at the
work session. City Manager Fruin presented information regarding the costs.
Community Comment, the following individuals appeared: Joe Murphy appeared
regarding the naming of the stage in on the pedestrian mall as the Dennis Jones stage;
Anthony Smith, Pastor of New Creations International Church and President of the
Johnson County Interfaith Cluster, appeared regarding the Johnson County Interfaith
Cluster and hate propaganda in Iowa City; Sam Massey, Pastor of First Presbyterian
Church, appeared regarding the Johnson County Interfaith Cluster; Chitoka Webb
appeared regarding racism, sexism, ageism, and making a change in Iowa City; Rafael
Montoya appeared regarding racist graffiti in Scott Park; Nicholas Theisen appeared
regarding affordable housing; Joel Gilbertson White appeared regarding support for
Johnson County Interfaith and Affordable Housing; Mayor Throgmorton reread his
statement from 1/16/18 meeting regarding fliers in Wetherby Park neighborhood.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 0.5
acres of property located at 1010 S. First Avenue (Kum & Go and Hospice) from Low
Density Single -Family Residential (RS -5) to Community Commercial (CC -2), 1022 S. First
Avenue from Low Density Single -Family (RS -5) to Commercial Office (CO -1) and a
portion of 1025 Wade Street from Commercial Office (CO -1) to Community Commercial
(CC -2) (REZ17-00019). The Mayor requested Council members disclose any ex parte
communications and none were reported. Senior Planner Miklo presented a power point.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Salih, to continue public hearing to February 20.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to defer to February 20th, the first vote on
ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 0.5 acres of property located at 1010 S.
First Avenue (Kum & Go and Hospice) from Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS -
5) to Community Commercial (CC -2), 1022 S. First Avenue from Low Density Single -
Family (RS -5) to Commercial Office (CO -1) and a portion of 1025 Wade Street from
Commercial Office (CO -1) to Community Commercial (CC -2) (REZ17-00019). The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following voice vote: Ayes: Mims, Salih, Taylor,
Thomas, Throgmorton, Botchway. Nays: Cole.
A public hearing was held on a resolution for a voluntary annexation of approximately
8.62 acres of property located at 4643 Herbert Hoover Highway SE (ANN17-00001). The
Mayor requested Council members report any ex parte communications; Botchway, Cole,
and Mims reported as stated. Senior Planner Miklo presented a power point for Item 6b
and 6c. Megan Carr from Sands Development appeared representing the applicant IC
Housing Group and presented information.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, to adopt Res. 18-36, for a voluntary annexation
of approximately 8.62 acres of property located at 4643 Herbert Hoover Highway SE
(ANN17-00001).
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 8.62 acres of
property from County Commercial (C) and County Multifamily Residential (RMF) to Interim
Development Multifamily Residential (ID -RM) zone for 5.86 acres and Interim
Development Single Family for 2.76 acres located at 4643 Herbert Hoover Highway SE
(REZ17-00020). The Mayor reported ex parte communications as stated in previous item,
6b, resolution for voluntary annexation 4643 Herbert Hoover Highway. Megan Carr from
Sands Development appeared representing the applicant IC Housing Group and
presented information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance rezoning approximately
8.62 acres of property from County Commercial (C) and County Multifamily Residential
(RMF) to Interim Development Multifamily Residential (ID -RM) zone for 5.86 acres and
Interim Development Single Family for 2.76 acres located at 4643 Herbert Hoover
Highway SE (REZ17-00020), be given first vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, 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. 18-4737, conditionally rezoning approximately .48 acres of
property from Intensive Commercial (CI -1) zone to Riverfront Crossings -Central
Crossings Subdistrict (RFC -CX) zone located at 703, 705, and 709 S. Dubuque Street
(REZ17-00018), be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor requested Council
members disclose any ex parte communications and none were reported. Mayor
Throgmorton expressed his concern with the project. Moved by Mims, seconded by
Botchway, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thomas,
Throgmorton, Botchway, Cole, Mims, Salih. Nays: Taylor. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Throgmorton,
Botchway, Cole, Mims, Salih, Thomas. Nays: Taylor. Moved by Botchway, seconded by
Mims, to accept correspondence from Gina Landau.
