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Home My WebLink About2006-08-22 Agenda Subject to change as finalized by the City Cleric For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. ITEM 1. ITEM 2. Iowa City City Council Agenda Special Formal August 22, 2006 - 7:00 p.m. City Hall - Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street ~ ~ I ~ 1 ~~~~llt -.;;., ..!!!.!...~ --- CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org CALL TO ORDER. ROLL CALL. i~ ~ CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED. a) Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. 1. July 31, Special Council Formal Official and Complete 2. July 31, Special Council Work Session 3. August 1, Special Council Formal Official and Complete b) Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions recommendations contained in minutes become effective only separate Council action). (any upon 1. Planning and Zoning Commission: July 20, 2006 2. Public Art Advisory Committee: July 6, 2006 3. Public Library: June 22, 2006 4. Civil Service Commission: August 3, 2006 5. Historic Preservation Commission: June 22, 2006 6. Parks and Recreation Commission: July 19, 2006 7. Parks and Recreation Commission: June 14, 2006 8. Police Citizens Review Board: July 11, 2006 9. Airport Commission: July 13, 2006 10. Airport Commission: July 27,2006 11. Youth Advisory Commission: June 14, 2006 12. Board of Adjustment: July 12, 2006 13. Housing and Community Development Commission: July 20, 2006 14. Senior Center Commission: June 20, 2006 August 22, 2006 City of Iowa City Page 2 c) Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ob - ~t;~ 10. ob - JSq 11. 12. Class C Beer Permit for Parth Mini Mart, Inc., dba Parth Mini Mart, 2153 ACT Circle. Class C Beer Permit for L&M Mighty Shop, Inc., dba L&M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington St. Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, Inc., dba George's Buffet, 312 E. Market SI. Class E Liquor License for Aajaxxx Liquor Store, Inc. dba Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St. Class C Liquor License for Spo Co, Inc., dba Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque SI. Class C Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society dba New Pioneer Co-Op Fresh Food Market, 22 S. Van Buren SI. Class C Liquor License for Hall Place Ventures, Corp., dba Airliner Bar, 22 S. Clinton St. Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Food & Spirits, Inc., dba Restaurant Verde, 509 S. Gilbert SI. Class C Liquor License for Cream, LLC, dba Union Bar, 121 E. College St. Resolution to issue Dance Permit to Cream, LLC, dba Union Bar, 121 E. College SI. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit. Class B Wine Permit for Prairie Table, Inc., dba Prairie Table, 223 E. Washington St. d) CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,336,396.53 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 1 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006, 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. August 22, 2006 City ofIowa City Page 3 e) Setting a Public Hearing. Ob- .;l.po 1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 938 LONGFELLOW PLACE. Comment: The Iowa City Housing Authority, under its Affordable Dream Home Program, proposes to sell 938 Longfellow Place. The amount of the sale will be $147,000. The buyer grew up locally, recently received her degree and decided to remain in Iowa City. The family is not currently assisted through the Housing Authority, but meets income eligibility criteria. The buyer will be contributing $25,250 in personal and family funds for the down payment and has received a written commitment for a mortgage from a local bank in the amount of $80,000. The City will provide a second mortgage for $36,750 and the buyer has applied for a third mortgage in DAP funds for the remaining $5,000. This sale will provide the opportunity for a low-income family to obtain ownership of their own home. f) Resolutions. ob-dlpl 1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS AND COVENANTS ON AIRPORT PROPERTY RELEASED FOR THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD EXTENSION Comment: The City is currently extending Mormon Trek Boulevard across the southern edge of the Iowa City Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration has released a parcel of airport property containing approximately 9.47 acres to allow said extension of Mormon Trek Boulevard, on certain terms and conditions set forth in the release attached hereto. The terms and conditions of the Federal Administration's release need to be imposed as a restrictive covenant on the land. This resolution approves and authorizes the execution of a Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. August 22, 2006 0(., - d.(U... 0,," - d.b3 0(, - d.lo+ tl.b- .a.bS 2. 3. 4. City of Iowa City Page 4 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND FARMERS AND MERCHANTS SAVINGS BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PERSONAL BUSINESS PROPERTY LOCATED AT 345 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA WITHIN THE BUSINESS OF GROUNDS FOR DESSERT COFFEEHOUSE. Comment: This Resolution subordinates the City's landlord liens on the business property of Grounds For Dessert Coffeehouse (GFDC) to Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank, which is loaning GFDC the money to purchase the property in question, as well as their startup capital. The loan is contingent on the City's agreement to the subordination. It is in the City's interest to see GFDC, as our tenant, receive the loan and succeed in their business. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1528 CROSBY LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: On August 28, 2003, the owners of 1528 Crosby Lane executed a Second Mortgage in the amount of $16,500 to secure a loan from the City for said amount as part of the Tenant to Ownership Program. The loan was fully paid on August 1, 2006. It is now the City's responsibility to release this lien. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 713 10th AVENUE, CORALVILLE, IOWA AND 2001-2003 8TH STREET, CORALVILLE, IOWA. Comment: The owner of the properties located at 713 10th Avenue, Coralville and 2001-2003 8th Street, Coralville received assistance through the City of Iowa City's Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Fund. The terms have been satisfied; thus the liens need to be released. 5. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR JJR DAVIS SECOND ADDITION AND JJR DAVIS THIRD ADDITION, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. Comment: See Engineer's Report. August 22, 2006 City of Iowa City Page 5 o b - .:l("4> 6. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, CERTAIN SIDEWALK, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR GENERAL QUARTERS, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. Comment: See Engineer's Report. 0" - :J./o 7 7. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR CARDINAL RIDGE - PART ONE AND CARDINAL RIDGE - PART TWO, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. Comment: See Engineer's Report. g) Correspondence. 1. Acting Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of additional BUS STOP signs to reflect changes in transit routes. 2. Acting Traffic Engineering Planner: Removal of Handicap Parking at 813 Ronalds Street. Reinstate NO PARKING MON-WED-FRI 8-5 parking. 3. Acting Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the west side of Brentwood Drive between Anna Street and York Place 4. Acting Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS signs on the north side of York Place between Broadmoor Lane and Brentwood Drive 5. Christine Mullen: Homeless Overflow [staff response included] 6. Russell Haught: Affordable Housing 7. Brad Mowrey: Wal-Mart 8. Tim Bernemann: Foster Road-Dubuque St. intersection renovation [staff response included] 9. Dennis Saeugling: MidAmerican Energy 10. Catherine Moore: Proposal for developers to include low & moderate housing in all their developments 11. Randy Ferguson: Traffic Light Safety 12. Robin Butler: Locked gate at soccer fields [staff response included] 13. Mike Andreski: Inclusionary Zoning [staff response included] 14. Nate Steele: Hazardous Waste Drop-off [staff response included] 15. Gordon Feenstra: Iowa River Corridor Trail 16. Marjorie Decker: Cambridge City Council Sister City - San Jose Las Flores in EI Salvador 17. Bill Burger: Forevergreen Road August 22, 2006 City ofIowa City Page 6 ITEM 3. 18. Bill Burch: Outstanding service from the Streets Department 19. Daniel LoTempio; M~diacom ~~ END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. k /L~~r.l /~_--.t-~./ /?/J /.MJL/__~6'(/ A?L.~/-:y COMMU~MMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM] rv Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information" item. ~/ 'rA..? ITEM 4. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. a) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 5 ON A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY AMENDING THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE DESIGN PLAN TO CONSIDER CENTRAL BUSINESS (CB-10) ZONING SOUTH OF BURLINGTON STREET. Comment: II is anticipated that the Planning and Zoning Commission will make a recommendation regarding this amendment at their August 17 meeting. Staff recommended approval in a report dated August 17. Approval will allow consideration of CB-10 zoning in addition to CB-5 zoning in the downtown extension district of the Near Southside Design Plan. The downtown extension district is generally located between Burlington Street and Court Street and Gilbert Street and Madison Street. Action: Pw~h?J I (I~~~~ b) .?$ ~.eaJ CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 5 ON AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING 1.12 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 314 & 328 SOUTH CLINTON STREET FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB-5) ZONE TO CENTRAL BUSINESS (CB-10) ZONE. (REZ06-00015) Comment: It is anticipated that the Planning and Zoning Commission will make a recommendation regarding this rezoning at their August 17 meeting. Staff recommended approval in a report dated August 17 subject to a Conditional Zoning Agreement addressing requirements for a mix of residential and commercial uses, parking, building bulk and building setback from Burlington Street. Approval will allow development of Hieronymus Square, a 13- story, mixed-use commercial and residential building. Action: tJdAdf'~ I /~;~1 /7?7.e' bq~./ I ~ 1 ~~::._~... ~~~;!:~ -..;;;:...... "IIIII~ ~~ CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public FROM: City Clerk RE: Addition/Revision to August 22, agenda CONSENT CALENDAR (Correspondence) ITEM 2g(19) (20) (Revised) Daniel Lo Tempio: Mediacom [staff response included] (Addition) Shams Ghoneim: Thank You from J.C. Consultation of Religious Communities ****** August 22, 2006 City of Iowa City Page 7 c) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 5 ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE EASTIWEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 102. (V AC06-00005) Comment: It is anticipated that the Planning and Zoning Commission will make a recommendation regarding this rezoning at their August 17 meeting. Staff recommended approval in a report dated August 17. Approval will allow the vacation of this alley and its relocation within the block to accommodate the development of Hieronymus Square. Action: (A~/t/~L-7~ g//~ d) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 5 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING 9.53-ACRES OF LAND LOCATED EAST OF SOUTH GILBERT STREET AND WEST OF SANDUSKY DRIVE FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS) ZONE TO LOW-DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-5), (REZ06-00010) Comment: At its August 3 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. In a report dated July 20, Staff recommended approval of the application. Approval will allow this property to be subdivided into 2 residential lots. Action: U/2AJ~J.Iw~ / ~~ /7L!f'/ dd"'..} August 22, 2006 City of Iowa City Page 8 e) CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 2.83 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4435/4455 MELROSE AVENUE FROM NEIGHBORHOOD PUBL.IC (P-1) ZONE TO NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC / LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (P-1/RM-12) ZONE. (REZ06- 00001 ) Comment: At its July 6 meeting, by a vote of 4-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning, subject to a conditional zoning agreement establishing the location of street access along Melrose Avenue and landscape buffering from State Highway 218. Staff recommended approval in reports dated March 2 and June 30. Approval will allow development of 18 privately-owned, multi-family dwelling units on property owned by Johnson County. (Melrose Ridge - Johnson County Permanent Supportive Housing LP) C .. _~[:4t:rJ99AS8 feEt1:leatlll~ v^t"5Jlu~d ill' li II;" L~8a. 1. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED FROM 8/1) Action: t1FJ J;~~'~A~~ CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION) (DEFERRED FROM8/1). ~~ ~ A"'" s'~;:yi~r'".;:5 5~ %-::;~ !J, 2. ob - '!--:J.a.. ~ f) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING 2.32-ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 2401 SCOTT BOULEVARD FROM GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (1-1) TO NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC/INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (P-1/CI1) (REZ06- 0016). (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: At its July 6 meeting, by a vote of 4-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. Staff recommended approval in a report dated July 6. Approval will allow this publicly owned property to be leased to private entities for development of intensive commercial uses in conjunction with the East Side Recycling Center. Action: ~q;%~ aYJ n{ Ci?4# ~ % 1/4 . /7 <1 '? .#~ f"tf!"a~ -yo August 22, 2006 00- 'f~~1 ITEM 5. 010- db~ c::>b - a.b~ City of Iowa City Page 9 g) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, SUBSECTION 4E-8C, NONCONFORMING SIGNS, TO ALLOW FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF A NONCONFORMING SIGN BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: At its July 6 meeting, by a vote of 4-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this amendment. Staff recommended approval in a report dated June 29. Approval will allow reconstruction of nonconforming signs damaged or destroyed by fire or natural disaster by special exception in cases where the sign is generally recognized and associated with a longstanding business or institution and makes a significant artistic, cultural, or nostalgic contribution to the community or neighborhood. tV::::; J ~ 044/1 rP 'AI ~ 7Y ' 1/d4~././"'~~ ~f:!J Action: ~~~ INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO fAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,400,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2006C. Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to $3,400,000 General Obligation Refunding Capital Loan Notes. Note proceeds will be used to pay costs of refunding the 1997 General Obligation Bonds. Refunding the 1997 issue should save the City approximately $85,000 due to current lower interest rates. This resolution authorizes staff to proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the notes, and to take all action necessary to permit the sale of said notes on a basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action: no ffl-1U- ~ ;.- A d~ b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: r!~~/&7LJ c) M-/h./~ Yo RESOLUTION DIRECTING SALE OF $3,400,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2006C. Comment: Bids were received on August 22, 2006 for the sale of $3,400,000 General Obligation Refunding Capital Loan Notes. This resolution ratifies and confirms the actions of the City Clerk and Finance Director in the determination of the most favorable bid. Action: CAA~tj:3~ &.". V''''r ~ August 22, 2006 ITEM 6. oQ - .J.'lCl ITEM 7. 0(,- ::1.1/ ITEMS. City of Iowa City Page 10 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1997A, OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, DATED NOVEMBER 1,1997, AND DIRECTING NOTICE BE GIVEN. Comment: This resolution authorizes the City to refund the 1997 General Obligation Bonds, currently $3,300,000 outstanding. Action: ~/t/~ /~,..<~~ 7,m r I' INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $10,000,000 SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SUBORDINATE SERIES 2006. Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to $10,000,000 Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds. Bond proceeds will be used to pay costs of refunding the 1996 Sewer Revenue Bonds. Refunding the 1996 issue should save the City approximately $580,000 due to current lower interest rates. This resolution authorizes staff to proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the bonds, and to take all action necessary to permit the sale of said bonds on a basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council. a) PUBLIC HEARING b) -1i(? pY;~1~J CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: Action: (! Ll1~;~,)/ .f?u,~'??"'1) /~ 7h / CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, ENTITLED "FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION," CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED "FIRE CODE" BY AMENDING SECTION 4 TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR OVERCROWDING. (FIRST CONSIDERATION) Comment: The Fire Department will enforce the overcrowding provisions in the International Fire Code, as adopted by the City, and requests the penalties for said violations be increased to a level more commensurate with the life-safety danger and risks associated with overcrowding. Staff memorandum included in Council packet. AoliO~~;;rL~ 0':;:: /f::;:t:;d-b.~ lb ~ August 22, 2006 ITEM 9. ITEM 10. ITEM 11. City of Iowa City Page 11 CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "RULES OF THE ROAD," SECTION 6, ENTITLED "SPEED RESTRICTIONS," SUBSECTION B, ENTITLED "EXCEPTIONS," AND SUBSECTION C, ENTITLED "SCHOOL SPEED ZONES," TO ESTABLISH AND AMEND THE SPEED LIMIT ON PORTIONS OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD, NAPLES AVENUE, SYCAMORE STREET AND U.S. HIGHWAY 6. (FIRST CONSIDERATION) Comment: Title 9 of the City Code establishes speed limits for motor vehicles on certain city streets, based on traffic engineering studies. Certain listings in the City Code have been found to be inconsistent with the actual speed limit signs in the field. The Transportation Planning Division recommends clarifications and/or amendments to the City Code to eliminate these inconsistencies on Mormon Trek Boulevard, Naples Avenue, Sycamore Street and U.S. Highway 6. This action does not change any posted speed limits. Action: r:fi~~pi-At ~;,,~) Is-f'e- "'tj c?:/ . 7/0 I CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, ENTITLED "PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "WEED CONTROL" BY AMENDING SECTION 1 TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. (FIRST CONSIDERATION) Comment: This provides that the "weed ordinance" may be enforced throughout the year and not just from May 15 to October 15. I~ e-V 1(;. (/~ CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, ENTITLED "FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES" CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINE AND PENALTIES," TO MAKE THE FINE FOR LITTERING THE SAME AS THE FINE UNDER THE STATE CODE AND AMENDING TITLE 16, ENTITLED "PUBLIC WORKS," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE H, ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE," TO BROADEN THE DEFINITION OF LITTER. (FIRST CONSIDERATION) Action: Pv,~Pt?i I ~-Aj :% - - , Comment: This past spring the Iowa legislature increased the fine for littering on streets and highways from $35.00 to $70.00. The City cannot have a smaller fine for the same offense. Presently the City fine for littering, regardless of where it occurs, is $35.00. This ordinance increases the fine for all littering violations to $70.00. This ordinance also amends the definition of "litter" to make it more inclusive. Presently, it is illegal to deposit garbage on the streets, parks, and other public places only if doing so "unreasonably endangers public health, safety and welfare," and this ordinance deletes that requirement. Action: U~/ ~ /s-re- (/ if ~ {/I I/.J/tf?/~,~ 72:' / August 22, 2006 ITEM 12. 0/0-,),7-3-. ITEM 13. o b- d.7?> ITEM 14. 010 - ~1lf- City ofIowa City Page 12 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) GRANT FOR CONDUCTING A RECONNAISSANCE SURVEY OF THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE AREA TO IDENTIFY PROPERTIES ELIGIBLE FOR THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES; AND AN INTENSIVE SURVEY IN THE MANVILLE HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD TO INVESTIGATE POTENTIAL FOR A HISTORIC DISTRICT. Comment: The Historic Preservation Commission wishes to apply for the 2007 CLG Grant from the State Historical Society of Iowa to identify and evaluate the historic properties in 1) the Manville Heights neighborhood and 2) the Near Southside Area. Property owners of Manville Heights have requested a study of their neighborhood for the potential of establishing a historic district. The Commission wishes to identify the historic resources in the Near Southside area prior to redevelopment of the area. If the City receives the grant, it is required to provide up to $8,000 in cash and/or in-kind services and sU~Plies as a local ma~ch. ~ Action: 1t!!l(~__~,~~ea/j~ % U~/~ aH~ CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2006 TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT PROJECT. Comment: The City of Iowa City must acquire right-of-way, fee tille, permanent easements and/or temporary construction easements to construct the 2006 Traffic Signal Interconnect Project. Acquisition requirements have been identified as railroad crossing agreements with Iowa Interstate Railroad and Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railroad (CRANDIC) along Gilbert Street, south of Bowery Street. This project will connect traffic signals along various arterial streets within Iowa City via fiber optic. Action: ~ J t6/H~4~ -;;/ ~/iP'''t 7 /..? / CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE GILBERT STREET AND PRENTISS/BOWERY STREET INTERSECTION PROJECT. Comment: The City of Iowa City must acquire right-of-way, fee tille, permanent easements and/or temporary construction easements to construct the Gilbert Street and Prentiss/Bowery Street Intersection Project. This project will incorporate left turn lanes at the intersection of Gilbert / Prentiss / Bowery Streets. Action: f/l.A'/>UI;''-''''; / 6Jl VtH1u Ct:lt? I r'~~~Y"" - ~J 7/0 / August 22, 2006 ITEM 15. 010 - a.'7.E. ITEM 16. 010 - d.. 7fo ITEM 17. ob-,d.I''7 City of Iowa City Page 13 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER MAUREEN MONDANARO, AND TENANT YATES, INC. D/B/A DONNELLY'S PUB, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Comment: Maureen Mondanaro, as landowner, and Yates, Inc., d/b/a as Donnelly's Pub, seek a license agreement for temporary use of public right-of-way at 110 E. College St., Iowa City, Iowa for a sidewalk cafe. City staff and Design Review have reviewed the plans and specifications and required submittals and recommend approval of said agreement. Action: &~ !(I~AM-I_---") t:~.A P "'''-A' J 7/0 / CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CALL TO ARTISTS FOR THE GRAND AVENUE ROUNDABOUT PROJECT. Comment: At their August 3, 2006 meeting, the Public Art Advisory Committee approved by a vote of 7-0 the Call to Artists for a sculpture or sculptures to be placed In the Grand Avenue roundabout. This recommendation is made with the assumption the roundabout project will proceed in FY07. The budget for the public art project is not set but will be determined based upon the merit of the submittals. and may require fundraising from other entities to complete the project. Action:~J1;;~'~ ~ '1 f"~~ ~ ~ . tI..~ CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY 't ?f/ OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST OF LOVE /S STRANGE FOR THE PURCHASE 't/~c ., OF SAID SCULPTURE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE Pi? CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE AGREEMENT. Comment: Seth Godard, the artist of Love is Strange, a concrete and steel sculpture currently on exhibit in Willowcreek Park for a one year period, has asked that the sculpture be considered for acquisition by the Iowa City Public Art program. At their August 3, 2006 meeting, the Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee recommended to the City Council that Love is Strange be acquired for $3000.00 as the sculpture suits the site, enhances the City's Art in the Parks efforts and does not preclude continuation of the Sculptor's Showcase program since the sculpture is not located on one of the showcase pads. Correspondence included in Council packet. Action: 1:::~~~/ ~::{.~ ~/~ {JfJ 'fJ 7# da!'~ \. ------ August 22, 2006 City of Iowa City Page 14 ITEM 18. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION'S 2006 UPDATING OF RATES FOR BASIC CABLE SERVICES. 06- .a1l( Comment: This resolution approves Mediacom's maximum permitted rate and the rate for basic cable services to be effective on or about September 1, 2006. The required filings have been submitted by Mediacom and reviewed by the City's consultant, Rice, Williams Associates. The proposed rates are a correct determination of the maximum permitted rate, with actual rate for basic service being slightly lower than the maximum permitted rate. Action: IJd~~~ 10' LJ I/~.h.~ 7 7k / ITEM 19. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. [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.] Previous: a) Telecommunications Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March 13, 2008. (James Ehrmann resigned) (4 males and 0 females currently serve). b) Airport Zonina Brd of Adiustment - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term plus a five-year term ending December 31, 2011. (Carl Williams resigned) (3 males and 0 females currently serve). c) Airport Zonina Commission - One vacancy to fill a six-year term January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011. (Term expires for Mark Anderson) (4 males and 0 females currently serve). APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30,2006. ITEM 20. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. ~L~) .U~~() Q/i~ Historic Preservation Commission - One appointment to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 2008. (Michael Maharry resigned) (6 males and 3 females currently serve). Action: ~ ~~C;~:;;~~~'.?M) ITEM 21. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). August 22, 2006 ITEM 22. ITEM 23. ITEM 24. ITEM 25. City ofIowa City Page 15 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION. .AP/-/ 1/~..J REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF. a) City Manager. - 0 - b) City Attorney. - CJ - c) City Clerk. -c/ - CONSIDER A MOTION TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS STRATEGY WITH COUNSEL IN MATTERS THAT ARE IN LITIGATION WHERE ITS DISCLOSURE WOULD BE LIKELY TO PREJUDICE OR DISADVANTAGE THE POSITION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY IN THAT LITIGATION. Action: &;/J;r j aAj~h~ / . hV/6?/.t ,.........::J g.' r;.ZJ 7/0 / ADJOURNMENT. ~/&.,()~ ?;56 7/0