HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-03-10 AgendaSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
ITEM NO. 1.
ITEM NO. 2.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 10, 1998 - 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center
CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS.
a. American Red Cross Month - March 1998
b.
Mental Retardation Awareness Month - March 1998
ITEM NO. 3.
OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARD - Lincoln Elementary
a. David Braverman
b. Edward Rosenquist
c. Margaret Weirich
ITEM NO. 4.
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED.
ao
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of February 24
as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(10)
(1) Board of Adjustment- January 14
(2) Housing and Community Development Commission - December 18
(3) Housing and Community Development Commission - January 15
(4) Iowa City Civil Service Commission - January 29
Iowa City Human Rights Commission - January 26
(6) Iowa City Human Rights Commission - February 23
(7) Parks and Recreation Commission - February 11
(8) Police Citizens Review Board - February 17
(9) Police Citizens Review Board - February 25
Recommendations to Council - Receive the following PCRB
Reports: 97-2; 97-3; 97-7. Approve PCRB Mediation
Policies/Procedures and Guidelines.
Planning and Zoning Commission - February 19
March 10, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 2
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(11 ) Public Art Advisory Committee - February 4
Recommendation to Council: Approve
February 4, as amended.
the by-laws dated
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1) Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Club, Inc., dba First
Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Ave. (Renewal)
Class C Liquor License for Gringo's of Iowa City dba Gringo's,
115 E. College St. (Renewal)
(3)
Refund an unused portion of a Class E Beer Permit for Eagle
Food Centers, Inc., dba Eagle Food Center #220, 11 Highway 1
West.
(4) Dancing Permit for First Avenue Club, Inc., dba First Avenue
Club, 1550 S. First Ave. {Renewal)
(5) Cigarette Permit for Suburban Investors, LLC., dba Suburban
Amoco Keokuk Street, 1905 Keokuk St. (New)
d. Setting Public Hearings.
{1)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
MARCH 24 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD CONCRETE PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
Comment: This project includes full depth patching, diamond
grinding, sawing, and cleaning & sealing all joints and cracks on
Mormon Trek Boulevard from Benton Street to Melrose Avenue.
This work will give the road a better ride as well as better
traction and will extend the life of the pavement. The est,mated
cost of the project is $185,000 and will .be funded by Road Use
taxes.
(2)
CONSIDER RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY
1702 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOT 36,
PART I-A, MT. PROSPECT ADDITION, TO THE TENANT AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 24.
Comment: The Iowa City Housing Authority, under its Tenant-
to-Ownership Program, proposes to sell 1702 California Avenue
to the present tenant. This family has leased 1702 California
Avenue from the Iowa City Housing Authority since July 1995.
The family has received a letter of commitment for a real estate
loan from First National Bank for $60,320. This amounts to
approximately 73% of the appraised value of the house. The
City will carry a silent second mortgage of 27% in the amount of
$22,180. This sale provides the opportunity for a low-income
family to obtain ownership of their own home.
March 10, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 3
(3)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR MARCH 24 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCANLON GYMNASIUM
COMPLEX IN MERCER PARK, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING
THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE
SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: This project includes the construction of a 16,000
square foot addition to the Mercer Park Aquatic Center. It will
include space for two basketball courts, three volleyball courts,
and a multipurpose room. The estimated construction cost is
$1.4 million and is being partially funded through private
donations.
e. Resolutions.
(1)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
RELEASE CONCERNING LIMITATIONS ON DEVELOPMENT AND
THE SUBDIVIDER'S OBLIGATIONS FOR
PROVISION OF ON-SITE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
FACILITIES UNDER THE SUBDIVIDER'S AGREEMENT FOR
MOUNT PROSPECT PART VIII, IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO
EXECUTE AND ATTEST A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
EASEMENT RELEASE FOR THE SAME PROPERTY.
Comment: The Subdivider's Agreement for Mount Prospect Part
VIII, Iowa City, Iowa, required the developer to reserve and
dedicate a stormwater management easement within the
development and restricted the construction of public
improvements within the development until such time as the City
Council awarded the contract for the South Sycamore Regional
Stormwater Project. Said Agreement also required the developer
to pay a per acre contribution to said Regional Stormwater Project
based on benefits conferred to the development. On February 24,
1998, the City Council authorized property acquisition for the
above-referenced project, and release of the reserved stormwater
management easement and the on-site stormwater management
obligations and improvement constraints under the Subdivider's
Agreement is now appropriate to allow the developer to proceed
with the installation of public improvements upon payment of the
per acre contribution to the Regional Facility. This Resolution
authorizes the execution of releases of the reserved stormwater
management easement and the obligation to provide on-site
stormwater management and the resulting constraint on the
installation of public improvements.
March 10, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 4
(2)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING RENTAL
REHABILITATION LIENS AND FINANCING STATEMENTS (UCC-2
AND UCC-4) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
712 NORTH LINN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 714 North Linn
Street received a $21,000.00 loan through the City's Rental
Rehabilitation Program on October 8, 1988. The financing was
in the form of 10-year, no-interest Declining Balance Loans and
Financial Statements (UCC2 and UCC4). The terms of the loans
were paid off February 23, 1998; thus, the lien can now be
released.
(3)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN, STORM SEWER,
AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LONGFELLOW
MANOR, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
(4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
CORALVILLE-IOWA CITY ANIMAL SHELTER RENOVATION.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
(5)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE WATER MAIN PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR MORMON TREK VILLAGE, PHASE II.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
Motions.
(1)
CONSIDER A MOTION APPROVING POLICE CITIZENS
REVIEW BOARD FORMAL MEDIATION POLICIES/
PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES FOR FORMAL MEDIATION.
Comment: Both documents were adopted by the Board at their
meeting of February 25 and are attached to the minutes of that
meeting in the agenda packet.
g. Correspondence.
(1) Dean Rammelsberg - care and maintenance
(2) Dave Stokesbary (City Council Member, Gowrie, Iowa) - tax
Mike Porter - downtown bars
Tim Shannon - downtown
(5) Carolyn Cavitt (Stepping-Up Project Chair) - keg ordinance
March 10, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 5
{6) Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for
the following position{s):
(a) Clerk/Typist - Forestry
{7) Neighborhood Council of Iowa City - citizen input
John Shaw (Historic Preservation Commission) - requests for
proposal [previously distributed]-~ ,~/~ 7/~///~/Oo,~,~,
h. Applications for Use of City Plaza. {all approved)
(1) Debbie Neumeyer (Junior League of Cedar Rapids raffle ticket
sales) - April 18
(2) Clara Oleson (American Federation of Teachers' Local 716 May
Day Celebration) - May 1
i. Applications for Use of City Streets and Public Grounds. (all approved)
(1) Cathy Weingeist {DTA sidewalk sales) - July 16-20
(2) Ginny Naso (UAY Youth Flea Market, Chauncey Swan Ramp) -
June 13
ITEM NO. 5.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
Consider a motion setting a public hearing for March 24 on an
ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation on a 4.46
acre tract located at 500 Foster Road from Interim Development
Single-Family Residential (IDRS) to Sensitive Areas Overlay-8 (OSA-8)
to permit 35 dwelling units and approving a preliminary Sensitive
Areas Development Plan. (REZ97-0011)
Comment: It is anticipated thai the Pladning and Zoning Commission
will make a decision on this item at its March 5 meeting. Staff has
recommended approval of the rezoning and Sensitive Areas Site Plan
subject to certain conditions, as set forth in the February 26 staff
memorandum.
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March t0, t998 City of Iowa City Page 6
bo
Consider a motion setting a public hearing for March 24 on an
ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation on
approximately 41 acres located between Lower West Branch Road and
Court Street extended, approximately 4/5 miles west of Taft Avenue
from Low Density Single-Family Residential {RS-5) to Medium Density
Single-Family Residential (RS-8) for 29.1 acres and Low Density Multi-
Family Residential (RM-12) for 11.9 acres. (REZ97-0019)
Comment: At its February 19 meeting, Dy a vote of 6-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the requested
rezoning subject to a conditional zoning agreement outlining the
applicant's obligations regarding the extension of Court Street and
requiring approval of a future OPDH application for each parcel prior to
development of the property, to be prepared and reviewed in
accordance with the neighborhood design concepts contained in the
Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommended approval subject to
conditions in a February 13 memorandum to the Commission.
Action: 7~~t~ / ~~---~ ~__~d~ .
Consider a motion setting a public hearing for March 24 on an
ordinance changing the zoning designation on approximately 24.12
acres from Interim Development (ID-RS) to Sensitive Areas Overlay-5
(OSA-5) and approving a preliminary Sensitive Areas Development
Plan for property located at the east terminus of Hickory Trail.
(R~:Z97-0007)
Comment: At its February 19 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the requested
rezoning due primarily to concerns about inadequate secondary
access. The Commission's recommendation is consistent with the
staff recommendation set forth in a memorandum dated February 13,
1998.
Action: ~~/
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Consider a motion setting a public hearing for-Marc
ordinance approving the preliminary OPDH plan for Walnut Ridge,
Parts 6 and 7, a 66.68 acre, 20-lot residential subdivision located at
the north terminus of I~ennedy Parkway. (REZ98-0001)
Comment: At its February l~]/meet~ng, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the requested
amendments of the OPDH plan for Walnut Ridge, Parts 6 and 7. Staff
recommended approval in a February 13 memorandum.
Action:
March 10, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 7
Public hearing 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: At its March 5 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of amendments to the
CN-1 Zone that establish the threshold for requiring a special
exception at an occupant load of 100 persons..~_~~
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Public hearing on an ordinance amending the approved prelimi~a~~
Sensitive Areas Development Plan for Lot 51 of Walden Hills,
containing 2.9 acres and located within the OSA-$, Sensitive Areas
Overlay Zone at the northeast corner of Shannon Drive and Irving
Avenue. (REZ97-0018)
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. ~ ~.//~~
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Consider a motion to forward a letter to the J~ou~nnty'Boa~~rd o~
Supervisors recommending that a request to rezone 5.3 acres from
Suburban Residential (RS-10) to Planned Commercial (CP2) for
property located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of
Highway 1 and Landon Avenue be denied. (CZ9801
Comment: At its February 19 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended that the Council forward a
letter to the Board recommending that the requested CP2 rezoning be
denied due to its inconsistency with the Fringe Area Policy. This
recommendation is consistent with the staff recommendation
contained in a staff memorandum dated February 6.
Action: ~)Z,~/)~-~.~ /~////'~
March 10, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 8
ITEM NO. 7. LONG-TERM DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR IOWA CITY.
ITEM NO. 8.
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/Coralville Deer Management Committee, as well
as staff, recommends the language set out in resolution. This long-term
plan received initial Department of Natural Resources staff approval. City
staff recommends Council take action on this plan following the public
hearing; otherwise, the plan cannot be presented to the Natural
Resources Commission until after the state legislature is out of session.
If the Natural Resources Commission denies Iowa City's plan, we would
like to request state legislative action during this session to assure that
Iowa City can utilize sharpshooting and trap and kill this fall/winter.
PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
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. (SECOND 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,d,a,_
right turn lane is necessary to accommodate existing traffic volumes.
March 10, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 9
ITEM NO. 9.
ITEM NO. 10.
ITEM NO. 11.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NAPOLEON PARK ENTRANCE AND PARKING
LOT IMPROVEMENTS.
~omment: .I,= bid ~-~penin.q is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10. Public
Works and Engineering will reco~mf.~nd award at Council's March 10
Formal Meeting. Engineer's estimate yvas $442,0007~--,-....~
Action:
STREETSCAPE PLAN. ~e P~
Comment: The proposed Downtown Streetsc ill 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 l O-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
Review Committee recommended, by a vote of 5-0, approval of the
Downtown Streetscape Plan. Consideration of this item deferred from
February 24.
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE MAYOR TO ~ECUTE AND THE CI~ CLERK TO A~EST AN
AGREEMENT BY AND B~EEN THE CI~ OF IOWA CITY AND BRW INC.
OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA TO PROVIDE FINAL DESIGN SERVICES
FOR THE IOWA CI~ DOWNTOWN STRE~SCAPE IMPROVEMENTS.
Comment: This agreement is for final design of improvements to the
streetscape of Downtown Iowa City and includes final engineering design
work, construction plans, specifications, and bidding phase services for a
two phase project to be constructed in calendar years 1998 and 1999.
Total project expenditures are targeted at $2,700,000. The negotiated fee
is $202,000. This work will be financed with General Obligation bonds.
Public Works recommends approval of this agreement.
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NAPOLEON PARK ENTRANCE AND PARKING
LOT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
COMMENT:
a.m. and the following bids were recieved.
The bid opening for this project was on March 10, 1998 at 10:30
Iowa City, IA
North Liberty, IA
Dubuque, IA
Streb Construction Co., Inc.
L.L. Pelling Co., Inc.
Tschiggfrie Excavating
Engineer's Estimate
337,892.75
339,780.36
383,668.45
442,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the project to Streb
Construction Co., Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa. This project will be financed with
General Obligation Bonds and Road Use Taxes.
March 10, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 10
ITEM NO. 12.
ITEM NO. 13.
ITEM NO. 14.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE IOWA AVENUE
STREETSCAPE PLAN. ~ etscc~ape P
Comment: The proposed Iowa Avenue Str lan 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
St[eets. Implementation of the Plan will be in conjunction with
construction of a parking structure adjacent to Iowa Avenue.
Consideration of this item deferred from February 24.
Action:
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR ....... ~
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA AVENUE MULTI-USE PARKING
FACILITY. /~--'~~t
Comment: The City Council has direc o proceed with design
and engineering activities for construction of the Iowa Avenue Multi-Use
Parking Facility. This resolution authorizes acquisition of property and
easements for the project.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING LOAN AGREEMENTS BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, AND ORAL-B LABORATORIES FOR $150,000 OF
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT ACCOUNT (CEBA! FUNDS AND
FOR $40,000 FROM THE CITY TO ASSIST WITH A FACILITY
EXPANSION. ~~ h~a
Comment: In the fall of 199{~, pplied to the State on behalf of
Oral-B for CEBA funding. The State awarded Oral-B a $150,000
forgivable loan and the City contributed a local match in the form of a
$40,000 forgivable loan. After much time and considerable discussion,
the State and Oral-B have drawn up a loan agreement, which meets the
interests of all pa~ies.
Action:
March 10, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 11
ITEM NO. 15.
ITEM NO. 16.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER,
,.
Comment: This resolution authorizes the filing of a lien against this
property for delinquent water, wastewater, solid waste and/or recycling
services including fees and penalties. On February 11, 1998, a letter was
mailed to the property owners listed in Exhibit A, notifying them of the
date for the Council's consideration of the resolution. We are escalating
the lien process on this account because of the total delinquent amount
due and to collect such unpaid balance before the property is sold. After
the resolution is moved for adoption, the property owners should be
permitted to be heard concerning the unpaid charges.
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1999.
ITEM NO. 17.
Comment: A public hearing was held on February 24, 1998, to receive
public input on the fiscal year (FY) 1999 Operating Budget. State law
requires that the City adopt only a one-year budget. Council now
proceeds to adopt the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30,
1999, (FY99) so that it may be certified to the Johnson County Auditor
by March 15, 1998, in the format required by the State.
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR FISCAL YEARS 1999 THROUGH 2001
AND THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH
FISCAL YEAR 2002.
Comments: A public hearing was held on February 24, 1998, to receive
public input on the FY1999 through FY2001 three-year Financial Plan and
the multi-year Capital Improvements Program through Fiscal Year 2002.
Council now proceeds to adopt the three-year Financial Plan and multi-
year Capital Improvements Program.
Action: 2/~~_~ ~,j/~ '~/~~~ ~.~
March 10, '1998 City of Iowa City Page 12
ITEM NO. 18.
ITEM NO. 19.
ITEM NO. 20.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DIRECTING SALE OF $8,500,000
CORPORATE PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Comment: Sealed bids on the sale of these bonds w~ed at 11:00
a.m. on March 10, 1998. Bond proceeds will be used to pay costs of
constructing, reconstructing and repairing various projects pertaining to
streets, bridges, sidewalks, sewers, storm sewers, surface water
detention facilities, parks, Water Works property improvements, the
Airport, the Library, and a new Central Maintenance Facility for the Parks
Division. This resolution ratifies and confirms the actions of the City Clerk
and the Finance Director in the determination of the most favorable bid. A
completed resolution will be presented to the City Council at the formal
meeting the evening of March 10, 1998.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS AT
THE SENIOR CENTER AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN.
Comment: The Classification Committe~~e ha r~ed the position of Sr.
Clerk Typist-Senior Center as provided by the AFSCME Collective
Bargaining Agreement, and has determined that the duties performed by
this position are equivalent to those of positions in Grade 7 of the Pay
Plan. Therefore, it is recommended that one full-time position of Sr. Clerk
Typist-Senior Center be reclassified from AFSCME grade 6 to AFSCME
grade 7. Annual cost is approximately $1,000.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN
.u=uc wo. s
Comment: The Classification Committee/has reviewed the position of
MWI-Landfill as provided by the AFSCME Collective Bargaining
Agreement, and has determined that the duties performed by this position
are equivalent to those of positions in Grade 7 of the Pay Plan.
Therefore, it is recommended that one full-time position of Maintenance
Worker I be reclassified from AFSCME grade 4 to AFSCME grade 7 and
titled Maintenance Worker II-Landfill/Refuse. The initial annual cost is
approximately $1,000. The long-term cost differential is approximately
$3,000 annually.
March 10, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 13
ITEM NO. 21. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Previously-Announced 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.)
(2)
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.)
(3)
Historic Preservation Commission: One vacancy to fill a three-
year term ending March 29, 2001, representing the Summitt
Street District. (Term expired for Ruedi Kuenzli.) (Six females
and three males currently serve on this Commission.)
Consideration deferred from February 24.
These appointments will be made at the March 24 Council meeting.
(4)
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.)
These appointments will be made at the April 7 Council meeting.
ITEM NO. 22. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
Consider one appointment to the Design Review Committee: 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.)
males and 3 females currently serve on this Committee.)
Consideration deferred from February 24.
Comment: A current member of the Committee has requested his
designation be changed from business owner to fill the architect
position currently open. If Council wishes to appoint this individual,
the appointment should be made with the understanding that the
individual retains his present term (the architect position would expire
in 1999). If Council agrees to the change, a business owner vacancy
should be announced for a term ending July 1, 2001, to be filled at
Council's April 21 Formal Meeting.
March 10, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 14
Consider a recommendation by the Steering Committee of Project
Green to reappoint Janet Maas as a trustee of the GREEN Fund for a
three-year term ending March 1, 2001. (1 male and 1 female
currently serve on this Committee.) Correspondence included in
Council packet.
Action:
ITEM NO. 23. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM NO. 24.
REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Manager.
b. City Attorney.
ITEM NO. 25.
ADJOURNMENT.
City Council Meeting Schedule
and Tentative ~/ork Session Agendas
M~rch 6, 1998
IMarch 9
7:00p
7:15p
SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Executive Session - Land Acquisition
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE
7:15p
7:45p
7:55p
8:10p
8:30p
8:40p
8:50p
9:00p
9:10p
9:20p
9:30p
Monday
Council Chambers
Council Chambers
Review Zoning Matters
Review Agenda Items
Mormon Trek Boulevard Capital Improvement Program
Downtown Investment Initiative
Oral B Loan Agreement
Good Neighbor Policy
Long-Term Deer Management Plan
TCI/Cable
Council Appointments: Design Review Committee (1); GREEN Fund (1)
Organizational Issues
Council Agenda/Council Time
]March 10
7:00p
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
IMarch 23
7:00p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday]
Council Chambers
IMarch 24
7:00p
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
TuesdayI
Council Chambers
INtarch 25
2:00p - 4:OOp
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Sales Tax/Financial Issues
Wednesday I
Council Chambers
Keg Ordinance
Hickory Hill West
Water Project Costs
Chutes and Vaults
Sales Tax
Circus and Rodeo Permit Rules and Regulations
FY99 Action Plan
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
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