Coralville public meetings in 2022

City Council Meetings

The Coralville City Council will hold a work session on the FY2024 budget and a special meeting to consider second readings of ordinances raising parking fines from $10 to $25 and setting streamlined penalties for repeat nuisance property offenders. Other items include a resolution to set a public hearing for a State Revolving Fund loan for a sewer project, approval of a $300,000 purchase agreement for 719 5th Avenue, and a 28E agreement with Johnson County for a roundabout project. The consent calendar includes numerous payments and license approvals.

• Second consideration of Ordinance 2022-1016 raising parking fines to $25, with a $5 late fee after 30 days
• Second consideration of Ordinance 2022-1017 allowing immediate abatement of nuisance properties for repeat violations within 24 months
• Resolution to set a public hearing on January 24, 2023 for an Environmental Information Document for the West Land Use Central Trunk Sewer project
• Resolution to approve a $300,000 purchase agreement with BIC Rentals, LLC for 719 5th Avenue
• Resolution to approve a 28E agreement with Johnson County for the Forevergreen Road and Dubuque Street Roundabout Project

The City Council approved the purchase of a duplex at 719 5th Avenue for $300,000 and a joint agreement with Johnson County for the Forevergreen Road and Dubuque Street Roundabout Project. Council also passed ordinances increasing parking fines and establishing penalties for repeat offenders.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-1016 raising parking fines to $25.00 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-1017 setting penalties for repeat offenders (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-197 setting a public hearing for West Land Use Central Trunk Sewer (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-198 approving purchase of 719 5th Avenue from BIC Rentals, LLC for $300,000 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-199 approving 28E Agreement with Johnson County for Forevergreen Road and Dubuque Street Roundabout (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved multiple board and commission appointments (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Consent Calendar items a-x, including various vendor payments and liquor licenses (4-0, 1 absent)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission reviewed proposed FY24 budget items for the Brown Deer Golf Club and Aquatics departments, including wage increases and facility maintenance. The meeting also included a report on completed 2022 projects. No votes were recorded on the budget proposals.

• Approved minutes from the November 21, 2022 meeting

City Council Meetings

The Coralville City Council will hold public hearings on a conservation easement for Clear Creek stream mitigation and on the 10th Avenue Urban Revitalization Plan. The council will also consider first readings of ordinances raising parking fines to $25 and establishing penalties for repeat nuisance offenders, plus resolutions for CRANDIC land leases and a REAP grant for timber stand improvement.

• Public hearing on conservation easement for Clear Creek Stream Bank Mitigation (42.58 acres, $18,000 fee)
• Public hearing and resolution on 10th Avenue Urban Revitalization Plan for 413 10th Avenue project
• First reading of ordinance raising parking fines to $25, with $5 late fee after 30 days
• First reading of ordinance setting penalties for repeat nuisance offenders within 24 months
• Resolution approving two land leases with CRANDIC Railway for storm sewer and pump station

The City Council adopted the 10th Avenue Urban Revitalization Plan and updated property tax ordinances for urban renewal areas. The Council also moved to increase parking fines and established new penalties for repeat nuisance offenders.

• Approved 10th Avenue Urban Revitalization Plan (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-1014 regarding Coralville Urban Renewal Project Area taxes (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-1015 regarding 12th Avenue Urban Renewal Project Area taxes (4-0)
• Approved first consideration of Ordinance 2022-1016 to increase parking fees to $25.00 (4-0)
• Approved first consideration of Ordinance 2022-1017 regarding repeat nuisance abatement penalties (4-0)
• Approved two land leases with CRANDIC Railway Company (4-0)
• Approved REAP grant agreement with Iowa DNR for timber stand improvement (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items a-q, including liquor licenses and various vendor payments (4-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved the proposed FY24 budget, which includes a 7.5% increase for materials and a new tech consulting budget. The Board also approved November bills and the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved proposed FY24 budget (unanimous)
• Approved November bills (unanimous)
• Approved November 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed January 4th meeting to January 11th

Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board

The Coralville Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board will meet to discuss old business including training opportunities and complaints, and will hear a presentation on FYE 2023 traffic data by CRResearch. The meeting is open to the public.

• Presentation of FYE 2023 traffic data study by CRResearch
• Discussion of training opportunities
• Review of complaints received and tracked
• Public comments accepted
• Next meeting tentatively set for January 22, 2024

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 25, 2023. A traffic stop data report for FYE 2023 was presented, with further discussion scheduled for January. The meeting noted the expiration of terms for three board members and the departure of Royce Peterson.

