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Iowa CIty
City Council Agenda
January 12, 1999 - 7:00 p,m,
CIvic Center
410 E, Washington Street
ITEM NO. 1.
ITEM NO. 2.
CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
- OUTS
SPECIAL PRESENTATION ENT
Elementary).
· Sarah Burns · Josh Cambridge
CITIZENSHIP (Longfellow
· Kayla Casavant · Betsy Pusack
ITEM NO. 3.
ITEM NO. 4.
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS.
a. Volunteer Blood Donor Month - January
CONSIDER ADOPTIO CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of December 14, and
the regular meeting of December 15, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Animal Control Advisory Board - November 12
(2) Board of Adjustment - December 9
(3) Civil Service Commission - December 8
(4) Historic Preservation Commission - November 12
(5) Historic Preservation Commission - December 10
Recommendation: Approve the proposed amendments to the 1997 Iowa City
Building Code regarding the replacement of roofing, siding, and windows.
(6) Housing and Community Development Commission - November 19
(7) Iowa City Airport Commission - November 12
(B) Parks and Recreation Commission - December 9
(9) Planning and Zoning Commission - December 3
(10) Planning and Zoning Commission - December 17
January 12, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 2
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
(21)
(22)
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1)
(2)
Police Citizens Review Board - December 15
Recommendation: Defer action on approval of the PCRB SOP's until after the
joint meeting between the City Council and the PCRB.
Police Citizens Review Board - December 22
Recommendation: Meet with PCRB on February 11, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Police Citizens Review Board - January 5
Recommendation: 1) Defer action on approval of the PCRB SOPs until after
Council meets with PCRB members, 2) Receive PCRB Public Report/198-18,
and 3) Receive PCRB Public Report #98-20.
Public Art Advisory Committee - September 3
Public Art Advisory Committee - October 1
Public Art Advisory Committee - October 13
Public Art Advisory Committee - October 14
Recommendation: Approve the concept "Weatherdance" by Andrea
Myklebust and Stanton Sears for the new water feature in the downtown
pedestrian mall.
Public Art Advisory Committee - November 5
Public Art Advisory Committee - December 3
Recommendation: Approve by-law amendments changing the number of
appointees from four to five and specifying that three appointees shall be art
or design professionals and two shall be from the general public.
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - October 21
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - November 18
Senior Center Commission - November 17
Class C Liquor License for Inn Ho Shinn dba Aoeshe Restaurant, 624 S.
Gilbert St. (Renewal)
Class C liquor License for Lohaus & Larson Investment Co., Inc. dba Airliner,
22 S. Clinton St. (Renewal)
(3) Class C Liquor
E. College St.
(4) Class C Beer
Burlington St.
(5) Class
20 S.
(6) Class
West.
(7) Class
West.
(8) Class
West.
License for Iowa City Entertainment, Inc., dba Union Bar, 121
(Renewal)
Permit for QuikTrip Corporation dba QuikTrip #552, 25 W.
(Renewal)
C Liquor License for One Poor Student, Inc., dba One Eyed Jake's, 18-
Clinton St. (Renewal)
E Liquor License for RSl-Supervalu, Inc., dba Cub Foods, 855 Hwy. 1
(New)
B Wine Permit for RSl-Supervalu, Inc., dba Cub Foods, 855 Hwy. 1
(New)
C Beer Permit for RSl-Supervalu, Inc., dba Cub Foods, 855 Hwy. 1
(New)
January 12, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 3
(9) Resolution to issue Dancing Permits for the Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St.; Union
Bar, 121 E. College St. and One Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St. (Renewal)
(1 O) Resolution to issue a Cigarette Permit for The Green Room, 509 S. Gilbert St.
(New)
Motions.
(1) CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$11,183,937.37 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER I THROUGH NOVEMBER
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. Setting Public Hearings.
(1)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $4,700,000 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 7:00 p.m. on January 26,
1999, to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to $4,700,000
of General Obligation bonds to allow the City to refund the Series 1990,
1991 and 1992 General Obligation Bonds and Series 1992 Capital Loan notes
if there are sufficient savings to do so. The resolution also authorizes the
City Clerk to publish the Notice of Hearing.
'~-2-L CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC RING FOR
'~L~,NUARY 26 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FOR CONTRACT, AND
ES~/IATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUC OF THE FOSTER ROAD
PAVIN(~''~ ND WATER FACILITY SI DEVELOPMENT - PHASE II
IMPROVEME PROJECT, DI ING CITY C'LERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAI EARIN, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID S ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: Th' nstruction of Foster Road from the
Idyllwild C erty, a bike trail from Foster
Road t ater mains, and Water
Fac' ' The estimated
(3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 26
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLLEGE STREET PEDESTRIAN
MALL WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
This project replaces old water main in the College Street Pedestrian Mall
between Clinton Street and the Library. The old water main has been a
constant source of water main breaks and maintenance problems. New
water main will be installed prior to the Phase II Downtown Streetscape
Improvements. The estimated cost is ~203,000 and will be financed with
General Obligation bonds abated by water revenues.
January 12, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 4
f. Resolutions.
( 1 ) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1998 PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK
SENIOR CENTER '97-'98 HVAC RENOVATION
FOR THE
PROJECT.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
(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 THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 212~ SOUTH CLINTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property located at 21 2~ South Clinton Street
received ~70,000 assistance through the City's Rental Rehabilitation Program
on March 24, 1988. The financing was in the form of a 1 O-year, no-interest
declining balance loan. The terms of this lien were satisfied on
December 24, 1998; thus the lien can now be released.
Correspondence.
(1) Doris Malkmus (Historic Preservation Commission) - history survey
(2) Laurie Robinson (JC Historical Society) - budget
(3) Linda Whitaker - Riverside Theatre
(4) L. Graham Dameron (JC Department of Public Health) - retail permit holder
penalty for selling cigarettes to minors [staff response included in Council
packet]
(5) Mary Lamm - Benton Street
(6) Ron Vogel - schools and zoning regulations
(7) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner:
(a)
(b)
(C)
Removal of Two Metered Parallel Parking Spaces on the West Side of
the 10 Block of North Dubuque Street
Removal of Two Handicapped Parking Spaces on 500 East Davenport
Street
Parking Prohibition on River Street from Lee Street West 300' on the
North Side
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
(8) Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the
following position(s):
(a) Customer Service Representative
(b) Housing Program Assistant
(c) Maintenance Worker I - Parking
January 12, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 5
ITEM NO. 5.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA) [UNTIL 8:00 P.M.].
Public Discussion will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information"
item.
ITEM NO. 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
Consider a motion setting a public hearing for January 26 on an ordinance
conditionally changing the zoning designation of approximately 61.8 acres located
south of Whispering Meadows Drive from Medium Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-8) to Factory Built Housing Residential (RFBH - 59.25 acres) and
Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12 - 2.55 acres). (REZ98-0011 )
Comment: At its October 1 meeting, by a vote of 4-2 with Chait and Shannon
voting no, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the
proposed rezoning. Staff recommended denial in a memorandum dated September
25. The applicant has subsequently agreed to a conditional zoning agreement
which addresses the concerns raised by staff.
Action:
Public hearing on an ordinance designating 2 South Linn Street as an Iowa City
Comment: At its November 12 meeting by a vote of 8-0, the Historic Preservation
Commission recommended approval of the proposed landmark desgination. At its
December 17 meeting, by a vote of 1 to 5 on a motion to approve, with Bovbjerg,
Chait, Schintler, Shannon, and Supple voting no, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended denial of the proposed designation. In a letter dated
December 1, 1998, the State Historical Society of Iowa concurred with the
assessment of the Historic Preservation Commission that the subject property
meets the local and state requirements for designation as an Iowa City Historic
Landmark. ~ ~
January 12, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 6
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Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately
0.2 acres located at 703 Benton Court from Medium Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-8) to High Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-44). (REZ98-0016)
Comment: At its November 19 meeting, by a vote of 3-3-1, Ehrhardt, Gibson and
Shannon voting no and Schintler abstaining, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended denial of the proposed rezoning. Staff recommended approval in its
October 15 report. In a letter dated November 23, the applicant asked that the
Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of 21.26 acres
located on the east side of Naples Avenue form Intensive Commercial (C1-1) to
Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone-Intensive Commercial (OSA-CI-1).
Comment: At Its November 19 meeting, by a vote of 6-1, Ehrhardt voting no, the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning and
associated Sensitive Areas Development Plan, to permit grading in Areas A and B
of the rezoning exhibit, Subject to the establishment of native plant species on the
altered slopes, and removal of area C form the plan. In its October 15 report, staff
recommends approval subject to the conditions included by the Commission.
Action: 7'~_~¢-'~.~-j ~94t-~,,/.,~
Consider an ordinance to vacate street right-of-way located east of North
Market Square Park, and south of Horace-Mann School. (VAC98-0006)
(Second consideration)
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. Staff also recommends expedited consideration.
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January 12, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 7
_, ~ f. Consider a resolution approving a final plat of Village Green Part ~a 30.85
acre, 2-lot residential subdivision with two outlots located on Wellington Drive.
(SUB98-0029)
ITEM NO. 7.
Comment: At its November 19 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of this final plat subject to staff approval of
legal papers and construction drawings. The legal papers and construction
drawings are under review. Staff recommended approval in its November 19
report.
Action: ~L~/1~z¢/----~- /, '/" ~
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING IN NAPOLEON PARK.
Comment: This project includes the construction of a pre-engineered building in the
north end of Napoleon Park. It will house the maintenance and management
operations of the Parks, Forestry, and CBD Divisions, allowing for the relocation of all
Forestry equipment and personnel from Oakland Cemetery. The building is 11,250
square feet in size, and the estimated construction cost is ~786,000. Staff requests
the public hearing be continued and the resolution deferred to January 26 to correct
discrepancies in plans and specifications
be
PUBLIC HEARING
Action: ~
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
Action: ~/~
January 12, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 8
ITEM NO. 8.
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SUMMIT STREET BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
[PROJECT NO. BRM-3715(13)--8N-52], 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: This project involves the complete removal and replacement of the Summit
Street Bridge spanning the Iowa Interstate Railroad and the reconstruction of the
Summit Street pavement between Kirkwood Avenue and Sheridan Avenue along with
installation of water main, storm sewer facilities, and sidewalk. The estimated
construction cost is $1,246,000. This project will be funded with approximately
~729,000 of Federal Aid Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program
monies and about 951 7,000 of Road Use Tax revenue and General Obligation bonds.
This project will be let by the Iowa Department of Transportation on February 16,
1999.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
ITEM NO. 9.
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SAND PIT PUMP STATION - LOWER TERMINUS PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND
PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Comment: This project includes construction of the Lower Terminus (below ground
level) of the sand pit pump station. This pump station will pump raw water from both
the Iowa River intake structure and the 18 acre sand pit to the water treatment plant.
A maximum of 3.8 million gallons per day (mgd) of river water and 1.2 mgd of sand
pit water will be available for treatment. The estimated cost is $590,000 and will be
funded with Water Revenue bonds.
PUBLIC HEARING
Action: ~._~
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
Action:
January 12, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 9
ITEM NO. 10.
CONDITIONAL CONVEYANCE OF VACATED PORTIONS OF THE OLD JOHNSON
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ADJOINING ALLEY LOCATED EAST OF NORTH
MARKET SQUARE PARK, AND SOUTH OF HORACE MANN SCHOOL, TO THE IOWA
CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROVIDING A NEARBY PUBLIC
PARK TO THE STUDENTS OF HORACE MANN SCHOO~.,/FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE
AND WITHOUT COMPENSATION.
Comment: The City Council has held a public hearing on an ordinance vacating
portions of street right-of-way located east of North Market Square Park and south of
Horace Mann School for the purpose of transferring ownership of said right-of-way to
the Iowa City School District for a park and subject to certain provisions for continued
use of the properties by the public. As this transfer of ownership is to a governmental
body for the public purpose of a park, it is proposed that said property transfer be
made without compensation pursuant to Iowa Code §364.7(3) (1997).
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
ITEM NO. 11.
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
SECTION 14, CHAPTER 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
Comment: Pursuant to Council request, the amendment of the 1997 Uniform Building
Code regarding the fee for building permits has been revised such that fees will not
increase due to amended language in the code. Also, the Historic Preservation
Commission has reviewed the amendments and does recommend adoption.
Furthermore, the foundation wall reinforcement issue has been revisited, and a
provision has been included for alternate reinforcing layout which was proposed by the
Home Builders Association of Iowa City. Staff recommends Council give this item
first consideration so that it can be adopted and implemented by March 1, 1999.
a. PUBLIC DISCUSSION
Action:
b. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING (FIRST CONSIDERATION
January 12, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 10
ITEM NO. 12.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 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. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Council held a public discussion of this item on November 17. 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. Staff recommends Council give first consideration
of this item.
ITEM NO. 13.
ITEM NO. 14.
CONSIDER 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. (FIRST
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: See Item No. 12 for comment.
Action:
CONSIDER 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. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: See Item No. 12 for comment.
Action: ~~7t-~/~~
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ITEM NO. 15.
CONSIDER 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. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
ITEM NO. 16.
Comment: See Item No. 12 for comment.
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CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAP DTE~R~~5, A~
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. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
ITEM NO. 17.
Comment: See Item No. 12 for comment.
~TA~~HORIZING
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TH
THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FOSTER ROAD
Comment: The City of Iowa City must acquire rig p sements,
and temporary construction easements to construct the Foster Road Improvements
Project. This resolution authorizes City staff to negotiate and the Mayor to sign these
documents, including authorization of condemnation if necessary. Every effort will be
made to negotiate acceptable agreements without resorting to condemnation. Prior to
proceeding with condemnation, staff will notify Council.
January 12, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 12
ITEM NO. 18.
ITEM NO. 19.
ITEM NO. 20.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND
CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, EXCLUDING
THE POTTER'S STUDIO.
Comment: The Parks and Recreation Commission and staff review fees and charges
annually, and increases are considered in order to help support the Recreation
Division's budget. A three-year plan has been established, with FYO0 fee increases
being recommended for adoption at this time, and FY01 and FY02 fee increases
tentatively identified, Some of the FYO0 increases will actually be implemented in
FY99 because the summer season begins in FY99 but continues into FYO0. The Parks
and Recreation Commission reviewed and adopted the proposed increases at their
meeting of December 9, 1998.
CONSIDER
STUDIO IN
Comment:
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE POTTER'S
THE ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER.
See above. //"'~ K"~'x4
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION/~~XECUTION OF A REVISED CHAPTER 28E
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF CORALVILLE
REGARDING CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS INVOLVING THE IOWA RIVER POWER DAM
RENOVATION PROJECT.
Comment: In Spring of 1997 Iowa City and Coralville executed a 28E Agreement
regarding the cities' respective obligations in connection with the Iowa River Power
Dam Renovation Project. Since the execution of the original agreement changes have
been made to the design of the project which affect the relative obligations of the
cities and require the execution of a revised 28E Agreement. Changes include a final
agreement on design, additional expense to Coralville for design changes to the
westerly approach walk, clarification that Iowa City is responsible for property
acquisition and acknowledgement by both parties that Iowa City will use 5th Street
Place to gain access to the dam for maintenance. Ff~e~N,~~~,
January 12, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 13
ITEM NO. 21. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR PROPERTY
~-//,:, ACQUISITION SERVICES BY ACSG, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE AIRPORT
MASTER PLAN PROJECT.
ITEM NO. 22.
ITEM NO. 23.
Comment: ACSG, Inc. has requested an increase in funding of $285,000 based on
the costs ACSG has and will incur performing property acquisition services in
connection with the Airport Master Plan Project. Ninety percent (90%) of this
additional funding is eligible for reimbursement from the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA). The Iowa City Airport Commission has approved ACSG's
request subject to approval of the FAA and the City Council authorizing said additional
funding.
Action:
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. Consideration of this item was deferred on
October 20, November 17, and December 15. Correspondence and staff
memorandum included in Council packet.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SALES TAX POLICY.
Comment: On November 17, 1998, the City Council of Iowa City adopted Resolution
98-372 requesting a special election on March 30, 1999, on the imposition of a local
sales tax and services tax. This resolution reflects the position of the 1998-1999 City
Council and formally adopts a statement of policy.
ITEM NO. 24. PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
January 12, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 14
ITEM NO. 25. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Current vacancies.
(1)
Historic Preservation Commission - Four vacancies (including one Brown
Street District and one Moffitt Cottage District representative) to fill three-
year terms ending March 29, 2002. (Terms expire for Betty Kelly, Lars
Anderson, Marc Mills, and Doris Malkmus.) (4 females and 2 males currently
serve on this Commission.)
(2)
Telecommunications Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms
ending March 13, 2002. (Terms expire for Jim Pusack and Cordell Jeppsen.)
(2 females and 1 male currently serve on this Commission.)
These appointments will be made at the February 23 Council Meeting.
ITEM NO. 26.
ITEM NO. 27.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - Consider a recommendation from the
Johnson County Board of Supervisors to appoint Russell Bennett to a term ending
December 31, 2001. (Term expired for Tom Riley.) (6 males and 3 females
currently serve on this Commission.)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION
ITEM NO. 28.
REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Manager.
b. City Attorney.
ITEM NO. 29.
ADJOURNMENT.
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l January 11
6:30p
January 12
7:00p
January 13
4:00p-6:OOp
January 14
3:o0p-6:oop
January 18
City Council Meeting Schedule and
Tentative Work Session Agendas
January 8, 1999
Monday
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
6:30p
7:10p
7:20p
7:30p
7:40p
8:00p
8:15p
8:30p
8:35p
Review Zoning Matters
Review Agenda Items
Building Code
Recreation Fees
PCRB Standard Operating Procedures
Airport Land Acquisition Program
Fiscal Year 2000 Budget
Council Chambers
Council Appointments: Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission (1)
Council Agenda/Council Time
Tuesday
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
Wednesday
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Joint Meeting - North Liberty, Coralville,
JC Board of Supervisors, School Board
Separate Agenda Posted
North Liberty City Hall
Thursday
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Budget
Senior Center Lower Level
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
Monday
I January 25
Monday
6:00p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
6:00p Conference Board Meeting - Agenda TBA
6:30p Regular Work Session - Agenda TBA
Council Chambers
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Benton Street Reconstruction
Transit Route Study
U of I Pedestrian Bridge Over Hwy 6
Transit Interchange
Goosetown Traffic Calming
Hickory Hill West
North Side Parking Meters
Water Project Update
Sidewalk Cafes
Chutes and Vaults