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RESOLUTION NO.16- 51
Prepared by: Marian Karr, City Clerk, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5041
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF GEOFF FRUIN AS INTERIM
CITY MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
WHEREAS, City Manager Thomas Markus has accepted a position in Lawrence,
Kansas, and his last day will be March 18, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it would be in the best interests of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, to appoint Geoff Fruin as Interim City Manager for the City of
Iowa City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA:
That Geoff Fruin be appointed Interim City Manager for the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
effective March 19, 2016, and that his salary shall be $170,000 annually until a
permanent City Manager is named.
Passed and ap roved tjS�,st y of March, 2016.
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YOx roved by
ATTEST:
CIT LERK City Attorney's Office
It was moved by Mims and seconded by Botchway the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Botchway
x Cole
x Dickens
x Mims
x Taylor
x Thomas
x Throgmorton
Marian Karr
From: Steve Long <slong@hbkengineering.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 10:52 AM
To: John Yapp; Marian Karr; Karen Howard
Subject: Moss Ridge
John —
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As a representative of the applicant, I am requesting that the Moss Ridge Final Plat agenda item be deferred to a
future City Council meeting. I will notify City staff when the agenda item can be placed on the City Council
agenda.
Thank you
Steve
Steve Long, AICP
HBK ENGINEERING, LLC
509 S Gilbert St
Iowa City, IA 52240
Office: (319) 338-7557 x4433
Mobile: (319) 621-3462
Siong@hbkengineering.com
www.hbkengineering.com
Prepared by: Karen Howard, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5251 (SUB15-00032)
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
MOSS RIDGE PHASE 1, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, the owner, Steve, Sonya, David, and Janet Moss, filed with the City Clerk the final plat of
Moss Ridge Phase 1, Iowa City, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, said subdivision is located on the following -described real estate in Iowa City, Johnson
County, Iowa, to wit:
ALL THAT PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF
THE NORTHEAST QUARTER AND A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER, ALL OF
SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 80 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M. LYING NORTH OF THE NORTHERLY
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 80, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS;
BEGINNING AT THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 80 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST OF THE
5TH P.M.;
THENCE S02°06'54"E ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID
SECTION 35 TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 80, A DISTANCE OF
1,980.53 FEET; THENCE S81"04'07"W ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY, A DISTANCE OF 646.23
FEET; THENCE N89°31'13"W ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY, A DISTANCE OF 491.88 FEET;
THENCE N00`00'00"E, A DISTANCE OF 509.86 FEET; THENCE N90"00'00"E, A DISTANCE OF 94.30 FEET;
THENCE 00°00'00"E, A DISTANCE OF 395.48 FEET; THENCE N53°29'13"W, A DISTANCE OF 169.20 FEET;
THENCE N29°3323"W, A DISTANCE OF 303.41 FEET; THENCE N13 -32'26"E, A DISTANCE OF 357.33 FEET;
THENCE S89°49'43"W, A DISTANCE OF 623.79 FEET; THENCE N42°58'24"W, A DISTANCE OF 182.95 FEET;
THENCE N00°03'44"E, A DISTANCE OF 642.21 FEET; THENCE S89°56'16"E, A DISTANCE OF 42.50 FEET TO A
POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT OF THE LAST DESCRIBED
COURSE HAVING A RADIUS OF 1173.13 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF S80°27'35"E, AN ARC DISTANCE
OF 321.40 FEET; THENCE S89"55'03"E, A DISTANCE OF 621.35 FEET; THENCE S03°2236"W, A DISTANCE OF
464.38 FEET; THENCE S85°35'58"E, A DISTANCE OF 181.16 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE
NORTHERLY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 383.00 FEET AND A CHORD
BEARING OF N07057'23"E, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 44.63 FEET; THENCE N11°17'41"E, DISTANCE OF 161.18
FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE N88'59'11"E ALONG
SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 550.47 FEET; THENCE
N23°15'04"W, A DISTANCE OF 498.31 FEET; THENCE N50°35'12"E, A DISTANCE OF 279.20 FEET; THENCE
N57°48'59"E, A DISTANCE OF 107.52 FEET; THENCE N64 -07'18"E TO THE EAST LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF
THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35, A DISTANCE OF 63.33 FEET; THENCE S01"57'18"E ALONG
SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 717.05 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SAID PARCEL CONTAINS, 70.54 ACRES MORE OR LESS, AND IS SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS
OF RECORDS.
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood and Development Services Department and the Public Works
Department examined the proposed final plat and subdivision, and recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, a dedication has been made to the public, and the subdivision has been made with the
free consent and in accordance with the desires of the owners and proprietors; and
WHEREAS, said final plat and subdivision are found to conform with Chapter 354, Code of Iowa
(2015) and all other state and local requirements; and
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WHEREAS, in accordance with the conditional zoning agreement entered into pursuant to Ordinance
15-4605, and recorded at Book 5329, Page 855, the obligation to submit a comprehensive
landscape plan and a master sign plan prior to final plat approval has been satisfied, and the Director
of Neighborhood Development Services has approved the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT:
The said final plat and subdivision located on the above-described real estate be and the
same are hereby approved.
2. The City accepts the dedication of the streets, easements, and Outlot F as provided by law
and specifically sets aside portions of the dedicated land, namely streets, as not being open
for public access at the time of recording for public safety reasons. The maintenance of
Outlot F shall be in accordance with the Subdivider's Agreement executed pursuant to this
Resolution.
3. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, are hereby authorized and directed,
upon approval by the City Attorney, to execute all legal documents relating to said
subdivision, and to certify a copy of this resolution, which shall be affixed to the final plat after
passage and approval by law. The City Clerk shall record the legal documents and the plat at
the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa at the expense of the
owner/subdivider.
Passed and approved this day of , 2016.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
It was moved by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
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pcd/templates/Moss Ridge Phase 1 Final Plat Resolution.doc.doc
the Resolution be
To: City Council
Item: SUB15-00032
Moss Ridge — Phase 1
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant:
Contact Person:
Requested Action:
Purpose:
Location:
Size:
Existing Land Use and Zoning:
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning
Comprehensive Plan:
File Date:
60 Day Limitation Period:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
STAFF REPORT
Prepared by: Karen Howard, Associate Planner
Date: February 16, 2016
Frantz Community Investors
3801 Beverly Road SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Steve Long
HBK Engineering, LLC
509 S. Gilbert Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
319-338-7557
Final plat approval
Development of 9 commercial lots
Northwest of 1-80 / Hwy 1 interchange
Approximately 70.54 acres
Undeveloped / RDP and OPD -CH -1
North: farmland / ID—RP
South: Interstate 80
East: Office Research / RDP
West: Rural Residential / County Zoning
North Corridor
December 23, 2015 (Complete application received
February 2, 2016)
April 1, 2016
The applicant, Frantz Community Investors, has submitted a final plat for Moss Ridge Phase 1, a
9 -lot, 71.24 -acre commercial subdivision located northwest of the U.S. Highway 1 interchange
with Interstate 80. The property is accessed from Moss Ridge Drive, a new street partially funded
with a State RISE grant that extends west from Highway 1 along the north property line of NCS
Pearson. In 2012 the subject property was conditionally rezoned to a combination of Research
Development Park (RDP) and Planned Development — Highway Commercial (OPD -CH -1) in
order to develop a Class A Office Research Park in proximity to the growing employment center
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located at the U.S. Highway 1 interchange with Interstate 80. A preliminary plat consistent with the
conditional zoning agreement and planned development plan was approved in 2012.
The zoning boundaries and street layout of the 2012 preliminary plat were amended in 2014 to
ensure that more of the woodland habitat for the endangered Indiana brown bat would be
preserved in future phases of the development and to accommodate a refinement of the design of
the stormwater management facilities to serve as attractive amenities for the office park. The
property is subject to a conditional zoning agreement and planned development plan that ensures
that the property will be developed in a cohesive manner according to a master plan for the office
park.
ANALYSIS:
The final plat of Moss Ridge Phase 1 is in general compliance with the approved preliminary plat
and subdivision regulations. Staff notes a few changes from the preliminary plat:
• Outlot B on the preliminary plat that was reserved for future development, has been split
into three separate outlots (B, G, and H) in order to separate the wetland and Indiana bat
habitat mitigation areas into separate outlots. This will distinguish these no -build areas
from the portion of Outlot B that is being reserved for future development. In addition,
these outlots (G and H) can be included in Phase 1 since the mitigation work must be
completed with the first phase of development according to the permit from the U.S. Army
Corp of Engineers.
• Similarly, a portion of Lot 1 as shown on the preliminary plat has been shifted into Outlot
H, as it is part of the bat habitat mitigation area. It will be easier to manage this sensitive
area if it is within one outlot that is covered by a conservation easement rather than
including a portion of it on a private lot. The acreage and boundaries of Lot 1 have been
modified to accommodate this change.
Staff finds that these changes from the preliminary plat do not constitute substantive changes that
would warrant submittal of a revised preliminary plat because the intended use of these areas
have not changed and thus they will not change the character of the subdivision.
Legal papers and construction drawings are currently being reviewed by staff. It is anticipated that
these documents will be approved prior to the February 16 Council Meeting.
The plat for Phase 1 consists of 5 lots zoned Research Development Park and 4 lots zoned
Planned Development — Highway Commercial. Development is subject to a conditional zoning
agreement that establishes standards for landscaping, community amenities, signage, and the
location and design of buildings that ensure that the office park and the support retail area are
developed to the quality expected for a Class A office park and that the requested zoning and the
various requested modifications to the zoning are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan goals
of environmental stewardship and expansion of quality job opportunities within the community.
According to this agreement, a comprehensive landscape plan and master sign plan have been
approved administratively. These plans address landscaping and design of the stormwater
facilities, illustrate shared public amenities, including an off-street trail system, entranceway
signage, landscaping along the street and in the center of the roundabouts, and establish an
overall sense of the intended character of the office park. The proposed final plat is consistent with
the conditional zoning agreement and with the submitted master landscaping plan.
Sensitive Areas:
The sensitive areas for Phase 1 of the office park were delineated and a plan developed and
approved when the property was rezoned in 2012. Subsequent to the 2012 rezoning and
preliminary plat approval, the City acquired the land necessary to build Moss Ridge Drive from
Highway 1 to the east boundary of the Moss property. In order to build this road and grade the
PCD1Staff Reportstsubl5-00032- moss final plat. docx
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property within Phase 1, a small area of wetlands was disturbed and trees cleared. These
sensitive areas were delineated and a permit approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to mitigate for the loss of the wetlands and woodlands(on
both the Moss property and within the new road ROW), which were determined to be habitat for
the endangered Indiana brown bat. These mitigation areas were illustrated on the revised
preliminary plat approved in 2014. The mitigation work must be completed according to the plan
approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of
the public improvements with the final plat for Phase 1 of Moss Ridge. In addition, these areas
(identified on the final plat as Outlots G and H) must be maintained and protected from
development activity in perpetuity through use of conservation easements. These requirements
should be addressed in the legal papers.
Stormwater Management: Stormwater for Phase 1 will be managed through use of two large
stormwater detention basins located within Outlots C and D. These will be designed and
landscaped as amenity areas for the office park. Outlot D will be a wet bottom facility and Outlot C
will be a dry bottom basin. A system of 8 -foot wide public pedestrian/bike trails will extend around
these basins and across Lot 9. Easement agreements and long term maintenance of these
facilities should be addressed in the legal papers.
A temporary stormwater detention facility will be established in the southwest corner of the
development just off-site and west of Lot 7. This dry bottom basin will provide for stormwater
management for the portion of Phase 1 that drains southwest until such time as the adjacent
property to the west is platted for development. It is anticipated that a permanent stormwater
facility will be established when additional land is platted for development within the area shown
on the preliminary plat as Outlot B, located west of Phase 1.
A portion of Lot 1 drains to the southeast corner of that lot, so a separate stormwater facility will be
established to serve Lot 1.
The legal papers should address these outlots and easements and long term maintenance
responsibilities for the stormwater facilities.
Infrastructure Fees: Infrastructure fees include $435 per acre for water main extension fees. An
escrow amount of $20,000 is required for stormwater detention facilities ($5,000 per detention
facility x 4 =$20,000). Payment of these fees should be addressed in the legal papers.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of SUB15-00032, the final plat of Moss Ridge Phase 1, a 9 -lot, 70.54
acre commercial subdivision located northwest of the U.S. Highway 1 interchange with Interstate
80, subject to approval of construction drawings and legal papers by the City Engineer and City
Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2. Final plat
Approved by: _--7w,-4 / 77' ---
John Yapp, Development Services7 Coordinator,
Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
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Prepared by: Scott Sovers, Sr. Civil Engineer, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5142
RESOLUTION NO. 16-52
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2016 WASHINGTON STREESCAPE PROJECT.
WHEREAS, Portzen Construction Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa has submitted the lowest responsible bid
of $4,345,358.85 for construction of the above-named project; and
WHEREAS, the bid includes the base bid and Alternates #2 and 3; and
WHEREAS, funds for this project are available in the Washington Street Reconstruction account
# S3938.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
The contract for the construction of the above-named project for the base bid plus
Alternates #2 and 3 is hereby awarded to Portzen Construction, Inc., subject to the
condition that awardee secure adequate performance and payment bond, insurance
certificates, and contract compliance program statements.
2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the contract for construction of the above-named
project and the Contractor's Bond, subject to the condition that awardee secure adequate
performance and payment bond, insurance certificates, and contract compliance program
statements.
3. The City Engineer is authorized to execute change orders as they may become necessary
in the construction of the above-named project.
Passed and approved this 1st day of March -120 16
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adopted, and upon roll call there were:
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Prepared by: Scott Sovers, Sr. Civil Engineer, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5142
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THEI MAYOR TO
SIGN M(l) THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CON,TRACT FOR
CONSTRU TION OF THE 2016 WASHINGTON STREESCAPE OJECT.
WHEREAS,
responsible bid of $
WHEREAS, the bid includes
WHEREAS, funds for this p
# S3938.
of
for construction of the above-na
base bid and Alternates #
%are available in the Wash
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLNXT BY THE Cl
CITY, IOWA, THAT: /
1. The contract for the construction
Alternates #
2
3.
adequate performance and payment
program statements.
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ha,9 submitted the lowest
I roject; and
and
Street Reconstruction account
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
the/above.-named project for the base bid plus
I s hereby awarded to
subject to the condition that awardee secure
nd, 'nsurance certificates, and contract compliance
The Mayor is hereby authVbnd,
o sign the co act for construction of the above-named
project and the Contractor, subject to the ondition that awardee secure adequate
performance and paymentinsurance certificAles, and contract compliance program
statements.
The City Engineer is
in the construction o'
Passed and approved
ATTEST:
It was
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CLERK
iorized to execute change orders as they may become necessary
above-named project.
day of , 20
MAYOR
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and upon roll call there were
AYES:
City Attorney's Office
and seconded by the Resolution be
NAYS: ABSENT:
Botchway
Cole
Dickens
Mims
Taylor
Thomas
Throgmorton
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
2016 WASHINGTON STREET STREETSCAPE
PROJECT, CLINTON STREET TO LINN STREET
Sealed proposals will be received by the
City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, until
3:00 P.M. on the 24th day of February, 2016.
Sealed proposals will be opened immediately
thereafter by the City Engineer or designee.
Bids submitted by fax machine shall not be
deemed a "sealed bid" for purposes of this
Project. Proposals received after this deadline
will be returned to the bidder unopened.
Proposals will be acted upon by the City
Council at a meeting to be held in the Emma
J. Harvat Hall at 7:00 P.M. on the 1st day of
March, 2016, or at special meeting called for
that purpose.
