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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Special Formal
April 14, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.
City Hall - Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street www.icgov.org
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER. ~C~~°/ ~~ '~`~G
ROLL CALL. ~~~ ~~~ yYtOC~c~
ITEM 2. OUTSTAf~pING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS - Longfellow Elementary
a) Natalie Fobian
b) Haley Lorenzen
c) Caitlin Pinnell
ITEM 3. PROCLAMATION. ~~
a) Architecture Month: April 2008 [correspondence included] ~ ~ ~,~~i°~~c
b) Arbor Day: April 25, 2008 t10
c) Cover the Uninsured Week: April 27 through May 3, 2008 ~~
d) Animal Control Appreciation Week: April 13-19, 2008 I'YL°.~ ~~
e Alzheimer's Action and Awareness Week: April 21-27, 2008 '~~~ ,~/.~r~~~
f) City High Girls Basketball Championship Recognition
g) City High Boys Basketball Championship Recognition
ITEM 4. 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. March 31, Regular Council Work Session
2. April 1, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete
b) Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any
recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon
separate Council action).
1. Public Library Board of Trustees: February 28, 2008
2. Civil Service Commission: April 9, 2008
3. Police Citizens Review Board: March 11, 2008
4. Parks and Recreation Commission: January 9, 2008
April 14, 2008 City of Iowa City Page
c) Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New:
1. Class C Liquor License for Sultana, Inc., dba EI Dorado Mexican
Restaurant, 1634 Sycamore St.
Renewal:
2. Class C Liquor License for Daverse II, Inc., dba College Street Billiard
Club, 114-116 E. College St.
3. Class E Liquor License for Liquor House, Ltd., dba Liquor House, 425 S.
Gilbert St.
erg' 75 4. Resolution to refund the unused portion of a Cigarette Permit for FAP
o ~ •~~ Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's, 1310 S. Gilbert St. and FAP Enterprises,
Inc., dba Gasby's, 2303 Muscatine Ave.
oSr ~7 5. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permits to KLB Bauer, Inc., dba Gasby's
#1, 1310 S. Gilbert St. and KLB Bauer, Inc., dba Gasby's #4, 2303
Muscatine Ave.
d) Public Hearings.
~ g~ 78~ 1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
AMENDING THE FY2008 OPERATING BUDGET.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for April 29, 2008 to
amend the FY2008 budget. Information will be available to the public on
April 18, 2008.
~~- 7g 2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
APRIL 29T", 2008 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3
ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION 8~ FEES," CHAPTER 4
ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS,
FINES & PENALTIES," ARTICLE 4 ENTITLED, "WASTEWATER
TREATMENT WORKS USER CHARGES," OF THE CITY CODE TO
INCREASE OR CHANGE WASTEWATER USER CHARGES.
Comment: This proposed ordinance would increase all wastewater
treatment user fees by approximately five percent (5%), effective July 1,
2008. This action is necessary due to annual increases in operational
costs and bond financing requirements. Changes can be found in bold
on the ordinance. The last fee increase was effective July 1, 2006.
April 14, 2008 City of Iowa City Page 3
D A' ~C 3. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
APRIL 29, 2008 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE 2008 DUBUQUE / CHURCH STREET RADIUS
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: This project involves the construction of a widened radius
at the northwest corner or Dubuque Street and Church Street to remove
the bus turning conflict and improve the safety of traffic at the
intersection. The project also includes replacement of curb ramps,
crosswalk markings, and pedestrian signal heads at the intersection to
improve pedestrian safety, the stabilization of the roadway base on
Church Street and resetting brick on Church Street between Clinton and
Dubuque Street. The estimated cost for this project is $319,252 and will
be funded with Road Use tax and General Obligation bond proceeds.
o ~" ~~ 4. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
APRIL 29, 2008 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF 2008 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING
THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: This biennial project involves the asphalt resurfacing and
chip sealing of various streets throughout Iowa City. The estimated cost
for this project is $425,000 and will be funded with Road Use tax
proceeds.
o ~' g~' 5. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
APRIL 29, 2008 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE PUBLIC WORKS SALT STORAGE FACILITY PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: This project will construct a new salt storage building at
the South Gilbert Public Works Facility. The new building will include
greater capacity for salt storage, environmental controls, and heated
storage for one end loader and the on-call plow truck. The estimated
cost of this building is $ 750,000.00 and will be funded by general
obligation bonds.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
RE: Additions April 14 Agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR:
p ~-- g3 ITEM 4d(7) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON
THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$6,890,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN
ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
COMMENT: This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on
April 29, 2008, to receive public comment regarding the issuance of
up to $6,890,000 General Obligation Bonds and authorizes the City
Clerk to publish the notice of hearing. Bond proceeds will be used
to pay costs of the construction, reconstruction, and repairing of
improvements to public ways and streets; the rehabilitation,
improvement and equipping of existing city parks, including
facilities, equipment and improvements commonly found in city
parks and equipping of the fire, police and public works
departments.
o ~~ g~ ITEM 4d(8) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON
THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF .NOT TO EXCEED
" $700,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
COMMENT: This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on
April 29, 2008, to receive public comment regarding the issuance of
up to $700,000 General Obligation Bonds and authorizes the City
Clerk to publish the notice of hearing. Bond proceeds will be used
to pay costs of improvements to the Senior Center, including tuck
pointing, roof, boiler and chiller repairs.
April 14, 2008 Agenda
Additions
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og - g5 ITEM 4d(9) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON
THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$645,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
COMMENT: This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on
April 29, 2008, to receive public comment regarding the issuance of
up to $645,000 General Obligation Bonds and authorizes the City
Clerk to publish the notice of hearing. Bond proceeds will be used
to pay costs of City Hall lower level remodeling; miscellaneous
improvements to City Hall and purchase of a generator for City Hall.
pg' Srp ITEM 4d(10) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON
THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$590,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
COMMENT: This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on
April 29, 2008, to receive public comment regarding the issuance of
up to $590,000 General Obligation Bonds and authorizes the City
Clerk to publish the notice of hearing. Bond proceeds will be used
to pay costs of equipment for city offices and the acquisition of art
for public buildings and areas.
~ ~ ' ~ ~ ITEM 4d(11) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON
THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$325,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
COMMENT: This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on
April 29, 2008, to receive public comment regarding the issuance of
up to $325,000 General Obligation Bonds and authorizes the City
Clerk to publish the notice of hearing. Bond proceeds will be used
to provide funds to pay costs of improvements to the Mercer
baseball field and General Rehabilitation and Improvement
Program housing improvements.
ITEM RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EARLY OCCUPANCY
EEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ITC
MIDW LLC FOR LOTS 2, 3, AND 4 LQ-01~T~LOTS 2A, 3A,
AND 4A OF NORTH AIRPO VELOPMENT
S~IBDIVISION P TW
Comment: idwest LL as requested an early occupancy
agree in order to begin place onstruction materials on the
,which is allowable under both the Bui ode and the Zoning
Code. Staff anticipates closing on this sale in approximately one
month.
April 14, 2008 City of Iowa City Page 4
o ~-~ ~t'1} 6. CONSIDER A .RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONSIDER THE
PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF A SKYWALK EASEMENT IN FAVOR
OF JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, WHICH SKYWALK IS TO BE
CONSTRUCTED ABOVE BENTON STREET BETWEEN CLINTON
STREET AND DUBUQUE STREET, AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR APRIL 29, 2008.
Comment: Johnson County desires to construct a skywalk across Benton
Street, a public right-of-way, in order to connect their existing
administrative building at 913 S. Dubuque to the new administrative
building currently under construction. Because this skywalk will intrude
upon the aerial rights to the public right-of-way, an easement is
necessary. This resolution declares the City's intent to convey a skywalk
easement to the County and sets a public hearing on the matter for April
29, 2008. , J
e) Resolutions.
b ~" ~~ 1. 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 IOWA STATE BANK 8~ TRUST CO., IOWA CITY, IOWA
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3035 STANFORD AVENUE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Iowa State Bank & Trust Co. have requested that the City
approve a Subordination Agreement for property at 3035 Stanford
Avenue. The owner of the property received a loan from the City of
Iowa City's HOME Investment Partnership Funds for $122,000. The
property has enough equity to cover the City's lien position.
o g" ~~ 2. 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
1108 MARCY STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA..
Comment: The owners of the property located at 1108 Marcy Street
received assistance through the City of Iowa City's Housing
Rehabilitation Program. The loan has been paid off; thus the lien needs
to be released.
April 14, 2008 City of Iowa City Page 5
o g - q'O 3. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION 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.
Comment: One Ten Properties, LLC, as landowner, and Kmarcella,
Inc., d/b/a as Donnelly's, seek a renewal of a license agreement for
temporary use of public right-of-way at 110 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.
D ~' ~t ( 4. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA
FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A HISTORICAL MARKER IN COLLEGE
GREEN PARK TO COMMEMORATE THE UNDERGROUND
RAILROAD TREK ACROSS IOWA LED BY JOHN BROWN.
Comment: The State Historical Society of Iowa has requested the City's
permission to place a historical marker in College Green Park as part of
the upcoming Civil War Sesquicentennial to educate the public on the trek
across Iowa of persons rescued from slavery, led by John Brown, which
passed through Iowa City in February of 1859. Staff recommends
approval of this Resolution.
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5. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH
RIVERSIDE THEATRE THAT ALLOWS THE SALE OF WINE AND
BEER UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES IN CITY PARK FROM
JUNE 11, 2008 THROUGH JULY 13, 2008.
Comment: Ordinance No. 04-4123 allows for the sale and consumption
of alcohol in a city park, on a right-of-way, or other public ground,
excluding public buildings, pursuant to written agreement. Staff has
approved the agreement, which is attached to the resolution, that allows
Riverside Theatre to sell beer and wine and for attendees to consume
beer and wine from June 11 through July 13, 2008 in a specified area in
and around Riverside Festival Stage in City Park. The terms in the
agreement are the same as last year with the exception of the dates.
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April 14, 2008 Agenda
Additions
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ITEM 4d(9)
C NSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE F R A MEETING ON
T PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE O NOT TO EXCEED
$6 ,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION B DS AND PROVIDING
FOR UBLICATION OF NOTICE THER OF.
COMM NT: This resolution sets a p lic hearing for 7:00 p.m. on
April 29, 008, to receive public co ent regarding the issuance of
up to $64 000 General Obligatio Bonds and authorizes the City
Clerk to pu lish the notice of he ing. Bond proceeds will be used
to pay costs f City Hall lower vel remodeling; miscellaneous
improvement to City Hall an purchase of a generator for City Hall.
ITEM 4d(10) CONSIDER A SOLUT N FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON
THE PROPOSIT N OF HE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$590,000 OF GE OBLIGATION BONDS AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATIO F NOTICE THEREOF.
COMMENT: This so tion sets a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on
April 29, 2008, to eceiv public comment regarding the issuance of
up to $590,000 eneral ligation Bonds and authorizes the City
Clerk to publis the notice hearing. Bond proceeds will be used
to pay costs equipment fo city offices and the acquisition of art
for public b Idings and areas.
ITEM 4d(11) CONSID R A RESOLUTION FI NG DATE FOR A MEETING ON
THE P OPOSITION OF THE ISS NCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$325, 00 OF GENERAL OBLIGAT N BONDS AND PROVIDING
FO UBLICATION OF NOTICE TH REOF.
MMENT: This resolution sets a publi hearing for 7:00 p.m. on
pril 29, 2008, to receive public comment arding the issuance of
up to $325,000 General Obligation Bonds a d authorizes the City
Clerk to publish the notice of hearing. Bond ceeds will be used
to provide funds to pay costs of improvements t the Mercer
baseball field and General Rehabilitation and Improvement
Program housing improvements.
off- ~~ ITEM 4e(6) RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EARLY OCCUPANCY
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ITC
MIDWEST LLC FOR LOTS 2, 3, AND 4 AND OUTLOTS 2A, 3A,
AND 4A OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
SUBDIVISION PART TWO.
Comment: ITC Midwest LLC has requested an early occupancy
agreement in order to begin placing construction materials on the
site, which is allowable under both the Building Code and the Zoning
Code. Staff anticipates closing on this sale in approximately one
month.
April 14, 2008 City of Iowa City Page 6
f) Correspondence.
1. Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Establish No Parking Any
Time on the east side of a segment of Heinz Road
2. Terry Smith: MidAmerican Energy Annual Report
4. Rental Inspections: James and Barbara Andrews, Perry Howell,
Judith, Pasco, Marshall Poe
6. Brendan Sneegas: Angel Flight Central's "Hawkeye Wing"
7. Abigail Darwin: Traffic control at Riverside/Myrtle [staff response
included]
8. Elias Zaharias: Iowa City's Social Policy Defaults
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. ~~~~~%~~~
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ITEM 5. COMM NITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM] ~ c5J
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Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information
item.
ITEM 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. (Item "a" will proceed as outlined in the
City Attorney's memo of 2/28/07 entitled "Rezonings, Due Process and Ex pane
communications.")
a) REZONING APPROXIMATELY 17.97 -ACRES LOCATED SOUTH OF
RUPPERT ROAD FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) TO
INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) (REZ08-0002)
Comment: At its March 20, 2008, meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Smith absent), The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning
(Aviation Commerce Park). Staff recommended approval in a report dated
March 20. Approval will allow this property to be developed for uses
characterized by outdoor storage and display of merchandise or sales and
repair of large equipment.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
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ITEM 7. APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2008 PAVEMENT AND
REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS.
Comment: This project consists of the removal and replacement of existing PCC,
HMA, and Brick pavement in association with the in-house 2008 Water Main
Replacement Program located at Koser Avenue and Highland Drive, Morningside Drive
and Lowell Street, and Roosevelt Street. It also includes. the removal and replacement
of existing sidewalk and ADA Compliant handicap ramps in these areas. The funding
source is Water revenues. The estimated cost is $93,000.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
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Action:
ITEM 8. AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FY2009 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE
AND FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING.
Comment: JCCOG will be filing an application on behalf of Iowa City Transit with
Iowa DOT for State Transit Assistance (STA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
funding for FY09. Iowa City Transit will be receiving approximately $363,315 in Iowa
DOT SWTA formula funds and is applying for $4,460,391 in FTA capital funding and
approximately $920,076 of FTA operating funds. The attached memorandum lists the
capital projects that will be applied for in FY09 by Iowa City Transit. Staff
memorandum included in Council packet.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
O~' ~~ b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action:
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ITEM 9. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, ENTITLED "PUBLIC HEALTH
AND SAFETY", CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED "NUISANCES" TO PROHIBIT THE
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON NON-LICENSED PREMISES
BETWEEN 2 A.M. AND 6 A.M. MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, AND BETWEEN 2
A.M. AND 8 A.M. ON SUNDAY. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: This Ordinance declares that the consumption of alcohol on premises where
food, beverages or entertainment are sold or provided for compensation between 2
a.m. and 6 a.m., Monday through Saturday, and between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Sunday
is a public nuisance. Violations of this ordinance will be treated as a municipal
infraction with enhanced penalties: $250 for first offense; $500 for second offense; and
$750 for third offense. Correspondence included in Council packet.
Action:
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CONSID RAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES,
TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES,
CHARGES, BONDS, FINES & PENALTIES," SECTION 3-4-5, ENTITLED "SOLID
WASTE DISPOSAL," OF THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE OR CHANGE
RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FEES. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: This proposed ordinance would increase solid waste collection fees by
approximately four percent (4%). Currently the fee is $14.00 per month; the increase
will change the fee to $14.50; effective July 1, 2008. This action is necessary due to
annual increases in operational costs. The last fee increase was effective July 1, 2007.
Staff recommends expedited action.
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ITEM 11. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE
REGULATIONS, "CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES,"
~~ ~3°~ SECTION 2, ENTITLED "BEGGING," TO PROHIBIT SOLICITING FOR MONEY IN
LIMITED AREAS, AT CERTAIN TIMES, AND IN AN AGGRESSIVE MANNER.
(PASS AND ADOPT) .
Comment: This ordinance restricts panhandling in the downtown commercial area to
certain times and places. It also prohibits aggressive panhandling.
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ITEM 12. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE
o~_ ~~ I REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES," BY
ADDING A NEW SECTION 10, ENTITLED SITTING AND LYING ON SIDEWALKS"
TO PROHIBIT SITTING AND LYING ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS IN THE DOWNTOWN
AND IN ZONE 1 OF CITY PLAZA. (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: This ordinance prohibits lying and sitting on the public sidewalk in the
downtown commercial area and in Zone 1 of the pedestrian mall.
Action:
ITEM 13. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES
o~_~f3~ AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "RULES OF THE ROAD," SECTION 6,
ENTITLED "SPEED RESTRICTIONS", SUBSECTION B, ENTITLED
"EXCEPTIONS". (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: Iowa City Code Title 9-3-6(B) defines speed limits on "U.S. Highway 218"
between the south city limits to the intersection of U.S. Highway 6 and Iowa Highway 1.
This reference should be changed to reflect this highway's current names, "Old U.S.
Highway 218 and "Riverside Drive. This ordinance amends Iowa City Code 9-3-6(B)
by substituting "Old U.S. Highway 218" and "Riverside Drive" for "U.S. Highway 218"
under the heading "Name of Street."
Action:
ITEM 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR
og~~7 PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
HIERONYMUS SQUARE ASSOCIATES.
Comment: At their meeting on March 27, 2008, the City Council Economic Development
Committee voted 3-0 in support of recommending the First Amendment to the
Agreement for Private Redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and
Hieronymus Square Associates as executed by the parties in October 2006. The
amendment extends the project's construction start date, completion date and
associated first tax rebate date by one year, to May 1, 2009, December 1, 2011 and
June 1, 2014, respectively.
Action:
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ITEM 15. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
~~, q~ OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY DOGPAC FOR JOINT MAINTENANCE
OF AND SHARING REVENUES GENERATED FROM THE PROPOSED OFF-LEASH
DOG PARK TO BE LOCATED IN SCOTT PARK.
Comment: The Parks and Recreation Department and the Johnson County Dog Park
Action Committee (pogPAC) are working together to develop a 3-acre dog park in the
southeastern portion of Scott Park. In comparison, the Thornberry Off-Leash Dog
Park is about 11 acres in size. This facility will be very basic, including only a fence
and a waste tank. DogPAC will be paying for most of the development costs. The
Parks and Recreation Commission discussed this proposal at their meeting of January
9, 2008, ahd approved the concept. Staff memorandum included in Council packet.
Action:
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ITEM 16. CONSIDER A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE PREVIOUS DENIAL AND GRANT
AN APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR
YELDER ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA THE `QUE, 211 IOWA AVENUE, THROUGH
OCTOBER 30, 2008.
Comment: At its November 5th, 2007 meeting, City Council, at the recommendation
of staff, denied the liquor control license of Yelder Enterprises, Inc., D/B/A The'Que, at
211 Iowa Avenue. Because of dramatic changes at the bar in staffing and practice,
City staff now recommends granting the license application for the remaining six
months of the original license period. A letter from the 'Que's attorney, outlining the
changes being made at the bar, is included for Council's consideration.
ITEM 17.
Action:
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CONSIDER A MOTION GRANTING A 60-DAY EXTENSION TO THE P LICE
CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD FOR THE FILING OF THE PUBLIC REPORT WITH THE
CITY COUNCIL ON COMPLAINT #08-03.
Comment: Ordinance 97-3792 establishes the Police Citizens Review Board and sets
forth mechanisms for complaints. The Ordinance also provides the City Council to
grant extensions of the 60-day reporting requirement for good cause. At their meeting
of April 8, 2008, the Board requested a 60-day extension. Correspondence included in
the Council packet. (See draft minutes in information packet).
Action:
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ITEM 18. 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. Civil Service Commission -One vacancy to fill a four-year term April 7, 2008 -
April 2, 2012. (Term expires for Dorothy Maher) (1 male and 1 female currently
serve).
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2008.
New:
b. Planning & Zoning Commission -One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
May 1, 2011. (Terry Smith resigned) (4 males and 2 females currently serve).
See correspondence included in Council packet.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2008.
ITEM 19. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS.
n a) JCCOG Affordable Housing Task Force (1) -See staff memorandum included
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b) JCCOG Public Transit Expansion Exploratory Task Force (1) -See staff
memorandum included with item 19a.
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ITEM 20. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
a) Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment -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).
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b) Airport Zoning Commission -One vacancy to fill asix-year term January 1,
2006 -December 31, 2011. (Term expires for Mark Anderson) (3 males and 0
females currently serve).
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c) Youth Advisory Commission -Two vacancies to fill two year terms
January 1, 2008 -December 31, 2009.
Two (2) persons -Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing
(Term expires for Maison Bleam)
(Jacqueline Stubbers resigned -unexpired term previously included)
(3 Males and 2 females currently serve)
Action:
ITEM 21. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM 22. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIO
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ITEM 23. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a) City Manager. ' ~
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ITEM 24. ADJOURNMENT OR CONTINUE SPECIAL WORK SESSION IF NECESSARY
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