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Iowa City
City Council Agenda
April 3, 2001 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
www.iowa-city.org
ITEM NO. 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
,TEMNo. 2.MA*OR'SPROCLAMAT, O"_S.' ._
b~ Medical Laboratory Week - April 15-21
ITEM NO. 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP
AWARDS - Shimek Elementary.
a. Todd Elvers
b. Betsey Richard
c. Dan Rocklin
ITEM NO. 4. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS
PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for the regular meeting of March
20, as published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Animal Control Advisory Board - January 25
(2) Housing and Community Development Commission - February 13
(3) Housing and Community Development Commission - February 15
(4) Iowa City Board of Adjustment - January 10
(5) Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission - March 8
(6) Planning and Zoning Commission - March 15
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1) Renewals.
(a) Special Class C Liquor License for Little Donkeys, Inc dba
Panchero's, 32 S. Clinton St.
(b)Class C Liquor License for Kitty Hawk Co., Inc., dba Kitty
Hawk, 1012 Gilbert Ct.
(c)Class C Beer for Suburban Investors , LLC, dba Suburban
Amoco - Keokuk Street, 1905 Keokuk St.
(d) Class C Liquor License for GMD, Inc., dba Parthenon, 320
E. Burlington St.
April 3, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 2
d. Setting Public Hearings.
(1) CONSIDER A MOTION SETI'ING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR APRIL 17, 2001, REGARDING THE
PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM (HOME) BUDGETS FOR THE FY02 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN, THAT IS A SUB-PART OF IOWA CITY'S
2001-2006 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS).
Comment: At their March 22, 2001, meeting the Housing and
Community Development Commission made recommendations
to the City Council for FY02 CDBG and HOME funding. A public
hearing on the proposed CDBG\HOME allocations will be held
on April 17, 2001.
OI- '7.S (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR APRIL 17, 2001, ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
TRANSIT PARKING LOT RESURFACE 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 will resurface the Transit Maintenance
Facility parking lot. It will include asphalt paving and concrete
sidewalk replacement.
of- '71o (3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR MAY 15, 2001, FOR THE IOWA CITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY'S UPDATED ANNUAL PLAN.
Comment: The Public Housing Authority is required to update
the Annual Plan under the Quality Housing and Work
Responsibility Act of 1998 ("QHWRA"). The Annual Plan will
advise HUD, residents and members of the public of the Iowa
City Housing Authority's mission for serving the needs of low
income and very low income families, and the Housing
Authority's strategy for addressing those needs. The QHWRA
requires that the plans be made available to the public for review
not later than 45 days before the public hearing is to take place.
Notice to public was published on Friday, March 30.
e. Resolutions.
/-71 (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE RIVER STREET/WOOLF AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
April 3, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 3
(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PHASE 1
ON LOT 2 OF SADDLEBROOK ADDITION, PART 1, AND
DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR USE.
Comment: See Engineers Report.
(3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NAME OF
CAPTAIN IRISH PARKWAY TO SCOTI' BOULEVARD.
Comment: The realignment of Captain Irish Parkway to
intersection directly across from Scott Boulevard at Rochester
Avenue makes it appropriate for the name "Scott Boulevard" to
be carried along the new alignment to North Dodge Street. This
will facilitate understanding of the street system in northeast
Iowa City and increase clarity for emergency service providers.
f. Correspondence.
(1) Jennifer Moody - Student Hunger Drive
(2) Dan Brock - KCJJ
(3) Jerry Feick - FY98-FY00 Performance Statistics - Coralville
Transit, Iowa City, Transit and UI Cambus
(4) Robert Dostal - leaves and snow removal
(5) Dan Shay - Fleck Sales
(6) Tundi Brady - 64-1a
(7) Paul Soderdahl - Library parking lot
(6) Sarah Berke (U of I Neuroscience Program) - Iowa Kids Judge?
Neuroscience Fair
(9) Kelley Donham (JC Dept of Public Health) - alcohol
(10) Kathi Rundell - alcohol
(11 ) Jerry Feick - alcohol
(12) Nancy Davin - alcohol
(13) Rick Derrig - alcohol
(14) Rosemary Paul - alcohol
(15) H. Larew - alcohol
(16) Same letter from 8 people -jail
Johnwatson-ia.
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. 4 (Addition) April 3, 2001 Agenda
4f (18) Caroline Dieterie - alcohol ordinance
(same letter from: Sara Epstein, Todd Kratz, David
Johnson)
4f (19) Susan Kratz - alcohol
4f (20) DOuglas Siebert - alcohol
4f (21) Russell Brown - alcohol
4f (22) Tom Rietz - alcohol
April 3, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 4
ITEM NO. 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for April 17 on an ordinance
changing the zoning designation from General Industrial (I-1) to
Intensive Commercial (Cl-1) for approximately 12.09 acres located on
the south side of Highway 1. (REZ01-0002).
Comment: At its March 15 meeting by a vote of 5-0 the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning subject to
a conditional zoning agreement addressing the development's
landscaping, building and wall design, signs, vehicular access and the
runway protection zone. Staff recommended approval in a report
dated March 1.
Action:
b. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for April 17 on a resolution
amending the Comprehensive Plan to include the North District Plan.
Comment: At its March 15 meeting by a vote of 5-0 the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended that the Comprehensive Plan be
amended to include the North District Plan.
c. Public hearing on an ordinance amending the zoning code Article (D),
definitions, and Article (L) provisional uses, special exceptions and
temporary uses, to allow accessory apartments in accessory buildings.
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.
d. Consider 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.
(First Consideration)
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.
April 3, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 5
e. Consider 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. (First
Consideration)
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 ~ 1.~,~
Correspondence included in Council packet· ~
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3c~(.,I f. Consider an ordinance amending the zoning code, sec ion 14-61-1 ~
to allow adult day care in commercial zones on streets less than 2
feet in width. (Second Consideration)
Comment: At its Februa~ 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 Februa~ 1.
Correspondence requesting ~xpedited consideration included in
Council packet.
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ITEM NO. 7. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, ENTITLED
"ADMINISTRATION," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "GENERAL PENALTY,"
SECTION I(B) TO INCREASE THE M~IMUM CRIMINAL PENALTY
FOR SIMPLE MISDEMEANORS TO $500 AS AUTHORIZED BY STATE
CODE. (FIRST CONSIDE~TION)
Comment: In accordance with State law this ordinance increases the
maximum penalty for unscheduled simple misdemeanom to $500.00.
April 3, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 6
ITEM NO. 8. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY ENACTING NEW SECTIONS
NUMBERED 4-2-3, ENTITLED "LOCAL REVIEW OF
APPLICATION/INVESTIGATION OF APPLICANT"; SECTION 4-2-4,
ENTITLED "NOTICE AND HEARING"; AND SECTION 4-2-5, ENTITLED
"CIVIL PENALTIES"; REVISING SECTION 4-5-4 ENTITLED
"REGULATION OF PERSONS UNDER LEGAL AGE"; ENACTING A
NEW SECTION 4-5-6 ENTITLED "SALES TO INTOXICATED
PERSONS"; AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 4-5-7 ENTITLED
"LIMITATIONS ON SALES," ALL OF WHICH PROVIDE FOR THE
REGULATION OF ALCOHOL SALES. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: A public hearing was held on February 6 and continued to
February 20 on the proposed ordinance. Changes in the ordinance were
made by staff at the request of the Council after the close of the hearings.
This ordinance implements administrative penalties in accordance with
State Code and prohibits out-of-sight sales and drink specials.
Action: "'
ITEM NO. 9. CONSIDER AN O~RI~INANCE AMENDING ~4, "UNIFIED
_¥}b,~ 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. (PASS AND ADOPT)
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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April 3, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 7
ITEM NO. 10. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 1
~l-..~q~ (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. With respect to violations of this ordinance on or before May 1,
2001, no action to abate shall be taken until May 1, 2002. Staff
memorandum included in Council packet.
Action:
ITEM NO. 11. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A DEER TASK FORCE. ~
o~- ~b Comment: The Deer Management Committee has been in existence
since 1997; however, the City Council has never formalized the structure.
The City Attorney's Office recommends the structure be formalized and a
task force be created. At their March 20, 2001, meeting, members of the
Deer Management Committee unanimously agreed to recommend
formation of a Deer Task Force. This Resolution establishes a Deer Task
Force which contains a sunset clause on March 15, 2004. At that time,
the direction of the Task Force will be evaluated. The proposed
Resolution implements all of the Committee's recommendations. Staff
memorandum and Committee minutes included in Council packet.
Action: J~.2 ~ ~
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING~ONT~CT AND ~'~,,
ITEM NO. ~2. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CI~ CLERK TO ~
A~EST A CONTACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPT~N IRISH
PARLAY EXTENSION (PHASE II) AND FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION
PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening on this project has been postponed until
April 6, 2001. A recommendation for award will be made at Council's
April 17, 2001, meeting.
Action: ~
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ITEM NO. 13. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND
__ ~_ ~'/ AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
A'I'I'EST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2001 ASPHALT
RESURFACING PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on March 27, 2001 at
10:30 a.m. The following bids were received:
L.L. Pelling Company, Inc. North Liberty, IA $832,763.33
Cedar Valley Asphalt Cedar Rapids, IA $836,595.53
Engineer's Estimate $931,610.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to L.L.
Pelling Company in the amount of $832,763.33. The project will be
funded with Road Use taxes and IDOT will contribute $54,580 for work on
Dodge Street (Highway 1 ).
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ITEM NO. 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
ol- ~3. AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE FOURTH
AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IBRC-3715-619)- -
8E-52.
Comment: This agreement provides eligible project costs to be
reimbursed with Federal funds to a maximum amount of $135,000. The
funding comes from the Federal-Aid Innovative Bridge Research and
Construction Program and has been approved to cover costs involved with
preliminary engineering, construction and evaluation. The roadway deck
of the new bridge will be constructed with an innovative material, possibly
carbon or glass fibers.
ITEM NO. 15. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVlNG AN AGREEMENT BE'I'~NEEN
c,I- ~']THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MCCLURE ENGINEERING COMPANY
CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY COURT HILL TRUNK
SANITARY SEWER PROJECT.
Comment: This agreement authorizes McClure Engineering Company to
provide engineering consultant services necessary for design 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 cost of these consultant services is $87,500 and will be
funded with wastewater revenues.
April 3, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 9
ITEM NO. 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
c~l- ~z4 AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR LOT 2, SADDLEBROOK ADDITION, PART 1, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Pursuant to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, the Subdivider submitted a subdivision plat for the area known as
Saddlebrook Addition, Part 1, Iowa City, Iowa, and under said plan,
infrastructure was installed to service the structures within the
development. During the installation of said infrastructure, it was
determined that an additional sanitary sewer easement is required. City
staff has approved the location of the proposed sanitary sewer easement
as well as the association easement agreement.
ITEM NO. 17. PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 18. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES
Current Vacancies.
a. Housing and Community Development Commission - One
vacancy for an unexpired term ending September 1, 2002 (A.
Denita Gadson resigned). (2 males and 6 females currently
serve.) Correspondence included in Council packet.
Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 9.
Previously Announced.
b. 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.
c. 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.)
Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 25.
ITEM NO. 19. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM NO. 20. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a. City Attorney.
April 3, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 10
b. City Clerk.
c. City Manager.
ITEM NO. 21. ADJOURNMENT.
~ City Council Meeting Schedule and Maroh 29, 200~
'°~'~ Tentative Work Session Agendas
I April 2 Monday I
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Counc~ Chambers
· Review Zoning Items
· Review Agenda Items
· District Planning Priorities
· Scheduling of PCRB Joint Meeting
· Summer Schedule
· Council Time
April 3 Tuesday I
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Counc~ Chambers
I April 16 Monday I
6:30p CITY CONFERENCE BOARD Counc~ Chambers
COUNCIL WORK SESSION Counc~ Chambers
April 17 Tuesday I
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Counc~ Chambers
April 20 Friday I
2:15p-3:15p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Counc~ Chambers
Youth Summit
April 30 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 CDBG Allocations
Tobacco Shuttle
Parking Rates