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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-19 Council minutes~~,®„ CITY CAF ICJINR CITY ~ ~~~~~~~ c ~L~~~ -•ti.as~ Date: October 19, 2009 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, October 19, 2009 7:05 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion (left 7:05), Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wright. Absent: Wilburn. Staff: Helling, Holecek, Karr, M. Clark, Jordan, Fosse, Moran. (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website) [After special formal and executive session] AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar # 4g (12) correspondence from Fred Stern .... Brookland Park) In response to Council Member Wright and Council Member Hayek, Interim City Manager Helling stated that a number of staff have been in contact with Mr. Stern to address his issues. 2. (Agenda item # 13 -Resolution ... I-JOBS Grant Funds ... Univercity Neighborhood Partnership Program) Mayor Bailey noted that the City was still negotiating the contract with the State and the start date would reflect that. ECO IOWA CITY ACTIVITIES UPDATE [IP2 of 10/15 Information Packet] Public Works Dir. Fosse introduced Library Information Services Coordinator Clark and Public Works Recycling Coordinator Jordan who presented a power point update of the ECO Iowa City grant (power point archived). Council Member Correia noted her previous remarks concerning plastic bottle recycling at youth sports parks and suggested incorporating that into the program. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. 2010 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES [IP3 of 10/151nformation Packet] Interim City Manager presented background information and Resolution 08-335 which identified the City's legislative priorities for the previous year. After discussion the Council identified the following priorities: - Funding support for Passenger Rail initiatives a. Commuter Rail b. Extension of AMTRAK to Iowa City from the Quad Cities - Tax non-owner occupied condominiums as commercial properties - Increase Hotel/Motel Tax -maximum tax option from 7% to 9% - Alcoholic beverages a. State statute to restrict price specials b. State examination of the cash-only business of cover Council Work Session October 19, 2009 Page 2 - I-JOBS -support another round of funding - Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System -work with Iowa League of Cities to contain future cost to employers STAFF ACTION: Memo from Interim City Manager in 10/29 Information Packet. (Helling) INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [10/8 & 10/15) 1. (IP4 of 10/8 Information Packet -Budget Amendments) In response to Council Member Hayek, Interim City Manager Helling reported that the hearing would be reset for November 2 and that Finance Director O'Malley would be present for discussion at that the meeting. 2. (IP8 of 10/15 Information Packet -Farmers Market Survey) Acting Parks & Recreation Dir. Moran present for discussion related to multiple responses and insuring coverage to vendors and users of the Market. Majority agreed to proceed as outlined. 3. (IP6 of 10/8 Information Packet -Update on Flood Related Activities) Public Works Dir. Fosse responded to questions relative to public infrastructure levy projects. BUDGET/PRIORITIES/CITIZEN SURVEY See item # 2 discussion under Information packet discussion. COUNCIL TIME Council Member Correia requested that Council schedule time at the November 2 work session for a report on the Davenport Program supporting neighborhoods and increasing crime prevention. Interim City Manager Helling suggested the matter be scheduled for November 16 since the November 2 was a combined (shortened work session) and to provide for a full report on what Davenport is doing as well as to provide time to share information on current Iowa City efforts. After discussion a majority agreed to begin discussion at the November 2 meeting and continue to November 16. Council Member Correia will provide a memo for the October 29 packet. 2. Council Member Correia reported that a citizen had informed her of a street light needing replacement since January. Public Works Dir. Fosse replied that Mid American owns and operates the street lights and stated normally they are very good about replacement. Council Member Correia will provide the location to PW Dir. Fosse for follow up. 3. Mayor Bailey reported on a meeting with City staff and University recreation staff regarding charging the public for university recreational facilities and the impact on City facilities; and reported City staff will keep Council informed on implications. 4. Council Member O'Donnell restated his earlier request for a memo on what it would take to change the sign ordinance to allow the American Legion on Muscatine Avenue to put a sign in the yard advertising food specials. Council Member Correia noted real estate open house signs be addressed as well. Council Work Session October 19, 2009 Page 3 BUDGET PRIORITIES Council Member Hayek offered to schedule apre-budget meeting to discuss the budget gap prior to final preparation and distribution of the budget. Interim City Manager stated that he would keep Council apprised and that hopefully by early November additional information would become available and he would report back to Council at that time. Mayor Bailey noted that "budget priorities" would remain a work session agenda item. SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS [IP4 of 10/15 Information Packet] None UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS The following events were noted: • Human Rights Breakfast, October 22 • ICAD Annual Meeting, October 28, evening • Fire Station #4 Groundbreaking, October 28, afternoon DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE Combined work session and formal, November 2 Meeting adjourned 7:50 PM.