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Summary of Minutes
October 15, 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, Sitzman, Tharp, Knoche. UISG: Lenkaitis.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Throgmorton and Council member Cole's statements regarding former City
Council member Clemons Erdahl.
2. Student Leadership Awards - Grant Wood Elementary
2a. Katie Nguyen
2b. Ivan Shinkunas
3. Proclamations
3.a. Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery Day - Accepted by Ben Stammeyer,
Iowa City Fire Department.
3.b. United Nations Day - Accepted by Claire Xia and Jim Olson.
4. Special Presentations
4.a. UCI Jingle Cross World Cup Cyclocross Race - Presentation by Josh
Schamberger, Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 5 —10)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
5. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
5.a. Work Session Minutes: October 1, 2019
5.b. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: October 1, 2019
6. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
6.a. Airport Zoning Commission: May 21
6.b. Airport Zoning Commission: August 14
6.c. Airport Zoning Commission: September 6
6.d. Community Police Review Board: September 24
6.e. Library Board of Trustee: August 22
6.f. Planning and Zoning Commission: September 5
7. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
7.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for HMDS Inc., dba Grizzly's South Side
Pub, 1210 Highland Court
2. Class E Liquor License for L&M Mighty Shop Inc., dba L&M Mighty
Shop, 504 E. Burlington St.
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3. Class B Liquor License for Kinseth Iowa City LLC., dba Hilton
Garden Inn, 328 S. Clinton St.
4. Outdoor Service Area for Kinseth Iowa City LLC., dba Hilton
Garden Inn, 328 S. Clinton St.
5. Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go #51, 323
E. Burlington St.
6. Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go #52, 25
W. Burlington St.
7.b. Liquor License - New
1. Special Class C Liquor License for MK Spice Noodle, dba Thai
Spice Noodle House, 725 Mormon Trek Blvd.
2. Class C Liquor License for Corridor Alley Entertainment, dba Eden
Ultra Lounge, 217 Iowa Ave.
7.c. Liquor License - Refund
1. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for
BeerBurger, 180 E. Burlington St.
8. Resolutions and Motions
8.a. Resolution approving final plat of Kimball Corner Addition Subdivision,
Iowa City, Iowa. (Resolution 19-253)
8.b. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute and City Clerk to attest
permanent sanitary sewer and temporary construction easement
agreements with Monument Farms, LLC and Harvest Preserve
Foundation Inc. in connection with property located at the northeast and
northwest corners of the intersection of Scott Boulevard and Rochester
Avenue. (Resolution 19-254)
8.c. Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Transportation
Services Department by deleting one .75 FTE Operations Specialist —
Transportation Services position and adding one full-time Operations
Supervisor — Transportation Services position and amending the
Administrative, Confidential, and Executive pay plan by deleting the
position Operations Specialist- Transportation Services, grade 24.
(Resolution 19-255)
8.d. Resolution accepting the work for the Robert A Lee Recreation Center
BAS Project 2018. (Resolution 19-256)
9. Setting Public Hearings
9.a. Resolution setting a public hearing on November 4, 2019 on project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Burlington and
Madison Intersection Improvements Project (NHSX-001-5(120)--3H-52),
directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the
City Engineer to place said project manual on file for public inspection.
(Resolution 19-257)
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10. Correspondence
10.a. Pat Bowen: Parking [Staff Response Included]
10.b. Corbin Bailey: Ames, Iowa rainbow cross walks
10.c. Establish (1) on -street disabled metered parking space.
10.d. James McCoy: Request Resolution Endorsing the Energy Innovation
and Carbon Dividends Act
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar (Items 5-10) as amended. Moved by M.
Salih, seconded by R. Cole. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Community Comment (items not on the agenda)
The following individuals appeared: Lucy Barker and Erin Silva regarding Houses into
Homes program; Jonathan Dehn regarding high rise buildings and student housing;
Brandon Ross regarding Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day; Liz Maas regarding
the Greta Thunberg event.
Motion to accept correspondence from Jonathan Dehn. Moved by R. Cole, seconded
by M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Planning and Zoning Matters
12.a. Ordinance amending the Riverfront Crossings regulating plan to include the
property located at 625 S. Gilbert Street in the Central Crossing Subdistrict.
(ZCA19-03) (Second Consideration)
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman provided information.
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R.
Cole. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Nays: Throgmorton.
