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City Council Information Packet
IP1. Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
Miscellaneous
October 6, 2022
IP2. Memo from City Clerk: Proposed Council Meeting Schedule, January -
December 2023
IP3. Memo from City Clerk: Listening Post Update
IP4. Flyer: 2022 ADA Celebration
Draft Minutes
IP5. Climate Action Commission: August 15
IP6. Historic Preservation Commission: September 8
IP7. Senior Center Commission: September 15
October 6, 2022
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Item Number: 1.
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Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
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Date
City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
Subject to change
Time
October 6, 2022
Meeting Location
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
6:00 PM
Work Session
Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Work Session
Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Work Session
Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Work Session
Formal Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Item Number: 2.
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Memo from City Clerk: Proposed Council Meeting Schedule, January -
December 2023
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Memo from City Clerk: Proposed Council Meeting Schedule, January - December 2023
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
i MEMORANDUM
DATE October 6, 2022
TO Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
RE: Proposed Council Meeting Schedule, January — December 2023
Below is a proposed meeting schedule (January through December) for discussion at your work
session on October 3. Please check your calendars and let me know if you'd like to make any
changes in the proposal.
Saturday, January 7, Budget Work Session, 8:00 AM Coptic Orthodox Christmas
Tuesday, January 10, Work Session, 4:00 PM
January 10, Formal 6:00 PM
Wednesday, January 11, Budget Work Session (CIP), 2:00 PM
Tuesday, January 24, Work Session, 4:00 PM
January 24, Formal 6:00 PM
Tuesday, February 7, Work Session, 4:00 PM
February 7, Formal, 6:00 PM
Tuesday, February 21, Work Session, 4:00 PM
February 21, Formal 6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 7, Work Session, 4:00 PM
March 7, Formal 6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 21, Work Session, 4:00 PM Ostara / Naw Ruz
March 21, Formal 6:00 PM
Tuesday, April 4, Work Session, 4:00 PM Mahavir Jayanti
April 4, Formal, 6:00 PM
Tuesday, April 18, Work Session, 4:00 PM Holocaust Remembrance Day
April 18, Formal 6:00 PM
Tuesday, May 2, Work Session, 4:00 PM
May 2, Formal, 6:00 PM
Tuesday, May 16, Work Session, 4:00 PM
May 16, Formal 6:00 PM
Tuesday, June 6, Work Session, 4:00 PM
June 6, Formal 6:00 PM
Tuesday, June 20, Work Session, 4:00 PM
June 20, Formal 6:00 PM
Tuesday, July 11, Work Session, 4:00 PM
July 11, Formal 6:00 PM
Tuesday. August 1, Work Session, 4:00 PM Lughnasadh
August 1, Formal 6:00 PM
Tuesday, August 15, Work Session, 4:00 PM Feast of the Assumption
August 15, Formal 6:00 PM
Tuesday, September 5, Work Session, 4:00 PM Arbaeen
September 5, Formal 6:00 PM
Tuesday, September 19, Work Session, 4:00 PM
September 19, Formal 6:00 PM
Tuesday, October 3, Work Session, 4:00 PM (Primary election, if needed)
October 3, Formal 6:00 PM
Tuesday, October 17, Work Session, 4:00 PM September 29 to October 14 — Pitru Paksha
October 17, Formal 6:00 PM Birth of Baha'u'Ilah
Monday, November 6, Work Session, 4:00 PM
November 6, Formal 6:00 PM
Tuesday, November 21, Work Session, 4:00 PM
November 21, Formal 6:00 PM
Tuesday, December 12, Work Session, 4:00 PM December 7 to December 15 — Hanukkah
December 12, Formal 6:00 PM
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Item Number: 3.
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Memo from City Clerk: Listening Post Update
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MEMORANDUM
Date: October 11, 2022
To: Mayor and City Council Members
From: Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Listening Post Update
In 2022 the following listening posts were held:
• Monday, January 31, 6:00 — 7:30 p.m., via Zoom meeting platform (Counselor Bergus
and Councilor Harmsen)
• Saturday, May 21, Public Works Facility Open House (Mayor Teague, Mayor Pro Tem
Alter and Councilor Taylor)
No additional dates are currently scheduled. Suggested quarterly posts are February, May,
August, and November. Suggested sites include:
o ZOOM meeting platform
o The Center
o Uptown Bill's
o Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Center, 2651 Roberts Road
o Farmer's Market (Saturdays, May - October)
o Party in the Park (June — August)
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October 6, 2022
Flyer: 2022 ADA Celebration
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Item Number: 4.
Celebrating 32 years
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Item Number: 5.
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Climate Action Commission: August 15
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Climate Action Commission: August 15
MINUTES PRELIMINARY
IOWA CITY CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSION
AUGUST 15, 2022 —3:30 PM — FORMAL MEETING
EMMA J. HARVART HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
John Fraser, Stratis Giannakouros, Ben Grimm, Clarity Guerra,
Kasey Hutchinson, Matt Krieger, Becky Soglin, Jesse Leckband,
Michal Eynon -Lynch, Gabriel Sturdevant, Matt Walter
Sarah Gardner, Megan Hill
Nancy Bird, Cheryl Miller, Scott Spak, Craig Moser
CALL TO ORDER:
Soglin called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF JUNE 6, 2022 MINUTES:
Fraser moved to approve the minutes from June 6, 2022.
Krieger seconded the motion, a vote was taken, and the motion passed 11-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Nancy Bird (Iowa City Downtown District) shared information about the Downtown District's
ideas for a green alley pilot project. The alley behind Studio 13 alley could showcase
environmentally sustainable practices in the City, as permeable pavement can reduce flooding
and reduce the heat island effect.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Action Items from last meeting:
• Questions received regarding the 24/7 Initiative were responded to by IEC and will be
included in the September agenda packet.
• The initiative for Commission members to connect with community-based organizations
(CBOs) is ongoing until the end of the year, and staff continue to provide support.
• Bissell is awaiting some responses to schedule the insulation working group's initial
meeting.
Upcoming events:
• Staff noted two events that had occurred earlier that day (Aug. 15), the Small Business
Sustainability Focus Group and a "Speaking of..." discussion on Greenwashing.
• A Transit Tour was scheduled for August 17 and staff reminded any interested
Commissioners were welcome to attend.
Climate Action Commission
August 15, 2022
Page 2 of 4
Working Group Updates:
• Solar Prioritization (Giannakouros, Krieger, Soglin, Sturdevant) — Discussion of the
memo was held for later in the meeting under unfinished business.
■ Insulation Grant Program (Guerra, Fraser, Leckband) — Staff noted they were waiting to
hear back from some working group members in order to set a time for the initial
meeting.
Community Based Organization outreach:
• Soglin contacted the Black Voices Project and met with Kevin Saunders of the NAACP.
• Eynon -Lynch met with Angie Jordan from the South District Neighborhood and will be
attending the next District Neighborhood meeting.
• Guerra is awaiting a response from LULAC.
• Krieger reported no updates from the HBA at this time.
• Giannakouros has been traveling and unable to connect with his group.
■ No report from Fraser on Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Solar Prioritization memo to Council
• Soglin gave some background. The Iowa City Solar 2035 report is a collaborative
study by Johnson Clean Energy District that was commissioned by the City and was
issued in January 2022.
• The Solar Prioritization Working Group met three times, discussed what was in the
report and what to prioritize, and made three recommendations. Soglin noted the
nature of this report as a study means it is something that can be revisited. The
current set of recommendations focus on the near term.
• First recommendation is to make sure that the City's zoning code is updated to better
support solar. This process has already begun. Second recommendation is to have
an educational component added to solar projects that the municipality might either
own or partner on. Third recommendation is the continuation of conversations with
the primary energy provider in the area (MidAmerican) about solar and possible
battery projects.
• Soglin noted an intention to revise the title of the memo and add some sentences to
the introduction, to make clear the near-term intent of these recommendations.
• Giannakouros noted when the working group had solar prioritization conversations in
the spring, it was not in anticipation of the Inflation Reduction Act being passed. Now
the policy landscape has shifted.
• Soglin opened the discussion to the public.
• Cheryl Miller (Board member of the Johnson Clean Energy District) expressed
disappointment that the set of recommendations doesn't convey a larger vision for
solar. It doesn't mention community -hosted distributed generation and storage
projects such as a joint utility/community solar project to replace the thwarted
Waterworks Park utility -owned project.
• Scott Spak (Associate Professor of Planning and Public Affairs and lead author on
the research phase of the report) noted changes in the policy landscape that are
going to require the City to respond. Spak encouraged development of a pilot project
to help figure out a strategy for existing buildings, businesses, and operations.
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August 15, 2022
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• Giannakouros summarized some of the working group's discussion around the report
and its recommendations. He described the group's reasons for prioritizing the
zoning code and continued conversation with MidAmerican about projects like a
community solar garden (Cedar Rapids' project with Alliant can serve as a model).
• Krieger noted differing definitions of resilience hubs, i.e. physical sites vs.
community -building among residents. He described how the City's demand -reducing
initiatives such as the weatherization grant program and decarbonization efforts are
paired with what MidAmerican is doing on the utility -scale production side.
• Eynon -Lynch posited that the memo should capture a vision of future hopes; JCED's
collaboration on it may be helpful.
• Soglin noted that this process has been collaborative, but there are concerns about
continuing to have more back -and -forth about the memo, since the study came out in
January and ultimately it's the Council's role to decide.
• Gardner noted that it would be unusual for a group that produced a study to also be
involved in creating a memo in response to that study.
• Craig Moser (Board member of the Johnson Clean Energy District) expressed
concern that the memo's tone downplays the importance and significance of the
study results. He encouraged the Commission to take a more assertive approach.
• Giannakouros referenced a new study that shows how distributed energy resources
can optimize the ability of utilities to deploy centralized solar.
• Cheryl Miller reiterated her wish that the memo should mention distributed
generation and storage and show a 10 -year proposed vision.
• Soglin proposed that the working group meet again. As a conclusion to today's
discussion, the commissioners could vote to support whatever changes the working
group makes and to trust they get into this memo what's being discussed.
Alternatively, the working group could make changes and bring it back to the
Commission, which would not be until October because September has a full
agenda.
• Gardner clarified two paths for the working group. They could revise the tone of the
memo which, as an adjustment of wording rather than change of substance, could
then be sent on to Council. Or they can revise the projects or priorities of the memo,
which would require more deliberation, and possibly cause a delay on the projects
already proposed. Gardner noted if there are no objections to the projects that are
outlined as priorities, the conversations on community solar development and
partnerships could continue separately.
• Leckband described MidAmerican's utility scale solar installation operating in Hills as
an example of the utility's continued interest in solar projects.
• Giannakouros made the motion that the memo would be lightly revised for tone by
the working group and then sent on to Council without coming back to the
Commission. A final copy would be in the next agenda packet.
• Walter seconded the motion.
• Some discussion ensued about the memo's capacity to address the concerns of the
public who spoke.
• A vote was taken and the motion passed 11-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
• Income -Qualified Energy Efficiency Grant Program: heat pump pilot (deferred to
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next meeting due to time)
RECAP OF ACTIONABLE ITEMS FOR COMMISSION. WORKING GROUPS, AND STAFF:
Next meeting will be Monday, Sept. 12, 3:30-5 p.m., in Emma J. Harvat Hall
• Solar Prioritizing Working Group will reconvene to make final edits to the memo
before sending it on to Council.
ADJOURNMENT:
Giannakouros moved to adjourn, Leckband seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the
motion passed 11-0.
NAME
CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSIONATTENDANCE RECORD
2022
TERM EXP.
Michal Eynon -
12/31/2024
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N
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N
O
N
N
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N
O
N
N
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N
O
N
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NM X
X
X
X
X NM
X
John Fraser
12/31/2024
X
O/E
X
NM
X
X
X
X
X
X
NM
X
Stratis
Giannakouros
UI Rep
X
X
X
NM
X
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
NM
X
Clarity Guerra
12/31/2022
--
--
--
NM
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
NM
X
Ben Grimm
10/31/2023
X
X
X
NM
O/E
X
X
O/E
X
X
NM
X
Grace
Holbrook*
12/31/2021
O/E
O/E
O/E
NM
--
—
--
--
--
--
NM
—
Megan Hill"
12/31/2022
X
X
X
NM
X
X
X
X
X
—
NM
--
Kasey
Hutchinson
12/31/2022
X
X
X
NM
X
X
X
X
X
X
NM
X
Matt Krieger
12/31/2023
X
X
X
NM
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
NM
X
Jesse
Leckband
MidAmerican
Rep
X
X
O/E
NM
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
NM
X
Becky Soglin
12/31/2022
X
X
X
NM
X
X
X
X
X
X
NM
X
Gabe
Sturdevant
12/31/2024
—
--
--
NM
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
NM
X
Eric Tate*
12/31/2021
X
X
X
NM
—
--
--
--
—
--
NM
—
Matt Walter
12/31/2023
--
--
--
NM
--
—
-
—
—
--
NM
X
KEY:
X = Present
0 = Absent
0/E = Absent/Excused
NM= No
Meeting
* No longer on Commission
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Item Number: 6.
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Historic Preservation Commission: September 8
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Historic Preservation Commission: September 8
MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
September 8, 2022
EMMA HARVAT HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT:
PRELIMINARY
Margaret Beck, Kevin Boyd, Carl Brown, Cole Eckhardt, Jordan
Sellergren, Noah Stork, Deanna Thomann, Christiana Welu-
Reynolds
MEMBERS ABSENT. Kevin Larson, Nicole Villanueva, Frank Wagner
STAFF PRESENT: Jessica Bristow
OTHERS PRESENT: Amy Kretkowski, Sharon DeGraw, Ritu Jain, Brad Pouleson
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (become effective only after separate Council action)
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Boyd called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Kretkowski began by asking the Commission for their support to preserve City Park Pool. She
presented a brief history of the pool, including that it was built in the 1940s after a child drowned
in the Iowa River. The community rallied by building the pool in City Park and making sure that
everyone had the opportunity to learn how to swim. She spoke about the historic nature and
character of the pool, and residents' desire to keep it.
She is unsure when the City Council will vote on this matter but thinks it will occur soon. Parks
and Recreation is moving forward on a plan to demolish the pool and will continue unless City
Council intervenes. She added that the pool is leaking 30,000 gallons a day, but the cause has
not been determined. She is advocating for an evaluation and rehabilitation of the current pool
instead of new construction.
Boyd reminded everyone that the Commission can listen to public comment but cannot engage
in a discussion since it is not on the agenda.
Former HPC commissioner DeGraw also spoke in support of the pool rehabilitation over new
construction. She thinks it is a historic setting that should be preserved. She suggested that
HPC could ask City Council to have Parks and Recreation fund an analysis before moving
forward on a new design.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS:
829 Kirkwood Avenue
This is a historic landmark located at the corner of Kirkwood and Keokuk. This request is for
demolition of the current garage and replacement with new construction. Bristow presented a
summary of the house and property in current state and a review of roof types.
The proposed site plan shows a 2 -car garage off the alley with double overhead doors with an
additional overhead door on the Keokuk -facing side. The overhead doors will be carriage style
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
September 8, 2022
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and the siding will be smooth cement board. This proposal calls for cement board trim, which
would need Commission approval.
The homeowners stated that the current garage is barely big enough for one car and walnuts
from trees are cracking their windshields, so they need protection.
MOTION:
Beck moved to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 829 Kirkwood Avenue
as presented in the staff report with the following conditions:
• The passage door is revised to a half -lite door with panels below
• The soffits and trim are revised with wood
Thomann seconded the motion. The motion was discussed.
