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Iowa City
City Council Agenda
Regular Formal
August 16, 2016 - 7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
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ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER
ITEM 1a Roll Call
ITEM 2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED
ITEM 2a. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk:
ITEM 2a(1) August 2 Work Session
ITEM 2a(2) August 2 Regular Formal Official & Complete
ITEM 2b. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any
recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon
separate Council action).
ITEM 2b(1) Civil Service Commission – July 29
ITEM 2b(2) Planning and Zoning Commission – July 21
ITEM 2c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal
ITEM 2c(1) Class C Liquor License for Etre Restaurant Group LLC, dba Takanami,
219 Iowa Ave.
ITEM 2c(2) Class C Liquor License for High Energy Food Concepts Inc., dba
Martini’s, 127 E. College St.
ITEM 2c(3) Outdoor Service Area for High Energy Food Concepts Inc., dba Martini’s,
127 E. College St.
ITEM 2c(4) Class C Liquor License for AKA White, Inc., dba The Summit Restaurant
and Bar, 10 S. Clinton St.
ITEM 2c(5) Class C Liquor License for Cream, LLC, dba Union Bar, The, 121 E
College St.
ITEM 2c(6) Resolution to issue Dancing Permit to AKA White, Inc., dba The Summit
Restaurant and Bar, 10 S. Clinton St.; Cream, LLC, dba Union Bar, The,
121 E. College St.
ITEM 2c(7) Class C Liquor License for Gabe’s Oasis, L.L.C., dba Gabe’s, 330 E.
Washington St.
ITEM 2c(8) Outdoor Service Area for Gabe’s Oasis, L.L.C., dba Gabe’s, 330 E.
Washington St.
ITEM 2c(9) Class C Liquor License for Chipolte Mexican Grill of Colorado, dba
Chipolte Mexican Grill, 201 S. Clinton, Suite 112
ITEM 2c(10) Outdoor Service Area for Chipolte Mexican Grill of Colorado, dba
Chipolte Mexican Grill, 201 S. Clinton St., Suite 112
ITEM 2c(11) Class C Liquor License for Eckhardt Management, dba 2 Dogs Pub, 1705
S. 1st Ave.
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ITEM 2c(12) Special Class C Liquor License for The Englert Civic Theatre, Inc., dba
Englert Theatre, The, 221 E. Washington St.
ITEM 2c(13) Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Gas #1, 260 Stevens
Dr.
ITEM 2c(14) Class C Beer Permit for Casey’s Marketing Company, dba Casey’s
General Store #2761, 204 N. Dubuque St.
ITEM 2c(15) Class C Beer Permit for Casey’s Marketing Company, dba Casey’s
General Store #2781, 1410 Willow Creek Dr.
Ownership Change
ITEM 2c(16) Class C Liquor License for Cream, LLC., dba Union Bar, The, 121 E.
College St.
New
ITEM 2c(17) Class C Beer Permit for kogba adade dba The World Food Market,
1911 Keokuk St.
ITEM 2c(18) (Addition) Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit to ND Express, INC., dba
ND Express East, 2221 Rochester Ave.
ITEM 2d. Resolutions and Motions:
ITEM 2d(1) 2016 DERWEN DRIVE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND
DRAINAGE TILE INSTALLATION - RESOLUTION AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE 2016 DERWEN DRIVE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND
DRAINAGE TILE INSTALLATION PROJECT.
(Revised) Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Thursday,
August 12, 2016, and the following bids were received:
All American Concrete, West Liberty, IA $ 91,798.00
Yordi Excavating, Cedar Rapids, IA $ 92,821.50
Rogers Construction, Iowa City, IA $ 138,640.00
Engineer's Estimate $ 110,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to All
American of West Liberty, IA. The project will be funded with Stormwater
revenues. The project will be funded with Stormwater revenues.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Thursday, August 11,
2016. Staff is reviewing the bids and a recommendation for award will be
presented to Council at the Council meeting on Tuesday, August 16th.
The estimated cost of construction is $110,000 and will be funded with
Stormwater revenues.
ITEM 2d(2) 2015 SEWER REHABILITATION - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE 2015 SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT.
Comment: The project has been completed by Municipal Pipe Tool
Company of Hudson, Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and
specifications. The Engineer’s Report and Performance and Payment
bonds are on file with the City Clerk.
Project Estimated Cost: $ 300,000.00
Project Bid Received: $ 215,368.70
Project Actual Cost: $ 274,184.85
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ITEM 2d(3) SILVER SLOPE, PART TWO - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND
PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR SILVER SLOPE - PART TWO,
AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE.
Comment: See Engineer’s Report. Remove from Consent Calendar.
