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CITY OF IOWA CITY
',�� MEMORANDUM
Date: May 12, 2021
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Electronic Council Work Session, May 4, 2021, (4:45 p.m.) following the 4:00 p.m. Special
Formal meeting, Zoom Meeting Platform
Council: Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner
UISG: Van Heukelom, Miglin
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Kilburg, Dulek, Fruehling, Sitzman, Sovers, Bockenstedt, Russett, Nagle-
Gamm, Platz
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8)
An electronic meeting was held because a meeting in person was impossible or impractical due
to concerns for the health and safety of council members, staff and the public presented by
COVID-19.
Review Plannina & Zonina Commission recommendation for charaes to the Citv's Good
Neighbor Policy lIP31
Mayor Teague referenced the memo (I P3 from the 4/29 Information Packet). Senior Planner Russett
presented a power point discussing the good neighbor program background and process, commission
recommendation, summary and the pro's and con's. Individual council members expressed their views
Action: Staff will proceed with implementation of the Planning & Zoning's Good Neighbor Policy
recommendations.
Overview of American Rescue Plan Act
City Manager Fruin presented the local government portion of the American Rescue Plan and
highlighted city funding allocations and the timing of the funding allocations. Further discussion was on
the use of funds and transfer authority. City Manager Fruin recommended the following process for
Council consideration:
1. Establish guiding principals
2. Coordinate with Johnson County & Local Municipalities
3. Provide public input opportunities
4. Determine priority uses
5. Initiate regular community reporting
Individual council members expressed their views.
Action: Mayor Teague and the City Manager will reach out to the County and neighboring cities to see if
there is mutual interest in collaborating on planning associated with the American Rescue Plan (ARP)
local relief dollars. The City Council will continue their discussion on the ARP funding and associated
process at their May 181' work session.
Clarification of Agenda Items
No discussion.
Council Work Session
April 20, 2021
Page 2
Information Packet Discussion rApril 22, April 291
➢ April 22
1. (IP2, Memo from Community Police Review Board: Response to Update on CPRB
Recommendation to the City Council) Councilor Weiner noted she was happy to see
items moving forward.
➢ April 29 — no discussion.
Council updates on assinned boards, commissions and committees
No discussion.
Adjourn 5:40 p.m.