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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-07-06 Transcription #2 Page 1 ITEM 2 PROCLAMATION a. Golden Rule Golden Stars 4-H Club Week: July 25-31 Lehman: (reads proclamation) Karr: Here to accept the proclamation is Anna Olson, President of the Golden Rules Golden Stars Club and representative. (applause) Lehman: Okay, let's get cozy here guys. I really like this. Look up and smile. (pictures being taken) Come on, I don't bite. (laughter) Did you have something you wanted to say? Would you like to say it so people can hear you. Olson: All right. As you know, I am the President of the Golden Rule Golden Star Club, and this is Portia Cooper, and she's a charter member over 35 years, and the leader of Golden Rule, and this is Janet Driscoll. She was a leader for 18 years, and there's Mary Burr leader for 2 years, and Laura Ghabel, she's a member of our club, and this Golden Rule 4-H Club started in 1929, and we will be celebrating our 75th anniversary with a tea on Wednesday, July 28t\ at the Johnson County Fair, and I would like to thank you for granting us this proclamation. Lehman: Thank you. (applause) Have a great time at the fair. It's a wonderful fair. Everybody should go. All right, thank you. This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Iowa City City Council meeting of July 6, 2004. - ....' ----.----- - . .~._~...._- .-.---..,...--...- #2 Page 2 ITEM 2 PROCLAMATION b. Persons with Disabilities Day: July 24, 2004 Lehman: (reads proclamation) Karr: Here to accept the proclamation is Keith Ruff, Personal Assistant and Peer Counselor Coordinator for the Everett Conner Center. (applause) Conner: On behalf of the staff ofthe Conner Center, and all Iowans with disabilities, we thank the Mayor and City Council for their dedicated work over the years. Thank you. Lehman: Thank you. (applause) This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Iowa City City Council meeting of July 6, 2004. ,-_. .-- #4 Page 3 ITEM 4 COMMUNITY COMMENTS Lehman: This is a time reserved on the agenda for the public to speak to the Council on issues that do not otherwise appear on the agenda. If you wish to address the Council, please sign in, give your name, and limit your comments to 5 minutes or less. Kammermeyer: John Kammermeyer, 404 E. Bloomington. I was not going to make comments tonight but I will after being here for the informal discussion session. I have to say, I and my other fellow commercial property owners are very disappointed in what the Council's position seems to be. We have had this designation railroaded down our throats basically, and I think we are extremely unhappy to say the least. I do not look at this as no harm, no foul. We did not want this designation. We do not want it now. For example, I wasn't going to bring this up as a public position, I.. .my age is well decipherable on the Internet, and some people think I might be close to retirement. I don't plan to retire for about another ten years. But within the last month or two I've had a representative from a medical group and a developer approach me about purchasing my office and rental property. As soon as they were made aware of the historic designation issue, they said they're not interested in buying it because there's other commercial office areas that won't be designated as such, so this is lowering our property values. This was done with no notification, not a flawed system, but no notification. The first that any of us in the commercial area knew about this was the letter from the State Historic Society, stating our properties had been nominated. We had no meetings with any consultant. The Northside Neighborhood Newsletter is grossly inadequate. It's not a notification at all. It goes to the local address. Property owners that are absentee owners, and we found that there's a lot ofthem there in that area, never got the notification. We never got, most of us, the notification there so this is nonexistent. And I would respectfully request two things from the Council; one that members that aren't supportive of our position reconsider to send a letter to Des Moines requesting they delete, whether they do this or not, delete our properties from the district. And secondly your issue about well it won't be made part of the local district later, that has never held true so far, and you may not be the Council that decides that. So that one ofthe reasons people are not interested in my property as this designation goes in, is that sooner or later it's going to be a local district as well, is their position, and I'm afraid they're right, and so the other thing we would request, if this is now unstoppable supposedly, is that you as a Council go on the record stating that our commercial area, and there's 8 property owners involved here -- 7 of us private citizens, and Mercy -- that our commercial area will not be considered in the future as part of a local historic district, the Gilbert-Linn This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Iowa City City Council meeting of July 6, 2004. r ------.