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Complete Description of Council Activities
March 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, Dilkes, Fruehling,
Knoche, Havel, Hall, Bockenstedt, Hightshoe, Laverman, Nagle-Gamm, Rummel,
Ralston, Miklo, W. Ford. UISG: Nelson, Stewart.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Lemme Elementary students:
Georgia Hellwig, Holly Rood, Leo Thomas.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to remove
from Consent Calendar and consider as separate items 2c(5) resolution authorizing the
award of a contract for the supply of prefabricated bus shelters; and 2c(6) resolution
authorizing the award of a contract for recycling processing services; and also moving
public hearing date for Item 4d(2) resolution considering the sale of City property north of
the Iowa City Municipal Airport to Harry Hinckley from April 3b to April 2.
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: March 6, Special formal Official & Complete; March 6, Work Session; March 6,
Regular formal Official & Complete.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Graze Iowa City LLC, dba Graze, 115 E. College St.; Class
E Liquor License for Sector, Inc., dba Creekside Market, 2601 Hwy 6 E.; Class E
Liquor License for Corridor Liquor, Inc., dba City Liquor, 425 S. Gilbert St.; Class C
Liquor License for Apres Iowa City LLC, dba Apres, 1010 Martin St.; Outdoor Service
Area for Apres Iowa City LLC, dba Apres, 1010 Martin St.; Class C Liquor License for
Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, The, 6 South Dubuque St.; Class C Beer
Permit for Suburban Investors LLC, dba Suburban BP Amoco - Keokuk St., 1905
Keokuk St. New: Class C Liquor License for Xalapa II, Inc., dba Casa Azul, 335 S.
Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License for The Englert Civic Theatre, Inc., dba The Englert
Civic Theatre, Inc., 221 E. Washington St.; Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go LC,
dba Kum & Go #504, 1310 S. Gilbert St.
Resolutions and Motions: Res. 18-65, awarding contract to JB Holland
Construction for $ 1,353,630.23 and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Iowa City Landfill and
Recycling Center Cell FY18 Construction Project; Res. 18-66, accepting the
work for the Iowa City Parking Garage Maintenance Program and Bridge Repair
2017 Project; Res. 18-67, accepting the work for the 2017 Sewer Rehabilitation
Project; Res. 18-68, approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute
and the City Clerk to attest Amendment No. 1 to the September 19, 2017,
agreement by and between the City of Iowa City and HR Green, Inc. to provide
engineering consultant services for the Idyllwild Stormwater Drainage Diversion
Project; Res. 18-69, amending the Administrative and Confidential Pay Plan by
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adding the position of Internal Auditor Budget Analyst and the AFSCME Pay
Plan by eliminating the position of Grant Accountant.
Setting Public Hearings: Res. 18-70, setting a public hearing for the May 1, 2018
City Council meeting regarding the Iowa Department of Transportation
Consolidated Transit Funding application for Iowa City Transit; Res. 18-71,
setting a public hearing for April 2, 2018 to consider the sale of City property
north of the Iowa City Municipal Airport to Harry Hinckley.
Correspondence: Benjamin Nelson regarding Hawkeye Completion Grant; Judy
Buddenbaum regarding Addendum to Regina's sports facility sent 3.5.18 /
Administrative Hearing — March 13, 2018; Dina Bishara regarding massage parlors
and human trafficking; Ana Arnold regarding Concern regarding deer in Hickory Hill
park; Karin Southard regarding follow-up to Lusk Ave Work Session; Aaron Bos hart,
Iowa Cannabis Company regarding Support for a medical cannabidiol dispensary in
Iowa City
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt Res. 18-72, authorizing the award
of a contract for the supply of prefabricated bus shelters. Transportation Services
Director Nagle-Gamm presented information. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 18-73, authorizing the
award of a contract for recycling processing services. Moved by Botchway,
seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from Kyle Wehner. Kyle Wehner, Republic
Services appeared. Resource Management Superintendent Jordan presented
information.
Community Comment, the following individuals appeared: Nicholas Theisen regarding
affordable housing; Maryann Dennis, Director of the Housing Fellowship, regarding the
Del Ray Ridge project; Aaron Boshart, Iowa Cannabis Company, regarding a letter of
support for a medical cannabidiol dispensary in Iowa City. The City Manager's office will
draft a letter of support; Tracey Achenbach, Executive Director of the Housing Trust Fund
of Johnson County, regarding the impact of affordable housing dollars provided to the
Housing Trust Fund; Adil Adams regarding City Council swearing in.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Salih to move up Item 7, resolution renaming
Hickory Trail Park as Calder Park.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt Res. 18-74, renaming Hickory
Trail Park as the Calder Park. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to accept
correspondence from Jennifer McDonald, Pamela Codd. Parks & Forestry
Superintendent Hall presented information. Brianna Wills and Dick Dorsweiler appeared.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance approving an OPD-5 and OPD-8
Sensitive Areas Development Plan for Outlot H, Lindeman Subdivision, Part 2A, located
South of Lower West Branch Road and North of Anna Street (REZ18-0006). Senior
Planner Miklo presented a power point. John Yapp, Allen Homes and Nicholas Theisen
appeared. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance approving an OPD-5 and
OPD-8 Sensitive Areas Development Plan for Outlot H, Lindeman Subdivision, Part 2A,
located South of Lower West Branch Road and North of Anna Street (REZ18-0006), be
given first vote.
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning and Chapter
17-5 Housing Code, to amend and clarify regulations related to occupancy of residential
dwellings and to establish standards to ensure adequate parking and open space for both
rental and owner households that promote safe, healthy, and stable residential
neighborhoods. Senior Planner Miklo presented a power point. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning
and Chapter 17-5 Housing Code, to amend and clarify regulations related to occupancy
of residential dwellings and to establish standards to ensure adequate parking and open
space for both rental and owner households that promote safe, healthy, and stable
residential neighborhoods, be given first vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Taylor, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that Ord. 18-4742, conditionally rezoning approximately 0.5 acres of
property located at 1010 S. First Avenue (1st 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), be voted on for final
passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to accept
correspondence from Brian Boelk. Senior Planner Miklo presented a power point.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held on the ordinance amending Title 3, Entitled "Finances,
Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds,
Fines and Penalties," and Title 16, entitled "Public Works," Chapter 3, entitled "City
Utilities," Article A, entitled "General Provisions," Section 5 entitled "Establishing City
Utility Accounts; Deposits Required". Finance Director Bockenstedt presented a power
point. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Salih, that the ordinance amending Title 3, Entitled
"Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges,
Bonds, Fines and Penalties," and Title 16, entitled "Public Works," Chapter 3, entitled
"City Utilities," Article A, entitled "General Provisions," Section 5 entitled "Establishing City
Utility Accounts; Deposits Required", be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on a resolution determining an area of the city to be an
economic development area, and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment,
development, or a combination thereof, of such area is necessary in the interest of the
public health, safety or welfare of the residents of the city; designating such area as
appropriate for an urban renewal project; and adopting the Foster Road Urban Renewal
Plan therefor. Economic Development Coordinator Ford presented a power point.
Nicholas Theisen appeared. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 18-75, determining an
area of the city to be an economic development area, and that the rehabilitation,
conservation, redevelopment, development, or a combination thereof, of such area
is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of
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the city; designating such area as appropriate for an urban renewal project; and
adopting the Foster Road Urban Renewal Plan therefor.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Taylor, to adopt Res. 18-76, approving an
Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Private Redevelopment by and between the
City of Iowa City and CORE Sycamore Town Center, LLC. Economic Development
Coordinator Ford presented information. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Mims, to adopt Res. 18-77, adopting a Complete
Streets Policy for the City of Iowa City and rescinding Resolution No. 15-81 as
amended to include number of trees planted. Transportation Planner Ralston presented
information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Salih, to adopt Res. 18-78, establishing City
of Iowa City Strategic Planning Priorities. City Manager Fruin presented information.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Taylor, to adopt Res. 18-79, ratifying settlement of
impending litigation.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, to make the following appointments to Boards
and Commissions: appoint Dennis Keitel, 1696 Ridge Road, to the Airport Zoning
Commission for a a six-year term, January 1 , 2018 — December 31, 2023; appoint
Andrew Martin, 1824 G Street, to the Board of Appeals for a five-year term, January 1 ,
2018 - December 31, 2022, for a HBA Rep. or qualified experience and training; appoint
Emily Bushman, 100 Peterson Hall, to the Civil Service Commission for a four-year term,
April 2, 2018 - April 4, 2022.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following vacancies and all
will remain open until filled: Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for 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); Historic Preservation Commission for a Jefferson St. representative to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2016 — July 1, 2019 (New District formed); Telecommunications
Commission for 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.