ITEM 2d(4) 2015 SUMMER SIDEWALK REPAIR - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE 2015 SUMMER SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT.
Comment: The project has been completed by JDM Concrete of Kalona,
Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications. The
Engineer’s Report and Performance and Payment bonds are on file in the
City Engineer’s office.
Project Estimated Cost: $ 100,500.00
Project Bid Received: $ 78,117.44
Project Actual Cost: $ 63,801.28
ITEM 2d(5) FIBER INFRASTRUCTURE, IOWA CITY SOUTH PART 1, DUCT
INSTALLATION - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
FIBER INFRASTRUCTURE - IOWA CITY SOUTH PART 1 - DUCT
INSTALLATION PROJECT.
Comment: This project replaced damaged duct and add a redundant
cable route to multiple City facilities on the South side of Iowa City. The
project has been completed by Slabach Construction of Kalona, Iowa, in
substantial accordance with the plans and specifications. The Engineer’s
Report and Performance and Payment bonds are on file with the City
Clerk.
Project Estimated Cost: $ 200,000.00
Project Bid Received: $ 184,968.00
Project Actual Cost: $ 191,128.00
ITEM 2d(6) STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PART NINE - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER, WATER
MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR STONE BRIDGE
ESTATES - PART NINE, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Comment: See Engineer’s Report.
ITEM 2d(7) GENERAL QUARTERS, PART TWO - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER
MAIN AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR GENERAL QUARTERS -
PART TWO, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Comment: See Engineer’s Report.
ITEM 2d(8) PROCUREMENT OF WATER METERS - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE PROCUREMENT OF WATER METERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017.
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Comment: This Resolution will approve the procurement of water meters
needed for utility billing for miscellaneous sizes of water meters needed
for new home/business installation and meter repairs from Ferguson
Waterworks for $186,000. This purchase exceeds the $150,000 spending
authority of the City Manager, and so requires Council approval. Funds
are available in account #7373014.
ITEM 2d(9) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - RECOMMENDATION TO JOHNSON
COUNTY 4522 TAFT AVENUE SE (CZ16-00002)
Comment: At its August 4 meeting by a vote of 7-0 the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended forwarding a letter to the Johnson
Planning and Zoning Commission recommending approval of a
Conditional Use Permit to allow a tree trimming and removal business
located at 4522 Taft Avenue SE in Area B of the Iowa City/Johnson
County Fringe Area. (CU16-00003)
ITEM 2d(10) DESIGN, PRODUCTION, AND MAILING OF CITY BILLS AND WEB
SERVICE - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT FOR
DESIGN, PRODUCTION, AND MAILING OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
UTILITY BILL, LANDFILL BILL, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE BILL,
ENVELOPES, AND WEB SERVICE FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR.
Comment: The original contract with SourceHov was for services through
September 2014. This contract was extended for an additional 2 years
through September 2016. This resolution will allow the services to be
extended for the additional year through September 2017.
ITEM 2d(11) MAYORS’ MONARCH PLEDGE - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO SIGN MAYORS’ MONARCH PLEDGE.
Comment: The Mayors’ Monarch Pledge shows the City’s support in
helping the declining population of the Monarch buttery. The pledge also
commits the city to action items in the upcoming year towards monarch
conservation efforts.
ITEM 2e. Setting Public Hearings:
ITEM 2e(1) SYCAMORE STREET AND LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD LANDSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS – RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE SYCAMORE STREET AND LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD
LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 2016, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING
THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
Comment: This project involves street tree installation along Lower
Muscatine Road from Kirkwood Boulevard to First Avenue, and along
Sycamore Street from Lower Muscatine Road to Lehman Avenue. The
project also includes landscape installation for (2) roundabouts installed in
2015 along Sycamore Street. The estimated cost for this project is
$261,368.84 and will be funded with Road Use tax proceeds.
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ITEM 2e(2) EASTSIDE MIXED USE FORM-BASED CODE – MOTION SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 6 ON AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 14: ZONING TO ESTABLISH FORM-BASED
ZONING STANDARDS FOR THE EAST SIDE MIXED USE ZONE AND
TO CLARIFY AND REFINE CERTAIN PROVISIONS THAT APPLY
DOWNTOWN AND IN THE RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS DISTRICT.
Comment: At its August 4 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of these zoning code
amendments. Approval will establish a new form-based code district to
provide a better transition between Downtown Iowa City and the
residential neighborhoods to the east. In addition, amendments will clarify
and refine the language to improve certain provisions of the Riverfront
Crossings form-based code; adjust parking requirements and apartment
mix standards to encourage student housing in areas abutting the
University campus and encourage housing for a broader mix of
populations throughout Riverfront Crossings and the Eastside Mixed Use
Districts; and ensure that zoning requirements for exterior lighting are
applied in the Riverfront Crossings and Eastside Mixed Use Districts.
ITEM 2e(3) REZONING TO EAST SIDE MIXED USE (EMU) – MOTION SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 6 ON AN ORDINANCE
REZONING MULTIPLE PROPERTIES ENCOMPASSING PORTIONS
OF THE 500 BLOCKS OF IOWA AVENUE, COLLEGE STREET,
WASHINGTON STREET AND BURLINGTON STREET FROM
CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB-5), CENTRAL BUSINESS
SERVICE (CB-2) AND NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION
RESIDENTIAL (RNS-20) TO EASTSIDE MIXED USE (EMU) (REZ16-
00006).
Comment: At its August 4 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. Approval
will rezone all properties located within the new Eastside Mixed Use
District so that the form-based code will apply when redevelopment
occurs in this transitional area between Downtown Iowa City and
neighborhoods to the east.
ITEM 2e(4) HEBL AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
MAILING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF THE CITY’S INTENTION
TO PROCEED WITH FUNDING FINAL DESIGN AND PROPERTY
ACQUISITION FOR THE PROPOSED HEBL AVENUE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
THEREON FOR SEPTEMBER 20, 2016.
Comment: The City of Iowa City must acquire right-of-way, fee title,
permanent easements and/or temporary construction easement to
construct the Hebl Avenue Improvements Project. This project consists
of the reconstruction of Hebl Avenue from IWV Road to the Landfill and
Recycling Center entrance. The project will be funded with Landfill
revenues.
ITEM 2f Correspondence:
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ITEM 2f(1) Lou Halsch: Road Diet [Staff response included]
ITEM 2f(2) Rod Sullivan, Chairperson of Johnson County Board of Supervisors:
Intergovernmental agreement to provide commercial and industrial
electrical inspection services
ITEM 2f(3) Candice Odell: Homeless Shelter
ITEM 2f(4) Joel Gilbertson-White, Jim Walters (x2): Regarding Policing Transition
[Staff response included]
ITEM 2f(5) Donald Baxter: Transit staff driving speed on Madison Street [Staff
response included]
ITEM 2f(6) Blair Frank: Invitation – Gaia’s Peace Garden
ITEM 2f(7) Ron Bednarz: Condos, Foster Road and Taft Speedway
ITEM 2f(8) Garry Klein, Harry Olmstead: Support for Rose Oaks Tenants and
Others [Moved to accept with Item 5.]
ITEM 2f(9) Nancy Halder; Michael Carroll, Joe and Barbara Tobin, Gordon and
Tammi Craft, Robert Fellows, Karlen Fellows, Victoria Susan Carroll, Ben
Halupnik and Patricia Knebel, Jean and Mary Jo Davidson: Water
diversion at Idyllwild; Homeowner letter concerning Idyllwild
Properties and the HR Drainage Project
ITEM 2f(10) Garry Klein: Petition Initiative [Staff response included]
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Approved, 7/0, minus 2d(3) which will be acted upon at a later
meeting; and removing item 2f(8) to accept with item # 5
ITEM 3. COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM]
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to “City Council
Information” item at the end of the meeting agenda.
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ITEM 4. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. (In accordance with the City Attorney’s
memo of 2/28/07 entitled “Rezonings, Due Process and Ex parte communications”.
Council will discuss # 4a at formal meeting)
ITEM 4a REZONING 2114-2118 S. RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND 103 COMMERCIAL
DRIVE – ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 36, 416 SQUARE FEET OF PROPERTY FROM
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (I-1) ZONE TO INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-
1) ZONE LOCATED AT 2114-2118 S. RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND 103
COMMERCIAL DRIVE. (REZ16-00004)
Comment: At its July 21 meeting, by a vote of 4-1 (Signs voting no,
Martin and Hensch absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of this rezoning subject to a conditional zoning
agreement specifying that vehicle sales will be limited to the west side of
the building at 2114-2118 S. Riverside Drive. Approval will allow this
property to be used for intensive commercial uses including car repair
and sales. (This is one property with six commercial condominiums
located on it.)
1. PUBLIC HEARING
Action: Closed ________________________________
2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Action: First consideration, 7/0 ___________________
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ITEM 4b RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION, COTTONWOOD AVENUE – ORDINANCE
VACATING COTTONWOOD AVENUE EAST OF YEWELL STREET.
(VAC16-00001) (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: At its June 2 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of this vacation subject to
any necessary utility easements. Approval will allow the property to be
added to the adjacent residential lot. The vacation has been requested to
allow an addition to the house at 1420 Yewell Street.
Action: Adopted, 7/0 _____________________________
ITEM 4c CONVEYANCE OF COTTONWOOD AVENUE - CONVEYANCE OF A
PORTION OF COTTONWOOD AVENUE EAST OF YEWELL STREET
TO LAURA CROSSETT.
Comment: Laura Crossett has requested that the City vacate and convey
via quit claim deed that portion of Cottonwood Avenue east of Yewell Street
to facilitate an addition to her house. She has offered to pay the City fair
market value for this land, as determined by an appraisal, in the amount of
$15,000. The owner of the other adjacent property has indicated he is not
interested in purchasing any portion of this right-of-way.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
Action: Closed _______________________________
2, CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action: Approved, 7/0 _________________________
ITEM 4d REZONING JOHNSON COUNTY AMBULANCE AND MEDICAL
EXAMINER FACILITY – REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 818
SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL(CI-1)
ZONE TO PUBLIC (P-1) ZONE. (REZ16-00005) (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At its July 7 meeting, by a vote of 5-0 (Freerks absent;
Hensch abstained), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval of this rezoning. Approval of the rezoning acknowledges the
ownership and use of the property for public purposes. The subject
property, along with an abutting property are being developed with a new
building that will consolidate the Johnson County Ambulance Center,
Medical Examiner’s facility, and provide storage for the Auditor’s Office.
Staff requests expedited action.
Action: Waived second consideration, 7/0 __________
Adopted, 7/0 __________________________
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ITEM 4e HISTORIC PRESERVATION – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO FILE AN APPLICATION
FOR A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) GRANT TO OBTAIN
FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING THE 2001 SURVEY AND
EVALUATION OF THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT.
Comment: In 2001 the Historic Preservation Commission completed a
Survey and Evaluation of the Central Business District. Since the
completion of that survey, some downtown buildings have been lost to
fire, some have been restored, and new buildings have been constructed.
These changes may affect the eligibility of properties for the National
Register of Historic Places. The Historic Preservation Commission
proposes to apply for a CLG Grant for the purpose of hiring a historic
preservation consultant to update the survey. The goal of the project is to
identify properties worthy of designation as landmarks or as part of a
historic district. The Commission is applying for a $12,000 grant
requiring a local match of $8,000.
Action: Approved, 7/0 ____________________________
ITEM 5. ROSE OAKS - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSITION PAYMENT TO
TENANTS OF ROSE OAKS APARTMENTS FROM CITY’S AFFORDABLE
HOUSING FUND.
Comment: At the Council’s direction this resolution makes available, until October
31, 2016, a $250.00 payment to each household with a valid lease at the Rose Oaks
Apartments on February 27, 2016, the day after the Rose Oaks property was
acquired by College Fund LLC and Todd Quiring whose managers notified tenants
that their leases would not be renewed so as to enable a full scale renovation,
including the demolition of some buildings and remodel of others. See additional
correspondence.
Action: Approved, 5/2, Ayes: Botchway, Cole, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Nays: Dickens, Mims _____________________________
ITEM 6. CHAUNCEY BUILDING TIF REVENUE BONDS – RESOLUTION APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING LOAN AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING AND
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF
$12,805,000 TAXABLE URBAN RENEWAL REVENUE CAPITAL LOAN NOTES,
SERIES 2016E, OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD
OF PAYMENT OF THE NOTES.
Comment: Approved on June 8, 2015 was a resolution to institute proceedings for
the issuance of tax increment revenue bonds of not to exceed $14.2 million for the
purpose of funding a grant to facilitate the construction of the Chauncey Building.
The City has negotiated a $12,805,000, 20-year tax increment revenue bond
agreement with Midwest One Bank and First National Bank, Ames, Iowa for the
purpose of financing the grant to construct the Chauncey Building. This resolution
provides final authorization for the issuance of $12,805,000 Taxable Urban Renewal
Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2016E.
Action: Approved, 5/0/2, Ayes: Botchway, Dickens, Mims, Taylor,
Thomas. Nays: None Abstaining: Cole, Throgmorton ______________
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ITEM 7. CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE JOHNSON COUNTY AUDITOR TO PLACE A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO
THE CITY’S HOME RULE CHARTER TO AMEND SECTION 7.03(A)(NUMBER OF
SIGNATURES) OF ARTICLE VII (INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM) TO CHANGE
THE NUMBER OF SIGNATURES REQUIRED ON INITIATIVE AND
REFERENDUM PETITIONS BEFORE THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AT A SPECIAL CITY ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2016.
Comment: A valid petition has been filed proposing an amendment to the City
Charter to change the number of signatures required on initiative and referendum
petitions from the current requirement of eligible electors (residents of Iowa City)
equal in number to at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the number of persons who
voted at the last regular city election, but not less than three thousand six hundred
(3,600), to eligible electors equal in number to at least ten percent (10%) of the
number of persons who voted at the last regular city election, but not less than ten
(10). In accordance with Section 372.11 of the Iowa Code and Section 8.01 of the
City Charter, this resolution will submit the proposed amendment to the voters at a
special city election on November 8, 2016.
Action: Approved, 7/0 ________________________________
ITEM 8. NEWSPAPER BOXES IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY - ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 16 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "PUBLIC WORKS," CHAPTER 1,
ENTITLED, "STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY," TO
ESTABLISH A PERMIT SYSTEM FOR USE OF NEWSPAPER BOXES IN PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The City has received complaints over the years regarding poorly
maintained and seemingly abandoned newspaper boxes (referred to as “publishers’
boxes” in the ordinance) located on the ped mall and sidewalks. To ensure that the
boxes are maintained and do not obstruct pedestrian traffic, the ordinance requires
that boxes have a permit and that the permit policy be established by resolution. The
resolution will be considered at the same meeting as the passage of the ordinance.
Staff intends to propose that the permit policy not require a fee to be paid, but that
the location will be somewhat restricted (e.g., placement of the box must allow at
least 5 feet of unobstructed walkway) and the box must be kept in good repair. Staff
requests expedited action.
Action: Waived second consideration, 7/0 __________
Adopted, 7/0 ________________________________
ITEM 9. PUBLISHERS’ BOX MAINTENANCE POLICY - RESOLUTION ADOPTING A
PUBLISHERS’ BOX MAINTENANCE CODE PERMIT POLICY.
Comment: If Council adopts the ordinance contained in the previous agenda item,
this resolution should be considered. The ordinance requires that newspaper boxes
(referred to as “publishers’ boxes” in the ordinance and this resolution) have a permit
and that the permit policy be established by resolution. The policy is attached to the
resolution. Although the permit is free, the policy somewhat limits the location of the
boxes (e.g., placement of the box must allow at least 5 feet of unobstructed walkway)
and requires that they be kept in good repair.
Action: Approved, 7/0 _____________________________
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ITEM 10. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18
years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. Approved, 7/0
ITEM 10a Housing and Community Development Commission – One
vacancy to fill three-year term July 1, 2016 – July 1, 2019. (Term
expires for Dorothy Persson)
Comment: At the August 2 Council meeting Council
appointed Dromi Etsey to fill a third vacancy. However, Ms.
Etsey resides outside of the City limits and is not eligible to
serve. Another appointment to fill the vacancy should be
made.
Action: Paula Vaughan _____________________________
ITEM 10b Housing and Community Development Commission – One
Vacancy to fill an unexpired term – July 1, 2017. (Matthew Peirce
resigned)
Action: Dorothy Marie Persson ______________________
ITEM 11. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. 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.]
Previous:
ITEM 11a Airport Zoning Commission – One vacancy to fill an unexpired term
upon appointment – December 31, 2021. (Term expired for
Christine Douglas)
ITEM 11b Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment – One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2020. (Term
expired for Keith Ruff).
ITEM 11c Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment – One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment – December 31, 2018.
(Formerly advertised)
ITEM 11d Historic Preservation Commission – One vacancy for a Jefferson
St. representative to fill three-year term, March 29, 2016 – July 1,
2019. (New District formed)
ITEM 11e Historic Preservation Commission – One vacancy for an At Large
representative to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment – July
1, 2017. (Ben Sandell resigned)
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, August 31, 2016.
ITEM 11f Human Rights Commission – One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term upon appointment –January 1, 2018. (Karol Krotz resigned).
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APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, September 14,
2016.
New:
ITEM 11f Human Rights Commission – (Revised) One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, plus a three year term upon appointment –
January 1, 2020. (Karol Krotz resigned).
Comment: This was inadvertently advertised with an incorrect
expiration date and is being re-advertised. Appointments of both
Human Rights Commission vacancies would occur on October 4.
ITEM 11g Human Rights Commission – One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term plus a three year term upon appointment – January 1, 2020.
(Orville Townsend resigned). Correspondence included in Council
packet.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, September 28,
2016.
ITEM 12. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
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ITEM 13. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
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ITEM 14. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a) City Manager.
b) City Attorney.
c) City Clerk.
ITEM 15. ADJOURN (to work session 8:20 PM).
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