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MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
February 25, 1999
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Council Work Session, February 8, 1999, 5:30 PM in Council Chambers
Council:
Staff:
Tapes:
Lehman, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry ,Vanderhoef.
Atkins, Helling, Karr, Schmadake, Fosse, Davidson, Trueblood, Yucuis, Franklin.
99-22, side 2; 99-23, all; 99-24, all.
A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's office.
JOINT MEETING WITH SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
(No Senior Center quorum present)
Senior Center Commission members Terri Miller, Jay Honohan and
presented the Senior Center's request for additional space.
Reel 99-22, Side 2
Chevalier Monsanto
Planning and Community Development Asst. Director Davidson presented the following
Planning and Zoning items for discussion:
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 (WB DEVELOPMENT/OSA-
C1-1). (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
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)
Davidson requested deferral of this item to allow for completion of legal documents.
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RESPONSE TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGARDING
A REQUEST BY THE BOARD TO RESOLVE A REZONING ISSUE IN AREA B OF THE
JOHNSON COUNTY/IOWA CITY FRINGE AREA AGREEMENT. (MILDER)
Council directed staff to forward a letter to Johnson County Board of Supervisors in
support of the rezoning and subdividers agreement as discussed.
REVIEW ZONING ITEMS
Reel 99-23, Side 2
Council requested additional information including staffing, utility costs, ongoing cost of
operation, a summary of previous funds spent on large maintenance projects at the Senior
Center and information about county's participation.
Council Work Session
February 8, 1999
Page 2
REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS
Reel 99-23, Side I
1. In response to Kubby, council requested Davidson schedule discussion regarding public
institution/church impact on neighborhoods at a School/County/City Joint Meeting.
2. (Agenda Item #4f(15)) In response to Champion, Council agreed to remove Tower Court
from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion at Council's 2/8 formal meeting.
In response to Champion, O'Donnell noted that council has scheduled a joint meeting with
the Planning and Zoning Commission on February 22, 4:30 PM to discuss Lake
Calvin/Saddlebrook.
NORTHGATE CORPORATE PARK TIF REQUEST
(Agenda Item #4d(1 ))
Reel 99-23, Side 1
Economic Development Coordinator Schoon, City Attorney Dilkes and PCD Asst. Director
Davidson presented information and responded to questions regarding Northgate Corporate
Park TIF District.
HY-VEE REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT OF THE CN-1 ZONE
Reel 99-23, Side 1
Planning and Community Development Asst. Director Davidson and City Attorney Dilkes
regarding the Hy-Vee request for amendment of the CN-1 Zone to allow a pharmacy drive up
window. Council majority directed staff to proceed with staff work on the request.
Staff Action: PCD staff will prepare the issue for P&Z consideration in March (Davidson).
PHASE II DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
(Agenda Item #7)
Reel 99-23, Side 1
City Manager Atkins and Senior City Engineer Winstead summarized Phase II Downtown
Streetscape Improvement Project. Winstead recommended amending the bid process to allow
for separate cost figures for Linn Street and Clinton Street parts of the project and then to
proceed.
BUDGET DISCUSSION
Reel 99-23, Side 2
City Manager Atkins and Finance Director Yucuis facilitated the budget discussion, including
review of Norton's February 2 and Kubby's February 4 memos regarding FY2000 budget. City
Council agreed to the following changes in the proposed budget:
HP Survey
HS Agencies
JazzFest,
Arts Fest
Asst. Fire Marshal
Parks Maintenance
$20,000 contingency
$7,000+ budget
$7,500
$6,500
no funding
Full time
Council requested staff research the Senior Center Assembly Room policy, and directed the
Parks and Recreation Commission to review the land/trail maintenance policy.
Council Work Session
February 8, 1999
Page 3
Flipchart:
Budget Amendments
Survey +$20,000
A to A +$ 7,000
Art Group +$1,000
Parks Maint 40,000'
Fire +$40,000
MEETING SCHEDULE DISCUSSION
Reel 99-23, Side 1
Council discussed the schedule matters as follows:
February 11
12:O0
1:15 - 3:00 PM
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Student Government Day luncheon
Budget Discussion
PCRB
February 14
VA Hospital Valentines Day observance
Campaign Train for Science and Technology Centers
February 18 9:00 AM
City Employee Service Awards
COUNCIL AGENDNCOUNCIL TIME
Reel 99-24, Side 1
1. (Agenda Item 34f(3)) Kubby noted Council received an email from Pete Weyer requesting
televising Water and Wastewater project information on Channel 4
2. In response to Norton, City Clerk Karr stated staff would prepare information about liquor
license permit renewal and local regulations.
3. In response to Champion, City Manager Atkins and City Clerk Karr stated that capacity
regulations at bars are enforced by Police and Fire Departments.
4. In response to Norton, Atkins stated the Thursday electric rate meeting will be cable cast.
5. In response to Norton, Atkins stated the Community Development Affordable Home
Program guidelines need to be reviewed.
6. In response to Kubby, Atkins stated the city is not able to get reimbursement for costs
associated with redesign of the sewer lines due to wet soils (Willow Creek).
7. Kubby stated Council Member Vanderhoef and herself would be attending the National
League meeting and noted the early registration deadline is past.
Adjourned: 9:20 PM
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