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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 2, 2007
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 2, 2007, 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, Elias, Jordan, Fosse, Franklin, Panos, Yapp, Knoche
Tapes: 07-27, Side 2; 07-29, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office for Tape # 07-29; Tape # 07-27 is
not available.)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin present information on the following items:
C. APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF FIRST AMERICAN BANK ADDITION, A RESUBDIVISION
OF LOT 2 OF RUPPERT HILLS, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB06-00021) (DEFERRED FROM
3/5 AND 3/20)
D. APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SILVERCREST RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY - PART 3,
IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB06-00010) (DEFERRED FROM 9/5/ AND 9/19/2006)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Historic Preservation Commission - no applicants; readvertise
SOLID WASTE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT UPDATE (IP2 of 3/29 Information Packet)
Public Works Director Fosse and Recycling Coordinator Jordan presented a power point
presentation. (Power point archived)
Staff Action: Proceed as outlined (Jordan)
Council Work Session
April 2, 2007
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CHURCH AND DUBUQUE STREET INTERSECTION (agenda item # 14)
Sr. Civil Engr. Panos and City Engr. Knoche present for discussion. Majority agreed to defer
consideration until after plans A and B, along with C (improve the turning radius for buses only)
are presented to the neighborhood.
PAULA DEFERRED PROSECUTION (IP3 of 3/29 Information Packet; and consent
calendar # 4f (10))
Majority agreed to not pursue the proposal at this time. Council will support student efforts to
seek legislation similar to public intoxication as outlined in the memo from the City Attorney.
Staff Action: No further action necessary.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar # 4d(5) - resolution ... fixing date ... $600,000 General Obligation
Bonds ...) Mayor Pro tem Baiiey noted the reference to Sand Lake Recreational Area
and questioned the specifies of the project in the area. City Manager Atkins stated the
first phase was clean up of the area.
2. (Consent Calendar # 4d(7) - resoiution ... fixing date... $435,000 General Obligation
Bonds...) Mayor Pro tem Bailey stated there was reference to art in public buiidings and
areas and did not see the project in fiscal year 2007 CIP. The City Manager stated the
expense was for routine public art projects/programs.
3. (IP7 of 3/29 Information Packet - Mediacom rate adjustments) In response to Mayor Pro
tem Bailey, Ass!. City Mgr. Heliing outlined the steps and timeiine for rate adjustments.
4. (Consent Calendar # 4f (10) - Brian Flynn: New Proposals by the Fire and Building
Depts.) In response to Council Member Elliott, the Council agreed to:
. Prepare ordinance for distribution Aprii 12
. Schedule staff presentation and public input at the same time
. Include on the special televised formal meeting April 16
. Last item on the agenda listed as public discussion and first consideration
5. (Agenda item # 10 - resolution ... complete streets policy...) In response to Council
Member Vanderhoef, the majority agreed to include a 20% into the blank of number 3
relating to overall project cos!. Ass!. Transportation Planner Yapp present for discussion.
6. (Agenda item # 11 - resolution adopting a poiicy for the expenditure of funds ....
Sidewalks ... gaps in existing system) City Atty. Dilkes responded to Council Member
Vanderhoef questions related to the need to acquire additional property.
Council Work Session
April 2, 2007
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7. (Consent Calendar # 4e (2) - resolution approving.... Marketek, Inc, for a downtown
Iowa City, Iowa Market Niche Analysis) Mayor Pro tem Bailey asked if there were any
questions that should be addressed by staff at the formal meeting.
8. (Consent Calendar # 4f(3) - Jay Honohan: Senior Center and Parks & Recreation)
Council Member Correia and Mayor Pro tem Bailey noted the absence of demographic
information on the group.
COUNCIL TIME
1. (IP4 in 3/29 Information Packet - memo from City Manager on Pending Issues) Mayor
Pro tem Bailey noted the list of pending items and wanted to be sure that when transit
services are discussed those events (shuttles) are also discussed. Council Member
Elliott also requested cost estimates be provided at the same time. Majority requested
that time be set aside at the work session on April 16 to prioritize pending items.
2. (IP5 in 3/29 Information Packet - memo from City Clerk on agenda items for joint
meeting) Mayor Pro tem Bailey requested the meetings not be scheduled the second
Wednesday of the month. Majority agreed to add scheduling of joint meetings to the
agenda.
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
Meeting adjourned 8:20 PM.