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August 15, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 1
Public Comment for items on the agenda:
Council cannot engage in discussion or debate until the appropriate time for Council discussion.
However, once the commenter has left the podium, Council may ask staff to respond to a concern
or question posed by the public, or to follow up with the speaker.
1. Call to Order
2. Consent Calendar- Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk)
2.a Special Formal Summary of Minutes: August 1
2.b Work Session Minutes: August 1
2.c Formal Summary of Minutes: August 1
3. Consent Calendar- Receive and File Minutes
3.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: June 1
3.b Airport Commission: June 8
3.c Civil Service Commission: July 28
3.d Climate Action Commission: July 10
3.e Community Police Review Board: July 11 [See Recommendation]
3.f Historic Preservation Commission: June 8
3.g Library Board of Trustees: June 22
3.h Planning & Zoning Commission: July 19 [See Recommendation]
3.i Public Art Advisory Committee: July 6
3.j Senior Center Commission: May 18
4. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the City Clerk)
4.a New Outdoor Service Area
1. Outdoor Service Area for Weekes-Van Eck Post # 3949 Veterans Of
Foreign Wars, dba Weekes-Van Eck Post # 3949 Veterans Of Foreign
Wars, 609 Highway 6 E.
4.b Liquor License - New
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Josh & Bryan Inc., dba
Dublin Underground, 5 1/2 S. Dubuque St.
4.c Liquor License - Renewal
1. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Jimmy Jack's Inc., dba
Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.
2. Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy Jack's Inc., dba Jimmy Jack's Rib
Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.
3. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Iowa 76 LLC, dba Liquor Downtown,
315 S. Gilbert St.
4. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Silver Asklof LLC, dba
nodo Downtown, 5 S. Dubuque St.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for La Wine Bar & Restaurant Inc., dba
La Wine Bar & Restaurant, 180 E. Burlington St.
6. Outdoor Service Area for La Wine Bar & Restaurant Inc., dba La Wine Bar
& Restaurant, 180 E. Burlington St.
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7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Maid-Rite Inc., dba Burger
Haul, 112 E. College St.
8. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Alberhasky, David L., dba Dave's
Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market St.
9. Class C Retail Alcohol License for La Familia Ortiz, Inc., dba Taco
Loco Mexican Bar & Grill, 1755 Boyrum St.
10. Outdoor Service Area for La Familia Ortiz, Inc., dba Taco Loco Mexican
Bar & Grill, 1755 Boyrum St.
11. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Hall PL Ventures Corp, dba Airliner
Bar, 22 S. Clinton St.
12. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Bradford Allen Hospitality
Investments LLC, dba Hyatt Place Iowa City, 255 E. Court St.
13. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for The Englert Civic Theatre,
Inc., dba The Englert Civic Theatre, Inc., 221 E. Washington St.
14. Class B Retail Alcohol License for ND Express, Inc., dba North
Dodge Express, 2790 N. Dodge St.
15. Class B Retail Alcohol License for Casey's Marketing Company, dba
Casey's General Store #2761, 204 N. Dubuque St.
5. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
5.a Bus Repair Services
Resolution Authorizing the Procurement of Bus Repair Services Under the
Bus Repair Services Contract.
Comment: The City's Transit Division established a contract for Bus Repair
Services with Cummins Inc. for $70,000.00 in 2021. The repair costs in fiscal year
2023 have now exceeded the $150,000.00 spending authority of the City
Manager, and so requires Council approval. The Resolution provides the City
Manager the authority to execute subsequent renewals and/or amendments as are
reasonable and appropriate.
5.b CDBG ADA Curb Ramp 2023
Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to
_ attest a contract for construction of the CDBG ADA Curb Ramp 2023 Project.
Comment: Bids for this project were received on Thursday, August 3, 2023 and
the following bid was received:
Feldman Concrete Dyersville, IA L$ 137 408.00
Boomerang Corp. Anamosa, IA $ 137,960.00
Midwest Concrete Peosta, IA $ 158,440.83
LL Pelling Company North Liberty, IA $ 221,711.95
Engineer's Estimate $ 140,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend awarding the contract to Feldman
Concrete of Dyersville, Iowa. Funding is available through Account #S3822 — Curb
Ramp — ADA Fund.
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5.c Walden Hills - Part Two Storm Sewer
Resolution accepting the work for the storm sewer public improvements for
2-3 Walden Hills — Part Two, and declaring public improvements open for public
access and use.
Comment: This item will accept the storm sewer public improvements for Walden
Hills — Part Two, generally located north of Shannon Drive and south of West
High School. No other public improvements were required for this subdivision.
5.d Carson Lake Park
�3a 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
Shive-Hattery to provide engineering consultant services for the Study portion of
the Carson Lake Park Project.
Comment: This resolution will approve an agreement with Shive-Hattery for
engineering services to conduct a feasibility study and begin the coordination
process between City, State, and Federal jurisdictions for the Carson Lake Park
Project. The project generally includes the construction of a lake (currently
referred to as Carson Lake) that is part of the Southwest Planning District in which
the lake would serve both stormwater management and recreational uses. The
negotiated fee is $82,400 and funds are available in Account #R4403 - Carson
Lake Park Project.
6. Consent Calendar- Setting Public Hearings
6.a 2023 City of Iowa City Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair Structural
a3 Resolution setting a public hearing on September 5, 2023 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the 2023 City of Iowa City Parking
Garages Maintenance and Repair Structural 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: The project generally includes structural repair and protection
improvements at the Dubuque Street and Tower Place Parking Ramps. The
estimated cost for this project is $125,000 and will be funded Parking
Facility Restoration Repair account #T3004.
6.b 2023 City of Iowa City Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair Mechanical
Resolution setting a public hearing on September 5, 2023 on project manual and
- D.30 estimate of cost for the construction of the 2023 City of Iowa City Parking Garages
Maintenance and Repair Mechanical 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: The project generally includes stair tower HVAC improvements and
associated electrical equipment at the Tower Place, Chauncey Swan, and Court
Street parking ramps and Infrared scanning of electrical equipment at the
Harrison Street parking ramp. The estimated cost for this project is $145,000 and
will be funded Parking Facility Restoration Repair account #T3004.
August 15, 2023 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 4
6.c Gilbert Street Bridge Replacement
Resolution setting a public hearing on September 5, 2023 on project manual and
33- 2 3 . estimate of cost for the construction of the Gilbert Street Bridge 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 generally includes the replacement of the Gilbert Street
bridge over Ralston Creek, sidewalk, streambank stabilization, storm sewer
and water main improvements and other aesthetic improvements. The
estimated construction cost is $4,3 9AA $3,200.00 and funds are available in
account #S3956 — Gilbert Street Bridge Replacement.
7. Consent Calendar- Correspondence
7.a Establish a "No Parking Here to Corner" parking prohibition on Dover Street at the
intersection with Wayne Avenue
7.b Competitive Quotation Memo
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8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
Public comment is intended so that members of the public may be heard by Council. Because
Community Comment is for items not properly noticed on the agenda, Council cannot engage
in discussion or debate due to open meetings laws.
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.
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wir®N% City Council Supplemental Meeting Packet
CITY OF IOWA CITY August 14, 2023
Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and 4:00pm on Monday.
Late Handout(s):
6. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
Item 6.c Gilbert Street Bridge Replacement - See revised comment and Council
Action Report
Comment: This project generally includes the replacement of the Gilbert Street
bridge over Ralston Creek, sidewalk, streambank stabilization, storm sewer and water
main improvements and other aesthetic improvements. The estimated construction
cost is $4,°y �50ov $3,200,000 and funds are available in account#S3956 — Gilbert
Street Bridge Replacement
August 14, 2023 City of Iowa City
9. Planning & Zoning Matters
9.a Rezoning - 614, 622, and 630 Orchard Court
Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.63 acres of land located at
614, 622, and 630 Orchard Court from Low Density Single-Family Residential
with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RS-5) to Riverfront Crossing —Orchard (RFC-0). (REZ23-0004)
Comment: On July 19, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of REZ23-0004 by a vote of 5-0 subject to conditions
related to construction of sidewalks, traffic signalization of the Orchard St. and W.
Benton Street intersection, and reconstruction of Orchard St. north of W. Benton
St. Approval would allow the redevelopment of the area in conformance with the
Riverfront Crossings form-based code. Correspondence included in Council
packet.
1. Public Hearing
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10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.a 2023 Equipment Shop Roof Replacement
Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of
a3 - s3 the 2023 Equipment Shop Roof 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.
Se-e Comment: The project involves replacing the roof that was damaged during a
high wind event on March 31, 2023. The estimated cost of construction is
I ' $560,000 and funds are available in the Equipment Building Roof Replacement
account #P3990 and to be determined insurance proceeds.
1. Public Hearing
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2. Consider a Resolution
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10.b Sturgis Ferry Park Improvements and Southside Recycling Center
Cr ) - 33 Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of
_ the Sturgis Ferry Park Improvements and Southside Recycling Center 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.
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Comment: The project generally includes the construction of new park amenities,
e)( including a park pavilion, paved access and parking lot, and recycling facilities at
Sturgis Ferry Park. The estimated project cost is $790,000 and will be funded by
General Obligation Bonds and the General Fund.
1. Public Hearing
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2. Consider a Resolution
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10.c Wastewater Roof Improvements
—�3 Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of
the Wastewater Roof Improvements 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.
S Comment: This project will assist the Wastewater Division with maximizing the life of
,�-�'w the roofing systems on all buildings at the Wastewater Treatment Facility and
e`-'` ' ' stormwater and sanitary lift stations throughout the city. The estimated cost of
construction is $335,000 and funds are available in the WWTP Roof Replacements
account #V3170.
1. Public Hearing
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2. Consider a Resolution
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10.d Code amendment to extend the time a site plan remains valid.
Ordinance amending Title 18, entitled "Site Plan Review," Chapter 2, entitled
"Procedures and Submittal Requirements," to extend the time a site plan
remains valid. (First Consideration)
C� Comment: This amendment allows additional time before an approved site plan
expires. Currently, if a building permit is not issued within one year of an approved
site plan, the applicant must reapply. The amendment extends the time a site plan
is valid from one year to three years. After three years, the applicant must reapply
and would be subject to any development standard(s) adopted since the original
site plan approval.
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10.e Setting Fines for Criminal Disorderly House Violations
Ordinance amending Title 8, Entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 5, Entitled
"Miscellaneous Offenses," to specify the criminal penalty for disorderly house
Se violations. (Second Consideration)
Ct Comment: Comment: This proposed ordinance amendment changes the criminal
penalty for a simple misdemeanor ordinance violation of disorderly house from an
unscheduled fine to a scheduled fine. Scheduling the fine will require an unsecured
appearance bond be provided by the defendant, so that if the defendant fails to
appear for trial, judgment may be entered on the bond. The matter can then be
concluded on the the date set for trial instead of having a warrant issued and trial
reset. The fine will increase for the first, second, and third offense.
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10.f Adding New Fee for Electric Vehicle Charging
Ordinance Amending Title 3, Finances, Taxation and Fees, Chapter 4, Schedule
of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties, Section 8, Parking to add a
S . new fee for electric vehicle charging. (Second Consideration)
e Comment: This ordinance would add a new fee of$.16 per kilowatt hour for electric
vehicle charging in public parking facilities. It is intended to reimburse the City for
the cost of providing the electric vehicle charging, which includes the cost of
electricity, the cost of the platform to facilitate the charging session and the state's
excise tax on electric fuel. /
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10.g HOME-ARP Amendment #2 to FY21 Annual Action Plan
Resolution approving Substantial Amendment #2 to Iowa City's FY21
2 3 Annual Action Plan.
Comment: A substantial amendment is proposed to the City's FY21 Annual Action
Sep' Plan to update the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan with modifications as advised by
--'Ct., the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. There are no changes
proposed to the funding recommendations approved at the August 16, 2022
meeting. A public comment period began on July 29, 2023 and ends on August
15, 2023. The revised HOME-ARP Allocation Plan is attached to the resolution.
Action: I k c i i'Yta s l be r 7/0
11. Announcement of Vacancies - New
11.a Announcement of Vacancies - New
Climate Action Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2025. (Elizabeth Fitzsimmons
resigned). Correspondence included in Council packet. n
Action: ACCP )vY S"Do y-)r-�1 ✓l< — 1\1A-e I (C, t✓11 In
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12. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
12.a Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
Community Police Review Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2026. (Stuart Vander Vegte resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 29, 2023.
Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2025 (Jennifer Haylett resigned).
Parks & Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2023 (Doloris Mixon resigned).
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 12, 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
14. Report on Items from City Staff
. City Manager's Office
. City Attorney
. City Clerk
15. Adjourn
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