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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 15, 1980
7;30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER
410 EAST WASHINGTON
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AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 15, 1980
Item No. 1 -
MEETING TO ORDER. 44,o,( 5a�w &Ot�" Q'''r s dlwq '
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Item No. 2 -
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION. j
a. Babe Ruth Baseball Weekend -July 25-27, 1980.
Item No. 3 -
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED:
a. Approval of Official Council Activities of the regular Council
meeting of July 1, 1980, subject to correction, as recommended by
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the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
(1) Housing Appeals Board meeting of May 8, 1980.
(2) Human Rights Commission meeting of June 23, 1980.
(3) Senior Center Commission meeting of June 5, 1980.
(4) Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of May 15, 1980.
(5) Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of June 19, 1980.
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(6) Committee on Community Needs meeting of July 3., 1980.
C. Permit Resolutions, as recommended by the City Clerk:
(1) Consider resolution approving Class C Liquor License for
1012
Johnson County Post 2581 Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Gilbert Court. (renewal)
(2) Consider resolution approving dancing permit for Johnson
County Post 2581 Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1012 Gilbert 1i
Court. (renewal)
(3) Consider resolution approving Class C Liquor License for the
Great American Saloon Co. dba Maxwell's, 121 E. Colleqe.
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(4) Consider resolution approving dancing permit for The Great
7a American Saloon Co. dha Maxwell's, 121 F. College. (renewal)
(5) Consider resolution approving Class R Beer Permit for Bill
G. Mihalopoulos dba The Best Steak House, 1. S. Dubuque.
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(6) Consider resolution approving Class B Sunday Sales Permit
for Bill G. Mihalopoulos dba The Best Steak House, 1 S.
.9 72 Dubuque. (renewal)
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(7) Consider resolution approving Class C Beer Permit for Voss
j Petroleum Co., Inc. dba Discount Dan's Shell, 933 S. Clinton.
(renewal)
(8) Consider resolution approving Class C Sunday Sales Permit
for Voss Petroleum Co., Inc. dba Discount Dan's Shell,
2 %el 933 S. Clinton. (renewal)
(9) Consider resolution approving Class C Beer Permit for William
7 S B. Kron, Jr. dba Bill's I-80 DX, Rt. 2. (renewal)
j (10) Consider resolution approving Class C Sunday Sales for
William B. Kron, Jr. dba Bill's I-80 DX, Rt. 2. (renewal) i
(11) Consider resolution approving Class C Liquor License for
4,2 Field House, Inc. dba The Field House, 111 E. College.
(renewal)
(12) Consider resolution approving dancing PP 9 g permit for Field
79;1 House, Inc. dba The Field House, 111 E. College. (renewal)
(13) Consider resolution approving Class C Liquor License for
James J. Tucker dba Tuck's Place, 210 N. Linn St. (renewal)
(14) Consider resolution issuing cigarette permits.
d. Petitions.
(1) Consider petition for Suspension or Remission of Taxes on I
Account of Age or Infirmity for Opal Hochstetler.
e. Motions.
(1) Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $2,515,67.0.2.9
for the period of May 1 through May 31, 1980, as recommended
by the Finance Director, subj eict to Audit. i
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-e., (2) Consider motion authorizing the Public Works Director to
sign an application for utilities right-of-way to Iowa
Electric Light and Power Company for filbert Street and
Highway N6 Bypass.
Comment: A copy of the application is attached to the
agenda.
f. Resolutions.
(1) Consider resolution accepting the work on the modular
building renovation - Division II - Heating, Ventilating and
Air Conditioning work project.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
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(2) Consider resolution accepting the pavement and storm sewer
improvements (not to include storm (rater detention) for ACT
Circle in the LSNRD for ACT Testing and Processing Facility.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
g. Setting Public Hearings.
(1) Consider resolution setting public hearing on July 29, 1980,
on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the reconstruction of the Civic Center heating, air
conditioning and ventilating system, directing City Clerk to
publish notice of said hearing, and directing City Engineer
to place said plans, etc., on file for public inspection.
