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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 28, 2011
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 20, 2011, 5:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn (5:35), Wright
UISG Rep.: Patel
Staff: Markus, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse, Dyson, Jordan, Craig, Havel, Boothroy,
Davidson, Bentley
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
MELROSE AVENUE VENDING [Planning & Zoning Item "d]
d. AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED USE REGULATIONS,
ARTICLE D, TEMPORARY USES, ADDING PROVISIONS TO ALLOW FOOTBALL
GAME DAY COMMERCIAL USES AS A TEMPORARY USE ALONG MELROSE
AVENUE AND AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ENTITLED DEFINITIONS, TO ADD THE
DEFINITION OF TAILGATING.
HIS Dir. Boothroy presented information on the proposed ordinance. Majority agreed to
proceed as outlined.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar # 2d(1) — setting public hearing ... downtown moped parking ...) In
response to questions from UISG Rep. Patel, Mayor Hayek explained the item was just to
set the hearing and the ordinance would be in the next packet. City Atty. Dilkes stated a
copy of the ordinance was on file in the City Clerk's office, and he might obtain a copy there
and address some of the questions raised.
2. (Agenda item # 11 — Ordinance amending Title 6, ... permit system ... amplified sound ...
information tables ... City Plaza ...) In response to questions, Asst. City Manager Helling
stated the new language provided for 5 or 6 tables along the fountain area in addition to the
minipark area.
3. (Agenda item # 16 — Resolution authorizing .... agreement ... between the City of Iowa City
and the City of University Heights ... transit service ...) In response to Council Member
Mims, PCD Dir. Davidson explained the agreement had been worked put 6 -8 years ago, is
reviewed annually, and is based on a percentage of the total expenses of the system.
4. (Agenda item # 8 — Resolution approving plans, specifications ... North Market Square Park
Improvements Project ....) PW Dir. Fosse distributed a large plat of the project filed June 7
in the City Clerk's office (not archived as part of this meeting). Rec. Supt. Dyson present for
discussion. Staff will follow up on the process re Council presentation /review of capital
projects, and a level of standardization among projects.
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June 20, 2011
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5. (Agenda item # 23 — Resolution approving ... agreement ... Foth Infrastructure and
Environment, LLC ... for the First Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements Project) In response
to Council Member Bailey, PW Dir. Fosse this project dovetails into the Lower Muscatine
Improvements Project, and is necessary prior to the First Avenue Grade Separation Project.
6. (Agenda item # 22 — Resolution approving ... agreement ... Foth Infrastructure and
Environment, LLC ... for the Lower Muscatine Road Reconstruction Project (Kirkwood Ave.
to 1 srt Ave.) PW Dir. Fosse and Civil Engr. Havel provided information on the project and
the process for letting the agreement. City Atty. Dilkes stated typically the City does not look
for the lowest responsible bidder but rather develops a scope of service and then negotiates
a price.
7. (Agenda item # 20 — Resolution awarding contract ... Industrial Campus Project) Mayor
Hayek stated he would be abstaining and his firm does work for Maxwell Construction.
8. (Agenda item # 4f — Ordinance .... Rezoning 1725 North Dodge ...) Mayor Pro tem Wilburn
stated he will continue to abstain on the rezoning involving the former Press - Citizen building.
9. (Agenda item # 25 — Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the City Manager's
office .... Deleting Assistant City Manager ... and adding Assistant to the City Manager
position....) City Manager Markus and Asst. City Manager Helling provided information and
responded to questions.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN [Agenda item #21 & IP12 of June 9]
PW Dir. Fosse and Recycling Coordinator presented a power point. Majority agreed to proceed.
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY FACILITY PLAN [ #IP11 of June 9]
Library Dir. Craig and President of the Library Board of Trustees Tom Martin presented a power
point, and thanked Council for their continued support.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [June 9, June 16]
• June 9
No discussion
• June 16
(IP3 — Memo from City Clerk re KXIC Radio Show) Majority agreed to the following schedule:
June 22 - Champion
June 29 - Dickens
July 6 - Wright
July 13 - Hayek
July 20 - open
July 27 - open
August 3 - Mims
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Bailey stated she had received a call from a resident in the Parkview
Terrace area regarding a green space area plan they were presented and when the Council
would be presented with the plan. City Manager Markus reported Parks & Recreation Dir.
Moran had initiated conversations with the neighborhood on the plan and would follow up
with him to include Council in the process and report back on a timeline.
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2. Council Member Bailey asked if there was a City plan or policy on maintaining the riverfront
properties owned by the City. PW Dir. Fosse present for discussion. Staff will report back
on a policy regarding sustainability and maintenance.
3. Council Member Champion reported that the Criminal Justice Committee had made a
decision regarding a new jail and funding.
BUDGET PRIORITIES
No discussion
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP#2]
No discussion
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
1. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn reported he had been contacted to participate in the National
Journey of Hope fundraiser for persons with mental and physical disabilities and asked
him to speak at the Old Capitol on July 19tH
2. City Manager Markus introduced City Management Intern Adam Bentley.
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULES
1. City Clerk Karr stated the City had received an invitation to participate in the
Ascertainment meeting on Tuesday, June 21, at MKRY Radio in Cedar Rapids. Council
Members will check their availability and report back to Karr the next morning. (Note:
Christine Scheetz, United Way President & CEO attended the event representing Iowa
City.)
2. Council Member changed their November meeting schedule as follows:
November 14, 15, 18 — no meetings
November 21, 22 — special work session and formal
November 29 — special work session, strategic planning
Karr will provide revised schedule.
Meeting adjourned 7:35 PM.