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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-03 Council minutes I 0 WA C I T Y RANDUM Date: January 3, 2005 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, January 3, 2005, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilbum Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin Tapes: 05-01, 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. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 18, 2005 ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) ZONE TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY/MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (SAO/RS-8) ZONE AND A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR OLDE TOWNE VILLAGE. (REZ04-00005) Franklin corrected the type in the public hearing date to January 18 (and not January 4). B. ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL (RNC-12), TO MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL/HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY (RS-8/OHP) AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL/HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY (RNC-12/OHP) TO DESIGNATE THE GILBERT-LINN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT. (DEFERRED FROM 12/7/04) (FIRST CONSIDERATION) Franklin reported that the Planning & Zoning Commission had declined a consultant, and the Historic Preservation Commission has requested deferral to February 1. C. ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (OPDH-5) PLAN FOR VILLAGE GREEN PART XX (REZ04-00014) (PASS AND ADOPT) Council Work Session Januaw 3,2005 Page 2 AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda Items # 7 ... public hearing and resolution .... Northgate Corporate Park .... And Item # 8 .... Ordinance .... Urban Renewal Development Project) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, PCD Director Franklin stated this was not an extension of the Park necessarily but rather extension of the Urban Renewal Plan. Franklin stated that agricultural consents needed to be signed prior to consideration of the resolution, and she hoped that could be accomplished prior to Tuesday formal meeting. Majority of Council agreed to schedule discussion at a future work session on development in the area. 2. (Agenda Item # 10 - resolution establishing ...amount of bond ... Airport Commission) In response to Council Member O'Donnell, the City Manager stated that State law requires each member be bonded but does not set the amount. 3. (Agenda Item # 5 - resolution approving plans, specifications ... Water Treatment Plant ... precast repairs .... ) In response to Mayor Lehman, City Manager ^tkins stated that water loss reserves were actually water damage reserves. 4. (Agenda Item # 13 - resolution approving and authorizing ... agreement for private redevelopment ...Brian DeCoster) City Manager Atkins and PCD Director Franklin clarified 100% abatement for seven years with a cap of $42,000, and is calculated on new value added. 5. (Consent Calendar Item # 2e(1) - resolution ... eastern Iowa .... Lab enforcement mutual aid agreement .... 28E agreement ... various eastern Iowa law enforcement) The City Manager and City Attorney responded to questions regarding Iowa City's representation on the Advisory Board, and will report back on representation. 6. (Agenda Item # 12 - resolution ... Union Bus Depot property ... addendum to lease ...) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, the City Manager confirmed the lease was being extended on a month to month basis until they move to the new transportation center. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS None City Clerk Karr noted the addition of a vacancy on the Parks & Recreation Commission. COUNCIL TIME 1. (item # 4b - Gilbert-Linn Historic District) Council Member Elliott noted the correspondence received from James Buxton (Important Information for All Property Owners in the Historic District) and asked that staff review for accuracy. The City Manager stated PCD staff had done a rough review and he would clean it up and distribute. Council Work Session Januaw3,2005 Page 3 2. (Info Packet # IP2 of 12/23) Majority agreed to change the March 14 and 15 meetings to March 21 and 22 as requested by Council Member Vanderhoef. A revised schedule will be distributed. 3. Mayor Lehman stated he would be out of town for the February 14 and 15 meetings. 4. Council Member Vanderhoef asked if the Council would be willing to do a resolution in support of the Iowa League of Cities and Counties proposals for tax reform. Mayor Lehman suggested a letter of support rather than a resolution be considered. Majority requested the item be scheduled for an upcoming work session, and City Manager presentation. 5. Council Member Vanderhoef stated she would like to have department directors provide a list of goals for next year, and how they are going to measure reaching those goals. The Mayor stated the matter should be postponed until Thursday budget session. 6. In response to Council Member Bailey, the City Manager stated Boards and Commissions have been asked to present budget information to Council on Monday, January 10. 7. The City Clerk stated the joint meeting with Coralville, and North Liberty City Councils; Johnson County Board of Supervisors, and the Iowa City Community School District was originally scheduled for January 19. However, Johnson County is hosting the meeting and has a scheduling conflict. Therefore, they are asking each body for input on rescheduling to January 26 or early February. Majority of Council indicated a preference of January 26. 8. Council Member Champion stated she was concerned about the cost of land associated with requests fir Iow income housing and asked staff to explore ideas that the City could use funds to help buy land. Programs such as Affordable Dream House Program or recapturing CDBG funds were noted. The City Manager will follow up. 9. City Clerk Kart asked Council Members to let her know if they were interested in attending the Chamber Banquet on January 20. 10. (Agenda Item # 9 - Ordinance .... Vehicle for Hire ...color scheme) City Clerk Karr noted that renewals for all companies is March 1, and papers are mailed in January, and requested Council consider a special formal meeting prior to their January 6 budget session to give final adoption to the ordinance. Council agreed. 11. City Clerk Karr noted that Iowa City will be swearing in a new police officer at 8:30 AM on January 6 just prior to the budget work session if Council Members would like to attend. 12. Mayor Lehman stated Council has expressed an interest in trying to schedule a meeting with area legislators to discuss priorities. Majority agreed to have staff contract legislators and schedule a meeting for Saturday, January 22, at 9:00 AM in Harvat Hall. Staff will report back. Council Work Session Januaw3,2005 Page 4 13. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn stated he will be out of town for the JCCOG meeting on the 19th and ask Mayor Lehman to attend in his absence. IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITIES FOR DISCUSSION (date added to list) (No new 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 7:15 PM.