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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-01 Council minutesDate: March 1, 2004 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Kart, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, March 1, 2004, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Helling, Diikes, Karr, Franklin, Craig, Trueblood Tapes: 04-22, Side 2; 04-24, 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. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE REGARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS IN THE COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO-1) ZONE. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) (The Church of Iowa City) B. ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 1.26-ACRES OF PROPERTY FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT ZONE (CB-5) TO PUBLIC/CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT ZONE (P/CB-5) FOR THE EAST HALF OF BLOCK 102 EXCEPT THE 301 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET PROPERTY. (REZ03-00028) (PASS AND ADOPT) (Court Street Transportation Center) C. ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ADJACENT TO 425 BELDON AVENUE. (VAC03-00004) (PASS AND ADOPT) D. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS, PART 9. (SUB04- 00002) PCD Director Franklin stated both items D and E should be deferred to March 16 due to problems with legal papers. E. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS, PART 8, (SUB04- 00003) See previous item. F. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART 19B. (SUB04-00004) Council Work Session March 1, 2004 Page 2 AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Item # 13 - Resolution approving ... listing agreements ... Kevin Hanick ... Iowa City Public Library) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, Library Director Craig said the lease agreement provided for 6% of the base lease value, and outlined thoughts the Library Board had when considering tenants. 2. (Item # I5 - Resolution adopting ...budget ... Human Services Aid to Agencies ...) Wilburn left the meeting due to a conflict of interest. In response to Champion, the City Manager stated agencies had been notified of reductions in June that affected fiscal year '04 and the projection for '05. Council agreed that agency program presentations would be scheduled throughout the coming year and that time be set aside to discuss allocating specific amounts to specific agencies Jn the budget deliberation next year. Council requested The ARC be scheduled around the same time as Mayor's Youth. 3. (item # 17 - Resolution names ... Benton Hill Park) In response to Council Member Elliott, Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood stated most neighborhood parks do not have parking lots. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Commission - Carl Williams Civil Service Commission - Dorothy Maher Historic Preservation Commission - Michael Brennan (At-Large) James Ponto (Brown Street) Michael Gunn (Summit Street) Telecommunications Commission - Brett Castillo AGENDA ITEMS (continued) 4. (Item # 9 - Ordinance amending Title 3 ... Stormwater Utility Fee) Council Member O'Donnell stated he still was uncomfortable with the proposed ordinance but would be supporting it because of Chamber support. COUNCIL TIME 1. (IP7 of 2/26 info Packet) In response to Mayor Lehman, the City Manager reviewed the proposed Visual Preference Study. Majority of Council agreed to schedule the matter for discussion at their March 15 work session. 2. Council Member Elliott stated he would be voting for the budget, but requested that Council work with the City Manager later in the year to facilitate a fire station on the north side, and staffing issues associated with the project. Council Work Session March 1, 2004 Page 3 3. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn expressed kudos to the City Manager and staff for planfully managing the City through tight times, noting other neighboring cities facing budget issues. 4. Council Member O'Donnell requested that streets crews be alerted the large potholes needing repair. The City Manager reminded Council that the current procedure to cold patch, noting new equipment is being purchased for next year that will heat the asphalt spot. 5. Council Member Bailey asked the new recycling coordinator to make recycling available during downtown festivals. Council Member Champion request consideration of containers year round. 6. In response to Council Member Champion, the City Manager stated street cleaning would begin the week of spring break. RIVERSIDE THEATRE (Item # 12) After discussion the majority of Council directed the City Attorney to amend the ordinance to include an annual agreement and include City streets/property by tomorrow's formal meeting. STAFF ACTION: Amended ordinance to be prepared, distributed, and given first vote at the formal meeting March 2. (Dilkes) SCATTERED SITE HOUSING COMMITTEE (IP5 of 2/19 Info Packet) Mayor Lehman reported that Matt Hayek from HCDC will chair the committee. Other potential group members could be School District (2), Board of Supervisors (1), United Way (1), City staff (2 non-voting ex officio), HCDC members (Hayek plus 1) and City Council. After discussion a majority of Council agreed to schedule the matter for the March 15 work session and ask Mr. Hayek to report on possible vision on members and focus. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The City Attorney stated that it would appear the Committee would be a governmental body subject to open meetings, and minutes would be kept and anybody could attend and listen. STAFF ACTION: Schedule for March 15 work session. (Karr) SUMMER SCHEDULE Council agreed to the following changes in the regular meeting schedule: May 31 - cancel work session due to holiday June 1 - combined special work session and regular formal June 14 - regular work session June 15 - regular formal Council Work Session March 1, 2004 Page 4 July 5 - cancel work session due to holiday July 6 - combined special work session and regular formal July 19, 20 - cancelled August 2 - regular work session August 3 - regular formal August 16, 17 - cancelled August 30 - special work session August 31 - special formal September 6, 7 - cancelled Regular (first and third Tuesday) schedule resumes September 20 with regular work session and September 21 with regular formal. STAFF ACTION: Distribute revised schedule at formal meeting Tuesday evening and include in Thursday packet. (Karr) Meeting adjourned 8:35 PM.