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City Council Agenda
Special Formal
October 23, 2001 - 7:00 p.m.
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. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS.
a. United Nations Day- October 24 C~ ~__~, '/~/5') .
b. "Change our C,ock, Change ourOctober 28 Z'/'
c. Community and Regional Planning Day - November 8 AL-~.~__./,~ '
d. All Johnson County Reads the Same Book - October 22 - Decembe~''~
ITEM NO. 3. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED
OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting of October 8,
published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions. (1) Human Rights Commission - August 27
(2) Planning and Zoning Commission - September 20
(3) Police Citizens Review Board - September 11
(4) Public Art Advisory Committee - September 6
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New.
(1) Class C Liquor License for Hanrahan, Inc., dba Hanrahan's Pub, 210
N. Linn St.
/-:3~:2 (2) Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit for Hanrahan, Inc., dba
Hanrahan's Pub, 210 N. Linn St.
Renewals.
(3) Class C Liquor License for I.C.B.B., Ltd., dba Brown Bottle, 115 E.
Washington St.
(4) Class C Liquor License for La Casa, Ltd., dba La Casa, 1200 S.
Gilbert Ct.
(5) Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart, Corp., dba Deli Mart #1,525 Hwy
1 West. Class C Beer Permit for Krishna, Inc., dba Mini Mart, 731 S.
Riverside Dr.
(6) Class C Beer Permit for Inland Transport Company dba Kirkwood
Hawkeye Convenience Stores, 300 Kirkwood Ave.
_-L>/-:5~I (7) Resolution to issue Cigarette Refund for Paul's Discount of Iowa
City, Inc., dba Paul's of Iowa City, 424 Hwy. 1 West.
October 23, 200t City of Iowa City Page 2
d. Motions.
(1) CONSIDER MOTION ACCEPTING ABSTRACT OF CITY COUNCIL
PRIMARY ELECTION OF OCTOBER 9, 2001.
(2) CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $16,578,297.57 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT. DISBURSEMENTS
ARE PUBLISHED AND PERMANENTLY RETAINED IN THE CITY
CLERK'S OFFICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE CODE.
e. Setting Public Hearings.
.,2~ o% (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A
MEETING (NOVEMBER 13) ON THE ISSUANCE OF $10,250,000
SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on
November 13, 2001, to receive public comment regarding the
issuance of $10,250,000 of Sewer Revenue Bonds and authorizes
the City Clerk to publish the Notice of Hearing. Proceeds from the
bonds will pay costs of upgrades to the South and North Wastewater
Treatment Plants.
(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SE'I'I'ING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
NOVEMBER 13 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT HILL TRUNK SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS 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 includes upgrading and repairing a sanitary
sewer along Ralston Creek from Court Hill Park to Scott Park.
f. Resolutions.
(1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
ROCHESTER AVENUE PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
PROJECT.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
(2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY CABLE TV DIVISION OFFICES PROJECT.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
October 23, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 3
(3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO A'R'EST A TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTiON EASEMENT AGREEMENT ON LOT 7,
HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT FIRST ADDITION, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Comment: Nodhgate Park Associates sold Lot 7, Highlander
Development First Addition to Preucil School of Music for its new
facility. A sanitary sewer easement exists on Lot 7 for future
installation of the sanitary sewer line by Northgate. Northgate will be
developing property to the east of Lot 7 which will require an upsizing
of the planned sanitary sewer pipe. Due to the increased size of the
sanitary sewer line, additional area is necessary to install same.
Further, Northgate needs to reserve the ability to install the
improvement on Preucil's lot. This resolution authorizes execution of
the temporary construction easement that is necessary to facilitate
future installation of the public improvements by Northgate.
(4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF
LIEN REGARDING TWO REHABILITATION AGREEMENTS, TWO
MORTGAGES, TWO PROMISSORY NOTES, A FINANCING
STATEMENT (UCC4), AND AN AMENDED PROMISSORY NOTE
AND MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1902 H STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owners of the property located at 1902 H Street
received assistance through the City's Housing Rehabilitation
Program totaling $38,241.93. The financing was in the form of a ten-
year declining balance loan and a conditional occupancy loan. The
balance of the loans has been paid off; thus the lien can now be
released.
(5) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO A'I'I'EST TO THE RELEASE
OF LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT
AND STATEMENT OF LIFE LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 328 4TM AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 328 4th Avenue
received assistance through the City's Housing Rehabilitation
Program in the amount of $11,500. The financing was in the form of
a conditional occupancy loan. The loan was paid off October 3, 2001;
thus the lien can now be released.
October 23, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 4
o I- 5~jc[ (6) CONSIDER A RESOUTION 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
HAWKEYE STATE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 416 SOUTH DODGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Hawkeye State Bank, Iowa City, Iowa has requested that
the City approve a Subordination Agreement for 416 South Dodge
Street. On July 30, 1999, the owners of the property received a loan
from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund and
from the HOME Investment Partnership Program for an original total
of $125,000. Approximately $33,000 of this loan has been repaid,
thus the unpaid obligation to the City is currently about $92,000.
Hawkeye State Bank is about to finance a first mortgage to the
property owners for the amount of $110,000. The property is
appraised for $212,000 which provides enough equity to cover the
City's second lien position, which was its original position.
o/- 2>h~t:2 (7) CONSIDER A RESOUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO A'R'EST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
HAWKEYE STATE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 716 NORTH DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Hawkeye State Bank, Iowa City, Iowa has requested that
the City approve a Subordination Agreement for 716 North Dubuque
Street. On May 30, 1997, the owners of the property received a loan
from the General Fund ($85,000) and from the HOME Investment
Partnership Program ($100,000) for an original total of $185,000.
Approximately $43,000 of the City's loans have been repaid, thus the
unpaid obligation to the City is currently about $142,000. Hawkeye
State Bank is about to finance a first mortgage to the property owners
for the amount of $300,000. The property is appraised for $455,000
which provides enough equity to cover the City's second lien position,
which was its original position.
C>I - 3"f'l (8) CONSIDER A RESOUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ABBE,
INC, CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 817 -
825 PEPPERWOOD LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Abbe, Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa has requested that the
City approve a Subordination Agreement for 817 - 825 Pepperwood
Lane. On July 24, 2001, the owners of the property received a loan
from the Community Development Block Grant funds for the amount
of $300,000. The property is appraised for $800,000 which provides
enough equity to cover the City's third lien position.
October 23, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 5
OI - _~L~'r~ (9) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING STATEMENT OF LIFE LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 811 HUDSON AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 811 Hudson Avenue
received assistance through the City's Housing Rehabilitation
Program in the amount of $2,500. The financing was in the form of a
conditional occupancy loan. The loan was paid off October 15, 2001;
thus the lien can now be released.
g. Correspondence.
(1) William Field: Smoking
(2) Greg Probst: Bulky Item Collection [Staff response included]
(3) Andrea Lichtenberger: Alcohol Ordinance (City Manager response
included]
(4) John Darnauer: Tower Place Signage (Staff response included]
(5) Carrie Watson: Invitation to Visit High School Classroom
(6) James Thregmorton: Invitation to Presentation
(7) James Lee: Walter Lee v. US Government
(8) Bobby Jett: 64-1a
(9) Rod Sullivan (The Arc): Funding Request
(10) John Maxwell: Public Power
(11) Carol DeProsse: Drugs
(12) Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of a NO PARKING HERE
TO CORNER sign on the north side of River Street
(13) Previously distributed: Smoking
· Lorraine Bailey, Anne Gasperetti, Suzanne Jacque, S.L.
Westcott, M. Jeanne Bock, Joni Troester, Kelly Dunham, Susan
~Go?dner, Carma Bylund, Martha Rosett Lutz
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
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.
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FI~OM: City Clerk
DATE: October 23, 2001
RE: Additions to 10/23 agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR
Correspondence
3g(14) Kelly Donham - Smoking
3g(15) John Meyer - Water Bill
3g(16) Helene Hembreiker- Franchise
October 23, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 6
ITEM NO. 5. PLANNING AND ZONING MA'I'I'ERS.
a. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for November 13 on an
ordinance to rezone from Medium Density Single Family (RS-8) to
Historic Preservation Overlay (RS-8/OHP) for properties within the
Longfellow Neighborhood to establish the Longfellow Historic District.
(REZ01-00019)
Comment: At its October 4 meeting, by a vote of 5-0-1 (Ehrhardt had
abstained), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval of the proposed rezoning. At its August 9, 2001 meeting, the
Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing and by a vote of
7-0, recommended the rezoning. Staff recommended approval in a report
dated September 12, 2001.
Action: /
b. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for November 13 on an
ordinance to rezone from Medium Density Single Family (RS-8) to
Conservation District Overly (RS-8/OCD) for properties within the
Longfellow Neighborhood to establish the Clark Street Conservation
District. (REZ01-00019)
Comment: At its October 4 meeting, by a vote of 5-0-1 (Ehrhardt had
abstained), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval of the proposed rezoning. At its August 9, 2001 meeting, the
Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing and by a vote of
7-0, recommended the rezoning. Staff recommended approval in a report
dated September 12, 2001.
Action:
c. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for November 13 on an
ordinance to rezone from Medium Density Single Family (RS-8) to
Conservation District Overly (RS-8/OCD) for properties within the
Longfellow Neighborhood to establish the Dearborn Street Conservation
District. (REZ01-00019)
Comment: At its October 4 meeting, by a vote of 5-0-1 (Ehrhardt had
abstained), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval of the proposed rezoning. At its August 9, 2001 meeting, the
Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing and by a vote of
7-0, recommended the rezoning. Staff recommended approval in a report
dated September 12, 2001.
October 23, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 7
d. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for November 13 on an
ordinance to vacate 11,800 square feet of undeveloped Kirkwood Avenue
right-of-way located south of the Church of Christ parking lot at 1320
Kirkwood Avenue. (VAC01-00005)
Comment: The proposed vacation would allow the church to expand their
parking lot on property that is not needed for the street. At its October 4
meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the vacation. Staff recommended approval in
a report dated September 21, 2001.
Act,o.:
e. Public hearing 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) ~ of
Comment: The proposed rezoning would reduce the allowed nurf~ber
dwellings on this property. 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 dated
August 31.
Action:
f. Public hearing on an ordinance to rezone approximately 6.15 acres from
Intensive Commercial, C1-1, to Community Commercial, CC-2, located at
Commerce Drive and Liberty Drive. (REZ01-00015)
Comment: The proposed rezoning would allow a grocery store and other
retail uses in the Scott-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 rezoning.
Staff recommended denial in a report dated August 31. Correspondence
included in Council packet.
Action: ~~~.
g. Public hearing on an ordinance to rezone approximately 24.12 acres from'~'('~2~c~
Interim Development Single-Family, ID-RS, to Sensitive Areas Overlay
Low Density Single-Family, SAC-5, located east of Hicko~ Trail.
Comment: The proposed mzoning would permit the construction of 36
single-family houses. 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 repo~ dated September 6.
October 23, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 8
h. Public hearing on a rezoning ordinance to amend the OPDH plan for
Village Green Part XVIll 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: At its October 4 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended
approval of the amended OPDH plan in a report dated September 20.
i. Public hearing on an ordinance to rezone approximately 14.07 acres of
property from Low Density 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 property located south of
Village Road and north of Wintergreen Drive. (REZ01-0001.4)
Comment: The proposed rezoning would permit c(~n~ of 33
condominium dwellings and 11 single-family houses. At its September 6
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 August 16.
Action:
ol-~cl~?E~ j. Consider an ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Article O, Sign
Regulations, to permit canopy roof signs. (Pass and Adopt)
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.
Act,o.:
ol- 25q-~ k. 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: Approval of this final plat would permit construction of 17
condominium units. 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 papera and construction plans prior to
City Council consideration. Legal papera and construction plans am
under review. Staff recommended approval in a mpo~ dated September
6. Deferred September 25 and October 8.
Action:
October 23, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 9
~-'q- I. Consider a resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of Prairie
Edge Subdivision, a 6.33 acre one-lot residential subdivision located west
of Prairie du Chien Road. (SUB01-00019)
Comment: At its October 4 meeting, by a vote of 5-1 (Ehrhardt voted no),
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
preliminary and final plat, subject to approval of legal papers prior to City
Council consideration. Legal papers are under review. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated October 4, 2001.
Act,o.:
5~'f'-..S m. Consider a resolution approving the final plat of Windsor Ridge, ar~~'y~r~'~z~
11A, a 5.32 acre 16-1ot residential subdivision located at Arlington Drive. ~ ,~'
(SUB01-00021 )
Comment: At its October 4 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the final plat. Staff
recommended approval in a memo dated September 28, 2001.
Act,o.:
ITEM NO. 6. 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 (1821 B STREET), ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO PUBLIC ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND
PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS..
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, 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, 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. The cost of
this project is estimated to be $150,000.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action: ;r~/_/..~,r4z;
b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
October 23, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 10
ITEM NO. 7. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE RECREATION AND CIVIC CENTER
HVAC AND PLUMBING REPLACEMENT 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 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. The project will be funded mostly by
General Obligation bond proceeds. The construction estimate is $527,000.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
c' I - -:-:~uc'7 b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
ITEM NO. 8. PROCEEDING WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$40,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF REVENUE BONDS
(ACT, INC. PROJECT) SERIES 2001 OF IOWA CI~, IOW~
Comment: The City has been requested to issue revenue bonds on behalf
of ACT, Inc. for the expansion of its research facili~.
a.PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
~l - ~ b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
October 23, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 11
ITEM NO. 9. PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY-
UNIVERSITY PROJECT I URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND PLAN AREA IN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IA.
Comment: The proposed amendments to the City-University Project I Urban
Renewal Plan would expand the urban renewal area, allow for the use of tax
increment financing, and amend other portions of the Plan to make the Plan
more current. At its regular meeting of October 4, 2001, the Planning and
Zoning Commission found, by a vote of 6-0, that the Amended City-
University Project I (Project No. IA R-14) Urban Renewal Plan conforms with
the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan - 1997. Affected taxing entities were
invited to a consultation on October 4, 2001, to discuss the proposed
amendment to the Plan. No representatives from the affected taxing entities
attended the consultation.
Action:
ITEM NO. 10. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE IOWA CITY UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE BY ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY
MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE AREA ROUGHLY
CIRCUMSCRIBED BY MILLER AVENUE, U.S. HIGHWAY 1, HARLOCKE
STREET, AND BENTON STREET IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. (FIRST
CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The City is currently beginning its area study and development of
the Southwest District Plan, a district specific component of the
Comprehensive Plan. The guidelines and principles set forth in the
Comprehensive Plan are used to identify appropriate land uses and guide
development within the City. The area circumscribed by Miller Avenue, U.S.
Highway 1, Hadocke Street and Benton Street is located within the Southwest
District and contains undeveloped properties, established neighborhoods,
sensitive areas, high density zoning abutting low density zoning, and possible
practical limitations on development due to overburdened infrastructure. This
ordinance places a temporary moratorium on development within the above
area until September 1, 2002 to allow for the completion of the Southwest
District Plan in an effort to establish updated Comprehensive Plan guidelines
and make appropriate land-use decisions for this area of the City.
,TEM.o.I,.
~z~L-fi 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 currant budget at the beginning of each fiscal
year for the continuation of projects from the prior fiscal year.
October 23, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 12
ITEM NO. 12. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATrEST
A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER FACILITY
IMPROVEMENTS BLOOMINGTON STREET BOOSTER STATION
PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on October 4, 2001,
and the following bids were received:
Wendler Engineering & Const. South Amana, IA $ 835,568.00
Selzer Werditsch Iowa City, IA $ 848,200.00
Unzeitig Const. Cedar Rapids, IA $ 889,000.00
The Weitz Company Cedar Rapids, IA $ 965,400.00
Engineer's Estimate $ 880,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the project to Wendler
Engineering & Const. of South Amana, IA. The project will be funded with
water Fevenues.
ITEM NO. 13. CONSIDER N AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING TH AYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
A CONTRACT FOR ONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH SYCAMORE
REGIONAL GREENSPA SEEDING PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening fo is project will be held on October 23, 2001
at 10:30 a.m. Public Works and gineering will review the bids and make a
recommendation for award of the c tract at the October 23, 2001 Council
. , · ' oiec, ,s 115,ooo. T ,s proiect
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 SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL GREENSPACE
SEEDING PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held October 23, 2001 and the
following bids were received:
Bush Seeding Company, Inc. Milan, IL $ 96,119.00
Sodko, Inc. Spring Grove, MN $ 99,250.00
Smith Seeding, Inc. Keosauqua, IA $105,850.00
Thurn Seeding Dubuque, IA $113,099.00
Prairie Restorations, Inc. Princeton, MN $113,500.00
Applied Ecological Services, Inc. Brodhead, WI $120,103.00
Olson Brothers Sodding & Land, Inc. Marion, IA $197,000.00
Engineer's Estimate $115,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of this project to Bush
Seeding of Milan, IL. This project will be funded with General Obligation
Bonds.
October 23, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 13
ITEM NO. 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND
c~/- S cJ ~ AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO A'I'I'EST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HICKORY HILL PARK TRAIL
PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held October 16, 2001 and
one bid was received as follows:
Peterson Contractors, Inc. Reinbeck, IA $469,816.50
Consultant's Estimate $444,229.00
The Parks and Recreation Director recommends award of the project to
Peterson Contractors. Some items in the bid document are being reviewed,
and the cost of the project may be reduced through change orders, as
mutually agreed to between the City and the contractor. Any such changes
will be reported to the Council at or prior to the October 23rd meeting.
Action: ~ ~
o~ - ~,~ HOUSING RELATIONS TASK FORCE.
Comment: At their September 24 Work Session, Council discussed the
formation of a citizen task force to recommend amendments, as appropriate,
to current City ordinances to meet the goals of peaceful neighborhood
habitation. This Resolution establishes the Neighborhood Housing Relations
Task Force. Staff memorandum included in Council packet.
· . [ NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 17. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
a. Board of Library Trustees - One appointment to fill an unexpired term
ending July 1, 2007 (Colin Hennessy resigned) (4 male and 4 females
currently serve.)
to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2002 (Rick Spooner
resigned) (3 males and 5 females currently seNe.)
October 23, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 14
ITEM NO. 18. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
Current Vacancies.
a. Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board - One vacancy to
fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2003 (Elizabeth Hospodarsky
resigned) (0 males and 4 females currently serve.)
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, Decamber 5.
Previously-Announced Vacancies.
b. 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.)
c. 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.)
d. Board of Appeals - One vacancy to fill a five year term January 1, 2002
- December 31, 2006 (Term expires for Thomas Werderitsch) (5 males
and 1 female currently serve)
e. 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)
f. 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)
g. 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)
h. Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill three year terms
January 1, 2002 - Decamber 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.
ITEM NO. 19. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM NO. 20. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a. City Attorney.
b. CityClerk.
c. City Manager.
City Council Meeting Schedule and
Tentative Work Session Agendas
October 22 Monday I
6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Haltat Hall
· Review Zoning Items (30) - Franklin
· Review Agenda Items (10) - Staff
Wetlands Regulation (15) - Lon Drake, Franklin
· Neighborhood Housing Relations Task Force (10) - Atkins
· Universal Design House Plan - Boothroy, McCafferty
Council Appointments: Library Board of Trustees (1); Housing & Community
Development Commission (1)
· Council Time
October 23 Tuesday I
7:00p SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Haltat Hall
I November 12 Monday I
VETERANS' DAY HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
November 12 Monday I
6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J, Harvat Hall
November 13 Tuesday I
7:00p SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Haltat Hall
November 22-23 Thursday/Friday I
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
November 26 Monday I
6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Haltat Hall
November 27 Tuesday I
7:00p SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Haltat Hall
Meeting dates/times subject to chanGre
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Dog Park Downtown Historic Preservation Survey
Regulation of Downtown Dumpsters Gas and Electric Franchise