HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-04-20 AgendaSubject to change as l~nalized by the City Clerk. For a t~nal olBcial copy, contact the City Clerkts Office, 356-5040.
ITEM NO. 1.
ITEM NO. 2.
Iowa City
City Council Agenda
April 20, 1999 - 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS. (Weber Elementary)
a. Anant Handa
b. Travis Meade
c. Laura Smith
ITEM NO. 3.
ITEM NO. 4.
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS.
a.
b.
C.
Census 2000
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for 'the special meetings of March 29,
March 30, and the regular meeting of April 6, as published, subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Iowa City Airport Commission - March 11
(2) Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission - March 11
(3) Iow'a City Historic Preservation Commission - March 23
(4) Iowa City Human Rights Commission - February 22
(5) Iowa City Human Rights Commission - March 29
(6) Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - March 25
(7) Planning and Zoning Commission - April 1
(8) Police Citizens Review Board - March 30
Recommendation: Receive PCRB Summary Dismissal Report/199-01.
(9) Public Art Advisory Committee - March 4
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1) Class C Liquor License for Sam's Pizza I.C., Inc., dba Sam's Pizza, 321 S.
Gilbert St. (Renewal)
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(2) Class A Liquor License for Loyal Order of Moose Iowa City Lodge #1096 dba
Loyal Order of Moose Iowa City Lodge #1096, 3151 Hwy. 6 East. (Renewal)
(3) Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart, Corp., dba DeliMart #3, 2410 Mormon Trek
Blvd. (Renewal)
(4) Class C Liquor License for GMRI, Inc. dba Red Lobster #759, 1069 Highway
1 West. (Renewal)
(5) Class B Beer Permit for Chill & Grill, Inc., dba Chill & Grill, 206 N. Linn St.
(Renewal)
(6) Resolution to issue Dancing Permit for Loyal Order of Moose Iowa City Lodge
#1096 dba Loyal Order of Moose Iowa City Lodge #1096, 3151 Hwy. 6
East. (Renewal)
Motions.
(1) CONSIDER A MOTION APPROVING ABSTRACT OF VOTERS FOR SALES
TAX ELECTION HELD MARCH 30, 1999.
(2) CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
911,253,510.10 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH I THROUGH MARCH 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
MAY 4 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA AVENUE
MULTI-USE PARKING FACILITY PROJECT, DIRECTING THE 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 will construct the Iowa Avenue Multi-Use Parking
Facility on the half block immediately south of Iowa Avenue between Linn
Street and Gilbert Street. The facility will have a total of 567 parking spaces
and 26,394 square feet of commercial space.
(2)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
MAY 4 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WESTMINSTER
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT 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 project includes upsizing the existing sanitary sewer through
Court Hill Park and Westminster Street between Friendship Street and
Washington Street to alleviate sanitary sewer surcharging problems in this
neighborhood. As a result of the sanitary sewer work, Westminster Street
paving will be removed and replaced and the existing storm sewer system
improved.
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f. Resolutions.
(1)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO A SANITARY
SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
OWNERS OF 1030 RIVER STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: A sanitary sewer line extends under the home located at 1030
River Street. In 1969, the City and the then-owner of 1030 River Street
entered into an easement agreement which outlined the parties' respective
obligations concerning the easement and any damage resulting from the
same. The current owners of the property wish to add an addition to the
home, a small part of which will extend over the sewer line. This agreement
allows such expansion but the City will have no responsibility for any damage
to the addition that may be caused by the sewer.
(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NORTH IOWA
RIVER CORRIDOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS 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 THREE STATEMENT OF LIFE LIENS, A NO-INTEREST
PROMISSORY NOTE, AND A TEN-YEAR DEPRECIATION PROMISSORY
NOTE AND A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 821 EAST CHURCH STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property located at 821 East Church Street
received assistance through the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program on
October 17, 1989, August 7, 1990, and on July 2, 1991, for the total
amount of 940,421.97. The financing was in the form of three Life Liens, a
no-interest Promissory Note and a ten-year depreciation Promissory Note and
a Rehabilitation Agreement. The loans were paid in full on April 8, 1999; thus
the lien can now be released.
(4)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND PFL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, AN IOWA
CORPORATION, CEDAR RAPIDS, 10WA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 611,
613, 615, 625, and 627 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: PFL Life Insurance Company, an Iowa corporation, has requested
that the City approve a Subordination Agreement for 611,613, 615, 625,
and 627 Iowa Avenue. On September 9, 1994, the owner of the property
received Supplementary Community Development Block Grant funds in the
form of a nine-year Agreement from the City of Iowa City. PFL Life Insurance
Company has refinanced the first mortgage with the property owner. The
property is appraised at 91 ,400,000 which provides enough equity to cover
the City's second lien position, of which was the City's original position.
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(5)
(6)
(7)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A
REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, AND A STATEMENT OF LIFE LIEN FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 510 SECOND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property located at 510 Second Avenue
received assistance through the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program for the
amount of 95,000 on July 30, 1990. The financing was in the form of a Life
Lien. The loan was paid in full on March 30, 1999; thus the lien can now be
released.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING A STATEMENT OF LIFE LIEN, A PROMISSORY NOTE, A
MORTGAGE AND A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 518 BOWERY STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property located at 518 Bowery Street received
assistance through the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program for the amounts
of 92,500 on August 10, 1989, and 919,000 on June 2, 1994. The
financing was in the form of a Life Lien and a Mortgage. The loans were paid
in full on April 13, 1999; thus the lien can now be released.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A
REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE, AND A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1704 F STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property located at 1704 F Street received
assistance through the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program for the amount of
94,675.16 on August 31, 1994. The financing was in the form of a five year,
low interest loan. The terms of the loan were satisfied on March 10, 1999;
thus the lien can now be released.
(8) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ABANDONED
BICYCLE SALE TO BE HELD MAY 8, 1999.
Comment: This resolution authorizes the Police Department to auction
recovered bicycles which the department has not been able to return to the
rightful owners. The Police Department generally has one or two auctions
per year. This is an ongoing process.
g. Correspondence.
(1) K. Jesse Singerman (ICPL Board of Trustees) - referendum
(2) Ilse Bendorf - student citizenship awards
(3) Sally Robinson - Jack Young properties
(4) Audrey and Jeffrey Knox - Tower Court parking
(5) Arthur Miller and Peter Matthes - IC Police Department/student survey
(6) Harriet Gooding - 3rd Annual Americans with Disabilities Act Observance
(7) Cynthia Parsons - building code, water regulations, refuse billing [staff
response included]
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ITEM NO. 5.
(8) John Calvin Jones - D.A.R.E.
(9) Judith Weeg - Elderly Services
(10) Keith Meyer - Cottage Bakery
(11) Civil Service Commission submitting
following position(s):
(a) Parking Operations Supervisor
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
certified lists of applicants for the
PUBLIC DISCUSSION (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
Public Discussion will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information"
item.
[UNTIL 8:00 P.M.].
ITEM NO. 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
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Consider a motion setting a public hearing for May 4 on an ordinance amending
City Code Section 14-6, "Zoning Chapter," concerning definitions and parking
requirements for carryout, delivery, and drive-through restaurants.
Comment: At its April I meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning
Staff
Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendments.
recommended approval in a memo dated March 22.
Consider a motion setting a public hearing for May 4 on an ordinance amending the
Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-12) plan for Silvercrest, a 20.87-
acre 5-lot residential subdivision including 68 assisted living units, 120
independent living units, a 40-bed medical rehabilitation facility and a 900 square
foot medical office building, located at the southeast quadrant of Scott Boulevard
and American Legion Road. (REZ99-O005)
Comment: At its April 1 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the amended OPDH-12 plan. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated April1, 1999. Correspondence from the
applicant requesting expedited consideration included in Council packet.
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Public hearing on a resolution adopting and incorporating the Northeast District
Plan into the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan (continued from March 30 and
April 6).
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.
Public hearing on an o~~ing City Code subsections 14-5H, S~
Review, and 14-6S, Performance Standards, regarding lighting standards.
Comment: At its March 18 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the code amendments for lighting standards
as recommended by staff in a report dated November 25, 1998. Correspondence
included in Council packet.
Public hearing on a resolution approving annexation of 5.55 acres located in the
northwest quadrant of American Legion Road and Taft Avenue. {ANN99-0001)
Comment: At its March 18 meeting, by a vote of 6-0-1 with Shannon abstaining,
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
annexation. Staff recommended approval in a report dated March 4 and a
memorandum dated March 11. Correspondence included in Council packet
requesting indefinite deferral.
Action:
5,55 acres located in the northwest quadrant of American Legion Road and Taft
Avenue. (REZ99-0003)
Comment: At its March 18 meeting, by a vote of 6-0-1 with Shannon abstaining,
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions of the
proposed rezoning. Staff recommended approval with conditions of the rezoning in
a report dated March 4 and a memorandum dated March 11. Correspondence
included in Council packet requesting indefinite deferral.
Action:
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Annexation of approximately 10.3 acres of property located east of Scott
Boulevard at Washington Street. (ANN99-0002)
Comment: At its April I 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. Letter from
applicant requesting expedited consideration previously distributed to Council.
(1) Public Hearing
(2)
Consider a Resolution Approving
h. Conditionally changing the zoning designation of approximately 14.83 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; 8.37 acres), Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5; 5.63 acres),
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preliminary OPDH i n I s
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 rezoning,
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. Letter from applicant requesting expedited
consideration previously distributed to Council.
(1) Public Hearing ~ ~
(2)
Co?/s;r an Or~ce (First consideration)
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ITEM NO. 7.
i. 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. (Second 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.
j. Consider a resolution approving a preliminary and final plat ;~s, a
43.4-acre, two-lot residential subdivision with one outlot located in Fringe Area B
at 4872 American Legion Road.
Comment: At its March 18 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission, by a
vote of 6-0, recommended approval of the proposed subdivision. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated March 18.
Action:
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE FYO0 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, INCLUDING THE
FY00 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME) BUDGET, FOR IOWA CITY.
Comment: The Housing and Community Development Commission has held four
public meetings regarding the formation of the FY00 Annual Action Plan budget
recommendation to the City Council. The US Department of Housing and Urban
Development requires a public hearing and approval of an Annual Action Plan by the
City Council for this funding.
HUD by May 15, 1999.
Action: ~//~/'~
The FY00 Ann al Action Plan must be submitted to
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ITEM NO. 8.
PUBLIC HEARING 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 hearing is 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.
Action:
ITEM NO. 9.
ITEM NO. 10.
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CONVEYENCE OF 2750 IRVING AVENUE.
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.
Although' the City has received an offer to purchase this townhouse from a family who
meets the income qualification, staff recommends continuation of the public hearing and
deferral of this item until May 4, 1999, because the family has not yet received a letter
of commitment from a local financial institution. The sale of the townhouse is
conditioned on the family receiving a real estate loan from a local financial institution,
with the City carrying a second mortgage.
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CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THAT GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES LV'~~IED
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
ADVANCED TO AND INDEBTEDNESS, INCLUDING BONDS ISSUED OR TO BE
ISSUED, INCURRED BY SAID CITY IN CONNETION WITH SAID URBAN RENEWAL
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Adoption of this ordinance establishes the mechanism which will allow the
City to use tax increment financing for public infrastructure improvements and for
financial incentives to qualifying businesses in the Northgate Corporate Park Urban
Renewal Plan Area.
Action:
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ITEM NO. 11.
ITEM NO. 12.
ITEM NO. 13.
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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. (PASS AND
ADOPT)
Comment: This ordinance amends Sections 8-8-3D, 8-8-3E, 8-8-786, 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.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING FEES AND TI FOR SOUND
EQUIPMENT PERMITS.
Comment: This resolution eliminates fees associated with sound equipment permits.
Staff recommends continuing the permit process and enforcement of regulations
associated with the noise ordinance. Staff memorandum included in Council packet.
Action: ,
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND MIP LESSEE, L.P. CONCERNING THE DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PHASE
2 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Comment: The proposed agreement grants the City permission to construct and
maintain certain streetscape improvements on Holiday Inn property at City expense.
As part of the streetscape improvement project, the City's contractor will also
construct improvements to the Holiday Inn outdoor service area at the expense of the
owner's of the Holiday Inn. Staff memorandum included in Council packet.
Action:
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ITEM NO. 14.
ITEM NO. 15.
ITEM NO. 16.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DIRECTING SALE OF $9,200,000 WATER REVENUE
BONDS.
Comment: Bids were received at 11 a.m. on April 20, 1999, for the sale of
99,200,000 of Water Revenue Bonds. This resolution ratifies and confirms the actions
of the City Clerk and Finance Director in the determination of the most favorable bid.
A completed resolution will be presented to the City Council at the formal meeting the
evening of April 20, 1999. Bond proceeds will be used to pay costs of extending,
improving, and equipping the water utility of the city. Projects included are site work
at the new water plant site and peninsula, water mains, collector wells, sand pit pump
station, Iowa River Dam engineering and issuance costs.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER, WASTEWATER, SOLID
WASTE AND RECYCLING CHARGES, INCLUDING FEES AND PENALTIES, TO
JOHNSON COUNTY FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY
TAX.
Comment: This resolution authorizes the filing of a lien against properties for
delinquent water, wastewater, solid waste, and/or recycling services, including fees
and penalties. A memorandum dated April 5, 1999, was sent to Council explaining the
utility collection system procedures. On March 19, 1999, letters were mailed to each
property owner and tenant, if applicable, listed in Exhibit B, notifying them of the date
for the Council's consideration of the resolution. After the resolution is moved for
adoption, property ~_~~ permitted to be heard concerning the unpaid
charges.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
KIWANIS PARK DEVELOPMENT AND TY'N CAE STORMWATER PROJECT.
Comment: The bids for this project were opened April 20, 1999, at 10:30 a.m. The
project involves development of Kiwanis Park and modifications to the Ty'n Cae
stormwater management basin. Estimated construction cost is 9268,300. A
summary of the bids received and a staff recommendation will be presented at the
meeting. ~ ~
Action:
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ITEM NO. 17.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO JOIN IN
CERTAIN LITIGATION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT.
ITEM NO. 18.
Comment: This resolution authorizes the City of Iowa City to proceed with certain
litigation if the City Council authorizes such" i~t~2the executive session
scheduled for Monday, April 19, 1999. ;
PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 19.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Previously-Announced 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.
(3) Police Citizens Review Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
September 1, 2000. (Margaret Raymond resigned.) (2 females and 2 males
currently serve on this Board.) Correspondence included in Council packet.
This appointment will be made at the May 18 Council meeting.
ITEM NO. 20.
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION
ITEM NO. 21.
REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Manager.
b. City Attorney.
ITEM NO. 22.
ADJOURNMENT.
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City Council Meeting Schedule and
Tentative Work Session Agendas
April 16, 1999
I April 19
6:30p
6:50p
IApril 20
7:00p
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
6:30p Executive Session
Pending and Imminent Litigation
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
6:50p
7:30p
7:50p
8:10p
8:40p
8:50p
Review Zoning Items
Review Agenda Items
Recycling Center
Stormwater Management
Chauncey Swan Fountain
Council Agenda/Council Time
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Monday
Council Chambers
Council Chambers
Tuesday
Council Chambers
IApril 22
4:00p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Joint Meeting - Coralville, North Liberty,
School District, Supervisors
Thursday
Montgomery Hall
Johnson County Fair Grounds
I May 3
6:30p
7:00p
Computer Q & A (Council Only)
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday
Council Chambers
Council Chambers
I May 4
7:00p
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
IMay 17
6:30p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday
Council Chambers
Goosetown Traffic Calming
Transit Interchange
Energy Deregulation
Airport Terminal
Council Goals
Adopt-A-Park
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Chutes and Vaults
Hickory Hill West
Englert Theater
Free-Standing Signage
Iowa Avenue Parking Garage