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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Regular Formal
May 19, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.
City Hall - Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street www.icgov.org
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER. \~~ ~ ~9s(~.A.~ ~ vo-~
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ITEM 2. 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. May 4, Regular Council Work Session
2. May 5, 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. Human Rights Commission: March 24, 2009
2. Parks and Recreation Commission: March 11, 2009
3. Telecommunications Commission: February 23, 2009
4. Senior Center Commission: March 24, 2009
5. Senior Center Commission: December 16, 2008
6. Planning and Zoning Commission: April 16, 2009
7. Public Library: March 26, 2009
c) Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New:
1. Class C Liquor License for Column, Inc., dba Sports Column, 12 S
Dubuque St.
Renewal:
2. Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Cafe, Inc., dba Linn Street Cafe,
Inc., 121 N. Linn St.
3. Class C Liquor License for Quzer, Inc., dba Shakespeare's, 819 S. First
Ave.
4. Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors, LC, dba Suburban by
AMOCO, 370 Scott Ct.
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5. Class C Liquor License for Pershell Corp., dba Colonial Lanes, 2253
Highway 218 South.
6. Class C Beer Permit for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba Tobacco Outlet Plus #537,
923 S. Riverside Dr.
7. Class E Liquor License for Cigarette Outlet, Inc., dba Cigarette Outlet
#18, 1901 Broadway St.
8. Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre dba Riverside
Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St.
9. Transfer of Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre dba
Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St. to Riverside Festival Stage in City
Park. (transfer dates June 10, 2009 through July 12, 2009.)
10. Class C Liquor License for Carl & Ernie Enterprises, LLC, dba Carl &
Ernie's Good Time Pub & Grub, 161 Highway 1 West.
d) Motions.
CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $9,626,848.62 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 1 THROUGH APRIL 30,
2009, 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.
e) Public Hearings.
1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
a9- (bg` JUNE 2, 2009 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
2009 PCC PAVEMENT PATCHING 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 repairing sanitary sewer manhole
castings in the street pavement at 25 locations and replacing arterial
street pavement at 9 locations throughout Iowa City. This project
includes patching only and does not include diamond grinding for
smoothness. The estimate of construction cost is $240,000 and will be
funded with Road Use tax proceeds and Wastewater revenues.
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2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
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AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
OLD HIGHWAY 218 RESURFACING [ESL-3715(643)--7S-52]
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 resurface Old Highway 218 from
Highway 1 and 6 south to Mormon Trek Boulevard. The project
includes milling the existing asphalt surface and placing a new asphalt
surface the entire width and length of the project. The estimated
construction cost is $750,000 and will be funded with $650,000 in
Federal funds (stimulus) and the remainder with Road Use tax
proceeds.
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3. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JUNE 2, 2009, ON THE PROPOSED RATE AMENDMENT FOR
PARKING CITATIONS, PARKING METERS AND MONTHLY
PARKING PERMITS.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing on June 2, 2009, to
amend the parking rates for FY2010. The amendments include
increases in parking meter and monthly parking permit rates, as well as
parking citation fines. These changes would be effective July 1, 2009.
The increases in parking citation fines and parking meter rates are a
component of the proposed plan to minimize congestion in downtown
Iowa City. The increase in monthly parking permit rates would result in
a rate similar to the University of Iowa for covered parking facilities.
Staff memorandum included in Council packet.
f) Resolutions.
o~~ ~ (07 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 HILLS BANK AND TRUST, CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 329 NORTH LUCAS, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Hills Bank and Trust has requested that the City approve a
Subordination Agreement for property at 329 North Lucas. On June 6,
2005 and on February 19, 2008, the owner of the property received
funding from the City of Iowa City through the Housing Rehabilitation
Program. The property has enough equity to cover the City's lien
position.
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2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
c7q _ ((~~ AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 3 PARTRIDGE COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 3 Partridge Court
received assistance through the City of Iowa City's Housing
Rehabilitation program. The loans have been paid off; thus the liens
need to be released.
a - l (oq 3. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
-1 2008 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT.
