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Complete Description of Council Activities
April 2, 2018
Iowa City City Council special 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: Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Miklo,
Hightshoe, Laverman, Seydell-Johnson, W. Ford, Havel, Sovers, Bockenstedt, Bowers.
UISG: Nelson.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Lincoln Elementary students:
Lucia Allgood, Elli Hagedorn.
The Mayor proclaimed: Bob Dvorsky Day—April 6; Arbor Day —April 27, Juli Seydell-
Johnson accepting; Fair Housing Month - May, Human Rights Commission member Jeff
Falk accepting; National Service Recognition Day—April 3.
Unless otherwise noted all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Thomas, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: March 20, Special formal Official & Complete; March 20, Work Session; March
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): Airport
Commission - January 18; Airport Commission - January 24; Airport Commission -
February 12; Airport Commission - February 15; Airport Commission - February 21;
Airport Commission - March 7; Board of Adjustment - January 10; Community Police
Review Board - February 13; Historic Preservation Commission - February 8; Housing
& Community Development Commission - January 18; Housing & Community
Development Commission - February 15; Human Rights Commission - February 22;
Library Board of Trustees - February 22; Planning & Zoning Commission - January 18;
Telecommunications Commission - February 26.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for The Bandits LLC, dba El Banditos, 327 E. Market St.;
Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba North Dodge Express, 2153 ACT
Circle; Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for ARAMARK @ ACT,
500 ACT Dr.; Res. 18-80, to issue Cigarette Permit to The Outlet Inc., dba Smokin'
Joe's Tobacco & Liquor Outlet #18, 1901 Broadway St. Suite 1. New: Class E Liquor
License for ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment, dba ARAMARK, 456 Carver
Hawkeye Arena; Outdoor Service Area for ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment, dba
ARAMARK, 456 Carver Hawkeye Arena; Special Class C Liquor License for
Alternative Sport Enterprises LLC, dba Hatchet Jack's, 101 Highway 1 West.
Resolutions and Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $8,900,272.35
for the period of February 1 through February 28, 2018, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit; Res. 18-81, awarding contract to City Construction
Newco LLC for $914,711.00 and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk
to attest a contract for construction of the Riverfront Crossings Park, Phase 3
Project; Res. 18-82, accepting the work for the Fiber Infrastructure at the Iowa
City Landfill and Recycling Center Project; Res. 18-83, authorizing the Mayor to
sign and the City Clerk to attest Iowa Department of Transportation funding
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agreement No. # 2018-16-197 for the Asphalt Resurfacing 2018 — US Hwy 1
(Burlington Street and Governor Street) Project; Res. 18-84, amending the
Administrative and Confidential Pay Plan by adding the position of Application
Specialist and eliminating the position of Sr. Programmer Analyst; Res. 18-85,
amending the Purchasing Manual for City procurement and the Debt Management
Policy for the City of Iowa City; Res. 18-86, authorizing the procurement of
recycling and yard waste/food waste curbside collection containers; Res. 18-87,
approving final plat of Cardinal Pointe West Part 2, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB17-
00020); Res. 18-88, amending Resolution No. 17-19 that supported an
application for a workforce housing tax credit project application at Camp
Cardinal Road and Gathering Place Lane due to a change in the ownership of
the property; Res. 18-89, authorizing the Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest
an agreement with Graduate Iowa City Owner LLC concerning the pedestrian
mall improvement project and rescinding Resolution No. 18-52; Res. 18-90,
repealing resolution no. 17-175 that approved a ground lease with Bread Garden
for space in the pedestrian mall.
Setting Public Hearings: Res. 18-91, fixing date for a meeting on the
proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $10,750,000 General Obligation
Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa (for Essential Corporate Purposes),
and providing for publication of notice thereof; Res. 18-92, fixing date for a
meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $545,000 General
Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa (for General Corporate
Purposes), and providing for publication of notice thereof; Res. 18-93, fixing
date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $700,000
General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa (for General
Corporate Purposes), and providing for publication of notice thereof; Res. 18-
94, setting a public hearing on April 17, 2018 on plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Asphalt Resurfacing
2018 — US Hwy 1 (Burlington Street and Governor Street) Project, directing City
Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place
said plans on file for public inspection; Setting a public hearing for April 17 on an
ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.1 acres from Intensive Commercial
(CI-1) zone to Riverfront Crossings — Central Crossings (RFC-CX) zone for the
property located at 225 & 225 '/z E. Prentiss Street. (REZ18-00003); Setting public
hearing for April 17 for a rezoning of approximately 0.62 acres of land from
Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone to Riverfront Crossings —West Riverfront (RFC-
WR) zone for property located at 513 S. Riverside Drive (REZ17-00005); Setting a
public hearing for April 17 on an ordinance rezoning property located at 715 Park Road
from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to RS-5 with a (Historic Landmark
Designation) Historic Preservation Overlay (RS-5/OHP) (REZ18-00011); Setting a
public hearing for April 17 on an ordinance rezoning property located at 1029 North
Dodge Street from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to RS-8 with a
(Historic Landmark Designation)Historic Preservation Overlay (RS-8/OHP). (REZ18-
00010); Setting a public hearing for April 17 on an ordinance rezoning property located
at 504 East Bloomington Street from Commercial Office (CO-1) to CO-1 with a
(Historic Landmark Designation) Historic Preservation Overlay (CO-1/OHP). (REZ18-
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00012); Setting a public hearing for April 17 on an ordinance rezoning property located
at 213 East Market Street from Central Business Support (CB-5) to CB-5 with a
(Historic Landmark Designation) Historic Preservation Overlay (CB-5/OHP) (REZ18-
00009); Setting a public hearing for April 17 on an ordinance rezoning property located
at 412 North Dubuque Street from High Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-44) to
RM-44 with a (Historic Landmark Designation) Historic Preservation Overlay (RM-
44/OHP) (REZ18-00006); Setting a public hearing for April 17 on an ordinance
rezoning property located at 319 East Bloomington Street from Central Business
Service (CB-2) to CB-2 with a (Historic Landmark Designation) Historic Preservation
Overlay (CB-2/OHP) (REZ18-00008); Setting a public hearing for April 17 on an
ordinance rezoning property located at 410-412 North Clinton Street from High Density
Multi-Family Residential (RM-44) to RM-44 with a (Historic Landmark Designation)
Historic Preservation Overlay (RM-44/OHP) (REZ18-00007).
Correspondence: Linda Kerber regarding Enforcing city's own codes; Judy
Buddenbaum regarding Regina Sports Facility; Dina Bishara X2 regarding Massage
parlors and human trafficking [Staff response included]; Bethany Niciu regarding
Human trafficking concerns [Staff response included]; Michelle Beninga regarding
Follow Up [Staff response included]; Diane Duncan-Goldsmith regarding 101 Lusk
Avenue: Follow-up and Concerns; Angie Jordan regarding Affordable Housing on SE-
side of IC; Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner regarding Establish a "No
Parking Any Time" parking prohibition on the west side of the 800 block of South
Clinton Street; Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner regarding Update
parking prohibition signs on Southlawn Drive to reflect current school district bell
times; City Engineer regarding Competitive Quotation Results. Mayor Throgmorton
noted several items of interest on the consent calendar.
No one appeared for Community Comment.
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. 18-4743, approving an OPD-5 and OPD-8 Sensitive Areas
Development Plan for Outlot H, Lindemann Subdivision, Part 2A, located South of
Lower West Branch Road and North of Anna Street (REZ18-00001), 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 Salih, seconded by Thomas to accept
correspondence from John Yapp. Council member Thomas pointed out the gazebo in the
common area which had not been shown on the drawings at the public hearing.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 18-95, approving the
preliminary plat of Lindemann Subdivision Part 8, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB18-00001).
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. 18-4744, 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 voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Mims,
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seconded by Thomas, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Council member
Mims and Mayor Throgmorton thanked staff for the work they did on the ordinance.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Mims, to adopt Res. 18-96, approving the
preliminary plat of Forest Hills Estates, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB18-00002). Senior
Planner Miklo presented a power point. Mayor Throgmorton mentioned the work session
discussion regarding roads and to make sure the developer understands what Council
has decided.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, to adopt Res. 18-97, approving the
extraterritorial preliminary plat of Pine Grove Estates, Johnson County, Iowa
(SUB18-00003). Senior Planner Miklo presented a power point. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving sale of City property north of the
Iowa City Municipal Airport to Harry Hinckley. Assistant to the City Manager Andrew
presented information. No one appeared.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Mims, to adopt Res. 18-98, approving sale of City
property north of the Iowa City Municipal Airport to Harry Hinckley.
Moved by Mims, 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 second vote. Individual Council members
expressed their views. Finance Director Bockenstedt presented additional information.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance providing that general
property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the 2017
Amended Riverside Drive Urban Renewal Area, in the City of Iowa City, County of
Johnson, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Iowa City,
County of Johnson, Iowa City Community School District and other taxing districts, be
paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, rebates, grants,
monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred
by said city in connection with the Riverside Drive Urban Renewal Plan (Establish TIF
District), be given first vote. Economic Development Coordinator Ford presented a power
point. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, that the ordinance providing that general
property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within that area
added to the Foster Road Urban Renewal Area in the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by and for
the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, Iowa City
Community School District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for
payment of principal and interest on loans, rebates, grants, monies advanced to and
indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said city in connection
with the Foster Road Urban Renewal Plan (Establish TIF District), be given first vote.
Economic Development Coordinator Ford presented a power point. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Mims, to adopt Res. 18-99, Adopting the Social
Justice and Racial Equity Grant Allocations for Fiscal Year 2018. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 5/0/1/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Throgmorton, Cole, Mims, Taylor, Thomas. Nays: None. Absent: Botchway; Abstaining:
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Salih. Equity Director Bowers presented information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 18-100, awarding contract to
Portzen Construction for $7,421,805.00 and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Pedestrian Mall Improvements
Project. Senior Civil Engineer Sovers presented information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Moved by Taylor, seconded by Cole, to appoint Council Member Susan Mims to be
the Graduate and Professional Student Government Organization liaison. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies to Boards and Commissions: Airport
Commission for two vacancies to fill a four-year term, July 1, 2018 — July 1 , 2022; Historic
Preservation Commission (At-large) for a three-year term, July 1,2018 — July 1, 2021;
Historic Preservation Commission (College Green) for a three-year term, July 1 , 2018 —
July 1 , 2021; Historic Preservation Commission (College St.) for a three-year term, July 1,
2018 — July 1 , 2021 ; Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn) for a three-year term,
July 1 , 2018 — July 1 , 2021; Housing & Community Development for three vacancies to fill
a three-year term, July 1, 2018 — July 1, 2021; Human Rights Commission for an
unexpired term, upon appointment — January 1, 2021; Planning and Zoning Commission
for two vacancies to fill a five-year term, July 1 , 2018 — July 1 , 2023; Telecommunications
Commission for two vacancies to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2018 — July 1, 2021.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Moved by Mims,
seconded by Thomas, to accept correspondence from Arianna Aron.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: 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 for 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 (Formerly advertised). Vacancies Will Remain Open until Filled. 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.
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 City of Literature Conference, the
Parks & Recreation conference, and upcoming waste water treatment plant tours.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Mims, to adjourn special meeti 8:27 p.m.to work
session.
J mes A. Throgmort , Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk
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Official Council Actions — 3/20/18
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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 5:06 p.m.
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Complete Description of Council Activities
March 20, 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, Dilkes, Fruehling.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Salih seconded by Thomas, 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 5:01 p.m.
Council returned to open session 5:05 p.m.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, to adjourn special meeting 5:06 p.m.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk
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�mhMEMORANDUM
Date: March 27,2018
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, March 20, 2018, 5:06 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway (5:56 PM), Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
UISG: Nelson, Stewart
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Dilkes, Fruehling, Bockenstedt, W. Ford, Hightshoe, Knoche; Havel,
Nagle-Gamm, Ralston, Rummel, Laverman
(A transcription and PowerPoint are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Discuss relationship with the Graduate and Professional Student Government organization
Tejasvi Sharma, President and Grant Jerkovich, Vice President of the Graduate and Professional
Student Government (GPSG) organization at the University of Iowa presented background information
on how the organization was formed and why they would like to have a student liaison from their
organization on City Council. Members discussed the options available for a relationship with the
organization. Council agreed to appoint a City Council liaison to the GPSG for a period of one year,
and have that member report back to the entire Council with a recommendation on whether to convert it
into a GPSG member serving as a liaison to the City Council.
Action: Appointing a Council liaison to the Graduate and Professional Student Government for one
year will be placed on the next Council Agenda.
Review the Pending Work session List
Council members discussed the list of pending work session items in order to sort through the items to
see if there was still interest to keep the topic for discussion at a work session. Items were considered
in order with the person who had recommended the item, by briefly explaining why they had proposed
the item and if there was interest to keep the item on the list.
Action: The Pending Work Session Topics List has been revised based on Council's direction and will
be included in next week's Info Packet.
Discuss City of Literature Conference — April 3
Council members discussed the conflicts with the City of Literature Conference and the April 3rd City
Council meeting. It was agreed to move the April 31 meeting to Monday, April 21d so Council members
could attend conference events.
Action: The April 3rd meeting is being moved to April 2nd.
(Break to Formal meeting 6:43 p.m. - Returned 9:23 p.m.)
Discuss City of Literature Conference — April 3 (cont.)
Assistant City Manager Monroe gave some brief information on the conference and the attendees.
Council Work Session
March 20, 2018
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Clarification of Agenda Items
• [Agenda Item 2e(5)]... Karin Southard: follow-up to Lusk Ave Work Session ... Mayor
Throgmorton asked if staff and/or Council was going to respond to the request regarding follow-
up. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: The City Manager's office and Neighborhood Development Services will revisit what the
City said it would do in response to Lusk Ave. The Mayor, with the assistance of CAO, will
prepare a response to Karen Southard regarding her latest correspondence.
• [Agenda Item 2e(3)]... Dina Bishara: massage parlors and human trafficking ... Council member
Botchway inquired if there was going to be a response to the email. City Manager Fruin noted
that the Police Department had been responding to the inquiries and they were working on the
issue.
[Agenda Item 2e(4)]... Ana Arnold: Concern regarding deer in Hickory Hill park ...Council
member Salih mentioned the overpopulation of deer and how the City was responding. Council
member Mims recapped the discussion from the previous meetings discussion which included
reconvening the Deer Task Force and approaching the DNR regarding the use of a sharp
shooter. City Manager Fruin stated the Council would be kept posted as staff received
information from the DNR.
Information Packet Discussion [March 8, March 151
➢ March 8
1. (IP2, Information from Council member Cole: Department of Transportation Federal Aid
Swap) Council member Mims asked for clarification regarding the material and where it
came from. Council member Cole confirmed it was from Bill Gerhard.
➢ March 15
1. (IP4, Copy of article from Council member Taylor: Three tiny homes nearing completion in
new affordable housing development in Bartlesville) Mayor Pro tem Taylor mentioned her
recent visit to Bartlesville, OK and gave information on their tiny homes project. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
2. (IP7, Memo from Human Rights Coordinator: Social Justice & Racial Equity Grant
Application and Recommendation FY18) Council member Botchway requested additional
criteria around funding new projects in the future. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Action: The City Manager and Human Rights Coordinator will meet with Kingsley, Pauline
and Susan to discuss possible changes to the SJRE Grant Program for next year. The City
Manager and Human Rights Coordinator will follow-up with recommendations to the full
Council and a subsequent meeting.
3. (IPS, Copy of article from City Manager: Cities on a Hill?) Mayor Throgmorton noted the
article included in the packet from the City Manager.
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March 20, 2018
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4. (IP1, Council Tentative Meeting Schedule) Mayor Throgmorton asked Council to review the
meeting schedule for May and June. There were several scheduling conflicts with the June
191 meeting and Council member Salih asked if the June 41 meeting could be moved to an
earlier date. Council also discussed a work session date to schedule an appeal hearing.
Action: The June 4th Meeting will be moved to Tuesday, May 29th and the meeting on
June 19th will be cancelled. The April 17 Work Session for an Historic Preservation Appeal
(318 N Gilbert St) hearing will begin at 4 p.m.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees.
Adjourn 10:10 p.m.
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Official Council Actions — 3/20/18
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 Lemme Elementary students:
Georgia Hellwig, Holly Rood, Leo Thomas.
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 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 3rd 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, 115 E. College St.; Class E Liquor License for
Creekside Market, 2601 Hwy 6 E.; Class E Liquor License for City Liquor, 425 S.
Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Apres, 1010 Martin St.; Outdoor Service Area
for Apres, 1010 Martin St.; Class C Liquor License for Deadwood, The, 6 South
Dubuque St.; Class C Beer Permit for Suburban BP Amoco - Keokuk St., 1905
Keokuk St. New: Class C Liquor License for Casa Azul, 335 S. Gilbert St. Class C
Liquor License for The Englert Civic Theatre, Inc., 221 E. Washington St.; Class E
Liquor License for Kum & Go #504, 1310 S. Gilbert St.
Resolutions and Motions: Res. 18-65, awarding contract 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 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 Transportoon
Official Actions
March 20, 2018
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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 Boshart,
Iowa Cannabis Company regarding Support for a medical cannabidiol dispensary in
Iowa City
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-72, authorizing the award of a contract for
the supply of prefabricated bus shelters.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-73, authorizing the award of a contract for
recycling processing services. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from
Kyle Wehner. Kyle Wehner, Republic Services appeared.
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. 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 and seconded to move up Item 7, resolution renaming Hickory Trail Park as
Calder Park.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-74, renaming Hickory Trail Park as the
Calder Park. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Jennifer McDonald,
Pamela Codd. Brianna Wills and Dick Dorsweiler appeared.
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). John Yapp,
Allen Homes and Nicholas Theisen appeared.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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 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
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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
and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Brian Boelk.
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".
Moved and seconded 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. Nicholas Theisen appeared.
Moved and seconded 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 the city;
designating such area as appropriate for an urban renewal project; and adopting
the Foster Road Urban Renewal Plan therefor.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-78, establishing City of Iowa City Strategic
Planning Priorities.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-79, ratifying settlement of impending
litigation.
Moved and seconded 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
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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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:23 p.m. to work session.
A more let 7des n of Council Activities is on file in the office of the Cit
Clerk.
s/J es A. Thrd Mayor y
s/Kellie K. Fr hling, City CI
Submitted f r publication 3/28/18. j 1
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 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 3'd 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 (15t 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.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk