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ITEM NO. 1.
ITEM NO. 2.
ITEM NO. 3.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 17, 1998 - 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center
CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
ITEM NO. 4.
OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS. (Horace Mann Elementary)
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS.
a. West High Women of Troy Girls Cross Country Team Recognition Day -
November 17
b. Regina Regals Boys Cross Country Team Recognition Day - November 18
c. Great American Smokeout - November 19
OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
CONSIDER ADOPTION
AMENDED.
Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meetings of October 29
and November 2 and the regular meeting of November 3, as published,
subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
Iowa City Board of Adjustment - October 14
Iowa City Board of Appeals - October 5
Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - October 22
Parks and Recreation Commission - October 14
Planning and Zoning Commission - October 15
Police Citizens Review Board - October 27
Police Citizens Review Board - October 29
Recommendation to Council: Receive PCRB Public Report #98-11
Police Citizens Review Board - November 3
Recommendation to Council: Receive PCRB Public Reports #98-14 and
#98-16
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1) Class C Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc.,
2530 Westwinds Dr. (Renewal)
November 17, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 2
(2) Class C Beer Permit for Highlander, Inc., dba EspresStop, 2545 N.
Dodge St. (Renewal)
(3) Class B Wine Permit for Highlander, Inc., dba ExpresStop, 2545 N.
Dodge St.
(4) Class C Liquor License for Ground Round, Inc., dba Ground Round, 830
S. Riverside Dr. (Renewal)
(5) Special Class C Liquor License for India Caf~, Inc., dba India Caf~, 227
E. Washington St. (Renewal)
(6) Class C Liquor License for SG of Iowa City, Inc., dba Jimmy's Brick
Oven Caf~, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd. (Renewal)
(7) Outdoor Service Area for SG of Iowa City, Inc., dba Jimmy's Brick
Oven Caf~, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd. (Renewal)
(8) Class C Liquor License for Inc., Limited dba Sanctuary Restaurant, 405
S. Gilbert St. (Renewal)
d. Motions
(1)
CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $13,602,376.48 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 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.
e. Resolutions.
(1)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE AMENDED
FY99 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN BUDGET WHICH IS A PART OF
THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN AS MANDATED BY THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
(2)
Comment: Changes to the FY99 Annual Action Plan budget included
additional allocations of funds to the Crisis Center ($25,000) and to the
Salvation Army (98,550). It also included a return of 967,000 in FY98
CDBG funds by Heartland Candleworks. At its October 15 meeting, the
Housing and Community Development Commission recommended the
approval of the FY99 Annual Action Plan budget, as amended.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE REMOVAL
AND REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF AND INSULATION ON THE CIVIC
CENTER.
Comment: In September of 1997, a contract was entered into with
Maintenance Associates of Marion, Iowa to remove and replace two
sections of the Civic Center roof and insulation, one section being
above the Fire Station and the other above the Council Chambers.
Through change orders, the contract amount was reduced from
962,399 to 959,445. All work covered by the contract has been
completed, all required paperwork has been submitted, and all invoices
have been paid other than a 5% retainage.
November 17, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 3
ITEM NO. 5.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE, PHASE
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
Correspondence.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6.)
(7)
(8)
ACCEPTING THE
THE IOWA CITY
I IMPROVEMENTS.
Cindy Schonholz (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) - rodeo
rules and regulations
Judy Thayer - library
Steve Grismore - funding for Iowa City Jazz Festival
John Nesbitt - newswatch bulletin
Barbara Buss - Benton Street (![/~/~
Mitch Botts - school zones
Tom Bair - crosswalk
Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the
following position(s):
(a) Animal Control Officer
(b) Body Repair Mechanic
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
Public Discussion will be continued, if necessary,
Information" item.
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[UNTIL 8:00 P.M.].
prior to "City Council
ITEM NO. 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
Consider a motion setting a public hearing for December 1 on an ordinance to
vacate street right-of-way located east of North Market Square Park, and
south of Horace-Mann School. (VAC98-0006)
Comment: At its November 5 meeting, by a vote of 5-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of this vacation, subject to the
Old Johnson Street right-of-way remaining open to public recreational use
and not being fenced off or otherwise separated from Market Square Park,
the alley right-of-way remaining open to fire and emergency vehicle access,
and subject to the retention of all necessary utility easements. Staff
recommended approval in its November 5 staff report.
November 17, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 4
The annexation of a 19.81 acre tract located at the southeast corner of Scott
Boulevard and American Legion Road. (ANN98-0002)~
Comment: At its October I 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.
(1) Public Hearing (continued from November 3)
(2)
Consider a Resolution Approving
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. Staff recommended approval in a
report dated August 20.
(1) Public Hearing (continued from November 3)
(2)
Consider an Ordinance (First consideration)
Consider 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-O012/SUB98-0021 ) (First consideration)
Comment:
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning.
recommended approval in a report dated August 2. (ANN98-0004).
At its October 1 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and
Staff
November 17, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 5
Consider 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. (ANN98-0004)
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.
Consider 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). (First consideration)
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.
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) (Second 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.
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Consider a resolution approving a final plat of Galway Hills Subdivision, Part
Five, a 13.63 acre, 8-lot residential subdivision located on the south side of
Melrose Avenue and West of West High School. (SUB98-0026)
Comment: At its November 5 meeting, by a vote of 5-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the final plat subject to the
approval of legal papers and construction drawings prior to Council
consideration. Staff recommended approval in its November 5 staff report.
November 17, t 998 City of Iowa City Page 6
ITEM NO. 7.
PUBLIC HEARING ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WINTER 1998/99 DEER
MANAGEMENT PLAN.
ITEM NO. 8.
Comment: The attached Winter 1998/99 Deer Management Plan has received
the unanimous recommendation of the Iowa City/Coralville Deer Management
Committee and is in harmony with the long-term deer management plan
previously approved by the City Council. This plan will begin the process of
providing needed relief and protection for the environment, property owners, and
motorists in Iowa City. Correspondence included in Council packet.
5, ARTICLE A, BUILDING CODE, BY ADOPTING VOLUMES 1, 2, AND 3 OF THE
1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE PUBLISHED BY THE
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, AND PROVIDING FOR
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF
THE HEALTH, WELFARE, AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
ITEM NO. 9.
Comment: A public hearing is not required; however, a notice of public
discussion of this item was published in the newspaper. A public meeting was
held July 13, 1998, and August 3, 1998, to secure input from contractors at the
very beginning of the code review process. Members of the Iowa City
Homebuilders Association have been keep informed of all items discussed by the
Board of Appeals during development of the local amendments. Representatives
of the Homebuilders were present at several Board meetings and provided
valuable input to the ordinance.
Action:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, 1,
FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, BY ADOPTING THE 1997 EDITION OF
THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS
THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE
AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: A public hearing is not required; however, notice of public discussion
of this item was published in the newspaper. A public meeting was held August
3, 1998, to secure input from contractors at the very beginning of the code
review process. Members of the Homebuilders Association have been kept
informed of all items discussed by the Board of Appeals during development of
the local amendments. Representatives of the Homebuilders Association were
present at several Board meetings and provided valuable input into the
ordinance.
Action:
November 17, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 7
ITEM NO. 10.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5,
ARTICLE B, OF THE CITY CODE, BY ADOPTING THE 1997 EDITION OF THE
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, TO REGULATE
THE PRACTICE, MATERIALS AND FIXTURES USED IN THE INSTALLATION,
MAINTENANCE, EXTENSION, AND ALTERATION OF ALL PIPING, FIXTURES,
APPLIANCES AND APPURTENANCES IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS
PLUMBING SYSTEMS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND
INSPECTION OF PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES,
AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Comment: A public hearing is not required; however, a notice of public
discussion of this item was published in the newspaper. A public meeting was
held July 13, 1998, and August 3, 1998, to secure input from contractors at the
very beginning of the code review process. Members of the Iowa City
Homebuilders Association have been keep informed of all items discussed by the
Board of Appeals during development of the local amendments. Representatives
of the Homebuilders were present at several Board meetings and provided
valuable input to the ordinance.
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ITEM NO. 11.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER
5, ARTICLE F, ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE, BY ADOPTING
THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDING CODE PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE
HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: A public hearing is not required; however, notice of public discussion
of this item was published in the newspaper. A public meeting was held August
3, 1998, to secure input from contractors at the very beginning of the code
review process. Members of the Homebuilders Association have been kept
informed of all items discussed by the Board of Appeals during development of
the local amendments. Representatives of the Homebuilders Association were
present at several Board meetings and provided valuable input into the
ordinance.
