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Home My WebLink About2005-04-18 Council minutesDate: April 18, 2005 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, April 18, 2005, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilbum Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Jensen, Rocca, Mansfield Tapes: 05-26, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda Item # 7 - Amending the operating budget) In response to Council Member Bailey, the City Manager stated there were no highlights and nothing was unusual. 2. (Consent Calendar # 4g(1) - Removal of No-Parking Signs on Oakcrest) The Mayor stated the neighborhood had not met on the matter yet and requested another deferral of two weeks. 3. (Agenda Items # 11- Cigarette Outlot # 18, 12 - Colonial Lanes, 13 -Jordon Valley Market and 14 - T & M Mini Mart) In response to Council Member O'Donnell, the City Clerk stated that T & M Mini Mart had paid and no hearing was necessary. 4. (Consent Calendar # 4g(6) - construction on North Dodge) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, Asst. City Manager Helling stated a response had been sent from Public Works and was included in late handouts that evening. 5. (Item # 22 - license agreement ... public right-of way ... Venuto's World Bistro .... Sidewalk cafe) In response to Council Member Elliott, the City Attorney and City Clerk stated the approval of Council was necessary and could not be administratively approved. 6. (Consent Calendar # 4g(13) - correspondence ... Smoking Issues) Council Member Vanderhoef requested that a blanket email response be sent to the individuals informing them it was a State issues and not a local one. 7. In response to Mayor Lehman, the City Clerk reported that the recommendation from the Economic Development Committee to allocate $34,000 to Extend A Dream would be on the next formal agenda (May 3). (Continued after P&Z Matters) Council Work Session April 18, 2005 Page 2 PLANNING &ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 3RD ON AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS) ZONE TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) ZONE (10.92-ACRES) AND MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) ZONE (18.34-ACRES) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF SYCAMORE STREET, SOUTH OF WETHERBY DRIVE, NORTH OF DICKENSON LANE. (REZ05-00002). B. APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 62.03 ACRES OF TERRITORY LOCATED NORTH OF HIGHWAY 1, WEST OF HIGHWAY 218 AND EAST OF KI'I-rY LEE ROAD (ANN04-00001) (Discussed jointly with next item.) C. CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM COUNTY A'I TO CC- 2, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (APPROXIMATELY 16.05 ACRES), C1-1, INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (APPROXIMATELY 20.22 ACRES), CO-1, OFFICE COMMERCIAL (APPROXIMATELY 10.92 ACRES) AND RR-1, RURAL RESIDENTIAL (APPROXIMATELY 2.83 ACRES), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF HIGHWAY 1, WEST OF HIGHWAY 218 AND EAST OF KITTY LEE ROAD (REZ04-00030) PCD Director Franklin reviewed the conditional zoning agreement provisions and outstanding issues. Atty. Tom Gelman present for discussion. After discussion the Council agreed to allow the developer to escrow $18,000 for seven years and if the sidewalk is not constructed within 7 years the $18,000 contribution would be returned to the developer; if there is a fence that totals more than 150 feet in length on the west boundary of the property - along Kitty Lee Road - it would include design enhancing features at least every 100 feet that would provide dimensional and visual interest and require no more than additional expenditure of $7500 per 100 feet unless it is offset by changing the landscaping requirements; and regarding Kitty Lee Road improvement to Lot 1, the City paying 25% of the basic collector street and paying for the over width and 75% of the basic collector street costs would be paid by the developer. Staff will make necessary changes in the CZA and provide to the developer so signatures can be secured and the hearings closed for action Tuesday evening. D. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF J JR DAVIS SECOND ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB05-00001) E. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF J JR DAVIS THIRD ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB05-00002) Council Work Session April 18, 2005 Page 3 F. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF ASHTON PLACE (SUB05-00007) AGENDA ITEMS .(continued.) 8. (Agenda Item # 7 - Amending the operating budget) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef's questions regarding the lower fund balance, City Manager Atkins and Budget Analyst Mansfield stated the primary reason was bond proceeds and capital project funds. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS None. FIRE INSPECTOR (IP2 of April 14 Info Packet) Fire Chief Rocca and Fire Marshall Jensen presented information. Majority of Council agreed to the proposal. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Rocca) (Break for formal meeting and executive session; separate agenda and minutes) AFFILIATE FOUNDATION .(IP3 of April 14 Info Packet) Majority of Council agreed not to pursue. TELEVISING WORK SESSIONS After discussion a majority of Council did not wish to televise work sessions, but did agree to tape (and show later) the budget CIP presentations and the general overview done by the City Manager. STAFF ACTION: Note taping needs for budget in the fall. (Atkins and Karr) COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Champion noted continuous problems with bicyclists on the downtown sidewalks. Majority of Council agreed to increase enforcement and issue tickets, not warnings. 2. Council Member Bailey requested a schedule for street cleaning. 3. Council Member O'Donnell reported congestion on the corner of Dubuque and Church Streets with Cambus turning right and cars attempting to turn left onto Dubuque from Church (bus unable to make the turn with cars backed up). Staff will follow up. Council Work Session April 18, 2005 Page 4 SCHEDULE OF FUTURE PENDING ITEMS None Meeting adjourned 8:20 PM, Work Session Discussion Items - as of 4/18/05 - See Attached Council Work Session April 18, 2005 Page 5 Work Session Discussion Items - as of 4/18/05 Timeline on North Side Fire Station - CM to provide memo Funding priorities for the next budget - September 2005 Historic Preservation - Council to identify specific concerns Alcohol Regulation Review - May 2 work session Budget Housing Inspector - fee increase Recycling Coordinator CIP reviews Gilbert/Hwy. 6 Restroom-Festival Stage Railroad Overpass - 1s,& Mall Use of private donations/naming of capital facilities Scattered Site Housing Report Development of affordable housing (and purchase, how to make easier) Development Code - recommendations from P&Z around May 1 (joint meeting) Meeting with Planning & Zoning on philosophies for zoning/City Codes Annual Evaluations - May 6 (8:30 AM) Peninsula Project update - Staff to provide memo Deer Control process and alternatives - Memo to be provided Planning Needs and use of consultants - City Mgr. memo on philosophy/criteria Burlington Street Traffic (JCCOG) PCRB Review (prior to August 2005) Downtown Loading Zones Goal Session (?)