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Home My WebLink About2008-09-22 Council minutes~~'1,---r®~ GITY OF IOWA CITY ~ ~a~~'~~ ~~~ -.~.~ Date: September 22, 2008 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, September 22, 2008, 7:05 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright Staff: Lombardo, Dilkes, Karr, Helling, Fosse, O'Brien, Trueblood (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Bd. of Adjustment -Terry Hora JC Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee -Council Member Champion AFFORDABLE HOUSING (Reference IP3) John Yapp, Executive Director of Johnson Council of Governments (JCCOG), and Andy Johnson, Johnson County Housing Trust Fund, present for discussion on the Affordable Housing Market Analysis finalized in December 2007, and the nine recommendations contained in the executive summary. Affordable Housing Task Force tentatively schedule to meet in mid- October and JCCOG staff will prepare summary memo prior to that meeting. STAFF ACTION: Yapp to prepare a summary of discussion and additional information as requested by Council for distribution in 10/16 information packet. (Yapp) SNOW REMOVEL POLICIES Public Works Director Fosse presented a power point (on file) reviewing issues. Council expressed support to fora snow emergency ordinance that would remove the current requirement to sign all borders of the City; include odd-even parking provisions to facilitate removal of snow; declaration of such an emergency would rest with the City Manager; and interest to have an ordinance in place for this winter. STAFFF ACTION: Discuss issues regarding downtown with DTA at the October meeting and report back. (Fosse) MULTI-FAMILY/COMMERCIAL REFUSE PICKUP HOURS Public Works Director Fosse reported on complaints received about early morning refuse pick up, in or near residential areas, by private haulers. He stated City crews that pick up single family up through four-plexes don't start until 7AM, and people have requested the hours be observed as well for the private haulers. Majority requested an ordinance amendment to clarify the 7AM time for private haulers. STAFF ACTION: Prepare amendment for Council consideration. (Fosse) Council Work Session September 22, 2008 Page 2 COMMUNITY-BASED STRATEGIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT (Reference IP4) City Manager Lombardo distributed "Orientation to Strategic Plan Development, City of Iowa City Council Retreat, October 4 Proposed Agenda", and answered questions regarding the retreat scheduled October 4. The City Clerk noted the meeting would be a posted as a special work session, an agenda posted, and transcriptions and minutes prepared. AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar item # 4(g)3 -Correspondence from Patty Mishler regarding Game Day Parking) Majority were not interested in increasing fines for game day. 2. (Consent Calendar item # 4(g)11 -Correspondence from Christopher Liebig regarding garbage collection system) Mayor Bailey indicated she had requested a response from the Public Works Director. The City Manager will follow up. INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION ITEMS AND CONTINUED AGENDA ITEMS (IP5 of 9/11 information packet -Email from Rachelle Tsachor: 7th Avenue Bus Route) In response to Council Member Correia, City Manager Lombardo stated Transportation Services was looking into a survey of the routes and coming back to Council with recommendations for improvements. 2. (Agenda item # 13 -resolution awarding contract ... Waterworks Prairie Park Fishing Pier Project) Parks & Rec. Director Trueblood present for discussion. 3. City Clerk Karr and Parks & Rec. Director Trueblood questioned a possible joint meeting with the Parks & Recreation Commission on October 8 for presentation of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. A majority of Council were unable to attend the meeting and a presentation of the Plan would be scheduled before Council at a later time. COUNCIL TIME Council Member Hayek requested a revisit of the discussion regarding traffic congestion downtown. A majority agreed to schedule discussion for the October 6 work session, and requested that the item come back with specific ordinance language for action. SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS (Reference IP5) Flood Plain Issues (ongoing/October) Inclusive Community Initiative Update (Correia to meet with City Manager and schedule in November) Metropolitan Coalition /Legislative Priorities (Wilburn to meet with City Manager and schedule in October) Central District Plan (P&Z matters for October Council agenda) Housing Inspection Fees (Staff to prepare a memo) Parks Master Plan (Parks & Recreation Director to arrange for 10/20 work session) Local Option Sales Tax (off pending list) Relocation of P.W. Facilities/Transit Building (Staff pursing and will report back -off pending) Meet w/ Airport Commission (Economic Development for south study; memo on funding & levy issues) Alley Inventory (2009) Alcohol Ordinances and "21" Issue (City Atty. to prepare memo fro 10/20 work session) Violence Against Women Task Force Recommendations (Staff recommendation in November) Council Work Session September 22, 2008 Page 3 UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS Mayor Bailey noted the ICAD luncheon (IP7 of 9/18 information packet); and thanked Council Member Champion for attending the Mark Twain event. City Manager Lombardo reminded everyone of the Corridor Business Luncheon on September 23. DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE (Reference IP6) Majority of Council expressed a commitment and a value to a flexible meeting schedule that would allow attendance at community events and activities; meet individual Council Member needs; recognize the value of all 7 Council Members to be in attendance, and maintain the current goal of two formal meetings a month, typically on the first and third Tuesday. Meeting adjourned 9:35 PM.