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Iowa City
City Council Agenda ~
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June 11, 2002 - 7:00 p.m.
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ITEM NO. 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
ITEM NO. 2. MAYORS PROCLAMATIONS.
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ITEM NO. 3. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a.Approval of Official Council Actions for regular meeting of May 21, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions. (1) Board of Appeals: May 6
(2) Library Board of Trustees: April 25
(3) Planning and Zoning Commission: May 2
(4) Rules Committee: May 29
Recommendation: Approve the changes as noted in the Board of
Adjustment minutes of April 9 and outlined in the May 9 staff
memorandum attached to Rules Committee May 29 minutes.
(5) Senior Center Commission: April 23
(6) Telecommunications Commission: April 25
c.Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New.
(1)Class C Beer Permit for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba Tobacco Outlet Plus
#539, 805 S. First Ave.
(2) Class C Beer Permit for Antonio Pacheco dba El Paso the Mexican
Store, 609 Hollywood Blvd.
Renewals.
(3) Class C Liquor License for Kennedy Investments, Inc., dba Vine
Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St.
(4) Class C Liquor License for Weeks-Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of
Foreign Wars dba Weeks-Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of Foreign
Wars, 609 Highway 6 E.
(5) Class C Beer Permit for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba Tobacco Outlet Plus
#537, 923 S. Riverside Dr.
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(6) Class C Liquor License for David L. Alberhasky dba Dave's Foxhead
Tavern, 402 E. Market St.
(7) Class C Liquor License for American Legion, Roy L. Chopek Post
#17 dba American Legion, Roy L. Chopek Post #17, 3016 Muscatine
Ave.
(8) Class C Liquor License for Dublin Underground, Inc., dba Dublin
Underground, 5 S. Dubuque St.
(9) Class C Beer Permit for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's Grocery,
401 E. Market St.
(10) Class B Wine Permit for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's Grocery,
401 E. Market St.
(11) Class C Liquor License for Keith W. Dempster dba Mill Restaurant,
120 E. Burlington St.
(12) Class B Liquor License for MIP Lessee, L.P., dba Sheraton Iowa
City, 210 S. Dubuque St.
(13) Outdoor Service Area for MIP Lessee, L.P., dba Sheraton Iowa City,
210 S. Dubuque St.
~2~ - /q~ (14) Resolution to issue Dancing Permits for Keith W. Dempster dba Mill
Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St. and MIP Lessee, L.P., dba
Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.
o,a ~ ~ ~ (15) Resolution to issue Cigarette Permits.
d. Setting Public Hearings.
(1) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JULY 2 REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE FY02 AND FY03
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN BUDGETS, THAT ARE SUB-PARTS OF
IOWA CITY'S 2001-2006 CONSOLIDATED PLAN {CITY STEPS)
AS AMENDED, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT SAID AMENDMENTS AND ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY
MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN.
Comment: At their May 16 and May 29 meetings, the Housing and
Community Development Commission made recommendations to
the Council that would change the allocation of FY02 and FY03
Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment
Partnership program funds. A public hearing is required by the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A
memorandum showing the proposed budget amendments will be
included in the July 2 Council packet.
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(2) CONSIDER A MOTION SETrING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR JULY 2 ON ORDINANCES ADOPTING THE
2000 EDITIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING
CODE, INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE, INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE,
AMENDING CONTRACTOR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, AND
AMENDING THE APPEALS SECTIONS OF THE CODES.
Comment: A public hearing is required when adopting a nationally-
recognized standard code or portions of such a code. The Board of
Appeals is recommending adopting such Codes as amended, as
well as the Licensing and Appeals amendments. The Licensing
amendment will require licensing of fire alarm and fire sprinkler
installation contractors.
e. Resolutions.
o,~ - ~oo (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE PROCEDURAL RULES OF THE IOWA CITY BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT.
Comment: The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the
amendment at their meeting on April 9, 2002. The Rules
Committee has reviewed the proposed amendment and also
recommends adoption (see minutes included on this agenda).
~- ,Jol (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-
OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, DEAN OAKES,
AND KLDP, INC., D/B/A ONE TWENTY SlX FOR A SIDEWALK
CAFI~.
Comment: Dean Oakes, as landowner, and KLDP, Inc., d/b/a One
Twenty Six, seek a renewal of a license agreement for temporary
use of public right-of-way at 126 E. Washington St., Iowa City, Iowa
for a sidewalk caf6. City staff and Design Review have reviewed the
plans and specifications and required submittals and recommend
approval of said agreement.
, c,~ ~o,~ (3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES.
Comment: Change the name of a depository and the location
listings of the home and local offices for this depository. In August
2001 Firstar Bank, N.A. and U.S. Bank National Association
merged. This name change was effective April 1, 2002, at our
local institution. The home office location for U.S. Bank N.A. is
Minneapolis, Minnesota and our local bank is in Iowa City, Iowa.
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~- ~o5 (4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY
NOTE AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
15 NORTH LUCAS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 15 North Lucas
Street received assistance through the City's Housing
Rehabilitation Program totaling $282. The financing was in the
form of a conditional occupancy loan. The loan has been paid off;
thus the lien can now be released.
,~.o~- (5) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF
LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1702 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
On March 10, 1998, the Council passed Resolution No. 98-80 to
convey a single family home at 1702 California Avenue to a
qualified Iow-income family through the Tenant-to-Ownership
Program. The City loaned the buyers $22,180, which was secured
by a mortgage. The family is now moving and sold the house to
another income eligible family. The buyers have paid the City the
full amount due on the loan, and the City needs to release the
mortgage as a result. The buyers also signed a Resale
Agreement, and because they have complied with the
requirements of said agreement, the City needs to release them
from it as well.
-- ,~o 5 (6) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
LONGFELLOW/TWAIN PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL PROJECT.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
,~o lo (7) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
JOHNSON STREET SANITARY SEWER PROJECT.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
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o$-~o~/ (8) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FY2003-2006
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PLAN TO PROVIDE
FINANCING FOR THE PENINSULA AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PROJECT.
Comment: The Peninsula Affordable Housing Project is a joint
project between the Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship (GICHF)
and the Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA). The GICHF will act as
the project developer for 16 affordable housing units. When
complete, the GICHF will transfer ownership on a 9-unit multi-family
building to the ICHA. The permanent financing for this project is a
combination of resources (state home grant) of $759,190, City
HOME loan of $623,467, ICHA equity of $171,202 and General
Obligation (GO) bond financing of $656,000. The GO bond will be
repaid through the cash flow of the project and not through the City
General Fund. To access the State of Iowa HOME Grant funds the
Iowa Department of Economic Development is requiring a resolution
from the City regarding the GO bond funding.
f. Correspondence.
(1) Maryann Dennis (Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship):
Payment in lieu of Property Tax
(2) Jane Stewart: Scott Blvd and Highway 6 Intersection [staff
response included]
(3) HaaJar Johnson: Free Land [staff response included]
(4) Marcus Denniston: Youth in Iowa City
(5) Carol Spaziani and Saul Mekies: Public Power
(6) Karen Kubby: ADA Celebration
(7) Anthony Brunt: Drinking
(8) Stephanie $challau: Underage Drinking
(9) Laura Struve: Underage Drinking
(10) Geoff Johnson: City Code - Lizards and Snakes
(11) David Kelly: Center for Community and Business
Development
(12) Casey Mahon: Petition for Traffic Calming in Eastern
Manville Heights [50 signatures], Petition to Install Speed
Humps and Stop Signs on Grove Street [35 signatures] [Staff
response included]
(13) Orlando Dial (Bethel A.M.E. Church): Block Grants [City
Manager response included]
(14) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of Two
Speed Limit Signs on Ruppert Road
Previously Distributed in Information Packet of 5~23
· Nancy Purington: Arts Iowa City/Englert Civic Theatre Joint
Venture Kick-Off
· Eve Casserly: June Forums on Senior Issues
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
June 11, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 6
ITEM NO. 4. PUBLIC DISCUSSION (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM]
Public Discussion will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council
Information" item.
ITEM NO. 5. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for July 2 on an ordinance
changing the zoning designation from Neighborhood Conservation,
RNC-20, to Sensitive Areas Overlay-Neighborhood Conservation,
OSA/RNC-20 for 0.41 acres of property located at 341 North Riverside
Drive. (REZ02-00004)
Comment: In a letter to the City Council dated May 9, the applicant
requested expedited consideration. It is anticipated the Planning and
Zoning Commission will make a recommendation on this item at either
their June 6 or June 20 meeting.
b. A public hearing on an ordinance amending the Sensitive Areas
Ordinance to regulate isolated wetlands.
