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Home My WebLink About2004-11-01 Council minutes ,~ 1 CITY OF IOWA CITY -"...= -14' ~~w!:'t MEMORANDUM ,,~...ga.~ ...... ... Date: November 1, 2004 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, November 1, 2004, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Severson, Nasby, Franklin, Davidson, Mejia Tapes: 04-61, Side 2; 04-64, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) HUMAN SERVICES - RED CROSS AND MAYORS YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Board Member Bob Ross and Executive Director Angela Schmucker presented information on the Grant Wood Chapter of the American Red Cross. Board President Troy Thompson and Executive Director Cokie Ikerd presented information on the Mayors Youth Employment Program. PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 16 ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL (RNC-12) TO MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAUHISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY (RS- 8/0HP) AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAUHISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY (RNC-12/0HP) TO DESIGNATE THE RONALDS STREET EXTENSION OF THE BROWN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT B. CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM 1-1, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL, TO CC-2, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL, FOR 0.33 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 611 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD (REZ04-GOO22) Franklin stated staff had initiated the rezoning at the request of the realtor, and asked that the public hearing be closed and the item be tabled indefinitely. The entire area will be reviewed at a later time. C. APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF JJR DAVIS SECOND AND THIRD ADDITIONS. (SUB04-00023) Council Work Session November 1, 2004 Page 2 In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, Franklin stated the request for the airspace study should be done by the applicant and final approval await results of the study. AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda item # 6 - ordinance... vehicle for hire... distinctive color scheme) In response to Council Member O'Donnell, City Clerk Karr stated the purpose of the ordinance was to clarify the requirement of one distinctive color scheme per company. 2. (Consent Calendar # 3e(10) - Public Leadership Summit ...) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, the Mayor stated he and the City Manager have attended past meetings. 3. (Item # 11 - Resolution... standard operating procedures and guidelines... Iowa City Police Citizens Review Board ...) City Clerk Karr and City Atty. Dilkes responded to questions. 4. (Item # 9 - Resolution establishing the Peninsula Park Sculptor's Showcase) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, PCD Director Franklin stated she would revise the resolution to delete the reference to "University of Iowa students" in the fourth paragraph. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Commission - Michelle Robnett Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applicants; readvertise Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applicants; readvertise Civil Service Commission - William Cook Historic Preservation Commission - Justin Pardekooper Housing and Community Development Commission - Rita Marcus Library, Board of Trustees - William Korf CEDAR RAPIDS REQUEST - EXCURSION RAIL PROPOSAL (IP2 of 10/28 Info Packet) Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Majority agreed to contribute $10,000 to the total $36,000 requested for a consultant feasibility study of excursion passenger rail service between Cedar Rapids, the Amana colonies, and Iowa City/Coralville area. STAFF ACTION: Convey decision ofthe City Council to the rest of the JCCOG Board at the November 10 meeting. (Davidson) ALLOCATION - HOME FUNDS - WHISPERING GARDENS AND BLOOMING GARDENS (IP3 of 10/28 Info Packet) Mayor Pro tem Wilburn left the meeting due to a conflict of interest. Community and Economic Development Coordinator Nasby present for discussion. After discussion, majority of Council agreed with the staff recommendation not to approve the FY05 HOME funds for the acquisition of lots in the Whispering Meadows Subdivision. Mayor Lehman noted that the applicant would be allowed to speak on this matter during public discussion the next evening. Council Work Session November 1 , 2004 Page 3 Mayor Pro tem Wilburn returned to the meeting. ALCOHOL ISSUES After discussion majority agreed to the following: 1. directed staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature to be sent to area legislators indicating an interest in more significant penalties for violations of state alcohol laws 2. directed staff to write a letter to councils in other college communities in the State supporting a strong lobbying effort at the state level; and asking interest in keg registration or other means to address the issue. STAFF ACTION: City Manager to prepare letters. COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Elliott requested Council support to have job descriptions prepared for three appointed positions (City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk). Majority agreed. 2. In response to Council Member Elliott, majority agreed to discuss recommendation of the Deer Task Force at the time it appears on the agenda, and ask the Chair to attend a work session. COUNCIL SCHEDULE Council agreed to the following schedule: IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITIES FOR DISCUSSION (date added to list) No new items added. . Joint meeting with Airport Commission (5/3/04) . Memo regarding approach to employee compensation issues (5/3/04) . Timeline on North Side Fire Station (5/3/04) . Downtown Alley Clean-up (5/3/04) . Funding priorities for the next budget (6/14/04) . Joint meeting with Planning and Zoning on philosophies for zoning and City Codes (6/14/04) Meeting adjourned 8:20 PM.