Comment: This project would involve the replacement of the
air conditioning and mechanical ventilation system and the
conversion of the central heating system from steam to hot
water.
(2) Consider resolution setting public hearing on July 29, 1980,
on a proposed amendment to the City's hold harmless entitle-
ment CDBf, program and budget to provide for the conversion
of properties in the downtown urban renewal project area
(Iowa R-14) to an underground electrical utility system,
directing the City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing,
and directing the Director of Planning and Program Develop-
ment to place information regarding said amendment on file
for public inspection.
Comment: This proposed amendment would authorize the use of
funds from the City's hold harmless entitlement CORE, program
to pay for the conversion of existing buildings in the
downtown urban renewal area to a new underground electrical
utility system. Staff estimates the project to cost $165,000.
Funding would come from the proceeds of the Block 64 hotel
site. See attached memorandum for additional information.
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(3) Consider resolution setting public hearing on July 29, 1980,
On plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the construction of the 1979
RnI Second Addition
Improvements, directing City Engineer to
place said plans,
etc., on file for public inspection.
Comment: This project will consist of constructing 8"
Portland
cement concrete paving (Heinz Road extended) and
storm sewer, together with
necessary grading and other
related work in RDI Second Addition to Iowa City, Iowa.
The
Engineer's estimate is $48,200.00.
(4) Consider a motion to set a public hearing on July 29, 1980,
to adopt the 1979
Edition of the Uniform Building Code of
the International Conference
of Building Officials.
Comment: This ordinance adopts the 1979 Edition of the
Uniform Building Code.
Most of the amendments are the same
as the 1976 ordinance. However, there have been
some major
changes in the 1979 Code such as the omission of fire zones,
exit travel distances,
allowed square footages for buildings,
and the entire administrative section. Chapter 12
has been
amended so that the City can continue to allow a 20 -inch
wide window
as provided in the 1976 Building Code. An
appeal procedure has been provided for
all the uniform codes
to coincide with the Iowa City administrative procedures.
This ordinance has
been reviewed and approved unanimously by
the Board of Appeals. A copy of the
proposed ordinance is
attached to the agenda.
(5) Consider a motion to set a public hearing on July 29, 1980,
to adopt the 1979 Edition of the Ilniform Mechanical Code as
prepared by the International Conference Of Building Officials.
Comment: The amendments are the same as those for the 1976
Code. The Board of Appeals will consider all appeals under
this ordinance. This ordinance has been reviewed and
approved unanimously by the Board of Appeals. A copy of the
proposed ordinance is attached to the agenda.
(6) Consider a motion to set a public hearing on July 29, 1980,
to adopt the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement
of Dangerous Buildings as prepared by the International
Conference of Building Officials.
Comment: The amendments are the same as the 1973 Edition.
The new uniform appeal procedure has been added in Chapter S.
This ordinance has been reviewed and approved unanimously by
the Board of Appeals. A copy of the proposed ordinanrp, is
attached to the agenda.
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(7) Consider a motion to set a public hearing on July 29, 1980,
to adopt the 1979 Edition of the Ilniform Plumbing Code as
prepared by the International Association of Plu
Mechanical Officials. mbing and
Comment: The amendments are the same as those for the 1976
Code. The Board of Plumbing Examiners elected to adopt this
Plumbing Code as opposed to the new ICRO Plumbing Code in
their last public hearing. This ordinance has heen reviewed
and approved unanimously by the Board of Examiners of
Plumbers. A copy of the proposed ordinance is attached to
the agenda.
h. Correspondence.
(1) Letter from Patrick R. Connally regarding the comprehensive
plan as it relates to the neighborhood in the North Summit/Dewey
Streets area. The City Manager will reply to this letter
after discussion by the Council.
(2) Letter from Donald A. Wine of Davis, Hockenberg, Wine, Brown
and Koehn, attorneys representing Plaza Towers Associates
regarding the hotel/department store project.
i• Applications for the use of streets and public grounds.
