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M EMOR A N D U M
Date: August 11, 2011
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 1, 2011, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey. Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright
UISG: None
Staff: Markus, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Knoche, Fosse, Davidson, Morris, Gannon, Havel,
Yapp, Moran, O'Brien, Ackerson, Nagle -Gamm, Hargadine
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
FIRST AVENUE /RAILROAD GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT [IP3 of 7128 Info Packet]
City Engr. Knoche presented a power point, and distributed a handout "First Avenue / Railroad
Grade Separation Project ". Majority agreed to proceed.
Staff Action: Proceed as outlined. (Knoche)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment — No applicants, readvertise
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment — No applicants, readvertise
Airport Zoning Commission — No applicants, readvertise
Airport Zoning Commission — No applicants, readvertise
Board of Appeals (Mechanical Professional) — No applicants, readvertise
Board of Appeals (Building Design Professional) — No applicants, readvertise
Housing & Community Development — Michael McKay; Cheryll Clamon; Michelle Bacon Curry
Parks & Recreation Commission —Allison Gnade
Police Citizens Review Board — Don King
Senior Center Commission — No applicants, readvertise
Youth Advisory Commission (Regina High) — James Nepola
Youth Advisory Commission (Tate High) - No applicants, readvertise
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 8 — resolution determining ... urban renewal plan ... Scott Six Urban
Renewal Area, amendment No. 1) In response to Council Member Wright, PCD Dir.
Davidson stated that the School District did not appear at the consultation to raise any
issues regarding TIF in the area.
2. (Agenda item # 9 — resolution adopting ... FY11 Annual Action Plan Amendment # 4 ... U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development) In response to Council Member Bailey,
PCD Dir. Davidson said he would follow up on the question of whether the 5 year
compliance period was standard.
Council Work Session
August 1, 2011
Page 2
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS [IP4 of 7128 Info Packet]
Transportation Planner Yapp and Police Chief Hargadine present for discussion. Majority
agreed to proceed with red light cameras and hold off on speed cameras at a later time.
Staff Action: Prepare request for proposal for installation in 5 -7 intersections; and
ordinance for Council consideration. (Yapp, Hargadine).
REVIEW TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY [IP5 of 7128 Info Packet; Agenda #3g(16)]
Transportation Planner Yapp presented information. Majority agreed to the change
recommended to modify language in the maximum vehicle threshold per day.
Staff Action: Prepare change for Council action. (Yapp)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [July 7; July 21; July 28]
July 7 — nothing
July 21 — nothing
July 28 — (Info Packet IP13 — ECICOG Express Newsletter) Council Member Bailey noted the
public input being requested on transportation and questioned staff presence. City Manager
Markus and PCD Dir. Davidson will discuss benefit of attending or minimally a letter.
COUNCIL TIME
1. In response to Council Member Champion, majority agreed to add to the pending list, and
schedule discussion of the Partnership for Alcohol Safety (PAS) recommendations on
changes to the 21 ordinance exceptions to an upcoming work session. Staff will provide
input on the recommendations and possible alternatives.
2. In response to Mayor Hayek, Council agreed to schedule evaluations of the City Attorney,
City Manager, and City Clerk at the end of a scheduled meeting this summer.
BUDGET PRIORITIES
Nothing
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP2 of 7128 Info Packet]
Nothing
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
Council Member Bailey state she would be attending the ICAD legislative breakfast in August
and wondered if others were attending. Members will check their calendars.
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULES [IP6 of 7128 Info Packet]
1. Council agreed to schedule the orientation of Council (current and incoming) after their
strategic planning session on November 29.
2. Mayor Hayek suggested modifying the meeting schedule from four meeting nights a month
to three by combining one work session into the same night, and scheduling the work
session prior to a scheduled formal meeting. Majority expressed interest but agreed to wait
until orientation to discuss and possibly starting the schedule January 1.
Meeting adjourned 7:10 PM.