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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 22, 2013
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Fruin, Dilkes, Karr,
Fosse, Gannon, O'Malley, Davidson, Scott.
The Mayor presented Student Citizenship Awards to Hoover Elementary students
Elias Perez and Shawna O'Malley.
The Mayor proclaimed January 25, 2013 as Kevin O'Malley Day acknowledging the
retirement of Finance Director O'Malley, and thanked him for his years of public service.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Champion, that the items and recommendations in
the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and /or adopted as amended and to
remove item 4d(5), resolution entering into an agreement with City of Cedar Rapids for
Police Range Usage, from Consent Calendar and defer to February 5:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: January 5 Council Formal Official & Complete; January 8 Council Work
Session; January 8 Council Formal Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Ad Hoc
Diversity Committee — December 17; Ad Hoc Diversity Committee — January 3;
Board of Adjustment — December 13, Recommendations to Council - Approve
amendment of procedural rules. This matter is to be forwarded to the Council Rules
Committee for review; Civil Service Commission — December 21; Civil Service
Commission — January 8; Historic Preservation Commission — December 13;
Housing and Community Development Commission — November 15; Human Rights
Commission — December 18; Parks and Recreation Commission — November 14;
Parks and Recreation Commission — December 12; Police Citizens Review Board —
December 11; Police Citizens Review Board — December 18.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (Renewal):
Class C Beer Permit for Maria Gonzalez dba Acapulco Mexican Bakery #2, 1937
Keokuk St., Suite A; Class C Liquor License for Pub on Clinton Street, dba Pints,
118 S. Clinton St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 13 -17, AWARDING CONTRACT to Bockenstedt
Excavating for $354,437.91 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
FAIRMEADOWS PARK SPLASH PAD PROJECT; RES. 13 -18, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN EXTENSION OF
THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
REGARDING COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISEMENT; RES.
13 -19, DECLARING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY'S APPLICATION FOR RISE FUNDS
FOR THE PROPOSED MOSS RIDGE ROAD FROM IOWA STATE HIGHWAY 1 TO
MOSS RIDGE CAMPUS AT RAPID CREEK PRESERVE; RES. 13 -20, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
SHIVE- HATTERY, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
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CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE MOSS RIDGE ROAD PROJECT;
Correspondence received from David Roggyan agreement with the City of Cedar Rapids
to provide funding to expand and upgrade the current CRPD accepted.
Correspondence: Rosanna Seabold; Erza Warren; Kristy Hartsgrove; Sara
Riggs; Kim Carpenter; Jennifer Lein; Anne Duggan; Lindsey Buchheit; Benjamin
Oakes; Jodie and Mike Theobald; Maria Houser Conzemius; Brian Gollnick;
Courtney Bouvier; Margaret Ketterer; Lynn Gallagher; Jennifer Marsh; Sandy Eskin;
Ramji Balakrishnan; Nancy Adams - Cogan; Janiece Piltingsrud; Mike Wright; Carol
deProsse regarding College and Gilbert Selection; Melvin Kelly regarding
Homelessness and Employment 2013; Douglas Jones regarding Budget Matters; Cliff
Pirnat regarding 841 Normandy; Judith Pfohl regarding Chicken regulations; Melvin
Kelly regarding Employment Creation.
The following individuals appeared regarding funding for the SEATS program: Harry
Olmstead, 1951 Hannah Jo Court; Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave. #6; and Nancy
Ostrognai. Asst. to the City Manager Fruin stated the City was required to provide the
paratransit service and staff was working area entities and would be reporting to Council
shortly. Mary Gravitt also spoke regarding development of the Gilbert / College corner
and the Pedestrian Mall.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dobyns, to set a public hearing for February 5 on
an ordinance rezoning approximately 0.47 acres of land located at 906 N. Dodge Street
from Multi - Family (R3B) Zone to High Density Single Family Residential (RS -12) Zone
and approximately 1. 15 acres of land located at 911 N. Governor Street from
Commercial Office (CO -1) Zone to High Density Single Family Residential (RS -12)
Zone and approximately 1.78 acres of land located at 902 and 906 N. Dodge Street
from Multi - Family (R3B) Zone to Medium Density Multi - Family Residential (RM -20)
Zone (REZ12- 000016,18 & 19). The following individuals appeared: Tracy Barkalow,
one of the property owners; and Shirley Lundell, 804 Dewey St. appeared. PCD Dir.
