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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 27, 2002
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, February 27, 2002, 5:35 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef (5:40), Wilburn (6:35)
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse, Franklin
Tapes: 02-26, Side 2; 02-27, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item #13 - Resolution...execute...agreement with MMS Consultants...for the design of
South Sycamore Regional Greenspace Landscape and Trail project) City Engr. Fosse
stated the project could be designed in house but we would have to delay the project one
year to complete already committed projects in house, and noted the favorable bidding
climate that currently exists. Majority of Council agreed to proceed.
2. (Item #11 - Resolution adopting...annual budget for...fiscal year ending June 30, 2003) City
Engr, Fosse provided information on the Iowa River Power Dam Improvements and cost
incurred for the public pedestrian crossing bridge, and the need for rescue components.
Fosse stated a full pedestrian bridge with both features but dead ending at the far side of
the dam, not taking it across the spillway would be approximately $800,000.(Contributions
have been committed from REAP funding of $150,000 and $100,000 from Coralville to offset
$250,000 of that figure.)
3. (Item #13 - Resolution...execute...agreement with MMS Consultants...for the design of
South Sycamore Regional Greenspace Landscape and Trail project) In response to Council
Member Kanner, City Engr. Fosse stated there was no plans to use the wetlands for
wastewater treatment. Fosse reminded Council of an experiment currently being done with
the University at the South Wastewater Treatment plant facility were some wetlands were
constructed to experiment with wastewater treatment.
(Additional agenda items were discussed after Planning and Zoning)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin present for discussion of the following items.
A. Ordinance to rezone approximately 2,800 square feet from Low Density Multi-Family
Residential, RM-12, to High Density Multi-Family, RM-44, for properly located at the north
end of West Benton Coud. (Oaknoll/REZ01-00027) (First Consideration)
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Franklin stated the applicant would be requesting expedited action.
B. 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. (First
Consideration)
Franklin noted two ordinances were prepared, one dealing with the use as a provisional use,
and the other as a special exception. There was not a majority supporting either ordinance, and
the matter will be discussed at the formal meeting.
C. 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 Rohret Road and
Shannon Drive. (REZ01-00026) (Second Consideration)
Franklin noted the applicant had requested expedited action.
D. 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,
OSNRM-44. (Svoboda/REZ01-00010) (Second Consideration)
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) (Pass and Adopt)
F. Resolution approving a preliminary plat of Lindemann Subdivision, an approximate 95 acre,
261 -Lot residential subdivision located north of Court Street, south of Lower West Branch
Road, and east of Hummingbird Lane / Scott Park Drive.
G. 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) (Pass and Adopt)
City Atty. Dilkes noted the resolution of intent to convey was item #14 on the agenda and this
item should be deferred to March 19 to coincide with Council action on the conveyance.
H. Ordinance to vacate a portion of Northgate Drive. (VAC01-00006) (Pass and Adopt)
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 Center/REZ01-00025) (Pass and Adopt)
AGENDA ITEMS (continued)
4. (Consent Calendar #3d(1) - setting public hearing...regulating and restricting use and height
of structures and objects...vicinity of the Iowa City Airport... establishing Airport Zoning
Commission; ...Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment;...) In response to Council Member
Kanner, PCD Franklin and City Atty. Dilkes stated the consultant had prepared the
ordinance which reestablishes the same Commissions as are currently in place. Franklin
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added the ordinance has an impact on development because it changes the overlay zones.
A staff evaluation will be available at the time of the public hearing,
5. (Item #6 - Resolution...issuance of $27,055,000 sewer revenue bonds) In response to
Council Member Kanner, the City Manager stated staff wilt prepare calculations on what
impact the refinancing will have on rates and repod back to Council.
6. (Item #7 - Ordinance amending Title 1 ......"Election Precincts"...) The City Clerk requested
expedited action on the item.
7. ((Item #11 - Resolution adopting.., annual budget for...fiscal year ending June 30, 2003)
Pfab indicated his support to proceed with the Iowa River Power Dam Improvements.
COUNCIL PROCEDURAL ISSUES lIP2 of 1/7 Info Packet)
Mayor Lehman stated he would be willing to discuss rules and regulations for Council but hoped
that once decided the body would follow those procedures. Council discussed Council Member
Kanner's memo and agreed to the following:
1. Three Council Members could place items on the work session agenda or formal agenda
2. Individual Council Member requests to staff for an extraordinary amount of research will be
reported to the City Manager. The City Manager will bring it to the entire Council, and the
majority (4 Council Members) will decide on the request.
3. Retained the same starting time for work session and formal meetings.
After discussion, the Mayor indicated he would be summarize the Council majority direction
verbally for the record after informal discussion, and his desire not to allow public input at a work
session but instead direct it to the formal meeting.
Meeting adjourned 6:50 PM.