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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-31 Council minutes Date: January 31, 2005 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, January 31, 2005, 7:20 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall (after Conference Board Meeting) Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Kart, Franklin, Davidson, O'Malley Tapes: 05-13, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) AIRPORT COMMISSION (Consent Calendar # 4e(1)) Airport Commissioner Dan Clay presented background on the preparation and implementation of the Five Year Strategic Plan. Commission Chair Randy Hartwig present for discussion. PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 15 ON AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 25,67-ACRES BY AMENDING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY - LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (OPDH-5) PLAN IN ORDER TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL ZERO-LOT LINE DWELLINGS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON WINTERGREEN DRIVE (REZ04-00017/SUB04-00017). B. AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY/MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (SAO/RS-8) ZONE AND A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR OLDE TOWNE VILLAGE, (REZ04-00005) C. AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REVISE THE LAND USE MAP FOR THE SOUTHWEST DISTRICT PLAN, Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. CounciI Work Session Januaw 3,2003 Page 2 D. 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 AND 1/4/05) (FIRST CONSIDERATION) E. RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS PART 1, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB04-00031) DESIGN REVIEW (IP3 of 1/27 Info Packet) PCD Director Franklin outlined the proposal in the revised Development Code for a Level I (administrative) and Level II (City Council) approval. The proposal could be amended to enable Council review of new construction for Urban Renewal parcels and administrative review for certain exterior alterations. Appeals for Level I review would be to the Board of Adjustment. Majority requested a time frame for review also be included. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Franklin) AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Item # 12 - Resolution ... recommending award ... South Gilbert Street Improvements - Napoleon Lane to City Limits) The City Manager stated that the estimates were slightly higher and there is a possibility of the estimates coming down. 2. (item # 10 - Resolution ... delegating responsibility to particular persons ,.. Chapter 22 ... Public Records Statute ...) In response to Elliott, the City Attorney confirmed that the resolution is being made to assure uniformity. 3. (Item # 14 - Resolution authorizing ... listing agreement ... Harry R. Wolf of NAI Iowa Realty .... Court Street transportation Center) City Atty. Dilkes requested the item be deferred to the February 15 meeting. 4. (Consent Calendar # 4f(3) - Andrew Brobston re handling of water main breaks) Council Member Vanderhoef noted the letter from a citizen regarding timely notification when the water is shut off and stated a reverse 911 system would have helped the situation. 5. (Consent Calendar # 4d(2) - Resolution setting public hearing ... plans, specifications ... Meadow Street Bridge Replacement and Dover Street Drainage Basin Improvements Project ...) In response to Vanderhoef, Asst. PCD Director Davidson said the project does not build the trail but does accommodate the eventual building of the trail. Council Work Session Januaw 3,2003 Page 3 6. (Item # 6D- Ordinance changing the zoning designation ...Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District) The Mayor stated even though the public hearing had been closed it was his intention to allow limited discussion and update. Majority agreed. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS None. COUNCIL TIME 1. City Clerk Karr stated a number of Council Members have been receiving both hard copy packets as well as CD's for reading weekly Council packets, and questioned if Council Members had made a decision as to which one packet distribution they would prefer. Council requested additional time and information on the options. Staff will follow up. 2. Council Member Bailey request Council support for the 2% increase in hotel motel tax regardless of whether it means a regional sort of cultural entity support or whether it comes to the City. Vanderhoef noted the League had supported that proposal as well. 3. Council Member Vanderhoef reported that Rep. Mascher felt the Saturday meeting with City Council was very useful and suggested doing it again in the middle of the legislative session. 4. Council Member Bailey stated she would like to see monthly alcohol compliance checks for establishments, noting the Police Department used to do that regularly but she had not gotten them recently. City Manager will follow up. 5. Council Member Vanderhoef questioned the status of the fire inspector contained in the budget. The City Manager stated additional information was being prepared and by setting the public hearing and approving the budget did not commit the Council. 6. Council Member Vanderhoef stated she was not in support of using the road use tax for the benefit levy and noted during budget discussion. The Mayor stated their was a majority who agreed to a maximum of five per cent. 7. Council Member Elliott requested that the idea of a combined City and County Assessor mentioned by County Supervisor Sullivan (during the Conference Board meeting) be added to an upcoming work session. 8. Council Member Champion reported she had been approached about the possibility of having a non-voting student member of Council. Mayor Lehman stated a presentation will be made at the formal meeting the next evening. City Atty. Dilkes stated she would like time to review the proposal. Council Work Session Januaw 3,2003 Page 4 IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITIES FOR DISCUSSION Nothing 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 8:15 PM.