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Summary of Minutes
August 20, 2019 - 7:00 PM
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, held in Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E Washington St.
Mayor Throgmorton presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague,
Thomas, Throgmorton. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Dilkes, Fruehling, Knoche,
Havel, Bockenstedt, Hightshoe, Kubly, Sitzman, Lehman, Ralston, Carman, Platz. UISG: Wu,
Lenkaitis.
Call to Order
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 2 — 7)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
2. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
2.a. Work Session Minutes: August 6, 2019
2.b. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: August 6, 2019
2.c. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: August 6, 2019
3. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
3.a. Community Police Review Board -July 11
3.b. Historic Preservation Commission - June 13
3.c. Parks & Recreation Commission - July 10
3.d. Public Art Advisory Committee - July 11
3.e. Housing & Community Development Commission: July 11
4. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
4.a. Liquor
License - Renewals
1.
Class C Liquor License for McQuiggan's on 1,
L.L.C., dba Hudson's South Side Tap, 482 Highway 1 W.
2.
Outdoor Service Area for McQuiggan's on 1, L.L.C., dba Hudson's
South Side Tap, 482 Highway 1 W.
3.
Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba North Dodge
Express, 2790 N. Dodge St.
4.
Class C Beer Permit for Casey's Marketing, dba Casey's General
Store #2761, 204 N. Dubuque St.
5.
Special Class C Liquor License for The Englert Civic Theatre, Inc.,
dba Englert Theatre, The, 221 E. Washington St.
6.
Class C Beer Permit for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Gas #1, 260
Stevens Dr.
7.
Class C Liquor License for Jaxco, LLC., dba Blacktstone, 503
Westbury Dr., Suite 1
8.
Outdoor Service Area for Jaxco, LLC., dba Blackstone, 503
Westbury Dr., Suite 1
9.
Class C Liquor License for Short's Burger and Shine, LLC, dba
Short's Burger and Shine, 18 S. Clinton
10.
Class C Liquor License for Mexico Wayne's LLC, dba Short's
Burgers -Eastside, 521 Westbury Dr.
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11. Outdoor Service Area for Mexico Wayne's LLC, dba Short's
Burgers -Eastside, 521 Westbury Dr.
12. Class C Liquor License for Cream, LLC, dba Union Bar, The, 121
E. College St.
13. Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Red Ginger Sushi, dba Red
Ginger, 1301 S. Gilbert St.
14. Class C Liquor License for Aramark Sports and, dba Aramark, 960
Evashevski Dr.
15. Outdoor Service Area for Aramark Sports and, dba Aramark, 960
Evashevski Dr.
16. Class C Liquor License for Aramark Sports and, dba Aramark, 965
Stadium Dr.
17. Outdoor Service Area for Aramark Sports and, dba Aramark, 965
Stadium Dr.
18. Class C Liquor License for Aramark Sports and, dba Aramark, 960
Stadium Dr.
19. Outdoor Service Area for Aramark Sports and, dba Aramark, 960
Stadium Dr.
4.b. Liquor License — Ownership Change
1. Class C Liquor License for Jaxco, LLC., dba Blackstone, 503
Westbury Dr., Suite 1
5. Resolutions and Motions
5.a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a one-year extension of
the listing agreement with Lepic-Kroeger Realtors for the Iowa City
Industrial Campus. (Resolution 19-220)
5.b. Resolution accepting the work for the 2018 Summer Sidewalk Repair
Project. (Resolution 19-221)
5.c. Resolution Approving Final Plat Of Cherry Creek Subdivision, Iowa City,
Iowa. (Resolution 19-222)
6. Setting Public Hearings
6.a. Resolution setting public hearing on amending the FY2020 Operating
Budget. (Resolution 19-223)
7. Correspondence
7.a. Caroline Dieterle - Aug 8 with NRC [Staff response included]
7.b. Shannon & Bob Gassman - Disappointed in Parks & Rec — Creekside Park [Staff
response included]
7.c. David Dixon - Clinton Street Reconstruction Project
7.d. John Woodruff - Recycling at Apartment complexes [Staff response included]
7.e. Jennifer Baum - icpd "ghost car"
7.f. Pet stores/Puppy Mills: Mindi Callison, Preston Moore
7.g. Donald Baxter (x3) - Bike Lanes
7.h. Proposed buffered bike lanes on Dodge, Governor: Ryan Baker, Kayla Cress
Ti. Bob Oppliger - Reducing carbon emissions
7.j. Mary & Don Buffington - Growth is not always beautiful [Staff response included]
7.k. Climate Crisis Declaration: Mike Carberry, Dave Kimble
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7.1. Timothy Gaffney - Check out University of Iowa - Off Campus Housing Search -
Rental Search
7.m. Establishment of "No Parking Corner to Here" on Wayne Avenue
7.n. Establishment of a commercial vehicle loading zone with a one-hour limit 6 AM - 8 PM
and no parking 2 AM - 6 AM tow away zone.
To. Remove the commercial vehicle loading zone on the east side of the 10 block of
South Dubuque Street and establish four on -street metered parking spaces.
7.p. Remove four on -street metered parking spaces on the south side of the
100 block of East Washington Street and establish a commercial vehicle
loading zone.
7.q. Rafael Morataya (x2): Letter from the Forest View Tenants Association
regarding the New Forest View Neighborhood / Meeting Request
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar (Items 2-7) as amended, removing item
5.d for separate consideration. Moved by R. Cole, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
5.d. 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.
Council member Salih requested an additional reporting requirement be included
in the Memorandum of Understanding. Neighborhood & Development Services
Director Hightshoe provided information. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-224 with amended Memorandum Of
Understanding. Moved by B Teague, seconded by M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7
Ayes)
8. Community Comment (items not on the agenda)
The following individuals appeared: Joe Martin regarding the dumpsters in Cole's Mobile
Home Court; Ann Christenson regarding the Climate Crisis and a Plastic Straw Ban; David
Dixon regarding traffic issues; Dawn Pawlowski regarding buffered bike lanes on Dodge &
Governor.
9. Planning and Zoning Matters
9.a. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 36.81 acres of property located
south of Scott Boulevard and north of Tamarack Trail, from Interim
Development Single -Family Residential (ID -RS) to Low Density Single -Family
Residential (RS -5).
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman
presented a power point. City Manager Fruin, City Attoney Dilkes and
Transportation Planner Ralston provided additional information. The following
individuals appeared: Terry Protexter, Kristi Thiel, Dick Dorsweiler, John
Kardos, and Scott Rude.
Individual Council members expressed their views. Development Services
Coordinator Sitzman and Transportation Planner Ralston provided information.
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Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (4 Ayes) Nays: Cole, Salih, Thomas.
Motion to accept correspondence from Bruce Tarwater, Martha Norbeck and
Protest of Rezonings from: Robert Block, Karmella and Daniel Glasgow, Chad and
Becky Triplett, Matthew Krasowski and Erica Reschly, Barbara and James Broffitt.
Moved by B Teague, seconded by S. Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
10. Resolution adopting Iowa City's 2019 Fair Housing Choice Study which acts as
its Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
A public comment period was held. Community Development Planner Lehmann
presented a power point. The following individuals appeared: Charlie Eastham and
UISG Liaison Austin Wu. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-225. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 8, entitled
"Community Police Review Board," to create a City Council liaison. (Second
Consideration)
Community Police Review Board member, Orville Townsend, appeared. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by R. Cole. Motion
Passed. (5 Ayes) Nays: Mims, Throgmorton.
12. Ordinance amending Title 9, Entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3,
Entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, Entitled "Speed Restrictions"'
Subsection C, Entitled "School Speed Zones" to create a 20 mph school speed
zone for Lucas Elementary School and to remove a school speed zone for the
recently closed Herbert Hoover Elementary. (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4801. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Ordinance amending Title 9, Entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapters 1,
3, 4, 8 and 10 to enhance bicyclist safety, to prohibit dooring, to expand the
definition of electric assist bicycles, and to provide for the operation of electric
scooters and electric skateboards. (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Mark Wyatt appeared. Individual Council members expressed their views.
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Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4802. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
J. Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Bob Oppliger. Moved by M. Salih, seconded
by B Teague. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 4, entitled
"Animal Services," to establish trap/neuter/return requirements for community
cats. (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P. Taylor. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
Howard Whittenberg appeared. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4803. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Howard Whittenberg appeared.
Motion to accept correspondence from Chris Schoon. Moved by M. Salih, seconded
by R. Cole. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
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.
Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term. Effective upon appointment - December 31, 2022. (Lucas
Foelsch resigned)
Telecommunications Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2020. (James Pierce
resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 10,
2019.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. (Formerly advertised)
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year tern, July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. (Term expired for Esther Baker)
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Lee Shope
resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
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15.a Announcement of Vacancies - New
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.
Board of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Upon
appointment — December 31, 2022. (Ryan Hall resigned) Correspondence
included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 24,
2019.
Motion to accept correspondence from Ryan Hall. Moved by M. Salih,
seconded by S. Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16. Community Comment
The following individuals appeared: Austin Wu, UISG Liaison, introduced UISG
Alternate, Charlotte Lenkaitis and presented UISG updates.
17. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings, community
events, and items of interest.
18. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager - None
b. City Attorney - None
C. City Clerk - None
19. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 9:48 pm. Moved by B Teague, seconded by R. Cole. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes) /
Ja es A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, City , lerk
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 14, 2019
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 6, 2019, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Throgmorton
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Bockenstedt, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Russett,
DeLoach, Havel, Sovers, Nagle-Gamm, Ralston, Platz, Seydell-Johnson
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Continue discussion on the development review process
City Manager Fruin provided an overview of the staff memo included in the August 1 Information packet
#IP2. The memo summarized the following:
• The Land Development Process
• Overview of the July 24 work session with Opticos Design
• Misaligned Expectations with Rezonings
• Input from the Planning & Zoning Commission
• Questions for the City Council
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will draft a memo to Council with some suggestions for threshold projects and
corresponding changes to application materials and good neighbor meeting requirements. They will
also broadly suggest areas of the code that need to be reviewed for possible text amendments (e.g.
multi -family open space).
Clarification of Agenda Items
• [17]... Deer Management Plan... Mayor Throgmorton asked for clarification regarding property
owners providing permission to use their property for bow hunting. City Manager Fruin provided
information.
• [6.e]... Tree and Stump Removal Services Contract... Council member Teague asked for an
explanation as to the increase from the initial cost. Parks & Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson
and City Manager Fruin provided information.
• [8.g]... Betsy Potter: Updates on Black Hawk Mini Park... Council member Thomas inquired about
the shade structures illustrated in the update. City Manager Fruin provided information.
• [14]... Bikes, E -bikes, E -scooters, E -skateboards... UISG Liaison Wu questioned how the
ordinance would affect the University of Iowa campus moratorium on e -scooters and if it will
regulate the vendors. Transportation Director Nagle-Gamm and City Manager Fruin provided
information.
Council Work Session
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• [18]... Transit Study Consultant Agreement and 28E Agreement... UISG Liaison Wu asked if there
were beginning and ending dates for the study. Transportation Director Nagle -Lamm provided
information.
Information Packet Discussion [July 18, July 25, August 11
➢ July 18 — No discussion.
➢ July 25
1. (IP2, Letter from Assistant City Attorney to Al Kazyjak & Steven and Kitty Highly: Request for
special session) City Attorney Dilkes provided information regarding the request.
➢ August 1
1. (IP4, Memo from City Manager: Blackbird Investments/ Forest View Tenants Association
Request for Financial Incentives) Council member Salih asked if discussion could be
deferred to gather information and have more discussion with the tenants and give them
time to speak to Council. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Memo will be carried over to the August 15th Information Packet.
2. (IPS, Memo from Neighborhood & Development Services Director: Strategic Plan Action
Item: Review of Affordable Housing Action Plan and New Strategies) Neighborhood &
Development Services Director Hightshoe summarized the memo which was an update on
the affordable housing action steps and new strategies. Individual Council members
expressed their views. City Manager Fruin and Assistant to the City Manager Andrew
provided information.
Action: Staff will move forward with the Affordable Housing changes with two exceptions.
The decision on shifting funds designated for LIHTC projects to the Housing Trust Fund of
Johnson County will be reviewed with HCDC prior to Council making a final decision on that
change. HCDC will also review staff's suggested changes to CBDG/HOME project scoring
criteria and make a recommendation to Council this fall. Staff shall go ahead and prepare a
resolution to disburse $500k to the Trust Fund with an allowance for up to 5% of said funds
to be used for administrative purposes. The Trust Fund should be notified that they no
longer should apply for funding through Aid to Agencies.
3. (IP6, Memo from Senior Center Coordinator: Potential use of Senior Center Kitchen Facility)
Senior Center Coordinator DeLoach summarized the two options listed in the memo for
Council consideration. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: The Center shall proceed with the RFP for the building needs assessment. Given
Council's declaration of a climate crisis that assessment shall include a comprehensive
review of the building energy usage with corresponding recommendations on how to meet
our emission reduction targets, including a path to net zero emissions.
(Break to Formal meeting 6:40 pm — Returned to Work Session 10:45 p.m.)
Mayor Throgmorton suggested deferring discussion on items IP7, IP8, and IP9 to the next meeting.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
No discussion.
Adjourn 10:46 p.m.
Item Number: 2.b.
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August 6, 2019
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
Absent: Cole and Teague. Staff members present: Fruin, Dilkes, Fruehling.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, 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.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, to adjourn special meeting 4:56 p.m.
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Kellie K. Fruehling, ity Clerk
Item Number: 2.c.
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August 6, 2019 - 7:00 PM
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, held in Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E Washington St.
Mayor Throgmorton presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor,
Teague, Thomas, Throgmorton. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes,
Fruehling, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Whitmore, Nagle-Gamm, Ralston,
Seydell-Johnson, Dulek, Platz. UISG: Wu.
Call to Order
Statement by Mayor Throgmorton regarding the recent mass shootings.
2. Proclamations
2.a. American Wind Week
2.b. Water and Wastewater Workers Week -Accepted by Water Superintendent Kevin
Slutts and Wastewater Superintendent Tim Wilkey.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 3 — 8)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
3. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
3.a. Work Session Minutes: July 16, 2019
3.b. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: July 16, 2019
3.c. Joint Work Session Minutes: July 24, 2019
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Airport Commission: June 20
4.b. Board of Adjustment: May 8
4.c. Community Police Review Board: June 11
4.d. Housing and Community Development Commission: June 20
4.e. Human Rights Commission: July 3
4.f. Library Board of Trustees: June 27
4.g. Planning and Zoning Commission: June 6
4.h. Planning and Zoning Commission: June 20
41 Public Art Advisory Committee: June 6
4.j. Senior Center Commission: May 16
4.k. Telecommunications Commission: June 24
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for High Energy Food Concepts
Inc., dba Martini's, 127 E. College St.
2. Outdoor Service Area for High Energy Food Concepts Inc., dba
Martini's, 127 E. College St.
3. Special Class C Liquor License for Silver Asklof L.L.C., dba nodo
Downtown, 5 S. Dubuque St.
4. Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #1,
525 Hwy 1 West
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5. Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #5,
206 E. Benton St.
6. Class C Liquor License for AKA White, Inc., dba The Summit
Restaurant and Bar, 10 S. Clinton St.
7. Class C Liquor License for Caffrey IC, Inc., dba Iowa City
Fieldhouse, 118 S. Dubuque St.
8. Outdoor Service Area for TLC Omnibus, Inc., dba Dandy Lion, 111
S. Dubuque St.
9. Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #2,
1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.
10. Class C Liquor License for Chackalackal Inc., dba One Twenty Six,
126 E. Washington St.
11. Class C Liquor License for Immerfall Investments, LLC, dba
Donnelly's, 110 E. College St.
12. Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #3,
2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.
13. Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, Inc., dba George's
Buffet, 312 E. Market St.
14. Outdoor Service Area for George's Buffet, Inc., dba George's
Buffet, 312 E. Market St.
15. Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba J&S Express, 2221
Rochester Ave.
16. Class C Liquor License for Eckhardt Management, Inc., dba 2 Dogs
Pub, 1705 S. 1 st Ave.
17. Class C Liquor License for Red Bike Iowa City LLC, dba Billy's
High Hat Diner, 630 Iowa Ave.
18. Special Class C Liquor License for Osaka House LLC, dba Osaka
House, 122 E. Washington St.
19. Class C Liquor License for Gabe's Oasis, L.L.C., dba Gabe's, 330
E. Washington St.
20. Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's Oasis, L.L.C., dba Gabes, 330 E.
Washington St.
5.b. Liquor License — Ownership Change
1. Class C Liquor License for Red Bike Iowa City LLC, dba Billy's
High Hat Diner, 630 Iowa Ave.
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Resolution Naming Depositories (Resolution 19-189)
6.16. Resolution authorizing the procurement of water meters for the City's
Water Division for Fiscal Year 2020. (Resolution 19-190)
6.c. Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of In -Car and Body Worn Camera
Software and Hardware Solution for the Iowa City Police Department.
(Resolution 19-191)
6.d. Resolution authorizing the procurement of two (2) wheel loaders for
Landfill Operations. (Resolution 19-192)
6.e. Resolution authorizing the procurement of tree and stump removal
under the Tree and Stump Removal Services Contract. (Resolution 19-193)
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6.f. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a chapter 28E
agreement between the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Community
School District for the use of North Market Square Park. (Resolution 19-194)
6.g. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a Resource
Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant application for the Ned
Ashton House and to sign a grant agreement if awarded. (Resolution 19-195)
6.h. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a Resource
Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant application for Terry
Trueblood Recreation Area and to sign a grant agreement if awarded.
(Resolution 19-196)
6.1. Resolution approving a concession agreement with Fin & Feather H2O
LLC for the provision of recreational rental equipment and food services
at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area and extending the term of the
current concession agreement. (Resolution 19-197)
6.j. Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Neighborhood and
Development Services Department by deleting one full-time
Administrative Secretary position and adding one full-time Development
Services Assistant position and amending the AFSCME pay plan by
adding the position Development Services Assistant to grade 4.
(Resolution 19-198)
6.k. Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Recreation Division
of the Parks and Recreation Department by deleting one full-time
Recreation Program Supervisor position and adding one full-time
Assistant Recreation Superintendent position and amending the
Administrative pay plan by adding the position Assistant Recreation
Superintendent. (Resolution 19-199)
6.1. Resolution accepting the work for the sanitary sewer, water main,
improvements for 101 Lusk Avenue, and declaring public improvements
open for public access and use. (Resolution 19-200)
6.m. Resolution accepting the work for the water main public improvements
for Lacina Meadows Water Main Extension, and declaring public
improvements open for public access and use. (Resolution 19-201)
6.n. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an
agreement between the City of Iowa City and Southwestco Wireless,
Inc., d/b/a Verizon Wireless, for use of public right-of-way for the
installation, operation and maintenance of electrical transmission lines to
facilitate operation of small wireless facilities. (Resolution 19-202)
6.0. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the City Hall Boiler and
BAS Improvements Project. (Resolution 19-203)
6.p. Resolution accepting the work for the 2016 Washington Street
Streetscape Project — Clinton Street to Linn Street. (Resolution 19-204)
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6.q. Resolution accepting the work for the Melrose Avenue Fiber Optic
Extension Project. (Resolution 19-205)
6.r. Resolution accepting the work for the Park Accessibility Improvements
Project 2018. (Resolution 19-206)
6.s. Resolution accepting the work for the Landfill Cell FY18 — 2019 Repairs
Project. (Resolution 19-207)
6.t. Resolution accepting the work for the Curb Ramp 2018 Project.
(Resolution 19-208)
6.u. Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to sign and
the City Clerk to attest the Iowa Department of Transportation funding
agreement for the replacement of the Gilbert Street Bridge over Ralston
Creek. (Resolution 19-209)
6.v. Resolution 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, Inc. to provide engineering
consultant services for the Rochester Avenue Reconstruction Project.
(Resolution 19-210)
6.w. Resolution 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 McClure Engineering Company to provide engineering
consultant services for the Benton Street Rehabilitation Project.
(Resolution 19-211)
6.x. Resolution authorizing acceptance of STBG Funds from the Iowa
Department of Transportation and authorizing the Mayor to sign the
Project Agreement for the American Legion Road Improvements Project.
(Resolution 19-212)
6.y. Resolution 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 HR Green, Inc., of Cedar Rapids, Iowa to provide
engineering consultant services for the Riverfront Crossings District
Drainage Study. (Resolution 19-213)
6.z. June Disbursements 2019
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Motion setting a public hearing for August 20, 2019 on an ordinance
rezoning approximately 36.81 acres of property located south of Scott
Boulevard and north of Tamarack Trail from Interim Development
Single -Family Residential (ID -RS) zone to Low Density Single -Family
Residential (RS -5) zone.
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8. Correspondence
8.a. Ann Drop: Road Construction and Police Department [Staff response included]
8.b. Carol deProsse: Two Reports [Staff response included]
8.c. Steve & Kitty Highly: Request for Special Session [Staff response included in
7/25 Info Packet #IP2]
8.d. Carol deProsse: Survey for Closed Request #20394
8.e. Rick Marolt: Restrict fireworks to the Fourth of July
8.f. Nancy Purington: Form Based Codes
8.g. Betsy Potter: Updates on Black Hawk Mini Park
8.h. Erica Kite: Public Instrument Permit
8.i. Adin Herr: Public Transit [Staff response included]
8.j. Establish No Parking Corner to Here Prohibition on Algonquin Road
8.k. Stop Sign on Willow Street at Brookside Drive
8.1. Establishment of 'No Parking Any Time' on Harrison Street
8.m. Competitive Quotation Memo
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar (Items 3-8) as amended. Moved by
R. Cole, seconded by B Teague. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda)
The following individuals appeared: Joe Martin regarding the dumpsters in Cole's
Mobile Home Court; Sheila Zeithamel regarding agenda items; Margarita Baltazar,
Jimmy Becker, Zulay Flores, Gustavo Flores, and Margarita Rodriguez regarding the
Forest View request for financial assistance; and Brandon Ross regarding affordable
housing.
10. Planning and Zoning Matters
10.a. Ordinance rezoning approximately 0.10 acres of property from Central
Business Service (CB -2) to CB -2 with a Historic District Overlay (CB-2/OHD)
for the property located at 225 North Gilbert Street (REZ19-06). (Second
Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4798. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
J. Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.b. Ordinance rezoning approximately 0.09 acres of property from Central
Business Service (CB -2) to CB -2 with a Historic District Overlay (CB-2/OHD)
for property located at 229 North Gilbert Street (REZ19-05). (Second
Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4799. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
J. Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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10.c. Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to modify the provisional and
special exception approval criteria regarding the distance separation
between fuel dispensing equipment and residential zones for quick vehicle
services uses. (ZCA19-01) (Pass and Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4800. Moved by B Teague, seconded by
M. Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Nays: Cole.
10.d. Resolution Approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of The Crossings
Phase Three Subdivision, Iowa City, Iowa.
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point. Individual
Council members expressed their views. City Attorney Dilkes provided additional
information. The following individuals appeared: Liz Maas, Sheila Zeithamel,
Randy Miller, and Brandon Ross.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-214. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M.
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
11. Resolution authorizing conveyance of 225 and 229 N. Gilbert Street to Public
Space One.
A public hearing was held. John Englebrecht appeared
Individual Council members expressed their views. Neighborhood and Development
Services Director Hightshoe provided additional information.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-215. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence. Moved by R. Cole, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 8, entitled
"Community Police Review Board," to create a City Council liaison. (First
Consideration)
The following individuals appeared: Charlie Eastham and Megan Alter. Individual
Council members expressed their views. After Council discussion, the original motion
was withdrawn by Cole.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by R. Cole, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Withdrawn. (0 Ayes)
Motion to give first consideration as amended. Moved by R. Cole, seconded
by B Teague. Motion Passed. (4 Ayes) Nays: Mims, Taylor, Throgmorton.
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13. Ordinance amending Title 9, Entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3,
Entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, Entitled "Speed Restrictions," to
establish a 25 -mph speed limit on Dubuque Street from a point just north of the
intersection with Kimball Road north to a point 200 feet north of the intersection
with Ridge Road and 35 -mph from a point 200 feet north of the intersection
with Ridge Road north to the City limits. (First Consideration)
Transportation Planner Ralston presented information. The following individuals presented
a power point: Andrew McCubbin and David Dixon. Liz Maas appeared. Individual Council
members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin, City Attorney Dilkes and
Transportation Planner Ralston provided additional information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih. Motion
Other. (0 Ayes)
Motion to defer indefinitely. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Nays: Cole.
14. Ordinance amending Title 9, Entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapters 1,
3, 4, 8 and 10 to enhance bicyclist safety, to prohibit dooring, to expand the
definition of electric assist bicycles, and to provide for the operation of electric
scooters and electric skateboards. (First Consideration)
Transportation Director Nagle-Gamm presented information. The following individuals
appeared: David Dixon, Liz Maas, and Sheila Zeithamel. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by B Teague, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. Ordinance amending Title 9, Entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3,
Entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, Entitled "Speed Restrictions"'
Subsection C, Entitled "School Speed Zones to create a 20 mph school speed
zone for Lucas Elementary School and to remove a school speed zone for the
recently closed Herbert Hoover Elementary. (First Consideration)
Transportation Planner Ralston presented information. The following individuals
appeared: David Dixon and Liz Maas. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by B Teague, seconded by S. Mims. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
16. Ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 4, entitled
"Animal Services," to establish trap/neuter/return requirements for community
cats. (First Consideration)
Animal Services Supervisor Whitmore presented information. The following individuals
appeared: Howard Whittenberg, Dianne Rash, and Liz Maas. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by B Teague, seconded by S. Mims. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
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17. Resolution approving the Long -Term Deer Management Plan for the Years
2019 to 2024, rescinding Resolution No. 19-167, and authorizing the City
Manager to sign an agreement with White Buffalo, Inc.
City Manager Fruin provided information. The following individuals appeared:
Regenia Bailey, Jan Ashman, Ryan Maas, and Liz Maas. City Attorney Dilkes
provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-216. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Betty White, Mark McMullen and Pat Kamath.
Moved by R. Cole, seconded by B Teague. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
18. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest to
an agreement between the City of Iowa City and Nelson Nygaard
Consulting Associates Inc. for the contracting of transit planning services for a
comprehensive transit operations analysis and a 28E cost-sharing agreement
between the City of Iowa City, the City of Coralville, and the University of Iowa.
Transportation Director Nagle-Gamm presented information. City Manager
Fruin provided additional information. The following individual appeared: Liz Maas. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-217. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by P. Taylor. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
19. Resolution declaring a climate crisis and requesting immediate and accelerated
action to address the climate crisis and limit global warming to 1.5 degrees
Celsius
Assistant City Manager Monroe presented information. The following individuals
appeared: Sheila Zeithamel, Liz Maas, and UISG Liaison Austin Wu. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-218. Moved by R. Cole, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
20. Resolution approving a purchase agreement for Lot 10, Lindemann
Subdivision, Part Eight for landbanking for future affordable housing
Neighborhood & Development Services Director Hightshoe presented information.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-219. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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21. Announcement of Vacancies - New
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.
Telecommunications Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Upon appointment - June 30, 2020. (James Pierce
resigned) Correspondence included in Council packet.
Parks & Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term.
Upon appointment — December 31, 2022. (Luke
Foelsch resigned) Correspondence included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 10,
2019.
Motion to accept correspondence from James Pierce and Luke Foelsch.
Moved by R. Cole, seconded by S. Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
22. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
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.
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Lee Shope
resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 13, 2019.
Airport Zonina Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. (Formerly advertised)
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. (Term expired for Esther
Baker)
Vacancies will remain open until filled
23. Community Comment
The following individual appeared: Austin Wu, UISG Liaison, regarding items 13 and 18.
24. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
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25. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager
b. City Attorney
C. City Clerk - City Clerk Fruehling introduced the new Deputy Clerk Ashley Platz.
26. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 10:45 pm. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes) /
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