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Iowa City
City Council Agenda --, ..
February 1, 2000 - 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
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a. Special Olympics Month - F~bruary ~-~
ITEM NO. 4. CONSIDER ADO~TI F THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for the regular meeting of January 18, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Motions.
( 1 ) Consider a motion to approve disbursements in the amount of
~20,411,225.32 for the period of December 1 through December 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.
c. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Iowa City Airport Commission - December 9
(2) Iowa City Human Rights Commission - November 30
(3) Iowa City Human Rights Commission - December 21
Recommendation to Council: Adopt a change in the definition of sexual
orientation in the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance.
(4) Iowa City Telecommunications Commission - November 23
(5) Senior Center Commission - December 21
d. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1) Class C Liquor License for RT Grunts, Inc., dba RT's, 826 S. Clinton St.
(Renewal)
(2) Outdoor Service Area for RT Grunts, Inc., dba RT's, 826 S. Clinton St.
(Renewal)
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(3) Class C Liquor License for Mike's Place, Inc., dba Mike's Tap, 122 Wright St.
(Renewal)
(4) Class C Liquor License for Motif Ltd., dba Bo-James, 118 E. Washington St.
(Renewal)
C~D-_~7_ (5) Resolution to issue Dancing Permit for RT Grunts, Inc., dba RT's 826 S.
Clinton St.
e. Setting Public Hearings.
(1) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 7
ON THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FY2001 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION CONSOLIDATED TRANSIT FUNDING APPLICATION AND
AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF SAID HEARING.
Comment: In March, JCCOG will be completing Iowa City Transit's FY2001
Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated Transit Funding Application.
This application will contain FY2001 State Transit Assistance formula
operating funds and Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 and/or 5309
operating and capital projects. A public hearing on the application is required
by law, with a notice of the hearing published in advance. The grant
application will be available for public review prior to the public hearing.
f. Resolutions.
:~o- -,~3 (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN OFFSITE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH PLUM GROVE ACRES, INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
ADJACENT TO LOT 68, SCOTT BOULEVARD EAST, PART 3, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Comment: Pursuant to Title 14, Chapter E, Article H of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a site plan has been submitted on
behalf of the owners of Lot 68, Scott Boulevard East, Part 3 for the
construction of Regency Apartments, a Senior Living Center. City staff
approved the site plan subject to the adjacent property owners, Plum Grove
Acres, Inc., (who also platted and developed Lot 68) entering into an Offsite
Sanitary Sewer Easement Agreement to provide for the fully required
easement width prior to finalization of the platting of the adjacent
subdivision, Scott Boulevard East Part 4. This Resolution authorizes the
execution of the required Offsite Sanitary Sewer Easement Agreement.
~0 - 5 zic (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
WATER MAIN PHASE 4, EMERALD STREET TO THE PENINSULA PROJECT.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
oZ~- 3_5 (3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SOCCER FIELD SANITARY SEWER PROJECT.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
g. Correspondence.
(1) Sara Martin - massage studio
(2) Ruby Weems - publication
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(3) Jeanine Penticoff and Cassie Willis (KCRG) - Variety Club Telethon
(4) Arlene Gibbon - underage drinking
(5) Thelma Hulka - underage drinking
(6) Charlie McGuire - miscellaneous
(7) Aria Haught - miscellaneous
(8) Judy Miner - miscellaneous
(9) Rod Kuenster - miscellaneous
(1 O) John Watson (PCRB) - meeting request
(11 ) Anne Hesse (Project Green) - Natural Areas Manager
(12) Helen Ramer - purchase of property
END OF CONSENT CALENDARZ
ITEM NO. ~. PUBLIC DIBOU881ON (ITEM8 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. 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 for three four-unit buildings on a 2.72 acre
property located north of Rohret Road, west of Highway 218. (REZ99-O012)
(First consideration)
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.
(1) Public Discussion
(2) Consider an Ordinance Changing (First consideration)
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b. Public hearing 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. Correspondence included in Council packet. Staff recommends
continuation of the public hearing to February 15. ;~"_~,,
c. Public hearing on an ordinanoe chan~ing the zoning designation from' Nei~borho~~d
Commercial (CN-1) to Commercial Office (CO-1) for 2.5 acres of property located
on the west side of First Avenue at Tudor Drive. (REZ99- _015)
Comment: At its January 6 meeting, by a vote of 0-7, ~nn 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. ~2 .~~ ~.~_ ,
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d. Public hearing on an ordinance amending the Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-8)
conditional zoning agreement to allow a driveway aZ~s% o~to Foster Road for
property located at 500 Foster Road. (REZ99-0016)
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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e. Consider 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 (OPDH-8/1.47
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) (First consideration)
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.
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f. Consider 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
acres located at 522 S. Dubuque Street. (REZ99-0013) (First consideration).
Comment: At its ' g, y - , ing ~n~Z
December 1 meet~n b a vote of 7 0 the Plann
Commission recommended approval. In a report dated December 2, staff
recommended approval.
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 Iooated 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, subjeot to
approval of legal papers prior to Council consideration. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated December 16. Deferred on January 18. It is anticipated
consideration. _
oo- 3~ h. Consider a resolution approving a preliminary plat of South Pointe Addition, ~a~'~
a Resubdivision of Portions of South Pointe Addition, Parts 2 and 3, an 8.08-acre,
25-1ot residential subdivision with two outlots located at the west terminus of
Langenberg Avenue and Hemingway Lane. (SUB99-0008)
Comment: At its November 18, 1999, meeting, the Planning and Zoning
Commission, by a vote of 7-0, recommended approval of the preliminary plat,
subject to the approval of a grading plan prior to Council consideration of the plat.
The grading plan has been approved. Staff recommended approval in a report
dated November 18, 1999.
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ITEM NO. 7. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF THE ENGLERT
~- 3'~ THEATER, AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN POHL FAMILY PROPERTIES LLC AND THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA CITY JAZZ
FESTIVAL - ENGLERT THEATRE FUND AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY.
Comment: This resolution authorizes the City Manager to proceed with acquisition of
the Englert Theater and sets forth conditions and understandings through letters of
agreement with the Pohl family and with the Englert Theater Coalition.
Correspondence included in Council packet.
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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 ~525 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 (continued from January 18)
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING (deferred on January 18)
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ITEM NO. 9. CONVEYANCE OF AN APPROXIMATELY 7,720 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 ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS PHILIP AND HELEN OLDIS.
Comment: Philip and Helen Oldis, as owners of the adjacent property at 2 Ridgewood
Lane, have offered the sum of $500.00 for an approximate 7,720 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. Mr. and Mrs. Oldis have made an offer which is
mid-way between values obtained through the assessment rolls and sales for
comparable properties and the offer is consistent with the fact that the subject
property is entirely encumbered by a city easement. This Resolution authorizes the
City Council's conveyance of the above property to Philip and Helen Oldis.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
ITEM NO. 10. CONVEYENCE OF 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 ADJACENT
PROPERTY OWNER MARJORIE B. HAYEK.
Comment: Marjorie B. Hayek, as owner of the adjacent property at 1025 East
Washington Street, has offered the sum of $2,941 for 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. Mrs. Hayek has made an
offer based on the fair market valuation listed on the assessment rolls for comparable
properties. This Resolution authorizes the City Council's conveyance of the above
property to Marjorie B. Hayek.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
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ITEM NO. 11. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PHASE III IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS, 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: 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. The total estimated construction
cost for all work is 91,510,000 and will be financed with General Obligation bonds.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
o~-~! ,b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
ITEM NO. 12. PLANS, SPECIFICSIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRANSIT METHANE ABATEMENT 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.
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. The estimated
cost for the project is ~ 198,000.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
oc~- ~ - b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
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ITEM NO. 13. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1999 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
WITH CERTAIN LOCAL AMENDMENTS. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
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 and the Board of Appeals
recommend adoption of this code with the local amendments. Public discussion of
this code was held on January 18.
ITEM NO. 14. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 2, ENTITLED "HUMAN
RIGHTS," CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS," SECTION 1, ENTITLED
"DEFINITIONS," REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION. (FIRST
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Upon the recommendation of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission, this
ordinance amends Section 2-1-1 of the City Code to provide an updated definition of
sexual orientation. The current definition defines sexual orientation based on age and
behavior. The Commission believes a change is necessary because people of all ages
may identify with a specific sexual orientation. The recommended definition is the
same as that included in Cedar Rapids' Civil Rights Ordinance.
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-5 ENTITLED "PROJECT SPECIFIC TAP-ON FEE FOR THE
NORTHWEST SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, PHASE I1." (SECOND 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.
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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-6 ENTITLED "PROJECT SPECIFIC TAP-ON FEE FOR THE SOUTH
SYCAMORE SANITARY TRUNK SEWER PROJECT." (SECOND 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. 17. 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."
(SECOND 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.
ITEM NO. 18. 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
BOULEVARD TRUNK SEWER PROJECT." (SECOND 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.
Action:
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ITEM NO. 19. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
c>~ z/~/ MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPITOL STREET PARKING RAMP LIGHTING
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on January 11, 2000 and the
following bids were received:
Alternate Alternate
Base Bid Bid No. 1 Bid No. 2
Gerard Electric, Inc. Iowa City, IA $82,722 56,122 12,054
Price Ind. Elect. Inc. Cedar Rapids, IA $84,580 59,000 37,150
Voltmer Inc. Decorah, IA 992,193 61,590 25,000
Central Electric Co. Pella, IA 995,330 66,600 28,200
Nelson Electric Co. Cedar Rapids, IA 997,270 66,300 26,100
Acme Electric Co. Cedar Rapids, IA 9134,576 57,417 22,599
Engineer's Estimate 991,000 956,000 920,500
Staff recommends award of the project (base bid and alternate Bid No. 1 only) to
Gerard Electric, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa in the amount of 9138,844. This project will
be financed with parking revenues. Staff memorandum included in Council packet.
Action:
ITEM NO. 20. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
c~-~-~ MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2000 PARKING RAMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on January 18, 2000, and the
following bids were received:
Restek, Inc. Edmond, OK 9249,434.00
Western Waterproofing Co., Inc. West Des Moines, IA 9252,984.00
McGill Brothers Inc. Omaha, NE $287,000.00
Paragon Constructors Inc. Minneapolis, MN $289,477.46
Technical Speciality Systems Corp. Cedar Rapids, IA 9330,303.04
Brent Anderson Associates, Inc. Fridley, MN 9332,814.86
National Restoration Systems, Inc. Schaumburg, IL 9353,739.26
E & H Restoration, Inc. Davenport, IA 9505,343.87
Engineer's Estimate 9324,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the project to Restek, Inc. of
Edmond, OK. This project will be financed with parking revenues.
Action:
Date: January 28, 2000
To: Lisa Mollenhauer
From: Dennis Mitchell, Assistant City Attorney
Re: Agenda Item - Council Meeting of February 1, 2000
ITEM ~/ : RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY 1512 DICKINSON LANE AND SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 15, 2000.
, o~- hc--% Comment: 1512 Dickinson Lane is currently a vacant lot owned by the Iowa City
Housing Authority. The Housing Authority intends to convey the lot to Moore
Construction Co. for $17,000, which is the amount the Housing Authority recently
paid for the lot. Moore Construction plans to construct an affordable, resource-
efficient, environmentally-friendly ("green built") single family home on the lot which
would be purchased by the Housing Authority under the Affordable Dream Home
Opportunities Program for sale to a family who eams up to 80% of the median
income.
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ITEM NO. 21. C6 ERA RESOLUTION AWARDING CONT AND AUTHORIZING THE
.C MAYOR SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTIO F A SINGLE FAMIL OME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM
~, Cl HOME OPPORTUNITI ROGRAM
.'J Comment: The bid openin ' roject will be held at 10:30 a.m. on January 27.
r~ ~~~-~ The Housing Authori bids and make a recommendation to Council
prior to the form 00.
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ITEM NO. 22. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND
CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS.
Comment: The Parks and Recreation Commission and staff review fees and charges
annually, and increases are considered in order to help support the Recreation
Division's budget. A three-year plan has been established, with FY01 fee increases
being recommended for adoption at this time, and FY2002 and 2003 fee increases
tentatively identified. Some of the FY01 increases will actually be implemented in
FY00 because the summer season begins in FYO0, but continues into FY01. The
Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed and adopted the proposed increases at
their meeting of January 12, 2000.
Action:
ITEM NO. 23. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION ON BEHALF OF THE
co-as CITY OF IOWA CITY OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, IOWA, AND PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION, INC.
FOR FUNDING, OPERATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE LOCAL PUBLIC ACCESS
FUNCTION.
Comment: This resolution provides for extension of the 1996-1999 contract in order
to allow for completion of renewal negotiations. The renewal process includes
evaluation of the performance of PATV over the past four years and negotiations
involving the Iowa City Telecommunications Commission and staff from the City of
Iowa City, the City of Coralville, and PATV. The pr ess should be completed by
April 1, 2000.
ITEM NO. 24. PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
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ITEM NO. 25. 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
seFve.)
(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.
ITEM NO. 26. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
a. Convention and Visitors Bureau - One appointment for a City Council
representative.
ITEM NO. 27. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM NO. 28. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Manager.
b. City Attorney.
ITEM NO. 29. ADJOURNMENT.
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City Council Meeting Schedule and Ja,uar~ 27, 2000
Tentative Work Session Agendas
l January 31 Monday
6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL FORMAL Council Chambers
6:30p Executive Session - Land Acquisition
COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
7:00p South Central District Plan
7:30p ICAD Presentation
8:00p Review Zoning Items
8:30p Review Agenda Items
8:45p Englert Theater Acquisition
9:15p Peninsula Project
9:45p Appointments: Convention and Visitors Bureau (1)
9:EOp Council Time
Postponed Items
HCDC Hawkeye Court Apartments Letter
Cemetery/Hickory Hill Park
Recreation Fees
Sale of City PropertV/Right-of-Way - Valuation
Televised Work Sessions
J February I Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
J February 7 Monday
2:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
Budget
J February 8 Tuesday
6:30p-9:OOp SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
Budget
l February 14 Monday
6:00p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
City Conference Board
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 Cares
Library Expansion Mercy Project