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AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 1974
7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER
410 EAST WASHINGTON
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AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 22, 1974 7:30 P.M.
Item No. 1 - MEETING TO ORDER
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Item No. 2 - READING OF MINUTES ,OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF
JANUARY 15, 1974. �jD 4
Item No. 3 - PUBLIC DISCUSSION.
Item No. 4 - RECEIVE MINUTES OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
a. Parks and Recreation Commission minutes of January 9,
1974 meeting.
b. Johnson County Regional Planning Commission minutes
Of December 19, 1973 meeting.
C. Library Board of Trustees minutes of December 20, 1973
meeting.
d. Human Relations Commission minutes of January 7, 1974
meeting.
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Item No. 5 - CORRESPONDENCETOTHE CITY COUNCIL.
a. Letter from Elmer E. Smith, Regional Administrator
HUD, Kansas City, forwarding the Final Environmental
Impact Statement for the City -University Urban Renewal
Project.
Action:
b. Letter from Della A. Grizel, 1530 Sheridan Avenue,
concerning the operation of the Iowa City bus system.
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C. Letter from Rod Miller, University of Iowa Student
Association Senate Vice -President, concerning the
lessening of criminal penalties for private use and
Possession of marijuana. �,;.
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d. Letter from Arnold M. Small, Professor ofPsychology,ormation regarding
University of Iowa, forwarding information
noise control ordinances.
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6 - CONSIDER REQUEST FROM THE LIBRARY �BOAR'%F TRUS EES FOR
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ADDITIONAL FUNDING.
Comment: Representatives of the Library Board will be attending the
Council meeting to make this request. The Library Board
wishes to_request `additional funding to provide for a cost
Of living salary increase for Library employees.
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Work Agenda
January 22, 1974
Item No. 7 -
Comment:
Action:
Item No. 8 -
Comment:
Action:
Item No. 9 -
CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDING PART OF SECTION 210.7 OF THE
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE. (FIRST READING)
Part ,of Section 210.7 of the 1971 National Electric Code
requires that "a11.15 and 20 ampere receptacle outlets on
single phase circuits for construction sites shall have
approved ground -fault circuit protection for personnel.
This requirement shall become effective on January 1, 1974."
The above mentioned paragraph is in conflict with the
standards imposed by OSHA. Therefore, it is recommended
that the Council 'consider- amending the 1971 National
Electric Code by deleting this particular section until
on
time as OSHA has an opportunity to make a decision
on this particular requirement.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE TO VACATE A PORTION OF HUTCHINSON AVENUE
NORTH OF PARK ROAD.(V-7308) (FIRST READING)
Mr. & Mrs. M. Rosenbaum have requested a vacation of a
portion of the Hutchinson Avenue north of Park Road because
a portion of 'their home is constructed in the right-of-
way. The Planning and Zoning Commission on November 29,
1973 recommended vacating the east l0 feet of the Hutchinson
Avenue right-of-way
ning at a for a distanceof80 feet north begin -
point 40 feet north of Park Road by a 7-0 vote.
The City Manager and staff concur.__ Public Hearing was
held January 15, 1974.
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CONSIDER ORDINANCE FOR VACATION OF A PORTION
BRANCH ROAD. (V-7309) (FIRST READING)
OF LOWER WEST
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission on December 13, 1973
recommended vacation of a portion of Lower West Branch
Road from its intersection_ with Rochester Avenue east-
ward -to a line extended -north from the western boundary
line of Oakwoods Addition, Part 6. The staff had re-
commended vacation.of the entire portion of Lower West
Branch Road betweenAmhurst Street on the east and
Rochester Avenue on the west, and the ordinance would
vacate this section. As part of the construction contract
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1974
Item No. 9
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approved by the City Council, curbs have been placed
on Amhurst Street and on Rochester Avenue blocking
direct
access to that portion of West Branch Road
considered for vacation. Public Hearing held
was
January 15, 1974.
The Commission also recommended that a curb cut be made
at the intersectionof Lower West Branch Road and
Amhurst Street to the west.
Action:
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Item No. 10
- CONSIDER ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF MACBRIDE
ADDITION, PART I. (SECOND READING)
Comment:
The Planning and Zoning Commission on December 13, 1973
recommended by a 5-0 vote that the lower portion of the
right-of-way of MacBride Road remaining after the re-
location
of MacBride Road southwesterly be vacated, since
said right-of-way would not be
used for street purposes.
Public hearing was held January 15, 1974.
Action:
Item No. 11 -
CONSIDER ORDINANCE VACATING AN EASEMENT IN WASHINGTON PARK,
PART
VII. (FIRST READING)
Comment:
The City.has-an easement for a sanitary sewer on Lots
147
and 148, Washington Park Addition, Part VII which is
not required for the sanitary sewer as constructed for
these lots. Since
the City has no need for this easement,
it has been requested that it be vacated. Public hearing
washeld January 15,'
Action:
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January 22,
Item No. 12
Comment:
Action:
CONSIDER RESOLTUION STATING INTENTION TO EXECUTE RE-
DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT 'WITH OLD CAPITOL ASSOCIATES.
This resolution indicates the City Council's intention,
acting as Local Public Agency, to execute a redevelop-
ment contract with Old Capitol Associates, It also
authorizes the City Manager to file with the City Clerk
a notification of .intention to accept the redevelopment
proposal and to publish the notices required by the
Department ofHousingand Urban Development.
Item No. 13 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT.FOR AN 80 HORSEPOWER INDUSTRIAL TYPE
WHEEL TRACTOR -WITH FRONT-END LOADER AND BACKHOE FOR THE
WATER DIVISION AND SETTING DATEFORRECEIVING BIDS.
Comment: This resolution approves the plans and specifications
and sets the date for receiving bids for an 80 Horsepower
industrial type wheel tractor with front-end loader and
backhoe for use by the Water Division of Public Works.
The date for receiving -bids will be Thursday, February 21,
at 10:00 a.m. This equipment will replace an existing
backhoe which waspurchased in 1968. Funds were provided
in the 1974 budget; in the amount of $20,500 for the
purchase of this unit. The City Manager and staff re-
commend adoption /►of this resolution.
Action:
Item No. 14 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE 1974
BURLINGTON STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Comment: This resolution approves the award of bid to Metro Pavers,
Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa, in the amount of $383,492.95.
This project was discussed at the City Council meeting
held on January 8, 1974, at Item No. 18. The following
is a tabulation of the bidders:
Metro Pavers, Inc. $ 383,492.95
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Comment:
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As can'be-seen, the bid submitted by Metro Pavers, Inc.
was the lowest of the three bidders submitting bids on
this project. The Engineer's estimate for this project
was $355,865.11. This
bid is approximately 7.8% above
the Engineer's estimate. The City Manager
and staff
recommend adoption of this resolution.
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Item No. 15
- CONSIDER RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK ON THE FIRST AVENUE
REALIGNMENT PROJECT AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO PREPARE
FINAL ASSESSMENTS.
Comment:
This resolution accepts the work done by Metro Pavers, Inc.
'City,
of IowaIowar for the construction of First Avenue
realigned between :#6
-Hy -Pass and Bradford Drive. The
final contract amount on this project is $228rl27.35.and
the contractor has completed all of the work in substantial
accordance with -the plans and specifications. The City
Manager and staff recommend adoption of the resolution
accepting the work and directing the City Engineer to pre-
pare final assessment schedule for this project.
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Item No. 16 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK ON THE 1973 COURT
STREET PAVING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
ommen : This resolution accepts the work done by Metro Pavers, Inc.
Of Iowa City,, Iowa, for the reconstruction of Court Street
between Madison and Gilbert Streets. The final contract
amount on this project is $295,336.18 and the contractor
has completed all of the work in substantial accordance
with the plans and specifications. The City Manager and
staff recommend adoption of this resolution.
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Item No. 17
- CONSIDER; -RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND NOTICE
TO BIDDERS, FIXING AMOUNT OF BIDDER'S CHECK AND ORDERING
CITY -CLERK TO PUBLISHNOTICETO BIDDERS AND FIXING A DATE
FOR
RECEIVING SAMEFOR TREE TRIMMING.
Comment:
Approximately 600 trees located on the City right-of-way
on Jefferson Street, Summit Street, Lucas Street, Dodge_,
Street, Governor Street, Ronalds Street, Pearl Street,
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Lower Muscatine Road, First Avenue, College Street,
Hotz Street, Church Street, and Fairchild Street are in 1,
need of trimming. This resolution would set the dates
for receiving bids for this project on February 11, 1974
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Item No. 18
- CONSIDER RESOLUTION DIRECTING
THE ADJUSTMENT OF A SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT FOR SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY.
Comment:
The City entered into an agreement on July 5, 1968, with
Southgate Development Company, Inc., to reimburse Southgate
the
full cost of extra -width paving of Keokuk Street
which
paving was included in the 1968 paving program.
When the final
assessments were certified against South -
gate's property, the amount
of the extra -width paving
was included.: To this date, the City has
not reimbursed
Southgate for the cost of the extra -width in
paving the
amount of $6,487,80 and an agreement has been reached with
the property owners to reduce the amount of their re-
maining assessment for paving if the Council so approves.
It is
recommended that this resolution be approved and that
a copy be_certified to the County Auditor to effect
execution.
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Item No. 19 -
CONSIDER RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DELIVERY OF A 1250 GALLON PER
MINUTE PUMPER FOR; THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING
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PAYMENT OF SAME.
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Comment: On January 4, 1974, a new 1250 GPM pumper was delivered
to the City as a result of a contract with Ward LaFrance
Truck Corporation approved by the City Council in December
of 1972. This vehicle has now been inspected and is found
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Comment: (Continued)
to be in compliance with all of the specifications and
requirements set out by the City in its invitation for
Proposals. The City Manager recommends that payment
in the amou=beized at this time,
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Item No. 20 - CONSIDER REQUEST TO REMOVE PARKING ON BLOOMINGTON STREET
BETWEEN PLEASANT AND GOVERNOR.
Comment: This item was deferred from January 15
by Council. See the attached infomation974 concerning1ew
criteria for parking removal.
Action:
Item No. 21 - CONSIDER 140TION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
TO
TOWARDS SETTING A REFERENDUM ON ISSUANCE AOFRGENERAOCEED
OBLIGATION BONDS TO FINANCE URBAN RENEWAL ACTIVITIES.
Comment: At an informal Council session, the Council agreed to
resolve the following items in the financing of improve-
ments in the renewal project area:
1• The use of Tax Allocation Financing (T.A.F,) to
service debt on bonds issued for improvements;
2• A referendum\for_;the issuance of $6 million in
general obligation bonds,
3• Begin those activities necessary to provide a bus
shelter at`the.intersection of Clinton and Washington
as quickly as possible.
With authorization from the Council, the City Manager is
prepared to present the financing program outlined above
• to the City's Municipal Bond Consultant and Bond Counsel
toward the end of preparing the necessary data to hold a
referendum.
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Item No. 22 - BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.
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Item No. 23 - REPORT ON MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FROM TRE CITY MANAGER AND
THE CITY ATTORNEY.
Item No. 24 - PUBLIC DISCUSSION.
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