CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SIOUX CITY, IOWA FEBRUARY 6, 2017 1. The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held at 4:06 p.m. The following Council Members were present on call of the roll: Capron, Groetken, Moore and Scott. Absent: None. Staff members present included: Robert Padmore, City Manager; Nicole M. DuBois, City Attorney; and Lisa McCardle, City Clerk. Erica Bowman, Title 1 Reading K-5; and Ben Schultz, Principal of Lewis and Clark School, South Sioux City, Nebraska; spoke on the Choose Kind Campaign stating Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 13th through the 18th and encouraged the City and Sioux City businesses to join the campaign. 2. Applicants interviewing for the vacant City Council position included: John Fitch, 3501 West 31st St; Alex Watters, 3000 6th Ave; Jim Rixner, 114 Midvale Ave; Mary Worden-Fiedler, 3323 Jackson St; and Ken Johnson, 2421 Mohawk Drive. 3. Michael Bayala, Effective Fiscal and Public Policy Committee; and Craig Keiser, Environmental Advisory Board; did not appear for their scheduled Interviews, they will be rescheduled at a later date. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Scott, seconded by Capron, to adopt the Consent Agenda; all voting aye. Items 4 through 14G are approved unanimously unless specifically noted after the item. 4. Reading of the City Council minutes of January 19, 21, 23 and 31, 2017. Reading of the minutes of January 19, 21, 23 and 31, 2017 was waived and as part of the consent agenda the minutes were approved as presented. 5. CHDO - Resolution recertifying Siouxland Habitat for Humanity as a Community Housing Development Organization. (CHDO) 2017-0066 6. PATS - Resolution approving a contract with Local 2796, American Federation of State, County and Municipal employees (AFSCME), representing Sioux City Professional, Administrative, Technical and Supervisory employees (PATS) for the period beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2019 and approving a salary schedule for Local 2796 Sioux City PATS employees. 2017-0067 7. GRUNDMAN-HICKS - Resolution accepting the work and authorizing final payment to Grundman-Hicks, LLC of Cherokee, Iowa for the Water Storage Mixers, 38th Street Reservoirs Project. 2017-0068 (February 6, 2017 - City Council Agenda) Page 1
8. ACTIONS RELATING TO GRANTS A. JAG - Resolution authorizing the Sioux City Police Department to accept $19,855 in 2016 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program funds (16-DJ- BX-0825). 2017-0069 B. NEW FREEDOM - Resolution approving and accepting Transit Joint Participation Agreement No. 57-X009-705-17 with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a New Freedom Assistance Grant in the amount of $4,375 for the Nights and Weekend Service. 2017-0070 C. JARC - Resolution approving and accepting Transit Joint Participation Agreement No. 37-X022-705-17 with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a Job Access/Reverse Commute Grant in the amount of $7,883 for the Airport Route Extension. 2017-0071 D. MPO STBG - Resolution approving the City of Sioux City s applications to the Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program for FY 2021. 2017-0072 E. TRUST FUND - Resolution accepting the State Housing Trust Fund Grant Agreement Number 17-LHTF-01 between the Sioux City Housing Trust Fund, Inc. and the Iowa Finance Authority for $170,087. 2017-0073 9. ACTIONS ADOPTING CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS A. HALF MOON BOOSTER STATION - Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the proposed construction of the Half Moon Booster Station Facility Improvements Project. (Project No. 519-132). 2017-0074 B. WEST 28TH STORM SEWER - Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the proposed construction of the West 28th Street Storm Sewer Replacement Project (Project No. 6849-549-101) 2017-0075 C. RAVINE PARK UPLAND - Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the proposed construction of the Ravine Park Upland BMP Project. (Project No. 6652-549-148) 2017-0076 Glenn Ellis, City Engineer, provided information on the item. Motion by Scott, seconded by Groetken, to amend the resolution to read: Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the proposed construction of the Ravine Park Watershed Upland BMPS Project (Project No. 6652-549-148) and to amend all documentation to include the changes reflected in the resolution; all Page 2
10. ACTIONS RELATING TO AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS A. DGR - Resolution awarding a Consulting Services Agreement to DeWild Grant Reckert and Associates Company d/b/a DGR Engineering of Sioux City, Iowa for design and construction administrative services for the Lewis & Clark Park Infield Drainage Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $34,000. 2017-0077 B. LURA - Resolution consenting to the Iowa Finance Authority s Land Use Restriction Agreement (LURA) by authorizing the City Manager to execute an Acknowledgment of Covenants in connection with HOME Investment Partnership Funds for the Call Terminal Apartments located at 1106 4th Street. Amy Keairns, Neighborhood Services Project Coordinator, provided information on the item. Moore exited the meeting at 5:02 p.m. Motion by Scott, seconded by Groetken, to defer this item to February 13, 2017; Capron, Groetken and Scott voting aye; Moore was absent from this vote. Moore returned to the meeting at 5:04 p.m. C. HABITAT - Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to sign a Funding Agreement by and between the City of Sioux City, Iowa and Siouxland Habitat for Humanity for the purposes of providing $73,728 in HOME Investment Partnership Program funds for down payment assistance and rehabilitation of a single-family dwelling located at 1620 West 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa. 2017-0078 D. BRIDGE INSPECTION - Resolution approving a Consulting Services Agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for the 2017 Annual Bridge Inspection and Rating Program in an amount not to exceed $39,600. (Project No. 6896-719-138) 2017-0079 E. TRAIL/PATHWAY - Resolution authorizing execution of a Construction and Maintenance Agreement with the Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad Company for the City Addition of New Recreational Trail/Pathway at CCP Milepost 506.11, Cherokee Subdivision in connection with the Outer Drive North and Floyd Boulevard Trail Connection Project. (City Project No. 6748-173-019 / Iowa DOT Project No. EDP-7057(688) 7Y-97) 2017-0080 F. RML - Resolution approving an Amendment No. 1 to the Consulting Services Agreement with RML Architects, LLC of Sioux City, Iowa to revise the plans and specifications documents associated with the Interior Remodel Long Lines Recreation Center Auditorium Space Project in an amount not to exceed $7,900. 2017-0081 Page 3
11. ACTIONS RELATING TO PROPERTY A. BRIDGEPORT WEST - Resolution approving and accepting an Amendment to the Offer of Sale of Land from Robert L. and Michelle Lessard for property to be used in connection with the development of the Bridgeport West Industrial Park and rescinding Resolution No. 2017-0017. (Property commonly known as 2225 Boulevard of Champions; 2301 Boulevard of Champions and 4805 Patton Street) 2017-0082 B. BRIDGEPORT WEST - Resolution approving and accepting a warranty deed from Robert L. and Michelle Lessard for property to be used in connection with the development of the Bridgeport West Industrial Park, authorizing payment and rescinding Resolution No. 2017-0018. (Property commonly known as 2225 Boulevard of Champions; 2301 Boulevard of Champions and 4805 Patton Street) 2017-0083 C. DONNER PARK - Resolution Inviting Proposals for the Sale of Land in the Donner Park Urban Renewal Area, Fixing the Date for Receipt of Proposals and Providing for Notice Thereof. (2301 Boulevard of Champions) 2017-0084 D. DONNER PARK - Resolution inviting proposals for the sale of land in the Donner Park Urban Renewal Area, announcing the intent to accept the proposal of Overlook Developers LLC, fixing the date for receipt of proposals, and for public hearing and providing for notice thereof. (That portion of vacated Christy Road abutting 5201 Christy Road) 2017-0085 Moore abstained on the item due to a conflict of interest. E. COMBINED CENTRAL - Resolution inviting proposals for the sale of land in the Combined Central Sioux City -CBD Urban Renewal Area, announcing the intent to accept the proposal of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce, fixing the date for receipt of proposals, and for public hearing and providing for notice thereof. (Land only located at 101 Pierce Street) 2017-0086 F. LINCOLN STREET - Resolution proposing to sell certain real property. (That portion of vacated Lincoln Street abutting 2540 Wilson Street) (Petitioner: Mark J. Bales) (Purchase price: $1,020 plus costs) 2017-0087 G. LINCOLN STREET - Resolution proposing to sell certain real property. (That portion of vacated Lincoln Street abutting 3100 Sioux River Road) (Petitioner: Ryan M. Sands and Nicole L. Sands) (Purchase price: $5,000 plus costs) 2017-0088 12. APPLICATIONS FOR CIGARETTE, TOBACCO, NICOTINE, VAPOR PERMITS A. OVER-THE-COUNTER 1. P.G. Mini Mart, 800 Hamilton Boulevard (New) 2. Transit General Store, 2324 Transit Avenue (New) Page 4
