Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Proclamations/Presentations Proclamation – National Preservation Month (Ron Mussman, Arthur Kim and Ron Lower) Proclamation – Building Safety Month (Kevin Ciabatti and Chief Smith) Proclamation – National Public Works Week (Jen Winter)
A public hearing will be held to consider the establishment of an urban revitalization area east of Center Point Road NE, south of 32nd Street NE, as requested by MW Properties, LLC for the Three Pines senior housing project (Lauren Freeman). CIP/DID #URTE-0029-2019 a. Resolution approving the Three Pines Urban Revitalization Area Plan. b. First Reading: Ordinance establishing the Three Pines Urban Revitalization Area.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed Commerce Park Urban Renewal Area and an Ordinance relating to the collection of tax increments within the proposed Commerce Park Urban Renewal Area along and west of 6th Street SW and south of Wright Brothers Boulevard SW (Lauren Freeman). CIP/DID #TIF-0021-2018 a. Resolution approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the Commerce Park Urban Renewal Area. b. First Reading: Ordinance relating to the collection of tax increments within the proposed Commerce Park Urban Renewal Area.
3. A public hearing will be held to consider a Development Agreement with Nan Ran, Inc. for the proposed River Ridge Square development project (Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #TIF-0029-2019 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with Nan Ran, Inc. 4. A public hearing will be held to consider a Development Agreement with New Buffalo Land Co. LLC for the proposed River Ridge Square development project (Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #TIF-0029-2019 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with New Buffalo Land Co. LLC.
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone from S-RM1, Suburban Residential Medium Single Unit District, and S-MC, Suburban Mixed Use Community Center District, to I-LI, Light Industrial Zone District, with a Planned Unit Development Overlay for property located at 1610 Blairs Ferry Road NE as requested by Blairs Buildings LLC (Vern Zakostelecky). CIP/DID #RZNE-028529-2019 a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone from S-RM1, Suburban Residential Medium Single Unit District, and S-MC, Suburban Mixed Use Community Center District, to I-LI, Light Industrial Zone District, with a Planned Unit Development Overlay for property located at 1610 Blairs Ferry Road NE as requested by Blairs Buildings LLC.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Edgewood Road NE from Highway 100 to Blairs Ferry Road Roadway Improvements project (estimated cost is $710,000) (Brenna Fall). CIP/DID #301980-01 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Edgewood Road NE from Highway 100 to Blairs Ferry Road Roadway Improvements project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Prairie Grass Lane NE from Milburn Road to West of Windy Meadow Circle Roadway Construction project (estimated cost is $120,000) (Brenna Fall). CIP/DID #301967-01 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Prairie Grass Lane NE from Milburn Road to West of Windy Meadow Circle Roadway Construction project.
This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council action scheduled for today. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the Council Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon.
MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA
Items 8 - 30
Report on the receipt of bids for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019A; Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019B; Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2019C; and Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2019D (Michele Tamerius and Jon Burmeister, PFM Financial Advisors LLC). CIP/DID #FIN2018-07 a. Resolution directing the sale of $22,015,000 (subject to adjustment per terms of offering) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019A. b. Resolution directing the sale of $6,560,000 (subject to adjustment per terms of offering) Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019B. c. Resolution directing the sale of $13,430,000 (subject to adjustment per terms of offering) Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2019C. d. Resolution directing the sale of $9,665,000 (subject to adjustment per terms of offering) Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2019D. e. Resolution authorizing the redemption of outstanding Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011B, dated June 8, 2011, and directing that notice be given. f. Resolution authorizing the redemption of outstanding Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2011D, dated June 8, 2011, and directing that notice be given.
Report on bids for the Beaver Hollow Lift Station Improvements project (estimated cost is $490,000) (Dave Wallace). CIP/DID #6550008-03 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $437,282, plus incentive up to $5,000, bond and insurance of Boomerang Corp. for the Beaver Hollow Lift Station Improvements project.
Report on bids for the 21st Avenue SW from 12th Street to 13th Street Water Main, Drainage and Street Improvements project (estimated cost is $810,000) (Dave Wallace). CIP/DID #304479-02 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $689,537, plus incentive up to $10,000, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Company for the 21st Avenue SW from 12th Street to 13th Street Water Main, Drainage and Street Improvements project.
Report on bids for the Wright Brothers Boulevard SW at Interstate 380 Westbound Turn Lane project (estimated cost is $200,000) (Brenna Fall). CIP/DID #301983-01 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $189,402.01, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Company for the Wright Brothers Boulevard SW at Interstate 380 Westbound Turn Lane project.
Report on bids for the Ellis Harbor Sidewalk Repairs Project for the Parks & Recreation Department (estimated cost is $175,000) (Steve Krug). CIP/DID #PUR0319-192 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $213,131, bonds and insurance of Possibilities Unlimited LLC for the Ellis Harbor Sidewalk Repairs Project.
Report on bids for the Ice Arena Parking and Stoops ADA Project for the Facilities Maintenance Division (estimated cost is $235,713) (Jeff Koffron). CIP/DID #PUR0319-200 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $244,490, bonds and insurance of Midwest Concrete Inc. for the Ice Arena Parking and Stoops ADA Project.
Presentation and Resolution authorizing the Fleet Services Division to purchase one 2019 Lenco BearCat G2 armored rescue vehicle from Lenco Armored Vehicles in the amount of $268,102 for use by the Police Department (Lt. Charlie Fields). CIP/DID #FLT039
Discussion and Resolution approving a project term sheet outlining preliminary terms and directing the City Manager to negotiate a Development Agreement with Banjo Apartments LLC for the construction of a mixed-use building on the block bounded by 4th and 5th Avenues SE and 5th and 6th Streets SE (Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #TIF-0030-2019
Discussion and Resolution of support authorizing City participation for housing projects located at 2700 33rd Avenue SW and 145 16th Avenue SW proposed by LTRI, LLC and REM Iowa under the City’s Community Benefit – Economic Development Program (Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #TIF-0031-2019
Discussion and Resolution authorizing sponsorship of a Business Financial Assistance Application to Iowa Economic Development Authority by Future Line LLC for the construction of a new industrial building 550 60th Avenue SW and providing matching funds through the City’s Local Match – Economic Development Program (Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #URTE-0031-2019
Ordinance repealing Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code, Building Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Chapter 33 and the 2018 editions of the International Building Code and International Residential Code with modifications. CIP/DID #BSD001-19
Ordinance repealing Chapter 34 of the Municipal Code, Electrical Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Chapter 34 and the 2017 edition of the National Electrical Code with modifications. CIP/DID #BSD003-19
Ordinance repealing Chapter 36 of the Municipal Code, Mechanical Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Chapter 36 and the 2018 edition of the International Mechanical Code with modifications. CIP/DID #BSD002-19
Ordinance repealing Chapter 37 of the Municipal Code, Fire Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Fire Code and the 2018 edition of the International Fire Code with modifications. CIP/DID #FIR0319-0042
Ordinance repealing Chapter 51 of the Municipal Code and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Chapter 51, Alcoholic Beverages, to clarify certain sections and remove outdated language and regulations covered by State Code. CIP/DID #OB337094
Ordinance renaming Bellamy Court NW to Bellamy Street NW northerly from Sandhurst Drive NW as requested by the Traffic Engineering Division. CIP/DID #STREET-028099-2018
Ordinance amending Chapter 61 of the Municipal Code, Traffic Regulations, by deleting Section 61.138 therefrom and enacting in its place a new Section 61.138 regarding Automated Traffic Enforcement and the means for challenging an automated traffic citation (Chief Jerman and Cody Estling). CIP/DID #OB449776
This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council business. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the Council Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon.
Council Communications and Discussions
During this portion of the meeting, Council members may bring forward communications, concerns and reports on various matters.
Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Proclamations/Presentations Proclamation – National Preservation Month (Ron Mussman, Arthur Kim and Ron Lower) Proclamation – Building Safety Month (Kevin Ciabatti and Chief Smith) Proclamation – National Public Works Week (Jen Winter)
A public hearing will be held to consider the establishment of an urban revitalization area east of Center Point Road NE, south of 32nd Street NE, as requested by MW Properties, LLC for the Three Pines senior housing project (Lauren Freeman). CIP/DID #URTE-0029-2019 a. Resolution approving the Three Pines Urban Revitalization Area Plan. b. First Reading: Ordinance establishing the Three Pines Urban Revitalization Area.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed Commerce Park Urban Renewal Area and an Ordinance relating to the collection of tax increments within the proposed Commerce Park Urban Renewal Area along and west of 6th Street SW and south of Wright Brothers Boulevard SW (Lauren Freeman). CIP/DID #TIF-0021-2018 a. Resolution approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the Commerce Park Urban Renewal Area. b. First Reading: Ordinance relating to the collection of tax increments within the proposed Commerce Park Urban Renewal Area.
3. A public hearing will be held to consider a Development Agreement with Nan Ran, Inc. for the proposed River Ridge Square development project (Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #TIF-0029-2019 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with Nan Ran, Inc. 4. A public hearing will be held to consider a Development Agreement with New Buffalo Land Co. LLC for the proposed River Ridge Square development project (Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #TIF-0029-2019 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with New Buffalo Land Co. LLC.
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone from S-RM1, Suburban Residential Medium Single Unit District, and S-MC, Suburban Mixed Use Community Center District, to I-LI, Light Industrial Zone District, with a Planned Unit Development Overlay for property located at 1610 Blairs Ferry Road NE as requested by Blairs Buildings LLC (Vern Zakostelecky). CIP/DID #RZNE-028529-2019 a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone from S-RM1, Suburban Residential Medium Single Unit District, and S-MC, Suburban Mixed Use Community Center District, to I-LI, Light Industrial Zone District, with a Planned Unit Development Overlay for property located at 1610 Blairs Ferry Road NE as requested by Blairs Buildings LLC.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Edgewood Road NE from Highway 100 to Blairs Ferry Road Roadway Improvements project (estimated cost is $710,000) (Brenna Fall). CIP/DID #301980-01 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Edgewood Road NE from Highway 100 to Blairs Ferry Road Roadway Improvements project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Prairie Grass Lane NE from Milburn Road to West of Windy Meadow Circle Roadway Construction project (estimated cost is $120,000) (Brenna Fall). CIP/DID #301967-01 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Prairie Grass Lane NE from Milburn Road to West of Windy Meadow Circle Roadway Construction project.
This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council action scheduled for today. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the Council Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon.
MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA
Items 8 - 30
Report on the receipt of bids for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019A; Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019B; Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2019C; and Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2019D (Michele Tamerius and Jon Burmeister, PFM Financial Advisors LLC). CIP/DID #FIN2018-07 a. Resolution directing the sale of $22,015,000 (subject to adjustment per terms of offering) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019A. b. Resolution directing the sale of $6,560,000 (subject to adjustment per terms of offering) Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019B. c. Resolution directing the sale of $13,430,000 (subject to adjustment per terms of offering) Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2019C. d. Resolution directing the sale of $9,665,000 (subject to adjustment per terms of offering) Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2019D. e. Resolution authorizing the redemption of outstanding Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011B, dated June 8, 2011, and directing that notice be given. f. Resolution authorizing the redemption of outstanding Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2011D, dated June 8, 2011, and directing that notice be given.
Report on bids for the Beaver Hollow Lift Station Improvements project (estimated cost is $490,000) (Dave Wallace). CIP/DID #6550008-03 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $437,282, plus incentive up to $5,000, bond and insurance of Boomerang Corp. for the Beaver Hollow Lift Station Improvements project.
