University Heights public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to borrow up to $4,370,000 for street, water, sewer, sidewalk, and storm water projects. The body will also review fund transfers for debt payments and the completion of a road improvement project.

• Resolution No. 25-38: Proposal to borrow up to $4,370,000 for infrastructure improvements
• Resolution No. 25-40: Transfer of $23,571.50 to the Debt Service Fund
• Resolution No. 25-39: Approval of 2025 Highland Dr and Ridgeview Ave Improvements Project as complete
• Swearing in of Mackenzie E. Dwyer as City Council Member
• Public hearing on General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement

The council adopted Resolution No. 25-38 to borrow a principal amount not to exceed $4,370,000 for infrastructure projects. It also passed Resolution No. 25-40 to transfer funds from several revenue sources to the Debt Service fund, and Resolution No. 25-39 to declare the Highland Drive and Ridgeview Avenue Improvements Project complete and release retainage. Mayor Louise From appointed Council Member Mackenzie Dwyer as Community Protection Chair.

• Approved borrowing up to $4,370,000 for infrastructure (Resolution 25-38, unanimous)
• Approved transfer of funds to Debt Service for non‑levy debt payments (Resolution 25-40, unanimous)
• Approved completion of Highland Drive and Ridgeview Avenue Improvements and release of retainage (Resolution 25-39, unanimous)
• Appointed Mackenzie Dwyer as Community Protection Chair (unanimous)
• Approved all bills for payment (unanimous)

City Tree Board

The Tree Board will discuss a proposal for a residential tree survey and a timeline to apply for 'Tree City' designation in 2026. The board will also hold a budget conversation regarding appropriations for tree maintenance, purchases, and an Arbor Day celebration.

• Proposal regarding residential tree survey
• Timeline for Tree City application and supporting documentation for 2026
• Budget discussion for tree maintenance, replacements, and Arbor Day funding
• Review of MidAmerican Energy invoices and signage
• Planning for an Arbor Day event on or around April 25, 2026

City Council

The University Heights City Council will meet on November 11, 2025, to discuss and vote on multiple financial resolutions, including authorizing up to $4.37 million in general obligation borrowing for infrastructure projects and approving a $15,000 consulting contract with John Danos and Dorsey & Whitney LLP for municipal finance services. The meeting will also include reports on urban renewal projects, property tax rebates for the One University Place development, and annual financial filings.

• Consider Resolution No. 25-29: Authorize Mayor to sign $15,000 consulting contract with John Danos and Dorsey & Whitney LLP for 2026 borrowing
• Consider Resolution No. 25-31: Set public hearing for $4,370,000 general obligation loan agreement and borrowing proposal
• Approve $633,844 in Economic Development Tax Increment payments to One University Place Development for FY2026-27
• Approve $33,360 internal advance for Melrose Avenue and Olive Court reconstruction projects
• Public presentation by Johnson County Public Health on Community-wide Health Assessment

The council approved a tax‑increment financing payment of approximately $633,844 to the One University Place developer and $33,360 to the city for fiscal year ending June 30 2027. It also authorized a consulting engagement up to $13,500, set a public hearing date for a $4.37 M loan, and approved several filings and fund transfers. All actions were carried by a 3‑0‑1 vote with one member absent.

• Approved Resolution 25‑33 authorizing $633,844 tax‑increment payment to developer and $33,360 to city (3‑0‑1)
• Approved Resolution 25‑29 authorizing consulting engagement with fees not to exceed $13,500 (3‑0‑1)
• Approved Resolution 25‑31 setting public hearing date for $4,370,000 loan agreement (3‑0‑1)
• Approved Resolution 25‑32 authorizing internal advance of funds for urban renewal projects (3‑0‑1)
• Approved Resolution 25‑34 filing Urban Renewal Report with Iowa Dept. of Management (3‑0‑1)
• Approved Resolution 25‑35 filing IDOT Annual City Street Financial Report FY2024‑2025 (3‑0‑1)
• Approved Resolution 25‑36 filing Annual Finance Report FY2024‑2025 (3‑0‑1)
• Approved Resolution 25‑37 authorizing and confirming fund transfers (3‑0‑1)

City Tree Board

The University Heights Tree Board will consider documentation for a grant from MidAmerica Trees Please and a possible continued funding opportunity that is due December 31, 2025. The board will also approve the October 2025 minutes, review invoices for trees and services, and discuss a survey of residential trees. An announcement will be made about a new board member who will start in January 2026.

