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Home My WebLink About2005-07-18 Council minutes A_ ME UM Date: July 18, 2005, 2005 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, July 18, 2005, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn UISG rep: Baeth Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Davidson, Williams, Knoche, Fosse Tapes: 05-43, Both Sides; 05-44, Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director presented information on the following items: A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 2 ON AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 92 ACRES FROM NTERIM DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS) TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY (OSA-5) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF KENNEDY PARKWAY AND EAST OF CAMP CARDINAL ROAD (Cardinal Ridge) (REZ03-00019) B. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 2 ON AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 2.19 ACRES FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (C1-1) ZONE AND MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) ZONE TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN NORTH DODGE STREET AND DODGE STREET COURT, EAST OF CONKLIN LANE (REZ05-00003) C. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 2 ON AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 3.16 ACRES FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS) ZONE TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-5) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON GALWAY DRIVE (Galway Hills Part 4) (REZ05-00008) D. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 2 ON AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 2.72 ACRES FROM FACTORY-BUILT HOUSING RESIDENTIAL (RFBH) ZONE TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING-HIGH DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (PDH-12) ZONE TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF 30 MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS AND 9,000 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF HEINZ ROAD (REZ05-00009) Council Work Session July 18, 2005 Page 2 E. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 2 ON A RESOLUTION VACATING ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY IN PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD FIRST ADDITION (VAC05-00005) F. VACATING AND AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF THE PUBLIC ALLEYS WITHIN THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD SECOND ADDITION IOWA CITY, IOWA. (VAC05-00004) G. CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 29.7 ACRES OF PROPERTY, LOCATED NORTH EAST OF HIGHWAY 218 AND DEER CREEK ROAD, FROM COUNTY RESIDENTIAL TO INTERIM DEVELOPMENT - OFFICE RESEARCH PARK (Clear Creek Master Plan) (REZ05-00006) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) H. APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MWD DAVIS ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB05-00003) I. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF MWD DAVIS ADDITION, A PORTION OF WHICH INCLUDES A RESUBDIVlSION OF LOTS 13-17 OF RH DAVIS SUBDIVISION, AND A PORTION OF OLDE OAK LANE IN RH DAVIS SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUR05-00009) PCD Director requested deferral to August 2nd to complete construction plans. J. VACATING UNIMPROVED OLDE OAK LANE, EAST OF KITTY LEE ROAD K. APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, PARTS XXIII AND XXIV, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB04-00017) COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS 0Nilburn abstained from HCDC appointments due to a conflict of interest) Housing and Community Development Commission - re-appoint Jerry Anthony; appoint Kelly Mellecker & Thomas Niblock Police Citizens Review Board - re-appoint Greg Roth (Peace Officer); readvertise one Telecommunications Commission - Michael Christians UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS Public Works Director Fosse presented a power point presentation of various projects. City Engr. Knoche present for discussion. PROPOSED IOWA RIVER/PENINSULA BRIDGE City Engr. Knoche presented information on the project currently on the unfunded list. Majority were not interested in making this a priority or removing it from the unfunded list. Staff will explore other sorts of assistance that may be available for the project. Council Work Session July 18, 2005 Page 3 FIRST AVENUE RAILROAD GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT (IP2 of 7/14 Info Packet) Asst. PCD Director Davidson presented information on the project. Majority directed staff to proceed with an ICAAP grant application this fall. TRAFFIC ON EAST COURT ST BETWEEN SUMMIT ST AND MUSCATINE AVE (IP3 of 7/14 Info Packet) Asst. PCD Director Davidson presented information. After discussion Council agreed to prohibit trucks larger than 16 ton and increased enforcement. Staff Action: Prepare ordinance for truck embargo for August 2 meeting. (Davidson) RE-SURVEY OF OAKCREST STREET.(IP4 of 7/14 Info Packet and Agenda item 2f(7) Consent Calendar) Asst. PCD Director Davidson and Transportation Planner Williams presented information. After discussion a majority agreed to delete the item for separate consideration, and amend to 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. COUNCIL TIME AND AGENDA ITEMS 1. Council Member Champion requested staff look at safety concerns of the bus stop located at Scott and Washington Streets. Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Staff will report back 2. In response to Council Member Champion, Asst. PCD Director Davidson stated segways were not illegal on sidewalks. 3. (Consent Calendar # 2e(4) - resolution establishing the name of a local street ... Eagle View Drive) Council Member Eliiott requested that the City street naming policy be discussed at an upcoming work session. The item was added to the pending list. 4. (Consent Calendar # 2f(9) - correspondence ... All Day Bus Pass) Council Member Elliott noted the letter expressing confusion on bus transfers. Asst. PCD Director Davidson clarified the policy as one fare, one additional transfer, additional transfer require a fare, and the City does have a reciproca! agreement between Iowa City and Coralville. 5. (Consent Calendar # 2f(1-6) - ... Court Street Transportation Center) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, Asst. PCD Director Davidson stated all of the item dealt with on street parking around the transportation center; and stated cab stands would be on the south side of Court Street opposite the bus station. 6. Council Member O'Donnell asked the City Manager to follow up on the matter on Wilson and Street. Council Work Session July 18, 2005 Page 4 7. Council Member O'Donnell requested the Parks & Recreation Commission look into adding a slide or feature to the City Park Pool. Council Member Bailey also asked the Commission to look into senior ramp ins. 8. Council Member Wilburn reminded Council he would be out of town for the formal meeting on the 19th. 9. Council Member Bailey reported that her and Mayor Pro tem Wilburn are working with young people at UAY who are interested in getting more involved in local government issues, and there may be some recommendations in the near future. 10. (Agenda item # 11 - resolution approving .... Intersection improvements) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, Asst. PCD Director Davidson stated the total project was $45,000 and the local share around $20,000. 11. (Agenda item # 7 - resolution amending budgeted positions in Transportation Planning ...) Asst. PCD director Davidson responded to questions. 12. (Agenda item # 9 - resolution awarding vehicle towing contract ... Big 10 University Towing) City Manager Atkins responded to questions from Council Member Elliott on receiving one bid. 13. (Agenda item # 14 - Review of Clerk's Certificate of Insufficiency ... Medical Marijuana Initiative) City Atty. Dilkes responded to questions, and asked that Council move to approve the Clerk's Certificate of Insufficiency and then find the petition insufficient. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE PENDING ITEMS Council agreed to add Board and Commission make-up and process and street naming to the pending list; requested scheduling of the downtown loading zone for August 1 work session; and referred pools/slides/senior ramp ins to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a recommendation. Meeting adjourned 8:25 PM. Work Session Discussion Items - as of 7/18-19/05 - See Attached Council Work Session July 18, 20.05 Page 5 Work Session Discussion Items - as of 7/18-19/05 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 Meeting with University Senior Staffer Budget (September) Recycling Coordinator CIP reviews Restroom-Festival Stage 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 Downtown Loading Zones (8/1 work session) Goal Session (after November election) City Assessor (possible joint with County) Survey employees on improvements/changes within organization (prior to goal session) Parks & Recreation fundraising/sponsorship of projects Transit Discussion Board and Commission make-up and process Street Naming Pools (slides, seniors ramp in) - Refer to Parks & Rec. Commission Fall meeting with area legislators Court Street Traffic Calming (monitor and report back)