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Summary of Minutes
April 2, 2019 - 7:00 PM
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, held in Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E Washington St.
Mayor Throgmorton presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor,
Teague, Thomas, Throgmorton. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes,
Fruehling, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Russett, Seydell-Johnson, Knoche, Reichart, Nagle-
Gamm, Ralston, Fleagle. UISG: Stewart, Wu.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Throgmorton congratulated the University of Iowa Womens Basketball team
on their season and Megan Gustafson for being named a 1st team All-American
and Big 10 player of the year.
2 Student Leadership Awards - Shimek Elementary
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Shimek Elementary students.
2a. Lucy Grulke-Mangrich
2b. Meghan Mettemeyer
2c. Ela Pierce
3. Proclamations
3.a. Arbor Day-Accepted by Juli Seydell-Johnson, Parks & Recreation Director.
3.b. Delta Sigma Theta Day
3.c. Marriage Equality Day-Accepted by Sara Barron.
3.d. National Fair Housing Month -Accepted by Sara Barron, Executive Director for
the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 4—9)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
4. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
4.a. March 12, Work Session
4.b. March 12, Special formal Summary of Minutes
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5. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
5.a. Airport Commission: January 17
5.b. Airport Commission: February 21
5.c. Board of Adjustment: December 12
5.d. Community Police Review Board: February 20
5.e. Historic Preservation Commission: February 14
5.f. Housing & Community Development Commission: January 17
5.g. Housing & Community Development Commission: February 21
5.h. Human Rights Commission: February 19
5.i. Library Board of Trustees: January 24
5j. Parks & Recreation Commission: January 9
5.k. Planning &Zoning Commission: January 17
5.1. Planning &Zoning Commission: February 4
5.m. Planning &Zoning Commission: February 21
5.n. Public Art Advisory Committee: January 10
6. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
6.a. Liquor License Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Kennedy Investments Inc., dba The
Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss
2. Class C Liquor License for Jimmy Jack Mac, Inc., dba Basta, 121
Iowa Ave.
3. Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors, L.C., dba Suburban
BP Amoco- Keokuk St., 1905 Keokuk St.
4. Class C Liquor License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba
Deadwood, The, 6 S. Dubuque
5. Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go#504,
1310 S. Gilbert St.
6. Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go#502,
2303 Muscatine Ave.
7. Class C Beer Permit for Dolgencorp, LLC, dba Dollar General Store
#8137, 41 Highway 1 W.
8. Class C Liquor License for The Bandits LLC, dba El Banditos, 327
E. Market St.
9. Special Class C Liquor License for Marcus Midwest, LLC, dba
Sycamore Cinema, 1602 Sycamore St.
10. Special Class C Liquor License for Pop's "Old N' New" Bar-B-Que,
dba Pop's BBQ, 130 N. Dubuque St.
11. Outdoor Service Area for Pop's "Old N' New" Bar-B-Que, dba
Pop's BBQ, 130 N. Dubuque St.
12. Special Class C Liquor License for V'S Nail Studio, Inc., dba V's
Nail Studio, 20 S. Clinton St.
13. Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba North Dodge
Sinclair, 2153 ACT Circle
6.b. Liquor License Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Mexico Lindo II, Inc., dba Mexico Lindo
Grill & Cantina, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.
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6.c. Permanent Transfer
1. Class C Liquor License for Aguachiles Corp., dba Avocado Mexican
Bar& Grill, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd. to 1859 Lower Muscatine Rd.
7. Resolutions and Motions
7.a. February 2019 Disbursements.
