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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 14, 2006
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 6, 2006, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG Rep.: Baeth
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, O'Malley, Boothroy, Long, Trueblood, T. Neumann
Tapes: 06-80 and 06-82, Sides 1 and 2
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
FARMERS MARKET UPDATE (IP2 of 11/2 Information Packet)
Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood and Adm. Sec. and Farmers Market Supervisor Neumann present
for discussion. Majority expressed an interest in expanding the Saturday morning market by
blocking off Washington Street, or expanding into the first floor of the ramp or onto the second
floor; recognized the parking problems for the Wednesday market; and encouraged
consideration of a percent limit for crafts items.
STAFF ACTION: Discuss with Parks & Recreation Commission and provide
recommendations to Council. (Trueblood)
CDBG HOME (IP3 of 11/2 Information Packet)
Mayor Wilburn stated he had a conflict and left the table. Mayor Pro tem Bailey now presiding.
Community Development Coordinator Long and PCD Director Franklin present for discussion.
Economic Development Set aside - Majority of Council directed staff to amend the Consolidated
Plan (CITY STEPS) to clarify that 15% of the CDBG funds be used for economic development,
and not the total of CDBG and HOME funds available, and establish a cap of $250,000.
CDBG and HOME Program Investment Policies - Majority of Council agreed with the HCDC
and staff recommendation to allow the City to grant a different interest rate and/or a different
repayment option based on the nature including, but not limited to, the revenues generated, the
ability to repay the loan, the type of housing provided, the beneficiaries, the amount of other
funding leverage and the location of the site.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare resolutions for Council action. (Long)
Council Work Session
November 6, 2006
Page 2
ASSEMBLY USES - FIRE SAFETY
Mayor Wilburn returned to the table. City Manager Atkins and HIS Director Boothroy presented
information. Majority of Council agreed to proceed with the concept plan and explore low
interest loan program.
STAFF ACTION: Take proposal to Board of Appeals for December meeting and
recommendation to Council for January meeting. (Boothroy)
BUDGET PRIORITIES
City Manager Atkins facilitated the discussion, and provided General Fund impact by
department on number of employees. Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion.
FLIP CHART
380
- 60 FIRE
320
-100 POLICE
220
- 50 TRANSIT
. 170
- 45 LIBRARY
125
- 45 PARKS & REC
80
- 35 FINANCE
45
-15 HIS
30
.27 cents (emergency levy)
Sales Tax
Meeting adjourned 9:05 PM.
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