Davidson present for discussion.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 12 -4507 and
conditionally rezoning approximately 1.02 acres of land located on 1St Avenue North of
Rochester Avenue from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS -5) to Low - Density
Multi - Family Residential (RM -12) (REZ12- 00025). The Mayor requested Council disclose
any ex parte communications, and none were reported. No one appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance repealing Ordinance
No. 12 -4507 and conditionally rezoning approximately 1.02 acres of land located on 1St
Avenue North of Rochester Avenue from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS -5) to
Low - Density Multi - Family Residential (RM -12) (REZ12- 00025), be given first vote.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to
include the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Plan. Karen Kubby, representing the
Iowa City Downtown District, appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their
views.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 13 -21, AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE THE DOWNTOWN AND RIVERFRONT
CROSSINGS PLAN.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, that ORD. 13 -4512, AMENDING THE
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE - FAMILY (OPD -8)
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PLAN FOR 6.53 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT CAMP CARDINAL BOULEVARD,
RYAN COURT, AND PRESTON LANE TO CHANGE TOWNHOUSE STYLE UNITS
TO ZERO LOT LINE DWELLINGS (REZ12- 00024), be passed and adopted. The Mayor
requested Council disclose any ex parte communications, and none were reported.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that ORD. 13 -4513, DESIGNATING THE
JEFFERSON STREET NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT AS A HISTORIC
OVERLAY (OHP) ZONE (REZ12- 00027), be passed and adopted. The Mayor
requested Council disclose any ex parte communications, and none were reported.
Council Member Payne left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Throgmorton, that ORD. 13 -4514,
CONDITIONALLY REZONING .22 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 221 AND 225
NORTH LINN STREET AND THE ADJACENT .07 ACRE LOT ASSOCIATED WITH
THE MIDAMERICAN SUBSTATION FROM NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION
RESIDENTIAL (RNS -12) TO CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB -2) (REZ12- 00028),
be passed and adopted. The Mayor requested Council disclose any ex parte
communications, and none were reported.
Council Member Payne returned to the meeting.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to defer to February 5 Items 6g, 6h, and 6i:
ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 7.79 acres of land located at the
northeast corner of the intersection of North Dodge Street and Prairie du Chien Road
from Medium Density Single Family (RS -8), Neighborhood Public (P -1) and Highway
Commercial (CH -1) to Planned Development Overlay- Community Commercial (OPD -CC-
2) (REZ12- 00026), ordinance vacating the right -of -way for a portion of St. Clement
Street (VAC12- 00005), and resolution approving the preliminary plat of Roberts Dairy
Addition, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB12- 00012).
A public hearing was held on a resolution to amend City- University Urban Renewal
Plan to add a proposed Urban Renewal Project rehabilitating a vacant building for office
and commercial use to be undertaken within the area. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 13 -22, TO AMEND
CITY - UNIVERSITY URBAN RENEWAL PLAN TO ADD A PROPOSED URBAN
RENEWAL PROJECT REHABILITATING A VACANT BUILDING FOR OFFICE AND
COMMERCIAL USE TO BE UNDERTAKEN WITHIN THE AREA. Individual Council
Members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Landfill FY09 Cell
Reconstruction 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. Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave. #6, appeared.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 13 -24, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDFILL FY09 CELL RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. PW Dir. Fosse present for discussion.
