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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: December 18, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, December 12, 2023 — 4:00 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas
P&Z Commissioners: Hensch, Craig, Elliott, Townsend
Staff: Fruin, Jones, Goers, Grace, Platz, Kilburg, Seydell-Johnson, Havel, Sovers, Hightshoe,
Sitzman, Russett
USG: LeFevre
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Joint meeting with Planning & Zoning Commission
Planning & Zoning Commissioners expressed individual views on the reduction of maximum
allowable height in the RNS-12 zone from 35' to 27'. Individual Council members asked questions
and expressed their views.
2. Review of Chauncey and RISE processes to inform future 21 S. Linn plans
Rachel Kilburg, Economic Development Coordinator presented a PowerPoint on past projects similar
to 21 S. Linn St. which discussed the following:
➢ Review of previous Public -Private development processes
➢ Agenda
➢ 21 S. Linn Street site map
➢ 21 S. Linn Street — Street view
➢ History of 21 S. Linn Street
➢ 21 S. Linn: Recent History
➢ Future of 21 S. Linn St
➢ Overview of Public -Private redevelopment process: Selection of Preferred Proposal
➢ Level of detail to expect
➢ The RISE request for proposals (RFP)
➢ The RISE RFP: General Community Goals
➢ The RISE RFP: General Project Goals
➢ The RISE RFP: Zoning Parameters
➢ The RISE RFP: Review process & criteria (x3)
➢ The RISE RFP: Submittal Requirements
➢ The RISE RFP: Proposal Review Timeline
➢ The RISE RFP: Initial vs. Revised Proposal example (x3)
➢ The RISE RFP: Initial Proposal Example — Site Plan/Floor Plan
➢ The RISE RFP: Revised Proposal Example — Site Plan/Floor Plan
➢ The RISE RFP: Initial Proposal Example
➢ The RISE RFP: Revised Proposal Example
➢ The RISE RFP: Initial vs. Revised Proposal example — Tax analysis & projection
➢ The RISE RFP: Proposal Review Timeline
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➢ The RISE RFP: After proposal selection
➢ Example #2 The Chauncey: Developer Selection Process
➢ The Chauncey: Timeline
➢ The Chauncey Request for Proposals (RFP)
➢ The Chauncey RFP: General downtown goals
➢ The Chauncey RFP: General Project Goals
➢ The Chauncey RFP: General Review Criteria (x2)
➢ The Chauncey RFP: Submittal Requirements
➢ The Chauncey RFP: Initial Proposal Example (x2)
➢ 2012 Proposal Schematic & 2016 Building Plans
➢ The Chauncey RFP: Initial Proposal Example -Conceptual Square Footage
➢ The Chauncey RFP: Initial Proposal Example — Timeline
➢ The Chauncey RFP: Initial Proposal Example — Gap Financing
➢ The Chauncey RFP: Proposal Review Timeline
➢ The Chauncey: Preferred Proposal Selection timeline
➢ The Chauncey Finalist Proposals: Public Input
➢ Preliminary Financial Analysis of Finalists
➢ The Chauncey: After Proposal Selection
➢ Anticipated Timeline
➢ Recommended Proposal Selection Process: 21 S. Linn Street
➢ 21 S. Linn St: Process Objectives
➢ 21 S. Linn St: Recommended Process
➢ 21 S. Linn St: City Council Action Items
➢ 21 S. Linn St: Public Input Opportunities
City Manager Fruin and Economic Development Coordinator Kilburg answered Council questions
and provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
3. USG Presentation of Renter's Guide
Noah LeFevre, USG Liaison and Keaton Zeimet, Past USG Liaison provided Council with a
PowerPoint presentation on the Renters Guide 2023-2024 which discussed the following
information:
➢ Methodology/Demographics
➢ Average Rent in Iowa City
➢ Maintenance Cooperation
➢ Landlord Responsiveness
➢ Sustainability
➢ Survey Conclusion
USG representatives answered Council questions and provided additional information.
4. Clarification of Agenda Items
Councilor Bergus stated she would recuse herself from item 5.g on the consent agenda. Mayor
Teague noted it would be removed for separate consideration.
5. Information Packet Discussion (November 22, November 30, December 71
➢ November 22 — None.
➢ November 30 — None.
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➢ December 7
1. (IP6 — Memo from Climate Action Coordinator: Whole Home Electrification/Housing
Choice Voucher Pilot Program) Mayor Teague noted the memo and the great
opportunities and benefits with these incentives. Climate Action team is being noticed
across the nation. Mayor Teague noted that the Mayors Innovation Project invited the
City of Iowa City to Washington DC and Climate Action Coordinator Gardner will be
attending and speaking on what Iowa City is doing.
2. (IP4 — Pending City Council Work Session Topics) Councilor Bergus asked to add a topic
to the pending list regarding and Update from JECC on the different types of crisis
response and what is available in the community.
3. (IP5 - Memo from Director of Parks & Recreation and Recreation Superintendent:
Recreation Division Proposed Use of Ned Ashton House) Mayor Teague noted the memo
and the opportunity for programming.
Action: Staff will add a pending work session topic for an update on alternative crisis response services
in the community.
6. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
Noah LeFevre, USG Liaison, presented updates.
7. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
None.
Adjourn 5:46 p.m.