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City Council Agenda
Regular Formal CITY IOWA CITY
March 5, 2013 - 7:00 p.m.
City Hall — Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
www.icaov.ora
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ITEM 1 a Roll Call
ITEM 2. PROCLAMATIONS
ITEM 2a Special Olympics Month — March
ITEM 2b Women's History Month — March
ITEM 3. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED.
ITEM 3a. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended
by the City Clerk:
ITEM 3a(1) February 19 Council Work Session
ITEM 3a(2) February 19 Council Formal Official & Complete
ITEM 3b. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any
recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon
separate Council action).
ITEM 3b(1) Ad Hoc Diversity Committee — February 11
ITEM 3b(2) Ad Hoc Diversity Committee — February 20
ITEM 3b(3) Human Rights Commission — January 15
ITEM 3b(4) Telecommunications Commission — January 28
ITEM 3c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(New)
ITEM 3c(1) Special Class C Liquor License for Sunny Ventures, Inc.,
dba Sunny Restaurant, 630 Iowa Ave.
ITEM 3c(2) Five -Day Class C Liquor License for The Englert Theatre, LP, dba The
Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St. (3/12/13 - 3/17/13)
(Renewal)
ITEM 3c(3) Special Class C Liquor License for Oyama Sushi Chen's, Inc., dba
Oyama Sushi, 1853 Lower Muscatine Rd.
ITEM 3c(4) Class C Liquor License for Carl & Ernie Enterprises, LLC, dba Carl &
Ernie's Good Time Pub & Grub, 161 Highway 1 W.
ITEM 3c(5) Outdoor Service Area for Carl & Ernie Enterprises, LLC, dba Carl &
Ernie's Good Time Pub & Grub, 161 Highway 1 W.
ITEM 3c(6) Class B Liquor License for RBD Iowa City, LLC dba Sheraton Iowa City,
210 S. Dubuque St.
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Outdoor Service Area for RBD Iowa City, LLC dba Sheraton Iowa City,
210 S. Dubuque St.
Class C Liquor License for Katy, LLC, dba Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 310 E.
Prentiss St.
Outdoor Service Area for Katy, LLC, dba Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 310 E.
Prentiss St.
Class C Liquor License for Kmarcella, Inc., dba Donnelly's Pub, 110 E.
College St.
Class C Liquor License for Graze Iowa City, LLC, dba Graze, 115 E.
College St.
Outdoor Service Area for Graze Iowa City, LLC, dba Graze, 115 E.
College St.
Special Class C Liquor License for The Noodle Shop, Co.- Delaware,
Inc., dba Noodles & Company, 201 S. Clinton St., Suite 158.
Outdoor Service Area for The Noodle Shop, Co.- Delaware,
Inc., dba Noodles & Company, 201 S. Clinton St., Suite 158.
Outdoor Service Area for Takanami, LLC, dba Takanami, 219 Iowa Ave.
Outdoor Service Area for Etre Plaza Towers Restaurant, LLC, dba
Formosa, 221 E. College St.
Resolution to issue Dance Floor Permit to RBD Iowa City, LLC dba
Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.
ITEM 3d. Resolutions and Motions:
ITEM 3d(1) AIRPORT LEASE WITH MERSCHMAN SEEDS - RESOLUTION
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH MERSCHMAN
SEEDS, INC. TO LEASE AN ACCESS WAY FROM MORMON TREK
BLVD. TO THE NORTH /SOUTH RUNWAY.
Comment: The Airport Commission leases some of the airport land for
agricultural purposes. The farmer contracts with Merschman Seeds, Inc.
to permit Merschman to plant test plots between the end of the
north /south runway (which is closed) and Mormon Trek Blvd. In order to
facilitate the planting and viewing of the test plots, Merschman has leased
an access way from Mormon Trek to the runway since 2008, which
terminated on 2/28/13. The access way is partially on City property which
is why the City is a party to the lease. This amendment extends the lease
for one year to 2/28/14. At its meeting on February 21, the Airport
Commission approved this amendment.
ITEM 3d(2) PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION EXTENSION - RESOLUTION
/3-5g AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A FOUR -MONTH EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH
PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION, INC.
