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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
IP1. Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
March 11 City Conference Board
IP2. March 11 Conference Board Meeting Packet
March 11 Work Session
IP3. Work Session Agenda
IP4. Pending Work Session Topics
Miscellaneous
IP5. Memo from City Managers Office: Housing Information
IP6. February 2025 Building Statistics
Draft Minutes
IP7. Senior Center Commission Minutes: February 20
March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025 City of Iowa City
Item Number: IP1.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 6, 2025
Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
March 6, 2025
Date
Time
Meeting
Location
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
4:00 PM
City Conference Board Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
Work Session
410 E. Washington Street
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, April 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
Monday, April 21, 2025
4:30 PM
Joint Entities Meeting
Iowa City CommSchool District
TBD
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
Monday, July 21, 2025
4:30 PM
Joint Entities Meeting
City of Coralville
TBD
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
Monday, October 20, 2025
4:30 PM
Joint Entities Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
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.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
"QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 6, 2025
March 11 Conference Board Meeting Packet
Attachments: March 11 Conference Board Meeting Packet
OFFICE OF THE
IOWA CITY ASSESSOR
JOHNSON COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
BRAD COMER
ASSESSOR
MARTIN BURKLE
CHIEF DEPUTY
TONY STAMMLER
DEPUTY
March 5, 2025
Dear Conference Board Member:
The meeting of the Iowa City Conference Board for the public hearing on the Iowa
City Assessor's FY 2026 budget is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 4:00
P.M. at City Hall — Emma J. Harvat Hall.
Enclosed for your review before the meeting are:
1. The agenda.
2. A copy of the February 4, 2025, minutes.
3. A copy of the FY26 Itemized Budget.
Please contact me if you have questions about individual items or wish to see any of
the supporting documents for this budget.
Sincerely,
Brad Comer
Iowa City Assessor
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The Iowa City Conference Board Agenda
Tuesdav, March 11. 2025
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A. Call meeting to order by the Chairperson (Mayor).
B. Roll call by taxing body.
C. Motion to approve minutes of February 4, 2025, Conference Board
meeting.
Action:
D. FY26 Budget
Comment — The purpose of this meeting is to hold a public hearing on
the Iowa City Assessors proposed budget for FY 2026.
1. Public Hearing on proposed FY26 Budget.
2. Discuss proposed budget (Possible closed session, pursuant
to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i), to evaluate the professional
competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring,
performance, or discharge is being considered. A motion
must be made to adjourn to executive session.)
3. Motion to adopt the FY26 budget.
Action:
E. Schedule the next Conference Board meeting for Assessor
re -appointment. (Suggested date September 16, 2025)
Action:
F. Board comments
G. Adjournment.
Action
The Conference Board votes as three voting units, with a majority of the members present for each unit
determining the unit's vote. At least two members of a voting unit must be present in order to vote. A quorum is
reached when at least two members from two units are present.
IOWA CITY CONFERENCE BOARD MINUTES
February 4, 2025
Iowa City Conference Board: February 4, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. in Emma J. Harvat Hall at City
Hall, Mayor Bruce Teague presiding.
Iowa City Council Members Present: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, and Teague.
Johnson County Supervisors Present: Green -Douglass, Fixmer-Oraiz, Sullivan. Green and
Remington appeared via Zoom.
Iowa Ci School Board Members Present: Abraham, Eastham.
Others Present: Comer, Fruin, Goers, Lehmann, O'Brien, Burkle, and Grace.
Digital Recording: February 4, 2025.
Chair Bruce Teague called the meeting to order and Clerk Brad Comer called roll and stated
that a quorum was present.
The County (Sullivan) moved to accept the minutes of the last conference board meeting,
March 19, 2024, the City (Moe) seconded and the motion carried unanimously 3/0.
Iowa City Assessor Brad Comer presented his FY '25 Assessment Expense Fund budget. The
salaries/wages are increasing 3.4% for cost of living, as well as additional increases for merit.
Postage and printing are down because 2026 will not be a reassessment year and assessment
notices will be mailed to all property owners. Workers' compensation premiums increased
from $7,963 to $8,685. Auto insurance premiums increased from $2,973 to $3,598, but the
budgeted amount for auto and mileage is still sufficient. Appraisal software and dues were
increased to reflect their updated costs. A new aerial photography contract was signed with the
Assessor portion increasing from $10,000 to $12,500 for the next eight years. The proposed
budget shows a total increase of $47,258 or 3.74%. There is an increase of 2.3% or $23,875 in
the amount to be raised by taxation.
Comer mentioned that the Assessor Evaluation Committee consisting of Molly Abraham,
Mandi Remington and Bruce Teague January 24, 2025, met to discuss the budget and review a
self -evaluation completed by the assessor.
The City (Harmsen) moved to accept the proposed budget for publication. The motion was
seconded by the County (Fixmer-Oraiz) and passed unanimously 3/0.
The County (Sullivan) moved to set the public hearing for March 11,2025, at 4:00 P.M. the
City (Alter) seconded and the motion carried unanimously 3/0.
The County (Sullivan) moved to appoint Mark Seabold to a six -year term on the Iowa City
Assessor's Board of Review ending December 31, 2030. The City (Moe) seconded and the
motion carried unanimously 3/0.
The County (Sullivan) moved to appoint Chace Ramey to a six -year term on the Iowa City
Assessor's Examining Board ending December 31, 2030. The School (Eastham) seconded and
the motion carried unanimously 3/0.
Eastham questioned Comer on whether additional tax revenue might be received if they were
to put additional resources toward the Assessor's office in order to reduce the Coefficient of
Dispersion (COD). Comer responded that the current COD is the lowest in the state and would
be difficult to improve further. In addition, improving the COD would not necessarily result in
additional tax revenue.
There being no other business, it was moved by the City (Moe) and seconded by the County
(Green -Douglass) to adjourn at 4:18 P.M. Motion carried unanimously 3/0.
Brad Comer
Clerk, Iowa City Conference Board
IOWA CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
ITEMIZED BUDGET - ASSESSMENT EXPENSE FUND
EMPLOYEE EXPENDITURES
FY 2025
FY 2026
INCREASE
SALARIES
Current
Proposed
CITY ASSESSOR
146,118
154,154
5.50%
CHIEF DEPUTY ASSESSOR
128,611
135,685
5.50%
DEPUTY ASSESSOR
112,603
118,796
5.50%
OTHER PERSONNEL
298,335
306.773
2.83%
MERIT INCREASES (have been added to salaries above)
(15,042)
(14.346)
SUBTOTAL
$685,667
$715,408
4.34%
Proposed salaries include merit increases and cost of living adjustments.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
EMPLOYER SHARE: FICA
55,605
57,880
4.09%
EMPLOYER SHARE: IPERS
68,597
71,405
4.09%
HEALTH INSURANCE
205,072
212,206
3,48%
SUBTOTAL
329,274
341.491
3.71%
TOTAL EMPLOYEE COST
$1,014,941
$1,056,899
4.13%
OTHER EXPENDITURES
LEAVE CONTINGENCY
$20,000
$20,000
0.00%
BOARDS
BOARD OF REVIEW
21,000
21,000
0.00%
BOARD OF REVIEW EXPENSES
200
200
0.00%
CONFERENCE BOARD
0
0
EXAMINING BOARD
30
30
0.00%
SUBTOTAL
$21,230
$21,230
0.00%
OFFICE EXPENSES
MILEAGE & AUTO
5,000
5,000
0.00%
OFFICE SUPPLIES
3,500
3,500
0.00%
POSTAGE
9,000
2,500
-72.22%
TELEPHONE
1,300
1,300
0.00%
PUBLICATIONS & SUBSCRIPTIONS