• Approval of minutes from October 2025
• Review of documentation for the MidAmerica Trees Please grant
• Discussion of possible continued funding opportunity due December 31, 2025
• Review of invoices for trees and services
• Announcement of new Tree Board member starting January 2026

City Council

The University Heights City Council will vote on Resolution No. 25-28 to accept Council Member Stepheny Gahn’s resignation effective September 18, 2025. The meeting also includes a presentation on urban renewal bond financing for projects such as the Melrose Avenue Complete Streets Project and the Swisher Tract Trails Project. Additional items are a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a snow removal contract with Hawkeye Construction, and consideration of a change order and pay application for the Highland Drive and Ridgeview Avenue improvements by Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete.

• Resolution No. 25-28: Accept resignation of Council Member Stepheny Gahn
• Resolution No. 25-30: Authorize Mayor to sign snow removal contract with Hawkeye Construction
• Change Order #2 (2025) for Highland Dr and Ridgeview Ave Improvements – Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete
• Pay Application #3 (2025) for Highland Dr and Ridgeview Ave Improvements – Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete
• Presentation on bond financing for Melrose Avenue Complete Streets Project and Swisher Tract Trails Project

The council accepted the resignation of Council Member Stepheny Gahn effective Oct. 14, 2025. It authorized the mayor to sign a snow removal and sanding contract with Hawkeye Construction. It approved Change Order #2 for improvements on Highland Drive and Ridgeview Avenue. All warrants and bills were approved for payment by unanimous consent.

• Accepted Council Member Stepheny Gahn's resignation (Resolution 25-28) – Carried 3-0-1
• Authorized Mayor to sign snow removal and sanding contract with Hawkeye Construction (Resolution 25-30) – Carried 3-0-1
• Approved Change Order #2 for Highland Dr and Ridgeview Ave improvements – Carried 3-0-1 (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of Sep. 9, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent
• Approved all warrants and bills for payment by unanimous consent

City Tree Board

The University Heights Tree Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. on October 13, 2025. The agenda includes approval of the April 2025 minutes, an update on tree planting decisions, and discussion of the planting team. The board will also announce the need to select a new Tree Board member who would begin service in January 2026.

• Call to Order and Roll Call
• Approval of minutes from April 2025
• Update of planting decisions (tree lists, locations, planting plan, watering)
• Identify team to plant
• Announcement: need to identify potential Tree Board member for January 2026

City Council

The University Heights City Council will hold a third consideration of Ordinance No. 257, which would amend the zoning ordinance to permit paved parking in the rear yards of 1007 and 1009 Melrose Avenue for the Complete Streets Project. The council will also consider the city treasurer’s recommendation to open a new Certificate of Deposit and discuss proposed rapid flashing beacon crosswalk signs at Sunset and Oakcrest. Additional agenda items include the mayor’s report, city attorney report, and committee reports on finance, police, streets, building, and e‑government.

• Third consideration of Ordinance No. 257 to amend zoning for rear‑yard parking at 1007 & 1009 Melrose Avenue (Complete Streets Project)
• City Treasurer recommendation to open a new Certificate of Deposit
• Discussion of proposed Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) crosswalk signs at Sunset & Oakcrest Intersection
• Finance Committee Report
• Police Chief Report & Committee Report

The council carried Ordinance 257, amending the zoning code to allow paving and parking in rear yards for the Melrose Avenue Complete Streets project (vote 4‑0‑1). All outstanding bills were approved for payment by unanimous consent. Council members agreed to have Engineer Foley gather bid information for a pedestrian‑activated flashing beacon at the Oakcrest/Sunset intersection.

• Approved Ordinance 257 to permit rear‑yard paving and parking for Complete Streets (4‑0‑1)
• Approved all bills for payment (unanimous consent)
• Approved minutes of the August 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous consent)
• Directed Engineer Foley to prepare bid information for a pedestrian‑activated flashing beacon at Oakcrest/Sunset (consensus)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous consent)

City Council

The University Heights City Council will vote on adopting the 2025 Johnson County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which outlines long-term strategies to reduce risks from natural and human-caused hazards. The council will also hold a second reading of an ordinance amending zoning rules for 1007 and 1009 Melrose Avenue to accommodate changes required by the Melrose Avenue Complete Streets Project, including allowing paved rear-yard parking.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 25-27: 2025 Johnson County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Second consideration of Ordinance No. 257 amending zoning for 1007 and 1009 Melrose Avenue to permit rear-yard paving and parking
• Consideration of insurance package renewal
• 2025 Highland Dr and Ridgeview Ave Improvements: Change Order #1 and Pay Application #2 (Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete)
• Discussion of sidewalk repair program and certified mail notices to residents

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 25-27, adopting the 2025 Countywide Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. It approved Ordinance No. 257 amending the zoning code to allow paving and parking in rear yards for the Melrose Avenue Complete Streets project. The council also affirmed insurance carriers, instructed staff to begin property acquisition talks for the project, and approved all bills for payment.

• Adopted Resolution No. 25-27, the 2025 Countywide Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 257 amendment permitting rear‑yard paving and parking for Melrose Complete Streets (unanimous)
• Affirmed Iowa Home Football Game Day Regulations (unanimous)
• Affirmed Relion Insurance as carrier for workers‑comp policies and Travelers Insurance crime/theft bond (voice vote)
• Instructed city staff to proceed with property acquisition discussions for Melrose Complete Streets (voice vote)
• Approved all bills for payment (unanimous consent)
• Approved minutes of the July 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous consent)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to determine if a variance request for a new two-story garage at 1470 Grand Avenue meets city code requirements. The owners seek to build a 20-foot by 40-foot structure with a woodworking shop and second-floor storage.

• Variance request for 1470 Grand Avenue to reduce rear setback from 5' to 3'
• Variance request to maintain a side yard setback of 1' (same as existing)
• Variance request to increase structure height from 20' to 21'
• Variance request for an additional 40 square feet of rear yard coverage
• Public hearing for property owners Pete and Julie Damiano

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance No. 257 to allow rear yard paving and parking at 1007 and 1009 Melrose Avenue. This change supports the Melrose Avenue Complete Streets Project by eliminating front-yard curb cuts and driveways.

• Ordinance No. 257: Zoning amendment for parking/paving at 1007 and 1009 Melrose Avenue
• Resolution No. 25-25: Requiring property owners to repair abutting sidewalks
• Resolution No. 25-26: Setting an administrative fee for sidewalk repair projects
• Reinvestment of a Certificate of Deposit for approximately $112,000.00
• Liquor license renewal considerations for Marriott Bistro and Marriott Heights Rooftop

The council adopted Ordinance No. 257, amending the zoning ordinance to permit paving and parking in rear yards for the Melrose Avenue Complete Streets Project. It also passed Resolutions 25‑25 and 25‑26, requiring property owners to repair sidewalks and establishing an administrative fee for sidewalk repairs. The council approved reinvestment of two $70,000 certificates of deposit with Green State Credit Union and renewed Class C liquor licenses for the Marriott Bistro and Marriott Heights Rooftop.

• Approved Ordinance No. 257 amendment (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑25 requiring sidewalk repairs (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑26 setting sidewalk repair fee (5‑0)
• Approved reinvestment of $70,000 CD (6‑month) and $70,000 CD (12‑month) (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Class C liquor license for Marriott Bistro (voice vote)
• Approved renewal of Class C liquor license for Marriott Heights Rooftop (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will discuss proposed zoning amendments to allow rear-yard parking and reduced setbacks at 1007 and 1009 Melrose Avenue. The body is also considering employee pay raises for FY26 and a transfer of funds for debt payments.

• Resolution No. 25-22 to set a July 8 public hearing on zoning changes for 1007 and 1009 Melrose Avenue
• Resolution No. 25-24 to transfer $177,431.20 to the Debt Service Fund
• Motion to approve FY26 pay raises for City employees
• Resolution No. 25-21 to accept a quotation for the 2025 Pavement Marking Project
• Class C Liquor License Renewal for Maggie’s Farm Pizza Restaurant

The council adopted several resolutions, including a fund transfer to debt service, approval of the SEATS contract with Johnson County, and a public hearing schedule for a zoning amendment related to the Melrose Complete Streets Project. Staff pay raises for FY 2026 and a Class C liquor license renewal for Maggie’s Farm Pizza were also approved. Additional actions included authorizing a conflict‑of‑interest waiver for Leff Law Firm, accepting a quotation for the 2025 pavement‑marking project, and setting a public hearing date for the zoning amendment.

• Approved Resolution No. 25-24 transferring funds from Special Assessments and Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to Debt Service (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-20 authorizing the City’s SEATS contract with Johnson County (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-22 setting a public hearing for July 8 2025 on a zoning amendment for the Melrose Complete Streets Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-23 authorizing Mayor to sign conflict‑of‑interest waiver for Leff Law Firm (unanimous)
• Approved staff pay raises for Fiscal Year 2026 (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved Class C liquor license renewal for Maggie’s Farm Pizza Restaurant (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-21 accepting the quotation for the 2025 pavement‑marking project (unanimous)

City Council

The University Heights City Council will hold a special meeting to consider amending the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The public hearing will be followed by a Finance Committee review of Resolution 25-19, which proposes the budget amendment.

• Public hearing on FY2025 budget amendment
• Finance Committee consideration of Resolution 25-19

The University Heights City Council met on May 27, 2025. A motion to consider Resolution No. 25-19 amending the fiscal year 2025 budget was made and carried. Council members Gahn, Schroeder, Swailes, and Moore voted aye; Herbold was absent. The amended budget was approved.

• Approved amended FY 2025 budget (Resolution 25-19) (4-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including a new multi-year transit services agreement with Iowa City that phases in a 30% cost increase over three years. They will also vote on accepting a bid for the Highland Drive and Ridgeview Avenue improvements project, adopting a sidewalk repair/replacement program, and approving proclamations. The meeting includes discussion of the FY25 amended budget and a public hearing set for May 27.

• Resolution 25-16: 28E agreement for transit services with Iowa City, with FY2026 cost $52,946.80, FY2027 $58,758.33, FY2028 $64,569.86
• Resolution 25-13: Accept bid and award construction contract for 2025 Highland Dr and Ridgeview Ave Improvements Project
• Resolution 25-15: Adopt sidewalk repair/replacement program with property owner notice in summer 2025 and deadline spring 2026
• Resolution 25-17: Approve $? for appraisal of property for Melrose Avenue Complete Streets Project (no dollar amount given)

The University Heights City Council approved several proclamations, a transit‑services agreement, a liquor‑license renewal, and a memorandum of understanding with Iowa City. It also accepted the bid and awarded the construction contract for the 2025 Highland Drive and Ridgeview Avenue Improvements Project, and approved related sidewalk and appraisal actions. All bills for payment were approved, and the minutes of prior meetings were adopted.

• Approved Resolution 25-11 proclaiming Older Americans Month, May 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-18 proclaiming first Friday in June as National Gun Violence Awareness Day (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-16 agreement for transit services with Iowa City (unanimous)
• Renewed Class C liquor license for Burch LLC, Stella Restaurant (voice vote 3‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution 25-12 MOU with Iowa City for shared oversight of Highland Drive and Ridgeview Avenue improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-13 award of construction contract for 2025 Highland Drive and Ridgeview Avenue Improvements Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-15 sidewalk inventory and repair/replacement program plans (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-17 acceptance of quotation for appraisal of Melrose Avenue Complete Streets Project (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The council will also discuss amending the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and may set a public hearing for that amendment on May 27, 2025.

• Resolution 25-09: Adoption of FY 2026 budget
• Proposed $116,769.08 in hotel-motel tax expenditures for G.O. bond principal, interest, and fees
• Proposed $44,163.44 from hotel-motel tax for City Administrator salary, payroll taxes, and benefits
• Proposed $110,000.00 from hotel-motel tax for Iowa City/Coralville Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
• Resolution 25-10: Setting a May 27, 2025, public hearing to amend the FY 2025 budget

The council unanimously adopted Resolution 25‑09, approving the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. It also unanimously approved Resolution 25‑10, scheduling a public hearing on May 27, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to consider amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget.

• Adopted FY 2026 budget (Resolution 25-09, unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for FY 2025 budget amendment on May 27, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (Resolution 25-10, unanimous)

City Council

The University Heights City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 Highland Dr. and Ridgeview Ave. improvements. The council will consider resolutions to approve the project plans, extend the city administrator's employment agreement, and renew a liquor license. Also up for vote are contracts for street sweeping and permeable paver cleaning.

• Public hearing on 2025 Highland Dr. and Ridgeview Ave. improvements (street, curb, sidewalk, and sanitary sewer work)
• Consideration of Resolution No. 25-06 approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and cost estimate for the 2025 Highland Dr. and Ridgeview Ave. improvements
• Consideration of Resolution No. 25-05 extending City Administrator Troy Kelsay's employment agreement
• Consideration of Class C liquor license renewal for Side Kick Coffee & Books
• Consideration of resolutions accepting quotations for 2025 street sweeping and permeable paver cleaning projects

The council unanimously approved the plans, specifications, contract form and cost estimate for the 2025 Highland Drive and Ridgeview Avenue improvements. It also extended City Administrator Troy Kelsay’s employment agreement and renewed the Class C liquor license for Sidekick Coffee & Books (4‑0, one abstention). Additionally, the council accepted quotations for the 2025 street‑sweeping and permeable‑paver cleaning projects.

• Approved Resolution 25-06 for Highland Drive and Ridgeview Avenue Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-05 extending City Administrator Troy Kelsay’s employment agreement (unanimous)
• Renewed Class C liquor license for Sidekick Coffee & Books (voice vote 4‑0, Herbold abstaining)
• Approved Resolution 25-07 accepting quotation for 2025 Street Sweeping Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-08 accepting quotation for 2025 Permeable Paver Cleaning Project (unanimous)

City Tree Board

The University Heights Tree Board will discuss approving January 2025 minutes, finalize a planting plan for a MidAmerica Trees grant including site identification and homeowner communication, and review and finalize a native tree list for public sharing. The board will also set future meeting dates and note the city's 90th birthday celebration on August 10.

• Approval of January 2025 meeting minutes
• MidAmerica Trees grant: finalize planting plan, review identified sites, communicate with homeowners
• Review and finalize native tree list, decide where to share information
• Set future meeting dates and topics
• Announcement: University Heights 90th birthday on August 10

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed property tax levy rate for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. Following the hearing, the Council will consider Resolution 25-04 to set a public hearing on the full budget for April 22, 2025. The proposed levy is $961,231, a decrease from the current year's $1,091,539, with a tax rate of 10.43830 per $1,000 valuation.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2025-2026 property tax levy
• Proposed property tax levy of $961,231 (down from $1,091,539)
• Proposed city regular tax rate of 10.43830 per $1,000 (down from 11.59121)
• Resolution 25-04 to set public hearing on budget for April 22, 2025
• Special meeting format with two segments

The council held a public hearing on the tax levy rate for FY 2025‑2026; no public comments were made. In a special meeting, members approved Resolution 25‑04, scheduling the budget public hearing for April 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. An announcement noted that spring leaf vacuuming will begin on April 7, 2025.

• Approved Resolution 25‑04 setting FY 2025‑2026 budget hearing for April 22, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The council will discuss the FY26 budget, hear reports from city staff and committees, and receive a presentation from the Iowa City/Coralville Area CVB. Grant applications include a $3.345 million Melrose Avenue streets project requesting $1.175 million in federal funds and a $7,364 tree-planting grant for derecho recovery. Public input is invited at 7:05 p.m.

• Finance Committee will discuss the FY26 city budget
• City Engineer applied for $1.175M in Carbon Reduction Program funds for Melrose Avenue streets project (total $3.345M)
• City Administrator applied for $7,364 DNR Community Forestry Grant to replant trees damaged by the 2020 derecho
• Council will receive annual CVB update: $684M visitor spending, $99M in local/state taxes in Johnson County
• Rental inspections found violations at 624 Grandview Court (fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, CO detector) and other properties

The University Heights City Council approved the minutes from the February 11 meeting and all bills for payment by unanimous consent. The city financial consultant presented details of the proposed FY26 budget, but no formal vote on the budget was recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved all bills and warrants totaling $95,205.13 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the FY2025-2026 property tax levy and the city's contribution toward family health insurance. The body is also considering a resolution to appoint a building and code enforcement inspector.

• Resolution No. 25-03: Appointing Terry Goerdt for inspection services at $24,000 annually
• Resolution No. 25-02: Setting a public hearing for April 1, 2025, regarding the FY2025-2026 property tax levy
• Discussion of city contribution percentages for family health insurance
• Report of a police patrol vehicle accident with estimated repair costs of $2,400
• Proposed transit cost increases of approximately 10% for FY26, 27, and 28 via agreement with Iowa City

The council approved increasing the city's contribution to family health plans from 50% to 75% for the current plan year, effective immediately. They also appointed Terry Goerdt to perform inspection services for rental housing, zoning, and building codes with annual compensation of $24,000. A public hearing was set for April 1, 2025, on the proposed property tax levy for FY2025-2026. All bills were approved for payment.

• Approved Resolution 25-03 appointing Terry Goerdt for inspection services at $24,000/year (4-0-1)
• Approved increasing city contribution to family health plans to 75% (4-0-1)
• Set public hearing for April 1, 2025, on FY2025-2026 property tax levy (4-0-1)
• Approved all bills for payment by unanimous consent

City Council

The University Heights City Council will meet on January 14, 2025, to accept the annual city examination report for FY24, which includes findings on budget overruns and internal control weaknesses. They will consider Resolution 25-01 to ratify the mayor's reappointments to the Tree Board, Board of Adjustment, and Zoning Commission. The council will also discuss the FY2026 budget process calendar and vote on a $1,000 compensation for Building Official Brian Jensen for January 2025.

• Acceptance of FY24 Annual City Examination Report (audit) from Kronlage & Olson with findings on budget overruns in public safety, community/economic development, and debt service
• Consideration of Resolution 25-01 ratifying appointments of Curtis Schoenthaler (Tree Board), David Deyak (Board of Adjustment), and Jay Speckeen (Zoning Commission) for terms ending 12/31/2029
• Motion to compensate Brian Jensen $1,000 for services as City Building Official for January 2025
• Discussion of FY2026 Budget Process Calendar by the Finance Committee
• Public input period at 7:05 p.m.

The University Heights City Council accepted the annual city examination report for FY24, ratified the mayor's appointments to the Board of Adjustment, Tree Board, and Zoning Commission, and approved paying Brian Jensen $1,000 as Building Inspector for January 2025. All votes were unanimous. The council also approved all bills for payment.

• Accepted Annual City Examination Report for FY24 (unanimous)
• Ratified Resolution 25-01 for mayor's appointments to Board of Adjustment, Tree Board, Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved paying Brian Jensen $1,000 as Building Inspector for January 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved all bills for payment (unanimous)

City Tree Board

The Tree Board is meeting to review current pruning work and replacement specimens. Members will discuss the January 2024 Forestry Report and coordinate a grant application due January 31.

• Review of January 2024 Forestry Report regarding invasive species removal
• MidAmerica Trees Please Grant planning, including property identification and matching funding
• Update on tree pruning and replacement specimens