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MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
June 5, 1998
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Council Work Session, May 11, 1998- 7:05 p.m. in Council Chambers
Council:
Lehman, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Staff:
Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Davidson, Fowler, Dolman, Klingaman,
Neumann, Head, Grosvenor, Boothroy.
Tapes:
Reel 98-67, all; Reel 98-68, all.
PLANNING & ZONING
Reel 98-67, Side I
Planning and Community Development Director presented the following Planning and Zoning
items for discussion:
Public hearing 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.
Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 5.4 acres
from Community Commercial (CC-2, 2.4 acres) and General Industrial (I-1, 3.0 acres) to
Public (P) for property owned by Kirkwood Community College at 1806, 1810, 1814, and
1816 Lower Muscatine Road. (REZ98-0003)
Ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation on a 10-acre tract located on the
south side of Melrose Avenue and west of West High School from Low Density Single-
Family (RS-5) to Planned Development Housing (OPDH-8) to permit an 80 dwelling unit
retirement community. (Melrose Retirement Community/REZ98o0002) (Second
consideration)
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-F~milv Residential (RS-8) for 29.1 acres and Low Density Multi-Family Residential
(RM-12) for 11.9 acres. (Windsor Ridge/REZ97-0019) (Pass and adopt)
E. Resolution approving a preliminary plat of Walnut Ridge, Parts 6 and 7, a 66.68 acre, 20-lot
residential subdivision located at the north terminus of Kennedy Parkway. (SUB98-0001)
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 Parkway.
(REZ98-0001} (Pass and adopt)
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G. Resolution approving a final plat of Walnut Ridge, Part 6, a 20.44 acre, 12-lot residential
subdivision located at the north terminus of Kennedy Parkway. ('SUB98-0006)
H. Resolution approving a final plat of Walnut Ridge, Part 7, a 11.09 acre, 8-lot residential
subdivision located north of Kennedy Parkway. (SUB98-0007)
AGENDA Reel 98-67, Side 1
1. (Agenda #7- Amendments to Flood Insurance Rate Maps). In response to Norton, City
Manager Atkins stated there will not be a public hearing but council needs to officially adopt
the maps. The Mayor reported City Engineer Fosse said adjustments could be made at
anytime.
2. (Agenda #8- Amendment to FY98 Operating Budget), Norton stated that he would like
changes coded.
3, (Agenda # 16-28E Agreement with East Central Iowa Employment and Training
Consortium). City Clerk Karr noted the addition of this item to the agenda.
PAPER BAN
Reel 98-67, Side 1
Solid Waste Coordinator Neumann summarized proposed landfill ban of paper and cardboard
products. Council directed Neumann to proceed with three recommendations as outlined in his
May 4, 1998 memorandum. Neumann stated he will provide weight information for recycling
mixed paper, glass and metal.
Staff Action: Proceed with ban of corrugated cardboard from the landfill
(recommendation #1); mandatory collection in multi-family dwelling (recommendation
#2); and provide weight information (recommendation #3). (Neumann)
DOWNTOWN ANGLE PARKING
Reel 98-67, Side 2
Transit and Parking Director Fowler and Asst. PCD Director Davidson responded to council
comments regarding downtown angle parking. A council majority directed staff to establish
permanent downtown angle parking with the implementation of the downtown streetscape plan.
Council requested that the angle parking islands be reduced in size.
Staff Action: Notify downtown consultant of Council direction memo. See memo in May
15 Council packet. (Davidson)
CDBG/HOME
(Agenda Item #9)
Reel 98-67, Side 2
Community Development Coordinator Head presented information.
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Reel 98-67, Side 2
PCD Director Franklin and Neighborhood Services Coordinator Klingaman presented the
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amended Neighborhood Services proposal.
A council majority agreed to the recommendations, including neighborhood planning and
service delivery by district, retaining neighborhood association newsletters and neighborhood
council, and looking at more ways to do communication. Franklin stated she will prepare cost
estimates and evaluation of effectiveness.
Staff Action: Staff will research and develop other means of communication with
residents not included in neighborhood associations. (Franklin)
PIN GRANT VIDEO Reel 98-68, Side 1
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Klingaman presented the FY98 PIN Grant Video.
Staff Action: Council action scheduled May 26 on PIN Grant. (Klingaman)
HOUSING AUTHORITY REORGANIZATION Reel 98-68, Side 1
(Agenda Item #12)
H.I.S. Director Boothroy, Housing Administrator Grosvenor and Assistant City Manager Helling
presented Housing Authority Reorganization Plan.
ELIMINATION LOW INCOME HOUSING PREFERENCE Reel 98-68, Side 1
(Agenda Item #10 and #11 )
H.I.S. Director Boothroy and Housing Administrator Grosvenor responded to council comments
regarding the elimination of low income housing preference.
ELKS DRIVING RANGE Reel 98-68, Side 2
City Manager Arkins stated correspondence was received from the Elks and City Attorney
Dilkes will prepare information for future council discussion.
Staff Action: Letter sent to Elks regarding scheduling issues and matter scheduled for
May 26 work session. (Atkins)
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX
Local option sales tax discussion was deferred to May 14, 1998.
MEETING SCHEDULE DISCUSSION
Council a9re~d to the following May 26 meeting schedule:
4:00 to 6:00 PM Council Work Session
6:00 to 7:00 PM Break/Dinner on own
7:00 PM Council Formal Meeting
Reel 98-68, Side 2
Reel 98-68, Side 2
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COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME
Reel 98-68, Side 2
(Agenda #15-- Civic Center third floor and Police Department second floor expansion
project.) In response to Norton, City Manager Arkins explained he will proceed with
construction drawings from another firm.
2. Norton reminded Council Members about the Ronald McDonald House Fund-raiser
scheduled June 13 and 14..
3. Norton noted the University transit bill 2% raise and City employee raises of 3%.
4. Norton inquired about the county's cable service. Helling stated there is a separate
agreement and if there is City staff assistance it will be on a chargeback basis.
5. Norton stated it would attend the CVB event at West High.
O'Donnell noted concerns about child pornography on the City's cable channels. Norton
suggested Ren~ Paine present information to council. Assistant City Manager Helling stated
that the City Attorney Dilkes should be involved.
Adjourned: 10:20 PM
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