Coralville public meetings in 2023

City Council Meetings

The Coralville City Council will hold a special meeting to consider several items, including final approval of amendments to the West Land Use Area Master Plan, first consideration of a hate crimes ordinance, and approval of a $12,000 funding agreement with United Action for Youth. The council will also vote on management agreements for Brown Deer Golf Club staff, a ski trail agreement with the Iowa City Nordic Club, a turf maintenance contract, and a compensation package increase for the City Administrator. A consent calendar includes numerous routine approvals, such as alcohol licenses, payments, and a new GIS Specialist position.

• Ordinance 2023-1016: Final approval to amend West Land Use Area Master Plan, allowing convenience stores with fuel sales and updating design guidelines
• Ordinance 2024-1001: First consideration of a Hate Crimes Ordinance, mirroring Iowa City and North Liberty but without jail sentences for simple misdemeanors
• Funding Agreement: $12,000 to United Action for Youth for LGBTQ Peer Mentors Program
• Brown Deer Golf Club: 3-year management agreements for Golf Professional Sean M. McCarty, Assistant Golf Professional Brian Wernimont, and Golf Maintenance Coordinator Nick Leach
• Consent calendar includes $970,745 sale of stream mitigation credits to Iowa DOT and $668,633.75 pay estimate for West Land Use Central Trunk Sewer Phase 1

City Council Work Sessions

The Coralville City Council met for a work session to receive updates from the City Administrator. Topics included the status of a BRIC grant application for utility resilience, the timeline for FY25 budget preparation, and resident input on overnight parking restrictions. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• BRIC utility resilience grant application advanced; MidAmerican positive on match; funding notice expected early 2024, project start summer 2024
• Johnson County TIF info received; property tax info expected after Jan 1
• General fund department head budgets reviewed; enterprise fund budgets to be finished next week for January Council review
• Meeting with Piper Sandler scheduled to review fund balances and 2024 refinancings
• Resident input received on preference for no overnight parking on most streets

City Council Work Sessions

The Coralville City Council received department reports and administrative updates at a work session. The Parking and Transit Department reported reduced transit deficits, increased ridership, and new grants, while the City Administrator discussed budget planning and a potential general fund transfer. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational.

• Transit ridership up 40% FY21-22, 18% FY22-23, 11% current fiscal year
• New five-year paratransit agreement with Johnson County SEATS
• Grant funding for two light-duty electric buses for ADA paratransit
• General fund at 61% (policy requires 35%), potential transfer discussed
• Solid Waste Department saving $100,000 annually from recycling drop-off relocation

City Council Meetings

The Coralville City Council will hear the FY2023 audit report, consider approving the Jaras Third Addition final plat, and take final votes on ordinances amending the West Land Use Area Master Plan and construction site runoff rules. They will also consider resolutions for wetland mitigation credits, a consulting agreement for the FY2025 budget, and a large consent calendar of payments and licenses.

• Final plat for Jaras Third Addition, Lots 4 and 5 south of Highway 6
• Ordinance 2023-1016: West Land Use Area Master Plan amendment (2nd consideration)
• Ordinance 2023-1015: Construction site runoff and sediment control (3rd/final)
• Wetland mitigation credit purchase up to $32,200 for Kempf Lift Station Abandonment
• Consent calendar includes $276,590 for 4,800 recycling carts and $698,000 loan release for MediRevv

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Coralville Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss the FY25 budget for the Recreation and Parks Divisions, review the 2024 commission schedule, and hear a director's report. The meeting also includes citizen comments and approval of prior minutes.

• FY25 Budget Discussion for Recreation and Parks Divisions
• Review of Commission Schedule for 2024
• Approval of Minutes from 11/20/2023
• Director Report

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Coralville Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request by JARAS Inc. to approve a Final Plat for JARAS Third Addition. The commission will also handle routine items such as approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Final Plat request by JARAS Inc. for JARAS Third Addition
• Consider recommending approval of the Final Plat

Arts Commission

The Coralville Arts Commission will meet to discuss season recommendations for the City Circle Theatre Company and Young Footliters Youth Theatre. The commission will also review the City Facilities Sign Project.

• City Circle Season Recommendation
• Young Footliters Season Recommendation
• City Facilities Sign Project

Library Board of Trustees

The Coralville Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to consider approval of the agenda, minutes, and November bills, and to discuss the proposed Library Budget for FY25. The board will also hear reports from staff, the Friends of the Library, the Library Foundation, and the Director. Public comments are welcome under Other Business.

• Consider approval of the agenda
• Consider approval of the minutes of the November 6, 2023 meeting
• Consider approval of the bills for November
• Consider proposed Library Budget for FY25
• Reports from Friends of the Coralville Public Library and Coralville Public Library Foundation

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding Clear Creek stream mitigation construction and amendments to the West Land Use Area Master Plan. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of a new Councilperson and consideration of several ordinances and financial agreements.

• Public hearing for Clear Creek Stream Mitigation Bank Construction (estimated cost $4,700,000.00)
• Public hearing for West Land Use Area Master Plan amendments (Ordinance No. 2023-1016)
• Swearing in of Royce Peterson as Councilperson
• Consideration of Urban Renewal Area ordinance (Ordinance No. 2023-1014)
• Consideration of construction runoff and sediment control ordinance (Ordinance No. 2023-1015)

City Council Work Sessions

The Coralville City Council held a work session to review the city's four Urban Renewal Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts, with financial details provided by Piper Sandler. They also discussed plans for exploring a new or expanded recreation center and indoor pool, with a process expected to conclude by April 2024. The meeting was largely informational, with no formal decisions made.

• Reviewed TIF districts: Oakdale (approx. $3M annual income), 12th Avenue (approx. $2.5M), Mall Highway 6 (approx. $10M)
• Oakdale TIF balance to fund Oakdale Boulevard extension
• 12th Avenue TIF to fund utilities for 5th Street reconstruction
• Recreation center and indoor pool exploration process to wrap up by April 2024
• Mayor to convene for city administrator evaluation on December 19

Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board

The Coralville Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss community policing matters. The agenda includes a presentation on the FYE 2023 traffic data study by CRResearch, along with updates on training opportunities and complaints received. Public comments and community experiences are also scheduled.

• Presentation of FYE 2023 traffic data study by CRResearch
• Discussion of training opportunities
• Update on complaints received/tracked
• Approval of September 25, 2023 minutes
• Set next meeting date (January 22nd)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Coralville Parks and Recreation Commission will review a design draft for the North Ridge Playground and discuss the FY25 budget for Brown Deer. The meeting also includes citizen comments, approval of October minutes, a director's report, and commission comments. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled one week early, on December 11, 2023.

• North Ridge Playground design draft review
• FY25 Budget Discussion – Brown Deer
• Approval of Minutes from 10/16/2023
• Director Report
• Next meeting tentatively moved to December 11, 2023

City Council Work Sessions

The Coralville City Council held a work session to review infrastructure projects in the West Land Use Area and discuss a proposed funding agreement with the Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau. The council also received administrative updates on upcoming meetings and financial reviews.

• Central Trunk Sewer phase 1 construction underway, phase 2 to be bid this winter
• Clear Creek Amana elementary school on schedule to open August 2024
• Oakdale Boulevard Extension mass grading underway
• Proposed one-year CVB contract splitting excess hotel/motel tax revenue
• FY23 audit presentation scheduled for December 12 council meeting

City Council Meetings

The Coralville City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions for the Clear Creek Stream Mitigation Bank Construction and the 5th Street Improvements project, including awarding a $5,464,198.05 contract to Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. The council will also consider ordinances on urban renewal areas and construction site runoff, approve various payments and reports, and handle routine consent calendar items.

• Public hearing and resolution to approve plans and order bids for Clear Creek Stream Mitigation Bank Construction (estimated $4,200,000)
• Resolution to award 5th Street Improvements contract to Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. for $5,464,198.05
• Ordinance 2023-1014 (2nd consideration) amending urban renewal area tax increment financing for Lot 7, Coral Ridge Commerce Park Phase 7
• Ordinance 2023-1015 (1st consideration) amending construction site runoff and sediment control ordinance
• Consent calendar includes payments totaling over $100,000, including $280,000 to X-Golf Coralville for tenant improvement allowance

Arts Commission

The Coralville Arts Commission will review and provide feedback on draft renderings for a city-wide facility sign update. The project, managed by Confluence Inc., aims to replace signs that have been in place for thirty years.

• Review of City Facilities Sign Project draft renderings by Confluence Inc.

Library Board of Trustees

The Coralville Public Library Board of Trustees will consider routine approvals, receive staff and director reports, review the FY23 annual report, and appoint members to the FY25 Budget Committee. Public comments are welcome under Other Business.

• Consider approval of the agenda and October minutes
• Consider approval of bills for October
• Consider Annual Report for FY23
• Appoint members to the FY25 Budget Committee
• Reports from Friends of the Library and Library Foundation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Coralville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed text amendments to the Corridor Commercial zoning framework and design guidelines in the Coralville West Land Use Area Master Plan, and will consider recommending approval. The commission will also consider recommending approval of an amended preliminary plat for JARAS Addition, submitted by JARIS Inc. The agenda also includes routine items: approving the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 6, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing on text amendments to the Corridor Commercial zoning framework and design guidelines in the Coralville West Land Use Area Master Plan
• Consider recommending approval of the West Land Use Area Master Plan text amendments
• Consider recommending approval of the amended preliminary plat for JARAS Addition (applicant: JARIS Inc.)

City Council Meetings

The Coralville City Council will hold its third and final vote on an ordinance prohibiting tobacco, vape, and nicotine products in all city parks, open spaces, and trails, with a $50 fine per violation. The council will also take first consideration of an ordinance updating the urban renewal area's tax increment financing base value for a lot in Coral Ridge Commerce Park, and will consider several resolutions related to sewer and water connection fees, a $2.5 million sewer revenue bond, and construction contracts for the Clear Creek Stream Mitigation Bank.

• Final vote on Ordinance 2023-1013 banning tobacco/vape/nicotine in parks, open spaces, trails (excludes waters and golf courses)
• First consideration of Ordinance 2023-1014 setting base value for Lot 7, Coral Ridge Commerce Park Phase 7 (Oakdale) on Crosspark Road
• Resolution to set public hearing for $2,500,000 sewer revenue bond for Clear Creek Stream Mitigation Bank
• Engineering services agreement with Bolton & Menk for Clear Creek Stream Mitigation Bank construction, not to exceed $647,700
• Consent calendar includes payments: $633,729 to Marcus Hotels for Hyatt Regency improvements, $66,150 to Basepoint Building Automations, and $80,931 contract to Maxwell Construction for Brown Deer Road storm sewer

City Council Work Sessions

The Coralville City Council held a work session to discuss upcoming Planning and Zoning items, including a proposed text amendment to the West Land Use Area Master Plan that would allow convenience stores and fuel sales in Corridor Commercial areas. The Community Development Director also presented the department's FY2023 report, covering building permits, rental inspections, and current developments. The city administrator provided updates on the audit timeline and budget planning.

• Text amendment to West Land Use Area Master Plan to permit convenience stores and fuel sales in Corridor Commercial
• FY2023 building services issued 479 permits; 1,863 rental inspections (up from 1,152 in FY22)
• Development updates: Eagle Bend at Clear Creek, Summit Hills, Bridgewater The Point, Forevergreen Heights, Auburn Ridge, Ridgeview Addition, Clear Creek-Amana Elementary, Candlewood/Avid Hotel, Chipotle, Dunkin', XGolf, Blue Agave
• Drone video shown of construction at Clear Creek-Amana school, Oakdale Boulevard Extension, West Land Use Area trunk sewer, Ridgeview, Crossing Ridge Drive
• Audit expected to complete in November, earlier than last year

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Coralville Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to plant a tree in honor of past Chair Fevold, tour the Community of Christ facility, and discuss partnership opportunities. The agenda also includes citizen comments, approval of minutes, and reports from the council member and director.

• Tree planting for past Chair Fevold's service
• Tour of Community of Christ and partnership information
• Approval of minutes from 9/11/2023
• Council Member Report by Jones
• Director Report by Proud

City Council Work Sessions

The Coralville City Council held a work session with only informational updates from the City Administrator. No decisions were made; items discussed include the finalized stream mitigation banking instrument, upcoming bids for 5th Street reconstruction, and traffic management for upcoming sports tournaments. The Council also noted a future discussion on the CVB contract.

• Stream mitigation banking instrument finalized, buyer interested in all credits
• Bids for 5th Street reconstruction due next week, 7+ contractors interested
• IGHSAU volleyball tournament adjusted start times, shuttle from Coral Ridge Mall to Xtream Arena, parking included in ticket price
• 1st Avenue and Interstate 80 interchange traffic switch by Thanksgiving, old bridge demolition begins
• City-CVB contract to be discussed at future work session

City Council Meetings

The Coralville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving a 20-year lease with SprintCom, LLC for a telecommunications facility at the Heartland Water Tower, increasing rent from $300 to $1,500 per month. The council will also consider a second reading of an ordinance banning tobacco, vape, and nicotine products in city parks, trails, and open spaces, with a $50 fine for violations. Other agenda items include a short-term license agreement for a retail space, an amendment to the ArenaCo development agreement, and a recycling program agreement with the Iowa DNR.

• Public hearing and resolution for 20-year SprintCom lease at Heartland Water Tower, rent $1,500/month with 10% increases every 5 years
• Second consideration of Ordinance 2023-1013 prohibiting tobacco, vape, and nicotine products in parks, open spaces, and trails, with $50 fine
• License agreement with Benito's Flowers & Gifts, LLC for 920 E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 160, at $1,800/month plus $200 utilities, Nov 1–Dec 31, 2023
• Amendment to Development Agreement with ArenaCo to include Greenstate Family Fieldhouse obligations for tax-exempt bond compliance
• SWAP Agreement with Iowa DNR for recycling program: $10,000 forgivable loan, $50,000 zero-interest loan, $163,500 three-percent loan

Library Board of Trustees

The Coralville Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business: approving the agenda, minutes from September, and September bills. They will also hear reports from library staff, the Friends group, the Library Foundation, and the director, plus any other business. Public comments are welcome under Other Business, limited to 15 minutes total with 5 minutes per person.

• Approval of September bills
• Staff report on website and social media by Sara Pitcher
• Report from Friends of the Coralville Public Library
• Report from Coralville Public Library Foundation
• Director's report

Civil Service Commission

The Coralville Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes from May 5, 2023, and to consider certifying the police officer hiring list. This is a routine administrative meeting with no other substantive items listed.

• Consider certification of the Police Officer Hiring List
• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2023 meeting

City Council Meetings

The Coralville City Council will consider several rezoning ordinances and site plans, including a rezoning for a proposed industrial building and a hotel, as well as a master plan for the Recreation Center and Indoor Pool Competition Center. The council will also vote on a health insurance contract, a tobacco-free parks ordinance, and various other agreements and payments.

• Rezoning Lot 1, Altmaier Acres from C-2 to I-PUD 2 for a 79,281 sq ft industrial building (11.14 acres)
• Rezoning Lot 2, Jacobs Clear Creek Third Subdivision from C-2 to C-PUD 2 for a 112-room, 4-story hotel (2.43 acres)
• Professional Services Agreement with Neumann Monson Architects for pool center design, not to exceed $150,988.94
• Ordinance to prohibit tobacco, vape, and nicotine products in parks and trails (1st consideration)
• 20-year lease extension with SprintCom at Heartland Water Tower, rent increase from $300 to $1,500 per month

City Council Work Sessions

The Coralville City Council met for a work session with no planning and zoning submittals to review. The main items were a detailed Water Department report covering wells, rates, projects, and lead service line inventory, plus updates on the 1st Avenue/Interstate 80 interchange project and other city matters.

• Water Department report: 9 wells pumping 2,900 gallons per minute
• Projects: south water tower maintenance, 5th Street water main, well #10 recasing, filter media replacement
• Lead service line inventory mandatory by October 16, 2024; no issue expected in Coralville
• Drone footage of 1st Avenue/Interstate 80 interchange project timeline and routes
• IGHSAU volleyball and state wrestling tournaments adjusting start times to ease traffic

Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board

The Coralville Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes public comments, community experiences, and old business items such as training opportunities, complaints received and tracked, and traffic data. The board will also set the next meeting date.

• Review of training opportunities
• Review of complaints received and tracked
• Review of traffic data
• Public comments and community experiences

City Council Meetings

The Coralville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving a lease with Allspice, Inc. for retail space at Iowa River Landing, and will vote on rezoning for an industrial building and a hotel. The council will also consider resolutions for stream mitigation credits, a sewer revenue loan, and the Oakdale Boulevard Extension contract, along with a large consent calendar of payments and licenses.

• Public hearing and resolution to lease 901 E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 105 to Allspice, Inc. for 5 years with a 5-year option, at $21/sq ft triple net
• Ordinance 2023-1011 (2nd consideration) to rezone Lot 1, Altmaier Acres from C-2 to I-PUD 2 for a 79,281 sq ft industrial building
• Ordinance 2023-1012 (2nd consideration) to rezone Lot 2, Jacobs Clear Creek Third Subdivision from C-2 to C-PUD 2 for a 112-room hotel
• Resolutions to execute Mitigation Banking Instrument and purchase stream credits for Oakdale Boulevard Extension ($68,920), West Land Use Central Trunk Sewer Phase 2 ($78,900), and Kempf Lift Station Abandonment ($9,990)
• Resolution for $193,000 Sewer Revenue Loan for Oakdale Boulevard Forcemain planning and design

City Council Work Sessions

The Coralville City Council held a work session with presentations on two major projects. Parks Director Sherri Proud detailed the Clear Creek stream bank mitigation credit process, including a $4.9 million construction cost and expected net revenue of $1.4 million. Deputy City Administrator Ellen Habel updated the council on the Coralville Utility Resilience Project, a FEMA grant application for over $13 million to relocate power lines underground south of Interstate 80.

• Clear Creek stream bank mitigation: 75,600 credits total, 15% sellable at each milestone
• Clear Creek project construction cost anticipated at $4.9 million, net revenue $1.4 million
• FEMA BRIC grant application for over $13 million to underground power lines south of I-80
• Hyatt Regency bar and coffee area renovation ongoing; restaurant renovation starts late November
• Xtream Arena to host Soldier Salute wrestling event in late December with 24+ college teams

Arts Commission

The Coralville Arts Commission is meeting to approve minutes and hear reports from city staff and affiliated groups. They will discuss the wrap-up of summer programming and look ahead to fall 2023 activities. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of June minutes
• Reports from City Council, Parks and Recreation, Managing Director, City Circle Theatre Company, and Young Footliters Youth Theatre
• Summer programming wrap-up discussion
• Look ahead to fall 2023

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hear citizen comments, approve minutes, and receive reports from a council member and the director. The main item is presentations and interviews with playground consultants for the North Ridge Playground Replacement project.

