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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-06-25 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: June 25, 2001 To: Mayor and City Council From: Madan K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, June 25, 2001, 6:35 PM in Council Chambers Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Holecek, Franklin, Davidson, Fowler, Winkelhake Tapes: 01-59 Side 2; 01-63, Both Sides; 01-64, Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. Changing the zoning code by amending the Planned Development Housing Overlay, OPDH- 8, plan for Arbor Hill, an 8.2 acre 17-unit residential development, located north of Washington Street on Arbor Hill Circle. (REZ01-00006). B. Ordinance changing the zoning designation by designating the property located at 307 East College Street (Old Carnegie Public Library) at the southeast corner of College and Linn Streets as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. (Second Consideration). C. Ordinance vacating Hemingway Lane west of Russell Drive. (Second Consideration). D. Ordinance changing the zoning designation from General Industrial (I-1) to Intensive Commercial (C1-1) for approximately 12.09 acres located on the south side of Highway 1. (REZ01-00002). (Second Consideration). E. Ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 0.83 acres from public (P) to Central Business (CB-10) located south of Iowa Avenue between Linn Street and Gilbert Street. (REZ01-00005) (Second Consideration). F. Ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article E, entitled "Commercial and Business Zones," to allow municipally owned, mixed-use parking facilities in the Central Business Support Zone (CB-5) and the Central Business Zone (CB-10). (Second Consideration). G. Ordinance amending the Sensitive Areas Overlay Plan for Walnut Ridge Parts 8, 9, and 10, an approximate 35.15-acre residential subdivision located on Kennedy Parkway. (REZ01- 00003) (Pass and Adopt). Council Work Session June 25, 2001 Page 2 H. Resolution approving the amended preliminary plat of Walnut Ridge Pads 9 and 10, a 20.67-acre 12-lot residential subdivision located at on Kennedy Parkway. (SUB01-00004). I. Resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of White Barn Estates, a 30.44 acre, 3-lot subdivision located at 4675 American Legion Road. J. Setting a public hearing for July 10 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance, Section 14-6E-8 central business zone, to allow dwellings on or below the ground floor of Historic Landmark Building by special exception. City Clerk Karr stated the item is being added late at the request of a staff request following the Planning and Zoning meeting on Thursday evening. Council agreed to add the item to the agenda. AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Item #12 - Resolution authorizing agreement with Midamerican...for green LED traffic signals) In response to Council Member Kanner, the agreement will be distributed prior to Tuesday formal meeting as the copy in the electronic packet is unreadable. 2. (Item #17 of 6/21 Info Packet - Memo from Asst. PCD Director Davidson re neighborhood traffic calming program) In response to Council Member Kanner, Asst. PCD Director Davidson clarified that once a decision is made to proceed at a work session a resolution confirming that will be prepared for Council action two weeks later. 3. (Item #12 - Resolution authorizing agreement with Midamerican...for green LED traffic signals) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, Asst. PCD Director Davidson stated the savings were not those in staff costs but rather in maintenance as the new lights are guaranteed seven years and may last 8-12 years, noting the City replace the current incandescent bulbs annually. 4. (Item #19 of 6/21 Info Packet - Letter to residents....Ridgewood Drive alley speed bumps) In response to Council Member Kanner, Asst. PCD Director Davidson stated he was unable to locate records of any initial traffic study being done. 5. (Item #3b(4) - Public Ads Minutes) In response to Council Member Kanner, PCD Director Franklin explained the Faces of Iowa City exhibit being discussed, and stated the project has not progressed to the point of cost, installation and long term maintenance. 6. (Item #3c(15) - Resolution issuing cigarette permits and #3f(3) - Resolution accepting payment) In response to Council Member Kanner, City Clerk Karr stated she would prepare a list of citations involving any of the establishments for distribution at Tuesday's formal meeting. 7. (Item #19 - Resolution approving agreement with ... Library Board of Trustees and AFSCME....effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2003) In response to Council Member Kanner, Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated that the both parities agreed to discuss child care as a Council Work Session June 25,200 l Page 3 matter for the labor management committee and no meetings have been scheduled on the matter to date. 8. (Item #20 - Resolution authorizing agreement...ACT Inc.'s master development plan and street improvements...) In response to Council Member Kanner, Asst. City Atty. Holecek reported that property is already being moved, and the document exchange preliminary scheduled for July 30. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Historic Preservation Commission (1) -appoint James Ponto Public Art Advisory Committee (1) - appoint Charles Felling MERCY HOSPITAL ANGLE PARKING (IP1 of 6/21 Info Packet) City Mgr. Atkins, Asst. City Arty. Holecek and Robert Carlson (Rohrbach Carlson Architects) presented information. Council expressed in an interest to pursue an agreement that permit Mercy to use this particular right of way benefiting the public because its providing emergency services and would allow Mercy to maintain the area as a parking lot, provide snow removal, and provide indemnification in regards to towing. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as directed, Public Works Director to initiate. (Atkins) PENINSULA FINANCING AGREEMENT (Agenda Item #13) City Mgr. Atkins, PCD Director Franklin, and Asst. City Arty. Holecek presented information. PCRB (Agenda Item #9) Council Members reviewed a list of amendments to the ordinance distributed by Council Member Kanner. There was no interest on the part of Council to pursue any of the amendments presented. PCRB Chair Watson present for discussion of his June 25 memo distributed that evening. After discussion, majority of Council agreed to amend the ordinance by including language that the Board may request that the Council hold general informational public meetings (forums) rather than the Board; and allowing the PCRB to review police practices, procedures and policies both generally (and without request of Council, the City Manager and/or the Chief) and in the context of commenting on a specific complaint. STAFF ACTION: Revisions made and distributed prior to first consideration on June 26. (Karr) COUNCIL TIME 1. In response to Council Member Champion, the City Mgr. and City Clerk stated that staff had met and decided to retain the present language for sidewalk cares on the Plaza. 2. Council Member Champion raised concerns regarding Council decision to install one hour parking meters on Dubuque Street and allow people to feed them all day; noting employees Council Work Session Jtme 25, 2001 Page 4 are using them and not shoppers. Staff will send a notice to businesses on Dubuque Street stating the City will be more aggressive on complaints received. 3. Council Member O'Donnell noted the need for turning arrows on Church/Dubuque Streets and First Avenue onto Mall Drive. Staff will follow up. 4. Council Member Kanner requested that a bench be installed along the River Trail at Ned Ashton Park. Council Member Vanderhoef suggested a bike rack should be considered. 5. In response to Council Member Kanner, Asst, City Atty. Holecek sthted the wetlands memo regarding a new Federal Supreme Court ruling would be in the next packet. 6. City Clerk Karr reminded Council to leave their laptops after Tuesday's formal meeting or no later than 9:00 AM Monday morning for reprogramming. The upgrade is necessary to enable Council to read the second CD volume for 2001. 7. Mayor Lehman requested the City Attorney's office track proposed Charter amendments and legal issues involved. Asst, City Arty. Holecek stated the office would research the matter and report back. 8. (Item #10 - Ordinance ,..amending parking fees) City Clerk noted that staff was requesting expedited action for the ordinance to become effective July 1. Meeting adjourned 9:45 PM.