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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-02-05 Council minutes City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: February 13, 2001 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Budget Work Session, February 5, 2001,4:00 PM in Council Chambers Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab (4:05), Vanderhoef Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Helling, O'Malley, Mansfield, Karr, Nasby Tapes: 01-15, Both Sides A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's office. Budqet Review City Manager Atkins reported that the letters had gone out to the Police Department (Animal Shelter), and Planning Department (Historic Preservation regarding staffing requests; and the School District (Family Resource Center) as directed by Council at their January 30 budget session and were included in the Council packet. In response to Council the City Manager clarified that a letter will be sent to the Parks & Recreation Department concerning the Naturalist position. The City Manager stated that there was $4200 available monies due to changes made by Council in the community events budgeting from the January 30 budget session. Riverside Seatincl Directed the City Manager to proceed creating a Capital Improvement Project not to exceed $200,000, with the City's share set at $106,000. Aid To Agencies Council Member Wilburn left the room due to a conflict of interest. Two proposals were distributed representing funding from Council Member Kanner and Council Member Vanderhoef. Both Council Members presented their proposals. After discussion a majority of Council agreed to accept the proposal submitted by Council Member Vanderhoef which included: · Funding no new agencies this fiscal year Budget Work Session February 5, 2001 Page 2 · Appropriate same level of funding as previous year ($455,500) · Appropriate same level of contingency fund as previous year ($10,000) Council Member Wilburn returned to the room. Misc. Budqet Issues 1. (Page 3 of 37) In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Manager reported that funding for the curb ramp program would remain at $100,000. City Mgr. Atkins stated the proposal was to eliminate GO funding and use road use tax. 2. Council Member Kanner indicated his desire to divert funding from police officers and fund the Natural Resources Manager requested by the Parks and Recreation Department; increase aid to agencies funding; increase parking fees higher than proposed and direct that money to public transportation; add additional transit routes; budget in money from Airport General Levy; allocate half the amount requested for Broadband radio infrastructure; take some money from economic development; talk about delaying Captain Irish/Scott to Rochester; delay Mormon Trek 2-3 years; and requested the budget reflect the potential gain by selling the University the water plant property. After discussion a majority of Council were not interested in discussing the items further at this time. 3. Council Member Pfab suggested utilization of economic development funds for increasing the availability of high quality childcare. 4. In response to Mayor Lehman, the City Manager clarified that the proposal to discontinue the free downtown shuttle in summer (June, July, August) is budget neutral in that funds saved would be shifted to three other routes (reducing the eastside loop and making the eastside loop and westside loop match; reestablishing half hour service for Oakcrest and Towncrest routes). After discussion, a majority of Council requested staff research the impact of charging 25 cents for the shuttle instead of discontinuing service, and impact on federal dollars with a potential decrease in ridership. Council Member Kanner suggesting expanding the route out a block or two as well. Staff will report back. Budget Work Session February 5, 2001 Page 3 5. Council Member Vanderhoef raised concerned regarding the funding of Public Art from bonding rather than the General Fund, and suggested placing additional allocations on hold until the funding can be supported from the General Fund. Majority of Council agreed to leave a proposed. 6. Council Member Pfab indicated he would be leaving the meeting at 5:30 and would return at 6:30 PM. * 7. In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Manager updated Council on the EPA stormwater permitting procedure, federal law requirements, and the time line of three years to accomplish the intended goal. Kanner suggested the possibility of paying back the General Obligation bond with revenue bonds. 8. The City Manager stated Council has a resolution on their February 6 agenda calling a public hearing for February 20 on the City budget. A vote is scheduled for Council's March 5 special meeting. Budget work session adjourned 5:40 PM. Budget Work Session / 5, 2001 ,," Pac / 5. Gouncil 3f raised concerned regarding the funding of Public bonding rather than the General Fund, and suggested placin/ additi, hold until the funding can be supported from the / General Fund. iority of Council agreed to leave a proposed. //' 6. Council ~dicated he would be leaving the meeting at ! would return at 6:30 7. In response to Council er Kanner, the City Manager upd~ the EPA stormwater Ic arocedure, federal law rec and the time line of three years ~lish the intended goal. 8. The City Manager stated Council a resolution on the 'y 6 agenda calling a public hearing for February on the City bul A vote is scheduled for Council's March 5 leering. Budget work session adjourned 5:40 PM.