HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.03.2009COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 3, 2009
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Hurley, Cole, Getty, Hart, Steve Schmitt, Welper, Reggie Schmitt,
Greenwood.
Moved by Reggie Schmitt, seconded by Steve Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the Standing Committees for meetings planned for Tuesday,
September 8, 2009.
Greenwood now present at 8:05 a.m.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the council agenda for Tuesday, September 8, 2009, and the
following items were discussed.
Mayor Hurley reviewed the resolution on the agenda which declare the city's intent to sell
property bounded by Elm Street, Mulberry Street, Vinton Street and Lafayette Street to
Operation Threshold and the Iowa Department of Corrections, and a resolution supporting the
Human Services Campus, which includes the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. Operation Threshold
has received notice of funding from I -Jobs and the Black Hawk County Gaming Association.
The Northeast Iowa Food Bank is working on a capital campaign. The resolutions are a signal to
future city councils and mayors that this is the city's intent.
Councilperson Hart reported that he has a draft ready for the discretionary hotel/motel
application and process.
Mayor asked Councilperson Hart to send copies to the council, the city clerk and the chief
financial officer. We could schedule another work session to review the proposed forms and
process.
Councilperson Cole asked for an update on the 120 day liquor application moratorium. Noel
Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director, reported his staff is working on an
ordinance draft and have received information from other cities. A draft could be ready for
council by next week. The ordinance change will be placed on the Planning, Programming and
Zoning Commission agenda for October 2009 and then forwarded to full council.
Councilperson Cole noted that she is concerned with the downtown entertainment zone that the
city does not appear unfriendly. This is a fine line we dance telling businesses where they can
locate.
Mayor Hurley explained that we are being responsive to the citizens. We could say what we
have is fine, make minor changes or major changes.
Councilperson Welper reported that the search committee will start the interview process today
for city clerk, with two phone interviews and interviews at city hall.
Councilperson Greenwood asked the timeline for the Chamberlain Demolition, Phase 2. Noel
Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director, responded the city has received grants
for the demolition and asbestos removal from EDI, Iowa Brownsfield and federal appropriations.
Howard R. Green will put together specifications, design and administer the project. They will
prioritize according to which buildings are salvageable. Most of the asbestos will be in the office
areas because of the floor and ceiling tiles. Mr. Anderson noted that Howard R. Green won
award of the RFP several years ago. A majority of the buildings are manufacturing buildings.
With no further business before committee, it was moved by Hart, seconded by Greenwood that
the meeting be adjourned at 8:24 a.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk