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)
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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.
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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
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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.