Comment: The agreement between the City and Public Access
Television, Inc. ( "PATV ") was to terminate on March 1, 2012 and has
been amended three times to extend the term to March 1, 2013.
Because City staff and PATV continue to negotiate the terms of a new
agreement, PATV and City staff wish to extend the agreement for four
more months. This resolution approves a fourth amendment to extend
the current contract to June 30, 2013.
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ITEM 3d(3) AMENDMENT #1 TO THE MDK DEVELOPMENT LLC AGREEMENT
3- 6a RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT #1 TO THE
AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND MDK
DEVELOPMENT L.L.C.
Comment: The Developer entered a Redevelopment Agreement with the
City on June 22, 2012. Due to site plan modifications and tenant
negotiations the Developer requests a time extension for project
milestones and minimum improvements that consist of two buildings with
a total of approximately 14,500 SF. The original improvement was one
building with 14,850 SF. There is no change in the amount of financial
assistance awarded to the project.
ITEM 3d(4) EVENT FUNDING FOR MISSION CREEK FESTIVAL - RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING $5,000 IN FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR THE 2013
MISSION CREEK FESTIVAL
Comment: Mission Creek Festival has requested funding assistance for
the spring 2013 festival with Economic Development funds. At their
meeting on December 18, 2012, the City Council Economic Development
Committee reviewed, approved 3 -0, and recommended approval of the
request by the full City Council. Those minutes were previously
distributed included as IP15 in the February 14 Information Packet.
Funds allocated are for the FY13 City funding.
ITEM 3d(5) GRANT APPLICATION FOR IOWA RIVER TRAIL - RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM
-- THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF THE IOWA RIVER TRAIL ALONG THE IOWA
RIVER FROM BENTON STREET TO STURGIS FERRY PARK
Comment: This resolution will enable City staff to apply for grants from
three Iowa Department of Transportation funding sources, namely the
"State Recreation Trails Program ", "Federal Recreation Trails Program"
and the "Statewide Transportation Alternatives Program ". If awarded
funds from either program, such funds will be used to develop a 10 -foot
trail along the west bank of the Iowa River from Benton Street to Sturgis
Ferry Park. This project would increase access to multiple recreation
activities and enhance the quality -of -life of residents and visitors of Iowa
City. The total estimated project cost is $1,948,438.55. Each grant
requires a local match between 20 percent ($389,688) to 30 percent
($584,532), which would be reduced if awarded multiple grants.
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ITEM 3d(6) DISBURSEMENTS - MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $15,075,356.33 FOR THE PERIOD OF
JANUARY 1 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2013, 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.
ITEM 3d(7) OFFICERS FOR BANKING INSTITUTIONS - RESOLUTION
13 (0 3 DESIGNATING THE AUTHORIZED OFFICERS OR
EMPLOYEES TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH AUTHORIZED
BANKING INSTITUTIONS.
Comment: This resolution authorizes the City Manager, Assistant
to the City Manager and Finance Director to conduct banking
business on behalf of the City of Iowa City.
ITEM 3d(8) CONSULTANT AGREEMENT -LOWER CITY PARK IMPROVEMENT
1.3_lmz% PROJECT - RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND ABUNDANT PLAYSCAPES, INC., OF IOWA CITY TO
PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE LOWER
CITY PARK -PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE 2.
Comment; This agreement authorizes Abundant Playscapes to provide
a detailed master plan for Lower City Park -Park Improvement Project,
including the development of construction details, bid specifications, and
oversight for the implementation of Phase 2 of the project.
ITEM 3d(9) DEDICATION OF 17' STRIP OF LAND FROM OAKNOLL -
/3 -�5 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF A 17' STRIP
LAND ALONG BENTON STREET FROM CHRISTIAN
RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. IN IOWA CITY, JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA, AS PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY.
Comment: The dedication of this right -of -way was a condition of Oaknoll's
recent rezoning application. This will allow Benton Street to be brought up
to current arterial street standards to accommodate the increased traffic
to and from this site. Staff recommends accepting this dedication.
ITEM 3d(10) RELEASE OF LIEN 527 MEADOW ST. -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 AT 527
MEADOW STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property received assistance through the
City of Iowa City housing rehabilitation program. The loans have been
paid off; thus the liens need to be released.
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ITEM 3e. Setting Public Hearings:
ITEM 3e(1) CITY PARK SHELTER SIX REPLACEMENT - RESOLUTION SETTING
13— (,7 A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 19, 2013, ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY PARK SHELTER SIX
REPLACEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: This project will include the construction of an open outdoor
Park Shelter in lower City Park. Construction shall include, but not be
limited to, a prefabricated wood and steel shelter structure, with concrete
footings and slab. The work will include electrical work and finished site
grading. The estimated construction cost is $135,000.00 and will be
funded through the Parks Annual Improvements account which is funded
by G.O. Bonds.
ITEM 3f. Correspondence:
ITEM 3f(1) Sue Brenneman; Orville Townsend, Sr., Human Rights Commission Chair:
SEATS.
ITEM 3f(2) Anna Hobart: Audio Story — University of Iowa. [Staff response
included]
ITEM 3f(3) Judith Dillman; Gregg Geerdes: Extension of Normandy Drive Lower
City Park Access Plans. [Staff response included]
ITEM 3f(4) Carol deProsse: Single Ticket Voting and Garbage Cans.
ITEM 3f(5) Rick Dvorak, Johnson County Planning & Zoning Administrator: Iowa City
/ Johnson County Fringe Area Agreement. [Staff memo included]
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
Action:
ITEM 4. COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 81PM]
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council
Information" item at the end of the meeting agenda.
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ITEM 5. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. (In accordance with the City Attorney's
memo of 2/28/07 entitled "Rezonings, Due Process and Ex parte
communications ". Council will discuss items #5d, #5g, #5h only at the formal
meeting).
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ITEM 5a ZONING CODE AMENDMENT FOR HISTORIC LANDMARKS (THE VINE
TAVERN BUILDING) - MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
MARCH 19 ON AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SUBSECTION 14- 413-4A,
PARAGRAPH 7, TO ALLOW MULTI - FAMILY DWELLING UNITS TO BE
LOCATED ON OR BELOW THE STREET LEVEL FLOOR OF A BUILDING
BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION IN THE CB -5 ZONE FOR BUILDINGS
DESIGNATED AS AN IOWA CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK.
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider this
amendment at its March 7 meeting. It is anticipated that the Commission will
make a recommendation prior to the March 19 City Council meeting.
Approval of this amendment will allow the Board of Adjustment to consider
allowing apartments on the ground level floor of a building located in the CB -5
Zone that is designated an Iowa City Landmark. This exception is already
allowed in the CB -10 Zone. This amendment would extend this option to
landmark buildings located in the CB -5 Zone.
Action:
ITEM 5b HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR 529 S. GILBERT ST. (THE
VINE TAVERN BUILDING) - MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
MARCH 19 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 4,000
SQUARE FEET OF LAND LOCATED AT 529 S. GILBERT STREET AS AN
IOWA CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK (REZ13- 00008)
Comment: The Historic Preservation Commission will consider this request
at a special meeting on February 28. The Planning and Zoning Commission
will consider this request at its March 7 meeting. It is anticipated that both
commissions will make recommendations prior to the March 19 City Council
meeting. Approval of Historic Landmark designation will allow the Board of
Adjustment to consider waivers or modifications of zoning requirements to
allow the building to be reused and occupied for residential uses.
Action:
ITEM 5c COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR JEFFERSON STREET -
MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 9 ON A
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CENTRAL DISTRICT PLAN MAP
DESIGNATION FROM OFFICE COMMERCIAL TO HIGH DENSITY MULTI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 821 E.
JEFFERSON STREET. [Discussion only at formal meeting]
Comment: At its February 21 meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 (Thomas absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
amendment. Staff recommended approval in a report dated February 7 and a
memo dated February 21. The proposed amendment will designate the
property as appropriate for multi - family use.
