HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-01-27 Council minutesDate: January 28, 2004
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 27, 2004, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling O'Malley, Karr, Davidson, Kopping, O'Neil, Fowler, Craig
Tapes: 04-14, Side 2; 04-15, Both Sides; 04-16, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
BOARD/COMMISSIONS/ORGANIZATIONS BUDGET REQUESTS
Parks & Recreation Commission - Matt Pacha, Terry Trueblood
Senior Center Commission - Jay Honohan, Linda Kopping
Airport Commission - Ron O'Neil
Library Board - Shaner Magalhaes, Susan Craig
Convention & Visitors Bureau - Jeff Schamberger
BUDGET
The City Manager reviewed the following matters:
· The budget is balanced
· Substantial changes, such as additions, should indicate a reduction in another area
· Cash reserve position is an estimate
· Budget incorporates changes agreed to by Council six months ago
Parks & Recreation Master Plan - majority agreed staff should contact Coralville regarding a
joint project, allow reasonable time for a response from them, and legislature adjournment, and
then staff would come back to Council for direction.
Grant Wood Gym - Mayor Pro tern Wilburn left the meeting due to a conflict of interest. Majority
expressed interest in pursuing idea of expanding the multi-purpose room actually into a gym.
The City Manager stated a vote authorizing any money would be necessary.
Downtown Alley Cleanup - Mayor Pro tem Wilburn returned to the meeting. City Manager stated
such a service would be financed with a fee for service, a proposal will be prepared for Council
review and will not be tax supported.
Council Work Session
Januaw 27,2004
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Indoor Soccer Facility Request - Majority noted it would not be an item for inclusion in this
budget but expressed an interest in referring the matter to Parks & Recreation to discuss
options. Matter will be scheduled for the February 2 work session.
City Park Trail Lighting - Requested a memo from Parks & Recreation Director regarding
Council interest to move up the project due to safety concerns, noting specifically to and from
the parking lots near Riverside Theatre and the restrooms.
Senior Center - Majority requested memo regarding class/program fees when compared to the
Recreation Center; possible duplication of programs with the Senior Center and the Rec.
Center; what's included with membership fee; what services you can participate in if not a
member; and other options for fund raising and marketing.
ICAD funding - Increased to $55,000
Convention & Visitors Bureau - Increased and capped at $128,000 this year only
Employee Health Benefits - City Manager will provide information on total compensation
package and establishment of a possible limit on the benefits levy.
Meeting adjourned 9:20 PM.