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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-02-05 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: February 14, 2001 To: Mayor and City Council From: Madan K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, February 5, 2001, 6:50 PM in Council Chambers Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnel[, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Davidson, Craig, Trueblood, Moran Tapes: 01-16, Side 2; 01-17, Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented the following items: A. Ordinance changing the use designation from Interim Development Multi-family Residential (ID-RM) to Community Commercial (CC-2) for approximately 2 acres of properly located west of Gilbert Street and south of Napoleon Lane (Olin Lloyd/REZ00-0021). (Second Consideration) B. Ordinance approving a revised sensitive areas development plan for the Peninsula Neighborhood, an 82.1 acre residential neighborhood containing up to 410 dwelling units located at the west end of Foster Road. [REZ00-0022] (Second Consideration) C. Ordinance amending Section 14-6J-1 the Off-Street Parking Requirements, to require only one off-street parking space for small one-bedroom single-family, townhouse, and duplex dwellings. (Second Consideration) D. Resolution approving the preliminary plat and manufacture housing site plan of Saddlebrook addition, Part 2, a 201.2 acre, 6-lot residential subdivision and 290-unit manufactured housing site plan located at the southern terminus of Heinz Road. (SUB00-00015) E. Resolution approving the final plat and manufactured housing site plan of Saddlebrook Addition, Part 2, a 77.65 acre, 5-tot subdivision located on Heinz Road. (SUB00-00015) PCD Director Franklin indicated action had been deferred previously and legal issues resolved. AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Item #7 - Public Discussion on alcohol ordinances) The Mayor indicated it was his desire to run the public discussion similar to a public hearing utilizing the five minute presentation limit per speaker. Council Member Wilburn requested that copies of the ordinances be available. CounciiWork Session February 5,2001 Page 2 2. (Consent Calendar #4f(7) - Correspondence from Anne Hesse and AK Traw (Project Green) re Iowa Avenue median) In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Manager stated Ms. Hesse was out of the country until February 12 and he would keep Council informed. 3. (Agenda Item #9 - Ordinance amending Code...Condominium Conversation") In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, the City Attorney and City Manager indicated that it was a state code requirement, and no additional staff was anticipated for the one time inspection. 4. (Consent Calendar ~4b(7) and #14 - Tornado sculpture) In response to Council Member Kanner, PCD Director Franklin indicated bolts will be placed in the pad by the City for this and other planned rotating exhibits using this pad; and a contract will appear on Council's agenda of February 20 or March 5 regarding marketing the sculpture. 5. (Agenda Items #16 & #17 - Reissuance of sewer revenue and GO Bonds) In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Manager stated that refinancing the GO bonds means less of a burden on the debt service levy, and sewer bond savings could be passed along to customers. In response to Council Member Pfab, the City Manager stated staff did not recommend pursing selling such bonds online. COUNGIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Commission - reappoint Rick Mascari Parks and Recreation Commission - Doug Ginsberg Public Art Advisory Committee - Betsy Klein Telecommunications Commission - Kernbrew McLeod KIRKWOOD AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION (IP2 of 2/1 Information Packet) Asst. PCD Director Davidson presented information. A majority of Council were not interested in installing traffic signals on Kirkwood. Staff was directed to notify the Highland neighbors, and work with the neighborhood coordinator to develop a mechanism to solicit input and follow up. STAFF ACTION: Follow up with Highland Avenue Neighborhood representative. (Klingaman) DISPOSITION OF PARCEL 64-1a (IP3 of 2/1 Information Packet) PCD Director Franklin and City Atty. Dilkes present for discussion. Majority of Council directed staff to draft a RFP for marketing the parcel. Staff was directed to prepare a draft RFP which would address (construction) staging issues; maximizing the development of the parcel; and incorporating some sort of library parking. Other possible inclusions might be a residential low to moderate income housing, public space, walkway from library to parking, commercial space on the ground floor, explanation of program income for CDBG program. Franklin requested Council think about writing down the cost of the land to support a particular project. Council Work Session February 5, 2001 Page 3 STAFF ACTION: Staff will draft a RFP and provide information at a future work session on staging for construction in this area, access to the library during construction, the potential use of any revenue generated by the sale of the parcel. (FRANKLIN) RECREATION FEES (Agenda Item #19) Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood and Recreation Supt. Moran presented information. Majority agreed to proceed as presented. COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Wilburn distributed copies of a proposed resolution establishing a policy against racial profiling, and encouraged action by Council. Majority directed staff to prepare the resolution for Council consideration at their next meeting. The City Manager suggested consideration by other elected bodies as well. 2. In response to Council Member O'Donnell, majority of Council agreed to add (Rules of) Council conduct to the next an upcoming work session. Council Member Kanner stated he looked forward to discussing intimidation factors at that time. 3. In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Manager will follow up on the status of installation of a bus shelter at Burlington/Summit. 4. Council Member Kanner also reminded staff of his interest to have the Public Art Committee look into sharing art work from the University of Iowa masters program. Staff will follow up. 5. In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Atty. will follow up on possible contamination from underground tanks at the airpod, and the possibility of the FBO sharing cost s of cleanup. 6. Council Member Kanner noted discussion on March 7, 2000, and a motion made to amend the fiscal plan for grading the First Avenue extension in FY02 and paving in FY03. The City Manager stated Council direction to open both First Avenue and Captain Irish simultaneously. Council agreed to discuss the matter at their next work session. 7. The City Council confirmed the joint meeting with the Library for Thursday, February 22, 5:30-6:45. Meeting adjourned 8:45 PM.