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Date: June 30, 2008
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 30, 2008, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn. Absent: Wright
Staff: Lombardo, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse, Davidson, O'Malley, Boothroy
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
CHRONOLOGY OF THE FLOOD
PW Director Fosse reviewed a handout he distributed "2008 Flood Incident Chronology -Draft
June 30, 2008" and answered questions.
GENERAL UPDATE ON CITY ACTIVITIES
• Call Center
PW Director Fosse distributed "Iowa City Flood Control Center" handout; and updated Council
on debris pick up.
• Communication Protocol
City Manager Lombardo noted this item was placed on the agenda as a result of Council
discussion the previous meeting. Majority agreed to discuss later on the agenda as part of the
future scheduling.
• Update on fireworks
City Manager Lombardo stated the insurance riders were in place and the fireworks would take
place in Hubbard Park immediately following Jazz Fest. Mayor Bailey noted the university was
delighted to be a partner for the event; requested information on the shuttles running for the
event; and distributed a letter inviting all of Cedar Rapids to attend the event.
FORMATION OF SMALL BUSINESS FUND (IP2 of June 26 Information Packet)
City Manager Lombardo presented information. Majority agreed to:
^ allocate $75,000 Economic Development unallocated funds
^ explore dollar match to grow the fund to $150,000
^ explore tax deduction for matching dollars
^ forgivable loans of up to $5,000 restricted to Iowa City businesses
Council Work Session
June 30, 2008
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STAFF ACTION: Prepare resolution establishing fund and outlining criteria for July 3
special formal meeting. (Lombardo)
FEDERAL LOBBYING EFFORTS
City Manager Lombardo reported that the hiring of a federal lobbyist to advocate on our behalf
for flood assistance did not appear to be time and money well spent; and suggested making
individual contacts with legislative delegation. Majority agreed to develop talking points to use
with making contacts, and agreed to forward talking point to City Manager to compile and
schedule a future work session to decide final points. Mayor Bailey to provide information on
funding availability from Senator Harkin's office in next packet.
FLOOD MITIGATION - FEMA BUYOUT PROGRAM (IP3 of 6/26 Information Packet)
PCD Director Davidson shared information on the FEMA Mitigation Program, and answered
questions regarding buyout options. HIS Director Boothroy distributed information "Today's
Flood Assessment" showing residential and commercial damage categories to date. Majority
agreed to provide additional questions to staff to track down and provide answers at the next
work session.
FUTURE MEETING SCHEDULE ITEMS
PCD Director Davidson and HIS Director Boothroy present for discussion. Council agreed to
add the following items to the respective agendas:
July 3 Work Session
Lobbying talking points
Furniture Project and donations of large amounts
Flood Mitigation -FEMA Buyout Program
Animal Shelter Update
July 3 Special Formal
Small Business Loan Program
Other issues identified for future discussion
Hazard Mitigation Plan in Coralville
River Corridor Update
The Mayor stated she had been invited to participate in a KCRG forum on Wednesday, July 2.
Meeting adjourned 8:00 PM.