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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 12, 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, Moran, Robertson,
Hargadine, Davidson, O'Malley, Panos.
The Mayor proclaimed Americans with Disabilities Week - July 18-24, 2010, Keith
Ruff, Access 2 Independence accepting.
A presentation was made by Mayor Hayek to Coach Mike Parker and members of the
West High State Champions Girls Track & Field Team; and to Coach Brad Stiles and
members of the West High State Champion Boys Soccer Team. Mayor Hayek also
congratulated the soccer teams from City High and Regina on their great seasons.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, 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 14, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; June 14, Special
Council Work Session; June 15, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete; June
15, Special Council Work Session; June 30, Joint Meeting, Special Council Work
Session.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action).
Human Rights Commission -May 18, 2010; Senior Center Commission -April
22, 2010; Board of Adjustment -May 12, 2010; Parks and Recreation Commission -
May 12, 2010; Airport Commission -May 20, 2010; Telecommunications Commission
- May 24, 2010; Housing and Community Development Commission -April 15, 2010;
Planning and Zoning Commission -May 20, 2010; Public Art Advisory Committee -
May 6, 2010; Public Art Advisory Committee -June 4, 2010.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Hildago, Inc., dba EI Cactus Authentic Mexican
Cuisine, 1921 Keokuk St. (Revised staff memo recommending approval distributed.)
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Firewater, LLC, dba Firewater, 347 S. Gilbert
St.; Class C Liquor License for Weekes-Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of Foreign
Wars dba Weekes-Van Eck Post #3949, 609 Highway 6 East; Class C Beer Permit for
Walgreen Co., dba Walgreens #5077, 2214 Muscatine Ave.; Class C Liquor License
for Dublin Underground, Inc., dba Dublin Underground, 5 S. Dubuque St.; Special
Class C Liquor License for D & E Restaurant, Inc., dba Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe, 19 S.
Dubuque St.; Class E Liquor License for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's Grocery,
Inc., 401 E. Market St.; Class C Beer Permit for WEMCOR, LLC, dba La Reyna
Grocery Store, 1937 Keokuk St.; Class C Liquor License for Roy L. Chopek/Walter L.
Bud Ott, Post #17, dba American Legion, Roy L. Chopek Post #17, 3016 Muscatine
Avenue; Class B Beer Permit for Jimmy Jack's, Inc., dba Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack,
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1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy Jack's, Inc., dba Jimmy
Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd. Class E Liquor License for Hartig Drug
Co., Inc., dba Hartig Drug Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Liquor License
for David L. Alberhasky dba Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market St.; Special Class
C Liquor License for P & M Restaurant, Inc., dba Sushi Popo, 725 Mormon Trek Blvd.;
Class C Liquor License for Pub Gal, Inc., dba IC Uglys, 210 N. Linn St.; Class C
Liquor License for I.C. Mill Associates, LLC, Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.;
Outdoor Service Area for I.C. Mill Associates, LLC, Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington
St.; RES. 10-324, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT for I.C. Mill Associates, LLC, Mill
Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; Class C Beer Permit for Kmart Corporation, dba Big
Kmart #4315, 901 Hollywood Blvd.
Motions. Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,463,299.36 for the period
of May 1 through May 31, 2010, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit.
Public Hearing: Set a public hearing for August 17, 2010 regarding an
amendment to Iowa City's FY11 Annual Action Plan, that is a sub-part of Iowa City's
2011-2015 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. City Steps).
