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Iowa City
City Council Agenda -,
May 16, 2000 - 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
ITEM NO. 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
ITEM NO. 2. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS.
a. Cancer Survivors' Day - May 20 ,~
b. Save the Englert Day - May 21
c. Orfan and Tissue Donation Day - June 2
ITEM NO. 3. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for the reBular meetin9 of May 2, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Housin9 and Community Development Commission - March 9
(2) Iowa City Board of Adjustment - April 2
(3} Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission - April 13
(4) Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee - April 6
(5) Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee - April 20
(6) Parks and Recreation Commission - April 12
(7) Police Citizens Review Board - April 25
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1) Class B Beer Permit for Chill ~ Grill, Inc., dba Chill & Grill 206 N. Linn St.
(Renewal)
(2)Class C Liquor License for Pershell Corp., dba Colonial Lanes 2253 Hwy 218
S. (Renewal}
(3) Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors, LLC., dba Suburban AMOCO,
370 Scott Ct. (Renewal)
(4) Class C Beer Permit for Nordstrom Oil Co., dba Dubuque Street HandiMart,
204 N. Dubuque St. (Renewal)
(5) Class B Wine Permit for Nordstrom Oil Co., dba Dubuque Street HandiMart,
204 N. Dubuque St. (Renewal)
(6} Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Car6, Inc., dba Linn Street Caf~, 121
N. Linn St. (Renewal)
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(7) Class C Liquor License for GMRI, Inc., dba Red Lobster #759, 1069 Hwy 1
W. (Renewal)
(8) Class C Beer Permit for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba Tobacco Outlet Plus #537, 923
S. Riverside Dr. (Renewal)
(9) Class C Liquor License for J.S. Mummey, Inc., dba Mumm's Saloon & Eatery,
21 W. Benton St. (Renewal)
(10) Outdoor Service Area for J.S. Mummey, Inc., dba Mumm's Saloon & Eatery,
21 W. Benton St. (Renewal)
(11) Class C Liquor License for Quzer, Inc., dba Shakespeare's, 819 First Ave. S.
(Renewal)
d. Setting Public Hearings.
(1) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 13 ON A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING REVISED PROCEDURES AND DESIGN GUIDELINES
FOR REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
WITHIN HISTORIC AND CONSERVATION DISTRICTS AND FOR HISTORIC
LANDMARKS.
Comment: At its April 13 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Historic
Preservation Commission recommended approval of proposed revisions to its
procedures and design guidelines. The Commission developed the revised
procedures to help clarify Commission and applicant responsibilities
associated with the review process. Revised design guidelines were prepared
to address concerns about the vagueness of the current guidelines. The
revised guidelines provide more details to assist the Commission during
project reviews, and provide more guidance to property owners when
preparing plans for alterations to historic properties.
OO - ! (o [ (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JUNE 13 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT OF A PORTION OF THE ROOF AND INSULATION
ON THE CIVIC CENTER PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION
DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: In recent years numerous leakage problems have occurred with
increasing frequency on the older sections of the Civic Center roof. The
three worst sections were replaced in 1997, but the remaining sections were
delayed due to building expansion plans and a budget shortfall at the time.
The remaining sections total 13,085 square feet and cover the Police
Department, a portion of the Fire Department and the entire east wing (other
than the Council Chambers).
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Resolutions.
(1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF
PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND IOWA
CITY COFFEE CO. D/B/A THE JAVA HOUSE FOR A SIDEWALK CAFIr:.
(RENEWAL)
Comment: Iowa City Coffee Company, (The Java House), has filed an
application (including fees) for permission to operate a sidewalk caf~ on the
public right-of-way in front of 21 1 ~ E. Washington Street. City staff
inspected the area and recommends approval. A memorandum from the staff
Design Review Committee is included in Council's packet.
(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES.
Comment: This resolution includes the following changes: a) Mercantile Bank
Midwest was previously listed on the Resolution Naming Depositories with a
depository limit of 925 million. Firstar Bank Iowa NA has merged with
Mercantile Bank and, therefore, Mecantile Bank is no longer on the depository
listing; b) Increase the maximum depository balance at two institutions. We
are recommending increases in depository limits at Firstar Bank Iowa NA and
at Brenton Bank from 940 million and 915 million to 965 million and 950
million, respectively. Additional investments at these institutions would be
collateralized by the state sinking fund; c) We are recommending that
Freedom Security Bank be added to the list of depositories. Investments at
this institution would be collateralized by the state sinking fund; and d)
Change the Depository Name of Norwest Bank Iowa, N.A. to Wells Fargo
Bank Iowa, N.A. due to the merger which has been completed between these
two institutions.
(3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA
CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
(4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
1999 CURB RAMP AND SIDEWALK PROJECT.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
Correspondence.
(1) Kay Mescher (West Side Drive Neighborhood Association) - appreciation
(2) Debra Szalger - underage drinking
(3) James Throgmorton and Barbara Eckstein: invite - Planning as Storytelling:
Sustaining America's Cities
(4) John Castle (Dept of the Army): invite - Memorial Day Veterans Honoring
(5) Sherry Carpenter: invite - 17th Annual Old Fashion July 4th Parade
(6) Acting Traffic Engineering Planner:
(a) NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS in the 500 Block of Second Avenue
(b) Installation of NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE signs at the Intersection
of East Benton Street and Van Buren Street, and the Intersection of East
Benton Street and Webster Street
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(c) Modification to Allow On-Street Parking to be Permitted on the North
Side of Dodge Street Court (Letter from Acting Traffic Engineering
Planner to residents of 1300 block of Dodge Street Court included in
Council packet. Staff recommends deferral of consideration until
Council's June 13 meeting to allow for return of resurvey results.
Consideration deferred May 2.)
(d) Elimination of No Parking 6 am - 10 am Restriction at Capitol Street
Ramp (Director Parking & Transit and Assistant Director of Planning)
Consideration deferred May 2. . ·
ITEM NO. 4. 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. 5. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for June 13 on an ordinance to rezone
approximately 200 acres from Interim Development Residential (ID-RS) to Sensitive
Areas Overlay (OSA-5) (approximately 85 acres) to allow the development of the
Peninsula Neighborhood, a planned development of up to 400 dwelling units and
limited commercial uses and Public (P) (approximately 115 acres) located west of
Foster Road. (REZ000-0016) (,l~.~y, tz,~.,~2°
Comment: It is anticipated that the Planning and ning Commission will vote on
this item at its June 1 meeting. The Council is asked to schedule the public
hearing at this time due to its summer schedule.
Action: ~~ / ~
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b. Public hearing on an ordinance approving a preliminary Planned Development
Housing Overlay (OPDH-5) Plan for Village Green South Part 6, an 8.69 acre, 35-
lot residential subdivision with one outlot for property located at Wintergreen
Drive, west of South Jamie Lane. (REZ00-0010/SUB00-O009)
Comment: At its April 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning and preliminary
development plan, subject to a Conditional Zoning Agreement that contains
conditions regrading wetland documentation, trail design, open space landscaping
and dedication, subsurface drainage and basements, grading and erosion control,
and the connection of Wintergreen Drive to Village Road. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated April 6.
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c. Public hearing on an ordinance to rezone approximately 2.01 acres located north of
Washington Street and east of Green Mountain Drive from Planned Development
Housing Overlay (OPDH-8) to Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5).
(REZ00-0008)
Comment: At its April 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning, which will allow
development of 7 single-family lots and one lot for future development. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated April 6.
Action:
d. Public hearing on an ordinance to rezone 54 acres from Public/Intensive
Commercial (P/CI) to Sensitive Areas Overlay - Public (OSA-P) and for approval of
a preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan for property located in the north
part of the airport property, west of Riverside Drive. (REZ99-0001)
Comment: At its April 20 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 April 6.
Action: ~ .~//~e__,/
e. Consider an ordinance amending Zoning Chapter 14-6D-5G1 regarding the
nonconforming provisions in the Neighborhood Conservation Residential Zone
(RNC-12). (First Consideration)
Comment: At its April 6 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendments to allow all uses
of buildings which were conforming at the time a property is rezoned to RNC-12
shall continue to be considered conforming uses. Staff recommended approval in a
report regarding REZ00-0007 and REZ00-0011 dated February 3.
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f. Consider an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Single
Family Residential (RS-5) and Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-5) to
Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-5) and approving a preliminary
Planned Development Housing Overlay Plan for Village Green Parts 18-20, a 19.6-
acre, 10-lot, 63-unit residential development with one outlot located south of
Comment: At its April 6 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the ~ng and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning and preliminary
development plan, subject to (1) the City conveying Outlot B (0.35 acres) of
Village Green Part 14, to Village Partners, and (2) City receipt of a temporary
construction easement agreement to allow off-site grading activity. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated March 16.
g. Consider an ordinance amending the Planned Development Housing Overlay
(OPDH-5) Plan, and approving a preliminary Planned Development Housing Overlay
Plan for Village Green South Part 5, a Resubdivision of a Portion of Village Green
South Part 3A, a 12-lot, 3.33~acre residential development located at Wintergreen
Drive west of Scott Boulevard. (REZO0-O009) (First Consideration)
Comment: At its April 6 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning and preliminary
development plan, subject to City approval of the vacation and disposition of the
north portion of North Jamie Lane. Staff recommended approval in a report dated
March 16.
h. Consider an ordinance vacating, the northernmost portion of North Jamie Lane,
located west of Scott Boulevard. (VAC00-0003) (First Consideration)
Comment: At its April 6 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed vacation and release of
associated easements, subject to the disposition and conveyance of the right-of-
way being approved concurrent with approval of the vacation. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated April 6.
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i. Consider an ordinance vacating an undeveloped portion of WooIf Avenue from
McLean Street south for a distance of 240 feet. (VAC97-0002) (Second
Consideration)
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.
j. Title 14, Chapter 5, Building and Housing, Article H, Site Plan Review, by adopting
Central Planning District Multi-Family Residential Design Standards and related
amendments to Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article A, Zoning Title, Purpose and
Scope.
Comment: At its March 16 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendments which provide
for design review and design guidelines for any new apartment buildings in the
neighborhoods surrounding the downtown. The Apartment Infill Committee
recommended approval of the proposed design standards in a report dated
February 18. Staff recommended approval of the proposed design standards and
related amendments to the Zoning Chapter in a memorandum dated February 17.
(1) Consider an ordinance amending 14-5H (Second Consideration)
(2) Consider an ordinance amending 14-6A (Second Consideration)
k. Consider an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article O, Sign
Regulations, to allow banner signs in certain commercial zones under some
conditions. (Second Consideration)
Comment: At its March 16 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendment. Last fall, an
ordinance was referred back to the Planning and Zoning Commission by Council for
consideration of provisions to include minimum spacing requirements, and allowing
seasonal messages on the signs. These changes have been included in the
proposed amendment. Staff recommended approval in a memorandum dated
March 16.
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~-~-~ , I. Consider an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Multi-
Family Residential (RM-12) to Medium Density Neighborhood Conservation
Residential (RNC-12) 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.
(REZ00-0007) (Second Consideration)
Comment: At its April 6 meeting, by a vote of 4-3, Supple, Shannon, and
Schintler voting no, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval
of rezoning this property to RNC-12. In a report dated February 3 staff
recommended that this property be rezoned to Neighborhood Conservation
Residential (RNC-12) rather than RS-8. If Council wishes to stay within t e
moratorium period, expedited consideration on May 16 is necessary.
~O- 5~ ~ m. Consider 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. (REZ00-O0011) (Second
Consideration)
Comment: At its April 6 meeting, by a vote of 4-3, Supple, Shannon, and
Schintler voting no, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval
of rezoning this property to RNC-12. In a report dated February 3 staff
recommended approval. Due to a sufficient protest petition, an extra majority vote
of the Council (6 of 7) is required. If Council wishes to stay within the moratorium
period, expedited consideration on May 16 is necessary.
~- 3~ ~ n. Consider an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow wide-base
freestanding signs in some commercial zones under certain conditions. (Pass and
Adopt)
Comment: At its February 17 meeting, by a vote of 7-2, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of amendments to allow wide-base
freestanding signs in some commercial zones. On March 21, Council held a public
hearing on this item and referred it back to the Planning and Zoning Commission
for consideration of increasing the height of such signs to 26 feet. At its April 6
meeting, by a vote of 2-5 with Chait and Shannon voting in the affirmative, the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposal to allow
wide-based signs to be 26 feet in height. Staff recommended against allowing
wide-based signs being permitted to be 26 feet in height in a memorandum dated
March 30.
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DO-' 3q 2 '7 o. Consider an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Planned High Density
Multi-Family Residential (PRM) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-PRM) for .48 acres
located at the northwest corner of Prentiss and Linn Streets. (REZ00-0004)
(Pass and Adopt)
Comment: At its March 2 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning to permit
construction of a 25-unit apartment building at Prentiss and Linn. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated February 3.
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l)o- E~cl Z-f~ , p. Consider an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow masonry
wall signs in the General Industrial (1-1), Heavy Industrial (1-2), Office Research
Park (ORP) and Research Development Park (RDP) Zones. (Pass and Adopt)
Comment: At its March 2 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of amendments to the Sign Ordinance to
permit business identification signs on masonry walls. Staff recommended
approval in a memorandum dated February 25.
Action: (~/~J~_,~
~ 3~ Z? q. Consider an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow overnight
boarding of animals within small animal clinics in the Commercial Office (CO-1)
Zone. (Pass and Adopt)
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:
co- l~ r. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an
escrow agreement for Louis Condominiums, Iowa City, Iowa.
Comment: The City council has authorized an amendment in the Conditional
Zoning Agreement (CZA) covering the above development to allow the driveway
between the Louis residence and Foster Road to be re-opened until such time as
Bud and Betty Louis cease to occupy the existing residence or occupancy permits
are issued for 250 dwelling units on property to the west, whichever occurs first.
The amendment to the CZA also included a requirement that the cost of installing
the alternative driveway be escrowed with the City prior to the re-opening of the
existing driveway. This Escrow Agreement outlines the terms and conditions of
the construction of the alternative driveway and releases any lien on the
development created by the requirement to construct said driveway and attaches
said lien to the escrow. Consideration deferred April 4, April 18, and May 2.
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oo- -a,q~O s. 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) (Pass and adopt)
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. 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. Consideration deferred
April 4, April 18, and May 2.
ITEM NO. 6. ~~SOLU N A~PR~RO~ING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE OF
0o-/~ IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR THE IOWA AVENUE LITERARY WALK AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME.
Comment: At its April 20, 2000, meeting, the Public Art Advisory Committee
recommended, by a vote of 6-1, Perkins voting no, to select Gregg Lefevre as the
artist to complete the entire three block literary walk along Iowa Avenue. Work will
commence this fall on the north side of the block between Linn and Gilbert Streets.
ITEM NO. 7. CONSlUR A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT PROCEDURES FOR THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC
~ I~S ART PROGRAM.
Comment: At its April 6, 2000, meeting, the Public Art Advisory Committee
recommended, by a vote of 5-0, approval of procedures for the Iowa City Public Art
Program.
ITEM NO. 8. NSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR
_~.~__~ ............ IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT FUNDS.
Comment: The City Council allocated ~25,000 for Fiscal Year 2001 for the purpose
of funding grants to neighborhood associations so that they could make improvements
in their neighborhood. The Neighborhood Council has solicited, selected, and
recommends that funding of eight applications from neighborhood associations and
seeks the City Council's review and approval of this recommendation.
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ITEM NO. 9. PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE FY2000 OPERATING BUDGET.
Comment: A public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding the
proposed FY2000 budget amendment. The amendment includes both the Operating
and Capital Improvement Program budgets for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000.
State law requires that cities amend their annual budget by May 31, 2000.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
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OO -' I '/0 b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
ITEM NO. 10. AMENDING TITLE 3 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED "FINANCES, TAXATION AND
FEES," CHAPTER 4 ON CITY UTILITIES TO INCREASE OR CHANGE THE RATES FOR
FEES AND CHARGES FOR POTABLE WATER USE AND SERVICE, AND
WASTEWATER TREATMENT.
Comment: The hearing is held to permit public input to be heard regarding proposed
rate increases or changes for water and wastewater fees. The new rates are
scheduled to go into effect for billings on or after August 1, 2000. The previous rate
increase went into effect on August 1, 1999.
a.PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION
AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES
AND PENALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE, TO INCREASE WASTEWATER SERVICE
CHARGES AND FEES IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Actio.:
c. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES" CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES,
AND PENALATIES" OF THE CITY CODE, TO INCREASE WATER SERVICE CHARGES
AND FEES IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Action:
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ITEM NO. 11. CONVEYANCE OF A VACATED PORTION OF NORTH JAMIE LANE, CONSISTING OF
APPROXIMATELY 4,229 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST TERMINUS
OF NORTH JAMIE LANE IN VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH PART 3A, TO ADJACENT
PROPERTY OWNER AND DEVELOPER GLASGOW-WILLIAMS REAL ESTATE.
