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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
DATE: July 26, 2001
RE: Council Work Session, July 9, 2001, 6:35 p.m. in Emma J. Halvat Hall
Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Arkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Mollenhauer, Davidson, Capt. Johnson
Tapes: 01-64, Side 2; 01-68, Both Sides; 01-69, Side One
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Council agreed to add the following items to the July 10 agenda:
· Consent Calendar - Class E Liquor and Class B Wine for Osco Drug at Towncrest
· Item #17B - Resolution approving guaranty and short-term financing agreement
between City and Terry Stamper and University of Iowa Credit Union regarding
financing of the Peninsula project.
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin provided information on the following items:
A. Setting a public hearing for July 31 on a resolution approving the annexation of
approximately 26.88 acres of property located south and east of Scott Boulevard and
Rochester Avenue, and 6.25 acres of property located east of Scott Boulevard and south
of Lower West Branch Road. (ANN99-00003)
B. Setting a public hearing for July 31 on an ordinance to rezone approximately 38.24 acres
from Low Density Single Family, RS-5, County Highway Commercial, CH, County Local
Commercial, C1 and County Multi-Family, R3A to Community Commercial, CC-2 (10.99
acres), Medium Density Single Family, RS-8 (21 acres), and Low Density Single Family,
RS-5 (6.25 acres) for property located east of Scott Boulevard and south of Rochester
Avenue and Lower West Branch Road. (REZ99-00017)
C. Setting a public hearing for July 31 on a resolution approving the annexation of
approximately 95.2 acres of property located north of Court Street, south of Lower West
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Branch Road, and east of Hummingbird Lane / Scott Park Drive, and approximately 10
acres of property located south of Lower West Branch Road and east of Hummingbird
Lane. (ANN01-00001)
D. Setting a public hearing for July 31 on an ordinance to rezone approximately 105.2 acres
of property from, Suburban Residential, County RS, to Low Density Single Family, RS-5
(45.06 acres) and Medium Density Single Family, RS-8 (60.13 acres), for property
located north of Court Street, south of Lower West Branch Road, and east of
Hummingbird Lane. (REZ01-00004)
E. Ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Section 14-6E-8 Central Business Zone, to allow
dwellings on or below the ground floor of Historic Landmark Buildings by special
exception.
Historic Preservation Chairperson Michael Gunn and Planning and Zoning Chairperson
Ann Bovbjerg present for discussion. Majority of Council expressed an interest in
amending the ordinance to protect commercial buildings in the CB-10 zone. Council will
decide at the formal meeting whether to continue the public hearing and schedule a joint
meeting with P&Z; close the hearing, proceed with first consideration, and schedule a
joint meeting with P&Z; or to close the hearing, amend the ordinance, and then schedule
a joint meeting.
F. Ordinance changing the zoning code by amending the Planned Development Housing
Overlay, OPDH-8, plan for Arbor Hill, an 8.2 acre 17-unit residential development,
located north of Washington Street on Arbor Hill Circle. (REZ01-00006) (Second
Consideration)
G. Ordinance changing the zoning designation from General Industrial (1-1) to Intensive
Commercial (C1-1) for approximately 12.09 acres located on the south side of Highway
1. (REZ01-00002). (Pass and Adopt)
H. Ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article E, entitled
"Commercial and Business Zones," to allow municipally owned, mixed-use parking
facilities in the Central Business Support Zone (CB-5) and the Central Business Zone
(CB-10). (Pass and Adopt)
I. Ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 0.83 acres from public (P)
to Central Business (CB-10) located south of Iowa Avenue between Linn Street and
Gilbert Street. (REZ01-00005) (Pass and Adopt)
J. Ordinance vacating an undeveloped portion of WooIf Avenue from McLean Street south
for a distance of 240 feet. (VAC97-00002) (Pass and Adopt)
In response to Council Member Kanner, PCD Director Franklin will follow up with HIS on
whether a fence is considered a structure that would not be permitted in the vacation
documents.
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item #17A - ACT Revenue Bonds) ACT Vice President of Finance Tom Goedken
present for discussion.
2. (Item #12 - Sidewalk Caf~ for One Twenty Six) City Clerk Karr stated this was the first
request for an elevated structure on top o a sidewalk and the agreement would require
removal of the structure from December through March of each year. Council Member
Vanderhoef raised concerns regarding the 8-foot walkway requirement, and urged
expanding the requirement to 10 feet.
3. (Consent Calendar #2b(9) - Police Citizens Review Board (PCRB) Minutes and Report
on Complaint 01-01) Council Member Kanner requested a council work session be
scheduled to review the complaint sustained by the PCRB in their report. The City
Manager stated he had asked Police for a report on the item and would be reporting
back to Council in the next few weeks.
4. (Consent Calendar #2d(1 ) - Setting public hearing on precinct and boundaries for voting
districts) Council Member Kanner questioned the history of why the current boundaries
were drawn, history of discrimination in terms of voting that might be affected, and
questioned whether boundaries exclude certain people and benefit certain races. City
Clerk Karr stated the procedure was mandated by State and Federal law after a census,
and outlined the timelines and procedures necessary to adhere to the September 1
deadline.
5. (Consent Calendar #2d(2) - Resolution setting hearing on civil penalties for companies
whose employees have been found guilt of selling cigarettes to minors) In response to
Council Member Kanner, City Atty. Dilkes reviewed the procedure. Council Member
Kanner requested a memo outlining the procedure be provided by the County Attorney.
Staff will follow up.
6. (Consent Calendar - Changing parking meters in the 400 block of College Street from 30
to 2 hour) Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. In response to Council
Member Kanner, staff will prepare a memo on the present use of the Wilson building.
7. (item #9 - PCRB Ordinance Amendment) In response to Council Member Kanner,
maiority of Council agreed to leave language in the ordinance that provides PCRB to
request City Council hold informational hearings.
8. (Item #11 - Resolution accepting "Dorothy" for rotating Iowa Sculptor's Showcase) In
response to Council Member Kanner, PCD Director Franklin stated that the piece was
acquired with the NEH grant, and the piece would rotate to other sites throughout the
City.
9. (Item #15 - Resolution of intent to convey 1605 Dickinson Lane) In response to Council
Member Kanner, the City Manager stated the term "low income" mentioned in the
resolution refers to guidelines established annually by the federal government. PCD
Director Franklin present for discussion.
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COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
SEATS Paratransit Advisory Committee - Mike O'Donnell
TRAFFIC CALMING: EVALUATION OF NORTHSIDE ALLEY (IP1 of 7/5 Info Packet)
Asst. PCD Director Davidson stated four changes in two paragraphs of his memo. Second
paragraph, third sentence should read "The traffic count at the east end of the alley..."; and
fourth sentence should read "The counter at the west end of the alley recorded...". And the
fifth paragraph, second sentence should read "Over the three days surveyed, the traffic
counter at the east end of the alley...."; and third sentence should read "The traffic counter
at the west end of the alley...". Majority agreed to survey adjacent properties (rental and
single family) regarding a barricade, including the option of a 12-month or three-season
barricade
STAFF ACTION: Prepare and distribute survey. (Davidson)
TRAFFIC CALMING: REEVALUATION OF RIDGEWOOD DRIVE ALLEY SPEED HUMPS
(IP2 of 7/5 Info Packet)
Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Majority of Council agreed to retain the
speed humps. Davidson reported that a local company would be fabricating the Lexington
Avenue barricade which would be equipped with a Knox padlock which would allow for fire
department accessibility, and a break away feature for emergency vehicles.
STAFF ACTION: Replace speed humps when they begin to deteriorate. (Davidson)
LONG-TERM DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN (IP3 of 7/5 Info Packet)
Adm. Asst. Mollenhauer present for discussion. Majority of Council affirmed the long-term
plan.
STAFF ACTION: Task Force to work through the summer to fulfill goals identified.
(Mollenhauer)
PATV FACILITY FUNDING REQUEST (Consent Calendar #2f(12))
Asst. City Manager Helling distributed copies of the recommendation of the Iowa City
Telecommunications Commission concerning the request for $125,000 for the City and
PATV to assume co-ownership of a facility. PATV representative Rene Paine present for
discussion. Majority of Council requested more financial information, estimates from the
contractors, results of an inspection, agreement with tenant(s) and financial analysis
prepared by PATV before a decision is made.
STAFF ACTION: Work with PATV and Commission to prepare information per
Council direction. (Helling)
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COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Members O'Donnell and Wilburn acknowledged the fireworks at City Park on
July 7~h and the large crowd attending,
2, Council Member Kanner stated he would be doing his annual tour of city departments
and facilities and invited people to join him,
3, Council Member Vanderhoef requested that a Council tour be scheduled in the fall. The
City Manager suggested Council candidates be invited. Staff will follow up,
4. Council Member Pfab stated he had viewed the new crosswalk over at Weber School
and commented there were some happy neighbors over there.
5. Council Member Vanderhoef requested that a work session on storm water utility
charges be scheduled before budget sessions in January. The City Manager stated staff
was working on administrative, legal and technical questions and would provide
information in conjunction with the scheduled fall bus tour,
6. Mayor Lehman suggested that whenever a non-controversial item is requested for
expedited action that a special formal meeting be scheduled before a scheduled work
session for the purpose of one reading. Another reading could be scheduled at the
forma meeting the next evening, A majority of Council agreed to the procedure. Council
Member Kanner suggested a resolution be prepared forrealizing Council policy to allow
anyone to come and speak on any issue on the agenda. A majority did not express
interest in pursing the resolution suggested by Council Member Kanner.
Meeting adjourned 9:15 PM.
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