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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
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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
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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.