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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-04 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: February 4, 2002 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, February 4, 2002, 6:50 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Helling, Kart, Dilkes, Franklin, O'Neil, Schoon, Scott, Fosse, Fowler Tapes: Tape 02-20, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) ADDITION TO CONSENT CALENDAR Council agreed to add a Class C Liquor License for G. A. Malone's. JET AIR INTRODUCTIONS Airport Commission Chair Rick Mascari introduced Harrel Timmins, President of Jet air Incorporated. Mr. Timmins provided background information on his company and introduced Manager Ron Duffee, Long time partner Barry Barash, and Assistant Philip Wolford. PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. Setting a public hearing for February 19 on an ordinance to rezone approximately 2,800 square feet from Low Density Multi-Family Residential, RM-12, to High Density Multi-Family, RM-44, for property located at the north end of West Benton Court. (Oaknoll/REZ01~00027) B. Setting a public hearing for February 19 on an ordinance to amend the Sensitive Areas Development Plan for lots 3 and 4 of a resubdivision of Lot 53 of Walden, Hills, located at the intersection of Shannon Drive and Rohret Road. (REZ01-00026) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, Franklin stated staff will provide information on the total number of assisted living unites currently in Iowa City, occupancy, and status of state survey on assisted living units and nursing homes in the City as well. C. Setting a public hearing for February 19 on an ordinance to amend Section 14-6E of the Zoning Ordinance in order to allow grocery stores in the Intensive Commercial Zone, C1-1, as a provisional use or as a special exception. Council Work Session February 4, 2002 Page 2 Franklin stated she would provide information on whether the Planning and Zoning Commission will want a consultation meeting with Council after the Commission meeting being held that evening. D. Public hearing on an ordinance to rezone approximately 0.63 acres located at 707 N. Dubuque Street from High Density Multi-Family, RM--44, to High Density Multi-Family Sensitive Areas Overlay, OSA/RM-44. (/Svoboda/REZ01-00010) E. Ordinance to rezone 95 acres located between Court Street and Lower West Branch Road from Low Density Single Family, RS-5, and Medium Density Single-Family, RS-8, to Sensitive Areas Overlay. (Lindemann/REZ01-00023/SUB01-00025) (First Consideration) F. Ordinance to vacate the northern 182 feet of the 20-foot wide alley right-of-way located south of Burlington Street and west of Dubuque Street. (VAC01-00004) (First Consideration) G. Ordinance to vacate a portion of Northgate Drive. (VAC01-00006) (First Consideration) H. Resolution annexing 4.01 acres located south of Herbert Hoover Highway east of Scott Boulevard. (Iowa City Care Center/ANN01-00005) I. Ordinance rezoning 4.01 acres located south of Herbert Hoover Highway east of Scott Boulevard from County Local Commercial, C-1, to Commercial Office, CO-1. (Iowa City Care CentedREZ01-00025) (First Consideration) J. Ordinance to vacate West Benton Court north of Benton Street. (OaknollNAC01-00003) (Pass and Adopt) (Mayor Lehman left the table due to a conflict) Franklin indicated Council should defer this item indefinitely pending an offer from Oaknol! on the property. Atty. Robert Downer, representing the applicant, stated the offer would be available the next day. (Mayor Lehman returned to the table) K. Resolution approving the final plat of Oakes Sixth Addition, a 30.11-acre, 18-1ot residential subdivision located at the western terminus of Bristol Avenue. (SUB01-00033) AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Item #9 - Hearing and resolution...Quinton's Bar & Deli) City Clerk Karr stated the establishment had paid the $300 civil penalty and waived the hearing so the item would be changed to a resolution accepting payment and no hearing would be held. 2. (Item #12 - Resolution awarding contract....Scott Boulevard Extension) Council Member O'Donnell noted the outstanding bid received. Council Work Session February 4, 2002 Page 3 3. (Item #9 - Hearing and resolution...Quinton's Bar & Grill) In response to Champion, City Clerk Karr stated that the payment had just been received and that staff does group payment acceptance resolutions on the Consent Calendar. Since the establishment had not paid or signed the waiver a hearing had been previously scheduled which necessitated an agenda item. 4. (Item #7D - Public hearing on ordinance to rezone...707 N. Dubuque St.....) In response to Council Member Kanner, PCD Director Franklin explained the revised ordinance distributed that evening erroneously referenced a conditional zoning agreement which was deleted and a new number 2 added under the "Now therefore be it ordained" which refers to a site plan. 5. (Item #12 - Resolution awarding contract...Scott Boulevard Extension) City Engr. Fosse explained that the IDOT issued a memo to all pavers in the state telling them that the IDOT has no significant projects to bid this fall which made the bid climate favorable for the City at this time. BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBER CHILD CARE - CDBG Council deferred this item to a later time. BDI TIF PROPOSAL (IP2 of 1/31 Information Packet) Economic Development Coordinator Schoon presented information regarding establishing Tax Increment Financing Districts in the BDI Industrial Park area, and staff recommendation to divide the area into three districts. Majority of Council agreed to proceed. Staff Action: Proceed and bring back to Council for consideration. (Schoon) IOWA RIVER POWER DAM RENOVATION AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE City Engr. Fosse and Designer Steve Jacobsen, NNW, presented information on the proposed project. Majority of Council agreed to proceed with the project as outlined. StaffActlon: Proceeding with design. (Fosse) SEATS NEGOTIATION APPOINTMENTS Council agreed to appoint Council Members O'Donnell and Vanderhoef. Council Wo~ Session Februa~ 4,2002 Page 4 COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Kanner requested a new group picture be taken of the Council. 2. Council Member Kanner noted he had distributed an article a few Weeks ago from the National League of Cities magazine discussing the idea of supporting a resolution in support if the State Legislature adopting a municipal income tax, and requested the matter be scheduled for a future Council work session. A majority of Council were not interested in discussing it at this time. 3. In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Manager stated he had reviewed the question on procedure for the City of Coralville to pass the TIF ordinance with all three readings at one meeting and discussed the matter with the City Attorney and City Clerk and was not able to explain it. 4. Council Member Kanner reported he had talked with the managers of the municipal power plants in Ames and Muscatine regarding possible tours and suggested members of PPI and the Chamber would also be interested. The Mayor stated they tours could be discussed next month when fudher discussion of the franchise is scheduled. Meeting adjourned 8:35 P.M.