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Home My WebLink About2013-08-06 Council minuteszz rte CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: August 13, 2013 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, August 6, 2013, 5:24 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton UISG: Absent Staff: Markus, Fruin, Bentley, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse, Gannon, Davidson, Bentley, O'Brien, Knoche, Scott A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website. QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar # 2d(5) —100 block of East Washington Street ... consultant agreement ... HDR Engineering for a master plan study) In response to Council Member Throgmorton, PCD Dir. Davidson stated the study has been expanded to include all major property owners in the block; and that the study would be available for the general public to view once completed. 2. (Consent Calendar # 2d(6) — Normandy Drive Restoration...) Mayor Hayek stated the item would be removed and scheduled at a later time. 3. (Agenda item # 4c — zoning code amendment... Board of Adjustment ... special exception for a non - conforming use ...) In response to Council Member Payne, PCD Dir. Davidson explained the action would enable non - conforming use that is determined to be a positive influence on the neighborhood and reviewed on a case -by -case basis by the Board of Adjustment. 4. (Agenda item # 5 — Wild Prairie Estates Part Five Outlot ... amending the subdivider's agreement ... authorizing conveyance .... Dedication of a portion of outlot B ... as public open space ...) In response to Council Member Payne, PCD Davidson presented a power point. City Atty. Dilkes responded to questions. 5. (Consent Calendar # 2d(1) — CDBG Demolition Project ... accepting the work ... ) In response to Mayor Pro tem Mims, City Engr. Knoche explained this was the final demolition of the homes purchased with the CDBG buy -out program. 6. (Agenda item # 7 — solid waste collection fees ... ... to increase or change residential solid waste collection fees) In response to Council Member Throgmorton, City Manager Markus stated staff would be present to address questions at the formal meeting. (continued after appointments) COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS (Agenda # 11) Board of Adjustment — Constance Goeb Council Work Session August 6, 2013 Page 2 QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS (continued) 7. (Agenda item # 7 — solid waste collection fees ... ... to increase or change residential solid waste collection fees) In response to Council Member Throgmorton, Finance Director Bockenstedt outlined the increases and noted it had been three years since the last increase. City Manager Markus stated the increases were the same as outlined in the approved budget. REVIEW STAFF OPTIONS REGARDING HALF PRICED FARES AND SUNDAY SERVICE FOR PARATRANSIT USERS (SEATS) [IP3. 4 of 8/1 Info Packet) Transportation Service Dir. O'Brien presented a power point. After discussion a majority of Council directed staff to: Phase out half fare ➢ Maintain half fare through June 30, 2014 ➢ Increase to 3/4 fare on July 1, 2014 ➢ Increase to full fare on January 1, 2015 ➢ Any fixed route fare increases will also effect paratransit fare Phase out Sunday service ➢ Maintain Sunday service through December 31, 2013 ➢ Allow time for private entities, non - profit agencies and churches to assist Maintain door to door service ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (O'Brien) STAFF REVIEW IF LANDFILL ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES Public Works Director presented a power point. ACTION: Proceed as directed. (Fosse) INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [ July 25, August 11 July 25 1. (IP # 5 — Memo from the Special Projects Adm. — Gateway Project ...) Council Member Payne suggested a separate work session to schedule in order to have a full discussion of the project. PW Dir. Fosse indicated that materials will be sent out in advance of the two scheduled discussions. Majority agreed to proceed as outlined and evaluate the need for additional meetings, possibly an earlier start time, and /or continuing discussion beyond the two scheduled sessions. August 1 1. (IP # 7 — Memo from Police Capt ....juvenile justice certified program ... Georgetown University Training) Mayor Pro tem Mims stated she was pleased to see staff participation in the program, and Council Member Throgmorton praised the Chief and staff for their involvement. 2. (IP # 9 — Memo form Transportation Planner ... Bicycle Friendly Community Feedback Report) Mayor Hayek acknowledged the memo and the fact the Iowa City is the first in the state to receive the Silver Level designation. 3. (IP # 10 - ... press release ... USPS to host public meeting ...) Mayor Pro tem Mims mentioned she would attend the meeting scheduled in Harvat Hall on August 7 regarding a proposed relocation of the Post Office. Mayor Hayek stated he would be attending and would also mention at the formal meeting. Council Work Session August 6, 2013 Page 3 COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE 1. Council Member Throgmorton reported on a YouTube video of Jeff Speck, author of a book "Walkable City ", speaking about place making, and encouraged people to watch the 50 minute video. 2. Mayor Hayek confirmed the KXIC schedule as follows: August 7 — Champion August 14 — Dobyns August 21- Throgmorton PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS rIP # 5 of 8/1 Info Packetl None UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS 1. Mayor Hayek noted the Creative Corridors invitation with regard to Diversity Focus on August 20. City Manager Markus indicated staff would be attending. 2. City Clerk reminded Council Members to let her know if they would be attending the Iowa City Area Development (ICAD) annual meeting and banquet on August 29. Meeting adjourned 6:40 PM.