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MEMORANDUM
Date:
January 27, 1995
To:
Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re:
Council Work Session, January 16, 1995 - 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers
Mayor Susan Horowitz presiding. Council Members present: Horowitz, Baker, Kubby,
Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin,
Nasby, Severson, Milkman, Dollman, Davidson, Schoon, Fowler. Tapes: 97-5, Side 2; 95-8,
All; 95-9, All; 95-10, Side 1.
ADULT DAY CARE:
Reel 95-7, Side 2
Council agreed to defer discussion regarding Adult Day Care to allow for further review and , ~.~J.
preparation of a memo.
REVIEW ZONING MATTERS:
Reel 95-7, Side 2
PCD Director Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion:
a. Public hearincl on an amendment of the Comprehensive Plan to chan~le the land use
mad designation of Property located on the north side of HiQhwav 1 West from 8-16
dwellinQ units per acre and 16-24 dwellinQ units Der acre to 2-8 dweltine units Der acre
and ~eneral commercial. {Harlocke/Weeber)
b. Public hearin~l on an ordinance chan~in~l the use regulations of an aDI3roximate four
acre tract of land, known as the Jensen tract, located east of Harlocke Street from
RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Sinale-Family
Residential. (Harlocke/Weeber/REZ93-0007)
Public hearin~ on an ordinance amendin~ the Zoning Ordinance by chanqin(~ the use
reclulations of approximateIv two acres located ~enerallv on the west side of Harlocke
Street from RM-44, Hi(~h Densitv Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Density
Single-Family Residential. (Harlocke/Weeber/REZ93-0007)
Public hearin(~ on an ordinance amendincl the use re(~ulations of an approximate 4.57
acre tract of land, known as ~.he western portion of the RuoDert tract, located (~enerallv
north of Highway I West from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5;
Low Density Single-Family Residential. (Harlocke/Weeber/REZ93o0007)
Public hearinQ on an ordinance amendin~ the Zonin~ Ordinance bv conditionalIv
chanclinq the use regulations of an a13Droximate 4.09 acre tract, known as the eastern
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portion of the Ru1313ert Tract, located (~enerall¥ north of Hiehwav 1 West from RM-44,
Hiqh Density Multi-Familv Residential, to CC-2, Community Commercial. (Harlocke/
Weeber/REZ93-0007)
Public hearinq on an al~olication to rezone an ao13roximate 1.5 acre tract of land located
north of Hiehwav 1 West and west of Miller Street from RS-8, Medium Density Sinpie-
Family Residential,to CC-2, Community Commercial. (Harlocke~/eeber/REZ94-0019)
Franklin noted six out of seven Council votes are needed to approve the Jensen tract
rezoning. City Attorney Woito and neighborhood representative William Knabe
presented information. Council agreed to combine public hearings a-f.
Public hearine on an ordinance amendinq the Zonin(~ Ordinance bv chan(~in~ the use
re(~ulations of a 0.32 acre parcel located at 719 S. Capitol Street from C1-1, Intensive
Commercial, to P, Public. (REZ94-0017)
Public hearin~ on a resolution to annex an 80 acre tract of land, for a 13roiect known
as the Green View Manufactured Housino Park, located southeast of Sycamore Street
and east of the Pleasant Valley Golf Course. (ANN94-0007)
PCD Director Franklin, Community Development Coordinator Milkman, manufactured
housing park developer Bob Wolf, and area resident Randy Moore provided information.
In response to Novick, Franklin explained that only four Council votes are needed to
approve the annexation and six out of seven votes are needed to approve the rezoning
because a protest has been filed by abutting property owners; if Council approves
annexation but then there is not six votes to approve the rezoning, Council can then
reconsider the annexation; the Council will need to consult with Planning and Zoning
Commission if they are going to deny the rezoning; and the purchase offer on the
property expires March 1.
Council requested that staff explore a land swap with Johnson County and present
information relating to alternative uses for flood money that includes providing
assistance and opportunities for people to relocate out of the floodplain.
Resolution to annex an 80 acre tract of land, for a proiect known as the Green View
Manufactured Housinq Park, located southeast of Svcamore Street and east of the
Pleasant Valley Golf Course. {ANN94-0007)
Public hearinq on an ordinance amendin(i the Zonin(~ Chapter by changin.q the use
re~lulations .of an 80 acre tract of land, for a oroiect known as the Green View
Manufactured Housinq Park, located southeast of Svcamore Street and east of the
Pleasant Valley Golf Course from County RS, Suburban Residential, to RFBH, Factory
Built Housin(~ Residential. (REZ94-0012}
Ordinance amendin~ the Zonin~ Chapter by chan.~in~ the use reaulations of an 80 acre
tract of land, for a Droiect known as the Green View Manufactured Housin¢l Park,
located southeast of Sycamore Street and east of the Pleasant Valley Golf Course from
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Countv RS, Suburban Residential, to RFBH, Factory Built Housing Residential. (REZ94-
0012) {First Consideration)
Public hearinq on an ordinance amendina the Zonine Chaoter bv chaneino the use
requlations of 61.96 acres of land located south of WhisDerinq Prairie Drive from RS-8,
Medium Density SinGle-Family Residential, to RFBH, Factory Built Housing Residential.
{Sycamore Farms/Lake Calvin/REZ94-0014)
Developer Steve Bright and Jim Miller presented information. Franklin noted that a
protest was received and therefore six out of seven votes are needed to approve item
m. Franklin stated if Council votes in the affirmative for Lake Calvin, that would be
contraq/to Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation so there would need to
be a consultation between the Planning and Zoning Commission and Council. Franklin
requested that Council continue the public hearing because the conditional zoning
agreement has not been signed.
Ordinance amending the Zoning Chaoter by chanGinG the use reeulations of 61.96
acres of land located south of WhisoerinG Prairie Drive from RS-8, Medium Density
Sinqle-Familv Residential, to RFBH, Factory Built Housing Residential. (Sycamore
Farms/Lake Calvin/REZ94-0014) (First Consideration)
Ordinance amending Zoning Cha13ter Article N., Off-Street Parking ReGuirements,
Section 14-6N-1 B1 soecifvin~ construction materials for reGuired hard-surface oarkine
areas. (First Consideration)
Ordinance amendinq Zoning Chaoter Section 14-6E-6C1 to clarify the densitv
reouirement for dwelling units in the CB-2, Central Business zone. (First Consideration)
Ordinance to vacate a ~)ortion of Waterfront Drive located south of HiGhway 6 and
west of the CRANDIC Railroad riGht-of-waY. (Hv-Vee/VAC94-0007) (Second
Consideration)
NEW SOUTHSiDE DESIGN PLAN:
PCD Assistant Director Davidson and City Attorney Woito presented information about the
new Southside Design Plan. Council suggested the following additions to the request for
proposal for a Near Southside Design Plan as follows:
Page 2, c., 82 - add ...to encourage safe pedestrian and bicycle use, and add ...to
make Burlington Street a safer and more attractive street for pedestrian to cross.
Page 2, c.,//2 - add .,.and bicycle use of streets and walkways.
Page 2, c.,//5 - insert period after art and delete, and shall define a orocess bv which
oublic art can be commissioned and produced, and add ...which reinforce a sense of
olace and public ~atherin~ areas.
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Page 2, c., //6 - change to read promote continuiW...
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Council asked that Davidson work with City Attorney regarding RFP language, set out
information relating to outdoor service areas, and add language to reinforce sense of space
and public gathering spaces with art.
Staff A~tion: Staff will incorporate Council's comments into the RFP and begin the RFP
process. (Davidson)
CITY STEPS:
Reel 95-9, Side 1 /,~'~
Community Development Coordinator Milkman presented information about CITY STEPS.
Kubby requested a list of all programs cited in CITY STEPS which the City has control over
the definition of family and which ones the City does not have control over the definition of
family.
Staff Action: Staff will work with HUD to determine which definition of family is applicable
to eaah program. (Milkman)
PARKING RATE INCREASE:
Reel 95-9, Side
City Manager AtEins and Parking and Transit Director Fowler presented information about
parking rate increases. Atkins stated staff will prepare a list of ramp improvement projects
for City Council's next meeting. Fowler stated he will prepare a memo regarding Dubuque
Street ramp usage figures, including Holiday Inn use, permit holder use and Park & Shop use.
Staff ~ction: Fowler to prepare mem.oranda responding to these questions. {Arkins)
WATER/SEWER/REFUSE MONTHLY BILLING:
Reo 95-9, Side = /q/
Finance Director Yucuis, Water Superintendent Moreno, and Customer Service Manager
Donshue presented information about utility monthly billings. Kubby requested that the City
establish a budget plan where consumers pay the same amount'on a monthly basis based on
their annualizod billing. Kubby asked that information about the City's lockbox procedure be
forwarded to local banking institutions. Council asked that water usage in gallons be stated
on utility bills.
Staff Action:. Programming changes are being worked on. Anticipate going to monthly billing
no later than May 1 o 1995. Water usage in gallons as well as annual usage will
be added to bills. Budget planning for hill payments will be incorporated into
utility options. {Yucuie)
COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME:
Reel 95-9, Side 2
Throgmorton requested that staff contact the Board of Health to discuss the 1994
Code revision that ahanged language to ban private water wells in the city.
Kubby requested that staff respond to correspondence received from Nils Haug
regarding parking on Washington Street. City Manager Atkins stated he will follow-up.
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Kubby explained that a resident requested that she distribute an audio tape to other
Council members. Council members discussed policy regarding the distribution of
audio and videotapes to Council. Council agreed that a Council member may give the
City Clerk a videotape or an audiotape to the City Clerk's office and place a memo in
the packet.
In responee to Kubby, City Manager Atkins stated that he will obtain information from
the DNR regarding the Coralville Reservoir studies and costs.
Kubby requested a SEATS update. Mayor Horowitz explained that the SEATS
subcommittee is working on it, the County has an overall figure that shows they
overcharged the City, and work is being done for a multi-year contract'next year. City
Manager Arkins stated that he will contact Bd. of Supervisors Chair Duffy regarding
contract figures.
Horowitz reported that a Council representative'is needed to attend the EClCOG and
JTPA meeting on Thursday.
Horowitz stated Council members are needed to work the Walk of the Stars booth on
Friday, Saturday and Sunday - February 24-26. Council members discussed those
work shifts. Kubby noted that Council members will be working at the City booth to
answer questions regarding water and sewer.
Kubby noted that she will discuss her 12/29/94 memo concerning commercial buses
parking at the Holiday Inn and the impact on Hawkeye State Bank at a Council meeting
in two weeks.
APPOINTMENTS:
Reel 95-10, Side 1
Airport Commission - defer two weeks.
Broadband Telecommunications Commission - Steve Hoch.
Meeting adjourned at 11 -'00 p.m.
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