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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 4, 2002
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 4, 2002, 6:40 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: Pfab.
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin
Tapes: 02-83, Side 2
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
ADDITION TO CONSENT CALENDAR
Council agreed to add a resolution approving the exterior signage for Garners in the Old Capitol
Center to the agenda.
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin present for discussion of the following items:
A. Setting a public hearing for November 19 on an ordinance amending City Code Section 14-
6K-1, the Sensitive Areas Ordinance, regarding requirements for Sensitive Areas Overlay
Rezonings and Sensitive Areas Site Plans.
B. Public hearing on an ordinance amending Title 14 Entitled 'Unified Development Code,'
Chapter 6, Entitled 'Zoning,' Article U, entitled 'Administration and Enforcement,' Section 7
Entitled 'Violations and Penalties' to Increase the Municipal Infraction Civil Fines for
Violating the Zoning Code
C. Ordinance to vacate the northern two feet of Benton Street beginning 60 feet east of Gilbert
Street and ending at Maiden Lane. (Steve/VAC02-0005)
Planning and Zoning Commissioner Anciaux present. (See further discussion under agenda
item #2 later in the meeting.)
D. Ordinance changing the zoning designation from 1) High Density Multi-Family Residential,
RM-44, to Medium Density Multi-Family Residential, RM-20 with a Conditional Zoning
Agreement, for an 8.69-acre property located north of Highway I and west of Miller Avenue;
2) Community Commercial, CC-2, to Medium Density Multi-Family Residential, RM-20 with a
Conditional Zoning Agreement, for a 1.45-acre property located north of Highway 1 and
west of Miller Avenue; and 3) Medium Density Single-Family Residential, RS-8, to
Community Commercial, CC-2, for a 1.45-acre properly located north of Highway 1 and
west of Miller Avenue. (Ruppert/REZ02-00013) (Pass and Adopt)
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E. Ordinance vacating portions of the Harrison Street and Prentiss Street rights-of-way and an
adjoining alleyway, west of Madison Street. (University of Iowa/VAC02-00004) (Pass and
Adopt)
F. Ordinance vacating podions of Front Street and Prentiss Street generally located south of
Burlington Street and west of Madison Street. (CRANDIC/VAC02-00002) (Pass and Adopt)
G. Conveyance of vacated portions of right-of-way along South Front Street, the 100 block of
West Prentiss Street, the 100 block of West Harrison Street and the alley between the 100
blocks of West Prentiss and West Harrison Street to The University of Iowa/Iowa State
Board of Regents, without compensation.
H. Ordinance vacating the twenty-three foot wide Grand Avenue Court right-of-way,
commencing from the north right-of-way line of Melrose Avenue and extending northward for
a distance of two hundred ninety-five feet. (University of Iowa/Pass and Adopt)
I. Conveyance of the 23-foot wide Grand Avenue Court right-of-way, commencing from the
north right-of-way line of Melrose Avenue and extending northward for a distance of 295
feet, to The University of Iowa.
J. Resolution approving the final plat of Silvercrest Residential Community, Part 2, Iowa City,
Iowa. (SUB02-00017)
Franklin indicated due to problems with legal papers and construction drawings this item should
be deferred indefinitely.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item #6 - Public hearing ... (City Steps) proposed amendments to Iowa City's 2001-2006
Consolidated Plan) Council Member Wilburn left the room due to a conflict of interest. PCD
Director Franklin explained the procedure was different in that if Council wishes to consider
the recommendation from HCDC to change the way economic development funds are
allocated the hearing should be continued to November 19. The Mayor stated if there were
no changes the public hearing could be closed.
2. (Consent Calendar #3d(1) ... setting public hearing on conveyance and Item #4c ...
vacation of northern two feet of Benton Street) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef,
City Attorney Dilkes stated the resolution provides for a land swap and no money exchange.
Council Member Wilburn returned to the meeting.
3. (Consent Calendar #3f(2) ... Paul Rollins (Ground Round) ... regarding smoking ordinance)
In response to Council Member Kanner a majority of Council was not interested in changing
the ordinance to prohibit smoking in new restaurants, and then evaluate after one year of
operation.
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COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment (1) - No applicants, readvertise
Airport Zoning Commission (2) - No applicants, readvertise
2003 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
After discussion the following schedule was agreed upon:
Monday, January 6 - Regular Work Session (6:30 PM)
Tuesday, January 7 - Regular Formal (7:00 PM)
Monday, January 13 - Budget Work Session (6:30 PM)
Wednesday, January 15 - Budget Work Session ( 8:00 AM - Noon)
Monday, January 20 - City Holiday
Tuesday, January 21 - Special Work Session (TBA)
Regular Formal Meeting (7:00 PM)
Monday, January 27 - Budget Work Session (6:30 PM)
Tuesday, January 28 - Bd./Commission/Organization Budgets (6:30 PM)
Council will return to the regular schedule of first and third Tuesdays for formal meetings until
fudher notice. Staff will prepare revised schedule.
STAFF ACTION: Memo in November 14 information packet. (Karr)
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member O'Donnell requested efficiency at the formal meeting on Tuesday evening
to allow everyone to go home and watch the election results.
Meeting adjourned 7:00 PM.