Comment: The project has been completed in substantial
accordance with the plans and specifications. The Engineer's Report
and Performance and Payment bonds are on file with the City Clerk.
°Q _ t "LD 4. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A DRAINAGE EASEMENT
AGREEMENT AND A STORM SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT
FOR WINDSOR RIDGE- PART TWENTY "B", IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: These two easements are being granted to the City in order to
facilitate the development of Windsor Ridge- Part Twenty "B", Iowa City,
Iowa. Staff recommends entering into these agreements, but notes that
the improvements are not ready to be accepted at this time.
oq -- /'] I 5. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A FIRE ACCESS EASEMENT
AGREEMENT AND A PUBLIC SIDEWALK EASEMENT AGREEMENT
FOR LOT 4, BLOCK 103 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 266 E. COURT STREET.
Comment: These two easements are being granted to the City in order to
facilitate the development of 266 E. Court Street, the former location of St.
Patrick's Church. Staff recommends entering into these agreements.
p ~ ~ ) 7a- 6. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A WAIVER OF RIGHT TO
HEARING AND PAYMENT OF A $300 CIVIL PENALTY FROM T.C.B.,
PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE SECTION 453A.22(2) (2009)
Comment: This Resolution accepts a waiver of right to hearing and
payment of a $300 civil penalty, as set out in Iowa Code section
453A.22(2), by T.C.B., 114 E. College Street. Section 453A.22(2)
provides that, after a hearing, a $300.00 civil penalty will be assessed to
a retail cigarette permit holder when and if that permit holder's employee
violates Iowa Code section 453A.2(1) by selling or providing tobacco to
a minor. An employee of T.C.B. has violated Section 453A.2(1). By
signing the appropriate waiver and paying the $300 civil penalty, T.C.B.
waives its statutory right to have a hearing on whether the civil penalty
should be assessed.
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a9 J ' .~ 3 7. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A WAIVER OF RIGHT TO
HEARING AND PAYMENT OF A $300 CIVIL PENALTY FROM RED
POPPY, PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE SECTION 453A.22(2) (2009)
Comment: This Resolution accepts a waiver of right to hearing and
payment of a $300 civil penalty, as set out in Iowa Code section
453A.22(2), by Red Poppy, 341 E. College Street. Section 453A.22(2)
provides that, after a hearing, a $300.00 civil penalty will be assessed to
a retail cigarette permit holder when and if that permit holder's employee
violates Iowa Code section 453A.2(1) by selling or providing tobacco to
a minor. An employee of Red Poppy has violated Section 453A.2(1).
By signing the appropriate waiver and paying the $300 civil penalty, Red
Poppy waives its statutory right to have a hearing on whether the civil
penalty should be assessed.
o~ ~ ~~ ~ 8. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A
CERTIFICATION FOR USE OF AMERICAN RECOVERY AND
REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 FUNDS (A/K/A STIMULUS) AT THE
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Comment: The Airport Commission has approved a project to
reconstruct runways 7-25 and 12-30 that entails resurfacing the runways
largely for the first time in 50 years and that should last for the next 50
years. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has indicated that the
Iowa City Airport Commission will receive $1.8 million in American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (a/k/a stimulus) funds for this
project and has asked the Commission to apply for a grant. The federal
stimulus bill requires that mayors and governors sign certifications
that the infrastructure investment will be an appropriate use of taxpayer
dollars. This resolution authorizes that mayor to sign said certification,
which is contained in the grant application.
g) Correspondence.
