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MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
February 5, 1998
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Council Work Session, January 26, 1998 - 6 p.m. in Council Chambers
Council present:
Staff present:
Tapes:
ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES
Lehman, Kubby, Champion, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Arkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Head, Boothroy, Grosvenor, Davidson,
Fowler, Doyle.
Reel 98-15, all; Reel 98-16, all; Reel 98-17, all.
Reel 98-15, Side I
Board and Commission Application. A council majority directed staff to amend Board and
Commission application form adding a confidential portion to include:
· Had you been convicted of a crime other than a simple traffic misdemeanor in the last ten
years?
· If yes, please explain it. Include the type of offense and the place and date of conviction.
· Will this conviction or the circumstances leading to the conviction affect your ability to
perform the duties of a member of the board or commission?
· The failure to fill out the entire application could result in your not being considered.
· Misrepresentation on the application is grounds for removal.
HACAP. A council majority agreed not to appoint a council representative to HACAP's Board of
Directors and directed the Mayor to write a letter of explanation to HACAP.
Goal Setting. A council majority agreed to schedule a Goal Setting Session (including vision
and goal setting) on February 26, 9:00 AM; city staff facilitation of the meeting; and asked that
City Manager Atkins, Asst. City Manger Helling, City Attorney Dilkes, City Clerk Karr and PCD
Director Franklin attend the meeting.
Meeting Schedule. Council agreed to reschedule March 9/10 meetings to March 11/12 and to
continue starting work sessions at 7:00 PM. Norton requested that the work session agenda
include "Council Agenda Questions" after Review of Planning and Zoning Matters.
[Conference Board Meeting 7 p.m.]
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REVIEW ZONING MATTERS
Reel 98-15, Side I
Planning and Community Development Director Franklin presented the following Planning and
Zoning items for discussion:
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 10 ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING
REVISIONS TO THE AUGUST 6, 1996, FRINGE AREA AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON
COUNTY, WHICH IS PART OF THE IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING .50 ACRES OF WATERFRONT
DRIVE, LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 AND EAST OF GILBERT STREET.
(VAC97-0003)
C. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE L,
ENTITLED "PROVISIONAL USES AND SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS," TO PROVIDE FOR
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS TO ALLOW SHORT-TERM ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS
SPECIAL EVENTS OR SEASONAL OUTDOOR STORAGE AND SALES. (FIRST
CONSIDERATION)
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE AND TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED
"ZONING," ARTICLE B, ENTITLED "ZONING DEFINITIONS," TO CHANGE THE
DEFINITION OF GRADE. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
H.I.S. Director Boothroy and Homebuilders Association Representative Glenn Siders
responded to questions.
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ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER
6, "ZONING," ARTICLE B, "ZONING DEFINITIONS," SECTION 2, BY CHANGING THE
DEFINITION OF TRANSIENT HOUSING TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF DAYS
PERSONS ARE ABLE TO STAY AS TEMPORARY RESIDENTS. (PASS AND ADOPT)
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RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF A RESUBDIVISION
OF OUTLOT A, WB DEVELOPMENT, A 15.9 ACRE, ONE-LOT COMMERCIAL
SUBDIVISION WITH ONE OUTLOT LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF NAPLES
AVENUE, ACROSS FROM ALYSSA COURT. (SUB97-0025)
City Attorney Dilkes provided information regarding completion of legal papers.
G. RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WESTCOTT HEIGHTS, AN 84.6
ACRE, 31-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN JOHNSON COUNTY ON THE
WEST SIDE OF PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE NORTH OF
NEWPORT ROAD. (SUB97-0017)
In response to Kubby, Franklin stated she will provide information regarding storm water
management.
Kubby referred to P/Z Commission minutes regarding the Westport Plaza/Ruppert property and
requested additional information about the timing of development and the wetlands
determination.
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HOUSING FORUM
Reel 98-16, Side I
Community Development Coordinator Head, John Shaw and Heather MacDonald (Target
Groups and Goal Setting Subcommittee), Liz Swenson (Funding Mechanisms Subcommittee)
and Charlie Eastham and Glenn Siders (Development and Regulatory Measures
Subcommittee) provided an overview of the Housing Forum strategies.
Council agreed to schedule a meeting to discuss the Housing Forum recommendations on
February 12, 2:00 PMo
Staff Action: More information to be provided in memo prior to February 12 meeting
(Nasby).
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ISSUE
(Consent Calendar #3d(3)-(5))
Reel98-16, Side 2
Finance Director Yucuis presented an overview of the proposed GO Bond issue.
TRANSIT BUILDING
Reel 98-16, Side 2
Parking and Transit Director Fowler presented information regarding Transit building drain and
methane venting system repairs. A council majority directed staff to proceed with the repairs.
Council requested information regarding methane recapture and use.
Staff Action: Staff obtaining estimates for design work and would pursue State and
Federal funding (Fowler).
SEATS
Reel 98-16, Side 2
Parking and Transit Director Fowler and SEATS Council Negotiation Team members
Vanderhoef and Thornberry presented information regarding SEATS contract negotiations.
A council majority directed staff to prepare a more specific budget, as well as notify the County
and all entities involved with SEATS regarding the City's intention to pursue its own paratransit
system. Council scheduled a February 9 meeting for additional discussion.
Staff Action: Prepare a more specific budget; discuss further with County and Coralville
(Atkins, Fowler).
COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME
Reel 98-17, Side 2
1. Vanderhoef reported she attended the Legislative Breakfast and League of Women's
Forum on Saturday.
Vanderhoef stated the Des Moines Legislative Day is scheduled March 4 and councilors
should review the League's list of issues. City Clerk Karr asked council members to contact
her regarding attending Legislative Day.
3. Vanderhoef stated Kirkwood Community College is holding an Apprenticeships- Workforce
Development Conference.
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In response to Vanderhoef, Atkins stated he will prepare information regarding
Creek sewer project and Dane Road realignment.
5. City Clerk Karr noted council photos will be taken on Thursday, January 29, 6:00 PM.
Willow
Meeting adjoumed: 10:30 p.m.
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