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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-02-02 Council minutesCITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: February 11, 2016 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, February 2, 2016, 5:43 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton. Absent: Dickens UISG: Neal, Simpson Staff: Markus, Fruin, Dilkes, Karr, Korpel, Havel, Yapp, Boothroy, Bockenstedt, Laverman, Ford, Bollinger, Bowers, Schaul, Knocke, O'Brien, Hightshoe, Rackis, Seydel-Johnson A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website. [Work session followed special Formal and Executive Session] QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Item # 8 — ICDD Fundraising) Mayor Throgmorton stated he requested Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator and Public Art Advisory Committee staff member Bollinger to make a presentation at the formal meeting. 2. (Consent Calendar item # 3d(3) — Moss Ridge Road) Council Member Mims noted that the project estimated cost was $4.2 and the actual $3.5 million. 3. (Consent Calendar item # 3d(1) — Sabin Townhomes Agreement) In response to Council Member Thomas, Development Services Coordinator Yapp and Economic Dev. Coordinator Ford reported that the change still meets the open space requirements. 4. (Consent Calendar item # 3d(6) — Douglass Street and Douglass Court Water Main replacement) In response to Council Member Taylor, City Engr. Havel stated that sidewalks were added as part of the City's complete streets policy, adding connectivity to the surrounding trail and sidewalk network. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS (item # 121 • Airport Commission: City Clerk Karr requested the appointment be re -advertised to clear up confusion on the term length and what was advertised. • Board of Adjustment: • Historic Preservation: Tim Weitzel Sharon DeGraw (Brown Street) Zachariah Builta (At Large) 0 Parks and Recreation: Wayne Fett Council Work Session February 2, 2016 Page 2 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER fAcienda item #101 Human Rights / Equity Dir. Bowers and Neighborhood Development Services Dr. Boothroy presented an overview of the recommendation and ordinance. DISCUSSION OF INTERIM CITY MANAGER AND CITY MANAGER SEARCH fIP #3 Info Packet of 1/281 City Manager Markus reviewed his memo, and responded to questions. Mayor Throgmorton suggested the discussion separate the two issues, interim and permanent City Manager. After discussion a majority agreed to the following action steps: Interim — Mayor to discuss with Asst. City Manager Fruin interim position. Permanent — Revisit in three months to allow new Council to get a sense of Council and City Manager functions, and then discuss process. STAFF ACTION: Await direction on resolution naming interim for Council Action February 16 or March 1. (Karr and Dilkes) INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION (JANUARY 21, 281 Strategic Planning [IP # 4 Info Packet of 1/28] Budget [IP # 5 Info Packet of 1/ 28] 1. [IP # 5 Info Packet of 1/ 28] City Manager Markus outlined the budget timeline and necessary steps for adoption and submission prior to the state March 15th date. Council began discussion of the budget and then recessed to the formal meeting (6:55 PM). [Discussion continued after the formal meeting (9:50 PM)] (Continued) After discussion Council directed staff to make the following adjustments: ➢ Remove first year bookmobile operations ➢ Reduce Property Tax Levy by $.03 ➢ Remove one UniverCity house -$50,000 ➢ Add local foods Initiative +$25,000 ➢ Unfunded ($25,000 UniverCity savings) 2. [IP # 4 Info Packet of 1/28] Strategic Planning — no discussion and rescheduled for February 16 work session. SCHEDULING LISTENING POST UISG Rep. Neal requested that a Listening Post be scheduled in the Old Capitol Center. Mayor Throgmorton indicated his desire to hold one at a neighborhood center. Mayor Pro tem Botchway reported that he had recently attended a community event at Pheasant Ridge late on a Friday night that was well attended. After discussion Council directed staff to research two locations: ■ Pheasant Ridge, perhaps on a Friday evening, in late February or early March ■ Old Capitol Center in April and then approach Council Members on their availability. STAFF ACTION: Contact both locations on dates and follow-up with Council on availability. (Karr, Bowers) Council Work Session February 2, 2016 Page 3 COUNCIL TIME 1. Mayor Throgmorton announced that the City of Iowa City and the University of Iowa School of Urban and Regional Planning have invited Robin Hambleton to Iowa City for a public presentation pertaining to his book "Leading the Inclusive City" on March 21. More information will follow. 2. Mayor Throgmorton requested two Council Member join him on Thursday, February 11, to meet with the University of Iowa's Faculty Government Relations Committee. Council Members Cole and Mims volunteered to attend. MEETING SCHEDULE None PENDING WORK SESSION TOPICS fIP #6 Info Packet of 1/281 None UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS None Meeting ended 10:25 PM.