Report on bids for the 21st Avenue SW from 12th Street to 13th Street Water Main, Drainage and Street Improvements project (estimated cost is $810,000) (Dave Wallace). CIP/DID #304479-02 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $689,537, plus incentive up to $10,000, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Company for the 21st Avenue SW from 12th Street to 13th Street Water Main, Drainage and Street Improvements project.
Report on bids for the Wright Brothers Boulevard SW at Interstate 380 Westbound Turn Lane project (estimated cost is $200,000) (Brenna Fall). CIP/DID #301983-01 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $189,402.01, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Company for the Wright Brothers Boulevard SW at Interstate 380 Westbound Turn Lane project.
Report on bids for the Ellis Harbor Sidewalk Repairs Project for the Parks & Recreation Department (estimated cost is $175,000) (Steve Krug). CIP/DID #PUR0319-192 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $213,131, bonds and insurance of Possibilities Unlimited LLC for the Ellis Harbor Sidewalk Repairs Project.
Report on bids for the Ice Arena Parking and Stoops ADA Project for the Facilities Maintenance Division (estimated cost is $235,713) (Jeff Koffron). CIP/DID #PUR0319-200 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $244,490, bonds and insurance of Midwest Concrete Inc. for the Ice Arena Parking and Stoops ADA Project.
Presentation and Resolution authorizing the Fleet Services Division to purchase one 2019 Lenco BearCat G2 armored rescue vehicle from Lenco Armored Vehicles in the amount of $268,102 for use by the Police Department (Lt. Charlie Fields). CIP/DID #FLT039
Discussion and Resolution approving a project term sheet outlining preliminary terms and directing the City Manager to negotiate a Development Agreement with Banjo Apartments LLC for the construction of a mixed-use building on the block bounded by 4th and 5th Avenues SE and 5th and 6th Streets SE (Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #TIF-0030-2019
Discussion and Resolution of support authorizing City participation for housing projects located at 2700 33rd Avenue SW and 145 16th Avenue SW proposed by LTRI, LLC and REM Iowa under the City’s Community Benefit – Economic Development Program (Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #TIF-0031-2019
Discussion and Resolution authorizing sponsorship of a Business Financial Assistance Application to Iowa Economic Development Authority by Future Line LLC for the construction of a new industrial building 550 60th Avenue SW and providing matching funds through the City’s Local Match – Economic Development Program (Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #URTE-0031-2019
Ordinance repealing Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code, Building Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Chapter 33 and the 2018 editions of the International Building Code and International Residential Code with modifications. CIP/DID #BSD001-19
Ordinance repealing Chapter 34 of the Municipal Code, Electrical Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Chapter 34 and the 2017 edition of the National Electrical Code with modifications. CIP/DID #BSD003-19
Ordinance repealing Chapter 36 of the Municipal Code, Mechanical Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Chapter 36 and the 2018 edition of the International Mechanical Code with modifications. CIP/DID #BSD002-19
Ordinance repealing Chapter 37 of the Municipal Code, Fire Code, and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Fire Code and the 2018 edition of the International Fire Code with modifications. CIP/DID #FIR0319-0042
Ordinance repealing Chapter 51 of the Municipal Code and enacting and adopting in lieu thereof a new Chapter 51, Alcoholic Beverages, to clarify certain sections and remove outdated language and regulations covered by State Code. CIP/DID #OB337094
Ordinance renaming Bellamy Court NW to Bellamy Street NW northerly from Sandhurst Drive NW as requested by the Traffic Engineering Division. CIP/DID #STREET-028099-2018
Ordinance amending Chapter 61 of the Municipal Code, Traffic Regulations, by deleting Section 61.138 therefrom and enacting in its place a new Section 61.138 regarding Automated Traffic Enforcement and the means for challenging an automated traffic citation (Chief Jerman and Cody Estling). CIP/DID #OB449776
This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council business. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the Council Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon.
Council Communications and Discussions
During this portion of the meeting, Council members may bring forward communications, concerns and reports on various matters.