The Project will involve the following:
Site Work: Preparation, paving of
roadway and sidewalk, curbs, site
improvements, planting, site utilities in
Washington Street from Clinton Street to
Linn Street.
All work is to be done in strict compliance
with the plans and specifications prepared
by Genus Landscape Architects, of Des
Moines, Iowa, which have heretofore been
approved by the City Council, and are on file
for public examination in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Each proposal shall be completed on a
form furnished by the City and must be
accompanied in a sealed envelope,
separate from the one containing the
proposal, by a bid bond executed by a
corporation authorized to contract as a
surety in the State of Iowa, in the sum of 10%
of the bid. The bid security shall be made
payable to the TREASURER OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, and shall be forfeited to
the City of Iowa City in the event the success-
ful bidder fails to enter into a contract within
ten (10) calendar days of the City Council's
award of the contract and post bond
satisfactory to the City ensuring the faithful
performance of the contract and mainte-
nance of said Project, if required, pursuant to
the provisions of this notice and the other
contract documents. Bid bonds of the lowest
two or more bidders may be retained for a
period of not to exceed fifteen (15) calendar
days following award of the contract, or until
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rejection is made. Other bid bonds will be
returned after the canvass and tabulation of
bids is completed and reported to the City
Council.
The successful bidder will be required to
furnish a bond in an amount equal to one
hundred percent (100%) of the contract
price, said bond to be issued by a responsible
surety approved by the City, and shall
guarantee the prompt payment of all
materials and labor, and also protect and
save harmless the City from all claims and
damages of any kind caused directly or
indirectly by the operation of the contract,
and shall also guarantee the maintenance of
the improvement for a period of five (5)
year(s) from and after its completion and
formal acceptance by the City Council.
A non -mandatory Pre -Bid Meeting will be
held on February 4, 2016 at 1:30PM at the
Emma J. Harvat Hall (Iowa City City Hall, 410
E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, 52240).
Prospective bidders in attendance will be
guided through the vault interiors from
approximately 2:30PM to 5:OOPM.
The following limitations shall apply to this
Project:
Phase l:
Early Start Date: April 11, 2016
Substantial Completion Date: July 23, 2016
Incentive/Disincentive: $1,000 per day
Maximum Incentive: $10,000
Phase 2:
Substantial Completion Date: Sept. 30, 2016
Incentive/Disincentive: $3,000 per day
Maximum Incentive: $45,000
Final Completion Date: October 21, 2016
Liquidated Damages: $500 per day
The plans, specifications and proposed con-
tract documents may be examined at the
office of the City Clerk. Copies of said plans
and specifications and form of proposal
blanks may be secured at Technigraphics,
415 Highland Ave, # 100, Iowa City, Iowa,
52240, by bona fide bidders.
A $50 deposit is required for each set of
plans and specifications provided to bidders
or other interested persons. The fee shall be in
the form of a check, made payable to
Technigraphics. The deposit shall be
refunded upon return of the Contract
Documents within fourteen days after the
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award of the Project. If the Contract
Documents are not returned within fourteen
days after award and in a reusable
condition, the deposit shall be forfeited.
Prospective bidders are advised that the
City of Iowa City desires to employ minority
contractors and subcontractors on City
projects. A listing of minority contractors can
be obtained from the Iowa Department of
Inspections and Appeals at (515) 281-5796
and the Iowa Department of Transportation
Contracts Office at (515) 239-1422.
Bidders shall list on the Form of Proposal the
names of persons, firms, companies or other
parties with whom the bidder intends to
subcontract. This list shall include the type of
work and approximate subcontract
amount(s).
The Contractor awarded the contract shall
submit a list on the Form of Agreement of the
proposed subcontractors, together with
quantities, unit prices and extended dollar
amounts.
By virtue of statutory authority, preference
must be given to products and provisions
grown and coal produced within the State of
Iowa, and to Iowa domestic labor, to the
extent lawfully required under Iowa Statutes.
The Iowa reciprocal resident bidder
preference law applies to this Project.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all
proposals, and also reserves the right to
waive technicalities and irregularities.
Published upon order of the City Council of
Iowa City, Iowa.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030
RESOLUTION NO. 16-53
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF FEES OAKLAND
CEMETARY AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 11-19.
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 11-19 established a fee schedule for the fees and charges
for Oakland Cemetery, including the "Cherish Infant" columbarium niches;
WHEREAS, current Cherish Infant" columbarium niches range from $1,00041,600 and
sales have been limited to infants and mothers who passed during childbirth;
WHEREAS, since the "Cherish Infant" columbarium was constructed in 2010, there have
been no inquiries or sales of niches in this columbarium; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends, and Parks and Recreation Commission concurs,
opening access to the columbarium beyond only infants and mothers and to set the fees
for Large Niche for Dual Internments at $1,400 each and Small Niche for Single
Internments $800 each;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA:
The attached "Fees and Charges Oakland Cemetery (Rev. 3-16)" is adopted.
2. Resolution No. 11-19 is rescinded.
Passed and approved this 1st day of March _,2016.
L/MAYOR
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It was moved by Mims and seconded by Botchway the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
x
Botchway
x
Cole
x
Dickens
x
Mims
x
Taylor
x
Thomas
X Throgmorton
Rev. 3/16
PROPOSED RATES AND CHARGES
OAKLAND CEMETERY
* Actual cost when overtime is incurred.
** Can accommodate up to four cremation interments.
INTERMENTS
(City residents)
TYPE
PARTIAL
WEEKDAY WEEKEND/
HOLIDAY
(partial = open grave weekday/close
weekend or open weekend, close
weekda
FULL WEEKEND/
HOLIDAY
(fall=open & close grave on weekend)
Infant
$125.00 $175.00
$225.00
Youth
$400.00 $550.00
$750.00
Adult
$700.00 $900.00
$1100.00
Cremation
$300.00 $400.00
$500.00
Columbarium Niches
$300.00 $400.00
$500.00
Non -Resident
+ 50% +50%
+50%
Disinterment
Double the appropriate resident/non-resident weekday charge (minimum).
EQUIPMENT AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Tent (optional)
$90.00
$180.00
$180.00
Lowering Device
(optional)
$150.00
$250.00
$250.00
Extra Maintenance -
Adult, No Vault
$250.00
N/A
N/A
Finder's Fee
NC*
$75.00
$75.00
Weekday Overtime
Actual Cost
N/A
N/A
LOT SALES
TYPE
MONUMENT AREAS
FLUSH MARKER AREAS
Infant
N/A
$300.00
Youth/Adult
$800.00**
$700.00**
Cremains
N/A
$400.00
Forestview
Columbarium Niches
N/A
$800.00
Cherish Columbarium
Niches
N/A
Single Niche $800.00
Double (dual) Niche $1400.00
Non-resident
+50%
+50%
* Actual cost when overtime is incurred.
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Date: February 24, 2016
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Juli Seydell Johnson, Parks & Recreation Director
Re: Oakland Cemetery Columbarium Fee Changes
Included on the March 1, 2016 Council Agenda is a resolution to change the fees for niches in
what was previously known as the "Cherish Infant" Columbarium. Current niche prices range
from $1,00041,600 and sales were limited to infants and mothers who passed during childbirth.
The "Cherish Infant" Columbarium was constructed in 2010. It holds 64 niches for ash
internment. There have been no inquiries or sales of niches in this columbarium. Staff
recommends opening access to the columbarium beyond only infants and mothers. A statue
depicting a mother holding an infant will be removed from the columbarium and relocated within
the cemetery. A unique aspect of this columbarium is that half of the niches are large enough to
accommodate dual internments (e.g. a husband and wife's remains in the same niche).
The name of the columbarium is proposed to be shortened to "Cherish Columbarium". Fees
proposed are the same as the Forest View Columbarium for the smaller niches and $1,400 for
the larger niches which are not available in the Forest View Columbarium. Fees proposed in
the resolution are as follows:
• Large Niche for Dual Internments (12"x12"x16") $1,400 each.
• Small Niche for Single Internments (12"x12"x12") $800 each.
Total niche sales with new pricing (assuming 25% non-resident) would provide $79,200 in
revenue. Oakland Cemetery averages 25 niche sales per year and there are 175 niches
remaining in the Forest View Columbarium. Forest View Columbarium had been tentatively
scheduled for expansion in 2020. Extending the use of the Cherish Columbarium should delay
the need for construction of additional niche structures for an additional 3-4 years.
Staff discussed the proposed changes with the Parks Commission at the February 10, 2016
regular meeting. The Commission was in favor of the proposed changes and fees.
Prepared by: Dennis Bockenstedt, Finance Director, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5053
RESOLUTION NO. 16-54
RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA that the
City of Iowa City, in Johnson County, Iowa, approves the following list of financial institutions to be depositories of
the City of Iowa City funds in conformance with applicable provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 12C.2. The City
Treasurer is hereby authorized to deposit the City of Iowa City funds in amounts not to exceed the maximum
approved for each respective financial institution as set out below.
Maximum Balance Maximum Balance
Depository
in effect under in effect under
Name
Location of Home Office
Local Location
prior resolution this resolution
U.S. Bank N.A.
800 Nicollet Mall
204 E Washington St
65,000,000.00 65,000,000.00
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Iowa City, IA 52240
MidWestOne Bank
102 S Clinton St
Same
100,000,000.00 100,000,000.00
Iowa City, IA 52244-1700
Hills Bank & Trust Co.
131 Main St
132 E Washington St
25,000,000.00 25,000,000.00
Hills, IA 52235
Iowa City, IA 52240
Regions Bank
PO Box 387
501 12th Ave, Ste 100
35,000,000.00 35,000,000.00
Memphis, TN 38147-0001
Coralville, IA 52241
West Bancorporation, Inc.
1601 22nd St., Suite 209
229 S Dubuque
35,000,000.00 35,000,000.00
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Iowa City, IA 52240
Bank of the West
P.O. Box 73850
301 S. Clinton St
75,000,000.00 75,000,000.00
Cedar Rapids, IA 52407-3850
Iowa City, IA 52240
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
666 Walnut St
103 E College St
50,000,000.00 50,000,000.00
Des Moines, IA 50309
Iowa City, IA 52240
University of Iowa
500 Iowa Ave
Same
50,000,000.00 50,000,000.00
Community Credit Union
Iowa City, IA 52244-2240
CBI Bank & Trust
140 Holiday Rd
Same
15,000,000.00 15,000,000.00
Coralville, IA 52241
Farmers & Merchants
1550 S Gilbert St
Same
15,000,000.00 15,000,000.00
Savings Bank
Iowa City, IA 52240
Liberty Bank
6400 Westown Parkway
205 E College
25,000,000.00 25,000,000.00
Des Moines, IA 50266
Iowa City, IA 52240
First American Bank
1207 Central Ave
640 Highway 1 W
35,000,000.00 35,000,000.00
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Iowa City, IA 52246
Two Rivers Bank & Trust
222 N Main St
805 22nd Ave
10,000,000.00 10,000,000.00
Burlington, IA 52601
Coralville, IA 52241
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
500 1 st Ave NE, Ste 100
Same
20,000,000.00 20,000,000.00
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Bankers Trust
221 Third Ave SE
Same
0.00 20,000,000.00
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
Passed and approved this
1st day of March 12016
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Resolution No.
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16-54
It was moved by Mims and seconded by Botchway the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
X—
Botchway
X—
Cole
X—
Dickens
x
Mims
x
Taylor
x
Thomas
x
Throgmorton
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CITY OF IOWA CITY ad(s)
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 23, 2016
To: Dennis Bockenstedt, Finance Director
From: Brian Cover, Senior Accountant
Re: Banking resolution
Introduction:
The City of Iowa City maintains a list of financial institutions authorized to be depositories of the
city's funds. The list that is on file needs to be updated to reflect changes that have occurred.
History/Background:
Freedom Security Bank in Coralville has changed their name to CBI Bank & Trust. Bankers
Trust has asked to be added to our list of depositories.
Discussion of Solutions:
The resolution naming depositories being presented would update the list of financial institutions
that the City of Iowa City maintains.
Financial Impact:
No financial impact to the city.
Recommendation:
I recommend that CBI Bank & Trust and Bankers Trust be added to the list of depositories and
Freedom Security Bank be removed from the list.
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On behalf of our client, CBD LLC, we would like to request a waiver of the 60 day review
period for Churchill Meadows Part Two and Three to the March 23rd Council meeting.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINA
CHURCHILL MEADOWS PARTS TWO AND THREE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, the owner, CBD, LCC, filed with the City Clerk the final plat of Churchill Meadows Parts
Two and Three, Iowa City, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, said subdivision is located on the following -described real estate in Iowa City, Johnson
County, Iowa, to wit:
Beginning at the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter of Section 7, Township 79 North, Range 5 West, of the Fifth Principal
Meridian, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa and the Southeast Corner of the
Auditor's Parcel 2005094, in accordance with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book
50 at Page 104 of the records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence
N87008'03"W, along the South Line of said Auditor's Parcel 2005094, a distance of
662.17 feet, to the Southwest Corner of said Auditor's Parcel 2005094; Thence
N00°58'25"W, along the West Line of said Auditor's Parcel 2005094, a distance of
776.57 feet; Thence N01°14'197W, along said West line, 362.04 feet, to its
intersection with the Southerly Right -of -Way Line of Herbert Hoover Highway;
Thence Northeasterly, 95.54 feet along said Southerly Right -of -Way Line on a 539.98
foot radius curve, concave Southeasterly, whose 95.42 food chord bears
N61°13'02"E; Thence continuing Northeasterly 235.59 feet along said Southerly
Right -of -Way Line on a 1085.92 foot radius curve, concave Southeasterly. Whose
235.12 chord bears N81010'32"E; Thence S88°01'46"E, along said Southerly Right -of -
Way Line, 99.16 feet; Thence N89046'43"E, along said Southerly Right -of -Way Line,
251.32 feet, to a Point on the East Line of said Auditor's Parcel 2005094; Thence
S00043'54"E, along said East line, 1251.23 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said Tract
of Lane contains 18.64 Acres, and is subject to easement and restrictions of record.
WHEREAS, the Department of Neighborhood and Development Services and the Public Works
Department examined the proposed final plat and subdivision, and recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, a dedication has been made to the public, and the subdivision has been made with the
free consent and in accordance with the desires of the owners and proprietors; and
WHEREAS, said final plat and subdivision are found to conform with Chapter 354, Code of Iowa
(2015) and all other state and local requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT:
The said final plat and subdivision located on the above-described real estate be and the
same are hereby approved.
2. The City accepts the dedication of the streets and easements as provided by law and
specifically sets aside portions of the dedicated land, namely streets, as not being open for
public access at the time of recording for public safety reasons.
3. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, are hereby authorized and directed,
upon approval by the City Attorney, to execute all legal documents relating to said
subdivision, and to certify a copy of this resolution, which shall be affixed to the final plat after
Resolution No.
Page 2
passage and approval by law. The City Clerk shall record the legal documents and the plat at
the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County; Iowa at the expense of the
owner/subdivider.
Passed and approved this day of
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
It was moved by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
MAYOR
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Approved by
City Attorney's Office
and seconded by
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Botchway
Dickens
Dobyns
Hayek
Mims
Payne
Throgmorton
pcd/templates/Churchil Final Plat Resolution.doc.doc
the Resolution be
To: City Council
Item: SUB15-00026
Churchill Meadows Pt. 2 & 3
GENERAL INFORMATION:
STAFF REPORT
Prepared by: Marti Wolf, Planning Intern
Date: February 16, 2016
Applicant: CBD, LLC
414 E. Market Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 631-1867
Contact Person:
Requested Action:
Purpose:
Location:
Size:
Existing Land Use and Zoning:
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
Comprehensive Plan:
Neighborhood Open Space District:
File Date:
60 Day Limitation Period:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Duanne Musser
1917 S. Gilbert Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
(310) 351-8282
Final plat approval
To allow 42 residential lots including single family
lots and multifamily.
