HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-11-01 Council minutesDate: November 8, 2016
CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 1, 2016, 5:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole. Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
UISG: Simpson
Staff: Fruin, Dilkes, Andrew, Karr, Havel, Yapp, Boothroy, Knoche, Bockenstedt,
Nations, O'Brien, Howard, Rummel, Ford, Ralston
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
Mayor Throgmorton noted that Council Member Dickens wished to remove an item from the
Formal meeting (Consent Calendar) agenda.
AREA [IP # 3 of 10/27 packet]
Neighborhood Services Development Coordinator Yapp presented a power point outlining the
existing Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Plan goals for the North District. City Manager
Fruin stated the discussion provided Council with an opportunity to reinforce, or disagree with,
the content of the Plans; and to provide guidance to the applicant before they submit an
application. The City Council discussed elements of the North District Plan and City Strategic
Plan, including policies of the North District Plan, and the Strategic Plan goal of seeking
opportunities to develop interstate entranceways in a way that can achieve other goals such as
affordable housing, sensitive areas ordinance, and promoting neighborhood commercial areas
that serve surrounding neighborhoods.
ACTION: None at this time.
[IP #4and 5of
City Manager Fruin and City Attorney reviewed their memos. Individual Council Members
expressed their views on the options outlined in the City Manager memo. City Manager Fruin
and City Attorney Dilkes responded to questions. After discussion a majority agreed that
conversations will carry over into the economic development incentive policy discussion already
underway; and that further consideration of the options such as a form -based code will be
considered after the studies (parking historic structures, housing, etc.) that are already in the
works have been completed.
ACTION: None at this time.
[Break 6:45 p.m. - Discussion continued after the formal meeting]
Council Work Session
November 1, 2016
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DISCUSS CLIMATE CHANGE TASK FORCE [IP # 6 of 10/27 packet]
City Manager Fruin and Sustainability Coordinator Nations presented information and
responded to questions. After discussion a majority directed staff to work on a RFP for a
consultant and prepare a resolution with recommended City carbon emission reduction goal that
will be targeted in the plan.
ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Nations)
DISCUSS FOOD VENDING TRUCK PROVISIONS [IP # 7 of 10/27 packet]
Asst. to the City Manager Andrew reviewed his memo and provided background. After
discussion Council directed staff to initiate a code change that would provide a food truck pilot in
the spring of 2017.
ACTION: City Manager Office will lead the effort and work with NDS staff and external
stakeholders to move forward. (Andrew)
CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS
None
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [October 20, 27]
➢ October 20
None
➢ October 27
1. (IP8 Pending Work Session Items) Mayor Throgmorton noted that the November 1 work
session would include discussion of the Airport Master Plan and Legislative Priorities.
City Manager Fruin stated the Legislative Priorities discussion would provide an
opportunity to discuss additions, and staff would then schedule for action on the
December 6 agenda. The City Manager also stated Council should consider how they
wish to engage with their elected officials, whether as a body, committee, or Mayor only.
Mayor Throgmorton noted he would be absent from the November 15 meeting but
preferred the whole body meeting the legislative delegation; and reminded Council of the
legislative priorities identified by the School Board at the last joint meeting.
2. (IP15 Bar Check Report) Mayor Throgmorton noted the revised report and thanked staff
for including a summary.
3. (IP17 Listening Post) Mayor Throgmorton noted the November 15 Listening Post
scheduled for the Senior Center.
Meeting ended 9:10 PM.