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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 15, 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, O'Brien, D.
Brotherton, Morris, Scott.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, 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: June 1, Special Council Work Session; June 1, Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete; June 4, Special Council Work Session.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any
recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate
Council action): Airport Commission -April 29, 2010; Airport Commission -April 15,
2010; Historic Preservation Commission -May 13, 2010; Parks and Recreation
Commission -April 7, 2010.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Renewal: Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & GO # 422, 513 S.
Riverside Dr.; Class B Beer Permit for NPC International, Inc., dba Pizza Hut # 4358,
1926 Keokuk St.; Class C Beer Permit for EI Paso Tienda y Taqueria, Inc., dba EI
Paso the Mexican Store, 609 Hollywood Blvd.; Class C Liquor License for GFP, Inc.,
dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 West; Outdoor Service Area for GFP, Inc.,
dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 West; Class E Liquor License for Iowa
CVS Pharmacy, LLC, dba CVS/Pharmacy #8547, 2425 Muscatine Ave; RES. 10-303,
TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Public Hearings: RES. 10-304, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,405,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2010, (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE
PURPOSE) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 10-305, FIXING DATE FOR A
MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2010, (FOR A GENERAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 10-306, FIXING
DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2010, (FOR A
GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF
IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 10-307,
FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
NOT TO EXCEED $665,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2010, (FOR
A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF
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IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 10-308,
DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $7,420,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 20108, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING
PROCEDURES; RES. 10-309, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 12, 2010,
ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION
& FEES," CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES,
BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES," ARTICLE 5 ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE
DISPOSAL," OF THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE OR CHANGE RESIDENTIAL
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FEES; RES. 10-310, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON JULY 12, 2010 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARKS DEPARTMENT
MAINTENANCE FACILITY 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.
Resolutions: RES. 10-311, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE COMMUNITY
DISASTER GRANT DEMOLITIONS PROJECT -CONTRACT 2; RES. 10-312,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 404 HAZARD MITIGATION PROPERTY
ACQUISITION DEMOLITIONS PROJECT -CONTRACT 2; RES. 10-313,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE COMMUNITY DISASTER GRANT
DEMOLITIONS PROJECT -CONTRACT 1; RES. 10-314, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A RESALE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2449
ASTER AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-315, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST
COMPANY, HILLS, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 237 BRENTWOOD
DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-316, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MIDWESTONE BANK,
IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 101 LINDEMANN DRIVE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Letter from the DTA regarding solicitation ordinance (This
letter was included in the June 3, 2010 Information Packet); Sheila Knoploh-Odole
regarding Street maintenance; Cindy Roberts regarding Thank you from the Iowa City
Neighborhood Council; Jim Knapp (X2) regarding Storm sewer; Patrick Dolan
regarding Cameras on ped mall; Joyce Barker, Jane Klitzka regarding Affordable
Housing [Distributed at 6/14 Work Session].
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Caleb Brown, 5 S. Johnson St., expressed concerns about downtown Iowa City /
Pedestrian Mall as a result of the recently passed panhandler and smoking ordinances.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 24.35 acres
located West of Mormon Trek Boulevard, South of Highway 1, and adjacent to the City View
Drive from Highway Commercial (CH-1) to Intensive Commercial (CI-1) (REZ10-00008
Billion). PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point. Dave Larsen, representing the
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applicant, appeared. The Mayor asked Council Members to disclose any ex parte
communications, and none were reported.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance rezoning approximately
24.35 acres located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard, South of Highway 1, and adjacent to
the City View Drive from Highway Commercial (CH-1) to Intensive Commercial (CI-1), be
given first vote (Billion). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Iowa City Zoning Code,
Section 14-4E-8, Nonconforming Development. PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion.
No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance amending the Iowa City
Zoning Code, Section 14-4E-8, Nonconforming Development, 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 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. PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion. No
one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Wright, that the 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, be given first vote.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Bailey, 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 to be
waived, and that ORD. 10-4395, REZONING APPROXIMATELY 1.66 -ACRES OF LAND
FROM COUNTY AGRICULTURAL (C-AG) TO INSTITUTIONAL PUBLIC (P2) ZONE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4265 OAK CREST HILL ROAD SE (REZ10-00002), be voted 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 Bailey, seconded by Wright, 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 Wilburn,
seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Sandra Steil. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to defer to July 12 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). PCD Dir. Davidson present
for discussion, and noted item should also be deferred later in the agenda. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Moved by Wright, seconded by Bailey, to defer to July 12 the resolution approving the
preliminary plat of Moss Green Urban Village, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB10-00005). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A hearing was held on renewal of a Class C Liquor License for 808 Restaurant & Night
Club, Inc. dba 808 Restaurant & Night Club, Inc., 121 Iowa Avenue. The following individuals
appeared: Atty. Matthew Adam, representing 808 Restaurant & Night Club; Owner Robert
Uchida, 808 Restaurant & Night Club; and Police Sgt. Brotherton.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to deny in accordance with staff
recommendation Class C Liquor License for 808 Restaurant & Night Club, Inc. dba 808
Restaurant & Night Club, Inc. 121 Iowa Avenue. 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 an ordinance amending Title 3, "Finances, Taxation and
Fees", Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties", Section
3, "Potable Water Use and Service". Public Works Dir. & Acting Asst. City Manager Fosse
presented information.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Wright, that the ordinance amending Title 3, "Finances,
Taxation and Fees", Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and
Penalties", Section 3, "Potable Water Use and Service", 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 approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 420t" Street 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 Mims, to adopt RES. 10-317, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 420T" STREET 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 Peninsula Flood Mitigation
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 Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 10-318, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PENINSULA FLOOD MITIGATION 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.
