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To MEMORANDUM
Date: October 18, 2011
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, October 18, 2011, 6:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright
UISG: Graham
Staff: Markus, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Hennes, Boothroy, Davidson, Bentley, Yapp, Havel
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
BOARD OF APPEALS BY -LAW CHANGES [Item #14]
City Clerk Karr referenced item # 14 and the request from the Board of Appeals to amend the
by -laws in three areas:
1. Reduction in the number of members from seven (7) to five (5).
2. Opening up to qualified trade representatives if no professional applies or is
appointed after three months
3. Opening up to non - resident if no residents apply after three months
Staff recommends approval of # 1 and # 2 only. The Rules Committee recommends approval
of # 1 and # 2, and was split on # 3. Sr. Bldg. Inspector Hennes present. After discussion a
majority agreed to amend the resolution and not allow for non - residents to serve on City Boards
and Commissions.
STAFF ACTION: Resolution will be amended on the floor during the formal meeting.
(Karr)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 18 — Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Cable TV Division
... Media Production Services Coordinator ...) In response to Council Member Wright, Asst.
City Mgr. Helling reported that the $5000 difference in salary would be funded through the
Cable budget and not the general fund.
2. (Agenda item # 9 — Determining the Riverfront Crossings Urban Renewal Area.... Public
hearing .... Resolution) Council Member Mims pointed out to PCD Dir. Davidson the memo
included in the packet refers to the Riverfront Crossings in the beginning but the majority of
the text refers to Towncrest; suggesting it was updated from a previous document.
3. (Agenda item # 17 — resolution awarding contract ... Water Works Prairie Park Flood
Mitigation Improvements Project) City Clerk Karr stated staff has requested the item be
deferred to the November 1 Council meeting to allow for state review.
4. (Consent Calendar item # 4e (10) — Correspondence form Steve Smith; James & LeAnne
Dreier re increased vandalism & problems in the north end) In response to Council Member
Bailey, City Manager Markus stated that there has been, and will continue to be, an
increased police patrol in neighborhoods.
Council Work Session
October 18, 2011
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5. (Consent Calendar item # 4e (8) — Correspondence from Paula Swygard; Mark Cannon re
Hwy. 1 Trail and Sidewalks Project — Miller- Orchard Neighborhood) PCD Dir. Davidson,
Transportation Planner Yapp, and HIS Dir. Boothroy present for questions. PCD Dir.
Davidson stated the item will be reviewed at the November 1St special work session, and the
neighborhood association notified.
6. (Consent Calendar item # 4e (9) — Correspondence from James Surratt re traffic light) In
response to Council Member Mims, Transportation Planner Yapp reported during the
wintertime when the sun shines directly into the video the camera has trouble picking up
white or light gray vehicles; and transit is looking into changes that would assist in the
detection.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [October 6 & 13]
Packet of 10/6 — No discussion
Packet of 10/13
1. (IP3 — Court Street Traffic Calming Neighborhood Meeting) City Mgr. Markus and
Transportation Planner Yapp updated Council on the meeting and responded to
questions. After discussion staff will offer the on street parking option again, and
prepare a timeline and costs for other options for Council review.
2. (IP6 — KXIC Radio Show) Council agreed to the following schedule:
November 2
- Hayek
November 9
- Dickens
November 16
-Mims
November 23
- Champion
November 30
-Wright
COUNCIL TIME
No discussion
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES
Council Member Champion requested that the discussion on the Partnership For Alcohol Safety
(PAS) recommendations include information on statistics from the Iowa City Police and the
University of Iowa Police regarding PAULA rates.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
Mayor Hayek stated he would be attending a meeting in Des Moines on Monday, October 24,
regarding passenger rail issues.
Meeting adjourned 6:30 PM.