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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 27, 2022
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 19, 2022 — 4:39 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner
Staff: Fruin, Jones, Kilburg, Goers, Fruehling, DeLoach, Morris, Davies, Fleagle, Knoche,
Havel, Hightshoe
USG: Van Heukelom, Miglin
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Forest View Relocation Proposal
Assistant City Manager Kilburg presented an update and discussed eligibility of ARPA funds, self -
attestation forms and timeline of release of funds which are projected by end of May. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Senior Center Masterplan
Senior Center Coordinator Latasha DeLoach presented information on the three phases for the Senior
Center Masterplan. Joshua Mo with OPN presented an overview of the masterplan and touched on the
following:
Study Timeline
D. Design process
D Building timeline from 1904 — current
D The Center Goals
D Study Discoveries
D Proposed kitchen plan
D Proposed Level 3 "Lifelong learning" plan
D Proposed Level 2 "Staff floor" plan
D Proposed Level 1 " Social floor" plan
D Optional ground level `Wellness floor" plan
D Energy & Carbon Reduction goals
D Projected Project Costs
City Manager Fruin provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Clarification of Agenda items
None
Information Packet Discussion [April 7, April 14]
April 7
1. (IP2: Letter from Mediacom: Mediacom's participation in the Affordable Connectivity
Program (ACP)). Councilor Bergus highlighted program and Councilor Weiner
recommended to help spread word and have the information in multiple languages.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Council Work Session
April 19, 2022
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Action: Staff will consider the best way to promote the Federal Affordable Connection
Program to local residents. Communication should focus on all participating providers in
our area.
2. (IP3: Press Release: Volunteers are needed for Neighborhood Energy Blitz) Councilor
Harmsen mentioned this event is still seeking volunteers for Earth Day Climate Action
event. Individual Council members expressed their views.
April 14
1 (IP4: Pending City Council Work Session Topics) Councilor Weiner mentioned past
discussions regarding establishing a land acknowledgement and recommended having a
Land Acknowledgement by Indigenous Peoples Day on October 11. Individual Council
member expressed views.
Action: Council indicated an interest in scheduling a time to discuss land
acknowledgement in the upcoming work session. Mayor Teague, Mayor Pro Tem Alter
and the City Manager's Office will consider the best opportunities.
University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates
Elizabeth Miglin, USG Alternate Liaison presented USG updates.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions, and committees.
Adjourn 5:30 p.m.