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Iowa City
City Council Agenda
August 24, 1999 - 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS.
a. Richard W. (Dick) Lee Day - August 24
b. Try Transit Week - September 12-18
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS.
www.jeonet.corn/city/ic_papers.htm
a. Iowa Firefighters Memorial - Henry Herwig
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALEND SENTED
Approval of Official Council Actions for the regular meeting of July
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
OR AMENDED.
27, as
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1)' Animal Control Advisory Board - June 24
(2) Iowa City Board of Adjustment - July 14
(3) Iowa City Board of Appeals - July 12
(4) Iowa City Human Rights Commission - June 21
Recommendation: Approve amendments to by-laws.
(5) Iowa City Human Rights Commission - July 26
(6) Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - July 1
(7) Iowa City Telecommunications Commission - June 28
(8) Iowa City Telecommunications Commission - July 26
(9) Parks and Recreation Commission - July 14
(10) Planning and Zoning Commission - July 15
(11) Police Citizens Review Board - July 13
(12) Police Citizens Review Board - July 27
Recommendation to Council: Receive PCRB Annual Report.
(13) Police Citizens Review Board - August 10
Recommendation to Council: Receive PCRB Public Report #99-02.
(14) Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - June 16
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(15) Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - July 21
(16) Rules Committee Meeting - July 15
(17) Senior Center Commission - June 22
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1) Class C Liquor License for Plamor Bowling, Inc., dba Plamor Lanes, 1555 S.
First Ave. (Renewal)
(2) Class C Liquor License for Cardan, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 113 Iowa Ave.
(Renewal)
(3) Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, Inc., dba George's Buffet, 312 E.
Market St. (Renewal)
(4) Class C Liquor License for Highlander, Inc., dba Radisson Hotel~Iowa City,
2525 N. Dodge St. (Renewal)
(5) Class C Beer Permit for RSNV, Inc., dba Russ' Amoco Service, 305 N. Gilbert
St. (Renewal)
(6) Class C Beer Permit for Doc's Standard, Inc., dba Doc's Standard, 801 S, Riverside
Dr. (Renewal)
(7) Class C Beer Permit for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug Store
#2393, 2425 Muscatine Ave. (Renewal)
(8) Class B Wine Permit for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug Store
#2393, 2425 Muscatine Ave. (Renewal)
(9) Class E Liquor License for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug Store
#2393, 2425 Muscatine Ave. (Renewal)
(10) Class C Beer Permit for A&J Mini Mart, Inc., dba A&J Mini Mart, 2153 ACT
Circle. (Renewal)
(11) Class B Beer Permit for Hau Duong dba Han's Caf~, 340 E. Burlington St.
(New)
(12) Special Class C Liquor License for Thomas Lally dba Motley Cow Caf6, 327 E.
Market St. (New)
(13) Five Day Class B Beer Permit (9/10/99 - 9/14/99) for Iowa City Fall Fun
Festival dba Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2140 Rochester Ave. (New)
(14) Resolution to issue Dancing Permit to Iowa City Fall Fun Festival dba Iowa
City Fall Fun Festival, 2140 Rochester Ave. (New); and Highlander, Inc., dba
Radisson Hotel-Iowa City, 2525 N. Dodge St. (Renewal)
(15) Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit to Natural Mystic, 116 S. Linn St. (New)
(16) Resolution to refund Cigarette Permit for Hawkeye Amusement Co., 2300
(.~3,)Muscatine Ave.(Roxie's) and Gasby's Downtown, 114 E. Washington St.
(17) Class C Beer Permit for FAP Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's, 1310 S. Gilbert
St. (Renewal)
Motions.
(1)
Consider a motion to approve disbursements in the amount of
~27,092,303.86 for the period of June I through June 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.
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e. Setting Public Hearings.
(1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING/AqON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL
RECYCLING PROJECT, PHASE I, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
(2)
Comment: This project consists of replacing the landfill scale and installing a
self-contained hazardous material storage building unit. These items are
necessary prior to the upcoming construction of the new recycling center.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEA
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WETHERBY PARK REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT, 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 consists of one phase of the re-development of
Wetherby Park as determined through a series of meetings with the
Pepperwood and Wetherby Neighborhood Associations. This phase entails
grading playground and trail areas and the installation of asphalt and crushed
limestone trails, and a hard-surface basketball court. Other phases will
include new playground equipment, shelter rehab, prairie plantings, other
landscaping, an improved entryway and miscellaneous other items. The
parking lot has been resurfaced.
(3)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
SEPTEMBER 14 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER
PARK TENNIS COURTS, 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 consists of the complete reconstruction of the six
existing tennis courts in Mercer Park, including repairs to all cracks in the
surface followed by an asphalt overlay. After the overlay is completed, the
courts will receive a new colored surface, nets, posts, bank boards and
fencing. If cold weather prevents the asphalting from being completed this
fall, the project will be undertaken next spring.
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(4)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER
/~t~ ON INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE SOUTH SYCAMORE
REGIONAL STORMWATER AND GREENSPACE PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE DOCUMENTATION ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: This project will enhance the drainage corridor south of Mt.
Prospect, Part 7 and Lakeside Subdivisions to the Snyder Creek Bottom
Wetlands. This will provide a regional storm water facility to be used by
existing and future subdivisions. Under the provisions of House File 476,
enacted during the 1999 legislative session, notice of the City's intent to
proceed with the project and acquire property therefore must be given to all
property owners whose properties may be affected. This notice will inform
property owners of their opportunity to present their views on the project and
proposed acquisition of property rights at the public hearing.
(5) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER
~1, ~'~ ON INTENT TO PROCEED WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND
TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD
IMPROVEMENTS, HIGHWAY I TO ABBEY LANE PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE DOCUMENTATION ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
(6)
Comment: This project will upgrade Mormon Trek Boulevard, from
Highway 1 to Abbey Lane, to a conventional four lane cross section. It will
also provide an improvement to the Highway 1 intersection geometry and
traffic signals to enhance capacity and level of service. Under the provisions
of House File 476, enacted during the 1999 legislative session, notice of the
City's intent to proceed with the project and acquire property therefore must
be given to all property owners whose properties may be affected. This
notice will inform property owners of their opportunity to present their views
on the project and proposed acquisition of property rights at the public
hearing.
CONSIDER ~ RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
SEPTEMBER ON INTENT TO PROCEED WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE LONGFELLOW-
TWAIN PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE DOCUMENTATION ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: This project will provide a pedestrian crossing under the Iowa
Interstate Railroad that will link the Longfellow and Twain neighborhoods.
The preliminary design has identified two potential routes. Under the
provisions of House File 476, enacted during the 1999 legislative session,
notice of the City's intent to proceed with the project and acquire property
therefore must be given to all property owners whose properties may be
affected. This notice will inform property owners of their opportunity to
present their views on the project and proposed acquisition of property rights
at the public hearing.
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(7) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
SEPTEMBER 14 ON AMENDING THE FY2000 OPERATING BUDGET.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing to amend the FY2000 budget
to carry over budget authority from FY99 to FY2000 for revenues and
expenses that were either in process in FY99 and not completed by FY99
year end, or budgeted in FY99 and delayed until FY2000. The city's policy is
to amend the current budget at the beginning of each fiscal year for the
continuation of projects from the prior fiscal year.
f. Resolutions.
(1)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
OF AN IMPLEMENTATION
JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL
CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR THE
BY THE JOHNSON COUNTY
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE
DELIVERY OF PLANNING SERVICES
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS.
Comment: As a result of the recently-completed Triennial Review of Iowa
City Transit by the Federal Transit Administration, the following
Implementation Agreement has been developed. It is a revised version of the
original Implementation Agreement that the City of Iowa City was also a
party to, This is consistent with the adopted JCCOG Budget for FY2000.
(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PELSANG PLACE.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
(3)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING
A MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 153 SOUTH SCOTT BOULEVARD, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 153 South Scott Boulevard
received assistance through the City's Downpayment Assistance Program for
the amount of 91 ,493 on July 1, 1997. The financing was in the form of a
conditional occupancy loan. The loan was paid off on August 11, 1999; thus
the liens can now be released.
