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Home My WebLink About2000-02-14 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 29, 2000 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: February 14, 2000 Council Work Session, 6:20 PM Council: Lehman, Champion, O'Donnell,' Vanderhoef, Kanner, Pfab, Wilburn Staff: Arkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Davidson, Schmadeke, Schoon, Craig, Trueblood, Osborne, Eckholt, Nasby Tapes: 00-24 Both Sides, 00-25 Both Sides, 00-26 Both Sides A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's office. (AFTER CONFERENCE BOARD MEETING) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS Asst. PCD Director Davidson presented the following Planning and Zoning items: A. PUBLIC HEARING ON A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADOPT AND INCORPORATE THE SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT PLAN FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF HIGHWAY 218, SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 1 AND WEST OF THE IOWA RIVER. Davidson distributed a Iocator map showing landmarks to better identify the area for discussion; reviewed the memo from Associate Planner Rockwell on changes to address concerns of Mr. Schuchert at the public hearing of February 1; and his memo regarding the recommended alignment of the arterial street. Council agreed to discuss specific wording/changes/research to be added to the plan at the public hearing tomorrow night. B. ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY - LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ('OSA-5) AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THREE FOUR-UNIT BUILDINGS ON A 2.72 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF ROHRET ROAD, WEST OF HIGHWAY 218. (Duck Creek Condo's/REZ99-0012) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) C. ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN-1) TO COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO-1) FOR 2.5 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF FIRST AVENUE AT TUDOR DRIVE. (Mercy Hospital/REZ99-0015) (FIRST CONSIDERATION) D. ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12) AND MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY Council Work Session Minutes February 14, 2000 Page 2 RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH- 12/11.79 ACRES) AND OPDH-8/1.47 ACRES) AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY PLAN FOR WINDSOR RIDGE, PART 15, A PROPOSED 98-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED NORTH OF COURT STREET AT ITS EASTERN TERMINUS. (REZ99-0011) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) E. RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE PART FIFTEEN, A 40.27 ACRE, TWO-LOT, RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH TWO OUTLOTS LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF COURT STREET. (SUB99-0020) P&Z Commission Member Bovbjerg clarified that the lower left 6-plex on the overhead being presented had been changed to a 4-plex. F. ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM PLANNED HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (PRM) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY (OSA-PRM) AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR APPROXIMATELY .28 ACRES LOCATED AT 522 S. DUBUQUE STREET. (Clark/REZ99-0013) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) G. RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLT OF SCOTT BOULEVARD EAST, PART 4, A 7.36 ACRE, 15-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH ONE OUTLOT LOCATED AT SCOTT PARK DRIVE AND HUMMINGBIRD LANE. (SUB99-0027) AGENDA ITEMS 1 ). (ITEM #24. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CONTRACT 3 - SOUTH PLANT IMPROVEMENTS, WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND COLLECTION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.) City Mgr. Atkins noted the resolution and revised comment distributed that evening on the bid opening and recommended award to Story Construction. 2). (ITEM #23. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2000, FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING CENTER, PHASE 2, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 7 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING CENTER PROJECT, PHASE 2, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.) City Mgr. Arkins stated staff was recommending rejecting the bids and rebidding the project minus the concrete work, driveways, etc. In response to Council, the City Mgr. stated the rebidding would be for chip seal instead of concrete. PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion. 3). Council Member Champion raised questions on the process for Planning & Zoning review of changes made after their consideration. The Mayor suggested she state her concerns during discussion of that item (#6c Mercy Hospital) at the formal meeting the next night. Council Work Session Minutes February 14, 2000 Page 3 JOINT MEETING WITH LIBRARY BOARD Library Board Members Mark Martin, Linda Prybil, Jesse Singerman, Jim Swaim, Mary McMurray, Shaner Magalhaes, Linda Dellsperger, and Lisa Parker present. Chuck Engberg and Joe Huberty, Engberg Anderson Design Partnership, presented plans and specifications of the proposed new Library utilizing Option 7 (westward ho-expanding the present building west to the pedestrian mall). PCD Director Craig and Director of Development Eckholt present for discussion. Council directed the Library Board to continue with plans and to come back to them with the amount of money and the date for the bond referendum. STAFF ACTION: Wait for Library recommendation and contact Bond Counsel. (Atkins) LANDFILL GRANTS (1 P2 of 2/10 packet) The City Manager noted the 14 projects outlined in the February 6th memo from JCCOG Solid Waste Management Planner Neumann. Council agreed to proceed. HCDC HAWKEYE COURT APARTMENT LETTER Council discussed the request from HCDC Chair Jane Moraski (January) to write a letter to the University of Iowa regarding their plans for Hawkeye Court. Council agreed to send a letter expressing the concerns of both Council and HCDC for the future of the apartments and affordable housing issues. STAFF ACTION: Letter sent February 22. (Karr) CEMETERY/HICKORY HILL PARK (January 11 CA memo) In response to City Attorney Dilkes, a majority of Council agreed to dedicate 36 acres as parkland. STAFF ACTION: Prepare exact legal description, write resolution, and bring back to Council. (Dilkes) RECREATION FEES (Item #21. Resolution Establishing a Revised Schedule of Fees and Charges) Parks and Recreation Director Trueblood available for questions. Majority of Council agreed to proceed as outlined. SKATE BOARD LOCATION (1 P3 of 2/10 packet) Parks and Recreation Director Trueblood and Commissioners Craig Gustaveson and James Moxley outlined the recommendation for the location of the Skate Board Park at Terrill Mill Park. Council directed staff to proceed with plans for the park to be at Terrill Mill Park. STAFF ACTION: Prepare resolution approving grant application for March 7th agenda. (Trueblood) Council Work Session Minutes February 14, 2000 Page 4 SALE OF CITY PROPERTY/RIGHT-OF-WAY-VALUATION (1/12 memo Item #10, Item #11, Item #12) City Attorney Dilkes recommended that a starting point for establishing a value is with the assessed value of the neighboring property and then evaluate other facts unique to each parcel. Council agreed to the City Attorney's recommendation for valuation; will defer item #10 (Flanagan & Rose) to enable staff to discuss the formula of valuation; and proceed with items #11 and 12. COUNCIL COMMITTEES (IP4 of 2/10 packet) Council agreed to dissolve the Legislative Committee and retain the Student Senate Committee as a information gathering committee only, reporting back to Council. STAFF ACTION: Prepare resolution dissolving Legislative Committee for Council action. (Dilkes) TELEVISED WORK SESSIONS Majority of the Council did not wish to pursue televising the work sessions at this time. APPOINTMENTS Airport Commission - Alan Ellis. Civil Service Commission - Reappoint Michael Kennedy. Historic Preservation Commission - appoint James Enloe, East College Green and Peter Jochimsen, Woodlawn; Reappoint Michaelanne Widness - At Large, and Pamela Michaud, College Green. Human Rights Commission - Maureen Howe. Telecommunications Commission - reappoint Elizabeth McKray and Cathy Weingeist COUNCIL TIME 1 ). City Attorney Eleanor Dilkes alerted Council to the addition of item #27b to the agenda, a resolution terminating the agreement with Gene (Kroeger) L.L.C. for construction of a building at the corner of Linn and Court Streets. 2). Council Member Kanner reported on a discussion with the School Board President regarding a Council and School Board joint meeting. Staff noted that a joint meeting with other County entities is planned in March or April and staff was directed to investigate starting that meeting 30-45 minutes earlier to allow Council and School Board to meet first. 3). Council Member Kanner stated he would be attending the CDBG meetings the next two days, and wanted to make sure there would not be more than three Council people in attendance. No one indicated attendance. 4). Council Member Vanderhoef told the Council that she will be abstaining from the vote the following evening on the Iowa Avenue Project due to a conflict of interest. Adjourned 10:20 clerl,Jmin/2-14-OOws.doc