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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-06-10 Minutes numberedCity of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: July 2, 1996 Mayor and City Council City Clerk Council Work Session, June 10, 1996 - 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers Mayor Novick presiding. Council present: Novick, Baker, Lehman, Norton, Thomberry, Vanderhoef, Kubby (6:35 p.m.). Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Franklin, Miklo, Fowler, Dollman, Logsden, O'Neil, Head, Yapp. Tapes: Reel 96-72, All; 96-73, All. Meeting transcriptions are available in City Clerk's Office upon request. REVIEW ZONING MATTERS: Reel 96-7, Side PCD Senior Planner Miklo introduced John Yapp, new Urban Planning Division and JCCOG Assistant Transportation Planner. PCD Senior Planner Miklo presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion: a. Motion setting a public headng for July 2 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by amending the Conditional Zoning A.qreement for WestPort Plaza to eliminate the requirement for a "cohesive, integrated development," and to remove the requirement for the facades of the buildings to provide "horizontal continuity," for propertv located in the CC-2, Community Commercial zone at 855 Highway 1 West. (REZ96-0010) Miklo noted that Council will receive staff report and additional details in their next Council packet. City Attorney Woito responded to Council comments regarding holding a public hearing. b. Public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by conditionalIv rezoninq. a 2.32 acre tract from I-1, Industrial, to C1-1, Intensive Commercial, for property located east of Sunset Street on the south side of Highway 1. (REZ96-0006) c. Ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter bv rezoninq a 1.79 acre tract from CC2, Community Commercial to OSNCC2, Sensitive Areas Overlav/Communitv Commercial Zone and approval of a preliminarv Sensitive Areas Development Plan for proper'o/located at the intersection of Sturqis Corner Drive and Highway 6. (Anderson) COUNCIL DIRECTION - iSSUES REGARDING: APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT: Reel 96-72, Side 1 City Attorney Woito, PCD Director Franklin, and Senior Planner Miklo presented information. In response to Council, Miklo stated he would find out how many bedrooms are being built in the Iowa Avenue and Dubuque/Burlington projects and zoning requirements for group/rooming houses. 2 Council directed staff to look at density and compatibility issues and review the demolition regulations. Council discussed the PCD pending list and directed staff to place this item second on the agenda for FY97. Staff Action: Staff will proceed as directed. (Frenklln) "MONDAY FORUM" (CBD MERCHANTS): Reel 96-72, Side 1 City Manager Atkins, Parking and Transit Director Fowler, and downtown business representative Victoda Gilpin presented information. Council directed staff to follow up on the "Monday Forum" groups' central business district recommendations. City Manager Atkins stated he will contact the IDOT and prepare project recommendations. Staff Action: Staff will proceed to meet with Downtown Association and IVlonday Forum. (Atkins) PARKING RATES PROPOSAL: Reel 96-72, Side 2 Parking and Transit Director Fowler presented information. Novick requested comments from the Downtown Association regarding proposed parking rate increases. Council directed staff to proceed with the increased parking fees as proposed in Fowler's June 6 memo regarding parking rate increases. Also, the majority of Council agreed to raise outlying parking permits from $35 to $40. Staff Action: Scheduled for public hearing July 2, (Fowler) TRANSIT SCHEDULE CHANGES: Reel 96-72, Side 2 Parking and Transit Director Fowler presented information, In response to Novick, P&T Director Fowler confirmed the late night se~ce to Bon Aire Mobile Park would continue. Staff Action: Staff will proceed as directed and report back, (Fowler) PARATRANSIT DISCUSSION: Reel 96-73, Side 2 (Agenda Item #10) City Manager Atkins, City Attorney Woito, Parking and Transit Director Fowler, and Transit Manager Logsden presented information. Council agreed to the fol!owing changes: Cedification will not be based on age. Change "waiver" to "discount" (for 75¢ fare). Contact people if they have been a no-show twice. 3 revised 7/8/96 Council asked staff to consider a proposal for public school semester bus passes prior to the fall semester. AIRPORT HANGAR CONSTRUCTION: Reel 96-73, Side 1_ I qq~ Airport Commission Chair Howard Horan and Airport Manager O'Neil presented information. Council agreed to defer action on agenda item #8 for three weeks to July 2, 1996. COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME: Reel 96-73, Side 1 Vanderhoef distributed her June 6, 1996, memorandum regarding the library expansion under (underground) College Street right-of-way, and asked Council Members to review it. In response to Thornberry, Atkins stated that the City has completed their storm damage cleanup. Thornberry inquired about Forestry Division parking at the Cemetery. City Manager Atkins . explained that the four Forestry Division vehicles will be removed from the cemetery on weekends. (Two Cemetery Division trucks will remain.) Norton raised concerns regarding inspection of a duplex owned by Nancy Carlson. Atkins explained that HIS inspects duplexes whether it is owner-occupied or not. Atkins asked Norton to provide staff with the specific concerns. In response to Norton, Arkins stated staff will survey the Teg Drive area and offer traffic options to area neighbors. Norton asked if decisions have been made regarding bikeway routes and signage. c~(J'~)/' Councilor Kubby stated that she will put it on the JCCOG agenda. in response to Norton, Atkins stated that new information regarding the Elks Club request will be prepared. In response to Norton, Novick noted that Council discussion regarding Hwy 965 is scheduled July 1, 1996. In response to Norton, Atkins stated that City staff is meeting with County officials on c:~,O0~. Friday to discuss the south corridor Wolf mobile home park sewage treatment plant. 