-._-._, - - " .,--_._.-.__._.._...~---_..._~..,- #4 Page 4 Historic District. That would make a big difference, and you could do that if you so decide. Thank you. Lehman: Thank you, John. Maiers: Hello, my name is Sarah Maiers, and I'm here to make report of the Senior Center Commission. At the last Senior Center Commission meeting, which was June 22nd, the Commission held a special meeting of the Iowa City Senior Center Fund Inc., to transfer money from the gift fund to the Community Foundation of Johnson County. There is currently $106,000 in the Endowment Fund, and $50,000 in the Charitable Giving Fund. The Endowment Fund has $100,000 fi-om the Gift Fund, $3,000 in matching funds fi-om the Community Foundation, and almost $3,000 in new donations. The interest from this fund will be used for the General Operating Fund of the Senior Center. Earnings from the Charitable Giving Fund will be put back into the account, and will be used to support programming. The Senior Center Commission is pleased that this contribution helped put the Community Foundation of Johnson County over the $1 million mark, and in other business, there was a reporting by the Marketing Committee that is looking at ways to generate revenue to support operational expenses for this fiscal year. Several options were considered, but the general consensus of the Commission is that it would not be a good idea to add additional participant expenses at this time. We will be focusing on promoting membership. The current membership is approximately 850, and we're going to try and secure different types of grants. There's a special committee looking into applying for the grants because many of them will support programming, but they don't always support operational expenses. We've had several successful events in the month of June. First we had this daylong cowboy day event, which was very successful, and a good time was had by all. The Commissioners also held a volunteer appreciation breakfast on June 25th. We served breakfast to about 60 volunteers. That's my report. Are there any questions? O'Donnell: Thank you. Lehman: Thank you. Siders: My name is Gleun Siders. I'm with Southgate Companies here in Iowa City. I feel odd because I think this is the first time I've not had an agenda item and spoke. Champion: But you just couldn't stay away, could you? Siders: I couldn't. This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Iowa City City Council meeting of July 6, 2004. #4 Page 5 Lehman: You do have one that comes up later. Siders: Yes I do. I'd like to address the Council. I noticed that on July 21st there's a special scheduled work session, rescheduled from June. I noticed that in this work session, all the municipalities, Coralville, Iowa City, North Liberty, and the Iowa City Community School District are part of that. I would encourage the Council to pass long and invite the Amana Clear Creek Community School System. As you know, the Coralville and North Liberty area is growing quickly, and Amana Clear Creek School System is a large part of that growth area. So I think along with the Iowa City Community School District, if you could extend an invitation to Amana Clear Creek, that would be quite appropriate. Lehman: I have already suggested that to the host city. Siders: Thank you very much. Lehman: Other public comment? This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Iowa City City Council meeting of July 6, 2004. #5 Page 6 ITEM 5 PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS a. CONSIDER A MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 3 ON A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (25+ DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.34 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF S. GILBERT STREET SOUTH OF RALSTON CREEK Champion: Move to set the public hearing. O'Donnell: Second. Lehman: Moved by Champion; seconded by O'Donnell. All in favor? Opposed? Elliott: I have a question. I was going to ask this when we broke but I failed to do so. This indicates, I noticed from the minutes, Eleanor, that there was some concern whether or not an amendment to the Comp Plan was needed. This has apparently been decided that it was needed - an amendment? Dilkes: My opinion, that if you want to proceed with rezoning you should do a Comp Plan amendment. Elliott: Okay, okay, fine, thanks. This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Iowa City City Council meeting of July 6, 2004. .... ..- - .'.- --........-....-.-.. . --~~_.-.~~._-_.---- #5 Page 7 ITEM 5 PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS k. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 3.72 ACRES FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE TO PUBLIC (P) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF MALL DRIVE (REZ04-00010) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Wilburn: I move that the rule requiring that ordinances be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is finally to be passed be suspended. That second vote and consideration be waived, and the ordinance be voted on for final passage at this time. Champion: Second. Lehman: We have a motion and a second to expedite. Discussion? Roll call. Wilburn: Move that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Bailey: Second. Lehman: Moved by Wilburn; seconded by Bailey. Discussion? Wilburn: The Alternative School is going. Lehman: Motion carries. This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Iowa City City Council meeting of July 6, 2004. ..... .-..- - -- ......__......,_.__._.,._._~_.._.._- #5 Page 8 ITEM 5 PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS m. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE, SECTION 14-6J-2, TO ALLOW CONSIDERATION OF REDUCTION OF LOCAL PUBLIC STREETS IN A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH) ZONES (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Champion: I think we could expedite this one too. We haven't had any controversy. I know there's a few City Council people who didn't like it (laughter). Maybe Ross would.. . (laughter) Elliott: It's just that I'm a voice in the wilderness. (laughter) Lehman: Well if some voice in the wilderness would make a motion, we'll proceed. Wilburn: I move second consideration of the ordinance. Champion: Second. Lehman: Moved by Wilburn; seconded by Champion for second consideration. Discussion? Roll call. Motion carries 5 to 2; Vanderhoef and Elliott voting in the negative. This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Iowa City City Council meeting of July 6, 2004. - ---. .- _.,-,--. -. ...-....-.-......-....---.., #6 Page 9 ITEM 6. APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR INSTALLING A NEW LIGHTING SYSTEM ON MERCER PARK BASEBALL DIAMOND #1, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS Lehman: Public hearing is open. Public hearing is closed. Do we have a motion? Vanderhoef: Move the resolution. Lehman: Moved by Vanderhoef. Wilburn: Second. Lehman: Seconded by Wilburn. Discussion? Elliott: I have a question. It says here that the Iowa City Community School District will reimburse the City for all costs associated with the project. I think that is not, we're talking about out-of-pocket costs, because are we not providing... Atkins: We provide the staff support, and the administrative, yes, you're correct. Elliott: But I do like the fact that the two of us are cooperating and coordinating - getting something done. Vanderhoef: I agree with you, land is land, and if we can coordinate action on baseball fields, that's a positive move in our community. Lehman: Roll call. Motion carries. This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Iowa City City Council meeting of July 6, 2004. ...."..... ---- ,-.- "-'-'--'-~------' -------_._-_._~.,,_..,--~ #7 Page 10 ITEM 7 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT FOR ARTIST'S SERVICES FOR DESIGN AND EXECUTION OF ARTWORK FOR THE COURT STREET TRANSPORTATION CENTER (FKA NEAR SOUTHSIDE TRANSPORTATION CENTER) AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAID ADDENDUM Champion: Move the resolution. Bailey: Second. Lehman: Moved by Champion; seconded by Bailey. Discussion? Elliott: I'd like to see costs on these kinds of actions, in the future. Lehman: We have them in the packet. Elliott: I didn't see it. Lehman: We're required to send a certain percentage. The amount we allocated was based on a four-level building. We're doing a six-level. The increased cost, the building requires us to increase the amount we're spending. I think there's, if) remember correctly in the memorandum, there's enough money in the Art Fund or whatever to cover it all. Vanderhoef: It's only $3,000 more to the... Elliott: I realize it's mandated. Ijust think having the cost on these kind of things abundantly clear... Lehman: Yeah, it.. .it's in there. Other discussion? Roll call. Motion carries. This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Iowa City City Council meeting of July 6, 2004. --.--- -..- --. -..-...- #9 Page II ITEM 9 CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC., lOW A CITY, lOW A AND FIXING A DATE FOR A HEARING OF AUGUST 3, 2004, ON THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS OR NOTES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 419 OF THE lOW A CODE Vanderhoef: Move the resolution. O'Dounell: Second. Lehman: Moved by Vanderhoef; seconded by O'Donnell. Discussion? Champion: Can I just have an explanation of this? I've forgotten. Lehman: Pardon? Champion: What does this mean? Lehman: Well if you remember when ACT did their expansion, we issued revenue bonds, or we let, they borrowed the money under the authority of the City. They got a significantly lower interest rate because they're revenue bonds. They have to qualify as anybody else would. In other words, they're basically borrowing money, and they have to be worthy in order to receive the loan, but with the, if I'm correct, Eleanor, you can say this a lot better than me and in a third of the time, the interest rate is considerably lower if they borrow through a city. Now, Oaknoll has received revenue bonds in the past on at least two or three occasions. The University Heights City Council issued those bonds, and there's no risk to the City, but a significant savings for the business. Champion: Ijust couldn't remember exactly what they were. (several talking at once) Lehman: Lending their name.. ..right. Atkins: There's cost, but Oaknoll will reimburse us... Champion: There's always risk when you borrow money. Lehman: Other discussion? Roll call. Motion carries. Karr: Motion to accept correspondence. Vanderhoef: So moved. This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Iowa City City Council meeting of July 6, 2004. .