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Home My WebLink About2008-03-31 Council minutes~~~.®a't ,~®,.~- Date: March 31, 2008 CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, March 31, 2008, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright UISG: Volland Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Rackis, Boothroy, Cate, O'Malley (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Civil Service Commission - readvertise Public Art Advisory Committee - Annadora Khan AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar # 5g(4) -correspondence from Laura Tuttle .... Potholes) In response to Council Member Correia, the Interim City Manager stated the procedure would be to file a claim with the City Finance Department. 2. (Item # 8 -Ordinance amending Title 3 ..... to increase or change residential solid waste collection fees) Council Member Correia noted that it appeared the City was transitioning to 100% tipper carts and requested a memo on cost savings and cost of operation. Interim City Manager Helling noted the carts reduced work force to one person per truck and also a reduction in work related injuries, adding that it was not possible for 100% use of carts due to other constraints. In response to Council Member Hayek, Interim City Manager reported on the history of the fee. 3. (Consent Calendar #5g(5) -correspondence from Doug Alberhasky ... alleys) In response to Mayor Bailey, a majority of Council agreed to add "Alley Maintenance Policy" to their pending list of discussion items. Council Member Correia requested discussion of alleys planned in new developments as well. HOUSING INSPECTION FEES (IP2 of 3/27 Information Packet) HIS Director Boothroy and Sr. Building Inspector Cate present for discussion. Majority agreed to change the rental inspection period for single family and duplexes from three years to two years, and not increase the fee at this time. STAFF ACTION: Prepare resolution for April 29 meeting. (Boothroy) Council Work Session March 31, 2008 Page 2 AFTER HOURS CLUBS (Consent Calendar item # 2e(7)) City Atty. Dilkes presented information. Majority of Council directed an ordinance be prepared prohibiting on premises consumption of alcohol at commercial establishments after 2:00 A.M. STAFF ACTION: Prepare ordinance for April 14 agenda. (Dilkes) IOWA CONTAINER DEPOSIT BILL (IP3 of 3/27 Information Packet) Interim City Manager Helling presented information on an op-ed piece that Recycling Coordinator Jordan drafted encouraged recycling, and supporting the container deposit bill being proposed by the State Legislature. Majority of Council supported the bill and agreed to proceed with the op-ed piece. STAFF ACTION: Notify Recycling Coordinator Jordan to proceed. (Helling) LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Council Wilburn presented an update of legislative issues being addressed by the Metropolitan Coalition. Majority agreed to have Interim City Manager Helling attend a meeting the next day in Des Moines with Lt. Governor and other representatives of the Metro Coalition on the Collective Bargaining Bill; focusing on the challenge of the quickly passed legislation and how the cities did not have an opportunity to understand the impact. COUNCIL TIME Council Member Correia stated an ECICOG survey had been sent to member cities regarding strategic planning and suggested that department heads in solid waster, transit, community development, as well as Council Members complete the survey. City Clerk Karr reported she had received the survey and route to JCCOG Planner Yapp. She would follow up and provide copies as requested. Council Member Correia also noted several observes for Earth Day planned at local schools. 2. (Consent Calendar # 5g(3) -snow removal) Council Member Hayek complimented Interim City Manager Helling on his response to the letter. 3. Council Member Hayek reported on meetings with City Transit staff on downtown commercial congestion and stated a proposal is almost complete; and after a map is finalized he will make arrangements to talk with the Downtown Association and report to Council. 4. Council Member Wright reported on the Emergency Management Commission meeting, noting that the Commission was hopeful that critical management training for executives, including City Councils, could be scheduled this spring. Majority expressed an interest in scheduling the training at a council work session. Council Member Wright will follow up and report back. Council Work Session March 31, 2008 Page 3 5. Council Member Wright asked if there was interest to schedule a work session item concerning limiting smoking on City property. Majority agreed to schedule. 6. Council Member Champion requested two JCCOG appointments be made at the next meeting. City Clerk Karr stated they would be added to the agenda and there would be a memo included as well. Mayor Bailey reiterated the importance of letting her know (as alternate) if anyone is unable to attend a JCCOG meeting so that the City is represented. SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS Mayor Bailey updated Council on the following pending items: ^ Banning Plastic Grocery Bags (Recycling Coordinator Jordan; include "Green Initiatives" discussion) ^ Old Bus Depot Site (JUNE) (Discuss history; vision; pub/priv partnership, sale, etc) ^ Multi-Family Commercial Refuse Pickup Hours and recycling (sent letter to haulers) ^ Snow Removal Policies (APRIL 30) (Outline issues) (Cablecast) UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS Mayor Bailey and Interim City Manager Helling will be attending April 19 Hoover Wallace Dinner at the Coralville Marriott. Mayor Bailey is unable to attend the Goodwill Annual Awards Banquet on April 24. Any Council Member wishing to attend these events should contact the City Clerk. FUTURE MEETING SCHEDULE None. Meeting adjourned 8:05 PM.