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Date: June 23, 2008
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 23, 2008, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright
UISG Rep.: Absent
Staff: Lombardo, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Miklo, Howard
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
Addition to the Agenda:
Council agreed to add to the formal agenda the consideration of a resolution to waive the fees
until July 1, 2009 for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and demolition permit and
inspection fees assed by the Building Inspection Department for any structures that have been
penetrated by flood water.
PLANNING 8~ ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Davidson presented information on the following items:
Item 4f. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION PARTS 10 & 11 IOWA CITY, IOWA.
(SUB06-00003) (DEFERRED FROM 613 AND 6/17)
Item 4g. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLATS OF GALWAY
HILLS SUBDIVISION PARTS 10 & 11, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SU608-00006)
(DEFERRED FROM 6/3 AND 6/17)
Council agreed to approve the preliminary and final plats, and directed staff to work with the
developer to incorporate a speed table at City expense.
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS (Item 4a)
PCD Director Davidson, Sr. Planner Miklo, and Planner Howard presented a power point (on
file) outlining the changes.
Council Work Session
June 23, 2008
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OLD BUS DEPOT SITE [#IP2 of 6/19 Info Packet]
City Manager Lombardo and Asst. City Manager Helling presented information. Majority of
Council requested the following from staff:
o Long term facility needs assessment
o Brownfield eligibility, environmental assessment, and clean up options
o Historic preservation options
o Selling or moving building; auction possibilities
STAFF ACTION: Staff to report back. (Lombardo and Helling)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (agenda item # 5 -Public hearing ... ordinance ... delinquent accounts ... local government
entities) In response to Council Member O'Donnell, City Manager Lombardo stated no
changes were being requested and asked that the hearing be closed and the ordinance be
deferred indefinitely.
2. (agenda item # 4c -rezoning ... 9.48 acres of land ... Learner Court and east of Marietta
Avenue ... (Neuzil) ....) In response to Council Member Wright, City Atty. Dilkes reminded
Council that discussion of all rezonings occur at the formal meeting.
3. (agenda item # 10 -ordinance amending Title 2 ... Human Rights ... to exempt small
employers from discrimination claims ... Title 4 ...Enforcement ... to increase the time
period for filing a discrimination claim) In response to Council Member Wright, City Atty.
Dilkes reported the State could change the law but she was not aware of anything in the
works.
4. (agenda item # 11 -resolution ... Mediacom ... updating of rates for basic cable services)
Asst. City Manager responded to questions.
PUBLIC PROPERTY SMOKING POLICIES [#IP3 of 6/19 Information Packet]
City Atty. Dilkes facilitated discussion about the areas that are exempt by recent State
legislation banning smoking. Majority of Council directed staff as follows:
City Plaza
Delineate seating area just when entertainment occurring - no smoking
Playground equipment to the entrance of the library - no smoking
City Parks
Youth sporting events - no smoking (City Atty. to discuss with Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood)
City Cemetery
No changes
Council Work Session
June 23, 2008
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Municipal Parking Ramps
No smoking
Special events, Festivals, Right of Ways
No changes at this time
METROPOLITAN COALITION PROCESS [#IP4 of 6/19 information packet]
Council Member Wilburn and Mayor Bailey facilitated discussion. Majority requested that a
copy of the legislative priorities identified by Council a year ago be provided prior to the next
meeting. Further discussion will be scheduled to identify issues for the coming year;
expectations for the Coalition; action steps to addressing needs; lobbying the legislature and/or
lobbying the Governor's office; and input received on issues from city department heads.
STAFF ACTION: List of legislative priorities from last year included in July 10 packet for
discussion. (Karr)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (agenda item #12)
Seats Paratransit Advisory Committee -Connie Champion
East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) - Regenia Bailey
COUNCIL TIME
Council Member Correia shared information on the City's involvement in the next stage of
coordinating flood recovery efforts. Mayor Bailey stated the City has already started a
coordinated response, including preparation of information packets for victims. Council
Member Hayek expressed a desire to have a more structured and involved response, noting
Council Members have not received a copy of the information packets. Staff will include
flood information packets in next regular weekly packet. (continued after schedule of
pending items)
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
City Manager Lombardo suggested delaying the retreat schedule for August 16 until fall and
closer to budget preparation; and focus on river corridor flood issues such as small business
assistance and federal lobbying efforts for dollars. Majority of Council agreed. Mayor Bailey
and City Clerk Karr will mock up draft schedule for distribution at the formal meeting.
STAFF ACTION: Memo distributed June 24 and meeting dates incorporated into Council
meeting schedule. (Karr)
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COUNCIL TIME (continued)
2. Council Member Champion stated she would be arriving late to the formal meeting on the
24`h and would be attending the School Board meeting regarding playground equipment
funding.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
Council Member Hayek reported on the Chamber flood response meeting and stated the City
would have to discuss their role in the process.
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE
City Manager Lombardo stated he would be out of town Thursday and Friday and Asst. City
Manager would be in the office.
Meeting adjourned 9:10 PM.