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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 2, 1996
To:
Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re:
Council Work Session, March 25, 1996 - 8:25 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Mayor Novick presiding. Council present: Novick, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: Baker. Staff present: Arkins, Helling, Karr, Burnside, Franklin,
Davidson, Gannon, Fosse, McClure. Tapes: 96-38 and 96-39, Both Sides.
Meeting transcriptions are available in City Clerk's Office upon request,
REVIEW ZONING MATTERS: Reel 96-38, Side 1
PCD Director Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion:
Setting a public hearinq for ,~,-ril 9, 1996, on Amendments to Citv Code Title 14,
Chapter 6, "Zoninch" Article J, "Overlav Zones," bv creatinq a new overlav zoning
district entitled "Design Review Overlay Zone."
Setting a public hearinq for April 9 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to (~ ~
charttie the use reclulations of a 1.88 acre tract from RR-1, Rural Residential, to RS-5,
Low Density Sinelie-Family Residential for property located at 3263 Rohret Road.
(Streb/REZ96-0003)
Public hearing on a resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate an _~
amendment to the JCCOG Arterial Street Plan which includes Oakdale Boulevard.
Separate discussion later in meeting.
Public hearin¢l on an ordinance amendinq the Zoninq Chapter by changin.q the use
regulations of an approximate .14 acre parcellocated at 24 N. Van Buren Street from
RM-44, Hiqh Density Multi-Family Residential, to RIO, Residential/Office. (Raley/
REZ95-0016)
Ordinance amendinq Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoninq," Article H, "Industrial Zones," to
allow the outdoor storage of recvclable materials in the I-1 zone as an accessory use
to a recvclinq processing facility bv special exception. (Second consideration}
Ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning," to allow temporary real estate sales
centers in residential zones. (Second consideration)
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Ordinance amendinq the Conditionel Zoninq Aqreement for the D&L Subdivision,
located southeast of the intersection of HiQhwav 1 and Sunset Street, to eliminate the
requirement to provide access to property to the south. (Dane & Larson/REZ96-0002)
(Second consideration)
Franklin noted expedited action has been requested.
Resolution approving a prelimin'arv plat for Newport Ridge Subdivision, a 12-lot, 25.5
acre residential subdivision located on Newport Road, 1/4 mile east of its intersection
with Prairie du Chien Road. (SUB96-0001)
Recommendation of the Planninq and Zonin(~ Commission al~prov ng the proposed east
alignment for the extension of Hiqhwa¥ 965.
Separate discussion later in meeting.
ARTERIAL STREET PLAN - OAKDALE BOULEVARD:
(Agenda Item #6c)
Reel 96-38, Side 1
PCD Director Franklin and Transportation Planner Davidson presented information regarding
arterial street plan and proposed Oakdale Boulevard.
HIGHWAY 965 ALIGNMENT:
(Agenda Item #6i)
Ree, 9 -38. Side
Transportation Planner Davidson presented information regarding proposed east and west
alignments. Novick requested information about the total amount of environmentally impacted
features. A majority of Council Members endorsed the east alignment of the proposed
extension.
Staff Action: Davidson will correspond with City of Coralville and determine how to proceed.
{Davidson)
MELROSE AVENUE - BYINGTON TO HAWKINS; DESIGN ELEMENTS: Reel 96-38, Side 2
Transportation Planner Davidson, City Engineer Fosse, and design consultant Steve Jacobsen
presented design information for the Melrose Avenue project. In response to Novick, Fosse
stated he will get more information on crosswalk marking materials. A majority of Council
requested that a pedestrian-activated signal be installed at the intersection of Melrose Avenue
and Melrose Court (this will occur during Phase It of the project). Council directed staff to
proceed with letting the project.
Staff Action: Phase I of the reconstruction project {bridge replacement and street reconstruc-
tion west of Hawkins Drive) will be let by Iowa DOT in June. (Davidson)
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BURLINGTON AND GILBERT INTERSECTION RECONSTRUCTION:
(Agenda Items//21 and 1/22)
Reel 96-38, Side 2
Engineers Fosse and McClure presented construction options for the Burlington and Gilbert
Street intersection, including closing the intersection for a 3-4 week period during
construction. Council directed staff to proceed, after bid opening, with negotiations with low
bidder to close the intersection during construction.
ENGINEERING DESIGN STANDARDS;
(Agenda Item t/20)
Reel 96-39, Side I
City Engineer Fosse responded to questions regarding the proposed engineering standards.
Fosse agreed to meet with Norton to answer specific questions regarding the design
standards.
APPOINTMENTS:
Reel 96-39, Side 1
Senior Center Commission - Chevalier Monsanto
Planning and Zoning Commission - Re-appoint Richard Gibson
COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME:
Reel 96-39, Side I
Novick noted Council received correspondence from Dorothy Paul regarding Platform
for Action Town Meeting, and majority of Council agreed not to pursue the request.
Novick announced a "Partnering for Progress - Making Waste Work for You" seminar
is scheduled at Kirkwood Community College April 10, 1996.
3. Novick noted that a planning seminar is scheduled in Des Moines, March 28-29, 1996,
Novick stated the Tree City USA award ceremony is scheduled in Des Moines April 9,
11 :OO a.m.-1:00 p.m., and announced that Terry Robinson is receiving the Iowa Urban
and Community Forestry Council 1995 Outstanding Professional of the Year for Urban
Forestry in Iowa award. Novick asked Council Members to contact her regarding
attending the ceremony.
Novick reminded Council Members that a Council meeting is scheduled on Wednesday
morning regarding transit. City Clerk Karr stated that she will provide Council
Members with copies of the memorandum dated March 13 if needed.
Vanderhoef stated she has received calls regarding garbage collection problems.
Kubby requested that Solid Waste Supt. Pelkey present information for Council's
formal meeting.
(Consent Calendar //3g(5)) Vanderhoef noted Council received correspondence
regarding Old Jet relocation concerns, Assistant City Attorney Burnside stated that
Old Jet has been discussed at recent Airport Commission meetings and she felt Old
Jet would remain at the Airport.
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8. Vanderhoef stated that she will discuss the John Carver materials distributed by ~'~',~'
Council Member Baker when Baker is present.
9. Vanderhoef noted that she attended a community seminar at Kirkwood Community
College campus the previous week.
10. (Agenda Item #3f(6)) Vanderhoef inquired if the ~50 rent for public housing will be
discussed. Staff will report back.
11. Vanderhoef stated she would be interested in staff suggesting guidelines regarding
Council travel for Council consideration.
12. (Consent Calendar #3g(9)) Vanderhoef endorsed John Gross's idea of doing something
with elementary school age children and free bus passes for National Library Week.
13. Vanderhoef stated she received a call from Victoria Stevens regarding Jazz Fest (~./
funding and stated that it should be scheduled for future discussion.
14. Kubby asked Council Members to read correspondence received from the State
Archaeologist regarding Napoleon Park.
15. Kubby stated there are residents on First Avenue who are upset about the response
time for easement documentation and information regarding the First Avenue project.
Assistant City Attorney Burnside stated the procedure was under review.
16. (Agenda Item #3f(6) - Establishing minimum monthly rent for families participating in
public housing program.) Kubby requested further discussion regarding establishing
a minimum monthly rent. Assistant City Manager Helling presented background
information and stated he will present further information at Council's formal meeting.
17. In response to Kubby, City Manager Atkins stated that a tour of the Peninsula and ~'
water plant sites will be scheduled soon.
18. Kubby noted that she will provide Council Members with information regarding signing
an ad that will be published in the Daily lowan the second week in April for community
members to support the right of graduate student employees to organize a union.
19. Norton noted he attended a Kirkwood Community seminar and reported on discussions
regarding training for service jobs and daycare needs.
Norton noted he attended the Science Center discussions on Friday.
Norton stated he is interested in the League of Cities' meeting coming up. (~ ,
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Norton noted he forwarded correspondence from Galway Hills residents for the next ~'~7~"~
agenda.
Norton noted he received calls regarding the City's recycling program. . C~ 7//
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24, Norton stated that Council should consider a policy regarding notifying archaeologists
and historical persons as it relates to City construction projects,
25, Norton requested that Council schedule a discussion regarding the City's back billing
policy,
26, {Agenda Items //11~18) Kubby noted she requested Senior Building Inspector Ron
Boose to attend Council's formal meeting to discuss the Uniform Building Code and
Fire Code changes/amendments.
27, Novick noted she received an invitation from the Bethany Church of Iowa City to
attend a banquet on April 19, A proclamation will be prepared,
28, Norton noted he attended the meeting on emergency preparedness and had a
presentation from an individual relative to the Oklahoma bombing.
29, Novick noted that City staff and the Broadband Telecommunications Commission are
working on public access agreements with PATV,
30, City Clerk Karr requested Council Members contact her regarding summer scheduling..
31, Novick asked City Manager Arkins to schedule a meeting with ICAD some time around
the end of April.
Meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m,