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Iowa City
City Council Agenda
August 15, 2000 - 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
www.iowa-city.org
ITEM NO. 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
ITEM NO. 2. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION.
a. Coldren Retirement Residence Week - August 14-20 .. . ~ ~ ~
b. Emma J. Harvat Day - August 2~/-'~~/~L/(~
ITEM NO. 3. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for the regular meeting of August 1, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission - July 13
Recommendation: Designate the property located at 13 S Linn Street
(2) Iowa City Human Rights Commission - June 27
(3) Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee - June 29
(4) Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee - July 11
(5) Planning and Zoning Commission - July 6
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1) Class C Liquor License for Ramor Bowling, Inc., dba Plarnor Bowling, Inc.,
1555 S. First Ave. (Renewal)
(2) Class B Liquor License for MIP Lessee, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S.
Dubuque St. (Renewal)
(3) Outdoor Service Area for MIP Lessee, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S.
Dubuque St. (Renewal)
(4) Class C Beer Permit for RSNV, Inc., dba Russ' AMOCO Service, 305 N.
Gilbert St. (Renewal)
(5) Class C Beer Permit for KMART Corp. dba Big KMART #4315, 901
Hollywood BIrd. (Renewal)
(6) Class B Wine Permit for KMART Corp. dba Big KMART #4315, 901
Hollywood BIrd. (Renewal)
(7) Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Drugtown, 310 N. First Ave.
(Renewal
(8) Class B Wine Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Drugtown, 310 N. First Ave.
(Renewal)
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(9) Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Drugtown, 310 N. First Ave.
(Renewal)
(10) Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, Inc., dba George's, 312 E. Market
St. (Renewal)
(11) Class C Beer Permit for A & J Mini Mart, Inc. dba A & J Mini Mart, Inc.,
2153 ACT Circle. (Renewal)
(12) Class E Liquor License for Aajaxxx Liquor Store, Inc., dba Aajaxxx Liquor
Store, 107 S. Linn St. (New)
(13) Class B Wine Permit for Aajaxxx Liquor Store, Inc., dba Aajaxxx Liquor Store,
107 S. Linn St. (New)
(14) Class C Beer Permit for Aajaxxx Liquor Store, Inc., dba Aajaxxx Liquor Store,
107 S. Linn St. (New)
(15) Class B Wine Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society dba New Pioneer
Cooperative, 22 S. Van Buren St. (Renewal)
(16) Class C Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society dba New Pioneer
Cooperative, 22 S. Van Buren St. (Renewal)
c2c~- 7_'~ (17) Resolution to issue Dancing Permit for MIP Lessee, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa
City, 210 S. Dubuque St. (Renewal)
d. ~eL)olutions. d~'t/
( 1 ) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED
o~>- Z t'/ AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR
THE IOWA AVENUE LITERARY WALK AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME.
Comment: This amended agreement serves to clarify a number of points in
the original contract. The amended language is underlined on the Council's
packet copy. The points address approval of a refined proposal from the
artist, responsibility for delivery of the bronze plaques to the site, final
acceptance of each phase, and warranties for the bronze work.
(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
c~ ~ o Z '/f~ SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE
OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1607 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 1607 Morningside Drive
received downpayment assistance through the City's Downpayment
Assistance Program in the amount of 93,000. The financing was in the form
of a conditional occupancy loan. The loan has been paid off; thus the lien
can now be released.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 14, 2000
TO: Mayor, City Council and General Public
FROM: City Clerk
Re: Addition to Consent Calendar
c. (18) Class C Liquor License for Atlas World Grill, Inc, dba Atlas World Grill, 127 Iowa
Avenue. (New)
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(3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL
SERVICES COMPANY, INC., CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1504 RIDGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Associates Financial Services Company, Inc. has requested that
the City approve a Subordination Agreement for 1504 Ridge Street. On April
20, 1999, the owner of the property received a Mortgage for $3,923 and on
July 28, 1999, another Mortgage for 9845 from the City of Iowa City for a
total amount of 94,768. Associates Financial Services Company, Inc. has
refinanced the first mortgage with the property owner for 934,196.92. The
property is appraised at 958,320 which provides enough equity to cover the
City's second lien position.
(4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
400 NORTH CLINTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 400 North Clinton Street
received assistance through the City's Rental Rehab Program for the amount
of 948,397. The financing was in the form of two declining balance loans.
The terms of the loans have been satisfied; thus, the lien can now be
released.
(5) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
oo ~ Z~t SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
LIEN REGARDING MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1907 G STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 1907 G Street received
assistance through the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program for the amount
of 912,162. The financing was in the form of two declining balance loans
and two conditional occupancy loans. The loans have been paid off; thus,
the lien can now be released.
(6) CONSIDER A RESOUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK
AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1209 HIGHLAND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Iowa State Bank and Trust Company has requested that the City
approve a Subordination Agreement for 1209 Highland Avenue. On
December 4, 1992, the owners of the property received a Mortgage for
95,030 from the City of Iowa City. Iowa State Bank and Trust Company has
refinanced the first and second mortgage with the property owner for
932,000. The property is appraised at 971,500 which provides enough
equity to cover the City's second lien position.
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(7) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
Z~ SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION - PART SIX, AND
DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
(8) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
~_~7 ~ SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES FIRST ADDITION AND
DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
(9) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
Z ~ S THE SUMMIT STREET BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
~>(f (10) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE RIVERSIDE
DRIVE/ARTS CAMPUS STORM SEWER PROJECT PHASE I.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
(11 ) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC
~ 'l PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) GRANT TO OBTAIN FUNDS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF PREPARING A NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION
FOR THE PROPOSED LONGFELLOW HISTORIC DISTRICT.
Comment: The Historic Preservation Commission has prepared an application
for a Certified Local Government (CLG) grant of $10,000 to assist with the
preparation of a National Register nomination for the proposed Longfellow
Historic District. The grant would require Focal matching funds of up to
$7,000, which would be provided through funds allocated within the budget
for historic preservation grant projects and staff time for project
management.
(12) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ON DEVELOPMENT FOR RECREATION,
~7 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT APPLICATION TO BE
SUBMITTED TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
Comment: This resolution is to request funding assistance in the amount of
$100,000 for the construction of the Iowa City Skate Park. It is a required
part of the grant application to be submitted to the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources for a Recreation Infrastructure Grant. Application deadline
is September 1, 2000.
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e. Setting Public Hearings.
_ o~ - Z ~c/ (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
AUGUST 29 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASHINGTON
STREET TRANSIT INTERCHANGE 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 includes street paving, sidewalk paving, street
lighting, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water service, electrical conduit and
landscaping site work on the south side of Washington Street between
Capitol and Clinton in preparation for a new transit interchange facility. Also
included in this project are pavement repairs to the north half of Washington
Street in the same immediate area. The actual transit interchange facility will
be constructed in the summer of 2001 under a separate construction
contract.
(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
oo- Z c~ O AUGUST 29 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST
AVENUE WATER MAIN 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 includes the installation of a 24" diameter water
main, an 8' wide sidewalk and buried electric cable along the west side of
First Avenue from Rochester north to the end of the existing First Avenue
pavement.. Also a 24" diameter water main will be installed along the north
side of Rochester Avenue from First Avenue east to the Rochester Avenue
water storage tank.
(3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
oc>- Zcf ( AUGUST 29 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH
AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT 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: The Airport Commission desires to develop the north 54 acres of
airport property for lease to industrial and commercial users. This project will
provide the infrastructure improvements necessary to begin marketing the
property for lease. The improvements include street paving, water main,
storm and sanitary sewer, storm water channel improvements and site
grading.
(4) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC DISCUSSION
FOR SEPTEMBER 12 ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE WINTER 2000/2001 DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Comment: Each year, the City Council will consider a deer management plan
based on the long-term plan approved by Council in March of 1998. The
recommended plan is consistent with the long-term plan. The public
discussion is to receive public comment on the Winter 2000/2001 Deer
Management Plan.
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(5) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 12
REGARDING THE AMENDED FY01 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, INCLUDING THE
FY01 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME) BUDGET, FOR IOWA CITY.
Comment: At their July 20, 2000 meeting, the Iowa City Housing and
Community Development Commission recommended approval of the
Amended FY01 Annual Action Plan. This amendment provides $25,550 to
the Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship for the acquisition of a lot to be
used for an affordable homeownership project in conjunction with the Iowa
City Community School District and the Homebuilders Association. The US
Department of Housing and Urban Development requires a public hearing and
approval of an amended Annual Action Plan by the City Council. In addition
to the proposed project, the budget amendment includes the addition of
supplemental FY00 program income.
f. Correspondence.
.~(,~..~ (1) Mark Martin (Library Board of Trustees) - follow-up on Joint Meeting
' (2) Coldren Retirement Residence Board of Trustees - invitation
¢~t~,,~_ ~~ (3) Keri Althoft (AT&T) - proclamation
(4) Karen Kubby - Emma J. Harvat
(5) Martha Yoak - Emma Harvat
(6) Harriet Gooding and Ethel Madison (Evert Conner Center) - appreciation
(7) Rick Mascari (Airport Commission) - invitation
(8) Hillary Sale - traffic circles
(9) Dave Moore (The Fieldhouse) - alcohol issues
(10) Karen Schuette and Mary Knudson-Dion - West Benton Street
(11) Robert Burns (Lexington Place Limited Partnership) - Lexington Place
(12) Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner:
(a) Installation of DEAF CHILD AREA signs on the 3100 block of E
Washington Street
(b) Installation of stop signs at the intersection of Wellington Drive and
Village Road and the intersection of Chamberlain Drive and Wellington
Drive
(c) Installation of a handicapped-only, on-street parking space in the 200
block of E Washington Street
(d) Installation of two handicapped-only on-street parking spaces on North
Clinton Street
(e) Installation of a NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign near the
intersection of Dewey Street and North Summit Street
(13) Civil Service Commission - Certified eligible firefighter list
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
August 15, 2000 City of Iowa City Page 7
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 September 12 on an ordinance
conditionally amending the approved sensitive areas development plan for Lot 52
of Walden Hills, a 4.89 acre property located on the west side of Shannon Drive,
south of Willow Creek.
Comment: At its August 3 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed amended sensitive areas
development plan, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of the 1997
conditional zoning agreement that apply to Lot 52 and the retention of evergreen
trees planted along the Highway 218 frontage of the property as required by the
1997 sensitive areas development plan. Staff recommended approval subject to
these conditions in a report dated July 6.
Historic Preservation Commission recommended approval of the designation by a
vote of 8-0 at its July 13 public hearing on this item. Staff recommended approval
in a memo dated August 3.
c. Consider an ordinance rezoning 20.78 acres from Interim Development Multi-
Family (ID-RM) to Public (P) for property located w st of Gilbert Street s uth of
Napoleon Lane. (REZ00-0017) (First consideration) ~~ ~~ ~~
Comment: At its June 15 Meeting by a vote of 6-0 the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a staff report
dated June 15.
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d. Consider an ordinance rezoning 35.15 acres from Planned Development Housing
Overlay (OPDH-1) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-1) and approving the
preliminary sensitive areas development plan for Walnut Ridge, Part 8-10, a 23-1ot
residential subdivision located on Kennedy Parkway. (REZOO-0013/SUB00~O010)
(First consideration)
Comment: At its July 6 meeting by a vote of 5-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval subject to the final plat application including a
City Forester-approved tree replacement plan and a conservation easement to
assure the long-term protection of the woodlands and protected slopes. Staff
recommended approval subject to the tree replacement plan and conservation
easement.
e. Consider an ordinance to conditionally 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. (REZO0-O012) (Second consideration)
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 prope~y 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.
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
oo '3~ ~3 , Sensitive Areas Development Plan for property located in the north part of the
airport property, west of Riverside Drive. (REZ99-000~ (Pass and adopt)
Comment: At its April 20 meeting, by a vote of the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated April 6. Deferred on July 18 and August 1.
O0- ~ g. Consider a resolution approving the preliminary plat of Airport North Development,
a 57.1 acre, 17-lot commercial subdivision with three outlots located in the north
part of the airport property, west of Riverside Drive. (SUB99-0001)
Comment: See previous item.
August 15, 2000 City of Iowa City Page 9
h. Consider a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending denial
of a rezoning of 125.43 acres located within Fringe Area C east of Dane Road and
west and south of the Lakeridge Mobile Home Park from County A1 Rural and RS
Suburban Residential to County RMH Manufactured Housing Residential. (CZ0027)
Comment: At its June 15 meeting by a vote of 6~0 the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended denial of this rezoning due to its non-compliance with
the Fringe Area Agreement, the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, and the Johnson
County Land Use Plan. The Commission also recommended that if the Board
entertains approval of this rezoning then the Board and City Council should meet to
discuss merits of the proposal with relationship to the Fringe Area Agreement and
the Future of the agreement. Staff recommended denial in a report dated
June 9. Deferred on July 18 and August 1.
O0- ?-~t~J i. Consider a resolution approving the final plat of Galway Hills Subdivision, Part Six,
a 4.82-acre, 13-lot residential subdivision located south of Melrose Avenue at the
end of Kearney Lane. (SUB99-0020)
Comment: At its October 7 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed plat, subject to approval of
legal papers and construction drawings prior to Council approval. Legal papers and
construction drawings have been approved. Staff recommended approval in a
report dated October 7. This item was deferred indefinitely at Council's
November 9 meeting.
ITEM NO. 6. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2000 PAVEMENT MARKING 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 consists of pavement marking for the centerlines, lane lines,
crosswalks & stop bars of certain Iowa City arterial and collector streets. The
estimated cost is ~50,000 and will be funded by Road Use taxes.
a.PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
~0- ~ b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVlNG
August iS, 2000 City of Iowa City Page 10
ITEM NO. 7. AREA OF THE CITY TO BE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA, AND THAT THE
REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, REDEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT OR A
COMBINATION THEREOF, OF SUCH AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY;
DESIGNATING SUCH AREA AS APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT;
AND ADOPTING THE SYCAMORE AND FIRST AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
THEREFOR.
Comment: The designation of the Sycamore and First Avenue area as an Urban
Renewal Area will allow the City to use tax increment financing for public
infrastructure improvements and for financial incentives to qualifying businesses. At
its meeting of August 3, 2000, by a vote of 5-0-1 (Chair abstaining), the Planning and
Zoning Commission found that the Sycamore and First Avenue Urban Renewal Plan
conforms with the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan - 1997. On July 24, 2000, a formal
consultation was held with representatives of the affected taxing entities. None of
the affected taxing entities have provided written recommendations regarding the
division of revenue as set forth under the Plan, nor have written or oral objections
been filed from the public with respect to the Plan.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action: ~.-Y' ~.~,~z",r~ >
oo- Z~5> b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DETERMINING
ITEM NO. 8. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THAT GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED
AND COLLECTED EACH YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE
SYCAMORE AND FIRST AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AREA, IN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF JOHNSON, STATE OF IOWA, BY AND FOR THE
BENEFIT OF THE STATE OF IOWA, CITY OF IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF JOHNSON,
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OTHER TAXING DISTRICTS, BE
PAID TO A SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON
LOANS, MONIES ADVANCED TO AND INDEBTEDNESS, INCLUDING BONDS ISSUED
0R T0 BE ISSUED, INCURRED BY SAID CITY IN CONNECTION WITH SAID URBAN
RENEWAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The adoption of the Sycamore and First Avenue Tax Increment Financing
District Ordinance establishes the mechanism by which incremental property tax
revenue will be made available to the City for the purposes of financing public
infrastructure improvements and providing financial assistance to qualifying
businesses.
August 15, 2000 City of Iowa City Page 11
ITEM NO. 9. CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 12 ON AN
AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND MGD L.C.
Comment: This agreement outlines the details regarding the provision of TIF property
tax rebates for the Sycamore Mall project.
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ITEM NO. 10. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
oo- Z..c~ (,, MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SHOEMAKER & HAALAND PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERS OF CORALVILLE, IOWA TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE CAPTAIN IRISH PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS.
Comment: This agreement is for the design of the Captain Irish Parkway
Improvements which includes continuation of Captain Irish Parkway to the intersection
of Rochester Avenue and Scott Boulevard, generally following the alignment presented
in the Northeast District Plan, and construction of water main from First Avenue to
Captain Irish Parkway. This agreement is for preliminary and final engineering design
work and bidding services. The negotiated fee is not to exceed 9219,500. The
project will be financed with General Obligation bonds and Road Use taxes. Public
Works recommends approval of this agreement.
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ITEM NO. 11. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED FINAL PLAT FOR COUNTRY
o~ - Z11 CLUB ESTATES, FIRST ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: This final plat for this subdivision was approved by resolution of the City
Council on June 29, 2000. Since that time, a number of measurement errors were
identified in the original final plat. An amended, corrective final plat has been submitted
to correct the errors in measurement. All other documents and agreements will remain
in place, as this amended final plat merely corrects the measurement errors contained in
the original plat. This Resolution approves the amended, corrective final plat.
ITEM NO. 12. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DESIGN OF EXTERIOR SIGNAGE AT 13
~>o- Zc~ SOUTH LINN STREET.
Comment: The Design Review Committee met on July 25, 2000 and reviewed the
application for the signage for the Yacht Club at 13 S. Linn Street. With a consensus
vote of 5 to O, the committee recommends approval of the pennant style signage with
the aluminum tube frame.
Action:
August 15, 2000 City of Iowa City Page 12
ITEM NO. 13. PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 14. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Current Vacancies.
(1) Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March 1,
2004. (Thomas Bender resigned. Correspondence and Mayor response
included in Council packet.] (4 males and 0 females currently serve.)
Appointment will be made September 19.
(2) Animal Control Advisory Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term in
addition to a three-year term ending April 5, 2004. (Ursala Delworth passed
away.) (1 male and 3 females currently serve.)
Appointment will be made October 3.
b. Previously-Announced Vacancies.
(1) Solid Waste Advisory Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms
ending October 1, 2003, two vacancies to fill two-year terms ending
October 1, 2002; and three vacancies to fill one-year terms ending October
1, 2001. (No members currently serve as this is a new Committee.)
(2) Housing and Community Development Commission - Three vacancies to fill
three-year terms ending September 1, 2003. (Terms expire for Bob EIIliott,
Jayne Moraski and Rick House.) (5 females and 1 male currently serve.)
(3) Police Citizens Review Board - Two vacancies to fill four-year terms ending
September 1, 2004. (Terms expire for John Stratton and Patricia Farrant.) (1
female and 2 males currently serve.
(4) Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending April
2, 2001. (Susan Dulek resigned.) (1 male and 1 female currently serve.)
(5) Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term
representing the College Green Historic District ending March 29, 2003.
(Pamela Michaud resigned.) (5 males and 3 females currently serve.)
Appointments will be made September 12.
ITEM NO. 15. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM NO. 16. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a. City Attorney.
b. City Clerk.
c. City Manager.
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~,~ c~<~ Tentative Work Session Agendas
August 14 Monday
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
* Review Zoning Items
* Review Agenda Items
* N Dubuque Street Entrance
* Sidewalk Snow Removal
* Council Time
August 15 Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
i August 29 Tuesday
8:00a SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
i September 4 Monday
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
September 11 Monday
6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
September 12 Tuesday
7:00p SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
September 18 Monday
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
i September 19 Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Kirkwood Avenue Signalizatien Sidewalk Cafes
Campaign Contributions Deer Management Plan