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1999-10-19 Info Packet
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET October 15, 1999 OCTOBER 18 WORK SESSION ITEM IP1 Memorandum from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Traffic Calming on Ridgewood Drive I IP2 IP3 OCTOBER 21 WORK SESSION ITEM Agenda: October 21 Joint Meeting Letter from Jeff Zacharakis-Jutz and Gene Mohling: Rural Development Initiative Presentation IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP9 IP10 IPll IP12 IP13 IP14 IP15 IP16 IP17 IP18 IP19 IP20 IP21 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Memorandum from City Manager: Pending Development Issues Memorandum from City Manager: Council/Airport Subcommittee Meeting of September 30 Memorandum from City Manager: September Parking Usage Memorandum from City Attorney: Liquor Licenses Memorandum from City Attorney: Research Regarding Regulation of "Camping" in Vehicles on Public Streets Memorandum Memorandum Memorandum Management Memorandum Memorandum Memorandum Estimate from City Clerk: September 13 Council Work Session from City Clerk: Human Rights Breakfast from Housing and Inspection Services Director: HUD Award of Excellence in Operations to the Iowa City Housing Authority from City Engineer to City Manager: Iowa Avenue Bridge Inspection from Kim Johnson to City Manager: Agenda Items from Public Works Director to City Manager: Water Plant and Well Houses Cost Memorandum from Results Memorandum from Community Development Coordinator to City Manager: Community Housing Forum Recommendations Memorandum from Director of Finance and Director of Parking & Transit: Program Minutes: October 5 Council on Disability Rights and Education Notice: 4th Annual Leaf Raking Project Invitation: David Braverman Scholarship Agenda: October 14 JC Board of Supervisors Traffic Engineering Planner: Friendship Street Traffic Calming Survey Update on the Free Bus Ticket Information PAcket October 15, 1999 page 2 Agenda for 10/18/99 for Board of Supervisors. Agendas for 10/19/99 & 10/20/99 meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Memo from Parking & Transit Director regarding Lepic Kroeger Realtors Web Site (Tower Place - Iowa Avenue Parking Ramp. Information regarding Arts Iowa City. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM 10-15-99 IP1 Date: To: From: October 12, 1999 City Council Doug Ripley, JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Traffic Calming on Ridgewood DriVe Over the past few months I have been working with the neighbors of Ridgewood Addition to address traffic concerns on Ridgewood Drive. Ridgewood Drive is ~ paved, public alley parallel th to Muscatine Avenue between Court Street and 7 Avenue. The neighborhood's concerns are primarily cars cutting through and speeding in the alley. We worked with the neighborhood to develop a traffic calming project consisting of four speed humps along Ridgewood Drive (see attached). Thirty-three surveys were sent to residents of the Ridgewood Addition asking if they would like to see the proposed speed hump project installed on Ridgewood Drive. Of the 33 surveys sent, 21 were returned (64%) with 19 of the 21 voting in favor of the proposal, 1 against, and 1 undecided. The survey completes the first seven steps of the traffic calming process. If you choose to proceed with installing the speed humps, they will be installed in a temporary fashion for one year. After one year, follow-up studies and surveys would be conducted to determine effectiveness and whether the neighborhood feels they are working. I will be at your October 18, 1999 work session to discuss this project. Attachment cc: Stephen J. Arkins, City Manager Karin Franklin, Director, Planning and Community Development Chuck Schmadeke, Director, Public Works Jeff Davidson, Assistant Director, Planning and Community Development Rick Fosse, City Engineer Andy Rocca, Fire Chief Captain Pat Harney, Police Department Marcia Klingaman, Neighborhood Service Planner Ridgewood Addition Residents jw/menVdr-ddgewd.doc -) HJ_NZA3S JOINT MEETING CITY, COUNTY, SCHOOL OFFICIALS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1999 6:30 PM, CORALVILLE CITY HALL AGENDA Review and discuss Rural Development Initiative (RDI) findings IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Cooperative Extension 10-15-99 IP3 Johnson Coul y 4-H Fairgrounds 4265 Oak Crest Hill Road SE Iowa City, Iowa 52246-5881 319-337-2145 Phone 319-337-7864 Fax October 12, 1999 TO: City & County Officials Local Media Johnson County Residents The cities of Coralville and Iowa City and the Johnson County Board of Supervisors in cooperation with Iowa State University Extension would like to invite you to attend a joint meeting to review and discuss the Rural Development Initiative (RDI) findings for these two communities. The program is scheduled for Thursday, October 21, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Coralville City Hall, 1512 7th St., Coralville. Copies of the report and its findings will be made available during the meeting on Thursday, October 21. Questions are being raised concerning the future of Iowa's urban places. For instance, will they replace the traditional rural lifestyle of earlier generations? Are they capable of serving the demands of larger and more diverse populations? What about their role as trade centers for the residents of outlying areas that lack their own services and employment opportunities? Recognizing that Iowa's urban areas continue to face challenging circumstances and opportunities, the 1994 Rural Development Initiative (RDI) was expanded in 1997 to consider living conditions in cities of 10,000 or more residents. Similar to the 1994 study of rural communities of 500-10,000 residents, the 1997 study involves a survey of urban residents to obtain a variety of information including the availability and quality of local services and facilities. Altogether 4,750 residents across 15 Iowa cities were asked to participate in this study. The 15 cities were further divided into two categories. The first category is comprised of 11 smaller cities (10,000-50,000 residents) which includes Coralville, and 4 larger cities (greater than 50,000) including Iowa City. The purpose of the 1997 RDI research is to obtain information that will be useful for both local and statewide planning. This report is designed to help citizens and city officials assess local living conditions as viewed by the residents themselves. Please plan to attend on the 21st. Sincerely, Jeff Zacharakis-Jutz Community Resource Development Specialist Gene Mohling County Extension Education Director Iowa State University and U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, and disability. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM rl 0,15,99 IP4 m, Date: October 12, 1999 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Pending Development Issues An application submitted by Southpointe Partners to rezone 2.72 acres from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-5) zone for property located at the north side of Rohret Road west of Highway 218. An application submitted by Arlington L.C. to rezone 11.79 acres from Low Density Multi- Family Residential (RM-12) to Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-12) zone for property located at the east end of Court Street. jw/mem/sa-develop.doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: October 14, 1999 City Council City Manager Council/Airport Subcommittee Meeting of September 30 At the September 30 meeting of the City Council/Airport Subcommittee, a number of issues were discussed with respect to plans for development of the north commercial area (NCA), continued implementation of the Airport Master Plan, history and policy relating to airport operating at capital budget subsidies, and in general a review of many issues that have evolved over the last few years as it relates to airport financing. The expectation on the part of the City Council as it relates to the airport's ability to provide for the cost of operations without City property tax subsidy was discussed in some detail. I believe the Airport Commission shares a similar goal with the Council, that being no property tax subsidy for the airport. Discussion involved a review of the City's historical position as it relates to airport operating subsidies. The planning and engineering of the NCA is about to conclude. It was understood that the lease calculations would provide for full recovery of the funds for capital investment advanced by City sources. That is, if the road and related improvements in the NCA were to cost $1 million, the approximately 50 acres of land located within this commercial area would need to provide financing at $20,000 per acre in order to retire the City's capital investment. The length of time for retirement of this capital investment was not discussed; however, traditionally our general obligation debt for such a project would be a ten-year amortization period. In order for the project to proceed it will be necessary to conclude the final financing relationship between the City and the Airport Commission interest perhaps through some sort of memorandum of understanding between the City Council and the Airport Commission. Another discussion involved the City's share of the implementation cost of the airport master plan. In very rough numbers it has been estimated that the Airport Master Plan, not including the north commercial area, will cost approximately $10 million to implement. It is assumed that the federal government will pay 90% of these costs ($9 million) and the City's share of the cost will be $1 million, likely to be raised by way of debt financing. It had been my understanding that the City Council's policy is that the $1 million City commitment to the plan was an obligation to the City's general debt service fund. Therefore the airport would not be required to finance these master plan costs and thereby substantially increase its needed property tax subsidy. The current property tax subsidy for the airport is an operating subsidy only and does not involve debt payments or capital expenses related to the Airport Master Plan. There was some interest in making amendments to the airport comprehensive plan, notably the possibility of allowing the north-south 17/35 runway to remain open. This would have an effect on the overall cost for airport capital and operating budgets as well as the master plan. It is understood that the north-south runway would be a City/Airport expense, that is the FAA would not share in these costs. It was discussed that the possibility of the income from the NCA may be sufficient in order to allow the north-south runway to remain open. A detailed pro forma statement on the possible income, timing of that income, and other related factors will need to be prepared in order to determine whether there is sufficient resources to finance the Enterprise Funds/Airport Subsidy October 14, 1999 Page 2 continuation of that runway as well as address other policy issues such as elimination of tax subsidy. A formal/official definition of the City's participation in the operations of the airport through subsidies and debt financing has not been confirmed and therefore points to the need for a memorandum of understanding. It was understood the cost of the airport terminal renovation, which was approximately $700,000, is also a matter of City capital financing and financed through the City's general debt service fund. This project cost has not been incorporated into the airport's current operating subsidy. Other projects such as aircraft hangars are financed from internal loans for the cost of construction and the lease payments are to be equal to the amortization of the debt for these hangars. This expense item should not increase the City's/Airport's operating subsidy and is not intended to place financial burden including lost opportunity (interest income) on the City for advancing cash for these projects. Each project is subject to evaluation to determine its merit and whether it can be financed by internal loans. Our water, sewer, parking, landfill, and refuse enterprise funds are required to pay for all costs associated with their operations and capital finance. Rates for such services are to be established accordingly. The transit fund is subsidized by property taxes as is the airport. The purpose of this memo is to quickly summarize issues discussed and to confirm the current City/Airport position. A detailed agreement, I believe, remains important to our collective understanding and responsibilities. cc: Ron O'Neil Karin Franklin Chuck Schmadeke jw/mem/sa-airpor~.doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 14, 1999 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: September Parking Usage The following is the parking usage comparison for September 1999 vs. September 1998: System wide hourly parking: Up 2% - $195,404 for 1999; $191,145 for 1998 Street meters: Down 3% - $54,124 for 1999; $55,601 for 1998. Majority of the change was due to removal of meters on Iowa Avenue. Metered parking lots: Up 11% - $6,711 for 1999; $6,039 for 1998. Burlington Street Lot, Market Street Lot, and Recreation Center Lot were up from 18% to 20%. Shumann Lot was down 18%. Chauncey Swan Ramp: Up 6% - $5,668 for 1999; $5,351 for 1998. This was very favorable considering reduction in parking spaces for the general public by providing parking for the Ecumenical Towers and the Sr. Center and the relocation of 16 Civic Center permit holders. Linn Street Lot: Up 6% - $13,452 for 1999; $12,687 for 1998. Dubuque Street Ramp: Down 2% - $37,936 for 1999; $38,709 for 1998. The attributing factor appears to be a reduction in Park and Shop (down 15%) and City Plaza Hotel guests (down 38%). Capitol Street Ramp: Up 7% - $77,514 for 1999; $72,759 for 1998. The attributing factor appears to be a reduction in Park and Shop - down 11% ($6,798 for 1999; $7,596 for 1998). In summary, overall differences are still due to reduction in the Park and Shop program and City Plaza Hotel guests, although the hourly parking revenue for both Capitol and Dubuque Street ramps show a gain of 9%. mg~memos~npkg.doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: October 14, 1999 City Council Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorney Liquor Licenses The City Council has recently asked whether the City can limit the number of liquor licenses it issues. The answer is no. Iowa Code Section 123.32(2) provides: "There is no limit upon the number of liquor control licenses, retail wine permits, or retail beer permits which may be approved for issuance by local authorities." The State Alcoholic Beverages Division interprets this to mean that the City cannot limit the number of such permits if the applicant meets all the requirements set out by code. If the concentration of establishments selling alcohol is shown to be harmful to the public safety, health and welfare, the City could, with zoning, limit the number of such establishments or their locations or proximity to each other. Such a zoning law, however, would have to be studied and substantiated. As we have previously informed you the City can take enforcement action (i.e. civil penalty, suspension, revocation) against licensees who have violated their duty to exercise reasonable care to ascertain whether a person being served is under the legal age. I have attached a copy of Assistant City Attorney Andy Matthews' memo of April 29, 1999 which addresses this issue. Attachment cc: Steve Atkins Dale Helling Marian Karr Karin Franklin Sarah Holecek Andy Matthews eleanorlmem/liquor.doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM O4-30-9] Date: To: From: Re: April 29, 1999 City Council Andrew Matthews, Assistant City Attorney Liquor Licenses and Permits: Civil Penalties, Suspensions, and Revocations for Serving Alcohol to Persons Under Legal Age (PAULA) Council members have expressed an interest in reviewing and discussing the statutory provisions pertaining to liquor licenses and permits as they relate to civil penalties, suspensions, and revocations for serving alcohol to persons under the legal age, and the enforcement mechanisms available to Council. This memo will summarize the law relating to such liquor licenses and permits, focusing on civil penalties, suspensions, and revocations, and will identify enforcement or compliance mechanisms available to City Council for such violations. SUMMARY Liquor licensees, permittees, and their employees are required by law to exercise reasonable care to ascertain whether a person is under the legal age, before selling, supplying or permitting any person to consume any alcoholic beverage, wine, or beer. Failure to do so can subject the licensee, permittee, or their employees to criminal sanctions, civil penalty, license or permit suspension, or revocation. The City can act as local authority to conduct a hearing as to whether such licensee or permittee, or their employees violated their duty to exercise reasonable care to ascertain whether a person is under the legal age, and may suspend, or revoke the offender's license or permit or impose a civil penalty for violation of this obligation. DISCUSSION The City Code has incorporated by reference the applicable provisions of chapter 123 of the Code of Iowa, entitled "Alcohol Beverage Control Act", pertaining to licenses, permits, penalties, suspension, and revocations, as well as the provisions relating to possession of alcohol by persons under the legal age. A brief summary of the applicable provisions follows. A. POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL UNDER LEGAL AGE Section 4-5-4 of the City Code, entitled "Persons Under the Legal Age", incorporates the provisions of Chapter 123, Code of Iowa. The relevant section of the Code of Iowa is section 123.47 and generally provides that a person under the legal age who purchases or attempts to purchase or possesses alcohol commits a simple misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $100 for a first offense. A second or subsequent offense constitutes a serious misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $200 and the suspension of a person's motor vehicle operating privileges for a period not to exceed one year. Since the City can only prosecute simple misdemeanors, any 2 subsequent violations must be charged under state law and prosecuted by the County as serious misdemeanors. Section 123.49(2)(h) of the Code of Iowa provides that a person or club holding a liquor control license or retail wine or beer permit and that person's or club's agents or employees shall not sell, give, or otherwise supply any alcoholic beverage, wine, or beer to any person, knowing or failing to exercise reasonable care to ascertain whether the person is under legal age, or permit any person, knowing or failing to exercise reasonable care to ascertain whether the person is under legal age, to consume any alcoholic beverage, wine, or beer. Pursuant to section 123.50(1 ) of the Code of Iowa, a violation of this provision constitutes a simple misdemeanor punishable as a scheduled violation under section 805.8(10)(a) Code of Iowa, which is a $1,500 fine for licensee or permittee, and a $500 fine for a person who is employed by a licensee or a permittee. B. CIVIL PENALTIES INCIDENT TO CRIMINAL CONVICTION In addition to the criminal provisions concerning sales to and possession by under age' persons, under the Code of Iowa, there are various administrative provisions and sanctions related to sales to persons under the legal age, including civil penalties, suspensions, and revocation provisions. Section 123.50(3) of the Code of Iowa provides that if any licensee, wine permittee, beer permittee, or employee of such licensee or permittee is convicted of a violation of section 123.49(2)(h), the administrator or local authority (i.e. the City) shall, in addition to criminal penalties fixed for violations of this section, upon a first conviction, assess a civil penalty of $500. Upon a second conviction within a period of two years, the violator's liquor control license, wine permit, or beer permit shall be suspended for a period of 30 days, and a civil penalty of $1,500 shall be assessed. Upon a third conviction within a period of three years, the violator's liquor control license, wine permit or beer permit shall be suspended for a period of 60 days, and a civil penalty assessed in the amount of $1,500. Upon a fourth conviction within three years, the violator's liquor control license, wine permit, or beer permit shall be revoked. Because the administrative penalty is mandated by statute based on a conviction of the licensee, permittee, or employee, the local authority is not required to hold a hearing but may by resolution impose the administrative sanction although it is recommended that some notice and hearing provision be utilized and provided to the licensee or permittee. These "graduated" penalties under section 123.50(3) are dependant on PAULA prosecutions initiated by the County, as section 123.50 contemplates convictions in violation of section 123.49(2)(h) of the Code of Iowa, not the City Code. C. CIVIL/ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES WITHOUT CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS To further complicate this maze of statutory provisions pertaining to licensees, permittees, and their employees' sale of alcohol to persons under the legal age, Code of Iowa section 123.39(1 )(c) provides that a criminal conviction is not a prerequisite to suspension, revocation, or imposition of a civil penalty pursuant to section 123.39. Thus, even without a conviction of a licensee, permittee, or their employee for selling to persons under the legal age, or permitting such persons under the legal age to possess or consume alcohol, if the division or local authority can establish a violation of section 123.49(2)(b), i.e. that the licensee, permittee, or employee knew or failed to exercise reasonable care to ascertain whether the person is under legal age, then the administrator or local authority shall impose a civil penalty in the amount of $300 in lieu of suspension of a license or permit for a first offense. Local authorities retain civil penalties collected under this provision if the proceeding is conducted by the local authority. Subsequent violations under Section 123.39 of the Code of Iowa can result in suspension of a license or permit for a period not to exceed one year, revocation of the license or permit, or imposition of civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 per violation. However, any determination by a local authority is subject to administrative appeal to the Alcoholic Beverages Division, where a new and separate full hearing would be provided. A licensee or permittee may seek judicial review of the local authority's or administrator's decision to the district court in accordance with Chapter 17A of the Code of Iowa. There are of course, "stay" provisions which if requested and granted, allow continued operation of an establishment during the appeals process and serve to stay any penalties imposed by the local authority. Section 123.40 of the Code of Iowa provides that any liquor control licensee, wine permittee, or beer permittee whose license or permit is revoked under. chapter 123 shall not thereafter be permitted to hold a liquor control license, wine permit, or beer permit in the State of Iowa for a period of two years from the date of revocation. If the license or permit is revoked, the premises which had been covered by the licensee or permit shall not be relicensed for one year. Should the Council wish that a more active enforcement effort be pursued against licensees, permittees, and their employees as noted above, administrative action on the part of the Council is authorized by law. The City Council could hold a public hearing, preceded by appropriate resolution and written notice to the licensee or permittee, pursuant to section 123.39 of the Code of Iowa, with respect to possible civil penalty, suspension, or revocation to be taken against the licensee or permittee for selling, giving, or otherwise supplying alcohol to any person, knowing or failing to take reasonable care to ascertain whether the person is under legal age. Appropriate personnel from the Police Department could present a summary of the facts or evidence supporting such violations of the Code provisions with respect to sales to under age persons, and that such licensee, permittee, or their employee failed to exercise reasonable care to ascertain whether the person was under legal age. Council, following such a hearing, if warranted by the evidence, could determine a violation occurred and the Council could pass a resolution finding such violations and impose a civil penalty, suspension, or revocation as provided in Chapter 123 in the Code of Iowa. Please let me know if you have any questions. CC: Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney Steve Atkins, City Manager Dale Helling, Asst. City Manager R.J. Winkelhake, Police Chief Madan Karr, City Clerk eleanor~mem\under21 .doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: October 14, 1999 City Council ~ Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney Research regarding regulation of "camping" in vehicles on public streets As directed, this office is currently researching the issue of the City's ability to regulate "camping" or sleeping in vehicles parked on public streets. Regulating the types of activities that may occur in a private automobile which is legally parked on a public street is a very complex issue involving a number of constitutional considerations and civil rights such as equal protection, due process, cruel and unusual punishment, malicious abuse of process, unlawful searches and seizures, the right to privacy, the "right to be let alone", and the right to travel. Additionally, if such a regulation is to be developed, it must be carefully crafted in light of recent cases involving laws attempting to regulate disturbing behavior but which overreach and thereby criminalize harmless behavior and impinge on personal liberties. For instance, the recent U.S. Supreme Court opinion in City of Chicago v. Morales, (No. 97-1211, June 10, 1999) struck down Chicago's Gang Congregation Ordinance which prohibited criminal street gang members from loitering in public places as a violation of due process in that it criminalized a great deal of harmless behavior and was an arbitrary restriction on personal liberties. In sum, as we are attempting to address the many complex issues involved in this question, further work is necessary before we can present a comprehensive memo to the Council regarding our findings and recommendations. CC: Steve Atkins Dale Helling Marian Karr Sarah Holecek City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: October 14, 1999 Mayor and City Council Marian K. Karr City Clerk Council Work Session, September 13, 1999 Council: Lehman, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef Staff: Arkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Tapes: Reel 99-85, Side 2; 99-89, 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: MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 28 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, TO ALLOW BANNER SIGNS IN SHOPPING CENTERS. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 28 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO HOME OCCUPATIONS. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 28 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, TO ALLOW PUBLIC UTILITIES IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES. D. ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-8). AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY PLAN FOR 24 TOWNHOUSE-STYLE DWELLING UNITS FOR APPROXIMATELY 7.72 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BARRINGTON ROAD AND HUNTINGTON DRIVE. (Windsor Ridge Part 13/REZ99-0007) (FIRST CONSIDERATION) ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 7.46 ACRES FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-8) AND THE APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY OPDH PLAN FOR 72 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS WITHIN THE WINDSOR RIDGE SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT THE Council Work Session September 13, 1999 Page 2 EAST TERMINUS OF COURT STREET. (Windsor Ridge Part 12/REZ99-0006) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Fe ORDINANCE VACATING AN APPROXIMATE 7.720 SQUARE FOOT UNIMPROVED PORTION OF VIRGINIA DRIVE LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 2 AND 14 OF NORTH HILLS SUBDIVISION IMMFDIATELY NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF VIRGINIA DRIVE AND RIDGEWOOD LANE. (VAC87-0001) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) g. ORDINANCF AMENDING TITLE 14. CHAPTER 6. ZONING. BY ADDING A DEFINITION OF "ADULT BUSINESS" AND CHANGING SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN ADULT BUSINESSES AND OTHER USES. (PASS AND ADOPT) H. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14. CHAPTER 6. ZONING. TO ALLOW OFF-STREET PARKING ON A SEPARATE LOT IN A DIFFERENT ZONE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. (PASS AND ADOPT) RECOMMENDATION TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON A REQUEST SUBMITTED BY ALLAN AND JENNIFER BERGER FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A VETERINARY CLINIC AS A HOME BUSINESS AT 3005 HIGHWAY 1 NE IN JOHNSON COUNTY (Berger). Franklin stated traffic concerns in the county associated with home occupations were considered versus city concerns of home occupations fitting into residential areas. Council expressed an interest in discussing on-site employee issues further at the public hearing. REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS (AGENDA #6 - PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS...IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING PROJECT, PHASE I) In response to Kubby, Public Works Director Schmadeke stated the facilities have been designed so that the scale fits into the area and the hazardous waste building is moved adjacent to the office building. (AGENDA #7 - PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS...WETHERBY PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT) In response to Vanderhoef, City Manager Atkins stated that residents of the area have been informed that a "burn-off' will have to occur for prairie plantings to thrive and in the past notices have been distributed in the area prior to the "burn-off". (AGENDA #14 - ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8 ENTITLED" POLICE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "ANIMAL CONTROL.") In response to Council, City Attorney stated the ordinance was clarifying the City's present policy on invisible fencing. The City Manager was directed to conform Coralville's awareness of the ordinance. MARKFTING OF TOWER PLACE AND PARKING COMMERCIAL SPACES (IP1 of 9/10 packet) Council directed the City Manager to proceed as outlined. Council Work Session September 13, 1999 Page 3 STAFF ACTION: Resolution and agreement to be on September 28th Council agenda. (Atkins) NEAR SOUTHSIDE COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION PLAN (Agenda Item #3e(1 )) Economic Development Planner Schoon and PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Council directed staff to change the time frame for the urban revitalization plan to designate the area as an urban revitalization area until December 31, 2009. CLOSURE OF ALLEY COURT AND LINN (Consent Calendar #3g(5) and (9)) PW Director Schmadeke reviewed plans for use of right-of-way in connection with construction of a building at the corner of Linn and Court Streets noting the east building wall is flush with the west alley property line. Also present for discussion: Mid-American Energy representative Terry Smith; Knutson Construction representative Nicholas Grunzweig, Jr.; Atty. Jay Honohan, representing properties on the east side of the alley; and Gene Kroeger, developer. Construction of the building would involve removing the utility poles and undergrounding the utilities from eastside of the alley to permit closure of 10 feet of the alley right-of-way and provide adequate vehicular passage. In addition work in the alley would involve installation of a storm sewer, and resurfacing the alley. Council directed staff to meet with property owners and present options prior to consideration of the necessary resolutions. STAFF ACTION: Meeting held with involved individuals and agreement reached. Resolutions approving closure of the alley and use of Court and Linn Streets right-of- ways to be on September 28 agenda. (Schmadeke) APPOINTMENTS: Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - No applicants, readvertise COUNCIL TIME (IP10 of 9/3 packet - Highway Corridor Improvement Project) In response to Thornberry, PW Director Schmadeke stated there would be two travel lanes and then an asphalt shoulder similar to the Highway 1/North Dodge Improvements. 2. In response to Thornberry, PW Director Schmadeke stated he would check on large holes on the right-hand side of Dubuque Road near Moss Dairy. 3. (IP17 of 9/10 packet - Iowa Avenue Streetscape Information Session) It was agreed that fewer than four Council would be attending the session. Concerning a request from the Johnson County Task Force of the Heritage Agency on Aging to attend a meeting on September 27, Council agreed that the Mayor would send a letter that Council Members Champion and Norton would be attending. 5. Thornberry noted the letter from Steve & Julie Fortmann and phone calls regarding problems associated with the skateboard park at Mercer Park. City Atty. Dilkes stated there Council Work Session September 13, 1999 Page 4 is a meeting scheduled later in the month to discuss the issues, and the City Manager urged citizens to write down their concerns and send them to the Parks & Recreation Commission for input. 6. O'Donnell stated the Terrill Mill parking lot is being used a storage lot on week-ends. Staff is aware of the problem and will report back. Vanderhoef noted an earlier letter regarding security doors and lights for rental properties. The City Manager stated the HIS staff had recommended against the security door but would report back on the light question. 8. (IP17 of 9/3 packet - Gallo's 1999 Service Report) Vanderhoef suggested sending a copy of the report to the organization that help fund the unit. 9. Vanderhoef stated an interest in investigating the purchase of the cotton candy machine from the Drollinger family in addition to the rides being discussed at City Park. 10. In response to Norton, City Clerk Karr reported staff was preparing an ordinance for the September 28 agenda eliminating employee affidavits from the Cigarette Education Chapter of the City Code. 11. (Consent Calendar #3g(7) - camping on city streets) Council directed the City Attorney to research the matter. 12. In response to Norton, there was not a majority of Council interested in pursuing banning underage drinkers from entering a bar after a certain hour. 13. In response to Norton, City Manager Atkins stated the parking spaces would be stripped on Iowa Avenue later in the month. Thornberry raised concerns on the stripping of Highway 6 and Riverside Drive, 14. In response to Norton, the City Manager stated Council and Airport Commission representatives would be meeting soon on the north commercial area. 15. Mayor Lehman stated he and Council Member O'Donnell would be meeting with County representatives to review the fringe area agreement. 16. Council agreed to Members Champion and O'Donnell attending the joint funding hearings. 17. In response to Champion, Council requested a list of issues being discussed with County and Senior Center representatives, and a review of a draft at a later time. 18. A majority of Council was not interested in charging for hanging of United Way banners on City poles, noting the various banners were great community pride promotions and a charge policy should not be implemented. Adjourned: 9:10 p.m. clerk\rain\9-13-99.doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM 10-15-99 IPIO DATE: TO: FROM: RE: October 13, 1999 Mayor and City Council Madan K. Karr, City Clerk Human Rights Breakfast Please let me know if you are interested in attending the breakfast, Thursday, October 28, 7:30 a.m., Wayne Richey Ballroom, Iowa Memorial Union. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: Iowa City Housing Recently, the Department of Housing and Urban Development presented to the Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) the Certificate of Excellence in Management Operations. This award is based on the ICHA's achieving the "high performer designation" for the public housing program. This designation not only recognizes excellent performance but is an important criteria in any competitive grants sought from HUD. Maggie Grosvenor, Housing Administrator; Deb Briggs, Public Housing Coordinator; and Bob Shaver, Maintenance have done an outstanding job. jw/mem/db~hud.doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 14, 1999 To; Steve Atkins, City Manager From: Rick Fosse, City Engineer ::~"~( Re: Iowa Avenue Bridge Inspection During the week of October 25th we will be inspecting the bottom of the arches of the Iowa Avenue Bridge for delaminating concrete and chloride content. To do this we will need to rent a specialized truck from Lexington, Kentucky. To lower our cost we will be splitting the expense with the City of Burlington and Johnson County who will be performing similar inspections. This will reduce our rental cost to about $2,250. Chuck Schmadeke Denny Gannon City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: October 11, 1999 Steve Arkins Kim JohnsonNy~ Re: Agenda Items The following are costs associated with Capital Improvement Projects being presented for acceptance at the October 19th Council meeting: 1) WooIf Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Project Contractor.' Iowa Bridge & Culvert · Project Estimated Cost: · Project Bid Received: · Project Actual Cost: · Federal Funding Received $ 1,202,533.30 $ 1,126,188.73 $ 1,269,235.53 $ 692,523.27 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 12, 1999 To: Steve Atkins From: Chuck Schmadeke Re: Water Plant and Well Houses Cost Estimate ~1 The cost estimate submitted by Howard R. Green Company for the water facility project to be bid on December 7, 1999 is $32,894,000. Please note the project to be bid involves several elements in addition to the water treatment plant. By incorporating these elements into one project, we believe we improve our bidding prospects and fulfill other related City Council policies, such as elements of the water works park. The water plant site improvements include grading, landscaping, a park entrance, and a park shelter. The $32,894,000 estimate contains the following elements: 10-15-99 IP14 Water Treatment Plant Estimate Prepared in 3anuary 1999 6% Construction inflation for 1999 Standby Generation This item was added as a result of the 3une :[998 storm when the City water plant was without electric power for an extended period of time and we realized the necessity of maintaining a continuous public water supply Water Plant Site Improvements (Listed above) Subtota/ Illlater P/ant 27,773,000 1,665,000 1,000,000 332,000 3~77~000 Well House and Sand Pit Pump Station Upper Terminus Estimate prepared in 1995 6% Construction inflation for 1999 (Construction costs remained relatively unchanged between :[995 and 1999) Larger and variable speed pumps, and larger discharge piping as a result of increased yield (yield increased from an estimated 7.4 mgd to and actual 16.6 mgd) Limestone Well House Exterior Subtotal l/Yell Houses :[,202,000 72,000 600,000 250,000 2124000 TOTAL PROJECT COST ESTIMATE $3489~000 Public Works will be present at the City Council Work Session on October :[8th to discuss this project in detail. Date: To: From: Re: City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM 0-15-99 IP15 October 12, 1999 City Council ,/'/' Doug Ripley, Traffic Engineering Planner Friendship Street Traffic Calming Survey Results Recently 204 surveys were sent out to Friendship Street residents and surrounding neighbors asking if they would like to see the proposed traffic calming project installed. The project consisted of installing and marking a raised crosswalk between the two sides of Court Hill Park. This project was developed through neighborhood meetings. Of the 204 surveys, 109 (53%) were returned. Of the 109, 51% of the residents favored the proposal and 49% did not. Since the neighborhood traffic calming process is based on neighborhood involvement and neighborhood support, I do not recommend proceeding with the installation. Responses to the survey were mixed. Many of the "no" votes cited concerns for emergency response and would prefer additional traffic control and increased police enforcement instead. If you would like to discuss the results in more detail, I can attend a future work session. If you have specific questions please call me at 356-5254. cc: Steve Atkins, City Manager Karin Franklin, Director of Planning & Community Development Chuck Schmadeke, Director of Public Works Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney Andy Rocca, Fire Chief Jeff Davidson, Transportation Planner Rick Fosse, City Engineer Pat Harney, Field Operations Marcia Klingaman, Associate Planner jw/mem/dr-friends.doc October 12, 1999 CITY OF I0 WA CITY Re: Results of Traffic Calming Proposal on Friendship Street Dear Friendship Street Neighbor: Thank you for taking the time to complete the traffic calming survey I recently sent you with a proposal for a raised crosswalk between the north and south sides of Court Hill Park. I sent out 204 surveys and 109 (53%) were returned. Of the 109, 51% of you favored the proposal and 49% did not. Since the neighborhood traffic calming program is based on neighborhood involvement and neighborhood support, the results would not indicate wide support for the project. Therefore, I will send a memo to the City Council explaining why installation of the raised crosswalk is not recommended. If you feel strongly the City Council should consider installing the raised crosswalk, please do not hesitate to contact Council members directly or send letters to their attention. You only need to send one copy and it will be copied for all Council members. I appreciate you taking the time to complete the survey. If you would like to discuss the results in more detail please call me at 356-5254. Sincerely, Doug~ipley JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner cc: City Council City Manager Marcia Klingaman, Neighborhood Services Planner Jeff Davidson, Assistant Director, Department of Planning and Community Development jw/ltr/dr-fdend.doc 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240-1826 · (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 356-5009 DATE: TO: FROM: RE: City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM October 12, 1999 City Council and City Manager (~ ~ Steve Nasby, Community Development Coordinato 1~ Update on the Community Housing Forum Recommendations As you may recall, the Community Housing. Forum recommendations were adopted by the City Council in November 1997. This is the fourth comprehensive update on the status of the Community Housing Forum strategies. Included is an update on the Funding Mechanisms and all of the Development and Regulatory Measures you approved in the report. Combination Mortgage and Rehabilitation Loan Program (Combo Program) We have met with lenders, realtors and private housing inspectors to forrealize this program. All parties have worked jointly on developing the guidelines that will be used by the lenders participating in the Combo Program. To date. we have nearly $3.000.000 in financial commitments from five local lenders. Several other banks have expressed an interest in the program but have not yet made a firm commitment. This commitment is in excess of our goal of one to two million dollars to initiate the program as outlined in the Community Housing Forum Report. Approximately 30 households can be assisted with this funding level. A brochure highlighting the program has been developed and about 600 have been distributed to the participating banks and realtors. For your information I have attached a copy of the brochure for the Combo Program. Low Interest General Obligation Bond Program In November 1997 the Council approved this program for up to $1,400,000 of General Obligation bonds to provide permanent financing for qualified projects. There is a $700,000 financing cap on any individual project. The program requires that 20% of the units in a project be affordable to households earning below 30% of median income, without using any other form of rental assistance (e.g. Section 8). As a result of our outreach efforts we have met with several developers who have indicated an interest in the program. At the present time we are awaiting financial information from one of the interested developers. We will continue to market the G.O. Bond Program to developers with the goal of having a viable project approved by the end of 1999. Affordable Housing Funding Pool The purpose of the funding pool is to allow the City the ability to respond to affordable housing proposals and opportunities throughout the year and not just during the annual CDBG and HOME allocation process. Council approved using $150,000 of General Fund money and $50,000 in HOME funds to implement the Affordable Housing Funding Pool. In the first funding round of this program (October 1998), we had a very short timeline to advertise the program and make it available to developers. Consequently, we received only one application for funding. The proposal submitted did not meet the Affordable Housing Funding Pool Funding Program criteria and it was denied by the HCDC. To open up the program to more projects we have made the funding available throughout the year with a blackout period during CDBG and HOME allocation period. This would mean the funding would be available to developers for eight months (May to December). A brochure for this program is currently being developed. Despite our efforts to promote the program we have had only one request for information so far in 1999. Due to pending changes in the Iowa Finance Authority's administration of the Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) program we may be discussing with HCDC possible changes to this program that change it from a "gap financing" program to a "seed" program. By making this change we may be able to assist developers in leveraging the LIHTC monies. Housing Rehabilitation Program Expansion In September 1998 the Community Development Division received a grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) for $120,000 to expand the rehab program. Eleven projects have been completed and several more are underway. Community Housing Linked Deposit Program It was determined that this program would not be a viable option at this time. Staff recommends that this strategy continue to be set aside and considered when interest rates are higher making subsidized construction financing more desirable for developers and builders interested in building affordable housing. First Home Program The Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) recommended $30,000, in FY99, to continue our down payment assistance program. This level of funding will assist at least 10 homebuyers. To date, five households have received assistance. Development and Regulatory Measures Council directed staff to move forward with the following Development and Regulatory Measures strategies: 1 ) Small Lot Zoning, 2) Reduction of Lot Widths, 3) Reducing Infrastructure Cost, 4) Fast Track for Affordable Housing, 5) Density Bonuses for Affordable Developments 6) Neotraditional Development and 7) Study to Analyze the Development Code. As previously discussed, many of these strategies will be incorporated into the Pennisula site development. Staff will report back to Council on these strategies as they are introduced. The study to analyze the development code is one of the recommendations from the Development and Regulatory Measures subcommittee that is currently moving forward. A Request for Proposals (RFP) has been sent out to a number of private consultants. The purpose of the RFP is to identify available consulting services and to determine cost. Responses to the RFP are due in November. We expect the consultant to perform the code diagnosis work and recognize potential cost in the development and regulatory process affecting housing affordability. Depending on the outcome of the code diagnosis, additional consultant services may be needed for code amendments or/and reformatting the existing code. Many of the Community Housing Forum strategies have been implemented and are underway. Staff will continue reporting to the City Council (every six months) and to all of the Community Housing Forum participants (annually). If you have any questions regarding the Community Housing Forum strategies, please contact me at 356-5248 or e-mail at steven_nasby@iowa- city.org. Date: October 4, 1999 To: Kevin O'Malley, Acting Director of Finance Joe Fow!er, Director of Parking & Transit From: Lin~ Human Services Coordinator Re: Free Bus Ticket Program For the first quarter of FY00 (July, August, and September 1999) the City of Iowa City dispensed 3,055 tickets to human service agencies through its Free Bus Ticket Program. The totals, by agency, were: Crisis Center Department of Human Services . Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) Emergency Housing Project (EHP) 115 Work Force Center (formerly Job Service) 125 Neighborhood Centers: Broadway 40 Pheasant Ridge 40 Vocational Rehabilitation Services 50 Nest of Johnson County 20 Veteran Affairs 20 Year t Date First July Augu~ September Qua~er 325 325 325 975 220 220 220 660 0 90 100 190 975 600 190 115 115 345 345 125 125 375 375 40 40 120 120 40 40 120 120 50 50 150 150 20 20 60 60 20 20 60 60 TOTAL 955 1,045 1,055 3,055 3,055 The tickets dispensed in the first quarter were numbered 65426-67500; 072001-073970; 126001- 126010. Please contact me at x5242 if you have any questions or concerns. cc: Jeff Davidson City Council jccOghS~"nem~bustix.dOC Council on Disability Rights and Education MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 5, 1999 - 11:00 a.m. LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM - CIVIC CENTER - 410 E. WASHINGTON STREET Present: Keith Ruff, Dale Helling Correspondence was received prior to the meeting from Len Sandler and Jan Gorman, stating they had conflicts in scheduling which precluded their attendance. Both agreed that dissolving the CDRE and pursuing its goals through other means is appropriate at this time. Since there was no formal action creating the CDRE, no formal action was deemed necessary to dissolve it. It was agreed that no further meetings will be scheduled and the CDRE will cease to function. Ruff noted that it could be resurrected and restructured in the future if issues arise which may prompt people to reinstitute the organization. All who have participated or shown interest in the past are encouraged to remain active in matters concerning disability issues. The mission of the CDRE can be pursued in a variety of ways either through individual efforts and/or involvement with existing organizations and advocacy groups in the community. Thanks to all those who have joined with us and aided in the things we have accomplished during the five-year history of the CDRE. - Keith Ruff mgr/asst/cdrel 0-5.rnin ~i~y emp/oyees! C'omejoin yo~/~ cou/odcers in t/~e: 10-15-99 IP19 4'" Annual Leaf Rakin9 Project November 12 & ] 3, ] 999 .,,a volunteer project to rake the lawns of senior citizens in Iowa City. How can you help your neighbors, meet new people, and get fresh air and exercise at the same time? Sign up for the 4t' Annual Leaf Rake Day. Let's make this year's crew the biggest yet! Come join your fellow employees as we build on a tradition - Leaf Rake Day! Last year the Friday afternoon shifts proved to be very popular so we are continuing that option this year. Talk to any veteran of Leaf Rake Day to hear how much fun it is, and how much the senior citizens appreciate our help in getting their lawns ready for winter. Family and friends are welcome! Please note: Those wishing to volunteer Friday afternoon must use accumulated leave and get approval from your supervisor in advance to ensure work coverage. Clockwise from lower left: Steve Roberts (Govt. Bldgs,); Hope and Cindy Coffin (Recreation); Sam and l_iz Osborne (Planningl; Libby Shannon (Document Services) and Rob; Judd Yetley (Forestry); and Pat Johnston (Recreation). Comments from Past Leaf Rakers: "The people we raked for were really appreciative and were apologizing that they couldn't do the work themselves. They sent us a Christmas card thanking us!" Liz Osborne, Planning "Good program-looking forward to next year." Mike Moran, Recreation "Good program-worth an hour or t~wo to help others out." Doug Ripley, Planning "Helping our neighbors is always time well spent, and this is a great opportunity to do just that." Sondrae Fort, City C!erk's Office "It's fun working with employees you don't know as well, and a good way to get to know them," Cyndi Sheets, Finance To Volunteer: bclleafrake/~yer. cdr Access the Leaf Rake Daywebsite on Webster or call Barb Coffey at x5061 (pressO ifyou getvoice mail) orjoyce Carroll atx5100 by Mort., Oct. 18, 1999. Volunteers will be contacted with more details closer to the date. cProlpost ~lon cTl,)t~itmore anc[ 1999 c7~ Office of cSludanl'~i~obih'/._t/ cSat?$fi~ MANAGER'S OFFICE inoffe ~ou to ~ttend t~e ~actaI 90~s gear recap/ion and a~ad ceremon~ in ~onor of/~e ~999 rec~ients of the ~ao/d ~raoe~n ~cbo/arsb~ c~rlan ~. 9tiller 57Ilaxandar ~. ct)bllltps Gbrtalopbar ~. c3mlt 9'(oretuber 7, 7999 Ceremony begins at ,47,'30 a.m. ~uncb bg~t a/~:30p. m. Green ~ %udb ~oor, ~eoitt GnterJbr ~nioersity ~doancement ~c3c'7.,K'P to 335-7462 b,.q ©ctober ~Z 7999 (2eservations or regrets, fieaSe) 9na}biduaZs tobo need accommodahbna to a/tend tbi~ avert/~bodd contad dcZ)~ at 335-1469 e CSA Inc., Dayton, OH Pdnted In USA DSN. 10002 ~College Lettent Johnson Cotm~ /IOWA Jonathan Jordahl, Chair Charles D. Duffy Michael E. Lehman Sally Stutsman Carol Thompson BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda Boardroom ' 2nd FlOor Johnson County Administration Building 913 South Dubuque Street ' Iowa ,City, Iowa 52240 October 14, 1999 1. Call to order 5: 30 p.m. FORMAL MEETING 2. Action re: 3. Action re: claims formal minutes of October 4. Action re: payroll, authorizations !; 5. Business from the Planning and Zoning Administrator a) b) Discussion/action re>, :setting a work session for Conditional Use Permit revisions and Agricultural Residential (AR) zoning classification. ,, :. ,,.. ,.. . .... ~;:. Motion setting public hearing for various zonings and plattings. Other 913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, SUITE 201 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-4207 TEL: (319) 356-6000 FAX: (319) 354-4213 18/13/99 0B:~1:01 319-3~4-4213 I09~ CITV CLERE Page Agenda 10-14-99 Page 2 Business from the County Auditor a) b) c) Action re: ' permits Action re: reports 1. Treasurer' s semi-annual report. ,. '. 2. County Auditor's 1 st quarterly report of fees collected 3. Clerk' s 'September ,monthly report . Other , :.; -:. -:. ..... ' ', , 7. Business from the County Attorney a) Other 8. 5:45 p.m. - Public Hearing 'on Platting application: a) Discussion/action re: the following Platting application: Application S9841 of Gateway Ltd., signed by Jerry Eyman, reques~g prel'~m3m'.ary and. final plat approval of Gateway Second Addition, a subdivision' 'located. in the SW ¼ of Section 5; Township. 79 Ng,rth; Ringe 5 'West of the 54 P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a l-lot, 15.0 acre, commercial subdivision, located on the north side of Herbert Hoover Highway SE, approx~,'.mate!y ~ ~mi,'le west of the Herbert Hoover Highway and 1- 80 intersection m Scott Twp.). In conjunction with this application, an application SP17 for a site plan approval will also be heard. a) Dis.cussion/ac,tion re: . =Road Impr:,ovemem Contract. b) Discussion/aCtion're: SP17 Site Plan approval for Lot 2, Gateway First Addition. 18/13/99 88:S1:29 319-384-4213 IOUfi CITY CLERH Page 883 Agenda 10-14-99 Page 3 6:00 p.m. - Public Hearing on Zoning and Platting applications and Amendment: a) First and Second consideration of the following Zoning applications: Application Z9929 of Bernard and Phyllis Marok, Swisher, Iowa, and Darrell &'Car01yn Marok, Swisher, Iowa, requesting rezoning o.f.1..99'acres from A1 Rural to.R*Sl:Suburban Residential of certain property'described as being in the' SE ¼ of the SW ~A of Section 8; Township 81 North; Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This property is located on the north side of 140th Street NW, approximately ¼ mile east of its intersection with Cou Falls Road NW in Jefferson Twp.). 2. Application Z~935 0fTerry Duwa, Lone Tree, Iowa, requesting rezomng of 3.00 acres from' A1 Rural to RS-3 Suburban Residential of certain property described as being Lot 1 of Sehombe,rg Farmstead located in the NE 1/4 of Section 21' Township 77 North; Range 5 we~l~ of the 5tn P.M. in Johnson County,-Iowa. (This, property is located on the west side of Wapsi Avenue SE, approximately 560. feet South of its intersection with ~ i3 .... : ~:~...'.~ , ~;'C' 3. Application Z~936 of .John Conner, Iowa City, Iowa, requesting rezoning of' 4,86 acres from A1 Rural and RS Suburban Residential ~0, RS'-~. Subarban;..R~sidential of certain property described 'as being Lot 2 of Forest Ridge Subdivision located in the South ~ of the NW ¼ of Section 34; Township 80 North; Range 7 West of the 5~ P.M. ,in, .J0hnson County, Iowa (This property is locate~' on the' .west side of Jasper' Avenue NW, approximately ~ mile .South of Highway' #6 on Ridge Drive NW in Clear Creek Twp.). , i 10/13/99 88|52:07 319-354-4213 -> +3193565089 IOWA CITV CLERR PaRe 004 Agenda 10-14-99 Page 4 4. Application Z9937 of Keith and Karen Millard, Swisher, Iowa, requesting rezoning of 14.45 Suburban Residential of certain NW ~A of Section .16; Township P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa south side of 140th Street NW, intersection with Iowa Highway acres from AI Rural to RS-3 property described as being in the 81 North; Range 7 West of the 5th (This property is located on the approximately 350 feet east of its 965 NW in Jefferson Twp.). Application Z9938 of Claudette S,tratton, Oxford, Iowa, and Jim & Kriss S~hropp, Tiffin, Iowa, reque,sting rezoning of 3.01 acres from A1 Rural to RS-3 Suburban Residential of certain property described as being m the SW ~A of the SE ¼ of Section 36; Township 80 North; Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This property is located on the north side of 340th Street SW, approximately 1.0 mile east of its intersection with Eagle Avenue SW in Oxford Twp.). b) Discussion/action re: Application ,Z993*9'of P.aul and Vera Kaeffing, Oxford, Iowa, signed by~David Kaefring, reqUeSting 'rezoning of 1.50 acres from A1 Ruralo RS ,Suburban ResidentiN of certain property described as being in the sw ¼ 6f the sw ¼ of Section 21; Township 79 North; Range8 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This property is located on the north side of Rohret Road SW, approximately ¼ of a mile east of lts intersection with Calkins Avenue SW in Hardin Twp.). :"': '""' ' 'the following Platting application: Application S9939 of 'JameS'and Virginia Stebral, signed by Virginia Stebriil; requesting preliminary and fmal plat approval of Stebral ·Pond SubdiVision, a subdiVision described as being located in the SW ¼. of Section 13; Township 80 North; Range 6 West of the 5th P.:M. in Johnson County, Iowa. (This is a 2-1ot, 12.71 acre, residential'sUbdivision, located l.in~ 'the SW quadrant of Turkey Creek Road 'NE and-Newport Road NE intersection in Newport Agenda 10-14-99 Page 5 c) First and Second consideration of the following Amendment: 1. An amendment to the Johnson County Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 8:1.20.II, Permitted Accessory Uses by adding a new subparagraph 5 as follows: In the RS3, RS5, RS10, or RS20 districts, agricultural uses arc permitted. Livestock will bc allowed per residential requirements under Chapter 8: 1.4, Permitted Accessory Uses. 10. Business fforrt~.the Board of Supervisors 11. a) Motion authorizing Chair to send Joyce Oberman and Professor Lon Drake a letter of appreciation and certificate for serving on the Johnson County Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management Committee. b) Action re: re.,newal ,of.Johnson Co ,u~t,t.y Department of Public Health application for Iowa Department of Natural Resources FY 2001 Grant Application - Water Well. Program , (G,TC). c) Discussion/action re:, letter to lowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, the Iowa City Community School District suggesting that we ask our Information, Services staffs ,to arrange a meeting to discuss the possibility 'of joint acquisition of software for financial software, payroll processing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). d) Other Adjourn to informal meeting a) b) C) d) e) Reports and inquiries ,fi~im the county Attomey Inquiries and reports, from the public Reports and inquiries from the members of the Board of Supervisors Other Announce:nents 12. Adjournment 10/15/99 88:30:20 319-354-4213 -> +3193565809 IOWfi CITY CLERH Page 801 Johnson Count' __ i'~ Jonathan Jordahl~ Chair Charles D. Duffy Michael E. Lehman Sally StuBman Carol Thompson ' ~: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda Johnson County Secondary Roads Department 4810 Melrose Avenue West Iowa City, Iowa 52246 October 18, 1999 INFORMAL MEETING Work Session 1. Call to order 8:30 a.m. 2. Site visit wjth County Engineer to be held at Secondary Roads Department~ 4810 Melrose Avenue West, Iowa Cit~;~' discussion 3. 9:30 a.m. - Discussion re: evaluat~io;~:~.and goals of the Administrative Assistant to the Board of supervisoES: (possible executive session to evaluate the professional competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered... ) 4. 10:30 a.m. - Evaluation, and goals of the Administrative Assistant to the Board of Supervisors: (possible executive session to evaluate the professional competency of individuals whose .appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered... ) discussion 5. Discussion f~om the public 6. Adjournment ...... 91t SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, SUITE 201 ® IOWA CITY, iOWA 52240-4207~.. ® PHONE: (319) 356-6000 · FA2~ (319) t54-4213 ]0/1B/99 ~B:47:OB 319-354-4213 -> +31935fiSBB9 IOl~fi CITV CLERK Page 801 Johnson Count)' IOWA '1 Jonathan Jordahl, Chair Charles D. Duffy Michael E. Lehman Sally Stutsman Carol Thompson BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda Boardroom - 2na Floor Johnson County Administration Building 91:} South Dubuque Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 October 19, 1999 INFORMAL MEETING 1- Call to order 9:00 a.m. 2. Review of the formal minutes for canvass of votes for Iowa City Primary Election of October 7th and the formal minutes of October 14th Business from the County Attorney re: presentation of PPME Local 2003 proposals for Collective Bargaining Agreements with Johnson County for the Administration Unit and the Johnson County Sheriffs Office. discussion/action needed 4. Business from M. Kathryn Wallace re: Senior Center update· discussion Business from Mike Sullivan, Ambulance Director re: request for capital projects funding of fire code compliance project at ambulance service. diseussiordaetion needed Business from the Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator re: approval of letter to the IoWa .Department of Natural Resources for consideration of a county-wide variance regarding community shared wastewater systems, as presented by Judy Krieg a Sensitive Areas Ordinance Committee member· discussion/action nee. ded TEL: (319) 356-6000 FAX: (319) 354-4213 913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, SUITE 201 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-4207 10/18/99 08|47:34 319-354-4213 -> +3193S65009 IOWA CITY CLgRK Page 002 Agenda 10-19-99 Page 2 7. Business from the Board of Supervisors 10. a) Discussion/action needed re: proposal for videotaping the Board of Supervisors'. weekly informal and formal meetings for the 1999-2000 year. b) Discussion/action needed re: Regional Workforce Investment Board and Chief Elected Officials Board Agreement. c) Discussion/action needed re: Resolution for Articles of Agreement for the Region 10 Chief Elected Official Consortium Workforce Investment Act of 1998. d) Minutes received 1. Juvenile Crime Prevention Community Program for July 21, 1999 2. Johnson County Nutrition Board for September 20, 1999 3. Johnson County Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Plarming Counci! for September 21, 1999 4. Johnson County Task Force on Aging Heritage Area Agency on Aging for September 27, 1999 . ~, e) Reports ;> ~ C'~. '~' f) Other > % ',I ~ ,i "'<" ""' ~ Discussion from the pub!i~ ;. ~' .; . - <D c~ 1:30 p.m. '- Joint Work Session with ,~~ johnson County Bui~ii~g C~de Study Committee re: the following: >' co a) Introduc~tion of the .Commi.~'ttee b) Gary Wer!e,. Chairper,son re:. presentati.dn of recommendations to the Board. discussion c) Discussion re: rec0inmendations d) Discussiofi' re: proposed cor~tract with !ow-a City (28E Agreement) e) Discussion/recommendation from the Board f) Discussion from the public g) Other Recess 18/18/99 15:1~:~ 919-~54-4~1~ -~ +~199~5809 I08~ CITV CL~R~ Page 801 Johnson Cottory __ ]I' IOVf*~ ~ BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Jonathan Jordahl, Chair Charles D. Duffy Michael E. Lehman Sally StuBman Carol ThompsOr/ ' '- Agenda Boardroom - 2nd Floor Johnson County Administration Building 913 South Dubuque Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 October 20, 1999 INFORMAL MEETING 1. Call toorder 9:00 a.m. Work Session , Discussion re: evaluation and goals of the Administrative Assistant to the Board of Supervisors: (possible executive session to evaluate the professional competency of individuals Whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge iS being c0nSi4ered... ) Discussion from the public 4. Adjournment 913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, SUITE201 ® IOWA CITY IOWA 52240-4207 ® PHONE: (319)356-6000 · FAX: (319)354-4213 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: City Manager Parking and Transit Director October 19, 1999 Lepic Kroeger Web Site In spoke with Ernie Galer, Lepic Kroeger Realtors, today about access to their web page. Mr. Galer stated they have had no problems with the site. It is shutdown periodically at night for maintenance. I checked the site today and found exterior drawings and interior floor plans for Tower Place posted. I had no problem accessing the web site or the project. Arts Iowa City Circumstances · Good use of the old Godfather's property · Entrance to the City Plaza · Attractive feature for downtown · Meets downtown policy/strategy · City supports other arts/cultural activities · Jazz Fest · Arts Fest · Riverside Theatre · County Museum · Timing - need assistance now as building space is for rent Policy Issues · Other art places · Iowa Artisans · Summit Street · Studiolo · Generally thought of as more "commercial" · Arts Iowa City does take art on consignment. Stresses education. Finance · Arts Iowa City wants funding to remain where they are · They have not approached other governments (County, schools) · They are considering funding now, or await budget process? · Funds available · Contingency account · Public art budget ($100,000) Do we make a long-term commitment? mgr/artsic,doc ARTS CENTER AND GALLERY · 129 East Washington Street · Iowa City, Iowa · 52240-3925 · 319.337.7447 E-Maih arts,c@ blue.weeg.uiowa.edu ° Web Site: www.artsiowacity. org SUMMARY SHEET October 18, 1999 BUILDING UPON COMMUNITY CULTURAL ASSETS: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15· Iowa Arts Festival Arts Fair Public Art Program Literary Readings Gallery Walk Jazz Festival Library Friday Night Downtown Concerts Butterfly Museum MovieTheaters Arts Related Retail Shops Elegant Public Plaza Community Based Art Exhibitions Fine Restaurants Music Venues ~0CT I 8 1999 CiTY MANAGER'S OFFIC. TERMS OF COMMITMENT: 1. Arts Iowa City has provided the Iowa City/Johnson County community with 24 years of commitment to the cultivation and development of area arts venues. Research and development has taken place in the underground location at 129 E. Washington Street for 18 years. The results of this activity can be identified in much of the list above. 2. In a recent showcase venue at the City Plaza level location of 207 E. Washington Street, Arts Iowa City has received community recognition and support at a phenomenal rate. Our visible position at this strategic, cornerstone location at the City Plaza level, enables Arts Iowa City to redefine its mission within this community as we approach our 25th anniversary in the year 2000. 3. Arts Iowa City is requesting a three year monetary commitment from the City of Iowa City which will help anchor our physical relocation while we cultivate the current of community support and become self-supporting. C. PUBLIC POLICY DOWNTOWN STRATEGY: IOWA CITY'S VISION FOR DOWNTOWN, March 17, 1999 page 2., Vision "Downtown is the heart of the Iowa City community. It is, and should continue to be, distinguished by its unique and lively mix of commerce, culture, education, entertainment, government, and recreation for residents and visitors. page 2., Goal "Provide a critical mass of destination points and varied year-round activities that will draw people to the downtown." page 3., Redevelopment Projects "Pursue the development of an expanded library, new cultural facilities, parking .... "etc. a. Arts Iowa City is a central, cultural destination point. We have created venues which continue to bring visitors to downtown Iowa City. This effort continues to be refined to suit the climate and needs of our community. We are a 'cultural facility'. IOWA CITY: BEYOND 2000 IOWA CITY'S VISION FOR THE FUTURE, 1997 page 32., ART, CULTURE & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT "Iowa City has a state and national reputation for it quality of life. To enhance this reputation the City must provide resources and opportunities for learning and growth to all citizens· Culture, human development and the arts must be a prime focus for the community." page 33., Goal "Promote arts, culture, and human development in the community." page 33., Strategy "Establish a fund to provide financial assistance to local arts, culture and human development activities sponsored by non-profit groups." FINANCIAL TERMS 1. Operations for 1 year: ..................$60,000.00 2. Request to City of 10wa City: ...........30,000.00 3. Balance .............................................30,000.00 4. Balance matched with community support and funding through grant opportunities. 5. Three year commitment; review annually. '98-'99 Business Members ACT AernRentak Inc. AllTel Artists Concepts Ltd. Benson & Hepker Design Blank & McCune Borroughs Construction Cavin Asset Mgmt.. Inc, Claim to Frame Coral Fruit Market Design Ranch Store Dick Blick Arl Materials Discount Records Dudley Brothers Eble Music Every Bloomin' Thing First McKeen Realty Fin and Feather Freshens Yogurt Frohwein Office Plus The Gazette Company George L. Gay Funeral Home Gilda Imports Hands Jewelers Barbara Hating State Farm Insurance Hawk-I Harley Davidson ltawkeye State Bank Heartland Investment Assoc. Henry Louis, Inc. Hy-Vee Waterfront Drive Iowa City Auto Center 1.C./Coralville Conv.&Vis. Bureau Iowa Hair Cutting Co. International Writers Program Jean Phipps Interior Design Hargrave-McEleney Inc. Hawkeye Food Systems Hospers & Brother Printers Hy-Vee-First Avenue L M. U. Food Services 1NRISIS Corporation Iowa City Press-Citizen Iowa State Bank & Trust Johnson Cry. Historical Society Kinko's Copies KZIA/ZI02.9 Lensing Funeral Service Linn Street Cafe Lundy's Hallmark Shops The Mansion Mike Margolin McDonald Optical MC Ginsberg Objects of Art McGladrey & Pullen, LLP Mercantile Bank Neumann Mortson PC Architects New Pioneer Co-op Old Capitol Mall Pagliai's Pizza Palace, Ltd. Prairie Lights Books Procter & Gamble Mfg. Co. Quad City Arts Security Abstract Company Selzer-Werderitsch Constr Sportsman's Barber Shop Technigraphics Transplants West Music Company Zephyr Copies ARTS CENTER AND GALLERY · 129 East Washington Street ° Iowa City, Iowa ° 52240-3925 ° 319.337.7447 E-Mail: adsic@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu · Web Site: www. adsiowacity. org August 1999 Dear Friend of the Arts: Arts Iowa City has experienced a great year, and your generosity helped make it happen. At this time of year, we invite you to renew your membership or join us as a new member. Our non-profit organization is an illustration of community cooperation and commitment to the arts. Each member- ship provides new opportunities for growth and change through ideas as well as financial support. As we approach our 251h birthday, we are committed to having more fun along the way. Please join us as we celebrate past accomplishments and future dreams of Iowa City's premier visual arts institution. Since 1975, members of Arts Iowa City, formerly known as the Iowa City/Johnson County Arts Council, have been producing exhibitions for artists and audiences while creating concepts which grow into events such as the Iowa City Arts Fair, the Iowa Arts Festival, and Iowa City's Public Art Program, to name a f~w. Arts Iowa City participates in membership of the Arts/Business Partnership Committee at the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce, where many of these project concepts are researched., developed and established within the community. All of these accomplishments begin with ideas from our members. Through conversation and community, we have become builders of visions. What do you see in our future? The mission of Arts Io~va City is to provide leadership and expanding opportunities for artistic expression and appreciation of the visual interdisciplinary arts for the Iowa City/Johnson County region. Twenty-four years ago, our volunteer organization was simply looking for space where our community of artists could exhibit their work. We have matured to a point where we produce nationally recognized competitions such as PAPER/FIBER (since 1977) and METAL WORKS, as well as local and regional shows such as the BOOK ARTS CLUB annual exhibition. We invite you to join us as we kick-off our fall season of visual arts events with CERAMICS' 99 which opens Friday, September 3, at 5:00 p.m. CERAMICS' 99 is a joint show of ALL FIRED UP!, our first Iowa Student Ceramics Competition, and the Invitational Ceramics Show. This show coincides with the 1999 International Woodfire Conference hosted in Iowa City this fall. These exhibitions are expansions on areas of excellence at the University of Iowa and illustrate our sensitivity and commit- ment to community building. Arts Iowa City is proud of its contributions to the Iowa City, Coralville, Johnson County and eastern !owa community. We look forward to your new and renewed interest and support. How can we serve you better'? Please join us and help us expand our horizons together. Sincerely, Nancy L. Purington, President Arts Iowa City Board of Directors: Gene Anderson Christine Boyer Chris Burd Charles Burroughs David Dennis Larry Eckholt Georgia Heald Leslie Hollis Jon Lemke Shari Lemke Elizabeth McKray Betty I. Monroe Nancy Purington Dr. Charles Read Madeline Sullivan Tom Wegman Beppie Weiss Laura Young