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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL /~4EETING
February 24, 1998 - 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center
ITEM NO. 1.
CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
ITEM NO. 2. STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS.
ITEM NO. 3.
ITEM NO. 4.
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS.
a. Community Fitness Week - February 23-2~
b. Prevent a Litter Week-February 24-March 2
c. Daffodil Days - March 9-13
OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP A~DD- Helen Lemme Elementary.
a. Sarahe Gorashi
b. Sam Leohr
ITEM NO. 5.
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meetings of
February 9 and 17, and the regular meeting of February 10, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Broadband Telecommunications Commission - January 26
(2) Planning and Zoning Commission - February 5
(3) Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - January 21
Public Art Advisory Committee - January 22
(5) Police Citizens Review Board - February 5
{6) Police Citizens Review Board - February 9
Recommendation to Council: Accept PCRB Report for Complaints
97-4, 97-5, & 97-6.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1) Class C Liquor License for Daverse, Inc., dba The Fieldhouse,
111 E. College St. (Renewal)
February 24, '1998 City of Iowa City Page 2
(2) Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart Corp., dba DeliMart #2, 1920
Lower Muscatine Rd. (Renewal)
(3) Refund an unused portion of a Class E Beer Permit for Devotay,
Inc., dba Devotay, Inc., 117 N Linn St.
(4) Class G Liquor License for Devotay, Inc., dba Devotay, Inc., 117
N. Linn St. (New)
(5) Special Class C Liquor License for Sushi Popo Corp., Inc., dba
Sushi Popo, 725 Mormon Trek Blvd. (New)
(6) Dancing Permit for Daverse, Inc., dba The Fieldhouse, 111 E.
College St.
d. Setting Public Hearings.
(1)
CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
MARCH 24, 1998, ON THE CITY OF IOWA CITY'S FY99 IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONSOLIDATED
TRANSIT FUNDING GRANT APPLICATION, AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING.
Comment: In March, JCCOG will be completing Iowa City
Transit's FY99 Iowa DOT Consolidated Transit Funding Grant
Application. This application will contain FY99 State Transit
Assistance and Federal Transit Assistance operating and capital
projects. A public hearing on the application is required by state
law, with notice of the hearing published in advance. The grant
application will be available for public review prior to the hearing.
(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETrING A PUBUC HEARING FOR MARCH
10 ON A LONG-TERM DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR IOWA CITY.
Comment: The Natural Resources Commission has approved the
use of sharpshooting and trap and kill as methods to lethally
reduce the deer population in Iowa City, subject to Iowa City
developing an acceptable long-term management plan for the
maintenance of reduced deer numbers. The Iowa City/Coralvilie
Deer Management Committee will meet to discuss specific
language for a long-term plan and will make a recommendation
to the Council.
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e. Resolutions.
(1)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT
TO A LIMITED RELEASE AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WALKWAYS/TRAILS ON
OUTLOT "B," WINDSOR RIDGE PART VII.
Comment: The Subdivider's Agreement for Windsor Ridge Part VII
obligates the Developer to construct public walkways/trails on
Outlot "B" within the development. The Developer and City
previously executed a limited release agreement concerning
stormwater management facilities and a public walkway/trails
system through Outlot "B" for various parts of the subdivision.
This Amendment to the Limited Release Agreement attaches the
lien created by this obligation to the escrow of monies previously
deposited with the City .for the trail system to ensure completion
when appropriate. This Amendment removes the cloud on the
title to lots in Windsor Ridge Part VII while protecting the City by
establishing escrow funds which will be retained until the facilities
are completed.
(2)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LIMITED
RELEASE/ESCROW AGREEMENT AND AGREEMENT FOR
INTERIM FIRE PROTECTION FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN
W.B. DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Pursuant to the Subdivider's Agreement Development
on Lot $ of W.B. Development was prohibited until such time as
Naples Avenue was paved to the south property line of said Lot 8.
Maxwell Development Company, L.C. has requested that the
requirement for completion of the paving prior to the issuance of a
building permit for Lot 8 be amended to allow construction to
proceed during a time when, due to current weather conditions,
paving is impracticable. The Developer agrees to ensure the
satisfactory completion of said paving by depositing with the City,
in escrow, a sum sufficient to cover the costs of said paving, and
to execute an agreement wherein Developer agrees to hold the
City harmless from any and all liability which may arise from
Developer's request and election to proceed with construction on
Lot 8, W.B. Development prior to the availability of City water and
paved access.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF RIGHT-OF-WAY, FEE SIMPLE, PERMANENT EASEMENTS
AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL
GREENSPACE AND DRAINAGE CORRIDOR.
Comment: The City of Iowa City must acquire fee simple,
permanent easements, and temporary construction easements to
construct the South Sycamore Regional Greenspace and
Drainage Corridor Project. This resolution authorizes City staff
to negotiate and the Mayor to sign these documents, including
authorization of condemnation if necessary. Every effort will be
made to negotiate acceptable agreements without resorting to
condemnation. Prior to proceeding with condemnation, staff will
notify Council.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY, FEE SIMPLE, PERMANENT
EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHGATE AVENUE
EXTENSION AND WATERFRONT DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT.
Comment: The City of Iowa City must acquire fee simple,
permanent easements, and temporary construction easements to
construct the Southgate Avenue Extension and Waterfront Drive
Improvements Project. This resolution authorizes City staff to
negotiate and the Mayor to sign these documents, including
authorization of condemnation if necessary. Every effort will be
made to negotiate acceptable agreements without resorting to
condemnation. Prior to proceeding with condemnation, staff will
notify Council.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND FIRST
NATIONAL BANK, IOWA CITY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
814 RUNDELL STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: First National Bank, Iowa City, 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. First National Bank is
about to refinance a new first mortgage to the property owners
for the amount of $100,000. The taxable assessed home value
is $195,000 which provides enough equity to cover the City's
second lien position, of which was the City's original position.
February 24, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 5
(6)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 117 NORTH LUCAS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 117 North
Lucas Street received a $6,182 loan through the City's Housing
Rehabilitation Program on September 20, 1988. The financing
was a Promissory Note in the form of a Life Lien. The note was
paid off on February 6, 1998; thus, the lien can now be
released.
(7)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOINT
ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT FOR STATE OF IOWA HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM FUNDING,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME.
Comment: The Iowa Department of Economic Development
(IDED) has agreed to provide the Greater Iowa City Housing
Fellowship (GICHF) a maximum of $444,120 in U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development funding for an affordable
rental housing project. This Joint Administrative Agreement
transfers administrative authority for the use of these HOME
funds to the City of Iowa City for exclusive use by the GICHF for
project implementation.
f. Motions.
(1)
CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $12,474,633.66 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1
THROUGH JANUARY 31, 1998, 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.
g. Correspondence.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Clifford Walters - garbage collection
Patricia Eckhardt - Historic Preservation Commission
Project Green Steering Committee Members - trail
Casey Cook (Friends of the Iowa River Scenic Trail) - trail
Parks and Recreation Commission; Matt Pacha, Rex Pruess - trail
Julia Rembert (EHP) - computers
Sonia Ettinger - downtown
Peter Hartford - parking
Petition with 240 signatures - SEATS
Betsy and Peter Riesz - paratransit service in Iowa City
February 24, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 6
(11) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner:
(a) Designation of Tow Away Zone on Bloomington Street
(12) Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for
the following position(s):
(a) Building Inspector
{b) Maintenance Worker I - Forestry
(c) Maintenance Worker I - Refuse
(13) Irene Bowers (Mark Twain School) - Iowa City Community-Wide
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Applications for Use of City Plaza. (all approved)
(1) Audra Slocum (Rally Against Legalization of Death Penalty) -
February 14
Applications for Use of City Streets and Public Grounds. (all approved)
(1) Jennifer McLeod (American Heart Association Womens Heart
Walk) - May 30
(2) Patricia Gingrich (Johnson County CROP Walk) - April 5
ITEM NO. 6.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 7.
PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
Consider a motion setting a public hearing for March 10 on an
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article E,
"Commercial and Business Zones," Section 2, Neighborhood
Commercial Zone (CN-1) regarding size restrictions on restaurants.
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission will be reviewing this
item at its February 19 and March § meetings, It is anticipated that the
Commission will make a recommendation on this item prior to Council's
March 10 meeting.