(1) Application by United Way to erect a "thermometer" sign in
Blackhawk Minipark for their 1981 campaign. (approved)
(2) Application on behalf of Jim Larew for the use of Blackhawk
Minipark for a political speech and ice cream social on
Monday, July 7• (approved)
(3)
Application by David Duer for the use of Blackhawk Minipark
for the sale and promotion of small -press literary magazines
and books originating in Iowa City on July 16, 17, 18,
(approved)
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
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Item No. 4 - PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a. Public hearing to consider the vacation of Pickard Street between
Friendly and Highland Avenues. V-8003.
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular
meeting held June 19, 1980, recommended by a 4-1 vote approval of
the subject vacation with the condition that an easement for the
sanitary sewer be retained unless subsequent owners pay for
moving the sewer. This recommendation is consistent with the
staff recommendation presented in a staff report dated June 19,
1980, which was attached to the Council's agenda of July 1, 1980.
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b. Public hearing on a proposed ordinance to amend Sections 8.10.3A.8,
.47 and 8.10.8.1E, and adding Sections 8.10.3A.64C and 8.10.8.4
to Appendix A to the Code of Ordinances (i.e., providing a
definition of rooming house and regulating its permitted use).
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular
meeting held June 5, 1980, recommended by a 6-0 vote to approve
the subject amendment. This amendment would provide a definition
for rooming house and regulate its permitted use. City Council
had previously received a copy of the proposed ordinance attached
to the agenda of June 17, 1980. There have been identified by
staff several problems with the ordinance. It is, therefore, the
staff's recommendation that the public hearing scheduled for
11,, Tuesday night's Council meeting be cancelled.
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Action:
C. Consider a resolution approving the preliminary and Final plat of
Empire Addition. S-8002.
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular
meeting held April 3, 1980, recommended by a 6-0 vote approval of
the subject plat located northwest of Shive-Hattery R Associates
contingent upon 1) the signatures of the utility companies and a
registered land surveyor being provided, 2) the legal papers
being revised, and 3) the street cross section being corrected to
indicate 31 feet back -of -curb to hack -of -curb concrete paving.
This recommendation is consistent with the staff's recommendation
presented in a staff report dated March 20, 1980, which was
attached to the Council agenda of April 15, 1980. This item was
deferred from the Council meeting of July 1, 1980. Since the
legal papers have not been received, this item should be deferred
d. Consider a recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission
to approve the preliminary and final large scale residential
development plan of Riverside Court Apartments. S -8004A.
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular
meeting held July 3, 1980, recommended by a 5-0 vote approval of
the subject plan located at 207 Myrtle Avenue subject to the
signatures of the utility companies being provided and the
completion of the necessary legal papers. This recommendation is
consistent with the staff's recommendation presented in a staff
report dated July 3, 1980, which is attached to the Council's
agenda. A resolution for consideration of this item will be
presented at the next meeting pending correction of the con-
tingencies noted above.
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Action:
C. Consider a resolution approving the preliminary and Final plat of
Empire Addition. S-8002.
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular
meeting held April 3, 1980, recommended by a 6-0 vote approval of
the subject plat located northwest of Shive-Hattery R Associates
contingent upon 1) the signatures of the utility companies and a
registered land surveyor being provided, 2) the legal papers
being revised, and 3) the street cross section being corrected to
indicate 31 feet back -of -curb to hack -of -curb concrete paving.
This recommendation is consistent with the staff's recommendation
presented in a staff report dated March 20, 1980, which was
attached to the Council agenda of April 15, 1980. This item was
deferred from the Council meeting of July 1, 1980. Since the
legal papers have not been received, this item should be deferred
d. Consider a recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission
to approve the preliminary and final large scale residential
development plan of Riverside Court Apartments. S -8004A.
