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Iowa City
City Council Agenda
Regular Formal
August 23., 2003. 7:00 p.m. ~'/~
Emma 3. Harvat Hall - Civic Center
43.0 E. Washington Street
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ITEM NO. 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
ITEM NO. 2. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS.
b. G vernment Finance Offi~ssociation Ce~ificate of Excellence
OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting of July 31,
published subject to corrections, as recommended by the CiW Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Iowa City Airpo~ Commission - July 19
(2) Iowa City Board of Adjustment - July 11
(3) iowa City Public Libra~ Board of Trustees - June 28
(4) Iowa City PubXic A~ Adviso~ Committee - August 2
(5) Parks and Recreation Commission - July 11
(6) Planning and Zoning Commission - July 19
(7) Planning and Zoning Commission - August 2
c. Motions.
(1) CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $23,642,966.68 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1
THROUGH JULY 31, 2001~ AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT. DISBURSEMENTS
ARE PUBLISHED AND PERMANENTLY RETAINED IN THE CI~
CLERK'S OFFICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE CODE.
d.Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New.
(1) Class C Beer Permit for Michael Zeadow dba College Street
Oasis, 110 E. College Street.
August 21, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 2
Renewals.
(2) Class C Beer Permit for A & J Mini Mart, Inc., dba A & J Mini Mart,
2153 ACT Circle.
(3) Class C Beer Permit for L & M Mighty Shop, Inc., dba L & M Mighty
Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington St.
(4) Class B Wine Permit for L & M Mighty Shop, Inc., dba L & M
Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington St.
(5) Class E Liquor License for Aajaxxx Liquor Store, Inc., dba Aajaxxx
Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St.
(6) Class B Wine Permit for Aajaxxx Liquor Store, Inc., dba Aajaxxx
Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St.
(7) Class C Beer Permit for Aajaxxx Liquor Store, Inc., dba Aajaxxx
Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St.
(8) Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, Inc., dba George's
Buffet, 312 E. Market St.
(9) Class B Wine Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society dba
New Pioneer Co Op Fresh Food Market, 22 S. Van Buren St.
(10) Class C Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society dba
New Pioneer Co Op Fresh Food Market, 22 S. Van Buren St.
(11 ) Special Class C Liquor License for The Cottage of Iowa City, Inc.,
dba The Cottage Bakery & Caf~, 14 S. Linn St.
e. Setting Public Hearings.
(1) CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
SEPTEMBER 11 ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO IOWA
CITY'S 2001-2006 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (A.K.A. CITY STEPS).
Comment: A public hearing will be held to provide citizens an
opportunity to request changes or amendments to Iowa City's 2001-
2006 Consolidated Plan (CITY STEPS). A staff memorandum on this
issue is included in the Council packet.
(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
o1',,~-5~c SEPTEMBER 11 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS BLOOMINGTON
STREET BOOSTER STATION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: This project involves construction of a booster (pumping)
station at the Bloomington Street water storage reservoir. The
booster station will maintain flow and pressure in the water
distribution system and is a necessary result of the discontinued use
of the Madison Street water treatment facility.
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(3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
SEPTEMBER 11 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE JOHNSON STREET SANITARY SEWER 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 consists of improvements to the sanitary
sewer in the vicinity of the intersection of Johnson and Court Streets.
This repair work is necessary to separate the sanitary and storm
sewer systems.
(4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SE'I'I'ING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
SEPTEMBER 11 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE HICKORY HILL PARK TRAILS
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE PARKS & RECREATION
DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
Comment: This project entails the construction of nearly three miles
of trails, including a number of pedestrian bridges, in Hickory Hill
Park. The trails will be constructed of crushed limestone material;
will be six feet in width; and will meet all standards to comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A great deal of public input
was received during the planning process, particularly from the
Friends of Hickory Hill and the Johnson County Coalition for Persons
(1) CONSIDER MOTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON
COUNTY ALLOWING SELECTED TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS TO
VOTE WITH SELECTED IOWA CITY PRECINCTS.
This agreement allows township voters the ability to vote at a nearby
location and meets the intent of provisions in Chapter 49.6 granting
cities and counties the power to combine townships and city precincts
as long as the population foes not exceed 3500 and the combined
precinct is wholly within a legislative district. Township voters will vote
separate township ballots and are not eligible to vote in City of Iowa
City municipal elections.
(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING PROJECT, PHASE II.
Comment: This phase includes the new building, additional site work,
and recycling and reclamation areas. See Engineer's Report.
(3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
TRANSIT PARKING LOT RESURFACE PROJECT.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
DATE: August 20, 2001
RE: Addition to Consent Calendar 8/21
ITEM NO. 4e(5) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 11 ON PLANS, SPECIFICA-
ol- ,15'7 TIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SENIOR CENTER
BUILDING ENVELOPE WATER PROOFING PROJECTS,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: The project will involve replacing the cap stones
and tuck pointing the deteriorated grout and caulking around
the parapet and repairing the lintels around the windows in
the Senior Center Building before the heating season of
2001-2002.
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(4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
ol.,~Sol TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO A'R'EST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE AND A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
410 NORTH LUCAS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property located at 410 North Lucas
Street received assistance through the City's Rental Rehabilitation
Program totaling $16,300. The financing was in the form of a ten-
year declining balance loan. The remaining balance of the loan has
been paid off; thus the lien can now be released.
(5) CONSIDER A RESOUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
~l-' ,-~,0 AND THE CITY CLERK TO A'I'FEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS
BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1648 BURNS AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Comment: Hills Bank and Trust Company, Iowa City, Iowa has
requested that the City approve a Subordination Agreement for 1648
Burns Avenue. On April 3, 2000, the owners of the property received
a loan from the City of Iowa City Downpayment Assistance Program
for a total of $3,000. Hills Bank and Trust Company is about to
finance a first mortgage to the property owner for the amount of
$100,800. The property is appraised for more than $112,000 which
provides enough equity to cover the City's second lien position, which
was it's original position.
(6) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
o/~ ,~(,,J AND THE CITY CLERK TO A'I'I'EST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2635 WESTWINDS DRIVE #4, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 2635 Westwinds
Drive #4 received assistance through the City's Dowpayment
Assistance Program for the amount of $3,000. The financing was in
the form of a conditional occupancy loan. The loan was paid off
August 1, 2001; thus the lien can now be released.
(7) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
D/- ,~'~,o~ AND THE CITY CLERK TO AI'I'EST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE AND A SECOND
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1351 FIRST AVENUE SOUTH, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property located at 1351 First Avenue
South received assistance through the City's Downpayment Assistance
Program for the amount of $11,000. The financing was in the form of a
conditional occupancy loan. The loan was paid off on July 26, 2001;
thus the lien can now be released.
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(, ~, (8) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2450 RUSHMORE DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 2450 Rushmore Drive
received assistance through the City's Downpayment Assistance
Program for the amount of $2,004. The financing was in the form of
a conditional occupancy loan. The loan was paid off on August 13,
~ 2001' thus the lien can now be released.
g. Correspondence.
(1) 358 CAF~ postcards - smoking [all available in City Clerk's Office]
(2) Abbie Gould - smoking
(3) Jeff Wilson - smoking
(4) Linda and Douglas Behrendt - smoking
(5) Leslie Weber - smoking
(6) Judy and Bill Gilliam - smoking
(7) Joan Foley - smoking
(8) Matthew Clegg - smoking
(9) Kay Seery - smoking
(10) Wayne Johnson - smoking
(11 ) Tracy Kittrell - smoking
(12) Tamara Schoenbaum - smoking
(13) Dr. Pete Wallace - smoking
(14) John Kammermeyer - smoking
(15) Christopher Squier - smoking
(16) Renee Gould - smoking
(17) Julie Muskovich - smoking
(18) Robert Dostal- leaves and snow
(19) Joyce Barrett- Pearson's
(20) Matthew Lage - Pearson's
(21) Forrest Meggers - Pearson's
(22) Carolyn Zaiser - Pearson's
(23) Jane Meggers - Pearson's [staff response included]
(24) Dave Moore - parking near Library
(25) Justine Zimmer - Englert [2]
(26) Cory Sroufe - Iowa City Insights [staff response included]
(27) Kristin Johnson - shelter for gay and bisexual youth
(26) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner - installation of stop signs on
Rul.spert Road
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
DATE: August 20, 2001
RE: Additions to Consent Calendar 8/21
ITEM NO. 4g(1 ) UPDATE: 425 CAFI~ postcards submitted (139 County, 286.
City)
4g(29) Rita Sterler - smoking
4g(30) John & Carol Ries - Highland Avenue
4g(31 ) Nancy Slach - smoking
4g(32) Cindy Opitz - smoking
4g(33) John Ries - Highland Avenue
4g(34) Delores Fate - smoking
4g(35) Diane Schweer - smoking
4g(36) John Stamler - smoking
4g(37) Joseph Hill - smoking
4g(38) Joanne Madsen - smoking
4g(39) Dave & Ann McLaughlin - smoking
4g(40) Valerie Chick - smoking
4g(41 ) Gail Crowe - smoking
4g(42) David Gould - smoking
4g(43) John Solow-smoking
August21,2001
Agenda additions
Page 2
4g(44) Kim Ostler - smoking
4g(45) Sarah Swisher - Charter amendments
4g(46) Letter from (9) former Mayors: Charter amendments
4g(47) Carol deProsse - Charter amendments
4g(48) Beverly Hill - smoking
4g(49) Harry & Billie Norris - smoking
August 21, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 6
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. 6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for September 11 on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Article O, Sign Regulations, to
permit canopy roof signs.
Comment: At its August 2 meeting by a vote of 7-0 the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended
approval in a memorandum dated July 27.
Action:
b. Public hearing on an ordinance to rezone approximately 30.11 acres of
property from Rural Residential, RR-1, to Sensitive Areas Overlay - Low
Density Single Family Residential, OSA-5, located at the west end of
Bristol Drive. (REZ01-00011 )
Comment: At its July 19 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning.
Staff recommended approval in a report dated June 21.
c. Consider an ordinance amending the Zoning CodF,/Section 14-6E-8
Central Business Zone, to allow dwellings on or below the ground floor of
Historic Landmark Buildings by special exception. (Pass and Adopt)
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.
Act,on:
August 21, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 7
d. Consider a resolution approving the voluntary annexation agreement
between the City of Iowa City and certain property owners in Johnson
County and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest said
agreement.
Comment: This agreement addresses the future voluntary annexation of
properties on and near Hummingbird Lane in Johnson County and
provides for certain accommodations by the City for the property owners.
A memorandum regarding the staff's position on this agreement is
included in Council packet.
l e. Consider a resoluti
acres of property located south and east of Scott Boulevard and
Rochester Avenue, and 6.22 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.
Action: ,, ,,
f. Consider 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 (6.22 acres) for
property located east of Scott Boulevard and south of Rochester Avenue
and Lower West Branch Road. (REZ99-00017) (First Consideration)
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.
Action: / / c
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g. 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.
(1) Public Hearing (continued July 31)
=,t .- a/,=/,, (2) Consider a Resolution Approving
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h. Rezoning approximately 105.2 acres of property from, Suburban
Residential, County RS, to Low Density Single Family, RS-5 (45.08 ~
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.
(1) Public Hearing (continued July 31 )
(2) Consider an Ordinance (First Consideration)
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i. 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)
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. 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. Deferred July 10 ,a~,, July 31.
Act,on/ .
~-~ j. Consider a resolution approving final plat of
Development, a 57.13 acre, 17-1ot commercial subdivision with ~o
outlots located west of Riverside Drive and south of Highway 1. (SUB00-
0021 )
Comment: At its October 5, 2000 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the final plat, subject
to approval of legal papers prior to Council consideration. Legal papers
have been approved. Staff recommended approval in a repo~ dated
October 3, 2000. Staff recommends that Item 10 (Aviation Commerce
Park Financing Agreement) be taken out of order and considered prior to
consideration of this item. Deferred July 31.
Action: Z~~~ ~/~ _
e~ - 2~ ~ k. Consider a resolution approving the final plat of Village Green Pa~ XVIII,
a 9.54 acre, 3-lot residential subdivision with 2 outlots Io~ted west of
Scott Boulevard and south of Village Road. ~ ~~ ~)
Comment: At its August 2 meeting by a vote of 7-0 ning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to approval of legal
papers and construction drawings. Legal papers are being reviewed by
the City Attorney's Office. Construction plans have been approved. Staff
recommended approval in a repo~ dated August 2.
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I. Consider a resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of Saltzman
Subdivision, a 2.8 acre, 3-lot commercial subdivision located east of
Riverside Drive south of Benton Street.
Comment: At its August 2 meeting by a vote of 7-0 the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to approval of legal
papers prior to Council Consideration. Legal papers are being reviewed
by the City Attorney's office. Staff recommended approval in a
memorandum dated July 12.
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE
SEATING PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURI~ TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CI~ CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR
RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Comment: This is the first phase of an additional improvement to the
Riverside Festival Stage in City Park. It is a cooperative effo~ with Riverside
Theatre and entails the excavation and concrete work necessa~ to prepare
the area for permanent seating. Once this phase is completed, Riverside
Theatre will purchase and install the seats. Funding sources include GO
Bonds and contributions from Riverside Theatre. Estimated construction
cost is $110,000.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
~1 - 3 '70 b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
Action:
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ITEM NO. 8. ORDINANCES AMENDING SECTION 1-9-3B OF CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF IOWA CITY, ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE VOTING
PRECINCTS IN IOWA CITY; AND AMENDING SECTION 1-5-1 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, ESTABLISHING THE VOTING
PRECINCTS THAT COMPRISE THE THREE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
Comment: Precinct boundaries become effective January 15, 2002, and do
not affect this November's election. Precincts are required to follow state
house and senate district boundaries; precincts plans are required to be
established by ordinance following a required public hearing; and approved
plans must be submitted to the Secretary of State before September 1, 2001.
If a plan is not submitted, the Secretary of State will redraw the plans and
may assess the cost to the City.
o l-~q~O a. CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1-9-3B (PASS &
ADOPT)
~ ~ I b. CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1-5-1 (PASS & ADOPT)
ITEM NO. 9. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "CI~
01-~5) 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. (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: This ordinance increases the charge for metera and meter
reading devices by $50. This change in meter charges is necessa~ to
recover the cost of providing metera and meter reading devices for new
construction and/or a new expanded customer base.
August 21,200'1 City of Iowa City Page '12
ITEM NO. 10. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
c,l-.P~,q THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE AVIATION COMMERCE PARK
v-~ FINANCING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
,..,,,AND THE IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The Airport Commission, as the manager of an approximate 54
~ d~ acre tract adjacent to the Iowa City Airport, desires to develop said property
' to establish seventeen commercial/industrial lots and two outlots. To
develop said property, certain infrastructure needs to be constructed and
installed to support the development, and the costs of such infrastructure
exceed the annual operations budget of the Airport Commission. In an effort
to bolster the City's tax base and enable the Commission to become
financially self-sufficient from City property tax supported subsidies and the
general fund, the City and Airport Commission have negotiated an
agreement under which the City will provide the Commission with funds for
the installation of necessary infrastructure and the Commission will
reimburse the City from revenue realized from the development. This
Resolution authorizes the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the
Aviation Commerce Park Financing Agreement between the City and the
Commission for the development of the North Airport Development.
Deferred July 31. This item should be taken out of order and considered prior
to consideration of item 6j (final plat of the Nodh Airport Development).
Action:
ITEM NO. 11. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO N AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATrEST
A CONTRACT FOR CONST CTiON OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
ROBERT A. LEE RECREA ON CENTER HVAC INSTALLATION AND
BOILER REPLACEMENT P OJECT.
~'~ Comment: The bid o ning for this project will be on Monday, August 20 at
c,_p._~-~'' 2:00 p.m. After bi have been reviewed, a recommendation for award will
be made to Co cil their August 20 Work Session. Engineer's estimate is
ITEM NO. 12. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE GIFT OF ARTWORK
o1-,~-5~ FROM INA LOEWENBERG, CONSISTING OF TWO PHOTOGRAPHIC
PORTRAITS OF NANCY SEIBERLING, TO THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART
COLLECTION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT WITH THE ARTIST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF SAME.
Comment: The Public Art Advisory Committee at their meeting of August 2,
2001 recommended by a vote of 6~0 to accept the portraits of Nancy
Seiberling offered as a gift by Ina Loewenberg, to be hung in the North
Addition of the Civic Center.
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Resolutian rejecting bids received on August 20, 2001
City af lawa City Rabert A. Lee Recreatian HVAO Installatian and
Bailer Replacement Praject
Comment: The project will involve replacing the existing boilers with
new energy efficient units before the heating season of
2001-2002 and installing a HVAC system in the
gymnasium of the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center. The
bid opening for this project was held on August 20, 2001
at 2:00 p.m. The following bids were received:
RM Boggs, Inc.
North Liberty, IA $396,000 [base bid]
Ace Refrigeration $258,000 [base bid]
Engineer's Estimate $168,000
August 21, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 13
ITEM NO. 13. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE
AND FA(~ADE TO BUFFALO WILD WINGS IN THE OLD CAPITOL TOWN
CENTER ON CLINTON STREET.
Comment: The Design Review Committee met and reviewed the application
for the exterior signage and fac~ade for the Buffalo Wings at 210 Clinton
Street in the Old Capitol Town Center. With a consensus vote of 5-0, the
committee recommends to approve the application.
ITEM NO. 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND
INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY DELETING ONE HALF-TIME
MAINTENANCE WORKER II PUBLIC HOUSING POSITION AND ADDING
ONE-HALF TIME HOUSING ASSISTANT POSITION AND AMENDING THE
AFSCME PAY PLAN BY DELETING THE POSITION OF MAINTENANCE
WORKER II PUBLIC HOUSING.
Comment: This resolution eliminates the one-half time position of
Maintenance Worker II in the Housing Authority and replaces it with one-half
time position of Housing Assistant. This change is necessary to meet the
increased in client services and in particular to address the increase in client
traffic to the Housing Authority since its relocation to the Civic Center. The
Maintenance Worker II position has been vacant this past year because
public housing maintenance is being contracted. The cost of this change is
calculated at $1,002.40 and is funded through federal funds received from
the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
ITEM NO. 15. CONSIDER A MOTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION, INC. FOR
PARTIAL FUNDING OF A PROGRAM FACILITY AT 730 S. DUBUQUE
STREET.
Comment: The City will provide $125,000 from the $.50 per month per
subscriber pass-through revenue which is collected for the purpose of
enhancing cable television local access services. PATV provides public
access and community programming of Public Access Channel 2. This
funding represents approximately one-third of the total project cost. The City
will hold a lien on the property in the amount of $125,000 and will be in a
second position behind the mortgage lending institution.
Action:
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ITEM NO. 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT CERTAIN FUNDRAISING
~,l,,f, ACTIVITIES BY CITY OF IOWA CITY EMPLOYEES SERVE A PUBLIC
PURPOSE.
Comment: State law requires that public employees, including employee
groups or organizations, may use public property or facilities for charitable
purposes such as fundraising only if it is determined that this will fulfill some
public purpose. This resolution specifies criteria for determining such public
purpose. Solicitation by firefighters during the annual MDA Labor Day
fundmiser, the "Shop with a Cop" event, and "The City Cares" holiday project
undertaken by City employees are examples of past events of this nature.
Action: ~
ITEM NO. 17. PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 18. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
a. Parks and Recreation Commission - One appointment 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.)
ITEM NO. 19. CITY COU~ORMATION.
ITEM NO. 20. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a. City Attorney.
b. City Clerk.
c. City Manager.
ITEM NO. 21. ADJOURNMENT.
City Council Meeting Schedule and August~6,200~
Tentative Work Session Agendas
August 20 Monday
6:30p SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Harvat Hall
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
· Review Zoning Items
· Review Agenda Items
· Council Appointment: Parks and Recreation Commission (1)
· Highland Avenue Traffic Calming
· Sidewalks - First Avenue
· Hickory Hill Trail Project Presentation
· Smoking in Restaurants
· Charter Amendments Update
· Meeting Schedule
· Council Time
August 21 Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Hatvat Hall
September 3 Monday
CITY OFFICES CLOSED - LABOR DAY
September 5 Wednesday
4:00p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Coralville Council Chambers
· Joint Meeting with JC Board of Supervisors, IC School Board, and
Cities of Coralville and North Liberty
September 10 Monday
6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Hatvat Hall
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Dog Park Airport North Commercial Area Agreement
Downtown Historic Preservation Survey Sidewalks
Regulation of Wetlands City Web Site