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Date: March 30, 2020
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Electronic Council Work Session, March 24, 2020, 5:05 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner
UISG: Wu, Longnecker
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Dilkes, Fruehling, Nagle-Gamm, Knoche, Havel
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8)
An electronic meeting was held because a meeting in person was impossible or impractical due
to concerns for the health and safety of council members, staff and the public presented by
COVID-19.
COVID-19 Update
City Manger Fruin thanked agencies involved in the Johnson County Emergency Operations Center,
State Delegation, the Mayor and City employees for their support and efforts during the COVID-19
crisis. Fruin also gave a breakdown of City services and the status of major operations.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Clarification of Agenda Items
• [6.j] Water Distribution East Pressure Zone Project... Council member Mims asked for clarification
regarding the cost difference between the engineer's estimate and the lowest bid. Public Works
Director Knoche provided information.
• [5.a(2)] Liquor License New - TCB Pool Hall, 114 E College St ...Council member Taylor confirmed
the item could be removed from the agenda as requested.
• [6.c] Police Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City Tentative Agreement... Council member
Mims thanked the Police Department for coming to an agreement.
• [6.e] Removing Appointee to the Community Police Review Board... Mayor Teague noted a
resignation letter had been received and thanked the Board member for his services.
• [6.i] Jefferson Street/Glendale Road Traffic Calming... Council member Taylor asked if the item
could be pulled from the consent calendar for separate consideration. Individual Council members
expressed their views. City Attorney Dilkes provided information.
• [10] Lease Agreement with MidAmerican Energy Company for a Solar Energy System at
Waterworks Prairie Park... Council member Mims asked the Mayor if there would be a
recommendation to defer the item to give more time for public comment. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Council Work Session
March 24, 2020
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Information Packet Discussion [March 5. March 12, March 191
➢ March 5 — no discussion
➢ March 12 — no discussion
➢ March 19 — no discussion
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees.
Adjourn 5:54 p.m.