HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-21 Council minutes Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
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Complete Description of Council Activities
August 21, 2018
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
Absent: Vacancy - Botchway seat. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew,
Dilkes, Fruehling, Hightshoe, Budding, Knoche, Sitzman, Rummel, Laverman, Craig.
UISG: Steward Wu.
The Mayor proclaimed: Library Card Sign-up Month, Library Board Chair Robin
Paetzold accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Cole, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to
remove from Consent Calendar and consider as a separate Item 8.m, Establish of "No
Parking Any Time" parking prohibition on one side of Arbury Street.
Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk): August 3, Special formal Official and Complete; August 7, Special formal
Official and Complete; August 7, Work Session; August 7, Regular formal Official
and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Commission -
March 15; Airport Commission - March 21; Airport Commission - March 26; Airport
Commission - April 23; Airport Commission - May 2; Airport Commission - May 29;
Airport Commission - June 21; Board of Adjustment - June 13; Historic Preservation
Commission - June 14; Historic Preservation Commission - July 12;
Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk). Liquor
License — Renewals: Class C Beer Permit for Casey's Marketing, dba Casey's;
General Store #2761, 204 N. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Chipolte
Mexican Grill of Colorado, dba Chipolte Mexican Grill, 201 S. Clinton St., Suite 112;
Outdoor Service Area for Chipolte Mexican Grill of Colorado, dba Chipolte Mexican'
Grill, 201 S. Clinton St., Suite 112; Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba
J&S Express, 2221 Rochester Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Hall PL Ventures
Corp., dba Airliner Bar, 22 S. Clinton St.; Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc.,
dba North Dodge; Express, 2790 N. Dodge St.; Class C Liquor License for
Restaurante Mexicano, dba El Senor Cactus, 1534 S. Gilbert St.; Outdoor Service
Area for Restaurante Mexicano, dba El Senor; Cactus, 1534 S. Gilbert St.; Class C
Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Gas #1, 260 Stevens Dr.; Class C Liquor
License for Short's Burger and Shine, LLC, dba Short's Burger and Shine, 18 S.
Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Mexico Wayne's LLC, dba Short's Burgers-
Eastside, 521 Westbury Dr.; Outdoor Service Area for Mexico Wayne's LLC, dba
Short's Burgers-Eastside, 521 Westbury Dr.; Liquor License. New: Class C Liquor
License for Iowa City red ginger shushi bistro, dba Red Ginger, 1301 S. Gilbert St.;
Class B Beer Permit for Wild Culture Kombucha, LLC, dba Wild Culture Kombucha,
LLC, 210 N. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Aramark Sports and Entertainment,
dba Aramark, 960 Evashevski Dr.Outdoor Service Area for Aramark Sports and
Entertainment, dba Aramark, 960 Evashevski Dr.; Class C Liquor License for
Aramark Sports and Entertainment, dba Aramark, 965 Stadium Dr.; Outdoor Service
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Area for Aramark Sports and Entertainment, dba Aramark, 965 Stadium Dr.; Class C
Liquor License for Aramark Sports and Entertainment, dba Aramark, 960 Stadium
Dr.; Outdoor Service Area for Aramark Sports and Entertainment, dba Aramark, 960
Stadium Dr.; Temporary Outdoor Service Area for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Market
Café, 1720 Waterfront Dr. Liquor License - Ownership Change: Class C Liquor
License for GFP Inc., dba Wig and Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 West; Dancing
Permits: Res. 18-229, to issue Dancing Permit Cream, LLC., dba Union Bar, The,
121 E. College St.
Resolutions and Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of
$25,665,245.89 for the period of July 1 through July 31, 2018, as recommended by
the Finance Director subject to audit. Res. 18-230, authorizing the procurement of
Elevator Maintenance Services; Res. 18-231, authorizing the Mayor to sign and
the City Clerk to attest to the renewal of a contract for the Laserfiche software
for document management; Res. 18-232, approving, authorizing, and directing
the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest Amendment No. 1 to the
December 2, 2016 Agreement by and between the City of Iowa City and Bolton
& Menk, Inc. to provide consultant services for the Normandy Drive and
Stevens Drive Storm Water Pump Station Projects; Res. 18-233, authorizing
the acquisition of property interests necessary for construction of the Gilbert
Street Intersection Improvements Project; Res. 18-234, accepting the work for
the storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water main, public improvements for The
Rise at Riverfront Crossing development located on Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 1,
County Seat Addition, and declaring public improvements open for public
access and use; Res. 18-235, 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 Snyder and Associates to provide engineering consultant
services for the Willow Creek Park Improvements Project; Res. 18-236,
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 Hitchcock
Design Group to provide engineering consultant services for the Lower City
Park Adventure Play Project; Res. 18-237, changing the name of Tumbleweed
Terrace located in Country Club Estates, Third Addition, and in West Side
Estates, Phase One, to Luke Drive; Res. 18-238, approving Lease Agreement
between the City and Apex Development Group, L.L.C. for storage space; Res.
18-239, accepting imposition of civil penalty (Tobacco) and waiver of right to
hearing from Suburban Amoco; Res. 18-240, accepting imposition of civil
penalty (Tobacco) and waiver of right to hearing from Hartig Drug #10; Res.
18-241, accepting imposition of civil penalty (Tobacco) and waiver of right to
hearing from Kirkwood Tobacco & Liquor; Res. 18-242, accepting imposition
of civil penalty (Tobacco) and waiver of right to hearing from El Paso The
Mexican Store; Res. 18-243, accepting imposition of civil penalty (Tobacco)
and waiver of right to hearing from The Convenience Store; Res. 18-244,
accepting use of Section 453A.22(3) affirmative defense to tobacco civil
penalty by Deli Mart#3.
Setting Public Hearings: Res. 18-245, setting a public hearing on
September 4, 2018 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the construction of the Hickory Hill Park Improvements Project,
directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City
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Engineer to place said plans on file for public inspection; Res. 18-246, setting
public hearing on amending the FY2019 Operating Budget; Res. 18-247,
setting public hearing for September 4, 2018, on a proposal to convey a single-
family home (UniverCity) located at 109 North Dodge Street; Setting a public
hearing for September 4 on an ordinance to amend Title 14, Zoning of the Iowa City
Municipal Code related to required retail storefronts in the Riverfront Crossings
Central Crossings subdistrict (ZCA18-00001).
Correspondence: Mary Gravitt regarding Bus Shelters on Muscatine and First
Avenue; James Schoenfelder regarding Poet Laureate [Staff response included];
Carol deProsse regarding Emerald Ash Borer article; Annie Tucker regarding
Concern about a policy that seems to affect people unequally [Staff response
included]; Kathy Grout regarding Drainage issue on Cayman Street [Staff response
included]; Carol deProsse regarding Kiwanis Park [Staff response included]; Carol
deProsse regarding Climate Change; Carol deProsse regarding Prepared for Global
Warming; Kent Stein regarding PETA: Deer management; Kyle Sydness regarding
Apartments Downtown; Kevin Boyd (x2) - Ash Tree Removal Moratorium Request
from the Northside Neighborhood Association [Staff response included]; Patricia
Koza regarding 101 Lusk Avenue [Staff response included]. The following individuals
appeared regarding item 8.m Establishment of "No Parking Any Time" parking
prohibitions on one side of Arbury Drive: John and Laurie Canady. Individual
Council members commented on consent calendar items.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Cole, to accept correspondence for Establishment of
"No Parking Any Time" Establishment of "No Parking Any Time" parking prohibition on
one side of Arbury Drive. Transportation Planner Ralston provided information.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Community Comment: Lucy Barker and Patty Paradee appeared regarding Houses
into Homes.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.41
acres (Pentecrest Garden Apartments) from High Density Multifamily Residential (RM-
44) zone to Riverfront Crossings - South Downtown Subdistrict (RFC-SD) zone located
at 12 E. Court Street (REZ18-00014). A public hearing was held, the following
individuals appeared: Rob Decker, Axiom Consultants; Bill Gerhard; and Royce
Peterson, Carpenters Local 112. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Throgmorton
provided a recap of the previous meeting. City Manager Fruin reviewed the revised
proposed conditions for the Conditional Zoning Agreement. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approxi-mately 3.41 acres (Pentecrest Garden Apartments) from High Density
Multifamily Residential (RM-44) zone to Riverfront Crossings - South Downtown
Subdistrict (RFC-SD) zone located at 12 E. Court Street (REZ18-00014), be given first
vote. Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, to accept correspondence from Rob
Decker, George and Vilia Sauerberg, Larry Svoboda, Mike Parker.
A public hearing was held on ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 18.03
acres (Cherry Creek Subdivision) of property located east of South Gilbert Street and
west of Sandusky Drive, from Interim Development Multifamily Residential (ID-RM)
zone to Planned Development Overlay/Low Density Single Family Residential (OPD/
RS-5) zone and Planned Development Overlay/Low Density Multifamily Residential
(OPD/RM-12) zone (REZ18-00005). A public hearing was held, the following individuals
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appeared: Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point; Alex
Carrillo, Project Coordinator for Bedrock; Joel Klein; Kelcey Patrick-Ferree; and Don
Cochran. The public hearing was closed. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Cole, that ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 18.03 acres (Cherry Creek Subdivision) of property located east of South
Gilbert Street and west of Sandusky Drive, from Interim Development Multifamily
Residential (ID-RM) zone to Planned Development Overlay/Low Density Single Family
Residential (OPD/ RS-5) zone and Planned Development Overlay/Low Density
Multifamily Residential (OPD/RM-12) zone (REZ18-00005), be given first vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Mims, Taylor, Throgmorton, Cole. Nays: Salih, Thomas. Moved by Mims, seconded by
Thomas, to accept correspondence from Darlene Kyllingstead, Joe Kline, Catherine
Woodman, Kelcey Patrick-Ferree and Shannon Patrick (x2), Don and Lori Cochran,
Douglas Beardsley, Jill Beardsley, David Ressler, Stan and Marilyn VanderWeide,
Angie Jordan, Liz Cloven Keane Leeds, Jerry Hansen, Jessica Bovey, Joan Dihnel.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Ord. 18-4763, conditionally
rezoning approximately 8.02 acres of property located at the southwest corner of
Lower West Branch Road and Taft Avenue, from Interim Development Single
Family Residential (ID-RS) zone to Medium Density Single-Family (RS-8) zone and
Low Density Multi-Family(RM-12) zone (REZ18-00015).
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. 18-4764, amending Title 9, Entitled "Motor Vehicles and
Traffic,"Chapter 3, Entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, Entitled "Speed
Restrictions," to establish a 35-mph speed limit on Camp Cardinal Boulevard
from Melrose Avenue north to a point 550 feet south of the city limits and to
establish a 25-mph speed limit on Camp Cardinal Boulevard from the city limits to
a point 550 feet south, be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved by Thomas,
seconded by Salih, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Cole, that the ordinance amending Title 8, entitled
"Police Regulations," Chapter 3, entitled "General Animal Regulations," and Chapter 4,
entitled "Animal Control" to provide for animal services, be given second vote. Council
member Cole expressed his views. Council member Mims and Mayor Throgmorton
thanked Liz Ford for all her service given to the City and wished her luck on her new
company Best Friends Dog Academy. Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, to
accept correspondence from Lisa Pooley, James Pobst, Lori Kendrick.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled
"Business and License Regulations," to add a new Chapter 3, entitled "Massage
Business Information Requirement," be given second vote. The following individuals
appeared: Matt Greybeck; and Eli Shepard. Sargent Bailey presented information.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, that the ordinance amending Title 17,
entitled `Building and Housing," Section 5, entitled "Housing Code," to require properties
with new rental permits to be leased promptly, be given first vote. Senior Housing
Inspector Laverman presented a power point. The following individual appeared:
Gustave Stewart. Individual Council members expressed their views.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Cole, to adopt Res. 18-248, authorizing the City
Manager to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Housing Trust Fund of
Johnson County for the contribution and use of $500,000 for affordable housing.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton, Cole. Nays: Salih. City Manager Fruin
presented information. Individual Council members expressed their views. Council
member Mims also commented on the years of service to the Housing Trust Fund of
Johnson County Tracey Achenbach has provided and wished her well on her new
position with the Eastern Iowa Council of Governments.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Cole, to adopt Res. 18-249, approving Agreement
for Temporary Use of Public Property between the City of Iowa City and Steve
Hou for wall space on the interior of the Harrison Street Parking Facility in Iowa
City, Iowa. Associate Director of Transportation Services Rummel presented
information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 18-250, assessing
$300.00 civil penalty (Tobacco) against Smokin' Joe's #19. Sargent Batchellor,
Iowa City Police Department presented information.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Salih, to adopt Res. 18-251, assessing
$300.00 civil penalty (Tobacco) against Almost Paradise.
Council Appointments: The Mayor noted that appointment to the Community
Police Review Board for an unexpired term, Upon appointment - June 30, 2021 will be
re-advertised due to gender balance requirement.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, to appoint Wesley Beary, to the Library
Board of Trustees for an unexpired term, Upon appointment - June 30, 2021. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
The Mayor noted the following vacancies on Boards and Commissions: Senior
Center Commission for an unexpired term, plus a three-year term; Applications must be
received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 11, 2018; Airport Commission for a four-
year term, July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2022; Airport Zoning Board of Adjustments for a five-
year term, January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018 (Formerly advertised); Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustments for a five-year term, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
(Formerly advertised); Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St) for a three-year
term, July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021; Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St) —
for a three-year term, July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2019 (New District formed);
Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to fill a three-year term, July 1,
2018 - June 30, 2021. 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 a period of six publications; but will
continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no
additional publication costs will be incurred. More information may be found on the City
website or in the City Clerk's office.
Gustave Stewart, UISG Liaison, appeared with UISG updates.
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Cole, to adjourn meeting at 10:10 p.m. to work
session.
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J es A. Throgmorton, Mayor
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Kellie K. Fruehlin• City Clerk
Item Number: 3.a.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE
August 21, 2018
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8/3 Special formal Complete Description
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The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $
Official Council Actions — 8/3/18
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 8:00 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Salih (electronically), Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent None.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to adopt resolution giving notice of intent to appoint a qualified
individual to fill the vacancy created by council member Botchway's resignation. The
Mayor declared the motion failed, 0/6. Harry Olmstead and Karen Kubby appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-216, setting special election to fill vacancy
created by council member Botchway's resignation.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Jodie Theobald, Laura Routh,
Gustave Stewart, Nancy Bird and Downtown District members.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 8:39 a.m.
A more com descri ior)7 ncil Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/James . Throgmorton, Ma r
s/Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk
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Complete Description of Council Activities
August 3, 2018
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 8:00 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Salih (electronically), Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent None. Staff members present: Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling,
Matherly.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Salih, to adopt resolution giving notice of intent to
appoint a qualified individual to fill the vacancy created by council member Botchway's
resignation. The Mayor declared the motion failed, 0/6. Harry Olmstead and Karen
Kubby appeared. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 18-216, setting special election
to fill vacancy created by council member Botchway's resignation. Individual Council
members expressed their views
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Cole, to accept correspondence from Jodie
Theobald, Laura Routh, Gustave Stewart, Nancy Bird and Downtown District members.
Moved by Cole, seconded by Thomas to adjourn meeting at 8:39 a.m.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk
Item Number: 3.b.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE
August 21, 2018
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8/7, Special formal Official Actions
8/7 Special formal Complete Description
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The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $
Official Council Actions— 8/7/18
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
Absent: Vacancy - Botchway seat.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the professional
competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is
being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that
individuals' reputations and those individuals requested a closed session. (City
Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk). The Mayor declared the motion carried and
adjourned into executive session 4:01 p.m.
(Recess to work session and formal meeting — 5:00 p.m.)
(Returned to executive session — 10:08 p.m.)
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 10:10 p.m.
A more plete d9scri7 unci/ Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Jame A. Throgmorton, Ma r
s/Kellie K. Frue ting, City Clerlsr,
Submitted for publication — 8/t4/18
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
August 7, 2018
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
Absent: Vacancy- Botchway seat. Staff members present: Fruin, Dilkes, Fruehling.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Mims, to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the
professional competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring, performance or
discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable
injury to that individuals' reputations and those individuals requested a closed session.
(City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk). The Mayor declared the motion carried and
adjourned into executive session 4:01 p.m.
(Recess to work session and formal meeting — 5:00 p.m.)
(Returned to executive session — 10:08 p.m.)
Council returned to open session 10:09 p.m.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, to adjourn special meeting 10:10 p.m.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 15, 2018
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 7, 2018, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
* Council: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
UISG: Stewart, Wu
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Russett, Dulek, Ralston,
Seydell-Johnson, Bowers, Knoche, Bockenstedt, Havel, Craig, Weinard, Byers
(A transcription and PowerPoint are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Consider increasing the salary and benefits for Council members effective January 1, 2020
City Manager Fruin noted the late handout with updated costs. Mayor Throgmorton summarized the
purpose for the work session and presented information with salary and benefit options. Individual
Council members expressed their views. Council members requested additional information.
Action: Staff will conduct a salary and health insurance survey for Mayor and Council Member
positions. The survey will cover Iowa's ten largest cities as well as the cities of Coralville and North
Liberty. Staff will present the survey results to the City Council in September.
Consider elevating hourly staff wages to $15/hour or more within two years
City Manager Fruin summarized the memos (IP4 and IP5) included in the 8/2 City Council information
packet. Christine Weinard, Vice President and Terri Byers, President AFSME Local 183, appeared in
support of the measure. Individual Council members expressed their views. Council members
requested additional information.
Action: Council members Salih and Taylor will work to identify living wage policies and practices in
progressive midwestern cities and report back to Council. Staff will work to gather hourly pay policies /
ranges from other Big Ten communities. At the August 21 work session, Council will provide staff
direction on a change from our current minimum hourly wage of$10.10 to some higher figure beginning
in FY20.
Review purpose statement for the social Justice and racial equity grant program
City Manager Fruin summarized the memo (IP6) included in the 8/2 City Council information packet,
provided background information and the purpose for discussion regarding the social justice and racial
equity grant program. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will share a copy of the transcript from the Council's work session discussion in the SJRE
grant program with the Human Rights Commission. The Commission and staff will work to spread
word about the upcoming opportunity with as many minority and immigrant communities and elderly
and disabled groups/organizations as possible. No change was made to the purpose statement of the
grant program.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 15, 2018
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 7, 2018, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
UISG: Ste rt,Wu
Staff: Fruin, Mo roe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Hightshoe, Si , an, Russett, Dulek, Ralston,
Seydell-Joh on, Bowers, Knoche, Bockenstedt, Havel, ' raig, Weinard, Byers
(A transcription and PowerPoint a available in the City Clerk's Off e and the City website.)
Consider increasing the salary and enefits for Council me ' •ers effective January 1. 2020
City Manager Fruin noted the late hando with updated costs. ayor Throgmorton summarized the
purpose for the work session and presente information with salary and benefit options. Individual
Council members expressed their views. Cou cil members equested additional information.
Action: Staff will conduct a salary and health insu : ce .rvey for Mayor and Council Member
positions. The survey will cover Iowa's ten largest ci '-- as well as the cities of Coralville and North
Liberty. Staff will present the survey results to the Ci, Council in September.
Consider elevating hourly staff wages to $15/r •ur or more within two years
City Manager Fruin summarized the memos (IP, and P5) in uded in the 8/2 City Council information
packet. Christine Weinard, Vice President a 1 Terri Byers, Pr ident AFSME Local 183, appeared in
support of the measure. Individual Council 'embers expressed t eir views. Council members
requested additional information.
Action: Council members Salih and T- for will work to identify living wage policies and practices in
progressive midwestern cities and r=.ort back to Council. Staff will workwto gather hourly pay policies/
ranges from other Big Ten commu r sties. At the August 21 work session, Council will provide staff
direction on a change from our c rent minimum hourly wage of$10.10 to some higher figure beginning
in FY20.
Review purpose stateme for the social justice and racial equity grant program
City Manager Fruin summ.rized the memo (IP6) included in the 8/2 City Council Information packet,
provided background inf.rmation and the purpose for discussion regarding the social justice and racial
equity grant program. dividual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will share a copy of the transcript from the Council's work session discussion in the SJRE
grant program with the Human Rights Commission. The Commission and staff will work to spread
word about the upcoming opportunity with as many minority and immigrant communitiesand elderly
and disabled groups/organizations as possible. No change was made to the purpose statement of the
grant program.
Council Work Session
August 7, 2018
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Clarification of Agenda Items
• [Agenda Item 2d(9)]... Housing Trust Fund Contribution ... Council member Salih requested
removing item 2d(9) from the consent calendar for separate consideration.
• [Agenda Item 2e(2)]... Sandy Steil: Sunrise Village — Annexation and Rezoning [Staff response
included]... Council member Salih asked City Manager Fruin to summarize the staff discussions
concerning streets referenced in the correspondence.
[Agenda Item 2e(9)]... Community Police Review Board: proposed revisions to Ordinance 8-8
[City Code Section 8-8]... Council member Salih stated she is pleased to see the proposal from
the Review Board.
Action: Staff will prepare a memo to Council responding to the CPRB's request for modifications
to the City Code.
Information Packet Discussion FJuly 19, July 26, August 21
➢ July 19
1. (IP4, Memorandum from Senior Planner, Development Services Coordinator, NDS Director:
Update on Possible City-wide Transfer of Development Rights Program for Historic
Preservation) Mayor Throgmorton proposed for discussion a density transfer, if it was part of
a Urban design plan for the area. Council member Thomas expressed his views. UISG Wu
asked for clarification on density transfers.
City Manager Fruin noted the Pending Work Session topics list that a work session has been
scheduled on the TDR (Transfer of Density Rights) ordinance.
➢ July 26
1. (IPS, Memo from City Clerk: KXIC Radio Show) Council members signed up for upcoming
dates.
(Break to Formal meeting 6:37 p.m. - Returned 9:58 p.m.)
➢ July 26 (continued)
1. (I P2, Iowa City 2018-2019 Strategic Plan Report) Mayor Throgmorton thanked staff for
putting together the report and asked when Council would be receiving the final draft report
of the Climate Action and Adaption plan. Assistant City Manager Monroe stated it should be
within the next couple of weeks.
2. (IP3, Memorandum from Assistant to the City Manager: Community Indicators) Mayor
Throgmorton stated he had a list of possible indicators he would share with staff. City
Manager Fruin stated staff would go with the current indicators but could add or subtract to
the next strategic plan report as it goes forward.
3. (IP4, Memorandum from City Engineer: Burlington Clinton Street Intersection Improvements
Project Update) Mayor Throgmorton thanked staff for the report which gave a project
update.
Council Work Session
August 7, 2018
Page 3
➢ August 2
1. (1 P8, Pending Work Session Topics) City Manager Fruin listed the upcoming items for the
August 21St meeting and asked for Council support of a 4:00pm start time. Fruin also
discussed upcoming items for the September work sessions.
Action: The August 21 meeting will commence with an executive session at 4:00 p.m.; a
review of the city's current Emerald Ash Borer response plan will be conducted at the
September 4th work session; staff will work with Parks to prepare information to distribute to
Council prior to the that meeting and will check availability of Council Members for a special
work session in September focusing on height bonuses in the RFC district and specifically
the proposed 12 E. Court project, if the rezoning of said project gains approval.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees.
Action: Staff will reach out to Project Green and request a formal appeal to the Council regarding their
idea to name the Black-eyed Susan the official flower of the City.
Adjourn 10:08 p.m.
Item Number: 3.d.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE
August 21, 2018
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Official Council Actions—8/7/18
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
Absent: Vacancy - Botchway seat.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received, approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete from Consent Calendar
and consider as separate consideration, Item 2d(9), a resolution authorizing the City
Manager to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Housing Trust Fund of
Johnson County for the contribution and use of$500,000 for affordable housing.
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: July 17, Special formal Official and Complete; July 17, Work Session; July 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 - June 12; Housing & Community Development
Commission - June 21; Human Rights Commission - June 19; Library Board of
Trustees - June 28; Library Board of Trustees - July 12; Parks & Recreation
Commission - June 13; Planning & Zoning Commission - May 17; Planning & Zoning
Commission - June 21; Senior Center Commission - June 21.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Liquor
License Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Billy's high hat diner, 630 Iowa Ave.;
Class C Liquor License for Martini's, 127 E. College St.; Outdoor Service Area for
Martini's, 127 E. College St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Pancheros Mexican
Grill, 965 S. Riverside Dr.; Class C Liquor License for One Twenty Six, 126 E.
Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for The Summit Restaurant and Bar, 10 S.
Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for 2 Dogs Pub, 1705 S. 1st Ave.; Class C Liquor
License for Donnelly's, 110 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet,
312 E. Market St.; Outdoor Service Area for George's Buffet, 312 E. Market St.; Class
C Liquor License for The Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St.; New Liquor
License: Class C Beer Permit for The Basket Cases, 601 St Thomas Court. New
Cigarette Permit: Res. 18-217, to issue Cigarette Permit to Dandy Lion, 111 S.
Dubuque St. Dancing Permit: Res. 18-218, to issue Dancing Permit to The
Summit Restaurant and Bar, 10 S. Clinton St.
Resolutions and Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of$16,887,533.69
for the period of June 1 through June 30, 2018, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit; Res. 18-219, rescinding Resolution No. 14-16 and
adopting a revised Investment Policy for the City of Iowa City; Res. 18-220,
awarding contract to Tricon General Construction for$157,200.00 and authorizing
the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the
Wastewater Treatment Facility Influent Channel Modifications Project; Res. 18-
221, accepting the work for the City Park Pool ADA Renovations Project; Res.
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August 7, 2018
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18-222, accepting the work for the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center Remodeling
Project 2017; Res. 18-223, authorizing the procurement of Medium-Voltage Metal-
Clad Switchgear for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Backup Generation and
Electrical Distribution Upgrade Project and rescinding Resolution No. 18-163;
Res. 18-224, authorizing the City Manager to submit a Resource Enhancement
and Protection (REAP) grant application for Hickory Hill Park and to sign a grant
agreement if awarded; Res. 18-225, amending the Administrative pay plan by
deleting the position Recreation Superintendent from grade 31 and adding it to
grade 30.
Correspondence: Carol deProsse regarding FYI – Connie Mutel article; Sandy Steil
regarding Sunrise Village – Annexation and Rezoning [Staff response included]; Joan
Jehle regarding History of Porter Avenue/East Jefferson Street; Carol deProsse
regarding It's automobiles that are killing us; Joan Jehle regarding Speeding on 2-way
Jefferson Street; Justin Ford regarding Single stall bathrooms; Janet Ashman
regarding Council Letter 071918 and Redlined IC Animal Ordinances.070318 [Staff
response included]; Kathy Grout regarding Drainage issue on Cayman Street;
Community Police Review Board : proposed revisions to Ordinance 8-8 [City Code
Section 8-8]; Mark Signs ; regarding Sincere Thanks!; Sally Scott regarding Affordable
housing—Thank you!; Harry Olmstead regarding ADA Celebration re: Simon Andrew;
Woodrow Gray regarding Trash in driveway; Susan Brobst regarding Signage for hotel
business [Staff response included]; Elijah Sammon regarding PAULA penalty reform
[Staff response included]; Carol deProsse regarding Of interest, I hope; Morty Sklar
regarding Review forthcoming VERY SOON from "Little Village Magazine" in Iowa
City; Jon Holsomback regarding Parking on Dover [Staff response included]; Harry
Olmstead regarding Top ten cities that are Disability friendly; Sr Transportation
Engineering Planner regarding Removal of (1) "No Parking Any Time" sign and
supplemental arrow sign on the west side of Oaklawn Avenue adjacent to 1445
Oaklawn Avenue; Sr Transportation Engineering Planner regarding Establishment of
"No Parking Any Time" parking prohibition on the east and west sides of Conklin Lane
from Dodge Street Court to a point approximately 300 feet south; Sr Transportation
Engineering Planner regarding Temporary abatement of odd/even calendar parking
prohibition on the 500 and 600 blocks of North Johnson Street. David Selmer,
Community Police Review Board member, appeared regarding Item 2e(9). Mayor Pro
tem Taylor requested a correction to the 7/17/18 work session minutes, Item 2a(2).
Moved and seconded to adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a
memorandum of understanding with the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County for the
contribution and use of $500,000 for affordable housing. This motion was not acted on.
Moved and seconded to defer resolution to August 21. Tracey Achenbach, Executive
Director of the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County, presented additional information.
Community Comment, the following individuals appeared: Martha Wichert
appeared regarding the Iowa City Housing Code; and Brandon Ross appeared regarding
construction downtown and affordability. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from Martha Wichert.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 18.03
acres of property located east of South Gilbert Street and west of Sandusky Drive, from
Interim Development Multifamily Residential (ID-RM) zone to Planned Development
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Overlay/Low Density Single Family Residential (OPD/ RS-5) zone and Planned
Development Overlay/Low Density Multifamily Residential (OPD-12/RM-12) zone
(REZ18-00005).
Moved and seconded to continue public hearing to August 21 and defer first
consideration to August 21 of ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 18.03 acres
of property located east of South Gilbert Street and west of Sandusky Drive, from Interim
Development Multifamily Residential (ID-RM) zone to Planned Development Overlay/Low
Density Single Family Residential (OPD/ RS-5) zone and Planned Development
Overlay/Low Density Multifamily Residential (OPD-12/RM-12) zone (REZ18-00005).
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Alex Carillo.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.41
acres from High Density Multifamily Residential (RM-44) zone to Riverfront Crossings —
South Downtown Subdistrict (RFC-SD) zone located at 12 E. Court Street (REZ18-
00014). Rob Decker, Axiom Consultants, presented a PowerPoint. The following
individuals appeared: Bill Gerhard; Nancy Bird, Executive Director of the Iowa City
Downtown District; Ryan Hall; Sara Barron, Executive Director of the Affordable Housing
Coalition; and Karen Kubby.
Moved and seconded to continue public hearing to August 21, and defer first
consideration to August 21 of ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.41 acres
from High Density Multifamily Residential (RM-44) zone to Riverfront Crossings — South
Downtown Subdistrict (RFC-SD) zone located at 12 E. Court Street (REZ18-00014).
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Gene Chrischilles, Adam, Herrig,
Steve McIntosh, Nancy Bird and the Iowa City Downtown District, Tom Vrban.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 8.02
acres of property located at the southwest corner of Lower West Branch Road and Taft
Avenue, from Interim Development Single Family Residential (ID-RS) zone to Medium
Density Single-Family (RS-8) zone and Low Density Multi-Family (RM-12) zone (REZ18-
00015), be given second vote.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the acquisition of property
interests necessary for construction of the McCollister Boulevard — Gilbert Street to
Sycamore Street Improvement Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-226, resolution authorizing the acquisition
of property interests necessary for construction of the McCollister Boulevard —
Gilbert Street to Sycamore Street Improvement Project.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 9, Entitled "Motor Vehicles
and Traffic," Chapter 3, Entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, Entitled "Speed
Restrictions," to establish a 35-mph speed limit on Camp Cardinal Boulevard from
Melrose Avenue north to a point 550 feet south of the city limits and to establish a 25-mph
speed limit on Camp Cardinal Boulevard from the city limits to a point 550 feet south, be
given first vote.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-227, authorizing the Mayor to execute an
Agreement with Del Ray Ridge, L.P. for receipt of City funds for a 2018 Low Income
Housing Tax Credit project.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police
Regulations," Chapter 3, entitled "General Animal Regulations," and Chapter 4, entitled
"Animal Control" to provide for animal services, be given first vote.
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August 7, 2018
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Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled "Business and
License Regulations," to add a new Chapter 3, entitled "Massage Business Information
Requirement," be given first vote. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from
Bruce Morgan. The following individuals appeared: Jamie Nevins, massage therapist at
Back Together Massage; Ryan Hall; and Eric Brush, massage therapist.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-228, adopting an assessment schedule of
unpaid mowing, clean-up of property, snow removal, sidewalk repair, and stop box
repair charges and directing the Clerk to certify the same to the Johnson County
Treasurer for collection in the same manner as property taxes.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy to Senior Center Commission for an unexpired
term plus a three-year term. Upon appointment — December 31, 2021. Applications must
be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 11 , 2018. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Kathy Mitchell.
The Mayor noted previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Community Police Review Board for I an unexpired term, Upon appointment — June 30,
2021; Library Board of Trustees for an unexpired term, Upon appointment — June 30,
2021. Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Airport
Commission for a four-year term, July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2022; 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 (E. College
St) for a three-year term, July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2021; Historic Preservation Commission
(Jefferson St)— for a three-year term, July 1 , 2016 — June 30, 2019 (New District formed);
Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2018
— June 30, 2021. 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 meeting at 9:58 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 Department.
s/James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
s/Kellie K. Fruehling, City Cleyk _
Submitted for publication — 8/15/18.
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
August 7, 2018
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
Absent: Vacancy - Botchway seat. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew,
Dilkes, Fruehling, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Matherly, Bailey, L. Ford, Knoche, Seydell-
Johnson. UISG: Wu.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Cole, seconded by Salih, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete from
Consent Calendar and consider as separate consideration, Item 2d(9), a resolution
authorizing the City Manager to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Housing
Trust Fund of Johnson County for the contribution and use of $500,000 for affordable
housing.
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: July 17, Special formal Official and Complete; July 17, Work Session; July 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 - June 12; Housing & Community Development
Commission - June 21; Human Rights Commission - June 19; Library Board of
Trustees - June 28; Library Board of Trustees - July 12; Parks & Recreation
Commission - June 13; Planning & Zoning Commission - May 17; Planning & Zoning
Commission - June 21; Senior Center Commission - June 21.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Liquor
License Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Red Bike Iowa City LLC, dba Billy's high
hat diner, 630 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for High Energy Food Concepts Inc.,
dba Martini's, 127 E. College St.; Outdoor Service Area for High Energy Food
Concepts Inc., dba Martini's, 127 E. College St.; Special Class C Liquor License for
Freshmex Iowa City, LLC, dba Pancheros Mexican Grill, 965 S. Riverside Dr.; Class C
Liquor License for Chackalackal Inc., dba One Twenty Six, 126 E. Washington St.;
Class C Liquor License for AKA White, Inc., dba The Summit Restaurant and Bar, 10
S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Eckhardt Management, dba 2 Dogs Pub,
1705 S. 1st Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Immerfall Investments, LLC, dba
Donnelly's, 110 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, Inc., dba
George's Buffet, 312 E. Market St.; Outdoor Service Area for George's Buffet, Inc.,
dba George's Buffet, 312 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License for The Englert Civic
Theatre, Inc., dba The Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St.; New Liquor License:
Class C Beer Permit for The Basket Cases, LLC, dba The Basket Cases, 601 St
Thomas Court. New Cigarette Permit: Res. 18-217, to issue Cigarette Permit to The
Omni bus Inc., dba Dandy Lion, 111 S. Dubuque St. Dancing Permit: Res. 18-
218, to issue Dancing Permit to AKA White, Inc., dba The Summit Restaurant
and Bar, 10 S. Clinton St.
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Resolutions and Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of$16,887,533.69
for the period of June 1 through June 30, 2018, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit; Res. 18-219, rescinding Resolution No. 14-16 and
adopting a revised Investment Policy for the City of Iowa City; Res. 18-220,
awarding contract to Tricon General Construction for$157,200.00 and authorizing
the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the
Wastewater Treatment Facility Influent Channel Modifications Project; Res. 18-
221, accepting the work for the City Park Pool ADA Renovations Project; Res.
18-222, accepting the work for the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center Remodeling
Project 2017; Res. 18-223, authorizing the procurement of Medium-Voltage Metal-
Clad Switchgear for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Backup Generation and
Electrical Distribution Upgrade Project and rescinding Resolution No. 18-163;
Res. 18-224, authorizing the City Manager to submit a Resource Enhancement
and Protection (REAP) grant application for Hickory Hill Park and to sign a grant
agreement if awarded; Res. 18-225, amending the Administrative pay plan by
deleting the position Recreation Superintendent from grade 31 and adding it to
grade 30.
Correspondence: Carol deProsse regarding FYI – Connie Mutel article; Sandy Steil
regarding Sunrise Village – Annexation and Rezoning [Staff response included]; Joan
Jehle regarding History of Porter Avenue/East Jefferson Street; Carol deProsse
regarding It's automobiles that are killing us; Joan Jehle regarding Speeding on 2-way
Jefferson Street; Justin Ford regarding Single stall bathrooms; Janet Ashman
regarding Council Letter 071918 and Redlined IC Animal Ordinances.070318 [Staff
response included]; Kathy Grout regarding Drainage issue on Cayman Street;
Community Police Review Board : proposed revisions to Ordinance 8-8 [City Code
Section 8-8]; Mark Signs ; regarding Sincere Thanks!; Sally Scott regarding Affordable
housing—Thank you!; Harry Olmstead regarding ADA Celebration re: Simon Andrew;
Woodrow Gray regarding Trash in driveway; Susan Brobst regarding Signage for hotel
business [Staff response included]; Elijah Sammon regarding PAULA penalty reform
[Staff response included]; Carol deProsse regarding Of interest, I hope; Morty Sklar
regarding Review forthcoming VERY SOON from "Little Village Magazine" in Iowa
City; Jon Holsomback regarding Parking on Dover [Staff response included]; Harry
Olmstead regarding Top ten cities that are Disability friendly; Sr Transportation
Engineering Planner regarding Removal of (1) "No Parking Any Time" sign and
supplemental arrow sign on the west side of Oaklawn Avenue adjacent to 1445
Oaklawn Avenue; Sr Transportation Engineering Planner regarding Establishment of
"No Parking Any Time" parking prohibition on the east and west sides of Conklin Lane
from Dodge Street Court to a point approximately 300 feet south; Sr Transportation
Engineering Planner regarding Temporary abatement of odd/even calendar parking
prohibition on the 500 and 600 blocks of North Johnson Street. David Selmer,
Community Police Review Board member, appeared regarding Item 2e(9). Mayor Pro
tem Taylor requested a correction to the 7/17/18 work session minutes, Item 2a(2).
Moved by Salih, seconded by Thomas to adopt resolution authorizing the City
Manager to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Housing Trust Fund of
Johnson County for the contribution and use of $500,000 for affordable housing. This
motion was not acted on. Moved by Cole, seconded by Mims, to defer resolution to
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August 21. Assistant to the City Manager Andrew presented a PowerPoint. Tracey
Achenbach, Executive Director of the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County, presented
additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Community Comment, the following individuals appeared: Martha Wichert
appeared regarding the Iowa City Housing Code; and Brandon Ross appeared regarding
construction downtown and affordability. Moved by Thomas, seconded by Salih to accept
correspondence from Martha Wichert.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 18.03
acres of property (Cherry Creek Subdivision) located east of South Gilbert Street and
west of Sandusky Drive, from Interim Development Multifamily Residential (ID-RM) zone
to Planned Development Overlay/Low Density Single Family Residential (OPD/ RS-5)
zone and Planned Development Overlay/Low Density Multifamily Residential (OPD-
12/RM-12) zone (REZ18-00005).
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, to continue public hearing to August 21 and defer
first consideration to August 21 of ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 18.03
acres (Cherry Creek Subdivision) of property located east of South Gilbert Street and
west of Sandusky Drive, from Interim Development Multifamily Residential (ID-RM) zone
to Planned Development Overlay/Low Density Single Family Residential (OPD/ RS-5)
zone and Planned Development Overlay/Low Density Multifamily Residential (OPD-
12/RM-12) zone (REZ18-00005). Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, to accept
correspondence from Alex Carillo.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.41
acres (Pentacrest Garden Apartments) from High Density Multifamily Residential (RM-44)
zone to Riverfront Crossings — South Downtown Subdistrict (RFC-SD) zone located at
12 E. Court Street (REZ18-00014). City Manager Fruin presented information. Rob
Decker, Axiom Consultants, presented a PowerPoint. The following individuals
appeared: Bill Gerhard; Nancy Bird, Executive Director of the Iowa City Downtown
District; Ryan Hall; Sara Barron, Executive Director of the Affordable Housing Coalition;
and Karen Kubby. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Taylor, to continue public hearing to August 21, and
defer first consideration to August 21 of ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately
3.41 acres (Pentacrest Garden Apartments) from High Density Multifamily Residential
(RM-44) zone to Riverfront Crossings — South Downtown Subdistrict (RFC-SD) zone
located at 12 E. Court Street (REZ18-00014). Moved by Taylor, seconded by Salih, to
accept correspondence from Gene Chrischilles, Adam, Herrig, Steve McIntosh, Nancy
Bird and the Iowa City Downtown District, Tom Vrban.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Thomas, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 8.02 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Lower West
Branch Road and Taft Avenue, from Interim Development Single Family Residential (ID-
RS) zone to Medium Density Single-Family (RS-8) zone and Low Density Multi-Family
(RM-12) zone (REZ18-00015), be given second vote.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the acquisition of property
interests necessary for construction of the McCollister Boulevard — Gilbert Street to
Sycamore Street Improvement Project. City Manager Fruin and City Attorney Dilkes
presented information.
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Moved by Salih, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 18-226, resolution authorizing
the acquisition of property interests necessary for construction of the McCollister
Boulevard — Gilbert Street to Sycamore Street Improvement Project.
Moved by, Mims, seconded by Salih, that the ordinance amending Title 9, Entitled
"Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3, Entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, Entitled
"Speed Restrictions," to establish a 35-mph speed limit on Camp Cardinal Boulevard from
Melrose Avenue north to a point 550 feet south of the city limits and to establish a 25-mph
speed limit on Camp Cardinal Boulevard from the city limits to a point 550 feet south, be
given first vote. Mayor Throgmorton expressed his views.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Salih, to adopt Res. 18-227, authorizing the Mayor
to execute an Agreement with Del Ray Ridge, L.P. for receipt of City funds for a
2018 Low Income Housing Tax Credit project. Neighborhood Services Director
Hightshoe presented information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, that the ordinance amending Title 8, entitled
"Police Regulations," Chapter 3, entitled "General Animal Regulations," and Chapter 4,
entitled "Animal Control" to provide for animal services, be given first vote. Animal
Services Supervisor Ford presented information. Individual Council members expressed
their views. City Manager Fruin and Mayor Throgmorton made statements regarding
Animal Services Supervisor Ford's departure from the City to pursue her own business.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled
"Business and License Regulations," to add a new Chapter 3, entitled "Massage Business
Information Requirement," be given first vote. Moved by Taylor, seconded by Mims, to
accept correspondence from Bruce Morgan. Iowa City Police Sergeant Bailey and
Building Specialist Ream presented information. The following individuals appeared:
Jamie Nevins, massage therapist at Back Together Massage; Ryan Hall; and Eric Brush,
massage therapist. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Mims, to adopt Res. 18-228, adopting an assessment
schedule of unpaid mowing, clean-up of property, snow removal, sidewalk repair,
and stop box repair charges and directing the Clerk to certify the same to the
Johnson County Treasurer for collection in the same manner as property taxes.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy to Senior Center Commission for an unexpired
term plus a three-year term. Upon appointment — December 31, 2021. Applications must
be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Moved by Cole, seconded by
Salih, to accept correspondence from Kathy Mitchell.
The Mayor noted previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Community Police Review Board for I an unexpired term, Upon appointment — June 30,
2021; Library Board of Trustees for an unexpired term, Upon appointment — June 30,
2021. Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Airport
Commission for a four-year term, July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2022; 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 (E. College
St) for a three-year term, July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2021; Historic Preservation Commission
(Jefferson St)—for a three-year term, July 1, 2016 — June 30, 2019 (New District formed);
Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to fill a three-year term,
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July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2021. 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.
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
Assistant City Manager Monroe reported on the the 'Chip In' budget engagement
meeting.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Cole, to adjourn meeting at 9:58 p.m. to work session.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk