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City Council Agenda
January 16, 2001 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
ITEM NO. J. CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
ITEM ~O. 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP
A~ARD$ - LonOfellow Elementa~
8. Jacob C8m~ridOe
b. Abby Mason-Msrshali
c. Sussn Zoeckler
ITEM ~O. 3. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION.
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF E CONS
ITEM NO. 4. TH EHT CALENDAR AS
PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Minutes o~ ~osrds 8nd Commissions.
(~) Iow8 Cit~ ~o3rd of Adjustment - December ~ 3
(2) Iowa City Board of Appeals - November 6
(3) Iow3 City Human RiOhts Commission - November 28
(4) Iow3 City Public Libra~ Board of Trustees - December
(5) Psrks 8n~ Recreation Commission - December ~ 3
(6) R~les Committee - Jan~a~ ~ ~
Recommendsrich: Approve the chan~es 3s attsched to the
Police Citizen Review Boar~ minutes of December ~2, 2000.
b. Permit Motions 8nd Resolutions 8s Recommended by the City Cterk.
(~) RenewsIs.
(~)Class C Liquor License Mike's Place Inc. db8 Mike's Tsp,
~22 Wright St.
CIsss C Beer Permit for Cub Foods, rib8
Inc., 855 H~. ~ West
(c)Clsss B Wine Permit for C~ Foods, dba RSI SuperVain,
Inc., 855 H~. ~ West
(d)Clsss ~ Liquor Permit for Cu~ Foods, d~8 RSI SuperVain,
Inc., 855 H~. ~ West
(e) CIsss ~ Beer Permit for Norstores, Inc. d~3 Noah Dodge
H3ndiMa~, 2545 N Dodge St.
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(f) Class C Liquor Permit for Shihh Inn Ho, dba Aoeshe
Japanese Restaurant, 624 S Gilbert St.
(g) Class C Liquor License for One Poor Student Inc., dba One-
Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St.
(hi Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for
Cordon, Inc. dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.
c. Motions.
(1) CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $21,134,369.78 FOR THE PERIOD OF
DECEMBER I THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 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.
d. Setting Public Hearings.
(1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR FEBRUARY 6 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TRANSIT
INTERCHANGE FACILITY PHASE II 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 is the re-bidding of the Iowa City Transit
Interchange Facility Phase II. The project involves building a
masonry exterior in a steel frame building with mechanical and
electrical installation. The facility will be located on the North end
of the Old Capitol Mall.
e. Resolutions.
(1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
717 EAST BLOOMINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property located at 717 East
BLoomington Street received assistance through the City's Rental
Rehabilitation Program for the amount of $9,309.83. The
financing was in the form of ten-year declining balance loan.
The terms of the loan have been satisfied; thus the lien can now
be released.
ITEM NO. 4 (Addition) January 16, 2001 Agenda
4f (9) Justine Zimmer - Englert Invitation
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(2) CONSIDER RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
BY-LAWS OF THE POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD TO
ESTABLISH A REGULAR MEETING TIME.
Comment: At their December 12, 2000, meeting the Police
Citizens Review Board (PCRB) recommended amending the by-
laws to establish a regular meeting date for the Board. The Rules
Committee met on January 11 and recommended approval of the
amendment.
f. Correspondence.
(1) Gary Watts - Lower West Branch Road
(2) Hillary Sale - appreciation for rezoning of Washington Street
area
(3) Troy Meyers - snow in and around handicapped spaces
(4) James Hunsaker - ban smoking in restaurants
(5) Sharon Smith - extended care facility for brain injured people
(6) Dave Moore- fake Ids (2)
(7) Dave Moore - minors and liquor
(8) Patrick T. Baschnagel - entrance under 21
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
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 MATI'ERS.
a. Consider 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. ~(3_~x
Comment: At its November 21 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the~an'~ning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
Comprehensive Plan amendment. Staff recommended approval in a
report dated November 9, 2000.
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b. Consider an ordinance changing the use designation from Interim
Development Multi-family Residential (ID-RM) to Community
CommeroiaE (CC-2) for approximately 2 acres of property located west
of Gilbert Street and south of Napoleon Lane (REZ00-0021). (First
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 an ordinance approving a revised sensiti e a eas
development plan for the Peninsula Neighborhood, an 82.1 acre
residential neighborhood containing up to 410 dwelling units located at
the west end of Foster Road. [REZ00-0022] (First Consideration)
Comment: At its December 21 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended
approval in a repo~ dated December 7.
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d. Consider 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.
(First Consideration)
Comment: At its December 21 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended
approval in a memorandum dated December 14.
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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) (Pass and Adopt)
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. Staff requests indefinite deferral
pending resolution of the conveyance of the vacated right of way.
f. Consider a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supe~iso~s~
recommending denial of a rezoning of 125.43 acres Io~ted 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 ente~ains 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 repo~ dated June 9. Deferred on July 18, August 1, August
15, September 12, September 19, October 3, October 17, November
7, November 21, and December 19.
el -/~ g. Consider a resting a final plat of Holl~ood Man~~
a 5.32 acre, 20-lot residential subdivision located west of Sycamore
Street, south of Burns Avenue. (SUB00-0024)
Comment: At its December 4 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed final
plat, subject to the approval of legal papers and construction drawings.
It is anticipated that legal papers and construction drawings wilt be
approved prior to Council consideration. Staff recommended approval
in a repo~ dated November 16, 2000.
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ITEM NO. 7. CONSIDER A MOTION APPROVING A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND AFSCME LOCAL 183 FOR A
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2001,
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003.
Comment: This is a two-year agreement which includes a 3.25% across-
the-board wage increase in each of the two years covered. It also
includes increases in longevity and long-term disability benefits as well as
improvements to the dental insurance benefit in the second year. A copy
of the tentative agreement is included in Council packet.
ITEM NO. 8. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAP~EI~'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, PLACE~
OR KEPT OUTSIDE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. (FIRST
CONSIDERATION)
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.
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ITEM NO. 9. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT A PERSON MAY
CONTRIBUTE TO MUNICIPAL ELECTION CAMPAIGNS. (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The City of Iowa City has had a long history of limiting
campaign contributions. In 1976, the City Council decreased the
contribution limit from $125 per person to $50 per person, and it remained
at $50 until 1999. Following the Eighth Circuit's decision in Shrink
Missouri Government PAC v. Adams, 161 F.3d 519 (8t" Cir. 1998), the
City Attorney advised the City Council that the $50 limit should be
repealed, and the City Council repealed the limitation. Subsequently, the
United States Supreme Court reversed the Eighth Circuit and determined
that contribution limits need not be subjected to the rigorous evidentiary
scrutiny required by the Eighth Circuit. As a result of the Supreme Court's
decision in Nixon v. Shrink Missouri Government PAC, 120 S. Ct. 697
(2000), the City Council may impose a limit on contributions to candidates
in municipal election if the limit is dosely drawn to prevent corruption or
the appearance of corruption and does not prevent candidates from
amassing the resources necessary for effective advocacy. The Supreme
Court stated in Buckler v. Valeo, 424 U.S. 1 (1976) that large
contributions lead to corruption and the appearance of corruption. In
reviewing the campaign disclosure statements for the 1999 municipal
elections, which were held after the limits were repeated, political
association would have been effective had there been a limit of $100.
Thus, a limit of $100 would survive a challenge under the Supreme
Court's ruling in Nixon.
ITEM NO. 10. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AKA "CITY CODE, 2001."
(SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: Pursuant to State Code the City must adopt a code of
ordinances every five years. This ordinance adopts the City Code, 2001.
P~l~ i m t
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 16, 2001
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kumi Morris, Arch. Services Coordinator
RE: Revised Item and Comment for Agenda Item #11
CONSIDER RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY CABLE TV OFFICES PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on January 16,
2001, at 2:00 p.m. The project involves completing a
shelled-in office space at 10 S. Linn Street, in Tower
Place Parking Facility. There were 7 bids submitted.
Knutson Construction of Iowa City submitted the lowest
responsible bid at $256,500.00. The Architect's estimate
was $250,000.00. Funding will come from various Cable-
related revenues.
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ITEM NO. 12. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING EXECUTION OF AN
Iz~- AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MCCLURE
ENGINEERING COMPANY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT AND LAND ACQUISITION SERVICES FOR THE COURT
HILL TRUNK SANITARY SEWER PROJECT.
Comment: This agreement authorizes McClure Engineering Company to
provide engineering consultant and land acquisition services necessary
for construction of the Court Hill Trunk Sanitary Sewer Project. This
project involves upgrading and repairing the sanitary sewer along Ralston
Creek from Court Hill Park to Scott Park. The negotiated cost of these
consultant services is $98,000 and will be funded with wastewater
revenues.
Act,on: ,
ITEM NO. 13. PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NO~ON T~
AGENDA),
ITEM NO. 14. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Current Vacancies.
(1) Historic Preservation Commission - Two vacancies for three-
year terms ending March 29, 2003 (one At-Large and one
Summit Street District) (terms expires for Michael Gunn and
Richard Carlson). (5 females and 3 males currently serve.)
(2) Civil Service Commission - One vacancy for a four-year term
ending April 4, 2005 (term expires for James Anderlik). (1
female and 1 male currently serve.)
Deadline for application is February 28.
b. Previously-Announced Vacancies.
(3) 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.)
(4) Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy for an
unexpired term ending January 1, 2004 (James Moxley
resigned). (5 males and 3 females currently serve.)
year term for an Art Professional ending January 1, 2004 (term
expires for Nancy Purington). (3 males and 3 females currently
serve.)
(6) 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.)
Appointments to be made at Council's February 6 meeting.
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ITEM NO. 15. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM NO. 16. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a. City Attorney.
b. City Clerk.
c. City Manager.
ITEM NO. 17. ADJOURNMENT.
City Council Meeting Schedule and Ja..a~/,.200~
Tentative Work Session Agendas
January 15 Monday
MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
January 16 Tuesday
5:00p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Ceuncil Chambers
· Review Agenda Items
· Alcohol Issues
· Family Resource Center
· Council Time
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
January 22 Monday
1:00p - 5:00p COUNCIL WORK SESSION - Budget Council Chambers
· Capital Improvement Program
January 23 Tuesday
6:30p - 9:00p COUNCIL WORK SESSION - Budget Council Chambers
· Boards/Commissions/Committees and Community Organizations
January 30 Tuesday
8:30a - 12:00p COUNCIL WORK SESSION - Budget Council Chambers
February 5 Monday
6:30p CITY CONFERENCE BOARD Council Chambers
COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Kirkwood Avenue Signalization Sidewalk Cafes
Dog Park Mormon Trek Extended Alignment
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