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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Special Formal
April 27, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.
City Hall - Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street www.icgov.org
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER. f~ % ~~
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ITEM 2. OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS -
a) Alma Apolonio
b) Evelyn Galstad
c) Wakemia McCray
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ITEM 3. PROCLAMATIONS. _ ` ~ ` ,-Cy
a) Older Americans Month -May 2010 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~_
b) Arbor Day -April 30, 2010 I? t ~~'-~-~+-y ~~~'`'JL--°_'_r`"
c) Mental Health Month -May 2010 ~lU'J ~~~ ~ y~q~-jai
Children s Mental Health Week - May 2-8, 2010 , ~ ~ C
ITEM 4. PRESENTATION.
Airport Commission Presentation - 5 Year Strate~~a~
ITEM 5. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED.
a) Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk.
1. April 5, Regular Council Work Session
2. April 6, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete
3. April 9, Special Council Work Session
b) Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any
recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon
separate Council action).
1. Senior Center Commission: February 18, 2010
2. Planning and Zoning Commission: March 18, 2010
3. Airport Commission: February 18, 2010
4. Youth Advisory Commission: March 8, 2010
5. Civil Service Commission: April 14, 2010
6. Housing and Community Development Commission: March 25, 2010
7. Planning and Zoning Commission: April 1, 2010
8. Police Citizens Review Board: March 9, 2010
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9. Airport Commission: March 18, 2010
c) Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New:
1. Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Productions, Inc., dba First
Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Ave.
Renewal:
2. Class C Liquor License for Kennedy Investments, Inc., dba Vine Tavern
& Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St.
3. Class C Liquor License for Sams Pizza, Inc., dba Sams Pizza, 441 S.
Gilbert St.
4. Class A Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge #1096 Loyal Order of
Moose dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Hwy 6 E.
5. Special Class C Liquor License for Little Donkeys, Inc., dba Panchero's
Mexican Grill, 32 S. Clinton St.
6. Class E Liquor License for Liquor House, Ltd., dba Liquor House, 425
S. Gilbert St.
7. Class C Beer Permit for KLB Bauer, Inc., dba Gasby's #1, 1310 S.
Gilbert St.
8. Class C Beer Permit for KLB Bauer, Inc., dba Gasby's #4, 2303
Muscatine Ave.
~fl_- ~aa' 9. Resolution to issue Dance Permit to First Avenue Productions, Inc., dba
First Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Ave., and Iowa City Lodge #1096 Loyal
Order of Moose dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Hwy 6 E.
d) Motions.
CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $10,333,650.41 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 1 THROUGH MARCH 31,
2010, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO
AUDIT. DISBURSEMENTS ARE PUBLISHED AND PERMANENTLY
RETAINED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE
CODE.
e) Public Hearings.
/0- 1~3 1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
` AMENDING THE FY2010 OPERATING BUDGET.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for May 10, 2010 to
amend the FY2010 budget. Information will be available to the public
on April 29, 2010.
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2. CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 10,
2010 REGARDING IOWA CITY'S CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN.
Comment: A public hearing regarding the Citizen Participation Plan is
being set for May 10, 2010. The Citizen Participation Plan sets forth the
steps Iowa City uses to encourage citizen participation in the
development of the Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS), Annual
Action Plan, any substantial amendments and the Performance Report.
A 30-day public comment period started on April 9, 2010.
3. CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 10,
2010 REGARDING IOWA CITY'S FY11 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN,
THAT IS A SUB-PART OF IOWA CITY'S 2011-2015 CONSOLIDATED
PLAN (a.k.a. CITY STEPS) AND AMENDMENTS TO THE FY08, FY09
& FY10 ANNUAL ACTION PLANS.
Comment: A public hearing regarding the FY11 Annual Action Plan,
which contains the proposed Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funded projects,
and amendments to the FY08, FY09 and FY10 Annual Action Plans is
being set for May 10, 2010. A 30-day public comment period started on
April 9, 2010.
