HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-09-03 Council minutesCITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 11, 2013
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, September 3, 2013, 5:10 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: Bramel
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Bentley, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse, Davidson, Morris, Knoche, Andrew,
Steffen, Moreno, Boothroy, Rummel, Bockenstedt
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
(Agenda item # 7 — Personal property in the Downtown .... Ordinance ... Ped Mall)
Council Member Throgmorton asked if Council would consider moving the item up
earlier on the agenda. Majority voiced concerns about taking items out of order for
individuals who may not be in attendance at the beginning of the meeting and agreed to
wait and consider the request at the formal meeting if necessary. Council Member
Throgmorton stated his intent to suggest amendments at the formal meeting.
2. (Agenda item # 5b — First and Rochester rezoning...) Mayor Hayek noted the request to
expedite, and stated his sense to proceed with second consideration only.
3. (Agenda item # 9 — Recommendations regarding Police Citizens Review Board) In
response to Council Member Payne, City Atty. Dilkes and City Clerk Karr clarified that
the name change would not affect the City Charter but only Title 8, and would include a
reference to "formerly known as ". In response to Council Member Throgmorton, City
Mgr. Markus stated the Ad hoc Diversity Committee no longer exists and all updates to
recommendations would be available on the City website so citizens can monitor each
recommendation.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS (Agenda # 11)
Public Art Advisory Committee — Brent Westphal
STAFF UPDATE ON FIRST AVENUE GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT
City Engr. Knoche presented a power point, and reviewed the timeline as follows:
➢ Complete all utility work in 2014
➢ September or October 2014 letting
➢ Begin work spring of 2015
➢ Construction 2015 and 2016
ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Knoche)
Council Work Session
September 3, 2013
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DISCUSSION OF LARGE ASSEMBLY EVENT PERMIT FEES rIP3 of 8/29 Info Packetl
Adm. Asst. to City Manager Bentley presented a power point. Majority agreed in having staff
prepare ordinance for Council consideration.
ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Bentley)
STAFF UPDATE ON THE ANIMAL SHELTER PROJECT rIP4 of 8/29 Info Packetl
Architectural Services Coordinator Morris introduced Sally Ness, Neumann Monson Architects,
who presented a power point. Public Works Dir. Fosse and Liz Ford, Animal Care Technician
present for discussion.
ACTION: Proceed as outlined and include geothermal component. (Morris)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [August 291
August 29
1. (IP # 22 — Police Citizens Review Minutes) Council Member Dobyns noted page 41 of
the Annual Report attached to the August 12 minutes and questioned the level of review
and process for review. City Clerk Karr reviewed the process and distributed a handout.
2. (1 P7 — memo from City Clerk ... Police Citizens Review Member Terms) Council
Member referenced the memo regarding the history of Police Citizen Review members
serving more than two terms, and stated no one had served more than two terms.
Majority of Council agreed not to pursue the recommendation from the Ad hoc Diversity
Committee to impose term limits for this Board. In response to Council Member
Throgmorton, City Mgr. Markus stated the Ad hoc Diversity Committee no longer exists
and all updates to recommendations would be available on the City website so citizens
can monitor each recommendation.
3. (IP11 — Corridor Business Journal Luncheon...) Mayor Pro tem Mims pointe dup the
information did not have information on when and where the event would be held. City
Clerk will provide more information.
4. (IP21 — Human Rights Commission minutes...) Mayor Pro tem Mims the minutes noted
a conference on Racial Justice and Disproportion Minority Incarceration to be held on
October 17 and questioned City participation. City Manager Markus confirmed City
representatives would be in attendance.
COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE
1. Council Member Throgmorton asked if the Strategic Planning Session scheduled for
Tuesday, November 26, could be changed to allow members to travel for the
Thanksgiving holiday. Members suggested moving the session to Friday afternoon,
November 22. City Clerk Karr will contact the facilitator about availability and report
back.
2. Individuals confirmed the KXIC schedule as follows:
September 4 — Mims
September 11 - Dickens
September 18 - Dobyns
PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS rlP # 5 and 6 of 8/29 Info Packetl
Council Work Session
September 3, 2013
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Council Member Throgmorton requested a work session be scheduled to discuss the
challenge of homelessness in the community. After discussion a majority requested a
memo providing an update of local discussions.
2. Council Member Champion requested the discussion of locations of public housing be
scheduled prior to her term ending.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS
None
Meeting adjourned 6:40 PM.