Individual Council Members expressed their views.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 828 East Market Street. PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 13 -24, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 828 EAST MARKET
STREET.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, to adopt ORD. 13 -4515, AMENDING
TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY,"
CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "CITY PLAZA," TO ALLOW THE CITY MANAGER TO
DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF THE INFORMATION TABLES ON CITY PLAZA.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending Title 4, Alcoholic
Beverages, Chapter 5, Prohibitions and Restrictions, Section 8, Persons under the
Legal Age in Licensed or Permitted Establishments, Subsection B, to modify the tips
training to accommodate the new State I -Pact Program; and Title 4, Alcoholic
Beverages, Chapter 5, Prohibitions and Restrictions, Section 8, Persons under the
Legal Age in Licensed or Permitted Establishments, Subsection C to allow those
nineteen years of age or older to remain in entertainment venues until closing, be given
first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dickens, to adopt RES. 13 -25, ENDORSING THE
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REVENUE PURPOSE STATEMENT
AND SUPPORTING A POLICY TO ADDRESS SOCIOECONOMIC AND ENROLLMENT
IMBALANCE IN THE DISTRICT. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to accept correspondence from: John Fingert,
Gregg Geerdes, Jim Barker.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1, 2012 - December 31,
2016 (New full term); Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -year term January 1,
2009 - December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission for a six -year term January 1,
2010 - December 31, 2015; Airport Zoning Commission for a six -year term January 1,
2012 - December 31, 2017 (New full term); Airport Commission for a four -year term,
March 1, 2013 - March 1, 2017; Civil Service Commission for a four -year term, April 1,
2013 - April 3, 2017; Historic Preservation Commission for three vacancies, one
Summit St, one Brown St and one at -large representative to fill three -year terms, March
29, 2013 - March 29, 2016; Planning & Zoning Commission for two vacancies to fill five -
year terms, May 1, 2013 - May 1, 2018; Telecommunications Commission for a three -
year term, March 13, 2013 - March 13, 2016. Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, February 13, 2013. 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 Mims, seconded by Payne, to appoint Becky Soglin, 65 Rita Lyn Court, to
the Board of Adjustment for a five -year term, January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018.
Council Member Dobyns acknowledged the ice skating rink provided by the
Downtown District for the event on January 11, 12 and 13.
Council Member Payne announced that Admin. Asst.to the City Manager Bentley will
be presenting a program at the Senior Center on January 24 at 1:00 PM regarding
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changing Iowa City to work for us, an insider's look at how Iowa City culture is changing,
and invited the public to attend. Asst. to the City Manager Fruin stated Admin. Asst.to
the City Manager Bentley was representing the City at the League Legislative Day in
Des Moines.
Council Member Dickens wished his wife a Happy 36th anniversary.
Council Member Champion noted the calls she has received regarding SEATS
Paratransit funding, and assured citizens service would be provided; and thanked the
public for remarks she received regarding the Council decision on choosing the Moen
building for the Gilbert / College development.
Council Member Throgmorton reported on the great event he attended celebrating
Martin Luther King Day at Bethel AME.
Asst. to the City Manager Fruin reported that the Eastside Recycle Center had received
LEED platinum status.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adjourn meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Matthew J. Ha ek, Mayor
Maria K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS 1/5/13
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 12:00 p.m. (Noon), at City Hall. Mayor
Hayek presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek,
Mims, Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 13 -1, AUTHORIZING MAILING AND
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMMENCE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE MOSS RIDGE ROAD PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE
PROPERTY FOR THE PROJECT; AND SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
FEBRUARY 5, 2013.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting at 12:03 p.m.
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
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_i CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 15, 2013
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 8, 2013, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: Bramel
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Bentley, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Yapp, Ackerson, Moran, Fosse
(A complete transcription and power point presentations are available in the City Clerk's Office
and the City website)
Mayor Hayek welcomed everyone to the work session and suggested that the agenda be
rearranged to handle all items prior to discussion of the College / Gilberts items.
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 8 — color scheme for taxicabs — ordinance ...) In response to Council
Member Dobyns, City Clerk Karr stated all items concerning taxicab changes had been
address at the December 18 meeting with the exception of the color scheme which was
deferred to December 8. Council Member Throgmorton suggested an amendment be made
to provide independent owner - operators a certain period of time to comply with color
requirements. City Atty. Dilkes outlined possible problems. After discussion a majority
agreed to defer consideration of the ordinance indefinitely and schedule a work session with
City staff regarding independent owner - operator and the current Code.
2. (Agenda item # 5b — Comprehensive plan downtown and Riverfront Crossings — amending
the comprehensive plan ... ) Council Member Throgmorton requested that the item be
continued to January 22 to allow staff presentation at the formal meeting on January 8, and
more time for review. Majority agreed to continue the hearing and defer consideration to
January 22. PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion.
3. (Consent Calendar # 3d(5) — Police Citizens Review Complaint # 12 -05 .... Extension) In
response to Council Member Payne, City Clerk Karr reported that the Board had
recommended a change in the ordinance to allow more time for review of all complaints and
would be forwarded to Council as part of the Diversity Committee recommendations.
