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Prepared by: Marti Wolf, Planning Intern, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5240, (SUI315-00026)
RESOLUTION NO. 16-75
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
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
N87°08'03"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
N00058'25"W, along the West Line of said Auditor's Parcel 2005094, a distance of
776.57 feet; Thence N01014'19"W, 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 N81010132"E; Thence S88001146"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:
1. 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. 16-75
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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 5th day of April —,20 16
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MAYOR
ATTEST: /A -/ -
CITY CLERK
It was moved by Mims
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
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Approved by
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and seconded by Botchway the Resolution be
ABSENT:
Botchway
Dickens
Dobyns
Hayek
Mims
Payne
Throgmorton
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
A
South: Residential and agricultural — County
Residential R
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
Approved by: 7 ,,/, 1
John Yapp, Development Servic s Coordinator,
Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
PCMStaff Reports\final plat staff report with corrections.docx
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Prepared by: Linda Kopping, Senior Center Coordinator, 28 S. Linn St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5225
RESOLUTION NO. 16-76
RESOLUTION ADOPTING SCHEDULE OF PARTICIPANT COST SHARING FEES FOR THE
SENIOR CENTER AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 12-282.
WHEREAS, a reduction in County funding led to the implementation of a Senior Center
("The Center") participant cost sharing membership fee program, which was adopted by
City Council in Resolution No. 03-140 in 2003;
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 12-282 formalized The Center's discounted parking
program and increased membership fees established in 2003 to generate an increased
level of operational cost recovery in 2012;
WHEREAS, Johnson County's financial support of operational expenses at The Center
has decreased from a high of $141,410 in FY02 to $59,224 in FY16 in the form of an
Economic Development and Quality of Life Block Grant;
WHEREAS, funding for operational expenses provided by the City comes from local tax
revenue;
WHEREAS, funding from the County is drawn from the County's General Fund, 50% of
which is funded by Iowa City property tax payers;
WHEREAS, members of the City Council appointed Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee
believe it is important for The Center to diversify its funding sources;
WHEREAS, standards for national accreditation of senior centers identify diversified
funding sources as a "best practice";
WHEREAS, participant leadership committees at The Center believe it is important to
be proactive when it comes to funding in the current economic environment;
WHEREAS, The Center membership fees have not been increased since 2012;
WHEREAS, increased fees are only one approach in a comprehensive fundraising plan
to diversify funding;
WHEREAS; a representative, participant -based committee and Senior Center
Commission reached consensus related to the cost recovery goal and fee increases
outlined in the document "Summary of Fee Recommendations" attached to a
Memorandum to Geoff Fruin from Linda Kopping dated March 21,2016; and
WHEREAS; it is in the public interest to maintain adequate funding to support the
expanding programs and opportunities offered at The Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT:
1. The document attached entitled "Senior Center Cost Sharing Fees"' is adopted
effective July 1, 2016.
2. Resolution No. 12-282 is rescinded effective June 30, 2016.
March 2016
Passed and approved this 5th day of April, 2016.
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ATTEST: Ao� e• 7C;G
CITY CLERK
March 2016
3 -a C-1 �.
City Attorney's Office
Resolution No. 16-76
Page 3
It was moved by Mims and seconded by
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES
NAYS: ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Botchwa
Botchway
Cole
Dickens
Mims
Taylor
Thomas
Throgmorton
the
TABLE A
Senior Center Cost Sharing Fees
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Personal Copying Fees
$0.25/single sided copy
Lobby Coffee
$0.50 donation
Locker Rental
$5/month
$10/lock and key set
Replacement Locks and Keys
$10/key alone
Standard/Low-Income Scholarship Membership
$10/$3
Card Replacement Fee
Annual Membership
$40/$25
Single/Family, Iowa City Resident
Annual Membership
$75/$45
Single/Family, Non -Iowa City Resident
Annual Low -Income Scholarships Provided
$10
Without Regard to Place of Residence
Minimum fee for Class Materials Provided By
$10
Senior Center
Annual Parking Permits
$100/year
Semiannual Parking Permits
$60/6 months
Hourly Parking Tickets
$15/20 hours
Parking Permit Replacement Fee
$10
Low Income Scholarship Parking Permits
$10/year
Non -Profit Rental of Rooms 202, 205, 208, 209,
G13; Weekend and Evening Hours; When Staffing
No Change
Available
Individual/For-Profit Rental of Rooms 202, 205,
$40/hr with deposit of $75 W/O refreshment; $125
208,209; Weekend and Evening Hours; When
W/ refreshments or AV use
Staffing Available
Individual/For-Profit Rental of Rm G13;
$60/hr W/ deposit of $125; $175 W/ AV use
Weekend and Evening Hrs.; When Staffing
beyond what is available in room. No refreshments
Available
Monday -Thursday 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.:
$60/hr up to 5 hr, and $375/5-7 hr
Rental of Assembly Room, Lobby and Kitchen
Friday 4:30 p.m. -12 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays 7
Space
a.m. to 12 a.m.:
$120/hr up to 5 hr and daily rate (> 5 hr) of $750.
Deposit: W/O Alcohol: $250; W/ Alcohol: $5002
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: 21 March 2016
To: Geoff Fruin, Interim City Manager
From: Linda Kopping, Senior Center Coordinator
Re: Request for Approval of Participant Fee Increases
Introduction:
The purpose of this memorandum is to request City Council approval of Senior Center
participant cost sharing fee increases that were reviewed and accepted by the Senior Center
Commission in October 2015. The fee increases are expected to generate nearly $20,000 in
new revenue annually and pending Council approval, will go into effect on July 1, 2016.
History/Background:
Following a reduction in operational funding provided by the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors, two major participant cost sharing programs were implemented in 2003 to
compensate for the loss of funding. One was the membership program, in which fees varied
according to place of residence, and the other was a discounted parking permit program
available to members. At the same time, a low-income scholarship program was implemented
that provided $10 memberships and $10 annual parking permits to qualified individuals
regardless of place of residence. Several other fees for services were either more closely
monitored or established and applied at this time as well.
Following several open meetings with participants to discuss fee preferences, the Senior Center
Commission recommended the following fee structure to the City Council in 2003:
Membership Fees Adopted in 2003
Membership Type Iowa City Resident Non -Iowa City Non -County
Resident of Resident
Johnson Count
Individual $25 $40 $60
Additional Family $15 $24 $36
Member
At the same time, annual parking permits fees for $50 annually and $25 semiannually were
approved.
County funding of Center operations continued to decline and fees were increased
incrementally. By 2012 parking permits had doubled in price and single memberships had
increased to $33, $60, and $96 for Iowa City residents, Non -Iowa City residents of Johnson
County, and non -county residents respectively. Family discounts increased proportionately and
low-income discounts continued unchanged.
In 2014 an evaluation of senior services and Senior Center operations was undertaken by a
Council appointed ad hoc committee. One recommendation from this committee was that The
Center diversify its funding and generate an increasing proportion of its operational expenses.
Subsequently a broad-based participant committee, Committee A, was formed at The Center to
look at all fee-based services and determine if any fee increases were appropriate. They also
were asked to develop a recommendation for an operational cost recovery goal.
March 25, 2016
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Over the summer of 2015, Committee A members decided upon the following
recommendations: a 35% cost recovery goal; and increases in membership fees, semi-annual
and hourly parking permits, minimum class fees, and copying charges. They recommended
changes in the current rental policy to include rental options for for-profit organizations, and that
new fees be created for replacement costs of items like membership cards. All
recommendations were approved by the Senior Center Commission on October 15, 2015. A
comprehensive list of the recommendations appears on Table A (attached).
Several factors guided the decision-making of Committee A when participant cost sharing was
considered. Primary concerns were to:
1. Raise funding without limiting the participation of potential participants
2. Establish fees that reflect the disproportionately low amount of tax support received from
non -Iowa City residents of Johnson County when compared to residents of Iowa City
3. Establish fees that are competitive with similar services available in the community
4. Gather participant input prior to decision-making
For these reasons their recommendations are reasonably modest. The Committee members
were in agreement that the need to generate funds should focus on fundraising more than fee -
raising.
Financial Impact:
The impact of some of the recommended fee increases, such as replacement costs for keys or
coffee donations are hard to predict. Nonetheless, current sales of memberships, parking
permits, and locker and room rentals suggest that the fee increases will raise approximately
$19,598 in new revenue each year.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the fee increases be approved.
Attachments:
Table A
TABLE A
Approved by the Senior Center Commission
October 15, 2015
Summary of Fee Recommendations
Committee A, Senior Center
September 2015
Committee A Members: Jason Chen; Cheryll Clamon; Beth Clopton; Mary Dusterhoft; Ed Flaherty; Ken
Gamb; Mark Holbrook; Shirley Lindell; Bonnie Love; Tom Schulein; Gary
Schwartz; Bob Wiley.
Staff Advisor: Linda Kopping
Presentation of Fee Increases:
1. Operational Cost
Recovery
2. Copying Charges
3. Lobby Coffee
1 n"ghrotinnn] rnct ParnVPrV
4. Locker Rental
5. Lost Membership
Card
6. Membership Fee
7. Minimum Material
Fee for Classes
8. Parking Permits
9. Room Rental
Fee
Current
Recommended
Percent
Current
Projected
Description
Current
Recommended
Chane
Revenue
Revenue
$0.25/single sided
66%
Unknown
Copying Fees
sided copy
copy
Total
Operational
27%
Increase 2.5%
2.5%
$164,116+
$198,894**
Budget Cost
annually up to 35%
Recovery
"Projected cost recovery amounts are based upon rrlb ouaget projecuum. I rns Ib uiC 011IUUIIL L1I0L
will need to be raised if the FY16 budget expenses occur exactly as planned and cost recovery increases
to 29.5%.
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Fee
Current
Recommended
Percent
Projected
Description
Revenue
Chane
Revenue
Personal
$0.15/single-
$0.25/single sided
66%
Unknown
Copying Fees
sided copy
copy
3_ i.nhhV Coffee
Fee
Current
Recommended
Projected
Description
Revenue
Lobby Coffee
$0.25 donation
$0.50 donation
Unknown
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TABLE A
Approved by the Senior Center Commission
October 15, 2015
A I.nrker Rental
----------------
FeeCurrent
Description
Current
Recommended
Percent
Chane
Current
Revenue
Projected
Revenue
Description
Income
1965
$$ 965
Locker Rental
$4/month
$5/month
25%
FY15= $1572
(,
$10/$3
Unknown
$10/lock and key
Unknown
Replacement
No Charge
set
Fee
$42,865
Locks and Keys
$33/$20
$10/key alone
21%/25%
$35,178
(,r $7,687)
5. Last Membership Card
Fee
Description
Current
Recommended
Projected
Revenue
Standard/Low-
Projected
Revenue
Description
Income
Scholarship
Membership
---
$10/$3
Unknown
Card
Replacement
Fee
$42,865
Single/Family,
$33/$20
A Mamharchin Epee
Fee l
Current
Recommended
Percent
Chane
Current
Revenue
Projected
Revenue
Description
Annual
Membership
$42,865
Single/Family,
$33/$20
$40/$25
21%/25%
$35,178
(,r $7,687)
Iowa City
Resident
N=1,183
$Annual
Membership
$18,175
Single/Family,
$60/$36
$75/$45
25%/25%
$14,544
(T $3,631)
Non -Iowa City
Resident
N=264
Annual Low -
Income
Scholarships
$1,530
Provided
$10
$10
$1,530
Without Regard
(NC)
to Place of
Residence
N=153
TABLE A
Approved by the Senior Center Commission
October 15, 2015
The out of county membership fees were eliminated due to concern that the administrative cost was
greater than the revenue generated through maintaining and tracking out -of -county fees.
7 Minimum Material Fee for Classes
FeeCurrent
Description
Current
Recommended
Percent
Chane
Current
Revenue
Projected
Revenue
Minimum fee
for Class
$100/year
$100/year
-
FY15 =
$8100
$8654
Materials
$5
$10
100%
FY15 = 4327
(t $4,327)
Provided By
$50/6 months
$60/6 months
20%
FY15= $9250
(T $1,850)
Senior Center
8 Parking Permits
Fee
Current
Recommended
Percent
Chane
Current
Revenue
Projected
Revenue
Description
Annual Parking
$100/year
$100/year
-
FY15 =
$8100
$8100
(NC)
Permits
Semiannual$11,100
$50/6 months
$60/6 months
20%
FY15= $9250
(T $1,850)
Parking Permits
Hourly Parking°
$10/20 hours
$15/20 hours
50%
FY15=$3420
$5130
(,r $1,710)
Tickets
Parking Permit
$110
Replacement
$10
$10
---
FY15=$110
(NC)
Fee
Low Income
$380
Scholarship
$10/year
$10/year
---
FY15=$380
(NC)
Parking Permits
TABLE A
Approved by the Senior Center Commission
October 15, 2015
9 Rnnm Rental
-• ----------------
FeeCurrent
Recommended**
Percent
Chane
Current
Revenue
Projected
Revenue
Description
Non -Profit
Rental of
$20/hr with
Rooms 202,
deposit of $75
205, 208, 209
without
during
refreshment;
No Change
---
FY15=$180
Unknown
Weekend and
$125 with
Evening Hours
refreshments or
When Staffing is
AV use
Available
Individual and
For -Profit
Rental of
$40/hr with
Rooms 202,
deposit of $75
205, 208, 209
New Policy
without
---
Unknown
durin g
refreshment; $125
Weekend and
with refreshments
Evening Hours
or AV use
When Staffing is
Available
$30 with
Non -Profit
deposit of $125;
Rental of Room
$175 with AV
G13 during
use beyond
Weekend and
what is
No Change
---
FY15=$0
Unknown
Evening Hours
available in
When Staffing is
room. No
Available
refreshments
allowed.
Individual and
$60/hr with
For -Profit
deposit of $125;
Rental of Room
$175 with AV use
G13 during
New Policy
beyond what is
---
---
Unknown
Weekend and
available in room.
Evening Hours
No refreshments
When Staffing is
allowed.
Available
** Committee A recommended that nonprofit organizations receive a 50% discount on all rental
agreements.
At their meeting on 3-17-2016, the Senior Center Commission passed a motion to eliminate
the membership benefit of a 40% discount on all room rentals.
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TABLE A
Approved by the Senior Center Commission
October 15, 2015
Room Rental Continued
Fee
Description
Current
Recommended"
Percent
Chane
Current
Revenue
Projected
Revenue
Monday -Thursday
34% increase
4 p.m. to 12 a.m.:
in hourly rate
$60/hr up to 5 hr,
for
and $375/5-7 hr
weekdays.
Friday 4:30 p.m.-
Daily Fees
12 a.m., Saturdays
are new
and Sundays 7
a.m. to 12 a.m.:
67% increase
$120/hr up to 5
in hourly fee
Unknown.
$40/hr with
hours and a daily
on
Depends
entirely
Rental of
deposit of $200
rate (over 5 hr) of
$750.
weekends.
upon
Assemblywithout
interest in
Room, Lobby
refreshment;
Deposit:
FY15=$560
renting.
and Kitchen
$300 with
Without Alcohol:
20% increase
Current
Space
refreshments or
$250
in deposit
programs
AV use
With Alcohol:
without
limit
$5002
Alcohol.
availability
Revise rental fees
40% increase
when remodeling
in deposit
is complete and
with alcohol.
and/or outside
rental
management
company has been
engaged.
** The Assembly Room rental fee increases and available hours described in this table were
developed and approved by members of the Senior Center Commission at their regular
meeting on March 17, 2016. It is the intent of the Commission to re-evaluate fees when the
remodeling of the area is complete as suggested by Committee A.
Total New Revenue Projection: $19,598*
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Prepared by: Robert Miklo, Senior Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5240 (SUB15-00028)
RESOLUTION NO. 16-77
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
ST. ANDREW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - PART ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, the owner, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, filed with the City Clerk the final plat of
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church - Part One, 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:
AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2012062 AS RECORDED IN BOOK 57, PAGE 9 IN THE OFFICE OF THE JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA RECORDER ALSO BEING PART OF THE WEST FRACTIONAL ONE-HALF OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST OF THE 5TH
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2012062; THENCE N88043'06"E
1562.51 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2012062 TO THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2012062; THENCE SO°05'11"W 978.41 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE
OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2012062 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2012062;
THENCE N89019'26"W 1457.29 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2012062 TO
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2012062; THENCE N9°31'39"W 504.26 FEET
ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2012062; THENCE S88°58'29"W 12.18 FEET
ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE TO THE WEST LINE OF NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SAID
SOUTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE Nl°02'35"W 429.25 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE TO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING.
SAID AUDITOR'S PARCEL CONTAINS 33.37 ACRES, SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF
RECORD.
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
Resolution No. 16-77
Page 2
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 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 5th day of April 2016.
ATTEST: &�r"ti,2 "V. e.�
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CITY EERK
It was moved by Mims
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
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ABSENT:
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Mims
Botchway
Dickens
Cole
Taylor
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STAFF REPORT
To: City Council
Item: SUB15-00028 Final Plat
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church - Part One
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:
Prepared by: Marti Wolf, Planning Intern
Date: April 5, 2016
St. Andrew Presbyterian
1300 Melrose Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52241
319-338-7523
roffmanjohn@mchsi.com
Susan Forinash
Hall & Hall Engineers, Inc.
1860 Boyson Road
Iowa City, IA 52233
319-362-9548
Susan@halleng.com
Final Plat Approval
To allow development of a church and two
lots for future development
East of Camp Cardinal Road, north of
Camp Cardinal Boulevard
33.37 acres
Undeveloped - Low Density Single -Family
Residential (RS -5) with Planned
Development Overlay (OPD -5)
North: Undeveloped, ID -RS
South: Undeveloped, ID -RS
East: Residential, OPD -1
West: Undeveloped, P and ID -RP
Residential 2 -8 dwelling units per acre
March 10. 2016
May 9, 2016
A Preliminary Plat and Sensitive Areas Development Plan were approved for St. Andrew
Presbyterian Church — Part One on September 15, 2015. The applicant is now seeking approval
for the final plat.
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ANALYSIS:
The final plat for St. Andrew Presbyterian - Part One consists of two lots and one outlot within a
33.37 -acre subdivision. Development is not currently proposed on Lot 2 (3.48 acres) or Outlot A
(4.39 acres), which is labeled for future development. The plat is in general compliance with the
subdivision regulations and the previously approved preliminary plat. Legal papers and
construction drawings are currently being reviewed by staff. It is anticipated that these documents
will be approved prior to the April 5th Council Meeting.
Neighborhood Open Space: Residential subdivisions require the dedication of neighborhood
open space or payment of fees in lieu of land where the Parks and Recreation Commission has
determined that the property does not contain areas suitable for a public park. The Parks and
Recreation Department has indicated that given the quality of this property (wetlands and steep
slopes), fees are appropriate in lieu of neighborhood open space dedication. The fee is not
being applied to Lot 1 because it is not being used for residential development (if it is
subdivided or developed for residential uses in the future, the neighborhood open space
requirement will need to re -assessed). Staff applied the formula for open space to Lot 2, which
is the only property intended for residential development at this time. When Outlot A is further
subdivided the application of the neighborhood open space requirements will be reviewed for
that that property.
Applying the Neighborhood Open Space to Lot 2 results in the requirement of 3,562 square feet
open space or fees in lieu of. The fee will be equivalent to the value of 3,562 square feet of
property. Payment of this fee will need to be addressed in the legal papers.
Infrastructure fees: At the time of final plat approval the applicant will be required to pay $435
per acre for water main extension fees and $2,017.44 per acre for sanitary tap -on fees. The
payment of payment of these fees should be addressed in the legal papers..
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of SUB15-00028, the final plat of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church -
Part One, a 2 -lot, 33.37 -acre subdivision located north of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and east of
Camp Cardinal Road provided that legal papers and construction drawings have been approved
by the City Attorney and City Engineer.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location map
2. Final plat
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Prepared by: Jason Havel, City Engineer, 410 E. Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5410
RESOLUTION NO. 16-78
RESOLUTION AMENDING BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ENGINEERING DIVISION OF
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLAN BY
DELETING THE POSITION OF SPECIAL PROJECTS ENGINEER, ADMINISTRATIVE
GRADE 26, AND ADDING ONE FULL-TIME SPECIAL PROJECTS INSPECTOR, AFSCME
GRADE 11.
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 15-77, adopted by the City Council on March 9, 2015, authorized
budgeted positions in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department for FY16; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 16-59, adopted by the City Council on March 1, 2016 authorized
budgeted positions in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department for Fiscal Year
2017; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 15-96, adopted by the City Council on April 7, 2015, established a
classification/compensation plan for Administrative employees; and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division has one full-time Special Projects Engineer position
vacant; and
WHEREAS, the City is providing construction inspection for the Iowa City Gateway Project; and
WHEREAS, after evaluating anticipated workloads for the Iowa City Gateway Project it has
been determined an additional inspector is needed during construction of the Project; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA THAT:
1. The budgeted positions in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department be
amended by:
a. Deleting one full-time Special Projects Engineer, Administrative grade 26.
b. Adding one full-time Special Projects Inspector, AFSCME grade 11.
2. The Administrative pay plan be amended by deleting the position of Special Projects
Engineer, grade 26.
Passed and approved this 5th day of April , 20 16
M A.Yb R l
ATTEST:
JkLIRRL
A oved by
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:
Botchway
Cole
Dickens
Mims
Taylor
Thomas
Throgmorton
04-05-16
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 30, 2016
TO: Geoff Fruin, Interim City Manager
FROM: Jason Havel, City Engineer ZP 41 -
RE: Special Projects Inspector Position
Introduction:
In preparation for the upcoming Iowa City Gateway Project, the Engineering Division has been
evaluating additional staff requirements that will be created once construction begins. In an
effort to create an efficient project team, the Engineering Division proposes the elimination of a
Special Projects Engineer position and creating a new Special Projects Inspector position.
Histo!X/Background:
The Iowa City Gateway Project is scheduled to bid on April 19, 2016, and construction is
expected begin as early as May of 2016. As part of the Project, the City is providing
construction administration and inspection services. Based on an evaluation of the project
scope and schedule, it is anticipated four full-time staff, two Special Project Administrators and
two Special Project Inspectors, will be needed to provide said services for the duration of the
project. Currently, the Engineering Division includes two Special Project Administrators and one
Special Project Inspector, leaving a staffing shortfall of one Special Project Inspector.
Discussion of Solutions:
The Engineering Division has a vacant Special Projects Engineer position included within the
approved budget. Eliminating the vacant position and creating a new Special Projects Inspector
position allows the Engineering Division to better meet workload demands in an efficient and
economical manner for the duration of the Iowa City Gateway Project.
Financial Impact:
This resolution eliminates a Special Projects Engineer position (Administrative Paygrade 26)
and creates a Special Projects Inspector position (AFSCME Paygrade 11). The changes in
position classifications will result in a reduction in the annual Engineering Division budget,
estimated at $2,951.85 in the first year. The new Special Projects Inspector position will be
funded by the Iowa City Gateway Project.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends proceeding eliminating a Special Projects Engineer position and creating a
Special Projects Inspector position within the Engineering Division.
Prepared by: Doug Boothroy, Neighborhood and Development Services Director, 410 E. Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319)356-5121
RESOLUTION NO. 16-79
RESOLUTION AMENDING BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY
RECLASSIFYING ONE FULL-TIME SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR POSITION FROM
AFSCME GRADE 12 TO AFSCME GRADE 15.
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 15-77, adopted by the City Council on March 9, 2015, authorized
budgeted positions in the Neighborhood and Development Services Department for FY16; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 15-95, adopted by the City Council on April 7, 2015, established a
classification/compensation plan for AFSCME employees; and
WHEREAS, Iowa City's 2016 Strategic Plan has established promoting environmental
sustainability as one of its 7 strategic planning goals for the community; and
WHEREAS, the Sustainability Coordinator is the staff person primarily responsible for
developing, coordinating, and administering programs and recommending policies within the
area of Sustainability; and
WHEREAS, the Sustainability Coordinator's responsibilities have increased with the
communities emphasis on being a more sustainable community;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA THAT:
The budgeted positions in the Neighborhood and Development Services Department and the
AFSCME pay plan be amended by reclassifying the position of Sustainability Coordinator from
AFSCME grade 12 to AFSCME grade 15.
Passed and approved this 5th day of April , 20 16
MAtAOR
ATTEST: ,0,,W K 9C.�Lt/
CI LERK
Approved by
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
r 4d(5)
CITY OF IOWA CITY Unoft
MEMORANDUM
Date: March 28, 2016
To: Geoff Fruin, Acting City Manager
From: Doug Boothroy, Neighborhood & Development Services Director
Re: Reclassifying the Sustainability Coordinator position
The role and responsibilities of the Sustainability Coordinator have increased substantially as
the City has placed greater emphasis on developing, promoting, and implementing community
wide sustainability programs. Therefore, in recognition of these changes, I am recommending
the Sustainability Coordinator position be reclassified.
Background:
The Sustainability Coordinator position was established approximately two years ago within the
Department of Neighborhood & Development Services to demonstrate a high commitment to
sustainability. The Sustainability Coordinator is the primary person responsible for development
of a community sustainability programs and to focus, energize, and promote citywide
sustainability activities.
As the City's emphasis on sustainable programs and activities has grown, so has the
Sustainability Coordinator's role and responsibilities. This change is reflected in the City's 2016-
17 Strategic Plan which identifies Environmental Sustainability as one of the City's seven
strategic goals. Also, the recent successful completion of the STAR (Sustainability Tools for
Assessing & Rating Communities) evaluation program exemplifies the high level of expertise,
management skills, and level of responsibility required of this position to be successful.
Financial Impact:
The additional annual cost for this reclassification would be $1,024.
Recommendation:
Reclassification of the Sustainability Coordinator position from AFSCME Grade 12 to AFSCME
Grade 15. This reclassification will place the Sustainability Coordinator position in the same pay
grade as the Associate Planner position.
Thank you for your consideration.
Prepared by: Dennis Bockenstedt, Finance Director, 410 E. Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5053
RESOLUTION NO. 16-80
RESOLUTION AMENDING BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ACCOUNTING DIVISION OF
THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY RECLASSIFYING THE
POSITION OF ACCOUNTANT - PAYROLL, GRADE 11 TO SENIOR ACCOUNTANT -
PAYROLL, GRADE 13.
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 15-77, adopted by the City Council on March 9, 2015, authorized
budgeted positions in the Accounting Division of the Finance Department for FY16; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 16-59, adopted by the City Council on March 1, 2016 authorized
budgeted positions in the Accounting Division of the Finance Department for Fiscal Year 2017;
and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 15-95, adopted by the City Council on April 7, 2015, established a
classification/compensation plan for AFSCME employees; and
WHEREAS, the responsibilities and nature of the position have evolved with the implementation
of the Munis payroll module and the Kronos timekeeping system; and
WHEREAS, the change from Accountant - Payroll to Senior Accountant - Payroll more
accurately reflects the responsibilities of the current position and classifies the position more
comparably with other positions of a similar level of responsibility;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA THAT:
The budgeted positions in the Accounting Division of the Finance Department and the AFSCME
pay plan be amended by reclassifying the position of Accountant - Payroll from AFSCME grade
11 to Senior Accountant - Payroll AFSCME grade 13.
Passed and approved this 5th day of April 20 16
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MA OR
ATTEST: Maae.� -'e. 7d';'A�
CITY -CLERK
It was moved by Mims and seconded by
and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
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NAYS:
Ap oved by
City Attorneys Office
Botchway the Resolution be adopted,
ABSENT:
Botchway
Cole
Dickens
Mims
Taylor
Thomas
Throgmorton
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: March 23, 2016
To: Geoff Fruin, Interim City Manager
From: Dennis Bockenstedt, Finance Director
Re: Reclassification of Accountant - Payroll
Introduction:
In the Accounting division of the Finance Department, the permanent full-time Accountant -
Payroll position is currently classified at a pay grade of 11 on the AFSCME pay plan. Due to the
additional duties and responsibilities this position has taken on in the last several years, I
recommend that the Accountant - Payroll position be reclassified to a Senior Accountant —
Payroll position and to a pay grade of 13 on the pay plan. I feel this would be a more accurate
representation of the level of work that is currently being required of this position.
History/Background:
In 2007, when the classification of the position was last reviewed, it was classified as an
Accountant - Payroll and at a pay grade of 11. The position at that time was not required to do
the payroll software setup, maintenance, and staff training which was being entirely
administered by the ITS staff. With the implementation of Munis in January 2014 and the
ongoing implementation of Kronos, the duties and responsibilities of this position have changed
drastically. This position has been or is responsible for both the setup and maintenance of the
Munis payroll module and the Kronos timekeeping system and for working with their support
teams when problems arise. This position also provides all of the training to end users
throughout the City and provides them ongoing support for these systems. This position also
analyzes the systems' outputs looking for possible errors and resolving issues and prepares
audit schedules and reports much like the other Senior Accountants. This position is a critical
position not only in Finance Department but for the City as a whole.
Financial Impact:
With the upgrade of the position from an Accountant — Payroll to a Senior Accountant — Payroll,
the position would move from a pay grade 11 to a pay grade 13. The employee who currently
holds this position would move from step 6 in pay grade 11 to step 5 in pay grade 13, which
would be an increase in cost of $685 for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2016. The difference in
cost for Fiscal Year 2017 is approximately $5,400. This cost is being offset by Finance
department retirements earlier this year.
Recommendation:
I recommend that the Accountant - Payroll position be reclassified to a Senior Accountant —
Payroll position and from a pay grade of 11 to a pay grade of 13 on the AFSCME pay plan.
Prepared by: Josh Slattery, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5149
RESOLUTION NO. 16-81
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR HICKORY HILL, AND DECLARING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division has certified that the following improvements have been
completed in accordance with the plans and specifications of the City of Iowa City:
Sanitary sewer improvements for Hickory Hill, as constructed by Carter and Associates,
Inc. of Coralville, Iowa.
WHEREAS, the maintenance bonds have been filed in the City Clerk's office; and
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City has notified those contractors listed previously of the date on
which it will consider acceptance of the aforementioned public improvements; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT said improvements are hereby accepted by the City of Iowa City, Iowa and
that all dedications and public improvements previously set aside as not being open for public
access are hereby formally accepted and declared open for public access and use.
Passed and approved this 5th day of April —120 16
MA46R
Approved by
ATTEST: tk �,
CI LERK City Attorney's Office 3 AT1��
It was moved by Mims
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
and seconded by
NAYS:
x
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ABSENT:
the Resolution be
Botchway
Dickens
Dobyns
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Mims
Payne
Throgmorton
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240 - 1826
(319) 356 - 5000
ENGINEER'S REPORT (319) 356 - 5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
March 25, 2016
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Iowa City, Iowa
Re: Hickory Hill
Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilpersons:
I hereby certify that the construction of the sanitary sewer improvements for
Hickory Hill have been completed in substantial accordance with the plans and
specifications on file with the Engineering Division of the City of Iowa City. The
required maintenance bonds are on file in the City Clerk's Office for the sanitary
sewer improvements constructed by Carter and Associates, Inc. of Coralville,
Iowa.
I recommend that the above -referenced improvements be accepted by the City
of Iowa City.
;Sincerely,
Jason Havel, P.E.
City Engineer
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Prepared by: Scott Sovers, Senior Civil Engineer, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, (319)356-5142
RESOLUTION NO. 16-82
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 19, 2016 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER RAW WATER MAIN
CONVERSION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
WHEREAS, funds for this project are available in the Iowa City Gateway Project account
#S3809.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
That a public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost
for the construction of the above-mentioned project is to be held on the 19th day of April,
2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting
is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk.
2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public hearing
for the above-named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly and having a
general circulation in the City, not less than four (4) nor more than twenty (20) days before
said hearing.
3. That the copy of the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the above-named project is hereby ordered placed on file by the City
Engineer in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection.
Passed and approved this 5th day of April 20 16
M OR
Approved by
ATTEST: ti�t�J � 9��Lv
CITY C RK City Attorney's Office
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It was moved by Mims and seconded by Botchwa
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
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 30, 2016
TO: Geoff Fruin, Interim City Manager
FROM: Jason Havel, City Engineer
RE: Iowa River Raw Water Main Conversion Project — April 5, April 19, May 3
Introduction:
The project involves the conversion of a raw water main to a finished water main, as well as the
abandonment of the existing finish main, along the east bank of the Iowa River between
Davenport Street and Park Road.
History/Background
The existing 1966 cast iron 16 -inch water main located along the east bank of the Iowa River
has reached its useful service life and is in need of either replacement or rehabilitation.
Additionally, the existing aforementioned main is in conflict with the Iowa City Gateway Project
and is in need of relocation.
Discussion of Solutions:
Given the desire to decommission the existing Jordan well located near the intersection of
Madison Street and Davenport Street, the existing 16 -inch ductile iron parallel raw water main
constructed in 1996 is in good condition and available for reuse. In lieu of reconstructing the
existing 1996 vintage main, it was determined to be more cost effective to convert the 16 -inch
raw water main to finish and then abandon the existing 1966 cast iron main in place.
In addition to the financial incentive of reusing existing infrastructure, the consolidation of water
mains within the Dubuque Street Corridor reduces the number of conflicts as well as preserves
the existing right-of-way.
Financial Impact:
Th total estimated construction cost for this project is $170,000 and will be funded with water
revenues.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends proceeding with the following schedule for this project:
April 5 — Set public hearing
April 19 — Hold public hearing
May 3 — Award construction to contractor
May thru June — Construction
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Prepared by: Josh Slattery, Senior Civil Engineer, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, (319)356-5149
RESOLUTION NO. 16-83
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 19, 2016 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT FOURTH
ADDITION - PART 1 PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
WHEREAS, funds for this project are available in the Northgate Drive Extension account
# S3976.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
That a public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost
for the construction of the above-mentioned project is to be held on the 19th day of April,
2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting
is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk.
2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public hearing
for the above-named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly and having a
general circulation in the City, not less than four (4) nor more than twenty (20) days before
said hearing.
3. That the copy of the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the above-named project is hereby ordered placed on file by the City
Engineer in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection.
Passed and approved this 5th day of April -120 16
MAVOR
ATTEST:-
CITY'CtERK
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It was moved by Mims and seconded by Botchwa
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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MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 29, 2016
TO: Geoff Fruin, Interim City Manager
FROM: Jason Havel, City Engineer 3-14ic
RE: Highlander Development Fourth Addition — Part 1 — April 5, April 19 &
May 17, 2016
Introduction:
The project involves the extension of Northgate Drive from its current terminus north to the City
corporate limits and the construction of an intersecting east/west street within Highlander Fourth
Addition — Part 1. Said streets will be constructed with supporting sidewalks, sanitary sewer, storm
sewer and water main to allow for development of an office park.
History/Background:
The City applied for and was awarded a RISE Grant to extend Northgate Drive from its current
terminus north to the City corporate limits within said subdivision. In addition, the City has
entered into an agreement with the developer to be reimbursed for the actual cost of
construction, less any money received by the City pursuant to the RISE Grant Agreement with
IDOT. The City has retained the services of HBK Engineering to design the public
improvements required for this subdivision.
Discussion of Solutions:
HBK Engineering has created construction documents necessary to enable the bidding and
construction of said subdivision. As the recipient of the RISE Grant, the City will be responsible
for the development and completion of the RISE project.
Financial Impact:
The total estimated cost is $1,225,000 and will be funded with RISE Funds and developer
contributions. The total project cost paid by RISE grant shall not exceed $283,027 or
50% of the total cost of the eligible items, whichever is the smaller amount. The
Developer, Bilam Properties, LLC, shall pay to the City the actual cost of construction, less any
money received by the City pursuant to the RISE Grant Agreement with IDOT. Any cost
overruns shall be paid solely by the Developer.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends proceeding with the following schedule for this project:
April 5 — Set public hearing
April 19 — Hold public hearing
May 17 — Award project to contractor
CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: March 29, 2016
To: Geoff Fruin, Interim City Manager
From: Dennis Bockenstedt, Director of Finance
Re: Resolutions Setting Public Hearings for the 2016 General Obligation Bonds
and 2016 Sewer & Water Revenue Refunding Bonds
There are five resolutions setting public hearings on the issuance of the 2016 General
Obligation Bonds and the 2016 Sewer & Water Revenue Refunding Bonds for the formal City
Council meeting on April 5.
The first two resolutions are setting public hearings for Essential Corporate Purpose Bonds.
The first public hearing is for capital improvement projects, and the hearing is for an amount not
to exceed $9,000,000. The second public hearing is for urban renewal projects, which are
deemed essential, and the hearing is for an amount not to exceed $200,000. Our bond
attorney, Mark Cory, reviews our projects to determine under which purpose they should be
classified. The projects that are considered Essential Corporate Purposes by Iowa state code
do not have a $700,000 project expense cap and are not subject to reverse referendum.
The third resolution is setting a public hearing for General Corporate Purpose Bonds. This
project classification restricts the City from issuing more than $700,000 in general obligation
bonds per project and subjects the City to a reverse referendum within 30 days of adoption of
the resolution. This public hearing is for capital improvement projects, and the hearing is for an
amount not to exceed $500,000.
Below is a summary of the capital projects being funded by the 2016 General Obligation Bond
issue.
Essential
Purpose —
Essential Urban General
Project Name Description Purpose Renewal Purpose
Riverfront Crossings
Improvements in the Riverfront
$ 150,000
Redevelopment
Crossings urban renewal area
" Towncrest
Funds to assist private re -development
* $ 600,000
Redevelopment
of the Towncrest URA
Riverfront Crossings Park
Develop former North WW Treatment
$ 500,000
Development
site into park and wetland area
City Park Cabin
Restore historical cabins in City Park
$ 130,000
Restoration
City Park Pool Cabana
Construct cabana shelters and shade
$ 65,000
Shelters
structure at City Park Pool
Pheasant Hill Park
Adds playground equipment and similar
$ 25,000
Renovation
improvements in Pheasant Hill Park
Happy Hollow Park Shelter
Replaces park shelter and restroom
$ 150,000
$ 150,000
$ 436,000
& Bathroom Upgrades
facilities at Happy Hollow Park
Hickory Hill Park & Trail
Upgrades trail, signage, bridges,
$ 200,000
Development
amenities in Hickory Hill Park
Upgrade Building BAS
Building automation systems (BAS) at
$ 118,000
Controls
RAL recreation center and City Hall
Mercer Aquatic & Scanlon
Renovate locker rooms, meetings
Gym Improvements
rooms, and other improvements at
$ 53,000
Mercer pool/Scanlon gym center
Mormon Trek Right Turn
Constructs right turning lane at Mormon
Lane & Three Lane
Trek and Benton and convert section of
$ 650,000
Conversion
Mormon Trek to three lanes
1 st Ave/IAIS RR Crossing
Lowers First Ave and creates bridge for
$1,546,222
Grade Separation
railroad to eliminate RR crossing
First Ave Three Lane
Converts section of First Avenue from
$ 275,000
Conversion
four lanes to a three lanes
Washington Street
Reconstructs Washington Street and
$4,133,666
Reconstruction
surrounding streetscape
Fire/Police Storage Facility
Constructs equipment storage building
$ 700,000
Relocation
for police and fire departments
GO Bond 2016A Project
$8,709,888
$ 150,000
$ 436,000
Totals
Public Hearing Amount $ 9,000,000 $ 200,000 $ 500,000
* 2016 GO Bonds for Towncrest Redevelopment will be issued as taxable
This list of projects was developed through the Five -Year Capital Improvement Program. These
projects are presented by their purpose classification. The project totals are $9,295,888 and the
anticipated bond issue amount is $9,415,000. The difference between the project totals and the
bond issue amount is the bond issuance expenses that include bond attorney fees, publications,
financial advisor fees, paying agent fees, and the underwriter's discount. The estimated amount
for bond issuance costs is $119,112 which is approximately 1.3% of the project totals.
The public hearings for the 2016 General Obligation Bond issue are for a total combined
issuance amount not to exceed $9,700,000. The City's bond attorney typically sets the
resolution amounts higher than the estimated bond issue as a contingency for potential
changes. In the event that the bond issue costs come in higher than expected or if a project
budget should require an unanticipated change, the bond issue totals could change, but it would
not require holding an additional public hearing for the difference. The resolutions to accept the
final bond issuance will reflect the actual amount of the bonds issued. We are not expecting
any changes to the anticipated bond issue amount of $9,415,000.
The final two resolutions are setting public hearings for the issuance of Sewer & Water Revenue
Refunding bonds. The resolution for the 2016 Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds is for an
amount not to exceed $10,500,000. The resolution for the 2016 Water Revenue Refunding
Bonds is for an amount not to exceed $4,415,000. These refunding bonds will be used to call
the 2008C Sewer Revenue Bonds and the 2008D Water Revenue Bonds on July 1, 2016. The
net present value savings on the sewer revenue refunding is estimated to be $850,001 or 8.08%
over the next five years. The net present value savings on the water revenue refunding is
estimated to be $309,851 or 7.59% over the next eight years.
April 5, 2016
The City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, met in regular
session, in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at
7 o'clock P .M., on the above date. There were present Mayor
Throgmorton , in the chair, and the following named Council Members:
Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims
Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
Absent: None
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Council Member Mims introduced the following Resolution entitled
"RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE
OF NOT TO EXCEED $9,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, STATE OF IOWA (FOR ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSES), AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF", and moved that the same be adopted. Council Member
Botchway seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was,
AYES: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims
Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
NAYS: None
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted as follows:
Resolution No 16-84
RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $9,000,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
STATE OF IOWA (FOR ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSES),
AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa,
should issue General Obligation Bonds, to the amount of not to exceed $9,000,000, as authorized by
Section 384.25, of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of providing funds to pay costs of carrying out
essential corporate purpose projects as hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, before the Bonds may be issued, it is necessary to comply with the provisions of the
Code, and to publish a notice of the proposal to issue such bonds and of the time and place of the
meeting at which the Council proposes to take action for the issuance of the Bonds and to receive oral
and/or written objections from any resident or property owner of the City to such action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF IOWA
CITY, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. That this Council meet in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington,
Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00 P M., on the 19th day of April, 2016, for the purpose of taking
action on the matter of the issuance of not to exceed $9,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, for essential
corporate purposes, the proceeds of which bonds will be used to provide funds to pay the costs of:
a) acquisition, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, improvement, and
repair of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, viaducts, underpasses, grade crossing
separations, and approaches thereto;
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b) opening, widening, extending, grading, and draining of the right-of-way of
streets, highways, avenues, alleys and public grounds; the construction,
reconstruction, and repairing of any street improvements; the acquisition,
installation, and repair of sidewalks, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water service
lines, street lighting, and traffic control devices; and the acquisition of any real
estate needed for any of the foregoing purposes;
c) rehabilitation and improvement of parks already owned, including the
removal, replacement and planting of trees in the parks, and facilities, equipment,
and improvements commonly found in city parks;
d) acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and improvement of all waterways,
and real and personal property, useful for the protection or reclamation of
property situated within the corporate limits of cities from floods or high waters,
and for the protection of property in cities from the effects of flood waters,
including the deepening, widening, alteration, change, diversion, or other
improvement of watercourses, within or without the city limits, the construction
of levees, embankments, structures, impounding reservoirs, or conduits, and the
establishment, improvement, and widening of streets, avenues, boulevards, and
alleys across and adjacent to the project, as well as the development and
beautification of the banks and other areas adjacent to flood control
improvements;
e) remediation, restoration, repair, cleanup, replacement, and improvement of
property, buildings, equipment, and public facilities that have been damaged by a
disaster as defined in section 29C.2 and that are located in an area that the
governor has proclaimed a disaster emergency or the president of the United
States has declared a major disaster. Bonds issued pursuant to section 384.25 for
the purposes specified in this paragraph shall be issued not later than ten years
after the governor has proclaimed a disaster emergency or the president of the
United States has declared a major disaster, whichever is later; and
f) funding of programs to provide for or assist in providing for the acquisition
and restoration of housing as part of a municipal housing project, including funds
to assist the Towncrest Senior Housing Project.
Section 2. To the extent any of the projects or activities described in this resolution may be
reasonably construed to be included in more than one classification under Division III of Chapter 384 of
the Code of Iowa, the Council hereby elects the "essential corporate purpose" classification and
procedure with respect to each such project or activity, pursuant to Section 384.28 of the Code of Iowa.
Section 3. That the Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be made of a
notice of the meeting, in a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published at least
once weekly, and having general circulation in the City. The publication to be not less than four clear
days nor more than twenty days before the date of the public meeting on the issuance of the Bonds.
Section 4. The notice of the proposed action to issue bonds shall be in substantially the following
form:
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NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER
OF THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$9,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY
(FOR ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSES), AND THE
HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE THEREOF
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of
Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 19th day of April, 2016, at 7:00 P.M., in the Emma J.
Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at which meeting the Council
proposes to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $9,000,000 General
Obligation Bonds, for essential corporate purposes, to provide funds to pay the costs of:
a) acquisition, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, improvement,
and repair of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, viaducts, underpasses,
grade crossing separations, and approaches thereto;
b) opening, widening, extending, grading, and draining of the right-of-
way of streets, highways, avenues, alleys and public grounds; the
construction, reconstruction, and repairing of any street improvements; the
acquisition, installation, and repair of sidewalks, storm sewers, sanitary
sewers, water service lines, street lighting, and traffic control devices; and
the acquisition of any real estate needed for any of the foregoing purposes;
c) rehabilitation and improvement of parks already owned, including the
removal, replacement and planting of trees in the parks, and facilities,
equipment, and improvements commonly found in city parks;
d) acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and improvement of all
waterways, and real and personal property, useful for the protection or
reclamation of property situated within the corporate limits of cities from
floods or high waters, and for the protection of property in cities from the
effects of flood waters, including the deepening, widening, alteration,
change, diversion, or other improvement of watercourses, within or
without the city limits, the construction of levees, embankments,
structures, impounding reservoirs, or conduits, and the establishment,
improvement, and widening of streets, avenues, boulevards, and alleys
across and adjacent to the project, as well as the development and
beautification of the banks and other areas adjacent to flood control
improvements;
e) remediation, restoration, repair, cleanup, replacement, and
improvement of property, buildings, equipment, and public facilities that
have been damaged by a disaster as defined in section 29C.2 and that are
located in an area that the governor has proclaimed a disaster emergency
or the president of the United States has declared a major disaster. Bonds
issued pursuant to section 384.25 for the purposes specified in this
paragraph shall be issued not later than ten years after the governor has
proclaimed a disaster emergency or the president of the United States has
declared a major disaster, whichever is later; and
f funding of programs to provide for or assist in providing for the
acquisition and restoration of housing as part of a municipal housing
project, including funds to assist the Towncrest Senior Housing Project.
At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any
resident or property owner of the City to the above action. After all objections have been
received and considered, the Council will at the meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take
additional action for the issuance of the Bonds or will abandon the proposal to issue said Bonds.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa,
as provided by Section 384.25 of the Code of Iowa.
Dated this 7th day of April, 2016.
Marian K. Karr
City Clerk, City of Iowa City, State of Iowa
PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of April, 2016.
ATTEST:
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CERTIFICATE
STATE OF IOWA )
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COUNTY OF JOHNSON )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, do hereby certify
that attached is a true and complete copy of the portion of the corporate records of the City
showing proceedings of the City Council, and the same is a true and complete copy of the action
taken by the Council with respect to the matter at the meeting held on the date indicated in the
attachment, which proceedings remain in full force and effect, and have not been amended or
rescinded in any way; that meeting and all action thereat was duly and publicly held in
accordance with a notice of public hearing and tentative agenda, a copy of which was timely
served on each member of the Council and posted on a bulletin board or other prominent place
easily accessible to the public and clearly designated for that purpose at the principal office of
the Council (a copy of the face sheet of the agenda being attached hereto) pursuant to the local
rules of the Council and the provisions of Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, upon reasonable advance
notice to the public and media at least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of the
meeting as required by law and with members of the public present in attendance; I further
certify that the individuals named therein were on the date thereof duly and lawfully possessed of
their respective City offices as indicated therein, that no Council vacancy existed except as may
be stated in the proceedings, and that no controversy or litigation is pending, prayed or
threatened involving the incorporation, organization, existence or boundaries of the City or the
right of the individuals named therein as officers to their respective positions.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of the City hereto affixed this 5th day of
April _12016.
ity,City of—Iowa City, State of Iowa
(SEAL)
April 5, 2016
The City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, met in regular
session, in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at
7 o'clock P .M., on the above date. There were present Mayor
Throgmorton , in the chair, and the following named Council Members:
Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims
Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
Absent: None
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Council Member Mims introduced the following Resolution
entitled "RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA (FOR ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSES),
AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF", and moved that the same
be adopted. Council Member Botchway seconded the motion to adopt. The
roll was called and the vote was,
AYES: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims
lor, Thomas, Throgmorton
NAYS: None
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted as follows:
Resolution No 16-85
RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$200,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA (FOR ESSENTIAL
CORPORATE PURPOSES), AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 2157, adopted in 1969, this Council found and
determined that certain areas located within the City are eligible and should be designated as an
urban renewal area under Iowa law, and approved and adopted the City -University Project 1
Urban Renewal Plan (the "Plan") for the City -University Project 1 Urban Renewal Plan Area
(the "Area" or "Urban Renewal Area"), which Plan is on file in the office of the Recorder of
Johnson County, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution 14-253, adopted August 19, 2014, this Council approved and
adopted an Amendment No. 2 to the Plan, which Amendment confirmed, modified, added or
deleted urban renewal projects proposed to be undertaken within the Area, added land, deleted
land, and adopted a finding that the Area contained conditions of blight and proposed blight
remediation activities and projects; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the City of Iowa City, State of
Iowa, should issue General Obligation Bonds, to the amount of not to exceed $200,000, as
authorized by Sections 384.25 and 403.12, of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of providing
funds to pay costs of carrying out essential corporate purpose projects as hereinafter described;
and
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WHEREAS, before bonds may be issued, it is necessary to comply with the procedural
requirements of Chapters 384 and 403 of the Code of Iowa, and to publish a notice of the
proposal to issue such bonds and the right to petition for an election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF
IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. That this Council meet in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E.
Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00 P .M., on the 19th day of April, 2016, for the
purpose of taking action on the matter of the issuance of not to exceed $200,000 General
Obligation Bonds, for essential corporate purposes, the proceeds of which bonds will be used to
provide funds to pay the costs of aiding in the planning, undertaking, and carrying out of urban
renewal projects under the authority of chapter 403, including improvements to the Riverfront
Crossings District of the City -University Urban Renewal Area.
Section 2. To the extent any of the projects or activities described in this resolution may
be reasonably construed to be included in more than one classification under Division III of
Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa, the Council hereby elects the "essential corporate purpose"
classification and procedure with respect to each such project or activity, pursuant to Section
384.28 of the Code of Iowa.
Section 3. That the Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be made
of a notice of the meeting, in a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language,
published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in the City. The publication to be
not less than ten clear days nor more than twenty days before the date of the public meeting on
the issuance of the Bonds.
Section 4. The notice of the proposed action to issue bonds shall be in substantially the
following form:
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Publish 4/7
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER
OF THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$200,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY
(FOR ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSES), AND THE
HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE THEREOF
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of
Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 19th day of April, 2016, at 7:00 P.M., in the Emma J.
Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at which meeting the Council
proposes to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $200,000 General Obligation
Bonds, for essential corporate purposes, to provide funds to pay the costs of aiding in the
planning, undertaking, and carrying out of urban renewal projects under the authority of chapter
403, including improvements to the Riverfront Crossings District of the City -University Urban
Renewal Area.
At any time before the date of the meeting, a petition, asking that the question of issuing
such Bonds be submitted to the legal voters of the City, may be filed with the Clerk of the City in
the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the Code of Iowa, pursuant to the provisions of
Sections 384.24(3)(q), 384.25 and 403.12 of the Code of Iowa.
At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any
resident or property owner of the City to the above action. After all objections have been
received and considered, the Council will at the meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take
additional action for the issuance of the Bonds or will abandon the proposal to issue said Bonds.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa,
as provided by Chapters 384 and 403 of the Code of Iowa.
Dated this 7th day of April, 2016.
Marian K. Karr
City Clerk, City of Iowa City, State of Iowa
(End of Notice)
PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of April, 2016.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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CERTIFICATE
STATE OF IOWA )
) SS
COUNTY OF JOHNSON )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, do hereby certify
that attached is a true and complete copy of the portion of the corporate records of the City
showing proceedings of the City Council, and the same is a true and complete copy of the action
taken by the Council with respect to the matter at the meeting held on the date indicated in the
attachment, which proceedings remain in full force and effect, and have not been amended or
rescinded in any way; that meeting and all action thereat was duly and publicly held in
accordance with a notice of public hearing and tentative agenda, a copy of which was timely
served on each member of the Council and posted on a bulletin board or other prominent place
easily accessible to the public and clearly designated for that purpose at the principal office of
the Council (a copy of the face sheet of the agenda being attached hereto) pursuant to the local
rules of the Council and the provisions of Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, upon reasonable advance
notice to the public and media at least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of the
meeting as required by law and with members of the public present in attendance; I further
certify that the individuals named therein were on the date thereof duly and lawfully possessed of
their respective City offices as indicated therein, that no Council vacancy existed except as may
be stated in the proceedings, and that no controversy or litigation is pending, prayed or
threatened involving the incorporation, organization, existence or boundaries of the City or the
right of the individuals named therein as officers to their respective positions.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of the City hereto affixed this 5th day of
April . 2016.
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City Cre-frk, City of Iowa City, State of Iowa
(SEAL)
April 5, 2016
The City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, met in regular
session, in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at
7 o'clock P .M., on the above date. There were present Mayor
Throgmorton , in the chair, and the following named Council Members:
Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims
Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
Absent: None
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Council Member Mims introduced the following Resolution
entitled 'RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA (FOR GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSES),
AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF", and moved that the same
be adopted. Council Member Botchway seconded the motion to adopt. The
roll was called and the vote was,
AYES: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims
Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
NAYS: None
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted as follows:
Resolution No 16-86
RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA (FOR GENERAL
CORPORATE PURPOSES), AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the City of Iowa City, State of
Iowa, should issue General Obligation Bonds, to the amount of not to exceed $500,000, as
authorized by Section 384.26, of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of providing funds to pay
costs of carrying out general corporate purpose projects as hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, the Issuer has a population of more than 5,000 but not more than 75,000,
and the Bonds for these purposes do not exceed $700,000; and
WHEREAS, before the Bonds may be issued, it is necessary to comply with the
provisions of Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa, and to publish a notice of the proposal to issue
such Bonds and the right to petition for an election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF
IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. That this Council meet in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E.
Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00 P M., on the 19th day of April, 2016, for the
purpose of taking action on the matter of the issuance of not to exceed $500,000 General
Obligation Bonds, for general corporate purposes, the proceeds of which bonds will be used to
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provide funds to pay the costs of acquisition, construction, reconstruction, enlargement,
improvement, and equipping of recreation grounds, including trails, recreation buildings,
juvenile playgrounds, swimming pools, recreation centers, and parks and the acquisition of any
real estate therefor, and acquisition, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, improvement, and
equipping of city hall and shall bear interest at a rate not exceeding the maximum specified in the
attached notice.
Section 2. That the Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be made
of a notice of the meeting, in a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language,
published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in the City. The publication to be
not less than ten clear days nor more than twenty days before the date of the public meeting on
the issuance of the Bonds.
Section 3. The notice of the proposed action to issue bonds shall be in substantially the
following form:
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Publish 4/7
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER
OF THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY
(FOR GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSES), AND THE
HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE THEREOF
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of
Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 19th day of April, 2016, at 7:00 P.M., in the Emma J.
Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at which meeting the Council
proposes to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $500,000 General Obligation
Bonds, for general corporate purposes, bearing interest at a rate of not to exceed nine (9%) per
centum per annum, the Bonds to be issued to provide funds to pay the costs of acquisition,
construction, reconstruction, enlargement, improvement, and equipping of recreation grounds,
including trails, recreation buildings, juvenile playgrounds, swimming pools, recreation centers,
and parks and the acquisition of any real estate therefor, and acquisition, construction,
reconstruction, enlargement, improvement, and equipping of city hall.
At any time before the date of the meeting, a petition, asking that the question of issuing
such Bonds be submitted to the legal voters of the City, may be filed with the Clerk of the City in
the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the Code of Iowa, pursuant to the provisions of Section
384.26 of the Code of Iowa.
At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any
resident or property owner of the City to the above action. After all objections have been
received and considered, the Council will at the meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take
additional action for the issuance of the Bonds or will abandon the proposal to issue said Bonds.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa,
as provided by Section 384.26 of the Code of Iowa.
Dated this 7th day of April, 2016.
Marian K. Karr
City Clerk, City of Iowa City, State of Iowa
PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of April, 2016.
ATTEST:
City erk
MajKr
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CERTIFICATE
STATE OF IOWA )
) SS
COUNTY OF JOHNSON )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, do hereby certify
that attached is a true and complete copy of the portion of the corporate records of the City
showing proceedings of the City Council, and the same is a true and complete copy of the action
taken by the Council with respect to the matter at the meeting held on the date indicated in the
attachment, which proceedings remain in full force and effect, and have not been amended or
rescinded in any way; that meeting and all action thereat was duly and publicly held in
accordance with a notice of public hearing and tentative agenda, a copy of which was timely
served on each member of the Council and posted on a bulletin board or other prominent place
easily accessible to the public and clearly designated for that purpose at the principal office of
the Council (a copy of the face sheet of the agenda being attached hereto) pursuant to the local
rules of the Council and the provisions of Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, upon reasonable advance
notice to the public and media at least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of the
meeting as required by law and with members of the public present in attendance; I further
certify that the individuals named therein were on the date thereof duly and lawfully possessed of
their respective City offices as indicated therein, that no Council vacancy existed except as may
be stated in the proceedings, and that no controversy or litigation is pending, prayed or
threatened involving the incorporation, organization, existence or boundaries of the City or the
right of the individuals named therein as officers to their respective positions.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of the City hereto affixed this 5th day of
April , 2016.
City C erk, City of Iowa City, State of Iowa
(SEAL)
April 5, 2016
The City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, met in regular
session, in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at
7 o'clock P .M., on the above date. There were present Mayor
Throgmorton , in the chair, and the following named Council Members:
Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims
Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
Absent: None
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f
Council Member Mims introduced the following Resolution entitled
"RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A
LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $10,500,000 SEWER
REVENUE REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE
OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF", and moved
that the same be adopted. Council Member Botchway seconded the motion to
adopt. The roll was called and the vote was,
AYES: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims
Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
NAYS: None
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the Resolution duly adopted as follows:
Resolution No 16-87
RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $10,500,000 SEWER REVENUE
REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, STATE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
OF NOTICE THEREOF
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the City of Iowa City, State of
Iowa, should provide for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of Sewer
Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes, in the amount of not to exceed $10,500,000, as
authorized by Sections 384.24A, 384.82 and 384.83, Code of Iowa, as amended, for the purpose
of providing funds to pay costs as hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, the Loan Agreement and Notes shall be payable solely and only out of the
net earnings of the Sanitary Sewer Utility and shall be a first lien on the future net earnings of the
Utility; and shall not be general obligations of the City or payable in any manner by taxation and
the City shall be in no manner liable by reason of the failure of the net revenues to be sufficient
for the payment of the Loan Agreement and Notes; and
WHEREAS, before a Loan Agreement may be authorized and Sewer Revenue Refunding
Capital Loan Notes issued to evidence the obligation of the City thereunder, it is necessary to
comply with the provisions of the City Code of Iowa, as amended, and to publish a notice of the
proposal and of the time and place of the meeting at which the Council proposes to take action
for the authorization of the Loan Agreement and Notes and to receive oral and/or written
objections from any resident or property owner of the City to such action.
-2-
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. That this Council meet in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E.
Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00 o'clock P .M., on the 19th day of April, 2016,
for the purpose of taking action on the matter of the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the
issuance of not to exceed $10,500,000 Sewer Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes, to
evidence the obligations of the City thereunder, the proceeds of which will be used to provide
funds to pay the costs of refunding outstanding revenue obligations of the City.
Section 2. The Clerk is authorized and directed to proceed on behalf of the City with the
negotiation of terms of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of Sewer Revenue Refunding Capital
Loan Notes, to a principal amount of not to exceed $10,500,000, to select a date for the final
approval thereof, to cause to be prepared such notice and sale information as may appear
appropriate, to publish and distribute the same on behalf of the City and this Council and
otherwise to take all action necessary to permit the completion of a loan on a basis favorable to
the City and acceptable to the Council.
Section 3. That the Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be made
of a notice of the meeting, in a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language,
published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in the City. The publication to be
not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days before the date of the public meeting on
the issuance of the Notes.
Section 4. The notice of the proposed action shall be in substantially the following form:
-3-
Publish 4/7
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE
PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND
THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $10,500,000 SEWER
REVENUE REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES
2016C, AND THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AUTHORIZATION
AND ISSUANCE THEREOF
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of
Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 19th day of April, 2016, at 7:00 o'clock P.M., in the
Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at which meeting the
Council proposes to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the
issuance of not to exceed $10,500,000 Sewer Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes, in order to
provide funds to pay the costs of refunding outstanding revenue obligations of the City. The
Notes will not constitute general obligations or be payable in any manner by taxation, but will be
payable from and secured by the net revenues of the Sanitary Sewer Utility.
At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any
resident or property owner of the City, to the above action. After all objections have been
received and considered, the Council will at this meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take
additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of Notes or will
abandon the proposal to issue the Notes.
This Notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa,
as provided by Sections 384.24A and 384.83 of the City Code of Iowa, as amended.
Dated this 7th day of April, 2016.
Marian K. Karr
City Clerk, City of Iowa City, State of Iowa
PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of April, 2016.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
-5-
CERTIFICATE
STATE OF IOWA )
) SS
COUNTY OF JOHNSON )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, do hereby certify
that attached is a true and complete copy of the portion of the corporate records of the City
showing proceedings of the City Council, and the same is a true and complete copy of the action
taken by the Council with respect to the matter at the meeting held on the date indicated in the
attachment, which proceedings remain in full force and effect, and have not been amended or
rescinded in any way; that meeting and all action thereat was duly and publicly held in
accordance with a notice of public hearing and tentative agenda, a copy of which was timely
served on each member of the Council and posted on a bulletin board or other prominent place
easily accessible to the public and clearly designated for that purpose at the principal office of
the Council (a copy of the face sheet of the agenda being attached hereto) pursuant to the local
rules of the Council and the provisions of Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, upon reasonable advance
notice to the public and media at least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of the
meeting as required by law and with members of the public present in attendance; I further
certify that the individuals named therein were on the date thereof duly and lawfully possessed of
their respective City offices as indicated therein, that no Council vacancy existed except as may
be stated in the proceedings, and that no controversy or litigation is pending, prayed or
threatened involving the incorporation, organization, existence or boundaries of the City or the
right of the individuals named therein as officers to their respective positions.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of the City hereto affixed this 5th day of
April , 2016.
City CTLrk, City of Iowa City, State of Iowa
(SEAL)
April 5, 2016
The City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, met in regular
session, in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at
7 o'clock P .M., on the above date. There were present Mayor
Throgmorton , in the chair, and the following named Council Members:
Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims
Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
Absent: None
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Council Member Mims introduced the following Resolution entitled
"RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A
LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $4,415,000 WATER
REVENUE REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE
OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF", and moved
that the same be adopted. Council Member Botchway seconded the motion to
adopt. The roll was called and the vote was,
AYES: Botchway, -Cole, Dickens, Mims
Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
NAYS: None
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the Resolution duly adopted as follows:
Resolution No 16-88
RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $4,415,000 WATER REVENUE
REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, STATE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
OF NOTICE THEREOF
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the City of Iowa City, State of
Iowa, should provide for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of Water
Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes, in the amount of not to exceed $4,415,000, as
authorized by Sections 384.24A, 384.82 and 384.83, Code of Iowa, as amended, for the purpose
of providing funds to pay costs as hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, the Loan Agreement and Notes shall be payable solely and only out of the
net earnings of the Municipal Water Utility and shall be a first lien on the future net earnings of
the Utility; and shall not be general obligations of the City or payable in any manner by taxation
and the City shall be in no manner liable by reason of the failure of the net revenues to be
sufficient for the payment of the Loan Agreement and Notes; and
WHEREAS, before a Loan Agreement may be authorized and Water Revenue Refunding
Capital Loan Notes, issued to evidence the obligation of the City thereunder, it is necessary to
comply with the provisions of the City Code of Iowa, as amended, and to publish a notice of the
proposal and of the time and place of the meeting at which the Council proposes to take action
for the authorization of the Loan Agreement and Notes and to receive oral and/or written
objections from any resident or property owner of the City to such action.
-2-
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. That this Council meet in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E.
Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00 o'clock P M., on the 19th day of April, 2016,
for the purpose of taking action on the matter of the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the
issuance of not to exceed $4,415,000 Water Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes, to evidence
the obligations of the City thereunder, the proceeds of which will be used to provide funds to pay
the costs of refunding outstanding revenue obligations of the City.
Section 2. The Clerk is authorized and directed to proceed on behalf of the City with the
negotiation of terms of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of Water Revenue Refunding Capital
Loan Notes, to a principal amount of not to exceed $4,415,000, to select a date for the final
approval thereof, to cause to be prepared such notice and sale information as may appear
appropriate, to publish and distribute the same on behalf of the City and this Council and
otherwise to take all action necessary to permit the completion of a loan on a basis favorable to
the City and acceptable to the Council.
Section 3. That the Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be made
of a notice of the meeting, in a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language,
published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in the City. The publication to be
not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days before the date of the public meeting on
the issuance of the Notes.
Section 4. The notice of the proposed action shall be in substantially the following form:
MIE
Publish 4/7
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE
PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND
THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $4,415,000 WATER
REVENUE REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, AND THE
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE
THEREOF
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of
Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 19th day of April, 2016, at 7:00 o'clock P.M., in the
Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at which meeting the
Council proposes to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the
issuance of not to exceed $4,415,000 Water Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes, in order to
provide funds to pay the costs of refunding outstanding revenue obligations of the City. The
Notes will not constitute general obligations or be payable in any manner by taxation, but will be
payable from and secured by the net revenues of the Municipal Water Utility.
At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any
resident or property owner of the City, to the above action. After all objections have been
received and considered, the Council will at this meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take
additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of Notes or will
abandon the proposal to issue the Notes.
This Notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa,
as provided by Sections 384.24A and 384.83 of the City Code of Iowa, as amended.
Dated this 7th day of April, 2016.
Marian K. Karr
City Clerk, City of Iowa City, State of Iowa
PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of April, 2016.
ATTEST:
City Cler
M or
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CERTIFICATE
STATE OF IOWA )
COUNTY OF JOHNSON SS
)
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, do hereby certify
that attached is a true and complete copy of the portion of the corporate records of the City
showing proceedings of the City Council, and the same is a true and complete copy of the action
taken by the Council with respect to the matter at the meeting held on the date indicated in the
attachment, which proceedings remain in full force and effect, and have not been amended or
rescinded in any way; that meeting and all action thereat was duly and publicly held in
accordance with a notice of public hearing and tentative agenda, a copy of which was timely
served on each member of the Council and posted on a bulletin board or other prominent place
easily accessible to the public and clearly designated for that purpose at the principal office of
the Council (a copy of the face sheet of the agenda being attached hereto) pursuant to the local
rules of the Council and the provisions of Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, upon reasonable advance
notice to the public and media at least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of the
meeting as required by law and with members of the public present in attendance; I further
certify that the individuals named therein were on the date thereof duly and lawfully possessed of
their respective City offices as indicated therein, that no Council vacancy existed except as may
be stated in the proceedings, and that no controversy or litigation is pending, prayed or
threatened involving the incorporation, organization, existence or boundaries of the City or the
right of the individuals named therein as officers to their respective positions.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of the City hereto affixed this 5th day of
April , 2016.
City Cterk, City of Iowa City, State of Iowa
(SEAL)
04-05-16
4e(8)
Prepared by: Sara Greenwood Hektoen, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240;
319-356-5230
Resolution No 16-89
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED CONVEYANCE
OF VACATED RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG HERBERT HOOVER HIGHWAY,
ADJACENT TO LOTS 10, 11, AND 17, CHURCHILL MEADOWS SUBDIVISON,
IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO CBD, L.L.C., AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
SAID PROPOSAL FOR APRIL 19, 2016.
WHEREAS, CBD, L.L.C. asked the City Council to vacate certain right-of-way
adjacent to Lots 10, 11 and 17, Churchill Meadows, Iowa City, Iowa, legally
described on the attached Right -of -Way Vacation Plat; and
WHEREAS, this request has been made to allow the developer to combine this
excess right-of-way with the adjacent residential lots recently platted, but currently
undeveloped; and
WHEREAS, if the vacation is approved, CBD, L.L.C. has asked that the City
convey those vacated rights to it for fair market value of $5,000, based on recent
comparable sales.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT:
The City Council does hereby declare its intent to consider the conveyance of
certain rights-of-way along Herbert Hoover Highway adjacent to Lots 10, 11
and 17, Churchill Meadows, Iowa City, Iowa, legally described in the attached
Right -of -Way Vacation Plat, upon vacation of those rights and in consideration
for payment of fair market value therefor.
2. A public hearing on said proposal should be and is hereby set for April 19,
2016, at 7 p.m. in Emma J. Harvat Hall at City Hall, 410 E. Washington St.,
Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City
Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk. The City Clerk is hereby
directed to cause Notice of Public Hearing to be published as provided by law.
Passed and approved this 5th day of April , 2016.
MA OR
Approved by
ATTEST: .i�l
CITY CLERK
City Attorney's Office
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Resolution No. 16-89
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Prepared by: University of Iowa Law Clinical Law Program on behalf of Domestic Violence Intervention Program,
1105 S Gilbert Ct #300, Iowa City, IA 52240
RESOLUTION NO. 16-90
IOWA CITY RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE FREEDOM FROM DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE AS A FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT
WHO/HOW DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AFFECTS
WHEREAS, domestic violence is a human rights concern that affects individuals of every
gender, race, age, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, and economic status; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence includes various forms of abuse not always apparent to members
of the community, nor do victims or perpetrators of domestic violence fit into any particular
category or stereotype associated with the issue; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence can take many forms, including physical, sexual, psychological
or economic abuse, intimidation, isolation, and coercive control by intimate partners or family
members; and
WHEREAS, 30% to 60% of perpetrators of intimate partner violence also abuse children in the
household; and
WHEREAS, traumatized children are often the silent victims in homes where domestic violence
occurs; this trauma has detrimental effects upon a child's cognitive, emotional, and
psychological development, significantly increasing an exposed child's risk of developing
behavioral problems during childhood as well as the potential for becoming an abuser or
engaging in criminal violence as an adult; and
WHEREAS, children are always negatively impacted by violence in the home, whether they are
physically or verbally abused themselves or witness the violence; and
STATISTICS
WHEREAS, relationship violence is chronically underreported, and statistics from the National
Coalition Against Domestic Violence show that only 1 out of 3 cases is ever reported; and
WHEREAS, in 2015, the Iowa City Police Department QCPD) responded to 602 calls for service
related to domestic assault, stalking, protection order violations and relationship -oriented
harassment; this figure represents an increase from 579 calls in 2014; and
WHEREAS, in 2015, ICPD reported 288 arrests related to domestic violence; this figure
represents an increase from 265 arrests in 2014; and
WHEREAS, the ICPD responded to 2,435 domestic violence related incidents between 2011 and
2015; and
WHEREAS, the Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) helped 765 adult victims of
domestic violence in 2014; DVIP helped 363 children in 2014; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence victims made 12,595 calls for assistance to the DVIP crisis
hotline or other resources in 2014; and
WHEREAS, 301 victims of domestic violence needed overnight protection at the DVIP battered
women's shelter in 2014. The average length of stay was 29 nights, totaling 8,729 nights of
shelter provided in 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Justice reports that domestic abuse has led to murder by
methods that include stabbing, strangling, shooting, beating, drug overdosing, deliberate car
crashes, and burning to death in the home; and
WHEREAS, 208 women and men in the state of Iowa died as a result of intimate partner
homicide between 1995 and 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Justice reported that, of the 174 women killed between
1995 and 2014 in domestic abuse murder, 67 women were known to have left or been leaving
their partners at the time of their death; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Justice reported that 282 daughters and sons survived these
murdered women. 167 of the surviving children were minors at the time of their mothers' deaths
and 62 of the surviving children witnessed the domestic abuse murders; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa Crime Victim Assistance Division reported that 622 people filed for
Protective Orders for Domestic Abuse in 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa Crime Victim Assistance Division reported that domestic abuse programs
across the state served 23,301 domestic violence victims in 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa Crime Victim Assistance Division reported that $555,923 of
compensation payments were made due to domestic abuse in 2014; and
WHEREAS, Iowa domestic abuse programs statewide offered 2,729 people 74,242 nights of
shelter in 2014; and
WHEREAS, according to the National Network Against Domestic Violence, there are more than
20,000 phone calls per day placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide; and
WHEREAS, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, intimate partner violence accounts for
15% of all violent crime in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that more than one in three
women and more than one in four men in the United States will experience rape, physical
violence, and/or stalking by intimate partners during their lifetimes; and
WHEREAS, as reported by the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS)
conducted by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an
intimate partner in the United States; and
WHEREAS, as reported by NISVS, every 9 to 15 seconds a woman is battered in the United
States, and every 2.5 minutes someone is sexually assaulted in the United States; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence problems disproportionately impact women and children of
color, women and children with disabilities, women and children with low incomes, and
immigrant women and children as these groups are less likely to be aware of or have access to
domestic violence resources; and
WHEREAS, 44% of African American women, 37% of Hispanic women, and 35% of white
women have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner; and
39% of African American men, 27% of Hispanic men, and 28% of white men have experienced
rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner, according to the Centers for
Disease Control; and
WHEREAS, according to a study conducted by Liz Claiborne Inc. and the Family Violence
Prevention Fund, almost half of the teenagers in the United States report having a controlling
partner and 80% report knowing someone who has been controlled by a partner; and
SURVIVORS
WHEREAS, survivors of domestic violence have the fundamental right to be free from torture
and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment; and
WHEREAS, survivors of domestic violence face many challenges, some of which directly or
indirectly relate to the fact that many survivors are unaware of or have trouble accessing the
domestic violence services provided by the City of Iowa City and other public and private
agencies; and
WHEREAS, survivors of domestic violence endure physical injuries, long-term psychological
and emotional damage, financial and career instability, insecure or inadequate safe housing, and
social stigma; and
FINANCIAL
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control estimate that the cost of intimate partner violence in
the United States exceeds $10 billion per year, including medical care services and productivity
losses; and
WHEREAS, law enforcement agencies, courts, cities, social . service agencies, and other local
government entities incur significant monetary costs due to domestic violence; and
LOCAL
WHEREAS, law enforcement departments, courts, cities, counties, towns villages, social service
agencies, and other local government entities constitute the first line of defense against domestic
violence; and
WHEREAS, promoting the recognition of domestic violence as an issue of human rights will
raise public awareness, encourage family -violence education in communities, and enhance public
welfare; and
WHEREAS, by recognizing that freedom from domestic violence is a human right, the City of
Iowa City seeks to raise awareness of domestic violence and enhance domestic violence response
and education in communities, the public and private sectors, and within government agencies;
and
WHEREAS, there is one domestic violence shelter in Iowa City, 30 local domestic violence
crisis hotlines throughout Iowa, and one statewide domestic violence hotline; and
UNITED STATES
WHEREAS, millions of domestic violence incidents occur in the United States every year; and
WHEREAS, political leaders of the United States recognize that domestic violence is a human
rights concern; and
WHEREAS, in 1988 the federal Office of Victims of Crime was established, and in 1995 the
federal Office of Violence Against Women was established, and these federal initiatives led to
state initiatives that govern the local protocols in place today; and
WHEREAS, the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 and its amendments applies to all victims
of domestic violence, irrespective of their gender; and
WHEREAS, in 2013 President Barack Obama reauthorized and extended the Violence Against
Women Act to advance the cause of security, justice, and dignity for all domestic violence
victims in the United States; and
INTERNATIONAL
WHEREAS, domestic violence is a global problem and the United Nations and other
international organizations have recognized that freedom from domestic violence is a human
right and that governments have a responsibility to prevent and respond to such violence; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence is a violation of the human rights guaranteed by international
law, including: the (1) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; and (2) the
Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment,
which the United States has ratified through coordination and consent between the Executive
Branch and the Senate; and
WHEREAS, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women has stated that
"violence against women is the most pervasive human rights violation" and that responses to
violence should recognize human rights as a premise; and
WHEREAS, the United Nations Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women
recognizes the urgent need for the universal application to women of the rights and principles
with regard to equality, security, liberty, integrity, and dignity of all human beings; and
WHEREAS, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women has stated that
the United States' "lack of substantive protective legislation at federal and state levels, and the
inadequate implementation of some laws, policies and programs has resulted in the continued
prevalence of violence against women and the discriminatory treatment of victims, with a
particularly detrimental impact on poor, minority and immigrant women;" and
WHEREAS, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women identified
several deficiencies in the regulation of domestic violence in the United States, including the
need to explore more uniform remedies for victims of domestic violence; the need to re-evaluate
existing mechanisms for protecting victims and punishing offenders at federal, state, and local
levels, given that calls for help often do not result in either arrests or successful prosecutions; and
the need for additional public education campaigns that condemn all forms of violence; and
WHEREAS, the Inter -American Commission on Human Rights found in Jessica Lenahan
(Gonzalez) v. United States that the United States' failure to protect women from gender-based
violence constitutes discrimination and a human rights violation and urged the United States to
enact law and policy reforms at all levels to protect survivors of domestic violence and their
children; and
IOWA SUPREME COURT AND IOWA LEGISLATURE
WHEREAS, the Iowa Supreme Court has acknowledged that domestic violence rarely involves a
single isolated incident. Rather, domestic violence is a pattern of behavior, with each episode
connected to the others; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa Supreme Court has recognized a strong interest in preventing domestic
violence and responding to the psychological and emotional needs of victims; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa Legislature has acknowledged a compelling interest in preventing
domestic violence by enacting and amending Iowa Civil Code 236 and Iowa Criminal Codes
708.2A and 664A.
FINAL RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, this
Council joins world leaders and leaders in the United States in recognizing freedom from
domestic violence as a fundamental human right; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council recognizes that Iowa City departments and
agencies already have protocols in place that acknowledge and address multiple problems that
arise from domestic violence; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council strongly supports the continuation and
expansion of City staff's efforts to eradicate domestic violence in our community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall serve to assure the residents of Iowa
City that all government bodies bear a moral responsibility to secure this human right on behalf
of their residents; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this resolution shall serve as a charge to all City staff to
ensure that City policies and practices are informed by the principles contained in this resolution
and by domestic violence survivors' voices and needs.
Passed and approved this
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Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
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Prepared by: Robert Miklo. Senior Planner, 410 E. Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5240 (SU1316-00002)
RESOLUTION NO. 16-91
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SOUTHGATE ADDITION, PART
TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, the subdivider, Equity Ventures Commercial Development, LC, filed with the City
Clerk, an application for approval of the preliminary plat of Southgate Addition, Part Two, Iowa
City, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Neighborhood and Development Services and the Public Works
Department examined the preliminary plat and recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission examined the preliminary plat and, after due
deliberation, recommended acceptance and approval of the plat; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary plat conforms with all of the requirements of the City Ordinances of
the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA THAT:
1. The preliminary plat of Southgate Addition, Part Two, Iowa City, Iowa, is hereby approved.
2. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa are hereby authorized and directed
to certify this resolution, which shall be affixed to the plat after passage and approval by
law.
Passed and approved this 5 day of April, 2016.
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To: Planning & Zoning Commission
Item: SUB16-00002
Southgate Addition, Part Two
GENERAL INFORMATION:
STAFF REPORT
Prepared by: Bob Miklo and Marti Wolf, Planning
Intern
Date: March 17, 2016
Applicant: Equity Ventures Commercial Development, LC
2 Steele Street, Suite 203
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 502-5190
Contact Person:
Requested Action:
Purpose:
Location:
Size:
Existing Land Use and Zoning:
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning
Comprehensive Plan:
File Date:
45 Day Limitation Period:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Duane Musser
1917 South Gilbert Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 351-8282
Preliminary Plat Approval
Resubdivision to create 3 commercial lots.
1402 S. Gilbert St, 1410 & 1411 Waterfront Drive
3.07 acres
Commercial, CC -2
North: Highway 6 and commercial, CIA
South: Commercial, CIA
East: Commercial, CC -2
West: Commercial, CC -2
South District Plan — Commercial
March 2, 2016
April 16, 2016
The applicant, Equity Ventures Commercial Development, has submitted a preliminary plat for
Southgate Addition Part, Two, a 3 -lot, 3.07 -acre commercial subdivision located at the southeast
corner of the Highway 6 and South Gilbert Street intersection.
There are currently three businesses located within the boundaries of the subdivision. The
applicant is proposing to reconfigure the lot lines and vacate the east to west portion of Waterfront
Drive to allow for redevelopment. The existing Car -X auto repair shop will remain on a
reconfigured lot 3, the two existing restaurants would be torn down. Carlos O'Kelley's would be
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rebuilt on lot 2 and a grocery store would be built on lot 1. The attached concept illustrates the
potential development. The Commission reviewed and recommended approval of the vacation of
Waterfront Drive subject to approval of a replatting of the area. The street vacation is currently
being considered by the City Council.
The applicant has indicated that they have had discussions with neighboring property owners.
ANALYSIS:
Comprehensive Plan: The South District Plan identifies the area at the intersection of Highway
6 and South Gilbert Street as suitable for commercial, particularly retail commercial uses, which
serve a major segment of the community. The South District plan also states that this area, with
close proximity to Riverfront Crossings and UI Campus, along with ready access to the Iowa
River Corridor Trail and future riverfront park, may be attractive to a variety of uses, including
mixed use or residential.
Zoning: This and most of the adjacent properties are zoned Community Commercial (CC -2).
The purpose of the CC -2 zone is to provide for major business districts to serve a significant
segment of the total community population. In addition to a variety of retail goods and services,
these centers may typically feature a number of large traffic generators requiring access from
major thoroughfares. While these centers are usually characterized by indoor operations, uses
may have limited outdoor activities; provided, that outdoor operations are screened or buffered
to remain compatible with surrounding uses. The CC -2 zone does not have minimum lot area or
lot width requirements so the proposed subdivision is in compliance with the zoning code. The
preliminary plat also appears to be in general compliance with the subdivision code provided the
deficiencies noted by the City Engineer at the end of this report are resolved.
Traffic implications: The preliminary plan and concept plan for the development shows a
consolidation of the current three access points to Gilbert Street, including Waterfront Drive, into
one. The proposed access point for the development is further away from the traffic signal at
Highway 6 and South Gilbert Street. It is aligned with the Hill's Bank drive across Gilbert Street.
This arrangement will be an improvement over existing conditions: consolidating access points,
and creating more separation between the Gilbert Street / Highway 6 intersection and aligning
drive ways results in fewer conflict points for vehicles and reduces the likelihood of collisions.
The applicant has provided a staging plan showing how street access to the Car -X property will be
maintained during the redevelopment process. Waterfront Drive will remain open until the new
drive with access to Gilbert Street is built. An access easement over the driveway will provide for
permanent access to Car -X. Once the new driveway is completed, the vacated portion of
Waterfront Drive will be removed to allow construction on lots 1 and 2.
As shown on the preliminary plat additional right of way will be dedicated to Gilbert Street. This will
allow future improvements to the turn lane.
Storm water management: This property is just over the 3 acres threshold for which storm water
management is required. However the proposed redevelopment will result in less pavement than
what is currently present. Therefore the City Engineer has determined that storm water detention
facilities are not required.
Infrastructure fees: The water main extension fee of $435 per acre will apply to this subdivision
and should be noted in the legal papers at the time of final plat approval.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that this application be deferred until the deficiencies noted below are resolved.
Upon resolution of these items staff recommends approval of SUB16-00002, a Preliminary Plat of
Southgate Addition, Part Two a 3 -lot, 3.07 -acre commercial subdivision located south of
Highway 6 east of Gilbert Street.
DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES:
1. Resolve conflict with sanitary and other utilities near the south side of lot 3.
2. Force main appears to be above the sanitary sewer near the south side of lot 3. Clarify
location.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2. Preliminary Plat
3. Concept Plan
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Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
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Planning and Zoning Commission
March 17, 2016 — Formal Meeting
Page 9 of 11
Miklo noted that the applicant has requested this item be deferred indefinitely.
Freerks opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, Freerks closed the public hearing.
Eastham moved to defer this item indefinitely.
Martin seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 6-0.
DEVELOPMENT ITEM (SUB16-00002):
Discussion of an application submitted by Equity Ventures Commercial Development LC for a
preliminary plat of Southgate Addition Part Two, a 3 -lot, 3.07 -acre commercial subdivision
located south of Highway 6, east of Gilbert Street.
Miklo noted that the Commission recently reviewed the vacation of Waterfront Drive and that
vacation was subject to the platting of this property and maintaining access to the Car -X
property. So that is what is being proposed now, the property would be subdivided into three
lots. Lot 3 would contain the existing Car -X shop. In the concept plan the proposal is to build a
grocery store on Lot 1 and a new restaurant replacing Carlos O'Kellys would be on Lot 2. The
access that replaces Waterfront Drive would be an access easement south of the current
Waterfront Drive, and that would be built first before Waterfront Drive is closed so that there is
continued access to the Car -X property. The deficiencies on the plat regarding utilities have
been worked out, so therefore Staff is recommending approval of this subdivision.
Eastham asked if the final plat would show a different access point than is currently shown on
the preliminary plat, would that need to come back in front of the Commission. Miklo replied
that if it were a significant change. Normally final plats go directly to Council if they comply with
the preliminary plat.
Dyer asked how big the store on parcel one would be. Miklo said it is proposed at 68,000
square feet, however that is just informational at this point to show how the property might
develop.
Freerks opened the public hearing.
Duane Musser (MMS Consultants) spoke on behalf of the application. He said the propose
grocery store is approximately 15,000 square feet. So that would allow for the space necessary
for the required parking for the use. Musser stated the final plat was submitted today showing
the access point in the same location as on the preliminary plat. They will need to reroute a
sanitary sewer line that is currently under Waterfront Drive that serves Hills Bank.
Freerks asked if there are tree requirements for the large parking space. Miklo replied there are
and those would be indicated on the site plan.
Musser also noted that there would be a sliver of land that would be put in a right-of-way
easement for the City to use in the Gilbert Street/Highway 6 improvement plan.
Freerks closed the public hearing.
Planning and Zoning Commission
March 17, 2016 — Formal Meeting
Page 10 of 11
Hensch moved to approve SUB16-00002 a preliminary plat of Southgate Addition Part
Two, a 3 -lot, 3.07 -acre commercial subdivision located south of Highway 6, east of
Gilbert Street.
Theobald seconded the motion.
Freerks noted the improvement of this area.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: MARCH 3. 2016
Hensch moved to approve the meeting minutes of March 3, 2016.
Martin seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION:
Miklo noted several Commissioners were registered for the Iowa State Extension
Service Planning and Zoning Workshop on April 6. He is still waiting on follow-up
information for that workshop and will contact everyone when he has the information.
Additionally he noted that the American Planning Association recommends that stating
how you intend to vote on an item should be held until after the public hearing has
closed.
Martin asked about a Northwest District Plan, since one doesn't currently exist is it in the
works anytime soon? Miklo said there are two district plans the City hasn't completed.
The North Corridor Plan, which is north of 1-80, and mostly out of city limits and the
Northwest Plan which has a significant amount of land in the University's jurisdiction so
it's been a low priority.
ADJOURNMENT:
Theobald moved to adjourn.
Martin seconded.
A vote was taken and motion carried 6-0.
Prepared by: Dave Panos, Civil Engineer, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5145
RESOLUTION NO. 16-92
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ASPHALT
RESURFACING PROJECT 2016, 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.
WHEREAS, funds for this project are available in the Pavement Rehabilitation account # S3824.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA THAT:
1. 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 2:30 pm on the 21st day of
April, 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 meeting, to be held at the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City,
Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on the 3rd day of May, 2016, or at a later date and/or time as
determined by the Director of Public Works or designee.
Passed and approved this 5th day of Aril , 2016.
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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:
Mims the
Botchway
Cole
Dickens
Mims
Taylor
Thomas
Throgmorton
Prepared by: Sarah Walz, Acting Traffic Engineering Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5239
RESOLUTION NO. 16-93
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS ON
LANGENBERG AVENUE, BETWEEN SOUTH SYCAMORE STREET AND
COVERED WAGON DRIVE
WHEREAS, the City Council has established a traffic calming program for the City of Iowa City for
the purpose of considering neighborhood traffic calming projects; and
WHEREAS, the residents of Langenberg Avenue, between Sycamore Street and Covered
Wagon Drive, have gone through the process of considering a traffic calming project according to
the City Council's approved procedure; and
WHEREAS, a survey of households located on property abutting Langenberg Avenue has been
conducted in accordance with the approved traffic calming program, and a 69% majority of
respondents has indicated support for the installation of speed humps; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds said proposal to be in the public interest and is consistent with
its adopted traffic calming program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
1. The proposal for the installation of speed humps on Langenberg Avenue, between South
Sycamore Street and Covered Wagon Drive, is hereby approved.
2. City staff is directed to proceed with the installation of speed humps on Langenberg
Avenue.
3. The installation will be reevaluated in one year by neighborhood survey in accordance
with the City Council's approved procedure.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: March 30, 2016
To: Geoff Fruin; City Manager
From: Sarah Walz; Assistant Transportation Planner
Re: Item for April 5th, 2016, City Council meeting; Resolution authorizing the installation
of speed humps on Langenberg Avenue, between Sycamore Street and Covered
Wagon Drive.
Introduction: Residents along the western portion of Langenberg Avenue, near Covered
Wagon Drive, submitted a petition requesting their street be considered for the City's Traffic
Calming program. Shortly thereafter staff received additional requests from residents of
Langenberg Avenue, east of Armstrong Drive, asking that their portion of the street also be
evaluated for traffic calming. Langenberg Avenue is a two-lane collector street. The speed limit
is 25 mph and on -street parking is permitted along its entire length.
There are two aspects of Langenberg Avenue that make it a somewhat unique situation among
areas considered for traffic calming:
1. A majority of the lots located west of Keel Boat Loop, remain undeveloped (25 lots).
2. The completion of Langenberg Avenue in 2015 opened up a convenient access route
from Sycamore Street to Gilbert Street and McCollister Blvd. Within the South District
the only streets providing direct east -west connection between Sycamore and Gilbert
Streets are Highway 6 and the east -west leg of Sycamore–the two streets are
approximately 1.5 miles apart. A future extension of McCollister Boulevard (currently
included in FY19 Capital Improvement Program) will provide an east -west arterial street,
which may relieve Langenberg Avenue of some cut -through traffic.
Transportation Planning Staff completed a traffic evaluation for the entire street that determined
Langenberg Avenue qualifies for the program based on the 85th -percentile speed of traffic
exceeding 5 mph over the posted speed limit of 25 mph.
The residents of Langenberg Avenue have completed the City Council's approved process for
considering a traffic calming project. A neighborhood meeting was held to discuss the results of
the study and to choose an option for addressing speeding. Subsequent to the meeting, a
survey of households located on properties that abut Langenberg Avenue was conducted. Staff
surveyed two portions of the street separately, with households west of Armstrong Drive
considered separately from households to the east.
• West of Armstrong, 7 households were sent surveys (17 lots were vacant). Of those who
returned surveys, 100% (4 of 4) indicated support for speed humps; 3 households did
not respond.
• East of Armstrong Drive 50 households were sent surveys (7 lots were vacant). Of those
who returned surveys, 65% (20 of 31) indicated support for speed humps; 19
households did not respond.
• Of all responding households 69% (24 of 35) indicated support for speed humps.
During the month of March, signs were posted along both ends of Langenberg Avenue to solicit
public comments about the proposed traffic calming. Staff received (3) comments from
residents -2 against the proposed speed humps; 1 in favor. Correspondence is attached.
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Comments were also solicited from the City of Iowa City Police, Fire, Transit, and Public Works
departments as well as the Johnson County Ambulance Service. The Iowa City Fire Dept. has
indicated that they are not in favor of speed humps—an email from Fire Chief John Grier is
attached.
History/Background: In 1996 the City Council adopted the Traffic Calming Program to help
neighborhoods manage traffic speeds and volumes.
To be considered for traffic calming measures a street must be classified as either a local street
or collector street and meet one of the following:
• Traffic volumes on a local street should exceed 500 vehicles per day and on a collector
street exceed 1,000 vehicles per day, OR
• The measured comfortable speed of drivers (85th percentile speed) should exceed 5 MPH
over the posted speed limit.
Upon submission of a petition, staff conducts a traffic study including an evaluation of potential
traffic problems, roadway geometry, and the impact the proposed traffic calming measures may
have on adjacent streets. Once a traffic study is completed, staff meets with neighborhood
residents to discuss potential solutions.
If physical modification to the street is proposed, a mail -back survey of all abutting properties is
conducted. The proposal for traffic calming must be supported by 60% of those responding to
the survey in order to be considered for implementation. No minimum number of responses to
the mail -back survey is required, but a low response rate should be taken into account by the
City Council.
Discussion of Solutions: Staff explored a number of options with neighborhood residents,
including enhanced enforcement, and radar speed display signs. Speed humps were
determined to be the preferred solution as on -street parking has not deterred speeding.
Staff believes the installation of six (6) speed humps (see attached location map) will be an
effective measure to slow traffic along this portion of Langenberg.
Financial Impact: There is currently a $25,000 annual budget for traffic calming installation.
The estimated cost to install speed humps on Langenberg Avenue, between Sycamore Street
and Covered Wagon Drive, is approximately $18,000 to $24,000.
Recommendation: The neighborhood has completed the City's adopted Traffic Calming
program and has met the 60% minimum threshold of support from households located on
properties abutting Langenberg Avenue. The Council should weigh the comments submitted by
the public and the recommendation of the Fire Chief in its decision as well as plans for a future
extension of McCollister Boulevard, which will provide an alternative east -west connection
across this portion of the South District.
If approved, the attached resolution will allow staff to proceed with the installation of six (6)
speed humps on Langenberg Avenue. There are currently two approved speed hump projects
scheduled for this fiscal year. Speed humps on Langenberg Avenue would be scheduled for
construction after completion of previously approved projects.
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Data on traffic speed and volume
3. Comment from Iowa City Fire Dept.
4. Correspondence
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Good morning Sarah.
I am responding to your request for comments on the Seventh Avenue and Langenberg Avenue traffic calming
proposals.
Fire apparatus travel Seventh Avenue fairly regularly and, now that Langenberg Avenue provides a semi -direct
connection between Gilbert and Sycamore, I anticipate increased use of it as well.
During both day-to-day driving and emergency response, fire apparatus must greatly reduce speed at each calming
device. Obviously, any speed reduction adds additional travel time, resulting in longer response times and a delay in
providing emergency services—in all that we do, time is the enemy. Additionally, the added long-term wear and tear
navigating the calming devices has on apparatus is also a concern.
For the above noted reasons, the department is not in favor of installing calming devices in the proposed areas.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input. Contact me if you have questions.
JG
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From: Martin Annis <martinannis@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2016 1:37 PM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: Langenberg Ave. Traffic Calming
Sarah, City Council and City Staff,
Thank you for considering the installation of speed humps along Langenberg Ave. Knowing requests are
responded to in a timely manner is a testament to city governance.
I have called home the corner of Oxen Lane and Langenberg Ave, 1042 Oxen Lane, for the past six years
and enjoyed the "dead end" although knowing further development would connect Langenberg . This past
summer (2015) the street was joined changing the traffic pattern, speed and volume, creating a dangerous
environment for children and pedestrians who had grown accustom to streetwalking. The change was certainly
dramatic.
After witnessing some near misses which included confrontations among drivers and walkers, dogs and
motorists, etc, our neighbors on the west end of Langenberg petitioned for the traffic calming. Thankfully a
meeting was held to express our concern, our voices heard, thus the consideration. Better yet the measuring and
majority of us indicated the need for calming from the east to the west.
This situation may well change with the completion of McCollister through to Sycamore (the roundabout
already in place). At the present time development continues, a new school is in use and the volume of traffic
increases. The unknown is when McCollister will be completed to Sycamore. The temporary nature of speed
humps and the resurvey after installation would serve the city well. Perhaps upon the completion of McCollister
the traffic calming would not be needed.
Serving as the sidewalk inspector during the summer of 2015 did indeed give insight to pedestrian safety.
Currently the sidewalks are incomplete along Langenberg as they are complete along Sycamore. That will
change with further homebuilding and development. Children use the street to traverse to and from Alexander
School. Something devastating should not occur due to excessive speed and volume.
Thank you for considering this letter. I hope to be able to address the council in person on April 5.
Sincerely,
Martin Annis
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Sarah Walz
From: Denise Zuniga <Denbary3@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2016 12:40 PM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: Langenburg speed humps
Hi Sarah!
My name is Denise Zuniga and I live on Dickenson Lane. I have a few questions about the Langenburg speed humps.
Who/what prompted the request for the humps?
Is this a temporary solution?
How will the humps be constructed?
What impact will they have on vehicle wear and tear?
When Is McCollister Road going to be extended?
As a homeowner in this area and one who travels Langenburg multiple times a day I am concerned with more obstacles
on the roadway. As it is, Langenburg is frequently congested with vehicles parked along the road making it a one lane
road and the increased traffic adds to the problem. Adding speed humps, in my opinion, is not a solution that is going to
routinely deter speeding or decrease traffic on Langenburg.
Thank you for your time,
Denise Zuniga
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Good Morning Sarah,
Marinan Coons <marinancoons@gmail.com>
Wednesday, March 09, 2016 10:42 AM
Sarah Walz
Langenberg Ave Speed Humps
I am writing in regard to the proposed speed humps on Langenberg Avenue. I live on Keel Boat Loop, and
understand the neighbors' concern. I believe part of the problem was that when Langenberg first opened,
Sycamore Street south of Langenberg was closed and the newly opened part of Langenberg was vacant land.
This provided a "shortcut" from Sycamore to Sand Road that was easy to speed through.
However, Sycamore Street is now open, and there are at least a half dozen homes nearly completed on the new
part of Langenberg. As more homes are completed and families move in, people will park on Langenberg on the
newly open part as they do on the other parts, and will naturally slow down traffic.
My feeling is that the neighborhood was used to the street being blocked off, and traffic naturally being slow
have seen one occurrence where a resident yelled at a car to slow down when they were going the posted 25
mph (I was in a following car). I would hate to have the city put in a permanent fix for a temporary problem.
Thanks,
Marinan Coons
2907 Keel Boat Loop
Marian Karr
From: Sarah Walz
Sent: Monday, April 04, 2016 7:53 AM
To: Marian Karr
Subject: FW: langengberg speed bumps
Please forward to the City Council
From: joe benda [mailto:jbenda@lcom.net]
Sent: Friday, April 01, 2016 7:09 PM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: langengberg speed bumps
Hello Sarah.
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I deliver the mail on Langenberg ave.
The KCRG view of the street is not accurate, perhaps residents were alerted.
They show the red truck parked in front of 1560. which sits there all the time.(before that they had a red durango that also
was on street parked continuously) they fail to show the black car that sits between 1614/1622, (also all the time) the one
in front of 1450, one that is usually in front of 1402.
Usually a car between 1311/1327. Always a truck in front of 1425. A black sonata with illinois plates that is constantly
parked between 1441 and 1449 (1 believe it belongs to residents of 1449)
1 do not know if speed bumps are the right answer. I do wish the police would do their job and ticket/tow the cars that are
permanently parked on that street as well as dickenson ave, and hemingway lane and tofting ave.The people in that area
use the street as a parking lot, while their driveway remains void of vehicles.
I do know that most people who drive down that street, since it opened up from the west are at 35-40mph.
I am in a mail truck, and seriously cringe everytime I have to pull away from the parked cars to get to the next mailbox,
feeling I am going to get rearended by someone going WAY over the speed limit.
If speed bumps are not the answer, then eliminating on street parking might be.
To me it is a nightmare, I grew up on a farm and around dangerous machinery, but that street as well as others are an
accident waiting to happen.
Whatever happened to parking your car in your driveway? That is what I did.
Hope this helps you,
Thank You,
Joe Benda
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: March 30, 2016
To: Geoff Fruin; City Manager
From: Sarah Walz; Assistant Transportation Planner
Re: Item for April 5th, 2016, City Council meeting; Resolution authorizing the installation
of speed humps on Seventh Avenue, between Glendale Road and Court Street.
Introduction: Residents along Seventh Avenue, between Glendale Road and Court Street,
submitted a petition requesting their street be considered for the City's Traffic Calming program.
Seventh Avenue is a two-lane north -south collector street. The speed limit on Seventh Avenue
is 25 MPH, and parking is prohibited along the subject portion the street, except for a one block
section between Morningside Drive and Glendale Road.
Transportation Planning Staff completed a traffic evaluation that determined this street qualifies
for the program based on the 85th -percentile speed of traffic exceeding 5 mph over the posted
speed limit of 25 mph and a traffic volume of greater than 1,000 vehicles per day
(see attachment).
The residents of Seventh Avenue completed the City Council's approved process for considering
a traffic calming project. A neighborhood meeting was held to discuss the results of the study
and to choose an option for addressing speeding. Subsequent to the meeting, a survey of
households along Seventh Avenue was conducted. In all, 28 households were sent surveys. Of
those who mailed back surveys, 77% supported (10 of 13). Two additional responses in support
of speed humps arrived late and were not included in the tally (comments attached).
During the month of March, signs were posted along both ends of Seventh Avenue to solicit
public comment about the proposed traffic calming. Staff received fifteen email comments from
residents -11 against the proposed speed humps; 4 in favor (3 from surveyed households).
Comments were also solicited from the City of Iowa City Police, Fire, Transit, and Public Works
departments as well as the Johnson County Ambulance Service. The Iowa City Fire Dept. has
indicated that they do not favor installation of speed humps on Seventh Avenue—an email from
Fire Chief John Grier is attached.
History/Background: In 1996 the City Council adopted the traffic calming program to help
neighborhoods manage traffic speeds and volumes.
To be considered for traffic calming measures a street must be classified as either a local street
or collector street and meet one of the following:
• Traffic volumes on a local street should exceed 500 vehicles per day and on a collector
street exceed 1,000 vehicles per day*, OR
• The measured comfortable speed of drivers (85th percentile speed) should exceed 5 MPH
over the posted speed limit.
*Prior to 2011, the traffic calming included an additional criterion that stated, "traffic volume on
any street considered for traffic calming should not exceed 3,000 vehicles per day."
Upon submission of a petition, staff conducts a traffic study including an evaluation of potential
traffic problems, roadway geometry, and the impact the proposed traffic calming measures may
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have on adjacent streets. Once a traffic study is completed, staff meets with neighborhood
residents to discuss potential solutions.
If physical modification to the street is proposed, a mail -back survey of all abutting properties is
conducted. The proposal for traffic calming must be supported by 60% of those responding to
the survey in order to be considered for implementation. No minimum number of responses to
the mail -back survey is required, but a low response rate should be taken into account by the
City Council.
Discussion of Solutions: Staff explored a variety of options with residents who live along this
portion of Seventh Avenue, including enhanced enforcement and on -street parking. Speed
humps were determined to be the preferred solution due to residents' concerns about backing
onto Seventh Avenue with parked cars along the roadway.- -
Staff believes the installation of four (4) speed humps (see attached location map) will be an
effective measure to slow traffic along this portion of Seventh Avenue.
Financial Impact: There is currently a $25,000 annual budget for traffic calming installation.
The estimated cost to install 4 speed humps on Seventh Avenue, between Glendale Road and
Court Street, is approximately $12,000 to $16,000.
Recommendation: The neighborhood has completed the City's adopted Traffic Calming
Program and has met the 60% minimum threshold of support from households on properties
directly abutting the effected portion of the street. However, Council should weigh the following
additional information in its decision.
Staff is recommending against the proposed installation of speed humps along Seventh Avenue
due to concerns about emergency response. The Fire Department has indicated that they do
not support speed humps along this roadway. Seventh Avenue provides an important north -
south connection for the larger neighborhood. Average daily traffic volumes measured during
the study period in October, 2015, indicated over 2,700 vehicles per day. There is no nearby
arterial or collector to which traffic may be readily diverted—Seventh Avenue is the only north -
south through street between First Avenue and Muscatine Avenue/Evans Street. In addition, a
number of residents who use Seventh Avenue have expressed their objection to the traffic
calming.
If approved, the attached resolution will allow staff to proceed with the installation of four (4)
speed humps on Seventh Avenue between Glendale Road and Court Street. There are
currently two approved speed hump projects scheduled for this fiscal year. Speed humps on
Seventh Avenue would be scheduled for construction after completion any previously approved
projects.
Attachments:
1. Location map
2. Data on traffic speed and volume
3. Comment from Iowa City Fire Department
4. Correspondence
cc:
Geoff Fruin
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Kent Ralston
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85th -percentile speed: 29.97 MPH
Average Daily Vehicle count: 1,083
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Average Daily Vehicle count: 1,164
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Sarah Walz
From:
John Grier
Sent:
Tuesday, March 29, 2016 9:25 AM
To:
Sarah Walz
Subject:
Traffic Calming
Good morning Sarah.
I am responding to your request for comments on the Seventh Avenue and Langenberg Avenue traffic calming
proposals.
Fire apparatus travel Seventh Avenue fairly regularly and, now that Langenberg Avenue provides a semi -direct
connection between Gilbert and Sycamore, I anticipate increased use of it as well.
During both day-to-day driving and emergency response, fire apparatus must greatly reduce speed at each calming
device. Obviously, any speed reduction adds additional travel time, resulting in longer response times and a delay in
providing emergency services—in all that we do, time is the enemy. Additionally, the added long-term wear and tear
navigating the calming devices has on apparatus is also a concern.
For the above noted reasons, the department is not in favor of installing calming devices in the proposed areas.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input. Contact me if you have questions.
JG
John Grier, Fire Chief
Iowa City Fire Department
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 356-5256
john-grier@iowa-city.org
Sarah Walz
From: blake@carparts4sale.com on behalf of Blake <iowa.blake@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 5:44 PM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: Speed Humps on Seventh Ave
Sarah,
Regarding the speed humps. Is there any input from the public being taken on this issue?
I drive this stretch at least twice daily and to me it seems like a pretty easy going area. I've noticed a lot faster
paced 25 mph zones in the city.
I have only noticed high school aged drivers speeding on this section of road. There are no speed limit signs or
any other less intrusive traffic calming techniques being used.
I have never once seen ICPD writing a ticket on this stretch and; to be honest I don't think I've ever even seen a
cruiser in that neck of the woods.
I think a few strategically placed ICPD cruisers pulling over speeding high school kids might get the word out
that they need to slow down.
If you want to pass on these points, feel free.
Blake Hendrickson
Rochester Ct
Sarah Walz
From: Nathan Cooper <coopernwc@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2016 9:31 AM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: 7th Ave speed bumps
Ms. Walz,
I am writing to voice my opposition to the proposed speed bumps between Glendale Road and Court Street. I
feel this is an arterial street between Rochester and Court Street and to Muscatine Ave. Placing speed bumps on
main thru traffic streets is not necessary. This will also slow dawn emergency vehicles servicing the
surrounding neighborhoods'.
Thank you
Nathan Cooper
Morningside Drive
Iowa City
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Sarah Walz
From: tcaplan@mchsi.com
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2016 1:52 PM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: Speed Bumps on 7th
Sarah,
I understand some residents desire to do something about speeding'on 7th Avenue but I am opposed to any speed
bumps. Those of us who live here will have to drive over them almost every time we leave our houses. Speeding on 7th
Avenue is a nuisance but so are speed bumps.
Thanks for taking my comment.
Terri Caplan
1704 Glendale Road
Sarah Walz
From: Susan Craig <skjeldcraig@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2016 11:02 AM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: 7th Ave Speed Humps
Sarah,
I am writing to say that I do not favor speed humps on 7th Ave.I live on N 7th Ave and the area under
consideration is a frequent driving and walk path for me. I believe the stop sign at 7th and Glendale makes
traffic slow down substantially.
Susan Craig
225 N 7th Ave
Iowa City
Sarah Walz
From:
Pam Tiedt <pam@pipic.com>
Sent:
Friday, March 18, 2016 11:54 AM
To:
Edwin Stone
Cc:
Sarah Walz
Subject:
Re: Opposed to speed bumps on 7th avenue
I am also opposed to speed bumps. I walk down 7th avenue quite often and do not see the need. Sincerely Pam Tiedt
Sent from my iPhone
> On Mar 17, 2016, at 7:45 AM, Edwin Stone <stone.edwin@gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear Sarah,
> I am opposed to placing speed bumps on 7th avenue. Please convey my opposition to the City Council.
> Regards,
> Ed Stone
> 534 Woodridge Ave
> Iowa City
Sarah Walz
From: Stone, Mary <mary-stone@uiowa.edu>
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 9:26 AM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: RE: No speed bumps on 7th avenue
Dear Sarah,
I am opposed to placing speed bumps on 7th avenue. They are not necessary. Pease spend that money repairing all the
potholes! Please convey my opposition to the City Council.
Sincerely,
Mary Stone
534 Woodridge Ave
Iowa City
Notice: This UI Health Care e-mail (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18
U.S.C. 2510-2521, is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby
notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Please
reply to the sender that you have received the message in error, then delete it. Thank you.
Sarah Walz
From: Edwin Stone <stone.edwin@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 6:45 AM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: Opposed to speed bumps on 7th avenue
Dear Sarah,
I am opposed to placing speed bumps on 7th avenue. Please convey my opposition to the City Council.
Regards,
Ed Stone
534 Woodridge Ave
Iowa City
Sarah Walz
From: Michele Conlon <michelecconlon@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2016 5:28 PM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: 7th Avenue Speed Humps
Sarah,
I am writing to you regarding the proposed speed humps on 7th Avenue between Glendale and Court Street.
I am opposed to adding the speed humps with the information that I have on the subject.
I live on Glendale Circle just east of 7th Avenue and drive that section of road daily and have very rarely seen
excessive speeders in the past 8 years. Is frequent excessive speeding the rationale behind the project?
I would be interested in knowing what other options have been explored:
1. Has there been a police officer patrol that area on a regular basis or park during peak times to patrol?
2. I have not seen the electronic digital speed reading sign to caution or make drivers aware of their speed.
3. Has the City worked with John Bacon, City High principal, to help curb the speeding if there is that
occurring? I would imagine high school students may be an issue if speeding is a problem.
4. Could there be additional short term or long term signage cautioning people more about the speed limit?
If the speed humps are put in, I do think they actually create more noise with the stop and acceleration of
vehicles. They also create a lot of wear and tear on the car shocks of innocent drivers who regularly use that
stretch of road.
It seems I frequently hear City leaders voice their concerns about the needs for more funds for their projects, so
it seems peculiar to use money on this project. If there are a lot of funds available, I would suggest repairing the
street just around the corner from the proposed project on Glendale between 7th Avenue and Lowell and even
up to Ashwood. The road has a lot of deep pot holes in it and is a danger to bicycle riders. (There are a lot of
bikers who use this road to get to and from the university and downtown from the east side). As an aside, the
road heading into Glendale Circle may need to be repaired soon.
I would like to add that I have visited with several neighbors regarding this issue and they are all opposed to it.
Lastly, my mother has lived on Glendale Circle for over 50 years and was very surprised to see they are
proposing to add speed humps as she has never really seen a problem.
The speed hump project may be a well intended idea. However, I hope that other, less expensive and more
practical, ideas are explored before using precious City funds.
Thank you.
Michele Conlon
3 Glendale Cirlce
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
Sarah Walz
From: George Bergus <gbergus@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2016 7:10 PM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: Speed humps
Sarah,
I read the street sign on 7th Ave about the plan to install speed humps on 7th Ave between Glendale and Court
St.
I have a couple of questions for you -
1. why is the city doing this? I don't see a whole lot of speeders on 7th between Glendale and Court since there
is a stop sign at Glendale and 7th and another one at 7th and Court
2. I bicycle to work by going up 7th Ave and I'd like to know how speed humps designed for cars impact
bicyclists? Are they safe or will they cause bicyclists to fall off and harm themselves?
3.Since cars have to bounce over a speed hump are drivers more likely to lose control of their cars and harm a
bicycle rider whom they are sharing the road with?
4. If speeding on 7th Ave is a problem why don't they hand out speeding tickets to speeds? in the 20+ years I
have lived in east IC, I don't ever remember seeing a speeder ticketed on 7th Ave.
Thanks for taking the time to get back to me.
George
George Bergus
Iowa City
Sarah Walz
From: Ute Muh <ute_muh@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 7:23 AM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: Traffic speed reduction N 7th Ave
Dear Ms. Walz,
I see that there is a vote on April 5th regarding traffic speed reduction on N 7th Ave. As a resident of the area, I
would like to share my thoughts. Rather than speed bumps, I would suggest turning the intersection of N 7th
Ave with Morningside into a 4 -way stop. This will have two benefits: it will reduce the speed on N 7th Ave,
and it will make it easier for cars coming from City High to enter N 7th Ave. During busy traffic
times, Morningside can get backed up. There have also been incidences of near collisions when drivers on
Morningside mistakenly thought the intersection is a 4 -way stop and assumed that the car on N 7th Ave will
stop (when it actually has the right of way).
Best,
Ute
Ute Muh & David Weiss
410 N 7th Ave
Iowa City
Sarah Walz
From: Cusick, Dave <dcusick@Wabtec.com>
Sent: Friday, March 11, 2016 1:40 PM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: RE: Proposed Speed Humps on 7th Ave
Sarah,
I just returned from an out of state trip and want to thank you again for answering my follow up questions, it is
appreciated.
Have a great weekend,
Dave C
From: Sarah Walz [mailto:Sarah-Walz@iowa-city.org]
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2016 3:04 PM
To: Cusick, Dave; Jon Resler; Kent Ralston
Cc: Kingsley Botchway; Rockne Cole; Terry Dickens; Susan Mims; Pauline Taylor; John Thomas; Jim
Throgmorton; Ron Knoche; Geoff Fruin; Marian Karr; Tom Markus
Subject: RE: Proposed Speed Humps on 7th Ave
Dave,
Traffic data was collected continuously over a 72 -hour period beginning on September 29 and ended on
October 2. All cars that passed through the street during that period were measured by devices that are actually
placed right on the street surface—most people do not notice them. As you might guess, the greatest volumes
and speeds coincide with the school day (7:00-9:00 AM and again at 3:00-5:00 PM).
Alternatives were presented at the meeting, including allowing on street parking on portions of the street. On
street parking can help to slow traffic and speeding is sometimes associated with streets that have no on street
parking. We also always offer targeted enforcement by police (a temporary measure).
The survey goes to anyone who has property that touches that portion of Seventh Avenue between Court Street
and Glendale. Properties that are at the corners or that have a back yard that touches the street are included.
Even if the address is listed as Morningside or Glendale, for example, the resident would receive a survey letter.
That said, I think it is important to remember that the survey and meeting are only the first part of the process.
The survey itself is not the approval process, but it is necessary before we will move forward to wider
consideration by the public. Now that we have posted signs, anyone who travels down that street has the
opportunity to express his or her view on the matter—whether in support or opposition. The Council must
considers all of this in making its decision.
Sincerely,
Sarah
From: Cusick, Dave [mai Ito: dcusickkWabtec.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2016 1:46 PM
To: Sarah Walz; Jon Resler; Kent Ralston
Cc: Kingsley Botchway; Rockne Cole; Terry Dickens; Susan Mims; Pauline Taylor; John Thomas; Jim
Throgmorton; Ron Knoche; Geoff Fruin; Marian Karr; Tom Markus
Subject: RE: Proposed Speed Humps on 7th Ave
Sarah,
Thank you very much for the response as well as the data and explanation of the process.
I do have a few follow up questions for you that I want to ask.
1. In the traffic evaluation data you presented, what time(s) of the day was the data collected? Noon, late
morning, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm?
2. What were the available alternatives discussed in the November 10`h meeting?
3. "In January we surveyed residents of property located adjacent to this portion of the street." What streets
were surveyed that are located adjacent to the portion of Seventh Avenue for the proposed traffic calming or did
you mean only residents on Seventh Avenue were surveyed?
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Thanks again for your time. I greatly appreciate you answering my questions and making me aware of the
process and proposed solution.
Sincerely,
Dave C.
From: Sarah Walz [mailto:Sarah-Walzkiowa-ci .ory,]
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2016 10:53 AM
To: Jon Resler; Cusick, Dave; Kent Ralston
Cc: Kingsley Botchway; Rockne Cole; Terry Dickens; Susan Mims; Pauline Taylor; John Thomas; Jim
Throgmorton; Ron Knoche; Geoff Fruin; Marian Karr; Tom Markus
Subject: RE: Proposed Speed Humps on 7th Ave
Dave,
Thank you for taking the time to share your concern about the traffic calming proposal on Seventh Avenue. I
will provide your comments to the City Council at their meeting on April 5 when they consider this application.
I understand that you feel caught off guard about the proposal, so allow me to explain how the City Traffic
Calming Program works and where we are at in that process.
Late last summer, residents along Seventh Avenue, between Court Street and Glendale Road, filed a petition
requesting that this portion of street be considered for the City's Traffic Calming Program. This is the first step
in the City's adopted process. In response, transportation planners completed a traffic evaluation and
determined that this street qualifies for the program based on the 85th -percentile speed of traffic exceeding 5
mph over the posted speed limit of 25 mph.
Here is a summary of that data:
Between Morningside Drive and College Street
Northbound
85th percentile speed: 29.97
Average daily vehicle count: 1,083
Southbound
85th percentile speed: 34.24 MPH
Average daily vehicle count: error
Between Wilson Street and College Court Place
Northbound
85th percentile speed: 32.72
Average daily vehicle count: 1,164
Southbound
85th percentile speed: 34.24 MPH
Average daily vehicle count: 1,554
Staff met with neighborhood residents on November 10 to discuss the Traffic Calming Program and the
available alternatives. Staff reviewed potential solutions including speed humps and limited on -street parking
to help control speeds—parking is currently prohibited along this portion of Seventh Avenue. Residents who
attended the meeting chose speed humps as the preferred option to pursue.
In January we surveyed residents of property located adjacent to this portion of the street. Each household
received one vote only. At least 60% of responding households must be in favor of the traffic calming measure
for the proposal to be considered by the City Council. The intent of the City's Traffic Calming Program is to
install traffic calming features only if desired by the neighborhood. A total of 11 households responded before
the due date: 8 voting yes and 3 voting no. That is 72% to approve. (Two household responded "Yes" after the
deadline and were not included in the total.)
The next step in the process is where we are now. We post the proposal for larger neighborhood and community
response. There is a one-month comment period during the month of March. During this time I respond to
questions from the public and collect any input provided in emails.
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Public input along with the information I am sharing with you in this email will be included with the report that
I submit to council. The Council will weigh all this information as well as public opinion when they make their
decision whether to install speed humps.
Please feel free to email or phone me if you have other questions. I would happy to discuss the Traffic Calming
Program with you. The intent of the process is that all interested parties have the opportunity to be heard.
Sincerely,
Sarah
Sarah Walz, Associate Planner
City of Iowa City: Neighborhood and Development Services
Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County
410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
319/356-5239
sarah-walz2iowa-city org
From: Jon Resler
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2016 10:15 AM
To: Cusick, Dave; Kent Ralston
Cc: Sarah Walz; Kingsley Botchway; Rockne Cole; Terry Dickens; Susan Mims; Pauline Taylor; John Thomas;
Jim Throgmorton; Ron Knoche
Subject: Re: Proposed Speed Humps on 7th Ave
Mr. Cusick
Planning handles traffic calming requests at the City. I have forwarded your comments to Kent Ralston and he
we be able to provide you with more information about proposed speed humps.
Respectfully,
Jon Resler
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 8, 2016, at 10:00 AM, "Cusick, Dave" <dcusick ,Wabtec.com> wrote:
Good morning,
As a 14 year resident of the Morningside neighborhood, I vehemently oppose the proposed
installation of speed humps on Seventh Avenue between Court Street and Glendale Road.
I was returning from an out of town trip this past Sunday, and was very surprised to see a sign on
Seventh Avenue indicating this proposal. I have not noticed, nor been made aware by any
means, of any issues in my neighborhood that would necessitate the installation of speed humps.
Where is the study or data supporting this? The sign on Seventh Avenue does not indicate the
reasoning for the "traffic calming" and I would like to see any data or reasoning supporting this
proposal.
Is there a proposed installation on Melrose Ave by West High as well? As I can guess that a
complaint has been made due to the speed of vehicles entering / exiting City High on
Morningside Drive and College Street, and I would be shocked if there isn't a similar issue by
students at West High. While I understand that Seventh Avenue is in a residential area, installing
speed humps will ruin the flow of traffic between Glendale Road and Court Street.
I view this as an unnecessary solution to a problem that does not exist, and as noted above,
passionately oppose the installation of speed humps on Seventh Avenue!
Sincerely,
Dave Cusick
1714 Wilson St.
Iowa City
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From: Dave Parsons <dcparsons@tallgrassbiz.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 6:17 PM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: 7th Ave. Traffic Calming Program
We lost our card and missed the voting deadline, other than that we're doing great. If it's not too late, please cast our
vote(s) in favor. Thanks!
Dave Parsons & LuAnn Reynolds
103 South 7th Ave.
Sent from my iPad
Sarah Walz
From: ron pardekooper <rjpardekooper@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 8:37 AM
To: Sarah Walz
Cc: rjpardekooper@gmail.com
Subject: Seventh Ave Proposed Speed Hump locations
I missed the dead line for sending this in but my wife and I are in compete agreement to have these speed humps put in
place between Glendale and East Court street. Many families have small children in this area and play with each other
crossing this area. People travel at excessive speed to get from the Glendale stop sign to the one on East Court. This is
also a major walk route for City High students.
The proposed speed humps would make the area much safer.
Appreciate your consideration for action.
Regards,
Ron Pardekooper
231 South 7th Ave
Iowa City, Iowa 52245.
Sarah Walz
From: Jane Collins <janelovesbats@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, March 11, 2016 3:31 PM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: 7th Avenue Concerns
Dear Ms. Walz and members of the Iowa City City Council:
I'm writing this letter IN SUPPORT of the proposed 7th Avenue traffic -calming measures that will be voted
upon in early April. I live at 310 S. 7th Avenue and frequently work from home. All day long I see traffic
whizzing past my house at well over 25 miles per hour. Something must be done, or there's going to be a
terrible tragedy. I've seen far too many close calls, involving dogs, cats, elderly folks, and even children.
From Court Street to Wilson alone, there are 10 children, some of them just toddlers. One or two of the children
are special needs. On nearby College Court, there lives a young man who uses a wheel chair. Because of
significant motor impairments, he often struggles to get across the street in a safe amount of time, due to the
speeding traffic.
Simply backing out of my driveway is often a lengthy process, as the coast will be clear, but then a car turns
from Court onto 7th Ave and hits the gas, forcing me to pull back up to avoid getting hit.
One Thursday night, a car came speeding right up into my front yard! It hit my garbage can with tremendous
force, sending garbage flying all over my and my neighbor's yard. It sounded like an explosion, and it created a
huge mess for me to clean up.
Additionally, I have a Little Library in my front yard. People - children and adults alike - frequently cross in
front of my house to take or drop off a book or two. I LOVE my library and very much enjoy talking with
people about books (especially kids). I think promoting literacy and neighborliness is incredibly important;
however, if we don't get this traffic calmed down, I'll have to consider removing it due to safety concerns.
Finally, the literature provided by the City clearly states that the speed humps are designed in such a way as to
allow drivers to drive over them comfortably at 25 mph, which is the speed limit. Therefore, the only possible
reason anyone could be against the humps is that it is their preference to ignore the law and drive as quickly as
they want down my street. Safety MUST trump convenience and personal preference; there are lives at stake.
Would you please confirm receipt of this correspondence? Thank you.
Respectfully,
Jane Collins
310 S. 7th Avenue
IC,IA 52245
Sarah Walz
From:
AJ Leman <ajleman@gmail.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, March 29, 2016 1:44 PM
To:
Sarah Walz
Cc:
Kim Leman
Subject:
Speed Humps on 7th Ave
Hello Ms. Walz,
I just wanted to voice our support for the proposed speed humps on 7th Ave. We live on 7th and the traffic is
very fast and we worry about our young children (and our neighbors' children) doing things like simply walking
down the sidewalk. Thanks for your efforts in this area and all the work that you and your team have put into
the study, meeting, and survey - we appreciate it!
Thanks -
AJ & Kim Leman
230 S. 7th Ave.
Iowa City, IA52245
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barb black <bmorseblack@gmail.com>
Thursday, March 31, 2016 2:12 PM
Council
Sarah Walz
speed bumps on Seventh Avenue
FROM: Barb and Greg Black
2 Glendale Circle
Iowa City, IA 52245
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We respectfully urge you to vote against the installation of speed bumps on Seventh Avenue. As neighbors who use this
street several times each day and night, we find speeding at this spot to be no greater problem than in any others in this
neighborhood or in other residential neighborhoods in Iowa City. Glendale Road frequently has drivers well over the 25
mph posted speed. While we support attempts to slow drivers down, it's impractical to consider adding speed bumps to
every street where speeding occurs near residents.
We can only assume that this remedy is likely aimed at City High students and faculty. Speed bumps previously installed
on streets immediately outside of the City High property may have had some impact on speed as drivers draw near and
leave the property. But once beyond those immediate streets, students and others often subsequently increase their
speed. Though a new speed bump on Seventh may slow traffic for those couple of blocks, speeding continues on other
connecting residential streets like College Street, Glendale Road and Ashwood. So, a case could be made to push speed
bumps out ever farther. Our observation would be that the greatest danger to walkers and other drivers is on Court
Street, where entrance and exit is to most student parking.
Studies on speed bumps are inconclusive on their effectiveness and cite creation of new concerns, like drivers moving
closer to the curb to mitigate the impact of the bump. Curbing on Seventh Avenue is quite shallow and someone
attempting to avoid the speed bump could easily be up and on to the sidewalk. One of the most compelling concerns is
that studies also cite hindrance of service vehicles, like refuse trucks and snow plows and, more importantly, emergency
vehicles. Despite being lined with homes, this street actually serves as a connector between the two arterial streets of
Court Street and Rochester Avenue. Impeding the flow of traffic and slowing emergency response times on such a street
may not actually improve overall safety.
Most City High traffic occurs for about half an hour, twice a day. We would suggest that assigning patrol officers to
enforce the speed limit on a random schedule to enforce the speed limit by issuing tickets would likely be more effective
and cost no more than the installation and on-going costs of maintenance of speed bumps.
It's no doubt difficult to refuse residents wanting slower speeds on their street. But installing speed bumps anywhere
residents have this concern is not practical and would make Iowa City an increasingly difficult place to traverse.
Marian Karr
From:
Sarah Walz
Sent:
Friday, April 01, 2016 2:44 PM
To:
Marian Karr
Cc:
Kent Ralston
Subject:
FW: 7th Ave. Traffic Calming
FYI for Council
From: LARISSA LUNDH [mailto:leu26@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, April 01, 2016 2:43 PM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: 7th Ave. Traffic Calming
Dear Ms. Walz and members of the Iowa City Council:
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We are writing this letter in support of the proposed 7th Avenue traffic calming measures.
The demographics have changed over the years to a neighborhood that has many children. The amount of
traffic has also seemed to increase over the years with this road seeming to be a short cut ... or speed cut!
The petition to have the speed study done was initiated after multiple conversations between neighbors, those of
us living closest to Court Street. We were dismayed, although not at all surprised with the results. This end of
the street within 3 houses of the stop sign is averaging 10 mph over the speed limit!
While the start time and release time of school adds to the amount of traffic, the SPEED of the traffic is over the
speed limit at all times of the day and night.
It is our understanding that speed humps allow traffic to drive at 25 mph - the current residential speed limit,
with no problem. Therefore, we request that you approve the measure to place speed humps on this road in an
effort to maintain the safety of the residents who live in this neighborhood.
Respectfully,
John and Larissa Lundh
306 S. 7th Ave.
Iowa City, IA 52245
Marian Karr
From: Sarah Walz
Sent: Monday, April 04, 2016 7:53 AM
To: Marian Karr
Subject: FW: Speed humps on Seventh Avenue
Please forward to the City Council.
From: cyclophil@aol.com [mailto:cyclophil@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2016 2:23 PM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: Speed humps on Seventh Avenue
Hello Sarah,
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I live not far around the corner from the Seventh and Glendale intersection, and I use Seventh Avenue from Glendale to
Friendship St. and back several times a week, because it is an arterial street in this part of Iowa City. I agree that traffic
should not go over 25 mph on Seventh, but if the speed humps are similar to those on Morningside and Lowell streets
[which are not arterial], cars will be quite shaken if they try to go the speed limit of 25 [as I recently discovered during a
test]. So if speed humps are placed on Seventh Avenue, please have them engineered low enough that traffic can still
move along comfortably at 25 mph on this arterial street, while making it less comfortable for those traveling faster.
Thank you,
Phil Heckel
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FW: 7th Ave
From: L P [mailto:protts@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, April 04, 2016 12:10 PM
To: Sarah Walz
Subject: RE: 7th Ave
Sarah:
I intended to email you before, I hope this isn't too late.
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My biggest question for the City Council is regarding the impact of speed humps on 7th Ave, on the
surrounding streets as people take alternate routes. I live around the corner on Court St, which is a very fast
street. I would be interested to know if a speed study has been done on Court, and then the considerations for
increased traffic and potentially higher speeds. As I've talked with friends and neighbors in the area and on 7th,
I understand the question of speed - and I know I'm one of many that also want to discuss the ripple effect and
additional considerations of other streets if speed humps are installed on 7th.
Thanks!
Luke
(Luke Prottsman.)
Prepared by: Sarah Walz, Acting Traffic Engineering Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5239
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS ON
SEVENTH AVENUE, BETWEEN GLENDALE ROAD AND COURT STREET
WHEREAS, the City Council has established a traffic calming program for the City of Iowa City for
the purpose of considering neighborhood traffic calming projects; and
WHEREAS, the residents of Seventh Avenue, between Glendale Road and Court Street, have
gone through the process of considering a traffic calming project according to the City Council's
approved procedure; and
WHEREAS, a survey of households located on property abutting Seventh Avenue, between
Glendale Road and Court Street, has been conducted in accordance with the approved traffic
calming program, and a 72% majority of respondents has indicated support for installation of
speed humps; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds said proposal to be in the public interest and is consistent with
its adopted traffic calming program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
1. The proposal for the installation of speed humps on Seventh Avenue, between Glendale
Road and Court Street, is hereby approved.
2. City staff is directed to proceed with the installation of speed humps on Seventh Avenue.
3. The installation will be reevaluated in one year by neighborhood survey in accordance
with the City Council's approved procedure.
Passed and approved this day of 120
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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