Community Comment: 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 mentioned the solar assessment project, the climate
action committee finalizing their projects, assisting ability partnership grants, RAGBRAI
planning, and the UNESCO International meeting.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Salih, to adjourn 9:23 p.m. to work session.
Ja es A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Ke ie K. Fruehli g, City Clerk.
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Official Council Actions — 3/6/18
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:00 pm. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
Absent: Botchway.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous,
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss the purchase or
sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably
expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that
property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property. The
minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (Real Estate)
shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed.
The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting at 5:21 p.m.
Amore complete I ption of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Jas A. Throgmo Mayor
s/Kellie K. Fre g, City Cler
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Complete Description of Council Activities
March 6, 2018
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
Absent: Botchway. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Dulek, Fruehling.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous,
Moved by Salih, seconded by Mims, to adjourn to executive session to discuss the
purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be
reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for
that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property.
The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (Real
Estate) shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is
completed. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive
session 5:01 p.m.
Council returned to open session 5:20 p.m.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Taylor, to adjourn special meeting at 5:21 p.m.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
Date: March 14, 2018
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, March 6, 2018, 5:20 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway (absent), Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
IJISG: Nelson
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dulek, Fruehling, Bockenstedt, Matherly, W. Ford,
Seydell-Johnson, Hightshoe, Sovers, Havel, Ralston
(A transcription and PowerPoint are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
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City Manager Fruin presented information to Council regarding updates to the current
annexation policy to provide for affordable housing contributions as recommended by the
Affordable Housing Plan. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Before sending to Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration, NDS will revise
the Affordable Housing Annexation Policy as follows:
• Specify "fee in lieu" as it relates to the affordable housing model and helping the School
District achieve a better balance of affordable housing within school boundaries.
• NDS will also contact affordable housing partners to ensure that the number of years of
affordable housing required is desirable. As we gather this feedback, the policy will be
revised to include a commitment to "long-term affordability" with a strong preference of
affordability for a minimum of 20 years.
• The 10% requirement will be left as it reads.
• From the second sentence, "a goal of will be removed.
Clarification of Agenda Items
• [Agenda Item 4d(3)]... Frauenholtz-Miller Park ...Council member Thomas asked for
clarification on the project figures. Parks & Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson and
City Engineer Havel stated that it was due to an increase in quantity versus an addition
of items.
• [Agenda Item 4d(6)]... Police Officer Grant Over hires ... Mayor Pro tem Taylor asked
what the procedure was when the grant positions are done. City Manager Fruin stated
the over hires would be absorbed through attrition as employees leave the department.
• [Agenda Item 4f(5)]... Andrew Wendel: Inquiring about an Interview ... Mayor
Throgmorton commented that he had contacted Mr. Wendel and shared information
provided by Assistant to the City Manager Andrew. The Mayor also stated he would be
meeting with him for a short interview.
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1. (IP8, Memo from Animal Services Supervisor: Urban Wildlife — Deer) Council
discussed the information provided in the February 151' information packet. Animal
Services Supervisor Ford was present to answer questions.
Action: Police will initiate the work with the DNR Commission to begin a process for
culling the deer herd. At the same time, Police will begin the process for reconvening
a deer task force, whose duty will be to regularly assess management of the deer
population.
(Break to Formal meeting 6:41 p.m. - Returned 8:16 p.m.)
Strategic Planning Discussion
Mayor Throgmorton facilitated the discussion and Council continued their Strategic Planning
discussion from February 20th. Council discussed the items indicated on the Mayor's handout
which was circulated prior to the meeting.
Action: City Manager's office will revise the Strategic Plan items and include in next agenda
packet with a resolution to adopt. Two items will be removed from the plan and added to the
pending work session list.
Information Packet Discussion [IP8 and I1310, February 151 (cont.)
➢ February 15
2. (IP10, Memo from Assistant Transportation Planner: Langenberg Avenue Traffic
Control) Council discussed the information provided in the February 151 information
packet.
Action: Staff will arrange for consultation with the neighborhood surrounding
Langenberg to listen to their traffic safety concerns.
Information Packet Discussion [February 22 March 11
➢ February 22
1. (IP2, Copy of article from Assistant City Manager: Affordable Housing Shortage
Expected to Worsen Under New Tax Law) Mayor Throgmorton expressed his views
on the article.