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular
meeting held July 3, 1980, recommended by a 5-0 vote approval of
the subject plan located at 207 Myrtle Avenue subject to the
signatures of the utility companies being provided and the
completion of the necessary legal papers. This recommendation is
consistent with the staff's recommendation presented in a staff
report dated July 3, 1980, which is attached to the Council's
agenda. A resolution for consideration of this item will be
presented at the next meeting pending correction of the con-
tingencies noted above.
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to approve the preliminary and final larqe scale residential plan
of Arbor Hill, Phase 2 (Part 1). 5-8009.
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular
meeting held July 3, 1980, recommended by a 5-0 vote approval of
the subject plan located north of Washington Street between Green
Mountain Drive and Bowling Green Place contingent upon a note
being provided on the plan stating that required trees will be
planted within eight feet of the rimpanisght
nutility -of-way, the necessary
thenecessary legalpapescincludingbng attimerschedule cofpletcon-
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struction, and that the private drive be named Arbor Hill Circle.
This recommendation is consistent with the staff's recommendation
presented in a staff report dated July 3, 1980, which is attached
to the Council agenda. A resolution for consideration of this
item will be presented at the next meeting pending correction of
the contingencies noted above.
f. Consider a recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission
to annex approximately 100 acres located south of Highway 6 East
(opposite Heinz Road) in East Lucas Township. A-8001.
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular
meeting held May 22, 1980, recommended by a 5-0 vote approval of
the subject request. This recommendation Is consistent with the
staff's recommendation presented in a staff report dated July 3,
1980, which is attached to the Council's agenda. By ordinance,
the resolution providing for annexation will have to he acted
upon by the City Council at the time of the public hearing on the
zoning classification
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�. g. Consider a recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission
to rezone approximately 100 acres from County RS to City RIA
located south of Highway 6 East (opposite Heinz Road) in East
Lucas Township. Z-8001. dE_f Py Au9..IZ - Retdhe_.
Comment: See above item for comment.
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h. Consider a recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission
regarding the June 12, 1980 recommendations of the Melrose
Corridor Committee.
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular
meeting held July 3, 1980, recommended by a 5-0 vote that if and
when Melrose Court is reopened that the recommendations made by
the Melrose Corridor Committee at their June 12, 1980 meeting be
completed and that Melrose Court not be reopened until all work
has been completed on the widening of the Grand-Byington inter-
section.
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i. Consider an ordinance vacating an alley running east and west in
Block 2 of Cook, Sargent and Downey's Addition (west of Gilbert
Street and south of Kirkwood Avenue). V-80002. (second con-
sideration)
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular
meeting held May 22, 1980, recommended by a 5-0 vote approval of
the subject vacation. This recommendation is consistent with the
staff's recommendation presented in a staff report dated May 1,
1980, which was attached to the Council agenda of June 3, 1980.
The Council held a public hearing on this item on June 17, 1980.
A copy of the proposed ordinance was attached to the Council
agendla of July 1, 1980.
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Item No. 6 - PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ANNEXATION MORATORIUM AGREEMENT BETWEEN IOWA CITY
AND HILLS.
Comment: An agreement with the City of Hills concerning the annexation of
railroad right-of-way was first presented to the City Council on April
1 and was deferred from that meeting and also from the meeting of
April 22, 1980. The original agreement provided that Hills would
deannex the railroad if it did not issue industrial revenue bonds
before January 1, 1981. This provision is replaced with the language
in Section pp4 of the agreement. A copy is attached to this agenda.
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Item No. 7 - PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
COST ESTIMATE FOR THE MERCER PARK CONCESSION/RESTROOM BUILDING.
Comment: This project would involve the construction of a 968 sq. ft. building
at Mercer Park. This building would provide concession area, rest -
rooms, garage, and storage. The Engineer's estimate is $33,800.
Action:
Item No. 8 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE MERCER PARK CONCESSION/RESTROOM BUILDING AND
AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED AUGUST 5, 1980 AT 10:00 A.M.
Comment: See comment above. Public Works recommends approval of this resolution.
