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CITY OF IOWA CITY
www.icgov.org June 22, 2017
IN Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
MISCELLANEOUS
IP2 Memo from City Attorney: City Contractors — Wages
I123 Council Listening Post Summary Report — June 15
IN Copy of letter from Iowa Economic Development Authority: Project Maintenance Closeout —
Alpla,lnc.
I135 Email from Iowa Department of Transportation: 1-380 Planning Study
I136 Letter from Mediacom: Universal HD Channel Drop
DRAFT MINUTES
IP7 Board of Adjustment: June 14
IP8 Human Rights Commission: June 20
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
June 22, 2017
Date
Time
Meetina
Location
Monday, July 17, 2017
4:00 PM
Reception
Johnson County
4:30 PM
Joint Entities Meeting
TBD
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
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CITY OF IOWA CITY 1P2
-'11'� MEMORANDUM
Date: June 22, 2017
To: City Council
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From: Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney U
Re: City Contractors - Wages
At your May 16, 2017 work session on the state legislative session you requested a
brief memo on whether the City may require that its contractors pay a certain wage to
their employees. This is problematic for the following reasons:
1. The breadth of the recent state preemption aimed at local minimum wage ordinances:
"A city shall not adopt, enforce or otherwise administer an ordinance, motion, resolution,
or amendment providing for any terms or conditions of employment that exceed or
conflict with the requirements of federal or state law relating to a minimum or living
wage rate, any form of employment leave, hiring practices, employment benefits,
scheduling practices, or other terms or conditions of employment."
2. Senate File 438 prohibits any prequalification requirement for public improvement
contracts 'that directly or indirectly restricts potential bidders to any predetermined class
of bidders defined by experience on similar projects, size of company, union
membership, or any other criteria." While the City may continue to obtain information
from the apparent low bidder to determine if that bidder is responsible that information is
limited to "the bidder's experience, number of employees, and ability to finance the cost
of the public improvement."
3. The Iowa Supreme Court invalidated an ordinance establishing a prevailing wage
requirement for public improvement contracts because it conflicted with the state law
requiring that public improvement contracts be awarded to the "lowest responsible
bidder". Des Moines v. Master Builders of Iowa, 498 N.W. 2d 702 (1993)
Please contact me if you have questions.
Cc: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk
LISTENING POST SUMMARY REPORT
Date: Thursday, June 15, 2017
Location: Kiwanis Park
Time of Listening Post: 6:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Council Members Attending: Rockne Cole and Pauline Taylor
Approximate number who attended:
This is hard to determine, as there were a large number of people scattered
throughout the park.
We talked to at least 15 people.
The method we used was to walk around, introduce ourselves, and get to know who
they were, and listen to what was on their minds.
Topics discussed (bullet points):
o Everyone we spoke to had very positive things to say about Iowa City.
o One person said, "Iowa City does a terrific job of making people feel welcome."
o The only concerns some people raised were about the condition of a lot of
roads in Iowa City ("very bumpy"), and the lack of bus service to some parts of
Iowa City, especially later at night (after 6 p.m.), and on weekends.
o One person did say that he was pleased to have had Mayor Throgmorton
riding along on one of his bus trips.
Public Comments on this location of listening post:
It was a very casual venue, as people were enjoying the park.
Public Comment on future locations of the listening post:
None
Any items/things that would improve future listening posts:
One of the hottest days so far in June is probably not one of the best times to have
an "outdoor" listening post.
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IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
200 fact Gra'iUAvenue I Des Mmies, Iowa 50309 USA I r'trone; 515.725.3000
lowaeconomicdevelopment.com
June 13, 2017
Mr. Bob Watkins, Finance Manager
Alpla, Inc.
289 Highway 155 S
McDonough, GA 30253
RE: Project Maintenance Closeout - Alpla, Inc.
Contract Number -12 -TC -067
Dear Mr. Watkins:
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This letter is a follow-up to the desk review of the End of Project Maintenance Report
concerning the above referenced contract. The purpose of the review was to determine if all
contractual obligations were met. The Authority's review of payroll documents indicates that
the job maintenance requirement has been met.
In summary:
1. The Project Completion Date was April 30, 2015 with a Project Maintenance
Date of April 30, 2017.
