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Towa City
City Council Agenda
Special Formal oFIow^
I January 8,.2.002 - 7:00 p.m.
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ITEM NO. 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
ITEM NO. 2. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS.
a. Volunteer Blood Donor Month - January''~vtz''~
b. Women's Right to Choose Day- January 22
ITEM NO. 3. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS
PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting of December
11, published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Animal Services Advisory Board - October 17
(2) Iowa City Airport Commission - November 8
(3) Iowa City Board of Adjustment- November 14
(4) Iowa City Board of Appeals - October 1
(5) Iowa City Human Rights Commission - November 27
(6) Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - November 8
(7) Planning and Zoning Commission- November 1
(8) Planning and Zoning Commission- December 6
(9) Police Citizens Review Board - November 13
(10) Senior Center Commission - November 20
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals.
(1) Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba North Dodge
Express, 2790 N. Dodge St.
(2) Class C Liquor License for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's
Place, 115 Iowa Ave.
(3) Class C Beer Permit for Nordstrom Oil Company dba North Dodge
HandiMart, 2545 N. Dodge St.
(4) Class C Liquor License for Inn Ho Shinn dba Aoeshe Restaurant,
624 S. Gilbert St.
(5) Class C Liquor License for Downtown Iowa City Entertainment,
LLC., dba Union, 121 E. College St.
o g-- o/ (6) Resolution to issue Dance Permit for Downtown Iowa City
Entertainment, LLC., dba Union, 121 E. College St.
January 8, 2002 City of Iowa Cit~' Parle 2
d. Setting Public Hearings.
o~,-C)~- (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SE'I-rING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR JANUARY 22 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 RECREATIONAL TRAIL
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 constructing a 10 foot wide
concrete trail along the south side of US Highway 6 beginning at
the Iowa River and terminating at the west end of Hollywood
Boulevard.
e. Resolutions.
E)-~-- c~, (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE
OF LIEN REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES AND A
PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2209 D STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 2209 D Street
received assistance through the City's Housing Rehabilitation
Program totaling $15,342. The financing was in the form of a
five-year declining balance loan ($6,000) and a conditional
occupancy loan ($9,342). The loans have been paid off; thus the
lien can now be released.
c~-~ ~hL (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO A'I-I'EST TO THE RELEASE
OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1018 HIGHLAND DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 1018 Highland
Drive received assistance through the City's Downpayment
Assistance Program in the amount of $3,000. The financing was
in the form of a conditional occupancy loan. The loan was paid
off December 28, 2001; thus the lien can now be released.
Do~. --- c> 5 (3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK OF THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY KICKERS SOCCER
PARK PARKING LOT RESURFACING PROJECT.
Comment: On July 26, 2001, a contract was entered into with
L.L. Pelling Company of Iowa City to expand, resurface and
stripe the parking lots located at the Iowa City Kickers Soccer
Park. The total contract amount is $243,618.73; all work
covered by the contract has been completed, all required paper
work has been submitted and all invoices have been paid, other
than a five percent retainage.
January 8, 2002 City of Iowa Cit}l Parle 3
f. Correspondence.
(1) Postcards from 6 individuals: MidAmerican Energy Franchise
JAil scanned and included in the final archived meeting folder in
the City Clerk's Office]
(2) Postcards from 16 individuals: Protect the Park [All scanned
and included in the final archived meeting folder in the City
Clerk's Office]
(3)Nick Peters: Disappointment and Horror
(4)Robed Dostah Sidewalks
(5)Brett Cloyd: Homes Near Hickory Hill Park
(6) Candace Peters (JC Local Homeless Coordinating Board):
Neighborhood Housing Relations Task Force
(7)John Gross: Mayor
(8)Elected Officials Committee (Chamber of Commerce): 2002
Business Expo Elected Officials Booth
(9)Carol Thompson (JC Juvenile Justice Youth Development
Program): Request for Funding
(10)Janice Murray: Public Power Initiative
(11)Ed Noyes: Proposed Franchise Agreement with MidAmerican
Energy
(12)Marie DeVries: Sample "Bottle Bill" Resolution
(13)Sandy Pickup (Free Medical Clinic): Appreciation for Donation
(14)James Barrett, Jr: Peninsula
(15)Todd Adamson: Birds [Administrative Assistant response
included in Council packet]
(16) Peter BIoesch: Advertising on Telephone/Electricity Poles
[Administrative Assistant response included in Council packet]
(17)Brian Hamilton: Delays Due to Trains
(18)Walter Lee: Walter Lee v Thomas Lott
(19)Carol DeProsse: Senior Center Commission Ban on Politics
(20) PJ Zielbauer: Impact of City Legislation on University
Enrollment
(21) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of Signs
Indicating AMBULANCE PARKING ONLY BETWEEN SIGNS
and TOW-AWAY ZONE on the North Side of the 400 Block of
Bloomington Street; Designation of Three Cab Stations
Located in the 400 Block of College Street; Installation of
NO PARKING ANYTIME signs on Iowa Highway 1 to the
north and south of Northgate Drive
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
DATE: January 8, 2002
RE: Additions to 1/8 agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR
Correspondence
3f (22) Thomas Clancy - Resubdivision of Walden Hills
(23) Two (2) petitions received from16 individuals: Traffic light at
Gilbert and Court Street
(24) Douglas Baynton - Planning and Zoning Meeting
(25)Jennifer Kerns - Union Street No Parking
(26) Jim Lenz - Fareway Store
(27) Frank Mitros - Annexation (with response from PCD
Director)
(28) Nick Klenske - Meeting with U of I Student Senate
January 8, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 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 January 22 on an
ordinance to rezone 95 acres located between Court Street and Lower
West Branch Road from Low Density Single Family, RS-5, and
Medium Density Single-Family, RS-8, to Sensitive Areas Overlay.
(REZ01-00023/SUB01-00025)
Comment: Approval of this rezoning will allow the development
Lindemann Subdivision, a 261-1ot residential subdivision. A sensitive
areas overlay is required due to the presence of a wetland and stream
corridor, which will be dedicated to the City for parkland. At its
December 20 meeting, by a vote of 6-1 (Ehrhardt voting no) the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. In a report
dated December 6, staff recommended approval.
Action:
b. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for January 22 on an
ordinance to vacate the northern 184 feet of the 20-foot wide alley
right-of-way located south of Burlington Street and west of Dubuque
Street. (VAC01-00004)
Comment: At its December 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to an
agreement being reached for conveyance of the alleyway and
dedicated of a replacement alleyway. Staff recommended approval in
a report dated December 20.
Action:
c. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for January 22 on an
ordinance to vacate a portion of Northgate Drive. (VAC01-00006)
Comment: Approval of this vacation will allow the relocation of an
unbuilt portion of Northgate Drive. At its December 20 meeting, by a
vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval subject to the final plat of the re-subdivision of Highlander
First Addition lots 8 to 14 being approved.
Action:
Januar}/ 8, 2002 City of Iowa Cit}/ Parle 5
d. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for January 22 on a
resolution annexing 4.01 acres located south of Herbert Hoover
Highway east of Scott Boulevard. (ANN01-00005)
Comment: Approval of this annexation will bring the Iowa City Care
Center into the City. At [ts December 6 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to
an agreement pertaining to City water and sewer service and fire
hydrants. Staff recommended approval in a report dated December 6.
e. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for January 22 on an
ordinance rezoning 4.01 acres located south of Herbert Hoover
Highway east of Scott Boulevard from County Local Commercial, C-1,
to Commercial Office, CO-1. (REZ01-00025)
Comment: This ordinance will rezone the Iowa City Care Center from
its County zoning designation to the City designation of CO-1 after its
annexation into the City. At its December 6 meeting, by a vote of 6-0,
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated December 6.
f. Consider an ordinance to rezone .63 acres from General Industrial, I-
1, to Intensive Commercial, C1-1, located on the south side of Highway
1 West, west of Rupped Road. (RE01-00021) (Second 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.
g. 'C~)n~-ider an ordinance~o vacate~Vest Benton Cpart n~rt~ of Benton ~Z~,~
Street. (VAC01-00003) (Second Consideration) ~--_~2 ~ 'J
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.
January/ 8, 2002 Cit~/of Iowa Cit~/ Parle 6
~, _ ~qqz./c. h. Consider 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) (Pass and Adopt)
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.
~_ ~o/.~ i. 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) (Pass and Adopt)
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.
~2~3- - 3qq 6 j. 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) (Pass and Adopt)
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.
Januar}/ 8, 2002 Cit}/ of Iowa Cit~/ Parle 7
O~ '~ 3~ '~ k. 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) (Pass and
Adopt)
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.
Action:
ordi~iance changing the zoning de!Cigna'lion of 4.01 a~;res
located east of Harlocke Street from High-Density Multi-Family
Residential (RM-44) to Sensitive Areas Overlay-44 (OSA-44). (Pass &
Adopt)
Comment: First and second considerations of this ordinance were
scheduled for January 4 and January 7.
Action: {¢ ',~ ,,/ ~.~,'~J~.~..~ t3 4- ~
m~,~Consider a resolution approving the final plat of Oaakes Sixth Addition~, ~
<-- ~",-~ ~,J~t'~'c"4cFc/z~a 30.11-acre, 18-1ot residential subdivision located at the western
~ /~..~erminus of BristolAvenue. (SUB01-00033)
~ "Comment: At its December 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to
construction drawings and legal papers being approved prior to City
Council consideration. Staff recommended approval in a report
December 20.
Action:
O¢% -- o ~ n. Consider a resolution approving the preliminary plat of Stone Bridge
Estates, Part 2, a 13.98-acre, 52-1ot residential subdivision located
north of Ashford Place, south of Lower West Branch Road (SUB01-
00030)
Comment: At its December 6 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to addition of
a walkway in the vicinity of lots 17-19. The plat now includes a
walkway adjacent to lot 17. Staff recommended approval in a report
December 6.
Action:
January 8, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 8
ITEM NO. 6. THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE
PLAN.
Comment: The public hearing is a requirement before 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. The plan defines the Iowa City
Housing Authority's (ICHA) policies for the operation of the Section 8
Program, incorporating Federal, State and local law. The plan is available
for review in the City Clerk's Office.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Action: ,~.] ~.~..2
o 7 b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF
Action:
ITEM NO. 7. THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HOUSING
ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED OCCUPANCY PLAN {ACOP).
Comment: The public hearing is a requirement before adoption of the
updated Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan can
occur. The Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP) is a HUD
required administrative document which is used in the operations of the
Public Housing program. The Plan defines the Iowa City Housing
Authority's (ICHA) policies for the operation of the Public Housing
Program, incorporating Federal, State and local law. The plan is available
for review in the City Clerk's Office.
a.PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
II
Od-O ~ b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF
Action:
January 8, 2002 City of Iowa Cit}/ Parle 9
PLANS, ~iPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRAC.~, AND ESTIMATE OF
ITEM NO. 8. COST ~F~ CONSTRUCTIOI~OF THE ,~3TT BOULEVARD
~ EXTENSION ~PHASE IV PROJEC'I~,ESTABLISHING~ AMOUNT OF BID
~--~'~'<- SECURITY TO"~CCOMPANY EACI-I'~ID, DIRECTING~ CITY CLERK TO
~'~',~'-~ PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR I~IDS, AND FIXING TIME AND
Comment: This project'~volves an extens~n of Scott Bouh~vard from its
north terminus at Roches'~r Av,e_n~e_2. o,,rthw~t to the east ,~CT property
line including grading, pavinkj,, 8 sidewalk, an0kstorm sewer cbnstruction.
The estimated construction C~st is $3,661,130, and will be funded with
Road Use taxes and General Obligation bond proceeds.
a.PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b.CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
Action: ~)~
ITEM NO. 9. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDFILL SALVAGE BARN &
FURNITURE 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 is a Request for Proposals for a design-build
project. The proposal shall provide engineering services for the design
loads to construct a 4,000 square foot pre-engineered 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 and
Swap Shop and the Landfill Office at 3900 Hebl Avenue. The estimated
construction cost is $106,906.00, and the project will be funded by the
Landfill replacement reserve.
a.PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
- /O b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
Action:
ITEM NO. 8. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCOTT BOULEVARD
EXTENSION ACT TO ROCHESTER AVENUE F/K/A SCOTT
BOULEVARD EXTENSION PHASE IV 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 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. The estimated construction cost is $3,661,130 and will be
funded with Road Use taxes and General Obligation bond proceeds.
a. PUBLIC HEARING ON
~- c~ cj b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING
January 8, 2002 Cit}/ of Iowa City Page 10
ITEM NO. 10. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, "BUSINESS AND
o~.- $9~/~ 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. (PASS AND ADOPT)
Comment: The vehicle for hire section of the City Code has not been
updated for a numbe.~r~.f years. This ordinance would include limousines
as a vehicle for hire~"f~quire certified copies of criminal history records for
all drivers;, rc.,-;Gvc thc r'""';m p,.~ ~,.r ~ -~*~,-..*; ..... . .... ,-~--- --.-
'.'~h~-l~' '~" ~.z..=, ~n.4 rc, nllire a permit from the Divi~ic~n c~f Anita2! '~'
Action:
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ITEM NO. 11. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RESCINDING PRIOR RESOLUTION NO.
c,a- II 97-60 AND IN LIEU THEREOF SETrING FEES AND CHARGES WITH
RESPECT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF REGULATIONS OF
VEHICLES FOR HIRE, BY REPLACING "TAXICAB" REFERENCES
WITH "VEHICLE FOR HIRE" AND AMENDING THE PARKING STAND
FEE WITH GENERAL LANGUAGE TO REFLECT ANY CHANGES THAT
MAY BE MADE IN PARKING FEE ORDINANCE.
Comment: This resolution is consistent with changes adopted by
ordinance in the previous item.
Action: ~/~/~'
ITEM NO. 12. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE CITY CODE,
c,~- z/-z)oo 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." (PASS AND ADOPT)
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 Councir packet.
Action: ~t'~'~:-, ~..;, ,.~ ~.U. Cc_.4.--z~ J Dd ~'..:
January 8, 2002 Cit~/ of Iowa City Page 11
ITEM NO. 13. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
o~.- /~- DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETVVEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING
ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES
FOR THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL.
Comment: This agreement authorizes Howard R. Green Company to
provide engineering services necessary to design the next landfill cell on
the western half of the landfill site in accordance with state and federal
regulations. The total cost of engineering consultant services is $178,600
and will be funded by landfill revenues.
Action:
ITEM NO. 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE
o~ - 15L AND FACADE TO CHINA STAR IN THE OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER
ON CLINTON STREET.
Comment: The Design Review Committee met and reviewed the
application for the exterior signage and fa(~ade for the China Star located
at 201 Clinton Street in the Old Capitol Town Center. With a consensus
vote of 5 to 0, the Committee recommends to approve the application.
Action:
ITEM NO. 15. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND
o,~- I...R 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 award of the contract to Van
Hauen & Associates of Clive, Iowa. Staff memorandum included in
Council packet. Funding will be provided by sewer revenues.
Action:
January 8, 2002 Cit~/ of Iowa City Parle 12
ITEM NO. 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 770 AND
RESOLUTION NO. 71~253 TO DISBAND THE PROJECT GREEN
"FUND" AS A CITY FUND.
Comment: In 1966, the City in Resolution No. 770 established a "Green
Fund" in order to receive donations on behalf of Project Green. In 1971,
the City in Resolution No. 71-253 established the purposes of the Green
Fund and provided for the management of the Green Fund. Recently,
Project Green incorporated and, as a corporate entity, it can now receive
donations and manage its funds. As a result, the Green Fund no longer
needs to be a City fund. The City will continue to provide accounting
services to Project Green as, for example, it does for Mayor's Youth.
Project Green has requested this resolution.
Action:
ITEM NO, 17, PUBLIC DISCUSSION JIF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 18. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
a. Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One appointment to fill a five
:, year term January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006 (Term expires for
, Karen Countryman) (3 males and 1 females currently serve.)
b. 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,)
c. Board of Adjustment - One appointment to fill a five year term
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007 (Term expires for Kate Corcoran)
(4 male and 0 females currently serve.)
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d. Board of Appeals - One appointment to fill a five year term January
1, 2002 - December 31, 2006 (Term expires for Thomas Werderitsch)
(5 males and 1 female currently serve)
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January 8, 2002 Cit}/ of Iowa Cit}/ Parle 13
ITEM NO. 19. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
Current Vacancies.
a. '~O~vil Service Commission - One ~ncy to fill a four-year term April
1, ~2~002 - April 3, 2006 (Term for Lyra Dickerson) (2 males
and 0~emales currently serve).
~ b. Commission - One to fill an unexpired term
~ '~ ending 31, 2004 (William Kelly away) (3 males and
~ 5 females rrently serve).
Applications received by ~esday, February 13.
Previously
c. Airport - One vacancy to fill a March 1,
2002 - March expires for Howard n) (4 males and
0 females currentl
d. Historic Preservation - Three (One Moffitt
Cottage District Ret Two At-Large ;) to
fill three-year terms March 2002 - March 29, 2005 arm expires
for Ann Freerks, Susan Lichl Malkmus) (5 males 2 females
currently serve).
e. Telecommunications ~ - Two vacancies to fill t
terms March 13, 2002 - March 2005 (Term expires Terry
Smith, Jim Pusack) (1 male and les currently serve).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p Wednesday, Janu
ITEM NO. 20. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM NO. 21. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a. City Attorney.
b. City Clerk.
c. City Manager.
ITEM NO. 22. ADJOURNMENT.
ITEM NO. 19 ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
Current Vacancies.
a. Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term
April 1, 2002 - April 3, 2006 (Term expires for Lyra Dickerson) (2
males and 0 females currently serve).
b. Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term ending December 31, 2004 (William Kelly passed away) (3
males and 5 females currently serve).
c. Planning & Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term ending May 1, 2003 (Pam Ehrhardt resigned) (4
males and 2 females currently serve).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February
13.
Previously Announced.
d. 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).
e. 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).
f. 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,
February 13.
~ City Council Meeting Schedule and
~,,~ c~'~ Tentative Work Session Agendas
January 4 Friday
9:30a SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Harvat Hall
· Separate Agenda Posted
January 7 Monday
6:30p SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Ha/vat Hall
· Separate Agenda Posted
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Harvat Hall
· Review Zoning Items [Franklin]
· Review Agenda Items [Atkins]
· Appointments: Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment ('i); Animal Care and
Adoption Center Advisory Board (1); Board of Adjustment (1); Board of
Appeals (1)
· Parking on Downtown Private Property [Franklin]
· Literary Walk Extension [Franklin]
· Section 8/Public Housing Administrative Plan Update [Boothroy]
· Bottle Bill [Hefting]
· Smoking in Restaurants [Dilkes]
* Council Time
January 8 Tuesday
7:00p SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Harvat Hall
· Separate Agenda Posted
January 9 Wednesday
TBD SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION TBD
Joint Meeting with JC Board of Supervisors, Schools, Cities of North Liberty
and Coralv[lle
January 10 Thursday
1:30p - 5:00p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Harvat Hall
· Budget Meeting
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Dog Park Downtown Historic Preservation Survey
Regulation of Downtown Dumpsters Writers' Safe Haven
Refuse Carts