10. (Agenda Item #9 - Agreement with Iowa City Association of Professional Fire Fighters.) Kubby inquired about light duty for pregnant fire fighters. Assistant City Manager Helling explained that the contract does not guarantee light duty in any case. 11. Kubby referred to the preliminary design of St. Patrick's parking garage and raised concerns about access to parish hall. Arkins noted that he will bring design sketches to Council's formal Council meeting the next evening. '12. Kubby raised concerns regarding copper mercury at the wastewater treatment plant. City Attorney Woito explained that the settlement agreement gives the City time to do a study in terms of sampling and protocols. 4 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Baker requested that information being sent to Johnson County Board of Supervisors also be forwarded to Board of Supervisors candidate Jonathan Jordahl. After discussion Council agreed that the County should forward information to supervisor candidates. Baker noted the magazine article from Mayor Novick "Saving America's Cities by Design, . and requested a copy of the video. r ol. (Agenda Item #3g(2) - Don Arenz to gather signatures for non-party political candidate.) In response to Baker, Kubby explained the Green Party is not a political party because in Iowa you have to get 2% of the gubernatorial vote in order to be deemed a party in Iowa. (Agenda Item #3g(2)4 - Carde Grandburg, Shaman project to sell handcrafted items.) Baker inquired about the City's policy regarding commercial use of the plaza to sell handcrafted items. Assistant City Manager Helling explained that theta is a ambulatory vendor policy where people can walk up and down the plaza and stop and sell things. Baker requested that Council schedule time to discuss bike route designations. Kubby stated the matter would be scheduled at an upcoming JCCOG meeting. Norton raised concerns about the Adult Pleasure Palace sign request. ~ (Agenda Item #3c(3) - Soccer site access road.) Novick noted that the public hearing set ~ for June 11 should m. ad July 2. Novick noted that she received information from Public Housing Director Bob Hagarty (~0/; regarding the number of employed families in City-owned housing. (Agenda Item #7 - Total cost of public improvement does not exceed the sum of $25,000 ~(~/. and professional services does not exceed $50,000.) In response to Novick, Atkins explained the resolution refers to the face value at the time of origination of contract. Novick asked Council to consider rescheduling meeting dates. City Clerk Karr noted that ,.~.O~_ Council is presently scheduled to hold meetings on July 15/16 and August 12/13. After discussion, Council agreed to the following meeting schedule: July 1/2, July 15/16, August 4/5 and August 26/27. In response to Novick, Vanderhoef stated that she will attend the annual fire school on ~-- June 19. 23. Norton asked if any Council Members would like to attend the June 26 emergency management commission in his absence. Norton noted that Fire Chief Andy Rocca will attend that meeting. 24. In response to Vanderhoef, Novick stated Chamber of Commerce members received the_~O~. invitation to attend the opening of the medical school microbiology lab. Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. 3 asked staff to consider a proposal for public school semester bus passes prior sem, sr. AIF HANGAR CONSTRUCTION: Side I ssion Chair Howard Horan and Airport Manager O'Neil information. Council defer action on agenda item #8 for three weeks to J~ 1996. COUNCIL A( Reel 96-73, Side I under it. buted her June 6, 1996, memorandum College Street right-of-way, and ~ the library expansion Members to review In response to Th( cleanup. Atkins stated that the has completed their storm damage Thornberry inquired about ' Division explained that the four Division weekends.. at the Cemetery. City Manager Atkins be removed from the cemetery on ). Norton raised concerns regarding explained that HIS inspects Norton to provide staff with the Nancy Carlson. Atkins whether it is owner-occupied or not. Atkins asked concerns. In response to Norton, options to area neighbors. will survey the Teg Drive area and offer traffic 6. Norton asked if have been Councilor Kubby she will put it regarding bikeway routes and signage. JCCOG agenda. 7. In response to Atkins stated that will be prepared the Elks Club request In response Norton, Novick noted that Council scheduled, ! 1, 1996. regarding Hwy 965 is 9. in Frida, Norton, Arkins stated that City staff is discuss the south corridor Wolf mobile home with County officials on treatment plant. 10. Item #9 - Agreement with Iowa City Association of uired about light duty for pregnant fire fighters. that the contract does not guarantee light duty in any )nal Fire Fighters.) City Manager Helling 11. Kubby referred to the preliminary design of St. Patrick's parking concerns about access to parish hall. Atkins noted that he will brim Council's formal Council meeting the next evening. and raised sketches to Kubby raised concerns regarding copper mercury at the water City Attorney Woito explained that the settlement agreement gives the City time do a study in terms of sampling and protocols.