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By: Karen Kurt, Executive Director ECICOG
Harrison Freund, Planning Fellow ECICOG
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
(319) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
ECICOG
ECIC: G
East Central Iowa Council of Governments
City of Iowa City
Strategic Planning
Council Session 3 -September 20, 2022
Draft Strategic Plan to City
within two weeks of Council
Prioritization Review and
Refinement
Council Prioritization
Review &
Refinement
EQCO6
Council 1:1
Interviews
PROCESS
September 8
3-4 hours
Council
Prioritization
Homework
August
March
60 minutes ea7h1
Staff
Environmental
Scan
April 15
1-2 hours
Council
Strategic Planning
Session
Staff Reboot and
Brainstorm
June 17 I
4 hours
May 18
4-6 hours
Agenda
3:00
Reboot
3:10
Economy
pi 340
Safety and Well
Being
4:10
Resources
ECICOG
116 4:50
Tracking Progress
Next Steps
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lim.City of Iowa City Strategy Map II
Values that guide
our strategy
and desired outcomes
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Partnerships &
engagement
Climate action
Racial equity,
social justice, &
human rights
How our strategy will impact the community
Housing &
neighborhoods
[ Mobility 1
[ Economy,
Safety &
well-being
Resources needed to execute our strategy
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Facilities,
equipment, &
technology
People
r Financial
Terms and Tasks
• Vision - what success
Looks like...
• Strategies - how you will
work towards your vision
• Action Steps - your "to do
List"
• Phase 1 -action steps to
be completed in FY23, 24 and
25
• Phase 2 -action steps to
be complete in FY26, 27 and
28
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Suggest you focus on Action
Steps that:
• Require significant human
and/or financial resources
• Highly visible/impact for
community
• Require collaboration
between many departments
or organizations
• Require significant council or
community involvement
Importance of Being Realistic
Impact of achieving majority of
goals:
• Clear communication
• Shows progress
• Motivating
• Creates trust
• Builds momentum
• People feel heard
• Improves morale
• Less pressure
• Makes our lives easier
• Increasing predictability
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Impact of achieving less than
majority of goals:
• Demoralizing
• Disconnect
• Perpetuates government
stereotypes
• Out of touch
• Hopeless/discouraged
• Increases ineffectiveness
• Frustration
• Retention
Impact Areas - Economy
Review vision/strategies/action steps.
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Priority Lists - Economy
Council Member Name
Priority 1
Priority 2
Priority 3
Priority 4
Alter
17
19
12
23
Bergus
12
19
17
2
Harmsen
17
19
12
2
Taylor
17
13
19
1
Teague
17
12
13
1
Thomas
17
19
18
13
Weiner
17
19
16
11
Priority Lists -Safety & Wellbeing
Council Member Name
Priority 1
Priority 2
Priority 3
Priority 4
Alter
8
3
12
16
Bergus
28
8
7
12
Harmsen
8
13
6
28
Taylor
3
16
14
30
Teague
8
2
26
20
Thomas
8
3
16
7
Weiner
8
3
2
12
*Harmsen suggests combing 8, 5, and 3
Item No.
Freq.
17
7
19
6
12
4
13
3
2
2
1
2
23
1
18
1
16
1
11
1
Item No.
Freq.
8
6
3
4
12
3
16
3
2
2
7
2
28
2
6
1
13
1
14
1
20
1
26
1
30
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ECONOMY
Phase 1 (FY23, FY24, FY25)
Action
17. Enhance access to affordable childcare for all populations through innovative partnerships
with higher education, non -profits and the business community.
Champion
Target Date
2. Create flexible incentives to support the top goals of Iowa City's Self -Supporting Municipal
Improvement Districts and other commercial nodes, including attaining a desired business mix that
serves the surrounding neighborhood.
Perhaps combine with Item 1— might simply be naturally synergistic
Perhaps combine with Item 11— might simply be naturally synergistic
19. Partner with the Iowa City Community School District, Iowa Labor Center, local trades and
other stakeholders to provide meaningful career development opportunities, pre -apprenticeship
and apprentice programs.
