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Iowa CIty
CIty Council Agenda
March 30, 1999 - 7:00 p.m.
CIvic Center
4t0 E. %T'eshlngton Street
CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS.
a. April Babey ~ ~''
b. Caitlin Bryant
c. Jarod Johnson
(Roosevelt Elementary)
ITEM NO. 3.
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS.
a. American Red Cross Month - March 30 ~/9/z/'/~
b. Community Development Week - March 29 - April
c. Public Health Week - April 5 - 11 ~ ~
ITEM NO. 4.
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meeting of March 16, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
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Housing and Community Development Commission - February 17
Housing and Community 'Development Commission - February 18
Housing and Community Development Commission - March 4
Iowa City Airport Commission - February 11
Iowa City Board TeleCommunications Commission - February 22
Iowa City Board of Adjustment - March 10
Iowa City Civil Service Commission - March 12
Recommendation: Accept the certified list for the position of Police Officer.
Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - February 25
Parks and Recreation Commission - March 10
Police Citizens Review Board - March 9
Recommendation: Receive PCRB Public Report #98-19.
Planning and Zoning Commission - March 4
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - February 17
Senior Center Commission - February 16
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Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1) Class C Liquor License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, 6 S.
Dubuque St. (Renewal)
(2) Class C Liquor License for Kitty Hawk Co., Inc., dba Kitty Hawk, 1012
Gilbert Ct. (Renewal)
Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Club, Inc., dba First Avenue Club,
1550 S. First Ave. (Renewal)
Class C Liquor License for Highlander, Inc., dba T.G.I. Friday's, 2208 N.
Dodge St. (Renewal)
Class C Liquor License for B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge #590 dba B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge
#590, 637 Foster Rd. (Renewal)
Class C Liquor License for Sports Column Corp., dba Sports Column, 12 S..
Dubuque St. (Renewal)
Class B Beer Permit for M & T Investments, Inc., dba happy Joe's Pizza & Ice
Cream Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert St. (Renewal)
Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors, L.C. dba Suburban AMOCO,
1905 Keokuk St. (Renewal)
Class C Liquor License for Robert D. Finley dba Outer Limits of Iowa City,
1910 S. Gilbert St. (Renewal)
Resolution to issue Dance Permits for Sports Column Corp., dba Sports
Column, 12 S. Dubuque St. (Renewal) and First Avenue Club, Inc., dba First
Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Ave. (Renewal)
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d. Motions.
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CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$9,226,907.21 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY I .THROUGH FEBRUARY
28, 1999, 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. Setting Public Hearings.
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CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 20 ON THE
FY00 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, INCLUDING THE FY00 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME) BUDGET, FOR IOWA CITY.
Comment: The Housing and Community Development Commission has held
four public meetings regarding the formation of the FYO0 Annual Action Plan
budget recommendation to the City Council. The US Department of Housing
and Urban Development requires a public hearing and approval of an Annual
Action Plan by the City Council for this funding.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
APRIL 6 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IAIS/
CRANDIC INTERCHANGE PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: This project will relocate the railroad interchange track utilized by
the IAIS and CRANDIC railroads from its existing location in the Highway 6 /
Kirkwood Avenue area in south Iowa City to a rural location in Iowa County
near the Amana Colonies. An Iowa Department of Transportation grant will
fund approximately 70% of the project with the remaining costs funded by
the IAIS and CRANDIC railroads.
f. Resolutions.
(1)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDED WATER MAIN EASEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR MORMON TREK VILLAGE PHASE III-B.
Comment: The originally obtained water main easement was amended during
the development of Mormon Trek Village Phase III-B to include a larger east-
west extension area. This Resolution authorizes the execution of an Amended
Water Main Easement Agreement that encompasses the expanded water
main easement for the subject property.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A
FIFTY-FOOT (50') WIDE PUBLIC ACCESS EASEMENT LOCATED AT THE
NORTHERN TERMINUS OF BLUFFWOOD LANE AND BETWEEN LOTS 26
AND 27, FIRST AND ROCHESTER, PART ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: During the platting of First and Rochester, Part One, Iowa City,
Iowa, the City required the reservation of a fifty-foot (50') public access
easement at the northern terminus of Bluffwood Lane, between Lots 26 and
27, in case additional vehicular access was required during future platting.