Resolutions: RES. 10-325, 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 207 BRENTWOOD
DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-326, 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 3
THISTLE COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-327, 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 2440 TOWNCREST
DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES 10-328, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2035 WESTERN ROAD, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-329, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 718 WALNUT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
10-330, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE, A
REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, AND A STATEMENT OF LIFE LIEN FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 416 DOUGLAS COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-
331,AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2409 ASTER AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-332,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RESALE AND OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT REGARDING THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2409 ASTER AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-333,
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ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 404 HAZARD MITIGATION PROPERTY
ACQUISITION DEMOLITIONS PROJECT; RES. 10-334, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SALT STORAGE FACILITY OAKLAND CEMETERY PROJECT; RES. 10-
335, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNITED WAY OF JOHNSON COUNTY; RES. 10-
336, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CEDAR RAPIDS AND IOWA CITY RAILWAY
COMPANY; RES. 10-337, ACCEPTING TWO SCULPTURES CREATED BY VALERY
KOVALEV OF ANTON CHEKHOV AND ANNA AKMATOVA AS A GIFT FROM
HOWARD HORAN AND STEPHEN DEWEY TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 10-338, ACCEPTING TWO SCULPTURES CREATED BY VALERY KOVALEV
OF ARTHUR AND MARY JO SMALL AND FAMILY AS A GIFT FROM ARTHUR
SMALL TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-339, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR A SUMMER SUBSIDIZED
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AT THE ANIMAL CONTROL AND ADOPTION CENTER.
Correspondence. Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of (1)
NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign and installation of (1) STOP sign on the
northeast corner of the intersection of South Linn Street and East Harrison Street;
Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) STOP sign at the
northeast corner of the intersection of Highland Court and South Gilbert Court;
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (2) STOP signs on the
northwest and southeast corners of the easternmost intersection of Wintergreen Drive
and Jamie Lane, (1) STOP sign on the southeast corner of Wintergreen Drive and
Richmond Lane, and (1) STOP sign on the southeast corner of the westernmost
intersection of Wintergreen Drive and Jamie Lane; JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding Establishment of a 6 AM - 12 PM Farmer's Market Saturday TOW-
AWAY ZONE for the metered parking spaces on the north side of the 400 block of
East Washington Street; Mike Heilman regarding Gnat Complaint [staff response
included]; Brad McCusker regarding Traffic Noise; Mitchell Swanson regarding
Refueling assistance for drivers with disabilities [staff response included]; Beatrice
Boltz regarding Boy's & Girl's Club for South East Side of Iowa City; Jim Surratt
regarding 9-5 shift steadily vanishes; Kate Coyle regarding Nuclear Weapons Free
Zone; Caroline Dieterle regarding City of Ann Arbor Phosphorus Ordinance and Lawn
Fertilizers; Ron Fournier regarding NWS Cedar River @ Cedar Rapids River Forecast;
Claire Perlman regarding Interview for the Daily Iowan; Mary Kay Adams regarding
Properly tax issue; Theodore Lensing regarding Ped Mall Smoking Ban.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Cindy Roberts, 2034 Grantwood St., thanked Council for efforts in dealing with
neighborhood issues and concerns.
Moved by Wilburn, 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
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which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 10-4396, 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), 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 Wilburn, seconded by Mims, 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. The Mayor asked for any ex parte communications and none were
reported. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to accept correspondence from David
Larsen. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
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 be waived,
and that ORD. 10-4397, AMENDING THE IOWA CITY ZONING CODE, SECTION 14-4E-8,
NONCONFORMING DEVELOPMENT, 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 Bailey, 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 Wright, seconded by Bailey, 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. 10-4398, 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 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 Champion, seconded by Bailey, to defer indefinitely 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to defer indefinitely 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.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $5,405,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2010.
Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 10-340, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $5,405,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2010. 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 instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2010.
Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 10-341, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES
2010. 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 instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2010.
Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 10-342, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES
2010. 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 instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $665,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2010.
