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Iowa City
City Council Agenda
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Regular Formal
March 1, 2005 - 7:00 p.m.
City Hall - Harvat. Hall
4:1.0 E. Washington Street www.icgov.org
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER. ~ ,~ ~"' -~
ROLL CALL.
ITEM 2. PROCLAMATION.
a) Special Olympics Month - March 2005 ~~
b) American Red Cross Month -March 2005 ~_ ^
c) International Women's Month - March 2005 ~
ITEM 3. OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARD - REGINA ELEMENTARY
a) Philip Buatti
b) Matt Lincoln
c) Vicki Symmonds
ITEM 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS.
a) Iowa City Kickers
ITEM 5. STATE OF THE CITY MESSAGE
ITEM 6. 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. February 14, Regular Council Work Session
2. February 15, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete
March 1, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 2
b. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any
recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon
separate Council action).
1) Planning and Zoning Commission: January 6, 2005
2) Historic Preservation Commission: January 8, 2005
3) Board of Adjustment: January 12, 2005
4) Airport Commission: January 13, 2005
5) Historic Preservation Commission: January 13, 2005
6) Planning and Zoning Commission: February 3, 2005
7) Housing and Community Development Commission: January 20, 2005
8) Parks and Recreation Commission: December 8, 2004
9) Charter Review Commission: January 13, 2005
10) Charter Review Commission: January 14, 2005
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal:
1) Class B Beer Permit for Stuff, Corporation dba Godfather's Pizza, 531
Highway 1 West.
2) Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore
#1 & Regal Liquor, 1720 Waterfront Dr.
3) Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #3, 1201 N. Dodge
St.
d. Motions.
1) CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $9,828,018.20 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1
THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2005, 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.
March 1, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 3
e. Setting a Public Hearing.
o E,-~ , 1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SEI-rlNG A PUBLIC HEARING ON
MARCH 22, 2005 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE 2005 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 resur~acing and
chip sealing of various streets throughout Iowa City and various City
Park's parking lots.
C~c~-- ~/~ 2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
MARCH 22, 2005 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE CAMP CARDINAL ROAD EXTENSION 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 includes paving of Camp Cardinal Road from
Melrose Avenue to Highway 6 in Coralville. It also includes grading
work and the installation of sidewalks, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and
water main. This is a joint project with the City of CoraIville, and
Southgate Development.
o~-~'7 3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAILING AND
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMMENCE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE LANDFILL
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR
THE PROJECT; AND SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
APRIL 5, 2005.
Comment: The City of Iowa City must acquire right-of-way, fee title,
permanent easements and/or temporary construction easements to
construct the Landfill Construction Project. State law requires the City to
give notice to agricultural property owners whose properties may be
affected. This notice will notify all potentially affected property owners of
their opportunity to present their views on the project and proposed
acquisition of property rights at the public hearing. This notice protects
the City's right to condemn if necessary. This project includes
construction of landfill cells to the west of the current landfill site.
March 1, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 4
~ ~- ff~: 4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
MARCH 22, 2005 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED
"CITY FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED
"SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND
PENALTIES," ARTICLE 5, ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL,"
OF THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE OR CHANGE RESIDENTIAL
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FEES.
Comment: This proposed ordinance would increase residential solid
waste collection fees by approximately three percent (3%). Currently the
fee is $12.10 per month; the increase will change the fee to $12.50. This
action is necessary due to annual increases in operational costs. The
last fee increase was in May of 2002.
· f. Resolutions.
o .~-~ 1) 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 1504 RIDGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 1504 Ridge Street
received assistance through the City of Iowa City's Housing
Rehabilitation program. The loans have been paid off, thus the liens
needs to be released.
~- I00 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
530 3rd AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 530 3r~ Avenue received
assistance through the City of Iowa City's Housing Rehabilitation
Program. The terms of the loan have been satisfied; thus the lien needs
to be released.
c~.~ ~/or 3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS
REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A MORTGAGE,
AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1603 JACKSON AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 1603 Jackson Avenue
received assistance through the City of Iowa City's Housing
Rehabilitation Program. The terms of the loan have been satisfied; thus
the liens need to be released.
March 1, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 5
g. Correspondence.
1) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of HANDICAP
PARKING in the 10 block of Amber Lane.
2) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of two 1-HOUR
LIMIT PARKING 8AM-SPM MON-FRI With ARROW signs on the west
side of Teeters Court. Removal of 15-MINUTE LOADING ZONE
8AM-5 PM MON-FRI with ARROW sign from the north terminus of
Teeters Court extending 90 feet to the south.
3 JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Renewal of three cab stations
located in the 400 block of College Street.
4 Anna Gay: 180 Year Old Oak Tree
5 Reza Hussain: Iowa City Angels Baseball Team (x2)
6 Paul VanDorpe: Parking Ticket Concern [Staff response included]
7 Senior Center Parking: Bebe Ballantyne, Howard and Jo Hensch, Jay
Honohan, Lucy and Michael Karnell, Bernice Kovaciny, Charles Kreeb,
June Maluchnik, Dawn Rogers, James E. Scheib, Helen Simmons,
Margaret Stokely, Joe Teslik
8) Senior Center Budget: June Braverman, Patricia N. Ephgrave
9) Lisa Collier: Preserve our City
10) James B. Buxton: Gilbert-Linn Historic District
11) Dennis Bricker: Dubuque Street/Foster Road Traffic Signal
12) Scott Kading: Appeal of the Iowa Historic Preservation
Commission's decision for 13 S. Linn Street
13) Dawn Freerks: Graphic Violence in Iowa City
14) Garry and Betsy Klein: Budget Teach In for Neighborhood Assoc.
15) Jake Gerot and Matt Noel: Johnson County Para-Transit Facility
[Staff response included]
16) Jim Knapp: Public Power and Wal-Mart
END OF CON,SENT CALENDAR.
ITEM ?. COMMUNITY COMMENT {ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA}. [UNTIL 8 PM]
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information"
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
RE: Additions to March 1, 2005 Agenda
Consent Calendar:
ITEM NO. 6g (7) Grover Rosenkild, Mary Mullinnix: Senior Center Parking
(17) Alisa Meggitt: Lucas Elementary Read-a-Thon
(18) Elizabeth Foster Hill for Lowell Soike, David Rust and Joy
Smith, Molly Ramer: Gilbert-Linn Historic District (See item
6g(10)
(19) Kevin Owens, Gary Sanders: Student Liaison
TO: Mayor, Oi~ Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk ~
RE: Additions to Marbl 2005Ag~
Consent Calendar:
ITEM NO. 6g (7) Rosenkild, Mary Mullinnix: Senior Center Parking
(17) Ali litt: Lucas Elementary Read-a-Thon
(18) Hill for Lowell Soike, David Rust and Joy
Moll ~mer: Gilbert-Linn Historic District
(1 ;yin Owens,
March 1, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 6
ITEM 8. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 22 ON A
RESOLUTION ANNEXING APPROXIMATELY 62.03 ACRES OF TERRITORY
LOCATED NORTH OF HIGHWAY 1, WEST OF HIGHWAY 218 AND EAST OF
KITTY LEE ROAD (ANN04-00001)
Comment: At their February 17 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Shannon absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated December 16, 2004, and in subsequent memoranda
dated February 11 and February 17. The territory proposed for annexation is
undeveloped, vacant property proposed for commercial development.
Action:
b) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 22 ON
AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION
FROM COUNTY A1 TO CC-2, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
(APPROXIMATELY 16.05 ACRES), C1-1, INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL
(APPROXIMATELY 20.22 ACRES), CO-1, OFFICE COMMERCIAL
(APPROXIMATELY 10.92 ACRES) AND RR-1, RURAL RESIDENTIAL
(APPROXIMATELY 2.83 ACRES), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF
HIGHWAY 1, WEST OF HIGHWAY 218 AND EAST OF KITTY LEE ROAD
(REZ04-00030)
Comment: At their February 17 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Shannon absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions
related to infrastructure improvements, funding, landscaping, fencing and
sanitary sewer provision. Staff recommended approval in a report dated
December 16, 2004, and in subsequent memoranda dated February 11 and
February 17. The rezoning will allow for development of MWD Davis Addition, a
commercial development proposed for this property.
Ac, on:
c) CONSIDER A MOTION SE'I-I'ING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 22 ON
AN ORDINANCE VACATING UNIMPROVED DANE ROAD, NORTH OF
MORMON TREK BOULEVARD (VAC05-00001)
Comment: At their February 17, 2005, by a vote of 6-0 (Shannon absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated February 17. The pavement in this segment of Dane
Road was removed as part of the Mormon Trek Boulevard project.
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March 1, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 7
d) AMENDING THE ZONING CODE, SECTION '14-6-O SIGN REGULATIONS, TO
PERMIT ELECTRONIC CHANGEABLE COPY SIGNS IN THE COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL (CC-2), HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (CH-l) AND INTENSIVE
COMMERCIAL (C1-1) ZONES.
Comment: At its February 3rd meeting by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of amendments to the sign
regulations to allow electronic changeable copy signs. Staff recommended
approval in a memorandum dated January 27.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
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2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
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e) TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 25.67-ACRES BY AMENDING A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY - LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (OPDH-5) PLAN IN ORDER TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL ZERO-
LOT LINE DWELLINGS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON WINTERGREEN
DRIVE (REZ04-00017/SU B04-00017).
Comment: At its January 20 meeting by a vote of 5-1 (Brooks voting against),
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions
of the proposed rezoning in order to revise the OPDH Plan to permit Village
Green, Part XXIII and XXIV, an 83-1ot residential subdivision. Staff
recommended deferral in reports dated December 16, 2004 and January 6,
2005 until certain conditions were met. The Planning and Zoning Commission
reviewed a revised Preliminary OPDH Plan at its February 17 meeting. By a
vote of 6-0 (Shannon absent) the Commission recommended that the revised
plan be denied. In a letter dated February 23, the applicant requested that this
rezoning be deferred indefinitely.
1. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED FROM 2/15)
Action:
2. CONSIDER AN ORDINAN6E (FIRST CONSIDERATION) (DE
FROM 2/15)
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March 1, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 8
c, :J ~ [~,2. f) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL
PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN PART XX, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB04-00015)
Comment: At their June 4, 2004 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to legal papers and
construction plans being approved prior to City Council consideration. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated June 3, 2004. Construction plans are
approved; legal papers are anticipated to be approved. Village Green Part XX
is a 7.0 acre, two-lot residential subdivision intended for 19 dwelling units.
Action:
ITEM 9. AMENDING TITLE 14 ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 3,
"CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE G, "STORMWATER COLLECTION, DISCHARGE AND
RUNOFF," TO CREATE AN ILLICIT 'DISCHARGE AND CONNECTION
STORMWATER ORDINANCE.
Comment: This is the first reading of an ordinance that establishes methods for
controlling the introduction of pollutants into the City's stormwater drainage system and
is required by Federal law and the City's NPDES permit.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
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March 1, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 9
ITEM 10. APPROVING THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S STREAMLINED 5-YEAR
PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2005 - 2009 AND STREAMLINED ANNUAL PLAN FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2005.
Comment: The Public Housing Authority is required to update Agency Plans under the
Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 ("QHWRA"). The Streamlined 5-
Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2005 - 2009 and the Streamlined Annual Plan for 2005
advises HUD, residents and members of the public of the Iowa City Housing Authority's
mission for serving the needs of Iow income and very Iow- income families, and the
Housing Authority's strategy for addressing those needs for the next 5 fiscal years. The
Iowa City Housing Authority met the QHWRA requirement that the plans be made
available to the public 45 days in advance of this public hearing. The plans are available
in print in the ICHA Iowa City Housing Authority office and the internet via the e-
documents section of the website: www.icqov.or.q/icha (Memorandum included in
Council packet)
a) PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
C> ~ -- ]0~ b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action:
ITEM 11. TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S AMENDED HOUSING
CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV) ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN.
Comment: The Iowa City Housing Authority is proposing changes to our policies
regarding interim reexaminations, portability procedures, and assignment of bedroom
sizes (subsidy standards). (NOTE: a staff memo containing more detailed information
is included in Council packet).
a) PUBLIC HEARING
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C> ~ -- /0 "~ , b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
March 1, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 10
ITEM 12. APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETVVEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND PRICE PROPERTIES FOR APPROXIMATELY 21.76 ACRES OF PROPERTY
LYING WITHIN LOTS 10 THROUGH 17 OF NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
SUBDIVISION AND LOTS 2 THROUGH 4 OF NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
SUBDIVISION - PART TWO, AND THE DISPOSITION OF SAID PROPERTY IN
ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
Comment: The North Airport Development Subdivision and North Airport Development
Subdivision Part Two include commercial lots, which have been marketed for sale to
the general public. The City has negotiated a purchase agreement with Price
Properties, a land acquisition agent for Wal-Mart, which requires City Council approval.
This resolution approves of the purchase agreement and authorizes the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute all documents necessary to dispose of said property in accordance with
said purchase agreement. Airport Commission has recommended approval.
Correspondence included in Council Packet.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
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IIEM 13. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE IOWA CITY CHARIER, CHAPIER
{DEFINITIONS) AND SECTIONS 2.03 (ELIGIBILl'l~t), 2.05 (COMPENSATION), 2.1'1
,t~,.~ -- ¢15.2 (COUNCIL ACTION), 2.12 (PROHIBITIONS), 3.01 (NOMINATION), 3.02 (PRIMARY
ELECTION), 4.03 (ABSENCE; DISABILITY OF CITY MANAGER), 4.04 (DUTIES OF
CITY MANAGER), 5.02 (APPOINTMENT; REMOVAL), 5.03 (RULES), 6.02
(DISCLOSURE OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES), 6.03 (DEFINITION),
6.04 (VIOLATIONS), 7.01 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), 7.02 (COMMENCEMENT OF
PROCEEDINGS; AFFIDAVIT), 7.03 (PETITIONS; REVOCATION OF SIGNATURES),
7.04 (PROCEDURE AFTER FILING), 7.05 (ACTION ON PETITIONS), 7.06
(RESULTS OF ELECTION), 8.01 (CHARTER AMENDMENTS), AND 8.02 (CHARTER
REVIEW COMMISSION) AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CHARTER REVIEW
COMMISSION. (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: This ordinance adopts all of the recommendations of the Charter Review
Commission. Both a "redlined" version of the Charter and a "clean" copy of the
Charter reflecting all of the proposed changes were previously provided to Council.
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March 1, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 11
ITEM 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT BY
JOHNSON COUNTY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET
IMPROVEMENTS - NAPOLEON LANE TO CITY LIMITS PROJECT. (DEFERRED
FROM 2/1 AND 2/15)
Comment: Bids for this project were opened by the Iowa Department of Transportation
on Wednesday, January 19th and the following bids were received:
Cedar Valley Corp. Waterloo, IA $ 4,307,230.01
Peterson Contractors, Inc. Reinbeck, IA $ 4,365,276.37
Foley Construction Co. Davenport, IA $ 4,383,292.97
Streb Construction Co., Inc. Iowa City, IA $ 4,496,159.16
Metro Pavers, Inc. Iowa City, IA $ 4,526,652.01
Engineer's Estimate $ 4,009,660.63
Public Works and Engineering recommends deferral of the award of the contract to
Cedar Valley Company of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This is joint project with Johnson
County. The City's cost share of the project is estimated at $ 882,400 and will be
funded by General Obligation bond proceeds. The County has rejected the bids at their
meeting on February 17. No City actio_n is required.
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ITEM 15. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING FUNDING FOR LEAR CORPORATION
/O4~ RELATED TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACT AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND SUBMIT ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AND\OR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT.
Comment: On February 17, 2005 the City Council Economic Development Committee
recommended $250,000 in local funding for this project as the local match for a
Community Economic Betterment Account (CEBA) application submitted to the State
of Iowa on behalf of the Lear Corporation. Staff memorandum enclosed in Council
packet.
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March 1, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 12
ITEM 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL
]O'-t' ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
"' FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT ACCOUNT (CEBA) FUNDS TO
ASSIST THE LEAR CORPORATION.
Comment: The City of Iowa City will be the sponsor for an application to the State of
Iowa for $500,000 in CEBA funding to assist the Lear Corporation facility in Iowa City.
See enclosed application to the State of Iowa for financial assistance.
Action:
ITEM 17. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY'
-[o~ , APPROVING THE APPL. ICATION OF LEAR CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE
OF RECEIVING BENEFITS UNDER 2003 IOWA ACTS, HOUSE FILE 677, THE NEW
~CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM (NCIP).
Comment: The State of Iowa approved this program to spur new capital investment.
Benefits provided by the State include a refund for any Iowa sales, service or use tax
paid to contractors or subcontractors for construction materials during the construction
phase of the project and an Research and Development investment tax credit of up to
5% to be used against the business' State of Iowa corporate income tax liability. The
Iowa Department of Economic Development requires a resolution of support from the
City to enable Lear Corporation to apply for the NCIP. See item 16 - application to the
State of Iowa for financial assistance.
Action:
ITEM'18. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET EXCLUDING
/Of HUMAN SERVICES AID TO AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2006.
Comment: A public hearing was held on February 15, 2005 to receive public input on
the fiscal year (FY) 2006 Operating Budget. State law requires that the City adopt only
a one-year budget. Council now proceeds to adopt the annual budget for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2006 (FY2006) so that it may be certified to the Johnson County
Auditor by March 15, 2005 in the format required by the State. The expenditure for
Human Services Aid to Agencies totaling $433,954 will be approved by a separate
resolution.
Aot on: /
March 1, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 13
ITEM 19. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR HUMAN
SERVICES AID TO AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2006.
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Comment: See above.
ITEM 20. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THEUCITY
· 0~> -7[/ OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR FISCAL YEARS 2006 THROUGH 2008 AND THE
' ' MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR
2009.
Comment: A public hearing was held on February 15, 2005 to receive public input on
the FY2006 through FY2008 three-year Financial Plan and the multi-year Capital
Improvements Program through Fiscal Year 2009. Council now proceeds to adopt the
three-year Financial Plan and multi-year Capital Improvements Program.
Action:
ITEM21. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DIRECTING SALE OF $7,020,000 GENERAL
~.~ - z/,~, OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2005A.
Comment: Bids were received at 1:00 pm on March 1, 2005 for the sale of $7,020,000
General Obligation Bonds. This resolution ratifies and Confirms the actions of the City
Clerk and Finance Director in the determination of the most favorable bid. A completed
resolution will be presented to the City Council at the formal meeting the evening of
March 1, 2005. (Correspondence included in Council packet).
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ITEM 22. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 04-180 AND
o~- /[9 ESTABLISHING A NEW POLICY FOR USE OF FUNDS DERIVED FROM HOTEL-
MOTEL TAX.
Comment: The City Council approved reallocation of Hotel-Motel tax revenue at a
FY2006 budget work session. The new allocation will be 47.5% for police protection,
25% to the Iowa City-Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau, and 27.5% to parks
and recreation facilities.
Action:
March 1, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 14
ITEM 23. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
~,~,~,~/ a. Airport Zoninq Brd of Adiustment- One appointment to fill an unexpired term
ending December 31. 2006. (Carl Williams resigned) (3 Males and 0 Females
currently serve).
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; .~?Z/~ b. Civil Service Commission - One appointment to fill a 4-year term April 4, 2005 - April 6, 2009. (Term expires for William Cook) (0 males and 2 females).
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~ '~' ~ ~,~_ C. Historic Prese~ation Commission- Three appointments (One Longfellow
district representative) to fill 3-year terms March 29, 2005 - March 29, 2008.
(Term expires for Michael Maharw, Tim Wei~el, Amy Marie Smothers) (6
~t-' males and I
female).
d. Parks and Recreation Commission - One appointment to fill an unexpired term
ending Januaw 1, 2008. (Dave Fleener resigned) (4 Males and 4 Females
currently se~e). Due to a publication error, the deadline is being extended.
Action: 0 . ¢~ ~ /¢~~
¢ e. Telecommuni~tions Commission - Two appointments to fill 3-year terms
March 13, 2005 - March 13, 2008. (Term expires for Terw Smith, Jim Pusack)
~~ .,~ (2 males and 1 female).
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f. Deer Task Force: - At their Februa~ 15, 2005 meeting (see minutes in
Februaw 17, 2005 Information Packet), the Deer Task Force made the
following re~mmendation: Appoint Gene Szymkowiak (BiologisFScientist
Position) for term ending March 15, 2007. (3 females and 5 males currently
se~e).
Action: ~~ ~~/ ~ ,~f~~
March 1, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 15
ITEM 24. 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) Planninq & Zoninq Commission - Two vacancies to fill 5-year terms May 1, 2005 -
May 1, 2010. (Term expires for Jerry Hansen, Robed Brooks) (3 Males and 2
Females currently serve).
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2005.
ITEM 25. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM 26. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM 27. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a. City Attorney.
b. City Clerk.
c. City Manager.