Action:
November 17, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 8
ITEM NO. 12.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON AN ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 14, CHAPTER 5,
ARTICLE J, BUILDING CONSERVATION CODE, BY ADOPTING THE 1997
EDITION OF THE UNIFORM CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION AS
PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS,
TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE, AND SAFETY
OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: A public hearing is not required; however, notice of public discussion
of this item was published in the newspaper. A public meeting was held August
3, 1998, to secure input from contractors at the very beginning of the code
review process. Members of the Homebuilders Association have been kept
informed of all items discussed by the Board of Appeals during development of
the local amendments. Representatives of the Homebuilders Association were
present at several Board meetings and provided valuable input into the
ordinance.
Action:
ITEM NO. 13.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER
5, ARTICLE D, MECHANICAL CODE, BY ADOPTING THE 1997 EDITION OF THE
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE
HEALTH, WELFARE, AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: A public hearing is not required; however, notice of public discussion
of this item was published in the newspaper. A public meeting was held August
3, 1998, to secure input from contractors at the very beginning of the code
review process. Members of the Homebuilders Association have been kept
informed of all items discussed by the Board of Appeals during development of
the local amendments. Representatives of the Homebuilders Association were
present at several Board meetings and provided valuable input into the
ordinance.
Action:
November 17, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 9
ITEM NO. 14.
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
$8,400,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding
the issuance of up to ~8,400,000 of General Obligation bonds. 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. The resolution authorizes staff
to proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the bonds, to select a date for
the sale thereof, and to take all action necessary to permit the sale of said bonds
on a basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council. The sale
date will be scheduled in March of 1999.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
ITEM NO. 15.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION
AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS.
Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding
the issuance of up to $700,000 of General Obligation Bonds. Proceeds from the
bonds will pay the costs of the reconstruction, improvement and equipping of
the Civic Center - Third Floor. The resolution authorizes staff to proceed on
behalf of the City with the sale of the bonds, to select a date for the sale
thereof, and to take all action necessary to permit the sale of said bonds on a
basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council. The sale date will
be scheduled in March of 1999.
PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION INSTITUTING
Action:
November 17, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 10
ITEM NO. 16.
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION
AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $470,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS.
Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding
the issuance of up to 8470,000 of General Obligation Bonds. Proceeds from the
bonds will pay the costs of the improvement and equipping of the Public Library,
including computer replacement and ICN Room. The resolution authorizes staff
to proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the bonds, to select a date for
the sale thereof, and to take all action necessary to permit the sale of said bonds
on a basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council. The sale
date will be scheduled in March of 1999.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b,
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION INSTITUTING
ITEM NO. 17.
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION
AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS.
Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding
the issuance of up to ~700,000 of General Obligation Bonds. Proceeds from the
bonds will pay costs of the improvement and equipping of the Police Station -
Second Floor. The resolution authorizes staff to proceed on behalf of the City
with the sale of the bonds, to select a date for the sale thereof, and to take all
action necessary to permit the sale of said bonds on a basis favorable to the City
and acceptable to the City Council. The sale date will be scheduled in March of
1999.
PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION INSTITUTING
Action:
November 17, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 11
ITEM NO. 18.
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION
AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS.
Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding
the issuance of up to ~700,000 of General Obligation Bonds. Proceeds from the
bonds will pay costs of the acquisition, improvement and equipping of a public
works facility and building. The resolution authorizes staff to proceed on behalf
of the City with the sale of the bonds, to select a date for the sale thereof, and
to take all action necessary to permit the sale of said bonds on a basis favorable
to the City and acceptable to the City Council. The sale date will be scheduled
in March of 1999.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM NO. 19.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION INSTITUTING
Action: /
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION
AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS.
Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding
the issuance of up to $700,000 of General Obligation Bonds. Proceeds from the
bonds will pay costs of the acquisition and equipping of a recreation building -
ScanIon Gymnasium. The resolution authorizes staff to proceed on behalf of the
City with the sale of the bonds, to select a date for the sale thereof, and to take
all action necessary to permit the sale of said bonds on a basis favorable to the
City and acceptable to the City Council. The sale date will be scheduled in March
of 1999.
PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION INSTITUTING
November 17, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 12
ITEM NO. 20.
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION
AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $330,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS.
Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding
the issuance of up to ~330,000 of General Obligation Bonds. Proceeds from the
bonds will pay costs of the improvement and equipping of recreation grounds,
including the South Site Soccer Fields. The resolution authorizes staff to
proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the bonds, to select a date for the
sale thereof, and to take all action necessary to permit the sale of said bonds on
a basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council. The sale date
will be scheduled in March of 1999.
PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
ITEM NO. 21.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION INSTITUTING
Action:
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT
TO EXCEED 98,000,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS.
Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding
the issuance of up to ~8,000,000 of Sewer Revenue Bonds. 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. The resolution
authorizes staff to proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the bonds, to
select a date for the sale thereof, and to take all action necessary to permit the
sale of said bonds on a basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the City
Council. The sale date will be scheduled in December of 1998 or January of
1999.
PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION INSTITUTING
Action:
November 17, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 13
ITEM NO. 22.
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT
TO EXCEED $9,200,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS.
Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding
the issuance of up to 99,200,000 of Water Revenue Bonds. 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. The resolution authorizes staff to proceed on behalf of the City with the
sale of the bonds, to select a date for the sale thereof, and to take all action
necessary to permit the sale of said bonds on a basis favorable to the City and
acceptable to the City Council. The sale date will be scheduled in March or April
of 1999.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION INSTITUTING
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ITEM NO. 23.
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT
TO EXCEED $10,000,000 PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS.
Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding
the issuance of up to ~10,000,000 of Parking System Revenue Bonds.
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. The resolution authorizes staff to proceed on behalf of the City with the
sale of the bonds, to select a date for the sale thereof, and to take all action
necessary to permit the sale of said bonds on a basis favorable to the City and
acceptable to the City Council. The sale date will be scheduled in April or May
of 1999.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION INSTITUTING
November 17, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 14
ITEM NO. 24.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY CODE OF
IOWA CITY ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 3, SECTION 6B HEREIN TO CHANGE THE SPEED LIMIT ON US
HIGHWAY 6 FROM THE EAST CITY LIMIT TO A POINT 500 FEET WEST OF
HEINZ ROAD. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The speed limit on the portion of US Highway 6 is currently 55 mph.
Staff recommends reducing the speed limit to 45 mph in this area, This is
consistent with the speed limit guidance in the City Code and is consistent with
a speed study that was performed in this area by Iowa Department of
Transportation. Because US Highway 6 is under the joint jurisdiction of Iowa
City and the Iowa DOT, the speed limit must be adopted jointly by the City of
Iowa City and the Iowa Transportation Commission.
ITEM NO. 25.
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. (SECOND 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
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November 17, 1998 City of Iowa City Page t 5
ITEM NO. 26.
ITEM NO. 27.
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. (PASS AND ADOPT)
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.
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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. (PASS AND ADOPT)
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 component of the
sludge will comply with EPA and IDNR requirements for land application of
wastewater sludges. Staff memorandum requesting deferral of consideration
until December 1 included in Council packet.
Action:
November 17, 1998 City of Iowa City Page 16
ITEM NO. 28.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, FOR TEMPORARY USE OF
PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR PORTIONS OF PRENTISS, MADISON AND
CAPITOL STREETS IN IOWA CITY, IOWA.
ITEM NO. 29.
Comment: This agreement is to allow The University of Iowa to temporarily
close public sidewalk adjacent to Prentiss, Capitol, and Madison Streets. This
agreement is requested in order to facilitate the safe construction of the
University Services Building and to secure the site from pedestrian traffic. The
effective date of the agreement is November 18, 1998, and shall end upon
substantial completion of the construction, but no later than January 1, 2000.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY VACATED PORTIONS OF
THE DES MOINES STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED WEST OF CAPITOL
STREET AND EAST OF THE IOWA RIVER, THE MADISON STREET RIGHT-OF-
WAY SOUTH OF PRENTISS STREET AND NORTH OF THE IOWA INTERSTATE
RAILROAD TRACKS, AND THE 20 FOOT WIDE ALLEY BETWEEN PRENTISS
STREET AND THE DES MOINES STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY WEST OF CAPITOL
STREET TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA/IOWA STATE BOARD OF REGENTS,
THE REDEVELOPER OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND OWNER OF ALL
ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID
CONVEYANCE FOR DECEMBER 1, 1998.
Comment: On October 20, 1998, the City Council held a public hearing on an
ordinance vacating portions of the Des Moines Street right-of-way located west
of Capitol Street and east of the Iowa River, the Madison Street right-of-way
south of Prentiss Street and north of the Iowa Interstate Railroad tracks, and the
20 foot wide alley between Prentiss Street and the Des Moines Street right-of-
way west of Capitol Street for the purpose of facilitating redevelopment of the
adjacent and subject properties by The University of Iowa for a new
administration building. Said adjacent properties are currently being acquired by
The University of Iowa/Iowa State Board of Regents for said redevelopment, and
as such redevelopment is by a governmental body for a public purpose, it is
proposed that said property transfer be made without compensation pursuant to
Iowa Code §364.7(3) (1997). This Resolution declares the City Council's intent
to convey the above property to The University of Iowa/Iowa State Board of
Regents, and sets a public hearing on the proposed conveyance for December 1,
1998.
Action:
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~ 37~.ITEM NO. 30.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION REQUESTING SUBMISSION OF THE IMPOSITION OF
A LOCAL SALES AND SERVICES TAX TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE
INCORPORATED AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF JOHNSON COUNTY.
ITEM NO. 31.
Comment: This resolution requests the Johnson County Commissioner of
Elections to submit to the voters the question of imposition of a 1% local sales
and services tax at a special election to be held on March 30, 1999. The
resolution also sets forth the ballot proposition that states who the proceeds of
the tax would be applied and used. If the ballot proposition were to pass, the
resolution sets an effective date of July 1, 1999, for the 1% tax. o
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY POLICE CITIZENS
REVIEW BOARD STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES.
Comment: Section 8-8-7(4) of the City Code establishes the Police Citizens
Review Board (PCRB) and requires that procedural rules be approved by the City
Council. After months of review, the PCRB adopted standard operating
procedures and guidelines at their September 15 meeting and recommended
approval by the City Council at their October 6 meeting.
item was deferred on October 20.
Consideration of this
ITEM NO. 32.
CONSIDER A MOTION GRANTING AN EXTENSION TO DECEMBER 18, 1998,
TO THE POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD FOR THE FILING OF A REPORT
WITH THE CITY COUNCIL ON COMPLAINT #98-17.
Comment: Ordinance 97-3792 establishes the Police Citizens Review Board and
sets forth mechanisms for complaints. The Ordinance also provides for the City
Council to grant extensions of the 30-day reporting requirement for good cause.
At their meeting of November 10, 1998, the Board unanimously requested an
extension to December 18 for the reason stated in the letter.
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ITEM NO. 33. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
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 one appointment to fill a five-year term ending
December 31, 2003, for a mechanical professional. (Term expires for John
Staska.) (1 female and 5 males currently serve on this Board.)
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission: Consider one appointment to fill a
three-year term ending December 31, 2001. (Term expires-for Lori Goetsch.)
(3 females and 5 males currently serve on this Commission.)
These appointments will be made at the December 1 Council meeting.
ITEM NO. 34.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
Human Rights Commission: Consider one appointment to fill a three-year
term ending January 1, 2002. (Term expires for Ann Shires.) (6 females and
2 males currently serve on this Commission.)
Senior Center Commission: Approve a recommendation from the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors to appoint Larry Pugh to an unexpired term
ending December 31, 1999. Correspondence included in Council packet.
ITEM NO. 35.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 36.
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION
ITEM NO. 37.
REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Manager.
b. City Attorney.
ITEM NO. 38.
ADJOURNMENT./~~ /
I November 16
City Council Meeting Schedule and
Tentative Work Session Agendas
November 12, 1998
Monday
6:30p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
6:30p
6:50p
7:00p
7:25p
7:35p
8:05p
8:20p
8:35p
Review Zoning Matters
Review Agenda Items
Sales Tax Ballot
Uniform Building Codes
PCRB Standard Operating Procedures
28E Plat Agreement with Coralville
2004/Beyond Capital Improvement Program
8:40p
Council Chambers
Appointments: Human Rights Commission (1), Senior Center
Commission (1)
Council Agenda/Council Time
I November 17
7:00p
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
I November 26 & 27
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
Thursday/Friday
I November 30
6:30p
I December 1
7:00p
I December 7
4:30p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Joint Meeting with JC Board of Supervisors
Fringe Area
Monday
Council Chambers
Tuesday
Council Chambers
Monday
Council Chambers
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Sidewalk Cafes North Side Parking Meters
U of I Pedestrian Bridge Over Hwy 6 Chutes and Vaults
Water Project Update Hickory Hill West
Goosetown Traffic Calming Kirkwood Avenue Traffic Signals