Iowa City public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council - Formal
The City Council will review several infrastructure projects, including a $4 million EPA grant for compost facility expansion. The body is also deciding on various liquor licenses, personnel policy updates, and setting public hearings for three rezoning requests.
- Acceptance of $4 million EPA SWIFR Grant for Landfill Compost Pad Improvements and Compost Turner
- Approval of October 2024 disbursements totaling $13,203,568.22
- Acceptance of Mercer Park and City Park Court Renovation Project with an actual cost of $1,132,457.12
- Tax abatement for a new 6,400sf steel frame building at 2325 Naples Ave SW
- Public hearings set for January 7, 2025, for rezonings at ACT, Cardinal Heights, and Western Homes
City Council - Formal
The Iowa City Council will review and vote on several infrastructure projects, including a $9.6 million Court Street reconstruction between Muscatine Avenue and First Avenue. The agenda also includes public hearings for water main replacement on Bradford Drive ($900,000) and trail improvements near Court Hill ($260,400). Additionally, council members will consider a second reading of an ordinance to regulate tobacco sales at retail locations and approve routine disbursements totaling over $15 million.
- Court Street Reconstruction Project: $9,600,000 for utility trench, sewer/water main replacement, and pavement work between Muscatine Avenue and First Avenue.
- Bradford Drive Water Main Replacement: $900,000 to replace aging cast iron pipes with 8-inch PVC pipe across Bradford, Louise, and Wayne Avenues.
- Court Hill Trail Replacement: $260,400 for a quarter-mile trail segment from Beech Street to Scott Boulevard, including sidewalks and curb ramps.
- Zoning Code Amendment (REZ24-0006): Second consideration of an ordinance updating regulations for tobacco sales at retail locations.
- September Disbursements & Project Completions: Approval of $15,184,290.09 in city payments and acceptance of completed work for the Benton Street Bridge Guardrail ($29,400) and Fire Station 1 Apparatus Bay Slab ($248,663.27).
City Council - Formal
The City Council is meeting to approve several infrastructure contracts, liquor license renewals, and updates to the city's bow hunt program. The body is also authorizing the procurement of consulting services to update the City's Comprehensive Plan.
- Architectural and engineering services for Transit and Equipment Facilities Replacement Project: $1,636,344
- Comprehensive Plan update consulting services awarded to Confluence: not to exceed $332,900
- Normandy Drive Storm Sewer Project construction contract recommended for Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC: $326,699.70
- 2024 Iowa City Parks Improvements Project base bid recommended for Vieth Construction Corporation: $561,430.50
- Public hearing set for November 19 on Bradford Drive Water Main Replacement Project: estimated cost $900,000
City Council - Formal
The Iowa City Council will approve August disbursements of $17,166,082.54 and set public hearings for water main and fire station renovation projects. The meeting also includes resolutions for alcohol permits, urban renewal reports, and the procurement of wastewater mixers and body-worn cameras.
- Approval of $17,166,082.54 in August 2024 disbursements
- Resolution for Iowa River Trail Bridge Replacement Project
- Resolution for Body Worn Cameras ($894,220.36 over 5 years)
- Resolution for Submersible Propeller Mixers ($284,380.60)
- Resolution for Dodge Street Reconstruction Project ($1,598,900)
City Council - Formal
The Iowa City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on multiple infrastructure and housing projects. Key items include a $2 million federal grant application to remove barriers to affordable housing, a $750,000 land purchase for affordable housing, and a $1.3 million pedestrian bridge rehabilitation. The council will also consider a zoning amendment to regulate tobacco sales-oriented retail uses.
- Approve $2M PRO Housing grant application to address affordable housing barriers plus $1M in local leverage
- Authorize $750,000 ARPA-funded purchase of 1002 & 1006 North Summit Street for affordable housing
- Set public hearing for zoning amendment to allow redemption centers in commercial and industrial zones
- Consider $1.3M Riverside Drive pedestrian bridge rehabilitation project
- Approve $593,000 in parks improvements at Shannon Drive, Brookland, College Green, and Calder parks
City Council - Formal
The Iowa City Council will set public hearings for a FY25 budget amendment, the Burlington St/Hwy 1 Bridge Improvements Project, and the 2024 Iowa City Parks Improvements Project. The meeting also includes consent calendar items for liquor license renewals, a street sweeper procurement, and interfund transfers.