• Approved meeting agenda (all ayes)
• Approved September 25, 2023 minutes (all ayes)

City Council Meetings

The council will hold a final vote on rezoning 30 acres from residential to commercial planned unit development to allow a new elementary school. It will also consider urban renewal area ordinances, street finance reports, and several internal TIF loans. A presentation on an inclusive economic development plan is scheduled.

• Final vote on rezoning parcel 0626401003 from R-1 to C-PUD 2 for Clear Creek Amana New Elementary School 2024
• Second consideration of ordinance setting base value for 3 properties in Oakdale Urban Renewal Area on Crosspark Road
• Second consideration of ordinance setting base value for 413 10th Avenue in 12th Avenue Urban Renewal Area
• Resolution approving $75,000 advance from Coralville Urban Renewal Area TIF fund and $150,000 from 12th Avenue TIF fund
• Resolution approving engineering services agreement with Terracon Consultants for Phase II environmental assessment at 705, 705 ½, and 605 2nd Street, not to exceed $14,500

The City Council approved the rezoning and site plan for the Clear Creek Amana New Elementary School 2024. Several urban renewal ordinances and financial resolutions were advanced or adopted, and a lease termination for a retail space at Iowa River Landing was approved.

• Approved rezoning of Parcel 0626401003 from R-1 to C-PUD 2 for new elementary school (5-0)
• Approved PUD-B Site Plan for Clear Creek Amana New Elementary School 2024 (5-0)
• Advanced Ordinance No. 2022-1014 regarding Oakdale Urban Renewal Area base values (5-0)
• Advanced Ordinance No. 2022-1015 regarding 12th Avenue Urban Renewal Area base values (5-0)
• Approved FY2022 Street Finance Report (5-0)
• Authorized $75,000 and $150,000 internal advances from Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Funds (5-0)
• Approved $14,500 Engineering Services Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for environmental assessments (5-0)
• Approved lease termination for Evolve at 901 E. 2nd Avenue, including a $20,965.23 fee (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Coralville Civil Service Commission will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from November 2, 2022, and to consider certifying a police officer hiring list. No other substantive business is listed.

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission members reviewed proposed budget increases for staffing, equipment, and facility maintenance. No formal votes were taken on the budget asks, as meetings with the Finance Director and City Administrator have not yet occurred.

• Reviewed request to reinstate full-time custodian and increase part-time hours for building maintenance
• Reviewed request for new Grade III Trails Technician and $80,000 for a skid steer
• Reviewed request for tennis court repainting and addition of 8 pickleball court lines
• Reviewed request to reinstate 25% of a full-time Pavilion position
• Reviewed request for 50% reinstatement of Rec Center Supervisor and a new Coordinator position
• Reviewed request to return 7.5 hours of front desk staffing
• Planned tree planting and memorial stone for Gwen Sheeley at S.T. Morrison Park in spring

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold second consideration of an ordinance rezoning 30 acres from R-1 Single-Family Residential to C-PUD 2 Commercial Planned Unit Development Two for a new elementary school. The council will also consider a $344,215 contract for renovating the Hyatt Regency fitness center and office space, and set a public hearing for the 10th Avenue Urban Revitalization Plan. Other items include a $1.65 million federal aid agreement for 5th Street improvements and renewal of a food and beverage agreement at Brown Deer Golf Club.

• Rezoning 30 acres for Clear Creek Amana Community School District to build a new elementary school in the West Land Use Area
• Contract award of $344,215 to M.A. Mortenson Company for Hyatt Regency Coralville Fitness Center and Office Alterations
• Federal aid agreement with Iowa DOT for $1,650,000 in STBG funds for 5th Street improvements from 12th to 20th Avenue
• Setting a December 13 public hearing on the 10th Avenue Urban Revitalization Plan for tax abatement at 413 10th Avenue
• Approval of $159,105 for a new snowplow truck to replace 2014 Freightliner #8

The City Council approved a contract for hotel alterations and a federal aid agreement for 5th Street improvements. The council also advanced rezoning for a new elementary school and set a public hearing for an urban revitalization plan.