AMENDED MOTION:
Beck moved to amend her motion to exclude the second condition regarding soffit and trim and
Thomann seconded.
The motion carried on a vote of 7-1 Stork opposed. (Larsen, Villanueva, Wagner absent).
CERTIFICATE OF NO MATERIAL EFFECT:
120 North Dodge Street
Removing a 1950s railing but keeping the handrail.
930 East College Street
This property has a front patio with a brick wall. Reconstructing the wall with the same bricks
and similar mortar.
404 East Jefferson
This is Saint Paul's church. They will be conducting a major rehabilitation of the stained-glass
windows. All the windows will be removed and sent to a studio for repair, then reglazed. A
protective material similar to a storm window will be applied to the exterior to protect it from the
elements.
MINOR REVIEWS:
Bristow explained staff -only reviews for the new commissioners. The commission approves a
type of project, and staff can approve future projects if they meet the conditions for staff
approval and any associated guidelines.
525 lova Avenue
New stoop and step replacement using wood instead of concrete.
619 Ronalds Street
Deteriorating roof will be replaced. The internal gutter work was previously approved.
823 Bowery Street
Homeowners received an approval to build a deck.
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INTERMEDIATE REVIEWS:
324 Fairchild Street
Staff and Chair approved a rear entry canopy to a previously approved project.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR AUGUST 11. 2022:
MOTION: Brown moved to approve the minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission's
August 11, 2022, meeting, as written. Stork seconded the motion. The motion carried on a
vote of 7-0, Eckhardt abstained (Larsen, Villanueva, Wagner absent).
COMMISSION DISCUSSION:
City Park Pool Discussion
Boyd asked if there was interest in adding an item to the October meeting agenda to discuss
City Park Pool. All agreed and they will call a special meeting if necessary.
Historic Preservation Awards:
Bristow described the plan for the awards presentation. There will be four paint awards, six
residential rehab awards, one new building, one commercial rehab, and PS1. Commissioners
volunteered and were assigned to presenter roles.
ADJOURNMENT:
Sellergren moved to adjourn the meeting. Reynolds seconded. The meeting was adjourned at
6:46 pm.
Minutes submitted by Kathy Fitzpatrick
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September 8, 2022
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD
2022-2023
NAME
TERM
EXP.
10/14
11/18 1 12/9
01/13
2/15
3/10 ,
4/14
5/12
6/9
7/14
8/11
9/8
BECK,
MARGARET
6/30/24
X
X
X
X
X
X'--
X
O/E
O/E
X
X
BOYD, KEVIN
6/30/23
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
BROWN,
CARL
6/30/23
O/E
O/E
X
O/E
O/E
X
X
O/E
X
X
O/E
X
DEGRAW,
SHARON
6/30/22
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
--
--
--
ECKHARDT,
COLE
6/30/24
—
--
--
--
--
-
-
-
--
-
X
KUENZLI,
CECILE
6/30/22
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
--
X
--
--
LARSON,
KEVIN
6/30/24
O/E
X
X
0
X
0
--
X
X
O/E
0
SELLERGREN,
JORDAN
6/30/22
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X O/E
O/E
X
STORK, NOAH
6/30/24
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
THOMANN,
DEANNA
6/30/23
X
O/E
O/E
X
X
O/E
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
VILLANUEVA,
NICOLE
6/30/25
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
-
X
X
O/E
WAGNER,
FRANK
6/30/23
X
X
X
X
X
X
--
X
X
X
X
O/E
WELD-
REYNOLDS,
CHRISTINA
6/30/25
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
X
X
X
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
September 8, 2022
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KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E= Absent/Excused
--- = Not a member
Item Number: 7.
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Senior Center Commission: September 15
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Senior Center Commission: September 15
Preliminary Minutes
September 15, 2022
MINUTES
SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
September 15, 2022
ASSEMBLY ROOM, IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
Members Present: Jeannie Beckman, Angela McConville, Paula Vaughan,
Linda Vogel
Members Absent: Doug Korty, Karen Page, Tasha Lard
Staff Present: LaTasha DeLoach, Kristin Kromray
Others Present: None
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by McConville at 4:04 PM.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE July 21, 2022 MEETING:
Motion: To accept the minutes from the July 21, 2022. Motion carried on a
vote of 4/0. BeckmanNogel
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW:
DeLoach reported the Senior Center will have a Welcome Back Breakfast on
October 3rd, commissioners are invited to attend. The pantry has been very
popular this fall, table to table comes once a week and brings fresh produce and
other perishable items. The Give Back Garden is also contributing weekly with
fresh produce. September is National Senior Center Month; the Senior Center is
having a membership drive in celebration. New and renewing members can
choose a free gift. Voices of Experience choir is starting for the first time since
the pandemic started.
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The historic renovation architect that the City has been working with to assess
the exterior has been looking more closely at some of the problem areas in
anticipation of construction to fix these issues.
The Senior Center will be collaborating with the University of Iowa's Public Policy
Center to create a community survey. This survey will gather people's opinion
and thoughts about the Senior Center remaining in the current location or
exploring the option of a different location.
Staff has been working with Easton Designs on a rebranding and marketing
campaign. The Senior Center's new logo will be unveiled at the Welcome Back
Breakfast.
McConville asked if the Senior Center has ever considered a no cost
membership. DeLoach said if a grant was available consistently then that could
be a consideration. She noted that membership revenue is about $60,000-70,000
that would need to be recovered.
Beckman asked if the Senior Center's name could be changed. DeLoach noted
that on legal documents the official name is simply Senior Center. While it would
be possible there would certainly be a process. DeLoach reiterated that from her
point of view calling the Senior Center the Iowa City Senior Center is more about
the location. It does not speak to who the Senior Center serves since many
members and recipients of services live outside of Iowa City and it is important to
reiterate that though marketing and outreach. Commissioners discussed a name
change. DeLoach noted Easton Design has given some good feedback and
options.
DeLoach invited commissioners to the Older Iowans Legislature annual meeting
on September 26th.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION:
McConville invited commissioners to come to the North Liberty event Neighbors
and Flavors in North Liberty on September 18th at 1 PM.
DeLoach went over the updated alcohol policy which includes clarification of
where alcohol can be consumed in the Senior Center.
Motion: To approve the Administrative Regulations for the Use of Alcohol
policy. Motion carried on a vote of 4/0. BeckmanNogel
McConville noted Tasha Lard has been appointed as a Senior Center
Commissioner.
Motion: To Adjourn.
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Preliminary Minutes
September 15, 2022
Senior Center Commission Attendance Record
Name
Term Expires
10/21/21
11/18/21
12/16/21
1/21/22
2/17/22
3/17/22
4/21/22
5/19/22
6/16/22
7/21/22
8/18/22
9/15/22
Jeannie Beckman
12/31/22
X
X
O/E
X
NM
X
X
NM
X
X
NM
X
Victoria (Susan)
Carroll
12/31/24
--
--
--
X
NM
X
--
--
--
--
--
--
Lorraine Dorfman
12/31/21
X
X
X
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
Susan
Eberly
12/31/23
O/E
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
Zach
Goldsmith
12/31/21
X
X
X
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
Douglas
Korty
12/31/24
--
--
--
O/E
NM
X
X
NM
X
O/E
NM
O/E
Tasha
Lard
12/31/24
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
O/E
Angela
McConville
12/31/24
X
X
X
X
NM
X
X
NM
X
X
NM
X
Karen
Page
12/31/23
--
--
--
--
--
X
O/E
NM
X
X
NM
O/E
Paula
Vaughan
12/31/22
X
X
X
X
NM
X
O/E
NM
X
X
NM
X
Linda
Vogel
12/31/23
X
X
O/E
X
NM
X
X
NM
X
O/E
NM
X
Key:
X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused NM = No meeting
-- = Not a member
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