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, ' MEMORANDUM
Date: August 28, 2018
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 21, 2018, 5:36 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Thomas, Throgmorton.
UISG: Stewart, Wu
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Kelsay, Hightshoe, Laverman, Ralston,
Seydell-Johnson, Knoche, Rummel, Bockenstedt, Budding, Craig, Weinard
(A transcription and PowerPoint are available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Review 2016 and 2017 Police Department traffic stop data with Dr. Chris Barnum of St. Ambrose
University Captain Kelsay of the Iowa City Police Department gave a brief introduction for Dr Barnum
and read a statement from Police Chief Matherly. Dr. Chris Barnum gave a power point presentation
on the 2016 and 2017 Police Department traffic stop data. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Action: Chief Matherly will prepare a memo on the overall number and geographic distribution of traffic
stops noted in Dr. Barnum's study and explain officer patrol assignments as they pertain to geographic
location, call frequency and other factors. The presentation given by Dr. Barnum will be included in the
next Information Packet.
Pre-budget kick-off discussion
Assistant City Manager Monroe summarized the results of the Chip In event and identified the top 3
strategic plan goals chosen by the event participants. Monroe also listed the top 10 areas of focus from
the general feedback received by residents that attended the event and participated in the online
survey. Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin stated if Council
members have specific suggestions for initiatives to consider for the FY20 budget, please submit them
to the City Manager.
Action: City Manager's office has noted Council comments on the pilot budget engagement efforts and
will incorporate feedback into future outreach.
(Break to Formal meeting 6:43 p.m. - Returned 10:18 p.m.)
Consider elevating hourly staff wages to $15/hour or more within two years
Discussion deferred to the September 4th work session.
Clarification of Agenda Items
No discussion, after formal meeting.
Council Work Session
August 21, 2018
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Information Packet Discussion [August 9, August 161
> August 9
1. (IP5, Memorandum from Assistant Transportation Planner: Establishing a Quiet Zone on the
Iowa Interstate Railroad through Iowa City) Mayor Throgmorton encouraged staff to look into
establishing a Quiet Zone in Iowa City.
> August 16
1. (IP5, Pending Work Session Topics) Mayor Throgmorton mentioned a special work session
for height bonuses and suggested a new work session topic, "review downtown historic
property inventory" to be added to the pending list. Council member Thomas asked if a
review of narrow streets could be added to an existing pending work session item.
Action: A new work session topic, "review downtown historic property inventory", will be
added to the Pending Work Session list; A review of narrow streets and parking regulations
will be added to the work session item covering the traffic crash analysis from staff and
commentary from Dr. Jodie Plumert; The City Clerk's Office will check availability of Council
members for a special work session in September focusing on the Riverfront Crossings
form-based code, including the height allowances and bonus provisions.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees.
Adjourn 10:30 p.m.