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City Council Agenda.,,.._
December 19, 2000 - 7:00 p.m.
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ITEM NO. 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
ITEM NO. 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a. Richard W. Lee Award .-~L¢~~ (~;~ '/]~,~,~
ITEM NO. 3. OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZEN AWARDS - Horace Mann
Elementa~
a. Leslie Meyer ~~
b. Sae-rim Park
c. Latanza Robe~s
ITEM NO. 4. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS
PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting of
December 4, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Human Rights Commission - October 24 & November 28
(2) Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - November 16
(3) Parks and Recreation Commission - November 8
(4) Planning and Zoning Commission - November 2
(5) Planning and Zoning Commission - November 16
(6) Planning and Zoning Commission - December 7
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1) Renewals.
(a)Class C Liquor License for CMB, Inc., dba Gringo's, 115 E.
College St.
(b)Class C Liquor License for New Yen Ching Restaurant,
Inc., dba New Yen Ching Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum St.
(c)Class C Liquor License for Gabe's, Inc., dba Gabe's, 330
E. Washington St.
(d)Outdoor Seaice Area for Gabe's, Inc., dba Gabe's, 330 E.
Washington St.
(e) Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's of Iowa City,
Inc., dba Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Caf~ 1411 S.
Watedront.
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(f) Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai's Pizza Palace,
Ltd., dba Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.
(g) Class C Beer Permit for JG Robins, Inc., dba Petro n
Provisions, #2 Escort Lane.
O~- z/O 5, (h) Resolution to issue Dancing Permit for Gabe's, Inc., dba
Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St.(Renewal)
oC~ ~OG, (i) Resolution to issue Refund for an unused portion of a
Cigarette Permit for Pearson's Drug Store, Inc., dba
Pearson's Drug Store, 202 N. Linn St.
d. Motions.
(1) CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $16,195,786.04 FOR THE PERIOD OF
NOVEMBER 1 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2000, AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO
AUDIT. DISBURSEMENTS ARE PUBLISHED AND
PERMANENTLY RETAINED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STATE CODE.
e. Setting Public Hearings.
(1) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JANUARY 9 TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 6, CHAPTER I (NUISANCES) OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY BY ADDING
STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES TO CONTROL THE
NUMBER OF VEHICLES PARKED, STORED, PLACED OR
KEPT OUTSIDE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
Comment: The proposed ordinance would regulate the number
and location of parked, or stored vehicles in any single-family or
duplex residential area. This ordinance has been drafted in
response to neighborhood complaints about excessive vehicle
storage and parking in residential areas and its negative impact
on the neighborhood. This ordinance provides standards to
protect residential properties from any negative impacts that may
result from excessive outdoor storage of vehicles.
c>o- z~O 7 (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR JANUARY 9 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SKYWALK
BETWEEN THE TOWER PLACE PARKING FACILITY AND
THE IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER.
Comment: The skywalk will connect the third floor of the Tower
Place Parking Facility with the third level of the Senior Center.
This project will allow direct enclosed access from the parking
facility to the Senior Center.
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f. Resolutions.
-C>z~- z,/0S (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND STORM SEWER
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS 1 & 2 OF BARKER'S
2ND SUBDIVISION, AND DECLARING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
oo- ~ (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICY
FOR MICROFILMING AND ELECTRONIC IMAGING;
AND DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS AND
DOCUMENTS IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
Comment: This resolution assures consistency in the preservation
of records stored in the City Clerk's office, and would assist in
providing that the copies were produced in the "regular course of
business," which is one standard by which such items are judged
when being offered as evidence in court. A similar resolution was
adopted in 1988 but did not include provision for electronic
imaging of documents. Staff recommends adoption of the
resolution.
~c~ - ~10 (3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF
A LIEN REGARDING FOUR MORTGAGES, TWO
PROMISSORY NOTES AND A REHABILITATION
AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1107 EAST BURLINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 1107 East
Burlington Street received assistance through the City's
Downpayment Assistance and through the Housing Rehab
Program for a total amount of $13,292. The financing was in the
form of conditional occupancy loans. The loans were paid off on
December 1, 2000; thus the lien can now be released.
oc>-ff~// (4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING TWO RENTAL
REHABILITATION LIENS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
530 NORTH DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 530 North
Dubuque Street received assistance through the City's Rental
Rehabilitation Program for the amount of $9,223. The financing
was in the form of two ten-year declining balance loans. The
terms of the loans have been satisfied; thus the liens can now be
released.
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(5) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION
AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE, AND TWO
MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2306
FRIENDSHIP STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 2306 Friendship
Street received assistance through the City's Housing
Rehabilitation Program for the amount of $30,175. The financing
was in the form of two conditional occupancy loans. The loans
were paid off on December 5, 2000; thus the lien can now be
released.
(6) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF
LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE
AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT
LOT 85, 98, AND 100 SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the properties located at Lot 85, 98, and
100 South Pointe Addition received assistance through the City's
Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program for the amount
of $68,238. The financing was in the form of a fifteen-year
forgivable loan. The Agreement has been terminated; thus the
lien can now be released.
(7) 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 FREEDOM SECURITY
BANK, CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
951 DOVER STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Freedom Security Bank, Coralville, Iowa has
requested that the City approve a Subordination Agreement for
951 Dover Street. On January 20, 1994, the owner of the
property received a Mortgage from the City's Downpayment
Assistance Program for the amount of $3,000. Freedom
Security Bank is about to finance a new mortgage to the property
owner for the amount of $88,000. The property is assessed at
$103,320 which provides enough equity to cover the City's
second lien position.
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~'/~ (8) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A STORM SEWER
AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT ON LOTS I & 2
OF BARKER'S SECOND SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Pursuant to City Code, the owners of Lots 1 & 2 of
Barker's Second Subdivision, Iowa City, Iowa submitted a site
plan for development of said lots. City staff approved the site
plan subject to the property owners constructing appropriate
public improvements and entering into a Storm Sewer and
Drainage Easement Agreement to ensure the integrity of said
improvements. This Resolution authorizes the execution of the
necessary Easement Agreement to allow installation and ensure
the integrity of the public improvements serving Lots 1 & 2,
Barker's Second Subdivision, Iowa City, Iowa.
g. Correspondence.
(1) Dave Dowell- Family Self-Sufficiency Policy
(2) Billie Voelkel - bus service to Rohret Road
(3) John Ries - Highland Avenue traffic
(4) Jean Walker - Friends of the Animal Shelter Foundation
(5) Ellen McCabe - Transit Saturday Family Fare
(6) Rick Kaster- Mormon Trek Blvd widening project
(7) Rebecca Soglin - Solid Waste Advisory Committee
(8) Greg Thompson - Cable Television Pass-through Funds
(9) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner:
(a) Installation of two RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT signs
on Benton Street at the intersection with Riverside Drive
(b) Installation of a NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign
near the intersection of Harrison Street and Capitol Street
(c) Installation of a turn prohibition sign at the west driveway of
the County Administration Building with intersects with
Clinton Street
(d) Remove two parking meters on the south side of the 400
block of East College Street
(e) Installation of a YIELD sign on Madison Street at the
intersection with Davenport Street
(10) Civil Service Commission Civil Service Entrance Examination: (a) Police Officer
(b) Battalion Chief
(c) Fire Lieutenant
(d) Eire Captain
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
ITEM NO. 4 (Addition)
4g (11 ) Susan K. Boyd - Emma Harvat Council Chambers
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ITEM NO. 5. PUBLIC DISCUSSION (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM]
Public Discussion will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council
Information" item.
ITEM NO. 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for January 9 on a
resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan, South District Plan, to
change the land use plan for the area south of Napoleon Park and
west of South Gilbert Street from multi-family residential and public
open space to public/institutional (approximately 21 acres) and
commercial (approximately 2 acres) and to depict the general location
of an east-west arterial street, which will connect Gilbert Street to the
west side of the Iowa River.
Comment: At its November 21 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
Comprehensive Plan amendment. Staff recommended approval in a
report dated November 9, 2000.
b. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for January 9 on an
ordinance changing the use designation from Interim Development
Multi-family Residential (ID-RM) to Community Commercial (CC-2) for
approximately 2 acres of property located west of Gilbert Street and
south of Napoleon Lane (REZ00-0021). ~',~x;,~ ..Z"~,,,~
Comment: At its November 21 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
rezoning, subject to a conditional zoning agreement that would ensure
that any plans for development of the parcel are compatible with future
residential development in this area and for this entranceway to Iowa
City. Staff recommended approval in a report dated November 9,
2000.
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c. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for January 9 on an
ordinance approving a revised sensitive areas site plan for the
Peninsula Neighborhood, an 82.1 acre residential neighborhood
containing up to 400 dwelling units located at the west end of Foster
Road. [REZ00-0022]
Comment: It is anticipated that the Planning and Zoning Commission
will vote on this item at its December 21 meeting. Staff recommended
approval, subject to correction of technical deficiencies on the plat, in
a report dated December 7.
d. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for January 9 on an
ordinance amending Section 14-6J-1 the Off-Street Parking
Requirements, to require only one off-street parking space for small
one-bedroom single-family, townhouse, and duplex dwellings.
Comment: Comment: It is anticipated that the Planning and Zoning
Commission will vote on this item at its December 21 meeting.
e. Consider an ordinance vacating the northernmost 60 feet of the dead-
end alley along the west property line of 405 South Summit Street.
(VAC00-0001) (First Consideration)
Comment: At its May 4 meeting, by a vote of 5-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the vacation proposal.
Staff recommended approval in a report dated April 6. This item has
been postponed since May to give the adjacent property owners time
to complete a plat of survey of the area. The adjacent property
owners have now provided a plat of survey and legal description of the
right-of-way proposed to be vacated.
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f. 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, August 1, August
15, September 12, September 19, October 3, October 17, November
7, and N~_~mber 21.
Action: ' ~
c>o-' ~z~ g. Consider a resolution approving a prelimina~ plat of Prairie View
Estates, Pa~ Four, a 30.86 acre, 21-1ot residential subdivision located
within Johnson County noah of 1-80, east of Prairie du Chien Road.
(SUB96-0006)
Comment: At its December 7 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the prelimina~
plat, subject to completion of the construction of Syril Street to Prairie
du Chien Road to provide secondaN access for the development prior
to the issuance of building permits for lots within the subdivision, and
the approval of a grading plan by Public Works and the proposed well
and wastewater treatment systems by the Johnson County
Depa~ment of health prior to Council consideration of the plat. Staff
recommended approval in a repo~ dated December 7.
Action: ~ '~~/
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h. Consider a resolution approving the preliminary plat and manufacture
housing site plan of Saddlebrook addition, Part 2, a 201.2 acre, 6-lot
residential subdivision and 290-unit manufactured housing site plan
located at the southern terminus of Heinz Road. (SUB00-00015)
Comment: At its October 5 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended the approval of the preliminary and
final plats and manufacture housing site plan of Saddlebrook Addition,
Part 2, subject to approval of legal papers and construction drawings
prior to Council consideration of the final plat. Legal papers are being
reviewed by the City Attorney's Office. Construction plans are being
reviewed by the Public Works Department. Staff report is included in
Council packet.
i. Consider a resolution approving the final plat and manufactured housing
site plan of Saddlebrook Addition, Part 2, a 77.65 acre, 5-lot subdivision
located on Heinz Road. (SUB00-00015)
Comment: See previous item.
ITEM NO. 7. CONVEYENCE OF THE ENGLERT THEATER PROPERTY TO
ENGLERT CIVIC THEATER, INC., AN IOWA NON-PROFIT
CORPORATION.
Comment: This resolution authorizes a real estate contract for sale of the
Englert Theater property to Englert Civic Theater, Inc. on terms providing
for $100,000 down on closing and $100,000 on the first, second, third and
fourth anniversary dates of the closing date.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
oo - '-/-/7 b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
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ITEM NO. 8. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
CABLE TV DIVISION OFFICES PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT
OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Comment: This project involves the interior finish of the space purchased
for Cable Division offices in Tower Place and Parking. It is the second
stow space in the northwest corner of the facility which includes about
3,875 square feet. The estimated cost is $250,000. Funding will come
from various Cable-related revenues. A staff memorandum detailing
funding sources is included in Council packet. Staff memo included in
Council packet.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
, o~>- ~l ~, b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
ITEM NO. 9. PLANS, SP~GIHGATIONS, FORM OF CONTACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, STP-U-3715(615)--70-52, AND
DIRECTING CI~ CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS.
Comment: This project consists of installing storm sewer along the
southside of U.S. Highway 6 from Broadway Street west to the Iowa River
and at the intersection of Sycamore Street and Highway 6. The estimated
construction cost is $2,805,000. STP funds will provide up to $994,300,
not to exceed 80% of construction costs, and the Iowa Depa~ment of
Transpo~ation will contribute approximately $444,500. The remaining
funds, $1,366,200, will be financed with Road Use tax proceeds and
General Obligation bonds.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action: ~ ~ ~
c>c> - .z/. I? b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
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ITEM NO. 10. THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE COURT HILL TRUNK
SANITARY SEWER PROJECT.
Comment: This project includes upgrading and repairing a sanitary sewer
along Ralston Creek from Court Hill Park to Scott Park.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
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ITEM NO. 11. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 1
--2>~5~ . (NUISANCES), OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY BY ADDING STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR
REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF ABANDONEDNACANT
BUILDINGS. (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: The proposed amendment to the City's Nuisance Code would
require property owners of buildings unoccupied for longer than 180
continuous calendar days to register their buildings with the City. The
purpose is to identify abandoned/vacant buildings so Police, Fire and
Housing Inspection services can ensure these buildings are secure,
maintained, safe, and don't become a danger to the public. The proposed
amendment also requires annual Housing Code inspections of the interior
and exterior of the premises, compliance with the Housing Code as well
as other City requirements, disclosure of all pertinent ownership
information, designation of an agent to act on behalf of an out-of-town
property owner to accept legal processes, payment of an annual fee
reasonably related to the administrative costs of the City, and submittal of
a plan or timetable to be approved by the City to bring the building into
compliance with applicable City Codes.
December 19, 2000 City of Iowa City Page 12
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CI~ CLERK TO
A~EST A CONTACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA AVENUE
STREETSCAPE PHASE II PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on De~mber 12, 2000
at 2:00 p.m. The following bids were received:
Peterson Contractors, Inc. Reinbeck, Iowa $2,415,000.00
All American Concrete, Inc. West Libe~y, Iowa $2,457,469.00
Metro Pavers, Inc. Iowa City, Iowa $2,681,697.75
Engineer's Estimate $2,509,145.00
Please see memorandum included in Council packet outlining City Staff's
recommendation to award the contract to All Ameri~n Concrete, Inc.
Action: ~~~~>
ITEM NO. 13. ~ A RESOLUTION AWARDING C~NT~CT A~~~
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CI~ CLERK TO
A~EST A CONTACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROCHESTER
AVENUE PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on December 12,
2000, at 10:30 a.m. The following bids were received:
Cedar Falls Construction Co. Cedar Falls, Iowa $199,805.03
Iowa Erosion Control, Inc. Victor, Iowa $201,032.75
Wolf Construction, Inc. Iowa City, Iowa $296,621.00
Engineer's Estimate $275,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Cedar
Falls Construction Co. of Cedar Falls, Iowa in the amount of $199,805.03.
This project will be financed with Road Use tax and General Obligation
bonds.
December 19, 2000 City of Iowa City Page 13
ITEM NO. 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION CONTRACT AND
L/9~ AUTHORIZING THE M SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A C T FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASHINGTON
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on December 13,
2000 at 2:00 p.m. The following bids were received:
Wendlet Engineering & Const. South Amana, Iowa
$171,000.00
Apex Construction Co. Iowa City, Iowa
$173,500.00
Knutson Construction Services Iowa City, Iowa
$178,000.00
Frye Builders & Associates Muscatine, Iowa
$189,500.00
Selzer Werderitsch Associates Iowa City, Iowa
$208,700.00
Engineer's Estimate $120,000.00
Parking and Transit is in the process of evaluating the bids and will make a
recommendation to Council on Monday, December 18th at the work session.
The project will be funded by Transit Division Cash balances.
ITEM NO. 15. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
N"~ THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR THE NORTH PADS
OF THE DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN MALL AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO AT!'EST THE SAME·
Comment: At its October 12 meeting, the Public Art Advisory Committee
recommended by a 5-0 vote to select Solar Marker II and a compatible
commissioned work from Christop Spath for the two north pads for the
downtown pedestrian mall. The City Council affirmed this selection of
artists and sculptures for the sculpture pads at their October 17 meeting
by adopting Resolution 00-352.
Action: ' '
ITEM NO. 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
~_~ APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR STATE RECREATIONAL TRAILS FUNDS·
Comment: This resolution will authorize staff to apply for a state
Recreational Trails grant to reconstruct the deteriorated trails within City
Park. The project will also widen the trails to bring them up to American
Association of State Highway Transportation Officials standards. The
December 19, 2000 City of Iowa City Page 14
state Recreational Trails Program is intended to help fund trail
rehabilitation and construction activities. No land acquisition is necessary
to reconstruct the City Park trails. The total project is estimated to be
$440,000; Staff will apply for up to $330,000 in state funds.
Action:
ITEM NO. 17. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DECLARING AN OFFICIAL INTENT
c~C~-~,~.G, UNDER TREASURY REGULATION 1,150-2 TO ISSUE DEBT TO
REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR CERTAIN ORIGINAL EXPENDITURES
PAID IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIFIED PROJECTS.
Comment: This resolution declares an official intent to issue debt for
reimbursement of the City of approximately $20,155,000 in acquisition,
construction, and legal costs related to the airport and library expansions
that have been or will be paid out. Two separate bond issues will be
issued to repay the City.
Action:
ITEM NO. 18. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO APPROVE A PURCHASE
· 2a- --/o 7 AGREEMENT WITH DONNA AND VIC ZENDER FOR CONDOMINIUM
UNIT I-G IN TOWER PLACE AND PARKING AND TO DISPOSE OF
SAID PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE THEREOF, AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 9, 2001.
Comment: The Zenders have made a full-price offer for Unit 1-G in Tower
Place and Parking ($313,024). Unit I-G is the unit on the corner of Linn
and Iowa. The purchase agreement is included in the Council packet.
ITEM NO. 19. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND
'oc~ - '1c~ AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT WITH PAT MOORE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, D/BIA
MOORE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME
OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (1605 DICKENSON LANE).
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held at 3 p.m. on
December 13, 2000. The City received one bid from Moore Construction
Company. The bid amount is $129,980 excluding land cost. The Housing
Authority recommends acceptance of this bid and awarding the contract to
Moore Construction Company.
Action: (~)/~/~_
December 19, 2000 City of Iowa City Page 15
ITEM NO. 20. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
,f-,=,qc~ AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE NORTH
DODGE STREET PROJECT STP-1-5(69)--2C-52.
Comment: This project will reconstruct North Dodge Street from the one
way pair at Governor Street north to the 1-80 interchange. The preliminary
estimated construction, administration and right of way costs total
$5,857,210. This agreement provides for the following: funding: IDOT
Primary Road funds $4,747,512, STP funds $887,757, and matching local
funds $221,941 (financed with GO Bonds and Road Use Taxes). Any
project expenditures exceeding the preliminary estimate will be borne
entirely by the DOT.
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ITEM NO. 21. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
'4 ~,o NEGOTIATE AND SIGN SHORT-TERM LEASES FOR SPACES IN THE
OLD J.C. PENNEY BUILDING FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME BETWEEN
THE CLOSING OF THE CITY'S PURCHASE OF THE BUILDING AND
THE DATE ON WHICH THE CITY MUST HAVE POSSESSION OF THE
BUILDING.
Comment: The purchase agreement for the City's purchase of the old
J.C. Penney Building on the corner of Dubuque and College Streets
provides for closing on March 1, 2001, immediately subsequent to the
termination of the Lenoch & Cilek lease and the subleases. Subtenants in
the building have inquired whether they will be allowed to stay in the
building beyond March 1, 2001 and have been told that short-term leases
may be available as the City does not need possession of the building
until late summer of 2001. The actual date is yet to be determined and
will be made in consultation with the architects. Any short-term leases
should be in place prior to closing of the purchase of the old J. C. Penney
Building. This resolution will authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
sign such short-term leases.
ITEM NO. 22. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RATIFYING SE'R'LEMENT OF PENDING
LITIGATION.
Comment: Depending on discussion during executive session scheduled
for the Council Meeting of December 18, 2000, the City Council may pass
a Resolution Authorizing Settlement in Pending Litigation.
Action:
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ITEM NO. 23. PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 24. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Current Vacancies.
(1) Airport Commission - One vacancy for a six-year term ending
March 1, 2007 (term expires for M. Richard Mascari). (4 males
and 0 females currently serve.)
(2) Telecommunications Commission - One vacancy for a three-
year term ending March 13, 2004 (term expires for Steven
Hoch). (2 males and 2 females currently serve.)
(3) Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy for an
unexpired term ending January 1, 2004 (James Moxley
resigned). (4 males and 3 females currently serve.)
Correspondence included in Council packet.
Appointments to be made at Council's February 6 meeting.
ITEM NO. 25. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
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Janua~ 1, 2006 (term expires for Lowell Brandt.) (3 males and 1
female currently sere. )
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term for an A~ Professional ending Janua~ 1, 2004 (term expires for
Nancy Purington). (3 males and 3 females currently seNe.)
c. Senior Center Commission - Two appointments for three-year terms
ending December 31, 2003 (terms expire for Deborah Schoenfelder
and Chevalier Monsanto). (4 females and 2 males currently serve.)
ITEM NO. 26. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM NO. 27. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a. City Attorney.
b. City Clerk.
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c. City Manager.
ITEM NO. 28. ADJOURNMENT.
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~'A ¢~' Tentative Work Session Agendas
December 18 Monday
6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL FORMAL MEETING Council Chambers
Executive Session - Pending Litigation
COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
· Review Zoning Items
· Review Agenda Items
· Appointments: Board of Adjustment (1); Public Art Advisory
Committee (1); Senior Center Commission (2)
· Emma Harvat Recognition - Naming Council Chambers
· Family Self-Sufficiency Update
· Sidewalk Vaults
· March Meeting Schedule
· Council Time
December 19 Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
December 25~26 Monday/Tuesday
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
i January 1 Monday
NEW YEAR HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
January 4 Thursday
8:30a - 12:00p COUNCIL WORK SESSION - Budget Council Chambers
January 8 Monday
6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Kirkwood Avenue Signalization Sidewalk Cafes
Dog Park