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Home My WebLink About2007-10-01 Council minutes ,~ 1 --= -u:, !~ai!:'t ,,~~au.~ --... ru CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: October 1, 2007 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, October 1,2007,6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn UISG Rep: Volland Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Mejia, Robinson, Rocca, Knoche, Boothroy, Morris, Fosse, Hargadine, Kopping (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Davidson presented information on the following items: D. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ACCESS EASEMENT AND PARKING AGREEMENT WITH HIERONYMUS SQUARE ASSOCIATES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN LOTS ON BLOCK 102, IOWA CITY, IOWA. F. AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A STORM WATER MANAGEMENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND A STORM SEWER PIPE EASEMENT ALONG THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TO HAROLD JOHN DANE, ALLEGRA DANE, JAN ELLEN SMITH, ROBERT A. DAVIS AND JAMES R. DAVIS. G. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF JJR DAVIS FOURTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB05-00027) FEDERAL STP AND ENHANCEMENTS APPLICATIONS (IP2 of 9/27 Information Packet) PCD Director Davidson and City Engr. Knoche present for discussion. After discussion Council identified funding for the Lower Muscatine Avenue Reconstruction Project between Kirkwood and First Avenue as having the highest priority; Sycamore Street between Burns and the City limits as the second priority. STAFF ACTION: Present two projects identified to JCCOG as priorities, along with other projects contained in the memo in the event there was interest by a majority of JCCOG in funding. (Davidson) Council Work Session October 1, 2007 Page 2 FIRE ORGANIZATION OPTIONS/STAFF STATION #4 (IP3 of 9/27 Information Packet) Fire Chief Rocca present for discussion. Majority agreed to the need for a fourth fire station, agreed with the Fire Chief's assessment to not use paid on-call or volunteers, and supported pursing a consolidation with the Johnson County Ambulance Service. STAFF ACTION: Provide TIF revenues projections. (Helling) COLLEGE STREET STREETSCAPE PROJECT (IP4 of 9/27 Information Packet) City Engr. Knoche and City Forester Robinson presented a power point presentation of the project. Majority agreed to proceed as outlined. SAFETY ISSUES - NEAR DOWNTOWN (IP5 of 9/27 Information Packet) Police Chief Hargadine present for discussion. Council discussed items identified in the petition filed September 18: 1. Creation of a neighborhood watch 2. Increasing the resources of the Police Department 3. Educate the public on current initiatives (community forum held 9/26) 4. Evaluating current street lighting UISG Rep. Volland reported that University President Mason was considering a letter to University parents' addressing specifics, and encouraging dialog with their children. Other ideas discussed included: a. Proving updates and information utilizing the City Police Department webpage b. Starting of "Night Ride" program at the University c. Sidewalk lighting projects in near downtown d. Share the ride or walk along programs e. Porch light program STAFF ACTION: Police Chief to meet with Council Member Correia and UISG Rep. Volland regarding task force; and request input from Planning Department on sidewalk lighting. (Helling) AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda item # 16 - Resolution approving... Summa Enterprises... Nile Valley Restaurant ... Economic Development Fund...) Mayor Wilburn noted a conflict of interest and left the table. Mayor Pro tem Bailey presiding, and presenting overview of the project. 2. Mayor Wilburn now convening. (Agenda item # 19 - Resolution approving, authorizing, and directing.... Agreement.... Shive-Hattery ... Eastside Recycling Center Project) Architectural Coordinator Morris present for discussion. Council Work Session October 1, 2007 Page 3 3. (Agenda item # 18 - Resolution awarding contract... Senior Center ADA Restroom Renovation Project) Architectural Coordinator Morris and Senior Center Coordinator Kopping present for discussion. Interim City Manager Helling distributed a letter from Neumann Monson Architects on the project and cost estimates. 4. (Agenda item # 9 - Ordinance amending Title 17 ... Building Code...) In response to Council Member O'Donnell, Council Member Correia stated there was a memo from HIS Boothroy suggesting an amendment that would allow some usability requirements that were not closely related to style of the house that might be considered by Council. Council Member O'Donnell stated his preference to use incentives rather than including in the ordinance as a requirement. 5. (Agenda item # 20 - Resolution approving, authorizing, and directing... agreement... PAR Group.... search for a new City Manager) Human Relations Director Mejia present for discussion. COUNCIL TIME 1. In response to Council Member Correia, City Engr. Knoche reported that recommendations on locations utilizing the City sidewalk infill program will be included in the CIP (Capital Improvement Program) of the budget. 2. In response to Council Member O'Donnell, City Engr. stated that work on the speed humps on Kimball would be done later in the month, and acknowledged the tight area for existing sidewalk due to the limited right-of-way available. 3. Council Member Champion displayed a necklace thrown during the Homecoming Parade that advertised beer. SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS Council agreed to set aside November 8, 6:30 PM, for a Goal Orientation meeting of the 2007/2008 City Councils; and directed staff to pursue scheduling a meeting with area legislators for one of the following dates: 5:30 PM, Monday, November 26 (Prior to a work session) 9:00 AM, Saturday, December 1 5:30 PM, Monday, December 10 (Prior. to a work session) STAFF ACTION: Email and hard copy invitations sent to area legislators. (Karr) Meeting adjourned 9: 15 PM.