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City Council I nformation Packet
J uly 7, 2022
IP1.Council Tentative Meeting S chedule
July 12 Work Session
IP2.Work Session Agenda
IP3.Pending City Council Work S ession Topics
Miscellaneous
IP4.Memo from Neighborhood & Development Services Director: 724 Ronald's
Street
IP5.L etter from I owa City Assessor: I owa Property A ssessment Appeal Board and
District Court Notice of A ppeal
IP6.F Y2023 B udget A t-a-Glance
IP7.Press Release: 988 S uicide & Crisis Hotline launches J uly 16, 2022
IP8.2022 B uilding Statistics - J une
Draft Minutes
IP9.Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: J une 16
IP10.Senior Center Commission: J une 16
July 7, 2022 City of Iowa City Page 1
Item Number: 1.
J uly 7, 2022
Council Ten tative Meeting Sched u l e
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Council Tentative Meeting S chedule
City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
Subject to change
July 7, 2022
Date Time Meeting Location
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 4:00 PM Special Formal Executive Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
Work Session 410 E. Washington Street
6:00 PM Formal Meeting
Monday, July 18, 2022 4:30 PM Joint Entities Meeting TBD
Hosted by City of Coralville
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street
Monday, October 3, 2022 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street
Monday, October 17, 2022 4:30 PM Joint Entities Meeting City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
Hosted by City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street
Item Number: 2.
J uly 7, 2022
Work Session Agen d a
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Work Session Agenda
Item Number: 3.
J uly 7, 2022
Pen d ing City Cou n cil Work Session Topics
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Pending City Council Work S ession Topics
PENDING CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TOPICS
July 7, 2022
Other Topics:
1. Consider a plan for rubberized surfacing at park playgrounds and develop strategies to address equity gaps
noted in the Parks Master Plan and plan for the equitable distribution of destination parks within an easy and
safe distance of all residents.
2. Discuss possible changes to residential zoning classifications to allow and/or require a greater diversity of
housing types (i.e. missing middle)
3. Consider establishing a cost of development framework that can help guide decisions on how best to
accommodate future growth
4. Review low-income fare free transit options
5. Review Sunday transit service operational proposal
6. Discuss low-intensity commercial use allowances in residential zones
7. Discuss long-term planning work group priorities
8. Discuss Local Option Sales Tax
9. Discuss a land acknowledgement for City Council meetings
10. Strategic Planning sessions
Item Number: 4.
J uly 7, 2022
Memo from Neig h b orhood & Devel opmen t Services Director: 724 Ron ald's
Street
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Memo from Neighborhood & Development Services Director: 724 Ronald's Street
Item Number: 5.
J uly 7, 2022
Letter from Iowa City Assessor: Iowa Prop erty Assessmen t Appeal Board and
District Cou rt Notice of Appeal
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L etter from I owa City Assessor: I owa Property A ssessment Appeal Board and District Court
Notice of A ppeal
Item Number: 6.
J uly 7, 2022
F Y2023 Budget At-a-G lan ce
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F Y2023 B udget A t-a-Glance
Chart series n Ptax Rate Rate % Change Tax Value (millions)Val % Change Ptax Receipts (mi Receipts % Change
Fiscal
Year
Iowa City
Tax Rate
Percent
Change Taxable Valuation Percent Change Ptax receipts
Percent
Change
FY96 12.992
FY97 12.653 -3%
FY98 12.796 1.13%
FY99 13.133 2.63%
FY00 13.851 5.47%
FY01 14.758 6.55%
FY02 14.85 0.62%
FY03 16.813 13.22%
FY04 17.596 4.66%
FY05 17.314 -1.60%
FY06 17.729 2.40%
FY07 17.302 -2.41%
FY08 17.297 -0.03%
FY09 17.717 2.43%
FY10 17.853 0.77%$2,678,958,851 $2,679 $45,318,072 $45,318
FY11 17.757 -0.54%$2,757,984,801 $2,758 2.95%$47,825,754 $47,826 5.53%
FY12 17.842 0.48%$2,848,162,606 $2,848 3.27%$49,542,640 $49,543 3.59%
FY13 17.269 -3.21%$2,960,112,178 $2,960 3.93%$50,419,618 $50,420 1.77%
FY14 16.805 -2.69%$3,036,012,368 $3,036 2.56%$50,051,578 $50,052 -0.73%
FY15 16.705 -0.60%$3,136,795,629 $3,137 3.32%$51,496,352 $51,496 2.89%
FY16 16.651 -0.32%$3,182,641,961 $3,183 1.46%$52,020,806 $52,021 1.02%
FY17 16.583 -0.41%$3,421,386,133 $3,421 7.50%$55,357,358 $55,357 6.41%
FY18 16.333 -1.51%$3,542,852,278 $3,543 3.55%$56,525,799 $56,526 2.11%
FY19 16.183 -0.92%$3,745,477,705 $3,745 5.72%$59,173,825 $59,174 4.68%
FY20 15.833 -2.16%$3,923,114,214 $3,923 4.74%60,296,253$ $60,296 1.90%
FY21 15.773 -0.38%$4,258,178,148 $4,258 8.54%65,849,136$ $65,849 9.21%
FY22 15.673 -1.01%4,396,149,689$ $4,396 3.24%66,525,928$ $66,526 10.33%
FY23 15.633 -0.26%4,375,956,427$ $4,376 -0.46%66,474,472$ $66,474 -0.08%
FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23
Tax Value (millions)$2,960 $3,036 $3,137 $3,183 $3,421 $3,543 $3,745 $3,923 $4,258 $4,396 $4,376
Val % Change 3.93%2.56%3.32%1.46%7.50%3.55%5.72%4.74%8.54%3.24%-0.46%
Ptax Rate 17.269 16.805 16.705 16.651 16.583 16.333 16.183 15.833 15.773 15.673 15.633
Rate % Change -3.21%-2.69%-0.60%-0.32%-0.41%-1.51%-0.92%-2.16%-0.38%-1.01%-0.26%
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16
16.5
17
17.5
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$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
$4,500
$5,000
Taxable Value (in millions)Property Tax Rate vs. Valuations
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City of Iowa City
FY2023 Budget
At-a-Glance
July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
The budget is one of the most important documents the City prepares because it
identifies what services are provided and how they are financed. This Budget At-a-Glance
document summarizes the City’s budgeting methods, highlights revenues and expenses
for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY2023) and provides an outlook for future years.
Preparation of the City budget was guided by the City’s primary financial goals:
1
Dedicate resources towards
advancing City Council’s Strategic
Plan priorities and adopted
Master Plans
2
Seek fiscal stability and maintenance
of service levels through competing
financial pressures of the COVID-19
pandemic, the phase out of the
property tax backfill, and the final
years of the phased 2013 tax reform
3
Support households and
businesses through the pandemic’s
impact with stable utility rates,
fees, and continued efforts to
lower the City’s tax rate
Fiscal Year 2023
Budget Summary
►Priorities determined by Strategic Plan
►Budget guided by clear financial goals
►Focused on a sustainable, multi-year
financial model
►Adopted property tax levy rate, $15.63
per $1,000 of taxable value
• Rate decrease of $.04 from FY2022
• Eleventh consecutive rate
decrease
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1Strategic Priorities and the Budget
The Fiscal Year 2023 budget was prepared with the strategic and master plans serving as a guide. The City
recognizes the shared relationship between funding decisions and the organization’s prioritized plan.
The Council’s Strategic Plan, updated every two years, intends to foster a more Inclusive, Just and Sustainable
Iowa City by prioritizing the physical, mental and economic well-being of all residents.
The current Strategic Plan is available at icgov.org/StrategicPlan.
Community Input
This budget was developed based on feedback
collected throughout the year from regular
planning and engagement efforts, City
Council listening posts, City board and
commission recommendations, and direct
input from stakeholders and residents to City
Council and staff. This budget incorporates
diverse priorities while adhering to
financial best practices and planning for
long-term community needs.
