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Home My WebLink About1998-10-19 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: November 6, 1998 Mayor and City Council Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Council Work Session, October 19, 1998 - 6:35 p.m. in Council Chambers Mayor Ernest W. Lehman presiding. Council present: Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Davidson, Schoon, Ripley, Long, Neumann, Trueblood, Goodman-Herbst, Craig. Tape(s): Reel 98-113, and 98-114, all. ADDITION TO THE AGENDA Reel 98-119, Side 1 Lehman stated that a new Item #20 Resolution adopting the PCRB Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines will be added to the formal agenda. REVIEW ZONING MATTERS Reel 98-113, Side 1 A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 3 ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 10 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-5), TO ALLOW 36 DWELLING UNITS, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT WELLINGTON DRIVE AND VILLAGE ROAD. (VILLAGE GREEN PART 16NVELLINGTON CONDOMINIUMS; REZ98-0012/SUB98-0021 ) B. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 3 ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF A 4.45 ACRE TRACT, OCCUPIED BY THE COURT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE EAST TERMINUS OF COURT STREET. C. SETFING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 3 ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF A 4.45 ACRE TRACT FROM SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (COUNTY RS), TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) AND PUBLIC (P) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE EAST TERMINUS OF COURT STREET. (REZ98- 0015). SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 3 ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF A 19.81 ACRE TRACT LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND AMERICAN LEGION ROAD. (SILVERCREST/ANN98- 0002). SE'R'ING a PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 3 ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF 21.53 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5), COUNTY A1, RURAL, AND COUNTY CH, HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL, TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-12), Council Work Session October 19, 1998 Page 2 LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND AMERICAN LEGION ROAD (SILVERCREST). PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE MADISON STREET RIGHT-OF- WAY SOUTH OF PRENTISS STREET, THE DES MOINES STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY WEST OF CAPITOL STREET AND THE 20-FOOT WIDE ALLEY SOUTH OF PRENTISS STREET AND WEST OF CAPITOL STREET. (UNIVERSITY OF IOWANAC98-0005) G. ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 9.27 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY/MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (OSA-8) TO ALLOW A 72-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF TAFT SPEEDWAY WEST OF DUBUQUE STREET. (RIVERVIEW PLACE PARTNERS/REZ98-0009) (FIRST CONSIDERATION) Franklin stated the application had been withdrawn. H. ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 22 ACRES FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SUMMIT STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT. (REZ98-0010). (SECOND CONSIDERATION) ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF AN APPROXIMATE 4,000 SQUARE FOOT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 114 WRIGHT STREET FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) TO PLANNED HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (PRM). (PASS AND ADOPT) FORWARD A LETTER TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RECOMMENDING THAT A REQUEST SUBMITTED BY GERALD MILDER TO REZONE 20.4 ACRES OF LAND FROM RURAL (A1) TO SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (RS-10) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4820 AMERICAN LEGION ROAD BE DENIED. (CZ9831) City Attorney Dilkes responded to Council questions. Council directed staff to revise the letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, deleting the last paragraph concerning staff review of alternative resolutions. A Council majority requested a joint meeting with the County be scheduled to discuss fringe agreement issues. REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS Reel 98-113, Side 1 (Agenda Item #4 (5) IDOT FUNDING FROM FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM.) City Clerk Karr stated dollar figures in the comment section should be revised to read $400,000 (instead of $304,681.50) and $320,000 (instead of $243,745). (Agenda Item #15- TEMPORARILY CLOSING A PORTION OF JEFFERSON STREET/TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT & Item #16 TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF MARKET STREET.) Kubby and Vanderhoef raised concerns regarding public's safety in winter months and scheduling closures at the same time. (Agenda Item #9- AMEND PLANT INFLUENT ZINC STANDARDS.) In response to Vanderhoef, Kubby explained different zinc levels are used at the two water plants because the different flows that can come in at each