Action:
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ITEM 5d REZONING ON JEFFERSON STREET - MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR APRIL 9 ON AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY
REZONING APPROXIMATELY 0.465 ACRES OF LAND FROM
COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO -1) ZONE TO HIGH DENSITY MULTIFAMILY
(RM -44) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 821 E. JEFFERSON
STREET. [Discussion only at formal meeting]
Comment: At its February 21 meeting, by a vote of 5- 1(Eastham opposed,
Thomas absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval of the proposed rezoning with conditions. If there is an indication
that the Council will not accept the Commission's recommendation an
opportunity for a joint meeting with the Council and the Commission is
required. Staff recommended approval in a report dated February 7 and a
memo dated February 21. The proposed rezoning will allow development of a
multi - family building with 18 one - bedroom apartments.
Action:
ITEM 5e ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS PERTAINING TO NONCONFORMING
DEVELOPMENT - AMENDING SECTION 14 -4E -8 OF THE ZONING CODE
TO MODIFY HOW NONCONFORMING DEVELOPMENT IS REGULATED.
Comment: At its February 7 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of these amendments. If there is
an indication that the Council will not accept the Commission's
recommendation an opportunity for a joint meeting with the Council and the
Commission is required. Staff recommended approval in a memorandum
dated February 7. Approval will lessen the instances when nonconforming
sites will need to be brought into compliance with current site development
standards.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:��
2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Action: v
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ITEM 5f ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS PERTAINING TO QUICK VEHICLE
SERVICING USES IN TOWNCREST AND RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS -
AMENDING SECTION 14 -4B -12 AND TABLE 2C -1 OF THE ZONING
CODE TO INCLUDE NEW STANDARDS FOR QUICK VEHICLE
SERVICING USES IF LOCATED IN THE TOWNCREST DESIGN REVIEW
DISTRICT OR THE RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS DISTRICT.
Comment: At its February 7 meeting, by a vote of 7 -0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of these amendments. If there is
an indication that the Council will not accept the Commission's
recommendation an opportunity for a joint meeting with the Council and the
Commission is required. Staff recommended approval in a memorandum
dated February 7. Approval will require approval of a special exception and
establish standards for the location of Quick Vehicle Service Uses in the
Towncrest Design Review District and the Riverfront Crossings District as
described in the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Action:
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CITY INITIATED REZONING ORTHSID — ORDINANCE REZONING /
APPROXIMATELY 0.47 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 906 N. DODGE
STREET FROM MULTI - FAMILY (R3B) ZONE TO HIGH DENSITY SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS -12) ZONE AND APPROXIMATELY 1.15
ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 911 N. GOVERNOR STREET FROM
COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO -1) ZONE TO HIGH DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RS -12) ZONE AND APPROXIMATELY 1.78 ACRES OF
LAND LOCATED AT 902 AND 906 N. DODGE STREET FROM MULTI-
FAMILY (R3B) ZONE TO MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RM -20) ZONE. (REZ12- 000016,18 & 19) (PASS AND
ADOPT) [Discussion only at formal meeting]
Comment: At its January 17 meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission,
by a vote of 6 -0 ( Eastham recused), recommended approval of the proposed
rezoning of approximately 0.47 acres of property located north of 906 N.
Dodge Street; and by a vote of 5-1 (Thomas opposed; Eastham recused)
recommended approval of the proposed rezoning of approximately 1.15
acres of property located at 911 N. Governor Street; and by a vote of 5-
1(Thomas opposed; Eastham recused) recommended approval of the
proposed rezoning of approximately 1.78 acres of property located at 902 &
906 N. Dodge Street. If there is an indication that the Council will not accept
the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation an opportunity for a
joint meeting with the Council and the Commission is required. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated December 20, 2012. This City -
initiated rezoning is intended to bring the City's zoning map into compliance
with the City's Comprehensive Plan and eliminate an obsolete zoning
designation from the zoning map.
Action:
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ITEM 5h CONDITIONALLY REZONING ROBERTS DAIRY / HY -VEE GROCERY -
ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 7.79
ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE
INTERSECTION OF NORTH DODGE STREET AND PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
ROAD FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (RS -8),
NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P -1) AND HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (CH -1) TO
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY - COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (OPD-
CC-2). (REZ12- 00026) (PASS AND ADOPT) [Discussion only at formal
meeting]
Comment: At its December 6 meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 (Martin absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions to
address compatibility with the adjacent single family residential
neighborhood. If there is an indication that the Council will not accept the
Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation an opportunity for a
joint meeting with the Council and the Commission is required. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated November 15, 2012. The proposed
rezoning will allow the former Robert's Dairy property to be redeveloped as a
Hy -Vee grocery store, a convenience store and gas station. This item was
deferred from the January 22, February 5, and February 19 agenda at the
request of the applicant. The applicant has requested indefinite deferral.
Action:,
ITEM 5i VACATING THE RIGHT -OF -WAY ROBERTS DAIRY/ HY -VEE GROCER
ORDINANCE VACATING THE RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR A PORTION OF ST.
CLEMENT STREET (VAC12- 00005). (PASS AND ADOPT) [Discussion
only at formal meeting]
Comment: At its December 6 meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 (Martin absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to
relocation of utilities or the retention of necessary easements and dedication of
an alternative street right -of -way. Staff recommended approval in a staff report
dated November 15, 2012. This item was deferred from the January 22,
February 5, and February 19 agenda at the request of the applicant. The
applicant has requested indefinite deferral.
Action:_
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ITEM 5j PRELIMINARY PLAT ROBERTS DAIRY / HY -VEE - RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ROBERTS DAIRY ADDITION,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB12- 00012)
Comment: At its December 6 meeting, by a vote of 6 -0 (Martin Absent), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated November 15. Approval will allow
the development of a 3 -lot, commercial subdivision on approximately 8.21 -
acres of land located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Prairie du
Chien Road and Dodge Street. This item was deferred from the January 22,
February 5, and February 19 agenda at the request of the applicant. The
applicant has requested indefinite deferral.
Action: & sk
ITEM 6. NEW URBAN RENEWAL AREA - DETERMINING AN AREA OF THE CITY
TO BE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA; DESIGNATING SUCH
AREA AS APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT; AND
ADOPTING THE CAMP CARDINAL URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
THEREFOR.
Comment: A resolution of necessity (resolution number 13 -35) was passed
February 5, 2013 setting the date for a public hearing on a proposed Camp
Cardinal Urban Renewal Area. In the interim, the required steps of having the
Planning & Zoning Commission review the Plan for its conformity with the
Comprehensive Plan and of holding a taxing consultation with other affected
taxing entities has been completed.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action: C44W
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Action:
ITEM 7. UNIVERCITY SALE — 301 DOUGLASS STREET - CONVEYANCE O/
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 301 DOUGLASS STREET.
Comment: In the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program, the City
purchases rental units located in designated neighborhoods surrounding the
University, rehabilitates them, and then sells them to income - eligible buyers.
Under the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program, the City proposes
to sell 301 Douglass Street. The amount of the sale will be $65,000 (this is
what the City paid to purchase the home) plus "carrying costs" of
approximately $5,700. "Carrying costs" are all costs incurred by the City to
acquire the home, maintain it and sell it, including abstracting and recording
fees, interest on the loan to purchase the home, mowing and snow removal,
utilities, real estate taxes, and any costs in excess of $40,000 to repair and
rehabilitate the home.
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a. PUBLIC HEARING
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b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
Action:
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ITEM 8. FY2014 ASPHALT RESURFACING - PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE FY2014 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND
PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Comment: This annual project involves the asphalt resurfacing and
chipsealing of various streets throughout Iowa City. The project also includes
expansion of a parking lot area at Wetherby Park. The estimated cost for this
project is $586,318 and will be funded with Road Use tax proceeds, Parks
and Recreation annual operations funds, Wastewater operation funds, and
General Obligation bond proceeds.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
l3 - 70 b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
Action:
ITEM 9. WEST SIDE LEVEE - PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WEST
SIDE LEVEE PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS.
Comment: The West Side Levee Project includes the construction of an
earthen levee, riverbank stabilization, and interior storm drainage
improvements. The levee will extend approximately 3000 linear feet along
the western bank of the Iowa River from the CRANDIC Railroad Bridge to
McCollister Boulevard. Interior storm water drainage improvements include
the construction of new storm sewer and storm water pumping stations.
Backflow prevention valves will be installed on both new and existing storm
outlets. The estimated cost of construction is $5,563,000 and will be funded
with Community Development Block Grants.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action: aw
1.3_91 b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
Action:
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ITEM 10. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR
13-179 THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2013, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014, THE
PROPOSED THREE -YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN FOR FY2014 — 2016, AND
ALSO THE MULTI -YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2017.
ITEM 11.
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Comment: Public hearing to discuss the FY2014 Proposed Operating
Budget, the Three -Year Financial Plan for FY2014 — 2016 and multi -year
Capital Improvements Program (CIP) through FY2017. Detailed information
on the budget became available for public inspection on February 20, 2013.
State law requires that the City adopt a one -year budget. Council now
proceeds to adopt the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014
(FY2014), which must be certified to the Johnson County Auditor by March
15, 2013, in the format required by the State. Correspondence included in
Council packet.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b. CONS IDE A RESOLUTI N ADOPTING
Action:
FINANCAAI
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE THREE -YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN AND
FIVE -YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: See previous item.
Action:
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ITEM 12. COMMUNITY EVENTS FUNDING - RESOLUTION ALLOCATING THE
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014.
Comment: The City received 14 requests for funding ending in fiscal year
2014. City staff reviewed submitted applications, heard presentations and
developed a list of recommendations for City Council approval. The
proposed allocations keep funding levels the same for three previously
funded groups, funds four new organizations, and increases the funding of
one previously funded group.
Action:
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ITEM 13. ASSESSMENT - RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT
SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN -UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW
75 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.
Comment: The City has the authority under Iowa Code §364.13B 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. This assessment is
being pursued only after the City took many steps to resolve the matter. The
City notified the home owners to abate the nuisance (for example, to remove
snow from the sidewalk) and after the home owner did not take action to
abate the nuisance, the City abated the nuisance and billed the owner. After
being billed at least twice, these owners still have not paid the abatement
costs. The City has sent a letter to the home owner giving them notice that
this resolution would be on the agenda, a copy of which is attached to the
resolution. No interest will be charged if the owner pays within 30 days of the
first required publication. Attached as an exhibit to the resolution is a list of
the properties that will be assessed and the amount that will be assessed.
Action:
ITEM 14. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. Appliants `MUST reside in Iowa
City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated.
[Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but
will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
Previous:
ITEM 14a Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment — One vacancy to fill a five -year term
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016. (New full term).
ITEM 14b Airport Zoning Brd of Adiustment — One vacancy to fill a five -year term
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013. (Term expires for Dennis Keitel).
ITEM 14c Airport Zoning Commission — One vacancy to fill a six -year term January
1, 2010 — December 31, 2015. (Term expires for Brian Sponcil)
ITEM 14d Airport Zoning Commission — One vacancy to fill a six -year term January 1,
2012 — December 31, 2017. (New full term).
ITEM 14e Airport Commission — One vacancy to fill a four -year term, March 1, 2013
— March 1, 2017. (Term expires for Richard Mascari).
ITEM 14f Historic Preservation Commission — One vacancy, for a Jefferson St.
representative to fill three -year terms, March 29, 2013 — March 29, 2016.
(New District formed).
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ITEM 14g
Planninq & Zoning Commission – One vacancy to fill five -year terms, May
1, 2013 – May 1, 2018. (Term expires for Tim Weitzel).
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2013.
New:
ITEM 14h Housing & Community Development Commission – One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending September 1,
2015. (Jarrod Gatlin resigned). See correspondence included in Council
packet.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2013.
ITEM 15. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM 16. CITY COUNCIL INFORMA
ITEM 17. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a) City Manager.
b) City Attorney. 69
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ITEM 18. ADJOURN (to work session if necessary).