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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 6, 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, Hart, Panos,
Havel.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Helen Lemme
Elementary students: Claire Herting, Ella Ostedgaard, and Natalia Turner.
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: March 22, Special Council Work Session; March 23, Special Council
Formal Official and Complete; March 29, Special Council Formal Official and
Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Human
Rights Commission -February 16, 2010; Planning and Zoning Commission -February
4, 2010; Housing and Community Development Commission -March 11, 2010.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors, LLC, dba Suburban BP AMOCO,
1905 Keokuk St.; Class C Liquor License for The Bandits. LLC, dba EI Banditos, 327
E. Market St.; Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Eastside Cafe, Inc., dba
Bob's Your Uncle Pizza Cafe, 2208 N. Dodge St.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City
Eastside Cafe, Inc., dba Bob's Your Uncle Pizza Cafe, 2208 N. Dodge St.; Class C
Liquor License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St.;
Special Class C Liquor License for Oyama Sushi, Inc., dba Oyama Sushi Japanese
Restaurant, 1853 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Special Class C Liquor License for Freshmex
Iowa City, LLC, dba Panchero's Mexican Grill, 965 S. Riverside Dr.; Class C Liquor
License for La Reyna, Inc., dba La Reyna, 1937 Keokuk St.; Class C Liquor License
for Caliente Night Club, Inc., dba Caliente Night Club, Inc., 171 Hwy. 1 West. RES.
10-106, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to Caliente Night Club, Inc., dba Caliente Night
Club, Inc., 171 Hwy. 1 West.
Resolutions: RES. 10-107, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, LANDOWNER THREE GUYS HOLDINGS, LLP, AND TENANT J.J.G., LLC,
D/B/A T-SPOONS, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 10-108, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER UNIVERSITY VIEW PARTNERS, AND
TENANT TAKANAMI LLC D/B/A TAKANAMI, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 10-
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109, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER LAURENCE
SHORT, ET AL, AND TENANT SHORT'S BURGER AND SHINE LLC, INC. D/B/A
SHORT'S BURGER AND SHINE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 10-110,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER MARC MOEN
ET AL, AND TENANT LINN STREET CAFE INC. D/B/A LINN STREET CAFE, FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 10-111, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, LANDOWNER BILL MIHALOPOULOS, AND TENANT ATLAS WORLD GRILL,
INC. D/B/A ATLAS WORLD GRILL, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 10-112,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER UNIVERSITY
VIEW PARTNERS, AND TENANT DAWIT'S RESTAURANT D/B/A DAVID'S PLACE,
FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 10-113, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT
FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER MAUREEN MONDANARO, AND TENANT SALOON OF
IOWA CITY, L.C., D/B/A SALOON, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 10-114,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER MAUREEN
MONDANARO, AND TENANT GIVANNI'S OF IOWA CITY D/B/A GIVANNI'S, FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 10-115, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, LANDOWNER THREE GUYS HOLDINGS LLP, AND TENANT CORNER OF
THE MEADOW, INC. D/B/A MOTLEY COW CAFE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Correspondence: Kathryn Kunert regarding MidAmerican Energy Company Iowa
City Community Report 2009; Brian Cramer regarding Potential Google Fiber Bid; Tim
Kelly regarding Smoking in the ped mall; Mark Amberg regarding Sand in the streets
[staff response included]; Mike Thayer regarding Presidential visit [response from
Coralville Council Member Thomas Gill]; Sue Rich (x2) regarding Message from a 4tn
Generation Iowan; Teresia Bennett regarding Digital Sign/Taxi Cabs [staff response
included]; Jeff Edberg regarding Modification of CDBG Grant Proposal [copy of letter
sent to Planning and Community Development]; Jason Armstrong regarding Usage fees
for the Iowa City Kickers fields; Petition regarding Request for Sunday Bus Service-over
900 signatures received; Elizabeth Smothers regarding Panhandling; Letters from Cathy
Justus, Jim Schultz, Jody Murph, Paul Beeber, Rhys Jones, Anita Knight, Kathleen
Henderson regarding Water Fluoridation.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Downtown Association rep. Leah Cohen introduced new Executive Director Nick
Arnold; and shared frustrations working with City staff to move the River fest event to
downtown. Nick Arnold stated he was looking forward to his new role as DTW Executive
Director. The following individuals appeared requesting Council consideration of Sunday
bus service: Quinn Dilkes, 320 E. Washington St.; Lisa Anthony, 2159 Taylor Dr.; and
Jessica Pannell, 1233 Sandusky Dr. Jeff Shipley, UISH City Council Liaison appeared re
fluoride in City water. Joe Gwinn and Sean Barry, 911 Highland Ave., appeared regarding a
city bill for snow removal. City Atty. Dilkes suggested they provide contact information and
City staff would follow up.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 10-116, APPROVING THE
FINAL PLAT OF WAL-MART SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB10-00001). PCD Dir.
Davidson present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2010 Muscatine Avenue Water Main
Replacement Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing
City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one
appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 10-117, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2010 MUSCATINE AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND
PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote 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 Sycamore Street from Langenberg
Avenue to U.S. Highway 6 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 Wright, to adopt RES. 10-118, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SYCAMORE STREET FROM LANGENBERG AVENUE TO U.S.
HIGHWAY 6 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 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, that the ordinance amending Title 1, entitled
"Administration," Chapter 4, entitled "General Penalty," Section 2D to provide that the civil
penalty for over-occupancy of a rental unit be $750.00 for first violation and $1,000.00 for
second and subsequent violations under both the Zoning Code and the Housing Code, be
given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, that the ORD. 10-4387, AMENDING TITLE
10 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "USE OF PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY,"
CHAPTER 11, ENTITLED "FARMER'S MARKET," AND TITLE 4, ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS," TO
ALLOW THE FARMERS MARKET TO TAKE PLACE ON WASHINGTON STREET AND TO
ALLOW THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL AT THE FARMERS MARKET, be
passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 10-119, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
LANDOWNER PLAZA TOWERS LLC, AND TENANT ETRE PLAZA TOWERS
RESTAURANT LLC, D/B/A FORMOSA ASIAN CUISINE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 10-120, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE BRIDGE DECK OVERLAY ON
IOWA 1 OVER THE IOWA RIVER PROJECT [FSSN-1-5(87)--3T-52. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 10-121, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A COST REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
AND THE JOINT EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF
JOHNSON COUNTY (JECSA). 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 Champion, that ORD. 10-4388, AMENDING TITLE 4,
ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES", CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "PROHIBITIONS AND
RESTRICTIONS", SECTION 8 ENTITLED "PERSONS UNDER 19 YEARS OF AGE IN
LICENSED OR PERMITTED ESTABLISHMENTS" OF THE CITY CODE TO PROHIBIT
PERSONS WHO ARE UNDER THE "LEGAL AGE" (CURRENTLY TWENTY-ONE (21)
YEARS OF AGE) FROM ENTERING OR REMAINING IN ESTABLISHMENTS WITH
LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSES OR WINE OR BEER PERMITS BETWEEN THE HOURS
OF 10:00 P.M. AND CLOSING, be passed and adopted. The following individuals appeared:
Mark Brown; University Professor Blake Whitten, 402 - 6th St (C); University of Iowa President
Sally Mason, 102 Church St.; University Vice-President of Student Services Tom Rocklin, 2
Forest Glen; Jarien Stutts, 627 Orchard Ct.; Dave Wandolowski, 412 S. Dodge St.; President
of Students for Sensible Drug Policy Marni Steadham, 100 Mayflower Hall; Sarah Hansen,
711 Kimball Rd.; Christine Buzard. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright. Nays: Bailey, Absent: None.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to accept correspondence from Tom Waters, Jon
Shelness, Rich and Barb Parker, Jim Walters, Graham Morris, Stephanie Zock, Ronald
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Heath, John McMahon, Daniel Bissell. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Planning & Zoning
Commission for two vacancies to fill five-year terms May 1, 2010 -May 1, 2015; Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 21, 2010; Airport Commission to fill an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 1, 2012; Library, Board of
Trustees to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending June 30, 2013; Police
Citizens Review Board to fill an unexpired term, effective July 1, 2010, ending September 1,
2013. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Applicants
MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, to appoint Jerry Gao, 29 Coll Court, to the Youth
Advisory Commission for an At-Large 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 that no applications had been 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, to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, for a
Mechanical Professional, Youth Advisory Commission to fill atwo-year term for Tate High,
January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010; Youth Advisory Commission to fill atwo-year term for
Regina High, January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2011. [Staff will not publish additional notices
after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on
the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
Council Member Bailey requested that Council schedule time at an upcoming work
session for a discussion on the request for Sunday bus services; and requested some
numbers from staff. Majority agreed to schedule.
Acting Asst. City Manager and Public Works Dir. Fosse noted a collaborative grant
awarded to the Library and the Public Works Department from the ICMA and Gates
Foundation and stated a representative of the Foundation would be in Iowa City April 22 & 23
(around Earth Day) and would like an opportunity to meet individually with Council Members
and stated staff would be following up with Council on scheduling.
City Atty. Dilkes corrected a statement to made at the work session the previous
evening by stating the maximum fine for a Disorderly House was $625 but the fine is still
within the judge's discretion.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to adjourn meeting 8:38 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Matthew J. Mayor
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Date: March 22, 2010
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, March 22, 2010, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright
UISG Rep: Shipley
Staff: Helling, Fosse, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Severson, Boothroy, Morris, Hargadine,
Laverman, Yapp
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
AGENDA ADDITIONS
Council agreed to add the setting of a public hearing for the Iowa Department of Transportation
Consolidated funding application for Iowa City Transit to the Consent Calendar and announce
vacancies on the Police Citizens Review Board and Library Board of Trustees.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
JCCOG Cool Cities Taskforce -reappoint Tom Carsner
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 6 -Resolution ... Moss Green Urban Village Urban Renewal Plan for a
proposed urban renewal area ...) Council Member Mims noted the statement at the end of
the agenda comments requesting a special meeting for the public hearing on April 16. PCD
Dir. Davidson present for discussion. Majority requested that the applicant provide an
explanation for the request at the formal meeting prior to action the next evening.
2. (Agenda item # 13 -declaring the City's intent ... 2010 Sidewalk Infill Project) In response
to Council Member Mims, City Atty. Dilkes stated that all property owners had received a
notice.
"21" BAR ENTRY ORDINANCE (agenda # 21 and IP 3 of 3/18 Info Packet]
Majority agreed to informing speakers to limit their comments to three minutes, and close
discussion after 90 minutes. It was also agreed that if the ordinance received first consideration
at the meeting a special meeting would be held at 8PM on Monday, March 29 for second
consideration, and final passage scheduled for the regular formal meeting on April 6.
Council Work Session
March 22, 2010
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DOWNTOWN ISSUES [agenda #3g(18 and IP 4 of 3/11 Info Packet]
City Atty. Dilkes, PCD Dir. Davidson, and Police Chief Hargadine presented information and
facilitated discussion. City Atty. Dilkes distributed two maps (archived):
• Nonsmoking Places in City Plaza August 2008
• Downtown
After discussion Council directed staff to:
- Proceed with amendments to Aggressive Solicitation Ordinance to modify
distance provisions in the ordinance and prohibit obscene, profane or abusive
signs
- Not to pursue licensing for solicitors at this time
- Expand current smoke free ordinance to provide the Pedestrian Plaza be smoke
free 24 hours; and within 10 feet of sidewalk cafes in the rest of downtown
- Proceed with Parking Meter Donation Program and provide additional information
on education program, administration of the program, and language encouraging
participation
- Install additional signage in the Pedestrian Plaza regarding smoking, littering and
panhandling
STAFF ACTION: Prepare information for Council discussion and Action April 26 and
April 27 (Dilkes and Davidson)
NUISANCE ENFORCEMENT (IP#2 of 3/181nfo Packet]
Housing & Inspection Services Dir. Boothroy and Senior Housing Inspector Laverman present
for discussion. After discussion of the recommendations contained in the memo a majority
directed staff to proceed, and have something in place prior to the beginning of the next school
year.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined (Boothroy)
ECICOG FUNDING PROPOSAL BY COUNCIL (IP 3 of 3/18 Info Packet)
Council Member Mims noted that most jurisdictions have already adopted a budget for fiscal
year 2011, and suggested that the City position of future funding be as follows:
Continue same approved funding in FY 11
Reduce by 50% Iowa City funding in FY 12
Eliminate Iowa City funding in FY 13
A majority of Council supported the proposal, and Ms. Mims will present to Committee reviewing
the method of funding for ECICOG. PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion.
Council Work Session
March 22, 2010
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SELECT CITY MANAGER SEARCH FIRMS TO INTERVIEW
City Clerk Karr distributed a memo "City Manager Executive Search Firms Rankings". A
majority directed staff to contract the following four firms for interviews:
The Brimeyer Group, Inc
The Mercer Group Inc.
Slavin Management Consultants, Inc.
Colin Baenziger Associates
Interviews will be scheduled every hour starting at BAM, on Friday, April 9.
STAFF ACTION: Emails and letters sent to firms confirming interviews. (Karr)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [March 11 & 18]
o Information Packet of 3/11
Council Member Hayek thanked Mayor Pro tem Wilburn on the Metropolitan Coalition
Legislative Update (IP 2).
o Information Packet of 3/18
1. (IP 10 -Flood related activities) In response to Council Member Mims, Acting Asst. City
Manager Fosse stated staff was following up on issues related to FEMA funding for river
crossings /water main crossing projects.
2. (IP 6 -Anew book. A Watershed Year) Council Member Mims thanked Acting Asst. City
Manager Fosse for the information on the book.
3. (IP 5 -Scheduling opportunities) Council volunteered to the following radio show
assignments:
March 24 -Mayor Hayek
March 31-Council Member Mims
April 7 -Council Member Champion
April 14 - UISG Rep. Shipley
April 21 -open
April 28 -Wright
Council Members could not attend the May 26 joint meeting suggested by North Liberty
and directed staff to pursue another date.
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Wright referenced earlier discussion that evening with HIS staff, and the
problems with litter and dumpsters in the neighborhoods. Staff will prepare a memo
summarizing the regulations for screening and enclosures for scheduling for a future work
session.
Council Work Session
March 22, 2010
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2. In response to Council Member Wright, Acting Asst. City Manager Fosse responded to
street sweeping efforts. Council suggested additional information be provided in a press
release. Council Member Dickens suggested similar information be provided for flushing of
water hydrants.
BUDGET PRIORITIES
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
Council Member Dickens noted the Shelter House fundraiser scheduled for March 27 and
March 28.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn noted a children's cancer blood fundraiser at the Marriott on March 27.
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP#4 of 3/18 info packet]
Mayor Hayek noted the April 5 work session was getting full.
Majority agreed to move "brick streets repair /funding strategy" and "alley inventory" to Fall of
2010 on the list.
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULES
None
Meeting adjourned 9:25 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/23/10
Iowa City City Council special meeting,
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion,
Absent: None.
7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding.
Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright.
A special presentation was made by Mike Morman, Iowa Chapter of the United States
Green Building Council for the Gold LEED Certificate for Fire Station # 2. Fire Chief Rocca
and Mayor Hayek accepting.
The special presentation for the Great Places Designation will be rescheduled.
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: March 1, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; March 1, Regular
Council Work Session; March 2, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete; March
11, Special Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Youth
Advisory Commission -February 22, 2010; Telecommunications Commission -
January 25, 2010; Parks and Recreation Commission -January 13, 2010; Civil Service
Commission -March 3, 2010; Housing and Community Development Commission -
February 16, 2010; Housing and Community Development Commission -February 11,
2010; Housing and Community Development Commission -February 10, 2010; Public
Art Advisory Committee -January 7, 2010; Police Citizens Review Board -February
17, 2010; Police Citizens Review Board -January 19, 2010; Board of Adjustment -
February 10, 2010.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for Gabes, 330 E. Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for
Gabes, 330 E. Washington St. Renewal: Class B Liquor License for Sheraton Iowa
City, 210 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S.
Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Okoboji Grill, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.;
Outdoor Service Area for Okoboji Grill, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Special Class C
Liquor License for Thai Spice Restaurant, 1210 S. Gilbert St. #200; Class C Liquor
License for EI Dorado Mexican Restaurant, 1634 Sycamore St.; Class C Liquor
License for Chef's Table, 223 E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for B.P.O.
Elks #590, 637 Foster Rd.; Class C Liquor License for Graze, 115 E. College St.; RES.
10-75, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMITS to Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St. and
Gabes, 330 E. Washington St.; RES. 10-76, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to
North Dodge, Inc., dba North Dodge Sinclair, 2153 ACT Circle.
Official Actions
March 23, 2010
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Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $10,214,723.79 for the
period of February 1 through February 28, 2010, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Public Hearings: RES. 10-77, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 6,
2010 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2010 MUSCATINE AVENUE WATER
MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 10-78, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON APRIL 6, 2010 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
SYCAMORE STREET FROM LANGENBERG AVENUE TO U.S. HIGHWAY 6
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; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE
APRIL 27, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION CONSOLIDATED FUNDING APPLICATION FOR IOWA CITY
TRANSIT.