In 2017, the City adopted the Parks Master Plan and the Bicycle Master Plan. Each of these documents were developed
through significant analysis and extensive community engagement. The identified Plan actions directly inform the Budget
and Capital Plan priorities. Master Plan progress is regularly shared in the Strategic Plan Report.
icgov.org/ParksRecMasterPlan | icgov.org/Project/Iowa-City-Bicycle-Master-Plan
FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022 FY2023
Ptax calculation:
Property Taxes #VALUE!$814 $833 $866 $876 888$ 909$ 928$ 922$ 930$ 900$ 901$ 869$ 884$ 846$ Rollback rate:0.541302
$100,000 home Levy rate:15.63305
Water-- 800 cubic feet $328 $328 $328 $328 $328 $328 $344 $362 $362 $362 $380 $399 $399 $419 $419
Sewer - 800 cubic feet $433 $433 $433 $433 $433 $433 $433 $433 $433 $433 $433 $433 $433 $433 $433
Refuse $174 $174 $186 $186 $186 $186 $191 $191 $191 $205 $229 $229 $240 $240 $276
Stormwater $24 $24 $24 $30 $36 $42 $42 $42 $54 $54 $54 $60 $60 $60 $60
Total #VALUE!$1,773 $1,804 $1,843 $1,859 $1,877 $1,919 $1,955 $1,962 $1,984 $1,996 $2,022 $2,001 $2,036 $2,034
Percent Change 1.7%2.2%0.9%0.9%2.3%1.9%0.3%1.1%0.6%1.3%-1.1%1.8%-0.1%
$169.68 $169.52 -$0.16
*FY18 refuse does not reflect new yard waste fee structure
FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022 FY2023
Property Taxes $922 $930 $900 $901 $869 $884 $846
Stormwater $54 $54 $54 $60 $60 $60 $60
Refuse $191 $205 $229 $229 $240 $240 $276
Sewer - 800 cubic feet $433 $433 $433 $433 $433 $433 $433
Water-- 800 cubic feet $362 $362 $380 $399 $399 $419 $419
Total $1,962 $1,984 $1,996 $2,022 $2,001 $2,036 $2,034
Percent Change 0.3%1.1%0.6%1.3%-1.1%1.8%-0.1%
-$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
Annual Financial Impact to Residential Households
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Continued Response to 2013 Property Tax Reforms
Several State property tax reform measures continue to increase pressure on the City’s budget:
►Reduced taxability in multi-residential property will be continue to be phased in through 2024 with an
estimated $146 million loss in multi-residential taxable value in Fiscal Year 2023. The City does not receive
reimbursement (backfill) from the State for this lost revenue.
►Beginning in 2023, commercial and industrial property tax backfill payments (which have historically
totaled $1.5 million annually) will be phased out over a five-year period.
►Despite an increase in assessed value, the City anticipates zero growth in taxable valuations in the coming
fiscal year, driven by the the lowest multi-family and residential rollback rates since Fiscal Year 2014.
►Ongoing financial impacts caused by COVID-19 include continued lags in revenue for some City services
and higher cost of goods, services, and labor.
►Iowa City has taken steps to manage the impacts of tax reform, but maintaining service levels will require
continued prudence over the next several years.3
Maintaining a Moderate Tax and
Fee Environment for Residents
and Businesses
Sharp increases in property taxes or fees for services can
have a significant impact on families’ monthly budgets.
We pursue efficient service delivery, review fees annually,
and maintain adequate reserves in order to avoid severe,
immediate impacts to residents’ household finances.
Maintaining a stable environment for the controllable
costs of doing business in our community helps to create
an atmosphere conducive to business development
and expansion. In FY2023, the Refuse rate includes a $3
monthly fee increase ($1.50 for Yard Waste, $0.50 for
Recycling, and $1 for Refuse) to support the heightened
demand and costs of these services.*Property taxes based on house value of $100,000
**FY18 refuse does not reflect new yard waste fee structure
General Fund Revenues & Other Financing Sources
excludes transfers
General Fund Expenditures by Category
excludes transfers
Property Taxes
69%
Other City Taxes
5%
Licenses & Permits
4%
Use of Money &
Property
1%
Intergovernmental
7%
Charges for Fees
& Services
2%Miscellaneous
11%
Other Financing
Sources
1%
FY2023 Revenues & Other Financing Sources
excludes transfers
Chart #3 – General Fund Revenues & Other Financing Sources
Chart #4 – General Fund Expenditures by Category
Property Taxes
69%Other City Taxes
4%
Licenses & Permits
4%
Use of Money &
Property
2%
Intergovernmental
7%
Charges for Fees &
Services
2%Miscellaneous
11%
Other Financing Sources1%FY2020 Revenues & Other Financing Sources excludes transfers
Personnel
75%
Services
18%
Contingency
1%
Supplies
3%
Capital Outlay
3%
General Fund Expenditures by Category
excludes transfers
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General Fund Highlights
The General Fund is the City’s primary operating fund and
represents approximately one-third of the total budget.
A breakdown of revenue sources is provided in the chart
to the right.
On the expense side, General Fund operations largely
consist of personnel expenses. In the FY2023 budget, 75%
of General Fund expenditures are personnel related.
A breakdown of expenditures by category is provided in
the chart below.
General Fund activities include the following
departments and activities:
City Council
City Clerk
City Attorney
City Manager
Finance
Police
Fire
Neighborhood & Development Services
Parks & Recreation
Library
Senior Center
Public Works
Transportation Services
Administration
The General Fund FY2023 budget also incorporates new programs and initiatives intended to address the City
Council’s strategic plan priorities, including those that meet sustainability, inclusivity, and social justice goals.
Items of note include:
►$1 million for the Affordable Housing Fund
►Use of Emergency Levy to fund Climate Action Plan
implementation including energy efficiency facility
improvements, business incentives, and $60,000 in
community grants
►Continued micro-loan resources and funding for small
businesses and a new committment of $25,000 set
aside for BIPOC business growth and entrepreneurship
►Increase of the Racial Equity Grant Program to
$100,000
►Accessibility improvements including sidewalk and
curb ramp improvements, City park and facility
improvements, closed captioning technology, and
sponsorship for the annual ADA Celebration
►Additional $35,000 to expand the community’s crisis
response efforts
►3% increase to annual Aid to Agencies program
(bringing the total to $100,000 for FY2023)
►5% increase to the Aid to Agencies Grant Program
►Funding to provide fair housing testing and training
in compliance with federal, state, and local
discrimination laws
►Diverse arts, culture, and recreation opportunities
including sponsorship funding for community events
such as Juneteenth and MLK Day celebrations
►Addition of an outreach budget for the Community
Police Review Board
*Budgeted and projected amounts
FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 *FY22 *FY23 *FY24
GO Bonds Outstanding $61.21 $67.08 $62.00 $57.88 $66.85 $66.95 $67.40 $68.2 $66.7 $65.8 $65.3 $67.1
Percent of Total Valuation 1.33%1.44%1.28%1.17%1.25%1.22%1.14%1.11%0.97%0.94%0.90%0.91%
0.00%
0.20%
0.40%
0.60%
0.80%
1.00%
1.20%
1.40%
1.60%
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$30.00
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Millions of Dollars ($)General Bonded Debt Outstanding
and Percent of Total Valuation
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Debt Service Fund Highlights
A reduction in the debt service levy means Iowa City spends
less on interest payments and more on providing services
to the community.
Communities who adhere to responsible debt policy and
have limited debt are attractive to ratings agencies like
Moody’s. A good bond rating, like Iowa City’s Aaa rating,
makes it easier to borrow at lower rates of interest,
ultimately saving thousands or millions of taxpayer dollars
over the life of a bond.
At the end of FY2023, the City’s outstanding debt is
projected to be $65 million. This equates to 0.90% of total
valuations, well below the State of Iowa threshold.
►The State of Iowa gives cities the authority to establish
a debt service fund and levy taxes to pay for principal
and interest on general obligation bonds issued by
their city.
►Iowa City’s debt service levy remains unchanged from
the prior fiscal year.
►Total outstanding debt is trending downward - FY2023
anticipates a decrease of $1.4 million from FY2021 in
total outstanding debt by year end.
►Future general obligation bond issues, including 2% for
bond issuance costs, are estimated at $10.3 million for
both FY2023 and FY2024.
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Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP) Highlights
Many of the CIP projects planned are in response to
feedback from residents desiring more funding for
road improvements and transportation needs. The
five-year program continues to reflect the City Council’s
priorities established in previous fiscal years, including
implementation of master plans. Summaries of the Parks
and Bicycle Master Plan projects are provided on the
following pages. Examples of other significant projects
planned for the coming calendar years include:
2022
►Chadek Green Park improvements
►Court Hill Park improvements
►North Westminster Storm Sewer
►Parking ramp automated equipment
►Senior Center exterior improvements
►Whispering Meadows Ecological Restoration
►Rochester Avenue reconstruction (First Ave to
Ralston Creek)
►Fairchild Street Reconstruction
2023
►Kiwanis Park improvements
►Gilbert Street Bridge replacement
►Hunter’s Run Park improvements
►Willow Creek Trail replacement
►Landfill Cell development
►Dubuque Street reconstruction
►Iowa Avenue Bridge rehabilitation
►Riverside Dr. pedestrian bridge rehab
►Wastewater Digester Complex rehab
►Rohret South Sewer expansion
2024
►Equipment Maintenance building replacement
►Palisades or Stone Bridge Park
►Lower City Park shelters & restroom
►Terrell Mill Skate Park redevelopment
►College Green Playground Replacement
►River Street Storm Sewer improvements
►Court Street Reconstruction
►Fire Apparatus Replacement
2025
►City Park pool replacement
►Senior Center interior improvements
►Dodge Street reconstruction
►Park Road reconstruction
►North Gilbert Street reconstruction
►Airport Apron Expansion
►Upper City Park improvements
►Hickory Hill Park shelters and restrooms
2026
►Library furnishings replacement
►Highway 6 trail extension
►Taft Avenue reconstruction
►Napoleon Park softball field renovation
►Melrose Water Main
►N. Market Square playground
►S. Dubuque St. reconstruction
►Market & Jefferson two-way conversion
*Although projects are planned to begin in the listed year,
many will span multiple years
$47,356,220 Capital Budget
FY2023
$205,848,950 Five-year Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP)
2022-2026
For more information about the Iowa City budget, including full budget and
historical budget documents, visit icgov.org/Budget
How is the Annual City Budget Developed?
Iowa City’s financial planning and budget cycle takes nearly a full year to complete. Although the
activities below focus specifically on the budget development, the community has a continued
role in this process through their involvement in City programs and plan creation. Feedback and
comments received from our community throughout the year directly shape the budget requests
submitted by departments and elected officials. See below for a summary of how the City budget
is created and adopted.
Month Activity
August ►City Council holds an initial work session to discuss budget goals and identify major initiatives, projects,
or programs that they would like to see in the next year’s budget
►All City divisions review performance measures and goals as well as their alignment with the City
Council’s Strategic Plan
September ►Capital Improvement Program (CIP) needs, such as road, park, and water system improvements, are
assessed and submitted by all City Departments
October ►A Capital Improvement Program review committee evaluates and amends the CIP projects submitted in
September and produces a preliminary and final Five-Year CIP proposal
►Departments review fiscal policies and priorities, instruct staff on budget prep, and begin submitting
amendments for the present fiscal year along with budget requests for the next fiscal year
November ►City budget team meets with each department to discuss their fiscal year requests, prior year revised
budgets, performance measures, and goals
►Finance Department reviews and updates long range City financial plans, identifies significant budget
issues and prepares summaries
December ►Budget team finalizes department fiscal year budget requests, current fiscal year revised budgets, Five-
Year CIP, division goals and performance measures, and long range financial plans
►A preliminary City budget document including the Three-Year Financial Plan, Five-Year CIP, and division
goals and performance measures is distributed to City Council and the public for review
January ►City Manager and all departments present City Council and the public an overview on budget process,
the fiscal environment, and the proposed budget and Capital Improvement Program
February ►City budget is made available for public review online and in-person at City Hall and the Iowa City Public Library
►A public hearing is held on the proposed maximum property tax levy for certain levies. Following public
hearings, City Council approves Maximum Property Tax Levy Resolution for certain levies.
March ►A public hearing is held on the proposed budget and the prior fiscal year’s revised budget
►Following public hearings, City Council approves financial documents
►By Iowa State law, the adopted budget and prior fiscal year revised budget must be certified with the
Johnson County Auditor by March 31
►City Council sets hearings for service fee and rate changes for the upcoming fiscal year, if any are
proposed in the approved budget
July ►New fiscal year begins annually on July 1
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Item Number: 7.
J uly 7, 2022
Press Rel ease: 988 Suicide & Crisis Hotlin e l aunches Ju l y 16, 2022
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Press Release: 988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline launches J uly 16, 2022
Item Number: 8.
J uly 7, 2022
2022 Bu ildin g Statistics - June
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2022 B uilding Statistics - J une
Item Number: 9.
J uly 7, 2022
Ad Hoc Truth & Recon ciliation Commission: Ju n e 16
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Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: J une 16
June 16, 2022
Draft Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Minutes
Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall
Commissioners present: Mohamed Traore, Amel Ali, Chastity Dillard (via Zoom), Clif Johnson, Eric
Harris, Sikowis (Christine Nobiss) (via Zoom), Daphney Daniel (via Zoom), Kevo Rivera.
Commissioners not present: Wangui Gathua.
Staff present: Stefanie Bowers.
Recommendations to City Council: No.
Meeting called to order: 7:03.
Reading of Land Acknowledgement: Ali read the Land Acknowledgement.
Approval of Minutes from June 2, 2022: Ali moved, and Rivera seconded. Motion passed 8-0.
Public Comment of Items not on the Agenda: No.
Discussion on a proclamation led by Commissioner Nobiss for Missing & Murdered Indigenous
Women led by Commissioner Nobiss: Nobiss has requested a copy of the proclamation created
by Sioux City. That proclamation and next steps will be presented to the TRC in the near future.
Next steps for the Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission including a visit by Think Peace:
David Ragland and Eduardo Gonzalez from Think Peace will be visiting Iowa City in early July. As a
part of that visit they will hold a work session with the TRC and also attend the Diversity Market
on Saturday, July 9. They will discuss the truth and reconciliation process with Commissioners
based upon their first hand experiences in this line of work.
Staff will send out the original proposal submitted by Kearns and West back in 2021 when the TRC
solicited RFPs. It has still not been decided how the TRC will move forward on selecting a
facilitator. It is possible that those organizations under the most recent Kearns and West proposal
(May 2022) may opt to work alongside Kearns and West and not under them. If this route is
pursued those organizations will submit their own independent proposals.
Commission Announcements: Ali reported that the TRC now has a video camera available for
their use. Ali also reminded everyone of the Diversity Markets being held each Saturday. Harris
also encouraged others to come check out the Markets. Harris noted that Juneteenth and
Father’s Day fall on the same date this year and that activities for Juneteenth are being held at
Wetherby Park and at Mercer Park. Johnson mentioned that ICOR Boxing will be holding an
unveiling ceremony of the Muhammad Ali mural on June 25.
Sikowis announced that a Roe V. Wade rally will be held in Des Moines. The rally is being planned
by Great Plains Action Society. Rivera participated in a program sponsored by the University of
Iowa Center for Human Rights on the lynching of Michael Williams in Grinnel l, Iowa in 2020. The
program was recorded and Rivera will send the link out to staff to forward to Commissioners.
Traore spoke on the upcoming Juneteenth events being held in the Iowa City area.
Adjourned: 7:47.
City Board and Commission meetings are recorded and can be viewed in their entirety by
visiting this link.
AD HOC TRUTH & RECONCILIATION COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2022
(Meeting Date)
NAME
TERM
EXP.
1/20 2/3 2/17 3/3 3/17 4/7 5/5 5/19 6/2 6/16 7/7 7/21 8/4
Ali 6/22 P P P P P P P P P P
Daniel 6/22 A P A P P P P A A P
Dillard 6/22 P P A P P P P P P P
Gathua 6/22 P P P P P P P P P A
Johnson 6/22 P P P P P P P P P P
Harris 6/22 A P P P P P P P P P
Nobiss 6/22 A P A P A A A P P P
Rivera 6/22 P P P P P A A A P P
Traore 6/22 P P P A P P P P P P
KEY: P = Present
A = Absent
Item Number: 10.
J uly 7, 2022
Sen ior Cen ter Commission: Ju n e 16
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Senior Center Commission: J une 16