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ITEM NO. 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
ITEM NO. 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP
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a. Student Council
ITEM NO. 3. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS
PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting of March 5, as
published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Iowa City Airport Commission - February 8
(2) Iowa City Board of Adjustment - January 10
(3) Iowa City Board of Appeals - January 8
(4) Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission - February
(5) Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - February 22
(6) Parks and Recreation Commission - February 14
(7) Planning and Zoning Commission - February 15
(8) Planning and Zoning Commission - March 1,2001
(9) Police Citizens Review Board - February 13
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1) Renewals.
(a)Class C Liquor License for Sports Column Corp, dba
Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque St.
(b)Special Class C Liquor License for Sushi Pc Pc Corp., Inc.,
dba Sushi Pc Pc, 725 Mormon Trek Btvd.
(c)Special Class C Liquor License for FreshMex Iowa City,
LLC, dba Panchero's Mexican Grill, 965 S. Riverside Dr.
(d) Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge No. 590 B.P.O.
Elks U.S.A. dba Iowa City Lodge No. 590 B.P.O. Elks
U.S.A., 637 Foster Rd.
(e)Class B Beer Permit for M & T Investments, Inc., dba
Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert St.
(f) Special Class C Liquor License for Serendipity Laundry
Caf~, Inc., dba Serendipity Laundry Caf~, 702 S. Gilbert St.
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(g) Class C Liquor License for Highlander, Inc., dba T.G.I.
Friday's, 2208 N. Dodge St.
(h) Class C Liquor License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba
Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St.
(i) Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Club, Inc., dba
First Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Ave.
(j) Refund a portion of a Class E Liquor License for American
Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug Store #2393, 2425
Muscatine Ave.
(k) Refund a portion of a Class B Wine Permit for American
Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug Store #2393, 2425
Muscatine Ave.
(I) Refund a portion of a Class C Beer Permit for American
Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug Store #2393, 2425
Muscatine Ave.
(m) Resolution to issue Dancing Permit for First Avenue Club,
Inc., dba First Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Ave.
d. Motions.
(1) CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $14,526,439.52 FOR THE PERIOD OF
FEBRUARY 1 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2001, 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. Resolution.
(1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE
OF LIEN REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 531 CENTER STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property located at 531 Center
Street received assistance through the City's Housing
Rehabilitation Program for the amount of $8,050. The financing
was in the form of a conditional occupancy loan ($3,220) and a
five-year declining balance loan ($4,830). The loans have been
paid off; thus, the lien can now be released.
f. Correspondence.
(1) Charles and Eileen Miller - Police
(2) David Tingwald (Northside Neighborhood Association) - criteria
for respondent pool for Alley Traffic Calming Study, Block 73 OT
(3) Nick Klenske - request to meet
(4) Barbara Wiemer - downtown
(5) Dave Moore -' alcohol
(6) Ben Patience - alcohol
(7) Martin Gaffey -Scott Court construction
(8) Caroline Dieterie - drugs
(9) Susan Horowitz- Kirkwood Avenue traffic lights
(10) John and Carol Ries - Highland Avenue traffic calming
(11 ) Neighborhood Council of Iowa City- Highland Avenue/Traffic Issues
ITEM NO. 3 (Addition) March 20, 2001 Agenda
3f (12) Gary Sandera - Lenoch & Cilek Building
3f (13) Jay Sigafoose, Attorney at Law - Development Code
Review
3f (14) Merrill and Teresa Hamilton - Alcohol ordinance
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
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 April 3 on an ordinance
amending the zoning code, section 14-6-B2 and 14-6L-1A, to permit
accessory apartments in an accessory building.
Comment: At its March 1 meeting by a vote of 5-0 the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of this amendment
provided that an accessory apartment in an accessory building is no
larger than 500 square feet and contains no more than one bedroom.
Staff recommended approval in a memorandum dated August 1, 1998.
Action:
b. Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation by
establishing a Conservation Overlay Zone for properties generally
located south of Burlington Street along Governor and Lucas Streets.
Comment: At its March 1 meeting by a vote of 4-1 the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
Conservation Overlay Zone. The Historic Preservation Commission
has recommended approval of the proposed overlay zone. Staff
recommended approval in a memo dated February 9.
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c. Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from
High Density Multi-family Residential, RM-44, to Sensitive Areas
Overlay, OSA-44, for approximately 4.01 acres of property to allow 39
dwellings in three buildings located on the east side of Harlocke
Street.
Comment: At its February 12 meeting, by a vote of 3-2 (Ehrhardt,
Hanson voting no), the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the proposed rezoning. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated February 1.
Correspondence included in Council packet.
d. Consider an ordinance amending the zoning code, section 1~4-61-1~,'4)
to allow adult day care in commercial zones on streets less than 28
feet in width. (First Consideration)
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.
C>/- C. 5 e. Consider a resolution approving the extra-territorial final plat of Prairie
View Estates Part 4, a 30.86 acre, 21-lot residential subdivision with
two outlots located east of Prairie du Chien Road in Johnson County.
Comment: At its February 12 meeting, by a vote of 5-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the final plat of
Prairie View Estates Part 4, subject to approval of legal papers and
construction plans prior to Council approval. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated February 15.
Act,on: /
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ITEM NO. 6. THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR FY2002 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT
ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING.
Comment: JCCOG will be filing an application on behalf of Iowa City
Transit with Iowa DOT for State Transit Assistance [STA] and Federal
Transit Administration [FTA] funding for FY2002. Iowa City Transit will be
receiving approximately $332,621 in Iowa DOT STA formula funds and is
applying for $9,906,697 in FTA capital funding and approximately
$359,540 of operating funds. The attached memorandum lists the capital
proiects that will be applied for in FY2002 by Iowa City Transit.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
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bh~ b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
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ITEM NO. 7. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE ~~THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD
IMPROVEMENTS - MELROSE AVENUE TO THE IOWA INTERSTATE
~ILROAD BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, STP-U-3715(618)--
70-52, AND DIRECTING CI~ CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS.
Comment: This project will widen Mormon Trek Boulevard to four lanes
from south of Melrose Avenue to the Iowa Interstate Railroad Bridge and
will include the installation of storm sewer, sanita~ force sewer main,
sidewalks and water main. This is a joint project with The University of
Iowa. This project will be funded by $2,000,000 in STP funds and the
University of Iowa will contribute $732,500. The remaining amount will be
financed by the City with General Obligation bonds and Road Use tax
proceeds. The engineer's estimate is $3,465,000.
a.PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
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ITEM NO. 8. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL
GREENSPACE AND STORMWATER 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 will enhance the drainage corridor south of Mt.
Prospect, Part 7 and Lakeside Subdivisions to the Snyder Creek Bottom
Wetlands. This will provide a regional storm water facility to be used by
existing and future subdivisions. This project will be funded by General
Obligation bonds and Road Use tax proceeds. The engineer's estimate is
$1,500,000.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
~, ~, b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
ITEM NO. 9. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
CODE", CHAPTER 3, "CITY UTILITIES" SECTION 14-3A-6, ENTITLED
"BILLING AND COLLECTION PROCEDURES; DELINQUENT
ACCOUNTS" OF THE CITY CODE TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE FOR
CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY TREASURER OF LIENS FOR
UNPAID WATER, WASTEWATER AND/OR REFUSE AND RECYCLING
SERVICES. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The proposed amendment to the City's utility code would
simplify and expedite the collection of unpaid delinquencies on utility
accounts by removing the resolution to City Council removing the public
hearing requirement, and establishing the collection processes as
stipulated in State Code 384.84. This change also promotes City fiscal
responsibility by facilitating timely collections. Past practice was to
complete this collection process annually. Owners and landlords of
residential rental properties have requested that the City process these
collections more frequently as their means of collection from any tenant at
that late date is limited. With the approval of this amendment the City's
lien collection for unpaid delinquent utility services will be scheduled on a
quarterly basis and thereby processed more effectively.
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ITEM NO. 10. 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. (SECOND
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. With respect to violations of this ordinance on or before May 1,
2001, no action to abate shall be taken until May 1, 2002. Revised
ordinance is included in Council packet.
Action:
ITEM NO. 11. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
7 AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF VIDEO TRAFFIC
SIGNAL DETECTION EQUIPMENT ON U.S. HIGHWAY 6 BETWEEN
GILBERT STREET AND FAIRMEADOWS BOULEVARD.
Comment: This resolution approves the contract between the Iowa
Depadment of Transportation and the City of Iowa City for a grant under
the Urban State Traffic Engineering Program (U-STEP), for the installation
of video traffic signal detection equipment at seven intersections on U.S.
Highway 6 between Gilbed Street and Fairmeadows Boulevard. The
grant provides 55% of the estimated $161,403 total project cost from Iowa
DOT funds. The remaining 45% of the funding will be provided by the City
of Iowa City through a combination of Road Use Tax and in-kind labor,
equipment, and materials. The video traffic signal detection equipment
will be installed by City crews during summer 2001.
ITEM NO. 12. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO PURCHASE URBAN RENEWAL
PARCEL 64-1A FOR A PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
Comment: The resolution authorizes and directs the City Manager to
solicit offers to purchase Parcel 64-1a for a private development project.
A copy of the Request for Proposals for this project is included in the
Council pack t Corr sp nden 'ncluded in Council packet.
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ITEM NO. 13. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
of -/~,ci THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JUSTINE ZIMMER, SCULPTOR, FOR A
SCULPTURE TO BE PLACED ON THE ROTATING SCULPTURE
PROGRAM PAD IN THE DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN MALL AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE SAME.
Comment: This resolution authorizes a contract with Justine Zimmer for
the sculpture "Tornado" to be placed on the planter pad in the Pedestrian
Marl. The City's cost for this sculpture is $1,700. The sculpture will
become part of the City's public art collection and will be placed at various
locations in Iowa City over time. The sculpture will remain on the
pedestrian mall for at least one year.
Act,on:
ITEM NO. 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FOSTER ROAD
AND MORMON TREK BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING PROJECT.
nt: The bid opening for this project will be he arch 20, 2001
..~ at 10:30 Public Works a ' nng will review the bids and
make a recomme ' r award of the contract at the March 20, 2001
~t~' Coun ' bmat.e fo.r th~s project is $60,000.
Action:
ITEM NO. 15. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVlNG, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
A"I'I"EST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND THE DUNBAR/JONES PARTNERSHIP OF DES MOINES TO
PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE
HICKORY HILL PARK TRAIL IMPROVEMENT.
Comment: These services are necessary to complete the design,
engineering, bidding and construction phases of this project, which entails
the construction of approximately 15,600 linear feet of nature trails, six
feet in width and accessible to persons with disabilities. The final concept
design was arrived at through a series of public meetings with a great deal
of involvement from the Johnson County Coalition of Persons with
Disabilities and the Friends of Hickory Hill. The trails will be constructed of
a crushed and compacted limestone surface, and will include six bridges
of various sizes as well as signage and benches. Three wetland areas will
also be incorporated into the design. The negotiated fee is $66,461 and
will be funded with G.O. Bonds.
Action:
ITEM #14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
7o THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FOSTER ROAD AND MORMON TREK
BO_ULEV-ARD"~ANDSCAPING PROJErj I. f --~
COMMENT: The bid opening for this project was held on March 20, 2001 a
ng bid
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Pleasant Valley Iowa City, IA $51,636.00
Engineer's Estimate $60,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to Iowa City
Landscaping in the amount of $41,668.00. The project will be funded with
· tion bond proceeds. ~
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ITEM NO. 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
"1 ,~ AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ADDENDUM TO A LEASE FOR
BUSINESS PROPERTY WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR RENTAL OF THE JOHNSON
COUNTY 4-H BUILDING IN IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PURPOSES OF
STORAGE OF CITY EQUIPMENT.
Comment: The current lease with the Johnson County Agricultural
Association for the lease of the Johnson County 4-H Building expires June
30, 2001. This addendure to the lease provides for up to three additional
ten-month renewal terms.
ITEM NO. 17. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS
~-~ IN THE BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND
INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY
P~N.
Comment: The Classification Committee has reviewed the position of
Building Inspector as provided by the AFSCME Collective Bargaining
Agreement, and has determined that the duties pe~ormed by this position
are equivalent to those of positions in grade 12 of the Pay Plan.
Therefore, it is recommended that six full-time positions of Building
Inspector be reclassified from AFSCME grade 11 to AFSCME grade 12.
Annual cost is approximately $6,000.
ITEM NO. 18. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDED BY~WS FOR
7~ THE IOWA CI~ TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION.
Comment: The Iowa Ci~ Telecommunications Commission wishes to
amend its bylaws to better reflect the current role and function of the
Commission in light of recent changes in federal and state laws and in the
Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations governing
cable ~ and telecommunications issues. The City Council Rules
Committee has reviewed these amendments and recommends that the
amended bylaws be approved.
ITEM NO. 19. PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA).
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ITEM NO. 20. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
a. Historic Preservation Commission - One appointment 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.)
84~ZJ~ . Planning and Zoning Commission - Two appointments. (1)
unexpired term ending May 1, 2001 in addition to a five-year term May
male and 3 females currently serve.)
c. Public Art Advisory Committee - One appointment for an unexpired
term January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002 (Karen Michaeli resigned). (3
male and 3 females currently serve.)
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ITEM NO. 21. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES - Previously Announced.
a. 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, April 11.
ITEM NO. 22. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM NO. 23. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a. City Attorney.
b. City Clerk.
c. City Manager.
ITEM NO. 24. ADJOURNMENT.
City Council Meeting Schedule and M.rch~5.2o0~
Tentative Work Session Agendas
March 19 Monday
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
· Review Zoning Items
· Dodge St Capital Project Lane Configuration
· Development Code Review
· Review Agenda Items
· Council Appointments: Historic Preservation (1); Planning and Zoning
Commission (2); Public Art Advisory Committee (1)
· Lenoch & Cilek Building Occupancy
Alcohol
· Senior Center Accreditation Appointments
· Scheduling of PCRB Joint Meeting
· Council Time
March 20 Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
April 2 Monday
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
April 3 Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
April 16 Monday
6:30p CITY CONFERENCE BOARD Council Chambers
COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Dog Park Sidewalk Cafes
Mormon Trek Extended Alignment CDBG Allocations
Linn Street Angle Parking