The area has now developed to the extent that it is clear that the easement
will not be used for vehicular access, and the topography of the area would
not allow for the installation of a public trail within the easement. This
Resolution authorizes the execution of a release of the public access
easement.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BASIN
EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR LOT 3, B.D.I. FIRST ADDITION, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Comment: During the redevelopment of Lot 3 within B. D. I. First Addition,
Iowa City, Iowa, it was noted that no easement agreement was obtained for
the storrmwater detention basin originally designed and installed with the
original development of the lot. This Resolution authorizes the execution of a
Stormwater Management Basin Easement Agreement to memorialize and
preserve the City's interests in the unencumbered continuation of the basin.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING UNPAID MOWING AND
CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY CHARGES, SNOW REMOVAL
CHARGES AND SIDEWALK REPAIR CHARGES TO COUNTY FOR
COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX.
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Comment: This resolution authorizes the filing of a lien against properties for
unpaid mowing and clean-up charges; snow removal charges and sidewalk
repair charges. On March 15, 1999, letters were mailed to each property
owner listed in Exhibit A notifying them of the date for the Council's
consideration of the resolution. After the resolution is moved for adoption,
property owners should be permitted to be heard concerning the unpaid
charges.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 914 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property located at 914 Iowa Avenue received
assistance through the City's Rental Rehabilitation Program for a total of
$6,000 on July 18, 1988. The financing was in the form of ten-year
depreciation lien. The terms of the lien were satisfied on January 18, 1999;
thus the lien can now be released.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A STATEMENT OF
LIFE LIEN, AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1614 BROADWAY STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 1614 Broadway Street
received assistance through the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program for the
amounts of $555 on September 5, 1991, and $5,553 on December 6, 1996.
The financing was in the form of a Life Lien and a Mortgage. The loans have
been paid in full; thus, the lien can now be released.
(7) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE COURT STREET EXTENDED, PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
(8) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RESCINDING
RESOLUTION 98-350.
Comment: Resolution 98-350 authorizes an agreement with Mercy Hospital
for the placement of a fiber optic cable in the Johnson Street right-of-way.
Mercy Hospital has informed the City that due to other conflicting Mercy
plans, they will not be placing the fiber optic cable as intended. Therefore,
Mercy has requested that Resolution 98-350 be rescinded.
Correspondence.
(1) Nadia VanderGaast - resignation from Animal Control Advisory Board [This
appointment is made by the current Animal Control Advisory Board members;
therefore, Council does not announce nor advertise the vacancy.]
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Mary Kathryn Wallace (Senior Center Commission) - connecting walkway
between the second floor of the Senior Center and Iowa Avenue parking
facility
Carol Horton - proposed parking ramp next to Iowa City/Johnson County
Senior Center
Lawrence Mazzotta (Farnam Group, Inc.) - Riverview Place Senior
Apartments
Carol deProsse - "How Green is Your Golf Course?"
D.J. Schubert - Comments on Revised Environmental Assessment
Liz Furmann - transit
Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the
following position(s):
(a) Parking Cashier
(b) Police Officer
ITEM NO. 5.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA) [UNTIL 8:00 P.M.].
Public Discussion will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information"
item.
ITEM NO. 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
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Consider a motion setting a public hearing for April 20 on a resolution for
annexation of 5.55 acres located in the northwest quadrant of American Legion
Road and Taft Avenue. (ANN99-O001)
Comment: At its March 18 meeting, by a vote of 6-0-1 with Shannon abstaining,
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval
annexation. Staff recommended approval in a report dated
memorandum dated March 11
of the proposed
March 4 and a
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Consider a motion setting a public hearing for April 20 on an ordinance
conditionally changing the zoning designation of 5.55 acres located in the
northwest quadrant of American Legion Road and Taft Avenue. (REZ99-0003)
Comment: At its March 18 meeting, by a~ote of 6-0-1 with Shannon abstaining,
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions of the
proposed rezoning. Staff recommended approval with conditions of the rezoning in
a report dated March 4 and a memorandum dated March 11.
Action:
Consider a motion setting a public hearing for April 20 on an ordinance amending
City Code subsections 14-5H, Site Plan Review, and 14-6S, Performance
Standards, regarding lighting standards.
Comment: At its March 18 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the code amendments for lighting standards
as recommended by staff in a report dated November 25, 1998.
Action:
Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately
8.08 acres located at the west termini of Langenberg Avenue and Hemingway
Lane from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to Planned
Development Housing Overlay/Medium Density Single-Family Residential (PDH-8).
(REZ98-O018)
Comment: At its February 4 meeting, by a vote of 4-2 with Bovbjerg and Ehrhardt
voting no, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
proposed rezoning subject to conditions, as recommended by staff. The staff
recommendation is contained in its report dated January 21. Correspondence from
Steve Kohli withdrawing the ap .... the Council packet.
Action: ~_ P~~
Public hearing on a resolution adopting and incorporating the Northeast District
Plan into the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan.
Comment: At its February 4 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning · ~ , amended.
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Public hearing on an ordinance amending City Code subsection 14-4B pertaining to
a change in Board of Adjustment notice requirements and incorporation of Board
powers and procedures into the Zoning Chapter.
Comment: At its February 4 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendments pertaining to
Board of Adjustment powers and procedures. At its meeting on February 10, by a
vote of 4-0, the Board of Adjustment concurred with the Commission's
recommendation of approval. Staff recommended approval in a memorandum
dated January 27.
Action:
g. Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of 2.78 acres
located at the northeast corner of Duck Creek Drive and Rohret Road from Low
Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay/Low Density
Residential (OSA-5) to permit a 14-unit residential development. (REZ98-O019)
Comment: At its January 21 meeting, by a vote of 1-6 on a motion to approve,
with Schintler, Shannon, Bovbjerg, Supple, Ehrhardt, and Gibson voting no, the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed rezoning.
Staff recommended approval in a memorandum dated January 15. In a letter
dated February 18, 1999, the applicant requested Council consideration of the
rezoning request. Correspondence from Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship
withdrawing the application included in Council packet.
Action:
h. Consider a motion to forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Superwsors
recommending that an application to rezone 49.4 acres from Suburban Residential
(RS), Resort (A2) and Highway Commercial (CH) to Highway Commercial-
Fairgrounds (CH-F) for property located in Fringe Area C at 4265 Oakcrest Hill
Road SE be approved. (CZ9910)
Comment: At its March 18 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and. Zoning
Commission recommended that Council forward a letter to the Board of
Supervisors recommending that the proposed CH-F rezoning be approved. Staff
recommended approval in a memorandum dated March 12.
Action:
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Consider a motion to forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors
recommending that an application to rezone 10 acres from Rural (A1) to Suburban
Residential (RS-10) for property located in Fringe Area C on the west side of
Landon Avenue, 0.4 miles north of its intersection with Highway 1 West be
approved. (CZ9907)
Comment: At its March 18 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended that Council forward a letter to the Board of
Supervisors recommending that the proposed RS-IO rezoning be approved. Staff
recommended approval in a memorandum dated March 12.
Action:
ITEM NO. 7.
j. Consider a motion to forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors
recommending that an application to rezone 22.69 acres from Suburban
Residential (RS-10) to Suburban Residential (RS-5) for property located in Fringe
Area C in the northwest quadrant of the Highway 1 West and Landon Avenue SW
intersection be approved. (CZ9908)
Comment: At its March 18 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended that Council forward a letter to the Board of
Supervisors recommended that the proposed RS-5 rezoning be approved. Staff
recommended approval in a memorandum dated March 12.
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY, THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF DES
MOINES, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION.
Comment: Under this agreement the Federal Home Loan Bank, through the University
of Iowa Credit Union, would provide the Iowa City Housing Authority up to 960,000
in funding for the benefit of families at or below 50 percent of median income who are
purchasing a home. Up to six families would be eligible for a 910,000 subsidy. A
family who receives a subsidy would not be required to pay back the subsidy as long
as the family resides in the home for at least five (5) years. A family who resided in a
home for less than five (5) years would be required to pay back a pro rata portion of
the subsidy based upon the length of time the family resided in the home.
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ITEM NO. 8.
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2709 WAYNE AVENUE,
IOWA CITY TO THE TENANT.
Comment: The Iowa City Housing Authority, under its Tenant-to-Ownership Program,
proposes to sell 2709 Wayne Ave. to the present tenant. The amount of the sale will
be the appraised value of the home, which is $92,000. This family will receive a
mortgage in the amount of $/60,000 from a local bank, $/22,000 in CDBG funds
(second mortgage), and a $/10,000 forgivable subsidy from the Federal Home Loan
Bank (subject to Council approval of Item #7 on agenda). This sale will provide the
opportunity for a low-income family to obtain ownership of their own home.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
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ITEM NO. 9.
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2409 ASTER. AVENUE,
IOWA CITY TO THE TENANT.
Comment: The Iowa City Housing Authority, under its Tenant-to-Ownership Program,
proposes to sell 2409 Aster Ave. to the present tenant. The amount of the sale will
be the appraised value of the home, which is $/89,000. This family will receive a
mortgage in the amount of $50,000 from a local bank, $22,905 in CDBG funds
(second mortgage), and $/16,905 through the Iowa City Housing Authority (third
mortgage). This sale will provide the opportunity for a low-income family to obtain
ownership of their own home.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
Action:
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ITEM NO. 10.
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2308 LAKESIDE DRIVE,
IOWA CITY TO THE TENANT.
Comment: The Iowa City Housing Authority, under its Tenant-to-Ownership Program,
proposes to sell 2308 Lakeside Drive to the present tenant. The amount of the sale
will be the appraised value of the. home, which is 986,500. This family will receive a
mortgage in the amount of 950,000 from a local bank, ~26,500 in CDBG funds
(second mortgage), and a ~10,000 forgivable subsidy from the Federal Home Loan
Bank (subject to Council approval of Item//7 on agenda). This sale will provide the
opportunity for a low-income family to obtain ownership of their own home.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
Action:
ITEM NO. 11.
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER DAM RENOVATION, 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 includes renovation of the Iowa River Power Dam to ensure
the permanence of the water pool formed by the dam; to provide a pedestrian bridge
atop the dam; pedestrian approach walks at the east and west ends of the dam; and
improvements to Coralville's boat ramp to the Iowa River. This dam is located a short
distance upstream from the mouth of Clear Creek. This work is being completed in
conjunction with the City's Water Facility Improvements. Engineer's Estimate for the
project is ~1,501,400 and will be funded with Water Revenue Bond proceeds.
Correspondence included in Council packet.
a. PUBLIC HEARING ~ ~
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
Action:
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ITEM NO. 12.
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE KIWANIS PARK DEVELOPMENT AND TY'N CAE
STORMWATER 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 development of the 14-acre Kiwanis Park
including an accessible playground, trails, picnic shelter, parking, turfgrass areas,
prairie grass areas and miscellaneous landscaping. Volunteer efforts will contribute to
the development. The project also involves modifications to the Ty'n Cae stormwater
management basin to eliminate erosion problems. Estimated construction cost for the
combined project is 9268,300. Additional costs, estimated to be 965,000, will be
incurred in-house to complete the project. These in-house costs include direct purchase
of the playground main structure, other playground items, safety surface, landscape
boulders, park shelter, prairie seed and other miscellaneous park amenities.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
ITEM NO. 13.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
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PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS 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 addition of a third floor to the Civic Center North
wing into which Public Works/Engineering and Document Services will move. It also
involves the finishing of the shelled in second floor area of the Police Department and
the remodeling and addition of space to the offices of the City Clerk, Personnel,
Planning & Community Development, Housing Inspection Services, and Housing
Authority. This construction will add 9,070 square feet to the Civic Center. The
architect's estimate of construction cost is 91,548,000. This project will be funded
by General Obligation bonds.
PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
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ITEM NO. 14.
