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I City Council Agenda
I S-e-iai Formal c~o~ow^c,~ ,-
"~ 2002 7:00
I September 24, - p.m.
I Civic Center - Harvat Hall I
410 E. Washington Street www.icgov.org
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
ITEM 2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF TIlE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for special meetings of September 9
and September 10, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended
by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Iowa City Airport Commission: August 6
(2) Iowa City Airport Commission: August 8
(3) Iowa City Airport Commission: August 29
(4) Iowa City Board of Adjustment: August 14
(5) Iowa City Board of Adjustment: August 21
(6) Iowa City Board of Appeals: June 3
(7) Iowa City Board of Appeals: June 11
Recommendation: Adopt the 2000 International Fire Code with Approved
Local Amendments
(8)Iowa City Board of Appeals: August 5
(9)Iowa City Human Rights Commission: July 23
(10)Planning and Zoning Commission: August 1
(11)Planning and Zoning Commission: August 15
(12)Police Citizens Review Board: July 9
c. Motions.
(1) CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $13,613,358.09 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 1
THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2002, 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.
September 24, 2002 Cit~/ of Iowa Cit~/ Parle 2
d. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New.
(1) Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Gas #1,260 Stevens
Dr.
Renewals.
(2) Class C Liquor License for Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Mondo's, 212
S. Clinton St.
(3) Class C Liquor License for Givanni's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Givanni's,
109 E. College St.
(4) Class C Liquor License for Devotay, Inc., dba Adagio, 325 E.
Washington St.
(5) Outdoor Service Area for Devotay, Inc., dba Adagio, 325 E. Washington
St.
(6) Class C Beer Permit for On The Go Convenience Stores, inc., dba On
The Go Convenience Stores, Inc., 2315 Muscatine Ave.
(7) Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart Corp., dba DeliMart #5, 206 E. Benton
St.
(8) Class C Liquor License for I.C.B.B., Ltd., dba Brown Bottle,Il5 E.
Washington St.
(9) Class C Beer Permit for Inland Transport Co., dba Scott Boulevard
Hawkeye Convenience Store, 2875 Commerce Dr.
(10) Class C Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop, Corp., dba Dan's Short Stop,
Corp., 2221 Rochester Ave.
(11) Class C Beer Permit for Nordstrom Oil Co., dba Sunset HandiMart, 1410
Willow Creek Dr.
(12) Class C Liquor License for Micky's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Micky's Irish
Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St.
(13) Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, L.C., dba Kum & Go #51, 323 E.
Burlington St.
(14) Class B Wine Permit for Kum & Go, L.C., dba Kum & Go #51, 323 E.
Burlington St.
(15) Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, L.C., dba Kum & Go #52, 25 W.
Burlington St.
(16) Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, L.C., dba Kum & Go #53, 955
Mormon Trek Blvd.
(17) Resolution to issue Dancing Permit for Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc., dba
Mondo's, 212 S. Clinton St.
September 24, 2002 City of Iowa Cit~/ Parle 3
e. Setting Hearings.
og-.3g,~ (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE (OCTOBER 8) FOR A
MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $1,'155,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN
ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for October 8 to receive
public comment regarding the issuance of an additional $1,155,000
General Obligation Bonds, and authorizes the City Clerk to publish
notice of hearing. This additional amount brings the total General
Obligation issue up to an amount not to exceed $10,980,000. These
bonds are refunding the General Obligation Bonds series 1994, 1995,
and 1996 and Capital Loan Notes, Series 1992. Our financial advisors
(Evensen Dodge, Inc.) have calculated debt service savings of
$463,351.
(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETrlNG A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
.3~, , OCTOBER 8 ON AMENDING THE FY2003 OPERATING BUDGET.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for October 8, 2002, to
amend the I~Y2003 budget to carry over budget authority from FY2002
to FY2003 for capital improvement projects and other expenses that
were either in process in FY2002 and not completed by FY2002 year
end, or budgeted in FY2002 and delayed until FY2003. The City's policy
is to amend the current budget at the beginning of each fiscal year for
the continuation of projects from the prior fiscal year.
