HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-01-04 Info PacketCITY OF I0 WA CITY
December 19, 1995
William Knabe
1101 Weeber Circle
Iowa City, IA 52246
Dear Bill:
At a recent Council work session, the Parks and Recreation Director updated the Council of
the Parks and Recreation Commission interest in purchase of the Jensen tract. An early offer
of 915,000 per acre has been rejected and the property owner suggested an offer of "closer
to" 940,000 per acre. Needless to say the Council was taken aback by the differences and
asked that I update you concerning this issue. They also were reminded that during the earlier
Harlocke/~Veeber rezoning discussions, the neighborhood expressed an interest in financially
participating. Please let me know of the neighborhood interest in financial participation in the
purchase of this tract of land. At this time we have not prepared a counter offer and this is
a "no rush" matter. However the City Council will need to know your interests.
Thanks. Give me a call.
Sincerely,
Stephen J. Atkins
City Manager
December 22, 1995
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Bob Smith
701 Oaknoil Drive
Iowa City, iA 52240
Dear Mr. Smith:
I am taking the liberty of responding to your recent letter to the City Council concerning traffic
on First near the intersection of Muscatine. I would agree that the issue of traffic volume and
capacity is somewhat confusing. When we assign a traffic-carrying capacity to a street, we do
so at a relatively free-flow low-delay condition. The street is physically able to carry more traffic
than the assigned capacity, but it does so with greater delay and inconvenience to the motorist.
This is a situation we currently find ourselves in on First Avenue, and may find ourselves in
again at some point in the future following a proposed reconstruction project.
V~ten the City Council makes a decision on reconstructing a street, our planning staff provides
them with as much information as possible. This includes more factors than just moving traffic.
Preservation of existing trees and the sensitivity of residents living along the street are two
other important factors. You may recall recent editorial comments concerning this project,
whereby a neighborhood resident expressed his opinion. I believe the City Council has made
what they consider to be the best decision on the reconstruction of First Avenue, considering
the divergent interests. Also, please keep in mind when a news reporter prepares his/her story
it encapsulates' into a very few words the discussions that occurred. It is, of course, the
opinion/expressions of what is interesting in the eyes and ears of the reporter, not the staff
member.
Sincerely,
Steph ,~~"~"~ '
City Manager
EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240-1~16 · (Jill 356.3000 * FAX 1319I 356-5009
December 19, 1995
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Barb Grohe, Superintendent
Iowa City Community School District
509 S. Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Iowa City South Area Study
Dear Barb:
As part of our comprehensive planning efforts and in response to development interests, the
City planning staff recently started a land use study of the south area of Iowa City. Although
some of study area is located outside the Iowa City corporate boundary, those properties are
within the City's growth area. On the enclosed map that outlines the study area, you will
note there is a commercial area to the north and a largely undeveloped area to the south. We
anticipate redevelopment and some new development in the commercial area. When the
South River Corridor Interceptor Sewer is constructed within the next two years, we expect
there will be a demand for residential development within the urban growth boundary to the
south.
Prior to considering development requests in the south area, the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the City Council will be considering a plan that will focus on building new
neighborhoods that may include a mix of housing, commercial areas, an elementary school
site and neighborhood open space. In preparing the plan, we will be evaluating the existing
environmentally sensitive features, open space considerations, affordable housing issues and
the potential locations of public improvements. including roads, sewer lines, and storm water
basins.
Early in 1996, following the collection of basic background information on the South Area,
City staff will be setting up meetings with property owners in the area and nearby
neighborhood associations. The purpose of the meetings will be to collect neighborhood and
property owner observations and visions for future development of this south area of Iowa
City.
As indicated above, one of the issues to be addressed is the siting of a neighborhood school
m this area. As we proceed with the South Area Study, it would be helpful to know the
School Board's preferred locations for school sites. Recently, a preference was indicated for
the north portion of the Langenberg property, southeast of the Sycamore Street and Kountry
Lane intersection. Is that still a preferred location? Are there alternative sites the School
Barbara Grohe
December 19, 1995
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Board would like to consider? Please feel free to call me at 356-5232 with any questions you
may have about the study, or contact Melody Rockwell, the associate planner, who is
coordinating the South Area Study at 356-5251,
Karin Franklin, Director
Department of Planning and Program Development
c. Stephen J. Arkins, City ~.anager
Iowa City City Council v
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SOUTH AREA
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December 19, 1995
CITY OF I0 FVA CITY
Charles Duffy, Chair
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
P.O. Box 1350
Iowa City, IA 52244-1350
Re: Iowa City South Area Study
Dear Charlie:
As part of our comprehensive planning efforts and in response to development interests, the
City planning staff recently started a land use study of the south area of Iowa City. Although
the study area includes land outside the Iowa City corporate boundary, these properties are
within the City's growth area. On the enclosed map that outlines the study area, you will
note there is a commercial area to the north and a largely undeveloped area to the south. We
anticipate redevelopment and some new development in the commercial area. When the
South River Corridor Interceptor Sewer is constructed within the next two years, we expect
there will be a demand for residential development within the urban growth boundary to the
south.
Prior to considering development requests in the south area, the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the City Council will be considering a plan that will focus on building new
neighborhoods that may include a mix of housing, commercial areas, an elementary school
site and neighborhood open space, In preparing the plan, we will be evaluating the existing
environmentally sensitive features, open space considerations, affordable housing issues and
the potential locations of public improvements, including roads, sewer lines, and storm water
basins.
Early in 1996, following the collection of basic background information on the South Area,
City staff will be setting up meetings with property owners in the area and nearby
neighborhood associations. The purpose of the meetings will be to collect neighborhood and
property owner observations and visions for future development of th~s south area of Iowa
City.
Charles Duffy/Johnson County Board of Supervisors
December 19, 1995
Page 2
This letter is intended to inform Johnson County officials of the pending study of this south
area of Iowa City and the adjacent fringe area. Please feel free to send your
commentslquestions/observations to Melody Rockwell, the associate planner, who is
coordinating the South Area Study: call 356-5251, fax 356-5009, or mail to 410 E.
Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240.
Sincerely, ~
Department of Planning and Program Development
Rick Dvorak, Johnson County Zoning Administrator
Doug Fredericks, Johnson County Engineer
Iowa City City Council u'~
Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
December 21, 1995
City Council
City Manager
Reminders
Chamber Annual Banquet. Scheduled for Thursday, January 25, at 5:30 p.m.
Chamber - Walk o! Stars Business Fair. Scheduled for January 19-20-21 at Carver-
Hawkeye Arena. The "grand opening' occurs on January 19.
Year-Ender(s). Friday, December 29 from 1-5 p.m. at Holiday Inn and 4:30-6:30 p.m. at
Wesffield Inn in Coralville.
Officea Closed. Civic Center is closed Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December
26. Offices are also closed Monday, January 1.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPART~
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Parks and Recreation Commissioners
Terry Trueblood
December 21, 1995
Incident at Mercer Park Aquatic Center
You have probably heard by now that a fatality occurred yesterday at
the Mercer Park Aquatic Center.
A gentleman from Oregon was swimming laps when he evidently sustained
a massive heart attack.
From what we have been able to ascertain at this time, our pool staff
acted quickly and professionally in all respects. Fortunately, a
doctor was swimming laps at the same time, and assisted with the
resuscitation efforts. It seems highly unlikely that they could have
done anything differently, which might have saved him.
If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call.
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To: I0~ CIIY CLERR
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Johnson Count)'
Charles D. Duffy, Chairperson
Joe Bolkcom
Stephen P. Lacina
Don Sehr
Sally Stutsman
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
December 21, 1995
FORMAL MlgETING
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
Agenda
2. Action re: claims
3. Action re: formal minules of November 14th.
4. Action re: payroll authorizations
5. Business from the Zoning Administrator.
a) Final consideration of application Z9543 of William Phelan, Webster
Gelman, John Houghton and Betty Tucker.
Final consideration of application Z9544 of Bernard and Phyllis Mamk,
and Darrell and Carolyn Marak.
Final consideration of application Z9546 of Mary Kaefring.
d) Motion setting public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit (January 11,
1996 at 9:30 a.m.).
e) Other
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Agenda 12-21-95
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6. Business from the Assistant Zoning Administrator.
a) Discussion/action re: the following Platting applications:
Application S9568 of Doug Magruder requesting preliminary and
final plat approval of Buck Creek Addition, a subdivision described
as being located in the 8E 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 31;
Township 78 North; Range 5 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson
County, Iowa (This is a 1-lot with one non-buildable outlot, 30.03
acre, residential subdivision, located on the west side of Taft
Avenue SE, approximately 3/4 of a mile north of its intersection
with Taft Avenue SE and 580th Street SE in Pleasant Valley
TwpJ.
2. Application S9578 of Mary M. Kaefring Estate, signed by Ray
Kaefring, requesting preliminary and final plat approval of Blue
Lark 2rid Subdivision, a subdivision located in the SE 1/4 of the
8W 1/4 of Section 20; Township 79 North; Range 8 West of the
5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa 0tzis is a 1-lot, 1.07 acre,
residential subdivision, located on the north side of Rohret Road
8W, approximately I/2 mile east of its intersection with Black
Hawk Avenue SW in Hardin Twp.).
Other
7. Business from the Conn~y Auditor.
a) Action re: permits
b) Action re: reports
c) Other
8. Business from the Coun~ Attorney.
a) Report re: other items.
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Agenda 12-21-95
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9. Business from the Board of Supervisors.
a) Motion setting ambulance rates for service.
b) Motion authorizing Chairperson to sign contract with C. J. Cooper &
A~sociates, Inc. for drag and alcohol services.
c) Action re: appointment to the Board of Health.
d) Other
10. Adjourn to informal meeting.
a) Inquiries and reports from the public.
b) Reports and inquires from the members of the Board of Supervisors.
Report from the County Attorney.
d) Other
11. Adjournment.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
TO: Parks
FROM: Terry Trueblood
DATE: December 18, 1995
RE: Attached Minutes
& Recreation Commission
While I have not made it a practice in the past to send you
copies of minutes from the Riverfront and Natural Areas
Commission, I thought you might want to review the attached
minutes (October 18 and November 15, 1995). Please note in
particular the highlighted areas, as they are most relevant
to Parks and Recreation.
It seems that the two commissions are becoming more and more
involved with similar issues (i.e., riverfront trails and
parks, wetlands, woodlands, other environmentally sensitive
areas, etc.). In view of this, it is probably more important
now, than ever before, to have active representation on the
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission.
If any of you are particularly interested in representing the
Parks and Recreation Commission on the Riverfront and Natural
Areas Commission, please let Deb Liddell know. She will be
making the appointment at your meeting of January 10, 1996.
By the way, the Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission meets
the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Please feel free to give me a call if you have any questions.
Attach.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
CITY OF IOWA CITY
PARKS AND ~CREATION DEPARTMENT
Parks & Recreation Commission
Michael E. Moran, Superintendent of
December 13, 1995
RE: .
Low Income Fees
The statistics compiled for informational purposes for the Recreation
Division's low income program are as follows:
$ OF AMOUNT
SEASON APPLICATIONS OF ASSISTANCE
TITLE XIX INCOME
APPLICANTS APPLICANTS
Winter/Spring 94 114 $3,002.22 28 85
Summer 94 115 4,562°97 38 76
Fall 94 79 2,075.35 19 60
Winter/Spring 95 70 2,590.81 23 47
Summer 95 93 3,597.99 35 56
Individuals continue to take better advantage of the summer season,
which also includes our bigger ticket items such as swim passes and
Summer Camp° The Recreation Division has established a better working
relationship with the Department of Human services, which will help to
get our programs out to their clientele.
No changes are recommended at this time; however, further discussion
should be held regarding possible contact with the Johnson County Board
of Supervisors to encourage an arrangement to include county residents,
if we think that is needed, such as is done with the Senior Citizen
Center, Library and ambulance service.
cc: Terry Trueblood, Director of Parks & Recreation
December 19, 1995
Stacy Pugh
1303 Chamberlain Dr.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Same letter to John Buchanan
Iowa City, Iowa 5
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Dear Stacy:
The City of Iowa City is in the process of forming an ad hoc committee on economic development. On
behalf of the Iowa City City Council, I would like to invite you to serve on this committee. Before you
answer yes to serving, I would like to briefly outline the charge of the committee, the composition of the
committee, and the time frame for the committee's activities.
The recently adopted economic development plan, Economic Development Policies, Strategies, andActions
for the City of Iowa City, calls for the establishment of an ad hoc economic development committee. The
economic development plan outlines two major charGas for the committee: 1 ) "designate targeted industries"
and 2) to "develop criteria to be used when the City considers granting or participating in the granting of
financial incentives to any particular firm in a targeted industry". In performing its task, the committee
should answer the following two questions: 1) When the City and local economic development organizations
encourage the expansion and attraction of business and industry, what specific types of businesses and
industries should we encourage in Iowa City? and 2) when the City considers financial assistance to a firm,
such as a grant, loan, or providing infrastructure, what characteristics and practices must the firm have to
obtain assistance? Once the committee answers these two questions, it will have accomplished its task.
The economic development plans states that the ad hoc committee should consist of a diverse group of
organizations, such as "industries, economic development organizations, labor, citizen and environmental
groups, the University of Iowa and others". The Council has plans to appoint thirteen individuals to the
committee from these various backgrounds.
Given that the committee has a specific charge, the committee should be able to achieve its objectives in
a six month time period as long as it meets at a minimum of once a month. The committee would begin its
task sometime in February and should complete it not later than July.
Thank you for considering serving on this committee. Please contact Irene Shima at 356-5230 by December
29, 1995, regarding your decision to serve on the committee.
Sincerely,
Susan M. Horowitz
Mayor
cc: City Council ~/'
City Manager
Director of Planning andCommunity Development
CITY OFIOWA CITY
December 19, 1995
Don W. Maniccia, Executive Director
HACAP
P.O. Box 789
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0789
Dear Mr. Maniccia:
On behalf of the Iowa City City Council, I want to thank you for your planned annual
contribution in lieu of taxes for the HACAP project on Broadway. The fact that you have
chosen to make such a direct contribution to the operational cost of the local government is
very much appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
Susan M. Horowitz
Mayor
cc: City Council,'"
City Manager
Doug Boothroy
APPROVED
Minutes
PATV Board of Directors
Thursday, October 19, 1995, in Meeting Room C of the Iowa City Public Library
Present: Doug Aliaire, Greg Easley, Vicky Grube, Mose Hayward, Derek
Maurer, Maureen McCormick, Scott Murray, and Steve Wurtzler
Staff: Ren~ Paine
Library: Beth Fisher
BTC: Betty McKray
Guests: Chris Randall, Trey Stevens
Call to Order:
Allaim called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Approval of September Minutes:
On a motion by Wurtzler and Grube, the Board approved the September
minutes as written.
Board Announcements:
McCormick conveyed to the Board greetings from former Board member Jan
Cureton.
Wurtzler complimented the materials relating to the mailing PATV sent to about
250 local nonprofit organizations in August, as well as information cards sent to
respondents. These materials were included in the Board packet.
Reports:
BTC: McKray reported that the BTC and Iowa City City Council will hold a joint
public hearing on the proposed cable franchise agreement and implementing
ordinance Oct. 24. McKray said her understanding is that the Commission
intends to restrict discussion of the relationship between PATV and the City to
contract negotiations following approval of the franchise agreement and cable
ordinance. She accepts the City's justification for wording in the franchise
agreement stipulating that funding dedicated to PATV under the current contract
be used to support "public access and community programming," although she
recognizes this does not protect PATV's current level of funding. Also, McKray
remains concerned that the franchise agreement names Cablevision VII, Inc., as
the cable operator, rather than TCI, its parent corporation; Stevens clarified that
this is a complicated legal issue stemming from TCI's buyout of Heritage, the
former cable operator. There followed a short discussion of the pass through
fee contained in the proposed franchise; Aliaire noted he thought the fee would
not generate enough money to build a combined access facility, which he had
understood to be one of the fee's original purposes.
LIBRARY: Fisher reported the Library Channel has purchased a character
generator with pentium chip. Also, representatives to the community television
group will meet Friday, Oct. 20, to discuss the proposed franchise agreement.
APPROVED
The group includes PATV, the Library, and the Iowa City Community School
District; Drew Shaffer will also attend. Aliaire said he would try to attend as well.
CHAIR: No report.
FINANCIAL COMMITTEll: No report.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMI'~rEE: No report.
OUTREACH COMMI'FI'EE: No report.
EVALUATION COMMITTEE: Paine reported she has completed a description of
her activities as director, and questioned whether this should be considered a
definitive description of the director's job. Aliaire responded that it is a starting
point; McCormick agreed, noting it would be helpful to review the previous
director's job description as well. A short discussion followed, with members
suggesting the need to develop objective performance criteria for the director
and to clarify the relationship between the Board and the director.
MANAGEMENT: Paine reported that PATV hosted three tours of the Access
Center on Oct. 13; the tour groups represented the North Liberty access center,
Southeast Junior High School, and MECCNNeighborhood Centers of Johnson
County. Also, a staff member attended the MCI Awareness Fair. Also, Paine
noted recent articles on PATV in Icon and the City High Little Hawk. Also, PATV
has just mailed out the new newsletter. Also, Paine and Wurtzler met recently
with Library director Susan Craig. Craig said the soonest PATV would have to
leave the Library is eighteen months from now; in the long term, Craig said,
PATV could be included in Library expansion plans, but would need to pay rent
in cash rather than in production services, as it does now. This prompted further
discussion of PATV's future space and facilities needs; Murray volunteered to
begin investigating the cost of alternative facilities.
Old Business:
DISCLAIMER POLICY: Aliaire distributed a memo detailing BTC members'
reactions to the new disclaimer policy PATV adopted in August; some BTC
members suggested the policy more explicitly direct program producers and
providers to include a statement of responsibility, as well as the producer or
provider's name and telephone number, on their programs. Stevens, a
longtime member of the BTC, voiced his disagreement with these suggestions,
and with the new producer identification policies in general. This prompted a
short discussion in which Maurer expressed frustration thst the BTC should
choose to intervene in this matter at so late a date, after the Board had already
taken public input and discussed the new policies at length. Aliaire said BTC
members were not trying to intervene, but merely expressed their reactions to
the new policies. On a motion by Easley and McCormick, the Board approved
revising the Guidelines to change the title of the section requiring a program
disclaimer to read, "Statement of Responsibility," and to incorporate into this
section the passage on producer/provider identification currently listed on page
5 under "Technical Standards"; Hayward abstained.
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APPROVED
PRESS-CITIZEN EDITORIAL BOARD: Allaim reviewed his efforts to arrange a
meeting with the Press-Citizen's editorial board, The Board agreed to table this
matter until a later date.
ANNUAL MEETING: Paine passed a sign-up sheet around the table, along with
a list of tasks needed for the Annual Meeting Nov. 16. The group discussed
preparations for the Annual Meeting.
New Business:
CABLE FRANCHISE PUBLIC HEARING: Aliaire opened the discussion by
explaining a possible approach for presenting PATV's concerns to the City
Council and BTC. This would entail a limited number of Board members giving
statements covering the issues as PATV sees them. A long and productive
discussion followed. Board members, staff and others suggested various points
to raise with the council. Aliaire said he would like first to support the proposed
cable ordinance's recognition of the importance of and need for public access,
and to clarify the difference between public access and community
programming. Other members expressed concern over wording in the
ordinance giving the BTC authority to develop rules for access en!ities,
prompting discussion of how best to address that issue; most of those in
attendance agreed access entities should develop their own rules in
cooperation with the BTC. Turning to more fundamental issues facing PATV
with regard to the proposed franchise agreement, Maurer said the agreement
and accompanying ordinance, as they stand, give the City the mechanism to
use funding currently dedicated to public access-and even to operate public
access-in order to provide community programming; he said he feared some
city staff members wou~d like to do just that. Discussion of PATV's mission
ensued. A broad consensus emerged that PATV should approach the City
Council and BTC with positive statements about PATV's accomplishments,
community participation, and diversity. The Board agreed Aliaire and Wurtzler
would make formal statements at the public hearing; Maurer would write a
follow-up letter to the Council summarizing points made during the public
hearing. Other members could, of course, speak as individuals. Those wishing
to participate in the public hearing should meet at the Mill before the public
hearing.
Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
December 29, 1995
City Council
City Manager
Pending Development Issues
An application submitted by Our Redeemer Lutheran Church for a special exception to
permit expansion of a religious institution parking area for property located in the RS-5
zone at 2301 E. Court Street.
An application submitted by Danette and John Raiey to rezone a .14 acre parcel located
at 24 N. Van Bursn Street from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to R/O,
Residential/Office.
An application submitted to Johnson County by Jim Anderson to rezone 38.22 acres from
A1, Rural, to RS, Suburban Residential, for property located in Fringe Area 4 on the west
side of Prairie du Chien Road approximately Y4 mile north of its intersection with Newport
Road NEo
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 29, lgg5
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: New Administrative Assistant
I have appointed Lis~ Handsaker as the new administrative assistant.
Lisa is currently the administrative assistant to Interim University
Provost Sam Becker. We were fortunate to have received over 200
applications for this position. Lisa will begin work on Tuesday,
January 16.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
December 27, 1995
Steve Atkins, City Manager
Rick Fosse, City Engineer ~
Temporary Sidewalk Closure
Jim Clark has been working with our o~ce on an agreement for temporary use of public right-
of-way to close a portion of the sidewalk along Dubuque Street and Burlington Street during
construction of his new building at the old Coastal Mart site. The IDNR is requireing installation
of monitoring wells sooner than council approval can be obtained for the agreement on January
16, 1996. Based on these circumstances, the Public Works Department has granted temporary
authorization to close the sidewalks until Council approval can be obtained. Signage will be
required to direct pedestrians to sidewalks on the opposite side of the streets. The closure will
be in effect until around mid August.
cc: Linda Woito
Chuck Schmadeke
Jim Brachtel
December 20, 1995
Mr. Bruce R. Glasgow
834 N. Johnson Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Dear Mr. Glasgow:
Enclosed please find the information you requested in your December 11 letter to Melody
Rockwell. Included is a staff report, minutes and the Board of Adjustment decision regarding
John & Ads Streit's request for a special exception for property located at 200 Scott Court,
as well as the adopted ordinance, staff memorandums and minutes from the Planning &
Zoning Commission's formal and informal meetings regarding the recent code amendments
to the CN-1, Neighborhood Commercial zone.
Some of the statements conreit ;d in your December 11 letter contain some misinformation
regarding the Straits' special exception request. Although some of these questions and
inaccuracies can be cleared up by reading the enclosed information, perhaps I can more clearly
address them in this le~ter.
The second paragraph of your letter refers to a special exception that was approved for the
Walden Square CN-1 zone, in which two restaurants were permitted to exceed the 2,500
square foot limit, but cannot exceed 3,200 squar~ feet. You question why "staff demanded
only 2500 sq. ft." in the Straits' case when 3,200 square feet was approved in Walden
Square. This statement is incorrect in that staff made no statements demanding a reduction
to 2,500 square feet. Mr. & Mrs. Strait indicated early on that they felt that they needed a
facility the size that they proposed to make their project financially feasible. Although staff
stated that the project as proposed did not fit with the intent of the CN-1 zone, it was noted
in the staff report that careful site design could help to mitigate some of these concerns.
Staff suggested to the Straits some ways to bring the development more in line with the CN-1
zone regulations, such as providing clearly identified pedestrian walkways and landscaping,
reducing the number of curb cuts on the site, and "land banking" some of the proposed
parking area. However, Mr. & Mrs. Strait chose not to amend their initial plan in any way.
Therefore, staff felt, and continues to feel, that the proposed development was not consistent
with the intent of the CN~I zone and would be more appropriate for a more intensive
commercial zone, such as the CC-2 zone.
The last issue you address in your letter deals with parking. You state that "the planning staff
suggested a restaurant with 11 parking stalls for Mr. Strait." This information is incorrect.
Based on the size of the proposed facility, staff estimated that 18 spaces would be required,
and that 20 would be permitted based on the 110% maximum permitted in the CN-1 zone.
It was clear that the Straits desired more parking than this. The only suggestion staff made
with regard to the number of parking spaces was to eliminate one row of parking and, if it
could be arranged with the developer of the adjacent lot, to designate two spaces as
temporary spaces to allow a future shared access drive between the two lots. The elimination
of these spaces would have resulted in 30 to 35 parking $pacae on the lot, which staff
indicated may have been an acceptable number. However, the Straits chose not to amend
their plan. Staff felt that the 46 spaces requested clearly indicated that the proposed
restaurant was not consistent with the intent of the CN-1 zone, and stated in the staff report
that an alternative location in a CC-2 zone would be more appropriate.
I hope this information helps to clarify matters for you. Clearly, the two sides are not as far
apart on this matter as it may have seemed at the September 13, 1995, Board of Adjustment
meeting. In fairness, it should be recognized that staff had indicated to the Straits that it was
willing to consider some compromise between what was proposed and what the CN-1 zone
requires for parking, but the Straits did not wish to alter their plans. If you have any
questions or need more information, please feel free to call me at 356-5:243.
Sincerely,
Scott Kugler
Associate Planner
Enc.
c. w/o enc.
Stephen Arkins, City Manager
Robert Miklo, Senior Planner
Anne Burnside, First Assistant City Attorney
Board of Adjustment
TO: MELODY ROCKWELL
SUBJECT: CN-1 ZONE
DEC 11, 1995
RESTAURANT USES
TFANK YOU FOR YOUR PROMPT REPLY TO THE 15,000 SQ. FT. QUESTION.
THIS DOES NOT ANSWER THE BOAP~D OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION
W~EN T~E¥ DENIED JOHN STRAIT PERMISSION TO BUILD A 4000 SQ. FT.
RESTAURANT ON COURT AND SCOTT BLVD. IT WOULD SEEM THAT THE
CITY OFFICIALS AND T~E BOARD WOULD RECOMF~END THE S;U~E
SQ. FT. i~ESTAURANT AS THE WEST SIDE OF IOWA CITy CAN NOW
ENJOY. STAFF DEMANDED ONLY 2500 SQ. FT. IT MAY BE TF~AT JOHN
STI~EIF COULD MAVE GONE AHEAD WITH 3200 SQ. FT.
I ASK TF~AT YOU SEND ME THE COMPLETE HEARING DATA ON THE
BOA~ OF ADJUST~N,T ACTION ON THE JOHN STREIT REQUEST
FOR A 4000 SQ. FT. RESTAUI~NT AND 46 PARKING SPACES.
I WOULD LIKE TO GET SOME KIND OF PAPER WORK SHOWING
HOW THE CITY OF IOWA CITY ENACTED AN ORDINANCE OR POLICY
LIMITING PARKING REQUIREMENTS TO:
BUT-..NO MORE THAN 10% MORE OF THE LEGAJ~Ly REQUIRED PA/{KING-
THE PLANNING STAFF SUGGESTED A RESTAURANT WITH 11 PAR/{ING
STALLS FOR MR. STREIT. WHEN HIS HELP ARRIVES FOR THE BREAKFAST
MEAL AT 6 AM...THEy USE SIX OF THE STALLS. THAT LEAVES F~VE
STALLS FOR THE BREAKFAST CROWD....
"AND..TWO OF THESE ARE HANDiCAPPeD,' TH~ PLANNING STAFF
NEEDS A RE-EDUCATiON IN BUSINESS.
SI~ELY .....
BRUCE R. GLASGOW
FAX... 338-1365
DEPARTMENT
Johnson County Council of Governments
December22,1995
Larry Donovan
4171 Landon Rd.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Re: Alignment Study for the Proposed Extension of Iowa Highway 965
Dear Mr. Donoran:
The Johnson County Council of Governments (JCCOG) has coordinated a study with the cities of Coralville
and Iowa City, to evaluate alignments for the proposed extension of Iowa Highway 965. The extension of
Iowa Highway 965 between U.S. Highway 6 and Iowa Highway I is included in the JCCOG Arterial Street
Plan for the Iowa City Urbanized Area. There are currently no plans to construct the Highway 965
extension. However, several private property owners in the area have expressed interest in redevelopment
of their property. If property in this area is annexed by Coralville or Iowa City and municipal services such
as water and sewer extended, then sections of the new road will be built as redevelopment occurs.
Johnson County is also an important player in this matter, since the corridor for the new road will need to
be preserved as county development projects occur in the area.
Enclosed is a diagram showing two alternative alignments for the new road which we feel are the best
locations. These two alternatives were produced from an original llst of 36 alternatives that were screened
according to such factors as impact on sensitive environmental features, impact on prime farm land,
residential displacements, engineering factors, drainage, potential new intersections, and traffic flow. In
January and February I will be meeting individually with the City Councils of Coralville and Iowa City, and
the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. We are working toward a joint agreement between those three
political bodies which would establish the preferred corridor alignment for the extension of Highway 965.
Adoption of a preferred alignment will allow development decisions to be made which preserve the corridor
for the new road, and will allow construction of portions of the new road as development occurs.
I would like to emphasize again that Coralville, Iowa City, and Johnson County have no plans to construct
the Highway 965 extension immediately. The road will be constructed in small segments initially, with the
small segments eventually connected into longer ones. The bridge over U.S. Highway 218 will be a project
of major significance and expense, and will likely be one of the last elements completed. It is anticipated
it will take 20 to 30 years to complete the entire extension of Iowa Highway 965 between U.S. Highway 6
and Iowa Highway 1.
As a potentially impacted property owner in the corridor study area, we would like to hear any comments
you have on the two alternative roadway alignments. Please feel free to forward them to me or one of the
elected officials who will be involved in selecting the preferred alignment. The discussions I will have with
the Coralvil!e and Iowa City City Councils and the Johnson County Board of Supervisors are not yet
scheduled. When they are scheduled the agendas will be publicized and you are welcome to attend and
hear the discussion. My phone number is 356-5252 if you have any questions.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
3incerely,
Jeff Davidson
Transportation Planner
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Michael G. Harrington
3680 Hurt Rd. SW
Iowa City, IA 52240
John Kennedy
410 Woodridge Ave.
Iowa City. IA 52245
Donald and Sandra Slothower
965 Slothower Rd.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Myrtle Propst
4610 Aspen Lane NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Larry Donovan
4171 Landon Rd.
Iowa City, lA 52240
Ruth & Mary Ruppenkamp
3374 HWY 1 SW
Iowa City, IA 52240
Charlotte M. Campbell
3763 Ivy Ave. SW
Oxford, IA 52322
Fay Hurt
3195 IWV Rd, SW
Iowa City, IA 52240
Arnold Kauble
PO Box 5466 1045 10th
Coralville, IA 52241
Nancy Sprague
22 Greenleaf Ave.
Darien, CT 06820
M. Donovan
4171 Landon Rd.
Iowa City, IA 52240
James Hurt et.al.
3195 IWV Rd. SW
Iowa City, IA 52240
Neva Haman
PO Box 1495 RR1
Iowa City, tA 52244
Lester & Mary Kempf
1257 Slothower St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Michael Donovan
4541 Sand Rd.
Iowa City, lA 52240
Robert E. Burns
PO Box 450265
Atlanta, GA 30345
Clarence Jacobs
3265 Highway 6 SE
Iowa City, IA 52241
Agnice Yvonne Blgelow
2938 Highway 6 NW
Iowa City, IA 52241
Marilyn J. and Frederic B. Charbon
3518 Deer Creek Road SE
Iowa City, IA 52240
Ralph L. Neuzil
119 Wdght St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Clear Creek Investment Company
PO Box 924
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
CITY OF IOWA CITY
PARKS A/~D RECREATION DEPARTMENT
M EMOl~.~N DT31~
City Manager
Parks and Recreation Director
December 22, 1995
Recreation Division Revenues
At the Council work session of December 18, a concern was
raised about a possible trend relative to not achieving the
Recreation Division's self-imposed 45% goal (i.e., 45% of the
division's operating budget, less capital outlay, supported
with non-property tax revenues). These revenue source~ are
obtained from a wide variety of participant fees and charges
and hotel/motel tax (to support the operation of the Mercer
Park Aquatic Center).
At the meeting, I indicated that even though we project
support in the amount of 44.08% for FY97, I believe we will
achieve the 45% goal. I based this on my belief that we
generally under expend the budget and generate more revenue
than projected.
I did a little research on this to hopefully confirm what I
had indicated. To my amazement... I was right! Since FY87,
our "self-support" range has been 45.63% to 58.32%; the
average percentage over that period of time has been 50.04%.
It is becoming more and more difficult, as costs continue to
increase, while we try to maintain affordable prices. Over
the past four fiscal years, to
47.13%, with a range of 45.63%
cc: Recreation Division Staff
Parks and Recreation
our average has dropped
to 49.99%.
Commission
Have more than
2 bags or cans?
The City as the operator of the local sanitary
landfill is mandated by law to reduce the
amount of refuse del~osited in its landfill. To
achieve this goal, s new system of garbage
pickup will begin on March 4, 1996. For your
monthly fee, each residential customer will be
allowed a maximum of two containers (either
a can or bag no larger than 35 gallons) to be
picked up each week. If you have additional
bags or cans, you will need to affix a $1 sticker
to have it picked up. The $1 stickers will be
available for pumhase at all Iowa City grocery
stores and the Civic Center Cashier, the same
locations where you purchase yard waste bags.
As is the current policy, there is a 50 lb. maxi-
mum weight limit for each container.
Please remember, these new procedures
require that all items must fit within a garbage
can or bag in order to be picked up. Larger
items should be broken down to fit in the
container or bag. Items placed next to the can
will be considered "bulky waste" (see next
section).
Throwing away
large items?
You can save
on pickup
chargesl
A new bulky waste collection program will
also begin on Mamh 4, 1996. Bulky waste is
any item that will not fit in a 35 gallon can or
bag. The City will collect these bulky items
on an appointment-only basis. Each stop will
cost $10 for the first item and $5 for each
To avoid paying the bulky waste fee, check to
see if the item is in good usable condition.
There are local social service agencies which
can use items, such as furniture, as long as
they are in good condition. A goal of the new
bulky waste policy is to keep items out of the
additional item· Appliance pickup procedures
are unchanged from the past. You must call
the Solid Waste Division at 356-5180 ahead of
time to make arrangements. There is an $18
charge for each appliance,
landfill which can be used/recycled by others,
and thereby reduce the volume of what goes
into the landfill. This goal, however~ Is no
excuse for dumping your unusable refuse
on local service agencies such as Goodwill
and The Salvation Army.
Throwing away
clean wood
waste?
Untreatad wood waste can be put out for
collection free of charge. This includes
lumber which has not been treated ~n any
way such as paint, stain, or waterproofing
treatment. Place this lumber in bundles no
larger than 18 inches m diameter, no longer
than 48 inches, and no heavier than 50
pounds. Nails should be removed. Untreated
lumber and tree branches may be m~xed in
one bundle.
Attention:
Litterers
beware,
Anti-Litter Cleanup. A$100 minimum yard
cleanup fee wdl be charged for refuse placed
at the curb that is not properly containerized
for collection, or for bulky items that are not
removed within a 72-hour penod of brae.
Property owners wfil be not~fied pdor to the
City conducting a yard cleanup.
· -See other side for new recycling Information.
;ew! Weekly
ecycling collection
Beginning March 4, 1998, curbside collection of recyclables will change from every
other week to weekly. The recycling truck will serve your neighborhood the same day
your refuse is picked up. You will no longer need to check your calendar to see if it's
recycling week. Th~s improved convenience will make it easier for you to participate in
the recycling program.
qew! Containers
)rov~ded to
'esidents
In February 1996 the City will distribute standardized recycling containers to all
residents. These containers will be eas~er for recycling crews to identify and handle. If
you already participate in the recycling program with your own container(s), you may
continue tO use it along with the new container if you have a lot of recyclables. When
you receive your new recycling container a sticker will be provided to place on your
existing container in order to better identify it. The City would prefer that you use the
new standardized container as your pdmary recycling container. Additional recycling
containers may be purchased from the City.
~aint and household
~attery recycling
The City will have a collection day for paint and household batteries sometime in the
spring of 1996. Please store these items until a date is set.
Informational
I~leeting Dates
and Places
Four Informational meetings will be held during February to answer any questions
residents may ha¥g' about the new refuse and recycling programs.
Weber Elementary School, Community Room, February 5, 7:00 p.m.
Grant Wood Elementary School, Media Room, February 7, 7:00 p.m.
Lemme Elementary School, February 12, 7:00 p.m.
Iowa City Public Library, RoomA, February 20, 7:00 p.m.
The February 20 meeting will be taped for future broadcast on Local Government
Channel 4.
QUESTIONS?
Or need to make an appointment for
bulky item or appliance pickup?
Call 356-5180, Monday thru Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Notice to muitl-fam!!y ..dwe,linlg C5 or more units} and University He,ghts Rosid,~: I
'.Th~Ai~*h~ce8 described in this newsletter DO NOT APPLY to you. ';' '.!!'
..~ ~. ,,,
To: IO~ ClPt CLEltg
From &o hogarty 12-27-95 9:ZZa. p, Z of ~
Johnson Count)'
Charles D. DuEy, Chairperson
Joe Bolkcom
Stophen P. Lacina
Don Schr
Sally Stutsman
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
December 28, 1995
FORMAL MEETING
Agenda
Call to order following the informal meeting.
Action re: claims
Action re: formal minutes of December 21st.
4. Action re: payroll authorizations
5. Business from the County Auditor.
a) Action re: permits
b) Action re: reports
c) Discussion/action re:
quarter of FY 96.
d) Other
resolution appropriating amounts for the third
6. Business from the County Attorney.
a) Report re: other items.
913 SOUTH DUBUQUE ST. P.O. BOX 1350 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244..1350 TEL: (319) 356-6000
FAX:(319)3.~6~086 ql
To: I0~ CIT/CLERK
From ~o hogarty
R-27-95 9:/gaa p. 3 or 3
Agenda 12-28-95
Page 2
7. Business from the Board of Supervisors.
a)
Action re: addendum to FY 96 Service Agreement with East Central
Iowa Council of Governments regarding drag testing policy and
authorize Chairperson to sign.
b) Action re:
Action re:
d) Action re:
e) Other
Historic Property Tax Exemption.
Committee organiTation recommendations.
8utliff Bridge Nomination to National Historic Register.
8. Returnto fatformal meeting.
a) Inquiries and reports from the public.
b) Reports and inquires from the members of the Board of Supervisors.
Report from the County Attorney.
Other
9. Adjournment.
¥0: IO~ CI~ CLERK From jo hogarty
Johmmn
'I'L BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Charles D. Duffy, Chairperson
Joe Bolkeom
Stephen P. L~¢in~
Don
Sally Slugnan
December 28, 1995
INFORMAL MEETING
Agenda
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2. Review of the formal minutes of December 21 st.
3. Business from the Director of S.E.A.T,S.
a) Discussion re: addendum to FY 96 Service Agreement with East
Central Iowa Council of Governments regarding drug testing policy.
b) Other
Business from Linda Severson, Human Services Coordinator for
Johnson County Council of Governments re: appointment to the Case
Management Advisory Board and Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities
Planning Council/discussion.
5. Business from Amy Ruth from the Johnson County Historical
Preservation Commission.
a) Discussion re:
b) Discussion re:
Discussion re:
d) Other
Historic Property Tax Exemption.
Committee organization recommendations.
Sutliff Bridge Nomination to National Historic Register.
913 SOUTH DUBUQUE ST. P.O. BOX 1350 IOWA CITY, IOWA 5224~t-1350 TEL: (319) 356.6000
FAX: (319) 356-6086
To: I0~ CNY CLER~
From ~o h~gartv 12-~?-95 8:45a~ p. 3 of 3
Agenda 12-28-95
Pa~e 2
6. Business from the County Attorney.
a) Discussion re: the following Litigation:
1. Fobian Farms vs. 81ockett/Redlinger/O'Neill/Johmon County rs.
Loops (tax case).
2. Swafls rs. Triplett/Johmon County (tax case).
3. State ex tel Palmer rs. Linn County/Johnson County (legal
settlement case).
7. Business from the Board of Supervisors.
a) Discussion re:
b) Reports
Other
devolution teleconferenee sponsor by NACo.
8. Discussion from the pubHe.
9. Recess.
FORMAL MEETING TO FOLLOW
To: IOli~CITVCLERK
F~om: jo hogarty 12-29-95 16:Sla~ p, 2 of Z
Johnson Count'
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Charles D. Duffy, Chairperson
Joe Bolkcom
Stephen P. Lacina
Don Solar
Sally Slutsman
January 2, 1996
FORN~xL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Agenda
1. Call to order 9:00 ~-m.
2. Election of chairperson and vice-chairpersor~
3. Motion setting meeting days and time.
4. Appointment to the Sixth Judicial District
Correctional Services Board of Directors.
Department of
5. Discussion/action re:
County.
designation of official newspapers of Johnson
6. Adjournment.
INFORMAL MEETING TO FOLLOW
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.,. ......................_.__.~.~..~ .~.-~ ~.~...,.~ ...............:.----~
FAX: (319) 356-6086
'aren Kubby
CITY COUNCIL MEMI~EE To:
Council Elect
CMc Center
410 E. Waehlng~on St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 356-5010
(319) 56-50o9 (FAX)
I~eeldence
728 2nd Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-1321
Date: December 14, 1995
Re: Ideas for organizational meeting
I am interested in changing how we run our
informal meetings. It can be challenging to
facilitate the running of our informal meetings to
make sure that everyone gets a chance to speak, yet
we stay somewhat on schedule. I would like to make
the following suggestion.
Why don't we have the meetings run by each of us in
a round robin fashion? That way we each get a
chance to run the meetings. We collectively get to
participate in and learn this task of providing
leadership for the group. It will also ensure that
the Mayor gets to participate differently and isn't
having to ALWAYS be conscious of the group
dynamics. Maybe it will help us be more conscious
of how we each contribute to how well or not so
well the meetings go.
I will be bringing this topic up during our
organizational meeting on January 4th. This may
spin off some other ideas on how we can
collectively take more responsibility for such
tasks. If you'd like to talk with me about this,
feel free to call me or e-mail me at
kkubby@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu
Thanks for your consideration.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Frint,~d on 100%
recycled paper-10%
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
December 22, 1995
To: City Council
From: Naomi Novick
Re:
City Council Meetings
In the interest of improving clarity and understanding -among ourselves and between us and our
staff and our citizens - the new Council may want to consider changing our meeting style or
format. The following comments are from a variety of people. They are at least worth our
consideration. Please bring your additional ideas to the January 4 organizational meeting. Also,
please read the Rules Committee report of February 1994 (enclosed).
The following ideas are not listed in any particular order.
Work sessions may be scheduled at our convenience. Do we want a work session in the
afternoon instead of evening, or on another day? The time for budget sessions is also our
decision,
The current Council members have been speaking out in a random fashion. We have
interrupted each other and staff members. This behavior has occurred on previous Councils
also. It has occurred on a variety of issues. This speech style has been a problem for the staff
who are transcribing from audio tapes and evaluating consensus. Do we have some
experience with other meeting styles that have worked well? Do we want to try a system
where we are called on to speak, using a random order so that one person doesn't always
have to begin? More use of the gavel? We ~lso show a lack of organization, or control if you
prefer, when Council members call on people in the audience to speak on issues when there
isn't a public hearing. Do we want a system of asking for concurrence from other Council
members - or perhaps just the Mayor - before inviting audience participation?
The work session tapes are also a problem when we reach agreements by counting nods of
heads. We should have an oral response even if we are not taking a roll call vote. If a Council
member asks, "Are there three people who agree with me?", we should hear other Council
members' responses on the tape - yeses and nos.
Do we want transcripts of our work sessions? These are not required, so we could choose to
have a more detailed style of minutes instead. The tapes would still be recorded and kept five
years. Two memos on the current policy are enclosed.
The Council may change the order of the agenda. Can we suggest any changes that wold
improve our meetings? A copy of the rasolution establishing current agenda order is enclosed.
There has been a suggestion to put public discussion time later in the agenda, after public
hearings. Should we allow someone to speak under Public Discussion on a topic that is on the
agenda later? Do we want to allow that person to speak again when that topic is being
discussed by the Council?
2
Should our agenda have a limit on the number of public headngs in one meeting, or at least
a limit on the number of public headrigs expected to receive a large response? Even though
we know that a public hearing is not the time to engage in a discussion or debate with the
speaker, we hsve all done this on occasion. Any ideas on how to avoid this behavior?. Do we
have any suggestions on how to avoid many repetitions of the same comments at a headrig?
Both the public and the Council do this. Should we limit a Council member's comments to five
minutes as well as limiting the public?
Sometimes changes to an ordinanca during a public hearing have become confusing to the
public, and even to Council members. Can we avoid this by deferring these substantive
changes to the next work session? Do we want to limit ourselves to minor changes when we
amend an ordinance on the floor? The bicycle parking ordinance is an example of what can
happen.
Do we need a separate motion to accept recommendations from a commission when those are
in their minutes that have been accepted in the consent calendar?. If needed, can we put
recommendation acceptance in the consent calendar?
Do we want a policy for City Council breaks when a meeting is lengthy? We could specify a
break after two hours unless the agenda is about finished, or another time period, or keep the
non-specific current system.
The Council may want to decide on a seating arrangement for formal meetings. We should
seat the Mayor in the center, but the others are optional. (Tradition has been to seat the Mayor
Pro tam at the Mayor's right.) Do we want the district seats all on one side? Do we want them
in A-B-C order? Do we want to avoid clustering men and women?
Do we want a goal-setting meeting? If yes, do we want a facilitator?. Bring your ideas and
experiences to the January 4 meeting.
Do we want plastic name badges to wear at various functions? If yes, what color? Pen or clip?
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 1, 1994
To: City Council
From: Rules Committee /-Jc¢'c~.,'/-z_ ,~ ,~b~/
Re: Procedural Aspects of Council Working
a. Council Meetings
Rules Committee Members Horowitz and Kubby have observed that our lengthy meetings
with which we all seem uncomfortable are due to various ways we function as Council
members. For instance, the multiple questions to staff and to the public, and then having
a lengthy discussion means late hours for us and staff. The result, aside from a long
meeting is that this is costly to ourselves in our ability to stay focused as the hour
progresses, and is costly to the staff both in their presence and functioning the next day.
One could question just what we are accomplishing by the length of these meetings.
Could self-restraint in discussion input be practiced; could questions to staff be made via
the phone prior to the meeting? If we agree with someone's observations, could we just
say "1 agree with...." rather than repeating it?
We ask Council Members to think about this issue and to get back to us with your
suggestions as to how you either wish to cut down the length of the meetings or if you
don't, how to avoid the "costs" to all involved.
b. Research on Issues of Interest to Council Members:
As most of you realize, when staff is asked by a Council Member to prepare a memo or
reseamh an issue or item of substance, there must be a majority of Council who direct the
City Manager to do this. The assumption is that the Council Member who initiated a
request has asked staff about the magnitude of the issue, has thought out the time and
cost factors to staff, and has consulted other members as to the relevance and importance
of the question.
Along this line, during Council meetings, the number of questions asked staff assumes
that one has done one's homework already and needs a little more detail on an issue
about which staff has already prepared a memo. If there is a majority who feel staff's
reports should be restructured based on agreed upon guidelines of substance, then the
City Manager can work this out,
c. Changing Pollcles from Previous Councils
This in and of itself is perfectly legitimate for successive Councils to consider. However,
the Council Members who suggest this are assumed to have considered the consequenc-
es of such a policy change regarding the effects on the City, on the work program of the
staff, and any financial arrangements that have already been set in motion,
Based on our agreement at the goal setting session, during our evaluation session in six months
we will review how this has worked.
bc5-5
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
November 15, 1994
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
RE:
Transcriptions of work sessions and formal meetings
Based on Council discussion of November 7, 1994, the following policy is recommended for the
retention and distribution of Council transcriptions effective with the November 7 and 8 meetings.
Transcriptions of both work sessions and formal Council meetings will be available five
(5} working days after each meeting, and retained for a period of one year. The
transcriptions will be available in both hard copy (microfilmed) text for .10 cents per
page or available on computer diskette for $1.85 per diskette. Only City furnished
diskettes will be used. No refunds, exchanges or add-on's to previously furnished
diskettes will be honored. All disl~ettes requested will be on DOS 31/2" diskette.
bc3-1
METHODS OF DISSEMINATION OF COUNCIL ACTIONS
By the CIty Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa
Formal Council meetings broadcast live on
cable Government channel. Rebroadcast
every day thereafter (except Saturdays) until
next meeting o total of 11 showings. Not re-
qulred by State Law.
A copy of the formal Council meeting vid-
eotape is at the Iowa City Public Ubrary for a
six week period following the meeting date,
Videotapes can be copied and purchased
during the six week retention time at a cost of
$10 per 3-hour meeting. Not requl~d by State
Law,
Audio cassettes of beth formal Council meet-
Ings and work sesames ~re available for sale,
Cost is $2,50 ff City provtdes a tape and $1.70 ff
tape is provlded by customer. Audio cassettes
are retained In the Clerk's office for seven
years. Requlreo by State Law,
Official Actions of formal City Council meetings
are published In the Iowa CIty PressCitizen
within 15 days 'of formal 'Council meetings.
Required by Stgt. e Law.
Both transcriptions (verbatim versions) and
minutes (summarized "action on~ versions) of
formal City Council and work sessions are re-
tatned In the City Clerk's office In hard copy
(paper) Minutes required by State Law.
Above hard copy transcriptions and minutes
(contained In meeting folders) are microfilmed
(per retention schedule aftached) and
retained In the City Clerk's office. Hard Copy
destroyed after microfilming. Hard copy or
microfilmed minutes reqt//red by State Low.
RESOLUTION NO. q~-~ 1
RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 78-9 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CiTY OF IOWA CITY AND APPROVING A NEW RESOLUTION SETTING
FORTH RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF FORMAL COUNCIL
MEETINGS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, that said Council does hereby repeal Resolution No. 78-9 and, in its place, approve
Rules of Order for the Conduct of Formal City Council Meetings as follows:
A. Order of Business
The business of the City Council shall be taken up for consideration in substantially the
following order, except as otherwise ordered by the Mayor or City Council:
2.
3.
4.
5.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Roll Call
Mayor's Proclamations
Consent Calendar
Public Discussion
Planning and Zoning Matters: hearings, recommendations, ordinances and
resolutions
Other Public Hearings
Council Business
City Manager and City Attorney Business
Resolutions
Other Ordinances
Adjournment
B. Content of Consent Calendar
Those items on the Agenda which are considered routine will be listed under the
Consent Calendar and be enacted by one motion, with a roll call vote. If the Mayor,
a Council member or a citizen specifically requests that any of the items be considered
separately, these items will be removed and considered later on the Agenda.
It was moved by _ Pigott and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
the Resolution be
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x
x
x
X
Baker
Horowitz
Kubby
Lehman
Novick
Pigott
Throgmorton
Resolution No. 9~,-21
Page 2
Passed and approve~ this 18t. h day of January
, 1994.
ATTEST: ~.~ ~,
CIT~CLERK