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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 23, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, February 20, 2024 —4:11 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague
Staff: Fruin, Jones, Goers, Grace, Hightshoe, Kilburg, Havel, Sovers
USG: LeFevre, Monsivais
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Update presentation from Greater Iowa City, Inc.
Nancy Bird, CEO & President of Greater Iowa City, Inc. provided a PowerPoint presentation to
Council regarding an update of Greater Iowa City, Inc. Bird discussed the following:
➢ Agenda
Austin Korns, Senior Economic Development Director with Greater Iowa City, Inc. discussed the
following:
➢ Economic Development
➢ Greater Iowa City, Inc. FY22-FY24 Business Development KPIs
Liz Hubing, Senior Director of Workforce and Business Innovation with Greater Iowa City, Inc.
discussed the following:
➢ Business Support Innovation
➢ Workforce Development
➢ Inclusive Economic Development
Entrepreneurial Support
MERGE — 136 S. Dubuque Street- Pictures
MERGE — 136 S. Dubuque Street— Leased Offices
Mackenzie DeRoo, Senior Director of Advocacy
Advocacy
r Advocacy & Leadership (Community & Executive Leadership Program)
Cady Gerlach, Senior Director of Community Development discussed the following:
➢ Community Development
➢ Livability — Neighborhoods
Livability — Inclusion
Livability — Childcare
Transit
Nancy Bird finished up the presentation and discussed the following:
➢ What's ahead in 2024-2025
➢ Major Changes Coming in 2024-2025
1. Testing a Vision
2. Approach (x10)
3. Inclusive Membership Model
4. New Services and Targets
Economic Development Innovation Council
Business Support Innovation Council
February 20, 2024
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r Community Development Innovation Council
➢ Questions
Individual Council members asked questions. Nancy Bird and Austin Korns provided additional
information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
2. 21 S. Linn public engagement plan overview
Economic Development Coordinator Kilburg Varley gave Council and overview of the 21 S Linn
Street public engagement plan and next steps. Individual Council members expressed their
views and asked staff questions. Kilburg Varley provided additional information. Council
feedback included offering a Mandarin translation of the survey, partnering with the Human
Rights Office to help promote participation, allowing for mail and drop-off feedback options,
placing flyers on buses, and targeting youth and UI student population participation.
3. Continued discussion on the FY 25 Budget proposal
Councilor Dunn asked the Mayor and Councilor Bergus about discussion they had with City
Manager Fruin. Councilor Bergus outlined the discussion on crisis response and all the many
components involved. Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views.
City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
4. Clarification of Agenda Items
Councilor Bergus asked for clarification on the Charter Review Commission appointment
process. Mayor Teague outlined the process and asked for the City Attorney to go over any
conflicts.
5. Information Packet Discussion Wanuary 18, January 25, February 11
February 8-
1. (1 P2 through IP7 — Civil Service Examinations) Councilor Alter congratulated all staff
on their new positions.
February 15— No discussion
6. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
Matthew Monsivais, USG Alternate and Noah LeFevre, USG Liaison presented updates.
7. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees.
Adjourn 5:26 p.m.