• Approved $344,215 contract to M. A. Mortenson Company for Hyatt Regency fitness center and office alterations
• Approved $1.65M Federal Aid Agreement with Iowa DOT for 5th Street Project (12th Ave to 20th Ave)
• Approved rezoning of Parcel 0626401003 from R-1 to C-PUD 2 for Clear Creek Amana New Elementary School (2nd consideration)
• Approved Resolution setting a public hearing for the 10th Avenue Urban Revitalization Plan
• Approved Ordinance setting base values for three properties in the Coralville Urban Renewal Area (Oakdale)
• Approved Ordinance setting base value for 413 10th Avenue project
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to purchase agreement with Colony, Inc. for a 7.5-acre parcel
• Approved renewal of Food and Beverage Operations Agreement with Beer Makers, Inc. for Brown Deer Golf Club

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved the October bills and accepted the FY22 Annual Report. Members were appointed to the FY22 Budget Committee.

• Approved October bills (unanimous)
• Accepted FY22 Annual Report (unanimous)
• Appointed Elkins, Hatz, and Mellecker to the FY22 Budget Committee
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider certifying a police officer hiring list. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from July 21, 2022.

• Consider Certification of the Police Officer Hiring List

The commission approved the certification of a police officer hiring list containing one candidate. This action allows the department to begin training the candidate before the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy starts in January 2023.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved July 21, 2022 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Certified police officer hiring list of one candidate (all ayes)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider several land use and development items, including a new elementary school rezoning and a retail lease for Iowa River Landing. The meeting also includes discussions on property renovations, infrastructure projects, and various city payments.

• Public hearing and potential lease agreement with Coffee Emporium, LLC for 925 E. 2nd Avenue
• Public hearing for Hyatt Regency Coralville fitness center renovations
• Rezoning of Parcel Number 0626401003 for a new Clear Creek Amana elementary school
• Demolition and tree removal agreement for 614 and 614 ½ 4th Avenue up to $10,700.00
• 9th Street pavement repair final pay estimate of $181,982.50

The Council approved a lease agreement for Iowa River Landing and a contract for the Colony Fen erosion project. They also approved an amended preliminary plat for Forevergreen Heights and a demolition agreement for 4th Avenue. A rezoning ordinance for a new elementary school was introduced for first consideration.

• Approved lease agreement with Coffee Emporium, LLC for 925 E. 2nd Avenue
• Approved plans and bid process for Hyatt Regency Fitness Center & Office Alterations
• Approved Amended Preliminary Plat for Forevergreen Heights
• Awarded $137,650 contract to Triple B for Colony Fen Erosion and Dewatering Correction Project
• Approved $10,700 demolition agreement with Freeman Construction for 614 and 614 ½ 4th Avenue
• Adopted ordinance designating 25.64 acre parcel south of Oakdale Blvd as Medium Density Residential Use
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Impact7G for West Land Use Central Trunk Sewer (not to exceed $27,750)
• Approved $193,688.96 final pay estimate to L.L. Pelling Co., Inc. for 9th Street Pavement Repair 2022

Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board

The Coralville Citizens Community Policing Advisory Board voted unanimously to recommend the police department publish policies on Use of Force, Standards of Conduct, Biased Policing, and First Amendment Assemblies. Other items, including a welcome for new member Amy Gosnell and a discussion on meeting frequency, were tabled. The board also approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Recommended police department publish Use of Force, Standards of Conduct, Biased Policing, and 1st Amendment Assemblies policies (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved minutes of September 24, 2022, as amended (voice vote, all ayes)
• Tabled follow-up on 2021 traffic data review
• Tabled welcome of new member Amy Gosnell
• Tabled discussion on meeting frequency

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding property dispositions in the Iowa River Landing District. The body is also considering a land use amendment for a 25.64-acre parcel to allow for townhome development.

• Public hearing for a 3-year License Agreement with Cielo, LLC for 920 E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 150
• Public hearing for a Development Agreement for a multifamily residential project at Outlot B, Coralville Hotel and Conference Center First Addition
• Ordinance to change a 25.64-acre parcel south of Oakdale Blvd and west of Jones Blvd to Medium Density Residential Use
• Payment of $2,005,965.00 to BW Chicago for Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center renovations
• Payment of $19,000.00 to Fisher Bros. LLC for interior restoration of SpaceBowl slide at the Aquatic Center

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to review administrative items and a specific personnel list. The primary action item is the certification of the Police Officer Hiring List.

• Certification of the Police Officer Hiring List

City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider several public hearings regarding the Clear Creek Mitigation Bank and a property rezoning south of Oakdale Boulevard. Additional items include approving engineering agreements for lift station and force main improvements, as well as various project payments.

