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��� MEMORANDUM
Date: January 9, 2018
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 2, 2018, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Botchway, Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
UISG: None
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Havel, Sovers, Hightshoe, Miklo,
Bockenstedt
(A transcription and PowerPoint are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Mayor Throgmorton started the meeting with welcoming Council member Salih to the City
Council, and congratulated Neighborhood Services Director Hightshoe and Mayor Pro tem
Taylor to their new positions.
Discuss Sanxav-Gilmore House (109 Market Street)
City Manager Fruin presented information on the preservation of the Sanxay-Gilmore house at
109 Market Street and options that have been discussed. Senior Planner Miklo described code
changes necessary for the options. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action:
Mayor Throgmorton and City Manager Fruin will reach out to Gloria Dei officials to
discuss the preservation of the Sanxay-Gilmore House.
Clarification of Agenda Items
• [Agenda Item 3d(4)]... Curb Ramp 2017 ... Council member Botchway asked for an
update on the ADA accessibility curb ramp conversion. Assistant to the City Manager
Andrew presented information.
[Agenda Item 5a]... Rezoning Sensitive Areas Plan for Lincoln School ... Council
member Botchway noted that he would be recusing himself from this item.
• [Agenda Item 3f(1)]... Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner: Install "Stop" signs
on S Gilbert Street at the intersection with McCollister Boulevard ...Mayor Throgmorton
referenced an email regarding traffic safety on Langenberg and asked if there was
anything additional the City could do. Individual Council members expressed their
opinions.
Action: Neighborhood Development Services staff will evaluate the use of stop signs
along the Langenberg corridor. In addition, the City Manager's office will prepare a
memo to Council on the type of analysis that is used to determine the appropriate use of
stop signs.
Council Work Session
January 2, 2018
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• [Agenda Item 3d(6)]... South Gilbert Street Trail Connection ... Council member Mims
stated it was good to see some of the projects coming in under bid.
[Agenda Item 6]... Cardigan Park Improvement ... Council member Botchway inquired if
the City had enough park staff to maintain the additional park land and facilities the City
has added. City Manager Fruin stated that the subject would be an appropriate
discussion for the budget. Council member Mims asked if the City contracted out
mowing. City Manager Fruin indicated that the City has increased the amount of
contract mowing but generally not for the park areas.
Information Packet Discussion [December 21. December 281
➢ December 21
1. (IP2, Memo and copy of report from Mayor: Mayor's report on National League of
Cities' City Summit) Mayor Pro tem Taylor liked the idea of a joint meeting with the
Ames City Council and found the information of other cities encountered with state
legislations compelling. Individual Council members expressed their opinions.
Action: Mayor Throgmorton will follow-up on the concept of a meeting between
members of the Iowa City and Ames City Councils.
2. (IP3, Memo from City Manager: Waste Minimization efforts and curbside services
update) Council member Botchway expressed the great work that has been taken
diverting waste and appreciated the update.
3. (IP6, Downtown City Gardens —Johnson County Master Gardener— 2017 Report)
Council member Thomas noted all the volunteer work that has gone into gardening
in the downtown area.
➢ December 28
1. (IP6, Copy of news release: City names new Neighborhood and Development
Services Director) Mayor Pro tem Taylor congratulated Neighborhood and
Development Services Director Hightshoe on her promotion.
2. (IPS, Memo from Acting Senior Transportation Engineering Planner and
Transportation Planner: On -street parking regulation on the 1200 block of E
Davenport Street) Council member Botchway inquired if the City had come to a
solution. Assistant City Manager Monroe stated that staff was working with the
residents on options. Council member Thomas expressed his opinion.
Action: Neighborhood Development Services will continue to work with residents in
the 1200 block of Davenport to determine what steps may be taken to alleviate
safety concerns.
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3. (1 P7, Budget Work Session Agenda: January 6) Council member Botchway
introduced an event idea to bring community members in to hear the introduction to
the budget work session. Botchway proposed Breakfast on a Budget to start at
7:30am before the 8:OOam 1/6/18 budget work session, giving the public time to
meet and talk with Council members and then stay for the first part of the budget
discussion if they wanted. Botchway also mentioned hosting a Facebook Live event
on the budget. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Communications staff will work to promote the breakfast on a budget
session that will start at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday and City Managers Office and
Communications will explore an interactive social media budget Q and A session to
take place later in January.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
None.
Adjourn 6:26 p.m.