HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-01 Council minutes 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
May 1, 2018
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes,
Fruehling, Knoche, Havel, Rummel, Bockenstedt, Budding, Rackis, Miklo, Hightshoe.
UISG: Stewart, Wu.
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to: Grant Wood Elementary
students: Brody Elgin, Kendra Schwarting.
The Mayor proclaimed: Bike to Work Week May 14 — 19, Larry Fitzpatrick and Anne
Duggan accepting; Municipal Clerks Week, May 6 — 12, Kellie Fruehling, accepting;
Project Green Month - May, Cindy Parsons, Diane Allen, Jim Maynard, Laura Hawks,
accepting.
Unless otherwise noted all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: April 17 Special formal Official & Complete; April 17 Work Session; April 17
Regular formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action):
Community Police Review Board - March 19; Historic Preservation Commission -
March 8; Housing & Community Development Commission - March 15; Human Rights
Commission - March 20; Human Rights Commission - March 29; Planning & Zoning
Commission - March 12; Planning & Zoning Commission - March 15; Planning &
Zoning Commission - April 2; Public Art Advisory Committee - February 1;
Telecommunications Commission - March 26.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Jimmy Jack Mac, dba Basta, 121 Iowa Ave.;
Class C Liquor License for Pershell Corporation, dba Colonial Lanes, 2253 Highway
218 S.; Class E Liquor License for The Outlet, Inc., dba Smokin' Joe's Tobacco and
Liquor Outlet #18, 1901 Broadway St. Ste 1; Class C Liquor License for Iowa Hickory
LLC, dba Moseley's, 525 S. Gilbert St.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa Hickory LLC,
dba Mosely's 525 S. Gilbert St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Fit 1555, LLC, dba
Fit Iowa City, 1555 1st ; Class C Liquor License for Quzer Inc., dba Shakespeare's,
819 1st Ave. S.; Outdoor Service Area for Quzer Inc., dba Shakespeare's, 819 1st Ave.
St.; Outdoor Service Area for Chackalackal, Inc., dba One Twenty Six, 126
Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for IC Entertainment, LC, dba Bardot, 347 S.
Gilbert St.; Outdoor Service Area for Caffrey, Inc., dba DC's, 124 S. Dubuque St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Saloon IC, Inc., dba Saloon, 112 College St.; Class C Liquor
License for Column, Inc., dba Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque St.; Special Class C
Liquor License for Joensy's Restaurant, INC., dba Joensy's Rest., 2563 N. Dodge St.;
Class C Liquor License for Poza Rica Foods, Inc., Cactus Mexican Grill, 245 S. Gilbert
St. New: Special Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Downtown District, dba Iowa
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City Downtown District (100 Men & Women), 100 N. Linn Block; Special Class C
Liquor License. for Iowa City Downtown District, dba Iowa City Downtown District
(Farm to Street Dinner), 100 N. Linn Block; Special Class C Liquor License for Iowa
City Downtown District, dba Iowa City Downtown District (Oktoberfest), 500 Block S.
Market, 100&200 Blocks N. Linn St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Summer of
the Arts, Inc., dba Iowa Arts Festival, 100 Iowa Ave.; Special Class C Liquor License
for Summer of the Arts, Inc., dba Iowa Jazz Festival, 7 S. Clinton St.
Resolutions and Motions: Approving the appointment of Gustave Stewart as City
Council Liaison and Austin Wu as the Alternate City Council Liaison from the
University of Iowa Student Government (UISG) to the City Council from May 1, 2018 —
April 30, 2019; Res. 18-120, authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to
attest the FY2019 agreement between the City of Iowa City and the City of
University Heights for the provision of Transit Service within the corporate
limits of University Heights; Res. 18-121, 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 MidAmerican Energy Company to grant an easement for
underground electric; Res. 18-122, Naming Depositories; Res. 18-123, approving
an agreement with Summer of the Arts, Inc. to allow the sale, consumption, and
possession of beer and wine during Arts Fest and Jazz Fest on City streets;
Res. 18-124, approving an agreement between the City and the Downtown
District to allow the sale, consumption, and possession of beer and wine during
100 Men & Women Who Care event, Farm to Table Dinner, and Northside
Oktoberfest on City streets.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for May 15 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 7.84 acres from Interim Development Research
Development Park (IDRP) zone to Planned Development Overlay/Low Density
Multifamily (OPD/RM-12) zone (The Grove) located west of Camp Cardinal
Boulevard and east of Deer Creek Road (REZ17-00015); Setting a public hearing for
May 15 on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.41 acres from High
Density Multifamily Residential (RM-44) zone (Pentacrest Garden Apartments) to
Riverfront Crossings — South Downtown Subdistrict (RFC-SD) zone located at 12
E. Court Street (REZ18-00014); Res. 18-125, setting a public hearing on
amending the FY2018 operating Budget.
