HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-06-20 Council minutesCITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 27, 2017
- To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, Deputy City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 20, 2017, 5:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Cole, Dickens, Mims, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton
Absent: Botchway
UISG: Nelson
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Dilkes, Fruehling, Andrew, Hightshoe, Bockenstedt, Boothroy,
Seydell Johnson, Yapp, O'Brien, Knoche, Jordan, Ford, Jennings, Rummel,
Kopping, Grier
INVEST HEALTH INITIATIVE
Invest Health team member Vickie Miene and Neighborhood Development Services Coordinator
Hightshoe presented a power point outlining the vision for the project which is that all Iowa City
residents deserve a healthy, safe, and vibrant neighborhood, that positively contributes to their
physical and their mental health with a goal specifically to reduce disparities for children and
adults with asthma, and for children and adults who have mental health and behavioral health
challenges, who are residing in low-income neighborhoods. Individual Council Members
expressed their views.
ACTION: No action at this time.
CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS
(Item 3d(20) The Crossings, resolution approving final plat of the Crossings, Phase One
and Phase Two)... Mayor Throgmorton noted this will be pulled from the consent
calendar.
(Item 3f(10) Burlington Clinton Street Intersection Improvements Project)... Mayor
Throgmorton stated there were no bids received and the project will likely be deferred
until next spring. Fruin stated the project will be bid in fall/winter.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION fMay 18. May 25, June 11
➢ June 8
1. (IP3 — Memo from Executive Board Iowa League of Cities: 2017 Annual Conference
& Exhibit).... Mayor Throgmorton stated he would be attending and if one other
Member wanted to attend to contact the City Manager.
2. (IP6 — Memo from Historic Preservation Staff: New Historic Preservation Fund
Program)... Mayor Throgmorton is hoping the new program will be publicized so the
City can publicize using that information, same for the Climate Action Grant program.
3. (IP9 — Invitation from Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition: Don't Miss the
Summer Mixer — June 2151)... Thomas mentioned the Summer Mixer.
Council Work Session
June 20, 2017
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➢ June 15
1. (IP5 — Letter to Mayor Throgmorton from Eli Gonzalez, Kmart Corporation: Closing
Store)... Mayor Throgmorton inquired if the City had any knowledge about what will
happen with the building. Fruin stated the current property owner has it listed for
sale and the City will have to see what ideas the new owners will have.
2. (IP9 — Memo from Deputy City Clerk — Proposed Council Meeting Schedule,
September— December 2017)... Council agreed to the proposed meeting schedule.
3. (IP4— Pending Work Session Topics)... City Manager Fruin is looking to make
progress on the residential occupancy and come back to Council at some point this
summer to refine the direction the City is taking. Cole and Taylor reported on the
Council Listening post at Kiwanis Park and other members stated how great the park
is.
Meeting ended 6:18 p.m.