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Iowa CIty
City Council Agenda
February 23, t999 - 7:00 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS.
ITEM NO. 3.
OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARD
· Ilse Bendorf · Ben Kuenster
· Scan Jezevvski
(Regina Elementary).
ITEM NO. 4.
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS.
a. Sertoma's Freedom Week - March 22-26
ITEM NO. 5.
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of February 9, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
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(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
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(12)
Iowa City Human Rights Commission - December 21
Iowa City Human Rights Commission - January 25
Iowa City Human Rights Commission - February 8
Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - January 28
Parks and Recreation Commission - January 13
Planning and Zoning Commission - January 21
Planning and Zoning Commission - February 4
Police Citizens Review Board - February 9
Public Art Advisory Committee - January 22
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - January 20
Recommendation to Council: Remove the Parks and Recreation seat on the
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission and to revise RNAC's by-laws to
change their membership to 10 members.
Rules Committee - January 29
Senior Center Commission - January 19
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Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1) Class C Liquor License for SG of Iowa City, Inc., dba Jimmy's Bistro, 325 E.
Washington St. (Renewal)
(2) Outdoor Service Area for SG of Iowa City, Inc., dba Jimmy's Bistro, 325 E.
Washington St. (Renewal)
(3) Class C Liquor License for Sushi Po Po Corporation, Inc., dba Sushi Po Po,
225 Mormon Trek Blvd. (Renewal)
(4) Class B Wine Permit for Devotay, Inc., dba Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.
(Renewal)
(5) Special Class C Liquor License for Devotay, Inc., dba Devotay, 117 N. Linn
St. (Renewal)
(6) Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #3, 1201 N. Dodge St.
(Renewal)
(7) Class B Wine Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #3, 1201 N. Dodge St.
(Renewal)
(8) Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #3, 1201 N. Dodge St.
(New)
(9) Class B Beer Permit for Pizza Hut of America, Inc., dba Pizza Hut #402005,
1921 Keokuk St. (Renewal)
(10) Permanent Transfer of a Class C Beer Permit for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba Tobacco
Outlet Plus, 86 Sturgis Corner Dr. to 923 S. Riverside Dr.
(11) Class B Beer Permit for CCB Investments, LC, dba Maid-Rite, 1705 S. First
Ave. (New)
(12) Resolution to issue a Cigarette Permit for Hilltop Tavern ,LTD. dba Mabel's,
1578 S First Ave. (New)
Motions.
(1)
CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$13,248,185.69 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY I THROUGH JANUARY
31, 1999, 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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
MARCH 2 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1999 ASPHALT
RESURFACING PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: This bi-annual project involves the asphalt resurfacing and the
chip sealing of various streets throughout Iowa City.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
MARCH 2 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY
TRANSIT FACILITY METHANE ABATEMENT PROJECT, PHASE I, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: This project involves drilling three horizontal collector runs under
the transit facility to extract the methane from under the building footprint.
f. Resolutions.
(1)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK
AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, 10WA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 435 - 437 SOUTH SUMMIT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Iowa State Bank and Trust Company has requested that the City
approve a Subordination Agreement for 435 - 437 South Summit Street. On
October 30, 1990, the owners of the property received a $17,000 ten-year
declining balance loan. Iowa State Bank and Trust Company has refinanced
the first mortgage with the property owners. The property is appraised at
$185,000 which provides enough equity to cover the City's second lien
position, of which was the City's original position.
(2)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2014 HANNAH JO COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property located at 2014 Hannah Jo Court
received assistance through the City's Downpayment Assistance Program for
the amount of 93,000 on October 31, 1996. The financing was in the form
of a Mortgage. The loan was paid off on February 12, 1999; thus the lien
can now be released.
(3)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR AUDITOR'S PARCEL 98068.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
(4)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WATER MAIN
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR IDYLLWILD CONDOMINIUMS (BUILDINGS 15-
18).
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
Correspondence,
(1) John Veit - New York police
(2) Karen Schemmel (IC Chamber of Commerce) - 8th Annual Business Fair
{3) Betty Sedlacek - deer and First Avenue extension
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ITEM NO. 6.
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(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
Kevin Bycroft - deer
Suzanna Hermans - deer
18 signatures - deer
20 signatures - recycling
Nazen Median - deer
Pam Gillett - deer
Gee Rabe - deer
Jane Odin - deer
Sheri McMichael - Special Olympics
Civil Service Commission submitting
following position(s):
certified lists of applicants for the
r~ ~n~n/(a) Animal Control Officer
r___.~,~.~fc (b) Maintenance Worker - Transit
E OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
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. 7. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
Consider a motion setting a public hearing for March 23 on an ordinance changing
the zoning designation of approximately 8.08 acres located at the west termini of
Langenberg Avenue and Hemingway Lane from Medium Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-8) to Planned Development Housing Overlay/Medium Density Single-
Family Residential (PDH-8). (REZ98-0018)
Comment: At its February 4 meeting, by a vote of 4-2 with Bovbjerg and Ehrhardt
voting no, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
proposed rezoning subject to conditions, as recommended by staff. The staff
recommendation is contained in its report dated January 21.
Action:
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ITEM NO. 8.
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.
(1) Public Hearing (continued from January 26)
(2) Consider an Ordinance (First consideration)
Consider an ordinance changing the zoning designation of 21.26 acres located on
the east side of Naples Avenue from Intensive Commercial (C1-1) to Sensitive
Areas Overlay Zone-Intensive Commercial (OSA-CI-1). (Pass and adopt)
Comment: At its November 19 meeting, by a vote of 6-1, Ehrhardt voting no, the
Planning and Zoning C'ommission 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. Staff
has received a plan that conforms with the Planning and Zoning Commission's
recommendation.
PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED OPERA~/~R THE
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1999, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000, THE PROPOSED THREE-
YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AND ALSO THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2003.
Comment: This public hearing is to allow public comment on the FY2000 Proposed
Operating Budget, the three-year Financial Plan and multi-year Capital Improvements
Program (CIP) through Fiscal Year 2003. Detailed information on the budget will be
available for public inspection on February 12, 1999. Revisions made during the
budget process were outlined in a staff memorandum dated February 12, 1999.
Action: ~ ~2/'~.2
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ITEM NO. 9.
AMENDMENT TO THE 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.
Comment: At their January 21 meeting, the Housing and Community Development
Commission voted to approve an additional allocation of 960,000 in FY99 HOME
funds to Riverview Place Apartments LP. These funds were needed to leverage State
HOME funds that had been committed to the project. A public hearing is being held to
comply with the Citizen Participation Plan requirements outlined in CITY STEPS. Staff
memorandum included in Council packet.
PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
ITEM NO. 10.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVER STREET / WOOLF AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION
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 involves the reconstruction of the River Street pavement
between N. Riversidle Drive and WooIf Avenue, the reconstruction of the WooIf
Avenue pavement from Rider Street to approximately 300' north of River Street, and
the installation of water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and Phase II of the
Riverside/Arts Campus storm sewer improvements. The estimated construction cost
is 92,193,000 of which approximately 9600,000 will be funded by The University of
Iowa. Iowa City's share of the cost will be funded with Road Use Tax revenue and
General Obligation bonds.
PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
Action: ~///,~
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ITEM NO. 11.
ITEM NO. 12.
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ITEM NO. 13.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED
."PARKING REGULATIONS," ARTICLE 4, ENTITLED "GENERAL PARKING
RESTRICTIONS," SECTION H, ENTITLED "IN EXCESS OF FORTY-EIGHT HOURS"
REGARDING THE STORAGE OF VEHICLES ON STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC
PROPERTY. (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: Section 9-4-4H currently prohibits any vehicle from being parked or
remaining "at the same location upon any street, alley or public ground at any time for
a period longer than forty eight (48) hours." The issue has arisen as to what
constitutes "the same location." This amendment specifies that a vehicle must be
moved at least twenty feet (20') in order to comply with the ordinance. Requiring a
vehicle to be moved at least twenty feet (20') is consistent with one of the purposes
of the ordinance, which is to allow for general street cleaning and snow removal.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE
ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION
6B THEREIN TO REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT ON NAPLES AVENUE FROM THE CITY
LIMIT TO THE INTERSECTION WITH IOWA HIGHWAY 1. (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: Currently this portion of roadway does not have a posted speed limit,
which defaults to 55 mph during daylight hours and 50 mph during non-daylight
hours. As the adjacent property continues to develop and conflict points and
driveways are introduced, the existing speed limit is inappropriate. Because of sight
distance limitation, staff's recommendation is to reduce the speed limit to 35 mph.
Because Naples Avenue from the corporate limits to the intersection with Iowa
Highway 1 is under the joint jurisdiction of Iowa City and Johnson County, the speed
limit must be adopted jointly by the Iowa City City Council and the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors considered this
matter at their February 2, 1999, work session.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AMENDED BY-LAWS FOR THE PUBLIC ART
ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Comment: By a vote of 6-0, the Public Art Advisory Committee recommended
approval of amended by-laws at their December 3, 1998, meeting. The Rules
Committee reviewed the proposed amendments and referred the by-laws back to the
Public Art Advisory Committee. The Public Art Advisory Committee recommended
approval by a vote of 6-0 at their February 11, 1999, meeting of the by-laws as
revised by the Rules Committee. Consideration deferred on February 9.
Action:
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ITEM NO. 14.
ITEM NO. 15.
ITEM NO. 16.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CALLS TO ARTISTS FOR TWO
SCULPTURES IN THE DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN MALL.
Comment: The Public Art Advisory Committee has chosen the placement of two
permanent sculptures on the sculpture pads in the Downtown Pedestrian Mall as the
remaining public art project for FY99. There are two Calls to Artists - one targeting
Iowa artists and one to be advertised nationally. Both Calls and the budgets included
therein are recommended by the Committee for approval, after a public discussion
held February 4, 1999.
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SAND PIT
PUMP STATION - LOWER TERMINUS PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was on February 16, 1999, at 10:30 a.m.
and the following bid was received:
Reynolds, Inc., Orleans, IN
Engineer's Estimate
799,325
9590,000
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the project to Reynolds, Inc. of
Orleans, IN. Funding will be from water revenue bonds.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHOR~ TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
COLLEGE STREET PEDESTRIAN MALL WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was on February 16, 1999, at 10:30 a.m.
and the following bid was received:
Project with
Bore & Jack
Installation
Project with
Directional Drilling
Installation
Maxwell Const, Inc., Iowa City, IA
Engineer's Estimate
9254,345 9249,775
9203,650
Public Works and Engineering recommend deferring award of the project to the March 2,
1999, Council meeting at which time bids for the Phase II Downtown Streetscape will
have been received.
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ITEM NO. 17.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING IN NAPOLEON PARK.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was on February 17, 1999, at 2:00 p.m.
and the following bids, including four alternates, were received:
McCommas-Lacina Construction, Iowa City, IA
Clinton Engineering Co., Clinton, IA
Selzer-Werderitsch Construction, Iowa City, IA
Frye Builders & Associates, Muscatine, IA
Henningsen Construction, Atlantic, IA
Abild Construction, Cedar Rapids, IA
H. Eugene Smith Construction, Mt. Pleasant, IA
First Commercial Construction, Burlington, IA
Architect's Estimate
$871,105
$882,170
~898,500
$917,600
$962,400
$969,688
$985,020
$1,025,870
$980,000
ITEM NO. 18.
It is recommended that the contract be awarded to McComas-Lacina Construction for
the low total bid of $871,105 (including four alternates). This project will be funded
by General Obligation Bonds, Road Use Taxes, and the General Fund.
Action:
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
[IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 19.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
March 29, 2001. (Trudy Day resigned. [Correspondence included in Council
packet]) (3 females and 2 males currently serve on this Commission.)
This appointment will be made at the April 6 Council meeting.
ITEM NO. 20. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
a. Historic Preservation Commission - Consider four appointments (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,
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Telecommunications Commission - Consider two appointments 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.)
ITEM NO. 22.
REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Manager.
b. City Attorney.
ITEM NO. 23.
ADJOURNMENT.
February 22
4:30p
City Council Meeting Schedule and
Tentative Work Session Agendas
February 19, 1999
Monday
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
4:30p
5:30p
6:00p
6:30p
6:40p
6:50p
7:20p
7:30p
7:40p
7:50p
8:00p
Council Chambers
Joint Meeting with Planning and Zoning Commission
Break
Conference Board Meeting
Review Zoning Items (10)
Review Agenda Items
Transit Route Study
FY99 Landfill Grant Program Projects
Deer Management Update
Consider Appointments: Historic Preservation (4); Telecommunications
Commission (2)
Council Agenda/Council Time
Laserfiche Refresher
February 23
7:00p
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
March 1
6:30p
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday
Council Chambers
I March 2
7:00p
SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
March 22
6:30p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday
Council Chambers
I March 23
7:00p
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
IApril 5
6:30p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Transit Interchange
Goosetown Traffic Calming
Monday
Council Chambers
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Chutes and Vaults