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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 6, 1997
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 27, 1997 - 8:40 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Mayor Naomi J. Novick presiding. Council present: Novick, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Mitchell, Franklin, Davidson, Schoon,
Foss, Scott, Neumann, Fowler, Dollman. Tapes: Reel 97-13, All; 97-14, All.
A. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 11, 1997, ON AN ORDI- ~-~
NANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY DESIGNATING THE EAST COLLEGE
STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT, AS A HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE,
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG COLLEGE STREET BETWEEN SUMMIT STREET
AND MUSCATINE AVENUE.
B. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 11, 1997, ON AN ORDI-
NANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY DESIGNATING THE COLLEGE
GREEN HISTORIC DISTRICT, AS A HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE, FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED GENERALLY AROUND COLLEGE GREEN PARK, ALONG E.
COLLEGE STREET FROM DODGE STREET TO GOVERNOR STREET, AND ALONG
S. DODGE AND S. JOHNSON STREETS BETWEEN E. COLLEGE AND BURLINGTON
STREETS.
C. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 11, 1997, ON AN ORDI-
NANCE TO VACATE GABLE STREET, LOCATED SOUTH OF LAKESIDE DRIVE.
D. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY
CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS ON A 40.7 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF ROHRET ROAD, EAST OF HIGHWAY 218, FROM RS-5, LOW DENSI-
TY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO OSA-8, SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY/MEDIUM
DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. (WALDEN HILLS REZ96-0020)
Larry Schnittjer, representing the developer, presented information.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," BY CHANGING ~ .~,
THE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CHILDCARE FACILITIES. (SECOND CONSID-
ERATION)
F. ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH 12.5 FEET OF THE F STREET ~'--% ~
RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET IMMEDIATELY WEST OF FIRST'
AVENUE. (PELSANG/VAC96-0002) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
G. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO FORWARD A LE'I-rER TO THE JOHNSONc~-~ r7
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A REQUEST
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TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY THREE ACRES LOCATED WITHIN FRINGE AREA A
AT 4819 RAPID CREEK ROAD NE FROM COUNTY A1, RURAL, TO COUN'FY RS-3,
SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL.
DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY
Reel 97-13, Side I
Assistant PCD Director Davidson and Parking and Transit Director Fowler presented information
and reviewed the "Downtown Iowa City Parking Study." Council directed staff to proceed with
negotiations to acquire St. Patrick's Church parking lot for construction for the next major down-
town parking facility; and proceed with the five year plan to construct an additional parking facility
on the north side of Iowa Avenue (UI Eastlawn Building location).
Staff Action: Further discussion scheduled for February 10 (Franklin),
RESIDENTIAL PARKING FACILITY IMPACT FEE Reel 97-13, Side? ,,~,.-~?
Council discussed a change to the CB-5 parking requirements to be consistent with requirements
in other multi-family zones. Council directed staff to survey area developers to obtain information
regarding impact on them of an increase in the impact fee and/or an increase in parking require-
ments.
Staff Action: Information to be provided at Council work session of February 24 (Franklin).
REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN/LANDFILL MASTER PLAN
Reel 97-14, Side 1
Novick deferred discussion. City Manager Atkins stated he will provide Council with a memo.
COMMUNITY BUILDER PLAN (Agenda Item #8) Reel 97-14, Side 1 ~,-~/"//
Economic Development Coordinator David Schoon presented information.
MAGNA BANK (Agenda Item #16)
Reel 97-14, Side I
Economic Development Coordinator Schoon presented information.
WYLDE GREEN SANITARY SEWER DESIGN CONTRACT Reel 97-14, Side 1
(Agenda Item #19)
City Engineer Fosse, Civil Engineer Scott, and City Manager presented information.
MELROSE AVENUE (Agenda Item #10) Reel 97-14, Side 1
City Engineer Fosse presented Melrose Project information. Kubby requested information regard-
ing mileage reimbursement and cledcal salaries.
LOW INCOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Reel 97-14, Side 1 ~z.~
Novick deferred discussion of low income assistance program.
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COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME Reel 97-14, Side 1
1.In response to Norton, Atkins explained that PIN grant monies can be used for sidewalk._C~
repairs by neighborhood associations.
2. In response to Kubby, Atkins'explained he will check with Administrative Assistant HandsakRr
regarding the status of the deer count. Atkins noted that committee meeting is scheduled
January 30th.
3. Kubby explained Rep. Dick Myers proposed legislation that would exempt utility bills, gas,
electric and water from sales tax. Kubby said the city and citizens should support the legisla-
tion. Atkins noted Finance Director Yucuis is looking into how the City bills itself.
4. Norton requested a list of legislative issues prior to the February 12th meeting.
5. Kubby raised concerns about retired police personnel working as CSO's and thereby getting
their retirement pay plus pay as a CSO. Kubby also raised concerns that hiring retired police
personnel doesn't allow new people to be CSO's.
Baker asked why Council is scheduled to discuss local option sales tax on February 5th.
Novick explained that a majority of Council Members agreed to schedule the meeting to listen
to a presentation by Don Burr, State Department of Revenue. Baker noted he will not attend
the meeting.
(Agenda Item #15-Payroll Deduction Policy). In response to Baker, Council agreed to
schedule an informal Council discussion regarding payroll deduction policy.
In response to Baker, Atkins stated a DARE discussion can be scheduled for informal discus-
sion.
9. (Agenda Item #4c(1) and (2) - One Eyed Jakes) In response to Vanderhoef, Assistant City
Attorney Mitchell explained Mr. Porter has agreed to submit new plans and staff is recom-
mending that Council defer this item to February 25.
10. Vanderhoef asked why ice skating is not allowed on Whispering Meadows. Staff will follow ~'~-,~
up.
11. Vanderhoef raised concerns that design review is now requesting assessor's records and
aerial photos. Atkins said the City has an inventory of aerial photos.
12. Norton inquired about the status of Council pay raises. Novick suggested discussing Council c~
pay raises during budget discussions.
13. Norton reported on his attendance at the Firefighter's Memorial Reunion. o~,-,~)~'
14. Novick stated she wants to attend the University of Iowa Founder's Day celebration on ,-~.~?
February 25th and asked Council to change the February 25th Council meeting time to 7:30.
Council agreed to keep the 7:00 start time with Mayor Pro-tem Lehman presiding.
15. Novick announced a public forum on the development of 64-1(A) scheduled January 29th and c~,~
30th at 2:00. The January 30th meeting will be posted (for a quorum of Council).
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16. Atkins reminded Council Members the draft PCRB ordinance is in their packet and that he
is doubtful they will be ready to hold a public hearing on February 1 lth.
Meeting adjourned 11:35 p.m.
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