plant. Council Work Session October 19, 1998 Page 3 (Agenda Item #7- AMENDING SECTION 8-5-5, ENTITLED "KEEPING DISORDERLY HOUSE.) In response to Norton, City Attorney Dilkes stated she will highlight the proposed changes from the present ordinance for distribution at the public hearing. (Agenda Item #8- AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 6, SECTION I ENTITLED "SALE OF CIGARETTES TO PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE".) In response to Norton, City Attorney Dilkes stated it is currently a state charge and is being amended to make it a local charge. City Clerk Karr stated the amendment also adds tobacco products. DOWNTOWN WATER FEATURE Reel 98-113, Side 2 (Agenda Item #14) Planning and Community Development Director Franklin summarized proposed downtown water feature plans. Public Arts Committee member Kevin Hanick presented information. COLLEGE STREET TRAFFIC CALMING Reel 98-113, Side 2 Traffic Engineer Ripley reviewed College Street traffic calming options. Input was received from neighborhood resident Hilary Sale. Council majority directed staff to proceed with installation of the College Street traffic calming options as outlined in Ripley's October 9, 1998 memo. Staff Action: Approved traffic calming devices as proposed for installation next spring (Ripley). CIRCUS AND RODEO PERMIT REGULATIONS Reel 98-113, Side 2 Animal Control Director Goodman-Herbst presented revisions to the proposed circus and rodeo permit regulations. Goodman-Herbst presented an Elephant video. Council majority directed staff to schedule the proposed regulations at council's next meeting. Staff Action: Placed on November 3 agenda. SALES TAX BALLOT PROPOSITION Reel 98-114, Side 1 (Agenda Item #19) City Manager Arkins facilitated discussion regarding public discussion schedule for the sales tax ballot proposition. Council majority directed staff to amend agenda item #19 to read dates for public discussion are October 29, 1998 and November 3, 1998. ELKS DRIVING RANGE Reel 98-114, Side 1 (Agenda Item #18) City Manager Atkins, Parks and Recreation Director Trueblood facilitated discussion about the proposed Elks driving range. A council majority agreed to defer action on the agenda item to allow for negotiations between the city and the Elks club for property easement for trails. COUNCIL AGENDNCOUNCIL TIME Reel 98-114, Side 2 1. Karr stated that the deadline for submission of agenda items for the City, County, North Liberty, Coralville Joint Meeting is Tuesday. 2. Norton asked Council Members to read the October 24, 1998 Broadband Telecommunications Commission meeting minutes noting potential problems. Council Work Session October 19, 1998 Page 4 Norton inquired about City Department reviews. City Manager Atkins explained that the internal department reviews will include information regarding operational trends and use of personnel and information shared with Council at the end of the process. 4. Norton requested information regarding the impact from the weekend's hard rain storm on Iowa City's storm sewer capacities and recent storm sewer projects. 5. Norton stated he is working with Council Member O'Donnell and Police Chief Winkelhake regarding development of a police auxiliary in the downtown area. 6. Thornberry indicated his support for the lighting to remain the same in the downtown area. Vanderhoef expressed a desire to see the lighting continued out Dubuque to the interstate. (Consent Calendar Item 4e(4)) Kubby inquired about correspondence received from Barbara Buss regarding the Benton Street project. The City Manager recommended the matter be discussed after the Council's CIP meeting on the 27% (Consent Calendar Item 4e(5)) In response to Kubby, City Manager Atkins stated he has requested that City Attorney Dilkes prepared a response to the father concerned with underage drinking. o O'Donnell stated that underage smoking violations should be enforced in the downtown area. In response to Kubby, City Manager Atkins stated he will find out if community service is being utilized as part of penalty fine. 10. (IP13 in October 16 packet) O'Donnell raised concerns about panhandling and harassment in the downtown area. City Attorney Dilkes explained that begging is illegal when 1- accompanied by harassment or assault or fraud, 2-conducted in confined spaces thereby intruding on the physical privacy of others, and 3-conducted in an area where the activity will impair orderly movement or otherwise create unreasonable health and safety concerns. 11. Lehman stated council received correspondence from West High School regarding the need for a west side bus route. Kubby noted that a transit study is being done. City Manager Atkins stated he will prepare a response. 12. Lehman noted that Sunday's Hospice Road race was a tremendous success. 13. Lehman reported that Wendy Ford, Director of the Iowa City Coralville Convention Bureau received an award for cities of over 10,000 at the Convention and Tourism Convention. Lehman stated that council will recognize her accomplishments at their November 3 council meeting 14. O'Donnell stated St. Wenceslaus Church served 1,600 dinner Sunday morning. Adjourned: 9:50 p.m. deddmin/101998ws .doc