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ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL. ~//..~
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS.
a. Community Developrnent Day: Ju~ 1~ ~
b. I_rving B. Weber Day: Augu.st 10 -"~_~.
ITEM 3. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
OR AMENDED.
a.Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting of July 2, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees: May 23
(2) Police Citizens Review Board: ~ I~,~,-', \
(3) Police Citizens Review Board: June 11
c.Permit Motio/~s and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New.
(1) Class C Liquor License for MPLS Hotel Management Ltd., dba TGI
Friday's Iowa City, 2208 N Dodge St.
Renewals.
(2) Class C' Liquor License for KLDP, Inc., dba One Twenty Six, 126 E.
Washington St.
(3)Class C Liquor License for Green Room, Inc., dba Green Room, 509 S.
Gilbert St.
(4) Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Aerie No. 695 Fraternal Order of
Eagles, Inc., dba Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, 225
Hwyl W.
(5)Class C Liquor License for J.S. Mummey, Inc., dba Mumm's Saloon &
Eatery, 21 W. Benton St.
(6)Outdoor Service Area for J. S. Mummey, Inc., dba Mumm's Saloon &
Eatery, 21 W. Benton St.
~'f~ (7) Resolution to issue Dance Permits to Green Room, Inc., dba Green
Room, 509 S. Gilbert St.; Iowa City Aerie No. 695 Fraternal Order of
Eagles, inc., dba Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, 225
Hwyl W.
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
DATE: July 16, 2002
RE: Additions/Revisions 7/16 agenda
ITEM NO. 2c MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS
Persons with Disabilities Day
EM NO. 3b(2) Police Citizens Review Board: April 15 (Date
'~--.----~~.~ Planning & Zoning Commission: June 6
ITEM NO. 3f(5) Letter from Marianne Wilkening re. Metro Plains/Longfellow
Manor moved to Item No. 10.
ITEM NO. 19 (See separate revised pages)
Jul~ 16, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 2
(8) Class C Liquor License for High Energy Food Concepts, Inc., dba
Martini's, 127 E. College St.
(9) Outdoor Service Area for High Energy Food Concepts, Inc., dba Martini's,
127 E. College
d. Setting Public Hearings.
ob- ~'~ (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
AUGUST 20 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
TRANSIT RE-ROOFING 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 involve removing and replacing the roof of
the existing public transit facility at 1200 S. Riverside Drive.
o~,-~ ~t~--~o (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
AUGUST 20 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
HIGHWAY 6 LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS 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 involves landscaping improvements along
Highway 6 between the Iowa River and Broadway Street.
e. Resolutions.
oo~ -o~ (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO AFl'EST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING 'I1NO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3309 TULANE AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 3309 Tulane Avenue
received assistance through the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program
totaling $14,432. The financing was in the form of conditional occupancy
loans. The loans have been paid off; thus the lien can now be released.
July 16, 2002 City of Iowa City Page 3
-0~¢[ (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A PARTIAL RELEASE OF A
PERMANENT SANITARY AND STORM SEWER EASEMENT
LOCATED WITHIN THE VACATED WOOLF AVENUE RIGHT-OF-
WAY.
Comment: The City currently possesses a permanent storm and
sanitary sewer easement over the entire easterly one-half of the vacated
portion of the Woolf Avenue right-of-way south of McLean Street. This
easement was retained over the entire portion of the vacated right-of-
way when it was conveyed, as the actual location of the public utilities
within the vacated right-of-way had not been determined. The owners of
the vacated right-of-way have performed a survey to discern the actual
location of the utilities such that those portions of the right-of-way
subject to the easement but not necessary for the protection of the
utilities may be released. This Resolution authorizes the execution of
the Partial Release which releases the City's current easement over
those portions of the conveyed right-of-way not necessary for the
protection of existing public utilities.
f. Correspondence.
