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Date: October 29, 2008
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, October 20, 2008, 5:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion (6:20), Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright
Staff: Lombardo, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Hargadine, Rocca, Goers, Davidson, Ford, Trueblood,
Boothroy, Howard, Ream
UISG Rep: Gunn
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN
Patrick O'Toole, GreenPlay, LLC, presented a power point (on file) presentation and executive
summary related to the Parks & Recreation master plan. P&R Director Trueblood present for
discussion.
STAFF ACTION: Finalize for adoption by the P&R Commission and City Council.
(Trueblood)
PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Davidson presented information on the following items:
a) AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE THE CENTRAL DISTRICT
PLAN.
PCD Dir. Davidson stated a presentation is planned for the formal meeting the next evening.
Council requested information re: defining "affordable housing" in the document; recent trend of
large apartment complexes in the area; bicycle transportation as they relate to overall bicycle
plan; and new development of flood prone areas along Iowa River and Ralston Creek.
b) AMENDING ARTICLE 14-5B, SIGN REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 14-9C, SIGN
DEFINITIONS, SECTION 14-4B-1, MINOR MODIFICATIONS, AND ARTICLE 14-3C
DESIGN REVIEW, TO ALLOW LIMITED USE OF FREESTANDING SIGNS IN THE
CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2) ZONE, ADD A DEFINITION AND STANDARDS
FOR ENTRANCEWAY SIGNS, AND CLARIFY REGULATIONS REGARDING SIGNS ON
RENTAL PROPERTIES. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Associate Planner Howard and Code Enforcement Asst. Ream present for discussion. After
discussion, a majority agreed to the ordinance as written.
Council Work Session
October 20, 2008
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 9 -Resolution denying exterior design (signage) ... Slumberland Furniture
...) Code Enforcement Asst. Ream, Associate Planner Howard, and Economic Development
Coordinator Ford present for discussion. Ream distributed copies:
o Page 7 of the TIF agreement with Pepperwood Plaza
o Page 3C-4 of the City Code showing 14-3C Design Review Guidelines
It was agreed Council will discuss options at the formal meeting the next evening.
(More agenda item discussion later in the work session meeting)
SHERATON AGREEMENT [reference agenda item #10]
Economic Development Coordinator Ford present for discussion.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Youth Advisory Commission - No applicants, re-advertise
AGENDA ITEMS (continued)
2. (Agenda item # 8 -Ordinance amending Title 6 ..... to correct the diagram .... Smoking
is prohibited in City Plaza) The Mayor noted that staff had requested expedited action
on the item.
3. (Agenda item # 14 -resolution approving the purchase ... 4748 - 420th Street Southeast
...) Council Member Correia requested the City be a more active partner in industrial
development. The City Manager stated his goal was to put it back on the tax rolls,
noting the City was not staffed in for property management.
4. (Agenda item # 13 -resolution ... emergency proceedings ... Iowa River Sanitary Sewer
Crossing at Iowa Avenue) In response to Council Member Hayek, the City Manager
stated he would follow up on emergency provisions related to cost estimate, notification
of potential bidders, and legal requirements for expedited process.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [October 9 and 16]
(Info Packet of 10/16, # IP 7 -Memo from Recycling Coordinator ... Single Stream and
Multi-Family Housing Recycling Update) Majority requested information on
implementing single stream and multi-family recycling.
2. (Info Packet of 10/16, # IP 6 -Memo from the JCCOG Executive Director re September
22, 2008 Affordable Housing Market Analysis discussion) Mayor Bailey noted the
summary adequately summarized the discussion.
UNDERAGE AND OVER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL -REVIEW OF STRATEGIES
City Attorney Dilkes facilitated discussion. Police Chief Hargadine, Fire Chief Rocca, and Asst.
CA Goers present for discussion. Council requested more information on:
a) lowering number of PAULA's and establishing "bright line" criteria (e.g. public intox) in
Police Chief review of license renewals (creating higher standards; onus on owners)
b) Re-establish distribution to Council of PAULA's reports
Council Work Session
October 20, 2008
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c) Explore (and provide samples of) zoning regulations for all commercial areas
d) More information on "grandfathering"
e) Prepare language re drink specials and/or advertising of alcohol specials
f) Requiring TIPS certification
g) Confirm occupancy levels are met
h) Prepare language prohibiting employees from drinking while working
i) Scanning machines and wrist banding information
j) Confiscation of fake ID's
k) Identify goals achievable within City and those needing legislative advocacy
I) Talk to University regarding collaborative efforts (schedule at another meeting)
STAFF ACTION: Prepare information and report back to Council. (Dilkes and Lombardo)
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
City Manager Lombardo stated he had extra tickets to the ICAD luncheon on October 22.
City Clerk Karr announced the following items:
^ invitations were distributed that evening to the employee luncheon on November 20 and
asked that they be returned to her
^ Human Rights Awards breakfast is scheduled for October 24. Mayor Bailey and Council
Members Wilburn and Correia indicated an interest to attend
^ National League of Cities conference November 11-15, no one attending at this time
^ Veteran's Day Banquet, Hayek ad Bailey attending at this time
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE
Council set aside the following dates for a possible meeting with area legislators:
• Monday, December 1, 5:30 PM (prior to a work session)
OR
• Saturday, December 6, morning
OR
•:• Saturday, December 13, morning
The City Clerk will send invitations to legislators after the November 4 election asking them for a
preference of meeting date and time and report back to Council.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare information for distribution electronically and by mail on
November 5. (Karr)
Meeting adjourned 9:05 PM.