13. APPLICATIONS FOR BEER AND LIQUOR LICENSES A. CLASS B BEER PERMIT 1. Pizza Hut, 3095 Floyd Boulevard (Renewal) B. CLASS E LIQUOR LICENSE 1. Sam s Mini Mart, 4218 Morningside Avenue (Renewal) 2. Hy-Vee Mainstreet, 2611 Pierce Street (Renewal) 3. Hy-Vee #2, 4500 Sargent Road (Renewal) 14. RECEIPT OF BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MINUTES A. Effective Fiscal and Public Policy Committee - January 11, 2017 B. Events Facilities Advisory Board - December 9, 2016 C. Library Board of Trustees - January 18, 2017 D. Mayor s Youth Commission Executive Council - December 5, 2016 E. Mayor s Youth Commission - December 12, 2016 F. Parking and Skywalk System Board of Trustees - January 18, 2017 G. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - January 4, 2017 - End of Consent Agenda - RECOMMENDATIONS OF PLANNING AND ZONING 15. Hearing and ordinance vacating the east/west alley adjacent to 607 and 615 Pearl Street. (Petitioner: HCI Real Estate) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this item. (File No. 2016-0094) (1st Consideration passed January 23, 2017) 2017-0089 The ordinance was considered on motion by Scott, seconded by Moore, to pass second consideration; all On motion by Scott, seconded by Capron, all voting aye; the Statutory Rule requiring that an ordinance be considered at three separate meetings was suspended. On motion by Scott, seconded by Moore, the ordinance passed third consideration; all HEARINGS 16. Hearing and Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for construction of the West 7th Street (Hamilton Boulevard to Wesley Parkway) Reconstruction Project. (Project No. 6544-719-264) 2017-0090 Motion by Scott, seconded by Capron, to adopt the proposed resolution; all Page 5
DISCUSSION 17. Resolution establishing fees for advertising on City buses. 2017-0091 Mike Collett, Assistant City Manager, provided information on the item. Motion by Scott, seconded by Groetken, to adopt the proposed resolution; all 18. Resolution approving a Third Amendment to the Hazmat 28E Agreement with O Brien County, Iowa for hazmat services. 2017-0092 Motion by Scott, seconded by Capron, to adopt the proposed resolution; all 19. Resolution approving a Third Amendment to the Hazmat 28E Agreement with Dickinson County, Iowa for hazmat services. 2017-0093 Motion by Scott, seconded by Moore, to adopt the proposed resolution; all voting aye. 20. Resolution approving a Third Amendment to the Hazmat 28E Agreement with Lyon County, Iowa for hazmat services. 2017-0094 Motion by Scott, seconded by Groetken, to adopt the proposed resolution; all 21. Resolution approving a First Amendment to the Hazmat 28E Agreement with Dakota County, Nebraska for hazmat services. 2017-0095 Motion by Scott, seconded by Moore, to adopt the proposed resolution; all voting aye. 22. Resolution approving a Second Amendment to the Hazmat 28E Agreement with South Sioux City, Nebraska for hazmat services. 2017-0096 Motion by Scott, seconded by Capron, to adopt the proposed resolution; all 23. Resolution accepting the work of Concrete Specialty, Inc. of South Sioux City, Nebraska for the construction of the I-29 Segment 2 Wesley Parkway Sanitary Sewer in the City of Sioux City from Perry Creek Lift Station to Myrtle Street (IDOT Project No. IM-NHS-029-7(51)149--03-97) Project. (Deferred from January 23, 2017) Motion by Scott, seconded by Groetken, to adopt the proposed resolution; all Page 6
Motion by Scott, seconded by Moore, to reconsider the resolution; all voting aye; thus the motion to reconsider was approved. Motion by Scott, seconded by Moore, to defer the item to February 13, 2017; all PRESENTATION 24. Discussion on Proposed First Hour Free Parking in City Parking Ramps. Dave Carney, Public Works Director; Monette Harbeck, Parking Operations Supervisor; and Ragen Cote, Downtown Partners Executive Director; provided information on the item. Alexcia Boggs, Parking and Skywalk Board of Trustees; and Mark Nordine, ABM Parking; spoke on the item. 25. CITIZEN CONCERNS Dan Dykstra, 2515 McDonald St, thanked the Council for their support of the Sioux City Film Festival, stating that because of Council s support the group has received a matching check from Produce Iowa. Dykstra also stated the Sioux City International Film Festival will be held February 19th through the 25th, there will be 58 films from 20 countries shown. 26. COUNCIL CONCERNS Groetken stated the Mary J Treglia Community House will hold a fund-raiser called Wine on a Dime held on February 24th to support Camp Imagination and many additional programs they offer; Groetken asked if the Council would like to support the event; Padmore provided information on how the Council could support the event. Moore inquired about additional City Council interviews; DuBois stated the appointment will be announced at the February 27th Council Meeting. Scott suggested having a Judge at the meeting and swear-in the new Council Member immediately. Moore also stated Jeremy Pigg resigned from the Human Rights Commission and read from his resignation letter. 27. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:53 p.m., on motion by Scott, seconded by Moore; all ATTEST: Lisa L. McCardle, City Clerk Robert E. Scott, Mayor City Council minutes are available on the Internet at www.sioux-city.org. u:\cityagenda\minutes and Agendas\Council Minutes\2017\020617m Page 7