HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-07 Agenda Subject to change as t~nahzed by the City Clerk. For a tlnal official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
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City Council Agenda L,-L ~
March 7, 2000 - 7:00 p.m. ~~
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410 E. Washington Street
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b. Jody O[son
c. Samantha S~dwel[
[IEM ~O. 3. ~AYO~'S PROCLA~AI[O~S.
[I~M ~O. 4. O COaStal CALenDAR ~S eR~S~IED OR A~D~D.
a. M~nutes of Boards and Commissions.
Animal Control Advisory Board - January 20
(2) Housing and Community Development Commission - January 20
Recommendation to Council: G~ve the two South ~o~nte lots to the Greater
Iowa C~ty Housing ~e[[owsh~p (G[CH~).
(3) ~ub[~c Art Advisory Committee - January 20
(4) Public Art Advisory Committee - January 27
(5) ~ub[~c A~t Adv~soW Committee - ~ebruary 3
(6) Public Art Advisory Committee - ~ebrua~y 9
(7) R~verfront and Natura~ A~eas Commission - Decembe~ ~ 5
b. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the C~ty Clerk.
(1) Class C L~quo~ L~cense for Herro, [~c., dba M~'s lap, ~3 S. L~nn St.
(RenewaD
(2) C~ass C L~quo~ License for Spo~ts Column Co~p., dba Sports Column, 12 S.
Dubuque St. (RenewaD
(3) C~ass C Beer ~erm~t for De[~ Mart Corp., dba Del~ Ma~t ~2, ~920 Lowe~
Muscat~ne Rd. (Renewal)
(4) Class C L~quor L~cense for Iowa C~ty Elks Lodge B.~.O. ~590 dba Iowa C~ty
~[ks Lodge B.P.O. ~590, 637 ~oster Rd. (RenewaD
March 7, 2000 City of Iowa City Page 2
(5) Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #3, 1201 N. Dodge St.
(Renewal)
(6) Class B Wine Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #3, 1201 N. Dodge St.
(Renewal)
(7) Refund for an unused portion of a Class B Wine Permit for Nash-Finch
Company dba Econofoods #473, 1987 Broadway St.
(8) Refund for an unused portion of a Class C Beer Permit for Nash-Finch
Company dba Econofoods #473, 1987 Broadway St.
I:::>C>-7l (9) Resolution to issue a Dance Permit for Sports Column Corp. dba Sports
Column. 12 S. Dubuque St. (Renewal)
c. Motions.
( 1 ) CONSIDER MOTION ABOLISHING THE CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE
COMMITTEE.
Comment: Given Council confirmation at their work session of February 14
that the City Council Legislative Committee was not intended to advise
Council on policy issues, and Council interest in having any Council Member
who desires to participate in such matters to do so, Council desires to abolish
the Legislative Committee.
(2) CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$14,278,130.54 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY I THROUGH JANUARY
31, 2000, 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.
d. Setting Public Hearings.
Do- 7 ?- (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 21
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD
IMPROVEMENTS - ABBEY LANE TO HIGHWAY I PROJECT, 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 will widen Mormon Trek Boulevard to four lanes from
Abbey Lane to Highway 1. It will include the installation of storm sewer,
sanitary sewer, sidewalks and water main. The project will also include
improvements at the Highway 1 intersection and both Westside Drive
intersections and drainage improvements near Abbey Lane.
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00- q .~ (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 21
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
OVERPASS [STP-U-3715(14)-- 70-52] PROJECT, 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 resolution sets a public hearing for the above project. This is
a University of Iowa project, however, the Federal funding source for a
portion of this work is distributed through the City thereby requiring our
standard bid process for Federal aid work. The University of Iowa has agreed
to provide the local match and all portions of the total project cost in excess
of the Federal grant and to conduct all administration and inspection of the
construction of the bridge overpass.
e. Resolutions.
c>~ - '7 ~ ( 1 ) 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
430 NORTH VAN BUREN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Hills Bank and Trust Company has requested that the City
approve a Subordination Agreement for 430 North Van Buren Street. On
February 27, 1997 the owner of the property received a Mortgage for $5,463
and on October 21, 1998 another Mortgage for $5,700, from the City of
Iowa City for a total amount of $11,163. Hills Bank and Trust Company has
refinanced the first mortgage with the property owner for $60,000. The
property is appraised at $164,000 which provides enough equity to cover the
City's second lien position.