4. (Consent Calendar # 3f(3) — Correspondence from Keri Hornbuckle, Becky Soglin ... Gun
Control) In response to Council Member Throgmorton, Mayor Hayek reported that he had
signed up the City as part of the initiative from Mayor Bloomberg's office.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [December 20, 21, 27; January 3]
➢ December 20
No discussion
➢ December 21
No discussion
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➢ December 27
No discussion
➢ January 3
(IP 7) Council Members confirmed the KXIC radio schedule.
COUNCIL TIME
1. Mayor Hayek, Mayor Pro tem Mims, and Council Member Payne stated they were interested
in attending the Chamber Banquet on January 17. City Clerk asked others to let her know if
they wanted to attend.
2. Council Member Throgmorton stated he had requested information from Asst. City Atty.
Dulek on the procedure to reconsider a vote. He stated he was confused at the December
18 formal meeting and intended to vote against the urban chicken policy but voted in favor
of the policy by mistake. After reviewing the procedure he decided not to ask for
reconsideration but would be offering an explanation at the formal meeting for the record.
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP# 5]
(IP 8 — memo from Adm. Asst. to the City Manager ... Community Business Attraction and Anti -
Piracy Compact) Council Member Throgmorton noted the memo and the fact it was on the
pending list.
MEETING SCHEDULE
Council Member Champion noted that the January 28 meeting had been removed. City Clerk
Karr asked Council Members to let her know of possible scheduling conflicts in April, May and
June. The schedule for those three months would be discussed at the January 22 work
session.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
1. Council Member Dickens reminded everyone of the ice skating planned in the downtown
area January 11, 12 and 13.
2. Mayor Hayek noted the Book Festival the same week -end.
3. Council Member Payne stated she would be abstaining from the North Linn rezoning
discussion and the discussion of the preferred developer for College / Gilbert; and left
the meeting.
DISCUSS PREFERRED COLLEGE / GILBERT DEVELOPER [# 91
PCD Dir. Davidson, Project Coordinator Yapp, National Development Council Rep. Raquel
Favela and Planner Ackerson present for discussion. PCD Dir. displayed a power point of a
matrix that could be used to facilitate discussion and Council selection of a preferred developer.
Council Members expressed appreciation to staff for the matrix and materials, both in the packet
and on the screen, but agreed they did not need to go through the matrix item by item. After
discussion a majority agreed to: The Chauncey as the preferred developer and Chauncey
Gardens as alternate.
STAFF ACTION: After formal action, proceed with negotiation of development agreement.
(Markus, Davidson, Yapp)
Meeting adjourned 5:50 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS — 1/8/13
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton.
The Mayor proclaimed: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — January 21.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded that the items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received, or approved, and adopted as presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: December 4 Council Work Session; December 7 Council Work Session (area
legislators); December 18 Council Work Session; December 18 Council Formal
Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Ad Hoc
Diversity Committee — December 10; Board of Adjustment — November 14; Human
Rights Commission — November 20; Telecommunications Commission — November
26.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (New):
Class B Native Wine Permit for Iowa City Landscaping & Garden Center, 520
Highway 1 W.; Class B Native Wine Permit for The Basket Cases, 601 St Thomas
Ct. (Renewal): Class C Liquor License for Baroncini, 104 S. Linn St. Class C Liquor
License for Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave; Outdoor Service Area for Joe's Place, 115
Iowa Ave. Class C Liquor License for Bluebird Diner, 330 E. Market St. Class C
Liquor License for Chili Yummy Yummy Chili, 100 S. Clinton. RES. 13 -2,
TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Sauce, 108 E. College St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 13 -3, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROCHESTER AVENUE BRIDGE
OVER RALSTON CREEK PROJECT [BRM- 3715(650)-- 8N -52]; RES. 13-4,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CDBG DEMOLITIONS PROJECT -
CONTRACT #5; RES. 13 -5, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A
GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
FOR THE IOWA RIVER RESTORATION /BURLINGTON STREET DAM
MODIFICATION PROJECT; RES. 13 -6, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
WATERWORKS PRAIRIE PARK FLOOD MITIGATION IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT; Grant a 30 -day extension to the Police Citizens Review Board for the
filing of the public report with the City Council on Complaint #12 -05; RES. 13 -7,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 430 SOUTHGATE AVENUE AND 436/438 SOUTHGATE AVENUE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -8, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 507 E. COLLEGE STREET,
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IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -9, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION,
IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 511 3RD AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 13 -10, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND US BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 771 ELLIOTT COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -11, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE NAPOLEON PARK FIELD 1, 2, 3, 4 RENOVATION PROJECT;
RES. 13 -12, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA TO USE A PORTION OF CITY STREETS AND
PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF WATER MAINS IN CONNECTION WITH UNIVERSITY OF
IOWA'S POTABLE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM; RES. 13 -13, AMENDING
THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE AND THE
ADMINISTRATIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL PAY PLAN BY ELIMINATING THE
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST POSITION AT PAYGRADE
LEVEL 27 AND ADDING A DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST POSITION
AT PAYGRADE LEVEL 24.
Setting Public Hearing: RES. 13 -14, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
JANUARY 22, 2013, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDFILL FY09 CELL
RECONSTRUCTION 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. 13 -15, SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING FOR JANUARY 22, 2013, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 828 EAST MARKET STREET.
Correspondence: Jerry Moore regarding Puppets for Arts Festival; Ann
Christenson, 100 Grannies regarding Response to Phil Rozenski letter regarding
Hilex; Keri Hornbuckle; Becky Soglin regarding Gun Control; Mike Parker regarding
River Rafting Project; John McMillian regarding Wind River Crossing Management
Team; Chuck deProsse regarding No Ordinary Landfill — Madison County's
Alternative Energy Programs [Staff response included]; Tony Barrino regarding
Obama — Giethner Federal Tort Intercourt Conflict; Dean Rammelsberg regarding
Information regarding chickens; Melvin Kelly regarding 2013 Letter to Tony F. Mack
— Building a Better Trenton ".
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne St., appeared regarding people shoveling the snow onto
ADA ramps; and requested a shorter Council agenda to enable individuals to speak and
still catch the late City bus.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for January 22 on an ordinance repealing
Ordinance No. 12 -4507 and conditionally rezoning approximately 1.02 acres of land
located on 1St Avenue north of Rochester Avenue from Low Density Single Family
Residential (RS -5) to Low - Density Multi- Family Residential (RM -12) (REZ12- 00025).
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to
include the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Plan. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Tam Bodkin Bryk, Patricia Knox, Mark Scully, Jim Gigilierano, S.
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Shrader, Jiyun Park, Leslie Hollis. Moved and seconded to continue public hearing to
January 22nd.
Moved and seconded to defer to January 22, a resolution amending the
Comprehensive Plan to include the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Plan.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Planned Development
Overlay Medium Density Single- Family (OPD -8) Plan for 6.53 acres of land located at
Camp Cardinal Boulevard, Ryan Court, and Preston Lane to change townhouse style
units to zero lot line dwellings (REZ12- 00024), be given second vote.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance to designate the Jefferson Street National
Register Historic District as a Historic Overlay (OHP) Zone (REZ12- 00027), be given
second vote. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Jim Hayes, Barbara
and Frank Wagner, Tom Baldridge, Tom Rosenberger.
Council Member Payne left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning .22 acres of land
located at 221 and 225 North Linn Street and the adjacent .07 acre lot associated with
the MidAmerican Substation from Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS -12) to
Central Business Service (CB -2) (REZ12- 00028), be given second vote.
Council Member Payne returned to the meeting.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 7.79
acres of land located at the northeast corner of the intersection of North Dodge Street and
Prairie du Chien Road from Medium Density Single Family (RS -8), Neighborhood Public
(P -1) and Highway Commercial (CH -1) to Planned Development Overlay- Community
Commercial (OPD -CC -2) (REZ12- 00026), be given second vote. Mary Gravitt, 2714
Wayne St., appeared.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating the right -of -way for a portion of St.
Clement Street (VAC12- 00005), be given second vote.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the South Hickory Hill Park Safe
Room 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. 13 -16, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH HICKORY HILL PARK SAFE ROOM PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 10 of the City Code, entitled
"Public Ways and Property," Chapter 5, entitled "City Plaza," to allow the City Manager
to determine the location of the information tables on City Plaza, be given second vote.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled "Business and
License Regulations," Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs" to require a distinctive for all
vehicles driven by a company, be deferred indefinitely. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Nazar Osman, Adil Adams, David Tiet, Ali Ahmed, Mark Paterno,
Lorelei Barth Coffin, Son Minh Nguyen, Roger Bradley, Chris Cutkomp (2), Samuel
Kennen.
Council Member Payne left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.
Moved and seconded that the ranking of preferred development proposals for the
northeast corner of College Street and Gilbert Street, be to The Chauncey, with
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Chauncey Gardens as an alternate. The following individuals appeared: Martha
Norbeck, 906 S. 7th Ave.; Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave.; Member of Trinity Episcopal
Church; Howard Horan, Trinity Episcopal Church; and Diana Coffman. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 5/1/0, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims. Nays: Throgmorton. Abstaining: Payne.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Tim Dwight, Carol deProsse, Julie
Schweser, James Harris, Benjamin Webb, Beth Stence, Samuel Van Horne, Amanda
Van Horne, Douglas Hempel, Andy Brodie (2), Andrew Sherburne, Melanie Baker,
Carol Winter, Joanne Madsen, Michael Eckert, Joan Falconer, Kris Johnson, Pam
Michaud, Elizabeth Clothier, Nora Roy, Ezra Warren, David Wilson, Nicole Jardine,
Laura Christensen, Rachel Jacobson, Akash Borde, Martha Monick, Chris Gnade,
David Wieseneck, Janice Piltingsrud, Janis Palmer.
Council Member Payne returned to the meeting.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy for the Board of Adjustment —
for a five -year term, January 1, 2013 — January 1, 2018. Applications must be received
by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2013.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies for Boards and Commissions: Airport
Commission for a four -year term, March 1, 2013 — March 1, 2017; Civil Service
Commission for a four -year term, April 1, 2013 — April 3, 2017; Historic Preservation
Commission for three vacancies, one Summit St, one Brown St and one at -large
representative to fill three -year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016; Planning &
Zoning Commission for two vacancies to fill five -year terms, May 1, 2013 — May 1,
2018; Telecommunications Commission for a three -year term, March 13, 2013 — March
13, 2016. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 13, 2013.
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six
publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -
year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016 (New full term); Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five -year term January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013;
Airport Zoning Commission — for a six -year term January 1, 2010 — December 31, 2015;
Airport Zoning Commission — for a six -year term January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2017.
(New full term).
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting at 8:20 p.m.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk and Finance Department.
s /Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
s /Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted—for publication — 1/16/13.
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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
JANUARY 5, 2013
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 12:00 p.m. (Noon), at City Hall. Mayor
Hayek presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek,
Mims, Payne, Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin,
Dulek, Gannon, Karr.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adopt RES. 13 -1, AUTHORIZING
MAILING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMMENCE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE MOSS RIDGE ROAD PROJECT
AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR THE PROJECT; AND SETTING DATE OF
PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 5, 2013.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adjourn special meeting at 12:03 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office 356 -5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 8, 2013
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims,
Payne, Throgmorton. Staff members present: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Bentley,
Davidson, Miklo.
The Mayor proclaimed: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — January 21.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Payne, that the items and recommendations in
the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and adopted as presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: December 4 Council Work Session; December 7 Council Work Session (area
legislators); December 18 Council Work Session; December 18 Council Formal
Official & Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Ad Hoc
Diversity Committee — December 10; Board of Adjustment — November 14; Human
Rights Commission — November 20; Telecommunications Commission — November
26.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (New):
Class B Native Wine Permit for Dykstra Nursery Corp., dba Iowa City Landscaping &
Garden Center, 520 Highway 1 W.; Class B Native Wine Permit for Cindy Ruppert
dba The Basket Cases, 601 St Thomas Ct. (Renewal): Class C Liquor License for
Baroncini, LLC dba, Baroncini, 104 S. Linn St. Class C Liquor License for Samco of
Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave; Outdoor Service Area for Samco of
Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave. Class C Liquor License for 2 -Tone,
Inc., dba Bluebird Diner, 330 E. Market St. Class C Liquor License for Chili Yummy
Yummy Chili, Inc., dba Chili Yummy Yummy Chili, 100 S. Clinton. RES. 13 -2,
TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Caylor Development, LLC, dba Sauce, 108 E.
College St.
Resolutions and Motions: RES. 13 -3, AWARDING CONTRACT to Iowa Bridge &
Culvert for $ 927,997.11 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
ROCHESTER AVENUE BRIDGE OVER RALSTON CREEK PROJECT [BRM-
3715(650)--8N-52]; RES. 13 -4, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CDBG
DEMOLITIONS PROJECT - CONTRACT #5; RES. 13 -5, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE IOWA RIVER RESTORATION /BURLINGTON
STREET DAM MODIFICATION PROJECT; RES. 13 -6, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE WATER WORKS PRAIRIE PARK FLOOD MITIGATION
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; Grant a 30 -day extension to the Police Citizens
Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on Complaint
#12 -05; RES. 13 -7, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 430 SOUTHGATE AVENUE AND 436/438
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SOUTHGATE AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -8, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF
LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 507 E.
COLLEGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -9, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
5113 RD AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 13 -10, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND US BANK, IOWA CITY,
IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 771 ELLIOTT COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 13 -11, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NAPOLEON PARK FIELD 1, 2, 3,
4 RENOVATION PROJECT; RES. 13 -12, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA TO USE A PORTION OF
CITY STREETS AND PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION,
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER MAINS IN CONNECTION WITH
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA'S POTABLE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM; RES. 13-
13, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL PAY PLAN BY ELIMINATING
THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST POSITION AT PAYGRADE
LEVEL 27 AND ADDING A DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST POSITION
AT PAYGRADE LEVEL 24.
Setting Public Hearing: RES. 13 -14, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
JANUARY 22, 2013, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDFILL FY09 CELL
RECONSTRUCTION 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. 13 -15, SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING FOR JANUARY 22, 2013, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 828 EAST MARKET STREET.
Correspondence: Jerry Moore regarding Puppets for Arts Festival; Ann
Christenson, 100 Grannies regarding Response to Phil Rozenski letter regarding
Hilex; Keri Hornbuckle; Becky Soglin regarding Gun Control; Mike Parker regarding
River Rafting Project; John McMillian regarding Wind River Crossing Management
Team; Chuck deProsse regarding No Ordinary Landfill — Madison County's
Alternative Energy Programs [Staff response included]; Tony Barrino regarding
Obama — Giethner Federal Tort Intercourt Conflict; Dean Rammelsberg regarding
Information regarding chickens; Melvin Kelly regarding 2013 Letter to Tony F. Mack
— Building a Better Trenton ".
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne St., appeared regarding people shoveling the snow onto
ADA ramps; and requested a shorter Council agenda to enable individuals to speak and
still catch the late City bus.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for January 22 on an
ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 124507 and conditionally rezoning approximately
1.02 acres of land located on 1 St Avenue north of Rochester Avenue from Low Density
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Single Family Residential (RS -5) to Low - Density Multi - Family Residential (RM -12)
(REZ12- 00025).
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to
include the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Plan. PCD Dir. Davidson and Senior
Planner Miklo presented a power point. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to accept correspondence from Tam
Bodkin Bryk, Patricia Knox, Mark Scully, Jim Gigilierano, S. Shrader, Jiyun Park, Leslie
Hollis. Moved by Payne, seconded by Throgmorton, to continue public hearing to
January 22nd.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Champion, to defer to January 22, a resolution
amending the Comprehensive Plan to include the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings
Plan.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dickens, that the ordinance amending the
Planned Development Overlay Medium Density Single - Family (OPD -8) Plan for 6.53
acres of land located at Camp Cardinal Boulevard, Ryan Court, and Preston Lane to
change townhouse style units to zero lot line dwellings (REZ12- 00024), be given
second vote. PCD Dir. Davidson presented a power point. The Mayor requested
Council disclose any ex parte communications, and none were reported.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance to designate the Jefferson
Street National Register Historic District as a Historic Overlay (OHP) Zone (REZ12-
00027), be given second vote. Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to accept
correspondence from Jim Hayes, Barbara and Frank Wagner, Tom Baldridge, Tom
Rosenberger. The Mayor requested Council disclose any ex parte communications,
and none were reported.
Council Member Payne left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Dobyns, that the ordinance conditionally
rezoning .22 acres of land located at 221 and 225 North Linn Street and the adjacent
.07 acre lot associated with the MidAmerican Substation from Neighborhood
Stabilization Residential (RNS -12) to Central Business Service (CB -2) (REZ12- 00028),
be given second vote. The Mayor requested Council disclose any ex parte
communications, and none were reported.
Council Member Payne returned to the meeting.
Moved by Dobyns, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 7.79 acres of land located at the northeast corner of the intersection of
North Dodge Street and Prairie du Chien Road from Medium Density Single Family (RS-
8), Neighborhood Public (P -1) and Highway Commercial (CH -1) to Planned Development
Overlay- Community Commercial (OPD -CC -2) (REZ12- 00026), be given second vote.
