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MEMORANDUM
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July 9, 1997
Mayor and City Council
City Clerk
Special Council Work Session, June 16, 1997 - 6:00 PM in Council Chambers
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's office)
Mayor Naomi J. Novick presiding. Council present: Novick, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: Baker. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Schmadeke,
Logsden, Winkelhake, O'Neil, Mitchell, Craig, Fosse, Schoon, Miklo. Tapes: 97-96, all; 97-97, all.
(Tape problems at beginning of meeting)
DUBUQUE STREET SIDEWALK
Reel 97-96, Side 1
Public Works Director Schmadeke presented information. A council majority directed staff to
proceed with continuing negotiations on a six foot sidewalk, emphasizing assessment,
maintenance, and snow removal options. (See further discussion later in meeting).
Staff Action: Will visit with property owners on site and report back to Council by July 29
(Schmadeke).
REVIEW ZONING MATTERS
Reel 97-96, Side 1
Planning and Community Development Director Franklin presented the following Planning and
Zoning items for discussion:
A. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE P,
ENTITLED "FENCES AND HEDGES," TO CHANGE THE VISION TRIANGLE
REQUIREMENT AT INTERSECTIONS. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
AMENDMENT OF TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE O, ENTITLED
"SIGN REGULATIONS," TO PERMIT PROJECTING SIGNS AS A PROVISIONAL SIGN IN
THE CB-5 AND CB-10 ZONES.
AMENDMENT TO TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE O, ENTITLED
"SIGN REGULATIONS," TO PERMIT PORTABLE SIGNS AS A PROVISIONAL SIGN IN
THE CB-2, CB-5, AND CB-10 ZONES.
LETTER TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RECOMMENDING,
APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR A CONTINUATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO ALLOW A HOME BUSINESS, AN ART GALLERY, FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED IN FRINGE AREA B AT 3880 OWL SONG LANE SE, IMMEDIATELY NORTH
OF INVERNESS COURT. (CU9701)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Reel 97-96, Side I
Consent Calendar Agenda #3e(4)-Lease of Airport Land-Iowa City Salvage Barn. Council
members noted Exhibit B was missing; Page 2, item #6, the word "will" should be inserted; Page 2,
#11, interpretation of "reasonably insured"; and language in the non-discrimination clause doesn't
match City's Human Rights Ordinance. Staff will follow-up.
PCRB (Agenda Item #21) Reel 97-96, Side 1
Acting City Attorney Dilkes, Library Director Craig, and Assistant City Attorney Mitchell presented
the PCRB Ordinance and draft form. Council and staff addressed the following issues:
Page 8, c.(2). Kubby asked how trends among individual officers would be kept if their names are
not part of an annual report. Mitchell replied the Board could also keep confidential records
Page 7, paragraph 3. Mitchell recommended that if the complaint is not sustained, the officer's
and complainant's names be omitted from the public report and make language consistent on
page 8, paragraph C. Only in cases where the complaint was sustained would the officer's and
complainant's name be made public.
Page 9, B.(2) Limited Powers. Mitchell noted currently it requires a majority vote of all members of
the Board to file a complaint. Mitchell recommended changing it to a majority of the members at
the meeting. Novick explained council decided that because there are only five members, they
did not want a majority of a quorum which meant only two members making a decision.
Acting City Attorney Dilkes noted she will report on the procedure to amend the ordinance prior to
Council's formal meeting.
Novick raised concerns about the redundancy in the Preamble. A majority of Council agreed to
maintain the preamble.
Page 2, J. In response to Norton, City Attorney Dilkes stated that "the city council finds that
internal accountability within the Police Department is a valid legislative purpose," is a valid goal
and a valid subject for council consideration.
CONSENT CALENDAR ADDITION
Reel 97-96, Side I ~1'~7
A council majority agreed to add a motion approving a Temporary Outdoor Service Area for
Golden Oldies, 1910 S. Gilbert Street as requested by owner Bob Finley.
POLICE GRANTS
Reel 97-96, Side 1
City Manager Atkins and Police Chief Winkelhake provided information regarding police grant
applications. In response to a council majority, Atkins stated he will bring a resolution increasing
the Table of Organization by one position pursuit of that grant to council's next meeting.
Staff Action: Scheduled for July 15 (Atkins).
TRANSIT INTERCHANGE PROJECT (Agenda Item #22)
Reel 97-96, Side 1
Transit Manager Logsden, Economic Development Coordinator Schoon, Planning and Community
Development Director Franklin, City Manager Atkins, Shoemaker and Haaland representative
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Steve Ford, Design Review Committee Chair Randy Rohovit and Dick Gibson presented
information about the Transit Interchange Project.
· Kubby requested information about the city's legal obligations providing restrooms for Transit
employees.
^tkins stated he would obtain information from the federal transit folks to confirm that the grant
moneys remain in place if the facility is not built this construction season.
In response to Norton, Logsden stated he will contact Old Capital Mall officials regarding use of
the mall for transit purposes.
PROJECTING SIGNS (Agenda Item #5b) Reel 97-96, Side 2
Planning and Community Development Director Franklin; Planning and Zoning Commission
members George Starr, Dick Gibson, Benjamin Chait and Ann Bovbjerg; and Design Review
Committee Chair Randy Rohovit presented information regarding projecting signs.
A council majority agreed to explore projecting signs not to exceed six square feet.
SOUTHEAST T-HANGAR Reel 97-97, Side 1
Airport Manager Ron O'Neil presented information about the proposed Southeast T-Hangar. A
council majority directed O'Neil to proceed with preparation of bid documents.
Staff Action: On agenda for July 15 (O'Neil).
TRAFFIC CALMING Reel 97-97, Side 1
City Engineer Fosse presented information about the Check Your Speed educational program.
Novick asked for the Check Your Speed public service announcements schedule.
DUBUQUE STREET SIDEWALK (continued from earlier in meeting)
Dave Windahl requested follow up
discussion.
CITY ATTORNEY RECRUITMENT
on Dubuque Street sidewalk. Council reviewed earlier
Reel 97-97, Side I ,..~//--/,...-~ _
Arkins presented City Attorney recruitment information and brochure. Kubby, Norton, and Novick
stated they will read all applications.
Staff Action: Dates for interviews tentatively set for September 11
discussion (Atkins).
and 12 per Council
Reel 97-97, Side 1
APPOINTMENTS
Design Review- Mark Anderson
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COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME
1.
Reel 97-97, Side 2
(Agenda #3f(1)-mina UcCoy dog park) Lehman stated a dog park should not be allowed.,
Vanderhog suggested P&R send Council a recommendation.
2. In response to Vanderhoef, a council majority supported annexing Ryerson Woods. City
Manager Atkins will follow up.
3. Norton requested that staff schedule future meetings with Sandusky area residents regarding
the storm sewer project. City Manager Atkins stated the project will not be done this year.
4. Norton stated he attended the 716 Dubuque Street open house and stated he will meet with
area neighbors regarding parking concerns.
5. Norton noted he has asked the City Manager to consider to expanding CBD maintenance
outside the mall. City Manager Atkins stated staff is looking into it.
6. Norton stated the Arts Festival was awesome.
7. (Agenda #3e.(1)-Iowa City Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission by-laws). Kubby asked
that the by-laws be changed to read, "....held in an accessible city facility," and indicate
council may choose to fill that term out plus the next full if it is six months or less. City Clerk
Karr will follow-up.
8. (Agenda #3e(8) 1997 Comprehensive Improvements Assistance Program). In response to
Kubby, City Manager Atkins explained the project includes applying federal money to assist in
the Civic Center renovation construction financing.
9. Kubby raised concerns about changing council's executive session meeting schedule from.
6:00 to after council's formal meeting on Tuesday.
10. In response to Kubby, City Manager Atkins stated he will follow-up with the TEAM Committee
regarding a bike safety equipment program for employees.
11. In response to Kubby, Council Members said they would read correspondence received from o~
Jay Shaw.
12. Novick noted that she presented the Pride Month proclamation at their meeting on Saturday..
13. (Agenda #20-New regulations regarding animals). Novick distributed information about o~l~.~'7
rodeos, and questioned banning them in the ordinance. Majority of Council did not wish to ban
rodeos.
14. Kubby asked for a SEATS update and more information including hourly wages and benefits.
15. In response to Norton, Atkins explained recommendations for a Public Works structure,~l,~
located at the airport have not been formalized and he will attend an Airport Commission
meeting on Wednesday for more information.
16. Karr noted that Transportation Planner Jeff Davidson invited council to a dinner meeting in
Des Moines, June 26 to discuss passenger rail coalition with Des Moines and Quad City
representatives. Karr stated Council Members should contact her or Davidson if they plan to
attend.
17. Arkins stated that the Airport Commission will be approving the contract on Wednesday with
ACSG, the land acquisition consultant.
Adjourned: 9:20 PM clerk'~mins\06-16inf.doc