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Home My WebLink About2006-04-04 Council minutes I! j -.....= -\4' !~aii!:'t -.;:..... ~IIII'" .......~ CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: April 4, 2006 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, April 4, 2006, 5:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Correia, Champion, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn UISG Rep: Schreiber Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Morris, Hightshoe, Franklin Tapes: 06-33, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) . Aqenda Items 1. (Agenda item # 11 - approving plans and specifications... Robert A. Lee Recreational Center Exterior Glazing and Panel Replacement Project) Public Works Architectural staff member Morris present for discussion on the project. (Continued later in the meeting) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (OPD-12) PLAN FOR SILVERCREST PART 3 ON 12.17 ACRES LOCATED AT AMERICAN LEGION ROAD AND SCOTT BOULEVARD. (REZ05-00026/SUB05-00019) B. CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 1.51 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON KOUNTRY LANE SE EAST OF SYCAMORE STREET FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT-MULTI-FAMILY (ID-RM) TO LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RM-12). (REZ06-00003) In response to Correia, a majority agreed to discuss the possibility of asking rents and/or acceptance of Section 8 housing vouchers as part of rezoning or other land use issues at the upcoming work session dealing with housing issues. C. REZONING APPROXIMATELY ONE (1) ACRE FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RS-5) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE (OPD-5) WITH A SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON DUBUQUE ROAD AND NORTH DODGE STREET (REZ06-00004) Council Work Session April 4, 2006 Page 2 D. REZONING A 1.80 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1803/1835 BOYRUM STREET FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC- 2). (REZ06-00005) E. AMENDING A CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR A 30 FOOT LANDSCAPE SETBACK FROM HIGHWAY 1 FOR A .63 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 809-817 HIGHWAY 1 WEST. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) UNITED NATURAL FOODS AMENDED AGREEMENT (Agenda Item # 16) Community Development Planner Hightshoe provided background on the agreement. A majority agreed to proceed. COMMUNITY EVENTS FUNDING (Agenda item # 23 Majority of Council agreed to have the City Manager coordinate City staff to provide the Downtown Holiday Lights. Mayor Pro tem Bailey will follow up with CVB regarding getting a report on the $17,000 allocated to the Sports Authority STAFF ACTION: Prepare memo to confirm strategy and timeline. (Atkins) AGENDA ITEMS (continued) 2. (Agenda Item # 17 - resolution establishing a fee for construction site runoff (CSR) permits) In response to questions, the City Manager stated the fees for other communities should be the same, and indicated the imposing the fee for more than three visits would be rare. 3. (Agenda items # 18 - amending budgeted positions... Housing and Inspection Services ... adding one half time development regulations specialist; # 19 - amending budgeted positions... Public Works Department... adding one full time civil engineer position and one full time senior engineer...; # 20 - amending the budgeted positions... Planning & Community Development.... adding one economic development position) In response to questions, the City Manager reported the one half time development specialist position was new and was expected to be fully funded from the CSR permits, explained the difference between a civil engineer and a senior engineer, and half of the economic development position was already funded and the other half would be funded with the water, sewer and airport funds. 4. (Agenda item # 9 - amending Title 3 ... of the City Code to increase... certain solid waster charges) In response to Elliott, the City Manager stated the main reason for the increase was the spike in fuel costs. 5. (Agenda item # 8 - amending Title 3... to decrease ...water service charges) The City Manager stated the City have reduced the rates 10% in the last three years. Council Work Session April 4, 2006 Page 3 6. (Agenda item # 21 - resolution approving ...engineering consultant services ... Lower West Branch Road - Scott Boulevard to Taft Avenue Improvements Project) In response to Correia, the City Manager stated the $195,000 was the complete packet, and the language concerning supplies standard. 7. (Consent Calendar item # 4g(2) - Nancy Ostrognai letter - bus purchase Johnson County Coalition for Persons With Disabilities) Council Member Vanderhoef requested that companion transit passes be scheduled for an upcoming work session. COUNCIL TIME 1. Mayor Pro tem Bailey requested that Council add a discussion of the Lexington Avenue gate to an upcoming work session. 2. UISG Rep. Schreiber reported that UISG alternate rep to Council, Austin Baeth, broke his ankle. 3. Council Member Vanderhoef reported that ECICOG was trying to get more information on the waste transfer system that has been approve din Linn County because it might impact Iowa City's refuse center. 4. Council Member O'Donnell stated the road from 380 to the landfill was trashy and needed attention. Staff will follow up. 5. (Consent Calendar # 4g(6) - Marvin and Nancy Boldt ... parking ticket) Council Member Champion asked if a response had been sent along with a refund. The City Manager stated staff was following up. Council Member Correia suggested charging for parking in City parks during football season. 6. Council Member Champion distributed copies of an article in the Chicago Tribune regarding the problems in Cairo, Illinois. 7. Council Member Correia requested that the Council talked further about her suggestion of charging for parking in City parks during football season. A majority agreed to schedule the matter at an upcoming meeting. 8. Council Member Correia reported on the two meetings held by the newly formed Youth Advisory Commission (YAC), and stated they would be accepting a proclamation and introducing themselves to Council on April 18. An informal reception is being planned for 15 minutes prior to the formal meeting and encouraged Council Members to come at 6:45 and meet then individually. The Mayor suggested the Commission attend the Youth Human Right awards on May 9. 9. (IP13 of March 30 Information Packet) UISG Rep. Schreiber noted the information provided on the late night bus service (shuttle) and asked if there was a need for more information. Majority agreed to include as part of information for the April 18 public meeting on proposed transit changes, and scheduled for Council discussion in June for possible implementation by Fall. Council Work Session April 4. 2006 Page 4 SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Council Member Vanderhoef requested that a discussion be scheduled at an upcoming work session on how public service funding interfaces with the Aid to Agency dollars. Majority agree to add the item. 2. Council Member Correia reported that she and the City Manager will have information in the next packet for discussion of the housing issue to be scheduled at the April 17 work session. Meeting adjourned 6:45 P.M.