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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/07/95COUNCIL WORK SESSION August 7, 1995 5:15 p.m. Large Conference Room Members present: Mollenhoff, Jordan, Getty, Collier, Getty, Krizek Members absent: Anders It was moved by Mollenhoff, seconded by Jordan to approve the agenda as proposed. Ayes: Five. Absent: Collier, Anders. Motion carried. Cindy Chidester, Prevention Supervisor for the Northeast Council on Substance Abuse, introduced the members of the committee known as the Tobacco Coalition of Black Hawk County. Committee members present were Bill Andorfer, Chris Almstead, and Molly Beeler. The committee is asking the council to adopt an ordinance on the local level that adds enforcement to the bill passed by the Iowa legislature this year prohibiting any person under the age of eighteen years of age to smoke, use, possess, purchase, or attempt to purchase any tobacco, tobacco products or cigarettes. Studies indicate that eighty-nine percent of all smokers begin smoking before the age of eighteen. If the onset of tobacco use is delayed then the likelihood of use will be diminished. The purpose of the ordinance would be to restate the law on the local level, keeping all fines collected in the local jurisdiction, and increasing awareness of the issue to both users and suppliers. Elijah Drenner, student committee member, informed the committee that not only are tobacco products easy to get he could provide a list of suppliers and he doesn't smoke. This is an example of the need to get business to recognize the law and to support the movement. Jim Lind, as a business owner and legislator, has issued his support for the ordinance and encourages enforcement efforts. Councilperson Mollenhoff stated that he supports the rationale provided by this law but is disappointed in the federal government's subsidization of the tobacco industry as the messages that are being given are inconsistent. Collier now present at 5:25 p.m. Assistant City Attorney Sang-ki Han stated that the ordinance would include citations to be issued to both underage users and retail suppliers. Councilperson Mollenhoff state that he believed this to be a wonderful gift that the council could give to youngsters. Jordan agreed but asked if a stiffer fine would be more effective. It was stated that the fines would be required to follow those stated in the state law. The City Clerk and Attorney's office were directed to prepare the ordinance for council consideration. With no further discussion it was moved by Mollenhoff, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. Susan Fangman City Clerk COUNCIL WORK SESSION August 7, 1995 5:30 p.m. Large Conference Room Members present: Mollenhoff, Jordan, Collier, Getty, Krizek, Murphy, Mayor Rooff. Members absent: Anders. It was moved by Krizek, seconded by Mollenhoff to approve the agenda as proposed. Ayes: Six. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. Earl Schmeising, Co -chairperson of the Waterloo Redevelopment Authority, explained the purpose of the meeting was to provide an update on the status of the changes occurring in the Waterloo Redevelopment Authority. Members are present from the Cedar Skyline Corporation, Updowntowners and the Downtown Council to answer any questions or concerns after the presentation is made. Schmeising explained that during a seminar that was attended by members of the Waterloo Redevelopment Authority last winter it was evident that the Urban Mainstreet program needed to be established in Waterloo. The WRA proceeded to search for a new executive director and hired Michael Hahn as the Waterloo Redevelopment Director earlier this year. Michael Hahn provided copies of the Urban Mainstreet program to each member of the council and the Mayor. The Urban Mainstreet program is a national program which provides a network of resources and assistance to areas that become Main Street certified with the Iowa Department of Economic Development's Main Street Iowa. Main Street utilizes concerned citizen's commitment and volunteer efforts along with the utilization of the historic preservation effort to further redevelopment and economic development. The Main Street program will incorporate a four point approach consisting of members appointed by the Mayor, from the community, the Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Council and including the program manager. There are four committees providing support to the following areas: organization, promotion, design and business improvement. A implementation timeline was presented and the requirements for certification were reviewed. All the requirements for certification except the IDED application approval and the commercial certification for Economic Preparedness have been completed. The plans for the Downtown Streetscape were displayed by City Planner Don Temeyer. The plans will extend decorative lighting to both sides of Fourth Street by spreading the existing lighting towards the river and the purchase of new lights for the east side from funds raised by the Updowntowners through brick sales. Parking would be changed to improve access to businesses and is currently proceeding during the downtown patching program as approved by council. Changes also include standardization of the appearance of the street corners across both sides of the river. Mayor Rooff asked the Waterloo Redevelopment Authority to review the proposed traffic signal pole painting project slated to begin this month to assure it coincides with the Streetscape model. Hahn stated that the Urban Main Street program doesn't lack volunteers or private support but it does need to have cooperative groups working together to maximize efforts. The Waterloo Redevelopment Authority requests council consideration of the resolutions needed to complete the Urban Main Street plan and achieve certification. With no further discussion on the matter, it was moved by Krizek, seconded by Jordan to adjourn the meeting at 6:03 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. Susan Fangman City Clerk