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Complete Description of Council Activities
September 4, 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,
Dulek, Fruehling, Matherly, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Laverman, Knoche, Seydell-Johnson,
Bockenstedt, Fleagle.
The Mayor proclaimed: Constitution Week, Kathy Pezley accepting; PLAYvolution
(deferred to 9/18/18).
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk): August 21, Special formal Official and Complete; August 21, Work
Session; August 21, Regular formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Commission -
April 4; Airport Commission - July 19; Civil Service Commission - August 21;
Community Police Review Board - July 23; Human Rights Commission - July 17;
Library Board of Trustees - July 26; Parks & Recreation Commission - July 11;
Public Art Advisory Committee - April 5; Public Art Advisory Committee - May 3;
Public Art Advisory Committee - June 7; Public Art Advisory Committee - July 12.
Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk). Liquor
License Renewals: Class C Liquor License for Bread Garden of Iowa City, L.C., dba
Bread Garden Market and Bakery, 225 S. Linn St.; Outdoor Service Area for Bread
Garden of Iowa City, L.C., dba Bread Garden Market and Bakery, 225 S. Linn St.;
Class B Beer Permit for Osaka House LLC, dba Osaka House, 122 E. Washington
St.; Class C Liquor License for Gabe's Oasis, L.L.C., dba Gabe's,330 E. Washington
St.; Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's Oasis, L.L.C., dba Gabe's, 330 E. Washington
St. New Liquor License: Class C Liquor License for Cactus 3, LLC, dba Cactus 3,
LLC,114 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for PDG Enterprises; LLC, dba
Goosetown Cafe, 203 N. Linn St.
Resolutions and Motions: Res. 18-252, adopting Iowa City's FY19 Annual
Action Plan Amendment #1 which is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2016-2020
Consolidated Plan (CITY STEPS); Res. 18-253, authorizing the procurement of
cleaning and painting of additional traffic poles under the Traffic Pole Painting
Contract; Res. 18-254, authorizing the acquisition of property interests
necessary for construction of the West Riverbank Stabilization Project; Res.
18-255, authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding agreement from the Iowa
Department of Transportation (DOT) for the Highway 1 Trail Project - Sunset
Street to Mormon Trek Boulevard, including a commitment to be responsible
for maintenance of the trail for a minimum of 20 years following project
completion. Res. 18-256, authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to
attest the Title VI Non-Discrimination Agreement with the Iowa Department of
Transportation (IDOT) and the United States Department of Transportation's
(USDOT) Standard Title VI/Non-Discrimination Assurances Res. 18-257,
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authorizing an application for Federal Recreational Trails Program funding.
(Hwy 6 Trail - Fairmeadows Boulevard to Heinz Road); Res. 18-258, accepting
imposition of civil penalty (Tobacco) and waiver of right to hearing from Kum &
Go #51; Res. 18-259, accepting imposition of civil penalty (Tobacco) and waiver
of right to hearing from Nile Hookah; Res. 18-260, accepting imposition of civil
penalty (Tobacco) and waiver of right to hearing from Casey's General Store
#2761.
Setting Public Hearings: Res. 18-261, setting a public hearing on September
18, 2018 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Public Works Facility Phase I Project, directing City Clerk
to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place said
plans on file for public inspection.
Correspondence: Eric Foresman, Dawn Frary, Jerald Kinnamon, Sondy Kaska,
Laurie Crawford, Allison Jaynes, Lori Kendrick, Laurel Lyckholm, regarding Deer
Management Correspondence; Trish Koza, Sonia Ettinger, Joanne Madsen, Karin
Southard, regarding Kinnick House Correspondence; Iowa City Downtown District
regarding Farm to Street Dinner Thank you; Mary Gravitt regarding Time Traffic
Lights: Bailey Turner regarding Light Pole Issue; Jesse Singerman, Susan Shullaw,
Diana Harris regarding Emerald Ash Borer Policy; Establishment of (5) "Moped and
Motorcycle Permit Parking" spaces on N Linn Street; Establishment of (5) "Moped
and Motorcycle Permit Parking" spaces on the west side of N Linn Street, adjacent
to 219 N Linn Street; Installation of (1) on-street metered parking space on the 10
block of S Van Buren Street; Installation of (1) on-street metered parking space and
establishment of associated "No Parking 2:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. Tow Away Zone"
parking prohibition and parking meter terms on the west side of the 10 block of S
Van Buren Street; Installation of (1) "No Parking Corner To Here" sign; Installation of
(1) "No Parking Corner To Here" sign on the northeast corner of Clinton Street at the
intersection with Wright Street; Installation of (1) "No Parking Corner To Here" sign;
Installation of (1) "No Parking Corner To Here" sign on the southwest corner of
Clinton Street at the intersection with Harrison Street; Removal of (1) "Disabled
Parking" sign on the 100 Block of S. Capitol Street; Removal of (1) "Disabled
Parking" sign on the 100 block of S.Capitol Street; Parking Changes 400 S Linn
Street; Installation of (17) on-street metered parking spaces and establishment of
parking meter terms and a "No Parking 2:00 a.m. — 6:00 a.m. Tow Away Zone"
parking prohibition on the west side of the 400 block of S Linn Street; Parking
Changes 500 S Linn Street Removal of on-street "No Parking Monday-Saturday
8:00 a.m. —6:00 p.m." parking prohibition on the west side of the 500 block of S Linn
Street and install (7) on-street metered parking spaces and establishment of parking
meter terms and establishment of (10) "Moped and Motorcycle Parking" spaces and
a "No Parking 2:00 a.m. —6:00 a.m. Tow Away Zone" parking prohibition on the west
side of the 500 block of S Linn Street; Parking Changes 500 S Linn Street; Removal
of (9) metered parking spaces on the east side of the 500 block of S Linn Street and
establishment of a "No Parking Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m." parking
prohibition.
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Community Comment, the following individuals appeared: Nancy Carlson, Dave
Moore, and Wally Plotnick regarding the Emerald Ash Borer; Regenia Bailey regarding
tree planting/inventory.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning related to
required retail storefronts in the Riverfront Crossings Central Crossings Subdistrict.
(ZCA18-00001). Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a power
point.The following individual appeared: Maryann Dennis, Executive Director of the
Housing Fellowship. The public hearing was closed.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Thomas, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning
related to required retail storefronts in the Riverfront Crossings Central Crossings
Subdistrict (ZCA18-00001), be given first vote. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, 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. 18-4765, 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), 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 Salih, to accept correspondence from Sonia
Ettinger, Gene Chrischilles. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, 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 ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 18.03 acres of property
located east of South Gilbert Street and west of Sandusky Drive, (Cherry Creek
Subdivision) 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 voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the
motion failed, 0/6. Individual Council members expressed their views. Moved by Mims,
seconded by Thomas, that the ordinance be given second consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion defeated, 3/3, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
Throgmorton, Cole, Mims. Nays: Salih, Taylor, Thomas. Development Services
Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point. The following individuals appeared: Joel
Klein, Kelcey Patrick-Ferree, Don Cochran, Alex Carrillo, project coordinator for
Bedrock. Individual Council members expressed their views. Moved by Thomas,
seconded by Salih, to accept correspondence from Gina Landau, Valerie Mahoney,
Kelcey Patrick-Ferree.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 109 North Dodge Street. No one appeared, the public hearing was
closed.
Moved by Taylor, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 18-262, authorizing
conveyance of a single family home located at 109 North Dodge Street. City
Manager Fruin provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the current budget for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2019. Budget & Compliance officer Fleagle presented a power
point. The public hearing was closed.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Cole, to adopt Res. 18-263, amending the
current budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Hickory Hill Park
Improvements 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. Parks & Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson presented a power point. The
public hearing was closed.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 18-264, approving plans,
specifications, form of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
Hickory Hill Park Improvements 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. 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 second vote.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, that Ord. 18-4766, amending Title 5,
entitled "Business and License Regulations," to add a new Chapter 3, entitled
"Massage Business Information Requirement," be passed and adopted. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton, Mims, Salih. Nays: Cole. Sergeant Bailey of the Iowa
City Police Department provided follow up information. The following individuals
appeared: Lata D'Mello, Assistant Director and advocate to Monsoon; Katryn Duarte,
Assistant Director for Sexual Assault Services for RVAP; Individual Council members
expressed their views. Police Chief Matherly presented additional information.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, that Ord. 18-4767, amending Title 8,
entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 3, entitled "General Animal Regulations,"
and Chapter 4, entitled "Animal Control" to provide for animal services, be passed
and adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 18-265, establishing fees for
animal services and rescinding Resolution No. 97-233. Individual Council members
expressed their views. Captain Brotherton of the Iowa City Police Department / Interim
Animal Services Supervisor presented information.
The Mayor noted previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
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. 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 -
One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020 (Formerly
advertised); Community Police Review Board for an unexpired term, Upon appointment
- June 30, 2021; 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); Telecom-
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munications 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.]
Community Comment, the following individuals appeared: Gustave Stewart, UISG
Liaison, regarding UISG updates; Florence Boos, Allison Jaynes, and Lori Kendrick
regarding deer management solutions.
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
Report on Items from City Staff: Assistant City Manager Monroe stated the final
edits were made on the Climate Action plan so Council members would be seeing it
soon.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Salih, to adjourn meeting 9:30 p.m., and resume
work session.
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Ja es A. Throgmorton, Mayor
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Kellie K. Fruehling, ity Clerk
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Official Council Actions — 8/21/18
Iowa City City Council special meeting 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Salih (4:25 p.m.), 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); and to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature
disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body
would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session
closed under this paragraph (real estate) shall be available for public examination when
the transaction discussed is completed. The Mayor declared the motion carried and
adjourned into executive session 4:00 p.m.
(Break to Work Session and Formal meeting 5:34 p.m. - Returned 10:30 p.m.)
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 10:40 p.m.
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Official Council Actions— 8/21/18
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.
The Mayor proclaimed: Library Card Sign-up Month, Library Board Chair Robin
Paetzold accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to remove from Consent
Calendar and consider as a separate Item 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; General Store #2761, 204 N.
Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Chipolte Mexican Grill, 201 S. Clinton St.,
Suite 112; Outdoor Service Area for Chipolte Mexican Grill, 201 S. Clinton St., Suite
112; Class C Beer Permit for J&S Express, 2221 Rochester Ave.; Class C Liquor
License for Airliner Bar, 22 S. Clinton St.; Class C Beer Permit for North Dodge;
Express, 2790 N. Dodge St.; Class C Liquor License for El Senor Cactus, 1534 S.
Gilbert St.; Outdoor Service Area for El Senor; Cactus, 1534 S. Gilbert St.; Class C
Beer Permit for Hy-Vee Gas #1, 260 Stevens Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Short's
Burger and Shine, 18 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Short's Burgers-
Eastside, 521 Westbury Dr.; Outdoor Service Area for Short's Burgers-Eastside, 521
Westbury Dr.; Liquor License. New: Class C Liquor License for Red Ginger, 1301 S.
Gilbert St.; Class B Beer Permit for Wild Culture Kombucha, LLC, 210 N. Linn St.;
Class C Liquor License for Aramark, 960 Evashevski Dr.Outdoor Service Area for
Aramark, 960 Evashevski Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Aramark, 965 Stadium Dr.;
Outdoor Service Area for Aramark, 965 Stadium Dr.; Class C Liquor License for
Aramark, 960 Stadium Dr.; Outdoor Service Area for Aramark, 960 Stadium Dr.;
Temporary Outdoor Service Area for Hy-Vee Market Café, 1720 Waterfront Dr.
Liquor License - Ownership Change: Class C Liquor License for Wig and Pen Pizza
Pub, 1220 Highway 6 West; Dancing Permits: Res. 18-229, to issue Dancing
Permit 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
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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 and waiver of right to hearing
from Suburban Amoco; Res. 18-240, accepting imposition of civil penalty and
waiver of right to hearing from Hartig Drug #10; Res. 18-241, accepting
imposition of civil penalty and waiver of right to hearing from Kirkwood
Tobacco & Liquor; Res. 18-242, accepting imposition of civil penalty and
waiver of right to hearing from El Paso The Mexican Store; Res. 18-243,
accepting imposition of civil penalty 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
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 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
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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 and seconded to accept correspondence for Establishment of "No Parking
Any Time" Establishment of "No Parking Any Time" parking prohibition on one side of
Arbury Drive.
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 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.
Moved and seconded that the 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), be given first vote. Moved and seconded 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 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 appeared: Alex Carrillo,
Project Coordinator for Bedrock; Joel Klein; Kelcey Patrick-Ferree; and Don Cochran.
Moved and seconded that 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/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 and seconded 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 and seconded 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
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Residential (ID-RS) zone to Medium Density Single-Family (RS-8) zone and Low
Density Multi-Family (RM-12) zone (REZ18-00015).
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted
on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that
Ord. 18-4764, 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 and seconded that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time.
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 second vote. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Lisa Pooley, James Pobst, Lori Kendrick.
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 second vote. The following individuals appeared: Matt
Greybeck; and Eli Shepard. Sargent Bailey presented information.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-250, assessing $300.00 civil penalty
against Smokin' Joe's #19.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-251, assessing $300.00 civil penalty
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 and seconded to appoint Wesley Beary, to the Library Board of Trustees for
an unexpired term, Upon appointment- June 30, 2021.
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) —
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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. More information may be found on the City website or in the City
Clerk's office.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 10:10 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 Depa ent.
s/James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
s/Kellie K. Fru! City Clerkp
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Submitted for publication — 8/ ::118.
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 21, 2018
Iowa City City Council special meeting 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Salih (4:25 p.m.), Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: Vacancy- Botchway seat. Staff members present: Fruin, Dilkes,
Fruehling.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Cole, 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); and to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where
premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the
governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape
recording of a session closed under this paragraph (real estate) shall be available for
public examination when the transaction discussed is completed. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 4:00 p.m.
(Break to Work Session and Formal meeting 5:34 p.m. - Returned 10:30 p.m.)
Council returned to open session 10:39 p.m.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Mims, to adjourn special meeting 10:40 p.m.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5041
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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James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
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Date: August 28, 2018
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 21, 2018, 5:36 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
UISG: Stewart, Wu
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Kelsay, Hightshoe, Laverman, Ralston,
Seydell-Johnson, Knoche, Rummel, Bockenstedt, Budding, Craig, Weinard
(A transcription and PowerPoint are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Review 2016 and 2017 Police Department traffic stop data with Dr. Chris Barnum of St. Ambrose
University Captain Kelsay of the Iowa City Police Department gave a brief introduction for Dr Barnum
and read a statement from Police Chief Matherly. Dr. Chris Barnum gave a power point presentation
on the 2016 and 2017 Police Department traffic stop data. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Action: Chief Matherly will prepare a memo on the overall number and geographic distribution of traffic
stops noted in Dr. Barnum's study and explain officer patrol assignments as they pertain to geographic
location, call frequency and other factors. The presentation given by Dr. Barnum will be included in the
next Information Packet.
Pre -budget kick-off discussion
Assistant City Manager Monroe summarized the results of the Chip In event and identified the top 3
strategic plan goals chosen by the event participants. Monroe also listed the top 10 areas of focus from
the general feedback received by residents that attended the event and participated in the online
survey. Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin stated if Council
members have specific suggestions for initiatives to consider for the FY20 budget, please submit them
to the City Manager.
Action: City Manager's office has noted Council comments on the pilot budget engagement efforts and
will incorporate feedback into future outreach.
(Break to Formal meeting 6:43 p.m. - Returned 10:18 p.m.)
Consider elevating hourly staff wages to $15/hour or more within two years
Discussion deferred to the September 4th work session.
Clarification of Agenda Items
No discussion, after formal meeting.
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Information Packet Discussion (August 9, August 161
➢ August 9
1. (1 P5, Memorandum from Assistant Transportation Planner: Establishing a Quiet Zone on the
Iowa Interstate Railroad through Iowa City) Mayor Throgmorton encouraged staff to look into
establishing a Quiet Zone in Iowa City.
➢ August 16
1. (1 P5, Pending Work Session Topics) Mayor Throgmorton mentioned a special work session
for height bonuses and suggested a new work session topic, "review downtown historic
property inventory" to be added to the pending list. Council member Thomas asked if a
review of narrow streets could be added to an existing pending work session item.
Action: A new work session topic, "review downtown historic property inventory", will be
added to the Pending Work Session list; A review of narrow streets and parking regulations
will be added to the work session item covering the traffic crash analysis from staff and
commentary from Dr. Jodie Plumert; The City Clerk's Office will check availability of Council
members for a special work session in September focusing on the Riverfront Crossings
form -based code, including the height allowances and bonus provisions.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees.
Adjourn 10:30 p.m.