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Date: April 30, 2008
CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 30, 2008, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell (6:50), Wilburn, Wright. Absent: Champion
Staff: Helling, Holecek, Karr, Fosse, Fowler, O'Brien, Protaskey, Robinson, Boothroy, Morck,
Thomas, Stockman, Sobaski
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
SNOW REMOVAL DISCUSSION
PW Director Fosse presented information regarding the City~policies and procedures. (Power
point presentation on file.) Streets Supt. Stockman and CBD Maintenance Staff Thomas present
for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Jim Clayton, 119 E. College Street; Dave
Dvorsky, 322 - 3`~ Ave and Asst. Dir. of Johnson County Ambulance; Pastor Jacob Butler, 1420
Hayden Lane, North Liberty; Max Hilton, 2278 E. Grantview Dr. (C) (formerly 701 Eastmoor
Drive, Iowa City); Craig Gustaveson, Downtown Association (DTA), and Lori Bears.
After discussion a majority directed staff to:
1. explore a snow emergency ordinance and research how other cities do such ordinances
research use of parking facilities after hours during declared emergencies
2. research land mileage standards for snow routes
3. explore a higher priority level for removing snow in the downtown area
4. work with DTA regarding time for no parking for removal of snow
5. consider expanding 10 foot requirement for store front owners to clear snow in front of
their businesses to the street
6. review clearing of bike racks
7. explore better public education of snow routes and priorities
8. review' notification process for towing of vehicles (48 hour storage)
9. review policy on private snow removal, complaint based and organized assistance for
those unable to clear their own
Meeting adjourned 8:25 PM.