1,100
1,100
0.00%
PRINTING
3.800
1,600
-57.89%
INSURANCE
5,200
5,500
5.77%
EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
3.400
3,400
0.00%
DEFERRED COMPENSATION MATCH
7,280
7,280
0.00%
UNEMPLOYMENT
2,000
2,000
0.00%
DATA PROCESSING SERVICES
20,000
20,000
0.00%
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
2,100
2.100
0.00%
SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE
18,000
20,100
11.67%
BONDS & WORKER'S COMPENSATION
8.300
9,000
8.43%
COMPUTER REPLACEMENT
2,500
2,500
0.00%
SUBTOTAL
$92,480
$86,880
-6.06%
PROFESSIONAL EXPENSES
SCHOOLS & CONFERENCES
13.500
13,500
0.00%
DUES
2,200
2,600
18.18%
SUBTOTAL
$15,700
$16,100
2.55%
TECHNICAL SERVICES
LEGAL FEES & EXPERT WITNESSES
75,000
75,000
0.00%
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
10,000
12,500
25.00%
APPRAISAL SERVICE
1,000
1,000
0.00%
SUBTOTAL
$86,000
$88,500
2.91%
TOTAL OTHER EXPENDITURES
$235,410
$232,710
-1.15%
SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES
$1,250,351
$1,289,609
RESERVES
AUTO REPLACEMENT
14,000
22,000
TOTAL RESERVES
$ 14,000
$ 22,000
TOTAL ASSMT EXPENSE FUND BUDGET
$1,264,351
$1,311,609 3.74%
UNASSIGNED BALANCE
$224,401
$247,784
TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION
$1,039,950
$1,063.825 2.30%
IOWA CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
MAXIMUM LEVY ALLOWED
MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT EXPENSE FUND 4,452,268,949 X .000675 $3,005,282
IPERS & FICA FUNDS $129,323
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION & TORT LIABILITY $4,000
MAXIMUM ALLOWED WITHOUT STATE APPROVAL $3,138,605
MAXIMUM EMERGENCY FUND 4,452,268,949 X .00027 $1,202,113
(requires State Appeal Board approval)
MAXIMUM THAT COULD BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR FY 2026 $4,340,718
PRIOR YEARS LEVIES AND RATES
ASSESSMENT EXPENSE FUND
FY
AMOUNT LEVIED
LEVY RATE
1996-97
319,513
0.20450
1997-98
318,270
0.19946
1998-99
318,699
0.19269
1999-00
341,910
0.19784
2000-01
359,341
0.19823
2001-02
396,829
0.20636
2002-03
403,136
0.20694
2003-04
412,379
0.20818
2004-05
470,398
0.22926
2005-06
472,050
0.22525
2006-07
529,702
0.23164
2007-08
603,916
0.25868
2008-09
611,955
0.24917
2009-10
600,013
0.23848
2010-11
621,785
0.23147
2011-12
680,786
0,24538
2012-13
700,997
0.24164
2013-14
769,744
0.25873
2014-15
732,073
0.23866
2015-16
754,689
0.24325
2016-17
804,099
0.24339
2017-18
859,971
0.25141
2018-19
838,975
0.23187
2019-20
743,518
0.19747
2020-21
1,073,957
0.25979
2021-22
1,083,586
0.25664
2022-23
989,616
0.23571
2023-24
940,474
0.22479
2024-25
1,039,950
0.23971
2025-26
1.063.825
0.23894
SPECIAL APPRAISERS FUND
TOTAL LEVY
AMOUNT LEVIED
LEVY RATE
17,000
0.01088
0.21538
52,834
0,03311
0.23257
184,357
0.11146
0.30415
352,508
0.20398
0.40182
180,293
0.09946
0.29769
6,442
0.00335
0.20971
4,426
0.00227
0.20921
10,051
0.00507
0.21325
15,728
0.00767
0.23693
25,995
0.01240
0.23765
0
0
0.23164
4,792
0,00205
0.26073
1,540
0.00063
0.24980
0
0
0.23848
8,730
0.00325
0.23472
2,608
0.00094
0.24632
8,384
0.00289
0.24453
N/A
N/A
0.25873
N/A
N/A
0.23866
N/A
N/A
0.24325
N/A
N/A
0.24339
N/A
N/A
0.25141
N/A
N/A
0.23187
N/A
N/A
0.19747
N/A
N/A
0,25979
N/A
N/A
0.25664
N/A
N/A
0.23571
N/A
N/A
0.22479
N/A
N/A
0.23971
N/A
N/A
0.23894
Item Number: IP3.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 6, 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.
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March 11, 2025 - 4:00 PM CITY OF IOWA CITY
Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
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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://ritVchannel4.com/live
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Following the 4:00 PM City Conference Board meeting
1. Clarification of Agenda Items
2. Information Packet Discussion [February 20, February 27, March 6]
3. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates
4. 21 S Linn Presentations and Discussion
5. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Item Number: IP4.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 6, 2025
Pending Work Session Topics
Attachments: Pending WS Topics
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PENDING CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TOPICS
March 5, 2025
Currently Scheduled
April 1, 2025: Update from Think Iowa City
April 15, 2025: HeartSafe Community Campaign Update (ICFD, Johnson County Ambulance and Rotary)
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
• University of Iowa update
• Conference Board (Sept. 16, 2025)
Note: Some items on the Pending List may require staff research and information gathering prior to scheduling.
Item Number: IP5.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
"QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 6, 2025
Memo from City Managers Office: Housing Information
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CITY OF I O W A CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date:
March 3, 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 HUD Point -in -Time Count: This is a required count
31, 2024 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 Housing Choice Voucher Utilization Rate: The
14, 2024 1 utilization rate refers to the number of housing choice
vouchers that are under lease as a percentage of 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 I ICAAR Market Trends: ICAAR collects data about
5, 2024 home sales monthly. In Oct. 2024, the median sales
Source
Institute for Community
Alliances (ICA)
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Iowa City Area Association
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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
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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.
January 2, 2-Bedroom Housing Wage: The National Low Income
2025 Housing Coalition computes housing wages 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 Cost Burden: A household is considered housing cost
21, 2025 burdened if it spends more than 30% of its income on
February
4, 2025
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.
Cost of Home Construction: The NAHB regularly
conducts a national, non -statistically valid survey of
builders about the cost breakdowns for a new single-
family home. In 2024, the average finished area of a
new home was 2,647 square feet, and the average total
sales price was $665,298. Construction costs
accounted for approximately 64.4% of the sales price.
Meanwhile, the finished lot cost was 13.7% of the sales
hftps://icaar.org/market-
trends/
National Low Income
I Housing Coalition Out of
Reach Report.
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2023 5-Year American
Community Survey Data
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Bureau
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Tenure
Cost of Constructing a
Home-2024 by the
National Association of
Home Builders (NAHB)
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econom icsldocs/ho u sing-
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February
13, 2025
March 6,
2025
price, while other overhead costs — including financing,
general expenses, marketing, and sales commissions —
made up another 11.0%. This left an average of 11.0%
which constituted profit.
HUD Point -in -Time Count: This is 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. The
2025 count of sheltered individuals is being gathered for
submission to HUD. Unofficially, the 2025 count
revealed 38 unsheltered individuals in Johnson County.
ICAAR Days on Market Trends: ICAAR collects data
about how long homes are listed for sale on the market.
In Feb. 2025, the median Days on Market (DOM) in Iowa
City was 36 for single-family (up 38.5% from Feb. 2024)
and was 28 for condominiums (up 24.4%). While DOM
increased this past year, these numbers still suggest
many homes are selling relatively quickly, and there is a
strong demand for housing compared to supply.
stud_' r_es/2025/special-
studv-cost-of-constructing-
a-home-2024 ianuarv-
2025.pdf
Institute for Community
Alliances (ICA) - 2025 not
yet available.