The Mayor requested Council disclose any ex parte communications, and Council Mims
reported. Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne St., appeared.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, that the ordinance vacating the right -of -way
for a portion of St. Clement Street (VAC12- 00005), be given second vote.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the South Hickory Hill Park Safe
Room Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City
Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one
appeared.
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Moved by Mims, seconded by Dobyns, to adopt RES. 13 -16, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH HICKORY HILL PARK SAFE ROOM 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 by Champion, seconded by Payne, that the ordinance amending Title 10 of
the City Code, entitled "Public Ways and Property," Chapter 5, entitled "City Plaza," to
allow the City Manager to determine the location of the information tables on City Plaza,
be given second vote.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Dobyns, that the ordinance amending Title 5,
entitled "Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs" to require a
distinctive for all vehicles driven by a company, be deferred indefinitely. Moved by
Throgmorton, seconded by Payne, to accept correspondence from Nazar Osman, Adil
Adams, David Tiet, Ali Ahmed, Mark Paterno, Lorelei Barth Coffin, Son Minh Nguyen,
Roger Bradley, Chris Cutkomp (2), Samuel Kennen.
Council Member Payne left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Champion, that the ranking of preferred development
proposals for the northeast corner of College Street and Gilbert Street, be to The
Chauncey, with Chauncey Gardens as an alternate. The following individuals
appeared: Martha Norbeck, 906 S. 7th Ave.; Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave.; Member
of Trinity Episcopal Church; Howard Horan, Trinity Episcopal Church; and Diana
Coffman. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 5/1/0, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion,
Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims. Nays: Throgmorton. Abstaining: Payne. Moved by
Mims, seconded by Dobyns, to accept correspondence from Tim Dwight, Carol
deProsse, Julie Schweser, James Harris, Benjamin Webb, Beth Stence, Samuel Van
Horne, Amanda Van Horne, Douglas Hempel, Andy Brodie (2), Andrew Sherburne,
Melanie Baker, Carol Winter, Joanne Madsen, Michael Eckert, Joan Falconer, Kris
Johnson, Pam Michaud, Elizabeth Clothier, Nora Roy, Ezra Warren, David Wilson,
Nicole Jardine, Laura Christensen, Rachel Jacobson, Akash Borde, Martha Monick,
Chris Gnade, David Wieseneck, Janice Piltingsrud, Janis Palmer.
Council Member Payne returned to the meeting.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy for the Board of Adjustment —
for a five -year term, January 1, 2013 — January 1, 2018. Applications must be received
by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2013.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies for Boards and Commissions: Airport
Commission for a four -year term, March 1, 2013 — March 1, 2017; Civil Service
Commission for a four -year term, April 1, 2013 — April 3, 2017; Historic Preservation
Commission for three vacancies, one Summit St, one Brown St and one at -large
representative to fill three -year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016; Planning &
Zoning Commission for two vacancies to fill five -year terms, May 1, 2013 — May 1,
2018; Telecommunications Commission for a three -year term, March 13, 2013 — March
13, 2016. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 13, 2013.
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
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publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment for a five -
year term January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016 (New full term); Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five -year term January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013;
Airport Zoning Commission — for a six -year term January 1, 2010 — December 31, 2015;
Airport Zoning Commission — for a six -year term January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2017.
(New full term).
Council Member Throgmorton referenced his December 18 vote for the urban
chicken policy and stated his intention was to vote against the policy because he
objected to the veto provision; and wanted the record to reflect his intention.
Throgmorton also referenced the football championship game between Alabama and
his alma mater Notre Dame; crediting Alabama for being the superior team that
evening.
Council Member Champion thanked Council Member Throgmorton for clarifying his
"yes" vote for the urban chicken policy.
Council Member Dickens invited everyone downtown Friday, Saturday and Sunday
for ice skating on the rink provided by the Downtown District on Iowa Avenue.
Mayor Hayek noted that in addition to ice skating you could also attend the book
festival; and acknowledged West High students for being spotlighted on the Today
Show that morning for their Twitter account, West High Bros.) acknowledging random
acts of kindness and encouragement at the school.
Council Member Dobyns also recognized Jeremiah Anthony and John Ely as the
West High students involved in the West High Bros. account.
City Manager Markus added that the account generated 3,000 tweets or positive
messages.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Payne, to adjourn special meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk