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Home My WebLink About2004-07-06 Agenda Subject to change as finalized by the City Cleric For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. I ~ 1 Iowa City ':::'-=_4!t ~~W;!S City Council Agenda "'<::..~ ....,~ -~ C¡TY OF IOWA C¡TY Regular Formal JULY 6, 2004 - 7:00 p.m. City Hall - Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street www.icgov.org ~ ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER. ~ ROLL CALL. ITEM 2. PROCLAMATION. ~~ a. Golden Rule Golden Stars 4-H Club Week: July 25-31 (pJ\L~~ b. Persons with Disabilities Day: July 24, 2004 ~ r¿t<./¡ ~rilA/ ~~'/~i1 ~WL ITEM 3. CONSIDER ADOPTION 0 THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR ~......J AMENDED. a. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. 1) June 14, Regular Council Work Session 2) June 15, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete b. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (recommendations to Council become effective only upon separate Council action). 1) Board of Adjustment: March 10, 2004 2) Board of Adjustment: April 14, 2004 3) Airport Commission: May 13, 2004 4) Airport Commission: May 13. 2004 5) Historic Preservation: May 27, 2004 6) Human Rights Commission: March 23, 2004 7) Charter Review Commission: May 19, 2004 8) Housing & Community Development Commission: May 20, 2004 9) Public Library: May 27, 2004 10) Telecommunications Commission: May 24, 2004 .,...---- .-.---.---...-.----.-.---.+---- -...-. .... ....-.--.....-.--.--.-.. ...-- - n____..___ July 6, 2004 City ofIowa City Page 2 11 ) Planning and Zoning Commission: June 3, 2004 Recommendation: Approve an amended Planned Development Housing Plan of Village Green Part XX, a 5.84-acre, two-lot, 19 dwelling unit plan located on the north side of Wintergreen Drive west of South Jamie Lane. Recommendation: Approval of a preliminary and final plat of Village Green Part XX, a 5.84-acre, two-lot residential subdivision, subject to Staff approval of legal papers and construction plans prior to Council consideration. Recommendation: Approval of an application for vacation of 3,400 square feet of alley right-of-way located south of 500 2,d Avenue subject to: 1) The conveyance to the City of a 20-foot by approximately 100-foot area of right-of-way along the west property line of 500 2,d Avenue; 2) The retention of any necessary utility easements; 3) To the conveyance of the right-of-way being approved concurrently with the approval of the ordinance vacating the alley; 4) The inclusion of a curb where the vacated alley right-of-way intersects 2nd Avenue. c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: 1) Class C Liquor License for GFP, Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 West. 2) Outdoor Service Area for GFP, Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 West. 3) Class C Liquor License for Roy L. ChopeklWalter L. "Bud" 011, Post #17 dba American Legion, Roy L. Chopek Post #17,3016 Muscatine Avenue. 4) Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Aerie #695, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Inc., dba Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 West. 5) Class C Liquor License for Vito's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Vito's, 118 E. College St. 6) Class C Liquor License for New Walt's, Lid., dba Memories, 928 Maiden Lane. 7) Special Class C Liquor License for Zio Johno's, Inc., dba Zio Johno's Spaghelli House, 953 S. Riverside Dr. 8) Special Class C Liquor License for Mei Hei Lin, dba China Moon, 1931 Broadway St. 9) Class C Beer Permit for FAP Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's East, 2303 Muscatine Ave. 10) Class E Liquor License for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market St. 11 ) Class E Liquor License for Hartig Drug Company, Inc., dba Hartig Drug Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd. July 6, 2004 City of Iowa City Page 3 o4--J~/ 12) Resolution to issue Dance Permit to Iowa City Aerie #695, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Inc., dba Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 West and New Walt's, Lid., dba Memories, 928 04 - f'1:J.. Maiden Lane. 13) Resolution to issue Cigarelle Permits. d. Motions. 1) CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,193,841.19 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 31,2004 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. Setting Public Hearings. o4--1'l3 1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO AMEND A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1-C IN TOWER PLACE AND PARKING, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 3, 2004. Comment: In June of 2002, the City Council approved a Real Estate Contract - Installments pursuant to which the City is selling Unit 1-C of the Tower Place & Parking condominium regime to United Action for Youth (UAY) for a total price of $500,000. Pursuant to the contract, UAY paid $225,000 of the purchase price in August of 2002 when they received a CDBG award in that amount. The contract calls for UA Y to pay the balance of the purchase price in installments of $125,000 on or before July 1, 2004, and $150,000 on or before July 1, 2005. UAY has requested that the contract be amended to allow them to pay the balance of the purchase price in installments of $100,000 on or before December 1, 2004, and $175,000 on or before December 1, 2005. A copy of the wrillen request is included in the Council packet. This resolution declares City Council's intent to amend the contract in accordance with the request, and sets public hearing for August 3, 2004. .-..--..--..- -~ ..------ -.----',----..---.--,----------.- July 6, 2004 City of Iowa City Page 4 f. Resolutions. 04--/<¡,4 1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOT 155 LAKESIDE ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: Iowa State Bank and Trust Company, Iowa City, Iowa has requested that the City approve a Subordination Agreement for Lot 155, Lakeside Addition, to reduce the homeowner's interest rate from 7.5% to 5.875%. On July 6, 1999, the owner of the property received a loan from the City of Iowa City for $26,500 through the Tenant to Ownership Program administered by the Iowa City Housing Authority. A review of the appraisal completed 6/8/2004 confirms that there is enough equity in the property to cover the City's second lien position. 04 - I <is 2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1011 6TH AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: The owners of the property located at 1011 6th Avenue received assistance through the City of Iowa City's TARP Program in amount of $53,094.91. The loans have been paid off; thus the liens need to be released. 04- 'i, 10 3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD EXTENSION - BOX CULVERTS PROJECT. Comment: The City of Iowa City must acquire right-of-way, fee title, permanent easements andlor temporary construction easements to construct the Mormon Trek Boulevard Extension - Box Culverts Project. The project includes box culvert construction for the Mormon Trek Boulevard Extension Project in the area of US Highway 921. 04 - I'll 4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA HIGHWAY 1 (DODGE STREET) 1 NORTHGATE DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT. Comment: This 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. .-._- July 6, 2004 City of Iowa City Page 5 g. Correspondence. 1) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Changing 1 HOUR LIMIT 8-5 MON-FRI sign on the north side of Lafayette Street approximately 50' west of the intersection with S. Dubuque Street to NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE 2) Pam Hinman: Invitation to Allegiant Event 3) Bud Beacham: Iowa City Airport-Possible Lead Poisoning of your Residents 4) Traffic Concern at Court and Scott Intersection: Jeff and Linda Stewart, Tom and Sue Ward [Staff response included] 5) Airport Commission: Randy Hartwig, John L. Krstenansky, Dale Shultz 6) Alisa Meggill: C.H.I.L.D. at City Hall 7) Patricia Santangelo: Mayor Offers Plan to End Homelessness 8) Adalino Cabral: Open Letter to the Government of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and other State Governments 9) Tom Hayden and Charlie Funk: Cedar Rapidsllowa City Technology Corridor 10) Mallhew Hayek: Annual Community Development Celebration and Awards Ceremony 11) Lu Barron: Public Leadership Summit Meeting 12) Sherry Christoffer: Raising Funds for A.D.A. Celebration 13) Joshua Schamberger: University Athletics/Herky on Parade Press Release 14) Historic Preservation: Paula O. Brandt, Paul & Cynthia Broderick 15) Jessica Aimone: Kirkwood Community and IC Public Bus System 16) Kevin Keyser: MCI Closing Telemarketing Operations at Call Center 17) Scolly Hayward: Skateboard Park 18) Helen Burford: Gilbert-Linn Nomination to the National Register of ~ Histori« Places ~ END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. . CA'-. -n/ .~ ~/ K"~t7,,!-,, ITEM 4. COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM] Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information" item. ...?/...J ~...J . - - ._--- "_.- ..~ I! ! CITY OF IOWA CITY ~~=_IO!t ~~~~~ MEMORANDUM "'-'" .-l1li.' ~ r , ........ .. TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public FROM: City Clerk DATE: July 6, 2004 RE: Additions to 7/6 aqenrl~ ------- ~ CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. - 3g (18) Jill Gaulding: Gilbert-Linn Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places ITEM NO. - 3g (19) Scott Kading: Linn Street Block Party August 28. PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED, July 1: ITEM NO. -15 b RESOLUTION RECINDING RESOLUTION NO. 03-377 AND AMENDING THE FUNDING TERMS FOR EXTEND THE DREAM FOUNDATION FROM IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND. Comment: On December 16, 2003 the City Council approved Resolution #03-377 that provided $60,000 in funding for this project. The Resolution stated that these funds be a grant equally distributed for three years. Extend the Dream Foundation has requested that the grant terms be amended to allow for a one-time disbursement of the grant. On July 1, 2004 the Iowa City City Council Economic Development Committee recommended approval of the applicant's request to disburse the grant in one lump sum instead of over the 3-year period identified within Resolution #03-377. ITEM NO. -15 c RESOLUTION APPROVING FUNDING FOR OASIS FALAFEL, LLC FROM IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Comment: On July 1 the Iowa City City Council Economic Development Commillee recommended $25,000 in funding for this project. The Council Economic Development Commillee has recommended that these funds be as a loan at 4% interest for a term of 5 years. Said project will create at least two full-time equivalent positions for a low-moderate income persons. - -- -----.' --'^..~------,.,._.. -..'----,. -~ ._-._..~._,._---- July 6, 2004 City of Iowa City Page 6 ITEM 5. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. a) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 3 ON A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (25+ DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.34 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF S. GILBERT STREET SOUTH OF RALSTON CREEK. Comment: at its June 17 meeting, by a vote of 4-2 (Hansen & Freerks voting in the negative, Anciaux absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of amending the Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommended denial in a report dated June 3. Approval of this amendment will allow this property to be rezoned to High-Density Multifamily Residential (RM- 44). Action:J,~~~/t&'£2 {'Y// ~"""AJ b) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 3 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 1.34 ACRES FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE TO HIGH DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-44) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 520-522 S. GILBERT STREET. (REZ04-00012) Comment: at its June 17 meeting, by a vote of 4-2 (Hansen & Freerks voting in the negative, Anciaux absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended denial in a report dated June 3. Approval of this rezoning will allow this property to be redeveloped with high- density multifamily buildings rather than commercial or mixed-use with commercial and apartments as allowed by the current CC-2 zoning. The applicant has requested expedited consideration. Correspondence included in Council packet. Action: I}¡/Ú~~ Ivæ~ aee~ t ~- a'Ç'''' cg"M\,~"_\.'~_ ~ - ~ ------ ~~ Ø;¿Jlt/d~ .- July 6, 2004 City of Iowa City Page 7 c) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 3 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 2.2 ACRES FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING - HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, OPDH-12, TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING - MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, OPDH-8, FOR LOT 77 OF WALDEN WOOD PART 6, LOCATED AT THE NORTHERN TERMINUS OF JENSEN STREET. (REZ04- 00006) At its June 17 meeting, by a vote of 5-1 (Brooks voting no, Anciaux absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning and of the preliminary OPDH plan and preliminary plat. Staff recommended approval in a report dated June 3. Approval will allow for the development of ten zero-lot dwellings on ten lots at the northern end of Jensen Street. The applicant has requested expedited consideration. Correspondence included in Council packet. Adi~:SX¡;:;J;~'_< , ./ :;;~ d) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 3 ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTHERN CUL-DE-SAC RIGHT-OF- WAY OF JENSEN STREET (VAC04-00002). At its June 17 meeting, by a vote of 5-1 (Brooks voting no, Anciaux absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of vacating the northern cul-de-sac right-of-way of Jensen Street, subject to the preliminary plat for Lot 77 of Walden Wood Part 6 being approved. Staff recommended approval in a report dated June 3. Approval will allow for new right-of-way for Jensen Street to be established as part of the development plan for Lot 77 of Walden Wood Part 6, a ten-lot subdivision and planned development. Action: ~/r'/~~ r:T¿7/ o~ _..._..,._~..,. ~~ ._--_._--_.._-".~~--_._---_.~---_.._....- --------- July 6, 2004 City of Iowa City Page 8 e) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 3 ON AN ORDINANCE FOR A REZONING TO AMEND THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY MEDIUM DENSITY MUL TI-FAMIL Y RESIDENTIAL (OPDH-20) PRELIMINARY OPDH PLAN FOR OAKNOLL LOCATED NORTH OF BENTON STREET AND EAST OF GEORGE STREET. (REZ04-00015) Comment: At its June 17 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Anciaux absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning to amend the preliminary OPDH plan for Oaknoll. Staff recommended approval in a report dated June 17. Approval of this rezoning will allow up to 52 congregate housing units on 2.12 acres of property located north of Benton Street and east of George Street. Action: t./â~~1 ~ß~·./.-.-) /Y~~ f) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 3 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 75.25 ACRES FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE-FAMILY (ID-RS) ZONE TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAYI LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (SAO/RS-5) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF FOSTER ROAD. (REZ04-00013) Comment: It is anticipated that the Planning and Zoning Commission will make a recommendation regarding this item at their July 15 meeting. Staff recommended deferral in a report dated July 1 pending review of the tree protection plan, grading and erosion control plan, and resolution of other deficiencies. Upon resolution of these items, staff recommended approval. Approval will allow for the development of Mackinaw Village Estates, a 75.25 acre subdivision including two 16-unit multifamily buildings, 72 townhouse style dwellings and 93 single family lots. Action: f Jl~ / ctl ÆtJ /7/f ~ ( g) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 3 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 1.2 ACRES FROM COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO-1) ZONE TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC- 2) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1901 BROADWAY STREET. (REZ04-00016) Comment: It is anticipated that the Planning and Zoning Commission will make a recommendation regarding this item at their July 15 meeting. Staff recommended approval in a report dated July 1. Action: Lt);Þ'~/!/~~ aØP~ --~- ------- ._----~----,-..._---_..,.._-,-.,....-.....__.__._--~---, July 6, 2004 City of Iowa City Page 9 h) REZONING APPROXIMATELY 35.05 ACRES OF PROPERTY FROM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PARK ZONE, RDP, TO OFFICE COMMERCIAL ZONE, CO-1, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, FOR PROPERTY ALONG THE EASTERN PORTION OF NORTHGATE DRIVE IN NORTHGATE CORPORATE PARK. (REZ04-00007) Comment: At its April 15 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Shannon absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, subject to a minimum 1-acre lot size and preservation of an existing landscaped parkway easement along Northgate Drive. The rezoning would alter the permitted uses in this portion of Northgate Corporate Park, and would eliminate a 1989 Conditional Zoning Agreement on the property that affected how lots are developed. Staff recommended approval in a report dated April 15. Letter from Glen Siders requesting expedited action in Council packet. 1) PUBLIC HEARING (Continued from 6/15 meeting) Action: r1.o ~::if:.... e:-:::;- u. ~ .~\'~ ~l) ~ O..t/æ 2) CON~ANCE (Deferred from 6/15 meeting) (FIRST CONSIDERATION) Action:1!JMlh",,~~(fJ;t2 ~.~ Ý/r::? 'l-' 7 'ð ~/~ ~ "0 i) APPROVING AN AMENDED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING PLAN (OPDH-5) PLAN FOR VILLAGE GREEN PART XX. Comment: At its June 3 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the amended Planned Development Housing Plan for Village Green Part XX, a 5.84 acre, two-lot development with 19 dwelling units. The amended plan would permit a third garage stall on 7 of the 19 dwellings. Staff recommended approval in a report dated June 3. 1) PUBLIC HEARING Action: fìo (þAP..J a/~¿~ e.Ê. 2) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION) Action: (!/) i 0/ (JßA~ I~L.- #ð ~ . - ~.-r~' -~'-'~~-~--'---'-----'- ---_.--~_._-- July 6, 2004 City of Iowa City Page 10 j) VACATING 3,400 SQUARE FEET OF ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY EAST OF 2ND AVENUE, SOUTH OF A STREET Comment: At its June 3 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of vacating the 3,400 square foot alley right- of-way, subject to conditions regarding utility easements, and the conveyance to the City alley right-of-way in an alternative location to avoid a dead-end alley right-of-way. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions in a report dated June 3. The applicant does not wish to pursue vacation at this time and no action is needed. PUBLIC HEARING Action: n{J ~art°A~ 04-- 1-1 3D k) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 3.72 ACRES FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE TO PUBLIC (P) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF MALL DRIVE. (REZ04-00010) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: At its May 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a report dated May 20. This rezoning is for the Alternative High School to be built by the Iowa City Community School District. Acto, íP~~ ;J!!:ø,y«/~Jif~ 04-- 41 ~I I) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 10 ACRES FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT MUL TIFAMIL YIHISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY (ID-RM/OHP) ZONE TO INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE FAMILYIHISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY (ID-RS/OHP) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2460 S. GILBERT STREET. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: At its May 20 meeting, by a vote of 6-1 (Hansen voting no), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a report dated May 20. Approval of this rezoning will allow the property to be subdivided into two 5-acre parcels. Action: ii~!{j::t;:~ tt/~~~ð;~~~ 0···.·..-- -----..- .._~.~...----,----,-----_....._- July 6, 2004 City of Iowa City Page II m) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE, SECTION 14-6J-2, TO ALLOW CONSIDERATION OF REDUCTION OF LOCAL PUBLIC STREETS IN A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH) ZONES. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: At its May 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a report dated May 20. This amendment will allow the City to consider the reduction of public street W~dthS from 28 f~~dth of 26 feet. Action: (¡.J/~..-...J)~ ~ ~ c¡..-O~4 ( ~e'~ ~ ~II ~ u: IU9 ITEM 6. APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS FORM OF CONTRACT AND TIMATE OF COST FOR INSTALLING A NEW LIGHTING SYSTEM ON MERCER PARK BASEBALL DIAMOND #1, 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 will increase the lighting level on this particular field to high school standards, in order for this facility to serve as City High's home field, while continuing to serve the Babe Ruth program. Directional lighting will be used to direct more light onto the field of play, with less spillover outside the field of play. The Iowa City Community School District will reimburse the City for all costs associated with this project. The estimated cost for installation is $35,000. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action: nO t:YJ.t.L-; ~ÂA û.1l 0<'\- Iq'( b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION , Action: U~A~þ( á!/~J o?ß/LV -,.-?J p6 u "-r'"~ ..".~" n"'"_'___n___._.___._~_~___~ --- .---..-- July 6, 2004 City of Iowa City Page 12 ITEM 7. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST ADDENDUM TO THE 04 - I 'lq AGREEMENT FOR ARTIST'S SERVICES FOR DESIGN AND EXECUTION OF ARTWORK FOR THE COURT STREET TRANSPORTATION CENTER (fka NEAR SOUTHSIDE TRANSPORTATION CENTER) AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAID ADDENDUM. Comment: As noted in a memorandum dated June 4, 2004 and included in the Council packet, delays in the commencement of construction of the Transportation Center, changes in the scope of the project, and the need for structural modifications to the childcare center fence have precipitated the need for changes in the agreement between Dahlquist Clayworks and the City for the art components of the Transportation Center. Action: ~(~ l/t:; C1f' '£J ITEM 8. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GENERAL CONCEPT FOR THE 04 - ¡C¡D NORTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ART PROJECT. Comment: The City Council approved the establishment of the Neighborhood Art Project at their March 11, 2003 meeting. Four neighborhoods have been working since that time to develop their Neighborhood Art proposal. Two neighborhoods, Longfellow and Goosetown have had their projects approved and work is being completed on their artwork and it's installation. The Public Art Advisory Commillee has review the Northside neighborhood art concept proposal for the installation of 30-35 aluminum street markers depicting 5 different architecture features in Northside neighborhood. This project is estimated not to exceed $15,000. When the final design plans are completed, the City Council will be asked to review the proposal, costs and contract. Action: ~/J~/ 817~Çâf to/Y~"Afi'l ;% ITEM 9. CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM 0-'\ - I c¡ \ OF AGREEMENT WITH CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC., IOWA CITY, IOWA AND FIXING A DATE FOR A HEARING OF AUGUST 3, 2004, ON THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS OR NOTES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 419 OF THE IOWA CODE. Comment: Christian Retirement Services, Inc., Oaknoll Retirement Residence, University Heights and Iowa City is requesting assistance in financing a new project. Correspondence from Ally. Robert Downer is included in the agenda. Action: ¡)~~>~f-~,~~~ W~% ¡)~/~ æéé~ July 6, 2004 City of Iowa City Page 13 ITEM 10. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT GRANT FUNDS FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF -º-4 - 1'1 À TRANSPORTATION FOR AN INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT THE INTERSECTION OF GILBERT STREET AND PRENTISS STREET AND BOWERY STREET. Comment: The intersection of Gilbert Street and Prentiss St./Bowery St. has been identified as a high collision intersection in Iowa City. This project will add left-turn lanes on the north and south approaches on Gilbert Street. The Engineering Division has estimated the cost of the project to be $420,000 and the Iowa DOT has safety funds for which this project qualifies. If the grant is not awarded, the project will not be completed at this time. Staff memo included in Council packet. Action: ¿e?'O/v;;::;;r 7/Ó &". V'1/ / ITEM 11. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR TRAFFIC D4 - ¡q2J SAFETY IMPROVEMENT GRANT FUNDS FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR AN INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 6 AND SCOTT BLVD. Comment: The intersection of U.S. Highway 6 and Scoll Blvd. has been identified as an intersection with an increasing number of collisions in Iowa City. This project will add left-turn lanes on all of the approaches at this intersection. The Engineering Division has estimated the cost of the project to be $890,000 and the Iowa DOT has safety funds [$500,000] for which this project qualifies. If the grant is not awarded, the project will not be completed at this time. See staff memo included with Item 10. Action: IJ~~ I tØ ,£} {'d/lr/~ ~ /' ITEM 12. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE 04 - 101\ PARKING DIVISION OF THE PARKING AND TRANSIT DEPARTMENT BY DELETING ONE MAINTENANCE WORKER II - PARKING SYSTEMS POSITION AND CREATING ONE MAINTENANCE WORKER I - PARKING SYSTEMS POSITION. Comment: A Maintenance Worker II - Parking Systems position is currenlly vacant. Following a review of the duties of this position it has been determined that the classification of Maintenance Worker I is more reflective of the duties being performed. This change will result in a first year salary savings of up to $7,500. Action: A.,;/;:// áJ~ù 7k ÇL::?h~ / July 6, 2004 City of Iowa City Page 14 ITEM 13. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE 04 - /C,S MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CLEAR CREEK TRAIL PROJECT. Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Tuesday, June 22,d and the following bids were received: Streb Construction Co. Iowa City, IA $ 47,248.50 All American Concrete, Inc. West Liberty, IA $ 55,040.00 Metro Pavers, Inc. Iowa City, IA $ 55,527.50 Engineer's Estimate $ 53,800.00 Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract Streb Construction Company of Iowa City, Iowa. The project will be funded by General Obligation Bond proceeds. Action: â)~/ ¿h,//~ 'pb ~~ ITEM 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR 04- Ie¡ /P TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BENTON HILL PARK DEVELOPMENT. Comment: The bid opening for this project was held June 29, 2004 and four bids were received as follows: G & R Miller Construction Washington $121,395.00 MBA Concrete North Liberty $129,241.50 All-American Concrete West Liberty $144,899.00 Vieth Construction Reinbeck $146,180.00 Consultant's Estimate $170,335.00 A staff recommendation on award of this bid will be made at the City Council work session on July 6th. This project will be funded with General Obligation Bonds. Action: ~;h/t/œ~L?yr'lâ/ 7/¿J ctJl rQ /' July 6, 2004 City ofIowa City Page 15 ITEM 15. 0-.., CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ANIMAL SERVICES DIVISION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME 04- - (cr1 PAY PLAN Comment: A review of the activities and tasks in the Animal Care and Adoption Center indicates that a restructuring of current positions will allow the Center to provide beller services to the public. Additionally, reclassification of two positions is appropriate to reflect a change in assigned duties. A current vacancy in the division offers the opportunity for these changes to be made at this time. The number of employees will remain the same and the cost of these changes results in an FY05 savings of $83.00. Staff memo included in Council packet. Action: I)~~''o % ~-~ Ud""Þ:,.~ ITEM 16. 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.] New: a. Librarv. Board of Trustees - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 2005. (Shaner Magalhaes resigned) (4 Males and 4 Females currently serve). See correspondence included in Council packet. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25,2004. Previous: b. Human Riohts Commission - Two vacancies to fill unexpired terms ending January 1, 2005. (Catherine Fribley and Chris Bushman resigned) (4 Males and 3 Females currently serve). APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JULY 21,2004. c. Airport Zonino Brd of Adiustment - One appointment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2006. (Carl Williams resigned) (2 Males and 0 Females). d. Airport Zonino Brd of Adjustment - One appointment to fill an unexpired plus a five-year term ending December 31, 2008. (2 Males and 0 Females). e. Historic Preservation Commission - One appointment (Woodlawn District Representative) to fill a three-year term March 29, 2003 - March 29, 2006. (Term expired for Peter Jochimsen) (7 Males and 2 Females currently serve). ,- . .-.---..-..----.,-, ~. .......,..---- ._ ·___"___~___~_.'_'_'_M_~____._~_."__ , ---.-"- _._--~-- I! ! CITY OF IOWA CITY :::~--~!t ~~W;!S MEMORANDUM ~... ~IIIII" ...,.. .. TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public FROM: City Clerk DATE: July 6, 2004 RE: Additions to 7/6 agenda CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. - 3g (18) Jill Gaulding: Gilbert-Linn Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places ITEM NO. - 3g (19) Scott Kading: Linn Street Block Party August 28. -~~--- ---·-·-·--------.___m:t_.*..~ _ __ _ _ _____ PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED, July 1: ----- ITEM NO. -15 b RESOLUTION RECINDING RESOLUTION NO. 03-377 A 04-- ¡c¡ç- . AMENDING THE FUNDING TERMS FOR EXTEND THE DREA ~;:;( FOUNDATION FROM IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND. Comment: On December 16, 2003 the City Council approved cwß;/ :;:;10 Resolution #03-377 that provided $60,000 in funding for this project. The Resolution stated that these funds be a grant equally distributed for three years. Extend the Dream Foundation has requested that the grant terms be amended to allow for a one-time y~ disbursement of the grant. On July 1, 2004 the Iowa City City Council Economic Development Commillee recommended approval of the applicant's request to disburse the grant in one lump sum instead of over the 3-year period identified within Resolution #03-377. ITEM NO. -15 c RESOLUTION APPROVING FUNDING FOR OASIS FALAFEL, 04- Iqq ,0-- LLC FROM IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK () GRANT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND AND bJ1AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING , AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. LW~ ~\D Comment: On July 1 the Iowa City City Council Economic if: Development Commillee recommended $25,000 in funding for this . project. The Council Economic Development Committee has recommended that these funds be as a loan at 4% interest for a terrn of 5 years. Said project will create at least two full-time equivalent positions for a low-moderate income persons. ...,.. -- .-.,....--.......-- ------------- -- -.----- I ~ 1 CITY OF IOWA CITY --= -~ t~ai~'t MEMORANDUM -..;;;:.,... ...l1li.'- ........~ TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public FROM: City Clerk DATE: July 1, 2004 RE: \~~ditions to 7/6 agenda ITEM NO. - 15 b"" RESOLUTION RECINDING RESOLUTION 0.03-377 AND . AMENDING THE FUNDING TERMS FOR XTEND THE DREAM '~UNDATION FROM IOWA CITY'S CO UNITY DEVELOPMENT OCK GRANT - ECONOMIC DEVEL MENT FUND. '. Com~nt: On December 16, 2003 th City Council approved Resolution #03-3n that provided $60,000 in fu ing for this project. The Resolutio stated that these funds a grant equally distributed for three years. Exte d the Dream Founda on has requested that the grant terms be amended allow for a one-' e disbursement of the grant. On July 1, 2004 the 10 City City Co cil Economic Development Committee recommended ap roval of e applicant's request to disburse the grant in one lump sum inst d of ver the 3-year period identified within Resolution #03-377. ITEM NO. - 15 c RESOLUTION AI'! RO ING FUNDING FOR OASIS FALAFEL, LLC FROM IOWA C Y'S C MUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT- ECONOMIC VELOPM T FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGE o ACT AS C EF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND SUBMIT LL NECESSARY OCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPA MENT OF HOUSING ND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. C ment: On July 1 the Iowa Ci City Council Economic Development ommittee recommended $25,000 funding for this project. The Council Economic Development Com ittee has recommended that these funds be as a loan at 4% interest for a term of 5 years. Said project will create at least two full-time equivalent sitions for a low-moderate income persons. - * * * * July 6, 2004 City ofIowa City Page 16 f. Police Citizens Review Board - One vacancy to fill a four-year term September 1, 2004 - September 1, 2008. (Term expires for John Strallon) (3 Males and 1 Female currently serve). APþ~UST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2004. ITEM 17. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). ~Ô·--- ITEM 18. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION. oL///~/ ITEM 19. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF. a. City Attorney. ~CJ ~ b. City Clerk. -ô - c. City Manager. -0-- ITEM 20. ADJOURNMENT. ~IIV~ . 1. ð-ó aØJ~ __._ .__.~_ __ ___ ___...._..u._ ___.......__........___._ ----.--.--. ---.--.-