No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 10-343, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $665,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES
2010. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 10-344, DIRECTING SALE OF
$7,420,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 20106. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to approve a Tax Exemption Certificate
authorizing and providing for the issuance of $7,420,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series
20106, and levying a tax to pay said bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Dickens, to approve a Continuing Disclosure
Certificate authorizing and providing for the issuance of $7,420,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 20106, and levying a tax to pay said bonds. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 10-345, AUTHORIZING AND
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $7,420,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
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SERIES 20106, AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "City Finances,
Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines,
and Penalties," Section 3-4-5, entitled "Solid Waste Disposal," of the City Code to increase or
change certain solid waste charges. Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 3, entitled
"City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges,
Bonds, Fines, and Penalties," Section 3-4-5, entitled "Solid Waste Disposal," of the City Code
to increase or change certain solid waste charges, 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 Parks Department Maintenance
Facility 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 Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 10-346, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARKS DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE FACILITY
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.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to consider repeal of referred measure as
proposed by citizen referendum: Now, therefore be it resolved that Ordinance No. 10-4388,
which amended the bar entry age from nineteen (19) years of age to the "legal age", which is
currently twenty-one (21) years of age, be repealed. The Mayor declared the motion
defeated, 1/6, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Bailey. Nays: Champion,
Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None. Moved by Champion, seconded by
Wilburn, to accept correspondence from John Deeth, Brandt Heitman, Elizabeth Kopriva.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 10-347, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE JOHNSON COUNTY AUDITOR TO PLACE THE QUESTION OF
WHETHER TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 10-4388, WHICH AMENDED THE BAR ENTRY
AGE FROM NINETEEN (19) YEARS OF AGE TO THE "LEGAL AGE", WHICH IS
CURRENTLY TWENTY-ONE (21) YEARS OF AGE, BEFORE THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AT THE GENERAL ELECTION ON
NOVEMBER 2, 2010. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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 be waived,
and that ORD. 10-4399 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 voted on for final
passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, 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 Champion, seconded by Mims, that ORD. 10-4400, 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 passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 10-348, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY DOGPAC
FOR JOINT MAINTENANCE OF AND SHARING REVENUES GENERATED FROM THE
THORNBERRY AND RITA'S RANCH OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to defer indefinitely 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 Mims, to adopt RES. 10-349, APPROVING A
CONTRACT WITH THE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (NDC) FOR SERVICES TO
ENABLE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN IOWA CITY. 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. 10-350, RESCINDING THE
2007 COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM
FOR DRUGS AND ALCOHOL AND ESTABLISHING A NEW COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S
LICENSE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 10-351, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SOUTHGATE
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LLC FOR THE LEASE AND OCCUPATION OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT SUITE 1067 HIGHWAY 6 EAST (PEPPERWOOD PLAZA), IOWA CITY,
IOWA FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING AND OPERATING AN IOWA CITY POLICE
DEPARTMENT SUBSTATION. Police Chief Hargadine present for discussion. The
following individuals appeared: Joelyn Brandon, 1102 Hollywood Blvd # 15; Theresa
McKenzie, 2511 Aster Ave.; Kenya Badgett, 1929 Lakeside Dr.; and Henri Harper. 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 Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 10-352, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A TRANSFER AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE JOINT EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION
SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF JOHNSON COUNTY (JECSA) FOR THE TRANSFER OF
ACCRUED VACATION AND SICK LEAVE OF FORMER IOWA CITY EMPLOYEES.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 10-353, CONCERNING
MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATIONS' 2010 UPDATING OF RATES FOR
BASIC CABLE SERVICES. 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. 10-354, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN APPLICATION FOR I-JOBS II GRANT FUNDS TO BUILD A
LEVEE BETWEEN MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD AND CRANDIC RAILROAD ALONG THE
WEST SIDE OF THE IOWA RIVER. 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. 10-355, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Feldman Concrete for $152,926.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
FY 2010 SIDEWALK INFILL PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 10-356, AWARDING
CONTRACT to LL Pelting Company for $2,199,318.22 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE FY 2011 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 10-357, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Price Industrial Electric for $737,130.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE PENINSULA FLOOD MITIGATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 10-358, AWARDING
CONTRACT to All American Concrete for $192,410.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE BOWERY STREET BRICK REPAIR PROJECT. 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. 10-359, AWARDING
CONTRACT Minger Construction, Inc. for $4,455,234.80 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE 420T" STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 10-360, 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
SHOEMAKER & HAALAND PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE BUTLER BRIDGE PEDESTRIAN TRAIL 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. 10-361, ADOPTING AN
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW
REMOVAL, SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND DIRECTING
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THE CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR
COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES, as amended. Moved by
Wright, seconded by Dickens, to defer until August 17 the assessments for 808 E. Davenport
St. and 2360 Willowbrooke Ln. The Mayor declared the motion to defer 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 as amended. Moved by
Wright, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from Robert Crane and Sorauyah
Hamilton, Fern Davis. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Dickens, to make the following appointments to Boards
and Commissions: reappoint Holly Hart, 228 S Summit, #C-6 and appoint Scott Dragoo, 910
S. Dodge Street, #1, for two vacancies to the Housing and Community Development
Commission for three-year terms September 1, 2010 -September 1, 2013; appoint Harry
Olmstead, 1951 Hannah Jo Court, to the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term,
effective August 1, 2010 -January 1, 2013. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. 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 remaining vacancy for the Housing and Community
Development Commission for three-year term September 1, 2010 -September 1, 2013, will
be readvertised.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: 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 for afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31,
2013, for a Mechanical Professional; Police Citizens Review Board for an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, ending September 1, 2012; Youth Advisory Commission for a
two-year term, January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010 for (1) person from Tate High.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2010.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Dickens, to reappoint Connie Champion to the Seats
Paratransit Advisory Committee for atwo-year term July 1, 2010 -June 30, 2012, 2008. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Dickens reported he hosted the Friends of Hickory Hill and the
Johnson County Heritage Trust who were trying to raise $40,000 to repair damage at Hickory
Hill Park because of recent rains, and encouraged interested citizens to visit their website for
details on helping; noting an individual had promised matching funds.
