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ITEM NO. 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
NO. 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - Richard W. Lee Award
Daniel Dreckman
a. Public Access Television Day - April 5
b. Severe Weather Awareness Week - March 25-29
ITEM NO. 4. OUTSTANDING STUDENTS.
a.Grant Wood: Nic Reed, Merritt Rodriguez, Hannah VanderSchel, and
Adam Sullivan
ITEM NO. 5. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS
PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting of February
19, regular meeting of February 19, and special meeting of February
27, published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions. (1) Housing and Community Development Commission: January 17
(2) Iowa City Airport Commission: January 10
(3) Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee: February 7
(4) Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees: January 24
(5) Iowa City Telecommunications Commission: January 28
(6) Parks and Recreation Commission: February 13
(7) Planning and Zoning Commission: February 7
(8) Police Citizens Review Board: February 26
Recommendation: Accept PCRB Report on Complaint #01-05
(9) Senior Center Commission: January 15
c.Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New.
(1)Special Class C Liquor License for Jun Yu Xie dba Tokyo Ichiban,
1931 Broadway.
(2) Class C Liquor License for Okoboji lC, LLC, dba Okoboji Grill,
1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.
March 19, 2002 City of Iowa Cit~/ Parle 2
Renewals.
(3) Special Class C Liquor License for Sushi Po Po Corporation, Inc.,
dba Sushi Po Po, 725 Mormon Trek Blvd.
(4) Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge #590 B.P.O. Elks of
U.S.A. dba B.P.O. Elks #590, 637 Foster Rd.
(5) Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Club, Inc., dba First
Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Ave.
(6) Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for
Downtown Iowa City Entertainment dba Malone's Irish Pub, 121
Iowa Ave.
- -~j (7) Resolution to issue Dance Permit for First Avenue Club, Inc., dba
First Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Ave.
d. Setting Public Hearings.
(1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE OF APRIL 2 FOR A
MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
$8,480,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN
ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA, CITY, IOWA,
AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on
April 2, 2002, to receive public comment regarding the issuance of
up to $8,480,000 of General Obligation Bonds and authorizes the
City Clerk to publish the notice of hearing. Proceeds from the bonds
will be used to pay costs of the construction, reconstruction and
repairing of improvements to public ways and streets; the
construction, improvement, and repair of bridges; the construction of
storm water sewers and systems; the rehabilitation, improvement
and equipping of existing city parks; the equipping of cemeteries;
and the equipping of the fire, police and street departments.
o~ c~ (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE OF APRIL 2 FOR A
MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
$610,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA, CITY, IOWA, AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on
April 2, 2002, to receive public comment regarding the issuance of
up to $610,000 of General Obligation Bonds and authorizes the City
Clerk to publish the notice of hearing. Proceeds from the bonds will
be used to pay costs of the purchase of transit busses and system
equipment; improvements to Fire Station #3; the construction of a
new fire station and the acquisition of art for public buildings and
areas.
March 19, 2002 Cit~/ of Iowa Cit~/ Parle 3
, od- ~- (3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE OF APRIL 2 FOR A
MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
$680,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA, CITY, IOWA, AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on
April 2, 2002, to receive public comment regarding the issuance of
up to $680,000 of General Obligation Bonds and authorizes the City
Clerk to publish the notice of hearing. Proceeds from the bonds will
be used to pay costs of boiler improvements to the Recreation
Center and Soccer Field improvements.
~,~- ~'~ (4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE OF APRIL 2 FOR A
MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
$230,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA, CITY, IOWA, AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on
April 2, 2002, to receive public comment regarding the issuance of
up to $230,000 of General Obligation Bonds and authorizes the City
Clerk to publish the notice of hearing. Proceeds from the bonds will
be used to pay costs of equipping city buildings and offices,
recreation centers and Senior Center.
~,~.~ '~ . (5) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING DATE OF APRIL 2 FOR A
MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
$700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA, CITY, IOWA, AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on
April 2, 2002, to receive public comment regarding the issuance of
up to $700,000 of General Obligation Bonds and authorizes the City
Clerk to publish the notice of hearing. Proceeds from the bonds will
be used to pay costs of the acquisition and construction of a transit
intermodal facility.
o~'~' %~ (6) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETrING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR APRIL 2 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY02 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
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 the repair and/or sealing of
numerous bridge decks.
March 19, 2002 Cit~/ of Iowa Cit}/ Parle 4
(7) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR APRIL 2, ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3,
ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES,"
CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES,
CHARGES BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES," ARTICLE 5,
ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL," OF THE CITY CODE
TO INCREASE CERTAIN SOLID WASTE CHARGES.
Comment: This ordinance increases charges for appliance
collection, per item collected from $18.00 to $20.00; solid waste
collection from $8.20 minimum to $9.00 minimum; and curbside
recycling, per unit from $2.80 to $3.10. The per-dwelling unit, and
2 rooming units per month charge will increase to $12.10 ($9.00 +
$3.10). These increases are necessary to recover costs
associated with solid waste collection.
og.- °o-~ (8) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FIXING TIME, DATE (APRIL 2)
AND PLACE FOR HEARINGS ON PROPOSED
CIVIL PENALTIES OF $300.00 AGAINST DELI MART,
MUMM'S SALOON & EATERY, AND NORTH DODGE
EXPRESS, AND OF 30-DAY SUSPENSIONS AGAINST CITY
NEWS & BOOKS AND DEADWOOD TAVERN.
Comment: This Resolution sets the time, date and place for
hearings on proposed civil penalties of $300.00 against Deli Mart,
525 Highway 1 West, Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton
Street, and North Dodge Express, 2790 North Dodge Street, and
30-day permit suspensions against City News & Books, Il3 Iowa
Avenue and Deadwood Tavern, 6 South Dubuque Street, all as
authorized by Iowa Code section 453A.22(2). 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. It also
authorizes a 30-day suspension of the retail cigarette permit if
there is a second such violation within a two-year period.
e. Resolutions.
og.-- ~<~ (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WAIVER OF
RIGHT TO HEARING AND SUSPENDING RETAIL
CIGARETTE PERMIT OF A & J MINIMART, 2153 ACT CIRCLE,
FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) DAYS, PURSUANT
TO IOWA CODE SECTION 453A.22(2) (2001).
Comment: This Resolution accepts a Waiver of Right to Hearing
and Suspending the Retail Cigarette Permit of A & J Minimart,
2153 ACT Circle, for a period of thirty (30) days, pursuant to Iowa
Code Section 453A.22(2).
March 19, 2002 Cit~/ of Iowa Cit}/ Parle 5
~ (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING
FROM DELI MART #2, 1920 LOWER MUSCATINE, 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 Deli
Mart #2, 1920 Lower Muscatine. 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, Deli Mart #2
waives its statutory right to have a hearing on whether the civil
penalty should be assessed.
(3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING
FROM DELI MART #5, 206 E. BENTON 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 Deli
Mart #5, 206 E. Benton 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, Deli Mart #5
waives its statutory right to have a hearing on whether the civil
penalty should be assessed.
c~ {4) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING
FROM EAGLE FOOD CENTER #157, 600 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 Eagle
Food Center #157, 600 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, Eagle Food Center #157 waives its statutory right to have a
hearing on whether the civil penalty should be assessed.
March 19, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 6
o~--~J~. (5) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING
FROM HAWKEYE CONVENIENCE STORE, 2875 COMMERCE
DRIVE, 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
Hawkeye Convenience Store, 2875 Commerce Drive. 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, Hawkeye Convenience Store waives its
statutory right to have a hearing on whether the civil penaIty should
be assessed.
0~.- ~:5 (6) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES.
Comment: This resolution will include the following changes: (1)
Increase the maximum depository balance at Iowa State Bank. We
are recommending an increase in the depository limit at Iowa State
Bank from $25 million to $35 million. Additional investments at this
institution would be collateralized by the state sinking fund; (2)
Increase the maximum depository balance at the U of I Credit
Union. We are recommending an increase in the depository limit at
the U of I Credit Union from $15 million to $25 million. Additional
investments at this institution would be collateralized by an
increased letter of credit; and (3) We are recommending that
Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank be added to the list of
depositories with a depository limit of $15 million. Investments at
this institution would be collateralized by the state sinking fund.
~- ~' (7) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND US BANK, N.A.,
NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2204 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: US Bank, N.A., North Liberty, Iowa has requested that
the City approve a Subordination Agreement for 2204 California
Avenue to refinance a first mortgage. On April 10, 2000, the
owner of the property received a loan from the City of Iowa City's
Housing Rehabilitation Program for the amount of $11,256. The
property is appraised for $78,000 which provides enough equity to
cover the City's second lien position.
March 19, 2002 Cit~/ of Iowa Cit~/ Parle 7
(8) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATFEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, AN ADDENDUM, AND A
STATEMENT OF LIFE LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1714 DEFOREST STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: The owner of the property located at 1714 DeForest
Street received assistance through the City's Housing Rehabilitation
Program totaling $3,335.96. The financing was in the form of a
conditional occupancy loan. The loan has been paid off; thus the
lien can now be released.
~/o (9) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF
LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2750 IRVING AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: On May 4, 1999, the Council passed Resolution No. 99-
143 to convey a single family home at 2750 Irving Avenue to a
qualified Iow income family through the Affordable Dream Home
Program. The City loaned the buyers $30,371.04, which was
secured by a mortgage. The family is now moving out-of-state and
sold the house to another income eligible family. The buyers have
paid the City the full amount due on the loan, and the City needs to
release the mortgage as a result.
(10) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO A'I-I'EST A SANITARY SEWER
EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR A PORTION OF LOT 36,
SCOTT-SIX INDUSTRIAL PARK, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Comment: Pursuant to a site plan for a portion of Lot 36, Scott-Six
Industrial Park, Iowa City, Iowa, a sanitary sewer line was installed
to service the additional development within the subdivision. The
proposed Sanitary Sewer Easement grants the City an easement
that follows the area of the public improvement installation. This
Resolution authorizes the execution of the Sanitary Sewer
Easement Agreement necessary for the City to acquire easement
rights for the area of the sanitary sewer line.
(11) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE HUNTERS RUN PARK PROJECT.
Comment: On August 9, 2001, a contract was entered into with
L.L. Pellin9 Company of North Liberty to construct a new 22-acre
park in the Hunters Run Subdivision. The total contract amount is
$236,009.23; 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.
March 19, 2002 Cit}/ of Iowa Cit}/ Parle 8
(12) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY PARK TRAILS.
Comment: On August 16, 2001, a contract was entered into with
L.L. Pelling Company of North Liberty to reconstruct the trail
system located within City Park. The total contract amount is
$329,942.71; 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
/0o ~ (13) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
PARTIAL RELEASE OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED
ON LOT 1, PARK VIEW TERRACE SUBDIVISION.
Comment:As shown and granted in the final plat of Terrace View
Subdivision, the City has a drainage easement on Lot 1 of said
subdivision, located just off of Normandy Drive. There is a garage
currently located on Lot 1, which encroaches upon the City's
easement. The owner of the subject property, Terry Hora, wishes
to expand the garage, which would result in a total encroachment
of 330 square feet upon the easement. The owner has requested
that the City release that portion of the easement. The City Public
Works Department has reviewed and considered the request, and
recommends that the release be issued. This resolution authorizes
release of the 330 square foot portion of the drainage easement.
f. Correspondence.
(1) Mary and Martin Gaffey: Scott Court Zoning Change [staff
response included]
(2) Doug Elliott (ECICOG): Zoning Training Opportunity
{3) Doug Elliott (ECICOG): EClCOG Express
(4) Dan Rossi (U of I Student Body Vice President): Student
Involvement in Iowa City Government
(5) Simon Willard: Plaque on Iowa Avenue and Traffic Light at
Gilbert and Iowa [staff responses included in packet]
(6) Scott Kading: State Appeals Court
(7) Joe Bolkcom (State Senator): MidAmerican
(8) Carol Spaziani and Saul Mekies: Municipally-Owned Electric
Utility
(9) Postcards from 13 individuals: Protect the Park [All scanned
and included in the final archived meeting folder in the City
Clerk's Office]
(10) Petitions from individuals: Conference Center/ Hotel/
Rainforest in Coralville Industrial Park [All scanned and
included in the final archived meeting folder in the City Clerk's
Office]
(11) Petitions from 4 individuals: Vision Iowa in Coralville [All
scanned and included in the final archived meeting folder in the
City Clerk's Office]
March 19, 2002 City of Iowa City Page 9
(12) JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of a YIELD
sign at the intersection of Woodside Drive and Woodside
Place; Installation of a NO PARKING ANYTIME sign on the
west side of the 600 block of South Madison Street
Correspondence distributed in February 28 Information Packet:
· Wally Plahutnik: Northside Streetscape
· Carol Thompson (JC Board of Supervisors): Proposal to
Consider Transit Authority for Johnson County
· JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Designation of Four
Vehicle for Hire Stands for Yellow Cab Taxi Company
Located in the 400 Block of College Street, and One Vehicle
for Hire Stand for Old Capitol Cab Taxi Company Located in
the 100 Block of Linn Street
Correspondence distributed in March 7 Information Packet:
· Roger Alberts: Dam Renovation
· Brian and Yvonne Mccabe: Mediacom
· Rick Mascari (Airport Commission): TIF District
· Julia Daughterty: Idea for Public Transportation
· Jason Brummond: Smoking Ban
· James Duke, PhD: Parking
· Gian Sachdev [Daily Iowan]: First Contact - 6 mo
Anniversary of September 11 Tragedy
· Postcard from 1 individual: MidAmerican Energy Franchise
· James Glonke: Intersection of Woodside Place and
Woodside Drive
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
ITEM NO. 6. 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: March 19, 2002
A__dditions tQ 3/19 agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR: ~.
5f(13) Dave Moore: Liquor License Citations "%
(14) Renee Heart: Litter ~
(15) Rod Sullivan: First Avenue and Court Street )
(16) Fred Van Allen: Eye Sore //
I ~...~.~7) O°hn L~en°ch: Municipal Utility ~
ITEM 7c CONSIDERA MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
APRIL 2 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING 17.64 ACRES FROM
ID-RS TO OPDH-12 TO ALLOW 168 DWELLINGS IN 18
BUILDINGS LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF GILBERT
STREET SOUTH OF NAPOLEON LANE.
James Trager: Apartments and prairie land
ITEM 7g PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE REZONING 18.2 ACRES
FROM RS-5 TO OSA-5 AND A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE
AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR HICKORY HEIGHTS.
Linda Fisher: Hickory Heights development & addendum
ITEM 7m CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PARTS 2-4, A 13.98 50-LOT
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED EAST OF CAMDEN
ROAD NORTH OF COURT STREET.
R. Bruce Haupert: Request for deferral
ITEM 13 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ALLOCATION
OF PUBLIC ART FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, ARTISTS DORIS PARKS
AND STEVE MAXON, AND THE IOWA CITY HOST NOON LIONS
CLUB FOR A BRONZE STATUE OF IRVING WEBER.
Bruce Haupert: Expenditure
March 19, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 10
ITEM NO. 7. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for April 2 on amendments
to the Comprehensive Plan, South District Map to show the general
alignment of a future east-west arterial street and to amend the text of
the plan to refer to the alignment.
Comment: At its February 21 meeting, by a vote of 5-1 (Hansen voted
no), the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of
these amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The amendments will
depict the location of a future east/west arterial street to be built
between Gilbert Street and Scott Boulevard generally located south of
the current City limits. Staff recommended approval in a report dated
February 14.
^croon:
b. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for April 2 on amendments
to the Comprehensive Plan to provide for the location of large
apartment complexes and to amend the South District Plan land use
map to depict multi-family development on the east side of South
Gilbert Street east and south of Napoleon Park.
Comment: At its February 21 meeting, by a vote of 4-2 (Chait and
Shannon voted no), the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended denial of the proposed amendments. Staff
recommended denial in a report dated February 7.
Action:
rezoning 17.64 acres from Interim Development Single Family (ID-RS)
and Interim Development Multi-Family (ID-RM) to Planned
Development Housing Overlay-12 (OPDH-12) to allow 168 dwellings in
18 buildings located on the east side of Gilbert Street south of
Napoleon Lane. (REZ01-00024)
Comment: At its February 21 meeting, by a vote of 4-2 (Chait and
Shannon voted no), the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended denial. Staff recommended denial in a report dated
February 7.
Action: ~~ /
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
DATE: March 19, 2002
RE: Additions to 3/19 agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR:
5f(13) Dave Moore: Liquor License Citations (14) Renee Hear~: Litter
(15) Rod Sullivan: First Avenue and Court Street
(16) Fred Van:Allen: Eye Sore
(17) John Lenoch: Municipal Utility Rates
APRIL 2 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING 17.64 ACRES FROM
ID-RS TO OPDH-12 TO ALLOW 168 DWELLINGS IN 18
BUILDINGS LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF GILBERT
TREET SOUTH OF NAPOLEON LANE.
er: Apartments and prairie lan~
ITEM 7g PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE REZONING 18.2 ACRES
FROM RS-5 TO OSA-5 AND A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE
AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR HICKORY HEIGHTS.
Linda Fisher: Hickory Heights development & addendum
ITEM 7m CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PARTS 2-4, A 13.98 50-LOT
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED EAST OF CAMDEN
ROAD NORTH OF COURT STREET.
R. Bruce Haupert: Request for deferral
ITEM 13 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ALLOCATION
OF PUBLIC ART FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, ARTISTS DORIS PARKS
AND STEVE MAXON, AND THE IOWA CITY HOST NOON LIONS
CLUB FOR A BRONZE STATUE OF IRVING WEBER.
Bruce Haupert: Expenditure
March 19, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 11
d. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for April 2 on an ordinance
rezoning 5.45 acres from Rural Residential (RR-1) and Interim
Development Single Family Residential (ID-RS) to Low Density Single
Family Residential (RS-5) located at the northwest corner of Rohret
Road and Phoenix Drive. (REZ02-00001)
Comment: If approved this rezoning will allow a one acre lot to be
subdivided into residential Pots of a minimum of 8000 Square feet in
area. Covenants may restrict the subdivision of some of the property
included in this rezoning. At its March 7 meeting, by a vote of 6-1
(Anciaux voted no), the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval subject to a Conditional Zoning Agreement
regarding sewer easements and limitations on curb cuts on Rohret
Road. Staff recommended approval in a report dated February 21.
Action:
e. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for April 2 on an ordinance
amending the Neighborhood Commercial, CN-1, zone to broaden the
uses allowed and to revise the dimensional requirements and design
provisions.
Comment: At its March 7 meeting, by a vote of 7-0 the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval. This amendment is part
of the code rewrite. Its provisions implement the policies of the
Comprehensive Plan and allows more retail and offices uses in ON-1
zones.
Action:
f. Consider a motion setting a public hearing for April 2 on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Code, Article O, Sign Regulations, to permit
portable signs in the Central Business Service, CB-2, Central
Business Support, CB-5, and Central Business, CB-10, zones.
Comment: At its March 7 meeting, by a vote of 7-0 the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval.
Action:
March 19, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 12
g. Public hearing on an ordinance rezoning 18.2 acres from Low Density
Single-Family, (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay Low Density Single-
Family (OSA-5) and a preliminary sensitive areas development plan
for Hickory Heights, a 20-lot residential subdivision located west of
Scott Boulevard near its intersection with Dodge Street. (REZ01-
00028/SUB01-00031)
Comment: At its February 7 meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
rezoning and preliminary plat. Approval will allow the construction of
20 single-family homes. The sensitive areas plan minimizes the
development of slopes on this property. Staff recommended approval
in a report dated January 3
Action: ~,~,_,2
I v'~:: I~. Conside~a~-'~dce to rezone approximately 2,800 square fee~
'~~rom Low Density Multi-Family Residential, RM-12, to High Density
~ulti-Family, RM-44, for properly located at the no~h end of West
'~'~enton CouP. (REZ01-00027) (Second Consideration)
Comment: Approval of this rezoning will allow .Oakno~l Retirement
Residence to expand into an approximate 2,800 square foot area now
zoned RM-12. At its Janua~ 17 meeting, by a vote 0f 7-0, the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
proposed rezoning, subject to the site plan proposed for the area
being approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, consistent
with an existing Conditional Zoning Agreement. Staff recommended
approval in a repo~ dated Janua~ 17. The applicant request
expedited action in a letter addressed to staff dated Janua~ 21.
, · .
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%o~o i. Consider an ordinance to amend Section 14-6E of the Zoning
Ordinance in order to allow groce~ stores in the Intensive Commercial
Zone, C1-1, as a special exception. (Second Consideration)
Comment: At its Janua~ 17 meeting, by a vote of 5-2 (Shannon and
Koppes voting no) the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended against amending the Zoning Ordinance. However, if
the Council decides to amend the Code to allow this use in the
Intensive Commercial Zone, the Commission recommends that the
ordinance include language to address concerns regarding the
potential incompatibility of retail uses with the intensive commercial
and quasi-industrial uses intended for this zone. Staff recommended
against amending the Zoning Ordinance in a memo dated December
12, 2001. Applicant has previously requested expedited consideration.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
DATE: March 19, 2002
RE: Additions to 3/19 agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR:
5f(13) Dave Moore: Liquor License Citations
(14) Renee Heart: Litter
(15) Rod Sullivan: First Avenue and Court Street
(16) Fred VanAIlen: Eye Sore
(17) John Lenoch: Municipal Utility Rates
ITEM 7c CONSIDERA MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
APRIL 2 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING 17.64 ACRES FROM
ID-RS TO OPDH-12 TO ALLOW 168 DWELLINGS IN 18
BUILDINGS LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF GILBERT
STREET SOUTH OF NAPOLEON LANE.
James Trager: Apartments and prairie land
/~lTEk~-;Tg PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE REZONING 18.2 ACRES%
FROM RS-5 TO OSA-5 AND A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE ~
AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR HICKORY HEIGHTS. ~
~ Linda Fisher: Hickory Heights development & addendum J
ITEM 7m CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PARTS 2-4, A 13.98 50-LOT
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED EAST OF CAMDEN
ROAD NORTH OF COURT STREET.
R. Bruce Haupert: Request for deferral
ITEM 13 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ALLOCATION
OF PUBLIC ART FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, ARTISTS DORIS PARKS
AND STEVE MAXON, AND THE IOWA CITY HOST NOON LIONS
CLUB FOR A BRONZE STATUE OF IRVING WEBER.
Bruce Haupert: Expenditure
March 19, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 13
· ~.-oll j. Consider an ordinance to rezone approximately 0.63 acres located at
707 N. Dubuque Street from High Density Multi-Family, RM-44, to
High Density Multi-Family Sensitive Areas Overlay, OSA/RM-44.
(REZ01-00010) (Pass and Adopt)
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 subject
to the City Engineer approving detailed plans. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated December 20, 2001.
Action: _///~//~/~ .,0o,,' ~
k. Consider an ordinance to vacate the northern 182 feet of the 20-foot
wide alley right-of-way located south of Burlington Street and west of
Dubuque Street. (VAC01-00004) (Pass and Adopt)
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. Deferred February 27.
Action:c/~,~/~_~_,///~'~~' z~/'~'~ ~/~
I. Consider a resolution approving the prelimina~ plat of Napoleon
Heights, a 146.68 acre, 4-lot subdivision located on the east side of
Gilbed Street noah of the southern Ci~ limits. (SUB01-00024)
Comment: At its Februa~ 21 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff re~mmended
approval in a repod dated Februa~ 7. Staff recommends that
consideration of the prelimina~ plat be deferred until April 16 when the
comprehensive plan amendment regarding the location of the
proposed aderial street shown on the plat is voted on.
Action: ~~/~ /~2 ~ ~
m. Consider~roving the final plat of Stone Bridge EstateB,
Parts 2-4, a 13.98 50-lot residential subdivision located east of
Camden Road noah of Coud Street. (SUB02-00001)
Comment: At its Februa~ 21 meeting, by a vote of 6-0 the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to approval
of legal papers and construction drawings prior to Council
consideration. Staff recommended approval in a repod dated
Februa~ 21.
Action: ~/~ ~ ~ ~
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General .Public
FROM: City Clerk
DATE: March 19, 2002
RE: Additions to 3/19 agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR:
5f(13) Dave Moore: Liquor License Citations
(14) Renee Heart: Litter
(15) Rod Sullivan: First Avenue and Court Street
(16) Fred Van:Allen: Eye Sore
(17) John Lenoch: Municipal Utility Rates
ITEM 7c CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
APRIL 2 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING 17.64 ACRES FROM
ID-RS TO OPDH-12 TO ALLOW 168 DWELLINGS IN 18
BUILDINGS LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF GILBERT
STREET SOUTH OF NAPOLEON LANE.
James Trager: Apartments and prairie land
ITEM 7g PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE REZONING 18.2 ACRES
FROM RS-5 TO OSA-5 AND A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE
AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR HICKORY HEIGHTS.
Linda Fisher: Hi ' elepm~
~ STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PARTS 24, A 13.98 50-LOT
~ RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED EAST OF CAMDEN
i ROAD NORTH OF COURT STREET.
~ R Bruce Haupert' Request for deferral
ITEM 13 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ALLOCATION
OF PUBLIC ART FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, ARTISTS DORIS PARKS
AND STEVE MAXON, AND THE IOWA CITY HOST NOON LIONS
CLUB FOR A BRONZE STATUE OF IRVING WEBER.
Bruce Haupert: Expenditure
March 19, 2002 City of Iowa City Parle 14
o;)-/¢O J~ n. Consider a resolutio~a~pproving the final plat of First and Rochester,
Part 4, a 24.25-acr~-Iot residential subdivision, located at the east
end of Hickory Trail. (SUB02-00003)
Comment: At its March 7 meeting, by a vote of 7-0 the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to approval of
legal papers and construction drawings prior to Council consideration.
Staff recommended approval in a report dated March 7.
Action: ~ ~,'1~¢/~/'/¢~--~~
ITEM NO. 8. THE FILING OF THE CONSOLIDATED TRANSIT FUNDING
APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR FY2003 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT
ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING.
Comment: JCCOG will be filing an application on behalf of Iowa City
Transit with Iowa DOT for State Transit Assistance [STA] and Federal
Transit Administration [FTA] funding for FY2003. Iowa City Transit witl be
receiving approximately $289,011 in Iowa DOT STA formula funds and
applying for $9,948,202 in FTA capital funding and approximately
$394,787 of operating funds. The attached memo lists the capital projects
that will be applied for in FY2003 by Iowa City Transit
a.PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
o.~ o/ol b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
Action:
ITEM NO, 9, PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND
RESTRICTING THE USE AND HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES AND
OBJECTS OF NATURAL GROWTH IN THE VICINITY OF THE IOWA
CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT BY CREATING APPROPRIATE ZONES
AND ESTABLISHING BOUNDARIES THEREOF; DEFINING CERTAIN
TERMS USED IN SAID ORDINANCE; REFERRING TO THE IOWA CITY
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ZONING MAP AS PART OF THE ORDINANCE;
ESTABLISHING AN AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION; ESTABLISHING
AN AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT; PROVIDING FOR
ENFORCEMENT AND IMPOSING PENALTIES.
Comment: At its January 23, 2002, meeting, by a vote of 3-0 (Full and
Chait absent), the Iowa City Airport Zoning Commission recommended
approval of the proposed Airport Zoning Code revisions to the Iowa City
City Council and the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Staff
recommends the public hearing be continued to April 2.
Action: ~~/~¢'
March 19, 2002 Cit~/ of Iowa City Parle 15
ITEM NO. 10. CONVEYANCE OF THE NORTH 182 FEET OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 102 LOCATED BETVVEEN BURLINGTON AND COURT STREETS TO
THE HIERONYMI PARTNERSHIP.
Comment: The City Council is considering passage and adoption of an
ordinance vacating the north 182 feet of the public alley in Block 102
located between Burlington and Court Streets. The City has entered into a
contract for the purchase of property on the east half of Block 102 from
the Hieronymi Partnership. The contract is contingent upon the City's
vacation, and execution and delivery of a written offer to convey the above
alley property to the Hieronymi Partnership upon certain terms and
conditions. This resolution authorizes the City Council's conveyance of the
above alley property, subject to a temporary construction easement for
construction of the Near Southside Transportation Center and permanent
utility easements in favor of the City, to the Hieronymi Partnership in
exchange for their dedication and conveyance of a 20-foot wide by 150-
foot long parcel of properly between Clinton Street and the southern
border of the above alley property to the City.
a.PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b.CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
Action: ~/~:~
ITEM NO. 11. CONVEYANCE OF AN APPROXIMATELY 43,000 SQUARE FOOT
PARCEL OF UNDEVELOPED NORTHGATE DRIVE LYING NORTH
AND EAST OF A SOUTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE EASTERLY LINE
OF LOT 7, HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT FIRST ADDITION, TO
NORTHGATE PARK ASSOCIATES.
Comment: In the application for a Resubdivision of Highlander First
Addition, Lots 8-14, the relocation of approximately 43,000 square feet of
Northgate Drive is proposed. The right-of-way for Northgate Drive was
previously dedicated to the City and the proposed re-designed subdivision
calls for a re-alignment of Northgate Drive. As a new right-of-way will be
dedicated to the City, it is recommended that the City vacate the parcel
and convey it to the the developer, On Northgate Park the Associates, without
compensation to City. February ~ City Council passed
and adopted an ordinance vacating the parcel. This Resolution authorizes
the City Council's conveyance of the above property to Northgate Park
Associates.
a.PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
b.CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
Action:
March 19, 2002 City of Iowa Cit}, . Page 16
ITEM NO. 12. ~ED WEST BEN HT-OF-
WAY, A 15,577 SQUARE FOOT PARCEL LYING NORTH OF BENTON
STREET AND WEST OF OAKNOLL RETIREMENT RESIDENCE, TO
CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC.
Comment: Christian Retirement Services, Inc., the proprietor of Oaknoll
Retirement Residence, has requested the vacation and conveyance of
West Benton Court, approximately 15,577 square feet of right-of-way
nodh of Benton Street and directly west of Oaknoll. Christian Retirement
Services has obtained an appraisal indicating a fair market value of
$5,000 to $10,000 and has offered the sum of $7,500 for the parcel, or
approximately $.48 per square foot. Abutting properties are currently
assessed at approximately $3.95 per square foot. However, the City will
retain a blanket public utility easement over the subject property,
precluding the development of structures on the parcel. On February 2~,
2002, the City Council passed and adopted an ordinance vacating
the
parcel. This Resolution authorizes the City Council's conveyance of the
above property to Christian Retirement Services, Inc., for the sum of
$7,500.
a.PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
/O~ b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ~"°'/-~'~'z'~ ,,
Action:
IT~ ~. J3. OO~81D~R
I~A ~1~, A~TIST8 D~RI8
I~A ~1~ H~T ~O~ ~1~8 OLUB FOR A B~O~Z~ 8TATU~ OF
Oomment: At t~eJr Febru~ ~, 2002 meeting, t~e Public A~ A~vJso~
Oommittee recommen~e~ by ~ vote of ~-J (O~mJllo) t~t SJ~,000 of public
~ fun~s be ~]loc~te~ to suppo~ ~ project sponsore~ by t~e Iow~ OJty
Host Noon Lions Olub [o commission ~n~ erect ~ statue of I~ing Weber.
T~is is ~ $2~,000 project, t~e remainder of w~ic~ woul~ be suppo~e~ by
priwte ~on~tions. T~e Lions Club woul~ gJve t~e statue to t~e City to be
pl~oe~ in ~ public pl~ce to be ~etermJne~ by t~e ~ity in consultation wJt~
t~e Lions Olub.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
DATE: March 19, 2002
RE: Additions to 3/19 agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR:
5f(13) Dave Moore: Liquor License Citations
(14) Renee Heart: Litter
(15) Rod Sullivan: First Avenue and Court Street
(16) Fred VanAIlen: Eye Sore
(17) John Lenoch: Municipal Utility Rates
ITEM 7c CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
APRIL 2 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING 17.64 ACRES FROM
ID-RS TO OPDH-12 TO ALLOW 168 DWELLINGS IN 18
BUILDINGS LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF GILBERT
STREET SOUTH OF NAPOLEON LANE.
James Trager: Apartments and prairie land
ITEM 7g PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE REZONING 18.2 ACRES
FROM RS-5 TO OSA-5 AND A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE
AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR HICKORY HEIGHTS.
Linda Fisher: Hickory Heights development & addendum
ITEM 7m CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PARTS 2-4, A '13.98 50-LOT
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED EAST OF CAMDEN
ROAD NORTH OF COURT STREET.
R. Bruce Haupert: Request for deferral ....
TEM 13 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ALLOCATION
OF PUBLIC ART FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, ARTISTS DORIS PARKS
AND STEVE MAXON, AND THE IOWA CITY HOST NOON LIONSJ
UB FOR A BRONZE STATUE OF IRVING WEBER.
aupert Expend~tu~
March 19, 2002 City of Iowa Cit}/ Parle 17
ITEM NO. 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR FISCAL YEARS 2003
THROUGH 2005 AND THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2006.
Comment: A public hearing was held on February 19, 2002, to receive
public input on the FY2003 through FY2005 throe-year Financial Plan and
the multi-year Capital Improvements Program through Fiscal Year 2006.
Council now proceeds to adopt the three-year Financial Plan and multi-
year Capital Improvements Program. Deferred February 27.
ITEM NO. 15. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND PROJECT GREEN, INC.
Comment: Although the City disbanded the Project Green "Green Fund"
as a city entity in January 8, 2002 in Resolution No. 02-13, the City
intended to continue to provide accounting services to Project Groen. The
proposed Administrative Services Agroement, which is very similar to the
agreement between the City and Mayor's Youth, provides that the City will
provide banking, bookkeeping, and accounts-receivable services to
Project Green at no cost.
ITEM NO. 16. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CHAPTER 28E
og ~ /~, AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, AND THE CITY OF MARION FOR SPECIALIZED RESCUE
MUTUAL AID IN LINN AND JOHNSON COUNTIES IN IOWA.
Comment: This agreement would permit and authorize the fire
departments of Cedar Rapids, Marion and Iowa City to render emergency
assistance when needed on a reciprocal basis in connection with trench
and structural collapse rescue activities where such resources and trained
personnel are requested.
Action:
March 19, 2002 Cit~, of Iowa City Parle 18
ITEM NO. 17. $25,785,000 SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES, 2002
a. CONSIDER A MOTION APPROVING TAX EXEMPTION
CERTIFICATE.
Comment: This certificate is executed and delivered in connection with
the issuance by the City of $25,785,000 Sewer Revenue Refunding
Bonds. This certificate sets out in detail a number of facts, promises and
obligations which must be met and agreed to by the City in order to
maintain these Bonds as tax exempt.
Aot on:
b. CONSIDER A MOTION APPROVING CONTINUING DISCLOSURE
CERTIFICATE.
Comment: This certificate is executed and delivered in connection with
the issuance by the City of Iowa City of $25,785,000 Sewer Revenue
Refunding Bonds. The disclosure certificate is being executed and
delivered for the benefit of the holders and beneficial owners of the
bonds and in order to assist the participating underwriters in complying
with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) Rule 15c2-12(b)(5).
o~ -/o~, c. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE.
Comment: This resolution provides final authorization for issuance of
the $25,785,000 Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds.
Action: C~/./_..~//
March 19, 2002 Cit}/ of Iowa Cit}/ Parle 19
ITEM NO. 18. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND
08- I01 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON
TREK BOULEVARD LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on March 12, 2002.
Culvers Lawn & Landscape Marion, IA $134,526.70
Iowa City Landscaping Iowa City, IA $178,184.00
Kellor & Kellor Landscape Muscatine, IA $182,279.44
Suburban Landscape North Liberty, IA $188,677.40
The Green Thumbers Davenport, IA $ 218,911.12
Earth Works Nursery & Design Bettendorf, IA $ 327,760.00
Engineer's Estimate $ 210,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to
Culvers Lawn & Landscape of Marion, Iowa. This project will be funded
50% by General Obligation bond proceeds and 50% by The University of
Iowa.
Action:
ITEM NO. 19. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRAIRIE DU
CHIEN ROAD TO DODGE STREET WATER MAIN PROJECT.
Comment: The bid opening for this project was held on March 12, 2002:
TAB Construction, Inc. Davenport, IA $ 613,040.00
Sulzberger Excavating Muscatine, IA $ 630,341.00
Yordi Excavating, Inc. North Liberty, IA $ 645,930.00
Rasch Construction, Inc. Fort Dodge, IA $ 649,080.00
KRI Company Ames, IA $ 658,192.50
Tschiggfde Excavating Co. Dubuque, IA $ 674,694.65
Hurst & Sons Contractors Waterloo, IA $ 692,105.00
Maxwell Construction, Inc. Iowa City, IA $ 705,915.00
Bockenstedt Excavating Iowa City, IA $ 709,200.00
Engineer's Estimate $ 745,000.00
Public Works and Engineering recommend award of the contract to TAB
Construction of Davenport, Iowa. This project will be funded with Water
revenues.
'
Action: ¢ / ~,~_~.~_~~
March 19, 2002 City of Iowa Cit~/ Parle 20
ITEM NO. 20. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
o~.- ~ofi AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, HAWKEYE-BAY STATES L.R.C., AND MIKE AND
MARTY ENT. DBA QUINTON'S BAR AND DELI FOR A SIDEWALK
CAFE.
Comment: Quinton's Bar and Deli, a restaurant located at 215 East
Washington Street, is requesting Council approval for a sidewalk cafe in
front of their establishment, which will feature anchored fencing. This
application has been reviewed by staff and Design Review. This license
application includes the requirement that the fencing be removed from
December 1 through March 1. A copy of the plan is included in Council
packet.
Action: /4.~"'~/4~'~ ~
ITEM NO, 21, CONSIDER A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO IOWA SF 165,
DECLARING ENGLISH AS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE.
Comment: This resolution is presented for consideration by Council
Member Kanner as agreed upon by the City Council at their February 27
Council meeting.
Action: ~x)~L~l II.e~ / ~
ITEM NO. 22. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ElF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 23. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
a. Historic Preservation Commission - One appointment to fill a three
year term March 29, 2002 --March 29, 2005. (New district -
.//.~Longfellow Historic District Representative) (5 males and 2 females
. , ~,,~tdZ-,~ currently serve).
lY~'l//.~2(., ~/'~/~-- b Planning & Zoning Commission One~ppointment)l' to fill a five year
~ term May 1, 2002 - May 1, 2007. (Term expires for Elizabeth Koppes)
(4 males and 2 females currently serve).
ITEM NO. 24. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
Previously Announced.
a. 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).
March 19, 2002 Cit}/ of Iowa Cit}/ Parle 21
b. Historic Preservation Commission - Two vacancies (One Moffitt
Cottage District Representative and One At-Large Representative) to
fill three-year terms March 29, 2002 - March 29, 2005. (Term expires
for Susan Licht and Doris Malkmus) (6 males and 2 females currently
serve).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 2?.
ITEM NO. 25. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM NO. 26. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a. City Attorney.
b. City Clerk.
c. City Manager.
ITEM NO. 27. ADJOURNMENT.
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~ City Council Meeting Schedule and
~,,~ c~%' Tentative Work Session Agendas
I March 18 Monday
5:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL FORMAL MEETING Emma J. Harvat Hall
· Executive Session- Pending Litigation
Dinner
provided SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Harvat Hall
· Review Zoning Items [Davidson]
· Review Agenda Items [Atkins]
· Council Appointments: Historic Preservation Commission (1); Planning and
Zoning Commission (1)
· Budget Amendments [Atkins]
· College Student Representation on Boards and Commissions [KannerJanderhoef]
· English as Official Language [Kanner]
· Council Email [Dilkes and Karr]
· Summer Meeting Schedule [Karr]
· Council Time
6:30p · Joint Meeting with Planning and Zoning Commission - Clear Creek Southgate
Proposal [Southgate Reps]
I March 19 Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Harvat Hall · Separate Agenda Posted
I April I Monday
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Harvat Hall
]April 2 Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Harvat Hall · Separate Agenda Posted
I April 10 Wednesday
4:00p-6:00p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Harvat Hall
· Joint Meeting: JC Board of Supervisors, School District
Cities of North Liberty and Coralville
]April 15 Monday
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Harvat Hall
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Regulation of Downtown Dumpsters Downtown Historic Preservation Survey
Airport Zoning Update Writers' Safe Haven
Board and Commission Member Child Care