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Date: April 18, 2011
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 18, 2011, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn (5:35), Wright
UISG Rep: Higgins
Staff: Markus, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Fosse, O'Brien, O'Malley, Morris, Boothroy,
Wyss, Moran, Grier, Ream, Goodman, Hargadine, Mansfield
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
PLANNING 8~ ZONING ITEMS "e,f,g"
PCD Dir. Davidson presented information and a power point (archived with the City Clerk) on the
following items:
e) APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF EPS FIRST ADDITION (A SUBDIVISION OF
A PORTION OF LOT 19, HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT FIRST ADDITION), IOWA CITY, IOWA.
(DEFERRED FROM 3/22 AND 4/5)
f) APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF TERRA VERDE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB11-00004)
The Mayor stated someone in his office had done some work on this project and he would be
abstaining on this matter.
g) APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF MACKINAW VILLAGE PART 3, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. (SUB10-00014/SU610-00015)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda items # 6 - # 13 re General Obligation Bonds) In response to Council Member Mims,
Finance Dir. O'Malley and City Mgr. Markus stated categorizes of bonds are based on State law,
and item # 10 was refunding to obtain a lower rate.
2. (Agenda item # 18 -resolution authorizing ... lease agreement ... Court Street Transportation
Center) In response to Mayor Hayek, Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien said that the starting
point for the term of the lease was five years but the end result was two years to start, followed by
another two year, and then 2 three year terms.
3. (Agenda item # 3g(3) -correspondence from Lily Henderson re Student Concerns) UISG Liaison
stated the letter illustrates the confusion over establishments with entertainment venues and asked
if those establishments could be required to post signs similar to the 10:00 PM. City Clerk Karr said
the ordinance for entertainment venues had similar posting requirements.
Council Work Session
April 18, 2011
Page 2
COMMERCIAL VENDING - MELROSE AVENUE AREA [IP2 of 4/14 Info Packet]
HIS Dir. Boothroy outlined his memo and ongoing discussions with the Neighborhood and vendors.
Code Enforcement Officer Ream present for discussion. After discussion a majority of Council directed
staff to pursue an amendment to the Zoning Code to allow commercial vending on Melrose Avenue on
football game days (limited to Melrose Avenue street frontage) without alcohol, and subject to a football
game day temporary commercial use permit standards.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare amendment and refer to Planning & Zoning Commission for their
recommendation at their May meeting. (Boothroy)
NEW ANIMAL SHELTER [IP3 of 4/14 Info Packet]
Police Capt. Wyss, Architectural Services Coordinator Morris, Budget Analyst Mansfield, and Animal
Services Supervisor Goodman presented a power point (archived with the City Clerk) and provided
information. Friends of the Animal Center Foundation (FACE) representatives Ford and Litton
presented information. Council agreed to proceed with the design to submit the improved project
request to FEMA.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Wyss, Morris)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [April 7 & 14]
April 7 Info Packet
1. (IP6 -Building Permit Information) Council Member Mims questioned the reference to "public
funds". City Mgr. Markus explained that there were various rental housing units for CDBG
programs but would verify that and report back.
2. (IP2 -Senior Center Grant Application) In response to Council Member Bailey, City Atty. Dilkes,
City Clerk Karr, and City Mgr. Markus stated the "grant" being referred to is the annual allocation
from the County to the City for the Center and Council would be acting on the request at an
upcoming meeting.
April 14 Info Packet
1. (IP10 -Farmers Market Counter Proposal for Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting)
Council Members stated the proposal had a number of good ideas and hoped some discussion
could occur. City Mgr. Markus reported representatives from the vendors and Downtown
Association are talking and a number of compromises may be in the works for 2012, noting the
waiting list for vendors requesting space has now grown to 90.
COUNCIL TIME
Council Member Dickens thanks the City Manager and Parks & Recreation department for working out
a compromise on the location of the trail system in Windsor Ridge/Scott Park.
BUDGET PRIORITIES
No discussion
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP4 of April 14 Info Packet]
No discussion
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
No discussion
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULES
No discussion
Meeting adjourned 8:20 PM.