Council Member Bailey thanked volunteers and staff for the great Jazz Festival and
fireworks over the fourth of July week-end; and encouraged people to visit the Iowa City Book
Festival website for details on events planned for Sunday, July 18.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn welcomed the new Iowa City School Supt Steve Murley and
encouraged people to attend the welcome reception scheduled for July 13.
Complete Description
July 12, 2010
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Council Member Wright noted the Joint Emergency Communications Center went live
on June 29.
Council Member Champion referenced an article in the Des Moines Register regarding
the Regency Trailer Park and stated the Park was in Johnson County and not in the City, and
requested information on how the City does inspect trailer parks within the city limits.
Mayor Hayek reported on a Metropolitan Coalition meeting /retreat he attended July 8
with Mayor Pro tem Wilburn and Interim City Manager Helling, noting Mayor Pro tem Wilburn
is chair, and stated he felt Iowa City should continue to play a strong role in the group.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn meeting 8:20 p.m. and return to
work session. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Matthew J. Hay yor
Mar K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 6/14/10
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 6:30 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 6:55 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 Jerk
Subm~t d for /ublication - 6/16/2010.
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Date: June 14, 2010
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 14, 2010, 6:55 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright
UISG: Higgins
Staff: Helling, Fosse, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Howard, Morris, O'Malley
(After special formal meeting and executive session)
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
LOCATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING [IP#2]
Mayor Hayek reported that the City Attorney's office had received a document last Friday
(material distributed in 6/7 Information Packet) from the Greater Housing Fellowship alleging
illegal activity and discrimination with the City's housing decisions. After discussions with the
City Attorney, and fellow Councilors, it has been decided the agenda item will not be discussed.
City Atty. Dilkes noted that given the threat of litigation she advised members to not discuss the
allegations with the Housing Fellowship or the community.
LATE ADDITIONS
Council agreed to the following revisions and/or additions to the formal agenda:
- # 13a - (revision) awarding contract of the Senior Center Building Envelope Roof
Repairs & membrane Replacement Project 2010 to Jim Giese Commercial Roofing, Inc.
of Dubuque, la.
- # 13b - (addition) approving and authorizing 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
- # 13c - (addition) authorizing the City Manager and the Mayor to execute....all
documents necessary to purchase two homes in the Parkview Terrace Subdivision with
Community Disaster Grant Funds
METROPOLITIAN COALITION LOBBYIST DAVID ADELMAN
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn introduced Metropolitan Coalition Lobbyist David Adelman. Mr.
Adelman presented information on his work with the Coalition and distributed the following:
Legislative Report -End of Session Report
Metropolitan Coalition 2010 Legislative Priorities (as of 11/17/09)
David Adelman (Biography)
Council Work Session
June 14, 2010
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PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS [b,c,f]
PCD Dir. Davidson presented information on the following items:
b) AMENDING THE IOWA CITY ZONING CODE, SECTION 14-4E-8,
NONCONFORMING DEVELOPMENT.
