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Iowa City
City Council Agenda
February 20, 2001 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
a. iowa-city.
ITEM NO. 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
ITEM NO. 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP
AWARDS - Mark Twain Elementary
a. Cassie Decker
b. Paula Dread
c. Amanda Fuhrmeister
ITEM NO. 3. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION. /~c~-~
a. Special Olympics - February ~
b. Iowa City Noon Kiwanis Club Day - February 22
c. Sertoma's Freedom Week - February 19-23
d. Peace Corps Day - March 1; International Volunteer Week - March 1-8
ITEM NO. 4. STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS.
ITEM NO. 5. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS
PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for regular meeting of February 6,
as published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Historic Preservation Commission - December 14
(2) Historic Preservation Commission - January 11
(3) Iowa City Board of Adjustment - December 13
(4) Iowa City Board of Adjustment - January 10
(5) Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - December 21
(6) Iowa City Telecommunications Commission - January 29
Recommendation: Adopt changes to the Commission by-laws.
(7) Planning & Zoning Commission - January 18
(8) Planning and Zoning Commission - February 1
(9) Police Citizens Review Board - January 9
February 20, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 2
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
( 1 ) Renewals.
(a) Special Class C Liquor License for Devotay, Inc., dba
Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.
(b) Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #1,
1720 Waterfront Dr.
(c) Class B Wine License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #1,
1720 Waterfront Dr.
(d) Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #1, 1720
Waterfront Dr.
(e) Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #2,
812 S. First Ave.
(f) Class B Wine Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #2, 812
S. First Ave.
(g) Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #2, 812
S. First Ave.
(h) Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #3,
1201 N, Dodge St.
(i) Class B Wine Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #3,
1201 N. Dodge St.
(j) Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #3, 1201
N. Dodge St.
d. Setting Public Hearings.
..... O I ' 30 (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETrING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR MARCH 5 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FOSTER ROAD AND
MORMON TREK BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING 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 landscaping along Foster Road
from No Name Road to the Elks' Driveway and along the west side
of Mormon Trek Boulevard from Westside Drive to Plaen View
Drive.
01- 55, (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR MARCH 5 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPTAIN IRISH PARKWAY
EXTENSION (PHASE II) AND FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION
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 involves construction of Captain Irish
Parkway from its west terminus to the east ACT property line and
First Avenue from its north terminus to Captain Irish Parkway
including grading, pa._,.ving, water main and storm sewer
construction.
February 20, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 3
_. ol '~ ~,1 (3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR MARCH 5 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2001 ASPHALT RESURFACING
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 biennial project involves the asphalt resurfacing
and chip sealing of various streets throughout Iowa City.
e. Resolutions.
or - _~3. (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF FISCAL YEAR 2000 RESIDENT OPPORTUNITIES AND
SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT.
Comment: Department of Housing and Urban Development has
approved the application for a FY 2000 Resident Opportunities
and Self Sufficient (ROSS) grant for funding in the amount of
$150,000. This Grant was effective January 19, 2001, for a
three-year period and is consistent with City Steps. The City of
Iowa City Housing Authority in partnership with Goodwill
Industries of Southeast Iowa will use grant funds to provide job
seeking, placement and training services, as well as case
management, childcare and transportation support to services to
eligible resident in Iowa City and surrounding Johnson County
area. These services will promote personal responsibility,
increase self-sufficiency, and result in enhanced quality of life for
public housing residents.
... ~_~, (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE IAIS/CRANDIC INTERCHANGE PROJECT, STP-A-
3715('12)--86-52.
Comment: See Letter of Acceptance.
DI-'~ ~ ..... (3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN,
AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR sco'1-r
BOULEVARD EAST - PART FOUR, AND DECLARING THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE.
Comment: See Engineers Report.
f. Correspondence.
(1) Rahima Wade - invitation to Iowa City Youth Summit
(2) Eleanor Trummel - mailbox delivery [City Manager response
included]
(3) Scott McBride - golf
(4) Betsy and Peter Riesz - SEATS
(5) Anna Gay - downtown shuttle
(6) Rebecca Soglin - shuttle
February 20, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 4
(7) Ted Hoffman - alley access and condition
(8) Jim Waiters - current Council matters
(9) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
(a) Installation of a NO PARKING COMMERCIAL LOADING
ZONE Sign on the South Side of Court Street between
Madison Street and Front Street
(b) Designation of a NO PARKING ANY TIME zone on the
west side of WooIf Avenue between Rider Street and the
WooIf Avenue Bridge
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
ITEM NO. 6. 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. 7. PLANNING AND ZONING MATI'ERS.
a. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for March 5 on an
ordinance amending the zoning code, section 14-61-1Q, to allow adult
day care in commercial zones on streets less than 28 feet in width.
Comment: At its February 1 meeting by a vote of 4-0 the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this amendment.
Staff recommended approval in a memorandum dated February 1.
ol-5q57 b. Consider 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
and Adopt)
Comment: At its November 2 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 repo~ dated November 9,
2000.
February 20, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 5
C,I-I.~.~Lc,'~ .... c. Consider an ordinance approving a revised sensitive areas
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] (Pass and Adopt)
Comment: At its December 21 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated December 7.
o!- ~(o d. Consider a resolution approving the preliminary plat of the Peninsula
Neighborhood, an 82.1 acre, 209-1ot subdivision with 15 outlots
located at the west end of Foster Road. (SUB00-0026)
Comment: See item c.
D[-~5~ e. Consider an ordinance amending Section 14-6J-1
Parking Requirements, to require only one off-street parking space for
small one-bedroom single-family, townhouse, and duplex dwellings.
(Pass and Adopt)
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.
f. Consider a resolution approving a final plat of Westcott Heights Pa~
Three/, a 78.96 acre, 47-1ot residential subdivision located in
JohnsOn County on the west side of Prairie du Chien Road, south of
Newpo~ Road. (SUB00-00027)
Comment: At its Janua~ 18, 2001 meeting, by a vote of 5-0, the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
proposed final plat, subject to the approval of legal papers and
construction drawings. We anticipate that legal papers and
construction drawings will be approved by Februa~ 20. Staff
recommended approval in a repo~ dated December 21, 2000.
February 20, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 6
g. Consider a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors
indicating that the City has no objection to the request submitted by
JEBB LC to rezone approximately 1.76 acres located east of Dane
Road and west of Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park from County A1,
Rural, and County RS, Suburban Residential, to County RMH,
Manufactured Housing Residential.
Comment: At its February 1 meeting, by a vote of 5-0, The Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council send a
letter indicating no objection to this rezoning despite the fact the
further rezoning to RMH of any property of significant size is
inconsistent with the Fringe Area Agreement. The Commission
recommendation is consistent with the staff recommendation
contained in a memorandum dated January 26.
Action:
ITEM NO. 8. A PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2001, THROUGH JUNE 30,
2002, THE PROPOSED THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AND ALSO
THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH
FISCAL YEAR 2005.
Comment: This hearing is to receive public comment on the FY2002
Proposed Operating Budget, the three-year Financial Plan and multi-year
Capital Improvements Program (CIP) through Fiscal Year 2005 on
February 20, 2001. Detailed information on the budget is available at the
City Clerk's Office.
Action~.~/,~f/ ~
ITEM NO. 9. PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE
OF NOT TO EXCEED $15,115,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: This hearing is to receive public comment regarding the
issuance of up to $15,115,000 Sewer Revenue bonds to allow the City to
refund the Series 1996 Sewer Revenue Bonds if there are sufficient
savings to do so.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
O1"" 3 '7 b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION INSTITUTING
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ITEM NO. 10. PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE
OF $9,825,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: This hearing is to receive public comment regarding the
issuance of up to $9,825,000 of General Obligation bonds to allow the City
to refund the Series 1996 General Obligation Bonds and Series 1992
Capital Loan notes if there are sufficient savings to do so.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
-_~ ~ ...... b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION INSTITUTING
G~YTOW~E
TOWER P~OE
ACCORDANCE ~HEREWI~H.
Comment: The purchase agreement negotiated by the City's realtor on the
City's behalf is a full-price offer of $466,800 for unit 2A in Tower Place &
Parking. Unit 2A is the unit on the second floor of the southwest corner of
the facility above the Cottage Bake~.
a. P~BLIC HEARING
c,/~ .~ b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
Action:
ITEM NO. 12. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED ALCOHOL ORDINANCES.
Comment: The proposed ordinances provide for review by the County
Attorney of renewal applications, establish a mechanism for the imposition
of civil penalties, including suspension and revocation in accordance with
state law, make sales to underage persons by employees of licensees a
City offense and prohibit certain drink specials and out-of-sight sales.
Copies of the proposed ordinances as well as the City Attorney's
memorandums to the City Council explaining the same are available in the
City Clerk's Office. Continued from February 6. Correspondence included
in Council packet.
Act,o.:
February 20, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 8
ITEM NO. 13. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14,
ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED
"BUILDING AND HOUSING," BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE K ENTITLED
"CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION CODE" TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES
FOR CONVERSION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES USED FOR HUMAN
HABITATION TO HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIMES
(CONDOMINIUMS). (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The Iowa legislature passed a law (S.F. 2426) effective April
25, 2000, that allows an existing building to be converted to a
condominium if the City's building requirements as of the date of
conversion are met. However, S.F. 2426 does not provide any
procedures by which the local building department is to determine if the
requirements are met. This ordinance provides those procedures and
also provides that fees will be adopted by resolution to offset the costs of
inspections. This ordinance has been amended since the first reading to
clarify that it appeals only to condominiums used for human habitation.
Due to the change, tonight's reading will be for the first consideration of
the ordinance.
ITEM NO. 14. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 1
(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. (PASS AND ADOPT)
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. Correspondence included in Council packet.
Action:
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REGULATION OF ABANDONEDNACANT BUILDINGS.
Comment: This resolution establishes fees related to the administrative
costs of registering, processing, monitoring, and inspecting
abandoned/vacant buildings. The proposed fees include a $50 one-time
registration fee and an $80 annual inspection fee.
February 20, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 9
ITEM NO. 16. CONSIDER CITY OF IOWA CITY LAW ENFORCEMENT NON-
o1-~ # DISCRIMINATION RESOLUTION.
Comment: Iowa City Police Department was the first in the State to
actively initiate a self examination practice within the department. Based
on Iowa Clty's lead, a number of Police Departments across the State
have initiated such review. In order to support their efforts, Council
Member Wilburn is proposing passage of this resolution for two reasons.
First, to take a position against racial profiling as a practice in law
enforcement efforts; and secondly to encourage other communities to
examine practices and support training efforts to eliminate the possibility
of racial profiling.
ITEM NO. 17. PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 18. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Previously-Announced Vacancies.
(1) Historic Preservation Commission - Two vacancies for three-
year terms ending March 29, 2004 (one At-Large and one
Summit Street District) (terms expires for Michael Gunn and
Richard Carlson). (5 females and 2 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 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 28.
(3) Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term March 29, 2001 - March 29, 2004 (Term expires
for Marc Mills - Brown St District). (2 male and 5 females
currently serve.)
(4) Planning and Zoning Commission - Two vacancies. (1)
unexpired term ending May 1, 2001 in addition to a five-year
term May 1, 2001 - May 1, 2006 (Norm Osland passed away),
and (1) five-year term May 1, 2001 - May 1, 2006 (Term expires
for Benjamin Chair) (2 male and 3 females currently serve.)
(5) Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy for an
unexpired term January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002 (Karen
Michaeli resigned). (1 male and 2 females currently serve.)
Correspondence included in Council packet.
Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 14.
ITEM NO. 19. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
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ITEM NO. 20. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a. City Attorney.
b. City Clerk.
c. City Manager.
ITEM NO. 21. ADJOURNMENT.
City Council Meeting Schedule and
Tentative Work Session Agendas
February 19 Monday I
PRESIDENTS' DAY HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
February 20 Tuesday I
4:00p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Counc~ Chambers
· Northside Marketplace
· Review Zoning Items
· Parking in Front of Mailboxes
· First Avenue/Captain Irish
· Review Agenda Items
· Rules of Conduct
· Council Time
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
February 22 Thursday I
5:30p-6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers · Joint Meeting with Library Board
March 5 Monday I
4:00p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
6:30p CITY CONFERENCE BOARD
7:00p SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
March 6 Tuesday I
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 5
March 19 Monday I
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Dog Park Sidewalk Cares
Mormon Trek Extended Alignment 64-1 a Request for Proposals
Development Code