7.b. Resolution Naming Depositories. (Resolution 19-83)
7.c. Resolution approving Final Plat of Tegler Second Subdivision, Iowa
City, Iowa. (Resolution 19-84)
7.d. Resolution accepting the work for the Parking Garage Maintenance
Program 2018 Project. (Resolution 19-85)
7.e. Resolution accepting the work for the storm sewer, sanitary sewer,
water main, and paving public improvements for Sycamore Woods—
Part Six, and declaring public improvements open for public access and
use. (Resolution 19-86)
8. Setting Public Hearings
8.a. Motion setting a public hearing for April 23, 2019 on an ordinance
rezoning 0.6 acres of land located off 100 Park Road in City Park, the
Old Settler's Association of Johnson County Cabins, from
Neighborhood Public (P-1)to Neighborhood Public with an Historic
District Overlay (OHD/P-1). (REZ 19-1)
8.b. Motion setting a public hearing for April 23, 2019 on an ordinance
rezoning 1.82 acres of land located at 820 Park Road from
Neighborhood Public (P-1)to Neighborhood Public with an Historic
District Overlay (OHD/P-1). (REZ19-2)
8.c. Motion setting a public hearing for April 23, 2019 on an ordinance
rezoning 0.37 acres of land located at 28 S. Linn Street from
Neighborhood Public (P-1)to Neighborhood Public with a Historic
District Overlay(OHD/P-1). (REZ19-3)
8.d. Resolution setting a public hearing for April 23, 2019, on an ordinance
amending title 3, entitled "finances, taxation and fees," chapter 4, entitled
"schedule of fees, rates, charges, bonds, fines and penalties" of the city
code to increase water service charges and storm water service
charges. (Resolution 19-87)
8.e. Resolution setting a public hearing on April 23, 2019 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the City Park Adventure
Playground Project, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing,
and directing the City Engineer to place said project manual on file for
public inspection. (Resolution 19-88)
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8.f. Resolution of intent to consider the vacation and proposed conveyance
of that portion of Hutchinson Avenue right-of-way north of Park Road in
Black's Park Addition Subdivision to Bryan Svoboda and setting a
public hearing thereon for April 23, 2019. (Resolution 19-89)
9. Correspondence
9.a. Jerry Moore: City buses
9.b. Karen Eakes Murphy: Parking
9.c. James Schoenfelder: Poet Laureate of Iowa City
9.d. Jerry Moore: issues
9.e. Deer Management: Gary and Marcy Wolf, Bob Thompson, Lori Kendrick
9.f. Amy Foraker: Ongoing sewage back up [Staff response included]
9.g. Carol deProsse: New York Times article
9.h. Jacob Canny(X3): Renters Rights in Iowa City
9.i. Kathy Gout: Road Diet
9.j. Julia DeSpain: Loud Vehicles/Motorcycles [Staff response included]
9.k. Sharon DeGrew: NMSP east entrance/Mann car line
9.1. Mary Gravitt: Bricks at Burlington and Linn - Potholes [Staff response
included]
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar(Items 4-9). Moved by M. Salih, seconded
by S. Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Community Comment (items not on the agenda)
The following individuals appeared: Allison Jaynes, Iowa City Deer Friends, regarding
Deer Management; Harry Olmstead, regarding the Fair Housing proclamation and the
Fire Department; and Brooke Heldt regarding drinking establishment safety.
Motion to accept correspondence submitted by Allison Jaynes. Moved by J.
Thomas, seconded by S. Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Planning and Zoning Matters
11.a. Resolution to amend the North District Plan land use map from Multi-Family
Residential (8-13 dwelling units per acre)to Low-Medium Mixed Residential (8-
13 du/ac) for approximately 24 acres and from Low-Medium Mixed Residential
(8-13 du/ac) to Multi-Family Residential (8-13 du/ac)for approximately 24 acres.
(CPA18-00002)
A public hearing was held. Mayor Throgmorton briefly summarized the meeting
process for items 11.a and 11.b. Senior Planner Russett presented a power point.
The following individuals appeared: Brian Decoster, Ashley Mangan, Sara Barron,
Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition; Margarita Baltazar, President of the
Forest View Tenant Assoc; Bill Gerhard, Norma Ortiz, Margarita Rodriguez, and
Roberto Garcia.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-90. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by S.
Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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11.b. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 73.15 acres of property located
south of Interstate-80, west of N. Dubuque Street, and north of Foster Road,
from Interim Development Single-Family Residential (ID-RS), Low Density
Single-Family Residential (RS-5), Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12),
and High Density Single-Family Residential with a Planned Development
Overlay (OPD/RS-12)to OPD/RS-12 for 45.58 acres and Highway Commercial
with a Planned Development Overlay(OPD/CH-1)for 23.83 acres. (REZ18-00013)
A public hearing was held. Mayor Throgmorton briefly summarized the meeting
process for item 11.b. Senior Planner Russett presented a power point. Civil
Engineer Reichart and Transportation Planner Ralston provided additional
information. Jimmy Becker, Blackbird Development, presented a power point.
Kevin Munson, Neumann Monson Architects, provided additional information. The
following individuals appeared: Debbie Heiken, Quinby Murphy, Alfredo Ortiz,
Claudio Narciso, Donna Davis, Ed Cole, Alberto Perez, Zulay Flores, Norma Ortiz,
Wilfrid Nixon, Margarita Baltazar, Victoria Millan, Christina Drenoso, Kathrine
Nixon, Laura Hawks, Project Green; and Sara Barron, Johnson County Affordable
Housing Coalition. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to continue public hearing and defer first consideration to 4/23. Moved by R.
Cole, seconded by M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence Kathrine Nixon, Wilfrid Nixon and Protest of
Rezoning forms (x55). Moved by S. Mims, seconded by B Teague. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.c. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 0.155 acres of property
located at 2130 Muscatine Avenue, from Community Commercial (CC-2) to
High Density Single-Family Residential (RS-12). (REZ18-00025) (Second
Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4785. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.d. Resolution approving the preliminary plat and sensitive areas development plan
of Rollins Pass, Iowa City, Iowa. (SUB18-00013)
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-91. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R.
Cole. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Regular Formal Agenda
12. Resolution authorizing conveyance of Auditor's Parcel 2008020 to Bilam
Properties L.L.C.
A public hearing was held. No one appeared.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-92. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by M. Salih. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Resolution authorizing the execution of a Quit Claim Deed to Del Ray Ridge, LP
to release a sewer easement on 628 S. Dubuque Street.
A public hearing was held. Public Works Director Knoche presented information.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-93. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P. Taylor. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Resolution authorizing conveyance of a single-family home located at 522 North
Dodge Street.
A public hearing was held. No one appeared.
Individual Council members expressed their views. Neighborhood and Development
Services Director Hightshoe provided additional information.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-94. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the City Engineer to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Highway 1 Trail—Sunset
Street to Mormon Trek Boulevard Project [TAP-U-3715(665)--81-52].
Public Works Director Knoche presented information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-95. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Gilbert Street Intersection
Improvements Project.
Public Works Director Knoche presented information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-96. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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17. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Willow Creek Park
Improvements Project.
Parks & Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson presented information.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-97. Moved by B Teague, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
18. Ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 1,
entitled "Definitions, Administration and Enforcement of Traffic Provisions"
and Chapter 8, entitled "Bicycles,"to provide for the operation electric assist
bicycles. (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4786. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
J. Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
19. An ordinance repealing Title 4, "Alcoholic Beverages", Chapter 4, "Dancing
Regulations", Section 1, "Dancing Restricted in Connection with Business"
and Chapter 3, "Outdoor Service Areas; Seasonal, Five Day or Fourteen Day
Licenses and Permits", Section 4(1) regarding 'Dancing" of the City
Code. (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4787. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
B Teague. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
20. Announcement of Vacancies - New
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.
Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1, 2019 -
June 30, 2023. (Term expires for Minnetta Gardinier)
Community Police Review Board -One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July
1, 2019 -June 30, 2023. (Term expires for Don King)
Historic Preservation Commission (At-Large) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2019 -June 30, 2022. (Term expires for Zach
Builita)
Historic Preservation Commission (Brown St.) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2019-June 30, 2022. (Term expires for Sharon DeGraw)
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Historic Preservation Commission (Summit St.) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022. (Term expires for Cecile
Kuenzil)
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022. (New District formed - first
term not filled)
Housing & Community Development Commission -Two vacancies to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022. (Term expires for Christine
Harms, Paula Vaughan)
Library Board of Trustees - Three vacancies to fill a six-year term, July 1,
2019 - June 30, 2025. (Term expires for Diane Baker, Janet Freeman and
Jay Semel)
Telecommunications Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term plus three-year term, Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2022. (Paul
Gowder resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 14, 2019.
Motion to accept correspondence from Paul Gowder. Moved by S.
Mims, seconded by J. Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
21. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
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.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. (Formerly advertised)
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023. (New full term)
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. (Term expired for Esther
Baker)
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2019. (New District formed)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
22. Community Comment
The following individuals appeared: Gustave Stewart, UISG Liaison, regarding UISG
updates.
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23. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
24. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager- None
b. City Attorney - None
c. City Clerk - None
25. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn meeting at 10:53 p.m. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by S. Mims.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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March 12, Work Session
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MEMORANDUM
Date: March 26, 2019
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, March 12, 2019, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Cole, Mims, Salih (absent), Taylor (absent), Teague, Thomas, Throgmorton
UISG: Stewart, Wu
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Bockenstedt, Fleagle, Hightshoe, Sitzman,
Russett, Heitner, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Ford, Nagle -Lamm, Ralston, Campbell, Dulek,
Carman
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Joint meeting with the Planning & Zoning Commission
Mayor Throgmorton noted that Council members did not agree with the P&Z recommendation at their
February 19th City Council meeting, which then required a joint meeting between the two bodies.
Planning & Zoning Commission Chair, Hensch, summarized the discussion/concerns from the January
17th Planning & Zoning meeting. Individual Planning & Zoning members and Council members
expressed their views.
Action: Staff will add `Discuss the Development Review Process' to the Pending List.
Discussion on 400 Block of North Clinton
City Manager Fruin provided information on the steps previously taken to designate the property and
the opportunity for the property owner to purchase the adjacent property. Development Services
Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point showing location, possible proposal from the property
owner and possible zoning designations for the area. City Manager Fruin provided additional
information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will engage the owner of 410-412 Clinton and further explore voluntary landmark
designation of that property simultaneously with a rezoning and text amendment in the PRM
classification that would maximize density in a four story structure.
Clarification of Agenda Items
• [8.e / 8.f]... Comprehensive Plan Amendment (North District Plan)/ Rezoning South of Interstate 80,
West of N. Dubuque Street, and East of Mackinaw Drive, commonly referred to as Forest View ...
Mayor Throgmorton pointed out the items setting the public hearings.
[9.a]... Eastern Iowa Community Bond Project: Anti -immigrant posters... Mayor Throgmorton noted
the response from the City Manager and a statement sent by himself to the Pastor presenting
perspective regarding the writing.
• [3/11 Late Handout (Item 19)]... Greg Hearns, President, Iowa City Federation of Labor: Letter to
Council... Council member Teague mentioned Hearns may be present at the formal meeting to
address the Council and asked to hold discussion until that time.
Council Work Session
March 12, 2019
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• [3/12 Late Handout (3/7 IP)]... Email from Mayor: SSB 1201/HSB 185 ... Council member Cole
asked if there was enough notice to the public to discuss and stated he would bring it up under
pending work session topics.
Information Packet Discussion [February 21, February 28, March 71
➢ February 21
1. (IP2, Information from Council member Thomas: Walkability during winter) Council
member Thomas noted the article and asked if the topic could be added as a work session
item. Mayor Throgmorton recommended a memo from staff.
Action: Staff will prepare a memo on sidewalk snow/ice removal policies, procedures, and
enforcement practices.
➢ February 28
1. (IP2, Memo from City Clerk: Listening Post Update) Mayor Throgmorton suggested
holding the next Council Listening Post in the northeastern part of the City. Council member
Teague stated he would like to be one of the representatives.
