HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-02-13 Council minutes
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRRUARY 13, 2006
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr,
Franklin. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 06-08, Side 2; 06-23, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Day - February 14, 2006, Gary
Strank, Volunteer Program Manager for VA Hospital accepting; Preucil School Faculty and
Staff Appreciation Day - February 14, 2006, Jeff Edberg, Preucil Board President accepting;
Sertoma's Freedom Week - February 12-18, 2006, Ted Halm accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Robert Lucas
Elementary students: Morgan Burden, Megan Ringen, and Alannah Walterhouse. Council
Member Elliott reported on a recent visit to Robert Lucas and how impressed he was with
administration and teachers.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: January 17, Special Council Work Session; January 23, Special Council
Work Session; January 23, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; January 24,
Special Council Work Session; January 25, Special Council Work Session (2); January
30, Special Council Work Session; January 31, Special Council Work Session.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Planning
and Zoning Commission - January 5, 2006; Human Rights Commission - November
22,2005; Telecommunications Commission - November 28,2005; Housing &
Community Development Commission - November 17, 2005; Historic Preservation
Commission - November 10, 2005; Public Library - December 15, 2005; Public Art
Advisory Committee - January 5, 2006; Planning and Zoning Commission - January
19,2006; Board of Appeals - January 9,2006.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Westside Cafe, Inc., dba Bob's Your Uncle Pizza
Cafe, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Westside Cafe, Inc.,
dba Bob's Your Uncle Pizza Cafe, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Liquor License for
EI Ranchero, Inc., dba EI Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr.; Class
C Liquor License for Mike & Marty Enterprises, Inc., dba Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 E.
Washington Street; Class C Beer Permit for Cigarette Outlet, Inc., dba Cigarette Outlet
#18, 1901 Broadway St. #3.; Class C Liquor License for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc.,
dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Brothers of
Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; Special Class C
Liquor License for Cottage of Iowa City, Inc., dba Cottage Bakery & Cafe, 14 S. Linn
St.; Class C Liquor License for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo-James, 118 E. Washington St.;
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Outdoor Service Area for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo-James, 118 E. Washington St.; Class C
Liquor License for Grimoore, Inc., dba Speakeasy, 171 Hwy 1 W.
Outdoor Service Area for Grimoore, Inc., dba Speakeasy, 171 Hwy 1 W.; Class C
Liquor License for Iowa City Yacht Club, LLC, dba Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn
SI.#10. Class C Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc. #950,
2530 Westwinds Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #3,1201 N.
Dodge St. Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore #1
and Regal Liquor, 1720 Waterfront Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba
Hy-Vee Food Store #2,812 S. First Ave.; RES. 06-24, ISSUE DANCE PERMITS to
Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St. and
Grimoore, Inc., dba Speakeasy, 171 Hwy 1 W.; RES. 06-25, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE
PERMIT to Water B, Inc., dba Studio 13, 13 S. Linn SI.
Motions. Approve disbursements in the amount of $11 ,881 ,401.75 for the
period of December 1 through December 31,2005 as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 06-26, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO
DISCUSS THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY
1,2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007, THE PROPOSED THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL
PLAN, AND ALSO THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2010; RES. 06-27, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
FEBRUARY 28,2006 ON THE PROPOSED RATE AMENDMENT FOR ALL
PARKING GARAGES, LOTS, PARKING METERS AND MONTHLY PARKING
PERMITS; RES. 06-28, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for February 28,2006 ON
THE PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE 2006 PARKING GARAGE MAINTENANCE PROJECT, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING SAID
PLANS TO BE PUT ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 06-29, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE LODGE, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 06-30, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES SECOND ADDITION,
AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE; RES. 06-31, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER
LUBIN TRUST, AND TENANT MOTIF, L TO. D/B/A BO-JAMES, FOR A SIDEWALK
CAFE; RES. 06-32, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE
OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER
WILLIAM AND HELEN BYINGTON, AND TENANT LITTLE DONKEYS, INC. D/B/A
PANCHERO'S MEXICAN GRILL, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 06-33,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
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RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER EVELYN M.
OAKES, AND TENANT KLDP, INC. D/B/A ONE TWENTY SIX, FOR A SIDEWALK
CAFE; RES. 06-34, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE
OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER
MARC MOEN, AND TENANT STARBUCKS CORPORATION, D/B/A STARBUCKS
COFFEE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 06-35, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER LAURENCE SHORT, ET AL, AND TENANT
TROPICAL CHILL, INC., D/B/A BALDY'S WRAPS, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES.
06-36, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER 120
BUILDING CO., AND TENANT VITO'S OF IOWA CITY, INC., D/B/A VITO'S, FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 06-37, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL
PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM HY-VEE, INC. D/B/A
DRUG TOWN; RES. 06-38, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY
AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM AMERICAN DRUG STORES, INC.,
D/B/A OSCO DRUG; RES. 06-39, TO AMEND A MONEY PURCHASE PLAN TO
PERMIT LOANS.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on both sides of Taft Speedway; Acting JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installing two YIELD signs on Iowa River Corridor Trail
at Taft Speedway; Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install NO
MOTOR VEHICLES sign on Iowa River Corridor Trail west of the dog park parking
area; Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removing ROAD CLOSED
and ROAD CLOSED AHEAD signs at west end of Foster Road; Supporting letters for
Community Events Funding Requests for FY2007 from Marcy Rosenbaum,
(Previously distributed at January 30 work session letters from Keith Ruff; Donald G.
Thompson; Greg Dirks; JP Claussen); ICMB letters from Angela Reams, Mary
Khowassah, Jim Clayton, Brian Flynn, Leah Cohen; Kathy Leohr regarding Drinking by
high school and college students; Mary Ann Miller regarding Property Tax Increase
[staff response included); Steve Radosevich regarding Public Safety; Pamela
Patenaude regarding FY2006 Allocations; Karen Kubby regarding Citizens summary
of the budget; June Braverman regarding Market considerations for funding to the
Senior Center; Cheryl Allen regarding Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program [Staff
response included]; Maria Duarte regarding Historic District gutter concern; Alan Nagel
regarding Chronic wasting disease; Bob Higgins regarding South Linn & Court Streets
[Staff response included]; Mike Josephson regarding Tree branch claim; Sarah Harvey
regarding University of Arizona school project [staff response included]; Vershawn
Ashanti Young regarding Racism; Bonnie Penno regarding Neighborhood Watch; Jim
Walters regarding Wal-Mart; Jeffrey Fields regarding Support for a Johnson County
Human Rights Ordinance; Eric Nurnberg, International Association of Firefighters
regarding Local 610: Fire Department Budget Concerns [Distributed at 2/9/06 Budget
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Work Session]; Lauren Hughes regarding Speaking Request; Joy Smith and David
Rust: Central District Plan.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey noted the setting of the public hearing on the budget for February 28.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Andy Stoll, 412 Bayard St., supported funding for Summer of Arts in the FY07 budget.
