Dear fellow U-Heights citizens,
City Council held their regular December meeting tonight. Here are some highlights:
Potential Development Information
Jim Lane reported an update on One University Place/ St. Andrew site
that the developer and the church are still negotiating over purchase
details. When that is completed it would be expected that council would
then be able to evaluate a PUD (Planned Unit Development) agreement and
determine if the city would participate in possible financing (TIF or
bonding or something else?)
It was also reported that no one on council has heard anything from the
GG Land Group since their October public meeting. It appears they may no longer be interested in pursuing a development.
Sidewalk Issues Discussed
Council approved Resolution 14-34 regarding sidewalk repairs. Much
discussion ensued about how to make this easier for owners. This fall
sidewalks east of Sunset and south of Melrose were inspected. Homeowners
needing to make repairs will be notified by letter in January.
Information will also be posted on the city website. Repairs will need
to be completed by
July 15, 2015. Also since snow will be coming again, it's a good idea to take a look at Virginia Miller's
Winter Sidewalk Reminders.
Zoning Commission Work Continues
The Zoning Commission has met 8 times since council implemented the building moratorium in September. Chair
Pat Yeggy
talked about a possible change to limit the size of new construction
and additions via a lot coverage method, such as is used in Iowa City
and Coralville. Please look at the
Zoning Commission Page.
Agendas and minutes so far are listed there. If you have comments or
questions, contact Pat at the above link. Zoning Commission will next
meet
12/10/14 at 7 PM in the City Office, 1004 Melrose Ave.
New Year's Eve Luminary Event
Mayor Louise From and Councilor Silvia Quezada are working on "Lights in
the Heights" on New Year's Eve by putting out candle luminaries along
Sunset Ave and Melrose sidewalks. If you would like to volunteer to help
with this contact
silvia@university-heights.org.
For more information about tonight's meeting read
Dec. 9th Agenda and attachments
Upcoming Events:
Dec. 10th–
Zoning Commission 7:00 PM City Office
Dec 31st– 1st Annual U-Heights Light the Heights Walk Sunset and Melrose's lighted sidewalks!
Jan. 6th –
Christmas Tree Pick Up 7:00 AM with regular garbage pick up.
Jan. 13th –
Christmas Tree Pick Up 7:00 AM with regular garbage pick up.
Jan. 13th –
City Council Meeting 7:00 PM Location yet determined
Please accept my warmest wishes for this holiday season, and for a wonderful 2015!
-Mike
