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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-02 Council minutes I ~ j !~~~1lJ: -...::....~IIIII~ ..... .. 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 Page 2 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 Page 3 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.