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Home My WebLink About2006-05-02 Agenda Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. ITEM 1. ITEM 2. ITEM 3. ITEM 4. ITEMS. Iowa City City Council Agenda Regular Formal May 2, 2006 - 7:00 p.m. City Hall - Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street I ~ 1 --= -~ ~~~~Ilf:~ ""~ ..!!!!.~ --- CiTY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org ~ CALL TO ORDER. ROLL CALL. ~~~ 1.ad/;P~ ~tZ-.J bH ~ ~ ~ PROCLAMATION. a) b) c) d) ~ #11I1""'-J. Health Care Coverage for the Uninsured Week - May 1-7, 2006 National Visiting Nurse Association Week - May 6-12, 2006 ~ 11w~ Bicycle Month - May 2006 ~~.M-/J 7J./ (!, .; U~~ 4/.iZv Older Americans Month - May 2006 PL~ f36f''';'# OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARD - Longfellow Elementary a) Hailey Klabo b) Cassie Pantel c) Morgan Sladek SPECIAL PRESENTATION. 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. April 12, Special Council Work Session 2. April 17, Regular Council Work Session 3. April 18, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete May 2, 2006 Oto-J'.:l.'if 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: April 6, 2006 2. Housing and Community Development Commission: March 29, 2006 3. Housing and Community Development Commission: March 23, 2006 4. Housing and Community Development Commission: March 9, 2006 5. Airport Commission: March 9, 2006 6. Senior Center Commission: March 21, 2006 7. Board of Adjustment: March 8, 2006 8. Parks and Recreation Commission: March 8, 2006 9. Human Rights Commission: February 28, 2006 10. Historic Preservation Commission: March 16,2006 Se~ e.x.ft.a... c) Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New: 1. Class C Liquor License for Not A Malfunction, Inc., dba Picador, 330 E. Washington St. 2. Outdoor Service Area for Not A Malfunction, Inc., dba Picador, 330 E. Washington St. Renewal: 3. Class C Liquor License for Jirsa's, LLC, dba Rick's Grille & Spirits, 1705 S. First Ave. Suite a. Class C Liquor License for Kennedy Investments, Inc., dba Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St. Class C Liquor License for Sam's Pizza IC, Inc., dba Sam's Pizza IC, Inc., 321 S. Gilbert St. Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors, LLC, dba Suburban AMOCO-Keokuk Street, 1905 Keokuk St. Resolution to issue Dance Permit to Not A Malfunction, Inc., dba Picador, 330 E. Washington St. 4. 5. 6. 7. D&-J';;L.Cj d) Setting a Public Hearing. 1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE FY2006 OPERATING BUDGET. J:3> Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for May ~ 2006 to amend the FY2006 budget. Information will be available to the public on May 9':'2006. 9 I! j ~fi~~1lt --=..... '-l1li" .......~ CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public FROM: City Clerk RE: Additions to May 2, 2006 agenda --- ( CONSENT CALENDAR Board and Commission Minutes: ITEM 5b (11 ) Youth Advisory Commission - March 16, 2006 Correspon ence. ITEM 5f (10) Tornado damage on Iowa Avenue: Frank Gersh (11) Tornado Recovery thank you: Mariane Michael May 2, 2006 City of Iowa City Page 3 e) Resolutions. Olp -/310 0&,-/31 6~ -132 OIp-/33 1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PHASE 2 & 3 OF LOT 2, SADDLEBROOK ADDITION, PART 1. Comment: See Engineer's Report.. 2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2003 HANDRAIL REPLACEMENT 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. 3. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER UNIVERSITY VIEW PARTNERS, AND TENANT TAKANAMI LLC., D/B/A T AKANAMI, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Comment: University View Partners, as landowner, and Takanami LLC d/b/a as Takanami, seek a renewal of a license agreement for temporary use of public right-of-way at 219 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa for a sidewalk cafe. City staff and Design Review have reviewed the plans and specifications and required submittals and recommend approval of said agreement. 4. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 519 RUNDELL STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: The owner of the property located at 519 Rundell Street 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. May 2, 2006 D6,-/3'-I City of Iowa City Page 4 5. 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 1906 WESTERN ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: The owner of the property located at 1906 Western Road received assistance through the City of Iowa City's Housing Rehab Program. The loan has been paid off; thus the lien needs to be released. 04> -/35 ITEM 6. f) 6. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE AND TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 619 KIRKWOOD AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: The owner of the property located at 619 Kirkwood Avenue received assistance through the City of Iowa City's Housing Rehab Program. The loans have been paid off; thus the liens need to be released. Correspondence. 1. Mike Thayer: Shared Penny Tax 2. Ryan Whitaker: Police Enforcement Policies and Practices 3. City bus service to West High School: Karen and Richard Lipman, Rich and Jill Ross 4. Rod Scott: ICC Friends of Iowa City tornado victims 5. Lexington Avenue gate: James Petran, Karin Southard 6. Dottie Hansen: Iowa City gas prices [staff response included] 7. John Stamler: Angel statue in City Park 8. Marlene Hoover: Restrictions for sex offenders [staff response included] 9. Terry Smith: IC Tornado Preliminary Statistical Analysis of The Salvation Army Response 10. Tornado damage Iowa Ave: Martha Gordon and Frank Gersh;"Susan and Philip. Lutgendorf; rralt K Gers~ Seee.,!(fra." &/ . END OF CO~~..~~ENDAR.. / ~~ ~::; I'~ " ~ t,AH<. ~'~-'-' J:". , COMMUNI COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE GENOA). [UNTIL 8 PM] Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information" item. j~.// J~/ I! 1 -- =- -~... ~~W;!:~ --=..__ ~lIIIl' .......~ CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public FROM: City Clerk RE: Additions to May 2, 2006 agenda CONSENT CALENDAR Board and Commission Minutes: ITEM 5b (11) Youth Advisory Commission - March 16, 2006 --_._----_.-~~-_..-._---'_..__..,.,...._--.._'--_.._----"--. ~cO':.:espondence: ~-------- . ITEM 5f (10) Tornado damage on Iowa Avenue: Frank Gers (11) Tornado Recovery thank you: Mariane Michael May 2, 2006 ITEM 7. City of Iowa City Page 5 PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. a) J3 CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY)'G ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING 11.36 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED EAST OF SOUTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE FROM GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (1-1) TO HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (1-2) (REZ05-00005) Comment: At its April 20 meeting, by a vote of 5-0 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning subject to compliance with an approved site plan and that landscaping and fence improvements be installed prior to the issuance of a building permit. Staff recommended approval in a memorandum dated April 20. Approval will allow this property to expand its salvage operation subject to a special exception. Action: (O~/~ b) /7U~ :;.3 CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY fi ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA TO INSTITUTIONAL PUBLIC (P2) [THESE PROPERTIES INCLUDE: 511 SOUTH MADISON STREET AND 620 AND 624 SOUTH MADISON STREET FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) TO INSTITUTIONAL PUBLIC (P2); LOTS 14 AND 15 IN GRAND AVENUE COURT ADDITION AND 320 MELROSE AVENUE FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO INSTITUTIONAL PUBLIC (P2); LOT 4 IN MELROSE COURT ADDITION, 223 LUCON DRIVE, 609 MELROSE AVENUE, AND OAK PARK COURT, FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) TO INSTITUTIONAL PUBLIC (P2); 322 NORTH CLINTON FROM PLANNED HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (PRM) TO INSTITUTIONAL PUBLIC (P2); 430 AND 530 NORTH CLINTON FROM HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-44) TO INSTITUTIONAL PUBLIC (P2); AND OLD CAPITAL MALL FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS (CB-10) TO INSTITUTIONAL PUBLIC/CENTRAL BUSINESS (P2/CB-10).] (REZ06-00008) Comment: At its April 20, by a vote of 4-0 (Brookes Abstaining) the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. Staff recommended approval in a report dated April 20. Approval will reflect the public ownership of these properties and bring them into compliance with Section 14-2F-1 of the Zoning Ordinance, which requires that land owned or controlled by a government be zoned public. Action: to.AQ~/ ~;....) ~ ~.._) May 2, 2006 City ofIowa City Page 6 ~3 c) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY ~ ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P1) AND THE IOWA NATIONAL GUARD TO INSITUTIONAL PUBLIC (P2) [THESE PROPERTIES INCLUDE: BENTON HILL PARK, WHISPERING MEADOWS WETLAND PARK, OUTLOT ASSOCIATED WITH EAST HILL SUBDIVISION, OUTLOT ASSOCIATED WITH LONGFELLOW MANOR, AND OUTLOT ASSOCIATED WITH WALDEN WOOD FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P1); PROPERTIES ASSOCIATED WITH GLENDALE PARK, HUNTER'S RUN PARK, WINDSOR RIDGE PARK, GRANT WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND IRVING B. WEBER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) TO NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P1); PROPERTIES ASSOCIATED WITH WEATHERBY PARK AND THE SYCAMORE GREENWAY TRAIL FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS) TO NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P1); PROPERTIES ASSOCIATED WITH COURT HILL TRAIL FROM MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-20) TO NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P1); AND PROPERTIES ASSOCIATED WITH HARLOCKE HILL PARK FROM OVERLAY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT/HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (OPD/RM-44) TO NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P1); AND FIRE STATION #4 AT THE INTERSECTION OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND NORTH DODGE STREET FROM RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR- 1) TO NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P1). PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MELROSE AVENUE, WEST OF HIGHWAY 218 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P1) TO INSTITUTIONAL PUBLIC (P2).] (REZ06-00008) Comment: At its April 20, by a vote of 