(3) CONSIDER A MOTION SE'I-rING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
OCTOBER 8 REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE FY03 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN BUDGET, THAT IS A SUB-PART OF IOWA CITY'S
2001-2006 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS) AS AMENDED,
AND 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, 2002, May 29, 2002 and September 12,
2002 meetings, the Housing and Community Development Commission
made recommendations to the Council that would recapture funds from
an unsuccessful FY02 project and reallocate those funds to two new
projects as part of the FY03 Annual Action Plan. A public hearing is
required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A
memorandum describing the proposed budget amendments is included
in Council packet.
September 24, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 4
f. Resolutions.
3~.~- (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO Al-rEST TO THE RELEASE OF
LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 629 DIANA COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 629 Diana Court
received assistance through the City's Downpayment Assistance
Program totaling $2,500. The financing was in the form of a declining
balance loan. The balance of the loan has been paid off; thus the lien
can now be released.
-~,9.~ (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE
ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH EDWARD JONES FOR
LOTS 66 AND 67, sco'l-r BOULEVARD EAST, PART III, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Comment: Pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 5, Article H of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a site plan has been submitted
on behalf of the owner of Lots 66 and 67, Scoff Boulevard East, Part III.
City staff has approved the site plan subject to the adjacent property
owner/developer granting an emergency vehicle access easement. Said
easement is needed to provide City fire apparatus vehicles with a means
of passage over the private property designated on the easement plat,
as well as a turn-around area for emergency vehicles. Said easement
area will be posted as a "No Parking Area" and will authorize the Iowa
City Police Department to ticket, tow or cause to be towed, pursuant to
the Code of Iowa, as amended, any vehicles parked or placed on the
easement area. This resolution authorizes the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest the attached Emergency Vehicle Access Easement
Agreement
Oc~.~,,~(~ (3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD TO DODGE STREET WATER MAIN
PROJECT.
Comment: This project has been completed in substantial accordance
with plans and specifications. The Engineer's Report and Performance
and Payment bonds are on file with the City Clerk.
.~-/ (4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FINANCIAL
REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING PROGRAM PROJECT
STATUS REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2002.
Comment: The Iowa Department of Transportation requires all
municipalities to submit this report annually on or before September 30.
g. Correspondence.
(1) Sarah Fiala: Stepping Up
(2) Eric Hull: Taxi Service
(3) Chad McGinnis: Disorderly Houses [staff response included]
September 24, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 5
(4) Dennis Kowalski: Wastewater Fees [staff response included]
(5) John Burke: Iraq
(6) Bob Thompson: Housing Relations Task
(7) Caroline Dieterle: Plastic Recycling
(8) Garret Locke: Building Permit [staff response included]
(9) Nate Steele: Uncontrolled Intersections
(10) Jeanine Redlinger: City High Mock Board Meeting [staff response
included]
(11) Caroline Dieterle: Medical Marijuana
(12) Dori Ribeiro de Oliveira: Soda in Schools
(13) Mike Welter: Kanner Press Conference
(14) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner:
· Installation of Eight STOP Signs at Eight Intersections in the
Windsor Ridge Neighborhood
· Installation of NO PARKING ANYTIME Signs on the West Side
of Heinz Road between US Highway 6 and the General Mills
Driveway
·Installation of School Crosswalk Pavement Marking and Signs
on Brookwood Drive
· Installation of NO PARKING ANYTIME Signs and TOW-AWAY
ZONE Signs on Both Sides of the Lexington Avenue Traffic-
Calming Barricade
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
ITEM 3. PUBLIC DISCUSSION (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 P
Public Discussion will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council
Information" item.
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ITEM 4. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for October 8 on an ordinance
changing the zoning designation from Low-Density Multi-Family (RM-12) to
Sensitive Areas Overlay Low-Density Multi-Family (OSA-12) on 1.06 acres
to allow a 14-unit multi-family building located on the west side of First
Avenue south of Stuart Court.
