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Home My WebLink About2010-03-22 Council minutesr ~~®~ CITY OF IOINR CITY ,~' "m ~''"~~ ~ ~~o Date: March 22, 2010 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, March 22, 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, Severson, Boothroy, Morris, Hargadine, Laverman, Yapp (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website) AGENDA ADDITIONS Council agreed to add the setting of a public hearing for the Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated funding application for Iowa City Transit to the Consent Calendar and announce vacancies on the Police Citizens Review Board and Library Board of Trustees. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS JCCOG Cool Cities Taskforce -reappoint Tom Carsner AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda item # 6 -Resolution ... Moss Green Urban Village Urban Renewal Plan for a proposed urban renewal area ...) Council Member Mims noted the statement at the end of the agenda comments requesting a special meeting for the public hearing on April 16. PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion. Majority requested that the applicant provide an explanation for the request at the formal meeting prior to action the next evening. 2. (Agenda item # 13 -declaring the City's intent ... 2010 Sidewalk Infill Project) In response to Council Member Mims, City Atty.- Dilkes stated that all property owners had received a notice. " 21" BAR ENTRY ORDINANCE [agenda # 21 and IP 3 of 3/18 Info Packet] Majority agreed to informing speakers to limit their comments to three minutes, and close discussion after 90 minutes. It was also agreed that if the ordinance received first consideration at the meeting a special meeting would be held at 8PM on Monday, March 29 for second consideration, and final passage scheduled for the regular formal meeting on April 6. Council Work Session March 22, 2010 Page 2 DOWNTOWN ISSUES [agenda #3g(18 and IP 4 of 3/11 Info Packet] City Atty. Dilkes, PCD Dir. Davidson, and Police Chief Hargadine presented information and facilitated discussion. City Atty. Dilkes distributed two maps (archived): • Nonsmoking Places in City Plaza August 2008 • Downtown After discussion Council directed staff to: - Proceed with amendments to Aggressive Solicitation Ordinance to modify distance provisions in the ordinance and prohibit obscene, profane or abusive signs - Not to pursue licensing for solicitors at this time - Expand current smoke free ordinance to provide the Pedestrian Plaza be smoke free 24 hours; and within 10 feet of sidewalk cafes in the rest of downtown - Proceed with Parking Meter Donation Program and provide additional information on education program, administration of the program, and language encouraging participation - Install additional signage in the Pedestrian Plaza regarding smoking, littering and panhandling STAFF ACTION: Prepare information for Council discussion and Action April 26 and April 27 (Dilkes and Davidson) NUISANCE ENFORCEMENT [IP#2 of 3/18 Info Packet] Housing & Inspection Services Dir. Boothroy and Senior Housing Inspector Laverman present for discussion. After discussion of the recommendations contained in the memo a majority directed staff to proceed, and have something in place prior to the beginning of the next school year. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined (Boothroy) ECICOG FUNDING PROPOSAL BY COUNCIL (IP 3 of 3/18 Info Packet) Council Member Mims noted that most jurisdictions have already adopted a budget for fiscal year 2011, and suggested that the City position of future funding be as follows:. Continue same approved funding in FY 11 Reduce by 50% Iowa City funding in FY 12 Eliminate Iowa City funding in FY 13 A majority of Council supported the proposal, and Ms. Mims will present to Committee reviewing the method of funding for ECICOG. PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion. Council Work Session March 22, 2010 Page 3 SELECT CITY MANAGER SEARCH FIRMS TO INTERVIEW City Clerk Karr distributed a memo City Manager Executive Search Firms Rankings". A majority directed staff to contract the following four firms for interviews: The Brimeyer Group, Inc The Mercer Group Inc. Slavin Management Consultants, Inc. Colin Baenziger Associates Interviews will be scheduled every hour starting at 8AM, on Friday, April 9. STAFF ACTION: Emails and letters sent to firms confirming interviews. (Karr) INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [March 11 & 18] o Information Packet of 3/11 Council Member Hayek thanked Mayor Pro tem Wilburn on the Metropolitan Coalition Legislative Update (IP 2). o Information Packet of 3/18 1. (IP 10 -Flood related activities) In response to Council Member Mims, Acting Asst. City Manager Fosse stated staff was following up on issues related to FEMA funding for river crossings /water main crossing projects. 2. (IP 6 -Anew book. A Watershed Year) Council Member Mims thanked Acting Asst. City Manager Fosse for the information on the book. 3. (IP 5 -Scheduling opportunities) Council volunteered to the following radio show assignments: March 24 -Mayor Hayek March 31-Council Member Mims April 7 -Council Member Champion April 14 - UISG Rep. Shipley April 21 -open April 28 -Wright Council Members could not attend the May 26 joint meeting suggested by North Liberty and directed staff to pursue another date. COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Wright referenced earlier discussion that evening with HIS staff, and the problems with litter and dumpsters in the neighborhoods. Staff will prepare a memo summarizing the regulations for screening and enclosures for scheduling for a future work session. Council Work Session March 22, 2010 Page 4 2. In response to Council Member Wright, Acting Asst. City Manager Fosse responded to street sweeping efforts. Council suggested additional- information be provided in a press release. Council Member Dickens suggested similar information be provided for flushing of water hydrants. BUDGET PRIORITIES None UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS Council Member Dickens noted the Shelter House fundraiser scheduled for March 27 and March 28. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn noted a children's cancer blood fundraiser at the Marriott on March 27. SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP#4 of 3/18 info packet] Mayor Hayek noted the April 5 work session was getting full. Majority agreed to move "brick streets repair /funding strategy" and "alley inventory" to Fall of 2010 on the list. DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULES None Meeting adjourned 9:25 PM.