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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 20, 2007
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 20,2007,6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG Rep: Volland
Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Yapp, Morris, Jensen
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Davidson presented information on the following items:
a. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 ON AN ORDINANCE
VACATING A PORTION OF COURT STREET, WEST OF MADISON STREET AND
FRONT STREET, SOUTH OF BURLINGTON STREET (VAC07-00004)
b. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 ON AN ORDINANCE
VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY LOCATED IN BLOCK 102 EAST OF
CLINTON STREET, BETWEEN COURT AND BURLINGTON STREET (VAC07-0000S)
m. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY AND
FINALPLAT OF NORTH FORTY FIRST SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
(SU B07 -00004/S U B07 -00005)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Human Rights Commission - Eric Kusiak
Council Work Session
August 20, 2007
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UNIVERSITY - CITY WAYFINDING PROJECT
JCCOG Executive Director Yapp introduced University of Iowa representative Larry Wilson who
presented a power point presentation on the project. Majority of Council requested updates as
the project moves forward.
FIRE STATION #2 (Consent Calendar # 4(e) 2)
Public Works Architectural Services rep. Morris presented a power point update of the project.
Majority agreed to proceed as outlined.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar item # 4 (f) 9 - conveyance of 960 Longfellow Place; # 7 - conveyance
of 983 Longfellow Place; # 8 - conveyance of 962 Longfellow Court; and # 9 - conveyance
of 985 Longfellow Court) In response to Council Member Elliott, City Karr explained that
Council had set four public hearings at their last meeting. Prior to publication one unit sale
fell through and the property was omitted form the publication and that item is 4f(9); after
publication of the remaining three properties another sale was withdrawn. However, since
the publication had already occurred staff felt it should be noted on the agenda, not held and
the original resolution rescinded (item # 7). The two remaining properties, items # 8 and 9,
are ready to proceed with conveyance.
2. (Consent Calendar item # 4 (g) 6 - correspondence from Scott Renee Vogt re Recreation
Center Summer Day Camp) In response to Council Member Correia, interim City Manager
Helling reviewed the procedure followed, and will follow up to see if a reimbursement was
made for unused camp time.
3. (Consent Calendar item # 4 (f) 5 - correspondence from Kris Leesekamp re marijuana
possession fines) Council Member Vanderhoef noted the second such letter and questioned
an automatic reply to similar letters. Council Member O'Donnell stated the Charter
amendment case currently at the State Supreme Court may have led to some confusion.
4. (Agenda item # 15 - Resolution authorizing the Historic Preservation Commission to file an
application... grant... Near Southside area...) Council Member Elliott stated he much
preferred when applications are initiated by the neighborhoods rather than the Commission.
PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Majority agreed to proceed.
5. (Consent calendar item # 4 (g) 22 - correspondence from Christopher Merrill re UNESCO
Creative Cities Network) Majority expressed support for the request and agreed to have Mr.
Merrill come and present information at the formal meeting the next evening.
Council Work Session
August20,2007
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6. (Item # 13 - Ordinance amending Title 16 ... Public Works.. .storm water collection,
discharge, and runoff... concrete truck wash out) Council Member Vanderhoef reported on
a conversation she had with Public Works Director Fosse, and shared concerns. City Atty.
Dilkes stated this was a federal requirement. Majority agreed to ask Public Works Director
Fosse to attend the next meeting.
7. (Item # 14 - Resolution approving funding for Gluten Evolution L.L.C. ...Community
Development Block Grant....) Mayor Wilburn left the table due to a conflict of interest,
Mayor Pro tem Bailey presiding. Council Member Vanderhoef reported the minutes of the
Economic Development meeting were not in the packet, and she called staff regarding
secured and unsecured loan questions. Council Member Correia raised the issue of
lowering the interest rate on loans.
8. (Item # 10 - Resolution... approving and authorizing execution of an agreement... Alpla,
Inc....) Mayor Wilburn now presiding. Council Member Correia stated the last two TIF
applications included information on salaries, benefits, etc and that information was not
provided in the packet and she would like to see that included next time. Mayor Pro tem
Bailey stated Economic Development Coordinator Ford would be at the formal meeting the
next evening to address questions and provide additional information.
9. (Item # 16 - Resolution naming the entry driveway... treatment plant .., Atkins Drive)
Council Member O'Donnell stated his desire to personalize the street even more. Majority
requested that interim City Manager Helling contact retired City Manager Atkins and ask his
preference for the name to be Stephen Atkins Drive or Steve Atkins Drive.
10. (Item # 20 - Resolution... an agreement... Iowa City and Johnson County... to use a
portion of City street and public rights of way for the installation, operation, and maintenance
of a fiber optic network) Mayor Pro tem Bailey asked if the City could take advantage of the
placement of this network as well, and would the City also track the placement even though
the agreement requires the County to keep the map. Interim City Manager Helling stated all
of that was being considered. Council Member Vanderhoef indicated her desire to
implement a surcharge for future maintenance.
11. (Consent Calendar # 4 (g) 14 - correspondence from Mark Vining... Mailboxes of Iowa
City) Council Member Correia and Mayor Pro tem Bailey reported on property owners who
report it had been a difficult process to rebuild after the tornado because of issues such as
parking. Council Member Champion stated it was a problem between the owner and tenant
rather than the City. City Atty. Dilkes explained it had been a non conforming use
previously.
12. (Consent Calendar # 4 (g) 9 - correspondence from Nhung Ta re a request for a driveway)
Council Member Correia reported she had driven by the property and it was a difficult
situation, and expressed her frustration on the number of City departments involved.
Council Member Champion stated she felt she voluntarily went to another department to get
the answer she wanted.
Council Work Session
August 20,2007
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13. (IP5 of 8/2 Information Packet - Memo form the Management Analyst re Parking Impact
Fees - Annual Report) Council Member Vanderhoef suggested using the impact fees to
pay down the bonds on the Transportation Center. PCD Director Davidson present for
discussion. City Atty. Dilkes suggested the item be scheduled for a future work session.
14. (Item 2 - Proclamation Partnership for Working Towards Inclusive Communities) Council
Member Correia reported on discussion with staff and the Human Rights Commission and
the proclamation would be forwarded to the National League of Cities and they will forward a
sign to the City stating we are working towards an inclusive community and a "dedication" is
planned for October 17 at 6:00 PM
COUNCIL TIME
1. In response to Mayor Pro tem Bailey, PCD Director Davidson stated the Council would be
seeing the Historic Preservation Plan after receipt from the consultant, a 30 day public
comment period, Historic Preservation Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission
review. Anticipated date for Council is late November or early December.
2. Council Member O'Donnell reported on a potential dangerous situation involving a
panhandler the past week end and his interest to revisit the defeated proposed ordinance.
Majority of Council were not interested.
3. Council Member Vanderhoef indicated her interest to run for the National League of Cities
Board and requested a letter of support. Majority agreed with the request.
4. Council Member Correia stated Emma J. Harvat would be inducted into the Iowa Women's
Hall of Fame later in the month. Mayor Pro tem Bailey stated she would be attending the
event along with others who had been working on the project since 2003.
5. In response to Council Member Elliott, City Clerk Karr reminded Council to provide ranking
of executive search firms to her no later than August 22 so information could be included in
the August 23 packet prior to the August 28 special work session.
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
Meeting adjourned 8: 15 PM.