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Home My WebLink About2002-06-10 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: June 20, 2002 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, June 20, 2002, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Morris, Humston, Scott, O'Brien, Fowler, O'Malley, Davidson, Craig Tapes: 02-44, Side 2; 02-51, Both Sides; 02-52, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. Motion setting a public hearing for July 2 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Neighborhood Conservation, RNC-20, to Sensitive Areas Overlay-Neighborhood Conservation, OSA/RNC-20 for 0.41 acres of property located at 341 North Riverside Drive. (REZ02-00004) Frank[in stated the applicant had requested expedited action, and staff was recommending setting the hearing prior to the P&Z vote on June 20. B. Public hearing on an ordinance amending the Sensitive Areas Ordinance to regulate isolated wet[ands. C. Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Multi- Family Residential, RM-12, to Sensitive Areas Overlay-Low Density Multi-Family Residential, SAO-RM-12, for Lot 2 of First and Rochester subdivision, Part 1, a 38,041 square-foot property located west of First Avenue, north of Rochester Street. (RE702- 00003) D. Ordinance to amend Section 14-6K-2 of the Zoning Ordinance, Floodplain Management, in order to remove the requirement for fill beyond the area of a structure, update various definitions and references, and to acknowledge the new Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). (Second Consideration) AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda Item #8 - Public hearing ... and resolution approving ... plans, specifications, form of contract ... Iowa City Fire Station #3 Addition and Renovation Project _.) Architectural Services staff Morris and Battalion Chief Humston present for discussion. Council Work Session June I0, 2002 Page 2 2. (Agenda Item #21 - Resolution authorizing ... agreement ... MMS Consultants ... South Sycamore Regional Greenspace Landscape and Trail Project) City Clerk Karr announced that the item had been pulled and the service would be handled in house. 3. (Agenda Item #9 - Public hearing ... and resolution approving ... plans, specifications, form of contract ... Landfill FY02 Cell Construction Project) In response to Council Member Champion, Sr. Civil Engr. Scott stated the landfill is expected to last 20-25 years, and each cell 3-5 years. 4. (Agenda Item #19 - Resolution awarding contract ... Northside Marketplace Streetscape) Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Council Member Vanderhoef requested that the two bump outs be removed from the project on the nodhside of Market Street, and dedicate the two parking spaces to be a bus stop. A majority of Council were not interested in making the changes requested. 5. (Consent Calendar #3d(2) - Setting public hearing on ordinances adopting 2000 ... Building Code .... Fire Code ..., Plumbing Code ..., Mechanical Code .... ) Council Member Kanner requested the changes be distributed a week early to allow for review. 6. (Consent Calendar #3f(10) - Correspondence from Geoff Johnson ... City Code ...Lizards and snakes) Council Member Kanner asked that Animal Control staff review the letter. 7. (Agenda Item #21 - Resolution ... agreement ... MMS...South Sycamore Regional Greenspace Landscape and Trail Project; and Agenda Item #24 - Resolution ... acquisition of property interests ... North Dodge Street Project ...) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, the City Mgr. reminded Council that item #21 had been removed from the agenda and would be handled in house; and City Atty. Dilkes stated that the service was being subcontracted out and IDOT funding was available for the contract. 8. (Item #1P14 of Info Packet of 6/6 - Memo from Asst. CA Matthews ... Property Tax Assessment Appeals) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, City Atty. Dilkes stated staff would progressively defend. Council Member Pfab requested a copy of the agreement with Bob Burns mentioned in the memo. 9. (Consent Calendar Item #3e(8) - Resolution amending ... Capital Improvement Project ... financing for Peninsula Affordable Housing Project) In response to Council Member Kanner, City Mgr. Atkins outlined the proposed agreement with Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship, noting details were being worked out and the agreement would be brought to Council for approval. 10. (Agenda Item #6 - Public hearing ... purchase agreement ... United Action For Youth ... Tower Place Unit 1-C) Council Member Kanner suggested that the Economic Development Committee look at providing a subsidy to encourage keeping those type of institutions downtown. Majority of Council agreed to forward the request to the Economic Development Committee next week. CouncilWork Session June 10, 2002 Page 3 APPOINTMENTS Airport Zoning Commission - No applications, readvertise Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - No applications, readvertise Historic Preservation Commission - Deferred indefinitely Deer Task Force - Accept recommendations to appoint Karime Reveiz (biologisFscientist) & Mark Sandier (hunter) DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR 64-1a (Aqenda Item #16) PCD Director Franklin, Legal Counsel John Hintz, and Finance Director O'Malley present. After discussion the majority of Council were not interested in amending the current contract to require a definitive length of time for the grocery store or the hotel to be maintained on this project. LIBRARY PARKING (IP3 of Info Packet of 5/30) Library Board President Parker, Parking & Transit Director Fowler, Parking Mgr. O'Brien, and Library Director Craig present for discussion. After discussion Council directed staff to move 50 permits out of the Dubuque Street ramp to Chauncey Swan; and remove the maximum daily rate in the Dubuque Street ramp. STAFF ACTION: Fifty permits are being moved from the Dubuque Street Ramp. Research shows the daily maximum charge is not established by ordinance and the daily maximum charge will be removed from the Dubuque Street Ramp effective July 1, 2002. (Fowler) PAY STATION v CASHIER AT NEAR SOUTHSIDE TRANSPORTATION CENTER Parking & Transit Director Fowler reported on a JCCOG discussion regarding utilizing a pay station concept similar to Chauncey Swan in the new Southside Transpodation Center, and Council Member Champion's concerns with that recommendation. Majority agreed to proceed with the pay station but maintain the option to convert to a cashier by adding a booth at a later time. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as directed. (Fowler) PROCEDURE FOR CALLING A SPECIAL MEETING Majority of Council directed staff to prepare a revised resolution requiring a special meeting to be called by the Mayor or three Council Members. STAFF ACTION: Prepare for July 2 agenda. (Karr) Counci[Work Session June 10, 2002 Page 4 COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Kanner distributed information regarding the Senior High Alternative Center program expansion, and its possible move to Coralville. Majority of Council agreed to discuss the item at their joint meeting on June 19. 2. (Agenda Item #16 - 64-1a) In response to Council Member Champion, Mayor Lehman suggested that after public input is received Council Members limit their remarks to 2-3 minutes and proceed to vote on the matter. 3. City Clerk Karr reminded Council Members that agenda items for the joint meeting on June 19 were due. Meeting adjourned 10:15 PM.