HomeMy WebLinkAboutk1 - June 6, 2018 COW special SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING June 6, 2018
The special Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by City Clerk Kimberly Dewis
at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne (6:10pm)
Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, and Shaw. Absent: Councilmember Steffen and
Mayor Kaptain
Selection of Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to appoint
Councilman Terry Gavin as the Mayor Pro Tem for the June 6, 2018 Committee of the Whole
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, and Shaw. Nays: None.
Discussion of City Leaf Collection Program
Aaron Neal, Public Works Superintendent, presented information on the current city leaf
collection program. A copy of the presentation is on file in the City Clerk’s office. He provided
information on the costs associated and the number of employees needed to run the program.
Mr. Neal provided data regarding work orders and the impact of the leaf program on completing
these orders. He also noted that the cost of the leaf rake out program is passed through to the
residents in the city that benefit from the service.
There was discussion regarding changes to the leaf program and the impact on the waste
management contract. Also discussed were the tasks that would be completed if there was a
change in the leaf program. There were concerns over the equity of the program.
Adjourn to the City Council Meeting
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to adjourn. Upon a
roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw,
and Mayor Pro Tem Gavin. Nays: None.
Reconvene
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to reconvene the
Committee of the Whole meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne,
Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, and Mayor Pro Tem Gavin. Nays: None.
Committee of the Whole
June 6, 2018
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Discussion of Civic Centre Plaza Proposal
Staff members Christen Sundquist, Historic Preservation Planner, Marc Mylott, Community
Development Director, Rich Hoke, Building Maintenance Superintendent, and Greg Hulke,
Public Works Superintendent, provided a presentation on the Civic Centre Plaza. A copy of the
presentation is on file in the City Clerk’s office. Ms. Sundquist provided the history of the plaza
and the types of architecture that was present. Mr. Hoke provided a tour of the current
conditions of the plaza. Mr. Mylott outlined the two plans being proposed which would be to
either a) remove and replace the plaza or to b) remove and improve the plaza. He provided an
overview of possible changes and the costs associated with each plan. Mr. Hulke outlined the
landscape architecture options including the use of native plants and other sustainable
landscaping.
There was discussion regarding the location of the ice rink, the costs to operate it, usage and
options to relocate the rink. The cost of the various options was discussed including funding
sources. The impact of a future expansion to the Hemmens was also considered and the work of
the Hemmens Task Force was noted as a source of information.
Public Comment
Chuck Keysor stated his concern regarding the use of native plants and asked that the concept
keep the character of the period of the surrounding architecture.
Adjournment
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dixon, to adjourn. Upon a
roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw,
and Mayor Pro Tem Gavin. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis June 27, 2018
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved