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MEMORANDUM
Date: July 14, 2003
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, July 14, 2003, 6:15 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Rocca, Jensen, Koch, Stimmel, Franklin, McCafferty, Fosse,
Boelk, Davidson, Mollenhauer
Tapes: 03-55, Side 2; 03-60, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
ADDITIONS TO FORMAL MEETING AGENDA
City Clerk Karr requested the following items be added or amended on the Tuesday evening
agenda:
· New Consent Calendar Item 3e(15) - resolution supporting Waterworks Park Prairie Project
and authorizing grant application from the DNR
· Revised Item 10 awarding contract for the HVAC project
· New Item 13b - resolution authorizing indemnification for punitive damages caused by
lawsuits
· New Item 13c - resolution of intent to convey properly known as Peninsula Development
Second Addition to Terry Stamper and setting a public hearing for conveyance for August 19
Council agreed to add the items.
TOUR FIRE SAFETY HOUSE (IP1 of 7/10 Information Packet)
Fire Chief Rocca, Fire Marshall Jensen, Lt. Stimmel, and Firefighter Koch provided information
on the tour of the Fire Safety House in the parking lot.
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following agenda items:
A. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING 5.69 ACRES
FROM LOW-DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) TO LOW-DENSITY
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12) LOCATED AT 1715 MORMON TREK
BOULEVARD. (REZ03-000'I8)
B. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF
APPROXIMATELY 6.1 ACRES FROM COUNTY RS, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL, TO CI-
1, INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF DANE ROAD,
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EAST OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD EXTENDED. (REZ01-00017) (PASS AND
ADOPT)
PCD Director Franklin stated items B and C should be deferred to the August 19 meeting
pending approval from the Secretary of State.
C. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF
APPROXIMATELY 144 ACRES FROM COUNTY CH, C2, R1A, RS & A1 TO P, PUBLIC,
CH-l, HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL, C1-1, INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL, AND ID-RS,
SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL, FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF
HIGHWAY 218, WEST OF THE IOWA CITY AIRPORT, AND BOTH NORTH AND SOUTH
OF HIGHWAY 1. (REZ03-00013) (PASS AND ADOPT)
See previous item.
D. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF HIGHLAND WOODS, A
6.92-ACRE, 10-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED WEST OF CUMBERLAND
LANE. (SUB03-00022)
E. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PINE RIDGE
ADDITION, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 17, 18, 19 AND 20 OF MEADOW RIDGE PART
TWO, A 2.21-ACRE, 2-LOT SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF MEADOW RIDGE LANE AND NORTH DUBUQUE STREET. (SUB03-00023)
F. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF PINE RIDGE ADDITION, A
RESUBDIVlSION OF LOTS 17, 18, 19 AND 20 OF MEADOW RIDGE PART TWO, A 2.21-
ACRE, 2-LOT SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MEADOW
RIDGE LANE AND NORTH DUBUQUE STREET. (SUR03-00025)
G. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF THE PENINSULA
NEIGHBORHOOD, SECOND ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
PCD Director requested deferral until August 19 to allow legal papers to be reviewed by the
prospective buyer's attorney. Approval would be scheduled at the same meeting as the public
hearing on conveyance of the property.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item 9 - Ordinance amending .... Number of vehicles parked, stored, placed or kept outside
on private property.) Council Member Kanner requested a further explanation of the
proposed ordinance amendment. After discussion a majority agreed to defer the item.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
(3) Housing and Community Development Commission - Council Member Wilburn abstained
from discussion due to a conflict of interest. City Atty. Dilkes requested time to double check a
potential conflict with one applicant. Council Members requested attendance information on
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another applicant serving on another City Board. Majority agreed to defer the appointments to
August 19, and not readvertise or accept new applications until after that meeting.
(1) Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applicants, readvertise
(1) Airport Zoning Commission - no applicants, readvertise
(1) Historic Preservation Commission -Woodlawn District - no applicants, readvertise
COUNCIL TIME
1. Mayor Pro tem Vanderhoef requested Council schedule PIN grant sustainability for an
upcoming work session prior to final budget review. Majority agreed.
2. Council Member O'Donnell clarified that it took five Council Members to call the question.
AFFIRMATION OF LONG-TERM DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN
(IP2 of 7/10 information, packet)
Adm. Asst. Mollenhauer present for discussion. Majority informally affirmed the long term
management plan.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare a recommendation to be approved by resolution for a future
council meeting. (Mollenhauer)
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ISSUES (IP3 of 7/10 Information Packet)
PCD Director Franklin and Associate Planner McCafferty present for discussion. Council
identified the following issues of concern:
1. Clarify the distinction between conservation zones and historic preservation districts
2. Differences in contributing and non-contributing structures in both zones (as noted in the
memo)
3. Review of the process, including appeals
4. Map of what has already been designated
5. Guidelines on prohibition on demolition
6. Consideration for economic feasibility
7. Use of Neighborhood Conservation Zones (rather than historic or preservation zone)
8. Continue strong inspection to ensure safety of structures
9. Encourage energy efficiency
STAFF ACTION: Commission and staffwill prepare a response. (Franklin)
STORMWATER UTILITY (IP4 of 7/10 information packet)
Pubtic Works Director Fosse and Senior Civil Engr. Boelk present for discussion. Majority of
Council agreed with the outline and schedule presented.
STAFF ACTION: Set public hearing on August 19 and proceed with preparation of
ordinance. (Fosse)
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PCRB PEACE OFFICER REPRESENTATION
Majority of Council directed staff to amend the ordinance to clarify that an any Peace Officer
applicant from the Iowa City Public Safety Division must not be employed by that Division for
five years prior to appointment.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare ordinance for Auqust 19 aqenda. (Dilkes)
Meeting adjourned 8:20 PM.