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ITEM NO. 1.
September 28, 1999 - 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
Iowa City
City Council Agenda
ITEM NO. 2.
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ITEM NO. 3.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS.
Keith Lucas (Citizens Commendation) - Train Incident
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CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meeting of September 14, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Animal Control Advisory Board - August 26
(2) Iowa City Airport Commission - August 19
(3) Iowa City Board of Adjustment - September 8
(4) Iowa City Public Library - August 26
(5) Iowa City Public Library - September 21
(6) Planning and Zoning Commission - September 16
(7) Police Citizens Review Board - September 2
(8) Police Citizens Review Board - September 14
Recommendation: Receive PCRB Public Report #99-04.
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1)
Class C Liquor License for I.C.B.B., Ltd., dba Brown Bottle, 115 E.
Washington St. (Renewal)
(2) Class C Liquor License for HMDS, Inc., dba Grizzly's Southside Pub, 1210
Highland Ct. (Renewal)
(3) Outdoor Service Area for HMDS, Inc., dba Grizzly's Southside Pub, 1210
Highland Ct. (Renewal)
(4) Class C Liquor License for Diamond Dave's Taco Company Leasing
Corporation dba Diamond Dave's Taco Co., 1604 Sycamore #330 Sycamore
Mall. (Renewal)
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(5) Class C Beer Permit for Kirshna, Inc., dba Mini Mart, 731 S. Riverside Dr.
(Renewal)
(6) Class C Beer Permit for Nordstrom Oil Company dba Sunset HandiMart, 1410
Willow Creek Dr. (Renewal)
(7) Class C Beer Permit for Inland Transport Co. dba Scott Blvd. Hawkeye
Convenience Store, 2875 Commerce Dr. (New)
(8) Resolution to issue Cigarette Permits for Scott Blvd. Hawkeye Convenience
Store, 2875 Commerce Dr. and Malone's Irish Pub, 121 Iowa Ave.
Motions.
(1)
CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
(;14,252,905.30 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST I THROUGH AUGUST 31,
1999, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO
AUDIT. DISBURSEMENTS ARE PUBLISHED AND PERMANENTLY RETAINED
IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE CODE.
(2) CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE THE FY99 CONSOLIDATED
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER).
Comment: As required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) the City of Iowa City has completed the FY99 CAPER.
This report describes the accomplishments of projects funded through
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment
Partnership programs. On September 16, the Housing and Community
Development Commission recommended approval of this report. No citizen
comments were submitted during the 30-day public comment period.
e. Resolutions.
(1)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO APPLY FOR A PRESERVATION SERVICES
FUND (PSF) GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC
PRESERVATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500 TO ASSIST IN PLANNING FOR
THE REHABILITATION OF THE MONTGOMERY-BUTLER HOUSE.
Comment: The Historic Preservation Commission is interested in hiring a
consultant to assist in planning for the future rehabilitation and reuse of the
historic Montgomery-Butler House. The consultant hired would assist the
Commission in identifying potential funding sources for the rehabilitation of
the building, identifying preservation minded organizations that may
potentially be interested in assisting with or being responsible for the
rehabilitation and long-term use and maintenance of the structure, and to help
organize and focus the Commission's efforts to find an appropriate long term
use(s) for the building and site. The Commission intends to request
approximately $2,500 in grant funds, which would require an equivalent local
match.
(2)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE OFFICIAL
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1999.
Comment: The Iowa Department of Transportation requires all municipalities
to submit this report annually on or before September 30.
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(3)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 755 OAKLAND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property located at 755 Oakland Avenue
received assistance through the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program for the
amount of $11,000 on September 28, 1988. The financing was in the form
of a low-interest loan. The loan was paid off on September 9, 1999; thus
the lien can now be released.
(4)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT FOR THE
RELEASE AND SUBSTITUTION OF A PEDESTRIAN USE EASEMENT
LOCATED WITHIN PLAZA CENTRE ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The City currently possesses a pedestrian access/use easement
over the courtyard abutting College Street within Plaza Centre One (in front
of Hardee's). A prospective business wishes to make ground floor
improvements on the courtyard area and is willing to construct a new
secondary access within the Plaza Centre One Building to facilitate public
ingress and egress through the property in a manner similar to that provided
by the courtyard easement. This Resolution authorizes the execution of the
Agreement for the Release and Substitution of a Pedestrian Use Easement,
which releases the City's current easement and provides for the granting of a
substituted easement by the Owners upon reconfiguration of the building.
f. Correspondence.
(1) Jane Bolgatz - cemetery
(2) Ellen Sweet - weed ordinance information
(3) Ann and John Zalenski - northside neighborhood
(4) Jeff Gillitzer - Kirkwood Avenue stop signs
(5) Mark Hollingsworth - enforcement
(6) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner:
(a) Extension of Passenger Loading Zone on South Johnson Street
(b) No Parking Corner to Here on Cross Park Avenue, East of Keokuk Street
(c) Removal of Right Turn on Red Prohibition at the Intersection of
Muscatine Avenue and Court Street
(d) Installation of a Stop Sign on Wellington Drive at Scott Boulevard
(e) Establish Metered Parking Spaces on the 400 and 600 Blocks of South
Capitol Street and the 10 Block of West Prentiss Street
(f) Removal of Right Turn on Red Prohibition at the Intersection of
Muscatine Avenue and First Avenue
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E~D OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
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ITEM NO. 4.
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. 5. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
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Public hearing on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow
banner signs in shopping centers.
Comment: At its August 19 meeting, by a vote of 5-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed banner sign amendments.
Staff recommended approval in a me orandu dated July 29.
Action: / ,Z:
Public hearing on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to amend the
provisions relating to home occupations,
Comment: At its August 19 meeting, by a vote of 5-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed home occupation
amendments, Staff recommended approval in a memorandum dated August 9.
Action:
Public hearing on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow
public utilities in commercial and industrial zones.
Comment: At its September 2 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendments related to public
utilities. Staff recommended approval in a memorandum dated August 27.
Action:
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Consider 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-O007)
(Second consideration) ~,(,,Jdr { ~
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 was contained in a staff
memorandum dated August 18.
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e. Consider an ordinance conditionally changing the
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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-O006) (Pass and ad(~t~)
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.
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) (Pass and adopt)
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.
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ITEM NO. 6.
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN AMENDED NEAR SOUTHSIDE COMMERCIAL URBAN
REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR AN EXISTING URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA IN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
Comment: The proposed amendments to the Near Southside Commercial Urban
Revitalization Plan would make the property tax exemption eligibility requirements in
the Near Southside Urban Revitalization Area consistent with those of the proposed
Central Business District Urban Revitalization Plan and Area. See September 14,
1999, Formal Agenda, Item #3e(1 ) for support documentation.
Action:
ITEM NO. 7.
THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE LONGFELLOW-TWAIN PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL PROJECT.
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. Correspondence included in Council
packet.
a. Public Hearing
b. Consider a Resolution Declaring
ITEM NO. 8.
THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Comment: This project will include the installation of a storm sewer system, curbs
near intersections, construction of a trail/sidewalk, installation of shoulders and
landscaping along Highway 6 between the Iowa River and Sycamore Street.
a. Public Hearing
be
Consider a Resolution Declaring
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ITEM NO. 9.
THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS,
HIGHWAY I TO ABBEY LANE PROJECT.
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 revel of service.
a. Public Hearing
ITEM NO. 10.
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Consider a Resolution Declaring
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2814 IRVING AVENUE.
Comment: The Iowa City Housing Authority has purchased a free standing townhouse
located at 2814 Irving Avenue as part of the Affordable Dream Home Program
('ADHOP") using funds received from the sale of public housing units. (The City is
required to reinvest such proceeds to expand affordable housing opportunities in Iowa
City.) Families who earn up to 80% of the median income may qualify for this home
under the ADHOP program. The Housing Authority has received an offer to purchase
2814 Irving Avenue from a family which meets this income qualification. The amount
of the sale will be the appraised price of the townhouse, which is 9111,900. The
family has received a letter of commitment from a local financial institution for
984,320. The City will carry an additional mortgage on the property for the remaining
927,580.
a. Public Hearing
b. Consider a Resolution Authorizing
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ITEM NO. 11.
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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 LEPIC-
KROEGER REALTORS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
ITEM NO. 12.
Comment: This resolution authorizes the City to enter into an agreement with Lepic-
Kroeger Realtors to market the approximately 27,000 square feet of commercial
property which will be for sale in Tower Place and Parking. The property will be
placed on the multiple listing service and may be sold by any real estate agent in the
community. The agreement is for a one-year period.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEE$~
OF CORALVILLE AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY PROVIDING FOR FUTURE
ANNEXATIONS AND EXTRATERRITORIAL REVIEW OF SUBDIVISION PLATS, AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION 99-30.
Comment: This agreement has been negotiated between the City of Iowa City and the
City of Coralville. It replaces a previous agreement which was voided by the
annexation of the Iowa City water plant site by Iowa City, and by the annexation of
the Barrington Heights subdivision by Coralville. The agreement establishes the
division of review authority between Coralville and Iowa City for county subdivisions
and rezonings in the overlapping two-mile area of extraterritorial jurisdiction between
Coralville and Iowa City. This resolution also repeals Resolution 99-30, which had
approved an earlier version of this agreement that was not approved by Coralville.
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ITEM NO. 13.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, POLICE, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED
"PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE," SECTION 1, ENTITLED "SALE TO
AND/OR POSSESSION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND CIGARETTES: UNDERAGE
PERSONS," SUBSECTION B, "EMPLOYEE EDUCATION - CIGARETTE SALES," TO
ELIMINATE THE REQUIRMENT THAT EMPLOYEES SIGN AN AFFIDAVIT AND ADD A
REQUIREMENT THAT BUSINESS/RETAILERS ENSURE THAT THEIR EMPLOYEES ARE
EDUCATED ABOUT THE PROHIBITION ON SALES TO MINORS. (FIRST
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: At the request of Council this section has been modified to requir.e
employee education by the business owner and omit the requirement for employee
affidavits to be notarized and filed each year and kept on business premises. Staff
memorandum included in Council packet.
September 28, 1999
ITEM NO. 14.
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CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE B ENTITLED
"PROJECT SPECIFIC TAP-ON FEES" TO REQUIRE PUBLIC NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH IOWA CODE SECTION 384.38(3) AND TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT
THAT NOTICE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING BE SENT BY ORDINARY MAIL TO OWNERS
OF RECORD OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE BENEFITED AREA. (FIRST
CONSIDERATION)
ITEM NO. 15.
Comment: The last amendment to the City's project-specific tap-on fee ordinance was
made without the benefit of Iowa Code Section 384.38(3) which specifically
authorizes such tap-on fees and does not require that notice of the public hearing be
sent by ordinary mail to owners of record of real property within the benefited area.
The requirement of mailed notice is difficult in that by the time all costs can be
determined with accuracy such that the project-specific tap-on fee ordinance can be
put in place, some tap-on fees have typically been paid in connection with the
subdivision process. In addition, there are some benefited properties which are exempt
from the requirements of the tap-on fee ordinance by virtue of having been previously
served by the utility constructed. The current ordinance requires that all property
owners in the subject area be notified, whether exempt, subject to the ordinance but
paid, or unpaid. Determining the property owners
administratively prohibitive, as recognized by the
Section 384.38(3).
and their payment status is
Iowa Legislature's passage of
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CITY CODE, THE HUMAN
RIGHTS ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO MAKE IT
SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT TO THE FAIR HOUSING AMENDMENTS ACT OF
1989. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: In order to obtain funding from the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) designed to facilitate investigation of housing
discrimination claims, and to investigate claims of housing discrimination in Iowa City,
it is necessary that the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance (ICHRO) be certified by
HUD to be substantially equivalent to the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1989
(FHAA). By Ordinance No. 97-3785 the City of Iowa City amended the ICHRO in an
effort to make it substantially equivalent to the FHAA. HUD has subsequently
determined that additional minor changes are necessary in order to obtain substantial
equivalency. These changes are made by this ordinance.
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ITEM NO. 16.
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. (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: This ordinance would also repeal and replace the ordinance designating the
Block 62 Urban Revitalization Area. With the repeal of the Block 62 Urban
Revitalization Area Ordinance, the Citizen Building property tax exemption would
continue until its expiration. Any new projects on Block 62 applying for the property
tax exemption will need to meet the eligibility requirements of the CBD Urban
Revitalization Plan.
ITEM NO. 17.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT URBAN
REVITALIZATION PLAN AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 93-334.
Comment: This resolution would also repeal and replace the Block 62 Urban
Revitalization Plan. See previous item,
ITEM NO. 18.
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CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-4-5, CITY CODE, TO ALLOW
THE EMISSION OF SOUND ASSOCIATED WITH A CITY-APPROVED DEER
MANAGEMENT PLAN. (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: State law prohibits the use of sound suppressors by private citizens.
Council approved sharpshooting by a private citizen as a component of the City's deer
management plan. 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: p +
ITEM NO. 19.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS,"
CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "ANIMAL CONTROL." (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: This ordinance provides for the microchipping of impounded dogs and cats.
Because many impounded dogs and cats 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.
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ITEM NO. 20.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA CITY CHAUNCY SWAN FOUNTAIN PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on September 21, 1999, and the
following bid was received:
All American Concrete West Liberty, IA 9119,000
Engineer's Estimate 982,700
Staff does not recommend award of this contract. Public Works and Engineering will
re-bid the project in late winter.
Action:
ITEM NO. 21.
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR STRUCTION OF THE
IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING PROJECT E 1.
Comment: The bid opening f ~s project will be held on September 28, 1999, at
10:30 a.m. Public rks and Engineering will evaluate the bids and a
recommendatio ' ' ' September 28.
ITEM NO. 22.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTLOJFOF
THE MERCER PARK TENNIS COURTS. /
Comment: The bid opening for this pro' be held on September 28, 1999, at
10:30 a.m. Parks and Recreati evaluate the bids and a recommendation will be
made to Council at the fo meeting on September 28.
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ITEM NO. 21.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COCC~-k ~-Ie-LD
SANITAI'~Y SEWER.PROJECT. ~
for this project was held on September
28, 1999 and the following bids were received:
Bill Whitters Construction, Inc.
Wendler Engineering & Const., Inc.
McComas-Lacina Const. Co., Inc.
Engineer's Estimate
Swisher, IA
South Amana, IA
Iowa City, IA
$158,808.50
$165,000.00
$184,513.00
$200,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the project to Bill
Whitters Construction, Inc. of Swisher, IA. The project will be funded with
landfill user fees.
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ITEM NO. 23.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE WETHERBY PARK
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project will be hel ember 28, 1999, at
11:00 a.m. Parks and Recreation will eval ids and a recommendation will be
made to Council at the formal m ' on September 28.
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ITEM NO. 24.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND GUY
AND SUE DROLLINGER, D/B/A DROLLINGER RIDES FOR PURCHASE OF CERTAIN
AMUSEMENT RIDES.
Comment: The City of Iowa City has agreed to purchase the train, carousel, and small
airplane ride from the Drollingers effective the end of this season.
ITEM NO. 25.
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH GENE, L.L.C., FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
FOR PORTIONS OF COURT AND LINN STREETS IN IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: This temporary use of right-of-way is to allow the abutting property owners
to temporarily close and erect barricardes 10' west of the east curb line adjacent to
their property along Linn Street, 5' north of the north curb line adjacent to their
property along Court Street, and the west 10' feet of the adjacent alley. This
agreement is requested in order to facilitate the safe construction of a new apartment
building and to secure the construction site from pedestrian traffic. This agreement
will be in effect from September 25, 1999, until September 1, 2000. Correspondence
included in Council packet.
Action:
city of iowa city
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
220 S. Gilbert Street
City Council
Parks & Recreation Dxr~
September 28, 1999
RE: AGENDA ITEMS NO. 22 & 23
ITEM NO. 22 C NSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND
UTBORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE
RCER PARK TENNIS COURTS
COMMENT:
The bid opening for this project was held on September 28, 1999 at 10:30
a.m. and the following bid was received:
L.L. Pelling Co. Noah Liberty, IA $56,119.50
Director's estimate $65,000.00
The Director of Parks & Recreation recommends award of this contract to
L.L. Pelling Co. for the low bid of$56,119.50. The project is funded with
G.O. Bonds.
ITEM NO. 23
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE WETHERBY PARK
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
COMMENT:
The bid opening for this project was held on September 28, 1999 at 11:00
a.m. and the following bids were received:
Shamrock
Construction Co.
Iowa City, IA $70,840.00
L.L. Pellmg Co. North Liberty, IA $83,947.25
Engineer's estimate $63,000.00
The Director of Parks & Recreation recommends award of this contract to
Shamrock Construction for the low bid of $70,840.00. The project is funded
with G.O. Bonds supplemented xvith PIN Grants ($10,000) and funds
derived from Neighborhood Open Space fees ($7,500).
city of iowa city
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
220 S. Gilbert Street
City Council
AGENDA ITEMS NO. 22 & 23
Bids for two Parks and Recreation projects were opened earlier today with the following results:
ITEM NO. 22
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE
MERCER PARK TENNIS COURTS
COMMENT:
The bid opening for this project was held on September 28, 1999 at 10:30
a.m. and the following bid was received:
L.L. Pelling Co. North Liberty, IA $56,119.50
Director's estimate $65,000.00
The Director of Parks & Recreation recommends award of this contract to
L.L. Pelling Co. for the low bid of$56,119.50. The project is funded with
G.O. Bonds.
COMMENT:
The bid opening for this project was held on September 28, 1999 at 11:00
a.m. and the following bids were received:
Shamrock
Construction Co.
Iowa City, IA $70,840.00
L.L. Pelling Co. North Liberty, IA $83,947.25
Engineer's estimate $63,000.00
The Director of Paxks & Recreation recommends award of this contract to
Shamxock Construction for the low bid of $70,840.00. The project is funded
with G.O. Bonds supplemented with PIN Grants ($10,000) and funds
derived from Neighborhood Open Space fees ($7,500).
September 28, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 13
ITEM NO. 26.
ITEM NO. 27.
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ITEM NO. 28.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND GENE, L.L.C.
Comment: This agreement is for the use of 5' of the Court Street right-of-way for the
placement of planters along the south side of a proposed apartment building, steps to
provide access to the building, a garage exhaust vent, and a 4" drain. The apartment
building will be located at the corner of Court and Linn Streets, and construction is to
begin this fall.
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENT TO TERMINATE THE CONSULTANT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WEHNER, PATTSCHULL &
PFIFFNER P.C. FOR THE CIVIC CENTER PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE OF TERMINATION.
Comment: On June 17, 1998, the City contracted with the architectural firm of
Wehner, Pattschull & Pfiffner P.C. ("WPP") for consulting services for the Civic Center
project. The architect handling the job for WPP was John Shaw. Mr. Shaw has since
left WPP but continues to perform said architectural services. Although both WPP and
Mr. Shaw have indicated their agreement to this arrangement, there has been no
formal written assignment and, therefore, it is necessary to terminate the agreement
with WPP so that the City can enter into a formal agreement with Mr. Shaw for the
remainder of the services.
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENT TO TERMINATE THE CONSULTANT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WEHNER, PATTSCHULL &
PFIFFNER P.C. FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL AND RECYCLE CENTER PROJECT
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE OF
TERMINATION.
Comment: On September 22, 1998, the City of Iowa City contracted with the
architectural firm of Wehner, Pattschull & Pfiffner P.C. ("WPP") for consulting services
for the Landfill and Recycle Center Project. The architect handling the job for WPP
was John Shaw. Mr. Shaw has since left WPP but continues to perform said
architectural services. Although both WPP and Mr. Shaw have indicated their
agreement to this arrangement, there has been no formal written assignment, and
therefore, it is necessary to terminate the agreement with WPP so that the City can
enter into a formal agreement with Mr. Shaw for the remainder of the services.
Action:
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ITEM NO. 29.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL SCALE HOUSE AND
RECYCLE CENTER.
ITEM NO. 30.
Comment: This contract is for design of a replacement for the Landfill scale house that
was destroyed in the June 29, 1998, windstorm. Integrated into this new building
will be the Household Hazardous Waste Facility. This contract is with John Shaw
Architects of Iowa City for the sum of ~74,090 and will be funded by Landfill fees.
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. FOR PURCHASE OF
PROPERTY ON BENTON STREET ACROSS FROM ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY.
ITEM NO. 31.
Comment: City staff has negotiated a purchase agreement with Southgate
Development Company, Inc, for property on the south side of Benton Street across
from Roosevelt Elementary School. The City intends to use this property as park land.
Action:
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
[IF NECESSARY]
(ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 32.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
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.)
Appointment will be made October 12.
Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term in addition
to a three-year tern ending January 1, 2003. (Kevin Hanick resigned.) (3 males
and 3 females currently serve on this Committee.)
Appointment will be made October 19.
ITEM NO. 33.
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION
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ITEM NO. 34.
REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Manager.
September 28, 1999 City of Iowa City Page
b. City Attorney.
ITEM NO. 35. ADJOURNMENT.
City Council Meeting Schedule and
Tentative Work Session Agendas
September 24, 1999
I september 27
6:30p
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
6:30p
6:50p
7:05p
7:15p
7:25p
Review Zoning Items
Review Agenda Items
28E with Coralville - Subdivision Review
Longfellow-Twain Pedestrian Tunnel
Council Time
Monday
Council Chambers
I September 28
7:00p
SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
[September 30
4:00p
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Joint Meeting - Cities of Coralville and North Liberty,
School District, Board of Supervisors
Thursday
scan/on Gymnasium
J October 11
6:30p
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday
Council Chambers
October 12
7:00p
SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
l October 18
6:30p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday
Council Chambers
October 19
Tuesday
7:00p
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
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
Iowa Avenue Streetscape