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ITEM NO. 1.
Iowa City
City Council Agenda
June 29, 1999 - 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
ITEM NO. 2.
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meeting of June 14, and the
regular meeting of June 15, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended
by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Civil Service Commission - June 23
Recommendation to Council: Accept the certified list for the position of
Police Sergeant.
(2) Housing and Community Development Commission - May 20
(3) Iowa City Airport Commission - May 13
(4) Iowa City Board of Appeals - March 1
(5) Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - May 27
(6) Iowa City Telecommunications Commission - May 24
(7) Planning and Zoning Commission - June 3
(8) Planning and Zoning Commission - June 17
(9) Public Art Advisory Committee - June 3
(10) Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - April 21
(11) Senior Center Commission - May 2E
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1) Class C Liquor License for New Walt's, Ltd., dba Memories, 928 Maiden
Lane. (Renewal)
(2) Class E Liquor License for Hartig Drug Company dba Hartig Drug Company
#1 O, 701 Mormon trek BIrd. (Renewal)
(3) Class B Wine Permit for Hartig Drug Company dba Hartig Drug Company #10,
701 Mormon Trek BIrd. (Renewal)
(4) Class C Beer Permit for Hartig Drug Company dba Hartig Drug Company #1 O,
701 Mormon Trek BIrd. (Renewal)
(5) Class C Beer Permit for FAP Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's East, 2303
Muscatine Ave. (New)
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(9)
(10)
(6) Class B Wine Permit for Fareway Stores Inc., dba Fareway Stores Inc., 2530
Westwinds Dr. (New)
(7) Class C Liquor License for Caf~ Bella, LLC, dba Caf~ Bella, 325 E.
Washington St. (New)
(8) Outdoor Service Area for Caf~ Bella, LLC, dba Caf~ Bella, 325 E. Washington
St. (New)
Resolution to issue Cigarette Permits.
Resolution to issue Dancing Permit for New Walt's, Ltd., dba Memories, 928
Maiden Lane.
d. Setting Public Hearings.
(1)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JULY 13 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL
STAGE IN CITY PARK, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING AND DIRECTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
(2)
Comment: This involves the construction of a Shakespearean-style theatre in
lower City Park in cooperation with Riverside Theatre. This will be an
outdoor stage with outdoor seating but will also include two dressing rooms,
a concession stand and a projection booth.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JULY 13 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE OAKLAND CEMETERY
PHASE ONE EXPANSION, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING AND DIRECTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: This project involves expanding Oakland Cemetery immediately to
the east of the existing, developed portion of the cemetery. It will involve
earthmoving, tree removal, the installation of water lines, construction of a
columbarium, and construction of new roadways as well as landscaping. It
will increase the total number of burial spaces by approximately 2,700 lots.
(3)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JULY 13 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1999 SANITARY
SEWER REHABILITATION 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 consists of rehabilitation of the sanitary sewer at five
separate locations within the City. This repair work is necessary to extend
the life of the sewers. Staff memorandum included in Council packet.
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e. 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
LITTLE DONKEY'S, INC. FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~. (RENEWAL)
Comment: Little Donkey's Inc., (Panchero's), has filed an application
(including fees) for permission to operate a sidewalk caf~ on the public right-
of-way in front of 32 S. Clinton Street. City staff inspected the area and
recommend approval. A memorandum from the staff design review
committee included in Council packet.
(2)
CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING A LETTER OF
COMMITTMENT REGARDING THE USE OF ClAP FUNDS
FOR NEW HOUSING AUTHORITY OFFICE SPACE.
Comment: The City Council, functioning at the Iowa City Housing Authority,
requested $200,000 in funding as part of the ClAP budget request to HUD to
help pay for the cost of constructing new office space in the Civic Center for
the Housing Authority. HUD has approved this request, subject to the City
contributing any additional sums necessary to complete the office space and
agreeing that if it is ever necessary to relocate the Housing Authority that
equivalent office space will be provided or the Housing Authority will be
repaid the $200,000 awarded by HUD. This resolution approves a letter of
commitment to abide by the terms of the funding award from HUD.
(3)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RELEASE OF CERTAIN DESCRIBED
EASEMENTS LOCATED WITHIN THE W.B. DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION,
AND TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE A SUBSTITUTED ACCESS EASEMENT,
SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT, STORM SEWER AND DRAINAGE
EASEMENT, OVERLAND FLOW ROUTE EASEMENT, AND SEWER
ALLOCATION AND PARKING COVENANTS TO FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT
ON LOT I OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT A, W.B. DEVELOPMENT.
