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Summary of Minutes
October 1, 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, Brotherton, Whitemore, Humston, Knoche, Hightshoe, Sitzman,
Laverman, Kubly. UISG: Wu, Lenkaitis.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. Domestic Violence Awareness - Accepted by Elias Ortiz, Domestic Violence
Intervention Program (DVIP).
2.b. Fire Prevention Week - Accepted by Tina Humston, Iowa City Fire Department
Captain.
2.c. Indigenous People's Day - Accepted by Joe Coulter, Human Rights
Commissioner.
2.d. National Community Planning Month and World Planning Day - Accepted by
Lucie Laurian, University of Iowa Urban and Regional Planning.
2.e. National Disability Employment Awareness Month - Accepted by Mike Hoenig,
Program Coordinator at the Center for Disabilities and Development and Patty
Barr.
2.f. United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties Day - Accepted by Tim Krumm,
100th Year Co -Chair and United Way Board member.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 3 — 8)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
3. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
3.a. Work Session Minutes: September 17, 2019
3.b. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: September 17, 2019
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Civil Service Commission: September 26
4.b. Community Police Review Board: August 13
4.c. Historic Preservation Commission: August 8
4.d. Historic Preservation Commission: August 19
4.e. Housing and Community Development Commission: August 15
4.f. Human Rights Commission: August 20
4.g. Telecommunications Commission: August 26
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class E Liquor License for Walmart Inc., dba Wal-Mart Store #1721,
919 Hwy 1 West
2. Class C Liquor License for Aramark Sports and Entertainment, dba
Aramark, 456 Carver Hawkeye Arena
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3. Class C Liquor License for Christian Retirement Services, dba
Oaknoll Retirement Residence, 1 Oaknoll Court
4. Class C Liquor License for EI Cactus Inc., dba EI Cactus, 314 E.
Burlington St.
5. Special Class C Liquor License for Filmscene, dba Filmscene, 118
E. College St., Suite 101
6. Class C Beer Permit for HWX L.L.C., dba RJ'Z Express, 2 Escort
Lane
7. Class C Liquor License for Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joseph's
Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St.
8. Special Class C Liquor License for Angela, Inc., dba Masala, 9 S.
Dubuque St.
9. Class B Wine Permit for Willow & Stock, LLC, dba Willow & Stock,
207 North Linn St.
5.b. Liquor License - New
1. Class C Liquor License for La Wine Bar & Restaurant, dba La Wine
Bar & Restaurant, 180 E. Burlington St.
5.c. Liquor License - Refund
1. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for Linn
Street Dive, 117 N. Linn St.
5.d. Liquor License — Permanent Transfer
1. Class C Liquor License for 1440 LLC, dba Eden Lounge, 217 Iowa
Ave., to 219 Iowa Ave.
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest to a
utility and access easements for 804 S. Riverside Drive. (Resolution 19-243)
6.b. Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Animal Services
Division of the Police Department and the AFSCME pay plan by adding
.26 FTE to the budgeted Animal Center Assistant position and adding
one full-time Animal Center Assistant II position. (Resolution 19-244)
6.c. Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Engineering Division
of the Public Works Department and the AFSCME pay plan by adding
one full-time Public Works Aide position. (Resolution 19-245)
6.d. Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) new Trash
Compactor for Landfill Operations. (Resolution 19-246)
6.e. Resolution authorizing the rental of eight (8) wheel loaders for snow
removal operations. (Resolution 19-247)
6.f. 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 MSA Professional Services, Inc., of Baraboo, Wisconsin
to provide engineering consultant services for the East Davenport
Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project. (Resolution 19-248)
6.g. Resolution accepting the work for the 2018 Roof Improvements — Water
Treatment Plant & Water Distribution Facility Project. (Resolution 19-249)
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7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Motion setting a public hearing for October 15, 2019 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, entitled "Zoning Code," Chapter 6, entitled "Airport
Zoning," to update the airport zoning requirements due to the new
Airport Layout Plan, changes in FAA regulations, and the closing
of north/south runway.
