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Home My WebLink AboutInformal minutes of 7/12Informal Council Discussion July 12, 1988 Informal Council Discussion, July 12, 1988, 6:30 p.m. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: McDonald, Ambrisco, Larson, Dickson, Strait, Horowitz, Courtney. Staff present: Karr, Timmins, Melling, Schmeiser. Tape-recorded on Reel 88-36, Side 2, 604-1. PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS. A Schmeiser stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission took action on July 7th and the applicant has requested expedited consideration of this item. Strait asked what Council could do to expedite consideration of this item. Schmeiser explained that first consideration can be scheduled on the agenda on the same night as the public hearing and at the following meeting, Council can decide to waive second and third considerations. In response to Larson, Schmeiser said this item has been non -controversial. Horowitz said she studied the location of CC -2 zones throughout Iowa City and could not find any reasons why food lockers could not be located in twee zones. See above Item A. C. Public hearing on en OrdlIlatltf_toat�LDo.CSL4(Lof�taldon laM _ Schmaiser said there are three requests pertaining to Maiden Lane: 1) to vacate 19 feet of Maiden lane between the southern right-of-wey lino of Harrison Street and Ralston Creek to allow for the property on the east side of the road to be contiguous with the triangular pplace of the land that Benjamin Chalt proposes to purchase from the Cltyl 2) to vacate Harrison Street right-of-way; and S) to vacate portion of Malden ions north of Harrison Street and south of Court Street. Schmeiser noted 6O406min Chait hats withdrawn his request to vacate Harrison Street right�of-May. Schmeiser said there were no objections received at the Planning A Zoning Coosaisslon eleetts regarding vocation of the it fast, but An objection was recelvod by staff from a property owner located south of Ralston Creek. lh.Donald asked 1/ other property amara A ye been in^Uclld. Schf.. !Ipr telA property owners along Malden lane have boon Contacted, D, 5MR helript 4-1n _ ordinance .�4_jgyDneprop LUBi. At, 1097, 1001, 101]]01�.1Il3bandl�ll_Lassxr�luscotlnalaid rom .5•b-tu�S�.__ St. ilwri sir !iai d ala l,ia ar- "— Ing cenli�Mred for retor.if!!s }`Lw! single-family to d.itriae, % bailer peolahlaod Council with a alxp of the arra, SLheslw r1riained thgroo are film dwellingi 9n ?ii rots, thf" propei-tift i6;! s -r rn rf+lrA_ to duplex, four protmrty vxmr, Of the six lots 90e111014 a r#ffllon in favor of the retnning, ane Ihere MINUTES IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 12, 1988 PAGE 2 are no duplexes on the lots currently. Horowitz said that it is her understanding that some of the houses are being used as duplexes. Schmeiser said four of the properties are owner -occupied and only one of the properties are rented out. In response to Larson, Schmeiser explained Planning & Zoning members voted 4-2 in favor of the request because there were no objections and because of the commercial properties located across the street on Lower Muscatine. Two Planning & Zoning Commission members that voted against the request objected because of concerns of spot zoning. Larson asked if area neighbors have been informed of the request. Schmeiser said signs were placed on the Properties and contact was made to 19 neighbors to inform that a public hearing was scheduled. Larson encouraged citizens to public hearingntact Councilmembers so their wishes couldibettakenrintoable to attend the account. Horowitz said that as a Council person living in the area, she has received feedback from neighbors that they are against the rezoning. Larson stated he didn't understand how duplexes would be a better buffer than residential housing. McDonald noted that Council would take no action on the rezoning until the public hearing and citizen comments would be carefully considered. Schmeiser said that if Council decides to vote against the rezoning, contrary to Planning & Zoning Commission could attend the aJuly p26th Councille of the meeting todiscussCommission members issue. Timmins said that the City submitted a proposed 28E Agreement to the Universiproposalty in that staff hasJune reviewed. the Thefollowingpresented da counter were discussed in a meeting with University representatives: BLOOMINGTON STREET RICHT-Df-MAY. Timmins reported that Public Works is in favor of vacating 1110t*1 Ston Street as a public for the oof and the Fire Chiat harp rai,ed concerns about fire protection Chemistry Building because of the need for access to the stand glee on Bloomington street, liming stated it is not in the City s interest to vacate 010`401n0en street completely betwae of utilities buried under the street and proposed plans for the additional burled water utilities. the City VOPOsed that the City will vital* 8100minuton StreM 44 • as►eet thoroughfare and dard to the University the portion of the right-of-way behind the curbs, IImins blawthe ainytuntSlMeat ill r*144 cu&jcrt. title fire ieneree*pMeol fo. Ji # Of the PAVIA Valvertlify ind :a «acaaxnt Tor -7ff at lhrlr 9t1114ios. the Univertitr x111 maintain the Y0° iiro i0hi rhe the City and tts turrnandlrg landt(ope4d tree MINUTES IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 12, 1988 PAGE 3 PROGRESS PAYMENTS AND CHANGE ORDERS. Discussions were held regarding how these would be processed and paid. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The City had proposed 100 year term with ability to renew the agreement for five-year periods and the University countered with a proposal for a 50 -year term. Timmins stated the City and University discussed the renewal for an additional unspecified period if the City's water facility would not prevent the University's use of other adjacent University properties. ROLE OF UNIVERSITY IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PHASE. Timmins explained that the City is contracting the University to build the facility and to be construction managers. USE OF TOP SURFACE OF WATER TANK. Timmins stated the City does not care what the University uses at the top of the water tank as long as the University remained in care, custody and control of that. Timmins said that a resolution of intent for the 28E Agreement could possibly be scheduled on Council's August 26th formal agenda and a public hearing and resolution authorizing the execution of the 28E Agreement could be scheduled for their first meeting in August. F. Ordinance to amend the Zpnino Ordinance parking rerluirements in the C8-2 zone. (passed and adootPrll No Council comment. DEMONSTRATION: PARKING TICKET WRITER: Reel 88.36, Side 2 Hellin y said the parking ticket writer was not available for a demonstration. 02CIL TIMUAGENDA; Reel 88.36, side 2 1. Asende item No: j:c,i: - Liquor License for Oubuque Street Hrering Company) Karr noted this item is a liquor license refund and the Consent Calendar' should be amended. jifttYE SL55102ii Roll 88.36, tide 2 Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn to executive session under Section 21,6.1 to ewluate the professional competency of an Individual whose oppolntmant, hirin1p, performance or discharge Is being considrred whet+ nefe.tery !e twevor needless and Irrepsret•k In;}ury to thjt Indiylduat'e reputation and that individual requests a closed aeaston (City Clerk ayslustior). Affirmative roll ^all vote uninimout, 710. oil ouncilmembars preaont, Mayor declared the motion rarrtod. CouncII ♦djournad to ixmutird le3etan at 7:00 P.M. I /)