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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-10-02 ResolutionPrepared by: City Clerk's Office, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5043 RESOLUTION NO. 18-275 RESOLUTION TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Dancing Permit as provided by law is hereby granted to the following named person and at the following described locations upon his/her filing an application, having endorsed thereon the certificates of the proper city officials as to having complied with all regulations and ordinances, having a valid beer, liquor, or wine license/permit, to wit: Studio 13 — 13 S. Linn St. Passed and approved this 2nd day of October 2018 MAYOR ' pproved by ATTEST: C CLERK City Attorney's Office It was moved by Salih and seconded by Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: Mims the ABSENT: x Botchway-vacancy Cole Mims Salih Taylor Thomas Throgmorton Item Number: 5.c. tr 'cmgz�, CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org October 2, 2018 1. Resolution to issue Dancing Permit to Corridor Entertainment LC, dba Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St. ATTACHMENTS: Description Dancing Permit W Prepared by: Steven J. Rackis, ICHA Administrator 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-887-6065 RESOLUTION NO. 18-276 Resolution adopting the Iowa City Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) administrative plan. Whereas, the City Council of the City of Iowa City functions as the Iowa City Housing Authority and the Department of Housing and Urban Development requires the adoption of a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan; Whereas, modifying targeted preferences (Chapter 5.2.2 of HCVP Administrative Plan) constitutes a significant amendment to the HCVP Administrative Plan; Whereas, creating a project -based voucher (PBV) program (New Chapter 17 of HCVP Administrative Plan) constitutes a significant amendment to the HCVP Administrative Plan; and, Whereas, the HCV Administrative Plan, as amended, should be approved. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that: 1. The HCV Administrative Plan, with amendments, be adopted as the policy of the Iowa,City Housing Authority; and, 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify appropriate copies of this resolution together with any necessary certifications as may be required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Passed and approved this 2nd day of October '2018 G. M yor ATTEST'1- Citq Clerk Appr `:- - City Attorney's Office It was moved by Salih and seconded by Mims the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: x Botchway — Vacant seat x Cole x Mims x Salih x Taylor x Thomas x Throgmorton Item Number: 6.a. CITY OF IOWA CITY -� COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 2, 2018 Resolution adopting the Iowa City Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) Administrative Plan. Prepared By: Steven J. Rackis, Housing Administrator, Iowa City Housing Authority Reviewed By: Tracy Hightshoe, Director, Neighborhood and Development Services. Erika Kubly, Coordinator, Neighborhood Services. Fiscal Impact: No impact Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: Housing and Community Development Commission reviewed and recommended approval by unanimous vote at their September 20, 2018 meeting. Attachments: Resolution Executive Summary: The purpose of the HCV P Administrative Plan is to: • Establish policies for issues not covered under Federal regulations for the HCVP and Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS) programs administered by the I CHA. • The provisions of this Administrative Plan govern administration of the HCVP and FSS programs administered by the I CHA. Background /Analysis: The need for affordable housing in Johnson County, Iowa, is well-documented, as is the lack of resources to develop "brick and mortar" solutions to meet our county's affordable housing demand. Absent "brick and mortar" development, affordable housing providers need to maximize existing resources to make housing affordable for very low-income, extremely low-income, and homeless individuals/households with a disabling condition. To this end, the ICHA proposes using up to 5% of our authorized tenant -based vouchers for project -based voucher (PBV) assistance (approximately 61 out of 1215 total vouchers). Therefore, the ICHA proposes the following significant amendments to Chapter 5.2.2 Preferences and creating a project -based voucher program by adding Chapter 17. The entire HCVP Administrative Plan, with the proposed changes, can be found at the ICHA website www.icgov.org/icha under Housing Authority documents. Significant amendment 1: Chapter 5.2.2 Targeted Preferences: Replace individuals referred by Housing First FUSE with individuals referred by Shelter House for HUD funded Permanent Supportive Housing (e.g., Fairweather Lodge, Cross Park Place). Significant Amendment 2: Adding Chapter 17 creating a project -based voucher (PBV) program: The ICHA manages the Federally -funded HCVR These vouchers are "tenant -based," meaning families can use them to rent any private apartment that meets program guidelines. PBV vouchers, in contrast, are attached to a specific unit whose landlord contracts with the local public housing agency to rent the unit to low-income families. Families in both programs contribute 30 percent of their income for rent and utilities; the voucher pays the difference between the tenant contribution and the unit's total rent and utility costs. Benefits of the Iowa City Housing Authority's PBV program: 1. Provide supportive services to voucher tenants. Some tenants, like the chronically homeless, elderly, and people with disabilities, might need additional services to maintain stable housing and their health. Attaching PBVs to a number of units in the same property can enable service providers to work more efficiently with residents and improve access to services. PBVs are particularly well suited to create permanent supportive housing. 2. Help families secure units where it may be hard to use vouchers. Living in lower - poverty neighborhoods can benefit both voucher holders and their children, but families with vouchers may be unfamiliar with such neighborhoods or have difficulty finding willing landlords, or their voucher may not pay the market rent in these neighborhoods. In neighborhoods with low vacancy rates, stiff competition for available units exacerbates these problems. PBVs lower many of those barriers by creating dedicated units for low-income families. Goals of the Iowa City Housing Authority's PBV program: 1. Collaborate with local agencies participating in the Continuum of Care/Coordinated Entry service delivery system to promote the development of Permanent Supportive Housing options and ensure prioritization of placement for individuals/households demonstrating highest need. 2. Provide incentives to affordable housing developers to build scattered site housing for extremely low-income and very low-income families on City assisted properties. ATTACHMENTS: Description Resolution Prepared by: Chief Jody Malherly, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5271 Resolution Number. 18-277 Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Support Services and Field Operations Division of the Police Department and the AFSCME pay plan by deleting one Community Service Officer position from Field Operations and adding one full-time CSO — Support Services Assistant position to the Support Services Division Whereas, Resolution No. 18-63, adopted by the City Council on March 6, 2018 authorized budgeted positions in the Police Department for Fiscal Year 2019; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 17-14, adopted by the City Council on January 3, 2017 established a classification and compensation plan for AFSCME employees; and Whereas, There is a vacancy created by an internal transfer of a community service officer in the Field Operations Division; and Whereas, The addition of a community service officer to the Support Services Division by creating a community service officer -support services assistant operationally serves the Police Department better by diverting resources to address backlog and scheduling issues. Now Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa that: The budgeted positions in the Police Department be amended by: 1. Deleting one full-time Community Service Officer position from the Field Operations Division. 2. Adding one full-time CSO- Support Services Assistant position to the Support Services Division. The AFSCME pay plan be amended by adding the position CSO — Support Services Assistant position to grade 6. Passed and approved this 2nd day of October , 20 18 May ,Z:Approved by Attest: 6 46ity Clerk City Attorneys Office It was moved by Salih and seconded by Mims the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Botchway (vacant) Cole Mims Salih _ Taylor Thomas Throgmorton M11 Item Number: 6.b. CITY OF IOWA CITY -� COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 2, 2018 Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Support Services and Field Operations Division of the Police Department and the AFSCME pay plan by deleting one Community Service Officer position from Field Operations and adding one full-time CSO — Support Services Assistant position to the Support Services Division. Prepared By: Denise Brotherton, Captain Reviewed By: Jody Matherly, Police Chief Geoff Fruin, City Manager Fiscal Impact: No Impact Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: Resolution Executive Summary: Currently there is a vacancy created by an internal transfer of a community service officer. As a result of this vacancy, there has been an evaluation of Departmental needs. The current and projected evidence workload cannot be accomplished by the two full-time positions assigned to the Property Room Unit. Reallocating a community service officer from Field Operations Division to assist with the evidence workload and assist with the stationmaster duties better meets the needs of the organization. The addition of a community service officer to the Support Services Division by creating a Community Service Officer- Support Services Assistant operationally serves the Police Department better by diverting resources to address a backlog in the Evidence Division and scheduling challenges for the stationmasters. This position will maintain and help support these divisions and better meets the needs of the organization. Background /Analysis: The Property Room Unit consists of one evidence custodian and one community service officer. The community service officer is assigned to locate and make copies of video for the City and County Attorney's Offices. With the increase of video sources and court requests the community service officer is unable to assist with evidence intake and destruction. The evidence custodian is unable to keep up with the lost and found property and timely return of property to community members due to increases in workload and absence of support from the community service officer. The Stationmasters consist of five full time and two hourly employees. This is a twenty-four hour, seven day a week staffed position. There are consistent staffing issues to provide adequate shift coverage and additional scheduling challenges. The CSO -Support Services Assistant will provide additional help to alleviate the workload in the Property Room Unit and Support Services and assist with the scheduling challenges with the Stationmasters. The fiscal impact of deleting one community service officer position from Field Operations and adding one full-time Community Service Officer -Support Services Assistant to the Support Services Division is cost neutral. ATTACHMENTS: Description Resolution Page 28 of 41 6G Prepared by. Anne Russett, Senior Planner, 410 E. Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5251 (SUB16-00010) Resolution no. 18-278 Resolution approving the extraterritorial final plat of Glenwood Springs — Part Two, Johnson County, Iowa. Whereas, the owner, Glenwood Springs LLC, filed with the City Clerk the final plat of Glenwood Springs — Part Two, Johnson County, Iowa; and Whereas, said subdivision is located on the following -described real estate in Johnson County, Iowa, to wit: OUTLOT "B" OF GLENWOOD SPRINGS - PART ONE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF LYING WITHIN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. SAID GLENWOOD SPRINGS - PART TWO CONTAINS 8.51 ACRES, AND SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. Whereas, this property is within the City's extraterritorial review area; and 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 conditional 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 (2017) and all other state and local requirements. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that: The said final plat and subdivision located on the above-described real estate be and the same are hereby approved. 2. The City accepts the conditional dedication of the streets, easements as provided by agreement and by law. 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 certify and send plat and supporting documents to the office of Planning and Zoning of Johnson County, Iowa. All recording expense is the responsibility of the owner/subdivider. Passed and approved this 2nd day of October 20 1$ It was moved by Salih and seconded D9 dims the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: Book: 5859 Page: 713 Seq:28 Page 29 of 41 (OUNTI ���Resolution No. 18-278 tV\] Page 2 p Approved by y ' 8Y Clerk City Attorney's Office 2 IFj . _ J 1�yes Nays: Absent: x Botchway- Vacant Seat x Cole x Mims x Salih x Taylor x Thomas x Throgmorton ppdedMNm ftkftcd .d Book: 5859 Page: 713 Seq:29 Item Number: 6.c. tr 'cmgz�l CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org October 2, 2018 Resolution approving extraterritorial final plat of Glenwood Springs - Part Two, Johnson County, Iowa. (SUB18-00010) ATTACHMENTS: Description Staff Report Resolution To: City Council Item: SUB18-00010 Glenwood Springs - Part Two GENERAL INFORMATION: STAFFREPORT Prepared by: Luke Foelsch, Planning Intern Date: October 2, 2018 Applicant: Hodge Construction 711 S. Gilbert St. Iowa City, IA 52240 319-354-2233 kdigmann @yahoo.com, andyh@hodgeconstruction.com Contact Person: Ron Amelon 1917 S. Gilbert St. Iowa City, IA 52240 319-351-8282 namelon @mmsconsultants.net Property Owner: Glenwood Springs, LLC 1434 Compton Place P.O. Box 1208 Iowa City, IA 52244 319-631-8072 kevin@builtbyhbd.com Requested Action: Final plat approval Purpose: To allow for the development of Glenwood Springs - Part Two, a 7 -lot, 8.52 -acre residential subdivision Location: East of Dane Rd SW and south of Highway 218 Location Map: Size: Existing Land Use and Zoning: Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: Comprehensive Plan: File Date: 60 Day Limitation Period: 2 8.52 acres County Residential (R) North: Highway 218 - County Residential (R) South: Agricultural - County Residential (R) East: Highway 218 - County Residential (R) West: Agricultural - County Residential (R) Johnson County Fringe Area Agreement (Fringe Area C) September 13", 2018 November 12", 2018 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The applicant, Hodge Construction, is requesting approval for the final plat of Glenwood Springs - Part Two, a 7 -lot residential subdivision located east of Dane Rd SW and south of Highway 218. The preliminary plat for Glenwood Springs was approved in July 2016. This property is located outside the Iowa City Corporate Limits, but within the 2 -mile extraterritorial area. It is located in Fringe Area C, just beyond the growth area limit located along Highway 218. The final plat is generally compliant with the approved preliminary plat. ANALYSIS: The preliminary plat of Glenwood Springs included two streets, Sierra Terrace SW and Palisade Place SW. The final plat of Glenwood Springs - Part Two includes seven lots with access via Palisade Place SW. The preliminary plat shows seven lots in this area. The arrangement of the lots is similar to that in the preliminary plat and all lots meet the 40,000 - square foot minimum lot size required by the County in the Single -Family Residential (R) zone. Approval of the preliminary platwas subjectto a condition requiring dedication of Dane Road public right-of-way. This requirement was satisfied in 2018 during the final plat approval process for Glenwood Springs - Part One. The preliminary plat also required an easement to allow access to Palisade Place SW if the adjacent property develops for a residential subdivision in the future. The legal documents include an access easement for Palisade Place SW and also indicate that it will be held in private ownership until Glenwood Springs - Part Two is annexed into the City, at which point said street will be dedicated to the public. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of SUB18-00010, the final plat of Glenwood Springs Part Two, a 7 -lot, 8.52 -acre residential subdivision located east of Dane Rd SW and south of Highway 218 subject to approval of construction drawings and legal papers by the City Engineer and City Attorney. PGDUafi Repo tub1B-0 Mglenwo springs pmt Iwo staff re do mrdou 3 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Maps 2. Final Plat Approved by: .J , Danielle Sitzman, AICP, Development Services Coordinator Department of Neighborhood and Development Services PGDUaff Repo tubl&00010glenwo springs part two staff re do mrdou FINAL PLAT GLENWOOD SPRINGS — PART TVA A RES.BDNISION OF ANTLOT "B' OF GLEMiWOD SPRINGS- PART ONE JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA e-)L'lh'W A 1 J 4ffL1 LEGEND AND NOTESLEN ODA RING PART TLROL.x ON No 1 A LOCATION MAP v�LRAL PRNNENI RECORDED PLAT THEPEFF LIPP VHTIN THE Al -L' JEST SUARTER OF TH L "M IN'S PART TOR FGATAIN3 b.51 AUR A FUEL— TO �xnxnAE� On nx.xPANPART TOR F.WFIN3 b.51 AUFF-A -ARESENTA ANIP IN" AM ND o mn-�nan .... �x ��nuMEIN. , RR AF EIM GIN' nIxnnrEA.�I, S— ONFrZ E— t LIT ..L.I -FYS./' smam cn u,c. mx p nur FegNEX, NEIL n to 0 Oc o-• Y° 1.5� TA ° Alf+- f iAl'y o 11 �^ N 'R '-0` oI i €/ 6 a _ -rn °�-�sunno-LPuoce�s�aJ 12. "ri a .,. I�"om An rn_L o - Ilk -1- L T ArrITVR &-TH L ff Dv,- —T Mzx El Prepared by: Brett Zimmerman, Public Warks, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5044 Resolution No. 18-279 Resolution accepting the work for the sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, subdrains, sidewalk, and paving public improvements for West Side Estates Phase One, 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 approved by the Engineering Division. Sanitary sewer, storm sewer, subdrains, and water main improvements for West Side Estates Phase One, as constructed by Maxwell Construction, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa Paving and sidewalk improvements for West Side Estates Phase One, as constructed by Metro Pavers, Inc. of Iowa City, 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 Whereas, the traffic control signs have been installed. 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 2nd day of October , 2018 Ma or Attest G. P ) City Clerk It was moved by Salih and seconded by adopted, and upon roll call there were: Approved by �La w rmtt %vim City Attorney's Offices/ o/,Ijg Mims the Resolution be Ayes: Nays: Absent: X Vacant - Botchway X Cole X Dickens X Mims X Taylor X Thomas X Throgmorton Item Number: 6.d. CITY OF IOWA CITY -� COUNCIL ACTION REPORT 10%0AUT0§0-0- �=q October 2, 2018 Resolution accepting the work for the sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, subdrains, sidewalk, and paving public improvements for West Side Estates Phase One, and declaring public improvements open for public access and use. Prepared By: Brett Zimmerman, Civil Engineer Reviewed By: Jason Havel, City Engineer Ron Knoche, Public Works Director Geoff Fruin, City Manager Fiscal Impact: None Recommendations: Staff: Approval C •11"1•1 ►n Attachments: Engineer's Report Resolution Executive Summary: West Side Estates Phase One is an 81 -lot, 27.95 -acre residential subdivision located north of Rohret Road and west of Lake Shore Drive. Background /Analysis: The construction of the sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, subdrains, sidewalk and paving public improvements for West Side Estates Phase One have been completed in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications on file with the Engineering Division of the City of Iowa City. ATTACHMENTS: Description Engineer's Report Resolution Noun 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 September 24, 2018 Honorable Mayor and City Council Iowa City, Iowa Re: West Side Estates Phase One Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilpersons: I hereby certify that the construction of the sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, subdrains, sidewalk and paving improvements for West Side Estates Phase One 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, storm sewer, subdrains and water main improvements as constructed by Maxwell Construction, Inc, of Iowa City, Iowa, and paving improvements as constructed by Metro Pavers, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa I recommend that the above -referenced improvements be accepted by the City of Iowa City. Sincerely, Jason Havel, P.E. City Engineer CM Prepared by: Jason Reichert, Public Works, 410 E. Washington St., lova City, IA 52240 (319)3565416 Resolution No. 18-280 Resolution rejecting bids received on September 27, 2018 for the Hickory Hill Park Improvements Project Whereas, two (2) bids were received on September 27, 2018 for the Hickory Hill Park Improvements Project and the low bid exceeded the Engineer's Estimate by 47%; and Whereas, the Department of Public Works recommends that the Council reject all bids. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that all bids received on September 27, 2018 for the Hickory Hill Park Improvements Project are rejected. Passed and approved this 2nd day of October 2018 M or A prove Ai f / `, Attest :. - , % —1 Q City Clerk City Attorney's Office It was moved by Salih and seconded by Mims the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: Ayes: Nays: Absent: X Vacant — Botchway seat X Cole X Mims X Salih X Taylor X Thomas X Throgmorton NOTICE TO BIDDERS HICKORY HILL PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, until 2:00 P.M. on the 27 day of September, 2018. Sealed proposals will be opened immediately thereafter. Bids submitted by fax machine shall not be deemed a "sealed bid" for purposes of this Project. Proposals received after this deadline will be returned to the bidder unopened. Proposals will be acted upon by the City Council at a meeting to be held in the Emma J. Harvat Hall at 7:00 P.M. on the 2 day of October, 2018, or at special meeting called for that purpose. There is a recommended pre-bid meeting. This will start at 11:00 AM local time on Wednesday, September 18, 2018 in the Hickory Hill Park shelter, located at Hickory Hill Park, at the intersection of East Davenport Street and East Bloomington Street, Iowa City, Iowa. The Project will involve: remove and replace aggregate trail, relocate aggregate trail, install water bars to improve site drainage, install trench drains and subdrains, construct three new pedestrian bridges and associated abutments, stabilization of secondary bridge revetment, install PCC trailhead walk, replace PCC ADA curb ramps (3), fabricate and install park identification signs (3), fabricate and install primary trail mark signs (4), fabricate and install secondary trail marker signs (8), fabricate and install interpretive marker sign (1), remove existing vegetation (including some trees), furnish and install seed, fertilizer, and mulch throughout project to provide restoration, other work associated with parks and trails reconstruction. All work is to be done in strict compliance with the plans and specifications prepared by RDG Planning & Design, & HBK Engineering, of Iowa, which have heretofore been approved by the City Council, and are on file for public examination in the Office of the City Clerk. Each proposal shall be completed on a form furnished by the City and must be submitted in a sealed envelope. In addition, a separate sealed envelope shall be submitted containing a completed Bidder Status Form and a bid bond executed by a corporation authorized to contract as a surety in the State of Iowa, in the sum of 10% of the bid. The bid security shall be made payable to the TREASURER OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, and shall be forfeited to the City of Iowa City in the event the successful bidder fails to enter into a contract within ten (10) calendar days of the City Council's award of the contract and post bond satisfactory to the City ensuring the faithful performance of the contract and maintenance of said Project, if required, pursuant to the provisions of this notice and the other contract documents. The City shall retain the bid security furnished by the successful bidder until the approved contract form has been executed, a bond has been filed by the bidder guaranteeing the performance of the contract, and the contract and bond have been approved by the City. The City shall promptly return the checks or bidder's bonds of unsuccessful bidders to the bidders as soon as the successful bidder is determined or within thirty days, whichever is sooner. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a bond in an amount equal to one hun- dred percent (100%) of the contract price, said bond to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the City, and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor, and also protect and save harmless the City from all claims and damages of any kind AF -1 maintenance of the improvement for a period of five (5) year(s) from and after its completion and formal acceptance by the City Council. The following limitations shall apply to this Project: • Working Days: 120 • Substantial Completion Date: June 1, 2019 • Final Completion Date: June 15, 2019 • Specified Start Date: October 8, 2018 The plans, specifications and proposed contract documents may be examined at the office of the City Clerk. Copies of said plans and specifications and form of proposal blanks may be secured at Rapids Reproduction, Iowa City, Iowa, by bona fide bidders. Contact Jill Chambers to order 319-354-5950 orjillc@rapidserpro.com A $50.00 deposit or current MBI/ABC Plans Request Card, made payable to (Owner or architect/engineer name) is required. A second , nonrefundable check for $30.00 payable to Rapids Reproductions shall be included if shipping is desired. Mail Deposit and Shipping and handling to: Rapids Reproductions 415 Highland Ave Ste 100 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Deposit will be refunded if Bid Documents are returned complete, undamaged, unmarked and reusable, within 14 days of award of the project by City Council in re- usable condition. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of deposit. Electronic bidding documents will be available online at: www.rapidsrepro.com 1. Go to www.rapidsreproplanroom.com 2. Log in or: 3. Click on "go" next to Register Now 4. Direct any questions to: 1-800-383-1223. Prospective bidders are advised that the City of Iowa City desires to employ minority contractors and subcontractors on City projects. A listing of minority contractors can be obtained from the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals at (515) 281-5796 and the Iowa Department of Transportation Contracts Office at (515) 239-1422. Bidders shall list on the Form of Proposal the names of persons, firms, companies or other parties with whom the bidder intends to subcontract. This list shall include the type of work and approximate subcontract amount(s). The Contractor awarded the contract shall submit a list on the Form of Agreement of the proposed subcontractors, together with quantities, unit prices and extended dollar amounts. By virtue of statutory authority, preference must be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa, and to Iowa domestic labor, to the extent lawfully required under Iowa Statutes. The Iowa reciprocal resident bidder preference law applies to this Project. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and also reserves the right to AF -2 waive technicalities and irregularities. Posted upon order of the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa. KELLIE FRUEHLING, CITY CLERK AF -3 Prepared by: Jason Reichart, Public Works, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5416 Resolution No. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the M or to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for cons ction of the ickory Hill Park Improvements Project Whereas, of , has submitt/the owest responsible bid of $ for construction of the above-named project; an Whereas, funds r this project are available in the Hic ry Hill Park & Trail Redesign & Development accou t # R4224' and Whereas, the City Engi er and City Manager are autho ' ed to execute change orders according to the City's Purchasing licy as they may become n cessary in the construction of the above- named project. Now, therefore, be it resolved byXhe City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that 1. The contract for the performance and payment statements. 2. The Mayor is hereby construction of the ab adequate performance program statements. Passed and approved this Attest : City Clerk It was moved adopted, and roll call there were: Ayes: 1 of he above-named project is hereby awarded to to the condition that awardee secure adequate urance certificates, and contract compliance program to Nn and the City Clerk to attest the contract for projeN subject to the condition that awardee secure nt bond, 'nsurance certificates, and contract compliance day of Iviayor and seconded by Nays: 2018 by City Attorneylk Office Absent: the Resolution be Vacant — Bot Cole Mims Salih Taylor Thomas Throgmorton ( .2 Late Handouts Distributed Ip` e, Prepared by: Jason Reichert, Public Works, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5416 Resolution No. (Date) Resolution rejecting bids received on September 27, 2018 for the Hickory Hill Park Improvements Project Whereas, two (2) bids were received on September 27, 2018 for the Hickory Hill Park Improvements Project and the low bid exceeded the Engineer's Estimate by 47%, and Whereas, the Department of Public Works recommends that the Council reject all bids. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that all bids received on September 27, 2018 for the Hickory Hill Park Improvements Project are rejected. Passed and approved this day of Attest City Clerk It was moved by adopted, and upon roll call there were: Ayes: Mayor 2018 /�A provedty� City Attorney's Office and seconded by Nays: Absent: the Resolution be Vacant — Botchway seat Cole Mims Salih Taylor Thomas Throgmorton Item Number: 6.e. CITY OF IOWA CITY -� COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 2, 2018 (Revised) Hickory Hill Park Improvements - Resolution rejecting bids received on September 27, 2018 for the Hickory Hill Park Improvements Project. Prepared By: Jason Reichart, Civil Engineer Reviewed By: Juli Seydell-Johnson, Parks and Recreation Director Jason Havel, City Engineer Ron Knoche, Public Works Director Geoff Fruin, City Manager Fiscal Impact: Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: Resolution Executive Summary: Bids for this project were opened on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Staff is reviewing the bids and an updated Council Action Report and recommendation for award will be presented to Council at its meeting on Tuesday, October 2nd. Background /Analysis: A Master Plan was completed for Hickory Hill Park in 2016. Creation of this Master Plan included input from members of the Friends of Hickory Hill along with public comment at a series of public meetings as well as on-line comments. This project implements the highest priorities of this plan including stabilizing and enhancing primary trail routes throughout the park, realigning a trail section in the eastern portion to prevent damage from erosion, replacing trail bridges and adding directional signage throughout the park. The Hickory Hill Park Improvements Project includes clearing and grubbing; aggregate trail construction; stormwater drainage improvements including water bars, subdrain and rip -rap; three new pedestrian bridges including one (1) timber and two (2) pre-engineered steel bridges and concrete abutments; ADA sidewalk improvements; and new signage and Winding throughout the park. ATTACHMENTS: Description Revised Resolution -late handout 10/1 Resolution 1,G Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Assistant City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5030 RESOLUTION NO. 18-281 Resolution setting public hearing for October 16, 2018, on a proposal to convey a single-family home located at 616 Fairchild Street. Whereas, the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program is an effort by the City to encourage home ownership and reinvestment in designated neighborhoods surrounding the University of Iowa; and Whereas, the City purchases rental units located in designated neighborhoods surrounding the University of Iowa, rehabilitates them, and then sells them to income -eligible buyers; and Whereas, the City purchased and rehabilitated a single family home located at 516 Fairchild Street, Iowa City; and Whereas, the City has received an offer to purchase 516 Fairchild Street for the principal sum of $220,000; and Whereas, this sale would provide affordable housing in a designated area surrounding the University of Iowa; and Whereas, this sale is conditioned on the family securing adequate financing for the purchase of the home. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that: 1. The City Council does hereby declare its intent to convey a single family home located at 516 Fairchild Street, Iowa City, Iowa, also known as part of Lot 6 in Block 35, Iowa City, Iowa, for the sum of $220,000. 2. A public hearing on said proposal should be and is hereby set for October 16, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in Emma J. Harvat Hall of the Iowa City City Hall, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk, and that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause notice of said public hearing to be published as provided by law. Resolution No. 18-281 Page 2 It was moved by salih and seconded by Mims the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: x Vacant — Botchway Seat x Cole X Mims X Salih X Taylor x Thomas X— Throgmorton Passed and approved this 2nd day of October , 2018. M OR ATTEST: CI CLERK Approved by City Attorney's Office Item Number: 7.c. CITY OF IOWA CITY -� COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 2, 2018 Resolution setting a public hearing for October 16, 2018, on a proposal to convey a single-family home located at 516 Fairchild Street. Prepared By: Erika Kubly, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Reviewed By: Tracy Hightshoe, NDS Director Fiscal Impact: The assessed value of 516 Fairchild at the time of purchase was $144,810. The sale price will be $220,000. There will be no impact on the general fund for ongoing operating expenses. Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: Before and After Photos Resolution Setting Public Hearing Executive Summary: On October 2, 2018, City Council will set a public hearing for October 16, 2018 to consider a resolution authorizing conveyance of 516 Fairchild Street as part of the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program. This will be the 65th home sold as part of the program. Background /Analysis: Under the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program, the City proposes to sell 516 Fairchild Street for $220,000. The City purchased the home for $145,000. The amount of rehabilitation needed for this home exceeded our typical rehabilitation budget due to the condition of the home and several modifications were necessary to return it to a single family home. The property was a high occupancy duplex, maintained at a minimum standard. City funds were used to rehabilitate and sell the home to an eligible buyer. 516 Fairchild was built in 1904 and has over 1,200 square feet of living space including three bedrooms and one bathroom. In addition to returning the home to single-family use, renovations included an all new kitchen and bathroom, new flooring, interior and exterior paint, windows, updated electrical and plumbing, new furnace, air conditioner, water heater, and roof. The home is required to be owner -occupied for 30 years. This home is located in the Northside Neighborhood across the street from North Market Square Park. It is in an area where there is a mix of owner -occupied and rental properties, and will be an asset to the neighborhood and community. ATTACHMENTS: Description Before and After Photos Resolution Setting Public Hearing 1 T 1 ;rl tit CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE 516 Fairchild - Before Renovations 1 T 1 -tee...._ CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE 516 Fairchild - After Renovations 0 Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Assistant City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5030 RESOLUTION NO. 18-282 Resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home located at 727 North Lucas Street. Whereas, the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program is an effort by the City to encourage home ownership and reinvestment in designated neighborhoods surrounding the University of Iowa; and Whereas, the City purchases rental units located in designated neighborhoods surrounding the University of Iowa, rehabilitates them, and then sells them to income -eligible buyers; and Whereas, the City purchased and rehabilitated a single family home located at 727 North Lucas Street, Iowa City; and Whereas, the City has received an offer to purchase 727 North Lucas Street for the principal sum of $207,450; and Whereas, on September 18, 2018, the City Council adopted a Resolution proposing to convey its interest in 727 North Lucas Street, authorizing public notice of the proposed conveyance, and setting the date and time for the public hearing; and Whereas, following the public hearing on the proposed conveyance, the City Council finds that the conveyance is in the public interest. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that Upon the direction of the City Attorney, the Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to execute a warranty deed conveying the City's interest in 727 North Lucas Street, legally described as part of Lot 1, Block 12, Iowa City, Iowa. 2. The City Attorney is hereby authorized to deliver said warranty deed and to carry out any actions necessary to consummate the conveyance required by law. It was moved by Aims and seconded by Cole the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: Resolution No. 18-282 Page 2 AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: % Vacant — Botchway Seat X Cole X Mims X Salih X Taylor X Thomas X Throgmorton Passed and approved this 2nd day of October _,2018. `. M OR ATTEST: I /� CI CLERK Approved by S - C) S' City Attorney's Office Item Number: 10. CITY OF IOWA CITY -� COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 2, 2018 Resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home located at 727 North Lucas Street. Prepared By: Erika Kubly, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Reviewed By: Tracy Hightshoe, NDS Director Fiscal Impact: The assessed value of 727 N. Lucas at the time of purchase was $194,040. The sale price will be $207,450. There will be no impact on the general fund for ongoing expenses. Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: Before and After Photos Resolution Executive Summary: On October 2, 2018, City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution authorizing the conveyance of 727 North Lucas Street as part of he UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program. This will be the 64th home sold under the program. Background /Analysis: Under the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program, the City proposes to sell 727 North Lucas Street for $207,450. The City purchased the home for $190,000. City funds were used to rehabilitate and sell the home to an eligible buyer. Renovations include kitchen and bathroom updates, new flooring, structural repairs, and a new roof. The home is required to be owner - occupied for 30 years. Built in 1920, this home has 1,370 square feet of finished living space, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The home has a unique brick exterior and is located within the Brown Street Historic District. The home is located in an area where there is a mix of owner -occupied and rental properties. The renovated home will be an asset to the neighborhood and community. ATTACHMENTS: Description Before and After Photos Resolution Authorizing Conveyance 727 N. Lucas - Before Renovations 1 T 1 -tee...._ CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE 727 N. Lucas - After Renovations _I I 'AdOAO 1 T 1 -tee...._ CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE Prepared by: Sarah Walz, Assistant Transportation Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5239 Resolution no. 18-283 Resolution authorizing the installation of speed humps on Highland Avenue, between Boyrum Street and Keokuk 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 Highland Avenue, between Boyrum Street and Keokuk Street, have successfully completed the traffic calming process according to the City Council's approved procedure; and Whereas, a neighborhood survey has been conducted in accordance with the approved traffic calming program and an 81 % majority of respondents indicated they are in favor 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: The proposal for speed humps on Highland Avenue, between Boyrum Street and Keokuk Street, is hereby approved. 2. City staff is directed to proceed with the installation of speed humps between Boyrum Street and Keokuk Street. Passed and approved this 2nd day of October , 2018 L. JimVFhrogmorton, Mayor �gved by Attest: 1))%� — ��� b-4 Kellie Frue ling, City Clerk City Attorney's Office Resolution No. 18-283 Page 2 It was moved by Salih and seconded by trims Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: x x x x x x ABSENT: x Vacant — Botchway seat Cole Mims Salih Taylor Thomas Throgmorton the Item Number: 11. CITY OF IOWA CITY -� COUNCIL ACTION REPORT October 2, 2018 Resolution authorizing the installation of speed humps on Highland Avenue, between Boyrum Street and Keokuk Street. Prepared By: Sarah Walz, Assistant Transportation Planner Reviewed By: Kent Ralston, Transportation Planner Tracy Hightshoe, Neighborhood and Development Services Director Fiscal Impact: CIP#S3816 Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: Speed measurements on Highland Avenue Correspondance Resolution Executive Summary: The residents of Highland Avenue, between Boyrum Street and Keokuk Street, have successfully completed the City of Iowa City's Traffic Calming Program. A traffic study determined that the street qualifies for the program based on traffic speeds. Staff discussed the proposal with residents at a neighborhood meeting held in June. A follow-up survey of neighbors yielded a 55% response rate. Of those households that responded, 81 % indicated their approval of the proposal to install speed humps. Background /Analysis: Concerns about traffic speeds on Highland Avenue have existed for several years. A 2014 traffic study requested by neighborhood residents resulted in a pilot program that installed edge and centerline striping along the street in order to narrow travel lanes and calm speeds. While pavement markings initially resulted in lower vehicle speeds (2016), over time speeds have increased and qualify the road for traffic calming. The results of these studies were presented to residents of this portion of Highland in a mailing and discussed at a neighborhood meeting in July. (See attached speed history.) The posted speed limit on Highland Avenue is 25 MPH. To qualify for traffic calming, the 85th percentile speed must exceed the legal speed limit by 5 MPH. That is, 15% of vehicles travelling at 30 MPH or higher. The most recent traffic study, completed in 2017, determined that the street qualifies for the traffic calming program based on vehicle speeds. The average measured speed is 30 MPH with 15% of drivers traveling at speeds of 32 MPH or higher. On the portion of road between Laurel and Keokuk, 15% of vehicles were measured at 34.7 MPH or higher—nearly 10 MPH over the legal speed limit. Highland Avenue, east of Boyrum, collects traffic from the residential neighborhood between Highway 6 and Kirkwood Avenue. It also serves as a route for bicyclists and is part of two bus routes (Cross Park and Broadway). Pavement widths can influence speed. The pavement width on this portion of Highland is 33 feet, which is significantly wider than the current city standard of 26- to 28 -feet for residential streets. Block lengths or the frequency of intersections also can influence speed. While block lengths west of Laurel are short (230 feet or less), the block length between Laurel and Keokuk Street is approximately 620 feet, which exceeds the current maximum block length along local and collector streets in the subdivision code. On -street parking also can serve to slow vehicle speeds. While parking is permitted along both sides of the Highland Avenue, the concentration and consistency of cars parked along the street may not be sufficient to effectively slow traffic. Staff reviewed the traffic study and the street context with the City Engineer, Streets Department, and the Fire Department to consider appropriate ways to address the speeding issue. After review, staff concluded that speed humps would be the most safe and effective means for lowering speeds. A neighborhood meeting was held on June 12 to discuss options for slowing speeds. Residents who attended the meeting favored speed humps but requested time so they could communicate further with other residents. Staff waited more than a month before moving forward with a letter and survey regarding speed humps. On July 31, a survey was mailed to residents. The City's Traffic Calming Program requires that at least 50% of those addresses surveyed return a survey postcard and, of those households that respond, 60% must indicate support for the proposed traffic calming project. Staff mailed surveys to 20 addresses located directly adjacent to the residential portion of Highland Avenue. Responses were returned by 11 households: a 55% response rate. Of those responding, 9 households checked "YES" and 2 households checked "NO" with regard to the proposed installation of speed humps. That is 82% in support of installation of speed humps. On September 5, signs were posted along Highland Avenue, between Boyrum and Keokuk, and notice was posted to Nextdoor (the community's social network site) to provide opportunity for the public to share input with Council. Additionally, the administrator of the Lucas Neighborhood Facebook page, a privately administered page, shared the information about the traffic calming in a post that elicited many responses. Funding for traffic calming projects is allocated from a line item in the Cl P (S3816). The cost to construct a single speed hump is approximately $1,500 to $2,000. Staff is recommending 4 speed humps along this portion of the street in order to meet the optimal spacing necessary to encourage drivers to travel at a consistent speed of 25 MPH. Staff recommends approval of the resolution approving installation of speed humps on Highland Avenue, between Boyrum Street and Keokuk Street. ATTACHMENTS: Description Speed Measurements on Highland Correspondence Additional Correspondence - late handout 10/1 Resolution Council Correspondence HIGHLAND AVENUE BOYRUM TO KEOKUK Average daily traffic volumes and vehi- cle speeds have been measured on three occasions along Highland Ave- nue, west of Keokuk Street: 2014 - at the beginning of the traffic calming process. 2016 - following the pilot installation of centerlines and edge lines. 2017 -one year after centerlines and edge lines were installed. STUDY LOCATION `0 STUDY LOCATION Y WESTBOUND TRAFFIC Year Average Average 15 % of drivers am Daily Trips Speed traveling at or over 2014 1,530 vehicles 31 MPH 36.4 MPH 2016 1,532 vehicles 29.7MPH 29.65 MPH 2017 1,589 vehicles 30 MPH 35.7 MPH Year Average Average 15 % of drivers are Average Daily Trips Speed traveling at or over 2014 1,983 vehicles 28 MPH 32.7 MPH 2016 2,023 vehicles 28 MPH 33.6 MPH 2017 1,946 vehicles 27 MPH 32.4 MPH STUDY LOCATION Y WESTBOUND TRAFFIC Year Average Average 15 % of drivers are Daily Trips Speed traveling at or over 2014 729 vehicles 29 MPH 34.1 MPH 2016 815vehicles 29 MPH 33.5 MPH 2017 862vehicles 31 MPH 34.9 MPH EASTBOUND TRAFFIC Year Average Average 15%of drivers are Daily Trips Speed traveling at or over 2014 1,207 vehicles 33 MPH 42.4 MPH 2016 815vehicles 30 MPH 34.5 MPH 2017 1,336 vehicles 30 MPH 34.7 MPH Sarah Walz From: Hanna Hewlet <goofylove22@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, September 14, 2018 12:39 PM To: Sarah Walz Subject: Highland Speed Humps Hello, I'm a resident of the Lucas Farms area of Iowa City. I asking that you reconsider your position on inserting speed humps on Highland Ave. between Keokuk St. and Boyrum St. There are several different lower back injuries and blown knees in the area and speed humps, with their infamous up-and-down jostle, are not conducive to pain reduction. I would instead suggest the placement of yield signs, stop signs, or a lower speed limit if there really is such a need. Regardless of why speed humps were propsoed, signs and/or a reduced speed limit will have the same effect on the safety of our streets, without compromising the safety of our bodies. Thank you for your consideration, Hannah Hewlett Sarah Walz From: Oona Burke <blubegonia@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 7:47 AM To: Streets for People Subject: Highland Street & Keokuk Street The real solution to this problem is a four-way stop, and not speedbumps. Speedbumps create too much pressure on automobiles. Every driver on that corner should stop for pedestrians who go to Highland Park. Thanks, Oona Burke ..may you be inscribed and sealed for a good year. "to make the best better" - 4-H Motto Sarah Walz From: Erin <emclaeys@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 10:28 AM To: Streets for People Subject: Speed bumps on Highland Ave To Whom It May Concern, Please consider a four way stop sign at the intersection instead of speed bumps. I do not believe speed bumps are the solution but know that they will but extra wear and tear on vehicles. I have small children and know that I would be appreciative of having the safety of a four way stop at the intersection, as I'm sure other pedestrians would be as well. A stop sign could be, at the very least, tried and evaluated before taking further action towards speed bumps. Thank you, Erin Claeys (Lucas Farms resident) Sarah Walz From: Abel, Stephanie <stephanie-abel@uiowa.edu> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 11:16 AM To: Streets for People Subject: Public comment on Highland Ave Speed Bumps Hello, I would like to comment on the City Council vote on the proposed speed bumps on Highland Ave between Keokuk and Boyrum. My husband and I own two homes in the Lucas Farms neighborhood and we are not in favor of putting speed bumps at this location. Speed bumps cause a lot of wear and tear on vehicles, even at slow speeds. You also cannot safely drive over them at the posted speed limit. They are expensive to install and difficult to plow around. There has been a speed deterrent in the past at this location and it had to be removed, at an expense. Folks already have to stop at Highland and about half slow to turn south on Boyrum anyhow to visit HyVee and other businesses on HW 6. Many of us in the Lucas Farms neighborhood have suggested instead that a four-way stop be installed at the intersection of Highland and Keukuk. There is a sharp swerve in Keokuk, between HW 6 and Highland, that makes it difficult to see traffic headed north on Keokuk at the stop on Highland. A four-way stop would minimize the potential for a collision. There is also Highland Park right there where neighborhood children play and a four-way stop would also make that location safer by slowing down traffic on Keokuk. We don't feel there is a speed issue on Highland, but a safety issue at the corner of Highland and Keokuk due to fast moving traffic on Keokuk that is unable to be safely seen from Highland. Please vote "NO" for the installation of speed bumps and consider a four-way stop at the corner of Keokuk and Highland. Thank you for your time, Stephanie Abel 1505 Ridge St 1600 Crescent St (319)631-9043 Sarah Walz From: Kent Ralston Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 11:54 AM To: Sarah Walz Subject: FW: Proposed traffic calming on Highland Avenue ST Kent Ralston, AICP Executive Director I Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County Transportation Planner I City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 319.356.5253 From: Geoff Fruin Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 11:53 AM To: Kent Ralston ; Ron Knoche Subject: FW: Proposed traffic calming on Highland Avenue FYI. Geoff Fruin City Manager From: Derek Johnk [mailto:derek.!ohnk@gmail.coml Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 11:49 AM To: Council <Council@iowa-citv.ora> Subject: Proposed traffic calming on Highland Avenue Hi all, I wanted to follow up to clarify a position I've sent to you with respect to the proposed speed bumps on Highland Avenue. I live at 1405 Keokuk Street, and the traffic at the Keokuk and Highland intersection needs addressed. I am open to the speedbump proposal, however it is not the neighborhoods preferred solution (based on what I've seen on the Lucas Farms neighborhood facebook page). It appears that the preferred solution would be to install a 4 -way -stop at Keokuk and Highland. That being said, if given a choice between speed bumps on Highland and nothing at all, I would much prefer the speed bumps (though this is much consternation about this at the neighborhood, due to the chicane drama that happened in 1999). To put it plainly, something needs done, and I defer to the neighborhood and city to work that out, as the status quo is not working. Thank you! DerekJohnk 1405 Keokuk Street Iowa City IA 52240 Sarah Walz From: bit376@aol.com Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 1:40 PM To: Streets for People Subject: Highland Ave Speed Humps I am writing in support of "traffic calming" on Highland Avenue between Boyrum and Keokuk. At this time, speed humps are being proposed. And although I am not a fan of this particular form of traffic calming, something definitely needs to be done to control the speed of traffic. I have been a resident of the "west end" of Highland for approximately six years. During that time I have complained on numerous occasions that the traffic speeds have been excessive. A group of concerned neighbors have previously proposed speed humps near the Highland - Yewell intersection. And, chicanes were tried many years ago. Unfortunately those met with anger and resentment and were eventually removed. There is no doubt something has to be done to calm the traffic in our neighborhood. It's unfortunate that the City of Iowa City places so little emphasis on this. Why is "law enforcement" being left to a group of neighbors? Traffic studies on all of Highland have shown that speeds exceed the limit. And, those speeds exceed the City's established "mean". So why is the City not taking the initiative to control these speeds without the neighbors having to vote? The law is being broken! You will get much feedback from motorists who do not want speed humps. Fortunately those drivers will most likely not live along Highland. I urge you to listen to the residents residing on Highland Avenue. But, I also urge you to become more creative with your traffic calming measures. I personally would much rather see decorative "chokers" that would help beautify the neighborhood while also slowing traffic. Additionally, such chokers would force drivers to stay on the "right" rather than driving down the center of the street. I hope that the City Council will listen to the Highland residents and install "speed humps" as the neighbors have requested. I also hope that the City will evaluate it's traffic calming process as it simply is not effective. Speed management should not be the responsibility of the residents. The law should be enforced in a manner that promotes public safety while ensuring satisfaction to the local residents. But the residents should not be the ones deciding whether the law is enforced or not. Sincerely, Robert L. Temple 1402 Yewell St Iowa City, IA 52240 319-430-0146 bit376Ca)aol.com Sarah Walz From: Tricia Zander-hubing <tr-ch1425@aol.com> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 6:22 PM To: Streets for People Subject: Highland street speed bump proposal I am not in favor of speed bumps being installed on highland ave. I use the street to ride my bicycle to work. Speed bumps can be difficult to see at times, especially at night. It creates more danger on a "share the road" bike route. It is hard on the bicycle to cross them and can cause damage to the wheels. If they are installed, I would not want them extended into the current bike lanes. Speed bumps do not slow down cars, people just break for the bumps and then gun it to the next one. I think the bike lanes that were added to the street are helpful in slowing down traffic. If two cars are coming and I am in the bike lane, the cars usually slow down so they can go by each other A four way stop sign would be good at the corner of Highland and Keokut would be nice. It is hard to cross the street, especially with how fast cars come around the curve. In summary, I do not support speed bumps. Trish Zander- Hubing 1425 Spruce St. Sent from my Wad Kellie Fruehling From: Sarah Walz Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 5:00 PM To: Kellie Fruehling Subject: FW: Speed humps on Highland - no! Kelly, This email came in today regarding the City Council agenda item on Speed Humps on Highland Avenue. I am not sure whether this can still make the Council Packet? I am out of the office for the rest of the week. Sarah From: Allison Rockwell [mailto:alli07O5@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 10:27 AM To: Streets for People<streetsforpeopie @iowa-city.org> Subject: Speed humps on Highland - no! Hello, Speed humps on Highland Ave are not the answer. What we really need is a four way stop at Highland and Keokuk so my kiddo can safely get to Highland Park. Sincerely, Allison Rockwell 1215 Lukirk Street Allison L Rockwell Cell: (319) 383-3771 Kellie Fruehling From: Sarah Walz Sent: Monday, October 01, 2018 10:04 AM To: Kellie Fruehling Late Handouts Distributed Cc: Kent Ralston Subject: FW: Speed Humps on Highland 7 g (Date) From: Franklin, Benjamin P [mailto:benjamin-franklin@uiowa.edu] Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 11:46 AM To: Streets for People <streetsforpeople@iowa-city.org> Subject: Speed Humps on Highland Good Morning, I am writing in response to the planned voting on adding speed humps on Highland Ave, between Keokuk and Boyrum. am writing IN SUPPORT of these speed humps. In fact, I believe the city should go a step further and add them to the entirety of Highland, from Boyrum all the way to Sycamore St. I live on Highland, and every day, multiple times throughout the day, guys in huge loud pickup trucks run up and down Highland at extremely high speeds, possibly in excess of 40mph. Also, many other cars and trucks will bottom out very loudly in the intersection dips on Franklin St, etc, as a result of excess speeding. This is a family neighborhood with a lot of kids about, and a school two blocks to the south. It is not in any way appropriate for traffic to be moving through this neighborhood any faster than 25mph. Furthermore, I am also advocating for a 4 way stop sign at the intersection of Highland and Keokuk. The curve to the south of the intersection is a blind curve in a way, and it is dangerous to cross Keokuk as a result. Please also consider this, as it would add to the safety of Highland as a whole, in combination with the speed humps. Thanks for your consideration, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Revenue Cycle Representative Prior Authorization I Patient Financial Services University of Iowa Health Care 3000 D-47 HSSB I University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa City, IA 52242 1 Phone: 319-353-8232 1 Skype: 319-467-8639 1 Fax: 319-356-7455 "May your road lead you to warm sands" L HIEA1.11I C11RC. America's #1 Health Care 9WIloyar Kellie Fruehling From: Derek Johnk <derekjohnk@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 11:49 AM To: Council Subject: Proposed traffic calming on Highland Avenue Hi all, I wanted to follow up to clarify a position I've sent to you with respect to the proposed speed bumps on Highland Avenue. I live at 1405 Keokuk Street, and the traffic at the Keokuk and Highland intersection needs addressed. I am open to the speedbump proposal, however it is not the neighborhoods preferred solution (based on what I've seen on the Lucas Farms neighborhood facebook page). It appears that the preferred solution would be to install a 4 -way -stop at Keokuk and Highland. That being said, if given a choice between speed bumps on Highland and nothing at all, I would much prefer the speed bumps (though this is much consternation about this at the neighborhood, due to the chicane drama that happened in 1999). To put it plainly, something needs done, and I defer to the neighborhood and city to work that out, as the status quo is not working. Thank you! DerekJohnk 1405 Keokuk Street Iowa City IA 52240 c. 319.573.6451 0— Prepared by Eric R. Goers, Assistant City Attorney, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240, (319) 356-5030 Resolution number. 18-284 Resolution ratifying the settlement of impending litigation. Whereas, on August 28'^ 2018, the City experienced an extreme rain event with which the storm drains on the lower level of the Tower Place Parking Facility could not keep up; and Whereas, the resulting flooding of some areas of the lower level resulted in several cars being totaled; and Whereas, settlements have been approved and paid for all owners except Angela Abel, whose damage is in the amount of $22,095.00, which exceeds the $20,000 settlement authority of the City Manager, thus requiring City Council approval; and Whereas, both parties in this matter have arrived at a settlement agreement and wish to resolve the claim without the need for litigation; and Whereas, it is appropriate to ratify said settlement, as provided by law, with payment to Angela Abel, in the total amount of $22,095.00 in full satisfaction of any and all claims which the claimant and/or related parties may have against the City in the above matter, in consideration of the claimant's full release and indemnification against any and all subrogation claims. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that: The claim filed against the City by Angela Abel should be and is hereby settled, and said settlement is hereby ratified for the sum of $22,095.00 payable to Angela Abel in full satisfaction of any and all claims. 2. City Council for the City of Iowa City hereby approves said settlement as being in the best interest of the City of Iowa City and the parties involved, ratifies said settlement as provided by law, and confirms that said settlement is hereby ratified, contingent upon execution of appropriate releases. Passed and approved this 2nd day of October 20 18 Ma or ' A oved by Attest: City Clerk City Attorney's Office v Resolution No. 18-284 Page 2 It was moved by Mims and seconded by salih the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: Ayes: Nays: Absent: x Vacant (Botchway seat) x Cole x Mims x Salih x Taylor x Thomas x Throgmorton