(1) Bev Soukup-Platz: Sidewalks [staff response included]
(2) Dori Ribeiro de Oliveira: The Human Condition
(3) Marl Roseman: Fountain [staff response included]
(4) Tim Kelly: Minor League Baseball in Iowa City
(5) MadaDJ:~e.-W~l~c~i~,g: ;.',;.t~c. P!=!~s/L_~gfc;!c'.:' :.',c.~ \~ ~ ~
(6) Caroline Dieterle: Resolution Request
(7) Caroline Dieterle: Terrorism
(8) Margaret Wieting (JC Historical Society): Appreciation
(9) John Evans: Taxi License
(10) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of a YIELD sign at
the Intersection of B'jaysville Lane and North Dubuque Street
Frontage Road
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
ITEM 4. PUBLIC DISCUSSION (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM]
Public Discussion will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council
Information" item.
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TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
DATE: July 16, 2002
RE: Additions/Revisions 7/16 agenda
ITEM NO. 2c MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS
Persons with Disabilities Day
ITEM NO. 3b(2) Police Citizens Review Board: April 15 (Date Revised)
3b(4) Planning & Zoning Commission: June 6
( Letter from Marianne Wilkening re. Metro Plains/
. ~ Manor moved to Item No. 10.
ITEM NO. 19 (See separate revised pages)
July 16, 2002 City of Iowa city Pa~e 4
ITEM 5. PLANNING AND ZONING MATDERS.
a.Vacating 32,710 square feet of frontage road right-of-~way along the front of
the property at 801 Highway I West. (VAC02-00001)d~.f~_~.,~.~'
Comment: At its June 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of vacating the right-of-way along the
frontage of 801 Highway 1 West, subject to conditions regarding
landscaping and access points and easements. Staff recommended
approval subject to conditions in a report dated May 16. Correspondence
from the applicant requesting expedited consideration included in Council
packet.
(1) Public Hearing I/~ ~-~/~
(2) Consid.er an Ordinance (First Consideration)
and Low Density Multi-Family, RM-12 to Planned Development Overlay,
OPDH-20 to allow 43 elder congregate housing units on 2.12 acres of
property located north of Benton Street and east of George Street. (REZ02-
Comment: At its June 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the rezoning and OPDH plan. Staff
recommended approval subject to conditions in a memorandum dated June
14. This rezoning will allow the expansion of Oaknoll Retirement
Residence. Correspondence from the applicant requesting expedited
consideration included in Council packet. ~_.~_~_~:~,~9
(1) Public Hearing .... , ~
(2) Co~nsider an Ordinanc,e,.~.F).rst Consideration)
c. P~blic hearing on a~dinance changTng the zoning designation from
Medium Density Single Family, RS-8, to Historic Preservation Overlay-
Medium Density Single Family, OHP-RS-8, designating 3 acres of property
located at 747 West Benton Street a Historic Landmark. (REZL~[,?~.~0~)
Comment: At its June 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning andZoning
Commission recommended approval of the rezoning. At its May 23
meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended approval.
Staff recommended approval in a memo dated May 31. This landmark
designation will allow the Historic Preservation Commission to regulate
exterior changes to structures on this property.
July 16, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 5
Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from
General Industrial, I-1, to Intensive Commercial, C1-1, for 1.14-acres located
west of Riverside Drive south of Commercial Drive. (REZ02-00007), ..,
Comment: At its June 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning an~oni-~ '
Commission recommended approval of the rezoning, Staff recommended
approval in a report dated May 22. This rezoning will allow this property to
be used for intensive commercial uses. Correspondence included in
Council
packet.
Action: ~/~~f..~,/( ~'/'.~.~:,_..~... ~'"~"~~ --~ ~ ~ .,::~'j ) ~_.~,~
e. Public hearing on an ordinance amending the Planned Development
Housing (OPDH-12) preliminary plan for Silvercrest to allow four 4-unit
townhouse style buildings and four 24-unit independent living buildings for
elderly residents on 12.18 acres located east of Scott Boulevard and south
of American Legion Road. (REZ02-00002)
Comment: At its June 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the amended OPDH plan. Staff
recommended approval in a memo dated June 20. This amendment will
allow the reconfiguration of dwelling units within the Silvercrest
development.
Action:
f. Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from
Medium Density Single Family Residential, RS-8, to Planned Development
Housing Overlay, OPDH-8, for Windsor Ridge, Part 16, a 31.1-acre, 10-lot
subdivision located north of Camden Road and south of Lower West Branch
Road. (REZ02-00006)
Comment: At its June 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the rezoning. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated June 6. This rezoning will allow the construction
of 182 dwellings in a mix of ~.uplex style, townhouse style and apartment
units.
q
g. Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low
Density Single Family, RS-5, to Planned Development Housing Overlay,
OPDH-5, to allow 23 single-family lots and 13 townhouse-style units in
Village Green, Part XXlI, a 9.31-acre 24-1ot residential subdivision located
west of Scott Boulevard and north of Wellington Drive. (REZ02-00008)
Comment: At its June 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the rezoning. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated June 6.
Action:
July/16, 2002 Cit~/of Iowa City Parle 6
h. Consider an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Neighborhood
Conservation, RNC-20, to Sensitive Areas Overlay-Neighborhood
Conservation, SAO-RNC-20, for a 0.41-acre property located at 341 N.
Riverside Drive. (REZ02-00004) (First Consideration)
Comment: At its June 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the rezoning. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated May 16 and in memoranda dated May 31 and
June 14. This sensitive areas overlay is required due the presence of
critical and protected slopes on the property. Approval will allow the
construction of a 10-unit apartment building. Correspondence included in
Council packet.
Action:
i.Consider an ordi~nce amending the Sensitive Areas Ordinance to reg~ate
isolated wetlands. (First Consideration)
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 Coud in Solid Waste Agency of No~hern Cook County
v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Janua~ 2001 Consideration deferred
JUly 2. .~ ~ '~j
Action:
j. uonsioer an 6rdinance cnanging the zoning oesigna~ion from Low Density
Multi-Family Residential, RM-12, to Sensitive Areas Overlay-Low Densi~
Multi-Family Residential, SAO-RM-~2, for Lot 2 of First and Rochester
subdivision, Pad 1, a 38,041 square-foot prope~y located west of First
Avenue, nodh of Rochester Street. (REZ02-00003) (Second Consideration)
Comment: At its May 2 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning. Staff
re~mmended approval on April 18. Approval will allow the construction of
a 12-unit multi-family building on this properly that contains steep and
criti~l slopes.
Action:
July 16, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 7
ITEM 6. A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NEXTEL
WIP LEASE CORP. FOR USE OF CAPITOL STREET PARKING RAMP
SPACE FOR AN EQUIPMENT SHELTER AND SPACE ON THE EXTERIOR
OF THE ELEVATOR PENTHOUSE FOR ANTENNA USE.
Comment: Nextel WIP Lease Corp. seeks a lease agreement for use of space
in the Capitol Street Parking Ramp for an equipment shelter to be located on
the ground level of the Capitol Street Parking Ramp and space on the exterior
of the elevator penthouse for antenna use for a term of five years with an option
to extend the term for four successive five year periods. Rent for the initial five
year period has been negotiated at $1,700 a month, with an increase of three
percent over the rent payable during the immediately preceding year for each
succeeding year. Staff memorandum included in Council packet.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
ITEM 7. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE VOICE COMMUNICATIONS PHASE 2
OUTSIDE PLANT PACKAGE 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 the installation of copper and fiber optic
cable linking City facilities which is necessary for the voice system upgrade.
The estimated construction cost is $395,750 and will be funded by Internal
Service Funds, Enterprise Funds, Bond Funds, and Road Use Tax.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
o~-- ,~ .~D b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
July 16, 2002 Cit~' of Iowa City Parle 8
ITEM 8. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER HVAC PROJECT:
PHASE II, 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 resolving the cooling, humidity and
temperature control issues in the Animal Shelter. The project will replace the
existing 10 ton air conditioning unit with a new 12.5 ton air conditioning system
and a new direct digital control (DDC) system. The estimated construction cost
is $30,000 and will be funded with by Animal Shelter building Gift fund and
General Obligation bond proceeds.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
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,=1%1 ,b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
ITEM 9. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2002 CURB RAMP 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 construction of curb ramps in various areas
throughout Iowa City. This project will incorporate requests from the public and
areas identified as needing curb ramps through the sidewalk survey. The
estimated construction cost is $71,318 and will be funded with Road Use taxes.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
July 16, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 9
ITEM 10. 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. Preliminary
minutes of the Housing and Community Development Commission meetings of
May 29 and June 13 are included in Council packet.
a. PUBLIC HEARING/(continue/dJuly 2)
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
ITEM 11. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER 5,
ARTICLE A, BUILDING CODE, BY ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING CODE, 2000 EDITION, AND THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL
BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX F RADON CONTROL METHODS,
2000 EDITION, PUBLISHED IN COOPERATION WITH THE INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, BUILDING OFFICIALS AND
CODE ADMINISTRATORS INTERNATIONAL, INC., AND THE SOUTHERN
BUILDING CODE CONGRESS INTERNATIONAL, INC., AND PROVIDING
FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE
PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE, AND SAFETY OF THE
CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The Board of Appeals held a public meeting on June 3, 2002 to
secure input from. contractors, Members of the Iowa City Homebuilders were
present at several Board meetings and provided valuable input to the ordinance
and support for the amendments. Also, the Historic Preservation Commission
has been informed of items discussed by the Board of Appeals and has
provided valuable input to the ordinance as well as support for the
amendments. A description of notable changes was included in Council's June
13, 2002 information packet. Staff recommends action to allow passage and
publication by August 28, 2002.
July 16, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 10
ITEM 12. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER t, FIRE
PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, ADOPTING THE 2000 EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, REGULATING AND GOVERNING THE
SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPOSION
HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS AND DEVICES, AND FROM
CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR PROPERTY IN THE OCCUPANCY
OF BUILDING AND PREMISES IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY; PROVIDING
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR HAZARDOUS USES OR
OPERATIONS; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 99-3869 OF THE IOWA CITY
CODE AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF THE ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The Board of Appeals held a public meeting on June 3, 2002 and
June 11, 2002 to secure input from contractors. Members of the Iowa City
Homebuilders were present at several Board meetings and provided valuable
input to the ordinance. The Fire Department objects to allowing the use of
portable, outdoor fireplaces as proposed in Section 5. Staff recommends action
to allow passage and publication by August 28, 2002. ~.
Action: ~/'~/~ /~ L./A/~ ~
ITEM 13. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE
B, OF THE IOWA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ADOPTING THE 2000
EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS, TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE, MATERIALS AND
FIXTURES USED IN THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, EXTENSION
AND ALTERATION OF ALL PIPING, FIXTURES, APPLIANCES AND
APPURTENANCES IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS PLUMBING
SYSTEMS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND
INSPECTION OF PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS AND THE COLLECTION OF
FEES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. (FIRST
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: A public hearing is required when adopting a nationally recognized
standard code or portions of such a code. The Board of Appeals held a public
meeting on June 3, 2002 to secure input from contractors. Members of the Iowa
City Homebuilders were present at several Board meetings. A description of
notable changes was included in Council's June 13, 2002, information packet.
Staff recommends action to allow passage and publication by August 28, 2002.
Jul}/ 16, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 11
ITEM 14. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION t4, CHAPTER 5,
ARTICLE D, MECHANICAL CODE, BY ADOPTING THE 2000 EDITION OF
THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE PUBLISHED BY THE
INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE
HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The Board of Appeals held a public meeting on June 3, 2002 to
secure input from contractors. Members of the Iowa City Homebuilders
Association have been kept informed of all items discussed by the Board of
Appeals during development of the local amendments. Representatives of the
Homebuilders were present at several Board meetings. Staff recommends
action to allow passage and publication by August 28, 2002.
Action:
ITEM 15. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ENTITLED "UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND
HOUSING," BY ADDLING A NEW ARTICLE L ENTITLED "LICENSING" TO
ESTABLISH A CENTRALIZED PROCEDURE FOR EXISTING LICENSING
REQUIREMENTS AND TO ESTABLISH LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR
THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRE SPRINKLERS
AND FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRE ALARMS.
(FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The Board of Appeals held a public meeting on June 3, 2002 to
secure input from contractors. Members of the Iowa City Homebuilders
Association have been kept informed of all items discussed by the Board of
Appeals during development of the amendment. The amendment will provide a
centralized location in the Code for the procedures to license existing
contractors and a new provision to require licensing of Fire Alarm Installers, Fire
Sprinkler Installers and Fire Sprinkler Maintenance contractors. Contractors
representing all trades involved have been kept informed of the licensing issues
discussed by the Board and provided valuable input to the amendment. Staff
recommends action to allow passage and publication by August 28, 2002.
Action:
July 16, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 12
ITEM 16. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, ENTITLED
"UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "BUILDING
AND HOUSING," BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE M ENTITLED "APPEALS"
TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM PROCEDURE FOR APPEALS OF THE
BUILDING, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND FIRE CODES.
(FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The Board of Appeals held a public meeting on June 3, 2002 to
secure input from contractors. Members of the Iowa City Homebuilders
Association have been kept informed of all items discussed by the Board of
Appeals during development of the amendment. The amendment will provide a
uniform procedure for the Board of Appeals to hear appeals of the building,
electrical, plumbing, mechanical and fire codes. Staff recommends action to
allow passage and publication by August 28, 2002.
ITEM 17. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT
AND SALE OF LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE PLAZA TOWERES, L.L.C. AND
MARC MOEN, MONICA MOEN, AND MICHAEL MOEN.
Comment: This resolution authorizes the Mayor to sign the Agreement between
the Moens and the City for the redevelopment of Parcel 64-1A. The resolution
assumes there are no competing proposals submitted which provide greater
benefit to the City than the Moen's Plaza Towers proposal. Execution of this
Agreement enables the Moens to proceed with design and construction plans
for this project and to fulfill all the other requirements necessary precedent to
conveyance of the land. Upon completion of all such requirements, the City is
then obligated under this Agreement to convey the property and commit $6
million in TIF financing to the project. Agreement previously distributed in
Council's June 11 agenda. Correspondence included in Council packet.
Action: ~)~-~Z ~~ ,,,/'~_~ ~/~ ) ~
July' 16, 2002 Cit]/ of Iowa City Parle 13
ITEM 18. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY 32,710 SQUARE
FEET OF VACATED FRONTAGE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG THE
FRONTAGE OF 801 HIGHWAY 1 WEST, AND SETrlNG A PUBLIC HEARING
ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR AUGUST 20.
Comment: The City Council is currently considering passage and adoption of an
ordinance vacating 32,710 square feet of vacated frontage road right-of-way
along the frontage of 801 Highway 1 West. Staff and the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommend that conditions related to combination of the owner's
two adjacent properties into one parcel for the purpose of ensuring access to
Ruppert Road, relocation of the current access point from Ruppert Road to said
parcel, and landscaping of the Highway 1 frontage, be placed on this
conveyance. The owner of the adjacent property at 801 Highway I West, has
indicated their desire to acquire the property and agreement with these
conditions. Because the property was previously dedicated to the City by the
owner of 801 Highway 1 West, no additional consideration is being
recommended by staff. This resolution declares the City Council's intent to
convey the above property to in accordance with said conditions, and sets a
public hearing on the proposed conveyance for August 20, 2002.
Action: (~/.~-~/~ ~?/~ ~¢¢¢' L~;;;,,~
ITEM 19. '~7,..~SIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
THOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATrEST~.~RACT
FOR CONS-T-R~TION OF THE FIRE STATIO~[~S'~ADDITION AND
? RENOVATION P~
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ITEM 19. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
C,~-,~.~5 - TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE FIRE STATION 3 ADDITION AND RENOVATION PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on July 16, 2002 and the following bids
were received:
Base Bid Alt. #1 Alt. #2
Moore Const. Iowa City, IA $122,690.00 $ 25,500.00 $ 7,100.00
Apex Const. Iowa City, IA 121,450.00 23,600.00 11,900.00
Seizer Werderitsch Const. Iowa City, IA 129,300.00 21,600.00 10,100.00
Aanestead Const. Iowa City, IA 131,000.00 28,200.00 10,300.00
Hillebrand Const. Davenport, IA 142,550.00 16,618.00 13,050.00
McComas~Lacina Const. iowa City, IA 143,610.00 25,884.00 9,760.00
Engineer's Estimate $168,795.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract, including the two add
alternates, to Moore Construction of Iowa City, Iowa in the amount of $155,290. This project
will be funded with General Obligation Bond ~roceeds.
July 16, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 14
ITEM 20. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE OF
o~t-~ UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW REMOVAL,
~iDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND DIRECTING
THE CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY
TREASURER FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY
TAXES.
Comment: The City has the authority under iowa Code §364.13B to assess the
nuisance abatement costs in the same manner as a property tax. This
resolution allows the City Clerk to certify to the Johnson County Treasurer the
abatement cost to be assessed against the property. This assessment is being
pursued only after the City took many steps to resolve the matter. The City
notified the home owners to abate the nuisance (for example, to remove snow
from the sidewalk) and after the home owner did not take action to abate the
nuisance, the City abated the nuisance and billed the owner. After being billed
at least twice, these owners still have not paid the abatement costs. The City
has sent a letter to the home owner giving them notice that this resolution would
be on the agenda, a copy of which is attached to the resolution. No interest will
be charged if the owner pays within 30 days of passage of the resolution.
Attached as an exhibit to the resolution is a list of the properties that will be
assessed and the amount that will be assessed. ,=~c/~d~::~-~ -.~.
Action:
ITEM 21. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SECOND
O,~ ~ g ~"'/ REVISED CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND THE CITY OF CORALVlLLE REGARDING CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS
INVOLVING THE IOWA RIVER POWER DAM RENOVATION PROJECT.
Comment: A revised Chapter 28E Agreement was executed by iowa City in
connection with this project on January 12, 1999. Since that time there have
been changes in project design, and Coralville, due its need to acquire property
from the same property owner in connection with its First Avenue
improvements, has taken the lead in property acquisition. The Second Revised
Chapter 28E Agreement will reflect the revised design changes and procedure
for property acquisition.
Action:
ITEM 22. PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM 23. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
a. Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment: One appointment to fill an unexpired
term ending December 31, 2003 (3 males and 0 females currently serve.)
July 16, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 15
b. Airport Zoning Commission:Two appointments to fill unexpired terms.
One ending December 31, 2003 and the other ending December 31, 2005.
(2 males and 1 female currently serve.)
ITEM 24. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
Previously-Announced.
a. Airport Commission: One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March
1, 2004. (John Ruyle resigned) (3 males and 1 female currently serve)
b. Historic Preservation Commission: One vacancy to fill an unexpired term
ending Mamh 29, 2003 representing the College Green District. (Loret Mast
resigned) (7 Males and 2 females currently serve).
c. Housing and Community Development Commission: One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term ending September 1, 2003. (Gretchen Holt resigned).;
and one vacancy for a three year term, September 1, 2002-September 1,
2005. (Term of Kathleen Renquist expires.) (3 males and 4 females
currently serve)
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2002.
ITEM 25. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM 26. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a. City Attorney.
b. City Clerk.
c. City Manager.
NOW AV~BLE:
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~ Work Session Agendas
CITY OF IOWA (~ITY
www.icgov.org
· MONDAY, JULY 15, 6:30p Emma J. HarvatHall
Council Work Session
· Joint Meeting: Planning and Zoning Commission
· Wetlands
· Review Zoning Items [Franklin]
· Review Agenda Items [Atkins]
· Council Appointments: Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment (1); Airport Zoning Commission (2)
· Parcel 64-1a [Franklin]
· City STEPS Amendment Discussion [Franklin]
· Council's September- December Schedule [Karr]
· Council Time
TENTATIVE FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS
· TUESDAY, JULY '16, 7:00p Emma J. HarvatHall
Council Formal Meeting
· MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 5:00p Emma J. HarvatHall
Council Work Session
TBD Joint Meeting: Airport Commission
Neighborhood Housing Relations Task Force Recommendations
Remaining Agenda TBD
· TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 7:00p Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council Formal Meeting
· MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Labor Day Holiday - City Offices Closed
Meeting dates/Iimes/~opics 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
Fire Strategic Plan Racial Profiling