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Date: April 4, 2011
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 4, 2011, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Wilburn, Wright. Absent: Mims
UISG: Higgins
Staff: Markus, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Fosse, Boelk, O'Malley
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS "e"
PCD Director Davidson presented a power point (archived with the City Clerk).
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Planning & Zoning Commission -reappoint Charles Eastham; appoint Carolyn Dyer
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 8 -approving, plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost ,,,
WWTP Blower Replacement Project ...) City Clerk Karr noted a correction to the estimated
construction cost in the comment stating it should read $280,000 and not $375,000.
2. (Agenda item # 10 - $300 civil penalty ....The Den) City Clerk Karr stated the establishment
had signed the waiver for a hearing and paid the fine; Council action would be to accept the
payment.
3. (Agenda item # 8 -approving, plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost ,,,
WWTP Blower Replacement Project ...) In response to Council Member Champion, Public
Works Director Fosse outlined the project and the $60,000 savings in energy costs.
4. (Consent Calendar # 4g(5) - 21 ordinance fines) UISG rep. Higgins presented information
regarding possible options for lowering the fines. After discussion a majority expressed
interest in pursuing a graduated fine structure of $300 for the first offense; $500 for the
second' and $625 for third and subsequent violation. CA Dilkes will prepare ordinance for
Council consideration with an effective date of July 1, 2011.
5. (Agenda item # 13 -agreement ... Police Labor Relations ...) In response to Council
Member Bailey, City Atty. Dilkes stated the domestic partner language had been reviewed.
GILBERT STREET STREETSCAPE [IP2 of 3/3 Info Packet]
Public Works Director Fosse and Senior Civil Engr. Boelk presented a power point of the
project. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Majority agreed to proceed as outlined.
Council Work Session
April 4, 2011
Page 2
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [March 24 & 31]
1. (IP4 of 3/24 Info Packet -Staff response to Mark Smellie regarding red light cameras)
Council Member Champion noted the editorial from Larry Baker in the morning
newspaper and urged Council to use money generated for property tax relief.
2. (IP6 of 3/31 Info Packet - KXIC Radio Show) Council agreed to the following schedule:
April 13 -Wright
April 20 -Dickens
April 27 -Mims
May 4 -Hayek
May 11 -Dickens
May 18 -Champion
COUNCIL TIME
In response to Council Member Bailey, City Manager Markus reported he would be attending
the Regional Economic Development Summit in Cedar Rapids on April 7.
BUDGET PRIORITIES
No discussion.
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP3 of 3/31 Info Packet]
1. Council Member Dickens questioned the status of the downtown Farmers Market
proposal. City Atty. Dilkes and City Clerk Karr noted the proposal was for the 2012
Market and is scheduled for an update discussion on May 2.
2. UISG Rep. Higgins requested the status of an amendment to the Code concerning the
current disclosure form for tenants. City Atty. Dilkes stated she needed the website from
him to reference in the amendment.
3. UISG Rep. Higgins reported he would be introducing the UISG rep to Council for next
year at the April 18 work session. City Clerk Karr suggested Council could take official
action on the recommendation on the 19tH
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
Council Member Champion reported that the Jail meeting (Criminal Justice Committee) would
be Wednesday, April 6. Members thanked her for attending.
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULES
No discussion.
Meeting adjourned 6:30 PM.