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Home My WebLink About2002-12-09 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: December 9, 2002 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, December 9, 2002, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Long, Fowler Tapes: 02-90, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) ADDITION TO CONSENT CALENDAR Majority of Council agreed to add Class C Liquor License for Water-B, Inc. dba Studio 13. PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. Setting a public hearing for January 7 on an ordinance vacating portions of Madison Street, Davenport Street, and Bloomington Street rights-of-way. (VAC02-00008) B. Ordinance rezoning 10.15 acres from Medium Density Multifamily (RM-20) to Sensitive Areas Overlay and Planned Housing Development Overlay (RM-20/OSA/OPDH) for property located Northwest of Highway 1 and Rupped Road. (Callaway Lodge/REZ02- 000018) C. Public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (RS-5/OSA) for 5.6 acres of property located at 1520 N. Dubuque Road. (LewislGordonlREZ02-O0019) PCD Franklin stated it was her understanding that the subdivision would develop but that the sewer lines were going to be run individually and bore into the main line, and that that might remove the Sensitive Area issues from consideration. She recommended holding the hearing and closing it, and staff would advice Council on January 7 that the application had been withdrawn or have a resolution approving the plan on for Council consideration. D. Public hearing on an ordinance vacating Lafayette Street, located west of Capitol Street. (City CartonNAC02-00006) Atty. Robert Downer representing the applicant present for discussion. Council Work Session December 9, 2002 Page 2 E. Public hearing on an ordinance vacating the east-to west alley in Block 27 of the Original Town Plat, located between Market and Bloomington Street west of Dodge Street. (Mercy HospitalNAC02-00007) Darrell Lamb representing the applicant present for discussion. F. Ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Article K, the Sensitive Areas Ordinance, regarding requirements for Sensitive Areas Overlay Rezonings and Sensitive Areas Site Plans. (First Consideration) G. Resolution approving the final plat of North Airport Development Part Two, Iowa City, Iowa. (SUB02-00022) H. Resolution approving the final plat of Silvercrest Residential Community, Part 2, Iowa City, Iowa. (SUB02-00017) AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Item #10 - Resolution authorizing .... settlement agreement with MCC Iowa L.L.C. (Medicom) with the City) In response to Council Members Pfab and Kanner, Asst. City Mgr. Helling explained the rationale for the recommended settlement. 2. (Item #8 - Resolution approving ... 28-E agreement (SEATS) paratransit service ... July1, 2003 through June 30, 2005) Council Member O'Donnell acknowledged Council committee members Vanderhoef and himself, and the efforts of Parking & Transit Director Fowler and Transit Manager Logsden. Parking and Transit Director Fowler present for discussion of subscription rides 3. (Item #7 - Ordinance ... "Airport Zoning" ) Council Member Pfab noted the comment on item #7 indicated a vote on the part of the Airport Commission but did not provide the breakdown. Staff to report back. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Board of Adjustment - appoint Carol Alexander Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applicants, readvertise Airport Zoning Commission - no applicants, readvertise CDBG/HOME HOUSING PROJECT CRITERIA (IP1 OF 12/5 INFO PACKET) Council Member Wilburn left the room due to a conflict of interest. PCD Director Franklin presented information. Majority of Council agreed with the recommendation of the Housing and Community Development Commission noted in the packet memo. Council Member Vanderhoef requested information on the interest for owner occupied units built by nonprofits. Council Member Wilburn returned to the work session. COUNCIL CONVENED FORMAL MEETING 7:35 PM, and returned to work session at 7:50 PM. Council Work Session December 9, 2002 Page 3 REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT SCHOOL BOARD REFERENDUM (IP2 of 12/5 info packet) Majority of Council agreed to consider a resolution of support at their January 7 formal meeting. STAFF ACTION: City Manager will follow up with neighboring cities regarding language. (Atkins) .COUNCIL TIME 1. {IP6 of 11/21 Info packet - Termination of CDBG agreement with Torus Precision Optics) In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Manager stated he did not expect a reimbursement to the City. 2. In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Manager said he was being considered for a position at the University; stated his employment agreement required 60 days notice if he chose to leave this position; and reconfirmed his professional responsibility to represent this community to its fullest extent. 3. Council Member Vanderhoef requested scheduling of a work session to discuss emergency management and homeland security issues and City costs incurred. The City Manager raised concerns about public disclosure of such issues, and suggested a memo be prepared regarding costs. 4. (IP12 of 12/5 Info packet - letter from Susan Judkins regarding City Showcase) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, the City Manager stated staff was preparing a tabletop display of our recycling center for the State League Legislative Day. 5. (IP13 of 12/5 Info packet - Memo from Senior Planner Miklo re District Planning Schedule) Majority of Council agreed with the Central Business District Plan being the next plan worked on by staff. 6, In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, the City Manager stated staff would prepare a recommendation on the Airport Business Plan funding within 30 days. 7, Council Member Pfab reported strict security measures being imposed at large and small airports alike was causing private planes to reevaluate procedures. 8, In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Manager stated monies for the municipal electric study were being placed in the next fiscal year budget, and would be discussed at budget time along with the airport business plan request. 9. (Consent Calendar #3g(5) - e-mail from Dr. Pete Wallace re voting permits) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, a majority of Council agreed to schedule a presentation on 17 year olds voting at a work session, after budget, between March and June. Council Work Session December 9, 2002 Page 4 10. (IP11 of 12/5 Info Packet - letter from Pat Harney re sewer line for proposed Iowa National Guard Readiness Center and JC Administrative Campus) In response to Mayor Lehman, the City Manager stated staff will prepare a report on the request for Council discussion. 11. In response to Council Member Pfab, the City Manager stated he had nothing new to report on the basement flooding of the Daniel property, but would verify that the next day, 12. Mayor Lehman asked if there was Council interest to pursue Council Members joining the City's group health insurance plan. Majority of Council directed staff to report back on the feasibility. 13. Council Member Kanner noted that the age of consent matter had been on the Council pending list for some time and questioned when it would be scheduled. Majority of Council did not wish to discuss the matter and requested the item be dele[ed from the pending list. 14. Mayor Lehman reported he would be having dinner with University Presidential candidates. 15. Council Member Wilburn stated he has been asked to be the speaker at the Washington, Iowa, junior and high school Martin Luther King observances. 16. Meeting adjourned 8:15 PM.