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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 2, 2010
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek presiding.
* Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Fosse, Dilkes, Karr, Morris, Slattery, Rocca.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Hoover Elementary
School student: Fanta Traore. Students Rachel Gralnek and Izaak Perez were unable to
attend.
The Mayor proclaimed Sertoma's Freedom Week -February 7, 2010, Sertoma Club
President Ted Halm accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: January 19, Special Council Work Session.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Planning
and Zoning Commission -December 17, 2009; Parks and Recreation Commission -
December 16, 2009;
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Special Class C Liquor License for Red Avocado, LLC, dba Red Avocado,
521 E. Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Red Avocado, LLC, dba Red
Avocado, 521 E. Washington St.
Public Hearings: RES. 10-29 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY
16, 2010, TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR JULY 1, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011, THE PROPOSED THREE-YEAR
FINANCIAL PLAN, AND ALSO THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2014.
Resolutions: RES. 10-30 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING TWO
MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED 1416 PLUM STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 10-31, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE
OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER
LUBIN TRUST, AND TENANT MOTIF, LTD D/B/A BO-JAMES, FOR A SIDEWALK
CAFE; RES. 10-32, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE
OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER
ONE TEN PROPERTIES, LLC, AND TENANT KMARCELLA, INC. D/B/A
DONNELLY'S PUB, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
(2) NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the north and east sides (inner curve) of
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
FEBRUARY 2, 2010
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hayek Presiding.
Council Members presiding: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Fosse, Dilkes, Karr, Morris, Slattery, Rocca.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awar s to Hoover Elementary
School student: Fanta Traore. Students Rachel Gralnek and Izaa Perez were unable to
attend.
The Mayor proclaimed aertoma's Freedom Week - Febr ary 7, 2010, Sertoma Club
President Ted Halm accepting. `'~~.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, that the fol wing items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or pproved, and/or adopted as
presented: `'~..
Approval of Council Actions, subject to Corr ctions, as recommended by the
City Clerk: January 19, Special Goo, uncil Work Se sion.
Receive and File Minutes o oards and ommissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effecti only up n separate Council action): Planning
and Zoning Commission -December ~, 200 ;Parks and Recreation Commission -
December 16, 2009;
Permit Motions and Resolutions a ecommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Special Class C Liquor Licens r Red Avocado, LLC, dba Red Avocado,
521 E. Washington St.; Outdoor Service re for Red Avocado, LLC, dba Red
Avocado, 521 E. Washington St.
Public Hearings: RES. 10-29 S TTING PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY
16, 2010, TO DISCUSS THE PROP SED OPE TING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR JULY 1, 2010, THROUGH J E 30, 2011, HE PROPOSED THREE-YEAR
FINANCIAL PLAN, AND ALSO TH MULTI-YEAR APITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL EAR 2014.
Resolutions: RES. 10-30 UTHORIZING THE AYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO E RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING TWO
MORTGAGES FOR THE PRO ERTY LOCATED 1416 UM STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 10-31, AUTHO IZING THE MAYOR TO SI AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A RENEWAL O A LICENSE AGREEMENT F R TEMPORARY USE
OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-W BETWEEN THE CITY OF 10 CITY, LANDOWNER
LUBIN TRUST, AND TEN T MOTIF, LTD D/B/A BO-JAME FOR A SIDEWALK
CAFE; RES. 10-32, AUT ORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A D THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A RENEW OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MPORARY USE
OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF- AY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA C ,LANDOWNER
ONE TEN PROPERTI ,LLC, AND TENANT KMARCELLA, INC. D/6/A
DONNELLY'S PUB, F R A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Corresponden JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regardi g Installation of
(2) NO PARKING A TIME signs on the north and east sides (inner e) of
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Westbury Court; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (2) NO
PARKING ANY TIME signs on the south side of Lafayette Street between South Capitol
Street and South Clinton Street; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of (2) STOP signs on the northwest and southeast corners of the intersection
of Kennedy Parkway and Camp Cardinal Road; Sanctuary City letters from David
Collins, Sylvia Huyck; Deborah Sass, Mary Sturm, Joe Sturm regarding PVT Concerns
[staff response included]; Jacob Butler regarding Snow; Gary Sanders regarding
Calendar 2008 Salary over 85k.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Wally Pelds, Pelds Engineering and ECO-4 Partners, updated Council on the Moss
Green Urban Village project. Roger Bradley, manager of Yellow Cab of Iowa City, stated he
had sent a letter to Council regarding a number of taxi issues and requested Council
schedule discussion of the matter. The Mayor stated the letter had not been distributed but
will be received at the next formal Council meeting. Cindy Roberts, 2034 Grantwood St.,
questioned when the scattered site task force recommendations would be discussed. The
mayor noted the item was on the pending list and is tentatively scheduled for mid-February.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park
Renovation Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City
Clerk to publish notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one
appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 10-33, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY KICKERS SOCCER PARK RENOVATION
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND
PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 12, entitled "Franchises",
Sections 12-5-1 entitled "Electric Franchise Fee" and 12-5-2 entitled "Gas Franchise Fee" to
repeal the two percent (2%) franchise fee and enact a one percent (1 %) franchise fee on the
gross revenue of the franchisee MidAmerican energy company derived from the distribution
and retail sale of electricity and the distribution, delivery and retail sale of natural gas by
MidAmerican, or other natural gas providers utilizing the distribution system of MidAmerican,
to customers within the current or future corporate limits of the City of Iowa City. No one
appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 12,
entitled "Franchises", Sections 12-5-1 entitled "Electric Franchise Fee" and 12-5-2 entitled
"Gas Franchise Fee" to repeal the two percent (2%) franchise fee and enact a one percent
(1 %) franchise fee on the gross revenue of the franchisee MidAmerican energy company
derived from the distribution and retail sale of electricity and the distribution, delivery and
retail sale of natural gas by MidAmerican, or other natural gas providers utilizing the
distribution system of MidAmerican, to customers within the current or future corporate limits
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of the City of Iowa City, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Fire Station No. 4 Project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish
notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 10-34, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY FIRE STATION NO. 4 PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, 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 the ORD. 10-4381, AMENDING TITLE 13, ENTITLED "AIRPORTS AND AVIATION,"
CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED, "AIRPORT COMMISSION," TO PROVIDE THAT COMMISSION
MEMBERS SHALL BE RESIDENTS OF IOWA CITY, be voted on for final passage at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance
be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled
"Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs," to prohibit electronic signs
on taxicabs and to clarify vehicle inspection requirements, be given first vote. Yasser Gaber
and Hatem Moustafa, Five Star Taxi, requested Council consider approving use of electronic
signs on taxi cabs and distributed a copy of the proposed sign. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, Wright voting "no".
Moved by Champion, seconded by Mims, to adopt RES. 10-35, ESTABLISHING NEW
GENERAL GUIDELINES TO ASSESS FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 08-61. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Commission to fill afour-year term March 1, 2010 -March 1, 2014; Civil Service
Commission to fill afour-year term April 5, 2010 -April 7, 2014; Historic Preservation
Commission for three vacancies, (1) at-large, (1) Summit St representative, and (1) Brown St
representative, to fill three-year terms March 29, 2010 -March 29, 2013;
Telecommunications Commission to fill three-year terms March 13, 2010 -March 13, 2013.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Airport Zoning
Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term
ending December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill afive-year term January
1, 2009 -December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1,
2006 -December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1,
2010 -December 31, 2015; Appeals, Board of to fill a five-year term January 1, 2009 -
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December 31, 2013, for a Mechanical Professional; Police Citizens Review Board to fill an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending September 1, 2012; Youth Advisory
Commission to fill atwo-year term for Tate High, January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010;
Youth Advisory Commission to fill atwo-year term for Regina High, January 1, 2010 -
December 31, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 24,
2010.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy for JCCOG Cool Cities Taskforce to fill aone-
yearterm, effective upon appointment, ending March, 2011. Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18
years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices
after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on
the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
Council Member Bailey stated she was very excited about moving ahead on Fire
Station # 4, noting it was an I-Jobs project and LEED certified building; and reminded citizens
of the public hearing scheduled for February 16 on the FY11 City budget.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn stated he and the Mayor are unable to attend the re-dedication
of the Trinity Episcopal Church on the February 7 and asked if another Council Member
would be attending. Council Member Champion will be attending.
Council Member Wright noted the annual book sale to benefit Shelter House
scheduled for February 27 at the Trinity Episcopal Church; and made a plea for everyone to
keep their sidewalks cleared of snow.
Council Member Mims stated she had attended her first ECICOG meeting and will
prepare a report when she gets more familiar with the committee.
Mayor Hayek congratulated Police Detective Mike Smithey for being selected 2009
Officer of the Year by the department.
James Knapp, 528 Rundell St., read a letter regarding the Hazard Mitigation Plan and
the Ralston Creek watershed. Moved by Wright, seconded by Dickens, to accept
correspondence from Mr. Knapp. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, to adjourn meeting 7:45 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Date: January 27, 2010
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Budget Work Session, January 19, 2010, 7:20 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright
UISG Rep: Shipley
Staff: Helling, Fosse, Dilkes, Karr, O'Malley, Davidson, Moran, Severson, S. Craig
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
BUDGET REVIEW /WRAP-UP
Interim City Manager Helling reviewed his January 15 memo (IP1A of 1/14 Information Packet)
Budget Issues Discussion . The following staff present for discussion: Finance Dir. O'Malley,
PCD Dir. Davidson, Acting Parks & Recreation Dir. Moran, Acting Asst. City Manager and PW
Dir. Fosse.
Handouts:
• Revised Page 21 from proposed budget -Beginning Balance
• Revised Page 93 from proposed budget -Employee Benefits
• Joint Meeting agenda for January 20, 2010 meeting in North Liberty
• Page 89 from proposed budget -Community Event and Program Funding
• Human Services Agency Funding Recommendations from FY11 (IP 3 from 1/14)
• New Priorities
:• Proposed Projects to be Removed or Modified
After discussion, Council directed staff to proceed with the GO bond funding as required for the
prioritized projects with the understanding that the debt service levy may temporarily exceed the
twenty-five percent (25%) policy in fiscal years 2012 and 2013. A majority agreed to proceed
with the proposals outlined in the January 15 memo from Interim City Manager Helling, and the
following projects were removed or modified from the proposed budget:
Projects Added
Northside Marketplace Streetscape
Riverfront Crossings Redevelopment,
Towncrest Area Redevelopment
and
Animal Center Replacement
Business Incubator
Oakdale Blvd West of Hwy 1
Highway 1 Sidewalk/Trail
Planning Study
$500,000 FY11
$200,000 FY11
$400,000 FY11
$600,000 FY12
$700,000 FY11
$0
$0
$1,000,000 FY12
Council Budget Work Session
January 19, 2010
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Proiects Removed
City Park Trail Lighting $240,000 FY14 to Unfunded
Burlington Street Median: Gilbert to Madison $1,882,900 FY13 to Unfunded
Scanlon Gym Elevated Walk/Run Track $880,000 FY12 to Unfunded
Mormon Trek Left Turn Lanes $3,750,000 FY14 to Unfunded
Soccer Park Pond $337,500 FY14 to Unfunded
Proiects Modified
Rocky Shore Ped Bridge to Peninsula $1,300,000 Reliant on 80% grant
Scott Park Development & Trail $416,000 From recent grant
Lower Muscatine Avenue $232,839 FY10 Moved out
$1,091,261 FY11
$540,000 FY12
1st Avenue/IAIS Railroad Crossing $692,000 FY10 Moved out
$800,000 FY11
$2,100,000 FY12
$845,000 FY13
Park Road Third Lane $200,000 FY13 Design
$940,000 FY14 Construction
Frauenholtz-Miller Park $280,000 FY14 Moved out
Lower City Park Secondary Access $270,000 FY14 Moved out
Community Events funding
A majority agreed to the following community event funding requests:
Bike to Work Week - $1,500
Access 2 Independence of the Eastern Iowa Corridor (ADA Celebration) - $1,400
Extend the Dream Foundation - $1,000
Iowa City Community String Orchestra - $400
Johnson County Historical Society (Irving Weber Days) - $8,500
Johnson County Local Food Alliance (Field to Family) - $1,000
City of Iowa City Fireworks - $25,000
Landlocked Film Festival - $3,000
Riverside Theatre /Shakespeare Festival - $5,000
Summer of the Arts - $60,000
Contingency - $3,000
No new events/organizations were considered for funding.
Council directed staff to communicate to each funded organization that future funding requests
would not be forwarded to Council for consideration without a final report on the funding activity
the previous year.
STAFF ACTION: Inform each organization at the time this year's funding is announced
that any future funding would not be considered without a final report; distribute
information on the application itself next year and include cover letter with the message.
(Karr, Johansen)
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January 19, 2010
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Human Service Agency funding
Human Services Coordinator Severson present for discussion. Human Service Agency funding
was approved as presented in the committee recommendations (IP 3 of 1/14 Information
packet).
Miscellaneous
Reinstated $6,800 for Park n Ride program at the Library
Funded $4,500 from Council budget for Youth Advisory Commission
Requested future discussion of brick street repair funding strategy
Requested future discussion of debt service levy policy
Cancelled January 20 budget meeting.
Mayor Hayek reminded everyone of the January 20 joint meeting in North Liberty at 4:00 PM
Meeting adjourned 10:00 PM.