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Home My WebLink About2008-06-24 Resolutionr _:_,•'~, p ~ CITY CJ I= ICJ W A CITY 4 ,~®,,-~~ E ~ CJ RA N ~ ~ ~ M Date: June 19, 2008 To: City Council From: Jeff Davidson, Director; Department of Planning and Community Development Re: Agenda Items 4(f) and (g): Preliminary and final plats for Galway Hills Subdivision Parts 10 and 11; additional traffic calming measures for Shannon Drive At your June 3, 2008 City Council meeting, you considered the preliminary and final plats for Galway Hills Subdivision Parts 10 and 11. In the course of your discussion you asked staff to « ~~ provide additional information regarding traffic calming measures which could be implemented on Shannon Drive. The following information is prepared for your discussion at the June 17 City Council meeting. As I indicated to you at your June 3 meeting, staff believes that the subdivision design we have worked out with the developer for Galway Hills Parts 10 and 11 will slow traffic down in the neighborhood to acceptable threshold levels for local and collector residential streets. It was indicated to you that additional measures beyond what we have already worked out with the developer will need to be at the City's expense because they are not a part of the subdivision regulations that the developer is required to adhere to. We also indicated to you that should traffic speed or volume levels in any part of Galway Hills be unacceptable following the completion of Parts 10 and 11, the neighborhood can request consideration under the City's traffic calming program. I would emphasize that the following measures which you are considering are not consistent with the traffic calming program because they have not been subject to measurement of traffic thresholds that the traffic calming program requires. The first item you asked us to evaluate is putting a traffic circle on Shannon Drive between the intersection with Tipperary Road and the proposed crossing of the Willow Creek Trail. If you wish to construct a traffic circle similar to the traffic circles which have been constructed on Kennedy Parkway in Cardinal Point Subdivision, it would mean negotiating reconstruction of the street with the developer in order for it to be widened enough to accommodate a traffic circle. The difference in expense would need to be funded by the City. We do not have a way to gauge exactly what this expense would be, but by the time it was designed, engineered, and constructed it would likely be in the $25,000-$50,000 range. A less expensive option would be to retrofit amid-block traffic circle similar to what was constructed on College Street between Summit Street and Muscatine Avenue several years ago (photo attached). This would be a landscaped asphalt traffic circle which would be constructed on top of the street pavement. This could be constructed by City crews at an estimated expense of $3,000-$5,000. With either of the above traffic circle options, there would be an ongoing operating expense for maintenance of the plantings. An additional option you asked us to evaluate is construction of the Willow Creek Trail across Shannon Drive as a raised speed table. A speed table is similar to a speed hump with a raised horizontal profile at the top to formalize a pedestrian crossing (example attached). There is an June 19, 2008 Page 2 existing speed table in Iowa City located on Newton Road near Westlawn. Such a design feature would serve to call out to motorists the trail crossing and provide better visibility for pedestrians and bicyclists. It would also serve as a traffic calming feature on Shannon Drive. The estimated expense to design, engineer and construct the speed table could be as high as $50,000 based on the expense of the Newton Road speed table. Again, this would be at the City's expense. To reiterate, staff feels the proposed design of the Galway Hills Part 10 and 11 street network is appropriate to keep traffic speeds and volumes moderated through the Galway Hills neighborhood. However, if you wish to see one of the above additional features implemented, please indicate accordingly at your June 17 meeting. The "formal" traffic circle and speed table options will involve revising the plats you have before you, so you would need to defer items 4(f) and 4(g) until the plats could be revised. The "retrofit" traffic circle option could be implemented with approval of the plats as presented. Let me know if you have any questions. cc: Michael Lombardo Rick Fosse Ron Knoche John Yapp June 19, 2008 Page 3 ~ h"' ,- ~~ Speed Table Example ppdadm/mem/g alway 1011. doc Mid-block Traffic Circle-College Street Page 1 of 1 ~; 9 Marian Karr From: Jeanne Urban (jurban2@msn.com] Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 9:32 AM To: Council My name is Jeanne Urban. I live at 11 Donegal Place in Galway Hills Subdivision. It has been called to my attention that now what Planning and Zoning has in mind for Tipperary Road, is to have a two foot solid median all the way through part 10 and continuing to Shannon Drive to the South. I understood the main reason for it to be connecting Shannon Drive to Dublin Drive, was for emergency vehicles, and access as another way out of this area. If there is an emergency on the East side of Tipperary Road, how are fire trucks, ambulances, etc. going to get there coming from Melrose? They will have to go Rohert Road and Shannon Drive to come from the South, or find a way to turn around at the south end of Tipperary to come back to the north. If this is planned as a "traffic calming" measure, I do not think it is an appropriate measure for this area. It also will eliminate any on street parking, which sometime is necessary for graduation parties, family celebrations, etc., as there would not be enough space for any vehicles passing through. Thank you for your time and consideration of this concern, Jeanne Urban 6/23/2008 l-' ARTHUR O. LEFF (1906-1989) PHILIP A. LEFF (of Counsel) R. BRUCE HAUPERT CHARLES T. TRAW RANDALL B. WILLMAN STEVEN E.BALLARD MARK C. DANIELSON TIMOTHY S. GRADY PATRICK J. FORD THOMAS E. MAXWELL THE OFFICES OF LEFF LAW FIRM, L.L.P. 222 SOUTH LINN STREET Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 2447 RECEIVEp gY TELEPHONE: IOWA CTTY,IOWA (319)338-7551 52244-2447 JUN ~ 7 ~oOQ FACSIMILE: U (319) 338-6902 CITY g71-ORNEY, writer's a-mail: S OFFI(1i~upert@lefflaw.com June 17, 2008 Ms. Sara Greenwood Hektoen Assistant City Attorney CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Re: Galway Hills Subdivision Parts 10 & 11 - City Council action to approve subdivision Dear Sara: Thank you for your call. Would you kindly defer consideration of this subdivision from June 23 to June 24, 2008? 0 It ~'is m~ understanding that this deferral is necessary due to the flo~diissues, and we all certainly understand. c w _' ~ TY~lk ~~ii very kindly. ® ~- (,~ ~- ~ ~"~ Sincerely, U ~ LE F LAW FIRM, L.L.P. R. Bruce Haupert RBH : j c cc: Peg Cahill Jeanne Urban Ed Thomas David L. Cahill fir? ~ ~ Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Assistant City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030 RESOLUTION NO. 08-189 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 960 LONGFELLOW PLACE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Iowa City functions as the Iowa City Housing Authority; and WHEREAS, on September 14, 1993, the City Council considered and passed Resolution No. 93-255 approving the Section 5(h) Implementing Agreement for the conversion of public housing to private ownership, also known as the Tenant-to-Ownership Program; and WHEREAS, under this agreement the proceeds from such sales must be used to expand affordable housing opportunities in Iowa City; and WHEREAS, the proceeds from such sales are used to provide affordable housing under the City's Affordable Dream Home Program ("ADHOP"); and WHEREAS, the Iowa City Housing Authority owns a single family home located at 960 Longfellow Place, Iowa City; and WHEREAS, the City has received an offer to purchase 960 Longfellow Place for the principal sum of $145,000; and WHEREAS, this sale would provide the opportunity for aloes-income family to obtain ownership of their own home; and WHEREAS, on June 3, 2008, the City Council adopted a Resolution proposing to convey its interest in 960 Longfellow Place, authorizing public notice of the proposed conveyance, and setting the date and time for the public hearing; and WHEREAS, following the public hearing on the proposed conveyance, the City Council finds that the conveyance is in the public interest. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that: 1. Upon the direction of the City Attorney, the Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to execute a warranty deed conveying the City's interest in 960 Longfellow Place, legally described as Unit 960 Longfellow Place of Lot 11, Longfellow Manor Condominiums, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor and City Clerk are further authorized to execute a second mortgage agreement and resale agreement with said family in an amount not to exceed $34,750. Resolution No. 08-189 Page 2 2. The City Attorney is hereby authorized to deliver said warranty deed and to carry out any actions necessary to consummate the conveyance required by law. It was moved by Correia and seconded by Champion the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: x -~ x x x x Passed and approved this 24th day of Approved by Bailey Champion Correia Hayek O'Donnell Wilburn Wright City Attorney's Office ATTEST: ~ ~ 9~~t~ CIT CLERK Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Assistant City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING C NVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 960 LONGFELLO PLACE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Iowa City functions ~s the Iowa City Housing Authority; and j WHEREAS, on September 14, 1993, the Ci Council considere and passed Resolution No. 93-255 approving the Section 5(h) Implem nting Agreement for the conversion of public housing to private ownership, also known as th Tenant-to-Ow rship Program; and WHEREAS, under this agreement the procee s from su sales must be used to expand affordable housing opportunities in Iowa City; an WHEREAS, the proceeds from such sales are E City's Affordable Dream Home Program ("ADHOP' ; provide affordable housing under the WHEREAS, the Iowa City Housing Authority Longfellow Place, Iowa City; and WHEREAS, the City has received an offer~6 pu sum of $147,000; and a single family home located at 960 960 Longfellow Place for the principal WHEREAS, this sale would provide th~opportunity for ~ low-income family to obtain ownership of their own home; and / \ WHEREAS, on June 3, 2008, th City Council adopted Resolution proposing to convey its interest in 960 Longfellow Plac ,authorizing public notic of the proposed conveyance, and setting the date and time forth public hearing; and WHEREAS, following the blic hearing on the proposed c veyance, the City Council finds that the conveyance is in t e public interest. NOW, THEREFORE, IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUN IL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that: 1. Upon the di ction of the City Attorney, the Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to execute a arranty deed conveying the City's interest in 960 Longfellow Place, legally described s Unit 960 Longfellow Place of Lot 11, Longfellow Manor Condominiums, Iowa City, low .The Mayor and City Clerk are further authorized to execute a second mortgage agreement and resale agreement with said family in an amount not to exceed $36,750. Resolution No. Page 2 2. The City Attorney is hereby authorized to deliver said warranty deed and to carry out any actions necessary to consummate the conveyance required by law. It was moved by and seconded by adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAI~S~ ABSENT: Passed and approved this day `' A f~ Approved by ~~..~~~ ~ r r ~ a City Attorney's Office rj the Resolution be Bailey Champion Correia Hayek O'bonnell ,~/1/Ilburn '~ Wright . 2008. T: CITY CLERK M, ~,~, `. Prepared by: Ron Knoche, Public Works, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5138 RESOLUTION NO. 08-190 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CON- TRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2008 DURABLE PAVEMENT MARKING 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. 06-24-08 7 WHEREAS, notice of public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the above-named project was published as required by law, and the hearing thereon held. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA THAT: 1. The plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the above-named project are hereby approved. 2. The amount of bid security to accompany each bid for the construction of the above- named project shall be in the amount of 10% (ten percent) of bid payable to Treasurer, City of Iowa City, Iowa. 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice, not less than 4 and not more than 45 days before the date for filing the bids, for the receipt of bids for the construction of the above-named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly and having a general circulation in the city. 4. Sealed bids for the above-named project are to be received by the City of Iowa City, Iowa, at the Office of the City Clerk, at the City Hall, before 2:30 p.m. on the 8th day of July, 2008. At that time, the bids will be opened by the City Engineer or his designee, and thereupon referred to the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, for action upon said bids at its next regular meeting, to be held at the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on the 15th day of July, 2008, or at a special meeting called for that purpose. Passed and approved this 24th day of ATTEST: ~~Lc~?~/ /f - ~<~iLi~~ CIT CLERK 20 08 City Attorney's >>~~~. wpdata\PW ENGIRES\08Durablepavement.doc Resolution No. 08-190 Page 2 It was moved by Wright and seconded by Champion the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: x _~ x x X ~- x Bailey Champion Correia Hayek O'Donnell Wilburn Wright wpdata/glossary/resolution-ic.doc M Prepared by: Dan Scott, Project Engineer, Public Works, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5144 RESOLUTION NO. 08-191 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CON- TRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2008 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION 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. 06- 4- 8 8 WHEREAS, notice of public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the above-named project was published as required by law, and the hearing thereon held. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA THAT: The plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the above-named project are hereby approved. 2. The amount of bid security to accompany each bid for the construction of the above- named project shall be in the amount of 10% (ten percent) of bid payable to Treasurer, City of Iowa City, Iowa. 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice, not less than 4 and not more than 45 days before the date for filing the bids, for the receipt of bids for the construction of the above-named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly and having a general circulation in the city. 4. Sealed bids for the above-named project are to be received by the City of Iowa City, Iowa, at the Office of the City Clerk, at the City Hall, before 10:30 a.m. on the 8~' day of July, 2008. At that time, the bids will be opened by the City Engineer or his designee, and .thereupon referred to the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, for action upon said bids at its next regular meetin~, to be held at the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on the 15 day of July, 2008, or at a special meeting called for that purpose. Passed and approved this 24th day of ATTEST: CIT CLERK June 20 08 City Attorney's Office ~~ '/o,~ Pweng/res/OSsansewer-rehab appp8s.doc 6/08 Resolution No. 08-191 Page 2 It was moved by Champion and seconded by xayek the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: -~ x x x x x x NAYS: ABSENT: Bailey Champion Correia Hayek O'Donnell Wilburn Wright ' wpdatalg~ossary~resolution-1c.aoc ~~ . Prepared by: Sarah Okerlund, Public Works, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5149 RESOLUTION NO. 08-192 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CON- TRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHLAND COURT WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT 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. 06- 4-08 9 WHEREAS, notice of public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the above-named project was published as required by law, and the hearing thereon held. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA THAT: 1. The plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the above-named project are hereby approved. 2. The amount of bid security to accompany each bid for the construction of the above- named project shall be in the amount of 10% (ten percent) of bid payable to Treasurer, City of Iowa City, Iowa. 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice, not less than 4 and not more than 45 days before the date for filing the bids, for the receipt of bids for the construction of the above-named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly and having a general circulation in the city. 4. Sealed bids for the above-named project are to be received by the City of Iowa City, Iowa, at the Office of the City Clerk, at the City Hall, before 2:30 p.m. on the 8~' day of July, 2008. At that time, the bids will be opened by the City Engineer or his designee, and thereupon referred to the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, for action upon said bids at its next regular meetin~, to be held at the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on the 15 day of July, 2008, or at a special meeting called for that purpose. Passed and approved this ATTEST: 24th day of 20 08 ,~,~%~~~~1~ pweng/res/highlandcourt-app&s.doc Resolution No. os-192 Page 2 It was moved by Hayek and seconded by adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: O'Donnell ABSENT: the Resolution be _~ Bailey _~ Champion x Correia x Hayek g ~ O'Donnell g Wilburn x ~ Wright wpdatalglossary/resolution-ic.doc 06-24-08 11~ Prepared by: Dale Helling, Asst. City Manager, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5013 RESOLUTION NO. 08-193 RESOLUTION CONCERNING MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION'S 2008 UPDATING OF RATES FOR BASIC CABLE SERVICES WHEREAS, pursuant to the public law and the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the City of Iowa City, Iowa (City) retains regulatory authority over basic cable television services provided by Mediacom Communications Corporation [d/b/a MCC Iowa, LLC] (Mediacom) in the authorized franchise area encompassing the City; and WHEREAS, by cover letter dated April 24, 2008 Mediacom proposed changes to its rates for basic cable programming, equipment installations and equipment rentals to be effective August 1, 2008 and enclosed an FCC Form 1240 dated April 24, 2008 supporting a requested rate of $11.62 per subscriber per month [inclusive of FCC regulatory fees] for cable programming services, and also an FCC Form 1205 dated April 24, 2008 in support of its proposed rates for cable equipment installations and rentals; and, WHEREAS, in the exercise of its regulatory authority, the City has reviewed these filings and has determined that Mediacom's FCC Form 1240 was properly developed and supports the proposed rate for basic cable programming services and that Mediacom's FCC Form 1205 was properly developed and supports the revised rates for equipment installations and rentals; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: (1) The FCC Form 1240 filed with the City on April 24, 2008 is accepted and the Maximum Permitted Rate of $11.62 per subscriber per month [inclusive of FCC regulatory charges] determined thereby for basic tier cable programming service to be effective for period of August 1, 2008 through July 31, 2009 is approved. Mediacom shall utilize the Maximum Permitted Rate and its components of this FCC Form 1240 when performing the true-up calculation on its next FCC Form 1240. (2) A rate of $11.62 per subscriber per month [inclusive of FCC regulatory charges] for basic tier cable programming service is approved to become effective as requested on billings rendered after August 1, 2008. This rate will be represented on subscribers' bills in the two components of $11.55 for programming service and $0.07 for the FCC regulatory charge. (3) The FCC Form 1205 filed with the City on April 24, 2008 is accepted and the Maximum Permitted Rates determined thereby for basic service equipment rentals and installations to be effective for period of August 1, 2008 through July 31, 2009 are approved. Resolution No. 08-193 Page 2 (4) The rates proposed for basic service equipment rentals and installations filed with the City on April 24, 2008 are approved to become effective as requested on billings rendered after August 1, 2008. Passed and approved this 24th day of June , 20 O8 ATTEST: CIT LERK Approved by -~~ ~ _~~_o~ City Attorney's Office It was moved by Correia and seconded by Hayek the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: x Bailey ~_ Champion x Correia ~_ Hayek x O'Donnell x Wilburn x Wright r`~~± -~~ 4 Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240-319-356-5030 RESOLUTION NO. 08-194 RESOLUTION WAIVING FEES UNTIL JULY 1, 2009 FOR BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL AND DEMOLITION PERMITS, INSPECTIONS, AND TEMPORARY CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION NO. 02-316 AND RESOLUTION N0.03-183 AND ASSESSED BY THE BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR STRUCTURES THAT HAVE BEEN PENETRATED BY FLOOD WATER. WHEREAS, Resolution Nos. 02-316 and 03-183 establish fees for the Department of Housing and Inspection Services; and WHEREAS, to provide some relief to persons affected by the flood, fees for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and demolition permits, inspections, and temporary certificates of occupancy should be waived for one year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: All Department of Housing and Inspection Services fees established in Resolution Nos. 02-316 and 03-183 for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and demolition permits, inspections, and temporary certificates of occupancy for structures that have been penetrated by flood water are waived until July 1, 2009. The requirement to obtain said permits is not waived. Passed and approved this 24th day of ATTEST: ~.-~ CI LERK .Tune , 2008. Approved by `.-~ ~Q~ ~ ~~ ~.o ~- City Attorney's Office \ \ `'tF Resolution No. 08-194 Page 2 It was moved by Wilburn adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: x x x x X x x and seconded by NAYS: Correia the Resolution be ABSENT: Bailey Champion Correia Hayek O'Donnell Wilburn Wright wpdata/glossary/resolution-ic.doc