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DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN
December 11, 1998
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Council Work Session - November 30, 1998 - 6:32 PM
Lehman, Champion, Norton; O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Kubby.
Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Davidson, Ripley,
Trueblood, Handsaker, Fosse, Schmeiser, Grosvenor.
Reel 98-131, all; Reel 98-126, all; Reel 98-132, all.
Boothroy, Yucuis,
Reel 98-131, Side 1
City Manager Administrative Assistant Handsaker summarized input received from Iowa City
citizens regarding the proposed Deer Management Plan. Norton requested that copies of the
11/30/98 New York Time's article, "Coming to the Suburbs: A Hit Squad for Deer" be distributed
to Council.
REVIEW ZONING MA'I'I'ERS
Reel 98-131, Side 1
Planning and Community Development Director Franklin presented the following Planning and
Zoning items for discussion:
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
LOCATED EAST OF NORTH MARKET SQUARE PARK, AND SOUTH OF HORACE-
MANN SCHOOL. (IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS/VAC98-0006)
ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF 21.53 ACRES FROM LOW
DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5), COUNTY A1, RURAL, AND
COUNTY CH, HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL, TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING
OVERLAY (OPDH-12), LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SCOTT
BOULEVARD AND AMERICAN LEGION ROAD. (SILVERCREST/REZ98-0004)
(SECOND CONSIDERATION)
ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 10
ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) TO PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-5), TO ALLOW 36 DWELLING UNITS,
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT WELLINGTON DRIVE AND VILLAGE ROAD.
(VILLAGE GREEN PART 16NVELLINGTON CONDOMINIUMS/REZ98-0012/SUB98-
0021 ) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
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ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF A 4.45 ACRE TRACT
FROM SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (COUNTY RS), TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) AND PUBLIC (P) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
EAST TERMINUS OF COURT STREET. (REZ98-0015). (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTHERN 160 FEET OF THE 20-FOOT WIDE ALLEY
SOUTH OF PRENTISS STREET AND WEST OF CAPITOL STREET. (UNIVERSITY OF
IOWA/VAC98-0005) ('PASS AND ADOPT)
ORDINANCE VACATING THE MADISON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY SOUTH OF
PRENTISS STREET, THE DES MOINES STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY WEST OF
CAPITOL STREET AND THE SOUTH 160-FEET OF THE 20-FOOT WIDE ALLEY
SOUTH OF PRENTISS STREET AND WEST OF CAPITOL STREET. (UNIVERSITY OF
IOWA/VAC98-0005) (PASS AND ADOPT)
Franklin recommend deferring this item indefinitely to allow the University of Iowa to
complete their property negotiations with the private property owner.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION, PART
FIVE, A 13.63 ACRE, 8-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF MELROSE AVENUE AND WEST OF WEST HIGH SCHOOL. (SUB98-0026)
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION
OF LOTS 3, 4, 5, AND 6 OF W.B. DEVELOPMENT, AN 8.33 ACRE, 8-LOT
COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ESCORT LANE.
REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS
Reel 98-131, Side 1
(AGENDA ITEM #10- CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING SECTION 8-5-5, ENTITLED
"KEEPING DISORDERLY HOUSE," TO PROVIDE FOR POLICE INITIATED
COMPLAINTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR POLICE AUTHORITY TO RESTORE ORDER
AND DISPERSE PERSONS FROM VIOLATING PREMISES. (PASS AND ADOPT)) In
response to O'Donnell, Lehman stated the disorderly house changes should be
discussed during Council's formal meeting on Tuesday.
(AGENDA ITEM #8- CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ENTITLED "POLICE
CITIZENS' REVIEW BOARD," SPECIFICALLY, SECTIONS 8-8-2 AND 8-8-7, TO
ELIMINATE COMPLAINANT PARTICIPATION IN DUE PROCESS NAME-CLEARING
HEARINGS. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)) In response to Vanderhoef, City Attorney
Dilkes stated this item does not address the issues regarding confidentiality. Lehman
stated Council will hold further discussion on December 15.
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(AGENDA ITEM #12- CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTISTS FOR THE DOWNTOWN
PEDESTRIAN MALL WATER FEATURE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME.) In response to Norton,
Franklin explained the simple fountain design decreases long term maintenance costs
and the current jet design allows for greater interactivity by users.
(AGENDA ITEM #13 & 14 - 1998/99 DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN.) In response to
Thornberry, Lehman stated the Deer Management Plan will be discussed during
Council's formal meeting on Tuesday.
(AGENDA ITEM #4F.(12)- LLOYD WANVEER - MUNICIPAL BONDS AND STOCKS)
City Council directed City Attorney Dilkes to draft a letter for the Mayor's signature to
Ms.Wanveer stating information requested from Council Members is not public
information.
(AGENDA ITEM #4. F(2)- JOAN LIFFRING-ZUG BOURRET AND DWAYNE BOURRET
- NORTH DUBUQUE STREET SIDEWALK.) In response to Champion, City Manager
Atkins stated he will follow up.
KIRKWOOD AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNALS
Reel 98-131, Side 1
Planning and Community Development Assistant Director Davidson provided information about
the Kirkwood Avenue traffic control system. Mayor Lehman stated another discussion should be
scheduled to allow for input from Council Member Kubby.
Staff Action: Schedule for December 14, 1998 work session. (Davidson)
CIP 2004/BEYOND
Reel 98-131, Side 2
City Manager Atkins facilitated discussion regarding CIP 2004/Beyond projects. PCD Assistant
Director Davidson City Engineer Fosse, and Finance Director Yucuis presented information.
South Gilbert Improvements
Taft Speedway Reconstruction
Scott Boulevard Across 1-80 to Highway 1
South Area Arterial - Hwy 1 to Gilbert
East-West Parkway - Gilbert to Scott
Northside Storm Sewer
Keokuk Street- Reconstruction Highland to Plum
Sycamore - City Limits to L
Iowa River Trail- Pedestrian Bridge · Rocky Shore to Peninsula
· West Bank - Benton to Sturgis Ferry
Rochester Bridge
Near Southside Parking Garage
Fourth Avenue Bridge
Johnson Street- Cross Connection - REMOVED
Sycamore - Highway 6 to DeForest
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Prentiss Street Bridge Replacement
Third Avenue Bridge
Sixth Avenue Bridge
420th Street Abutting Industrial Park
American Legion Road - Scott to Taft
Fire Training Facility
Hafor Circle Storm Sewer
Willow Creek Trail - Bridge at Napoleon Park
Willow Creek Trail - Riverside to Highway 921 to Highway 1
Recreation Center Expansion
Iowa Avenue Culvert Repairs
Mesquakie Park
Fire Apparatus - (projected to 2015)
Dubuque/Church Left Lane
Finance Computers
Hwy 6 East - Lakeside to 420th
Shannon Drive Box Culvert
Scott Blvd Trunk Sewer Extension
Public Works Facilities - Phase II and III
ADDITIONS:
Foster Road, Dubuque to Prairie du Chien
Underground storage tanks at the Airport
Airport Hangar
Vanderhoef requested Council address floodplain property development issues. Arkins stated
staff will prepare a memo summarizing Council direction and staff action for proposed CIP.
WILLOW CREEK SEWER REROUTE
98-131, Side 2
Public Works Director Schmadeke and Chuck Meyer, Stanley Consultants, summarized the
Willow Creek Sewer reroute 'recommendation. Council majority concurred with the
recommendations as outlined in Schmadeke's November 23, 1998 memo re: Willow Creek
Interceptor Sewer Alignment Change.
Staff Action: Staff will modify the alignment and institute work change order.
(Schmadeke)
RIVERSIDE THEATER
Reel 98-131, Side 2
Parks and Recreation Department Director Trueblood and Riverside Theater representatives
Ron Clark and Jody Hoveland provided additional information about the proposed Riverside
Theater stage. Council requested additional information from Parks and Recreation Commission
regarding Riverside Theater's request for three-year exclusive theater production use of the
park stage facility.
Staff Action: Commission to discuss at their meeting of December 9. (Trueblood)
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SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN
(Agenda Item #15)
Reel 98-132, Side 1
Housing and Inspection Service Director Boothroy, Housing Authority Director Grosvenor and
City Attorney Dilkes summarized the Section 8 Administrative Plan and responded to Council
questions. Council majority supported the proposed Section 8 Administrative Plan as outlined in
November 24, 1998 memorandum re: New Section 8 Administrative Plan·
APPOINTMENTS
Reel 98-132, Side 2
Board of Adjustment- Michael Paul
Board of Appeals - Tim Fehr
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission -Mark Graham
COUNCIL AGENDA/COUNCIL TIME
Reel 98-132, Side 2
In response to O'Donnell, Lehman stated that Council e-mail protocol will be scheduled
for discussion at Council's next work session.
In response to Vanderhoef, Council majority agreed to recommend reappointment of
Council Member Vanderhoef to ECICOG.
Vanderhoef reported a Regional Overall Economic Development Plan is being
formulated and the Iowa Emergency Management Division for HazMat is preparing a
Notice of Interest.
In response to Vanderhoef, City Clerk Karr stated a joint meeting with the County is
scheduled December 7 on fringe concerns and a joint meeting with the County,
Coralville, School District, and North Liberty is scheduled January 13. In response to
Lehman, Karr explained the deadline for municipalities to submit sales tax ballot
language to the Auditor is January 25.
In response to Norton, City Manager Atkins stated the HazMat allocation request will be
included in the budget proposal to Council.
Norton noted the Youth on the Plaza Committee has requested additional police
presence in the downtown plaza area· O'Donnell and Norton will meet with the Police
Chief on related issues·
Norton asked of the Harmon Building facade could be saved and attached to the front of
the new parking ramp·
Norton expressed concerns regarding the increasing number of personal communication
towers, and noted Council would be facing the issues soon·
9. Champion stated the downtown winter holiday lights are beautiful.
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10.
In response to Vanderhoef, Assistant City Manager Helling explained the agreement
reached with McLeod and the apparent questions raised in the agreement with Coralville
and McLeod.
11.
Lehman announced that he is unable to attend a meeting at the National Guard on
Saturday and asked for a volunteer from the Council. Thornberry indicated interest.
12.
City Clerk Karr asked Council Members to submit tentative dates for January budget
meetings.
Adjourned: 9:30 PM
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