Comment: At its May 2 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
amendments. If approved, the Sensitive Areas Ordinance as amended
would regulate isolated wetlands in a manner consistent with
regulation before the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in Solid
Waste Agency of Northern Cook County v. U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers in January 2001. Correspondence and staff response
included in Council packet. ,~_f~_.¢__.~ ~
c. A public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
from Low Density Multi-Family Residential, RM-12, to Sensitive Areas
Overlay-Low Density Multi-Family Residential, SAO-RM-12, for Lot 2
of First and Rochester subdivision, Part 1, a 38,041 square-foot
property located west of First Avenue, north of Rochester Street.
(REZ02-00003)
Comment: At its May 2 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning.
Staff recommended approval on April 18. Approval will allow the
construction of a 12-unit multifamily building on this property that
contains steep and critical slopes.
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d. Consider an ordinance to amend Section 14-6K-2 of the Zoning
Ordinance, Floodplain Management, in order to remove the
requirement for fill beyond the area of a structure, update various
definitions and references, and to acknowledge the new Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). (Second Consideration)
Comment: These amendments will remove the requirement that yard
areas surrounding a structure be filled when construction occurs in the
flood plain. These amendments will also update definitions to make
them consistent with State and Federal regulations as well as make
reference to the updated Flood Insurance Rate Map. At its April 4,
2002 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of these amendments. Staff recommended
approval in a memorandum dated March 20, 2002.
Action:
ITEM NO. 6. PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION APPROVING A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT WITH UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH FOR
CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1-C IN TOWER PLACE AND PARKING AND THE
DISPOSITION OF SAID PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
Comment: Tower Place and Parking includes commercial space which
has been marketed for sale to the general public. The City has negotiated
a real estate contract - installments with United Action for Youth which
requires City Council approval. The purchase agreement is included in the
Council packet.
Action:
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE D~IE RO.aO
SANITARY SEWER PROJECT.
Comment: The City of Iowa City must acquire right-of-way, fee title,
permanent easements and/or temporary construction easements to
construct the Dane Rd. Sanitary Sewer Project. This public hearing
provides interested parties the opportunity to present their views on the
project and the proposed acquisition of property rights. The project includes
construction of a sanitary sewer system to serve the south Mormon Trek
Boulevard area and the development west of Highway 218.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
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b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DECLARING
Ac,, on:
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ITEM NO. 8. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FIRE
STATION 3 ADDITION AND RENOVATION 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 involve expanding an outlying fire station located
at 2001 Lower Muscatine Road. The expansion will contain shower and
toilet facilities, a workout space, storage, and a dormitory. The estimated
construction cost is $168,795 and will be funded with General Obligation
bond proceeds
a. PUBLIC HEARING
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Action:
ITEM NO. 9. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FY02
CELL CONSTRUCTION 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 include constructing an additional cell on the
west half of the landfill. This new cell will be constructed in accordance with
all federal and state regulations. The estimated construction cost is
$1,800,000 and will be funded with landfill revenues.
a.PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
u,~ ~ ,~ I b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
Act,on:
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ITEM NO. 10. A $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST THE OLD MARKET PLACE, 1963
BROADWAY STREET, PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE SECTION
453A.22(2).
Comment: This hearing is the time designated for the Council to consider
whether a Resolution should be adopted assessing the $300.00 civil
penalty authorized by Iowa Code section 453A.22(2) against The Old
Market Place, 1963 Broadway Street. Section 453A.22(2) provides that,
after a hearing, a $300.00 civil penalty will be assessed to a retail
cigarette permit holder when and if that permit holder's employee is
convicted of or pleads guilty to selling or providing tobacco to a minor. As
a part of the hearing, the Council will be provided with information
establishing an employee of permit holder The Old Market Place was
convicted of or pled guilty to a charge of selling or providing tobacco to a
minor. The permit holder's representative will then have the opportunity to
provide the Council with information s/he deems appropriate. The Council
will then decide whether to assess the requested civil penalty and, if it
decides to do so, will adopt an appropriate Resolution. The hearing will not
provide the opportunity for public comment.
a. HEARING
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ITEM NO. 11. A $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST THE SANCTUARY RESTAURANT
& PUB, 405 S. GILBERT STREET, PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE
SECTION 453A.22(2).