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Iowa City Area Association
of Realtors (ICAAR):
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MEMORANDUM
Date:
March 3, 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
Dec `24
Jan '25
I Feb '25
HCV Waiting List* Public Housing Waiting List* Homeless
(# in Top Preference (# in Top Preference Category) Count**
Category)
10,091 (1,205)
10,087 (1,204)
10,035 (1,157)
-- 1,688 of the 10,305, or 16.8%
have an Iowa City address --
March '25 9,956 (1,095)
1,627 (570)
1,614 (573)
-- 452 of the 1,614, or 28%, have
an Iowa City address --
1,599 (561)
* 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: IP6.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 6, 2025
February 2025 Building Statistics
Attachments: February 2025 Building Statistics
Iowa City Building Permits
Issue date between 2/1/2025 and 2/28/2025
Permit
Permit Type
Work Class
Permit
Issue Date
Address
Description
Applicant
Value
Type
Building
Accessory
(Commercial)
Accessory Structure
Structure
80
Building (Commercial) - Accessory
$0
Structure Total
Addition
Addition
$0
Building (Commercial) - Addition Total
$0
Adding wall to create office in the library (City High
Alteration
Alteration
BLDC24-0110
2/11/2025
1900 MORNINGSIDE DR
School).
Iowa Cry Schools Mark Allen Atkinson
$3,000
Remodel of retail space. Add a 48" opening to existing
wall, build 42" bar wall w/ countertop, relocate 2 sinks.
Alteration
BLDC25-0012
2/19/2025
805 S 1ST AVE 3
One wall will be made of wood, fire treated If necessary &
JPC Construction & Cabinetry Juan Pablo
$10,000
finish with drywall. Electrical work includes required
Cabrera
outlets
Remove first floor siding & trim & replace with
Alteration
BLDC25-0015
2/27/2025
11 S DUBUQUE ST
hardisiding. Windows, entry door to remain, new siding
Klein Construction Charles Darren Spenler
$12,750
profiles will match the existing. Will also paint the new
siding. Reinstall existing signage (Mickey's Irish Pub).
Renovation of 3rd floor offices (Johnson CountySwanson
Alteration
BLDC25-0016
2/28/2025
417 S CLINTON ST
courthouse).
construction heath donath
8423,000
Building (Commercial) - Alteration Total
$448,750
New
New
$0
Building (Commercial) - New
$0
Construction
Repair
Repair
BLDC25-0010
2/6/2025
631 E COLLEGE ST
Replace front concrete stairs.
American Landscapes Joe Westemeyer
$2,450
Repair of exterior stairs located in the back patio area of
Repair
BLDC25-0011
2/11/2025
330 E WASHINGTON ST
Gabe's. Cut out exlsti ng treads, replace with new treads.
Form Fit Metal L.L.C. Johnathan E Goupell
$6,500
Paint stairs with black production enamel paint.
Building
Repair
P
Building (Commercial) -Repair Total
$8,960
(Commercial}
Tenant Build -Out
Tenant Build -
$0
Out
Building (Commercial) - Tennant Build-
Out Total
$0
Building (Commercial) Total
$457,700
Building
Accessory
Accessory Building
BLDR24-0333
2/6/2025
111`11 WILSON 5T
New 28'x30'two story detached garage.
Chris Dvorak
$60,000
{Residential)
Building
Building (Residential) - Accessory
$60,000
Building Total
Accessory Dwelling
Unit (ADU)
ADU
$0
Building (Residential) - Accessory
$0
Dwelling Unit (ADO) Total
Addition
Addition
$0
Building (Residential) - Addition Total
$0
Alteration/
Backyard Vinyl/ Revamp Fence & Deck Mark
Alteration/Remodel
Remodel
BLDR25-0018
2/5/2025
17 REGAL LN
Replace existing deck & railings on east side of house.