Moved by Taylor, seconded by Mims, to defer to February 20 adoption of ordinance
rezoning approximately 3.6 acres of property from Neighborhood Public (P1) to Planned
Development Overlay Neighborhood Public (OPD/P1) zone located at 300 Teeters Court
(Sensitive Areas Plan for Lincoln School) (REZ17-00016). The Mayor requested Council
members disclose any ex parte communications and none were reported. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 6/0/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Cole,
Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Abstaining: Botchway.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Riverfront Crossings Park,
Phase 3 Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing
City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Parks &
Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson presented a power point. No one appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 18-37, approving plans,
specifications, form of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
Riverfront Crossings Park, Phase 3 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.
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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 2018 Roof Improvements —
Water Treatment Plant & Water Distribution Facility Project, establishing amount of bid
security to accompany each bid, directing the City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and
fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt Res. 18-38, approving plans,
specifications, form of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
2018 Roof Improvements — Water Treatment Plant & Water Distribution Facility
Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing the
City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 2 entitled
"Human Rights," Chapter 1, entitled "Definitions" to remove reference to "masculine" and
"feminine" from the definition of gender identity and make it inclusive of non -binary
expression, be given first vote. City Attorney Dilkes summarized the ordinance. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Salih, to defer resolution to February 20 rejecting
bids received on January 30, 2018 for the Happy Hollow Park Restroom and Shelter
Replacement Project 2018. City Manager Fruin and Parks & Recreation Director Seydell-
Johnson presented information. Council member Thomas proposed deferring the item,
having a community meeting, and reporting back at the next meeting. Individual Council
members expressed their views. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to accept
correspondence from Sharon DeGraw.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Salih, to adopt Res. 18-39, authorizing
acceptance of City Bridge Funds from the Iowa Department of Transportation and
authorizing the City Manager to sign the Project Agreement.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Taylor, to adopt Res. 18-40, 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 Neumann Monson Architects
Inc. to provide architectural and engineering consultant services for the Public
Works Facility - Phase 1 Project. Public Works Director Knoche presented a power
point. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Salih, to adopt Res. 18-41, approving settlement
of imminent litigation.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Taylor, to appoint Council members: Cole, Mims and
Mayor Throgmorton, to the Economic Development Committee 2016-17. Council member
Salih initiated discussion regarding the size of the Committee. Moved by Salih, seconded
by Botchway to expand the Economic Development Committee from three to five people.
The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 1/6. Ayes: Salih. Nays: Botchway, Cole, Mims,
Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton. Council member Salih moved to limit the time each
Council member could serve on the Economic Development Committee and amended
the motion to any committees. Motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Throgmorton
asked the item be added to the pending work session list.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Board. of Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2014 - December 31,
2018 (Formerly advertised); Airport Zoning Board. of Adjustment for a five-year term,
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January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020 (Formerly advertised); Airport Zoning Commission
for a six-year term, January 1, 2018 — December 31, 2023; Board of Appeals for a five-
year term, January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022. For a HBA Rep. or qualified 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); Senior Center
Commission for a three-year term, 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, February 13, 2018. Civil Service
Commission for a four -year term, April 2, 2018 - April 4, 2022. Applications must be
received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 13, 2018. 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.
Community Comment, the following individuals appeared: Benjamin Nelson, UISG
Liaison, appeared with UISG updates.
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
Assistant City Manager Monroe provided information on the first scheduled facility tour
at Robert A. Lee Rec Center. Monroe also mentioned the Library had been nominated
for Best Library in the Country and encouraged everyone to vote!
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, to adjourn regular meeting 9:35 p.m. and resume
work session.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk