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ITEM NO. 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ITEM NO. 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS.
Outstanding Student Citizen Awards - Roosevelt Elementary
· All 5th & 6th Graders (Accepting will be Mayra Martinez, Kyle
Mason, and Page Witkop)
ITEM NO. 3, CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS
PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for two special meetings on
November 27 published subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions. (1) Housing and Community Development Commission - October 18
(2) Iowa City Board of Adjustment - October 10
(3) Iowa City Human Rights Commission - October 22
(4) Iowa City Telecommunications Commission - October 23
(5) Parks and Recreation Commission - November 14
(6) Senior Center Commission - October 16
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New.
(1) Special Class C Liquor License for USIAM, Inc., dba Thai Flavors,
340 E. Burlington St.
Renewals.
(2) Class C Liquor License for CMB, Inc., dba Gringo's, 115 E. College
St.
(3) Class C Liquor License for Gabe's, Inc., dba Gabe's, 330 E.
Washington St.
(4) Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's of Iowa City, Inc., dba
Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 Waterfront.
(5) Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's, Inc., dba Gabe's, 330 E.
Washington St.
(6) Special Class C Liquor License for Paglia's Pizza Palace, Ltd., dba
Paglia's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.
(7) Class C Beer Permit for JG Robins, Inc., dba Petro-N-Provisions, 2
Escort Ln.
(8) Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for James
J. Tucker dba Tuck's Place, 210 N. Linn St.
December 11, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 2
I - ~ 'g,,~ (9) Resolution to issue a Dance Permit for Gabe's, Inc., dba Gabe's,
(1) CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $14,618,954.86 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER
1 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 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.
ol~ Z>~5 (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR JANUARY 8 FOR THE UPDATE OF THE SECTION 8
ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY SECTION 8 PROGRAM.
Comment: The Resolution sets the date for a Public Hearing which
is a requirement before the adoption of the updated Section 8
Administrative Plan can occur. The Administrative Plan is a HUD
required administrative document which is used in the operations
of the Section 8 program. Public Hearing to be held January 8,
2002.
c,[' L~'dr (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR JANUARY 8 FOR THE UPDATE OF THE IOWA CITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HOUSING ADMISSIONS AND
CONTINUED OCCUPANCY PLAN (ACOP).
Comment: The Resolution sets the date for a Public Hearing
which is a requirement before the adoption of the updated Public
Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan can occur.
The Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan is a HUD required
administrative document which is used in the operations of the
Public Housing program. Public Hearing to be held January 8,
2002.
0[- ~c~ (3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR JANUARY 8 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCOTT BOULEVARD EXTENSION
PHASE IV 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 an extension of Scott
Boulevard from its north terminus at Rochester Avenue northwest
to the east ACT property line including grading, paving, 8'
sidewalk, and storm sewer construction.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
DATE: December 11,2001
RE: Additions to 12/11 agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR ...... ~
</x"~Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
3c (10) Class C Liquor License for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wdd
Correspondence
3g (10) Lolly Eggers - Franchise renewal
(11) Carilyn Kemph - 21 only bar issue
(12) Postcards from 10 individuals: Mid American franchise JAIl
available in City Clerk's Office]
(13) Phil Klein - Support public power
December 11, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 3
OI- .~(,= (4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR JANUARY 8 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDFILL SALVAGE BARN &
FURNITURE 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 is a Request for Proposals for a design-
build project. The proposal shall provide engineering and
construction services for the design loads to construct a 4,000
square foot metal building for the City of Iowa City Landfill. The
building will provide storage facilities for the Salvage Barn, the
Furniture Project and the Landfill. The proposed building will be
located North of the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 3900
Hebl Avenue.
f. Resolutions.
C) ! - ~ ~7 (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN IOWA CITY.
Comment: MDI Limited Partnership #65 is applying to the Iowa
Finance Authority for financial assistance in the form of Low-
Income Housing Tax Credits for the construction and acquisition
of 24 affordable housing units for families, elderly persons and
persons with special needs. MDI Limited Partnership #65 has
asked the City Council for a resolution of support to assist them
in meeting the scoring criteria for the Low-Income Housing Tax
Credit program.
o/- ~<~ (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN IOWA CITY.
Comment: Emerson Point Limited Partnership is applying to the
Iowa Finance Authority for financial assistance in the form of
Low- Income Housing Tax Credits for the construction of 54 units
of affordable, assisted living units for the elderly and/or persons
with disabilities. Emerson Point Limited Partnership has asked
the City Council for a resolution of support to assist them in
meeting the scoring criteria for the Low-Income Housing Tax
Credit program.
December 11, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 4
OI- .~'~ (3) 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 WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE,
CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1612
EAST COURT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Coralville, Iowa has
requested that the City approve a Subordination Agreement for
1612 East Court Street. On August 26, 1992, the owner of the
property received a loan from the City of Iowa City's Housing
Rehabilitation Program in the amount of $7,450. The property is
appraised for $110,000 which provides enough equity to cover
the City's second lien position.
ol- ~c/(~ (4) CONSIDER A RESOLTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO AI'I'EST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND FIRSTAR BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 826 RIDER STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Comment: Firstar Bank, Iowa City, Iowa has requested that the
City approve a Subordination Agreement for 826 Rider Street for
a Home Equity Loan. On March 8, 1996, the owners of the
property received a loan from the City of Iowa City's Housing
Rehabilitation Program in the amount of $14,900. The property is
appraised for $123,500 which provides enough equity to cover
the City's third lien position.
OI- 3¢}1 (5) 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 IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY,
IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1909
DELWOOD DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Iowa State Bank & Trust Company, Iowa City, Iowa
has requested that the City approve a Subordination Agreement
for 1909 Delwood Drive. On October 16, 2000, the owner of the
property received a loan from the City of Iowa City's Housing
Rehabilitation Program in the amount of $34,745. The property is
appraised for $145,000 which provides enough equity to cover
the City's second lien position.
December 11, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 5
OI -' ~c)3' (6) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE ENGLERT
CIVIC THEATRE'S APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY
ATI'RACTION AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT GRANT
FUNDING FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE ENGLERT
THEATER.
Comment: The Englert Civic Theatre group will be submitting an
application for Community Attraction and Tourism Development
(CAT) Grant funding from the State of Iowa for renovation of the
Englert Civic Theatre project. The application requires a
resolution of support from the City Council of the community in
which the project is located. The application must also
demonstrate a city's financial contribution toward the project.
The resolution on the Council's agenda does both.
Correspondence included in Council packet.
g. Correspondence.
(1) Gayle Nelson: Vote YES Today
(2) Howard and Marti Horan: Peninsula Project
(3) James Shymansky: Seatbelt Violation
(4) Jan Stewart: Fareway and First Avenue
(5) John Westefeld: Parks and Recreation Commission
Appointment
(6) David Brown (Hayek, Hayek, Brown & Moreland, LLP):
Southgate Development Company, Inc. vs. City of Iowa City
(Johnson County No. LACV061752)
(7) Jerry Feick: Miscellaneous Issues
(8) Carol DeProsse: Drugs
(9) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of Two
Public Parking Meters on the West Side of the Senior
Center; Installation of Two TOW AWAY ZONE Signs on the
North Side of the 100 Block of Iowa Avenue
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.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
DATE: December 11,2001
RE: Additions to 12/11 agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
3c (10) Class C Liquor License for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wild
Wings Grill & Bar, 201 S. Clinton Street.
Correspondence -
3g (10) Lolly Eggers - Franchise renewal
(11) Carilyn Kemph - 21 only bar issue
(12) Postcards from 10 individuals: Mid American franchise JAIl
,, o,L;
hil' Klein '- S '
pport p bhc ower
December 11, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 6
ITEM NO. 5. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a. Consider an ordinance to rezone .63 acres from General Industrial, I-
1, to Intensive Commercial, C1-1, located on the south side of Highway
I West, west of Ruppert Road. (RE01-00021) (First Consideration)
Comment: The proposed rezoning will allow commercial uses rather
than industrial uses on this property. At its November 1 meeting, by a
vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval subject to restrictions on highway access and design. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated October 18.
Aetion:
b.Consider an [o%ce to vacate West Benton Court north of Benton
Street. (VAC01-00003) (First Consideration)
Comment: At its October 18 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
vacation. Vacating West Benton Court would allow Oaknoll
Retirement Center to acquire the right-of-way. Oaknoll Retirement
Center owns all property abutting West Benton Court. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated October 18.
(RS-8) to Historic Preservation Overlay (RS-8/OHP) for properties
within the Longfellow Neighborhood to establish the Longfellow
Historic District. (REZ01-0001 g) (Second Consideration)
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 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.
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d. Consider 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) (Second Consideration)
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 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.
e. Consider 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) (Second Consideration)
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 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.
d. ~-/ /o.7'
Ac, ion:
f. Consider 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) (Second
Consideration)
Comment: The proposed vacation would allow the church to expand
their parking lot on prope~y 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 repo~ dated September 21, 2001.
December 11, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 8
c>/---'2,9~ g. Consider 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) (Pass and
Adopt)
Comment: The proposed rezoning would reduce the allowed number
of 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:
el ~ ~9~7 h. Consider an ordinance to rezone approximately 24.12 acres from
Interim Development Single-Family, ID-RS, to Sensitive Areas Overlay
Low Density Single-Family, SAO-5, located east of Hicko~ Trail.
(REZ01-00012) (Pass and Adopt)
Comment: The proposed rezoning 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 repod dated
September 6.
OJ- 39~ i. Consider a resolution for a prelimina~ plat of First a che ,
Pa~ 4, a 24.12-acre, 36-Lot residential subdivision located east of
Hicko~ Trail. (SUB01-00009)
Comment: At its September 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
subdivision. Staff recommended approval in a repod dated
September 6.
OI- %~ ~ j. Consider a rezoning ordinance to amend the OPDH plan for Village
Green Pa~ XVIII to permit nine additional residential units on 4.33
acres of pmpe~y located west of Scott Boulevard and south of
Wellington Drive. (REZ01-00018) (Pass and Adopt)
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 repo~ dated September 20.
December 11, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 9
ol - ~q~ , k. Consider a resolution for a preliminary and final plat of Village Green
Part XXI, a 1.53, l-Lot residential subdivision located west of Scott
Boulevard and south of Wellington Drive. (SUB01-00020)
Comment: At its October 4 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
subdivision. The proposed subdivision is a resubdivision of Outlot A of
Village Green Part XVIII, and is associated with the amended OPDH
plan for Viiage Green Part XVIII. Staff recommended approval in a
report dated September 20.
Action: ~/~-,~ / ~ ~'~ ~//,~
01-3cI%~ I. Consider 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.
(REZ01-00014) (Pass and Adopt)
Comment: The proposed rezoning would permit construction 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.
m. Consider a resolution for a preliminary plat of Village Green, Parts 19-
20, a 14.07-acre, 15-Lot residential subdivision located east between
Village Road and Winter Green Drive. (SUB01-00017)
Comment: At its September 6 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
subdivision. Staff recommended approval in a report dated August 16.
December 11, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 10
ITEM NO. 6. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING DAVID DAHLQUIST AS THE
o#- ~Jq'7 ARTIST FOR THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE TRANSPORTATION CENTER
PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND DAHLQUIST CLAYWORKS, INC.
Comment: At their November 1, 2001 meeting the Public Art Advisory
Committee recommended by a vote of 5-2 (Hudson and Klein) that David
Dahlquist of Dahlquist Clayworks, Inc. in Des Moines be selected as the
artist to complete the public art components of the Near Southside
Transportation Center. This resolution approves that selection and an
agreement with Mr. Dahlquist to complete this project. The total cost of
the contract is $40,000, 80% of which comes from the FTA Grant for the
Center and 20% from public art funds.
ITEM NO. 7. A REVISED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SEABURY & SMITH,
ol- Bcl ~ INC. AND SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.
Comment: On October 8, 2001, Council adopted Resolution No. 01-322,
approving the Agreement for Private Redevelopment with Seabury &
Smith and Southgate Development. Since that time, Seabury & Smith has
requested that the Council amend Section 5.1 of the Agreement regarding
Insurance Requirements. These amendments remove the unconditional
obligation to rebuild the structure in the event of destruction and provide
that the structure shall be rebuilt in the event of destruction as the result of
an insurable casualty. Additionally, as Seabury and Southgate have yet to
forrealize a lease agreement for the subject property, they have also
requested the addition of Section 12.9, "Contingency." This clause makes
the agreement and its obligations to construct on the subject property null
and void should the parties fail to execute a lease within six months.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b.CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF
Act,on:
December 11, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 11
ITEM NO. 8. REPEALING 01-3980 AND AMENDING SECTION 1-9-3B OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, ESTABLISHING THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE VOTING PRECINCTS IN IOWA CITY.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Comment: A public hearing was held on July 31 on the new voting
precincts, and an ordinance adopted on August 21 and forwarded to
the Secretary of State. On November I a fax was received from the
Secretary of State requesting slight revisions to the legal descriptions
(not affecting the map or any individuals) and first consideration was
given to a revised ordinance on November 13. However, a phone call
was received from the Secretary of State's office on November 20
requesting that the ordinance be amended to include the township
voters voting in City precincts. The City Attorney recommended that a
public hearing be held since the revisions affect the map.
b. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Comment: In accordance with Chapter 49.6 of the State Code cities
and counties have the power to combine townships and city precincts
as long as the population does not exceed 3500 and the combined
precinct is wholly within a legislative district. A letter of agreement was
approved for Precincts 12 and 22 at the August 21 Council meeting.
The ordinance has been revised to include the amended legal
descriptions for Precincts 12 and 22, and the map revised.
Action:
ITEM NO. 9. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, "BUSINESS AND
LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, ""VEHICLES FOR HIRE,"" OF
THE CITY CODE CLARIFYING DEFINITION OF VEHICLES FOR HIRE,
ADDING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED STATE OF IOWA
CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF ANY
APPLICATION AND/OR DRIVING BADGE, AND REMOVING THE
REQUIREMENT FOR A DISTINCTIVE COLOR SCHEME FOR
VEHICLES FOR HIRE. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: The vehicle for hire section of the City Code has not been
updated for a number of years. This ordinance would include limousines
as a vehicle for hire; require certified copies of criminal history records for
all drivers; remove the requirement for a distinctive color scheme for
vehicles for hire; and require a permit from the Division of Ani I Control
prior to licensing as a horse dra,wn v~hicle for hir~.~,o ~
December 11, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 12
ITEM NO. 10. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE CITY CODE,
ENTITLED "PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY" BY REPEALING
CHAPTER 7, ENTITLED "SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES" AND
ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 7, ENTITLED "SMOKING IN FOOD
ESTABLISHMENTS." (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Comment: This ordinance would prohibit smoking in establishments where
food is prepared or served and intended for consumption on the premises
of the, establishment and would prevent the designation of smoking areas
within such establishments. The ordinance would except those
establishments with sales of alcoholic beverages which exceed 50% of the
average monthly gross revenue of the establishments as determined over
a calendar year. Correspondence included in Council packet.
EM NO. 11. CONSIDER AN ~CE AMENDING THE IOWA CI~ UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE BY ESTABLISHING A TEMPO~RY
MO~TORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE AREA ROUGHLY
o t~D_~_O_ ..... CIRCUMSCRIBED BY MILLER AVENUE, U.S. HIGHWAY 1,
HARLOCKE STREET, AND BENTON STREET IN IOWA CIW, IOWA.
(PASS AND ADOPT)
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 fo~h in the
Comprehensive Plan are used to identify appropriate land-uses, guide
development and establish future development patterns within the City.
The area circumscribed by Miller Avenue, U.S. Highway 1, Harlocke
Street and Benton Street is located within the Southwest District and
contains undeveloped prope~ies within established neighborhoods,
environmentally sensitive areas, high density zoning abutting low density
zoning, topographic and access limitations and has been the subject of
recurring and unresolved debates concerning appropriate development
without the benefit of district planning. This ordinance places a tempora~
moratorium on development within the above area (excluding prope~y
subject to moratorium pursuant to City Code within the last 12 months and
prope~y that is the subject of pending litigation) until September 1, 2002,
to allow for the completion of the Southwest District Plan in an effo~ to
establish updated Comprehensive Plan guidelines and make appropriate
land-use decisions for this area of the City.
December 11, 2001 City of Iowa City Page t3
ITEM NO. 12. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THAT GENERAL PROPERTY
TAXES LEVIED AND COLLECTED EACH YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY-UNIVERSITY PROJECT I (PROJECT NO.
~l - ~f~ I IA R-14) URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AREA OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
COUNTY OF JOHNSON, STATE OF IOWA, BY AND FOR THE
BENEFIT OF THE STATE OF IOWA, CITY OF IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF
JOHNSON, IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OTHER
TAXING DISTRICTS, BE PAID TO A SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYMENT
Of PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON LOANS, MONIES ADVANCED TO
AND INDEBTEDNESS, INCLUDING BONDS ISSUED OR TO BE
ISSUED, INCURRED BY SAID CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE
AMENDED CITY-UNIVERSITY PROJECT I (PROJECT NO. IA R-14)
URBAN RENEWAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. (PASS AND
ADOPT)
Comment: The adoption of the City-University Project I Tax Increment
Financing District Ordinance establishes the mechanism by which
incremental property tax revenue will be made available to the City for the
purposes of financing public infrastructure improvements and providing
financial assistance to qualifying projects.
ITEM NO. 13. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED MO OR
~/~ ~ VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 8, ENTITLED "BICYCLES,"
SECTION 6, ENTITLED "PARKING VIOLATIONS," SUBSECTION A,
ENTITLED "IMPOUNDMENT OF BICYCLES" TO ALLOW THE CITY TO
IMPOUND ABANDONED BICYCLES. (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: Bikes are occasionally abandoned by their owners leaving
them attached to bike racks. Because they are otherwise legally parked,
no current ordinance allows the City to impound these bicycles. The
proposed ordinance allows the City to impound a bicycle if it is legally
parked, but abandoned, for more than seven consecutive days. Before
impounding, the City will tag the bicycle for seven days and follow all other
current provisions when impounding a bicycle.
December 11, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 14
ITEM NO. 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY A 140-FOOT BY
17.5-FOOT AREA OF THE VACATED KIRKWOOD AVENUE RIGHT-OF-
WAY LOCATED EAST OF THE KIRKWOOD AVENUE/LOWER
MUSCATINE ROAD INTERSECTION (HILL CREST PRICE'S ADDITION)
TO THE KIRKWOOD AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST, AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR JANUARY 8, 2002.
Comment: On January 8, 2002, the City Council will consider pass and
adoption of an ordinance vacating the Kirkwood Avenue right-of-way
located east of the Kirkwood Avenue/Lower Muscatine Road intersection.
The Kirkwood Avenue Church of Christ, as owner of the adjacent property
to the west and north (1320 Kirkwood Avenue), has offered the sum of
$1.00 for a 140-foot by 17.5-foot area of the vacated right-of-way along
the south side of its property. The Church believes the parcel has limited
market value because the elevation of the area was changed as a result
of the installation of a pedestrian/bike trail adjacent to the vacated right-of-
way. This resolution declares the City Council's intent to convey the
above property to the Kirkwood Avenue Church of Christ, subject to a
140-foot by 5-foot blanket utility easement in favor of the City and the
condition that small shrubs be planted along the south property ~ine to
screen the parcel and clearly demarcate it from the adjacent trail corridor,
and sets a public hearing on the proposed conveyance for January 8,
2002.
ITEM NO. 15. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING REVISED AND UPDATED
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE PROGRAM.
Comment: This resolution provides for an updated Contract Compliance
Program for the City which will apply to contractors, consultants, and
vendors. Outdated and illegal goal/quota requirements are eliminated and
emphasis is placed on equal employment opportunity and non-
discrimination practices on the part of those with whom the City does
business. A memorandum from the Assistant City Manager is included in
Council packet.
December 11, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 15
ITEM NO. 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
· ~-oc> AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE
LONGFELLOW MANOR SUBDIVISION OWNERS ASSOCIATION.
Comment: Some of the units in Longfellow Manor front onto Longfellow
Place, a public street located in the center of the subdivision, and others
front onto a 20' access easement, a private drive located on the perimeter
of the development. Currently, refuse collection is performed by City
crews utilizing Longfellow Manor only. This agreement will extend the
collection of refuse utilizing the private drive in addition to Longfellow
Place. Public Works and Engineering recommend approval of the
agreement.
Act.on:
ITEM NO. 17. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION NAMING A PRIVATE DRIVE IN
'Y--o I LONGFELLOW MANOR.
Comment: All units on lots located in Longfellow Manor currently have a
Longfetlow Place address even though some of the units front onto a
private drive which is located on the perimeter of the development across
the backs of Lots 1-20. The Subdivision Owners Association for
Longfellow Manor wants the private drive named in order to receive
prompt response from the emergency services (police, fire and
ambutance). This resolution names the private drive "Longfellow Court."
Public Works and Engineering recommend approval of this resolution.
ITEM NO. 18. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRAC R CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT HILL
TRUNK SEWER I OVMENTS PROJECT.
/~,,);,~ Comme he bid opening for this project was held on December 4,
200 . Engineering is currently reviewing the bids received and will make
. ' ' ' ' cember 10 Work Session.
ITEM #18 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT HILL TRUNK SEWER
IMPROVMENTS PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on December 4, 2001, and
the following bids were received:
Hillebrand Construction Davenport, IA $ 977,480.50
Van Hauen & Associates Clive, IA $1,071,000.00
McAninch Corporation West Des Moines, IA $1,099,215.00
Maxwell Construction, Inc. Iowa City, IA $1,101,230.50
Tab Construction, Inc. Davenport, IA $1,162,442.50
KRI Company Ames, IA $1,174,855.00
Foley Construction Co. Davenport, IA $1,240,622.00
Sulzberger Excavating, Inc. Muscatine, IA $1,247,767.00
H & W Contracting Sioux Falls, SD $1,375,061.50
Dave Schmitt Construction Co.,Inc. Cedar Rapids, IA $1,594,740.50
Engineer's Estimate $1,000,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend that award of this project be deferred
until January 8, 2002. See memo from Daniel Scott, Sr. Civil Engineer.
December 11, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 16
ITEM NO. 19. CONSIDER A MOTION GRANTING A 30-DAY EXTENSION TO THE
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD FOR THE FILING OF THE PUBLIC
REPORT WITH THE CiTY COUNCIL ON COMPLAINT #01-02.
Comment: Ordinance 97-3792 establishes the Police Citizens Review
Board and sets forth mechanisms for complaints. The Ordinance also
provides the City Council to grant extensions of the 45 day reporting
requirement for good cause. At their meeting of November 27, 2001, the
Board unanimously requested a 30-day extension for the reasons stated in
the minutes included in the Council packet. A draft of the November 27
meeting minutes are included in Council packet.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION ElF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). ......---
ITEM NO. 20. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
a. Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board - One
appointment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2003
(Elizabeth Hospodarsky resigned) (0 males and 4 females currently
serve.)
b. Housing & Community Development Commission One
appointment to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2002 (Rick
Spooner resigned) (3 males and 5 females currently serve.)
ITEM NO. 21. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
Current Vacancies.
a. Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a six-year term March 1,
2002 - March 1, 2008 (Term expires for Howard Horan) (4 males and
0 females currently serve).
b. Historic Preservation Commission - Three vacancies (One Moffitt
Cottage District Representative and Two At-Large Representatives) to
fill three-year terms March 29, 2002 - March 29, 2005 (Term expires
for Ann Freerks, Susan Licht, Doris Malkmus) (5 males and 2 females
currently serve).
c. Telecommunications Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year
terms March 13, 2002 - March 13, 2005 (Term expires for Terry
Smith, Jim Pusack) (1 male and 2 females currently serve).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 16.
December 11, 2001 City of Iowa City Page 17
Previously Announced.
d. 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.)
e. 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.)
f. Board of Appeals - One vacancy to fill a five year term January 1,
2002 - December 31, 2006 (Term expires for Thomas Werdedtsch) (5
males and 1 female currently serve)
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 2.
ITEM NO. 22. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM NO. 23. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a. City Attorney.
b. City Clerk.
c. City Manager.
ITEM NO. 24. ADJOURNMENT.
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~ City Council Meeting Schedule and
'°4;,~'~'~' Tentative Work Session Agendas
December 10 Monday
6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Harvat Haft
· Review Zoning Items [Franklin[
· Review Agenda Items [Atkins]
· Appointments: Housing and Community Development Commission (1);
Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board (1)
· Sensitive Areas Ordinance [Lehman]
· Transportation Vision [Davidson]
· Public Power Initiative for Iowa City
· Council Time
l December 11 Tuesday
7:00p SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Hatvat Hall
December 24-25 Monday/Tuesday
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
l January 1 Tuesday
NEW YEAR HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
January 4 Friday
9:30a SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J, Hatvat Hall
· Organizational Meeting
J January 7 Monday
6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Harvat Hall
January 8 Tuesday
7:00p SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J, Hatvat Hall
January 9 Wednesday
TBD SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION TBD
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Dog Park Downtown Historic Preservation Survey
Regulation of Downtown Dumpsters Writers' Safe Haven