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY STREET AND WATER FACILITY
IMPROVEMENTS - DIVISION 1: FOSTER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND DIVISION 2:
WATER FACILITY SITE DEVELOPMENT - PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS 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 includes reconstruction of Foster Road from the Idyllwild
Condominiums to the Peninsula property, raw and finished water mains, and Water
Facility Site Development Phase II Improvements. The Engineer's estimate is
96,353,000 and will be funded with Water Revenue Bond proceeds and Road Use Tax
funds.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
Action:
ITEM NO. 15.
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED NORTHGATE CORPORATE PARK URBAN
RENEWAL PLAN FOR A PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL AREA IN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA
Comment: The designation of the Northgate Corporate Park Urban Renewal Plan as
an urban renewal area will allow the City to use tax increment financing for public
infrastructure improvements and for financial incentives to qualifying businesses. At
its meeting of February 18, 1999, by a vote of 5-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission found that the Urban Renewal Plan conforms with the Iowa City
Comprehensive Plan - 1997. Staff memorandum included in Council packet.
Action:
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ITEM NO. 16.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
RIVER STREET / WOOLF AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on March 23, 1999, and the
following bids were received:
Tschiggfrie Excavating Co.
Langman Construction, Inc.
Metro Pavers, Inc.
Engineer's Estimate
Dubuque, IA
Rock Island, IL
Iowa City, IA
$2,888,645.20
$2,990,880.10
$3,008,162.88
$2,306,283.65
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the project to Tschiggfrie
Excavating Co. of Dubuque, IA. The project will be funded with Road Use Tax
revenue and General Obligation bonds and, in addition, The University of Iowa will
fund approximately $705,800. Staff memorandum included in Council packet.
Action:
ITEM NO. 17.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE 1999 CURB RAMP AND SIDEWALK PROJECT.
Comment: The base bid includes removing and replacing curb and gutter to produce a
curb drop. The alternate bid uses grinding instead of removal and replacement to
produce a curb drop. The bid opening for this project was held on March 2, 1999,
and the following bids were received:
Borwig Building Service
Iowa Erosion Control
Quality One
MBA Concrete
All American Concrete
Engineer's Estimate
Waterloo, IA
Victor, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA
North Liberty, IA
West Liberty, IA
Base Bid Alternate Bid
216,284.20
244,487.64
302,096.83
409,219.00
418,012.00
189,355.45
257,263.14
284,135.98
384,169.00
355,387.00
$270,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend the alternate bid award of the project to
Borwig Building Service of Waterloo, Iowa in the amount of $189,355.45. Funding
for this project will be provided by Road Use taxes, bond proceeds, and the IDOT.
Action:
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ITEM NO. 18.
ITEM NO. 19.
ITEM NO. 20.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TAP-ON
FEE AGREEMENT FOR SCOTT-SIX INDUSTRIAL PARK, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: During the rezoning and platting of Scott-Six Industrial Park, Iowa City,
Iowa, the City and Developer entered into a "Development Agreement" and a
"Subdivider's Agreement," the terms of which are unclear and are conflicting with
respect to the Developers' obligation to pay water-main and sanitary sewer tap-on
fees for the subject property. This Resolution authorizes the execution of an
agreement that clarifies and outlines the Developers' obligations for the payment of
such fees for development of the subject property.
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A 28E AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORALVILLE AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY PROVIDING FOR
SANITARY SEWER CHARGES FOR 1210 AND 1220 HIGHWAY 6 WEST.
Comment: The properties at 1210 and 1220 Highway 6 West are located within the
corporate boundaries of Iowa City and are billed by Iowa City for sanitary sewer
service. The subject properties have been connected to Coralville's wastewater
treatment system since the late 1960s. Coralville has treated the waste but Iowa City
owns a portion of the waste collection system for the subject properties. This
agreement addresses the allocation of sanitary sewer charges for the subject
properties, both past and future. Staff memorandum included in Council packet.
Action:
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AMENDED STANDARD OPERATING
PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE IOWA CITY POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW
BOARD.
