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Iowa City
City Council Agenda
Special Formal
January 23, 2006 - 7:00 p.m.
City Hall - Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
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CALL TO ORDER.
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ITEM 1.
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ITEM 2.
OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARD - HORACE MANN ELEMENTARY
a) Sage Behr
b) Teara Richards
c) Alex Shinnick-Gordon
ITEM 3.
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 Work Session
2. January 4, Special Council Formal Official and Complete
3. January 9, Special Council Work Session
4. January 10, Special Council Formal Official and Complete
5. January 17, 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. Board of Appeals: May 2, 2005
2. Board of Appeals: May 24, 2005
3. Public Art Advisory Committee: December 1, 2005
4. Board of Adjustment: December 14, 2005
5. Plannin9 and Zoning Commission: December 15, 2005
6. Iowa City/Coralville Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board:
October 19, 2005
7. Parks and Recreation Commission: December 14, 2005
8. Senior Center Commission: December 27, 2005
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9. Airport Commission: December 8, 2005
10. Police Citizens Review Board: December 13, 2005
c) Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal:
1.
Special Class C Liquor License for US lAM, Inc., dba Thai Flavors, 340 E
Burlington St.
Special Class C Liquor License for Sylvia Venuto, dba Venuto's World
Bistro, 115 E College St.
Class C Liquor License for Mike & Marty Enterprises, Inc., dba Quinton's
Bar & Deli, 215 E. Washington St.
Class B Liquor License for Ackerman Investment Co., dba Quality Inn &
Suites, Highlander Conference Center, 2525 N Dodge St.
Class E Liquor License for Supervalu, Inc., dba Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1
West.
Resolution to issue Dance Permit for Ackerman Investment Co., dba
Quality Inn & Suites, Highlander Conference Center, 2525 N Dodge St.
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d) Motions.
1. CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $7,526,988.63 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1
THROUGH NOVEMBER 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.
1.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
FEBRUARY 13, 2006 REGARDING THE INTENT TO ENTER INTO A
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LEADING EDGE ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.
D/B/A NEW YORK NY DELI FOR THE LEASE OF THE GROUND
FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE IN THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BUILDING.
Comment: The Library Director has negotiated a lease agreement for the
ground floor of the commercial space in the Iowa City Public Library
Building with Mark Loughren and Steve Miller d/b/a New York NY Deli for
a term of three (3) years with three 3-year renewable options. The
proposed tenants intend to sublease a portion of the space and have
requested funds to complete the restrooms. The Library Board of
Directors will consider approval of said lease on January 26, 2006.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
MARCH 21, 2006 ON THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S
STREAMLINED ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 AND
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING.
Comment: Set a Public Hearing, which is a requirement before the
approval of the Streamlined Annual can occur. The Public Housing
Authority is required to update the Streamlined Annual Plan under the
Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 ("QHWRA"). The
Streamlined Annual Plan will advise HUD, residents and members of the
public of the Iowa City Housing Authority's mission for serving the needs
of low income and very low- income families, and the Housing
Authority's strategy for addressing those needs for the next year. The
QHWRA requires that the plans be made available to the public for
review not later than 45 days before the public hearing is to take place.
Notice to the public will be published no later than January 27, 2006.
f) Resolutions.
1.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN,
AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR VILLAGE GREEN -
PART XX, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Comment:
See Engineer's Report.
g) Correspondence.
1. Dennis Kowalski: Property Rights
2. Steve Fugate: Restaurant oil collection
3. Kirt Sickels: Salute to Hospitalized Veterans
4. Jacob Shultz: Increase growth on the east side of Iowa City
5. Sophia Magill: Cultural Advocacy Day & Great Places Workshops
6. Amadi Walker: Stepping Up Project [Staff response included]
7. Kimberly Sanders: Public Meetings [Staff response included]
8. Drew Henning: Human Rights Commission [Staff response included]
9. Jane Downer: Iowa City Assessors Office and Johnson County
Assessors Office consolidation
10. Gina Peters: Johnson/Linn County Public Leadership Group Meeting
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
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ITEM 4.
COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM]
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information"
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ITEM 5.
PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 13
ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING 1.02 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) ZONE TO COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3405
ROCHESTER AVENUE. (REZ05-00024)
Comment: At its January 5 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Koppes absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions
regarding compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, control of vehicular access
to Rochester Avenue and infrastructure improvements. Staff recommended
approval with conditions in a Staff Report dated January 5. Approval of this
rezoning will allow this property to be developed with commercial uses as part
of the Olde Towne Village development.
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b) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 10.41 ACRES
FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RS-5) TO
SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY/LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE (OSA/RS-5) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF
HIGHWAY 218 AND SOUTH OF MELROSE AVENUE. (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
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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c) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF JJR DAVIS
FOURTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB05-00027)
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Comment: At its January 5 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Koppes absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to staff
approval of legal papers and construction drawings prior to Council
consideration. It is anticipated the construction drawings and legal papers will
be approved prior to the Council meeting. Staff recommended approval in a
Staff Report dated January 5. Approval will allow the development of JJR
Davis Fourth Addition, a 4-lot, 6.68-acre commercial subdivision located east of
Mormon Trek Boulevard, south of Highway 1.
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ITEM 6.
APPROVING OF AN AMENDMENT TO 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.
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. This resolution approves of the amendment of
the contract in accordance with the request.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION NAMING THE PENINSULA PARKLAND AREA
"PENINSULA PARK"
Comment: This area consists of 143.52 acres of City-owned land abutting the Iowa
River, located south and west of the Elks Golf Course. It has been generally known as
the Peninsula Parkland area since it was obtained in 1995. On October 4, 2005, by
resolution, the City Council officially designated this land for public park purposes. At
their meeting of December 14, 2005 the Parks and Recreation Commission voted
unanimously to recommend that this parkland be named "Peninsula Park".
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET I SAND ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS. NAPOLEON LANE TO SYCAMORE STREET PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Wednesday, January 11 th and the
following bids were received:
Metro Pavers Iowa City, IA
Fred Carlson Co. Decorah, IA
Streb Construction Co. Iowa City, IA
Foley Construction Co. Davenport, IA
$1,396,068.73
$1,499,933.79
$1,572,064.11
$1,810,078.00
Engineer's Estimate $1,410,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Metro Pavers of
Iowa City, Iowa. This is a joint project with Johnson County. Iowa City's share is
approximately $878,000 and will be funded with General Obligation bond proceeds.
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ITEM 9.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD EXTENSION - WILLOW
CREEK TO OLD HIGHWAY 218 PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Wednesday, January 11th and the
following bids were received:
Iowa Bridge & Culvert LC Washington, IA $3,535,397.98
Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. Dubuque, IA $3,927,787.52
Foley Construction Co. Davenport,lA $3,972,983.70
Engineer's Estimate $3,832,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend deferring the award of the contract until
such time that all property acquisition for the project is complete. The project will be
funded with Road Use tax proceeds and General Obligation bond proceeds.
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ITEM 10.
CONSIDER A MOTION GRANTING A 45-DAY EXTENSION TO THE POLICE
CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD FOR THE FILING OF THE PUBLIC REPORT WITH THE
CITY COUNCIL ON COMPLAINT #05-03.
Comment: Ordinance 97-3792 establishes the Police Citizens Review Board and sets
forth mechanisms for complaints. The Ordinance also provides the City Council to
grant extensions of the 45-day reporting requirement for good cause. At their meeting
of January 10, 2006, the Board unanimously requested an additional 45-day extension.
Correspondence included in the Council packet. (See draft minutes in information
packet).
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ITEM 11. 0...- CONSIDER A MOTION GRANTING A 30-DAY EXTENSION TO THE POLICE
CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD FOR THE FILING OF THE PUBLIC REPORT WITH THE
CITY COUNCIL ON COMPLAINT #05-04.
Comment: Ordinance 97-3792 establishes the Police Citizens Review Board and sets
forth mechanisms for complaints. The Ordinance also provides the City Council to
grant extensions of the 45-day reporting requirement for good cause. At their meeting
of January 10, the Board unanimously requested an additional 30-day extension.
Correspondence included in the Council packet. (See draft minutes in information
packet).
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TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
RE: Additions to January 23, 2006 agenda
ITEM 11b CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION
OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS.IAFF, LOCAL #610.
Comment: This is a three-year agreement which provides for 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 five-dollar per month increase for each of the three years in
the amount each bargaining unit member contributes toward family health
insurance premiums.
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ITEM 11c
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES
New:
a. Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a six-year term March 1, 2006 -
March 1,2012. (Term expires for John Staley) (4 males and 0 females
currently serve).
b. Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term April 3,
2006 - April 5, 2010. (Term expires for Lyra Dickerson) (1 male and 1
female currently serve).
c. Historic Preservation Commission - Four vacancies to fill three-year
terms March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009. (Term expires for Justin
Pardekooper, Jan Weissmiller, James Enloe, Mark McCallum) (6 males
and 0 females currently serve).
d. Telecommunications Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms
March 13, 2006 - March 13, 2009. (Term expires for Bebe Ballantyne,
Saul Mekies) (3 males and 0 females currently serve).
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22,2006.
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ITEM 12.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
a) East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) - Council Member
Wilburn was appointed to a term which expires on 12/31/07. At Council work
session of January g, 2006, Mayor Wilburn requested he be replaced and
Council agreed to appoint Council Member Vanderhoef to fill the unexpired
terrn.
Action:
b) Iowa City/Coralville Sports Authoritv - Mayor Wilburn currently serves on this
committee, and this would extend the appointment to 12/31/07. At the January
g work session Mayor Wilburn indicated his interest to continue.
Action:
c) Airport Commission - One appointment to fill an unexpired term ending March
1,2010. (Carl Williams resigned) (4 Males and 0 Females currently serve).
Action:
d) 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).
Action:
e) Airport Zoninq Commission - One appointment 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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Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board - One appointment to fill a
three-year term January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008. (Term expires for
Tammara Meester) (2 Males and 2 Females currently serve).
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ITEM 13. COMMUN~MMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
Housinq and Communitv Development Commission - One appointment to fill
an unexpired term ending September 1, 2006. (Rita Marcus resigned) (6 Males
and 2 Females currently serve).
ITEM 14.
CITY COUNCIL INFORM~~,;,./ ~ .J
REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
ITEM 15.
a) City Manager.
b) City Attorney.
c) City Clerk.
ITEM 16.
ADJOURNMENT.
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