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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-07 AgendaSubiect to chanqe as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356 -5040. ?a440' r i Iowa City;: "'� City Council Agenda --� CITY OF IOWA CITY Regular Formal June 7, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. City Hall — Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street www. icgov.orq ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER. p� ROLL CALL. ITEM 2. PROCLAMATION. > a) Pride Month — June 2011 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. May 16, Regular Council Work Session 2. May 17, Regular 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. Airport Commission: April 14, 2011 2. Airport Commission: April 26, 2011 3. Planning and Zoning Commission: May 2, 2011 4. Planning and Zoning Commission: May 5, 2011 5. Historic Preservation Commission: April 14, 2011 6. Human Rights Commission: April 12, 2011 C) Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: 1. Class B Beer Permit for NPC International, Inc., dba Pizza Hut #4358, 1926 Keokuk St. 2. Class C Liquor License for Jirsa's, LLC, dba Rick's Grille & Spirits, 1705 S. First Ave. Suite Q. 3. Class E Liquor License for The Outlet, Inc., dba Cigarette Outlet #18, 1901 Broadway St. 4. Class C Beer Permit for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba Tobacco Outlet Plus #537, 923 S. Riverside Dr. 5. Class C Liquor License for GFP, Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 W. June 7, 2011 City of Iowa City 6. Outdoor Service Area for GFP, Inc., dba Highway 6 W. 7. Class C Beer permit for El Paso Tienda y Mexican Store, 609 Hollywood Blvd. ,i _ I R5 8. Resolution to issue a Cigarette Permit to dba Zombies Tobacco Outlet, LLC., 318 Vance dba Venomous Glass Works, 114 Tobacco & Glass Werks, LLC dba Paradis e Kirkwood Ave. d) Motions. Page 2 Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Taqueria, Inc., dba El Paso the Zombies Tobacco Outlet, LLC, E. Burlington St.; Eric and Nick '/2 E. College St.; and Paradise Tobacco & Glass Werks, 440 A CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,417,660.65 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 1 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2011, 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) Public Hearings: 1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 21, 2011, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1207 MUSCATINE AVENUE. Comment: The grant for the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program allows the City to purchase twenty -five rental units located in designated neighborhoods surrounding the University, rehabilitate them with up to $50,000 in grant funds, and then sell them to income - eligible buyers. Under the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program, the City proposes to sell 1207 Muscatine Avenue. The amount of the sale will be $199,000. 2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 21, 2011, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1551 DICKENSON LANE. Comment: In 1998, the City gave a HOME /CDBG loan to Swenson & Associates to buy three lots to build three homes, including a home at 1551 Dickenson Lane. Swenson & Associates were unable to finish the project and deeded all three lots back to the City in lieu of foreclosure in 2000. One month later Swenson & Associates deeded 1551 Dickenson Lane to Susan Goodwin with City approval, which meant that the City's deed is a "stray deed." Due to an oversight, the City and Susan Goodwin never addressed the "stray deed" back in 1990. Susan Goodwin is selling the home, and the buyer's attorney is requesting that the City issue a warranty deed to the buyer to address the question of the "stray deed." r CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public FROM: City Clerk RE: June 7 Agenda Addition CONSENT CALENDAR 3e(5) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 21, r�^ 2011, REGARDING THE INTENT TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Comment: The University of Iowa wishes to add two 1 -year options to their lease of approximately 7,995 square feet of space in the basement of the library building. Such amendment requires a public hearing. June 7, 2011 City of Iowa City Page 3 3. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 21, 2011 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH MARKET SQUARE PARK IMPROVEMENT 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 involves redevelopment of North Market Square Park located at Johnson and Fairchild Streets in Iowa City. The project includes renovation of the park and installation of a new infrastructure such as sidewalk pavement, foundations, lighting, landscaping, shelter and miscellaneous amenities for park use. The estimated cost for this project is $260,543. Fund sources will include GO Bonds. „ _ $ 4. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 21, 2011 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 16, CHAPTER 3, CONNECTION TO DISTRIBUTION MAIN, ARTICLE C, SECTION 3., DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING. Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing on a proposed change to the city code to address water service maintenance and shutoff issues for multi - family units with only one stop box and multiple meters. f) Resolutions. /1- /9/ 1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES. 0- iq2- 2. fl- i q3 3 Comment: This resolution includes the following changes: We are recommending that MidWestOne Bank's depository limit be raised from the current amount of $35,000,000 to $75,000,000 per their request. This higher amount would give the City more flexibility with account balances. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2010 MUSCATINE AVENUE WATER MAIN 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. Staff memorandum included in Council packet. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2010 STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS 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 Engineer. See staff memo included with item 3f(2). June 7, 2011 City of Iowa City Page 4 t t - r � q _ 4. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PARKING RAMP DOOR REPLACEMENT CAPITOL STREET AND DUBUQUE STREET RAMPS 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 Engineer. See staff memo included with item 3f(2). 9s 5. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE MERCER PARK AQUATIC CENTER SOLARIUM REPLACEMENT PROJECT. 1i -IRto 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. See staff memo included with item 3f(2). 6. 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 MARC MOEN, AND TENANT STARBUCKS CORPORTATION D /B /A STARBUCKS COFFEE #2855 -IA, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Comment: Marc Moen, as landowner, and Starbuck Corporation, d /b /a as Starbucks Coffee #2855 -IA, seek a renewal of a license agreement for temporary use of public right -of -way at 228 S. Clinton Street, 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. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND ITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEM ITH THE STATE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF I OR THE LEASE OF COMMERCIAL SPACE IN THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LI BUILDING. V �\ Comment: Approve amendment to the lease ement with the State Board of Regents for the University of Iowa for the lease o mercial space in the Iowa City Public Library. The amendment provides two additional extensions of one year each: July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2 nd July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. June 7, 2011 City of Iowa City Page 5 ii— jq7 8. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1105 GILBERT COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: The owner of the property received assistance through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The terms of the loan have been satisfied; thus the lien needs to be released. t1- 19 g 9. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND APPENDIX B, PROMISSORY NOTE FOR CONDITIONAL DECLINING BALANCE LOAN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 914 BENTON DRIVE, #13 AND 1745 DOVER STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: The owner of the property received assistance through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in 1996. The terms of the loan have been satisfied; thus the lien needs to be released. 10. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A SECOND MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1551 DICKENSON LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: The owner of the property received assistance through the Community Development Downpayment Assistance Program. The loan has been paid off; thus the lien needs to be released. Sao 11. 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 15 REGAL LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: The owner of the property received assistance through the City of Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation program. The loans have been paid off; thus the liens need to be released g) Correspondence. 1. Ronald Knoche: Competitive Quotation Results 2. Katee Lynch: Citizen Survey [staff response included] 3. Steve Smith: "Dude" housing... growing cancer for the Near Northside 4. Julie Ham: A move for the Farmer's Market? [staff response included] 6. Steve Fugate: I -Renew solar cell phone charging 7. John Moreland, Jr.: Stone Bridge Preliminary Plat 8. Veronica Tessler: Opening new business on ped mall 3 June 7, 2011 ITEM 4 ITEM 5. City of Iowa City 9. Shecharya Flatter Decriminalize marijuana END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Page �=9101= 6 �rri i i /3 ,l %e' COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM] / Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information" item. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. a) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 21 ON A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM SINGLE - FAMILY /DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 1 WEST AND HUDSON AVENUE (1014, 1016, & 1022 HUDSON AVENUE). (CPA11- 00002) Comment: At its May 19 meeting, by a vote of 4 -0 (Eastham abstaining), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommended approval in a report date May 19. Approval will allow for the rezoning of this property from Medium Density Single - Family Residential (RS -8) to Community Commercial (CC -2). Action: b) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 21 ON AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY .69 -ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1014, 1016 AND 1022 HUDSON AVENUE FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS -8) TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC -2). (REZ11- 00008) Comment: At its May 19 meeting, by a vote of 4 -0 (Eastham abstaining), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning subject to a Conditional Zoning Agreement addressing requirements for neighborhood compatibility. Staff recommended approval in a report dated May 5. Approval will allow this property to be developed with commercial uses. Action: June 7, 2011 City of Iowa City Page 7 c) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 21 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED USE REGULATIONS, ARTICLE D, TEMPORARY USES, ADDING PROVISIONS TO ALLOW FOOTBALL GAME DAY COMMERCIAL USES AS A TEMPORARY USE ALONG MELROSE AVENUE AND AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ENTITLED DEFINITIONS, TO ADD THE DEFINITION OF TAILGATING. Comment: At its May 19 meeting, by a vote of 4 -1 (Eastham voting no), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of these amendments to allow for "Football Game Day Commercial Vending ". Staff recommended approval in a report dated May 5. Action: d) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 23.22 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2949 ROCHESTER AVENUE FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS -5) ZONE TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY -LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (OPD -5) ZONE. (REZ1 1 -00001) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: At its April 21 meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 (Freerks absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning. Staff recommended approval in a memo dated April 21. The proposed rezoning will allow development of Rochester Ridge, a 55 -lot single family residential subdivision while mitigating for disturbance of wetlands and other sensitive features on the site. Action: e) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 10.39 ACRES LOCATED AT 1725 NORTH DODGE STREET FROM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PARK (RDP) TO NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P1). (REZ11- 00006) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: At its April 7 meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 (Plahutnik absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning, subject to a conditional zoning agreement that addresses the need to preserve the site's environmentally sensitive features and maintain the area as an attractive entryway into the city. Staff recommended approval in a report dated April 7. Approval will allow this property to be used for the Iowa City Community School District Administrative Offices. 11Id e 1///1 Action: 1// June 7, 2011 City of Iowa City Page 8 ITEM 6. APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BUTLER BRIDGE PEDESTRIAN TRAIL PROJECT STP -U- 3715(651)-- 70 -52, 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 will connect the Iowa River Corridor Trail between Quarry Road and Waterworks Park. The project will provide users with a dedicated wide sidewalk along Dubuque Street and across the Iowa River. The estimated cost of the project is $1,007,037 and is to be funded by Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds, City of Iowa City General Obligation bond proceeds, and Johnson County. Staff memorandum included in Council packet. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action: I _ At) i b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: ITEM 7. APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY 2012 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Comment: This biennial project involves the asphalt resurfacing and chipsealing of various streets throughout Iowa City. The estimated construction cost is $779,000 and will be funded with Iowa DOT 3R funds, Road Use tax proceeds, Wastewater revenues, and General Obligation bond proceeds. Staff memorandum included in Council packet. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action: /I- aoa b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: June 7, 2011 City of Iowa City Page 9 ITEM 8. AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 408 FAIRCHILD STREET. o- ao3 ITEM 9. i l - q4_f s Comment: The grant for the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program allows the City to purchase twenty -five rental units located in designated neighborhoods surrounding the University, rehabilitate them with up to $50,000 in grant funds, and then sell them to income - eligible buyers. Under the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program, the City proposes to sell 408 Fairchild Street. The amount of the sale will be $155,000 (this is what the City paid to purchase the home) plus "carrying costs" of approximately $7,000. "Carrying costs" are all the costs incurred by the City to acquire the home, maintain it and sell it, including abstracting and recording fees, interest on the loan to purchase the home, mowing and snow removal, utilities, real estate taxes, and any costs in excess of $50,000 to repair and rehabilitate the home. a) PUBLIC HEARING Action: 142_� b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION Action: CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, ENTITLED "FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES, AND PENALTIES," SECTION 6, " STORMWATER UTILITY FEE" AND AMENDING TITLE 16 ENTITLED "PUBLIC WORKS," CHAPTER 3, "CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE G, "STORM WATER COLLECTION, DISCHARGE AND RUNOFF," SECTION 10(F)(3) TO CHANGE THE RATE OF THE STORMWATER UTILITY FEE. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: This ordinance provides for a rate increase to the stormwater utility fee as approved in the FY2011 budget. The flat rate for an Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) will increase from $2.00 to $2.50, and the multiplying rate for non - residential properties will increase from $0.75 to $1.00. Staff requests expedited action. Action: June 7, 2011 City of Iowa City Page 10 ITEM 10. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, CHAPTER 5, PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, SECTION 8, PERSONS UNDER i t - y F33 THE LEGAL AGE IN LICENSED OR PERMITTED ESTABLISHMENTS, SUBSECTION E, TO AMEND THE FINE AMOUNT FOR VIOLATIONS, AND SUBSECTION D, TO AMEND THE WORDING OF THE NOTICE TO MATCH THE NEW FINE AMOUNTS, AND TO ELIMINATE THE POSTING OF NOTICE AS AN ELEMENT OF THE OFFENSE. (PASS AND ADOPT) Comment: This Amendment will change the fine amount for Under 21 ordinance violations from $500 for all offenses to $300 for 1s' offenses, $500 for 2nd offenses, and $625 for 3rd and subsequent offenses. The wording of the notices posted at liquor license establishments will be changed to incorporate these new fine amounts. The amendment will also make clear that the posting of notices at every entrance is still required of establishments, but that underage patrons may not use the absence of such a sign as a legal defense from this charge. The effective date will be July 1, 2011. Action ITEM 11. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, ENTITLED "PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED, "NOISE CONTROL," AND TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY," CHAPTERS 1 AND 5, TO ESTABLISH A PERMIT SYSTEM FOR AMPLIFIED SOUND ON CITY PLAZA, TO ESTABLISH A PERMIT SYSTEM FOR INFORMATION TABLES ON CITY PLAZA, AND TO ALLOW CERTAIN PUBLIC ASSEMBLY /PARADE PERMITTEES TO SELL GOODS AND SERVICES AND USE AMPLIFIED SOUND. (FIRST CONSIDERATION) Comment: This ordinance establishes a permit system for amplified sound in City Plaza (aka, the ped mall). It also provides that those with public assembly /parade permits may sell goods and services and may also use amplified sound if the event meets certain criteria. It also establishes a permitting system for "information tables" to be placed in a particular area in Black Hawk Mini Park. Information is defined in the ordinance. For additional background information, see a memo from staff in the May 12 information packet and a memo from the City Attorney in this packet. Action: ITEM 12. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, POLICE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 5, MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES, TO ADD A NEW SECTION 12, ENTITLED "FIREWORKS." (FIRST CONSIDERATION) Comment: This ordinance will simplify fireworks charges, which currently are prosecuted through the City's adoption of and amendments to the International Fire Code. This stand -alone code provision will prohibit the use, possession, public display or sale of fireworks without a permit, excepting certain types of sparklers, caps and snakes which do not contain mercury. Staff memorandum included in Council packet. Action: X14, v ME i� W June 7, 2011 City of Iowa City Page 11 ITEM 13. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT FUNDS. (DEFERRED FROM 5117) Comment: The City Council reviewed the original recommendation of Fiscal Year 2012 PIN grant funds at their May 17, 2011 meeting suggesting that they did not support the Longfellow Neighborhood Association Compost Grant request. The attachment to the resolution has been adjusted to reflect a revised recommendation of the Neighborhood Council, removing the Longfellow compost grant and including a sound system for the Grant Wood Skate Nights and adjusting the Miller Orchard and Grant Wood Community garden grants. The Neighborhood Council requests the City Council's review and approval of this recommendation. All grant applications and a memo that discussed the process for the review were include in the May 17, 2011 City Council packet. Correspondence included in Council packet. Action: (��( -��� - � -�x-1 ►WtS ITEM 14. CON IDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING, AILITHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF CONSULTING SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY °5 OF IOWA CITY AND DIVARIS REAL ESTATE, INC., FOR A STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT OF DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF RETAIL OPPORTUNITIES. (DEFERRED FROM 5/17) Comment: John Millar, of Divaris Real Estate, Inc. has developed a highly specific analysis tool for use in communities with special populations of universities, military installations and government functions. The analysis goes beyond the typical demographics found in the US Census each area studied and factors in, for college towns the hometown demographics of students populations, visiting populations and the staff and faculty populations within the community. This strategic assessment more clearly establishes a strong market for the retail community that might otherwise have overlooked Iowa City's basic demographics. We intend to use the information to attract new retail users to downtown Iowa City. The total cost of the contract is $55,000 which will be split with the University of Iowa. Action: June 7, 2011 City of Iowa City Page 12 ITEM 15. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A COST SHARING I_ as AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT OF DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF RETAIL OPPORTUNITIES. (DEFERRED FROM 5/17) Comment: The University of Iowa has a mutually strong interest in the continued diversification of the downtown business landscape. They have assisted in many recent efforts and are committed to cost sharing expenses in the Divaris Real Estate Inc. study. The total cost of the contract is $55,000, for which the University is agreeing to share in the cost, up to $27,500. Action: ITEM 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY as CLERK TO ATTEST A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH NEWCREST FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES ITEM 17. 11-409 Comment: The agreement with Newcrest will reimburse 50% (up to $1,500) of their architectural design services contract with RDG Planning and Design. RDG Planning and Design's contract includes fagade enhancement, elevation drawings and probable costs for Newcrest's medical offices at 2460 Towncrest Drive. Staff memorandum included in Council packet. Action: CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS ON TIPPERARY ROAD BETWEEN SHANNON DRIVE AND DUBLIN DRIVE Comment: The residents of Tipperary Road between Shannon Drive and Dublin Drive have successfully completed the City of Iowa City's adopted traffic calming program. A survey of the neighborhood indicated that a 100% majority of responding households are in favor of speed humps on Tipperary Road between Shannon Drive and Dublin Drive. Six households were surveyed; four (67 %) responded, two did not respond. Staff memorandum and correspondence included in Council packet. Action: QQ�4ye� June 7, 2011 City of Iowa City Page 13 ITEM 18. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY DOGPAC FOR JOINT MAINTENANCE OF a t - coq THE THORNBERRY AND RITA'S RANCH OFF -LEASH DOG PARKS. ITEM 19 fl- -OD Comment: The current agreement with the Johnson County Dog Park Action Committee (DogPAC) covering joint maintenance and revenue sharing related to the Thornberry Off -leash Dog Park and Rita's Ranch Dog Park has expired. This agreement is similar to the previous joint maintenance agreements we've had with DogPAC but the fee sharing arrangement has been amended. Previously DogPAC received 90% of the fees generated from the dog parks. This new agreement is strictly for maintenance and enhancements of the dog parks. The joint proposal has been adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commission at their May 11, 2011 meeting and at the April 13, 2011 DogPAC meeting, in the form of a recommendation to the City Council. Staff memorandum included in Council packet. Action: CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER UNIVERSITY VIEW PARTNERS, AND TENANT CHILI YUMMY YUMMY CHILI, INC. D /B /A CHILI YUMMY, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Comment: University View Partners, as landowner, and Chili Yummy Yummy Chili, Inc., d /b /a as Chili Yummy, has requested a license agreement for temporary use of public right -of -way at 100 S. Linn Street, 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. Staff memorandum included in Council packet. Action: ITEM 20. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER MAUREEN MONDANARO, AND TENANT MONDO'S OF IOWA CITY, INC. D /B /A JOSEPH'S STEAKHOUSE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Comment: Maureen Mondanaro, as landowner, and Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc., d /b /a as Joseph's Steakhouse, has requested a license agreement for temporary use of public right -of -way at 212 S. Clinton Street, 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. Staff memorandum included in Council packet. Action: June 7, 2011 City of Iowa City Page 14 ITEM 21. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE U.S. HIGHWAY 6 AND SYCAMORE STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Comment: The City of Iowa City must acquire right -of -way, fee title, permanent easements and /or temporary construction easements to construct the U.S. Highway 6 and Sycamore Street Intersection Improvement Project. This project includes safety and capacity improvements to the intersection of U.S. Highway 6 and Sycamore Street intersection including pavement widening, median reconstruction, 8' wide sidewalk installation, and installation of a new traffic signal system. Staff memorandum included in Council packet. Action: ITEM 22. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR NORTH DODGE STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER 180 PROJECT [ESIM -080- 6(285)243- OS -52]. Comment: This agreement details the understanding of responsibility during design and construction of the 180 Pedestrian Bridge Project which is currently under construction. Staff memorandum included in Council packet. Action: ITEM 23. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE EECBG WATER PLANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Comment: Competitive quotations for the EECBG Water Plant Improvement Project were opened on May 17, 2011 and the following quotes were received: Randall Electric Iowa City, IA $ 143,350.00 Price Industrial Hiawatha, IA $ 147,200.00 Advanced Electrical Services Iowa City, IA $ 153,000.00 Engineer's Estimate $86,250.00 Public Works and Engineering recommended award of the contract to Randall Electric of Iowa City, IA. The project will be funded with EECBG funds. Staff memorandum included in Council packet. Action: June 7, 2011 City of Iowa City Page 15 ITEM 24. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR i -als CONSTRUCTION OF THE GILBERT STREET STREETSCAPE PROJECT. Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Thursday, May 26, 2011 and the following bids were received: Base Bid Alternate Calacci Construction Iowa City, IA $ 353,649.40 $ 50,300.00 All American Concrete West Liberty, IA $ 366,687.65 $ 68,900.00 Tricon Construction Dubuque, IA $ 395,789.00 $ 63,300.00 Engineer's Estimate $283,000.00 Public Works and Engineering recommended award of the contract to Calacci Construction of Iowa City, Iowa, for the base bid amount of $353,649.40. The project will be funded with General Obligation bond proceeds. Action: ITEM 25. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS a) Seats Paratransit Advisory Committee (1) — 2 -yr term (July 1, 2011 — June 30, 2013) 2010 appointee (term ending 6/30/11) —Terry Dicke ITEM 26. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. a) Airport Zoning Brd of Adiustment — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus a five -year term January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011. (Carl Williams resigned). b) Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five -year term January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013. (Term expires for Dennis Keitel). .11�� c) Airport Zoning Commission — One vacancy to fill a six -year term January 1, 2006 — December 31, 2011. (Term expires for Mark Anderson). d) Airport Zoning Commission — One vacancy to fill a six -year term January 1, 2010 — December 31, 2015. (Term expires for Brian Sponcil) June 7, 2011 City of Iowa City Page 16 e) Appeals, Board of — One vacancy to fill a five -year term January 1, 2009 — December 31, 2013, for a Mechanical Professional. (Term expires for Tim Fehr). f) Appeals. Board of — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2014, for a Building Design Professional. (Unexpired term for Stephen B ,yckman) g) Youth Advisory Commission — One vacancy to fill a two -year term January 1, 2011 — December 31, 2012 One (1) person — Tate High '4z 'Zee a..,> Board of Library Trustees — Consider a recommendation from the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to appoint Robin Paetzold as the County representative. (Term expired for Leon Spies). (4 Males and 4 Females currently sere). See correspondence included in Council Packet. (Library, Brd of Trustees and Telecommunication Commission vacancies posted on 5/17/11 agenda in error, were previously appointed on 5/3/11) ITEM 27. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [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) Housing & Community Development Commission — Three vacancies to fill three -year terms September 1, 2011 — September 1, 2014. (Term expires for Cheryll Clamon, Rebecca McMurray, Michael McKay) b) Parks & Recreation Commission — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2014. (Lorin Ditzler resigned) c) Police Citizens Review Board — One vacancy to fill a four -year term September 1, 2011 — September 1, 2015. (Term expires for Donald King) APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2011. June 7, 2011 City of Iowa City Page 17 New: d) Youth Advisory Commission — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus a two -year term January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2013. One (1) person — Regina High (Matt Lincoln resigned) See correspondence included in Council packet. &0i 16,,o e) Senior Center Commission — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2012. (Unexpired term for Jean �u�� Martin) See correspondence included in Council packet. Y <��APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2011. ITEM 28 ITEM 29. ITEM 30. ITEM 31. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF. a) City Manager. A Gh2 b) City Attorney. C) City Clerk �© ADJOURNMENT [Continue Work Session if necessary] ��M