Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-02-23 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: March 6, 1998 Mayor and City Council Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Council Work Session, February 23, 1998 - 7:15 p.m. in Council Chambers Council Present: Staff Present: Tapes: Lehman, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thomberry, Vanderhoef. Atkins, Helling, Karr, Yucuis, Doyle, Davidson, Fowler, Logsden, Neumann, O'Brien, Schoon, Franklin. Reel 98-28, all; Reel 98-29, all. REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS Reel 98-28, Side 1 (Agenda Consent Calendar 5e(5)-814 Rundell Street Subordination Agreement) In response to Thornberry, City Attorney Dilkes explained First National Bank is making a first mortgage and wants the City subordinate the rehab loan. (Agenda Item #22 Council Appointments) After discussion Council directed staff to retain the confidential portion of each application and only send it to Council if the applicant answered "yes". (Agenda Consent Calendar #5g (2)) In response to Champion, City Manager Atkins stated he will prepare a formal response regarding Pat Eckhardt's letter to Council on the handling of a RFP by the Historic Preservation Commission. (Agenda Consent Calendar #5b(6) - PCRB minutes of February 9) Thomberry noted a correction to the top of page 2, PCRB minutes, the second reference to 97-6 should be changed to 97-7. Vanderhoef asked council members to address a policy regarding contact by a citizen complainant going through the PCRB review process. Kubby stated the council's role should be to just cladfy what the process is. City Attorney Dilkes reminded council members to only discuss agenda items while under the Review Agenda Items section of the work session agenda. (Agenda Consent Calendar 5e(3)-Construction of South Sycamore Regional Greenspace and Drainage Corridor). In response to Norton, City Manager AtkJns stated staff will be present at council's formal meeting on Tuesday to present information and answer questions regarding easement costs. Norton inquired about asking property owners for free easement or fee simple in exchange for the benefits they will accrue from the project. Dilkes stated that could be negotiated but if it goes to condemnation, the benefit cannot be considered. 6. Norton noted he will discuss the use of bow and arrows for long term deer management at the public hearing. Council Work Session February 23, 1998 Page 2 Kubby/(Agenda # 20- AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO FOR A PURCHASING CARD SYSTEM.) In response to Kubby, the City Manager explained one local bank proposed credit cards and another officially stated no interest. 8. Norton/ (Agenda #19- FEE FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMITS.) In response to Norton, Atkins stated he will find out more information regarding permit fees. Kubby/ (Agenda # 18- RESOLUTION RECLASSIFYING POSITIONS IN THE WASTEWATER DIVISION AND THE LANDFILL DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT) IN response to Kubby, Assistant City Manager Helling explained the resolution has been amended and council will only act of the Wastewater Maintenance Worker reclassification. 10. In response to Norton, City Manager Atkins stated there was a bid alternative in the Napoleon Park Paving that allowed for both asphalt and concrete. SEATS Reel 98-28, Side 1 City Manager Atkins and Transit Manager Logsden presented a SEATS update. Council Members agreed to replace Keith Ruff with Leann Mayhew to the possible paratransit committee members list as outlined in Logsden February 20, 1998, memo and directed staff to proceed with convening the Paratransit Advisory Committee. Council agreed to not wait any longer than March 15 for a response from the County for additional information. Lehman suggested that staff prepare a SEATS update and a list of common SEATS answers and questions to address the concerns of SEATS riders. Staff Action: Staff will proceed as directed. (Atkins) LANDFILL GRANT PROGRAM Reel 98-28, Side 2 JCCOG Solid Waste Coordinator Neumann presented brief overview of the Landfill Grant Program applications. A council majodty directed Neumann to proceed with recommendations as outlined in his February 20, 1998 memo re: FY98 Iowa City Landfill Grant Program Recommendations. Staff Action: Proceed as directed and report back in three months. (Neumann) REVIEW ZONING ITEMS Reel 98-28, Side 2 Planning and Community Development Director Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion: SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 10 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, "ZONING," ARTICLE E, "COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS ZONES," SECTION 2, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE ('CN-I) REGARDING SIZE RESTRICTIONS ON RESTAURANTS. Council Work Session February 23, 1998 Page 3 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 10 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE APPROVED PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LOT 51 OF WALDEN HILLS, CONTAINING 2.9 ACRES AND LOCATED WITHIN THE OSA-8, SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY ZONE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SHANNON DRIVE AND IRVING AVENUE. (REZ97-0018) Franklin stated she will show pictures of the proposed development at the formal meeting of March 10. VACATING A PORTION OF FORMER BENTON STREET BETWEEN RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND THE IOWA RIVER WHICH IS ADJACENT TO LINDER TIRE SERVICE. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Franklin requested that council expedite consideration of this item. APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE AUGUST 6, 1996, FRINGE AREA AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY. WHICH IS PART OF THE IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. VACATING .50 ACRES OF WATERFRONT DRIVE, LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 AND EAST OF GILBERT STREET. (VAC97-0003) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Franklin requested that Council expedite consideration of this item. APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF DISPOSITION PARCELS OF A PORTION OF WATERFRONT DRIVE, A 0.5 ACRE, 4-LOT SUBDIVISION LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 AND EAST OF GILBERT STREET. (SUB97-0033) Franklin stated items E and F should be acted on prior to consideration of item #10 on the agenda. AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE L, ENTITLED "PROVISIONAL USES AND SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS," TO PROVIDE FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMITS TO ALLOW SHORT-TERM ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS SPECIAL EVENTS OR SEASONAL OUTDOOR STORAGE AND SALES. (PASS AND ADOPT) AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE AND TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6. ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE B, ENTITLED "ZONING DEFINITIONS," TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF GRADE. ('PASS AND ADOPT) APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF WESTPORT PLAZA, PART TWO, A 14.41 ACRE, ONE-LOT COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION WITH ONE OUTLOT LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF HIGHWAY I WEST, NORTH OF SUNSET STREET. (SUB97-0034~ SEVER (DE-ANNEX) 78 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE CORPORATE LIMITS. (ANN98-0001) APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR BOYD'S FASHIONABLE ACRES, AN 11.34 ACRE, 16-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 2511 ROCHESTER AVENUE. fSUB97-0027) Council Work Session February 23, 1998 Page 4 LIBRARY/CULTURAL CENTER BUILDING COMMITTEE PRESENTATION/REFERENDUM Reel 98-28, Side 2 Planning and Community Development Director Franklin, Jessie Singerman ( ICPL Board of Trustees) and Tom Gelman (CenterSpace) made presentations. A council majodty agreed with the Library/Cultural Center Building concept as presented. Staff Action: Resolution calling a special election to be prepared. (Franklin) DOWNTOWN FINANCIAL PLAN (Agenda Items #16 and #17) Reel 98-29, Side I City Manager Atkins summarized Downtown Projects Financial Proposal as outlined in his February 20, 1998 memo. Atkins asked council to defer Agenda Items regarding the Downtown Streetscape & Iowa Avenue Plans to allow for comprehensive discussion of downtown projects. A council majodty directed the City Manager to be prepared to facilitate discussion regarding Downtown Projects upon completion of their goal setting discussion on Thursday. APPOINTMENTS Reel 98-29, Side 2 Airport Commission: Tom Bender Broadband Telecommunications Commission: Steve Hoch Civil Service Commission: Lon Moeller (2001) Michael Kennedy (2000) Lyra Dickenson (2002) Design Review Committee: Discuss during Formal Meeting. Staff to research re-advertise or contacting current member who is an architect. Historic Preservation Commission: Trudy Day (At large) Re-advertise Summit Street Rep. Housing and Community Development Commission/HCDC: Daniel Coleman COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME Reel 98-29, Side 2 (Consent Calendar #5e(5) - 814 Rundell Street Subordinations Agreement) O'Donnell inquired about the Rundell Street house, and stated he felt all his questions had been addressed. 2. (Consent Calendar #5g(2) - Patricia Eckhardt's letter Histodc Preservation Bid) O'Donnell stated he also had questions. Staff will follow up. 3. O'Donnell stated council should take action on the neighborhood commercial. Lehman noted Council would be setting public hearing Tuesdays formal meeting. Council Work Session February 23, 1998 Page 5 Norton stated he has received an invitation from June Braverman, asking council to participate in an all community Broadway Review on June 13 to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. Council agreed to participate. 5. Norton reminded everyone about the Bowl For Kid's Sake event on Saturday, 2:30 PM, at Colonial Lanes. Kubby announced that the Housing Authority has tentatively scheduled a tenants meeting on March 21, 10:00 at the Civic Center and would like council participation. Council agreed to discuss attendance closer to the meeting date. 7. Kubby requested the PCRB review the bureaucratic structure of their reports to allow for easier, more accessible readingJunderstanding by the public. A council majority agreed. 8. In response to Kubby, Atkins stated council will receive a Landfill update in approximately a month. 9. In response to Vanderhoef, Arkins stated the city is waiting for a response from mall owners about the Transit Interchange. Mayor Lehman agreed to call them. 10. In response to Vanderhoef, AtkJns stated he has requested a sidewalk inventory report from staff. 11. Champion raised concerns that downtown merchants were not cleaning the sidewalk and dumpster areas. Lehman suggested contacting the Downtown Association. 12. Lehman noted Council received Atkins' February 13, 1997 memo on City Plaza use. A council majority agreed with the policy as outlined. 13. Lehman reminded Council of Employee Appreciation Day to be held Tuesday, 9:00 at the Recreation Center. 14. Lehman stated that the Council's Airport Subcommittee (Lehman/Norton) will be meeting with the Airport Commission on Wednesday, February 25, 5:30 p.m., to receive an update about a proposed jet service. 15. Kubby asked council to discuss organizational issues at their Goal Setting Session on Thursday. 16. City Manager Atkins stated maps of the Dane Road and next year's CIP are in the Conference Room for review. Adjourned: 10:30 p.m. clerk,/min/O223-ws. doc