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Home My WebLink About2014-12-02 Council minutes!„* CITY OF IOWA CITY - *� .. �'��'MEMORANDUM Date: December 10, 2014 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, December 2, 2014, 5:00 p.m. in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton UISG: McCarthy Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Bockenstedt, Yapp, Boothroy, Davidson, Fosse, O'Brien, Bramel, Ford, Reichart, Dulek, Andrew, Hargadine, Hart, Hightshoe, Hennes, Howard, Frank A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and on the City website. QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS (Consent Calendar # 3d(7) — Bonus Height 316 Madison ...) In response to Council Member Mims, NDS Planner Howard stated that after this action no further Council action is required regarding the height bonus but the applicant may request financial assistance which would require addition Council action at a later time. Council Member Throgmorton requested the item be removed for separate consideration and a majority agreed. City Atty. Dilkes clarified that an item need not be deleted form the Consent Calendar to be discussed. 2. (Consent Calendar # 3f(12) — correspondence ... cottages) In response to Council Member Throgmorton's request for separate consideration of the correspondence, Mayor Hayek stated no action was scheduled and correspondence was being accepted only, suggesting Council could discuss the matter at work session. Development Services Coordinator Yapp present for discussion. Council members agreed to have a special formal meeting prior to December 10 to discuss the setting of a public hearing on the landmark designation. City Clerk will work with Council Members on scheduling. 3. (Consent Calendar # 3f(2) — correspondence .... Body Cameras ... ) Police Chief Hargadine and City Manager Markus responded to questions. 4. (Item # 5a — rezoning .... Moss Ridge Road Rezoning ... ) Mayor Hayek stated that discussion regarding a rezoning matter must be at the formal meeting. 5. (Consent Calendar # 3f(6) — Correspondence ... Snow removal at Thornberry Dog Park) Mayor Pro tem Mims questioned if we are getting what we're paying for in terms of snow removal at the Park. City Manager Markus confirmed staff was checking and would verify. Council Work Session December 2, 2014 Page 2 6. (Consent Calendar # 3f(11) — Correspondence ... Support apartment recycling) In response to Mayor Hayek, Public Works Dir. Fosse and City Manager Markus stated a meeting was scheduled next week to discuss this issue and information on changes, including reallocation of staff and possible phasing, will be presented during budget discussions. 7. (Item # 6 — Resolution ... 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan) Neighborhood Services Coordinator Hightshoe present for discussion. SELECTION OF THE PREFERRED DEVELOPER FOR THE COURT / LINN PROPERTY [IP # 3 Info Packet of 11/25] Economic Development Adm. Davidson and Economic Dev. Coordinator Ford facilitated discussion. Majority of Council Members selected two finalists in ranked order: 1. CA Ventures and 2. Core Campus. On the recommendation of City Manager Markus, Council agreed to keep the competition open between the two firms and attempt to negotiate the best deal. No financial assistance through TIF, and site and building compliance with the Riverfront Crossings Form Based Code are required. ACTION: Approach both finalists and negotiate best deal. (Davidson) REVIEW OF PROPOSED TAXI REGULATIONS [IP # 4 Info Packet of 11/25] Due to time constraints there was no discussion on the matter and staff will schedule for next available work session. INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION rNovember 20 and 251 November 20 1. [IP # 2 — Racial Equity Toolkit] Council Member Botchway noted he had provided a copy of the racial equity toolkit in the packet, and agreed to previous remarks made by Council Member Throgmorton that a work session should be scheduled to discuss specific goals and come up with an actual plan. Council agreed to schedule discussion noting the January is committed to the budget and it may be February. November 25 1. [IP # 7 —Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee Report] Majority agreed to add discussion of the report to the pending list to be scheduled at an upcoming work session. Staff will look into scheduling in February. COUNCIL TIME AND MEETING SCHEDULE 1. Council Member Botchway indicated his desire to move the work session set up back behind the dais (same as for formal), allowing for more visibility, installation of new monitors that could be used for both work sessions and formal presentations, and gaining a few extra minutes of work session meeting time instead of allowing for breakdown. After discussion a majority agreed to retain the same configuration for work sessions. Council Work Session December 2, 2014 Page 3 2. Mayor Hayek distributed a draft copy of the proposed agenda items submitted by the Board of Supervisors for the joint breakfast meeting scheduled for December 11. Majority agreed to no changes. 3. Council Member Botchway noted instances where large groups of people were present for one item that was late on the agenda, and questioned the ability to move the up on the agenda. The Mayor stated it was often a tough balance but clarified Council may move agenda items by motion at the meeting. PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS [IP # 5 Info Packet of 11/251 None UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS 1. Council Member Throgmorton noted he would be attending the regional workforce investment board meeting. Meeting adjourned 6:40 p.m.