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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-07-23 Council minutes 1 ~ 1 ~~~'Ilf: "~"aD" -"\ -, CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: August 13, 2007 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, July 23,2007,6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Absent: Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Foss, Rackis, Briggs, Trueblood, Craig Tapes: 07-54 and 07-55, Both Sides. (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Davidson presented information on the following items: A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 21, 2007 ON A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE NORTHEAST DISTRICT PLAN TO INTEGRATE A LARGE INSTITUTIONAL PROPERTY INTO THE PLAN FOR THE LINDEMANN HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD NORTH OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE ALONG LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD (St. Patrick's). B. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 21, 2007 ON A RESOLUTION FOR A VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF 14 ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY HENRIETTA MILLER AND 1.89 ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY LOCATED NORTH OF LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD, BRENTWOOD DRIVE, AND BROADMOOR LANE (St. Patrick's). G. ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF COURT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN CLINTON STREET AND CAPITOL STREET (Clark). (VAC07-00003) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) H. RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF THE VACATED PORTION OF COURT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN CLINTON STREET AND CAPITOL STREET, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID PROPOSED CONVEYANCE FOR AUGUST 21, 2007 (Clark). COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - re-advertise; no applicants Airport Zoning Comm. - re-advertise; no applicants Historic Preservation Comm.- re-advertise; no applicants Housing & Community Development Comm.- Charles Drum, Holly Hart, and Brian Richman Human Rights Comm. - Newman Abuissa Police Citizens Review Board - Don King Youth Advisory Commission- re-advertise; no applicants Council Work Session July 23, 2007 Page 2 BOAT HOUSE (Agenda item # 6) Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood introduced University of Iowa representative Hugh Barry, and Kevin Monson and Tim Schroeder from Neumann Monson Architects. Kevin Monson offered a power point presentation of the proposed facility. Schroeder, Barry and Old Capitol Rowing Club Rep. Dennis Keitel present for discussion. PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE Public Works Director Foss offered a power point presentation of projects. LIBRARY UPDATE Library Director Craig distributed and reviewed a hand out. AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda item # 13 - Resolution to adopt the Iowa City's Housing Authority's Amended Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP)) Housing Adm. Rackis and Public Housing Coordinator Briggs present for discussion. 2. (Agenda item # 9 - Ordinance amending Title 10 .... To allow sidewalk cafes to encompass raised planters in City Plaza under limited circumstances; resolution to attest a license agreement... The Saloon for a sidewalk Cafe) Majority of Council Members agreed to support the amended design presented by Saloon owner Jim Mondanaro which scaled back the use of the planter in front of Donnelly's. 3. (Agenda item # 17 - Resolution awarding contract... Mercer Park Aquatic Center Roof Replacement Project) Parks & Rec. Director Trueblood present for discussion. Majority agreed to award to Geisler Brothers Co, including Alternate A. 4. (Agenda item # 7 - Ordinance amending Title 4 ... to prohibit possession of open alcoholic beverages on public property) City Atty. Dilkes requested that the second reading be collapsed and the ordinance adopted. 5. (Agenda item # 8 - Ordinance amending Title 8 ... to prohibit amateur fighting and boxing at establishments that are licensed to serve alcohol) Council Member Correia noted correspondence stating that USA Boxing is regulated and questioned support for amending the ordinance. Majority agreed to discuss at the formal meeting the next evening. 6. (Agenda item # 16 - Resolution... agreement... with Neumann Monson... for engineering consultant services... for the Senior Center ADA Restroom Renovation Project) Council Member Elliott raised concerns regarding the hiring of a consultant for the project. Council Member Correia requested that the main floor bathroom be operational at the front end of the project. 7. (Agenda item # 15 - Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property... Court Hill Trail Project) In response to Council Member Elliott, the City Manager stated the amount had not been determined until Council authorized staff to pursue the acquisition; City Atty. Dilkes stated estimated costs where included in the CIP (Capital Improvements Project) budget. Council Work Session July 23, 2007 Page 3 8. (Consent Calendar # 3f(11) - Correspondence... Katie DeVries re Quicker Access to Assault Alerts) Mayor Pro tem Bailey requested information from the Police Department on the assaults. Council Member Correia requested information on possible safety enhancements such as lighting and late night bus service that could be included in the budget. City Manager Atkins stated staff would follow up. 9. (Agenda item # 14 - Resolution approving funding for La Reyna, Inc.... Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development Fund ...) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, Council Members shared information on the business. COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Champion requested that the matter of neighborhood parking permits be researched again. Mayor Pro tem Bailey suggested that Neighborhood Services Coordinator Klingaman poll the neighborhoods and see if someone would be willing to try the system. 2. (IP1 of 7/19 Info Packet... Police Chief memo "Alcohol Statistics January through June, 2007") Council Member Correia questioned why council had not been receiving the details of the charges during the formal action on the applications. Staff will follow up. 3. Council Member Correia requested a report in underage selling and timelines for local sting operations. Staff will follow up. 4. (Consent Calendar # 3e (1), (2), (3), and (4) ... setting public hearing... proposal to convey ... 960 Longfellow Place ..' 962 Longfellow Place ... 983 Longfellow Place ... 985 Longfellow Place) Council Member Vanderhoef requested an update on the Affordable Housing Program totals for housing units sold. 5. (IP6 of 7/12 Info Packet. ..Director of Planning & Community Development ... Neighborhood Street Lighting) Council Member Correia noted the memo did not support period lighting and stated the Goosetown Neighborhood has suggested period lighting. Mayor Pro tem Bailey stated the proposal would be presented to the Council at a later time. SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS None Meeting adjourned 9:20 PM.