Iowa City, Iowa
Recent meetings
City Council - Formal
The Iowa City Council will consider approving contracts for the College Street Bridge rehabilitation, Dodge Street reconstruction, and two building roof replacements. The meeting also includes resolutions for liquor licenses, building change grants, and a public hearing on a property sale for affordable housing.
- College Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project consulting agreement
- Dodge Street Reconstruction Project STBG funding ($3.75M)
- Water Pavement Patching 2026 contract ($421,161)
- Robert A Lee Recreation Center Roof Replacement contract ($518,665)
- Sale of 1102 Hollywood Blvd to Iowa City Affordable Housing Inc.
City Council - Formal
The council will consider consent calendar items including proclamations, liquor licenses, and numerous construction project acceptances and procurements. A key item authorizes property acquisitions for the Dodge Street Reconstruction Project from Burlington Street to Governor Street. The council also will vote on a resolution supporting an application for Workforce Housing Tax Credits for housing at 1002-1006 N. Summit St.
- April 2026 disbursements of $13,089,733
- Procurement of two wheel loaders for Landfill Operations at $451,578.57
- Property acquisitions for Dodge Street Reconstruction Project (Burlington to Governor)
- Acceptance of FY2025 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, actual cost $1,579,993.06
- Resolution supporting Workforce Housing Tax Credits for 1002-1006 N. Summit St.
City Council - Formal
The City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items, including approval of a $1.8 million Housing Trust Fund loan to construct 36 affordable housing units at 1002-1006 N. Summit St. Other actions include awarding contracts for the Camp Cardinal Road Extension ($459,910.95) and North Market Square Park improvements ($181,230.00), accepting March 2026 disbursements of $11.5 million, and approving multiple alcohol licenses and tobacco civil penalties. The meeting also includes a joint funding agreement for a Mobility Coordinator position and acceptance of completed asphalt resurfacing work.
- $1.8M Housing Trust Fund loan for 36 affordable housing units at 1002-1006 N. Summit St.
- Award of Camp Cardinal Road Extension contract to Streb Construction Co. for $459,910.95
- Award of North Market Square Park Improvements contract to All American Concrete for $181,230.00
- Approval of $11,503,072.14 in March 2026 disbursements
- Acceptance of $300 civil penalties from five businesses for tobacco sales to minors, and $1,500 penalty from Almost Paradise Mini
City Council - Formal
The Iowa City Council will consider authorizing $23.5 million in general obligation bonds for infrastructure and awarding construction contracts for road and alleyway improvements. The meeting will also include the approval of liquor licenses and the receipt of various commission minutes.
- Authorize $15.37M in GO Bonds, Series 2026C
- Authorize $8.13M in Taxable GO Refunding Bonds, Series 2026D
- Award Washington St & Juniper Dr reconstruction contract to All American Concrete ($1.14M)
- Award Alleyway Improvements 2026 contract to J & L Construction ($141,867)
- Resolution supporting Vasari, LLC workforce housing project at 500 S. Dubuque St
City Council - Formal
The City Council will vote on second consideration of a rezoning for 56 acres west of Wetherby Park to allow 267 residential lots, and a zoning text amendment to exempt hotel-to-residential conversions from parking/open space rules in the Central Business District. The consent calendar includes approval of a five-year AFSCME collective bargaining agreement, a $408,831 project management software contract, a $2.24 million pavement rehabilitation contract, and a change order for the landfill compost facility expansion. Routine items include liquor license changes and proclamations.
- Rezoning 56.35 acres west of Wetherby Park to allow 267 residential lots and 20 outlots (second consideration)
- Zoning text amendment to exempt hotel guestroom conversions from parking/open space requirements in CB-10 zone
- Five-year AFSCME collective bargaining agreement (FY2027-2031) with wage settlements and benefit changes
- Procurement of project management software from Solution Guidance Corp. for $408,831 over five years
- Approval of $2,239,579.85 contract to L.L. Pelling Company for FY2026 pavement rehabilitation
City Council - Formal
The Iowa City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for the budget ending June 30, 2027. This is a required step before finalizing the levy. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Public hearing on proposed property tax levy for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027
City Council - Formal
The City Council will review several financial authorizations, including the sale of General Obligation Bonds and over $14 million in disbursements. The body is also considering a five-year labor agreement with AFSCME and various liquor license applications.
- Sale of $15,370,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026C
- Sale of $8,130,000 Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2026D
- Approval of $14,070,404.48 in disbursements for February 2026
- Five-year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local #183 for FY 2027-2031
- Approximate $550,000 contract with Rhino Industries, Inc. for lime residual material removal
City Council - Formal
The City Council will hold a special formal meeting with many consent items, proclamations, and resolutions. The most consequential item is setting an April 7 public hearing on rezoning 56.35 acres near Wetherby Park to allow up to 267 residential lots. Other notable actions include awarding a $1.2 million contract for City Park shelter replacement and approving a $118,950 study for the Highlander Lift Station improvements.
- Rezoning west of Wetherby Park of 56.35 acres for 267 residential lots and 20 outlots (public hearing set for April 7)
- Award contract to McComas-Lacina Construction for $1,207,000 for City Park Shelter Replacement Project
- Approve $118,950 engineering agreement with Stanley Consultants for Highlander Lift Station Improvement Study
- Approve Building Change Grant agreement with John's Grocery at 120 N. Gilbert Street
- Set public hearing on proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2027 budget on April 7
City Council - Formal
The Iowa City Council will consider authorizing $22 million in general obligation bonds for essential corporate purposes, awarding contracts for transit buses and road repairs, and setting public hearings for a floodplain zoning amendment and a property sale.
- Authorization of $22,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds
- Award of contract for 11 heavy-duty diesel buses ($1.7M City share)
- Award of contract for 8 paratransit vehicles ($238K City share)
- Award of contract for N Dodge Street and ACT Circle intersection improvements ($256,243)
- Award of contract for 2026 Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair Project ($855,541.10)
City Council - Formal
This is a formal meeting with numerous consent items including liquor license renewals, approval of $13.4 million in December disbursements, a tobacco enforcement agreement, and authorization of $34.9 million in sewer revenue notes. The council will also set public hearings for up to $22 million in general obligation bonds and consider a zoning code text amendment (second reading) to align local rules with state law changes on home occupations, fireworks sales, building materials, and accessory dwelling units. Other action items include beginning the bidding process for a $1.3 million city park shelter replacement and terminating two TIF districts that have never been used.
- Zoning code text amendment (REZ25-0015) second consideration to comply with state preemptions on ADUs, home occupations, fireworks sales, and variances
- Authorizing $3 million (Series 2026B) and $31.9 million (Series 2026A) in taxable sewer revenue capital loan notes
- Setting a February 17 public hearing for up to $22 million in general obligation bonds for essential corporate purposes
- Final plat approval for Cardinal Pointe West – Part Five creating 19 residential lots
- City Park Shelter Replacement Project with $1.3 million estimated cost, beginning bidding process
City Council - Formal
The council will hold a public hearing and first consideration of a zoning text amendment to align local regulations with state law changes on home occupations, fireworks sales, building materials, variances, and accessory dwelling units. Consent items include three building change grants for downtown properties, a tax abatement for commercial flex buildings on Naples Avenue, and a resolution authorizing a RISE grant for road extensions. Public hearings are set for the City Park Shelter Replacement Project ($1.3M) and two proposed urban renewal areas along Sycamore and N Dodge & Scott corridors.
- Zoning code text amendment (REZ25-0015) to comply with state preemptions on home occupations, fireworks, building materials, variances, and ADUs
- Resolutions of necessity to establish Sycamore Urban Renewal Area and N Dodge & Scott Urban Renewal Area, with public hearings
- Public hearing set for City Park Shelter Replacement Project estimated at $1,300,000
- Tax abatement for two new flex buildings totaling 25,400 sf at 2465 and 2485 Naples Avenue SW under Highway Commercial Urban Revitalization Plan
- Building Change Grant agreements for Lasansky Corporation (216 E Washington), James Theater (213 N Gilbert), and MERCI, LLC (215 N Linn)
City Council - Formal
The City Council will conduct a special organizational meeting to elect its leadership and fill committee seats. The body will nominate and vote for the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem and make various two-year appointments to city boards and regional commissions.
- Nominations and election of the Mayor
- Nominations and election of the Mayor Pro Tem
- Appointments to the Economic Development Committee
- Appointments to the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County
- Appointments to the Better Together 2030 Board
City Council - Formal
The City Council will consider several infrastructure resolutions including road improvements, sewer repairs, and culvert replacements. The agenda also includes rezoning requests for residential development and a public hearing regarding landfill facility expansions.
- American Legion Road Improvements Project completion with an actual cost of $8,437,935.05
- Benton Street & Kirkwood Avenue Culvert Replacements Project engineering agreement for $622,051.00
- Iowa City Landfill Compost Facility Improvements and Expansion Project estimated at $3,800,000
- Zoning Code text amendment regarding state preemptions on home occupations and accessory dwelling units
- Rezoning of 13.60 acres near Ava Circle for single-family dwellings