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Home My WebLink About1998-01-27 AgendaAGENDA CITY COUNCIL I~4EETING January 27, 1998 - 7:00 p.m. Civic Center ITEM NO. 1. ITEM NO. 2. ITEM NO. 3. CALL TO ORDER. ROLL CALL. OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARD - Mark Twain Elementary a. Emily Gill b. Rachel Manuel c. Ryan Niles CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED. Approval-of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of January 5 and January 12 and the regular meeting of January 13, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions. (1) Iowa City Airport Commission - December 11 (2) Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - December 18 (3) Planning and Zoning Commission - December 18 (4) Planning and Zoning Commission - January 15 (5) Police Citizen Review Board - January 7 (6) Police Citizen Review Board - January 8 Recommendation to Council: Council approve 45-day extension of time to respond to Complaints No. 97-2 through 97-7. c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (1) Consider a motion approving a Class E Liquor License for John's Grocery , Inc., dba John's Grocery, 401 E. Market St. {Renewal) (2) Consider a motion approving a Class C Liquor License for Vanessa's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Givanni's Italian Cafe, 109 E. College St. (Renewal) (3) Consider a motion approving a Class C Liquor License for Mike's Place, Inc., dba Mike's Tap, 122 Wright St. (Renewal) January 13, 1998 City of Iowa City Paae 2 (4) Consider a motion approving a Special Class C Liquor License for Krumm Enterprises, dba Zoey's Pizzeria, 1950 Lower Muscatine Rd. (Renewal) (5) Consider a motion approving a Class C Liquor License for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo James, 118 E. Washington St. (Renewal) (6) Consider a motion approving a Class C Liquor License for R.T. Grunts, Inc., dba R.T's, 826 S. Clinton St. (Renewal) (7) Consider a motion approving an Outdoor Service Area for R.T. Grunts, Inc., dba R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. (Renewal) (8) Consider a Resolution approving a Cigarette Permit for The Cellar, 116 S. Linn St. (9! Consider a .... ~,,, approveng a Dance Permit for R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. d. Setting Public Hearings. (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBUC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 10 ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF FORMER BENTON STREET BETWEEN RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND THE IOWA RIVER WHICH IS ADJACENT TO UNDER TIRE SERVICE. Comment: A portion of the Iowa River Corridor Trail has been designed along the Iowa River on property where Linder Tire Service is located. The owners of this parcel of property have agreed to convey the necessary property for the trail to the City in exchange for the City conveying to them an equal amount of property the City owns south of Linder Tire Service where Benton Street was formerly located. The amount of property the City needs for the trail is approximately 9,623 square feet, which is the same amount of property the proposed ordinance will vacate. This hearing complies with the state law requirement of a public hearing prior to enacting a vacation ordinance. (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBUC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 10 ON PLANS, SPECIRCATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER FACILITY SITE DEVELOPMENT o PHASE I IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBUSH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBUC INSPECTION. Comment: This work involves the construction of water plant site utilities, paving, river intake structure, grading, and landscaping. These improvements will ready the site for construction of collector wells, sand pit intake structure, and the water plant. Upon completion of this work, the site will also be available for public use. January 13, 1998 ~r~_ .p~ (3) q'~ - J~ (5) eo City of Iowa City Pa.e 3 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSmON OF THE ISSUANCE OF $9,180,000 GENERAL OBUGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBUCATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for February 10 to receive public comment regarding the issuance of $9,180,000 General Obligation (GO) Bonds, and authorizes the City Clerk to publish notice of hearing. A memorandum is included that dermis the pro~ects included in the $9.18 million. Agenda Items 3d(2} ~d 3dC~combine for a total GO bond issue authorization of $10.5 million. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $620,000 OF GENERAL OBUGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBUCATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for February 10 to receive public comment regarding the issuance of $620,000 General Obligation Bonds, and authorizes the City Clerk to publish notice of hearing. Projects include Library heating venilation and air conditioning along with south site soccer fields. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSmON OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 OF GENERAL OBUGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBUCATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for February 10 to receive public comment regarding the issuance of $700,000 General Obligation Bonds, and authorizes the City Clerk to publish notice of hearing. This project is for a new Parks Central Maintenance Facility. Motions. (1) CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,269,337.62 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1997, 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. January 13, 1998 City of Iowa City Pa.e 4 f. Resolutions. (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES. Comment: This resolution will increase the maximum depository balance at the University of Iowa Community Credit Union. We are recommending that the investment limit at the University of Iowa Community Credit Union be increased to $10 million. (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY UBRARY ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Comment: See Engineer's Report. (3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SHERIDAN AVENUE SANITARY SEWER BYPASS PROJECT. Comment: See Engineer's Report. (4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT B~ THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1714 DEFOREST STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: University of Iowa Community Credit Union, Iowa City, has requested that the City approve a Subordination Agreement for 1714 DeForest Street. On June 7, 1991, the owner of the property received a loan in the form of a Statement of Life lien for a total of $3,454 through the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program. University of Iowa Community Credit Union has refinanced the first mortgage on December 19, 1997, for the amount of $45,000. The appraised value is $93,000 which provides enough equity to cover the City's second lien position, of which was the City's original position. (5) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND AMERUS BANK, CORALVILLE, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 814 RUNDELL STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: AmerUs Bank, Coralville, has requested that the City approve a Subordination Agreement for 814 Rundell Street. On November 24, 1993, the owners of the property received a loan in the form of a Rehabilitation Agreement, a Promissory Note, and a Mortgage for a total of $30,000 through the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program. AmerUs Bank is about to grant a home equity loan to the property owners for the amount of $20,626.95. The taxable assessed home value is $126,890 which provides enough equity to cover the City's second lien position, of which was the City's original position. January 13, 1998 ~,- o~ ~, (6) ~ ~- ~9 (7) ? e, - 30 (8) City of Iowa City Page 5 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A UEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A PROMISSARY NOTE, AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2219 H STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: The owner of the property located at 2219 H Street received a no-interest loan from the City on June 3, 1993 in the amount of $2,390.00. The financing was in the form of a Rehabilitation Agreement, a Promissory Note and a Mortgage. The balance of this loan was paid off on December 1, 1997, thus the lien can now be released. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A UEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE, AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 712 WALNUT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: The owner of the property located at 712 Walnut Street, received a $9,966 low interest loan through the City's Exterior Repair Program on April 14, 1994. The financing was in the form of a Rehabilitation Agreement, a Low Interest Promissory Note, and a Mortgage. The balance of this loan was paid off on January 15, 1998; thus, the lien can now be released. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RELEASE CONCERNING THE SUBDIVIDER'S OBUGATIONS UNDER THE CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT AFFECTING LOT 23, WEST SIDE PARK, IOWA CITY, IOWA AND TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST AN AGREEMENT REGARDING THE PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM FOR THE SAME PROPERTY. Comment: The Conditional Zoning Agreement for the conditional rezoning of the area known as West Side Park, Iowa City, Iowa, required the developer to dedicate walkway easements and establish an escrow for construction of public walkways within the development. Said dedication and escrow requirements have been met, and a release of the obligations thereunder is now appropriate to remove a cloud on the title to Lot 23, West Side Park. Additionally, the sanitary sewer system as constructed on Lot 23 does not meet City specifications in that two buildings share a common sewer conduit before connecting to the public sanitary sewer system. However, Public Works is agreeable to the constructed design provided appropriate provisions are made for the maintenance and repair of said service lines and shared conduit. This Resolution authorizes the execution of the Private Sanitary Sewer Agreement and Conditional Zoning Agreement Release in furtherance of the above objectives. :January 13, 1998 City of Iowa City Pa.e 6 (9) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAGGIE GROSVENOR AS PROJECT OFFICER FOR THE TENANT-TO-OWNERSHIP PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING HER TO SIGN PURCHASE AGREEMENTS SUBJECT TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL. Comment: This resolution authorizes Maggie Grosvenor, Housing Administrator, to execute purchase agreements with selected low-income families participating in the Housing Authority's Tenant-to-Ownership Program (TOP). TOP provides home ownership opportunities through the sale of single family public housing units to low-income families. The purchase agreements will be subject to Council approval and a public hearing on the disposition of the property. g. CoEespondence. (1) Michael Mcllrath - Traffic (2) Parks and Recreation Commission - Parkland Acquisition Fund/Hotel- Motel Tax (3) Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): (a) Maintenance Worker II - Forestry (b) Senior Maintenance Worker - Forestry END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. ITEM NO. 4. PUBUC DISCUSSION (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). January 13, 1998 City of Iowa City ITEM NO. 5. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. Paae 7 Consider a motion setting a public hearing for February 10 on a resolution approving revisions to the August 6, 1996, Fringe Area Agreement with Johnson County, which is part of the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan. Comment: At its January 15 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendments to the Fringe Area Agreement to require submittal of a concept plan rather than a plat in association with an application to rezone to RS within Area A, or to RS-5 within Area C. The recommendation is consistent with the January 9 staff memorandum, and with action already taken by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors._~_~~.Z~_~ Public hearing on an ordinance vacating .50 acres of Waterfont Drive, located south of Highway 6 an~__~of Gi~eet. (VAC97-0003) Comment: At its Decemher '18 meetir~, bya vote of 6-0, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the vacation. Staff recommended approval in a report dated December 18. Action: Consider an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled 'Zoning,' Article L, entitled 'Provisional Uses and Special Exceptions,' to provide for temporary use permits to allow short-term activities, such as special events or seasonal outdoor storage and sales. (First consideration) Comment: At its December 4 meeting, by a vote of 5-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendment. Staff recommended approval in a report dated November 12. ~.