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Iowa City
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Special Formal CITY OF IOWA CITY
November 12, 2013 - 7:00 p.m.
City Hall — Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
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ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ITEM 1 a Roll Call
ITEM 2. STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS — Weber Elementary
ITEM 2a Abbie Callahan
ITEM 2b Nikul Patel
ITEM 3. PROCLAMATIOWe�
ITEM 3a National Native American Heritage Month
ITEM 4. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED.
ITEM 4a. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended
by the City Clerk:
ITEM 4a(1) October 15 Council Work Session
ITEM 4a(2) October 15 Council Regular Formal Official & Complete
ITEM 4a(3) October 28 Joint Meeting / Council 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 — September 19
ITEM 4b(2) Airport Commission — October 1
ITEM 4b(3) Board of Appeals — November 5, 2012
ITEM 4b(4) Board of Library Trustees — September 26
ITEM 4b(5) Citizens Police Review Board — October 7
ITEM 4b(6) Housing and Community Development Commission — September 19
ITEM 4b(7) Human Rights Commission — September 17
ITEM 4b(8) Parks and Recreation Commission — September 11
ITEM 4b(9) Planning and Zoning Commission — September 19 (work session)
ITEM 4b(10) Planning and Zoning Commission — October 3 (formal)
ITEM 4b(11) Senior Center Commission — September 19
ITEM 4b(12) Telecommunications Commission — September 23
ITEM 4c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(Renewal)
ITEM 4c(1) Class C Liquor License for Brixco., LLC., dba Brix, 209 N. Linn St.
ITEM 4c(2) Class C Liquor License for Suzster, Inc., dba The Club Car, 122 Wright
St.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
RE: November 12, Agenda Additions
ITEM 3b Veterans Day — November 11, 2013
ITEM 3c John F. Kennedy Remembrance Day — November 22, 2013
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Class C Liquor License for JOBSITE, LLC., dba JOBSITE, 928 Maiden
Ln.
Class E Liquor License for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores,
Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.
Class E Liquor License for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores,
Inc. #034, 2765 Commerce Dr.
Class E Liquor License for Wal -Mart Stores, Inc., dba Wal -Mart Store
#1721, 919 Hwy 1 West
Class C Beer Permit for Aldi, Inc., dba Aldi, Inc. #67, 1534 Gilbert St. S.
Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go LC., dba Kum & Go #52, 25 West
Burlington St.
Class E Liquor License for Caylor Development LLC., dba Sauce, 108 E.
College St.
Class E Liquor License for Reif Oil Company, dba Iowa City Fast Break,
2580 Naples Ave.
Class C Liquor License for Inc., Limited, dba The Sanctuary Pub, 405
South Gilbert St.
Class B Liquor License for POSH HOTEL LLC, dba Clarion Highlander
Hotel & Conference Center, 2525 North Dodge St.
Resolution to issue Dancing Permit to POSH HOTEL LLC, dba Clarion
Highlander Hotel & Conference Center, 2525 North Dodge St.
Class C Liquor License for Perries, L.L.C., dba Clinton Street Social Club,
18 '/2 South Clinton St.
Special Class C Liquor License for India Cafe Corporation, dba India
Cafe, 227 E. Washington St.
Class C Liquor License for Lusati, Inc., dba Quinton's Bar and Deli, 215
E. Washington St.
Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit to Dawn Schatz, dba Happy
Daze, 361 E. College St.
Resolutions and Motions:
COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES FOURTH ADDITION - ACCEPTING THE
DEDICATION OF ADDITIONAL UNDERGROUND UTILITY EASEMENT
AREAS AND RIGHT OF WAY TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AS
PLATTED IN COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES FOURTH ADDITION, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The Developer has reconfigured the terminus of Wildcat Lane
in Country Club Estates to be a cul -de -sac instead of a temporary turn-
around. As a result, additional right -of -way must be dedicated and an
amended utility easement agreement obtained. This Resolution accepts
the dedication of the described utility easement and right -of -way.
ITEM 4d(2) 2014 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES - ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY'S 2014 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES.
Comment: Prior to the start of each State of Iowa legislative session, the
Iowa City Council traditionally adopts legislative priorities and
communicates the City's positions on those issues to our elected
delegation. Staff has recently reviewed the priorities adopted by the Iowa
League of Cities and the Metro Coalition and have compiled a list of five
priorities to present to the City Council for consideration.
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FLOOD MITIGATION GRANT APPLICATION - APPROVING
SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE IOWA FLOOD
MITIGATION BOARD FOR $8,497,240 TO DEMOLISH THE NORTH
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CREATE A WETLAND AT THE
SITE, STABILIZE STREAMBANKS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN THE APPLICATION, GRANT AGREEMENT, AND
AMENDMENTS.
Comment: Senate File 2218 in 2012 created the Iowa Flood Mitigation
Program to finance flood mitigation projects. Staff intends to apply for
$8,497,249 to demolish the North Wastewater Treatment Plant, create a
5 acre wetland at the north plant site, and to stabilize stream banks where
Ralston Creek meets the Iowa River. The resolution authorizes the City
Manager to apply for the grant and to sign a grant agreement and any
amendments, if approved.
LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS - APPROVING LOCAL MATCHING
FUNDS TO THE IOWA FLOOD MITIGATION APPLICATION TO
DEMOLISH THE NORTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT,
CREATE A WETLAND AT THE SITE, AND TO STABILIZE
STREAMBANKS.
Comment: The Iowa Flood Mitigation Program requires a local match for
applications. Iowa City can use the Local Option Sales Tax and
wastewater operations Funds already committed to the Wastewater
Treatment Plant Project as the local match. This resolution approves the
use of up to $13,587,000 ($8,610,000 Local Option Sales Tax and
$4,977,000 wastewater operations) of these funds as the local match for
the total project cost of $63,442,249. Council should consider this
resolution only if the previous resolution, which authorizes the City
Manager to apply for funds, is approved.
MACKINAW VILLAGE PART FIVE - ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND
PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MACKINAW VILLAGE —
PART FIVE, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN
FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
LINDEMANN PART FOUR A - ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION — PART
FOUR A, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN
FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
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LINDEMANN PART FIVE - ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING
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Comment: See Engineer's Report.
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PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, THIRD ADDITION - ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN,
AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PENINSULA
NEIGHBORHOOD, THIRD ADDITION, AND DECLARING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
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PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, FOURTH ADDITION - ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER, WATER
MAIN, PAVING AND CERTAIN SIDEWALK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
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FOR PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, FOURTH ADDITION, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
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IOWA CITY LANDFILL AND RECYCLING CENTER - APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND BARKER LEMAR ENGINEERING
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CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL AND RECYCLING
CENTER.
Comment: This agreement authorizes Barker Lemar Engineering
Consultants to provide engineering services necessary for groundwater
and surface water monitoring and annual water quality reports, operation
and monitoring of the landfill gas collection system in accordance with
State and Federal regulations for calendar years 2014, 2015 and 2016.
The total cost of engineering consultant services is $117,468 for all three
years. Funding will be provided by landfill revenues.
ITEM 4d(11) CERTIFICATION OF URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS - DIRECTING
THE FILING OF CERTIFICATION UNDER IOWA CODE SECTION
403.19 FOR THE 2013 END OF YEAR CERTIFICATION OF URBAN
2- 2 RENEWAL PROJECTS.
Comment: This resolution authorizes the certification of debt /obligations
which qualify for reimbursement from the TIF special revenue funds
created for the following Urban Renewal Areas: City- University 1 URA;
Scott -Six URA; Sycamore & First Avenue URA; and Towncrest URA.
This is an annual certification to the County Auditor as required by state
law.
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ITEM 4d(12)
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URBAN RENEWAL REPORT - APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING 2013 ANNUAL URBAN RENEWAL AREA REPORT
Comment: The Iowa Legislature enacted changes in Urban Renewal code
384.22 (2), effective July 1, 2013 to aid in providing greater public access
to information about Tax Increment Financing. All reports must be
approved by City Council before submission to the Iowa Department of
Management on or before December 1, 2013. The City of Iowa City has
twelve Urban Renewal Areas in effect as of the most recently ended fiscal
year and this report includes required reporting details on each. A copy of
the report is on file in the Finance Director's office.
TEM 4d(13) POST OFFICE RELOCATION -ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATED
POSTAL SERVICE TO CONSIDER ADDITIONAL SITE LOCATIONS
FOR THEIR RETAIL CUSTOMER SERVICE OPERATIONS
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Comment: The United States Postal Service (USPS) is seeking public
comment on their preferred site and alternative site that will house their
retail customer service operations in Iowa City. The resolution
encourages the USPS to seek other locations in the central core of the
community or to consider satellite services in the downtown.
COURT STREET TRANSPORTATION CENTER LEASE -
AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE WITH BRADFORD
CHILD CARE SERVICES, INC. TO PHOENIX CHILDREN'S
ACADEMY, INC. FOR APPLE TREE DAYCARE SPACE IN THE
COURT STREET TRANSPORTATION CENTER.
Comment: This resolution approves the proposed assignment of the
Apple Tree daycare lease from Bradford Child Care Services, Inc.
( "Bradford ") to Phoenix Children's Academy, Inc. ( "Phoenix "). Phoenix is
buying all of Bradford's child care centers in Iowa, but has indicated they
intend to make no changes and to continue operating Apple Tree as
before. Assignment of the lease requires the City's approval, and is
subject to Phoenix closing on the purchase. In addition, the Resolution
authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to manage the lease in the
future.
ITEM 4e. Setting Public Hearings:
ITEM 4e(1) CITY PARK POOL ADA RENOVATIONS PROJECT - SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 3, 2013 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CITY PARK POOL ADA RENOVATIONS PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
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Comment: This project is being undertaken in order to make the wading
pool at the City Park Pool compliant with the Americans with Disabilities
Act which states that all municipal pools must have a means of access.
The existing wading pool does not meet current standards. This project
encompasses the replacement of the wading pool with a zero depth pool.
Other items include expansion of the fence -line to alleviate overcrowding
of the deck by incorporating natural areas, and an accessible picnic area.
The estimated construction cost is $488,500.00 (base bid) and will be
funded by project CIP account #4321 and will be funded with General
Obligation bond proceeds.
ITEM 4e(2) ANNEXATION ON SYCAMORE STREET — MOTION SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 3 ON A RESOLUTION TO
ANNEX 44.85 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH
SYCAMORE STREET, SOUTH OF THE CURRENT CITY LIMITS AND
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 15.78 ACRES OF SAID LAND FROM
COUNTY RESIDENTIAL (R) ZONE TO NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P -1)
ZONE AND 29.07 ACRES OF SAID LAND FROM COUNTY
RESIDENTIAL (R) ZONE TO INTERIM DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL
SINGLE - FAMILY (ID -RS) ZONE. (ANN13- 00002 /REZ13- 00023)
Comment: At its October 17 meeting, by a vote of 5 -0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of an annexation and
rezoning of the property. Approval will allow the Iowa City Community
School District to establish a new elementary school in this area. If there
is an indication that the Council will not accept the Planning & Zoning
Commission's recommendation, an opportunity for a joint meeting with
the Council and the Commission is required. Council must defer the vote
on the resolution to annex until the third reading of the rezoning request.
ITEM 4e(3) ANNEXATION ON AMERICAN LEGION ROAD — MOTION SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 3 ON A RESOLUTION TO ANNEX
15.14 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON AMERICAN LEGION
ROAD NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH BARRINGTON ROAD AND
AN ORDINANCE REZONING THE PROPERTY FROM COUNTY
AGRICULTURE (A) ZONE TO NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P -1) ZONE.
(ANN 13- 00003 /REZ13- 00025)
Comment: At its October 17 meeting, by a vote of 5 -0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of an annexation and
rezoning of the property. Approval will allow the Iowa City Community
School District to establish a new elementary school at this location. If
there is an indication that the Council will not accept the Planning &
Zoning Commission's recommendation an opportunity for a joint meeting
with the Council and the Commission is required. Council must defer the
vote on the resolution to annex until the third reading of the rezoning
request.
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ITEM 4e(4) STORMWATER UTILITY FEE - SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
DECEMBER 3, 2013, ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3,
ENTITLED "FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4,
"SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES, AND
/3--32-7 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.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing on a proposed rate
increase to the stormwater utility fee as proposed in the FY2014 budget.
A rate increase is proposed 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.
ITEM 4f Correspondence:
ITEM 4f(1) Jerry Bokassa: Class Action Law Suit for Twenty Million Dollars for
Each Injure(d) Party
ITEM 4f(2) Julie Myers: Floodplains Work to Prevent Flooding
ITEM 4f(3) Janice Horak, Iowa City Community String Orchestra: Thank you for
community event funding
ITEM 4f(4) Barb Bland; Mel Sunshine; Jean Hood; Jim Surratt; Randall Jones; Greg
Schmidt; Linda Schreiber; Jean Robinson; William Downing; Diane
Demers; Jim Walters; Holly Hart; Sonia Ettinger; Nancy Smith: Post Office
Relocation [See agenda item # 4d(12)]
ITEM 4f(5) John Macatee: Request that all forums for City council candidates be
posted on the City of Iowa City website [Staff response included]
ITEM 4f(6) Renee Sueppel: Evolving a City (from NPR's On Being)
ITEM 4f(7) Robert Givens, Hawkeye Chapter ACLU -Iowa: Distinction between
"eligible" and "qualified" electors in City Charter
ITEM 4f(8) Laura Aschenbrenner: Connection of Buckingham and Cumberland
Lane (Windsor West, Part 3)
ITEM 4f(9) Carol deProsse: Yard Waste Pickup [Staff response included]
ITEM 4f(10) Ryan Jay: Group [Staff response included]
ITEM 4f(11) Kelly Mayo: Proposal for use of County Home Property Iowa City Iowa
ITEM 4f(12) Kelly Mayo: Wording Change in Code governing Pedal Taxis ... Please
[Staff response included]
ITEM 4f(13) Michael Tilley: As Hoover Goes, So Goes Central Iowa City
ITEM 4f(14) John Macatee: Question re difficulty sending an email to City of Iowa
City administrators and Council members; email re banning plastic
bags and styrofoam containers [Staff response included]
ITEM 4f(15) Leah Cohen, Bo- James: Water Main Break August 9th
ITEM 4f(16) Acting Traffic Engineering Planner: Install YIELD signs at both the
north and south intersections of Eagle Place and Camp Cardinal
Road
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ITEM 4f(17) Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME
signs on the east side of Heinz Road, south of Paddock Boulevard
ITEM 4f(18) Traffic Engineering Planner: Removal of two parking meters and
installation of a NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the
southeast corner of the intersection of Madison Street and Prentiss
Street; Removal of two parking meters and installation of a BUS
STOP on the southwest corner of the intersection of Prentiss Street
and Capitol Street
ITEM 5.
D OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
Action:
COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary,
Information" item at the end of the meeting agenda.
[UNTIL 8 PM]
prior to "City Council
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, b, c only at the formal meeting).
ITEM 6a REZONING CARDINAL RIDGE, PART 4 — REZONING 3.77 -ACRES FROM
INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE FAMILY (ID -RS) ZONE TO PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY — LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (OPD -5) ZONE
LOCATED ON CAMP CARDINAL ROAD SOUTH OF KENNEDY PARKWAY.
(R EZ- 00024 /SUB 13 -00018 )
Comment: At its October 3 meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 (Freerks absent), the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. Approval will allow
development of Cardinal Ridge Part 4, a 24 -lot, 8.48 acre residential subdivision. If
there is an indication that the Council will not accept the Planning & Zoning
Commission's recommendation an opportunity for a joint meeting with the Council
and the Commission is require.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Action:
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ITEM 6b REZONING SADDLEBROOK — AMENDNG THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
OVERLAY / HIGH DENSITY SINGLE - FAMILY (OPD /RS -12) PLAN FOR
SADDLEBROOK TO ALLOW 13 APARTMENT BUILDINGS WITH 142 MULTI-
FAMILY DWELLINGS AND 6 DUPLEXES WITH 12 DWELLING UNITS ON
APPROXIMATELY 19.67 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF PADDOCK
CIRCLE. (REZ13- 00021) [Discussion only at formal meeting]
Comment: At its September 6, meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 (Dyer absent), the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended denial of this rezoning. Approval will allow
changes in the OPD plan for Saddlebrook to change in the number and type of
dwelling units from 73 manufactured housing units to 12 duplex units and 142 multi-
family units. If there is an indication that the Council will not accept the Planning &
Zoning Commission's recommendation an opportunity for a joint meeting with the
Council and the Commission is require. Correspondence included in Council packet.
At the request of the applicant the hearing was continued and ordinances deferred at
the October 1 and October 15 Council meetings. Correspondence from the applicant
requesting deferral to December 3 is included in the packet.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Action:
ITEM 6c REZONING WESTWINDS — CONDITIONALLY REZONING 1.31 ACRES
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF
MELROSE AVENUE AND WESTWINDS DRIVE FROM LOW DENSITY MULTI-
FAMILY (RM -12) ZONE TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY /LOW
DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY (OPD -RM12) ZONE. (REZ13- 00019/SUB13- 00012)
[Discussion only at formal meeting] (Second consideration)
Comment: At its August 15 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of a rezoning with conditions regarding
restoration of a stormwater detention facility, driveway and parking easements,
pedestrian access, and building design. Approval will bring an existing duplex
into compliance with the Code and allow development of a 7 -unit apartment
building.
Action:
ITEM 6d WALDEN WOOD PART 10 —APPROVING FINAL PLAT (SUB13- 00017)
Comment: A preliminary plat of Walden Wood Part 10 was approved by Council
on August 20, 2013. Staff recommends approval of the final plat subject to
1 - "3 approval of legal papers and construction drawings by the City Attorney and City
Engineer. It is anticipated that legal papers and construction drawings will be
approved prior to the October 1 City Council meeting. Approval will allow the
development of Walden Wood Part 10, an 18 -lot, 4.29 -acre residential
subdivision located on Walden Road. The applicant requested deferral at the
October 15 Council meeting.
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ITEM 7. PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR VACANT LOT ALONG BURLINGTON STREET -
APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
AS SELLER, AND HIERONYMUS SQUARE ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., AS BUYER,
FOR THE SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ON BLOCK 102, ORIGINAL
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AREA.
Comment: On September 17, 2013 the Council adopted a resolution declaring its
intent to enter into an agreement with Hieronymous Square Associates L.L.C. for the
sale of City property to the West and South of the Mod Pod Building on Burlington
Street assuming no competing proposals were submitted to the City Clerk by 9:00
a.m. on October 25, 2013. No competing proposals have been received. After
conducting the public hearing Council may pass a resolution approving the purchase
agreement.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action: a
ITEM 8. GOVERNOR ST. TWO -WAY CONVERSION BETWEEN BURLINGTON AND
BOWERY STREETS- TO APPROVE CONVERTING GOVERNOR STREET
(BETWEEN BURLINGTON STREET AND BOWERY STREET) FROM A ONE -WAY
TO TWO -WAY STREET AND TO REQUEST PERMISSION FROM THE IOWA DOT
TO MAKE NECESSARY SIGN /SIGNAL CHANGES WITHIN DOT RIGHT -OF -WAY
TO ACCOMMODATE THE CONVERSION.
Comment: Upon request from neighborhood residents, staff conducted an analysis
to assess the feasibility of converting Governor Street from a one -way to two -way
travel corridor between Burlington Street and Bowery Street. The results of the
analysis showed that there would be no significant drawbacks of the proposal with
respect transportation. A subsequent neighborhood survey indicated that a 69%
majority of respondents (20 out of 29) favor the proposal — the overall response rate
was 32% (29 out of 92).
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ITEM 9. BLACK HAWK MINI PARK - AMENDING TITLE 6, ENTITLED PUBLIC HEALTH
AND SAFETY, CHAPTER 10, ENTITLED "SMOKE FREE PLACES," TITLE 8,
ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED
"MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES," AND TITLE 10, ENTITLED "PUBLIC WAYS AND
PROPERTY," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "CITY PLAZA," AND CHAPTER 9,
ENTITLED "PARKS AND RECREATION REGULATIONS," TO MAKE CURRENT
REGULATIONS ON CITY PLAZA APPLY TO BLACK HAWK MINI PARK.
(FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: In the City Code, the definition of City Plaza, aka the ped mall, does
not explicitly include Black Hawk Mini Park. This ordinance makes various Code
provisions that have been adopted by City Council over the past several years apply
to both City Plaza and Black Hawk Mini Park. This ordinance will provide the
intended uniformity of regulations in these locations.
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ITEM 10. ROOFTOP PA 10 EXC TION - AMENDING TITLE 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES,
CHAPTER 2, LIQUOR LICENSES AND BEER PERMITS, SECTION 2, PREMISES
REQUIREMENTS, SUBSECTION B, TO MODIFY AND CLARIFY THE GROUND
FLOOR REQUIREMENT. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Iowa City Code 4 -2 -2 prohibits the issuance of liquor licenses for any
establishment not located on the ground floor. The rationale for this long- standing
ordinance is related to public safety, and the ability of the police department and fire
department to quickly access and respond to calls for service, which occur with
greater frequency in drinking establishments. This amendment clarifies that new
establishments must be entirely on the ground floor in order to secure a liquor
license. The amendment also adds an exception for rooftop patios with occupant
loads under 50 associated with indoor commercial recreational uses, such as
FilmScene.
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ITEM 11. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa Cit# and be 18
years of age unless specific qualifications are stated.
ITEM 11a Adjustment, Board of — One vacancy to fill a five -year term January 1,
2014 — January 1, 2019. (Term expires for T. Gene Chrischilles).
Action:
J� ITEM 11b Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment —One vacancy to fill afive -year term
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016. (New full term).
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ITEM 11c Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five -year term
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013 plus an additional five -year term
January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2018. (Term expires for Dennis Keitel).
Action:
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ITEM 11 d Appeals, Board of — One vacancy to fill a five -year term January 1, 2014 -
December 31, 2018. (Term expires for Chad Campion).
ITEM 11 e Appeals, Board of — One vacancy, for a Licensed Electrician, or a
qualified trade representative (if after 3 months no professional applies or
is appointed), to fill an Unexpired Term Effective upon Appointment —
December 31, 2015. (Matt Neumiller resigned).
ITEM 11f Historic Preservation Commission — One vacancy, for a Jefferson St.
representative to fill three -year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016.
(New District formed).
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ITEM 11 g Historic Preservation Commission — One vacancy, for a Northside District
representative, for an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending
March 29, 2014. (Dana Thomann resigned).
Action:
ITEM 11 h Human Rights Commission — Two vacancies to fill three -year terms
January 1, 2014 — January 1, 2017. (Terms expire for Diane Finnerty and
Orville Townsend, Sr). ,,e���
Action:
ITEM 11i Parks and Recreation Commission — Three vacancies to fill four -year terms
January 1, 2014 — January 1, 2018. (Terms expire for Allsion Gnade, John
Westefeld and Clayton Claussen).
Action:
ITEM 11j Public Art Advisory Committee — One vacancy to fill a three -year term
January 1, 2014 — January 1, 2017. (Term expires for William Nusser).
Action:
ITEM 11 k Senior Center Commission -Iwo vacancies, one to fill a three -year term
January 1, 2014 — December 31, 2016, and one to fill an unexpired term
plus a three -year term effective upon appointment, ending December 31,
2016. (Terms expires for Jay Honohan, Michael Lensing resigned).
Action:
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ITEM 12. 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.]
NEW:
ITEM 12a Airport Commission — Two vacancies to fill a four -year term March 1, 2014
— March 1, 2018. (Term expires for Howard Horan and Christine Ogren).
ITEM 12b Historic Preservation Commission — One vacancy for the Longfellow
District to fill three -year term, March 29, 2014 — March 29, 2017
(Term expires for David McMahon).
ITEM 12c Historic Preservation Commission — Two vacancies, for At Large
representative to fill three -year term, March 29, 2014 — March 29, 2017
(Term expires for Andrew Litton and Thomas Baldridge).
ITEM 12d Public Art Advisory Committee — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term
effective upon appointment — January 1, 2015. (Amanda Renaud
resigned). See correspondence included in Council packet.
ITEM 12e Telecommunications Commission — Two vacancies to fill a three -year
term, March 13, 2014 — March 13, 2017.(Term expires for Nicholas Kilburg
and Alexa Homewood). �4 eZee
APPLICATIONS MUST B RECEIVED BY 5: 0 P.M., WEDNE DAY, DECEMBER 18, 2013.
ITEM 13. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM 14. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION
ITEM 15. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a) City Manager.
b) City Attorney.
c) City Clerk.
ITEM 16. ADJOURN (to work session if necessary).
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