2. (IP3, Information from Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT): 1-80 Planning
Study) Council member Mims encouraged the public to visit the [DOT website to look
at the study and see the changes they are planning for 1380.
➢ March 1
1. (IPS, Pending Work Session Topics) Mayor Throgmorton requested the pending
work session list be placed on the next work session for discussion, along with the
Graduate and Professional Students Association.
Action: The March 20 Work Session will include a discussion of pending work
session topics and an invitation to discuss student liaison position with University
Graduate Student Government.
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2. (IP13, Letter from Vice President and Senior Pastor Gloria Dei Lutheran Church:
Gloria Dei Christus House (Sanxay-Gilmore House) 109 East Market Street) Council
member Cole requested more information on plans for the structure. City Manager
Fruin stated the church had withdrawn their request to move the structure to the
Jefferson Courtyard and pledged to work with anyone interested in preserving the
structure to move it.
3. (IP6, Email from Mayor: Memo about responding to black parents) Mayor
Throgmorton and Mayor Pro tem Taylor noted their meeting with parents and the
suggestions made and asked the item be put on the pending work session list for
further discussion.
Action: Staff will add the suggestions from black parents for recreation opportunities
for youth to pending work session list.
4. (IP8, Memo from City Manager: Federal Aid Swap Information Request) Council
members discussed the memo from City Manager Fruin.
Action: The City Manager's office will assist the Mayor with drafting a letter to the
DOT, to be shared with the Metropolitan Planning Organization, regarding planned
state highway projects.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees.
Adjourn 9:36 p.m.
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Official Council Action — 3/6/18
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
Absent: Botchway.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Alexander Elementary student:
Jaylan Graham.
The Mayor proclaimed Special Olympics Month — March, Joyce Rossie, Laurie Ruth,
Sandy Slezak, Kristin Knebel, and Sherry McKee 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 remove from Consent
Calendar and consider as a separate item 4d(2) resolution rejecting bids for Riverfront
Crossings Park, Phase 3.
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: January 30, Work Session (Strategic Planning); February 20, Work Session;
February 20, Regular 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 - February 2; Human Rights Commission - January 23; Library,
Board of Trustees: January 25; Parks & Recreation Commission: January 10; Senior
Center Commission: January 18; Telecommunications Commission: November 30.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Outdoor
Service Area for Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Class E Liquor License
for Kum & Go #504, 2303 Muscatine Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Dollar General
Store #8137, 41 Highway 1 W.; Class C Liquor License for B. P. O. Elks #590, 637
Foster Rd.; Refund an unused portion of a Class C Beer Permit for Acapulco Mexican
Bakery # 2, 1937 Keokuk St., Suite A; Permanent Transfer Class E Liquor License for
Smokin' Joe's Tobacco and Liquor Outlet #18, 1901 Broadway St.
Resolutions and Motions: Res. 18-55, awarding contract and authorizing the
Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the 2018
Roof Improvements — Water Treatment Plant & Water Distribution Facility
Project; Res. 18-56, accepting the work for the Frauenholtz-Miller Park Project
2016; Res. 18-57, accepting the work for the Asphalt Resurfacing 2017 Project;
Res. 18-58, authorizing the award of a contract to provide, install, and service
existing and new weather alert sirens; Res. 18-59, amending budgeted positions
in the Police Department by temporarily adding two full-time police officer
positions.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for March 20 on an ordinance
approving a rezoning and Sensitive Areas Development Plan for Lindemann
Subdivision Part Eight, located in the OPD-5/OPD-8 zone located South of Lower
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West Branch Road and North of Anna Street (REZ18-0006); Setting a public hearing
for March 20 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning and Chapter 17-5 Housing
Code, to amend and clarify regulations related to occupancy of residential dwellings
and to establish standards to ensure adequate parking and open space for both rental
and owner households that promote safe, healthy, and stable residential
neighborhoods; Res. 18-60, setting a public hearing for March 20, 2018, on an
ordinance amending Title 3, Entitled "Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4,
entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties," and
Title 16, entitled "Public Works," Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities," Article A,
entitled "General Provisions," Section 5 entitled "Establishing City Utility
Accounts; Deposits Required".
