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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 7, 1995
To:
Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re:
Council Work Session, Januanj 30, 1995 - 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Mayor Susan Horowitz presiding. Council present: Horowitz, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Novick,
Pigott Throgmorton. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin, Davidson, Schoon,
Nasby, Meisel, Rogusky, Trueblood, Moran, Fowler, Severeon. Tapes: 95-16, All; 95-17, All; 95-
18, All.
PARKS AND RECREATION FEES AND CHARGES: (agenda item #11) Reel 95-16, Side 1
Parks and Recreation Director Trueblood presented information and responded to questions about
Parks and Recreation fees and charges,
REVIEW ZONING MATI'ERS:
Reel 95-16, Side 1
PCD Director Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion:
Public hearin(i on an amendment of the Comprehensive Plan to chan.qe the land use map
desi.qnation of Dropertv located on the north side of Hiclhwav 1 West from 8-16 dwellin(I
units per acre and 16-24 dwellinq units per acre to 2-8 dwellin.cl units Der acre and .qeneral
commercial. (HarlockeANeeber)
PCD Director Franklin, City Attorney Woito, Parks and Recreation Commission Chair Dee
Vanderhoef, and Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Tom Scott presented
information,
Resolution amendin.cl the Comprehensive Plan to chan(le the land use mad desi.(Ination
of property located on the north side of Hiclhwav 1 West from 8-16 dwellincl units Der acre
and 16-24 dwellin(I units Der acre to 2-8 dwellin.cl units per acre and .qeneral commercial.
(Harlocke/Weeber) (First Consideration)
Public hearin.q on an ordinance chan~in.cl the use regulations of an approximate four acre
tract of land, known as the Jensen tract, located east of Harlocke Street from RM-44, Hicjh
DensiN Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Sin~lle-Familv Residential.
(Harlocke/Weeber - REZ93-0007)
d. · Ordinance chan.q n~J the use requlations of an approximate four acre tract of land, known~ ~'~)
as the Jensen tract, located east of Harlocke Street from RM-44, Hiclh DensiN Multi-
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Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Densib/Sin(]le-Family Residential. (Harlocke/Weeber -
REZ93-0007) (First Consideration)
Public hearin(] on an ordinance amendin(] the Zonin(I Ordinance bv chan(]in(] the use
re(]ulations of approximately two acres located (]enerellv on the west side of Harlocke
Street from RM-44, Hi.(ih DensiN Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low Densib/Sinqle-
Family Residential. (Harlocke/Weeber - REZ93-0007)
Ordinance amendin= the Zonin.(1 Ordinance bv chan(lincl the use reclulafions of approxi-
mately two acres located (]enerallv on the west side of Harlocke Street from RM-44. Hi(]h
DensiN Multi-Family Residential. to RS-5, Low Density SinQle-Familv Residential.
(Harlocke/Weeber - REZ93-0007) (First Consideration)
Public hearincl on an ordinance amendin(] the use re(]ulations of an aPProximate 4.57 acre
tract of land, known as the western portion of the Ruppert tract, located (]enerallv north
of Hi(Ihwav 1 West from RM-44, Hi.Clh DensiN Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low
DensiN Sin(]le-Familv Residential. (HarlockeANeeber - REZ93-0007)
Ordinance amendin(] the use ra(]ulations of an approximate 4.57 acre tract of land, known
as the weetern portion of the Ruppert tract, located (]enerally north of Hi(Ihwav 1 West
from RM-44~ Hi(]h DensiN Multi-Family Residential, to RS-5, Low DensiN Sin~lle-Familv
Residential. (HarlockeANeeber - REZ93-0007) (First Consideration)
Public headncl on an ordinance amendin.(] the Zonin(] Ordinance by conditionalIv chan.(:lin(]
the use reclulations of an approximate 4.09 acre tract, known as the eastern 13oftion of the
Ru13pert Tract, located clenerallv north of Hi(]hwav 1 West from RM-44, Hi(]h DensiN Multi-
Family Residential, to CC-2, Communib/Commemial. (Harlocke/Weeber - REZ93-0007)
Ordinance amendin.q the Zonincl Ordinance by conditionalIv chanclin(] the use re.clulafions
of an approximate 4.09 acre tract, known as the eastern portion of the Ruppert Tract,
located qenerallv north of Hi(]hwav 1 West from RM-44, Hi.qh Densib/ Multi-Familv
Residential, to CC-2, Community Commercial. (Harlocke/Weeber - REZ93-0007) (First
Consideration)
Public hearin(] on an ordinance amendin(] the Zonin(] Chapter bv chan.qinq the use
ra(]ulations of an approximate 1.5 acre tract of land located north of Hi(Ihwav 1 West and
west of Miller Street from RS-8, Medium DensiN Sin~lle-Familv Residential, to CC-2,
Communitv Commercial. (Harlocke/Weeber - REZ94-0019)
Ordinance amendine the Zonin(I Chapter bv chanl:lin~l the use' reclulations of an
approximate 1.5 acre tract of land located north of Hi.clhwav 1 West and west of Miller
Street from RS-8, Medium DensiN Sin.(]le-Familv Residential, to CC-2, Communib/
Commercial. (Harlocke/Weeber- REZ94-0019) (First Consideration)
Public hearincl on a resolution to annex an 80 acre tract of land, for a 13roiect known as
the Green View Manufactured Housin(i Park, located southeast of Sycamore Street and
east of the Pleasant Valley Golf Course. (ANN94-0007)
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PCD Director Franklin, City Attorney Woito, Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Scott
presented information.
Franklin recommended that Council defer action to February 14, 1995, and consult with
the Planning and Zoning Commission at Council's February 13 work session.
Novick asked that 20,880.months be inserted on page 14 after the word "agreementa in
the contract,
Franklin requested a decision from Council regarding use of the flood monies.
Resolution to annex an 80 acrs tract of land, for a oroiect known as the Green View
Manufactured Housin(~ Park, located southeast of S¥camors Street and east of the
Pleasant Valley Golf Course, IANN94-0007)
Public hearincl on an ordinance amendine the Zonincl Chapter by chanclincl the use
reclulations of an 80 acre tract of land, for a proiect known as the Green View Manufac-
tured Housincl Park, located southeast of Svcamore Street and east of the Pleasant Valley
Golf Course from County RS, Suburban Residential, to RFBH, Facton/Built Housin.cl
Residential. (REZ94-0012)
Ordinance amendine the Zoninc~ Chapter bv chanclin.q the use re.qulations of an 80 acre
tract of land, for a 13roiect known as the Green View Manufactured Housin.cl Park, Iocatsd
southeast of Svcamors Street and east of the Pleasant Valley Golf Course from CounW
RS, Suburban Residential, to RFBH, Facton/Built Housincl Residential. (REZ94-0012)
(First Consideration)
Ordinance amendin.q the Zonin.cl Ordinance by chancl ncl the use re.qu at OhS of a 0.32 acre
parcel located at 719 S. Capitol Street from C1-1, Intensive Commercial, to P, Public,
(REZ94-0017) (First Consideration)
Ordinance amendin(:l Zonincl Chapter Article N., Off-Street Parkincl Recluirements, Section
14-6N-lB1 s13ecifvincl construction materials for recluired hard-surface parkincl areas,
(Second Consideration)
Ordinance amendincl Zonincl Chapter Section 14-6E-6C1 to clarify the densitv rec~uirement
for dwellincl units in the CB-2, Central Business zone. (Second Consideration)
Ordinance to vacate a portion of Waterfront Drive located south of Hiclhwav 6 and west
of the CRANDIC Railroad dclht-of-wav. (Hv-Vee/VAC94-0007) (Pass and Adopt)
Letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors rscommendin.(l denial of an apl~lication
submitted by Jern/Evman to rszone approximately 12,48 acrss from A1, Rural, to CP-2,
Planned Commercial, for prel~ettv located in Frin.cle Area 5 west of the 1-80 interchan.qe
with the Herbert Hoover Hiclhwav. (CZ9465)
In response to Council, Horowitz stated she could attend the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors meeting to present the recommendation for denial,
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LAKE CALVIN REZONING:
PCD Director Franklin and City Attorney Woito presented information.
Council agreed that there was no reason to continue discussion because there were not six votes ·
on Council for approval,
Franklin noted Lake Calvin rezoning is scheduled for a vote by Council on February 14.
In response to Woito, Franklin stated signatures are needed on the original conditional zoning
agreement as well,
Staff Action,' Staff has taken no further action on this item, (Miklo)
NCS CEBA LOAN AGREEMENT: (agenda item #16) Reel 95-17, Side 1
Economic Development Coordinator Schoon and NCS representatives David Divelbiss presented
information.
ADULT DAYCARE PROGRAM:
Reel 95-17, Side
The following persons presented information:
Health Department Director Graham Dameran
CCN Representative Rusty Martin
JCCOG Human Services Coordinator Severeon
Health Department Well Elderly Manager Sher Hahn
Senior Center Commission Members Harold Slager, Harold Engen and Wait Sheldon
Senior Center Director Meisel
Johnson County Board of Supervisor Steve Lacina
Council agreed the Adult Daycare Program may stay in the existing square footage at the Senior
Center and look for another facility.
Staff Action: Staff will provide for periodic review of the space requirements for Senior Center
programs. (Atkins)
CITY STEPS: (agenda item #15)
Reel 95-17, Side 2 ,.~) I
PCD Planner Nasby responded to Council comments. Throgmorton requested that a copy of the
CITY STEPS report be sent to Gretchen Lohman, University of Iowa student government vice
president.
RIDE SHARING AGREEMENT:
Ree 95-17, Side
PCD Assistant Director/JCCOG Transportation Planner Davidson and Parking and Transit Director
Fowler presented information. Council directed staff to prepare ride sharing Incentives, including:
adopting a permit fee for parking to provide ride sharing incentives; dedicating monthly parking
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permits to people with multiple occupancy vehicles; and a travel allowance program for City of
Iowa City employees,
Staff Action: Davidson and Fowler will prepare proposals for encouraging ridesharing at the
Dubuque Street and Capitol Street parking ramps, and for a City employee transportation
allowance program. (Davidson)
PARKING RAMP IMPROVEMENTS:
Reel 95-18, Side 1 ?)0 5
Parking and Transit Director Fowler presented information. Council directed staff to initiate
parking ramp painting, recheck lighting in Capitol Street ramp after painting, consider parking
ramp mural painting, continue outside signage research, and to be creative.
Fowler stated he will provide Council with a packet of information regarding revenue and usage
figures for all the different parking facilities,
Staff Action: Staff will proceed as outlined above. (Fowler)
APPOINTMENTS:
Reel 95-18, Side 1
Airport Commission: M, Richard Mascari
CCN: Gretchen Schmuch, Tim Ruxton
Historic Preservation: Summit Street - John Shaw; At Large - Michael Pugh
COUNCIL TIME:
o
Reel 95-18, Side 1
Throgmorton stated that the Design Review Committee should be praised for their
comments regarding the site building design of the Eagle Store in Towncrest,
Throgmorton requested the language change "founding fathers" to "founders" in the ..~0~
American History Month proclamation,
Throgmorton recommended that the Sensitive Natural Areas Committee read the book,
Visions for a New American Dream,
PigoR noted his appreciation for City Manager Atkins' memorandum about general fund
revenue restrictions.
In response to Pigott, City Manager Atkins stated he will prepare a memorandum
regarding the value engineering study.
In response to Kubby, City Manager Atkins stated he will report back to Council regarding
the Hawkeye State Bank/bus parking problem,
Horowitz noted that both Sue Cosner and Kent Sovem have resigned as lobbyists for the
League of Iowa Municipalities,
Horowitz urged Council Members to sign up for the February 15, 1995, legislative day in
Des Moines.
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Kubby stated that she would like for Council to focus lobbying efforts when In Washington,
DC regarding the following issues: retention of ADA, franchise fees for telecommunlca
tlons companies that are in the cable business, funding for the hydraulic lab study.
10.
Horowitz reminded Council Members that local elected officials are meeting with United
Way on February 2, 1995, 3:30 p.m. to discuss human services allocations.
Meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
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LAKE REZONING:
PCD Director nldtn and City Attomey Woito presented Information,
Council
on Council for
was no reason to continue discussion because
not six votes
Franklin noted Lake
rezoning is scheduled for a vote by Council on
14.
In response to Woito,
agreement as well.
stated signatures am needed on the
conditional zoning
Staff Action: Staff has taken
action on this item.
NCS CEBA LOAN AGREEMENT:
Economic
information,
#16)
Reel 95-17, Side 1
David Divelbiss presented
ADULT DAYCARE PROGRAM:
Reel 95-17, Side 1
The following persons presented information:
Health Department Director Graham
CCN Representative Rusty Martin
JCCOG Human Services Coordinator
Heallh Department Well
Senior Center Commission Harold
Senior Center Director Meisel
Johnson County
hn
Harold Engan and Wait Sheldon
Laclna
Council agreed the Adult Daycam
Center and look for another facili
ram may stay In
at the Senior
Staff Action: Staff will provide
programs. (Atkins)
periodic review of the space
CITY STEPS: (agenda
Reel 95-17, Side 2
CITY STEPS report
president.
to Council comments,
to Gretchen Lohman, University of Iowa
that a copy of the
vice
RIDE SHARING
95-17, Side 2
PCD
Fowler
adopting
Partdn
Council directed staff to prepare ride sharing
for parking lots that provide ride sharing incentives;
:)lrector.
includlng:
monthly
of Iowa City
'vehicles; and a travel allowance
for City
Staff Action:
Dubuque Street
allowance program.
and Fowler will prepare proposals for encouraging
Capitol Street parking ramps, and for a City
at the
PARKING RAMP
95-18, Side I
Parking and Transit
parking ramp painting,
ramp mural painting,
Fowler presented information. Council
g in Capitol Street ramp after
outside signage research, and to be,
staff to Initiate
consider parking
Fowler stated he will provid~
figures for all the different
packet of inf¢
facilities.
revenue and usage
Staff Action: Staff will
outlined above.
APPOINTMENTS:
Reel 95-18, Side I
Airport Commission: M. Richard
CCN: Gretchen Schmuch, Tim
Historic Preservation: Summit Street
L~/ge
- Michael Pugh
COUNCIL TIME:
Reel g5-18, Side I
Throgmorton stated that the
comments regarding the site b
Committee should be praised for their
~ of the Eagle Store in Towncrest.
Throgmorton requested
American History Uont~ i
"founding fathem" to "founders' in the
3. Throgmorton
Visions for a New
that the
Dream.
Natural Areas Committee read the book,
4. Pigott noted his
revenue
5. In
regarding
$1ty
about general fund
Pigott, City Manager Atkins
gineering study.
he will prepare a memorandum
6. In r,
the
Kubby, City Manager Atklns stated he ~ report back to Council regarding
State Bank/bus parking problem.
that both S~e Costher and Kent Sovem
ue of Iowa Municipalities.
Horowitz urged Council Members to sign up for the February ' in
Des Moines.
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Kubby state~ that she would. like for Council to focus lobbying effo~ when i
DC regardin~the following issues: retention of ADA, franchise fees for l
tlons cornpanl~that are m the cable business, funding for the hydraulic
10. Horowllz
meeting with
Council Members that the human services local.
r on February 2, 1995, 3:30 p.m.
Meeting adjoumed at 11:35