HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-08-18 Council minutesDate: August 25, 2015
CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 18, 2015, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Dickens, Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton
UISG: Neal
Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Hargadine, Bockenstedt, Havel, O'Brien, Boothroy,
Hall, Hightshoe, Ralston, Laverman, Nations, Dulek, Howard, Knoche
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item 4d - Rooftop Service Areas ... ) In response to Council, Asst. City
Manager Fruin responded to questions regarding a required elevator; support of the
business community, and vertical expansion of drinking establishments.
2. (Consent Calendar items # 2f(1)- Nanci Kohl letter ... road diet concerns) In response to
Council Member Payne, Transportation Planner Ralston and City Manager Markus
responded to comments received on the Mormon Trek project.
3. (Consent Calendar item 2f(2) - ... Petition ... End Discrimination against black youth ...
and 2f(4) Venson Curington II: request for work session) In response to Council Member
Throgmorton, a majority of Council agreed to make individual appointments with Mr.
Curington as their schedules allow and also encouraged him to schedule a meeting with
the Diversity Roundtable group representing major organizations in the community.
4. (Consent Calendar items # 2f(7) - Johnson County Board of Supervisors ... Minimum
Wage Ordinance for Johnson County) In response to Council Member Botchway, the
City Manager and City Attorney suggested Council wait until after the County discusses
the latest revisions to the ordinance, the County Attorney's opinion on the legality, and
takes action on an ordinance prior to a City response.
5. (Consent Calendar item # 2e(2) - Rezoning Benton Street / Riverside Drive ... ) City
Clerk Karr noted a correction in the second last line of the agenda item title, the word
"southwest" should be "northwest" referring to the corner of Benton Street.
6. (Consent Calendar item # 2e(7) - Willow Creek / Kiwanis Park Renovation Project ...) In
response to Council Member Dobyns, Parks and Forestry Supt. Hall responded to
questions regarding the addition of a second baseball backstop; possible redesign plans
for various uses such as t -ball and cricket; and the potential to add alternates in Phase 3
of a splash pad.
7. (Consent Calendar item # 2d(1) - 2015 PCC Patching ....) In response to Council
Member Throgmorton, Public Works Dir. Knoche stated "PCC" stands for "Portland
Cement Concrete".
Council Work Session
August 18, 2015
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DISCUSS NUISANCE AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT STANDARDS IN
NEIGHBORHOODS FIP # 3 of 8/13 Info Packetl
NDS Dir. Boothroy and Senior Housing Inspector Laverman presented a power point and
reviewed the recommendations contained in the August 13 memo.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined, working with neighborhood associations and
apartment owner associations on proposed changes. (Boothroy)
STAR Community Rating System fIP #4 of 8/13 Info Packetl
Sustainability Coordinator Nations presented a power point and updated Council on the project,
with the goal of Iowa City receiving the STAR Community Rating by next spring.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Nations)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION fAugust 6,131
August 6
1. (IP2 — Response from Asst. City Manager to Linda Quinn ... Proposal to ban plastic
bags) In response to Council Member Botchway, City Manager Markus reported a
raised consciousness without government involvement and more opportunities to
communicate and educate within the community..
2. (1133 — Police Body Worn Cameras and Policy) Mayor Pro tem Mims thanked staff for the
policy and memo. Council Members Dobyns and Throgmorton echoed comments and
communication efforts.
3. (11310 — Listening Posts ... Summary Report) Council Members Botchway and Dickens
provided additional information on the Listening Post held at Lucky's Market.
4. (IP6 — .... Southern District of Iowa Asst. U.S. Atty. ... Curb Ramps) Mayor Hayek
acknowledged staff on the favorable outcome, and City Manager Markus noted the
efforts of Adm. Analyst Andrews and City Atty. Dilkes and her staff.
5. (1137 - ... Proposed Council Meeting Schedule, September — December 2015) Council
agreed with the schedule as proposed.
August 13
1. (IP5 — ... KXIC Schedule ... ) Council agreed with to the following schedule:
Wednesday
August 19 — Dickens
August 26 — Throgmorton
September 2 — Botchway
September 9 — Hayek
September 16 — Blue Zones (Shannon Greene)
September 23 —
September 30 —
October 7 —
October 14 —
October 21 — Blue Zones (Shannon Greene)
October 28 —
November 4 —
November 11 (pre-recorded 10am 11/10) —
November 18 —
November 25 —
December 2 —
December 9 —
December 16 —
Council Work Session
August 18, 2015
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Friday
August 21 — Mims
September 4 — Botchway
September 18 — Dobyns
October 2 — Dobyns
October 16 — Dobyns
November 6 — Dobyns
November 20 —
December 4 — Dobyns
December 18 —
2. (IP12 — ... Upcoming Training Opportunity for Council) Council Members Botchway and
Throgmorton indicated they will be attending the training and encourages other
Members to do so if their schedule permits.
3. (IP16 — Iowa Property Assessment Appeal Board and District Court Notice of Appeal) In
response to Council Member Throgmorton, Mayor Hayek stated some firms specialize in
such cases. M=City Manager Markus stated often it was a corporate position to appeal
COUNCIL TIME / PENDING WORK SESSIONS TOPICS [IP # 7 of 7/23 Info Packet]
1. Mayor Hayek noted the grand opening of Alexander Elementary on Thursday.
2. Council Member Throgmorton noted the passing of former Council Member Steven
Kanner, and a memorial planned at Happy Hollow Park; and also the passing of former
Human Rights Coordinator Heather Shank and a memorial at Lensing Funeral Home on
Thursday
3. Council Member Botchway reminded everyone of the Soul Fest planned the last week-
end of the month.
4. Council Member Dickens announced that the Pathways fundraiser "Men Who Cook"
would be held this week -end at the Clarion.
5. Council Member Botchway noted item # 12 in the August 6 packet regarding the loss of
77 jobs at Schenker. City Manager Markus reported a change in corporate philosophy
and distribution model.
MEETING SCHEDULE
None
Meeting adjourned 6:35 P.M.