~..,,~ Action: January 13, 1998 City of Iowa City Pa.e 8 do Consider an ordinance amending the Building Code and 1-rtle 14, Chapter 6, entitled 'Zoning,' Article B, entitled 'Zoning Definitions,' to change the definition of GRADE. (First co~rati~__,~ Comment: The Board of Appeals has recommended approval of the amendment to the Building Code. At its December 18 meeting, by a vote of 5-0-1, with Gibson abstaining, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the amendment. Consider an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by amending Title 14, Chapter 6, 'Zoning,' Article B, 'Zoning Definitions,' Section 2, by changing the definition of Transient Housing to increase the number of days persons are able to stay as temporary residents. (Pass and adopt) ~__~ ~ Comment: At its November 6 meeting, l~y a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendment. Staff recommended approval in an October 31 memorandum. fo Consider a resolution approving a preliminary and final plat of a Resubdivision of Outlot A, WB Development, a 15.9 acre, one-lot commercial subdivision with one outlot located on the east side of Naples Avenue, across from Alyssa Court. (SUB97-0025) Comment: At its November 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the plat, subject to conditions concerning sanitary sewer issues, and approval of legal papers, construction drawings and a Sensitive Areas Site Plan prior to Council consideration. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions in a report dated November 6. Consideration deferred from December 16 and January 13 · January 13, 1998 City of Iowa City Pa.e 9 ITEM NO. 6. g. Consider a resolution approving a preliminary plat of Westcott Heights, an 84.6 acre, 31-1ot residential subdivision located in Johnson County on the west side of Prairie du Chien Road, approximately 1/4 mile north of Newpo~.,~d. (SU/B~97-0017) Comment: At its November 6 meeting, by of 5-1, with Ehrhardt voting no, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat, subject to the approval of a grading plan and the receipt of a letter of approval from the Solon Fire Department prior to Council consideration of the plat. Staff recommended approval in a report dated November 6, 1997. It is anticipated that the conditions will be satisfied prior to the January 27 meeting. Action: PLANS, SPECIRCATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER MAIN PENINSULA PROPERTY PROJECT, ESTABUSHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND RXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Comment: This work involves the construcAion ot water mains on the City's peninsula property adjacent to the Elks Golf Course. These water mains will extend from the lower level of the peninsula to Foster Road and are being installed at this time to accommodate golf course construction. The estimated cost of construction is $331,350 and will be funded from an existing general obligation bond issue and abated by water revenues. PUBUC HEARING Action: iTEM NO. 7. b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. a. Current Vacancies. (1) Animal Control Advisory Board: One vacancy to fill a three-year term ending April 5, 2001. (Term expires for Julie Seal.) (2 males and I female currently serve on this Board.) This appointment will be made at the March,~ Council meeting. January 13, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 10 b. Previously-Announced Vacancies. (1) Abpor~ Comn~issio,,: One vacancy to fill a six-year term ending March 1, 2004. (Term expires for Richard Blum.) (4 males and 0 females currently serve on this Commission.) (2) Broadband Telecc~,~:,.ueicadm~ Commission: One vacancy to fill a three-year term ending March 13, 2001. (Term expires for Steven Hoch.) (2 males and 2 females currently serve on this Commission.) (3) Civil Service CommitJori: Three vacancies to fill three terms: one two-year term ending April 3, 2000, one three-year term ending April 2, 2001, and one four-year term ending April 1, 2002. (4) Design Review Committee: One vacancy to fill an unexpired term for an architect ending July 1, 1998, in addition to three-year term ending July 1, 2001. (Mark Anderson resigned.) (3 males and 3 females currently serve on this Committee.) C~.,r..~-,endf _-. included in ~.n,,~,'.;' p--her. (5) Historic Preservation Commission: Two vacancies to fill three- year terms ending March 29, 2001: one Summit Street District rep and one At-Large rep. (Terms expire for Michael Pugh and Ruedi Kuenzli). (3 males and 5 females currently serve on this Commission.) (6) Housing and Community Development Commission: One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 1998. (David Purdy resigned.) (3 males and 5 females currently serve on this Commission.) Con~_.spondence included in Cet.'._:: ~&ck~t. ITEM NO. 8. These appointments will be made at the February 24 Council meeting. ITEM NO. 9. ITEM NO. 10. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY. a. City Manager. b. City Attorney. ADJOURNMENT. City Council Meeting Schedule and Tentative Work Session A9endas l January 26 COUNCIL WORK SESSION Organizational Issues CITY CONFERENCE BOARD COUNCIL WORK SESSION TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE 7:15p 7:35p 8:20p 8:30p 8:45p 9:30p Review Zoning Matters Housing Forum General Obligation Bond Issue Transit Building SEATS Council Agenda/Council Time Monday Council Chambers l January 27 FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING TuesdayI Council Chambers IJanuary29 6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION - BUDGETICIP Thursday Council Chambers I Februnry 9 COUNCIL WORK SESSION MondayI Council Chambers I February 10 FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday J Council Chambers FUTURE XfORK SESSION ITEMS Keg Ordinance Hickory Hill West Water Project Costs Chutes and Vaults Sales Tax HCDC Issues Iowa Avenue Streetscape Circus and Rodeo Permit Rules and Regulations UbmrylCultuml Center Landfill Master Plan Sand Point Wells DARE Program Review Sanitary Sewer Repair - New Policy Update Melrose/Hawkins Intersection Block 102 Parking Facility Transit Interchange Downtown Streetscape Plan