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Home My WebLink About2000-03-06 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: April 13, 2000 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, March 6, 2000 - 7 p.m. in Council Chambers Council: Lehman, Champion, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Kanner, Pfab, Wilbum Staff: Atkins, Helling, Kart, Dilkes, Franklin, Davidson, Herring, O'Malley, Holecek, Mansfield, Schoon, Fosse Tapes: 00-32 Side 2, 00-34 Both Sides, 00-35 Side 1. A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's office. JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING & ZONING (Agenda Item #6d & 6c) Planning and Zoning members Lea Supple, Dick Gibson, Ben Chiat, Ann Bovbjerg, Marilyn Schintler, and Dean Shannon present. D. CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN- 1) TO COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO-I) FOR 2.5 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST END OF FIRST AVENUE AT TUDOR DRIVE. (Mercy Hospital/REZ99-0015) Individual P&Z and Council Members expressed their views. Asst. City Atty. Holecek present for discussion. C. AMENDING THE SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY (OSA-8) CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT TO ALLOW A DRIVEWAY ACCESS ONTO FOSTER ROAD FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 500 FOSTER ROAD. (Louis Condos/REZ99-0016) The Mayor noted the two options previously presented for addressing the request, adding a third option to allow access to Foster Road until traffic counts reach the collector street catego~ or when 250 occupancy permits are issued for the area west of the driveway. Individual P&Z and Council Members expressed their views. PLANNING & ZONING PCD Director Franklin presented the following items: A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 21 ON AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12), FOR 0.82 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF BENTON COURT, NORTH OF BENTON STREET. (REZ00-000"i) B. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 21 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, TO ALLOW WIDE-BASE FREESTANDING SIGNS IN SOME COMMERCIAL ZONES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Council Work Session March 6, 2000 Page 2 C. AMENDING THE SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLY (OSA-8) CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT TO ALLOW A DRIVEWAY ACCESS ONTO FOSTER ROAD FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 500 FOSTER ROAD. (Louis Condo's/REZ99-0016) (Items C and D were discussed earlier during the joint meeting with P&Z.) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, Council directed staff to change the wording on the conditional zoning agreement (item #3) to clarify language by removing the reference to the west area of the Peninsula and inserting "west of Mr. Louis' driveway." D. CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN- 1) TO COMMERCIAL OFFICE {CO-1) FOR 2.5 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF FIRST AVENUE AT TUDOR AVENUE. (Mercy Hospital/REZ99-0015) (SECOND CONSIDERATION/ (items C and D were discussed earlier during the joint meeting with P&Z.) E. CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY - LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (OSA-5) AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THREE FOUR-UNIT BUILDINGS ON A 2.72 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF ROHRET ROAD, WEST OF HIGHWAY 218. (Duck Creek/REZ99-O012/ (PASS AND ADOPT). F. AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADOPT AND INCORPORATE THE SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT PLAN FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF HIGHWAY 218, SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 1 AND WEST OF THE IOWA RIVER. PCD Director noted the correction in the first sentence of the March I memo from Associate Planner Rockwell, the reference to Page 11 should read "Sycamore L to the east". REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS 1. (item. No. 16. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S PROPOSED 5 YEAR PLAN AND ANNUAL PLAN.) In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Manager stated he would have staff available to answer questions at tomorrow night's hearing. 2. (ITEM NO. 26. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO Ar-rEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STP-U- 3715(615)-70-52.) In response to Kanner, City Engineer Fosse explained the 80% State and 20% local match funds for the project. 3. (ITEM NO. 9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CiTY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARCHITECTS, INC....Near Southside Transportation Center) In response to Vanderhoef, PCD Asst. Director Davidson stated the public art element is eligible as part of a federal aid project with the same 80120 funding. 4. (ITEM NO. 20. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BENTON STREET TURN LANE AND NED ASHTON MEMORIAL PARK PROJECT) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, PCD Asst., Director Davidson stated he would follow up on private funds to be donated for the park. 5. (ITEM NO. 9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SiGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO A'I-I'EST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE Council Work Session March 6, 2000 Page 3 ARCHITECTS, INC....Near Southside Transportation Center) Council Member Wilburn indicated he had a number of questions regarding the site selection and would bring them up at the public hearing. City Attorney Dilkes reported she was in the process of requesting and proposals for acquisition and relocation services as the process is very time-consuming and the federal government would reimburse the City 80% of it. BUDGET (Items #11 & 12) The City Manager requested Council discuss the operating and the Capital projects separately. OPERATING: Economic Development - no change Increase Parking Fees - no interest Reduce 3 police officers (by attrition over 3 years) - no interest Funding for Arts Iowa City - create proposal for Community Events Funding for Johnson County Crime Grant - No interest; not enough information Add 3 Firefighters (now) - Maintain plan of hiring 9 new firefighters in three years Increase the subsidy from the General Fund to Transit - no interest Recreation fees increase limited to rate of inflation, assume 3% - no interest Increase funding of public art to $100,000 - Item #13 would be defeated and budget amended to retain at present level % time Recreation Supervisor - add half time; let Commission determine where Eliminate the DARE program - retain program; solicit input; schedule with School Board Reduce ICAD contribution-currently $50,000 (p. 59) - no reduction CAPITAL PROJECTS: First Avenue - Mayor Ernie Lehman presented a proposal to delay paving First Avenue until 2003 ($500,000), but to do all other work (waterlines and grading) this budget year to save costs, noting if accepted a motion to amend the budget would be necessary tomorrow evening. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Majority of Council indicated support for the proposal. Mormon Trek Extension - Council Member Vanderhoef suggested the Highway 1 over to Dane Road project be included in 2003. Council Break ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (1P1 of 3/2 packet) Mayor Lehman suggested Council Members Wilburn, Vanderhoef, and himself serve on the Committee. Council concurred. IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE (Item #19) Council Member Vanderhoef indicated she would be leaving the meeting due to a conflict of interest, Brian Clark and Chris Della Vedova from Brian Clark and Associates presented information. Majority of Council agreed to proceed. Council Member Vanderhoef returned. HIGHWAY 6 EAST PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS City Manager Atkins asked Council if there was interest to pursue updating the engineering study done 8-9 years ago outlining a $700,000 project. Council indicated a desire for updated information. Council Work Session March 6, 2000 Page 4 STAFF ACTION: Update with minimal investment and report back to Council for further direction. (Atkins) DOG PARK City Manager Atkins requested Council interest in working on a Dog Park. Majority of Council agreed the matter be sent to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a recommendation. STAFF ACTION: Memo to Parks & Recreation Commission. (Atkins) SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Council agreed to schedule a joint meeting with the School Board prior to the April meeting with joint government entities, City Manager will prepare agenda and ask the school board for their input. Council directed staff to contact North Liberty and offer to host the April meeting to enable an earlier starting time, STAFF ACTION: Contact School Supt. for agenda items and North Liberty for location change. (AtkinslKarr) JOINT MEETINGS Council agreed to schedule meetings during work sessions with the PCRB and Parks and Recreation in Apdl. STAFF ACTION: Schedule for next work session discussion. (Atkins) COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Vanderhoef stated she has gotten a lot of complaints about no right hand turn lanes at Gilbert Street and Highway 6 and requested this issue be put on a work session to discuss, Concerns were expressed about project costs and there was no interest to schedule at this time. 2, Council Member O'Donnell stated he wanted the First Avenue Extension put to rest at the Formal meeting the next night. 3. Council Member Kanner requested the Senior Center skywalk be scheduled for a future work session, noting it appeared the project would be getting a Iow priority from their CDBG funding request. 4, Council Member Champion requested discussion of the Northside neighborhood concerns on a CDBG funding request. 5, In response to Mayor Lehman the majority of Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution regarding abstentions. Meeting adjourned 10:25 p.m,