Comment: This hearing is the time designated for the Council to consider
whether a Resolution should be adopted assessing the $300.00 civil
penalty authorized by Iowa Code section 453A.22(2) against The
Sanctuary Restaurant & Pub, 405 S. Gilbert Street. Section 453A.22(2)
provides that, after a hearing, a $300.00 civil penalty will be assessed to a
retail cigarette permit holder when and if that permit holder's employee is
convicted of or pleads guilty to selling or providing tobacco to a minor. As
a part of the hearing, the Council will be provided with information
establishing an employee of permit holder The Sanctuary Restaurant &
Pub was convicted of o r pled guilty to a charge of selling or providing
tobacco to a minor. The permit holder's representative will then have the
opportunity to provide the Council with information s/he deems
appropriate. The Council will then decide whether to assess the requested
civil penalty and, if it decides to do so, will adopt an appropriate
Resolution. The hearing will not provide the opportunity for public
comment.
a. HEARING
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b.CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ASSESSING
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ITEM NO. 12. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TITLE 10,
"PUBLIC WAYS," CHAPTER 3, "COMMERCIAL USE OF
SIDEWALKS," SECTION 3, "USE OF SIDEWALK CAFES" TO ALLOW
SIDEWALK CAFES TO OPERATE UNTIL 12:00 MIDNIGHT. (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Currently sidewalk cafes that possess a liquor license must
operate between the hours of 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM, while sidewalk
cafes that do not serve liquor operate from 7:00 AM to 12:00 midnight. At
their work session of May 6, a majority of Council indicated a desire to
expand the hours of operation for establishment possessing a liquor
license to match those not serving. This ordinance would allow all
sidewalk cafes to serve until 12:00 midnight, and provides a sunset clause
for the ordinance to be reviewed in December 2003.
Action: ~~
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ITEM NO. 13. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THAT GENERAL PROPERTY
TAXES LEVIED AND COLLECTED EACH YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN THE LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD & HIGHWAY 6
URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AREA, IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
COUNTY OF JOHNSON, STATE OF IOWA, BY AND FOR THE
BENEFIT OF THE STATE OF IOWA, CITY OF IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF
JOHNSON, IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OTHER
TAXING DISTRICTS, BE PAID TO A SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYMENT
OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON LOANS, MONIES ADVANCED TO
AND INDEBTEDNESS, INCLUDING BONDS ISSUED OR TO BE
ISSUED, INCURRED BY SAID CITY IN CONNECTION WITH SAID
URBAN RENEWAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The adoption of the Lower Muscatine Road & Highway 6 Tax
Increment Financing District Ordinance establishes the mechanism by
which incremental property tax revenue will be made available to the City
for the purposes of financing public infrastructure improvements and
providing financial assistance to qualifying businesses.
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ITEM NO. 14. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THAT GENERAL PROPERTY
TAXES LEVIED AND COLLECTED EACH YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD URBAN RENEWAL
PROJECT AREA, IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF
JOHNSON, STATE OF IOWA, BY AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
STATE OF IOWA, CITY OF IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF JOHNSON, IOWA
CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OTHER TAXING
DISTRICTS, BE PAID TO A SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYMENT OF
PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON LOANS, MONIES ADVANCED TO AND
INDEBTEDNESS, INCLUDING BONDS ISSUED OR TO BE ISSUED,
INCURRED BY SAID CITY IN CONNECTION WITH SAID URBAN
RENEWAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The adoption of the Industrial Park Road Tax Increment
Financing District Ordinance establishes the mechanism by which
incremental property tax revenue will be made available to the City for the
purposes of financing public infrastructure improvements and providing
financial assistance to qualifying businesses.
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ITEM NO. 15. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THAT GENERAL PROPERTY
TAXES LEVIED AND COLLECTED EACH YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN THE HEINZ ROAD URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT
AREA, IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF JOHNSON, STATE
OF IOWA, BY AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STATE OF IOWA, CITY
OF IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF JOHNSON, IOWA CITY COMMUNITY
SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OTHER TAXING DISTRICTS, BE PAID TO A
SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON
LOANS, MONIES ADVANCED TO AND INDEBTEDNESS, INCLUDING
BONDS ISSUED OR TO BE ISSUED, INCURRED BY SAID CITY IN
CONNECTION WITH SAID URBAN RENEWAL REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The adoption of the Heinz Road Tax Increment Financing
District Ordinance establishes the mechanism by which incremental
property tax revenue will be made available to the City for the purposes of
financing public infrastructure improvements and providing financial
assistance to qualifying businesses.