Action: The City Clerk will work to develop options for listening post in NE Iowa City.
2. (IP3, Listening Post Summary Report) Council member Thomas appreciated the
summary from the previous Listening Post.
3. (IP9, Community Police Review Board: February 20) Council member Teague mentioned
a suggestion from the minutes requesting Council attendance at commission meetings. City
Clerk Fruehling stated the Board was working on a proposal that will be forwarded to City
Council once approved.
➢ March 7
1. (3/12 Late Handout (3/7 IP), Email from Council member Thomas: Mann Elementary:
Parent Drop-off on Fairchild St.) Council member Thomas summarized his email and
asked that a work session be scheduled so Council could discuss in more detail. City
Manager Fruin and City Attorney Dilkes provided additional information.
Action: Councilman Thomas' correspondence regarding Mann Elementary School and
Mayor Throgmorton's correspondence regarding the proposed solar legislation will be
reposted in this week's IP and noted on the agenda as items needing further Council
discussion. Staff will notify Iowa City Community School District officials that the Council
intends to discuss the topic on April 2nd
2. (IP4/IP5/IP6, Pending Council Work Session Topics/Email from Council member
Cole: Lucky's location/Memo from Economic Development Coordinator: Iowa City
Marketplace and Lucky's Market) Council member Cole summarized his proposal for the
Lucky's location. City Manager Fruin provided additional information. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Action: Council Members with thoughts on possible tenants for the Iowa City Marketplace
can communicate those to the City Manager's Office.
Council Work Session
March 12, 2019
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3. (IP9, Memo from Transportation Planner, City Engineer, Senior Civil Engineer: Mormon
Trek Boulevard Four -Lane to Three -Lane Conversion) Mayor Throgmorton asked for the
memo to be summarized. Transportation Planner Ralston summarized the memo and
answered questions from Council members. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
4. (IP7, Memo from City Manager: Deer Management Update) City Manager Fruin gave
background information and summarized the memo. Police Captain Campbell provided
additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: The Council requested that a discussion on deer management be scheduled on the
special formal meeting of April 23rd
(Break to Formal meeting 6:46 pm)
5. (IP4, Pending Council Work Session Topics) Council members discussed when to
schedule pending work session topics.
6. (IP11, Email from U. of I. Student Liaison: Lease Disclosure Change Proposal) UISG
Liaison Stewart provided background information and a summary of the memo and asked
for Council feedback. City Attorney Dilkes provided additional information. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will update the Rental Information Disclosure Form to include the website that
is being recommended by U of I Student Government. No other changes are necessary at
this time.
7. (IP8, Memo from City Attorney: Alcohol price specials) Council member Cole stated he felt
no action was needed at this time.
8. (IP10, Climate Action Advisory Board: Quarterly Report to Council) Council member
Thomas and Mayor Throgmorton commented on the quarterly report.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees.
Adjourn 10:04 p.m.
Item Number: 4.b.
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Summary of Minutes
March 12, 2019 - 7:00 PM
Iowa City City Council special meeting, held in Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E Washington St.
Mayor Throgmorton presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Taylor
(electronically), Teague, Thomas, Throgmorton. Absent: Salih. Staff members present:
Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Heitner, Knoche, Welter,
Bockenstedt, Fleagle, Barker, Carman, Nagle-Gamm. UISG: Stewart, Wu.
1. Call to Order
2. Student Leadership Awards - Helen Lemme Elementary
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Helen Lemme Elementary students.
2.a. Joel Brown
2.b. Anora Klauke
2.c. Joli Loughran
3. Proclamations
3.a. Special Olympics Month -Accepted by Joyce Rossi.
3.b. National Service Recognition Day-Accepted by Kaily Hoard, Mackenzie Fields,
Hailey Franzen, and Alex Linden.
3.c. Women's History Month and International Women's Day-Accepted by Syndy Conger
, Cathy Eisenhofer, Dawn Oliver, Polly Horton and Pat Bowen.
