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Home My WebLink About2001-09-10 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 20, 2001 To: Mayor and City Council From: Madan K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, September 10, 2001, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Arkins, Helling, Karr, Matthews, Franklin, Schmadeke Tapes: 01-79, Side 2; 01-84, both sides. (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented the following items: A. Public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Article O, Sign Regulations, to permit canopy roof signs. B. Ordinance to rezone approximately 30.11 acres of property from Rural Residential, RR-1, to Sensitive Areas Overlay - Low Density Single Family Residential, OSA-5, located at the west end of Bristol Drive. (REZ01-00011 ) (First Consideration) C. Ordinance to rezone approximately 38.24 acres from Low Density Single Family, RS-5, County Highway Commercial, CH, County Local Commercial, C1 and County Multi-Family, R3A to Community Commercial, CC-2 (10.99 acres), Medium Density Single Family, RS-8 (21 acres), and Low Density Single Family, RS-5 (6.22 acres) for property located east of Scott Boulevard and south of Rochester Avenue and Lower West Branch Road. (REZ99-00017) (Second Consideration) D. Ordinance rezoning approximately 105.2 acres of property from, Suburban Residential, County RS, to Low Density Single Family, RS-5 (45.08 acres) and Medium Density Single Family, RS-8 (60.13 acres), for property located north of Court Street, south of Lower West Branch Road, and east of Hummingbird Lane, (REZ01- 00004) (Second Consideration) E. Ordinance changing the zoning designation from General Industrial (1-1) to Intensive Commercial (C1-1) for approximately 12.09 acres located on the south side of Highway 1. (RupperfJREZ01-00002) Franklin noted the public hearing was on a revised agreement, noting it was not a substantive change, and Council could proceed with the final reading. F. Resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of SaltZman Subdivision, a 2.8 acre, 3-lot commercial subdivision located east of Riverside Drive south of Benton Street. Franklin stated the applicant had requested deferral until October 8. Council Work Session September 10, 2001 Page 2 AGENDA ITEMS 1. (#1P5 of 9/6 Info Packet) Council Member Kanner moved and Council Member Pfab seconded that the three resolutions prepared by Council Member Kanner relating to three Charter Amendments be added to the formal agenda for Council consideration on 9/11. Asst. City Atty. Matthews referenced State Code 21.4 requirements relating to 24 hour notice; stated the matter was presently in litigation and recommended it be discussed in executive session; and noted the item was also not listed specifically for discussion at this evenings work session. Council Member Kanner stated that agenda items had been discussed at previous work session without notice, and that the City Clerk's office had received the resolution prior to the August 31 special meeting that was canceled. After discussion there was not a majority of Council that wished to add the items to a formal agenda. 2. (Consent Calendar #3d(3) - Public hearing on FY02 Operating Budget) City Clerk Karr noted a correction for the agenda. The agenda items set the public hearing date of September 25, however the resolution and comment correctly identified the hearing date as October 8. 3. In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Clerk stated corrections to work session minutes could be made under Council Time. 4. (Consent Calendar #3b(2) - Human Rights Minutes) In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Manager reported that the "Know Your Neighbor" idea had already been implemented. 5. (Consent Calendar #3e(1) - Financial report for City Streets and Parking) Council Member Kanner requested a copy of the report. In response to Council Member Kanner, City Mgr. Arkins provided an update of the Project Green beautification project. 6. (Consent Calendar #3e(7) - Management Operations Certification...Housing Authority) Council Members Kanner and Pfab requested copies of the operations. City Manager will follow up. 7. (Consent Calendar #3e(17) Submission of an application for Brownfield Redevelopment Program...) Council Member Kanner indicated he would be requesting this item be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration at the formal meeting to allow further Council and staff discussion. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. 8. (Consent Calendar #3d(5) - Addition) The City Clerk requested the addition of a public discussion on the deer management plan, noting the Committee had just met that afternoon. Council agreed to add the item. Council Work Session September 10, 2001 Page 3 FIRST AVENUE SIDEWALK (IP1 of 9/6 Info Packet) City Mgr. Atkins and Public Works Director Schmadeke present for discussion. The City Mgr. noted a correction in paragraph 3 of the memo referring to the estimated cost on the south property to be $20,000 and stated the amount should read $2,000. After discussion, Council majority directed staff and the Mayor to meet with property owners regarding cost sharing of project and report back in two weeks. STAFF ACTION: Schedule meeting and report back to Council. (Schmadeke) REGULATION OF WETLANDS (IP2 OF 9/6 INFO PACKET) PCD Director Franklin and City Mgr. Atkins present for discussion. After discussion the majority of Council requested that the sensitive area map be delineated to show those areas in which wetlands would be regulated under the new definition and the areas that would not be regulated because they're not connected to a blue line or the Iowa River. In addition Council requested a wetlands expert be asked to attend the work session. Council Member Kanner suggested that IWIN be contacted as well. STAFF ACTION: Prepare map and contact wetlands expert for presentation to Council within six weeks. (Franklin) SALE OF OLD WATER PLANT (IP3 of 9/6 Info Packet) City Mgr. Atkins present for discussion. Majority of Council agreed to proceed with sale of the property to the University of Iowa. STAFF ACTION: Prepare final agreement for Council consideration. (Atkins) COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Kanner reported on a tour of the new water plant, noting the 15 million gallons a day capacity and the City's average usage of 6-7 million and questioned discussing selling water to Coralville. The City Mgr. stated Coralville, and the University had been approached regarding building of one plant and the idea was rejected. The Mayor stated the door is always open to discuss it. 2. In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Mgr. reported he had received a response from PCRB regarding his request for additional information on a complaint sustained in a PCRB report, and the Board said the ordinance makes no provision for review or appeal of their findings. The City Mgr. stated it was his intent to contact the Board again to discuss this matter. Council Member Kanner suggested a joint meeting be scheduled. Majority of Council agreed to let the City Mgr. follow up and report back in two weeks. 3. Council agreed to schedule a special work session for October 16, 6:30-8:30, to discuss smoking in restaurants. Majority if Council agreed the first hour will be scheduled for public input, and the second set aside for Council discussion; and copies of proposed/model ordinances will be provided by the City Attorney's office. 4. Council Member O'Donnell suggested that time slots be indicated on the work session agenda. Majority agreed to allocate times for items, excluding P&Z items and Agenda Items. Council Work Session September 10, 2001 Page 4 5. Council Member O'Donnell noted the length of the previous formal meeting and the number of individuals waiting for agenda items, and urged Council to be more efficient in meetings. Mayor Lehman noted Council was engaging the public in discussion and arguing during public hearings, and noted there were a number of questions that cam up during the formal meeting that could have been addressed at the work session. Council Member Kanner suggested discussing how the agenda is set up and that may help the meeting move along better, and suggested having someone from the Women's Resource and Action Center with expertise in meeting issues meet with Council. 6. Mayor Lehman asked Mayor Pro tem O'Donnell to attend the dedication ceremony for the Senior Center skywalk scheduled for September 11. 7. Mayor Lehman noted the volunteer recognition event held at the Senior Center artended by a number of Council Members. 8. Council Member Vanderhoef noted the Parks & Recreation tour scheduled for October 10. Council requested that the item be scheduled for the next work session to determine whether it would be attended by a Council quorum and should be posted as a Council meeting. In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, the City Mgr. stated he was working on a City tour for Council later in the fall. Meeting adjourned 9:15 PM. der;dminl9-10~)lws,doc