HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-08-01 Council minutesCITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 4, 2017
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 1, 2017, 5:40 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
UISG: Nelson
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Dilkes, Fruehing, Andrew, Bockenstedt, Yapp, Boothroy, Knoche,
Rummel, Morris, Grier, Tharp, Seydell-Johnson, Hall, Dyson, Opitz
A transcription and power points are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
[IP #3 of the 7/27 Info Packet]
Parks & Recreation Chair, Clay Claussen, and Susan Vileta with Johnson County Public Health
presented to Council a suggested amendment to the current code extending the smoke-free
areas to include all parks and trails, and to include all forms of tobacco. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will proceed with developing a resolution for tobacco free parks and trails
to present to Council.
Presentation of the Parks Master Plan [IP #4 of the 7/27 Info Packet]
Parks & Recreation Director Seydell Johnson presented a power point on the process of how
the plan came together which included (1) reviewing the current system, (2) engaging the
public, (3) developing guiding principles, (4) reviewing open spaces, and (5) prioritizing future
park projects. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will prepare a resolution to formally adopt the Parks Master Plan.
Preliminary FY 2019 bud -et discussion
City Manager Fruin stated that the discussion was an opportunity for Council to inform staff of
any budget priorities before department heads list their request for capital and operational
needs and prior to the presentation of the recommended budget. Individual Council members
discussed their personal priorities for the budget.
Action: Staff will prepare a summary list to Council of all budget items and issues
suggested to assist with further discussion and consideration.
[Discussion continued after formal meeting.]
CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS
Council Work Session
August 1, 2017
Page 2
[Consent Calendar Item 2d(5)]... City Manager Signature Authority... Mayor Throgmorton
had questions concerning the signature authority for the City Manager. City Manager
Fruin explained a few scenarios in which the authority under the new resolution might be
used.
[Consent Calendar Item 2d(7)] ... Space sharing agreement with Johnson County
Ambulance service... Mayor Throgmorton stated how well local governments are working
together and how pleased he is.
[Item 14]... Land Banking Guidelines... Mayor Pro tem Botchway asked for clarification on
the Land Banking Guidelines and City Manager Fruin provided the information.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION (July 20, July 271
➢ July 20
1. (IP3, Copy of article from City Manager: What's the Greatest Risk Cities Face?)
Mayor Throgmorton mentioned the article and his interest in discussing the topic
further. Other members of Council also agreed they would like to discuss more.
2. (IP4, Email from Council Member Cole: Request to attend Sustainable Cities
Conference) Council Member Taylor stated she was in favor of approving funding as
did other Members.
3. (IP7, Invitations from Iowa City Community School District: August 21 s` — Grand
Opening Hoover Elementary School; renovated Lucas Elementary School; renovated
Weber Elementary School) Mayor Throgmorton mentioned the ribbon cutting
ceremonies and his intention of going.
➢ July 27
1. (IP11, Memo from City Clerk: KXIC Radio Show Scheduling) Council members
signed up for upcoming dates.
2. (IP6, Letter to City Manager from Director of Department of Neighborhood
Development Services: Retirement) Mayor Throgmorton acknowledged the
resignation letter and asked that the City look for ways to recognize Boothroy's
experience with the City.
3. (IP7, Email from Council Member Thomas: Complete and Equitable Neighborhoods)
Council Member Mims and other members of Council thanked Thomas for his memo
and the information provided.
4. (IP9, Memo from Assistant to the City Manager: 2017 City Survey)
Council Member Mims expressed her approval of the City survey. Asst to the City
Manager Andrew discussed the language options for the survey.
5. (IP8, Memo from Assistant City Attorney: Board of Appeals — Housing Code
Variance) Mayor Throgmorton asked the Council if there was any interest to veto the
variance the Board of Appeals granted. Council confirmed they will take no further
action on the Housing Code variance decision.
Meeting ended 9:26 p.m.