Resolutions: RES. 10-80, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA, REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN LAND PORTIONS
OF THE SHOWER'S ADDITION; RES. 10-81, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
RECONTRUST CO./TX2-979-01-07, DALLAS, TEXAS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2104 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-82,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
1830 I STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-83, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS
REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND TWO PROMISSORY NOTES FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2220 A STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-84,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
1668 BURNS AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-85, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2204
CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-86, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER MIDWESTONE BANK, AND TENANT
ICBB, LTD D/B/A BROWN BOTTLE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 10-87,
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY
USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
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LANDOWNER MARC MOEN, AND TENANT STARBUCKS CORPORATION D/B/A
STARBUCKS COFFEE #2855-IA, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 10-88,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER MARC
MOEN, AND TENANT GRAZE IOWA CITY LLC D/B/A GRAZE, FOR A SIDEWALK
CAFE. RES. 10-89, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE
OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER
DLSIC LC, AND TENANT MORROWCO LLC, INC. D/B/A PITA PIT, FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 10-90, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, LANDOWNER MOKA JAVA LLC, AND TENANT IOWA CITY COFFEE
COMPANY, INC. D/B/A JAVA HOUSE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 10-91,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER KLDP, INC,
AND TENANT CHACKALACKAL, INC. D/B/A ONE TWENTY SIX, FOR A SIDEWALK
CAFE; RES. 10-92, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE
OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER
MOKA JAVA LLC, AND TENANT LUSATI, INC. D/B/A QUINTON'S BAR & DELI, FOR
A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (4)
NO TRUCKS OVER 20 TONS GVW signs on Rochester Avenue; JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (2) PASSENGER LOADING ZONE 15
MINUTE LIMIT 5PM FRIDAY TO 3PM SATURDAY signs on the east side of the 10
block of South Johnson Street; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of (3) NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER signs on the northwest corner of
the intersections of Franklin Street, Ash Street, and Pine Street with Deforest Avenue;
Curfew letters from Noah Berkson, Alex Christophersen; Ryan Fell regarding United
Action for Youth; Section 8 Housing letters from Nick Beckman, Trey Odle; Sharon
Evans regarding Citizen petitions and Free Speech; Joseph Belk regarding Third Base
and the ABD; Jim Surratt regarding Radios; Sujit Singh regarding Possible
discrimination [staff response included]; Chris Traeger regarding Google Fiber Optics;
Stephen Trefz regarding An idea for Iowa City; Property taxes letters from. Kris Hardin,
Pete Hendley; Water Fluoridation letters from Mark Amberg, Michael Burch, Whitney
Carson; Libris Fidelis regarding ICCCCommittee Comment - IC Housing Authority
Annual Report 2010; Pamela Kottemann regarding Trail in Court Hill park [staff
response included]; Rob Phipps regarding Inclusionary-zoning ordinances; Leah Cohen:
DTA follow up letter re Panhandling; Eileen Fisher regarding Smokefree ped mall.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Libris Fidelis, PO Box 2164, appeared re the Sheraton Hotel public access walkway;
and the ribbon cutting ceremony for Fire Station # 2.
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Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on
for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 10-
4385, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 5.05 ACRES (BILLION) LOCATED
AT MORMON TREK BOULEVARD SOUTH OF EAGLE VIEW DRIVE FROM COMMERCIAL
OFFICE (CO-1) TO INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) (REZ09-00011), be voted on for final
passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-93, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY AND
SETTING DATES OF A CONSULTATION AND A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 27, 2010
ON A PROPOSED MOSS GREEN URBAN VILLAGE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR A
PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL AREA IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Wally Pelds,
EquaFour Partners, appeared requesting a special Council meeting for April 16.
Moved and seconded to approve a tax exemption certificate (re the issuance of
$15,080,000 Sewer Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series 2010A). The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to approve a continuing disclosure certificate (re the issuance of
$15,080,000 Sewer Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series 2010A). The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-94, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A
FORM OF LOAN AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF $15,080,000 SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES,
SERIES 2010A, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF THE NOTES.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal
Year ending June 30, 2011.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-95, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Mercer Park Aquatic
Center Pool Filter Replacement Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany
each bid, directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt
of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-96, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA CITY MERCER PARK AQUATIC CENTER POOL FILTER REPLACEMENT
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND
PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2010 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
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. 10-97, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
2010 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
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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 2010 Pavement Replacement for
Water Main 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. 10-98, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
2010 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN 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 2010 Water Main Directional Boring
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. Libris Fidelis, PO Box
2164, appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-99, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
2010 WATER MAIN DIRECTIONAL BORING 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 declaring the city's intent to proceed with
and authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the 2010 Sidewalk Infill Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-100, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO
PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR
THE 2010 SIDEWALK INFILL PROJECT.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 10 of the City Code, entitled
"Use of Public Ways and Property," Chapter 11, entitled "Farmer's Market," and Title 4,
entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," Chapter 5, entitled "Prohibitions and Restrictions," to allow the
Farmers Market to take place on Washington Street and to allow the sale and consumption of
alcohol at the Farmers Market, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Cassie Bott. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on
for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 10-
4386, AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "USE OF PUBLIC WAYS
AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL USE OF SIDEWALKS,"
SECTION 5, ENTITLED, "USE BY MOBILE VENDORS" TO INCREASE THE VENDORS IN
CITY PLAZA AND TO DECREASE THE MINIMUM HOURS REQUIREMENT, be voted on for