February 24, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 7
Consider a motion setting a public hearing for March 10 on an
ordinance amending the approved preliminary Sensitive Areas
Development Plan for Lot 51 of Walden Hills, containing 2.9 acres and
located within the OSA-8, Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone at the
northeast corner of Shannon Drive and Irving Avenue. (REZ97-0018)
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Comment: At its February 5 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the amended plan,
subject to the extension of Shannon Drive to Rohret Road to provide
vehicular access to the property prior to occupancy of the buildings.
The application was accompanied by a preliminary plat, which will be
considered by the Council at an upcoming meeting. Staff
recommended approval subject to conditions in its January 30
memorandum.
Consider an ordinance vacating a portion of former Benton Street
between Riverside Drive and the Iowa River which is adjacent to
Linder Tire Service. (Second consideration)
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 approximately equal amount of property the City
owns south of Linder Tire Service where Benton Street was formerly
located. The property the City will vacate is the northerly twenty feet
(20') of the former Benton Street right-of-way adjacent to Linder Tire
Service. The vacation and conveyance is subject to the City retaining
utility easements. Staff recommends expedited consideration of this
item to facilitate project timing.
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.
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e. Consider an ordinance vacating .50 acres of Waterfont Drive, located
south of Highway 6 and east of Gilbert Street. (VAC97-0003)
(Second consideration)
Comment: At its December 18 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning
& Zoning Commission recommended approval of the vacation. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated December 18. Staff
recommends expedited consideration of this item to facilitate
completion of the City's obligations under its agreement in lieu of
condemnation.
f. Consider a resolution approving a preliminary and final plat of
Disposition Parcels of a Portion of Waterfront Drive, a 0.5 acre, 4-lot
subdivision located south of Highway 6 and east of Gilbert Street.
(SUB97-0033)
Comment: At its January 15 meeting, by a vote of 5-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
preliminary and final plat. Staff recommended approval in a report
dated January 15. The subdivision of the right-of-way is necessary to
be able to convey four portions of the property to four adjacent
property owners.
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g. 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. (Pass and adopt)
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.
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Consider an ordinance amending the Building Code and Title 14,
Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article B, entitled "Zoning Definitions,"
to change the definition of GRADE. {Pass and adopt)
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.
Action: ~~/
Consider a resolution approving a preliminary and final plat of
Westport Plaza, Part Two, a 14.41 acre, one-lot commercial
subdivision with one outlot located on the southeast side of Highway
1 West, north of Sunset Street. (SUB97-0034)
Comment: At its January 15 meeting, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the one-lot commercial
subdivision, subject to the approval of a Grading Plan and a Sensitive
Areas Site Plan prior to City Council consideration of the preliminary
plat and subject to the approval of legal papers, including language
referring to deferred storm water management, prior to Council
consideration of the final plat. Staff recommended approval subject
to conditions in a report dated January 15. Consideration deferred
from February 10.
Consider a resolution to sever (de-annex) 78 acres of property located
south of Highway 6 in the northwest corner of the corporate limits.
(ANN98-0001)
Comment: At its February 5 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the severance of
this property, subject to its annexation by the City of Coralville. The
City of Coralville will consider annexation of the property on February
24. Staff recommended approval in a report dated February 5.
February 24, '1998 City of Iowa City Page 10
ITEM NO. 8.
k. Consider a resolution approving a preliminary plat for Boyd's
Fashionable Acres, an 11.34 acre, 15-1ot residential subdivision
located at 2511 Rochester Avenue. (SUB97-0027)
Comment: At its February 5 meeting, by a vote of~), the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
preliminary plat subject to the dedication of an off-site easement to
provide access to proposed public open space from Mount Vernon
Drive and other conditions. Staff recommended approval in its
January 30 memorandum.
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FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1999, THE
PROPOSED THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AND ALSO THE MULTI-
YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR
2002.
Comment: This public hearing is to receive public input on the FY99
Proposed Operating Budget, the three-year Financial Plan and multi-year
Capital Improvements Program (CIP) through Fiscal Year 2002 on
February 24, 1998. Detailed information on the budget has been
available for public inspection since February 13, 1998.
Action:
ITEM NO. 9.
CONVEYANCE OF A VACATED TWENTY-FOOT WIDE PORTION OF THE
FORMER BENTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN RIVERSIDE DRIVE
AND THE IOWA RIVER WHICH IS ADJACENT TO LINDER TIRE SERVICE
TO HENRY AND GRACE LINDER.
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 approximately equal amount of property the City
owns south of Linder Tire Service where Benton Street was formerly
located. The property the City will vacate is the northerly twenty feet
(20') of the former Benton Street right-of-way adjacent to Linder Tire
Service. The vacation and conveyance is subject to the City retaining
utility easements. Staff recommends expedited consideration of this item
to facilitate project timing.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
February 24, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 11
ITEM NO. 10.
CONVEYANCE OF VACATED PORTIONS OF WATERFRONT DRIVE
RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED NORTH OF STEVENS DRIVE AND
IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO COUNTRY KITCHEN, CARLOS O'KELLY'S,
CONTRACTOR'S TOOL AND SUPPLY AND ROBO CAR WASH TO THE
OWNERS OF SAID ADJACENT PROPERTIES.
Comment: On January 27, 1998, the City Council held a public hearing
on an ordinance vacating portions of Waterfront Drive located north of
Stevens Drive and south of Highway 6 and adjacent to properties
currently occupied by Country Kitchen, Carlos O'Kelly's, Contractor's
Tool and Supply and Rob0 Car Wash. Said properties are owned by
Rosalie Braverman, Darrel L. and David K. Rolph, Thomae/Brogan Partners
and Blackhawk Partners, respectively. Pursuant to agreements in lieu of
condemnation executed between the above property owners and the
City, certain parcels of the vacated right-of-way shall be transferred to
each of the adjacent property owners in return for temporary and
permanent sanitary sewer easements acquired for the Wastewater
Treatment Connection Project. A subdivision plat. has been prepared to
facilitate the disposition of the appropriate, agreed upon parcels. This
resolution authorizes conveyance of the parcels to the appropriate
property owners as previously agreed.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
bo
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
February 24, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 12
ITEM NO. 11.
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW CREEK INTERCEPTOR
AND LATERAL SEWERS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE
FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
ITEM NO. 12.
Comment: This work involves the construction of an interceptor sewer
along Willow Creek from the Napoleon Park Pump Station to Mormon
Trek Boulevard at Benton Street. The work involves a river crossing at
Napoleon Park, installation of sanitary sewer pipe along the south and
west side of the airport property, and then northwesterly through Kiwanis
and Willow Creek Parks. The estimated cost of this work is $8,550,000.
Funding for this project will be provided by Sewer Revenue Bond
proceeds.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW CREEK TRAIL,
PHASE I PROJECT, MORMON TREK TO GALWAY HILLS, 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.
Comment: Phase I of the Willow Creek Trail Project consists of
constructing a 10-foot wide asphalt or concrete trail from Mormon Trek
Boulevard west approximately 3,450 feet to Galway Hills subdivision,
generally along Willow Creek. The total estimated construction cost is
$228,500 to be funded by existing General Obligation Bonds.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
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ITEM NO. 13.
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NAPOLEON PARK ENTRANCE AND
PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF
BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS. AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE
FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Comment: The Napoleon Park Entrance and Parking Lot Improvements
include the construction of Napoleon Lane, the Napoleon Park parking lot,
and related storm sewer and sidewalk. It is anticipated that this work will
be completed prior to the start of softball season which begins May 20.
This project will be financed with General Obligation Bonds and Road Use
Taxes. The estimated cost of this project is $442, 000.
ITEM NO. 14.
PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
Action:
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY CODE OF
IOWA CITY ENTITLED 'MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 3,
SECTION 12 HEREIN TO AMEND BY ORDINANCE LANE USAGE AND
PAVEMENT MARKINGS ON MELROSE AVENUE FROM UNIVERSITY
HEIGHTS TO BYINGTON ROAD. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: This action is being taken to allow a right turn lane to be
constructed for west bound traffic on Melrose Avenue at the intersection
of Hawkins Drive. The lane usage and pavement markings on Melrose
Avenue between Byington Road and University Heights were adopted by
ordinance in the fall of 1997, as part of an agreement between the City
and the Melrose Avenue Neighborhood Association. The proposed lane
usage and pavement markings will provide two 11 foot traveled lanes and
two 5 foot shoulders from S. Grand to Byington Road and three 11 foot
travel lanes and two 7 foot shoulders from University Heights to S. Grand
Avenue, except east of the intersection with Hawkins Drive where one
right turn lane will be included. It has been determined that the proposed
~gchtitotn~rn lane is~sa,y/o acute e~i~_~g~/~ic vo,~~
February 24, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 14
ITEM NO. 15.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER MAIN PENINSULA PROPERTY
PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was on February 19, 1998, at
10:30 a.m. and the following bids were received.
Maxwell Construction, Inc.
Bockenstedt Excavating, Inc.
Anstoetter Construction Co.
Yordi Excavating, Inc.
Tschiggfrie Excavating
Langman Construction, Inc.
McAninch Corporation
DeLong-Keith Construction, Inc.
KRI
Valley Construction, Inc.
Young Industries, Inc.
Bud Jones Construction, Inc.
Iowa City, IA
Iowa City, IA
Farley, IA
North Liberty, IA
Dubuque, IA
Rock Island, IL
Des Moines, IA
Washington, IA
Ames, IA
Rock Island, IL
Blairstown, IA
Unknown
231,207.10
247,988.00
251,669.66
273,036.00
288,039.10
297,805.35
317,352.50
323,135.50
329,458.25
329,783.00
348,105.00
355,932.00
Engineer's Estimate
331,350.00
ITEM NO. 16.
.Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the project to Maxwell
Construction, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa. Funding will be from an existing
general obligation bond issue and abated by water revenues.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN
STREETSCAPE PLAN.
Comment: The proposed Downtown Streetscape Plan will be used as a
design guide to enhance the streetscape of downtown. The Plan
identifies specific streetscape features that would be replaced or
enhanced in a 10 block area of downtown. These features include items
such as new light fixtures, benches, trash receptacles, planter edges, and
informational kiosks. The Plan also calls for a number of additional City
Plaza enhancements such as new playground equipment, replacement of
the existing fountain with a new interactive water feature, and more flex
space/performance areas. At its February 17, 1998, meeting, the Design
[R)~/entV~wCnO~trm~tett~arpef~l~nm. ended, by a vot~ 5~0, .~al of the
,February 24, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 15
ITEM NO. 17.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING
STREETSCAPE PLAN.
THE IOWA AVENUE
Comment: The proposed Iowa Avenue Streetscape Plan will be used as a
design guide for the reconstruction and enhancement of Iowa Avenue.
The Plan calls for the construction of wider sidewalks to improve
pedestrian accessibility and to create opportunities for outdoor cafes and
vending. Traffic would be located in the center of the street to provide
emphasis to Old Capitol. The Plan also identifies specific streetscape
features, including colored pavers, new light fixtures, benches, trash
receptacles, street trees, and informational kiosks, which would be added
to three blocks of Iowa Avenue located between Clinton and Dubuque
Streets. Implementation of the Plan will be in conjunction with
construction of a parking structure adjacent to Iowa Avenue
Action:
ITEM NO. 19.
ITEM NO. 18. '~,,~NSIDER A RESOLUTION RECLASSIFYING POSITIONS IN THE
7 ~ WA'S~WATER DIVISION AND THE LANDFILL DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC
' WORK~~,MENT AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAYPLAN.
/Comment: The Clas~cation Committee has reviewed the positions of
MWII - Wastewater an'd~WI - Landfill as provided by the AFSCME
C lie t'veo c ~ Bargaining Agreern"en~The Committee recommends that the
positi n f Moo WII - Wastewater b'LS~graded from AFSCME grade 6 to
AFSCME g ader 7 and th poe sition of I~t~- Landfill be upgraded from
AFSCME grade 4 to AFSCME grade 7. A~j~ cost is approximately
$1,100 for the MWII position and $1,000 for the I po~
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A FEE FOR TEMPORARY USE
PERMITS.
Comment: An ordinance amending the City Code to allow for temporary
uses is on the agenda for final reading and passage. This resolution will
establish a fee for these permits. Staff is recommending a fee of $75 for
each initial permit and a fee of $25 for the issuance of subsequent
permits issued to the same applicant, for the same use, at the same
location, within one year of the expiration of the original permit.
Action: '~ ~/~;~_/
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
February 23, 1998
City Council
Dale Helling
Agenda Item for Meeting February 23, 1998
Item No. 18:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RECLASSIFYING THE POSITION OF
MAINTENANCE WORKER II -- WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE
WASTEWATER DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND
AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN
Comment: The Classification Committee has reviewed the position of MWII --
Wastewater as provided by the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement, and
has recommended that this position be upgraded from Grade 6 to Grade 7 in the
AFSCME Pay Plan. The annual cost is approximately $1,100.
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ITEM NO. 20.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRST
NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO FOR A PURCHASING CARD SYSTEM.
ITEM NO. 21.
Comment: A request for information for a credit card program, mainly for
low dollar transaction, was mailed to local financial institutions and
national credit card providers in September 1997. Purchasing and
Accounting have reviewed the proposals, and a recommendation is being
made for the First Chicago NBD MasterCard Purchasing Card program.
The procurement card program will provide a simplified way of ordering
goods and services from vendors who accept MasterCard, reducing staff
time to process low dollar transactions, and provide vendor payments
within 24 to 48 hours.
Action:
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. New Vacancies.
(1)
Planning and Zoning Commission: Two vacancies to fill five-year
terms ending May 1, 2003. (Terms expire for George Starr and
Pam Ehrhardt.) (Three males and two females currently serve on
this Commission.) Correspondence included in Council packet.
These appointment will be made at the April 7 Council meeting.
b. Previously-Announced Vacancies.
ll)
Animal Control Advisory Board: One vacancy to fill a three-year
term ending April 5, 2001. {Term expires for Julie Seal.)
{2 males and 1 female currently serve on this Board.)
Broadband Telecommunications Commission: One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term ending March 13, 1999. (Howard Vernon III
resigned.) {1 males and 2 females currently serve on this
Commission.)
These appointment will be made at the March 24 Council meeting.
ITEM NO. 22.
)~') ~.,. Action:
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
a. Consider one appointment to the Airport Commission: 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.)
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b. Consider one appointment to the Broadband Telecommunications
Commission: To fill a three-year term ending March 13, 2001. (Term
expires for Steven Hoch.) (1 males and 2 females currently serve on
this Commission.)
Action:
c. Consider three appointments to the Civil Service Commission: To fill
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. Staff
memorandum inc e~cket. .
d. {Con d~ppointment to the Design Rev'ewCommittee: 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.)
Action:
ITEM NO. 23.
Consider two appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission:
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.)
Consider one appointment to the Housing and Community
Development Commission: To fill an unexpired term ending
September 1, 1998. {David Purdy resigned.) (3 males and 5 females
currently serve on this Commission.)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
February 24, 1998
ITEM NO. ;24.
ITEM NO. 25.
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REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Manager.
b. City Attorney.
ADJOURNMENT.
City Council Meeting Schedule ~o,
and Tentative ~'ork Session Agendas
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I February 23
7:00p
7:30p
Monday
CITY CONFERENCE BOARD
Council Chambers
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Council Chambers
TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE
7:30p
7:45p
7:50p
8:10p
8:20p
8:50p
9:10p
9:25p
9:35p
SEATS
Landfill Grant Program
Review Zoning Matters
Review Agenda Items
Library/Cultural Center Building Committee Presentation/Referendum
Downtown Financial Plan
Consider Appointments: Airport Commission (1); Broadband
Telecommunications Commission (1); Civil Service Commission (3);
Design Review Committee (1); Historic Preservation Commission (2);
Housing and Community Development Commission (1)
Organizational Issues
Council Agenda/Council Time
I February 24
7:00p
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
I February 26
9:00a - 3:00p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Goal Setting
Thursday
Council Chambers
I March 9
7:00p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday
Council Chambers
IMarch 10
7:00p
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
· Keg Ordinance
Hickory Hill West
Water Project Costs
Chutes and Vaults
Sales Tax
Circus and Rodeo Permit Rules and Regulations
FY99 Action Plan
TCI/Cable
Landfill Master Plan
Sand Point Wells
DARE Program Review
Sanitary Sewer Repair - New Policy Update
Transit Interchange
Police Issues
Civic Center Renovation
Meeting dates/times subject to change