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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 14, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 7, 2025 — 4:00 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague (absent)
Staff: Fruin, Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Hightshoe, Seydell Johnson,
Nagle-Gamm
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Clarification of Agenda Items
• [9.a]... Rezoning - ACT... Councilor Alter noted she would be recusing herself from the
item.
2. Information Packet Discussion (December 12, December 19, December 26, January 21
➢ December 12 — No discussion.
➢ December 19 — No discussion.
➢ December 26 — No discussion.
➢ January 2
1. (IP3 — 2024 - 2025 Charter Review Commission proposed amendments to the Iowa
City Charter) Councilor Moe asked for clarification on the difference between the
original material and the supplemental material. City Attorney Goers provided
information.
2. (IP1 — Council Tentative Meeting Schedule) Mayor Pro Tern Salih reminded
councilors of the Town Hall meeting with USG on Tuesday, February 11th and asked
who was available to attend. Councilor Moe and Councilor Alter stated_ they would
be available to attend.
3. (IP8 — Memo from City Clerk: Joint Entities Meeting Agenda Items for January 13)
Mayor Pro Tern Salih requested items for the joint entities meeting agenda from
Council members. Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager
Fruin provided information.
Action: Staff will confirm that a discussion of the CRANDIC rail line is on the January
13th Joint Entities meeting agenda.
January 7, 2025
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3. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
No updates given
4. 2024-2025 Charter Review Commission presentation
Charter Review Commission Chair John Balmer and Vice Chair Molly Kucera highlighted the
review process and touched on the two main discussion points of district representative and
direct election of the Mayor. Balmer commented on the community engagement process
and Kucera emphasized the importance of community input in their decision -making
process.
Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views. City Attorney Goers
provided additional information on next steps.
5. National Community Survey Results presentation
Assistant City Manager Lehmann presented a PowerPoint on the National Community
Survey — Iowa City Community Survey Results which covered the following:
• Background
• Methodology
• Quality of Life & Governance
• Factors of Livability
• Economy
• Mobility
• Community Design
• Utilities
• Safety
• Natural Environment
• Parks & Recreation
• Health & Wellness
• Education, Arts,. & Culture
• Inclusivity & Engagement
• Support for local 1 % sales tax by potential public purpose
• Averaged over a year, how many times per week do you travel by
• Take-Aways
Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views. City Manager Fruin
provided additional information.
Action: Staff will work to include the community survey results into future Strategic Plan
updates, as well as into the budget document.
6. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions, and committees.
Adjourn 5:06 p.m.