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CITY OF IOWA CITY March 7, 2024
Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
IP1. Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
Miscellaneous
IP2. Building Statistics: February 2024
IP3. Civil Service Examination: Mechanic III - Transit
Draft Minutes
IP4. Airport Commission: February 8
IPS. Airport Commission: March 4
IP6. Human Rights Commission: February 27
March 7, 2024 City of Iowa City
Item Number: IP1.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 7, 2024
Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
Attachments: Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
Subject to change
CITY OF IOWA CITY March 7,2024
Date Time Meeting Location
Tuesday, March 19,2024 4:00 PM City Conference Board Meeting City Hall,Emma J. Harvat Hall
Work Session 410 E.Washington Street
6:00 PM Formal Meeting
Tuesday,April 2,2024 4:00 PM Special Formal Meeting City Hall,Emma J. Harvat Hall
Work Session 410 E.Washington Street
6:00 PM Formal Meeting
Monday,April 15,2024 4:30 PM Joint Entities Meeting City Hall,Emma J. Harvat Hall
Hosted by the City of Iowa City 410 E.Washington Street
Tuesday,April 16,2024 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall,Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E.Washington Street
Tuesday, May 7,2024 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall,Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E.Washington Street
Tuesday, May 21,2024 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall,Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E.Washington Street
Tuesday,June 4,2024 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall,Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E.Washington Street
Tuesday,June 18,2024 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall,Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E.Washington Street
Monday,July 15,2024 4:30 PM Joint Entities Meeting TBD
Hosted by the City of North Liberty
Tuesday,July 16,2024 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall,Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E.Washington Street
Tuesday,August 6,2024 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall,Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E.Washington Street
Tuesday,August 20,2024 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall,Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E.Washington Street
Tuesday,September 3,2024 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall,Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E.Washington Street
Tuesday,September 17,2024 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall,Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E.Washington Street
Tuesday,October 1,2024 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall,Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E.Washington Street
Tuesday,October 15,2024 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall,Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E.Washington Street
Monday,October 21,2024 4:30 PM Joint Entities Meeting TBD
Hosted by the City of University Heights
Monday, November 4,2024 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall,Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E.Washington Street
Tuesday, November 19,2024 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall,Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E.Washington Street
Tuesday, December 10,2024 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall,Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E.Washington Street
Item Number: IP2.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 7, 2024
Building Statistics: February 2024
Attachments: Building Statistics: February 2024
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Item Number: IP3.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 7, 2024
Civil Service Examination: Mechanic III - Transit
Attachments: Civil Service Examination: Mechanic III - Transit
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
(319) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
March 1, 2024
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE Civil Service Entrance Examination — Mechanic III — Transit
Under the authority of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, I do hereby
certify the following named person(s) as eligible for the position of Mechanic III —
Transit.
Ryan Weber
Iowa City Civil Service Commission
Rick Wys , Chair
Item Number: IP4.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 7, 2024
Airport Commission: February 8
Attachments: Airport Commission: February 8
MINUTES DRAFT
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
February 08, 2023 —6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Judy Pfohl, Ryan Story, Hellecktra Orozco, Warren Bishop
Members Absent: Chris Lawrence
Staff Present: Michael Tharp, Jennifer Schwickerath
Others Present: Dick Blum, Nancee Blum, Carl Byers, Matt Wolford, Megan Petkewec
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
None
DETERMINE QUORUM
A quorum was determined at 6:00 pm and Orozco called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Pfohl moved to accept the minutes of January 18, 2024, seconded by Story. Motion carried 4-0
(Lawrence absent)
PUBLIC COMMENT - Tharp introduced Dick Blum to the Commission. Blum said that he was a
long time pilot and former member of the Airport Commission. Blum stated that he also spent
some time working with Carl Byers. Blum stated that while he was a member of the aviation
community he was also a member of an advisory commission tasked to promote aviation among
the state of Iowa. Blum stated they started the Iowa Aviation Fair which would be known as the
Fly Iowa. Blum stated that he volunteered to bring it to Iowa City. Blum described the effort to
organize the event and bring in supporters. Blum stated that he was donating the shirt he wore
during the event to the Airport Commission and presented the shirt to the Commission. Members
thanked Blum for the presentation and donation.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION /ACTION
a. Airport Construction Projects:
i. FAA grant projects
1. Runway 12130 Displaced Threshold/Relocation — Tharp stated
they had a meeting with the contractor planned for later in the month
and once they had a better idea of the construction schedule he
would share that with everyone. Bishop asked how many
contractors were involved in the project. Byers responded that there
4 or 5 companies involved.
2. Terminal Area Study — Tharp stated they were doing a little bit of
"back and forth"with comments from the FAA and getting the report
Airport Commission
February 8,2023
Page 2 of 4
updated. Bishop asked if that was a good sign. Tharp stated that
at least there were keeping it on the top of the pile.
3. Solar Power Project — Tharp stated that he had forwarded the
notice of funding award for the project and that he spent a couple of
days talking to reporters for stories. Tharp stated that they still
needed a special meeting on March 41 in order to set a public
hearing to be held at the regular meeting on the 141. Members
discussed the schedule and confirmed the special meeting would
work. Tharp stated he would let CMT know that's the date to be
ready for. Tharp also noted that he's had a number of contractors
that have reached out as well.
ii. Iowa DOT grant projects
1. FY23 Program
a. Terminal Building Improvements — Tharp stated that his
project was just waiting for consistent warm weather and the
contractor might be waiting for some final supplies. Orozco
asked about how it was being funded, to which Tharp replied
that it was being funded through a state grant.
b. Airport "Operations"
L Budget—Tharp stated he had the budget meetings with City Council. Tharp
noted that he had communicated with the group that there was some
concern with the plan to demolish the current terminal. Tharp stated that
there had been some follow up conversations and it appeared that those
concerns had been resolved and that the Council was anticipated to approve
the budget as had been presented by the City Manager.
ii. Management—Tharp noted that there was a item to enter executive session
for his annual evaluation, but it appeared that that would be deferred for a
month for everyone to have an opportunity to give comments to Orozco.
Tharp noted the Iowa Aviation Conference was coming up April 16 & 171
Tharp noted that there was budgeted dollars for others to attend if desired.
Tharp stated there was 1 day that was better scheduled for anyone else to
attend. Tharp stated that he could send agenda information to the group.
Members discussed attending with some noting they had been to other ones.
Orozco signaled interest in attending. Tharp stated that he was planning
some extended weekend in May and June.
iii. Events—Tharp stated they are starting to populate the calendar with events.
He stated the autocross group had reached out for dates, and that he would
be reaching out to Summer of the Arts and the EAA Chapter for Young
Eagles day soon.
c. FBO / Flight Training Reports
L Jet Air—Wolford stated there wasn't a lot on there end. Wolford noted that
they had a farmer with a snow thrower come in and help throw snow farther.
Wolford stated that after the snowstorms they had an entire side of the
runway that its lights were buried. Wolford stated that they had him move
snow from several areas around the airport. Wolford noted they had closed
the runways a couple of times when the weather was really bad.
d. Commission Members' Reports— none
e. Staff Report—none.
Airport Commission
February 8,2023
Page 3 of 4
Consider a motion to go into executive session under Section 21.5(1)(i) of the Iowa Code to
evaluate the professional competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring, performance or
discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that
individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. Motion to defer to March
meeting by Bishop, seconded Pfohl. Motion carried 4-0 (Lawrence absent)
f. Evaluation of Airport Manager
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING — Members set the next meeting for March 14th, 2024 at
6:OOpm. A special meeting is set for March 41 at 6pm.
ADJOURN
Story moved to adjourn, seconded by Bishop. Motion carried 4-0 (Lawrence absent). Meeting
adjourned at 6:36pm.
CHAIRPERSON DATE
Airport Commission
February 8,2023
Page 4 of 4
Airport Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2022-2023
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Warren 06/30/26
Bishop X X X X X X X X X X O/E X X O/E X
Scott Clair 06/30/23 X X X O/E O/E X/E O/E Not a member
Christopher 06/30/25
O/E X O/E X X X X X X X X X X X O/E
Lawrence
Hellecktra 06/30/24
Orozco X X/E O/E O/E O/E X X X X X X X X O/E X
Judy Pfohl 06/30/26 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Ryan Story 06/30/27 Not a member X O/E X O/E X X X X
Key:
X = Present
X/E = Present for Part of Meeting
O = Absent
O/E =Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time
X/S = Present for subcommittee meeting
O/S =Absent, not a member of the subcommittee
Item Number: IP5.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 7, 2024
Airport Commission: March 4
Attachments: Airport Commission: March 4
MINUTES DRAFT
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
March 4, 2024 — 6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Judy Pfohl, Chris Lawrence, Ryan Story, Hellecktra Orozco, Warren
Bishop
Members Absent:
Staff Present: Michael Tharp, Jennifer Schwickerath
Others Present: Travis Strait
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
None
DETERMINE QUORUM
A quorum was determined at 6:01 pm and Orozco called the meeting to order.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION /ACTION
a. Consider a resolution setting a public hearing on the plans, specifications, and
form of contract for the Construct Airside Ground Mount Solar Array project— Lawrence moved
resolution A24-04, seconded by Bishop. Motion carried 5-0
b. Consider a resolution setting a public hearing for a 5-year agreement with the
National Museum of the United States Air Force for the display of the F-86 jet. Lawrence moved
resolution A24-05, seconded by Bishop. Motion carried 5-0
ADJOURN
Lawrence moved to adjourn, seconded by Bishop. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 6:03
pm.
CHAIRPERSON DATE
Airport Commission
March 4,2024
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Airport Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2023-2024
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Warren 06/30/26
Bishop X X X X X X X X X O/E X X O/E X X
Scott Clair 06/30/23 X X O/E O/E X/E O/E Not a member
Christopher 06/30/25
X O/E X X X X X X X X X X X X
Lawrence
Hellecktra 06/30/24 X/ O/E O/E O/E X X X X X X X X O/E X X
Orozco E
Judy Pfohl 06/30/26 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Ryan Story 06/30/27 Not a member X O/E X O/E X X X X X
Key:
X = Present
X/E = Present for Part of Meeting
O = Absent
O/E =Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time
X/S = Present for subcommittee meeting
O/S =Absent, not a member of the subcommittee
Item Number: IP6.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 7, 2024
Human Rights Commission: February 27
Attachments: Human Rights Commission: February 27
Draft Minutes
Human Rights Commission
February 27,2024
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Commissioners present:Jahnavi Pandya, Doug Kollasch, Kelsey Paul Shantz, Elizabeth Mendez Shannon,
Viana Qaduora, Roger Lusala, Ahmed Ismail.
Commissioners on Zoom: None.
Commissioners absent:Sylvia Jons, Mark Pries.
Staff present:Stefanie Bowers,Sergeant Kevin Bailey.
Recommendation to City Council: No.
Meeting called to order:5:31 PM,
Native American Land Acknowledgement: Ismail read the Land Acknowledgement.
Presentation to outgoing commissioner Ahmed Ismail: Ismail will be moving for work therefore he will no
longer be able to hold his position on the commission.Ahmed received a plaque for his services.
Correspondence: Staff responded to an email from a commissioner out of West Des Moines.They would
like to collaborate with commissions across the state to spread awareness of civil rights.
Approval of January 23, 2024, meeting minutes: Paul Shantz moved, and Lusala seconded.The motion
passed 7-0.
Public comment of items not on the agenda: None.
Updates on Outreach and Engagement by the Police Department: Sergeant Bailey reviewed what he and
the engagement team did in February.Sergeant Bailey said they will be continuing lessons on financial aid
abuse of seniors as it is a popular program. Planning and preparation for summer activities continues.
Bailey summarized his experience with the incarcerated art program, his presentation at the University of
Iowa about Policing in America (defense perspective vs. policing perspective), daycare safety presentation,
and "Project Fun" and the turn out. Updates and feedback from the food bank drive, soul food dinner, and
immigrant Q&A were also covered. Bailey noted that officer involvement has improved across the force.
Bailey ended his update answering questions from the commission, including language barriers and what is
in store for future immigration conversations. Sergeant Bailey stated an increase in participation in these
conversations will require childcare,flexible scheduling, and possible recordings or emails to allow for
accessibility.
Trans Day of Visibility proclamation and event: It is stated and agreed that a Trans Day of Visibility event.
There is a draft of the proclamation started and it will be sent to staff to submit for the Mayor's
consideration. It is suggested that a program/event be planned for near the actual date of March 31.
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Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant: Grant applications are being evaluated at the time of this meeting.
A loose deadline for individual grant rankings is this Friday.
Commissioners discussed what the upcoming special meeting dedicated to reviewing the grant
applications and making a recommendation to City Council will look like,and staff reminded everyone to
bring their grant rubrics to have and use at that upcoming meeting.
Commission Committees:
Building Bridges (Paul Shantz, Kollasch, Pandya)
Breaking Bread (Dr. Liz, Qaduora)
Reciprocal Relationships(Lusala, Pries)
Ions will be able to select where she would like to serve between the Breaking Bread and Reciprocal
Relationships committees.
Efforts to avoid commission committees' participation declining throughout the year was discussed with a
suggestion to incorporate set roles,which would be represented as F.O.R.
• F: Facilitator-keep meeting on track, set agenda, define next steps.
• O: Organizer-provide date,time, location, and/or zoom link.
• R: Recorder-take notes, submit notes, report out after meetings.
These "roles" are flexible and can be changed around within the committees and by event. Commissioners
agreed this is a something to incorporate in future committee meetings.
Transgender Day of Visibility program coordination was assigned to the Building Bridges committee.
Announcements of commissioners:
• Ismail mentioned an Iowa City Foreign Relations Council democracy event that will be held
in the fall and suggested for commissioners to get involved.
• Pandya visited recently with the mobility director for the County and discussed transit-
related options available and the concerns within these options.
• Mendez-Shannon worked with junior high students and noted their interest in information
on how to budget.
• Kollasch attended a panel discussion with two Johnson County Supervisors to discuss the
Board of Regents' directives to the three state universities regarding DEI initiatives.
Kollasch also attended a University of Iowa DEI task force presentation discussing how to
work with new DEI rules/laws.
• Paul-Shantz attended a conference in Barcelona connecting leaders to global issues
including climate action.
• Qaduora provided an update on World Hijab Day and mentioned the upcoming
Community free meal on March 22 at the Coralville library and encouraged commission
members to attend.
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• Lusala attended the Black History Ball and stated it was a successful community event and
encouraged all commissioners to attend in the future.
Announcements of staff:Staff provided a summary of the anticipated March agenda for the commission.
1. Community members would like to talk to the commission about recommending to the City
Council to establish a transit commission.
2. Historians/consulting firm hired by the county to promote the renaming to Lulu Johnson to
make a presentation for the committee.
Adjourned:6:31 PM.
The meeting can be viewed at https://citvchannel4.com/video.html?series=Local°!2oGovernm--nt.
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