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City Council Agenda
Special Formal
October 8, 2001 - 7:00 p.m.
Emma 3. Harvat Hall - Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street www.icgov.org
ITEM NO. 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
ITEM NO. 2. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS.
a. SAVE Today - October 10 -.~.~'f
b. Fire Prevention Week - October 7-13
c._ "Change Your Clock, Chan§e Your Batt~ y" Day Octobor 28--
ITEM NO. 3. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
ORAMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for special meetings of September 25
and September 27, published subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions. (1) Board of Appeals - September 10
(2) Housing and Community Development Commission - August 16
(3) Housing and Community Development Commission - August 30
(4) Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - August 23
(5) Parks and Recreation Commission - September 5
(6) Planning and Zoning Commission - September 6
(7) Telecommunications Commission - July 9
Recommendation: Issue $125,000 in pass-through funds to PATV
for a facility.
(8) Telecommunications Commission - July 23
(9) Telecommunications Commission - July 30
Recommendation: Pursue the agreement with PATV.
c.Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals.
(1) Class C Liquor License for Herro, Inc., dba The Alley Cat, 13 S. Linn
St.
(2)Class C Liquor License for HMDS Inc., dba Grizzly's South Side
Pub, 1210 Highland Ct.
(3) Outdoor Service Area for HMDS Inc., dba Grizzly's South Side Pub,
1210 Highland Ct.
October 8, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 2
(4) Class C Liquor License for Hilltop Tavern, Ltd., dba The Hilttop
Lounge, 1100 N. Dodge St.
(5) Class C Beer Permit for R S N V, Inc., dba Russ Amoco Service,
305 N. Gilbert St.
(6) Class C Beer Permit for Nordstrom Oil Company, dba Sunset
Handimart, 1410 Willow Creek Dr.
(7) Refund a portion of a Class B Beer Permit for Landis Management,
Inc., dba Duds N Suds, 5 Sturgis Drive
d. Setting Public Hearings.
(1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SE'I'I'ING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR OCTOBER 23 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST OF
CONSTRUCTION OF A UNIVERSAL DESIGN SINGLE FAMILY
HOME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME
OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: This project involves the construction of a Universal
Design Single Family Home under the Housing Authority's Affordable
Dream Home Opportunities Program. This home will be a three-
bedroom ranch, affordable and fully accessible and usable by all
people to the greatest extent possible, not withstanding their level of
ability or disability. The construction of this home will be provide the
opportunity for the community to learn about universal design
products and building spaces that are usable by all, while
demonstrating that a accessibility need not increase costs or result in
special, clinical or different looking buildings. Upon completion of the
Universal Design Home, it would be the Housing Authority's intention
to place it on the 2002 Parade of Homes.
-~ (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETrING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
OCTOBER 23 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE RECREATION AND CIVIC CENTER
HVAC AND PLUMBING REPLACEMENT 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: The project will include replacing a number of HVAC
[Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning] Units at the Civic Center and
Recreation Center and also replacing the Scotch Marine Boilers at the
Recreation Center. This is a multi-phased project updating and
replacing systems, units and controls and will provide improved
energy efficiency.
e. Resolutions.
(1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE PHASE II PROJECT.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
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~l-- :~lJo (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
HIGHWAY 6 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVERPASS PROJECT [STP-
U -3715(14--70-52].
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
ol - '~ I '~ (3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
o~- '~'~ (4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
PROJECT.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
o ~ ~ 2, Is (5) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN,
AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR STONE BRIDGE
ESTATES PART ONE, AND DECkRING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Comment: See Engineer's Repo~.
f. Correspondence.
(1) John Neff: Johnson County Jail Statistics
(2) Cindy Adam: Parking
(3) Elizabeth Koppes: Nuisance Ordinance
(4) Katie Anthony: Landlord Commiffee
(5) David Tingwald: 73OT Traffic Calming
(6) Julia Sweetser: Suppo~ for Coralville
(7) Dawn Mueller: Suppo~ for Muslim Community
(8) Marsha Paulsen Peters: Smoking
(9) Pediatric Associates of Iowa City & Coralville: Smoking
(10) Julie Phye: Alcohol
(11 ) Caroline Dieterie: ChaSer Amendments Special Meeting
(12) Mem0mndum from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation
of NO PARKING, STOPPING, OR ST~DING Signs on
Southlawn Drive in the Vicinity of Lucas Elementa~ School
(13) Memorandum from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner:
Installation of a Parking Meter on the South Side of Cou~ Street
be~een Capitol Street and Madison Street
(14) Earlene Davison Gigliemno and James Giglierano: Nuisance
Ordinance
(15)Carol DeProsse: Amendment Documents [previously distributed]
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
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TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
DATE: October 8, 2001
RE: Additions to 10/8 agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM NO. 3f Correspondence
(16) Todd Kratz - Council
(17) Caroline Dieterie - Brothers Bar & Grill advertisement
October 8, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 4
ITEM NO. 4. PUBLIC DISCUSSION (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM]
Public Discussion will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council
Information" item.
ITEM NO. 5. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for October 23 on an
ordinance to rezone approximately 3.07 acres from Medium Density
Multifamily, RM-20, to Medium Density Single Family, RS-8, located at
747 W. Benton Street. (REZ01-00013)
Comment: At its September 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
rezoning. Staff recommended approval in a report date August 31.
Correspondence included in Council packet.
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b. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for October 23
ordinance to fezone approximately 6.15 acres from Intensive
Commercial, C1-1, to Community Commercial, CC-2, located at
Comment: The proposed mzoning would allow a gmce~ store or other
retail uses in the Scot-Six Industrial Park. At its September 20 meeting,
by a vote of 6-1 (Shannon voting in the negative), the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed mzoning.
Staff recommended denial in a repo~ dated August 31. Correspondence
included in Council packet.
c. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for October 23 on an
ordinance to mzone approximately 24.12 acres from Interim
Development Single-Family, ID-RS, to Sensitive Areas Overlay Low
Density Single-Family, ' '
Comment: At its September 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval, subject to no building
permits being issued until the extension of First Avenue is open to traffic.
Staff recommended approval in a mpo~ dated September 6.
October 8, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 5
d, Consider a motion setting a public hearing for October 23 on a rezoning
ordinance to amend the OPDH plan for Village Green Part XVIII to permit
nine additional residential units on 4.33 acres of property located west of
Scott Boulevard and south of Wellington Drive. (REZ01-00018)
Comment: It is anticipated that the Planning and Zoning Commission will
make a recommendation on this item at its October 4 meeting. Staff
recommended approval of the amended OPDH plan in a report dated
September 20.
Action: ~__,.,l~ ' / ~
e. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for November 13 on an
ordinance to rezone 1.38 acres from High Density Multi-Family
Residential, RM-44, to Medium Density Multi-Family Residential, RM-20
for property located at 1045-1075 W. Benton St[eet. (REZ01-00020)
Comment: This public hearing is being considered at the request of
members of the Harlocke-Weeber Neighborhood Association. The
Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the rezoning request at
their October 18 and November 1 meetings. Correspondence included in
Council packet.
Act,o.:
f. An ordinance to rezone a atel 14. acres of pro
Densi~ Single Family Residential, RS-5, and Planned Development
Overlay - Low Density Single Family Residential, OPDH-5, to OPDH-5,
for approximately 14.07 acres of properly Io~ted south of Village Road
and noah of Wintergreen Drive. (REZ01-00014) b,,
Comment: At its September 6 meeting, by a vote of ~lanning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning.
Staff recommended approval in a repo~ dated August 16. The Council
set the public hearing on this item for Odober 8, but proper noti~ was not
published; therefore, the hearing must be reset.
(1) Public Hearing (do not open)
(2) Consider a Motion Setting Public Hearing for October 23
October 8, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 6
g. Consider an ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Article O, Sign
Regulations, to permit canopy roof signs. (Second Consideration)
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.
~ dr h. Consider 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 ) (Pass and adopt)
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.
Act,o.: C t
i. Consider a resolution approving the final plat of a Resubdivision of Lot
236, Washington Park Addition, Pa~ 11 (Arbor Hill), an 8.02 acre, 2-lot
residential subdivision located noah of Washington Street, east of Green
Mountain Drive. (SUB01-00017)
Comment: At its September 6 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the final plat, subject to
approval of legal papers and construction plans prior to City Council
consideration. Legal papers and construction plans are under review.
Staff reammended approval in a repo~ dated September 6. Deferred
September 25.
j. Consider a resolution approving the pmlimina~ and final plat of Sal~man
Subdivision, a 2.8-acre, 3-lot commercial subdivision located east of
Rivemide Drive south of Benton Street. (SUB01-00011 )
Comment: At its August 2 meeting by a vote of 7-0 the Planning and
Zoning Commission reammended approval subject to approval of legal
papers prior to Council consideration. Legal papera are being reviewed.
Staff recommended approval in a memorandum dated July 12. Deferred
August 21 and September 11. ~ ~
October 8, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 7
ITEM NO. 6. PUBLIC HEARING ON A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FY2002
OPERATING BUDGET.
Comment: This resolution amends the FY2002 budget to carry over budget
authority from FY2001 to FY2002 for capital improvement projects and other
expenses that were either in process in FY2001 and not completed by
FY2001 year end, or budgeted in FY2001 and delayed until FY2002. The
City's policy is to amend the current budget at the beginning of each fiscal
year for the continuation of projects from the prior fiscal year.
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ITEM NO. 7. APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR
PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND SEABURY & SMITH, INC. AND SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY, INC.
Comment: This agreement outlines the details regarding the provision of TIF
property tax rebates for the Seabury & Smith project.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action: ~.,/_~Z..~ ~
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF
Action:
ITEM NO. 8. AN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BE~EEN
THE CI~ OF IOWA CI~ AND OWENS-BROC~AY PLASTIC
PRODUCTS, INC.
Comment: This agreement outlines the details regarding the provision of TIF
prope~y tax rebates for the Owens-Brockway Plastic Products project.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
~1- ~,~ b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF
Action:
October 8, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 8
ITEM NO. 9, PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL
GREENSPACE SEEDING 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 provide permanent seeding for the drainage
corridor south of Mt. Prospect, Part 7 and Lakeside Subdivisions to the
Snyder Creek Bottom Wetlands. The seed will consist of wetland plants for
the bottom of the drainage channel and prairie plants for the slopes. The
project will be funded with GO bonds. The engineer's estimate is $115,000.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action: ~ ~ ~
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
ITEM NO. 10. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2001-2002 DEER
MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Comment: Each year, the City Council will consider a Deer Management
Plan based on the Long Term Plan approved by Council in March of 1998.
The Long-Term Plan was affirmed by the Task Force on June 26, 2001, and
by the City Council on July 9, 2001. A public discussion was held September
25 to receive public input on the 2001-2002 Deer Management Plan.
ITEM NO. 11. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR~~D
THE CI~ CLERK TO A~EST AN AGREEMENT BE~EEN THE CI~ OF
IOWA CI~ ~D OPN ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR ARCHITECTU~L
DESIGN SERVICES.
Comment: This agreement authorizes the Near Southside Transpo~ation
Center design team, led by OPN Architects, Inc., to complete final design
and engineering se~ices (design development through construction
administration) for the project. The consultant's compensation shall be a
lump sum fee of $595,895. This amount is based on the multiplier of 6.5% of
the estimated construction cost including the Level 5 alternate of $9,167,625.
The contract will be funded 80% by the Federal Transit Administration and
20% by the City.
Action: '
October 8, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 9
ITEM NO. 12. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SELECTING A PREFERRED DEVELOPER
~. ~2 FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1A.
Comment: By August 3, 2001, and in response to the City's request for
proposals, the City received four development proposals for Parcel 64-1a. A
committee consisting of City staff members has reviewed the proposals and
has made a recommendation regarding the preferred developer.
Correspondence included in Council packet. Deferred September 25. ~,2.~
ITEM NO. 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND EARTH TECH, INC. COMPANY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD
EXTENSION PROJECT.
Comment: This contract will provide for the preliminary design of Mormon
Trek Extended from Highway 1 to Highway 921, the final design of Mormon
Trek Extended from Highway 1 to approximately the Airport property and the
design of a sanitary trunk sewer that extends from the Willow Creek
Interceptor Sewer west to Naples Avenue. The cost of these services is not
to exceed $445,000 and will be funded with general obligation bonds and
sewer revenue bends.
October 8, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 10
ITEM NO. 15. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
.~]q PERMANENT WATER MAIN EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND WATER
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR HILLTOP MANUFACTURED
HOUSING PARK BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MICHAEL
AND JANET DAHLEN.
Comment: City staff has negotiated agreements to extend City water main
into the Hilltop Manufactured Housing Park to provide City water service to
each of the 150 housing units and to provide more adequate fire protection.
The Housing Park currently uses a private well system. The estimated cost
to the City of the water main extension and hydrant installation is $33,000.
The additional monthly revenue for the City resulting from these agreements
is estimated to be $3,200. Public Works recommends approval of the
agreements.
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ITEM NO. 16. PUBLIC DISCUSSION [IF NECESSAR~ (ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 17. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
Current Vacancies.
a. Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five year term January 1,
2002 - January 1, 2007 (Term expires for Kate Corcoran) (4 male and 0
females currently serve.)
b. Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five year
term January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006 (Term expires for Karen
Countryman) (3 males and 1 females currently serve.)
c. Board of Appeals - One vancancy to fill a five year term January 1,
2002 - December 31, 2006 (Term expires for Thomas Werderitsch) (5
males and 1 female currently serve)
d. Human Rights Commission - Three vacancies to fill three year terms
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005 (Term expires for Mary Larew, Ernie
cox, Maureen Howe) (2 males and 4 females currently serve)
e. Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill a four year
term January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006 (Term expires for Bruce Maurer)
(6 males and 2 females currently serve)
f. Public Art Advisory Committee - Two vacancies to fill three year terms
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005 (Term expires for Gary Nagle,
Barbara Asch Camillo) (3 males and 2 females currently serve)
October 8, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 11
g. Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill three year terms
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004 (Term expires for William Kelly,
Jay Honohan) (2 males and 5 females currently serve)
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 14.
Previously-Announced Vacancies.
h. Board of Library Trustees - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term
ending July 1, 2007 (Colin Hennessy resigned) (4 male and 4 females
currently serve.)
i, Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to
fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2002 (Rick Spooner resigned)
(3 males and 5 females currently serve.)
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 17.
ITEM NO. 18. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM NO. 19. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a. City Attorney.
b. City Clerk.
c. City Manager.
ITEM NO. 20. ADJOURNMENT.
City Council Meeting Schedule and ootober4,200~
Tentative Work Session Agendas
October 4 Thursday
4:55p SPECIAL COUNCIL FORMAL MEETING Emma J. Harvat Hall
· Separate Agenda Posted
October 8 Monday
5:00p - 6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Harvat Hall
· Review Zoning Items (10) [Staff]
· Review Agenda Items (15) [Staff]
· Benton Zoning Petition and Moratorium Pending SW District Plan (10) [Staff]
Preferred Developer Selection for Parcel 64-1 a (20) [Staff]
· Neighborhood Council Rental Housing Enforcement Proposal (20) [Jerry
Hartsen]
· Council Time
7:00p SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Harvat Hall
~October 16 Tuesday
6:30p - 8:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Harvat Hall
Smoking in Restaurants
· Public Input (6:30p - 7:30p)
· Council Discussion (7:30p - 8:30p)
October 22 Monday
6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Harvat Hall
October 23 Tuesday
7:00p SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Harvat Hall
November 12 Monday
VETERANS' DAY HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
Meeting dates~imes subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Dog Park Downtown Historic Preservation Survey
Regulation of Wetlands Regulation of Downtown Dumpsters
Gas and Electric Franchise