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Home My WebLink About2001-04-17 Agenda Subject to change as t~nalized by the City ClerL For a final ofi}'cial copy, contact the City ClerMs Of Bce, 356-5040. Iowa City City Council Agenda April 17, 2001 - 7:00 p.m. Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street www.iowa-city.org ITEM NO. 1. CALL TO ORDER. ROLL CALL. ITEM NO. 2. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS. a. Public Access Television Day-April 19 b. Crime Victims' Rights Week - A ril 22-28 ITEM NO. 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATI~O: O/T~S~ANDING STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS - Weber Elementary. a. Josh Lipman b. Elyse Kamps c. Amanda Laffoon ITEM NO. 4. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED. a. Approval of Official Council Actions for regular meeting of April 3, as published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions. (1) Iowa City Airpod Commission - March 8 (2) Iowa City Board of Adjustment - March 14 (3) Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee - February 28 (4) Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - February 22 (5) Iowa City Telecommunications Commission - February 26 Recommendation: Approve using the accrued $125,000 from the pass-through fund to fund part of the City Cable TV Division's new facility. (6) Parks and Recreation Commission - March 14 (7) Planning and Zoning Commission - March 1 (8) Planning and Zoning Commission - March 15 (9) Planning and Zoning Commission - April 5 (10) Police Citizens Review Board - March 13 (11) Senior Center Commission - February 20 c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. ( 1 )Renewals. (a) Special Class C Liquor License for Sam's Pizza I.C., Inc dba Sam's Pizza, 321 S. Gilbert St. April 17, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 2 (b) Class A Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge No.1096 Loyal Order of Moose, dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 1096, 3151 Hwy6 East. (c) Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart Corp., dba Dell Mart #3, 2410 Mormon Trek Blvd. (d) Class C Liquor License for Kennedy Investments, Inc., dba Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St. (e) Class C Liquor License for Daverse II dba College Street Billlard Club, 114 E. College St. (f) Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Caf~, Inc., dba Linn Street Caf~, Inc., 121 N. Linn St. or ~ <~% (g) Resolution to issue Dancing Permit for Iowa City Lodge No. 1096 Loyal Order of Moose, dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No.1096, 3151 Hwy. 6 East. d. Setting Public Hearings. ol- ~, (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SE'I'I'ING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY I ON A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FY2001 OPERATING BUDGET. Comment: State legislation mandates municipalities amend their annual budgets by May 31. This resolution sets the public hearing for amendments on May 1, 2001. Detailed information on amendments will be available for public inspection on April 20, 2001. ol- ~'~ (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY I ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FOSTER ROAD GRADING AND WATER MAIN 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 the installation of 24" water main, street grading, sanitary sewer upgrade and storm sewer culvert work on Foster Road extended from Dubuque Street to Prairie du Chien. April 17, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 3 e[~ ~ (3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE OF MAY I FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $9,825,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 pm on May 1, 2001, to receive public comment regarding the issuance of $9,825,000 General Obligation bonds and authorizes the City Clerk to publish the notice of hearing. Proceeds from the bonds will pay for the construction, reconstruction, and repairing of street improvements and water works, water mains and extensions; the construction, reconstruction, extension and improving of facilities useful for the collection, treatment and disposal of sewage and industrial waste in a sanitary manner, for the collection and disposal of surface waters and streams and drainage improvements; the rehabilitation, improvements and equipping of existing city parks; the reconstruction, extension and improvement of the Municipal Airport; the improvement of real estate for cemeteries and the construction and reconstruction of other cemetery facilities; the equipping of the fire, police, sanitation, street and civil defense departments; and acquiring and developing a geographic computer data base system for automated mapping and facilities management. ~/~ ~q (4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE OF MAY 1 FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $670,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 pm on May 1, 2001, to receive public comment regarding the issuance of $670,000 General Obligation bonds and authorizes the City Clerk to publish the notice of hearing. Proceeds from the bonds will pay for the development, construction, improvement and equipping of a new city park; Civic Center HVAC replacement and the acquisition of art for public buildings. o!- ~ (5) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE OF MAY 1 FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $695,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 pm on May 1, 2001, to receive public comment regarding the issuance of $695,000 General Obligation bonds and authorizes the City Clerk to publish the notice of hearing. Proceeds from the bonds will pay for improvements to the baseball field complex in Mercer Park; the construction of a skateboard facility for a city park; the construction of a downtown transit interchange facility and equipment for city buildings. April 17, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 4 (6) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE OF MAY I FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 pm on May 1, 2001, to receive public comment regarding the issuance of $700,000 General Obligation bonds and authorizes the City Clerk to publish the notice of hearing. Proceeds from the bonds will pay for the acquisition, enlargement, improvement and equipping of a Public Works Complex. (7) A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE OF MAY I FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 pm on May 1, 2001, to receive public comment regarding the issuance of $700,000 General Obligation bonds and authorizes the City Clerk to publish the notice of hearing. Proceeds from the bonds will pay for the acquisition and construction of a transit intermodal facility. Resolutions. (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 435 - 437 SUMMIT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: The owners of the property located at 435 - 437 Summit Street received assistance through the City's Rental Rehabilitation Program for the amount of $17,000. 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. (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO A'I'I'EST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK AND TRUST CO., IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 109 SOUTH JOHNSON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: Iowa State Bank and Trust Co., Iowa City, Iowa has requested that the City approve a Subordination Agreement for 109 South Johnson Street. On July 23, 1993, and on November 8, 1994, the owner of the property received loans from the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program for a total of $6,311. Iowa State Bank and Trust Co. is about to finance a new mortgage to the property owner for the amount of $130,000. The property is assessed at $211,000 which provides enough equity to cover the City's second lien position, which was its original position. April 17, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 5 ol- ~t5 (3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT SECOND FLOOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Comment: See Engineer's Report f, Correspondence. (1) Ruth J, Beck - parking (2) Rhamina Wade - April 20 Youth Summit (3) Jeanne Bock - web site voting (4) Ann Kohl - smoking in restaurants (5) Mike Bruss - abortion protestors (6) Paul Deninger and Greg Duethman (Iowa City Cycling Club) - Old Capitol Criterium (7) Jerry Feick - violations (8) Kerry Sanders - shuttle (9) Kara Fellows - 64-1A (10) Courthey McGuirt - 64-1A (11) Lowell Luhman - 64-1A (12) Joe Bolkcom - bottle bill [also included are Assistant City Manager original note to legislators and responses to him] (13) C, DeProsse - Daily lowan marijuana article (May 1978) (14) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: (a) Designation of a NO PARKING ANY TIME zone on the east side of Union Road between the driveway at 2008 Union Road and Arizona Avenue (b) Designation of a NO PARKING ANY TIME zone on the east side of Willow Street between Muscatine Avenue and Pinecrest Road (15) Lori McCurn- public housing guidelines [previously distributed in Council's April 5 Information Packet] END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. ITEM NO. 5. PUBLIC DISCUSSION (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM] Public Discussion will be continued, if necessa~, prior to "City Council Information" item. REVISED , April 17, 2001 Agenda (additions) 4/17/01 MNO. 4 4f (16) Chuck Larson - Homecoming 2001 4f (17) Katie Anthony - parking - Iowa Avenue 4f (18) Dan Ramsey - CAF~ ordinance J ITEM NO. 6h Consider a motion setting a public hearing for May 1, on an ordinance rezoning 24 acres from P, Public to SAO-5 Sensitive Area Overlay and amending the preliminary SAO plan of the Peninsula Neighborhood, an 82.1 acre development located at the west end of Foster Road. Comment: It is anticipated that the Planning and Zoning Commission will make a recommendation on this amendment at their April 19 meeting. Staff has recommended approval. \ ITEM NO. 4 (Additions) April 17, 2001 Agenda 4f (16) Chuck Larson - Homecoming 2001 4f (17) Katie Anthony - parking - Iowa Avenue 4f (18) Dan Ramsey - CAFI~ ordinance ITEM NO. 6h (Addition) Consider a setting a public I for May 1, on an 24 acres from , SAO-5 Sensitive Area Overlay the ¥ SAO plan of the Peninsula Nieg acre development located at the west end of Foste Comment: It is antici Planning and Zoning Commisson will make a on this amendment at their April 19 meeting.. nmened approval. April 17, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 6 ITEM NO. 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATI'ERS. a. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for May 1 on an ordinance amending the Sensitive Areas Overlay Plan for Walnut Ridge Parts 9- 10, a 20.67 acre, 13-1ot residential subdivision located on Kennedy Parkway. (REZ01-0003) Comment: At its April 5 meeting, by a vote of 6-1 (Erhardt voting no), the Planing and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed Sensitive Areas Overlay Plan. Staff recommended denial in a report dated March 15, 2001. Action: b. Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from General Industrial (I-1) to Intensive Commercial (C1-1) for approximately 12.09 acres located on the south side of Highway 1. (REZ01-0002). Comment: At its M eti 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 c. Changi~vthe zoning~ation from High Density M~ti~f-f'amily 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 February 1. Correspondence included in Council packet. (1) Public Hearing (2) Consider an Ordinance (First Consideration) d. Public H"~a;ing 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. e. Consider 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. (First Consideration) 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. f. 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. (Second Consideration) Comment: At its March I 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. Action: ol- ~/~ g. Consider a resolution approving a preliminary plat of Stone Bridge Estates Part 1, a 5.05 acre, 16-1ot residential subdivision located north of Court Street, east of Camden Road, and west of Taft Avenue. /SUB01-0002/ Comment: At its April 5 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed plat. Staff recommended approval in a report dated April 5, 2001. Action: REVISED April 17, 2001 Agenda (additions) 4/17/01 ITEM NO. 4 4f (18) Chuck Larson - Homecoming 2001 4f (17) Katie Anthony - parking - iowa Avenue 4f (18) Dan Ramsey - CAFI~ ordinance ITEM NO. 6h Consider a motion setting a public hearing for May 1, on an ordinance rezoning 24 acres from P, Public to SAO-5 Sensitive Area Overlay and amending the preliminary SAO plan of the Peninsula Neighborhood, an 82.1 acre development located at the west end of Foster Road. Comment: It is anticipated that the Planning and Zoning Commission will make a recommendation on this amendment at their April 19 meeting. Staff has recommended approval. iTEM NO. 4 (Additions) April 17, 2001 Agenda 4f (16) Chuck Larson - Homecoming 2001 ~ 4f (17) Katie Anthony - parking Iowa Aven "'-~f (18) Dan Ramsey - CAF~ ordinance \ ITEM NO. 6h (Addition) \ Consider a motk I for May 1, on an ordinance rezoning acres from Public to SAC~5 Sensitive Area Overlay and SAC plan of the Peninsula Nieg acre development located at the west end of Foster Road. Comment: It is anticipated Planning and Zoning Commisson will make a re~ on this amendment at their April 19 meeting. approval. April 17, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 8 ITEM NO. 7. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE FY02 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS A SUB-PART OF IOWA CITY'S 2001-2006 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN. Comment: At their March 22, 2001, meeting, the Housing and Community Development Commission made recommendations for the allocation of FY02 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership program funds. These budget recommendations are contained within Section III (page 6) of the FY02 Annual Action Plan. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires a public hearing and approval of the FY02 Annual Action Plan by the City Council. Approval of the FY02 Annual Action Plan is scheduled for May 1, 2001. ITEM NO. 8. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRANSIT PARKING LOT RESURFACE 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 resurface the Transit Maintenance Facility parking lot. It will include asphalt paving and concrete sidewalk replacement. The Federal Transit Administration will fund 60% of the project. The remaining 20% will come from the Transit Division funds. The engineer's construction estimate is $101,000. a. PUBLIC HEARING o/- q 7 b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING Action: /'~/-2(.L~'Z',c',--,--~J d~/4/4~,-L-,./,,--,~-- April 17, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 9 ITEM NO. 9. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "GENERAL PENALTY," SECTION I(B) TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR SIMPLE MISDEMEANORS TO $500 AS AUTHORIZED BY STATE CODE. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Comment: In accordance with State law this ordinance increases the maximum penalty for unscheduled simple misdemeanors to $500.00. ~dence Inut~d~d in Cuunsil pac.-ket. Action: 'U),~c~'~r~%,~'~ / j~ ~ Z- ~/~ ITEM NO. 10. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CI~ CODE OF THE CI~ OF IOWA CI~, IOWA, BY ENACTING NEW SECTIONS NUMBERED 4-2-3, ENTITLED "LOCAL REVIEW OF APPLICATION/INVESTIGATION OF APPLICANT"; SECTION 4-24, 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. (SECOND CONSIDE~TION) Comment: A public hearing was held on Februa~ 6 and continued to Februa~ 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. Staff has sent a letter to currant li~nse holders offering them an oppodunity to provide input concerning interpretation or enforcement of provisions regarding drink specials (Sealion 4-6-7, A and B). Staff will repo~ back to Council prior to the final consideration of the ordinan~. Correspondence included in Council packet. April 17, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 10 ITEM NO. 11. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND ~ DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE MORMON TREK IMPROVEMENT - MELROSE AVENUE TO THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD BRIDGE PROJECT, STP-U-3715(615)--70-52. Comment: This agreement authorizes Howard R. Green Company to provide construction administration, construction observation and construction survey services related to the Mormon Trek Improvement Project. The total cost of the services is $275,500 and will be funded by General Obligation bonds and Road Use taxes. ITEM NO. 12. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CI~ CLERK TO A~EST A CONTACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CAPTAIN IRISH PARLAY (PHASE II) AND FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION. Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on April 6, 2001, and the following bids were received: TAB Construction, Inc. Bettendon, IA $1,814,620.00 Streb Construction Co., Inc. Iowa City, IA $1,881,350.55 McAninch Corporation DesMoines, IA $1,884,054.75 Peterson Contractors, Inc. Reinbeck, IA $1,886,275.90 DeLong-Keith Construction, Inc. Washington, IA $1,910,506.82 Metro Pavers, Inc. Iowa City, IA $1,962,042.65 Tschiggfrie Excavating Dubuque, IA $ 2,068,715.44 Horsefield Construction, Inc. Epwo~h, IA $ 2,309,133.14 Engineer's Estimate $ 2,490,378.00 Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the project to Tab Construction of Bettendo~, Iowa. The project will be financed with General Obligation Bonds and Road Use Tax. April 17, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 11 ITEM NO. 13. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND c,f-/oo AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS - MELROSE AVENUE TO THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD BRIDGE - PROJECT, STP-U- 3715(618)-70-52. Comment: The bid opening for this project was held April 3, 2001, the Iowa Depadment of Transportation in Ames, Iowa. The foil ng bids were recel"~: , ~,/~-~( Streb ConstruCfia, Co., Inc. Iowa City, IA $2,933,175.08 Peterson Contract'ors,,Inc. Reinbeck $3,036,552.78 ~ /,~z, Metro Pavers, Inc. ""' Iowa ' y, IA $3,064,706.33 Engineers Estimate """ - $3,465,000.00 The IDOT has recomme ed award of this ,oject to Streb Construction Company, Inc. of I City, Iowa in the amo of $2,933,175.08 and Public Works Engineering concur. This proje will be funded by $2,000,000 ' STP funds and The University of low will contribute $466, . The remainder will be shared equally by Tthe iversity of ITEM NO. 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND ,'/z¢, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATI'EST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL GREENSPACE AND STORM WATER PROJECT. Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on April 10, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. The following bids were received: DeLong-Keith Construction, Inc. Washington, IA $1,121,738.50 Rasch Construction Inc. Fort Dodge, IA $1,205,860.00 Peterson Contractors, Inc. Reinbeck, IA $1,317,922.50 Engineer's Estimate $1,500,000.00 Public Works and Engineering recommend award of this project to DeLong-Keith Construction, Inc. of Washington, Iowa in the amount of $1,121,738.50. This project will be funded with General Obligation bonds. Action: / ITEM NO. 13. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT MELROSE AVENUE TO THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD BRIDGE PROJECT, STP-U-3715(618)--70-52. .- -- ' Comment: The bid opening for this project was held April 3, 2001 by the Iowa"\~ Department of Transportation in Ames, Iowa. The following bids were received: Streb Construction Company, Inc. Iowa City, IA $2,933,175.08 Peterson Contractors, Inc. Reinbeck, IA $3,036,552.78 Metro Pavers, Inc. Iowa City, IA $3,064,706.33 Engineer's Estimate $3,465,000.00 The IDOT has recommended award of this project to Streb Construction Company, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa in the amount of $2,933,175.08 and Public \ Works and Engineering concur. This project will be funded by $2,000,000 in ,,,, STP funds and the remainder will be shared equally by the University of Iowa -,-, and the City. The City's share will be financed with General Obligation bonds duseTa×' April 17, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 12 ITEM NO. 15. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN /c~a, AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA CITY COFFEE COMPANY FOR A SIDEWALK CAFIS. Comment: Iowa City Coffee Company, Java House, currently has authorization to operate a sidewalk caf~ on the public right-of-way in front of 211 1/2 E. Washington Street. In addition to the sidewalk caf~, Java House has requested permission to place anchored fencing around the sidewalk caf~. City Staff has reviewed the application, location, and specifications for the proposed sidewalk care and found these to be in compliance with the sidewalk caf~ ordinance. A memorandum from the staff Design Review Committee is included in Council's packet. ITEM NO. 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN -/o~ THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL #610, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2001, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003. Comment: This is a two-year agreement which provides for a 3.25% wage increase in each of the two years. There are increases in the amounts paid in lieu of overtime for holidays worked and for EMT-B certification of $50.00 each in each year of the agreement, and other language revisions as well. A copy of the agreement is included in Council packet. ITEM NO. 17. PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). ITE~_.~.,~/COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. a. Civil Service Commission - One appointment for a four-year term Fk,.~,,:)~4/~ ~2)2 ending April 4, 2005 (term expires for James Anderlik). (1 female and ~ ¢"~'j_, 1 male currently sere.) , ITEM NO. 19. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES. Currant Announcements. a. Planning & Zoning Commission - One va~ncy for an unexpimd term ending May 1, 2002 (Marilyn Schnitler resigned). (4 males and 2 females currently seNe.) Correspondence included in Council packet. Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 30. April 17, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 13 Previously Announced. b. 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.) Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 25. c. 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. ITEM NO. 20. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION. ITEM NO. 21. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF. a. City Attorney. b. City Clerk. c. City Manager. ITEM NO. 22. ADJOURNMENT. // ~ City Council Meeting Schedule and Apt. ~2.200~ Cltl/of 'o,r;,~ ;.~4' Tentative Work Session Agendas I April 16 Monday I 6:30p-6:45p CITY CONFERENCE BOARD Council Chambers · Separate Agenda 6:45p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers · Review Zoning Items , Review Agenda Items Council Appointment: Civil Service Commission (1) · Dubuque Street Ramp and Linn Street Parking · Shuttle and Summer Transit Service · CDBG Allocation · Smoking in Public Places · Summer Schedule · Council Time April 17 Tuesday I 7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers April 19 Tuesday I 8:30a-9:30a SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers Joint Meeting - Police Citizens Review Board I April 20 Friday I 2:15p-3:15p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers Youth Summit · Hunger, Prejudice, Violence, Child Labor and Buase, Drugs and Alcohol Abuse, Pollution, Health Issues, Teen Problems, Environmental Issues (2) I April 30 Monday I 6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers Meeting dates/times subject to change FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS Dog Park Airport North Commercial Area Agreement Mormon Trek Extended Alignment Parking Rates Downtown Historic Preservation Survey