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MEMORANDUM
May 20, 1999
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr City Clerk
Council Work Session, May 3, 1999 - 7:00 PM in Council Chambers
Council: Lehman, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Davidson, Fowler, Schoon, Winstead, Ripley.
Tapes: Reel 99-50 & 51, Both Sides
A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office.
REVIEW ZONING ITEMS
Planning and Community Development Director Franklin presented the following Planning and
Zoning items for discussion:
A. PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 14-6, "ZONING
CHAPTER." CONCERNING DEFINITIONS AND PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR
CARRYOUT. DELIVERY. AND DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANTS.
In response to Council concerns regarding drive-up businesses only, no walk-up or indoor
seating, Franklin stated the matter could be revisited if a situation arose.
B. AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-12) PLAN
FOR SILVERCREST, A 21.53-ACRE 5-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION INCLUDING 68
ASSISTED LIVING UNITS, 120 INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS, A 40-BED MEDICAL
REHABILITATION FACILITY AND A 900 SQUARE FOOT MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING.
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND AMERICAN
LEGION ROAD. (REZ99-0005)
Franklin reviewed changes to the plat since the original plan was reviewed by the Planning
& Zoning Commission. Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, present for discussion.
C. AMENDING CITY CODE SUBSECTIONS 14-5H, SITE PLAN REVIEW. AND 14-6S
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. REGARDING LIGHTING STANDARDS.
In response to Kubby, Franklin stated that the issue of enforcement with public entities is
low priority on the Planning & Zoning list and may take a year.
D. RESOLUTION APPROVING ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 10.3 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AT WASHINGTON STREET.
(Scott Blvd. East Part 3/ANN-99-0002)
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E. CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 14.83
ACRES LOCATED EAST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AT WASHINGTON STREET FROM
MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8), LOW DENSITY MULTI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12), AND COUNTY SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (RS) TO
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-8:8.37 ACRES), LOW DENSITY
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5:5.63 ACRES). AND LOW DENSITY MULTI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12; .83 ACRES). AND A REQUEST FOR A PRELIMINARY
OPDH PLAN TO ALLOW 74 DWELLING UNITS ON 8.16 ACRES. (Scott BIvd. East Part
3/REZ-99-0004)
ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SUBSECTION 14-4B PERTAINING TO A CHANGE
IN BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE REQUIREMENTS AND INCORPORATION OF
BOARD POWERS AND PROCEDURES INTO THE ZONING CHAPTER. (PASS AND
ADOPT)
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF MILDER MEADOWS,
A 43.4-ACRES. TWO LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH ONE OUTLOT LOCATED
IN FRINGE AREA B AT 4872 AMERICAN LEGION ROAD.
Franklin noted a letter requesting it be deferred indefinitely.
MOTION TO FORWARD A LETTER TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN EXTRATERRITORIAL REZONING
OF 2.68 ACRES ADJACENT TO 1244 DEVON DRIVE NE IN FRINGE AREA A FROM
SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (RS) TO RURAL (A1). (CZ9912)
MOTION TO FORWARD A LETTER TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF AN EXTRATERRITORIAL REZONING OF
ONE ACRE LOCATED IN FRINGE AREA A AT 3005 HIGHWAY 1 NE FROM RURAL (A1)
TO COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURAL (C-AG). (CZ9913)
Franklin reported the request was for a veterinary clinic and suggested instead of zoning this
commercial it be done as a home occupation.
REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar #4d(1) - RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR POLICE
WAITING AREA) The City Mgr. requested the item be deleted from the agenda.
(Agenda #22 - AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CIVIC CENTER ADDITIONS AND
RENOVATION PROJECT and. Agenda #23 - SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON CIVIC
CENTER THIRD FLOOR EXPANSION AND FIRST FLOOR RENOVATION PROJECT) The
City Manager stated staff was recommending rejection of the bids for the additions as they
came in substantially higher than the estimate. The project was scaled back to third floor
expansion and first floor renovation only and asked that Council proceed with the setting of
that public hearing.
(Agenda #19 and 20 - CDBG AND HOME ALLOCATIONS) In response to Kubby, the City
Atty. stated Old Brick had been separated out to allow Council Member Champion to vote
on all but Old Brick as she is a member of their Board and would abstain.
4. (Agenda #11 - ORDINANCE REPEALING CITY CODE "LIMITATION ON CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTIONS") City Arty. Dilkes reviewed a recent Eighth Circuit court case, and
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encouraged repealing the section prior to being challenged. Council expressed an interest in
some limitation and asked staff to monitor this matter and report back after the Supreme
Court review.
(Agenda #4d(3) - SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS and Agenda
#24A- RESOLUTION RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION) City Clerk
Karr stated both items would be added late to the agenda, the latter would be acted upon
only if Council agreed to do so in executive session.
(Agenda #8 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELOCATION ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS
FOR IOWA AVENUE MULTI USE PARKING FACILITY) City Atty. Dilkes explained the
major costs incurred would be the relocation of a businesses, and actual moving expenses
for tenants.
IOWA AVENUE MULTI USE PARKING FACILITY
(Agenda #7)
Neumann-Monsoon architect Kevin Monson, & representative Tim Schroeder, Asst. PCD
Director/Transportation Planner Davidson, and Parking & Transit Mgr. Fowler presented
information.
CLINTON STREET ANGLE PARKING
(IP1 of 4-30 Info Packet)
Asst. PCD Director/Transportation Planner Davidson and Traffic Engr. Planner Ripley presented
information. Council directed staff to provide a concept plan showing number of additional
spaces, number of trees affected, and the width of sidewalks if angle parking is installed
between Burlington Street and Jefferson Street.
Staff Action: Produce concept plan for angle parking between Burlington St. and
Jefferson St. Continue with parallel meters north of Jefferson St. (Davidson).
GOOSETOWN TRAFFIC CALMING
(IP2 of 4-30 Info Packet)
Asst. PCD Director/Transportation Planner Davidson and Traffic Engr. Planner Ripley presented
the eighteen month history of the project. Majority of Council were not interested in proceeding
with the project as outlined, and requested staff provide a copy of the City Council adopted
program for traffic calming in the next Council packet.
Staff Action: Copy of the program provided in May 7 Council information packet
(Davidson).
BOARD/COMMISSION ABSENCE POLICY
The Mayor suggested the Clerk pull all minutes and memos from Boards and Commissions
responding to the policy together for the next information packet. Majority agreed to delay
further discussion until May 17.
APPOINTMENTS
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION -Toni Cilek
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - Rick Spooner
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COUNCIL AGENDA/COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member O'Donnell stated at the last formal meeting the public discussion got out of
hand and requested meeting be kept civil and such comments/name calling not be allowed.
2. Council Member Champion reported on her attendance at a recent School Bd. meeting, and
stated the Mayor would be receiving a letter soon regarding the City High court lighting.
Mayor Lehman questioned Council attending an upcoming meeting at City High School
regarding the tennis court lighting, reminding Council that no more than three should attend
to enable discussion (four would be a quorum). City Atty. Dilkes attend more could attend if
there was no dialog.
4. Council Member Norton suggested that Council schedule a work session to discuss re-
prioritizing of their goals.
5. Council Member Norton noted the helicopter ride today was very interesting.
6. Council Member Norton reported he had ridden with the Police on Friday evening and found
it informative.
In response to Mayor Lehman, Council agreed to set a special work session on May 12, 8-
noon, to discuss the Library Board request for library referendum and Senior Center request
for space in the parking ramp.
8. Council Member O'Donnell acknowledged the letter from Atty. Nester and the response from
CM Arkins on the PCRB forum April 28.
9. Council Member Vanderhoef asked that Mark Moore, Workforce Development Consultant,
be scheduled for a presentation the next work session. Council concurred.
10. Mayor Lehman reminded citizens of the ScanIon Gym grand opening scheduled Saturday,
May 22.
11. Mayor Lehman asked Council Members to bring their calendars to the special work session
on May 6 in order to set aside dates for staff evaluations.
12. Mayor Lehman announced that City staff, Stepping Up representatives, and bar owners
would be meeting to discuss stricter enforcement of liquor laws.
Adjourned: 10:00 PM
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