City Council Meeting of September 20, 2011

Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040.

Iowa City City Council Agenda
Regular Formal
September 20, 2011 - 7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
www.icgov.org

ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.

ITEM 2. OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS – Roosevelt Elementary
a) Ana Crespo
b) Isabelle Grey
c) Sadie Widmer

ITEM 3. PROCLAMATIONS.
a) World Habitat Day – October 3, 2011
b) Active Aging Week – last week in September

ITEM 4. 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. September 6, Special Council Work Session
2. September 6, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete

b) Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action).
1. Civil Service Commission: September 1, 2011
2. Planning & Zoning Commission: August 18, 2011
3. Public Art Advisory Committee: July 7, 2011
4. Youth Advisory Commission: July 16, 2011

c) Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal:
1. Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Gas #1, 260 Stevens Dr.
2. Class C Liquor License for Atlas World Grill, Inc., dba Atlas World Grill, Inc., 127 Iowa Ave.
3. Special Class C Liquor License for Prairie Lights Books, Ltd., dba Times Club at Prairie Lights,15 S. Dubuque St.
4. Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #52, 25 W. Burlington St.
5. Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #51, 323 E. Burlington St.
6. Class C Liquor License for Etre Restaurant Group, LLC, dba Takanami, 219 Iowa Ave.
7. Class C Beer Permit for Hawkeye Oil Company, dba Scott Blvd. Hawkeye Convenience Store, 2875 Commerce Dr.
8. Class C Liquor License for I.C.B.B., Ltd, dba Brown Bottle, 115 E. Washington St.
9. Class C Liquor License for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., dba Chipotle Mexican Grill, 201 S. Clinton St. Suite 112.
10. Outdoor Service Area for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., dba Chipotle Mexican Grill, 201 S. Clinton St. Suite 112.
11. Class C Beer Permit for Dan’s Short Stop Corporation, dba Dan’s Short Stop Corporation, 2221 Rochester Ave.

d) Setting Public Hearings:
1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 4, 2011, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 336 DOUGLASS COURT.
Comment: The grant for the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program allows the City to purchase twenty-six rental units located in designated neighborhoods surrounding the University, rehabilitate them with up to $50,000 in grant funds, and then sell them to income-eligible buyers. Under the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program, the City proposes to sell 336 Douglass Court. The amount of the sale will be $105,000 (this is what the City paid to purchase the home) plus the "carrying costs," which are which are all costs incurred by the City to acquire the home, maintain it and sell it, including abstracting and recording fees, interest on the loan to purchase the home, mowing and snow removal, utilities, real estate taxes, and any costs in excess of $50,000 to repair and rehabilitate the home.

e) Resolutions.
1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SENIOR CENTER BOILER AND CHILLER REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
Comment: The project has been completed in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications. The Engineer’s Report and Performance and Payment bonds are on file with the City Clerk.

2. 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 1909 DELWOOD DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: University of Iowa Community Credit Union has requested that the City approve a Subordination Agreement for property at 1909 Delwood Drive. In 2000, the owner of the property received funding from the City of Iowa City for a Housing Rehabilitation project. The property has enough equity to cover the City’s lien position.

f) Correspondence.
1. Ronald Knoche: Competitive Quotation Results
2. Cindy Roberts: Thank you from the Grant Wood Neighborhood Association
3. Mary Sullivan: Restricted Time Parking [staff response included]
4. MurphyGeerdes: Letter to Editor from Idyllwild resident against Taft Speedway levee
5. Rusty Hansen, Dale Wilhelm, Lee Iben: Excessive noise at Regina Fall Fun Festival [staff response included]
6. Alice McCormack & Tena Kincaid: Women’s Air Race Classic Thank you
7. Raj Patel: Thank You (UISG Liaison)
8. Cody Graham: Letter of Introduction (UISG Liaison)
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.

ITEM 5. COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM]
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information" item.

ITEM 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. (Item "g") 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 OCTOBER 4, 2011 ON A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADOPT THE RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS DISTRICT - SUB-AREA PLAN.
Comment: After a public hearing held on September 1, 2011, on a vote of 6-0 (Freerks absent) the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended amending the Comprehensive Plan to adopt the Riverfront Crossings District – Sub-Area Plan. Staff recommended approval in a memo dated September 1, 2011. Approval of this plan will establish the vision for future development in this sub-area of the Riverfront Crossings District and is the first phase of the planning effort in the Riverfront Crossings District.

b) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 4, 2011 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, PARAGRAPH 14-4B-4B-23, TO MODIFY THE STANDARDS FOR VEHICLE REPAIR USES IN THE INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL ZONE WHEN LOCATED ADJACENT TO A RESIDENTIAL ZONE.
Comment: At their meeting on July 7, 2011, on a vote of 5-0 (Plahutnik and Payne absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this zoning code amendment. Staff recommended approval in a memo dated July 7, 2011. Approval of this amendment will reduce the number of nonconforming auto repair shops in the CI-1 Zone by establishing restrictions on outdoor work activities and noise standards for any indoor work activities during night-time hours in lieu of the current 100-foot separation requirement between auto repair uses in the CI-1 Zone and residential zones.

c) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 4, 2011 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, SUBSECTION 14-4C-1D, TO CLARIFY A CROSS-REFERENCE REGARDING OFF-STREET PARKING LOCATED ON A SEPARATE LOT FROM THE USE SERVED AND TO DELETE SUBPARAGRAPH 14-2C-4B-3a., AN OBSOLETE PROVISION REGARDING SIDE AND REAR BUILDING SETBACKS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES.
Comment: At their meeting on July 7, 2011, on a vote of 5-0 (Plahutnik and Payne absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this zoning code amendment. Staff recommended approval in a memo dated July 7, 2011. Approval of these amendments will clarify a cross-reference and delete an obsolete provision in the zoning code.

d) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 4, 2011 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, TABLE 2C-2(a), SECTION 14-2C-6, SECTION 14-2C-8, AND PARAGRAPH 14-4B-4A-7, TO ESTABLISH DIMENSIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2) ZONE SIMILAR TO STANDARDS APPLIED IN THE OTHER CENTRAL BUSINESS ZONES, AND TO CLARIFY AND ESTABLISH SETBACK AND ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY FOR PARKING LOCATION, AND MODIFY CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS TO ACCOMMODATE UPPER FLOOR COMMERCIAL USES IN MIXED-USE BUILDINGS IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS ZONES.
Comment: At their meeting on July 7, 2011, on a vote of 5-0 (Plahutnik and Payne absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of these zoning code amendments. Staff recommended approval in a memo dated July 7, 2011. Approval of these amendments will improve and clarify regulations that apply in the downtown area by allowing more flexibility in locating parking in relation to storefront uses, and by requiring the second floor of mixed-use buildings to be constructed in a manner that will be more attractive for commercial uses, particularly office uses, for which there has been a documented and unmet demand.

e) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 4, 2011 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, PARAGRAPH 14-2A-6C-4, TO ALLOW AN APPLICANT TO SEEK A MINOR MODIFICATION TO THE SINGLE FAMILY SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARD THAT ESTABLISHES MINIMUM DRIVEWAY LENGTH.
Comment: At their meeting on September 1, 2011, on a vote of 6-0 (Freerks absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this zoning code amendment. Staff recommended approval in a memo dated September 1, 2011. Approval of this amendment will allow an applicant to seek a minor modification to reduce the minimum driveway length in cases where there are topographical constraints that make compliance with this standard impractical.

f) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 4, 2011 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, ARTICLE 4A, USE CATEGORIES, TO ADD A NEW USE CATEGORY ENTITLED, "BUILDING TRADE USES,"; AND ASSOCIATED AMENDMENTS TO ALLOW SAID BUILDING TRADE USES IN THE CI-1, I-1, AND I-2 ZONES AS PERMITTED USES AND IN THE CC-2 ZONE AS PROVISIONAL USES AND TO ESTABLISH APPROVAL CRITERIA FOR SAID PROVISIONAL USES IN ARTICLE 14-4B.
Comment: At their meeting on September 1, 2011, on a vote of 6-0 (Freerks absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of these zoning code amendments. Staff recommended approval in a memo dated September 1, 2011. Approval of these amendments will distinguish these uses from more intensive Industrial Service Uses and expand the location opportunities for offices and accessory storage and fabrication facilities associated with building contractors, such as plumbers, electricians, heating and air conditioning contractors and similar that would be classified within this new category.

g) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 10 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 350 DUBLIN DRIVE FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY 8 (OPD-8) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY 12 (OPD-RM12). (REZ11-00005) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At its July 21 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Plahutnik absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. Staff recommended approval in a report dated July 21. Approval will allow the addition of 9 assisted living apartments to the existing 80-units in Melrose Meadows Retirement Community.

h) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, ARTICLE 9A, GENERAL DEFINITIONS, TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF ENLARGEMENT/EXPANSION AS IT RELATES TO ALCOHOL SALES-ORIENTED USES. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At its July 21 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Plahutnik absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this amendment to the zoning code. Staff recommended approval in a report dated July 21.

i) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPH 14-4B-4B-17, SALES-ORIENTED RETAIL IN THE CI-1 ZONE, TO ALLOW PET SUPPLY STORES. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At its July 21 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Plahutnik absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this amendment to the zoning code. Staff recommended approval in a report dated July 21. Approval will allow pet supply stores to be located in the CI-1 zone.

j) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF ROCHESTER RIDGE, PART TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB11-00009).
Comment: The preliminary plat for Rochester Ridge was approved by the City Council on August 2, 2011, along with the final plat for Part One of the subdivision. Part One included 18 lots and the stormwater management area for the entire subdivision. Staff recommends approval of the final plat for Part Two subject to approval of legal papers and construction drawings. It is anticipated that legal papers and construction drawings will be approved prior to the September 6 City Council meeting. Approval will allow the development of a 13-lot, 4.57 acre residential subdivision located at 2949 Rochester Avenue. This item was deferred from the September 6 agenda.

ITEM 7. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER WORKS PRAIRIE PARK FLOOD MITIGATION IMPROVEMENTS 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 project will elevate exterior electrical equipment, floodproof the well house building, and elevate electrical equipment inside the well house building for three of the City’s water supply well facilities within the Water Works Prairie Park. The estimated construction cost is $385,000 and will be funded with Hazard Mitigation Grant Program proceeds and Water revenues.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING

ITEM 8. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PHASE 1 OF THE FIRST AVENUE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 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: Phase 1 of this project will include the installation of new storm sewer and pavement removal and replacement behind the mini-mall located at 1705 First Avenue. The estimated construction cost of Phase 1 is $353,000 and will be funded with General Obligation Bond proceeds.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING

ITEM 9. APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE 2011 PARKING RAMP REPAIR 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 resolution approves Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the 2011 Parking Ramp Repair Project. This project will include the removal and repair of caulk joints in three of our parking facilities. Minor concrete removal and repair will also be completed. The estimated cost for this project is $176,000.00 to be paid out of parking operations.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING

ITEM 10. THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH WELLS FARGO COMPANY FOR LIMITED OCCUPATION AND POSSESSION OF THE KIOSK LOCATED IN THE COLLEGE STREET PEDESTRIAN MALL ALONG THE CLINTON STREET FRONTAGE FOR INSTALLTION OF AN ATM MACHINE AND NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR THE SUM OF $500 PER MONTH FOR AN INTITIAL FIVE YEAR TERMS WITH PROVISIONS FOR FOUR SUBSEQUENT RENEWAL PERIODS OF FIVE YEARS EACH.
Comment: Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 364.7, before the City Council may engage in any lease agreement exceeding a term of three (3) years, it must be proceeded by a public hearing and authorized by resolution. Wells Fargo Company, who may be relocating from its current property at 112 E. Dubuque St., has approached the City with the proposal to install an ATM machine in the College Street pedestrian mall kiosk fronting along Clinton Street for an initial term of five (5) years, with the option to renew said lease for four (4) additional five (5) year terms upon subsequent agreement between the City and Wells Fargo. Any subsequent renewal will also require renegotiation of the rental rate for the five (5) year renewal period. This Resolution authorizes the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a lease agreement with Wells Fargo Company for the limited occupation and possession of the kiosk located in the College Street pedestrian mall along the Clinton Street frontage for the sum of $500 per month for an initial five (5) year term with the ability of Wells Fargo to renew the lease for four (4) subsequent five (5) year terms upon agreement of the parties.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING

ITEM 11. CONSIDER A MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT FOR IOWA CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LINN COUNTY / JOHNSON COUNTY SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PLANNING GRANT AND PLANNING PROCESS.
Comment: Linn County has approached Iowa City, Johnson County and the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County to participate in an application for a Sustainable Communities Planning grant, which is administered by the Housing and Urban Development Administration. Linn County is proposing a $2.5 Million grant be requested for this effort. The grant would provide funds to hire a consultant team to develop a regional (East Central Iowa) housing, land use, transportation and livable communities plan over a three year period. The East Central Iowa Council of Governments would administer the grant, with support from other local governments. This effort is not intended to supplant local government efforts; it is intended to create a larger regional framework for local government comprehensive land use, housing and transportation plans. A 20% local match is required for this grant; Iowa City is being asked to commit to in-kind staff time for the local match obligation, including direct staff time, and the coordination of time from local commissions, committees, and non-governmental entities which would participate in the planning process.

