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Home My WebLink About2004-05-03 Council minutes RANDUM Date: May 3, 2004 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, May 3, 2004, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Kopping, Fosse, Severson, Nasby Tapes: 04-34, Side 2; 04-36, Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY PRESENTATION Executive Director Brian Loring and Programs Director Sue Freeman presented information. PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 18 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 35.05 ACRES OF PROPERTY FROM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PARK ZONE, RDP, TO OFFICE COMMERCIAL ZONE, CO-1, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, FOR PROPERTY ALONG .THE EASTERN PORTION OF NORTHGATE DRIVE IN NORTHGATE CORPORATE PARK. (REZ04-00007) B. ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 32,000 SQUARE FEET FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE ZONE (CB-2) TO HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RM-44) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 302 AND 308 SOUTH GILBERT STREET. (REZ04-00003) (PASS AND ADOPT) C. ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 24.1 ACRES FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL ZONE (ID-RS) TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RS-5), SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH SYCAMORE STREET, EAST OF SOUTHPOINT SUBDIVISION. (REZ04- 00002) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) D. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES PART FIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB04-00008) E. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF SANDHILL ESTATES PART ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB04-00009) Council Work Session May 3, 2004 Page 2 AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Item # 8 - Ordinance amending Title 3 ... decrease water service charges and fees ...) City Manager Atkins reported the Finance Director recommends that the fee for a returned check be increased from $10 to $15 in the ordinance. City Atty. Dilkes stated if the ordinance is amended, it should be given first consideration as amended. 2. (Item # 17 - Resolution .... contract with IDOT ... video traffic signal detection equipment on Burlington Street) City Manager Atkins responded to questions from Council Member Elliott. 3. (Consent Calendar # 3f(6) - Amy Knight ....parent/baby playtime at the Rec. Center and Item # 3f(190 - Nick Thompson ... Leisure Activities for Youth and College Aged Kids) Council Member Vanderhoef requested both letters be referred to Parks & Recreation for a response. Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood had indicated that Ms. Knight should contact him regarding her proposal. Staff will follow up. The City Manage stated there was a new gymnasium proposal that might address the Thompson proposal. 4. (Consent Calendar # 3f(13) - Community Mental Health Center ..... delivery of Mental Health services to the community) In response to Mayor Lehman, City Manager Atkins said a letter was sent to Johnson County and he will forward a copy to the Center (Steve Trefz). 5. (Consent Calendar # 3f(18) - Oriana Kaufman .... Bicycle Safety Day) Mayor Lehman encouraged staff to follow up on the request to help with a Safety Day primarily for grade school kids. 6. (Consent Calendar # 3f(22) - Bob Welsh ... JC Task Force Representative) Council Member Elliott volunteered to serve as a Council representative. 7. (Consent Calendar # 3f(7) - Shawn Kelley ... Homeland Security Summit 2004) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, the City Manager stated that Police Chief Winkelhake and Fire Chief Rocca get the information. 8. (Consent Calendar # 3f(11) - Curt Ellis .., Accidents on Burlington Street) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, City Clerk Karr stated a staff response would be distributed at the formal meeting the next evening. 9. (Agenda Item # 11 - Resolution ... establishing Senior Center Fund ...) Senior Center Chair Jay Honohan and Senior Center Coordinator Kopping presented information. City Atty. Dilkes was directed to change the resolution to provide all Gift Fund money with the exception of those restricted by donor intention shall go to the Community Foundation. 10. (Agenda Item # 6 - FY05 Annual Action Plan .... (City Steps) ....) Mayor Pro tem Wilburn left the room due to a conflict of interest. Council Member Vanderhoef expressed interest in fully funding the Wood Family Resource Center project and suggested reducing $25,000 from the Economic Development fund and $25,000 from the 4C's elevator. Majority of Council agreed to reduce the Economic Development fund by $25,000 and if needed later in the year they could fund the remaining $25,000 from contingency funds. Council Member Vanderhoef requested staff report on the original zoning for the 4C's building. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn returned to the meeting. Council Work Session May 3, 2004 Page 3 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment- Readvertise Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment- Readvertise Charter Review Commission - John Balmer, Andy Chappell, Penny Davidsen, Karen Kubby, Vicki Lensing, Naomi Novick, Lynn Rowat, Kevin Werner, Bill Sueppel (chair) Human Rights Commission - Chris Bushman Historic Preservation Commission - Readvertise COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Vanderhoef reported Cedar Rapids had just received an award for funding City employees that were called to military service by fully funding the difference in their military pay and their City pay, as well as continued the benefits. Asst. City Mgr. present for discussion. Majority agreed to schedule the item for a future work session. Staffwill provide information. 2. Mayor Lehman suggested the appointment of Bill Sueppel as the chair for the Charter Review Commission. Majority agreed. 3. Council Member O'Donnell acknowledged the challenge by Mayor Lehman for flipping f!apjacks at the Crisis Center breakfast May 9. 4. Mayor Lehman stated the kiosks on both pedestrian mall and Iowa Avenue shodld be monitored for up-to-date materials. Staffwill follow up. 5. Council Member O'Donnell asked if the City could do more to keep the utility poles free of postings. City Atty. Dilkes responded to questions. 6. Council Member Wilburn reminded Council he would be attending the volunteer banquet on Tuesday evening and would be unable to attend the formal meeting. 7. Mayor Lehman reported on the kickoff of the "Herky On Parade", and encouraged Council Members to wear black and gold at Tuesday's formal meeting in recognition of the project. IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITIES FOR DISCUSSION A majority of Council agreed to add the following items to a list of future discussion topics: · Joint meeting with Airport Commission · Memo regarding approach to employee compensation issues · Timeline on North Side Fire Station · Downtown Alley Clean-up Meeting adjourned 8:45 PM.