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Date: May 10, 2010
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, May 10, 2010, 6:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion (absent for reconvened work session after the formal meeting),
Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright
UISG: Higgins
Staff: Helling, Fosse, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Dulek, Long, Morris, Hightshoe, Kopping,
Howard, O'Malley
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
JOINT MEETING WITH AIRPORT COMMISSION - 5 YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN
Chair Howard Horan and Commission Members Minnette Gardinier and Greg Farris reviewed
aspects of the Plan presented and distributed April 27, 2010. Council encouraged the
Commission to work with the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Iowa City Area Development, and
the Chamber of Commerce on events and activities.
STAFF ACTION: None
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Commission -Jose Assouline
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - Re-advertise, no applicants
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - Re-advertise, no applicants
Airport Zoning Commission - Re-advertise, no applicants
Airport Zoning Commission - Re-advertise, no applicants
Board of Appeals - Re-advertise, no applicants
Library, Board of Trustees -Holly Carver
Police Citizens Review Board -Peter Jochimsen
Youth Advisory Commission (Regina) -Matt Lincoln
Youth Advisory Commission (Tate) - Re-advertise, no applicants
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 6 -Public hearing .... Resolution amending the FY10 Operating Budget) In
response to Council Member Bailey, Finance Director O'Malley stated some capital projects
included in the amendments were not part of the 2011 budget presentations but were
approved earlier in another budget process but outside funding sources may have delayed
the start of the projects.
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2. (Agenda item # 7 -resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Finance Department
... secretary position ... management analyst...) Finance Director O'Malley present for
discussion.
3. (Agenda items # 22 -resolution authorizing an agreement .... Professional Fire Fighters,
IAFF,....; # 23 -resolution authorizing an agreement .... American Federation of State,
County and Municipal Employees ....; and # 24 -resolution authorizing an agreement ....
Police Labor Relations Organization ....) In response to Council Member Bailey, City Atty.
Dilkes and Interim City Mgr. Helling stated the language referring to "domestic partner" for
City benefits would be clarified in the City policy and state that in order to access benefits
you have to be married.
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX FUNDED PROJECTS UPDATE
Public Works Director and Acting Asst. City Mgr. Fosse presented a power point (archived with
City Clerk) of major projects funded with the local option sales tax (LOST).
Recessed 6:52 PM (for formal meeting)
Reconvened 9:45 (after formal meeting)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [April 29 & May 6]
April 29 Info Packet
1. (IP3 -Memo from City Attorney re Denial of liquor license renewal based on PAULA
rate) City Atty. Dilkes responded to questions. After discussion a majority agreed to
continue the present policy of Police Chief recommendation after review of PAULA
numbers and re-visit when Administrator's decision is received from the State Alcoholic
Beverage Division.
May 6 Info Packet
1. (IP3 -Memo from Council Member Wilburn re Legislative Summary Metropolitan
Coalition / Iowa City Priorities) Majority requested information on smart growth
incentives and the $30 million appropriated for grant applications. Staff will report back.
2. (IP4 -Memo from Interim City Manager re Gifts /Naming Policy) Majority agreed with
the recommendation in the memo to form a committee to draft a policy for Council
review in the fall. Majority expressed interest to have Library and Parks & Recreation
representation on the committee.
3. Council Member Wilburn responded to questions regarding the Metropolitan Coalition
work over the summer months, noting an interest for a meeting or retreat to discuss role
and focus of the Coalition.
BUDGET/PRIORITIES/CITIZEN SURVEY
None
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SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP#5]
Majority agreed to add "Affordable Housing" to the June 1 work session to identify discussion
items for the June 14 work session.
COUNCIL TIME
None
BUDGET PRIORITIES
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
1. Council Member Bailey noted the invitation from CD staffer David Purdy regarding an
event with I-JOBS representatives on June 2, and stated Council should make a point of
attending. Mayor Hayek and Council Members Mims and Bailey are available.
2. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn stated he will be discussing Council representation on June 3
with eleven African women leaders.
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE
A majority agreed not to schedule a special formal meeting to consider the final reading of the
Moss Green Urban Village Urban Renewal Area, and confirmed it would appear on the June 1
regular agenda along with the rezoning for the property. City Atty. Dilkes stated the agenda is
scheduled to also include consideration of a development agreement.
Meeting adjourned 10:35 PM.