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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 5, 1999
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 25, 1999, 6:30 PM in Council Chambers
Council: Lehman, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Franklin, Klingaman, Ripley,
Fosse.
Fowler,
Tapes:
Reel 99-12, All; Reel 99-13, All.
A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's office.
BENTON STREET RECONSTRUCTION
Reel 99-12, Side 1
Planning and Community Development Asst. Director Davidson facilitated discussion regarding
the proposed Benton Street Reconstruction. Input was received from area neighbors: Ruth
Baker, William Knabe, John Gross, Lauren Reece.
Staff Action: Add Benton Street to 1999 asphalt overlay program; defer major
reconstruction project for at least seven years. (Davidson, Fosse)
REVIEW ZONING MATTERS
Reel 99-12, Side 2
Planning and Community Development Director Franklin presented the following Planning and
Zoning items for discussion:
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 61.8 ACRES LOCATED SOUTH OF
WHISPERING MEADOWS DRIVE FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO FACTORY BUILT HOUSING RESIDENTIAL (RFBH - 59.25
ACRES) AND LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12 - 2.55 ACRES).
(SADDLEBROOK/REZ98-0011 )
Franklin stated that if a council majority wants to approve the ordinance changing the
zoning designation, council would need to continue the p.h. and consult with the
Planning and Zoning Commission prior to taking action on the ordinance.
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING 2 SOUTH LINN STREET AS AN IOWA CITY HISTORIC
LANDMARK (HARMON BUILDING). (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 0.2
ACRES LOCATED AT 703 BENTON COURT FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
(RM-44). (OAKNOLL/REZ98-0016) (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Input was received from William Knabe.
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ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF 21.26 ACRES LOCATED
ON THE EAST SIDE OF NAPLES AVENUE FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (C1-1)
TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY ZONE-INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (W.B.
DEVELOPMENT/OSA-CI-1 ). (FIRST CONSIDERATION).
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF BOYD'S FASHIONABLE ACRES, AN
11.51 ACRE. 16-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE
OF ROCHESTER AVENUE. EAST OF POST ROAD. AND WEST OF MT. VERNON
ROAD. (SUB98-0030)
REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS
Reel 99-13, Side 1
No discussion - See Council Agenda/Council Time.
TOWER COURT PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM
Reel 99-13, Side 1
Planning and Community Development Asst. Director Davidson, Parking and Transit Director
Fowler, and Traffic Engineer Ripley presented information regarding Tower Court Residential
parking permit system. Input was received from Kevin Sharkness and Don Banker.
A council majority agreed to not establish a Tower Court residential parking permit system and
directed staff to place the item on the February 9, 1999 Formal Agenda Consent Calendar.
Staff Action: Tower Court item on February 9 consent calendar per the conclusion of the
neighborhood survey. (Ripley)
IOWA CITY-CORALVILLE EXTRATERRITORIAL REVIEW AGT.
(Agenda Item #18)
Reel 99-13, Side 1
JCCOG Executive Director Davidson facilitated discussion regarding Iowa City-Coralville
Extraterritorial Review Agreement. Council tentatively agreed to amend Agenda Item #18- A
resolution authorizing a 28E agreement between the City of Coralville and the City of Iowa City
to exclude the reference to Oakdale BIvd. in the last sentence of item #3 of the agreement.
TRAIL BETWEEN FOSTER ROAD AND WATER PLANT SITE
Reel 99-13, Side 1
Planning and Community Development Asst. Director Davidson facilitated discussion regarding
the proposed trail/access road between Foster Road and the Water Plant site. A council
majority directed staff to include the project in plans and specs.
Staff Action: Keep access road/trail in plans and specs for water facilities development
project. (Schmadeke)
UI PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER HWY 6
Reel 99-13, Side 1
City Engineer Fosse and University of Iowa Facilities and Planning Director Dick Gibson
presented information regarding the UI Pedestrian Bridge over Hwy 6. A council majority
directed Mr. Gibson and city staff to proceed with development of UI pedestrian bridge over
Hwy. 6.
Staff Action: Staff will continue to work with the University on the development of this
project. (Fosse)
Council Work Session
January 25, 1999
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COUNCIL AGENDA/COUNCIL TIME
Reel 99-13, Side 2
(Agenda Item #20- Public Art Advisory Committee Bylaws) City Clerk Karr requested
that Bylaws of the Public Arts Committee regarding membership be deferred to February
9, 1999. City Manager Atkins, PCD Director Franklin and City Attorney Dilkes responded
to council questions regarding $100,000 carry-over and maintenance of public art
projects.
(Agenda Item # 3e(1 )-Downtown Streetscape) Kubby noted that council had requested
the cost of the second phase of the Downtown Streetscape Project be reduced.
(Agenda Item #7-$4,700,000 General Obligations Bond Issuance) In response to Norton,
City Manager Atkins explained it is a refunding and authorizes the city to pay for work
already completed. Norton requested that city staff summarize the bond issuance during
council's formal meeting.
In response to Champion, Atkins stated each city board and commission have their own
separate bylaws. Council agreed that the Rules Committee should address issues
pertaining to board and commission attendance issues.
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Norton requested an update regarding the city's deer reduction program. Atkins
explained the city is working with Ed Harkin, USDA, and will keep Council informed.
In response to Norton, Atkins explained the City Attorney's Office is researching issues
related to correspondence received from the Mississippi River Revival and will prepare a
response.
O'Donnell stated he has received a complaint from Davis Street residents about
difficulties associated with snow removal and parking on one side of the street
restrictions. Atkins stated that city staff can post signs to require residents to move their
cars to allow for snow removal. Atkins urged O'Donnell to tell area residents to call in to
request assistance.
In response to Lehman, a council majority agreed to establish a council subcommittee to
meet with Johnson County Board of Supervisors' subcommittee to discuss Fringe Area
Agreement violations as it relates to the Milder case.
In response to Norton, City Clerk Karr explained that Tower Court is not on council's
formal agenda for January 26.
10.
In response to O'Donnell, Lehman stated there is a council meeting scheduled Friday,
January 30, 7:30 AM to discuss PCRB issues prior to a joint meeting on February 11.
Adjourned: 10:25 PM
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