Action:
ITEM NO. 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING THE MINIMUM
DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS, COMPETITIVE CRITERIA, AND
PROCEDURES FOR DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED
WITHIN THE IOWA CITY URBAN RENEWAL AREA; (2) DETERMINING
THAT THE PROPOSAL SUBMI'I-FED BY THE PLAZA TOWERS L.L.C.
SATISFIES THE OFFERING REQUIREMENTS AND DECLARING THE
INTENT OF THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT AND SALE OF LAND FOR PRIVATE
REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
AND THE PLAZA TOWERS L.L.C. IN THE EVENT THAT NO
COMPETING PROPOSALS ARE SUBMrI-FED; AND (3) SOLICITING
COMPETING PROPOSALS
Comment: This resolution provides notice of the City's intent to enter into an
agreement with Plaza Towers L.L.C (the Moen group) for the construction of
a multi-use 14 story structure on urban renewal Parcel 64-1a. The specific
project required is outlined in the agreement. The agreement also includes
stipulations as to the financial participation of the City, the cost of the land,
and the expectations for ped'ormance by the developer. The resolution,
consistent with urban renewal law, solicits any other proposals for this
specific and particular project which can compete financially with the terms
outlined in the agreement. A 30-day response period is provided.
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ITEM NO. 17. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATFEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY
c~-~1~ OF IOWA CITY, THE MOEN GROUP, AND MONDO'S OF IOWA CITY,
INC. d/b/a MONDO'S DOWNTOWN, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFe:.
Comment: The Moen Group, as landowner, and Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc.,
d/b/a Mondo's Downtown, seek a license agreement for temporary use of
public right-of-way at 212 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, Iowa for a sidewalk cafe.
City staff and Design Review have reviewed the plans and specifications
and required submittals and recommend approval of said agreement.
ITEM NO. 18. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO Al-rEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY
_ oo~-o~ ~ OF IOWA CITY, HELEN AND WILLIAM BYINGTON, AND LITTLE
DONKEYS INC., d/b/a PANCHERO'S MEXICAN GRILL, FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE.
Comment: Helen and William Byington, as landowners, and Little Donkeys
Inc., d/b/a Panchero's Mexican Grill, seek a license agreement for
temporary use of public right-of-way at 32 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, Iowa for
a sidewalk cafb. City staff and Design Review have reviewed the plans and
specifications and required submittals and recommend approval of said
agreement.
Action:
ITEM NO. 19. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING COI~I,TRACT AND
AUTHOR~.ZING THE MAYOR~'~ SIGN AND THE cl'r'~' CLERK TO
ATTEST .CO.T CT FOR CO STRUCT O. OF T.E\.ORT.S.DE
M^RKET. CE STREETSC "E P. JECT. \
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Comment: The 'bid opening for this pro~ct will be held Thursday/ June 6
2002 at 10:30 a'.~. Bids will then be',~eviewed by Public W~orks and
Engineering and un,ward recommendatioi~ will be made to Cour~cil at the
Monday night work s~sion. The estimaterPXconstruction cost is $~39,250
and will be funded with (~era, Obligation bon~ proceeds. ~
Action:
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
DATE: June 11,2002
RE: Revisions to 6/11 agenda
ITEM' CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRAC'r'",,.,AND
~ AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERI~'~
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE~
NORTHSIDE MARKETPLACE STREETSCAPE PROJECT,
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on June
and the following bid was received:
o~TM ~ I '7 All American Concrete West Liberty, IA $ 320,997.81
Engineer's Estimate $ 439,250.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to All
American Concrete of West Liberty, Iowa. This project will be funded
with General Obligation bond proceeds.
ITEM NO. 20 X,,. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AN
""AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLEI: ~
A"T~.E.~ST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF T..I~IE~ ~ )UT
SYCA'MQRE REGIONAL GREENSPACE ~IDSCI~,~TANI' TRAIL
Comment: The b'~ )pening for this ~ ' ts held on June 5, 2002
and the following received
L.L. Pelling Co. IA $ 495,278.01
Streb Construction Co. IA $ 522,237.85
Metro Pavers, Inc. A $ 542,066.65
Cedar Valley Asph; Cedar Ra IA $ 562,218.47
Engineer's E.. $ 752,000.00
Public and Engineering recommend the contract to
L.I Co. of North Liberty, Iowa. This pro, with
Obligation bond proceeds.
