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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-10 Council minutesr ~~,,,~~®~,~ CITY ~OF IOWA CITY ~E~(~RA * Revised 3/23/09 Date: March 10, 2009 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, March 10, 2009, 6:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright UISG Rep.: Gunn Staff: Lombardo, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Rocca, Knoche (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website) COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS * Airport Commission - Minnetta Gardinier Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applicants, re-advertise Board of Appeals - no applicants, re-advertise Senior Center Commission - Mercedes Bern-Klug and re-advertise one JCCOG Cool Cities Taskforce -Thomas Carsner AGENDA ITEMS & INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION 1. (Agenda Item # 20 -resolution approving agreement ... Iowa City Water Works Prairie Park Sculpture ...) PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion. 2. (IP2 of 3/2 Info Packet - At A Glance and Consent Calendar item # 4f (11) -Bob Saunders: Homeless village on S. Riverside Dr.) In response to Correia, City Manager Lombardo stated he would be meeting with Human Services Planning Coordinator Severson to discuss a multi-faceted approach and report back to Council. 3. (Agenda items # 7 & # 8 -Public hearing .... Amending Title 16 ... "Project Specific Tap-on Fee for the Scott Dane Road Truck Sewer Project" and "Project Specific Tap-on Fee for the Scott Park Trunk Sewer Project.") In response to Council Member Hayek, City Engr. Knoche explained City procedure and policies. 4. (Agenda items # 6b -ordinance rezoning ... First Avenue and Hickory Trail ... (Hickory Pointe); item # 10 -ordinance amending Title 17 ... "Electrical Code"; and item # 11 - ordinance amending Title 17 ... "Licensing") Mayor Bailey stated that the agenda had three items requesting expedited action. 5. (Consent calendar # 4f(7) -Jonathon Kimmel: Litter) Council Member Champion voiced concerns regarding the increase of cigarette butts in the downtown area. Mayor Bailey stated she would be sending a letter to downtown businesses asking their cooperation in cleaning up the downtown area. ~~®~ C[TY OF ~O-WA CITY ~E~C~R Date: March 10, 2009 To: Mayor and City From: Marian K. Karr, Re: Council Work Council: Bailey, Champion, UISG Rep.: Gunn ia, Hayek, O'Donnell, V~flburn, Wright Staff: Lombardo, Helling, Dilke Karr, Davidson, occa, Knoche (A complete transcription is available in th City Clerk's ffice and the City website) COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Commission - Minnette Gardinier Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applica is re-advertise Board of Appeals - no applicants, re-advertise Senior Center Commission - Mercedes Bern-KI and re-advertise one JCCOG Cool Cities Taskforce -Thomas Carsn r ITEMS & INFORMATION P 1. (Agenda Item # 20 -resolution approviq(g agreemen~.. Iowa City Water Works Prairie Park Sculpture ...) PCD Dir. Davidson pres nt for discussi n. 2. (IP2 of 3/2 Info Packet - At A Glan and Consent Cal ndar item # 4f (11) -Bob Saunders: Homeless village on S. Riversid Dr.) In response t Correia, City Manager Lombardo stated he would be meeting with uman Services Planni Coordinator Severson to discuss a multi-faceted approach and re rt back to Council. 3. (Agenda items # 7 & # 8 - Pu Fee for the Scott Dane Road Scott Park Trunk Sewer Pro' explained City procedure a d ncil Clerk n, March 10, 2009, 6:00 PM iry~Emma J. Harvat Hall is hearing .... Amending Title ruck Sewer Project" and "Pro ct.") In response to Council Me policies. 16 ... "Project Specific Tap-on pct Specific Tap-on Fee for the fiber Hayek, City Engr. Knoche 4. (Agenda items # 6b - o dinance rezoning ... First Avenue an Hickory Trail ... (Hickory Pointe); item # 10 - or finance amending Title 17 ... "Electrica Code"; and item # 11 - ordinance amending Tie 17 ... "Licensing") Mayor Bailey stated at the agenda had three items requesting expe ited action. 5. (Consent calendar 4f(7) -Jonathon Kimmel: Litter) Council Member Champion voiced concerns regarding the increase of cigarette butts in the downtown'•area. Mayor Bailey stated she would a sending a letter to downtown businesses asking their cooperation in cleaning up the do ntown area. Council Work Session March 10, 2009 Page 2 COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Champion noted the lack of use of commercial loading zones on Dubuque Street and asked for an update of the changes. Majority agreed to schedule for the next work session. 2. Council Member Hayek stated Council opted against sending a letter to the School District regarding school district issues, and suggested a session be scheduled to discuss communicating with the District on such matters. After discussion a majority agreed to pursue scheduling a joint meeting with the School Board and area jurisdictions. 3. Council Member Wright noted a resolution passed in 2007 establishing pay plans for Confidential and Executive employees regarding step increases and suggested that resolution be considered during the prioritization sessions. Majority agreed. SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS & DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDUL [Reference IP4] After discussion a majority of Council agreed to the following special work session for priority setting: Tuesday, March 31, 5:30 PM Monday, April 13, 5:30 PM Tuesday, May 26, 5:30 PM Thursday, May 28, 5:30 PM UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS None Meeting adjourned 6:30 PM.