Action:
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Item No. 9 - PUBLIC HEARING ON ISSUANCE OF $2,570,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
Comment: A memo on the bond issue from the Director of Finance was included in
the June 17, 1980, agenda packet.
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Item No. 10 - RESOLUTION INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
&G ISSUANCE OF $2,570,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Comment: After all objections have been received during the public hearing and
considered, if the Council decides not to abandon the proposal to
issue said bonds, this resolution should be introduced and adopted.
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Item No. 11 - RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE OF $2,570,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS.
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This resolution authorizes advertisement of the bonds. Notice of Sale
will be published in the Iowa City Press -Citizen and the'Bond Buyer
and sets the bond bid opening on August 6, 1980, at 1:00 p.m.
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a. Resources Conservation Commission - One vacancy for an unexpired
term ending January 1, 1982. (Vacancy created by the death of
James Shepherd). This appointment will be made at the August 26,
1980, meeting of the City Council.
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Item No. 13 - CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
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Item No. 14 - REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
a. City Manager.
b. City Attorney.
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Item No. 15 - RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
a. Consider recommendations of the Design Review Committee:
Representatives from Hansen Lind Meyer presented preliminary
design plans for the proposed College Plaza Hotel and Shopping
Mall at the meeting of July 9. After discussion, the Design
Review Committee made the following recommendation to the City
Council:
The Design Review Committee recommends general approval of the
Preliminary design plans as submitted, with the following stipula-
tions and conditions:
I. That further attention should be given to the exterior
building design details. Specifically, more attention
should be given to the integration of the design of the
northwest corner of the proposed building with City Plaza.
2. The Committee favors brick as the exterior surface material
for ";: proposed building. Final plans for the exterior of
the building, in terms of both texture and color of surface
materials, glass, and casings, are subject to the approval
of the Ccmmittee and the City Council prior to installation.
3. That screening of the roof -top mechanical equipment be
required and that final plansfor the screening are subject
to the approval of the Committee and the City Council prior
to installation.
4. That all signage is subject to approval by the Committee and
the City Council prior to installation.
5. That exterior lighting is subject to approval by the Committee
and the City Council prior to installation.
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Item No. 16 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION RESCINDING THE DESIGNATION OF COLLEGE. PLAZA
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AND HIGH COUNTRY CORPORATION (A JOINT VENTURE) AS
THE PREFERRED DEVELOPER FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL NO. 64-1 IN DOWNTOWN
�? 8 IOWA CITY.
Comment: On May 13, 1980, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 80-181,
designating College Plaza Development Company and High Country Corpora-
tion (a joint venture) as the preferred developer of Urban Renewal
Parcel No. 64-1, subject to the performance of certain conditions
within 60 days of the above date. At the time of the preparation of
this agenda, it was not known whether these conditions would be
satisfied by the developer prior to the deadline established by the
Council. If these conditions are not satisfied by the developer by
the required date, then it will be appropriate for the City Council to
consider this Resolution on July 15, 1980.
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Item No. 17 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION DESIGNATING PLAZA TOWERS ASSOCIATES AS THE PREFERRED
DEVELOPER FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL NO. 64-1 IN DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY.
Comment: On May 13, 1980, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 80-181,
designating College Plaza Development Company and High Country Corpora-
tion (a joint venture) as the preferred developer of Urban Renewal
Parcel No. 64-1, subject to the performance of certain conditions
within 60 days of the above date. At the time of the preparation of
this agenda, it was not known whether these conditions would he
satisfied by the developer prior to the deadline established by the
Council. If these conditions are not satisfied by the developer by
the required date, then it will be appropriate for the City Council to
consider this Resolution on July 15, 1980.
