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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 1, 2010
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Fosse, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Bollinger,
Hennes, Brotherton, Dulek, Hargadine, Boelk, Ream.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. May 10, Special Council Work Session; May 10, Special Council Formal
Official and Complete; May 10, Special Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any
recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate
Council action): Parks and Recreation Commission -March 10, 2010; Public Art
Advisory Committee -April 1, 2010; Planning and Zoning Commission -April 15, 2010;
Board of Adjustment -March 10, 2010; Board of Adjustment -April 14, 2010; Historic
Preservation Commission -April 8, 2010; Senior Center Commission -March 25,
2010; Human Rights Commission -April 20, 2010; Planning and Zoning Commission -
May 6, 2010; Police Citizens Review Board -April 13, 2010; Police Citizens Review
Board -April 15, 2010; Telecommunications Commission -April 26, 2010.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors, LC, dba Suburban AMOCO,
370 Scott Ct.; Class C Liquor License for Cigarette Outlet, Inc., dba Cigarette Outlet
#18, 1901 Broadway St.; Class C Liquor License for Pershell Corporation, Colonial
Lanes, 2253 Highway 218 S.; Class C Liquor License for Quzer, Inc., dba
Shakespeare's, 819 S. First Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Cafe, Inc.,
dba Linn Street Cafe, Inc., 121 N. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for MP
Investments, LLC, dba Vito's, 118 E. College St.; Class C Beer Permit for Kwik Trip,
Inc., dba Tobacco Outlet Plus #537, 923 S. Riverside Dr.;
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $10,260,027.76 for the
period of April 1 through April 30, 2010, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Public Hearings: RES. 10-275, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 15,
2010 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 420T" STREET 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. 10-276, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 15,
2010 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PENINSULA FLOOD MITIGATION
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
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SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 10-277, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON JUNE 15, 2010 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BOWERY STREET
BRICK REPAIR PROJECT -SUMMIT STREET TO CLARK STREET, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION;
RES. 10-278, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 15, 2010 ON AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES", CHAPTER 4
ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND
PENALTIES", ARTICLE 3, ENTITLED, "POTABLE WASTE USE AND SERVICE" OF
THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE OR CHANGE WATER METER CHARGES AND
SERVICE FEES.
Resolutions: RES. 10-279, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF THE RETENTION AGREEMENT
AND DEED RESTRICTIONS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 723 EASTMOOR
DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-280, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
25 PENTIRE CIRCLE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-281, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED 1716
GRANTWOOD, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-282, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED 1550 GINTER
AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-283 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED 627 3rd AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 10-284, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY /
SHERATON HOTEL PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY IMPROVEMENT JOINT PROJECT;
RES. 10-285, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE LANDFILL GAS SYSTEM 2009
EXPANSION PROJECT; RES. 10-286, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CITY OF
2009 PCC PAVEMENT PATCHING PROJECT; RES. 10-287, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE CITY OF 2009 STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT;
RES. 10-288, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOT 276, WINDSOR RIDGE -PART TWENTY B; RES. 10-
289, NAMING DEPOSITORIES; RES. 10-290, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, FOR THE
APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF ANY AWARDED EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM AWARDS.
Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
(2) NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS signs in the 800 block of Maiden Lane
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JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING 6 AM - 12
PM SATURDAYS signs for the metered parking spaces on the north side of the 400
block of East Washington Street; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of (1) HANDICAP PARKING space on the southwest corner of the
northernmost intersection of Foster Road and Walker Circle; JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) STOP sign on the northwest corner of
the intersection of Rohret Road and Lake Shore Drive; Libris Fidelis regarding Iowa City
is destroying Iowa City into another Chicago; Colin Baenziger regarding City Manager
Search; Rod Sullivan regarding Development impact fees; Paula Altmaier regarding
Traffic light at Church and Dubuque [staff response included]; John Schmitz regarding
Windsor West Neighborhood request for sidewalk from Scott Blvd to Buckingham Lane
-petition included; Sally Stutsman regarding Joint Emergency Communications Center
(JECC).
John Schmitz, 4249 Kilburnie, appeared regarding the petition he submitted for a sidewalk from
Windsor Ridge over to Scott Blvd. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne, appeared with concerns regarding handicap accessibility in
the Iowa City Public Library restrooms.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for June 15 on an
ordinance to rezone approximately 22.83 acres of property located West of Mormon Trek
Boulevard and South of Highway 1 from Highway Commercial (CH-1) to Intensive
Commercial (CI-1) (REZ10-00008). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to set a public hearing for June 15 on
an ordinance amending the Iowa City Zoning Code, Section 14-4E-8, Nonconforming
Development. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to set a public hearing for June 15 on
an ordinance amending the Iowa City Zoning Code, Articles 14-51, Sensitive Lands and
Features and 14-9E, Sensitive Lands Definitions, to refine the definition of a regulated stream
corridor. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Public hearings were held on a resolution voluntary annexation of approximately 2.37-
acres of land located at 4265 Oak Crest Hill Road SE (ANN10-00001 Johnson County
Extension Service) and on an ordinance rezoning approximately 1.66 -acres of land located
at 4265 Oak Crest Hill Road SE from County Agricultural (A) to Institutional Public (P2)
(REZ10-00002 Johnson County Extension Service). PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power
point and present for discussion. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 10-291, FOR A
VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 2.37-ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT
4265 OAK CREST HILL ROAD SE (ANN10-00001 Johnson County Extension Service).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance rezoning approximately
1.66 -acres of land located at 4265 Oak Crest Hill Road SE from County Agricultural (A) to
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Institutional Public (P2) (REZ10-00002 Johnson County Extension Service), be given first
vote. The Mayor asked Council Members to disclose any ex parte communications and none
were reported. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 60.32 acres of land from Interim Development-Research Park (ID-RP), to
Overlay Planned Development -Office Research Park (OPD-ORP); and approximately 56.48
acres of land from Interim Development-Research Park (ID-RP) to Overlay Planned
Development-Research Development Park (OPD-RDP); and approximately 24.49 acres of
land from Interim Development-Research Park (ID-RP) to Overlay Planned Development-
Mixed Use (OPD-MU) for property located northwest of the interchange of State Highway 1
with Interstate 80 (REZ10-00004), be given second vote. The Mayor asked Council Members
to disclose any ex parte communications and none were reported. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Correspondence received from Jared Vincent.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to defer to June 15 a resolution approving
the preliminary plat of Moss Green Urban Village, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB10-00005).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 10-292, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BROOKWOOD POINTE, SECOND TO FIFTH ADDITIONS, IOWA
CITY, IOWA (SUB10-00006). PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point and present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A hearing was conducted on a renewal of a Class C Liquor License for Column, inc.
dba Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque Street. The following individuals appeared: Atty.
