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Date: July 10, 2008
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, July 10, 2008, 7:42 AM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wright
Absent: Wilburn
Staff: Lombardo, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Boothroy, Davidson, O'Malley, O'Brien, Jensen.
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
FLOOD MITIGATION PLAN
PCD Director Davidson distributed a memo "FEMA Buyout Program questions and answers"
(on file); and City Manager Lombardo distributed a "Hazard Mitigation Grant Program" matrix
(on file). PCD Director Davidson noted the question # 9 referenced an attachment (not
distributed) and summarized the ten pieces of information required for each property as follows:
1. Property owner
2. Property address
3. City
4. Whether or not there is a National Flood Insurance policy on the property
5. Year house was built
6. Building damage estimate
7. Whether or not property located in the 100 year flood plain
8. Whether or not house substantially damaged or destroyed
9. Whether house is occupied by primary owner, renter, secondary owner, or commercial
10. Pre flood fair market value
PCD Director Davidson, City Manager Lombardo, and City Atty. Dilkes answered questions
concerning the process.
At an upcoming work session Council will be discussing:
• Structuring Notice of Interest (NOI)
•:• Estimate from Parks re maintaining additional open space created
• Savings of naturalized grassland area versus park
:• Presence of trail
• Anticipated (ancillary) costs for demolition
[Additional discussion occurred later in the meeting]
Council Work Session
July 10, 2008
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RIVER CORRIDOR UPDATE
City Manager Lombardo reported other entities (Coralville, University, Johnson County) were
contemplating broader planning efforts for use of the River Corridor, and what might be
accomplished on different levels. More information will be provided to Council as discussions
continue.
UPDATE ON LOBBYING STRATEGY
City Manager Lombardo stated staff was compiling a list of residential, commercial and
infrastructure type projects, and their estimated costs. He hoped to have that list for Council
that day for use in seeking additional appropriations. In response to questions he reported:
Park Road Bridge -divers were in the water doing inspections that morning and hopefully
an update would be available later in the day
Iowa Avenue sinkhole -Engineers are developing a project plan for repair and updates will
be provided once reconstruction starts. It will be a week or more to get the engineering
work defined.
IDOT Monies - PCD Director Davidson reported that on meetings with the Federal Highway
Administration and hopefully some funds may be available through them and FEMA. City
Manager Lombardo stated staff was researching projects and changes that may enhance
transportation, housing and commercial aspects of the community.
Mayor Bailey reported on a recent trip to Des Moines where she met with:
~ General Dardis, who is heading up Rebuild Iowa Commission
~ Governor Culver, and thanked him for his attention to our area and encouraged him to
advocate additional federal funding
FLOOD MITIGATION PLAN (continued)
In response to Council Member Hayek, staff indicated that once the City was asked to submit a
formal application (after submission of the NOI) the money allocated was property specific.
Mayor Bailey asked Council Members to provide staff any additional questions they have on the
program.
ANIMAL SHELTER UPDATE
A memo from the Police Chief "Animal Shelter -Update" was distributed, and City Manager
Lombardo answered questions regarding the new rental space. City Manager Lombardo stated
he would be providing a list of CIP projects impacted by flooding matters. Mayor Bailey
suggested that could be discussed as part of the mid year budget review planned in August.
Council Work Session
July 10, 2008
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STAFF ACTION: Prepare close out of fiscal year 2008 figures for Council discussion in August
(O'Malley, Lombardo).
OTHER AND FUTURE MEETING SCHEDULE ITEMS
1. Mayor Bailey noted Council had established a loan program with economic development
funds, and one member of the current Economic Development Committee should be
identified to serve on the three member review Board. Council Member Hayek will serve
as primary appointee with Council Member Champion serving as alternate.
2. Special work session of July 29 has been scheduled for discussion of flood matters and
Mayor Bailey suggested a town hall meeting be scheduled in that time slot with David
Miller from Homeland Security and Bill Vogel from the FEMA regional office. John
Wegeman from Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division would
also be invited. Majority agreed to wait until the work session July 15 and decide how
best to utilize the July 29 meeting date.
3. Council Member Correia stated the County Board of Supervisors had requested that
taxing bodies in the County indicate whether they want the Board to proceed with tax
abatement or not; and requested that the matter be scheduled for work session
discussion. Majority agreed to schedule discussion Tuesday evening, July 15. City
Manager Lombardo stated he would be providing a memo.
4. Council Member Correia requested an update from the United Way Volunteer Action
Center. Mayor Bailey will follow up for regular updates for the packet.
Meeting adjourned 8:35 AM.