- Public hearing set for FY25 Budget Amendment
- Public hearing set for Burlington St/Hwy 1 Bridge Improvements Project
- Public hearing set for 2024 Iowa City Parks Improvements Project ($593,000)
- Street sweeper procurement authorized ($240,595)
- Liquor license renewals for local businesses
City Council - Formal
The Iowa City Council will consider consent items including a $200,000 contribution to the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County for Low Income Housing Tax Credit projects, a sidewalk café policy update, and a dumpster permit extension. A public hearing on the FY25 budget amendment is set for September 17. The regular agenda includes a first consideration of an ordinance establishing a permit for short-term use of the public right-of-way.
- Memorandum of Understanding with Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County for $200,000 for LIHTC projects
- Sidewalk Café Policy Update: new rules including detachment from building face and prohibition of anchored fencing on Dubuque Street between Washington and Iowa Ave
- Carson Lake Park Project: engineering consultant agreement with Shive-Hattery for $239,926
- Dumpsters in downtown alleys: permit extension to October 1, 2024 for Republic Services
- Tobacco penalty acceptances: Crown Liquor & Smoke ($300), Casey's #3322 ($300), Casey's #3858 ($1,500), Kum & Go #3502 ($1,500)
City Council - Formal
The Iowa City Council will consider approving contracts for sidewalk repairs and a City Hall roof replacement, as well as extending a real estate listing agreement and contributing $500,000 to a housing trust fund. The meeting also includes the second consideration of two rezoning ordinances and an ordinance establishing new water and wastewater fees.
- Resolution awarding City Hall roof replacement contract to Black Hawk Roofing Company for $384,604
- Resolution authorizing $500,000 contribution to Johnson County Housing Trust Fund
- Ordinance amending water and wastewater fees and charges
- Ordinance prohibiting on-street parking within 10 feet of 'Yield' signs
- Second consideration of rezoning 1215 Camp Cardinal Rd to RS-5 zone
City Council - Formal
The Iowa City Council will approve $13,076,601.65 in June 2024 disbursements and accept completed work on several public improvement projects, including Monument Hills and Willow Creek Trail. The meeting also includes a public hearing on water and wastewater fee changes.
- Approval of $13,076,601.65 in June 2024 disbursements
- Acceptance of Monument Hills public improvements
- Acceptance of Willow Creek Trail Bridge Replacement Project ($76,691)
- Acceptance of J Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project ($549,612.37)
- Public hearing on water and wastewater system fees
City Council - Formal
The Iowa City Council will consider a consent calendar including a revised Deer Management Plan for 2024-2029, amended by the state Natural Resource Commission, and compensation for the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. Other items include liquor license approvals, contract awards for pavement patching, and acceptance of completed infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes disbursements of $27 million and several project acceptances.
- Resolution approving revised Deer Management Plan (2024-2029) after NRC amendments
- Resolution setting FY2025 salaries: City Manager $245,107.20, City Attorney $187,595.20, City Clerk $128,668.80
- Contract award to B.G. Brecke, Inc. for 2024 Water Pavement Patching Project at $271,678.50
- Approval of disbursements totaling $27,092,080.50 for May 2024
- New liquor licenses for Casey's at 2790 N. Dodge St. and Big Grove at 1004 S. Clinton St.
City Council - Formal
The Iowa City Council will consider consent items including approval of a purchase agreement for three condominium units at 4673 Herbert Hoover Highway for $969,700 using ARPA funds to expand public housing. Also on the consent calendar are procurement of an aerial bucket truck ($205,868) and a snowblower ($229,620), a new Civilian Crime Analyst position, and a one-year collective bargaining agreement with firefighters with a 3.4% wage increase. Several construction contracts and final plat approvals are also scheduled.
- Purchase of three condominium units at 4673 Herbert Hoover Highway for $969,700 using ARPA funds for public housing
- One-year collective bargaining agreement with firefighters (IAFF Local #610) providing 3.4% wage increase
- Procurement of an Altec aerial bucket truck ($205,868) for Forestry Operations
- Procurement of a Larue D50 loader-mounted snowblower ($229,620) for Streets Operations
- Landfill Equipment Building Replacement contract awarded to Peak Construction Group for $3,594,000
City Council - Formal
The Iowa City Council will approve April disbursements of $13.9 million and authorize a $320,000 water pavement patching project. The meeting also includes resolutions for wastewater pump replacements, a skate park grant, and ARPA funding for business districts.
- Approval of $13,908,847.84 April disbursements
- Authorization for $296,352 wastewater pump replacements
- Approval of $200,000 grant for Terrill Mill Park skate park
- Allocation of $250,000 ARPA funds to Downtown District
- Consideration of ordinance prohibiting throwing projectiles
City Council - Formal
The Iowa City Council will vote on authorizing $10.14 million in general obligation bonds, approving cemetery fee changes, and setting a public hearing for utility rate adjustments. The meeting also includes approvals for alcohol permits and construction contracts.
- Authorization of $10.14M in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024
- Setting public hearing for FY25 Utility Rate changes
- Awarding Kirkwood Avenue CRANDIC Railroad Crossing Project contract
- Approving Oakland Cemetery fee schedule and rules
- Approving alcohol sales agreements for Block Party and Oktoberfest
City Council - Formal
The City Council will vote on a consent calendar awarding several infrastructure contracts, including the Iowa Avenue Bridge Trail Underpass ($226,583), Mormon Trek PCC patching ($542,070), and Mercer Scanlon roof improvements ($293,625). Also up for approval are liquor license renewals and new licenses, an alcohol sales agreement for Arts Fest and Jazz Fest, and a new Asset Management Technician position. The meeting includes proclamations for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women's Day, and National Public Works Week.
- Award $226,583 contract to Iowa Bridge and Culvert for Iowa Avenue Bridge Trail Underpass
- Award $542,070 contract to Feldman Concrete for Mormon Trek PCC patching project
- Award $293,625 contract to Dryspace for Mercer Scanlon roof and skylight improvements
- Approve agreement with Summer of the Arts for beer and wine sales on city streets during Arts Fest and Jazz Fest
- Approve $12,681,550.63 in March 2024 disbursements
City Council - Formal
The Iowa City Council will consider approving $10.14 million in General Obligation Bonds for the 2024 GO Bonds Bidding Procedure, along with resolutions to allocate $280,000 in ARPA funds to three local organizations and approve FY2024 and FY2025 interfund transfers.
- Approve $10.14M in 2024 GO Bonds for sale on May 7
- Authorize $280,000 in ARPA funds for Inclusive Economic Development
- Approve FY2024 and FY2025 Interfund Transfers
- Set public hearing for Riverside Drive Pedestrian Bridge rehabilitation
- Rezone 302-316 E. Bloomington Street to Historic District Overlay
City Council - Formal
The Iowa City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for the budget ending June 30, 2025. This is a required step before finalizing the city's property tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. No other substantive business is scheduled; the meeting is otherwise procedural.
- Public hearing on proposed property tax levy for FY2025 budget
City Council - Formal
The Iowa City Council will set public hearings on April 16 for the FY2025 operating budget, three-year financial plan, five-year capital improvement plan, and proposed increases to utility and parking rates. The council will also consider rezoning properties for a historic landmark and commercial zoning changes, approve several liquor licenses, and authorize contracts for water main replacement and pedestrian bridge rehabilitation. Additionally, the council will appoint the city manager to the Assessor's Examining Board.
- Public hearing set for FY25 budget, financial plan, and capital improvement plan
- Public hearing set for utility rate increases: 3% water, 4% wastewater, parking ramp fee hikes
- Rezoning of 302-316 E Bloomington St as local historic landmark (OHD/CB-2 zone)
- Rezoning of 429-501 Southgate Ave and 1916 Waterfront Dr from CI-1 to CC-2 zone
- Bradford Drive water main replacement engineering contract approved ($74,000)
City Council - Formal
The Iowa City Council will consider approving $2.9 million in federal funds for The Dream Center and $100,000 for Wright House of Fashion. The agenda also includes approving liquor license renewals, a $245,000 contract for wastewater facility equipment, and a $139,000 engineering contract for park improvements.
- Resolution authorizing $2.9M ARPA grant to The Dream Center
- Resolution authorizing $100,000 ARPA grant to Wright House of Fashion
- Resolution authorizing $245,305.72 contract for wastewater facility equipment
- Resolution authorizing $139,000 contract for 2024 Parks Improvements Project
- Approval of liquor license renewals for 17 local businesses
City Council - Formal
The Iowa City Council will approve January disbursements of $12.4 million and award contracts for water plant pumps and sewer repairs. The meeting also sets public hearings for three bond issues and two rezoning proposals for March 19.
- Approval of $12,369,419.57 in January disbursements
- Awarding contract for Water Plant VFD replacements up to $92,000
- Awarding contract for 2023 Sanitary Sewer Repairs to J Q Construction, LLC ($284,441.71)
- Setting public hearings for $9.3M, $700K, and $200K General Obligation Bonds
- Setting public hearings for rezoning 1810, 1816, and 1828 Lower Muscatine Rd
City Council - Formal
The Iowa City Council will approve the purchase of a new automated refuse truck for $297,054.20 and a settlement agreement for a former employee lawsuit for $925,000. The meeting also includes resolutions to accept completed infrastructure projects and set public hearings for rezoning and lease renewals.
- Approval of automated refuse truck purchase ($297,054.20)
- Settlement agreement approval for former employee lawsuit ($925,000)
- Resolution accepting Scott Blvd sidewalk and storm sewer improvements
- Resolution accepting 2023 Dual Extraction System Expansion Project ($87,485.00)
- Public hearing set for rezoning 6.25 acres to General Industrial (REZ23-0010)
City Council - Formal
The City Council will hold public hearings and consider several land-use changes, including a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for 61.72 acres north of I-80 for intensive commercial uses like warehousing. Also up for discussion are a zoning code amendment to reduce maximum height in the RNS-12 zone (recommended for denial) and a rezoning at 1201 W. Benton St. for multi-family residential. The consent calendar includes accepting public improvements, liquor license renewals, a $50,000 contribution toward renovating Riverside Festival Stage, and a compensation study affecting 26 positions.
- Comprehensive plan amendment for 61.72 acres north of I-80 from Office Research Development Center to Intensive Commercial (CPA23-0002)
- Rezoning of 61.72 acres north of I-80 to Intensive Commercial (CI-1) zone (REZ23-0009) – public hearing and first consideration
- Zoning code amendment to reduce maximum height in RNS-12 from 35 to 27 feet for single-family and duplex – requested by Northside Neighborhood Association, recommended for denial
- Riverside Festival Stage Agreement: Council to approve $50,000 contribution from Riverside Theatre toward $300,000 renovation
- Compensation study implementation: reclassification of 14 AFSCME and 12 administrative positions based on Austin Peters Group study
City Council - Formal
The Iowa City Council will consider approving construction contracts for road and park projects, as well as finalizing November 2023 disbursements. The meeting includes the approval of liquor license renewals and new permits.
- Approval of $12.5 million in November 2023 disbursements
- Awarding contract for American Legion Road/First Avenue Landscaping ($145,665)
- Awarding contract for City Park Festival Stage Improvements ($245,500)
- Awarding contract for Dubuque Street Reconstruction ($3,739,999.75)
- Approving liquor license renewals for Buffalo Wild Wings, Hawkeye Liquor & Tobacco, and others
City Council - Formal
The Iowa City Council will hold a special organizational meeting to elect a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, followed by the swearing-in of the new officers. The Council will also vote on two-year reappointments for 19 city boards and commissions.
- Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
- Reappointments to Better Together 2030 Board
- Reappointments to Community Police Review Board Liaison
- Reappointments to Economic Development Committee
- Reappointments to Emergency Management Commission