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Date: July 12, 2010
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, July 12, 2010, 5:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright
UISG Rep: Higgins
Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Fosse, Karr, Davidson, Moran, Yapp, Goodman, Hargadine, Wyss
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS [b,c,e]
PCD Director Davidson present for discussion on the following items:
b) AMENDING THE IOWA CITY ZONING CODE, SECTION 14-4E-8,
NONCONFORMING DEVELOPMENT. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
PCD Director Davidson requested expedited action due to the summer meeting schedule.
c) AMENDING THE IOWA CITY ZONING CODE, ARTICLES 14-51, SENSITIVE LANDS
AND FEATURES AND 14-9E, SENSITIVE LANDS DEFINITIONS, TO REFINE THE
DEFINITION OF A REGULATED STREAM CORRIDOR. (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
PCD Director Davidson requested expedited action due to the summer meeting schedule.
e) APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MOSS GREEN URBAN VILLAGE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB10-00005) (DEFERRED FROM 6/1 AND 6/15)
PCD Director Davidson stated staff was still waiting for to hear from the Corps of Engineers
and requested this item, and item # 20, be deferred indefinitely to allow the option of
scheduling a special meeting when a response is received.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Housing & Community Development Commission -appoint Scott Dragoo
reappoint Holly Hart
readvertise one vacancy
Human Rights Commission -appoint Harry Olmstead
Council Appt to Seats Paratransit Advisory Committee -reappoint Connie Champion
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 26 -authorizing the City Manager to sign an application for I Jobs II Grant
funds .... levee between McCollister Boulevard and Crandic Railroad along the west side of
the Iowa River) City Atty. Dilkes reported that the grant requires the City make a
commitment that we review our Comprehensive Plan to ensure that it contains the Smart
Growth Planning Principles and therefore additional language has been added to the
resolution.
2. (Agenda item # 23 -resolution authorizing ... commercial property lease agreement ...
Southgate Development Services LLC ... Pepperwood ... Police Department Substation)
City Atty. Dilkes noted more accurate information had been received for calculation of fees
and proration of taxes and it appears it will be $700 more than was reported in the Chief's
memo.
3. (Consent Calendar # 4f (15) - resolution authorizing ... memorandum of agreement ... Iowa
Department of Human Services for a summer subsidized employment program at the
Animal Control and Adoption Center) City Atty. Dilkes the addition of this item to the agenda.
4. (Consent Calendar # 4c (1) - Class C Liquor License for .... EI Cactus Authentic Mexican
Cuisine) City Clerk Karr noted that a memo from the Housing and Inspection Services had
been distributed recommending approval of application, and said the Consent Calendar
could be approved as amended.
5. (Agenda item # 33 -resolution adopting assessment schedule ...) City Clerk Karr noted
correspondence received in the packet and one distributed that evening. Majority agreed to
defer both properties to August 17, and requested staff provide more information.
6. (Agenda item # 23 -resolution authorizing ... commercial property lease agreement ...
Southgate Development Services LLC ... Pepperwood ... Police Department Substation) In
response to Council Member Wright, Police Chief Hargadine stated the hours of the
substation would be determined on staff availability and utilization of volunteers, noting there
would be times it would not be open.
7. (Agenda item # 19 -resolution approving an agreement ... DOGPAC for joint maintenance
of and sharing revenues ... Thornberry and Rita's Ranch Off-Leash Dog Parks) In response
to questions, Parks & Rec. Director Moran stated the goal was to staff the park 40-50 hours
a week, and money previously given to DOGPAC would fund the positions.
8. (Agenda item # 26 -resolution authorizing ... application for I-JOBS II Grant funds to build a
levee between McCollister Boulevard and Crandic Railroad along the west side of the Iowa
River) PCD Director Davidson and City Atty. Dilkes responded to questions regarding the
current comprehensive Plan showing the area as residential and the future land use being
commercial.
9. (Agenda item # 25 -resolution .... 2010 updating of rates for basic cable services) Council
Member Bailey noted that two channels are currently inoperable. Council Member Wright
stated channels were variable. Interim City Manager Helling asked Council Members to
inform him of the channels and he would follow up.
10. (Agenda item # 26 -authorizing the City Manager to sign an application for I Jobs II Grant
funds .... levee between McCollister Boulevard and Crandic Railroad along the west side of
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the Iowa River) In response to questions, City Atty. Dilkes stated if funds were allocated
thru the grant process there would be a need for further discussion by Council on property
acquisition, probably in executive session. PCD Director Davidson and PW Director and
Acting Asst. City Manager provided input.
SITE OF NEW ANIMAL SHELTER [IP#2 of 7/8 Info Packet]
Police Capt. Wyss and Animal Supervisor Goodman presented information on the proposed site
on the west side of South Gilbert Street, south of the softball diamonds. PW Director and Acting
Asst. City Manager present for discussion.
ACTION: Await environmental and archeological studies from FEMA and bring back for
formal Council approval. (Wyss)
AID TO AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS -RECOMMENDATIONS FROM HCDC [IP#11 of 7/8
Info Packet]
PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Majority of Council directed staff to proceed with
HCDC making funding recommendations for Aid to Agencies with the understanding that the
procedure would be:
• Commit to one year and re-examine continuing beyond at the end of the first year
• HCDC would utilize the process they already have in place
• HCDC recommendations would be made utilizing the City Steps document
ACTION: Proceed as outlined (Davidson)
FUNDING OF ECICOG
Council Member Mims reports on a JCCOG subcommittee meeting to discuss funding of
ECICOG, and recommended that the City continue to fund ECICOG approximately $20,000 a
year given the need to maintain and improve working relationships with other municipalities and
government agencies in the area. JCCOG Ex. Dir. Yapp and PCD Director Davidson present
for discussion. Majority agreed with the recommendation and encouraged staff to explore
utilization of ECICOG services.
ACTION: Ask ECICOG to continue to provide annual delineation of services and
membership dues for each member in Johnson County. (Yapp)
TAXICAB POLICIES [IP#3 of 7/8 Info Packet]
City Clerk Karr facilitated discussion of staff recommendations regarding taxicab regulations.
After discussion Council directed staff to proceed with development of ordinances that would
affect the following items:
- Rates and taximeters
- Require dispatching from station or office
- No dispatching from vehicles
- Require 24/7 operation
- Increase requirement to start a business to 4 vehicles
- Provide penalty for operating unlicensed cab with bubble and/or lettering
- Driver Badge
- Inspection fees
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ACTION: Prepare ordinances for Council consideration at the August 17 Council
meeting. (Karr)
Council recessed to the formal meeting 6:50 PM; and continued the work session at 8:30 PM.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [Jun 17, 24, Jul 1, 8]
June 17 Packet -nothing
June 24 Packet -nothing
July 1 Packet
1. (IP3 -outdoor pianos) Council Members stated they loved the pianos. Council Member
Mims reported she stopped by and thanked Mark Ginsberg regarding his opinion piece
in the newspaper regarding the downtown and the community.
2. (IP7 -Summer of Solutions Renewed Vision Conference) Mayor Hayek noted the
conference.
COUNCIL TIME
1. (Consent Calendar # 4g(11) -correspondence from Caroline Dieterle re City of Ann Arbor
Phosphorus Ordinance and Lawn Fertilizers) Majority of Council requested staff report back
on what can be done on personal property. City Atty. Dilkes noted that there is a specific
State ordinance that preempts local with respect to pesticides and will report back.
2. Council Member Champion noted the recent problems reported with bar owners allowing
under 21 in bars and providing wristbands indicating they are 21; and a letter from Doug
Tvedt with problems concerning dram shop insurance and encouraged the state legislators
research the proposal in Mr. Tvedt's letter. A number of Council Members had not received
the letter and Council Member Champion will provide a copy for the next packet. (letter in
July 15 info packet)
BUDGET PRIORITIES
None
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES [IP#4 of 7/8 Info Packet]
Interim City Manager Helling noted the third item "Aid to Agencies Appropriations -
Recommendations from HCDC" had been addressed earlier in the evening and can be
removed.
2. Council Member Wright noted a JCCOG affordable housing subcommittee meeting on
July 15 and then possible recommendations to go to JCCOG.
3. Council Member Mims requested Council consider adding to an August work session a
possible review of City processes and procedures; noting this had been mentioned when
Slavin Management Consultants were in town discussing the City Manager search.
Council Member Mims will provide the information on TechSolve for an August packet.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
None
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DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULES [IP#5 of 7/8 Info Packet]
Majority agreed to the following tentative meeting schedule:
Monday, September 6
Tuesday, September 7
Monday, September 20
Tuesday, September 21
Monday, September 27-29
Tuesday
Wednesday
- HOLIDAY
- Special Work Session and Formal (combined)
- Special Formal/Exec. Session (City Manager Interviews)
Work Session
- Formal
-Hold dates for City Manager interviews /Meet & Greet
Monday, October 11 -Special Work Session and Special Formal (combined)
Wednesday, October 20 -Joint Meeting
Monday, October 25 -Special Work Session
Tuesday, October 26 -Special Formal
Monday, November 15
Tuesday, November 16
Monday, November 29
Tuesday, November 30
-Work Session
- Formal
-Special Work Session
-Special Formal
Wednesday, December 1 -Special Work Session
Monday, December 6 -Work Session
Tuesday, December 7 -Formal
* One of three options for joint meeting with area legislators. One of the dates will be confirmed
after hearing from area legislators on their schedule.
Meeting adjourned 9:00 PM.