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MEMORANDUM
Date: November30,1999
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 8, 1999-6:50 PM, Council Chambers
Council: Lehman, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef
Staff: Arkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Fowler, Franklin, Schmadeke, Winkelhake, Scott,
O'Neil, Rockwell, Davidson.
Tapes: Reel 99-98, Side 2; 99-103, Both Sides; Final tape not available.
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
TITLE 14. CHAPTER 6, ZONING. TO AMEND THE
TO HOME OCCUPATIONS. (PASS AND ADOPT)
Zoning items for discussion:
A. ORDINANCE AMENDING
PROVISIONS RELATING
B. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14. CHAPTER 6. ZONING. TO ALLOW PUBLIC
UTILITIES IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES. (PASS AND ADOPT)
C. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION. PART
SIX. A 4.82-ACRE, 13-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED WEST OF MELROSE
AVENUE AT THE END OF KEARNEY LANE. (SUB99-0020)
In response to Council, Franklin stated the tap-on fees for sewer were for other sections of
Galway and for Walnut Ridge, but did not affect Part Six, City Atty. Dilkes stated the tap on
fees on the agenda were not controversial.
D. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN. PART SEVENTEEN.
A 15.16-ACRE. 2-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT VILLAGE ROAD.
(SUB99-0023)
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART TEN. A 19.40
ACRE. 32-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH THREE OUTLOTS LOCATED AT THE
NORTH TERMINUS OF ARLINGTON DRIVE.
Franklin stated the applicant had requested deferral to November 23 of items "e-i" in order to
eliminate three lots in Part 11 and create bigger lots. Council raised concerns on erosion
control issues, staff will follow-up. There was discussion of Cardigan Lane being a private or
public street, and it was agreed that it remain private at this point but be reviewed upon
design of the commercial property to the north.
Council Work Session
November 30, 1999
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RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE. PART ELEVEN. A
12.58 ACRE, 37-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH TWO OUTLOTS LOCATED AT
THE NORTH TERMINUS OF ARLINGTON DRIVE.
G. RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART TWELVE. A
16.30 ACRE. ONE-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH ONE OUTLOT LOCATED AT
THE EAST TERMINUS OF COURT STREET.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE. PART THIRTEEN, A
6.61 ACRE, ONE-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH ONE OUTLOT LOCATED AT
THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF HUNTINGTON DRIVE AND BARRINGTON ROAD.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE. PART FOURTEEN, A
7.35 ACRE. ONE-LOT COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF TAFT AVENUE AND COURT STREET EXTENDED.
REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS
(CONSENT CALENDAR ~4e(8) - RESOLUTION FIXING TIME AND PLACE ...BIDS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, DIVISION 1:
WATER TREATMENT PLANT, DIVISION 2: WELL HOUSES) City Manager noted the
revised time to receipt bids from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
(AGENDA #11 - RESOLUTION...ESTABLISHING AN AMENDED COMMERCIAL
DRIVER'S LICENSE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM) The City Manager
stated the Personnel Administrator is in her office if there were any questions.
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(CONSENT CALENDAR #4G(4) - BUD AND BETTY LOUIS LETTER REGARDING
DRIVEWAY) Majority of Council agreed to wait to discuss the matter at the formal meeting
when Mr. Louis would be present.
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN - RUNWAY 17/35
(IP1 of 11/5 Packet)
Airport Commission Chair Mascari stated the Airport Commission to have runway 17~35 remain
open. PCD Director Franklin, Urban Planner Rockwell, and Airport Mgr. O'Neil present for
discussion. After discussion majority of Council agreed not to keep runway 17/35 open in
perpetuity; but agreed to the runway being open until runway 24 was extended with a different
instrument approach and improvements made to runway 30.
STAFF ACTION: Letter to be sent to Airport Commission. (Atkins)
TRANSIT METHANE ABATEMENT
(IP2 of 11/5 packet)
Parking & Transit Director Fowler and Terracon representative Mike Donnelly presented
information. Majority of Council agreed to proceed as outlined.
STAFF ACTION: Will complete the design of the project and bid early next year. (Fowler)
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November 30, 1999
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PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT
(Agenda Item #9)
Public Works Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Council agreed to proceed.
LIVING IN a LEGALLY-PARKED VEHICLE
City Atty. Dilkes reviewed her November 4 memo "Regulation of Living in a Legally Parked
Vehicle". Police Chief Winkelhake and Northside resident Barbara Vanderwoude present for
discussion. Majority of Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance for Council consideration
at the next formal meeting.
STAFF ACTION: Ordinance will be on December 7 agenda. (Dilkes)
(TAPE PROBLEM - NO TAPE OR TRANSCRIPTION AVAILABLE)
COUNCIL AGENDNCOUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member O'Donnell updated Council on the status of the SEATS Advisory Board.
Council Member O'Donnell requested the matter of Oakland Cemetery and Hickory Hill land
boundaries be scheduled for an upcoming Council work session and suggested dedication
of 29 acres as parkland. The matter will be scheduled for the next work session.
3. Council Member Champion raised concerns regarding the lack of commercial parking on the
Iowa Avenue Street Plan. (Vanderhoef left for the discussion.)
4. Council Member Vanderhoef referenced the letter to Police Chief Winkelhake from Larry
Luebbert regarding bike safety issues and educating drivers.
5. Council Member Kubby requested an update on the Ellen Sweet/native plantings matter.
Staff will follow up.
6. Council Member Norton requested update on the purchase/future use of the Englert
Theatre. Staff will follow up.
7. Council Member Norton stated an update is forthcoming from the Senior Center 28E
subcommittee.
8. Mayor Lehman reminded Council of the joint meeting scheduled for November 15 with the
Library Board, in Room A of the Library, to hear architect options for library expansion.
9. Mayor Lehman asked if the contract was signed with White Buffalo for implementation of the
Deer Management Plan.
10. Mayor Lehman reminded Council of City Hall Night on November 10; and the employee
luncheon on November 19.
Adjourned: 10:05 PM
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