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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 7, 1998 - 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center
CALL TO ORDER.
ITEM NO. 1.
ROLL CALL.
ITEM NO. 2.
ITEM NO. 3.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS.
a. Tenant-to-Ownership Program
(1) Certificate of Achievement
(2) Certificate of Appreciation - First National Bank
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS.
a. Fair Housing Month - April1998
b. ArborDay-April25
c. Week of the Young Child - April 19-25
d. Flood Awareness Week - April 19-25
ITEM NO. 4.
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions of a regular meeting of March 24,
as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Broadband Telecommunications Commission - April 1
Recommendations to Council: Accept TCI's proposed cure in
lieu of a fine of $250 per day for failing to meet the system
upgrade deadline contained in the franchise agreement. The cure
is outlined in TCI's letter of March 23, 1998, in which TCI will
pay a total of $46,000 and not increase subscriber's rates in
areas in which the system is upgraded before the entire system
upgrade is complete. One half of the $46,000 will be rebated to
subscribers, or approximately $1.30 per subscriber, and one half
will be given as a grant-in-aid to the City Cable TV Division to
cover related expenses.
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(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
Iowa City Human Rights Commission - February 23
Iowa City Human Rights Commission - March 23
Parks and Recreation Commission - March 11
Planning and Zoning Commission - March 19
Police Citizens Review Board - March 13
Police Citizens Review Board - March 31
Recommendation to Council: Receive PCRB Report 98-3.
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - February 18
Senior Center Commission - January 20.
Senior Center Commission - February 17
Rules Committee - March 23
Recommendation to Council: The Rules Committee noted
concerns relating to the authority of the Committee as to
whether they are a recommending body or a decision-making
body and recommended that Council refer this back to the Public
Arts Advisory Committee for a possible joint meeting.
Committee is available to meet on April 27.,
Housing and Community
(previously distributed in
Housing and Community
(previously distributed in
Housing and Community
(previously distributed in
Development Commission - February 18
Project Resource Book)
Development Commission - February 19
Project Resource Book)
Development Commission - February 26
Project Resource Book)
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1) Class C Liquor License for Little Donkeys, Inc., dba Panchero's,
32 S. Clinton St. (Renewal)
(2) Outdoor Service Area for little Donkeys, Inc., dba Panchero's, 32
S. Clinton St. (Renewal)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Class C Liquor License for Robert D. Finley dba Outer Limits of
Iowa City, 1910 S. Gilbert St. (Renewal)
Class C Liquor License for Kitty Hawk Co., Inc., dba Kitty Hawk,
1012 Gilbert Ct. (Renewal)
Class C Liquor License for Cafe Pacifico of Iowa City, Inc., dba
Mondo's Sports Cafe, 212 S. Clinton St. (Renewal)
Class C Liquor License for GMRI, Inc., dba Red Lobster //759,
1069 Highway I West. (Renewal)
Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors, LLC, dba Suburban
Amoco - Keokuk Street, 1905 Keokuk St. (New)
April 7, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 3
(8) Class C Liquor License for Highlander, Inc., dba T.G.I. Friday's,
2208 N. Dodge St. (New)
(9) Consider a resolution to issue a Cigarette Permit to Highlander,
Inc., dba T.G.I. Friday's, 2208 N. Dodge St.
d. Setting Public Hearings.
(1)
CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
APRIL 28 TO DISCUSS THE FY99 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN,
INCLUDING THE FY99 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT {CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM {HOME) BUDGET, FOR IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The Housing and Community Development
Commission will be submitting the FY99 Annual Action Plan to
the City Council on April 28. The U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development requires a public hearing and approval of
an Annual Action Plan by the City Council for this funding.
(2)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
APRIL 28 ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE FLOOD
INSURANCE RATE MAPS, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID MAPS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
Comment: The public hearing is on proposed amendments to
the Flood Insurance Rate Maps that are used as a tool for
administration and enforcement of the Flood Plain Management
Ordinance. The amendments to the maps include revisions of
existing maps and expansion of area mapped. After the public
hearing the maps will be forwarded to the Federal Emergency
Management Agency for review and approval.
(3)
CONSIDER RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY
2258 RUSSELL DRIVE, ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOT 204, PART 5,
HOLLYWOOD MANOR ADDITION, TO THE TENANT AND
SET'rING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL Z8.
Comment: The Iowa City Housing Authority under its Tenant-to-
Ownership Program, proposes to sell 2258 Russell Drive to the
present tenant. The tenant has agreed to purchase 2258 Russell
Drive for the appraised value of $100,000. Iowa State Bank will
finance the first mortgage for the amount of $50,000. The City
will carry a silent second mortgage in the amount of $50,000.
This sale provides the opportunity for a low-income family to
obtain ownership of their own home.
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City of Iowa City
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY A
VACATED PORTION OF THE FORMER BENTON STREET RIGHT-
OF-WAY BETWEEN RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND THE IOWA RIVER
WHICH IS ADJACENT TO UNDER TIRE SERVICE TO HENRY
LINDER AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 28.
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 owner of this parcel of property, Henry
Linder, as trustee, has agreed to convey the necessary property
for the trail to the City in exchange for the City conveying to him
an approximately equal amount of property the City owns south
of Linder Tire Service where Benton Street was formerly located.
The City Council is currently considering an ordinance to vacate
this property.
e. Resolutions.
{1)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A PARTIAL
RELEASE AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR HIGHLANDER
DEVELOPMENT, FIRST ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The Subdivider's Agreement and Stormwater
Management Easement Agreement for Highlander Development,
First Addition, obligate the Developer to construct a stormwater
management facility. This obligation constitutes a lien and a cloud
on the title to the lots in the Subdivision. The Developer has
substantially completed the stormwater facility, but a general
release of the facilities is not yet appropriate. This Partial Release
Agreement removes the cloud on the title to the lots in the
subdivision while protecting the City by establishing an escrow fund
which will be retained until the facility and further development
which may impact the same are completed.
(2)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HAWKEYE
STATE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1027 EAST MARKET STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The Hawkeye State Bank, Iowa City, Iowa has
requested that the City approve a Subordination Agreement for
1027 East Market Street. On September 3, 1997, the owner of the
property received a $10,O00 Mortgage through the City's Housing
Rehabilitation Program. The Hawkeye State Bank has refinanced a
new first mortgage to the property owner for the amount of
$52,000. The property is assessed at 9101,OO0 which provides
enough equity to cover the City's second lien position, of which was
the City's original position.
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(3)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING A RENTAL REHABILITATION LOAN FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1117 EAST COLLEGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 1117 East College
Street received a $7,500 loan through the City's Rental
Rehabilitation Program on August 25, 1987. The financing was in
the form of a 10-year, no-interest Declining Balance Loan. The
terms of this loan were satisfied February 25, 1998; thus, the lien
can now be released.
(4)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING TWO REHABILITATION AGREEMENTS, TWO
PROMISSORY NOTES AND TWO MORTGAGES FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 143 POTOMAC DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 143 Potomac Drive
received $13,574 loan through the City's Housing Rehabilitation
Program on September 22, 1994,and August 2, 1995. The
financing was in the form of two Rehabilitation Agreements, two
Promissory Notes and two Mortgages. The terms of these loans
were paid off March 26, 1998; thus, the lien can now be released.
f. Correspondence.
(1) Petition with 437 signatures: SEATS
(2) Cortney Daniels (Chair, Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission) -
Iowa River Corridor Trail
(3) Paula Clancy - First Avenue (City Manager's response included)
(4) Jerry Arganbright - Galway Hills
(5) Julia Rembert (Emergency Housing Project) - Block Grant
(6) Aileen Halverson (ICAC-IAEYC) - invitation
(7) Rene Paine (Public Access Television) - facility
(8) Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for
the following position(s):
(a) Special Projects Inspector
(b) Account Clerk - Treasury
g. Applications for Use of City Plaza. (all approved)
(1) Amanda Ulman (Social Workers Campaign) - March 29
h. Applications for Use of City Streets and Public Grounds. (all approved)
(1) James Vrba (St. Patricks Catholic Church) - April 5 and April 11
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
April 7, 1998 Page 6
ITEM NO. 5.
