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Iowa City
City Council Agenda
April 6, 1999 - 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
ITEM NO. 1.
ITEM NO. 2.
CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS.
a. Allie Gnade
b. Derrick Robertson
(Shimek Elementary)
c. Sadie Smith
ITEM NO. 3.
ITEM NO. 4.
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS. -
a. D.A.R.E. Day .- 14~r-; ( ~ ~.l_,~(-~/ ~
b. Week of the Young Child - April 17-24,~,~2-~-~-k,.,~ ~
d. Fair Housing n r
a. Iowa City Kickers Soccer Clu~~ .
b. Tenant-to-Ownership Program
(1) Certificate of Achievement
(a) Certificate of Attendance - Cub Scout Pack ~220
(2) Certificate of Appreciation
ITEM NO. 5.
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - February 25
(2) Planning and Zoning Commission - March 18
b. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1) Class C Liquor License for Little Donkeys, Inc., dba Panchero's, 32 S. Clinton
St. (Renewal)
(2) Transfer a Class E Liquor License; Class C Beer Permit and Class B Wine
Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Drugtown #2 1221 N. Dodge St. to 310 N. First
Ave.
(3) Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit to Mike & Marry Enterprises, Inc., dba
Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 E. Washington St. (New)
April 6, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 2
c. Setting Public Hearings.
(1)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 20 ON 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 INCREASE OR
CHANGE THE RATES FOR FEES AND CHARGES FOR POTABLE WATER USE
AND SERVICE, WASTEWATER TREATMENT, AND SOLID WASTE CHARGES.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing on a proposed rate increase
or changes for water and wastewater fees and a decrease in refuse solid
waste fees. The hearing will be held in the Civic Center Council Chambers at
7:00 p.m., April 20, 1999, to permit public input to be heard regarding
proposed rate increases or changes for water and wastewater fees and a
decrease in the refuse solid waste fee. The new rates are scheduled to go
into effect for billings on or after August 1, 1999. The previous rate increase
went into effect on March 1, 1998.
(2) CO ER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
APRIL 2 N PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRAr'T, AND-,
ESTIMATE OF ST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF OWA AVENUE
MULTI-USE PARKIN ILITY PROJECT, DIR G THE CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID ING, IRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: This ' nue Multi-Use Parking
Facility on t ue between Linn
Street arking spaces
d. Resolutions.
(1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF BOND AND
AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY.
Comment: As part of the consideration given for property acquisitions in
connection with Willow Creek Interceptor Sewer Project, the City agreed to
indemnify and hold Jim and Mary Beth Hammes harmless on a claim for sewer
repair work at the Thatchef Mobile Home Park. The resolution authorizes the
City to purchase a bond to discharge a mechanic's lien filed against the
property of Jim and Mary Beth Hammes and authorizes the City Manager or his
designee to sign an agreement to indemnify Allied Mutual Insurance Company
for claim costs and expenses incurred associated with said claim.
April 6, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 3
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ITEM NO. 6.
(2)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MORTGAGE TO BE
SUBORDINATED TO A LIEN OF MERCANTILE BANK MIDWEST, IOWA CITY,
IOWA, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 705-707 WESTGATE STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT, IF NECESSARY.
Comment: Mercantile Bank Midwest has requested that the City approve a
Subordination Agreement for 705-707 Westgate Street. On December 31,
1998, the owner (Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship) of the property
received HOME funds in the form of a loan from the City of Iowa City. Due to a
recording error Mercantile Bank Midwest was placed as second mortgagee and
should have been first. The City of Iowa City will be placed as second
mortgagee which should have been the City's original position.
(3)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MORTGAGE TO BE
SUBORDINATED TO A LIEN OF MERCANTILE BANK MIDWEST, IOWA CITY,
IOWA, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2510 FRIENDSHIP STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT, IF NECESSARY.
Mercantile Bank Midwest has requested that the City approve a
Subordination Agreement for 2510 Friendship Street. On September 8, 1998,
the owner (Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship) of the property received
HOME funds in the form of a loan from the City of Iowa City. Due to a
recording error Mercantile Bank Midwest was placed as second mortgagee
and should have been first. The City of Iowa City will be placed as second
mortgagee which should have been the City's original position.
e. Correspondence.
(1) Paula Fatka - deer
(2) Fredine Branson (multiple signatures) - Tower Court Parking
(3) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner:
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Public Discussion will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information"
item.
April 6, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 4
ITEM NO. 7. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
ITEM NO. 8.
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Adopting and incorporating the Northeast District Plan into the Iowa City
Comprehensive Plan.
Comment: At its February 4 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the Northeast District Plan, as amended.
(1)
Public Hearing (continued from March 30)
(2) Consider a Resolution
b. Consider an ordinance amending City Code subsection 14-4B pertaining to a
change in Board of Adjustment notice requirements and incorporation of Board
powers and procedures into the Zoning Chapter. (First consideration)
Comment: At its February 4 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendments pertaining to
Board of Adjustment powers and procedures. At its meeting on February 10, by a
vote of 4-0, the Board of Adjustment concurred with the Commission's
recommendation of approval. Staff recommended approval in a memorandum
dated January 27.
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PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IAIS/CRANDIC INTERCHANGE PROJECT, STP-A-3715(12),
AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE.
Comment: This project will relocate the railroad interchange track utilized by the IAIS
and CRANDIC railroads from its existing location in the Highway 6 / Kirkwood Avenue
area in south Iowa City to a rural location in Iowa County near the Amana Colonies. The
estimated cost of the project is 9803,950 and will be funded 80% by an Iowa
Department of Transportation grant up to 91,065,646. The remaining 20% and any
additional costs will be funded by the IAIS and CRANDIC railroads.
PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
Action: 7~ / ~ ~ oj~2,_
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
April 5, 1999
City Council
Scott Kugler, Associate Planner
Additional Agenda Items - Setting Public Hearings for April 20 Regarding
Proposed Annexation and Rezoning of Scott Boulevard East, Part Three
Item 7. c.
Consider a motion setting a public hearing for April 20 on a resolution annexing
approximately 10.3 acres of property located east of Scott Boulevard at
Washington Street. (ANN99-0002)
Comment: At its April 1 meeting, by a vote of 5-1 with Bovbjerg voting no, the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
annexation. Staff recommended approval in a report dated March 18.
Co espo dence e uesting expedited nsideration attached. t~2~
Consider a motion setting ic hearing for April 20 on an ordinance ~
conditionally changing the zoning designation of approximately 14.91 acres
located east of Scott Boulevard at Washington Street from Medium Density
Single-Family Residential (RS-8), Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12),
and County Suburban Residential (RS) to Planned Development Housing Overlay
(OPDH-8; 8.36 acres), Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5; 5.43 acres),
and Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12; 1.12 acres), and a request for
a preliminary OPDH plan to allow 72 dwelling units on 8.16 acres. (REZ99-
0004)
Comment: At its April 1 meeting, by a vote of 5-1 with Bovbjerg voting no, the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
annexation, subject to conditions regarding a pedestrian connection to
undeveloped property to the east of the site, additional landscaping on the
preliminary OPDH plan, and a requirement for a tree protection plan. Staff
recommended approval subject to conditions in a report dated March 18.
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ITEM NO. 9.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DETERMINING AN AREA OF THE CITY TO BE AN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA, AND THAT THE REHABILITATION,
CONSERVATION, REDEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT, OR A COMBINATION
THEREOF, OF SUCH AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC
HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY; DESIGNATING
SUCH AREA AS APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT; AND
ADOPTING THE NORTHGATE CORPORATE PARK URBAN RENEWAL PLAN.
Comment: The designation of the Northgate Corporate Park Urban Renewal Plan as an
urban renewal area will allow the City to use tax increment financing for public
infrastructure improvements and for financial incentives to qualifying businesses. At its
meeting of February 18, 1999, by a vote of 5-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission
found that the Urban Renewal Plan conforms with the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan -
1997.
Action:
ITEM NO. 10.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THAT GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED
AND COLLECTED EACH YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE
NORTHGATE CORPORATE PARK URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AREA, IN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF JOHNSON, STATE OF IOWA, BY AND FOR THE BENEFIT
OF THE STATE OF IOWA, CITY OF IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF JOHNSON, IOWA CITY
COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OTHER TAXING DISTRICTS, BE PAID TO A
SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON LOANS, MONIES
'C WITH SAID URBAN RENEWAL
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: See item above.
ITEM NO. 11.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 8, CHAPTER 8, ENTITLED
"POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD," SECTION 3, ENTITLED "DEFINITION OF
COMPLAINT; COMPLAINT PROCESS IN GENERAL," SECTION 6, ENTITLED "POLICE
CHIEF'S REPORT TO THE BOARD; CITY MANAGER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD," AND
SECTION 7, ENTITLED "DUTIES OF THE BOARD; COMPLAINT REVIEW AND
GENERAL DUTIES," AND ADDING AN ADDITIONAL SECTION 11, ENTITLED "TIME
COMPUTATION," REGARDING THE TIME LIMIT ALLOWED FOR FILING OF
COMPLAINTS AND FOR REPORTS TO THE BOARD AND CITY COUNCIL. (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: This ordinance amends Sections 8-8-3D, 8-8o3E, 8-8-7B6, and adds a new
Section 8-8-11 of the City Code to prescribe and extend the time limits for a citizen to
file a complaint with the Board, for the Police Chief to submit his report to the Board,
and for the Board of submit its report to the City Council.
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April 6, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 6
ITEM NO. 12.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY METHANE ABATEMENT PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on March 30, 1999. No bids were
received.
Engineer's Estimate
~114,730.00
Public Works and Engineering will review the bid package and set another bid opening at
a future date. Staff memorandum included in Council packet.
Action:
ITEM NO. 13.
ITEM NO. 14.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
1999 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on March 30, 1999, and the
following bid was received:
L.L. Pelling Co.
Engineer's Estimate
North Liberty, IA
~1,123,202.07
$1,049,751.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the project to L.L. Pelling Co., of
North Liberty, IA. The project will be funded with Road Use taxes and General
Obligation bonds·
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
ERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. OF IOWA
CIT A, AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR THE SO PORT AREA DEVELOPMENT.
Comment: The City and Airpor mission desire to develop the south +17 acres of
Airport property for use as a Public Wo acility and possibly other commercial uses.
This agreement will provide consulting serwc o subdivide the +17 acres and to
provide design drawings for bidding and construction ' frastructure improvements.
The Ai.rport Commission has approve. d this agreement .and rec ends adoption of the
· , se taxes
Action:
ITEM #14
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MMS
CONSULTANTS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE SOUTH AIRPORT AREA
DEVELOPMENT.
COMMENT: The City desires to develop the south +17 acres of Airport property
for use as a Public Works Facility and possibly other commercial uses. This
agreement will provide consulting services to subdivide the +17 acres and to
provide design drawings for bidding and construction of infrastructure
improvements. The cost of the contract is $83,900 and will be funded with Road
Use taxes and General Obligation bond proceeds.
April 6, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 7
ITEM NO. 15.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY 2750 IRVING AVENUE AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 20, 1999.
Comment: The Iowa City Housing Authority has purchased a free standing
townhouse located at 2750 Irving Avenue as part of the Affordable Dream Home
Program ("ADHOP") using funds received from the sale of public housing units. (The
City is required to reinvest such proceeds to expand affordable housing opportunities
in Iowa City.) Families who earn up to 80% of the median income may qualify for a
home under the ADHOP program. The Housing Authority has received an offer to
purchase 2750 Irving Avenue from a family which meets this income qualification.
The sale is conditioned on the family receiving a real estate loan from a local financial
institution, with the City carrying a second mortgage. This sale will provide the
opportunity for below median income family to obtain ownership of their own home.
Action:
ITEM NO. 16.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 17. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
(1)
(2)
Historic Preservation Commission - Consider an appointment
unexpired term ending March 29, 2001. (Trudy Day resigned.)
and 2 males currently serve on this Commission.)
to fill an
(3 females
Public Art Advisory Committee - Consider an appointment to fill a three-year
term ending January 1, 2002 with a preference for an architect. (New
position replacing Design Review Committee representative.) (3 females and
3 males currently serve on this Committee.) Staff memorandum included in
Council packet.
ITEM NO. 18. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Current Vacancies.
(1)
Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
January 1, 2001. (Art Vincent resigned.) (7 females and 1 male currently
serve on this Commission.)
(2)
Parks and Recreation CommiSsion - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term
ending January 1, 2003. (Judith Klink resigned.) (2 females and 6 males
currently serve on this Commission.)
These appointments will be made at the May 4 Council meeting.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 6, 1999
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Addition to the April 6, 1999 Agenda
ITEM NO. 18a(3)
Police Citizen Review Board - one vacancy for an unexpired term
ending 9/1/00. (Margaret Raymond resigned) (2 females and 2
males currently serve on the board)
This appointment will be made at the May 18 Council meeting.
April 6, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 8
ITEM NO. 19.
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION
ITEM NO. 20.
ITEM NO. 21.
REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Manager.
b. City Attorney.
ADJOURNMENT.
,~ Cltl/of
IApril 5
6:30p
7:00p
City Council Meeting Schedule and
Tentative Work Session Agendas
April 2, 1999
Monday
Computer Q & A (Council Only)
Council Chambers
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Council Chambers
7:00p
7:15p
7:25p
7:45p
8:05p
8:20p
9:00p
9:10p
Review Zoning Items
Review Agenda Items
CDBG and HOME Allocations
Senior Center Space
Tower Court Parking
Transit Route Study
Consider Appointment: Historic Preservation Commission ( 1 );
Public Art Advisory Committee (1)
Council Agenda/Council Time
IApril 6
7:00p
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday I
Council Chambers
IApril 19
6:30p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday I
Council Chambers
IApril 20
7:00p
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
I May 3
6:30p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday
Council Chambers
Transit Interchange
Goosetown Traffic Calming
Gutheinz Fountain
Transit Interchange
Recycling Center
Free:Standing Signage
Public Art Funding
Energy Deregulation
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Chutes and Vaults
Hickory Hill West
Iowa Avenue Parking Garage
Stormwater
Englert Theater
Sound Permit Fees
Adopt-A-Park