HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-01-07 Public hearing NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be
held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00
p.m. on the 7~ day of January, 2003, in the Civic
Center Counci~ Chambers, 410 E. Washington Street,
iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the
next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted
by the City Clerk; at which hearing the Council will
consider:
Public hearing on an ordinance vacating portions
of Madison Street, Davenport Street and
Bloomington Street right-of-ways.
Copies of the proposed ordinances are on file for
public examination in the office of the City Clerk,
Civic Center, Iowa City, iowa. Persons wishing
to make their views known for Council
consideration are encouraged to appear at the
above-mentioned time and place.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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Prepared by: John Yapp, PCD, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5247 (VAC02-00008)
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF MADISON STREET, DAVENPORT STREET, AND
BLOOMINGTON STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY,
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City has reached an agreement with the University of Iowa to convey the
old Iowa City Water Plant to the University of Iowa, including adjacent rights-of-way; and
WHEREAS, portions of Madison Street, Davenport Street, and Bloomington Street rights-of-way,
encompassing approximately 3.62 acres, will no longer be required for City access once the old Iowa City
Water Plant is closed; and
WHEREAS, all other property abutting these rights-of-way is University of Iowa property, and the rights-
of-way do not provide access to any private property; and
WHEREAS, necessary utility easements, well sites, a water storage facility and easements for
emergency vehicle access will be created; and
WHEREAS, there is no City interest in continuing to incur maintenance costs and liability for these
rights-of-way with a closure of the old iowa City Water Plant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. VACATION. The City of Iowa City hereby vacates the rights-of-way legally described as
follows:
Commencing at the southeast comer of Outlot 35 in Iowa City, Iowa, according to the plat of the sub-
division of the Lumber Yard and Promenade recorded in Book 1, Page 479, deed records of Johnson County,
Iowa; thence N 00"45'24" W (assumed bearing) along the east line of said Outlot 35 a distance of 530.00 feet
to the point of beginning; thence S 89°17'37" W 118.88 feet to a point on the easterly line of the Iowa River
(mean high-water line); thence N 09°28'52'' E along said easterly line 15.12 feet; thence N 31°42'01'' E along
said eastedy line 40.53 feet; thence N 23°01'02" E along said eastedy line 55.98 feet; thence N 18°57'27" E
along said easterly line 21.00 feet; thence N 31°05'20'' E along said easterly line 35.86 feet; thence N
25°25'20" E along said easterly line 103.97 feet to a point on said east line of Outlot 35; thence S 00°45'24" E
along said east line 243.94 feet to the point of beginning, containing 14,793 square feet; and
Lots 5, 6, 7, 8 and the included alley in Block 100, in Iowa City, Iowa, according to the plat of the sub-
division of the Lumber Yard and Promenade recorded in Book 1, Page 479, deed records of Johnson County,
Iowa, and that part of vacated Madison Street described as: Commencing at the southwest corner of Lot 8 in
Block 100, Iowa City, Iowa, according to the plat of the sub-division of the Lumber Yard and Promenade,
recorded in Book 1, at page 479, Deed records of Johnson County, Iowa, thence West 19.38 feet, thence
North 115 feet, thence East 19.38 feet to the west line of said Lot 8, thence South along the west line of said
Lot 8, 115 feet to the point of beginning; and
Beginning at the northwest corner of Lot 8 in Block 100, according to the plat of the sub-division of the
Lumber Yard and Promenade recorded in Book 1, Page 479, deed records of Johnson County, Iowa; thence
N 00°45'24" W along the west line of said Lot 8 extended, 80.00 feet to a point on the south line of Outlot 30,
Original Town of Iowa City, Iowa; thence N 89°17'59'' E along said south line 160.00 feet; thence S 00°45'24"
E 80.00 feet to a point on the north line of Lot 7 of said Block 100; thence S 89°17'59'' W along the north line
of said Lot 7 and said Lot 8 a distance of 160.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing 12,800 square feet;
and
Beginning at the southwest corner of Block 89, Odginal Town of Iowa City, Iowa; thence S 89°17'37" W
along the south line of said Block 89 extended, 76.00 feet to the southeast comer of a 24.00 foot by 405.00
foot strip of Madison Street previously vacated; thence N 00°45'24'' W along the east line of said vacated
street strip 405.02 feet (405.00 feet record) to a point on the south line of a 35 foot by 126 foot stdp of
Madison Street previously vacated; thence N 89°14'36'' E along said south line 11.00 feet to the southeast
corner of said vacated street strip; thence N 00°45'24'' W along the east line of said vacated street strip126.00
feet; thence S 89°14'36" W along the north line of said vacated street stdp 35.00 feet to a point on the west
line of Madison Street; thence N 00°45'24" W along said west line 242.94 feet to a point on the eastedy line of
the Iowa River (mean high-water line); thence N 33°29'07" E along said easterly line 34.44 feet to a point on
the south line of Outlot 30, Original Town of Iowa City, Iowa; thence N 89°17'59" E along said south line
80.62 feet; thence S 00°45'24'' E along the east line of Madison Street and Madison Street extended, 115.56
feet to the northeast corner of a 19.38 foot by 115 foot strip of Madison Street previously vacated; thence S
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89°14"36" W along the north line of said vacated street strip 19.38 feet; thence S 00°25'24: E along the west
line of said vacated street strip 115.00 feet; thence N 89°14'36" E along the south line of said vacated street
strip 19.38 feet to a point on the east line of Madison Street; thence S 00°45'24'' E along said east line and
east line extended, 571.87 feet to the point of beginning, containing 63,608 square feet; and
Beginning at the northwest corner of Block 89, Original Town of iowa City, Iowa; thence N 00045'24" W
along the west line of said Block 89 extended, 80.00 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 5, Block 100,
according to the plat of the sub-division of the Lumber Yard and Promenade recorded in Book 1, Page 479,
deed records of Johnson County, Iowa; thence N 89017'50" E along the south line of said Lot 5 and Lot 6,
Block 100, a distance of 160.33 feet (160 feet--record) to the southwest comer of Lot 3, Block 100, Original
Town of Iowa City, Iowa; thence S 00°45'22'' E along the west line of said Lot 3 extended, 80.00 feet to the
north line of said Block 89; thence S 89°'17'50'' W along said north line 160.33 feet (160 feet--record) to the
point of beginning, containing 12,826 square feet.
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or
any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval
and publication, as provided by raw.
Passed and approved this __ day of_ ,20__
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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STAFF REPORT
To: Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by: John Yapp
Item: VAC02-00008 Portions of Madison, Date: December 19, 2002
Bloomington and Davenport Streets
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant: City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Contact Person: Chuck Schmadeke, Director, Department of
Public Works.
Phone: 356-5140
Requested Action: Vacation of right-of-way
Purpose: To allow for portions of Madison Street, Bloomington
Street and Davenport Street to be disposed of to the
University of Iowa
Location: Adjacent to the old Iowa City Water Plant property
Size: 3.62 acres
Existing Land Use and Zoning: Public right-of-way
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: University of Iowa, Public
South: University of Iowa, Public
East: Water Plant, Public
West: Iowa River and University of Iowa, Public
Comprehensive Plan: Public
File Date: December 2, 2002
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City Council recently approved a contract with the University of Iowa for the sale of the old
Iowa City Water Plant property, including the abutting portions of Madison Street, Bloomington
Street and Davenport Street rights-of-way. The agreement to sell the University of Iowa the old
Water Plant property, when it is ceased to be used, was initially reached as part of the agreement
that resulted in the City purchasing the Eastlawn property from the University, where the Tower
Place and Parking building now sits. The vacation of these rights-of-way and selling of the old
Water Plant is the culmination of the transaction that began when the City acquired the Eastlawn
property.
With the new Water Plant set to begin operation soon, the old Water Plant will no longer be
needed, and the City is preparing to convey it to the University. The contract recently approved
provides that the City will pursue vacation of the rights-of-way adjacent to the old Water Plant, and
for the vacations to be completed by February 1.
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ANALYSIS:
Typically, vacating right-of-way can be recommended if 1) it will not have a negative effect on
pedestrian or vehicular circulation, or planned circulation routes, 2) it will not be detrimental to
emergency vehicle or utility vehicle access to adjacent properties, and 3) it will not diminish
access to adjacent properties. This analysis is somewhat unique in that the proposed vacation
is to facilitate the transfer of the property to the University of Iowa, another governmental entity,
and no private property will be affected.
With the sale of the old Water Plant, the City no longer requires these rights-of-way for access.
Various utility easements, including water main, drain line, telecommunications lines, electric
lines, sanitary sewer, and Jordan and Silurian well sites will be retained. The City will retain
control of a water storage facility on the property, though it may be moved, at some point in the
future, to an alternate location provided by the University and agreed to by the City.
Part of the Madison Street right-of-way contains a sidewalk connection between the Hancher
Bridge and the Iowa Memorial Union. This sidewalk, which is a University walkway to the north
and south of Madison Street, would become University property.
The Davenport and Bloomington Street rights-of-way to the east have been previously vacated.
With the sale of the Water Plant property, all the land surrounding these rights-of-way is
University of Iowa property. Staff believes there is no City interest in continuing to incur cost,
staff-time, and liability maintaining these streets.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends VAC02-00008, a city-initiated application to vacate approximately 3.62 acres of
portions of Madison Street, Bloomington Street and Davenport Street rights-of-way adjacent to the
old Iowa City Water Plant site be approved.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location map
2. Resolution authorizing purchase agreement between the City of Iowa City and the
University of Iowa for the old Water Plant property
Approved by: ~//~
Robert Miklo, Senior Planner,
Department of Planning and Community Development
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Prepared by: Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030
RESOLUTION NO. 02-329
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR THE OLD WATER PLANT SITE ON
MADISON STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST ANY DOCUMENT OF CONVEYANCE REQUIRED BY SAID
AGREEMENT.
WHEREAS, the City is building a new water plant north of Interstate 80 and intends to vacate the
eld water plant site on Madison Street when the new plant is operational; and
WHEREAS, the University of Iowa desires to purchase the old water plant site; and
WHEREAS, an agreement for the University's purchase of the old water plant site from the City of
Iowa City has been negotiated and is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
1. The purchase agreement attached hereto between the City of Iowa City and the University of
Iowa for the old water plant property on Madison Street is hereby approved.
2. The City Attorney is hereby directed and authorized to take all action necessary by the City to
effectuate the conveyance of real estate required by said agreement. At the direction of the
City Attorney, the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest any
document of conveyance or easement required by said agreement.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CITY PARK POOL FILTRATION SYSTEM
IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED
PERSONS:
Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public
hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the replacement of the City
Park Pool Filtration System, in said City at 7:00 p.m. on the 7th day of January, 2003, said meeting to be
held in the Council Chambers in the Civic Center in said City, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next
meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk.
Said plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost are now on file in the office of the City
Clerk in the Civic Center in Iowa City, iowa, and may be inspected by any interested persons.
Any interested persons may appear at said meeting of the City Council for the purpose of making
objections to and comments concerning said plans, specifications, contract or the cost of making said
improvement.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, and as provided by law.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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