Correspondence: Karin Southard regarding Water shut off to install larger main for
Kinnick House [Staff response included]; Brian Flanagan regarding Low income
housing — Riverfront Crossings development; Paul Close regarding Mobility Scooter;
Pedestrian Mall Fountain stage from Dave Rosazza, Jay Parsons; Andrew Wendel
regarding Inquiring about an Interview; Kate Holstrum regarding Contacting for a
school project for the University of Iowa [Staff response included]; Acting Sr.
Transportation Engineering Planner: Installation of (1) "No Parking Corner To Here"
sign on the southeast comer of Hollywood Boulevard at the intersection with Miami
Drive; Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner: Establishment of "No Parking
Any Time" parking prohibition on the east side of Oaklawn Avenue; Tony Wobeter:
Deer Overpopulation with petition signed by 46 individuals; Jim and Judy
Buddenbaum: Regina's sports Facility/Administrative Hearing
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-61, rejecting bids received on February 28,
2018 for the Riverfront Crossings Park, Phase 3 Project and setting a new date for
receipt of bids for the rebidding of Riverfront Crossings Park, Phase 3 Project,
directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of
bids.
Community Comment, the following individuals appeared: Judy Atkins regarding deer
management; Nicholas Theisen regarding Affordable Housing fund uses; Ryan Sempf,
Iowa City Downtown District, regarding Ped mall project thank you and future capital
improvements to include two-way conversions of Market and Jefferson Street; Tracey
Achenbach, Executive Director of the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County, regarding
affordable housing and proposed annexation policy.
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 that the 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), 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-
4740, rezoning approximately 53.29 acres of property 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 voted on for final passage at this time. Moved and
seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded that Ord. 18-4741, 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 passed and adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2018 operating Budget.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-62, amending the FY2018 operating
Budget.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving proposed FY2019 operating
Budget, the proposed three-year Financial Plan for FY2018 - FY2020, and the five-year
Capital Improvement Plan 2018 — 2022. Jeremy Endsley appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-63, adopting the annual budget for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2019.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-64, approving the three-year financial plan
and the five-year capital improvement plan for the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
The Mayor noted previous announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions: Airport
Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
(Formerly advertised); Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020 (Formerly advertised); Airport Zoning
Commission for vacancy to fill 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); Telecommunications Commission for a three-year term, July 1, 2017 —
July 1, 2020; Civil Service Commission fir a 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.
More information may be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 8:16 p.m. and resume work session.
A morrccoompjete tF iption of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk. G �`''
s/ mes A. Throgm on, Mayor
s/Kellie K. Fr ehling, City Cl k
Submitted o catiioon 3/13/18.
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
March 6, 2018
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
Absent: Botchway. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dulek, Fruehling,
Knoche, Hightshoe, Budding, Bockenstedt, Miklo. UISG: Nelson.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Alexander Elementary student:
Jaylan Graham.
The Mayor proclaimed Special Olympics Month — March, Joyce Rossie, Laurie Ruth,
Sandy Slezak, Kristin Knebel, and Sherry McKee accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Taylor, seconded by Salih, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to remove
from Consent Calendar and consider as a separate item 4d(2) resolution rejecting bids for
Riverfront Crossings Park, Phase 3.
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: January 30, Work Session (Strategic Planning); February 20, Work Session;
February 20, Regular 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 - February 2; Human Rights Commission - January 23; Library,
Board of Trustees: January 25; Parks & Recreation Commission: January 10; Senior
Center Commission: January 18; Telecommunications Commission: November 30.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Katy LLC, dba Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 310 E. Prentiss St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Katy LLC, dba Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 310 E. Prentiss St.;
Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go #504, 2303 Muscatine Ave.;
Class C Beer Permit for Dolgencorp, LLC, dba Dollar General Store #8137, 41
Highway 1 W.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge No 590 B.P.O Elks, dba B.
P. O. Elks #590, 637 Foster Rd.; Refund an unused portion of a Class C Beer Permit
for Acapulco Mexican Bakery # 2, 1937 Keokuk St., Suite A; Permanent Transfer
Class E Liquor License for The Outlet, Inc., dba Smokin' Joe's Tobacco and Liquor
Outlet #18, 1901 Broadway St.
Resolutions and Motions: Res. 18-55, awarding contract and authorizing the
Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract to Advanced Builders for
$460,000,00 for construction of the 2018 Roof Improvements — Water Treatment
Plant & Water Distribution Facility Project; Res. 18-56, accepting the work for
the Frauenholtz-Miller Park Project 2016; Res. 18-57, accepting the work for the
Asphalt Resurfacing 2017 Project; Res. 18-58, authorizing the award of a
contract to provide, install, and service existing and new weather alert sirens;
Res. 18-59, amending budgeted positions in the Police Department by
temporarily adding two full-time police officer positions.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for March 20 on an ordinance
approving a rezoning and Sensitive Areas Development Plan for Lindemann
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Subdivision Part Eight, located in the OPD-5/OPD-8 zone located South of Lower
West Branch Road and North of Anna Street (REZ18-0006); Setting a public hearing
for March 20 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning and Chapter 17-5 Housing
Code, to amend and clarify regulations related to occupancy of residential dwellings
and to establish standards to ensure adequate parking and open space for both rental
and owner households that promote safe, healthy, and stable residential
neighborhoods; Res. 18-60, setting a public hearing for March 20, 2018, on an
ordinance amending Title 3, Entitled "Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4,
entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties," and
Title 16, entitled "Public Works," Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities," Article A,
entitled "General Provisions," Section 5 entitled "Establishing City Utility
Accounts; Deposits Required".
Correspondence: Karin Southard regarding Water shut off to install larger main for
Kinnick House [Staff response included]; Brian Flanagan regarding Low income
housing — Riverfront Crossings development; Paul Close regarding Mobility Scooter;
Pedestrian Mall Fountain stage from Dave Rosazza, Jay Parsons; Andrew Wendel
regarding Inquiring about an Interview; Kate Holstrum regarding Contacting for a
school project for the University of Iowa [Staff response included]; Acting Sr.
Transportation Engineering Planner: Installation of (1) "No Parking Corner To Here"
sign on the southeast corner of Hollywood Boulevard at the intersection with Miami
Drive; Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner: Establishment of "No Parking
Any Time" parking prohibition on the east side of Oaklawn Avenue; Tony Wobeter:
Deer Overpopulation with petition signed by 46 individuals; Jim and Judy
Buddenbaum: Regina's sports Facility/Administrative Hearing
Moved by Mims, seconded by Taylor, to adopt Res. 18-61, rejecting bids received
on February 28, 2018 for the Riverfront Crossings Park, Phase 3 Project and setting
a new date for receipt of bids for the rebidding of Riverfront Crossings Park, Phase 3
Project, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for
receipt of bids. Parks & Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson presented information.
Community Comment, the following individuals appeared: Judy Atkins regarding deer
management; Nicholas Theisen regarding Affordable Housing fund uses; Ryan Sempf,
Iowa City Downtown District, regarding Ped mall project thank you and future capital
improvements to include two-way conversions of Market and Jefferson Street; Tracey
Achenbach, Executive Director of the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County, regarding
affordable housing and proposed annexation policy.
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). Senior Planner Miklo presented a power point. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, that the 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
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Office (CO -1) and a portion of 1025 Wade Street from Commercial Office (CO -1) to
Community Commercial (CC -2) (REZ17-00019), be given first vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Taylor, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that Ord. 18-4740, 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 voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by
Thomas, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Neighborhood & Development
Services Director Hightshoe presented information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Mims, that Ord. 18-4741, 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 passed and adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2018 operating Budget.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 18-62, amending the FY2018
operating Budget. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving proposed FY2019 operating
Budget, the proposed three-year Financial Plan for FY2018 - FY2020, and the five-year
Capital Improvement Plan 2018 — 2022. City Manager Fruin presented a power point.
Individual Council members expressed their views. Jeremy Endsley appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, to adopt Res. 18-63, adopting the annual
budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Mims, to adopt Res. 18-64, approving the three-year
financial plan and the five-year capital improvement plan for the City of Iowa City,
Iowa.
The Mayor noted previous announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions: Airport
Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
(Formerly advertised); Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020 (Formerly advertised); Airport Zoning
Commission for vacancy to fill 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); Telecommunications Commission for a three-year term, July 1, 2017 —
July 1, 2020; Civil Service Commission fir a 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 the initial announcement; but will continue to
advertise vacancies on the City website and Council agenda. More information may be
found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.
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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 noted Council reservations for the upcoming tours of
the water plant on March 16th and March 23rd.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Mims, to adjourn meeting 8:16 p.m. and resume work
session.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk