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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-05-18 AgendaSubject to change as fi'na]ized b)' the C)'tj' Clerk. For a final ofi~'ciM cop)~ contact the City Clerk's Ofti'ce, 3 ~6-5040. ITEM NO. 1. ITEM NO. 2. ITEM NO. 3. Iowa City City Council Agenda May 18, 1999 - 7:00 p.m. Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street CALL TO ORDER. ROLL CALL. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS. a. Pride Month - June CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED. a. Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meeting of May 4, and the regular meeting of May 4, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions. (1) Iowa City Board of Adjustment - April 14 (2) Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - March 25 (3) Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - April 7 (4) Parks and Recreation Commission - April 14 (5) Planning and Zoning Commission - April 15 (6) Police Citizens Review Board - April 27 (7) Police Citizens Review Board - April 28 (8) Police Citizens Review Board - May 11 Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (1) Class C Liquor License for Pershell, Corp., dba Colonial Lanes, 2253 Old Hwy 218 S. (Renewal) (2) Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Caf~, Inc., dba Linn Street Caf~, 121 N. Linn St. (Renewal) (3) Class C Liquor License for Weeks-Van Eck VFW Post 3949 dba Weeks-Van Eck VFW Post 3949, 609 Highway 6 East. (Renewal) (4) Class C Liquor License for OM, Inc., dba Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St. (Renewal) (5) Class C Beer permit for FAP Enterprises dba Gasby's Downtown, 114 E. Washington St. (Renewal) (6) Class C Beer Permit for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba Tobacco Outlet Plus #537, 923 S. Riverside Dr. (Renewal) May :t8, Z999 City of Zowa City Page 2 (7) (8) (9) (lo) (11) (12) Class C Beer Permit for Nordstrom Oil Co. dba Dubuque Street HandiMart, 204 N. Dubuque St. (Renewal) Class B Wine Permit for Nordstrom Oil Co. dba Dubuque Street HandiMart, 240 N. Dubuque St. (Renewal) Class C Liquor License for Quzer, Inc., dba Shakespeare's, 819 First Ave. (New) Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor license for Gasthaus, Inc., dba Jirsa's, 819 First Ave. Refund an unused portion of a Class E Beer Permit for Randall's International, Inc., dba Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1 West. Refund an unused portion of a Class E Liquor License for Randall's International, Inc., dba Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1 West. d. Motions. (1) CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF 510,082,893.70 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL1 THROUGH APRIL 30, 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 RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 15 ON PROPOSED ROUTE CHANGES FOR IOWA CITY TRANSIT. Comment: Comments were received at a public meeting in the Public Library on May 8, 1999, and at the May 18 City Council meeting. However, Resolution 94-47 sets forth provisions for a public hearing authorized by City Council. This resolution sets a public hearing in compliance with the resolution. (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 15 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW CREEK TRAIL PHASE II 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 entails the construction of a bicycle/pedestrian trail from the intersection of Mormon Trek Boulevard/Westwinds Drive, through Willow Creek Park, past Kiwanis Park and continuing on to Willow Creek Drive. It also includes the reconstruction and some rerouting of the existing trail within Willow Creek Park, between Teg Drive and Burry Drive. May :~8, ~999 City of Iowa City Page 3 f. Resolutions. (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND IOWA CITY COFFEE CO., D/B/A THE JAVA HOUSE FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE (RENEWAL) (2) Comment: Iowa City Coffee Company, (The Java House), has filed an application (including fees) for permission to operate a sidewalk caf~ on the public right-of-way in front of 211Y2 E. Washington Street. City staff inspected the area and recommend approval. A memorandum from the staff design review committee is included in Council packet. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND LORA M. ALBERHASKY FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1A IN THE TO-BE-CONSTRUCTED IOWA AVENUE MULTI-USE PARKING FACILITY AND TO DISPOSE OF UNIT 1A IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 2, 1999. (3) Comment: The Iowa Avenue Multi-Use Parking Facility Project requires the acquisition of Lora M. Alberhasky's property located at 14 S. Linn Street. The City and Ms. Alberhasky have been negotiating an agreement whereby the City will purchase said property and Ms. Alberhasky will in turn purchase a commercial condominium unit in the new Iowa Avenue Multi-Use Parking Facility. In accordance with Section 364.7 of the Iowa Code, this resolution gives notice of the City Council's intent to enter into a purchase agreement for said condominium unit and dispose of the condominium unit in accordance therewith and sets a public hearing on the same. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 60 REGAL LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (4) Comment: The City is reaffirming that it has indeed released the Housing Rehabilitation mortgages for the 60 Regal Lane property and thus insures that there is no outstanding lien or obligation due to the City of Iowa City of any type or description on this particular property. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 830 EAST COLLEGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: The owner of the property located at 830 East College Street received assistance through the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program for the amount of $10,000 on August 23, 1988. The financing was in the form of a Statement of Life Lien. The loan was paid off on May 3, 1999; thus the lien can now be released. g. Correspondence. (1) Dan Bucher - parking meters May 18~ :L999 City of Zowa City Page 4 ITEM NO. 4. (2) David Rust - traffic calming (3) John Castle (US Department of the Army) - Memorial Day ceremony (4) Patty Mishler - Iowa City Public Library (5) Evelyn Kral - deer (6) Terri Byers - transit (7) Marlyn Mather - transit (8) Katherine Kalan - transit (9) James Surratt - transit (10) Susan Barta - transit (11 ) Kathy Neal - transit (12) Gloria Lacina - transit (13) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: (a) Designation of Handicapped Parking on the East Side of the 10 Block of South Linn Street (b) Installation of Metered Spaces on Clinton Street from Market Street to Church Street (c) Modification of Loading Zone on 300 N Clinton Street (d) Modification of Existing Handicapped Parking Space on 200 East Washington (14) Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): (a) Parking Enforcement Attendant END 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. 5. PUBLIC DISCUSSION (PROPOSED TRANSIT ROUTE CHANGES) [1 HOUR LIMIT]. Comment: Maps of the proposed route changes are on file for public examination in the Office of the City Clerk (Civic Center), in all of Iowa City's Transit buses, and at the Iowa City Public Library. May 18, 1999 City of Zowa City Page 5 ITEM NO. 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. bm Consider a motion setting a public hearing for June 15 on an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation of approximately 7.46 acres from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-8) and the approval of a preliminary OPDH Plan for 72 residential dwelling units on property located at the east terminus of Court Street. (REZ99-O006) Comment: At its May 6 meeting, by a vote of 5-2 with Bovbjerg and Ehrhardt voting no, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning, subject to a condition that would limit full development of the property until Arlington Drive is connected to Court Street. its report dated April 15. Staff recommended approval in Consider a motion setting a public hearing for June 15 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article O, Sign Regulations, by changing the requirements regarding the number of freestanding signs on lots with over 300 feet of frontage. Comment: It is anticipated that the Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on this item at its May 20 or June 3 meeting. Staff recommended approval of the proposed amendments in a memorandum dated May 6. Action: Consider a motion setting a public hearing for June 15 on an ordinance vacating a 10-foot wide right-of-way located along the west line of property located at 1033 E. Washington Street. (VAC99-0002) Comment: At its May 6 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the vacation. Staff recommended approval in its report dated May 6. Action: Public hearing on a resolution 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. Correspondence included in Council packet. Staff response included in Council packet. ~__~.~2~,~4¢/.2 May :Z8~ :Z999 City of Zowa City Page 6 e. Consider an ordinance amending City Code Section 14-6, "Zoning Chapter," concerning definitions and parking requirements for carryout, delivery, and drive- through restaurants. (First consideration) Comment: At its April 1 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendments. Staff recommended approval in a memorandum dated March 22. ~,~'-~C' f. Consider an ordinance amending the Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-12) plan for Silvercrest, a 21.53-acre 5-lot residential subdivision including 68 assisted living units, 120 independent living units, a 40-bed medical rehabilitation facility and a 9,000 square foot medical office building, located at the southeast quadrant of Scott Boulevard and American Legion Road. (REZ99- 0005) (Second consideration) 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 previously distributed. ...... ~2=~-..~:../~-'-Z- .......g. Consider a resolution approving an amended preliminary plat of Silvercrest, a 21.53 acre, 5-lot residential subdivision located at the southeast quadrant of Scott Boulevard and American Legion Road. (SUB99-0005) Comment: At its April 1 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat. approval in its report dated April 1. Action: ')'~~/~ Staff recommended h. Consider an ordinance amending City Code subsections 14-5H, Site Plan Review, and 14-6S, Performance Standards, regarding lighting standards. (Second consideration) 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 standar~/~~ l May 18, 1999 City of Zowa City Page 7 Consider an ordinance 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), and Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12; .83 acres), and a request for a preliminary OPDH plan to allow 74 dwelling units on 8.16 acres. (REZ99-0004) (Second consideration) 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. Additional landscaping has been incorporated into the plan, and a conditional zoning agreement addresses the pedestrian connection and tree protection issues. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions in a report dated March 18. Letter from applicant requesting expedited consideration previously distributed to Council. Consider a resolution approving a preliminary plat of Scott Boulevard East, Part Three, a 9.50 acre, three-lot residential subdivision located on the east side of Scott Boulevard at Washington Street. (SUB99-0002) 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 preliminary plat. Staff recommended approval in a report dated March 18. Action: ~/2"~~t~7-c) Consider a resolution approving a preliminary plat of Kennedy Subdivision, a 40.2 acre, four-lot residential subdivision with three outlots located in Johnson County at 3762 Osage Street S.W. (SUB99-0007) Comment: At its May 6 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat, subject to review and approval of the plat by the appropriate fire department and the establishment of a fire rating for the subdivision. Staff recommended approval in its report dated May 6. Action: May :t8, :Z999 City of Zowa City Page 8 ITEM NO. 7. AMENDMENTS TO THE FY99 OPERATING BUDGET. Comment: The public hearing is held to receive public comment regarding the proposed FY99 budget amendment. The amendment includes both the Operating and Capital Improvement Program budgets for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999. State law requires that cities amend their annual budget by May 31. (1) Public Hearing , - ITEM NO. 8. (2) Consider a Resolution Approving % PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCESSION/RESTROOM BUILDINGS AT THE IOWA CITY KICKERS SOCCER PARK, 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 construction of two new buildings at the Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park. Each building will be approximately 1750 square feet in size, and will include a concession sales area, restrooms, storage and an officials/first aid room. Total estimated construction cost is ~350,000. The Kickers organization is contributing 8160,000 toward funding this project, with the remainder coming from G.O. Bonds. ( 1 ) Public Hearing (2) Consider a Resolution Approving I May 18, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 9 ITEM NO. 9. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER THIRD FLOOR ADDITION AND FIRST FLOOR RENOVATIONS 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 addition of a third floor to the Civic Center North wing into which Public Works/Engineering and Document Services will move. It also involves the remodeling and addition of space to the offices of the City Clerk, Personnel and Housing Authority. This construction will add 5,775 square feet to the Civic Center. The Architect's estimated cost is $1,390,000. This project will be funded with General Obligation bonds. (1) Public Hearing ITEM NO. 10. ITEM NO. 11. (2) Consider a Resolution Approving CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THE EAST CENTRAL IOWA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING A MEMORANDUM OF EQUIPMENT TRANSFER FOR PARATRANSIT VEHICLES. Comment: The City of Iowa City, the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG), and the Iowa Department of Transportation have determined that paratransit vehicles operated by Johnson County SEATS in Iowa City which are currently owned by ECICOG should be owned by the City of Iowa City. This agreement effects the transfer of eleven paratransit vehicles from ECICOG to the City of Iowa City. A residual seller's interest of $19,627 will be paid by the City of Iowa City to ECICOG prior to June 30, 1999. The vehicles will continue to be operated by Johnson County SEATS in accordance with the April 13, 1998, agreement between the City of Iowa City and Johnson County. Staff memorandum included in Council packet. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY SEATS FOR THE LEASE OF PARATRANSIT VEHICLES TO BE OPERATED WITHIN IOWA CITY. Comment: This lease agreement provides for the operation of eleven paratransit vehicles by Johnson County SEATS which are owned by the City of Iowa City, under the terms of the April 13, 1998, agreement between Iowa City and Johnson County for complementary paratransit service. Action: May 18, 1999 City of Zowa City Page 10 ITEM NO. 12. ITEM NO. 13. ITEM NO. 14. ITEM NO. 15. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CITY CODE ENTITLED "LIMITATION ON (SECOND CONSIDERATION) SECTION 1-9-2 OF THE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS." Comment: Section 1-9-2 of the City Code prohibits campaign contributions by persons in excess of $50. The City Attorney has determined that this provision will not withstand constitutional challenge and recommends that it be repealed. Staff recommends expedited consideration. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TI 3, "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE, TO INCREASE WASTEWATER SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: The proposed ordinance for wastewater service charges and fees increases rates by 10%. The effective date is for billings on or after August 1, 1999. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE, TO INCREASE WATER SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: The proposed ordinance for water service charges and fees increases rates by 15%. The effective date is for billings on or after August 1, 1999. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION%g~,~ FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES, AND PENALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE, TO CHANGE VARIOUS RATES FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: The proposed ordinance includes a decrease in rates from $11.00 per month. Action: $11.55 to May 18, 1999 City of Zowa City Page 11 ITEM NO. 16. ITEM NO. 17. ITEM NO. 18. .... ~i!cT CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT FUNDS. Comment: The City Council allocated $25,000 for Fiscal Year 2000 for the purpose of funding grants to neighborhood associations so that they could make improvements in their neighborhood. The Neighborhood Council has solicited, selected, and recommends that funding of six applications from neighborhood associations and seeks the City Council's review and approval of this recommendation. Action: CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY STREET AND WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - DIVISION 1: FOSTER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND DIVISION 2: WATER FACILITY SITE DEVELOPMENT - PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Comment: The bid opening for this project was following bids were received: Langman Construction, Inc. Maxwell Construction, Inc. Barbarossa & Sons, Inc. Peterson Contractors, Inc. Rock Island, IL Iowa City, IA Osseo, MN Reinbeck, IA held on May 5, 1999 and the $4,946,238.00 $5,196,553.77 $5,350,946.50 $5,551,613.39 Engineer's Estimate $6,353,000.00 Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the project to Langman Construction, Inc. of Rock Island, IL. The project will be funded by General Obligation Bonds, Water Revenue Bond proceeds, and Road Use Tax funds. Action: CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY STREET AND WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - DIVISION 1: FOSTER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND DIVISION 2: WATER FACILITY SITE DEVELOPMENT - PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Comment: This agreement authorizes Howard R. Green Company to provide construction administration, construction inspection, and construction survey services related to the project. The total cost of the services is $485,000 and will be funded by Water Revenue Bond proceeds and Road Use Tax funds. Staff memorandum included in Council packet. Act i o n: 2'L May :Z8, :Z999 City of Zowa City Page :Z2 ITEM NO. 19. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER DAM RENOVATION. Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on May 12, 1999 and the following bids were received: Cramer and Associates, Inc. United Contractors, Inc. Taylor Construction, Inc. Jensen Road Company Iowa Bridge & Culvert, Inc. Schmidt Construction Co., Inc. Engineer's Estimate Des Moines, IA Johnston, IA New Vienna, IA Des Moines, IA Washington, IA Winfield, IA $1,890,517.00 $1,933,207.30 $1,977,361.00 $2,417,439.00 $2,719,592.50 $2,743,562.00 $1,501,400.00 Staff does not recommend awarding of the project. The project will be funded by Water Revenue Bond proceeds, Road Use Taxes, and a $150,000 REAP Grant. Staff memorandum included in Council packet. ,,~_.-_~t2 ITEM NO. 20. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING. Comment: At their May 13, 1999, Airport Commission meeting, members reviewed bids for the renovation of the Airport Terminal Building. Plans for this renovation were discussed at the Council meeting on March 29, 1999. The following bids were received which include the cost of installing an elevator to make the second floor of the building accessible to the public: Selzer Werderitsch Hillebrand Construction McComas-Lacina PCM Midwest Brocon Services Engineer's Estimate Iowa City, IA Davenport, IA Iowa City, IA Cedar Rapids, IA Urbandale, IA $536,600.00 $545,660.00 $550,200.00 $557,400.00 $574,600.00 $675,000.00 The Commission will award the contract for the project to Selzer Werderitsch Associates of Iowa City if the City Council authorizes funding for the project. Action: May 18, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 13 ITEM NO. 21. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY 2774 IRVING AVENUE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 15, 1999. Comment: The Iowa City Housing Authority is in the process of purchasing a free standing townhouse located at 2774 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,) The closing on this townhouse is scheduled to occur on June 15, 1999. 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 2774 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. ITEM NO. 22. ~,,~q- ~"7© CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ____ASSISTED HOUSING DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY INCREASING THE HOURS OF THE HOUSING INSPECTOR AND DECREASING THE HOURS OF THE MAINTENANCE WORKER II. Comment: Adoption of this resolution would upgrade the existing three quarter time Housing Inspector position to full time and reduce the Public Housing Maintenance Worker II position from full time to half time (i.e. staffing decrease of one quarter time position). These positions are fully funded by the Housing Authority. The upgraded Housing Inspector position responsibilities continue to include Section 8 program inspections with additional quarter time responsibilities and public housing maintenance. The need for a full time maintenance worker for public housing continues to be reduced through the sale of public housing units. (i.e. the Tenant to Ownership Broadway). Action: ITEM NO. 23. ~c/ _ ( '71 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PLANS FOR CONFIDENTIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES FOR FY00 AND FY01. CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE Comment: This is a two-year compensation plan for all administrative, confidential, and executive employees. It is consistent with adjustments to be made to the general employees' classified plan as a result of the recently negotiated two-year collective bargaining agreement. Action: May :L8, ;L999 City of Zowa City Page Z4 ITEM NO. 24. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT AMENDING AN AGREEMENT TO REPRESENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND BELL LAW OFFICE, ET AL. Comment: This resolution authorizes the Mayor to sign an amended Agreement to Represent in connection with the pending litigation involving Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, to reflect that the City would remain ultimately liable to repay costs advanced by attorneys in the event the action is not successful. Such a change is necessary to be consistent with a provision in the Iowa Code of Professional Responsibility for Lawyers. ITEM NO. 25. PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). ITEM NO. 26. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. a. Police Citizens Review Board - Consider appointment to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2000. (Margaret Raymond resigned.) (2 females and 2 males currently serve on this Board.) ITEM NO. 27. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. a. Current Vacancies. (1) Board of Library Trustees - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 2003. (Stephen Greenleaf resigned.) (3 females and 2 males currently serve on this Board.) Correspondence included in Council packet. This appointment will be made at the June 29 Council meeting. b. Previously-Announced Vacancies. (1) Board of Library Trustees - Two vacancies to fill six-year terms ending July 1, 2005. (Terms expire for K. Jesse Singerman and Jim Swaim.) (3 females and 2 males currently serve on this Board.) These appointments will be made at the June 15 Council meeting. ITEM NO. 28. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION May 18, 1999 City of Zowa City Page 15 ITEM NO. 29. ITEM NO. 30. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY. a. City Manager. b. City Attorney. ADJOURNMENT. ~ Cltl/of JMay 12 8:00a I May 17 6:30p IMay 18 7:00p I May 31 J June 14 6:30p 7:00p I June 15 7:00p lJune 28 6:30p I June 29 7:00p City Council Meeting Schedule and Tentative Work Session Agendas SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION COUNCIL WORK SESSION 6:30p 7:30p 8:00p 8:10p 8:25p 8:35p 8:45p Joint Meeting with Library Board Review Zoning Items Review Agenda Items Workforce Development Board and Commission Absence Policy Appointment: Police Citizens Review Board Council Agenda/Council Time FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING MEMORIAL DAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED Computer Q & A (Council Only) COUNCIL WORK SESSION FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL WORK SESSION FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING May 14, 1999 Wednesday Council Chambers Monday council Chambers Tuesday CounciiChambers Monday Monday council Chambers Council Chambers Tuesday Council Chambers Monday council Chambers Tuesday Council Chambers Goosetown Traffic Calming Transit Interchange Energy Deregulation Council Goals 1999/2000 Deer Management Plan Circuses and Rodeos Liquor Licenses Meeting dates/times subject to change FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS Chutes and Vaults Hickory Hill West Englert Theater Free-Standing Signage Animal Microchipping Invisible Fences Parking Prohibition/Traffic Calming Guidelines