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Home My WebLink About2000-06-19 Council Minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: July 13, 2000 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, June 19, 2000, 6:30 PM in Council Chambers Council: Lehman, Champion, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Kanner, Wilburn, Pfab Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Craig, O'Malley, Boothroy, Bliven Tapes: 00-68, Side 2; 00-71, Both Sides; 00-72, Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) LIBRARY BOARD JOINT MEETING (Library Board Members Martin, Swaim, Barklay, Magalhaes, Parker, McMurray, Dellsperger, Singerman present.) Two issues were addressed, lease or rental of retail space and maintaining of parking on lot 64- 1A. Council agreed that retail space in the library expansion would be leased rather than sold. Majority of Council indicated no commitment to retaining parcel 64-1A as a parking lot. PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented the following items: A. ORDINANCE TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 190 ACRES FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY (OSA-5) (APPROXIMATELY 82.1 ACRES) TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OF UP TO 400 DWELLING UNITS AND LIMITED COMMERCIAL USES AND PUBLIC (P) (APPROXIMATELY 107.9 ACRES) LOCATED WEST OF FOSTER ROAD. (REZ000- 0016) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) In response to Vanderhoef, Franklin and City Atty. Dilkes stated the concept of having narrower streets and alleys are integral to the concept'plan referenced in this item as well as the developers agreement (item #6). Franklin noted a rejection of the 25 foot wide streets contained within the plan was a rejection of the Dover-Kohl concept. Council agreed to second consideration at the formal the following night, and scheduling a special formal for final adoption of the ordinance and resolution approving the developers agreement before July 1. B. ORDINANCE APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-5) PLAN FOR VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH PART 6, AN 8.69 ACRE, 35- LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH ONE OUTLOT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT WINTERGREEN DRIVE, WEST OF SOUTH JAMIE LANE. (REZ00-0010/SUB00-0009) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Council Work Session Minutes June 19, 2000 Page 2 C. ORDINANCE TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 2.01 ACRES LOCATED NORTH OF WASHINGTON STREET AND EAST OF GREEN MOUNTAIN DRIVE FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-8) TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5). (REZ00-0008) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) D. ORDINANCE TO REZONE 54 ACRES FROM PUBLIC/INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (P/C1) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY - PUBLIC (OSA-P) AND FOR APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE NORTH PART OF THE AIRPORT PROPERTY, WEST OF RIVERSIDE DRIVE. (REZ99-0001) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) E. ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING CHAPTER 14-6D-5G1 REGARDING THE NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RNC-12). (PASS AND ADOPT) F. ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-5) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-5) AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY PLAN FOR VILLAGE GREEN PARTS 18-20, A 19.6-ACRE, 10-LOT, 63-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH ONE OUTLOT LOCATED SOUTH OF VILLAGE ROAD AND WEST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD. (REZ00-0002) (PASS AND ADOPT) G. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-5) PLAN, AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY PLAN FOR VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH PART 5, A RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH PART 3A, A 12-LOT, 3.33-ACRE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT WINTERGREEN DRIVE WEST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD. (REZ00-0009) (PASS AND ADOPT) H. ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTHERNMOST PORTION OF NORTH JAMIE LANE, LOCATED WEST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD. (VAC00-0003) (PASS AND ADOPT) I. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF WOODLAND RIDGE PART 3, A 7-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH ONE OUTLOT LOCATED AT THE EAST TERMINUS OF MEADOW VIEW LAND SW, (SUB00-0013) City Arty. Dilkes stated the resolution may need to be deferred to the special meeting. (See further discussion later in meeting.) AGENDA ITEMS 1. (ITEM NO. 51 - RESOLUTION APPROVING WOODLAND RIDGE, PART THREE.) In response to Kanner, Franklin explained the existing cul de sac is extended and then an access point is stubbed out to the north property owned by another property owner, with the intention of the road continuing to the north when the property is developed and a connection being made between two subdivisions. 2. (ITEM NO. 6 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH TERRY L. STAMPER.) Council agreed to defer the item to a special meeting on Thursday, June 29 at 8:00 AM. 3. (Agenda 3f(1) - RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH DUBUQUE STREET MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.) City Mgr. Atkins asked that this item be deleted from the Consent Calendar to allow more information be presented to Council. Council Work Session Minutes June 19, 2000 Page 3 4. (Agenda #14 - RESOLUTION DIRECTING SALE OF $14,310,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS). City Mgr. Atkins told the Council that they received the credit rating today and again they received a AAA rating. 5. (Agenda #8 - RESOLUTION TO ATTEST THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM FOR TOWER PLACE AND PARKING). In response to Vanderhoef, City Atty. Dilkes stated the City could not convey a unit until the declaration is of record. (See further discussion later in meeting.) 6. (Agenda #7. - RESOLUTION TO ATTEST THE FY01 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS). In response to Kanner, the City Mgr. stated he would provide information on the routes that go through University Heights. 7. (Agenda #10. - CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1417 FRANKLIN STREET TO THE TENANT). In response to Kanner, the City Atty. reported that the $73,000 is the purchase price financed by first mortgage of $58,400 and a second mortgage to the city of $14,600. 8. (Agenda #15. - RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND AGENCIES FOR AID-TO-AID AGENCY FUNDING.) In response to Kanner, staff will follow up on whether the Mayor's Youth Employment Program has a new name and whether the resolution should reflect the change. APPOINTMENTS Public Art there were no applications (see discussion later in meeting) Parks and Recreation - Carol Casey AGENDA ITEM 5. (cont.) City Attorney Dilkes clarified that the city is assuming maintenance expense and retaining ownership of the area. HOUSING INSPECTION SERVICES COMPUTER/WEB ACCESS PCD Director Boothroy and ITS Programmer/Analyst/Webster Bliven facilitated a presentation on the Web access that will be available to the public the middle of July. Tidemark Solutions founder Andy Ruotsala and Maddie McCambridge present for discussion. APPOINTMENTS (continued) Public Art - Karen Michaeli. WATER RATES City Manager Atkins presented information on the City's water rates. Council Member Kanner noted his desire to hear from a U of I professor of economics regarding flat rates. Majority of Council agreed to get some information from the professor in written form and then access interest to schedule further discussion. STAFF ACTION: Information on flat rates in other communities provided. (Atkins) Council Work Session Minutes June 19, 2000 Page 4 COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member O'Donnell clarified his position in favor of the stop light on Pepperwood. He noted a recent Press Citizen article stating there were no streets that parallel the highway either north or south and that the folks on Highland and Hollywood Boulevard and Kirkwood would take exception to that. O'Donnell stated his belief that if the City puts the stoplight there and don't synchronize the lights that we will see an increase of traffic on those streets. 2. Council Member Lehman reported that he had been contacted by the Gazette regarding inviting Council to attend two neighborhood meetings, and he informed the Gazette the entire Council will not be there noting that only three Council Members could attend any one meeting without proper posting. 3. (IP 6 and IP7 of 6/15 packet) Council Member Kanner requested that procedure for groups requesting money via correspondence (i.e., Devonian Fossil Gorge request on the consent calendar), employee negotiations, and Council travel policy be scheduled for upcoming work sessions. The Mayor asked that the City Atty. research labor negotiations being discussed in executive session. 4. In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Manager stated he felt better about the progress of the transit interchange. 5. Council Member Kanner said he had been notified that there was not sidewalk along Highway 1 West and that somebody had gotten hurt and thought something should be done. 8taft will follow up. 6. Council Member Pfab mentioned there were no sidewalks along Amhurst, and the south side of Rochester also. 7. Council Member Pfab noted another dog incident in the Hickory Hill area, and requested a list of tickets issued. The City Mgr. stated a report is being prepared. 8. Council Member Pfab suggested retaining a City appraiser on retainer. The City Attorney said there would be a number of reasons she would not support that suggestion. Majority of Council were not interested in pursing the matter. 9. Council Member Champion mentioned that she almost was killed by a bicyclist the other day and that the police need to come downtown in street clothes and cite skateboarders and bicyclists. City Mgr. Atkins said he spoke to Police Chief Winkelhake that day and informed him of Council consensus to get tough on bicyclists. 10. Council Member Pfab wants a report on the amount of damage that has been done to city property in the last 6 months in the downtown Pedestrian Mall. City Mgr. Arkins will provide the information. Adjourned 9:40 PM. clerk/min/06-19-OO ws.doc