Correspondence: Matthew Rafat regarding Iowa: Once Fertile, Now Barren; Joy
Smith and David Rust regarding Thank You for Your Interest in the Northside
Marketplace Neighborhood; Ryan Downing regarding Roosevelt Institute and the Iowa
City Housing Crisis; Jordan Brown regarding Terry Trueblood Adaptation Plan; Cindy
Parsons and Diane Allen regarding 2017 Annual Parkways Maintenance Report for
Project Green; Mary Gravitt regarding PED MALL CLOSURE DURING RAGBRAI
[Staff response included]; Kufre Ituk regarding Heritage Christian School — Operation
GOOD; Harry Olmstead regarding Vehicles blocking curb cuts; Anne Duggan
regarding Bike Month 2018 in Johnson County.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to accept correspondence from
Gustave Stewart.
Community Comment, the following individuals appeared: Nicholas Theisen regarding
International Workers Day and the 2019 City Council election; Lorriane Dorfman, Senior
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Center updates; Sara Barron and John McKinstry from the Johnson County Affordable
Housing Coalition, affordable housing.
A public hearing was held 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). Moved by Botchway, seconded by Salih, to continue public
hearing to May 15. Bob Guyer, Curt Moore, Nancy Penningroth appeared.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims to defer first vote to May 15 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). Moved by Botchway,
seconded by Salih, to accept correspondence from Ross Nusser and John Fenstemaker,
rezoning protest petition signed by 36 individuals.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, 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 second vote.
Moved by Salih, 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 second vote. Mayor Throgmorton noted there were no
renderings or elevations for the building. City Manager Fruin stated there are
inconsistencies with applications and that a future discussion should take place by
Council on the expectations for rezoning's.
Moved by Taylor, seconded by Botchway, that the 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) Zone (REZ18-00011), be given second vote.
Moved by Mims, 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 Preservation Overlay (RS-8/OHP) (REZ18-00010), be given second
vote.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Salih, that the ordinance rezoning property located
at 504 East Bloomington Street from Commercial Office (CO-1) to CO-1 with a Historic
Preservation Overlay (CO-1/OHP) (REZ18-00012), be given second vote.
Moved by Taylor, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance rezoning property located
at 213 East Market Street from Central Business Support (CB-5) to CB-5 with a Historic
Preservation Overlay (CB-5/OHP) (REZ18-00009), be given second vote.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, 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 Preservation Overlay (RM-44/OHP) (REZ18-00006), be given
second vote. Council member Mims noted that the previous five items were discussed at
length during the April 17th meeting.
Moved by Taylor, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 18-126, approving the
preliminary and final plat of Iowa City Industrial Campus, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB18-
00007). Senior Planner Miklo presented a power point.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the filing of an application with
the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY2019 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance
and Federal Transit Administration Funding. City Manager Fruin stated this was an
annual filing.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 18-127, authorizing the
filing of an application with the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY2019
Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance and Federal Transit Administration Funding.
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 2018 —
US Hwy 6 (N Riverside Drive) Rocky Shore Drive to Sturgis Corner Drive Project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post
notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt Res. 18-128, approving plans,
specifications, form of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
Asphalt Resurfacing 2018 — US Hwy 6 (N Riverside Drive) Rocky Shore Drive to
Sturgis Corner Drive Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany
each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place
for receipt of bids. Public Works Director Knoche presented information.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Parking Garage Maintenance
Program 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.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt Res. 18-129, approving plans,
specifications, form of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
Parking Garage Maintenance Program 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. Housing Administrator Rackis presented information.
Nicholas Theisen appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 18-130, Adopting the Iowa
City Housing Authority's Annual Plan for Fiscal year 2018. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance (Univer-City Sale)
of a single family home located at 115 North Dodge Street.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt Res. 18-131, authorizing
conveyance (Univer-City Sale) of a single family home located at 115 North Dodge
Street. Individual Council members expressed their views. Neighborhood &
Development Services Director Hightshoe and Housing Administrator Rackis presented
information.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance (Univer-City Sale)
of a single family home located at 619 North Johnson Street.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 18-132, authorizing
conveyance (Univer-City Sale) of a single family home located at 619 North Johnson
Street.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, to adopt Res. 18-133, directing sale of
$8,895,000 (amount subject to change) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 18-134 directing sale of
$3,100,000 (amount subject to change) Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series
2018B. Maggie Burger, Spirit Financial, presented information. Correspondence was
received from Maggie Burger (x2).
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that Ord. 18-4746, 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 passed and adopted.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Botchway, that Ord. 18-4747, 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 passed and adopted.
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. 18-4748, 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 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 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. 18-4749, 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 voted on for final passage at
this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance be finally adopted
at this time. Individual Council members expressed their views.
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. 18-4750, amending Title 5, entitled "Business and License
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Regulations," Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs," to allow for "soft" taximeters and for
taxicab business licenses to be sold, 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 Mims, to accept correspondence from Roger Bradley
and David Stoddard.
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 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 — June 30, 2019 (New District formed). 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.
Gustave Stewart, UISG Liaison, and Austin Wu, UISG Alternate Liaison, appeared
with UISG updates.
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
Assistant City Manager Monroe noted the Terry Trueblood project as a partial
recipient of the sustainability partnership grant, the Iowa City Airport tour on May 4th and
May 18th and her new role as Interim Coordinator at the Senior Center.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn meeting at 9:03 p.m.
J es A. Throgmorto , Mayor
Ke lie K. Fruehli q, City Clerk
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Official Council Actions — 4/17/18
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor
Throgmorton presiding. Council members present: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Salih,
Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Unless otherwise noted all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
A public hearing was held deciding the appeal to the City Council of the decision
of the Historic Preservation Commission denying a Certificate of Appropriateness to
apply aluminum siding at 318 N. Gilbert Street in the Northside Historic District. The
following individuals appeared: Ginalie Swaim, Historic Preservation Commission; Bill
Leupold; Jared Leupold; Julia Leupold; Nicholas Acri, The Acri Company.
Moved and seconded by to affirm the decision of the Historic Preservation
Commission denying a Certificate of Appropriateness to apply aluminum siding at 318
N. Gilbert Street in the Northside Historic District.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 5:17 p.m.
A more omplete de s'ption of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk_
s/Ja s A. hrogmort• , Mayor
s/Kellie K. Frue ling, City Cler
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0 MEMORANDUM
Date: April 24, 2018
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 17, 2018, 5:18 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
UISG: Nelson, Stewart
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Dilkes, Fruehling, Bockenstedt, W. Ford, Knoche, Havel
(A transcription and PowerPoint are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Clarification of Agenda Items
• [Agenda Item 3d(7)]... Senior Center maintenance positions ...Mayor Pro tern Taylor asked for
clarification on which departments budget the salaries would come out of.
• [Agenda Item 5h]... Rezoning Historic Landmark Designation 319 East Bloomington Street ...
Mayor Throgmorton inquired if the work session would be the appropriate time to discuss
deferral of the item. City Attorney Dilkes directed the Mayor to wait for discussion until the
public hearing.
• [Agenda Item 3e(4)and Item 3e(5)]... Univer-City Sale— 115 North Dodge and 619 North
Johnson...Council member Salih asked if the correct time to ask questions would be at the April
17 formal meeting. City Manager Fruin explained that they were only setting the public hearing
and the appropriate time to discuss would be when the public hearing is held at the May 1
meeting.
• [Agenda Item 3e(1)]... Rezoning 1705 Prairie Du Chien Road ...Mayor Pro tem Taylor asked if
there was any information available regarding the displacement of the residents. City Manager
Fruin stated there was not at this time, but the applicant should be expected to answer that at
the public hearing.
Information Packet Discussion !April 5, April 121
➢ April 5
1. (IP2, Email from Mayor Throgmorton: Please make our city a net neutrality city-- sign the
Cities Open Internet Pledge) Mayor Throgmorton stated he had received numerous emails
asking to join other mayors in signing the Cities Open Internet Pledge and asked if the
Council would like to have a discussion. City Manager Fruin asked to report back to the
Council with additional information on the topic before discussion.
Action: In the next information packet, CMO will include an explanation of what actions the
pledge supports.
2. (IP7, Community Police Review Board Community 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. (IP5, Memo from Neighborhood and Development Services Director: Affordable Housing
Action Plan Update) Council member Salih had some suggestions she would like to see
added to the table of information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: NDS will update the the Affordable Housing Action Plan Chart(#9)to reflect the new
occupancy standards and staff will continue to develop performance metrics.
4. (IP3, Copy of article from Council member Thomas: The Science Is In: The healthiest
neighborhoods are both walkable and green) Mayor Throgmorton thanked Thomas for
including the article in the packet. Individual Council members expressed their views.
5. (IP6, Letter from William Lesser, FEMA Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration:
National Flood Insurance Rating) Mayor Throgmorton noted the change in the rating which
should lower the cost of flood insurance.
6. (IP13, Human Rights Commission: March 29) Mayor Pro tem Taylor thanked and
commended the Commission on their activities within the community.
> April 12
1. (IP4, From the City Manager: National League of Cities — City Rights in an Era of
Preemption: A State-by-State Analysis, 2018 Update) Mayor Pro tem Taylor noted the
timeliness of the article and the corresponding items occurring in the state and across the
country. Individual Council members expressed their views.
2. (IP7, Copy of article from U.I. Student Liaison Alternate Stewart: The hidden crisis on
college campuses) Mayor Pro tem Taylor thanked the UISG Alternate Liaison Stewart for
the article and asked how the City could help. Stewart informed the Council of current
programs and looked forward to possible coordinated efforts between the University and the
City.
3. (IP8, Bar Check— March 2018) Council member Thomas inquired if the information was
useful to Council. City Manager Fruin stated that the information is used to determine
whether exception certificates to businesses should be issued. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
4. (Pending Work Session Topics) Mayor Throgmorton stated there was not a topic for the May
1 meeting. City Manager Fruin indicated some topics that would be ready for discussion.
Action: City Manager and the Mayor will discuss next Work Session topic/s.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees.
Adjourn 6:03 p.m.
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Official Council Actions—4/17/18
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 Hoover Elementary students:
Trey Dervrich, Lauraya Netolicky.
* 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 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#20, 1668 Sycamore St.; Special
Class C Liquor License for Pop's BBQ, 130 N. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for
Pop's BBQ, 130 N. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Club, 1550
S. First Ave.; Res. 18-101, to issue Dancing Permit to First Ave. Club, 1550 S. First
Ave. and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Hwy 6 E.; Class A Liquor License
for Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Hwy 6 E.; Class C Liquor License for
Sams Pizza IC, Inc., 441 S. Gilbert St; Special Class C Liquor License for Saint Burch
Tavern, 127 Iowa Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee #3 Gas, 1103 N. Dodge St.
Class C Liquor License for Vine Tavern & Eatery, The, 330 E. Prentiss; Outdoor
Service Area for The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Baroncini
Restaurant, 104 S. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for Basta, 121 Iowa Ave. Outdoor
Service Area for Blue Bird Diner, 330 Market St.; Outdoor Service Area for Bo-James,
118 Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Bread Garden; Market, 225 S. Linn St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Brix Cheese Shop & Wine Shop, 209 N. Linn St.; Outdoor
Service Area for Cortado, 26 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for El Patron, 109
College St.; Outdoor Service Area for Formosa Asian Cuisine, 241 College St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Graze, 115 College St.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa Chop
House, 223 Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Pullman Bar& Diner, 17 S.
Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 Washington St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Short's Burger And Shine, 18 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service
Area for St. Burch Tavern, 127 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Takanami, 219
Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for 330 E. Prentiss St.; Outdoor Service Area for
Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for El Patron, 109 College
St.; Class C Liquor License for Saloon, 112 E. College St.; New: Special Class C
Liquor License for Sycamore Cinema, 1602 Sycamore St.
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Official Council Actions—4/17/18
Iowa City Cit Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Counc members present: Botchway, Cole, Mim , Salih, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Abse : None.
The Mayor presen -d Student Leadership Awards to H over Elementary students:
Trey Dervrich, Lauraya etolicky.
Moved and seconded at the items and recommen tions in the Consent Calendar
be received, or approved, . d/or adopted as presents :
Approval of Council A. ions, subject to correc ' ns, as recommended by the City
Clerk: April 2, Work Sessio • April 2, Regular for al Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes if Boards and Co missions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become : ective only u n separate Council action); Parks &
Recreation Commission - Febru: 14; Plan ng & Zoning Commission - February 15;
Planning & Zoning Commission - arch 1.
Permit Motions and Resolutions -s Rec.mmended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Special Class C Liquor License for L ky'- Market#20, 1668 Sycamore St.; Special
Class C Liquor License for Pop's BBQ, 1 .0 N. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for
Pop's BBQ, 130 N. Dubuque St.; Class '. Liquor License for First Avenue Club, 1550
S. First Ave.; Res. 18-101, to issue D-n 'ng Permit to First Ave. Club, 1550 S. First
Ave. and Loyal Order of Moose Lodg: #10°6, 3151 Hwy 6 E.; Class A Liquor License
for Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #10°6, 315 Hwy 6 E.; Class C Liquor License for
Sams Pizza IC, Inc., 441 S. Gilbert .t; Specia Class C Liquor License for Saint Burch
Tavern, 127 Iowa Ave.; Class C B-er Permit fo Hy-Vee #3 Gas, 1103 N. Dodge St.
Class C Liquor License for Vine T:vern & Eatery, The, 330 E. Prentiss; Outdoor
Service Area for The Airliner, 22 . Clinton St.; 0 door Service Area for Baroncini
Restaurant, 104 S. Linn St.; Ou door Service Area .r Basta, 121 Iowa Ave. Outdoor
Service Area for Blue Bird Din-r, 330 Market St.; Ou'door Service Area for Bo-James,
118 Washington St.; Outdoor ervice Area for Bread arden; Market, 225 S. Linn St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Bri Cheese Shop &Wine Sh , 209 N. Linn St.; Outdoor
Service Area for Cortado, 2. S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Se 'ce Area for El Patron, 109
College St.; Outdoor Servi e Area for Formosa Asian Cuis re, 241 College St.;
Outdoor Service Area for raze, 115 College St.; Outdoor *vice Area for Iowa Chop
House, 223 Washington t.; Outdoor Service Area for Pullme Bar& Diner, 17 S.
Dubuque St.; Outdoor 'ervice Area for Quinton's Bar & Deli, 5 Washington St.;
Outdoor Service Area 'or Short's Burger And Shine, 18 S. Clint St.; Outdoor Service
Area for St. Burch Ta em, 127 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area or Takanami, 219
Iowa Ave.; Outdoor '.ervice Area for 330 E. Prentiss St.; Outdoor ervice Area for
Micky's Irish Pub, 1 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for El tron, 109 College
St.; Class C Liquor icense for Saloon, 112 E. College St.; New: Special Class C
Liquor License for .ycamore Cinema, 1602 Sycamore St.
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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 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
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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 '''A Prentiss Street, from Intensive Commercial
(CI-1)to Riverfront Crossings— Central Crossings (RFC-CX) (REZ18-00003) The
following individuals appeared: Nicholas Theisen; Kevin Digmann, Hodge Construction;
and Charlie Eastman.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.1
acres of property located at 225 and 225 ''14 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).
Moved and seconded 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 and
seconded to accept correspondence from Paula Brandt and Marybeth Slonneger for
items 5c through 5i. Ginalie Swaim, Historic Preservation Chair, appeared.