The Business was required to maintain 211 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs, of
which 76 needed to be qualified. At the End of Maintenance Date the
Business had 294 FTE jobs, of which 147 were qualified FTE jobs. The
qualified employees were paid at least $18.82 per hour.
Since all project activities have been completed and verified, the Authority has closed this
project file. The Authority has determined that the job maintenance requirement has been
satisfied.
We would like to express our thanks to you for your assistance in monitoring and closing out
this project. We look forward to working with you on future economic development projects.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 515-725-3073 or benton.auade(a)-iowaeda.com
should you have any questions.
Since"
Benton Quade
Project Manager
Compliance Team
Cc: Mayor Jim Throgmorton, City of Iowa City
IEDA Compliance File
Governor Kim Reynolds I Lt. Governor Adam Gregg I Director Debi V. Durham
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This letter is a follow-up to the desk review of the End of Project Maintenance Report
concerning the above referenced contract. The purpose of the review was to determine if all
contractual obligations were met. The Authority's review of payroll documents indicates that
the job maintenance requirement has been met.
In summary:
1. The Project Completion Date was April 30, 2015 with a Project Maintenance
Date of April 30, 2017.
The Business was required to maintain 211 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs, of
which 76 needed to be qualified. At the End of Maintenance Date the
Business had 294 FTE jobs, of which 147 were qualified FTE jobs. The
qualified employees were paid at least $18.82 per hour.
Since all project activities have been completed and verified, the Authority has closed this
project file. The Authority has determined that the job maintenance requirement has been
satisfied.
We would like to express our thanks to you for your assistance in monitoring and closing out
this project. We look forward to working with you on future economic development projects.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 515-725-3073 or benton.auade(a)-iowaeda.com
should you have any questions.
Since"
Benton Quade
Project Manager
Compliance Team
Cc: Mayor Jim Throgmorton, City of Iowa City
IEDA Compliance File
Governor Kim Reynolds I Lt. Governor Adam Gregg I Director Debi V. Durham
Julie Voparil IPS
From: Rees, Jon <JON.REES@iowadot.us>
Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 8:46 AM
Subject: FW: Iowa DOT- 1-380 Planning Study
Attachments: 1-380 Planning ris 06-29 POSTER FINAL.pdf
Hello- The first online meeting video for the 1-380 Planning Study is now available on: www.iowadot.gov/1380PlanningStudy. I
have attached a poster with information regarding the study and video. Please feel free to print and attach to local bulletins,
and distribute to appropriate persons.
Thank you,
WJON REES
OFFICE OF LOCATION AND ENVIRONMENT
iowadot.gov tf Iowa Department of Transportation
Office: 515-239-1431 y @iowadot
Fax:515-239-1726
From: Rees, Jon
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 7:46 AM
Subject: Iowa DOT- 1-380 Planning Study
Hello -
The Iowa DOT is conducting a Planning Study of 1-380 from Cedar Rapids to Iowa City. I have attached a poster with
information on the 1-380 Planning Study website. Please feel free to attach to local bulletins.
Thank you,
C
JON REES
OFFICE OF LOCATION AND ENVIRONMENT
iowadot.gov ♦f Iowa Department of Transportation
Office: 515-239-1431 @iowadot
Fax: 515-239-1726
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1=380 Planning
Study
The Iowa Department of Transportation is conducting a planning study of Interstate 380
between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. The study will be developed and released through a
series of technical reports that identify the existing condition of 1-380, the way the system
is performing, short- and long-term issues, and strategies to improve the route. Each report
will be accessible online as it becomes available on the Iowa DOT's 1-380 Planning Study
website at: www.iowadot.gov/1380PlanningStudy.
The first online meeting is now available to view on the website. To view the meeting, select
the"Public Meetings"tab, and then select"Meeting 1 "The meeting was recorded allowing
persons to view it any time and will be available on the website throughout the duration of
the planning study.
The Iowa DOT is asking interested parties to take a few minutes to view the online public
meeting and review the information on the website. The website also offers a way for those
interested to receive future emails or text messages regarding the study. Use the"Stay
Connected" link on the 1-380 Planning Study website to subscribe for future updates.
For more information regarding the study, contact the Iowa DOT's representative listed
below. To submit a comment online about this project, go to: http://bit.ly/lowadot906882.
The Iowa DOT will be using the hashtag #1380lowaPlan and you can use that key phrase to
find relevant tweets about the planning study. When posting to Twitter about the planning
study, please use #13801owaPlan and reference @iowadot in your post.
More information will be
posted as it becomes available at:
www.iowadot.gov/1380PlanningStudy.
Catherine Cutler, transportation planner
Iowa DOT District 6 Office
5455 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
Phone: 319-364-0235 or 800-866-4368
Email: catherine.cutler@iowadot.us
Comments: http://bit.ly/lowadot906882
Federal and state laws prohibit employment and/or public accommodation discrimination on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national
origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact the Iowa Civil
IOghts Commission at 800-457-4416 or Iowa Department ofTransportatlonY affirmative action officer.
Mediacom
June 14,2017
Subject: Universal HD Channel Drop
Dear City Official,
Mediacom is announcing that on or about July 15, 2017 that Universal High Definition (UHD),
channel 840, will discontinue operation and be removed from the channel lineup in your area.
If there are any questions please contact me at 319-395-9699 ext. 3461 or email
IgrassleyQmediacomcc.com .
Sincerely,
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Lee Grassley
Senior Manager, Government Relations
Mediacom Communications Corporation
6300 Council St. NE • Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 9 319-395-7801 9 Fax 319-393-7017
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Mediacom Communications Corporation
6300 Council St. NE • Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 9 319-395-7801 9 Fax 319-393-7017
MINUTES PRELIMINARY
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
JUNE 14, 2017
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Gene Chrischilles, Connie Goeb, Becky Soglin, Tim Weitzel,
Bryce Parker
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF PRESENT:
Susan Dulek, Sarah Walz
OTHERS PRESENT:
None
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 PM.
ROLL CALL:
All present.
CONSIDER THE MAY 12, 2017 MINUTES:
Weitzel moved to approve the minutes of May 10, 2017 with minor edits as submitted by Soglin.
Goeb seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 5-0.
SPECIAL EXCEPTION ITEM EXC17-00003:
Discussion of an application submitted Mukunda Kantamneni to amend the conditions of a
previously approved special exception to allow removal of a barrier/gate located in the
Community Commercial (CC -2) zone at 1410 Waterfront Drive.
Walz summarized the situation at the site showing the two sections of Waterfront Drive as they
existed prior to 2016. She noted the location of the subject property and the gate that had been
required to prevent cut -through traffic to and from Gilbert Street. Walz then showed a more
recent aerial view in which the entire northwest section of Waterfront Drive had been vacated
and removed, eliminating the intersection that had been at issue during the original special
exceptions in 1997 and 1998. The aerial view provided a view of the new development of the
site with a new access drive that lined up with the Hill Bank entrance drive on the west side of
Gilbert. Walz explained that the northern portion of Waterfront Drive no longer existed and
therefore the gate no longer served the purposed for which it had been required.
The Board discussed the matter briefly and then Soglin opened the public hearing. Seeing no
one present to speak on behalf of or against the special exception, Soglin closed the public
hearing.
Board of Adjustment
June 14, 2017
Page 2 of 4
Weitzel made a motion to approve the amendment to the terms of EXC98-00029, to remove the
condition requiring a physical barrier to prevent the property from becoming an access between
the two portions of Waterfront Drive.
Parker seconded the motion.
Soglin asked whether findings were needed. Goeb noted that the redevelopment had made the
gate obsolete based on the change to Waterfront Drive.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 5-0.
Soglin stated the motion declared approved, any person who wishes to appeal this decision to a
court of record may do so within 30 days after this decision is filed with the City Clerk's Office.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT INFORMATION:
Walz noted that she had received one application for the July meeting. Goeb indicated that she
would not be in town for the July 12 meeting. Parker indicated that he too would be away. Walz
said that she would let the applicant know that it was likely that only three board members would
be present, thus requiring an unanimous decision. She said she would contact the board if it
seemed appropriate to reschedule the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Weitzel moved to adjourn this meeting.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0
Meeting adjourned at 5:25 PM.
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ATTENDANCE RECORD
NAME
TERM EXP.
7113
8/10
9/14
9/21
9/30
10/12
1119
12/14
1/11
4/12
5/10
6/14
PARKER, BRYCE
1/1/2022
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
X
O/E
X
X
GOEB, CONNIE
1/1/2020
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CHRISCHILLES, T. GENE
1/1/2019
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SOGLIN, BECKY
1/1/2018
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
WEITZEL, TIM
1/1/2021
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
KEY: X = Present
0 = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
-- = Not a Member
Draft Minutes
Human Rights Commission
Helling Conference Room, City Hall
June 20, 2017
Members Present:
Jeff Falk, Adil Adams, Tahuanty Pena, Joe Coulter, Kim Hanrahan, Eliza Willis, Shams
Ghoneim.
Members Not Present:
Barbara Kutzko, Andrea Cohen.
Staff Present:
Stefanie Bowers.
Recommendations to City Council: No.
Call to Order:
Hanrahan called the meeting to order at 5:31 PM.
Approval of May 16, 2017 Minutes:
Coulter moved to approve the minutes; the motion was seconded by Ghoneim. A vote was
taken and the motion passed 4-0. (Adams not present for vote. Hanrahan and Willis abstained
as they were not present at this meeting).
Collaborating with Community Organizations:
Hanrahan will provide an update in the fall.
Update on Building and Crossing Bridges Together:
This event being held on September 30 at Hancher will feature a performance by Niyaz, an
Iranian Canadian musical duo, in the evening and interactive activities in the afternoon.
Commission subcommittee members (Falk, Adams, Kutzko) are planning to make the event
very inclusive by inviting many to perform.
Juneteenth:
Willis and Coulter will represent the Commission at this annual event and present the certificate
and award to the winner of the youth essay contest.
Human Rights Awards Breakfast 2017:
Commissioners selected Jean Lloyd -Jones as the keynote speaker for the Human Rights
Awards Breakfast. She will be asked to speak on human rights in the context of a polarized
political system. Coulter moved and Ghoneim seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the
motion passed 7-0.
Update Social Justice Racial Equity Grant Process for FY18:
This Commission subcommittee (Willis, Cohen, Hanrahan) has been reviewing and making
suggestions on the grant application, evaluation process and pre -training for all Commissioners.
They will present their recommendations at a special commission meeting being held on July
11.
Update Rapid Response Team:
This Commission subcommittee (Willis, Ghoneim, Hanrahan, Cohen) has met once and a draft
letter has been created to solicit area organizations.
Parities in the Park:
Falk attended the June 8 event at the Court Hill Park. Hanrahan will attend the August 3 event
at Wetherby Park.
Report from the Iowa City Community School District's Equity Committee:
At its last meeting, the group discussed ADA compatibility for a playground at Shimek
Elementary and the cultural climate of schools in the district.
Report from the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights Advisory Board:
The program committee is working on an event that would discuss the affects of terrorism and
violence on youth.
Announcements:
Willis reported on Pride 2017 held in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, June 17.
Coulter reminded Commissioners of the City Manager's Roundtable notes available on the
City's website.
Adams mentioned that he and others will be break the Fast for Ramadan Iftar this upcoming
weekend.
Ghoneim invited Commissioners to break the Fast at the Community Ramadan Iftar being held
at the Iowa City Mosque.
Staff:
The City recently changed four restrooms to single use family restrooms. Anyone can use the
restrooms, regardless of gender identity or expression.
The strategic planning meeting for the Social Justice Racial Equity Grant is set for July 11 from
5:15 — 7:15 PM at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, Meeting Room A.
Next regular meeting date July 18, 2017 at 5:30 PM
Adjournment: 6:50 PM
Human Rights Commission
Attendance Record
Key
X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
R = Resigned
TERM
July
July
Aug.
Sept.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
Apr.
May
June
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16,
20,
18,
15,
20,
17,
21,
14, 1
25,
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2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
Barbara
I/I/
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
Kutzko
2020
Jeff Falk
1/1/
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X
X
X
X
X
X
2020
Tahuanty
1/I/
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X
X
X
Pena
2020
Joe Coulter
1/1/
X
O/E
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
2019
Adil Adams
I/I/
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
2019
Eliza Jane
1/1/
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
Willis
2019
Andrea
1/1/
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
X
O/E
Cohen
2018
Kim
1/1/
X
X
O
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
Hanrahan
2018
Shams
1/1/
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
Ghoneim
2018
Key
X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
R = Resigned