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City Council Agenda
aanuary 18, g000 - 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
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ITEM NO. 1. GALL TO ORDER. ~~
ITEM NO. 2. OUTSTANDINg STUDENT OITIZENSHIP AWARDS - Hoover Elementary. ~' ~"~~.')
a. David Covington
b. Emily Hindman
Signe Mueller
d. Mackenzie Pierce
ITEM NO. 3. OOMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD.
a. John Cumming
ITEM NO. 4. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE OONSENT OALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meetings of January 4 and
January 10, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
b. Motions.
( 1 ) Consider a motion to approve disbursements in the amount of
~9,904,~60.11 for the period of November 1 through November 30, 1999,
as reeommended by the Finanae Direetor subjeet to audit. Disbursements are
published and permanently retained in the City Clerk's office in aooordanee
with State Code.
~. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Animal Control Advisory Board - December 2
(2) Iowa City Board of Adjustment - December 8
(3) Iowa City Board of Appeals - December 6
(4) Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission - December 9
(5) Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee - December 2
(6) Parks and Recreation Commission - December 8
(7) Planning and Zoning Commission - January 6
(8) Police Citizen Review Board - December 14
d. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1) Class C Beer Permit for QuikTrip Corp., dba QuikTrip ~5~2, 25 W. Burlington
St. (Renewal)
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(2) Class B Wine Permit for QuikTrip Corp., dba QuikTrip//552, 25 W. Burlington
St. (Renewal)
(3) Class C Beer Permit for RSl-SuperValu, Inc., dba Cub Foods, 855 Hwy. 1
West. (Renewal)
(4) Class B Wine Permit for RSl-SuperValu, Inc., dba Cub Foods, 855 Hwy. 1
West. (Renewal)
(5) Class E Liquor License for RSl-SuperValu, Inc., dba Cub Foods, 855 Hwy. 1
West. (Renewal)
(6) Class C Liquor License for Inn Ho Shinn dba Aoeshe Restaurant, 624 S.
Gilbert St. (Renewal)
(7) Class C Liquor License for One Poor Student, Inc., dba One-Eyed Jake's, 18-
20 S. Clinton St. (Renewal)
(8) Class C Liquor License for Downtown Iowa City Entertainment, LLC, dba
Union Bar, 121 E. College St. (New)
(9) Class C Liquor License for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar &
Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St. (New)
(10) Outdoor Service Area for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar &
Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St. (New)
(11) Class C Liquor License for Mike & Marty Enterprises, Inc., dba Quinton's Bar
& Dell, 221 5 E. Washington St. (Renewal)
(12) Class B Beer Permit for KT Restaurants, Inc., LLC, dba Godfather's Pizza, 531
Hwy 1 West. (New)
~- <~ (13) Resolution to issue Dancing Permits to One Poor Student, Inc., dba One-Eyed
Jake's,18-20 S. Clinton St. (Renewal); Downtown Iowa City Entertainment,
LLC, dba Union Bar , 121 E. College St. (New); Brothers of Iowa City, Inc.,
dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St. (New)
e. Setting Public Hearings.
DO-/D (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR TRAFFIC
SAFETY GRANT FUNDS FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE WASHINGTON
STREET MEDIAN FROM VAN BUREN STREET TO DODGE STREET.
Comment: Washington Street between Van Buren Street and Dodge Street
has been identified as a high accident rate location in Iowa City. Modification of
the median should prevent many of the collisions. The Engineering Division
estimates the project to cost ~60,000 and the Iowa DOT has safety funds for
which the project qualifies.
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(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 1
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PHASE III IOWA CITY
DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS, DIRECTING CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: Phase III of the Downtown Streetscape project includes
improvements to Clinton Street, Linn Street and Gilbert Street between
Burlington and Iowa, College Street between Linn and Gilbert, Washington
Street between Capitol and Clinton, and Burlington Street between Capitol
and Gilbert. The Downtown Streetscape Plan has been used to guide the
final design improvements.
(3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 1
c~-/Z- ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY
METHANE ABATEMENT PROJECT, PHASE 2, DIRECTING CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: This project involves connecting the three horizontal collector
pipes installed under the transit building in Phase 1 to gas extraction and
treatment system. This project is funded with 80% federal funds and 20%
local funds.
(4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 15
ON INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE HIGHWAY 6
CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS 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 include the installation of a storm sewer system,
curbs near intersections, construction of a trial/sidewalk, installation of
shoulders and landscaping along Highway 6 between the Iowa River and
Sycamore Street. Under the provisions of the House File 476, enacted during
the 1999 legislative session, notice of the City's intent to continue with the
project and acquire property therefore must be given to all property owners
whose properties may be affected. This is the second public' hearing on this
project. It is needed because additional potentially affected property owners
were identified after the original public hearing.
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(5) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 15
ON INTENT TO PROCEED WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE WESTSIDE TRUNK
SEWER PROJECT, PHASE 2, 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 involves upgrading the sanitary trunk sewer from the
Galway Hills to Southwest Estates. Under the provisions of the 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.
(6) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR MARCH 7 FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S
PROPOSED 5 YEAR PLAN AND ANNUAL PLAN.
Comment: The Public Housing Authority is required to adopt a 5 Year Plan
and Annual Plan under the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of
1998 ("QHWRA"). The QHWRA also requires that the plans be made
available to the public for review not later than 45 days before the public
hearing is to take place. The 5 Year Plan and Annual Plan will advise HUD,
residents and members of the public of the Iowa City Housing Authority's
mission for serving the needs of low income and very low income families,
and the Housing Authority's strategy for addressing those needs.
Resolutions.
(1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE 1999 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR SCOTT BOULEVARD EAST PART 3, AND DECLARING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
(3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE RAW WATER
MAIN PROJECT CONTRACT I IN CONNECTION WITH THE WATER
SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
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c>o-/c/ (4) CONSIDER A RESOUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS
BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 723 OAKLAND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Hills Bank and Trust Company has requested that the City
approve a Subordination Agreement for 723 Oakland Avenue. On November
30, 1990, the owners of the property received a Statement of Life Lien and a
Rehabilitation Agreement from the City of Iowa City for the amount of
93,085. Hills Bank and Trust Company has refinanced the first mortgage
with the property owners for 998,929. The property is appraised at
9113,690 which provides enough equity to cover the City's second lien
position.
~)- Z, 0 (5) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES.
Comment: This resolution will increase the maximum depository balance at
six institutions. Staff recommends incremental increases in depository limits
at the following financial institutions:
Firstar Bank Iowa NA 915,000,000
Iowa State Bank &Trust Co. 97,000,000
Hills Bank &Trust Co. 910,000,000
Commercial Federal Bank 925,000,000
University of Iowa Community Credit Union 95,000,000
Brenton Bank 99,000,000
Additional investments at banking institutions would be collateralized by the
state sinking fund. Additional investments at credit union institutions would
be collateralized by an increased letter of credit.
DO- Z,I (6) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE ON-SITE AND
OFF-SITE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR GALWAYS HILLS, PART FIVE, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
g. Correspondence.
( 1 ) Roger Grow - recyclables
(2) Terri Miller Chait (Senior Center Commission) - appointment of Carol
Thompson
(3) Mike Thayer - City Manager
(4) Peter Hartford - parking downtown
(5) Harold and Naomi Schedl - deer (2)
(6) Martha Eioher-deer ~-~-,.~.
(7) Dan Campion - deer a~.z~
(8) Keri Neblett - deer
(9) Robert Dostal - literary, entertainment, and recreational needs
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(10) Richard Dolezal - Hickory Hill Park accessibility
( 11 ) Kathleen Janz - Hickory Hill Park accessibility
(12) Beverly Amoroso - underage drinking
(13) Linda Diggelmann - underage drinking
(14) Polly Pagliai - underage drinking
(15) Ken and Marlys Kulper - underage drinking
(16) Sonia Ettinger - underage drinking
(17) Patricia VanRollins - underage drinking
(18) Margaret Winkler - underage drinking ]Council Member Pfab response
included]
(19) Amy and Michael Kolen - underage drinking [Council Member Pfab response
included]
(20) Dwight Seegmiller and Roger Reilly (Hills Bank) - traffic
(21) Elected Officials Committee - 2000 Business Fair Elected Officials Booth
(22) Jayne Moraski (Housing and Community Development Commission) - letter
~.:~Jr~ to The University of Iowa regarding Hawkeye Court
./~..~2/~J (23) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner - Lane Usage Changes on North Dodge
.... , ~. . J Street at Captain Irish Parkway
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
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.
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ITEM NO. 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for February 1 on a resolution to amend
the Comprehensive Plan to adopt and incorporate the South Central District Plan
for property generally located east of Highway 218, south of Highway 1 and west
of the Iowa River.
