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Date: August 16, 2010
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 16, 2010, 7:10 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Dickens, Hayek, Mims, Wilburn, Wright
UISG: Higgins
Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Long, Knoche, Boothroy, Moran, Robinson, Goers,
Hargadine
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
JOINT MEETING WITH PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RE: AFFILIATE FEES
[IP2 of 8/12 Info Packet]
The following Parks & Recreation Commission Members were present: Lorin Ditzler, David
Bourgeois, Clay Claussen, Aaron Krohmer and John Westefeld. Parks & Recreation Dir. Moran
also present for discussion. After discussion a majority were supportive of affiliate fees, agreed
to have the Commission determine a plan for "credit" for past contributions that benefitted the
community, and not just the organization, and have the memo of understanding reviewed by the
City Attorney's office.
STAFF ACTION: The Commission meet and report back to Council on outstanding
issues. (Moran)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applicants, re-advertise
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applicants, re-advertise
Airport Zoning Commission - no applicants, re-advertise
Airport Zoning Commission - no applicants, re-advertise
Board of Appeals - no applicants, re-advertise
Housing and Community Development Commission - re-appt Charles Drum
Police Citizens Review Board -appoint Angelina Blanchard Manning
Youth Advisory Commission - no applicants, re-advertise
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 11 -resolution ... agreement with Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs ...
Iowa Great Places Program) In response to Council Member Bailey, PCD Dir. Davidson
noted the time commitment and stated, if approved, staff was ready to retain a consultant,
get the project designed, bid this winter, and ready in the spring.
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2. (Consent Calendar # 3e (1) -resolution authorizing depositories) In response to Council
Member Mims, Interim City Manager Helling reported that institutions approach us and the
amounts are maximums.
3. (Agenda items # 8 & # 9 -ordinance amending Title 5 ... taxi ...) In response to Council
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Members Mims and Champion, City Clerk Karr answered questions re special event fees' ;
and distributed a memo requesting item # 9 be considered prior to # 8, and clarifying
agenda comments.
WEST SIDE LEVEE-FUNDING/LOCAL MATCH FOR I-JOBS [Agenda #6]
PCD Dir. Davidson and Community Development Coordinator Long presented information.
ALCOHOL/NON-ALCOHOL SPLIT VENUES [IP3 of 8/12 Info Packet]
City Atty. Dilkes, Asst. City Atty. Goers, Housing & Inspection Services Dir. Boothroy, and Police
Chief Hargadine present for discussion. A majority expressed an interest in staff preparing an
ordinance that would allow for split venues in accordance with City Code safety issues, include
standards to qualify, and provide a mechanism for revocation of the local non-alcohol event
permit
STAFF ACTION: Draft ordinance for upcoming Council agenda, (Dilkes)
(Break 8:15-8:25)
TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USES NEAR KINNICK STADIUM [IP4 of 8/12 Info Packet]
Mayor Hayek stated he would be abstaining from discussion of this item due to a conflict of
interest, and left the table. City Atty. Dilkes facilitated the discussion by reviewing previous
memos from HIS Director Boothroy and Interim City Manager Helling regarding relocation of the
Magic Bus into a residential area and establishment of a permanent commercial use by the
Stadium Club, noting Mr. Baralow had distributed a packet that evening and she had not had
time to review. Housing & Inspection Services Dir. Boothroy present for discussion. After
discussion a majority of Council was not interested in making any changes to the City Zoning
Code.
STAFF ACTION: City Atty. will review recent correspondence from Mr. Barkalow and
clarify facts as needed. (Dilkes) w
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [7/15,7/22,7/29,8/5,8/12]
July 15 - No discussion
July 22 - No discussion
July 29 - (IP3) Mayor Pro tem Wilburn noted the great job on the Rummage in the Ramp event
August 5 - (IP9) Council Member Mims complimented staff on the "The Planner".
(IP2) Mayor Hayek noted the Economic Development Project update.
August 12 - (IP6) Majority directed staff to amend Code to allow permanent seasonal use.
(IP9) Mayor Hayek noted the ICAD Annual Luncheon 9/15.
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COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Bailey stated the downtown was looking a bit "down, and inquired when
missing trees would be replaced, curbs repaired, and landscaping groomed. Interim City
Manager Helling asked for specific locations and staff would follow up. She also noted
missing trees on Church Street.
2. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn stated he had a work obligation the next evening and would be
arriving late for the formal meeting.
3. Mayor Hayek reported the City has been asked to sign a letter of support for the Senate
directed Electric Vehicle Deployment Act. Majority agreed to proceed with a letter to
Senators Harkin and Grassley, and will check with Congressmen Loebsack's office.
4. Mayor Hayek noted that the Mission Creek Music Festival had received funding in past
years but last year their application was received late (due to a City spam problem) and no
funding was awarded. The Mayor stated there was approximately $3,300 remaining in the
fund and asked if Council would be interested in awarding the amount to the Festival.
Majority agreed.
BUDGET PRIORITIES
None
SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ITEMS [IP5 of 8/12 Info Packet]
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS/KXIC
1. Council agreed to the following tentative schedule for the KXIC radio show:
August 18 - Hayek
August 25 - Dickens
September 1 -Champion'`
September 8 -Mims
September 15 -Wright ~`
September 22 -Mims or Champion
(" Changes were made in the schedule in a memo distributed by City
2. Community Development Celebration on the 19th -Mayor Hayek, Council Members
Bailey and Wright
3. Neighborhood Centers (The Spot) on the 19tH -Council Member Mims
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE
City Clerk Karr stated the 8:00 AM special meeting scheduled for Friday, August 20, would be
posted on Tuesday, August 17tH
Meeting adjourned 9:10 PM.