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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 12, 2013
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 4, 2013, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Dickens (5:10), Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: Bramel
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Bentley, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Bockenstedt, O'Brien, Moran,
Fosse, Rummel, Havel, Nations
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda items #10 ... Parking Fee Changes ... adjust off street hourly parking fees...
increase on street hourly parking fees and change expired meter fine structure) In response
to UISG Rep. Bramel Transportation Services Dir. O'Brien stated parking in the downtown
ramps is not part of this proposal and will come back to Council at a later time.
2. (Consent Calendar item # 3f(5) Debbie & Mike Hartley - Rebuilding of the Dental Lab) In
response to Council Member Throgmorton, PCD Dir. Davidson reported staff was
considering recommending a change in the City Code and would be bringing something
back to Council shortly.
3. (Agenda items #9 ... Paratransit (SEATS) contract ... Authorizing 28E agreement
...Johnson County ...) Council Member Throgmorton questioned whether Council would be
discussing the matter during the work session or wait for the formal. Council Member
Throgmorton indicated an interest to invent some transitional measures for elimination of
half price fares and Sunday service. Majority expressed an interest to discuss during the
formal meeting as individuals are expected to attend the formal.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Commission (2017 full term) — Matthew Wolford
Public Art Advisory Committee — William Nusser
Human Rights Commission — defer to June 18 (to allow contact with applicants)
FLOODING UPDATE
PW Dir. Fosse presented a power point. Parks & Recreation Dir. Moran present for discussion.
SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT REPORT 2013 [IP # 31
PW Dir. Fosse introduced Environmental Coordinator Nations who presented power point of the
report.
ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Fosse / Nations)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [MAY 16, 23, 301
May 16
Council Work Session
June 4, 2013
Page 2
1. (Articles from City Manager - IP 3 It's Time for Iowa to address racial disparity in
sentences and IP 4 City Leadership to Promote Black Male Achievement) Council
Member Mims noted the articles and encouraged Council to consider setting aside a
work session to brainstorm with staff on programs the City might pursue. Council
Member Throgmorton agreed and questioned when the staff recommendation regarding
the Ad Hoc Diversity report would be available. City Manager Markus stated the goal
was to have before Council at the June 18 meeting.
2. (IP7 Memo form the Finance Dir.... proposed property tax reform legislation) Mayor Pro
tem Mims thanked the Finance Dir. for the update on State Legislation on City Finances.
City Manager Markus reported that he had asked the Finance Dir. to present more
information to Council at the formal meeting later in the evening.
May 23
1. (IP 2 Email from Asst. to the City Manager re Review from Water Superintendent ...
regarding fluoride levels in local water supply) Mayor Hayek thanked staff for the
response on fluoride levels in City water.
May 30
None
COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE DP # 41
1. Council Member Dickens reminded everyone of the Arts Fest with events starting Friday
evening, and "Kid's Street" activities 10:00 to 3:00 Saturday.
2. Council Member Throgmorton stated he had attended the first meeting of the downtown
streetscape design committee, and stated he would keep Council informed.
3. Council Member Throgmorton reported on the Riverfront Crossings Project meeting
attended by himself, Council Members Payne and Dobyns, and Congressman
Loebsack; and complimenting Community Dev. Coordinator Long and Planner Howard
for their assistance.
4. Council Member Throgmorton informed Council of a meeting he and City Manager
Markus held with Downing Thomas, International Programs at the University of Iowa,
about setting up a forum in September to build stronger connections between Chinese
residents and the Iowa City community.
5. Council Member Dickens reported on another neighborhood meeting in the Gilbert Court
area and stated progress was being made on clean -up efforts cooperation from the
railroad, AmeriCorps, Mayor's Youth involvement.
6. Mayor Hayek thanked Council Members Payne and Dobyns for their work with the
School District facilities issues. Council Member Payne noted a community public
meeting on June 5 at Hotel Vetro.
7. Council Members agreed to schedule council appointee evaluations for 4:00 PM on
Tuesday, July 16.
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP # 51
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
None
Meeting adjourned 6:30 PM.