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Date: December 1, 2008
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, December 1, 2008, 6:45 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, Wilburn, Wright. Absent: O'Donnell
Staff: Lombardo, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Goodman, Fay, O'Brien, Rummel, Davidson
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Davidson presented information on the following matters:
d) AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF
"HOUSEHOLD" TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF UNRELATED PERSONS ALLOWED
TO RESIDE IN ONE DWELLING UNIT FROM FIVE (5) UNRELATED PERSONS TO
THREE (3) UNRELATED PERSONS IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2),
CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2), CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB-5)
AND CENTRAL BUSINESS (CB-10) ZONES. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
e) APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF MOUNT PROSPECT ADDITION, PART IX, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. (SUB08-00009)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar # 4e (1) -resolution setting public hearing ... City Attorney remodeling
and Council office remodeling ....)City Clerk Karr noted staff has requested the item be
deleted and it would be placed back on the agenda at a later time.
2. (Agenda item # 7 - ... ordinance amending Title 5, "Business And License Regulations" ...
"Taxicabs" ...) City Clerk Karr noted staff had requested expedited action.
3. (Consent Calendar # 4g(2) -correspondence ... Crime ... Denise Halter, Krystal Halter,
Karina Smith) In response to Council Member Correia, PCD Director Davidson stated he
would have Neighborhood Coordinator Bollinger follow up on the request.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [11/20 and 11/25]
1. (IP3 of 11/25 Info Packet -Memo from Senior Planner re Downtown Residential Parking
Requirements) Majority agreed with the procedure established in the memo.
2. (IP8 of 11/20 Info Packet - ... Iowa City Seats Transportation Program) Council
Member Hayek complimented staff on the prompt response to the complaint.
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3. (IP6 of 11/25 Info Packet -Parking during snow emergencies...) Council Member
Hayek stated he was pleased to see concerns addressed quickly, and noted flyers in
the City Hall lobby. Mayor Bailey and City Manager Lombardo shared future plans for
education efforts on the new ordinance.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE CONGESTION DOWNTOWN
Transportation Services Director O'Brien and Parking Operation Supervisors Fay and Rummel
presented a power point on Downtown Vehicle Congestion and distributed handouts of the
power point and a memo "Downtown Parking". After discussion, a majority agreed to:
^ Accept recommendation for 10 South Dubuque Street
^ Commercial Loading Zones
^ 100 East Washington
^ Add angle spots on Iowa/Dulceia block
More information will be provided to increase hourly meter rates and fines and pursue one way
traffic on 10 South Dubuque Street.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. Staff to present a schedule for implementation.
(O'Brien)
ANIMAL ORDINANCE -INVISIBLE FENCE [IP2 of 11/25 Info Packet]
Animal Control Supervisor Goodman present for discussion. Majority agreed to retain present
language regarding invisible fence.
COUNCIL TIME
1. Mayor Bailey reported that Council had sent a letter of condolences, as well as flowers, to
Sally and Roger Stutsman on the loss of their son.
2. Council Member Correia requested a flood recovery discussion be scheduled for the next
work session to discuss efforts in finding additional funding for homeowners affected, as well
as an update on Economic Development flood recovery funding.
3. City Attorney Dilkes reminded Council of a posted special formal meeting for 7:30 PM
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
Mayor Bailey announced the Weatherby Shelter dedication on Monday, December 8, at 3:30
PM, and stated she would be unable to attend. Council Member Wright stated he would be able
to attend and represent the City Council.
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE
None
Meeting adjourned 7:50 PM.