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MEMORANDUM
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November 20, 1997
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Council' Work Session, November 10, 1997 - 7 p.m, in Council Chambers
Mayor Naomi J. Novick presiding. Council present: Baker~ Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Davidson, O'Neil, Mitchell,
Schmadeke.
Tapes: 97-150, side 2; 97-151, all; 97-152, all.
Review Zoning Matters 97-150 S2
Planning and Community Development Director Franklin presented the following Planning and
Zoning items for discussion:
a. Public hearing on an ordinance amending the approved Sensitive Areas Development Plan
for Walden Hills to allow the development of 120 dwelling units on Lot 53, containing 8.66
acres and located within the OSA-8, Sensitive Areas Overlay zone at the northwest corner
of Rohret Road and Shannon Drive. (REZ97-0016)
In response to Novick, Franklin stated she will check on the location of the air conditioners.
b. Public hearing on a resolution approving the annexation of a 2.81 acre tract located
southeast of the intersection of Iowa Highway 1 and Naples Avenue. (ANN97-0002)
Novick requested stating specifically that the required landscaping be located along the outside
of the fence. Franklin stated she will follow-up. In response to Norton, Franklin stated she will
look at screening requirements along Highway 218.
Public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use ,,,~q ~...~
r~gulations of a 2.81 acre tract, located southeast of the intersection of Iowa Highway 1 and
Naples Avenue, from County CP-1, Planned Commercial, to C1-1, Intensive Commercial.
(REZ97-0014)
See Item b.
d. Public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use
regulations of a 0.87 acre tract, located on the east side of West Side Drive and south of
Earl Road, from RM-12, Low Density Multi-Family Residential and C1-1. Intensive
Commercial, to CO-1. Commercial Office. (REZ97-0004)
A council majority favored one foot candle lighting. Franklin noted council should continue the
p.h. on the Westside Park because staff will have to amend the CZA.
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e. The Comprehe[~sive Plan, including the South District Plan. Public Hearing and Resolution
Adopting.
Franklin noted council should continue the p.h. November 11 & 18 because of council's
November 19 work session to discuss the Comprehensive Plan.
.Resolution approving the preliminary and final plat Resubdivision of Lot 1 and a portion of
Lot 2, West Side Park, a 2.5 acre, three lot commercial subdivision located at the
intersection of West Side Drive and Mormon Trek Boulevard. (SUB97-0023)
In response to Vanderhoef, Franklin stated she will check amount of r.o.w. available for road
widening.
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A letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommended approval of an
application to rezone approximately 23 acres located at the southwest corner of Dane Road
and Osage Street from Rural (A1) to Suburban Residential (RS-5). (CZ9746)
Airport North Commercial Area/Public Works Facility 97-150 S2
City Manager Arkins presented Airport North Commercial Area/Public Works Facility concept.
In response to Norton, Atkins stated he will prepare comparable land preparation cost for the
north side. Atkins stated he will develop an agenda of issues relating to the Airport North
Commercial Area/Public Works Facility concept and the framework of the agreement between
the City Council and Airport Commission is the single most important issue right now.
Staff Action: Memo outlining approach in November 14 information packet. (Atkins)
Bows and Arrows 97-151 S2
(Agenda Item #10)
City Attorney Dilkes and Assistant City Attorney Dennis Mitchell presented information. In
response to Council, Mitchell stated he will delete "stationary" and insert "inanimate." Mitchell
recommended that Council proceed with first consideration.
Captain Irish Parkway/First Avenue- Update 97-151 S2 (Agenda Item #2d(2))
City Manager Arkins, Public Works Director Sclimadeke and Planning and Community
Development Director Franklin presented Captain Irish Parkway/First Avenue update.
Atkins summarized the following council decisions:
1. Construct a 12" water line from Dodge Street along Captain Irish Parkway to approximately
the ACT Driveway.
2. Construct a 24" water line from Dodge Street to approximately the ACT Driveway.
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3. Construct geometric changes and install signal Dodge and Parkway intersection.
4. Grade for streets from Dodge to wherever east of the ACT Driveway necessary to provide
the fill dirt.
5. Construct Captain Irish Parkway east to a point just beyond the ACT Driveway in
accordance with the fill.
6. Conclude agreements with ACT.
7. Initiate Planning Process.
Atkins stated he will prepare a policy statement to be used to support the upcoming planning
process.
Appointments 97-152 Sl
Board of Adjustment: No applicants, re-advertise.
Board of Appeals: Re-appoint John Roffman and Gary Haman
Board of Library Trustees: Linda Dellsperger
Design Review Committee: No applicants, re-advertise.
Human Rights Commission: Diane Martin, Arthur Vincent, Jr., and a third appointment to be
determined at Council's formal meeting.
Parks and Recreation Commission: Re-appoint Bruce Mauer, Barbara Endel
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission: Re-appoint Courtney Daniels, appoint Lynn Rose,
and Dan Mascal
Senior Center Commission: Re-appoint Chevalier Monsanto, and appoint Deborah
Schoenfelder.
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1. Norton inquired about City discussion of performance based budgeting.
2. N6'rton raised concerns about the size of the newly installed parking islands on College and
Linn Streets.
3. Norton noted the Downtown business meeting on economic issues was poorly attended.
4. Norton noted his appreciation to the Forestry and Streets Divisions for their tree limb
removal efforts after the last snow storm.
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5. In response to Norton, City Manager Atkins stated he would like to schedule CIP council
discussions in October or November.
(Agenda #2d(2)CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPTAIN IRISH PARKWAY PHASE I & (3)
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS). In response to Kubby,
Atkins stated the agenda item is to set the public hearing.
Kubby noted the Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission meeting minutes outlined plans
to mound dirt to hide the recycling unit at Sturgis Ferry Park area. Kubby said the recycle
area should be cleaned up, not hidden. Staff will follow-up.
(Agenda #2g.(2)- Rory Fisher - snow removal). Kubby requested that staff prepare a
summary of the City's snow plow policy for Council Members and respond to
correspondence.
9. Kubby stated the City received a letter from someone about traffic signalization problems on ~
Gilbert, Bowery and Prentiss. Atkins stated he will follow up.
10. Kubby said she spoke with Isaac Burns regarding ramp storage and skateboarding over the
winter, and encouraged them to put ramps away.
11. In response to Thornberry, Lehman stated the crews are installing the holiday lights in the
downtown area.
12. Vanderhoef requested that "Safe Place" information be on InfoVisision. Staff will follow-up.
13. Vanderhoef stated city staff did a good job handling the landfill leachate leak.
14. Vanderhoef stated she was real pleased that dirt is off of the Cliff's Apartments area.
15. Baker stated he asked Atkins to obtain a copy of the Glendale, Arizona ordinance on
Citizen's Participation.
16. Norton inquired about cars parking at Rocky Shore and Highway 6 and suggested the
corner be used for public art.
17. Novick inquired about the wastewater surcharge for B.O.D. per pound. Atkins stated B.O.D.
is measured by pound. Vanderhoef recommended reading the list of wastewater charges.
18. (Agenda #6- PROPOSING FEE AND LANGUAGE CHANGES FOR WATER AND
WASTEWATER.) Novick raised concerns about the proposed utility discounts. Norton noted
a memo from the Finance Director on the matter and no action was on the agenda.
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19. In response to Vanderhoef, Novick explained wastewater charges are based on the amount
of water used. Kubby noted for every 800 c.f. of water used, there is a $2.95 sewer charge.
20. In response to Karr, Council stated the proposed schedule for the remainder of the year
was acceptable.
Adjourned: 10:30 PM
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