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ITEM NO. 1.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 3, 1998 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center
CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
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ITEM NO. 2.
OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS.
a. Ben Evans
b. Allison Smith
(Hoover Elementary)
ITEM NO. 3.
ITEM NO. 4.
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS. ~/¢~2d
a. Veteran's Day Observation - November 11
b. Bill Sackter Days - November 13 and 14 A~'~/~
CONSIDER'~AD TIO~~ON OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
AMENDED.
OR
a. Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of October 20, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Broadband Telecommunications Commission - September 28
(2) Housing and Community Development Commission - September 17
(3) Iowa City Board of Appeals - August 31
(4) Iowa City Human Rights Commission - October 19
(5) Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - September 24
(6) Police Citizens Review Board - October 20
(7) Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - September 16
(8) Senior Center Commission - September 15
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1) Class C Beer Permit for Eagle Food Centers, Inc., dba Eagle Food Center
#157, 600 N. Dodge St. (Renewal)
(2) Class B Wine Permit for Eagle Food Centers, Inc., dba Eagle Food
Center #157, 600 N. Dodge St. (Renewal)
(3) Class C Beer Permit for Millermart, Inc., dba Millermart, Inc., 2303
Muscatine Ave. (Renewal)
November 3, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 2
(4) Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for Caf~ Pacifico
of Iowa City, Inc., dba Mondo's Sports Caf~, 212 S. Clinton St.
(5) Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for Givanni's of
Iowa City, Inc., dba Givanni's, 109 E. College St.
(6) Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for Micky's of
Iowa city, Inc., dba Micky's, 11 S. Dubuque St.
d. Setting Public Hearings.
(1)
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CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC DISCUSSION FOR
NOVEMBER 3, 1998, TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING AN
ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1997 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM FIRE CODE, UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE,
UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS CODE, UNIFORM CODE FOR BUILDING
CONSERVATION AND THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE.
Comment: A public hearing is not required; however, staff recommends
Council hold a public discussion of these code amendments. A public
meeting was held to secure input from contractors at the very
beginning of the code review process. Members of the Iowa City Home
Builders Association have been kept informed of all items discussed by
the Board of Appeals during development of the local amendments.
Representatives of the Home Builders were present at several Board
meetings and provided valuable input to the ordinance. The Board of
Appeals is recommending adopting the Uniform Codes as amended.
(2)
CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
NOVEMBER 17, 1998, ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE WINTER 1998/99 DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Comment: At its October 21 meeting, by a vote of 12-0 (2'absent), the
Iowa City/Coralville Deer Management Committee recommended approval
of the proposed plan. Each year, the City Council will consider a
management plan based on the Long-Term Plan approved by Council in
March of 1998. The recommended 1998/1999 plan is consistent with
the Long-Term Plan. The public hearing is to receive public comment on
the Winter 1998/99 Deer Management Plan.
November 3, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 3
(3)
(5)
(6)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
'PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $8,400,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for November 17, 1998,
to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to $8,400,000
of General Obligation bonds and authorizes the City Clerk to publish the
Notice of Hearing. Proceeds from the bonds will pay the cost of the
construction, reconstruction, and repairing of sidewalks and street
improvements; the acquisition, installation, and repair of street lighting
fixtures; the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, improvement,
and repair of bridges; the construction, reconstruction, extension,
improvement and equipping of works and facilities useful for the
collection and disposal of surface waters and streams; the rehabilitation
and improvement of existing City parks; and the reconstruction,
extension and improvement of the Municipal Airport, including
acquisition of land.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE
PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for November 17,
1998, to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to
$700,000 of General Obligation Bonds and authorizes the City Clerk to
publish the Notice of Hearing. Proceeds from the bonds will pay the
costs of the reconstruction, improvement and equipping of the Civic
Center - Third Floor.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $470,000 OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE
PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for November 17, 1998,
to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to ~470,000 of
General Obligation Bonds and authorizes the City Clerk to publish the
Notice of Hearing. Proceeds from the bonds will pay the costs of the
improvement and equipping of the Public Library, including computer
replacement and ICN Room.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE
PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for November 17,
1998, to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to
~700,O00 of General Obligation Bonds and authorizes the City Clerk to
publish the Notice of Hearing. Proceeds from the bonds will pay costs
of the improvement and equipping of the Police Station - Second Floor.
