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Home My WebLink About2010-01-11 Council minutes~:,_,®~ CITY OF [OWE CITY ®~~-~ RAN D U ~ ~ Ego Date: January 20, 2010 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, January 11, 2010, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright UISG Rep: Shipley Staff: Helling, Fosse, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Moran, Knoche (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website) AGENDA UPDATES City Clerk Karr noted the following revisions to the formal agenda: • Item # 11 -resolution rejecting all bids and announcing a new bid date • Item # 17 -appointment of Regenia Bailey to the UNESCO Board of Directors PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS (c] PCD Dir. Davidson presented information on the following item: c) APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WINDSOR WEST SUBDIVISION PARTS TWO AND THREE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SU607-00010) AGENDA ITEMS 1. (4c(5) - ... Sidelines Bar & Grill liquor license) The Mayor noted the handout from Heather German requested it be deleted from the Consent Calendar. There was no Council interest to remove the item for separate consideration at the formal meeting. 2. (4g(8) -correspondence from Joyce Barker re City Attorney salaries) After discussion, a majority agreed to not respond. PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAM FEES [agenda #9] Acting Parks & Recreation Dir. Moran presented an updated handout and reviewed the changes. Majority agreed to proceed with action at the formal meeting. HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN [agenda #14] City Engr. Knoche and ECICOG Representative Hilary Copeland presented information. Majority agreed to proceed with action at the formal meeting. Council Work Session January 11, 2010 Page 2 INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [Dec 17, 23 and Jan 7J 1. (IP5 of 12/17 Information Packet -Update on Flood Related Activities) In response to Council Member Mims, PCD Dir. Davidson presented background on Council's adopted policy to emphasize buyouts of flood hazard areas. City Atty. Dilkes noted property acquisition is a subject that can be discussed in closed session if there was interest for a more detailed discussion. 2. (IP5 of 1/7 Information Packet) Mayor Hayek asked Council Members interested in attending the National League of Cities meeting to contact City Clerk Karr. COUNCIL TIME In response to Council Member Champion, Acting Parks & Recreation Dir. Moran reported that the Commission would be reviewing their current policy regarding waiving the fee for aides for people with disabilities and there was interest to change the policy. 2. Council Member Champion reported that June Braverman is coordinating a musical review to benefit the endowment fund for the Shelter House on March 27 & 28, and asked Council Members to participate. Majority agreed to check their calendars and discuss the next evening at the formal meeting. 3. Council Member Champion stated she may be a little late for the formal meeting the next evening because she wanted to attend the School Board meeting. 4. Council Member Bailey stated she would be participating in the formal meeting electronically by phone. 5. UISG Rep. Shipley referenced the correspondence (consent calendar 4g(7) item) from Mark Amberg re fluoride and urged further Council discussion of the matter. 6. Mayor Hayek indicated his desire to establish a rotation schedule for the KXIC Wednesday morning radio show to allow participation by different Council Members and staff throughout the year. Majority of Council agreed to participate, and staff will follow up. 7. Mayor Hayek requested scheduling of the current Council policy regarding voting by representatives appointed by Council (Res. 01-169). The Mayor will follow up with the City Attorney on getting the matter scheduled. BUDGET PRIORITIES None SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS [info packet #2] Interim City Manager Helling facilitated discussion. Majority agreed to remove the following items: - Site option for Proposed Justice Center - Backyard Chickens Council Work Session January 11, 2010 Page 3 UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS Council Member Champion reminded everyone to check their calendars re the musical review fund raiser on March 27 and 28. DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE Council Member Wright stated he may out of town on February 1 & 2, and may be participating electronically. Council Member Mims stated she may have a conflict on February 16, and may be arriving late to the meeting that evening. Meeting adjourned 7:38 PM.