5-0 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. Staff recommended approval in a report dated April 20. Approval will reflect the public ownership of these properties and bring them into compliance with Section 14-2F-1 of the Zoning Ordinance, which requires that land owned or controlled by a government be zoned public. Action: .f-v,JP'hfl V~ ~ ~p-) May 2, 2006 O(p - 'f:;;J.1 0 04> - L/:J-I ( City of Iowa City Page 7 d) VACATING THE ALLEY LOCATED NORTH OF BENTON STREET BETWEEN CLINTON STREET AND DUBUQUE STREET. (VAC06-00001) Comment: At its April 6 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Freerks absent), The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this vacation. Staff recommended approval in a report dated April 6. Approval will allow this property to be transferred to Johnson County, which plans to build a County office building on this block e) PUBLIC HEARING Actb" /J-t; ~1 ii"~ CONSIDER AN ORDINANC~ (FIRST CONSID.5/% ~ION) c..1'1.~-:~~" Iaf/~'".""; i'~ ' Action: ~I &~'~ -JJ dyL-V ~~~ CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 1.51 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON KOUNTRY LANE SE EAST OF SYCAMORE STREET FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT- MULTI-FAMILY (ID-RM) TO LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RM-12). (REZ06-00003) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) 1. 2. Comment: At its March 2 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions to assure a transition to the single-family property to the east. Staff recommended approval in a report dated March 2. Approval will allow this property to be developed with multi- family residential buildings. Staff recommends expedited action. A Action: ~~ /V~e. 4?#"#' ~ % I/, eJlfU &4 10 f) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING A 1.80 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1803/1835 BOYRUM STREET FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2). (REZ06- 00005) (PASS AND ADOPT) Comment: At its March 2 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a report dated March 2. This rezoning has been requested by Hy-Vee. Approval will allow this property to be developed with retail commercial uses. Action: G3wifto'K / (!!J '.Il , P4CV , Rr'/.;g. ~ / May 2, 2006 ITEM 8. ()f., -130 ITEM 9. 0(" - J :3 7 City of Iowa City Page 8 ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY07 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, WHICH IS A SUB-PART OF IOWA CITY'S 2006-2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. Comment: At their April 20, 2006 meeting, the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) discussed and recommended that City Council approve the FY07 Annual Action Plan. In addition, the City Council held a public hearing to receive public input regarding the proposed FY07 Annual Action Plan. A copy of the FY07 Annual Action Plan was included in the April 20 Council information packet. To receive federal fiscal year 2006 funding (City FY07), this document must be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by May 15, 2006. Correspondence and staff m;0~~andum included in Council pa~et. ~ fn.-a<J#tI afu,I^ {p ~~' ~ V'.4 \T ''\ a) PUBLlC<tiEARING -' . Action: b ~ ~T~ --' IA '/tfJ' a&~ CONSIDER A SOLUTION (J Action.: ('l/~~ thlMf<?v /V~.~L INSflTUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $6,220,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS b) ~.~ ~ ~. Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to $6,220,000 General Obligation Bonds. Bond proceeds will be used to pay costs of the construction, reconstruction, and repairing of improvements to public ways and streets; the acquisition, installation and repair of traffic control devices and signals and equipping of the fire and police departments. This resolution authorizes staff to proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the bonds, and to take all action necessary to permit the sale of said bonds on a basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action: ~ ~ d~.Au../ b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: (9 '/;J / f~ I ~4J~A~ :r: I' May 2, 2006 ITEM 10. D& -/3'8 ITEM 11. 0& -/39 City ofIowa City Page 9 INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $535,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to $535,000 General Obligation Bonds. Bond proceeds will be used to pay costs of targeted area housing rehabilitation improvements; the acquisition of art for public buildings and areas and window replacement to a Recreation Center. This resolution authorizes staff to proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the bonds, and to take all action necessary to permit the sale of said bonds on a basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action: l\'-' ~ ~ b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: PVi~h;t / ~.p~_) r P.!4C ~N-wd 7ft / INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $510,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to $510,000 General Obligation Bonds. Bond proceeds will be used to pay costs of the improvement and equipping of recreation grounds, including the Soccer Park; improvements to the Waterworks Prairie Park, including canoe/kayak launch area and nature trails, construction of one or more park shelters and a fishing pier; acquisition of land for development of the Sand Lake Recreational Area and improvements to the Mercer baseball fields. This resolution authorizes staff to proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the bonds, and to take all action necessary to permit the sale of said bonds on a basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action: no ~ atI~"~ b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: ~/~ &;p?~ ~) May 2, 2006 ITEM 12. Qip - / '1-0 ITEM 13. City of Iowa City Page 10 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $6,265,000 ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2006A AND $1,000,000 ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, TAXABLE SERIES 2006B, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES. . Comment: This resolution allows for the advertisement for sale of the bonds and for the receipt of electronic bids by FAX machine and through the PARITY competitive bidding system. The PARITY electronic bidding system has been determined to provide reasonable security and to maintain the integrity of he competitive bidding process, and to facilitate the delivery of bids by interested parties in connection with the offering at pUblic sale. Action: tJ~f/::~ &;L) I"~'r'-~ 7~ r APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GRAND AVENUE ROUNDABOUT PROJECT 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 consists of new pavement, pavement widening, and additional construction associated with the installation of a roundabout at the intersection of Grand Avenue and South Grand Avenue. Included in this project is pavement restoration in the Melrose and Grand Avenue corridor. This is a joint project with the University of Iowa and UI will fund approximately 50% of the costs. The estimated construction cost is $360,000 and will the City's portion will be funded with Road Use Tax proceeds. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action: _~#/ ~ b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: f/h~Jf;'i~N/~ ~/!/~~~ 71~ ~~ ;L3 May 2, 2006 ITEM 14. O(p -/if I ITEM 15. 00 - 14-) City of Iowa City Page 11 APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2006 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROJECT 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 biennial project involves the asphalt resurfacing and chip sealing of various streets throughout Iowa City. The estimated construction is $350,000 will be funded Road Use tax proceeds. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action: "\.6 ~. ~./~ b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: l)tJ~ / Aet<.&~/ 7/ttJ / ~e;~.J ~ CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TERMS ON WHICH THE CITY WILL PURCHASE A 3.7 - ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 2401 SCOTT BOULEVARD, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST DOCUMENTATION OF THE SAME. Comment: The Department of Public Works considers it in the public interest to acquire a 3.7 -acre parcel of property located at 2401 Scott Boulevard for construction and operation of a recycling facility. The building currently existing on the site would be leased to a third party. City Staff has negotiated an offer to purchase the parcel for $730,000 from the owner, T & R Investments Inc. This offer is contingent upon City Council approval. This resolution approves the terms on which the City will purchase the parcel and authorizes City staff to complete the transaction. Action: f1~~~ r .l:?6.-d:d- ~A May 2, 2006 ITEM 16. or., -J4-3 ITEM 17. O{p - J'f4 ITEM 18. O&> -1'f5 City ofIowa City Page 12 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR DISPLAY OF A SCULPTURE ON THE IOWA SCULPTOR'S SHOWCASE. Comment: The Iowa City City Council approved the concept of the Iowa Sculptor's Showcase on July 10, 2001 by Resolution NO. 01-205. The showcase, a concrete pad located on the downtown pedestrian mall northeast of the Weatherdance Fountain allows the opportunity for Iowa sculptors to display their work for a year or more. The artists receive a $500 honorarium for their participation. A contract has been negotiated with Gene Anderson, an Iowa City artist for display of his work on the showcase for the period June 1, 2006 and no later than May 31, 2007. Action: ~~~~ t!J',(2 7/0 / CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT BY THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT STPN-6-7(66)--2J-S2. Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Tuesday, April 18th and the following bids were received: L.L. Pelling Company North Liberty, IA Vieth Construction Corp. Cedar Falls, IA Engineer's Estimate $2,682,545.33 $2,775,820.82 $2,798,744.00 Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the project to L.L. Pelling Company of North Liberty, Iowa. The City will contribute approximately $1,181,605 which will be funded by Road Use tax proceeds and the remaining will be the Iowa Department of Transportation's contribution. Action: (J) L) J W4-~"J7~ ( I~/N'#/?~ ~ CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE PERMANENT PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT 2006. Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Tuesday, April 25th and the following bids were received: All Iowa Contracting Waterloo, IA $ 237,058.84 Century Fence Waukesha, WI $ 284,544.00 Dennis Parking Lot Maintenance Des Moines, IA $ 286,410.00 Engineer's Estimate $203,000.00 Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the project to All Iowa Contracting of Waterloo, Iowa. The project will be funded by Road Use Tax proceeds. Action: ~/~ A/.L/~//~' ~?J May 2, 2006 ITEM 19. Dr., -14 /P ITEM 20. O~ -14-7 ITEM 21. C)(P -1'+8 City ofIowa City Page 13 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ANNUAL PASS FEES FOR THE THORNBERRY OFF-LEASH DOG PARK. Comment: As required by the City Code, all Parks and Recreation fees must be approved by City Council resolution upon recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission. At this time, only the proposed annual pass fee has been voted upon by the Commission. A daily fee will be proposed by DogPAC at the Commission's next meeting, but they request adoption of the annual pass at this time in order to begin selling them prior to opening day of the dog park, which is projected to be mid-June. The proposed annual pass fee is $25, with a reduction of $5 for dogs which have been spayed or neutered, and a reduction of $5 for dogs which are micro chipped ($10 off for dogs which meet both criteria). A related proposal will be submitted for Council approval at a future meeting, which will suggest a split of the revenue generated from the dog park, with a certain percentage going to DogPAC and the remainder going to the City. This will be accompanied by a proposed agreement which is not finalized at this time. Action: ~~r.:~A4A#;h~ :&u hff , fb CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2006-2007 DEER MANAGEMENT ANNUAL PLAN AND AFFIRMING THE LONG-TERM DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN. Comment: The City's Long Term Deer Management Plan provides that the Deer Task Force will submit an annual plan to the City Council and that the City Council will adopt an annual plan. At its meeting on April 11, 2006, the Task Force approved the "2006- 2007 Deer Management Annual Plan" that is attached to the resolution and recommends that it be adopted by the City Council. The approved minutes for the April 11 meeting were in the April 20 Information Packet. The Council and the Task Force are also required to review and reaffirm the Long-Term Plan. The Task Force at its meeting on April 18 affirmed the Long-Term Plan, a copy of which is attached to the resolution. Draft minutes from that meeting are included in the April 27 Information Packet. f~Je(~ _~~A..J CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS (IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL #610) TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009. Action: I'~~ /~) f/c Comment: This is a three-year agreement which provides for wage increases of 3.1 %, 3.25%, and 3.3% respectively in each of the three contract years. It also provides for $5.00 annual increases in the amount employees pay toward family health insurance premiums. Action: ~~f~:yJ.f},~~~ ) CA4AJI'/......J 7~ I' May 2, 2006 City of Iowa City Page 14 ITEM 22. 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. Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 2009. (Mae Schatteman resigned) (6 males and 0 female currently serve). See correspondence included in Council packet. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2006. Previous: b. Historic Preservation Commission - Two vacancies (1) Woodlawn, (1) College Green, to fill three-year terms March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009. (Term expires for Jan Weissmiller, Mark McCallum) (6 males and 2 female currently serve). No applications were received at the April 18th meeting, and Council agreed to re-advertise this vacancy for appointment June 13th Due to storm damage and the need for special commission meetings, staff is requesting appointments be made at the May JoB'" meeting and being re-advertised with the deadline noted below. ),2> APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2006. c. 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). d. 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). e. Housina and Communitv Development Commission - Two vacancies (1) to fill an unexpired term plus a three-year term ending September 1, 2009, (1) to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2007 (Yolanda Spears and Lori Bears resigned) (6 males and 0 female currently serve). APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2006. ITEM 23. COUNCIL MEMBER APPOINTMENTS. ~a) ~~,v~ I SEATS Paratransit Advisory Committee: One vacancy for a term ending June 30, 2008. (Term expires for Dee Vanderhoef.) Action: M- ~ A'/eb/ t/d-7'~~~ May 2, 2006 ITEM 24. ITEM 25. ITEM 26. ITEM 27. City ofIowa City Page 15 b) Johnson County Juvenile Justice Youth Development Program for an indefinite term. (Connie Champion currently serves and has agreed to continue) Action: ~-",;",,) ~hc.....J ~ ~w_.v , c) Jail Facilities Subcommittee for an indefinite term, (Connie Champion currently serves and has requested she be replaced by Council Member Elliott) Action: 13# ~/~ COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). -,tJ ~ CITY COUNCIL INFOR~~~ REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF. a) ~ d ~ City Manager. b) c) _ t7 / City Attorney. City Clerk. -(// ADJOURNMENT. ~/~ l' ~ jJM- aU~