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Z%- MEMORANDUM
Date: July 29, 2020
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Electronic Council Work Session, July 21, 2020, 5:00 PM, Zoom Meeting Platform
Council: Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner
UISG: Longnecker, Van Heukelom
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Kilburg, Dilkes, Fruehling, Bockenstedt, Hightshoe, Brotherton, Nagle-
Gamm, Grier, Seydell-Johnson, Knoche
(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
Finance Director Bockenstedt presented an updated power point on the current financial impacts of
COVID-19 by fund structure reviewing revenues and expenses. Neighborhood & Development Service
Director Hightshoe presented a power point on the COVID-19 Resources — Federal, State and Local
Funds for Emergency Housing Costs. City Manager Fruin provided additional information and shared
previous power point sides form May regarding various types of COVID relief. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will work on a memo describing expenditures related to temporary employees in FY 2020.
The report should include FY 2020 budget to actual comparisons as well as the total amount of COVID
Admin Pay (pay without work during COVID) to temporary employees during the fiscal year.
Staff will compile a memo outlining the current status of the City's local $50k housing program that is
being administered by the Shelter House. The memo should include basic information about the
number of inquiries, referrals to other programs, individuals/families assisted, and dollars
expended. The memo will be included in the July 30'" IP.
Staff will work with Councilors Taylor, Mims and Bergus on a rapid response housing / utility support
program that could be implemented as the pandemic progresses. That proposal will be presented to
the City Council on August 4'^ at the regular work session.
Clarification of Agenda Items
No discussion — after formal meeting.
Information Packet Discussion rJuly 9. July 161
➢ July 9 — No discussion.
Council Work Session
July 21, 2020
Page 2
➢ July 16
(IP5, Memo from Interim Police Chief & Fire Chief: 2020 Fireworks Calls for Service)
Councilor Taylor asked for the Council to revisit the misuse of fireworks prior to next time
sales will be allowed.
Clarification of Agenda Items (cont.)
[6.m] Norm Cate: No Flags at half-mast [Staff response included]... Councilor Mims noted
correspondence in the late handouts and requested flying the flag at City Hall at half-mast through
Friday in honor of John Lewis.
Action: The flag will be at half-mast through until Saturday morning in honor of Congressman John
Lewis.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
No discussion — deferred to Item 15 on formal agenda.
Adjourn 6:46 p.m.