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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-11-12 Council minutesI I CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: November 28, 2013 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, November 12, 2013, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Champion, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Throgmorton. Absent: Payne UISG: Bramel Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse, Davidson, Moran, Howard, Bockenstedt, O'Brien, Ralston, Andrew A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website. Mayor Hayek noted that Council Member Payne was out of town and would be participating electronically in the formal meeting later in the evening. QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS (Agenda item # 4d(11) — Certification of Urban Renewal Project; and Agenda item # 4d(12) — Urban Renewal Report ....) Individual Council Members shared concerned regarding the difficult in reading the reports as presented and suggested shorter summary memos, possibly presented as a work session item. Finance Dir. Bockenstedt explained the State forms were required annual reports, and that staff would produce a summary report in the future. 2. (Agenda item # 4e(2) — Annexation and rezoning on Sycamore Street for School District; and # 4e(3) — Annexation and rezoning on American Legion Road for School District) In response to Council, PCD Dir. Davidson responded to questions regarding the process and incorporating aspects of the Comprehensive Plan and South District Plan into development of the sites. City Manager Markus stated Council could consider modifications to the Plan as well. Council directed staff to summarize the South District Plan neighborhood guidance at the time of the hearing. 3. (Agenda item # 10 —rooftop patio exception ...) In response to Mayor Pro tem Mims, City Atty. Dilkes clarified that the section being amended currently includes an exception for restaurants, hotels, motels, private clubs and theaters and we're expanding the exception. 4. (Consent Calendar # 4f(2) ... Julie Myers letter re Floodplains Work to Prevent Flooding) Council Member Champion noted the letter on floodplains and stated it was well written and opened her eyes on a number of issues. 5. (Consent Calendar # 4f(12) ... Kelly Mayo letter re change in code ... pedicabs) City Clerk Karr responded to questions. Council directed staff to review the provision and report back on amending the present definition. Council Work Session November 12, 2013 Page 2 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS r# 111 Board of Adjustment - reappoint Gene Chrischilles Historic Preservation Commission - Thomas Agran (Northside Rep.) Human Rights Commission — reappoint Orville Townsend, Sr. and Diane Finnerty Parks & Recreation Commission — reappoint Clayton "Clay" Claussen; appoint Larry Brown and Katherine Jones Senior Center — reappoint Jay Honohan DISCUSSION OF THE IOWA CITY MAIN POST OFFICE RELOCATION r # 4d(13)' 04H Parking & Transportation Dir. O'Brien present for discussion. After discussion a majority indicated support for passage of the proposed resolution. RIVERFRONT CROSSINGS FORM -BASED CODE PRESENTATION BY STAFF PCD Dir. Davidson and Planner Howard presented a power point about the concept of a form based Code for the Riverfront Crossings. ACTION: Schedule for Planning & Zoning review. (Davidson and Howard) INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION rOctober 17, 24. 31 and November 71 October 17 1. (IP2 — Iowa City named ... 100 Best Places to Live) Mayor Pro tem Mims stated she liked the article. 2. Mayor Hayek questioned when the City could expect to heat about the state franchise issue with Mediacom. City Manager Markus stated it would take some time to completely play out. October 24 1. (IP # 8 — Report 2013 Survey ...Iowa City / Johnson County Senior Center) Council Member Throgmorton stated he learned a lot form the survey results. 2. (1 P5 -Article ... McCoy gives up on rail funds) Mayor Hayek noted the doom and gloom report on the passenger rail front. October 31 1. (IP4 — Library Open House) Mayor Pro tem Mims noted the event scheduled for November 14. November 7 1. (IP4 — Memo from City Clerk ... KXIC Radio Show) Council agreed to the following schedule: November 20 — Throgmorton November 27 — Dobyns December 4 — Mims December 11 — Hayek December 18 — Champion December 25 — Holiday 2. (IP6 — Memo form Budget Management Analyst ... 2013 Citizen Survey) Council Member Throgmorton noted the survey and his understanding it would be revisited during strategic plan discussion. Council Work Session November 12, 2013 Page 3 3. (IP7 — UISG Recycling .... Recycling services) Mayor Hayek sated he was glad to see the letter from UISG regarding multifamily recycling. UISG Rep. Bramel updated Council on the campaign and discussion with Recycling Coordinator Jordan; and indicated his desire to add the item to a Council work session in December. AGENDA ITEMS (CONTINUED) (Consent Calendar # 4d(2) — Legislative Priorities) Mayor Hayek stated he forgot to mention the request to nominate someone to the League of Cities Legislative Committee; and stated he had asked Mayor Pro tern Mims. The item will be added to the organization meeting appointment agenda on January 4'h COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE (IP # 6 — Memo from City Clerk: KXIC Radio Show) Council Members agreed to the following schedule: October 16 — Mims October 23 — Mims October 30 — Dickens November 6 — Champion November 13 - Hayek 2. (IP # 7 — Memo from City Clerk: Proposed meeting schedule January- March) Council Members agreed with the schedule as presented. 3. Mayor Pro tern Mims noted the Library open house on November 14; and the showing of "Inequity for All" on the University of Iowa campus in MacBride Hall on November 19tH 4. Council Member Throgmorton noted the public open house scheduled for November 19 at the Sheraton on the downtown streetscape design improvements project; and reported on a meeting with Japanese visitors on November 11. 5. Mayor Hayek reported on his trip to China for the UNESCO Cities, Creative Cities network conference. PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS FIP # 3 of 11/7 Info Packetl In response to UISG rep. Bramel, the City Manager summarized the pending list for the remaining two meeting in 2013; and Bramel requested that recycling be included. PW Dir. Fosse reported that a Fiberight discussion is also being anticipated during that time and staff was trying to coordinate recycling initiatives into the discussion. Mayor Hayek suggested staff schedule the discussion when information becomes available, and prior to Bramel departure. 2. Council Member Champion noted a good editorial about keeping Hoover Elementary open because of the neighborhood, and encouraged anyone interested in writing a letter to the School Board. The Mayor stated there may be a need for Council to revisit. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS /COUNCIL INVITATIONS 1. UISG Bramel noted the "jingle Cross" event at the Johnson County Fairgrounds this week -end. Meeting adjourned 6:35 PM.