City of Iowa City
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
(ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
Public hearing on an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning
designation on a l O-acre tract located on the south side of Melrose
Avenue and west of West High School from Low Density Single-
Family (RS-5) to Planned Development Housing (OPDH-8) to permit an
80 dwelling unit retirement community. (REZ98-0002)
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Comment: At its March 5 meeting, by a ote o 6-0, the Planning ahoY'
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the requested rezoning
subject to agreements and easements for the provision of sanitary
sewer service and compliance with building and site design plans.
Staff recommended approval subject to conditions in a February 27
memorandum to the Commission. ~o ~ ~
Action: 7~'/~'/X~/~? "-~'t'~'~z'~/' ~- ~- ~-ac7
Conditionally changing the zoning designation on a 4.40-acre tract
located at 500 Foster Road from Interim Development Single-Family
Residential (IDRS) to Sensitive Areas Overlay-8 (OSA-8) to permit ~
dwelling units and approving a, preliminary Sensitive Areas
Development Plan. (REZ97-0011)~__~)~ ~~
Comment: At its March 5 meeting, the Planning and Zonfng
Commission, by a vote of 4-2, recommended denial of the requested
rezoning due primarily to concerns with the scale of a proposed multi-
family building on the site. Staff recommended approval of the
requested rezoning subject to conditions in a memorandum dated
February 26. The applicant revised the request for a lower density
and requested reconsideration by the Commission. At its March 19
meeting, the Commission agreed to reconsider this item on April 2.
(1)
(2)
Public Hearing (continued from March 24)
Action: 4"~ ~ _ ,~'~~~~
Consider an Ordinance (First consideration)
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c. 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. (RE.~7-00.~
Comment: At its February 19 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Flanning
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.
(1)
Public Hearing (continued from March 24)
Action:
(2)
Consider an Ordinance (First consideration)
c,,on:
d. 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 termip~s~of Hicl~ory Trail. (RE~97-0007).
Comment: At its February 19 me~,ting, 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. Protest petitions have been filed by neighboring property
owners representing more than 20% of the property within 200 feet
of the subject property, requiring a super-majority vote of the Council
(6 of 7) to approve this rezoning.
(1)
Public Hearing (continued from March 24)
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(2)
Consider an Ordinance (First consideration)
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Consider an 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 Kennedy Parkway.
{REZ98-0001) (First consideration)
Comment: At its February 19 meeting, 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.
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Consider 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.
(Second consideration)
Comment: At its March § 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. The Council has
requested that the Planning and Zoning Commission consider a higher
occupancy threshold of 130 persons rather than 100 persons. At its
March 19 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommer~ded against an increase to 130 persons. Correspondence ~,~
requestin.q expedited cpn~sideration_ included in Council pac. k,e,t. /,,~ ,~_ ~/ _
Action:
Consider 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) (Second consideration)
Comment: At its February § 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.
Staff recommended approval subject to conditions in its January 30
memorandum. Expedited consideration has been requested.
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Consider a resolution approving a preliminary plat of a Resubdivision
of Lot 51, Walden Hills, a 2.9 acre, 25-1ot residential subdivision
located at the northeast corner of Shannon Drive and Irving Avenue.
(SUB97-0030)
Comment: At its February 5 meeting, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-0 of the
preliminary plat for Lot 51, Walden Hills, subject to the approval of a
revised Grading Plan prior to Council consideration. In a memorandum
dated January 30, staff recommended approval subject to conditions.
This resolution should be considered only upon the approval of item g.
above, for which expedited consideration has been requested
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Consider a resolution approving a final plat of a Resubdivision of Lot
51, Walden Hills, a 2.9 acre, 25-1ot residential subdivision located at
the northeast corner of Shannon Drive and Irving Avenue.
(SUB98-0004)
Comment: At its March 19 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the final plat for
Lot 51, Walden Hills, subject to the approval of construction drawings
and legal papers prior to Council consideration of the final plat, and
subject to approval of the preliminary plat by Council prior to its
consideration of the final plat. In a report dated March lg, staff
recommended approval subject to conditions.
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Consider a resolution approving a final plat of Westcott Heights, an
84.12 acre, 31-1ot residential subdivision located in Johnson County
on the west side of Prairie du Chien Road, % mile north of Newport
Road. (SUB98-0005)
Comment: At its March 19 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the final plat of
Westcott Heights, subject to approval of the legal papers prior to
Council consideration of the final plat, and that the requirement for a
60-foot wide right-of-way be modified to require 50 feet for Morel
Circle and West Ridge Court. In a report dated March 19, staff
recommended approval.
Action:
April 7, 1998
ITEM NO. 7.
City of Iowa City
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VACATING A PORTION OF FORMER BENTON
RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND THE IOWA RIVER WHICH
LINDER TIRE SERVICE.
STREET BETWEEN
IS ADJACENT TO
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 being
vacated is not needed for access to other adjoining properties. This hearing
complies with the state law requirement of a public hearing prior to
enacting a vacation ordinance. Due to impending Department of
Transportation deadlines for the Iowa River Corridor Trail project, staff
requests that Council have first consideration following the public hearing.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
ITEM NO. 8.
Do
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Action:
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHGATE AVENUE AND
WATERFRONT DRIVE PAVING IMPROVEMENT AND WEST
PEPPERWOOD RELIEF SEWER PROJECT, ESTABLISHING ABOUT 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: This project includes PCC paving, storm sewer, sanitary
sewer, water main, and earthwork. Waterfront Drive will be improved
south of Hy-Vee to the Hilltop Mobile Home Park. Southgate will be
extended from Waterfront Drive to South Gilbert Street. The estimated
construction cost is $845,000 and will be funded by Road Use Taxes and
sewer revenue bonds.
PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
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ITEM NO. 9.
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL
PROJECT - BURLINGTON STREET TO NAPOLEON PARK, STP-E-3715(9)-
8V-52, AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE.
Comment: This project includes a 2.4 mile PCC and ACC trail, retaining
walls, pedestrian bridges, and storm sewer. This trail is a part of the
regional trail system. The estimated construction cost is $1,800,000 and
will be funded by Federal STP funds ($750,000) and local Road Use
Taxes ($1,050,000).
PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
ITEM NO. 10.
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
Action:
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF COURT STREET EXTENDED, PHASE
I, IMPROVEMENTS, 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.
~om~ Phase I of Court Street Extended consists of paving
improvement~esent east terminus to the west line of Windsor
R~ubdivision, a le~ approximately 1,720 feet. The total
~~ tim~d constation cost is ~~and will be funded
Obligation Bonds and Road Use Tax ~un~~ by General
a. PUBLIC HEARING
c ,on=
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF COURT STREET EXTENDED,
PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS, 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: Phase I of Court Street extended consists of paving improvements from
its east end (just east of Scott Boulevard) to the west line of Windsor Ridge Subdivision,
a length of approximately 1,720 feet. Staff recommends continuing the public hearing to
the April 28 Council meeting and deferring the approval of plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost to allow additional time to resolve design issues.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
April 7, 1998
ITEM NO. 11.
City of Iowa City
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CONVEYANCE OF t417 PINE STREET, ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOT 45,
BLOCK 3, SECOND HIGHLAND DEVELOPMENT ADITION, TO THE
TENANT.
Comment: The Iowa City Housing Authority, under its Tenant-to-
Ownership program, proposed to sell 1417 Pine Street to the present
tenant. The tenant has agreed to purchase 1417 Pine Street for the
appraised value of $79,000. Iowa State Bank will finance the first
mortgage for the amount of $50,000. The City will carry a silent second
mortgage in the amount of $29,000. This sale provides the opportunity
for a low-income family to obtain ownership of their own home.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
Action:
ITEM NO. 12.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FY99, 2000, 2001, 2002,
AND 2003 OFFICIAL REPORT OF MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE STREET
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FROM JULY 1, 1998, TO JUNE 30, 2003.
Comment: The Iowa State Code requires that cities receiving allotments
of Road Use Tax Funds submit a five (5) year program of proposed street
construction and reconstruction to the Iowa Department of Transportation
for their review. This report must be submitted to the IDOT by May 1 of
each year. The report in no way binds the City to these projects or the
timing, and modifications. can be made. A copy of the report is attached.
April 7, 1998
ITEM NO. 13.
ITEM NO. 14.
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ITEM NO. 15.
City of Iowa City
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE SUMMIT STREET BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
[BRM-3715( 13)--8N-52].
Comment: This agreement provides for an 80% Federal / 20% City
funding split, up to a maximum amount in Federal funds of $850,000.
This project involves the removal and replacement of the Summit Street
bridge, which spans over the Iowa Interstate Railroad, and the removal
and replacement of street pavement from Kirkwood Avenue to Sheridan
Avenue. The preliminary estimated construction cost is $1,100,000.
The local share of this project will be funded with general obligation
bonds and road use taxes.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE AT
112 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET.
Comment: At its March 30, 1998, meeting, by a vote of 3-2, the Design
Review Committee recommended that the City Council approve the
application with the consideration that of the two signage options
presented only the signage with the light colored lettering and dark green
background be approved. Since the sign is internally lighted, the majority
of the members felt that the sign with the lighted colored background
would be too bright for the area.
Action:
AUTHORIZING, AND
THE CITY CLERK TO
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING,
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
ATTEST, AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND NEUMANN MONSON PC ARCHITECTS, TO PROVIDE
ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE SCANLON GYMNASIUM COMPLEX IN MERCER PARK.
Comment: Additional professional architectural services are required to
complete the design, bidding, and construction phases of this project,
which is 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 negotiated fee is
$74,025 and will be funded with private sector contributions and an
internal loan.
Action:
,April 7, 1998
ITEM NO. 16.
ITEM NO. 17.
City of Iowa City
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Previously-Announced Vacancies.
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(1)
Design Review Committee: One vacancy for a business owner to
fill a term ending July 1, 2001. (Bill Nowysz filled the architect
vacancy.) (3 males and 3 females currently serve on this
Committee.)
This appointment will be made at the April 28 Council meeting.
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
Consider two appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission:
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.)
Action: ~,~'~--~ ~ ~
Consider one appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission 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 and March 24.
Action: ~ __~~,~ ~
ITEM NO. 18. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM NO. 19.
REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Manager.
b. City Attorney.
ITEM NO. 20.
ADJOURNMENT.
City Council Meeting Schedule and
Tentative 'ork Session Agendas
Ap~ 3, 1998
IApril 6
6:00p
6:45p
IApril 7
7:00p
IApril 2:3
4:00p - 5:30p
IApril 27
7:00p
IAprll 28
7:00p
JOINT COUNCIL/HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
FY99 CDBG\HOME Allocations
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
TIMES ARE ,zIPPROXIMA TE
6:45p
7:30p
7:40p
7:45p
8:05p
8:20p
8:30p
8:45p
9:00p
9:10p
Review Zoning Matters
Review Agenda Items
Melrose Avenue
Neighborhood Service Evaluation
Entranceway Regulations
Court Street Project
Tenant-to-Ownership Program
Keg Ordinance
TCI Liquidated Damages
9:20p
9:30p
MondayI
Council Chambers
Council Appointments: Planning and Zoning Commission (2);
Historic Preservation Commission (1)
Organizational Issues
Council Agenda/Council Time
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
TuesdayI
Counc~ Chambers
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Peninsula
ThursdayJ
Council Chambers
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
MondayI
Council Chambers
SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Hickory Hill West
Water Project Costs
Chutes and Vaults
Sales Tax
FY99 Action Plan
Circus and Rodeo Permit Regulations
Landfill Paper Ban
Police Issues
Landfill Master Plan
Sand Point Wells
Sanitary Sewer Repair - New Policy Update
Transit Interchange
Airport Issues
Cemetery Expansion Plan
Meeting dates/times subject to change