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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-11-22 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: January 12, 2000 To: Mayor and City Council From: Madan K. Karr City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, November 22, 1999 Council: Lehman, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Schmadeke, Fowler, Davidson, Elias, O'Neil, Winstead, Kopping, Schoon, Nasby, Trueblood Tapes: Reel 99-109, Both Sides; 99-110, Side 1 A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office. REVIEW ZONING ITEMS Planning and Community Development Director Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion: A. RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HOLLYWOOD MANOR, PARTS 7 AND 8, AN 11.67-ACRE, 42-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED WEST OF SYCAMORE STREET AT WETHERBY DRIVE. (8UB99-0022) B. RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART TEN, A 19.40 ACRE, 32-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH THREE OUTLOTS LOCATED AT THE NORTH TERMINUS OF ARLINGTON DRIVE. C. RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART ELEVEN. A 12.58 ACRE, 37-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH TWO OUTLOTS LOCATED AT THE NORTH TERMINUS OF ARLINGTON DRIVE. D. RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART TWELVE, A 16.30 ACRE, ONE-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH ONE OUTLOT LOCATED AT THE EAST TERMINUS OF COURT STREET. Council Work Session January 12, 2000 Page 2 E. RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART THIRTEEN, A 6.61 ACRE, ONE-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH ONE OUTLOT LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF HUNTINGTON DRIVE AND BARRINGTON ROAD. F. RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART FOURTEEN, A 7.35 ACRE, ONE-LOT COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TAFT AVENUE AND COURT STREET EXTENDED. PCD Director Franklin recommended deferral to December 7 of items B-F. The developer and/or engineer were asked to respond to Council concerns regarding the pond at the next work session. REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda Items 15-21, PARKING REVENUE BONDS) City Mgr. Atkins stated that the City had received an 'A' rating, the highest possible, for the upcoming bond sale. 2. (Agenda Item 7 - SOUTH PLANT IMPROVEMENTS, WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND COLLECTION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT) The City Mgr. stated that staff will be prepared to do a presentation outlining the projects at the formal meeting. 3. (Consent Calendar Item 4f(1) - CHAUNCEY SWAN FOUNTAIN PROJECT) After discussion, Council agreed to delete the item from the agenda and refer the matter back to the Public Art Committee for a recommendation. 4. (Consent Calendar Item 4e(3) - TIME AND PLACE OF FORMAL MEETINGS) City Clerk Karr requested the item be added to the agenda to allow finalization of budget sessions and 2000 scheduling issues. 5. (Agenda Item 11 - AGREEMENT WITH EARTH TECH, INC.) In response to Norton, Transportation Planner Davidson clarified the work was for the environmental assessment from 1-80 to Governor. 6. (Agenda Items 15-21 - PARKING REVENUE BONDS) In response to Norton, the City Mgr. stated he would provide summary information at the formal meeting. 7. (IP8 of 11/19 Packet - NORTHSIDE REPORT) Champion acknowledged the report from the Police Chief but requested comparables from other areas of the City. The City Mgr. will report back. Council Work Session January 12, 2000 Page 3 (Council Member Vanderhoef left the meeting for this discussion.) CLINTON STREET ANGLE PARKING (IP1 of 11/19 Packet) Transportation Planner Davidson present for discussion. Majority of Council were not interested in removing one tree island and reducing the second to add parking spaces as requested by Madison Realty Group. STAFF ACTION: Notify Madison. (Davidson) (Council Member Vanderhoef returned.) SENIOR CENTER WALKWAY Parking & Transit Director Fowler, Senior Center Coordinator Kopping, and Senior Center Commissioners Miller and Honohan presented information. After discussion the majority of Council agreed to add the walkway to the Capital Improvements Plan; direct staff to make minor modifications to the parking structure to allow the walkway at a later time; and directed the Senior Center Commission to submit a CDBG application request. STAFF ACTION: Implement as outlined with further discussion occurring in the budget process. (Atkins) ENGLERT THEATER UPDATE PCD Director Franklin reported that a group of individuals were interested in forming a nonprofit organization and acquiring the theater for community space. She indicated the City would be approached to participate in the acquisition of the property. Council Member Elect Kanner and group spokesman Darryl Woodson appeared. Council expressed an interest in pursuing the matter further when more information is available from the group. STAFF ACTION: Report back to Council. (Franklin) CITY STEPS (Agenda Item 8) Community Development Coordinator Nasby presented information. Council agreed to proceed. OAKLAND CEMETERY/HICKORY HILL PARK Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood presented background information. After discussion, the majority of Council preferred to dedicate approximately 30 acres of the Gaulocher property as parkland; designate the remainder of the Gaulocher property (approximately 10 acres) for future cemetery expansion but continue to use it as a part of Council Work Session January 12, 2000 Page 4 the park until such time as the cemetery must expand; requested that the comers of the Cemetery property be marked/designated for cemetery expansion; and referred the matter back to Parks & Recreation Commission for comment. STAFF ACTION: Report the Commission's comments to Council. (Trueblood) APPOINTMENTS Board of Adjustment -Dennis Kietel Board of Appeals - Readvertise Human Rights Comm. - Reappoint Jan Warren, Charles Major, Mettie Thomopulos Senior Center Comm. - James Moxley, reappoint Allen Stroh Parks and Recreation Comm. - Charity Rowley, Lori Benz COUNCIL TIME 1. In response to the Mayor, Council agreed to place the Library expansion issue on their work session of December 6 and indicate which of the two remaining options they prefer at that time. Council agreed to direct questions on either option to the City Manager. 2. (IP3 of 11/19 Packet - PATV INVESTMENT ISSUES) In response to Kubby, Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated they are agreeable to periodic disbursement but there had been no discussion on specifics yet. 3. Champion stated she had received a number of calls about trucks using First Avenue rather than Scott Boulevard and questioned signage. Staff will follow up. 4. Champion reported a concem about dogs running loose in Hickory Hill Park. 5. O'Donnell updated Council on a SEATS rider survey starting November 29 and running through December 13 and encouraged riders to complete the survey to provide input to improved service. 6. (Consent Calendar Item 4g(3) - MILDRED FLYNN LETTER) Norton raised concerns about noise in the downtown area. Adjourned: 8:50 p.m.