Beginning of Consent Calendar(Items 4-9)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
4. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
4.a. February 19, Work Session
4.b. February 19, Regular formal Summary of Minutes
5. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
5.a. Community Police Review Board: January 8
5.b. Historic Preservation Commission: January 10
5.c. Housing & Community Development Commission: January 17
5.d. Human Rights Commission: January 24
5.e. Senior Center Commission: January 24
5.f. Telecommunications Commission: December 17
6. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
6.a. Liquor License Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Corridor Liquor, Inc., dba City Liquor,
425 S. Gilbert St.
2. Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge No 590 B.P.O. Elks,
dba B.P.O. Elks #590, 637 Foster Rd.
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3. Special Class C Liquor License for Kantaphone, Chansy, dba Thai
Spice Restaurant, The, 1210 S. Gilbert St.
4. Class C Liquor License for Katy LLC, dba Trumpet Blossom Café,
310 E. Prentiss St.
5. Outdoor Service Area for Katy LLC, dba Trumpet Blossom Café,
310 E. Prentiss St.
6. Class C Liquor License for Graze Iowa City LLC, dba Graze, 115 E.
College St.
6.b. Liquor License Renewals
1. Class E Liquor License for GoBrands, Inc., dba goPuff, 1907 Stevens Dr.
2. Class C Liquor License for The Englert Civic Theatre, Inc., dba The
Englert Civic Theatre, Inc., 221 E. Washington St.
7. Resolutions and Motions
7.a. Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of the Contract for Janitorial
Products and Supplies for all City Departments. (Resolution 19-57)
7.b. Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of the Contract for Uniforms and
Leathers for the Police Department. (Resolution 19-58)
7.c. Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Development
Services Division of the Neighborhood and Development Services
Department by deleting one full-time Plans Examiner position and adding
one full-time Building Inspector II position and amending the AFSCME
pay plan by adding the position of Building Inspector II to grade 14.
(Resolution 19-59)
7.d. Resolution amending the Debt Management Policy for the City of Iowa
City, adopting a revised policy and repealing Resolution No. 15-319 and
Resolution No. 18-85. (Resolution 19-60)
7.e. Resolution authorizing the partial redemption Master Lease Purchase
Agreement and directing notice be given. (Resolution 19-61)
7.f. Resolution accepting the work for the Water Treatment Plant
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Upgrade Project.
(Resolution 19-62)
7.g. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the West Riverbank
Stabilization Project. (Resolution 19-63)
7.h. Resolution 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 Bolton & Menk, Inc.to provide engineering consultant
services for the Lower Muscatine Area Storm Sewer Improvements
Project. (Resolution 19-64)
7.i. Resolution approving Final Plat of Tegler Second Subdivision, Iowa
City, Iowa. (removed from Consent calendar for separate consideration)
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7.j. Resolution accepting the dedication of Outlot K, Lindemann Subdivision, Part
Three, Iowa City, Iowa as public open space. (Resolution 19-65)
8. Setting Public Hearings
8.a. Resolution of intent to consider the proposed conveyance of the
vacated Auditor's Parcel 2008020 to Bilam Properties L.L.0 and setting
a public hearing thereon. (Resolution 19-66)
8.b. Resolution setting a public hearing for the April 23rd, 2019 City Council
meeting regarding the Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated
Transit Funding application for Iowa City Transit. (Resolution 19-67)
8.c. Resolution setting a public hearing for April 2, 2019, on a proposal
authorizing execution of a Quit Claim Deed to Del Ray Ridge, LP to
release a sewer easement on 628 S. Dubuque Street. (Resolution 19-68)
8.d. Univer-City Sale—522 North Dodge Resolution setting public hearing for
April 2, 2019, on a proposal to convey a single-family home located at
522 North Dodge Street. (Resolution 19-69)
8.e. Comprehensive Plan Amendment (North District Plan)—Motion setting a
public hearing for April 2, 2019 on a resolution to amend the North District
Plan land use map from Multi-Family Residential (8-13 dwelling units per
acre) to Low-Medium Mixed Residential (8-13 du/ac)for approximately 24
acres and from Low-Medium Mixed Residential (8-13 du/ac) to Multi-Family
Residential (8-13 du/ac) for approximately 24 acres (CPA18-00002).
8.f. Rezoning South of Interstate 80, West of N. Dubuque Street, and East of
Mackinaw Drive, commonly referred to as Forest View—Motion setting a
public hearing for April 2, 2019 on an ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 73.15 acres of land from Interim Development-Low
Density Single-Family(ID-RS) zone, Low Density Single-Family(RS-5)
zone, Planned Development Overlay/ High Density Single-Family
Residential (OPD/RS-12) zone, and Low Density Multi-Family
Residential (RM-12) zone to Planned Development Overlay/ High
Density Single-Family Residential (OPD/RS-12) zone for approximately
45.48 acres of property and Planned Development Overlay/ Highway
Commercial (OPD/CH-1) zone for approximately 23.83 acres of property
(REZ18-00013).
9. Correspondence
9.a. Eastern Iowa Community Bond Project: Anti-immigrant posters [Staff response
included]
9.b. Lee Grassley: Right of Way Bill
9.c. Christopher Arp: Please consider updating bus routes [Staff response included]
9.d. Deer Population: Katherine and John Moyer, Rebecca Porter[Staff response included
x2]
9.e. Mormon Trek Lane Reduction: Hanwei Chen, Craig Michel, Darrell Hansen x2, Tom
Rutkowski, Steven Feddersen, Patricia Benson [Staff response included x3]
9.f. Adam Rains: Climate Concerns/Citizen Action
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End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar(Items 4-9) as amended, removing Item
7.i for separate consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
7.i. Resolution approving Final Plat of Tegler Second Subdivision, Iowa
City, Iowa.
Motion to defer to 4/2/19. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by B Teague. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
10. Community Comment(items not on the agenda)
The following individuals appeared: Bob Elliott regarding road diets; Kyle Vogel, Keystone
Property Management, snow/ice citations; James Castagno, deer management and street
conditions; Matt Kreiger and Ingrid Anderson regarding Climate Action Advisory Board
updates.
11. Planning and Zoning Matters
11.a. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 0.155 acres of property located
at 2130 Muscatine Avenue, from Community Commercial (CC-2) to High Density
Single Family Residential (RS-12). (REZ18-00025)
A public hearing was held. No one appeared.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
Mayor Throgmorton summarized the joint meeting with the Planning &Zoning
Commission which occurred at the work session. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
11.b. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.2 acres of property located at
the northwest corner of Moss Ridge Road and Highway 1, from Interim
Development-Research Park (ID-RP) to Highway Commercial (CH-1). (REZ18-
00022) (Pass and Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4780. Moved by B Teague, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
11.c. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 18.03 acres 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, Planned
Development Overlay/Low Density Multifamily Residential (OPD/RM-12) zone,
and Planned Development Overlay/Neighborhood Public (OPD/P-1) zone.
(REZ18-00024) (Pass and Adopt)
Motion to pass adopt Ordinance 19-4781. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by S.
Mims. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
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11.d. Resolution Approving Preliminary Plat of Cherry Creek, Iowa City, IA.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-70. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by
B Teague. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
11.e. Resolution Approving Preliminary and Final Plat Of Pigeon Timber Second
Addition, A Resubdivision of Lot 2 of Pigeon Timber, Johnson County, IA.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-71. Moved by B Teague, seconded by S.
Mims. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Nays: Cole. Absent: Salih. Development Services
Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point.
Regular Formal Agenda
12. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of
not to exceed $410,000 General Obligation Bonds.
A public hearing was held. Finance Director Bockenstedt presented a power point for items
12 - 17. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-72. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
13. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of
not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds.
A public hearing was held. No one appeared.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-73. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
14. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of
not to exceed $490,000 General Obligation Bonds.
A public hearing was held. No one appeared.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-74. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
15. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of
not to exceed$11,800,000 General Obligation Bonds.
A public hearing was held. No one appeared.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-75. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
16. Resolution authorizing the issuance of$13,240,000 General Obligation bonds,
series 2019, and levying a tax for the payment thereof.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-76. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
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17. Resolution directing the advertisement for sale of$13,240,000 (dollar amount
subject to change) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019, and approving
electronic bidding procedures.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-77. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas. Motion.
(6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
18. Resolution amending the FY2019 Operating Budget.
A public hearing was held. Finance Director Bockenstedt presented a power point for items
18—20. Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided
additional information. Greg Hearns, Iowa City Federation of Labor, appeared.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-78. Moved by B Teague, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih. City Manager Fruin summarized Council
direction regarding temporary employees. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
19. Resolution adopting the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020.
A public hearing was held. No one appeared.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-79. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by S. Mims. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to accept correspondence from Greg Hearns. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
20. Resolution approving the three-year Financial Plan for the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-80. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
21. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the First Avenue Water Main Replacement Construction 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.
A public hearing was held. Senior Civil Engineer Welter presented a power point.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-81. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
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22. Ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4,
entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties," and
Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 4, entitled "Animal Services," to
clarify recently enacted animal services provisions and to change the amount of
the scheduled fines for certain animal services violations. (Second
Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4782. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
23. Ordinance amending Title 8, "Police Regulations", Chapter 8, "Community
Police Review Board", to provide for changes in procedure and enhance
opportunities for conversation when the conclusions of the police chief and the
Board differ. (Pass and Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4783. Moved by B Teague, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
24. Ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year
on certain property located within the Moss Ridge Urban Renewal Area, in the
City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of
the State of Iowa, City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, Iowa City Community
School District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment
of principal and interest on loans, rebates, grants, monies advanced to and
indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said city in
connection with the Moss Ridge Urban Renewal Plan. (Pass and Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4784. Moved by B Teague, seconded by R.
Cole. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
25. Ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 1,
entitled "Definitions, Administration and Enforcement of Traffic Provisions"
and Chapter 8, entitled "Bicycles,"to provide for the operation electric assist
bicycles. (First Consideration)
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by B Teague, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih. Transportation Director Nagle-Gamm
presented information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
26. An ordinance repealing Title 4, "Alcoholic Beverages", Chapter 4, "Dancing
Regulations", Section 1, "Dancing Restricted in Connection with Business"
and Chapter 3, "Outdoor Service Areas; Seasonal, Five Day or Fourteen Day
Licenses and Permits", Section 4(I) regarding 'Dancing" of the City Code. (First
Consideration)
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by B Teague, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
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27. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an
agreement to provide water service to Woodland Ridge Subdivision.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-82. Moved by B Teague, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih. Public Works Director Knoche presented
information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
28. Council Appointments
28.a. Housing and Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired plus three-year term, Upon appointment - June 30, 2022.
(Bob Lamkins resigned)
28.b. Telecommunications Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term, Upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Kyla Paterson resigned)
Motion to appoint Peter Nkumu to Housing & Community Development
Commission and Gina Reyes to the Telecommunication Commission. Moved
by R. Cole, seconded by S. Mims. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
29. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
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.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. (Formerly advertised)
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023. (New full term)
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. (Term expired for Esther
Baker)
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2019. (New District formed)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
30. Community Comment
The following individuals appeared: Gustave Stewart, UISG Liaison, regarding UISG
updates.
31. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
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32. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager- Legislative Update by Assistant to the City Manager Andrew. 2020
Census update by Assistant City Manager Monroe
b. City Attorney - None
c. City Clerk - None
33. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn meeting at 9:35 p.m. Moved by B Teague, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih. Y /
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Ja es A. Throgmort6n, Mayor
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Kell' K. Fruehling, ity Clerk
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