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City Council Agenda
November 23, 1999 - 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
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OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS - Regina Elementary.
a. Lauren Beaumont (~
b. Jessica Tanner
c. Emily Temple
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS.
a. World AIDS Day - December 1
b. Hateful Acts and Hate Crimes
ITEM NO. 4.
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meetings of November 8 and
November 9, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
( 1 ) Board of Appeals - October 4
(2) Iowa City Airport Commission - October 14
(3) Iowa City Human Rights Commission - October 26.
(4) Planning and Zoning Commission - November 4
(5) Police Citizens Review Board - November 9
(6) Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - August 18
(7) Senior Center Commission - October 19
(8) Telecommunications Commission - October 18
(9) Telecommunications Commission - October 25
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1) Class C Liquor License for Ground Round, Inc., dba Ground Round, 830 S.
Riverside Dr. (Renewal)
(2) Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai's Pizza Palace, Ltd., dba Pagliai's
Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St. (Renewal)
(3) Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for Sabilla, Inc., dba
Maxie's, 1920 Keokuk St.
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(4) Class C Liquor License for INC. Limited, dba Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S.
Gilbert St. (Renewal)
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Motions.
(1) CONSIDER MOTION APPROVING ABSTRACT OF ELECTION FOR CITY
COUNCIL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 2, 1999,
(2) CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$13,512,480.99 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER I THROUGH OCTOBER 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.
e. Resolutions.
(1)
CONSIDER A RESOUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MERCANTILE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1541 DICKENSON LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Mercantile Bank has requested that the City approve a
Subordination Agreement for 1541 Dickenson Lane. On February 12, 1998,
the owner of the property received HOME Investment Partnerships Program
funds in the form of a 20-year forgivable loan from the City of Iowa City.
Mercantile Bank has financed the first mortgage with the property owner.
The property is appraised at 9122,000 which provides enough equity to
cover the City's second lien position.
(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 1999
ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT.
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(1)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTI A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
DECEMBER 7 ON PLANS, SPEC TIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR C TRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY CHAUNCEY
SWAN FOUNTAIN JECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PL FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comm : This project involves the relocation of the Gutheinz Fountain to
the hauncey Swan Park and the construction of a new fountain base and
~m~ping system.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
November 22, 1999
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Addition to November 23, 1999, Council Agenda
Consent Calendar Agenda #4e(3)
CONSIDER RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TIME AND PLACE OF FORMAL
MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
· At the November 18, 1999, work session Council Members agreed to meet on the first
and third Tuesday of each month for their regular formal meetings. This resolution
establishes that schedule effective January 18, 2000.
November 23, 1999 City of Iowa City Page 3
(2)
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
DECEMBER 7 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2000 PARKING RAMP
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 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 repair and preventive maintenance work to
the Capitol Street and Dubuque Street parking ramps; including the
replacement of leaky expansion joints, control joints and broken precast
double-tee weld plates and the application of a waterproofing membrane and
a concrete penetrating sealer. The project is anticipated to be completed
during the months of May-July 2000.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
DECEMBER 7 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPITOL STREET
PARKING RAMP LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS 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 improving the lighting in the Capitol Street
parking ramp by replacing the 20 year old light fixtures with new fixtures that
are specifically designed for parking ramps. The project is anticipated to be
completed during the months of April and May 2000.
Correspondence.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Sonia Ettinger - miscellaneous items
Chase Alter - Library expansion
Mildred Flynn - downtown
Louise Rauh - support of Arts Iowa City
Beppie Weiss - support of Arts Iowa City
Amy Correia - living in a private vehicle
Mark Paca (Advanced Drainage Systems) - dual wall HDPE pipe [City
Engineer response included]
(8) Stanley White (Diamond Dave's) - parking
(9) Jeannie Sowers and Ben Chandran - Dodge and Bowery Sts and preservation
of Hickory Hill Park
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.
a. Consider a resolution approving a preliminary plat of Hollywood Manor, Parts 7 and
8, an 11.67-acre, 42-1ot residential subdivision located west of Sycamore Street at
Wetherby Drive. (SUB99-0022)
Comment: At its November 4 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated November 4.
b. Consider a resolution approving a final plat of en, a 1
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acre, 32-1ot residential subdivision with three outlots located at the north terminus
of Arlington Drive.
