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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-02-04 Council minutesr ~`„,,,m;p~~ C i T Y Q F 14 W R C I T Y ~''~~ ~~ A~ R E~ ~~ Date: February 4, 2008 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, February 4, 2008, 7:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Hargadine, Fowler, O'Brien, Yapp, Severson, Jensen, J. Grier, Boothroy, Cate (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS 2-Joint Emergency Communication Center Policy Board - Mayor Bailey (1 year term) Council Member Wright (2 year term) 2-Joint Emergency Communication Center User Advisory Committee - Police Chief or designee & Fire Chief or designee AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda items # 7 ... fire alarm ordinance and # 8 resolution .... Fire Department Fees) Fire Marshall Grier present for discussion. 2. (Agenda item # 9 resolution establishing .... Inspection (housing) fees) HIS Director Boothroy and Sr. Housing Inspector Cate present for discussion. 3. (Consent Calendar # 4b(2) -Telecommunications minutes) In response to Council Member Correia, Interim City Manager Helling explained the goal was to have both Mediacom and the Big Ten Network participate in a neutral forum on the government channel; and Big Ten Network indicated they did not wish to participate and therefore he recommended the program be aired on the public access channel rather than the government channel. COMMERCIAL VEHICLE CONGESTION DOWNTOWN Parking & Transit Director Fowler, Parking Supr. O'Brien, and Police Chief Hargadine present for discussion. Majority raised concerns about reducing congestion and promoting the free flow traffic in the downtown area. The following items were discussed: • Commercial zones on Iowa Avenue not being used Council Work Session February 4, 2008 Page 2 • Possible dedication of loading zones to commercial zones during certain times of the day • Dedicated delivery times • Stronger enforcement of vehicles parked in the middle of the street • Conversion of the east side of Dubuque Street, from Iowa to Washington, as a loading zone Council Member Hayek offered to facilitate discussion of the issues with the Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Association, and City staff and report back to Council in March. STAFF ACTION: ICM Helling stated he would request an item be added to the next Downtown Association meeting. (Helling) AID TO AGENCIES ALLOCATIONS Council Member Champion distributed copies of the "Human Service Agency Funding Recommendation for FY09", and noted these recommendations were proposed by committee members Council member Wright, UISG Rep. Volland and herself. Human Services Planning Coordinator Severson present for discussion. Majority agreed to proceed as presented. STAFF ACTION: Prepare resolution for March 4 meeting (same time as budget is approved). (Severson) COUNCIL TECHNOLOGY PLAN City Clerk Karr present for discussion. Majority agreed to consider different individual member approach rather than a blanket Council approach; develop "cafeteria" list of equipment and possible lump sum per Council Member; individual Council Member purchase of equipment and reimbursement to Council Member providing an invoice; and no City service of equipment or return of equipment to the City at the end of the term STAFF ACTION: Work with City Attorney to develop proposal, and present to Council. (Karr) LOBBYING/LEGISLATIVE UPDATES 1. Council Member Wilburn updated Council on activities of the Metro Coalition, including retaining the services of Erika Anderson and Threase Harms from Anderson Legislative Consulting to advocate for the Coalition's agenda; and sending a letter to area legislators announcing the goal of the Coalition and specihc legislation issues of interest. 2. Mayor Bailey reminded Members that Council Member Wilburn and she would be meeting with area legislators and lobbying for City priorities on the annual Chamber Corridor trip to Washington D.C. next week. Council Work Session February 4, 2008 Page 3 3. Mayor Bailey announced that the State Chamber Legislative Day is scheduled for February 20, and stated she would be unable to attend but encouraged Council Members to attend. She also identified monthly League of Women Voters Forum and Chamber Legislative breakfasts as good opportunities to lobby City priorities. COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Correia will be assisting Mayor Bailey in recognizing citizenship award Hoover students at the formal meeting. SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS The following items were identified and placed on the pending list for future Council work sessions: / Downtown commercial congestion (March) / Housing Market Analysis (staff to provide timeline) Expiring Section 8 contracts Multi family zones Inclusionary housing UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS 1. Mayor Bailey stated she was previously committed and was unable to attend the send- off ceremony for the 109"' Medical Battalion at Regina. Council Member Correia will represent the Council at the event. 2. Council Member Wright will attend the Old Capital Sertoma essay luncheon at the Athletic Club on February 14. DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE (JULY-SEPTEMBER) Mayor Bailey stated discussion of this item would wait until all Council Members had their calendars, and tentatively set discussion for the work session on March 4. Meeting adjourned 8:45 PM.