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September 17, 2024
Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: August 15
Attachments: Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: August 15
August 15,2024
Approved Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)Minutes
Emma Harvat Hall, City Hall
Commissioners present: Amos Kiche, Cliff Johnson, Louis Tassinary, Lauren Merritt.
Commissioners on Zoom: Lubna Mohamed.
Commissioners not present: Chad Simmons, Chastity Dillard, Wangui Gathua, Kayla Rossi.
Staff present: Stefanie Bowers.
Recommendation to City Council:No.
Meeting called to order: 7:05 PM
Reading of Land Acknowledgement: Tassinary read the Land Acknowledgement.
Approval of minutes from August 1,2024: Johnson moved, and Kiche seconded. Motion passed
5-0.
Next steps for phase three and four including upcoming events and engagement: Johnson
commented on the success of the latest event(National Night Out)the commission participated in,
stating they were able to talk to community members and get people to sign up for more
information. Upcoming events (Summer Jam and Iowa Latino Festival) were discussed. It was
confirmed Johnson and Kiche would be attending the Latino Festival to represent the commission.
Tassinary and Kiche agreed to attend the Summer Jam event to represent the commission.
The commission was reminded by staff to reach out to Simmons regarding any ideas they have as
it relates to the documentary being made about the commission.
Kiche suggested the commission get Spanish translated version of the TRC brochure and sign for
the Latino Festival on the 24 of August. It was confirmed a summarized version of the
commission's name and general mission could be translated in time for the event, but more
detailed translated brochures will not be ready in time.
Announcements of commissioners: Kiche informed the commissioners that he and Mohamed
have arranged a meeting with community members Sunday, 8/18 at 3:00 at Java House where they
will have an open discussion with the Sudanese community on employment discrimination. All
commissioners were encouraged to attend.
Announcements of staff: None.
The meeting adjourned at 7:21 PM.
The full meeting video can be viewed at this link.
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Item Number: 4.b.
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COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
September 17, 2024
Climate Action Commission: August 5
Attachments: Climate Action Commission: August 5
MINUTES FINAL
IOWA CITY CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSION
AUGUST 5, 2024 —3:30 PM—FORMAL MEETING
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Fraser, Jamie Gade, Zach Haralson, Wim Murray, Michelle Sillman,
Angie Smith, Gabriel Sturdevant
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Anderson, Michal Eynon-Lynch, Ben Grimm, Brinda Shetty
STAFF PRESENT: Daniel Bissell, Sarah Gardner, Megan Hill, Diane Platte
OTHERS PRESENT: Blake Careo, Matisse Arnone, Dakota Thurston, Gabe Himan (Green
Iowa AmeriCorps)
CALL TO ORDER:
Sturdevant called the meeting to order at 3:32
APPROVAL OF JUNE 3, 2024 MINUTES:
Fraser moved to approve the minutes from June 3, 2024. Murray seconded the motion, a vote was
taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Action Items from last meeting (Staff):
• Commissioners are invited to listen to the upcoming City Council work session on Fare Free
metrics; staff will share a link to the recording following the session.
Upcoming Events:
• City Council work session: Fare Free update (Aug. 20,4 p.m.)
• Bus shelter mosaics design workshop (Aug. 7, 5:30-8:30 p.m.)
• Bus shelter mosaics deployment (Sept. 8)
• Energy Mini-Blitz (Aug. 10, 9 a.m.-noon)
• Climate Fest
o CoCoRaHS Training (Sept. 23, 4:30-6:00 p.m.)
o Fare Free Celebration (Sept. 24, 5-8 p.m.)
o Community Sing/Film Screening (Sept. 25, 6:00 p.m./7-8 p.m.)*
o Personal Electrification Plan (Sept. 26, 3-6 p.m.)
o Nonprofit Nerd Out(Sept. 27, 2-4 p.m.)*
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o EVs at the Market (Sept. 28, 7:30 a.m.— noon)
■ *Denotes events with opportunity for CAC host
• Other events in the community(Commissioners) -
o Gabe Hinam from Green Iowa AmeriCorps with Parks and Rec. invited commissioners to
Party in the Park this Thursday, 6:30-8 in North Market Square Park, for a Pedal Power
event that will encourage biking in the community.
UNFINISHED/ONGOING BUSINESS:
Visioning met rics/CPRG/Climate planning activities
• Gardner summarized the work on the regional plan being developed under the Climate Pollution
Reduction Grant (CPRG) process. She noted Iowa City's Accelerated Action Plan runs through
2025; it could be refreshed rather than overhauled. An enlarged section on Adaptation—or a
plan specifically targeting Adaptation -- may be appropriate, since our community has seen
climate impacts, such as extreme weather events increasing, sooner than anticipated.
• Gardner described the Environmental Management System (EMS),the system already used by
the City's landfill and recycling programs to track efforts and assign metrics toward continuous
improvement.The Commission could experiment with a pilot effort using a similar approach to
track progress toward a few priority climate action goals.The aim would be to determine if this
approach makes sense for climate action efforts, if it could be sustained through staff and
Commission efforts, or if it would make sense to request the help of a consultant to pursue full
implementation.
• Gardner proposed the following for the year ahead: identify some priority actions for an EMS
pilot and the corresponding objectives and measures, undertake a reprioritizaton/refresh of the
action items within the current CAAP/Accelerating Action Plan, explore the possibility of an
Adaptation Plan, and continue to monitor progress on the Regional Plan.
• Fraser offered support for a plan that adapts as needed, likening the process to a five-year plan
for a business or organization that changes more frequently than every five years.
• Sturdevant voiced support for input from commissioners and community members and
prioritizing these local ideas over an outside consultant.
• Gardner invited commissioners to take time before the next meeting to consider whether the
current Climate Action Plan allows Iowa City to do the work we need to be doing for the next
five years and whether an Adaptation Plan would be beneficial to the City.The Fare Free metrics
presentation and a possible future presentation on EMS metrics might guide the process of
developing climate action metrics.
• Fraser and Sturdevant emphasized the importance of"doing both at the same time:" keeping
tabs on the established plan and continually thinking on new additions.
Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
• Gade asked if the Electrification Incentive Program was the program in which the landlords
agree to accept Housing Choice vouchers in exchange for electrification and efficiency updates.
Gardner affirmed that was the case and provided some additional details on the program,which
now has six properties (three duplexes) participating.
o Sillman asked the age of the houses. Gardner knew one of the properties was at least 40
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years old.
o Haralson asked the locations of the houses. Gardner believed they were located on the
south side of Iowa City.
o Gade praised the program.
• Fraser noted how much demolition happens in Iowa City during the month of July. Gardner
offered information on a demolition debris recycling program that City Resource Management
staff recently visited.
• Gade asked about the new Climate Change Analysis requirement for new subdivisions under
Transportation. Gardner affirmed that the comp plan is being updated.
• Sturdevant asked for details about New City Facility Construction under Adaptation. Gardner
clarified that this refers to city-owned facilities. For example, when the new landfill facility is
constructed, the plan will ask whether there are adaptation principles that can be considered
(i.e. backup energy in the form of storage or a generator).
• Smith noted the recently submitted application for a Gold Level Bike-Friendly community and
expressed enthusiasm for the feedback that will result. Gardner shared a report about the
popularity of a social media post about the bike rack installation on Chauncey Parking Ramp.
• Sillman asked about grant funding for EV charging infrastructure in parks. Gardner shared a
grant proposal to bring solar-powered EV charging stations,which are not grid-tied, to City parks
was pursued by not funded.The effort ran aground in legalities: under Iowa code, if a device
both generates and sells electricity, it runs the risk of violating the legally protected monopoly
that a utility has in its service area. Iowa statutes also require collecting tax on charging for EVs.
Resolving these legal questions will be a necessary step for the next try on such grant
opportunities.
• Sturdevant asked about resilience hubs and Gardner noted that next month's meeting will
include a presentation about a resilience hub at Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County.
• Gade asked about the status of the Equity Review of Neighborhood and Population Outreach.
Gardner affirmed that it has been developed, and when it becomes publicly available,
commissioners will receive a copy.
• Sillman asked about 36%canopy coverage in the urban area. Gardner noted that the City's goal
is 40% canopy coverage.
• Haralson asked about HERS rating work and if there are further steps to be developed there.
Gardner clarified that the HERS rating would not be included in the MILS, but it is a certificate
that realtors can use to help sell the property. Making a HERS certificate standard practice
creates a helpful feedback loop. Haralson asked if there is a rating for buildings that are not new
construction. Gardner explained the PERIL rating is for existing construction.
o Sturdevant noted that builders working on remodeling projects might enjoy a similar
incentive as the HERS incentive.
RECAP:
Confirmation of next meeting time and location:
• Monday, September 9, 3:30-5 p.m., Emma J. Harvat Hall
Actionable items for commission,working groups, and staff:
• Staff will share with commissioners some updates on the Fare Free metrics discussion.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Sillman moved to adjourn, Fraser seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
Meeting adjourned at 4:50.
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CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2023-2024
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Ben Grimm 10/31/2023 O/E X X X X NM X O/E X X O/E O/E
Zach Haralson 12/31/2025 NM X X X X O/E X
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Michelle Sillman 12/31/20025 X X X X X NM O/E X X O/E X X
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Gabe Sturdevant 12/31/2024 X X X NM X X X X O/E X
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Community Police Review Board: August 20 [See Recommendation]
Attachments: Community Police Review Board: August 20 [See Recommendation]
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Date: September 11, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Connie McCurdy, Community Police Review Board Staff
Re: Recommendation from Community Police Review Board
At their August 20, 2024 meeting the Community Police Review Board made the following rec-
ommendation(s) to the City Council:
(1) Accept FY24 Annual Report.
Additional action (check one)
® No further action needed
❑ Board or Commission is requesting direction from City Council
❑ Agenda item will be prepared by staff for City Council action
Final/Approved
Community Police Review Board
Minutes -August 20, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Jensen called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Melissa Jensen, Ricky Downing, Jessica Hobart, Colette Atkins,
Saul Mekies
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jerri MacConnell, David Schwindt
STAFF PRESENT: Staff Connie McCurdy, Legal Counsel Patrick Ford
OTHERS PRESENT: Police Chief Dustin Liston
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
• Accept FY24 Annual Report.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Draft minutes of the meeting from July 09, 2024
• Chief Liston handed out his annual report to the board members
Motioned by Atkins, seconded by Downing to adopt the consent calendar as amended.
Motion carried 5/0, MacConnell and Schwindt were absent.
NEW BUSINESS:
■ Community Forum Discussion: Jensen mentioned that the forums are conducted annually, and
the last one was October 3, 2023. Jensen asked the other board members if they wanted to
hold the meeting at the ICPL like the previous year. Downing said that the start time of the
community forum from the previous year was 5:30 p.m. Jensen noted that the forum is set up
like a regular meeting, and that it's in the ordinance that the board will conduct a community
forum, but the ordinance does not specify how the board must run it. Jensen said that she feels
there is a stiffness to the meeting because the board members sit at the table with microphones
in front of them, which can be intimidating to the public. Downing noted that those from the
public who want to speak must sign a paper before they can speak. Atkins asked what the
purpose of the forum is, and Jensen replied saying that it's a time for the public to come and
learn about the board and what it does. Mekies pointed out that most of the questions asked at
the forum are for the Police Chief and not the Board. Legal Counsel Ford read to the Board
members what is stated in the ordinance regarding the purpose of the community forum. Hobart
expressed a desire to present the forum as a community event or an educational opportunity.
The board agreed on October 16, 2024 at the ICPL at 5:30 p.m. for this year's community
forum.
• FY24 Annual Report: No comment from board members.
Motioned by Downing, seconded by Hobart to accept the CPRB FY24 Annual Report as presented and
forward to City Council.
Motion carried 5/0, MacConnell and Schwindt were absent.
CPRB
August 20, 2024 Final/Approved
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Discussion regarding complainants that frequently contact the police for scenarios that should
go through DHS or other social service agencies: Mekies wants the City Council alerted to the
breakdown in the ability of the community to address situations in which the police are
contacted for assistance when a social service agency should be contacted. Chief Liston noted
that his officers deal with the frequent almost on a daily basis. Jensen mentioned that when
writing the public report, the board could write in the comments about the person being one who
contacts the police multiple times, but names cannot be used.
(Hobart left the meeting at 6:07 p.m.)
OLD BUSINESS:
* None.
PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
* None.
BOARD INFORMATION:
■ Atkins would like to discuss the procedures for how the board is to respond to media inquiries.
STAFF INFORMATION:
* None.
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS sub'ect to change):
* September 10, 2024, 5:30 p.m. — Helling Conference Room
* October 8, 2024, 5:30 p.m. — Helling Conference Room
* October 16, 2024, 5:30 p.m. —Community Forum, ICPL— Meeting Room A
* November 12, 2024, 5:30 p.m. — Helling Conference Room
December 10, 2024, 5:30 p.m. — Helling Conference Room
(Jensen will be absent from the September 101h meeting)
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
No executive session was needed.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motioned by Atkins, seconded by Downing to adjourn.
Motion carried 4/0, MacConnell, Schwindt, and Hobart were absent.
Meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
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COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD FY24 ANNUAL REPORT
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Established in 1997, by ordinance #97-3792, the Iowa City Police Citizens Review Board formerly
known as Citizens Police Review Board and now known as Community Police Review Board
(hereafter referred as the CPRB), consisted of seven members appointed by the City Council.
The Board was established to review investigations into claims of police misconduct, and to assist the
Police Chief, the City Manager, and the City Council in evaluating the overall performance of the
Police Department by reviewing the Police Department's investigations into complaints. The Board is
also required to maintain a central registry of complaints and to provide an annual report setting forth
the numbers, types, and disposition of complaints of police misconduct. The Board shall hold at least
one community forum each year for the purpose of hearing views on the policies, practices, and
procedures of the Iowa City Police Department. To achieve these purposes, the Board complies with
Chapter 8 of the Iowa City Code and the Board's By-Laws and Standard Operating Procedures and
Guidelines.
ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024
Meetings
The CPRB tentatively holds monthly meetings on the second Tuesday and special meetings as
necessary. During FY24 the Board held 13 meetings which included 1 Community Forum.
ICPD Policies/Procedures/Practices Reviewed By CPRB
The ICPD regularly provided the Board with monthly Use of Force Reports, Internal Investigation
Logs, Demographic Reports, and various Training Bulletins. The Department also provided various
General Orders for the Board's review and comment. A senior member of the Police Department
routinely attended the open portion of the CPRB meetings and was available for any questions Board
members had regarding these reports.
Presentations
In October of 2023 the Board held its sixteenth Community Forum required by the City Charter. Board
members introduced themselves and shared a summary of the Board duties. No correspondence was
received for the October 2023 forum.
The forum was then opened to the public. Topics included discussion of the Iowa City Police
Department's use of a military grade vehicle and the cost for training and maintaining this equipment.
It was revealed that this equipment belongs to Johnson County and not to the Iowa City Police
Department, however, it is available for use by ICPD should it become necessary. A member of the
public asked about staffing concerns for the Police Department. Chief Liston expressed his concerns
as well and the department continues to work towards a full staff. Members of the public expressed
their appreciation of the Board and of the Police Department.
Board Members
Stuart Vander Vegte resigned from the Commission in July of 2023. Jessica Hobart was appointed to
fill out the remainder of that term through June 30, 2026. In October 2023 officers were nominated
and voted on with Melissa Jensen as Chair and Ricky Downing as Vice-Chair.
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CPRB FY24 Annual Report—Final
COMPLAINTS
Number and Type of Allegations:
10 complaints (23-11, 23-12, 23-13, 23-14, 23-15, 24-01, 24-02, 24-03, 24-04, 24-05)
10 public reports (23-02, 23-06, 23-07, 23-08, 23-09, 23-10, 23-11, 23-12, 23-15, 24-01)
4 complaints summarily dismissed (23-13, 23-14, 24-03, 24-04)
2 complaints filed in FY24 are pending before the Board (24-02, 24-05)
ALLEGATIONS
Complaint#23-02
Allegation 1: GO 99-05 Use of Force
Chiefs Report Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Board's Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Allegation 2: Bias — Based Policing
Chief's Report Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Board's Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Allegation 3: Integrity
Chief's Report Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Board's Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Allegation 4: Unauthorized Access, Disclosure, or Use
Chief's Report Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Board's Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Complaint#23-06
Allegation 1: Use of Force
Chief's Report Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Board's Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Allegation 2: Unprofessional Conduct
Chief's Report Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Board's Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Complaint#23-07
Allegation 1: Performance
Chief's Report Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Board's Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Allegation 2: Conduct
Chief's Report Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Board's Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
CPRB FY24 Annual Report—Final
Complaint#23-08
Allegation 1: Use of Force
Chief's Report Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Board's Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Allegation 2: Conduct
Chief's Report Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Board's Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Complaint#23-09
Allegation 1: Application of Handcuffs or Plastic Cuffs
Chiefs Report Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Boards Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Allegation 2: Conduct
Chief's Report Findings: SUSTAINED
Boards Findings: SUSTAINED
Allegation 3: Biased— Based Policing
Chief's Report Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Boards Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Allegation 4: Civil Rights
Chief's Report Findinas: NOT SUSTAINED
Boards Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Allegation 5: Personal Use of Social Media
Chief's Report Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Boards Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Complaint#23-10
Allegation 1: Required Reporting
Chief's Report Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Boards Fin6ngs: NOT SUSTAINED
Allegation 2: Violation of General Order 99-09, Vehicle Crashes
Chief's Report Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Boards Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Complaint#23-11
Allegation 1: Use of Force
Chief's Report Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Boards Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Allegation 2: Conduct
Chief's Report Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Boards Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
CPRB FY24 Annual Report—Final
Complaint#23-12
Allegation 1: Performance
Chiefs Report Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Boards Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Allegation 2: Arrests
Chiefs Report Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Boards Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Complaint#23-15
ALLEGATION 1: Conduct
Chief's Report Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Boards Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Complaint#24-01
ALLEGATION 1: Violation of 320.5.7— Efficiency
Chiefs Report Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Boards Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
ALLEGATION 2: Violation of 320.5.9—Conduct
Chief's Report Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Boards Findings: NOT SUSTAINED
Level of Review
The Board decided, by simple majority vote, the level of review to give each report, selecting one or
more of the six levels specified in the City Code per complaint:
Level a On the record with no additional investigation 9
Level b Interview or meet with complainant 0
Level c Interview or meet with named officer 0
Level d Request additional investigation by Chief or 1
City Manager, or request police assistance
in the Board's own investigation
Level a Board performs its own additional investigation 0
Level f Hire independent investigators 0
CPRB FY24 Annual Report—Final
Complaint Resolutions
The Police Department investigates complaints to the CPRB of misconduct by police officers. The
Police Chief summarizes the results of these investigations and indicates in a report (the Chief's
Report) to the CPRB whether allegations are sustained or not sustained. (If complaints are made
against the Chief, the City Manager conducts the investigation and prepares and submits the reports.)
The Board reviews both the citizens' complaint and the Chief's Report and decides whether its
conclusions about the allegations should be sustained or not sustained. The Board prepares a report
which is submitted to the City Council.
Of the 24 allegations listed in the 10 complaints for which the Board reported, 1 was sustained and 23
were not sustained.
Comments
The Board made comments and/or recommendations for improvement in police policy, procedures, or
conduct in 1 report.
Complaint#23-15
Officers of ICPD have shown patience and often encouraged the Complainant to take advantages of
resources in the community.
Name-Clearing Hearings
The ordinance requires that the Board not issue a report critical of the conduct of a sworn officer until
after a name-clearing hearing has been held. During this fiscal period, the Board scheduled 1 name-
clearing hearing, but it was not held.
Complaint Histories of Officers
City ordinance requires that the annual report of the CPRB must not include the names of
complainants or officers involved in unsustained complaints and must be in a form that protects the
confidentiality of information about all parties. In the 10 complaints covered by the FY24 annual report
a total of 8 officers were involved with allegations against them.
ICPD Internal Investigations Logs
The Board reviewed the quarterly ICPD Internal Investigations Log, provided by the Chief of Police.
COMPLAINT DEMOGRAPHICS
The following is demographic information from the ten complaints that were completed in this fiscal
year. Because complainants provide this voluntarily, the demographic information may be incomplete.
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(2) 18-25 () 26-35 (3) 36-45 () 46-55 () 56-64 () 65+
Disability:
() Physical (1) Mental (2) None
Annual Household Income:
(1) 100K () 75-99K (1) 50-75K () 25-49K (2) Under 25K
Gender:
(3) Female () Male (1) Other
Sexual Orientation:
(2) LGBTQ () Heterosexual (1) Other
CPRB FY24 Annual Report—Final
Ethnic Origin:
(2) Black/African-American () Hispanic (1)Asian/Pacific Islander (1)White/Caucasian
() American Indian/Alaska Native ()Other
Were you born in the United States?
(3) Yes (1) No
Religion:
(1) None (1) Other
Marital Status:
() Married (3) Single (1) Separated
* Information is reported as presented by the person completing the form.
BOARD MEMBERS:
Jerri MacConnell
Melissa Jensen, Chair
Ricky Downing, Vice-Chair
Jessica Hobart
Saul Mekies
Amanda Remington
Orville Townsend Sr
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CPRB FY24 Annual Report—Final
Item Number: 4.d.
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COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
September 17, 2024
Planning & Zoning Commission: June 26 [See Recommendations]
Attachments: Planning & Zoning Commission: June 26 [See Recommendations]
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MEMORANDUM
Date: September 4, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Anne Russett, Senior Planner
Re: Recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission
At its June 26, 2024 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission have the following
recommendations to the City Council:
By a vote of 5-0 the Commission recommends approval of REZ24-0004. A proposal to rezone
approximately 5.01 acres of land at 1215 Camp Cardinal Road from Interim Development
Single-Family Residential (ID-RS) zone to Low-Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) zone
subject to the following conditions:
1. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, Owner shall:
a. Construct an 8' wide sidewalk along the Camp Cardinal Road frontage from the
southern property line to the existing driveway, as well as installation of curb ramps
to connect to the sidewalk on the east side of Camp Cardinal Road. The City shall
pay for the overwidth of the cost of the 8' sidewalk, which is the additional 3' beyond
the standard 5' sidewalk width.
b. Dedicate to the City, without compensation, right-of-way along Camp Cardinal Road
for the future installation of a turnaround.
2. Prior to issuance of a building permit, Owner shall:
a. Demonstrate access to City utilities can be provided.
By a vote of 5-0 the Commission recommends approval of REZ24-0005, a proposal to rezone
approximately 7.0 acres of land at 2255 N Dubuque Rd from Office Research Park (ORP) zone
to Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone.
Additional action (check one)
No further action needed
Board or Commission is requesting Council direction
X_ Agenda item will be prepared by staff for Council action
MINUTES FINAL
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
J U N E 26, 2024 —6:00 PM— FORMAL MEETING
E M M A J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Susan Craig, Mike Hensch, Scott Quellhorst, Billie Townsend,
Chad Wade
MEMBERS ABSENT: Maggie Elliott
STAFF PRESENT: Sara Hektoen, Anne Russett
OTHERS PRESENT: Lacey Stutzman, Matt Kain, Brock Heller
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
By a vote of 5-0 the Commission recommends approval of REZ24-0004. A proposal to rezone
approximately 5.01 acres of land at 1215 Camp Cardinal Road from Interim Development Single-
Family Residential (ID-RS)zone to Low-Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5)zone subject
to the following conditions:
1. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, Owner shall:
a. Construct an 8' wide sidewalk along the Camp Cardinal Road frontage from the
southern property line to the existing driveway, as well as installation of curb ramps
to connect to the sidewalk on the east side of Camp Cardinal Road. The City shall
pay for the overwidth of the cost of the 8' sidewalk, which is the additional 3' beyond
the standard 5' sidewalk width.
b. Dedicate to the City, without compensation, right-of-way along Camp Cardinal Road
for the future installation of a turnaround.
2. Prior to issuance of a building permit, Owner shall:
a. Demonstrate access to City utilities can be provided.
By a vote of 5-0 the Commission recommends approval of REZ24-0005, a proposal to rezone
approximately 7.0 acres of land at 2255 N Dubuque Rd from Office Research Park(ORP)zone
to Neighborhood Public(P-1)zone.
CALL TO ORDER:
Hensch called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
CASE NO. REZ24-0004
Location: 1215 Camp Cardinal Rd.
An application for a rezoning of approximately 5.01 acres of land from Interim Development
Single Family Residential (ID-RS)zone to Low-Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5)zone.
Russett began the staff report showing an aerial of the property noting it's about five acres in
size. Next, she showed the zoning map and pointed out the land to the north and to the west is in
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the city of Coralville. To the north it's an open space area, to the west is Borlaug Elementary and
to the east it's the city of Iowa City. The land developed are properties that are single family
homes zoned RS-5 with a Planned Development Overlay. In terms of background, this property
was subdivided in 1984 as the Clear Creek Subdivision. Then in 1989 it was rezoned to Interim
Development Single Family(the current zoning designation)from Interim Development Office
and Research Park. The staff report at that time noted the area was more appropriate for
residential uses rather than future office and research park uses. At this time, the owner seeks a
rezoning to RS-5, which is the low-density single family residential zone. Based on staffs
conversations with the applicant and their representative,they have indicated that they would like
to build one additional home on the property, therefore require a rezoning. Russett explained if
more than one additional home were proposed they would need to go through the subdivision
process and that would come back to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Russett shared a few photographs of the property noting there is one existing home with a
garage. She showed another image of the house and view from the northwest noting the
woodland and sloped areas and ravine.
In terms of the current zoning designation, the Interim Development Single Family is a zone used
to provide areas of managed growth. Plant-based agriculture is a permitted land use in this zone
and is oftentimes seen at the edges of the community in areas that haven't been developed yet
and still continued to be farmed. Interim Development Single Family does allow detached single-
family dwellings, but it requires a minimum of five acres. Since this site is five acres in size, and
there's already existing home, the current zoning designation wouldn't allow an additional home
on the property. Therefore, the proposal is to rezone it to RS-5 because that zoning designation
does allow detached single-family homes with a minimum lot size of 6000 square feet.
In terms of the general development approval criteria, staff looks at consistency with the
Comprehensive Plan and compatibility with the existing neighborhood character. The Future
Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan identifies this area as appropriate for residential land
uses at a density of two to eight dwelling units per acre. There are also policies in the
Comprehensive Plan that talk about ensuring infill development is compatible and
complementary to the surrounding neighborhood as well as the policies that support infill
development. In terms of compatibility with the existing neighborhood, to the east and south are
existing single-family neighborhoods, Borlaug Elementary School is directly to the west of the
property but further west there's more single family. As mentioned earlier to the north is the
Rotary Camp Park which is maintained by the city of Coralville.
In terms of transportation, access, and utilities, Russett explained the property does have access
off of Camp Cardinal Road, which connects to Kennedy Parkway to the south. There's currently
no sidewalk on the property so staff is recommending a condition that the owner construct an
eight-foot-wide sidewalk as well as curb ramps that connect east to the existing development.
Russett noted the typical sidewalk width is five feet so the City would pay for the additional three
feet. Sanitary sewer and water lines exist within the Camp Cardinal right-of-way and access to
these lines would be necessary for any development. Staff is also recommending a condition that
the owner demonstrate the ability to access City utilities as the main concern Public Works has is
that even though there's water and sewer within the Camp Cardinal right-of-way, because of all
the sensitive areas they want to make sure that those service lines can be extended to wherever
new house is proposed. Accessing the City utilities will need to be verified as part of the building
permit process. Also, there is an interest by the city of Coralville to vacate the Camp Cardinal
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Road right-of-way to the north of the property. Camp Cardinal Road eventually connects to
Camp Cardinal Boulevard further north and the city of Coralville would like to vacate that right-of-
way which would require a turnaround is built for any cars that head north on Camp Cardinal
Road, so they have the ability to turn around and go back south. Due to that interest by the city
of Coralville, staff is recommending that the property owner dedicate some right-of-way that
would allow the City to build that turnaround at a future date. Public Works feels they would need
to dedicate around 5000 square feet. In terms of sensitive areas, there are sensitive features on
the property however a rezoning does not trigger the need for a sensitive areas development
plan. If the owner chooses to move forward with the subdivision in the future, that's the point at
which the City would require a sensitive areas development plan.
Staff has received one email in opposition to the rezoning that Russett forwarded to the
Commission.
In terms of the timeline, upon a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, City
Council would set a public hearing at the July 16 meeting and the public hearing is anticipated to
be on August 6.
Staff recommends approval of REZ24-0004. A proposal to rezone approximately 5.01 acres of
land at 1215 Camp Cardinal Road from Interim Development Single-Family Residential (ID-RS)
zone to Low-Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) zone subject to the following conditions:
1. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, Owner shall:
a. Construct an 8'wide sidewalk along the Camp Cardinal Road frontage from the
southern property line to the existing driveway, as well as installation of curb ramps
to connect to the sidewalk on the east side of Camp Cardinal Road. The City shall
pay for the overwidth of the cost of the 8' sidewalk, which is the additional 3' beyond
the standard 5' sidewalk width.
b. Dedicate to the City, without compensation, right-of-way along Camp Cardinal Road
for the future installation of a turnaround.
2. Prior to issuance of a building permit, Owner shall:
a. Demonstrate access to City utilities can be provided.
Quellhorst stated he was curious about staff justification for the proposed conditions. In
particular, he thinks that turnabout and sidewalk are a great idea but are those really connected
to what the applicant is asking for. It seems like they want to rezone to add a single house, which
wouldn't seem to add too much traffic so is it justified to ask them to incur the costs of those
improvements. Russett explained that staff feels that the additional right-of-way is a pretty
common request at the time of a rezoning. She acknowledges his point that typically they are
looking at larger development projects that probably result in more traffic impacts than what's
proposed here but for the pedestrian sidewalk they do feel that is really important. It's in the
regulations to require a sidewalk even if it's just a single-family home or a duplex, something that
doesn't require site plan review. Staff is recommending that the sidewalk not be the full frontage
of the property but be from the southern property line to the existing driveway. And since there is
an existing eight-foot-wide sidewalk there that is why they are requesting the sidewalk extension
also be eight foot wide. There's also an elementary school in the area and a trail along Camp
Cardinal Boulevard that gets used quite a bit so that is why staff would like to see that pedestrian
infrastructure built out.
Quellhorst asked if there is a sidewalk currently on the other side of the street. Russett
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acknowledged there is. He also asked about the sensitive features and the woodland, is there
any precedent or mechanism for conducting some sort of environmental review to make sure
that the new building doesn't cause any environmental damage or concern. Russett replied that
is something staff could look at the building permit stage. Typically, single family homes that
don't impact more than 20,000 square feet are exempt from the sensitive areas ordinance.
Quellhorst asked how that review would occur if it was conducted as part of the building permit
process. Russett explained what triggers the review of a sensitive areas development plan is an
OPD rezoning or a subdivision which isn't being proposed at this time. If the applicant came
forward with the building permit and wanted to tear down the trees or impact the stream she is
not even sure they would have the ability to do to stop that because they're not proposing a
subdivision or a OPD rezoning, they're just building one home.
Craig asked why this isn't a subdivision when there's already one home there and they're
building a second home. Russett explained because they're not splitting the property nor creating
any additional lots. If in the future they wish to build more homes, they would need to come
forward with a subdivision plan and that would trigger a sensitive areas development plan.
Russett reiterated this has been subdivided before. There is parcel A and parcel B. Parcel A
does not have a home on it. The issue is that the Interim Development Single Family Residential
zoning requires a five-acre lot and parcel A is less than five acres in size.
Quellhorst noted in the past they've permitted by conditional rezoning and required things like
preservation of trees or other environmental features, does staff feel like there's any viable way
to do something similar here. Russett stated if the Commission was to make a recommendation
on adding an additional condition that limits the impacts, that's something that could be
considered.
Hekteon noted the key to imposing conditions is identifying the public need being created by this
rezoning so as they think about whether the recommended conditions are appropriate, or any
additional conditions, that's the standard. Craig asked can the public need be that they're trying
to protect sensitive areas, that seems to be a public need. She noted right now they have an
ordinance in it right now isn't applying. Hekteon agreed that would be a reasonable need.
Hensch opened the public hearing.
Lacey Stutzman (MMS Consultants) began by clarifying there are three separate parcels here.
The existing home is on its own parcel and the applicant is rezoning all of it because if they are
spending the money to go through the process, they might as well take it out of that interim
development zoning and put it into an RS zoning for future planning. Down the road, if they go to
sell, it's just beneficial for them when it matches the adjacent zoning. Stutzman stated they are
also working on an access easement. The applicant is going to use the same driveway entrance
off Camp Cardinal Road and she has spoken with Public Works and Engineering about their
concerns regarding proper connections to the public infrastructure running through Camp
Cardinal Road. They have passed all that information along to the builder so when he does go to
potentially build a house in the future that's being accounted for. In regard to the sensitive areas,
the intent is to build one additional house on the flat open grassy area. She noted they did look at
the sensitive features just to do their due diligence on that, there are woodlands, a ravine and
some pretty steep slopes so they are intentionally proposing to build a house not to impact any of
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those. Stutzman also noted it is just really not feasible or cost effective to try to impact any of
those sensitive areas.
Hensch noted it's pretty obvious that several commissioners have some concern about sensitive
areas and what to assure they will comply with the slope issues for sensitive slopes, for the
protection of trees, etc., can they address that. Stutzman explained they looked at it in the light of
if they were going to do an OPD it would be a level one sensitive areas review which she
believes if it's under two acres that makes it a grove of trees as opposed to a sensitive feature, or
downgrades it to some degree that the impact are still regulated but not as heavily as when a
large subdivision development comes through. With slopes they are allowed a certain
percentage of impacts. She also doesn't think that the applicant would go through the trouble of
building a single-family home on the secluded lot to then go through an additional subdivision
process.
Craig asked about the single driveway and if the properties change hands. If there are two
different owners of these two houses, they could do an easement but with having just one owner,
do they need an easement as well. Stutzman stated they have already drafted an agreement,
it's a private agreement not dictated under this rezoning, a private access agreement between
the property that owns it and then the other property that it is mutual beneficial. They'll have
maintenance agreement, that's pretty standard and typical so that way, when it does change
hands eventually both parties are protected to continue to use that access, and it mitigates
impacts to the sensitive areas. They are not going to put in a second driveway onto Camp
Cardinal Road because with the way that those property lines are slated it would impact sensitive
features.
Quellhorst asked if the applicant has any position on staffs proposed conditions to add the
turnabout and sidewalk.
Matt Kain (1215 Camp Cardinal Road) stated they don't really have any concerns about that
turnaround, he suspects when they get in there and look it's a pretty steep ravine they may not
go as far as they want but if that's what they need, that's what they need. The only question on
the sidewalk he has is because there is a big gap between the Coralville sidewalk and where
their line is, essentially a sidewalk to nowhere, his thought is once Coralville finishes developing
then put the sidewalk in rather than putting a sidewalk in to nowhere. But it's also no big deal
they'll put the sidewalk in if required. Looking at the siting of the house, they fully intend to put it
up in the flat area and don't want to touch any of those trees. There's a grassy area that's very
flat and that's where the house will be built.
Hensch closed the public hearing.
Wade moved to approve REZ24-0004.A proposal to rezone approximately 5.01 acres of
land at 1215 Camp Cardinal Road from Interim Development Single-Family Residential (ID-
RS) zone to Low-Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) zone subject to the following
conditions:
1. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, Owner shall:
a. Construct an 8' wide sidewalk along the Camp Cardinal Road frontage from the
southern property line to the existing driveway, as well as installation of curb
ramps to connect to the sidewalk on the east side of Camp Cardinal Road. The
City shall pay for the overwidth of the cost of the 8' sidewalk, which is the
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additional 3' beyond the standard 5' sidewalk width.
b. Dedicate to the City, without compensation, right-of-way along Camp Cardinal
Road for the future installation of a turnaround.
2. Prior to issuance of a building permit, Owner shall:
a. Demonstrate access to City utilities can be provided.
Craig seconded the motion.
Craig is concerned about the sensitive areas and perhaps some language that could be added
that a review would be included. She can appreciate the applicant not wanting to disturb any of
the sensitive areas but it is the Commission's duty to worry a little bit about that.
Wade thinks they need to continue to embrace the builder community and it's reasonable to
promise that they're going to build it on the high, flat side of the lot. It makes sense from a
development point of view so he doesn't think they need to add additional requirements. He does
wonder if they could do a contingency on the sidewalk, they've had other cases where there has
not been a connecting sidewalk resulting in a sidewalk to nowhere. Hensch replied they do have
missing sidewalk segments all throughout the City and hopefully once the school district fills it up
they'll be connected. Russett stated If they wait until everyone is there and all are filled in, there
is no push to get it completed.
Hensch noted as he is entering his 10th year on this Commission he's learned to be not very
trusting of what people say but in this case he doesn't see any warning signals, given that the
topographic map makes the flat area a perfect location to put the house. Also since the person
who owns the property is going to be building this and continue to live in the neighborhood,
Hensch has pretty good confidence that they won't tell us they're going to build in one location
and then do something else. Of course, there's nothing else they can do about it if they do
something else, unless there is a condition in there but he doesn't feel it's necessary at this time.
Townsend wanted to say is there's so much building going on in that area and they don't
question the big builders. Here is a single lot and one home, and now they're questioning all
these things so her concern is that they're not giving more of these concerns to the big builders
that are cutting down all of the nice trees.
Craig acknowledged that's probably true but the big builder would have to follow the sensitive
areas ordinance because they would be building more lots more than this one.
Hensch also noted people don't realize the sensitive areas ordinance allows them to take up
quite a number of trees, it's actually pretty dramatic.
Quellhorst is inclined to agree, if anything having a single home on this property seems to
probably be more beneficial for environmental preservation. He also gives some deference to
staff who have evaluated this project and determined that environmental conditions are not
necessary or preferable. He is concerned about the environment, but also doesn't want to tie a
private project up in a bunch of red tape and cause somebody unnecessary time and expense.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0.
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CASE NO. REZ24-0005
Location: 2255 N. Dubuque Rd.
An application for a rezoning of approximately 7.0 acres of land from Office Research Park
(OPD)zone to Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone.
Russett stated this is an application from Iowa City Community School District for an area about
seven acres off of North Dubuque Road. Looking at the zoning map the ACT campus is to the
northeast of the site and the school district purchased a building from ACT. To the south is
Oaknoll East, the three multifamily buildings. Most of the area to the west and to the east
remains undeveloped. This property was annexed into Iowa City in the late 1960s, early 1970s.
The Iowa City Community School District would like to use what they recently purchased from
ACT as administrative offices and some educational facilities. The School District seeks to
rezone this P-1 for a couple of reasons, one to demonstrate that it is a publicly owned site, but
they also want to have educational facilities and Russett explained the existing zoning does not
allow educational facilities as a land use.
Russett showed a few photographs of the site noting it's a very beautiful property with trees in
front of it. The current zoning is ORP which generally allows office type uses but educational
facilities are not allowed. The Neighborhood Public Zone being proposed is used to reference
public ownership. Examples are schools, parks, police and fire stations and other civic buildings
that are controlled by local governments or the Iowa City Community School District.
In terms of general development criteria, Russett stated the Comprehensive Plan does show this
as Office Research Development Center in terms of the land use, however, there is part of the
Plan's vision that shows the City should encourage and support collaborative efforts with the
School District and other jurisdictions for mutual benefit of all communities, so staff feels this
rezoning is in line with the Comprehensive Plan. In terms of compatibility with the existing
character, the land to the north, east and west is all owned by ACT. Most of the area that's
developed is the ACT campus except for to the south, where it's the multifamily Oaknoll East
campus. The School District plans to reuse the existing building and has their current
administration building nearby on North Dodge Street.
In terms of next steps, this will go to City Council after a recommendation from the Planning and
Zoning Commission. Staff anticipates that City Council will set a public hearing on July 16, and
that public hearing would be August 6.
Staff recommends approval of REZ24-0005, a proposal to rezone approximately 7.0 acres of
land at 2255 N Dubuque Rd from Office Research Park(ORP)zone to Neighborhood Public (P-
1)zone.
Craig asked what is allowed under educational facilities. Russett explained it would be basically
public schools but there's also private schools that are considered a general educational facility.
Specialized educational facilities as a land use could also be things like specialized educational
training, like a Preucil School of Music or a dance studio, but this would be considered general
educational facility.
Craig asked if the plan is to redo this current building into new offices for the Iowa City
Community School District. Russett stated she thinks they're currently using the space as offices,
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but they do plan to incorporate some classroom space as well.
Townsend asked if they are also planning to build additional units on that space. Russett doesn't
believe any additions are proposed at this time, but that could be possible.
Hensch opened the pubic hearing.
Brock Heller(MMS Consultants) stated the proposed rezoning is taking into account renovations
of the existing space which is going to be predominantly office areas. However, part of the
architect's plans, as well as the School District's intention, is to incorporate some classrooms. He
is not sure at this time what grades or types of classrooms are being proposed. Also, at this time
there's no intention of expanding the footprint of the building. There is a FEMA shelter basement
addition that's below grade of the building for a tornado shelter because if part of it's going to be
a classroom space for safety purposes they need a FEMA rated shelter that has to hold the
entire weight of the building if it were to collapse.
Hensch closed the public hearing.
Townsend moved to recommend approval of REZ24-0005, a proposal to rezone
approximately 7.0 acres of land at 2255 N Dubuque Rd from Office Research Park(ORP)
zone to Neighborhood Public(P-1) zone.
Quellhorst seconded the motion.
Townsend asked if the addition of the storm shelter being built will have to come back to this
Commission for review. Russett replied no, it would just be site planning and building permits,
which are just reviewed by staff.
Quellhorst stated this is a great use of space.
Townsend agreed it is nice to see a building being reworked as opposed to torn down and
rebuilt.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0.
CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: MAY 1, 2024:
Townsend moved to approve the meeting minutes from May 1 2024. Wade seconded the
motion, a vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0.
PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION:
Hektoen announced this was her last Planning and Zoning Commission meeting as she is
resigning from the City of Iowa City. Commissioners thanked her for all her years of service and
her dedication to bettering the community.
Russett shared that the Pagliai's landmark rezoning has been approved by Council. She also
shared that there will be no P&Z meeting on Wednesday, July 3,the next meeting will be
Wednesday, July 17.
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Russett noted the City received a $3.7 million grant from HUD for the pro-housing grant
application that was submitted late last year. There is going to be a big event at City Hall on June
27 at 1:30 pm and HUD representatives will be there as well as the mayor. Iowa City is one of
21 communities out of 175 that applied for these funds.
Townsend congratulated everyone who participated in the grant proposal and noted there isn't a
community in this country that doesn't need help with low-income housing.
Russett noted it was a very well put together application that demonstrated the City's
commitment to affordable housing not only on the land use side but also with the affordable
housing action plan and fair housing study.
Craig asked what was being built across from Iowa City Landscaping. Russett replied that will
be a Dunkin Donuts.
Townsend asked about the two big slabs of concrete on off Gilbert. Russett is not sure. Hensch
noted there is a storage facility going up on Waterfront near Southgate in front of Plumbers
Supply.
Townsend stated people can't afford houses, so they have to have storage. She just wants to go
on record again that it's horrible that affordable housing is based on the HUD formula that for a
family of four is$90,000. That needs to be reevaluated as to what affordable is because if a
single woman with three children, unless she's a doctor or professor, is not going to have
$90,000. She would like to see it come back before this group and then to City Council to talk
about what affordable actually is for Iowa City. Yes there are a lot of people making a lot of
money in Iowa City but there is still a lot of people living under the trees in Iowa City.
ADJOURNMENT:
Townsend moved to adjourn, Quellhorst seconded and the motion passed 5-0.
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