Cokie Ikerd, Director of the Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program, updated Council on the
program. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Cokie
Ikerd. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for February 28 on
an ordinance rezoning 9.72-acres of land located west of Foster Road from Interim
Development-Residential (ID-RS) to Planned Development Housing-Low Density Single-Family
(OPD-5) (Elk Run). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for February 28 on a
resolution to annex a 0.35-acre property located on Camp Cardinal Road. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 1.02 acres from Low Density
Single-Family Residential (RS-5) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for property
located at 3405 Rochester Avenue (Olde Towne Village). The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance rezoning 1.02 acres from
Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone
for property located at 3405 Rochester Avenue (Olde Towne Village), be given first vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present. .
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that ORD. 06-4196, REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 10.41 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
ZONE (RS-5) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAYILOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE (OSAlRS-5) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF HIGHWAY 218
AND SOUTH OF MELROSE AVENUE (Galway Hills Part Four) be passed and adopted.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-40, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to defer to February 28 a resolution
approving the final plat of Galway Hills subdivision Part Four, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to February 28 a resolution
approving the final plat of JJR Davis Fourth Addition, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a lease agreement with Leading Edge Enterprises, L.L.C. dlbla New York NY
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deli for the lease of the ground floor commercial space in the Iowa City Public Library
building. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-41, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
LEADING EDGE ENTERPRISES, L.L.C. D/B/A NEW YORK NY DELI FOR THE LEASE OF
THE GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE IN THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BUILDING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A hearing was held on a resolution assessing a $300.00 Civil Penalty against Dan's
Short Stop Corp., pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) (2005) The following
individuals appeared: Asst. Johnson County Atty. Andy Chappell; Karmen and Dan Glasgow,
owners of Dan's Short Stop. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to accept
correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. .
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-42, ASSESSING A
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST DAN'S SHORT STOP CORP. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A hearing was held on a resolution assessing a $300.00 Civil Penalty against Kum &
Go LC, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) (2005). Asst. Johnson County Atty. Andy
Chappell appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-43, ASSESSING A $300.00
CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST KUM & GO LC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Asst. Johnson County Atty. Andy Chappell stated the City Clerk had received payment
and a signed waiver of hearing so no hearing would be necessary. Moved by Bailey,
seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-44, ACCEPTING A WAIVER OF RIGHT TO
HEARING AND PAYMENT OF A $1500 CIVIL PENALTY FROM HARTIG DRUG COMPANY
D/B/A HARTIG DRUG STORE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES.06-45, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR THE
SYCAMORE GREENWAY TRAIL AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Correia, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion. Nays: Elliott.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-46, REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 05-216 AND ADOPTING A NEW PERMIT SYSTEM FOR SOLID WASTE
CONTAINERS IN THE DOWNTOWN ALLEYS INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR
APPLICATION, ISSUANCE, DURATION, INSPECTION, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION,
REMOVAL, FEES, AND INSURANCE. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-47, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD
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EXTENSION - WILLOW CREEK TO OLD HIGHWAY 218 PROJECT to Iowa Bridge &
Culvert LC for $3,535,397.98. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-48, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE CEDAR RAPIDS AIRPORT
COMMISSION ON BEHALF OF THE EASTERN IOWA AIRPORT TO RENDER
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE WHEN NEEDED ON A RECIPROCAL BASIS. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-49, APPROVING THE
SETTLEMENT OF IMMINENT LITIGATION with Primus Telecommunications for termination
of a lease agreement for space in the Public Library. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor announced the current vacancies: New - Planning & Zoning Commission to
fill two (2) five-year terms May 1, 2006 - May 1, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2006.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on boards and commissions:
Airport Commission to fill a six-year term March 1, 2006 - March 1, 2012; Airport Zoning Brd
of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2006; Airport Zoning
Commission to fill a six-year term January 1,2006 - December 31,2011; Civil Service
Commission to fill a four-year term April 3, 2006 - April 5, 2010; Historic Preservation
Commission for four vacancies (1) At-Large, (1) Woodlawn, (1) East College St, (1) College
Green, to fill three-year terms March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009; Telecommunications
Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms March 13, 2006 - March 13, 2009.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 22,2006.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to appoint John Staley, 314 Beldon
Avenue, to the Airport Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 1, 2010. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion to appoint the following to the Youth
Advisory Commission: four appointments for Two Year Terms, January 1,2006 - December
31, 2007, (Two persons age 15 to 17) Audrey Keranen and Sarah Ziegenhorn; (Two persons
age 18 to 21) Maison Bleam and Jacqueline Stubbers. Three Appointments for one Year
Terms - January 1, 2006 - December 31 , 2006, (Two persons age 15 to 17) Subha
Subramanian and Elyse Abboud Kamps; (One person age 18 to 21) Michael Nelson.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Elliott stated he felt that the $409,000 spent on hired sharpshooters
for deer control and stated he wished a less expensive way could be found and the money
spent on public safety.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey stated her support for the measures being used for deer control,
noting that costs can't always be measured in dollars.
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Council Member Vanderhoef thanked cable television crews who taped the Capital
Improvements Program (CIP) on January 25, and encouraged citizens to watch the reruns of
the discussion for insight into visions and projects in the coming years.
Council Member O'Donnell stated agreed that $409,000 was extreme for deer control.
Council Member Champion agreed with comments made by Mayor Pro tem Bailey
regarding deer control.
Council Member Correia thanked Public Works Director Fosse for showing her around
various public works sites.
Mayor Wilburn reported he and Mayor Pro tem Bailey represented the City in the
delegation from the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City corridor traveling to Washington, D.C.;
thanked Senators Grassley and Harkin and Congressmen Leach and Nussle for spending
time with the delegation. Mayor Pro tem Bailey noted there would be lots of opportunities for
collaboration. Mayor Wilburn also congratulated Council Member Vanderhoef on being
named President elect for the Iowa League of Cities.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting at 8:00 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all cil Membe~~
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
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Date: January 24, 2006
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Budget Work Session, January 17, 2006, 6:05PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG Representative: Schreiber
Staff: Atkins, Helling, O'Malley, Karr, Mansfield
Tapes: 06-03, Side 3; 06-05, Both Sides
(A complete transcription and materials distributed are available in the City Clerk's Office)
BUDGET OVERVIEW
The City Manager presented the FY07-09 budget review; reviewed expense and revenue
sources, notably the General Fund; taxable assessed values, existing and new construction;
building permit activity; general fund cash balance policy; cash balance policy, and; possibility if
buying down the tax rate; dropping emergency levy to drop taxes;
Council requested information on:
. 1) consequences on reducing the cash balance (at what point do we go to short term
borrowing; including inflation)
2) questioned the drop of hangar rental income at the airport
Copies were distributed (and used as overheads):
. Rollback History
. City of Iowa City Yearly Building Statistics
. City of Iowa City Residential Property Growth
. Rollback - Recent History
. % Increases, Rollbacks, Net
. City of Iowa City, Iowa Financial Plan for 2007-2009 (Page 21)
. Budget, Current 06, 07, 07 Amended
. Budget 07
. Memo from Chris O'Brien, Parking Manager re FY07 Rate Increases
Finance Director O'Malley and Budget Analyst Mansfield present for discussion.
Council Work Session
January 17, 2006
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(FLIP CHART)
BUDGET '07
Reserve - $%
Tax Rate Reduction
New Spending
One time
Reoccurring
Emergency Levy
At What Point - Short term borrowing - inflation
Airport Rents
Franchise Fees - case (Eleanor)
SCHEDULE
Monday, January 23, 5:30, Harvat Hall, Conference Board and work session
Tuesday, January 24, 9-3, Library, Goal Setting
Wednesday, January 25, 8:30-noon, CIP/Budget, Harvat Hall
Wednesday, January 25, 1-3PM, Joint Communications Center, Harvat Hall
Monday, January 30, 7PM, Harvat Hall, Boards/Commissions/Community Events
Tuesday, January 31, 9-Noon, Budget, Harvat Hall
Mayor Wilburn noted an agenda would be in the information packet Thursday from the facilitator
regarding the Tuesday goal setting session. City Clerk Karr reminded Council of the League
Legislative Day on February 1, and asked Council to let her know if she needed to make
reservations. February schedule reviewed:
February 13, combined work session and formal
February 27, special work session
February 28, special formal
February 1 Chamber banquet.
In response to Mayor Wilburn, Council Member Vanderhoef reported on the League leadership
visit to the State legislative and updated Council on the revised property tax bill; stated they had
been invited to present at the Senate Local Government Committee meeting on the League
priorities; and just received an invitation form the House to meet on priorities and the tax bill;
and a possible increase in the $25,000 threshold for project bidding.
Meeting adjourned 8:25 PM.
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Date: January 26, 2006
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 23, 2006, 5:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Correia, Champion, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG Representative: Schreiber
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse, Franklin
Tapes: 06-07, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items.
A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 13 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING
1.02 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) ZONE TO
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3405
ROCHESTER AVENUE. (REZ05-00024)
B. REZONING APPROXIMATELY 10.41 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RS-5) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY/LOW DENSITY SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (OSAlRS-5) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF
HIGHWAY 218 AND SOUTH OF MELROSE AVENUE. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
(Galway Hills, Part 4)
C. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF JJR DAVIS FOURTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
(SUB05-00027)
PCD Director Franklin stated the attorney for the applicant has requested deferral to February
13.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Commission - No applicants, readvertise
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - No applicants, readvertise
Airport Zoning Commission - No applicants, readvertise
Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board - Lisa Drahozal-Pooley
Housing and Community Development Commission - Yolanda Spears
Council Work Session
January 23, 2006
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item # 6 - Public hearing and resolution approving an amendment to a real estate contract
... United Action for Youth ... unit 1-C in Tower Place...) In response to Council Member
Elliott staff updated Council on the project and the use of the property.
2. (Item # 9 - Resolution awarding contract... Mormon Trek Boulevard Extension - Willow
Creek to Old Highway 218 Project) City Manager Atkins and Public Works Director Fosse
stated staff was requesting deferral to February 13th to all some property acquisition issues
be finalized.
3. (Consent Calendar item # 3e(2) - Resolution setting public hearing ... Iowa City's Housing
Authority Streamlined Annual Plan for fiscal year 2006 ...) In response to Council Member
Correia, staff said typically the supportive informative on public hearings are supplied to
Council at the time of the hearing.
4. (Consent Calendar item # 3e(1) - Resolution setting public hearing ... intent to enter into
lease agreement ... with Leading Edge Enterprises L.L.C. dba New York NY Deli for lease
of the ground floor commercial space ... Iowa City Public Library Building) In response to
Council Member Vanderhoef, the City Attorney stated information on the lease would be
included in the agenda packet at the time of the hearing, or suggested Library Director Craig
be contacted directly.
5. (Consent Calendar item # 3g(2) - Steve Fugate correspondence re restaurant oil collection)
Ass!. City Manager Helling and Public Works Director Fosse responded to questions.
6. (Consent Calendar # 3g(10) - Gina Peters correspondence re Johnson/Linn County
Leadership Group Meeting) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, Mayor Wilburn
stated he would be unable to attend the meeting scheduled for January 25th.
SNOW REMOVAL
Public Works Director Fosse presented a power point presentation regarding snow removal
efforts shared by Public Works and Parks.
. COUNCIL TIME
The Mayor suggested waiting until the formal meeting for any items.
Meeting adjourned 6:45 PM.
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk, For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040,
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 23, 2006
Iowa City City Council special meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None, Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr,
Franklin. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-08, Side 1.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Horace Mann
Elementary students: Sage Behr, Teara Richards, Alex Shinnick-Gordon.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: December 12, Special Council Work Session; January 4, Special Council
Formal Official and Complete; January 9, Special Council Work Session; January 10,
Special Council Formal Official and Complete; January 17, Special Council Formal
Official and Complete,
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Board of
Appeals - May 2, 2005; Board of Appeals - May 24, 2005; Public Art Advisory
Committee - December 1, 2005; Board of Adjustment - December 14, 2005; Planning
and Zoning Commission - December 15, 2005; Iowa City/Coralville Animal Care and
Adoption Center Advisory Board - October 19, 2005; Parks and Recreation
Commission - December 14, 2005; Senior Center Commission - December 27,2005;
Airport Commission - December 8, 2005; Police Citizens Review Board - December
13, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Special Class C Liquor License for USIAM, Inc., dba Thai Flavors, 340 E
Burlington SI.; Special Class C Liquor License for Sylvia Venuto, dba Venuto's World
Bistro, 115 E College SI.; Class C Liquor License for Mike & Marty Enterprises, Inc"
dba Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 E. Washington SI.; Class B Liquor License for
Ackerman Investment Co., dba Quality Inn & Suites, Highlander Conference Center,
2525 N Dodge SI.; Class E Liquor License for Supervalu, Inc" dba Cub Foods, 855
Hwy 1 West; RES. 06-17, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT for Ackerman Investment
Co., dba Quality Inn & Suites, Highlander Conference Center, 2525 N Dodge SI.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $7,526,988.63 for the period
of November 1 through November 30, 2005 as recommended by the Finance Director.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES, 06-18, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
FEBRUARY 13, 2006 REGARDING THE INTENT TO ENTER INTO A LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH LEADING EDGE ENTERPRISES, L.L,C. D/B/A NEW YORK NY
DELI FOR THE LEASE OF THE GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE IN THE
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING; RES, 06-19, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR MARCH 21, 2006 ON THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S
STREAMLINED ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 AND DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING.
Resolutions: RES. 06-20, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
Complete Description
January 23, 2006
Page 2
IMPROVEMENTS FOR VILLAGE GREEN - PART XX, AND DECLARING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Correspondence: Dennis Kowalski regarding Property Rights; Steve Fugate
regarding Restaurant oil collection; Kirt Sickels regarding Salute to Hospitalized
Veterans; Jacob Shultz regarding Increase growth on the east side of Iowa City;
Sophia Magill regarding Cultural Advocacy Day & Great Places Workshops; Amadi
Walker regarding Stepping Up Project [Staff response included]; Kimberly Sanders
regarding Public Meetings [Staff response included]; Drew Henning regarding Human
Rights Commission [Staff response included]; Jane Downer regarding Iowa City
Assessors Office and Johnson County Assessors Office consolidation; Gina Peters
regarding Johnson/Linn County Public Leadership Group Meeting.
The Mayor repeated the public hearings as set. Affirmative roll vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mark Ginsberg appeared urging support of the funding request for Summer of the Arts.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for February 13 on
an ordinance rezoning 1.02 acres from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) Zone to
Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for property located at 3405 Rochester Avenue. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance rezoning approximately
10.41 acres from Low Density Single-Family Residential Zone (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas
Overlay/Low Density Single-Family Residential Zone (OSAlRS-5) for property located east of
Highway 218 and south of Melrose Avenue (Galway Hills, Part Four), be given second vote.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Bailey, to defer to February 13 a resolution approving
the final plat of JJR Davis Fourth Addition, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving of an amendment to a real estate
contract - installments between the City of Iowa City and United Action for Youth for
Condominium Unit 1-C in Tower Place and parking. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-21, APPROVING OF AN
AMENDMENT TO A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT -INSTALLMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1-C IN
TOWER PLACE AND PARKING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-22, NAMING THE
PENINSULA PARKLAND AREA "PENINSULA PARK". Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-23, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET /
SAND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - NAPOLEON LANE TO SYCAMORE STREET PROJECT
to Metro Pavers for $1 ,396,068.73. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Elliott, to defer to February 13 a resolution awarding
contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for
construction of the Mormon Trek Boulevard Extension - Willow Creek to Old Highway 218
Complete Description
January 23, 2006
Page 3
project. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to grant a 45-day extension to the
Police Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on
Complaint #05-03. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to grant a 30-day extension to the
Police Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on
Complaint #05-04. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to approve a tentative agreement between
the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Association of Professional Firefighters. IAFF, Local
#610. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
The Mayor announced current vacancies: New: Airport Commission to fill a six-year
term March 1,2006 - March 1,2012; Civil Service Commission to fill a four-year term April
3, 2006 - April 5, 2010; Historic Preservation Commission to fill four vacancies for three-year
terms March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009; Telecommunications Commission to fill two
vacancies for three-year terms March 13, 2006 - March 13, 2009. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 22,2006.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to appoint Dee Vanderhoef to the East
Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) to fill the unexpired term of Ross Wilburn
ending 12/31/07; and that Mayor Wilburn continue to serve on the Iowa City/Coralville Sports
Authority ending 12/31/07. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to appoint Lisa Drahozal-Pooley, 1133
Briar Drive, to the Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board to fill a three-year term
January 1,2006 - December 31,2008. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Mayor Wilburn abstained due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro tem Bailey now
presiding. Moved by Correia, seconded by Elliott, to appoint Yolanda Spears, 1009 Dover
Street, to the Housing and Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired term
ending September 1, 2006. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0/1, Wilburn abstaining. Mayor Wilburn now presiding.
The Mayor noted the following vacancies will be readvertised: Airport Commission to
fill an unexpired term ending March 1, 2010; Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment to fill an
unexpired term ending December 31,2006; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term
January 1,2006 - December 31,2011.
Council Member Elliott requested that the Fire Chief and Police Chief be scheduled for
an upcoming budget work session to discuss their requests for additional personnel. Majority
agreed.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey asked if Summer of the Arts would be presenting information at
the community events hearing January 30. City Clerk Karr stated that a letter had been sent
notifying them of the procedure; announced that a Non-Profit Management Academy would
be held February 16 with a scheduled presentation on "Grant Writing" by Ron Mirror.
Interested individuals may call 337-2145.
Council Member Elliott stated he was saddened to learn of the departure of University
of Iowa President David Skorton.
Complete Description
January 23, 2006
Page 4
Council Member Vanderhoef reminded citizens of the council budget work sessions
and that they were open to the public, and requested that the Capital Improvement
Presentation on Wednesday be televised.
Council Member O'Donnell noted the budget included a bus stop on Scott Blvd.; and
wished University of Iowa President Skorton best wishes on his new challenge.
Council Member Correia reported on a visit to Lucas Elementary School and
discussion on starting of a Family Resource Center.
Council Member O'Donnell requested a work session on renewal of the Mid-American
franchise. A majority of Council requested the item be scheduled after the budget is finalized.
City Atty. Dilkes stated a memo on the Des Moines franchise fee lawsuit will be distributed
Wednesday morning.
Mayor Wilburn congratulated President Skorton on his new position and stated he had
emailed the Mayor of Ithaca (New York) to let her know what a treat they are in for.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 7:25 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/23/06
Iowa City City Council special meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Horace Mann
Elementary students: Sage Behr, Teara Richards, Alex Shinnick-Gordon.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: December 12, Special Council Work Session; January 4, Special Council
Formal Official and Complete; January 9, Special Council Work Session; January 10,
Special Council Formal Official and Complete; January 17, Special Council Formal
Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Board of
Appeals - May 2, 2005; Board of Appeals - May 24, 2005; Public Art Advisory
Committee - December 1,2005; Board of Adjustment - December 14, 2005; Planning
and Zoning Commission - December 15, 2005; Iowa City/Coralville Animal Care and
Adoption Center Advisory Board - October 19, 2005; Parks and Recreation
Commission - December 14, 2005; Senior Center Commission - December 27,2005;
Airport Commission - December 8, 2005; Police Citizens Review Board - December
13, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Special Class C Liquor License for Thai Flavors, 340 E Burlington St.;
Special Class C Liquor License for Venuto's World Bistro, 115 E College St.; Class C
Liquor License for Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 E. Washington St.; Class B Liquor
License for Quality Inn & Suites, Highlander Conference Center, 2525 N Dodge St.;
Class E Liquor License for Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1 West; RES. 06-17, TO ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT for Quality Inn & Suites, Highlander Conference Center, 2525 N
Dodge St.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $7,526,988.63 for the period
of November 1 through November 30, 2005 as recommended by the Finance Director.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 06-18, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
FEBRUARY 13, 2006 REGARDING THE INTENT TO ENTER INTO A LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH LEADING EDGE ENTERPRISES, L.L.C. D/B/A NEW YORK NY
DELI FOR THE LEASE OF THE GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE IN THE
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING; RES. 06-19, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR MARCH 21, 2006 ON THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S
STREAMLINED ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 AND DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING.
Resolutions: RES. 06-20, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
Official Actions
January 23, 2006
Page 2
IMPROVEMENTS FOR VILLAGE GREEN - PART XX, AND DECLARING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Correspondence: Dennis Kowalski regarding Property Rights; Steve Fugate
regarding Restaurant oil collection; Kirt Sickels regarding Salute to Hospitalized
Veterans; Jacob Shultz regarding Increase growth on the east side of Iowa City;
Sophia Magill regarding Cultural Advocacy Day & Great Places Workshops; Amadi
Walker regarding Stepping Up Project [Staff response included]; Kimberly Sanders
regarding Public Meetings [Staff response included]; Drew Henning regarding Human
Rights Commission [Staff response included]; Jane Downer regarding Iowa City
Assessors Office and Johnson County Assessors Office consolidation; Gina Peters
regarding Johnson/Linn County Public Leadership Group Meeting.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mark Ginsberg appeared urging support of the funding request for Summer of the Arts.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for February 13 on an ordinance rezoning
1.02 acres from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) Zone to Community
Commercial (CC-2) Zone for property located at 3405 Rochester Avenue. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning approximately 10.41 acres from Low
Density Single-Family Residential Zone (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay/Low Density Single-
Family Residential Zone (OSNRS-5) for property located east of Highway 218 and south of
Melrose Avenue (Galway Hills, Part Four), be given second vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to February 13 a resolution approving the final plat of
JJR Davis Fourth Addition, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving of an amendment to a real estate
contract - installments between the City of Iowa City and United Action for Youth for
Condominium Unit 1-C in Tower Place and parking.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-21, APPROVING OF AN AMENDMENT TO A
REAL ESTATE CONTRACT -INSTALLMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1-C IN TOWER PLACE AND
PARKING.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-22, NAMING THE PENINSULA PARKLAND
AREA "PENINSULA PARK".
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-23, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET / SAND ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS - NAPOLEON LANE TO SYCAMORE STREET PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to defer to February 13 a resolution awarding contract and
authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the
Mormon Trek Boulevard Extension - Willow Creek to Old Highway 218 project. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to grant a 45-day extension to the Police Citizens Review Board
for the filing of the public report with the City Council on Complaint #05-03. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to grant a 30-day extension to the Police Citizens Review Board
for the filing of the public report with the City Council on Complaint #05-04. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Official Actions
January 23, 2006
Page 3
Moved and seconded to approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City
and the Iowa City Association of Professional Firefighters. IAFF, Local #610. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
The Mayor announced current vacancies: New: Airport Commission to fill a six-year
term March 1, 2006 - March 1, 2012; Civil Service Commission to fill a four-year term April
3, 2006 - April 5, 2010; Historic Preservation Commission to fill four vacancies for three-year
terms March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009; Telecommunications Commission to fill two
vacancies for three-year terms March 13, 2006 - March 13, 2009. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2006.
Moved and seconded to appoint Dee Vanderhoef to the East Central Iowa Council of
Governments (ECICOG) to fill the unexpired term of Ross Wilburn ending 12/31/07; and that
Mayor Wilburn continue to serve on the Iowa City/Coralville Sports Authority ending 12/31/07.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to appoint Lisa Drahozal-Pooley, 1133 Briar Drive, to the
Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board to fill a three-year term January 1, 2006 -
December 31,2008. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mayor Wilburn abstained due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro tem Bailey now
presiding. Moved and seconded to appoint Yolanda Spears, 1009 Dover Street, to the
Housing and Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired term ending
September 1,2006. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the following vacancies will be readvertised: Airport Commission to
fill an unexpired term ending March 1, 2010; Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment to fill an
unexpired term ending December 31,2006; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term
January 1,2006 - December 31,2011.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 7:25 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Ross Wilburn, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
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Date: January 26, 2006
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session/Goal Setting, January 24, 2006, 9:00 AM in Room A of the Iowa
City Public Library
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Nixon
Facilitator: Jim Swaim
Tapes: 06-06, Side 2; 06-11, Both Sides; 06-12, Both Sides; 06-13, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
Jim Swaim facilitated the day long session. The following flip charts were developed as part of
the session:
FLIP CHART # 1
1/24/06
Agenda
9am-3om
Citv Council Retreat
. Introductions
. Overview of the day
. "Getting to Know You"
. Focused Conversation
. Vision I
. Break
. Unconditioned Positive Regard
. Lunch Box
. Economic Development
. Lunch Polka (Optional)
. Vision II
. Goals Workshop
. Review of the day
Adjourn
Council Work Session
January 24, 2006
Page 2
FLIP CHART # 2
(ElliottlVanderhoef)
Getting Knowledge
Open
Fed Policies - can't be done
Philosophy - can't please everyone>
Future - orderly, safe, clean
WHAT NEXT??
Maintenance of Infra
Basic Serv vs. amenities
Educated work force
Attitude - welcoming
Inform Fed/State too many mandates
Imminent domain - dangerous
Home Rule Reality
Balance Diversity
PUT TOGETHER
FLIP CHART # 3
(Correia/Champion)
Housing Diversity
Challenges Attitudes
I--Not in my back yard
I--But also people seeking
Best Parks & Rec --- trail system
Neighborhood Pres.
Quality Ed
Thriving local businesses
Coordinating gov'ts
I--Competing/communication
SCATTERED SITE REPORT
Art in the Parks
Re-Doing the "Old" Parking Ramps
New Jail
No People
Conflicting Values
.
Council Work Session
January 24, 2006
Page 3
FLIP CHART # 4
(O'Don nell/Bailey/Wilburn)
Money is hard
Optimism about cooperation
New Houses
Parks/Quality
U of I - Good Relationship
- school district
Businesses/Schools/Parks drawing people to the area
Contrast between inner-city vs. surrounding areas
Hilite & connect
Churches--connecting the values
Transportation System
FLIP CHART # 5
(Bolded additions to charts 2,3, and 4)
FLIP CHART # 6
Informed Decision Makino
Teach
Be Informed
Allow Exploration
I Want Them To Hear Why
FLIP CHART # 7
Use of Effective Communication
Eye Contact When Disagrees
Take The Time
Positive Negativism
Timing
Allow Silent Affirmative
Be Positive In Message'
Be Clear in Request
Eye Contact With Speaker
Council Work Session
January 24, 2006
Page 4
FLIP CHART # 8
Respective Interaction
Sensitive In Openness
Listen thoughtfully & Be Respectful
Listen
(Thou Shall) Not Interrupt
Respect Assures Success
Acknowledge/Respect Others
Listen First
Be Honest
(Thou Shall) Not Condisend
(Thou Shall) Not Name Call
FLIP CHART # 9
Plav Well With Others
Team Has No Letter "I"
Respect Council Decisions
Let Person Speak Before
Don't Take Public Seriously
Vote Your Conscience'
Take Each Other Personally
Don't Hold A Grudge
Be Positive
Achievement Is Collective
Don't Take It Personally
Empathy
FLIP CHART # 10
(* Identified on charts 6, 7, 8 and 9)
Council Work Session
January 24, 2006
Page 5
FLIP CHART # 11
Affirm "What We Do"
Permission To Speak For Council
Caution To Not Speak For Council
Annoyed To Be Spoken For
FLIP CHART # 12
LUNCH BOX
Wash. D.C. - Int'l Expo - Bon Jovi Gathering
- Council of Fortune 500 Execs.
- National Spelling Bee/Playground Assembly
Econ Dev Tools, incentives, P.R.
A Kit Of What You Want Them To Know
You Can Draw - Or Use Words
\--- 5-8 words
Decide Your Strategy
--1 strategy
-- Tailor Made Per Group
Only 8 things
What Lunch Box
Council Work Session
January 24, 2006
Page 6
FLIP CHART # 13
Talk - Strengths
ICAD - Nat'l Trend
---Regional ------STAFF
Pro-Active/Reactive
Websites -----STAFF
Quality of Life
Values Fund ---The State ---
Face-To-Face
No Fed Policy
Hilite work force --Educated
Ed Opportunities
Research Center
Limited Investor/Entrep
Multiple Recruiting
\---Spouses
\---Family Considerations
\---Schools
\---Infrastructure
Cheap Land
Transportation Infra-structure
Cultural Diversity --- Relative
Entertainment Options
Health Care
Allocate Funds
Approve Plans and Disapprove
Flip Chart # 14
(Bolded additions to chart 13)
FLIP CHART # 15
Staff As 1 st Point of Contact
Citizens- Visions - Communicate
\---Elect
\---Provide Quality Of Life
\---Commission Influenced
PARTNERS
MAKE THEM OUR
NEED TO BE INFORMED
HOW TO TAP INTO
ECON REL W/ U OF I
RESULTS
PARTNERS
START WITH
WE ARE IN GREAT SHAPE
Council Work Session
January 24, 2006
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FLIP CHART # 16
Rollback Is Driving Communities To Entice
Property Tax Structure
State Is Bigger Role
Commerce & Industry Tax Could Chance Soon
\---Residential Doing Well
Using Tools Like TIF Has Results Tied To It
Portfolio Is Not Diverse
Citizens Reject
\---Sales, etc.
1cent
Flip Chart # 17
(Bolded additions to flip chart 15)
FLIP CHART # 18
(Bolded additions to flip chart 16)
(LUNCH)
FLIP CHART # 19
5- 7 Words
1 Idea Per Page
Write BIG
FLIP CHART # 20
WHAT ARE THE MAJOR
GOALS THAT WE AS A
COUNCIL WANT TO WORK
TO ACHIEVE IN THE COMING
YEAR
Council Work Session
January 24, 2006
Page 8
FLIP CHART # 21
Neighborhood Preservation (including historic)
North Side Fire Station
Continue To Grow Tax Base
Develop Iowa City Promotion Campaign
Jake Brake Ordinance For South Blvd.
Recycling at Youth Sports Parks
Support/Enhance nurture SOT A
Metro Agenda - Really Do 1
Sponsor Board & Commission Info Fair
Consensus On Infrastructure & Appearance Goals
Lobby State & Federal Officials On Behalf Of Cities
Additional Police and Firefighters
FLIP CHART # 22
(Pairings)
(Rectangle symbol)
Additional Police & Firefighters
North Side Fire Station
Upgrade Benton Street
Loop trail around Sand Lake
Completion of trail from Scott Blvd. to River via Rochester & Jefferson or Market... sidewalks
(Circle symbol)
More business friendly City of Iowa City
Continue to grow tax base
Change perception of doing business
Increase city revenue diversity
Support/Enhance/Nurture SOT A
Cultural & Entertainment available to all
Economic Development is about jobs that pay a healthy wage
Expansion of Industrial Parks
- Scott 6
- Airport S
Strengthen - Summer of the Arts (SOT A)
Big Idea - Eastern Iowa Airport
Good jobs increase industrial/commercial tax base support UI Ec. Devel
Keep Taxes Low
(Triangle symbol)
Sponsor Board & Commission Info Fair
Develop I.C. Promotion Campaign
Follow the $
Emphasis on volunteering & contribution
City Slogan
Youth Input to Council
Info strateav about diversifvina Dortfolio
Council Work Session
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FLIP CHART # 22 (cont.)
(Pairings)
(Figure 8 symbol)
Housing developed (rental & homeowner) affordable to 80% AHI & below
Shared values discussion housing/homelessness
Work with builders re housing prices
Zoning/Incentives for scattered housing
Neighborhood preservation (including historic)
(= symbol)
Clean & beautify riverbanks Burlington to Benton
Recycling at Youth Sports Parks
Jake Brake ordinance for Scott Blvd.
(Rectangle with slash symbol)
Metro Agenda - really do 1
Pick 2 items to promote & highlight multijuris
Partnership w/ ICCSD
(? symbol)
How can we.... VS .... We can't
Recycling
Comprehensive not just lip service
Snow emergency route signage
Consensus on infrastructure and appearance goals
Relook @ Senior Center (prog)
I ncrease destination events
Connect bike trails and update rec facilities
Maintain quality of Rec activities
Develop internal accountability to support external messaging about where the $$ is spent
Lobby State & Fed Officials for Cities
Update
Rec center
Parking ramps (remember the airport terminal)
Completion of east side trail to Creekside park & onto D.T. & River via wide sidewalk on
Muscatine & Burlington
Comprehensive look at Transit
Improve appearance
Flowers
Littler pick up
More trees
Serve brie & cheese & fruit at meetings
Council Work Session
January 24, 2006
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FLIP CHART # 23
(Second Pairings)
"Capital Improvement"
Adopt a Capital Improvement Proqram
Additional Police & Firefighters
North Side Fire Station
Upgrade Benton Street
Completion of east side trail to Creekside park & onto D.T. & River via wide sidewalk on
Muscatine & Burlington
Loop trail around Sand Lake
Completion of trail from Scott Blvd. to River via Rochester & Jefferson or Market... sidewalks
"Economic Development"
Make Iowa Citv an enticinG place to live. work. do business and recreate
More business friendly City of Iowa City
Continue to grow tax base
Change perception of doing business
Increase city revenue diversity
Increase destination events
Support/Enhance/Nurture SOT A
Cultural & Entertainment available to all
Economic Development is about jobs that pay a healthy wage
Expansion of Industrial Parks
- Scott 6
- Airport S
Strengthen - Summer of the Arts (SOT A)
Big Idea - Eastern Iowa Airport
Good jobs increase industrial/commercial tax base support UI Ec. Devel
Keep Taxes Low
How can we.... VS .... We can't
"Engagement"
Educate and EnGaGe the public
Sponsor Board & Commission Info Fair
Develop I.C. Promotion Campaign
Follow the $
Emphasis on volunteering & contribution
City Slogan
Youth Input to Council
Develop internal accountability to support external messaging about where the $$ is spent
Info strategy about diversifying portfolio
Consensus on infrastructure and appearance goals
Council Work Session
January 24, 2006
Page 11
FLIP CHART # 23 (cont.)
(Second Pairings)
"Housing"
Develop a comprehensive housinq strateqv
Housing developed (rental & homeowner) affordable to 80% AHI & below
Shared values discussion housing/homelessness
Work with builders re housing prices
Zoning/Incentives for scattered housing
Neighborhood preservation (including historic)
"Environmental Beautification"
Provide activities to create a qualitv environment
Clean & beautify riverbanks Burlington to Benton
Recycling at Youth Sports Parks
Jake Brake ordinance for Scott Blvd.
Snow emergency route signage
Connect bike trails and update rec facilities
Update
Rec center
Parking ramps (remember the airport terminal)
Recycling
Comprehensive not just lip service
Improve appearance
Flowers
Littler pick up
More trees
"I ntergovernmental"
Promote Interqovernmental effectiveness
Metro Agenda - really do 1
Pick 2 items to promote & highlight multijuris
Lobby State & Fed Officials for Cities
Partnership w/ ICCSD
Council Work Session
January 24, 2006
Page 12
Relook @ Senior Center (prog)
Maintain quality of Rec activities
Comprehensive look at Transit
FLIP CHART # 23 (cent.)
(Second Pairings) .
IIprogramsl.
Evaluate City proqrams
Serve brie & cheese & fruit at meetings
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SUMMARY:
Most challenging - Housing
Most exciting - Engagement
New words - slog on
Broughtupable
Adjourn: 3:05 PM
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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 1, 2006
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Budget Work Session, January 25, 2006, 9AM-noon in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, O'Malley, Karr, Mansfield, Lewis, Fosse, Knoche, Franklin, Davidson,
Trueblood, Rocca
Tapes: 06-07, Side 2; 06-13, Side 2; 06-09, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
BUDGET OVERVIEW
The City Manager stated he had prepared a proposal lessening the impact of the residential
value increase by lowering the tax rate and using reserves) to deal with the increase in
residential values and it would be ready by the next meeting. The proposal would include a new
tax rate proposai, eliminates the emergency levy, reduces the benefit levy, reduces the debt
service levy through the use of cash reserved. He noted that we don't know what the School or
County will do. Majority of Council requested that the Mayor contact the chair of the School
Board and County Board of Supervisors regarding this matter. Reviewed the schedule:
January 30 - Boards/Commissions and Community events, 7PM
January 31 - Open budget session (TBD)
HANDOUTS DISTRIBUTED:
Capital Improvement Projects - January 25, 2006 (distributed by Fire Chief Rocca)
Capital Improvement Projects, FY06-FY10 Plan (distributed by Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood)
Capital Improvement Projects, FY06-FY10 Plan (distributed by City Manager Atkins)
FY06-FY10 Capital Improvement Plan (Maps) (distributed by City Engr. Knoche)
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (CIPI
A power point presentation was presented on the following projects with City staff present as
noted:
Airport Runway 7 - City Engr. Knoche
American Legion Road, Scott / Taft Avenue - City Engr. Knoche & PCD Dir. Franklin
Aviation Commerce Park South - PCD Dir. Franklin
Brookland Park Redevelopment - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood
Burlington Street Median - PCD Dir. Franklin & Ass!. PCD Dir. Davidson
Butler Bridge Pedestrian Trail - Ass!. PCD Dir. Davidson
Council Work Session
January 6, 2005
Page 2
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (CIP) (cont.)
Camp Cardinal Road - City Engr. Knoche
Court Hill Trail - Ass!. PCD Dir. Davidson
Dodge Street Reconstruction, 1-80 to Governor - City Engr. Knoche
Dodge Street Water Main, 1-80 to Governor
Dodge Street Sewer, Scott to ACT
Dodge Street, Underground Electric
Dubuque & Church Streets, left turn bays - Ass!. PCD Dir. Davidson
Dubuque Street & Foster Road Intersection - City Engr. Knoche
Emergency Communications Center - City Mgr. Atkins (presentation scheduled 1/25 afternoon)
Festival Stage, Sidewalk, shelter & restroom improvements - Parks & Rec. Dir Trueblood
Fire Station # 2 - Fire Chief Rocca
Fire Apparatus - Fire Chief Rocca
First Avenue / IAIS Railroad Crossing Improvements - Ass!. PCD Dir. Davidson
Gilbert Street, Bowery left turn lanes & Prentiss Street Storm Sewer - Ass!. PCD Dir. Davidson
Gilbert Street / Highway 6, dual left turn lanes - Ass!. PCD Dir. Davidson & City Engr. Knoche
Highway 6 Improvement, Lakeside to 420th - City Engr. Knoche & PCD Dir. Franklin
Lower Muscatine Avenue, Kirkwood to First Avenue - Ass!. PCD Dir. Davidson
Lower West Branch Road Reconstruction - PCD Dir. Franklin
McCollister Blvd. - City Engr. Knoche
Mercer Ball Diamond Upgrade - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood
Mercer Park / Rec. Center Roof Repair - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood
Old Bus Depot Land Acquisition - City Mgr. Atkins & Public Works Dir. Fosse
Park Road Bridge & Intersection Improvements - Public Works Dir. Fosse
Park Shelters - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood
Peninsula Park - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood
Rec. Center Window Replacement - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood
Riverbank Stabilization, City Park - City Engr. Knoche
Rochester Avenue Bridge - City Engr. Knoche
Sand Lake Recreational Area - City Mgr. Atkins & Public Works Dir. Fosse
Sand Road (Gilbert Street South) - City Engr. Knoche, Public Works Dir. Fosse &
Ass!. PCD Dir. Davidson
Soccer Park Improvements - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood & City Engr. Knoche
Sycamore Street, Burns Street to City limits - City Engr. Knoche & Ass!. PCD Dir. Davidson
Transit, Bus Replacements - Ass!. PCD Dir. Davidson
Finance Director O'Malley and Budget Analyst Mansfield present for discussion.
SCHEDULE
Council agreed to start the January 31 morning budget session at 8AM; and agreed to forward
dates and times to the City Clerk in anticipation of scheduling another budget work session prior
to setting the public hearing on February 13.
Meeting adjourned 3:15 PM.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 30, 2006
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Budget Work Session, January 25,2006, 1 :00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Hargadine, Rocca, Niichel, J. Nasby
Tapes: 06-10, Both Sides; 06-14, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
GEOCOMM PRESENTATION - JOINT COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
Fire Chief Rocca introduced GeoComm consulting team members Paul Linnee and Mike
Celeski. A power point presentation was made to representatives from other county
jurisdictions of elected officials, fire, and police. A question and answer session followed the
presentation.
Adjourned 3:10
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MEMORANDUM
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Date: February 3, 2006
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 30, 2006, 7:00 p.m. in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG Rep.: Schreiber
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Mansfield, Karr, Craig, Kopping, Trueblood
Tapes: 06-14, Side 2; 06-15, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMUNITY EVENTS BUDGET REQUESTS
Senior Center Comm. - Jay Honohan, Chair & Linda Kopping, Coordinator
Library Board - David VanOusseldorp, Chair & Susan Craig, Director
Airport Commission - Randy Hartwig, Chair
Convention & Visitors Bureau - Josh Schamberger, President (Handout-CVB Times /
Annual Report)
Housing & Community Dev.- Jerry Anthony, Chair. Council requested a letter be sent to the
University acknowledging their leadership role in facilitating a rule change for
Section 8 housing.
Telecommunications Comm. - Saul Mekies, Chair & Michael Christians, member
Parks & Rec. Commission - Craig Gustaveson, Chair & Terry Trueblood, Director
(Handout - Parks & Recreation Capital Improvement Projects
FY06-FY10 Plan)
HANDOUTS:
Community Events Funding letters of support to be officially accepted as correspondence at
February 13 formal meeting.
Council Work Session
January 30, 2006
Page 2
SCHEDULE
Council agreed to set a special budget work session for 7:00 PM on Thursday, February 2. The
City Manager summarized requests received that evening:
Senior Center - $33,000
Library Board - $38,000
Convention and Visitors Bureau - $17,000
Housing and Community Development - $570,000
Telecommunications - $100,000.
Meeting adjourned 9:00 PM.
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MEMORANDUM
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Date: February 8 2006
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Budget Work Session, January 31, 2006, 8AM-noon in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG Representative: Schreiber (11 :20
Staff: Atkins, Helling, O'Malley, Karr, Mansfield, Lewis, Fosse, Franklin, Davidson, Trueblood
Tapes: 06-16 and 06-17, Both Sides; 06-18, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (CIP) (cant.)
A power pOint presentation was (continued from the January 25 meeting) presented on the
following projects with City staff present as noted:
Waterworks Prairie Park Development - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood
City Park Water Line - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood
Hwy 1/ Kitty Lee Road Right Turn Lane - Public Works Dir. Fosse
Hwy 1/ Hwy 218 Interchange Improvement - Public Works Dir. Fosse
Public Works Facility - Public Works Dir. Fosse
Annual Proiects
Pavement Rehabilitation - Public Works Dir. Fosse
Brick Street Repair - Public Work Dir. Fosse
Bridge Maintenance - Public Works Dir. Fosse
City Hall & Other Projects - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood
Creek Drainage Maintenance - Public Works Dir. Fosse
Curb Ramps - Public Works Dir. Fosse & Ass!. PCD Dir. Davidson
Bike Trails - Ass!. PCD Dir. Davidson & Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood
Open Space Land Acquisition - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood
Public Art - PCD Dir. Franklin
Railroad Crossings - Public Works Dir. Fosse
Street Pavement Markings - Public Works Dir. Fosse & Ass!. PCD Dir. Davidson
Sump Pump Discharge Tiles - Public Works Dir. Fosse
Traffic Calming - Public Works Dir. Fosse
Traffic Signals - Public Works Dir. Fosse
Council Work Session
January 31, 2006
Page 2
Unfunded Proiects
Foster Rd. / Dubuque to Prairie du Chien - Public Works Dir. Fosse; City Mgr. Atkins; PCD Dir.
Franklin
Sycamore / City Limits to "L" - Public Works Dir. Fosse; City Mgr. Atkins; PCD Dir. Franklin
420th Street - Public Works Dir. Fosse; City Mgr. Atkins; Ass!. PCD Dir. Davidson
Fire Station # 4 - Public Works Dir. Fosse; City Mgr. Atkins; PCD Dir. Franklin
Joint Communications Center - Council directed the City Manager to meet with the County
Sheriff and County officials, prepare a proposal of
consequences and circumstances, and report back to Council
for further direction.
Finance Director O'Malley and Budget Analyst Mansfield present for discussion.
Q&A
Questions were asked on the various projects as noted:
Fifth lane at Hwy 6 and Riverside (not currently included in CIP)
Riverside Drive Streetscape (Item # 27 Unfunded Projects)
Bus Stop on Scott Blvd. (report coming during Transit discussion)
Clean Up of Sturgis Park (old report to be provided)
Benton Street WaterIWaste Water/Storm Sewer (not currently included in CIP)
GIS Computer Package (# 83 Unfunded Projects)
420th Near Industrial Park (# 8 Unfunded Projects - cost estimates to be provided)
Skate Park Restrooms (# 73 Unfunded Projects - majority to proceed with preliminary plans)
Sidewalk Trails/ connections between Creek side Park and Longfellow Trail and Scott Blvd. to
the River via Rochester (not currently in CIP)
City Park Pool
GENERAL BUDGET DISCUSSION
The City Manager discussed the issue of revaluation increase. After discussion Council agreed
to:
Reduce emergency levy
Reduce benefits levy
Reduce debt service levy by using cash reserves
Accept amended tax rate
Add two Police Officers
Finance Director O'Malley and Budget Analyst Mansfield present for discussion. Council
requested a comprehensive "public safety" discussion be scheduled with the Police Chief and
Fire Chief in the near future.
Council Work Session
January 31, 2006
Page 3
SCHEDULE
Council confirmed the start time of the special budget work session on Thursday, February 2, of
7:00 p.m.; and agreed to another special work session on Thursday, February 9, starting at 7:00
p.m.
HANDOUTS (AND OVERHEADS) DISTRIBUTED:
Budget 07
Budget and Information Requests memo from the City Manager
Public Art Projects
Update to Airport Layout Plan
Property Taxes by Class of Property
Requests from Boards and Commissions
Public Art Funding Memo from Council Member Vanderhoef
Meeting adjourned 12:05 PM.