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MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
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October 27, 1999
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr City Clerk
Council Work Session, October 11, 1999 - 6:30 p.m.
Council: Lehman, Champion, Kubby, NortOn, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef
Staff: Atkins, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Schoon, Fosse
Tapes: Reel 99-93, Side 2; 99-98, Side 1.
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. ORDINANCE AMENDING
PROVISIONS RELATING
B. ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 14. CHAPTER 6. ZONING. TO AMEND THE
TO HOME OCCUPATIONS. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
TITLE 14. CHAPTER 6. ZONING, TO ALLOW PUBLIC
UTILITIES IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
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) (PASS AND ADOPT)
REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS
(Agenda #14 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING...EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT...CITY
ATTORNEY .... CITY CLERK) In response to the Mayor, Council agreed to proceed as
presented.
(Agenda #13 - RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR COOPERATION
GOVERNMENTAL UNITS...REGION 10...INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT...) Vanderhoef explained the program.
WITH OTHER
COOPERATIVE
(Agenda #4d(1 ) - RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ... FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS ...WELL
HOUSES...) Norton and Kubby requested details of the project prior to the public hearing.
The City Manager stated there would be a staff presentation on October 18.
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Council Member Vanderhoef left room.
IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE
(Agenda #7)
City Engr. Fosse, PCD Director Franklin, and Brian Clark, Brian Clark and Associates outlined
the project. After discussion Council directed staff to prepare a five minute presentation showing
each of the three blocks and a width comparison to Linn Street. Majority of Council directed staff
to explore armrests in the middle of all benches.
Council Member Vanderhoef returned to the meeting.
APPOINTMENT
Riverfront & Natural Areas Commission - Kathleen Janz
COUNCIL TIME
1. O'Donnell asked the Mayor to encourage people to vote in the November election during the
formal meetings between now and the election.
In response to Vanderhoef, PCD Director stated there was a strategic plan for Sturgis Ferry
Park but indicated that prairie grasses and poplar trees could be considered as a more up-
to-date solution.
Vanderhoef reported that the EPA was changing their rules on grants available for cleaning
up areas, and suggested the city re-apply for the area around the public works/transit
building.
4. In response to Norton, City Atty. Dilkes stated staff would have a report on the
sleeping/camping in cars on public streets issue for the next work session.
5. In response to Norton, the City Manager stated staff would be presenting information on the
proposed transportation center on October 18.
In response to Norton, PCD Director Franklin stated communication towers and co-location
of towers is scheduled for Planning and Zoning in November and December and should be
to Council sometime after the budget in March.
7. Norton requested Parks & Recreation Commission or the Riverfront Commission consider
the issue of outdoor storage as it relates to unsightliness of the river corridor trail.
8. Norton requested an update on the letter sent to Ellen Sweet regarding natural areas in
September. The City Manager will report back.
9. The Mayor asked if there was Council interest in researching limiting of liquor licenses in the
downtown area. Majority of Council directed the City Atty. to research the possibility.
10. The Mayor reminded Council of the Y2K Community Conversation planned October 14.
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11. O'Donnell and Lehman reported on their meeting with the county on the 28E agreement and
stated there was agreement to regulate commercial development to be as compatible as we
can with the interest of the City; establishment of a committee of council and supervisors to
settle disagreement on interpretation of the printed agreement; a five year automatic
renewable clause; and stressing the importance of both parties abiding with the agreement.
12. The City Manager distributed a memo "Raw Water Resources" and stated that the testing for
the water wells far exceeded expectation both in quality and quantity.
Adjourned: 7:45 p.m.
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