1:)~ ~7_~ {2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR WALNUT RIDGE - PART SEVEN (EXCEPT THE
PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOT 78), AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
C>D- '~ ~ (3) CONSIDER RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK OF
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CONCESSION/RESTROOM BUILDINGS
AT THE IOWA CITY KICKERS SOCCER PARK.
Comment: On June 15, 1999 a contract was entered into with Moore
Construction Company of Iowa City to construct two concession/restroom
buildings at the Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park. The total contract amount,
including change orders, is $367,435.26. All work covered by the contract
has been completed, all required paper work has been submitted, and all
invoices have been paid other than a five percent retainage.
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c~o-'~ (4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR LAND AND
WATER CONSERVATION FUND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE IOWA
CITY SKATE PARK.
Comment: This resolution is to request funding assistance in the amount of
$50,000 for the construction of the Iowa City Skate Park. It is a required
part of the grant application, to be submitted to the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources, for Land and Water Conservation Funds, Application
deadline is March 15, 2000.
f. Correspondence.
(1) Chuck and Margaret Felling - skateboard park
(2) Adele Monserud - underage drinking
(3) Judy Miner - auto-free day
(4) Tony Stabenow - public intoxication
(E} Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner - removal of parking meter and
designation of no parking zone on south capitol street
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.
ITEM NO. 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for March 21 on an ordinance
conditionally changing the zoning designation from Medium Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-8) to Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12), for 0.82 acres
of property located along the west side of Benton Court, north of Benton Street.
(REZOO-OO01) ~ ~
Comment: At its February 17 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning, with conditions.
Staff recommended approval in a report dated February 3.
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b. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for March 21 on an ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow wide-base freestanding signs in some
commercial zones under certain conditions.
Comment: At its February 17 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendment. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated February 17.
Action: ~/(l~2 ~
c. 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. (REZ99-0016) /L ~-~)
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-B Conditional Zoning
Agreement. The applicant has requested that the proposed amendment keep the
Louis driveway open in perpetuity. Staff recommended denial in a memo dated
December 29, 1999. An alternative ordinance has been provided for Council
consideration to allow the driveway to remain open only until the Louises cease to
occupy the residence or development to the west warrants its closure and
provided an escrow is paid for the alternative driveway.
(1) Public Heari~n~d~_./~ry 1)
(2) First Consideration
d. Consider an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Neighborhood
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. (REZ99-0015) (Second
consideration)
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. The Council is requested to vote on first
consideration prior to the joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission
scheduled for March.
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o0--~9 l c~ e. Consider 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 for three
four-unit buildings on a 2.72 acre property located north of Rohret Road, west of
Highway 218. (REZ99-O012) (Pass and adopt)
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.
00- 7~ f. Consider 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 an alignment for the east/west arterial in the vicinity of Dane Road.
Public hearings were held February 1 and 15. Correspondence included in Council
packet.
ITEM NO. 7. THE FILING OF THE CONSOLIDATED TRANSIT FUNDING APPLICATION WITH THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FY2001 IOWA DOT STATE
TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING.
Comment: This resolution authorizes JCCOG to file an application on behalf of Iowa
City Transit with Iowa DOT for State Transit Assistance [STA] and Federal Transit
Administration [FTA] funding for FY2001. Iowa City Transit will be receiving
approximately $327,346 in Iowa DOT STA formula funds and is applying for
$8,808,431 in FTA operating and capital funds. The attached memorandum lists the
capital projects that will be applied for in FY2001 by Iowa City Transit. FTA operating
funds will be approximately $348,793.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action: '~t~_ (e'7~ ~~-
· '~b - 7c~ b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
Action: ~i~
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ITEM NO. 8. THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE TRANSPORTATION CENTER
PROJECT.
