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Home My WebLink About2007-11-26 Council minutes j ~ 1 -~= -~... ~,_!':~ . ,,~~aa.' ....... ~ CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: November 26, 2007 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, November 26, 2007, 6:55 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Fowler, O'Malley, O'Brien, Fosse, Ford (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Davidson presented information on the following items: C. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF CARDINAL POINTE SOUTH PART ONE AND PART TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB07-00009) D.SENDING A LETTER TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ELECTRICAL UTILITY SUBSTATION ON A 3.18-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE FRINGE AREA AT 4872 340TH STREET NE (CZ07-00003) COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Board of Appeals - Stephen Buckman (from At-Large to Building Design Rep.) Historic Preservation Commission - Lindsay Bunting Eubanks AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda item # 8 - Public hearing and resolution amending the FY2008 Operating Budget) In response to Council Member Correia, Finance Director O'Malley addressed questions regarding the City Atty. remodeling project, Senior Center remodeling, and Parks & Rec. Master plan. 2. (Agenda item # 14 - Resolution authorizing .... 28E Agreement ... for joint emergency management services) PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Council Work Session November 26, 2007 Page 2 3. (Consent Calendar item # 4g - Steve Goetzelman letter regarding snow removal on downtown bike racks) Council Member Vanderhoef said the response that it was the responsibility of the business owner whose business the bike rack is in front of was a surprise to a number of business owners she spoke with and stated there needs to be more information going out through the City and the Downtown Association. DOWNTOWN MARKET NICHE ANALYSIS (IP4 of 11/21 Information Packet) PCD Director Davidson and Economic Development Coordinator Ford delivered a power point presentation (on file) on the results of the study. Nancy Quellhorst, Iowa City Area Chamber President & CEO, appeared. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined forming task force with DTA and Chamber, and address recommendations of report. (Ford & Davidson) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS (continued) PCD Director Davidson announced that Big Ten Rentals, applicant for item # 6a, rezoning of former St. Patrick's church property, had withdrawn their application. DOWNTOWN PARKING (IP5 of 11/21 Information Packet) PCD Director Davidson and Parking & Transit Director Fowler delivered a power point presentation (on file) updating Council on the parking demand study. Majority directed staff to do more research combining parking with workforce housing, artist spaces, or commercial condominium spaces and report back to Council. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as directed. (Davidson & Fowler) WETHERBY HOUSE (Consent Calendar # 4(g)3) City Atty. Dilkes distributed a memo with outstanding questions that need to be addressed before an agreement can be negotiated. COOL CITIES INITIATIVE UPDATE Interim City Manager Helling presented information on the Initiative, benefits of joining ICLEI, and the initial emission study on conservations and energy alternatives. STAFF ACTION: Join ICLEI and assess benefits and staff time and report back to Council. (Helling) Council Work Session November 26, 2007 Page 3 METROPOLlTAIN COALITION UPDATE Mayor Wilburn summarized discussion over the past years to have the ten largest cities in Iowa work in a partnership with the Iowa League of Cities and hire a lobbyist and promote legislation beneficial to cities; and increase communications among the larger cities. Interim City Manager Helling distributed a copy of the draft coalition agreement prepared by the Des Moines City Attorney. Majority agreed to schedule the item for next meeting, and provide information on costs and other cities participation. STAFF ACTION: Schedule for December 10 work session and provide information requested. A resolution will also be prepared for formal December 11 agenda. (Helling) COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Elliott distributed a letter regarding city staffing for public safety and requested a resolution be prepared fro the December 11 formal agenda. 2. Council Member Elliott stated he will try to be at the formal meeting on November 27, but may be late or unable to attend as he is picking up his grandson who is returning from Central America. 3. Council Member Champion stating she would be participating in John's Sleep Out benefitting Homeless Children's Trust & the Children's Initiative, and if anyone wanted to make a contribution please see her. 4. Council Member O'Donnell stated that the City would be continuing to pick up leaves, until the weather changes. Interim City Manager Helling said the goal was to make one more pass. 5. In response to Council Member Correia, the Interim City Manager stated the Affordable Housing Market Analysis should be presented in January. 6. Council Member Vanderhoef requested a letter of support for a possible Governor's appointment to the State Transportation Committee, and the majority agreed to have the Mayor write a letter of support. SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS None Meeting Adjourned 9:15 PM.