Matthew Adam, representing Sports Column; Co-owner Bill Bryce, Sports Column; Police
Sgt. Brotherton.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Bailey, to deny a Class C Liquor License for Column,
Inc. dba Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque Street, in accordance with staff recommendation.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2010 Sidewalk Infill Project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish
notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 10-293, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2010 SIDEWALK INFILL PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT
OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. PW Dir.
& Acting Asst. City Mgr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the FY 2011 Asphalt Resurfacing
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Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to
publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 10-294, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY 2011 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 10-4391, AMENDING TITLE 8,
ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "MISCELLANEOUS
OFFENSES," SECTION 2, ENTITLED "AGGRESSIVE PANHANDLING," TO PROHIBIT
SOLICITING FOR MONEY IN LIMITED AREAS IN THE DOWNTOWN, be passed and
adopted. The following individuals appeared: Tony Griffin, 815 Oakcrest; Garry Klein, 628 -
2"d Ave.; Steven (can't hear), 1009 N. Summit; Guy Drollinger, 1223 Burlington St.; Charles
Buell; Liz Presiado, 424 Clark St.; Bryson Dean, 310 Scott Ct.; Hannah Drollinger, 624 N.
Linn St.; Sarah Furnish, 936 Springridge; Ansel Cummings, Riverside (IA); Matt Butler, 2602
Friendship St.; Brandon Ross, 1822 Rochester Ave.; Matt Steele, 911 E. Washington St.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Bailey, Dickens, Hayek, Mims,
Wilburn. Nays: Wright, Champion. Absent: None. Correspondence received from Bryson
Dean, Sarah Furnish, Karen, Kubby, Libris Fidelis, Ashley Orr, Garry Klein, Heather Hood-
Davis.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 10 of the City
Code, entitled "Public Ways and Property," Chapter 9, entitled "Parks and Recreation
Regulations," to regulate the commercial use of parks, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, 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. 10-4392, AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED
"BUILDING AND HOUSING," CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED, "BUILDING CODE," SECTION 3,
ENTITLED "AMENDMENTS TO CODE," TO CHANGE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
SECTION 313.1 OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, be voted on for final
passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 10-4393, AMENDING TITLE 6,
ENTITLED "PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY," CHAPTER 10, ENTITLED "SMOKE FREE
PLACES," TO PROHIBIT SMOKING THROUGHOUT CITY PLAZA AND NEAR SIDEWALK
CAFES AND TO MAKE THE SMOKING PROHIBITION AT THE FARMERS MARKET
CONSISTENT WITH THE EXPANSION IN HOURS AND LOCATION, be passed and
adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted. Correspondence received from Sarah Furnish.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the ORD. 10-4394, PROVIDING THAT
GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED AND COLLECTED EACH YEAR ON ALL
PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE MOSS GREEN URBAN VILLAGE URBAN RENEWAL
AREA, IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF JOHNSON, STATE OF IOWA, BY AND
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STATE OF IOWA, CITY OF IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF
JOHNSON, IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OTHER TAXING
DISTRICTS, BE PAID TO A SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND
INTEREST ON LOANS, REBATES, GRANTS, MONIES ADVANCED TO AND
INDEBTEDNESS, INCLUDING BONDS ISSUED OR TO BE ISSUED, INCURRED BY SAID
CITY IN CONNECTION WITH SAID URBAN RENEWAL REDEVELOPMNENT PROJECT,
be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to defer to June 15 a resolution authorizing
the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an agreement for private redevelopment by and
between Moss Green Development Corporation and the City of Iowa City for the development
of Moss Green Urban Village. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 10-295, APPROVING THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR DISPLAY OF A
SCULPTURE ON THE IOWA'S SCULPTOR'S SHOWCASE. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 10-296, APPROVING
DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT
FUNDS. The following individuals appeared: Cindy Roberts, 2034 Grantwood St., Grant
Wood Neighbor Association; Andy Litton, 331 N. Van Buren St., Northside Neighborhood
Association; Jennifer Kardos, 1593 Glendale Rd., Morningside-Glendale Neighborhood
Association and the College Green Neighborhood Association; Mary Knudson, 725 W. Benton
St., Miller-Orchard Neighborhood Association; Iowa City Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Bollinger and Mayor's Youth Employment Program Executive Director Roger Lusala,
Neighborhood Council. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 10-297, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY2011 AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR
THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 10-298, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR AUDIT
SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 CITY OF IOWA CITY FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 10-299, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Bockenstedt Excavating, for $491,460.20 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
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TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE SANDUSKY STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 10-300, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXCUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD
R. GREEN COMPANY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE
LANDFILL FY09 STAGE 1 CELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 10-301, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND NEW PIONEERS COOPERATIVE SOCIETY FOR A PORTION OF VAN BUREN
STREET IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. Jason Thraser, Store Manager for New Pioneer, appeared.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 10-302, AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCALLY KNOWN AS 201 PERSON AVENUE, WHICH IS
A PUBLIC NUISANCE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ABATING THE NUISANCE. Code
Enforcement Asst. Ream presented information. David Nerper, 209 Person St., appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to accept correspondence submitted by Ream. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 10-303, AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1443 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD,
WHICH IS A PUBLIC NUISANCE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ABATING THE NUISANCE.
Code Enforcement Asst. Ream presented information. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by
Wright, to accept correspondence submitted by Ream. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Wilburn, to grant a 30-day extension to the Police
Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on Complaint
#10-01. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus a
five-year term January 1, 2007 -December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a
five-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission for a asix-
yearterm January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission for asix-year
term January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2015; Appeals, Board of for afive-year term January
1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, for a Mechanical Professional; Historic Preservation
Commission for an At-Large position, to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment,
ending March 29, 2011; Senior Center Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, ending December 31, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission for Tate High for a
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two-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010, Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2010. 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.]
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Housing and Community Development
Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms September 1, 2010 -September 1,
2013; Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term, effective August 1, 2010, ending
January 1, 2013. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2010.
Correspondence received from Fernando Mena-Corrasco.
Council Member Bailey stated the downtown was looking great for Arts Fest week-
end, noting the landscaped roses; questioned whether the missing literary walk plague
missing in front of the Library would be replaced; and the empty tree grates on Linn Street.
Staff will follow up. Council Members Bailey and Wilburn stated they were looking forward to
a great Arts Fest week-end.
Mayor Hayek noted the Memorial Day activities and acknowledged the efforts of the
Parks & Recreation Department, Military Affairs Commission, and the Northwest Junior High
Band.
Council Member Wright reminded citizens of the (CARE breakfast Sunday in the
Chauncey Swan Ramp.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Dickens, to adjourn meeting 9:40 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Date: May 10, 2010
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, May 10, 2010, 6:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion (absent for reconvened work session after the formal meeting),
Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright
UISG: Higgins
Staff: Helling, Fosse, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Dulek, Long, Morris, Hightshoe, Kopping,
Howard, O'Malley
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
JOINT MEETING WITH AIRPORT COMMISSION - 5 YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN
Chair Howard Horan and Commission Members Minnette Gardinier and Greg Farris reviewed
aspects of the Plan presented and distributed April 27, 2010. Council encouraged the
Commission to work with the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Iowa City Area Development, and
the Chamber of Commerce on events and activities.
STAFF ACTION: None
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Commission -Jose Assouline
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - Re-advertise, no applicants
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - Re-advertise, no applicants
Airport Zoning Commission - Re-advertise, no applicants
Airport Zoning Commission - Re-advertise, no applicants
Board of Appeals - Re-advertise, no applicants
Library, Board of Trustees -Holly Carver
Police Citizens Review Board -Peter Jochimsen
Youth Advisory Commission (Regina) -Matt Lincoln
Youth Advisory Commission (Tate) - Re-advertise, no applicants
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 6 -Public hearing .... Resolution amending the FY10 Operating Budget) In
response to Council Member Bailey, Finance Director O'Malley stated some capital projects
included in the amendments were not part of the 2011 budget presentations but were
approved earlier in another budget process but outside funding sources may have delayed
the start of the projects.
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2. (Agenda item # 7 -resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Finance Department
... secretary position ... management analyst...) Finance Director O'Malley present for
discussion.
3. (Agenda items # 22 -resolution authorizing an agreement .... Professional Fire Fighters,
IAFF,....; # 23 -resolution authorizing an agreement .... American Federation of State,
County and Municipal Employees ....; and # 24 -resolution authorizing an agreement ....
Police Labor Relations Organization ....) In response to Council Member Bailey, City Atty.
Dilkes and Interim City Mgr. Helling stated the language referring to "domestic partner" for
City benefits would be clarified in the City policy and state that in order to access benefits
you have to be married.
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX FUNDED PROJECTS UPDATE
Public Works Director and Acting Asst. City Mgr. Fosse presented a power point (archived with
City Clerk) of major projects funded with the local option sales tax (LOST).
Recessed 6:52 PM (for formal meeting)
Reconvened 9:45 (after formal meeting)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [April 29 & May 6]
April 29 Info Packet
1. (IP3 -Memo from City Attorney re Denial of liquor license renewal based on PAULA
rate) City Atty. Dilkes responded to questions. After discussion a majority agreed to
continue the present policy of Police Chief recommendation after review of PAULA
numbers and re-visit when Administrator's decision is received from the State Alcoholic
Beverage Division.
May 6 Info Packet
1. (IP3 -Memo from Council Member Wilburn re Legislative Summary Metropolitan
Coalition / Iowa City Priorities) Majority requested information on smart growth
incentives and the $30 million appropriated for grant applications. Staff will report back.
2. (IP4 -Memo from Interim City Manager re Gifts /Naming Policy) Majority agreed with
the recommendation in the memo to form a committee to draft a policy for Council
review in the fall. Majority expressed interest to have Library and Parks & Recreation
representation on the committee.
3. Council Member Wilburn responded to questions regarding the Metropolitan Coalition
work over the summer months, noting an interest for a meeting or retreat to discuss role
and focus of the Coalition.
BUDGET/PRIORITIES/CITIZEN SURVEY
None
Council Work Session
May10, 2010
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SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP#5]
Majority agreed to add "Affordable Housing" to the June 1 work session to identify discussion
items for the June 14 work session.
COUNCIL TIME
None
BUDGET PRIORITIES
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
1. Council Member Bailey noted the invitation from CD staffer David Purdy regarding an
event with I-JOBS representatives on June 2, and stated Council should make a point of
attending. Mayor Hayek and Council Members Mims and Bailey are available.
2. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn stated he will be discussing Council representation on June 3
with eleven African women leaders.
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE
A majority agreed not to schedule a special formal meeting to consider the final reading of the
Moss Green Urban Village Urban Renewal Area, and confirmed it would appear on the June 1
regular agenda along with the rezoning for the property. City Atty. Dilkes stated the agenda is
scheduled to also include consideration of a development agreement.
Meeting adjourned 10:35 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/10/10
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims,
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session 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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 6:09 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Sum ed for publication - 5/18/10.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/10/10
Iowa City City Council Special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed: Pride Month -June 2010; and Bike Month -May 2010. Joan
Benson and Kirsten Plowman, Pride Committee representatives from Connections
Organization accepted the Pride Proclamation. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn accepted the Bike
Month proclamation.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: April 26, Special Council Work Session; April 27, Special Council Formal
Official and Complete; and May 3, Special Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Human
Rights Commission: March 16, 2010; Public Art Advisory Committee: March 4, 2010;
Board of Appeals: November 2, 2009;
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Temporary Five-Day Class B Beer Permit for Summer of the Arts, 215 Iowa
Avenue. (Arts Fest: June 4, 2010 -June 6, 2010); Temporary Five-Day Class B Beer
Permit for Summer of the Arts, N. Clinton Street, East of McBride Hall. (Jazz Fest:
July 2, 2010 -July 4, 2010); Class C Beer Permit for North Dodge Sinclair, 2153 ACT
Circle.; Renewal: Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre 213 N. Gilbert
St.; Transfer of Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre 213 N. Gilbert St.
( Shakespeare Festival Stage /City Park June 10 -July 11); Class C Liquor License
for Rick's Grille & Spirits, 1705 S. First Ave.
Public Hearings: RES. 10-247, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 1,
2010 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2010 SIDEWALK INFILL 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. 10-248, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 1, 2010 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY 2011 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 10-249, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2009
SUMMER SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT; RES. 10-250, ACCEPTING THE WORK
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FOR THE STORM SEWER, TILE LINES, WATER MAIN, SANITARY SEWER, LIFT
STATION, FORCE MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR COUNTRY
CLUB ESTATES THIRD ADDITION, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES 10-251, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER IOWA AVENUE PROPERTY LLC, AND
TENANT 808 RESTAURANT & NIGHTCLUB, INC. D/B/A 808 RESTAURANT &
NIGHTCLUB, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 10-252, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MIDWESTONE BANK OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2073 SHERMAN DRIVE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-253, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A PROMISSORY
NOTE AND A MORTGAGE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 410
IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-254, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2445
WHISPERING PRAIRIE AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-255, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF
LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2007 I
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-256, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE
THEATRE THAT ALLOWS THE SALE OF WINE AND BEER UNDER LIMITED
CIRCUMSTANCES IN CITY PARK FROM JUNE 10, 2010 THROUGH JULY 11,
2010.
Correspondence: Alcohol letters from Kristin Dwyer, Brian Flanagan, Greg
Mittelman, Jon Shelness; Sheila Knoploh-Odole regarding Bike lane on Jefferson [staff
response included]; Shannon O'Reilly regarding Boycott Arizona; Cliff Pirnat (X2)
regarding N. Riverside Drive [staff response included]; Proposal to charge fees to Iowa
City Boys Baseball and Kickers letters from Nick Jackson, Mary Murphy; Greg Rockow
regarding Interest in land acquisition; Redistricting letters from Jerry Arganbright, Sarah
Swisher, Lynnette Ammar, Emily Farber, Jone Johnson, Mary Murphy [response from
Tyet Dorau included], John Macatee, Julie Eisele; Charlotte Walker regarding Civil
Rights Case; Olde Towne Village letters from Russell Haught, Lauren and John Naeve,
Sara Taulbee.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mike Porter, and Tom Lenoch, 363 Willowwind Place, distributed copies of the City's
Human Rights Ordinance and stated that the 21 bar entry ordinance going into effect June 1
was a violation of the ordinance because it discriminated based on age. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Porter and Lenoch. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Jeanette Pilak, UNESCO Director, thanked Iowa City for their support for the
UNESCO City of Literature Project and outlined upcoming activities. Airport Commission
Member Greg Farris invited everyone to attend the Airport Open House on May 22.
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Moved and seconded to re-set a public hearing for June 1 on a resolution annexing
approximately 2.37-acres of land located at 4265 Oak Crest Hill Road SE. (ANN10-00001).
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to re-set a public hearing for June 1 on an ordinance rezoning
approximately 1.66 -acres of land located at 4265 Oak Crest Hill Road SE from County
Agricultural (A) to Institutional Public (P2) (REZ10-00002). The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 60.32
acres of land from Interim Development-Research Park (ID-RP), to Overlay Planned
Development -Office Research Park (OPD-ORP); and approximately 56.48 acres of land
from Interim Development-Research Park (ID-RP) to Overlay Planned Development-
Research Development Park (OPD-RDP); and approximately 24.49 acres of land from
Interim Development-Research Park (ID-RP) to Overlay Planned Development-Mixed Use
(OPD-MU) for property located northwest of the interchange of State Highway 1 with
Interstate 80 (REZ10-00004). The following individuals appeared: Wally Pelds presented a
power point representing ECO 4 Partners, Pelds Engineering, Steve Moss, David Moss,
Moss Family Farms, Moss Green Urban Village Development; and Libris Fidelis.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 60.32
acres of land from Interim Development-Research Park (ID-RP), to Overlay Planned
Development -Office Research Park (OPD-ORP); and approximately 56.48 acres of land
from Interim Development-Research Park (ID-RP) to Overlay Planned Development-
Research Development Park (OPD-RDP); and approximately 24.49 acres of land from
Interim Development-Research Park (ID-RP) to Overlay Planned Development-Mixed Use
(OPD-MU) for property located northwest of the interchange of State Highway 1 with
Interstate 80 (REZ10-00004), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2010 Operating Budget.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-257, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2010.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-258, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION OF THE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT BY INCREASING ONE ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY POSITION FROM
.63FTE TO 1.OFTE AND DECREASING ONE MANAGEMENT ANALYST POSITION FROM
1.OFTE TO .5FTE.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 1516 Sheridan Avenue.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-259, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1516 SHERIDAN AVENUE.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement between
the City of Iowa City and Van Meter Industrial, Inc. for Lot 10 of the North Airport
Development Subdivision Part Two and authorizing conveyance in accordance therewith.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-260, APPROVING A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND VAN METER INDUSTRIAL, INC.
FOR LOT 10 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION PART TWO AND
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Landfill FY09 Stage 1 Cell
Construction Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing
City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-261, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDFILL FY09 STAGE 1 CELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE
FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Sandusky Storm Sewer
Improvements Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing
City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-262, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SANDUSKY STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR
RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Senior Center Building Envelope
Roof Repairs and Membrane Replacement Project, establishing amount of bid security to
accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and
place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-263, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SENIOR CENTER BUILDING ENVELOPE ROOF REPAIRS
AND MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's FY11 Annual Action
Plan which is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan (City Steps) and FY08,
FY09, FY10 Annual Action Plan Amendments, which are sub-parts of Iowa City's 2006-2010
Consolidated Plan (City Steps), and authorizing the city manager to submit said plan and
amendments and all necessary certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, and designating the city manager as the authorized chief executive officer.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-264, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY11
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN WHICH IS A SUB-PART OF IOWA CITY'S 2011-2015
CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS) AND FY08, FY09, FY10 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
AMENDMENTS, WHICH ARE SUB-PARTS OF IOWA CITY'S 2006-2010 CONSOLIDATED
PLAN (CITY STEPS), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN
AND AMENDMENTS AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE
CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. Maryann Dennis,
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Housing Fellowship, appeared. Moved and seconded to amend Exhibit A to increase (under
Housing Projects) the IC Housing Rehabilitation -Owner Occupied Budget line by $70,000 to
$282,024. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried. Moved and seconded to
amend Exhibit A to add $40,000 (under Public Facility Projects) the Extend the Dream
Foundation -Facility Rehab. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried. Moved and
seconded to amend Exhibit A by removing (under Housing Projects) funding for the Isis
Investment LLC -Rental of $208,000. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried. The
Mayor declared the amended resolution adopted increasing IC Housing Rehabilitation -
Owner Occupied; adding Extend the Dream Foundation -Facility Rehab.; and removing Isis
Investment LLC -Rental. Moved and seconded to amend the resolution by adding back to
Exhibit A (under Housing Projects) funding for the Isis Investment LLC -Rental of $208,000.
The Mayor declared the motion to amend the resolution carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's Citizen Participation
Plan and authorizing the city manager to submit said plan and all necessary certifications to
the U.S. department of Housing and Urban Development, and designating the city manager
as the authorized chief executive officer.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-265, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S CITIZEN
PARTICIPATION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID
PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS
THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-266, ESTABLISHING FUNDS FOR THE
HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, AND
AID-TO-AGENCIES THROUGH THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM FUNDS.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance consider an ordinance amending Title 17 of
the City Code, entitled "Building and Housing," Chapter 1, entitled, "Building Code," Section
3, entitled "Amendments to Code," to change the effective date of Section 313.1 of the
International Residential Code, be given first consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance providing that general property taxes levied
and collected each year on all property located within the Moss Green Urban Village Urban
Renewal Area, in the City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, State of Iowa, by and for the
benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, Iowa City Community
School District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal
and interest on loans, rebates, grants, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including
bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said city in connection with said urban renewal
redevelopment project, be given second vote. The following individuals appeared: Garry
Klein, 628 - 2"d Ave.; Wally Pelds, ECO 4 Partners and Pelds Engineering; Tom Fiegen.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from Jared Vincent, ECO 4 Partners. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police
Regulations," Chapter 5, entitled "Miscellaneous Offenses," Section 2, entitled "Aggressive
Panhandling," to prohibit soliciting for money in limited areas in the downtown, be given
second vote. The following individuals appeared: Garry Klein, 628 - 2"d Ave.; Libris Fidelis,
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Capitol House Apts.; Davis Smithers, Wellman; Sarah Clark, 509 Brown St.; Darcy Bennett,
Ex. Dir. of Dance Marathon; and Tom Fiegen. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Garry Klein; and Libris Fidelis. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 6, entitled "Public Health and
Safety," Chapter 10, entitled "Smoke Free Places," to prohibit smoking throughout City Plaza
and near sidewalk cafes and to make the smoking prohibition at the farmers market
consistent with the expansion in hours and location, be given second vote. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that 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.
