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City Council Agenda
*4W Regular Formal CITY OF IOWA CITY
October 18, 2011 - 7:00 p.m.
City Hall — Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
www.icaov.ora
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
ITEM 2. OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS — Mark Twain Elementary
a) Escalade Smith
b) Lynn Schweer
c) Savannah Yauk
ITEM 3. PROCLAMATIONS3���
a) Food Day — October 24, 2011
b) Extra Mile Day — November 1, 2011
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. October 4, Special Council Work Session
2. October 4, Special Council Formal Official and Complete
3. October 4, 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. Planning & Zoning Commission: September 15, 2011
2. Youth Advisory Commission: September 11, 2011
C) Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New:
1. Class C Liquor License for Corridor Entertainment, LC, dba Studio 13, 13 S.
Linn St.
Renewal:
2. Class C Liquor License for Caffrey, Inc., dba DC's, 124 S. Dubuque St.
3. Class C Liquor License for Christian Retirement Services, Inc., dba Oaknoll
Retirement Residence, 1 Oaknoll Ct.
4. Class E Liquor License for Wal -Mart Stores, Inc., dba Wal -Mart Store
#1721, 919 Highway 1 W.
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��% Z--� �=p _4m MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
RE: October 18 Agenda Addition /Revisions
TEM 3c (Addition) Founder's Day - November 1, 2011
CONSENT CALENDAR, Correspondence
ITEM 4e(4) Stephen Locher: Immigration & ICHRC Subcommittee Recommendations (Revised)
[staff response included]
ITEM 16 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
FIRST AVENUE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
(Revised) Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Thursday, October 13, 2011, and the
following bids were received:
Sulzberger Excavating
Muscatine, IA
$ 281,967.00
Maxwell Construction
Iowa City, IA
$ 298,943.70
Carter & Associates
Coralville, IA
$ 306,172.00
Ricklefs Excavating
Anamosa, IA
$ 328,587.00
Langman Construction
Rock Island, IL
$ 338,625.01
Iowa Bridge & Culvert
Washington, IA
$ 339,203.00
Pirc -Tobin Construction
Alburnett, IA
$ 385,325.50
Peterson Contractors
Reinbeck, IA
$ 392,998.00
Engineer's Estimate
$ 353,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Sulzberger Excavating of
Muscatine, Iowa. The project will be funded with General
Obligation bond proceeds.
ITEM 17 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WATER WORKS PRAIRIE PARK FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT.
(Revised) Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Thursday, October 13, 2011, and the
following bids were received:
Advanced Electrical Services, Inc. Iowa City, IA $ 448,000.00
Calacci Construction Co. Iowa City, IA $ 470,100.00
Wendler Construction Amana, IA $ 482,150.00
Woodruff Construction Fort Dodge, IA $ 524,657.00
Tricon General Construction Dubuque, IA $ 470,100.00
Engineer's Estimate
$ 428,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Advanced Electrical
Services, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa. The project will be funded with Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program proceeds and Water revenues.
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5. Special Class C Liquor License for Zio Johno's, Inc., dba Zio Johno's Iowa
City, 953 S. Riverside Dr.
6. Class C Liquor License for HMDS, Inc., dba Grizzly's South Side Pub, 1210
Highland Ct.
7. Class C Liquor License for Jobsite, LLC, dba Jobsite, 928 Maiden Ln.
11 -32g 8. Resolution to issue Dance Permit to Corridor Entertainment, LC, dba Studio
13, 13 S. Linn St.
d) Resolutions:
1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
(- 3aq AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3410 SHAMROCK
DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners bought the property in 2005 through the Tenant to
Ownership Program. As part of the purchase, the City granted the owner a
loan which is secured by a mortgage. The owner recently paid off the loan.
There are additional restrictions (e.g., the home must be owner occupied)
contained in a Resale and Occupancy Agreement, which the mortgage also
secures, that remain on the property for 15 years from the date of the sale.
This resolution provides for only a partial release of the City's mortgage to
reflect that the loan has been paid but that the other obligations remain.
2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF AND
i t - 33a AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND PERMANENT STORM
SEWER AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR LOT 28,
TUDOR PARK, PART TWO, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Comment: An existing storm sewer terminates in the back of Lot 28 of
Tudor Park, Part Two approximately 40' short of the downstream boundary
of Tudor Park, Part Two. It is necessary to obtain a temporary construction
easement in order to install and extend the storm from its current terminus
and connect to the storm sewer system constructed for Boyd's Fashionable
Acres. It is necessary to obtain a storm sewer and drainage easement in
order to use and maintain the storm sewer extension for drainage purposes.
e) Correspondence:
1. Traffic Engineering Planner: Install YIELD signs for bicycles on the wide
sidewalk on the north side of the intersection of Dodge Street / ACT
Circle
2. City Engr.: Competitive Quotation Results
3. Occupy Iowa City; Mike Thayer: Occupy Protest in park
4. Diana Henry; Stephen Locher; Rev. Mel Schlachter and the Rev. Karla
Stoltzfus Detweiler: Immigration and ICHRC Subcommittee
Recommendations
5. Jennifer Terry: Von Maur
6. Jerry D. Moore: Puppett shows during Arts Festival [Staff response
included]
7. C.T. Kruckeberg: Waterworks Park / Dubuque Street Bridge [staff
response included]
8. Paula Swygard; Mark Cannon: Hwy. 1 Trail and Sidewalks Project - Miller -
Orchard Neighborhood
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
RE: October 18 Agenda Addition /Revisions
ITEM 3c (Addition) Founder's Day - November 1, 2011
CONSENT CALENDAR, Correspondence
ITEM 4e(4) Stephen Locher: Immigration & ICHRC Subcommittee Recommendations (Revised)
[staff response included]
ITEM 16 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
FIRST AVENUE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
(Revised) Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Thursday, October 13, 2011, and the
following bids were received:
Sulzberger Excavating
Muscatine, IA
$ 281,967.00
Maxwell Construction
Iowa City, IA
$ 298,943.70
Carter & Associates
Coralville, IA
$ 306,172.00
Ricklefs Excavating
Anamosa, IA
$ 328,587.00
Langman Construction
Rock Island, IL
$ 338,625.01
Iowa Bridge & Culvert
Washington, IA
$ 339,203.00
Pirc -Tobin Construction
Alburnett, IA
$ 385,325.50
Peterson Contractors
Reinbeck, IA
$ 392,998.00
Engineer's Estimate
$ 353, 000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Sulzberger Excavating of
Muscatine, Iowa. The project will be funded with General Obligation bond proceeds.
ITEM 17 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WATERWORKS PRAIRIE PARK FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT.
(Revised) Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Thursday, October 13, 2011, and the
following bids were received:
Advanced Electrical Services, Inc. Iowa City, IA $ 448,000.00
Calacci Construction Co. Iowa City, IA $ 470,100.00
Wendler Construction Amana, IA $ 482,150.00
Woodruff Construction Fort Dodge, IA $ 524,657.00
Tricon General Construction Dubuque, IA $ 470,100.00
Engineer's Estimate $ 428,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Advanced Electrical
Services, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa. The project will be funded with Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program proceeds and Water revenues.
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9. James Surratt: Traffic Light
10. Steve Smith; James & LeAnne Dreier: Increased vandalism & problems in
the north end
11. Andrew L. Smith: University Student Visit [staff response included]
12. Kelly Bender: Bar Owner and PAS Recommendations for 21 Ordinance
Changes
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
Action:
ITEM 5. COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM]
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information"
item. If
ITEM 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. (Items "C & D" will proceed as outlined in
the City Attorney's memo of 2/28/07 entitled "Rezonings, Due Process and Ex parte
communications. ")
A) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 1 ON
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 14 -213 OF THE ZONING CODE TO
PROVIDE A DENSITY BONUS FOR ELDER APARTMENT HOUSING.
Comment: At its October 6 meeting, by a vote of 5 -2 (Koppes and Plahutnik no),
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
amendment. Staff recommended approval in a memo dated October 6. The
ordinance will allow a 25% density bonus for elder apartment housing in multi-
family zones.
Action:
B) AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE
DESIGNATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STABILIZATION TO
URBAN COMMERCIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 221 N. LINN STREET,
225 N. LINN STREET AND 223 E. BLOOMINGTON STREET AND THE
MIDAMERICAN SUBSTATION LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF LINN
STREET. (CPA11 -0003)
Comment: At its September 15 meeting, by a vote of 5 -1 ( Plahutnik voting no,
Payne abstained), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of
this Comprehensive Plan amendment. Staff recommended approval in a report
dated September 1. Approval will allow the zoning to be changed on this property
to permit a mixed use commercial and residential building.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
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Action:
2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action:
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REZONING THE MIDAMERICAN SUBSTATION AND CONDITIONALLY
REZONING APPROXIMATELY .42 -ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 221 N.
LINN STREET, 225 N. LINN STREET AND 223 E. BLOOMINGTON STREET
FROM NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL STABILIZATION (RNS -12) TO
CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB -2). (REZ11- 00012)
Comment: At its September 15 meeting, by a vote of 5 -1 (Plahutnik voting no,
Payne abstained), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of
this rezoning subject to a Conditional Zoning Agreement pertaining to the number
of bedrooms per unit, the building design being compatible with Northside Market
Place, and requirements for improvements within the street and alley right -of-
ways. Staff recommended approval in a report dated August 18. Approval will
allow this property to be developed with a mixed use commercial and residential
building containing up to 17 dwelling units.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Action:
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D) AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY HIGH DENSIT
SINGLE FAMILY (OPD /RS -12) PLAN FOR 2.73 -ACRES OF LAND LOCATED A
2785, 2829 AND 2871 HEINZ ROAD. (REZ11- 00013)
Comment: At its September 15 meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 (Freerks absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated September 15. Approval will allow five
additional ground floor residential units in lieu of commercial space and remove the
requirement to build 20 garage spaces shown on the original approved plan.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
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G) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, TABLE 2C-
2(a), SECTION 14 -2C -6, SECTION 14 -2C -8, AND PARAGRAPH 14- 4B -4A -7, TO
1 44- S° ESTABLISH DIMENSIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SITE DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB -2) ZONE SIMILAR
TO STANDARDS APPLIED IN THE OTHER CENTRAL BUSINESS ZONES, AND
TO CLARIFY AND ESTABLISH SETBACK AND ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS,
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY FOR PARKING LOCATION, AND MODIFY
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS TO ACCOMMODATE UPPER FLOOR
COMMERCIAL USES IN MIXED -USE BUILDINGS IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS
ZONES. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At their meeting on July 7, 2011, on a vote of 5 -0 (Plahutnik and Payne
absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of these
zoning code amendments. Staff recommended approval in a memo dated July 7,
2011. Approval of these amendments will improve and clarify regulations that apply
in the downtown area by allowing more flexibility in locating parking in relation to
storefront uses, and by requiring the second floor of mixed -use buildings to be
constructed in a manner that will be more attractive for commercial uses,
particularly office uses, for which there has been a documented and unmet
demand. Staff requests expedited action.
Action: pvi
H) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE,
PARAGRAPHS 2A -6C -4 AND 413-1A, TO ALLOW AN APPLICANT TO SEEK A
MINOR MODIFICATION TO THE SINGLE FAMILY SITE DEVELOPMENT
STANDARD THAT ESTABLISHES MINIMUM DRIVEWAY LENGTH. (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At their meeting on September 1, 2011, on a vote of 6 -0 (Freerks
absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this
zoning code amendment. Staff recommended approval in a memo dated
September 1, 2011. Approval of this amendment will allow an applicant to seek a
minor modification to reduce the minimum driveway length in cases where there
are topographical constraints that make compliance with this standard impractical.
Staff requests expedited action.
Action: o�
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E) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE,
PARAGRAPH 14- 413- 413-23, TO MODIFY THE STANDARDS FOR VEHICLE
REPAIR USES IN THE INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL ZONE WHEN LOCATED
ADJACENT TO A RESIDENTIAL ZONE. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At their meeting on July 7, 2011, on a vote of 5 -0 (Plahutnik and Payne
absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this
zoning code amendment. Staff recommended approval in a memo dated July 7,
2011. Approval of this amendment will reduce the number of nonconforming auto
repair shops in the CI -1 Zone by establishing restrictions on outdoor work activities
and noise standards for any indoor work activities during night -time hours in lieu of
the current 100 -foot separation requirement between auto repair uses in the CI -1
Zone and residential zones. Staff requests expedited action.
Action:
F) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE,
SUBSECTION 144CAD, TO CLARIFY A CROSS - REFERENCE REGARDING
OFF - STREET PARKING LOCATED ON A SEPARATE LOT FROM THE USE
SERVED AND TO DELETE SUBPARAGRAPH 14- 2C- 413-3a., AN OBSOLETE
PROVISION REGARDING SIDE AND REAR BUILDING SETBACKS IN
COMMERCIAL ZONES. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
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Comment: At their meeting on July 7, 2011, on a vote of 5 -0 (Plahutnik and Payne
absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this
zoning code amendment. Staff recommended approval in a memo dated July 7,
2011. Approval of these amendments will clarify a cross - reference and delete an
obsolete provision in the zoning code. Staff requests expedited action.
Action: ���
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1) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, ARTICLE
_ yy Sa. 4A, USE CATEGORIES, TO ADD A NEW USE CATEGORY ENTITLED,
"BUILDING TRADE USES, "; AND ASSOCIATED AMENDMENTS TO ALLOW
SAID BUILDING TRADE USES IN THE CIA, 1 -1, AND 1 -2 ZONES AS
PERMITTED USES AND IN THE CC -2 ZONE AS PROVISIONAL USES AND TO
ESTABLISH APPROVAL CRITERIA FOR SAID PROVISIONAL USES IN
ARTICLE 14 -413. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At their meeting on September 1, 2011, on a vote of 6 -0 (Freerks
absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of these
zoning code amendments. Staff recommended approval in a memo dated
September 1, 2011. Approval of these amendments will distinguish these uses
from more intensive Industrial Service Uses and expand the location opportunities
for offices and accessory storage and fabrication facilities associated with building
contractors, such as plumbers, electricians, heating and air conditioning contractors
and similar that would be classified within this new category. Staff requests
expedited action.
Action:
J) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
1 l- 33a SUBDIVIDER'S AGREEMENT REGARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR ESCROW
ACCOUNTS AND SECONDARY STREET ACCESS FOR SADDLEBROOK
PART 2.
Comment: At its October 6 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed changes. Staff recommended
approval in a memo dated September. The proposed amendment removes an
escrow requirement and obligates the developer to install the remaining extension
of Heinz Road prior to issuance of any building permit for any unit abutting Heinz
Road.
Action:
ITEM 7. AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1208
EAST BURLINGTON STREET.
Comment: The grant for the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program allows the
City to purchase twenty -six 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 1208 East Burlington Street. The amount
of the sale will be $150,000 (this is what the City paid to purchase the home) plus
"carrying costs" of approximately $4,500. "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.
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a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action: Or g" ")
j�, 333 b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action:
ITEM 8. AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 329
DOUGLASS COURT.
Comment: The grant for the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program allows the
City to purchase twenty -six 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 329 Douglass Court. The amount of the
sale will be $60,000 (this is what the City paid to purchase the home) plus "carrying
costs" of approximately $12,000. "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:
t I - 3324 b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action:
ITEM 9. DETERMINING THE RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS URBAN RENEWAL AREA OF
THE CITY TO HAVE CONDITIONS OF BLIGHT AND THAT THE REHABILITATION,
CONSERVATION, REDEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT, OR A COMBINATION
THEREOF, OF SUCH AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC
HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY;
DESIGNATING SUCH AREA AS APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL
PROJECT; AND ADOPTING THE RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS URBAN RENEWAL
PLAN THEREFOR.
Comment: The proposed Riverfront Crossings Urban Renewal Plan has been prepared
for approximately 44 acres. The proposed plan, as required by state law, has been
reviewed for its conformity with the Comprehensive Plan for Iowa City by the Planning
and Zoning Commission, who voted to recommend the plan at their regular meeting on
September 15, 2011. The required consultation with the other taxing entities in the
county will be held Sept. 30, 2011. Adopting the proposed plan is the first step in
establishing a tax increment financing district for the urban renewal area. This public
hearing was continued to October 18 to allow the required public comment period to
lapse prior to action, and a report provided on the consultation.
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a. PUBLIC HEARING (continued from October 4)
Action:
I � - -3 3� b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION (deferred from October 4)
ITEM 10.
Action:
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APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT HILL TRAIL — PHASE
THREE 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 project will extend Court Hill Trail from Scott Boulevard east through
Scott Park along Ralston Creek and will connect to an existing trail located within
Windsor Ridge Subdivision. The project also includes trail connections to the Dog
Park, Court Street, Cumberland Lane and an 8 -foot wide sidewalk along Scott
Boulevard adjacent to Scott Park. In addition, the project will include a refuge island in
Scott Boulevard, three trail bridges, and other associated improvements. The
estimated construction cost is $516,000. The project will be funded 80% by an IDOT
National Recreation Trail Grant up to $416,159 and the remaining local share will be
funded with General Obligation bond proceeds.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
1- 3�b b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action:
ITEM 11. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES
AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "RULES OF THE ROAD," SECTION 6,
4 ENTITLED "SPEED RESTRICTIONS," SUBSECTION B, ENTITLED
"EXCEPTIONS ". (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
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Comment: This ordinance amendment has been revised following additional input from
the Iowa Department of Transportation; both termini of this new 35 mile per hour zone
are different than previously proposed. Based on a speed study of the North Dodge
Street corridor, the City Engineer and Iowa Department of Transportation recommend
establishing the speed limit at 35 miles per hour from a point 300 feet north of Prairie
du Chien to a point 315 feet north of Conklin Lane. This ordinance amendment
replaces another considered at the September 20, 2011 City Council meeting that
proposed establishing the speed limit at 35 miles per hour from the intersection of
Prairie du Chien to a point 175 feet north of Conklin Lane. Staff requests expedited
action. Ij
Action:
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ITEM 12. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THAT GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES
(f— +454f LEVIED AND COLLECTED EACH YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN
THE TOWNCREST URBAN RENEWAL AREA, IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
COUNTY OF JOHNSON, STATE OF IOWA, BY AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
STATE OF IOWA, CITY OF IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF JOHNSON, IOWA CITY
COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OTHER TAXING DISTRICTS, BE PAID TO
A SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON LOANS,
REBATES, GRANTS, MONIES ADVANCED TO AND INDEBTEDNESS, INCLUDING
BONDS ISSUED OR TO BE ISSUED, INCURRED BY SAID CITY IN CONNECTION
WITH SAID URBAN RENEWAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. (PASS AND
ADOPT)
ITEM 13.
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ITEM 14.
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Comment: Adopting a TIF ordinance is the second step in establishing a tax increment
financing (TIF) district. Adoption of the Towncrest Urban Renewal Plan was the first
step, and as such, was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission as being in
conformity with the general plan for development of the City as a whole. Additionally,
the required consultation with the other taxing entities in the county was also held. The
TIF ordinance allows for new taxes derived from the development of taxable property
in the Urban Renewal Project Area to be divided and used for loans, rebates, grants,
advances, indebtedness, or bonds payable for projects approved by City Council.
Acti
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 17, ENTITLED
"BUILDING AND HOUSING," CHAPTER 12, ENTITLED "APPEALS," TO
ELIMINATE THE COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS OF THE BOARD OF
APPEALS. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The current City Code sets for the composition of the Board of Appeals.
Staff recommends that this provision be deleted and that the composition of the Board
be set forth in the bylaws, making it consistent with how other boards and commissions
composition is established. Staff requests expedited action to allow consideration of a
resolution approving the Boards revised by -laws.
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Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED BY -LAWS OF THE
BOARD OF APPEALS.
Comment: The Board of Appeals recommended approval of the amended by -laws at
their August 1, 2011 meeting. The City Council Rules Committee met on September 9,
2011 and recommended approval of two of the three changes requested, and were
split on the third request regarding non - residents. Staff recommends approval of two
of the three changes requested, and does not recommend the third request regarding
non - residents. All three changes requested by the Board are included in the resolution.
Action:
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ITEM 15. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
[<-339 MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2011 PARKING RAMP REPAIRS PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened on October 11, 2011 and the following
bids were received:
Western Waterproofing Co. Inc $ 107,000.00
Vector Construction, Inc. $ 149,095.00
E & H Restoration, L.L.C. $ 151,882.00
TNT Tuckpointing & building Restoration L.L.C. $ 166,343.00
Engineer's Estimate $ 176,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommended award of the contract to Western
Waterproofing Co. Inc. of West Des Moines, IA. The project will be funded with
Parking Revenue proceeds.
Action:
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ITEM 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PHASE 1 OF THE FIRST AVENUE STORM
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Comment: B s for this project will a opened on Thursday, O tober 13th at 2:30 PM.
Staff will revievhe bids and a recom endation for award will be resented to Council
at Monday's wor session. The estim ed construction cost is $ 3,000 and will be
funded with Genera bligation bond proc ds.
Action:
ITEM 17. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER WORKS PRAIRIE PARK FLOOD MITIGATION
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
C Comme � Bids for this pro ct will be open d on Thursd y, Octob 13th at 2:30 PM.
�'--' Staff will r iew the bids and %Gnt ommenda ' n for award ill be pres nted to Council
��-- -� at Monday's work session. estimated c struction co t is $385, 0 and will be
funded with and Mitigation Program pr eeds and ter reven s.
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11�. ®, CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
RE: October 18 Agenda Addition /Revisions
ITEM 3c (Addition) Founder's Day - November 1, 2011
CONSENT CALENDAR, Correspondence
ITEM 4e(4) Stephen Locher: Immigration & ICHRC Subcommittee Recommendations (Revised)
[staff response included]
ITEM 16 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR `F
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TH
FIRST AVENUE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
(Revised) Comment: Bids for this project were opened on
following bids were received:
Sulzberger Excavating
Muscatine, IA
Maxwell Construction
Iowa City, IA
Carter & Associates
Coralville, IA
Ricklefs Excavating
Anamosa, IA
Langman Construction
Rock Island, IL
Iowa Bridge & Culvert
Washington, IA
Pirc -Tobin Construction
Alburnett, IA
Peterson Contractors
Reinbeck, IA
Engineer's Estimate
Thursday, October 13, 2011, and the
$ 281, 967.00
$ 298, 943.70
$ 306,172.00
$ 328, 587.00
$ 338,625.01
$ 339,203.00
$ 385,325.50
$ 392,998.00
$ 353,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Sulzberger Excavating of
Muscatine, Iowa. The project will be funded with General Obligation bond proceeds.
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ITEM 17 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WATERWORKS PRAIRIE PARK FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT.
(Revised) Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Thursday, October 13, 2011, and the
following bids were received:
Advanced Electrical Services, Inc. Iowa City, IA $ 448,000.00
Calacci Construction Co. Iowa City, IA $ 470,100.00
Wendler Construction Amana, IA $ 482,150.00
Woodruff Construction Fort Dodge, IA $ 524,657.00
Tricon General Construction Dubuque, IA $ 470,100.00
Engineer's Estimate $ 428,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Advanced Electrical
Services, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa. The project will be funded with Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program proceeds and Water revenues.
October 18, 2011 City of Iowa City Page 12
ITEM 18. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN
THE CABLE TV DIVISION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
l . 3 DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME AND ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLANS BY
RECLASSIFYING THE COMMUNITY PROGRAMMER POSITION, AFSCME
GRADE 9, TO MEDIA PRODUCTION SERVICES COORDINATOR,
ADMINISTRATIVE GRADE 26.
Comment: This resolution is to approve the conversion of the current position
Community Programmer to the administrative position of Media Production Services
Coordinator (MPSC). As a result of the reorganization of video production services,
the Community Programmer position has increasingly taken on the role of supervisor
of production services and audio /visual production staff. These duties and
responsibilities are more appropriately performed by an administrative staff position.
This change will increase budgeted personnel cost by approximately $5,000 annually.
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ITEM 19. 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) Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment — 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).
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)
e) Board of Appeals — One vacancy to fill a five -year term January 1, 2009 —
December 31, 2013, for a Mechanical Professional. (Term expires for Tim
Fehr).
f) Board of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five -year term January 1, 2012 —
January 1, 2017. (Term expires for Adam Plagge)
g) Board of Appeals — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, ending December 31, 2014, for a Building Design Professional.
(Unexpired term for Stephen Buckman)
October 18, 2011 City of Iowa City Page 13
h) Human Rights Commission — Three vacancies to fill three -year terms January
1, 2012 — January 1, 2015. (Term expires for Wangui Gathua, Martha Lubaroff,
Dianne Day)
i) Parks & Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill a four -year term January
1, 2012 — January 1, 2016. (Term expires for Margaret Loomer)
j) Public Art Advisory Committee — Two vacancies to fill three -year terms January
1, 2012 — January 1, 2015. (Term expires for Patrick Carney, DaLayne
Williamson)
k) Senior Center Commission — Two vacancies to fill three -year terms January 1,
2012 — December 31, 2014. (Term expires for Rosamond Hanson, Mercedes
Bern -Klug)
1) Youth Advisory Commission — Three vacancies to fill two -year terms January 1,
2012 — December 31, 2013. (Term expires for Jerry Gao, Alexandra Tamerius,
Caroline Van Voorhis)
m) Youth Advisory Commission — One vacancy to fill a two -year term
January 1, 2011 — December 31, 2012
One (1) person — Tate High
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, October 26, 2011.
New:
n) Planning & Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
0 effective upon appointment, ending May 1, 2015. (Wally Plahutnik resigned)
e correspondence included in Council packet.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, November 30, 2011.
ITEM 20. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM 21. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM 22. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a) City Manager. _r
b) City Attorney.
c) City Clerk.
ITEM 23. ADJOURNMENT
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