~~- ~a4 4. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY
10, 2010 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
LANDFILL FY09 STAGE 1 CELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: This project consists of constructing a new landfill cell at
the landfill site to meet current state and federal landfill rules. The
estimated construction cost is $5,700,000 and will be funded with
Landfill revenues.
~a- ~a5 5. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY
10, 2010 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
SANDUSKY STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: This project involves storm sewer improvements to help
eliminate neighborhood flooding to the Sandusky Drive and Briar Drive
area. The project will include new pavement, storm sewer, and grading
along Sandusky Drive and Taylor Drive, as well as storm sewer and
grading north of Sandusky Drive. The estimated cost of the project is
$542,557 and is to be funded by the stormwater utility fund.
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6. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY
lb -lab 10, 2010 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
SENIOR CENTER BUILDING ENVELOPE ROOF REPAIRS AND
MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
Comment: The project will involve removing the existing roof
membrane and replacing with a new roof membrane on the Senior
Center. The work will also require masonry repairs and cleaning coping
caps, balustrades, and brick masonry on parapet walls. The project will
require the provision and installation of new roof deck insulation and 60
mil adhered PVC membrane. The contractor will be responsible for
providing support for associated plumbing and electrical work. The
estimated construction cost is $152,767 and will be funded with GO
Bonds.
_ [ O - /a 7 7. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY
10, 2010, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 1516 SHERIDAN AVENUE.
Comment: In 2000, the City allocated FY01 CDBG funds to anon-profit
to acquire a child care facility at 1516 Sheridan Avenue which would offer
affordable child care services to income-eligible households. In 2005, the
child care business failed and the non-profit deeded the property to the
City in lieu of foreclosure. After leasing the property for three years, the
City listed the property for sale. The City now proposes to sell 1516
Sheridan Avenue to an income eligible buyer. The amount of the sale will
be $130,000, less a $4,000 roof repair allowance. This sale will provide
the opportunity for an income eligible family to obtain ownership of their
own home. Proceeds of the sale will be used as program income for
CDBG eligible activities.
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RE: April 27, Agenda -Addition & Revision
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ITEM NO. 5e(8) (Addition) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC \
j` HEARING FOR MAY 10, 2010 TO APPROVE A PURCHASE
1 ~p-~~g AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND VAN
METER INDUSTRIAL, INC. FOR LOT 10 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT
h DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION- PART TWO AND TO CONSIDER A
t PROPOSAL TO CONVEY SAID PROPERTY.
Comment: The North Airport Development Subdivision -Part Two
includes commercial lots, which have been marketed for sale to the
general public. The City has negotiated a purchase agreement with
Van Meter Industrial, Inc. which requires City Council approval. This
resolution sets a public hearing on the purchase agreement for May
10. The purchase agreement is attached to the resolution.
ITEM NO. 5g(14) (Addition) Laura Kacere: Music Festival
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ITEM 17 (Revised) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK AQUATIC CENTER POOL FILTER
REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Thursday, April 22, 2010 and the following
bids were received:
Aqua Logic Inc. Waconia, MN
Calacci Construction Iowa City, IA
Tricon General Construction Dubuque, IA
Engineer's Estimate
Base Bid Alt. #1
$169,000.00 $38,250.00
$220,400.00 $39,100.00
$228,800.00 $39,100.00
$250,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Aqua Logic Inc. of
Waconia, MN for the Base Bid and Alternate #1 in the amount of $207,250. The project will
be funded with General Obligation bond proceeds.
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f) Resolutions.
1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
(o' ~a'~ EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, HILLS, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1973 SHERMAN DRIVE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Comment: Hills Bank and Trust Company, Hills, Iowa has requested
that the City approve a Subordination Agreement for 1973 Sherman
Drive in order for them to be the owner's primary lender and with the
City in second position. The owner of the property received assistance
for the Single Family New Construction Program through the City of
Iowa City in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Economic
Development. The home has enough equity to cover the City being in
second lien position.
r ~ ~ -~u . 2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION,
IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 217
BRENTWOOD DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: University of Iowa Community Credit Union, Iowa City, Iowa
has requested that the City approve a Subordination Agreement for 217
Brentwood Drive in order for them to be the owner's primary lender and
with the City in second position. The owner of the property received
assistance for the Single Family New Construction Program through the
City of Iowa City in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Economic
Development. The home has enough equity to cover the City being in
second lien position.
t o' t 3, 3. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY,
IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1910 SHERMAN DRIVE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: University of Iowa Community Credit Union, Iowa City, Iowa
has requested that the City approve a Subordination Agreement for
1910 Sherman Drive in order for them to be the owners' primary lender
and with the City then in second position. The owners of the property
received assistance for the Single Family New Construction Program
through the City of Iowa City in conjunction with the Iowa Department of
Economic Development. The home has enough equity to cover the
City's second lien position.
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lb-- /3~ 4. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS
REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED 303 3RD AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 303 3~d Avenue
received assistance through the City of Iowa City's TARP program. The
loan has been paid off; thus the liens need to be released.
j D ~ ) 33 5. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1911 H STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 1911 H Street received
assistance through the City of Iowa City's Housing Rehabilitation
Program. The terms of the loan have been satisfied; thus this lien needs
to be released.
(~ ' / 3~ 6. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AMENDMENT TO TWO
AGREEMENTS BETWEEN CITY OF IOWA CITY AND STANLEY
CONSULTANTS, INC.
Comment: The City has entered into two contracts with Stanley
Consultants, Inc. to provide flood protection plans and
recommendations for the Parkview Terrace and Idyllwild
neighborhoods. The City is using federal Hazard Mitigation Grant
(HMGP) funds to pay for the services, and FEMA requires that contracts
include the HMGP procurement requirements. This amendment adds
the procurement requirements to both agreements. All other provisions
of the agreements remain the same.
i o -- t ~rj 7. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF
THE DEDICATION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY EASEMENT
OVER THE NORTHEASTERLY 10 FEET OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL
2008097, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Comment: This utility easement is being dedicated to the City by E&L
Prybil Limited Partnership to allow the provision of utilities to the City's
land leased to JECSA for its communications tower located north of
420th Street. Staff recommends accepting this dedication.
g) Correspondence.
1. Acting Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of (2) BUS PARKING
ONLY 30 MINUTE LIMIT signs in the 300 block of S. Dubuque Street
2. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of (1) NO PARKING HERE
TO CORNER sign on the northwest corner of the intersection of George
Street and Oakcrest Street
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3. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of (1) NO PARKING
DRIVEWAY TO HERE sign approximately 25 feet south of the 403 South
Johnson Street driveway
4. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Removal of (1) HANDICAP PARKING
space in front of 620 N. Linn Street
5. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Replacement of the ODD/EVEN DATE
signage restricting parking on Johnson Street and Fairchild Street
immediately surrounding Market Square Park with NO PARKING ANY
TIME signs on the inside lane
6. City Engineer: Competitive Quotation Results
7. Sophie Metcalf: Sanctuary City Committee proposed ordinance [staff
response included]
8. Fluoride: John Echols, Maureen Jones, Ken McBride(x2), Jason Krueger
9. Mark Patton: CDBG/HOME recommendations
10.21 Ordinance: Jim and Mary Blaser, Andrew Edmark, Cody Eliff, Libris
Fidelis, Mary and Kevin Hastings, Dustin Nohr, Kelly Robertson, University of
Iowa-Delta Gamma-Tau chapter, Alpha Kappa Psi -Alpha Xi chapter, Dance
Marathon, Student Elections Board
11. Gerald Sorokin and Jeffrey Portman: Speaker sponsored by the Human
Rights Commission
12. Heather Roberts: League to Establish Environmental Advisory
Committee
c G13. Emily Woodbury: Bicycle Laws and Traffic Citations
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
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ITEM 6. COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM]
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information"
item.
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ITEM 7. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. (Item "b,c" will proceed as outlined in the City
Attorney's memo of 2/28/07 entitled "Rezonings, Due Process and Ex parte
communications.")
a) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 10 ON A
RESOLUTION ANNEXING APPROXIMATELY 2.37-ACRES OF LAND
LOCATED AT 4265 OAK CREST HILL ROAD SE. (ANN10-00001)
Comment: At its March 18 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Busard absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this annexation.
Staff recommended approval in a report dated March 18. Approval will allow
this property to be developed within the City Limits and to have access to City
services including water. Approval will allow this property to be developed with
the Johnson County Extension Services as well as other state government
uses.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
RE: April 27, Agenda -Addition & Revision
Consent Calendar:
ITEM NO. 5e(8) (Addition) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR MAY 10, 2010 TO APPROVE A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND VAN
METER INDUSTRIAL, INC. FOR LOT 10 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT
DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION- PART TWO AND TO CONSIDER A
PROPOSAL TO CONVEY SAID PROPERTY.
Comment: The North Airport Development Subdivision -Part Two
includes commercial lots, which have been marketed for sale to the
general public. The City has negotiated a purchase agreement with
Van Meter Industrial, Inc. which requires City Council approval. This
resolution sets a public hearing on the purchase agreement for May
10. The purchase agreement is attached to the resolution.
ITEM NO. 5g(14) (Addition) Laura Kacere: Music Festival Event
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ITEM 17 (Revised) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK AQUATIC CENTER POOL FILTER
REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Thursday, April 22, 2010 and the following
bids were received:
Aqua Logic Inc. Waconia, MN
Calacci Construction Iowa City, IA
Tricon General Construction Dubuque, IA
Engineer's Estimate
Base Bid Alt. #1
$169,000.00 $38,250.00
$220,400.00 $39,100.00
$228,800.00 $39,100.00
$250,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Aqua Logic Inc. of
Waconia, MN for the Base Bid and Alternate #1 in the amount of $207,250. The project will
be funded with General Obligation bond proceeds.
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b) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 10 ON AN
ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 2.37-ACRES OF LAND
LOCATED AT 4265 OAK CREST HILL ROAD SE FROM COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL (A) TO INSTITUTIONAL PUBLIC (P2). (REZ10-00002)
Comment: At its March 18 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Busard absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning.
Staff recommended approval in a report dated March 18. Approval will allow
this property to be developed with the Johnson County Extension Services as
well as other state government uses.
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c) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 10 ON AN
ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 60.32 ACRES OF LAND FROM
INTERIM DEVELOPMENT-RESEARCH PARK (ID-RP), TO OVERLAY
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT -OFFICE RESEARCH PARK (OPD-ORP); AND
APPROXIMATELY 56.48 ACRES OF LAND FROM INTERIM
DEVELOPMENT-RESEARCH PARK (ID-RP) TO OVERLAY PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT-RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PARK (OPD-RDP); AND
APPROXIMATELY 24.49 ACRES OF LAND FROM INTERIM
DEVELOPMENT-RESEARCH PARK (ID-RP) TO OVERLAY PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT-MIXED USE (OPD-MU) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
NORTHWEST OF THE INTERCHANGE OF STATE HIGHWAY 1 WITH
INTERSTATE 80. (REZ10-00004)
Comment: At its April 15 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Koppes absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning.
Staff recommended approval in a reports dated April 1 and 9. Approval will
allow this property to be developed with for a mix of office, residential and
research development uses.
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ITEM 8. AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FY2011 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT
ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING
Comment: JCCOG will be filing an application on behalf of Iowa City Transit with Iowa
DOT for State Transit Assistance (STA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
funding for FY11. Iowa City Transit will be receiving approximately $405,489 in Iowa
DOT SWTA formula funds and is applying for $19,598,268 in FTA capital funding and
approximately $1,319,742 of FTA operating funds. The attached memorandum lists the
capital projects that will be applied for in FY11 by Iowa City Transit.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
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Action:
ITEM 9. DETERMINING AN AREA OF THE CITY TO BE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AREA, AND THAT THE REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, REDEVELOPMENT,
DEVELOPMENT, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, OF SUCH AREA IS
NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR
WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY; DESIGNATING SUCH AREA AS
APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT; AND ADOPTING THE
MOSS GREEN URBAN VILLAGE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN THEREFOR.
Comment: The proposed Moss Green Urban Village Urban Renewal Plan has been
prepared for 242 acres north of I-80 and east of Highway One. The proposed plan, as
required by state law, was reviewed and approved for its conformity with the
Comprehensive Plan for Iowa City by the Planning and Zoning Commission on March
18, 2010. Additionally, the required consultation with the other taxing entities in the
county was also held in March. Adopting the proposed plan is the first step in
establishing a tax increment financing district for the urban renewal area.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
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Action:
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ITEM 10. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THAT GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES
LEVIED AND COLLECTED EACH YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN
THE MOSS GREEN URBAN VILLAGE URBAN RENEWAL AREA, IN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF JOHNSON, STATE OF IOWA, BY AND FOR THE
BENEFIT OF THE STATE OF IOWA, CITY OF IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF JOHNSON,
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OTHER TAXING DISTRICTS,
BE PAID TO A SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST
ON LOANS, REBATES, GRANTS, MONIES ADVANCED TO AND INDEBTEDNESS,
INCLUDING BONDS ISSUED OR TO BE ISSUED, INCURRED BY SAID CITY IN
CONNECTION WITH SAID URBAN RENEWAL REDEVELOPMNENT PROJECT.
(FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Adopting a TIF ordinance is the second step in establishing a tax
increment financing (TIF) district. Adoption of the Moss Green Urban Renewal Plan
was the first step, and as such, was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission
as being in conformity with the general plan for development of the City as a whole.
Additionally, the required consultation with the other taxing entities in the county was
also held. The TIF ordinance allows for new taxes derived from the development of
taxable property in the Urban Renewal Project Area to be divided and used for loans,
rebates, grants, advances, indebtedness, or bonds payable for projects approved by
City Council. The City Council Economic Development Committee recommended
approval of the TIF ordinance at their meeting on April 20, 2010.
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ITEM 11. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES,"
SECTION 2, ENTITLED "AGGRESSIVE PANHANDLING," TO PROHIBIT SOLICITING
FOR MONEY IN LIMITED AREAS IN THE DOWNTOWN. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: In June 2009, the City adopted an ordinance limiting soliciting in certain
areas in the "downtown." The Downtown Association (DTA) recently requested
additional restrictions. After consideration of the various issues involved and
consultation consulting with the DTA, the proposed ordinance makes several changes
as explained in the staff memo in the packet. Additional correspondence included in
Council packet. ~~~i
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ITEM 12. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, ENTITLED "PUBLIC HEALTH
AND SAFETY," CHAPTER 10, ENTITLED "SMOKE FREE PLACES," TO PROHIBIT
SMOKING THROUGHOUT CITY PLAZA AND NEAR SIDEWALK CAFES AND TO
MAKE THE SMOKING PROHIBITION AT THE FARMERS MARKET CONSISTENT
WITH THE EXPANSION IN HOURS AND LOCATION. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Smoking is currently prohibited in City Plaza, a/k/a the ped mall,
generally from the fountain to Linn Street. The Downtown Association recommends
that the City prohibit smoking throughout the ped mall except for the alleys. This
ordinance also makes some minor amendments to the no-smoking provisions in light
of recent changes in the hours of operation of the Farmers Market and its expansion
onto Washington Street. See memorandum included with item #11.
Action:
ITEM 13. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES
AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "RULES OF THE ROAD," SECTION 6,
ENTITLED "SPEED RESTRICTIONS," SUB-SECTION B, ENTITLED
"EXCEPTIONS." (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: This action is being taken to maintain safe vehicle travel speeds on Taft
Avenue between Lower West Branch Road and American Legion Road due to
increased traffic by vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians as well as sight distance issues.
Traffic speed on Taft Avenue has been a concern since Court Street was extended to
Taft Avenue and with additional residential development in the area. Since Taft
Avenue is shared with Johnson County, the Board of Supervisors will also be asked
to approve the reduced speed. Currently, Taft Avenue does not have a posted speed
limit and the assumed speed limit is 55 mph. Enforcement of the reduced speed limit
will be the responsibility of the City.
Action:
ITEM 14. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, ENTITLED
"ADMINISTRATION," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "GENERAL PENALTY," SECTION
2D TO PROVIDE THAT THE CIVIL PENALTY FOR OVER-OCCUPANCY OF A
RENTAL UNIT BE $750.00 FOR FIRST VIOLATION AND $1,000.00 FOR SECOND
AND SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS UNDER BOTH THE ZONING CODE AND THE
HOUSING CODE. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Both the Zoning Code and the Housing Code limit occupancy. In 2009, the
fine for over-occupancy under the Zoning Code was increased to $750.00 for the first
violation and $1,000.00 for the second and subsequent violations. The 2009 ordinance
did not include an increase in the fine for over-occupancy under the Housing Code.
This ordinance provides that the fines for over-occupancy are the same regardless if
the person is cited under the Zoning Code or the Housing Code.
Action:
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ITEM 15. AND CIHA~S FOR PARKS ANDARECR~ATION SE'RV~CES ANDOGRAMS ES
Comment: the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff have established an
annual fee structure for affiliate groups that utilize the Departments facilities currently
at no charge. These changes are scheduled to begin on January 1, 2011 and to then
be reviewed annually by the Commission. The Parks and Recreation Commission
reviewed and adopted the new fee structure at its meeting of March 10, 2009. Detailed
information is included in the Council packet.
Action:
ITEM 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES OR SOLID WASTE ~~~
ra^i3g SERVICES FOR ITEMS LEFT ON PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. ~~~u/"!2
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Comment: The City Code requires owners and persons in control of the property to
remove debris from the public right of way. The City may remove the debris after
providing notice and then assess the cost against the property. City staff employs a
24-hour tag procedure to abate these nuisances but does not presently assess either
an inspection fee or an administrative fee. In addition to those two fees, this resolution
also establishes a flat fee for labor and equipment, which are less than the actual
costs. Staff memorandum included in Council packet.
ITEM 17.
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Action:
CONSIDE RESOLUTION AWAR NG CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO IGN AND THE CITY ERK TO ATTE T A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTIO OF THE IOWA CITY M CER PARK AQ ATIC CENTER POOL
FILTER REPLAC ENT PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this roject will be opened on Thursday, April , 2010. Staff will
review the bids and make recommendation for aw d at the Counci work session on
Monday, April 26th. The esti ated construction cost is 250,000 and th project will be
funded with General Obligation and proceeds.
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Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE PLATTED ALLEY EAST OF 636
AND 638 SOUTH GOVERNOR STREET OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Comment: In the correspondence accepted at the December 1, 2009 Council meeting,
the property owner of 638 South Governor Street asked for permission to gravel the
platted alley east of their property. This resolution opens the alley to the public and
allows the owner to improve the driving surface.
Action:
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Mayor, City Council, General Public
City Clerk
April 27, Agenda -Addition & Revision
Consent Calendar:
ITEM NO. 5e(8) (Addition) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR MAY 10, 2010 TO APPROVE A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND VAN
METER INDUSTRIAL, INC. FOR LOT 10 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT
DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION- PART TWO AND TO CONSIDER A
PROPOSAL TO CONVEY SAID PROPERTY.
Comment: The North Airport Development Subdivision -Part Two
includes commercial lots, which have been marketed for sale to the
general public. The City has negotiated a purchase agreement with
Van Meter Industrial, Inc. which requires City Council approval. This
resolution sets a public hearing on the purchase agreement for May
10. The purchase agreement is attached to the resolution.
ITEM NO. 5g(14) (Addition) Laura Kacere: Music Festival Event
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ITEM 17
(Revised) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO .ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK AQUATIC CENTER POOL FILTER
REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Thursday, April 22, 2010 and the following
bids were received:
Aqua Logic Inc. Waconia, MN
Calacci Construction Iowa City, IA
Tricon General Construction Dubuque, IA
Engineer's Estimate
Base Bid Alt. #1
$169,000.00 $38,250.00
$220,400.00 $39,100.00
$228,800.00 $39,100.00
$250,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Aqua Logic Inc. of
Waconia, MN for the Base Bid and Alternate #1 in the amount of $207,250. The project will
be funded with General Obligation bond proceeds.
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ITEM 19. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
jp _ /~..~ AGREEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ROCHESTER AVENUE BRIDGE
OVER RALSTON CREEK BRM-3715(650)-8N-52.
Comment: The agreement is for the Iowa Department of Transportation City Highway
Bridge program. This agreement allows for the reimbursement of a maximum of 80%
of eligible project costs or $1,000,000, whichever is less.
Action:
ITEM 20. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
~d _ l~-~ CONSTRUCTION OF 2010 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN
PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Thursday, April 15, 2010 and the
following bids were received:
Feldman Concrete Dyersville, IA $67,066.95
All American Concrete, Inc. West Liberty, IA $69,499.20
Maas Concrete Iowa City, IA $70,152.10
Engineer's Estimate $118,875.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Feldman Concrete
of Dyersville, Iowa. The funding source is Water revenues.
Action:
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ITEM 21
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF EAST SIDE RECYCLING CENTER PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Thursday, April 15, 2010. Due to the
manner in which the bid was put together, there are two (2) base bids and three (3)
alternates. Alternate No. 1 is a deduct in the award of the combined base bids 1 & 2 to
the same bidder. Alternates No. 2 and 3 were items to be added and deducted,
respectively, if Base Bid No. 2 would not be awarded.
Base Bid 1 Base Bid 2 Alt. 1
Knutson Construction Iowa City, IA $2,514,000 $1,433,000 -$163,000
Tricon General Const. Dubuque, IA $2,483,000 $1,600,000 -$50,000
Selzer Werderitsch Assoc.lowa City, IA $2,526,000 no bid no bid
McComas Lacina Const. Iowa City, IA $2,712,000 $1,718,000 -$64,000
Howard Immel Inc. Green Bay, WI $3,547,566 $1,372,901 -$600
Engineer's Estimate for the total of both packages $4,441,000
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Knutson
Construction Services of Iowa City, Iowa for Base Bid #1 and Base Bid #2 with
Alternate #1 in the amount of $3,784,000. See attached memo concerning
recommendation for award.
Action:
ITEM 22. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
~p_ l~4 MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF 2010 WATER MAIN DIRECTIONAL BORING PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Thursday, April 15, 2010 and the
following bids were received:
Gaylord Construction Fort Madison, IA $65,660.00
Ellingson Drainage Co. West Concord, MN $88,767.00
Tri City Electric Company Davenport, IA $94,212.00
Terrell Construction Swisher, IA $96,200.00
Volkens Inc. Dyersville, IA $100,900.00
Precision Underground UtilitiesCambridge, IA $106,400.00
King Contracting Lincoln, NE $109,620.00
Schoon Construction, Inc. Grinnell, IA $219,720.00
Engineer's Estimate $120,540.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Gaylord
Construction of Fort Madison, Iowa. The funding source is Water revenues.
Action:
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ITEM 23. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
j O - ~ ~}' ~ CONSTRUCTION OF 2010 SANITARY SEWER REHABILIATION PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Thursday, April 15, 2010 and the
following bids were received:
Municipal Pipe Tool Company Hudson, IA $102,192.25
SAK Construction O'Fallon, MO $128,036.50
Insituform Technologies Kansas City, MO $139,447.50
Visu-Sewer Pewaukee, WI $140,742.40
Engineer's Estimate $177,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Municipal Pipe
Tool Company of Hudson, Iowa. The funding source is Wastewater revenues.
Action:
ITEM 24. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE OF
UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY,SNOW REMOVAL, SIDEWALK
REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND DIRECTING THE CLERK TO
CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR
COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES. (DEFERRED
FROM 3/2)
Comment: The City has the authority under Iowa Code §364.136 to assess the
nuisance abatement costs in the same manner as a property tax. This resolution
allows the City Clerk to certify to the Johnson County Treasurer the abatement cost to
be assessed against the property. The City issued a municipal infraction against the
owner for accumulation of junk and debris, and the court ordered the owner to clean up
the property. After the owner did not do so, the court authorized the City to clean it up
and to assess the cost of doing so against the property. The City has sent a letter to
the home owner giving him notice that this resolution would be on the agenda, a copy
of which is attached to the resolution. This property was deferred from the February 16
City Council meeting to allow the City time to request that the court enter judgment for
the clean up costs. The packet contains a copy of the court's order entering judgment
for the costs to clean up the property and ordering the owner to make $50.00 per
month payments. Because judgment has been entered, staff is requesting that the
property not be assessed. Staffs concern is that the owner will not be able to pay the
full cost of the clean up ($2,475) when his taxes become due and the property would
be sold at tax sale.
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ITEM 25. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
/ o -19-l~i MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SLAVIN MANAGEMENT
CONSULTANTS FOR SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SEARCH FOR A NEW
CITY MANAGER.
Comment: After requesting qualifications from interested executive search firms for the
City Manager search and interviewing the same, the Council chose Slavin as its
preferred search firm.
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ITEM 26. CONSIDER A OTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF A STU ENT
LIAISON AND ALTERNATE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA GOVERNMENT
(UISG) TO THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 1, 2010 UNTIL MAY 1, 2011.
Comment: Interviews will be held by the UISG and information on /the appointment
shared with Council prior to action on the appointment. `jam, C~`~Y'~-
Action:
ITEM 27. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be
18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish
additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise
vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication
costs will be incurred.]
Previous:
a) Airport Commission -One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, ending March 1, 2012. (Janelle Rettig resigned) (3 males and 1
female currently serve).
b) Airport Zoning Brd of Adiustment -One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term January 1, 2007 -December
31, 2011. (Carl Williams resigned) (1 male and 1 female currently serve).
c) Airport Zoning Brd of Adiustment -One vacancy to fill afive-year term January
1, 2009 -December 31, 2013. (Term expires for Dennis Keitel) (1 male and 1
female currently serve).
d) Airport Zoning Commission
2006 -December 31, 2011
female currently serve).
e) Airport Zoning Commission
2010 -December 31, 2015
female currently serve).
- One vacancy to fill asix-year term January 1,
(Term expires for Mark Anderson) (1 male and 1
- One vacancy to fill asix-year term January 1,
. (Term expires for Brian Sponcil) (1 male and 1
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f) Appeals, Board of -One vacancy to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -
December 31, 2013, for a Mechanical Professional. (Term expires for Tim Fehr)
(5 males and 1 female currently serve).
g) Library Board of Trustees -One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective
upon appointment, ending June 30, 2013. (Michael Cohen resigned) (5 males
and 3 females currently serve).
h) Police Citizens Review Board -One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective
July 1, 2010, ending September 1, 2013. (Vershawn Young resigned) (2 males
and 2 females currently serve).
i) Youth Advisory Commission -One vacancy to fill atwo-year term
January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010
One (1) person -Tate High
(3 males and 2 females currently serve)
j) Youth Advisory Commission -One vacancy to fill a two-year term
January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2011
One (1) person -Regina High
(Term expires for Hannah Green)
(3 males and 2 females currently serve)
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2010.
New:
k) Historic Preservation Commission -One vacancy, for an At-Large position, to
~ (b~,v~ri ~ fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 29, 2011.
~' J~~ (Lindsay Bunting Eubanks resigned) (5 males and 5 females currently serve).
See correspondence included in Council packet.
APPLICATIONS U BE REC VED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2010.
ITEM 28. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18
years of age unless specific qualifications are stated.
a) Planning & Zoning Commission -Two vacancies to fill five-year terms May 1,
~~ ~ 2010 -May 1, 2015. (Term expires for Wally Plahutnik and Michelle Payne) (3
~( males and 2 females currently serve). c~,c_~
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ITEM 29. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM 30. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
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ITEM 31. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a) City Manager.
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b) City Attorney.
c) City Clerk.
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