Motion to accept correspondence from Cathy Stone. Moved by M. Salih, seconded
by B Teague. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12.b. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.6 acres of land located at
305 and 315 East Prentiss Street and 625 South Gilbert Street, from Intensive
Commercial (CI -1) and Community Commercial (CC -2) to Riverfront Crossings —
Central Crossings (RFC -CX). (REZ19-07).
The public hearing was continued from 10/1/19. Development Services
Coordinator Sitzman provided information. The following individuals appeared:
Liz Maas; Davis Maxwell, Capstone Collegiate Communities LLC; Tom Gelman,
Legal Counsel for Capstone; and Nancy Carlson. City Attorney Dilkes provided
additional information.
Motion to five first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to accept correspondence from Martha Norbeck. Moved by S. Mims,
seconded by M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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12.c. Letter to the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission in support of a
rezoning from County (A) to County Residential (R) for approximately
25.32 acres of property located in unincorporated Johnson County north of
American Legion Road and south of 400th Street SE. (CZ19-01)
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point. The
following individuals appeared: Gina Landau, MMS Consultants and Liz Maas.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole. Motion Passed.
(6 Ayes) Nays: Cole.
Regular Formal Agenda
13. Ordinance amending Title 14, entitled "Zoning Code," Chapter 6, entitled
"Airport Zoning," to update the airport zoning requirements based on the new
Airport Layout Plan, closing of the north/south runway, and changes in FAA
regulations.
A public hearing was held. Airport Operations Specialist Tharp presented a power point.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 5, entitled
"Miscellaneous Offenses," to amend the ordinance so that it complies with a
recent federal court decision. (First Consideration)
City Attorney Dilkes presented information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. Resolution adopting an assessment schedule of unpaid mowing, clean-up of
property, snow removal, sidewalk repair, and stop box repair charges and
directing the Clerk to certify the same to the Johnson County Treasurer for
collection in the same manner as property taxes.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-258. Moved by B Teague, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16. 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.
Historic Preservation Commission (At -Larvae) - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term. Upon appointment - June 30, 2020. (G.T. Karr resigned)
Correspondence included in Council packet.
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Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 26, 2019.
Motion to accept correspondence from G.T. Karr. Moved by S. Mims,
seconded by B Teague. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
17. 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.
Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2020 -
December 31, 2024. (Term expires for Constance Goeb)
Climate Action Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-year term, upon
appointment, ending December 31, 2022. (New commission)
Human Rights Commission - Three vacancies to fill a three-year term, January 1,
2020 - December 31, 2022. (Term expires for Jeff Falk, Barbara
Kutzko and Tahuanty Pena)
Parks and Recreation Commission - Two vacancies to fill a four-year term,
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023. (Term expires for Cara Hamann, Joe
Younker)
Public Art Advisory Commission - Two vacancies to fill a three-year term,
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022. (Term expires for Wendy Brown,
Andrea Truitt)
Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill a three-year term, January 1,
2020 - December 31, 2022. (Term expires for Kenneth Bowen, Hiram Webber)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Upon
appointment - December 31, 2020. (Jonathon Munoz resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 29, 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
term, 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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18. Community Comment
The following individuals appeared: Charlotte Lenkaitis, UISG Liaison Alternate,
presented UISG updates.
19. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
20. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager
b. City Attorney
C. City Clerk
21. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 9:11 p.m. Moved by M
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Salih, seconded by B Teague.
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Item Number: 5.a.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: October 8, 2019
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, October 1, 2019, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Throgmorton
UISG: Wu, Lenkaitis
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Bowers, Brotherton, Whitmore, Knoche,
Havel, Seydell-Johnson, Hightshoe, Laverman
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Review Human Riahts Commission Recommendations for the Social Justice and Racial Eauitv
Grant Program
Equity Director Bowers presented a power point and reviewed the Human Rights Commission
suggested changes to the FY20 Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant process as listed in the memo
of the 9/26 Information Packet (IP3). Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: The Council accepted 14 of the 15 recommendations from the Human Rights Commission on
the Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Program. The second recommendation was modified to
provide the Commission discretion to allow for a second year of funding to an organization. The
Human Rights Office will proceed with preparing the application for the next round of grants.
Clarification of Agenda Items
• [2]... Proclamations ... Mayor Throgmorton noted he would be spitting the proclamation readings
with Mayor Pro tem Taylor.
