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Special Formal CITY OF IOWA CITY
January 8, 2013 7:00 p.m.
City Hall - Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
www.icaov.ora
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ITEM 1 a Roll Call
ITEM 2. PROCLAMATION
ITEM 2a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — January 21
ITEM 3. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED.
ITEM 3a. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk:
ITEM 3a(1) December Council Work Session
ITEM 3a(2) December 7 Council Work Session (area legislators)
ITEM 3a(3) December 18 Council Work Session
ITEM 3a(4) December 18 Council Formal Official & Complete
ITEM 3b. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any
recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon
separate Council action).
ITEM 3b(1) Ad Hoc Diversity Committee — December 10
ITEM 3b(2) Board of Adjustment — November 14
ITEM 3b(3) Human Rights Commission — November 20
ITEM 3b(4) Telecommunications Commission — November 26
ITEM 3c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(New)
ITEM 3c(1) Class B Native Wine Permit for Dykstra Nursery Corp., dba
Iowa City Landscaping & Garden Center, 520 Highway 1 W.
ITEM 3c(2) Class B Native Wine Permit for Cindy Ruppert dba The Basket
Cases, 601 St Thomas Ct.
(Renewal)
ITEM 3c(3) Class C Liquor License for Baroncini, LLC dba, Baroncini, 104
S. Linn St.
ITEM 3c(4) Class C Liquor License for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115
Iowa Ave.
ITEM 3c(5) Outdoor Service Area for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115
Iowa Ave.
ITEM 3c(6) Class C Liquor License for 2 -Tone, Inc., dba Bluebird Diner, 330 E.
Market St.
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ITEM 3c(7)
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Class C Liquor License for Chili Yummy Yummy Chili, Inc., dba Chili
Yummy Yummy Chili, 100 S. Clinton.
Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit to Caylor Development, LLC, dba
Sauce, 108 E. College St.
ITEM 3d. Resolutions and Motions:
ITEM 3d(1) ROCHESTER AVENUE BRIDGE OVER RALSTON CREEK PROJECT
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROCHESTER AVENUE BRIDGE OVER
RALSTON CREEK PROJECT [BRM- 3715(650)-- 8N -52].
Comment: Bids for this project were opened by the Iowa Department of
Transportation on December 18, 2012, and the following bids were
received:
Iowa Bridge & Culvert
Washington, IA
$ 927,997.11
Taylor Construction
New Vienna, IA
$ 1,017,736.05
Peterson Contractors
Reinbeck, IA
$ 1,097,137.18
Muscatine Bridge Co.
Muscatine, IA
$ 1,124,889.10
Engineer's Estimate
$ 1,137,983.70
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Iowa
Bridge & Culvert of Washington, Iowa. The project is to be funded
through the Highway Bridge Program, and with General Obligation bond
proceeds and Water revenues.
ITEM 3d(2) CDBG DEMOLITIONS PROJECT - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE CDBG DEMOLITIONS PROJECT - CONTRACT #5.
Comment: The project has been completed by Iowa City Excavating of
Coralville, 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: $ 95,000.00
Project Bid Received: $ 74,964.91
Project Actual Cost: $ 74,964.91
ITEM 3d(3) IOWA RIVER RESTORATION /BURLINGTON STREET DAM
MODIFICATION PROJECT - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
�3- 5 MANAGER TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE IOWA RIVER
RESTORATION /BURLINGTON STREET DAM MODIFICATION
PROJECT.
Comment: The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has awarded
the City a $50,000 grant to assist with the design for the modification of the
Burlington Street dam. Modification will enhance the safety, increase the
recreational use, and help the environment. There is no local match. This
resolution authorizes the City Manager to accept the grant.
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ITEM 3d(4) WATER WORKS PRAIRIE PARK FLOOD MITIGATION
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK
3 - (a FOR THE WATER WORKS PRAIRIE PARK FLOOD MITIGATION
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Comment: The project has been completed by Advanced Electrical
Services, 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: $ 428,000.00
Project Bid Received: $ 448,000.00
Project Actual Cost: $ 445,000.00
ITEM 3d(5) COMPLAINT #12 -05 POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD EXTENSION
- MOTION GRANTING A 30 -DAY EXTENSION TO THE POLICE
CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD FOR THE FILING OF THE PUBLIC
REPORT WITH THE CITY COUNCIL ON COMPLAINT #12 -05.
Comment: Ordinance 97 -3792 establishes the Police Citizens Review
Board and sets forth mechanisms for complaints. The Ordinance also
provides the City Council to grant extensions of the 45 -day reporting
requirement for good cause. At their meeting of December 18, 2012, the
Board requested a 30 -day extension. Correspondence included in the
Council packet.
ITEM 3d(6) RELEASE OF LIEN 430 AND 436/438 SOUTHGATE AVENUE -
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
(3-7 CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 430 SOUTHGATE
AVENUE AND 436/438 SOUTHGATE AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property received assistance through the
City of Iowa City with FY07 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds. The terms of the loan have been satisfied, thus the lien
needs to be released.
ITEM 3d(7) RELEASE OF LIEN 507 E. COLLEGE STREET - RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
/3- iw ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 507 E. COLLEGE STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property received assistance through the
City of Iowa City with FY11 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds. The terms of the loan have been satisfied, thus the lien
needs to be released.
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ITEM 3d(8) SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT 511 3RD AVENUE - RESOLUTION
3 - 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 511 3RD
AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: University of Iowa Community Credit Union has requested that
the City approve a Subordination Agreement for property at 511 3 d
Avenue. The owner of the property received funding from the City of
Iowa City for housing rehabilitation. The property has enough equity to
cover the City's lien position.
ITEM 3d(9) SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT 771 ELLIOTT COURT
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
13 /a CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND US BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 771 ELLIOTT COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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Comment: US Bank has requested that the City approve a Subordination
Agreement for property at 771 Elliott Court. The owner of the property
received flood assistance from the state's Jumpstart Program thru the
City of Iowa City. The property has enough equity to cover the City's lien
position.
NAPOLEON PARK FIELD 1, 2, 3, 4 RENOVATION PROJECT -
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NAPOLEON PARK
FIELD 1, 2, 3, 4 RENOVATION PROJECT.
Comment: The project has been completed by the Iowa Athletic Field
Construction Co. of Webster 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: $ 189,123.00
Project Bid Received: $ 98,777.00
Project Actual Cost: $ 117,777.00
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA WATER SYSTEM AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA TO USE A PORTION
OF CITY STREETS AND PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY FOR THE
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER
MAINS IN CONNECTION WITH UNIVERSITY OF IOWA'S POTABLE
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.
Comment: This agreement allows the University of Iowa to install,
operate, and maintain a potable water distribution system within City of
Iowa City public rights -of -ways. A potable water distribution system is
already in place at some locations within Iowa City and this agreement
memorializes the authorization for the continued placement and provides
for the possible expansion of the system.
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ITEM 3d(12)
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COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE PERSONNEL CHANGES - AMENDING
THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE AND
THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL PAY PLAN BY
ELIMINATING THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
POSITION AT PAYGRADE LEVEL 27 AND ADDING A DIGITAL
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST POSITION AT PAYGRADE LEVEL
24.
Comment: The addition of a Digital Communications Specialist position
will help the Communications Office achieve the established priorities of
the Iowa City strategic plan to focus on coordinated communication and
improve upon customer service.
ITEM 3e. Setting Public Hearing
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ITEM 3e(1)
ITEM 3e(2)
LANDFILL FY09 CELL RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT - RESOLUTION
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 22, 2013, ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDFILL FY09 CELL
RECONSTRUCTION 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 will include reconstructing the landfill FY09 Cell
that was damaged by fire. This reconstructed cell will be constructed in
accordance with all Federal and State regulations. The estimated
construction cost is $1,670,000 and will be funded with Landfill revenues.
UNIVERCITY SALE 828 MARKET - RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING FOR JANUARY 22, 2013, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 828 EAST MARKET STREET.
Comment: In the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program, the City
purchases rental units located in designated neighborhoods surrounding
the University, rehabilitates them, and then sells them to income - eligible
buyers. Under the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program, the City
proposes to sell 828 East Market Street. The amount of the sale will be
$105,000 (this is what the City paid to purchase the home) plus the
"carrying costs," which are which are all 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
$40,000 to repair and rehabilitate the home.
ITEM 3f. Correspondence:
ITEM 3f(1) Jerry Moore: Puppets for Arts Festival.
ITEM 3f(2) Ann Christenson, 100 Grannies: Response to Phil Rozenski letter re
hilex.
ITEM 3f(3) Keri Hornbuckle; Becky Soglin: Gun Control.
ITEM 3f(4) Mike Parker: River Rafting Project.
ITEM 3f(5) John McMillian: Wind River Crossing Management Team.
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ITEM 3f(6)
ITEM 3f(7)
ITEM 3f(8)
ITEM 3f(9)
Chuck deProsse: No Ordinary Landfill — Madison County's
Alternative Energy Programs. [Staff response included]
Tony Barrino: Obama — Giethner Federal Tort Intercourt Conflict
Dean Rammelsberg: Information regarding chickens.
Melvin Kelly: 2013 Letter to Tony F. Mack — Building a Better
Trenton ".
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
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ITEM 4. COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM]
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council
Information" item at the end of the meeting agenda.
ITEM 5. 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 # 4a, 4b, 4c, 4e, 4f, 4g only at the formal meeting).
ITEM 5a CONDITIONALLY REZONING 1ST AVENUE NORTH OF ROCHESTER AVENUE
- MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 22 ON AN
ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 12 -4507 AND CONDITIONALLY
REZONING APPROXIMATELY 1.02 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON 1sT
AVENUE NORTH OF ROCHESTER AVENUE FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL(RS -5) TO LOW - DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RM -12). (REZ12- 00025) [Discussion only at formal meeting]
Comment: Passage of this ordinance will repeal a previous ordinance that
contained an erroneous legal description and will provide a new version with the
correct legal description. No other substantive changes have been made to this
ordinance. The conditional zoning agreement associated with this rezoning
contains the correct legal description so does not need to be corrected, but will
need to be re- signed by the Mayor after passage of the new rezoning ordinance.
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ITEM 5b COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOWNTOWN AND RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS
PLAN - AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE THE
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Comment: At its December 7, 2012 meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 (Martin absent),
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Downtown
and Riverfront Crossings Plan as an element of the Comprehensive Plan. The
Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Plan will provide guidance for preservation,
redevelopment and urban design for the core area of the city. It also contains
proposals for public infrastructure, parkland and open space. Correspondence
included in Council packet.
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ITEM 5c PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY CAMP CARDINAL BOULEVARR
RYAN COURT, AND PRESTON LANE (Cardinal Pointe South Part Two) -
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY
MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE - FAMILY (OPD -8) PLAN FOR 6.53 ACRES OF
LAND LOCATED AT CAMP CARDINAL BOULEVARD, RYAN COURT, AND
PRESTON LANE TO CHANGE TOWNHOUSE STYLE UNITS TO ZERO LOT
LINE DWELLINGS. (REZ12- 00024) [Discussion only at formal meeting]
(SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At its November 15 meeting, by a vote of 7 -01 the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of this amendment to the overlay
zone and approval of the preliminary plat. 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. Staff recommended
approval in a memo dated October 24. Approval will allow this proppertty' to be
developed with 32 zero lot line dwellings. Gam" /
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ITEM 5d JEFFERSON STREET NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT -
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE JEFFERSON STREET NATIONAL
REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT AS A HISTORIC OVERLAY (OHP)
ZONE. (REZ12- 00027) [Discussion only at formal meeting] (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At its October 11 meeting, by a vote of 8 -0 (Ackerson, Downing, and
McMahon absent), the Historic Preservation Commission recommended
approval. At its November 15 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval. If there is an indication that the Council will
not accept the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation an
opportunity for a joint meeting with the Council and the Commission is required.
Staff recommended approval in a report dated November 15. Protest petitions
representing more than 20% of the area included within the proposed district
have been submitted, and therefore a favorable vote of % of the Council (6 of 7)
is required for passage. Correspondence included in Council packet.
Action:
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ITEM 5e CONDITIONALLY REZONING 221 XND 225 NORTH LI�N & -
ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING .22 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED
AT 221 AND 225 NORTH LINN STREET AND THE ADJACENT .07 ACRE LOT
ASSOCIATED WITH THE MIDAMERICAN SUBSTATION FROM
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION RESIDENTIAL (RNS -12) TO CENTRAL
BUSINESS SERVICE (CB -2). (REZ12- 00028) [Discussion only at formal
meeting] (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
ITEM 5f
Comment: At its November 15 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. 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.
Staff recommended approval in a report dated November 15. Approval will allow
this property to be developed with ground -floor commercial and up to two floors
of residential units.
Action:
- P= - - -- CONDITIONALLY REZONING ROBERTS DAIRY / HY -VEE GROCERY -
ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 7.79 ACRES
OF LAND LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION
OF NORTH DODGE STREET AND PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD FROM MEDIUM
DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (RS -8), NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P -1) AND
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (CH -1) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY -
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (OPD- CC -2). (REZ12- 00026) [Discussion only at
formal meeting] (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
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Comment: At its December 6 meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 (Martin absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions to
address compatibility with the adjacent single family residential neighborhood. If
there is an indication that the Council will not accept the Planning and Zoning
Commission's recommendation an opportunity for a joint meeting with the
Council and the Commission is required. Staff recommended approval in a report
dated November 15, 2012. The proposed rezoning will allow the former Robert's
Dairy property to be redeveloped as a Hy -Vee grocery store, a convenience store
and gas station.
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ITEM 5g VACATING THE RIGHT -OF -WAY ROBERTS DAIRY/ HY -VEE GROCERY-
ORDINANCE VACATING THE RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR A PORTION OF ST.
CLEMENT STREET (VAC12- 00005). (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At its December 6 meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 (Martin absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to relocation of
utilities or the retention of necessary easements and dedication of an alternative
street right -of -way. Staff recommended approval in a staff report dated November
15, 2012.
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ITEM 6. SOUTH HICKORY HILL PARK SAFE ROOM (and restroom) PROJECT -
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH HICKORY
HILL PARK SAFE ROOM 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 include the construction of an ADA accessible
restroom and safe room facility at South Hickory Hill Park. Construction shall
include, but not be limited to, cast in place concrete walls, mechanical, electrical
and plumbing, a drinking fountain, site paving an asphalt trail and finished site
grading. The contractor will be responsible for all associated mechanical,
structural, paving and electrical work. The estimated construction cost is
$275,774 and will be funded with Hazard Mitigation Grant Project Funds through
FEMA and General Obligation Bonds, the cost share is 75% Federal, 10% state
and 15% local funds.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action:
ITEM 7. INFORMATION TABLES ON CITY PLAZA - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "PUBLIC WAYS AND
PROPERTY," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "CITY PLAZA," TO ALLOW THE CITY
MANAGER TO DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF THE INFORMATION
TABLES ON CITY PLAZA. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The City Code allows the City Manager to grant a permit for placement
of "information tables" on City Plaza, aka the ped mall, to provide noncommercial
information to the general public. Presently the location of the tables is limited to
the eastern edge of Black Hawk Mini Park and north of the Sheraton Hotel. This
amendment eliminates the locations and allows the City Manager to determine
where the tables may be located.
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ITEM 8. COLOR SCHEME TAXICABS CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 5, ENTITLED "BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2,
ENTITLED "TAXICABS" TO REQUIRE A DISTINCTIVE FOR ALL VEHICLES
DRIVEN BY A COMPANY. (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: A meeting was held with City staff and taxicab companies on October
31, 2012; and a summary and recommendations presented at the November 13
Council work session. Council directed staff to proceed with the changes that
include a distinctive color scheme per taxi company, changing the license year to
June 1,_ and requiring the location of the dispatch office to be within the Iowa City
or Coralville City limits. Council deferred adoption of the color scheme and
requested staff contact companies requesting input. Fourteen companies were
contacted and 8 replies received. Seven were in favor of a color scheme and one
opposed. Two of the six companies that did not respond would be exempt from the
requirements because it does not include pedicabs or airport shuttles.
Correspondence included in Council packet.
ITEM 9. COLLEGE GILBERT DEVELOPER SELECTION (J CONSIDER A MOTION G
RANKING THE PREFERRED DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS FOR THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF COLLEGE STREET AND GILBERT STREET, AND
DIRECTING STAFF TO BEGIN NEGOTIATING A DEVELOPMENT AC4)
AGREEMENT WITH THE PREFERRED DEVELOPER. e
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Comment: Three finalist development proposals were iden i ied by the City
Council at its December 19 meeting. Staff has solicited additional information
from the 3 development teams, and provided a matrix of comparative information
to assist decision - making. Staff recommends Council select the preferred
developer and direct staff to negotiate a development agreement for subsequent
City Council approval. Council should also select the first alternate preferred
developer for the possibility that negotiations with the preferred developer will not
be successful and will be terminated. Correspondence included in Council
packet.
Action:
ITEM 10. 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.]
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ITEM 10a Board of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five -year term, January 1,
2013 — January 1, 2018. (Term expires for Caroline Sheerin).
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2013.
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ITEM 10b Airport Commission – One vacancy to fill a,six -year term, March 1, 2013 –
March 1, 2017. (Term expires for Richard Mascari).
ITEM 10c Civil Service Commission – One vacancy to fill a four -year term, April 1,
2013 – April 3, 2017. (Term expires for William Cook).
ITEM 10d Historic Preservation Commission – Three vacancies, one Summit St,
one Brown St and one at -large representative to fill three -year terms,
March 29, 2013 – March 29, 2016. (Term expires for Shannon Gassman,
William Downing, Kent Ackerson).
ITEM 10e Planning & Zoning Commission – Two vacancies to fill five -year terms,
May 1, 2013 – May 1, 2018. (Term expires for Tim Weitzel, Ann Freerks).
ITEM 10f Telecommunications Commission – One vacancy to fill a three -year term,
March 13, 2013 – March 13, 2016.(Term expires for Hans Hoerschelman)
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2013.
ITEM 11. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18
years of age unless specific qualifications are stated.
ITEM 11a Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment – One vacancy to fill a five -year term
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016. (New full term).
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11b 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:
ITEM 11c Airport Zoning Commission – One vacancy to fill a six -year term January
1, 2010 – December 31, 2015. (Term expires for Brian Sponcil)
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ITEM 11d Airport Zoning Commission – One vacancy to fill a six -year term January 1,
2012 – December 31, 2017. (New full term).
Action:
ITEM 12. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
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ITEM 13. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM 14. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a) City Manager.
b) City Attorney. `
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ITEM 15. ADJOURN (to work session if necessary).