Comment: Glasgow-Williams Real Estate, as owners and developers of adjacent
property, have requested the vacation and disposition of an approximate 4,229 square
foot parcel of right-of-way located at the "stub" of North Jamie Lane, Village Green
South, Part 3A, for the sum of $1,285,00, This right-of-way was dedicated to the
City with the platting of Village Green South Part 3A. However, the developer has
reconfigured the area to be platted such that North Jamie Lane will no longer be a
through street, but will end in a cul-de-sac, and the parcel requested for conveyance is
that "stub" portion of the right-of-way that will no longer be necessary for street
purposes. Further, re-acquisition of this parcel by the Developer is necessary for the
proposed platting of Village Green South Part 5 as currently under consideration by
the City Council.
a, PUBLIC HEARING
Action: 'Y~ ~ ~r~c~t-c~z~
otT-/ 7 1 b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
Action:
ITEM NO. 12. CONVEYANCE OF OUTLOT B, VILLAGE GREEN PART 14, CONSISTING OF
APPROXIMATELY .35 ACRES LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF
VILLAGE ROAD, TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER AND DEVELOPER VILLAGE
PARTNERS.
Comment: Village Partners, as owners and developers of adjacent property, have
offered the sum of ~4,500 for an approximate .35 acre parcel of a City-owned lot
known as Outlot B, Village Green Part 14. Acquisition of this parcel by the Developer
is necessary for the proposed platting of Village Green Parts XVIII - XX as currently
under consideration by the City Council. Outlot B was dedicated to the City with the
platting of Village Green Part 14 with the concept that this parcel would connect to a
larger greenway/park extending to the southern portion of the Village Green/Village
Green South Development. However, redesign of development in the area has
changed the character and location of open space such that retention of this parcel
would result in a small, stand-alone greenspace.
a.PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
C>o - / '77- b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
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ITEM NO. 13. THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISTION OF
PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE FOSTER ROAD GRADING AND WATER MAIN PROJECT.
Comment: This project includes grading, sanitary sewer, water main, and storm
sewer construction from Dubuque Street to Prairie Du Chien Road.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
oo-- 1'7'~ b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DECLARING
ITEM NO. 14. A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH SUPER VALU AND THE DISPOSITION OF
PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
Comment: The City needs to acquire a small parcel of land from Super Valu, Inc. for
the extension of Ruppert Road into the Airport North Commercial Area. The parties
have negotiated a purchase agreement whereby the City would convey an
approximately equal amount of property to Super Valu in exchange for Super Valu
conveying to the City the property needed for the road. This Resolution approves the
purchase agreement, and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to take all actions
necessary to consummate this land swap.
a.PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
o~2 - ! '7 ~f b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
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ITEM NO. 15. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WEST SIDE TRUNK SEWER 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 upgrading the sanitary trunk sewer from Galway Hills
to Southwest Estates. The estimated construction cost is 9530,000 and will be
funded by sewer revenues.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action: "~"k.
ITEM NO. 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EAST CENTRAL IOWA COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN.
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Comment: As required by State law, an update has been prepared to the ECICOG
Regional Solid Waste Management Plan. This plan must be adopted by all entities that
contribute waste to the Iowa City Landfill. The plan contains recommendations that
may be subsequently considered for implementation by the City of Iowa City as
operator of the landfill. Plan included in Council packets only.
ITEM NO. 17. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY 1512 DICKINSON LANE AND
- ~ ~ SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 13, 2000.
Comment: The City contracted with Moore Construction Co. for the construction of an
environmentally friendly single family home at 1512 Dickinson Lane as part of the
Affordable Dream Home Program ("ADHOP"). The home was constructed using funds
received from the sale of public housing units. (The City is required to reinvest such
proceeds to expand affordable housing opportunities in Iowa City.) The home is nearly
complete, and the City will be closing with Moore Construction Company on this
home in the near future. Families who earn up to 80% of the median income may
qualify to purchase this home from the City under the ADHOP program. The Housing
Authority has received an offer to purchase 1512 Dickinson Lane from a family which
meets this income qualification. The family has received a commitment for a real
estate loan from a local financial institution, with the City carrying a second mortgage.
This sale will provide the opportunity for a below median income family to obtain
ownership of their own home.
Action:
May 16, 2000 City of Iowa City Page
ITEM NO. 18. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF
o o ~ L '~ ~ THE ISSUANCE OF $12,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN
ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on June 13, 2000 to
receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to $12,000,000 of General
Obligation bonds to pay costs of the construction, reconstruction, and repairing of
improvements to streets, sidewalks and public ways and of facilities useful for the
collection and disposal of surface waters and streams; the rehabilitation, improvement
and equipping of existing City parks; the reconstruction, extension and improvement
of the Municipal Airport; the improvement of real estate for cemeteries and the
construction and reconstruction of other cemetery facilities and the equipping of the
Fire Department. The resolution also authorizes the City Clerk to publish the Notice of
Hearing.
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ITEM NO. 19. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF
~- l'~ <;t THE ISSUANCE OF $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL
CORPORATION PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on June 13, 2000, to
receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to 9700,000 of General
Obligation bonds to pay costs of the construction of an addition to the Civic Center
and renovation of existing portions thereof. The resolution also authorizes the City
Clerk to publish the Notice of Hearing.
ITEM NO. 20. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF
~'~- I~o THE ISSUANCE OF 9330,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
NOTICE THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on June 13, 2000, to
receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to 9330,000 of General
Obligation bonds to pay costs of the enlargement, improvement and equipping of a
Parks Maintenance Facility. The resolution also authorizes the City Clerk to publish the
Notice of Hearing.
May 16, 2000 City of Iowa City Page 16
ITEM NO. 21. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF
o~-~ ~t THE ISSUANCE OF $580,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on June 13, 2000, to
receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to ~580,000 of General
Obligation bonds to pay costs of the development, construction, improvement and
equipping of new or undeveloped City parks; roof repair, improvements to the Civic
Center; the purchase of computer equipment for City buildings; and the acquisition of
art for public buildings. The resolution also authorizes the City Clerk to public the
Notice of Hearing.
ITEM NO. 22. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF
~O- l t~7_, THE ISSUANCE OF $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on June 13, 2000, to
receive public comment regarding the issuance of up to $700,000 of General
Obligation bonds to pay costs of the acquisition, enlargement, improvement and
equipping of a Public Works Complex. The resolution also authorizes the City Clerk to
public the Notice of Hearing.
ITEM NO.~ CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE JOHNSON COUNTY
oo -- 1 ~ .... AUDITOR TO PLACE THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO ADOPT A CITIZEN INITIATIVE
RESOLUTION TO DELETE THE GRADING AND PAVING FOR THE FIRST AVENUE
EXTENSION FROM THE IOWA CITY CAPITOL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM BEFORE
THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY.
Comment: On April 5 an Affidavit to Commence Initiative Proceedings on the above-
mentioned manner was filed with the City Clerk and certified as Sufficient on May 1.
A memorandum from the City Clerk outlining the procedure is included in Council
packet. Upon receipt of a Valid Certificate of Sufficiency, Council may adopt the
resolution. The Charter provides for Council consideration within 60 days of
acceptance.
Action: ~[~~/~ '~ ~
May 16, 2000 City of Iowa City Page 17
ITEM NO.~. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING INITIATIVE DELETING THE GRADING AND
PAVING OF THE FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM.
Comment: Once a Certificate of Sufficiency has been issued according to City Charter
initiative provisions, Council must forward this matter to the voters if they fail to
adopt the initiative within 60 days.
ITEM NO. 2S. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A SPECIAL ELECTION
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.... ~:~-~-~--- TO APPROVE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $18,400,000
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING A CITY
PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Comment: The Library Board has requested that the referendum for library expansion
and renovation be set for November 7, 2000, at the general election. Plans include
purchase of the property to the west of the current library building for expansion and a
complete renovation of the current library building. The Iowa City Public Library
Friends Foundation expects to have a private fundraising campaign and proceeds from
sale or lease of approximately 20,000 square feet in the new facility will be applied
toward the capital project. The resolution is being reviewed by bond counsel and will
be distributed at Council's Monday Work Session.
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60~BO~I~IU~ U~IT 1-BIll I~ TOWER
Commen~: The proposed purohase a~reemen~ is included in Council pac~e~.
IT~ ~0. ~. 60~IB~R A R~OLUTIO~ ~UTHORIZI~G
o~- J ~ ~ IOWA CITY AND THE POLICE LABOR RELATIONS ORGANIZATION OF IOWA CITY TO
BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2000, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003.
Comment: City and Police Labor Relations Organizations of Iowa City negotiators
reached tentative agreement on a three-year collective bargaining agreement which
was approved by the City Council on January 18, 2000. It provides for a 3 ~ % wage
increase for each of the three contract years, benefit adjustments regarding longevity
pay and premium pay for field training officers in the first year, and the addition of a
new 25-year longevity step in the second year, as well as several contract language
revisions. A copy of the final agreement is attached to Council's agenda.
May 16, 2000 City of Iowa City Page 18
ITEM NO. 28. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION.
oc~- 16>7 - Comment: This resolution will confirm and ratify a proposed settlement agreement
involving pending litigation if the City Council approves of the settlement agreement
during the executive session scheduled for Monday, May 15, 2000.
ITEM NO. 29. PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 30. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Current Vacancies.
(1) Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term
ending January 1, 2002. (Stephen Perkins resigned. Correspondence
included in Council packet.) (3 males and 3 females currently serve.)
(2) Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term
ending January 1, 2001. (Kathy Wallace resigned. Correspondence included
in Council packet.) (6 males and 2 females currently serve.)
Appointments will be made June 20.
b. Previously-Announced Vacancies.
(1) Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term
ending May 29, 2002. (Lars Anderson resigned.) (5 males and 4 females
currently serve.)
(2) Housing and Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term ending September 1, 2001. (Dan Coleman resigned.) (3
males and 5 females currently serve.)
Appointments will be made June 13.
ITEM NO. 31. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
4iq,t.l,~ a. Planning and Zoning Commission - Two appointments to fill five-year terms ending
May 1, 2005. (Terms expire for Ann Bovbjerg and Lea Supple.) (3 males and 2
~ females currently serve.)
f/j[fb. Animal Control Advisory Board - One appointment to fill a three-year term ending
April 5, 2003. (Term expires for Shawn Lockhart.) (3 females and 1 male
~,, ? . j~ currently serve.)
Action: ~4~..-~,~z-~.) ')'/~~42 /
May t6, 2000 City of Iowa City Page 19
ITEM NO. 32. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM NO. 33. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a. City Attorney.
b. City Clerk.
c, City Manager,
ITEM NO, 34, ADJOU'~ENT.,~/'~e'~
City Council Meeting Schedule and Ma 2.2ooo
Tentative Work Session Agendas
May 15 Monday
5:30p SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
Executive Session - Pending Litigation
5:40p COUNCIL WORK SESSION (REVISED) Council Chambers
Review Zoning Items
Review Agenda Iti~ms
Library Referendum / Select Date
First Avenue / Select Date
Senior Center Skywalk / Authorize Project
Transit Interchange
Group Living Locations
Disposition of South Pointe Lots
PIN Grants
Solid Waste Advisory Committee
Liquor Licenses / Meeting and Agenda
Staff Evaluation Criteria
Appointments: Animal Control Advisory Board [1 ], Deer Management
Committee |4], Planning and Zoning Commission [2]
Council Time
May 16 Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
May 25 Thursday
8:00a SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
Goal Setting ,~
May 29 Monday
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY ' City Offices Closed
May 31 Wednesday
7:30a SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
Executive Session - Evaluations
June 12 Monday
6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Kirkwood Avenue Signalization Newspaper Vending Machines
Campaign Contributions Sidewalk Cafes
Sidewalk Snow Removal
-- City Council Meeting Schedule and May ,~, =ooo
'°/;,~;;~' "~ Tentative Work Session Agendas
May 15 Mopday
/
5:30p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council C/~ambers
:utive Session - Pending Litigation
5:40p :IL WORK SESSION Co ncil Chambers
/ w Zoning Items
/ie Agenda Items
rary eferendum / Select Date
First Av ue / Select Date
Senior Ce ter Skywalk / Authorize Project
Transit Int change
Group Living ocations
Disposition of outh Pointe Lots
~ ory Committee
Liquor Licenses / eting and Agenda
Staff Evaluation ~ria
Appointments: lanagemen ommittee [4]
Council Time
May 16 Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL ~G ~ Council Chambers
i May 25 Thursday
8:00a SPECIAL COUNC WORK SESSION ~ Council Chambers
Goal :~
i May 29 ' Monday
MEMO AL DAY HOLIDAY - City Offices Close
iMay 31 Wednesday
7:30a PECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
Executive Session - Evaluations
June 12 Monday
OUNCIL WORK SESSION ~n
: u ~ am ers
Me ch ge
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Kirkwood Avenue Signalization Newspaper Vending Machines
Campaign Contributions Sidewalk Cafes
Sidewalk Snow Removal