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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 16, 2001
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 16, 2000, 5:00 PM in Council Chambers
Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, DHkes, Karr, Grosvenor, Matthews, Schoon, Severson, Boothroy, Schoon,
Winkelhake
Tapes: 01-06, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda Item #11 - RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR CABLE TV) City Clerk Karr noted
the revised resolution distributed.
2. In response to Champion, the City Atty. and Mayor reported that the Elks had not responded
to the letter from the City Mgr. outlining possible suggestions to their concerns regarding
safety issues surrounding the Elks golf course and peninsula development, and the City has
invited the Elks to set up an appointment to sit down and discuss the matter.
3. (Agenda item #6 - PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS) In response to Kanner, the City Mgr.
stated PCD Dir. Franklin would be available later to answer questions regarding zoning
matters.
ALCOHOL ISSUES (IP1 of January 11 Info Packet)
City Arty. Dilkes and Asst. City Arty. Matthews summarized their memo. Police Chief
Winkelhake present for discussion. After discussion Council directed staff to incorporate
language prohibiting alcoholic beverages as prizes; prohibiting the dispensing of alcohol directly
into a person's mouth; and clarifying that violation of any City ordinance relating to alcohol will
serve as grounds for suspension or revocation. Council agreed to schedule a public discussion
on the proposed ordinances for February 6.
STAFF ACTION: Revisions distributed January 25 in Council packet, notice prepared for
publication and item prepared for inclusion on February 6 agenda. (Dilkes)
Council Work Session
January 16, 2001
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FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Youth and Family Development Coordinator Joan Vanden Berg and Iowa City Community
School District Supt. Lane Plugge presented information (referencing November 13 letter to CM
previously distributed in 12/7 info packet).
STAFF ACTION: Discuss with budget issues. (Atkins)
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council agreed not to meet on February 19 (President's Day) and to combine the work
session with the formal meeting on February 20. Staff will schedule the start time of the
work session after more information is received on items to be discussed.
2. Mayor Lehman stated he would be out of town for the March 6 formal meeting. Council will
consider rescheduling that meeting, noting the importance of a full Council for voting on the
budget.
Meeting Adjourned 6:40 PM.