• [6.b, 6.c, 8.b, 8.k, 8.m]... Council member Salih stated she had questions but preferred to wait until
the formal meeting to ask them.
• [8.k]... Spencer Herman: Introduction to Boxcar — Parking Solution... Mayor Throgmorton noted it
looked like a good solution.
• [8.d]... Courtney Bork: Bike -sharing... Mayor Throgmorton mentioned the possibility was interesting
and staff should consider.
• [8.c]... Mary Gravitt: More trees less potholes needed on 2700 block of Wayne Avenue & truthful
official sign postings... Council member Thomas liked the motto.
• [10.a]... Regulating Plan Amendment - 625 S. Gilbert Street ... Mayor Throgmorton asked for
clarification of the process for items 10.a and 10.b. City Attorney Dilkes provided information.
Council Work Session
October 1, 2019
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Information Packet Discussion [September 5. September 12. September 19. September 26
➢ September 12
1. (IP7, Memo from Community Development Planner: HCDC Feedback: Tax Exemptions
for Affordable Housing) Neighborhood and Development Services Director Hightshoe
provided a summary of the recommendations from the Housing & Community
Development Commission. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will publish the parameters of the new tax exemption program for affordable
housing. The program will include the HCDC recommendation for 40% AMI limits
2. (IP8, Memo from Community Development Planner: HCDC Feedback: City Low Income
House Tax Credit Funds) Neighborhood and Development Services Director Hightshoe
provided a summary of the recommendations from the Housing & Community
Development Commission. Individual Council members expressed their views. Ellen
McCabe, Housing Trust Fund, provided additional information.
Action: Staff will prepare a Council resolution to provide $200,000 in funding to the
Housing Trust Fund for LIHTC projects. The resolution will request the Trust Fund make
every effort to utilize the city dollars to increase affordability levels and/or the number of
units that are affordable with future LIHTC awards. However, such increased targets
beyond the State LIHTC parameters are not a condition of use of City funds.
➢ September 5
1. (IPS, Email from Anita Jung: IC Slum Lords) Council member Salih questioned if the
Police Department could investigate. City Manager Fruin and City Attorney Dilkes
provided information. Individual Council members expressed their views
2. (IP2, Article from Council Member Thomas: Interesting article about urban trees) Council
member Thomas noted the article.
➢ September 19
1. (IP2, Memo from City Clerk: Joint Entities Meeting Agenda Items for October 14) Council
members discussed topics of interest to add to the agenda.
Action: Staff will add the following topic to the October 14th Joint Entities meeting:
"Explore interest in a future discussion on the multi -family and hotel building expansion
in Johnson County communities".
➢ September 26
1. (IP5, Memo from City Clerk: Joint meeting with UISG) Council members discussed the
proposed meeting dates. UISG Liaison Wu provided additional information.
Action: The Council has agreed to a joint meeting with the UISG at 7:00 p.m. on
February 11, 2020.
2. (IP6, Memo from City Clerk: Proposed Council Meeting Schedule, January - April 2020)
City Manager Fruin noted the proposed budget work session dates in January and the
adjustment of the second meeting in March.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees.
Adjourn 6:32 p.m.
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Summary of Minutes
October 1, 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, Brotherton, Whitemore, Humston, Knoche, Hightshoe, Sitzman,
Laverman, Kubly. UISG: Wu, Lenkaitis.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. Domestic Violence Awareness - Accepted by Elias Ortiz, Domestic Violence
Intervention Program (DVIP).
2.b. Fire Prevention Week - Accepted by Tina Humston, Iowa City Fire Department
Captain.
2.c. Indigenous People's Day - Accepted by Joe Coulter, Human Rights
Commissioner.
2.d. National Community Planning Month and World Planning Day - Accepted by
Lucie Laurian, University of Iowa Urban and Regional Planning.
2.e. National Disability Employment Awareness Month - Accepted by Mike Hoenig,
Program Coordinator at the Center for Disabilities and Development and Patty
Barr.
2.f. United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties Day - Accepted by Tim Krumm,
100th Year Co -Chair and United Way Board member.