final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that
the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-101, AUTHORIZING AND DESIGNATING
THE CITY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT THE CITY OF IOWA
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CITY'S APPLICATION FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT
FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT A LANDFILL GAS PIPELINE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-102, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN NICK
TRENARY, THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE JOINT EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF JOHNSON COUNTY (JECC) FOR THE
EMPLOYMENT OF NICK TRENARY AS A SYSTEMS/NETWORK ANALYST.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-103, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT OF
EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN THE JOINT EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER OF
JOHNSON COUNTY, THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MIKE SULLIVAN.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-104, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT OF
EMPLOYMENT WITH THE JOINT EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER OF
JOHNSON COUNTY, THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THOMAS JONES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 10-105, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF IOWA CITY FIRE STATION NO.4 PROJECT.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 4, entitled "Alcoholic
Beverages", Chapter 5, entitled "Prohibitions and Restrictions", Section 8 entitled "Persons
under 19 years of age in licensed or permitted establishments" of the City Code to prohibit
persons who are under the "legal age" (currently twenty-one (21) years of age) from entering
or remaining in establishments with liquor control licenses or wine or beer permits between
the hours of 10:00 p.m. and closing, be given first vote. The following individuals appeared:
Tom Rocklin, Vice President of Student Services at the University of Iowa; Victoria Sharp,
200 Hawkins Dr., University of Iowa Faculty and Faculty Senate Member; Angie Reams,
4168 WL, Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator at University of Iowa; Charles Green,
Director of Public Safety at the University of Iowa; Sam Konchar, UISG Government Relation
Liaison; Patrick Lawler; Marni Steadham, 100 Mayflower; John Chiakulas, 820 E. Burlington;
Anthony Bryant, 1037 Scott Park Dr.; Shelby Baker, 416 S. Linn St.; Katya Boltanova, 1910
Western Rd.; Libris Fidelis, PO Box 2164; Alyssa Shubert; Christine Buzard; Jane Sternecky;
Brendan Crowley; Amy Fletcher; Annie Meltzer; Jeremy Sonne, 301 Hawkridge Dr.; Josh
Sims, 705 Clark St.; Tom Lenoch, 363 Willow wind PI.; Jeff Shipley, UISG City Council
Liaison; Adam Altman, 347 Huntington Dr.; Skylar Limkemann, 601 S. Gilbert St.; Jake
Billmeyer, 347 Huntington Dr. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Rhys
Jones, Roscoe Cougill, Brandon Oest, Graham Morris, Scott Hansen, Steven Linden, Danny
Miller, Stephanie Reyes, Jennavie Reyes, Monyetta Gills, Brooke Smith, Danielle Ramsey,
Bryce Parker, Alex French, Derek Foster, Charles Crawford, Timothy Colby, Loulou Dickey
(2), Cassandra Miller, Amy Fletcher, James Ponto, Carol deProsse, Jerry Peck, Matthew
Wiegand, Dave Mendez, Ken and Cheryl Hessenius, Tom Casavant, Greg Thomas, Paul and
Darlene Ayers, Kevin McVey, Craig Shaw, Alan Eckhardt and Tonya Hovey, Douglas Kallin,
Steve Goetzelman, William Delong, Ilina Kravtchenko, Robert Forslund, Sarah Hansen,
Megan Astell, Kyle Johnson, Douglas Beardsley, Kathleen Svac, Risa Eicke, Angela Reams,
Lynden Schauper, Valerie Chittick, Mona Peterschmidt for Victoria Sharp, Lane Plugge,
Chuck Green, Amy A'Hearn, Eric Sundermann, Morgan Olsen, Cheryl Bates for Tom Rocklin,
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Susan Bates, Michael Bates, Luann Alemao, Mike and Mary Beth Golemo, Mary Hughes,
David Hughes, Perry and Ann Klein, Jon and Sharyl Leinen, Steve and Karla Maxwell, Susie
Schenk, Kelly Flinn, Jean Robillard, Ranae DeVolder, Sally Mason, Lindsay Wetzel, Derek
Roorda, Tim Kelly, Nancy Burgus. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor
declared the motion carried on first consideration of the ordinance
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus a
five-year term January 1, 2007 -December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a
five-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission to for asix-
yearterm January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission for asix-year
term January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2015; Appeals, Board of for afive-year term January
1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, for a Mechanical Professional; Youth Advisory Commission
for atwo-year term, January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010, for Tate High;
Youth Advisory Commission to fill atwo-year term, January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2011,
for Regina High; Youth Advisory Commission for an unexpired term Effective Upon
Appointment, Ending December 31, 2011 for At Large. Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Planning & Zoning Commission for two vacancies
to fill five-year terms May 1, 2010 -May 1, 2015. Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, April 21, 2010.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Police Citizens Review Board for an
unexpired term, effective July 1, 2010, ending September 1, 2013; Airport Commission for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 1, 2012; Library, Board of
Trustees for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending June 30, 2013.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 5, 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.] Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Vershawn
Young, Michael Cohen, and Janelle Rettig. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved and seconded to re-appoint Thomas Carsner to the JCCOG Cool Cities
Taskforce for one At-Large/Public vacancy ending March, 2011. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 9:20 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Cler ~' ~
Submi~ed for publication - 3/31/10.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $
Cumulative cost of this calendar year for said publication is $_
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/29/10
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 8:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims,
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 4, entitled "Alcoholic
Beverages", Chapter 5, entitled "Prohibitions and Restrictions", Section 8 entitled
"Persons under 19 years of age in licensed or permitted establishments" of the City
Code to prohibit persons who are under the "legal age" (currently twenty-one (21) years
of age) from entering or remaining in establishments with liquor control licenses or wine
or beer permits between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and closing, be given second vote.
The following individuals appeared: Victoria Sharp, President of the Johnson County
Medical Society; University of Iowa Executive Vice President and Provost Wallace Loh;
Doug Beardsley, Director of the Johnson County Public Health Department; David
Dellsperger, 351 Willow Wind PI.; Kelly Vanderwerff, Substance Abuse Prevention
Manager at MECCA Services; Marty Maynes, owner of Union Bar; Dan Tallon; Sameer
Khan; Andre Perry, Buyer for the Mill Restaurant and founder of the Mission Creek
Festival; Brett Thomas, owner of Studio 13; Jennavie Reyes, City High School Student
& Teens Against Alcohol and Drugs member. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from John Chiakulas, Garrett Harker, Dennis Kowalski, Cindy Roberts,
Beau Van Gelder, John Thomas, Ana Diaz-Arnold, Mark Arnold, David Dellsperger,
Risa Dotson Eicke, and Doug Beardsley. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The
Mayor declared the motion carried on second consideration.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 8:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk ~1,,,, .~
Submitted for publication - 4/1/10.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 23, 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, Rocca, Morris, Jensen,
Humston, Haveland, Hart, O'Malley, Knoche.
A special presentation was made by Mike Morman, Iowa Chapter of the United States
Green Building Council for the Gold LEED Certificate for Fire Station # 2. Fire Chief Rocca
and Mayor Hayek accepting.
The special presentation for the Great Places Designation will be rescheduled.
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: March 1, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; March 1, Regular
Council Work Session; March 2, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete; March
11, Special Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Youth
Advisory Commission -February 22, 2010; Telecommunications Commission -
January 25, 2010; Parks and Recreation Commission -January 13, 2010; Civil Service
Commission -March 3, 2010; Housing and Community Development Commission -
February 16, 2010; Housing and Community Development Commission -February 11,
2010; Housing and Community Development Commission -February 10, 2010; Public
Art Advisory Committee -January 7, 2010; Police Citizens Review Board -February
17, 2010; Police Citizens Review Board -January 19, 2010; Board of Adjustment -
February 10, 2010.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Live Music, LLC, dba Gabes, 330 E. Washington
St.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Live Music, LLC, dba Gabes, 330 E.
Washington St. Renewal: Class B Liquor License for RBD Iowa City, LLC, dba
Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for RBD Iowa City,
LLC, dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Okoboji
IC, LLC, dba Okoboji Grill, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Outdoor Service Area for
Okoboji IC, LLC, dba Okoboji Grill, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Special Class C Liquor
License for Chansy Keomanivong, dba Thai Spice Restaurant, 1210 S. Gilbert St.
#200; Class C Liquor License for Sultana, Inc., dba EI Dorado Mexican Restaurant,
1634 Sycamore St.; Class C Liquor License for L & M Iowa City Investments, LLC, dba
Chef's Table, 223 E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge
#590, B.P.O. Elks of USA, dba B.P.O. Elks #590, 637 Foster Rd.; Class C Liquor
License for Graze Iowa City, LLC, dba Graze, 115 E. College St.; RES. 10-75, TO
ISSUE DANCE PERMITS to RBD Iowa City, LLC, dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S.
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Dubuque St. and Iowa City Live Music, LLC, dba Gabes, 330 E. Washington St.; RES.
10-76, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to North Dodge, Inc., dba North Dodge
Sinclair, 2153 ACT Circle.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $10,214,723.79 for the
period of February 1 through February 28, 2010, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Public Hearings: RES. 10-77, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 6,
2010 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2010 MUSCATINE AVENUE WATER
MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 10-78, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON APRIL 6, 2010 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
SYCAMORE STREET FROM LANGENBERG AVENUE TO U.S. HIGHWAY 6
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; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE
APRIL 27, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION CONSOLIDATED FUNDING APPLICATION FOR IOWA CITY
TRANSIT.
Resolutions: RES. 10-80, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA, REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN LAND PORTIONS
OF THE SHOWER'S ADDITION; RES. 10-81, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
RECONTRUST CO./TX2-979-01-07, DALLAS, TEXAS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2104 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-82,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
1830 I STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-83, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS
REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND TWO PROMISSORY NOTES FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2220 A STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-84,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
1668 BURNS AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-85, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2204
CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 10-86, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER MIDWESTONE BANK, AND TENANT
ICBB, LTD D/B/A BROWN BOTTLE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 10-87,
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY
USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
LANDOWNER MARC MOEN, AND TENANT STARBUCKS CORPORATION D/B/A
STARBUCKS COFFEE #2855-IA, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 10-88,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER MARC
MOEN, AND TENANT GRAZE IOWA CITY LLC D/B/A GRAZE, FOR A SIDEWALK
CAFE. RES. 10-89, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE
OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER
DLSIC LC, AND TENANT MORROWCO LLC, INC. D/B/A PITA PIT, FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 10-90, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, LANDOWNER MOKA JAVA LLC, AND TENANT IOWA CITY COFFEE
COMPANY, INC. D/B/A JAVA HOUSE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 10-91,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER KLDP, INC,
AND TENANT CHACKALACKAL, INC. D/B/A ONE TWENTY SIX, FOR A SIDEWALK
CAF1=; RES. 10-92, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE
OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER
MOKA JAVA LLC, AND TENANT LUSATI, INC. D/B/A QUINTON'S BAR & DELI, FOR
A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (4)
NO TRUCKS OVER 20 TONS GVW signs on Rochester Avenue; JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (2) PASSENGER LOADING ZONE 15
MINUTE LIMIT 5PM FRIDAY TO 3PM SATURDAY signs on the east side of the 10
block of South Johnson Street; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of (3) NO PARKING HERETO CORNER signs on the northwest corner of
the intersections of Franklin Street, Ash Street, and Pine Street with Deforest Avenue;
Curfew letters from Noah Berkson, Alex Christophersen; Ryan Fell regarding United
Action for Youth; Section 8 Housing letters from Nick Beckman, Trey Odle; Sharon
Evans regarding Citizen petitions and Free Speech; Joseph Belk regarding Third Base
and the ABD; Jim Surratt regarding Radios; Sujit Singh regarding Possible
discrimination [staff response included]; Chris Traeger regarding Google Fiber Optics;
Stephen Trefz regarding An idea for Iowa City; Property taxes letters from Kris Hardin,
Pete Hendley; Water Fluoridation letters from Mark Amberg, Michael Burch, Whitney
Carson; Libris Fidelis regarding ICCCCommittee Comment - IC Housing Authority
Annual Report 2010; Pamela Kottemann regarding Trail in Court Hill park [staff
response included]; Rob Phipps regarding Inclusionary-zoning ordinances; Leah Cohen:
DTA follow up letter re Panhandling; Eileen Fisher regarding Smokefree ped mall.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. The Mayor noted additions to the Consent Calendar including setting a
public hearing on the IDOT consolidated funding application for Iowa City transit.
Libris Fidelis, PO Box 2164, appeared re the Sheraton Hotel public access walkway;
and the ribbon cutting ceremony for Fire Station # 2.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, 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. 10-4385, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 5.05 ACRES
(BILLION) LOCATED AT MORMON TREK BOULEVARD SOUTH OF EAGLE VIEW DRIVE
FROM COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO-1) TO INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) (REZ09-
00011), be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor asked that Council Members
share ex parte communications, and none were reported. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 6/1, with the following roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims,
Wilburn, Bailey. Nays: Wright. Absent: None. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, that
the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted,
6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Bailey,
Champion. Nays: Wright. Absent: None.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 10-93, DETERMINING THE
NECESSITY AND SETTING DATES OF A CONSULTATION (March 26) AND A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR APRIL 27, 2010 ON A PROPOSED MOSS GREEN URBAN VILLAGE
URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR A PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL AREA IN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA. Wally Pelds, EquaFour Partners, appeared requesting a special Council
meeting for Aprit 16. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Mims,
seconded by Champion, to set a special meeting for 8AM on April 16. The Mayor declared
the motion defeated, 3/4, with Dickens, Mims, and Champion voting "aye" and Bailey, Hayek,
Wilburn, and Wright voting "nay". Absent: None. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on
original motion, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Mims, to approve a tax exemption certificate (re the
issuance of $15,080,000 Sewer Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series 2010A). The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, to approve a continuing disclosure certificate
(re the issuance of $15,080,000 Sewer Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series
2010A). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 10-94, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING A FORM OF LOAN AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $15,080,000 SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN
NOTES, SERIES 2010A, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF THE
NOTES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal
Year ending June 30, 2011. No one appeared.
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Moved by Wright, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 10-95, ADOPTING THE
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011. 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 Iowa City Mercer Park Aquatic
Center Pool Filter Replacement Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany
each bid, directing City Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt
of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 10-96, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY MERCER PARK AQUATIC CENTER POOL FILTER
REPLACEMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS,
AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2010 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
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. 10-97, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2010 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION 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 2010 Pavement Replacement for
Water Main 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 Bailey, to adopt RES. 10-98, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2010 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN
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 2010 Water Main Directional Boring
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. Libris Fidelis, PO Box
2164, appeared.
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Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 10-99, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2010 WATER MAIN DIRECTIONAL BORING 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 declaring the city's intent to proceed with
and authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the 2010 Sidewalk Infill Project. No one
appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 10-100, DECLARING THE
CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE 2010 SIDEWALK INFILL PROJECT. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 10 of the City
Code, entitled "Use of Public Ways and Property," Chapter 11, entitled "Farmer's Market,"
and Title 4, entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," Chapter 5, entitled "Prohibitions and Restrictions,"
to allow the Farmers Market to take place on Washington Street and to allow the sale and
consumption of alcohol at the Farmers Market, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to accept correspondence from Cassie Bott. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wilburn, 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. 10-4386, AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "USE OF
PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL USE OF
SIDEWALKS," SECTION 5, ENTITLED, "USE BY MOBILE VENDORS" TO INCREASE THE
VENDORS IN CITY PLAZA AND TO DECREASE THE MINIMUM HOURS REQUIREMENT,
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
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 Dickens, to adopt RES. 10-101, AUTHORIZING AND
DESIGNATING THE CITY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY'S APPLICATION FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT A LANDFILL GAS PIPELINE. 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. 10-102, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN NICK TRENARY, THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE JOINT
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF JOHNSON COUNTY
(JECC) FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF NICK TRENARY AS A SYSTEMS/NETWORK
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ANALYST. 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 Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 10-103, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN THE JOINT EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION
CENTER OF JOHNSON COUNTY, THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MIKE SULLIVAN.
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 Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 10-104, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT WITH THE JOINT EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION
CENTER OF JOHNSON COUNTY, THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THOMAS JONES.
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 Mims, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 10-105, AWARDING CONTRACT
to Corporate Contractors, Inc. for $2,468,468.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF IOWA
CITY FIRE STATION NO. 4 PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 4,
entitled "Alcoholic Beverages", Chapter 5, entitled "Prohibitions and Restrictions", Section 8
entitled "Persons under 19 years of age in licensed or permitted establishments" of the City
Code to prohibit persons who are under the "legal age" (currently twenty-one (21) years of
age) from entering or remaining in establishments with liquor control licenses or wine or beer
permits between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and closing, be given first vote. The following
individuals appeared: Tom Rocklin, Vice President of Student Services at the University of
Iowa; Victoria Sharp, 200 Hawkins Dr., University of Iowa Faculty and Faculty Senate
Member; Angie Reams, 4168 WL, Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator at University of
Iowa; Charles Green, Director of Public Safety at the University of Iowa; Sam Konchar, UISG
Government Relation Liaison; Patrick Lawler; Marni Steadham, 100 Mayflower; John
Chiakulas, 820 E. Burlington; Anthony Bryant, 1037 Scott Park Dr.; Shelby Baker, 416 S.
