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City Council Agenda
June 13, 2000 - 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
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ITEM NO, 1, CALL TO ORDER, /~½,zT.~,
ROLL CALL.
ITEM NO, 2, CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PR OR AMENDED,
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meeting of May 31, as
published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission - May 11
(2) Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee - May 4
(3) Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - April 27
(4) Police Citizens Review Board - May 23
Recommendations to Council: Receive PCRB Report ~99-09 and grant a 60-
day extension to August 1, 2000, to allow the PCRB to complete its Public
Report ~99-1 as the Board has requested additional information from the
Chief.
(5) Senior Center Commission - April 18
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1)Class C Liquor License for Dublin Underground, Inc., dba Dublin Underground,
5 S. Dubuque St. (Renewal)
(2) Class C Liquor License for Weekes-Van Eck VFW Post 3949, dba Weekes-
Van Eck VFW Post 3949, Highway 6 East. (Renewal)
(3) Special Class C Liquor License for OM, Inc., dba Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St.
(Renewal)
(4)Class C Liquor License for Fitzpatrick's Alehouse, Inc., dba Fitzpatrick's, 525
S. Gilbert St. (Renewal)
(5)Outdoor Service Area for Fitzpatrick's Alehouse, Inc., dba Fitzpatrick's 525
S. Gilbert St. (Renewal)
(6) Class E Liquor License for Hartig Drug Company, dba Hartig Drug Company
~10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd. (Renewal)
(7) Class B Wine Permit for Hartig Drug Company, dba Hartig Drug Company
~10, 701 Mormon Trek BIrd. (Renewal)
(8) Class C Beer Permit for Hartig Drug Company, dba Hartig Drug Company
~10, 701 Mormon Trek BIrd. (Renewal)
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(9) Class B Wine Permit for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's Grocery, 401 E.
Market St. (Renewal)
(10) Class C Beer Permit for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's Grocery, 401 E.
Market St. (Renewal)
(11) Class C Liquor License for GFP, Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Hwy.
6 West. (Renewal)Outdoor Service Area for GFP, Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza
Pub, 1220 Hwy. 6 West. (Renewal)
(12) Special Class C Liquor License for Zio Johno's Inc., dba Zio Johno's
Spaghetti House, 953 S. Riverside Dr. (New)
(13) Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit for Southern Discount Den, Inc., dba The
Den, 207 E. Washington St. (New)
Resolutions.
(1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1519 CENTER STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property located at 1519 Center Street
received assistance through the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program for
91 ,587 on June 3, 1999 and for 91,569 on July 27, 1999. The mortgages
were in the form of conditional occupancy loans. The mortgages were paid
off on May 19, 2000; thus the lien can now be released.
(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 90 WEST SIDE DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 90 West Side Drive received
assistance through the City's Down Payment Assistance for the amount of
91,689.04. The financing was in the form of a conditional occupancy loan.
The loan Mortgage was paid off on June 5, 2000; thus the lien can now be
released.
(3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK OF THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK TENNIS COURTS.
Comment: On September 28, 1999 a contract was entered into with L.L.
Pelling Co. of North Liberty to reconstruct the surface of the Mercer Park
Tennis Courts, basically consisting of crack repairs and the application of an
asphalt overlay. The total contract amount is 956, 119.50. All work covered
by the contract has been completed, all required paper work has been
submitted and all invoices have been paid.
Correspondence.
(1) Mary and David Hacker - underage drinking
(2) Jim Surratt - Heinz Road railroad crossing
(3) Adam Honeysett - 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants (IA)
(4) Daniel Bray - Westside Drive Neighborhood Association (3) [City Attorney
response included in Council packet.]
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(5) Rose Rennekamp (ACT): ICAD President
(6) Kent Angerer (Devonian Fossil Gorge, Inc.) - Devonian Fossil Gorge
(7) Barbara Curtin (Big Brothers Big Sisters) - Executive Director
(8) Jennifer Glass (42 signatures) - traffic calming on East Court Street
(9) John Watson (PCRB) - appreciation
(10) Mark Martin (Library Board of Directors) - request for joint meeting
(11 ) Robert Dostal - miscellaneous
(12) Lucille Gaudet (Westside Drive Neighborhood Association) - appreciation
(13) Allison Cink (Gazette Communications) - neighborhood block parties request
(14) Residents of Dodge Street Court - no parking signs
(15) Acting Traffic Engineering Planner:
(a) Designation of Metered Parallel Parking Space in the 100 Block of N
Madison Street
(b) Installation of Stop Sign at the Intersection of Pepper Drive and
Sandusky Drive
(c) Installation of NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign at the intersection
of Governor Street and Burlington Street
(d) NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS in the 400 Block of Brown Street
(e) Modification to Allow On-Street Parking to be Permitted on the North
Side of Dodge Street Court (Based on re-survey results, staff
recommends no further action, Letter from Acting Traffic Engineering
Planner to residents of 1300 block of Dodge Street Court and 11 O0 and
1126 Conklin Street included in Council packet.) Consideration deferred
May 2 and May 16.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
ITEM NO. 3. PUBLIC DISCUSSION (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM]
Public Discussion will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information"
item.
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ITEM NO. 4. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for July 18 on a resolution approving
the annexation of 69.37 acres of property located at the southwest corner of
Lower West Branch Road and Taft Avenue. (ANN00-0001)
Comment: At its May 18 meeting, by a vote of 5-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed annexation. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated May 4.
b. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for July 18 on an ordinance to rezone
30.32 acres from County Suburban Residential (RS) to Low Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-5) and 39.05 acres from County Suburban Residential (RS) to
Interim Development Residential (ID-RS) for property located at the southwest
corner of Lower West Branch Road and Taft Avenue. (REXO0-O01 2)
Comment: At its May 18 meeting, by a vote of 5-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning, subject to the
eventual development of the property being consistent with the policies in the
Northeast District Plan, and the retention of a stone railroad bridge for public
access use. Staff recommended approval in a report dated May 4.
c. Public hearing. ?n an ordinance to rezone approximately 190 acres from Interim
Neighborhood, a plan~ development of up ~00 dwelling units and limited
commercial uses and Pubh P) (approximat 107.9 acres) located west of Foster
Road. (REZ000-0016)
Comment: At their June 1 meetin a vote of 5-2 (Shannon and Schintler voting
no), the Planning and Zoning recommended approval of the proposed
rezoning. Staff recommend report dated May 18.
~ . ' ~ Action
ITEM 4c Rezoning of approximately 190 acres from Interim Development
Residential (ID-RS) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-5) (approximately
82.1 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 107.9 acres) located west of Foster
Road. (REZO00-0016)
Comment: At their June I meeting, by a vote of 5-2 (Shannon and
Schintler voting no), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval of the proposed rezoning. Staff recommended approval in a
report dated May 18. Staff recommends expedited consideration of this
item to enable completion of the development agreement by the end of
June.
(1) Public Hearing
Action:
(2) Consider an ordinance approving (First consideration)
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d. Consider an ordinance approving a preliminary Planned Development Housing
Overlay (OPDH-5) Plan for Village Green South Part 6, an 8.69 acre, 35-1ot
residential subdivision with one outlot for property located at Wintergreen Drive,
west of South Jamie Lane. (REZO0-O010/SUB00-O009) (First Consideration)
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.
e. Consider 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) (First Consideration)
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.
f. Consider 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) (First Consideration)
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.
g. Consider an ordinance amending Zoning Chapter 14-6D-5G1 regarding the
nonconforming provisions in the Neighborhood Conservation Residential Zone
(RNC-12). (Second 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 REZO0-0007 and REZO0-0011 dated February 3.
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h. 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
Village Road and west of Scott Boulevard. (REZ00-0002) (Second 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 (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.
i. 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. (REZO0-0009) (Second 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.
j. Consider an ordinance vacating, the northernmost portion of North Jamie Lane,
located west of Scott Boulevard. (VACO0-O003) (Second 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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k. Consider an ordinance vacating an undeveloped portion of WooIf Avenue from
McLean Street south for a distance of 240 feet. (VAC97-0002) (Pass and Adopt)
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. Staff recommends indefinite deferral pending receipt of offer.
I. 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.
O~- ~J , (1) Consider an ordinance amending 14-5H (Pass and Adopt)
~' ~J~ (2) Consider an ordinance amending 14-6A (Pass and Adopt)
~--3~ m. Consider an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article O, Sign
Regulations, to allow banner signs in certain commercial zones under some
conditions. (Pass and Adopt)
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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ITEM NO. 5. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INVITATION TO SELECTED EASTERN
oo-/~Z- IOWA ARTISTS FOR THE PUBLIC ART COMPONENT OF THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE
TRANSPORTATION CENTER.
Comment: At their June 1, 2000, meeting, the Public Art Advisory Committee
recommended by a vote of 5-0 to extend an invitation to selected artists to design and
execute a public art component in the Near Southside Transportation Center.
ITEM NO. 6. A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH SON JAY AND JIGNA JANI FOR CONDOMINIUM
Do -/f ~ UNIT 1-B(2) IN TOWER PLACE AND PARKING AND THE DISPOSITION OF SAID UNIT
1-B(2) IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
Comment: The purchase agreement is included in Council packet.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b.CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
Action:
ITEM NO. 7. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT
c>D- I~L BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE HOMEBUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF
IOWA CITY FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1-E IN TOWER PLACE AND PARKING AND TO
DISPOSE OF UNIT 1-E IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH, AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR JUNE 20, 2000.
Comment: The proposed purchase agreement is included in the Council packet.
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ITEM NO. 8. PUBLIC HEARING 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.
Action:
ITEM NO. 9. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CIVIC CENTER RE-ROOF PHASE II 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: 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, the lobby, and the entire east wing (other than the Council Chambers).
The project includes all new roofing and insulation, as well as new fascia panels. The
estimated construction cost is $185,000.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
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, O0 - I ~ 5 b., CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
Action:
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ITEM NO. 10. CONVEYANCE OF 1512 DICKINSON LANE.
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
complete, and the City wishes to close 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.
a.PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
~ - l ~ (/ b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
Action.'
ITEM NO. 11. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
~D-- l¢~'~ LOCATED AT 1417 FRANKLIN STREET TO THE TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR JUNE 20, 2000.
Comment: The Iowa City Housing Authority, under its Tenant-to-Ownership Program,
proposes to sell 1417 Franklin Street to the present tenant. The amount of the sale
will be the appraised value of the home, which is $73,000.00. The family has leased
this single family home from the Iowa City Housing Authority since October of 1987
and has taken excellent care of the home during this time. The family has received a
written commitment for a mortgage from a local bank in the amount of $58,400.00.
The City will provide a second mortgage for the remaining $14,600.00. This sale will
provide the opportunity for a low-income family to obtain ownership of their own
home
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ITEM NO. 12. PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $12,000,000
1:~- l¢~ GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding the
issuance of up to 912,000,000 General Obligation (G.O.) bonds. Bond proceeds will
be used to provide funds 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 authorizes staff to proceed on behalf of the
City with the sale of the bonds, to select a date for the sale thereof, and to take all
action necessary to permit the sale of said bonds on a basis favorable to the City and
acceptable to the City Council.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
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b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION INSTITUTING
ITEM NO. 13. PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding the
issuance of 9700,000 General Obligation Bonds for a general corporate purpose, in
order to provide funds to pay costs of the acquisition, enlargement, improvement and
equipping of a Public Works Complex. The resolution authorizes staff to proceed on
behalf of the City with the sale of the bonds, to select a date for the sale thereof, and
to take all action necessary to permit the sale of said bonds on a basis favorable to
the City and acceptable to the City Council. ~
a. PUBLIC HEARING
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i~- !¢~q b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION INSTITUTING
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ITEM NO. 14. PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
Do- ZOO ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $330,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding the
issuance of not to exceed $330,000 General Obligation Bonds for a general corporate
purpose, in order to provide funds to pay costs of the enlargement, improvement and
equipping of a Parks Maintenance Facility. The resolution authorizes staff to proceed
on behalf of the City with the sale of the bonds, to select a date for the sale thereof,
and to take all action necessary to permit the sale of said bonds on a basis favorable
to the City and acceptable to the City Council.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
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b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION INSTITUTING
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ITEM NO. 15. PROCEEDINGS TO TA~E ABBITIO~A[ ACTIO~ ~OR THE AUTRORIZATIO~
Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding the
issuance of not to exceed ~580,000 General Obligation Bonds for a general corporate
purpose, in order to provide funds 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 authorizes staff
to proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the bonds, to select a date for the
sale thereof, and to take all action necessary to permit the sale of said bonds on a
basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council.
a. ~US~IC
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ITEM NO. 16. PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
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Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding the
issuance of not to exceed 9700,000 General Obligation Bonds for a general corporate
purpose in order to provide funds to pay costs of the construction of an addition to
the Civic Center and renovation of existing portions thereof. The resolution authorizes
staff to proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the bonds, to select a date for
the sale thereof, and to take all action necessary to permit the sale of said bonds on a
basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION INSTITUTING
Action:
ITEM NO. 17. 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 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. 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. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Action:
b. OONSIDE~ AN O~DINANOE A~ENDIN8 TITLE 3, "OlTY FINA~OES, TAXATIO~ A~D FEE~" OHAPTE~ 4, "~OHEDULE OF FEE~, ~ATES, OHA~GES, BONDS, FINES,
AND P~NALATIES" OF THE OlTY OODE, TO INO~ASE WATE~ SE~VIOE OHA~GES
A~D FEES I~ IOWA OlTY, IOWA. (SEOOND OO~SIDE~ATION)
Action:
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ITEM NO. 18. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
OO-Zb5 IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO SAME.
Comment: The Iowa Department of Economic Development has agreed to provide the
City of Iowa City a maximum of ~ 137,000 in State funding for the support of services
for the homeless. These funds will be used in FY01 by the following local agencies:
Domestic Violence Intervention Program (~27,900), Four Oaks a.k.a. Youth Homes
(~24,000), Emergency Housing Project ($42,000), Table to Table ($21,500), Greater
Iowa City Housing Fellowship ($4,600), and Successful Living Inc. (~10,400). The
award also includes 96,600 to reimburse the City for its expenses in administering this
grant. This Emergency Shelter Grants Program funding represents a 2% decrease
from the FYO0 allocation.
Action:
ITEM NO. 19. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY LOT 85, SOUTH POINTE
0o-Zo hL ADDITION, PART 5, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1552 DICKENSON LANE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA TO GREATER IOWA CITY HOUSING FELLOWSHIP, AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR JUNE 20, 2000.
Comment: In accordance with Council direction at the May 1E work session this
resolution declares the City's intent to sell one of the two South Pointe lots returned
to the City by virtue of the termination of the HOME agreement with Swenson and
Associates to the Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship.
Action:
ITEM NO. 20. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE
c>L~- ZZ:>S TO THE OLD CAPITOL MALL TOWN CENTER ON CLINTON STREET.
Comment: The Design Review Committee met on May 16, 2000, and reviewed the
application for signage for the Old Capitol Mall Town Center. With a consensus vote
of 5 to O, the Committee recommended approval of the application.
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ITEM NO. 21. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE
o1:>--2bG MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE POLICE 2ND FLOOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on May 25, 2000. The following
bids were received:
Moore Construction Company Iowa City, IA $534,800.00
First Commercial Burlington, IA $592,400.00
Knutson Construction Iowa City, IA ~635,000.00
McComas-Lacina Construction Iowa City, IA 9641,000.00
Engineer's Estimate $566,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the project to Moore Construction
Company of Iowa City, Iowa. The project will be funded with General Obligation
bonds.
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ITEM NO NSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
~-ZD7 CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
DIGITAL TELEPORT INC. TO USE A PORTION OF CITY STREETS AND PUBLIC
RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A
FIBER OPTIC NETWORK.
Comment: This agreement will allow Digital Teleport Inc. to install, operate, and
maintain a buried conduit system containing fiber optic cable within City of Iowa City
rights-of-way.
ITEM NO. 23. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
o~- Z~ 5 IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS,
IAAF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL NO. 610, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2000, THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2001.
Comment: This is a one-year arbitrated agreement which includes a 3%% wage
increase, an increase of ~ 100 per year in premium pay for EMT certification, extension
of sick leave and funeral leave benefits regarding domestic partners, and a number of
other changes in contract language. A copy of the agreement is included with
Council's agenda.
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ITEM NO. 24. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING CABLEVISION VII INC.'S REQUESTED RATE
Ot~)~ 7.~ INCREASE AND ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM PERMITTED RATE FOR BASIC CABLE
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SERVICE.
Comment: This resolution approves the subscriber rate for basic cable service
effective June 1, 2000. It further establishes a maximum permitted rate for basic
cable service as calculated by the City.
ITEM NO. 25. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ON UNCLASSIFIED SALARIES AND COMPENDATION FOR
OD- ~lO FISCAL YEAR 2000 FOR THE CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, AND CITY CLERK.
Comment: Council held executive session on May 31, 2000, to evaluate the City
Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. As a result of that session, adjustments were
made in compensation to those employees.
ITEM NO. 26. CONSIDER MOTION GRANTING A 60-DAY EXTENSION TO THE POLICE CITIZENS
REVIEW BOARD FOR THE FILING OF THE REPORT WITH THE CITY COUNCIL ON
COMPLAINT ~99-10.
Comment: Ordinance 97-3792 establishes the Police Citizens Review Board and sets
forth mechanisms for complaints. The Ordinance also provides the City Council to
grant extensions of the 45 day reposing requirement for good cause. At their meeting
of May 23, 2000, the Board unanimously requested a 60-day extension for the
reasons stated in the letter included in Council packet.
Action:
ITEM NO. 27. PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM NE).~BK,.~ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Cu'G'rrea~, acancies.
(1) Pla~n~n~l~aed Zo ' oremission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term
ending M '~ . (Richard Gibson resigned. Correspondence included in
//~ Cou ' nd 3 females currently serve.)
ITEM NO. 28 ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES (AMENDED).
a. Current Vacancies.
Planning and Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term ending May 1,200'1. (Richard Gibson
resigned. Correspondence included in Council packet.)
(3 males and 3 females currently serve.)
Appointment will be made July 18.
(2) Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term representing the College Green Historic
District ending March 29, 2003. (Pamela Michaud
resigned. Correspondence included in Council packet.)
(5 males and 3 females currently serve.)
(3) Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - One vacancy
to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,200.1.
(Jeff Gillitzer resigned. Correspondence included in
Council packet.) (.1 male and 3 females currently serve.)
Staff recommend indefinite deferral pending Council
discussion.
Appointments will be made August 1.
ADDED ~ (4) Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term ending April 2, 2001. (Susan Dulek
resigned. Correspondence included in Council packet.)
(1 male and 1 female currently serve.)
Appointment will be made July 18.
b. Previously-Announced Vacancies.
(1) Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term ending January 1, 2002. (Stephen
Perkins resigned.) (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.) (6 males and 2 females currently
serve. )
Appointments will be made June 20.
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(2) Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term
representing the College Green Historic District ending March 29, 2003.
(Pame~a~.Michaud resigned. Correspondence included in C/,oancil packet.) (5
males an females currently serve.)
included in Council pac .) (1 male apd~ females currently serve.) Staff
recommend indefinite deferr endin,9~ouncil discussion.
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Appointments will be made August
b. Previously-Announced Vacan ' s.
females cur, r~'~tly serve.)
(2)Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill'~nexpired term
en ' g January 1, 2001. (Kathy Wallace resigned.) (6 males 'alnd 2 females
· ~ntly serve.)
Appointments will be made June 20.
ITEM NO. 29. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
):t a. Historic Preservation Commission - One appointment to fill an unexpired term
ending May 29, 2002. (Lars Anderson resigned.) (5 males and 4 females
~. Z~ currently serve.)
b. Housing and Community Development Commission - One appointment to fill an
unexpired term ending September 1, 2001. (Dan Coleman resigned.) (3 males and
5 females currently serve.)
c. S.E.A.T.S. Paratransit Advisory Committee - Two appointments. Council Member
O'Donnell and former Council Member Norton have been the City's representatives
to this Board. The 28E agreement with the County provides for two Council
appointments, 1-two year and 1-one year starting July 1, 2000.
ITEM NO. 30. C~COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM NO. 31. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a. City Attorney.
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b. City Clerk.
c. City Manager.
ITEM NO. 3:7. ADJOURNMENT.
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'°4~';;~' Tentative Work Session Agendas
June 12 Monday
6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL FORMAL MEETING Council Chambers
· Executive Session - Land Acquisition
6:40p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
· Review Zoning Items
· Review Agenda Items
· Appointments: Deer Management Committee (2; hunter, Master Gardener),
Historic Preservation Commission (1), Housing and Community Development
Commission (1), SEATS Paratransit Advisory Committee (2)
· Development Code Review - Duncan and Associates
· Highway 6 Access and Traffic Signal - Pepperwood/K-Mart
· City Plaza Newspaper Vending
· Council Goals
· Council Time
June 13 Tuesday
7:00p SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
June 19 Monday
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
J June 20 Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
J July 4 Tuesday
INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY - City Offices Closed
July 17 Monday
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
July 18 Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Kirkwood Avenue Signalization Sidewalk Snow Removal
Campaign Contributions Sidewalk Cafes