City Council Meeting of June 17, 2008

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
REVISED Regular Formal
June 17, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street www.icgov.org

ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
InfoVision X Video On Demand (runtime: 12:48)

ITEM 2. PRESENTATION.
a) Public Library Friends Foundation– Rescheduled to June 24
b) UPDATE ON FLOODING
InfoVision X Video On Demand (runtime: 11:57)

CONSIDER MOTION TO AMEND THE CONSENT CALENDAR TO INCLUDE ITEMS: # 5a, 11, 13,
14, 15, 17, 18, 19.

ITEM 3. 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. June 2, Regular Council Work Session
2. June 3, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete
3. June 11, Special Meeting Minutes

b) Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action).
1. Public Art Advisory Committee: May 15, 2008
2. Telecommunications Commission: April 28, 2008
3. Planning and Zoning Commission: May 15, 2008
4. Planning and Zoning Commission: May 12, 2008
5. Police Citizens Review Board: May 13, 2008

c) Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New:
1. Class C Liquor License for Los Cocos, Inc., dba Los Cocos, 1921 Keokuk St.
Renewal:
2. Class C Liquor License for Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695 dba Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 W.
3. Class C Liquor License for 808 Restaurant & Night Club, Inc., dba 808 Restaurant & Night Club, Inc., 121 Iowa Ave.
4. Class C Liquor License for Dublin Underground, Inc., dba Dublin Underground, 5 S. Dubuque St.
5. Class C Liquor License for David Alberhasky dba Dave’s Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market St.
6. Special Class C Liquor License for D & E Restaurant, Inc., dba Z’Mariks Noodle Café, 19 S. Dubuque St.
7. Special Class C Liquor License for Zio Johno’s, Inc., dba Zio Johno’s Spaghetti House, 953 S. Riverside Dr.
8. Class E Liquor License for John’s Grocery, Inc., dba John’s Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market St.
9. Resolution to issue Dance Permits to Los Cocos, Inc., dba Los Cocos, 1921 Keokuk St. and Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695 dba Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 W.
10. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permits.

d) Motions.
1. CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,394,173.33 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 31, 2008, 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.

e) Resolutions.
1. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES
Comment: This resolution includes the following changes:
We are recommending that First American Bank have its maximum depository limit raised from $25,000,000 to $30,000,000. Investments at this institution would be collateralized by the state sinking fund.

2. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED OCCUPANCY POLICY FOR PUBLIC HOUSING TO INCLUDE AN EXCEPTION FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Comment: On April 1, 2008, City Council adopted the Iowa City Housing Authority's Admissions and Occupancy Policy (ACOP) for public housing and the Section 8 Administrative Plan for the voucher program. In both public housing and the Section 8 voucher program, assistance can be denied or terminated if a family member engages in violent criminal activity. Federal law prohibits denying or terminating assistance to the victims of domestic violence, although the perpetrator can be denied or terminated. This exception for domestic violence was listed in the sections on denial and termination in the Section 8 Administrative Plan but was only listed in the denial section in ACOP. This resolution amends ACOP to add the domestic violence exception to the eviction section to correct this oversight.

3. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING TWO PROMISSORY NOTES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1413 FRANKLIN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 1413 Franklin Street received assistance through the City of Iowa City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program. The loans have been paid off; thus the liens need to be released.

4. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM REGIME FOR LOT 10, LONGFELLOW MANOR CONDOMINIUMS.
Comment: The City built a 2-unit residential condominium structure at 983 Longfellow Place, which the City owns, and 985 Longfellow Court, which the City has sold. City staff and the owner of 985 Longfellow Court would like to amend the Declaration of Condominium Regime. Said declaration includes the specifications for the units, and the electrical specifications are not entirely accurate (e.g., the number of telephone jacks, the number of recessed kitchen lights, and the number of exterior patio lights). The proposed amendment reflects what actually was installed. City staff and the owner of 985 Longfellow Court approve the proposed amendments. This is identical to the immediately proceeding agenda item for Lot 11, Longfellow Manor.

5. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM REGIME FOR LOT 11, LONGFELLOW MANOR CONDOMINIUMS.
Comment: The City built a 2-unit residential condominium structure at 962 Longfellow Court, which it has sold, and 960 Longfellow Place, which it still owns. City staff and the owner of 962 Longfellow Court would like to amend the Declaration of Condominium Regime. Said declaration includes the specifications for the units, and the electrical specifications are not entirely accurate (e.g., the number of telephone jacks, the number of recessed kitchen lights, and the number of exterior patio lights). The proposed amendment reflects what actually was installed. City staff and the owner of 962 Longfellow Court approve the proposed amendment. This is identical to the immediately preceding agenda item for Lot 10, Longfellow Manor.

f) Correspondence.
1. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER on the north side of Foster Road approaching the intersection with Swisher Street. Unless directed otherwise by the City Council, this action will occur after June 17, 2008.
2. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of (1) YIELD sign on the northwest corner of the Glendale Drive and North Lowell Street intersection.
3. Acting Traffic Engineering Planner: Removal of (2) DO NOT ENTER signs and (1) ONE-WAY sign.
4. Burlington Street: Thomas Baldridge, Susan Beckett, Gary Christensen, Jim Cochran, Scott Egerton, Erin Fleck, Cody Gieselman, Laurie Haag, Richard Johnson, Jamie Jorgensen, Nick Maddix, Trish Nelson, Dan Nidey, Janelle Rettig, Gregory Schmidt, Fitzgerald Steele, Jan Stewart, Peggy Stokes, Anne Tabor, Richard Walton
5. Michael Carr: The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War resolution request
6. Jim Calkins: Complete smoking ban
7. Mary Yagla Peterson: Reconstruction on Lower Muscatine Avenue
8. JoHanna Allen: Underage drinking
9. Signe Hovet: Leash Law
10. Nick Hafner: Minor League Baseball Report
11. Reyna Wilkens (X2): Update and press release from Merschman Seeds
12. Ted Lowndes: Senior Evacuation Relief
13. David Koch: City High Civics Project

ADDED ITEMS TO THE CONSENT CALENDAR:

ITEM 5. a) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 15 ON AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY .28 ACRES LOCATED AT 700 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) TO INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1). (REZ08-00007)
Comment: At its June 5 meeting, by a vote 0f 4-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning. Staff recommended approval in a report dated June 5, 2008. This rezoning would allow the property to be used for more intensive commercial uses.

ITEM 11. AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $9,150,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2008A, AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS.
Comment: This resolution provides final authorization for the issuance of $9,150,000 General Obligation bonds. The Tax Exemption Certificate sets out in detail a number of facts, promises and obligations which must be met and agreed to by the City in order to maintain these Bonds as tax exempt. The Continuing Disclosure Certificate is being executed and delivered for the benefit of the holders and beneficial owners of the bonds and in order to comply with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) rule 15c2-12(b)(5).
a) CONSIDER A MOTION APPROVING TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE
b) CONSIDER A MOTION APPROVING CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE
c) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION

ITEM 13. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY2009 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
Comment: This resolution approves the FY2009 agreement for Iowa City Transit to provide transit service within the corporate limits of University Heights. The level of transit service provided will remain the same as in FY2008. The proposed FY2009 contract amount of $31,740 is an increase from the FY2008 amount based on the National Consumer Price Index, and is an increase of 3.90%.

ITEM 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR A STATE RECREATION TRAILS PROGRAM (SRT) PROJECT TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR DEVELOPMENT OF RECREATION TRAILS.
Comment: This resolution will enable City staff to apply for up to $465,000 from the Iowa Department of Transportation State Recreation Trails Program. If awarded, this funding will be used to develop a 10-foot wide trail around Sand Lake Recreation Area and connect with the Iowa River Corridor Trail. This new trail connection will improve access to the natural area provide a south trailhead for the metropolitan trail system.

ITEM 15. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED ON JUNE 10, 2008 FOR THE EAST SIDE RECYCLING CENTER PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened on Tuesday, June 10th and the following bid was received:
Selzer Werderitsch Assoc. Iowa City, IA $ 5,478,000.00
Engineer's Estimate $ 3,284,500.00
Because only one bid was received and that bid was more than 40% over the Engineer’s estimate, Public Works and Engineering recommend rejecting the bid.

ITEM 17. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT’S COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT ACCOUNT (CEBA) FOR $40,000 AND A LOCAL MATCH OF A FIVE-YEAR, NO INTEREST $15,000 LOAN FOR FUNDS TO ASSIST KLEFFMAN NORTH AMERICA INC.
Comment: At its meeting on June, 10, 2008, the City Council Economic Development Committee recommended supporting the sponsorship of an application to the Iowa Department of Economic Development for a $40,000 loan with a local match in the form of a five-year $15,000 no interest loan secured by an irrevocable letter of credit . Kleffman North America is global agricultural market research company with offices in downtown Iowa City. They will be adding 12 new employees in a $300,000 expansion.

ITEM 18. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. [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) Housing & Community Development Commission – Three vacancies to fill three-year terms September 1, 2008 – September 1, 2011. (Term expires for Andy Douglas, Rebecca McMurray, Jerry Anthony) (4 males and 2 females currently serve).

b) Planning & Zoning Commission – One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending May 1, 2010. (Bob Brooks resigned) (4 males and 2 females currently serve).

c) Police Citizens Review Board - Two vacancies to fill four-year terms September 1, 2008 – September 1, 2012. (Term expires for Loren Horton, Elizabeth Engel) (3 males and 0 females currently serve).APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2008.

ITEM 19. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
a. Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment – One vacancy to fill an unexpired term plus a five-year term ending December 31, 2011. (Carl Williams resigned) (3 males and 0 females currently serve).
b. Airport Zoning Commission – One vacancy to fill a six-year term January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2011. (Term expires for Mark Anderson) (3 males and 0 females currently serve).
c. Civil Service Commission – One vacancy to fill a four-year term April 7, 2008 – April 2, 2012. (Term expires for Dorothy Maher) (1 male and 1 female currently serve).
d. Youth Advisory Commission – One vacancy to fill a two year term January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2009. One (1) person – Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing (Term expires for Maison Bleam)
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.

CONSIDER MOTION TO CONTINUE ALL PUBLIC HEARINGS AND DEFER ITEMS # 4, 5b TO 10,
AND ITEMS 12, 16, 20, 21, 22 and 23 UNTIL JUNE 24.

CONTINUED AND DEFERRED ITEMS:

ITEM 4. COMMUNITY COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM]
Community Comment will be continued, if necessary, prior to “City Council Information” item.

ITEM 5. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
b) AMENDING TITLE 15, LAND SUBDIVISIONS, BY REPEALING TITLE 15 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW TITLE 15, LAND SUBDIVISIONS.
Comment: At its May 12, 2008 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the amendments to Title 15, Land Subdivisions. Staff presented the draft amendments to the Planning and Zoning Commission at a public meeting on April 3 and recommend approval of the amendments as forwarded by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)

c) CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 10.08 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED NORTH OF HIGHWAY 6, EAST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD, AND WEST OF COMMERCE DRIVE FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI- 1) ZONE TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE. (REZ08-00003)
Comment: At its May 1, 2008, meeting, by a vote of 5-0 (Plahutnik absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. Staff recommended approval in a report dated April 17. Approval of this rezoning will allow this property to be developed with retail commercial uses. Signed conditional zoning agreement has been received from the applicants.
1. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED FROM 6/3)
2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION) (DEFERRED
FROM 6/3)

d) REZONING APPROXIMATELY 9.48 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF OLIVE COURT AND LEAMER COURT AND EAST OF MARIETTA AVENUE FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (RS-8) ZONE TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (OPD-8). (REZ08-0001)
Comment: At its May 1, 2008, meeting, by a vote of 5-0 (Plahutnik absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. Staff recommended approval in a memo dated April 25. Approval of this rezoning will allow this property to be developed with a combination of detached and attached single-family dwellings clustered in a manner that will help preserve sensitive areas on the site. Staff memorandum included in Council packet.
1. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED FROM 6/3)
2. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION) (DEFERRED FROM 6/3)

e) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 11.7-ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON RUPPERT ROAD WEST OF OLD HIGHWAY 218 FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) TO INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1). (REZ08-00004) (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: At its April 17 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Smith absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning (Aviation Commerce Park). Staff recommended approval in a report dated April 17. Approval will allow this property to be developed with intensive commercial uses characterized by outdoor storage and display of merchandise or sales and repair of large equipment.

f) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 8.95-ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON RUPPERT ROAD WEST OF OLD HIGHWAY 218 FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) TO NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P-1).(REZ08-00004) (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: At its April 17 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Smith absent), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning (Aviation Commerce Park). Staff recommended approval in a report dated April 17. This rezoning will indicate the public ownership of this property. It is intended to remain as open space.

g) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION PARTS 10 & 11 IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB06-00003) (DEFERRED FROM 6/3)
Comment: At its May 12, 2008 meeting, by a vote of 5-1 (Brooks voting no), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a report dated May 1, 2008. Approval will allow the development of Galway Hills Parts 10 & 11 a 51-lot, 21.75-acre residential subdivision located at Dublin Drive and Shannon Drive. Staff memorandum included in Council packet.

h) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLATS OF GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION PARTS 10 & 11, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB08-00006) (DEFERRED FROM 6/3)
Comment: At its May 12, 2008 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to staff approval of legal papers and construction drawings prior to Council consideration. It is anticipated that construction drawings and legal papers will be approved prior to the Council meeting. Staff recommended approval in a report dated May 15, 2008. Approval will allow the development of Galway Hills Parts 10 & 11 a 51-lot, 21.75-acre residential subdivision located at Dublin Drive and Shannon Drive. See staff memorandum included with item 5g.

ITEM 6. AMENDING TITLE 16, PUBLIC WORKS, CHAPTER 3A, CITY UTILITIES – GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 6, BILLING AND COLLECTION PROCEDURES; DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS, TO ELIMINATE THE DELINQUENCY CHARGE FOR ALL STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES.
Comment: Consider an Ordinance to eliminate the delinquency charge for state and other local governmental entities. This ordinance change would preserve all collection options to ensure payment by the state and local governmental entities.
a) PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED FROM 6/3)
b) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION) (DEFERRED FROM 6/3)

ITEM 7. AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 960 LONGFELLOW PLACE.
Comment: The Iowa City Housing Authority, under its Affordable Dream Home Program, proposes to sell 960 Longfellow Place. The amount of the sale will be $147,000. The buyer is a single parent of two children and works at the Domestic Violence Intervention Program. The family meets income eligibility criteria. The buyer will contribute $500 in personal funds for the down payment and has received a written commitment for a mortgage from a local bank in the amount of $109,750. The City will provide a second mortgage for the remaining $36,750. This sale will provide the opportunity for a low- income family to obtain ownership of their own home.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION

ITEM 8. APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2008 DURABLE PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Comment: This project consists of painting durable pavement markings and crosswalks on arterial streets, the central business district and school areas. The engineer’s estimate is $120,000 and will be funded with Road Use tax proceeds.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION

ITEM 9. APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2008 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Comment: This project will repair the sanitary sewer system at six sites located throughout Iowa City. The project will utilize underground repair technology for the sewer repairs that require no excavation. The estimated construction cost is $319,000 and will be funded with Wastewater revenues.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION

ITEM 10. APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHLAND COURT WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Comment: This project involves the replacement of approximately 1050 LF of existing 6” water main with new 8” water main along Highland Court from Highland Ave to Gilbert Ct. Associated work includes connecting existing water services to the new 8” water main, pavement removal & replacement, and parkway restoration. The estimated construction cost is $ 231,000 and will be funded with Water revenues.
a) PUBLIC HEARING
b) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION

ITEM 12. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "HUMAN RIGHTS," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES" TO EXCEPT SMALL EMPLOYERS FROM DISCRIMINATION CLAIMS AND CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "ENFORCEMENT," TO INCREASE THE TIME PERIOD FOR FILING A DISCRIMINATION CLAIM. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: This ordinance increases the time to file a discrimination complaint from 180 days to 300 days. This will make the City Code consistent with the recent amendment to the state law that goes into effect July 1. The ordinance also adds an exception to the employment discrimination provision for small employers. The Supreme Court recently ruled in Baker v. City of Iowa City and Iowa City Human Rights Commission that the City did not have the home rule authority to impose liability on employers with less than four employees.

ITEM 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION’S 2008 UPDATING OF RATES FOR BASIC CABLE SERVICES.
Comment: The required forms have been submitted by Mediacom. Upon review it has been determined that the information therein supports Mediacom’s proposed maximum permitted rate of $11.62 per month for basic cable service. This is an increase from last year’s maximum permitted rate of $11.55. Staff recommends adoption of this resolution.

ITEM 20. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
a) Seats Paratransit Advisory Committee – (1) Appointment for a 2-yr term of July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2010. (2006 appointee Vanderhoef)

b) East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) – (1 Nomination to be appointed by JCCOG) (2008 appointee Correia requested to be replaced for the unexpired 2-yr term ending December 31, 2009.

ITEM 21. COMMUNITY COMMENT [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).

ITEM 22. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.

ITEM 23. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a) City Manager.
b) City Attorney.
c) City Clerk.

ITEM 24. ADJOURNMENT.