10-4389, AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER
3, ENTITLED "RULES OF THE ROAD," SECTION 6, ENTITLED "SPEED RESTRICTIONS,"
SUB-SECTION B, ENTITLED "EXCEPTIONS," be voted on for final passage at this time.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 10-4390, AMENDING TITLE 1, ENTITLED
"ADMINISTRATION," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "GENERAL PENALTY," SECTION 2D TO
PROVIDE THAT THE CIVIL PENALTY FOR OVER-OCCUPANCY OF A RENTAL UNIT BE
$750.00 FOR FIRST VIOLATION AND $1,000.00 FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT
VIOLATIONS UNDER BOTH THE ZONING CODE AND THE HOUSING CODE, be passed
and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-267, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF
PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL #610, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-268, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL
EMPLOYEES, LOCAL #183, AFL-CIO, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010 THROUGH JUNE
30, 2012.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-269, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE POLICE LABOR
RELATIONS ORGANIZATION OF IOWA CITY TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-270, ESTABLISHING
CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLANS FOR CONFIDENTIAUADMINISTRATIVE
EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES FOR FY11 AND FY12.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-271, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH SUMMER OF THE ARTS,
INC. TO ALLOW THE TEMPORARY AND LIMITED SALE, CONSUMPTION AND
POSSESSION OF BEER DURING ARTS FEST AND JAZZ FEST WITHIN A SPECIFIED
AREA ON A CITY STREET. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Donald
G. Thompson. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-272, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2010 MUSCATINE AVENUE WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-273, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SYCAMORE STREET FROM LANGENBERG AVENUE TO
U.S. HIGHWAY 6 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-274, 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 STANLEY
CONSULTANTS, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES CONSOLIDATION PROJECT.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy to Historic Preservation
Commission for an At-Large position, for unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending
March 29, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2010.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy on Senior Center Commission for an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2011. Applications must be received
by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2010. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from Charlotte Walker; Jay Honohan. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to appoint Jose Assouline, 814 Camp Cardinal Road, to the
Airport Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 1,
2012; appoint Holly Carver, 2301 E. Washington St., to the Library Board of Trustees for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending June 30, 2013; appoint Peter Jochimsen,
1010 Woodlawn, to the Police Citizen Review Board for an unexpired term, effective July 1,
2010, ending September 1, 2013; and appoint Matt Lincoln, 715 Caroline Ave., to the Youth
Advisory Commission, for atwo-year term January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2011 for Regina
representative. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to appoint Jose Assouline, 814 Camp Cardinal Road, to the
Airport Commission to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 1,
2012; appoint Holly Carver, 2301 E. Washington St., to fill an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, ending June 30, 2013; appoint Peter Jochimsen, 1010 Woodlawn, to fill an
unexpired term, effective July 1, 2010, ending September 1, 2013; and appoint Matt Lincoln,
715 Caroline Ave., to fill atwo-year term January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2011 for Regina
representative. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment -One vacancy to
fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term January 1, 2007 -
December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment -One vacancy to fill afive-year term
January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission -One vacancy to fill a
six-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission -One
vacancy to fill asix-year term January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2015; Appeals, Board of -
One vacancy to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, for a Mechanical
Professional; Youth Advisory Commission -One vacancy to fill atwo-year term
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January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010, One (1) person -Tate High. 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.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 9:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s/Marian K. Ka~rr/, City Clerk ~~,; c~~
Submitted for publica ion - 5/18/10.
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
MAY 10, 2010
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims,
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse,
Long, Davidson, Morris, Hightshoe.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to adjourn to executive session 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session
6:02 p.m.
Council returned to open session 6:09 p.m.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to adjourn special meeting 6:09 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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
MAY 10, 2010
Iowa City City Council Special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Fosse, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Hennes, Ford,
Craig, Long, Boelk, Scott, Hightshoe, Havel.
The Mayor proclaimed: Pride Month -June 2010; and Bike Month -May 2010. Joan
Benson and Kirsten Plowman, Pride Committee representatives from Connections
Organization accepted the Pride Proclamation. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn accepted the Bike
Month proclamation.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Wright, that the following items and recommendations
in the consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: April 26, Special Council Work Session; April 27, Special Council Formal
Official and Complete; and May 3, Special Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Human
Rights Commission: March 16, 2010; Public Art Advisory Committee: March 4, 2010;
Board of Appeals: November 2, 2009;
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Temporary Five-Day Class B Beer Permit for Summer of the Arts, Inc., dba
Summer of the Arts, 215 Iowa Avenue. (Arts Fest: June 4, 2010 -June 6, 2010);
Temporary Five-Day Class B Beer Permit for Summer of the Arts, Inc., dba Summer of
the Arts, N. Clinton Street, East of McBride Hall. (Jazz Fest: July 2, 2010 -July 4,
2010); Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba North Dodge Sinclair, 2153 ACT
Circle.; Renewal: Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre, dba Riverside
Theatre 213 N. Gilbert St.; Transfer of Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside
Theatre, dba Riverside Theatre 213 N. Gilbert St. (Shakespeare Festival Stage /City
Park June 10 -July 11); Class C Liquor License for Jirsa's, LLC, dba Rick's Grille &
Spirits, 1705 S. First Ave.
Public Hearings. RES. 10-247, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 1,
2010 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2010 SIDEWALK INFILL 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. 10-248, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 1, 2010 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY 2011 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
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Resolutions: RES. 10-249, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2009
SUMMER SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT; RES. 10-250, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE STORM SEWER, TILE LINES, WATER MAIN, SANITARY SEWER, LIFT
STATION, FORCE MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR COUNTRY
CLUB ESTATES THIRD ADDITION, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES 10-251, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER IOWA AVENUE PROPERTY LLC, AND
TENANT 808 RESTAURANT & NIGHTCLUB, INC. D/B/A 808 RESTAURANT &
NIGHTCLUB, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 10-252, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MIDWESTONE BANK OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2073 SHERMAN DRIVE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-253, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A PROMISSORY
NOTE AND A MORTGAGE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 410
IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-254, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2445
WHISPERING PRAIRIE AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-255, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF
LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2007 I
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-256, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE
THEATRE THAT ALLOWS THE SALE OF WINE AND BEER UNDER LIMITED
CIRCUMSTANCES IN CITY PARK FROM JUNE 10, 2010 THROUGH JULY 11,
2010.
