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MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
March 6, 1998
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Council Work Session, February 23, 1998 - 7:15 p.m. in Council Chambers
Council Present:
Staff Present:
Tapes:
Lehman, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thomberry, Vanderhoef.
Atkins, Helling, Karr, Yucuis, Doyle, Davidson, Fowler, Logsden, Neumann,
O'Brien, Schoon, Franklin.
Reel 98-28, all; Reel 98-29, all.
REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS
Reel 98-28, Side 1
(Agenda Consent Calendar 5e(5)-814 Rundell Street Subordination Agreement) In
response to Thornberry, City Attorney Dilkes explained First National Bank is making a first
mortgage and wants the City subordinate the rehab loan.
(Agenda Item #22 Council Appointments) After discussion Council directed staff to retain
the confidential portion of each application and only send it to Council if the applicant
answered "yes".
(Agenda Consent Calendar #5g (2)) In response to Champion, City Manager Atkins stated
he will prepare a formal response regarding Pat Eckhardt's letter to Council on the handling
of a RFP by the Historic Preservation Commission.
(Agenda Consent Calendar #5b(6) - PCRB minutes of February 9) Thomberry noted a
correction to the top of page 2, PCRB minutes, the second reference to 97-6 should be
changed to 97-7. Vanderhoef asked council members to address a policy regarding
contact by a citizen complainant going through the PCRB review process. Kubby stated the
council's role should be to just cladfy what the process is. City Attorney Dilkes reminded
council members to only discuss agenda items while under the Review Agenda Items
section of the work session agenda.
(Agenda Consent Calendar 5e(3)-Construction of South Sycamore Regional Greenspace
and Drainage Corridor). In response to Norton, City Manager AtkJns stated staff will be
present at council's formal meeting on Tuesday to present information and answer
questions regarding easement costs. Norton inquired about asking property owners for free
easement or fee simple in exchange for the benefits they will accrue from the project.
Dilkes stated that could be negotiated but if it goes to condemnation, the benefit cannot be
considered.
6. Norton noted he will discuss the use of bow and arrows for long term deer management at
the public hearing.
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Kubby/(Agenda # 20- AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO
FOR A PURCHASING CARD SYSTEM.) In response to Kubby, the City Manager explained
one local bank proposed credit cards and another officially stated no interest.
8. Norton/ (Agenda #19- FEE FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMITS.) In response to Norton,
Atkins stated he will find out more information regarding permit fees.
Kubby/ (Agenda # 18- RESOLUTION RECLASSIFYING POSITIONS IN THE
WASTEWATER DIVISION AND THE LANDFILL DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT) IN response to Kubby, Assistant City Manager Helling explained the
resolution has been amended and council will only act of the Wastewater Maintenance
Worker reclassification.
10. In response to Norton, City Manager Atkins stated there was a bid alternative in the
Napoleon Park Paving that allowed for both asphalt and concrete.
SEATS
Reel 98-28, Side 1
City Manager Atkins and Transit Manager Logsden presented a SEATS update.
Council Members agreed to replace Keith Ruff with Leann Mayhew to the possible paratransit
committee members list as outlined in Logsden February 20, 1998, memo and directed staff to
proceed with convening the Paratransit Advisory Committee. Council agreed to not wait any
longer than March 15 for a response from the County for additional information.
Lehman suggested that staff prepare a SEATS update and a list of common SEATS answers
and questions to address the concerns of SEATS riders.
Staff Action: Staff will proceed as directed. (Atkins)
LANDFILL GRANT PROGRAM
Reel 98-28, Side 2
JCCOG Solid Waste Coordinator Neumann presented brief overview of the Landfill Grant
Program applications. A council majodty directed Neumann to proceed with recommendations
as outlined in his February 20, 1998 memo re: FY98 Iowa City Landfill Grant Program
Recommendations.
Staff Action: Proceed as directed and report back in three months. (Neumann)
REVIEW ZONING ITEMS
Reel 98-28, Side 2
Planning and Community Development Director Franklin presented the following Planning and
Zoning items for discussion:
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 10 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, "ZONING," ARTICLE E, "COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS
ZONES," SECTION 2, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE ('CN-I) REGARDING
SIZE RESTRICTIONS ON RESTAURANTS.
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SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 10 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
APPROVED PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LOT 51 OF
WALDEN HILLS, CONTAINING 2.9 ACRES AND LOCATED WITHIN THE OSA-8,
SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY ZONE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SHANNON
DRIVE AND IRVING AVENUE. (REZ97-0018)
Franklin stated she will show pictures of the proposed development at the formal meeting
of March 10.
VACATING A PORTION OF FORMER BENTON STREET BETWEEN RIVERSIDE DRIVE
AND THE IOWA RIVER WHICH IS ADJACENT TO LINDER TIRE SERVICE. (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
Franklin requested that council expedite consideration of this item.
APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE AUGUST 6, 1996, FRINGE AREA AGREEMENT
WITH JOHNSON COUNTY. WHICH IS PART OF THE IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN.
VACATING .50 ACRES OF WATERFRONT DRIVE, LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6
AND EAST OF GILBERT STREET. (VAC97-0003) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Franklin requested that Council expedite consideration of this item.
APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF DISPOSITION PARCELS OF A
PORTION OF WATERFRONT DRIVE, A 0.5 ACRE, 4-LOT SUBDIVISION LOCATED
SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 AND EAST OF GILBERT STREET. (SUB97-0033)
Franklin stated items E and F should be acted on prior to consideration of item #10 on the
agenda.
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. (PASS AND ADOPT)
AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE AND TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6. ENTITLED "ZONING,"
ARTICLE B, ENTITLED "ZONING DEFINITIONS," TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF
GRADE. ('PASS AND ADOPT)
APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF WESTPORT PLAZA, PART TWO,
A 14.41 ACRE, ONE-LOT COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION WITH ONE OUTLOT LOCATED
ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF HIGHWAY I WEST, NORTH OF SUNSET STREET.
(SUB97-0034~
SEVER (DE-ANNEX) 78 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 IN
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE CORPORATE LIMITS. (ANN98-0001)
APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR BOYD'S FASHIONABLE ACRES, AN 11.34
ACRE, 16-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 2511 ROCHESTER
AVENUE. fSUB97-0027)
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LIBRARY/CULTURAL CENTER BUILDING COMMITTEE
PRESENTATION/REFERENDUM
Reel 98-28, Side 2
Planning and Community Development Director Franklin, Jessie Singerman ( ICPL Board of
Trustees) and Tom Gelman (CenterSpace) made presentations.
A council majodty agreed with the Library/Cultural Center Building concept as presented.
Staff Action: Resolution calling a special election to be prepared. (Franklin)
DOWNTOWN FINANCIAL PLAN
(Agenda Items #16 and #17)
Reel 98-29, Side I
City Manager Atkins summarized Downtown Projects Financial Proposal as outlined in his
February 20, 1998 memo. Atkins asked council to defer Agenda Items regarding the
Downtown Streetscape & Iowa Avenue Plans to allow for comprehensive discussion of
downtown projects.
A council majodty directed the City Manager to be prepared to facilitate discussion regarding
Downtown Projects upon completion of their goal setting discussion on Thursday.
APPOINTMENTS
Reel 98-29, Side 2
Airport Commission: Tom Bender
Broadband Telecommunications Commission: Steve Hoch
Civil Service Commission:
Lon Moeller (2001)
Michael Kennedy (2000)
Lyra Dickenson (2002)
Design Review Committee: Discuss during Formal Meeting. Staff to research re-advertise or
contacting current member who is an architect.
Historic Preservation Commission: Trudy Day (At large)
Re-advertise Summit Street Rep.
Housing and Community Development Commission/HCDC: Daniel Coleman
COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME
Reel 98-29, Side 2
(Consent Calendar #5e(5) - 814 Rundell Street Subordinations Agreement) O'Donnell
inquired about the Rundell Street house, and stated he felt all his questions had been
addressed.
2. (Consent Calendar #5g(2) - Patricia Eckhardt's letter Histodc Preservation Bid) O'Donnell
stated he also had questions. Staff will follow up.
3. O'Donnell stated council should take action on the neighborhood commercial. Lehman
noted Council would be setting public hearing Tuesdays formal meeting.
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Norton stated he has received an invitation from June Braverman, asking council to
participate in an all community Broadway Review on June 13 to benefit the Ronald
McDonald House. Council agreed to participate.
5. Norton reminded everyone about the Bowl For Kid's Sake event on Saturday, 2:30 PM, at
Colonial Lanes.
Kubby announced that the Housing Authority has tentatively scheduled a tenants meeting
on March 21, 10:00 at the Civic Center and would like council participation. Council agreed
to discuss attendance closer to the meeting date.
7. Kubby requested the PCRB review the bureaucratic structure of their reports to allow for
easier, more accessible readingJunderstanding by the public. A council majority agreed.
8. In response to Kubby, Atkins stated council will receive a Landfill update in approximately a
month.
9. In response to Vanderhoef, Arkins stated the city is waiting for a response from mall
owners about the Transit Interchange. Mayor Lehman agreed to call them.
10. In response to Vanderhoef, AtkJns stated he has requested a sidewalk inventory report
from staff.
11. Champion raised concerns that downtown merchants were not cleaning the sidewalk and
dumpster areas. Lehman suggested contacting the Downtown Association.
12. Lehman noted Council received Atkins' February 13, 1997 memo on City Plaza use. A
council majority agreed with the policy as outlined.
13. Lehman reminded Council of Employee Appreciation Day to be held Tuesday, 9:00 at the
Recreation Center.
14. Lehman stated that the Council's Airport Subcommittee (Lehman/Norton) will be meeting
with the Airport Commission on Wednesday, February 25, 5:30 p.m., to receive an update
about a proposed jet service.
15. Kubby asked council to discuss organizational issues at their Goal Setting Session on
Thursday.
16. City Manager Atkins stated maps of the Dane Road and next year's CIP are in the
Conference Room for review.
Adjourned: 10:30 p.m.
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