Action:
June 11, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 14
ITEM NO. 20. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHOR~ING THE MAYOR '1~) SIGN AND THE 'G~,TY CLERK TO
ATTEST AX, CONTRACT FOR '~:ONSTRUCTION OF~THE SOUTH
'~J SYCAMORE~REGIONAL GREEN~PACE LANDSCAPE~AND TRAIL
~ PROJECT. '~,,, ~ ~
~'-""~'-" Comment: The bi(J~pening for this proj~;t was held Wednes(~y, June 5,
2002. Bids are bein'e~reviewed by Public,Works and Engineering and an
award recommendatioh,,,will be made to Co'~ncil at the Monday I~ight work
session. The estimated '~nstruction cost is~$752,000 and will De funded
with General Obligation bohd. x. proceeds. ~.
Action:
ITEM NO. 21, CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MMS
CONSULTANTS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY FOR CONSULTING SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE
SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL GREENSPACE LANDSCAPE AND
TRAIL PROJECT.
Comment: This agreement authorizes MMS Consultants, Inc. to provide
construction administration, construction observation and construction
survey services related to the South Sycamore Regional Greenspace
Landscape and Trail Project. The total cost of the services is $70,700 and
will be funded by General Obligation bonds.
Action: ~t/_J~.~ -~ ~._~3 ~
ITEM NO. 22. CON.~,,IDER A RESOLU'~ON AWARDING .'~,:~ONTRACT AND
AUTHG,,RIZlNG THE MAYOR '~O SIGN AND THE~ClTY CLERK TO
ATTES'I~ CONTRACT FOR COI~TRUCTION OF THL~IGHWAY 1 AND
,.,_. Comment TI~ bid opening for this project will be held Tue~tay, June 11,
~ 2002 at 10:30X,a.m. Bids will then b~ reviewed by Public, Works and
~_ Engineering and~n award recommendation will be made to C0~ncil at the
Tuesday Council n~eting. The estimated~onstruction cost is $5~,000 and
Action: ",,.. '~. '~
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
DATE: June 11,2002
RE: Revisions to 6/11 agenda
ITEM NO. 19 CONS~R A RESOLUTION AWARDING O~~NTRACT AND
AUTHORIZ~G THE MAYOR TO SIGN A.j~J~"rHE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A"-~ONTRACT FOR ./C~'NSTRUCTION OF THE
NORTHSIDE MA~CE ~TSCAPE PROJECT.
Co~~:~roject was held on June 6, 2002
and the fo~lo~v, ng bid was?e'ce',v%~
Public Wo~s and En¢~neering recommend award or, he contract to All
Americ~ Concrete of West Libedy, Iow& This projebt will be funded
T/L~INO. 20 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT A
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH
SYCAMORE REGIONAL GREENSPACE LANDSCAPE AND TRAIL
o~' ~-~ ~5 PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was heJd on June 5, 2002
~ and the following bids were received:
\ L.L. Pelling Co. North Liberty, IA $ 495,278.01
\ Streb Construction Co. Iowa City, IA $ 522,237.85
\ Metro Paversl Inc. Iowa City, IA $ 542,066.65
~. Cedar Valley Asphalt Cedar Rapids, IA $ 562,218.47
~X Engineers Estimate $ 752,000.00
~ Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to
~ L.L. Pelling Co. of North Liberty, Iowa. This project will be funded with
~.. General Obligation bond proceeds.
Agenda Revisions
Page 2
June 11, 2002
/ ~* ITEM #22, CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT '"AND
/ AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
/ c~--~/~' ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 1
"'" ¢ AND SUNSET STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
~ Comment: The bid opening for this project was herd on June 11, 2002
~ and the following bids were received:
~ Streb Construction Co. Iowa City, IA $ 48,543.90
~ Denco Highway Co. Mingo, IA $ 50,380.10
~ Cedar Falls Co. Cedar Falls, IA $ 56,432.08
~ EngineeCsEstimate $50,000.00
~ ~ublic Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Streb
4'~5. of !owa City, Iowa.. The project will be funded 55% with IDOT funds,
June 11, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 15
ITEM NO. 23. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
A'I-I'EST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
- otto AND AERIAL SERVICES INC. OF CEDAR FALLS, IOWA, TO PROVIDE
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR PROCESSING OF AERIAL
PHOTOGRAPHY TO PRODUCE DIGITAL MAPPING.
Comment: This contract will provide services to process aerial photography
from April of 2001 into digital maps. This is a joint effort with the City of
Coralville and The University of Iowa. The digital maps for Iowa City and
The University of Iowa will include planimetric features, topographic, and
contour information. The work for Coralville will only include updates to their
digital orthophotos. The digital maps will serve as a measuring tool for
development of the stormwater utility fee and as an updated base map for
the City. This work is consistent with recommendations made in the GIS
Design and Implementation Plan for the City of Iowa City. The cost of these
services will be $443,227 and will be funded by General Obligation bond
proceeds and contributions of $43,534 from the City of Coralville and
$42,000 from The University of Iowa.
Action:
ITEM NO. 24. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
~) NORTH DODGE STREET PROJECT STP-I-5(69)--2C-52.
Comment: The City of Iowa City must acquire right-of-way, fee title,
permanent easements and temporary construction easements, to construct
the North Dodge Street Project. This resolution authorizes City staff
through Graham Land Acquisition Associates, Inc. to negotiate and the
Mayor to sign these documents, including authorization of condemnation if
necessary. Every effort will be made to negotiate acceptable agreements
without resorting to condemnation. Prior to proceeding to condemnation,
staff will notify Council.
Action:
ITEM NO. 25. PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 26. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
a. Airport Zoning Commission: Two appointments to fill unexpired
)//'b terms. One ending December 31, 2003 and the other ending
~ December 31, 2005. (2 males and 1 female currently serve).
·Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment: One appointment to fill an
unexpired term ending December 31, 2003. (3 males and 0 females
currently serve).
June 11, 2002 Cit~/ of Iowa Cit~/ Page 16
c. Historic Preservation Commission: One appointment (Moffitt
Cottage District Representative) to fill a three-year term March 29,
2002 - March 29, 2005. (Term expired for Doris Malkmus.) ('7 males
and 3 females currently serve). Staff memorandum requesting
indefinite deferral included in Council packet
d. Deer Task Force: At their June 5 meeting (see minutes in June 6
Information Packet), the Deer Task Fome made the following
recommendation: Appointment Karime Reveiz (biologist/scientist) and
Mark Sandier (hunter) for terms ending March 15, 2004. (5 females
and 2 males currently serve.)
ITEM NO. 27. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
Previously-Announced.
a. Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term
ending January 1, 2003. (Sue Joslyn resigned) (4 males and 4
females currently serve).
b. Housing and Community Development Commission - Three
vacancies to fill three-year terms. September 1, 2002 - September 1,
2005 (terms expire for Christine Boyer, Kathleen Renquist, William
Stewart) and one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September
1, 2003. (Gretchen Holt resigned). (2 males and 3 females currently
serve).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 26.
ITEM NO. 28. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM NO. 29. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a. City Attorney.
b. City Clerk.
c. City Manager.
ITEM NO. 30. ADJOURNMENT.____ __(/~'~e~2~/~-~---~
NOW AVAt'LABLE:
City Council Agenda support documents on-line at www.icgo¥.org/¢oun¢ilagendas.asp
City Council Information Packets on-line at www.icgov.org/councilpackets.asp
City Council Meeting Schedule and June6,2002
~ Tentative Work Session Agendas
C~ITY OF IOWA CITY
www.icgov.org
i June 10 Monday I
6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Harvat Hall
· Review Zoning Items [Franklin]
· Review Agenda Items [Atkins]
· Appointments: Airport Zoning Commission (2); Airport Zoning Board of
Adjustment (1); Historic Preservation Commission (1); Deer Task Force (2)
· Development Agreement for 64-1a [Franklin]
· Library Parking [Fowler, Craig]
· Pay Station v. Cashier at Near Southside Transportation Center [Fowler]
· Procedure for Calling a Special Meeting [Karr, Dilkes]
· Council Time
June 11 Tuesday
7:00p SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Harvat Hall
· Separate Agenda Posted
June 19 Wednesday
4:00p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION North Liberty Community Center
· Joint Meeting: Cities of North Liberty and Coralville, JC Board of Supervisors,
lC Community School District
July 1 Monday
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Harvat Hall
July 2 Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Harvat Hall
· Separate Agenda Posted
July 4 Thursday
INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Regulation of Downtown Dumpsters Downtown Historic Preservation
Writers' Safe Haven Opening of First Avenue
Comprehensive Plan Update Age of Consent