1. Scott Hamlin and Ros Hayslett: Railroad crossing
2. Reuben Crandon: Curbside recycling [staff response included]
3. Dennis Kowalski: School days
4. Sharon Evans: Funeral Planning Workshop at Senior Center [staff
response included]
5. James Adrian and Jack Piper: Business signs
6. Tom Rocklin: Timeline of UI Alcohol Efforts
7. Adam Stockman: Increasing crime in SE Iowa City cam- ~,a„~..J:,,,~
8. Arvind Thakore: Dolphin Lake Point
9. Tom Slockett: Local Sales and Services Tax Election Update
10. Mark Renshaw: Iowa City panhandling ~,~
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ITEM 3. COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM]
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information"
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ITEM 4. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. (Item's "a" will proceed as outlined in
the City Attorney's memo of 2/28/07 entitled "Rezonings, Due Process and Ex parte
communications.")
a) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 23.25 ACRES
OF PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE 400 - 500 BLOCKS OF N. VAN
BUREN STREET, THE 300 - 500 BLOCKS OF N. GILBERT STREET, THE
300 - 700 BLOCKS OF N. LINN STREET, THE 200 - 300 BLOCKS OF
RONALDS STREET, THE 200 - 300 BLOCKS OF CHURCH STREET, THE
200 - 500 BLOCKS OF FAIRCHILD STREET, AND 200 - 400 BLOCKS OF
DAVENPORT STREET FROM NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION
RESIDENTIAL (RNS-12) ZONE TO HISTORIC DISTRICT OVERLAY/
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION RESIDENTIAL (OHD / RNS-12)
ZONE AND FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (RS-8) ZONE
TO HISTORIC DISTRICT OVERLAY/MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY
(OHD/RS-8) ZONE. (REZ09-00001) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At its April 2 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Plahutnik abstaining), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. At
its March 12 meeting by a vote of (7-0 Hirschman, Michaud and Wagner
absent) the Historic Preservation Commission also recommended approval.
Staff recommended approval in a report dated March 7. Approval will establish
the Northside Historic Preservation District and require that the Historic
Preservation Commission review demolition permits and building permits that
affect the exterior of buildings within the district. Protest petitions representing
over 20% of the property within the proposed district have been submitted,
therefore, a super majority (6 out of 7 voting in favor) is necessary to pass this
ordinance. Correspondence included in Council packet. ,,' Nom`'
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TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
RE: Additions/Revision May 19, 2009
ENT CALENDAR (Additions): ~
ITEM 2g(7) Judy Leonard, Eric Knight: Increasing Crime in SE Iowa City
(10) Barbara Stellmach: Iowa City Panhandling
ITEM 16 (Revision) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE BURLINGTON
STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Tuesday, May 19 and the following bids
were received:
Base Bid Base Bid +
Alternate Bid
Iowa Brid e & Culvert of Washin ton, IA $584,732.00 $802,492.00
SPS Infrastructure, Inc. of St. Paul, MN $590,720.00 $857,391.40
Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, IA $632,068.53 $885,440.53
En ineer's Estimate $408,807.12 $660,207.12
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Iowa Bridge & Culvert for
base bid only in the amount of $584,732.00. Funding will be 50% Iowa Department of
Transportation, 25% University of Iowa, and 25% City of Iowa City. The City's share will be
funded with Road Use Tax proceeds and General Obligation Bonds.
ITEM 18d (Addition) Telecommunications Commission -One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment, ending March 13, 2012. (Brett Gordon
resigned) (3 males and 1 female currently serve). See correspondence included
in Council packet.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M:, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24,
2009.
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b) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING,
ESTABLISHING DEFINITIONS AND A USE CLASSIFICATION PROCEDURE
FOR DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS AND ALCOHOL SALES-
ORIENTED RETAIL USES AND ESTABLISHING MINIMUM
SPACING REQUIREMENTS FOR DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS
THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND FOR ALCOHOL-SALES ORIENTED RETAIL
USES IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2), CENTRAL
BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB-5), AND CENTRAL BUSINESS (CB-10) ZONES.
(SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At its April 16 meeting by a vote of 6-0 (Pluhutnik absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated March 5. Approval will establish a minimum
separation requirement between bars in all commercial zones that allow these
uses and a minimum separation requirement in the Central Business Zones
between retail establishments, such as liquor stores, that receive a significant
amount (25% or more) of their gross income from the sale of alcohol and
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pq_ ! 7 S c) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF HICKORY
POINTE, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 39-41, FIRST AND ROCHESTER
PART ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB09-00002)
Comment: The preliminary plat was approved by the City Council on March 10,
2009. Staff recommends approval of the final plat subject to approval of legal
papers and construction drawings. It is anticipated that legal papers and
construction drawings will be approved prior to the May 19 City Council
meeting. Approval will allow the development of Hickory Pointe subdivision, a
three lot, approximately 2.97-acre residential subdivision with 18 townhouse-
style condominium units located at the northwest corner of the intersection of
First Avenue and Hickory Trail.
Action:
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ITEM 5. AMENDING THE FY2009 OPERATING BUDGET.
Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive comment on amending the
FY2009 budget. Included is an amendment summary.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
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Action:
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ITEM 6. ASSESSING A $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST HEAD HUNTERS GLASS, INC.,
PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE SECTION 453A.22(2) (2009)
Comment: This hearing is the time designated for the Council to consider whether to
adopt a Resolution assessing the $300.00 civil penalty authorized by Iowa Code
section 453A.22(2) against Head Hunters Glass, Inc., 114 1/2 E. College Street.
Section 453A.22(2) provides that, after a hearing, a $300.00 civil penalty will be
assessed to a retail cigarette permit holder when and if that permit holder's employee
violates Iowa Code section 453A.2(1) by selling or providing tobacco to a minor. As a
part of the hearing, the Council will be provided with information establishing an
employee of permit holder Head Hunters Glass, Inc., violated Iowa Code section
453A.2(1). The permit holder's representative will then have the opportunity to provide
the Council with information s/he deems appropriate. The Council will then decide
whether to assess the requested civil penalty and, if it decides to do so, will adopt an
appropriate Resolution. The hearing will not provide the opportunity for public
comment.
a) CONDUCT HEARING
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ITEM 7. APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A FORM OF LOAN AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $6,685,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2009C, AND LEVYING A TAX TO
PAY THE NOTES
Comment: This resolution provides final authorization for the issuance of
$6,685,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes. The Tax Exemption Certificate
sets out in detail a number of facts, promises and obligations which must be met and
agreed to by the City in order to maintain these Notes as tax exempt. The Continuing
Disclosure Certificate is being executed and delivered for the benefit of the holders and
beneficial owners of the notes and in order to comply with the Securities Exchange
Commission (SEC) rule 15c2-12(b)(5).
a) CONSIDER A MOTION APPROVING TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE
Action:
b) CONSIDER A MOTION APPROVING CONTINUING DISCLOSURE
CERTIFICATE
Action:
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ITEM 8. APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A FORM OF LOAN AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $5,840,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2009E, AND
LEVYING A TAX TO PAY THE NOTES.
Comment: This resolution provides final authorization for the issuance of
$5,840,000 General Obligation Refunding Capital Loan Notes. The Tax Exemption
Certificate sets out in detail a number of facts, promises and obligations which must be
met and agreed to by the City in order to maintain these Notes as tax exempt. The
Continuing Disclosure Certificate is being executed and delivered for the benefit of the
holders and beneficial owners of the notes and in order to comply with the Securities
Exchange Commission (SEC) rule 15c2-12(b)(5).
a) CONSIDER A MOTION APPROVING TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE
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ITEM 9. APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A FORM OF LOAN AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $505,000 TAXABLE
GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2009D AND LEVYING A
TAX TO PAY THE NOTES.
Comment: This resolution provides final authorization for the issuance of $505,000
General Obligation Capital Loan Notes. The Continuing Disclosure Certificate is being
executed and delivered for the benefit of the holders and beneficial owners of the notes
and in order to comply with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) rule 15c2-
12(b)(5).
a) CONSIDER A MOTION APPROVING CONTINUING DISCLOSURE
CERTIFICATE
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY PARKS RECREATION
AND TRAILS MASTER PLAN FINAL REPORT AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.
Comment: The Parks and Recreation Commission and staff recommend the adoption
of the Iowa City Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan Final Report and Executive
Summary developed by GreenPlay, LLC. The Parks & Recreation Commission
reviewed and adopted the proposed Master Plan at their meeting of March 11, 2009.
This plan is the result of one and a half years of work with the community, Commission,
and Council; and has recommended a set of long term and short term goals for the
department. Council received copies of the Master Plan at their January 28, 2009
Council meeting and the documents is available on the City website. This item was
deferred from the April 6 Council meeting to allow a joint meeting to be scheduled with
the Parks & Recreation Commission and City Council, and that meeting is scheduled
for May 18.
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY'S
APPLICATION FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TSIP) FUNDS
FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON BENTON STREET AND ROHRET ROAD.
Comment: This resolution will allow the City to apply for funds from the Iowa
Department of transportation Traffic Safety and Improvement Program for LED speed
signs in school zones. See attached memo for a description of the proposed project.
Action:
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ITEM 12. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT
t~] - l k3 PROGRAM (HMGP) ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN.
Comment: FEMA has announced that the City has been awarded Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program ("HMGP") funds to purchase properties in Parkview
Terrace Subdivision and along Taft Speedway for flood mitigation purposes. As part
of the HMGP grant process, the City must submit an administrative plan that explains
how the program will be implemented and administered in Iowa City, including such
items as the valuation methodology, purchase offer terms, appeals process, duplication
of benefits calculation and demolition. The administrative plan is attached to the
resolution. There is a memo from staff in the packet with additional information.
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ITEM 13. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE
APPROXIMATELY 19.5 ACRES OF VACANT LAND SOUTH OF TAFT SPEEDWAY
nQ_ (g~4- WITH A STATE COMMUNITY DISASTER GRANT.
Comment: Although the 19.5 acres of vacant land south of Taft Speedway owned by
Parkview Evangelical Free Church is in the 100-year floodplain, it is not eligible for
the federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (a/k/a the "FEMA buyout"). In House
File 64 passed this spring, the State of Iowa established a disaster recovery program
entitled "Community Disaster Grants" for, among other reasons, to provide funds to
local governments to purchase land that is not eligible for the FEMA buyout. City staff
has negotiated a purchase agreement with the owner that requires City Council
approval, a copy of which is attached to the resolution. The funds to purchase the
property will be from this state grant; there is no local match. The negotiated price is
what the seller purchased the land for in 2004.
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ITEM 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SANDUSKY STORM
yq- ~ ~S SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Comment: The City of Iowa City must acquire right-of-way, fee title, permanent
easements and/or temporary construction easements to construct the Sandusky Storm
Sewer Improvements Project. This project includes the installation new storm sewer
along the south side of Sandusky Drive from Taylor Drive to Pepper Drive. In addition,
the storm sewer pipe size will be increased north of Sandusky Drive to a detention
pond in the area to accommodate storm water flows.
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ITEM 15. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
oq _ ' ~ ~ MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDFILL GAS COLLECTION SYSTEM 2009
EXPANSION PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Tuesday, May 12`h and the following
bids were received:
Summers Enterprise, Inc. Masonville, IA $227,928.10
Terra Engineering & Const. Madison, WI $280,398.00
Shaw Environmental & Infrast. Baton Rouge, LA $304,860.00
J.B. Holland Const. Decorah, IA $314,739.25
Bockenstedt Excavating Iowa City, IA $325,720.00
Engineer's Estimate $ 345,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Summers
Enterprise, Inc. of Masonville, Iowa. The project will be funded with Landfill revenues.
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ITEM 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING ONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLE TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE BURLINGTON TREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
REHABILITATION~OJECT.
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Comment: Bids for this pr ct will be opened on Tue ay, May 19th. Staff will review
the bids and will make a reco endation for award at th formal council meeting. The
estimated construction cost is $ ,300 and will be funde y 50% Iowa Department of
Transportation, 25% University of wa and 25% City of Iowa City. The City's share
will be funded with Road Use tax proc ds.
Action:
ITEM 17. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of
age unless specific qualifications are stated.
a) Airport Zoning Brd of Adiustment -One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term ending December 31, 2011.
(Carl 'lliams resigned) (2 males and 0 females currently serve).
b) Airport Zoning Brd of Adiustment -One vacancy to fill afive-year term January
1, 2009 -December 31, 2013. (Term expires for Dennis Keitel) (2 males and 0
females currently serve).
c) 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
ferr,~les curr~e~ serve).
d) Appeals, Board of -One vacancy to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -
December 31, 2013, one for a Mechanical Professional. (Term expires for Tim
Fehr (5 males and 1 female currently serve).
e) Human Rights Commission -One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective
upon appointment, ending January 1, 2010. (Joy Kross resigned) (4 males and
4 females~urren~~{ly serve)o ,
f) Youth Advisory Commission - Otte vacancy to fill atwo-year term
One (1) person -Tate High
January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010.
3 m sand 3 females currently serve)
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TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
RE: Additions/Revision May 19, 2009
CONSENT CALENDAR (Additions):
ITEM 2g(7) Judy Leonard, Eric Knight: Increasing Crime in SE Iowa City
(10) Barbara Stellmach: lows '
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ITEM 16 (Revision) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
~g - ~ ~7 ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE BURLINGTON
STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Tuesday, May 19 and the following bids
were received:
Base Bid Base Bid +
Alternate Bid
Iowa Brid e & Culvert of Washin ton, IA $584,732.00 $802,492.00
SPS Infrastructure, Inc. of St. Paul, MN $590,720.00 $857,391.40
Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, IA $632,068.53 $885,440.53
En ineer's Estimate $408,807.12 $660,207.12
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Iowa Bridge & Culvert for
base bid only in the amount of $584,732.00. Funding will be 50% Iowa Department of
Transportation, 25% University of Iowa, and 25% City of Iowa City. The City's share will be
funded with Road Use Tax proceeds and General Obligation Bonds.
ITEM 18d (Addition) Telecommunications Commission -One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment, ending March 13, 2012. (Brett Gordon
resigned) (3 males and 1 female currently serve). See correspondence included
in Council packet.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24,
2009.
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ITEM 18. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be
18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [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:
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a) Board of Adjustment -One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, plus a five-year term ending January 1, 2015. (Ned Wood
resigned) (2 males and 2 females currently serve).
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2009.
New:
b) Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy for a Longfellow
Representative to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending
March 29, 2011. (Carl Hirschman resigned) (4 males and 5 females currently
serve). See correspondence included in Council packet.
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c) J Linrarv. Boars of Trustees - ~ nree vacancies to fill six-year terms July 1, 2009
-July 1, 2015. (Term expires for Linzee Kull McCray, Thomas Dean, William
Korf) (4 males and 2 females currently serve).
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009.
ITEM 19. COMMUNITY COMMENT (IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM 20. CITY COUNCIL INFORMA
ITEM 21. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a) City Manager.
b) City Attorney.
c) City Clerk. (~
ITEM 22. ADJOURNMENT
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TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
RE: Additions/Revision May 19, 2009
CONSENT CALENDAR (Additions):
ITEM 2g(7) Judy Leonard, Eric Knight: Increasing Crime in SE Iowa City
(10) Barbara Stellmach: lowa~i~y-F2-at~t~andiin~
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ITEM 16 (Revision) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
_ Og - ~ ~7 ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE BURLINGTON
STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Tuesday, May 19 and the following bids
were received:
Base Bid Base Bid +
Alternate Bid
Iowa Brid e & Culvert of Washin ton, IA $584,732.00 $802,492.00
SPS Infrastructure, Inc. of St. Paul, MN $590,720.00 $857,391.40
Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, IA $632,068.53 $885,440.53
En ineer's Estimate $408,807.12 $660,207.12
Public Works and. Engineering recommend award of the contract to Iowa Bridge & Culvert for
base bid only in the amount of $584,732.00. Funding will be 50% Iowa Department of
Transportation, 25% University of Iowa, and 25% City of Iowa City. The City's share will be
funded with Road Use Tax proceeds and General Obligation Bonds.
ITEM 18d (Addition) Telecommunications Commission -One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment, ending March 13, 2012. (Brett Gordon
resigned) (3 males and 1 female currently serve). See correspondence included
in Council packet.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24,
2009.