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Date: October 18, 2004
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, October 18,2004,6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Johnson, Severson, Franklin, Craig, Davidson
Tapes: 04-60, Both Sides; 04-61, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
ELDER SERVICES
Board President Susan Boyd and Executive Director David Purdy presented information.
RED CROSS
(will reschedule)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 2 ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE
ZONING DESIGNATION FROM 1-1, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL, TO CC-2, COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL, FOR 0.33 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 611 HOLLYWOOD
BOULEVARD (REZ04-00022)
B. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF GENERAL QUARTERS, IOWA CITY,
IOWA (SUB04-00012)
C. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF MYRTLE RIDGE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB04-00029)
NEAR SOUTHSIDE RESIDENTIAL URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN (Agenda Item # 9)
PCD Director Franklin presented background on the plan and the first amendment. In response
to Vanderhoef, she addressed questions about the Southside Neighborhood Redevelopment
Plan (a separate plan for the area) not under consideration at this time. Majority requested staff
update the map to the revitalization plan.
Council Work Session
October 18, 2004
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SWEET BRIAR. RADCLIFFE AND STANFORD AVENUE - PARKING REGULATIONS
(Consent Calendar # 4e(1))
Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Majority agreed to proceed.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS (Agenda item # 14a)
Majority agreed to confirm Deer Task Force appointments per the recommendation.
ALCOHOL ISSUES (IP3 of 10/21 Info Packet)
Leah Cohen, representing Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board, appeared and outlined their
proposal. Majority of Council delayed further consideration of a 21 ordinance pending a
determination of the effectiveness of the proposal, and a formal presentation from the Board in
May 2005; and requested other solutions to underage and binge drinking be discussed at a
future work session. The Mayor will write a letter to the Board requesting a report and specific
expectations. The City Attorney stated that the City does not approve the way the Board
operates, its documents, disclaimers or confidentiality provisions contained in the documents
advising the group to get legal advice as they work through the process.
STAFF ACTION: Mayor's letter contained in October 28 information packet; further
discussion of alcohol issues scheduled for November 1 work session.
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member O'Donnell noted the large walnuts falling from trees on busy City streets.
2. Council Member Champion stated she had recently visited Chicago was reminded of the
parking lots that allow for credit card payments as you leave; hoping the City was still
looking into the possibility. The City Manage indicated he had not forgotten her earlier
request.
3. (IP10 of 10/14 Info Packet - Dogpac letter) Council Member Bailey noted the letter
requesting the City position on offering names the park after a major donor, and asked that it
be scheduled for an upcoming meeting with specific amounts.
4. Council Member Vanderhoef requested updated parking information relative to the Near
Southside Plan and the transportation center, specifically how the monthly resident parking
permits are going to be handled. The City Manager stated he was updating the information
and it would be provided shortly.
5. In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, majority agreed to add discussion of the
Excursion Rail Proposal to the next work session agenda.
Council Work Session
October 18, 2004
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IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITIES FOR DISCUSSION (date added to list)
No one added to list.
Joint meeting with Airport Commission (5/3/04)
Memo regarding approach to employee compensation issues (5/3/04)
Timeline on North Side Fire Station (5/3/04)
Downtown Alley Clean-up (5/3/04)
Funding priorities for the next budget (6/14/04)
Joint meeting with Planning and Zoning on philosophies for zoning and City Codes (6/14/04)
Meeting adjourned 8:35 PM.