Mclaughlin
$29000
Alteration/
Remodel of the kitchen, bathroom & living spaces on the
Modern Roots Design Build John Norman
Remodel
BLDR25-0020
2/5/2025
2407 MAYFIELD RD
main floor level,
Martinek
$85,000
Alteration/
Remodel of hall bathroom, all plumbing stays in the same
Remodel
BLDR25-0021
2/4/2025
2010 ROCHESTER CT
(place.
Sueppel's Building and Remodeling GT Karr
$24,400
Alteration/
Deck repairs on west side of house. Widen stairs, correct
Drew Adams Home Improvements Drew
Remodel
BLDR25-0022
2/72025
2521 NEVADA AVE
tread heights, add continuous hand rail,
Adams
$1,500
Alteration/
Remodel of basement, Add bedroom, closet, bathroom
MYEP-Mayors Youth Empowerment
Remodel
BLDR25-0023
2162025
403 ELMRIDGE AVE
&extra storage,
program Rory Love
$35,000
Alteration/
Master Bathroom renovation, move/add fixtures in
Remodel
BLDR25-0024
2/192025
936 BALL ST
shower, add lighting,
Elevation Home Builders Nate Krause
$28,340
Alteration(
Finish off basement of 970 sq ft. Add 1 bedroom, an
Remodel
BLDR25-0025
2J192025
683 CHARISMATIC LN
office, family room & full bath,
S G A CONSTRUCTION Travis J Shield
$94,OOD
Primary bath remodel. Same layout, no structural
Building
Alteration/
changes, Remove/replace pan /surround. No layout
(Residential)
AlterationJRemodel
Remodel
BLDR25-0026
2/26/2025
1404 DICKENSON LN
changes, no structural changes. Install new
Your Home Improvement Co Cynthia Miller
$7,200
drywall(greenboardlcement board/Denssheild &new
acrylic panels.
Finish basement by adding office & bathroom, Office
work includes nonloadbearing framing, rework of existing
Alteration/
lighting, drywall & flooring. Bathroom work includes new
Remodel
BLDR25-0029
2/26/2025
1744 DOVER ST
plumbing fixtures (plumbing rough ins already exist), new
Fusion Architects, Inc. Jacob Allen
$8,000
power receptacles, lighting, exhaust fan, drywall,
bathroom accessories. HVAC is existing,
Alteration/
BLDR25-0032
2/24/2025
221 S 7TH AVE
Kitchen remodel and panel upgrade.
Martin Construction Andy Martin
$56.000
Remodel
Building (Residential) -
Alteration/Remodel Total
$368,440
New
New BLDR25-0033
2/28/2025
897 DUBS DR
New ranch duplex, 4-bed, 3 bath wJ attached 2-car
Navigate Homes Karl Bigger
$636,554
garage.
Building (Residential) - New Total
$636,554
Repair of wall where car hit home, Replace any damaged
Stumpf Construction Services CHAD
Repair
Repair
BLDR25-0012
2/13/2025
2301 FRIENDSHIP ST
areas back to original condition or better,
STUMPF
$20,000
Replace front steps, Permit applied for after the project
Repair
BLDR25-0027
2/18/2025
2416 PETSEL PL
was completed.
(EDGE Chris M Lehman
$4,400
Repair of fire damaged home. Removal of all finishes
down to the studs, The mechanical has not been
,affected, but new fixtures will be provided, The fire was in
Repair
BLDR25-0019
2/262025
1020 5TH AVE
the garage, but there is smoke damage to the main level
Barry Frantz Construction Barry Frantz
$180,000
of home. Work includes repairing truss damage and
fefreming the back wall in the garage, reroofing, new
windows, soffit, drywall, flooring, cabinets and paint.
Lower level was not affected — work is on main level only.