Perhaps combine with #16 and consider Kirkwood Community College as a partner because they
are already helping with these items
1. Develop targeted marketing to promote Iowa City as a unique and attractive place to do
business.
Perhaps combine with Item 2 — might simply be naturally synergistic
Perhaps combine with Item 1— might simply be naturally synergistic
12. Utilizing American Rescue Act Funds, execute on agreeable recommendations in the
Inclusive Economic Development Plan with a particular focus on actions that build long-term
support and wealth building opportunities for systemically marginalized populations.
23. Develop a riverfront master plan in cooperation with the University of Iowa, Think Iowa City
and other stakeholders.
13. Increase small business technical assistance to aid in the creation, success and growth of
home-grown businesses.
This action will likely require further action in Phase II of the implementation timeline
Phase II (FY26, FY27, FY28)
Action
Champion
Target Date
2. Create flexible incentives to support the top goals of Iowa City's Self -Supporting Municipal
Improvement Districts and other commercial nodes, including attaining a desired business mix that
serves the surrounding neighborhood.
Perhaps combine with Item 1— might simply be naturally synergistic
Perhaps combine with Item 11— might simply be naturally synergistic
1. Develop targeted marketing to promote Iowa City as a unique and attractive place to do
business.
Perhaps combine with Item 2 — might simply be naturally synergistic
Perhaps combine with Item 1— might simply be naturally synergistic
23. Develop a riverfront master plan in cooperation with the University of Iowa, Think Iowa City
and other stakeholders.
Action Step and Number
Scaled Priority
Score (Max 10)
Average
Effort Rating
Average
Impact Rating
17. Enhance access to affordable childcare for all
populations through innovative partnerships
with higher education, non-profits and the
business community.
19. Partner with the Iowa City Community School
District, Iowa Labor Center, local trades and
other stakeholders to provide meaningful
career development opportunities, pre-
apprenticeship and apprentice programs.
12. Utilizing American Rescue Act Funds, execute
on agreeable recommendations in the
Inclusive Economic Development Plan with a
particular focus on actions that build long-
term support and wealth building
opportunities for systemically marginalized
populations.
2. Create flexible incentives to support the top
goals of Iowa City's Self-Supporting Municipal
Improvement Districts and other commercial
nodes, including attaining a desired business
mix that serves the surrounding
neighborhood.
16. Partner with Kirkwood Community College to
offer robust adult learning programs in Iowa
City that upskill residents, improve language
proficiency, and prepare them for local high-
quality jobs.
Action Step and Number
Scaled Priority
Score (Max 10)
Average
Effort Rating
Average
Impact Rating
18. Fund a childcare navigator in partnership with
the Iowa City Area Business Partnership and
4Cs.
13. Increase small business technical assistance to
aid in the creation, success and growth of
home-grown businesses.
9. Seek a partner(s) to develop the City's
remaining industrial property in a manner that
creates new economic activity and high-
quality employment opportunities.
14. Expand the newly developed targeted small
business -grant program with a goal of
assisting 5-10 businesses annually.
1. Develop targeted marketing to promote Iowa
City as a unique and attractive place to do
business.
6. Develop business focus group to inform
recommended changes to zoning and other
local regulations that remove barriers for
business recruitment and retention.
8. Work collaboratively with the private sector to
ensure that Interstate -80 frontage property is
developed in a manner reflective of Iowa
City's values and that promotes new business
opportunity in a mixed-use environment.
23. Develop a riverfront master plan in
cooperation with the University of Iowa, Think
Iowa City and other stakeholders.
Action Step and Number
Scaled Priority
Score (Max 10)
Average
Effort Rating
Average
Impact Rating
5. Strengthen the partnership with Proctor &
Gamble with a goal to expand local
production, localize supply chain, and create
new direct or indirect employment
opportunities.
