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City Council Agenda
Regular Formal CITY OF IOWA CITY
October 6, 2015 - 7:00 p.m.
City Hall — Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
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ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ITEM la Roll Call
ITEM 2. STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARDS — Twain Elementary
ITEM 2a Ivy Aijala-Wardell
ITEM 2b Luis Arana Spencer
ITEM 2c Angela Villatoro
ITEM 3. PROCLAMATIONS
ITEM 3a Domestic Violence Awareness Month — October
ITEM 3b National Hispanic Heritage Month — September 15 thru October 15"
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ITEM 4. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSEN� CALENDAR AS Pk6ENTED OR
AMENDED.
ITEM 4a. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk:
ITEM 4a(1) September 15 Work Session
ITEM 4a(2) September 15 Formal Official & Complete
ITEM 4b. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any
recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon
separate Council action).
ITEM 415(1)
Airport Commission — July 16
ITEM 4b(2)
Board of Adjustment — August 12
ITEM 4b(3)
Civil Service Commission — August 18
ITEM 4b(4)
Housing & Community Development — June 18
ITEM 4b(5)
Human Rights Commission — August 18
ITEM 4b(6)
Library Board of Trustees — August 27
ITEM 4b(7)
Parks and Recreation Commission — August 12
ITEM 4b(8)
Planning & Zoning Commission — August 6
ITEM 4b(9)
Planning & Zoning Commission — August 20
ITEM 4b(10)
Planning & Zoning Commission — September 3
ITEM 4b(11)
Telecommunications Commission — August 24
ITEM 4c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal
ITEM 4c(1) Special Class C Liquor License for Angela, Inc., dba Masala, 9 S.
Dubuque St.
LATE ADDITION:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Resolution:
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
(3 19) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
ITEM 4d(18) (ADDITION) THREE MONTH LEASE WITH ICAD. RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
A THREE MONTH LEASE WITH ICAD FOR 136 S. DUBUQUE STREET
Comment: This short term lease with ICAD for the ground level of 136 S.
Dubuque Street precedes a longer team lease for the MERGE project that
staff intends to bring to Council for signature later this month or next. The
MERGE project was discussed at your work session on September 15, 2015
and is reviewed in the memo of September 10, 2015 from Assistant City
Manager Geoff Fruin that was included in your September 10 info. packet.
LATE HANDOUTS:
Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and close of business on
Monday.
ITEM 3 PROCLAMATION
ITEM 3c Fire Prevention Week — October 4-10
CONSENT CALENDAR
Resolution:
ITEM 4d(9) WILLOW CREEK / KIWANIS PARK RENOVATION PROJECT — See resolution
with staff memo and bid results
Comment: (Revised) Staff is recommending award to All-American
Concrete in the amount of $346,947. Work includes trail restoration and
enhancement, new recreation backstops and a restroom addition at
Kiwanis Park.
ITEM 4d(16) OUR TOWN GRANT — See letter
Correspondence:
ITEM 4f(4) PIN Grant [Staff response included)
ITEM 4f(5) County Minimum Wage Plan — See additional correspondence
INFO PACKET OF 10/1
Press Release: Concept design for City signature art piece is unveiled
October 6, 2015
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ITEM 4c(2)
Class C Liquor License for Blue Moose, Inc., dba Blue Moose, 211
Iowa Ave.
ITEM 4c(3)
Class C Liquor License for Caffrey, Inc., dba dc's, 124 S. Dubuque St.
ITEM 4c(4)
Class C Liquor License for Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joseph's
Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St.
ITEM 4c(5)
Class C Beer Permit for HWZ L.L.C., dba RJ'Z Express, 2 Escort Lane
ITEM 4c(6)
Class C Liquor License for Corridor Entertainment LC, dba Studio 13, 13
South Linn St.
ITEM 4c(7)
Class C Liquor License for Los Portales Mexican Restaurant dba Los
Portales, 1402 S. Gilbert St.
ITEM 4c(8)
Class E Liquor License for TR Advani Ilc., dba Cork & Bottle, 610
Eastbury
ITEM 4c(9)
Class C Liquor License for Hilltop Tavern, Ltd., dba Hilltop Lounge, The,
1100 N. Dodge St.
ITEM 4c(10)
Class C Liquor License for Christian Retirement Services, dba Oaknoll
Retirement Residence, 1 Oaknoll Court
ITEM 4c(11)
Class E Liquor License for L&M Mighty Shop inc., dba L&M Mighty Shop,
504 E. Burlington St.
ITEM 4c(12)
Class C Liquor License for IC Entertainment dba Bardot, 347 S. Gilbert
St.
ITEM 4c(13)
Resolution to issue Dancing Permits for Corridor Entertainment LC, dba
Studio 13, 13 South Linn St and Blue Moose, Inc, dba Blue Moose, 211
Iowa Ave.
ITEM 4c(14)
Refund an unused portion of Class C Liquor License for Iowa City
Eastside Cafe, Inc., dba Bob's Your Uncle Pizza Cafe, 2208 N. Dodge
ITEM 4d. Resolutions and Motions:
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ITEM 4d(1)
TOBACCO PENALTY - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A WAIVER OF
RIGHT TO HEARING AND PAYMENT OF A $300 CIVIL PENALTY
FROM DELI MART #3, PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE SECTION
453A.22(2) (2015)
Comment: This resolution accepts a waiver of right to hearing and
payment of a $300 civil penalty by Deli Mart #3. The civil penalty is
required by Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) due to an employee selling or
providing tobacco to a minor.
ITEM 4d(2) EASEMENT DEDICATION - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE
DEDICATION OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS OVER AUDITOR'S PARCEL
2009016, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The City desires to construct a sidewalk along the north side of
Sturgis Corner Drive to the sidewalk along the east side of Riverside
Drive to improve pedestrian circulation. Because the right-of-way is not
wide enough to accommodate this sidewalk, a temporary construction
easement and public access easement are necessary.
October 6, 2015
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APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS -
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY THAT SPOUSES AND
RELATIVES OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, PERSONS ALREADY
SERVING AS BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBERS, AND MEMBERS
OF COMPARABLE COUNTY BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS SHALL
NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY BOARDS OR
COMMISSIONS, AND ESTABLISHING A REAPPOINTMENT
PROCESS FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION 85-354.
Comment: This resolution establishes a new formal policy that updates
the definition of prohibited relationships consistent with the City's current
personnel policy, and adopts a policy which addresses the reappointment
process for current Boards and Commissions. The resolution is
consistent with recommendations presented to Council at the July 27 and
September 15 work sessions.
CITY MANAGER SIGNATURE AUTHORITY - RESOLUTION
REPEALING RESOLUTION No. 14-270 AND APPROVING A NEW
COMPILATION OF CONTRACTUAL AUTHORITY DELEGATED FROM
THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE CITY MANAGER WHICH ADDS
AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO INSURANCE COVERAGE.
Comment: This resolution will approve a revised City Manager Signature
Authority Resolution granting the City Manager authority to sign documents
related to procurement and management of insurance of the City. The rest
of the signature authority resolution is unchanged.
WINDSOR RIDGE - PART TWENTY TWO, LOT 1 - RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR RIDGE - PART TWENTY TWO, LOT
1, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
BROOKWOOD POINTE FOURTH ADDITION RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER, SANITARY
SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
BROOKWOOD POINTE FOURTH ADDITION, AND DECLARING THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
CROSSING COMMONS - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PORTION OF THE CROSSING
COMMONS WITHIN IOWA CITY, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
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ITEM 4d(8) PUBLIC WORKS MASTER PLAN AND LANDFILL FACILITY MASTER
PLAN — RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
_ THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
Js-- AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
NEUMANN MONSON ARCHITECTS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO
PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS
MASTER PLAN AND LANDFILL FACILITY MASTER PLAN PROJECT.
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Comment: This agreement authorizes Neumann Monson Architects, Inc.
to provide consultant services to perform the following: Facility
Programming and Needs Assessment, Site Opportunities and Constraints
Analysis and Facility site and Master Plan Development for both the
Public Works site at 3800 Napoleon Lane and the Iowa City Landfill at
3900 Hebl Avenue. The negotiated not to exceed cost is $133,000 and
will be funded with General Obligation bond proceeds and Landfill
revenues.
ITEM 4d(9) WILLOW CREEK / KIWANIS PARK RENOVATION PROJECT -
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW CREEK / KIWANIS
PARK RENOVATION PROJECT.
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ITEM 4d(10) SYCAMORE WOODS, PARTS 1 —RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL
PLAT (SUB15-00012)
Comment: A preliminary plat of Sycamore Woods Parts 1 — 6 was
approved in November 2014. Staff recommends approval of the final plat
of Part 1 subject to 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 6 City Council
meeting. Approval will allow the development of Sycamore Woods — Part
1. a 47 -lot, 18.24 -acre residential subdivision located east of the
Sycamore Greenway, south of Regal and Amber Lanes, and west of
Whispering Meadows Subdivision.
ITEM 4d(11) SYCAMORE WOODS, PART 2 — RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL
PLAT (SUB15-00013)
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Woods - Part 2 subject to 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 6 City Council meeting. Approval will allow the development of
Sycamore Woods — Part 2. a 32 -lot, 4.6 -acre residential subdivision
located east of the Sycamore Greenway, south of Regal and Amber Lanes,
and west of Whispering Meadows Subdivision.
LATE ADDITION:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Resolution:
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa S2240-1826
(3 19) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
ITEM 4d(18) (ADDITION) THREE MONTH LEASE WITH ICAD. RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
A THREE MONTH LEASE WITH ICAD FOR 136 S. DUBUQUE STREET
Comment: This short term lease with ICAD for the ground level of 136 S.
Dubuque Street precedes a longer team lease for the MERGE project that
staff intends to bring to Council for signature later this month or next. The
MERGE project was discussed at your work session on September 15, 2015
and is reviewed in the memo of September 10, 2015 from Assistant City
Manager Geoff Fruin that was included in your September 10 info. packet.
LATE HANDOUTS:
Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and close of business on
Monday.
ITEM 3 PROCLAMATION
ITEM 3c Fire Prevention Week - October 4-10
Resolution:
ITEM 4d(9) WILLOW CREEK I KIWANIS PARK RENOVATION PROJECT - See resolution
with staff memo and bid results
Comment: (Revised) Staff is recommending award to All-American
Concrete in the amount of $346,947. Work includes trail restoration and
enhancement, new recreation backstops and a restroom addition at
Kiwanis Park.
ITEM 4d(16) OUR
- See letter
Correspondence:
ITEM 4f(4) PIN Grant [Staff response included]
ITEM 4f(5) County Minimum Wage Plan - See additional correspondence
INFO PACKET OF 1011
Press Release: Concept design for City signature art piece is unveiled
October 6, 2015
City of Iowa City Page 5
ITEM 4d(12)
SYCAMORE WOODS, PART 3 — RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL
PLAT (SUB15-00014)
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Comment: Staff recommends approval of the final plat of Sycamore
Woods - Part 3 subject to 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 6 City Council meeting. Approval will allow the development of
Sycamore Woods — Part 3. a 15 -lot, 3.28 -acre residential subdivision
located east of the Sycamore Greenway, south of Regal and Amber Lanes,
and west of Whispering Meadows Subdivision.
ITEM 4d(13)
SYCAMORE WOODS, PART 4 — RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL
PLAT (SUB15-00015)
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Comment: Staff recommends approval of the final plat of Sycamore
Woods - Part 4 subject to 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 6 City Council meeting. Approval will allow the development of
Sycamore Woods — Part 4. a 14 -lot, 3.75 -acre residential subdivision
located east of the Sycamore Greenway, south of Regal and Amber Lanes,
and west of Whispering Meadows Subdivision.
ITEM 4d(14)
SYCAMORE WOODS, PART 5— RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL
PLAT (SUB15-00016)
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Comment: Staff recommends approval of the final plat of Sycamore
Woods - Part 5 subject to 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 6 City Council meeting. Approval will allow the development of
Sycamore Woods — Part 5. An 8 -lot, 2 -acre residential subdivision located
east of the Sycamore Greenway, south of Regal and Amber Lanes, and
west of Whispering Meadows Subdivision.
ITEM 4d(15) SYCAMORE WOODS, PART 6 — RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL
PLAT (SUB15-00017)
Comment: Staff recommends approval of the final plat of Sycamore
Woods - Part 6 subject to 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 6 City Council meeting. Approval will allow the development of
Sycamore Woods — Part 6. A 14 -lot, 2.99 -acre residential subdivision
located east of the Sycamore Greenway, south of Regal and Amber Lanes,
and west of Whispering Meadows Subdivision.
October 6, 2015
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ITEM 4d(16) OUR TOWN GRANT - MOTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
PROVIDE A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT
FOR THE ARTS (NEA) AS PART OF AN OUR TOWN GRANT
APPLICATION THAT SEEKS FUNDING TO HOST SEVERAL
CREATIVE PLACEMAKING EVENTS FOCUSED IN THE SOUTH
DISTRICT AREA OF IOWA CITY.
Comment: This motion will enable the City to apply for up to $200,000
from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) as primary partner with
Summer of the Arts and the Iowa Initiative for Sustainable
Communities/University of Iowa. If awarded, this funding will be used,
over a two year period to support arts and education programming at the
Iowa City Southeast District's Dream Center and other public spaces to
foster neighborhood cohesion. An equal match is required provided
substantially (@$168,000) by the University of Iowa providing in-kind
staffing and project supplies and the remainder provided by in-kind
staffing by Summer of the Arts (Lisa Barnes) and the City of Iowa City
(Marcia Bollinger).
ITEM 4d(17) TRANSPORTATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS -
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE
TRANSPORTATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
)5-313 AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY DELETING TWO FULL-TIME
MAINTENANCE WORKER III POSITIONS AND ONE FULL-TIME
RECYCLE CLERK POSITION AND ADDING TWO FULL-TIME
LANDFILL OPERATOR POSITIONS AND ONE FULL-TIME
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION.
Comment: The Transportation and Resource Management Department
has two full-time Maintenance Worker III positions (one of which is
currently vacant) and one vacant full-time Recycle Clerk position. After
evaluating the position needs of the Transportation and Resource
Management Department it has been determined that staff in the current
Maintenance Worker III and Recycle Clerk positions can better serve the
Department and City of Iowa City by being upward classified to Landfill
Operator and Customer Service Representative positions. The financial
impact of these upgrades in position classifications will result in a total
annual increase to the Transportation and Resource Management budget
of $4,300 - $5,600.
LATE ADDITION:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Resolution:
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
(3 19) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
ITEM 4d(18) (ADDITION) THREE MONTH LEASE WITH ICAD. RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
�i�{ A THREE MONTH LEASE WITH ICAD FOR 136 S. DUBUQUE STREET
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Comment: This short term lease with ICAD for the ground level of 136 S.
Dubuque Street precedes a longer team lease for the MERGE project that
staff intends to bring to Council for signature later this month or next. The
MERGE project was discussed at your work session on September 15, 2015
and is reviewed in the memo of September 10, 2015 from Assistant City
Manager Geoff Fruin that was included in your September 10 info. packet.
LATE HANDOUTS --
Information submitted
Monday.
between distribution of packet on ThursdYy and close of business on
ITEM 3 PROCLAMATION
ITEM 3c Fire Prevention Week - October 4-10
CONSENT CALENDAR
Resolution:
ITEM 4d(9) WILLOW CREEK / KIWANIS PARK RENOVATION PROJECT - See resolution
with staff memo and bid results (L �r
Comment: (Revised) Staff is recommending award to All-American c f
Concrete in the amount of $346,947. Work includes trail restoration and
enhancement, new recreation backstops and a restroom addition at
Kiwanis Park.
ITEM 4d(16) OUR TOWN GRANT - See letter
Correspondence: _-
ITEM 4f(4) PIN Grant [Staff response included]
ITEM 4f(5) County Minimum Wage Plan - See additional correspondence
INFO PACKET OF 10/1
Press Release: Concept design for City signature art piece is unveiled
October 6, 2015 City of Iowa City Page 7
ITEM 4e. Setting Public Hearings:
ITEM 4e(1) UNIVERCITY SALE, 606 NORTH GILBERT - RESOLUTION SETTING
PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 20, 2015, ON A PROPOSAL TO
I S —3 IS CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 606 NORTH
GILBERT 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 606 North Gilbert Street. The amount of the sale will be
$176,000 (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
$50,000 to repair and rehabilitate the home. ,/��777 11
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ITEM 4e(2) MERCER PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT — 1M # SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 20, 2015 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE MERCER PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: This project involves the purchase and installation of a new
playground at Mercer Park. The new playground will meet the latest
safety and ADA standards and will be an improved neighborhood amenity
while also reflecting the regional nature of the park. The budget for the
project includes $150,000 in GO Bonds and $64,855 in parkland
dedication fees.
ITEM 4e(3) 2015 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION -- RESOLUTION SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 20, 2015 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
/5-3)_7 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2015 SANITARY SEWER
REHABILITATION 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 repair the sanitary sewer located at various
sites throughout Iowa City. The project will utilize underground repair
technology for sewer repairs that requires no excavation. The estimated
construction cost is $300,000 and will be funded with Wastewater
revenues.
October 6, 2015
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ITEM 4e(4) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, DOWNTOWN DISTRICT —
MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 20 ON A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN — TO ADD A THREE BLOCK AREA
BOUNDED BY BURLINGTON STREET, IOWA AVENUE, GILBERT
STREET, AND VAN BUREN STREET TO THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
SECTION OF THE DOWNTOWN AND RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS
MASTER PLAN.
Comment: At its September 17 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Martin absent),
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this
amendment. Approval will allow properties in a three block area bounded
by Burlington Street, Iowa Avenue, Gilbert Street, and Van Buren Street
to be added to the Downtown District of the Downtown and Riverfront
Crossings Master Plan.
ITEM 4e(5) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, SOUTH DISTRICT PLAN
MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 20 ON A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN — AN UPDATE TO SOUTH DISTRICT PLAN.
ITEM 4f.
ITEM 4f(1)
ITEM 4f(2)
ITEM 4f(3)
ITEM 4f(4)
ITEM 4f(5)
ITEM 4f(6)
ITEM 4f(7)
ITEM 4f(8)
ITEM 4f(9)
Comment: At its September 17 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Martin absent),
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
update to the South District Plan. Approval will allow the replacement of
the current district plan, originally adopted in 1997. This update was
requested by the City Council to address opportunities created by the
establishment of a new elementary school in the South Planning District.
Correspondence:
Larry Fitzpatrick: Mormon Trek Road Diet
Dawn Jones, 100 Grannies: Community Rights Workshop
Stephanie Coupland: Request For Stop Sign [Staff response
included]
Jerry Hansen: PIN Grant CLQ 3eo„,.
Mark Signs; Sally Scott: County Minimum Wage Plan
Sean Dixon: Thank you [Staff response included]
Curtis Young: Meters [Staff response included]
Doyle Landry: 30 Blessings On Kingsley Botchway's September 28
Birthday
Acting Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of (2) YIELD signs at
the intersection of Tofting Avenue / Circle and Russell Drive, (2)
YIELD signs at the intersection of Wetherby Drive and Russell Drive,
(2) YIELD signs at the intersection of Terrapin Drive and Russell
Drive, and (2) YIELD signs at the intersection of Dickenson Lane and
Russell Drive.
Acting Traffic Engineering Planner: Removal of (1) DISABLED
PARKING space in front of 1908 Delwood Drive.
Acting Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of (2) STOP signs for
westbound traffic on Daniel Place SE and Moira Avenue SE at their
respective intersections with Sycamore Street SE.
Acting Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of (3) YIELD signs at
the northwest and southeast corners of the intersection of Covered
Wagon Drive and Oxen Lane; and at the southeast corner of the
intersection of Langenberg Avenue and Covered Wagon Drive.
ITEM 4f(10)
ITEM 4f(11)
ITEM 4f(12)
LATE ADDITION:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Resolution:
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City. Iowa 52240-1826
(3 19) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
ITEM 4d(18) (ADDITION) THREE MONTH LEASE WITH ICAD. RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
A THREE MONTH LEASE WITH ICAD FOR 136 S. DUBUQUE STREET
Comment: This short term lease with ICAD for the ground level of 136 S.
Dubuque Street precedes a longer team lease for the MERGE project that
staff intends to bring to Council for signature later this month or next. The
MERGE project was discussed at your work session on September 15, 2015
and is reviewed in the memo of September 10, 2015 from Assistant City
Manager Geoff Fruin that was included in your September 10 info. packet.
LATE HANDOUTS:
Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and close of business on
Monday.
ITEM 3 PROCLAMATION
ITEM 3c Fire Prevention Week — October 4-10
CONSENT CALENDAR
Resolution:
ITEM 4d(9) WILLOW CREEK / KIWANIS PARK RENOVATION PROJECT — See resolution
with staff memo and bid results
Comment: (Revised) Staff is recommending award to All-American
Concrete in the amount of $346,947. Work includes trail restoration and
enhancement, new recreation backstops and a restroom addition at
Kiwanis Park.
ITEM 4d(16) OUR TOWN GRANT — See letter
� orrespondence:
ITEM 4f(4) PIN Grant [Staff response included]
TEM 4f(5) County Minimum Wage Plan — See additional correspondence
INFO PACKE —
Press Release: Concept design for City signature art piece is unveiled
October 6, 2015
City of Iowa City Page 9
ITEM 4f(13) Acting Traffic Engineering Planner: Relocation of a NO PARKING
BETWEEN SIGNS sign on Escort Lane SW.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
Action:-- �_O b a c ..
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 at the end of the meeting agenda.
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 # 6a, 6b at formal meeting)
ITEM 6a REZONING HERBERT HOOVER HIGHWAY — ORDINANCE
CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 18.66 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF HERBERT HOOVER HIGHWAY,
FROM COUNTY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RMF) TO 16.75
ACRES LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (RS5) AND 1.91 ACRES
MULTIFAMILY (RM -12) (REZ15-00014 / ANN15-00001) (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At its August 6 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Theobald absent),
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this
rezoning subject to a Conditional Zoning Agreement regarding
infrastructure, a sidewalk connection to Olde Towne Village, and design
review of the multi -family site.
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Action:
ITEM 6b REZONING BENTON ST / RIVERSIDE DRIVE — ORDINANCE
REZONING APPROXIMATELY 1.45 ACRES OF PROPERTY FROM
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC -2) TO RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS -
WEST RIVERFRONT (RFC -WR) ZONE LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF BENTON STREET AND RIVERSIDE
DRIVE (REZ15-00015) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At its August 6 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Theobald absent),
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this
rezoning subject to dedication of right-of-way along street frontages and
closure / consolidation of curb cuts. This application is associated with a
Kum and Go gas station / convenience store. This item was deferred at
the September 1 Council meeting and staff report and minutes included in
that packet. The latest site plan showing access points on Riverside Drive
and Orchard Street with no access from Benton Street was included in
the September 15 agenda with correspondence from the applicant
requesting expedited action.
Action:
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ITEM 7.
ITEM 8.
ITEM 9.
UNIVERCITY SALE, 1104 EAST BURLINGTON - AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE
OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1104 EAST BURLINGTON 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 1104 East
Burlington Street. The amount of the sale will be $199,600 (this is what the City paid to
purchase the home) plus "carrying costs" of approximately $18,400. "Carrying costs"
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 $50,000 to
repair and rehabilitate the home. This is the 50th home to be sold as part of the
UniverCity Program.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action: C
b. CONSIDEIR A RESOLUTION
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Action:
DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICY — RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE DEBT
MANAGEMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY.
Comment: The Finance Department has created a revised and enhanced debt
management policy.
Action:
(EXTENSION OF IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN SELF -SUPPORTED MUNICIPAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (SSMID) A/K/A IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN
DISTRICT) - MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 10,
2015, ON AN ORDINANCE TO RE-ESTABLISH THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN
SELF -SUPPORTED MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR A PERIOD
OF TEN YEARS IN ACCORDANCE WITH IOWA CODE CHAPTER 386.
Comment: The Iowa City Downtown Self -supported Municipal Improvement
District (a/k/a Iowa City Downtown District) was established by ordinance in 2011
pursuant to Chapter 386 of the Iowa Code. On September 11, 2015 a petition
was filed to re-establish the District for a period of 10 years. The petition met the
technical requirements of Iowa Code and was forwarded to the Planning and
Zoning Commission for their evaluation. As required by Iowa Code, a notice of
the public hearing will be published and sent by certified mail not less than 15
days before the public hearing to all property owners within the proposed SSMID
District.
QIA ction:
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ITEM 10. SANDUSKY DRIVE TRAFFIC CALMING - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS ON SANDUSKY DRIVE, BETWEEN
KEOKUK AND BROADWAY STREETS.
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ITEM 11.
Comment: The residents of Sandusky Drive, between Keokuk and Broadway
Streets, have completed the City of Iowa City's approved traffic calming program.
A survey of the neighborhood indicated that a 92% majority of responding
households are in favor of speed humps on Sandusky Drive, between Keokuk
and Broadway Streets. Twenty-eight households were surveyed; thirteen (46%)
responded, fifteen did not respond.
Action:
WESTBURY DRIVE TRAFFIC CALMING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS ON WESTBURY DRIVE, BETWEEN
GLASTONBURY STREET AND WESTBURY COURT.
Comment: The residents of Westbury Drive, between Glastonbury Street and
Westbury Court, have completed the City of Iowa City's approved Traffic Calming
Program. A survey of the neighborhood indicated that a 90% majority of
responding households are in favor of speed humps on Westbury Drive, between
Glastonbury Street and Westbury Court. Thirteen households were surveyed; ten
(77%) responded, three did not respond.
Action:
ITEM 12. HOUSING CODE - ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17, NTITLED "BUILDING
AND HOUSING," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "HOUSING CODE," TO SUPPORT
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION BY PROHIBITING FURNITURE ON
ROOFS, ADDING STANDARDS FOR EXTERIOR BUILDING AND FENCE
SURFACES, REQUIRING SCREENING OF DUMPSTERS ON MULTI -FAMILY
DWELLINGS AND UNDER CERTAIN DECKS/PORCHES, LIMITING THE
STORAGE OF LANDSCAPING/CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL, AND
REQUIRING GFCI PROTECTED OUTLETS AND CARBON MONOXIDE
DETECTORS. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At the August 18 work session, staff discussed proposed changes to
the Housing Code as part of the City's ongoing efforts to stabilize neighborhoods.
As directed by Council, this ordinance amends the Code in the following ways:
a) prohibits storing and use of furniture on roofs and other surfaces above 30
inches without guard rails; b) establishes standards for treatment of exterior
surfaces of buildings, fences, and retaining walls; c) requires areas beneath
decks and porches in Historic and Conservation Districts to be screened; d)
requires screening of dumpsters on existing multi -family sites; and d) limits the
storage of landscaping and construction material to areas not visible from the
street. Additionally, this ordinance requires GFCI protected outlets and carbon
monoxide detectors in all dwelling units. Note that the Housing Code applies to
owner -occupied and rental housing.
Action:
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ITEM 13.
ALARM SYSTEMS - ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "ALARM SYSTEMS," TO UPDATE
THE PROVISIONS REGARDING ALARM SYSTEMS. (FIRST
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The current code provisions governing alarm systems for intruders are
antiquated. The provisions are based on alarms that are directly connected to
the police department, but intruder alarms no longer are directly connected to the
police department. The alarm systems are connected to alarm companies. This
ordinance updates the alarm provisions to reflect how the systems currently
operate. _
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ITEM 14.
TASTING EVENTS - ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES, CHAPTER 5, PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, SECTION 7
LIMITATIONS ON SALES, SUBSECTION B, TO CLARIFY INAPPLICABILITY
TO TASTING EVENTS. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The City has long prohibited all-you-can-drink specials, due to the
binge drinking they can encourage. However, many responsible tasting events,
including community-wide attractions, utilize a format that may be construed as
all-you-can-drink. The Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Division has recently proposed
new rules defining and regulating tasting events. Historically, the City has not
viewed community-wide tasting events as violating the City's ordinance, but now
wishes to incorporate these new ABD definitions and regulations into an
exception formalizing the City's past practice. Staff requests expedited action.
Action:
ITEM 15.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City
and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will
not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to
advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no
additional publication costs will be incurred.]
Previous:
ITEM 15a Airport Commission – One vacancy to fill an unexpired four-year
term effective upon appointment – March 1, 2017. (Dave Davis
resigned).
ITEM 15b Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment – One vacancy to fill a five-
year term January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2018. (Formerly
advertised; Full term)
ITEM 15c Appeals, Board of – One vacancy to fill an unexpired five-year term
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018. For a HVAC or building
design professional or qualified by experience and training.
(Unexpired term)
ITEM 15d Historic Preservation Commission – One vacancy for a Jefferson
St. representative to fill three-year terms, March 29, 2013 – March
29, 2016. (New District formed)
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14,
2015.
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ITEM 15e
Airport Zoning Brd of Adiustment — One vacancy to fill a
five-year term January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021.
(Term expires for Keith Ruff).
ITEM 15f
Appeals, Board of — One vacancy to fill a five-year term January 1,
2016 - December 31, 2020. For a Licensed Electrician or qualified
by experience and training. (Term expires for John Forman Gay).
ITEM 159
Human Rights Commission — Three vacancies to fill three-year
terms, January 1, 2016 — January 1, 2019. (Term expires for Edie
Pierce -Thomas, Joe Coulter, and Harry Olmstead).
ITEM 15h
Parks and Recreation Commission — Two vacancies to fill four-
year terms, January 1, 2016 — January 1, 2020. (Term expired for
Joe Younker and Cara Haman).
ITEM 15i
Public Art Advisory Committee — One vacancy to fill a three-year
term, January 1, 2016 — January 1, 2019. (Term expires for
Tam Bodkin Bryk).
ITEM 15j
Senior Center Commission — Three vacancies to fill three-year
terms, January 1, 2016 — December 31, 2019. (Term expires for
Charles Felling, Kathy Mitchell and Margaret Reese).
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4,
2015.
ITEM 16. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM 17. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM 18. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a) City Manager. L__
b) City Attorney.
c) City Clerk.
ITEM 19. ADJOURN (to work session if needed).