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Iowa City
City Council Agenda
March 21, 2000 - 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street ~.A,iywww.io
ITEM NO. 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
ITEM NO. 2. OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS.
Lucas Elementary
a. Hannah Cares
b. Emily Cress
c. Drew Foreman
d. Ryan Roth
ITEM NO. 3. aM.A ' , · / ~ ~
b. Medical Laboratory Week - April 2-7
ITEM NO. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION8.
Fxecutive Fire Officer Program Graduate - National Fire Academy, Fmmitsburg, MD
a. Roger Jensen, Fire Marshal
ITFM NO. B. CONglDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT GALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meetings of February 29 and
March 6, and the regular meeting of March 7, as published, subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Iowa City Airport Commission - February 10
(2) Iowa City Board of Adjustment - January 12
(3) Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission - January 13
(4) Iowa City Human Rights Commission - January 25
(5) Iowa City Human Rights Commission - February 22
Recommendation to Council: To the extent terminology is consistent with
the intention of any particular ordinance, resolution, or document and
consistent with any federal, state, or local laws, that the term "minority" not
be used and, when appropriate, be replaced with "people of color."
(6) Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee - March 2
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Recommendation to Council: Relocate the Gutheinz fountain to upper City
Park in the area of the pool.
· {7) Perks at.d Recrcation Cemmissiu., - February
(8) Planning and Zoning Commission - March 2
(9) Police Citizens Review Board - February 22
(10) Police Citizens Review Board - March 7
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1) Class C Liquor License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, 6 S.
Dubuque St. (Renewal).
(2) Class C Liquor License for Highlander, Inc., dba T.G.I. Friday's, 2208 N.
Dodge St. (Renewal)
(3) Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Club, Inc., dba First Avenue Club, 1550
S. First Ave. (Renewal)
(4) Class B Beer Permit for M & T Investments, Inc., dba Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice
Cream Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert St. (Renewal)
(5) Special Class C Liquor License for FreshMex Iowa City, LLC, dba Panchero's
Mexican Grill, 965 S. Riverside Dr. (New)
(6) Refund of an unused portion of a Class B Beer Permit for Rigel Corp., dba
Godfather's Pizza, 531 Highway 1 West.
OO- tict (7) Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit to MeriStar Management Co, LLC, dba
City Plaza Hotel, 210 S. Dubuque St and Future Fibre. Inc., dba Hemp Cat,
114 ~ E. College St. (New)
~ -/~ (8) Resolution to issue Dance Permit to First Avenue Club, Inc., dba First Avenue
Club, 1550 S. First Ave. (Renewal)
d. Motions. ' '
( 1 ) Consider a motion to approve disbursements in the amount of
~ 11,674,635.72 for the period of February 1 through February 29, 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.
e. Setting Public Hearings.
bD-/O[ (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 4
ON PLANS, SPECIFICTAlONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY
LANDFILL SITE PAVING 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 consists of upgrading and expanding the existing
landfill site layout to accommodate more recycling and reclamation drop sites
more conveniently provide for customer access. The project includes
concrete paving for access to the recycling and reclamation drop sites and
customer access areas.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: March 20, 2000
To: Mayor, City Council, General Public
From: City Clerk
Re: Addition to Consent Calendar
5. c. (9)
Class C Liquor License for GMD, Inc., dba Parthenon, 320 E. Burlington St. (New)
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f. Resolutions.
0Z) -/D?- (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 98-310
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 Council this resolution has been prepared to
include business from the City Clerk along with the City Attorney and City
Manager on each agenda.
c70--/o ]> (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A STORM SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR
LOTS 13, 14, 15, 16, & 17 HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT, FIRST ADDITION
(NORTHGATE CORPORATE PARK, PHASE II), IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Pursuant to the Code of Iowa City, Iowa, the developers and
owners of Northgate Corporate Park submitted a site plan for development of
Lots 15 and 16, Northgate Corporate Park. City staff approved the site plan
subject to the property owners entering into a Storm Sewer Easement
Agreement to ensure the integrity of the private storm sewer system which
conveys stormwater into the City system. This Resolution authorizes the
execution of the necessary Easement Agreement to allow installation and
ensure the integrity of the private storm sewer serving Lots 13, 14, 15, 16 &
17 Northgate Corporate Park.
~-/~ ~/- (3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSENT TO
ASSUMPTION WHEREBY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY CONSENTS TO
SYSTEMS UNLIMITED ASSUMING THE OBLIGATIONS OF SYSTEMS
UNLIMITED FOUNDATION WITH RESPECT TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY'S
LIENS REPRESENTING A MORTGAGE AND PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 915 NORTH DODGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property located at 915 North Dodge Street
(formerly known as 919 North Dodge Street) received assistance through the
City's Housing Rehabilitation Program in the amount of $15,000. The
financing was in the form of a conditional occupancy loan. Because of
changes in activities and purposes of Systems Unlimited Foundation and
Systems Unlimited, they have asked that the City consent to Systems
Unlimited assuming the obligations of Systems Unlimited Foundation with
respect to the City's liens consisting of a mortgage and promissory note. The
change should have no adverse effect upon the City's security.
g. Correspondence.
(1) Bob Welsh - Tower Place
(2) R. Alberts - miscellaneous
(3) Mildred Bosserman - miscellaneous
(4) William Boos - comments from February 29
(5) Betty Ketchum - March 7 Council Meeting
(6) Sue Bozek - underage drinking
(7) Jan and Hudson Moyer - underage drinking
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(8) Cheryl Carrington - underage drinking
(9) Beverly Blades - underage drinking
(10) Peter Nathan - survey of drinking practices by University of Iowa
undergraduates
(11) Jim Larew (Iowa City Area Science Center) - Paleontological Institute
(12) Mark Grenko - Budget
(13) Jerry and Julie Raaz - First Avenue extension
(14) Tom Riley - First Avenue extension
(1 E) Bill Peterson - transit interchange
(16) Marsha Hucke - transportation center
(17) Chris and Nancy Burhans (Gringos) - sidewalk cafes
(18) Elected Officials Committee - 2000 Business Fair Elected Officials Booth
(19) Acting Traffic Engineering Planner:
(a) Establishment of No Parking Zone
(b) Designation of Handicapped Parking Areas
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
ITEM NO. 6. 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. 7. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for April 4 on an ordinance changing the
zoning designation from Planned High Density Mulit-Family Residential (PRM) to
Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-PRM) for .48 acres located at the northwest corner
of Prentiss and Linn Streets. (REZO0-O004)
Comment: At its March 2 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated February 3.
Action:
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b. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for April 4 on an ordinance vacating an
undeveloped portion of WooIf Avenue from McLean Street south for a distance of
240 feet. (VAC97-0002)
Comment: At its March 2 meeting, by a vote of 6-0-1, with Gibson abstaining due
to a potential conflict of interest, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the proposed vacation, subject to the retention of
easements that may be needed for public and private utilities, and subject to the
disposition of the property concurrent with the final consideration of the ordinance
to vacate. Staff recommended approval subject to these conditions in a report
dated March 2.
Action:
c. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for April 4 on an ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow masonry wall signs in the General Industial (I-
1), Heavy Industrial (I-2), Office Research Park (ORP) and Research Development
Park (RDP) Zones.
Comment: At its March 2 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendments. Staff
recommended approval in a memorandum dated February 25.
Action:
d. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for April 4 on an ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow overnight boarding of animals within small
animal clinics in the Commercial Office (C0-1) Zone.
Comment: At its March 2 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendments. Staff
recommended approval in a memorandum dated February 25.
Action:
e. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for April 18 on an ordinance changing
the zoning designation from Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12) to
Medium Density Single*Family Residential (RS-8) for property south of Burlington
Street along the 300-600 blocks of Governor Street and a portion of the 800-900
blocks of Bowery Street. (REZOO-O007)
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission is expected to vote on this item
at its April 6 meeting. In a repo~ dated February 3 staff recommended that this
property be rezoned to Neighborhood Conservation Residential (RNC-12) rather
than RS-8. Correspondence and staff memorandum included in Council packet.
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f. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for April 18 on an ordinance changing
the zoning designation from Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12) to
Neighborhood Conservation Residential (RNC-12) for property south of Burlington
Street along the 300-600 blocks of Lucas Street and a portion of the 700-800
blocks of Bowery Street. (REZO0-O007)
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission is expected to vote on this item
at its April 6 meeting. In a report dated February 3 staff recommended approval.
See memorandum and correspondence for Item 7e.
Action:
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g. Public hearing on an ordinance conditionally ch I
ang'ng 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 (Oaknoll). (REZO0-0001)
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. Correspondence
included in Council packet.
Action: ~ ~
h. 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 11.
(1) Public Hearing
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i. Consider 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) (Second Consideration)
Comment: At its January 6 meeting, by a v
ote 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. 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 Louis' cease to
occupy the residence or development to the west warrants its closure and
provided an escrow is paid for the alternative driveway.
Action:
C~i:)-~q?-2- j. Consider an ordinance changing the zoning designation from orhood
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-O015) (Pass and adopt)
Comment: At its January 6 meeting, by a vote o~e 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.
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k. Consider a resolution approving a final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Fifteen, a
40.27-acre, two-lot residential subdivision with two outlots located on the north
side of Court Street at its eastern terminus. (SUB00-0004)
Comment: At its February 17 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission, by a
vote of 7-0, recommended approval of the final plat, subject to the approval of
construction drawings and legal papers prior to City Council consideration.
Construction drawings and legal papers have tentatively been approved. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated February 17.
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ITEM NO. 8. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SELECTING TERRY L. STAMPER AND ASSOCIATES AS
oo-/or- THE PREFERRED DEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD AND
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO NEGOTIATE OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR
COUNCIL APPROVAL.
Comment: The Peninsula Development Selection Committee unanimously
recommendeds that Terry L. Stamper and Associtates be chosen as the preferred
development team for the project. Based on the written proposals, public
presentations, personal interviews and references, the committee found that the
Stamper team is the most qualified to implement the City's vision for the Peninsula.
ITEM NO. 9. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, 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 a gas extraction and treatment
system. The estimated construction cost is 9200,000 and will be funded with 80%
federal funds and 20% local funds.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action: 7L~ ~ ~
ob-/O/,, b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
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ITEM NO. 10. THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE JOHNSON STREET SANITARY SEWER PROJECT.
Comment: This project involves upgrading and repairing the sanitary sewer from Lucas
St. to Van Buren St. between Burlington and Bowery Streets.
a.PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
~-/O~ b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DECLARING
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ITEM NO. 11. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS - ABBEY
LANE TO HIGHWAY I 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 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. The estimated construction cost is ~2,880,000.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
oO "'/O~5 b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
~-- 7~ b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
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ITEM NO. 13. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
00-//O MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVERPASS PROJECT
[STP-U-3715( 14)- - 70-52].
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on February 11, 2000, by the
Iowa Department of Transportation in Ames, Iowa. The following bids were received:
Iowa Bridge &Culvert, Inc. Washington, IA ~ 1,242,356.90
Schmidt Construction Co., Inc. Winfield, IA $1,272,238.34
Civil Constructors, Inc. of Illinois East Moline, IL $1,416,458.71
Godbersen-Smith Const. Co. Ida Grove, IA 91,548,400.94
Christensen Bros., Inc. Cherokee, IA $1,804,874.40
Engineer's Estimate $860,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the project to Iowa Bridge &
Culvert, Inc. of Washington, Iowa. The project will be funded by an IDOT grant and
The University of Iowa.
Action:
ITEM NO. 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
CO-/// AGREEMENT WITH COLLEGE TOWN PARTNERS AND KROEGER-TIGGES L.C. FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF DUBUQUE
STREET IN IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: This agreement will allow the property owner of 522 S. Dubuque Street to
temporarily close the sidewalk adjacent to their property on S. Dubuque Street in order
to protect an existing tree located within the right-of-way during construction of a
multi-family complex. The protection of this tree is at the request of the Planning and
Zoning Commission. This agreement will be in effect until September 1, 2000. Public
Works and Engineering recommend approval of the agreement.
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ITEM NO. 15. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY CLOSING A PORTION OF MADISON
00- ilZ: STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.
Comment: The University of Iowa desires to construct a chilled watermain to the
Lindquist Center in the Madison Street right of way. The temporary use of the City
right of way along Madison Street, from Burlington Street to Washington Street, is
necessary during construction to secure the construction site against pedestrian and
vehicular traffic, and to provide adequate space for construction. This closure will be
in three phases. The first phase will close the two center lanes adjacent to the
Communications Building. The second phase will close the two southbound lanes
adjacent to the Main Library. The third phase will close the two northbound lanes
adjacent to the Lindquist Center. Two lanes of traffic, one northbound and one
southbound, will be maintained at all times. The effective date for this work in the
agreement is starting no sooner than April 1, 2000 and ending no later than July 14,
2000.
ITEM NO. 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S
OO"' II ~ 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 and a public hearing was held.
ITEM NO. 17. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER, WASTEWATER, SOLID
Do-i1~ WASTE AND RECYCLING CHARGES, INCLUDING FEES AND PENALTIES, TO
JOHNSON COUNTY FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY
TAX.
Comment: This resolution authorizes the filing of a lien against properties for delinquent
water, wastewater, solid waste, and/or recycling services, including fees and penalties.
A memorandum dated March 8, 2000, was sent to Council explaining the utility
collection system procedures. On February 25, 2000, letters were mailed to each
property owner and tenant, if applicable, listed in Exhibit A, notifying them of the date
for the Council's consideration of the resolution. After the resolution is moved for
adoption, property owners should be permitted to be heard concerning the unpaid
charges.
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ITEM NO. 18. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAILING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
~D- IlK OF INTENT TO COMMENCE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE
FIRST AVENUE WATERMAIN PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR THE
PROJECT; AND SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 2.
Comment: This project includes the installation of a 24" water line from the
Rochester Avenue groundwater storage tank northerly along First Avenue to the end
of existing First Avenue pavement. Construction on the project will take place in the
spring/summer of 2000. 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.
ITEM NO. 19. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAILING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
~0- t i~ OF INTENT TO COMMENCE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE
CAPTAIN IRISH PARKWAY EXTENSION, FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION WATERMAIN
INSTALLATION, AND FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION GRADING PROJECT AND TO
ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR THE PROJECT; AND SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING
FOR MAY 2.
Comment: This project includes grading, paving, sidewalks, storm sewer and related
construction of Captain Irish Parkway from the south entrance of ACT to Rochester
Avenue and also the installation of water mains and road grading work from Captain
Irish Parkway to the north end of existing First Avenue paving. 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.
Action: 0~~ ~ ~~~
ITE~ ~0.20. CO~81DER A RESO[~TIO~ ADOP~I~ A 8~A~DI~ R~[E RE~ARDI~ ~HE EFF~O~
~b- If~ OF A COUNCIL MEMBER'S ABSTENTION WHEN NOT REQUIRED BY A CONFLICT OF
INTEREST.
Comment: Pursuant to the City Council's direction and following the City Attorney's
memorandum of March 1, 2000, the proposed standing rule deems an abstention
without a conflict of interest to be a vote with a majority or, in cases of a tie vote, a
vote in the affirmative.
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ITEM NO. 21. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO ENGAGE
c~D-//~, THE LEGAL SERVICES OF OUTSIDE COUNSEL IN CONNECTION WITH PENDING
LITIGATION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREEMENT TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF IOWA CITY IN SUCH
LITIGATION.
Comment: This Resolution would authorize the use of outside counsel in connection
with pending litigation and authorizes the Mayor to sign an agreement for said counsel
to represent the City of Iowa City in such litigation.
ITEM NO. 22. PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 23. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Previously-Announced.
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.)
Appointment will be made April 18.
ITEM NO. 24. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
a. Public Art Advisory Committee - One appointment to fill an unexpired term ending
January 1, 2002. (Scott Hansen resigned.) (3 males and 3 females currently
ITEM NO. 25. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM NO. 26. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
a. City Attorney.
b. City Clerk.
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c. City Manager.
ITEM NO. 27. ADJOURNMENT.
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~t~~i- City Council Meeting Schedule and ~h ~7, 2000
~,~ c~<~ Tentative Work Session Agendas
March 20 Monday
6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL FORMAL MEETING Council Chambers
Executive Session - Pending Litigation
7:00p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
7:00p Review Zoning Items
7:30p Review Agenda Items
7:45p Council Appointment: Public Art Advisory Committee (1)
(REVISED 3/17)7:50p Peninsula Development Preferred Developer
8:00p Senior Center/Tower Place Access
8:15p Recycling Changes
8:30p Abstention Policy
8:40p City Income Tax
8'-50p Council Time
iMarch 21 Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
April 3 Monday
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
April 4 Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
April 17 Monday
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
i April 18 Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers-
i April 26 Wednesday
4:00p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Iowa C/t)/
Joint Meeting - Cities of Coralville and North Liberty,
Board of Supervisors, and School 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 '
Campaign Contributions Sidewalk Cafes
Liquor Licenses Joint Meeting with Parks and Rec Comm - Master Plan
Deer Management Committee Joint Meeting with PCRB
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SPECIAL COUNCIL FORMAL MEETING ncil Chambers
Executive Session - Pending Litigation
7:00p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
~. 7:00p Review Zoning Items /
7:30p Review Agenda Items /
7:45p Council Appointment: Public Art Advisor.~'Committee (1)
7:50p Peninsula Development Preferred Deveyper
hOOp Senior Center/Tower Place Access
5p Abstention Policy
City Income Tax
8:3{ Council Time /
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7:00p FORMAL IL MEETING : Council Chambers
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April 3 ,. Monday
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6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESS ' Council Chambers
i April 4 /r" Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL I~EETI Council Chambers
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April 17 .-"" ~ Monday
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6:30p COUNCIL WO,~K SESSION Council Chambers
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April 18 ~,~" ~ Tuesday
7:00p FORMALJCOUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
i April 26 /?: ' .. Wednesday
4:00p SPEt~IAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION North Liberty
' JOint Meeting - Cities of Coralville and North Liberty,
Board of Supervisors, and School Board
Meeting datesit es subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Hickory Hill West Council Goals
Commerci'al Use of Sidewalks Newspaper Vending Machines
Kirkwood Avenue Signalization Communication Towers
Campaign Contr,but o s
Licenses ith Pa aster PlanLiquor
Deer Management Committee Joint Meeting with PCRB