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Date: March 11, 2008
CITY OF IOWA C[TY
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, March 11, 2008, 5:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright
UISG Rep.: Volland
Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Morris, Trueblood, Davidson, Long, Hightshoe, Severson, Kopping
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Commission -reappoint Howard Horan
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment - no applicants, readvertise
Airport Zoning Commission - no applicants, readvertise
Board of Adjustment - Caroline Sheerin
Civil Service Commission - Defer to April 1 meeting
Planning & Zoning Commission -reappoint Ann Freerks and appoint Tim Weitzel
Senior Center Commission -Michael Lensing
Youth Advisory Commission - no applicants, readvertise
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar # 2d(2) and # 2d(3) ... setting public hearings for April 1 .... Iowa City
Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) and Choice Voucher
Administrative Plan (HCV) ...) Council Member Correia asked that staff prepare a formal
presentation for the April 1 formal meeting.
2. (Agenda item # 4 -Resolution approving plans .... Senior Center Boiler and Chiller
Replacement Project ...) Energy Coordinator Morris present for discussion, and outlined the
increase in the estimated cost for the project.
SOLICITATION DOWNTOWN ORDINANCE (Agenda items # 6 and # 7)
City Atty. Dilkes answered questions regarding the proposed ordinances. Concerns were
expressed regarding time restrictions and alternatives to giving money to panhandlers.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed with considerations and possible amendments from the floor.
Schedule work session for discussion of alternatives. (Dilkes and Helling)
Council Work Session
March 11, 2008
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SAND LAKE CAT GRANT APPLICATION (Agenda item # 9)
Parks & Recreation Dir. Trueblood presented information. Majority agreed to proceed.
THE HOUSING FELLOWSHIP FY08 HOME PROJECT -SITE LOCATION REVIEW
(IP2 of 3/6 Info Packet)
Associate Planner Hightshoe and Community Development Coordinator Long presented a
power presentation (on file). After discussion a majority agreed to move ahead with the site
location with no contingencies; and no uncommitted funds will be allocated.
STAFF ACTION: An application was submitted and will go before HCDC for FY09
funding. (Hightshoe)
REVIEW OF SHELTER HOUSE DECISION
City Atty. Dilkes distributed a memo regarding the Iowa Supreme Court decision in the Shelter
House Appeal, and answered questions regarding the appeal process.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Council Member Wilburn updated Council on lobbying issues and Metropolitan Coalition
involvement. Interim City Manager stated Recycling Coordinator Jordan has prepared a draft
op-ed piece for the newspaper about the recycling bill and wanted to schedule for City Council
discussion prior to release. Majority agreed to schedule for the next work session.
COUNCIL TIME
None at this time.
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
None at this time.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
None at this time.
Council Work Session
March 11, 2008
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DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE FOR CITY MANAGER SEARCH
The majority agreed to the following changes in the schedule:
o Cancel meeting of March 13
o Thursday, April 10 - 7PM Select candidates to interview
o Thursday, April 24 - 4:30 PM Interviews
o Friday, April 25 -Continue interviews if necessary
o Friday, April 25 -Meet and Greet at the Public Library (time to be determined)
o Monday, April 28 - 5:30PM Narrow candidates for second interviews
o Friday, May 2 - 2:30-8:30 PM Second interviews and deliberation
o Sunday, May 4 - 2:00-5:00 PM Continued second interviews and deliberation if needed
STAFF ACTION: Prepare confirmation memo for distribution. (Karr)
Meeting adjourned 6:50 PM.