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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-11-24 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: November 24, 2003 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, November 24, 2003, 6:50 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Absent: Pfab Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Shank, Fowler, Davidson Tapes: 03-84, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF AN ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED SOUTH OF KIRKWOOD AVENUE AND WEST OF DIANA STREET. (Lensing) (VAC03- 00001) (FIRST CONSIDERATION) B. ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE, TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE B, ENTITLED "ZONING DEFINITIONS," SECTION .2, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS." (Restaurant) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) PCD Director Franklin stated staff request expedited action. C. ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 13,500 SQUARE FEET FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CB-2), TO PLANNED HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (PRM), LOCATED AT 512 S. DUBUQUE STREET SOUTH OF COURT STREET. (University View Partners) (REZ03-00021) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) The Mayor indicated that the applicant had requested expedited action and the item was not included on the special formal meeting held earlier. The Mayor suggested that if items b and c could not be expedited tomorrow evening a special formal meeting be held for consideration of both items prior to Council's orientation meeting on December 2. Council concurred. D. ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY LOCATED TO THE EAST OF 512 S. DUBUQUE STREET (University View Partners) (VAC03-00002) (PASS AND ADOPT) PCD Director stated this item was related to item 10 on the agenda. Council may wish to move item d, final reading on the vacation, until after the public hearing and conveyance later on the agenda. Council Work Session November 24, 2003 Page 2 E. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION PART 'rvvo A. (SUB03-00037) PCD Director requested deferral of items e, f, and g until December 16 to address an issue with legal papers.. F. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION PART THREE. (SUR03-00038) See previous item. G. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION PART FOUR. (SUB03-00039) See previous item. H. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF OAKMONT ESTATES. (SUB03-00019 AND SUB03-00034) I. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES, PART 5. (SUB03-00025) AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Item 9 - Ordinance amending .... Human Rights ... Ordinance ...) Human Rights Coordinator Shank and City Atty. Dilkes present for discussion. Mayor Pro tern Vanderhoef requested a short memo regarding mediation numbers and costs. 2. (Item 12 - Resolution ... agreement ... Department of Transportation ... University of Iowa ... sidewalk extension ... Hawkins Drive to Elliot Drive ... ) In response to Mayor Pro tern Vanderh0ef, PCD Director stated the project was all on University property, and the City was facilitating the funding. 3. (Item 14 ... resolution ... administrative fee for ... sidewalk repair by contract) In response to Council, the City Manager and City Attorney stated the fee covered some paperwork and postage, and was just a cost recovery. 4. (Item 13 ... resolution ... agreement ... Earth Tech ... consultant services ... Mormon Trek Boulevard Extension Project Phase 2) In response to Mayor Pro rem Vanderhoef, City Manager Atkins stated it was the City's intent to utilize our own project manager. 5. (Consent Calendar items 4b(1) and 4d(2) - Historic Preservation Minutes) In response to Council Member Kanner, PCD Director Franklin clarified the discussion of the creation of an Historic District on the north side rather than a landmark designation specific to one property; and stated she was getting more information on the remarks made by Planner McCafferty relative to working on projects outside of City time. Council Work Session November 24, 2003 Page 3 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Police Citizens Review Board - appoint Roger Williams COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member O'Donnell expressed concerns regarding "public discussion" at the formal meeting being more interactive than intended. The City Clerk noted the item was on the Council orientation work session agenda of December 2. 2. (Consent Calendar 4f(7) - Letter from Pastor Bruce Fischer, Congregational Church, requesting use of city owned building for emergency shelter needs) Council referred the request to the City Manager for information, and requested the matter be scheduled for the December 15 work session. 3. (Item 2a - Special Presentation from (BIC) Bicyclists of Iowa City) In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Manager reported that BIC representatives would be presenting a check to the City for bike safety programs. 4. (Item 17 ... resolution ... authorizing and providing for issuance ... $5,570,000 General Obligation Bonds ...) In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Manager stated Council had authorized the sale at the previous meeting, and items could not be voted on separately. 5. (IP4 of 11/20 Information Packet ... Eastside Loop Route) Parking & Transit Director Fowler responded to questions regarding extending the Eastside Loop to provide service to Windsor Ridge, and shorten the second afternoon run from Sycamore Mall. CHILD CARE CENTER / COURT ST TRANSPORTATION FINANCING City Manager Atkins and Asst. PCD Director Davidson presented information. Council Member Wilbum left the table due to a conflict of interest. Council agreed that $250,000 in proceeds from parcel 64-1a will not be used for the transportation center childcare center, but will be forward to HCDC for reallocation. The City will internally finance the fit-out of the child care center, and pay back would be generated from a contract with a private provider through lease payments. Additional income generated would be applied to Transit. Atkins announced Greyhound had received a $200,000 grant to build out the bus depot. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Davidson) Meeting adjourned 8:10 PM.