Comment: The ordinance establishing the Police Citizens Review Board (PCRB)
requires that the City Council approve the Board's procedures and guidelines. On
January 12, 1999, the City Council adopted such procedures and guidelines. At that
time, the PCRB expressed its objection to the procedures regarding identification of
officers and summary dismissal proceedings. Thereafter, discussion occurred between
attorneys for the PCRB and the City Council and, on February 11, 1999, the City
Council and the Police Citizens Review Board met at a joint meeting and discussed
amendments to the standard operating procedures with respect to these two issues.
These amendments are those to which a majority of Council gave tentative approval
at the joint meeting. Staff memorandum included in Council packet.
Action:
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ITEM NO. 21.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 8, CHAPTER 8, ENTITLED
"POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD," SECTION 3, ENTITLED "DEFINITION OF
COMPLAINT; COMPLAINT PROCESS IN GENERAL," SECTION 6, ENTITLED "POLICE
CHIEF'S REPORT TO THE BOARD; CITY MANAGER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD," AND
SECTION 7, ENTITLED "DUTIES OF THE BOARD; COMPLAINT REVIEW AND
GENERAL DUTIES," AND ADDING AN ADDITIONAL SECTION 11, ENTITLED "TIME
COMPUTATION," REGARDING THE TIME LIMIT ALLOWED FOR FILING OF
COMPLAINTS AND FOR REPORTS TO THE BOARD AND CITY COUNCIL. (FIRST
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: This ordinance amends Sections 8-8-3D, 8-8-3E, 8-8-786, and adds a new
Section 8-8-11 of the City Code to prescribe and extend the time limits for a citizen to
file a complaint with the Board, for the Police Chief to submit his report to the Board,
and for the Board of submit its report to the City Council.
Action:
ITEM NO. 22.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE CITY
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
Comment: The Administrative/Confidential Classification Committee has reviewed the
position of Administrative Clerk Typist in the City Attorney's office and has determined
that the duties performed are equivalent to those performed by an Administrative
Secretary. Therefore, it is recommended that the position of Administrative Clerk
Typist, City Attorney's Office, grade 23 be reclassified to Administrative Secretary,
grade 24 of the Administrative/Confidential pay plan. Annual cost is approximately
$1,400.
Action:
ITEM NO. 23. PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA].
ITEM NO. 24.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Current Vacancies.
(1)
Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
January 1, 2001. (Art Vincent resigned.) (7 females and I male currently
serve on this Commission.)
(2)
Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term
ending January 1, 2003. (Judith Klink resigned. Correspondence included in
Council packet.) (2 females and 6 males currently serve on this
Commission.)
These appointments will be made at the May 4 Council meeting.
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b. Previously-Announced.
(1)
Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term
ending March 29, 2001. (Trudy Day resigned.) (3 females and 2 males
currently serve on this Commission.) (Correspondence included in Council
packet.)
(2)
Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill a three-year term ending
January 1, 2002 with a preference for an architect. (New position replacing
Design Review Committee representative.) (3 females and 3 males currently
serve on this Committee.)
These appointments will be made at the April 6 Council meeting.
ITEM NO. 25.
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION
ITEM NO. 26.
REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a.
City Manager.
b. City Attorney.
ITEM NO. 27.
ADJOURNMENT.
I March 29
4:00p
5:00p
City Council Meeting Schedule and
Tentative Work Session Agendas
SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Executive Session - Land Acquisition
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
(Rescheduled from March 22)
5:00p Northeast District Plan
5:30p Foster Road
5:45p Break [food provided]
6:15p Review Zoning Items
7:05p Review Agenda Items
7:20p Iowa River Power Dam
7:30p Airport Terminal
7:45p Police Citizens Review Board
8:05p Summer Schedule
8:15p Council Agenda/Council Time
March 26, 1999
Monday
Council Chambers
Council Chambers
I March 30
7:00p
SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
iRescheduled from March 23)
Tuesday
CouncjI Chambers
iApril 5
6:30p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday
Council Chambers
]April 6
7:00p
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
IApril 19
6:30p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday
Council Chambers
Transit Interchange
Goosetown Traffic Calming
Adopt-A-Park
Iowa Avenue Parking Garage Financing
Transit Route Study
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Chutes and Vaults
Hickory Hill West
Public Art Funding
Transit Interchange
Gutheinz Fountain