Moved and seconded that the 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), 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) Ginalie Swaim, Historic Preservation Chair and Alicia Trimble, Friends of the
Historic Preservation, appeared.
Moved and seconded 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.
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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). Ginalie Swaim,
Historic Preservation Chair, appeared.
Moved and seconded 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). Ginalie Swaim,
Historic Preservation Chair, appeared.
Moved and seconded 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). Ginalie Swaim, Historic Preservation Chair, appeared.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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 and seconded to accept correspondence from Susan
Shullaw, Joy Smith, David Rust Armond Pagliai, Melissa and Charles Karr, John Logan,
Vladimar Skarda, Joan Gilpin. Ginalie Swaim, Historic Preservation Chair; 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, appeared.
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/OHP) (REZ18-
00007). Moved and seconded 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 and seconded to accept correspondence from Robert
Crane, Bryan Svoboda, Bryan Clark, Mitch King. Ginalie Swaim, Historic Preservation
Chair; Christopher Jones, Neuzil Sanderson & Sigafoose PC; Robert Crane, property
owner; Alicia Trimble, Friends of Historic Preservation, appeared.
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
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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. Aaron Swenson appeared.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-117, instituting proceedings to take
additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation
bonds.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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 and seconded 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 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
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with the Riverside Drive Urban Renewal Plan (Establish TIF District), 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 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 and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 10, entitled "Public Ways And
Property," Chapter 5, entitled "City Plaza," to allow an association of downtown
businesses to place a commercial structure on City Plaza under limited circumstances for
more than 45 days in 2018 and 2019, be given first vote. Betsy Potter, Iowa City
Downtown District, presented a power point.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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 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 -June 30, 2019 (New District formed). Vacancies Will Remain Open until Filled.
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Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 10:25 p.m. A more
complete description of Council Activities i n th ce of the City Clerk.
s/James A. Throgmorton, Mayor ` C
s/Kellie K. Frueh 'ng, City Clerk'
Submitted fo ublication - /x/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 special meeting, 4:00 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, Bristow
Unless otherwise noted all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
A public hearing was held deciding the appeal to the City Council of the decision
of the Historic Preservation Commission denying a Certificate of Appropriateness to
apply aluminum siding at 318 N. Gilbert Street in the Northside Historic District. The
following individuals appeared: Ginalie Swaim, Historic Preservation Commission; Bill
Leupold; Jared Leupold; Julia Leupold; Nicholas Acri, The Acri Company.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Cole, to affirm the decision of the Historic
Preservation Commission denying a Certificate of Appropriateness to apply aluminum
siding at 318 N. Gilbert Street in the Northside Historic District.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Botchway, to adjourn special meeting 5:17 p.m.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk
* 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, Mikis, Knoche, Bockenstedt, W. Ford, UISG: Nelson, Stewa .
The Mayor .resented Student Leadership Awards to Hoover Eleme tary students:
Trey Dervrich, Uuraya Netolicky.
Moved by Mim ., seconded by Botchway, that the items and recon nendations in the
Consent Calendar •- received, or approved, and/or adopted as pres nted:
Approval of Co. cil Actions, subject to corrections, as recon) ended by the City
Clerk: April 2, Work ' ession; April 2, Regular formal Official & complete.
Receive and File ' utes of Boards and Commissions (arh recommendations
contained in minutes be •me effective only upon separate Oouncil 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 Opgrating, 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 Service 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 Avenue lub, 1550 S. First Ave.; Res. 18-
101, to issue Dancing Permit to First A -nue roductions, Inc., dba First Ave.
Club, 1550 S. First Ave. and Iowa City Lod.a •• 096 Loyal Order of the Moose, dba
Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 H 4 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 , iquor 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 Rt taurant, 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 arket 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; rarket, 225 S. Linn St.; Outdoor Se ice Area for Brixco
LLC, dba Brix Cheese S •p & Wine Shop, 209 N. Linn St.; Ou .00r Service Area for
Café Taim LLC, dba C. ado, 26 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service A rea for Etre Givanni
Restaurant LLC, dba : Patron, 109 College St.; Outdoor Service a 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 Food 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 1IW, 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 2251/2 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 '/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/OHP) (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 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 —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 10:25 p.m.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk