HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-04-17 Council minutes * Revised 5/3/18
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
April 17, 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, Miklo, Knoche, Bockenstedt, W. Ford, UISG: Nelson, Stewart.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Hoover Elementary students:
Trey Dervrich, Lauraya Netolicky.
* Unless otherwise noted all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: April 2, Work Session; April 2, Regular formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action); Parks &
Recreation Commission - February 14; Planning & Zoning Commission - February 15;
Planning & Zoning Commission - March 1.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Special Class C Liquor License for Lucky's Market Operating, dba Lucky's Market
#20, 1668 Sycamore St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Pop's "Old N' New" Bar B
Que, dba Pop's BBQ, 130 N. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Pop's "Old N'
New" Bar B Que, dba Pop's BBQ, 130 N. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for
First Avenue Productions, Inc., dba First Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Ave.; Res. 18-
101, to issue Dancing Permit to First Avenue Productions, Inc., dba First Ave.
Club, 1550 S. First Ave. and Iowa City Lodge #1096 Loyal Order of the Moose, dba
Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Hwy 6 E.; Class A Liquor License for Iowa
City Lodge #1096 Loyal Order of The Moose, dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge
#1096, 3151 Hwy 6 E.; Class C Liquor License for Sams Pizza IC Inc., dba Sams
Pizza IC, Inc., 441 S. Gilbert St; Special Class C Liquor License for Iowa Avenue LLC,
dba Saint Burch Tavern, 127 Iowa Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba
Hy-Vee #3 Gas, 1103 N. Dodge St. Class C Liquor License for Kennedy Investments
Inc., dba Vine Tavern & Eatery, The, 330 E. Prentiss; Outdoor Service Area for Hall
PL Ventures Corp, dba The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for
Baroncini LLC., dba Baroncini Restaurant, 104 S. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for
Jimmy Jack Mac, Inc., dba Basta, 121 Iowa Ave. Outdoor Service Area for 2-Tone,
Inc., dba Blue Bird Diner, 330 Market St.; Outdoor Service Area for Motif, Ltd, dba Bo-
James, 118 Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Bread Garden of Iowa City,
L.C., dba Bread Garden; Market, 225 S. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for Brixco
LLC, dba Brix Cheese Shop &Wine Shop, 209 N. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for
Café Taim LLC, dba Cortado, 26 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Etre Givanni
Restaurant LLC, dba El Patron, 109 College St.; Outdoor Service Area for Eter Plaza
Towers Restaurant LLC, dba Formosa Asian Cuisine, 241 College St.; Outdoor
Service Area for Graze Iowa City LLC, dba Graze, 115 College St.; Outdoor Service
Area for Etre Foods LLC, dba Iowa Chop House, 223 Washington St.; Outdoor
Service Area for 1st & main Hospitality Group, dba Pullman Bar& Diner, 17 S.
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
April 17, 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, Miklo, Knoche, Bockenstedt, W. Ford, UISG: Nelson, Stewa .
The Mayor •resented Student Leadership Awards to Hoover Eleme tary students:
Trey Dervrich, L.:uraya Netolicky.
Moved by Mim ., seconded by Botchway, that the items and reco endations in the
Consent Calendar b- received, or approved, and/or adopted as presnted:
Approval of Co'ncil Actions, subject to corrections, as reco ended by the City
Clerk: April 2, Work • ession; April 2, Regular formal Official & omplete.
Receive and File ' utes of Boards and Commissions (an recommendations
contained in minutes be .me effective only upon separate Council action); Parks &
Recreation Commission - -bruary 14; Planning & Zoning Commission - February 15;
Planning & Zoning Commiss'.n - March 1.
Permit Motions and Resol 'ons as Recommended b the City Clerk. Renewal:
Special Class C Liquor License .r Lucky's Market OpeIating, dba Lucky's Market
#20, 1668 Sycamore St.; Special 'lass C Liquor Lice se for Pop's "Old N' New" Bar B
Que, dba Pop's BBQ, 130 N. Dubu. e St.; Outdoor, ervice Area for Pop's "Old N'
New" Bar B Que, dba Pop's BBQ, 13' N. Dubuque/St.; Class C Liquor License for
First Avenue Productions, Inc., dba Firs Avenuelub, 1550 S. First Ave.; Res. 18-
101, to issue Dancing Permit to First Anue roductions, Inc., dba First Ave.