ITEM 12. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, CHAPTER 3, OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS; SEASONAL, FIVE DAY OR FOURTEEN DAY LICENSES AND PERMITS, SECTION A, LOCATION TO ESTABLISH NEW LOCATION STANDARDS FOR TEMPORARY OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS WHEN REQUESTED IN NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONES. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: This ordinance change would allow the City to issue permits for temporary outdoor service areas under the same location standards that apply to more permanent outdoor service areas approved on a year-round basis. Since so many of the City’s commercial zones contain residential apartments above commercial storefronts, it is difficult to hold special events or festivals that include temporary outdoor service areas under the current location restriction, which prohibits temporary outdoor service areas that are within 100 feet of a residential use. For instance, under the current ordinance, a permit could not be issued for a temporary outdoor service area in the Northside Marketplace during the upcoming Octoberfest, a one-day event being held on October 1, because there are residential apartments located above the commercial storefronts in the area. This proposed change to the ordinance would allow each request for a temporary outdoor service area to be considered on its own merits based on the approval criteria in the City Code and subject to similar location standards as more permanent outdoor service areas that are permitted on a year-round basis. Staff requests expedited 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", SUBSECTION B, ENTITLED "EXCEPTIONS". (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Based on a speed study of the North Dodge Street corridor, the City Engineer and Iowa Department of Transportation recommend establishing the speed limit at 35 miles per hour between Prairie du Chien Road and a point 175 feet north of Conklin Lane and establishing the speed limit at 45 miles per hour from a point 175 feet north of Conklin Lane to a point 600 feet south of the city limits.

ITEM 14. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THAT GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED AND COLLECTED EACH YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE TOWNCREST 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 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Adopting a TIF ordinance is the second step in establishing a tax increment financing (TIF) district. Adoption of the Towncrest 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.

ITEM 15. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRETING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND KUENY ARCHITECTS, LLC TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS FUEL FACILITY AND VEHICLE WASH PROJECT.
Comment: This agreement will provide for the preparation of preliminary and final design of the Public Works Fuel Facility & Vehicle Wash Project. The project will relocate the City’s fuel storage and dispensing facilities and vehicle wash systems to the Public Works site located on South Gilbert Street in order to enhance services and to meet current and future fuel and wash demands. The negotiated price is not to exceed $76,685 and will be funded with General Obligation bond proceeds.

ITEM 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A LANDSCAPED MEDIAN ON BURLINGTON STREET FROM THE IOWA RIVER TO CAPITOL STREET.
Comment: This resolution will enable City staff to apply for grants totaling up to $750,000 from the Iowa Department of Transportation "Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program." If awarded, grant funds will be used to develop a landscaped median on Burlington Street from the Iowa River to Capitol Street. This project would increase pedestrian safety and enhance aesthetics along this key entryway to downtown Iowa City and the University of Iowa campus. The minimum local match requirement for this program is 30 percent of the project cost. Funds provided by the University of Iowa can be applied to this local match requirement.

ITEM 17. 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 Zoning Brd of Adjustment – One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus a five-year term January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011. (Carl Williams resigned).

b) Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment – One vacancy to fill a five-year term January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013. (Term expires for Dennis Keitel).

c) Airport Zoning Commission – One vacancy to fill a six-year term January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2011. (Term expires for Mark Anderson).

d) Airport Zoning Commission – One vacancy to fill a six-year term January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2015. (Term expires for Brian Sponcil)

e) Appeals, Board of – One vacancy to fill a five-year term January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2013, for a Mechanical Professional. (Term expires for Tim Fehr).

f) Appeals, Board of – One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2014, for a Building Design Professional. (Unexpired term for Stephen Buckman)

g) Senior Center Commission – One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2012. (Unexpired term for Jean Martin)

h) Youth Advisory Commission – One vacancy to fill a two-year term January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2012 One (1) person – Tate High
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, September 28, 2011.

New:
i) Board of Adjustment – One vacancy to fill a five-year term January 1, 2012 – January 1, 2017. (Term expires for Adam Plagge)

j) Human Rights Commission – Three vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2012 – January 1, 2015. (Term expires for Wangui Gathua, Martha Lubaroff, Dianne Day)

k) Parks & Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term January 1, 2012 – January 1, 2016. (Term expires for Margaret Loomer)

l) Public Art Advisory Committee – Two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2012 – January 1, 2015. (Term expires for Patrick Carney, DaLayne Williamson)

m) Senior Center Commission – Two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2014. (Term expires for Rosamond Hanson, Mercedes Bern-Klug)

n) Youth Advisory Commission – Three vacancies to fill two-year terms January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2013. (Term expires for Jerry Gao, Alexandra Tamerius, Caroline Van Voorhis)
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, October 26, 2011.

ITEM 18. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated.
a) Parks & Recreation Commission – One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus a four-year term January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016. (Jerry Raaz resigned)

ITEM 19. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).

ITEM 20. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.

ITEM 21. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a) City Manager.
b) City Attorney.
c) City Clerk.

ITEM 22. ADJOURNMENT.