Building [Residential) - Repair
$204,400
Budding,(Residential)Total
$1,269394
Grand Total
$1,727,094
Total Permits Issued
21
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Item Number: IP7.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
"QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 6, 2025
Senior Center Commission Minutes: February 20
Attachments: Senior Center Commission Minutes February 20
Preliminary Minutes
February 20, 2025
MINUTES
SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
February 20, 2025
Room 311, Iowa City Senior Center
Members Present: Nancy Ostrognai, Betty Rosse, Jay Gilchrist, Kate Milster,
Lee McKnight, Warren Paris
Members Absent: Mary McCall
Staff Present: LaTasha DeLoach, Kristin Kromray, Heather Shane
Others Present: None
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Gilchrist at 4:00 PM.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 16, 2025 MEETING:
Motion: To accept the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting. Motion
carried on a 5/0 vote. Lee/Paris
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW:
Heather Shane, the Senior Center's half time Development Specialist spoke
about her role. She works closely with Friends of the Senior Center. Friends of
ICSC is a nonprofit 501 c3 and has its own board. Their goal is to provide a way
for people to donate charitable contributions that gives some flexibility to the
Senior. Shane noted she does two appeals each year and is the organizer for
events that Friends does each year. This includes the Pickleball Jamboree in the
fall and other donor events. She also works on securing sponsorships for events
like the Black History Ball as well as doing some marketing and social media.
Additionally, her role is comprised of the administrative work that goes into these
various pieces. Shane discussed upcoming goals regarding a planned giving.
Preliminary Minutes
February 20, 2025
DeLoach reported the new program guide will be out soon for March and April.
The Black History Ball was a sold -out event and went very smoothly. The art
auction brought in some additional funds. The fashion show, music, poetry, and
food were all well received. The AARP tax aide program is in full swing,
providing 15-20 appointments per day for low to moderate income community
members. This program guide will have some new programs including cardio
drumming, tai chi quan, personal training, and reiki appointments. Monday's
Table to Table food distribution is going well. The format has changed slightly
with entry by age and some limits on the amount people can take. A new
member lunch will be held on March 26tn
Senior Center membership is currently at 1628, which is the highest it has been
since the pandemic.
The window and door project is currently in pre -bid and is anticipated to occur
this fall. Staff is working on getting some new chairs on the ground floor.
Commission Discussion
Ostrognai asked if this was the last year the Black History Ball would occur.
DeLoach noted that it is a very large event that takes a lot of staff input. She has
been in communication with other community leaders who have expressed
interest in taking it on and the Senior Center has created a template for what is
possible.
Gilchrest asked if the Senior Center will be affected by federal funding cuts.
DeLoach noted that she can only speak about the Senior Center and that the
Senior Center is funded by local tax dollars.
The commission discussed the proposals for 21 S linn St. DeLoach noted that
the details regarding each of the proposals is on the City's website and she
encouraged commissioners to take a look. Gilchrist noted a memo to City
Council could be written if there was one proposal that the Senior Center
Commission would like to express support for.
The commission would like to hear from additional staff members as well as
TRAIL.
Meeting Adjourned.
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Preliminary Minutes
February 20, 2025
Senior renter rommiccinn Attendance Reward
Term
1121124
4111124
1116124
6121124
1111/24
1111/24
9/19/24
10/17/2
11/21/
12/19/
1/16/25
2/20/25
Name
Expires
24
24
24
Betty
12/31/26
X
X
X
NM
NM
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
Rosse
Jay
12/31/25
X
X
X
NM
NM
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
Gilchrist
Mary
12/31/27
--
--
-
X
O/E
McCall
Angela
12/31/24
X
X
O/E
NM
NM
X
X
X
O/E
X
--
-
McConville
Lee
12/31/27
X
O/E
X
NM
NM
X 1
X
X
O/E
O/E
O/E
X
McKnight
Kathryn
12/31/27
y
X
X
Milster
Nancy
12/31/26
X
X
X
NM
NM
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Ostrognai
Ross
12/31/24
--
O
X
O
O
O
Taylor
Warren
12/31/25
X
X
X
NM
NM
O
X
O
X
X
O/E
X
Paris
1
1
Key: X =Present O =Absent O/E=Absent/Excused NM =No meeting -- = Not a member