B. Correspondence
8.a. Carol deProsse: NYTimes Tennessee Make Way for the Monarchs
8.b. Barbara Vinograde: Iowa City Free Clinic Annual Report
8.c. Mary Gravitt: More trees less potholes needed on 2700 block of Wayne Avenue
& truthful official sign postings
8.d. Courtney Bork: Bike -sharing
8.e. Jerry Bokassa: Issues
8.f. Donald Baxter: In regards to a recent complaint against the Iowa City Iowa
Facebook page
8.g. Andrew McCubbin: City Council Work Session 9-17-19 Dodge/Governor St
Overlays
8.h. Feather Lacy: Smoke Free in Our Parks, But Not on Our Decks or In Our Homes
8.i. Archie Greene: Walk-in/Roll-in wheelchair showers
8.j. Lisa Lloyd: Property taxes
8.k. Spencer Herman: Introduction to Boxcar - Parking Solution
8.1. Craig McNulty: Dog Breed Laws [Staff response included in 10/1 late handouts]
8.m. Mary Gravitt: A plumber for Iowa City Public Library
8.n. Establishment of Moped and Motorcycle Parking on E Prentiss Street
8.o. Establishment of Lake Forest Avenue Parking Prohibition
8.p. Establishment of Parking Prohibitions in the Peninsula Neighborhood
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar (Items 3-8). Moved by M. Salih,
seconded by R. Cole. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Individual Council members
expressed their views.
9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda)
The following individuals appeared: Brandon Ross regarding the use of lasers; Jackie
Curnick regarding climate change; Grace Hammel regarding Legalization of Cannibus;
Erin Kay, NAM], regarding the National Disability Employment Awareness Month
proclamation and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Employment; Christian Stigge
regarding Bike lanes.
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10. Planning and Zoning Matters
10.a. Ordinance amending the Riverfront Crossings regulating plan to include
the property located at 625 S. Gilbert Street in the Central Crossing
Subdistrict. (ZCA19-03)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented
a power point. Mike Welch, Axiom Consultants, and Davis Maxwell, Capstone
Collegiate Communities LLC, provided additional information. The following
individuals appeared: Christian Stigge and UISG Student Liaison, Austin Wu.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Nays: Throgmorton.
10.b. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.6 acres of land located at
305 and 315 East Prentiss Street and 625 South Gilbert Street, from Intensive
Commercial (CI -1) and Community Commercial (CC -2) to Riverfront Crossings —
Central Crossings (RFC -CX). (REZ19-07).
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
power point. The following individuals appeared: UISG Student Liaison, Austin Wu,
Rachel Schaefer, Clarissa Dietz. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to continue the public hearing and defer first consideration to 10/15.
Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
11. Ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "Finances, Taxation and Fees," and Title
9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," to provide uniform fines for bicycle and
electric device code violations. (Second Consideration)
The following individual appeared: Christian Stigge. City Attorney Dilkes provided
additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4807. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Resolution approving a purchase agreement for a duplex property located at
2129 Taylor Drive for the South District Home Investment Partnership
Program.
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Kubly provided information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-250. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by R. Cole. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
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13. Resolution establishing a Climate Action Commission
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-251. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Resolution 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.
City Clerk Fruehling and City Attorney Dilkes provided information. Individual Council
members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-252. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by R. Cole. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Kyle Bennett. Moved by B Teague, seconded by
M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. Council Appointments
15.a. Board of Adjustment -One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Effective
upon appointment - December 31, 2022. (Ryan Hall resigned)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Gene Chrischilles. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by B
Teague. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15.b. Climate Action Commission -Six vacancies. Appoint six active Climate
Advisory Board members per the resolution establishing the Climate
Action Commission (item 13) to the following terms:
Three (3) members appointed for two years with terms ending December
31, 2021 and three (3) members appointed for one year with terms ending
December 31, 2020. These three members may be appointed for two
additional three-year terms. Terms are effective immediately.
Active members seeking appointment are: Matt Krieger, John Fraser, Eric
Tate, Katie Sarsfield, G.T. Karr, and Grace Holbrook.
City Clerk Fruehling, Assistant City Manager Monroe, and City Attorney Dilkes
provided information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Matt Krieger, John Fraser, Eric Tate, Katie Sarsfield,
G.T. Karr, and Grace Holbrook. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by S. Mims.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16. Announcement of Vacancies - New
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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.
Board of Adiustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2020 - December 31,
2024. (Term expires for Constance Goeb)
Climate Action Committee - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms, upon appointment,
ending December 31, 2022.
Human Rights Commission - Three vacancies to fill a three-year term, January 1, 2020 -
December 31, 2022. (Term expires for Jeff Falk, Barbara Kutzko and Tahuanty Pena)
Parks and Recreation Commission - Two vacancies to fill a four-year term, January 1,
2020 - December 31, 2023. (Term expires for Cara Hamann, Joe Younker)
Public Art Advisory Commission - Two vacancies to fill a three-year term, January 1, 2020
- December 31, 2022. (Term expires for Wendy Brown, Andrea Truitt)
Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill a three-year term, January 1, 2020 -
December 31, 2022. (Term expires for Kenneth Bowen, Hiram Webber)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
17. 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.
Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Upon appointment -
December 31, 2020. (Jonathon Munoz resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 29, 2019.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2016 -
December 31, 2020. (Formerly advertised)
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College SO - One vacancy to fill a three-year term,
July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. (Term expired for Esther Baker)
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn) - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term.
Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Lee Shope resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
18. Community Comment
The following individuals appeared: Austin Wu, UISG Liaison, presented UISG updates.
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19. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
20. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager
b. City Attorney
C. City Clerk - City Clerk Fruehling confirmed Council members for the Listening post.
21. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 10:14 p.m. Moved by B Teague, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) /
G.
JaKies A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Kellid K. Fruehling, City lerk
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Item Number: 3.a.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: September 25, 2019
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, September 17, 2019, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Throgmorton
UISG: Wu, Lenkaitis
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Seydell-Johnson, Nagle-Gamm, Ralston,
Bockenstedt, Hightshoe, Knoche, Havel, Reichart
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Joint Meeting with Telecommunications Commission
Telecommunications Commission members present: Adam Stockman, Andrew Austin and Commission
Staff Ty Coleman.
Mayor Throgmorton welcomed Telecommunications members and staff and asked to have the
recommendation attached to the staff memo (IP3) included in the 9/12 Information Packet summarized.
Commission members present summarized the proposal which requested the Iowa City City Council to
form an advisory board to explore creating a municipal broadband network to serve Iowa City.
Individual Council members expressed their views. Council members discussed and provided direction.
Action: Staff ask the Telecommunications Commission to conduct a preliminary review of information
regarding municipal broadband services offered in Iowa and across the country and advise the City
Council if they believe further study into the issue is warranted. The report back to the City Council shall
be completed by April 2020.
Consideration of a Climate Commission
Mayor Throgmorton noted three points for Council discussion: (1) number of commission members (2)
desired diversity and expertise of commission members (3) the purview of the Commission. City
Manager Fruin, Assistant City Manager Monroe, City Attorney Dilkes and Climate Action Advisory
Board members Krieger and Fraser provided additional information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Action: Staff will modify the resolution creating a formal Climate Action Commission to include eleven
total members, including two fixed seats for appointments from the UI and MidAmerican Energy. Staff
shall also obtain individual confirmation from the seven active members of the informal climate action
advisory board that they wish to serve on the on the newly formed commission.
Presentation on Bike Lanes for Dodge/Governor
Transportation Planner Ralston presented a power point and provided background information and
options for discussion. Individual Council members expressed their views.
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Action: Staff will proceed with option #2 from the power point presentation on the Dodge and Governor
Bike lanes. Staff shall reach out directly to the bike advisory committee and Think Bicycles to make
sure they are informed about the decision. Similarly, a notification should be sent to the property
owners and residents that were previously notified during the public meeting phase of the project.
Work can proceed this fall as originally planned.
(Break to Formal meeting 6:42 pm — Returned to Work Session 10:24 p.m.)
Clarification of Agenda Items
• No discussion — occurred after formal meeting
Information Packet Discussion [September 5, September 121
➢ September 5 — No discussion.
➢ September 12
(IP15) Council member Taylor commended the Airport Commission for discussing ways to
help the City meet their Climate Action goals.
Council member Mims asked to briefly discuss the 9/17 late handout to the City Manager from Johnson
County regarding land use of a commercial development outside of Iowa City limits. City Manager Fruin
summarized the request and asked for one or two Council members to participate in an informal
discussion with Johnson County.
Action: Mayor Throgmorton and Council member Thomas will join staff in meeting with the County
regarding the commercial development proposal on Riverside and Oak Crest.
Council members agreed to carry over the September 5 and September 12 Information packets for
discussion at the October 1 work session due to the late time.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
No discussion.
Adjourn 10:30 p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
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September 17, 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, Dilkes, Fruehling, Hightshoe,
Sitzman, Knoche, Havel, Nagle -Lamm, Ralston. UISG: Wu, Lenkaitis.
Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. National Hispanic Heritage Month - Accepted by Human Rights Commissioner,
Jessica Ferdig.
2.b. PLAYvolution - Accepted by Jill Dodds.
2.c. United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties Day - (Defer to 10/1)
2.d. Climate Action Day - Accepted by John Christensen, Veterans for Peace.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 3-8)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
3. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
3.a. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: August 29, 2019
3.b. Work Session Minutes: September 3, 2019
3.c. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: September 3, 2019
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Economic Development Committee: June 3
4.b. Library Board of Trustees: July 25
4.c. Telecommunications Commission: July 22
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Blue Moose, Inc., dba Blue Moose, 211
Iowa Ave.
2. Class C Liquor License for Caffrey, inc., dba DC'S, 124 S. Dubuque
St.
3. Special Class C Liquor License for Prairie Lights Books, Inc.,
dba Times Club at Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque
4. Class C Liquor License for Corridor Entertainment LC, dba Studio
13, 13 S. Linn St.
5. Class C Liquor License for Los Agaves Iowa City, Inc., dba Los
Agaves Mexican Grill, 2208 N. Dodge St.
6. Outdoor Service Area for Los Agaves Iowa City, Inc., dba Los
Agaves Mexican Grill, 2208 N. Dodge St.
7. Class C Liquor License for Hilltop Tavern, Ltd., dba The Hilltop
Lounge, 1100 N. Dodge St.
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5.b. Liquor License - New
1. Temporary Outdoor Service Area for Suzster Inc., dba Club Car,122 Wright St.
2. Temporary 5 Day Class C Liquor License for Ruzicka's Meat Processing, dba
Ruzicka's Meat Processing Inc., 26 E. Market
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $16,463,124.17 for
the period of August 1 through August 31, 2019, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit. Disbursements are published and
permanently retained in the City Clerk's office in accordance with State
Code.
6.b. Motion Granting a 60 -Day Extension to the Community Police Review
Board for the Filing of the Public Report with the City Council on
Complaint #19-02.
6.c. Resolution rescinding the 2010 Commercial Driver's License Substance
Abuse Prevention Program for Drugs and Alcohol adopted in Resolution
No. 10-350 and establishing a new DOT Drug and Alcohol Policy.
(Resolution 19-232)
6.d. Resolution approving the City Street Financial Report for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2019. (Resolution 19-233)
6.e. Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Senior Center by
adding one .63 FTE Receptionist - Senior Center position and increasing
a .5 FTE Receptionist - Senior Center position to .63 FTE.(Resolution 19-234)
6.f. Resolution Authorizing the Procurement of a Microsoft Enterprise
Agreement. (Resolution 19-235)
6.g. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a
storm sewer and drainage easement agreement with Del Ray Ridge, LP
for 628 S. Dubuque Street. (Resolution 19-236)
6.h. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement with
Public Space One, Inc. (PS1) for community programming and to
maintain the City's current mortgage on the property at 730 S. Dubuque
St. (Resolution 19-237)
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Motion setting a public hearing for October 1, 2019 on an ordinance
amending the Riverfront Crossings regulating plan to include the
property located at 625 S. Gilbert Street in the Central Crossing
Subdistrict. (ZCA19-03)
7.b. Motion setting a public hearing for October 1, 2019 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 1.6 acres of property located at 305
and 315 E. Prentiss Street and 625 S. Gilbert Street from Community
Commercial (CC -2) and Intensive Commercial (CI -1) to Riverfront
Crossings -Central Crossings (RFC -CX). (REZ19-07).
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Correspondence
8.a. Mary Gravit: IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY CHANGES
SECTION 8 DISABILITY RULES WITHOUT PUBLIC NOTICE
8.b. Rachel Milner: Facebook Page Iowa City [Staff Response Included]
8.c. Bryce Pairrett: Important Email
8.d. Michael Lileg: budget concerns
8.e. Jesse Allen: Augusta Place - Thank You
8.f. Mary Gravitt: BUS SHELTERS BEING REPLACED ONLY IN UP -SCALE
LOCATIONS [Staff Response Included]
8.g. Carol deProsse: Mormon Trek
8.h. Cheryl Cole: Traffic stop that appeared racist [Staff Response Included]
8.i. Allison Jaynes: New information released regarding Petland Iowa City
8.j. Governor St bike lane Bjorn Swenson, Elizabeth Hubing, Donald Baxter, Ryan
Baker, Jacob Simmering, Larry Fitzpatrick, Anne Duggan, Nick Maddix:
8.k. Paul's Discount Redevelopment: Paula Swygard, Janet Evans, Mary
Knudson
8.1. Henry Mildenstein: Interview for The Little Hawk
8.m. Sheila Ongie: Downtown Iowa City plastic pollution inquiry
8.n. Establishment of 'Two -Hour Parking for Park Use Only' restriction for
the Riverfront Crossings parking lot.
8.0. Establishment of 'No Parking Any Time' parking prohibition on the inside
of the cul-de-sac on Cambria Court.
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar (Items 3-8) as amended. Moved by M.
Salih, seconded by R. Cole. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from John Englebrecht regarding
item 6.h. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by R. Cole. Motion Passed. (7
Ayes)
Community Comment (items not on the agenda)
The following individuals appeared: Ed Flaherty regarding International Day of Peace/Climate
Action Day; Becky Ross regarding adding electrification as part of the rezoning process; Mike
Carberry regarding the Climate Crisis and Climate Change solutions; Brianne Wills,
Executive Director of Old Brick, regarding the new addition using the old Pedestrian Mall
bricks; Andrew McCubbin and David Dixon regarding the Dodge and Governor Street Bike
lanes.
10. Planning and Zoning Matters
10.a. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 36.81 acres of land located
south of Scott Boulevard and north of Tamarack Trail, from Interim
Development Single -Family Residential (ID -RS) to Low Density Single -
Family Residential (RS -5). (Pass & Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4805. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Nays: Thomas.
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The following individuals appeared: Michelle Edwards, Scott Rude, Terry Protextor
presented a power point, Brandon Ross, Bruce Miller, Sara Barron - Johnson County
Affordable Housing Coalition, Nick Bowman, and Kristi Thiel.
Individual Council members expressed their view. Transportation Planner
Ralston provided additional information regarding the traffic calming program.
10.b. Resolution approving the Preliminary Plat and Sensitive Areas
Development Plan of Tamarack Ridge Subdivision, Iowa City, Iowa.
(SUB19-09)
Motion to approve Resolution 19-238. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by B
Teague. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Nays: Thomas.
Development Service Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point. The following
individuals appeared: Michael Welch - Axiom Consultants, John Kardos, Knute
Carter, Brianne Wills, Anat Levtov, and Scott Rude. Public Works Director Knoche
provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
10.c. Resolution approving the Preliminary Plat and Sensitive Areas
Development Plan of South Gilbert Street Commercial Development
Subdivision, Iowa City, Iowa.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-239. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Nays: Throgmorton.
Development Service Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Regular Formal Agenda
11. Ordinance amending Title 10, entitled "Public Ways and Property," Chapter 9,
entitled "Parks and Recreation Regulations," to provide for the operation of
electric assist bicycles, electric scooters and electric skateboards in parks.
(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 19-4806. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
J. Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "Finances, Taxation and Fees," and Title
9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," to provide uniform fines for bicycle and
electric device code violations.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by B Teague, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) The following individuals appeared: Brandon Ross and David
Dixon.
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13. Resolution authorizing funding of $25,000 in FY20, and intent to budget $25,000
each year from FY21 through FY24 for Kirkwood Community College (KCC) to
expand English Language learning capacity in the southern end of the Iowa
City/Cedar Rapids corridor.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-240. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Assistant to the City Manager Andrew presented information. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
14. Resolution authorizing the installation of speed humps on Willow Street,
between Brookside Drive and Muscatine Avenue.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-241. Moved by B Teague, seconded by S. Mims.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
The following individual appeared: David Dixon. Transportation Planner Ralston provided
information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
15. Resolution 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.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-242, removing 1220 Louise and deferring to
10/1. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole. Motion. (7 Ayes)
City Attorney Dilkes and City manager Fruin provided information. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to accept correspondence from Kyle Bennett. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
R. Cole. Motion Passed. (0 Ayes)
16. Council Appointments
16.a. Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Effective upon appointment - December 31, 2022.
(Lucas Foelsch resigned)
Motion to appoint Blake Winter. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Individual Council members expressed their views.
16.b. Telecommunications Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2020. (James
Pierce resigned)
Motion to appoint Kyla Paterson. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by B
Teague. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Individual Council members expressed their
views.
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17. 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.
Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Upon
appointment - December 31, 2020. (Jonathon Munoz resigned)
Correspondence included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 29, 2019.
18. 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.
Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Effective upon
appointment - December 31, 2022. (Ryan Hall resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 24, 2019.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term,
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. (Formerly advertised)
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 (Woodlawn) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Lee Shope
resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
19. Community Comment
The following individuals appeared: Austin Wu, UISG Liaison, presented UISG updates.
20. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
21. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager - None
b. City Attorney - None
C. City Clerk - None
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22. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 10:24 p.m. Moved by B Teague, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
J es A. ThrogmortFon, Mayor
Ke li 'K. Ffu6hling, gity Clerk
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