HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated February 28, 2017 ITEM # 46a&b
DATE 02-28-17
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: ESTABLISHING A CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY COMMISSION
BACKGROUND:
At the January 24, 2017 City Council meeting, the City Council directed staff to 1)
prepare a resolution establishing a Campus and Community Commission, and 2)
prepare an ordinance repealing the portion of Municipal Code related to the Student
Affairs Commission.
A resolution is attached. As directed, it creates an eight-member commission. The
Mayor is empowered to appoint and the City Council confirm three representatives,
each of whom would serve three-year terms. Two of these members would have
shortened initial terms to create staggered terms. Five additional members would be
appointed by outside organizations, and their term lengths would be determined by their
respective organization.
The details regarding the Commission's charge, as well as the provisions for
establishing task forces, are incorporated into the resolution in the manner described
during the City Council's last discussion. An additional provision to retain a copy of the
resolution in the published copy of the Municipal Code has been included, which will
allow convenient access to this resolution for those who wish to review its content.
Upon approval, City staff will work with the Mayor to communicate with the outside
partners regarding the logistics of appointing members and holding meetings.
Additionally, per the City Council's request, an ordinance has been prepared to repeal
Sections 2.31 through 2.35 of Municipal Code, which establish the Student Affairs
Commission.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. a. Approve the attached resolution establishing the Campus and Community
Commission as presented.
b. Approve first reading of an ordinance repealing Section 2.31 through 2.35 of
the Municipal Code relating to the Student Affairs Commission.
2. Do nothing.
MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The City Council has expressed interest in the creation of a Campus and Community
Commission as a mechanism to discuss issues of interest to the City, Iowa State
University, students, and residents. The proposed resolution incorporates the City
Council's direction regarding the membership, charge, and general operations of the
Commission. Additionally, the City council has directed that an ordinance be prepared
to repeal the section of the Municipal Code relating to the Student Affairs Commission.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, thereby approving the attached resolution establishing the Campus
and Community Commission as presented, and approving first reading of an ordinance
repealing Section 2.31 through 2.35 of the Municipal Code relating to the Student Affairs
Commission.