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Home My WebLink About2023-03-07 AgendaSubject 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. �� I ►'� � � .�� s �� t � Iowa City LXl 2c j rl1C- City Council - Formal Agenda � L r 1 Regular Formal Meeting ..:._ C��s� March 7, 2023 - 6:00 PM-�=•� �Y1,lL � I Emma J. Harvat Hall CITY Of IOWA CITY D(c 410 E. Washington St. �,�_�,�,��;` r-� 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://citychannel4.com/live • https://www.youtube.com/user/citychannel4/live • https://facebook.com/CitvoflowaCity 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:Hus06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cfjv1drbRPOenK_F8Fk9Jg Meeting ID: 851 6804 3456 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. March 7, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 1 Call to Order 2. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk) 2.a Work Session Minutes: February 21 2.b Formal Summary of Minutes: February 21 3. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes 3.a Airport Commission: January 19 3.b Civil Service Commission: February 24 3.c Climate Action Commission: January 9 3.d Housing and Community Development Commission: January 19 [See Recommendations] 3.e Human Rights Commission: January 24 3.f Library Board of Trustees: January 26 4. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the City Clerk) 4.a Liquor License - Renewal 1. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Hawkeye Star 1 Inc., dba Kirkwood Liquor and Tobacco, 300 Kirkwood Ave. 2. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba Kwik Spirits #537, 923 S. Riverside Dr. 4.b New Cigarette Permit �l 1. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit to Casey's General Stores, Inc., -C dba Casey's #4369, 206 E. Benton St. 2. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit to Casey's General Stores, Inc., dba Casey's #4367, 2410 Mormon Trek Blvd. 3. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit to Casey's General Stores, Inc., dba Goodstop By Casey's #4366, 525 Highway 1 W. 4. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit to Mini Paradise, dba Mini Paradise, 341 S. Linn St. 5. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit to Crown Liquor, LLC, dba Crown Liquor & Smoke, 19 Hwy 1 W. 5. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions 5.a Cemetery Fees Resolution establishing a schedule of rates and charges for Oakland Cemetery and rescinding Resolution No. 16-53. Comment: The Iowa City Code provides rates and charges for services and burial spaces for Oakland Cemetery shall be established by Council resolution. Council last adopted a full schedule of rates and charges in 2016 although some changes have since been adopted as part of the Council resolution approving the Parks and Rec fee schedule. March 7, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 2 5.b Rochester Avenue Electrical Conversion ZResolution accepting the work for the Rochester Avenue Electrical Conversion Project. Comment: The project has been completed by Price Electric of Robins, 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: $ 45,000.00 • Project Bid Received: $ 73,400.00 • Project Actual Cost: $ 73,400.00 5.c Iowa City Senior Center Exterior Building Envelope Preservation, Restoration and Rehabilitation 7 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 The Franks Design Group, PC to provide engineering consultant services for the Iowa City Senior Center Exterior Building Envelope Preservation, Restoration and Rehabilitation Project. Comment: This agenda item authorizes an agreement to provide consultant services for the Iowa City Senior Center Exterior Building Envelope Preservation, Restoration and Rehabilitation Project. The total cost of the services is $294,370 and funds are available in the Senior Center Facility Exterior Improvements account #K1001. 5.d Procurement - Aerial Bucket Truck Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) new aerial bucket truck. Comment: This Resolution will approve the procurement of one (1) new Versalift aerial bucket truck for Forestry Operations. Sourcewell cooperative contract 110421-TIM will be utilized for this procurement. Total purchase price is $179,774.00 which exceeds the $150,000.00 spending authority of the City Manager, and so requires Council approval. March 7, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 3 5.e J Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the J Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project. Comment: Bids for this project were received on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 and the following bids were received: Dave Schmitt Construction Co All American Concrete Maxwell Construction Tschiggfrie Excavating Engineer's Estimate Cedar Rapids, IA West Liberty, IA Iowa City, IA Dubuque, IA $ 541,552.00 $ 544, 345.50 $ 598,506.00 Non -Responsive Bid $ 550,000.00 Public Works and Engineering recommend awarding the project to Dave Schmitt Construction Co. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Iowa. Funding is available through Account #V3101 — Annual Sewer Main Replacement. 6. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings 6.a Setting Bond Public Hearing - $7,610,000 General Obligation Bonds 3 Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $ 7,610,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa (for essential corporate purposes) and providing for publication of notice thereof. Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for 6:00 pm on March 21, 2023 to receive public comment regarding issuance of up to $ 7,610,000 General Obligation Bonds and authorizes the City Clerk to publish notice of hearing. 6.b Setting Bond Public Hearing - $700,000 General Obligation Bonds 23 = (y ( Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa (for general corporate purposes) and providing for publication of notice thereof. Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for 6:00 pm on March 21, 2023 to receive public comment regarding issuance of up to $ 700,000 General Obligation Bonds and authorizes the City Clerk to publish notice of hearing. 6.c Setting Bond Public Hearing - $700,000 General Obligation Bonds 2 _ Z Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa (for general corporate purposes) and providing for publication of notice thereof. Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for 6:00 pm on March 21, 2023 to receive public comment regarding issuance of up to $ 700,000 General Obligation Bonds and authorizes the City Clerk to publish notice of hearing. March 7, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 4 6.d Setting Bond Public Hearing - $700,000 General Obligation Bonds 2-3 - (4 j Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to --'- exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa (for general corporate purposes) and providing for publication of notice thereof. Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for 6:00 pm on March 21, 2023 to receive public comment regarding issuance of up to $ 700,000 General Obligation Bonds and authorizes the City Clerk to publish notice of hearing. 6.e Mercer Park Aquatic Center & Scanlon Gym Exterior Accessibility and Lighting Improvements Resolution setting a public hearing on March 21, 2023 on project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Mercer Park Aquatic Center & Scanlon Gym Exterior Accessibility and Lighting Improvements 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 agenda item begins the bidding process for the construction of the Mercer Park Aquatic Center & Scanlon Gym Exterior Accessibility and Lighting Improvements Project. The project involves exterior accessibility and lighting improvements along the main entrance of the facility. The estimated cost of construction is $305,000 and funds are available in the Recreation Center Improvements accounts #R4351 and #R4330. End of Consent Calendar Action: — ,: �� I V�G v1� C<S C%<.�S 7. 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. March 7, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 5 8. Planning & Zoning Matters 8.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 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). (Second Consideration) 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. Staff is requesting expedited action. l� ; M Action: a ncS i clC f all 6yi _ A � It (- � �, JLt V�t� l , � O 9. Regular Formal Agenda 9.a Sale of 2021 Taylor Drive Resolution authorizing conveyance of 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. J 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 �f- housing. 1. Public Hearing A Action: l U <�.e -c-L 2. Consider a Resolution Action: r l U kx V+ M"N March 7, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 6 9.b Rohret South Trunk Sanitary Sewer 23 Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Rohret South Trunk Sanitary Sewer 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. r Comment: This project includes: a new 30" trunk sanitary sewer main (from Burry e 7" 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. 1. Public Hearing pp Action: C-ccs'C C.�l 2. Consider a Resolution aV Action: C` r' ' i.k�� )C )UI (p[0 9.c Willow Creek Trail Replacement Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Willow Creek Trail Replacement 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. 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. 1. Public Hearing Action: 2. Consider a Resolution Action: � ►'1 y— 1 rn.aS C� P March 7, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 7 9.d Library Parking Z9 --L�q -7 Ordinance Amending Title 9, Entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 4, Entitled "Parking Regulations," to Return Library Parking to a 20-Minute Limit. (Second 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. Staff is requesting expedited action. LiL �.1 ; Q)-1 G YC S CL C ✓lI c,` CL� ActionC)ftR- T - )Lki► lk 1-% ,r' n i l t u-" c,S C, IDS C r 9.e Ukraine Resolution Resolution in continued support of Ukrainian sovereignty, one year following the illegal and immoral invasion of Ukraine by the Russian military; calling for the immediate withdrawal of Russian forces and for peace in Ukrainian e� sovereign territory. .ey-�y 0- Comment: This resolution was drafted by Councilor Dunn in consultation with members of the City Council and expresses continued and clear support for Ukraine and its leaders one year following the illegal invasion and annexation of Ukraine and its people. Action: t�t6YYAc(s c 01* -e 10. Council Appointments 10.a Airport Zoning Commission (Iowa City Representative) J et� 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) Action: ) 11. Announcement of Vacancies - New 11.a Announcement of Vacancies - New Parks & Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2024. (Christopher Odinet resigned) Correspondence included in Council packet. Applications must be rec ived by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 11, 2023. cprf Action: I� (' f_t (9 March 7, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 8 12. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous 12.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. 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). 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. 13. City Council Information — -e- Y 14. Report on Items from City Staff . City Manager's Office . City Attorney . City Clerk — 15. Adjourn _ March 7, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 9 go "t�on��ll City Council Supplemental Meeting Packet CITY OF IOWA CITY March 7, 2023 Information submitted between distribution of the supplemental packet on Monday and 3:00pm on Tuesday. Late Handout(s): _ Item 9.b Rohret South Trunk Sanitary Sewer- See correspondence from Kyle Vogel ~� March 7,2023 City of Iowa City 1