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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-11-03 Council minutes~„~®„ C[TY CAF [OV~lR CITY ~~~-~~~ ,~~,~~ RA ~ D C~ ~ ~ E~CJ Date: November 10, 2008 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, November 3, 2008, 5:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright UISG Rep: Gunn Staff: Lombardo, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Board of Adjustment - no applicants, re-advertise Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment - no applicants, re-advertise Board of Appeals - no applicants, re-advertise Human Rights Commission - Wangui Gathua; Dianne Day; Martha Lubaroff Parks & Recreation Commission - no applicants, re-advertise Public Art Advisory Commission - DaLayne Williamson and Patrick Carney Senior Center Commission - no applicants, re-advertise Youth Advisory Commission - no applicants, defer indefinitely pending revised bylaws AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda item # 10 -resolution authorizing ... 28E agreement ... city of Coralville ... Animal Care Services) City Manager requested that the item be deferred to allow staff time to provide information for him on funding and maintaining the facility to be assured of full cost recovery. Majority agreed to defer the item until November 18. 2. (Agenda item # 7 -ordinance amending Title 9 .... snow emergency ... alternate side parking ...) PW Director Fosse present for discussion regarding the possibility of opening up City ramps or parking areas within city parks for parking over night; providing education information prior to the University winter break; duration of an emergency being 48 hours; ability to provide examples of alternate parking during emergencies for the public during the formal meeting; cooperation with the University, both in terms of storage options but also education, and consistent information being provided after hours and week-ends. 3. (Agenda item # 8 -resolution establish a sidewalk removal policy) In response to Council Member Wright, City Atty. Dilkes stated the proposed policy was simply a codification of the existing practices. 4. (Consent Calendar item # 4f(8) -correspondence from Laurie Haag regarding bike accident) In response to Council Member Correia, the City Manager and City Attorney reported that the Police Chief contacted the individual who stated she did not wish to press charges. The City Manager stated he was not certain whether a citation was issued and would follow up. Council Work Session November 3, 2008 Page 2 5. (Consent Calendar item # 4f(1) -correspondence from David Robertson regarding storm water problems on Sandusky Drive) City Manager Lombardo reported he had talked with City Engr. Knoche who has been in contact with the fence owners and the fence will be reconfigured and the storm water project scheduled for next spring. INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION (October 30) (IP7 Staff review of recommendations for Violence Against Women Task Force and IP5 Flood Hazard Mitigation strategy) -Mayor Bailey announced that both items would be discussed at the November 17 work session, and if individual Members had specific questions regarding either subject please forward those to the City Manager so staff can have the information prepared fro the 17`h discussion. City Manager Lombardo stated the City should be hearing about the next level of funding by December 1. METROPOLITAN COALITION/LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES [IP2 of 10/30 Info Packet] Council Member Wilburn and Asst. City Manager Helling provided an update on the Metropolitan coalition priorities. After discussion, the majority directed staff to prepare a resolution for consideration at the November 18 formal meeting of the following legislation priorities: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES 1. Increased funding for micro-enterprise development 2. Expansion of Iowa Earned Income Tax Credit 3. More Effective Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program 4. Tax Increment Financing - No changes or further restrictions 5. Restore funding for Vision Iowa programs in FY10 and beyond 6. Funding support for Passenger Rail initiatives: a. Commuter Rail b. Extension of Amtrak to Iowa City of Iowa City ALTERNATIVE REVENUE SOURCES 1. Support local revenue options that do not impact State revenues 2. Hotel/Motel Tax a. Repeal exemption for government and non-profit agencies b. Increase maximum tax by raising percentage or flat amount per stay 3. Tax condominiums as commercial if not owner occupied ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES State statute to restrict price specials and related promotions the encourage excessive consumption STAFF ACTION: Prepare resolution for November 18 meeting for adoption prior to distribution of the agenda for the joint meeting with area legislators in early December (Helling and Karr) CITY MANAGER EVALUATION FORMS AND PROCESS [IP3 of 10/30 Info Packet) Mayor Bailey outlined the procedure and highlighted form content. Majority of Council agreed to proceed as outlined. Council Work Session November 3, 2008 Page 3 STAFF ACTION: Work with Mayor on distribution of forms. Compile results and schedule executive session for December 1. (Karr) COUNCIL TIME None SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS a) Council Member Wright asked for an update on action on early morning collection times by private haulers. Staff will follow up. b) Mayor Bailey reminded Council of the discussion on the Violence Against Women recommendation on November 17. c) In response to Mayor Bailey, City Atty. Dilkes reported that staff was meeting on alcohol issues and preparing an organized complete report for Council in December or January. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS None DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE [IP4 of 10/30 Info Packet] Council Member Wilburn stated he would out of town for the November 17 and 18 meeting and did not wish to have Council re-schedule the meeting in his absence. Individual Council Members shared scheduling conflicts with the proposed draft schedule and suggestions for revisions. STAFF ACTION: Revisions to be made in the schedule and another draft prepared for November 17 discussion. (Karr) Meeting adjourned 6:45 PM.