Associate Planner Howard presented an overview of the proposed amendment and
a power point.
c) 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.
d) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MOSS
GREEN URBAN VILLAGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB10-00005) (DEFERRED
FROM 6/1)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Historic Preservation Commission -Andrew Litton
Senior Center -Rosamond Hanson
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar # 2c (7) -resolution approving cigarette permits) City Clerk Karr noted
that all the establishments listed have made formal application for renewal.
2. (Consent Calendar # 2f (2) -letter from Shiela Knoploh-Odole re street maintenance)
Council Members questioned street maintenance of bicycle lanes. PW Dir. & Interim Asst.
City Manager Fosse outlined current practice and procedures, noting that streets are swept
the entire year with two street sweepers; noting he was checking into the possibility renting,
rather than purchasing, a sweeper. The matter will be discussed again at budget time.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [June 3 & 10]
June 3~d Information Packet
no discussion
June 10th Information Packet
1. (IP19) Council Member Mims noted the May 12 Parks & Recreation Commission draft
minutes and discussion of three parcels of land being considered for donating to the
City; and questioned the process for acceptance of donated land. PCD Director
Davidson present for discussion.
2. (IP18) Mayor Hayek questioned the substance of the request from John Mikelson..
Interim City Manager Helling will follow up with Mr. Mikelson and follow up with Mayor
Hayek. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn cited a request to sign the Mayors Climate Protection
Agreement when he was Mayor, and noted Council feedback and direction to proceed.
Council Work Session
June 14, 2010
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COUNCIL TIME
None
CITY MANAGER SEARCH
Mayor Hayek noted the 6/7/10 "Recruitment Profile" distributed loose in
Packet, and asked if Council would like to discuss that evening or wait
session scheduled at 6:15 PM the following evening. Majority agreed to
evening; and agreed to modify as follows:
he 6/10 Information
until a special work
try and finalize that
- Rewrite page 3 paragraph re Iowa City shops; mention vibrant downtown not stress
shopping
- Shorten entire document
- Mention UNESCO City of Literature
- Correct inaccuracies re School District
- Correct misspelling of Procter & Gamble; delete General Mills
- Page 3 mentions Iowa City Community Theater, have a number of community theaters,
maybe use wording of "vibrant community theater scene" or "several community
theaters"
- Reword Jazz Festival description
- Under "Issues and Opportunities", page 5, remove reference to review of zoning and
building codes (third bullet); done every three years and carry over from last Profile
- Add reference to state and federal dollars under flood control
- Remove "tenured" under sixth bullet on page 8, replace with highly qualified and
cohesive or established
Majority agreed to have Council Member Bailey rewrite the Profile, submit to City Clerk Karr for
other minor corrections and punctuation review, and then have copies distributed at the formal
meeting on 6/15. The special work session scheduled for 6:15 will be rescheduled to after the
formal meeting starting at 7PM.
ACTION: Cancel 6:15 start time for special work session and adjourn to special work
session at the end of the formal meeting. (Karr)
BUDGET PRIORITIES
None
JOINT AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Champion stated she would not be present. Council Member Wright stated he
was returning from a trip and was dependent on United Airlines on whether he would be
attending. UISG Rep. Higgins expressed an interest in attending.
No agenda items submitted.
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP#4]
Majority agreed to add discussion of Economic Development Projects Update (Crossings /
Towncrest) prior to budget discussion. City Atty. Dilkes stated she would try and have a memo
prepared re affordable housing in July that mean an executive session be scheduled.
Council Work Session
June 14, 2010
Page 4
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
1. Council Member Dickens invited everyone to attend a Pathways fundraiser hosted by his
daughter, Saturday evening, June 26 at the Elks.
2. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn noted the Metro Coalition (retreat) meeting scheduled for July 8
in Ames.
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULES [IP#5]
City Clerk Karr stated she was preparing a draft meeting schedule for the remained of the year
(September -December) and encouraged Council Members to provide Monday /Tuesday
dates that would not work for meetings, or anytime they would be out of town. In addition to the
regular meeting schedule she noted the special meeting to discuss the City Manager search on
August 20, City Manager interviews the week of September 20th, and meeting with area
legislators prior to the beginning of the session.
