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Home My WebLink About2003-10-13 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 13, 2003 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, October 13, 2003, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Helling, Holecek, Kart, Matthews, Franklin, Craig Tapes: 03-70, Side 2; 03-73, Both Sides; 03-74, Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 28 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 13,500 SQUARE FEET FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB- 2) ZONE TO PLANNED HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (PRM) LOCATED AT 5~12 S. DUBUQUE STREET. (REZ03-00021) (University View Partners) B. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 28 ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY LOCATED TO THE EAST OF 512 S. DUBUQUE STREET (VAC03-00002) (University View Partners) In response to Council Member Kanner, Franklin stated she will report on existing easement at the next meeting. C. ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 8,7 ACRES FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT (ID-RS) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY-LOW DENSITY SINGLE- FAMILY (OSA-5) LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF FOSTER ROAD. (REZ03- 00017/SUB03-00019) (PASS AND ADOPT) D. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF OAKMONT ESTATES, (SUB03-000019 AND SUB03-00034) Franklin stated the applicant has requested indefinite deferral to attempt to have an existing easement vacated. AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar #5e(2), (3), (4) and (5) .... Resolutions ... Bond sales ....) In response to Council Member Kanner, City Manager Atkins stated Central Corporate Purpose and Council Work Session October 13, 2003 Page 2 General Corporate Purpose were defined in State Code and definitions, as well as all paperwork, had been reviewed by Bond Counsel. 2. (Consent Calendar #5e(1) ... resolution ... Waterworks Park Butler House/Amphitheater Trails Project) In response the Mayor Lehman, the City Manager stated the project was split into two parts, included in the CIP, and did include grant money. 3. (Consent Calendar #5f(6) ... Resolution of intent ... Lots 2 and 7, Block 9, County Seat Addition ... and setting public hearing ...) In response to Mayor Pro tern Vanderhoef, Asst. City Atty. Holecek reported that no formal appraisal was done but the amount reference assessed value of neighboring properties, and stated a memo from Asst. City Atty. Mitchell was also included. 4. (Consent Calendar #5f(5) ... resolution ... filing application with Iowa Department of Transportation ... Arterial Street Traffic Signal Interconnection Project) In response to Council Members Kanner and Pfab, the City Manager stated the resolution authorized an addition $4,500. Appointments Airport Commission - John Staley Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - Readvertise Historic Preservation - Readvertise (Wiiburn stated he had a conflict and left the table) Housing and Community Development - Michelle (Shellie) MackeI-Wiederanders & Erin Barnes (Wilburn returned to the table) Human Rights - James McCue and Catherine Fribley Public Art Advisory Committee - Mark Seabold COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Champion raised concerns regarding the parking lot near the skateboard park at Terrill Mill is being used by permanent parkers and there's no space for skaters. Council Member Pfab raised concerns regarding lack of lighting and restrooms. The City Manager will discuss with Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood and report back. 2. (IP11 of 10/9 Info Packet & IP2 of 10/2 Info Packet) Mayor Lehman noted the memo regarding the United hangar at the Airport, and requested Council concurrence to proceed with their recommendation to demolish rather than move or reconstruct it. Council agreed. 3. Council Member Champion stated the restrooms at City Park are cleaner than most restaurants and complimented Parks & Recreation crews. 4. (IP8 of 10/9 Info Packet) Council Member Kanner stated he was confused with a number of items in the Memo from Budget Analyst Mansfield relative to gas and electric excise tax, and would talk to Finance Director O'Malley. Council Work Session October 13, 2003 Page 3 5. (IP5 of 10/9 Info Packet) Mayor Pro rem Vanderhoef noted the memo regarding community events and program funding. Majority agreed not to advertise for new programs, and budget in accordance with reduction made the previous year. 6. (IP10 of 10/9 Info Packet) In response to Council Member Kanner, a majority agreed to schedule a work session discussion of an appearance of advertising or sponsorship. Asst. City Atty. Holecek stated a policy had been drafted for this particular project, and would be available at the time of the discussion. 7. (IP18 of 10/9 Info Packet) Council Member Kanner noted that two Senior Center Commission Members had voted against opening up a designed community fund of Johnson County, and requested information on their disagreement as well as an update on the membership goal. The City Manager will follow up. PLAZA TOWERS AMENDMENTS (Agenda Item #11 ) PCD Director Franklin, Developer Mare Moen, and Senior Vice President and Managing Director David Dahlin (BB [Bankers Bank] Syndication Services) present for discussion. Majority of Council agreed to the resolution as presented. STAFF ACTION: If financing is not in place an item will be placed on the December 16 formal Council agenda. (Franklin) PLANNING FOR PARKING ON NARROW STREETS (IP1 of 10/9 Info Packet) PCD Director Franklin outlined the proposal to consider a parking prohibition or limitation on all plats and plans with narrow streets, and include language in the new Development Code subdivision regulation to address the issue. Council concurred. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Franklin) MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC (IP2 and IP3 of 10/9 Info Packet) Council provided questions for staff to forward to Latham & Associates prior to special work session meeting on November 17. Council agreed to: · schedule meeting for November 17 with Latham & Associates · meeting will be in Harvat Hall, podium for Mr. Latham, Council at formal diaz · public may submit written questions to the City Clerk or individual Council Members prior to Wednesday, October 15 · written questions may also be submitted on the November 17 · directed staff to start preliminary franchise agreement negotiations with MidAmerica STAFF ACTION: Compile questions and forward to Latham & Associates for response November 17. (Helling/Matthews) Council Work Session October 13, 2003 Page 4 CONSIDERATION OF ISSUES NOT UNDER COUNCIL JURISDICTION/USA PATRIOT ACT After discussion, a majority of Council agreed to send letter of concern from the City Council to legislators on the Patriot Act, and there was no decision on formulation of a formal policy on issues not under Council jurisdiction. Mayor Lehman and Council Member Champion will draft letter for October 28 formal action. STAFF ACTION: Include motion on October 28 formal agenda. (Kart) Meeting adjourned 9:35 PM.