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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-16 Council minutes I! I --= -14' !~I~!:'t ",:.:~"'Iii:r_IIII'~ ....,...- CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: April 16, 2007 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, April 16, 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, Okerlund, Knoche, Davidson, Morris, Jensen, Rocca Tapes: 07-31, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Human Rights Commission - No applicants, readvertise Public Art Advisory Committee - Patrick Carney Council discussed various additional ways of advertising Board and Commission vacancies. City Clerk Karr reviewed the present advertising procedure and suggested Council contact her directly with suggestions for expanding the procedure. AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda item # 10 ... public hearing and resolution ... instituting proceedings... not to exceed $600,000 general obligation bonds) Council Member Elliott clarified that City High was paying for their share of the improvements but the bonds were for both baseball and softball improvements. 2. (Agenda item # 11 ... public hearing and resolution ... instituting proceedings ... not to exceed $440,000 general obligation bonds) In response to Council Member Elliott and Vanderhoef, City Mgr. Atkins stated the 14 houses were owned by the Housing Fellowship and not the City, and that the Fellowship was creating an LLC which would buy them and they be managed as part of the Fellowship. 3. (Agenda item # 17 - resolution amending positions ... Public Works Department and the AFSCME Pay Plan) In response to Council Member Elliott, the City Manager stated there were no additional positions, and that pay grades were being amended. Council Work Session April 16, 2007 Page 2 4. (Agenda item # 15 - resolution ... Graze Iowa City... sidewalk cafe) In response to Council, City Clerk Karr stated that renewals on approved on the agenda consent calendar and all new (ownership) approved on the regular agenda. 5. (Agenda item # 13 - ordinance ... granting extensions to the Police Chief for good cause) In response to Council Member O'Donnell, City Clerk Karr reported that the ordinance is being requested by the Police Citizens Review Board. Council Member Elliott stated it had not been requested by the Police Chief. 6. (Consent Calendar # 4e(5) - resolution changing the Deer Task Force to five members ...) City Manager Atkins reported that the Board had requested this change to allow them to complete their work for the current year in light of recent resignations and ongoing quorum problems. 7. (Consent Calendar # 4f(2) - correspondence from James Doroteo re immigrant petition for spouse) In response to Council Member Correia, Ass!. City Mgr, Helling and City Mgr. Atkins reviewed procedures for responding. 8. (Consent Calendar # 4f(6) - correspondence from John Johnson re geese) Council Member Vanderhoef noted this letter should be forwarded to the University of Iowa. 9. (Consent Calendar # 4f(1 0) - correspondence from Leona Miller re railroad crossing on First Avenue) Council Member Vanderhoef acknowledged the beautiful handwriting. COUNCIL TIME 1. (IP5 of 4/12 Info Packet - memo from Public Works Director to City Manager re water plant roof beams) In response to Council Member Champion, City Manager Atkins and City Atty. Dilkes stated a consultant had been hired and staff would report back once the report was available. 2. Council Member O'Donnell reported on the Bayard Street reconstruction by Frantz Construction, and how beautifully it fits into the neighborhood. 3. Mayor Pro tem Bailey requested Council re-visit placement of taxicabs in commercial loading zones after 5PM, and suggested having it reviewed by the downtown consultant as part of their review. The City Manager reported that cars would not be towed but tickets would continue to be written. Council agreed to schedule discussion at an upcoming work session. 4. Council Member Correia stated she had contacted Stefanie Bowers regarding the National League of Cities partnership for working with inclusive cities, and wanted to know if the Council and Human Rights Commission could form a partnership to observe Race and Equity Week. Majority of Council expressed and interest to proceed with a partnership. Council Work Session April 16, 2007 Page 3 5. Council Member Elliott stated he was concerned about the establishment of "fight nights" in local downtown bars, and questioned establishment of City regulations. Majority agreed to schedule discussion at an upcoming work session. The City Atty. will research State regulations of such events. 6. In response to Council Member Correia, the City Manager confirmed "Community Foundation of Johnson County" is an item on the Council pending list. FIRE STATION #2 (IP2 of 4/12 Info Packet) Fire Chief Rocca and Architectural Services & Energy Coordinator Morris presented a power point presentation. STAFF ACTION: Proceed with the concept; contact Johnson County regarding interest to locate EMS in the station. (Rocca) HWY 6 AND GILBERT (IP3 of 4/12 Info Packet and # 4f(7) on the Consent Calendar) Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. After discussion a majority of Council agreed not to proceed with the project. STAFF ACTION: Resolution repealing resolution authorizing acquisition will be on the May 1 agenda. (Dilkes) SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS Council Member Correia requested Council consider combining the formal meeting of May 15 with the work session on May 14 as she would be out of town on starting May 15. Council will check their calendars and discuss at the formal meeting later in the evening. The City Manager redistributed his March 21 memo of pending issues. After discussion the following changes were made: Recycling update - done Cash balance policies - schedule before budget Overview of transit services (finances) - April 30 work session Fire safety regulations by occupancy - On April 16 formal agenda Staff reviews - bring calendars to April 30 work session for scheduling Community Foundation of Johnson County - will schedule Downtown Market Study - currently underway Housing Study - currently under review Parks & Recreation Master Plan - expected completion of July 1 Trail gaps/connection discussion - to be scheduled Fire Station # 2 - discussed earlier in the meeting; proceed as directed Council Work Session April 16, 2007 Page 4 Larger Capital Projects Hwy 6/Gilberl - Rescinding resolution on May 1 per discussion earlier that evening Dubuque/Church - Neighborhood Meeting scheduled for May 3 Lower West Branch - Bid Gilbert/Bowery/Prentiss - Bid McCollister/921/Bridge - Proceeding Sand Lake Recreation Area - clean up included in bonding item on formal agenda Fire organizational options - July 1 Parks & Recreation/Senior Center Shared Services - July 1 target date Additional items added: . Sales Tax . Old Bus Depot . Taxi Cab Parking . Fight Nights STAFF ACTION: New memo in Council Packet of April 26 (Atkins) Meeting adjourned 6:40 PM.