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Home My WebLink About1994-03-08 Council minutes .!~Z1~,j:Jl. r " , r'~\ \ \ \ \ \; \ ~ , \ , i i I r I I ~. , . ~~ '~~<l~": ~,;,' ~,;t '~' , 1" , , , L... \ ~( ^ o _ ,. ,- , '" , '~r\y.: , .~.. , . :.'..: '. -,;. .!.. ~.- COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MARCH 8, 1994 Iowa City City Council, special mtg" 7:30 p,m. at the Civic Center, Mayor Horowitz presiding, Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton, Absent: None, Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Franklin, Rogusky, Mansfield, Yucuis, Schoon, Moreno, Council Minutes tape recorded on Tapes 94-38, Side 2; 94-49, Both Sides; 94-50, Side 1, The Mayor proclaimed 3/28 - 4/1/94 as DAFFODIL DAYS; 3/20/94 as MEATOUT DAY, Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete items 3b(1) - Resolution setting a date for a public hearing on the proposition of the issuance of $6,940,000 General Obligation Bonds, and item 3d(7) - letter from Iowa City Community School District regarding the parking ban on Morningside Dr., from the Consent Calendar and consider as separate items: Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Comm, - 2/28/94; CCN Comm, -1/26/94; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd, -1/5/94; Historic Preservation Comm, - 2/8/94; Bd, of Adjustment - 2/9/94, Setting Public Hearings: RES, 94-64, BK, 111, p, 64, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for 3/29/94, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER EXTERIOR REPAIRS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION, Resolutions, Bk, 111: RES, 94-65, p, 65, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE AND A MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1703 G STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES, 94-66, p, 66, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING TWO PROMISSORY NOTES EXECUTED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 502 THIRD AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA, RES, 94-67, p, 67, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A DRAINAGEWAY AND STORMWATER STORAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 44, FIRST AND ROCHESTER, PART ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA AND TO EXECUTE NEW DRAINAGEWAY AND STORMWATER STORAGE AREA AND NEW STORM SEWER AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS FOR THAT PROPERTY, Correspondence: Petition signed by sixteen Iowa City and Coralville residents regarding the SEATS service. Timothy M, Clancy, Chairpersons of the Johnson County Coalition for Persons with Disabilities, offering this organization's input on issues related to disabilities, Joy Smith and David Rust expressing support for extending health benefits to domestic partners, James E, Clayton regarding the proposed urban revitalization plan for the near Southside, Susan M. Goodner, M,D, of Coralville, expressing support for extending health care benefits to domestic partners, Nancy Heerens-Knudson, Physician's Assistant, and Ralph Knudson, M,D., of Coralville, expressing support for health care benefits to domestic partners, Mona Shaw regarding health care benefits for domestic partners, Memorandum from Traffic Engr, regarding parking prohibition on east side of First Ave, from Rochester Ave, to the north end of First Ave, John Morrissey regarding the proposed Southside Urban Revitalization area, Recommendations: Johnson County Sesquicentennial Comm. that Bud Louis be appointed as the representative of Iowa City on the Comm, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. ' -' )""," ,Q, - ,,"' . ,- I "5 " .. '- [4 ~ ~1 ~l H ~J rJ '1 b I r~, t:~,~ 1';'",: ft~'lo' , " ,~m I; r \ ,...-. , \ ;d ( , I I, I' I I I i { , 0" '} i~ ,. .\-, ." . . '.'t-' ".\i:., '. . '.' ~ ~ -. ,,~.l ...:... Council Activities March 8, 1994 Page 2 The Mayor stated Council would be considering item 3b(1) previously deleted from the Consent Calendar at this time, Moved by Baker, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES, 94-68, Bk, 111, p, 68, RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $6,940,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF, for 3/29/94, In response to questions, the City Manager stated bonds were being sold to finance the engineering design cost of the water treatment plant and no decision had been made on how they would be retired; and curb ramp improvements would be funded with a combination of road use taxes as well as bonds, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, The Mayor stated Council would be considering item 3d(7) previously deleted from the Consent Calendar at this time, Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to accept the letter from the Iowa City Community School District regarding the parking ban on Morningside Drive, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Individual Council Members expressed their views, Moved by Baker, seconded by Novick, to direct the Traffic Engr, to prepare a plan to rescind the parking ban on one side of Morningside Drive until the end of the school year, The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Novick, Throgmorton, Pigott. Nays: Lehman. After discussion, moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to direct the Traffic Engr, to prepare a plan to rescind the parking ban on one side of Glendale, looking at safety issues on cui de sacs, until the end of the school year, The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 2/5, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Kubby, Novick, Nays: Baker, Horowitz, Lehman, Pigott, Throgmorton, Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to direct the Traffic Engr.to prepare a plan to restrict from 8:00 a,m, to 5:00 p,m, parking on one side of Dunlap and Third, and investigate the appropriate parking restrictions on cui de sacs, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Harold Engen, Senior Center Commission, updated Council on activities commemorating Women's History Month; announced that the Senior Center T,V. under the direction of Volunteer Specialist Susan Rogusky has received word from the Governor's Volunteer Recognition Awards that they had been named recipient of the Outstanding Program and Special Project Award; stated a moratorium has been placed on establishing fees at Senior Center until after the March Board meeting; and stated Council would be receiving, in their next packet, the finished transportation survey, noting over 314 volunteer hours were needed to complete the survey and acknowledged the work ofYamal Rajbhandary. The Mayor presented a certificate of appreciation to Mr, Rajbhandary, John Morrissey, 1001 Kirkwood, appeared regarding safety concerns and possible code violations occurring at his previous address, 1218 Highland Court, Grace Trifaro, University of Iowa Animal Coalition, accepted the proclamation for the Great American Meatout Day, Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for 3/29/94, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations for an approximate 7,500 square foot parcel of land located in the 1300 block of Sheridan Ave, from 1-1 to RS-8 (O'Brien), The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to revise Section 36-20,5, Central Business Support (CB-5) Zone requirements, be given first vote for consideration, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried, o o . , - , ~, ' ~' . I I' ~' I i , I I ~ ,0 l' ~ ~ " 11 I [J. .' ,'. ~. .f I .:TIf:r:l .,. . . , '.~t \ l ,\" .. ~ ., f" . . ........:::.. ,.~' . Council Activities March 8, 1994 Page 3 '" ;'{', Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, that the ordinance repealing the vacation of the southern 97 feet of the north-south alley in Block 102, be given first vote for consideration, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved by Lehman, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations for a 12.5 acre tract of land located west of Sycamore St. and south of Burns Ave, from ID-RS to RS-5 (Frantz), be given second vote for consideration, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved by Baker, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by amending the PDH plan for Walnut Ridge, Parts 5 through 9, be given first vote for consideration, Baker referenced the joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled the previous evening and publicly apologized for not involving them in the discussion, Individual Council Members expressed their views, The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Nays: Throgmorton, Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt ORD, 94-3610, Bk, 37, p, 7, AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ENTITLED "ZONING," BY AMENDING SECTION 36-9, ENTITLED "FACTORY BUILT HOUSING RESIDENTIAL (RFBH) ZONE," SECTION 36-58, ENTITLED "OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS," AND SECTION 36-62, ENTITLED "PERMITTED SIGNS," Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, A public hearing was held on the proposed Fiscal Year 1995 Operating Budget, Fiscal Years 1995 thru 1997 Three-Year Financial Plan and the Seven-Year Capital Improvements Program, The City Manager outlined the budget adoption process and components of the Iowa City $80 million dollar budget. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES, 94-69, Bk, 111, p, 69, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1995, Individual Council Members expressed their views, The Mayor acknowledged Finance Director Yucuis and Budge Analyst Mansfield for their work, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES, 94-70, Bk, 111, p, 70, APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR FISCAL YEARS 1995 THROUGH 1997 AND THE SEVEN YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Design Review Comm, - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 7/1/95. This appointment will be made at the 3/29/94 meeting of the City Council, The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd, - two vacancies for unexpired terms ending 11/4/95 and 5/5/96, These appointments will be made at the 4/12/94 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to appoint Dennis Cowles, 1137 Duck Creek Dr" to the Animal Control Advisory Bd, for a three-year term ending 5/4/97; appoint Jayne Sandler, 41 Tucson Place, and re-appoint Charles Eastham, 1152 E, Court St., to the Housing Comm, to fill two vacancies for three-year terms ending 5/1/97, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. o I ! ( , I '.:;.'~ , \ ., . ,~ "....... , : i' i I "1 ~~ "~~' ,.:,~:: :,'r. :::~ l.. Y/ ", :( -- -- - - q~" \~l ~O. 0 I 'jr. " ) ".-r . ,~~t'i , r \ .~'~ , \ , 1 \. .. \ d , \ ; i' f ! I" , , I I '~' , . ~,~ :J'I ',,',~',',' ~~. y ;,r, :. ~:>' "/" I"v., Co . " ~. I .. ~~: i .\., .. . .. '" ~ -. . Council Activities March 8, 1994 Page 4 Council Member Pigott noted the information distributed regarding the Iowa Festival and questioned Council interest to shift additional hotel/motel funds to the group, Council asked Pigott to contact the Convention and Visitors Bureau regarding supporting Iowa Festival. Council Member Novick reported on a neighborhood meeting held at Lincoln School for discussion of the Woolf Avenue bridge design; and updated Council on the Domestic Violence Program Fine Art and Fun Fair Fund raiser which netted $25,000, Council Member Kubby noted the memos from various City departments regarding weed and brush control and requested Council discussion prior to spring, Council agreed to schedule discussion 4/11, Mayor Horowitz reported on a meeting 3/4 sponsored by the League of Iowa Municipalities for the ten urban mayors regarding juvenile justice; stated she had been asked to serve on the National League of Cities committee on children; noted that Iowa City Area Science Center spring course 3/22-3/29 which city employees Terry Robinson and Carol Sweeting would be attending; briefed Council on the joint proclamation she and Coralville Mayor Axeen presented at the School of Allied Health Sciences for National Medical Laboratory Week; read a letter from Maggie Elliott thanking the city employee who helped push her car out of the snow; and noted a joint neighborhood meeting for Southwest Estates, Walden Woods, Hunters Run, & Ty'n Cae on 3/10 on Rohret Road construction and the comprehensive water and facility plan, Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES, 94-71, Bk, 111, p, 71, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE WATER DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (deletion Maintenance Worker III and addition of a Treatment Plant Operator), Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, Moved by Lehman, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance designating an area of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, as an Urban Revitalization Area which shall be known as the Near Southside Commercial Urban Revitalization Area, be given first vote for consideration, The Mayor announced that for purposes of discussion item #15, resolution of abandonment and item #16 resolution determining necessity would also be discussed at this time, The City Attorney clarified Council options, Economic Development Planner Schoon and PCD Director Franklin present for discussion, Individual Council Members expressed their views, After Council discussion, staff was directed to prepare parking and zoning ordinance changes; development of another urban revitalization plan; information about public amenities and impact fees for public space; and incorporating tax abatement and affordable housing in a new urban revitalization area and plan. The Mayor declared the motion on first consideration carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Novick, Baker, Horowitz, Nays: Pigott, Throgmorton, Kubby, Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt a resolution of abandonment of the current Urban Revitalization Plan known as the "Near Southside Commercial Urban Revitalization Plan," and directing staff to prepare a new plan encompassing the City Council's proposed changes, The Mayor declared the resolution defeated, 3/4, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Pigott, Throgmorton, Kubby, Nays: Baker, Horowitz, Lehman, Novick, The Mayor noted that the resolution determining necessity and setting a public hearing for 4/12/94 on a new Near Southside Commercial Urban Revitalization Plan for a proposed Urban Revitalization area in the City of Iowa City, died for a lack of a motion, Moved by Lehman, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance repealing Division I of Article IV entitled "Commercial Pesticide Application," Chapter 34, Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, be given second vote for consideration, The Mayor declared the motion - -- iL '-- ),' Q. ,- 17._ L , . ~. . - I , I Co. ,( ..J fj v I ~~ ~ ~ 10 ~L,Vi;" \( ';~'- '.', . , " ' , "," ". , ", ..... ' , I Council Activities March 8, 1994 Page 5 , ,. i" J carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Throgmorton, Baker, Horowitz, Lehman, Novick, Nays: Pigott, Kubby, Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to defer until 3/29 a resolution rescinding RES, 94-17 of the City Council of the City of Iowa City (Registry fee for Commercial Pesticide Applicators), The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adjoum 10:15 p,m, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. i' , . ~, " , ',; '~,!duJ M~~A:~~City Clerk . ~l \ : I " !. . . .l; sharedlCC3-8 ", i " " \ ..., , ,~ I ".: .J ,.....""1 '0') ",' ,", ~.; , \ \j ,",..J! ' ',; it' I I , , ~' . i' i. ,:'-. I , I .. I , I i i I h I'" . I I I ' " ,',';..1.; , ' "','1"':":: "I:',' ")",' ::<'~; .'~';i".., r-.r.,:":~, '..."".....Ir.;': r:.':':~.il,:';,'.',.- ': 0 ' ' ,i5, ',' ,;' , ,,~~, ' (' - ---- ~~- --- ._--~~'~.~,:~~~',".'.~'.'," o . ',"" , .;':, ",.'pYL ::.;,;:'i::'::~:.;":/::R,:\::',.:.~:ii,':'..'" ':;;'::'~.' . ..' ",-,"', ;\. ..t~ '.; ., ,..,:t' j', , '."'.~:.\'i.:, ...,.. ' ,~. '" . '" , " ...... . "." \ :: ' . ' ' ...._._. .,.^,..... ~,~ -......h_'-"'.-.,-,_._"....~ '-",......._....~.W.". _~..~.._._. '" . 'j . City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 23, 1994 To: Mayor and City Council From: City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, March 3, 1994 - 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers Mayor Susan Horowitz presiding, Council Members present: Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Throgmorton, Pigott 17:08 p.m.l. Absent: Baker, Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, O'Neil, Smith. Airport Commission Present: Ockenfels, Foster, Hicks, Horan (7:08 p.m.). Absent: Blum. Tape recorded on Reels 94-40, Side 2; 94-45, Sides 1 and 2. AIRPORT COMMISSION PRESENTATION Reel 94-40, Side 2 Airport Commission presented the following charts: Iowa City Airport Relocation Feasibility Study - Existing Site Option 1; General Service Areas; and Area Air Space. Airport Commission member Ockenfels distributed the following handout: City Council/Airport Commission meeting Airport Master Plan, March 3, 1994. ....-...~ ,. ,.\. .__....:.1 \ \ \ 'I \ , \\ XI 1.7." f.."'.' "-;:-, , I' \ I I . 'I .1 ':' I" I' I" I' I I' I:: I ,i I II , I , I~~ I , i: Jl ~i", . Ii' t~, Wl.~, :',., d~~ ! ....._..-"\..~ Airport Commission member Ockenfels presented information to Council to: 1) update Coun- cil Members on the feasibility study, 2) provide information about the uses and users of the airport, 31 explain how the state and federal Airport Improvement Program funds are generated and what is eligible at our airport for AlP funding, 4) explain some of the current and future capital improvement needs of the airport, 5) emphasize the strong support for the Iowa City Municipal Airport by the lOOT and Federal Aviation Administration, and 6) show Council an aviator's perspective of the airport. Ockenfels stated the current airport study was initiated in the summer of 1991, The study presented an evaluation of the general aviation needs of the Iowa City/Johnson County area. One aspect of the stuay was to determine how development and encroachment near the airport has affected the ability of the airport to meet safety design standards. Ockenfels stated the study included: 1) the physical properties of the airport and how it meets the FAA standards and requirements for layout and operations, 21 the location of the airport in the community and what impact that location has on arriving and departing aircraft, and 31 attempted to answer several "what if" questions. Ockenfels used the overhead projector to present the following slides. Slide: Iowa City Airport Aerial Photo - January (1994) Ockenfels explained the goal of the Airport Commission is to provide an airport that meets the needs of the general aviation users and has a positive impact on the community. The Iowa City Municipal Airport is used primarily by general aviation aircraft. Ockenfels noted that general aviation aircraft comprise over 97 % of all civil aircraft in use today. Ockenfels stated that the recently completed economic impact study showed the vast majority of general ~'CG ,.'::: '.., ,,- - __"<Po - , ). .0,. " }.. I, 1'" I I I I . " " a ~d- J-13 " 'I'" ,!S' 10. " ...,."." .(m;':~i~.'. (, >' , ,.\ r-" \ \ \ ~f'.' , ' " i , , k., f''''. , , , i ! U,' ~:, .~ ~-; ,~.;. s', .. " t>- . "'-,'.. . " .: ~t, ' \'1' ' . ',' ~'" .. " '. ,.' '.., ."..; , . . :.\.., " "'. ....._ _._._.~__._.....____'___A . _ '- _ ._... ,,,~"_"__~".' .,. '.._'~C".. ."......:2.1.'"'--'.."~" ,-".._,_~"",.~,".. '.. '--"='.'_ ~:...^ ~.'