HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-07-27 AgendaITEM NO. 1.
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Subject to change as t~nalized by the City Clerk. For a final o[i~cial copy, contact the City Clerk~ Oft~ce, 356-5040.
Iowa City
City Council Agenda
July 27, 1999 - 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS.
a. Hydraulics Laboratory .
b. Irving B. Weber Day - August 14
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENtCALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for the regular meeting of July 13, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Iowa City Airport Commission - June 10
(2) Iowa City Board of Adjustment - June 9
(3) Iowa City Board of Appeals - June 7
(4) Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission - July 8
(5) Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission - July 1
(6) Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission - July 15
(7) Iowa City Public Library - July 1
(8) Parks and Recreation Commission - June 9
(9) Public Art Advisory Committee - June 17
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1)
Permit Motions Class C Liquor License for High energy Food Concepts, dba
Martini's, 127 E. College St. (Renewal)
(2) Outdoor Service Area for High Energy Food Concepts dba Martini's, 127 E.
College St. (Renewal)
(3) Class B Wine Permit for KMART Corporation, dba Big KMART #4315, 901
Hollywood Blvd. (New)
(4) Class C Beer Permit for KMART Corporation, dba Big KMART #4315, 901
Hollywood Blvd. (New)
(5) Class C Beer Permit for L&M Mighty Shop, Inc., dba L&M Mighty Shop, 504 E.
Burlington St. (Renewal)
July 27, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 2
(6) Class B Wine Permit for L&M Mighty Shop, Inc., dba L&M Mighty Shop, 504 E.
Burlington St. (Renewal)
(7) Class C Liquor License for Downtown Iowa City Entertainmentdba Malone's Irish
Pub, 121 Iowa Ave. (New)
d. Setting Public Hearings.
(1)
CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC DISCUSSION
FOR AUGUST 24 ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE WINTER 1999/2000 DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Comment: Each year, the City Council will consider a deer management plan
based on the long-term plan approved by Council in March of 1998. The
recommended plan is consistent with the long-term plan. The public
discussion is to receive public comment on the Winter 1999/2000 Deer
Management Plan.
(2)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE)
AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on August 24,
1999, to receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to ~700,000
of General Obligation Bonds and authorizes the City Clerk to publish the
Notice of Hearing. Proceeds.from the bonds will pay costs of acquiring land,
designing, and constructing a mixed-use parking facility at or near the south
side of Iowa Avenue between Linn Street and Gilbert Street.
(3)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING
ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $3,000,000
PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on August 24,
1999, to receive public comment regarding the issuance of an additional
$3,000,000 of Parking System Revenue Bonds and authorizes the City Clerk
to publish the Notice of Hearing. The total authorization will be ~ 13,000,O00
as S l0.000,000 was authorized on November 17, 1998, for the same
purpose. Proceeds from the bonds will pay for the parking related costs of
constructing a multi-level parking facility and commercial space at or near the
south side of Iowa Avenue between Linn Street and Gilbert Street or to pay
interim Project Notes in anticipation of future receipts of funds or bond
proceeds.
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(4)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
AUGUST 24 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY CHAUNCEY
SWAN FOUNTAIN 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 involves the relocation of the Gutheinz Fountain to
the Chauncey Swan Park and the construction of a new fountain base and
water pumping system.
(5)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
AUGUST 24 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR .CONSTRUCTION OF THE JOHNSON STREET
SANITARY SEWER REPAIR 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 improvements to the sanitary sewer in
the vicinity of the intersection of Johnson and Court Streets. This repair
RI¢Z) w~_2Zs ~L~ to separate the sanitary and storm sewer systems.
e. ~olutions.
(1)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A 28E AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND JOHNSON COUNTY
SEATS FOR THE LEASE OF PARATRANSIT VEHICLES TO BE OPERATED
WITHIN IOWA CITY, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 99-164.
Comment: On May 18, 1999, a resolution was executed authorizing the
lease of 11 paratransit vehicles from Iowa City to Johnson County for the
operation of SEATS paratransit service. This arrangement has now been
modified so that there will be 10 vehicles leased rather than 11. This
resolution rescinds Resolution 99-164 which authorized the least of 11
vehicles and replaces it with a new arrangement to least 10 vehicles.
(2)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING TWO RENTAL REHABILITATION LIENS FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 915 SECOND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property located at 915 Second Avenue received
assistance through the City's Rental Rehabilitation Program for the amount of
$8,500 on January 19, 1989, and for the amount of ~3,400 on
April 29, 1989. The financing was in the form of a ten-year declining balance.
The terms of the liens were satisfied on July 19, 1999; thus the liens can now
be released.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 26, 1999
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Addition to the July 27, 1999 Agenda
ITEM NO. 3E(7) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SCANLON GYMNASIUM IN MERCER PARK.
Comment: On April 28, 1998 a contract was entered into with Selzer-Wereritsch
Construction of Iowa City to construct a gymnasium complex addition on the Mercer
Park Aquatic Center. The total contract amount, including change orders is
~1,517,999. All work covered by the contract has been completed, all required pa-
perwork has been submitted, and all invoices have been paid other than a five per-
cent retainage.
~EM NO. 3D(~~CONS~DER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBUC HEARING FOR
AUGUST 24, 1999 ON PLANS, SPECIRCATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
T~MATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOCCER RELD SANITARY SEWER
PROJECT, D~RECT~NG C~TY CLERK TO PUBUSH NOT[CF OF SAID HEARING, ANO
D~RECT~NG THE C~TY ENGINEER TO PLACE SA~D PLANS ON RLE FOR PUBUC ~N-
SPECTION.
Comment: This project involves the construction of sanitary sewer to serve soccer
field facilities. Plans and specifications will be placed on file in the City Clerk's office
on August 17, 1999 for public viewing.
ITEM NO. 3F(5) Carol Horton regarding Iowa Avenue Parking Facility.
July 27, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 4
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(3)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A WATER MAIN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR
PROPERTY WITHIN LOUIS CONDOMINIUMS, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: During the development of Louis Condominiums, the placement of
the water main was changed in the field such that an additional area of
easement is required to track the actual installation of the utility. This
Resolution authorizes the execution of a Water Main Easement Agreement to
include an additional easement area to accurately track the water main
installation.
(4)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A STORMWATER
DETENTION FACILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR LOT 2,
B.D.I. SECOND ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Pursuant to the Code of Iowa City, Iowa, the developers and
owners of Lot 2, B.D.I. Second Addition submitted a site plan for the
development of Lot 2, B.D.I. Second Addition. City staff approved the site
plan subject to the property owners entering into a Stormwater Detention
Facility Easement Agreement. This Resolution authorizes the execution of
the necessary Easement Agreement to allow installation of an appropriate
stormwater detention facility to serve the development planned for Lot 2,
B.D.I. Second Addition.
(5)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF
OUTLOT B TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AS PLATTED IN WINDSOR RIDGE
PARTS ONE, TWO, FOUR, FIVE, SEVEN AND EIGHT, IOWA CITY,
IOWA AND DECLARING THE AREA OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE.
Comment: The Developer's agreements for Windsor Ridge Parts One, Two,
Four, Five, Seven and Eight contemplated the dedication of Outlot B to the
City of Iowa City for public use upon completion of construction on 90% of
the lots surrounding the outlot as well as upon the installation of ADA
compliant walkways, landscaping and groundcover. As these requirements
have now been met, the Parks and Recreation Department now recommends
acceptance of the dedication as being in the public interest. This Resolution
accepts the dedication of the described portions of Outlot B and declares it
open for public use.
(6)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR RIDGE - PART NINE AND DECLARING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
C rrespondence.
(1) Carol Spaziani - dogs
(2) Tom Wemette - Old Capitol Ramp parking ticket
(3) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner:
(a) Relocation of Handicapped Parking Meters in 300 Block of E Iowa
Avenue
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 26, 1999
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Addition to the July 27, 1999 Agenda
L~ITEM NO. '3E('~T CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE
CONS'I HUCTION OF SCANLON GYMNASIUM IN MERCER PARK.
WORK FOR THE
Comment: On April 28, 1998 a contract was entered into with Selzer-Wereritsch
Construction of Iowa City to construct a gymnasium complex addition on the Mercer
Park Aquatic Center. The total contract amount, including change orders is
91,517,999. All work covered by the contract has been completed, all required pa-
perwork has been submitted, and all invoices have been paid other than a five per-
cent retainage.
ITEM NO. 3D(6) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
AUGUST 24, 1999 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ES-
TIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOCCER FIELD SANITARY SEWER
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC IN-
SPECTION.
Comment: This project involves the construction of sanitary sewer to serve soccer
field facilities. Plans and specifications will be placed on file in the City Clerk's office
on August 17, 1999 for public viewing.
ITEM NO. 3F(5) Carol Horton regarding Iowa Avenue Parking Facility.
July 27, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 5
ITEM NO. 4.
(4) Civil Service Commission submitting certified
following position(s):
(a) Clerk/Typist - Recreation
(b) Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator
(c) Maintenance Worker I - Streets
(d) Maintenance Worker III - Streets
(e) Sr Account Clerk - Treasury
.~'~ (f) Treasury Cashier
END OF CONSENT CALENDAr.
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Public Discussion will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information"
item.
ITEM NO. 5. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
Consider a motion setting a public hearing for August 24 on an ordinance
conditionally changing the zoning .designation from Medium Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-8) to Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-8), and
approving a preliminary Planned Development Housing Overlay plan for 24
townhouse-style dwelling units for approximately 7.72 acres located at the
Comment: At its July 15 meeting, by vote of 6-0, nning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning and preliminary
development plan, subject to conditions. Staff recommended approval in a report
dated May 20.
Action:
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 26, 1999
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Addition to the July 27, 1999 Agenda
ITEM NO. 3E(7) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SCANLON GYMNASIUM IN MERCER PARK.
Comment: On April 28, 1998 a contract was entered into with Selzer-Wereritsch
Construction of Iowa City to construct a gymnasium complex addition on the Mercer
Park Aquatic Center. The total contract amount, including change orders is
~1,517,999. All work covered by the contract has been completed, all required pa-
perwork has been submitted, and all invoices have been paid other than a five per-
cent retainage.
ITEM NO. 3D(6) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
AUGUST 24, 1999 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ES-
TIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOCCER FIELD SANITARY SEWER
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC IN-
SPECTION.
Comment: This project involves the construction of sanitary sewer to serve soccer
field facilities. Plans and specifications will be placed on file in the City Clerk's office
on August 17, 1999 for public viewing.
T~NO. 3F(5~arol Horton regarding Iowa Avenue Parking Facility.
July 27, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 6
b. Public hearing on an ordinance vacating an approximate 7,720 square foot
unimproved portion of Virginia Drive located between Lots 2 and 14 of North Hills
Subdivision immediately northeast of the intersection of Virginia Drive and
Ridgewood Lane. (VAC87-0001)
Comment: At its July I meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the street vacation, subject to a storm
sewer and drainage easement being maintained over the entire vacated area. Staff
recommended approval subject to the same condition in a July 1 report.
Action:
c. Consider 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. (First consideration)
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.
d. 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.
(1)
Public Hearing (continued from July 13)
(2)
Consider an Ordinance (First consideration)
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Consider an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation of
approximately .33 of an acre from Medium Density Single-family (RS-8) to
Community Commercial (CC-2) to allow expansion of Kennedy Plaza for property
located on the west side of Gilbert Court north of Benton Street. (REZ99-O010)
(First consideration)
Comment: At its July I meeting, by a vote of 6-1 (Ehrhardt voting no), the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning,
subject to future development being generally consistent with the concept plan
submitted by the applicant. Staff recommended approval in a report dated
June 17. Correspondence from
included in packet
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applicant requesting expedited consideration
f. Consider an ordinance amending Title 14,
he
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. (Pass and adopt)
Comment: At its May 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the, Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of
recommended approval of the proposed
May 6.
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the proposed amendments. Staff
amendments in a memorandum dated
Consider an ordinance vacating a 1 O-foot wide right-of-way located along the west
line of property located at 1033 E. Washington Street. (VAC99-0002) (Pass and
adopt)
Comment: At its May 6 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the vacation.
in its report dated May 6.
Action:
Staff recommended approval
Consider a resolution approving the preliminary plat of Scott Boulevard East, Part
4, a 7.36 acre, 15-1ot residential subdivision located east of Scott Boulevard at
Washington Street. (SUB99-0015)
Comment: At its July 15 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed plat, subject to the approval
of a grading plan and a tree protection plan prior to Council consideration of the
plat. The grading plan and tree protection plan (have/have not) been approved. All
deficiencies
approval in a report dated July 15.
identified in the staff report have been resolved.
Staff recommended
July 27, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 8
Consider a resolution approving a final plat of Scott Boulevard East, Part 3, a 9.,5
acre, three-lot residential subdivision located east of Scott Boulevard at
Washington Street. (SUB99-0016)
Comment: At its July 15 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed plat, subject to the approval
of legal papers and construction drawings prior to Council consideration of the
plat. The legal papers and construction drawings (have/have not) been approved.
Staff recommended approval in a report dated July 15.
Comment: At its July 15 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed plat, subject to the approval
of legal papers and construction drawings prior to Council consideration of the
plat. Legal papers and construction drawings (have/heq~ ;~at) been approved. All
deficiencies identified in the staff report have been resolved. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated July 15.
Action:
Consider a resolution approving a preliminary plat of Galway Hills, Part Six, a 4.82
acre, 13-lot residential subdivision located at Melrose Avenue West and the south
side of Kearney Lane. (REZ99-0018)
Comment: At its July 15 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed plat. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated July 15.
Consider a resolution approving an extraterritorial
preliminary plat of Westcott
Heights, Part 2, a 24.99-acre, 4-lot residential subdivisions located in Johnson
County at the west termini of Westcott Drive and Rose Bluff Circle. (SUB99-0012)
Comment: At its June 3 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the extraterritorial preliminary plat. The
grading plan has been approved. In addition, the Solon Fire Department has granted
approval. Staff recommended approval in a report dated June 3.
Action: (~~/t'~ ~
Consider a resolution approving a final plat of ABCO First Addition, a Resubdivison
of Portions of W.B. Development, an 8.81 acre, 5-lot commercial subdivision
located on the east side of Naples Avenue at Sierra Court. (REZ99-O017)
July 27, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 9
ITEM NO. 6.
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE IN CITY PARK,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO .pJJeL-rC ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE
FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. ~cuf~--t:,~
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
control booth. Estimated construction cost is ~340,000.
a. Public Hearing
ITEM NO. 7.
Consider a Resolution Approving
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE OAKLAND CEMETERY PHASE ONE EXPANSION 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 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. Estimated construction cost is
~350,000.
a. Public Hearing
Consider a Resolution Approving
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ITEM NO. 8.
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY METHANE ABATEMENT
PROJECT, PHASE I, 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 PREQUALIFICATION STATEMENTS AND
BIDS.
Comment: This project involves drilling three horizontal collector runs under the
transit facility to extract methane from under the building footprint. A horizontal
manifold line will also be drilled to connect the three horizontal collector runs to the
proposed equipment building location (Phase 2). The estimated construction cost of
Phase 1 is ~125,000.00. This project will be funded 80% by the Federal Transit
Administration and 20% with local funds.
a. Public Hearing
ITEM NO. 9.
Consider a Resolution Approving
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1999 HIGHWAY TURN LANE IMPROVEMENT 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 will add a right turn lane on the north side of Iowa Highway 1
west of Sunset Street and extend the left turn lane and U.S. Highway 6 at First
Avenue. The estimate cost for the project is ~69,000 and 55% of the cost will be
funded by the Iowa DOT USTEP program and the balance with Road Use Taxes and
General Obligation bond proceeds.
a. Public Hearing
Consider a Resolution Approving
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ITEM NO. 10.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LICENSE RENEWAL PROVISIONS OF
THE PLUMBING CODE AND THE ELECTRICAL CODE TO PROVIDE A HARDSHIP
EXCEPTION TO THE RENEWAL DEADLINES. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
ITEM NO. 11.
Comment: Plumbing and electrical licenses expire on December 31't of each year and
are required to be renewed within sixty (60) days of this expiration date. A plumber
or electrician who fails to renew his or her license within this sixty (60) day period
must retake an examination in order to re-gain his or her license. This ordinance
amendment will allow the Building Official to waive the sixty (60) day requirement in
cases of medical hardship or where the failure to renew was due to circumstances
beyond the licensee's control. The Board of Appeals will make a recommendation on
this amendment at its meeting on July 12, 1999. The Board's recommendation will
be forwarded to the City Council prior to consideration of this ordinance amendment.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 99-57 AND APPROVING
A CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SCULPTURES IN THE DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN MALL.
ITEM NO. 12.
Comment: The Public Art Advisory Committee has recommended by a vote of 4-0, at
their meeting of July 8, approval of a call to artists to provide permanent sculptures
on the five sculpture pads in the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. The resolution also
rescinds the previous calls and the budget for two sculptures for the downtown; the
responses to these calls were found to be unacceptable by the selection panel and the
Committee.
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR AID TO AGENCY
FUNDING BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME: BIG BROTHER/BIG SISTER
($38,150); CRISIS CENTER (938,672); DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION
PROGRAM (951,673); EMERGENCY HOUSING PROJECT (99,225); FREE MEDICAL
CLINIC (95,985); HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (97,850); IOWA
CENTER FOR AIDS RESOURCES AND EDUCATION (910,250); MAYOR'S YOUTH
EMPLOYMENT (940,450); NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY
(957,836); RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM (913,500); AMERICAN RED CROSS
(95,155); AND UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH ($43,577).
Comment:
Agency funding for FY00.
This resolution and the following authorize expenditure for the Aid-to-
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ITEM NO. 13.
ITEM NO. 14.
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ITEM NO. 15.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR FEDERAL COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST THE SAME: ELDERLY SERVICES (960,255); MID-EASTERN COUNCIL ON
CHEMICAL ABUSE (927,872| AND UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH (916,873).
Comment: These three agencies are-recipients of Iowa City's Aid-to-Agency funding
with the money coming from CDBG public service allocation.
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA
CITY SENIOR CENTER SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND CEILING INSTALLATION PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on July 20, 1999, and the
following bids were received:
McComas Lacina Const., Inc. Iowa City, IA
Aanestad Construction Iowa City, IA
Architect's Estimate
Base Bid AIt. A AIt. B
$221,500 $3,311 $3,400
$264,583 $2,224 $2,520
$206,721 $2,850 $2,850
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the project, including Alternates A &
B, in the amount of 9228,211 to MCComas Lacina Construction, Inc. of Iowa City,
Iowa. This project will be funded by an internal loan from the landfill replacement fund
and repaid over time out of Senior Center operations.
Action: ' //:,~ ',/~
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION
99-216 TO REVERSE A
PREVIOUS DECISION BY COUNCIL AND ADD THE PORTION OF THE WILLOW CREEK
TRAIL BETWEEN BURRY DRIVE AND THE WILLOW CREEK PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE TO
THE PHASE II IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Comment: At its June 29 meeting, Council voted to approve the plans and
specifications for the construction of the Willow Creek Trail Phase II Improvement
Project, with the exception that the portion of the trail between Burry Drive and the
Willow Creek pedestrian bridge be deferred. At its meeting of July 13, after hearing
more public comment, Council passed a motion to reconsider its previous action. This
motion allows the Council to change its previous action if the majority favors doing so.
A resolution awarding a contract for this project appears later on this agenda.
Action:
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ITEM NO. 16.
ITEM NO. 17.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WILLOW CREEK TRAIL PHASE II IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened July 22, 1999 at 10:30 am. The
project includes the construction of a bicycle/pedestrian trail extending from the end
of the first phase of the trail project, through Willow Creek Park and terminating at
Willow Creek Drive.
It also includes reconstruction of part of the existing trail within Willow Creek Park
from Teg Drive to, and including the existing pedestrian bridge over the creek. Two
alternates are being bid as well including a) widening the sidewalk on Benton Street
from the trail entrance to Teg Drive; and b) reconstructing and widening the existing
trail from Burry Drive to the aforementioned bridge. Estimated construction cost is
$330,000 including both alternates. A summary of the bids received and a staff
recommendation will be presented .to Council at the July 26 Work Session.
Correspondence included in Council packet. C~.4~2_~~
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY CLOSING A PORTION OF MADISON
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.
Comment: The University of Iowa desires to undertake maintenance and renovation
work at the Iowa Memorial Union located on the west side of Madison Street and
Halsey Hall located on the east side of Madison Street. The temporary use of the City
right of way along Madison Street is necessary during construction to secure the
construction site against pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and to provide adequate
space for construction. This closure will be in two phases. The first phase will close
the eastern traffic lane adjacent to Halsey Hall. The effective date of the agreement
for this phase is August 1, 1999, and ending no later than November 30, 1999. The
second phase will close the western lane adjacent to the Iowa Memorial Union. The
effective date of the agreement for this phase is February 1, 2000, and ending no
later than June 30, 2000.
July 27, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 14
ITEM NO. 18.
ITEM NO. 19.
ITEM NO. 20.
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 SHIVE-HATTERY & ASSOCIATES, TO
PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE U.S.
HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR SIDEWALK / DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Comment: This agreement is with Shive-Hattery and Associates for the design of
U.S. Highway 6 Corridor Sidewalk / Drainage Improvements Project from the Iowa
River to Sycamore Street. This project is scheduled for construction in 2000. Total
cost of the services is 8192, 500 and will be funded with Road Use Taxes.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS DIVISION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT BY INCREASING THE POSITION OF CUSTODIAN FROM 1.75 to 2.
Comment: The Fire Department is in need of cleaning assistance for Station #1. They
budgeted for this in the FY2000 budget, and it has since been determined that the
most effective manner in which to handle this is to provide increased hours to existing
permanent part-time staff in the Government Buildings
amounts to 10 hours per week, or .25 full time equivalents.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
Division. The increase
[IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 21.
C.
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
Housing and Community Development Commission - Three appointments 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.) ./~~
Police Citizens Review Board - One appointment 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.)
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - One appointment to fill an unexpired
term ending September 1, 2000. (Dan Mascal resigned.) (6 males and 3 females
currently serve on this Commission.)
July 27, 1999 City of Iowa City Page
ITEM NO. 22. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
ITEM NO. 23.
a. Previously-Announced 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.)
This appointment will be made at the August 24 Council meeting.
'CI'~TYC~NFORMATION
ITEM NO. 24.
REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Manager.
b. City Attorney.
ITEM NO. 25.
ADJOURNMENT.
City Council Meeting Schedule and
Tentative Work Session Agendas
July 21, 1999
J July 26
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION
6:30p
6:45p
7:05p
7:20p
7:35p
7:50p
8:05p
8:20p
8:35p
July 27
7:00p
IAugust 23
5:00p
August 24
7:00p
i September 6
Monday
Council Chambers
Off-Street Parking Amendment [with Planning and Zoning Commission]
Planning and Zoning Items
Review Agenda Items
Public Art Funding of Water Plant Art
Willow Creek Trail
Animal Microchipping
Circuses and Rodeos
Appointments: Housing and Community Development Commission (3),
Police Citizens Review Board (1), Riverfront and Natural Areas
Commission (1 }
Council Time
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION {Start-Time Tentative)
5:00p Joint Meeting - Board of Library Trustees
6:00p RegUlar Work Session Agenda TBA
Monday
Council Chambers
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
LABOR DAY HOLDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
Monday
I September 13
6:30p
I Septernber 14
7:00p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Monday
Council Chambers
Tuesday
Council Chambers
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Hickory Hill West Council Goals
1999/2000 Deer Management Plan Newspaper Vending Machines
Communication Towers Transit Interchange
Commercial Use of Sidewalks Liquor Licenses