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.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action: U/p~~/~
Do- '~,O b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DECLARING
ITEM NO. 9. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
o~- ~ CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND OPN
ARCHITECTS, INC.
Comment: This agreement authorizes the City to enter into an agreement with OPN
Architects of Cedar Rapids, Iowa in a team arrangement with HLM Architects of Iowa
City and Desmond Parking Consultants of Chicago for Phase I architectural and
engineering services for the Near Southside Transportation Center. The Phase I
contract consists of schematic design and design development services to occur
between March and December of 2000. The agreement will be funded 80% by the
Federal Transit Administration. Staff recommends the OPN/HLM/Desmond project
team based on the evaluation of competitive proposals.
Action:
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ITEM NO. 10. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED ON FEBRUARY 23 FOR THE
c~-S?- TRANSIT METHANE ABATEMENT PROJECT, PHASE 2, AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR MARCH 21 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRANSIT 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: The bid opening for this project was held on February 23, 2000 and the
following bid was received:
Iowa Enterprises, Inc. Moline, IL $253,043.00
Engineer's Estimate $200,000.00
Because there was only one bidder and the bid for the above project came in
significantly higher than expected, Public Works recommends rejecting the bid and re-
bidding the project in April.
This project involves connecting the three horizontal collector pipes installed under the
transit building in Phase 1 to a gas extraction and treatment system. This project is
funded with 80% federal funds and 20% local funds.
Action:
ITEM NO. 11. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
Do - ~5 5 YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2001.
Comment: A public hearing was held on February 29, 2000, to receive public input on
the fiscal year (FY) 2001 Operating Budget. State law requires that the City adopt
only a one-year budget. Council now proceeds to adopt the annual budget for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2001 (FY2001) so that it may be certified to the Johnson
County Auditor bV March 15, 2000 in the format required by the State.
ITEM NO. ~ 2. CONSIDE~ A ~ESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FO~ THE CITY OF
~_ ~ ~ IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR FISCAL YEARS 200~ THROUGH 2003 AND THE MULTI-
YEaR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROG~AM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PffiOGRA~ THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 200~.
Cerement: A public hearing
~he FY200~ ~hreugh FY2003 ~hree-year Financial Plan and ~he multi-year Capital
Improvements Pragram ~hraugh Fiscal Year 200~. Ceuncil ne~ proceeds ~ adop~ ~he
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ITEM NO. 13. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR THE PUBLIC
ART PROGRAM.
Comment: The resolution establishing the Public Art Program and the budget for
public art required that any changes in the annual allocation be adopted by resolution
after a public hearing. The public hearing was held February 29 in conjunction with
the hearing on the City's .three-year financial plan. This resolution amends the
allocation for the Public Art Program from a minimum of ~100,000 annually to
975,000 per year. Correspondence included in Council packet. /j~2~.x2~
ITEM NO. 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INVITATION TO SELECTED AR~
~_ ~G FOR THE IOWA AVENUE LITERARY WALK.
Comment: The Public Art Advisory Committee is recommending that se~ed artists
be invited to submit design concepts for the recognition of selected Iowa authors to
be placed in pavement art along the reconstructed sidewalks on Iowa Avenue. This
literary walk would extend from Gilbert Street to Clinton Street on both sides of Iowa
Avenue. The project would be funded through the public art allocation of the next
two fiscal years; ~120,000 is the proposed budget, allowing up to ~20,000 per block
face.
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ITEM NO. 15. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING T~
"DEFINITIONS," TITLE 4, CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS," AND
TITLE 10, CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED COMMERCIAL USE OF SIDEWALK TO ESTABLISH
NEW DEFINITIONS AND REGULATIONS FOR OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS AND
SIDEWALK CAFES.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council not open the public hearing on this
item. After further review of the existing sidewalk caf~ ordinance and the outdoor
service area ordinance, staff has concluded that both ordinances should be completely
rewritten to clarify definition and enforcement issues related to sidewalk cares and to
the serving of alcohol in sidewalk cafes.
Action: ~ ~ ~
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ITEM NO. 16. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 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 5-Year Plan describes the mission of the agency and the agency's
long range goals and objectives for achieving its mission. The Annual Plan provides
details about the agency's immediate operations, program participants, programs and
services, and the agency's strategy for handling operational concerns, residents'
concerns and needs, programs and services for the upcoming fiscal year. As required
by the QHWRA, the plans have been available to the public for review for 45 days
prior to this public hearing. No comments on the plans have been received.
Action: ~ ~ ~ZZ~-~_
ITEM NO. 17. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Comment: This project involves the construction of a new 5,200 square foot Public
works Complex Administration Building and the associated site work located on the
southwest corner of Napoleon Lane and South Gilbert Street. The new administration
building will house the administration offices of Streets, Traffic Engineering and Solid
Waste Division. The estimated construction cost is $698,500 and will be funded with
Landfill revenues and General Obligation bonds.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action: ~ ~ ~;~r~-~
o0- ~5 '7 b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
Action:
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ITEM NO. 18. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE DODGE STREET BRIDGE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Comment: This project involves constructing new water main and hanging it from the
Dodge Street Bridge and abandoning the existing water main under the railroad tracks.
Main breaks along this section are thought to be caused by the age of the pipe and
vibration from the railroad above and claim damage has been incurred by the City from
main breaks in this area. The estimated cost is $61,508 and will be funded by water
revenues.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action: ~ ~ ~~_~4_~ ~-~
i~'[:>- ~ b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
ITEM NO. 19. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE PHASE I 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 involves improvements along Iowa Avenue from Gilbert Street
west to Linn Street including pavement removal and replacement, landscaping, water
main, as well as storm and sanitary sewer construction. This project also includes
replacement of the Beer Creek Storm Sewer from the Civic Center north along Gilbert
Street to Jefferson Street. The estimated construction cost is ~1,056,900 and will be
financed with General Obligation bonds and the University of Iowa is contributing
9400,000 to this phase of the project.
a.PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
~- ~ b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
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ITEM NO. 20. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE BENTON STREET TURN LANE AND NED ASHTON
MEMORIAL PARK PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Comment: The Benton Street Turn Lane and Ned Ashton Memorial Park Project will
add a right turn lane on the north side of Benton Street at its intersection with
Riverside Drive for the west bound traffic. This project will also construct the Ned
Ashton Memorial Park on the north side of Benton Street west of the Iowa River. This
will complete the Iowa River Corridor Trail in this area. The estimated construction
cost of the project is $134,650. The Benton Street turn lane will be funded with Road
Use taxes and Ned Ashton Park will be funded with General Obligation bonds and
Parkland Development funds.
a.PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
C~- ~D b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
ITEM NO. 21. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
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.
Comment: This project 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 estimated construction cost is ~380,000 and will be funded with
landfill revenues.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action: ~ ~ ~~~
c>~- ~ I b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
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ITEM NO. 22. 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 $4,500 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 plan to use the property for the construction of
a driveway from their property to Grant Street. The amount offered for the property is
the result of negotiations between the City Attorney's Office and the purchasers and
is based on the assessed value of neighboring property appropriately discounted for
market and usability considerations (see attached memorandum). 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, February 1, and February 1 E)
Action: Y~D el, t(2 z,2¢~~
~O-<~?- b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING (deferred on January 18, February 1,
and February 15)
Action: ~::>~t/~/ (~' L~~~
ITEM NO. 23. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1999 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
WITH CERTAIN LOCAL AMENDMENTS. (PASS AND ADOPT)
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.
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ITEM NO. 24. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 2, ENTITLED "HUMAN
c>o-~Z.I RIGHTS," CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS," SECTION 1, ENTITLED
"DEFINITIONS," REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION. (PASS
AND ADOPT)
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. Upon first reading, the
Iowa City City Council deleted the second sentence of the Ordinance which read as
follows: "Sexual Orientation does not include participation in acts which are prohibited
by law."
ITEM NO. 25. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
~C~-~3 MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PHASE III IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on February 29, 2000, and the
following bids were received:
All American Concrete, Inc. West Liberty, IA $1,383,666.90
MBA Concrete, Inc. Iowa City, IA $1,506,683.00
Wolf Construction, Inc. Iowa City, IA ~ 1,694,708.00
Engineer's Estimate $1,510,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the project to All American
Concrete, Inc. of West Liberty, Iowa. The project will be financed with General
Obligation bonds. U~ ~
ITEM NO. 26. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYO~ THE CITY
D~-~ CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
AGREEMENT FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STP-U-
3715(615)- -70-52.
Comment: This agreement provides for a 80% State 20% local City funding split up
to a maximum of ~994,312 in Federal money. This project provides for the
installation of a storm sewers along U.S. No. 6 from near the Iowa River thence
easterly approximately 1.2 miles to Sycamore Street. The preliminary estimated
construction cost is $2,81 8,000. The local share of this project will be funded with
Road Use Taxes.
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ITEM NO. 27. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
c~-c/5 CLERK TO ATTEST UTILITY RELOCATION AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND VARIOUS UTILITY COMPANIES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
HIGHWAY 6 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVERPASS PROJECT [STP-U-3715(14)--70-52].
Comment: These agreements provide for the relocation of utilities which are currently
in conflict with the proposed Highway 6 Pedestrian Bridge Overpass Project. The cost
of the relocation has been negotiated with the McLeod USA, University of Iowa, IES
Utilities, MidAmerican Energy and AT&T/TCI and will be funded with 80% federal
funds and the remainder by The University of Iowa.
ITEM NO. 28. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT TO AN
C>O- c~(o AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL S., CHRISTINE M., MARC B., AND MOONICA B. MOEN.
FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF CLINTON
STREET IN IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: This agreement allows McComas-Lacina the closure of the east
northbound lane of Clinton Street between Burlington Street and the College Street
Pedestrian Mall. This closure is being requested in order to accommodate the
placement and use of a crane on the upper floors of the Whiteway Building currently
under construction. The temporary walkway will be relocated to the west edge of the
area to allow placement of the crane between the building and the walkway. Public
Works recommends approval of the agreement.
Action: ~ ~ ~ _ ~~ ~
ITEM NO. 29. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
~-?? CITY, AS BUYER AND JOHN AND MARY WILSON AND GENE PAUL AND SARAH
HELT, AS SELLERS FOR 408 E. COLLEGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Following Council direction in Executive Session, City staff has negotiated
a purchase agreement with the current owners of 408 E. College Street, Iowa City,
Iowa for ~240,000, said agreement being subject to City Council approval.
Action: ~8~/~~
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ITEM NO. 31. PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 32. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Current Vacancies.
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - One appointment to fill an unexpired
term ending December 31, 2001. (Mark Graham resigned.) (2 males and 4
females currently serve.) Correspondence included in Council packet.
b. Previously-Announced.
Public Art Advisory Committee - One appointment to fill an unexpired term ending
January 1, 2002. (Scott Hansen resigned.) (3 males and 3 females currently
serve.)
Appointments will be made April 18.
ITEM NO. 33. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM NO. 34. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Attorney.
b. City Clerk.
c. City Manager.
ITEM NO. 35. ADJOURNMENT.
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City Council Meeting Schedule and Maroh ~, 2000
Tentative Work Session Agendas
i March 6 Monday
6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL FORMAL - Executive Session Council Chambers
Pending Litigation and Land Acquisition
7:00p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
7:00p Planning and Zoning Commission Joint Meeting -
Louis Driveway and Mercy Project
7:45p Review Zoning Items
8:00p Review Agenda Items
8:15p Budget
8:45p Economic Development Committee
8:50p Iowa Avenue Streetscape Phase I
9:05p Highway 6 East Pedestrian Overpasses
9:10p Dog Park
9:20p School Board Meeting
9:25p Council Time
i March 7 Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
i March 20 Monday
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
i March 21 Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
i April 3 Monday
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
i April 4 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
Kirkwood Avenue Signalization Communication Towers
Campaign Contributions Sidewalk Cafes
Liquor Licenses Joint Meeting with Parks and Rec Comm - Master Plan
Deer Management Committee Joint Meeting with PCRB
City Income Tax