Comment: At its July 15 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the final plats for Windsor Ridge, Parts Ten
through Fourteen, subject to the approval of legal papers, construction drawings
and a revised sensitive areas site plan prior to Council consideration of the plat,
and subject to provisions regarding the timing of the extension of Arlington Drive
and the construction of sidewalks along Outlot K.
addressed. Deferred on November 9.
All conditions have been
Consider a resolution approving a final plat of Windsor , a 12.58
acre, 37-1ot residential subdivision with two outlots located at the north terminus
of Arlington Drive.
Comment: See Item 6b.
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Consider a resolution approving a final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Twelve, a 16.30
acre, one-lot residential subdivision with one outlot located at the east terminus of
Court Street.
Comment: See Item 6b.
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Consider a resolution approving a final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Thirteen, a 6.61
acre, one-lot residential subdivision with one outlot located at the northeast corner
of Huntington Drive and Barrington Road.
Comment: See Item 6b.
Consider a resolution approving a final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Fourteen, a 7.35
acre, one-lot commercial subdivision located at the southwest corner of Taft
Avenue and Court Street extended.
Comment: See Item 6b.
Action:
ITEM NO. 7.
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF CONTRACT 3 - SOUTH PLANT IMPROVEMENTS,
WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND COLLECTION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Comment: This project includes the construction of new wastewater treatment
facilities at the South Wastewater Treatment Plant. This project will bring the City
into compliance with Federal wastewater discharge limits imposed on Iowa City, allow
for improved treatment of the City's industrial wastes, and continue the phase out of
the aging North Plant Treatment Facilities. This project is scheduled for bid letting in
early February. The Engineer's estimate is ~24,900,000 and will be primarily funded
with wastewater revenue bonds.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
Action:
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ITEM NO. 8.
PUBLIC HEARING IOWA CITY'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR 2001-2006 (A.K.A. CITY
STEPS).
Comment: This document is Iowa City's 5-year plan for housing, jobs and services for
low-income residents, A series of public meetings has been held to receive citizen
input regarding the strategies, goals and priorities detailed within the plan. A 30-day
public comment period started on November 5, 1999,
Action: /~2 ~
ITEM NO. 9.
ITEM NO. 10.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY
ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER I TO ADD
SECTION 4C THEREIN TO ALLOW THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO INSTALL
OR MODIFY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR TEMPORARY CONDITIONS. (FIRST
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Periodically traffic conditions change temporarily due to off-site
construction, development, activity, or other factors. Currently modifying traffic
control to meet the temporary conditions requires two actions by the City Council.
This process can take up to 12 weeks in the case of ordinance changes, where the
ordinance needs to be changed and then changed back after the temporary condition
is no longer necessary. To be more responsive to temporary changes, this ordinance
amendment will allow the City Manager or designee to administratively respond to
traffic control changes that are temporary in nature. Written notice will be provided to
the City Council.
ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 4, SECTION
10D(1) THEREIN TO ESTABLISH THE LENGTH OF BUS STANDS. (FIRST
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Problems have occurred upon enforcement of the "No Parking" restriction
near transit stops. The distance covered under the code is not defined. Transit officials
have determined that 60 feet is the required space to properly get a transit vehicle in
position to safely load and unload passengers.
Action:
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ITEM NO. 11.
ITEM NO. 12.
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ITEM NO. 13.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
EARTH TECH, INC OF WATERLOO, IOWA.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
LOCATED AT 2660 INDIGO
HEARING FOR DECEMBER 7.
Comment: The City and the Iowa Department of Transportation are developing a
project for the reconstruction of North Dodge Street (Iowa Highway 1) between 1-80
and Governor Street, tentatively scheduled for 2003. The project is being coordinated
with the planning of Super-2 reconstruction of Highway 1 between Kalona and Iowa
City, and between Iowa City and Mt. Vernon. The City has agreed to act as the lead
agency on this project and to conduct an Environmental Assessment of the corridor in
accordance with the requirements of Iowa DOT and the Federal Highway
Administration. A contract has been negotiated with Earth Tech, Inc. of Waterloo,
Iowa for a fee of 998,800. Staff memorandum included in Council packet.
OF INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
COURT TO THE TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC
Comment: The Iowa City Housing Authority, under its Tenant-to-Ownership Program,
proposes to sell 2660 Indigo Court to the present tenant. The amount of the sale will
be the appraised value of the home, which is 997,000. The family has leased this
single family home from the Iowa City Housing Authority for the past 15 months and
has taken excellent care of the home during this time. The family has received a
written commitment for a mortgage from a local bank in the amount of 957,000 and
has qualified for a 910,000 forgivable grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank. The
City will provide a second mortgage for the remaining 930,000. This sale will provide
the opportunity for a low-income family to obtain ownership of their own home.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY ONE-HALF OF A TEN FOOT
WIDE VACATED PORTION OF THE WASHINGTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED
BETWEEN 1033 (LOT 7, KOSER BROTHERS SUBDIVISION) AND 1025 WASHINGTON
STREET TO JAMES AND CHRISTINE WALTERS, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR DECEMBER 7.
Comment: On July 27, 1999, the City Council passed an ordinance vacating a ten-
foot wide portion of the Washington Street right-of-way along the west property line
of 1033 East Washington Street (Lot 7, Koser Brothers Subdivision) and abutting
1025 East Washington Street. James and Christine Waiters, as owners of the
adjacent property to the east (1033 E. Washington), have offered the sum of 92,312
for one half of the ten-foot wide by 170' long parcel (approximately 850 square feet),
or 92.72 per square foot, which is consistent with the fair market valuation listed on
the assessment rolls for comparable properties. This Resolution declares the City
Council's intent to convey the above property to the Waiters, and sets a public
hearing on the proposed conveyance for December 7, 1999.
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ITEM NO. 14.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AIRPORT COMMISSION TO PROCEED
WITH CONSTRUCTION OF A 52' X 230' AIRCRAFT HANGAR BUILDING AT THE
IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
ITEM NO. 15.
ITEM NO. 16.
Comment: At the November 16, 1999, Airport Commission meeting, the Airport
Commission voted to request Council financial assistance to construct additional
hangar space at the Airport. The aircraft hangar would accommodate nine aircraft and
be similar to the buildings constructed in 1995 and 1997. Hangar revenue would
repay an internal departmental loan. The Commission has received commitments from
nine tenants. The building would be fully occupied as soon as it is completed.
The following bids were received:
Knutson Construction
McComas Lacina Construction
Henningson Construction
Wendler Construction
Selzer Werderitsch Construction
Project Estimate
Iowa City, IA
Iowa City, IA
Atlantic, IA
South Amana, IA
Iowa City, IA
~395,400
~383,173
~375,850
~348,640
~305,430
9415,000
The Airport Commission recommends the bid from Selzer Werderitsch Construction be
accepted.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DIRECTING SALE OF $11,350,000 PARKING SYSTEM
REVENUE BONDS.
Comment: Bond proceeds will be used to pay costs of construction of the Iowa
Avenue Parking Facility. This resolution ratifies and confirms the actions of the City
Clerk and Finance Director in the determination of the most favorable bid. A completed
resolution will be presented to the City Council at the formal meeting the evening of
November 23, 1999.
CONSIDER A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE FORM OF TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE
PERTAINING TO THE ~ 11,350,000 PARKING REVENUE BONDS.
Comment: This certificate is executed and delivered in connection with the issuance
by the City of ~ 11,350,000 Parking Revenue Bonds. This certificate sets out in detail
a number of facts, promises and obligations which must be met and agreed to by the
City in order to maintain these Bonds as tax exempt.
Action:
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ITEM NO. 17.
CONSIDER A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE FORM OF CONTINUING DISCLOSURE
CERTIFICATE PERTAINING TO THE $11,350,000 PARKING REVENUE BONDS.
ITEM NO. 18.
Comment: This certificate is executed and delivered in connection with the issuance
by the City of Iowa City of 911,350,000 Parking Revenue Bonds. The disclosure
certificate is being executed and delivered for the benefit of the holders and beneficial
owners of the bonds and in order to assist the participating underwriters in complying
with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) Rule 15c2-12(b)(5).
Action:
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROVIDING "OR THE ISSUANCE
AND
AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF $11,350,000 PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE
BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY
CODE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS.
ITEM NO. 19.
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Comment: This resolution provides final authorization for issuance of the ~ 11,350,000
Parking Revenue Bonds.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DIRECTING SALE OF ~1,650,000 TAXABLE PARKI '
SYSTEM REVENUE NOTES.
ITEM NO. 20.
Comment: Note proceeds will be used to construct the condominiums that are
included with the Iowa Avenue Parking Facility. This resolution ratifies and confirms
the actions of the City Clerk and Finance Director in the determination of the most
favorable bid. A completed resolution will be presented to the City Council at the
formal meeting the evening of November 23, 1999.
CONSIDER A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE FORM OF CONTINUING DISCLOSURE
CERTIFICATE PERTAINING TO THE $1,650,000 TAXABLE PARKING REVENUE
BONDS ANTICIPATION PROJECT NOTES.
Comment: This certificate is executed and delivered in connection with the issuance
by the City of Iowa City of 91 ,650,000 Taxable Parking Revenue Bonds Anticipation
Project Notes. The disclosure certificate is being executed and delivered for the benefit
in order to assist the
Exchange Commission
of the holders and beneficial owners of the bonds and
participating underwriters in complying with the Securities
(SEC) Rule 15c2-12(b)(5).
Action:
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ITEM NO. 21.
ITEM NO. 22.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,650,000 TAXABLE
PARKING REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION PROJECT NOTES.
Comment: This resolution provides final authorization for issuance of the $1,650,000
Taxable Parking Revenue Bonds Anticipation Project Notes.
Action:
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
[IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 23. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
Board of Adjustment - One appointment to fill a five-year term ending January 1,
2005. (Term expires for Susan Bender.) (3 males and 1 female currently serve.)
Board of Appeals - One appointment to fill a five-year term for a Building Design
Professional ending December 31, 2004. (Term expires for Robert Carlson.)
(5 males and 1 female currently serve.)
c. Human Rights Commission - Three appointments to fill three-year terms ending
January 1, 2003. (Terms expire for Jan Warren, Charles Major, and Mettie
Thomopulos.) (1 male and 5 females currently serve.)
d. Parks anti Recreation Commission - Two
appointments four-year terms
enain~ 3anndry q, 2004. {Terms expire for Ross WilDurn and ~llen $tro~.l
{4 males and 3 females currently serve.)
e. Senior Center Commission - Two appointments to fill three-year terms ending
December 31, 2002. (Terms expire for Bebe Ballantyne and Terri Miller Chait.)
(3 males and 3 females currently serve.)
November 23, 1999 City of Iowa City Page
ITEM NO. 24.
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION
ITEM NO. 25.
ITEM NO. 26.
REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Manager.
b. City Attorney.
ADJOURNMENT.
City Council Meeting Schedule and
Tentative Work Session Agendas
November 19, 1999
INovember 22
6:30p
Monday
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
6:30p
6:35p
6:50p
7:05p
7:25p
7:40p
7:50p
8:05p
8:20p
Council Chambers
Review Zoning Items
Review Agenda Items
Clinton Street Angle Parking
Senior Center Walkway
Englert Theater Update
City STEPS
Oakland Cemetery/Hickory Hill Park
Appointments: Board of Adjustment (1), Board of Appeals (1),
Human Rights Commission (3), Senior Center Commission (2),
Parks and Recreation Commission (2)
Council Time
I November 23
7:00p
SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
November 25
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
Thursday I
I November 26
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY -CITY OFFICES CLOSED
Friday
I December 6
6:30p
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday
Council Chambers
December 7
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
Kirkwood Avenue Signalization Communication Towers
Liquor Licenses