• Clear Creek Mitigation Bank: Public hearing on an irrevocable letter of credit and potential loan/credit agreements up to $4,000,000.00
• Colony Fen Erosion and Dewatering Correction Project: Public hearing regarding plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Land use amendment for a 25.64-acre parcel south of Oakdale Boulevard and west of Jones Boulevard to Medium Density Residential Use
• Ordinance No. 2022-1011: Amending the Coralville Community Plan for Auditor’s Parcel No. 0626401003 to Public/Semi-Public Use
• Engineering Services Agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for Oakdale Boulevard Forcemain Improvements not to exceed $255,000.00

City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider amending the community plan to allow a 30-acre property to be used for a new elementary school. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure agreements and a series of liquor license applications.

• Ordinance 2022-1011 to designate Auditor’s Parcel No. 0626401003 as Public/Semi-Public Use for a school
• Contract with West Branch Roofing for a new EPDM roof not to exceed $63,307.00
• Supplemental Agreement with Impact7G for Clear Creek Mitigation Bank not to exceed $16,000.00
• Agreement for DOT-initiated detours for the I-80 Westbound On-Ramp construction in Summer 2024
• Liquor license approvals for New Pioneer Food Co-op, Texas Roadhouse, and Wal-Mart Supercenter #2827

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold public hearings on several site plans and land use amendments, including a request by Clear Creek Amana Community School District to develop a new elementary school. The body will also consider a zoning code amendment and various infrastructure projects.

• Proposed land use amendment for Auditor’s Parcel No. 0626401003 to allow a new elementary school on 30 acres
• Proposed $6,263,113.00 joint grant application via Destination Iowa Program, with Coralville requesting $2,400,000.00
• Rezoning of 802 1st Avenue for a 1,600 square foot Scooters drive-thru coffee shop
• Rezoning of Lot 7, Folsom’s Subdivision for the 12-acre Gather Iowa redevelopment
• Allocation of $48,000.00 in ARPA funds to United Action for Youth for Northwest Junior High School

Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board

The board will review police department policies and a summary of an ICLC meeting. The meeting includes the welcome of newly appointed member Royce Peterson.

• Review/recommendation for police department policies to be published
• Summary of ICLC meeting with Dennis
• Welcome of newly appointed board member Royce Peterson

City Council Meetings

The City Council will review several zoning amendments, including a request to allow a drive-thru coffee shop at 802 1st Avenue and a redevelopment plan for 'Gather Iowa.' Additionally, the council will consider engineering agreements, landscape contracts, and a public hearing regarding homebuyer assistance funds.

• Rezoning of 802 1st Avenue to allow a 1,600 square foot drive-thru coffee shop
• Rezoning for 'Gather Iowa' 12-acre redevelopment project
• Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant Homebuyer Assistance Program
• Engineering Services Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. not to exceed $10,500.00
• Engineering Services Agreement with Terracan Consultants, Inc. not to exceed $15,500.00

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold public hearings on three zoning matters, including a proposed 12-acre redevelopment called “Gather Iowa.” The body will also consider a pedestrian safety ordinance and various infrastructure contracts. Other items include grant applications for recreation and utility resilience.

• Public hearing to rezone 802 1st Avenue for a 1,600 square foot drive-thru coffee shop
• Public hearing to rezone Lot 7, Folsom’s Subdivision for the 12-acre “Gather Iowa” redevelopment
• Proposed Zoning Code amendments including changes to home-based businesses and fireworks sales
• Pedestrian safety ordinance prohibiting standing in medians less than 10 feet wide in certain areas
• Grant applications: $100,000 REAP grant for timber improvement and $180,000 for utility resilience

Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board

The board will review police department policies and officer training. The meeting also includes the election of a new vice-chair to replace Cynthia Ukah.

• Review/recommendation for police department policies to be published
• Police Officer training
• Election of a board vice-chair

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss the certification of the Police Officer Hiring List. The body will also review the agenda and minutes from the May 24, 2022 meeting.

• Certification of the Police Officer Hiring List

City Council Meetings

The City of Coralville is hosting a joint meeting with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, several neighboring cities, school districts, and the University of Iowa. The body will receive updates on the Better Together and GuideLink initiatives.

• Better Together update from Iowa City
• GuideLink update from Iowa City

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding pavement repairs on 9th Street and a retail lease for Katsch Boutique. The body is also considering ordinances for pedestrian safety, voting precinct changes, and a zoning amendment for a commercial development.

• Public hearing for 9th Street Pavement Repair 2022 (estimated $138,920.00)
• Proposed 3-year License Agreement with DeFauw Corporation (Katsch Boutique) at 920 E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 160
• Ordinance 2022-1006 to rezone Lot 7, Coral Ridge Commerce Park – Phase Seven to C-PUD 2 for a restaurant and bakery
• Payment to Marion Body Works for a Fire Truck not to exceed $799,455.00
• Payment to Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc. for rescue unit refurbishment of $222,849.00

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning Lot 7 of Coral Ridge Commerce Park to allow for a restaurant and bakery. The body will also consider ordinances regarding pedestrian safety and the expansion of voting precincts.

• Public hearing to rezone Lot 7, Coral Ridge Commerce Park, Phase Seven for an 8,974 sq ft restaurant/retail building and 4,770 sq ft bakery
• Proposed pedestrian safety ordinance prohibiting standing in medians less than 10 feet wide in areas with speed limits of at least 30 mph
• Ordinance to increase the number of voting precincts from eight to nine
• Contract for Central Park Moguls and crawl tube amenities not to exceed $24,187.20
• Resolution to reject all bids for Water Plant Filter Media Replacement and Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Transfer Pump Replacement

Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board

The Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board will meet to discuss community experiences and police department operations. The body is scheduled to review traffic stop data and determine which police policies should be published.

• Presentation of 2021 Coralville traffic stop data by CRResearch
• Review and recommendation for police department policies to be published
• Discussion of police officer training
• Review of email from Iowa Civil Liberties Council

City Council Meetings

The City Council will appoint a member to fill the unexpired term of Jill Dodds and hold public hearings on precinct changes and water and wastewater infrastructure. The body is also considering a development agreement for infrastructure near the proposed Clear Creek Amana Elementary School.

• Public hearing to increase voting precincts from eight to nine
• Public hearings for Water Plant Filter Media Replacement, Well 15 Improvements, and Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Transfer Pump Replacement
• Proposed water connection fee of $791.00 and sewer connection fee of $300.00 for non-single family home connections
• Proposed 3% increase in the Administrative Pay Scale effective July 1, 2022
• Development Agreement with Oakes Family Partnership for Oakdale Boulevard extension and sanitary trunk sewer line

City Council Meetings

The Coralville City Council will conduct interviews with seven applicants for a council member vacancy. The successful candidate will serve a term expiring in November 2023.

• Interviews for Council Member vacancy: Barry Bedford, Kent Christan, Eric Gissendanner, Mackensie Graham, Keith Jones, Phuong Nguyen, and Fay Vittetoe
• Council member annual pay: $5,312

City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding rezoning for a Dunkin' Donuts, land use changes for Heritage Estates, and adjustments to water and solid waste collection fees. Additionally, the council will review agreements with the Clear Creek Amana Community School District and various infrastructure service contracts.

• Rezoning Lot 1, Redhawk Subdivision, Part Three for a Dunkin' Donuts drive-thru
• Land use change for Lot B, Heritage Estates from Open Space to Low-Density Residential
• Changes to water rates and monthly trash collection fees
• Oakdale Boulevard Extension design agreement up to $169,200.00
• Brown Deer Deck Board Replacement contract up to $66,280.00

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from March 31, 2022. The commission will also consider the certification of the Police Officer Hiring List.

• Certification of the Police Officer Hiring List

Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board

The Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board will meet to discuss community experiences and public comments. The board is scheduled to review a revised tri-fold pamphlet and Iowa Chapter 400 training provided by Lynch Dallas Law.

• Review of revised tri-fold pamphlet
• Iowa Chapter 400 training - Lynch Dallas Law

Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board

The Citizen’s Community Policing Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the board's role in community responses to police interactions. Members will also review procedures and policies and discuss planning a spring or summer outreach event.

• Planning for spring/summer relationship-building outreach
• Review of procedures and policies
• Discussion on Board/CPD relationships
• Discussion on community response to police interactions with the public

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet on March 31, 2022. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and consideration of the certification of the police officer hiring list.

• Certification of the Police Officer Hiring List

Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board

The Citizen’s Community Policing Advisory Board will meet to review community experiences and public comments. The board is scheduled to discuss the printing of a tri-fold pamphlet and the addition of links to its webpage.

• Printing and distribution of the Tri-Fold pamphlet
• Adding informational links to the Board webpage
• Discussion of Accessibility and Transparency

Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board

The Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board will meet to discuss community experiences and board transparency. The board is reviewing promotional materials and scheduling Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for late April.

• Review of promotional material, flyers, and Connection article
• Establishment of a board contact email
• Scheduling of CIT for late April
• Discussion on accessibility and transparency