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Home My WebLink About2001-02-20 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: February 20, 2001 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, February 20, 2001, 4:00 PM in Council Chambers Council: Champion, Lehman, Kanner, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Atkins. Helling, Karr, Dilkes, O'Malley, Mansfield, Davidson, Grosvenor, Schoon, Franklin, Fosse, Winkelhake, Schmadeke, Shera Tapes: 01-17, Side 2; 01-23, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) NORTHSIDE MARKETPLACE Economic Dev. Coordinator Schoon and Brian Clark (Brian Clark & Associates) reviewed the master streetscape plans for the project. STAFF ACTION: Proceed with $500,000 allocated for Phase I of the project in FY2003. (Schoon) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Dir. Franklin presented information on the following items: A. Setting a public hearing for March 5 on an ordinance amending the zoning code, section 14- 61-1Q, to allow adult day care in commercial zones on streets less than 28 feet in width. In response to Vanderhoef, PCD Dir. Franklin indicated the restrictions were consistent with child care restrictions in the residentia} zones, and removes them from commercial zones where it has never been a concern. B. Ordinance changing the use designation from Interim Development Multi-family Residential (ID-RM) to Community Commercial (CC-2) for approximately 2 acres of property located west of Gilbed Street and south of Napoleon Lane (Olin LIoyd/REZ00-0021). (Pass and Adopt) C. 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] (Pass and Adopt) D. Resolution approving the preliminary plat of the Peninsula Neighborhood, an 82.1 acre, 209- lot subdivision with 15 outlots located at the west end of Foster Road. (SUB00-0026) Council Work Session February 20, 2001 Page 2 Mayor Lehman noted the letter received for Arty. Michael Pitton representing Oakes Development Company and request PCD Dir. Franklin be prepared to address the letter at the formal meeting later in the evening. E. 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. (Pass and Adopt) F. Resolution approving a final plat of Westcott Heights Part Three-A, a 78.96 acre, 47-1ot residential subdivision located in Johnson County on the west side of Prairie du Chien Road, south of Newport Road. (SUB00-00027) PCD Din Franklin stated the resolution should be deferred to March 5. G. Letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors indicating that the City has no objection to the request submitted by JEBB LC to rezone approximately 1.76 acres located east of Dane Road and west of Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park from County A1, Rural, and County RS, Suburban Residential, to County RMH, Manufactured Housing Residential. PARKING IN FRONT OF MAILBOXES (IP2 of 2/15 Info Packet) Asst. PCD Dir. Davidson presented information. Council Members were not interested in pursuing an ordinance to regulate the matter but suggested staff work with neighborhood associations to get the work out via newsletters and offered the postal service distribution of materials in City utility bills. Council requested an update of the situation in 3-6 months. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Davidson) FIRST AVENUE / CAPTAIN IRISH (IP3, IP4 of 2/15 info packet & 5d(2) of Consent Calendar) City Mgr. Atkins and Public Works Dir. Schmadeke present for discussion. After discussion a majority of Council agreed to proceed with setting public hearing on plans and specs for First Avenue Extension and Captain Irish Parkway (Phase II), and no through traffic on First Avenue until Captain Irish Parkway is graded, paved and opened. The plans and specs will provide for grading and paving of First Avenue and that construction may begin prior to July 1, 2001. AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar #5e(1 ) - Resolution ... authorizing FY2000... Resident Opportunity Self Sufficiency Program Grant Agreement) In response to Vanderhoef, Housing Adm. Grosvenor stated the administration for the grant is the housing authority, we do the federal reporting and take the money in, and we will contract with Goodwill. In response to Pfab, Housing Adm. Grosvenor said the main issue for the grant is job training and job development, and transportation issues have not been addressed. 2. The City Atty. clarified construction of the First Avenue Extension could begin before July 1, 2001, and Council agreed. Council Work Session February 20, 2001 Page 3 3, (Agenda #16 - Resolution. ..law enforcement non discrimination resolution) Council Member Wilburn stated he had distributed a revised resolution for Council consideration noting the changes to the first paragraph pulling in the Police Department Mission Statement; paragraph three substitutes "do" to "should"; and paragraph six removes the words "vast amounts". Police Chief Winkelhake present for discussion. Council Members Kanner and Pfab suggested amendments. Majority of Council agreed to proceed with amended resolution as presented by Wilburn. 4. (Agenda #13 - Ordinance ., . Unified Development Code... .Condominium Conversion Code...for structures used for human habitation...) City Atty. Dilkes noted the ordinance had been amended to apply to condominiums for human habitation only, and would not apply to commercial buildings that are being made into condos for sale of separate floors, and would comply with the intent of State Law. She recommended the ordinance be given first consideration again in light of the amended text, 5. (Consent Calendar #5e(2) - Resolution accepting word .... interchange project) In response to Kanner, the Mayor and City Mgr, indicated the project was in Iowa County but the City had applied for the grant and now must accept work. 6. (Agenda #11- Resolution... purchase agreement for Tower Place & parking ..... Graytowne Apartments) In response to Kanner, the City Atty. stated Dean Price had signed the agreement representing Graytowne. 7. (IP13 of 2/15 Info Packet) Council Member Kanner requested a correction to the February 5 budget work session to reflect the possible use of revenue bonds to repay EPA storm water cost. Council concurred. 8. (IP17 of 2/15 Info Packet) Council Member Kanner noted that page 2 of the citizens comment form was not included in the packet. Staff will follow up. 9. (IP15 of 2/15 Info Packet) Council Member Kanner indicated his support to proceed with wetlands restoration along the Iowa River Clear Creek in fiscal year 04. Majority of Council concurred. RULES OF CONDUCT The Mayor stated that Council Members have a responsibility to conduct themselves appropriately in Council meetings, and what is done outside of meetings is not an issue. Council Member O'Donnell stated Council Members should be careful what is said to the media that might be misinterpreted, and reasonable people should be able to work with each other. Meeting adjourned 6:05 PM.