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MEMORANDUM
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May 8, 1998
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Council Work Session, April 27, 1998 - 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers
Mayor Ernest W. Lehman presiding. Council present: Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef, Champion (arrived 7:00 p.m.).
Staff:
Arkins, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Trueblood, Davidson, Schmadeke, Yucuis, Logsden,
Fowler, Wonick.
Tapes: Reel 98-57, Side 2; Reel 98-58, all; Reel 98-59, Side 1.
JOINT MEETING WITH PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Reel 98-57, Side 2
Planning and Community Development Director Franklin, Public Arts advisory Committee
members Hanick, Galbraith and Purington presented information. A Council majority agreed that
City Council would make final approval to the Public Arts Advisory Committee
recommendations.
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY INTRODUCTION
Reel 98-57, Side 2
City Attorney Dilkes introduced Andy Matthews, new Assistant City Attorney.
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
Reel 98-57, Side 2
June Braverman, representing the Ronald McDonald House, explained Council rehearsal
schedules for the Ronald McDonald House fund-raiser gala on June 13 & 14.
REVIEW ZONING MATTERS
Reel 98-57, Side 2
MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 12 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 14. CHAPTER 6. ZONING. ARTICLE T. NONCONFORMING USES. STRUCTURES
AND LAND, SECTION 5, REGULATION OF NONCONFORMING LOTS, BY CHANGING
THE REGULATION OF NONCONFORMING LOTS OF RECORD,
MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 12 ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING
THE TONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 5.4 ACRES FROM COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL (CC-2. 2.4 ACRES) AND GENFRAL INDUSTRIAL (I-1. 3.0 ACRFS) TO
PUBLIC (P) FOR PROPERTY OWNFD BY KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT
1806. 1810, 1814, AND 1816 LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD. (REZ98-0003)
CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE 7ONING DESIGNATION ON A 10-ACRF TRACT
LOCATFD ON THF SOUTH SIDF OF MFLROSF AVFNUF AND WFST OF WFST HIGH
SCHOOL FROM LOW DFNSITY SINGLF-FAMILY (RS-5) TO PLANNFD DFVFLOPMI=NT
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HOUSING (OPDH-8) TO PERMIT AN 80 DWELLING UNIT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.
(MELROSE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY/REZ98-0002)
Public Hearing
Ordinance (First Consideration)
Franklin noted there will not be a Conditional Zoning Agreement.
ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON A 4.46-
ACRE TRACT LOCATED AT 500 FOSTER ROAD FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (IDRS) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY-8 (OSA-8) TO
PERMIT 32 DWELLING UNITS AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS
DEVELOPMENT PLAN. (REZ97-0011) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Franklin stated the applicant has requested expedited action.
ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON
APPROXIMATELY 41 ACRES LOCATED BETWEEN LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD
AND COURT STREET EXTENDED, APPROXIMATELY 4/5 MILES WEST OF TAFT
AVENUE FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) TO MEDIUM
DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) FOR 29.1 ACRES AND LOW DENSITY
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12) FOR 11.9 ACRES. (REZ97-0019) (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY OPDH PLAN FOR WALNUT RIDGE.
PARTS 6 AND 7. A 66.68 ACRE. 20-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT
THE NORTH TERMINUS OF KENNEDY PARR:WAY. (REZ98o0001) (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
MOTION TO FORWARD A LETTER TO JOHNSON COUNTY RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION TO REZONE 10 ACRES FROM A-l, RURAL. TO
RS-10, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN FRINGE AREA
B ON WAPSI AVENUE NORTH OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH LOWER WEST BRANCH
ROAD. (CZ9803)
MOTION TO FORWARD A LETTER TO JOHNSON COUNTY RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION TO REZONE 3.94 ACRES FROM A-1, RURAL. TO
RS-3. SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN FRINGE AREA A
ON UTAH AVENUE NORTH OF HERBERT HOOVER HIGHWAY, (CZ9813)
Franklin noted the corrected agenda item is a rezoning to RS-3 in Fringe Area A.
REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS
Reel 98-57, Side 2
(Agenda ¢¢16, Howard R. Green Company, construction survey and engineering, Water
Facility Site Development Phase I). Public Works Director Schmadeke responded to
questions regarding Water Facility Development Phase I.
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(Agenda ¢¢19, Howard R. Green, consulting services for improvements to the Iowa City
water supply and treatment facilities). Public Works Director Schmadeke summarized water
and treatment facility improvements.
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(Agenda #17 & 18, Willow Creek Interceptor Sewer Project). Public Works Director
Schmadeke summarized contracted inspection services for the Willow Creek Interceptor
Project.
(Agenda #28a(1), Historic Preservation Commission: One vacancy representing
the Brown Street District to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 1999. John Shaw
resignation letter distributed 04-10-98 as IP#8.) City Attorney Dilkes stated the law clearly
states that board and commission members cannot have an interest in the contract with the
City and Shaw was considering submitting a proposal for the parking ramp.
(Consent Calendar #5g(8)) In response to Kubby, PCD Director Franklin and Assistant PCD
Director Davidson explained the project was unanimously endorsed by the Melrose Avenue
Neighborhood Association.
(Agenda #8, public hearing FY99 CDBG and HOME Funds). Kubby inquired about changes
to the CDBG and HOME Funds allocations. Franklin explained Council will hold the public
hearing on Tuesday, April 28, and will vote on the recommendations on May 12. Lehman
stated Council can indicate any changes in recommendations during Tuesday's public
hearing, the public hearing can be continued to May 12, and Council can close the public
hearing and vote on the recommendations on May 12.
GILBERT STREET CORRIDOR STUDY
Reel 98-58, Side I
· PCD Assistant Director Davidson and Stanley Consultant representatives Tom Stout and John
Sayles present Gilbert Street Corridor Study time table and public process details.
Staff Action: Proceed with study. Improvement concepts will be presented to Council in
preliminary form during the study (Davidson).
MONTGOMERY-BUTLER HOUSE RENOVATION
(Consent Calendar #5e(5))
Reel 98-58, Side 1
PCD Director Franklin presented project update.
ELKS DRIVING RANGE PROPOSAL
Reel 98-58, Side 1
City Manager Arkins, City Attorney Dilkes, PCD Assistant Director Davidson, and Public Works
Director Schmadeke responded to Council comments regarding the Elks Club proposed driving
range. A Council majority directed City Manager Arkins to initiate discussion with the Elks Club
regarding the proposed driving range.
Staff Action: Meeting held with Elks and letter forthcoming (Atkins)o
CEMETERY EXPANSION
Reel 98-58, Side 2
City Manager Atkins, Parks and Recreation Department Director Trueblood and Tom Dunbar
presented information. A Council majority directed staff to proceed with Phase 1 design and to
designate cemetery property with a permanent markedmonument.
Staff Action: Hope to have construction plans by late summer (Trueblood).
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TRANSIT INTF:RCHANGF:
Reel 98-59, Side 1
Transit Director Logsden presented information
Parking and Transit Director Fowler and
regarding Downtown Transit Interchange design. A Council majority directed staff to proceed
with the Washington Street Downtown Transit Interchange design.
Staff Action: Meet with Design Review on May 18 (Fowler).
USE OF ALCOHOL IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS Reel 98-59, Side 1
A Council majority directed Arkins to research the use of alcohol in public buildings/public
property.
Staff Action: Cities to be contacted and report prepared for further Council direction
(Karr).
ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES Reel 98-59, Side 1
No discussion. Council agreed to remove this item from the work session agenda.
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX Reel 98-59, Side 1
City Manger Atkins stated he will complete a local option sales tax report within two weeks. In
response to Lehman, there was not a Council majority interested in scheduling a subcommittee
meeting with Coralville regarding Mormon Trek and Deer Creek Road future development plans.
Staff Action: Memo in May 8 information packet (Atkins).
APPOINTMENT Reel 98-59, Side 1
City Attorney Dilkes stated she will research business ownership-location requirements for
Design Review Committee appointment and report back at Council's formal meeting.
COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME Reel 98-59, Side 1
1. Norton stated he and Council member Champion attended the meeting on Old Brick.
2. In response to Norton, City Manager Arkins stated staff is considering alternate plans to
locate the proposed parks maintenance building at Napoleon Park.
3. In response to Norton, Arkins explained that Parks and Recreation Director Trueblood is
meeting with skateboard enthusiasts regarding skateboard equipment and a permanent City
Park facility.
4. (Agenda Items #5g(1) and 25) In response to Kubby, City Attorney Dilkes stated the City
does transfer accounts. Atkins stated Finance Director Yucuis will prepare a response.
5. (IP6 of 4/24 packet) Kubby inquired about auditor's comments regarding user fees. Atkins
stated staff has explored user fees.
6. In response to Kubby, City Attorney Dilkes stated that staff can prepare a letter to the EPA
regarding the former Burlington Street coal gasification and Ralston Creek.
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7. Kubby asked Council to schedule a discussion regarding parkland acquisition for property
located on the west side of Iowa City.
8. Champion applauded the City's efforts to clean the downtown area.
9. Champion commented that cigarette butt receptacles are needed in the downtown area.
10. O'Donnell stated that KCJJ raised $4,000 for the Crisis Center and should be recognized.
11. (Consent Calendar #5b(2)) Norton noted the Board of Adjustment took action to deny a
cement plant.
12. O'Donnell inquired about expedited Board of Adjustment action regarding John Streit's
request for a restaurant on Scott Blvd. Mayor Lehman explained that Council cannot
expedite Board of Adjustment action.
13. (Agenda #24, Civic Center third floor and Police Department). Vanderhoef raised concerns
regarding the design costs for the Civic Center expansion project, the April 24, 1998
correspondence received from Steven Rohrbach, and Robert Carlson's resignation from the
Board of Appeals. City Attorney Dilkes stated Bob Carlson needs to resign prior to award of
the Architectural contract.
14. In response to Champion, Vanderhoef stated she can serve as the City Council
representative to the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
15. Lehman raised concerns about police ticketing cars who drive through flashing railroad
crossing warnings with parked trains.
16. Lehman stated police should ticket cars who park across sidewalks.
17. Lehman stated three Council members attended a meeting with a neighborhood association
to discussion proposed Neighborhood Services changes.
18. Vanderhoef noted she attended the Northeast Planning meeting and staff was well
organized and prepared.
19. Vanderhoef proposed that membership be limited to two consecutive terms on a board or
commission and asked that it be scheduled for Council discussion.
20. (Consent Calendar #5g(4)) Vanderhoef noted she was surprised by correspondence
received from The Place on development of the noAhwest corner of 1'1 Avenue and
Muscatine for Walgreens.
21. Vanderhoef raised concerns about accuracy on news reports for PCRB. Lehman stated it is
the PCRB Board's responsibility to handle those issues. Ku. bby suggested that members of
the PCRB Board meet with area newspaper editorial boards.
22. City Clerk Karr noted the County is hosting the next joint meeting and agenda items should
be turned in to the City Clerk's office by Wednesday, May 6
Adjourned: 10:15 p.m..
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