Comment: At its September 5 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Koppes absent),
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
proposed rezoning subject to staff approval of a landscaping plan at the
time of site plan review. Staff recommended approval at the September 5
meeting.
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September 24, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 6
b. Public hearing on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to adept
the Southwest District Plan for the area located generally south of Melrose
Avenue, west of the Iowa River, north of Highway 1 West and east of the
Iowa City Landfill.
Comment: At its August 15 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Southwest District Plan.
Correspondence included in Council packet.
Action:
c. Public hearing on a ordinance changing the zoning designation fro
Density Multi-Family Residential, RM-44, to Medium Density Multi-Family
Residential, RM-20 with a Conditional Zoning Agreement, for an 8.69-acre
property located north of Highway 1 and west of Miller Avenue; 2)
Community Commercial, CC-2, to Medium Density Multi-Family Residential,
RM-20 with a Conditional Zoning Agreement, for a 1.45-acre property
located north of Highway 1 and west of Miller Avenue; and 3) Medium
Density Single-Family Residential, RS-8, to Community Commercial, CC-2,
for a 1.45-acre property Jecated north of,~Highway 1 and west of Miller
Avenue. (REZ02-00013) ~~ .)
Comment: At its August 15mmeeting, by avote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning,
subject to the property owner entering into a Conditional Zoning Agreement
regarding pedestrian and vehicular access, buffering from adjacent single-
family zones, location of parking, and the cost of a traffic signal. In the
absence of such a Conditional Zoning Agreement, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended the properties proposed for residential zoning
be zoned Low Density Multi-Family Residential, RM-12. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated August 1, 2002.
Action:
d. Public hearing on an ordinance vacating portions of the Harrison Street and
Prentiss Street rights-of-,way and an~.adjoining alleyway, west of Madison
Street. (VAC02-00004) ~/~_8/)
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Commen: is ugus meeing, ya voe o - ( annon, Hansen,
and Anciaux voting no), the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the proposed vacation subject to the creation of
utility easements where needed, as determined by the Public Works
Department, and the creation of blanket access easements over all vacated
portions, except the alley in Block 5 of the County Seat Addition. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated August 1.
Action: .~'~.J' ~_2
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September 24, 2002 City of Iowa Citl/ Parle 7
e. Public hearing on an ordinance vacating Grand Avenue Court from Melrose
Avenue to a line 295 feet to the north of Melrose Avenue. (VAC02-0Q003)
Comment: At its August 15 meeting, by a vote of 6-1 (Shannon vo~g~o),
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
proposed vacation, subject to the creation of utility easements where
necessary, and subject to agreement by the University of Iowa that it will
comply with the Iowa City Historic Preservation Ordinance regarding the
Cannon-Gay House, a National Register-listed house at 320 Melrose
Avenue. Staff recommended approval in a report dated August 15,
Action: ~
f. Pu¢l'c~n ~¢'//ord~'2~iiin'~ortions of
Prentiss Street generally located c¢)uth of Burliogton Street and west of
Madison Street. (VAC02-00002)
Comment: At its August .15 meeting, by a vote'of 3-4 (Shannon, Hanson,
Andaux, and Koppes voting no), the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended denial o[ the proposed vacation. Staff recommended
approval, subject to the creation of utility and access easements, in a report
dated August 1
Action: ~ _~
g. Consider an ordinance amending the preliminary Planned DeYelopment
Housing Overlay (OPDH-.12) plan for Lot 250 o[ Windsor Ridge, Part '1{5,
Glen Brook Condominiums, a 46-unit residential development at the
intersection of Court Street and Camden Road. (R[Z02-000.1.1) (First
Consideration)
Comment: At its .July 18 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the amended OPDI-t-.12 plan. lbo
amended plan will allow the addition of 4 townhouse style units on lot 250.
Staff recommended approval in a report dated July .18.
h. Consider an ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Section 14-fiH-1,
General Industrial Zone, to allow repair of commercial and industrial trucks
as a provisional use. (First Consideration)
Comment: At its August 1 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of this amendment to the
Zoning Code. Staff recommended approval in a report dated August 1.
September 24, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 8
z/-D~LO i. Consider 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) (Pass and
Comment At its Ou~e 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the rezoning. Staff recommended
approval in a repeal dated May 22. This rezoning will allow this properly to
be used for intensive commercial uses.
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j. Consider 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,
Pa~ ~11, a 9.31-acre 24-1ot residential subdivision located west of Scott
Boulevard and nodh of Wellington Drive. (REZ02-00008) (Pass and Adopt)
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 repeal dated June 6.
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I. Consider a resolution approving the final plat of Village Green, Pad ~11, a
9.31-acre, 24-1ot residential subdivision Io~ted no~h of Wellington Road
and west of Scott Boulevard.
Comment: At its September 5 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 (Koppes absent),
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the final
plat. Staff recommended approval in a repo~ dated September 5.
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September 24, 2002 Cit~, of Iowa Cit}/ Pa~e 9
ITEM 5. A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CiTY OF IOWA CiTY AND THE
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR THE OLD WATER PLANT PROPERTY
LOCATED ON MADISON STREET IN IOWA CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO A'I-rEST ANY DOCUMENT OF
CONVEYANCE REQUIRED BY SAID AGREEMENT.
Comment: In accordance with City Council direction following staff discussion at
the City Council work session of September 10, 2001, staff have negotiated a
purchase agreement with The University of Iowa for the old water plant property
for a purchase price of $1,106,000.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
~'P' -g'~ b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
ITEM 6. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, ENTITLED,
"UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER FIVE, ENTITLED,
"BUILDING AND HOUSING," ARTICLE E, ENTITLED, "HOUSING CODE"
TO REQUIRE THAT ALL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS EXECUTE A LEASE
ADDENDUM AND BY DELETING THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE CITY
PROVIDE WRITrEN NOTIFICATION OF HOUSING VIOLATIONS BEFORE
ISSUING A MUNICIPAL INFRACTION. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
This ordinance amends the Housing Code to require a lease addendum for all
rental property which sets out maximum occupancy limit of a dwelling unit;
acknowledgement by owner/operator, and tenant regarding responsibility for
occupancy limits; identification of non-habitable spaces /rooms;
acknowledgement regarding no parking on grass or public sidewalk; trash and
recycling requirements; notification of Code language concerning the crime of
Disorderly House; acknowledgement that all substantial rental agreement
provisions have been initialed by the owner and tenant; City website address;
contact information for the Neighborhood Association; information regarding the
Iowa Residential Landlord/Tenant Law; and responsibility for snow removal and
lawn mowing. Staff anticipates it will take approximately three years to
determine the maximum occupancy for every rental dwelling unit (approximately
15,000). In addition, the proposed ordinance allows oral notification of Housing
Code violations to permit the City to act on Housing Code violations in a more
timely manner. Both of these amendments were recommended by the
Neighborhood Housing RelationsTask Force.
Action: /.//',~'~Z_-,~/,/~
September 24, 2002 Cit~/of Iowa City Parle 10
ITEM 7. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED "MOTOR
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 7, ENTITLED "VEHICLE SIZE,
WEIGHT AND LOAD," TO RESTRICT LARGE TRUCK TRAFFIC ON FIRST
AVENUE FROM THE INTERSECTION OF SCOTT BOULEVARD TO THE
INTERSECTION OF D STREET. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: This ordinance would ban large trucks from the portion of First
Avenue between Scott Boulevard and D Street. The ordinance exempts
commercial vehicles that have no other means of access to their destination,
school buses, and City emergency and service vehicles. If approved, signage
will be erected indicating that no trucks over 16 tons gross weight are allowed
on First Avenue between Scott Boulevard and D Street.
ITEM 8. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF CITY
CODE TITLES 6, 7, '10, AND 14 TO INCREASE THE MUNICIPAL
INFRACTION CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING NUISANCE PROVISIONS,
SNOW REMOVAL REQUIREMENTS, BUILDING CODE, HOUSING CODE,
ELECTRICAL CODE, MECHANICAL CODE, PLUMBING CODE, FIRE CODE,
AND UTILITIES' USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY REQUIREMENTS. (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The Neighborhood Housing Relations Task Force recommended
Code amendments to increase fines for municipal infractions for code violations
that impact on Neighborhoods. Passage of the ordinance would increase he
fines for first violation to $250, $500 for second offense, $750 for third offense.
This ordinance only increases municipal infraction fines for the code
amendments listed in the ordinance.
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September 24, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 11
ITEM 9. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
OJ,- ~, O THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATI'EST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRANSIT RE-ROOFING PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on September 12, 2002
and the following bids were received:
Dryspace, Inc. Cedar Rapids, IA $112,228
West Branch Roofing West Branch, IA $127,925
Moss Roofing West Union, IA $129,400
Cedar Service Roofing Cedar Rapids, IA $133,978
Academy Roofing Cedar Rapids, IA $156,815
Jim Giese Roofing Dubuque, IA $164,776
Engineer's Estimate $147,000
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Dryspace,
Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This project will be primarily funded with a Federal
DOT grant.
Action:
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ITEM 10. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
0~- _~,~ THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO AI-I'EST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2002 CURB RAMP PROJECT.
Comment: This project consists of constructing ADA compliant curb ramps at
various locations throughout the City. The bid opening for this project was held
on September 17, 2002 and the following bids were received:
Base Bid Alternate
Knish Corporation Lonsdale, MN $ 66,402 $ 58,554
All American Concrete West Liberty, IA $ 84,626 $ 68,930
Engineer's Estimate $ 71,438 $ 68,168
Public Works and Engineering recommend utilization of the alternate, which
involves grinding the curb instead of removing and replacing the curb, and
award of the contract to Knish Corporation of Lonsdale, Minnesota. This
project will be funded with Road Use taxes.
Action: (,4~~~,,¢¢,_
September 24, 2002 Cit~/ of Iowa Cit~/ Paste 12
ITEM 11. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, PUBLIC HEALTH AND
SAFETY, CHAPTER 7, SMOKING IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS, SECTION 5,
EXCEPTION, TO CLARIFY THAT EACH ESTABLISHMENT SHALL BE
ALLOWED ONLY ONE TEMPORARY ONE-YEAR EXCEPTION. (FIRST
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The City Clerk has received inquiries about the temporary one-year
exception allowed under Section 5-7-5(B) of the City Code concerning whether
subsequent one-year exceptions can be obtained. The proposed amendment
clarifies that each establishment shall be allowed only one temporary one-year
exception under the ordinance, and consecutive exceptions are not available.
Action: ] /, ~~ / /2~zZ~.
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ITEM 12. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 01-353 AND
~.~g. THEREBY TERMINATING THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING RELATIONS
TASK FORCE.
Comment: The Neighborhood Housing Relations Task Force has submitted its
report, and the City Manager has appointed a Housing Relations Committee to
implement the proposals contained in the report. This resolution rescinds
Resolution No. 01-353 that created the Task Force. The Task Force has
completed the goals established in Resolution No. 01-353.
Action:
ITEM 13. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN
THE LIBRARY BY DELETING ONE SENIOR LIBRARIAN POSITION AND
ADDING ONE LIBRARY SYSTEMS MANAGER POSITION AND AMENDING
THE ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION OF
LIBRARY SYSTEMS MANAGER.
Comment: The Iowa Public Employment Relations Board has determined that
the Senior Librarian position administering the library information technology
system is a supervisory position and thus exempt by law from the general
employees bargaining unit (AFSCME). This resolution amends the budgeted
positions in the Library and the administrative pay plan to reflect this change.
Action:
September 24, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 13
ITEM 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN
o~-~+ THE RECREATION AND CEMETERY DIVISIONS OF THE PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME AND ADMINISTRATIVE
PAY PLANS BY DELETING THE POSITIONS OF SENIOR MAINTENANCE
WORKER - RECREATION AND SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER -
CEMETERY AND ADDING THE POSITIONS OF RECREATION
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR AND CEMETERY SUPERVISOR.
Comment: The Iowa Public Employment Relations Board has determined that
the Senior Maintenance Worker positions in Recreation and in Cemetery are
supervisory positions and thus exempt by law from the general employees
bargaining unit (AFSCME). This resolution amends the budgeted positions in
the appropriate divisions as well as the AFSCME and administrative pay plans
to reflect this change.
Action:
ITEM 15. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE AFSCME AND
ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLANS BY DELETING THE POSITIONS OF
SECTION 8 COORDINATOR AND PUBLIC HOUSING COORDINATOR
FROM THE AFSCME PAY PLAN AND ADDING THE POSITIONS OF
SECTION 8 COORDINATOR AND PUBLIC HOUSING COORDINATOR TO
THE ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLAN.
Comment: The Iowa Public Employment Relations Board has determined that
the positions of Section 8 Coordinator and Public Housing Coordinator are
supervisory positions and thus exempt by law from the general employees
bargaining unit (AFSCME). This resolution amends the AFSCME and
administrative pay plans to reflect this change.
ITEM 16¢~_ CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING MCC IOWA, INC.'S REQUESTED
RATE INCREASE AND ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM PERMITrED RATES FOR
BASIC CABLE SERVICE.
Comment: This resolution approves the subscriber rate for basic cable services
effective August 1, 2002. It further establishes a maximum permitted rate for
basic cable services as calculated by the City. ,,~~
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ITEM 17. PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM 18. 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.)
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 23, 2002
To: Marian Karr, City Clerk
From: Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorney
Re: Item and Comment for Late Posting for September 24, 2002 City Council Meeting
ITEM,/_~,~ Resolution authorizing indemnification for punitive damages
claimed in the lawsuit brought against city employees by city
Ool-~'~-~ .employee Jamie Jenn in connection with work-related injuries
sustained on August 21, 2000.
COMMENT: In accordance with City Council discussions during its executive
session on Monday, September 23, this resolution will set forth the
Council's agreement to indemnify the city employees sued in
connection with injuries suffered by city employee Jamie Jenn on
August 21, 2000 against punitive damages.
September 24, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 14
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 '19. '~/*/~0UNcEMENT OF VACANCIES. a. Previously Announced.
(1) Housing and Community Development Commission: One vacancy
to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2004. (April Gutting
resigned) (3 Males and 3 females currently serve).
Applications must be received by 5:00 pm, Wednesday, October 2.
ITEM 20. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM 21. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a. City Attorney.
b. City Clerk.
c. City Manager.
ITEM 22. ADJOURNMENT.
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City Council Meeting Schedule and September 19,2002
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· MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Emma J. HarvatHall
6:30p Special Council Formal Meeting
· Executive Session - Pending Litigation
Special Council Work Session
· Review Agenda Items [Atkins]
· Council Appointments: Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment (1);
Airport Zoning Commission (2)
· Review Zoning Items [Franklin, University of Iowa]
· Southwest District Plan [Miklo, Howard]
· Ruppert Rezoning [Miklo]
· Kanner Vote at JCCOG
· Council Time
· TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00p Special Council Formal Meeting
TENTATIVE FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS
· WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Coralville City Hall
4:00p Special Council Work Session
· Joint Meeting - Cities of Coralville and North Liberty, JC Board of
Supervisors, lC Schools
· MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:30p Special Council Work Session
· TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00p Special Council Formal Meeting
· MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:30p Special Council Work Session
Meeting dates/limes~topics subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Regulation of Downtown Dumpsters Downtown Historic Preservation
Comprehensive Plan Update Opening of First Avenue
Age of Consent Design Review Procedures
Alcohol Ordinance Review Comprehensive Plan