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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-23 Council minutesr ~~~,~,®~~ C[TY OF [C)WA C[TY ~Y 1 ~ ~~ 1 V 1~,~ ~ ~ t,.~l ~V 1 -~..~ Date: March 23, 2009 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, March 23, 2009, 7:30* PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright UISG: Gunn Staff: Lombardo, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Long, Fosse, Purdy, O'Brien, Boothroy, Knoche, Bollinger, Dulek, Smith (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website) [*Work session started after special formal and executive session recessed] COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment - no applicants, re-advertise Airport Zoning Commission - no applicants, re-advertise Historic Preservation Commission -Pam Michaud Telecommunications Commission -Brett Gordon and Laura Bergus Youth Advisory Commission - defer until formal meeting on the 24th to allow Council liaison Wilburn to meet with applicant AGENDA ITEMS (Item # 8 -Ordinance amending Title 10 .... Use of Public Ways and Property," to allow Farmers Market to take place at locations other than Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp and Chauncey Swan Park) In response to questions, City Manager Lombardo stated staff would be meeting with the vendors on April 9 to work out additional questions. City Atty. Dilkes stated the ordinance allowed greater flexibility with the Farmers Market location in the future by simply removing the restriction to the Chauncey Swan location. Majority agreed to leave on for first consideration and have the City Manager outline the process followed to date. 2. (Item # 9 -Resolution authorizing the Mayor ... Vito's, for a sidewalk cafe). In response to Council Member Hayek, City Clerk Karr stated the application was not on the Consent Calendar because it was not viewed as a renewal because the business had been sold to a new owner. 3. (Consent Calendar # 2g (6) -Correspondence from Dorothy Whiston re Shelter Overflow Interim Project) Council Member Correia announced that the two church managers that had been providing coordination services for the overflow locations were not doing it next year. Majority o Council asked to be kept informed. Council Work Session March 23, 2009 Page 2 FLOOD RESPONSE AND MITIGATION UPDATE (IP#2 of 3/19 Information Packet) PCD Director Davidson, Public Works Director Fosse, City Engr. Knoche, Community Development Coordinator Long and Flood Buyout Spec. Purdy presented information. After discussion a majority agreed to proceed as outlined in the memo and presentation. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [3/12 and 3/19] 1. (IP8 of 3/19 Information Packet -Memo from Transportation Planner re FY10 JCCOG transportation planning work program ... Dubuque Street corridor between Dubuque and Jefferson Streets) In response to Council member Correia, PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion. Majority agreed to proceed immediately as outlined in the memo. 2. (IP4 of 3/19 Information Packet -letter from Mayor Bailey to Downtown Business Owners ...) In response to Council Member Hayek, Mayor Bailey stated she had talked with the City Attorney regarding placing "ashtrays" or receptacles on the public right of way for cigarette butt disposal and Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated the matter has had discussion at the Downtown Association (DTA) as well. 3. (IP5 of 3/19 Information Packet - ICMA Public Library Innovation Grant Award) Council Member Correia congratulated the Public Library on the Innovation Grant. 4. (IP9 of 3/19 Information Packet -Community event and program funding) Mayor Bailey suggested that the forms be made available as a pdf form and completed and send electronically next year to make them for legible. Majority agreed. 5. (IP3 of 3/12 Information Packet - FY09 Budget Amendment Cycle 2) Council Member Hayek requested that the dollar amounts be indicated by the items. City Manager Lombardo stated a simple summary would be provided. COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Champion noted correspondence she received regarding a display at the Solon Library celebrating the Drollinger family and the City Park rides. Mayor Bailey stated she intended to announce the display at the formal meeting the next evening; Champion stated she would drop off information to the Iowa City Public Library as well. 2. Council Member Wilburn announced he had been contacted by the Governor's office for an appointment on the Commission on Community Action Agencies, and has accepted. JOINT MEETING AGENDA ITEMS (IP#3of 3/19 Information Packet) Council Member Wilburn stated he was abstaining from discussion on this matter until an opinion had been received from the City Attorney. Council Work Session March 23, 2009 Page 3 The City Council agreed to add the following items to the agenda: 1. Neighborhood and Comprehensive Plan Presentation & Overview (City staff will present) 2. Flood Update (all entities) Noting the pervious meeting was cancelled, the City Council requested the meeting be held even if the agenda has few items or other entities are unable to attend. STAFF ACTION: City Clerk to notify the School District of agenda items. (Karr) SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS None UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS • JCCOG Meeting- 4:00 PM, Harvat Hall, Wednesday, March 24 Mayor Bailey announced she would be for Council Member Correia. It was decided that City Manager Lombardo would be attending for Council Member Wilburn. DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE [Reference IP4] Mayor Bailey stated she would be unable to attend the April 7 formal meeting. After discussion a majority agreed to combine the formal meeting with the work session on April 6. City Clerk Karr noted the agenda had a number of hearings being set for April 7 and an announcement should be made that the hearings will be changed to April 6. Meeting adjourned 9:00 PM into previously recessed executive session.