_"__ ____'- 2 aviation flights at the Iowa City Airport are business related uses or for personal transporta- tion, Ockenfels stated the Iowa City Municipal Airport is the second busiest general aviation airport in Iowa and ranks 7 in the total number of annual operations statewide. Information compiled by the Aeronautic Division of the lOOT indicates that Iowa City recorded 26,418 operations in 1988 and 4,121 of these were multi-engine and jet operations. Ockenfels said to facilitate air travel, the FAA, in conjunction with state and local governments, has designated a system of airports through a national plan to serve the regional population centers. This system is called the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. Ockimfels stated that Iowa City is considered by the FAA to be a very important airport in the plan. , Kubby stated it would be helpful for her to know where the next general aviation airport is that accommodate jets. Ockenfels stated that Muscatine, Burlington, and Newton can accommodate jets and anything north of the Coralville Reservoir would probably go to Cedar Rapids. Slide: Federal Airport Improvement Program Ockenfels explained that funds are set aside in an FAA Aviation Trust Fund that is distributed by FAA region based on the priority of airports in the region and the priority of projects applied for. In response to Lehman, Ockenfels stated that Iowa City is not a reliever airport. Ockenfels reviewed the Airport Improvement Grant Projects list. Ockenfels explained that the Iowa City Airport is in compliance and eligible for FAA funding for projects on a 90/10 split. The FAA will pay up to 90% of the costs for eligible capital improvements projects. Ockenfels noted that many navigational equipment projects such as precision instrument approach equipment may be funded 100%. Ockenfels explained that the lOOT funding is funded on a 70/30 split. Slide: Views of Iowa City Airport Ockenfels presented views of the Iowa City Airport that showed the three-runway system. Slide: Ground View of Iowa City Airport Slide: Aerial View - Snowy Slide: Option 1 Existing Site Ockenfels presented information about Option 1 Existing Site, Slide: Snowy Aerial View Ockenfels stated that the slide demonstrates the impact of Menards and Walmart. Slide: Bowling Alley Ockenfels explained that in 1963 the City issued a building permit to allow the Protein Blenders tower to be built. Ockenfels stated that the tower may be extended by 42'. o . ',':.,0, _.J.'; ".,t."" I,'.r' .. . -.- ~< I) 3-1~ ,dHdj 5' 1 cf " 17i?J!~7A: ......-...(~t 'i \ \, ~ , , ' \ I I , : I ~4 ~ .""'.1 , ~; ~; ! " ......, " " I ~. " " '" . . >'It", o . - ~ \-', I,", " . ',' , " .;..... , -. ~' . . :: . .. 4 will cost $1,1 million out of City taxpayer budget; and site 1 - alternative site will cost $15.7 million to build a new airport. Ockenfels explained that the value of the current airport site is estimated to be at $5.9 million. Ockenfels explained that if the Iowa City Airport is relocated to a new site, the FAA would allow the City of Iowa City to take the funds from the current site and apply them towards the new site, Ockenfels stated that if the City makes money on the sale of the airport, those funds will go for airport improvements at the new site. In response to Throgmorton, Ockenfels stated that none of the land that is high value land is in the 1 OO-year floodplain. Ockenfels stated that the Airport Commission can provide Council with a drawing that shows the 100- and 500-year floodplains. Throgmorton asked if it was possible for the Iowa City Airport to prohibit the use of the airport by jets of any class. Ockenfels stated absolutely not. Ockenfels stated that the Iowa City Airport cannot prohibit the use of the airport by any aircraft where the pilot deems he can land there. Throgmorton inquired about liability. Ockenfels stated liability almost always goes to the pilot. Kubby inquired about jet aircraft use at the Iowa City Airport. Ockenfels explained that the Iowa Aviation System plan showed 25 % of the aircraft of the 26,000 operations were multi-engine aircraft. Kubby stressed that the consultants say 83% of the local users don't use J'ets. In response to Kubby, Ockenfels explained that anybody based here is only going to buy an ~ aircraft based on what they can fly in and out of here with. ' Slide: Estimated Development Cost - Option 1 Slide: Iowa City Airport Safety Ratings Ockenfels explained that Iowa City is 71 out of the 112 public airports on the safety rating scale. 10 Slide: Iowa Airport Safety Ratings - December 1991 Ockenfels explained that Iowa City was ranked 22 out of the busiest 25 airports in the state of Iowa as far as safety of the approaches to the runways. In response to Throgmorton, Ockenfels stated Iowa City is not an unsafe airport, but there are 70 other airports in the state of Iowa that are considered safer, Slide: Reasons for a Displaced Threshold IProfile View) Slide: Obstruction Record of Runway at Iowa City Airport Slide: Aerial View - Pilot's Perspective Slide: Pilot's Perspective - Further Out Slide: Pilot's Perspective - Further Out Slide: Pilot's Perspective - Same Approach. Very Clear Day - Ockenfels presented pictures from a pilot's perspective of the aerial view of the airport area. Pigott asked if there are plans in other communities for expansion of the local general aviation airports. Ockenfels stated that expansion is taking place in Muscatine, Keokuk and Ankeny. In response to Pigott, Ockenfels stated that Muscatine will accommodate all classes of general aviation aircraft. Horowitz asked questions about the existing site Option 1 development costs. Horowitz asked if the Master Plan will cover a 1 O-year time period. Ockenfels stated o --= .,.:'~Q..~.:"'.' .1-/3 j,l [J 1iliI'im , ' ~- J ,~'\ \\ '~ . ,~~- , , , ~, , I I ! k~ I". i i,~11 d,,; \....-' ~. .,~ 1 I~ ), -""\ :t ,,' , f., , ." .~. : ", .'..... ':.,\'" . '., ~f\ ~ t ' ,"t, '" " '~ " ' .,'.; ~ " , ""f,. .. :.':':: . . ~ '.. .,... . ...... ".' ",..:. ..,. ~N ..i':':':''' :.0.:,,:'.1','-. _. ...'~:' ','~',."..;" ',._...~~...',~. "_~"""~'" . .. .~_._..,_._---,....._--'_..Q . . 3 Slide: Gray House Across the Street Ockenfels presented information relating to the purchase of easements. Ockenfels noted that the airport will not buy property across the highway. Slide: Airport Runway Ockenfels presented information about pavement rehabilitation and rehab work that will be done on runway 12/30, Ockenfels stated runways will be narrowed from 150' to approxi- mately 100/. Ockenfels stated other rehab work will include improving the landing surface, ongoing maintenance, parallel taxiways, and lighting. In response to Kubby, Ockenfels stated that the parallel taxiways are at the bottom of the priority list. Slide: Runway Pavement Ockenfels presented a slide showing runway pavement conditions. Slide: Runway 12/30 Slide: Runway 12/30 Slide: N17382 Terminal Building Ockenfels explained that building renovations at the terminal building include roof repair and repair of the exterior masonry. Slide: Pavement Between Hangar Buildings Slide: Pavement Between Hangars Slide: Hangar Area Ockenfels explained that the United building hangar will need to be torn down and removed from the location if the airport puts in a localizer or instrunient approach. Ockenfels noted that the FAA will pay 9.0% of the costs for relocating and rebuilding that hangar. Slide: Hangar Slide: Airport Airplane Parking Area Slide: Home Built Aircraft Slide: Aerial Photo of Iowa City Airport Ockenfels reviewed the capital improvement program for the Iowa City Airport. Kubby requested information on cost estimates for projects that are not eligible for funding. Slide: Iowa City Net Local Development Cost Chart Ockenfels explained that if the airport decides to do nothing, it will cost the community $2.1 million for non-reimbursable expenses; implementing consultant recommendations for Option 1 o ,"0"" ',,' ,I.,....', " " ".. "I -13 ~l;' rd. ---',".-::;1 ".. ;"" ::,\ ~\, .'.'...... I . ". \ ~ .. i I I ~ ,I ~\: H L\ " i.' ..: ' , , .:"....", ',1 : ~.~t, \'1 , '1 ,/" '.... .,~. . '1 ' ".; ,..,' . ..... ,,". . " .,:;_i." ." .1.,':,.,..-, '.' '''. ....." '.' -, ;, .. ,'. . ..,,' -"..,.'" "'.' . .""'.:',,:" :.'.~'., _..-_......__...........-,.",.........~..,~~.......~.,.__._----;, 5 that the period of time to complete the Master Plan is based on how much time the FAA takes to issue the grants and the projects are completed. Airport Commission member Hicks stated that he discussed Master Plan timetables with an FAA representative and Master Plans can be extended over a 20 year period. Horowitz asked who is the project officer for projects. Ockenfels explained the Airport Commission through the Airport Manager decides what the priorities are for the grants from the FAA. Ockenfels stated that when the plan is funded, the Airport Commission sets up a contract with a consulting firm to oversee the projects: Kubby inquired about selling airport land on the current site. Ockenfels explained that land cannot be sold but can be leased on a long term lease controlled by the Airport Commission. Novick inquired about the problem of pedestrian and bikeway path along the river. Ockenfels stated that the proposed pedestrian and bike path would be in the area that is potentially going to be used for an instrument approach zone. Ockenfels explained that the City agreed the area in the transition zone and in the obstacle free zone would be controlled by the Airport Commission. Lehman asked the costs for equipment it takes for instrument landing. Ockenfels stated that it could be millions of dollars and that it would be 100% funded by the FAA. Lehman asked if renovation took place at the present airport site, would a bond issue be required. Atkins stated any debt that would incur for the current site would not require a bond issue, but to move the airport and build a new one would require a referendum. Atkins stated that $1.1 million (for Option 11 is likely to require some borrowing. Airport Commission member Hicks questioned some of the numbers of the value of the existing airport. Micks emphasized that $5.9 million is a substantial amount of money and he questioned if it was probably worth that much. Hicks noted that the sewer system is going to have to be changed and that would be a major cost. Hicks emphasized that the FAA stated that Iowa City is going to have to make a Master Plan. In response to a question about shortening runways, Ockenfels explained that existing site Option 1 includes shutting off and closing down and removing the ends of runways on several of the runways. Ockenfels stated that the proposal is an A and B category airport. Airport Commission member Ockenfels and Council discussed the purchase of property including the bowling alley. In response to Pigott, Ockenfels stated that the areas affected by the fairgrounds were Option 2 and 3. Ockenfels referred to the map and stated that two trailer parks would be purchased and trailers removed. In response to Mayor Horowitz, Ockenfels stated that the Airport Commission needs to , prepare a recommendation to Council. Gentry asked if the Airport Commission is going to make a recommendation to the Council on which Master Plan to proceed with. Ockenfels stated yes. Lehman requested that the Airport Commission recommendation include their first preference, second preference and third preference. Ockenfels stated that the Airport Commission has not decided upon options yet. Lehman stated that proposal (Option 11 is probably the only one that could be considered and further discussion of moving the airport could be .counter productive. Pigott noted that'the debate is almost centered about maintaining the airport at its current site. Four Council Members agreed with the assumption the City is going to maintain an airport. Horowitz requested that recommendations from the Airport Commission include costs. Meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. cc3'3,loI ,:C ~- ~~"J, ':_~-- ,'-', - --~"~L_~:~ ,)., , '. " '.,-.,:', , . ,""..-. 'j"'-',: ,,0,. '" "_ ~,,' .';'-' ~:. ~.;" :', ' .:.t,'/ ': " , ';, \ . 3-13 'I"". 'j t. r ~ ~: o " : " '" ','. , -- I ~O, , ,." I , ~. ,,' , ,:~};';~ot~ '" . "I.r: I , -h, , " ~ ", ,.' . , :: . "" wet ' City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 22, 1994 To: Mayor and City Council From: City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, March 7,1994 - 6:30 p,m. in the Council Chambers Mayor Susan Horowitz presiding. Council present: Horowitz, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Gentry, Karr, Franklin, Moen, Davidson, Schmadeke, Schoon, Hardy, Shaffer. Tape recorded on Reels 94-46, All; 94-47, All; 94-48, Side 1. . JOHNSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY APPOINTMENT Reel 94-46, Side 1 Horowitz noted that the Johnson County Historical Society requested Bud Louis be appointed to the Sesquicentennial Committee and stated the recommendation would be added to the 3/8 formal agenda. I i o REVIEW ZONING MATTERS Reel 94-96, Side 1 PCD Senior Planner Moen presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion. a, , , r I ,~~ \ \ '\ (,~ ; b. ,., c. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 29. 1994, ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS FOR AN APPROXIMATE 7,500 SQUARE FOOT PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE 1300 BLOCK SOUTH OF SHERIDAN AVENUE FROM 1-1 TO RS-8. (O'Brien/REZ94.0002) Moen noted the applicant has requested expedited consideration. r. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REVISE SECTION 36-20.5, CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB.5) ZONE REQUIREMENTS. (FIRST CONSIDER- ATION). ORDINANCE REPEALING THE VACATION OF THE SOUTHERN 97 FEET OF THE NORTH.SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 102 BOUNDED BY CLINTON, BURLINGTON, DUBUQUE AND COURT STREETS. (VAC94.0002) (FIRST CONSIDERATION), d. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS FOR A 12.5 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED WEST OF SYCAMORE STREET AND SOUTH OF BURNS AVENUE FROM ID-RS TO RS-5. (FrantzlREZ93. 0014) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) 0'--~ '~ >' 'I'; i~ ;; "'.~ I ' I ~- .r -/~ ,-- . ,..--- - - .) i ~O, CD Q /J " ~m I ~ i I " : II : II '.~' [I I . ~ :~'! I '. ~ ~,;",:~ , , , , ' " ~l . If' "'",," ','\'h", i, ;Wi, --...'\. ~'((_o ., ,", .~. 'I "',~t: ~'f; ~ "1 . I~' ....i\ , "' . :: ' ,"",_-",'-'.".-.'./..""., ""'.'_",,"-"_~_ ....._ ."_"'_n 2 e. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE PDH (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING) PLAN FOR WALNUT RIDGE. PARTS 5 THROUGH 9, AN 85,32 ACRE, 56 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED NORTH OF MELROSE AVENUE ON KENNEDY PARKWAY EXTENDED. (REZ93-0015 AND SUB93-0023) (FIRST CONSIDERATION) Moen noted that Council has scheduled discussion with the Planning and Zoning Commission later on in the meeting. f, AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE SECTIONS 36-58, OFF-STREET PARKING , REQUIREMENTS; 36-60, SIGN REGULATIONS, AND 36-9. RFBH, FACTORY BUILT HOUSING RESIDENTIAL ZONE, TO ALLOW CERTAIN COMMERCIAL USES AS PROVISIONAL USES IN THE RFBH ZONE, AND TO REPLACE THE INCORRECT REFERENCES TO THE RMH ZONE WITH RFBH. (PASS AND ADopn MEET WITH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Reel 94-46, Side 1 A, STREET HIERARCHY (SYCAMORE FARMS) PCD Director Franklin and Asst. PCD Director Davidson presented information about the Iowa City street networks and Sycamore Farms. Franklin presented the overhead transparency slide of arterial street concept plans area 5 and 6 and City of Iowa City long range growth area. Horowitz requested information about traffic management techniques to thwart traffic. In response to Kubby, Davidson stated that he will look for video resources that explain alternative development options. Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Scott presented information as it relates to the Sycamore Farms development. Council Members requested information regarding aiternative development options, transportation issues, trip generation data, mode split data, and origin destination data. B, SECONDARY ACCESS (WALNUT RIDGE) PCD Director Franklin and Asst. PCD Director Davidson presented information. MMS Consultant Larry Schnittjer and Construction Manager for Southgate Glenn Siders commented about the Walnut Ridge development. Franklin explained that this item is on Council's formal agenda for first consideration of the amended PDH. CABLECASTING OF WORK SESSIONS Reel 94-47, Side 1 Mayor Horowitz asked staff to reschedule this discussion. URBAN PLANNING DIVISION WORK SCHEDULE Reel 94.47, Side 1 PCD Senior Planner Moen presented the amended work program for the Urban Planning Division. NEAR SOUTHSIDE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN Reel 94-47, Side 1 Council Members Throgmorton and Pigott distributed and presented their Alternative Plan for the Near Southside (BrunofThrog proposal). PCD Director Franklin and City Attorney Gentry responded to Council questions. .... . '" .1" -I~ ~ - T- " 0 ).; I ICl 'IS I , ~.', t ~. . """ ,""i' ,!l!l'Al'ii1 ' - . '_e' f '-'I \ \ \ , '. ."""\ ;:';'~;'~ ( , I r i ~ . I~~ I , , \ \d ~~ " ,.~:! ~L" ~~ .~ ~", ~', 'c~ '. l._"" . .., (- '\ , 0, "'~ , .; ',,"' . ""',',. . , ,>'\1' '-'.'1, , ,~, " , .' ~ " . . :':-..1. , .,..... , " . :.' '.' ." , " . -~, ....."", ._.,......,'~" ._,,,_.:......,,;;.;...-~.~ ~,.'-'-.-;;.""";:..~...;:. '; ~-'.'~..;.;;,."..:.~ .....:., ." "~-""'~"-' ...-. --.- .-_.. .-.--.-.--. .......... 3 COUNCIL AGENDAlTIME Reel 94-48, Side 1 1, ' Kubby inquired about scheduling discussion for the domestic partnership health insurance issue. Atkins stated that he has prepared a memo for Council and is waiting a response from Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Horowitz suggested scheduling the item for discussion on March 29. COMMUNITY VISION/COMMUNITY PLANNING RECOMMENDATION Reel 94-48, Side 1 City Manager Atkins presented information about his community vision/community planning recommendation. In response to Atkins, Council Members provided names of persons or organizations that they would like to recruit for the task forces. Council directed Atkins to proceed as recommended. APPOINTMENTS Reel 94-48, Side 1 Animal Control Advisory. Dennis Cowles Housing Commission. Reappoint Charles Eastman; Appoint Jayne Sandler Johnson County Historical Society - Bud Louis COUNCIL AGENDAlTIME Reel 94-48, Side 2 2. Horowitz noted a lecture at ACT, Challenae of Cultural Diversity Education in the '90s, on Thursday, March 10, 1994. 3. Horowitz noted that the City of Iowa City was not chosen by the Iowa League of Municipalities for the conference in 1996 due to the lack of convention space. 4. Throgmorton thanked staff for putting together a meeting with City Mgr. Atkins, Public Works Dir. Schmadeke, Water Division Sup!. Moreno and Howard R. Green Consultant regarding water issues. 5. Atkins noted Council Members received a memo on staffing and crime statistics and that Police Chief Winkelhake was not pleased with the reporting data, but it was the best available at this time. 6. Horowitz inquired about the accident rate at the Kirkwood/Summit intersection. In response to Horowitz, Atkins stated that he has not heard of any interest in putting the stop sign back in. 7. Horowitz noted that she needs to attend a 6:00 p.m. meeting at the Highlander to welcome the Southeast Regional League on Tuesday and asked Mayor Pro tem Novick to take over the 7:30 formal meeting if she is late. Meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. cc3-7.~1 , , , , j t" . ,,"','. , , '. .1"-14 1"5" ; I , (<) ,',..:.;-,9...:,"., ,'10 . I .. ,,-',"")"'1'