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Date: May 31, 2011
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, May 16, 2011, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright
UISG: Patel
Staff: Markus, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Ford, Mansfield, Johansen, Fosse
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
CONSENT CALENDAR ADDITIONS
Council approved the following changes presented by City Clerk Karr:
• Defer indefinitely # 3d(3) - Setting a hearing on the Water Works Prairie Park
• Add # 3d (5) - Setting a hearing on conveyance of single family home at 408 Fairchild
St.
• Delete for separate consideration # 3e(1) and revise to include the sale of native wines
for the Jazz Festival
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 18 - ... resolution authorizing acquisition of property .... First Avenue Grade
Separation and Drainage Project) In response to Council Member Mims, Public Works Dir.
Fosse presented information. Majority of Council agreed to proceed with the resolution and
requested that the project be placed on an upcoming work session for review of the project,
timeline, and design. Council directed staff to make a special effort to invite those affected
to the presentation.
2. (Agenda item # 14 - ... resolution approving ... contract ... Divaris Real Estate ... strategic
assessment of downtown Iowa City and recommendations for the enhancement of retail
opportunities) Council Member Wright requested a clarification to Exhibit B, Section 3,
where three distinctive groups of consumers are referenced but only two listed. Economic
Development Coordinator Ford present for discussion. Staff will clarify prior to formal action.
3. (Consent Calendar addition 3f(7) -letter from Lisa Anthony re Sunday bus service for Arts
Fest & Jazz Fest) Council Member Bailey stated she thought Sunday service should be part
of the City's support package for the festivals. Asst. City Manager Helling will follow up with
Transportation Services and report back.
4. (Agenda item # 12 - ... resolution approving distribution of the "Program for Improved
Neighborhoods" (PIN) grant funds) Council Member Wright noted the letter from Dennis
Donovan distributed that evening. Council requested staff be prepared to discuss the issue
of use on private property at the formal meeting.
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May 16, 2011
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5. (Agenda item # 16 - ...resolution awarding contract ... Iowa River Trail -Napoleon to
Trueblood Project) In response to Mayor Hayek, City Manager Markus stated the intent was
to complete Phase Two this construction season, and discussion would occur on completion
of Phase Three and fundraising efforts to date prior to proceeding with the final phase.
6. (Agenda item # 14 - ... resolution approving ... contract ... Divaris Real Estate ... strategic
assessment of downtown Iowa City and recommendations for the enhancement of retail
opportunities) City Atty. Dilkes reported that the consultant wanted the travel expenses not
included in the not to exceed amount and that was acceptable to staff. City Manager Markus
will ensure the split in costs were similar to other parts of the contract.
CITY PLAZA ORDINANCE REVISIONS [IP2 of May 12 Information Packet]
Asst. City Manager Helling and Adm. Asst. Johansen present for discussion. Council directed
staff to proceed with the following modifications:
• City Plaza -allow for a limited number of tables, where they can be located, restrict to
information/education purposes and no exchange of money
Farmer's Market -allow tables for sharing of information only (no selling or exchange of
money) non-commercial tables for Farmer's Market days in Chauncey Swan and main
entrance to the parking facility.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare ordinance for Council consideration on June 7 agenda.
(Helling & Johansen)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [May 5 & 12]
May 5
(IP3 - FY2011 Budget Amendment and agenda # 6 -hearing and resolution) Budget
Analyst Mansfield present for discussion.
May 12
(IP5 - KXIC Radio Show) Council agreed to the following schedule:
May 25 -Wright
June 1 -Dickens
June 8 - Hayek
June 15 -Mims
COUNCIL TIME
No discussion
BUDGET PRIORITIES
No discussion
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP3]
Added First Avenue /Railroad Grade Separation Project
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
1. Council Member Bailey extended an invitation to attend the Iowa N.E.W. Leadership
reception on May 26.
2. Mayor Hayek will be attending the Memorial Day morning event at Oakland Cemetery.
3. Council Member Dickens stated he would be attending the May 18 Wal-Mart grand
opening.
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DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULES
City Clerk Karr stated the summer and fall schedule would be discussed at the next work
session on June 6, and a proposed schedule distributed for comments.
Meeting adjourned 6:35 PM.