(4)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A
SECOND MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2016 WESTERN ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 2016 Western Road received
assistance through the City's Downpayment Assistance Program for the
amount of ~2,000 on September 28, 1992. The financing was in the form of
a conditional occupancy loan. The loan was paid off on July 29, 1999; thus
the liens can now be released.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 603 SOUTH DODGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property located at 603 South Dodge Street
received assistance through the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program for the
amount of $8,056 on July 25, 1996. The financing was in the form of a
conditional occupancy loan. The loan was paid off on July 30, 1999; thus
the lien can now be released.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A
REHABILITATION AGREEMENT AND A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 619 NORTH JOHNSON STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property located at 619 North Johnson Street
received assistance through the City's Rental Rehabilitation Program for a
total of $4,700 on November 28, 1990. The financing was in the form of a
ten-year depreciation loan. The balance of the loan ($940) was paid off on
August 10,1999; thus the liens can now be released.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR
ALTERNATIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND TO RELEASE
THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT EASEMENT ON LOTS I AND 2,
SCOTT'S FOURTH ADDITION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Comment: During the platting of Scott's Fourth Addition, Johnson County,
Iowa, the City required and obtained a stormwater management easement
agreement over Lots 1 and 2 of the subdivision. Since the platting of Scott's
Fourth Addition, additional development in the area has resulted in the
construction of a large stormwater management basin on property abutting
Scott's Fourth Addition. The owner's of Lots I and 2 of Scott's Fourth
Addition have reached an agreement with the property owner of the abutting
stormwater management basin to allow stormwater from their lots to be
diverted to the abutting basin in an effort to unencumber their property from
the easement. Public Works has reviewed the proposed drainage routes and
the basin capacity and has approved the alternative provisions, thus making
the easements on the subject property unnecessary. This Resolution
authorizes the execution of the agreement for providing alternative
stormwater management for the subject property and authorizes the
execution of a release of the City's interest in the existing Stormwater
Management Easement.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE
IMPROVEMENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CLAP) ALLOCATION AND
DESIGNATION OF MAGGIE GROSVENOR AS THE PROJECT OFFICER.
Comment: HUD has awarded the Iowa City Housing Authority ClAP funds in
the amount of 9240,981 for Federal Fiscal Year 99. These funds are
formulate-based grants which are computed in part on the number of public
housing units owned. The Iowa City Housing Authority plans to use these
funds for public housing improvement projects. In addition, the Housing
Authority will be purchasing necessary new HUD computer software. The
deadline for submission of this required resolution to HUD accepting this
grant is August 26, 1999.
g. Correspondence.
(1) Residents of Dunlap Court and Third Avenue - City High Tennis Lights
(2) Jill Harmande - rental properties
(3) Harold Eugene Manley, Sr. - Senior Center Skywalk
(4) Terri Miller Chait (Senior Center Commission) - space in the Senior Center
(5) Nancy Adams-Cogan - Safe transit from ramp to Senior Center
(6) William Shaw (Earl May Seed and Nursery) - garden centers [Mayor response
included]
(7) Brian Loring (Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County) - park rides
/4-L~_ , (9)
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Civil Service Commission submitting
following position(s):
(a) Maintenance Worker II - Parks
(b) Maintenance Worker II - Streets
(c) Maintenance Worker II - Water Service
(d) Sr Maintenance Worker - Wastewater Plant
(e) Mass Transit Operator
Parking Prohibition on the North Side of Olympic Court
Parking Prohibition on S Madison Street South of Prentiss Street
Temporarily Designate the Alley Behind the Senior Center as One-~Nay
certified lists of applicants for the
(f) Utilities Technician
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
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ITEM NO. 5.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM]
Public Discussion will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information"
item.
ITEM NO. 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
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Public hearing 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 northeast corner of Barrington Road and Huntington Drive.
(REZ99-0007)
Comment: At its July 15 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning 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. A summary of the revisions to the plan is contained in a staff
memorandum dated August 18.
Consider 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 within the Windsor Ridge subdivision
located at the east terminus of Court Street. (REZ99-0006) (First Consideration)
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. At the request of the applicant, first consideration was
deferred June 29.
Action: ?f'~/~
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c. Consider 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) (First consideration)
Comment: At its July 1 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:
d. 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. (Second 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.
e. Consider an ordinance mending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow off-street
parking on a separate lot in a different zone under certain conditions. (Second
consideration)
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.
f. 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. (REZ99-0010)
(Second consideration)
Comment: At its July 1 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. The applicant has requested expedited consideration.
Action:
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c~_ 34/0 h.
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 been approved. All
deficiencies identified in the staff report have been resolved. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated July 15. Consideration deferred July 27.
Action:
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. It is anticipated that the legal papers and construction drawings will be
approved prior to Council's August 24 meeting. Staff recommended approval in a
report dated July 15. Consideration deferred July 27.
Consider a resolution approving the extraterritorial final plat of Milder Meadows, a
Resubdivision of Lot 1 of Milder's Subdivision and Auditor's Parcel B in the West
¼ of Section 17-T79N-R5W of the 5th P.M., Johnson County, Iowa, a 47.69-acre,
three-lot residential subdivision with one agricultural outlot located on the north
side of American Legion Road one-half mile east of Taft Avenue.
Comment: At its July 1 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the final plat. Staff recommended approval
in a report dated July 1. The staff report was included in Couneil's July 13
packet.
Action:
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ITEM NO. 7.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE JOHNSON STREET SANITARY
SEWER 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: The plans and specifications for this project are not yet available;
therefore, Public Works and Engineering will reset a public hearing on the project at a
later date. Staff memorandum included in Council packet.
Action:
ITEM NO. 8.
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE
OBLIGATION BONDS.
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL
Comment: This public hearing is to receive public comment regarding the issuance of
up to $700,000 of General Obligation (GO) bonds to allow the City to acquire land,
design, and construct a mixed use parking facility. The resolution authorizes staff to
proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the bonds, to select a date for the sale
thereof, and to take all action necessary to permit the sale of said bonds on a basis
favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council. The sale date will be
scheduled in March, 2000.
a. Public Hearing
Consider a Resolution Approving
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ITEM NO. 9.
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
NOT TO EXCEED $3,000,000 PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS.
Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding the
issuance of up to an additional 83,000,000 of Parking System Revenue bonds. The
total authorization is ~ 13,O00,000 as ~ 1 O,000,000 was authorized on November 17,
1998 for the same purpose. Proceeds from the bonds will pay for 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. The resolution
authorizes staff to proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the bonds, to select
a date for the sale thereof, and to take all action necessary to permit the sale of said
bonds on a basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council. The sale
date will be scheduled in September/October 1999.
a. Public Hearing
ITEM NO. 10.
b. Consider a Resolution Approving
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY CHAUNCEY SWAN FOUNTAIN 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 relocation of the Gutheinz Fountain to the
Chauncey Swan Park and the construction of a new fountain base and water pumping
system. The architect's estimate is 982,700 and will be funded by General Obligation
bond revenue and parking funds.
a. Public Hearing
Consider a Resolution Approving
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ITEM NO. 11.
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOCCER FIELD SANITARY SEWER 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 construction of sanitary sewer to serve soccer
field facilities. The engineer's estimate for the project is $87,635 and will be funded
by wastewater operating funds.
a. Public Hearing
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ITEM NO. 12.
Consider a Resolution Approving
PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT URBAN
REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR A PROPOSED URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA IN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The City Council has received a request from Marc Moen and Monica Moen
to grant property tax exemption under Iowa Code Chapter 404 for a project located
within the Central Business (CB-10) Zone. Staff recommends the designation of the
entire CB-10 Zone as an urban revitalization area. This designation would grant property
tax exemption to qualified improvements within the proposed area.
Action: ~ ~2
ITEM NO. 13.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AN AREA OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, AS AN URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA WHICH SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA. (FIRST
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: See previous item and comment. This ordinance would also repeal and
replace the ordinance designating the Block 62 Urban Revitalization Area. With the
repeal of the Block 62 Plan and Area Ordinance, the Citizen Building property tax
exemption would continue until its expiration. Any new projects on Block 62 applying
for property tax exemption will need to meet the eligibility requirements of the CBD
Urban Revitalization Plan.
Action:
August 24, 1999 City of Iowa City
ITEM NO. 14. THE WINTER 1999/2000 DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN.
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ITEM NO. 15.
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. The Committee
recommends consideration of the plan the same evening as the discussion to allow the
Natural Resource Commission to review the plan on September 9.
Consider a Resolution Approving
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-4-5, CITY CODE, TO ALLOW
THE EMISSION OF SOUND ASSOCIATED WITH A CITY-APPROVED DEER
MANAGEMENT PLAN. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: State law prohibits the use of sound suppressors by private citizens. If
Council approves a sharpshooting component of a deer management plan and the
activity is conducted by a private citizen, this ordinance will allow for the sound
associated with the discharge of a firearm and all other sounds associated with a City-
approved deer management plan.
Action:
August 24, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 15
ITEM NO. 16.
AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED
· 'ANIMAL CONTROL."
Comment: This ordinance provides for the microchipping of impounded dogs and cats.
Because many dogs and cats which are impounded have been previously impounded
and have no type of traceable identification, microchipping such animals will allow the
Animal Shelter to locate the animal's owner immediately and will reduce the number
of animals which must be euthanized because of overcrowding. This ordinance also
clarifies that "invisible" fences are not considered fences for the purposes of the
City's animal control ordinances, and that prohibited animals may take part in a
permitted circus.
a. Public Discussion
ITEM NO. 17.
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b. Consider an Ordinance (First consideration)
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. (PASS AND ADOPT)
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.
Action:
August 24, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 16
ITEM NO. 18.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
1999 HIGHWAY TURN LANE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Comment: This projects extends the left turn lane on US 6 at First Avenue, and
constructs a right turn lane on Highway 1 at Sunset Street. The bid opening for this
project was held on August 17, 1999 and the following bids were received:
All American Concrete, Inc. West Liberty, IA ~55,626.00
Hawkeye Paving Corp. Bettendorf, IA ~75,956.00
Metro Pavers, Inc. Iowa City, IA $75,969.00
Engineer's Estimate
~69,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the project to All American
Concrete, Inc. of West Liberty, IA. The project will be funded 55% by the Iowa DOT
USTEP program and the balance with Road Use Taxes and General Obligation bond
proceeds.
Action:
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 CITY TRANSIT FACILITY METHANE ABATEMENT PROJECT, PHASE I.
Comment:
following bids were received:
A & L Underground, Inc.
Mears
Directed Technologies
Engineer's Estimate
The bid opening for this project was held on August 17, 1999 and the
Olathe, KS
Rosebush, MI
Des Moines, IA
~148,952.03
$183,001.00
$197,200.00
~125,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the project to A & L Underground
of Olathe, KS. The project will be funded 80% by the Federal Transit Administration
and 20% with local funds.
Action:
August 24, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 17
ITEM NO. 20.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
1999 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT.
Comment:
following bids were received:
Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, Inc.
Municipal Pipe Tool Co., Inc.
Insituform Technologies USA, Inc.
Engineer's Estimate
The bid opening for this project was held on August 17, 1999 and the
Pewaukee, WI
Hudson, IA
Lemont, IL
$102,332.50
~ 112,979.00
$131,190.00
$105,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the project to Visu-Sewer Clean &
Seal, Inc. of Pewaukee, WI. The project will be funded by Sewer Revenue bonds.
ITEM NO. 21.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
OAKLAND CEMETERY PHASE ONE EXPANSION PROJECT.
Comment:
bids were received:
Peterson Contractors, Inc.
All American Concrete
Engineer's Estimate
Bids for this project were opened August 17 at 10:30 a.m. The following
Reinbeck, IA
West Liberty, IA
$374,659.20
~399,000.00
~350,000.00
Staff recommends acceptance of the low bid submitted by Peterson Contractors.
Action: 7/~j_c~-d~//~¢f~'~,J_~_~
August 24, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 18
ITEM NO. 22.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE PROJECT IN CITY PARK.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened August 18 at 2:00 p.m. The following
bids were received:
Base Bid Alternate
AbelI-Howe Co.
Selzer-Werderitsch Assoc.
Moore Construction
Cedar Rapids, IA 9435,800 + 921,1OO
Iowa City, IA $373,200 + ~21,000
Iowa City, IA 9353,950 + ~19,000
Architect's Estimate
$340,000 + $20,000
The Parks and Recreation Director recommends award of the project, including the
alternate, to Moore Construction. The alternate is for the installation of a three-phase
power source coming in from Park Road. The above costs include a 915,000
contingency. The project will be funded by a combination of General Obligation Bonds,
grants, private donations, and possibly additional City funds depending on the success
of grant submissions.
Action:
ITEM NO. 23.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT APPLICATION TO BE
SUBMITTED TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Comment: This project consists of the construction of a Shakespearean style outdoor
theater in City Park. It is a cooperative effort with Riverside Theatre, as is the grant
application. If successful, up to 50% of the total cost of constructing and equipping
the facility could be awarded.
Action:
ITEM NO. 24.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT APPLICATION TO BE
SUBMITTED TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
Comment: This project consists of the construction of a Shakespearean style outdoor
theater in City Park. It is a cooperative effort with Riverside Theatre. If successful, up
to 1/3 of the construction cost could be awarded.
Action: Y~~ / 7/~4'~~
August 24, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 19
ITEM NO. 25.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BY-LAWS OF THE IOWA CITY HUMAN
RIGHTS COMMISSION.
Comment: This resolution adds the following provisions to the Iowa City Human
Rights Commission by-laws: 1) a revised attendance policy and 2) a statement setting
forth the duties of the Human Rights Commissions under the section labeled: X
Powers and Duties.
Action:
ITEM NO, 26.
ITEM NO. 27.
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ITEM NO. 28.
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, THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES AND ENDBERG ANDERSON OF MILWAUKEE TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY PROJECT.
Comment: This agreement is with Engberg Anderson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the
preliminary design and cost estimate of a new library building with parking below
grade on Lot 64-1A. The consultant fee of 960,000 would be paid by the City, and
the Library will fund other costs from gift money. ~
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING TCI
CABLEVISION'S ~BASIC
CABLE SERVICE AND OPERATOR SELECTED CHARGES FOR EQUIPMENT
INSTALLATIONS, RENTAL AND MAINTENANCE; APPROVING A "MAXIMUM
PERMITTED RATE" FOR BASIC CABLE SERVICE; APPROVING NETWORK UPGRADE
ADD-ON CHARGE, AND DIRECTING TCI CABLEVISION TO REFILE FCC FOR1235.
Comment: This resolution will approve TCI Cablevision's requested rate for basic
cable service of 912.44 and operator selected charges for equipment installations,
rental, and maintenance. The resolution further sets TCI Cablevision's "Maximum
Permitted Rate" for basic service at 912.37 per subscriber; and approves TCI
Cablevision's estimated network upgrade add-on charges. The resolution also directs
TCI Cablevision to refile FCC Form 1235 using actual information following the end of
the month that the upgraded services are available to all customers.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
August 24, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 20
ITEM NO. 29. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
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.)
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.)
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - Consider a recommendation from the
Johnson County Board of Supervisors to appoint Kevin Kacena to fill an unexpired
term ending December 31, 1999. (Joe Kral resigned.) (6 males and 3 females
currently serve on this Commission.) Correspondence included in Council packet.
ITEM NO. 30.
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION
ITEM NO. 31.
REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Manager.
b. City Attorney.
ITEM NO. 32.
ADJOURNMENT.
City Council Meeting Schedule and
Tentative Work Session Agendas
August20,1999
l August 23
5:00p
SPECIAL
5:00p
6:00p
6:00p
6:20p
6:30p
6:45p
7:00p
7:20p
7:35p
7:50p
8:00p
Monday
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Joint Meeting - Board of Library Trustees
Dinner Provided
Review Zoning Items
Review Agenda Items
Central Business District Urban Revitalization Plan
Highway 6 Corridor Improvements
Winter 1999/2000 Deer Management Plan
City Park Rides
November/December Meeting Schedule
Appointments: Public Art Advisory Committee (1); Riverfront and
Natural Areas Commission (2)
Council Time
Council Chambers
[August 24
6:30p
7:00p
SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Executive Session - Collective Bargaining
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
Council Chambers
I September 6
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
Monday
I September 13
6:30p
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday
Council Chambers
I September 14
7:00p
SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Hickory Hill West Council Goals
Commercial Use of Sidewalks Newspaper Vending Machines
Y2K Update Transit Interchange
Communication Towers Liquor Licenses