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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 Bowery Street Brick Repair Project -
Summit Street to Clark Street, 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. 10-319, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE BOWERY STREET BRICK REPAIR PROJECT -SUMMIT
STREET TO CLARK STREET, 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. 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 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 second vote. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to defer to July 12 the 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 Wilburn, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 10-320, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Connolly Construction, Inc. for $4,690,386.48 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDFILL STAGE 1 CELL CONSTRUCTION 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. 10-321, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Jim Giese Commercial Roofing, Inc. for $ 122,800.00 AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SENIOR CENTER BUILDING ENVELOPE ROOF REPAIRS
AND MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT PROJECT 2010. 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. 10-322, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SHORT TERM
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE HORACE MANN BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL
PROGRAM (BASP) FOR THE USE OF 435 SOUTH LINN STREET FOR THEIR SUMMER
PROGRAM. 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. 10-323, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER AND THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE, AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST,
ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PURCHASE TWO HOMES IN THE PARKVIEW
TERRACE SUBDIVISION WITH COMMUNITY DISASTER GRANT FUNDS. Affirmative roll
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call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to make the following appointments to Boards
and Commissions: appoint Andrew Litton, 331 N. Van Buren, to the Historic Preservation
Commission for an At-Large position, to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment,
ending March 29, 2011; appoint Rosamond Hanson, 320 E. Washington Street, #8C, to the
Senior Center Commission to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending
December 31, 2011. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term January 1, 2007 -December 31,
2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31,
2013; Airport Zoning Commission for asix-year term 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; Youth Advisory Commission for Tate High for atwo-year term
January 1, 2009 -December 31, 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 previously announced vacancies: Housing and Community
Development Commission for three vacancies for 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.
The Mayor announced the current vacancy: Police Citizens Review Board for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending September 1, 2012. Applications must
be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Moved by Champion, seconded by
Wilburn, to accept correspondence from Janie Braverman. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Mayor Hayek congratulated area soccer teams on their seasons and state
championships; and announced that Iowa City was recently ranked as the community with
the second highest volunteerism rate in the country.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilburn encouraged citizens to attend the June teeth ceremony
planned for Saturday, June 19 at the Old Capitol Town Center commemorating the end of
slavery.
Council Member Wright reminded everyone of the community open house planned at
the Joint Emergency Communication Center on Saturday, June 19.
Council Member Bailey congratulated area soccer teams, and the Summer of the Arts
for a terrific Arts Fest; and reminded everyone to attend the Pride Festival June 19-20.
Council Member Dickens noted Herteen & Stocker was sponsoring the Friday Night
Concert Series starting at 6:30 in front of the Sheraton.
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Interim City Manager Helling noted media reports regarding the School of Music
relocating and stated City representatives are meeting regularly with the developer and the
University and more information will be provided as details become available.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to adjourn meeting 8:00 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Mari K. Karr, City Clerk
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Date: June 9, 2010
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 1, 2010, 5:35 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn (arrived 5:50), Wright
UISG: Higgins
Staff: Helling, Fosse, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Howard, Hightshoe, Brotherton,
Hargadine, Rackis, Ford, O'Malley
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
MOSS GREEN URBAN VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT [agenda # 13]
PCD Dir. Davidson, Associate Planner Howard, and City Atty. Dilkes provided information. A
memo from Associate Planner Howard was distributed, " REZ 10-00004/SUB10-00005 -Moss
Green Urban Village", detailing a recent development in the wetlands identified by the Army
Corps of Engineers. Staff reviewed the aspects of the development agreement. After
discussion a majority of Council agreed to:
o Proceed with second consideration of the rezoning (not expedite) -item # 4f
o Defer consideration of the preliminary plat until June 15 -item # 4g
o Proceed with final consideration of TIF ordinance -item # 12
o Defer development agreement until June 15 -item #13
AGENDA ITEMS
(Item # 9 -Ordinance amending Title 10 ... "Public Ways and Property," ... "Parks and
Recreation Regulations," to regulate the commercial use of parks.) In response to Council
Member Bailey, Interim City Manager Helling and City Atty. Dilkes stated the intent was to
formalize the procedure for commercial activities in the parks.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS-FUNCTION. POLICIES AND GENDER BALANCE [IP#2 of 5/27
Info Packet]
City Atty. Dilkes, Interim City Manager Helling and City Clerk Karr presented information and
responded to questions. The discussion focused on three issues:
- Gender Balance - A majority agree to proceed with gender balance procedures as
outlined in the City Clerk's memo.
- "Policies" related to public speaking event co-sponsored by Human Rights Commission
- Majority expressed interest in articulation of the linkage between by-laws and a
program or speaker; and request the City Atty. research how other institutions such as
the University handle vetting speakers.
- "Functions" explore possible consolidations -Schedule for another work session
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined to implement gender balance. (Karr)
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June 1, 2010
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING DISCUSSION ISSUES [IP#3 of 5/27 Info Packet]
PCD Dir. Davidson and CD Planner Hightshoe present for discussion and distributed two
handouts:
1. Table of Income Guidelines
2. City of Iowa City Map
CDBG/HOME-Assisted Rental Housing, LIHTC, and HUD Project-based Rental Housing
Police Chief Hargadine responded to questions. Council requested the following items prior to
the continued discussion on June 14:
^ Materials from a staff and Chamber visit to Davenport re their program
^ Market Analysis done in 2007, and nine recommendations contained therein
^ Define terminology being used [Housing Adm. Rackis provided for Press Citizen
editorial]
Council agreed to proceed with a scheduled discussion of the issue on June 14th regardless of
the JCCOG discussion of the matter previously. PCD Dir. Davidson noted the interest by staff
to clarify direction on June 14 of city-funded affordable housing programs as outlined at the end
of his May 26 memo.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined (Davidson)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [May 13,20,27]
None
COUNCIL TIME
In response to Council Member Champion, City Atty. Dilkes stated charges are much more
difficult to prove against a bar because of fake I.D.'s and the current Code provides the ability to
charge the individual.
BUDGET PRIORITIES
None
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP#4]
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
1. Mayor Hayek stated he and Council Member Bailey will be meeting with I Jobs
representatives on June 2 to discuss funds received for various projects.
2. Council Member Champion reported she would be attending the Splash Pad dedication
ceremony on June Stn
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULES
None
Meeting adjourned 6:50 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 6/1/10
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.
Moved and seconded 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 AMOCO, 370 Scott Ct.; Class C Liquor
License for Cigarette Outlet #18, 1901 Broadway St.; Class C Liquor License for
Colonial Lanes, 2253 Highway 218 S.; Class C Liquor License for Shakespeare's, 819
S. First Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Cafe, Inc., 121 N. Linn St.; Class
C Liquor License for Vito's, 118 E. College St.; Class C Beer Permit for 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
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 10-277, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
Official Actions
June 1, 2010
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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 3~d 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
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
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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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne, appeared with concerns regarding handicap accessibility in
the Iowa City Public Library restrooms.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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) 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).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-291, FOR A VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF
APPROXIMATELY 2.37-ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 4265 OAK CREST HILL ROAD
SE (ANN 10-00001).
Moved and seconded that the 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), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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 second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Correspondence received from Jared Vincent.
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Moved and seconded to defer to June 15 a resolution approving the preliminary plat of
Moss Green Urban Village, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB10-00005). The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-292, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF BROOKWOOD POINTE, SECOND TO FIFTH ADDITIONS, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB10-
00006).
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 and seconded to deny a Class C Liquor License for Column, Inc. dba Sports
Column, 12 S. Dubuque Street, in accordance with staff recommendation. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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
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. 10-294, 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.
Moved and seconded 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. Correspondence received from Bryson Dean, Sarah Furnish, Karen,
Kubby, Libris Fidelis, Ashley Orr, Garry Klein, Heather Hood-Davis.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 10 of the City Code, entitled
"Public Ways and Property," Chapter 9, entitled "Parks and Recreation Regulations," to
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regulate the commercial use of parks, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on
for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 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. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded 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.
Correspondence received from Sarah Furnish.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-297, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY2011 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
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IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE PROVISION OF
TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-299, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SANDUSKY STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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. David Nerper, 209
Person St., appeared. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence submitted by Ream.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence submitted by Ream. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. 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
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
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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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 9:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s/Marian~K~rry, CCity,Clerk , /
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Date: June 9, 2010
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 4, 2010, 8:00 AM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright (arrived 8:05)
Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr
Others Present: Bob Slavin, Paul Wenbert
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
City Manager Search
Bob Slavin and Paul Wenbert, Slavin Management Consultants, reviewed the City Manager
search process and suggested timeline. After discussion a Council majority agreed to proceed
as follows:
June 11 - Professional Announcement / Ad publication
June 14 - Distribute recruitment profile
Approval of recruitment profile by June 16. Schedule special work
session for 5:30 PM on June 15 (prior to scheduled formal
meeting)
June 28 - Publication in professional bulletins
July 23 - Application deadline
August 17 - Distribution of confidential consultant report with candidate list
August 20 - Progress report meeting with consultant (2 hour executive session)
September 20 - Interviewing candidates sometime that week *
September 27 - Finalists return with spouses sometime that week +
* Council interviews only
+ Scheduled with Board & Commission chairs; Former Mayors, Department Heads, and
Council. Also would include a meet and greet in the community.
Meeting adjourned 8:45 AM.
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
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 3~d 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"a 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 ICARE 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.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk