HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-07 Council minutes Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
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Complete Description of Council Activities
August 7, 2018
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
Absent: Vacancy - Botchway seat. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew,
Dilkes, Fruehling, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Matherly, Bailey, L. Ford, Knoche, Seydell-
Johnson. UISG: Wu.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Cole, seconded by Salih, that the items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete from
Consent Calendar and consider as separate consideration, Item 2d(9), a resolution
authorizing the City Manager to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Housing
Trust Fund of Johnson County for the contribution and use of $500,000 for affordable
housing.
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: July 17, Special formal Official and Complete; July 17, Work Session; July 17,
Regular formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action):
Community Police Review Board - June 12; Housing & Community Development
Commission - June 21; Human Rights Commission - June 19; Library Board of
Trustees - June 28; Library Board of Trustees - July 12; Parks & Recreation
Commission - June 13; Planning & Zoning Commission - May 17; Planning & Zoning
Commission - June 21; Senior Center Commission - June 21.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Liquor
License Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Red Bike Iowa City LLC, dba Billy's high
hat diner, 630 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for High Energy Food Concepts Inc.,
dba Martini's, 127 E. College St.; Outdoor Service Area for High Energy Food
Concepts Inc., dba Martini's, 127 E. College St.; Special Class C Liquor License for
Freshmex Iowa City, LLC, dba Pancheros Mexican Grill, 965 S. Riverside Dr.; Class C
Liquor License for Chackalackal Inc., dba One Twenty Six, 126 E. Washington St.;
Class C Liquor License for AKA White, Inc., dba The Summit Restaurant and Bar, 10
S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Eckhardt Management, dba 2 Dogs Pub,
1705 S. 1st Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Immerfall Investments, LLC, dba
Donnelly's, 110 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, Inc., dba
George's Buffet, 312 E. Market St.; Outdoor Service Area for George's Buffet, Inc.,
dba George's Buffet, 312 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License for The Englert Civic
Theatre, Inc., dba The Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St.; New Liquor License:
Class C Beer Permit for The Basket Cases, LLC, dba The Basket Cases, 601 St
Thomas Court. New Cigarette Permit: Res. 18-217, to issue Cigarette Permit to The
Omni bus Inc., dba Dandy Lion, 111 S. Dubuque St. Dancing Permit: Res. 18-
218, to issue Dancing Permit to AKA White, Inc., dba The Summit Restaurant
and Bar, 10 S. Clinton St.
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Resolutions and Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of$16,887,533.69
for the period of June 1 through June 30, 2018, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit; Res. 18-219, rescinding Resolution No. 14-16 and
adopting a revised Investment Policy for the City of Iowa City; Res. 18-220,
awarding contract to Tricon General Construction for$157,200.00 and authorizing
the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the
Wastewater Treatment Facility Influent Channel Modifications Project; Res. 18-
221, accepting the work for the City Park Pool ADA Renovations Project; Res.
18-222, accepting the work for the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center Remodeling
Project 2017; Res. 18-223, authorizing the procurement of Medium-Voltage Metal-
Clad Switchgear for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Backup Generation and
Electrical Distribution Upgrade Project and rescinding Resolution No. 18-163;
Res. 18-224, authorizing the City Manager to submit a Resource Enhancement
and Protection (REAP) grant application for Hickory Hill Park and to sign a grant
agreement if awarded; Res. 18-225, amending the Administrative pay plan by
deleting the position Recreation Superintendent from grade 31 and adding it to
grade 30.
Correspondence: Carol deProsse regarding FYI – Connie Mutel article; Sandy Steil
regarding Sunrise Village – Annexation and Rezoning [Staff response included]; Joan
Jehle regarding History of Porter Avenue/East Jefferson Street; Carol deProsse
regarding It's automobiles that are killing us; Joan Jehle regarding Speeding on 2-way
Jefferson Street; Justin Ford regarding Single stall bathrooms; Janet Ashman
regarding Council Letter 071918 and Redlined IC Animal Ordinances.070318 [Staff
response included]; Kathy Grout regarding Drainage issue on Cayman Street;
Community Police Review Board : proposed revisions to Ordinance 8-8 [City Code
Section 8-8]; Mark Signs ; regarding Sincere Thanks!; Sally Scott regarding Affordable
housing—Thank you!; Harry Olmstead regarding ADA Celebration re: Simon Andrew;
Woodrow Gray regarding Trash in driveway; Susan Brobst regarding Signage for hotel
business [Staff response included]; Elijah Sammon regarding PAULA penalty reform
[Staff response included]; Carol deProsse regarding Of interest, I hope; Morty Sklar
regarding Review forthcoming VERY SOON from "Little Village Magazine" in Iowa
City; Jon Holsomback regarding Parking on Dover [Staff response included]; Harry
Olmstead regarding Top ten cities that are Disability friendly; Sr Transportation
Engineering Planner regarding Removal of (1) "No Parking Any Time" sign and
supplemental arrow sign on the west side of Oaklawn Avenue adjacent to 1445
Oaklawn Avenue; Sr Transportation Engineering Planner regarding Establishment of
"No Parking Any Time" parking prohibition on the east and west sides of Conklin Lane
from Dodge Street Court to a point approximately 300 feet south; Sr Transportation
Engineering Planner regarding Temporary abatement of odd/even calendar parking
prohibition on the 500 and 600 blocks of North Johnson Street. David Selmer,
Community Police Review Board member, appeared regarding Item 2e(9). Mayor Pro
tem Taylor requested a correction to the 7/17/18 work session minutes, Item 2a(2).
Moved by Salih, seconded by Thomas to adopt resolution authorizing the City
Manager to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Housing Trust Fund of
Johnson County for the contribution and use of $500,000 for affordable housing. This
motion was not acted on. Moved by Cole, seconded by Mims, to defer resolution to
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August 21. Assistant to the City Manager Andrew presented a PowerPoint. Tracey
Achenbach, Executive Director of the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County, presented
additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Community Comment, the following individuals appeared: Martha Wichert
appeared regarding the Iowa City Housing Code; and Brandon Ross appeared regarding
construction downtown and affordability. Moved by Thomas, seconded by Salih to accept
correspondence from Martha Wichert.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 18.03
acres of property (Cherry Creek Subdivision) located east of South Gilbert Street and
west of Sandusky Drive, from Interim Development Multifamily Residential (ID-RM) zone
to Planned Development Overlay/Low Density Single Family Residential (OPD/ RS-5)
zone and Planned Development Overlay/Low Density Multifamily Residential (OPD-
12/RM-12) zone (REZ18-00005).
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, to continue public hearing to August 21 and defer
first consideration to August 21 of ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 18.03
acres (Cherry Creek Subdivision) of property located east of South Gilbert Street and
west of Sandusky Drive, from Interim Development Multifamily Residential (ID-RM) zone
to Planned Development Overlay/Low Density Single Family Residential (OPD/ RS-5)
zone and Planned Development Overlay/Low Density Multifamily Residential (OPD-
12/RM-12) zone (REZ18-00005). Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, to accept
correspondence from Alex Carillo.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.41
acres (Pentacrest Garden Apartments) from High Density Multifamily Residential (RM-44)
zone to Riverfront Crossings — South Downtown Subdistrict (RFC-SD) zone located at
12 E. Court Street (REZ18-00014). City Manager Fruin presented information. Rob
Decker, Axiom Consultants, presented a PowerPoint. The following individuals
appeared: Bill Gerhard; Nancy Bird, Executive Director of the Iowa City Downtown
District; Ryan Hall; Sara Barron, Executive Director of the Affordable Housing Coalition;
and Karen Kubby. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Taylor, to continue public hearing to August 21, and
defer first consideration to August 21 of ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately
3.41 acres (Pentacrest Garden Apartments) from High Density Multifamily Residential
(RM-44) zone to Riverfront Crossings — South Downtown Subdistrict (RFC-SD) zone
located at 12 E. Court Street (REZ18-00014). Moved by Taylor, seconded by Salih, to
accept correspondence from Gene Chrischilles, Adam, Herrig, Steve McIntosh, Nancy
Bird and the Iowa City Downtown District, Tom Vrban.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Thomas, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 8.02 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Lower West
Branch Road and Taft Avenue, from Interim Development Single Family Residential (ID-
RS) zone to Medium Density Single-Family (RS-8) zone and Low Density Multi-Family
(RM-12) zone (REZ18-00015), be given second vote.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the acquisition of property
interests necessary for construction of the McCollister Boulevard — Gilbert Street to
Sycamore Street Improvement Project. City Manager Fruin and City Attorney Dilkes
presented information.
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Moved by Salih, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Res. 18-226, resolution authorizing
the acquisition of property interests necessary for construction of the McCollister
Boulevard —Gilbert Street to Sycamore Street Improvement Project.
Moved by, Mims, seconded by Salih, that the ordinance amending Title 9, Entitled
"Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3, Entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, Entitled
"Speed Restrictions," to establish a 35-mph speed limit on Camp Cardinal Boulevard from
Melrose Avenue north to a point 550 feet south of the city limits and to establish a 25-mph
speed limit on Camp Cardinal Boulevard from the city limits to a point 550 feet south, be
given first vote. Mayor Throgmorton expressed his views.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Salih, to adopt Res. 18-227, authorizing the Mayor
to execute an Agreement with Del Ray Ridge, L.P. for receipt of City funds for a
2018 Low Income Housing Tax Credit project. Neighborhood Services Director
Hightshoe presented information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, that the ordinance amending Title 8, entitled
"Police Regulations," Chapter 3, entitled "General Animal Regulations," and Chapter 4,
entitled "Animal Control" to provide for animal services, be given first vote. Animal
Services Supervisor Ford presented information. Individual Council members expressed
their views. City Manager Fruin and Mayor Throgmorton made statements regarding
Animal Services Supervisor Ford's departure from the City to pursue her own business.
Moved by Thomas, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled
"Business and License Regulations," to add a new Chapter 3, entitled "Massage Business
Information Requirement," be given first vote. Moved by Taylor, seconded by Mims, to
accept correspondence from Bruce Morgan. Iowa City Police Sergeant Bailey and
Building Specialist Ream presented information. The following individuals appeared:
Jamie Nevins, massage therapist at Back Together Massage; Ryan Hall; and Eric Brush,
massage therapist. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Mims, to adopt Res. 18-228, adopting an assessment
schedule of unpaid mowing, clean-up of property, snow removal, sidewalk repair,
and stop box repair charges and directing the Clerk to certify the same to the
Johnson County Treasurer for collection in the same manner as property taxes.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy to Senior Center Commission for an unexpired
term plus a three-year term. Upon appointment — December 31, 2021. Applications must
be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Moved by Cole, seconded by
Salih, to accept correspondence from Kathy Mitchell.
The Mayor noted previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Community Police Review Board for I an unexpired term, Upon appointment — June 30,
2021; Library Board of Trustees for an unexpired term, Upon appointment — June 30,
2021. Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Airport
Commission for a four-year term, July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2022; Airport Zoning Brd. of
Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018 (Formerly
advertised); Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2016 -
December 31, 2020 (Formerly advertised); Historic Preservation Commission (E. College
St) for a three-year term, July 1, 2018 —June 30, 2021; Historic Preservation Commission
(Jefferson St)-for a three-year term, July 1, 2016 —June 30, 2019 (New District formed);
Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to fill a three-year term,
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July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2021. Vacancies Will Remain Open until Filled. Applicants MUST
reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff
will not publish additional notices after the initial announcement; but will continue to
advertise vacancies on the City website and Council agenda. More information may be
found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
Assistant City Manager Monroe reported on the the 'Chip In' budget engagement
meeting.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Cole, to adjourn meeting at 9:58 p.m. to work session.
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Complete Description of Council Activities
July 17, 2018
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Botchway [5:37 p.m.], Cole, Mims, Taylor,
Thomas, Throgmorton. Absent: Botchway, Salih. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe,
Andrew, Dilkes, Voparil, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Havel. UISG: Stewart.
Unless otherwise noted all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Cole, to adjourn to executive session to discuss the
purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be
reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for
that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property.
The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (Real
Estate) shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is
completed. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, Botchway, Salih absent.
Council member Botchway arrived 5:37 p.m.
