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Home My WebLink About2025-01-16 Info Packet4 CITY OF IOWA CITY City Council Information Packet Council Tentative Meeting Schedule IP1. Council Tentative Meeting Schedule January 21 Work Session IP2. Work Session Agenda January 16, 2025 IP3. Memo from Assistant City Manager: Affordable Housing Funding and Housing Demand IP4. Pending City Council Work Session Topics January 22 Work Session IP5. Work Session Agenda Miscellaneous IP6. Memo from City Manager's Office: Housing Information IP7. Memo from City Clerk: Listening Post Update IP8. Memo from Development Services, Associate Planner: Floodplain Management Annual Progress Report IP9. Johnson County Master Gardener: Downtown City Gardens - 2024 Report to Iowa City IP10. Civil Service Entrance Examination: Housing Program Assistant IN 1. Civil Service Entrance Examination: Mass Transit Operator IP12. Civil Service Entrance Examination: Maintenance Worker II - Streets IP13. Civil Service Entrance Examination: Maintenance Worker III - Streets IP14. Civil Service Entrance Examination: Mechanic I - Equipment IP15. Civil Service Entrance Examination: Mechanic II - Transit Draft Minutes January 16, 2025 City of Iowa City IP16. Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: December 19 IP17. Climate Action Commission: January 6 IP18. Economic Development Committee: January 8 January 16, 2025 City of Iowa City Item Number: IP1. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 16, 2025 Council Tentative Meeting Schedule Attachments: Council Tentative Meeting Schedule a r City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule ,5 Subject to change AM"wmf i■ CITY OF IOWA CITY January 15, 2025 Date Time Meeting Location Tuesday, January 21, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Wednesday, January 22, 2025 2:00 PM Budget Work Session (CIP) City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, February 4, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, February 18, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, March 11, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, April 1, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, April 15, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, May 6, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, May 20, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, June 3, 2025 4:00 PM Work session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, June 17, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, July 8, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, August 5, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, August 19, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, September 2, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, September 16, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, October 7, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, October 21, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Monday, November 3, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 PM Formal Meeting 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, November 18, 2025 4:00 PM Work Session 6:00 PM Formal Meeting City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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 January 16, 2025 Work Session Agenda Attachments: Work Session Agenda Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041 If you will need disability -related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Kellie Grace at 319-356-5041, kgrace@iowa- city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. Iowa City City Council - Work Session Agenda Work Session"®`�� January 21, 2025 - 4:00 PM CITY OF IOWA CITY Emma J. Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street www.icgov.org City of Iowa City Land Acknowledgment can be found at: icgov.org/landacknowledgement Meeting Rules can be found at: icgov.org/meetingrules You can watch the meeting on cable channel 4 (118.2 QAM) in Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at any of the following websites: - https://citVchannel4.com/live ■ https://www.youtube.com/user/citychannel4/live - hftps://facebook.com/CitvoflowaCit 1. Clarification of Agenda Items 2. Information Packet Discussion [January 9, January 16] Council direction needed on the following items: 1. (1/16) IP7 - Memo from City Clerk: Listening Post Update 3. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates 4. Comprehensive Plan Update Kick-off Presentation 5. FY26 Budget Discussion 6. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees Item Number: IP3. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 16, 2025 Memo from Assistant City Manager: Affordable Housing Funding and Housing Demand Attachments: Memo from Assistant City Manager - Affordable Housing Funding and Housing Demand CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: January 21, 2025 To: Mayor and City Council From: Kirk Lehmann, Assistant City Manager Re: Affordable Housing Funding and Housing Demand Introduction The Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal presented to City Council on January 13, 2025, recommended shifting City support for future Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects from the General Fund to alternative sources. These may include funds generated by Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts, fees in -lieu of affordable housing, or other options. Shifting the $230,000 from the General Fund support helps reduce the projected Fiscal Year 2026 General Fund deficit, currently estimated at $2.6 million. In light of these proposed changes, Council requested that staff lay out the funding available for affordable housing initiatives to ensure the goals of City Council's FY23-FY28 Strategic Plan can be met. Council further requested an estimate of the number of housing units needed to meet the anticipated demand for housing to help guide future decision -making. Funding for Affordable Housing Development The City began developing alternative revenues for affordable housing following adoption of its first Affordable Housing Action Plan in 2016. Since that time, the City has built significant financial capacity to undertake affordable housing development projects, and the recent award of $3.8 million in PRO Housing grant funds will help the City identify the best way to directly develop new affordable homes. Figure 1 illustrates the balances of funds currently available for affordable housing development projects. Figure 1: Available Funds for Affordable Housing Development Funding Source Amount PRO Housing Grant - Affordable Housing Pilot Project* $ -- 2,827,360 Affordable Housing Fund - Unallocated Opportunity Funds $ 258,508 Affordable Housing Fund - Unallocated LIHTC Support $ 200,000 TIF - Unallocated Funds for Affordable Housing $ 397,080 Black Lives Matter Fund - Unallocated Funds $ 620,485 Iowa City Housing Authority - Unallocated Reserves* $ 1,456,425 Iowa City Housing Authority - Capital Reserves** $ 2,813,539 Riverfront Crossings Fee In -Lieu Funds*** $ 6,413,105 Total $ 14,986,502 * Restricted to City use for development of publicly owned affordable housing *" Restricted to City use for Public Housing Program capital projects *** Restricted to use within the Riverfront Crossings District In addition to the fund balances noted above, the City has additional leverage that may help facilitate future affordable housing projects. These include the $750,000 lot at 1002-1006 N. Summit Street, the $4.5 million lot at 21 S. Linn Street, and potential equity in other properties. Ongoing funding sources such as annual CDBG and HOME allocations, contributions to the affordable housing fund, and income from new fee in -lieu and TIF projects also provide opportunities for investment. January 21, 2025 Page 2 Furthermore, the City is investing considerable resources in planning efforts and regulatory reform. In December 2023, the City adopted zoning code changes to improve housing choice, increase the housing supply, and encourage housing affordability. At the January 21 meeting, City Council will consider a new Consolidated Plan with revised policies to better focus funding for affordable housing projects. Staff are also in the process of updating the City's Comprehensive Plan as part of its PRO Housing grant award. This will set the stage for an overhaul of the City's zoning code to further reduce barriers that restrict the supply of housing. Demand for Housing The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County projects that Iowa City's population will reach 85,070 residents by 2030. As such, the City can expect approximately 10,240 new residents from 2020 through 2029. Based on these numbers, Iowa City will require just over 4,610 new dwelling units within that same timeframe to meet the projected demand. The City produces an annual Residential Development Report which analyzes current development patterns in Iowa City. From 2020 through 2023, the City issued building permits for 1,421 dwelling units. This suggests that another 3,189 dwelling units are needed by 2030, or around 532 new units per year starting in 2024. Should trends in the 2023 report continue, staff estimates a deficit of 1,060 dwelling units by 2030 (Neighborhood and Development Services includes this as a performance measure in the FY2026 budget). Staff is in the process of updating the report to include numbers from 2024, but preliminary numbers are below recent trends due to the lack of multi -family building permits. While the annual residential development report does not look at housing costs, it notes that an insufficient housing supply can increase the cost of housing. The City is working on a housing study in conjunction with the Consolidated Plan update to better understand the market dynamics of the region and housing needs by price point. Completion is expected in March 2025. Summary The City of Iowa City currently has financial capacity to support substantial investment in the acquisition or development of affordable housing. However, the City is experiencing a large deficit between the number of housing units needed each year and the number that is being produced in the current economic environment. To tackle this problem, the City will continue to work closely with the private and nonprofit sectors to increase the supply of housing, while strategically leveraging City funds to develop housing that is affordable to those with low -to -moderate incomes. Item Number: IP4. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 16, 2025 Pending City Council Work Session Topics Attachments: Pending City Council Work Session Topics � r CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE PENDING CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TOPICS January 15, 2025 Currently Scheduled • February 4, 2025: Conference Board Annual Historic Preservation Annual Report Presentation • March 11, 2025: Conference Board Update from Think Iowa City • May 6, 2025: Comprehensive Plan Update (Joint meeting with the Planning & Zoning Commission) FY23-25 Strategic Plan Action Item Topics Requiring Council Discussion: Explore legal steps to discourage or prevent bad faith and predatory property investors Advance prioritized recommendations in the 2022 Affordable Housing Action Plan. Work with partners to undertake significant -scale affordable housing efforts Develop a vision statement for a singular regional transit system with metro Johnson County entities and obtain initial commitments to study a regional system from each entity's elected officials Other Topics: • Discussion of board and commission appointment process • License plate reader technology discussion • Air quality discussion • Alternative crisis response discussion • Historic preservation incentive discussion • Review of the Aid to Agencies grant program Note: Some items on the Pending List may require staff research and information gathering prior to scheduling. Item Number: IP5. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 16, 2025 Work Session Agenda Attachments: Jan 22 Work Session Agenda l � ► _ is CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org City Council Work Session Agenda Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Emma J. Har►rat Hall 410 E. Washington Street 2:00 PM City of Iowa City Land Acknowledgement can be found at: icgov.org/landacknowledgement Meeting Rules can be found at: icgov.org/meetingrules You can watch the meeting on cable channel 4 (118.2 QAM) in Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at any of the following websites: • https://citychannel4.com/live • https://www,youtube.com/user/citychannel4/live • https://facebook.com/Citvofiowa,City • Capital Improvement Projects [CIP] (2 hours) • Continuation of Budget discussion Item Number: IP6. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 16, 2025 Memo from City Manager's Office: Housing Information Attachments: Memo from City Manager's Office: Housing Information r .r=._4 CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: January 16, 2025 To: Mayor and City Council From: City Manager's Office Re: Housing Information At your October 15, 2024 work session you asked staff to provide you housing related information on a recurring basis prior to each City Council meeting. Staff intends to add to this memo with each Information Packet that is publicly released prior to formal City Council meetings. We welcome feedback on the type of information that you believe will be most informative and useful in your roles as City Councilors. Date Topic October 31, HUD Point -in -Time Count: This is 2024 a required count conducted across the country of sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January. In 2023, the count revealed 160 sheltered and 18 unsheltered individuals in Johnson County. In 2024, the count revealed 159 sheltered and 22 unsheltered individuals in Johnson County. November 14, Housing Choice Voucher 2024 Utilization Rate: The utilization rate refers to the number of housing choice vouchers that are under lease as a percentage of Source Institute for Community Alliances (ICA) https://icalliances.org/pi HUD Housing Choice Voucher Data Dashboard https://www.hud.gov/program offices) u blic indian housing/programs/hcv/dashb oard January 16, 2025 Page 2 total vouchers available. As of July 2024, the national utilization rate is 86.23%. The State of Iowa utilization rate is 82.74%. The Iowa City Housing Authority utilization rate of 92.85% exceeds both the national and state figures. December 5, ICAAR Market Trends: ICAAR 2024 collects data about home sales monthly. In Oct. 2024, the median sales price was $376,250 for single-family (up 29.9% from Oct. 2023) and was $274,000 for a condominium (up 8.5%). However, the median sales price per square foot only increased 8.3%, which suggests some of the increase is due to the size of homes. In addition, the active inventory has increased 37.7%, which can help slow inflationary pressures. Iowa City Area Association of Realtors (ICAAR): https://icaar.org/market-trends/ January 2, 2025 2-Bedroom Housing Wage: The National Low Income Housing Coalition National Low Income Housing Out of Reach Report. Coalition computes housing wages https://nlihc.org/oor/state/ia across the country (the hourly wage rate needed to afford housing in the selected geographic region). In Iowa, the 2-bedroom housing wage across the state is $18.86. For the Iowa City metropolitan area, the 2-bedroom housing wage is $20.81. January 16, 2025 Page 3 1 January 21, 2025 Cost Burden: A household is considered housing cost burdened if it spends more than 30% of its income on housing expenses, including rent, mortgage payments, and utilities. In 2023, 59.3% of renters and 18.0% of owners were housing cost burdened. Households with lower incomes are more likely to experience cost burden: 91 % of households making less than $35,000 are cost burdened. 2023 5-Year American Community Survey Data by the U.S. Census Bureau https://data.census.gov/tabie/ACSDT5Y2 023. B25106?=iowa%o20cit %20cost%a2 Oburden%o20by%o20tenure&t=Owner/Ren ter%20(Tenure) r -2.Z-., 4 CITY OF IOWA CITY - ,TMEMORANDUM Date: January 15, 2025 To: Mayor and City Council From: City Manager's Office Re: Housing Information In December 2024, Mayor Pro Tern Salih clarified with the City Manager's Office which specific data was of interest for regular reporting. That is reflected in the table below. Month HCV Waiting List* (# in Top Preference Category) Dec'24 10,091 (1,205) Jan '25 10,087 (1,204) Public Housing Waiting List* Homeless (# in Top Preference Category) Count** 1,627 (570) * Data is sourced from the Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA). The Top preference category includes households that are elderly, disabled or have minor children; and are also living and working in the ICHA jurisdiction (Johnson County, Iowa County and Washington County north of Highway 92). ** Data source is still being investigated. Item Number: IP7. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 16, 2025 Memo from City Clerk: Listening Post Update Attachments: Memo from City Clerk: Listening Post Update r f, CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: January 15, 2025 To: Mayor and City Council Members From: Kellie K. Grace, City Clerk Re: Listening Post Update In 2024 the following listening posts were held: • Saturday, August 17, 2024, 9:00 — 11:00 a.m., Iowa City Farmers Market (Councilor Moe, Councilor Dunn) ■ Saturday, December 7, 2024, 10:00 — 11:30 a.m., Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Center (Mayor Pro Tern Salih, Councilor Bergus) No additional dates are currently scheduled. Suggested quarterly posts are February, May, August, and November. Suggested sites include: o ZOOM meeting platform o UAY or Dream Center o The Center o Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Center, 2651 Roberts Road o Farmer's Market (Saturdays, May - October) o Party in the Park (June — August) o Environmental Education Center at the Eastside Recycling Center SJisteningposViocationmemo - January 2025.doc Item Number: IP8. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QF T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 16, 2025 Memo from Development Services, Associate Planner: Floodplain Management Annual Progress Report Attachments: Memo from Development Service, Associate Planner: Floodplain Management Annual Progress Report TO: FROM DATE: RE: 4 CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM City Council Madison Conley, Development Services, Associate Planner January 14, 2025 Annual Progress Report The City of Iowa City participates in the Community Rating System which is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management practices that exceed the minimum requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Participation in the program results in an automatic 20% discount on flood insurance premiums for structures in the 1 % annual -chance flood hazard area. CRS floodplain management activities enhance public safety, reduce damage to property and public infrastructure, and avoid economic disruption and loss by exceeding the minimum NFIP requirements. As a CRS community, we are responsible for floodplain management planning. Iowa City does this through participation in the development of the regional plan, the Johnson County Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (2014-2019). Currently, the City of Iowa City is working alongside Johnson County and other local jurisdictions to develop a new Hazard Mitigation Plan that is set to replace the existing one. Included with this memo is the Annual Progress Report regarding Iowa City's progress towards fulfilling the floodplain mitigation actions and projects identified in the Johnson County Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Annual Progress Report is a credited activity under the Community Rating System. In 2024 the Annual Progress Report was updated to reflect activities and projects completed from the 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program. The Annual Progress Report has been submitted to City Council through the City Council Information Packet published by the City Clerk. This packet is available to the public on the City's website and the Annual Progress Report has been shared with the local media. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (319) 356-5132 or mco n leygiowa-city. orq. January 14, 2025 Page 1 CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE Activity 510 Floodplain Management Planning Progress Report on Implementation of Credited Plan (Section 4 pages 145-156, Appendix F — pages 200-206) 3. Provide a description of the implementation of each recommendation or action item in the action plan or area analysis report, including a statement on how the project was implemented or not implemented during the previous year. MITIGATION ACTIONS & PROJECTS Backup Generators Description: Provide critical facilities with electricity in the event the electrical transmission grid is damaged or overloaded. Implementation: North Liberty: installation in community center complete Solon: installation in water treatment plant complete Swisher: installation in City Hall and public works underway A. Buyout Vulnerable Structures Description: Remove vulnerable structures in hazard areas to eliminate risk Implementation: Johnson County: repetitive loss properties, railroad bridge abutments complete Solon: railroad bridge abutments complete B. Levee Construction Description: regulate water levels and direction of flow Implementation: Coralville levee complete Iowa City West Side Levee complete C. Raise Transportation Infrastructure Description: allows continued access in a disaster, protects neighboring lower elevation areas; can prevent the buildup of debris during floods and prevent water buildup Implementation: Coralville raised bridges complete Iowa City raise N. Dubuque St. complete Iowa City Park Road Bridge raised complete University of Iowa Riverbank sidewalks raised complete D. Relocate Vulnerable Structures Descrijion: remove structures from floodplains to eliminate flood risk Implementation: Iowa City North Wastewater Plant relocated complete Solon relocate structures at Randall Park complete University of Iowa relocate vulnerable structures complete E. Storm Shelter/FEMA Code 361 Safe Rooms Desc^ dption: structure capable of withstanding wind speeds greater than 200 miles per hour, also protect against hail, lightning, high and strong winds Johnson County AME Building completed F. Storm Siren Network Expansion Description: allow citizens to better protect themselves in the event of an impending or potentially impending hazard January 14, 2025 Page 2 Implementation; Solon completed G. Stormwater Drainage Upgrade Description: allow floodwaters to drain quicker and prevent excess accumulation Implementation: Coralville complete Solon complete Solon Community School District complete H. Stormwater Pump Stations Description: protect areas by pumping away large volumes of water and preventing or decreasing the level of a flood Implementation: Coralville completed Iowa City completed North Liberty completed University of Iowa completed I. Waterproofing Description: none given Implementation: University of Iowa steam tunnels completed 4. Discuss why any objectives were not reached or why implementation is behind schedule Fiscal capability is limited. Hills, Lone Tree, and Oxford are without a comprehensive land plan. 5. What are the recommendations for new projects or revised recommendations? Johnson County and its participating jurisdictions should seek out FEMA grant funding from the Pre -Disaster Mitigation Grant Program, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, and the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program. Municipal governments should have access to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant Program. Plan participants should engage Johnson County Emergency Management Agency (JCEMA) and the University of Iowa for assistance in becoming StormReady Communities and increasing the number of trained spotters. JCEMA can continue to educate and train staff through federal and state emergency management programs and federal weather programs. Communities without comprehensive land use plans could partner with the county government to develop one. Item Number: IP9. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QF T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 16, 2025 Johnson County Master Gardener: Downtown City Gardens - 2024 Report to Iowa City Attachments: Johnson County Master Gardener: Downtown City Gardens - 2024 Report to Iowa City Johnson County Master Gardener` IM G Downtown CityGardens - 2024 Report to Iowa Cit`, MASTER GARDENER p 1 IOWA STATF, UNIVERSITY Ciension enJ Ouu'cach Downtown City Gardens MG volunteers continued outreach and partnering efforts with the City of Iowa City Parks & Recreation Department. Efforts began in early April and concluded with plant cleanup in late October. Each week, a message was distributed to 25 MG volunteers who signed on to assist with downtown gardens. 17 volunteers participated and recorded 330.75 hours in Downtown City Gardens for the calendar year. • Project GREEN Gardens: Worked with Tyler Baird, IC Park & Forestry Superintendent, to create a 60-foot by 23-foot prairie garden in Project GREEN Gardens on the Ashton House grounds to transition an existing, unkept ornamental garden into a native perennial prairie pocket. 13 Master Gardeners planted 300 perennials including brome sedge, Carex bromoides, Arkansas bluestar, Amsonia hubhrichtii; white wood aster, Eurybia divaricatus 'Eastern Star,- Culver's Root, Veronicastrum virginicum; Little Bluestem, Schizachyrium scoparium; rattlesnake master, Eryngium yuccifolium; nodding onion, Allium cernuum; wild geranium, Geranium maculatum; butterfly weed, Asclepias tuberosa; prairie blazing Star, Liatris pycnostachya, and white yarrow, Achillea 'New Vintage White.' Plans included red switchgrass, Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah,' however, it was not available. Throughout the growing season, MG continued to care for and maintain the new garden. • Melrose Avenue — Dottie Ray Gardens: Removed ornamental flowers from the west end of Dottie Ray Gardens on Melrose Avenue near Westgate Street to improve driver visibility and create space to add native perennials to the area. MG planted 200 prairie dropseed, Sporobolus heterolepis, and Calamintha, Calamintha nepeta, in a 20-foot by 40-foot area. The remaining garden space is filled with peonies, coreopsis, and coneflowers, and the occasional bird -planted sunflowers. • Iowa City Parks Department: A continued partnership with the City of Iowa City is transitioning public spaces into native trees. Assisted Tyler Baird, IC Parks & Forestry Superintendent, with tree planting activities at Oakhill Cemetery and Kickers' Soccer Park. Volunteer groups included Master Gardeners, Heritage Trees and local Rotary clubs including a Rotary Regina High School group. • Capitol Street Parking Garage: The gardens planted with natives 2021-2022 have filled in quickly and dramatically reduced weeding and maintenance requirements allowing MG volunteers to assist other primary MG projects and coordinators and service in other public spaces. • Northside: Maintained the Downtown City Gardens, planted in 2013, located along Market and Linn streets. The Karl Foerster grasses Calamagrostis x acutiflora that were added in 2020 with a grant from the Iowa City Downtown District continue to thrive and add beauty to the area. 40 white yarrow plugs grown from seed, hyssop and rudbeckia plants were added to the garden along Market Street in September. • UI Campus Police: Continued care and upkeep of the garden at the CSPG west entrance and at the UI Campus Police, planted in 2021 with an ICDD grant. Heliopsis plants have seeded nicely and will provide native transplants to other downtown gardens. Throughout the 2024 garden season, outreach opportunities connected DCG volunteers with the public and nonprofit area partners and promoted MG service. DCG volunteers participated in several creative exchanges to support learning and strengthen outreach and connections with partner organizations. Other 2024 Partner Activities: • Pick Up 2 Clean Up: Volunteers from MidAmerican, MG, the Iowa City Litter Crew, and members of the public met on April 14 to pick up bags of litter in Downtown Iowa City. Area communities have a growing litter problem. Other communities have designated a specific spring cleanup day, however, one day a year is not enough. The Iowa City Litter Crew, a small group of local volunteers, needs support, more participants and recognition for its proactive approach. 2024— Downtown City Gardens ANNUAL REPORT to the City of Iowa City • Broadway Gardens: Team Up to Clean Up activity with the University of Iowa women's swim and dive and soccer teams met on April 21. Gardens along Broadway Street were cleaned and prepped. Throughout the summer, gardens were weeded and maintained and litter was collected. Discussed planting opportunities with representatives from Heritage Elementary about adding gardens. Offered plants from existing gardens to assist. Heritage officials added conifer trees along the south end of Broadway. • Speakers Programs — Starting Seeds: Worked with MG Joel Wells to present seed sowing and winter stratification programs using milk jugs at the Springmier Community Library (Feb. 19); North Liberty Public Library (March 28); and Willowwind Elementary (May 1). • TreeKeepers: Trees Forever hosted education opportunities to increase the area's tree population. Master Gardener volunteers participated in six education programs featuring several local experts including Nick McGrath, Mark Vitosh, Stephen Carlson, and Andy Dahl. • Johnson County Conservation: A new partnership provided opportunities to assist with its Native Plant Series in May, June, September and October and its Wings & Wild Things Festival which brought more than 1,800 visitors to F.W. Kent Park in October. MG volunteers checked in registered participants and served as ambassador guides during vendor native plant sales. • Johnson County Planning, Development and 5ustainability: Assisted with the Pocket Prairie Program launch. Plant lists for sun (Summer Sun) part shade (Speckle Shade) and wet (Drizzle Dazzle) locations and an inspection report were created. Developed and presented orientation training slides for county participants on August 20. MG inspected sites and collaborated with grant participants in October. Volunteers will assist with plant grouping, labeling and spring distribution. Assisted with bio-cell retention area maintenance at the administration building. • Iowa Master Gardener Advisory Council: Continued service on the ISU MG Advisory Council, a three-year term 2022-2025. History: Downtown City Gardens, working with Iowa City officials and staff, debuted in the Pedestrian Mall before the historic 2008 Floods in eastern Iowa. Planting, care, and maintenance evolved to the city's two oldest parking garages, the Northside, Melrose Avenue and pockets of gardening treasures elsewhere throughout the city. Park and Forestry Superintendent Tyler Baird and Horticulturist Steve Erickson are vital contributors and supporters of DCG's success. NOTE: It was exciting to read a Press -Citizen article that Iowa City, a UNESCO City of Literature, was named No. 24 best place for families. The study looked at livability, education, wellness, finances, and resources for aging adults across 2,000 cities to determine the top cities in each state. (August 2, 2024) This report expresses my appreciation of Iowa City and Extension staff, MG volunteers, interns, and public volunteers for their continued interest and support in making Downtown City Gardens and the UNESCO City of Literature an inviting, beautiful environment for all to enjoy! Linda Schreiber JCMG 2012 2D24 — Downtown City Gardens ANNUAL REPORT to the City of Iowa City ++P• }may A s> Project GREEN Gardens, 820 Park Road, now features a prairie garden. The new garden was planted in May 2024. The east view (left) faces the historic Ashton House, and west view (right) faces the Iowa River. Photos were taken in September. The west end of the Dottie Ray Gardens near Westgate Street was planted in May 2024 with low -growing perennials to improve sight visibility for turning vehicles. The photo (left) above was taken in May when the garden was planted. The photo (right) was taken when the calamintha was in bloom in July. 2024 — Downtown City Gardens ANNUAL REPORT to the City of Iowa City 2024 images Capitol Street Parking Garage 3e _ UI sports teams assist with Broadway Gardens Earth Day activities Pick Up 2 Clean Up Johnson County Pocket Prairie Program Inspections Secret Garden on the lower level of the Dubuque Street Parking Garage. Capitol Street Parking Garage west entrance. 2024 — Downtown City Gardens ANNUAL REPORT to the City of Iowa City 4 Master Gardeners assist with weeding at the Bio Cell Retention area at the Johnson County Administration Building. Master Gardeners tree planting at Soccer Park. Johnson County Native Plant Series at Kent Park — October 2024. South District Broadway Gardens University of Iowa BioBlitz at Ashton Cross Country Track in July 2024. 2024— Downtown City Gardens ANNUAL REPORT to the City of Iowa City Item Number: IP10. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 16, 2025 Civil Service Entrance Examination: Housing Program Assistant Attachments: Civil Service Entrance Examination: Housing Program Assistant j r , :�--�' CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa S2240-1826 (319) 356-S000 (319) 3S6-5009 FAX www.7cgov. org January 10, 2025 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Housing Program Assistant 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 Housing Program Assistant. 1. Amelia Sherrets 2. Jacqueline Correa Iowa City Civil Service Commission �ll�� Rick Wyss, Chair Item Number: IP11. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 16, 2025 Civil Service Entrance Examination: Mass Transit Operator Attachments: Civil Service Entrance Examination: Mass Transit Operator I r i r �11 L ww�I��C CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org January 10, 2025 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Mass Transit Operator 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 Mass Transit Operator. 1. Mario Ortiz 2. Nancy Mendoza Iowa City Civil Service Commission Rick y , Chair Item Number: IP12. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 16, 2025 Civil Service Entrance Examination: Maintenance Worker II - Streets Attachments: Civil Service Entrance Examination: Maintenance Worker II - Streets I r 1 %; kz��Ift ►i'rMrar+��i■ CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org January 10, 2025 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Maintenance Worker II — Streets 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 Maintenance Worker 11 — Streets. Christopher Stransky Iowa City Civil Service Commission Rick Wys , Chair Item Number: IP13. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 16, 2025 Civil Service Entrance Examination: Maintenance Worker III - Streets Attachments: Civil Service Entrance Examination: Maintenance Worker III - Streets i r i Al CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org January 10, 2025 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Maintenance Worker III — Streets 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 Maintenance Worker III — Streets. Brody Miller Iowa City Civil Service Commission Rick Wys , Chair Item Number: IP14. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 16, 2025 Civil Service Entrance Examination: Mechanic I - Equipment Attachments: Civil Service Entrance Examination: Mechanic I - Equipment I r t Z,& CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org January 10, 2025 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Mechanic I — Equipment 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 I — Equipment. Landon Mertz Iowa City Civil Service Commission Rick ss, Chair Item Number: IP15. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 16, 2025 Civil Service Entrance Examination: Mechanic II - Transit Attachments: Civil Service Entrance Examination: Mechanic II - Transit � r 'r9=0 PMI1 I� CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org January 10, 2025 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Mechanic II — 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 II — Transit. Steven Nguyen Iowa City Civil Service Commission Rick Wyss, Chair Item Number: IP16. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QF T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 16, 2025 Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: December 19 Attachments: Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: December 19 December 19, 2024 Draft Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Minutes Emma Harvat Hall Commissioners present: Chastity Dillard, Lou Tassinary, Amos Kiche, Lauren Merritt. Commissioners on Zoom: Wangui Gathua. Commissioners not present: Lubna Mohamed, Clif Johnson, Kayla Rossi, Chad Simmons. Staff present: Stefanie Bowers, Geoff Fruin. Recommendation to City Council: No. Meeting called to order: 5:32 PM. Reading of Land Acknowledgement: Tassinary read the Land Acknowledgement. Public Comment of Items not on the agenda: Annie Tucker, spoke directly to the commission and stated she is grateful for their work. Tucker also thanked the commission for being present during times that challenged the commission and their goals. Approval of the Minutes from December 5, 2024: Merritt moved, and Tassinary seconded. Motion passed 5-0. Phase Four: Recommendations: Tassinary suggested scheduling some time to speak with the consultant writing the report. Dillard asked staff if the hiring process of the consultant has been completed. Staff answered no because they were waiting for final confirmation from this meeting following City Council's decision not to extend the commission. Dillard asked staff what the expected timeline would be for the final report. Annie Tucker spoke during the public comments on recommendations. She offered local resources of groups that gathered their own information on disproportionate minority contact in the community. Dillard revisited Tassinary's suggestion on scheduling some upcoming meeting times to work on the report. Tassinary suggested having a set regular weekly meeting for commissioners to attend and work on the report. Kiche expressed concerns of getting the information from the latest Iowa City Police report study done by the University of Iowa. Staff confirmed they would ask for the information to be provided. Frankline, the report consultant, came forward to speak with the commission. Frankline introduced himself and highlighted his qualifications and interest for writing the report. Merritt suggested along with the standing meeting for commissioners to meet weekly and work on the final report to also have the option of attending virtually. Tassinary offered to set up meetings on Zoom. Kiche confirmed with Frankline they will discuss his availability once a contract is signed and his work with the commission is confirmed. Gathua also offered to help with Zoom for virtual meetings. Final Report: Tassinary asked if the commission will still have funds to pay the for the consultant writing the final report. Tassinary also asked about the timeline of "three-ish" months given from City Council for the report. Staff confirmed the commission will still have access to the funds to pay the report consultant and that three months is the deadline given with some possible flexibility in the final date. Dillard questioned the policies of commissioners meeting outside of the commission after the commission has officially ended. Staff responded that commissioners can meet on their own terms and will no longer be an official city body after January 1, 2025. Merritt confirmed the final report will be an official agenda item when the time comes to present the commission's findings. Staff answered it is likely to be either a work session item or a formal agenda meeting item. Dillard confirmed the commission will still be able to communicate with staff during the process of finalizing their report. Staff confirmed yes. Dillard thanked staff for their help during the commission's time operating. Staff thanked the commission for their work. Kiche thanked both staff and his fellow commissioners for all the work put towards the commission. City Council Meeting: Merritt spoke on the commissions meeting with City Council and their decision on the Commission's request for an extension. Merritt said while the City Council voted against an extension, she was happy with their decision to allow the commission to proceed with the final report. Tassinary agreed with the statements as the other commission representative that attended the City Council meeting. Dillard thanked everyone who worked on the commission and thanked staff for their assistance. Announcement of Commissioners: Dillard mentioned that she will be involved in a Cabaret at the James Theatre over the weekend. Announcement of Staff: Staff thanked the commission for their commitment to the commission. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 PM The full meeting video can be viewed at this link. a N .r r, o. d �+• ¢ d N N w ¢ M 0 N N N N N N N CA N CC + E o O A G7 x ►� � � vl F CC Item Number: IP17. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 16, 2025 Climate Action Commission: January 6 Attachments: Climate Action Commission: January 6 MINUTES IOWA CITY CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSION JANUARY 6 — 3:30 PM — FORMAL MEETING EMMA J. HARVAT HALL PRELIMINARY MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Anderson, Jamie Gade, Ben Grimm, Zach Haralson, Nadja Krylov, Wim Murray, Brinda Shetty, Angie Smith, Robert Traer MEMBERS ABSENT: Emma Bork, Michelle Sillman STAFF PRESENT: Daniel Bissell, Sarah Gardner, Megan Hill, Diane Platte OTHERS PRESENT: Scott Hawes, Sarah Furnish, Jana Garrelts, Barbara Eckstein, Rachell Truitt CALL TO ORDER: Gade called the meeting to order at 3:31. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 2, 2024 MINUTES: Shetty moved to approve the minutes, Smith seconded, and the motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: None. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Welcome and introduction of new members Nadja Krylov and Robert Traer Action items from last meeting (staff): • Staff reported that commissioners can support the City's legislative priorities by calling the Capitol. Haralson asked if the wording for clean energy inclusion in new building code standards was posted anywhere, and Gardner offered to follow up. • Staff contacted Darian Nagle -Grimm about someone from Transit presenting to CAC in 2025 Community survey results presentation: • City Council work session tomorrow, January 6, will cover the community survey results. One of the two custom questions included in the survey was from Climate Action about commuting. The current data about commuting in Iowa City comes from an ACS survey that uses a point -in - time method of data collection. The community survey question calls for an averaged -over -time response, which may yield different insights. Gade asked if the data show demographic subsets and Gardner affirmed it can. Events: 0 Inclusive Transportation community conversation Jan. 30 noon, ICPL Meeting Room A Climate Action Commission January 2025 Page 2 of 4 • Inclusive Transportation virtual Q&A with author Feb. 4, 6 p.m., Zoom ■ Other events in the community (commissioners) - none NEW BUSINESS: Midyear presentations from Climate Action Grant awardees, summarized in slides in agenda packet. ■ Scott Hawes reported on how Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity used grant funds for air sealing a home under construction. o Krylov asked if Energy Recovery Ventilators can be installed as a retrofit and Hawes affirmed it can. o Shetty asked how many homes have been built by IVHFH; Hawes reported nearly 200 homes have been built in the community so far, with 2-3 homes added per year. o Haralson asked if the energy -efficiency upgrades are a new development and Hawes reported that they have been standard procedure. o Grimm asked if there is a trade-off between energy efficiency upgrades and cost of the home. Hawes explained that the financing package can be structured around the income of the household (28%) through subsidies. o Grimm asked if there are families that can afford a more environmentally friendly home but there are not such homes to fill those needs. Hawes posited that a builder does not collect a higher profit margin from educating potential home buyers; they generally just explain what increases the cost of the home. • Barbara Eckstein explained how Trinity Episcopal Church will use funds for window rehab of seven windows that face a courtyard. Two bids were received, one was accepted, and the church is ready to move to next steps on the project this winter. A video by a parishioner will complement the project. The Historic Preservation requirements of the building meant that communication with City staff took place early and often. o Haralson asked if there is an estimate of cost -savings on energy bills. Eckstein noted the building has been jerry-rigged over so many decades, the general strategy is to walk back decisions that have been made over the years to create a comprehensive space. She noted this project is a step toward a long-term effort to add solar panels to a portion of the roof. • Sarah Furnish and Jana Garrelts reported how Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County used funds for a community garden for the 3-year-olds classroom. o Gade asked if there are plans to expand to other locations. Garrelts reported the Pheasant Ridge site has a small garden. Election of Chair and Vice Chair • Shetty moved to nominate Gade as Chair, Grimm seconded, and the motion carried. • Anderson moved to nominate Haralson as Vice Chair, Gade seconded, and the motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: Discussion of 2025 Climate Action Commission meeting times and dates ■ Krylov reported seeing good results from a 12:30-2 meeting time to strike a balance between public comment opportunity and a schedule that works for presentations from professionals. Climate Action Commission January 2025 Page 3 of 4 Traer reported flexibility. • Commissioners discussed scheduling needs. Gade asked if moving the public comment period to the end is possible; Gardner affirmed it could. Anderson noted that a special meeting time for public comment (listening session) would be helpful. • Haralson moved to schedule CAC meetings 4-5:30 on Mondays, Shetty seconded, and the motion carried. This schedule will begin in February. RECAP: Confirmation of next meeting time and location: o Monday, February 3, 4-5:30 p.m. Emma J. Harvat Hall Actionable items for commission, working groups, and staff: ■ Staff will send a follow-up email with items discussed at this meeting. ADJOURNMENT: Krylov moved to adjourn, Traer seconded, and the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 4:51, 3 Climate Action Commission January 2025 Page 4 of 4 CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2024-25 A V1 Ol 00 lD ~O NAME TERM EXP, 0000 N A Lnn N A A N A I\-` N A M N A W N A U1 N A 0000 N A F\+ \ N A a) N In A Michael 12/31/2025 NM O/ X O/E O/E X O/E X X X X X Anderson E Emma Bork 12/31/2026 x Michal Eynon- 12/31/2024 NM X X X X X O/E X X X X Lynch John Fraser 12/31/2024 NM X X X O/E X X X X O/E O/E Jamie Gade 12/31/2025 NM X X X X X X O/E X O/E X X Ben Grimm 10/31/2026 NM X O/E X X O/E O/E X X X X X Zach Haralson 12/31/2025 NM X X X X O/E X O/E X X X X Nadja Krylov 12/31/2026 x Wim Murray MiclAmerican NM X X X X X X X X X O/E X Rep Michelle Sillman 12/31/20025 NM O/ X X O/E X X X O/E X X X E Brinda Shetty UI Rep NM X X X X X O/E X X X X X Angie Smith 12/31/2025 NM X X X X X X X O/E X X X Gabe Sturdevant 12/31/2024 NM X X X X O/E X X X Robert Traer 12/31/2026 1 x KEY: X = Present 0 = Absent 0/E = Absent/Excused NM= No Meeting * No longer on Commission 4 Item Number: IP18. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 16, 2025 Economic Development Committee: January 8 Attachments: Economic Development Committee: January 8 DRAFT - p.1 Council EDC, 1/8/25 Minutes City Council Economic Development Committee January 8, 2025 Emma J. Harvat Hall City Council Economic Development Committee Members Present: Josh Moe, Laura Bergus, Mazahir Salih Members Absent: None Staff Present: Geoff Fruin, Eric Goers Others Present: Mackenzie DeRoo (Greater Iowa City) Call to Order Councilor Moe called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Consider approval of minutes from the October 16, 2024 Economic Development Committee meeting Salih moved, Bergus seconded a motion to approve amended minutes of the August 16, 2024 meeting. Motion passed (3-0). Review of 2024 Building Permit Statistics Fruin noted the agenda packet included the 2024 building statistics by month, a ten-year snapshot, and bar chart showing the data. Fruin began by reviewing the 2024 building permits, the value of which totaled $130 million; the lowest it has been since 2011 (excluding COVID-impacted year). One reason for the lower value is that 2024 did not have a major student housing or senior living multi -family housing project, whereas each year for about the decade prior had at least one or more such projects. Other notable highlights included: • 110 single-family permits, which is on par with the 10-year average of 114. Y No significant difference in commercial permit numbers. ■ Non-taxable projects are included in the school and public works categories. Additionally, university and federal projects are not reflected in local permit numbers. ■ The first half of 2024 saw significantly less permits and permit value than the second half of the year, which signals development has picked up recently. Bergus expressed surprise over the number of new build commercial permits versus remodel projects. Moe asked about the split of taxable valuation between commercial/industrial and residential compared to neighboring communities. Fruin responded that residential holds the largest share and pointed out that the City's largest employer — the University of Iowa — is not taxed, which is different from many communities. DRAFT - p.2 Council EDC, 1/8/25 Fruin also noted that, going forward, the City will be watching the data to track the mix in type of residential property permits, such as Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Bergus suggested collecting back -data on ADUs to help compare with future trends. Staff Updates Fruin provided an update on the Targeted Small Business Growth & Development Program. The program paired technical assistance or business coaching alongside the one-time grant funding. The intent was to fund five applications, however due to the strong response, 10 were funded. Of the recipients: 40% were service -based, 10% retail, and 50% food -based and 40% self -identified as Black/African-American, 40% as Hispanic/Latino, and 80% as women. Bergus asked if there is any coordination between this grant program and the forthcoming Johnson County and Greater Iowa City Inc. small business grant program. Fruin shared that the City's grant program kickstarted outreach, and Greater Iowa City's program will help provide continuity while feedback learned through both grant programs will help each organization plan future opportunities. Moe asked about timing for the Greater Iowa City grant program. Mackenzie DeRoo spoke and shared that their grant program is being conducted in partnership with the Community Foundation of Johnson County and is being offered in three funding rounds (winter, spring/summer, and fall). The goal is that unsuccessful applicants in earlier funding rounds could be provided feedback to re -apply in future rounds. Mazahir asked about the requirement that applicants be impacted by COVID, and DeRoo clarified that if the business did not exist prior to or during the pandemic, underestimated business characteristics, such as minority- or women -owned, may also be used to qualify. Old or New Business Fruin noted that, absent a need to meet earlier, the next regularly scheduled EDC meeting would occur April 2, 2025 and invited members to share any topics they would be interested in prior to that meeting. Adiournment Salih moved, Bergus seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried (3-0). DRAFT - p.3 Council EDC, 1/8/25 Council Economic Development Committee ATTENDANCE RECORD 2021-2025 TERM 10/27/21 10/19/22 11/29/22 9/25/23 711124 1112/24 8/16124 10/16/24 118/25 NAME EXP. Josh Moe 12/31/25 --- --- --- --- X X X X X Mazahir Salih 12/31/25 X --- X Laura Bergus 12/31/25 -- X X X X X O/E O/E X Andrew Dunn 12/31/25 --- --- --- --- X O/E X X --- John Thomas 01/02/24 X X X X --- --- --- --- --- Megan Alter 01/02/24 --- X X X --- --- --- --- --- Susan Mims 01/02/22 X --- --- --- --- -- --- --- --- Key: X = Present O = Absent --- = not a member O/E = Absent/Excused