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: September 17, 2019
3.b. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: September 17, 2019
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Civil Service Commission: September 26
4.b. Community Police Review Board: August 13
4.c. Historic Preservation Commission: August 8
4.d. Historic Preservation Commission: August 19
4.e. Housing and Community Development Commission: August 15
4.f. Human Rights Commission: August 20
4.g. Telecommunications Commission: August 26
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class E Liquor License for Walmart Inc., dba Wal-Mart Store #1721,
919 Hwy 1 West
2. Class C Liquor License for Aramark Sports and Entertainment, dba
Aramark, 456 Carver Hawkeye Arena
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3. Class C Liquor License for Christian Retirement Services, dba
Oaknoll Retirement Residence, 1 Oaknoll Court
4. Class C Liquor License for EI Cactus Inc., dba EI Cactus, 314 E.
Burlington St.
5. Special Class C Liquor License for Filmscene, dba Filmscene, 118
E. College St., Suite 101
6. Class C Beer Permit for HWX L.L.C., dba RJ'Z Express, 2 Escort
Lane
7. Class C Liquor License for Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joseph's
Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St.
8. Special Class C Liquor License for Angela, Inc., dba Masala, 9 S.
Dubuque St.
9. Class B Wine Permit for Willow & Stock, LLC, dba Willow & Stock,
207 North Linn St.
5.b. Liquor License - New
1. Class C Liquor License for La Wine Bar & Restaurant, dba La Wine
Bar & Restaurant, 180 E. Burlington St.
5.c. Liquor License - Refund
1. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for Linn
Street Dive, 117 N. Linn St.
5.d. Liquor License — Permanent Transfer
1. Class C Liquor License for 1440 LLC, dba Eden Lounge, 217 Iowa
Ave., to 219 Iowa Ave.
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest to a
utility and access easements for 804 S. Riverside Drive. (Resolution 19-243)
6.b. Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Animal Services
Division of the Police Department and the AFSCME pay plan by adding
.26 FTE to the budgeted Animal Center Assistant position and adding
one full-time Animal Center Assistant II position. (Resolution 19-244)
6.c. Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Engineering Division
of the Public Works Department and the AFSCME pay plan by adding
one full-time Public Works Aide position. (Resolution 19-245)
6.d. Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) new Trash
Compactor for Landfill Operations. (Resolution 19-246)
6.e. Resolution authorizing the rental of eight (8) wheel loaders for snow
removal operations. (Resolution 19-247)
6.f. 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 MSA Professional Services, Inc., of Baraboo, Wisconsin
to provide engineering consultant services for the East Davenport
Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project. (Resolution 19-248)
6.g. Resolution accepting the work for the 2018 Roof Improvements — Water
Treatment Plant & Water Distribution Facility Project. (Resolution 19-249)
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7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Motion setting a public hearing for October 15, 2019 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, entitled "Zoning Code," Chapter 6, entitled "Airport
Zoning," to update the airport zoning requirements due to the new
Airport Layout Plan, changes in FAA regulations, and the closing
of north/south runway.
B. Correspondence
8.a. Carol deProsse: NYTimes Tennessee Make Way for the Monarchs
8.b. Barbara Vinograde: Iowa City Free Clinic Annual Report
8.c. Mary Gravitt: More trees less potholes needed on 2700 block of Wayne Avenue
& truthful official sign postings
8.d. Courtney Bork: Bike -sharing
8.e. Jerry Bokassa: Issues
8.f. Donald Baxter: In regards to a recent complaint against the Iowa City Iowa
Facebook page
8.g. Andrew McCubbin: City Council Work Session 9-17-19 Dodge/Governor St
Overlays
8.h. Feather Lacy: Smoke Free in Our Parks, But Not on Our Decks or In Our Homes
8.i. Archie Greene: Walk-in/Roll-in wheelchair showers
8.j. Lisa Lloyd: Property taxes
8.k. Spencer Herman: Introduction to Boxcar - Parking Solution
8.1. Craig McNulty: Dog Breed Laws [Staff response included in 10/1 late handouts]
8.m. Mary Gravitt: A plumber for Iowa City Public Library
8.n. Establishment of Moped and Motorcycle Parking on E Prentiss Street
8.o. Establishment of Lake Forest Avenue Parking Prohibition
8.p. Establishment of Parking Prohibitions in the Peninsula Neighborhood
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar (Items 3-8). Moved by M. Salih,
seconded by R. Cole. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Individual Council members
expressed their views.
9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda)
The following individuals appeared: Brandon Ross regarding the use of lasers; Jackie
Curnick regarding climate change; Grace Hammel regarding Legalization of Cannibus;
Erin Kay, NAM], regarding the National Disability Employment Awareness Month
proclamation and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Employment; Christian Stigge
regarding Bike lanes.
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10. Planning and Zoning Matters
10.a. Ordinance amending the Riverfront Crossings regulating plan to include
the property located at 625 S. Gilbert Street in the Central Crossing
Subdistrict. (ZCA19-03)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented
a power point. Mike Welch, Axiom Consultants, and Davis Maxwell, Capstone
Collegiate Communities LLC, provided additional information. The following
individuals appeared: Christian Stigge and UISG Student Liaison, Austin Wu.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Nays: Throgmorton.
10.b. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.6 acres of land located at
305 and 315 East Prentiss Street and 625 South Gilbert Street, from Intensive
Commercial (CI -1) and Community Commercial (CC -2) to Riverfront Crossings —
Central Crossings (RFC -CX). (REZ19-07).
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
power point. The following individuals appeared: UISG Student Liaison, Austin Wu,
Rachel Schaefer, Clarissa Dietz. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to continue the public hearing and defer first consideration to 10/15.
Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
11. Ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "Finances, Taxation and Fees," and Title
9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," to provide uniform fines for bicycle and
electric device code violations. (Second Consideration)
The following individual appeared: Christian Stigge. City Attorney Dilkes provided
additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4807. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Resolution approving a purchase agreement for a duplex property located at
2129 Taylor Drive for the South District Home Investment Partnership
Program.
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Kubly provided information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-250. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by R. Cole. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
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13. Resolution establishing a Climate Action Commission
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-251. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Resolution adopting an assessment schedule of unpaid mowing, clean-up of
property, snow removal, sidewalk repair, and stop box repair charges and
directing the Clerk to certify the same to the Johnson County Treasurer for
collection in the same manner as property taxes.
City Clerk Fruehling and City Attorney Dilkes provided information. Individual Council
members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-252. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by R. Cole. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Kyle Bennett. Moved by B Teague, seconded by
M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. Council Appointments
15.a. Board of Adjustment -One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Effective
upon appointment - December 31, 2022. (Ryan Hall resigned)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Gene Chrischilles. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by B
Teague. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15.b. Climate Action Commission -Six vacancies. Appoint six active Climate
Advisory Board members per the resolution establishing the Climate
Action Commission (item 13) to the following terms:
Three (3) members appointed for two years with terms ending December
31, 2021 and three (3) members appointed for one year with terms ending
December 31, 2020. These three members may be appointed for two
additional three-year terms. Terms are effective immediately.
Active members seeking appointment are: Matt Krieger, John Fraser, Eric
Tate, Katie Sarsfield, G.T. Karr, and Grace Holbrook.
City Clerk Fruehling, Assistant City Manager Monroe, and City Attorney Dilkes
provided information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Matt Krieger, John Fraser, Eric Tate, Katie Sarsfield,
G.T. Karr, and Grace Holbrook. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by S. Mims.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16. Announcement of Vacancies - New
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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 Adiustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2020 - December 31,
2024. (Term expires for Constance Goeb)
Climate Action Committee - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms, upon appointment,
ending December 31, 2022.
Human Rights Commission - Three vacancies to fill a three-year term, January 1, 2020 -
December 31, 2022. (Term expires for Jeff Falk, Barbara Kutzko and Tahuanty Pena)
Parks and Recreation Commission - Two vacancies to fill a four-year term, January 1,
2020 - December 31, 2023. (Term expires for Cara Hamann, Joe Younker)
Public Art Advisory Commission - Two vacancies to fill a three-year term, January 1, 2020
- December 31, 2022. (Term expires for Wendy Brown, Andrea Truitt)
Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill a three-year term, January 1, 2020 -
December 31, 2022. (Term expires for Kenneth Bowen, Hiram Webber)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
17. 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.
Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Upon appointment -
December 31, 2020. (Jonathon Munoz resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 29, 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 SO - One vacancy to fill a three-year term,
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.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
18. Community Comment
The following individuals appeared: Austin Wu, UISG Liaison, presented UISG updates.
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19. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
20. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager
b. City Attorney
C. City Clerk - City Clerk Fruehling confirmed Council members for the Listening post.
21. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 10:14 p.m. Moved by B Teague, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) /
G.
JaKies A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellid K. Fruehling, City lerk
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