Council returned to open session 5:48 p.m.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to adjourn special meeting 5:48 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Salih absent
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Julie Voparil, Deputy City Clerk
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' ce, MEMORANDUM
Date: July 24, 2018
To: Mayor and City Council *Revised 8/8/18
From: Julie Voparil, Deputy City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, July 17, 2018, 5:40 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton. Absent: Salih
UISG: Stewart
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Voparil, Havel, Ralston, Sovers, Bockenstedt.
(A transcription and PowerPoint are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Discuss SUDAS standards for road design
City Engineer Havel presented an overview and power point comparing the four main design manuals:
• American Association of State Highway and Transportation Official (AASHTO)
• Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
• National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO)
• Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS)
Discussion of various designs and speed limits on city streets followed. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Action: Engineering will revise the "design speed" to reflect NACTO standards for design speed,
changing the maximum speed on collectors to 30 mph and local streets to 25mph.
Clarification of Agenda Items
• Agenda Item 3f(1)...Correspondence...Harry Olmstead, Housing and Community Development
Commission, John County SEATS and Iowa City Transit Contracts...Also item 3f(2) Rafael
Morataya: Local transportation services; Item 3f(3) Leah Zaph Donald: transportation needs in
Johnson County. *Mayor Pro tem Taylor had questions concerning the timeline for study and if it
would include SEATS transportation system. Council members expressed their views.
Action: Discussion of support for interim transportation enhancements will be included in the
planned transit study RFQ work session.
(Break to Formal meeting 6:40 p.m. - Returned 8:35 p.m.)
Information Packet Discussion
> July 5
1. IP2, (Memorandum from Equity Director and Human Rights Coordinator to Assistant to the
City Manager)... Racial and Socioeconomic Equity Review Toolkit) Mayor Pro tem Taylor
thanked staff for information in the racial and socio-economic review toolkit. Council member
Mims and Council Member Botchway echoed her sentiments.
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Date: July 24, 2018
To: Ma)or and City Council
From: Julie\.aril, Deputy City Clerk
Re: Council W ak Session, July 17, 2018, 5:40 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botch ‘. , Cole, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton. Absent: Salih
UISG: Stewa
Staff: Fruin, Monro- Andrew, Dilkes, Voparil, Havel, Ralston, S ers, Bockenstedt.
(A transcription and PowerPoin\.re available in the City Clerk's Offic nd the City website.)
Discuss SUDAS standards for r• d desi•n
City Engineer Havel presented an o``rview and power point co aring the four main design manuals:
• American Association of State hway and Transpo .tion Official (AASHTO)
• Institute of Transportation Engine\, s (ITE)
• National Association of City Trans..dation Official-(NACTO)
• Statewide Urban Design and Specifi.`tions (SUD•S)
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Discussion of various designs and speed lima on .ty streets followed. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Action: Engineering will revise the "design speed" \reflect NACTO standards for design speed,
changing the maximum speed on collectors to 0 m• and local streets to 25mph.
Clarification of Agenda Items
• Agenda Item 3f(1)...Correspond= ce...Harry Olm ead, Housing and Community Development
Commission, John County S •TS and Iowa City Transit Contracts...Also item 3f(2) Rafael
Morataya: Local transportatio • services; Item 3f(3) L ah Zaph Donald: transportation needs in
Johnson County. Mayor Throgmorton had questions ncerning the timeline for study and if it
would include SEATS tran-`.ortation system. Council m bers expressed their views.
Action: Discussion of s port for interim transportation enh cements will be included in the
planned transit study FQ work session.
(Break to Formal meetin. .:40 p.m. - Returned 8:35 p.m.)
Information Packe ,I iscussion
> July 5 •
1. IP2 Memorandum from Equity Director and Human Rights Coordinator to Assistant to the
C'° Manager)... Racial and Socioeconomic Equity Review Toolkit) Mayor Pro tem Taylor
anked staff for information in the racial and socio-economic review toolkit. Council member
Mims and Council Member Botchway echoed her sentiments.
Council Work Session
July 17, 2018
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> July 12
1. IP16, (Email from DOT: I-80 Planning Study July 24)... Mayor Pro tern Taylor asked if
anyone was attending. (No one said they would be attending.)
2. IP7, (Copy of article from City Manager: Cities need to stop selling out to big tec companies
— There's a better way)...Council member Mims commented on tax benefits for companies
and cities realizing a benefit from it.
3. IP6, (Pending Work Session Topics)...Council member Thomas mentioned the possibility of
University of Iowa Professor Jodie Plumed coming to speak at a future work session
regarding traffic safety.
Action: University of Iowa Professor Jodie Plumed and her study on interactions between
children and traffic will be added to an upcoming Work Session that will review the staff's
preliminary traffic accident analysis and corresponding recommendations for action.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees.
Adjourn: 9:00 p.m.
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Official Council Actions — 7/17/18
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Botchway [5:37 p.m.], Cole, Mims, Taylor,
Thomas, Throgmorton. Absent: Botchway, Salih.
Unless otherwise noted all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss the purchase or
sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably
expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that
property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property. The
minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (Real Estate)
shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, Botchway, Salih absent.
Council member Botchway arrived 5:37 p.m.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 5:48 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 6/0, Salih absent.
A more corn to descipti ouncil Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Jame . Throgmorton, yor
s/Julie Voparil, Deputy City Clerk
Submitted for publication — 7/24/18.
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City Clerk's Office 356-5040.
The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $
Official Council Actions—7/17/18
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: Salih.
The Mayor proclaimed: ADA Awareness Day — July 21, Simon Andrew, Assistant to
the City Manager accepting; Iowa City Strawless Initiative Day — July 17, Tricia
Windschitl, Preschool teacher from Preucil School of Music, and students accepting.
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/or adopted as amended.
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk: July 3, Work Session; July 3, Regular formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Housing &
Community Development Commission - May 24; Library Board of Trustees - May 24;
Senior Center Commission - May 17; Telecommunications Commission - May 21.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Liquor
License Renewal: Special Class C Liquor License for Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 201 S.
Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 201 S. Clinton St.;
Class C Liquor License for Orchard Green Restaurant, 521 S. Gilbert St. Class C
Liquor License for Iowa City Fieldhouse, 118 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License
for Hy-Vee Market Café, 812 S. 1St Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart#1, 52 Hwy
1 West Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart #2, 1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C
Beer Permit for Deli Mart #3, 2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Deli
Mart #5, 206 E. Benton St. New Liquor License: Class B Beer Permit for Teddy's
Bigger Burgers, 324 E. Washington St. Ownership Change: Class C Liquor License
for L&M Mighty Shop, 504 E. Burlington St.
Resolutions and Motions: Res. 18-206, authorizing the City Manager to sign a
one-year extension of the listing agreement with Lepic-Kroeger Realtors for the
Iowa City Industrial Campus; Res. 18-207, approving, authorizing, and directing
the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest Amendment No. 1 to the
August 22, 2017 Agreement by and between the City of Iowa City and Bolton &
Menk, Inc. to provide consultant services for the West Riverbank Stabilization
Project; Res. 18-208, authorizing the procurement of water meters for the City's
Water Division for Fiscal Year 2019; Res. 18-209, accepting the work for the
Wetherby Park Improvement Project; Res. 18-210, authorizing the Mayor to sign
an agreement with Public Access Television, Inc. to provide carriage public
access and community programming and to distribute equipment.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for August 7 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 18.03 acres from Interim Development
Multifamily Residential (ID-RM) zone to Planned Development Overlay/Low
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Density Single Family Residential (OPD/ RS-5) zone (5.8 acres) and Planned
Development Overlay/Low Density Multifamily Residential (OPD-12) zone (12.23
acres) located east of S. Gilbert Street and west of Sandusky Drive (REZ18-
00005).
Correspondence: Harry Olmstead, Housing & Community Development
Commission regarding Johnson County SEATS and Iowa City Transit Contracts;
Rafael Morataya regarding Local public transportation services; Leah Zapf Donald
regarding transportation needs in JC — letter attached; Stephen Janowski
regarding Park Train [Staff response included]; Steve Bullard regarding Ralston
Creek [Staff response included]; Dina Bishara (x2), regarding Even-Odd parking
[Staff response included]; Carol deProsse regarding Kiwanis/Willowcreek [Staff
response included]; Dennis & Melinda Bricker regarding Proposed building project;
Karyl Bohnsack (x2) regarding Comprehensive Plan Amendment; Carol deProsse
regarding Please step up; Carol deProsse regarding ICE/Climate
Change/Intersectional Activism; Christopher Woodhouse regarding City Park
Rides; City Engineer regarding Competitive Quotation Results; Sr Transportation
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) on-street metered parking space
and establishment of parking meter terms on the west side of the 200 block of
North Linn Street; Sr Transportation Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
(1) on-street disabled parking space adjacent to 431 Rundell Street; Jim Walters
regarding Building Better Public Transit Systems.
Gerardo Sandoval, Executive Director of Public Access Television, PATV
appeared.
Community Comment: no one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 8.02
acres of property located at the southwest corner of Lower West Branch Road and Taft
Avenue, from Interim Development Single Family Residential (ID-RS) zone to Medium
Density Single-Family (RS-8) zone and Low Density Multi-Family (RM-12) zone (REZ18-
00015). John Yapp, Allen Homes, appeared.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 8.02
acres of property located at the southwest corner of Lower West Branch Road and Taft
Avenue, from Interim Development Single Family Residential (ID-RS) zone to Medium
Density Single-Family (RS-8) zone and Low Density Multi-Family (RM-12) zone (REZ18-
00015), be given first vote.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-211, Comprehensive Plan, Annexation
Policy, to add a section pertaining to affordable housing. Moved by Botchway,
seconded by Mims, to amend resolution with Mayor's previously suggested language.
The Mayor declared the motion carried by voice vote. The Mayor declared the amended
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Wastewater Treatment Facility
Influent Channel Modifications Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany
each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for
receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-212, approving plans, specifications, form
of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Wastewater
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Treatment Facility Influent Channel Modifications Project, establishing amount of bid
security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing
time and place for receipt of bids.
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. 18-
4761, amending Title 17, entitled "Building and Housing," Section 5, entitled
"Housing Code," to add the requirements for deadbolt locks and duplex separation
requirements to Section 19, entitled "Responsibilities of Owners Relating to the
Maintenance and Occupancy of Premises," be voted on for final passage at this time.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
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. 18-
4762, to Adopt the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, 2018, AKA
"City Code," be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-213, establishing the fee an owner may opt
to pay in lieu of providing affordable housing in the Riverfront Crossings District
and rescinding Resolution No. 16-216. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Cheryl Cruise.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-214, adopting the Aid to Agencies process.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Cole, to amend resolution by taking out staggered funding
clause. The Mayor declared the amendment carried by voice vote. The Mayor declared
the amended resolution adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 18-215, Approving an Agreement for Private
Development By and Among the City, Foster Road Developers, L.L.C., Vintage
Cooperative of Iowa City, and Ewing Land Development & Services, L.L.C. for
Foster Road and The Vintage Cooperative Senior Living.
Mayor Throgmorton announced appointment to Historic Preservation Commission for
the East College Street District. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to defer indefinitely appointment to the Historic
Preservation Commission (E. College St) for a three-year term, July 1, 2018 — June 30,
2021. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and Council
agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Community Police Review Board for an unexpired term, Upon appointment — June 30,
2021; Library Board of Trustees for an unexpired term, Upon appointment — June 30,
2021. Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Airport
Commission for a four-year term, July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2022; Airport Zoning Brd. of
Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018 (Formerly
advertised); Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2016 -
December 31, 2020 (Formerly advertised); Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson
St)— One vacancy to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2016 — June 30, 2019 (New District
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formed); Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to fill a three-year term, July
1, 2018 — June 30, 2021. Vacancies Will Remain Open until Filled.
Community Comment, Gustave Stewart, UISG Liaison, appeared with UISG updates.
Council member Botchway reported he would be submitting his resignation after
adjournment of meeting. He reported he will be accepting a position at Waterloo
Community Schools as Chief of Human Resources and Equity. Council member
Botchway highlighted key accomplishments in his tenure and thanked staff, Council and
citizens for all of their support. Council members and city staff wished him well and
thanked Council member Botchway for his years of service.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting to work session at 8:35 p.m.
A more complete description of Counci ctivitie9.iso ' t�a of the City Clerk.
s/James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
s/Julie Voparil, Deputy City Qlerk
Submitted for publication — 7/24/18.
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
July 17, 2018
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Throgmorton
presiding. Council members present: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Taylor, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: Salih. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes,
Voparil, Havel, Hightshoe, Sitzman. UISG: Stewart.
The Mayor proclaimed: ADA Awareness Day — July 21, Simon Andrew, Assistant to
the City Manager accepting; Iowa City Strawless Initiative Day — July 17, Tricia
Windschitl, Preschool teacher from Preucil School of Music, and students accepting.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the 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: July 3, Work Session; July 3, Regular formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Housing &
Community Development Commission - May 24; Library Board of Trustees - May 24;
Senior Center Commission - May 17; Telecommunications Commission - May 21.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Liquor
License Renewal: Special Class C Liquor License for Jimmy Jack's Inc., dba Jimmy
Jack's Rib Shack, 201 S. Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy Jack's Inc, dba
Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 201 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Orchard
Green Inc., dba Orchard Green Restaurant, 521 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License
for Caffrey ic, Inc., dba Iowa City Fieldhouse, 118 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor
License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Market Café, 812 S. 15' Ave.; Class C Beer
Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #1, 52 Hwy 1 West Class C Beer
Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #2, 1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.;
Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #3, 2410 Mormon
Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart#5, 206 E.
Benton St. New Liquor License: Class B Beer Permit for Iowa city TBB Old Capitol,
Inc., dba Teddy's Bigger Burgers, 324 E. Washington St. Ownership Change: Class C
Liquor License for L&M Mighty Shop Inc., dba L&M Mighty Shop, 504 E. Burlington St.
Resolutions and Motions: Res. 18-206, authorizing the City Manager to sign a
one-year extension of the listing agreement with Lepic-Kroeger Realtors for the
Iowa City Industrial Campus; Res. 18-207, approving, authorizing, and directing
the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest Amendment No. 1 to the
August 22, 2017 Agreement by and between the City of Iowa City and Bolton &
Menk, Inc. to provide consultant services for the West Riverbank Stabilization
Project; Res. 18-208, authorizing the procurement of water meters for the City's
Water Division for Fiscal Year 2019; Res. 18-209, accepting the work for the
Wetherby Park Improvement Project; Res. 18-210, authorizing the Mayor to sign
an agreement with Public Access Television, Inc. to provide carriage public
access and community programming and to distribute equipment.
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Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for August 7 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 18.03 acres from Interim Development
Multifamily Residential (ID-RM) zone to Planned Development Overlay/Low
Density Single Family Residential (OPD/ RS-5) zone (5.8 acres) and Planned
Development Overlay/Low Density Multifamily Residential (OPD-12) zone (12.23
acres) located east of S. Gilbert Street and west of Sandusky Drive (REZ18-
00005).
Correspondence: Harry Olmstead, Housing & Community Development
Commission regarding Johnson County SEATS and Iowa City Transit Contracts;
Rafael Morataya regarding Local public transportation services; Leah Zapf Donald
regarding transportation needs in JC — letter attached; Stephen Janowski
regarding Park Train [Staff response included]; Steve Bullard regarding Ralston
Creek [Staff response included]; Dina Bishara (x2), regarding Even-Odd parking
[Staff response included]; Carol deProsse regarding Kiwanis/Willowcreek [Staff
response included]; Dennis & Melinda Bricker regarding Proposed building project;
Karyl Bohnsack (x2) regarding Comprehensive Plan Amendment; Carol deProsse
regarding Please step up; Carol deProsse regarding ICE/Climate
Change/Intersectional Activism; Christopher Woodhouse regarding City Park
Rides; City Engineer regarding Competitive Quotation Results; Sr Transportation
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) on-street metered parking space
and establishment of parking meter terms on the west side of the 200 block of
North Linn Street; Sr Transportation Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
(1) on-street disabled parking space adjacent to 431 Rundell Street; Jim Walters
regarding Building Better Public Transit Systems.
Gerardo Sandoval, Executive Director of Public Access Television, PAW
appeared.
Community Comment: no one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 8.02
acres of property located at the southwest corner of Lower West Branch Road and Taft
Avenue, from Interim Development Single Family Residential (ID-RS) zone to Medium
Density Single-Family (RS-8) zone and Low Density Multi-Family (RM-12) zone (REZ18-
00015). Development Service Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point. John Yapp,
Allen Homes, presented a power point.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 8.02 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Lower West
Branch Road and Taft Avenue, from Interim Development Single Family Residential (ID-
RS) zone to Medium Density Single-Family (RS-8) zone and Low Density Multi-Family
(RM-12) zone (REZ18-00015), be given first vote.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt Res. 18-211, Comprehensive
Plan, Annexation Policy, to add a section pertaining to affordable housing. Moved
by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to amend resolution with Mayor's previously suggested
language. The Mayor declared the motion carried by voice vote. The Mayor declared the
amended resolution adopted. NDS Director Hightshoe presented a power point. Charlie
Eastham appeared. Individual Council members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Wastewater Treatment Facility
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Influent Channel Modifications Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany
each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for
receipt of bids. City Engineer Havel provided an overview of the project.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to adopt Res. 18-212, approving plans,
specifications, form of agreement, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
Wastewater Treatment Facility Influent Channel Modifications Project, establishing
amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice
to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Taylor, 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. 18-4761, amending Title 17, entitled "Building and Housing,"
Section 5, entitled "Housing Code," to add the requirements for deadbolt locks and
duplex separation requirements to Section 19, entitled "Responsibilities of Owners
Relating to the Maintenance and Occupancy of Premises," be voted on for final
passage at this time. Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Taylor, 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. 18-4762, to Adopt the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, 2018, AKA "City Code," be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved
by Mims, seconded by Botchway, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt Res. 18-213, establishing the fee
an owner may opt to pay in lieu of providing affordable housing in the Riverfront
Crossings District and rescinding Resolution No. 16-216. NDS Director Hightshoe
presented a power point. Individual Council members asked questions and expressed
their views. Moved by Botchway, seconded by Thomas, to accept correspondence from
Cheryl Cruise.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adopt Res. 18-214, adopting the Aid to
Agencies process. Moved by Mims, seconded by Cole, to amend resolution by taking
out staggered funding clause. The Mayor declared the amendment carried by voice vote.
The Mayor declared the amended resolution adopted. NDS Director Hightshoe provided
an analysis of funding. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Taylor, to adopt Res. 18-215, Approving an
Agreement for Private Development By and Among the City, Foster Road
Developers, L.L.C., Vintage Cooperative of Iowa City, and Ewing Land Development
& Services, L.L.C. for Foster Road and The Vintage Cooperative Senior Living.
Assistant to the City Manager Andrew presented a power point. Individual Council
members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin noted continuing progress with the
affordable housing action plan with this resolution and thanked staff for all their work on
this project.
Mayor Throgmorton announced appointment to Historic Preservation Commission for
the East College Street District. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Botchway, to defer indefinitely appointment to the Historic
Preservation Commission (E. College St) for a three-year term, July 1, 2018 — June 30,
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2021. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and Council
agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Community Police Review Board for an unexpired term, Upon appointment — June 30,
2021; Library Board of Trustees for an unexpired term, Upon appointment — June 30,
2021. Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Airport
Commission for a four-year term, July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2022; Airport Zoning Brd. of
Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018 (Formerly
advertised); Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment for a five-year term, January 1, 2016 -
December 31, 2020 (Formerly advertised); Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson
St)— One vacancy to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2016 — June 30, 2019 (New District
formed); Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to fill a three-year term, July
1, 2018 — June 30, 2021. Vacancies Will Remain Open until Filled.
Community Comment, Gustave Stewart, UISG Liaison, appeared with UISG updates.
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
Council member Botchway reported he would be submitting his resignation after
adjournment of meeting. He reported he will be accepting a position at Waterloo
Community Schools as Chief of Human Resources and Equity. Council member
Botchway highlighted key accomplishments in his tenure and thanked staff, Council and
citizens for all of their support. Council members and city staff wished him well and
thanked Council member Botchway for his years of service.
Moved by Botchway, seconded by Mims, to adjourn meeting to work session at 8:35
p.m.
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Julie Voparil, Deputy City Clerk