HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-06 Council minutes
Date: June 7, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 6, 2023 – 5:32 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Dunn
Staff: Fruin, Jones, Kilburg, Goers, Fruehling, Platz, Rummel, Havel, Sovers
USG: LeFevre
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk’s Office and the City website.)
1. Discussion of an amendment to the RNS -12 zoning code
City Attorney Eric Goers clarified the process for rezonings, and stated Council consideration should
be focused on whether to invest the staff time to move forward with the proposal as suggested
without taking any position on the item . Councilor Thomas noted the letter received from the
Northside Neighborhood Association ’s Steering Committee and thanked them for the information
provided. Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin explained the
rezoning process and asked Council for direction and how they would like staff to proceed. Council
consensus was to have staff follow the normal process for zoning code amendments.
Action: Staff will prioritize review of an amendment to the RNS -12 zoning code to reduce allowable
building height per the Northside Ne ighborhood’s request. Staff’s analysis and recommendation
shall be presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission after it is prepared. No follow-up with the
City Council or special external community engagement meetings are required prior to initiating
review with Planning & Zoning.
2. Clarification of Agenda Items
No discussion.
3. Information Packet Discussion [May 25, June 1]
➢ May 25 – No discussion.
➢ June 1 -
1. (IP5 – Memo from City Manager: Funding for Bus Rapid Transit Study) City Manager
Fruin summarized the memo. There was a majority of Council support to move
forward.
Action: Staff will be notified that the City is supportive of up to a $50k contribution for
the proposed Bus Rapid Transit study.
2. (IP6 – Memo from Grants Manager: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update)
Councilor Bergus mentioned the memo and asked for updates on underestimated
business support application review. City Manager Fruin provide a timeline and
where staff is on the review process.
May 16, 2023
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4. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
Noah LeFevre, USG Liaison, presented updates.
5. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions, and committees.
Adjourn 5:45 p.m.