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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-02-19 Council minutes CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: February 26, 2013 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, February 19, 2013, 5:20 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton UISG: Brame) Staff: Markus, Fruin, Bentley, Dulek, Karr, Davidson, Rackis, Long, Hightshoe, Scott, Knoche, Reichart, Purdy, Morris Andrew, Lt. Brotherton (A complete transcription and power point presentations are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website) QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda item # 11 —Ordinance ... residential solid waste storage ... behind the building line of residential structures) Council Member Payne questioned why a City-wide ordinance was necessary for a specific problem of a few; and questioned screening and special exception requirements. City Manager Markus stated the request was responding to the strategic plan and neighborhood stabilization issues; and Housing & Inspection Services Dir. Boothroy would be present at the formal meeting to address the matter. Majority requested more input from other neighborhoods and staff prior to action. 2. (Consent Calendar#5e(2)West Side Levee—resolution setting a public hearing ...) In response to Council Member Throgmorton, Special Projects Engineer Reichart stated he would provide notification to property owners and residents regarding the hearing. 3. (Consent Calendar#5f(6) Correspondence ... Cindy Roberts—Skate Night) Council Member Throgmorton noted correspondence regarding skate night returning to Grant Wood Elementary on Sunday afternoons. 4. (Agenda item #7g Mackinaw Village ... approving preliminary plat ...) In response to Council Member Dobyns, PCD Dir. Davidson showed a power point and answered questions regarding the trail along Iowa River; acknowledge a REAP grant for$200,000. 5. (Agenda items#7d, 7e, 7f—conditional rezoning, vacating right-of-way, and preliminary plat approval for Roberts Dairy/ Hy Vee) City Clerk Karr announced that the applicant had requested deferral of all three agenda items to the March 5th meeting. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS (# 13) # 13e Airport Commission—readvertise # 13f Civil Service Commission—Jesse Case #13g Historic Preservation Commission — Kent Ackerson; Frank Durham; Kate Corcoran # 13h Planning &Zoning Commission—Ann Freerks and readvertise one # 13i Telecommunications Commission— Bram Elias Council Work Session February 19, 2013 Page 2 LOCAL HOMELESS SERVICES (IP 3) The following individuals presented information: • Chrissy Canganelli, Executive Director, Shelter House • Stephanie VanHousen, Homeless Liaison for the Iowa City Community School District • William Liu, University of Iowa Professor of Counseling Psychology Community Development Planner Hightshoe present for discussion. ACTION: None at this time. • INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [February 7, 14] D February 17 1. (IP3 — Memo from PW Dir. and Recycling Coordinator ... 2012 Recycling Updates) In response to Council Member Dobyns, Asst. to the City Manager Fruin reported that household hazardous wastes does provide a service four times a year that enables citizens to drop off toxics without traveling to the landfill; and the next one is scheduled at the Eastside Recycling Center on March 2nd 2. Mayor Pro tern Mims stated the information packet contained a lot of good information, and stated she appreciated staff putting the items together. 3. (IP6 — Material from the City Manager - Para transit (SEATS) ...February 5 work session) Mayor Hayek provided an update on the Council Committee (Hayek, Dobyns, Dickens) working with staff and communicating with other cities and Johnson County regarding SEATS. D February 14 1. (IP12 — Para transit Advisory Agenda) Council Member Dickens reported that the Para transit Committee had moved the meetings to 1:00 to enable Dobyns to attend. 2. (IP15 & IP16— Economic Development Minutes) Council Member Payne questioned the terms on the attendance charts attached to the minutes. City Manager Markus and City Clerk Karr stated staff has been contacted and the discrepancy will be addressed on the final minutes. Council Member Dobyns questioned whether Council Member Payne would continue to recluse herself on the College / Gilbert discussion. Asst. City Atty. Dulek stated she would research the matter as it relates to the developer's agreement. 3. (IP7 — RISE grant awarded for Moss Ridge Road) Mayor Hayek and Council Members thanked Mayor Pro tern for attending the IDOT meeting in Ames with staff. 4. (IP5— KXIC Radio Show) Council agreed to the following schedule: February 27 - Dickens March 6 - Payne March 13 - Hayek March 20 - Dobyns March 27 - Champion April 3 - Mims April 10 - Dickens Council Work Session February 19, 2013 Page 3 PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP#4] None MEETING SCHEDULE FIP#5] None COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Dickens reported on a meeting with Chris Daniels from HR Green on the "A Perfect Circle" project, and provided materials to the City Clerk regarding an organic greenhouses business. Staff will follow up. 2. City Manager Markus introduced Police Lt. Brotherton who was present for the homeless discussion earlier in the evening. Lt. Brotherton present for discussion. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS None Meeting adjourned 6:32 PM.