Correspondence: Alcohol letters from Kristin Dwyer, Brian Flanagan, Greg
Mittelman, Jon Shelness; Sheila Knoploh-Odole regarding Bike lane on Jefferson [staff
response included]; Shannon O'Reilly regarding Boycott Arizona; Cliff Pirnat (X2)
regarding N. Riverside Drive [staff response included]; Proposal to charge fees to Iowa
City Boys Baseball and Kickers letters from Nick Jackson, Mary Murphy; Greg Rockow
regarding Interest in land acquisition; Redistricting letters from Jerry Arganbright, Sarah
Swisher, Lynnette Ammar, Emily Farber, Jone Johnson, Mary Murphy [response from
Tyet Dorau included], John Macatee, Julie Eisele; Charlotte Walker regarding Civil
Rights Case; Olde Towne Village letters from Russell Haught, Lauren and John Naeve,
Sara Taulbee.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Mike Porter, and Tom Lenoch, 363 Willowwind Place, distributed copies of the City's
Human Rights Ordinance and stated that the 21 bar entry ordinance going into effect June 1
was a violation of the ordinance because it discriminated based on age. Moved by
Champion, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from Porter and Lenoch. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Jeanette
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Pilak, UNESCO Director, thanked Iowa City for their support for the UNESCO City of
Literature Project and outlined upcoming activities. Airport Commission Member Greg Farris
invited everyone to attend the Airport Open House on May 22.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to re-set a public hearing for June 1 on a
resolution annexing approximately 2.37-acres of land located at 4265 Oak Crest Hill Road
SE. (ANN10-00001 Johnson County Extension). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to re-set a public hearing for June 1 on an
ordinance rezoning approximately 1.66 -acres of land located at 4265 Oak Crest Hill Road
SE from County Agricultural (A) to Institutional Public (P2) (REZ10-00002 Johnson County
Extension). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 60.32
acres of land from Interim Development-Research Park (ID-RP), to Overlay Planned
Development -Office Research Park (OPD-ORP); and approximately 56.48 acres of land
from Interim Development-Research Park (ID-RP) to Overlay Planned Development-
Research Development Park (OPD-RDP); and approximately 24.49 acres of land from
Interim Development-Research Park (ID-RP) to Overlay Planned Development-Mixed Use
(OPD-MU) for property located northwest of the interchange of State Highway 1 with
Interstate 80 (REZ10-00004 Moss Green). The Mayor asked Council Members to disclose
any ex parte communications, and Council Member Bailey reported. PCD Dir. Davidson
present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Wally Pelds presented a power
point representing ECO 4 Partners, Pelds Engineering, Steve Moss, David Moss, Moss
Family Farms, Moss Green Urban Village Development; and Libris Fidelis.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 60.32 acres of land from Interim Development-Research Park (ID-RP), to
Overlay Planned Development -Office Research Park (OPD-ORP); and approximately 56.48
acres of land from Interim Development-Research Park (ID-RP) to Overlay Planned
Development-Research Development Park (OPD-RDP); and approximately 24.49 acres of
land from Interim Development-Research Park (ID-RP) to Overlay Planned Development-
Mixed Use (OPD-MU) for property located northwest of the interchange of State Highway 1
with Interstate 80 (REZ10-00004 Moss Green), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2010 Operating Budget.
Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 10-257, AMENDING THE
CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2010. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 10-258, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION OF THE
FINANCE DEPARTMENT BY INCREASING ONE ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
POSITION FROM .63FTE TO 1.OFTE AND DECREASING ONE MANAGEMENT ANALYST
POSITION FROM 1.OFTE TO .SFTE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 1516 Sheridan Avenue. No one appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 10-259, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1516 SHERIDAN AVENUE.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement between
the City of Iowa City and Van Meter Industrial, Inc. for Lot 10 of the North Airport
Development Subdivision Part Two and authorizing conveyance in accordance therewith. No
one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 10-260, APPROVING A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND VAN METER
INDUSTRIAL, INC. FOR LOT 10 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
SUBDIVISION PART TWO AND AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE IN ACCORDANCE
THEREWITH. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans; specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Landfill FY09 Stage 1 Cell
Construction Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing
City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No
one appeared.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 10-261, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDFILL FY09 STAGE 1 CELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE
FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Sandusky Storm Sewer
Improvements Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing
City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one
appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 10-262, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SANDUSKY STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR
RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Senior Center Building Envelope
Roof Repairs and Membrane Replacement Project, establishing amount of bid security to
accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and
place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 10-263, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SENIOR CENTER BUILDING ENVELOPE ROOF REPAIRS
AND MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's FY11 Annual Action
Plan which is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan (City Steps) and FY08,
FY09, FY10 Annual Action Plan Amendments, which are sub-parts of Iowa City's 2006-2010
Consolidated Plan (City Steps), and authorizing the city manager to submit said plan and
amendments and all necessary certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, and designating the city manager as the authorized chief executive officer. CD
Coordinator Long presented a power point and present for discussion.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 10-264, ADOPTING IOWA
CITY'S FY11 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN WHICH IS A SUB-PART OF IOWA CITY'S 2011-
2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS) AND FY08, FY09, FY10 ANNUAL ACTION
PLAN AMENDMENTS, WHICH ARE SUB-PARTS OF IOWA CITY'S 2006-2010
CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND AMENDMENTS AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND
DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER. Maryann Dennis, Housing Fellowship, appeared. Individual Council Members
expressed their views, and thanked the HCDC for the time and effort spend in preparing the
recommendations. CD Coordinator Long and CD Planner Hightshoe present for discussion.
Moved by Dickens, seconded by Wright to amend Exhibit A to increase (under Housing
Projects) the IC Housing Rehabilitation -Owner Occupied Budget line by $70,000 to
$282,024. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried, 7/0, all Council Member
present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to amend Exhibit A to add $40,000 (under
Public Facility Projects) the Extend the Dream Foundation -Facility Rehab. The Mayor
declared the motion to amend carried, 7/0, all Council Member present. Moved by
Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to amend Exhibit A by removing (under Housing Projects)
funding for the Isis Investment LLC -Rental of $208,000. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried, 5/2, with the
following division of voice vote: Ayes: Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn. Nays:
Bailey, Wright. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the amended resolution adopted
increasing IC Housing Rehabilitation -Owner Occupied; adding Extend the Dream
Foundation -Facility Rehab.; and removing Isis Investment LLC -Rental. Moved by Bailey,
seconded by Wilburn, to amend the resolution by adding back to Exhibit A (under Housing
Projects) funding for the Isis Investment LLC -Rental of $208,000. The Mayor declared the
motion to amend the resolution carried, 6/1, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes:
Bailey, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright. Nays: Champion. Absent: None.
Council Member Champion left the meeting due to illness.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's Citizen Participation
Plan and authorizing the city manager to submit said plan and all necessary certifications to
the U.S. department of Housing and Urban Development, and designating the city manager
as the authorized chief executive officer. No one appeared.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 10-265, ADOPTING IOWA
CITY'S CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE
CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 10-266, ESTABLISHING
FUNDS FOR THE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ACTIVITIES, AND AID-TO-AGENCIES THROUGH THE USE OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
FUNDS. CD Coordinator Long present for discussion. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright
that Aid to Agencies be removed from the resolution and provide for HCDC
recommendations in the future. Individual Council Members expressed their views. After
discussion motion to amend withdrawn and a majority of Council requested that the
discussion of HCDC providing recommendation for the Aid to Agencies funding starting in
FY12 be scheduled for an upcoming work session. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Champion absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance consider an ordinance
amending Title 17 of the City Code, entitled "Building and Housing," Chapter 1, entitled,
"Building Code," Section 3, entitled "Amendments to Code," to change the effective date of
Section 313.1 of the International Residential Code, be given first consideration. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance providing that general
property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Moss Green
Urban Village Urban Renewal Area, in the City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, State of
Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, Iowa
City Community School District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for
payment of principal and interest on loans, rebates, grants, monies advanced to and
indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said city in connection with
said urban renewal redevelopment project, be given second vote. The following individuals
appeared: Garry Klein, 628 - 2"d Ave.; Wally Pelds, ECO 4 Partners and Pelds Engineering;
Tom Fiegen. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to accept correspondence from Jared Vincent, ECO
4 Partners. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Champion absent.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, that the ordinance amending Title 8,
entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 5, entitled "Miscellaneous Offenses," Section 2,
entitled "Aggressive Panhandling," to prohibit soliciting for money in limited areas in the
downtown, be given second vote. The following individuals appeared: Garry Klein, 628 - 2nd
Ave.; Libris Fidelis, Capitol House Apts.; Davis Smithers, Wellman; Sarah Clark, 509 Brown
St.; Darcy Bennett, Ex. Dir. of Dance Marathon; and Tom Fiegen. Individual Council
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Members expressed their views.. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/1/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Bailey, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn. Nays: Wright.
Abstaining: Dickens. Absent: Champion. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to accept
correspondence from: Garry Klein; and Libris Fidelis. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 6/0, Champion absent.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 6, entitled
"Public Health and Safety," Chapter 10, entitled "Smoke Free Places," to prohibit smoking
throughout City Plaza and near sidewalk cafes and to make the smoking prohibition at the
farmers market consistent with the expansion in hours and location, be given second vote.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Champion absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, that 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. 10-4389, AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "RULES OF THE ROAD," SECTION 6, ENTITLED
"SPEED RESTRICTIONS," SUB-SECTION B, ENTITLED "EXCEPTIONS," be voted on for
final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion
absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Wilburn, that ORD. 10-4390, AMENDING TITLE 1,
ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "GENERAL PENALTY,"
SECTION 2D TO PROVIDE THAT THE CIVIL PENALTY FOR OVER-OCCUPANCY OF A
RENTAL UNIT BE $750.00 FOR FIRST VIOLATION AND $1,000.00 FOR SECOND AND
SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS UNDER BOTH THE ZONING CODE AND THE HOUSING
CODE, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 10-267, AUTHORIZING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION
OF PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL #610, TO BE EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Champion absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 10-268, AUTHORIZING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL #183, AFL-CIO, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 10-269, RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE POLICE
LABOR RELATIONS ORGANIZATION OF IOWA CITY TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 10-270, ESTABLISHING
CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLANS FOR CONFIDENTIAVADMINISTRATIVE
EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES FOR FY11 AND FY12. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 10-271, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH
SUMMER OF THE ARTS, INC. TO ALLOW THE TEMPORARY AND LIMITED SALE,
CONSUMPTION AND POSSESSION OF BEER DURING ARTS FEST AND JAZZ FEST
WITHIN A SPECIFIED AREA ON A CITY STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Champion absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Wilburn,
seconded by Wright, to accept correspondence from Donald G. Thompson. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Champion absent.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 10-272, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Carter & Associates Coralville, for $304,760.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2010 MUSCATINE AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 10-273, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Streb Construction Co. for $2,100,697.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE SYCAMORE STREET FROM LANGENBERG AVENUE TO U.S. HIGHWAY 6
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 10-274, 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 STANLEY
CONSULTANTS, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES CONSOLIDATION PROJECT. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy to Historic Preservation
Commission for an At-Large position, for unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending
March 29, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2010.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy on Senior Center Commission for an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2011. Applications must be received
by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2010. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to accept
correspondence from Charlotte Walker; Jay Honohan. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Champion absent.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Wilburn, to appoint Jose Assouline, 814 Camp Cardinal
Road, to the Airport Commission for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending
March 1, 2012; appoint Holly Carver, 2301 E. Washington St., to the Library Board of
Trustees for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending June 30, 2013; appoint
Peter Jochimsen, 1010 Woodlawn, to the Police Citizen Review Board for an unexpired term,
effective July 1, 2010, ending September 1, 2013; and appoint Matt Lincoln, 715 Caroline
Ave., to the Youth Advisory Commission, for atwo-year term January 1, 2010 -December
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31, 2011 for Regina representative. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Champion absent.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment -One vacancy to
fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term January 1, 2007 -
December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment -One vacancy to fill afive-year term
January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission -One vacancy to fill a
six-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission -One
vacancy to fill asix-year term January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2015; Appeals, Board of -
One vacancy to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, for a Mechanical
Professional; Youth Advisory Commission -One vacancy to fill atwo-year term
January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010, One (1) person -Tate High. 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.]
Council Member Wright reminded the public of the Historic Preservation Commission
tour of historic homes on May 16.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn noted the annual bike, bus, car race coming up for Bike to
Work week, and stated Members would be discussing participation.
Council Member Bailey thanked everyone who participated in the 319 Festival in
Wetherby Park.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn meeting 9:45 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Champion absent.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk