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Iowa City
City Council Agenda
Special Formal c,~o~low^ c,~
January 22, 2002 - 7:00 p.m.
I Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street www.icgov.org
ITEM NO. 1. GALL TO ORDER.
ROLL GALL.
ITEM NO. 2. GONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE GONSENT GALENDAR AS
PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for special meetings of January 4,
January 7, and January 8, published subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Housing & Community Development Commission - November 15
(2) Iowa City Airport Commission - December 13
(3) Iowa City Board of Adjustment- December 12
(4) Iowa City Board of Appeals - December 3
(5) Parks & Recreation Commission - December 12
(6) Police Citizens Review Board - November 27
Recommendation: Approve a 30-day extension to January 30,
2002, for Public Report #01-02 [Council acted on at a previous
meeting]
(7)Police Citizens Review Board - December 1
(8)Police Citizens Review Board - December 27
c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals.
(1)Class B Beer Permit for KT Restaurants, Inc., dba Godfather's
Pizza, 531 Highway 1 W.
(2)Class E Liquor License for Supervalu, Inc., dba Cub Foods, 855
Highway 1 W.
(3)Class B Wine Permit for Supervalu, Inc., dba Cub Foods, 855
Highway 1 W.
(4)Class C Beer Permit for Supervalu, Inc., dba Cub Foods, 855
Highway 1 W.
(5)Class C Liquor License for Mike's Place, Inc., dba Mike's Tap, 121
Wright St.
(6)Class C Liquor License for Jay, Inc., dba Press Box, 1920 Keokuk
St.
(7)Class C Liquor License for Mike & Marty Enterprises, Inc., dba
Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 E. Washington St.
o4 ~ Jb (8) Resolution to issue a Dance Permit to Jay, Inc., dba Press Box,
1920 Keokuk St.
January/ 22, 2002 Cit~/ of Iowa Cit)/ Pa~e 2
d. Motions.
(1) CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $15,264,907.24 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER
1 THROUGH NOVEMBER 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.
~_ /~ (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING TIME, DATE AND
PLACE (FEBRUARY 5) FOR HEARINGS ON PROPOSED
CIVIL PENALTIES OF $300.00 AGAINST DEADWOOD
TAVERN AND QUINTON'S BAR & DELI.
Comment: This Resolution sets the time, date and place for
hearings on proposed $300.00 civil penalties, authorized by Iowa
Code section 453A.22(2), against Deadwood Tavern, 6 South
Dubuque Street, and Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 E. Washington
Street. Iowa Code section 453A.22(2) authorizes a $300.00 civil
penalty against a retail cigarette permit holder whose employee
has been convicted of or pled guilty to selling or providing tobacco
to a minor.
f. Resolutions,
o~. - I ~ (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT
METHANE ABATEMENT PROJECT, PHASE I.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
O~.~ /C~ (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CITY'S PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO FILE A
NOTICE OF USE RESTRICTION TO BE IMPOSED BY
STATE ADMINISTRATIVE RULE ON CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE LOCATED IN LOWER CITY PARK AND USED
AS THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE.
Comment: As a condition of receiving grant funds from the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $81,175 for
use in constructing the Riverside Festival Stage, Iowa City is
required to file with the County Recorder a Notice of Use
Restriction, which notice requires that such funds granted be used
only for the approved project purpose, and if not so used, or if
such property passes from the control of the grantee, that such
funds be returned to the department. This restriction would remain
in force for a period of 25 years.
January/ 22, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 3
c~3--g,O (3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO
HEARING FROM A & J MINIMART, 2153 ACT CIRCLE,
PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE SECTION 453A.22(2) (2001).
Comment: This Resolution accepts payment of a $300.00 civil
penalty, authorized by Iowa Code section 453A.22(2), from A & J
Minimart, 2153 ACT Cimle. Section 453A.22(2) provides that a
$300.00 civil penalty will be assessed to a retail cigarette permit
holder when and if that permit holder's employee is convicted of or
pleads guilty to selling or providing tobacco to a minor. By making
this payment and signing the appropriate waiver, A & J Minimart
waives its statutory right to have a hearing on whether the civil
penalty should be assessed.
o~--o~-I , (4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO
HEARING FROM COLLEGE STREET NEWS D/B/A COLLEGE
STREET OASIS, 110 E. COLLEGE STREET, PURSUANT TO
IOWA CODE SECTION 453A.22(2) (2001).
Comment: This Resolution accepts payment of a $300.00 civil
penalty, authorized by Iowa Code section 453A.22(2), from
College Street News d/b/a College Street Oasis, 110 E. College
Street. Section 453A.22(2) provides that a $300.00 civil penalty
will be assessed to a retail cigarette permit holder when and if that
permit holder's employee is convicted of or pleads guilty to selling
or providing tobacco to a minor. By making this payment and
signing the appropriate waiver, College Street News waives its
statutory right to have a hearing on whether the civil penalty
should be assessed.
(5) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO
HEARING FROM DRUGTOWN, 310 N. 1ST AVENUE,
PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE SECTION 453A.22(2) (2001).
Comment: This Resolution accepts payment of a $300.00 civil
penalty, authorized by Iowa Code section 453A.22(2), from
Drugtown, 310 N. 1st Avenue. Section 453A.22(2) provides that a
$300.00 civil penalty will be assessed to a retail cigarette permit
holder when and if that permit holder's employee is convicted of or
pleads guilty to selling or providing tobacco to a minor. By making
this payment and signing the appropriate waiver, Drugtown waives
its statutory right to have a hearing on whether the civil penalty
should be assessed.
January/ 22, 2002 Cit~/ of Iowa City Parle 4
(6) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM HARTIG
DRUG COMPANY, 701 MORMON TREK BLVD, PURSUANT TO
IOWA CODE SECTION 453A.22(2) (2001).
Comment: This Resolution accepts payment of a $300.00 civil
penalty, authorized by Iowa Code section 453A.22(2), from Hartig
Drug Company, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd. Section 453A.22(2)
provides that a $300.00 civil penalty will be assessed to a retail
cigarette permit holder when and if that permit holder's employee
is convicted of or pleads guilty to selling or providing tobacco to a
minor. By making this payment and signing the appropriate
waiver, Hartig Drug Company waives its statutory right to have a
hearing on whether the civil penalty should be assessed.
o~.~ D.~ (7) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO
HEARING FROM HY-VEE FOOD STORE, 1201 N. DODGE
STREET, PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE SECTION 453A.22(2)
(2001).
Comment: This Resolution accepts payment of a $300.00 civil
penalty, authorized by Iowa Code section 453A.22(2), from Hy-
Vee Food Store, 1201 N. Dodge Street. Section 453A.22(2)
provides that a $300.00 civil penalty will be assessed to a retail
cigarette permit holder when and if that permit holder's employee
is convicted of or pleads guilty to selling or providing tobacco to a
minor. By making this payment and signing the appropriate
waiver, Hy-Vee Food Store waives its statutory right to have a
hearing on whether the civil penalty should be assessed.
o~,--<~ (8) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO
HEARING FROM KUM & GO STORES, 513 S. RIVERSIDE DR.,
PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE SECTION 4§3A.22(2) (2001).
Comment: This Resolution accepts payment of a $300.00 civil
penalty, authorized by Iowa Code section 453A.22(2), from Kum &
Go Stores, 513 S. Riverside Dr. Section 453A.22(2) provides that
a $300.00 civil penalty will be assessed to a retail cigarette permit
holder when and if that permit holder's employee is convicted of or
pleads guilty to selling or providing tobacco to a minor. By making
this payment and signing the appropriate waiver, Kum & Go
Stores waives its statutory right to have a hearing on whether the
civil penalty should be assessed.
Januar}/ 22, 2002 Cit~/ of Iowa City Parle 5
~. ~, (9) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO
HEARING FROM SUBURBAN AMOCO KEOKUK
STREET, 1905 S. KEOKUK STREET, PURSUANT
TO IOWA CODE SECTION 453A.22(2) (2001).
Comment: This Resolution accepts payment of a $300.00 civil
penalty, authorized by Iowa Code section 453A.22(2), from
Suburban Amoco - Keokuk Street, 1905 S. Keokuk Street.
Section 453A.22(2) provides that a $300.00 civil penalty will be
assessed to a retail cigarette permit holder when and if that permit
holder's employee is convicted of or pleads guilty to selling or
providing tobacco to a minor. By making this payment and signing
the appropriate waiver, Suburban Amoco - Keokuk Street waives
its statutory right to have a hearing on whether the civil penalty
should be assessed.
0,~? (10) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO
HEARING FROM SUBURBAN AMOCO, 370 SCOTF COURT,
PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE SECTION 453A.22(2) (2001).
Comment: This Resolution accepts payment of a $300.00 civil
penalty, authorized by Iowa Code section 453A.22(2), from
Suburban Amoco, 370 Scott Court. Section 453A.22(2) provides
that a $300.00 civil penalty will be assessed to a retail cigarette
permit holder when and if that permit holder's employee is
convicted of or pleads guilty to selling or providing tobacco to a
minor. By making this payment and signing the appropriate
waiver, Suburban Amoco waives its statutory right to have a
hearing on whether the civil penalty should be assessed.
g. Correspondence.
(1) Alexandria Schaeffeh Highland Avenue
(2) Sue Lafky: John Bennett Heroism
(3) Bruce Gluckman (Mediacom): Franchise Fees on Non-
Subscriber Revenue
(4) Robert Welsh and Karen Kubby: Municipal Electricity
(5) Casey Cook (FIRST): Time on Council Agenda
(6) Sue Futrelh Rezoning in SE Iowa City Industrial Zone
(7) Carol DePresse: Vision Iowa Public Hearing
(8) Louise Nielsen: New Iowa Avenue Parking Ramp Building
(9) John Darnauer: Iowa Avenue Parking Ramp Signs
(10) R.H. Sunday: Smoking Ban
(1'1) Ann Kohl: Smoking Ban
(12) Gayle Nelson: Smoking Ban
(13) Brian Decker: Smoking Ban
(14) Amy Charles: Smoking Ban
January 22, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 6
(15) Sharon Hackbart (Lemme School): Smoking Ban [17 letters
scanned and included in the final archived meeting folder in the
City Clerk's Office]
('16) Teresa Kelly (The Heritage Agency): Elderly Nutrition Program
(17) Judith Klink: Procedures
(16) Charles Eble: Press Citizen Development
(19) Postcards from 25 individuals: Protect the Park [All scanned and
included in the final archived meeting folder in the City Clerk's
Office]
(20) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Designation of One Cab
Stand Located in the 100 Block of Linn Street
(2'1) Tricia Donatti: Vehicles for Hire [Previously distributed]
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
ITEM NO. 3. 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. 4. PLANNING AND ZONING MA'Iq'ERS.
a. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for February 5 on an
ordinance to rezone approximately 0.63 acres located at 707 N.
Dubuque Street from High Density Multi-Family, RM-44, to Sensitive
Areas Overlay, OSA/RM-44. (REZ01-00010)
Comment: Approval of this rezoning will allow for the property at 707 N.
Dubuque Street to be redeveloped with a 10-unit apartment building. A
Sensitive Areas Overlay zone is required due to critical (25%~39%) and
protected (40%+) slopes existing on the property. At its January 3
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 December 20, 2001.
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City of Iowa City
M MORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
DATE: January 22, 2002
RE: Additions to 1/22 agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR
Correspondence
2g (22) John Kammermeyer- Tax Increment Financing
(23) Cheryl Davies - Smoking
(24) Richard Hughes - Library Expansion Records
(25) Janene Panfil and Donald Stumbo - Brick Streets [Staff
response included]
(26) Meredith Sewell - Brick Streets [Staff response included]
(27) Joyce Moran - Smoking
Januar}/22, 2002 Cit}/ of Iowa Cit~/ Parle 7
b. Public hearing 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.
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c. Public hearing on an ordinance to vacate the northern l~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: /~
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d. Public hearing 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:
e. Public hearing on a resolution annexing 4.01 acres located south of
Herbert Hoover Highway east of Scott Boulevard. (.AN~N01-00,..005~
Comment: Approval of this annexation will br~g the Iowa City Cafe
Center into the City. At its 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.
Action:
//
January 22, 2002 Cit}/ of Iowa City Parle 8
f. Public hearing 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-t. (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.
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0~- ~001 g. Con~der an 6rdinance to rezone .63 acres from General
1, to Intensive Commercial, C1-1, located on the south side of Highway
1 West, west of Ruppe~ Road. (RE01-00021) (Pass and~~
Comment: The proposed rezoning will allow commercial uses rather
than industrial uses on this propeAy. At its November I 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 repoA dated October 18.
Action: [~~~/~ '~~_
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h. Con~e~an ordin~ce to va~at~est Benton CouA n~h of ~nton
Street. (VAC01-00003) (Pass and Adopt)
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 Cou~ would allow Oaknoll
Retirement Center to acquire the right-of-way. Oaknoll Retirement
Center owns all properly abutting West Benton Coud. Staff
recommended approval in a repod dated October 18.
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22, 2002 Cit~/ of Iowa Cit~/ Parle 9
i. Consider an ordinance to rezone approximately 38.24 acres from Low
Density Single Family, RS-5, County Highway Commercial, CH, County
Local Commercial, CI and County Multi-Family, R3A to Community
Commercial, CC-2 (10.99 acres), Medium Density Single-Family, RS-8
(21 acres), and Low Density Single-Family, RS-5 (6.22 acres) for
property located east of Scott Boulevard and south of Rochester
Avenue and Lower West Branch Road. (Pass and Adopt)
Comment: At its June 21 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning,
subject to approval of a conditional zoning agreement that addresses
the general neighborhood design standards in the Northeast District
Plan, general conformance to the concept plan submitted with the
application, and the contribution of funds toward the reconstruction of
Lower West Branch Road. Final reading of the ordinance was deferred
at the Council meeting of September 25 awaiting approval from the City
Development Board. Annexation has been approved, and staff
recommended approval subject to conditions in a report dated June 7.
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j. Consider an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the
Zoning regulations of approximately 105.2 acres of property from
Suburban Residential, County RS, to Low Density Single-Family
Residential, RS-5 (45.08 acres), and Medium Density Single-Family
Residential, RS-8 (60.13 acres) for property located north of Court
Street, south of Lower West Branch Road, and east of Hummingbird
Lane. (Pass and Adopt)
Comment: At its June 21 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning,
subject to approval of a conditional zoning agreement that addresses
the general neighborhood design standards in the Northeast District
Plan, the contribution of funds toward the reconstruction of Lower West
Branch Road, and the dedication of sewer easements. Final reading of
the ordinance was deferred at the Council meeting of September 25
awaiting approval from the City Development Board. Annexation has
been approved, and staff recommended approval subject to conditions
in a report dated June 7.
k. Consider a resolution approving the final plat of Oakes Sixth Addition,
a 30.11-acre, 18-1ot residential subdivision located at the western
terminus of Bristol Avenue. (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. Deferred January 8.
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January 22, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 10
b ~ D- ~ I. Consider a resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of Press-
Citizen Addition, a 33.48 acre, 3-lot commercial and residential
subdivision located at the intersection of Dodge Street and Scott
Boulevard. (SUB01-00032)
Comment: At its January 3 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed preliminary
and final plat, subject to the approval of legal papers prior to City
Council consideration, Legal papers have been approved, Staff
recommended approval in a repod dated January 3, 2002.
Action: ~. '~~~
ITEM NO. 5. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTACT, AND ESTIM F
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 RECREATIONAL
T~IL PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURI~ TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CI~ CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR
RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Comment: This 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 Holl~ood Boulevard. The estimated
construction cost is $242,350 and will be funded with General Obligation
bond proceeds.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
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O~'- ,)'~ b. CONSIDERARESOLUTIONAPPROVlNG
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January/ 22, 2002 Cit~/ of Iowa Cit~/ Pa~e 11
ITEM NO. 6. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF THE
0~- $'~ PROPERTY KNOWN AS PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, FIRST
ADDITION, IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO TERRY L. STAMPER HOLDINGS,
L.L.C.
Comment: Pursuant to the Peninsula Neighborhood Development
Agreement between the City of Iowa City and Terry L. Stamper Holdings,
L.L.C. ("Stamper") approved by Resolution No. 00-231 of the City Council
dated June 29, 2000, and amendments thereto ("Agreement"), Stamper has
agreed to develop a tract of land known as the Peninsula Neighborhood.
The City Council considered and approved the final plat of the Peninsula
Neighborhood, First Addition, at its June 12, 2001 meeting. On May 8,
2001, the City Council adopted a Resolution declaring its intent to convey its
interest in the parcel, authorizing the publication of public notice of the
proposed conveyance, and setting the date and time of public hearing.
Public hearing was held June 12, 2001. Pursuant to said Agreement,
Stamper has agreed to purchase the Peninsula Neighborhood, First
Addition, for a price equal to a per-unit base price of $3,171.00 multiplied by
the total number of final site-plan approved units. This Resolution authorizes
the City Council's conveyance of the above property to Stamper as
contemplated in the Resolution of Intent to Convey.
ITEM NO. 7. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
~--.,.?1 THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ADDENDUM TO THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR
THE NORTH DODGE STREET PROJECT STP-I-5(69)--2C-52.
Comment: This addendum allows the City to use its STP funds and local
matching funds to purchase design engineering services for this project.
The actual costs of these services shall be credited to the total City
participation. The original agreement provided for the following: 80% state
and 20% local funding for STP funds = $1,109,698 (lump sum) and DOT
Primary Road Funds = $4,747,512 (estimated). This project will reconstruct
North Dodge Street from the one way pair at Governor Street north to the 1-
80 interchange. The preliminary estimated construction, administration and
right of way costs total $5,857,210. Any project expenditures exceeding the
preliminary estimate will be borne entirely by the DOT. The local share of
this project will be funded with GO Bonds and Road Use Taxes.
Action:
January/ 22, 2002 City of Iowa Cit~/ Parle 12
ITEM NO. 8. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
o~,-.~,~ DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
AFl'EST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETVVEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND HOWARD
R. GREEN COMPANY, TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE NORTH DODGE STREET
PROJECT, STP-1-5(69)--2C-52.
Comment: This agreement authorizes Howard R. Green Company to
provide design engineering services related to the North Dodge Street
Project. The total cost of the services is $808,400. 80% federal STP
funding and 20% local funding will be used for the contract. The City
contribution will be funded by GO bonds and Road Use Taxes. This
agreement is on file in the City Engineer's Office.
ITEM NO. 9. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
~. - ?,:~ THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETVVEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE INTERSECTION OF IOWA HIGHWAY
I AND SUNSET STREET.
Comment: This $93,960 project is being funded 55% by the Urban-State
Traffic Engineering Program (U-STEP) provided by the Iowa Department of
Transportation, and 45% by the City of Iowa City. The improvements will
widen the median opening on Iowa Highway 1, replace the traffic signal
detection loops with video traffic signal detection, and provide re-striping for
the southbound Sunset Street shared through/right turn lane and a separate
southbound left turn bay. A staff memorandum detailing the project
included in Council packet.
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ITEM NO. 10. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE
o;~- -~ H- OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES
AND PROGRAMS.
Comment: The Parks and Recreation Commission and staff review fees
and charges annually, and increases are considered in order to help support
the Recreation Division's budget. A three-year plan has been established,
with FY03 fee increases being recommended for adoption at this time, and
FY04 and 2005 fee increases tentatively identified. Some of the FY03
increases will actually be implemented in FY02 because the summer
season begins in FY02, but continues into FY03. The Parks and Recreation
Commission reviewed the proposed increases at their meeting of December
12, 2001 and adopted them at their meeting of January 9, 2002.
Action:
January, 22, 2002 Cit}/ of Iowa Cit}/ Parle 13
iTEM NO. 11. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EXPANSION OF THE
o~ - ~; , IOWA BEVERAGE CONTAINER DEPOSIT LAW.
Comment: A draft of this resolution was previously reviewed by Council.
The resolution as adopted will be forwarded to various Iowa legislators in
demonstration of Iowa City's support for legislation to retain and expand the
Iowa Beverage Container Deposit Law.
Action: /
ITEM NO. 12. 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 #01-05 AND #01-
06.
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 c~use. At their meeting of January 8, 2002, the Board
requested a 30-day extension for the reasons stated in the January 8
minutes which are included in Council packet. Correspondence included in
Council packet.
Action:
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ITEM NO. 13. 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 #01-04.
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 January 14, 2002, the
Board requested a 30-day extension for the reasons stated in the January
14 minutes which are included in Council packet. Correspondence included
in Council packet.
Action: (~-~/,~'
ITEM NO. 14. PUBLIC DISOUSSION [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA).
January/ 22, 2002 City of Iowa Cit~/ Parle 14
ITEM NO. 15. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
Current Vacancies.
a. Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy to fill a three year
term March 29, 2002 --March 29, 2005. (New district - Longfellow
Historic District Representative) (5 males and 2 females currently
serve).
b. Planning & Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill a five year term
May 1, 2002 - May 1, 2007. (Term expires for Elizabeth Koppes) (4
males and 2 females currently serve).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 27.
Previously Announced.
c. 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).
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 female currently serve).
e. 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).
f. 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).
g. Planning & Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term ending May 1, 2003. (Pam Ehrhardt resigned) (4 males and 2
females current[y serve).
h. 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).
i. 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).
Ap~ns mu, st be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 13.
ITEM NO. 16. CI'~-'Y COU~RMATION.
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ITEM NO. 17. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a. City Attorney.
b. City Clerk. ~ ~
c. City Manager.
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ITEM NO. '18. ADJOURNMENT.
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~,,~ c~%- Tentative Work Session Agendas
January 21 Monday
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
January 22 Tuesday
5:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Harvat Hall
· Review Zoning Items [Franklin]
· Review Agenda Items [Atkins]
· Literary Walk Extension [Franklin]
· Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges [Trueblood]
· Smoking in Restaurants Amendment [Dilkes]
· Council Time
7:00p SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Harvat Hall
· Separate Agenda Posted
January 24 Thursday
1:30p-5:00p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Harvat Hall · Budget Meeting
January 29 Tuesday
8:00a-12:00p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Harvat Hall
· Budget Meeting
6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Harvat Hall
· Budget Meeting- Boards & Commissions,
Community Organizations
February 4 Monday
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. HaP/at Hall · City Conference Board
· Remaining Agenda TBA
February 5 Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Harvat Hall · Separate Agenda Posted
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