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MEMORANDUM
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July 29, 1998
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Council Work Session, July 6, 1998 - 6:40 p.m. in Council Chambers
Council:
Lehman, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry. Absent: Vanderhoef.
Staff:
Atkins, Karr, Franklin, Miklo, Yapp, Kugler, Davidson, Rockwell, Osborne.
Tapes:
Reel 98-79, all; Reel 98-81, all; Reel 98-82, Side 1.
CORPS UPDATE
Reel 98-79, Side 2
City Manager Atkins and City Engineer Fosse reported that work is currently underway
sandbagging areas around the city's Water Plant and distributing sandbags in the Normandy
Drive area based on Corps concerns for heavy local rain.
ADDITION TO THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Reel 98-79, Side 1
Council majority agreed to add a Class C Liquor License for Caf~ La Perlita, 327 E. Market, to
the Consent Calendar.
REVIEW ZONING MATTERS
Reel 98-79, Side 2
Planning and Community Development Director Franklin presented the following Planning and
Zoning items for discussion:
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 28 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY
CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE V, ENTITLED "MINOR
MODIFICATION PROCEDURES," TO ALLOW THE HEIGHT OF FREE-STANDING
SIGNS TO BE INCREASED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING,
ARTICLE K, ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS, SECTION 1, SENSITIVE AREAS
ORDINANCE, TO ADD A RETENTION REQUIREMENT FOR WOODLANDS IN
FACTORY-BUILT HOUSING RESIDENTIAL ('RFBH) ZONES.
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF
APPROXIMATELY 22.2 ACRES FROM PUBLIC (P) TO PUBLIC/INTENSIVE
COMMERCIAL (P/CI-1) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 S. RIVERSIDE DRIVE.
('REZ98-0005)
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ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR 6.53 ACRES FROM
LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ((RS-5) ZONE TO SENSITIVE AREAS
OVERLAY (OSA-5) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2727 ROCHESTER
AVENUE. ((GREEN MOUNTAIN MEADOW/REZ98-0006)
(1) Public Hearing
(2) Ordinance
Franklin noted there is a request for expedited action and action is scheduled for council's July 9
Special Formal meeting.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, ARTICLE A, ZONING
TITLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE, SECTION 4, SCOPE, TO ALLOW MORE THAN ONE
PRINCIPAL BUILDING ON A LOT FOR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION USES PERMITTED
BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION IN RS ZONES AND THE RNC-12 ZONE. (REGINA)
(1) Public Hearing
(2) Ordinance
ORDINANCE VACATING SECOND AVENUE COURT, LOCATED BETWEEN FIRST
AVENUE AND SECOND AVENUE, NORTH OF MUSCATINE AVENUE.
(WALGREENS/VAC98-0003)
(1) Public Hearing
(2) Ordinance
Council majority directed staff to include 1 foot candle in the site plan conditions pertaining to
the site plan for development of the property.
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY VACATED PORTIONS OF SECOND
AVENUE COURT RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED NORTH OF MUSCATINE AVENUE AND
WEST OF FIRST AVENUE TO THE PLACE/COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, THE
REDEVELOPER OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND OWNER OF ALL ABUTTING
PROPERTIES, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR
JULY 28. (WALGREENS)
ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTHERN 200 FEET OF THE ALLEY BETWEEN
LAFAYETTE STREET AND BENTON STREET, WEST OF DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. (HAWKEYE LUMBERNAC98-0002) (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) (PASS AND ADOPT)
MOTION TO FORWARD A LETTER TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS RECOMMENDING THAT A REQUEST TO REZONE 2.0 ACRES OF
PROPERTY FROM HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ((CH) TO PLANNED COMMERCIAL
(CP2} FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN JOHNSON COUNTY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
HIGHWAY 1 AT LANDON AVENUE, BE APPROVED. ((CZ98-0029)
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REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS
Reel 98-79, Side 2
(Agenda Item #6-Civil penalties for municipal infractions) Kubby and Thornberry noted
concerns regarding the proposed $100 fine for a first time municipal infraction. City
Attorney Dilkes explained Housing and Inspection Services recommended the proposed
fines.
(Agenda Item #2e(4)-Accepting the work for the Civic Center Roof) City Clerk Karr noted
that Parks and Recreation Director Trueblood has requested this item be deferred to
July 28.
In response to Champion, City Attorney Dilkes stated Champion's consideration of the
Summit Street project (Certificate of Appropriateness/Historic Preservation) does not
present a conflict of interest.
Lehman asked City Manager Atkins to present a storm clean up update during
Tuesday's formal meeting.
5· (Agenda Item #10-Willow Creek Trail Project) Thornberry stated he is against
condemning private property for development of trails.
ENTRANCEWAY OVERLAY ZONE
Reel 98-79, Side 2
Associate Planner Yapp outlined information contained in his July 1 memo. Council majority
directed staff to appoint a task force/committee to study protection of the city's entranceways.
Staff Action: Form an entranceway task force this fall to make recommendations on
regulations or other techniques to preserve and enhance the appearance of the City's
entranceway corridors. (Yapp)
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION FOR PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS
Reel 98-79, Side 2
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Klingaman and Senior Planner Miklo presented information
regarding Planning and Zoning public notification. Council majority directed staff to proceed with
changes in the public notification process as outlined in Klingaman's June 26 memo re: Public
Notification Evaluation.
Staff Action: Staff will implement revised notification process beginning September 1. A
memo detailing the revisions has been sent to Council. (Miklo)
MCLEOD CABLE FRANCHISE
Reel 98-79, Side 2
Assistant City Manager Helling and City Attorney Dilkes presented McLeod cable franchise
request information.
Staff Action: Staff will follow-up with McLeod and BTC and schedule a meeting as
needed. (Helling)
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SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL STORMWATER FACILITY Reel 98-81, Side 1
City Engineer Fosse, Civil Engineer McClure and City Attorney Dilkes presented an overview of
the South Sycamore Regional Stormwater Facility Project and responded to questions.
In response to Vanderhoef, Fosse stated he would provide council with a copy of the Civil
Engineering magazine article about Whispering Meadows wetlands project.
Council majority directed staff to proceed with the South Sycamore Regional StormWater Facility
as presented and detailed in a June 26 memo. '
Staff Action: Staff will proceed with submittal of Corps of Engineers permit application,
acquisition of property and completion of plans for construction to begin in 1999.
(McClurelFosse).
AIRPORT TERMINAL RENOVATION Reel 98-79, Side 2
Airport Commissioner Howard Horan presented preliminary re-construction cost estimates for
the Airport terminal renovation project. Council majority directed the Airpod Commission to
continue looking at Airport Terminal renovation plans, including private/public padnerships.
Staff Action: Work with HLM to reduce construction costs. Schedule another meeting
with Council after more details are available. (O'Neil)
RIVER STREET/ARTS CAMPUS STORM SEWER PROJECT Reel 98-81, Side 1
City Engineer Fosse and Steve Jacobson, NNW Engineering and Consultants engineer,
presented River Street/Arts Complex Storm Sewer Project plans.
Staff Action: Staff will proceed with the bidding process of Phase I. (Fosse)
PARTY ORDINANCE Reel 98-81, Side 2
City Attorney Dilkes, City Clerk Karr, and Policeman Harney presented proposed Part
Ordinance. Council majority directed City Clerk Karr to schedule a p.h. for the proposed
ordinance on July 28.
Staff Action: Motion setting public hearing added to special meeting of July 9. (Karr)
APPOINTMENTS
Historic Preservation Commission - Re-advertise
COUNCIL AGENDA/COUNCIL TIME (cont.)
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Reel 98-81, Side 2
Reel 98-81, Side 2
O'Donnell raised concerns regarding 621 Summit Street renovation plans (Certificate of
Appropriateness). City Attorney Dilkes explained council does not have jurisdiction to
review decisions of the Historic Preservation Commission. Council discussed
neighborhood appeal process options.
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O'Donnell reported that he and Dee Norton attended the SEATS Advisory Commission
meeting.
(Agenda Item #2g(16)) O'Donnell noted council received correspondence from Dean
Rammelsberg regarding storm damage clean up. City Manager Atkins explained that the
city will set aside an area for people to obtain timber. O'Donnell said the City has done a
great job with storm clean up.
Thornberry noted that Council Members received landfill wheel charts.
Thornberry noted that Council Members received copies of the Humans Service Agency
information cards.
In response to Thornberry, City Clerk Karr stated she has been in contact with the media
regarding the decision of "Gunnerz" not to renew their liquor license.
Norton suggested that July 4th fireworks be displayed at the Soccer Complex. City
Manager Atkins stated the fireworks has been rescheduled to September 6 at City Park.
Norton reported that a storm siren does not work. City Manager Atkins stated repair
parts have been ordered.
In response to Norton, City Manager Atkins stated 7th Avenue surcharging problems
were caused by a blockage and it has been repaired.
In response to Norton, Atkins stated the shuttle bus route changes will be considered.
Champion stated the city should do the fireworks in the park next year.
(IP10 in 7/2 packet) Kubby raised concerns about Animal Control using bike patrol in
Hickory Hill Park. City Manager Atkins stated the Animal Control bike patrol was
intended primarily for other parks.
Kubby reported that she and Dee Norton met with UI Student Senate and have
tentatively scheduled September 29th for a joint meeting.
City Clerk Karr announced the following city council meeting schedule:
July 9 special formal - evaluations and Planning and Zoning items
July 10 special formal - evaluations (if needed)
Vanderhoef asked when TCI Cable television upgrade will be completed. Assistant City
Manager explained that when the cable t.v. upgrade is finished in an area, those
residents will receive an increased number of channels.
Vanderhoef requested Council Members consider legislative issues to be presented to
the State League of Municipalities for their September meeting.
22. Lehman stated council needs to schedule a meeting with the PATV Board.
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Lehman reported correspondence was received from Mr. Yeggy's attorney requesting a
meeting with city officials to settle the estate, noting these were liens against the
property, and stated he would report back to Council.
Adjourned: 10:25 PM
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