HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-07-11 Minutes numbered (2) City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 20, 1995
To:
Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re:
Council Work Session, July 11, 1995 - 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Mayor Horowitz presiding. Council present: Horowitz, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigoff,
Throgmorton. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin, Boothroy, Schmadeke,
Dollman, Logsden, Fowler, Yucuis. Tapes: 95-79, Side 2; 95-83, All; 95-84, All.
SEATS CONTRACT: Reel 95-79, Side 2
City Manager Atkins and Transit and Parking Director Fowler presented information and
responded to Council questions.
Council decided to hold public discussion on July 18 regarding the SEATS contract. Cduncil
requested that a press release be sent out announcing the public discussion.-
Baker inquired about variable transit rates and parking permit structures.
Staff Action: Separate agenda item for discussion on next agenda pdor to action. (Fowler.)
LAND USE - WATER PLANT SITE (SCIENCE CENTER):
Reel 95-79, Side 2~0 ~
Jim Larew, representing the iowa City Science Center, requested that the water plant site be
considered as a site for the Science Center.
PCD Director Franklin and City Manager Atkins presented information.
Majority of Council expressed an interest in pursuing the concept of locating a science cent.er
at the water plant site.
Staff Action: Continue work in preparation of a land use plan and other development
considerations at water treatment plant site. (Atkins.)
TASK FORCE - HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES:
Reel 95-83, Side 1 ~0 ~.~
HIS Director Boothroy presented information regarding the HiS task force.
Council directed Boothroy to proceed with the proposal to establish a service quality task force
as outlined in Boothroy's June 13 memo. Boothroy noted that he will establish the task force
in September.
Staff Action: Housing Inspection Quality Task Force to be established in September,
(Boothroy.)
Staff Action:
CENSUS:
City Manager Atkins and City Clerk Karr presented information.
WATER/VVASTEWATER RATE ANALYSIS/DNR REVISED SCHEDULE: Reel 95-83, Side 1
City Manager Atkins and Finance Director Yucuis presented information.
Majority of Council agreed to phase-in the water project with cash accumulation.
In response to Council, Throgmorton stated he will wdte out his ~)roposal to hire an independent
consultant and to adopt a water impact fee and forward the proposal to Council.
DNR REVISED SCHEDULE CORRESPONDENCE. Kubby asked that emphasis be placed up
front in the letter and cleady state that Iowa City wants to fulfill environmental quality obligations
within the financial capability of this community.
Novick requested that page 2 of "combined construction related activities" be spelled out to
explain whether it is water or wastewater.
Staff Action: Direct revised schedule proposal to DNR in accordance with Council
discussion/direction. (Atkins.)
LIGHTING ENHANCEMENT - PARKING RAMPS: Reel 95-83, Side 2
City Manager Atkins and Parking and Transit Director Fowler presented information.
Council directed staff to pmcaed with parking romp lighting, feature painting, and incorporating
reflective art into the structures.
Meeting with Shive-Hattery on July 21 for design. (Fowler.)
Reel 95-84, Side 1
Majority of Council directed staff to proceed with the special census. Arkins stated staff will
prepare further information for Council.
CEMETERY UPDATE: Reel 95-84, Side 1
Council noted a park and cemetery tour was scheduled on Wednesday.
COUNCIL TIME: Reel 95-84, Side 1
City Clerk Karr reminded Council that a special formal meeting is scheduled July 27,
1995, 7:30 a.m. and a Council executive session is scheduled July 18, 1995, 6:30 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.