The Parks & Recreation Commission has requested a joint meeting with the City Council to
discuss affiliate agencies fees and August 16th was agreed upon.
Council agreed to the following schedule for the KXIC Wednesday morning radio show:
June 23 -Champion & Elliott
June 30 -Dickens
July 7 -Hayek
July 14 -Mims
July 21-Champion or Wright
July 28 -Champion or Wright
August 4 -Hayek
Meeting adjourned 8:25 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 6/15/10
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. Staff members present: Helling, Fosse, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, O'Brien, D.
Brotherton, Morris, Scott.
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: 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 # 422, 513 S. Riverside Dr.; Class B
Beer Permit for Pizza Hut # 4358, 1926 Keokuk St.; Class C Beer Permit for EI Paso
the Mexican Store, 609 Hollywood Blvd.; Class C Liquor License for Wig & Pen Pizza
Pub, 1220 Highway 6 West; Outdoor Service Area for Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220
Highway 6 West; Class E Liquor License for 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
IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 10-308,
DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $7,420,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 20106, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING
PROCEDURES; RES. 10-309, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 12, 2010,
Official Actions
June 15, 2010
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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].
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).
Dave Larsen, representing the applicant, appeared.
Moved and seconded 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. 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.
Official Actions
June 15, 2010
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Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Iowa City Zoning Code,
Section 14-4E-8, Nonconforming Development, be given first vote. 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.
Moved and seconded 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. 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 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from Sandra Steil. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to July 12 the resolution approving the preliminary plat
of Moss Green Urban Village, Iowa City, Iowa (SU610-00005). The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
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.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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".
Moved and seconded 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. 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 420th 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.
Official Actions
June 15, 2010
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-317, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 420TH 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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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
regulate the commercial use of parks, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-320, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDFILL STAGE 1 CELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-321, AWARDING CONTRACT 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Official Actions
June 15, 2010
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Moved and seconded 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.
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 and seconded to accept
correspondence from Janie Braverman. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 8:00 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
Attes : s/Marian K. K rr, ity Clerk ~~- `~"~
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Date: June 15, 2010
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 15, 2010, 8:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright
UISG Rep: Higgins
Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Fosse, Karr
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
CITY MANAGER SEARCH
Hand out
• Draft 6/15/10 Iowa City -City Manager Recruitment Profile
Council reviewed the draft submitted by Council Member Bailey and City Clerk Karr. After
discussion, majority agreed to the version submitted with one change. On page 5, Job
Requirements, adding "preferred" after "....a graduate degree in public administration or related
field".
STAFF ACTION: Revise and send to Bob Slavin for distribution. (Karr)
Meeting adjourned 8:20 PM.
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Joint Meeting
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
City of Iowa City
City of Coralville
City of North Liberty
Iowa City Community School Board
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
North Liberty Community Center
Minutes
Introductions. Elected officials present: Johnson County Supervisors - Janelle Rettig, Rod
Sullivan, Terrence Neuzil, Pat Harney, Sally Stutsman; City of Iowa City - Ross Wilburn,
Matt Hayek, Terry Dickens, Susan Mims, Regenia Bailey, Elliott Higgins; City of Coralville -
Jim Fausett, Bill Hoeft; City of North Liberty -Tom Salm, Gerry Kuhl, Coleen Chipman
BrianWayson; Iowa City Community School Board -Patti Fields, Tuyet Dorau; and city of
Tiffin -Royce Phillips.
Others present included Dale Helling, Ryan Heiar, Ellen Habel, Rick Fosse, Marian Karr,
Nick Bergus, John Yapp, Andy Johnson and other interested parties.
Redistricting Summary. ~ICCSDI. School Board member Fields presented an update
regarding the year of redistricting. A third high school of some fashion will be constructed
when the sixth grade class reaches 925-950 students. Garner Elementary is opening this fall.
In 2012, students that attend Lincoln and Hills Elementary will attend City High unless
they have siblings at West High or are already students at West. Camp Cardinal Road school
boundaries will be determined in the next year. A committee regarding elementary equity
has been formed. A committee regarding the repurposing of Roosevelt Elementary has been
created. The opening of the Camp Cardinal school has been put off one year.
Incoming Superintendent. (ICCSD) Superintendent Plugge's last day was last Friday.
Superintendent Steve Murley starts tomorrow. On July 13, 2010, a welcome reception will
be held at the Central Administration Office from 4 - 6 p.m.
Summer Programming for at Risk Children. (ICCSD) Pearson and ACT put together a pilot
program for this summer. Roosevelt, Kirkwood, Grant Wood and Twain were all included in
the pilot for summer programming and transitioning back to school in the fall.
North Liberty Road. ~,Tohnson County) Supervisor Stutsman stated that North Liberty Road
north of Dubuque Street needs to be upgraded. She asked if there would be any cooperation
from North Liberty to address the road. It is the County's policy to not upgrade roads when
they abut a city. Mayor Salm reported that the city's street plan considers this an arterial.
There are no City plans to upgrade the road at this time. Stutsman asked if there could be a
cooperative effort between the City and County to upgrade the road like Oakdale Boulevard
with Coralville. Salm asked Stutsman to contact Ryan Heiar to begin the conversation.
Neuzil stated it looked like there was some progress with North Liberty and Coralville
coming up with a fringe area agreement. John Yapp of JCCOG was asked about the study of
the roadway (south of Dubuque Street). Yapp reported that the data was all gathered, but
JCCOG is waiting for the settlement of the annexation issue for determination of
development density. The School Board was asked about the building of an elementary. The
School owns the land, but does not have plans to develop. If the school is not built, the land
can go back to the Scanlons. A County resident presented the elected officials with census
and traffic volume information and asked for the City of North Liberty to participate in the
upgrade of the roadway.
Consideration of~joint~urchasinS for local governmental entities. (Tohnson Countvl.
Supervisor Sullivan reported that Linn County has a purchasing manager on staff that
makes bulk purchases for several entities. He asked if there was interest in pursuing joint
purchasing in Johnson County. State contracts were discussed. Expansion to all
communities in Johnson County was presented. Iowa City School District and the City of
Iowa City both expressed interest. Sullivan encouraged any other interested entity to
contact him.
Tustice Center update. .Tohnson Countvl. Supervisor Neuzil presented a Justice Center
update. The County is looking to acquire property adjacent to the existing courthouse to
construct a new Justice Center, courthouse and jail, that would be connected either on the
side or behind. Over 200 inmates are the responsibility of Johnson County each day. Of that
200, 116 are housed out of county. The cost is X4,700 per day or X1.735 million per year. The
county is composing a committee of police, elected officials, and staff to put together a plan
for the Justice Center.
TIGER II grant for trails. (.Tohnson County). Supervisor Rettig indicated the County is
interested in creating a bicycle trail from Coralville through Tiffin to Kent Park and
eventually to the Iowa County line. The County is working with JCCOG and Sherri Proud
(Coralville) to draft a TIGER II grant application for funds to construct the trail halfway to
Kent Park on land already owned/available to Coralville, Tiffin and Johnson County. She
reported that for every $1 spent installing trails, the immediate economic impact is a ~3
return. Iowa City is a Bronze in Bike Friendly Communities. Coralville is applying this year.
Councilor Wilburn thanked the Supervisors for expanding the trail system. With the
connection to Linn County, Johnson County trails will be a part of the Cedar Valley Trail
system.
Toint Emergency Communications Center update. (.Tohnson Countvl. Supervisor Harney
reported that the JECC is operational. There are glitches that are being worked out. The
entire system will be fully functional and operational in October. The Chamber's Local
Government Affairs committee will be meeting there on 2nd Tuesday of July at 7:30 a.m.
Small tours with notice can be provided. With the new system, storm sirens will be tested on
the first Wednesday of each month instead of Monday.
Next Meeting Date & Host. Iowa City will host the next meeting on October 20, 2010 at 4:30
p.m. The group discussed expanding the group to include the Clear Creek Amana School
Board and Tiffin.
Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
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 14, 2010
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims,
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None. Staff present: Davidson, Dilkes, Karr, Morris, Howard,
Fosse.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Wright, 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
6:32 p.m.
Council returned to open session 6:54 p.m.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims to adjourn special meeting 6:55 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
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 20106, 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 420th 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
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk