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MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
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Re:
June 29, 1998
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Council Work Session, May 26, 1998- 4:15 p.m. in Council Chambers
Council:
Champion, Lehman, Kubby, Notion, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Staff:
Arkins, Helling, Karr, Holecek, Davidson, Neumann, O'Malley, Yucuis, Mitchell,
Franklin, O'Neil, Trueblood.
Tapes:
Reel 98-66, Side 2; Reel 98-71, Side 2.
AGENDAITEMS
(Agenda #7 - Agreement with Neumann MDnson for multiuse parking facility on Iowa
Avenue). The Mayor announced individual Council Members may stop by and discuss,
with the architects, the design of the facility the morning of June 2 in the Neumann
Monson offices. No quorum will be present to necessitate the posting of a Council
meeting.
(Agenda #9 - Amending budgeted positions in Information Services). Asst. Finance
Director O'Malley present for discussion.
PLANNING & ZONING
Planning and Community Development Director Franklin presented the following Planning and
Zoning items for discussion:
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING SECOND AVENUE
COURT, LOCATED BETWEEN FIRST AVENUE AND SECOND AVENUE, NORTH OF
MUSCATINE AVENUE. (VAC98-0003/WALGREEN'S).
In response to Council, Franklin stated only the print shop and Second Act would remain on
the corner and that determination of P&Z for light from the site was one foot candle at the
property line. Franklin stated Council has the option of attaching additional conditions or
changing them as they review the matter.
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTHERN 200
FEET OF THE ALLEY BETWEEN LAFAYETTE STREET AND BENTON STREET AND
BENTON STREET, WEST OF DUBUQUE STREET. (VAC98-0002/HAWKEYE LUMBER
co.).
Franklin stated staff recommendation was to vacate and lease the property rather than
dispose of it in order to preserve options later for re-development of the area.
Council Work Session
May 26, 1998
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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. (FIRST CONSIDERATION).
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) (FIRST CONSIDERATION).
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. (REZ98-0002) (PASS AND ADOPT).
CURBSIDE RECYCLING
Solid Waste Coordinator Neumann reviewed Council discussion on May 11 and his May15
memo on the proposed landfill ban of corrugated cardboard, multi-family recycling, and curbside
recycling changes. After discussion Council directed staff to proceed with implementation of
curbside pick-up of mixed paper (newsprint, magazines, office paper, junk mail).
Staff Action: Proceed as outlined in Recommendation #3 of the May 4 memo from the
Solid Waste Coordinator. Monitor program and report back on offering second container.
(Neumann)
AIRPORT NORTH COMMERCIAL AREA
City Mgr. Atkins, Asst. City Attys. Mitchell and Holecek, Airport Mgr. O'Neil, Asst. PCD Director
Davidson, PCD Director Franklin and Airport Commission Member Richard Mascari presented
information. After discussion, Council agreed to proceed with design and plans for the
installation of the infrastructure; expressed some support for construction of the ramp and
taxiway of no state or federal funds were available and/or providing Iowa Jet Services with some
sort of tax abatement; requested more information on the amount of investment, number of jobs,
and anticipated salaries of the jobs; and specific information on exactly what Iowa Jet Services
needs from the City to locate at the North Commercial Area of the airport.
Staff Action: Letter will be written to Iowa Jet Services requesting the information noted
above and the matter scheduled for Council Special Work Session on June 17. (Mitchell)
ELKS UPDATE
City Mgr. Atkins, P&R Director Trueblood, and Solid Waste Planning Coordinator Neumann
presented information. Council requested that the Peninsula Parkland Ad hoc Committee made
up of members from the Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission, Park & Recreation
Commission, and JCCOG Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee, convene and report to
Council on the Elks request.
Staff Action: Reconvene committee and report back to Council. (Trueblood)
Council Work Session
May 26, 1998
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COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME (continued)
Kubby noted the recent shootings around the Taylor Drive neighborhood and requested a
system of communication, either through the Mayor or City Manager, to inform Council of
high tension community concerns. Kubby also noted the suggestion for a Broadway
Neighborhood Association. Staff will follow-up. The Mayor stated that updates are being
provided to the Broadway Neighborhood Center on the situation in the area every couple of
days.
In response to Vanderhoef, the City Manager stated that any Section 8 housing'resident can
be removed from the program if proven to be involved in criminal activity, noting that the
situation in the Taylor Street neighborhood is not public housing related.
Norton raised concerns regarding the addition to a house on Summit Street. PCD Director
stated the request is before the Historic Preservation Commission and would only be
addressed by the City Council if the applicant were denied the request and appealed to the
City Council.
6. Kubby stated she was glad the entrance to the Civic Center had been cleaned up but noted
it was sparse. The City Mgr. stated flowers and benches would be added.
7. Norton reminded Council of the Ronald McDonald fund raiser scheduled for June 13 and 14.
Adjourned: 5:45 p.m.
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