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City of Council Bluffs, Iowa April 24, 2017, 3:45 PM Council Chambers, 2Nd Floor, City Hall 209 Pearl Street STUDY SESSION AGENDA A City of Council Bluffs, Iowa April 24, 2017, 3:45 PM Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall 209 Pearl Street STUDY SESSION AGENDA A. Director of Planning & Community Development Position B. Review Agenda 1 Council Agenda, City of Council Bluffs, Iowa Regular Meeting April 24, 2017, 7:00 PM Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall 209 Pearl Street AGENDA 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Agenda & Tape recordings of this proceedings be incorporated into the official minutes B. Reading, correction and approval of the April 10, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes C. Resolution 17-82 Resolution setting a Public Hearing for May 8, 2017 at 7:00 pm, on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract & Cost Estimate for the Gifford Rd Reconstruction, Phase II & S 19th St Extension (PW17-11) D. Resolution 17-83 Resolution accepting the work of Jim's Hauling in connection with the Walnut Grove Elementary Restoration Project and authorizing the Finance Department to issue a City check in the amount of $14,915.40 E. Resolution 17-84 Resolution accepting work of L.G. Roloff Construction Company, Inc. in connection with the River's Edge Subdivision Improvements - Phase II Division V, Water Main Improvements and authorizing the Finance Director to issue a City check in the amount of $27,019.36 F. 2016 Planning Commission Annual Report G. February List of Bills H. February Revenue & Expense Report I. February Financial Report J. March List of Bills K. March Revenue and Expense Report L. March Financial Report M. Mayor's Appointments N. Notice of Right of Redemption (9) 2 4. MAYORS PROCLAMATIONS A. Proclamation - Arbor Day 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Resolution 17-89 Resolution approving the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Cost Estimate for the Police Department Headquarters Project (PD 18- 01) B. Ordinance 6289 Ordinance establishing the Valley View Urban Revitalization area within the City of Council Bluffs C. Ordinance 6290 Ordinance to amend Title 13 entitled “Buildings and Construction”, by repealing Chapter 13.08 entitled “Building Code” in its entirety and enacting a new Chapter 13.08 entitled “Building Code” D. Ordinance 6291 Ordinance to amend Title 13 entitled, “Buildings and Construction”, by amending Chapter 13.06 entitled “Residential Code” 6. ORDINANCES ON 1ST READING A. Ordinance 6292 Ordinance to amend Chapter 15.16 C-3/Commercial District, by amending Section 15.16.020 "Principal Uses" to include "Tattoo Parlor" (Zoning Ordinance) B. Ordinance 6293 Ordinance to amend Chapter 15.17 C-4/Commercial District, by amending Section 15.17.020 "Principal Uses" to include "Tattoo Parlor" (Zoning Ordinance) 7. ORDINANCES ON 3RD READING A. Ordinance 6288 Ordinance to amend Title 17 "Housing", by amending "Chapter 17.01.010 - Definitions" to amend paragraph (31) "Rental Property" to include additional members of a "Family" 8. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution 17-85 Resolution authorizing a joint application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) by the City of Council Bluffs and BC Homes, LLC for Workforce Housing Tax Incentive Program (WHTIP) benefits 3 B. Resolution 17-86 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with KEV (Lifeline) for the purchase of a 2017 F450 Ambulance for the Council Bluffs Fire Department C. Resolution 17-87 Resolution confirming the appointment of Brandon Garrett in the position of Director of Planning & Community Development with the City of Council Bluffs and approving the wage and benefit package offered to him D. Resolution 17-88 Resolution authorizing the 28E agreement with the Southwest Iowa Planning Council/Southwest Iowa Transit Agency to provide paratransit service under the City's Special Transit Service E. Resolution 17-90 Resolution authorizing an agreement with D & D Construction, Inc. for the demolition of buildings on State Orchard Road F. Resolution 17-91 Resolution authorizing the City Council to accept a 5 acre parcel of land from the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation to be added to the Vincent Bluff Prairie Preserve and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Loess Hills Preservation Society to manage and maintain the property 9. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS AND CANCELLATIONS A. Liquor License Renewals 1) Hog Stop, 2327 South 24th Street 2) Rodeo Saloon & BBQ, 164 W Broadway 3) Ruby Tuesday, 3150 24th Avenue B. Liquor License Ownership Updates 1) Godfather's Pizza, 3020 West Broadway C. Liquor License Special Events 1) Bike Night on 100 Block (4 dates) 2) Tom Hanafan Rivers Edge Park (LoessFest) 10. OTHER BUSINESS 11. ADJOURNMENT DISCLAIMER: If you plan on attending this meeting and require assistance please notify the City Clerk's office at (712) 328-4616, by 5:00 p.m., three days prior to the meeting. 4 City Council Meeting Minutes April 10, 2017 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Council Bluffs City Council was called to order by Mayor Matthew J. Walsh on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Council Members present: Melissa Head, Al Ringgenberg, Roger Sandau, Nate Watson and Sharon White. Staff present: Richards Wade and Jodi Quakenbush. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Agenda & Tape recordings of this proceedings be incorporated into the official minutes. Reading, correction and approval of the March 27, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes. Resolution 17-72, setting a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on April 24, 2017 to approve the plans and specifications and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the Police Department Headquarters. December List of Bills December Revenue & Expense Report December Financial Report January List of Bills January Revenue & Expense Report January Financial Report Claim Right of Redemption (4) Melissa Head and Nate Watson moved and seconded approval of Consent Agenda. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. MAYORS PROCLAMATIONS Proclamation - Education and Sharing Day Mayor hereby proclaiming April 7, 2017 as Education & Sharing Day. Proclamation - National Library Week - "Libraries Transform" Mayor hereby proclaiming the week of April 9, 2017 through April 15, 2017 as National Library Week "Libraries Transform". PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance 6287, to amend the zoning map, as adopted by reference in section 15.02.070, by appending a P-R Planned Residential overlay to property legally described as lot 3, New Horizon Subdivision, as defined in Chapter 15.28 Roger Sandau and Melissa Head moved and seconded approval of second reading of Ordinance 6287. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. Sharon White and Nate Watson moved and seconded approval to waive third reading. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. Ordinance passes into law. Resolution 17-73, authorizing the Mayor to submit an application for FY2018 State Transit Assistance. Nate Watson and Melissa Head moved and seconded approval of Resolution 17-73. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. Resolution 17-77, approving the Urban Revitalization Plan for the Valley View Urban Revitalization area. Al Ringgenberg and Melissa Head moved and seconded approval of Resolution 17-77. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. 5 ORDINANCES ON 1ST READING Ordinance 6289, establishing the Valley View Urban Revitalization area within the City of Council Bluffs. Melissa Head and Al Ringgenberg moved and seconded approval of first reading of Ordinance 6289. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. Ordinance 6290, to amend Title 13 entitled “Buildings and Construction”, by repealing Chapter 13.08 entitled “Building Code” in its entirety and enacting a new Chapter 13.08 entitled “Building Code”. Nate Watson and Melissa Head moved and seconded approval of first reading of Ordinance 6290 and setting a Public Hearing for April 24, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. Ordinance 6291, to amend Title 13 entitled, “Buildings and Construction”, by amending Chapter 13.06 entitled “Residential Code” Nate Watson and Roger Sandau moved and seconded approval of first reading of Ordinance 6291 and setting a Public Hearing for April 24, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. ORDINANCES ON 2ND READING Ordinance 6288, to amend Title 17 “Housing”, by amending “Chapter 17.01.010 - Definitions” to amend paragraph (31) “Rental Property” to include additional members of a “Family”. Roger Sandau and Melissa Head moved and seconded approval of second reading of Ordinance 6288, as amended to read; "family' includes the following: the spouse, children, parent(s), grandchildren, grandparent(s), brother(s), sister(s) or dependent(s) of the owner of record. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. RESOLUTIONS Resolution 17-74, certifying the Drainage District Assessments for the fiscal year of 2018 with Pottawattamie County. Sharon White and Melissa Head moved and seconded approval of Resolution 17-74. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. Resolution 17-75, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and agreement with Midwest Floor Covering for the Council Bluffs Library Flooring Replacement Project Roger Sandau and Nate Watson moved and seconded approval of Resolution 17-75. Passed, 4-1 vote. (Nays: Ringgenberg) Resolution 17-76, to apply a PR/Planned Residential overlay for property legally described as Lot 3, New Horizon Subdivision. Sharon White and Melissa Head moved and seconded approval of Resolution 17-76. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. Resolution 17-78, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Driver Sewer and Water, Inc. for the Walnut Grove Subdivision Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project. Heard from Dillon Waschkowski, 2 Scarlet Oaks Rd, owner of Bluffs Paving, expressing his concerns with the bid process regarding this resolution. City Attorney, Richard Wade explained what happened and his recommendation that was given at the time of the bid. Melissa Head and Al Ringgenberg moved and seconded approval of Resolution 17-78. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. Resolution 17-79, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with George Butler Associates, Inc. for engineering services in connection with WPCP Manhole #1 Rehab. Sharon White and Melissa Head moved and seconded approval of Resolution 17-79.
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