4679 Herbert Hoover Highway SE
18.64 acres
Undeveloped - RS -5 and RM -12
North: Residential and agricultural — County R and
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South: Residential and agricultural — County
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East: Undeveloped — RS -5
West: Residential and agricultural — County
Residential RMF
Northeast District Plan
Lower West Branch Road (NE -3)
January 12, 2016
March 12, 2016
The applicant, CBD, LLC, has submitted a final plat for Churchill Meadows, Parts 2 and 3, a 42 -
lot, 18.64 -acre subdivision located at 4679 Herbert Hoover Highway Southeast. The preliminary
plat was approved with the rezoning on October 20, 2015.
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The plat features a mix of housing types including a 1.82 -acre multifamily lot, 31 standard to large
size single family lots, 5 of which could also accommodate duplexes, and 10 smaller single family
lots with alley access.
ANALYSIS:
The final plat of Churchill Meadows Parts 2 and 3 is in general compliance with the approved
preliminary plat and subdivision regulations. Legal papers and construction drawings are currently
being reviewed by staff. It is anticipated that these documents will be approved prior to the March
1 Council Meeting.
Conditional Zoning Agreement: When this property was annexed and zoned RS -5 and RM -12
the Conditional Zoning Agreement required that the developer construct a sidewalk to connect to
the sidewalk located at Rochester Avenue and Eastbury Drive. This requirement is addressed in
the legal papers and construction drawings.
Neighborhood Open Space: The Neighborhood Open Space Plan identifies the proposed
subdivision as part of the Lower West Branch Neighborhood Open Space District (NE -3). The
Neighborhood Open Space Ordinance requires the dedication of 23,009 square feet of property or
the payment of fees in lieu of. The Parks and Recreation Department has chosen fees in lieu of
land dedication. The fee will be equivalent to the value of .53 acres of property. This requirement
should be addressed in the legal papers.
Infrastructure Fees: Infrastructure fees include $435 per acre for water main extension fees and
fees required for the improvement of Herbert Hoover Highway. Payment of these fees should be
addressed in the legal papers.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of SUB15-00031, the final plat of Churchill Meadows Parts Two and
Three, a 42 -lot, 18.64 acre residential subdivision located at 4679 Herbert Hoover Highway SE,
subject to approval of construction drawings and legal papers by the City Engineer and City
Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2. Final plat
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Prepared by: Chris O'Brien, Director of Transportation Services, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)
356-5156
RESOLUTION NO. 16-55
RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE DEADLINE FOR BURLINGTON TRAILWAYS
TO EXERCISE THEIR RENEWAL OPTION ON THEIR LEASE OF COURT
STREET TRANSPORTATION CENTER SPACE TO MARCH 15, 2016.
WHEREAS, Burlington Trailways has been operating out of approximately 1,963 square feet of
ground floor commercial space within the Court Street Transportation Center, subject to a lease
with the City; and
WHEREAS, Burlington Trailways' lease granted them several tenant renewal options to be
exercised not less than 180 days prior to the expiration of the preceding term; and
WHEREAS, Burlington Trailways failed to exercise the renewal option before the deadline, and
the original term has now expired; and
WHEREAS, although the City is not obligated to extend the terms of the lease, and can reclaim
the space, both the City and Burlington Trailways wish to continue their relationship as landlord
and tenant; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to extend the deadline by which Burlington Trailways can exercise
their first renewal option to March 15, 2016, allowing them to continue their tenancy there; and
WHEREAS, Burlington Trailways has negotiated with City staff for rental payments for the first
three (3) year renewal option period, including increases in both years two and three; and
WHEREAS, nothing in their extension will affect Burlington Trailways' deadline for exercising
subsequent renewal options; and
WHEREAS, approval of the renewal option deadline to March 15, 2016 is in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT:
1. The deadline for Burlington Trailways to exercise their first renewal option is extended to
March 15, 2016.
2. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute any renewal
options, as provided in the original lease.
Resolution No. 16-55
Page 2
Passed and approved this 1st day of
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
It was moved by Mims
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
March -'20 16
Ap ved by
City Attorney's Office
and seconded by sotchway the Resolution be
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Botchway
x Cole
x Dickens
_x Mims
x Taylor
x Thomas
x Throgmorton
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CITY OF IOWA CITY 4a��ol
MEMORANDUM
Date:
February 24, 2016
To:
Tom Markus, City Manager
From:
Ian Korpel, Management Intern
Re:
Strategic Plan Priorities and Initiatives
Introduction:
In recent months, City Council has engaged in a strategic planning process to define the City's
top priorities, address significant new projects and initiatives, and establish a broad vision to
improve organizational effectiveness. The City enlisted the University of Iowa's Institute of
Public Affairs (IPA) to assist in the goal setting session; the process was facilitated by Jeff
Schott. IPA and Mr. Schott also facilitated the two previous strategic planning goal setting
sessions in 2011 and 2013.
History/Background:
The strategic planning goal setting session focused on the following areas:
1. Issues, Concerns, Trends, and Opportunities
2. On-going or Committed Projects
3. Significant New Projects, Programs, Policies, and Initiatives
Council further refined their top priorities and initiatives at subsequent work sessions. Specific
programs, policies, and projects were identified to guide staff activities for the next two years
and communicate Council's priorities to the public.
The resolution on the March 1, 2016 City Council agenda formally adopting Council's strategic
plan priorities reflects the language, goals, and intentions that have been developed by the City
Council in the following work sessions and meetings, with the final language determined by
Council at the February 16, 2016 work session.
• November 30, 2015
• January 14, 2016
• January 21, 2016
• February 2, 2016
• February 16, 2016
TOP PRIORITIES:
This Strategic Plan intends to foster a more Inclusive, Just and Sustainable Iowa City
1. Promote a Strong and Resilient Local Economy
2. Encourage a Vibrant and Walkable Urban Core
3. Foster Healthy Neighborhoods throughout the City
4. Maintain a Solid Financial Foundation
5. Enhance Community Engagement and Intergovernmental Relations
6. Promote Environmental Sustainability
7. Advance Social Justice and Racial Equity
February 24, 2016
Page 2
City Council Identified Projects, Programs, Policies, and Initiatives:
Promote a Strong and Resilient Local Economy
• Identify how the City and local partners can effectively market and grow the local foods
economy
• Review and consider amending the City's Tax Increment Finance (TIF) policy
• Promote neighborhood commercial districts and build stronger relations with business
owners throughout the community
• Work closely with the University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College on future
facilities and economic development opportunities, especially in the Riverfront Crossings
District
• Work closely with the ICCSD, Kirkwood Community College, labor organizations, Iowa
Works and others to explore the feasibility of an industrial arts/crafts facility in Iowa City
• Proactively seek opportunities to facilitate development of our interstate entryways in a
manner consistent with this strategic plan
• Develop programs aimed to enhance small business development and retention with a
focus on diverse communities
Encourage a Vibrant and Walkable Urban Core
• Consider creating a new City Council committee with a focus on the sustainable built
environment
• Support historic preservation efforts
• Initiate public dialogue about the meaning and importance of a walkable neighborhood
and how to achieve it
• Encourage diverse housing types and price points for a variety of income levels
Foster Healthy Neighborhoods throughout the City
• Consider amending the City's Annexation Policy to require the provision of affordable
housing in residential/mixed-use areas
• Evaluate the implementation of a Form Based Code in one or two parts of the
community
• Develop strategies to diversify the membership of neighborhood associations
• Substantially improve access and use of public spaces through improvements to
sidewalks, streetscapes, parks, and schools
Maintain a Solid Financial Foundation
• Continue to monitor the impact of the 2013 property tax reform and evaluate alternative
revenue sources as determined necessary
• Continue to build the City's Emergency Fund
• Monitor potential changes to Moody's rating criteria and maintain the City's Aaa bond
rating
• Continue to reduce the City's property tax levy
• Maintain healthy fund balances throughout the City's diverse operations
Enhance Community Engagement and Intergovernmental Relations
• Provide timely and appropriate input on the ICCSD's planned 2017 bond referendum
• Televise regular City Council work sessions
• Significantly improve the Council and Staff's ability to engage with diverse populations
on complex or controversial topics
Promote Environmental Sustainability
February 24, 2016
Page 3
• Raise Iowa City's Bicycle Friendly Community status from Silver to Gold by 2017 and
aspire toward a Platinum status in the future
• Evaluate and consider implementation of a plastic bag policy
• Undertake a project in FY 2017 that achieves a significant measurable carbon emission
reduction
• Set a substantive and achievable goal for reducing city-wide carbon emissions by 2030,
and create an ad-hoc climate change task force, potentially under an umbrella STAR
Communities committee, to devise a cost-effective strategy for achieving the goal
• Collaborate with community partners on sustainability efforts
Advance Social Justice and Racial Equity
• Develop and implement a racial / socioeconomic equity review toolkit
• Support the Housing First initiative and other local homeless efforts including the
temporary winter shelter
• Consider creating a City Council committee with a focus on social justice and racial
equity
• Evaluate initiatives to effectively engage the community's youth
• Identify and Implement an achievable goal to reduce disproportionality in arrests
• Create a racial equity grant program
• Develop a partnership with the University of Iowa and other key stakeholders that will aid
efforts to recruit and retain a greater minority workforce
• Identify a substantive and achievable goal for the provision of affordable housing in Iowa
City and implement strategies to achieve this goal
Recommendation:
A resolution formally adopting City Council's strategic plan priorities as worded at the February
16, 2016 Council work session is on the March 1, 2016 agenda for Council's consideration.
Staff will continue to provide status update reports to Council for review approximately every
four months, as with previous strategic plans.
Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Assistant City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030
RESOLUTION NO. 16-56
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 23, 2016, ON A
PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 621
NORTH JOHNSON STREET AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 16-45.
WHEREAS, the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program is a joint effort between the
University of Iowa and the City to encourage home ownership and reinvestment in designated
neighborhoods surrounding the University of Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the City purchases rental units located in designated neighborhoods surrounding
the University of Iowa, rehabilitates them, and then sells them to income -eligible buyers; and
WHEREAS, the City purchased and rehabilitated a single family home located at 621 North
Johnson Street, Iowa City; and
WHEREAS, the City has received an offer to purchase 621 North Johnson Street for the
principal sum of $164,000 (the amount the City paid to acquire the home), plus the "carrying
costs", 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; and
WHEREAS, this sale would provide affordable housing in a designated area surrounding the
University of Iowa; and
WHEREAS, this sale is conditioned on the family securing adequate financing for the purchase
of the home; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 16-45 approved an earlier purchase agreement, but the putative
buyer decided to withdraw their offer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, that:
1. The City Council does hereby declare its intent to convey a single family home located at
621 North Johnson Street, Iowa City, Iowa, also known as part of Lot 1 in Block 34, Iowa
City, Iowa, for the sum of $164,000, plus the "carrying costs".
2. A public hearing on said proposal should be and is hereby set for March 23, 2016, at 7:00
p.m. in Emma J. Harvat Hall of the Iowa City City Hall, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa
City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter
as posted by the City Clerk, and that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause
notice of said public hearing to be published as provided by law.
3. Resolution No. 16-45 is rescinded.
B
Resolution No. 16-56
Page 2
It was moved by Mims and seconded by sotchway the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Botchway
x Cole
x Dickens
x Mims
x Taylor
x Thomas
x Throgmorton
Passed and approved this 1st day of March '2016.
M , R
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Approved by
a-i*-I(a
City Attorney's Office
Prepared by: Ian Korpel, Management Intern, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5059
RESOLUTION NO. 16-5
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CITY OF IOWA CITY STRATEGIC PLANNING
PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, The Iowa City City Council seeks to ensure that all City services are provided in the
most equitable, effective, and efficient manner possible; and
WHEREAS, The Iowa City City Council strives to set policies that best reflect the preferences of
Iowa City's residents, are in the City's long-term interests, and help to foster the city and local
governance that our residents desire; and
WHEREAS, The City Council members have undertaken a strategic planning process to identify,
prioritize, and articulate this policy direction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Iowa City City Council hereby outlines its top
priorities and related new initiatives generated during the strategic planning process which are to
be incorporated into specific action plans by the City staff.
TOP PRIORITIES:
This Strategic Plan intends to foster a more Inclusive, Just and Sustainable Iowa City
9. Promote a Strong and Resilient Local Economy
2. Encourage a Vibrant and Walkable Urban Core
3. Foster Healthy Neighborhoods throughout the City
4. Maintain a Solid Financial Foundation
5. Enhance Community Engagement and Intergovernmental Relations
6. Promote Environmental Sustainability
7. Advance Social Justice and Racial Equity
City Council Identified Projects, Programs, Policies, and Initiatives:
Promote a Strong and Resilient Local Economy
• Identify how the City and local partners can effectively market and grow the local foods
economy
• Review and consider amending the City's Tax Increment Finance (TIF) policy
• Promote neighborhood commercial districts and build stronger relations with business
owners throughout the community
• Work closely with the University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College on future
facilities and economic development opportunities, especially in the Riverfront Crossings
District
• Work closely with the ICCSD, Kirkwood Community College, labor organizations, Iowa
Works and others to explore the feasibility of an industrial arts/crafts facility in Iowa City
• Proactively seek opportunities to facilitate development of our interstate entryways in a
manner consistent with this strategic plan
• Develop programs aimed to enhance small business development and retention with a
focus on diverse communities
Encourage a Vibrant and Walkable Urban Core
• Consider creating a new City Council committee with a focus on the sustainable built
environment
• Support historic preservation efforts
• Initiate public dialogue about the meaning and importance of a walkable neighborhood
and how to achieve it
• Encourage diverse housing types and price points for a variety of income levels
Foster Healthy Neighborhoods throughout the City
• Consider amending the City's Annexation Policy to require the provision of affordable
housing in residential/mixed-use areas
• Evaluate the implementation of a Form Based Code in one or two parts of the
community
• Develop strategies to diversify the membership of neighborhood associations
• Substantially improve access and use of public spaces through improvements to
sidewalks, streetscapes, parks, and schools
Maintain a Solid Financial Foundation
• Continue to monitor the impact of the 2013 property tax reform and evaluate alternative
revenue sources as determined necessary
• Continue to build the City's Emergency Fund
• Monitor potential changes to Moody's rating criteria and maintain the City's Aaa bond
rating
• Continue to reduce the City's property tax levy
• Maintain healthy fund balances throughout the City's diverse operations
Enhance Community Engagement and Intergovernmental Relations
• Provide timely and appropriate input on the ICCSD's planned 2017 bond referendum
• Televise regular City Council work sessions
• Significantly improve the Council and Staff's ability to engage with diverse populations
on complex or controversial topics
Promote Environmental Sustainability
• Raise Iowa City's Bicycle Friendly Community status from Silver to Gold by 2017 and
aspire toward a Platinum status in the future
• Evaluate and consider implementation of a plastic bag policy
• Undertake a project in FY 2017 that achieves a significant measurable carbon emission
reduction
• Set a substantive and achievable goal for reducing city-wide carbon emissions by 2030,
and create an ad-hoc climate change task force, potentially under an umbrella STAR
Communities committee, to devise a cost-effective strategy for achieving the goal
• Collaborate with community partners on sustainability efforts
Advance Social Justice and Racial Equity
• Develop and implement a racial / socioeconomic equity review toolkit
• Support the Housing First initiative and other local homeless efforts including the
temporary winter shelter
• Consider creating a City Council committee with a focus on social justice and racial
equity
• Evaluate initiatives to effectively engage the community's youth
• Identify and Implement an achievable goal to reduce disproportionality in arrests
• Create a racial equity grant program
• Develop a partnership with the University of Iowa and other key stakeholders that will aid
efforts to recruit and retain a greater minority workforce
• Identify a substantive and achievable goal for the provision of affordable housing in Iowa
City and implement strategies to achieve this goal
Identified efforts will be incorporated into specific action plans by City staff. Action plans should
define specific steps needed to accomplish each goal, the party responsible for implementation,
a timeline for completion, and define the criteria by which to gauge success. Status updates will
be provided to Council approximately every four months.
Passed and approved this
1st
day of March , 2p 16
p ved b
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK City Attorney's Office
It was moved by Botchway and seconded by Cole the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Dickens
X Cole
X Taylor
X Mims
X Thomas
X Throgmorton
X Bothchway 11
52-483 =
CITY BUDGET AMENDMENT AND CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION - FY 2016 - AMENDMENT #2
To the Auditor of JOHNSON County, Iowa'.
The City Council of Iowa City in said County/Counties, met on 3!1!2016
,at the place and hour set in the notice, a copy of which accompanies this certificate and is certified as to
publication. Upon taking up the proposed amendment, it was considered and taxpayers were heard for and against
the amendment.
The Council, after hearing all taxpayers wishing to be heard and considering the statements made by them, gave
final consideration to the proposed amendment(s) to the budget and modifications proposed at the hearing, if any,
thereupon, the following resolution was introduced.
RESOLUTION No. 16-58
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE U 2016
(AS AMENDED LAST ON 08/18/2015 .)
Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Iowa City
Section 1. Following notice published 02/19/2016
and the public hearing held. 311)2016 the current budget (as previously amended) is amended as set out
herein and In the detail by fund type and activity that supports this resolution which was considered at that hearing.
Passed this
I.t
t�rt
SignaNre
City ClerklFinance Office,
day of Mar h—,,mil
Signature
Mayor
RECEIVED
JOHNSON CO. IOWA
MAR 14 2016
Fv r �J
COUNTY AUDITOR
Total Budget
as certified
or last amended
Current
Amendment
Total Budget
after Current
Amendment
Revenues & Other Financing Sources
Taxes Levied on Propen,
1
52,033,986
0
52 033,986
Less'. Uncollected Property Taxes -Levy year
2
0
0
0
Net Current Property Taxes
3
52,033,986
0
52,033,986
Oellnauent Properly Taxes
4
0
0
0
TIF Revenues
5
1,020,126
0
1,020,126
Other City Taxes
6
2,786,289
O
2,786,289
Ltrenses&Permits
7
1,515,312
0
1,515,312
Use of Money and Properly
8
1,935,478
0
1.935,478
Intergovernmental
9
37,438,148
3,728,232
41,166,380
charges for Services
10
43,513,168
1,402.683
44.915,751
Special Assessments
11
979
0
979
Miscellaneous
12
3,079,617
1.790,023
4,869,640
Other Financing Sources
13
16,292,050
2,054-820
18,346,870
Tarafereln
14
53,081,247
-1.068,606
52,012,541
Total Revenues and Other Sources
15
212,696.400
7,907,052
220,603,452
Expenditures & Other Financing Uses
Publicsatety
16
22,769,044
229 700
22,998,744
Public Works
17
7.893,812
427,127
8,320,939
Health and Social Scr,urbs
18
303,833
10,000
313,833
Culture and Reorsation
19
13,792,780
-11,763
13,781,017
Commund, and Economic Ucvclopment
20
9,186,249
3,029,434
12,214,683
General Government
21
6,823187
49,612
8,872,799
Debt service
22
13,212,238
1,997,997
15,210,235
capita: Paa ds
23
54,033,844
2,563,919
56,597,763
TatelGavermnerrl Aot'vibes Epeoduri
24
130,013,987
1
138,310,013
Business Type Enterprises
25
59,377,724
2,001,001
61,378,725
Total Gov Activities& Business Expenditures
26
189,391,711
10,297,027
199,688,738
Transfers Out
27
53,081,247
-1,068,606
52,012,641
Total Eapendrunesfraustere out
28
242,472,958
9,228,421
251,701.379
Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over
lUnderl Expenditures/Transters Out Fiscal Year
29
-29,776,558
-1,321,369
-31097,927
beginning Fund Balance duly 9
301
136,906,796
22,892,910
159,799706
Ending Fund eatance dune 30
311
107130238
215715411
128701779
Passed this
I.t
t�rt
SignaNre
City ClerklFinance Office,
day of Mar h—,,mil
Signature
Mayor
RECEIVED
JOHNSON CO. IOWA
MAR 14 2016
Fv r �J
COUNTY AUDITOR
Resolution No. 16-58
Page 2
It was moved by Mims and seconded by Botchway the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
x Botchway
x Cole
x Dickens
x Mims
x Taylor
x Thomas
x Throgmorton
Prepared by: Dennis Bockenstedt, Finance Director, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5053
RESOLUTION NO. 16-59
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2017.
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017
was held on March 1, 2016, at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting and public comments
were received.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
1. The annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, as set forth in the Adoption of
Budget and Certification of Taxes and on the Adopted Budget Summary, together with the
detailed budget in support thereof showing revenue estimates, appropriation expenditures,
and program allocations for said fiscal year should be and hereby is adopted.
2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to make the filings required by law, and to set up the
books in accordance with the summary and details, as adopted.
3. Allocation or expenditure of any funds to the library for the Bookmobile is contingent on
subsequent approval of the specific project by the City Council.
Passed and approved this 1st day of March , 2016.
M OR i.
ATTEST:
CI tERK
It was moved by Botchway and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
X
X
NAYS:
Upred by
City Attorney's Office
Cole
ABSENT:
the Resolution be
Botchway
X Dickens
Cole
X Mims
Taylor
Thomas -
Throgmorton
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Adoption of Budget and Certification of City Taxes
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2016 -ENDING JUNE 30, 2017
The City of: Iowa City County Name: JOHNSON
.In"ereo1111-aam.
52-483
Resolution No.: 16-59
Date Budget Adopted: 3/112016
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Regular 2x 3,347,028,340 2n 3,302,041,557
DEBTSERVICE Ba 3,419,679,176 ac 3,374,692,395 67,862
Ag Land an 1,706,955
TAXES LEVIED
0.10000
Regular General levy
Non -Voted Other Permissible Levies
067510
Contract for use of Bridge
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Opr& Malnt publicly owned Transit
Aa, nee
Rent, Ins. Maint of Civic Center
I heO0
Opr & Maint of City awned Civic Center
nos756
Planning a Sanitary Disposal Project
0.27oon
Aviation Authority (under sec.330A. 15)
0 037s
Levee Impr. fund in special charter city
Arai
Liability, property & self insurance costs
hat
Request vtlth
Utility Replacement
I 27,110,930
6
7 _ 3,179,677_
s
10
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972,127
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Levled
26,746,537
6
3,136,939
0
0
0
0
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1.,1, Ag Land
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5,127
5,127
,"riot InstrumenteNocal Music Groups
16
0
Total General Fund Tax Levies (25+26)
27
rel000 Memorial Building
31 739199
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0
6.,,Eeo Symphony Orchestra
15
17_
_ 0
0
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0
12700 Cultural & Scientific Facilities
1e
_
0
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0
,evoke County Bridge
16
0
3s
0
1.35000 Missl or Missouri River Bridge Const.
_
3,217,588
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26
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0
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0
3,958.124
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23 903698
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0
0.27000
151ce Unified Law Enforcement
10,382,114_
5•.
11986,
3.14445
Sub Total Special Revenue Levies (28+32)
25
0
62
0
Total General Fund Regular Levies Nath 24)
26 32,166,432
31 734,072
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1.,1, Ag Land
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5,127
6,
300375
Total General Fund Tax Levies (25+26)
27
_
32171 559
31 739199
_
Special Revenue Levies
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0.27.0 Emergency (If general fund at levy limit)
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0
0686
1I.N. Police& Fire Retirement
_
7
_
3,217,588
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0
0�1u
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30
_
3203896_
,174352
3,2496313
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4,012,_066
3,958.124
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Total Employee Beneirrt Levies (39,30,31)3�
_
_
10523550
10,382,114_
5•.
11986,
3.14445
Sub Total Special Revenue Levies (28+32)
26
10,523,550
10,962,114
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289,036
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Total Special Revenue Levies
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10,812,586
10,671.150
364.,
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13,092,122 a0
12,919,875
70
3.82846
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_
_ _
41
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0
71
0
Total Property Taxes (27+39+40+41)
42
56,076,267 42
55,330,224
_
16.58305
COUNTY AUDITOR - 1 certify the budget is
in compliance
with ALL the following:
Budgets that DO NOT meetALL the criteria below are not statutorily compliant & must be returned to the city for correction.
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Prepared by: Dennis Bockenstedt, Finance Director, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5053
RESOLUTION NO. 16-60
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE THREE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Iowa City deems it in the public interest and in the
interest of good and efficient government for the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to adopt a three-year
Financial Plan for operations and a five-year Capital Improvement Plan budget; and
WHEREAS, the three-year Financial Plan and multi-year Capital Improvement Plan are subject to
annual review and revisions; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 1, 2016, at a regularly scheduled City Council
meeting and public comments were received.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
The City Council of the City of Iowa City does hereby adopt the three-year Financial Plan
for the Fiscal Years 2016 through 2018 and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan 2016 -
2020.
2. This Resolution is an expression of the Council's legislative intent for planning future
operation and capital improvements for the City of Iowa City, Iowa; and the anticipated
means of financing said plan, subject to applicable laws.
Passed and approved this 1st day of
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Botchway the
AYES:
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Cole
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Dickens
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Mims
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Taylor
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Thomas
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Prepared by: Dave Panos, Public Works, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5145
RESOLUTION NO. 16-61
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
AGREEMENT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
CURB RAMP 2016 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.
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of
cost for the above-named project was published as required by law, and the hearing thereon held;
and
WHEREAS, funds for this project are available in the Curb Ramps -ADA account #S3822.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA THAT:
The plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the above-named
project are hereby approved.
2. The amount of bid security to accompany each bid for the construction of the above-
named project shall be in the amount of 10% (ten percent) of bid payable to Treasurer,
City of Iowa City, Iowa.
3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice, not less than 4 and not
more than 45 days before the date for filing the bids, for the receipt of bids for the
construction of the above-named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly
and having a general circulation in the city.
4. Sealed bids for the above-named project are to be received by the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
at the Office of the City Clerk, at the City Hall, before 2:30p.m. on the 16th day of March,
2016. At that time, the bids will be opened by the City Engineer or his designee, and
thereupon referred to the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, for action upon said
bids at its next regular meeting, to be held at the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City,
Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on the 23rd day of March, 2016, or at a special meeting called for that
purpose.
Passed and approved this 1st day of March , 20 16
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It was moved by Botchway and seconded by
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Dickens the
Botchway
Cole
Dickens
Mims
Taylor
Thomas
Throgmorton
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Prepared by: Eric Goers, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5030
RESOLUTION NO. 16-627
RESOLUTION GRANTING A UTILITY EASEMENT ON AND OVER PORTIONS
OF CITY PROPERTY NEAR PARK ROAD TO ACCOMMODATE THE CITY'S
GATEWAY PROJECT.
WHEREAS, MidAmerican Energy Company has requested that the City grant
to it a utility easement across the property immediately North of Park Road; and
WHEREAS, MidAmerican is making this request to facilitate its utility relocation
in conjunction with the City's Gateway Project; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to convey an easement for use by other utilities
within the same space; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT:
1. The attached Underground Utility Easement is hereby approved, and the
Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and the City Clerk to attest same on
behalf of the City of Iowa City.
2. Upon execution of the attached Underground Utility Easement, the City
Clerk shall record the easement with the Johnson County Recorder.
Passed and approved this 1st day of March , 2016.
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It was moved by Mims and seconded by Botchway the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Botchway
X Cole
X Dickens
X Mims
X Taylor
X Thomas
X Throgmorton
Prepared by and Return to: Eric Goers, Iowa City Attorney's Office, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240; (319) 356-5030
UNDERGROUND UTILITY EASEMENT
In consideration of One and no/100 Dollar ($1.00), and other valuable consideration,
Grantor, the City of Iowa City, a municipal corporation, hereby grants to MidAmerican Energy
Company, Centurylink, Inc., Mediacom Iowa LLC, ImOn Communications, L.L.C., and their
successors and assigns (collectively referred to as "Grantees"), a perpetual, non-exclusive
easement to construct, attach, reconstruct, operate, maintain, replace or remove line(s) and
underground conduits, wires and cables for the transmission and distribution of electric energy
and for communication and electrical controls, and for the transportation of natural gas,
including but not limited to, meters, valves, support brackets, piping, line markers and other
reasonably necessary equipment incident thereto (collectively "Facilities") under, upon and on
the surface of the ground, through and across certain property described below, together with the
right of ingress and egress to and from the same, and all the rights and privileges incident and
necessary to the enjoyment of this easement ("Easement Area").
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY CONTAINING EASEMENT AREA: Government Lots, Five
and Six (5 & 6), in Section three (3), Township Seventy-nine (79), Range Six (6) West of the
Fifth P.M. being all of said Section West and South of the Iowa River including an island at the
Northeast corner of said tract.
EASEMENT AREA: A 20.00 feet wide underground utility easement over, under, across and
through part of the previously described property, more accurately described and depicted on the
Easement Plat attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Grantor, its successors in interest and assigns, reserve the right to use said easement areas
for purposes which will not interfere with the Grantees' full enjoyment of the rights hereby
granted; provided that Grantor shall not erect or construct any reservoir or other obstruction on
said areas, or diminish or substantially add to the ground cover over said easement areas.
Sidewalks and driveways may be constructed on the easement areas. No permanent dwellings or
trees or fences shall be placed on the areas so designated for utility easement, but the same may
be used for gardens, shrubs, minor landscaping and other purposes that do not then or later
interfere with the aforesaid uses or the rights herein granted. Grantees shall repair any damage
caused by Grantees within the easement areas.
Dated this 1st day of March , 2016.
GRANTOR CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
Ey:
James A. gmorton, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Manan Karr, City Clerk
STATE OF IOWA )
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Approved by
City Attorney's Office
On this S' day of Ct t'CIA— , 2016, before me a Notary Public in and
for said State, personally appeared James A. Throgmorton and Marian Karr, to me personally
known, who being duly sworn, did say that they are the Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of
the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a Municipality created and existing under the laws of the State of
Iowa, and that the seal affixed to the foregoing instrument is the seal of said Municipality, and
that said instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of said Municipality by authority and
resolution of its City Council, and said Mayor and City Clerk acknowledged said instrument to
be the free act and deed of said Municipality by it voluntarily executed.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
PROPRIETOR: CITY OF IOWA CITY
Property Legal Description
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An utility Easement over. under and across that part of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of
Section Three (03), Township Seventy --nine North (T79N), Range Six West (RDOW) of the Fifth
Principal Morklion. Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa.
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thence SO3'54'31'W Thirty and Seven Hundredths (30.07) feet along sold West Zine, thence
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RESOLUTION GRANTING A UTILITY EASEMENT ON AND OVER PORTIONS
OF CITY PROPERTY NEAR PARK ROAD TO ACCOMMODATE THE CITY'S
GATEWAY PROJECT.
WHEREAS, MidAmerican Energy Company has requested that the City grant
to it a utility easement across the property immediately North)of Park Road; and
WHEREAS, MidAmedcan is making this request to fad'hate its utility relocation
in conjunction with the City's Gateway Project; and J
WHEREAS, the City wishes to convey an easeme for use by other utilities
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within the sams ce; and
NOW, THEREFO , BE IT RESOLVED BY TH CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, I A, THAT:
1. The attached Underg and Utility Eas
Mayor is hereby authori d to execute
behalf of the City of Iowa
2. Upon execution of the
Clerk shall record the ei
Passed and approved this
is hereby approved, and the
? City Clerk to attest same on
ground Utility Easement, the City
Johnson County Recorder.
City
and seconded by
Ali call there were:
ABSENT:
Botchway
Cole
Dickens
Mims
Taylor
Thomas
Throgmorton
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EASEMENT
In consideratio of One and no/100 Dollar$1.00), and other valuable consideration,
Grantor, the City of Iow City, a municipal corpora on, hereby grants to MidAmerican Energy
Company, Centurylink, In Mediacom Iowa L , ImOn Communications, L.L.C., and their
successors and assigns (co 'vely referred to as "Grantees") a perpetual non-exclusive
easement to construct, attach, const
underground conduits, wires and le.
and for communication and elec 'ca:
including but not limited to, meters,
reasonably necessary equipment incide.
the surface of the ground, through and a
right of ingress and egress to and from
necessary to the enjoyment of this easen
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ict, op , maintain, replace or remove line(s) and
for the 'scion and distribution of electric energy
con s, and for the transportation of natural gas,
Ives, upport brackets, piping, line markers and other
th to (collectively "Facilities") under, upon and on
certain property described below, together with the
e, and all the rights and privileges incident and
t {` sement Area").
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY CO AINING\9
and Six (5 & 6), in Section three {3 Township S
Fifth P.M. being all of said Section est and South
Northeast corner of said tract.
EASEMENT AREA: A 20.00 feet wide underground
through part of the previously dAscribed property, more
Easement Plat attached heretoAnd made a part hereof.
ENT AREA: Government Lots, Five
fine (79), Rang Six (6) West of the
Iowa River incuding an island at the
easement over, under, across and
tely described and depicted on the
Grantor, its success s in interest and assigns, reserve the t to use said easement areas
for purposes which will of interfere with the Grantees' full enj ent of the rights hereby
granted; provided that for shall not erect or construct any resew ' or other obstruction on
said areas, or dimini or substantially add to the ground cover o said easement areas.
Sidewalks and driv ays maybe constructed on the easement areas. No ent dwellings or
trees or fences s be placed on the areas so designated for utility easem t, but the same may
be used for gard , shrubs, minor landscaping and other purposes that d not then or later
interfere with aforesaid uses or the rights herein granted. Grantees shall r air any damage
caused by Gr ees within the easement areas.
this day of , 2016.
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In consideratio of One and no/100 Dollar$1.00), and other valuable consideration,
Grantor, the City of Iow City, a municipal corpora on, hereby grants to MidAmerican Energy
Company, Centurylink, In Mediacom Iowa L , ImOn Communications, L.L.C., and their
successors and assigns (co 'vely referred to as "Grantees") a perpetual non-exclusive
easement to construct, attach, const
underground conduits, wires and le.
and for communication and elec 'ca:
including but not limited to, meters,
reasonably necessary equipment incide.
the surface of the ground, through and a
right of ingress and egress to and from
necessary to the enjoyment of this easen
7 7
ict, op , maintain, replace or remove line(s) and
for the 'scion and distribution of electric energy
con s, and for the transportation of natural gas,
Ives, upport brackets, piping, line markers and other
th to (collectively "Facilities") under, upon and on
certain property described below, together with the
e, and all the rights and privileges incident and
t {` sement Area").
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY CO AINING\9
and Six (5 & 6), in Section three {3 Township S
Fifth P.M. being all of said Section est and South
Northeast corner of said tract.
EASEMENT AREA: A 20.00 feet wide underground
through part of the previously dAscribed property, more
Easement Plat attached heretoAnd made a part hereof.
ENT AREA: Government Lots, Five
fine (79), Rang Six (6) West of the
Iowa River incuding an island at the
easement over, under, across and
tely described and depicted on the
Grantor, its success s in interest and assigns, reserve the t to use said easement areas
for purposes which will of interfere with the Grantees' full enj ent of the rights hereby
granted; provided that for shall not erect or construct any resew ' or other obstruction on
said areas, or dimini or substantially add to the ground cover o said easement areas.
Sidewalks and driv ays maybe constructed on the easement areas. No ent dwellings or
trees or fences s be placed on the areas so designated for utility easem t, but the same may
be used for gard , shrubs, minor landscaping and other purposes that d not then or later
interfere with aforesaid uses or the rights herein granted. Grantees shall r air any damage
caused by Gr ees within the easement areas.
this day of , 2016.
GRANTOR CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
By:
James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lo
Marian Karr, City Clerk
STATE OF IOWA
SS:
COUNTY OF JOHNSON
Approved by
City Attorney' Office
On this day of
for said State, personally appeared James A.
known, who being duly sworn, did say that tl
the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a Municipali c
Iowa, and that the seal affixed to the fore on
2016, before me a Notary Public in and
ro orton and Marian Karr, to me personally
are a Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of
ted an existing under the laws of the State of
estrum is the seal of said Municipality, and
that said instrument was signed and ed on behalf o aid Municipality by authority and
resolution of its City Council, and sai Mayor and City Cl acknowledged said instrument to
be the free act and deed of said M vality by it voluntarily a muted_
Notary Public in aii for the State of Iowa
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Prepared by: Geoff Fruin, Assistant City Manager, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240-319-356-5010
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN DISTRICT FOR
FUNDRAISING EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ART WORK PORTION
OF THE NORTH PEDESTRIAN MALL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT A NOT
TO EXCEED COST OF $50,000
WHEREAS, The City Council formally adopted the Iowa City Downtown and Pedestrian
Mall Master Plan in March 2014;
WHEREAS, The Iowa City Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Master Plan calls for a
significant public art piece to anchor the north end of the Pedestrian Mall and Black
Hawk Mini Park;
WHEREAS, Dr. Cecil Balmond was selected by the Iowa City Public Art Advisory
Committee to develop a concept for the art work and said concept was unveiled to the
community in the fall of 2015; and
WHEREAS, private fundraising is needed to procure the art work and the Iowa City
Downtown District has expressed an interest in leading the fundraising effort;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA:
That the City Manager is authorized to execute an agreement with the Iowa City
Downtown District for fundraising expenses associated with the planned art work portion
of the North Pedestrian Mall improvement Project at a not to exceed cost of $50,000.
Such agreement shall only be executed after review and approval by the City Attorney.
Passed and approved this day of , 2016.
MAYOR
ZApprorddATTEST:
CITY CLERK City Attorney's Office
Resolution No.
Page
It was moved by and seconded by the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
x
Botchway
x
Cole
x
Dickens
x
Mims
x
Taylor
x
Thomas
x
Throgmorton
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CITY OF IOWA CITY � 2
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 24, 2016
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Geoff Fruin, Assistant City Manager
Re: Council's Reconsideration of the Fundraising Agreement for the "The Lens"
At the February 16th City Council work session, staff was directed to place the resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute a fundraising agreement with the Iowa City
Downtown District (ICDD) for The Lens public art piece on the March 1St agenda. This
direction comes after the same measure was defeated by way of a 3-3 vote on February
2nd This memo attempts to provide clarification on the process of the project to date
and roles of the City and ICDD. It will also detail what direction is needed from the City
Council on the larger North Pedestrian Mall Improvement Project. Finally, it will provide
responses to specific questions submitted by Councilmember Cole.
Process and Roles
The staff presentation on February 2nd provided background on the roots of the project,
which date back to the streetscape master planning effort that took place in 2013. That
effort included attempts by the City to engage a cross-section of stakeholders including,
but not limited to, the ICDD, University of Iowa, University of Iowa Student Government,
Summer of the Arts, cycling groups, and others including the general public. The
identification of the iconic public art resulted from that cumulative engagement process.
From that point forward the City dictated the process in which the artist for the project
would be selected. As with other public art projects staff consulted the City Council
appointed Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) and developed a process whereby an
artist selection committee was formed to broaden stakeholder involvement in the
process. The extended stakeholder involvement included PAAC members and
representatives from the City Council, ICDD, the local art community and the University
of Iowa Museum of Art. After selecting an artist the choice was reviewed and
unanimously approved by City's PARC.
There seems to be some confusion in the community about the role that the ICDD has
played and is offering to play in the future with this particular project. The ICDD did not
drive the identification of the need for iconic art, the selection of the artist or the artist's
concept. Rather, they have been engaged as a stakeholder in the process. If the project
proceeds, the contract for purchase of the art work will be between the City and the
artist and contingent on the funds being raised. The ICDD has expressed a willingness
to spearhead the fundraising effort. Staff feels the ICDD is much better positioned to
lead a community fundraising effort and thus made our recommendation for the funding
agreement. Without the ICDD's involvement in fundraising it would be unlikely staff
could carry out the campaign without a significant dedication of time and similar
resources for professional assistance.
Project Direction
If the fundraising agreement is approved, staff will proceed with the North Pedestrian Mall
Improvement Project as previously planned. If the agreement is not approved, staff needs the
City Council to provide additional direction related to the items listed below:
February 24, 2016
Page 2
1. If the fundraising agreement is not approved will the City Council support staff, the ICDD
and/or other community members that wish to pursue fundraising for the project without
a City financial contribution? Such support would signal the Council's intention to move
forward with the project should the funds be raised, subject to approval of an agreement
with the artist, plans and specifications, project bids and other necessary approvals that
may arise, such as approval of donor recognition plans.
2. If the City Council is not supportive of The Lens concept, irrespective of the fundraising
issue, staff will need direction on whether to proceed with improvements to that public
space. Such improvements could include repair and maintenance of existing amenities,
a different public art concept with accompanying redesign, or a complete redesign
absent an iconic public art piece. This decision will also have impact on the 2019
Pedestrian Mall improvement project that is in the proposed Capital Improvement Plan.
It is my opinion, that a project of this nature needs strong support from the City Council in order
to be successfully realized. However, the City Council should not expect that they as individuals
will all agree on a single concept or that the community will agree on a single concept for an
iconic piece of public art in this setting. Rather, the support that is needed from the City Council
should be based on the shared belief of the value that public art brings to a community, the
confidence that they have in the process that led to the selection of the artist, and the resulting
collaboration to design a public space that will serve the community well for decades to come.
Without support of this nature I believe community fundraising efforts will be unnecessarily
polarized and those wishing to support the project will be reluctant to do so, essentially lacking
the confidence that the City will see the project through to the end.
Councilmember Cole's Questions
1. 1 understand that the Downtown District will be hiring the fundraising consultant.
a. Will the billing records of the consultant be public records subject to public
review and oversight?
The fundraising agreement would be drafted in a manner that would require the ICDD to
invoice the City for fundraising related expenses. Such invoices would need to include
copies of actual bills incurred. Upon receipt of such invoices and copies of bills, staff
would process reimbursement up to a maximum of $50,000. These records would be
subject to public review.
b. Will the Downtown District utilize a similar RFP process that the city would use
when hiring private contractors?
The ICDD is not bound to the City Purchasing Manual and thus would not be required to
follow City procurement processes. In past similar agreements with the ICDD (e.g.
power washing, northside lighting) and other entities (e.g. Englert, 1105 Project, etc.) the
City has not imposed procurement requirements. If Council wants to ensure City
procurement standards are followed then it would be best for the City to manage the
contract with the fundraising consultant.
c. Will city audit and review billing records submitted the fundraising consultant?
A review of actual expenses incurred would be required for reimbursement to the ICDD.
Staff does not believe a traditional third party audit is necessary for this type of
agreement.
d. Will the City pay the consultant directly, or will it deposit $50,000 into the
Downtown District's account?
February 24, 2016
Page 3
Neither. The City would pay the ICDD based on actual expenses they incur. It is not
contemplated that money would be provided upfront to the ICDD before expenses are
incurred.
e. Has the City ever paid for a private fundraising consultant before?
The City employs a staff member at the Iowa City Public Library whose sole focus is
fundraising for a private foundation. The City Council will presumably approve a similar
arrangement for a new half-time staff member at the Senior Center. That position will
raise funds for a private foundation that supports the operation. This past year, the
Senior Center hired a private consultant to help develop a fundraising plan. In each of
these cases a fundraising professional is utilized to support a City operation/project. The
difference from the current proposal is that the fundraising would be managed by a
stakeholder group and not City staff. However, both would accomplish the same end
which is raising private funds for a public purpose.
2. Aside from these particular questions, describe to me the steps as to how the city
would disburse funds to Downtown District and the process that they will utilize to hire
the consultant.
See answers above related to the selection of a consultant and disbursement of funds.
3. Finally, 1 am still unclear as to who made the written proposal for this consultant. Is
there an existing memo that we could review prior to next week meeting explaining why
we need the consultant?
In preparing for the North Pedestrian Mall Improvement Project staff identified
fundraising for The Lens as a challenge to undertake with current resources. In
discussions with the ICDD they agreed to take the lead and staff proposed a not to
exceed contribution of $50,000 to support this effort. If the agreement is not approved
would expect similar resources will be needed for staff to lead the effort. However,
considerably more staff time would likely have to be dedicated to the effort compared to
if it was managed by another entity. All correspondence on the fundraising agreement
has been included in the meeting packets with this associated item.
Marian Karr
From: Judith Pfohl <judypfohl@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2016 8:13 PM
To: Council
Subject: disk art money
You are a new council voted in to look after the needs of the citizens. Do not waste money on a huge piece of
art that is not even made by an Iowan and will interfere with plaza activities. Use the $50,000 for adding bus
shelters, reducing transit costs, or repairing a road.
Judy Pfohl
2229 Abbey Lane
Iowa City, IA 52246
Marian Karr
From:
Geoff Fruin
Sent:
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 5:09 PM
To:
Marian Karr
Cc:
Tom Markus; Simon Andrew; Marcia Bollinger
Subject:
FW: Bristol, England
Marian —
I was copied on this correspondence to the entire Council.
Geoff
From: Ann Christenson [mailto:annfchris@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 5:06 PM
To: Jim Throgmorton
Cc: James Throgmorton; Kingsley Botchway; Rockne Cole;
Geoff Fruin
Subject: Bristol, England
Terry Dickens; Susan Mims; Pauline Taylor; John Thomas;
Jim, first, let me congratulate you on your new mayoral position. I like what I read about your State of the City
address and am expecting to see this new council achieve great things under your leadership.
John and I just returned from a six-week house/cat sitting gig in Bristol, England. Bristol, pop. about 450,000,
was the EU Environmental Capital City of 2015. It was exciting to see all that went into meriting this title.
One thing that I want to seriously propose to you and your colleagues is consideration of an "Energy Tree"
(pictured below) as an alternative to "The Lens." Bristol's energy tree is located on its Millennium Square,
which is a larger version of our Ped Mall. The "leaves" of the energy tree are small solar panels. They power
eight charging outlets that spread like roots from the base. It stands in a raised garden that is filled with
vegetables and greenery in the summer.
Could such an "art" piece appeal to more of us in IC than "The Lens" seems to? We could probably even make
it a little more visually appealing than Bristol's. It wouldn't surprise me if businesses and organizations could
be persuaded to sponsor energy trees.
I'd like to also call your attention to http:Hecowatch.com/2015/01/06/wind-turbine-trees/, an article on similar
"trees" that are wind powered. Interspersing "energy trees," both solar and wind, through the Ped Mall and
maybe lining streets with them would visibly demonstrate the City's commitment to a carbon free future.
I hope you and the Council will take this proposal under serious consideration.
Thank you — all of you— for your service to the City.
All the best, Ann
(Ann Christenson, 827 Dearborn Street, IC 52240)
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From: DENNY DREES <ddrees9627@msn.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 8:17 AM
To: Council
Subject: Art financing
City council ,
I think many, if not most, city planners would agree that aesthetics is an important feature of a vibrant downtown.
As is currently the case surrounding "The Lens", financing for art is a political issue.
The state has recognized this for years. There is an 'art in state buildings' program that provides a percentage of new
building funds to go to art.
Could art be part of TIF financing? Could a percentage of TIF money be required to go to art, either within that project or
for the city in general? TIF directly and immediately benefits builders and hopefully later benefits citizens in general. Art
as part of a building project could benefit citizens immediately.
Let's allow the general public to enjoy some aspects of TIF financing immediately.
Respectfully,
Denny Drees
Marian Karr
From:
Nancy Bird <nancy@downtowniowacity.com>
Sent:
Monday, February 22, 2016 10:09 PM
To:
Council
Cc:
Geoff Fruin
Subject:
Support for Lens fundraising costs
Attachments:
2016.02.18 Council support for Balmond.pdf
Mayor Throgmorton and City Council,
Please accept this letter that provides some additional clarifications to the City's Streetscape Update plan and
that supports fundraising costs for the Lens. We appreciate your consideration on the manner and look to your
guidance on current plans on the North Ped Mall in place at the March 1 meeting.
Respectfully,
Nancy Bird
Executive Director
Iowa City Downtown District
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IOWA CITY NOWNTIMll1 NSTIIICT
February 22, 2016
Mayor Throgmorton and City Council
Geoff Fruin
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Mayor Throgmorton and City Council,
First, thank you for your time and thoughtful deliberation of Downtown streetscape
improvements and to Council members that elected to put this discussion back on the
agenda. We recognize the time commitment it takes to fully understand all of the moving
parts and the many plans that have developed to support the Streetscape Update and
the healthy growth of Iowa City. We are fortunate in this case that Mayor Throgmorton
was an ardent participant and supporter in the planning effort, as well as on the selection
committee that chose Cecil Balmond's dynamic public art piece to anchor the north end
of the Ped Mall.
The Iowa City Downtown District, as one of many stakeholders in the public planning
process for the Downtown Streetscape project, would like to respectfully ask Council the
following:
1. Please recognize that the Streetscape Update had city-wide participation. The
TCDD is one of many stakeholders that invested time into this 18 -month long
City planning process.
The Streetscape Update is a City plan that commenced in 2012 to address years and
millions of dollars of deferred maintenance Downtown, including poor accessibility for
those with physical challenges, a broken electrical system underground, a failing / aging
storm water drainage system in many areas, and poor tree health, to name just a few.
Our organization, the ICDD, had just formed and was invited as one of many
stakeholders to the planning process. As one might imagine, staff believed it was critical
for Downtown businesses and residents to agree amongst themselves on what
investments should be made. City staff set up a public engagement process similar to
those they do for other planning projects in the City. ICDD members showed up to
public meetings, filled in comment forms, and gave input. We united together (can you
imagine if we didn't??) for the betterment of Downtown as a whole.
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At the same time, many other stakeholder groups and the public were invited. The call
for something different on the north end of the Ped Mall was in unison with the call for
public art to help define the area. There was consensus and the City team responded to
the feedback. The birth of the Cecil Balmond piece was driven by this public feedback.
As you know, City staff did not budget financial support for public art in the draft 2014
Streetscape Update and made no commitments to fund the public art piece. However,
City staff have been asked by local art advocates and possible donors to financially
support part of the Lens to demonstrate the City's commitment to the plan. Interim City
Manager Geoff Fruin has said that for the City to financially contribute to the art piece
itself, it would need to be requested of Council. To date, a financial request has not
been formally petitioned and only the seed dollars for fundraising, similar to the Senior
Center model, has been requested.
2. Please support the fundraising costs to raise private donations for the Lens.
The fundraising costs should be seen as part of the overall project to support plan
implementation. The ICDD has agreed to help the City fundraise for this piece as a
gesture. However, if Council would rather take full charge of plan implementation and
fundraising, then we would support not receiving these dollars so that the City can take
full control of managing the project costs, as they do with the Senior Center and other
City facilities. Fundraising smartly encourages private sector investment - in this case,
by a 1 to 10 ratio. Furthermore, seeding private sector giving has precedence. If using
a fundraiser is a good use of tax dollars for the Senior Center and Iowa City Pubic
Library, it should also be a good use of tax dollars for this revered community space.
The Lens sculpture is a critical new amenity that indicates we are a place that not only
values cultural engagement, but it also defies the notion that art is just for the elite — art
should be shared publicly with all age groups, income levels, ethnicities, religious
affiliations, and belief structures. Every resident of this community should be able to
come Downtown to enjoy and ponder it. The Lens respects the history of the Black
Hawk Mini Park by taking little physical space on the site so as to encourage our history
of debate and protest through a "lens." Public art inspires debate and discussion, as we
see today, and reminds us of our civic purpose. We are a community of writers, readers,
and creatives that wish to inspire a creative culture for all neighborhoods.
It should be further noted that this discussion has compelled the University of Iowa
Student Government to put forward an official Resolution of support for the installation of
the "Lens" and the fundraising of it. These students are our leaders of tomorrow and a
forward -thinking Council would listen to and not ignore this important voting block.
Students came to public meetings, showed up to voice their opinions, and are now also
seeking your support for the fundraising costs.
3. Please provide your approval of the North Ped Mall plan even if the fundraising
support is declined. Currently, Council's intentions aren't clear.
If Council decides to vote down the fundraising costs, please provide clarification as to
whether you will still approve the plan for the north Ped Mall with the Balmond piece
installed when the funds are raised. The ICDD wants to be a helpful partner to the
City. If the plan is supported without the fundraiser, we will assist the City strive to raise
the funds without the assistance. This process will take longer without a fundraiser but
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we are confident that the Lens has the appeal to compel donors. Donor commitments
of up to $200,000 have been expressed to date, including donor interest by UI Student
Government. However, these funds and others are contingent on the assurance that the
City authorizes and supports installation when the funds are raised. We respectfully
request direction on the approval of this plan at the March 1 City Council meeting.
Your consideration of these points is much appreciated and we will respect your vote
and guidance on the matter. Thank you for your time and service to the betterment of
Iowa City. We look forward to working with you.
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Nancy Bird
Executive Director
Iowa City Downtown District
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Iowa City Downtown District
Marian Karr
From: Marc Manganello <marc.manganello@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2016 10:24 PM
To: Council
Subject: NO on the Lens!
Do not approve funding for the Lens. $50,000 will not even address the cost of actually building this pointless piece of
garbage. The cost will surely balloon tremendously when it comes to actually building it, and the city will be forced to
contribute potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars after having already bought in. This would be a flagrant misuse
of city funds. There are more meaningful ways to improve the downtown area (like cracking down on ridiculously high
rents that force businesses out). - - - -
MM
52246
Marian Karr
From:
Nick Bergus <nick@bergus.org>
Sent:
Tuesday, February 23, 2016 10:40 AM
To:
Council
Subject:
The Lens
Dear Councilors,
I appreciate your willingness to reconsider assistance kicking off the fundraising for The Lens. I encourage you
all to approve the requested funding. While the bulk of the cost will fall to private donors, it's important to show
that the city and the public are partners in this public art endeavor.
As a 25 -year resident of Iowa City, I remember spending many hours in the area for which The Lens is
proposed: as a teenager talking with friends, as a college student taking a break from my studies, as a father
attending Summer of the Arts festivals with my daughter. The Lens is consistent with the history of the area and
offers, like the Weatherdance fountain, another focal point and gathering place in our vibrant downtown. Like
our sidewalk cafes, it creates another place for our community to gather and be strengthened.
Sincerely yours,
Nick Bergus
2231 California Avenue, Iowa City
Marian Karr
From: Mary Gantz <margantz@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 6:10 PM
To: Council
Subject: Cecil Balmond sculpture
To the members of the council,
I enthusiastically endorse the current proposal to install the Cecil Balmond sculpture in the rejuvenation process of the
downtown Ped Mall.
Please consider voting in support of the Balmond sculpture itself before considering voting on a fundraising endeavor
related to it. It would be great to know the Council supports the idea of outstanding public art to match our other
numerous outstanding arts endeavors in Iowa City.
Thank you for your consideration.
Mary Gantz
214 Woolf Avenue
Iowa City. 52246
319-338-4406
Sent from my iPad
Marian Karr
From: Krystle Stehno <krystle.stehno@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 7:16 PM
To: Council
Subject: Lens Downtown
Hello,
I would like to voice my opinion against funding the "Lens" in the downtown area of Iowa City. I think that it
looks tacky and doesn't represent Iowa City well. Thank you.
Marian Karr
From: kathyruyle@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 8:08 PM
To: Council
Subject: Art Work by Cecil Balmond
Dear Council Members:
We want to express our support for public art in Iowa City. It is very important to our community.
We simply ask that the council approve or disapprove of the Cecil Balmond sculpture on the North end of Pedestrian Mall
before the council votes on fundraising.
Sincerely,
John and Kathleen Ruyle
521 Whiting Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52245
Marian Karr
From: Derek Maurer <derek.e.maurer@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 1:36 PM
To: Council
Subject: Lens/Black Hawk Mini -Park
FROM:
Derek Maurer
1405 Oaklawn Ave.
Iowa City 52245
Dear Iowa City Council members,
I urge you to step back from moving on funding for the Lens artwork proposed for Black Hawk Mini -Park. At the least,
this topic deserves more time for the community to absorb the long-term implications of installing such a massive piece
in this space. Please, table the resolution. Then seek a broader, calmer community conversation on this.
I support much public art and I support city support for public art. But we've got several things going on here beyond the
question of public art in general and the Lens in particular. I am concerned about Black Hawk Mini -Park, which will
essentially cease to exist if the Lens is installed there. I understand that the renderings published in the newspaper are
not the definitive guide to how the space will be developed. It's clear, though, that the size of the artwork will obliterate
the boundaries of the Mini -Park. Then, Black Hawk Mini -Park may exist as a spot on the map, but it will not exist as a
definable space with its own history.
The Mini -Park does have a history, and it is a people's history. As I'm sure you know, the building that once stood there
was demolished in the early 1970s as part of Iowa City's urban renewal program. Almost immediately, people reclaimed
that space and named it, outside of any official designation. The mural that you either remember or have been told
about went up, and officially, the city merely tolerated this because it didn't have immediate plans for the parcel. It
wasn't that long ago that people still spoke of selling it and putting it back on the tax rolls. But in the space created by
that official neglect, the people of Iowa City created a park. It's been a site for protests and celebrations and
performances, and a place for people to hang out. It's part of the ragged edges of what make our town its own unique
self. Installing the Lens in the mini -park will permanently wipe away what is unique about that piece of ground. Imagine
putting'The Brain' sculpture from the UI's T. Anne Cleary Walkway into your living room -- that's the Lens in Black Hawk
Mini -Park.
I took my time figuring out how I felt about this. I think I gave the Lens a fair consideration. But in the end, I believe it's
wrong for this location. Black Hawk Mini -Park deserves clear boundaries. It's history and place in our community deserve
to be honored.
Thanks and best wishes,
Derek Maurer
Marian Karr
From: mg9425@mchsi.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 2:33 PM
To: Council
Subject: Please vote NO to funding a fundraiser for the Lens
Dear Council Members,
In general I like public art; however, I am writing to voice my objection to Iowa City providing tax dollars to fund a fund
raiser for The Lens.
This comes at a time when at least one neighborhood raised funds on its own for a public park and when Iowa City's
revenues are adversely impacted because of changes in how property is taxed.
I do not recall this funding proposal being part of the current budget. Nor do I recall that proposed funding for this
project was prioritized against other unmet needs--e.g., funding for youth or seniors or trails or curb ramps.
Further, there are many ways in which Iowa City staff could have sought greater input on this expense to ensure that
there is sufficient community wide support--e.g. neighborhood council, Nextdoor Site (which city staff has encouraged
the use of), twitter poll, etc. This should have been done.
Please vote no.
Thank you.
Mary
Mary Murphy
890 Park PI.
Iowa City, IA 52246
319/354-2375
Marian Karr
From:
Carolyn Johnson <cjiowa@gmail.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 10:50 PM
To:
Council
Subject:
The Lens
I love it and I think our downtown needs to step out of the quaint little village look. Plus I think it will take
something big like the Lens to compensate for or integrate the monstrosity of Park@201.
Carolyn Johnson
Marian Karr
From: Linda Farkas <linda.farkas@me.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 9:08 PM
To: Council
Subject: Balmond sculpture
To Members of the City Council:
I would like to express my support for the Cecil Balmond sculpture located in the North end of
the pedestrian mall. There has been good work done to bring this artistic project to the excellent
place we are currently at and it is important that we proceed with the fundraising process.
Sent from my Wad
Marian Karr
From:
Rachel Garms <rgarms@hotmail.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 5:51 PM
To:
Council
Subject:
The Lens
Dear council members,
I am writing to oppose funding for "The Lens". I believe that providing money for a fundraiser position, is a complete
waste of taxpayer money. I have nothing against public art, but I believe in this instance that if enough people are for
this particular piece of art, that a group should be able to come up with the money on their own, without assistance
from the city. The Iowa City Downtown District, which this piece of art would benefit the most, should be responsible
for raising the money. I feel any money contributed to this art project by the city could be better spent elsewhere. After
all, $50,000 could hire another police officer, hire additional forestry staff (which is needed with the arrival of the
emerald ash borer), help to fund the senior center, homeless shelter, etc etc...
Thank you for your consideration,
Rachel Garms
Marian Karr
From:
Mary Westbrook <marywestbrook@southslope.net>
Sent:
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 5:48 PM
To:
Council
Subject:
With Regard to the Balmond Sculpture
Dear City Council Members,
I live in the county but I am an Iowa Citian in my activities and community support. I request your support of
public art and specifically of the Balmond Lens project. While I agree there is need for money for many
projects and activities, I think it is important that we include art in our support and spending. This project is a
community project and we are fortunate to have a sculptor of Balmond's stature available to create for
us. Please approve the Cecil Balmond sculpture and approve placing the Balmond sculpture on the North end
of Pedestrian Mall BEFORE voting on the fundraising support.
Thank you,
Mary Westbrook
Marian Karr
From:
daniellechay@earthlink.net
Sent:
Thursday, February 25, 2016 9:41 AM
To:
Council
Subject:
The Lens
Dear Mayor and Council Members,
I believe it would be inappropriate for the City Council to re -vote The Lens at the request of Council Member
Dickens. Last month the Council voted 3-3 not to pursue funding for the project. The tie was due to Mr.
Dickens' absence - but now he is back from his travels, and a new vote would overturn the earlier decision.
Mr. Dickens' motives may be selfless. But, as noted in the Press -Citizen, he co-owns the Herteen and Stocker
jewelry store, which is located just next to the site of the proposed sculpture. It would be right in the store's
front yard - a gigantic 24/7 free advertisement for Dickens' business.
Letters to the papers and comments in the social media show that Iowa Citians do not want this sculpture. Many
have expressed their deep dislike for it. It is true that others have written to support building a downtown
sculpture - but almost no one in this second group specifically supported this particular one. Since there is no
enthusiasm for The Lens, it should not be built.
Especially in light of this lack of public support, a new vote to accommodate Dickens would have a strong
appearance of impropriety. There should be no new vote, and if there is one, Dickens should not take part.
If the Council still decides to go ahead, a vote to approve fundraising should cap individual contributions, say at
$2,000, so that a handful of people can't dictate the outcome. I also hope you would impose a strict time limit on
the campaign. These requirements would ensure that the sculpture gets built if it people support it, and that it
won't if they don't.
Sincerely,
Dan Lechay
528 Clark Street
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LATE HANDOUTS:
Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and close of business on
Monday.
Consent Calendar:
ITEM 4d(4) 2016 WASHINGTON STREET STREETSCAPE PROJECT —
See revised resolution and revised comment below.
Revised Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Wednesday, February
24, 2016, and the following bids were received:
Base Bid w/Alternates 2 & 3
Portzen Const., Inc. Dubuque, IA $ 4,305,258.85 $ 4,345,358.85
All American Concrete, Inc. West Liberty, IA $ 5,089,688.91 $ 5,124,988.91
Metro Pavers, Inc. Iowa City, IA $ 5,221,044.10 $ 5,285,044.10
Engineer's Estimate $ 5,125,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend awarding the contract to Portzen
Construction of Dubuque, Iowa in the amount of $4,345,358.85 which includes
Alternates 2 & 3. The project will be funded with General Obligation bond
proceeds, Water Utility funds, and Storm Water Utility funds.
Regular agenda:
ITEM 8b RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30,2017 — See additional correspondence
12 TCDD FUNDRAISING — See additional correspondence
ITEM 13 TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES (UBER) — See additional
correspondence
INFO PACKET OF 2/25:
Memorandum from City Clerk and Equity Director: Listening Post — Old Capital Center
Marian Karr
From:
Joseph Younker <jwyounker@gmail.com>
Sent:
Thursday, February 25, 2016 5:28 PM
To:
Council
Subject:
The Lens
Dear Mayor Throgmorton and Council Members:
I'm glad that you will be revisiting the issue of a public contribution to The Lens at your March 1 meeting. In a
city of 72,000, achieving consensus around a piece of public art is difficult. Public art, however, is important.
And sometimes it's expensive.
In this case, a public contribution of up to $50,000 for hiring a consultant to provide guidance on how to pull
together private funds to pay for The Lens makes sense.
As you know, the development of the Downtown Streetscape Project — designed to bring needed infrastructure,
landscaping, and other improvements to the Ped Mall — has been at least three years in the making. It's never
been a secret that the signature art piece for the project would be expensive. Minutes from the June 5, 2014
Public Art Advisory Committee meeting describe the piece as "a significant project that could cost up to $1
Million."
It's also never been a secret that the art would require a public-private partnership. Minutes from the
Committee's April 10, 2014 meeting reflect a discussion of "utilizing a public-private partnership to help with
the project." Moreover, the Committee has recognized for some time that funding sources outside of the City's
General Fund are necessary. In a December 3, 2013 memo to Tom Markus, the Committee states that "to
sustain an ongoing, stable source of funding for public art in our community, alternative funding sources need
to be evaluated and implemented as possible." As a specific alternative, the Committee recommended
partnering with various groups, including the Iowa City Downtown District. That's exactly what's being
proposed in connection with The Lens.
At the February 2 meeting, some Council Members appeared to believe that the request for public funds is an
eleventh hour addition to the project. From early on, however, the project was intended to be a public-private
partnership utilizing at least some City funds. Another example: On October 6 of last year, the Press -Citizen
reported that, in connection with The Lens, the City was "in the process of hiring a fundraising consultant to
organize events, such as donor dinners and art displays...."
A project like this requires quality public input. In this case, the input process has spanned three years and
involved at least two of the City's volunteer committees — the Public Art Advisory Committee and the Artist
Review Panel. Mayor Throgmorton, thank you for participating on the Artist Review Panel.
The City coordinated three public input meetings and three public open houses regarding the Ped Mall project
in general. For five months in 2014, the Public Art Advisory Committee discussed a signature art piece for the
Ped Mall and developed the RFQ.
The Artist Review Panel reviewed the responses, narrowing the field to three finalists. Each participated in a
public open house. The Panel recommended Cecil Balmond in January of 2015; Council approved the
recommendation the next month. Balmond designed the piece from March to October — with significant input
from the Panel.
Whether or not the art suits you, this project is the product of robust public input.
Also, the Ped Mall project can't be approached in a piecemeal fashion. It requires a holistic approach. Without
The Lens, other improvements to the Ped Mall won't move forward. Landscaping and other upgrades were
designed to complement The Lens. Without this piece of art, the current designs for the park can't progress.
Mayor Throgmorton and Council Members Mims and Botchway have already demonstrated their respect for the
public input and detailed planning invested so far — they voted in favor of the proposal on February 2. Thanks to
each of you. Council Member Dickens, I understand that you have also indicated support for the
proposal. Thank you, too.
From Mayor Throgmorton's State of the City address, I understand that Council includes the following among
its priorities: developing a strong and resilient local economy; building a vibrant and walkable urban core; and
enhancing community engagement. This project advances each of these priorities. As you revisit the funding
proposal next Tuesday, please bear this in mind.
Thank you for your consideration, and thank for your service to the City.
Sincerely,
Joe Younker
Marian Karr
From: Katy Brown <brownkaty@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2016 8:01 PM
To: jthrogmo@yahoo.com; Council
Subject: Iowa City + Lens Art Project
Mr. Throgmorton & Council,
I am reaching out to you tonight, on behalf of my family and extended family, to ask you to please support the
Lens art project for downtown Iowa City. As a lifelong Iowa City resident, minus 6 years for college and career
launch, my family has enjoyed the ambiance and culture that Iowa City offers.
Our downtown area suffered during my teenage years, a noticeable hiccup in my love affair with the shops and
restaurants in the area. Now as a parent and proud tax paying resident (by choice), I see the regular celebration
of art downtown as major progress. Sculptures, sidewalks filled with literary verses, fountains, play structures,
festivals, and programs bring families like mine downtown on a regular basis. Weekly, if not multiple times per
week. We dine, we shop, we celebrate the details that take our community from ordinary to extraordinary.
It is my opinion that the Lens will become an iconic part of culture. It will draw people from near and far. It will
be photographed and celebrated.
Please consider opinions like mine when voting on March 1 st. We trust you to keep our city moving forward.
Thank you for your time.
Best,
Katy Brown
Katy Brown
20 Heather Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
319-530-0618
brownkatyAmail.com
Marian Karr
From: Susan Dasovich <dasosue@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2016 12:26 PM
To: Council
Subject: Comment for next council agenda March 1, 2016
Dear Iowa City Council members,
My name is Sue Dasovich, I live at 3334 Hanover Court, Iowa City, IA 52245. This email is regarding an
agenda item for March 1, 2016. It concerns the proposal for a contribution of up to $50,000.00 toward
fundraising efforts for the proposed downtown public art installment "The Lens".
I would like to thank council members Rockne Cole, John Thomas and Pauline Taylor for their thoughtful
consideration of this matter. Unlike a recent guest editorial in the Iowa City Press Citizen, I do not feel the
above council members are short sighted. I believe they are reviewing the taxpayer resources and voting what
they think is in the best interest of the city with limited resources.
I am all for public art. We have a lot of it in our city. I am all for public private partnerships. From the list in the
editorial, the City of Iowa City has funded many such projects. But we are not Chicago. We are not even Des
Moines. In the editorial, the writer said "Maybe our new council members need to get out of Iowa City and see
what other cities are doing to enhance the quality of life." The guest editor did not give any examples of cities
with the population of Iowa City spending similar amounts funding one piece of art.
Could any of the council members considering voting "yes" on this issue, give me precedents in other US cities
with a similar population funding one piece of art? If not, is it wise to go forward with such a financial
commitment to one piece of art in a city our size?
A recent letter in the Iowa City Press Citizen pointed out the project chose not to showcase an artist with Iowa
connections for this large investment. Another reason I believe the council should think twice before approving
this funding.
I would like to see new public art in Iowa City. If the majority of the city council does believe we have the
resources to spend $50,000.00 on one piece of public art, what about a partnership with the Art Department at
the University of Iowa? Can we table this funding on "The Lens" and see what a partnership with $50,000.00 of
funding may produce for our city?
I would rather see $50,000.00 of taxpayer money go directly to the University of Iowa Art Department or
another Iowa artist for a piece of art, instead of being used to pay a fundraiser. If not the University of Iowa,
there must be other Iowa artists capable of providing us with inspiring public art for a commission of
$50,000.00.
Sincerely,
Sue Dasovich
Marian Karr
From:
pathanick@gmail.com
Sent:
Friday, February 26, 20161:06 PM
To:
Council
Subject:
Public art
To Council Members,
I am writing to express my support for public art in Iowa City, and the brilliant sculpture by Cecil Balmond that
has been chosen for the Black Hawk Mini Park as part of the Downtown renovation project. Mr. Balmond's
vision is compelling, and the full impact of his sculpture is well beyond what a single image can represent. I am
hopeful that citizens will become better informed of its intriguing design and how it actively plays with light,
both day and night. It is thrilling to think of the many ways this interactive work could contribute to the vibrant
cultural life of Downtown Iowa City.
In addition, I urge the Council to approve or disapprove the Balmond sculpture on its own
merit, BEFORE deciding support for the fundraising component of the project. I have been a fundraiser for
many years and have learned the importance of defining the project first, and then identifying funding sources.
Thank you for your consideration.
Pat Hanick
Iowa City
Sent from Windows Mail
f-:2,
Marian Karr
From:
John Fingert <johnfingert@me.com>
Sent:
Friday, February 26, 2016 3:44 PM
To:
Council
Subject:
the lens
Dear City Council members,
1 want to voice my support for the Lens Sculpture. Please reconsider moving forward with this project!
Thank you,
John Fingert
415 Brown Street
Marian Karr
From:
Anita Ruppert <aruppert53@gmail.com>
Sent:
Saturday, February 27, 2016 7:13 AM
To:
Council
Subject:
The Lens
I hope sanity rules on this proposal. I oppose it. I feel the city spends too much on
"THE DOWN TOWN AREA " At the expense of the rest of our city. We have the Benches that look like a
graffiti attack occured. Citizens, years ago, contributed to a fountain that has been torn down and replaced with
dancing jets of water, we allow "Tree Sweaters". With the exception of the public library, most city residents
that are not students or work downtown avoid the Downtown Area due to poorly designed traffic flow and the
inconvenience of parking (INCLUDING PARKING RAMPS AND CONFUSING TRAFFIC
PATTERNS, NOT TO MENTION STREETS BLOCKED BY DELIVERY VEHICLES). Please use our
money to improve our the city streets and other necessities that really improve life in a Iowa City, for all
residents of our great City.
Fred Ruppert
1135 Denbigh Dr.
Iowa City, IA
319-354-7778
Marian Karr
From:
ellen buchanan <ekristinbu@icloud.com>
Sent:
Saturday, February 27, 2016 8:25 AM
To:
Council
Subject:
The Lens
Dear City Council,
I have been an enthusiastic citizen of Iowa City since 1970.
It is a community close to my heart --the Iowa City Public Library, the public schools, University programs, Hancher,
Meals -on -Wheels, the Senior Center and other civic venues.
Like many others, I believe in a vibrant down town and having the sculpture (the Lens) in the ped mall will add to this
vibrancy.
I remember when I served on the library board and many community leaders were opposed to building a library in a
down town space (where it is now). But over the years the library sitting on this valuable piece of property has become,
to me, the heart of the city. The free public library brings many men, women and children downtown to the library, shop
in the varied and unique stores, enjoy the pedestrian mall with it's climbing structure for children, the fountain to run
through in the heat of the summer, listen to music (free), view movies (free) and take part in other community events on
the mall.
(I imagine when Milwaukee hired the famous architect Calatrava to design the signature wings and addition to their Art
Museum they understood that it would become a destination for many. ) I see our completed pedestrian mall (on a
smaller scale of course) will continue to be a destination for the young and the not -so -young to enjoy this creative use of
public space.
Sincerely,
Ellen Buchanan
Sent from my Wad
Marian Karr
From: Buffie Tucker <tucks4u@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2016 1:38 PM
To: Council
Subject: Support FOR "The Lens"
Dear Council Members,
I am contacting you to urge you to approve funding for hiring a consultant to assist with raising the money for
the Cecil Balmond sculpture for the Blackhawk Mini Park.
I have been a supporter of public art programs for the entire 36 years I have lived in Iowa City. I am a retired
employee of the University of Iowa Museum of Art and have served on numerous fundraising committees and
boards for arts organizations, the Iowa Women's Foundation, and the Iowa City Public Library, just to name a
few. I know how much hard work goes in to successfull fundraising.
This art commission was selected through a very open and thoughtful process. The individuals on
the committees involved were all citizens of our community volunteering their time to create a new vision for
the renewal of the downtown ped mall. There was nothing secretive or elitist in the process or in making the
final selection of Mr. Balmond's work. I think it is beautiful and will complement all of the buildings
downtown.
Downtown Iowa City is the anchor for almost all of our free public arts festivals. The downtown district has
worked diligently (along with past Councils) to reduce the number of bars and create a more family friendly
environment. The growth and success of this district will have very positive effects on the city coffers, thus
providing additional funds to support other efforts.
Please give this your very serious consideration. Please continue to support the arts in Iowa City, as you work
to improve and enrich the lives of all of our citizens.
Sincerely,
Buffie Tucker
55 Butternut Court
Iowa City, IA. 42246
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Marian Karr
From:
Kay Irelan <kirelan52@gmail.com>
Sent:
Saturday, February 27, 2016 3:14 PM
To:
Council
Subject:
Fundraising for Balmond's "Lens"
Dear Council Members,
As an artist, a member of the UI Museum of Art members council, a retired City of Iowa City employee, and a
supporter of public art projects in Iowa City, I'm excited about the "Lens" sculpture being proposed for Black
Hawk Mini Park in downtown Iowa City. I applaud the efforts of volunteers who were involved in the selection
of "Lens" and I share their desire to see the downtown pedestrian mall renewed with public art. I urge you to
vote to approve this sculpture before reconsidering a proposal to contribute money towards fundraising for the
project.
Sincerely,
Kay Irelan
1216 Wade Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Marian Karr
From: Frank Salomon<franksalomonpersonal @gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2016 6:52 PM
To: Council
Subject: No to The Lens
The Lens is not a good design and it won't make the ped mall a better place. Please stop this project.
Frank Salomon
513 Brookland Park Dr
IC 52w46
Marian Karr
From:
Karen Kubby <karen@beadologyiowa.com>
Sent:
Sunday, February 28, 2016 10:24 AM
To:
Marian Karr
Subject:
the Lens
City Council,
Although I am quite ambivalent about the content of the Lens, I am, however quite passionate about the process. If you
should decide not to reconsider the vote about public funding for fundraising for this piece of public art or if you do
reconsider and the majority vote no, there is another step that is vital to your process.
It is only fair to say whether or not you will accept the piece of public art if the funds are raised. You cannot leave the
community hanging --whether they like the piece or the process or not. You need to commit to saying "yes", if
completely privately funded you will accept it, or "maybe" if there are certain strings attached and then clearly articulate
the strings, or "no" under no circumstances will you accept this piece of public art.
If the majority are in the latter camp of saying "no" to the Lens completely, you need to outline a process by which
content of public art is reviewed. Do a majority of any current council have to like it?
Then only four people control the content. Does there have to be a larger community process that went beyond the
current process entailed?
The bottom line for me is, do not delay the improvements to downtown because of this issue. Whatever you decide,
keep this set of projects moving. We need to compact the construction seasons as much as possible for the phases of
these improvements or you will see many small local businesses be severely negatively impacted. Some will survive,
others won't. We need to mitigate the "won'ts" to the best of our collective ability.
Karen Kubby
Beadology Iowa
220 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
www.beadoloeviowa.com
(319) 338-1566 phone
(319) 688-2847 fax
Marian Karr
From:
Harry03 <Harry03@aol.com>
Sent:
Sunday, February 28, 2016 3:21 PM
To:
Council
Subject:
Ped mall
Dear Mayor and City Council Members: I was traveling in my power wheehchair on the ped mall the other day
and noticed how the bricks are coming up on the mall, some places have small hills made by the bricks. I
thought that $50,000 could go a long way in repairing the mall brick surface before somebody has an accident
and sues the City. Please reconsider your position on how best to use $50,000.
Sincerely,
Harry Olmstead
1951 Hannah Jo CT
Iowa City, IA 52240
319-338-2931
Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A
Marian Karr
From: Kineret Zabner <kineretzabner@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2016 6:23 PM
To: Council
Subject: Public Art Request
My name is Kineret Zabner. My address, 712 McLean St Iowa City IA 52246
I would like to:
1. Voice my support of public art
2. Ask Council to approve the Cecil Balmond sculpture
3. Ask Council to vote to approve the Balmond sculpture on the North end of Pedestrian Mall Before
4. Council vote on fundraising
Thank you,
Kineret zabner
Marian Karr
From: d. harris <cwcrrr@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2016 8:16 PM
To: Council
Subject: Fund raising for art project
Councilors,
At the previous council meeting, City Council declined to spend $50,000 for fund-raising efforts to construct
the public art project (the Lens). I was dismayed to see the item on the agenda again. Public art is important, but
the City has more pressing needs than fund-raising for this effort. Further, I think the Council should consider
that it could better acknowledge the place of public art in this community by selecting an Iowa artist for the
project.
Diana Harris
Iowa City, Iowa
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Marian Karr
From: Emily Schoerning <schoerning@ncse.com>
Sent: Monday, February 29, 2016 9:34 AM
To: Council; jthrogmo@yahoo.com
Subject: The Lens is cool!
Dear Mayor & City Council,
I've seen a lot of fuss about "The Lens" on social media lately, and hope you will ignore the haters. That piece
of artwork looks really cool, I think it would integrate beautifully into the pedmall. I love how it would
contribute such different shadows to the area at different times of day, reflecting the diversity and dynamic
I've
of our community.
Also, I hear you're discussing whether or not to allow Uber to operate in the area. I hang out with a lot of old
people and those old people are always bothering me for rides because there aren't enough taxi operators in the
area. We have a lot of seniors around here who can't/shouldn't be driving but need to get around, and I think
Uber is another tool our community can use to increase accessibility for seniors.
Please support both of these platforms at the upcoming meeting!
Thanks,
Emily Schoerning, Director of Research, NCSE
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Marian Karr
From: Emily McMahon <emilym@wearesculpt.com>
Sent: Monday, February 29, 2016 10:51 AM
To: Council; jthrogmo@yahoo.com
Subject: Tomorrow's City Council Meeting
Hi James and the rest of the Iowa City City Council,
I'm writing to express my support of Uber in our community. It is a great service and we need reliable and
diverse methods for transportation in our area.
Ealalso writing to share that I am NOT in support of The Lens. I believe spending $500,000 on an art piece is
oo much money. Is there not some program that deserves half of a million dollars in our community?
I appreciate your attention to these matters, and taking everyone's opinion into consideration.
Thank you very much!
Emily McMahon / Operations Leader
0 _ — (a,wearesculpt / 319.930.8765
Sculpt
wearesculpt.com / 707.728.5780
316 East Court Street, Ste. 2Iowa City, IA 52240
Marian Karr
From: johnetsunami@gmail.com on behalf of John Engelbrecht <engelbrecht.art@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, February 29, 2016 2:11 PM
To: Council
Subject: a perspective on the Lens
Attachments: A Perspective on The Lens.pdf
Dear IC City Council,
Please find the attached letter for inclusion with the late handouts for tomorrows meeting.
Thank you,
John
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John Engelbrecht
Director \\ Public Space One
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PUBLIC SPACE ONE
120 N. Dubuque St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
publicspaceone.org
PO S S/ B f L I T r a 501(c)3 arts organization dedicated
to independent cultural production
February 29th 2016
Dear Iowa City City Council,
I am writing today to offer a perspective on the Lens as a single stakeholder but one who wears many hats when it comes to art
in our small corner of the world, including:
• being on the PAAC for the last 4 years (and chair for the last two years)
• being part of the artist selection committee for this "signature art piece"
• running a community arts venue for the last 6 years (with both "public" and "space" in its name)
• teaching "public art" in sections of my art appreciation classes for the last 2 years
• witnessing the national trend of the criminalization of homelessness taking place in downtown iowa city
• witnessing the transformation (and added height to) the ped mall environs over the past decade
• being a community member with many friends and colleagues on both sides of The Lens proposal
I would like to start off by saying that I am neither for nor against The Lens as an object in our landscape. I am, howev-
er, strongly for the process the City undertook in approaching this opportunity and I stand by my decision to be part of the
unanimous vote for Balmond to be the choice for this project.* The process was transparent, rigorous, well-intentioned, and
recognized by participants as being well handled by the City and a successful endeavor for the members of the city's volunteer
committees. It is that process that deserves focus, attention, and ultimately City Council support are we to move our communi-
ty's cultural imagination forward.
The first I heard about the project is when Geoff Fruin brought the idea to a Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) meeting
in April 2014. He came seeking input from the PAAC in how to handle the process of incorporating a large-scale public art
piece in the redesign of the ped mall. At the time he pitched two routes (acknowledging there could be other paths) that could
be taken in selecting an artwork/artist: 1) having the PAAC and a small, invited (and invested) committee of constituents pick
an artist they would seek private funds to commission, or 2) open the process up to the community: put together the aforemen-
tioned artist selection committee (which would also help decide the parameters of the RFQ-- (and it should be noted here that
from very early on and from across the board from selection committee members, city staff, and the PAAC) local artists were
to be given priority consideration), set a timeline to accept RFQs, and go through the process of determining a good and viable
fit for the space. The group choose to go with the latter route.
By Dec 2014, 26 applicants (local, national, and international) had submitted work and had been pared down to 3 finalists.
The 3 finalists were all given opportunities to pitch their qualifications and ideas in a public forum where they could meet
the IC public (and have the IC public meet/question them). Following the 3 presentations, an obvious choice emerged and
the committee ended up selecting the one outsider (aka the one with the least ties to Iowa, of the finalists). It should be noted
throughout this process the selection committee kept "local artist" as a weighty criteria and this qualification painted much of
the dialogue. In the end Cecil Balmond, the last standing, non -local artist, was unanimously chosen as he was deemed to have
the most potential for pulling off the nearly impossible task of raising half a million dollars for a public art piece in a process
initiated by the city. The selection committee was composed of local artists (Shirley Wyrick, John Engelbrecht, Brent West-
phal), (then) city council member Jim Throgmorton, UIMA Director (Sean O'Harrow), and local business owner Bill Nusser.
Personally, I like the idea of a giant egg slicer (sure, it could be noted I am a fan of absurdly -scaled, commonplace objects: all
hail Claes Oldenburg & Coosje van Bruggen), but I find comments regarding the aesthetics of the proposed Lens unproductive
and self -cancelling (to debate the beauty of a public art piece at this point in the process is irrelevant. For those that like the
design, there are equally as many that don't). Again, I defer to the process: the city formed and executed a civic and profes-
sional process to determine the correct choice for this landmark piece. Again: that process was to pick an artist, give the artist
time to work with the ped mall landscape design team (Genus, from Des Moines), and then unveil the piece. This piece was
not picked out of a public art catalog to be plopped down at the center of our city. It was to be researched (with an eye towards
the history of "the people's park" as a gathering place for people), developed (in concert with local architects and designers
with the space concerns front and center), and proposed to be funded by local, private entities (interested in raising the bar
when it comes to the public art on the ped mall). And it was and will be. Iowa City has received a very viable plan from an
international artist who has the capacity to carry out such a plan and has designed a piece specifically for us and the site.
ART PERFORMANCE PRINTMAKING ACTION POSSIBILITY
PUBLIC SPACE ONE
120 N. Dubuque St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
publicspaceone.org
POSS/61G IT r a 501(c)3 arts organization dedicated
to independent cultural production
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So, how do we move forward? I believe the decision is in the answer to the following questions: was our process of arriving
here valid? Was there a plan and was it known? Did we have forums for the public and stakeholders to give input (were many
voices heard)? Did we consult locals, professionals and constituents? From my perspective, it seems like this criteria was met.
I understand that support of this project needn't come in the form of $50,000 for fundraising consultancy, but I would like to
see support for the 20 months and significant budget already spent by numerous entities (including the artist and landscape
design team) carefully considered. My hope is regardless of the marketing allocation proposed, we can have support from the
City Council that the work we all do as culture providers (in what is supposed to be a culturally -imaginative town) gets some
tangible support. Any popular vote on a public art piece will end in default, let's trust our process and move forward.
incerely,
John Engelbrecht
Director
Public Space One
and Wearer of Many Hats
*Jarrett Mitchell had some valid points in a recent PC editorial, but only some of the back story. In an answer to his article,
some extended thoughts on the selection process and Balmond as an applicant: The only reason Acconci was in the naming
in the first place was because the artist selection committee identified him and the city asked him to apply (along with Charles
Ray, who could not be convinced to apply; Breder wasn't asked but was happily made a finalist by the committee and seri-
ously considered). The process that the city chose to go through for this commission (application, finalists, visits and public
forum) naturally turned into a job -interview -type scenario. As part of both PAAC and the artist selection committee, I can
answer why (for better or worse) Balmond was chosen (he was hands down the most complete applicant meaning the most
likely to be able to complete what was from the beginning seen as a very tall order). Him being "the most complete" does
underscore Jarrett's point: in addition to being an artist, he is a businessman and understands the complexity of working with
various civic and business entities (I would stop short of accusing him of duping: the committee recognized him as being a
more conservative choice, knowing that all public art is fraught with naysayers, and what he offered: to fundraise, give talks,
leverage material supply relationships, etc could potentially make a project of this scale with almost no budget work). In this
regard, my biggest criticism of the Lens is that it looks too corporate (because IT IS in a lot of ways). Our bigger problem,
it seems to me, is that over the course of almost 2 years we went through a very open, community -oriented process (which
stressed both the history of IC and highlighting the importance of the park as a gathering spot for people) which is now in
jeopardy of being all for naught. I am not so worried about the Lens not happening (as I too harbor doubts about city funds
going to pay for marketing aka fundraising) but am more concerned with the council completely disregarding a well -executed,
city -manifested process (essentially not supporting their own volunteers, staffs, and contractors months of work and money in
getting this where it is).
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Marian Karr
From:
L Schreiber <Inschreiber@gmail.com>
Sent:
Monday, February 29, 2016 7:43 PM
To:
Council
Subject:
Support for Public Art in Black Hawk Mini Park
Councilors -
Support for public art in Black Hawk Mini Park has divided citizens, and sadly may even delay improvements
to the Pedestrian Mall and Black Hawk Mini Park. I support the process the Iowa City Downtown District and
Iowa City employed to select an artist and their efforts to engage the public.
We are fortunate to live in an area that is served by a leading research university. While attending a Senior
College class covering the University of Iowa's architecture led by Senior Vice President Finance & Operations
Rod Lehnertz, I learned throughout the University's history it often chooses cutting-edge architects to design
buildings that provoke thought and stimulate ideas - that's what a leading university does. He told the class that
some building designs provoked much discussion, but that did not deter the University from moving forward
with construction.
A unique art piece in Downtown Iowa City has the potential to become a convening place providing
opportunities for a new generation of memories or photo settings for graduations, reunions, birthdays,
engagements, weddings for residents and visitors. A $500,000 price tag is achievable - $7.15 per person with an
estimated population of 70,000.
Does it fit the space proportionately? Maybe. Is it too large? Possibly. Too Garish? I don't know. Too costly?
Doubtfully. If you are looking for an iconic image representative of this historic city, the lens symbolically can
look back at our wonderful history and into the area's future. I love the symbolism the lens offers, and applaud
Press -Citizen reporter Josh O'Leary's creativity in his recent piece.
If multiple, repeated statues of our beloved Herky draws attention, the iconic lens has the potential to become
the centerpiece of life's most memorable moments Downtown. I support and believe others will support this
public art.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment -
Linda Schreiber
319.936.8600
Marian Karr
From: Bill Nusser <billnusser@gwestoffice.net>
Sent: Monday, February 29, 2016 5:02 PM
To: council@iowa-city.org.
Subject: Support Balmond sculpture
Attachments: Balmond support -city council letter.docx
To the members of the City Council,
Public art is important. And the particular piece of public art, the support for which you will be
voting for the second time this upcoming Tuesday, May 1, 2016, is especially important.
I have been following the City's plan for the Downtown Streetscape Project for the last three
years. The project has always included an art piece that was significant enough to become a
symbol for our city's support of a vital and culturally committed community.
It has always been known that this piece would be expensive, just as it has been known that it
would require a public-private partnership to achieve a quality result. The Streetscape
Committee and the Artist Selection Committee should be commended for the amount of public
input it has solicited over these last three years, as well as how much of the public comments
have been used to inform both the design of the project and the wish list for the public artwork.
That an artist of Cecil Balmond's stature in the art world both applied and was selected as the
artist for thjs project speaks volumes for the perceived quality of our fine city as well as the
diligence and vision of the selection committee. A world-class artist and world-class artwork
cannot help but to attract people to our city who are creative and value cultural amenities,
which necessarily drives forward a local economy. Whether you personally like the piece or
not, its creator's significance in the art world cannot be denied and has been reinforced by
those involved in the art world, both locally and nationally.
Some members of the council appear to be unaware of not only the history of the project but
the stature of the artist. The City has initiated this project more than three years ago, has
diligently sought public input at every opportunity, has acknowledged the need for the public-
private partnership to raise the money to acquire the sculpture. To now balk at the investment
of $50,000 to enable a professional fundraising effort, and to appear as if this comes as a
surprise and needs more time to be studied is baffling, especially since our mayor sat on that
very selection committee and enthusiastically supported its choice by the committee.
As for the sculpture's naysayers, I quote Michael Kamen from his book, Visual Shock: A History
of Art Controversies, "...more often than not the initial response to such (public) works is not
the enduring one. Outrage or puzzlement at the outset usually gives way to acceptance,
sometimes reluctant but often even affection", referring to the negative initial response toward
the now -famous Picasso sculpture in Chicago's Daly Plaza, and the similar public dissent
towards the very first Art in Public Places commission of the National Endowment for the Arts,
which went to Alexander Calder for a now beloved sculpture in Grand Rapids, Michigan. to
vote for support of the volunteer fundraising committee who will be raising funds to improve
one of the most universally utilized public spaces.
I urge you to continue your commitment to this project. This would include the City Council
affirming this particular choice of sculpture and sculptor - a choice that has been endorsed by
many involved in the local and international art worlds, a choice that has already generated
several hundred thousand dollars in private commitments all contingent upon the support of
the City of Iowa City, and a choice that was unanimously approved by the Artist Selection
Committee formed by the City. It is futile to support the fundraising for a sculpture of if the City
Council does not approve, even though so much approval already exists.
So, I urge you first to support the Balmond sculpture proposed for this space and second, to
approve the $50,000 request for fundraising assistance to the volunteers who are raising
money to erect a permanent and important piece of art in one of the city's most utilized and
beloved public spaces.
Respectfully submitted,
William G. Nusser
508 River Street
Iowa City, IA 52246
Marian Karr
From: Erin Pottebaum <epottebaum@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 9:50 AM
To: jthrogmo@yahoo.com; Council
Subject: IC: Lens Art Project & Uber
Dear Mayor & Iowa City Council,
I'll keep this short & to the point as I know you have heard great points on why Iowa City needs to move
forward with the Lens Art Project and bringing Uber to Iowa City. I urge you to please vote in favor of both of
these matters. We need to continue to revitalize our City and move forward. Thank you.
Erin Pottebaum
214-529-0062
Marian Karr
From:
Robert Rakel <bobrakel@gmail.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, March 01, 2016 1:09 PM
To:
Council
Subject:
The lens
Chicago has the egg (and much more). Iowa City would benefit from a central art work such as the lens.