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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-06-18 Council minutes ,~ 1 --= -~ ~~W;t:'t ,,~~gu.' -.._ l CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: June 18,2007 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, June 18,2007,6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn UISG Rep: Volland Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Hargadine, Johnson, Morris, Kopping, Mejia, Boothroy, Jensen, Rocca, Hennes Tapes: 07 -45 and 07-46, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) T ASER PURCHASE/COPS GRANT Police Chief Hargadine and Police Capt. Johnson presented a power point presentation. Majority agreed to proceed with purchase utilizing grant monies. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Hargadine) TAXI STANDS Police Chief Hargadine and Police Capt. Johnson presented information. After discussion a majority of Council requested that the decision to utilize certain downtown loading zones after 5PM for taxi stands be repealed at the next formal meeting. STAFF ACTION: Prepare memo for repealing practice for consideration on July 10. (Transportation Planning) FIREARMS TRAINING Police Chief Hargadine and Police Capt. Johnson presented information. Johnson County Sheriff Pulkrabek present for discussion. After discussion a majority of Council directed the City Manager to proceed with negotiations for the purchase of the land subject to City Council approval, and continue discussions with Johnson County. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Hargadine and Atkins) Council Work Session June 18, 2007 Page 2 SCHEDULE OF CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT (IP2 of 6/14 Info Packet) Human Resources Director Mejia present for discussion. Council agreed to: appointing Asst. City Manager Helling as Interim City Manager utilization of a consultant for recruitment and development of an RFP involving citizens in the process scheduled a special work session following staff evaluations on July 2 for further discussion STAFF ACTION: Schedule special work session for July 2 to immediately follow special formal. (Karr) SENIOR CENTER RENOVATIONS Senior Center Coordinator Kopping and Architectural Services Staff Morris distributed "Proposed Costs" for a project that includes: a chiller/boiler project; roof replacement; water main project; and ADA restroom renovations. STAFF ACTION: Majority of Council agreed to proceed with the project(s) as outlined. A-2/B REGULATIONS AND INCENTIVES (Agenda item # 22) HIS Director Boothroy and Sr. Bldg Inspector Hennes present for discussion on the revised ordinance. Majority of Council directed staff to remove the voice alarm requirement for new users in the ordinance (Section 907.2.1) After discussion Council agreed that the incentive financing package was permanent financing and after the project was completed and approved the City would reimburse the establishment (eliminating a trigger date); established a $1 million dollar cap on the fund; agreed to 1 % loan if paid back within 5 years and the City market rate % for loans paid back after 5 years and before 10 years; and agreed it was not a revolving fund. STAFF ACTION: Revise ordinance for first consideration June 19; proceed with incentive package. (Boothroy) AGENDA ITEMS/COUNCIL TIME 1. (Agenda item # 16 - resolution approving funding... Discerning Eye... Community Development Block Grant) Mayor Wilburn stated he would be abstaining on this item due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro tem Bailey stated the applicant had requested indefinite deferral. 2. (Agenda item # 6c - ordinance ... rezoning .... Whispering Meadows) In response to Council Member Elliott, City Atty. Dilkes stated all discussion should wait until the formal meeting. Council Work Session June 18, 2007 Page 3 3. (Agenda item # 15 - resolution.... Agreement to Lend Berry Court Limited... 14 units of affordable housing) Individual Council Members responded to questions from Council Member Vanderhoef. 4. (Agenda item # 12 and # 13 - Ordinance... resolution.... Citizen initiative petition....) City Atty. Dilkes responded to questions. 5. (Consent Calendar # 3e(4) - Resolution... approving conditional zoning agreement... Tyler Rodgers...) In response to Council Member Elliott, the City Manager reported that the property owner, City and County have agreed to the agreement. 6. In response to Council Member Correia, the City Manager reported the City was experiencing people using the City Hall lot for car storage over the weekends and were enforcing it. Majority of Council requested signage to allow for Farmers Market parking. 7. In response to Council Member Champion, the City Manager reported that the automated trash trucks are working well and that the City was going to purchase another one. 8. (Consent Calendar # 3f(6) - Paula Brandt re multi family garbage pick up) Council Member Vanderhoef stated she felt the request to prohibit pick up until after 7:00 a.m. was reasonable, Council Members Champion and Bailey agreed. The City Manager will report back. SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS None Meeting adjourned 8:45 PM.