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Date: March 21, 2011
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, March 21, 2011, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wright. Absent: Wilburn
UISG: Higgins
Staff: Markus, Dilkes, Karr, Craig, Hargadine, Morris, Fosse, Rackis, Yapp
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment -Readvertise, no applicants
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment -Readvertise, no applicants
Airport Zoning Commission -Readvertise, no applicants
Airport Zoning Commission -Readvertise, no applicants
Board of Appeals -Readvertise, no applicants
Board of Appeals -Readvertise, no applicants
Historic Preservation Commission - reappt. David McMahon; Thomas Baldridge; Andrew
Litton, Dana Thomann
Metropolitan Planning Organization Community Climate Action -reappt. Tom Carsner
Telecommunications Commission -Readvertise, gender balance
Youth Advisory Commission -Readvertise, no applicants
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item # 10 -resolution ... architectural consultant services ... space needs planning and
master plan project) In response to Council Member Dickens Mayor Hayek stated a
presentation was planned later in the meeting on that item.
2. (Item # 8 -resolution ... agreement .... University of Iowa Department of Anthropology to
permit excavations in Hickory Hill Park) Parks & Rec. Dir. Moran present for discussion.
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS [IP#2 of 3/17 Info Packet] [Agenda 3f(6)]
Police Chief Hargadine, Transportation Planner Yapp, and Cedar Rapids Police Chief Greg
Graham presented information. Council requested information on the top 20 potential locations
for cameras based on damage and injury; and information on a quicker turnaround time for
issuance of tickets. Majority directed staff to proceed with getting more information and report
back to Council
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as directed. (Yapp, Hargadine)
FACILITIES MASTER PLAN [Agenda #10]
Public Works Dir. Fosse and Architectural Services Coordinator Morris presented power point.
Majority agreed to proceed.
Council Work Session
March 21, 2011
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AMUSEMENT MACHINES -ALCOHOLIC AS GAMING DEVICE PRIZES [IP#3 of 3/17 Info
Packet]
After discussion, majority agreed to retain the present ordinance.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [March 3,10,17)
3/3 Info Packet
no discussion
3/10 Info Packet
(IP3 -Memo from Airport Operations Specialist re repayment of Hangar Loan Debt) In response
to Mayor Hayek, City Mgr. Markus summarized the memo stating that hangars F, K, and I
should be paid off prior to the 50/50 split agreement.
3/17 Info Packet
(IP5 -Letter to Nancy Richardson, Iowa Department of Transportation re Commitment for
Amtrak operating funds) UISG Liaison Higgins stated that the University of Iowa students and
Student Government support the railway. Council Member Champion suggested that the
Student Government write a letter of support.
COUNCIL TIME
1. Mayor Hayek reported on the Metropolitan Coalition meeting with the Governor he attended
with City Mgr. Markus concerning commercial property tax, Tax Increment Financing (TIF),
and pension reform.
2. Mayor Hayek suggested starting the work session at 5:30 (rather than the current 6:30).
City Clerk Karr will follow up with Mayor Pro tem Wilburn re availability and the desire to
start April 4, and report back at the formal meeting.
3. Council Member Champion noted the horrible conditions in Japan as a result of the natural
disaster and question Council recognition at the formal meeting. After discussion it was
agreed that Council Member Champion will make remarks during "Council time" at the
formal meeting.
4. Council Member Bailey noted work being completed in the City Plaza in front of DC's and
questioned if the temporary patch would be replaced so the Plaza looked nice for the
upcoming summer events. Staff will follow up.
BUDGET PRIORITIES
No discussion
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP4 of 3/17 Info Packet]
UISG Rep, Higgins raised concerns regarding the level of the fine for being cited under the 21
ordinance, and stated he would be preparing information for the next packet and discussion on
April 4.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTSICOUNCIL INVITATIONS
No discussion
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULES
No discussion
Meeting adjourned 8:30 PM.