November 3, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 4
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE
PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for November 17, 1998,
to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to ~700,000 of
General Obligation bonds and authorizes the City Clerk to publish the
Notice of Hearing. Proceeds from the bonds will pay costs of the
acquisition, improvement and equipping of a public works facility and
building.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE
PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for November 17, 1998,
to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to ~700,000 of
General Obligation Bonds and authorizes the City Clerk to publish the
Notice of Hearing. Proceeds from the bonds will pay costs of the
acquisition and equipping of a recreation building - ScanIon
Gymnasium.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $330,000 OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE
PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for November 17, 1998,
to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to ~330,000 of
General Obligation Bonds and authorizes the City Clerk to publish the
Notice of Hearing. Proceeds from the bonds will pay costs of the
improvement and equipping of recreation grounds, including the South
Site Soccer Fields.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR
ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY,
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
A MEETING
$8,000,000
IOWA AND
THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for November 17, 1998,
to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to ~8,000,000
of Sewer Revenue Bonds and authorizes the City Clerk to publish the
Notice of Hearing. Proceeds from the bonds will pay costs of extending,
improving and equipping the sanitary sewer utility of the City. Projects
included are the Willow Creek, River Street, and Westminster Sanitary
Sewers and South Plant expansion costs.
November 3, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 5
(11)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR
ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
WATER REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY,
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
A MEETING
$9,200,000
IOWA AND
THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for November 17, 1998,
to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to $9,200,000
of Water Revenue Bonds and authorizes the City Clerk to publish the
Notice of Hearing. Proceeds from the bonds will pay costs of extending,
improving and equipping the water utility of the City. Projects included
are the Iowa River Dam, site development and water mains.
(12)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING
ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $10,000,000
PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for November 17, 1998,
to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to ~ 1 O,000,000
of Parking System Revenue Bonds and authorizes the City Clerk to
publish the Notice of Hearing. Proceeds from the bonds will pay costs
of constructing a multi-level parking facility at or near the south side of
Iowa Avenue between Linn Street and Gilbert Street.
e. Resolutions.
(1)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SANITARY SEWER AND WATER
MAIN EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND A DRAINAGE EASEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT ON AUDITOR'S PARCEL #98068,
LOCATED ON SHIRKEN DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Pursuant to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, Ken Ranshaw submitted a development- plan for auditor's parcel
#98068 off Shirken Drive in Iowa City, Iowa. Pursuant to said plan,
certain easements must be acquired for the provision of public
infrastructure. City staff has approved the proposed Sanitary Sewer,
Water Main and Drainage Easement Agreements required for
infrastructure in this area. This Resolution authorizes the City's execution
of the necessary Easement Agreements.
(2)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND JUDITH COOPER-SKORTON FOR TEMPORARY
USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF WILLIS
DRIVE AND BELDON AVENUE IN IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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Comment: This agreement allows the property owner at 303 Willis Drive the
continued placement of a fence along the Willis Drive right-of-way. The
agreement also provides that if the City removes the fence for any reason,
the property owner is responsible for the restoration of the fence.
Correspondence.
(1) Goosetown Traffic Calming Committee - traffic calming [staff response
included in Council packet]
November 3, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 6
ITEM NO. 5.
(2) Cathy Weingeist (DTA) - contribution
(3) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner:
(a) No Parking between Signs on Woodside Drive Near Intersection
with Oakcrest Street
(b) Traffic Control Installation in Wetherby Neighborhood
(4) Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the
following position(s):
(a) Human Rights Investigator
(b) Maintenance Worker I - Streets
(c) Maintenance Worker II - Streets
(d) Maintenance Worker III - Streets]
(e) Treatment Plant Operator
t5G Nick King - water feature [distributed in 10-23-98 Information Packet]
EN F CONSENT CALENDAR.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
Public Discussion will be continued, if necessary,
Information" item.
[UNTIL 8:00 P.M.].
prior to "City Council
ITEM NO. 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
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Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of
approximately 10 acres from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to
Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-5), to allow 36 dwelling units,
for property located at Wellington Drive and Village Road.
(REZ98-0012/SUB98-0021 ) /x/~ ~
Comment: At its October 1 meeting, y a vote of 6-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated August 2. (ANN98-O004).
November 3, ~1998 City of Iowa City Page 7
Public hearing on a resolution approving the annexation of a 4.45 acre tract,
occupied by the Court Street right-of-way, for property located at the east
terminus of Court Street. (ANN98-O004)
Comment: At its October 1 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission,
by a vote of 6-0, recommended approval of the proposed annexation. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated September 17.
Action:
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Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of a 4.45
acre tract from Suburban Residential (County RS), to Low Density Single-
Family Residential (RS-5) and Public (P) for property located at the east
terminus of Court Street. (REZ98-O015).
Comment: At its October 1 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission,
by a vote of 6-0, recommended approval of the proposed rezoning. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated September 17.
Action:
d. Public hearing on a resolution approving the annexation of a 19.81 acre tract
located at the southeast cornar of Scott Boulevard and American Legion
Road. (ANN98-O002).
Comment: At its October 1 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed annexation.
Staff recommended approval in a report dated August 20.
e. Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of 21.53
acres from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5), County A1, Rural,
and County CH, Highway Commercial, to Planned Development Housing
Overlay (OPDH-12), located at the southeast corner of Scott Boulevard and
American Legion Road. (REZ98-O004)
Comment: At its October 1 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning, subject
to agreements and easements for the provision of sanitary sewer service,
and the final building elevation designs to be approved by the Department of
Planning and Community Development.
report dated August 20.
Action:
Staff recommended approval in a
November 3, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 8
Consider an ordinance vacating the Madison Street right-of-way south of
Prentiss Street, the Des Moines Street right-of-way west of Capitol Street
and the 20-foot wide alley south of Prentiss Street and west of Capitol
Street. (VAC98-0005) (First consideration)
Comment: At its September 17 meeting, by a vote of 5-1, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed vacation, subject
to utility easements and an emergency vehicle access easement being
retained and subject to The University of Iowa submitting proof of ownership
of all adjacent properties. Staff recommended approval in a report dated
September 17.
Action:
Consider an ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately
22 acres from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to Low
Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) for property located in the Summit
Street Historic District. (REZ98-O010). (Pass and adopt)
Comment: At its August 20 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated August 6.
Consider a resolution approving a preliminary plat of Country Club Estates
First Addition, a 10.4 acre 21-1ot residential subdivision located at the west
terminus of Phoenix Drive. (SUB98-0011)
Comment: At its August 20 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission,
by a vote of 6-0, recommended that the preliminary plat of Country Club
Estates First Addition, be approved. Staff recommended approval in a report
dated August 20. Consideration was indefinitely deferred on September 9.
Consider a resolution approving an extraterritorial final plat of Prairie
Meadow, Part 2, a 16.52 acre, 7olot residential subdivision located in the
Suburban Residential, County RS, zone for property located in Johnson
County on the east and south sides of Prairie du Chien Road, north of its
intersection with Linder Road. (SUB98-0025)
Comment: At its October 15 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed final plat,
subject to the approval of legal papers prior to City Council consideration of
the plat. Staff recommended approval in its report dated October 15.
November 3, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 9
ITEM NO. 7.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON THE PROPOSED BALLOT LANGUAGE AND POLICY
STATEMENT REGARDING THE IMPOSITION OF A LOCAL SALES TAX.
Comment: After a number of meetings to discuss the imposing of a local option
sales tax, ballot language and a policy statement were developed by Council. The
purpose of the public discussion is not to hear comments on the advisability of a
local option sales tax but rather to citizen input on the proposed ballot language
and policy statement. Plans call for Council to act on the calling of a special
election at their regular meeting on November 17. Public discussion is continued
from the October 29 meeting.
Act ion:
ITEM NO. 8.
ITEM NO. 9.
ITEM NO. 10.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4, 'ENTITLED "PET ANIMAL CONTROL," OF THE
CITY CODE TO PROVIDE NEW DEFINITIONS FOR CIRCUSES AND RODEOS.
(FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: This ordinance provides new definitions for circuses and rodeos that
are consistent wi~h the Circus and Rodeo Rules and Regulations currently being
considered. Correspondence included in Council packet.
Action: ~
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING R
FOR CIRCUSES AND RODEOS.
Comment: This resolution adopts permit rules and regulations for circuses and
rodeos pursuant to Section 8-4-12(B)(3), City Code.
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CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING SECTION 8-5-5, ENTITLED "KEEPING
DISORDERLY HOUSE," TO PROVIDE FOR POLICE INITIATED COMPLAINTS AND
TO PROVIDE FOR POLICE AUTHORITY TO RESTORE ORDER AND DISPERSE
PERSONS FROM VIOLATING PREMISES. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The Iowa City Police Department and the City Attorney's Office have
recommended enactment of amendments to the Disorderly House Ordinance, as
they meet the goals of explicitly authorizing police involvement before the
disturbance is out of control, as well as explicitly granting authority to restore
order and disperse persons after a citation has been issued and to provide for
penalties for violation of such regulations. Correspondence included in Council~
November 3, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 10
ITEM NO. 11.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 6, SECTION 1
ENTITLED "SALE OF CIGARETTES TO PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF
AGE" OF THE CITY CODE TO PROHIBIT THE USE OR POSSESSION OF
TOBACCO PRODUCTS OR CIGARETTES BY PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN
YEARS OF AGE. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: State law currently prohibits the use or possession of tobacco
products or cigarettes by persons under eighteen years of age. The City
currently has no such similar ordinance in effect; although, the City has
incorporated the State Code provisions pertaining to the sale and possession of
tobacco products and cigarettes as part of Section 8-6-1A of the City Code as it
relates to cigarette sales to persons under eighteen years of age. This
amendment would amend the title to Section 8-6-1 of the City Code to reflect
that Section 8-6-1A prohibits the sale of tobacco products and cigarettes to
persons under eighteen years of age and prohibits the possession of tobacco
products and cigarettes by persons under eighteen years of age.
Under the City and State Code provisions, fines incurred and paid would be
remitted to the City.
Act.o.:
ITEM NO. 12.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ENTITLED "UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE E
ENTITLED "WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS INDIRECT DISCHARGE,"
SECTION 4, ENTITLED "PRETREATMENT STANDARDS," OF THE CITY CODE
TO AMEND PLANT INFLUENT ZINC STANDARDS. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: This ordinance will raise the influent limits for zinc at the North and
South Wastewater Treatment Plants. This change reflects the ability of the two
plants to remove zinc from the wastewater stream. The removed zinc will
become a component of the final sludge product. The zinc coml~nent of the
sludge will comply with EPA and IDNR requirements for land application of
wastewater sludges.
Action: /_/~//t/~K/4,~///7~~L~
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ITEM NO. 13.
ITEM NO. 14.
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ITEM NO. 15.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES,
TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES,
CHARGES, BONDS, FINES, AND PENALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE TO
DECREASE THE RATES FOR LANDFILL USE FEES. (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: Based on the recently completed Landfill Master Plan, landfill fees
are proposed to be decreased by 910 per ton from 948.50 to 938.50 (Iowa City
premises, subject to property tax and City-owned property) and 953.50 to
943.50 (all other), untreated wood and yard waste from 930/ton to 924/ton,
minimum fee from 94.00 to 93.00 (Iowa City premises, subject to property tax
and City-owned property) and 94.25 to 93.25 (all other), and adding a new fee
for Asbestos Containing Material, 91 O0 and 9105/ton.
Action:
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ENTITLED "UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE H
ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE," SUBSECTION 2, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS" OF THE
CITY CODE TO AMEND SEVERAL DEFINITIONS. (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: The ordinance amends several definitions within Section H, Solid
Waste. A new definition is added for asbestos-containing material, friable, and
nonfriable contaminated soil.
Action: ~/'~4c~/~j~7'
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAIN PHASE 4, EMERALD STREET TO THE
PENINSULA PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was on October 29, 1998 at 10:30
a.m. and the following bids were received:
Langman Construction, Inc.
Maxwell Construction
KRI
Morris & Co., Inc.
Hurst & Sons Constractors, Inc.
Engineer's Estimate
Rock Island, IL
Iowa City, IA
Ames, IA
Marion, IA
Waterloo, IA
91,210,687.22
91,265,505.05
91,280,000.00
91,324,403.40
91,365,951,80
91,189,500.00
Public Works and Engineering
Construction, Inc. of Rock Island, IL.
will fund this project.
Action: ~'~~/~t~2~
recommend award of the project to Langman
Water Bond proceeds and sewer revenues
November 3, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 12
ITEM NO. 16.
ITEM NO. 17.
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ITEM NO. 18.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION AND PERMANENT EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE SUMMIT STREET BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
[BRM - 3715(13) -- 8N -52].
Comment: The Summit Street Bridge Reconstruction Project involves the
removal and replacement of the Summit Street bridge, which spans over the
Iowa Interstate Railroad; the removal and replacement of the Summit Street
pavement and sidewalk between Kirkwood Avenue and Sheridan Avenue; and
the installation of water main and storm sewer facilities. The City of Iowa City
must acquire temporary construction and permanent easements to facilitate the
construction of the 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.
Action: 9fL~//~
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND MERCY IOWA CITY TO USE A PORTION OF THE JOHNSON STREET
RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF
A FIBER OPTIC CABLE.
Comment: This agreement allows Mercy Hospital to place a fiber optic cable
across the Johnson Street right-of-way between Market and Bloomington
Streets providing a communication network link between Mercy Hospital and the
Iowa City Cancer Treatment Center. Public Works and Engineering recommend
approval of the agreement.
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AN AGREEMENT WITH IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST CO., FOR TEMPORARY
USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF CLINTON STREET IN
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: This agreement is to allow Iowa State Bank & Trust Co. to
temporarily close City sidewalk adjacent to their property addressed as 325 S.
Clinton Street along the west edge of Clinton Street between Burlington and
Court Streets (see attached). This agreement is requested in order to facilitate
the safe construction of a building addition and to secure the construction site
from pedestrian traffic. The City Forester has been consulted regarding
protection of the right-of-way trees during construction. The effective date of
the agreement is November 4, 1998 and shall end upon substantial completion
of the construction, but no later than February 1, 1999.
November 3, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 13
ITEM NO. 19.
ITEM NO. 20.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE AIRPORT
COMMISSION TO PROCEED WITH CONSTRUTION OF A 120' BY 140'
AIRCRAFT HANGAR BUILDING, INCLUDING 20' BY 60' OFFICE AREA, AT THE
IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Comment: At the September 16, 1998, Airport Commission meeting, the
Airport Commission received bids to construct a new FBO hangar. The building
will replace the shop maintenance building and the United hangar. The following
bids were received:
Unzeitig Construction
Abild Construction
Knutson-MidAmerica
McComas-Lacina Construction
Wendler Engineering and Construction
9850,400
9742,000
9734,614
9684,596
9681,000
The Commission recommends the bid from Wendler Engineering and
Construction for 9681,000. The Airport Commission has a lease with Iowa City
Flying Service that will pay back the loan for the building, including interest.
This lease is separate from the fixed base operator (FBO) lease. Consideration
deferred on October 20.
Action: ~~_¢~2
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY.
Comment: The changes are minor. A summary of changes is listed below:
Section Vh Diversification (paragraph//2) added in "or U.S. Treasury notes."
Also, in the parameters under Certificates of Deposit added "or letters of credit,"
or by the Iowa multiple financial institution collateral pool in accordance with
Chapter 12C of the Code of Iowa.
Section XII: Reporting: Quarterly - changed the reporting from semi-annual to
quarterly. Also changed the content of the report to reflect the information now
included in the investment report.
Action:
November 3, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 14
ITEM NO. 21.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOINT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY TO COORDINATE NEGOTIATING PROCEDURES FOR
PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Comment: The City will soon be entering into labor contract negotiations with
AFSCME Local 183 for a new collective bargaining agreement to be effective
July 1, 1999. In the past, City negotiators have traditionally acted on behalf of
the Library Board of Trustees whose employees constitute a bargaining unit
separate from other general employees of the City. This arrangement has been
in place since the inception of statutory bargaining in 1975 and has worked
satisfactorily. The Library Board is proposing that it be continued in the
upcoming negotiations. Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.
ITEM NO. 22. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
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Board of Adjustment: Consider one appointment to fill a five-year term
ending January 1, 2004. (Term expires for William Haigh.) (2 females and 2
males currently serve on this Board.)
Board of Appeals: Consider two appointments to fill five-year terms ending
December 31, 2003 [one to be a mechanical professional]. (Terms expire for
Anna Buss and John Staska.) (0 females and 5 males currently serve on this
Board.)
c. Human Rights Commission: Consider three appointments to fill three-year
terms ending January 1, 2002. (Terms expire for Patricia Harvey, Tom
Dickerson, and Ann Shires.) (4 females and 2 males currently serve on this
Commission.)
year terms ending January 1, 2003. (Terms expire for Judith Klink, Rex
Pruess, and Ken Fearing.) (2 females and 4 males currently serve on this
Commission.)
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Planning and Zoning Commission: Consider one appointment to fill an
unexpired term ending May 1, 2002. (Philip Shive resigned.) (3 females and
3 males currently serve on this Commission.)
Public Art Advisory Committee: Consider one appointment to fill a three-year
term ending January 1, 2002. (Term expires for Deborah Galbraith.) (3
females and 1 male currently serve on this Committee.)
ITEM NO. 23.
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission: Consider two appointments to fill
three-year terms ending December 31, 2001. (Terms expire for Richard
Hoppin and Lori Goetsch.) (3 females and 4 males currently serve on this
Commission.)
Senior Center Commission: Consider two appointments to fill three-year
terms ending December 31, 2001. (Terms expire for Philip Zell and Kenneth
Mobily.) (5 females and 1 male currently serve on this Commission.)
PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY]
(ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 24. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION
ITEM NO. 25.
REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Manager.
b. City Attorney.
ITEM NO. 26.
ADJOURNMENT.
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6:30p
7:00p
City Council Meeting Schedule and
Tentative Work Session Agendas
October 30, 1998
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Monday
SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL WORK SESSION ~
7:00p
7:30p
7:45p
8:05p
8:25p
.- 8:35p
9:15p
9:35p
10:00p
Council Chambers
-~ Council Chambers
Review Zoning Matters
Review Agenda Items
Housing Bond Program
Goosetown Traffic Calming
28E Plat Review Agreement with Coralville
2003 and 2004/Beyond Capital Improvement Projects
North End Parking
Appointments: Board of Adjustment (1), Board of Appeals (2), Human
Rights Commission (3), Parks and Recreation Commission (3), Planning
and Zoning Commission (1), Public Art Advisory Committee (1),
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission (2), Senior Center
Commission (2)
Council Agenda/Council Time
I November 3
7:00p
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday I
Council Chambers
I November 11
VETERANS' DAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
Wednesday
i November 16
6:30p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday
Council Chambers
I November 17
7:00p
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
Sidewalk Cafes
Hickory Hill West
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
water Project Update
Chutes and Vaults