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Home My WebLink About2023-02-21 Agenda Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041 If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Kellie Fruehling at 319-356-5041 , kellie- fruehling@iowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. frruC, �� ei&tl ju/inSoi ) Iowa City (,t` ri Lei Kckve t City Council - Formal Agenda RI I bLL I'C (Dad Regular Formal Meeting e ce rS February 21, 2023 - 6:00 PM Fn..(e)-7I Emma J. Harvat Hall CITY ? tZ- 410 E. Washington St. lA,'lce www.icgov.org City of Iowa City Land Acknowledgment can be found at: icgov.org/landacknowledgement Meeting Rules can be found at: icgov.org/meetingrules You can watch the meeting on cable channel 4 (118.2 QAM) in Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at any of the following websites: • https://citychanne14.com/live • https://www.youtube.com/user/citychanne14/live • https://facebook.com/CityoflowaCity In order to encourage greater input from the public, the Iowa City Council intends to offer the opportunity to participate in the meeting remotely. However, this meeting is an in-person meeting. In the event of technological problems, the meeting will continue in-person, so those wishing to ensure their ability to participate should attend the meeting in-person. If you wish instead to participate remotely, you may attempt to do so by joining the meeting via Zoom by going to the link below to visit the Zoom meeting's registration page and submit the required information. Once the registration is complete, you will receive an email message with a link to join the meeting. If you are asked for a meeting or webinar ID, enter the ID number found in the email. If you have no computer or smartphone, or a computer without a microphone, you can call in by phone by dialing (312) 626-6799 and entering the meeting ID below when prompted. Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hTJ6uXG_RAG-d-XFxQjUpg Meeting ID: 849 0538 2040 If you wish to use presentation materials with your comments, please provide them to the City Clerk at kellie -fruehling@iowa-city.org at least 24 hours before the meeting. Your materials will be presented for you. February 21, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 1 1. Call to Order 2. State of the City — 0 , , 0\ 3. Proclamations s ey--- 3.a International Women's Day and Women's History Month .— ` '' ` rC`1(Vi�'�- �� ✓L� 4. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk) 4.a Work Session Minutes: February 7 4.b Formal Summary of Minutes: February 7 4.c Iowa City City Council/USG Town Hall Minutes: February 9 5. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes 5.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: January 19 5.b Airport Commission: December 8 5.c Community Police Review Board: January 10 5.d Climate Action Commission: January 9 5.e Historic Preservation Commission: January 12 5.f Parks & Recreation Commission: January 11 [See Recommendations] 5.g Public Art Advisory Committee: January 5 6. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the City Clerk) 6.a Liquor License - Renewal 1. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go #3502, 2303 Muscatine Ave. 2. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go #3504, 1310 S. Gilbert St. 3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St. 4. Outdoor Service Area for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St. 5. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Prairie Kitchen Store LLC, dba Prairie Kitchen Store, 160 N. Linn St. 7. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions 7.a January 2023 Disbursements Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $10,506,787.08 for the period of January 1 through January 31, 2023, 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. February 21, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 2 7.b Budgeted Positions - Public Works / Engineering - D _ Resolution amending budgeted positions in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department by deleting one full-time Special Projects Administrator position and adding one full-time Senior Engineer position. Comment: This resolution will approve the replacement of a Special Projects Administrator position with a Senior Engineer position. Staff has evaluated the ongoing needs of the Engineering Division and determined the conversion to a Senior Engineer position better reflects the current and anticipated workload of the Division. 7.c Block Party alcohol agreement D,3 -(-► I Resolution approving an agreement with the Downtown District to allow the sale and possession of beer and wine during the Block Party. Comment: Under the City Code, the City may enter into an agreement allowing a non-profit to sell alcohol on City streets and sidewalks and their customers/patrons to possess alcohol in limited circumstances. This resolution approves the agreement with the Downtown District allowing the sale and possession of beer and wine during the June 24 Block Party. The agreement, which is attached to the resolution, is substantially similar to the 2022 agreement. 7.d N. Linn St. alcohol agreement 4. )— Resolution approving an agreement with Iowa City Downtown District to allow for the consumption and possession of alcohol on a portion of the 200 block of N. Linn Street. Comment: Under the City Code, the City may enter into an agreement with a non- profit that allows persons to possess alcohol on City streets and sidewalks under limited circumstances. This resolution approves an agreement with the Downtown District allowing the possession of alcohol in the 200 block of N. Linn St. from May 1 to Nov. 1. The agreement which is attached to the resolution, is substantially similar to the 2022 agreement except it allows for liquor as well as wine and beer at the District's request. City staff has no objection to allowing liquor on a trial basis, and the agreement provides the City may prohibit liquor on the site if there are public safety issues. February 21, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 3 7.e Gilbert Street Pavement Repair - CRANDIC Railroad Crossing Approach Resolution accepting the work for the Gilbert Street Pavement Repair— CRANDIC Railroad Crossing Project. Comment: The project has been completed by Bockenstedt Excavating of Iowa City, Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications. The Engineer's Report and Performance and Payment bonds are on file with the City Clerk. • Project Estimated Cost: $ 150,000.00 • Project Bid Received: $ 198,550.00 • Project Actual Cost: $ 203,781.13 7.f Parks and Rec fees. Resolution establishing a schedule of fees for Parks and Recreation services and programming and rescinding Resolution Number 20-47. Comment: City Code requires Parks and Recreation Dept. fees to be approved by City Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Commission has reviewed and approved the proposed fees and charges. The proposed effective date of change is the first day of summer registration, April 18, 2023. 7.g Final Plat - Cardinal Heights Part 1 � 45 Resolution Approving Final Plat of Cardinal Heights Part 1, Iowa City, Iowa. (SUB22-0017) Comment: Staff recommends approval of the final plat subject to approval of the legal papers and construction drawings by the City Attorney's Office and City Engineer. It is anticipated that legal papers and construction drawings will be approved prior to the February 21 City Council meeting. Approval will result in the creation 10 residential lots intended for duplexes and 1 multifamily lot for 4 townhomes and 30 multi-family units located east of Camp Cardinal Blvd and west of Camp Cardinal Road. 7.h Final Plat - Cardinal Heights Part 2 DsS L (p Resolution Approving Final Plat of Cardinal Heights Part 2, Iowa City, Iowa. �--- (SUB22-0017) Comment: Staff recommends approval of the final plat subject to approval of the legal papers and construction drawings by the City Attorney's Office and City Engineer. It is anticipated that legal papers and construction drawings will be approved prior to the February 21 City Council meeting. Approval will result in the creation 12 residential lots intended for duplexes located east of Camp Cardinal Blvd and west of Camp Cardinal Road. February 21, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 4 8. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings 8.a Rohret South Trunk Sanitary Sewer Resolution setting a public hearing on March 7, 2023 on project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Rohret South Trunk Sanitary Sewer 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. Comment: This project includes: a new 30" trunk sanitary sewer main (from Burry Drive to the west side of US Highway 218), sanitary sewer manholes, connections of local sanitary sewer pipes, sanitary sewer service reconnection, water main valves, street pavement, driveways, seeding/sodding, and sidewalk. The estimated construction cost is $3,475,000 and will be funded by the wastewater fund. 8.b Willow Creek Trail Replacement :)3 Resolution setting a public hearing on March 7, 2023 on project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Willow Creek Trail Replacement 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. Comment: This project includes the replacement of approximately 0.9 miles of the Willow Creek Trail from Benton Street to Willow Creek Drive, including a spur of the trail connecting to Aber Ave and several connecting sidewalks and curb ramps. The estimated construction cost is $720,500 which is available in the Willow Creek Trail Replacement Project account #R4387. 8.c Sale of 2021 Taylor Drive Resolution setting a public hearing for March 7, 2023, on a proposal to convey a single-family home located at 2021 Taylor Drive. Comment: As part of the South District Program, the City purchased a duplex at 2021-2023 Taylor Drive, rehabilitated it, and converted it to a 2-unit condominium. The City has received an offer to purchase 2021 Taylor Drive for $155,000 from an income-eligible household. The sale will provide affordable owner-occupied housing. End of Consent Calendar Action: bliL ( (-4 1 U Y' ) ( e[:c.c (i to S-e ►�- ST February 21, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 5 9. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)] Individuals will be provided 3 minutes to speak. The Community Comment period will end at 7:00 p.m. unless an extension is needed to meet a minimum 30 minutes of total time allocated for the Community Comment period. The Mayor reserves the right to reduce the 3 minute period based on the number of individuals desiring to speak. Additional comments can be sent to the City Council via council@iowa-city.org or through the City Clerk's Office. 10. Planning & Zoning Matters 10.a Rezoning - N. Dodge St. and N. Scott Blvd. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.87 acres of property located south of the N. Dodge St and N. Scott Blvd. intersection from Commercial jv Office Zone (CO-1) to Community Commercial Zone with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/CC-2) for approximately 2.04 acres and to Low Density Multi Family Residential with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RM-12) for approximately 1.83 acres (REZ22-0016). Comment: On January 18, 2023 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of REZ22-0016 by a vote of 5 -0 (Townsend and Wade absent) subject to conditions related to provisions of a landscape plan approved by the City Forester that shows trees replaced within the Scott Blvd. right-of-way, the dedication of a public access easement over pedestrian facilities adjacent to the Scott Blvd. public right of way that provide connectivity to public sidewalks, installation of a right turn lane along Scott Blvd. subject to approval by the City Engineer, installation of a pedestrian crossing with a refuge island on the southside of Dubuque Rd and Scott Blvd. subject to approval by the City Engineer, and no vehicular access shall be allowed onto N. Dodge St. Approval will allow for the development of commercial uses intended as eating establishments, an 8 unit mixed use building, and 9 attached single family units. 1. Public Hearing Action: C( cc[�„ >t 2. Consider an Ordinance (First Consideration) Action: L1cY-11 -€ n / a.c ) (0 I e uc e_ (fit bC4 IA+ February 21, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 6 11. Regular Formal Agenda 11.a 2023 Park Renovations Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2023 Park Renovations 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. seL Comment: This project includes playground, shelter, and restroom replacements, as Y- `' well as sidewalk and accessibility improvements at Kiwanis, Hunter's Run, Happy Hollow, and Hickory Hill Parks. The estimated construction cost is $865,000 available in the Kiwanis, Hunter's Run, Happy Hollow, and Hickory Hill Park accounts, account#'s R4359, R4375, R4371, and R4365 respectively. 1. Public �Hearing Action: C'(0SC-(. 2. Consider a Resolution Action: )-lari 1 e n/ �.JL�;�� (=) (� I ect-z i. _e_i rvt)SPa vet w.� j 11.b Maximum Property Tax Levy .,� 1 Resolution setting the maximum property tax levy for certain levies for the proposed budget ending June 30, 2024. Comment: Cities are required to hold a public hearing to set a maximum property tax levy for certain levies. 1. Public Hearing Action: C (CS e ct 2. Consider a Resolution Action: I cc (Lc 1d IP (.(4-7 February 21, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 7 11.c Library Parking Ordinance Amending Title 9, Entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 4, Entitled "Parking Regulations," to Return Library Parking to a 20-Minute Limit. (First Consideration) Comment: There are 6 parking spots in the front of the library designated for library parking. Prior to COVID, 5 spaces allowed patrons to park for 20 minutes and 1 space allowed patrons to use the outside drop box for 5 minutes. To facilitate curbside service for library patrons during the pandemic, the City Code was amended to limit parking to 10 minutes in all 6 spaces. Both library staff and patrons recommend returning to the pre-COVID limits. Action: tkr'1 I 11.d Purchase of 500 Manor Dr. ','3 -j Resolution approving a purchase agreement for 500 Manor Drive for flood mitigation. Comment: Staff has negotiated a purchase agreement with the owner of 500 Manor Drive for $276,000 contingent on City Council approval. The property is aG1' located within the 100- year floodplain. Staff proposes the house be demolished and the lot maintained as green space as part of the City's flood mitigation measures. Action: I l.li I ( C1c .2 ri J . s 11.e Assessment Schedule 'j`� D,13 c 7) 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. Comment: The City has the authority under Iowa Code §364.13B to assess the nuisance abatement costs in the same manner as a property tax. This resolution allows the City Clerk to certify to the Johnson County Treasurer the abatement cost to be assessed against the property. This assessment is being pursued only after the City took many steps to resolve the matter. The City notified the owners to abate the nuisance (for example, to remove snow from the sidewalk) and after the owner did not take action to abate the nuisance, the City abated the nuisance and billed the owner. After being billed at least twice, these owners still have not paid the abatement costs. The City has sent a letter to the owner giving them notice that this resolution would be on the agenda, a copy of which is attached to the resolution. No interest will be charged if the owner pays within 30 days of the first required publication. Attached as an exhibit to the resolution is a list of the properties that will be assessed and the amount that will be assessed. Action: I 11c) r1 .S ' �>`'rG� LALe'I0 (:(1st' 14- J �-i_ February 21, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 8 12. Council Committee Appointments 12.a Better Together 2030 Board (1) Comment: Better Together is seeking a representative from the City of Iowa City to serve as a Board Member. It is anticipated the Board will consist of fifteen individuals representing local government, community and economic development organizations and the general community. Meeting frequencies and times will be determined after the board has been formed and by-laws are adopted. The Council may choose an appointment or ask the City Manager to designate a staff representative. � 1 ►��-. r- ( .evc (S w( � INA repA.) �J wl.lil� GAS Action: cul i Y� a'r cu r V\GLJ 13. Council Appointments flY\ A_1 ( , (0 13.a Senior Center Commission cAo(AQ c J Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Karen Page resigned) Action: I YJ- PreSCL mess 2 ►`1 (� 13.b S nior Center Commission � senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, ` S)"fr L upon appointment - December 31, 2024. (Douglas Korty resigned) \ a ' Vtction: App.i- Le. c kit) i /6G^1 1 14. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous 14.a Announcement of Vacancies - Previous Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - April 6, 2026. (Ann Rhodes resigned) Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Airport Zoning Commission (Iowa City Representative) - One vacancy to fill a six-year term, January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2027 (Term expired for Christine Ogren). Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St.) - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Cole Eckhardt Resigned) Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill a three- year term, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 (formerly advertised as unexpired term - Lyndi Kiple resigned). February 21, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 9 Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn Ave.) - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Kevin Larson resigned) Vacancies will remain open until filled. 15. City Council Information -e Ore-A-- 16. Report on Items from City Staff . City Manager's Office . City Attorney . City Clerk 17. Adjourn 404 Or- ( 3-e rc GL 6/ A_Te, tkk" 3( pr) •February 21, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 10