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April 3, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.
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ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ITEM 1 a Roll Call
ITEM 2. PROCLAMATION A n/��T- �
ITEM 2a Fair Housing Month — April 2012''""
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ITEM 3. OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS— P!0M Elementa
ITEM 3a Nourah Abusada
ITEM 3b Patrick McMillan
ITEM 4. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF TH CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
ITEM 4a. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk:
ITEM 4a(1) March 20 Council Work Session
ITEM 4a(2) March 20 Regular Council Formal Official and Complete
ITEM 4a(3) March 21 Joint Meeting — Work Session
ITEM 4b. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action).
ITEM 4b(1) Airport Commission — February 16
ITEM 4b(2) Human Rights Commission — February 21
ITEM 4b(3) Planning & Zoning Commission — February 27
ITEM 4b(4) Planning & Zoning Commission — March 1
ITEM 4b(5) Police Citizens Review Board — February 22
ITEM 4b(6) Senior Center Commission — February 16
ITEM 4c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(New)
ITEM 4c(1) Class C Liquor License for Katy, LLC, dba Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 310 E. Prentiss
St.
Outdoor Service Area for Katy, LLC, dba Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 310 E. Prentiss St.
(Renewal)
ITEM 4c(2) Class C Liquor License for L & M Iowa City Investments, LLC, dba Chef's Table, 223
E. Washington St.
ITEM 4c(3) Special Class C Liquor License for Little Donkey's , Inc., dba Panchero's Mexican
Grill, 32 S. Clinton St.
ITEM 4c(4) Special Class C Liquor License for Freshmex Iowa City, LLC, dba Panchero's
Mexican Grill, 965 S. riverside Dr.
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ITEM 4c(5)
ITEM 4c(6)
Class C Liquor License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque
St.
Outdoor Service Area for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque
St.
ITEM 4d. Resolutions:
ITEM 4d(1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE EECBG WATER
is - /.I- PLANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 2011.
Comment: The project has been completed by Randall Electric, Inc. of Iowa City,
Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications. The Engineer's
Report and Performance and Payment bonds are on file with the City Clerk.
❖ Project Estimated Cost: $ 86,250.00
❖ Project Bid Received: $ 143,350.00
❖ Project Actual Cost: $ 154,080.05
ITEM 4d(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE TERRY
la- /a5 TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA - PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Comment: The project has been completed by Tricon General Construction of
Dubuque, Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications. The
Engineer's Report and Performance and Payment bonds are on file with the City
Clerk.
❖ Project Estimated Cost: $ 1,330,500.00
❖ Project Bid Received: $ 1,192,089.00
❖ Project Actual Cost: $ 1,291,637.75
4.
ITEM 4d(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 BILL MIHALOPOULOS, AND TENANT ATLAS WORLD
GRILL, INC D /B /A ATLAS WORLD GRILL, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Comment: Bill Mihalopoulos, as landowner, and Atlas World Grill, Inc d /b /a Atlas
World Grill, seek a renewal of a license agreement for temporary use of public right -
of -way at 127 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.
ITEM 4d(4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION 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 MOKA JAVA LLC, AND
TENANT LUSATI, INC. D /B /A QUINTON'S BAR & DELI, FOR A SIDEWALK
CAFE.
Comment: Moka Java LLC, as landowner, and Lusati, Inc. d /b /a Quinton's Bar &
Grill, seek a renewal of a license agreement for temporary use of public right -of -way
at 215 Washington 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.
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ITEM 4d(5) 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 ET AL, AND TENANT LINN STREET CAFE
INC. D /B /A LINN STREET CAFE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Comment: Marc Moen et al, as landowner, and Linn Street Cafe Inc. d /b /a Linn
Street Cafe, seek a renewal of a license agreement for temporary use of public right -
of -way at 121 N. 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.
ITEM 4d(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 MAUREEN MONDANARO, AND TENANT SALOON OF
IOWA CITY, L.C. D /B /A SALOON, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Comment: Maureen Mondanaro, as landowner, and Saloon of Iowa City, L.C, d /b /a
Saloon, seek a renewal of a license agreement for temporary use of public right -of-
way at 112 College 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.
ITEM 4d(7) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
!a- J3D 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 MAUREEN MONDANARO, AND TENANT GIVANNI'S OF
IOWA CITY D /B /A GIVANNI'S, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Comment: Maureen Mondanaro, as landowner, and Givanni's of Iowa City d /b /a
Givanni's, seek a renewal of a license agreement for temporary use of public right -of-
way at 109 College 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.
ITEM 4d(8) 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 MIDWESTONE BANK, AND TENANT ICBB, LTD D /B /A
BROWN BOTTLE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Comment: MidwestOne Bank, as landowner, and ICBB, Ltd d /b /a Brown Bottle, seek
a renewal of a license agreement for temporary use of public right -of -way at 115
Washington 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.
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ITEM 4d(9) 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 EVELYN OAKES, AND TENANT CHACKALACKAL, INC
D /B /A ONE TWENTY SIX, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Comment: Evelyn Oakes, as landowner, and Chackalackal, Inc d /b /a One Twenty
Six, seek a renewal of a license agreement for temporary use of public right -of -way
at 126 Washington 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.
ITEM 4d(10) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION,
IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1232 E. COURT STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: University of Iowa Community Credit Union has requested that the City
approve a Subordination Agreement for property at 1232 E. Court Street. The
owners of the property received a Mortgage from the City of Iowa City for the Energy
Efficiency Program. The property has enough equity to cover the City's lien position.
ITEM 4d(11) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION,
IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 520 MANOR DRIVE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property located at 520 Manor Drive received flood
rehabilitation assistance through the state Jumpstart program on December 23,
2009. The subordination will not change the City's current position, which is second
position and inferior to the owner's primary lender.
ITEM 4d(12) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CDBG
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PACKAGE NO.6 PROJECT.
Comment: The project has been completed by Advanced Environmental Testing &
Abatement, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and
specifications. The Engineer's Report and Performance and Payment bonds are on
file with the City Engineer.
❖ Project Estimated Cost: $ 98,000.00
❖ Project Bid Received: $ 92,550.00
❖ Project Actual Cost: $ 84,850.00
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ITEM 4d(13) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CDBG
�a 3 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PACKAGE NO. 7 PROJECT.
Comment: The project has been completed by Active Thermal Concepts of
Hiawatha, Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications. The
Engineer's Report and Performance and Payment bonds are on file with the City
Engineer.
❖ Project Estimated Cost: $ 50,000.00
❖ Project Bid Received: $ 63,980.00
❖ Project Actual Cost: $ 58,540.00
ITEM 4d(14) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE HMGP
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PACKAGE NO.4 PROJECT.
Comment: The project has been completed by Lindstrom Environmental, Inc. of
Plymouth, Minnesota, in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications.
The Engineer's Report and Performance and Payment bonds are on file with the City
Engineer.
❖ Project Estimated Cost: $ 14,000.00
❖ Project Bid Received: $ 13,000.00
❖ Project Actual Cost: $ 13,000.00
ITEM 4d(15) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE HMGP
Ids' 13S ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PACKAGE NO. 5 PROJECT.
Comment: The project has been completed by Abatement Specialties of Clinton,
Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications. The Engineer's
Report and Performance and Payment bonds are on file with the City Engineer.
❖ Project Estimated Cost: $ 36,000.00
❖ Project Bid Received: $ 31,657.00
❖ Project Actual Cost: $ 31,657.00
ITEM 4e. Correspondence:
ITEM 4e(1) Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of a LANE ASSIGNMENT sign and a LEFT
TURN ONLY pavement marking for interior lane of the northbound leg of the Highway
1 / Orchard Street intersection.
ITEM 4e(2) Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of an on- street metered parking space and
establishment of parking meter terms on the 200 block of East Washington Street.
ITEM 4e(3) Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the west
side of Algonquin Road.
ITEM 4e(4) Norma Lee Balmer: Lexington Avenue [Staff response included]
ITEM 4e(5) H. Lenz: Red Light Cameras
END OF ICONSENT 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.
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ITEM 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. (In accordance with the City Attorney's memo of
2/28/07 entitled "Rezonings, Due Process and Ex parte communications ". Council will discuss
items # 6a, 6b & 6h only at the formal meeting).
ITEM 6a DESIGNATING 1.25 -ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 108 MCLEAN STREET AS AN
IOWA CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK (REZ12- 00004)
ITEM 6b
Comment: At its March 9 meeting, by a vote of 8 -0 (Downing, Thomann and Wagner
absent) the Historic Preservation Commission recommends approval of the designation of
108 McLean Street as a Historic Landmark. The Planning and Zoning Commission will
consider this application at their March 15 meeting. It is anticipated that they will make a
recommendation prior to the Council's April 3 meeting. Staff recommended approval in a
memorandum dated March 9. Approval will provide for review of exterior changes to the
property by the Historic Preservation Commission and provide zoning incentives to help
encourage the continue use and preservation of the building.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
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2. CONSI RAN C►E RDINARST CONSIDERATION) `2
Action:
CONSIDER SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 17 ON AN ORDINANCE
REZONING APPROXIMATELY 2.43 ACRES OF LAND FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL
(CI -1) TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC -2) FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED EAST OF
WEST SIDE DRIVE AND NORTH OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD NEAR ITS
INTERSECTION WITH HIGHWAY 1 WEST (REZ12- 00003).
Comment: At their March 15 meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 (Koppes absent), the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a report dated
March 15. Approval of this rezoning (McDonald's restaurant property) will allow
expansion of an existing restaurant at 2440 Mormon Trek Boulevard and will acknowledge
that general retail commercial is appropriate at this intersection of two major arterial streets.
Action:
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ITEM 6c CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 17 ON AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING, ARTICLES 2B AND 2C, AND
PARAGRAPH 14- 4B -4A -7 TO ESTABLISH THREE AS THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF
BEDROOMS ALLOWED WITHIN A MULTI - FAMILY DWELLING UNIT IN MULTI - FAMILY
ZONES AND IN COMMERCIAL ZONES THAT ALLOW MULTI - FAMILY USES AND TO
ESTABLISH NEW RESIDENTIAL DENSITY FORMULAS FOR MULTI - FAMILY USES
LOCATED IN MULTI - FAMILY ZONES AND IN COMMERCIAL ZONES THAT ALLOW
MULTI - FAMILY USES.
ITEM 6d
ITEM 6e
Comment: At their March 15 meeting, by a vote of 5 -1 (Eastham voting no, Koppes absent),
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval
in memoranda dated February 24 and March 9. Approval of the amendment will establish
new formulas for determining residential density for multi - family dwellings located in multi-
family zones and in commercial zones that allow multi - family uses based generally on the
number of bedrooms proposed on a property rather than on the number of units proposed.
CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 11 ON AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING, ARTICLE 5A, OFF - STREET PARKING
AND LOADING STANDARDS, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING
SPACES FOR CERTAIN MULTI - FAMILY DWELLING UNITS WHEN LOCATED WITHIN A
DESIGNATED UNIVERSITY IMPACT AREA (UTA).
Comment: At their March 15 meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 ( Koppes absent), the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in memoranda
dated February 24 and March 9. Approval will increase the number of required parking
spaces so that at least 1 parking space is provided for each bedroom for multi - family
dwelling units located in a designated impact area close to the University of Iowa campus
where parking congestion and the resulting illegal parking is a concern. "�
Action:
CONSIDER At
DEFINITIONS, CHANGING THE DEFINITION OF "HOUSEHOLD" AS IT APPLIES IN THE
RM -44, PRM, RNS -20, RM -20, AND CO -1 ZONES. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At their March 15 meeting, by a vote of 5 -1 (Eastham voting no, Koppes absent),
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval
in memoranda dated February 24 and March 9. Approval will effectively limit the number of
unrelated persons that may reside in a dwelling to a maximum of three within the stated
zones, which is consistent with the maximum allowed currently in all other zones within the
city. Protest petitions did not meet the minimum 20% area threshold necessary to require a
super- majority vote to approve the amendment. If there is an indication that the Council will
not accept the Commission's recommendation an opportunity for a joint meeting with the
Council and the Commission is required. Correspondence included in Council packe�,�
Action:
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ITEM 6f CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING, SUBSECTION 14- 2C -8Q,
BONUS PROVISIONS, ADDING A FLOOR AREA BONUS FOR CONSTRUCTING CLASS
A OFFICE SPACE ON UPPER FLOORS WITHIN A MULTI -STORY BUILDING IN A
CENTRAL BUSINESS (CB -10) ZONE. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
ITEM 6g
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ITEM 6h
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Comment: At its February 16 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of this zoning code amendment. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated February 16. Approval will allow larger and potentially taller
buildings within the downtown provided that they include Class A office space. If there is an
indication that the Council will not accept the Commission's recommendation an opportunity
for a joint meeting with the Council and the Commission is required.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING, ARTICL°- 4E,
NONCONFORMING SITUATIONS, REGARDING THE REGULATION OF NON-
CONFORMING DEVELOPMENT. (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: At its February 2 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of these amendments. Staff recommended approval in
a report dated February 2. Approval of these amendments would simplify the process for
regulating nonconforming development, such as parking areas, screening, landscaping,
outdoor lighting, and similar as alterations are made to a property.
Action:
CONSIDER Al
PLAN AND SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PENINSULA
NEIGHBORHOOD PHASES 3, 4 AND 5 LOCATED ON FOSTER ROAD. (REZ11- 00017)
(SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At its February 16 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. Staff recommended approval in a
report dated February 16. Approval will revise the Peninsula Neighborhood OPD and Plan
and Sensitive Areas Development Plan to reconfigure lot lines and the street design, the mix
of single - family row house and multi - family buildings and make amendments to the
Peninsula Code. If there is an indication that the Council will not accept the Commission's
recommendation an opportunity for a joint meeting with the Council and the Commission is
required. The applicant has requested expedited consideration, and correspondence is
included in Council packet.
Action:
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ITEM 6i CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE
la -139 PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD PHASE 3 AND 4, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB11- 00017)
ITEM 6j
ITEM 6k
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Comment: At their February 16 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a report dated
February 16. Approval will allow the development of the Peninsula Neighborhood Phase 3
and 4, a 42 -lot, 17.37 -acre residential subdivision located on Foster Road.
Action:
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE
PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD PHASE 5, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB12- 00001)
Comment: At their February 16 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a report dated
February 16. Approval will allow the development of the Peninsula Neighborhood Phase 5,
an 8 -lot, 2 -acre residential subdivision located on Foster Road.
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION WAIVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL REVIEW OF
WOODLAND RIDGE ESTATES, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Comment: At their March 15 meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 (Koppes absent), the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended that the City's review of Woodland Ridge Estates, a 44-
acre, 11 -lot residential subdivision located south of Stewart Road and east of Dubuque
Street in Johnson County in Fringe Area A be waived. In a memorandum dated March 15
staff recommended waiver of the review of this subdivision.
Action:
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE Of COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY INDUSTRIAL CAMPUS RAILROAD SIDING AND
SPUR IMPROVEMENTS 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, formerly known as the Iowa City Industrial Campus Railroad
Improvements Project, will include construction of the railroad infrastructure for the Iowa City
Industrial Campus. The Industrial Campus is a development along 420th Street targeted for the
wind energy market. The estimated construction cost is $1,665,000 and will be funded a
$1,056,200 State Railroad Grant and the remainder with General Obligation bond proceeds.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
Action:
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ITEM 8. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
(KIRKWOOD AVE. TO 1ST AVE.) [STP -U- 3715(37)-- 70 -52], 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 involves the reconstruction of Lower Muscatine Road from Kirkwood
Avenue to 1st Avenue. Improvements include new roadway, sidewalk, roadway lighting, storm
sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, and other associated improvements. The estimated
construction cost is $5,649,000 and will be funded with Federal Surface Transportation Program
(STP) proceeds, Water revenues, Wastewater revenues, General Obligation bond proceeds,
and a contribution from Kirkwood Community College.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
/a- r � 3 b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
Action:
ITEM 9. 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: A stormwater utility fee rate increase is proposed in the FY2013 budget to meet the
demands on the City's stormwater management program due to State and Federal regulations,
maintenance on existing stormwater infrastructure and community improvements and
assistance. The single family residential rate will increase fifty cents per month. The multi-
family residential rate will increase twenty -five cents per month. The non - residential rate will
increase fifty cents for the base rate and twenty -five cents on the multiplying ERU (Equivalent
Residential Unit) rate per month.
Action:
ITEM 10. CONSIDER AN ORDiA*E AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITfD "USE OF
PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED, "COMMERCIAL USE OF
SIDEWALKS," SECTION 3, ENTITLED "USE FOR SIDEWALK CAFES," TO ALLOW
SIDEWALK CAFES AGREEMENTS TO BE APPROVED ADMINISTRATIVELY AND TO
DECREASE THE ALLEY SETBACK. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At the Council work session on March 20, staff recommended that sidewalk cafe
agreements be approved administratively rather than by Council. Staff also recommended that
the minimum distance between alleys and cafes be decreased from 10 feet to 2 feet as long as
the fencing material is less than 20% solid. The 20% provision is identical to the "vision triangle"
provision in section 14 -5D -4 and is based on the same safety concerns. This ordinance makes
these changes to the �Code and also provides an appeal process to City Council.
Action: )Ape
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ITEM 11. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, FINANCES TAXATION AND FEES,
CHAPTER 4, SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES,
19 SECTION 7, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO AMEND FEES. (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: The Transportation Services Department through the FY2013 budgeting process
proposes an increase in transit fees. This increase will cover a portion of the gap created by
transit operations moving from a government activity to a business type activity. Additionally,
this fee increase will move transit toward attaining a goal of user fees covering 30% - 35% of
actual operating costs. The last transit fee increase was July 1, 1996. This change will take
effect on July 1, 2012 and result in an estimated revenue increase through user fees of
$330,000.00. In addition, as a part of our 28E Agreement for contracted paratransit services
with Johnson County SEATS, the single ride fare will increase from $1.50 to $2.00.
Action:
ITEM 12. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO BUDGET ANNUAL FUNDINd FdR IOWA CITY
/a- i4L4 AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR THE FIVE FISCAL YEARS 2013 THROUGH 2017 AND
FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING OF THE CO -LAB INITIATIVE.
Comment: The Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) conducts a capital campaign every
five years and has come to the City for a five year pledge to continue funding. One City Council
may not bind a future City Council with a budgetary commitment, however they may resolve
their intent to budget in future years. This resolution formalizes the intent to budget ICAD's
requested pledge. This item was deferred form the March 20 agenda to provide time to review
the plan.
Action: /
ITEM 13. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE,
/a -1'+S TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
COURT HILL TRAIL - PHASE THREE NRT- 3715(649)- -9G -52 PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened by the Iowa Department of Transportation on
Tuesday, March 20, 2012, and the following bids were received:
J & L Construction
Washington, IA
$488,775.50
Metro Pavers
Iowa City, IA
$550,102.06
Peterson Contractors
Reinbeck, IA
$552,534.88
Streb Contruction
Iowa City, IA
$577,740.43
Tschiggfrie Excavating
Dubuque, IA
$666,214.43
Engineer's Estimate
$ 531,000.00
Public Works and Engineering
recommend award of the contract to J & L Construction of
Washington, IA. The project will be funded with General Obligation bond proceeds.
Action:
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ITEM 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
4;.- 144- SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES CONSOLIDATION PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, and the following
bids were received:
Bowen Engineering Indianapolis, IN $37,724,000.00
Joseph J. Henderson & Son Inc. Gurnee, IL $43,787,000.00
River City Construction East Peoria, IL $43,788,000.00
Rice Lake Group Construction Deerwood, MN $43,828,600.00
J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. Madison, WI $45,380,000.00
Gridor Construction Buffalo, MN $50,390,000.00
Engineer's Estimate $ 39,700,000.00
Bowen Engineering has withdrawn their bid due to an error in their estimate. Public Works and
Engineering recommend award of the contract to Joseph J. Henderson & Son of Gurnee, IL.
The project will be funded with a $22M grant from the US Economic Development Agency
(EDA), $4.5M from a Community Development Block Grant, a $2M I -Jobs Grant, $12.1M from
Local Option Sales Tax Revenue in revenue bonds, $1.9M from Wastewater operations and the
remainder from Wastewater Revenue bond proceeds.
Action: /
ITEM 1S. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 12 -100 WHICI NCLUDED
is -1 #-7 APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE U.S. HIGHWAY 6 AND SYCAMORE STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID PLAN, AND FIXING TIME AND
PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Comment: This project was removed from letting due to concern regarding construction related
access restrictions that may occur if the Lower Muscatine Road Project and the U.S. Highway 6
and Sycamore Street Intersection Improvement Project are constructed concurrently. The
project will be rebid at a later date.
Action:
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ITEM 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THEWAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA RIVER WATER MAIN CROSSINGS PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project will be take ursday, March 29th a 2:30 D. Staff will
review the bids and a recomm n for award will for presented to Council at the Council
meeting on Tuesday, The estimated construction cost is approximately $290,470 and
will be funded EMA reimbursements and Water revenues.
Action:
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TO: General Public
FROM: City Clerk
RE: Additions to April 3 agenda
ITEM # 16 [REVISED] CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
/a- Itl g CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER WATER MAIN
CROSSINGS PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Thursday, March 29, 2012, and
the following bids were received:
Vieth Construction Corp.
Cedar Falls, IA
$ 273,481.00
Morris & Co., Inc.
Marion , IA
$ 357,264.00
Tschiggfrie Excavating Co.
Dubuque, IA
$ 359,237.00
Maxwell Construction, Inc.
Iowa City, IA
$ 369,854.70
Schuetz Construction, LLC
Bonner Springs, KS
$ 477,187.50
Engineer's Estimate $ 290,470.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Vieth
Construction Corp. of Cedar Falls, Iowa. The project will be funded with FEMA
reimbursements and Water revenues.
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ITEM 17. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR
/,.1 TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT
'BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SHIVE- HATTERY, INC. TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE HIGHWAY 1 TRAIL PROJECT -
ORCHARD STREET TO SUNSET STREET PROJECT.
ITEM 18.
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ITEM 19.
Comment: This is an amendment to an existing agreement for design and engineering services
for the Highway 1 Trail - Orchard Street to Sunset Street. The amendment authorizes Shive-
Hattery to provide additional topographic survey, design for watermain improvements and
preparation of temporary construction and permanent easement plats. The total cost for the
additional services is not to exceed $16,500 and will be funded by General Obligation bond
proceeds.
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN TFPE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND THE POLICE LABOR RELATIONS ORGANIZATION OF IOWA CITY TO BE
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2015.
Comment: This is a three -year agreement for Fiscal Years 2013, 2014, and 2015 which
provides for split wage increases of 1.35% and 1.5% in FY2013, 1.25% and 1.25% in FY2014
and an across - the -board wage increase of 2.2% at the beginning of FY2015. The second
portion of the FY2013 and FY2014 splits will be applied to the 10 year officer step rather than
paid across the board. The agreement also provides for increases to employee contributions for
family health insurance and increases to deductible and out -of- pocket maximums for both single
and family health insurance policies. Other provisions include the incorporation of the current
work schedule into the collective bargaining agreement and the elimination of Step 3 in the
current grievance process.
Action: /
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN TFW CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL
EMPLOYEES LOCAL #183, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017.
Comment: This is a five -year agreement for Fiscal Years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017
which provides for split wage increases of 1.35% and 1.5% in FY2013, 1.25% and 1.25% in
FY2014 and an across - the -board wage increase of 2.2% at the beginning of FY2015. It also
provides for increases to employee contributions for family health insurance and increases to
deductible and out -of- pocket maximums for both single and family health insurance policies.
The agreement provides for a contract re- opener for wages and insurance only for FY2016 and
FY2017. Other provisions include a modification of the contract provision regarding temporary
employees to establish a 1300 hour work limitation per fiscal year per hourly employee and
establishment of a 7 working -day timeframe within which employees being laid off may exercise
contractual bumping rights.
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ITEM 20. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION /COMPENSATION PLANS
is -159- FOR CONFIDENTIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES FOR
FYI 3, FYI 4, AND FYI 5.
Comment: This is a three -year compensation plan for all administrative, confidential, and
executive employees. It is consistent with adjustments to be made to the general employees'
classified plan as a result of the recently negotiated collectiv6ta' rgaining agreement.
Action:
ITEM 21. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DEDICATING BLACKHAWK MINIPARK IN IOWA
IS- IS3 JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, AS PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY.
ITEM 22.
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ITEM 23.
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Comment: In anticipation of the project at 114 S. Dubuque Street, this resolution
dedicates that the Blackhawk Minipark, located in the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall at the
intersection of Washington and Dubuque Streets as public right -of -way. Staff
recommends accepting this dedication.
Action:
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE 6 —
REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND CENTRAL
PARK L.L.C.
Comment: This resolution approves a developer's agreement for the redevelopment of 114 S.
Dubuque Street (currently occupied by the Wells Fargo Bank), to construct a 14 -story mixed use
commercial and residential space. The Developer has requested $2.5M in an up -front TIF loan in
exchange for agreeing to provide, initial sale or lease of work -force housing, the development of
over 6,954 square feet of Class A office space and a minimum assessment amount of $5,760,000
on the L.L.0 property located at 114 S. Dubuque Street and $1, 273,430 on the Plaza Towers
condominium unit 225 S. Linn Street. Both the Economic Development Committee and staff
recommend approval.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT FOR DESIGN WORK FOR A NEW ANIMAL CARE
AND ADOPTION CENTER, COST SHARING AGREEMENTS WITH NEIGHBORING
JURISDICTIONS FOR SAID FACILITY, AND INTERIM ANIMAL SERVICES WITH
NEIGHBORING JURISDICTIONS
Comment: At the March 20 work session, staff presented preliminary conceptual design for a
facility to replace the Animal Care and Adoption Center that was irreparably damaged in the
2008 flood. This resolution approves architectural design proceeding, the pursuance of cost -
sharing agreements with neighboring jurisdictions, and interim service delivery to neighboring
jurisdictions.
Action:
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ITEM 24.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION REPEALING RES. 04 -117 AND ADOPTING A NEW POLICY
FOR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRONIC PACKETS; ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR
COUNCIL MEMBER USE OF CITY !PAD, AND PROVIDING FOR REIMBURSMENT FOR THE
EXPENSE OF PURCHASING PERSONAL EQUIPMENT TO ACCESS ELECTRONIC
PACKET; PROCEDURES FOR E -MAIL CORRESPONDENCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF
WEEKLY ELECTRONIC COUNCIL PACKETS; AND REMOVING THE STIPEND FOR
SUPPLIES.
Comment: This resolution affirms Council direction to receive electronic weekly packet by
providing City acquisition of iPad's or reimbursement to a Council Member of up to $600 for
purchasing equipment for the purpose of accessing weekly council packets. The resolution also
provides for Council email and correspondence procedures.
Action:
ITEM 25. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE PARTIAL SETTLEMENT F PENDING
42 - I S 7 LITIGATION.
ITEM 26.
Comment: This Resolution will confirm and ratify a proposed partial settlement of pending
litigation which is set for discussion during the executive session scheduled Tuesday, April 3',
2012.
Action:
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be
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:
ITEM 26a Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, ending January 1, 2014. (Barbara Eckstein resigned).
ITEM 26b Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO- formerly JCCOG) Community
Climate Action Taskforce (formerly Cool Cities Taskforce) - One At-
Large /Public vacancy to fill a one -year term, effective upon appointment,
ending March 2013. (Term expires for Thomas Carsner).
ITEM 26c 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, April 11, 2012.
ITEM 26d Police Citizens Review Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, ending September 1, 2013. (Peter Jochimsen resigned).
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2012.
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ITEM 27. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age
unless specific qualifications are stated.
ITEM 27a Airport Commission — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment — March 1, 2014. (Steve Crane resigned)
Action: , a az
ITEM 27b Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five -year term January 1,
2012 - December 31, 2016. (New full term).
Action: /lD
ITEM 27c Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five -year term January 1,
2009 - December 31, 2013. (Term expires for Dennis Keitel).
Action: 44 ake
ITEM 27d Airport Zoning Commission — One vacancy to fill a six -year term January 1, 2010 —
December 31, 2015. (Term expires for Brian Sponcil)
Action:
ITEM 27e Airport Zoning Commission — One vacancy to fill a six -year term January 1, 2012 —
December 31, 2017. (New full term).
Action: ";V az
ITEM 27f Planning & Zoning Commission — One vacancy to fill a five -year term May 1, 2012 —
May 1, 2017. (Term expires for Elizabeth Koppes).
Action: �be -Cki
ITEM 28. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM 29. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
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ITEM 30. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a) City Manager. O
b) City Attorney.
c) City Clerk. —69'
ITEM 31. ADJOURN (to work session if needed).