~ --.. -.-.,...... _... .. ------....----.------ #9 Page 12 Bailey: Second. Lehman: All in favor to accept correspondence. The motion carries, and motion to accept correspondence carries. This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Iowa City City Council meeting of July 6, 2004. - #10 Page 13 ITEM 10 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT GRANT FUNDS FROM THE lOW A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT A TION FOR AN INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT THE INTERSECTION OF GILBERT STREET AND PRENTISS STREET AND BOWERY STREET O'Donnell: So moved. Vanderhoef: Second. Lehman: Moved by O'Donnell; seconded by Vanderhoef. Discussion? Roll call. Motion carries. Elliott: Good to point out that ifthe grant is not awarded, the proj ect will not be completed. Lehman: Right. This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Iowa City City Council meeting of July 6, 2004. ..... ---. .- ,....... -- ...~~----,-- ...........-..----., #14 Page 14 ITEM 14 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BENTON HILL PARK DEVELOPMENT Bailey: Move the resolution. Lehman: Low bid $121,395 from G&R Miller Construction, and I think staff is recommending acceptance ofthat bid. Atkins: The low bid, yes. Lehman: Okay. Moved by Bailey; seconded by O'Donnell. Discussion? Vanderhoef: Just that we're getting good bids again for both this project and the prevIous one. Lehman: Roll call. Motion carries. This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Iowa City City Council meeting of July 6, 2004. - .-. -,--...._. ""- ,.-.- . "------...-.-..---.-., #15 Page 15 ITEM 15a CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ANIMAL SERVICES DIVISIION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN Vanderhoef: Move the resolution. O'Donnell: Second. Lehman: Moved by Vanderhoef; seconded by O'Donnell. Discussion? Elliott: Steve, do we have volunteers working at the Animal Shelter? Atkins: We do have some, yes. Elliott: Any idea? Quite a few? Atkins: Oh, there's a lot of folks who put in a few hours. I certainly can ask the question if you'd like. Elliott: No, no, that's fine. This is one ofthose places where I think there are a lot of people have some strong concerns and it would be a good opportunity for volunteerism, and obviously that's being done. Atkins: The Animal Advisory Board and Misha are very good about that. Vanderhoef: Some time ago Misha told me that there was even a youth component to help with the animals. Elliott: I like that. Bailey: And the Animal Center Foundation volunteers quite a bit. Lehman: Roll call. This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Iowa City City Council meeting of July 6, 2004. .~ '-- --"...-, ,----- ....---.--..----,--"-... #15 Page 16 ITEM 15b CONSIDER RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 03-377 AND AMENDING THE FUNDING TERMS FOR EXTEND THE DREAM FOUNDATION FROM IOWEA CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND Vanderhoef: Move the resolution. Bailey: Second. Lehman: Moved by Vanderhoef; seconded by Bailey. Discussion? Wilburn: I think I have a conflict of interest with this one. I will not be voting on this item as I have a conflict of interest, as I work for an organization that has received Community Development Block Grant funds and caunot participate in deliberations. Lehman: Just by way of explanation, I think we had already approved funding for the next three years at the level of $25,000 per year. I believe there was an agreement reached between these folks and the landlord, if they would pay their rent up front, if it would guarantee the rent, so this action actually changed it fi-om three $25,000 payments to one $60,000 a year payment in return for guaranteeing the term of the lease. Is that what you understand, Bob? Discussion? Roll call. Motion carries, 6 to 0; Wilburn abstaining. This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Iowa City City Council meeting of July 6, 2004. r .-- .-.-. ----~._--.-_...- . ~._._.."-_..""-_.-------_._-~_.- #15 Page 17 ITEM 15c CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING FUNDING FOR OASIS FALAFEL, LLC FROM IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Champion: Move the resolution. O'Donnell: Second. Lehman: Moved by Champion; seconded by O'Donnell. Wilburn: I will once again be abstaining due to conflict of interest. Lehman: Okay, discussion? We were going to get some more information by tonight. Bailey: I think we asked for a standard marketing plan. Lehman: Yes we did. Karr: And you did have it in your packet. Bailey: Okay. Lehman: Well, if we would take a moment and check that out. Karr: See the memo on top. Atkins: Steve and I are waving at each other. Did you need (can't hear) Nasby: You got the additional information in your packet. We got it today - it was just handed out this evening, yeah, pages 9 and 10 of the Revised Business Plan is where the marketing information is located, and also the applicant is here so if you have specific questions, they're present. Elliott: Is the July 6th memo fi-om you? Okay. Lehman: Regenia, if)'m not mistaken, the advertising line in, I guess that's year 2, but I think the advertising line has changed. In fact it's changed dramatically from what we saw last week. First year advertising $9,600 This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Iowa City City Council meeting of July 6, 2004. ~ -~.. -""-'-","-- ..._-,..._._-"-_..._.~.._---_.. #15 Page 18 and I think it was $1,800 last time, ad the second year advertising number is what? $6,600 and we were looking at again, around $2,000. Bailey: Right. Vanderhoef: Where are you looking at? Lehman: It's on page 14 and 15 of the new information we have tonight. The original application indicated an amount for promotion and advertising, which appeared to be way too low, and the information that we have today, and has been submitted this afternoon relative to advertising and promotion, I think is far more realistic in terms of what they're attempting to do. Bailey: And additionally they've outlined a more extensive advertising and promotion, mentioning some of the things we discussed verbally in the meeting. I think this is helpful. Thank you. Lehman: The Economic Development Committee had recommended approval of their request, subject to the written receipt of this information that we have tonight, and if that information was acceptable to us, so that's why we have it on the agenda. Elliott: Steve, can they come back to you to discuss, in other words, there's marketing, that part of marketing is advertising, and there's promotion, and there is a number of things that can be done. Can they come back to you and you can provide some suggestions, some observations. Nasby: We're always available to provide technical assistance to the applicants. Our area of expertise isn't necessarily marketing, but we can point them the direction of the Small Business Development Center, Institute for Social and Economic Development, and RSVP, Retired Senior Volunteer Service - there are some professionals. . . Elliott: The City's involvement can be on-going, as opposed to stopping here. Nasby: It traditionally does stop here. We work with the applicants. Bailey: And I think one of the things that really interested us in this business is also a different sort of restaurant, ethnic, falafel, north side neighborhood, it seemed to be a nice fit, something different for the community, so we were excited about that. Elliott: Because it is a nitch. This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Iowa City City Council meeting of July 6, 2004. .~. -_.- -..- -- ,..- ....--.--.-....-..-- --- ----- #15 Page 19 Lehman: That's right, and also they're investing $30,000 in their fund, to the project. They're requesting a $25,000 5-year loan at 4% interest, which we thought was agreeable. Are there any questions for the applicant, or the Economic Development Committee, or comments? Champion: Well I think it's a good location and there's always been restaurants there, and people go there to eat. Lehman: We wanted to get it on tonight's agenda because I think it's imperative, at least fi-om my perspective, that this be open when the kids get back, and I think they're very close to being able to put this together before the fall semester starts, which is why it appears to be somewhat hurried, that's because it is. Vanderhoef: Well, this is the second time around for bringing this application, and it had to do with them losing their location that they had planned on using, with the first proposal. And so they've had to look, so they've been wanting to get started... Lehman: I think this is the third location that they've been looking at. Other discussion? Roll call. Motion carries 6 to 0; Wilburn abstaining. Good luck to you. This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Iowa City City Council meeting of July 6, 2004. .". ---. _........->...- ..---...--.--.--.......--.-...---- #16 Page 20 ITEM 16 ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES Lehman: (reads vacancies) This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Iowa City City Council meeting of July 6, 2004. .~ --~. .-'..........."-..- ..,.....-.-,----..--...--,.-.. #18 Page 21 ITEM 18 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION Lehman: Regenia, would you like to be first tonight? Bailey: Sure. I had the opportunity to attend the choir concert a couple weeks ago. The choir is Iowa City's gay/lesbian!bisexualltransgender choir, and they will be heading off to Montreal to represent Iowa in a concert and a conference, in a couple weeks. I just wanted to wish them every success, and I'm proud that they are representing our community and our region as they sing. They never sounded better no it was a really good concert, and I appreciate the work that they're doing, and the hard work that they did to raise the funds to go to Montreal. So, good luck, have fun, sing well. Wilburn: Just congratulations to the Jazz Fest Committee, Mr. Grismore, despite the weather. A lot of good music was heard, and Iowa City hung in there with the rain. So.. .groups fÌom all over, and some youth groups that were really good. Congratulations, Mr. Gabe Medd, nice job improvising there, and welcome. Our guest from Iowa State University, Amber (can't hear), tonight. Vanderhoef: I have nothing tonight. Lehman: Okay. Mike? O'Donnell: Steve, any idea how many people attended fireworks? Atkins: No. O'Dounell: It was tremendously attended out there, and once again they were really good. Atkins: You can say any number you want, Mike. No one will argue with you. (laughter) Vanderhoef: You can see them from the top of the hill, over at First A venue and Tudor. You can just sit in your lawn chair out there and watch. Lehman: Now she tells us. Connie? Champion: Nothing. Lehman: Bob? Elliott: Got a few things. First just to add on to what Ross said, my understanding, the Iowa City Jazz Festival is now one of the Top 10 Jazz This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Iowa City City Council meeting of July 6, 2004. .- --., -,,,.., ---------....---.- ...---~~._~------_.,.- #18 Page 22 Festivals in the entire country, and while we're thinking about marketing Iowa City, this really markets Iowa City in such a positive and such an energetic way. It's just a great thing. I really like it. Second item, two different people have contacted me about the great work done by the street repair crews. They both reported giant potholes in fi-ont of their houses and they got back to me and said "You know I couldn't believe how fast they were done, how well they were done" so it's nice to get some good news every so often. I am asking the Council tonight, that I'd like to have a pre-budget priority setting, before we ask the City Manager to come back to us with a preliminary budget, and that's got to be a massive undertaking. I think he should hear from the Council what our priorities are. For instance, I said I think in the first month I was here, my number one priority is a fire station and staff on the north side. I would also like to have some data that the Council could consider as to whether the staffing for police and fire is appropriate. Some basis on which to make those decisions. I think those are very important decisions, and we should have some data on which to make those decisions. I think that the final note is I was reading a guest opinion in the paper, and the person writing it had some things to say about Coralville that I thought were not entirely flattering. One thing was said Coralville's idea is to grow into a big suburb ofIowa City. I'll let Coralville respond to some of the other things, but Coralville to me has never been a suburb ofIowa City, never will be a suburb. They are a very good neighbor. They are a vibrant, growing city. I'll leave it at that. Champion: That just means they've come into their own now, when they have a bad editorial. They've grown up. (laughter) Lehman: Okay, Ijust have two things. On the 15th, there is a recognition event for the (TAPE ENDS) area, and I will be there in attendance, and I think Ross will be there. Also, that evening there is a meeting of the Airport Commission, and I have asked Ross ifhe would like to accompany me to the Airport Commission meeting to see ifthere are questions that we can answer for the Airport Commission, relative to this referendum issue that is going to be on our agenda in August. And I suspect that we will have some interesting discussions, so I appreciate if together we can, I think that we certainly.. .certainly Steve's memo was very informative. They will be discussing this at their meeting and making some sort of recommendation to Council so if we can answer any questions for them, it would be a benefit, we'll be glad to do it. Steve? Atkins: Nothing, sir. Lehman: Eleanor? Marian? Do we have a motion to adjourn? This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Iowa City City Council meeting of July 6, 2004. .~ _____n__ _ __---._ n.. __~__ ------~.-...---------_..~._- ._---_.~-------_._-- #18 Page 23 Bailey: So moved. Wilburn: Second. Lehman: All in favor? Opposed? Meeting is adjourned. Thank you. This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the Iowa City City Council meeting of July 6, 2004. .,... .-.- -,-,.~._.. - ,..--. . '..,---".-.-- .--.---...'.---..