Comment: The City currently possesses a private drive easement, storm
sewer and drainage easement, sanitary sewer easement and overland flow
route easement over Lot 1 of the resubdivision of Outlot A, W.B.
Development, Iowa City, Iowa. Further development of this parcel has
required the reconfiguration and redesign of certain public improvements and
their appurtenant easements on the subject property. Further, due to a
capacity limitation on the private sanitary sewer system serving the subject
property, appropriate covenants regarding the allocation of sewer and parking
is also required. This Resolution authorizes release of the existing,
unnecessary easements and the execution of all substituted and additional
easement agreements and covenants necessary for the orderly development
of this property.
f. Correspondence.
(1) Jonathan Jordahl (JC Board of Supervisors) - local
discussion of trails location/development
(2) The "Backyard Habitat Fair" Committee - appreciation
(3) Patricia Zander-Hubing - Highland Avenue and bike path
workshop for the
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(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
Archie Greene - Iowa Arts Fest
Janie Yates-Glandorf - skywalk
Harold Stager - skywalk
Diane Stamp - skywalk
Civil Service Commission
following position(s):
(a) Personnel Generalist
(b) Special Projects Manager
(c) Parking Cashier
(d) Mass Transit Operator
(e) Police Sergeant
submitting certified lists of
applicants for the
ITEM NO. 3.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
PROPOSED ROUTE CHANGES FOR IOWA CITY TRANSIT.
Comment: Comments on proposed route changes were received at a public meeting
in the Public Library on May 8 and at the May 18 City Council meeting. Formal public
hearing comments were received at the June 15 City Council meeting.
Public Hearing
Action:
ITEM NO. 4.
be
Consider a Motion Approving
Action.'
PUBLIC DISCUSSION (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
Public Discussion will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information"
item.
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ITEM NO. 5. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for July 13 on an ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, by adding a definition of "adult business" and
changing separation requirements between adult businesses and other uses.
Comment: At its June 17 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendments. Staff
recommended approval in a June 11 memorandum.
b. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for July 13 on an ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow off-street parking on a separate lot in a
different zone under certain conditions.
Comment: At its June 17 meeting, by a vote of 3-4 (with Ehrhardt, Gibson,
Shannon and Supple voting no), the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended denial of the proposed amendment. This amendment addresses the
Oaknoll parking issue and was developed and forwarded to the Commission by
staff at the City Council's direction.
13 on an ordinance
Consider a motion setting a public hearing for July
conditionally changing the zoning designation of approximately .33 of an acre from
Medium Density Single-family (RS-8) to Community Commercial (CC-2) for
property located on the west side of Gilbert Court north of Benton Street. (REZ99-
0010)
Comment: It is anticipated that the Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on
this item at its July 1 meeting. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions
in its report dated June 17.
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Conditionally changing the zoning designation of approximately 7.46 acres from
Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to Planned Development Housing
Overlay (OPDHo8) and the approval of a preliminary OPDH Plan for 72 residential
dwelling units within the Windsor Ridge subdivision located at the east terminus of
Court Street. (REZ99-0006)
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. Staff recommended approval in
its report dated April 15.
(1) Public Hearing
(continued from June 15)
ee
(2)
Adopting
Comprehensive Plan.
June 15)
Consider an Ordinance (First consideration)
and Incorporating the Northeast District Plan into the Iowa ~
(continued from March 30, April 6, April 20, May 18, and
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
(2) Consider a Resolution
Consider an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article E, Commercial
and Business Zones, Section 2, Neighborhood Commercial Zone, and Article L,
Provisional Uses, Special Exceptions, and Temporary Uses, to allow pharmacies to
have a drive-through facility in the Neighborhood Commercial (CN-1) zone, and to
adopt location, design, and size criteria for drive-through facilities associated with
pharmacies and financial institutions in the CN-1 zone. (First consideration)
Comment: At its May 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendments. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated April 30. Correspondence from applicant
requesting expedited consideration included in Council packet
Action:
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Consider 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. (First consideration)
Comment: At its May 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the, Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendments. Staff
recommended approval of the proposed amendments in a memorandum dated
May 6.
Consider 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) (First
consideration)
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.
Consider an ordinance amending City Code Section 14-6, "Zoning Chapter,"
concerning definitions and parking requirements for carryout, delivery, and drive-
through restaurants. (Pass and adopt)
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.
Consider a resolution approving a final plat of Country Club Estates First Addition,
a 10.4 acre, 20-lot residential subdivision located at the west terminus of Phoenix
Drive. (SUB98-0027)
Comment: At its March 4 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the final plat, subject to approval of legal
papers, prior to Council consideration. Construction drawings have been approved.
In a report dated March 4, staff recommended approval. Consideration deferred on
June 15.
Action:
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k. Consider a resolution approving a preliminary plat of Crestview Third Addition, a
22.69-acre, three lot residential subdivision with one outlot located at Landon
Avenue SW, north of Highway 1. (SUB99-0009)
Comment: At its May 6 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat of Crestview Third
Addition, subject to a letter from the appropriate fire department establishing a fire
rating for the subdivision. That letter has been received. Staff recommended
approval in its report dated May 4.
I. Consider a resolution approving a final plat of Crestview Third Addition, a 22.69
acre, three lot residential subdivision with one outlot located at Landon Avenue
SW, north of Highway 1. (SUB99-0013)
Comment: At its June 17 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the final plat of Crestview Third Addition,
subject to approval of legal papers. Staff recommended approval in a report dated
June 3. The legal papers have been approved.
Action:
m. Consider a resolution approving the final plat of Silvercrest, a 20.87 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 final plat subject to approval of legal
papers and construction drawings prior to Council consideration. Legal papers
have been approved subject to signatures. Construction drawings have been
approved. Staff recommended approval in its report dated April 1.
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ITEM NO. 6.
ITEM NO. 7.
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW CREEK TRAIL PHASE II IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
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. Correspondence included in Council packet.
Staff memorandum included in Council packet.
a. Public Hearing (continued from June 15)
b. Consider a Resolution Approving
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER FIRE SPRINKLER
INSTALLATION AND CEILING REPLACEMENT 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 the installation of a fire sprinkler system throughout
the entire Senior Center and the replacement of all suspended acoustic tile ceilings.
The Architect's estimate for the project is 9206,721 and will be funded by internal
loan from the Landfill Replacement Fund and repair over time out of Senior Center
Operations.
a. Public Hearing
Consider a Resolution Approving
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ITEM NO. 8.
CONSIDER A ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 ENTITLED "UNIFORM
DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER I ENTITLED "STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY GENERALLY," ARTICLE E ENTITLED "SIGNS IN PUBLIC PLACES,"
SECTION 4 ENTITLED "EXCEPTIONS" OF THE CITY CODE TO AMEND SIGNS IN
PUBLIC PLACES. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: This ordinance amendment will allow for the installation and maintenance
of certain signs in the public right-of-way. The City Council has permitted the
University of Iowa and Mercy Hospital to install individual signs in the right-of-way.
The ordinance amendment will allow this practice to continue beyond the year 2003.
Staff requests expedited action.
ITEM NO. 9.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 8, CHAPTER 8, ENTITLED
"POLICE CITIZENS' REVIEW BOARD," SECTION 7, ENTITLED "DUTIES OF THE
BOARD; COMPLAINT REVIEW AND GENERAL DUTIES," REGARDING THE
IDENTIFICATION OF COMPLAINANT(S) AND/OR POLICE OFFICER(S) IN THE
BOARD'S PUBLIC REPORT OF A SUSTAINED COMPLAINT TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
(SECOND CONSIDERATION)
ITEM NO. 10.
Comment: This ordinance amends Section 8-8-7B3 of the City Code to provide a
balancing test the Police Citizen's Review Board must use to determine whether it will
identify complainant(s) and/or police officer(s) in its public report of a sustained
complaint to the City Council.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ECUMENICAL HOUSING CORPORATION
CONCERNING ACQUISITION OF ECUMENICAL TOWERS' PARKING AREA NEEDED
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA AVENUE MULTI-USE PARKING FACILITY AND
PROVISION OF REPLACEMENT PARKING, ON BOTH A TEMPORARY AND
PERMANENT BASIS TO ECUMENICAL TOWERS.
Comment: The proposed letter of understanding sets forth the terms on which the
City has agreed to acquire Ecumenical Towers' parking area as needed for the Iowa
Avenue multi-use parking facility and the consideration provided by the City therefore,
including the provision of temporary and permanent replacement parking to
Ecumenical.
Action:
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ITEM NO. 11.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUC OF THE
IOWA AVENUE MULTI-USE PARKING FACILITY PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project w d on June 24, 1999. Staff is
evaluating the bids and will issue a r mendation at Council's June 28 Work
Session.
Engineer's Est' e $10,775,645
The .projec 91 be funded by parking revenue bonds, general obligation bonds, and
Action:
ITEM NO. 12.
ITEM NO. 13.
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 NEUMANN MONSON PC OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA TO PROVIDE ON-SITE OBSERVATION SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION OF
THE IOWA AVENUE MULTI-USE PARKING FACILITY PROJECT.
Comment: This agreement is with Neumann Monson PC of Iowa City, Iowa, for full-
time on-site construction observation services during the construction of the Iowa
Avenue Multi-Use Parking Facility Project. Neumann Mortson will monitor the day-to-
day construction activities to assure the project is constructed as designed and within
applicable time constraints. Total cost for services is not to exceed ~246,000 and
will be funded by parking revenue bonds, general obligation bonds, and parking
operating funds. An agreement with Terracon of Cedar Rapids, Iowa for construction
testing services is being negotiated and will be on the next formal Council meeting
agenda.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NEUMANN MONSON P.C. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE IOWA AVENUE MULTI-
USE PARKING FACILITY.
Comment: This amendment adds demolition drawings to the scope of work and
increases the not-to-exceed fee by 837,700 (the previously negotiated percentage of
7.12) multiplied by the estimated cost of demolition ($530,000). The original
consultant contract did not include demolition drawings, as it was unclear at the time
what demolition would be required.
Action:
ITEM NO. 11.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA AVENUE MULTI-USE PARKING FACILITY
PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on June 24, 1999. The following
bids were received:
McComas-Lacina Knutson Story Amhitect's
Iowa City, IA Iowa City, IA Davenport, IA Estimate
Base Bid $11,469,000
$11,725,000 $12,369,700 $10,624,645
AIt. No. I $41,000 $37,500 $47,773 $38,000
(1-A Mezzanine)
AIt. No. 2 $45,000 $32,000 $50,078 $38,000
(1-B Mezzanine)
AIt. No. 3 $49,000 $45,600 $38,375 $30,000
(Snow Melt)
AIt. No. 4 n/a n/a n/a n/a
(eliminated)
AIt. No. 5 $44,000 $38,000 $33,028 $45,000
(1-A Finish)
TOTAL $11,648,000
$11,878,100 $12,538,954 $10,775,645
Staff recommends award of the project with alternates 1, 2, 3 and 5 to McComas-
Lacina of Iowa City, Iowa in the amount of $11,648,000. The project will be funded by
parking revenue bonds, general obligation bonds, road use tax and parking operating
funds.
Action:
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ITEM NO. 14.
ITEM NO. 15.
ITEM NO. 16.
qq.-
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR TO EXCUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY, TO
PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE
MORMON TREK BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS.
Comment: This agreement is with Howard R. Green Company for design of the
Mormon Trek Boulevard Improvements from Abbey Lane to Highway 1. This project is
scheduled for construction in 2000. Total cost of the services is 9188,500 and will
be funded with Road Use Taxes.
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY METHANE ABATEMENT PROJECT, PHASE I.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on 4, 1999. Staff is
evaluating the bids and will issue a recomme ' n at Council's June 28 Work
Session.
Engineer's Estima $225,000
The p. rojec .' be funded 80% by the Federal Transit Administration and 20% with
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL S., CHRISTINE M., MONICA B., AND MARC B. MOEN
FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF CLINTON
STREET IN IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: This agreement will allow the property owners to temporarily close a
sidewalk in the Clinton Street right-of-way, provide a six foot wide covered temporary
pedestrian walkway, and to close an alley - all located adjacent to their property at
212 S. Clinton Street, This agreement is requested in order to facilitate the safe
reconstruction of a building on the property which was destroyed by fire. The
effective date of the agreement is June 16, 1999, and shall end upon substantial
completion of the construction, but no later than December 31, 2000· Consideration
deferred on June 15.
Action:
REVISED
ITEM NO. 15.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY METHANE
ABATEMENT PROJECT, PHASE I.
COMMENT: The bid opening for this project was held on June 24, 1999 and the
following bid was received:
A & L Underground, Inc.
Engineer's Estimate
Olathe, Kansas
$231,177.00
$115,000.00
The correct Engineer's Estimate is $115,000 for Phase I of this project. Previously, the
amount of $225,000 was inadvertently given but this number represents the total
project estimate of Phase I and Phase II. Public Works and Engineering does not
recommend award of the project due to the excessive bid received. Staff plans to
rebid this project and will set a new public hearing on July 13, 1999 to be held July 27,
1999. The project is to be funded 80% by the Federal Transit Administration and 20%
with transit operating funds.
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ITEM NO. 17.
ITEM NO. 18.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
sidewalk in the Dubuque Street right-of-way and provide a five foot wide covered
temporary pedestrian walkway, all Ir~cated adjacent to their property at 7 S. Dubuque
Street. This agreement is requested in order to facilitate the safe exterior renovation
of the building on the property. The effective date of the agreement is July 1, 1999
and shall end upon substantial cempletion of the construction, but no later than
August 23, 1999. .23~ld~in?~4H.rtcrs:~7/tO
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
WORLDWIDE FIBER NETWORKS, INC. TO USE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A FIBER OPTIC NETWORK.
Comment: This agreement will allow Worldwide Fiber Networks, Inc. to install a buried
conduit system containing a fiber optic telecommunications cable within City of Iowa
City rights-of-way. Worldwide Fiber Networks has submitted plans to install the
system within the Iowa Interstate Railroad and CRANDIC Railroad properties. This
plan necessitates a license agreement with the City of Iowa City since the railroads
cross multiple streets within Iowa City.
ITEM NO. 19.
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 MIKE AND MARTY
ENTERPRISES FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~. (NEW)
Comment: Mike and Marty Enterprises, (Quinton's Bar & Deli), has filed an application
(including fees) for permission to operate a sidewalk caf~ on the public right-of-way in
front of 215 E. Washington Street. City staff inspected the area and recommend
approval. A memorandum from the staff design review committee included in Council
packet.
Action:
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ITEM NO. 20.
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 THE COTTAGE FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFI~. (NEW)
Comment: The Cottage, has filed an application (including fees) for permission to
operate a sidewalk caf~ on the public right-of-way in front of 127 Iowa Avenue. City
staff inspected the area and recommend approval. A memorandum from the staff
design review committee included in Council packet.
Action:
ITEM NO. 21. PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 22. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
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Police Citizens Review Board - Consider appointment to fill an unexpired term
ending September 1, 2000. (Margaret Raymond resigned.) (2 females and 1 male
currently serve on this Board.)
Board of Library Trustees - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
July 1, 2003. (Stephen Greenleaf resigned.) (4 females and 3 males currently
serve on this Board.)
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Board of Library Trustees - Consider a recommendation from the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors to appoint Linda Prybil as the County representative. (Term
expired for Anne Spencer.) (4 females and 3 males currently serve on this Board.)
Correspondence included in Council packet.
ITEM NO. 23.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Current Vacancies.
(1)
Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term plus a
full term ending January 1, 2003. (Lesley Wright resigned.) (4 males and 2
females currently serve on this Committee.) Correspondence included in
Council packet.
This appointment will be made at the August 24 Council meeting.
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b. Previously-Announced Vacancies.
(1)
Housing and Community Development Commission - Three vacancies to fill
three-year terms ending September 1, 2002. (Terms expire for Denita
Gadson, Kathleen Renquist, and William Stewart.) (3 males and 3 females
currently serve on this Commission.)
(2)
Police Citizens Review Board - One vacancy to fill a four-year term ending
September 1, 2003. (Term expires for John Watson.) (2 females and 1 male
currently serve on this Board.)
(3)
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term ending September 1, 2000. (Dan Mascal resigned.) (6 males and 3
females currently serve on this Commission.) Correspondence included in
Council packet.
These appointments will be made at the July 27 Council meeting.
ITEM NO. 24.
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION
ITEM NO. 25.
REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Manager.
b. City Attorney.
ITEM NO. 26.
ADJOURNMENT.
City Council Meeting Schedule and
Tentative Work Session Agendas
June 25,1999
I June 28
6:30p
6:45p
SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Executive Session - Land Acquisition
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
6:45p
7:15p
7:30p
7:40p
7:50p
8:05p
8:15p
8:25p
8:45p
Review Zoning Items
Review Agenda Items
Moen Request for Tax Abatement
Peninsula Project
Highland Avenue
City Park Amusement Park Rides
Willow Creek Trail - Burry Street
Project Labor Agreements
Monday I
Council Chambers
Council Chambers
Council Appointments: Police Citizens Review Board (1), Board of
Library Trustees (2)
l June 29
7:00p
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
I July 5
INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVATION - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
Monday
July 6
8:00a
SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Executive Session - Personnel Evaluations
Tuesday
Council Chambers
I July 12
6:30p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
6:30p Computer Q & A (Council Only)
Monday
Council Chambers
July 13
7:00p
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
Hickory Hill West
Animal Microchipping
Circuses and Rodeos
1999/2000 Deer Management Plan
Liquor Licenses
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Council Goals
Newspaper Vending Machines
Transit Interchange
Commercial Use of Sidewalks