Comment: At its December 2 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the draft South Central District Plan with
certain revisions. In a subsidiary motion, by a vote of 6-0, the Commission
recommended that the South Central District Plan include an east/west arterial,
with the alignment in the vicinity of Dane Road to be generally between those
shown as alternative N-1 and the alternative N-1.1 in the November 15 EarthTech
report, subject to finalization of the alignment with consideration of engineering
criteria and land acquisition costs as well as social, environmental, and other
factors.
b. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for February 1 on an ordinance changing
the zoning designation from Neighborhood Commercial (CN-1) to Commercial
Office (C0-1) for 2.5 acres of property located on the west side of First Avenue at
Tudor Drive. (REZ99-0015)
Comment: At its January 6 meeting, by a vote of 0-7, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended denial of the proposed rezoning. The applicant has
sent correspondence requesting the proposed rezoning be considered by the City
Council. Staff recommended denial in a report dated December 16, 1999. Based
on a revised site development concept plan, staff now recommends approval
subject to a conditional zoning agreement.
Action: ~. fi~?~ y~ '~~~
c. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for February 1 on an ordinance
amending the Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-8) conditional zoning agreement to
allow a driveway access onto Foster Road for property located at 500 Foster
Road. (REZ99-O016)
Comment: At its January 6 meeting, by a vote of 3-4 (with Supple, Ehrhardt,
Bovbjerg, and Schintler voting no) the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended denial of an amendment to the OSA-8 Conditional Zoning
Agreement to allow the driveway to remain open only until the Louises cease to
occupy the residence and provided an escrow is paid for the alternative driveway.
The applicant has requested that the proposed amendment to keep the Louis
driveway open in perpetuity be considered by the City Council. Staff
recommended denial in a memo dated December 29, 1999.
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d. Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density
Multi-Family Residential (RM-12) and Medium Density Single Family Residential
(RS-8) to Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-12/11.79 acres) and
(OPDHo8/1.47 acres) and approving a preliminary Planned Development Housing
Overlay Plan for Windsor Ridge, Part 15, a proposed 98-unit residential
development located north of Court Street at its eastern terminus. (REZ99-0011)
Comment: At its November 18 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning and preliminary
development plan. Staff recommended approval in a report dated November 4.
e. Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density
Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay - Low Density
Residential (OSA-5) and approving a preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan
west of Highway 218. (REZ99-0012) ' ~ ·
Comment: At its November 18 meeting, by a vote of 5-1 with Ehrhardt voting no,
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning and
preliminary development plan. Staff recommended approval in a report dated
October 21 and a memorandum dated October 28
Action: Y~ Z;'l~ ('? ~<Z:~:~:2z4-~2 -
f. Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Planned High
Density Multi-Family Residential (PRM) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-PRM) and
approving a preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan for approximately .28
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission will be considering the requested
rezoning and preliminary development plan at its December 2 and 16 meetings,
and is expected to take action prior to the January 18 Council meeting. In a report
dated December 2, staff recommended approval pending staff approval of the
development plan and a grading plan that assures the stability of the slope will not
be undermined.
Action:
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g. Consider a resolution approving a final plat of Scott Boulevard East, Part 4, a 7.36-
acre, 15-lot residential subdivision with one outlot located at Scott Park Drive and
Hummingbird Lane. (SUB99-0027)
Comment: At its December 16 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed subdivision, subject to
approval of legal papers prior to Council consideration. Legal papers (have/have
not) been approved. Staff recommended approval in a report dated December 16.
ITEM NO. 7. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON THE ADOPTION OF THE 1999 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE.
Comment: The 1999 National Electrical Code is an updated version of the most
recent electrical code the City of Iowa City has adopted. City staff, along with the
Board of Appeals, has reviewed the 1999 National Electrical Code and recommends
the adoption of this code with certain amendments.
Action: ~ ~~
ITEM NO. 8. THE CITY'S INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND
~O- Z~ TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL
STORMWATER AND GREENSPACE PROJECT.
Comment: This project will enhance the drainage corridor south of Mr. Prospect, Part
7 and Lakeside Subdivisions to the Snyder Creek Bottom Wetlands and 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 may be affected. This is the third public hearing
on this project. It is needed because the City is contemplating a modification in the
northern location of the project where the drainage corridor is being enhanced which
may affect additional property owners who were not identified prior to the original
public hearing.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DECLARING
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ITEM NO. 9. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
c>c~-2_~ CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING CENTER PROJECT,
PHASE 2, 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.
This project consists of upgrading the existing site layout to include more recycling
and reclamation drop sites more conveniently situated for customer access. It also
includes a new facility building consisting of a scale office, education room, personnel
office, a product exchange store and a chemical waste operation room. The
engineer's estimate of construction cost is 9542,000 and will be funded by landfill
revenues. Staff memorandum included in Council packet.
c. PUBLIC HEARING
d. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
ITEM NO. 10. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
b~-~-~' CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL GAS COLLECTION SYSTEM
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 consists of installing a gas collection system throughout the
entire landfill site to meet current state and federal landfill rules. The system will
collect landfill gases from the site for treatment by an enclosed flare before being
released to the atmosphere. The engineer's estimate of construction cost is
91,500,000 and will be funded by landfill revenues.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
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ITEM NO. 11. CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 3, RUNDELL ADDITION,
CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 2,995 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GRANT STREET AND COURT STREET, TO ADJACENT
PROPERTY OWNERS WILLIAM G. FLANAGAN AND ELIZABETH ROSE.
Comment: William G. Flanagan and Elizabeth Rose, as owners of the adjacent property
at 406 Grant Street, have offered the sum of 9525 for an approximate 2,995 square
foot portion of a City-owned, unbuildable remnant lot known as Lot 1, Block 3 Rundell
Addition. Mr. Flanagan and Ms. Rose have made their offer based on an appraisal of
the subject property and plan to use the property for the construction of a driveway
from their property to Grant Street (see attached letter and appraisal). The amount
offered for the property is in the mid-range of the values indicated by the appraisal.
(See memo from Sarah Holecek re: methods of fair market valuation and
considerations for conveyance of property). This Resolution authorizes the City
Council's conveyance of the above property to Mr. Flanagan and Ms. Rose, subject to
the purchasers performing a survey to provide an accurate legal description.
a.PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
ITEM NO. 12. CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND THE POLICE LABOR RELATIONS ORGANIZATION OF IOWA
CITY.
Comment: City and Police Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City negotiators have
reached tentative agreement on a three-year collective bargaining agreement. It
provides for a 3¼ % wage increase for each of the three years, benefit adjustments
regarding longevity pay and premium pay for field training officers in the first year, and
addition of a new 25 year longevity step in the second year, as well as several
contract language revisions. A copy of the tentative agreement will be provided to
the Council. Staff recommends ratification of this tentative agreement.
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ITEM NO. 13. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "CITY
UTILITIES" OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY ADOPTING A NEW
SECTION 14-3B-5 ENTITLED "PROJECT SPECIFIC TAP-ON FEE FOR THE
NORTHWEST SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, PHASE I1." (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The City Code authorizes the City to adopt and implement, following public
hearing, project specific tap on fee ordinances to provide for the equitable
apportionment of costs associated with extension of public utilities. The proposed
ordinance will adopt a tap-on fee for the cost associated with the construction of the
Northwest Sanitary Sewer, Phase II, which is the north fork of the northwest sanitary
sewer constructed in 1991, to serve the northerly area of the Clear Creek drainage
basin.
ITEM NO. 14. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "CITY
UTILITIES" OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY ADOPTING A NEW
SECTION 14-3B-6 ENTITLED "PROJECT SPECIFIC TAP-ON FEE FOR THE SOUTH
SYCAMORE SANITARY TRUNK SEWER PROJECT." (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The City Code authorizes the City to adopt and implement, following public
hearing, project specific tap on fee ordinances to provide for the equitable
apportionment of costs associated with extension of public utilities. The proposed
ordinance will adopt a tap-on fee for the cost associated with the construction of the
South Sycamore Sanitary Trunk Sewer to serve the southeast side of Iowa City.
ITEM NO. 15. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "CITY
UTILITIES" OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY ADOPTING A NEW
SECTION 14-3B-7 ENTITLED "PROJECT SPECIFIC TAP-ON FEE FOR THE 1996
HIGHLANDER LIFT STATION, FORCE MAIN AND TRUNK SEWER PROJECT." (FIRST
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The City Code authorizes the City to adopt and implement, following public
hearing, project specific tap-on fee ordinances to provide for the equitable
apportionment of costs associated with extension of public utilities. The proposed
ordinance will adopt a tap-on fee for the cost associated with the construction of the
1996 Highland Lift Station, Force Main and Trunk Sewer Project to serve the
northeast area of Iowa City.
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ITEM NO. 16. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "CITY
UTILITIES" OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY ADOPTING A NEW
SECTION 14-3B-8 ENTITLED "PROJECT SPECIFIC TAP-ON FEE FOR THE SCOTT
BOULEVALRD TRUNK SEWER PROJECT." (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The City Code authorizes the City to adopt and implement, following public
hearing, project specific tap-on fee ordinances to provide for the equitable
apportionment of costs associated with extension of public utilities. The proposed
ordinance will adopt a tap-on fee for the cost associated with the construction of the
Scott Boulevard trunk sewer to serve the southeasterly area of Iowa City.
ITEM NO. 17. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS,"
CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES," OF THE CITY CODE TO ADD
A NEW SECTION PROHIBITING THE USE OF VEHICLES FOR LODGING ON PUBLIC
STREETS, RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PARKING LOTS, OR OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTY WITHIN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: This ordinance is placed on the Council's agenda at Council's direction
following the expression of concern by members of the public. Correspondence and
Council Member Pfab response included in Council packet.
ITEM NO. 18. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO~SIGN AN~ THE CI~~
~-~ CLERK ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND WELL
HOUSES.
Comment: This agreement will provide engineering consulting services during
construction of the New Water Treatment Plant and Well Houses. It is desirable to
have Howard R. Green Company assist the City in implementing the construction
contract in those areas where outside professional engineering support is needed.
Specifically, professional engineering support includes review of shop drawings,
necessary design modifications, construction site visits to insure project is constructed
according to plans, and conducting a final inspection. The cost of this service is
~466,000 and will be funded from water revenues. Public Works recommends
approval of this resolution.
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ITEM NO. 19. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO PRESCRIBE A PROCEDURE TO WAIVE THE
pC>- z-(- APPRAISAL IN CASES INVOLVING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY WITH A LOW
FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT MAY ENTAIL
CONDEMNATION.
Comment: Recent changes to Chapter 6B of the Iowa Code regarding condemnation of
private property for public improvement projects provides that an acquiring agency
may prescribe a procedure to waive the requirement for an appraisal "in cases
involving the acquisition of property with a fair market value." This resolution
prescribes such a procedure.
Action:
ITEM NO. 20. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAILING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
Ol::)- ?_'7 OF INTENT TO COMMENCE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE
NEAR SOUTHSIDE TRANSPORTATION CENTER PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE
PROPERTY FOR THE PROJECT; AND SETTING DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR
MARCH 7.
Comment: Under last year's amendments to the Iowa Code a governmental body
which proposes to acquire property under power of eminent domain for a public
improvement project is required to give notice of its intent to commence the project to
all property owners whose properties may be acquired in whole or in part for the
project. This resolution authorizes the mailing and publication of such notice and sets
a public he~ring for March 7. .,,,c~_) J
ITEM NO. 21. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTE~IT TO 'gC~'NVEY ONE-HALF OF A TEN FO&T
~o- Z~5 WIDE VACATED PORTION OF THE WASHINGTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED
BETWEEN 1033 (LOT 7, KOSER BROTHERS SUBDIVISION) AND 1025 WASHINGTON
STREET TO MARJORIE B. HAYEK, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID
CONVEYANCE FOR FEBRUARY 1.
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. Marjorie B. Hayek, as owner of the adjacent property
to the west (1025 E. Washington), has offered the sum of $2,941 for one half of the
ten-foot wide by 170' long parcel (approximately 850 square feet), or 93.46 per
square foot, which is consistent with the fair market valuation listed on the
assessment rolls for comparable properties. This Resolution declares the City
Councirs intent to convey the above property to Mrs. Hayek, and sets a public hearing
on the proposed conveyance for February 1.
January 18, 2000 City of Iowa City Page 15
ITEM NO. 22. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY AN APPROXIMATELY 7,720
~>c>-~.ct SQUARE FOOT PARCEL OF THE UNIMPROVED, VACATED PORTION OF THE
VIRGINIA DRIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 2 AND 14 OF NORTH
HILLS SUBDIVISION IMMEDIATELY NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF
VIRGINIA DRIVE AND RIDGEWOOD LANE TO PHILIP AND HELEN OLDIS, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR FEBRUARY 1.
Comment: On September 28, 1999, the City Council passed an ordinance vacating
approximately 7,720 square feet of the 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. Philip and Helen Oldis, as owners
of the adjacent property (2 Ridgewood Lane), have offered the sum of $500 for the
approximately 7,720 square foot parcel. The offer is in-between values obtained
through the assessment rolls and sales for comparable properties, and seems
consistent with the fact that the property is entirely encumbered by a city easement.
This Resolution declares the City Council's intent to convey the above property to Mr.
and Mrs. Oldis, and sets a public hearing on the proposed conveyance for February 1.
Action:
ITEM NO. 23. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 98-31 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND APPROVING A NEW RESOLUTION
SETTING FORTH RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF FORMAL COUNCIL
MEETINGS.
Comment: At the request of the Mayor the "Public Discussion" item has been
replaced with "Community Comment."
ITE~ ~0.24. CONSIDER A RESO[UTIO~ A~E~DI~G THE BUDGETED
DO- ~O ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BY ADDING ONE
SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER POSITION.
Comment: The South Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project is scheduled
to be amended on February 15, 2000, with construction to begin shortly thereafter.
The City desires to have on-site project construction management services provided by
City employees. These services can be accomplished with the addition of a Special
Projects Manager. Additional information regarding project inspection for wastewater
and water facility improvements is provided in a memo to the City Manager dated
Dcoombcr 20, 19~. ~/~ ~.
January 18, 2000 City of Iowa City Page 16
ITEM NO. 25. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE
Oh-3>t ACCOUNTING DIVISION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT BY ADDING ONE
ASSISTANT CONTROLLER POSITION AND DELETING ONE SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
POSITION AND AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLAN BY ADDING ONE
ASSISTANT CONTROLLER POSITION.
Comment: With the promotion of the City Controller to the position of Assistant
Finance Director it is recommended that a position of Assistant Controller be created
to manage the day to day activities and work assignments of the Accounting Division.
The Assistant Controller will assist the Assistant Finance Director/Controller in these
activities as well as perform other duties currently performed by a Senior Accountant.
A current Senior Accountant position will be eliminated and the duties of the Assistant
Controller assigned to that employee. Annual cost is approximately ~ 1,859.
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ITEM NO. 27. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Previously-Announced.
(1) Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a six-year term ending March 1,
2006. (Term expires for Pat Foster.) (4 males and 0 females currently
serve.)
(2) Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term ending
April 5, 2004. (Term expires for Michael Kennedy.) (2 females and 0 males
currently serve.)
(3) Historic Preservation Commission - Four vacancies (one At-Large, one
Woodlawn District, one East College Street District, and one College Green
District) to fill three-year terms ending March 29, 2003. (Terms expire for
Michaelanne Widness, Linda Shope, Frank Gersh, and Pamela Michaud.)
(4 males and 2 females currently serve.)
(4) Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
January 1, 2002. (Jane Nelson-Kuhn resigned.) (2 males and 6 females
currently serve.)
(5) Telecommunications Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms
ending March 13, 2003. (Terms expire for Elizabeth McKray and Cathy
Weingeist.) (3 males and 0 females currently serve.)
Appointments will be made February 15.
January 18, 2000 City of Iowa City Page 17
ITEM NO. 28. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
a. Convention and Visitors Bureau - One appointment for a City Council
representative.
b. Public Art Advisory Committee - One appointment for a community representative
to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002. (Deb Galbraith resigned.) (3
males and 3 females currently serve.)
ITEM NO. 29. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM NO. 30. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Manager.
b. City Attorney.
ITEM NO. 31. ADJOURNMENT.
City Council Meeting Schedule and Ja,,arv 44, 2000
Tentative Work Session Agendas
January 17 Monday
CITY OFFICES CLOSED - MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
January 18 Tuesday
3:00p-5:00p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
3:00p Review Zoning Items
3:20p Review Agenda Items
3:50p Englert Theatre Update
4:05p Near Southside Transportation Center
4:30p Peninsula Project Developer Selection
4:40p Appointments: Council Member to Convention and Visitors
Bureau (1); Public Art Advisory Committee (1); Riverfront and
Natural Areas Commission (1)
4:45p Council Time
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
l January 20 Thursday
4:00p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION TBD
Joint Meeting Cities of Coralville and North Liberty,
School Board, and JC Board of Supervisors
J January 24 Monday
2:30p-5:00p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
Budget (Capital Improvement Program continued)
l January 25 Tuesday
6:30p-9:00p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
6:30p City Conference Board
7:00p Budget (Boards, Commissions, Committees, Agencies}
8:00p Capital Improvement Program Budget (continued)
January 31 Monday
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION 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 Sidewalk Cafes
Cemetery/Hickory Hill Park