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AGENDA
City of Iowa City
City Council Economic Development Committee
Wednesday, May 27,2009
2:30 p.m.
City Manager's Conference Room
City Hall
1. Call to Order
2. Consider approval of Jan. 20, 2009 minutes
3. Consider approval of Sheraton Exterior Walkway Enhancement Plans
4. Committee time
5. Adjournment
MEETING MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20,2009 - 8:00 A.M.
CITY HALL LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM
DRAFT
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Regenia Bailey, Matt Hayek
Connie Champion
STAFF PRESENT:
Jeff Davidson, Tracy Hightshoe, Jann Ream
1. Call to order
Chairperson Regenia Bailey called the meeting to order at 8:12 a.m.
2. Consider approval ofthe December 16. 2008 Economic Development Committee meetina minutes
Hayek moved and Bailey seconded to approve the meeting minutes of December 16, 2008. The motion
carried unanimously.
3. Discuss/action on a sian permit application concernina Pepperwood Plaza
Ream explained the sign plan for Pepperwood Plaza. Ream stated when the TIF agreement was recently
amended, the sign plan remained intact. Under the existing agreement, Ream reviews all sign permit
applications and approves signs that meet the criteria of the sign plan. Sign permit applications which do not
meet the criteria of the approved sign plan are considered by the EDC.
Bailey asked about the elements of the sign plan and Ream explained them. Davidson stated that the sign
plan relates to the original goals of the TIF district to improve the aesthetics of Pepperwood Plaza. Bailey
asked if there were options for the applicants. Ream stated there were and that she had explained those
options to the applicant. Ream pointed out that all other businesses at Pepperwood Plaza have complied with
the sign ordinance.
Hayek asked if the applicant was a local business. Ream replied yes, Bochner Chocolates. Hayek stated the
issue to him was fairness. Hayek stated it was significant to him that other businesses at Pepperwood Plaza
have complied with the sign plan. Davidson stated the owner of the business was available by phone if there
were questions. Bailey asked if the owner had been contacted. Hightshoe stated a staff member had spoken
to the owner. The owner stated he liked this sign due to its dimensions in relation with the two large retailers
adjacent to his business. The proposed sign is more economical, but feels this sign won't be lost.
Bailey stated she would like to remain consistent with the sign plan for Pepperwood that other businesses
have adhered to. Hayek moved to deny the sign applications. Bailey seconded. The motion carried
unanimously. Hayek asked if staff would get the message to the applicant that they were only requiring what
other businesses have had to comply with. Ream stated she would inform the applicant.
4. Committee time
There were no reports from Committee members.
5. Adiournment
Bailey declared the meeting adjourned at 8:26 a.m.
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Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes
January 20,2009
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CITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2009
TERM ~
NAME EXP. i\3
0
Regenia 01/02/10 X
Bailey
Matt 01/02/10 X
Havek
Connie 01/02/10 OlE
Champion
Key:
X = Present
o = Absent
OlE = Absent/Excused