Action:
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It should be emphasized that this Resolution, if considered and
adopted by the Council, would not constitute formal acceptance by the
City of the developer's proposal for the purchase and redevelopment of
Parcel 64-1. However, the Resolution would authorize the City Manager
to carry out land disposition procedures in accordance with Iowa law
and consistent with the terms set forth in the City's Urban Renewal
Prospectus.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D
ADDITION TO IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA, JULY 15, 1980
Item No. 17(a): Consider Resolution Regarding the Issuance of Not
To Exceed $7,500,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of
Industrial Development Revenue Interim Bonds (Towers
Hotel Assocaites Project) and not to exceed $7,500,000
Aggregate Principal Amount of Industrial Development
Bonds (Towers Hotel Assocaites Project) of the City
of Iowa City, Iowa, and authorizing execution of a
Memorandum of Agreement.
17(b): Consider Resolution Regarding the Issuance of Not to
Exceed $5,000,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of Indus-
trial Development Revenue Interim Bonds (Plaza Retail
Associates Project) and not to exceed $5,000,000
Aggregate Principal Amount of Industrial Development
Revenue Bonds (Plaza Retail Associates Project) of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, and authorizing execution
of a Memorandum of Agreement.
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E WASHINGTON ST IOWA 0f y IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180
ADDITION TO IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA, JULY 15, 1930
Item No. 17(a): Consider Resolution Regarding the Issuance of Not
To Exceed $7,500,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of
Industrial Development Revenue Interim Bonds (Towers
Hotel Assocaites Project) and not to exceed $7,500,000
Aggregate Principal Amount of Industrial Development
Bonds (Towers Hotel Assocaites Project) of the City
of Iowa City, Iowa, and authorizing execution of a
Memorandum of Agreement.
17(b): Consider Resolution Regarding the Issuance of Not to
Exceed $5,000,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of Indus-
trial Development Revenue Interim Bonds (Plaza Retail
Associates Project) and not to exceed $5,000,000
9/ Aggregate Principal Amount of Industrial Development
Revenue Bonds (Plaza Retail Associates Project) of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, and authorizing execution
of a Memorandum of Agreement.
Posted:
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The City Manager and City Council
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Lady and Gentleman:
P o L Eo
JUL 1 5 14880
ABBIE STOLFUS
CITY CLERK
J,\nI FINANCIAL CENTER
606 WALNUT STREET
DES MOINES. IOWA 50309
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225 MID -AMERICA OUILOIND
2920 WESTOWN PARNWAT
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA 50265
15151 225- 3137
Be advised that our firm has had an opportunity to review the
materials submitted to the City by the College Plaza Development
Company oh or about July 11, 1980, in purported compliance with
the variobs-conditions contained in Resolution Number 80-181, dated
May 13, 1980, by which College Plaza Development Company and High
Country Corporation were conditionally designated as the "preferred
developer" of Urban Renewal Parcel Number 64-1. Despite the cavalier
representations to the contrary, it is clear that the conditions imposed
by the City have not been satisfied. We specifically direct your
attention to the second condition which required that, in the absence
of a legally binding lease for the department store portion of the
development, the developer must provide, prior to the deadline of
July 12, 1980, "other evidence...to demonstrate to the City the
certainty that the developer has the ability to obtain such a lease ......
The only thing that the developer chose to submit prior to the deadline
was a brief letter from Armstrong's, Inc., dated July 11, 1980, indi-
cating the willingness of Armstrong's, Inc. to give "preliminary approval
to the negotiations thus far conducted." Such a statement is essentially
meaningless and provides no assurance whatsoever to the City that the
developer will be able to obtain the necessary department store lease.
This fact is highlighted by the specific reservations outlined by
Armstrong's, Inc, in the subject letter, namely: (1) that their con-
sultant's in the store layout and construction professions must yet
determine whether the proposed store will be physically and financially
feasible in light of the present plans and specifications being advanced
by College Plaza Development Company, and (2) that the lease terms
and other construction details have yet to be formulated even for
preliminary submission to legal counsel of Armstrong's, Inc. for their
study and approval. We believe that any reliance by the City on such
a letter would be patently irresponsible and a breach of the fiduciary
duty to protect the public interest in the expeditious completion of
a viable urban renewal project.
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We also call to your attention certain information which we have
obtained which indicates that the joint venture relationship between
j College Plaza Development Company and High Country Corporation is in
jeopardy and may be terminated due (((] to a failure of College Plaza
ship. Such questions,
Development Company to satisfy certain preconditions in that relation -
of which we understand the City is aware,
reflect adversely.<upon the financial condition and viability of the
presently designated "preferred developer".
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In addition to the foregoing,
carefully the sloppy, eleventh-houreefforthtoCcomplyity with tto consider
able requirements imposed by the City. We believhatitdemonstrrates
a continuing pattern of conduct by College Plaza Development Company
too late. a in repeatedly addressing this urban renewal project with too little,
successful,Sexpeditious rcompletion n of cofdthis oes nurban ot drenewale wellfProjthe
ect by
the presently designated "preferred developer."
By contrast, the record of the principals of our client, Plaza
Towers Associates, with previous projects in Iowa City and in the
submission_of their bid proposal for this urban renewal project, has
been exemplary. We implore the City Council to conclude that College
Plaza Development Company and High Country Corporation, (a joint
venture), should no longer enjoy the designation of "preferred
developer" for Urban Renewal Parcel Number 64-11 and that, instead,
Plaza Towers Associates should be forthwith designated the "preferred
developer" so that the subject project can be expeditiously undertaken
and completed. If such a change in designation is accomplished, we
are authorized on behalf of our clieto advise
613A.5 notices of tort claim which havnt e been you that the Section
be immediately withdrawn. Previously given, will
! Sincerely yours,
DAVIS, HOCKENBERG, WINE, BROWN & KOEHN
Donald A. Ydine
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Agenda
Regular Council Meet111•l
July 15, 1980 7:30 P.M.
Page 15
Item No. 18 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION
PROVING THE
PARCELPRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS FOR PRIVATE
REDEVELOPMENTOAP
d High
Comment: COn orporation, in
joint venture, submittednprelliminaryndesign plans for
the private redevelopment of Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1. A copy Of the
preliminary design plans accompanies this agenda. The recommendation
of the Design Review Committee concerning these plans and a staff
memorandum in response to the plans also accompany this agenda. (See
Item No. 14). This Resolution provides for the approval of the
preliminary design plans for Parcel 64-1, subject to the conditions
and reservations set forth in Attachment A to this Resolution. s
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Item No. 19 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 1980 MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER
EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT.
Comment: See attached Engineer's Report. This series of resolutions and
ordinance is required by State regulations.
� Action:
PLAT AND
Item No. 20 - CONSIDER ASSESSMENTS SFOR TTHE 11980RMELROSE PAVENUENFINAL ULE OF
SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION
ASSESSMENT PROJECT.
972re ared by the
Comment: The final plat and schedule of assessments are being p P
Engineering Division. i, r �
Action: I
FINAL SCHEDULE SSMF.NTS
Item No. RI CONSIDER1980 RESOLUTIMELRON ADOPTING
GAVENUESAND ANLEV' SEWER EXTENSIONASSESSMENT
g,/- PROJECT.
essed
Comment: installed.thEachpproperty owner shall besassessed rh
erty owners to be an equal amountas
shown on the attached assessment(Plat.
Action: V`�j)
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Regular Council Meetir.,
July 15, 1980 7:30 P.M.
Page 16
Item No. 22 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN AMORTIZATION PERIOD FOR THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT KNOWN AS 1980 MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTEN-
SION ASSESSMENT PROJECT, FOR WHICH DEFICIENCIES EXIST AGAINST LOTS
SUBJECT TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. (first consideration)
Comment: Under the provisions of Section 384.63 of the Code of Iowa, any
assessment deficiencies must he certified as such to the County
Auditor which is accomplished by certification to the Auditor of the
schedule of assessments. The deficiencies must also be certified to
the Building Permit Official who is responsible to notify the Council
if any improvement is later constructed on a lot subject to deficiency
by reason of valuation for a period of amortization fixed by city
ordinance after the construction of the project. The Council should
establish by ordinance a period of amortization not exceeding ten
years for the public improvement.
Action:
In view of the fact that the property owners have specifically waived
the right to appeal the assessments, the City Council is requested to
waive the three readings and approve the ordinance at this meeting.
Item No. 23 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ESTABLSIHING AMORTIZATION PERIOD FOR SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT CONDITIONAL DEFICIENCIES ON PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
(first consideration)
Comment:
Action:
This ordinance establishes the period of amortization for public
improvements for which there are special assessment conditional
deficiencies; however, this period shall not exceed ten years.
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Item No. 24 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND WILLIAM M.
GIBBONS, TRUSTEE OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CRISP RR FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION
y s OF THE RAILROAD CROSSING AT HIGHWAY #6.
Comment: Reconstruction of this crossing is necessary because of the widening
on Highway #6, the deteriorated condition of the existing crossing and
the probability of continued rail service to businesses south of
Highway #6. The estimated cost of this construction $52,185.00. The
City's share will be one-third of this amount or $17,395.00.
Action:
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Regular Council Meetil,„
July 15, 1980 7:30 P.M.
Page 17
Item No. 25 -
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Comment
Action:
Item No. 26 -
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Comment:
CONSIDER RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE FY81 ASPHALT
RESURFACING PROJECT (INCLUSIVE OF DIVISION I & II) TO L. L. PELLING
CO., INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
L. L. Pelling Co., Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa, submitted the low bid of
$236,377.75 (Division I and II). The Engineer's estimate was $246,993.
Public Works recommends approval of this resolution.
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CONSIDER RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY
EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND
FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
1979 BDI SECOND ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS.
Bids will be opened at 10:00 A.M. on July 29, 1980. The contract will
be awarded through resolution at 7:30 P.M. on August 12, 1980.
Action:
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Item No. 27 -
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR
COMMITMENT TO THE REORGANIZATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JOHNSON
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COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT THEREOF.
Comment:
The attached resolution authorizes the execution of an agreement for
funding to support the proposed establishment of the Johnson County
Council of Governments as recommended by the Steering Committee on
Reorganization, the City Manager, and the Acting Director of the
Department of Planning and Program Development. Each agency, which
has indicated an interest in contributing to the support of the
regional planning agency, is being requested to execute an agreement
for the purpose of effectuating the reorganization and establishment
of the above Council on an orderly basis.
Action:
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Regular Council Meeti..,
July 15, 1980 7:30 P.M.
Page 18
Item No. 28 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR CERTAIN SERVICES PER-
FORMED BY THE IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE IOWA CITY ANIMAL
J SHELTER, AND REPEALING THOSE RESOLUTIONS INCONSISTENT WITH THE ESTAR-
LISHED FEES.
Comment: This resolution establishes moderately increased fees for a number of
police services that have traditionally been "charged for" in the
operation. In addition, a number of the fees of the Animal Control
Division are also increased in accordance with the desires of Council
expressed during recent budget hearings. Council received ane x-
planatory memo in regard to these proposed increases in the packet
distributed on June 27, 1980.^
Action: Y 1PtJl/PW
Item No. 29 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION RESERVING A DESIGNATED PARKING SPACE FOR JOHNSON
COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE.
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Comment: A letter was received from Sister Mary Josephus of Mercy Hospital
requesting that a parking space, the first on the northwest corner of
the junction of Van Buren and Bloomington Streets, he reserved and
designated for the parking of the Johnson County ambulance. A copy of
this letter is attached to the agenda. The adoption of this resolution
would comply with herr request.
Action:V,12
Item No. 30 - RESOLUTION AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED FULL-TIME PERMANENT
X30 POSITIONS IN THE PARKING SYSTEMS.
Comment: This Resolution authorizes the deletion of one Parking Enforcement
- Attendant position and the addition of one cashier position. dt
Action: vett' �� lY Z a,,,, &At)
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Item No. 31 - ADJOURNMENT.
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