11. Invest in retrofitting vacant commercial spaces
for the 'new' economic environment and
partner to buildout flexible, move-in-ready
spaces for a mix of business types.
3. Invest Climate Action Funds in business,
commercial, and industrial grant and incentive
programs.
24. Strengthen and expand key assets along the
river, including the skate park, Shakespeare
Theatre, Riverfront Crossings Park, Terry
Trueblood Recreation Area and the Iowa River
Trail.
26. Initiate planning for key river bridge
rehabilitation and replacement, including at
Burlington and Highway 6.
22. Expand access to multiple types of public art
in neighborhoods through collaborative
community partnerships.
27. Initiate planning for conversion of the old
Public Works campus to a revitalized
municipal campus and riverfront park.
Action Step and Number
Scaled Priority
Score (Max 10)
Average
Effort Rating
Average
Impact Rating
10. Initiate the design and construction of Taft
Avenue to support growth in Iowa City's
industrial sector and consider flexibility in
addressing other infrastructure challenges
identified by the business community.
7. Explore ways to facilitate economic
development partnerships with the University
of Iowa in areas such as entrepreneurial
innovation and education and medical
technology.
15. Invest in partnerships with ICAD and other
stakeholders to ensure that MERGE and other
co-working spaces create a thriving
environment for entrepreneurs and early-
stage businesses.
20. Provide financial resources to enable the non-
profits art community to flourish in safe,
accessible and affordable locations
4. Launch a uniquely Iowa City buy local
campaign that highlights local businesses.
21. Participate in partnerships that elevate Iowa
City's City of Literature designation and attract
business, visitors, and events.
25. Pursue opportunities for strategic floodplain
property buyouts along the Iowa River.
28. Develop a stronger recreational water trails
program with additional kayak/canoe launch
sites and amenities.
Safety & Wellbeing
Phase 1 (FY23, FY24, FY25)
Action
8. Integrate CommUnity Mobile Crisis into the 911 dispatch protocols.
Champion
Target Date
5. Actively promote 988 throughout the year and ensure that CommUnity Mobile Crisis has
resources to meet community demands.
3. Expand the Mental Health Liaison program with CommUnity Mobile Crisis with a goal of
tripling current coverage in the five year period.
Clarification: Upping staff
12. Leveraging American Rescue Plan Act funds, build capacity in local non -profits that will help
ensure they are able to meet future community demands.
2. Work collaboratively with Johnson County and other stakeholders to launch a community
violence intervention effort in close cooperation with local law enforcement.
7. Consider options such as mailed letters to vehicle owners as alternatives to routine non-
emergent traffic stops.
Make sure that this is reworded to be broader and remain in compliance with State guidelines and
law. No stated policy can say that law will not be enforced
Consider residency requirement to get a more diverse applicant pool for public safety
positions
*Move to people and will be handled by staff (Item 6)
14. Build on the relationship with the University of Iowa College of Nursing to increase
participation in the Healthy Homes program.
30. Complete critical exterior renovations to the Senior Center and execute on Senior Center
Facility Master Plan recommendations.
This may require rewording by staff to become more realistic
Phase 11 (FY26, FY27, FY28)
Action
Champion
Target Date
16. Aim to expand neighborhood nests or micro -hubs for kids/teens.
Combine with Item 28
Action Step and Number
Scaled Priority
Score (Max 10)
Average
Effort Rating
Average
Impact Rating
8. Integrate CommUnity Mobile Crisis into the
911 dispatch protocols.
5. Actively promote 988 throughout the year
and ensure that CommUnity Mobile Crisis has
resources to meet community demands.
3. Expand the Mental Health Liaison program
with CommUnity Mobile Crisis with a goal of
tripling current coverage in the five year
period.
2. Work collaboratively with Johnson County
and other stakeholders to launch a
community violence intervention effort in
close cooperation with local law enforcement.
12. Leveraging American Rescue Plan Act funds,
build capacity in local non -profits that will
help ensure they are able to meet future
community demands.
16. Aim to expand neighborhood nests or micro -
hubs for kids/teens.
7. Consider options such as mailed letters to
vehicle owners as alternatives to routine non-
emergent traffic stops.
26. Collaborate with the Iowa City School District
to expand community recreational uses of
school facilities and open space.
Action Step and Number
Scaled Priority
Score (Max 10)
Average
Effort Rating
Average
Impact Rating
13. Build a network of resilience hubs that can
provide safety and basic life sustaining
resources for populations that are most
vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
18. Annually hold three elected official listening
posts per City Council District.
28. Expand mobile community social and
recreational resources (fun patrol).
19. Support the Truth and Reconciliation
Commission's mission to conduct
participatory truth telling and reconciliation
exercises in safe places throughout the
community.
25. Collaborate with Neighborhood Centers of
Johnson County to construct an expanded
community center and daycare facility in the
South District.
20. Assist and empower neighborhood
associations to better their community with a
focus on historically marginalized populations.
14. Build on the relationship with the University of
Iowa College of Nursing to increase
participation in the Healthy Homes program.
17. Enhance resources for Shelter House to
expand professional training opportunities
and available support services for those
experiencing homelessness.
Action Step and Number
Scaled Priority
Score (Max 10)
Average
Effort Rating
Average
Impact Rating
21. Plan and design a new multi-use public space
that can accommodate larger gatherings
(300-600).
1. Pursue a more comprehensive study
regarding disproportionate outcomes in
policing and implement recommendations
aimed at further reducing any identifiable
biases.
6. Ensure public safety applicant pools are
diverse through new approaches to
recruitment and testing, as well as
consideration of expanded residency
allowances.
22. Ensure City supported festivals and special
events are accessible and welcoming to all
populations.
30. Complete critical exterior renovations to the
Senior Center and execute on Senior Center
Facility Master Plan recommendations.
9. Initiate the reconstruction of Fire Station 3
and construction of Fire Station 5 and ensure
staffing capacity is able to meet community
demand while actively working toward
community risk reduction.
27. Increase smaller indoor gathering spaces in
parks for all-season use as outlined in the
Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan.
Action Step and Number
Scaled Priority
Score (Max 10)
Average
Effort Rating
Average
Impact Rating
11. Build staff capacity in the Police Department
to reduce overtime, promote officer well-
being and strategically target the
community's most pressing needs, including
reduction of gun violence.
10. Complete space needs and conceptual
building plans that address substandard,
over-capacity work environments by
relocating the Iowa City Police Department
and allowing for the needed expansion and
modernization of Fire Station 1 and City Hall
operations.
15. Partner with Moms Demand Action on gun
violence reduction and firearm safety
awareness.
24. Expand lighting, including artful displays, in
public spaces that are highly frequented by
the public in late night hours.
4. Create a comprehensive mental health guide
and awareness campaign for the community
and identify any gaps in offerings that the City
may be able to help facilitate.
23. Complete natural area, playground, shelter
and accessibility improvements at existing
parks and public buildings consistent with the
Parks and Natural Spaces master plan.
29. Renovate City Park pool in manner that meets
the multiple needs of residents.
Resources (Page 30)
Review vision/strategies/action steps.
ECCG
Next Steps
Agreement on Tracking
Proc ress:
• Frequency?
• Format?
• Approval?
EQC.•G
Tasks Yet to be Done:
• Finalize edits
• Work with staff to assign
target completion years and
champions
• Complete additional report
components
• Additional. Council Work
Session?
Additional Report Components
Page 38 - ALignment Crosswalk
Page 39 -Action Steps by Fiscal Year
Page 40 -Consultant Notes:
• Decision makinc framework for items not in plan
• Community -wide metrics/dashboard
• Update after Phase 1
EQC.•G
Plans Represent
a Roadmap
l'I Based on What
We Know Today
ECICG
East Central Iowa Council of Governments
Questions?
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
(319) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www.icgov.org