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Iowa City
City Council Agenda
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Regular Formal
November 15~ 2005 - 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) Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week - November 14-19, 2005
ITEM3. OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARD - SHIMEK ELEMENTARY
a) Melissa McCoy
b) Jordyn Theisen
ITEM 4, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS,
a) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting - Fiscal Year
Ended June 30, 2004
ITEM 5. 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. November 1, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete
2. November 7, Special 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. Telecommunications Commission: September 26, 2005
2. Civil Service Commission: October 25, 2005
3. Senior Center Commission: September 27, 2005
4. Public Library Board of Trustees: September 22, 2005
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c) Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal:
1. Special Class C Liquor License for India Caf~ Corp., dba India Cafe,
227 E. Washington St.
d) Motions.
1. CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $9,199,531.03 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 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.
e) Setting a Public Hearing.
o_.q~ ~c~z~ 1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO AMEND A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WAL-MART
REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST FOR APPROXIMATELY 21.76
ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING WITHIN LOTS 10 THROUGH 17 OF
NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION AND LOTS 2,
THROUGH 4 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
SUBDIVISION - PART TWO, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR DECEMBER 13, 2005
Comment: The City has entered into a purchase agreement for the sale
of approximately 21.76 acres of property lying within Lots 10 through 17
of North Airport Development Subdivision and Lots 2 through 4 of the
North Airport Development Subdivision - Part Two to Wal-Mart Real
Estate Business Trust. Said purchase agreement, as previously
amended, provides for closing to occur no later than January 31, 2006,
unless a later date is mutually agreed to in writing by the City and Wal-
Mart. Extension of the closing date provided for in the purchase
agreement is necessary for completion of the contingencies, and Wal-
Mart has requested that purchase agreement be amended such that the
closing shall take place not later than July 31,2006. A copy of Wal-Mart's
written request for the amendment is included in the Council packet. Staff
memorandum included in Council packet.
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2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
~ ~-~ ~ DECEMBER 13, 2005 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET / SAND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
NAPOLEON LANE TO SYCAMORE STREET 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 grading, paving, storm sewer, water
main and related construction of South Gilbert Street form Napoleon
Lane to Sycamore Street. This is a joint project with Johnson County.
The City share will be funded by General Obligation Bonds.
3. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
o~-~._~.~ DECEMBER 13, 2005 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD EXTENSION - WILLOW
CREEK TO OLD HIGHWAY 218 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 consists of the extension of Mormon Trek
Boulevard from Willow Creek to a point southeast of Old Highway 218.
Associated work includes the construction of a reinforced concrete box
culvert, the installation of water main and an 8' wide sidewalk, and the
addition of a right-turn lane to Old Highway 218 at the intersection with
Mormon Trek Boulevard.
c) .%~ ~ ~ 4. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO A LEASE
AGREEMENT FOR THE LEASE OF APPROXIMATELY 5,000
SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE LOCATED WITHIN THE
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING, AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON SAID LEASE AGREEMENT FOR DECEMBER 13,
2005.
Comment: The Iowa City Public Library Building contains commercial
space being marketed for lease for commercial use. The Library
Director has negotiated a lease agreement for the lease of
approximately 5,000 square feet of said commercial space to Primus
Telecommunications Inc. for a term of five (5) years with renewable
options. This resolution sets public hearing on the proposed lease for
December 13, 2005.
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f) Resolutions.
Q S ~' ~ ~ 1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES.
Comment: This resolution includes the following changes:
Increase the maximum depository balance at U of I Credit Union. We
are recommending an Increase in the depository limit at U of l Credit
Union from $30 million to $50 million. Additional investments would be
collateralized by an increased letter of credit. We are recommending
that Regions Bank be added to the list of depositories with a depository
limit of $35 million. Investments at this institution would be collateralized
by the state sinking fund. We are recommending that Bank of the West
be added to the list of depositories with a depository limit of $50 million.
Investments at this institution would be collateralized by the state
sinking fund.
toF~---~...~ 2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, BOX CULVERT, TILE LINE,
WATER MAIN, PAVING AND CONCRETE TRAIL PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR RIDGE - PART TEN A, AND
DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
OE;-~(oO 3. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS FOR
WINDSOR RIDGE - PART THIRTEEN.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
4. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
o..~-2>~ STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF
COURT STREET LOCATED WITHIN WINDSOR RIDGE - PART
FOURTEEN, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN
FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
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0..~-- ~6~ 5. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOT 1 OF WINDSOR RIDGE - PART
TWENTY-ONE, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN
FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
o_~ ~ ..~3 6. 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
708 5th AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 708 5th Avenue received
assistance through the City of Iowa City's Housing Rehabilitation
Program. The loan has been paid off; thus the lien needs to be
released.
o.5-~(,:>~ 7. 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 COUNTRYWIDE FULL SPECTRUM LENDING DIVISION,
SIMI VALLEY, CALIFORNIA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 708 5th
AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Countrywide Full Spectrum Lending Division Mortgage, Simi
Valley, California has requested that the City approve a Subordination
Agreement for 708 5th Avenue. On November 16, 2004, the owner of
the property received loans from the City of Iowa City's Housing
Rehabilitation Program. The property has enough equity to cover the
City's lien position.
o.~,-- '~ 8. 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
1228 LOUISE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property located at 1228 Louise Street
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.
November 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 6
9. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
O..~- ~/~ EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST CO., IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT '1713 WILSON STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Comment: Hills Bank and Trust Co. has requested that the City approve
a Subordination Agreement for 1713 Wilson Street. On April 12, 2000,
the owners of the property received loans from the City of Iowa City's
Housing Rehabilitation Program. The property has enough equity to
cover the City's lien position.
10. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN REGARDING
BEAM REINFORCEMENT AT THE IOWA CITY WATER TREATMENT
PLANT.
Comment: Howard R. Green Co. is the City's consulting engineer in
connection with the Iowa City Water Treatment Facilities project. During
the progress of the panel replacement work by Knutson, the City's
contractor, Howard R. Green examined the roof beams which were
installed and constructed in accordance with the plans and
specifications for the project prepared by Howard R. Green and
identified a need for additional beam reinforcement on the north side of
the Water Treatment Plant and installation of a post-tension system.
This agreement provides that Howard R. Green shall be responsible for
all costs associated with the beam reinforcement.
11. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CITY OF IOWA CITY
2006 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Comment: See letter enclosed in Council packet.
g) Correspondence.
1. Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Removal of NO PARKING
ANY TIME signs in front of 1007 Bloomington Street, and
reestablishing the NO PARKING MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY
8 AM-5 PM designation.
2. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Removal of parking meter in the
500 block of North Clinton Street. Move NO PARKING CORNER TO
HERE and NO PARKING 2AM to 6AM TOW AWAY ZONE signs
approximately 30 feet north.
November 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 7
3. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of NO PARKING
ANY TIME signs on both sides of Freedom Court.
4. Geoffrey Lauer: Transit needs
5. Rod Sullivan: An opportunity to work together
6. Rod Sullivan: TIFs
7. Philip Swartzendruber: Intersection of US 6 and Heinz Road [staff
response included]
8. Saul Mekies: Telecommunications Commission budget process
9. Mark Patton: Habitat for Humanity
10. Jim Knapp: Public Power
11. Jim Clayton: Press Citizen Interview with Peter Nathan
12. Jeff Dennis: Assistance with Court record [Staff response included]
13. Adam Zarifis: Jail overcrowding
14. Terry Hokanson: Solving the Gas Pump Pinch
15. June Braverman: Jay Honohan's guest opinion in the Iowa City
Press Citizen
16. Brian Flynn and Leah Cohen: Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board
17. Nick Hale: PAULA citations
18. Jeff LeMaster: Intersection of Friendship and 1st Ave [Staff response
included]
19. Ann Sullivan: Iowa City Hospice Proclamation
20. Scott Flaherty: Proclamation questions [Staff response included]
21. LaDonna Wicklund: Recommendation of The Moving Crew
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. ~'./~_.
ITEM 6. 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 November 15, 2005 agenda
~ ITEM NO. 5g (21) Beppie Weiss: Recommendation of The Moving Cr
~ (Bus Depot)
~ (22) Dennis Saeugling: Public Power
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ITEM 7. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a) ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
CODE" BY: REPEALING CHAPTERS 4, 6 AND 9 AND REPLACING THEM
WITH THE NEW TITLE 14 ZONING CODE, AMENDING PORTIONS OF
CHAPTERS I AND 5, RENUMBERING CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 AND
11, AND REPEALING CHAPTER 12.
Comment: At its August 18 meeting, by a vote of 4-1, (Shannon voting in the
negative, Anciaux/Smith absent) the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the proposed Zoning Code. Council intends to
continue until December 13, 2005.
1. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED FROM 10/5,10/10, 10/'18, 11/1, 11/7)
Action: ~
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b) REZONING PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-8)
TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY - MEDIUM DENSITY
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (OPDH-8) FOR LOTS LOCATED ON
CATSKILL COURT~W't~?~~THE EAST HILL SUBDIVISION. (REZO5-00012)
Comment: At its October 20 meeting, by of vote of 4-0 (Anciaux, Shannon and
Smith absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission Recommended approval.
Staff recommended approval in a memorandum dated October 20, 2005.
Approval will allow the continuation of the existing pattern of duplex
development in the East Hill Subdivision.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
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2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Action:
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C) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 51.9 ACRES FROM JOHNSON COUNTY RESIDENTIAL
(R) TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON AMERICAN LEGION
ROAD (REZ05-00018) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At its September 1 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to a Conditional Zoning
Agreement specifying the developer's responsibility for contributing to the cost
of the improvement of American Legion Road. Staff recommended approval
with conditions in a Staff report dated September 1.
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d) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM CENTRAL
BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2) ZONE TO CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT
(CB-5) ZONE, MIXED USE (MU) ZONE AND PUBLIC (P) ZONE, FOR
CERTAIN AREAS CURRENTLY ZONED CB-2 LOCATED SOUTH OF
DAVENPORT STREET AND NORTH OF JEFFERSON STREET. (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Staff has prepared an alternative ordinance that excludes the area
that is being protested for rezoning from CB-2 to CN-I.
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e) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM CENTRAL/~~
BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2) ZONE TO CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB-
5) ZONE, AND HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-44) ZONE,
FOR CERTAIN AREAS CURRENTLY ZONED CB-2 LOCATED SOUTH OF
JEFFERSON STREET AND EAST OF GILBERT STREET. (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Staff has prepared an alternative ordinance that excludes the area
that is being protested for rezoning from CB-2 to MU.
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f) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM CENTRAL
BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2) ZONE TO CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT
(CB-5) ZONE AND PLANNED HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
(PRM) ZONE FOR THE AREAS CURRENTLY ZONED CB-2 LOCATED
SOUTH OF BURLINGTON STREET AND WEST OF LINN STREET. (REZ05-
00016) (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: At its August 18 meeting, by a vote of 5-0 (Anciaux and Smith
absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated August 18, 2005. This
recommendation is based on the proposal to eliminate the CB-2 zone from the
zoning code. Staff recommends this item be deferred indefinitely until adoption
of the new development code.
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g) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTIES CURRE
ZONED RESIDENTIAL FACTORY-BUILT HOUSING (RFBH) ZONE, TO
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING-HIGH DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
(OPDH-12) ZONE (REZ05-00017). (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: At its August 18 meeting, by a vote of 5-0 (Anciaux and Smith
absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated August 18, 2005. This
recommendation is based on the proposal to eliminate the RFBH zone from the
zoning code. The proposed OPDH-12 zone will allow existing manufactured
housing parks to remain as currently developed. Staff recommends this item be
deferred indefinitely until adoption of the new development code.
h) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM
DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-8) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING
OVERLAY - MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (OPDH-8) FOR LOTS
LOCATED ON LONGFELLOW PLACE WITHIN THE LONGFELLOW MANOR
SUBDIVISION. (REZ05-00010) (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: At its August 15 meeting, by a vote of 5-0 (Anciaux and Smith
absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated August 18, 2005. Approval will allow
the continuation of the existing pattern of duplex development in Longfellow
Manor. Staff recommends this item be deferred indefinitely until adoption of the
new development code.
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i) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM
DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-8) TO HIGH DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-
12) FOR LOTS LOCATED ON DODGE STREET COURT WITHIN THE
JACOB RICORD'S SUBDIVISION. (REZ05-00011) (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: At its August 18 meeting, by a vote of 5-0 (Anciaux and Smith
absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated August 18, 2005. Approval will allow
the continuation of the existing pattern of duplex development in Jacob Ricord's
Subdivision. Staff recommends this item be deferred indefinitely until adoption
of the new development code.
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j) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM
DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-8) TO HIGH DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-
12) FOR LOTS LOCATED SOUTH AND EAST OF WHISPERING MEADOWS
DRIVE WITHIN THE WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION. (REZ05-
00013) (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: At its August 18 meeting, by a vote of 5-0 (Anciaux and Smith
absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated August 18, 2005. Approval will allow
the continuation of the existing pattern of duplex and zero-lot line development
in Whispering Meadows Subdivision. Staff recommends this item be deferred
indefinitely until adoption of the new development code.
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05- ~1'~,~ k) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-
WAY IN AN ALLEY BLOCK 13, COUNTY SEAT, A PORTION OF SOUTH
MADISON STREET AND A PORTION OF DES MOINES STREET IN IOWA
CITY COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY 1.31 ACRES (VAC05-00007). (PASS
AND ADOPT)
Comment: At its September 15 meeting, by a vote of 5-0 (Brooks recused,
Plahutnik absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval of the vacation of a portion of Madison Street, south of Prentiss Street,
and Des Moines Street, subject to retention of any necessary utility easements.
Staff recommended approval in a report dated September 15, 2005. Approval
of this vacation will allow the right-of-way to be acquired by the University of
Iowa.
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ITEM 8. AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF PORTIONS OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN AN
ALLEY IN BLOCK '13, COUNTY SEAT, A PORTION OF SOUTH MADISON STREET
AND A PORTION OF DES MOINES STREET, TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.
Comment: The City Council is considering passage and adoption of an ordinance
vacating the above-referenced right-of-way. The University of Iowa, owner of adjacent
property, wishes to acquire said right-of-way from the City without compensation. This
resolution declares the City Council's intent to convey the above right-of-way property
to the University of Iowa, without compensation.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
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c~.~- ~j::,c~ ._ b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
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ITEM 9. AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT IN THE
PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD.
Comment: To facilitate the installation of utilities and development within the Peninsula
Neighborhood Development Neighborhood Second Addition, Peninsula Development
Company LC and MidAmerican Energy Company are requesting that the City grant
MidAmerican a utility easement on property currently owned by the City and located to
the north of Foster Road, Walker Circle, a private alley and Lot 51 currently located
within Peninsula Neighborhood Second Addition. The property subject to the proposed
easement is ultimately to be conveyed to Peninsula Development Company LC pursuant
to the Peninsula Neighborhood Development Agreement, and the easement is
consistent with the proposed development of the land as shown on the approved
preliminary plat. This Resolution authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
easement agreement approved by the City Attorney's Office, Public Works and Planning
& Community Development.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
o ~--- 3 '~O b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
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ITEM 10. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED
"USE OF PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED
"COMMERCIAL USE OF SIDEWALKS," TO LIMIT FENCES TO THREE (3) FEET IN
HEIGHT, TO ALLOW SIDEWALK CAFES ONLY IN ZONE 1 IN CITY PLAZA, TO
CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF AMENITY, AND TO REQUIRE ANCHORED
FENCING EXCEPT IN THE WINTER MONTHS, AND CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "CITY
PLAZA," SECTION 7, ENTITLED "USE OF CITY PLAZA," PARAGRAPH A TO
CLARIFY THAT SIDEWALK CAFES ARE A PERMITTED COMMERCIAL USE IN
CITY PLAZA. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Staff is proposing a series of amendments to the sidewalk caf6 ordinance,
which are summarized in a memo from the City Manager in the packet. Except for the
amendment that would limit the caf6s to Zone 1 in City Plaza, the amendments primarily
clarify the current ordinance and codify present policy
ITEM11. ~f"~I'~IDER A RE~LUTION REBI~ING TX'E' PROJECT FOR THE
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND
FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Comment: The previous bid on the Longfellow project was rejected at the November
2, 2005 Council meeting. Staff is recommending the project be re-bid at this time.
ITEM 12. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 05-334.
Comment: This resolution makes two changes to the previous resolution establishing
the Youth Advisory Commission. First, the applicants must be age 15-17 or 18-21 on
the date their application is filed rather than the date of their appointment to the
Commission. Second, a parent or guardian must sign the application of a person
applying for an age 15-17 seat. This resolution repeals the previous resolution passed
on October 18, 2005.
^ction:
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ITEM 13. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN ADDENDUM TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
,~ --- ~ '7o~. TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE HIGHWAY 6
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - LAKESIDE DRIVE TO 420TM STREET, STPN-6-7(66)--
2J52.
Comment: This project will widen Highway 6 from Lakeside Drive to 420th Street to a
three-lane roadway. This addendum to the agreement provides for a 65% Iowa DOT
and 35% Iowa City funding split for the Highway 6 improvements. It also requires the
City to pay for 100% of the improvements on Industrial Park Road and 100% of the
signal installation at Heinz Road. The estimated construction cost for the project is
$2,540,000. The approximate City share is $897,000. The local share of this project
will be funded with GO Bonds and Road Use Taxes.
ITEM 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARKING FIBER PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were received on November 8, 2005. Staff is
continuing to review the bids and request that the award of the contract for the project
be deferred until the December 13, 2005 Council meeting.
ITEM 15. 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. Youth Advisory Commission -
Four Vacancies - Two Year Terms
January 1, 2006 - December 31,2007
Two (2) persons -Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing
Two (2) persons -Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing
Three Vacancies - One Year Term
January 1, 2006 - December 31,2006
Two (2) persons -Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing
One (1) person-Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2006.
November 15, 2005 City of Iowa City Page 15
Previous:
a. Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March 1,
2010. (Carl Williams resigned) (4 Males and 0 Females currently serve).
b. Airport Zonin.q Brd of Adiustment - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term
ending December 31, 2006. (Carl Williams resigned) (3 Males and 0 Females
currently serve).
c. Airport Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill a six-year term January 1,
2006 - December 31,2011. (Term expires for Mark Anderson) (4 Males and 0
Females currently serve).
d. Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008. (Term expires for Tammara
Meester) (2 Males and 2 Females currently serve).
e. Appeals, Board of - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December
31,2008. (Anna Buss resigned) (6 males and 0 females currently serve).
f. Human Riqhts Commission - One vacancy to fill a three-year term January 1,
2006 - January 1, 2009. (Term expires for David Shorr) (3 Males and 5
Females currently serve).
g. Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term
ending January 1, 2007. (Sarah Walz resigned) (6 Males and 2 Females
currently serve).
h. Public Art Advisory Committee - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms January
1,2006 - January 1, 2009. (Term expires for Charles Felling, James Hemsley)
(1 Male and 2 Females currently serve).
i. Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill a three-year term January 1,
2006 - December 31, 2008. (Term expires for Lori Benz) (2 Male and 4
Females currently serve)
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2005.
ITEM 16. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM 17. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
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ITEM 18. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a) City Attorney.
b) City Clerk. --
c) City Manager.