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CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
Iowa City
City Council Agenda
Special Formal
January 10, 2006 - 7:00 p.m.
City Hall - Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
ITEM 1.
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ITEM 2.
PROCLAMATION.
a) Women's Right to Choose Day - January 22, 2006
ITEM 3.
RICHARD W. "DICK" LEE AWARD
Officer Robert Hartman
Officer Daniel Roth
ITEM 4.
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. December 12, Special Council Formal Official and Complete
2. December 13, Special Council Formal Official and Complete
3. December 15, 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. Public Library: November 17, 2005
2. Police Citizens Review Board: October 11, 2005
3. Senior Center Commission: November 22, 2005
4. Airport Commission: November 10, 2005
5. Parks and Recreation Commission: November 9, 2005
6. Board of Adjustment: October 12, 2005
7. Planning and Zoning Commission: December 1, 2005
8. Civil Service Commission: December 14, 2005
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c) Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New:
1. Class C Liquor License for Shirazaphone, Inc., dba Mclnnerney's Pub
and Grill, 161 Hwy 1 W.
2. Outdoor Service Area for Shirazaphone, Inc., dba Mclnnerney's Pub
and Grill, 161 Hwy 1 W.
3. Class C Beer Permit for Johncy's Convenience Store, Inc., dba Johncy's
Convenience Store, 731 S Riverside Dr.
Renewal:
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d) Motions.
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Class C Liquor License for Summit Restaurant & Bar, Inc., dba Summit,
10 S Clinton sf
Class C Liquor License for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place,
115 Iowa Ave.
Outdoor Service Area for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115
Iowa Ave.
Class C Liquor License for Water-B, Inc., dba Studio 13, 13 S Linn SI.
Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Group, LLC, dba Piano Lounge,
217 Iowa Ave.
Class C Liquor License for Chin Restaurant, Inc., dba Aoeshe
Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert SI.
Class C Beer Permit for Nordstrom Oil Company dba North Dodge
HandiMart, 2545 N Dodge SI.
Resolution to issue Dance Permit to Summit Restaurant & Bar, Inc., dba
Summit, 10 S Clinton St
CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $7,440,015.21 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1
THROUGH OCTOBER 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.
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e) Setting a Public Hearing.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO AMEND A REAL
ESTATE CONTRACT-INSTALLMENTS 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 JANUARY 23, 2006.
Comment: As amended in January 2005, the contract currently
provides for payment of the $250,000 balance of the purchase price in
installments of $125,000 on or before December 31, 2005, and
$125,000 on or before December 1, 2006. UAY has requested that the
contract be amended to provide for payment of the balance of the
purchase price in installments of $25,000 by March 1, 2006, $75,000 at
the end of 2006 and $150,000 at the end of 2007. A copy of the written
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 January 23, 2006.
f) Resolutions.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
2005 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. Staff
memorandum included in Council packet.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SOUTH GRAND AVE AND MELROSE AVE pce PAVEMENT
REPLACEMENT PROJECT (STP-U-3715(627)-70..52).
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.
g) Correspondence.
1. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of NO PARKING ANY
TIME signs with ARROWS in front of 1421 Ridge Street.
2. Snow Removal on City Streets and Sidewalks: Phoebe Ball, Terry
Dunlap, Alex Sagers,
3. Snow on City Bike Racks: Cody Gieselman, Steve Goetzelman, Mark
Wyatt
4. House Parties: James Clayton, Jill Gaulding
5. Smoking Ban: Jaclyn Kaeding
6. Zoning: Nila Haug, Joe Murphy
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7. Dennis Saeugling: Renewable Energy
8. Rod Sullivan: City Conference Board
9. Don Sanders(X2): Jake Brakes [Staff response included]
10. Christopher Traynor: Housing Inspection concern
11. Charlotte Walker: Senior Center Agenda [Staff response included]
12. Tom Smull: Cultural Advocacy Day Update
13. Rev. Courtney Ball: Mayor Invitation
14. Garry Klein: Athlete housing protest targets NCAA
15. Garry Klein(x2): Homelessness funding/grants
16. Peter Jochimsen(X2): Hunting
17. Todd Hodgkinson: Subsidizing local shops
18. Garry Klein: Congratulations to Mayor and Council Members
ITEM 5.
E"'D OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
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COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM]
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ITEM 6.
PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a) REZONING APPROXIMATELY 10.41 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RS-5) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY/LOW
DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (OSAlRS-5) FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF HIGHWAY 218 AND SOUTH OF MELROSE
AVENUE.
Comments: At its November 17 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a
report dated November 17, 2005. This approval will allow development of
Galway Hills, Part Four, a 1 0.41-acre, 24-lot residential subdivision. Approval of
the Sensitive Areas Overlay zone will allow a waiver of subdivision regulations
to allow a longer cul-de-sac than normally permitted.
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2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
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b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE
GREEN PART XXIII, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB05-00024)
Comment: At its October 6 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning & Zoning
Commission recommended approval, subject to approval of legal papers and
construction plans prior to Council consideration. Legal papers and construction
drawings have been approved. Staff recommended approval in a report dated
October 6, 2005. Approval will allow development of Village Green, Part XXIII, a
38 lot, 19.32-acre residential subdivision on Wintergreen Drive. This item was
deferred from November 1.
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c) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE
GREEN PART XXIV, IOWA CITY IOWA (SUB05-00025)
Comment: At its October 6 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning & Zoning
Commission recommended approval, subject to approval of legal papers and
construction plans prior to Council consideration. Legal papers and construction
drawings have been approved. Staff recommended approval in a report dated
October 6, 2005. Approval will allow development of Village Green, Part XXIV, a
38 lot, 6.36-acre residential subdivision on Sterling Drive. This item was deferred
from November 1.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
LACY'S RUN ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB05-00020)
Comment: At its December 15 meeting, by a vote of 5-0 (Freerks and Smith
absent) the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated December 15. Approval will allow the
development of Lacy's Run Addition, a 2-lot, approximately 17.94-acre
residential subdivision located on Conklin Lane.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT ADDITION, PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
(SUB05-00031 )
Comment: At its December 15 meeting, by a vote of 5-0 (Freerks and Smith
absent) the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated December 15. Approval will allow the
development of Kennedy's Waterfront Addition, Part Four, a 4.91-acre, 5-lot
commercial subdivision located on Southgate Avenue.
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ITEM 7. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE C ,TITLED
"USE OF PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY" TER 3, ENTITLED
~ "COMMERCIAL USE OF SIDEWALKS," T FENCES TO THREE (3) FEET IN
HEIGHT, TO ALLOW SIDEWAL S ONLY IN ZONE 1 IN CITY PLAZA, TO
CLARIFY THE DEFINITI F AMENITY, AND TO REQUIRE ANCHORED
FENCING EXCEPT WINTER MONTHS, AND CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "CITY
PLAZA," S 7, ENTITLED "USE OF CITY PLAZA," PARAGRAPH A TO
CLAR HAT SIDEWALK CAFES ARE A PERMITTED COMMERCIAL USE IN
PLAZA. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) (DEFERRED FROM 12/13)
Comment: Staff is proposing a series of amendments to the sidewalk cafe ordinance,
which are summarized in a memo from the City Manager in the packet. Except for the
amendment that would limit the cafes to Zone 1 in City Plaza, the amendments primarily
clarify the current ordinance and codify present policy. Staff recommends expedited
action. Staff memorandum included in Council packet.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 97-21 AND
ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE AND DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR SIDEWALK CAFES. (DEFERRED FROM 12/13)
Comment: Also on the agenda is an ordinance amending the sidewalk cafe
ordinance, in part, to provide that initial easement agreements may be for a term of
less than one year. The current fee schedule for sidewalk cafes does not allow for the
prorating of fees. The proposed schedule requires that fees be pro-rated on a
quarterly basis if the agreement is for less than one year, but it does not change the
amount of the fees. This resolution should only be considered if the ordinance passes.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT ACCOUNT (CEBA) FUNDS AND
LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS TO ASSIST PROCTER AND GAMBLE HAIR CARE
LLC.
Comment: The City of Iowa City desires to apply for and sponsor an application for
$200,000 in CEBA funding from the Iowa Department of Economic Development in
order to assist the Procter and Gamble facility in Iowa City with an expansion that will
create and retain 80 high quality jobs with benefits. As match for the CEBA, local
economic development funds in the amount of $70,000 will also be included within the
proposed project financing. Application and Staff memorandum included in Council
packet.
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c~6tif 'RESOL TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOW~
APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF PROCTER AND GAMBLE HAIR CARE LLC
FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING BENEFITS UNDER THE STATE OF IOWA'S
HIGH QUALITY JOB CREATION PROGRAM.
Comment: The City of Iowa City is concurrently considering local funding and the
sponsorship of CEBA funding from the Iowa Department of Economic Development in
order to assist the Procter and Gamble facility in Iowa City with an expansion. The
expansion will also create and retain 80 high quality jobs with benefits which will qualify
the business for State of Iowa benefits under the High Quality Job Creation program.
A resolution of support is required by the State of Iowa to access the High Quality Job
Creation program.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTI N ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES
AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
Comment: The Parks and Recreation Commission and staff review fees and charges
annually, and increases are considered in order to help support the Recreation
Division's budget. A three-year plan has been established, with FY07 fee changes
being recommended for adoption at this time, and FY08 and 09 fee changes tentatively
identified. Some of the FY07 changes will actually be implemented in FY06 because
the summer season begins in FY06 but continues into FY07. The Parks and
Recreation Commission reviewed and adopted the proposed changes at their meeting
of November 9, 2005. Correspondence included in Council packet.
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ITEM 12.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH REGAL
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DUPLEX
HOME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM.
Comment: This project was originally bid in October, 2005 and the City received one
bid. Council determined that the $288,000.00 bid was too high and rebid the project in
December, 2005. The City has received two bids.
Todd Hackett Construction
Regal Construction Services Inc
$273,000.00
$267,280.00
Staff recommends awarding the bid to Regal Construction Services, Inc., an Iowa City
construction company.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CHAPTER 28E
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY
REGARDING CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS INVOLVING THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET
I SAND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - NAPOLEON LANE TO SYCAMORE STREET
PROJECT.
The City is considering the award of a contract for construction of roadway and
associated utility improvements to South Gilbert Street lying between Napoleon Lane
and the city limits, and Sand Road, south from city limits to Sycamore Street, which
improvements benefit both the city and Johnson County. The city wishes that the
improvement to Sand Road south of City limits, which is within the City's growth area, be
made to comply with urban standards. City and County Staff have negotiated a 28E
Agreement setting forth certain obligations with respect to the improvements to be made
and responsibility for the costs of said improvements, all as set forth in a 28E Agreement
in your Council packet. This resolution approves of the 28E Agreement and authorizes
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute it.
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ITEM 14.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH IOWA REALTY
COMMERCIAL TO SELL AND/OR LEASE PROPERTY IN THE AVIATION
COMMERCE PARK.
Comment: The listing agreement to sell and lease the property known as the Aviation
Commerce Park subdivision executed by the Airport Commission, the City Council, and
Iowa Realty Commercial will expire on January 22, 2006. The parties amended the
listing agreement in June 2004, in January 2005, and in July 2005 by extending it for six
months each time. This wouid extend the listing agreement for one year. The Iowa City
Airport Commission will consider this extension at its meeting on January 12. The
extension only modifies the term of the agreement; no other changes to the listing
agreement are made.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND THE POLICE LABOR RELATIONS ORGANIZATION OF IOWA
CITY TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1,2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009.
Comment: This is a 3-year agreement which includes wage increases of 3.1 % in the
first year, 3.25% in the second year, and 3.3% in the third year. It also provides for a $5
per month increase in each of the three years in the amount each officer contributes
toward family health insurance premiums. Council approved the tentative agreement
on November 29, 2005.
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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.]
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 Zonina 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 Zonina 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).
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d) Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisorv 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) Housinq and Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term ending September 1, 2006. (Rita Marcus resigned) (6 Males
and 2 Females currently serve).
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2006.
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COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
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