Linn St.; Katya Boltanova, 1910 Western Rd.; Libris Fidelis, PO Box 2164; Alyssa Shubert;
Christine Buzard; Jane Sternecky; Brendan Crowley; Amy Fletcher; Annie Meltzer; Jeremy
Sonne, 301 Hawkridge Dr.; Josh Sims, 705 Clark St.; Tom Lenoch, 363 Willow wind PI.; Jeff
Shipley, UISG City Council Liaison; Adam Altman, 347 Huntington Dr.; Skylar Limkemann,
601 S. Gilbert St.; Jake Billmeyer, 347 Huntington Dr. Moved by Champion, seconded by
Wilburn, to accept correspondence from Rhys Jones, Roscoe Cougill, Brandon Oest,
Graham Morris, Scott Hansen, Steven Linden, Danny Miller, Stephanie Reyes, Jennavie
Reyes, Monyetta Gills, Brooke Smith, Danielle Ramsey, Bryce Parker, Alex French, Derek
Foster, Charles Crawford, Timothy Colby, Loulou Dickey (2), Cassandra Miller, Amy Fletcher,
James Ponto, Carol deProsse, Jerry Peck, Matthew Wiegand, Dave Mendez, Ken and Cheryl
Hessenius, Tom Casavant, Greg Thomas, Paul and Darlene Ayers, Kevin McVey, Craig
Shaw, Alan Eckhardt and Tonya Hovey, Douglas Kallin, Steve Goetzelman, William Delong,
Ilina Kravtchenko, Robert Forslund, Sarah Hansen, Megan Astell, Kyle Johnson, Douglas
Beardsley, Kathleen Svac, Risa Eicke, Angela Reams, Lynden Schauper, Valerie Chittick,
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Mona Peterschmidt for Victoria Sharp, Lane Plugge, Chuck Green, Amy A'Hearn, Eric
Sundermann, Morgan Olsen, Cheryl Bates for Tom Rocklin, Susan Bates, Michael Bates,
Luann Alemao, Mike and Mary Beth Golemo, Mary Hughes, David Hughes, Perry and Ann
Klein, Jon and Sharyl Leinen, Steve and Karla Maxwell, Susie Schenk, Kelly Flinn, Jean
Robillard, Ranae DeVolder, Sally Mason, Lindsay Wetzel, Derek Roorda, Tim Kelly, Nancy
Burgus. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion
carried on first consideration of the ordinance, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote.
Ayes: Wilburn, Wright, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims. Nays: Bailey, Absent: None.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus a
five-year term January 1, 2007 -December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a
five-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission to for asix-
yearterm January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission for asix-year
term January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2015; Appeals, Board of for afive-year term January
1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, for a Mechanical Professional; Youth Advisory Commission
for atwo-year term, January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010, for Tate High;
Youth Advisory Commission to fill atwo-year term, January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2011,
for Regina High; Youth Advisory Commission for an unexpired term Effective Upon
Appointment, Ending December 31, 2011 for At Large. Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Planning & Zoning Commission for two vacancies
to fill five-year terms May 1, 2010 -May 1, 2015. Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, April 21, 2010.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Police Citizens Review Board for an
unexpired term, effective July 1, 2010, ending September 1, 2013; Airport Commission for an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 1, 2012; Library, Board of
Trustees for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending June 30, 2013.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 5, 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.] Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence
from Vershawn Young, Michael Cohen, and Janelle Rettig. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to re-appoint Thomas Carsner to the JCCOG
Cool Cities Taskforce for one At-Large/Public vacancy ending March, 2011. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Bailey referenced comments made during Council consideration of
the Joint Emergency Communication Center earlier in the evening, and introduced Mike
Wright as the new Chair of the Policy Board.
Council Member Dickens reminded everyone of the Shelter House fundraiser March
27-28.
Interim City Manager Helling noted the emails being received suggesting the City get
involved in an application for Google experiment, and stated Staff member Kris Ackerson is
coordinating the efforts prior to the March 26th deadline.
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Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to adjourn meeting 9:20 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
* REVISED 4/5/10
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 29, 2010
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 8:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims,
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse,
Hart.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 4,
entitled "Alcoholic Beverages", Chapter 5, entitled "Prohibitions and Restrictions",
Section 8 entitled "Persons under 19 years of age in licensed or permitted
establishments" of the City Code to prohibit persons who are under the "legal age"
(currently twenty-one (21) years of age) from entering or remaining in establishments
with liquor control licenses or wine or beer permits between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and
closing, be given second vote. The following individuals appeared: Victoria Sharp,
President of the Johnson County Medical Society; University of Iowa Executive Vice
President and Provost Wallace Loh; Doug Beardsley, Director of the Johnson County
Public Health Department; David Dellsperger, 351 Willow Wind PI.; Kelly Vanderwerff,
Substance Abuse Prevention Manager at MECCA Services; Marty Maynes, owner of
Union Bar; Dan Tallon; Sameer Khan; Andre Perry, Buyer for the Mill Restaurant and
founder of the Mission Creek Festival; Brett Thomas, owner of Studio 13; Jennavie
Reyes, City High School Student & Teens Against Alcohol and Drugs member. Moved
by Wilburn, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from John Chiakulas, Garrett
Harker, Dennis Kowalski, Cindy Roberts, Beau Van Gelder, John Thomas, Ana Diaz-
Arnold, Mark Arnold, David Dellsperger, Risa Dotson Eicke, and Doug Beardsley. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion
carried on second consideration, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
*Wright, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn. Nays: Bailey. Absent: None.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn meeting 8:50 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 356-5Q40.
COf~LETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
\\ MARCH 29, 2010
Iowa City City Cou it special meeting, 8:00 p.m. City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Member resent: Bailey, Champion Dickens, Hayek, Mims,
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: Non .Staff members prese : Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse,
Hart.
Moved by Wright, seconde
entitled "Alcoholic Beverages", Cha
Section 8 entitled "Persons under 1
establishments" of the City Code to
(currently twenty-one (21) years of age)
with liquor control licenses or wine or bee
closing, be given second vote. The follov~
President of the Johnson County Medic
President and Provost Wallace Loh; D c
Public Health Departure
Substance Abuse Prev
Union Bar; Dan Tallon;
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Reyes, City High Schoo
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Harker, Dennis Kowals
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Mayor declared the mot
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carried on second consi
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present.
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John Chiakulas, Garrett
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Members present.
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n 8:50 p.m. The
Marian K. Kar ,City Clerk