• North Ridge Playground Replacement consultant presentations and interviews
• Approval of minutes from July 18, 2023 meeting
• Council Member Report by Jones
• Director Report by Proud

The Commission interviewed two playground equipment companies and decided to move forward with Play Craft. The decision follows discussions regarding the need to accelerate the replacement timeline for equipment at the Youth Sports Park.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Selected Play Craft as the playground equipment provider
• Adjourned meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of the Preliminary and Final Plats for the Jacobs Clear Creek Eighth Addition, a request by the Bernice Jacobs Trust. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and prior minutes.

• Public hearing on Jacobs Clear Creek Eighth Addition Preliminary Plat
• Public hearing on Jacobs Clear Creek Eighth Addition Final Plat
• Request by Bernice Jacobs Trust for plat recommendations

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of both the Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for Jacobs Clear Creek, Eighth Addition. This action creates a new buildable lot through the re-subdivision of Jacobs Clear Creek, 5th Subdivision and Outlot A of Altmaier Acres, Lot 1.

• Approved Preliminary Plat for Jacobs Clear Creek, Eighth Addition (6-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Jacobs Clear Creek, Eighth Addition (6-0)
• Approved September 6, 2023 Agenda (6-0)
• Approved August 2, 2023 Minutes (6-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Coralville Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve routine items (agenda, minutes, bills) and receive reports from staff, the Friends group, the Foundation, and the director. The main discussion item is a proposal to change the role of the State Library Commission, which could affect library services and funding.

• Discussion of proposed changes to the role of the State Library Commission
• Approval of bills for August
• Approval of minutes from August 2, 2023 meeting
• Youth Services Coordinator report
• Reports from Friends and Foundation

The Board voted to send a letter opposing a proposal to change the state Library Commission to an advisory-only board. The Board also approved August bills and the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved motion to send letter opposing changes to state Library Commission (unanimous)
• Approved August bills, including Envisionware RFID tags and AAA Mechanical water bottle filler (unanimous)
• Approved August 2nd, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council Work Sessions

The Coralville City Council held a work session with no planning and zoning submittals. They received the 2022 police department report and a draft revision of the construction site erosion and sediment control ordinance. The council also heard updates on the aquatic center agreement and the Gather Iowa plan.

• Police report: 31,652 calls for service, 2,515 medical emergencies (up 20% from 2021), 106 burglaries, 6 robberies, 1 fatality crash
• Draft revision of Chapter 159A (Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance) to be shared with contractors for feedback
• Ordinance change: ground disturbance of 10,000 sq ft and up requires a permit
• Agreement with school district for aquatic center to be on next agenda
• Progress on Gather Iowa plan and property acquisitions

City Council Meetings

The Coralville City Council will hold public hearings and consider rezoning requests for two properties: Lot 1, Altmaier Acres (from C-2 to I-PUD 2) for a proposed industrial building, and Lot 2, Jacobs Clear Creek Third Subdivision (from C-2 to C-PUD 2) for a proposed hotel. They will also consider a development agreement with West Coralville Investment, LLC requiring a $15,000,000 project and 165 jobs, with a 15-year 100% tax rebate. Other items include a lease agreement for Hokkaido Ramen House at Iowa River Landing, speed zone amendments, financing for hotel renovations and sewer bonds, and various contracts and payments.

• Public hearing and rezoning of Lot 1, Altmaier Acres from C-2 to I-PUD 2 for a 79,281 sq ft industrial building with 33,600 sq ft office space
• Development agreement with West Coralville Investment, LLC: $15,000,000 project, 165 jobs at $71,000 avg salary, 15-year 100% tax rebate
• Public hearing and rezoning of Lot 2, Jacobs Clear Creek Third Subdivision from C-2 to C-PUD 2 for a 12,057 sq ft, 112-room, four-story hotel
• Lease agreement with Hokkaido Coralville, Inc. (d/b/a Hokkaido Ramen House) for 201 E. 9th Street, 5-year term with two 5-year options
• Issue up to $5,000,000 in Credit Agreement Anticipation Notes for Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center renovations

The City Council approved the rezoning and development of an industrial site for CIVCO and a new 112-room hotel. The council also authorized $5 million in notes for Hyatt Regency renovations and approved a lease for Hokkaido Ramen House. Additionally, a temporary turf and horticulture contract was awarded to Quality Care.

• Approved Preliminary Plat for Altmaier Acres (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Lot 1, Altmaier Acres from C-2 to I-PUD 2 (5-0)
• Approved Development Agreement with West Coralville Investment, LLC (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Lot 2, Jacobs Clear Creek Third Subdivision from C-2 to C-PUD 2 (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Hokkaido Coralville, Inc. for 201 E. 9th Street (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-1010 establishing Special Speed Zones (5-0)
• Approved issuance of up to $5,000,000 Credit Agreement Anticipation Notes for Hyatt Regency renovations (5-0)
• Awarded $193,937.50 temporary Turf and Horticulture contract to Quality Care (5-0)

City Council Meetings

The Coralville City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on several financial items, including a $5 million loan increase for Hyatt Regency hotel renovations, $11 million in sewer revenue bonds for trunk sewer and force main projects, and an amendment to the urban renewal plan for a CIVCO project. The council will also consider a speed zone ordinance, lease agreements at Iowa River Landing, and various consent calendar items.

• Public hearing and resolution for up to $5,000,000 in lease purchase/loan agreements for Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center renovations
• Public hearing and resolution for up to $11,000,000 in Sewer Revenue Loan Agreements for West Land Use Area Central Trunk Sewer and Oakdale Force Main Projects
• Resolution approving Amendment No. 15 to the Mall and Highway 6 Urban Renewal Plan for the CIVCO project (100% tax rebate for 15 years, $15M minimum assessment)
• Ordinance No. 2023-1010 establishing special speed zones on 1st Avenue/North Liberty Road NE, Dubuque Street NE, and Rustic Ridge Road NE
• Resolution of intent to lease 901 E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 105 (Allspice) and lease termination with MDJD Aesthetic Practices (Skin Body Soul) for $80,000

The City Council approved several significant financial agreements, including loans for sewer infrastructure and hotel improvements. The Council also advanced an ordinance to establish special speed zones and approved an urban renewal plan amendment for a project south of Highway 6.

• Approved Sewer Revenue Loan Agreements not to exceed $11,000,000
• Approved loan agreements not to exceed $5,000,000 for Hyatt Regency Coralville renovations
• Adopted Amendment No. 15 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Mall and Highway 6 area
• Approved final pay estimate of $33,057.30 for Well 10 Recasing 2021
• Accepted Well 10 Recasing 2021 as completed
• Passed first consideration of Ordinance No. 2023-1010 establishing Special Speed Zones
• Approved intent to solicit alternate proposals for leasing 901 E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 105
• Approved Lease Termination Agreement with MDJD Aesthetic Practices and Transformations, Inc.

City Council Work Sessions

The Coralville City Council discussed a proposed $151,000 agreement with Neumann Monson to create a new master plan for upgrades to the indoor pool and recreation center. The school district would pay 40% of the agreement cost, and the plan aims to accommodate swim teams from both West High and Liberty High. The Council expressed general approval, with formal agreements to come at a future meeting. The meeting also noted an upcoming mobility transportation meeting on August 15, 2023.

• Proposed $151,000 agreement with Neumann Monson for Indoor Pool and Recreation Master Plan
• School district to pay 40% of master plan agreement costs
• Indoor pool is 35 years old, exceeding typical 30-year useful life
• Potential 28E agreement with school district for pool upgrades
• Mobility transportation for employment meeting on August 15, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Coralville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests. The first is by West Coralville Investment, LLC to rezone Altmaier Acres, Lot 1 from C-2 Arterial Commercial to I-PUD-2 Industrial Planned Unit Development Two, including a site plan, preliminary plat, and final plat. The second is by VKB Management/Shree Sai Ram, LLC to rezone Jacobs Clear Creek Third Subdivision, Lot 2 from C-2 to C-PUD-2 Commercial Planned Unit Development Two, with a site plan. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting and hear a report on projects under review.

• Public hearing: Rezone Altmaier Acres, Lot 1 from C-2 to I-PUD-2 Industrial Planned Unit Development Two
• Consider PUD-B Site Plan, preliminary plat, and final plat for Altmaier Acres, Lot 1
• Public hearing: Rezone Jacobs Clear Creek Third Subdivision, Lot 2 from C-2 to C-PUD-2 Commercial Planned Unit Development Two
• Consider PUD-B Site Plan for Jacobs Clear Creek Third Subdivision, Lot 2
• Report on Projects Under Review

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval for rezoning, site plans, and plats for Altmaier Acres, Lot 1. The Commission also recommended approval for rezoning and a site plan for a hotel project at James Street and Coral Ridge Avenue.

• Recommended approval of rezoning Altmaier Acres, Lot 1 from C-2 to I-PUD-2 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of PUD-B Site Plan for Altmaier Acres, Lot 1 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Plat for Altmaier Acres, Lot 1 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Final Plat for Altmaier Acres, Lot 1 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning Jacobs Clear Creek Third Subdivision, Lot 2 from C-2 to C-PUD-2 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of PUD-B Site Plan for Jacobs Clear Creek Third Subdivision, Lot 2 (6-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Coralville Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and bills, and to hear reports from staff and affiliated groups. They will also review selected library policies and procedures and get an update on the 2023 Summer Reading Programs. Public comments are welcome under Other Business.

• Approval of bills for July
• Update on Summer Reading Programs 2023
• Review of selected library policies and procedures
• Report from Friends of the Coralville Public Library
• Report from Coralville Public Library Foundation

The Board approved changes to the Meeting Room Use Policy for Non-Library Activities to clarify event timing. The Board also approved the June bills and the meeting agenda.

• Approved Meeting Room Use Policy for Non-Library Activities with specific wording changes (unanimous)
• Approved June bills for payment (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 5th, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Coralville City Council will consider final approval of an ordinance to rezone an 11.26-acre parcel at Acorn Drive and James Street from Regional Commercial to Industrial, allowing a proposed 80,000-square-foot light-industrial facility. The council will also discuss several agreements, including a paratransit services contract with Johnson County, a $5 million loan for hotel renovations, and a water main improvement project. Public hearings are scheduled for August 8 and August 22, 2023.

• Ordinance 2023-1009: Land use change for 11.26 acres at Acorn Drive and James Street to Industrial (3rd and final consideration)
• Resolution to approve 28E Agreement for paratransit services with Johnson County (Aug 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2028)
• Resolution to fix public hearing date for up to $5,000,000 in lease purchase/loan agreements for Hyatt Regency hotel renovations
• Public hearing and contract award for 5th Street Water Main Improvements (12-inch main from 20th Avenue to Morrison Creek)
• Resolution to approve wetland mitigation credit purchase for Oakdale Boulevard Extension (not to exceed $32,500)

The City Council awarded a water main improvement contract to BWC, Inc. and approved two-year funding agreements for various nonprofit organizations. The Council also authorized a lease termination for Fuzzy’s Taco and set public hearing dates for sewer revenue loans and hotel renovations.

• Awarded 5th Street Water Main Improvements contract to BWC, Inc. (low bid $414,155.75)
• Approved funding agreements for nonprofit organizations for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-1009 designating property at Acorn Drive and James Street as Industrial Use
• Approved 28E Agreement for Paratransit Services with Johnson County (Aug 1, 2023 – June 30, 2028)
• Approved Lease Termination Agreement with Taco Dirty To Me, LLC (d/b/a Fuzzy’s Taco)
• Fixed public hearing date for August 8, 2023, regarding hotel and conference center loans up to $5M
• Fixed public hearing date for August 8, 2023, regarding Sewer Revenue Loan Agreements
• Approved $332,378.40 for one automated refuse truck from Kilburg Equipment, LLC

City Council Work Sessions

The Coralville City Council held a work session to discuss several items, including proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) site plans for Altmaier Acres and Woodspring Suites, recommended speed limit changes on specific roads, the City Clerk's annual report, and a streambank mitigation project. No formal votes were taken; these were discussion items.

• PUD site plan for Altmaier Acres, a one-lot industrial subdivision south of Lowe's and U.S. Highway 6
• PUD site plan for Woodspring Suites on the east side of Coral Ridge Avenue
• Speed limit recommendations: 35 mph north of city limits to roundabout, 45 mph to North Liberty roundabout, and 45 mph on Dubuque Street N.E.
• City Clerk's annual report on permits and cemetery plots, including discussion of columbariums
• Councilmember Jones announced he will not seek election in November

Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board

The Coralville Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being updates on training opportunities, complaints received and tracked, and traffic data under old business, plus public comments and community experiences.

• Review of training opportunities
• Update on complaints received and tracked
• Traffic data review
• Public comments period
• Set next meeting date for September 25

The Board approved the agenda and the minutes from the May 22, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the timeline for receiving and reviewing traffic data from CRResearch. No formal complaints were received.

• Approved meeting agenda (all ayes)
• Approved May 22, 2023 minutes (all ayes)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 15, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed a Girl Scout Golf Award Project and discussed RAGBRAI involvement and the North Ridge Park playground replacement schedule. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes from 5/15/2023

City Council Meetings

The Coralville City Council will hold a second consideration of an ordinance to amend the Community Plan, changing the land use designation of an 11.26-acre parcel at Acorn Drive and James Street from Regional Commercial to Industrial. The change would allow for a proposed 80,000-square-foot light-industrial facility. The council will also consider accepting public improvements for Forevergreen Heights phases, a $50,000 supplemental agreement for the Utility Resilience Project, and a commission appointment. Several routine items are on the consent calendar.

• Ordinance 2023-1009: Rezone 11.26 acres at Acorn Drive and James Street from Regional Commercial to Industrial (2nd consideration)
• Resolution accepting public improvements for Forevergreen Heights Phase 1, Part 1
• Resolution accepting public improvements for Forevergreen Heights Phase 2, Part 1
• Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Stanley Consultants for Utility Resilience Project, not to exceed $50,000
• Consent calendar includes $80,000 payment to BBCO, LLC for Workforce Housing Tax Credits match

The Council amended the Community Plan to designate a parcel at Acorn Drive and James Street for industrial use. They also approved a supplemental agreement for the Utility Resilience Project and accepted public improvements for Forevergreen Heights. Multiple liquor licenses and city payments were approved via the consent calendar.

• Amended Community Plan to change land use from Regional Commercial to Industrial at Acorn Drive and James Street
• Accepted public improvements for Forevergreen Heights Phase 1, Part 1
• Accepted public improvements for Forevergreen Heights Phase 2, Part 1
• Approved Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Stanley Consultants, Inc. for Utility Resilience Project (not to exceed $50,000.00)
• Appointed Eric Gissendanner to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2025
• Approved $80,000.00 payment to BBCO, LLC for Workforce Housing Tax Credits
• Approved liquor licenses for Red Lobster, Hawks Liquor & Tobacco, Foundry Food + Tap, Applebee’s, Bootleggin Barzinis, Exotic India, and Aramark
• Approved $20,311.76 payment to CivicPlus LLC for website maintenance

City Council Work Sessions

The Coralville City Council held a work session with presentations from the Iowa City/Coralville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and a discussion on a proposed smoke-free parks ordinance. The CVB presentation covered its history, funding, and economic impact. The council discussed adopting an ordinance to prohibit tobacco, vape, and nicotine use in all Coralville parks, excluding Brown Deer Golf Club, following a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission. The meeting also included an overview of RAGBRAI services for July 28.

• Discussion on ordinance to prohibit tobacco, vape, and nicotine use in all Coralville parks and park facilities, excluding Brown Deer Golf Club
• Presentation by Josh Schamberger on Iowa City/Coralville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau history, funding, and economic impact
• Overview of RAGBRAI services for July 28, including camping, stage, medical, shuttle, and vendors

Library Board of Trustees

The Coralville Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and bills for June. They will hear a staff report from an intern, receive updates on the Summer Reading Programs, and get reports from the Friends of the Library and the Library Foundation. Public comments are welcome under Other Business.

• Approval of bills for June
• Staff report by intern Jin Chang
• Update on Summer Reading Programs 2023
• Report from Friends of the Coralville Public Library
• Report from Coralville Public Library Foundation

The Board of Trustees approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the June 7th meeting, and the payment of bills for June. Staff provided reports on an oral history project, summer reading program participation, and building updates.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 7th, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of June bills (unanimous)

City Council Work Sessions

The Coralville City Council held a work session with no planning and zoning submittals to review. The wastewater treatment superintendent reported on 2022 operations, including treatment volume, capacity, and maintenance activities. The council also received updates on paratransit service, a new HR hire, and a fire response.

• Wastewater plant treated 1.015 billion gallons in 2022, operating at 60% capacity
• 404 dry metric tons of biosolids land applied, providing 76 lbs/acre nitrogen and 106 lbs/acre phosphorus
• Department cleaned 42,871 feet (9%) of sewer system and conducted 6,000 utility locates
• One lift station to be converted to gravity flow this year
• New Human Resource/Risk Manager Lynn Knight starts late July

City Council Meetings

The Coralville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first consideration of an ordinance to amend the Community Plan land use map for an 11.26-acre parcel at Acorn Drive and James Street from Regional Commercial to Industrial, to allow a proposed 80,000 square foot light-industrial facility. The council will also consider several other items, including a rezoning for a drive-thru restaurant, RAGBRAI ordinances, a property purchase, and various contracts and payments.

• Public hearing and first consideration of Ordinance No. 2023-1009 to amend land use from Regional Commercial to Industrial for 11.26 acres at Acorn Drive and James Street for an 80,000 sq ft light-industrial facility
• Third and final consideration of Ordinance No. 2023-1007 to rezone Lot 3, Redhawk Subdivision, Part Two from C-PUD 1 to C-PUD 2 for a 2,337 sq ft drive-thru restaurant
• Resolution approving a Purchase Agreement for 612 4th Avenue for $170,000, a duplex leased at $1,510/month until April 2024
• Resolution approving an Option Agreement with TM Development, LLC to purchase Lot 4, Iowa River Landing, Part Two on or before January 31, 2024
• Resolution approving a $73,600 Recycling Partnership Grant Agreement for recycling carts and education

The Council approved rezoning a parcel at Acorn Drive and James Street to Industrial Use and adopted a rezoning and site plan for Lot 3, Redhawk Subdivision. The City also purchased a duplex at 612 4th Avenue for $170,000 to support owner-occupied affordable housing. Additionally, the Council adopted an ordinance regarding RAGBRAI public health and safety.

• Approved 1st consideration of Ordinance No. 2023-1009 to change land use from Regional Commercial to Industrial at Acorn Drive and James Street
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-1007 rezoning Lot 3, Redhawk Subdivision, Part Two to C-PUD 2 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-124 approving the PUD-B Site Plan for Lot 3, Redhawk Subdivision, Part Two (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-1008 regarding RAGBRAI public health and safety (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-125 approving an Option Agreement with TM Development, LLC (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-126 approving the $170,000 purchase of 612 4th Avenue (5-0)
• Approved $8,727.64 final pay estimate to Triple B for Colony Fen Erosion and Dewatering Correction Project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-128 approving a $73,600 Recycling Partnership Grant Agreement (5-0)

Arts Commission

The Coralville Arts Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and May minutes, hear reports from city staff and affiliated theater groups, and discuss updates on the wheat pasting project and summer programming. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Update on wheat pasting project by Bob Goodfellow
• Summer programming update
• Reports from City Council, Parks and Recreation, Managing Director, City Circle Theatre Company, and Young Footliters Youth Theatre

City Council Work Sessions

The Coralville City Council held a work session at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, touring classroom, rehearsal, and costume spaces. Staff presented information on youth camps, teacher training, the costume shop, and programming. The meeting was informational only, with no formal decisions or votes.

• Tour of classroom, rehearsal, and costume spaces at CCPA
• Presentation on youth camps, teacher training, and costume shop
• Performance by Young Footliters cast from Frozen Jr

City Council Meetings

The City Council approved several infrastructure and development projects, including water main improvements and a hotel renovation. They also authorized a loan for commercial space build-out at ArenaCo and approved rezoning for the Ridgeview Addition.

• Approved plans and bids for 5th Street Water Main Improvements 2023
• Awarded $1,252,000 contract to M.A. Mortenson Co. for Hyatt Regency renovations
• Approved final plat and PUD-B site plans for Ridgeview Addition
• Rezoned Lot 1, Ridgeview Addition from C-2 to R-PUD 2
• Approved $500,000 City Loan to ArenaCo for commercial and office space
• Approved $95,710 construction agreement with Wagner Construction Services for 211 E. 9th Street
• Approved 1st consideration of Ordinance No. 2023-1008 regarding RAGBRAI
• Set June 27, 2023, as public hearing date for CIVCO Project Urban Renewal Plan

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval to amend the Community Plan Land Use Map from Regional Commercial to Industrial for 11.26 acres on James Street. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved June 7, 2023 Agenda (7-0)
• Approved May 3, 2023 Minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval to rezone Lot 1 from C-2 District to R-PUD-2 District (7-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Coralville Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve routine items (agenda, minutes, bills) and receive updates on the Summer Reading Programs and the Wheatpaste Mural Project for the city's sesquicentennial. The board will also review selected library policies and hear reports from the Friends group and the Library Foundation. Public comments are limited to 15 minutes total, with 5 minutes per person.

• Approval of bills for May
• Update on Summer Reading Programs 2023
• Update on Wheatpaste Mural Project for Coralville Sesquicentennial
• Review of selected Library policies and procedures
• Reports from Friends of the Coralville Public Library and Library Foundation

The Board approved the May bills and updated the Library Hours policy to reflect post-COVID schedules and special closings. Members also received updates on the 2023 Summer Reading Programs and the Coralville Sesquicentennial wheat pasting project.

• Approved May bills (unanimous)
• Approved Library Hours policy changes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 3, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Work Sessions

The Coralville City Council work session covered a proposed Land Use Plan amendment for an industrial development south of Lowe's, a department report on switching to single-stream recycling, and updates on transit and other city matters. No formal votes were taken; items were discussed for future action.

• Proposed Land Use Plan amendment for Altmaier Family site south of Lowe's and U.S. Highway 6, west of James Street, for industrial PUD with light manufacturing/warehouse/office
• Plan to convert to single-stream recycling in early 2024, pending new vehicle delivery; estimated $30,000 annual savings, rising to $80,000 after cart loan payoff
• Road Use Tax projected to finish about $150,000 above budget
• Discussion of Iowa City transit no-fare system and potential impact on Coralville
• Council to schedule City Administrator Hayworth's review

City Council Meetings

The Coralville City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on several major items, including borrowing up to $11 million to buy the GreenState Family Fieldhouse portion of Xtream Arena, a $40.4 million bond refinancing, and a 10-year lease with X-Golf at Iowa River Landing. The council will also consider rezoning and plat approvals for multiple residential and commercial developments, including Ridgeview Addition, Redhawk Subdivision, Gather Iowa, and Forevergreen Heights. Additionally, the agenda includes resolutions supporting Workforce Housing Tax Credit applications, a CDBG contract amendment, and various infrastructure project approvals.

• Public hearing and resolution for up to $11,000,000 in loans to acquire the GreenState Family Fieldhouse portion of Xtream Arena
• Public hearing and resolution for up to $40,445,000 in taxable bonds to refinance Series 2018E and 2018I obligations
• Public hearing and resolution for a 10-year lease with Iowa Golf Sim, LLC (X-Golf) for 211 E. 9th Street, Suites 100-125
• Rezoning and preliminary plat for Ridgeview Addition (117 residential units) and rezoning for a drive-thru restaurant at 3260 Redhawk Street
• Resolutions supporting Workforce Housing Tax Credit applications for Gather Iowa, IRL Parkview III, and Quarry Road Project

The City Council approved loan agreements and bond issuances to acquire the GreenState Family Fieldhouse portion of the Xtream Arena. Other key actions included approving a retail lease for X-Golf and a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2023.

• Approved loan agreements and General Obligation Bonds (Series 2023B) for GreenState Family Fieldhouse acquisition
• Approved Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Series 2023A) to refinance Xtream Arena debt
• Approved lease agreement with Iowa Golf Sim, LLC (d/b/a X-Golf) for 211 E. 9th Street
• Approved Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Amendment
• Approved FY 2024 Iowa DOT Consolidated Transit Funding grant application
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Ridgeview Addition
• Passed first consideration for rezoning Ridgeview Addition to R-PUD 2
• Passed first consideration for rezoning Lot 3, Redhawk Subdivision to C-PUD 2

Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board

The Coralville Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes approving the previous meeting's minutes, hearing community experiences and public comments, and discussing old business such as training opportunities and complaints received or tracked. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of minutes from March 27, 2023
• Discussion of training opportunities
• Discussion of complaints received and tracked
• Public comments and community experiences
• Setting next meeting date (July 24th)

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the March 27, 2023 minutes. Members discussed reports of police interactions with non-English speakers and a runaway youth, though neither situation resulted in a follow-up. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (all ayes)
• Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes (all ayes)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission reviewed staff updates on recreational water body designations and access points. Staff denied a request from the Forest Edge HOA to chemically treat a pond. The Commission approved the minutes from the April 17 meeting.

• Approved April 17 meeting minutes
• Denied Forest Edge HOA request for chemical pond treatment

Arts Commission

The Coralville Arts Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from city staff and affiliated theater groups, and discuss old and new business. Items include an update on the wheat pasting project, summer programming, and a possible July/August field trip. The meeting is largely routine administrative and planning business.

• Update on wheat pasting project
• Summer programming update
• July/August field trip discussion
• Reports from City Council, Parks and Recreation, and theater groups
• Approval of March minutes

City Council Work Sessions

The Coralville City Council work session covered two main topics: an update on the Gather Iowa project and logistics for the upcoming RAGBRAI bike ride. Deputy City Administrator Ellen Habel reviewed the Gather Iowa project's location, utility relocation, site plan, and remaining property acquisitions needed. City Administrator Kelly Hayworth then reviewed RAGBRAI plans, including campgrounds, shuttle routes, and vendor locations.

• Gather Iowa project: next step identified as property acquisition
• RAGBRAI map reviewed: civic campus, S.T. Morrison Park, Northwest Junior High, Kirkwood Elementary
• Quiet campgrounds at Coralville Central; RVs at Youth Sports Park
• Shuttles to run along 12th Avenue
• Coralville Methodist Church and Community Food Pantry plan to provide a meal

City Council Meetings

The Coralville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider second consideration of an ordinance rezoning Lot 1, Coral West, Part 2 from C-2 to C-PUD 2 for a 9,900 sq ft commercial building. They will also consider awarding a $2,085,770 contract to Maxwell Construction for the West Land Use Central Trunk Sewer Phase 1, setting a $25 annual mobile food vendor fee, approving a $33,400 demolition contract for 1002 5th Street, and approving an $80,000 agreement with ICAD for economic development. The consent calendar includes multiple payments and licenses.

• Rezone Lot 1, Coral West, Part 2 to C-PUD 2 for commercial building
• Award $2,085,770 sewer contract to Maxwell Construction
• Set $25 annual mobile food vendor fee
• Approve $33,400 demolition at 1002 5th Street
• Approve $80,000 ICAD economic development agreement

The City Council awarded a contract for the West Land Use Central Trunk Sewer Phase 1 and approved a demolition agreement for 1002 5th Street. Council also established a $25 annual mobile food vendor permit fee and set a public hearing for the FY2023 Budget Amendment.

• Awarded West Land Use Central Trunk Sewer Phase 1 contract to Maxwell Construction, Inc. for $2,148,320.00
• Approved demolition and HMA overlay at 1002 5th Street to D.W. Zinser Company for $33,400.00
• Adopted $25.00 annual fee for Mobile Food Vendor permits
• Approved funding agreement with Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD)
• Set May 23, 2023, as public hearing for FY2023 Budget Amendment
• Approved rezoning of Lot 1, Coral West, Part 2 from C-2 to C-PUD 2 (2nd consideration)
• Approved four retail alcohol licenses for Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant, Tavern Blue, Holiday Inn Express, and Brush & Barrel
• Approved various vendor payments and staff travel totaling over $200,000

Civil Service Commission

The Commission certified three personnel lists: a police officer hiring list (one candidate), a lieutenant promotional list (one candidate), and a sergeant promotional list (seven candidates). All motions passed unanimously. Commissioner Eve Casserly announced her intent to resign.

• Certified police officer hiring list (one candidate) (3-0)
• Certified lieutenant promotional list (one candidate) (3-0)
• Certified sergeant promotional list (seven candidates) (3-0)
• Commissioner Casserly announced resignation, effective when replacement found or end of year

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Coralville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommending approval of rezoning requests, PUD-B site plans, preliminary and final plats for multiple developments, including Ridgeview Addition, Redhawk Subdivision, Gather Iowa First Addition, and Forevergreen Heights. The commission's recommendations will go to the city council for final decisions.

• Rezone Lot 1, Ridgeview Addition from C-2 to R-PUD-2 and approve PUD-B site plan
• Rezone Lot 2, Ridgeview Addition from R-3 to R-PUD-2 and approve PUD-B site plan
• Rezone Lot 3, Redhawk Subdivision from C-PUD-1 to C-PUD-2 and approve PUD-B site plan
• Approve PUD-B site plan and final plat for Gather Iowa First Addition
• Approve final plats for Forevergreen Heights Phase 1, Parts 2 and 3

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend rezoning and approve PUD-B site plans, preliminary and final plats for Lots 1 and 2 in Ridgeview Addition. They also recommended rezoning and a site plan for a drive-through restaurant at Lot 3, Redhawk Subdivision, and approved site plans and final plats for Gather Iowa First Addition and two phases of Forevergreen Heights. All decisions were unanimous.

• Recommended rezoning Lot 1 from C-2 to R-PUD-2 (4-0)
• Approved PUD-B Site Plan for Lot 1 (4-0)
• Recommended rezoning Lot 2 from R-3 to R-PUD-2 (4-0)
• Approved PUD-B Site Plan for Lot 2 (4-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Ridgeview Addition (4-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Ridgeview Addition (4-0)
• Recommended rezoning Lot 3, Redhawk Subdivision from C-PUD-1 to C-PUD-2 (4-0)
• Approved PUD-B Site Plan for Lot 3 (4-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Coralville Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve routine items including the agenda, minutes from March and April, and April bills. They will also consider accepting a gift of art prints from the Hyatt Regency Coralville and receive updates on the Director's Report, the library's involvement in the Coralville sesquicentennial, and reports from the Friends and Foundation groups.

• Consider approval of April bills
• Consider gift of art prints from Hyatt Regency Coralville
• Review Director's Report to City Council and update on sesquicentennial involvement
• Report from Friends of the Coralville Public Library
• Report from Coralville Public Library Foundation

The Coralville Public Library Board of Trustees approved the agenda, minutes from March and April meetings, and bills for April. They accepted a gift of art prints from the Hyatt Regency Coralville to benefit the Friends of the Library. The board also reviewed the director's report and updates on the city's sesquicentennial celebration, but took no other substantive decisions.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 8, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 5, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved bills for April (unanimous)
• Accepted gift of art prints from Hyatt Regency Coralville, given to Friends of the Library (unanimous)

City Council Work Sessions

The Coralville City Council held a work session to review upcoming planning and zoning submittals, discuss city fund balances, and receive a library department report. The meeting included updates on several development projects, including a large mixed-use development at 2nd Street and 1st Avenue, and a discussion of fund balance policies and projections.

• Demolition of 302 and 306 2nd Street expected to begin soon
• Ridgeview Addition: 117 total units by Grand Rail Development
• Chipotle restaurant on 1.1 acres at Red Hawk, Lot 3, Part 2
• Gather Iowa PUD B: 340 residential units in 6-story building at 2nd Street and 1st Avenue
• Discussion of FY22 actual fund balances and FY23 projections, with policy requirement of 35% for general fund

City Council Meetings

The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget, which maintains the tax levy rate at $14.3123 per $1,000 of taxable valuation. The budget includes proposed rate increases for water and solid waste services to fund system improvements and operating costs.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2024 Budget (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved agenda (4-0, 1 absent)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Coralville Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes, elect a chair, and discuss the Iowa Smokefree Air Act as it applies to public parks. The agenda also includes reports from Council Member Jones and Director Proud, followed by commission comments.

• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2022, and January 23, 2023
• Election of Chair Person
• Discussion of Iowa Department of Public Health, Smokefree Air Act: Public Parks
• Council Member Report – Jones
• Director Report - Proud

The Commission elected a Chair and Vice Chair and approved minutes from December 2022 and January 2023. Staff reduced the replacement pass fee from $10 to $5. The Commission discussed a proposal to become a Smoke Free Parks community but took no formal action on the policy.

• Approved December 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Elected Tawil as Chair
• Elected Graham as Vice Chair
• Reduced replacement pass fee from $10 to $5

City Council Work Sessions

The Coralville City Council held a work session to receive an update on recovery efforts following the March 31 tornado and to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The tornado recovery update covered assistance resources, the recovery process, and the status of disaster declarations. The budget discussion noted that the property tax levy is proposed to remain unchanged from FY2023 and that budget amendments and refinancings are planned.

• Tornado recovery update: Red Cross shelter at Recreation Center serves as triage and intake point
• Recovery plan steps: self-report in Crisis Track, file for Iowa Individual Assistance Grant through HACAP, apply for Red Cross assistance
• Governor Reynolds declared disaster on April 1; federal declaration uncertain
• FY2024 property tax levy proposed unchanged from FY2023
• Budget amendment process to begin in May; refinancings with Piper Sandler to be completed by June 30

City Council Meetings

The Coralville City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a second reading of a new mobile food vendor ordinance and adoption of updated building codes. They will also discuss bids for street and sewer projects, and approve a consent calendar with numerous payments and licenses.

• Ordinance 2023-1003: new mobile food vendor permit rules (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 2023-1004: adopt 2021 building codes (2nd reading)
• Reject all bids for 5th Street Improvements (12th to 20th Ave) due to high costs
• Bid reports for West Land Use Central Trunk Sewer Phase 1 and Oakdale Boulevard Extension
• Consent calendar includes payments totaling over $500,000 for various services and supplies

The Council rejected all bids for 5th Street improvements because they were 33.1% over estimates. They approved a contract for the Morrison Creek Drainageway Project and an agreement for the construction of Crossing Ridge Drive. Several ordinances regarding mobile food vendors and building codes were introduced for second consideration.

• Rejected all bids for 5th Street Improvements – 12th Avenue to 20th Avenue
• Approved $86,000 contract to J. Harding, Inc. for Morrison Creek Drainageway Project
• Approved agreement with Clear Creek Amana Community School District and Oakes Family Partnership for Crossing Ridge Drive
• Approved various agreements with Richard and Donna Jondle for Oakdale Boulevard Extension and Central Trunk Sewer Project
• Approved Finance Director Melissa Christianson as signatory on all city bank accounts
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-59 setting a public hearing for FY 2024 IDOT Consolidated Transit Funding Application
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2023-1003 regarding Mobile Food Vendors for 2nd consideration
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2023-1004 adopting 2021 International Building and Fire Codes for 2nd consideration

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Coralville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several development requests, including a rezoning by Advantage Development Inc. and multiple PUD-B site plans by Forevergreen Development, LLC. The commission will consider recommending approval for each item to the city council.

• Rezoning of Lot 1, Coralville West, Part 2 from C-2 to C-PUD-2 and PUD-B site plan (Advantage Development Inc.)
• PUD-B site plan for Lot 10, Coral Crossing, 8th Addition (Jajesska, LC)
• Amended preliminary plat for Forevergreen Heights (Forevergreen Development, LLC)
• PUD-B site plans for Forevergreen Heights Phase 3, Parts 1-3, and Phase 2, Parts 2 and 3

The Commission recommended approval for a commercial rezoning and site plan for Advantage Development Inc. and a 36-unit residential project by Jajesska, LC. Additionally, the board approved a preliminary plat amendment and three separate PUD-B site plans for Forevergreen Heights.

• Recommended rezoning Lot 1, Coralville West, Part 2 to C-PUD-2 (6-0)
• Approved PUD-B Site Plan for Advantage Development Inc. (6-0)
• Approved PUD-B Site Plan for Jajesska, LC 36-unit residential building (6-0)
• Recommended approval of amended preliminary plat for Forevergreen Heights (6-0)
• Recommended approval of PUD-B Site Plan for Forevergreen Heights, Phase 3, Parts 1-3 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of PUD-B Site Plan for Forevergreen Heights, Phase 2, Part 2 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of PUD-B Site Plan for Forevergreen Heights, Phase 2, Part 3 (6-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Coralville Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the agenda, minutes, and March bills. They will also consider a recommendation for the T. Patricia Dee Volunteer Service Award and a gift of art prints from the Hyatt Regency Coralville. Reports will be given by the Friends of the Library, the Library Foundation, and the Director.

• Consider approval of bills for March
• Consider recommendation for T. Patricia Dee Volunteer Service Award
• Consider gift of art prints from Hyatt Regency Coralville
• Report from Friends of the Coralville Public Library
• Report from Coralville Public Library Foundation

The Board of Trustees approved the library's bills for March. The Board also nominated Keith Jones for the T. Patricia Dee award.

• Approved March bills (unanimous)
• Approved nomination of Keith Jones for T. Patricia Dee award (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Coralville City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on the FY2024 maximum property tax levy, a lease for The Gym at Iowa River Landing, land conveyance to Clear Creek Amana schools, and a property sale. They will also consider ordinances on mobile food vendors and building codes, a police union contract, and several other resolutions. The meeting includes multiple public hearings and a consent calendar with numerous payments and contracts.

• Public hearing and resolution to set FY2024 maximum property tax dollars at $17,848,125 (1.04% increase)
• Public hearing and resolution to approve 5-year lease with Improving Lifestyles, LLC (The Gym) at 211 E. 9th St., Suite 130
• Public hearing and resolution to convey 30-acre parcel to Clear Creek Amana Community School District for new elementary school
• Public hearing and resolution to approve purchase agreement for 813 Fairview Drive to GC Holdings, LLC for $2,000
• Ordinance 2023-1003 to establish mobile food vendor permit; Ordinance 2023-1004 to adopt 2021 International Building Codes

The City Council approved the total maximum property tax dollars for Fiscal Year 2024, maintaining the General Fund levy at $12.1920. Other key actions included approving a police union contract and several real estate transactions.

• Approved FY2024 maximum property tax levy at $12.1920
• Approved 5-year lease for The Gym at 211 E. 9th Street, Suite 130
• Approved conveyance of property to Clear Creek Amana Community School District for $1.00
• Approved sale of 813 Fairview Drive to GC Holdings, LLC for $2,000.00
• Authorized $11,486,000.00 fund transfer from Debt Service Fund to Project Funds
• Approved two-year union contract for Police Officers (effective July 1, 2023)
• Approved ICAP as insurance carrier and Travelers for cyber liability insurance
• Accepted $300.00 tobacco violation penalties from J & P Liqueur, LLC, Delimart #4, and Hy-Vee, Inc.

City Council Work Sessions

The Coralville City Council held a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, which keeps the tax levy rate unchanged, and to review upcoming Planning and Zoning submittals, including a new retail building and residential projects. The council also heard reports from the Engineering Department and updates from the City Administrator on local projects and business relocations.

• 3408 Merchant Street: one-acre site with multi-tenant retail building proposed
• Lot 10, Coral Crossing: 36-unit multi-family building on Spring Rose Circle
• Forevergreen Heights Phase 3: 170 single-family units on 59 acres
• FY24 budget: tax levy rate unchanged; three requested positions not added
• Hyatt Regency 8th floor renovation complete; 6th and 7th floors closed until late June

Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board

The Coralville Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and prior minutes, hearing community experiences and public comments, and discussing old business items. Key items include a traffic stop data review, the quarterly report to the City Council, training opportunities, and complaints received. The board will also discuss new business on brochure placement and set the next meeting date.

• Traffic Stop Data Review/Presentation
• Quarterly Report to City Council
• Training Opportunities
• Complaints Received/Tracked
• Brochure placement

The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the January 23, 2023 meeting. No substantive new policies or actions were decided during the session.

• Approved meeting agenda (all ayes)
• Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes (all ayes)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved conditional use permits for lawn and garden centers at Lowe's, Theisen's, and Walmart. The board also elected Sean Pearl as Vice-Chairperson for 2023.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Lowe’s Home Improvement Center at 2701 2nd St (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Theisen’s at 100 Westcor Dr (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Walmart at 2801 Commerce Dr (4-0)
• Elected Sean Pearl as Vice-Chairperson of 2023 (4-0)
• Approved August 15, 2022 minutes with corrections (4-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Coralville Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to hear the 2022 annual report for the department, along with citizen comments, approval of prior meeting minutes, and reports from a council member and the director. No votes on new projects or policy changes are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of 2022 Annual Report for Parks and Recreation
• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2022 and January 23, 2023
• Council Member Report – Jones
• Director Report - Proud

No official actions were taken or decided during this meeting because a quorum was not present. Director Proud reviewed the 2022 annual report, which detailed department statistics, grants, and completed projects.

City Council Meetings

The Coralville City Council will hold public hearings on proposed general obligation loan agreements of up to $55 million to refund outstanding 2018 bonds, and on the status of a CDBG grant for food pantry kitchen equipment. They will also receive the FY2022 audit report, set a public hearing date for the FY2024 maximum property tax levy, and consider resolutions for public improvements, a trail connection, and green infrastructure grants. The consent calendar includes multiple alcohol license approvals and various payments.

• Public hearing and resolution for loan agreements up to $55,000,000 to refund Series 2018E and 2018I bonds
• Public hearing on CDBG-CV grant for Coralville Community Food Pantry kitchen equipment
• Resolution setting public hearing on FY2024 maximum property tax dollars (hearing March 28, 2023)
• Resolution accepting public improvements for Coral North Apartments (paving, curb, gutter, water mains, sidewalks)
• Resolution approving Supplementary Agreement No. 2 with Shoemaker & Haaland for Clear Creek Trail Connection (not to exceed $3,800)

The City Council authorized loan agreements for refunding taxable general obligation bonds and notes. The council also accepted public improvements for Coral North Apartments and approved several infrastructure and green energy grants. A public hearing was set for the Fiscal Year 2024 maximum property tax levy.

• Approved loan agreements not to exceed $55,000,000 for bond refunding (Resolution 2023-37)
• Set March 28, 2023, as public hearing date for FY 2024 maximum property tax levy (Resolution 2023-38)
• Accepted public improvements for Coral North Apartments (Resolution 2023-39)
• Approved $3,800 supplementary agreement for Clear Creek Trail Connection (Resolution 2023-40)
• Approved $30,000 Iowa DNR grant for green infrastructure (Resolution 2023-41)
• Approved $15,000 Iowa Dept of Agriculture and Land Stewardship grant (Resolution 2023-42)
• Approved 7 retail alcohol licenses for various local businesses
• Approved $12,200 contract with The Powder Shop for Town Center pedestrian fixtures

Civil Service Commission

The Coralville Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from its February 15, 2023 meeting. The main business is considering certification of the police officer hiring list, followed by updates on the lieutenant and sergeant promotional processes. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Consider certification of the Police Officer Hiring List
• Update on the Lieutenant Promotional Process
• Update on the Sergeant Promotional Process
• Approval of minutes from February 15, 2023 meeting

The Commission approved the certification of one candidate for the police officer hiring list. The candidate is a certified officer from Texas and will receive Iowa certification through testing. The board also received updates on upcoming promotional testing for Lieutenants and Sergeants.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved February 15, 2023 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Certified one candidate for the Police Officer Hiring List (all ayes)

Library Board of Trustees

The Coralville Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to consider routine items including approval of the agenda, minutes, and February bills. The board will also consider a triennial accreditation application for the library and receive reports from staff, the Friends group, and the Foundation.

• Consider approval of February bills
• Consider CPL triennial Accreditation application
• Library Staff Report by Mike Jorgensen
• Report from Friends of the Coralville Public Library
• Report from Coralville Public Library Foundation

The Board of Trustees approved the meeting agenda, the February 2023 meeting minutes, and the February bills. Members reviewed the library's triennial accreditation application and received staff and foundation reports.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February bills (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Coralville City Council will hold public hearings on the Oakdale Boulevard Extension and the West Land Use Central Trunk Sewer Phase 1, then consider resolutions to approve plans and set bid dates. They will also table the FY2024 maximum property tax levy hearing, consider rezoning for a hotel, and approve various contracts and payments.

• Public hearing and resolution for Oakdale Boulevard Extension (engineer's estimate $2,527,000)
• Public hearing and resolution for Central Trunk Sewer Phase 1 (engineer's estimate $2,200,000)
• Ordinance to rezone Westcor Business Park parcel from I-PUD 1 to C-PUD 2 for a 139-room hotel and retail building
• Resolution to table FY2024 maximum property tax levy hearing to March 14, 2023
• Resolution to set public hearing for up to $55,000,000 in loan agreements to refund bonds

The Council approved plans for the Oakdale Boulevard Extension and Central Trunk Sewer Phase 1. They also authorized a rezoning of a Westcor Business Park parcel to commercial use and amended a development agreement for Summit Hills housing.

• Approved plans and bid ordering for Oakdale Boulevard Extension
• Approved plans and bid ordering for Central Trunk Sewer Phase 1
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-1001 to sell streambank mitigation credits
• Rezoned Westcor Business Park Parcel #0635276007 from I-PUD 1 to C-PUD 2
• Approved PUD-B Site Plan and Final Plat for Westcor Royals Jas & Diya Subdivision
• Approved Amendment to Summit Hills Development Agreement with Blue Sky Developers
• Approved Underwriting Engagement Letter from D.A. Davidson & Co.
• Tabled resolution for FY 2024 maximum property tax public hearing until March 14, 2023

City Council Work Sessions

The Coralville City Council held a work session to discuss a preschool and wrap-around care proposal from the Iowa City Community School District, which would require an annual contribution of $308,000 to $359,000 from Coralville. The council also received the Parks and Recreation Department's 2022 annual report and heard updates on the FY2024 budget, insurance costs, and other city projects. No formal decisions were made; the preschool conversation will continue.

• Preschool funding request: $308,000-$359,000 annually from Coralville
• School district requests 10% of LOSST for preschool program
• City Administrator notes potential 30% revenue decrease from state legislation
• Insurance renewal premium to increase by 25%
• Parks and Recreation 2022 annual report presented

Civil Service Commission

The Coralville Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, and to consider certifying the police officer hiring list. The commission will also discuss the lieutenant and sergeant promotional processes. The agenda is otherwise routine administrative business.

• Consider certification of the Police Officer Hiring List
• Consider the Lieutenant Promotional Process
• Consider the Sergeant Promotional Process
• Approval of minutes of November 22, 2022

The commission certified a police officer hiring list and approved updated promotional processes for Lieutenants and Sergeants. The Lieutenant process was approved with amendments regarding examination exercises and scoring.

• Approved certification of the Police Officer Hiring List (all ayes)
• Approved amended Lieutenant Promotional Process (all ayes)
• Approved Sergeant Promotional Process (all ayes)
• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved November 22, 2022 meeting minutes (all ayes)

City Council Work Sessions

The Coralville City Council discussed the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, noting that a pending state bill could impact the general fund by $400,000 to $500,000. City Administrator Kelly Hayworth proposed setting the maximum property tax levy at $0.27 for the emergency levy, which would generate $300,000 in revenue. The council also reviewed bond refinancing options related to urban renewal areas and received updates on the search for a Director of Finance.

• FY24 budget discussion includes potential $400,000 to $500,000 impact from state rollback legislation
• Proposal to use $0.27 emergency levy, generating $300,000 in property tax revenue
• Discussion of bond refinancing for urban renewal and tax increment financing areas
• Review of 2021 amendments for Oakdale area, Hyatt Regency Hotel, fieldhouse, and arena
• Update on ongoing search for Director of Finance with interviews scheduled for next week

Library Board of Trustees

The Coralville Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from January 11, 2023, and bills for January. They will hear a staff report from Kate Dale, an update on the library's involvement in Coralville's sesquicentennial, and reports from the Friends of the Library and the Library Foundation. Public comments are welcome under Other Business, limited to 15 minutes total with 5 minutes per person.

• Approval of January bills
• Staff report by Kate Dale, Collection Services Librarian
• Update on library involvement in Coralville sesquicentennial
• Report from Friends of the Coralville Public Library
• Report from Coralville Public Library Foundation

The Board approved the agenda, January meeting minutes, and January bills. Staff provided reports on graphic design projects, the city's 150th anniversary celebrations, and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January bills (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The Coralville Arts Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including citizen comments, approval of minutes, and reports from city staff and affiliated theatre groups. They will also hear updates on commission appointments and a presentation on the Young Footliters Youth Theatre's mission, vision, and values.

• Young Footliters Youth Theatre Season Update 2022-2023
• Young Footliters Mission, Vision, and Values presentation
• Commission Appointment updates
• Reports from City Council, Parks and Recreation, and Managing Director

City Council Meetings

The City Council approved the first consideration of a rezoning ordinance for a 3.84-acre parcel to allow a 139-room hotel and retail buildings. The council also approved several infrastructure projects, including sewer work and road extensions, while tabling the FY 2024 maximum levy decision.

• Approved 1st consideration of rezoning Westcor Business Park Parcel #0635276007 from I-PUD 1 to C-PUD 2 for a hotel and retail
• Approved Environmental Information Document for West Land Use Central Trunk Sewer Project
• Approved plans and bid ordering for West Land Use Central Trunk Sewer Phase 1 Tree Felling Project
• Tabled FY 2024 Maximum Levy resolution until February 14, 2023
• Approved ordinance to allow sale of streambank mitigation credits (1st consideration)
• Accepted public improvements for the WestCor Drive Extension
• Set public hearing for Oakdale Boulevard Extension plans and cost estimate
• Approved $720,476.50 agreement with AW2 Logistics for Hyatt Regency renovation

City Council Work Sessions

The Coralville City Council held a work session to discuss several items, including a potential speed limit reduction on 1st Avenue/Dubuque Street, a bond refinancing plan to pay off the arena loan and acquire the fieldhouse, and the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. No formal decisions were made; these were discussion items. The meeting also included updates on recruitment for police, transit, and water/wastewater departments.

• Discussed lowering speed limit from 55 mph to 45 mph on 1st Avenue/Dubuque Street, pending Johnson County support and a spring 2023 traffic study
• Proposed selling GO bonds to pay off arena loan and acquire fieldhouse; public hearing scheduled for February 28
• FY24 budget draft includes $282,000 Business Property Tax Credit; potential $400,000 shortfall if SF 1056 passes
• Transit funding increase to $722,000 extends COVID funding into FY26
• Police recruitment: two in academy, three graduated in December; minimum age lowered from 21 to 19

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Coralville Parks and Recreation Commission will review the Playground Replacement Plan and consider a proposed memorial partnership with Grant Wood AEA. The meeting also includes citizen comments, approval of minutes, and reports from council member Jones and director Proud.

• Review of Playground Replacement Plan
• Consideration of Proposed Memorial Partnership with Grant Wood AEA
• Approval of Minutes from December 19, 2022
• Council Member Report – Jones
• Director Report - Proud

The Commission approved a change to the Playground Replacement Plan to prioritize North Ridge Park in 2024 and S.T. Morrison Park in 2025 or 2026. The board also agreed to work with Grant Wood AEA on a memorial for Kim Lestina at North Ridge Park.

• Approved moving North Ridge Park playground replacement to 2024
• Approved working with Grant Wood AEA on a memorial for Kim Lestina

Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board

The Coralville Citizen's Community Policing Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes public comments, community experiences, and old business items such as follow-up on a quarterly report to the City Council and training opportunities for the Coralville Police Department. The meeting is open to the public.

• Follow-up from Quarterly report to City Council
• Training opportunities for Coralville Police Department
• Public comments and community experiences
• Approval of minutes from November 28, 2022

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 28, 2022. Members discussed training opportunities regarding explicit bias and the board's standing duty to provide training recommendations.

• Approved meeting agenda (all ayes)
• Approved November 28, 2022 minutes with amendment (all ayes)

Library Board of Trustees

The Coralville Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business: approving the agenda and December minutes, approving December bills, hearing staff and director reports, electing 2023 officers, and receiving updates from the Friends and Foundation groups. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of December bills
• Election of 2023 Board of Trustees officers
• Library staff report by Matt Bock
• Reports from Friends of the Coralville Public Library and Coralville Public Library Foundation
• Director's report

The Board unanimously approved the December bills and re-elected the current slate of officers for 2023. Staff provided reports on computer usage, upcoming technology projects, and the city's sesquicentennial planning.

• Approved December bills (unanimous)
• Elected Amanda Elkins as president (unanimous)
• Elected Bob Turnquist as vice president (unanimous)
• Elected Deborah Hatz as secretary (unanimous)
• Approved January 11, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Coralville City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 10, 2023, with final votes on two ordinances: raising parking fines from $10 to $25 (with a $5 late fee after 30 days) and allowing immediate abatement of nuisance properties for repeat violations within 24 months. The council will also consider a 10-year lease for Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant at 211 E. 9th Street, a $626,000 authorization for hotel upgrade materials, a $3.92 million local match for a FEMA grant, and several other resolutions and consent items.

• Final vote on Ordinance 2022-1016: parking fines increase to $25, plus $5 if unpaid after 30 days
• Final vote on Ordinance 2022-1017: repeat nuisance offenders can be abated without new notice within 24 months
• Resolution to lease 211 E. 9th Street (former La Vecina) to Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant for 10 years with two 5-year options
• Resolution to authorize M.A. Mortenson Company up to $626,000 for materials for Hyatt Regency hotel upgrade
• Resolution for 20% local match ($3,920,000) for FEMA BRIC grant to bury power lines

The Council authorized a grant application to relocate power and communications lines underground in the MidAmerican Energy service area. Other key actions included increasing parking fines and adopting penalties for repeat nuisance offenders. The Council also approved several retail alcohol licenses and public improvement acceptances.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-1016 raising parking fines to $25.00
• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-1017 setting penalties for repeat offenders
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-1 to solicit proposals for leasing 211 E. 9th Street, Suite 135
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-2 accepting public improvements for Coral Crossing Eighth Addition
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-3 for Limited Authorization to Perform with M.A. Mortenson Company (not to exceed $626,000.00)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-4 setting a public hearing for West Land Use Central Trunk Sewer Phase 1 Tree Felling Project
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-5 and 2023-6 to apply for FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant
• Approved Annual Urban Renewal Report for Fiscal Year 2022

City Council Work Sessions

The Coralville City Council held a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, focusing on the impact of higher property valuations and state rollbacks. They reviewed enterprise fund budgets for transit, water, and wastewater, including upcoming projects and funding sources. The council also heard updates on the recycling center relocation and Clear Creek streambank credits.

• FY2024 budget discussion with higher final valuations and potential impacts from state property tax rollbacks
• Water projects: Well 10 Recasing, Well 15 test well abandonment, Water Filter Media Replacement, Well 16, generator replacements at Wells 9 and 10, controls upgrades at Wells 11 and 12
• Wastewater projects: West Land Use Area Central Trunk Sewer, Oakdale Trunk Sewer rehabilitation, Oakdale Boulevard Force Main replacement, Brown Deer Lift Station replacement, Kempf Lift Station abandonment, Valley View Drive Sanitary Sewer replacement, Biosolids Pump replacement
• Transit budget: general fund to fill gap as federal COVID funds exhaust; new federal infrastructure funds to benefit FY23
• Recycling center relocation planned for spring with drive-through drop-off facility

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Coralville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of a rezoning request by Woodspring Suites One, LLC. The request covers a parcel in Westcor Business Park, changing it from Industrial Planned Unit Development One (I-PUD-1) to Commercial Planned Unit Development Two (C-PUD-2), along with a PUD-B Site Plan and Final Plat. The commission will also handle routine items like approving the agenda and minutes, welcoming new commissioners, and electing officers.

• Public hearing on rezoning Westcor Business Park, Part 14, parcel 0635276007, from I-PUD-1 to C-PUD-2
• Consider recommending approval of PUD-B Site Plan
• Consider recommending approval of Final Plat
• Election of officers

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval for a rezoning request, site plan, and final plat for a 139-room dual-branded hotel and retail building. The project by Woodspring Suites One, LLC involves transitioning a parcel from Industrial Planned Unit Development One to Commercial Planned Unit Development Two.

• Approved rezoning of Westcor Business Park parcel 0635276007 from I-PUD-1 to C-PUD-2 (5-0)
• Approved PUD-B Site Plan for hotel and retail project (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat for hotel and retail project (5-0)
• Elected Commissioner Holderness as Co-Chairperson (5-0)
• Approved January 4, 2023 Agenda (5-0)
• Approved October 5, 2022 Minutes (5-0)