Club, 1550 S. First Ave. and Iowa City Lodbe •1096 Loyal Order of the Moose, dba
Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 H i 6 E.; Class A Liquor License for Iowa
City Lodge #1096 Loyal Order of The Moos-, .ba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge
#1096, 3151 Hwy 6 E.; Class C Liquor Lic-nse .r Sams Pizza IC Inc., dba Sams
Pizza IC, Inc., 441 S. Gilbert St; Special lass C Liquor License for Iowa Avenue LLC,
dba Saint Burch Tavern, 127 Iowa Ave , Class C B-er Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba
Hy-Vee #3 Gas, 1103 N. Dodge St. C ss C Liquor ►'cense for Kennedy Investments
Inc., dba Vine Tavern & Eatery, The 330 E. Prentiss; Outdoor Service Area for Hall
PL Ventures Corp, dba The Airline , 22 S. Clinton St.; outdoor Service Area for
Baroncini LLC., dba Baroncini R staurant, 104 S. Linn - .; Outdoor Service Area for
Jimmy Jack Mac, Inc., dba Bas , 121 Iowa Ave. Outdoo Service Area for 2-Tone,
Inc., dba Blue Bird Diner, 330 Market St.; Outdoor Service rea for Motif, Ltd, dba Bo-
James, 118 Washington St.• Outdoor Service Area for Brea Garden of Iowa City,
L.C., dba Bread Garden; arket, 225 S. Linn St.; Outdoor Se ice Area for Brixco
LLC, dba Brix Cheese S p & Wine Shop, 209 N. Linn St.; Ou oor Service Area for
Café Taim LLC, dba C ado, 26 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service rea for Etre Givanni
Restaurant LLC, dba Patron, 109 College St.; Outdoor Service rea for Eter Plaza
Towers Restaurant C, dba Formosa Asian Cuisine, 241 College St.; Outdoor
Service Area for Gr ze Iowa City LLC, dba Graze, 115 College St.; Outdoor Service
Area for Etre Foot} LLC, dba Iowa Chop House, 223 Washington St.; Outdoor
Service Area for '1st & main Hospitality Group, dba Pullman Bar & Diner, 17 S.
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Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Lusati, Inc., dba Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215
Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Short's Burger and Shine LLC, dba Short's
Burger And Shine, 18 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa Avenue LLC, dba
St. Burch Tavern, 127 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Takanami LLC, dba
Takanami, 219 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Kennedy Investments, Inc., dba
330 E. Prentiss St.; Outdoor Service Area for One Louder LLC, dba Micky's Irish Pub,
11 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Etre Givanni Restaurant LLC, dba El
Patron, 109 College St.; Class C Liquor License for Saloon IC, Inc., dba Saloon, 112
E. College St.; New: Special Class C Liquor License for Marcus Midwest, LLC, dba
Sycamore Cinema, 1602 Sycamore St.
Resolutions and Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of
$16,400,666.69 for the period of March 1 through March 31, 2018, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit; Res. 18-102, authorizing
the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest Iowa Department of
Transportation funding agreement No. # 2018-16-126 for the Asphalt
Resurfacing 2018 — US Hwy 6 (N Riverside Drive) Rocky Shore Drive to
Sturgis Corner Drive Project; Res. 18-103, 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 Shive-Hattery, Inc. to provide
engineering consultant services for the Highway 1 Trail Project- Sunset Street
to Mormon Trek Boulevard; Res. 18-104, accepting the work for the storm
sewer, drainageways, sanitary sewer, water main, and paving public
improvements for St. Andrew Presbyterian Church — Part One, and declaring
public improvements open for public access and use; Res. 18-105,
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 IIW, P.C. to
provide engineering consultant services for the Prentiss Street Bridge
Replacement Project; Res. 18-106, approving the extraterritorial final plat of
Glenwood Springs — Part One, Johnson County, Iowa. (SUB17-00018); Res.
18-107, amending the budgeted positions in the Government Buildings
Division of the Parks and Recreation Department and the Senior Center by
transferring Senior Center division maintenance positions to the
Government Buildings Division and changing the job title of the Maintenance
Worker I —Senior Center position to Custodian — Government Buildings, and
the job title of Maintenance Worker III —Senior Center to Senior Maintenance
Worker— Government Buildings; Res. 18-108, authorizing the redemption of
outstanding General Obligation bonds, series 2010B, of the City of Iowa City,
State of Iowa, dated August 2, 2010, and directing notice be given; Res. 18-
109, authorizing the partial redemption of Master Lease Purchase Agreement
and directing notice be given.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for May 1 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 1.89 acres from Planned Development
Overlay/High Density Single Family (OPD/RS-12) zone to Low Density Multifamily
(RM-12) zone for the property located at 1705 Prairie Du Chien Road (REZ18-
00002); Res. 18-110, setting a public hearing on May 1, 2018 on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of
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the Asphalt Resurfacing 2018 — US Hwy 6 (N Riverside Drive) Rocky Shore
Drive to Sturgis Corner Drive 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. 18-111, setting a public hearing on May 1, 2018 on
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Parking Garage Maintenance Program 2018 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. 18-112,
setting public hearing for May 1, 2018, on a proposal to convey a single-
family home (Univer-City Sale) located at 115 North Dodge Street; Res. 18-
113, setting public hearing for May 1, 2018, on a proposal to convey a single-
family home (Univer-City Sale) located at 619 North Johnson Street.
Correspondence: Suzanne Crowhurst Lennard regarding Last chance to join the
IMCL healthy planning revolution; Jean Jordison regarding City High teens [tennis]
courts and parking [Staff response included]; Laura Routh regarding Comment on the
Iowa City airport Obstruction Mitigation Environmental Assessment [Staff response
included]; Mary Gravitt regarding Diamond Senior Apartments Complaints [Staff
response included]; Grace Van Daele regarding Clean Energy Movement; Katie
Garraty regarding JOANN Iowa City, IA Grand Opening Council Request.
Community Comment, the following individuals appeared: Nicholas Theisen regarding
affordable housing; Joseph Dobrian, regarding parking ramp fees.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1 .1
acres of property located at 225 and 225 1/2 Prentiss Street, from Intensive Commercial
(CI-1) to Riverfront Crossings — Central Crossings (RFC-CX) (REZ18-00003). Senior
Planner Miklo presented a power point. The following individuals appeared: Nicholas
Theisen; Kevin Digmann, Hodge Construction; and Charlie Eastman.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 1.1 acres of property located at 225 and 225 1/2 Prentiss Street, from
Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to Riverfront Crossings — Central Crossings (RFC-CX)
(REZ18-00003), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 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).
Senior Planner Miklo presented a power point.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
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), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held 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) zone (REZ18-00011). Moved by
Botchway, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from Paula Brandt and
Marybeth Slonneger for items 5c through 5i. Senior Planner Miklo presented a power
point and Ginalie Swaim, Historic Preservation Chair, presented information.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance rezoning property located
at 715 Park Road from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to RS-5 with a
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(Historic Landmark Designation) Historic Preservation Overlay (RS-5/OHP) zone (REZ18-
00011), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held 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) Senior Planner Miklo presented a power point and Ginalie Swaim, Historic
Preservation Chair, presented information. Alicia Trimble, Friends of the Historic
Preservation, appeared.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Botchway, that the 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), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held 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) (REZ18-00012). Senior Planner
Miklo presented a power point and Ginalie Swaim, Historic Preservation Chair, presented
information.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the 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) (REZ18-00012), be
given first vote.
A public hearing was held 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). Senior Planner
Miklo presented a power point and Ginalie Swaim, Historic Preservation Chair, presented
information.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, that the 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), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held 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). Senior Planner Miklo presented a power point and Ginalie Swaim, Historic
Preservation Chair, presented information.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the 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), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held 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).
Moved by Taylor, seconded by Cole to continue public hearing to May 15 and defer first
reading of ordinance to May 15 after a consult with Planning and Zoning and the Historic
Preservation Commission. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to accept
correspondence from Susan Shullaw, Joy Smith, David Rust Armond Pagliai, Melissa and
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Charles Karr, John Logan, Vladimar Skarda, Joan Gilpin. Senior Planner Miklo presented
a power point and Ginalie Swaim, Historic Preservation Chair, presented information.
The following individuals appeared: David Rust, property owner; Patrick Gilpin; Alicia
Trimble, Friends of Historic Preservation; Cecile Kuenzli, Historic Preservation
Commission; Susan Shullaw; Armond Pagliai; Polly Pagliai; Linda McGuire; Sherry
DeGraw, Historic Preservation Commission.
A public hearing was held 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-44/0HP) (REZ18-
00007). Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, to continue public hearing to May 15 and
defer first reading of ordinance to May 15 after a consult with Planning and Zoning and
the Historic Preservation Commission. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to accept
correspondence from Robert Crane, Bryan Svoboda, Bryan Clark, Mitch King. Senior
Planner Miklo presented a power point and Ginalie Swaim, Historic Preservation Chair,
presented information. The following individuals appeared: Christopher Jones, Neuzil
Sanderson & Sigafoose PC; Robert Crane, property owner; Alicia Trimble, Friends of
Historic Preservation.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Asphalt Resurfacing — US
Hwy 1 (Burlington Street and Governor Street) 2018 Project, establishing amount of bid
security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing
time and place for receipt of bids. Public Works Director Knoche presented a power point.
Aaron Swenson appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 18-114, approving plans,
specifications, form of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
Asphalt Resurfacing — US Hwy 1 (Burlington Street and Governor Street) 2018
Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City
Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Public input was held on a resolution Adopting the Iowa City Housing Authority's
Annual Plan for Fiscal year 2018. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Salih, to continue
public input to May 1.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to defer resolution to May 1, Adopting the
Iowa City Housing Authority's Annual Plan for Fiscal year 2018.
A public hearing was held on resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $10,750,000 General Obligation bonds. Finance
Director Bockenstedt presented information on items 8-12.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 18-115, instituting
proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $10,750,000
General Obligation bonds.
A public hearing was held on resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $545,000 General Obligation bonds.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 18-116, instituting
proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $545,000
General Obligation bonds.
A public hearing was held on resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation bonds.
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Moved by Botchway, seconded by Taylor, to adopt Res. 18-117, instituting
proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $700,000
General Obligation bonds.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 18-118, directing the
advertisement for sale of$8,895,000 (dollar amount subject to change) General
Obligation bonds, series 2018A, and approving electronic bidding procedures.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 18-119, directing the
advertisement for sale of$3,100,000 (dollar amount subject to change) Taxable
General Obligation bonds, series 2018B, and approving electronic bidding
procedures.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Botchway, that Ord. 18-4745, 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
passed and adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, 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 second
vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, 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 second vote.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 10,
entitled "Public Ways And Property," Chapter 5, entitled "City Plaza," to allow an
association of downtown businesses to place a commercial structure on City Plaza under
limited circumstances for more than 45 days in 2018 and 2019, be given first vote.
Assistant to the City Manager Andrew presented information. Betsy Potter, Iowa City
Downtown District, presented a power point.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Salih, that the ordinance amending Title 14, "Zoning
Code", Chapter 7, "Administration", Article A, "Administration," Section 2 "Board of
Adjustment" to provide for an alternate temporary appointment when a Board member is
unable to participate in an appeal due to a conflict of interest, be given first vote. Mayor
Throgmorton gave a brief summary of the item. Mayor Pro tem Taylor commented that it
was a good idea to have former members serve as alternates.
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Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled
"Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs," to allow for "soft"
taximeters and for taxicab business licenses to be sold, be given first vote. City Clerk
Fruehling presented information.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Botchway, to appoint James Pierce, 1214 Keokuk St. to
the Telecommunications Commission for a three-year term, July 1, 2017 — June 30, 2020
(Formerly advertised). 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.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Commission for two vacancies to fill a four-year term, July 1, 2018 — June 30,
2022; Historic Preservation Commission (At-large) for a three-year term, July 1, 2018 —
June 30, 2021; Historic Preservation Commission (College Green) for a three-year term,
July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2021; Historic Preservation Commission (College St.) for a three-
year term, July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2021; Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn)
for a three-year term, July 1 , 2018 — June 30, 2021; Housing & Community Development
for three vacancies to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2021.Human Rights
Commission for an unexpired term, upon appointment — December 31 , 2020; Planning
and Zoning Commission for two vacancies to fill a five-year term, July 1, 2018 — June 30,
2023; Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to fill a three-year term,
July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2021. Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, May
8, 2018. Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2014 -
December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised); Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment fora 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 — June 30, 2019 (New District formed). Vacancies Will Remain Open until Filled.
Benjamin Nelson, UISG Liaison, appeared with UISG updates.
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
City Manager Fruin presented the RAGBRAI logo for Iowa City and noted the press
conference held at Merge earlier in the day.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn meeting at 10:2510p.m.
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Ja es A. Throgmort n, Mayor
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Kel ie K. Fruehlin ity Clerk
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'� MEMORANDUM
Date: April 10, 2018
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 2, 2018, 5:06 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
UISG: Stewart
Staff: Monroe, Dilkes, Andrew, Fruehling, Bockenstedt, Bowers, W. Ford, Hightshoe, Knoche,
Havel, Sovers, Ralston, Seydell-Johnson
(A transcription and PowerPoint are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Discuss design parameters for American Leaion Road. Foster Road and McCollister Road
protects
City Engineer Havel gave a power point presentation to Council members on road design parameters
as they relate to the upcoming projects, the American Legion Road, Foster Road, and McCollister Blvd
Individual Council member expressed their views.
Action: Based on Council's road design feedback, Engineering and Transportation Planning will
assess to assure the preferred design (25 mph, 10 foot travel lanes) is feasible and in accordance
with generally recognized engineering standards and either make the design revisions or report
back to Council for further direction. CMO will contact the Iowa City School District to seek their
feedback on roadway crossings and other traffic concerns in school zones (underpass, sidewalk on
both sides of American Legion, crossing at roundabout, Barrington intersection).
Clarification of Agenda Items
• [Agenda Item 4f(7)]... Angie Jordan: Affordable Housing on SE -side of IC ...Council member
Salih mentioned the correspondence to Council and her concerns regarding the program for the
residents currently living on Taylor and Davis.
• [Agenda Item 4e(4)]... Asphalt Resurfacing 2018 — US Hwy 1 (Burlington Street and Governor
Street ... Mayor Throgmorton inquired on the timeline of the resurfacing for Riverside Dr.
Assistant to the City Manager Andrew thought it would be coming up on one of the next Council
agendas.
[Agenda Item 4d(2)]... Riverfront Crossings Park, Phase 3 ... Mayor Throgmorton noted he was
happy to see the contract awarded on this project.
Information Packet Discussion (March 22, March 291
➢ March 22
1. (IP2, Email and articles from Mayor Throgmorton: Thinking ahead about autonomous
vehicles) Mayor Throgmorton noted he had provided the articles and thought they were a
stimulating read.
2. (IP4, Copy of news release: Community invited to attend Community Police Review Board
forum — April 23) Council member Mims mentioned the forum date and that it was being
held at the IC Public Library.
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3. (IP3 Memo from Transportation Planner: Bike Master Plan —Advisory Committee) Council
member Cole stated he was pleased to see the advisory committee come together and that
it seemed like a good cross section of people.
➢ March 29
1. (IP7, Letter from Brian Lee, Department of Natural Resources: Letter of Non -Compliance)
Council member Mims asked for a brief synopsis of the non-compliance items.
2. (IP8, Memo from Senior Civil Engineer: Iowa Department of Natural Resources NPDES
MS4 Compliance Inspection) In response to Council member Mims' request for IP7
Assistant City Manager Monroe referenced the memo from the Senior Civil Engineer which
outlines the steps the City is taking to rectify the non-compliance issues.
3. (IP4, Pending Work Session Topics) Mayor Throgmorton requested information on the
County minimum wage increase and an update on the items regarding the Lusk Avenue
building. City Attorney Dilkes stated there would be a report coming to the Council on the
Lusk Avenue items. City Clerk Fruehling asked for joint meeting agenda items for the April
161 meeting.
Action: City Manager will gather information about the County's recent minimum wage step
increases for presentation to Council in connection with the strategic planning work session
to consider elevating hourly staff wages to $15/hour.
Staff will be reporting to Council on the remaining Lusk items once NDS completes their
research on the issues requiring zoning code amendments.
Joint Meeting topics will include 1-380 construction and a Gateway project and summer/fall
construction road project status updates
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees.
Adjourn 9:01 p.m.
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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.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Lincoln Elementary students:
Lucia Allgood, Ell! 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 and seconded 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 EI Banditos, 327 E. Market St.; Class C Beer Permit for
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 Smokin' Joe's Tobacco & Liquor Outlet #18, 1901 Broadway St. Suite 1.
New: Class E Liquor License for ARAMARK, 456 Carver Hawkeye Arena; Outdoor
Service Area for ARAMARK, 456 Carver Hawkeye Arena; Special Class C Liquor
License for 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 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 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
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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
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 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 Preservation Overlay (CO -1/01-113) (REZ18-
00012); Setting a public hearing for April 17 on an ordinance rezoning property located
at 213 East Market Street from Central Business Support (C13-5) to CB -5 with a
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
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from High Density Multi -Family Residential (RM -44) to RM -44 with a 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 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 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 concems [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 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-
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
and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from John Yapp.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-95, approving the preliminary plat of
Lindemann Subdivision Part 8, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB18-00001).
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-
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 and seconded that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-96, approving the preliminary plat of Forest
Hills Estates, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB18-00002).
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-97, approving the extraterritorial
preliminary plat of Pine Grove Estates, Johnson County, Iowa (SUB18-00003).
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April 2, 2018
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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.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-98, approving sale of City property north
of the Iowa City Municipal Airport to Harry Hinckley.
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 second vote.
Moved and seconded 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, be given first vote.
Moved and seconded 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, be given first vote.
Moved and seconded 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: Salih.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to appoint Council Member Susan Mims to be the Graduate and
Professional Student Government Organization liaison.
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.
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Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Moved and
seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 8:27 p.m.to work session.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Dep menu
s/James A. Throgmorton, Mayor—
s/Kellie K. Fru hling, City CI
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
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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 Hagedom.
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 EI 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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April 2, 2018
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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 '/2 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 -1/01-113). (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 meeting 8:27 p.m.to work
session.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk