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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 10, 1997
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, December 16, 1996 -8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Mayor Naomi J. Novick presiding. Council present: Novick, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin, Davidson, O'Malley,
Fosse, Yapp, Trueblood, Schoon. Tapes: Reel 96-146, All; 96-147, All; 96-148, All.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Reel 96-146, Side 1
Council agreed to the following additions to the agenda:
3d.(8) Motion approving a Class C liquor license for S.G., Inc. dba Commerce Center Restaurant,/~ 9/'/
325 E. Washington Street.
5c. Motion setting a public hearing for January 14, 1997 on an ordinance amending Title 14, ~.~) (/.~ _
Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," by changing the regulations pertaining to child care facilities.
REVIEW ZONING MA'FI'ERS Reel 96-146, Side 1
PCD Director Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion.
A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY14,1997, ON AN ORDINANCE AMEND- ~) ~_
ING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS ON A 40.7
ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ROHRET ROAD, EAST OF
HIGHWAY 218, FROM RS-5, LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO OSA-
8, SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY/MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
(WALDEN HILLS/REZ96-0020)
Franklin noted Council will receive additional information prior to January 14.
B. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH 12.5 FEET OF THE L/0 (~7-
F STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET IMMEDIATELY WEST OF
FIRST AVENUE. (PELSANGNAC96-0002)
STREB PROPERTY Reel 96-146, Side 1 /_/~ ~y
PCD Director Franklin presented the proposed industrial park plans.
In response to Kubby, majority of Council Members agreed to ask the Planning and Zoning
Commission to look at Snyder Creek storm water drainage issues regarding Streb property
industrial and commercial development plans.
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Council directed staff to proceed with the proposal for annexation, zoning and development of the
property as outlined. Kubby requested a list of the Strebs' and City's responsibilities for the
project.
Staff Action: Take project to P&Z upon formal application from Strebs. Memo llst of Strebs
and City's responsibilities will accompany project at the time of Council consideration.
(Franklin)
RIVERFRONT TRAIL PRESENTATION
Reel 96-146, Side 1
(Agenda Item #14) PCD Asst. Director Davidson, City Engineer Fosse, and Casey Cook of
FIRST presented information about the Iowa River Corridor Trail from Burlington Street to Sturgis
Ferry Park CIP project.
Majority of Council directed staff to look at east side trail design issues; delay the Iowa River
Corridor Trail from Burlington Street to Sturgis Ferry Project to FY98; shift the Willow Creek
Project to FY97; and to consider $400,000 reallocation of Surface Transportation Program (STP)
funds.
Staff Action: Shift ClP priorities; pursue JCCOG action on STP funds. (Davidson, Fosse)
JAZZ FEST PRESENTATION
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Mark Ginsberg presented information about the Iowa City Jazz Festival. Ginsberg stated he will
submit a budget proposal for the next festival during Council budget discussions.
PEDICABINSURANCE
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City Clerk Karr, Asst. Finance Director O'Malley and City Attorney Woito presented information.
Majority of Council directed Karr to remove pedicabs and horse drawn vehicles from the vehicle
for hire ordinance.
Staff Action: Ordinance on January 14 agenda. (Karr)
CEMETERY
Reel 96-147, Side I
Parks and Rec Department Director Trueblood, Parks & Recreation Commission member Deb
Liddell, and Gaulocher family representative Judy Slezak presented information regarding
cemetery expansion issues. Council directed staff to schedule a walking tour with family
members and to look at expansion options. Option possibilities include a 30 year plan of land
sales, and utilization of up to 10 acres of Hickory Park.
Staff Action: A walking tour Is scheduled the week of January 13 and staff is proceeding
In a search for a consultant. (Trueblood)
UTILITY ALLOWANCE
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(Consent Calendar Item #3e.(2)) Council directed staff to proceed with utility allowance as
presented.
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LOW INCOME ASSISTANCE DISCOUNTS
Council postponed discussion,
PRCB
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Reel 96-147, Side 2
City Manager Atkins and City Attorney Woito assisted Council with review of PCRB draft.
Council recommended the following changes to the PCRB draft (November 19):
Page 4
#10.
#5.
Page 5
#12.
#13.
Insert "may' into blank in line two. Add "Chief will spell out reasons for extension."
Delete "internal."
Change "may" to "shall" regarding public record.
Provide time line,
Council discussed a transition between #13 and #14 and Section 5 change to Section B
of paragraph 4.
Page 6
#15. Change "clear and convincing" to "reasonable basis.'
Mediation, #2, add =(4) officer' to list.
Page 7
Insert "Staggered" after four-year (regarding terms).
Discuss composition of group further; application process; and summary of work (#2).
Page 8
Discuss testimony and subpoena questions.
COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Council discussed the following meeting schedule.
Monday, January 6 - Budget - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 21 - Budget - 4-6 p.m.
Monday, February 3 - Budget - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, February 10 - Work Session - 7:00 p.m. [may start eadier for budget discussion]
Saturday, February 1 - Executive Session - 2-5 p.m.
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Wednesday, February 5 - Local Option Sales Tax - 4-5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 18 - Student Senate - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 20 - Joint meeting with Library Board - 5-7 p.m.
Council Members and staff discussed walk of stars schedule and will provide the City Clerk with
time slots for the event. Vanderhoef requested information regarding National League of Cities
schedule.
COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME
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Kubby noted that she sent a memo out regarding the Shaw shooting and that Mayor
Novick at Council's formal meeting will discuss how Council will proceed.
Novlck noted that she will distribute information regarding the local control for tobacco
sales resolution.
Meeting adjourned at 11:55 p.m.
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