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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.05.2003 (2)COUNCIL WORK SESSION June 5, 2003 8:00 a.m. Council Chambers Members present: Mayor Rooff, Kincaid, Welper, Clark, Hurley, Getty. Members absent: Greenwood, Jordan. Moved by Welper, seconded by Kincaid that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Greenwood, Jordan. Motion carried. Mayor Rooff reviewed items on the Standing Committee agenda for Monday, June 9, 2003. Mayor Rooff discussed the car pool and cars available for city travel. Mayor Rooff reviewed items on the Council agenda for Monday, June 9, 2003, and the following items were discussed. Don Temeyer, Community Planning & Development Director, reviewed the request by Toriel R. Wise to rezone from "R-2" Residential District to "C-1,C-Z" Conditional Zoning for property generally located at 541 Albany Street for the purpose of establishing a Commercial Dog Kennel. Mr. Temeyer indicated that property owners have been notified of this request, and there is vacant property surrounding this property. The request of George Warren to rezone from "R-3" Multiple Family Residence District to "C- 1" Commercial District property generally located at the northwest corner of West Ridgeway and Ansborough Avenues to allow construction of a family video store and small retail uses was reviewed Mayor Rooff indicated he met with Jack Nooren two days ago, and he said he had spoken with some of the council. Councilperson Hurley asked if council would just do the first reading Monday night and not suspend the rules and adopt the ordinance the same night. Councilperson Hurley stated there is opposition to a video store, and as it stands right now it would take a super majority vote to pass. Mayor Rooff stated that Councilperson Hurley is asking that the council take more than one night to approve the rezoning. It was the consensus of the council to approve the first reading only on Monday night. Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to creating a new Rural Residential District which would allow for development within the city limits where city services would not be available. Mayor Rooff noted this came out of many discussions we have had about urban sprawl and about the fact we have certain rural settings where you can build a home but there is no city infrastructure. Mayor Rooff stated this ordinance says you can build there but don't expect city services, and they need to build with that understanding. Mayor Rooff stated this is a good way to address that so people understand what is expected if they want to build in those areas. Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, reviewed the bond issuances which are on the agenda and what the bonds are going to be used for. Ms. Weidner stated we are going to hold the hearings, but a date has not been set for when the city will sell the bonds for the Riverfront Renaissance Projects. The council discussed the National Cattle Congress and where they are at with the Cat application for $7.5 million for McElroy Auditorium and other buildings. Mayor Rooff reviewed Moody's bond rating for the city, the purchase of insurance and how that affects the sale of bonds. The council discussed two requests that are being set for hearings, and the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission's recommendation of approval. Council Work Session June 5, 2003 Page 2 • • Mayor Rooff commented on the Airport improvements and noted that in about a week, one-half of the departure area will be opened. The numbers on people flying out of Waterloo are excellent. Mayor Rooff reviewed the resolution to create a new fund to track Vision Iowa funds. Any related grants will be put into this fund. Some of the solid waste funds will be transferred to this fund. Councilperson Kincaid asked about the status of the site plan request for Todd Welch. Don Temeyer, Community Planning & Development Director, stated Mr. Welch's request was reviewed by the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Mr. Welch is asking for the site plan amendment for 2761 Logan Avenue for the purpose of adding min -storage units. Council members discussed the drainage ditch. This item will be added to the June 9, 2003 council agenda. With no further business before the council, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Welper that the meeting be adjourned at 8:42 a.m. Ayes: Five. Absent: Greenwood, Jordan. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk