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City Council Agenda
3uly 10, 2001 - 7:00 p.m. ~t~
Emma 3. Harvat Hall - Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
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ITEM NO. 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
ITEM NO. 2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for special meetings of June 25 and
June 26, published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Iowa City Human Rights Commission - May 22
(2) Iowa City Public Library - May 31
(3) Iowa City Telecommunications Commission - May 30
Recommendation: Approve the cable television franchise transfer
from AT&T to Mediacom.
(4) Planning and Zoning Commission - May 17
(5) Planning and Zoning Commission - June 7
(6) Planning and Zoning Commission - June 21
(7)Police Citizens Review Board - June 6
(8) Police Citizens Review Board - June 20
(9) Police Citizens Review Board - June 25
Recommendation: Accept PCRB Report on Complaint #01-01.
(10) Public Art Advisory Committee - June 14
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New.
(1) Special Class C Liquor License for Jeffrey L. Currie dba Lou Henri,
630 Iowa Ave.
Renewals.
(2) Class C Liquor License for Vito's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Vito's, 118 E.
College St.
(3) Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Drugtown, 310 N. First
Ave.
(4) Class B Wine Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Drugtown, 310 N. First
Ave.
(5) Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Drugtown, 310 N. First
Ave.
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(6) Class C Liquor License for Green Room, Inc., dba Green Room, 509
S. Gilbert St.
(7) Class C Liquor License for Downtown Iowa City Entertainment, L.L.C.,
dba Malone's Irish Pub, 121 Iowa Ave.
(8) Resolution to issue Dancing Permit for Green Room, Inc., dba Green
Room, 509 S. Gilbert St.; Downtown Iowa City Entertainment, L.L.C.,
J<F_,y___.~dzba Malo~ Pub, 121 Iowa Ave.
Settingrings.
(1) CONSIDER A MOTION SETrING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR JULY 31 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY
CODE 1-5-1 AND 1-9-3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
IOWA CITY ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES AND PRECINCTS
OF THE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS IN IOWA CITY.
Comment: The new voting precinct and City Council district
boundaries reflecting population changes of the 2000 Census have
been drawn up and have been reviewed by the Johnson County
Commissioner of Elections. A map with the proposed boundaries
and a memorandum will be included in the July 26 Council packet.
New precinct boundaries become effective on January 15, 2002.
State law requires a public hearing and three readings of the
ordinance be done before September 1, 2001.
(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING TIME, DATE
(JULY 31) AND PLACE FOR HEARINGS ON
PROPOSED CIVIL PENALTIES OF $300.00 AGAINST COLLEGE
STREET NEWS, DEADWOOD TAVERN, GABE'S, PLAMOR
BOWLING INC., AND WAL-MART (STORE NO. 1721).
Comment: This Resolution sets the time, date and place for
hearings on proposed $300.00 civil penalties, authorized by Iowa
Code section 453A.22(2), against College Street News (d/b/a
College Street Oasis), 116 East College Street; Deadwood Tavern, 6
South Dubuque Street; Gabe's, 330 East Washington Street, Plamor
Bowling Inc., 1555 1st Avenue; and WaI-Mart (Store No. 1721), 1001
Highway I West. Iowa Code section 453A.22(2) authorizes a
$300.00 civil penalty against a retail cigarette permit holder whose
employee has been convicted of or pied guilty to selling or providing
tobacco to a minor.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
DATE: July 9, 2001
RE: Additions to Consent Calendar
2c (9)
Liquor License for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug #5078, 2425
Muscatine Ave.
2c (10)
Class B Wine Permit for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug #5078, 2425
Muscatine Ave.
2c(11)
Class C Beer Permit for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug #5078, 2425
Muscatine Ave.
2c(12) or-
Consider a Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba
Osco Drug #5078, 2425 Muscatine Ave.
2f (13)
Terry L. Stamper - Peninsula Neighborhood
2f (14)
Irvin Pfab -Welfare Law Heightens Need for Child Care
ITEM NO. 17B CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO A'R'EST A GUARANTY AND SHORT-
TERM FINANCING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, TERRY L. STAMPER HOLDINGS, L.L.C., AND THE
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION.
Comment: Under this agreement the Credit Union will provide the short
term financing to TLS that the City agreed to provide in its agreement with
TLS dated June 26, 2001 and the City will guarantee the loan. In the
event of default by TLS and payment by the City under the guaranty. as
under the original agreement the financed infrastructure and
improvements serve as collateral.
July 10, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 3
e. Resolutions.
ol-Iq5 (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA STATE
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME.
Comment: The Iowa Department of Economic Development has
agreed to provide the City of Iowa City $105,630 in funding for
supportive services for persons who are homeless. These funds will
be used in FY02 by the following local agencies: Domestic Violence
Intervention Program ($17,600), Four Oaks a.k.a. Youth Homes
($23,200), Emergency Housing Project ($35,000), Table to Table
($17,600), and Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship ($7,000). The
award also includes $5,230 to reimburse the City for its expenses in
administering this grant. This Emergency Shelter Grants Program
funding represents a 23% decrease from the FY01 allocation.
DI~ I~, (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE AND A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
421 CRESTVIEW AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property located at 421 Crestview
Avenue received assistance through the City's Housing
Rehabilitation Program totaling $22,000. The financing was in the
form of a low interest loan. The loan has been paid off; thus the lien
can now be released.
c>l-/~7 (3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF
LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 431 NORTH LUCAS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property located at 431 North Lucas
Street received assistance through the City's Housing Rehabilitation
Program for the amount of $11,000. The financing was in the form
of a ten-year depreciation loan. The terms of the lien have been
satisfied; thus the lien can now be released.
c~ / - / '~ ~ (4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE FOSTER ROAD AND
MORMON TREK BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING PROJECT.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
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(5) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00
CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM
HEMP CAT, 114 1/2 EAST COLLEGE STREET, PURSUANT TO
IOWA CODE SECTION 453A.22(2) (2001).
Comment: This Resolution accepts payment of a $300.00 civil
penalty, authorized by Iowa Code section 453A.22(2), from Hemp Cat,
114 ¼ East College Street. Section 453A.22(2) provides that a
$300.00 civil penalty will be assessed to a retail cigarette permit holder
when and if that permit holder's employee is convicted of or pleads
guilty to selling or providing tobacco to a minor. By making this
payment and signing the appropriate waiver, Hemp Cat waives its
statutory right to have a hearing on whether the civil penalty should be
assessed.
(6) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING
FROM GASBY'S, 1310 SOUTH GILBERT STREET, PURSUANT
TO IOWA CODE SECTION 453A.22(2) (2001).
Comment: This Resolution accepts payment of a $300.00 civil
penalty, authorized by Iowa Code section 453A.22(2), from Gasby's,
1310 South Gilbert Street. Section 453A.22(2) provides that a
$300.00 civil penalty will be assessed to a retail cigarette permit
holder when and if that permit holder's employee is convicted of or
pleads guilty to selling or providing tobacco to a minor. By making
this payment and signing the appropriate waiver, Gasby's waives its
statutory right to have a hearing on whether the civil penalty should
be assessed.
I (7) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING
FROM SUBURBAN AMOCO, 370 SCOTT COURT, PURSUANT
TO IOWA CODE SECTION 453A.22(2) (2001).
Comment: This Resolution accepts payment of a $300.00 civil
penalty, authorized by Iowa Code section 453A.22(2), from
Suburban Amoco, 370 Scott Court. Section 453A.22(2) provides
that a $300.00 civil penalty will be assessed to a retail cigarette
permit holder when and if that permit holder's employee is convicted
of or pleads guilty to selling or providing tobacco to a minor. By
making this payment and signing the appropriate waiver, Suburban
Amoco waives its statutory right to have a hearing on whether the
civil penalty should be assessed.
f. Correspondence.
(1) Jim Barrett - sidewalk replacement assistance
(2) Jim Barrett - Peninsula financing
(3) Sara Putney - smoking
(4) Eileen Fisher - smoking
(5) Justine Zimmer - Englert Theatre
(6) David Conley - tenant payment history
(7) Randall Bremner - faith based initiative
(8) Lisa Cochrane - age limit for bar entry
July 10, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 5
(9) Kathy Johnson - age limit for bar entry
(10) Loretta Gronewold - practice
(11 ) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner:
(a) Addition of 15 MIN LIMIT to current loading zone signs located
on Jefferson Street in front of Seashore Hall
(b) Change eight parking meters in the 400 Block of College Street
from 30 minutes to 2-hour terms
(12) Public Access TV - purchase of building
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
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Public Discussion will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council
Information" item.
ITEM NO. 4. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for July 31 on a resolution
approving the annexation of approximately 26.88 acres of property
located south and east of Scott Boulevard and Rochester Avenue, and
6.25 acres of property located east of Scott Boulevard and south of
Lower West Branch Road. (ANN99-00003)
Comment: At its June 21 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed annexation.
Staff recommended approval in a report dated June 7.
Act,on:
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
DATE: July 9, 2001
RE: Additions to Consent Calendar
2c (9)
Class E Liquor License for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug #5078, 2425
Muscatine Ave.
2c (10)
Class B Wine Permit for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug #5078, 2425
Muscatine Ave.
2c(11)
Class C Beer Permit for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug #5078, 2425
Muscatine Ave.
2c (12)
Consider a Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba
Osco Drug #5078, 2425 Muscatine Ave.
2f (13) re~
Terry L. Stareper- Peninsula Neighborhood
2f (14)
Irvm Pfab Welfare Law Heightens Need for Child Ca
ITEM NO. 17B CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A GUARANTY AND SHORT-
TERM FINANCING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, TERRY L. STAMPER HOLDINGS, L.L.C., AND THE
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION.
Comment: Under this agreement the Credit Union will provide the short
term financing to TLS that the City agreed to provide in its agreement with
TLS dated June 26, 2001 and the City will guarantee the loan. In the
event of default by TLS and payment by the City under the guaranty, as
under the original agreement the financed infrastructure and
improvements serve as collateral
July 10, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 6
b. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for July 31 on an ordinance to
rezone approximately 38.24 acres from Low Density Single Family, RS-5,
County Highway Commercial, CH, County Local Commercial, C1 and
County Multi-Family, R3A to Community Commercial, CC-2 (10.99
acres), Medium Density Single Family, RS-8 (21 acres), and Low Density
Single Family, RS-5 (6.25 acres) for property located east of Scott
Boulevard and south of Rochester Avenue and Lower West Branch
Road. (REZ99-00017)
Comment: At its June 21 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning,
subject to approval of a conditional zoning agreement that addresses the
general neighborhood design standards in the Northeast District Plan,
general conformance to the concept plan submitted with the application,
and the contribution of funds toward the reconstruction of Lower West
Branch Road. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions in a
report dated June 7.
Act.on: /
c. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for July 31 on a resolution
approving the annexation of approximately 95.2 acres of property located
north of Court Street, south of Lower West Branch Road, and east of
Hummingbird Lane / Scott Park Drive, and approximately 10 acres of
property located south of Lower West Branch Road and east of
Hummingbird Lane. (ANN01-00001)
Comment: At its June 21 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed annexation.
Staff recommended approval in a report dated June 7.
Action: (~,2~/~
d. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for July 31 on an ordinance to
rezone approximately 105.2 acres of property from, Suburban
Residential, County RS, to Low Density Single Family, RS-5 (45.06
acres) and Medium Density Single Family, RS-8 (60.13 acres), for
property located north of Court Street, south of Lower West Branch
Road, and east of Hummingbird Lane. (REZ01-00004)
Comment: At its June 21 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning,
subject to approval of a conditional zoning agreement that addresses the
general neighborhood design standards in the Northeast District Plan,
the contribution of funds toward the reconstruction of Lower West Branch
Road, and the dedication of sewer easements. Staff recommended
approval subject to conditions in a report dated June 7.
July 10, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 7
e. An ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Section 14-6E-8 Central
Business Zone, to allow dwellings on or below the ground floor of Historic
Landmark Buildings by special exception.
Comment: At its June 21 meeting by a vote of 2-5, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended that the amendment not be approved.
Staff recommended approval of the amendment in a memorandum
dated June 15. The amendment will allow consideration of alternative
uses for the Historic Library Building as well as other Historic Landmarks
in the CB-10 zone. The applicant requests expedited consideration.
(1) Public Hearing
(2) Consider an Ordinance (First Consideration)
f. Consider an' ging the zoning code by amending the
Planned Development Housing Overlay, OPDH-8, plan for Arbor Hill, an
8.2 acre 17-unit residential development, located north of Washington
Street on Arbor Hill Circle. (REZ01-00006) (Second Consideration)
Comment: At its May 3 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended
approval in an April 19 staff report.
g. Consider 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. (REZ01-00002). (Pass
and Adopt) ~m
Comment: At its eeting 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. At its May 17 meeting by a vote of 6-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of revisions to the Draft
Conditional Zoning Agreement. Staff recommended approval in a report
dated March 1.
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h. Consider an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning,"
Adicle E, entitled "Commercial and Business Zones," to allow municipally
owned, mixed-use parking facilities in the Central Business Support Zone
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Comment: At its April 19, 2001 i f nning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
rezoning. Staff recommended approval in a memo dated April 12, 2001.
i. Consider an ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately
0.83 acres from public (P) to Central Business (CB-10) located south of
Iowa Avenue between Linn Street and Gilbe~ Street. (REZ01-00005)
(Pass and Adopt) 9~ p~
Comment: At its April 19, 2001 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
rezoning. Staff recommended approval in a mpod dated March 15,
2001.
j. Consider an ordinance vacating an undeveloped potion of WooIf Avenue
from McLean Street south for a distance of 240 feet. (VAC97-00002)
(Pass and Adopt)
Comment: At its March 2, 2000, meeting, by a vote of 6-0-1, with Gibson
abstaining due to a potential conflict of interest, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed vacation, subject to
the retention of easements that may be needed for public and private
utilities, and subject to the disposition of the prope~y concurrent with the
final consideration of the ordinance to va~te. Staff recommended
approval subject to these conditions in a repo~ dated Mamh 2, 2000. A
purchase offer has now been received for this properly. Deferred June
13, 2000.
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July 10, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 9
ITEM NO. 5. CONVEYANCE OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL NO. 2000121 TO ACT, INC. IN
EXCHANGE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL NO.
2000122 TO CITY BY ACT, INC.
Comment: In accord with the Second Amendment to the Agreement between
the City and ACT, Inc., the City is deeding its interest in the former Captain
Irish Alignment back to ACT in exchange for ACT, Inc., deeding its interest in
the property comprising the preferred southerly alignment to the City. This
Resolution authorizes the City to convey Auditor's Parcel No. 2000121 to
ACT, Inc., in consideration for ACT conveying the property comprising the
realignment (Auditor's Parcel No. 2000122) to the City.
a.PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
o I - ~,o ,~, b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
Action:
ITEM NO. 6. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY PARK TRAILS,
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 involves the reconstruction and some rerouting of
most of the trail system within City Park. It also includes rebuilding and
widening the sidewalk on the north edge of Park Road, between the bridge
and the main entrance to the park. A small section of the roadway in lower
City Park will be slightly relocated. Approximately 5,500 lineal feet of trail will
be reconstructed and/or rerouted; the trail within the park will be 10 feet wide
to comply with AASHTO standards and the Park Road sidewalk will be
widened to eight feet. Estimated construction cost is $275,000 plus a
$20,000 add alternate for the Boys' Baseball service road. Funding for this
project comes from a variety of sources including G.O. Bonds, Road Use
Tax Funds and miscellaneous transfers.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
'~1- ,~b .~ b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
Act,on:
July 10, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 10
ITEM NO. 7. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HUNTERS RUN PARK,
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 result in the construction of a new 22-acre park in
Hunters Run Subdivision, just north of Duck Creek Drive and west of
Highway 218. Plans include trails, natural areas, a pond, a park shelter,
playground equipment and a substantial amount of landscaping, part of
which is to buffer sound from the highway. Four neighborhood meetings
were held to gain input from residents. Estimated construction cost is
$245,000. The funding source is G.O. Bonds.
a.PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b.CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
Action:
ITEM NO. 8. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "CI~
FINANCES, T~TION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE
OF FEES, ~TES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES" OF THE
CI~ CODE TO INCREASE WATER SERVICE AND FEES IN IOWA CI~,
IOWA. (FIRST CONSIDE~TION)
Comment: This ordinance increases the charge for meters and meter
reading devices by $50. This change in meter charges is necessa~ to
recover the cost of providing meters and meter reading devices for new
construction and/or a new expanded customer base.
July 10, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 11
ITEM NO. 9. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 8 OF THE
o l-~f '1~ CITY CODE ENTITLED "POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD" TO
DISTINGUISH, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACTUAL PRACTICE, BETWEEN
COMPLAINTS MADE TO THE BOARD AND COMPLAINTS MADE TO THE
IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO ALLOW THE BOARD TO
COMMENT ON OFFICER ACTION AND POLICE PRACTICES,
PROCEDURES AND WRI'R'EN POLICIES REGARDING AN INCIDENT
NOTWITHSTANDING ITS AFFIRMANCE OF THE POLICE CHIEF OR CITY
MANAGER'S REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REASONABLE BASIS
STANDARD OF REVIEW, AND ALLOWING THE BOARD TO REQUEST
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HOLD GENERAL INFORMATIONAL HEARINGS
REGARDING POLICE ACTIVITIES. (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: In accordance with the direction of the City Council, this ordinance
amends the PCRB ordinance to distinguish between complaints filed directly
with the PCRB and those filed with the Iowa City Police Department to bring
the ordinance in line with current practice, to allow the PCRB to comment on
officer action and police practices, procedures, and written policies regarding
an incident, notwithstanding its afffirmance of the Police Chief or City
Manager's report in accordance with the reasonable basis standard of review,
and allows the Board to request that the City Council hold general
informational hearings regarding police activities.
c>l-.~?'7 TAXATION, & FEES," CHAPTER 4 "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES,
CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE, TO
INCREASE WASTEWATER SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES IN IOWA
CITY, IOWA. (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: The proposed ordinance would increase wastewater service
charges by 5%. The effective date is for billings on and after August 1, 2001.
ITEM NO. 11. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVlNG AN INVITATION TO IOWA
9c> E, ARTISTS FOR THE IOWA SCULPTOR'S SHOWCASE.
Comment: The Public Art Advisory Committee is recommending that Iowa
artists be invited to submit proposals for the Iowa Sculptor's Showcase. The
sculpture pad for the Showcase is located in the planter on the Dubuque Street
leg of City Plaza. The showcase will feature Iowa artists and the sculpture
will be changed every June to coincide with the Iowa Arts Festival events.
The showcase will allow local artists to promote and sell their artwork. Artist
will receive an honorarium of $500 and the project will be funded through the
Public Art Program budget.
July 10, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 12
ITEM NO. 12. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
b I-90 ~o THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND KLDP INC. D/B/A ONE TWENTY SIX, FOR A SIDEWALK
CAFI~.
Comment: One Twenty Six, a restaurant located at 126 E. Washington St., is
requesting Council approval for a sidewalk caf6 in front of the establishment,
which will feature a raised platform and anchored fencing. The application has
been reviewed by staff and Design Review. This license application is the first
application for an elevated structure or platform on top of the sidewalk and
includes the requirement that the structure be removed from December 1
through March 1. A copy of the plan is included in Council packet.
ITEM NO. 13. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY KICKERS
SOCCER PARK PARKING LOT RESURFACING PROJECT.
Comment: Bids for this project were opened June 28, 2001, at 10:00 a.m.
The following bids, including alternates, were received:
L.L. Pelling Co., Iowa City $227,316.50
Cedar Valley Asphalt Co., Cedar Rapids $241,138.50
Shamrock Construction, Iowa City $254,108.15
Consultant's Estimate $299,700.00
The Parks and Recreation Director recommends awarding the bid to L. L.
Pelling Co. for the low bid of $227,316.50. The funding source is G.O.
Bonds.
Action:
July 10, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 13
ITEM NO. 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY AN
UNDEVELOPED PORTION OF WOOLF AVENUE FROM MCLEAN
STREET SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 240 FEET TO CRAIG SYROP,
ANNE SADLER, M. ALICE SAHS, AND MARITA MCGURK EICHER, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR JULY 31,
2001.
Comment: On July 10, 2001, the City Council will consider pass and adoption
of an ordinance vacating an undeveloped portion of WooIf Avenue from
McLean Street South for a distance of 240 feet, subject to City retention of a
blanket Sanitary and Storm Sewer Easement over the vacated property.
Craig Syrop and Anne Sadler, as owners of adjacent property, have offered
the sum of $1,032 for the easterly one-half of the vacated property. M. Alice
Sahs, as the owner of adjacent property, has offered the sum of $516 for the
southerly one-haif of the westerly one-half of the vacated property. Marira
McGurk Eicher, as the owner of adjacent property, has offered the sum of
$516 for the northerly one half of the westerly one-half of the vacated
property. The amounts offered are consistent with the fair market valuation
listed on the assessment rolls for comparable properties. This Resolution
declares the City Council's intent to convey the above property to Dr. Syrop,
Ms. Sadler, Ms. Sahs, and Ms. Eicher, and sets a public hearing on the
proposed conveyance for July 31, 2001.
Action:
ITEM NO. 15. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY
HOME LOCATED AT 1605 DICKENSON LANE AND SE'FI'ING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR JULY 31, 2001.
Comment: The Iowa City Housing Authority, under its Affordable Dream Home
Program, proposes to sell 1605 Dickenson Lane. The amount of the sale will
be $135,000, which is $2,000 less than the appraised value of the home. The
funding source, federal HOME funds, limits the purchase price to a maximum
of $135,000. The family began receiving Section 8 rental assistance through
the Iowa City Housing Authority in June 2000, paying only $110 per month
toward rent. The family now pays the full rental amount of $750 per month and
has saved $3,000 for the down payment on their new home. The family
received a written commitment for a mortgage from a local bank in the amount
of $108,000. The City will provide a second mortgage for the remaining
$24,000. This sale will provide the opportunity for a low-income family to obtain
ownership of their own home.
July 10, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 14
ITEM NO. 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN
~ I o THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AND THE CONFIDENTIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE
PAY PLAN BY DELETING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT TO THE POLICE
CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD (PCRB).
Comment: This resolution is on the agenda after discussion by the City
Council on June 11 and June 25.
Act,on: . ,,
ITEM NO. 17/~ CONSIDER A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $40,000,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF
REVENUE BONDS (ACT, INC. PROJECT) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND
DECLARING AN OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE.
Comment: The City has been requested to issue revenue bonds on behalf
of ACT, Inc. for the expansion of its research facility. Council approval of the
Memorandum of Agreement obligates ACT, Inc. the payment of revenue
bonds and al costs paid by the City for the issuance of said bonds. The
resolution also provides for ACT, Inc. to be reimbursed from the revenue
bond proceeds expenditures occurring prior to the issuance of the bonds.
Staff memorandum included in Council packet. Correspondence included in
Council packet.
Act.on:
ITEM NO. 18. PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 19. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
a. Council appointment to S.E.A.T.S. Para-Transit Advisory Committee.
ITEM NO. 20. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
Previously-Announced.
a. Housing and Community Development - Three vacancies to fill a
three-year term September `1,200'1 - September 1, 2004 (Term expires
for Gretchen Schmuch, Lucia-Mai Page, April Gutting) (3 male and 3
females currently serve.)
Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, 200'1.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
DATE: July 9, 2001
RE: Additions to Consent Calendar
2c (9)
Class E Liquor License for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug #5078, 2425
Muscatine Ave.
2c (10)
Class B Wine Permit for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug #5078, 2425
Muscatine Ave.
2c (11)
Class C Beer Permit for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug #5078, 2425
Muscatine Ave.
2c (12)
Consider a Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba
Osco Drug #5078, 2425 Muscatine Ave.
2f (13)
Terry L. Stareper- Peninsula Neighborhood
2f (14)
Irvin Pfab - Welfare Law Heightens Need for Child Care
ITEM NO. 17B CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
c> l ~ O l,~ AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATI'EST A GUARANTY AND SHORT-
TERM FINANCING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, TERRY L. STAMPER HOLDINGS, L.L.C., AND THE
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION.
Comment: Under this agreement the Credit Union will provide the shod
term financing to TLS that the City agreed to provide in its agreement with
TLS dated June 26, 2001 and the City will guarantee the loan. In the
improvements serve as collateral. ~ '
July 10, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 15
b. Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term
ending January 1, 2003 (Mettle Thomopulos resigned.) (3 males and 5
females currently serve.)
Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2001
c. Police Citizens Review Board - Two vacancies to fill a four-year term
September 1, 2001 - September 1, 2005 (Term expires for Paul Hoffey,
Leah Cohen) (3 male and 0 females currently serve.)
Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2001
d. Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term ending January 1, 2002 in addition to a four-year term January 1,
2002 - January 1, 2006 (Barbara Endel resigned) (6 male and 2 females
currently serve.)
Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 15, 2001.
ITEM NO. 21. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM NO. 22. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a. City Attorney.
b. City Clerk.
c. City Manager.
ITEM NO. 23. ADJOURNMENT.
City Council Meeting Schedule and J.,ys, 200~
Tentative Work Session Agendas
July 9 Monday
6:30p SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:35p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
· Review Zoning Items
· Review Agenda Items
· Council Appointment: SEATS Paratransit Advisory Committee
· Traffic Calming: Evaluation of Northside Alley and Reevaluation of Ridgewood
Drive Alley Speed Humps
· Long-Term Deer Management Plan
· PATV Facility Funding Request
· Council Time
July 10 Tuesday
7:00p SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Harvat Haft
July 30 Monday
6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Harvat Hall
July 31 Tuesday
7:00p SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Hatvat Haft
August 20 Monday
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Hatvat Hall
August 21 Tuesday
7:00p FORMALCOUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Harvat Hall
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Dog Park Airport North Commercial Area Agreement
Downtown Historic Preservation Survey Sidewalks
Downtown Dumpster Permitting