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Date
Time
Meeting
Location
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
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
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
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June 5, 2025
Air Quality Testing Update - Memo from 6/2/25 Climate Action Commission Packet
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M EMORAN D UM
Date:
May 21, 2025
To:
Climate Action Commission
From:
Sarah Gardner, Climate Action Coordinator
Re:
Air Quality Testing in Iowa City
The purpose of this memo is to provide an update on actions taken by City, state, and federal
staff in response to concerns brought in 2024 to the Climate Action Commission and City
Council by residents regarding odors believed to originate from industrial operations in Iowa
City. Although addressing air quality and environmental compliance is outside the core
responsibilities of the Commission, this information is being provided for the purposes of
transparency and information sharing.
Background
In response to the concerns raised, and at the request of City management, the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) engaged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) to investigate and identify any potential sources the reported odors.
The EPA deployed a mobile air monitoring system to conduct sampling across the city's
industrial zones and neighboring residential areas. This system, mounted to a vehicle, included
air sample containers for laboratory analysis, meteorological equipment to detect wind patterns,
and an infrared camera capable of detecting volatile organic compounds, including methane.
To ensure comprehensive results, samples were collected at various times of day over several
days. While City management was informed that testing would take place, specific dates and
times were kept confidential by the EPA to ensure the integrity of blind sampling.
Analysis
Findings from the combined data —including laboratory analysis and thermal imaging —pointed
to a small amount of toluene emissions from the Loparex facility as the most likely source of the
reported odors. Importantly, the levels of toluene detected were measured in parts per billion,
over one hundred times lower than the lowest threshold known to impact human health (20
parts per million).
Toluene is known for its distinct odor and is easily detectable by humans even in extremely low
concentrations. Although it has a similar smell to acetone, toluene is non-flammable and
requires exposure to much higher concentrations than acetone to pose health risks.
Trace amounts of benzene (:53 parts per billion) were also identified during testing. These levels
are similarly more than one hundred times below the minimum risk level for human exposure.
The benzene detected is likely attributable to multiple environmental and industrial sources and
was not traced to a single origin.
Outcomes
After obtaining the results of the air sample testing, the EPA conducted an unannounced site
inspection at the Loparex facility in order to perform due diligence. This inspection included a
review of manufacturing and emissions control equipment, a compliance records audit, and
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additional optical gas imaging. The facility was determined to be in full compliance with all
current environmental regulations.
The findings from this investigation were shared with City staff, who followed up with the EPA to
discuss the air quality testing results. Staff also met separately with the Loparex facility manager
and environmental health specialist, who expressed a commitment to open communication. No
further action was recommended by the EPA.
More detailed information about these efforts and findings can be found in the attached reports
shared by the EPA with the City of Iowa City.
A/ United States Environmental Protection Agency
\`�/E PA Region 7
Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division
Air Branch Investigation Report
DART Monitoring
Iowa City, IA 52240
Inspection Date(s):
August 19-22, 2024
Christopher Appier, Inspector, ECAD, Air Branch
CHRISTOPH CHRISTOPHERAPPIER
ERAPPIER 143S56-0s0o5
Authorized for Release by:
Jodi Bruno, Air Branch Manager, ECAD
J O D I Digitally signed by JODI
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11201 Renner Boulevard
Lenexa, Kansas 66219
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 3
MATERIALSAND METHODS............................................................................................................ 5
DARTSYSTEM.............................................................................................................................. 5
OPTICALGAS IMAGING............................................................................................................... 7
POTENTIAL SOURCE IDENTIFICATION......................................................................................... 7
RESULTS........................................................................................................................................... 9
DARTMONITORING....................................................................................................................9
OPTICALGAS IMAGING............................................................................................................... 9
CANNISTERSAMPLING..............................................................................................................10
DISCUSSION...................................................................................................................................11
TABLES
Table 1: Facilities with air permit in the industrialized area of southeast Iowa City, IA ................ 3
Table 2: Iowa City, IA monitoring campaign team members......................................................... 4
Table 3: DART monitoring date and times...................................................................................... 8
Table 4: Date, time, and location of air canister sampling............................................................. 8
Table 5: Cannister Sampling Toluene and Benzene Results.........................................................10
Table 6: Regulations Applicable to Loparex.................................................................................. 11
FIGURES
Figure 1: Map of central and southeastern Iowa City .....
Figure 2: DART system installed on the top of a vehicle.
Figure 3: DART system installed inside of a vehicle.........
Figure 4: Routes of the DART monitoring system ............
Figure 5: PID readings for the morning of August 21......
APPENDICES
A — DART Manual
B — PID VOC List
C — DART GIS Files
D — DART Raw Data
E — FUR Video Log
F — Cannister Data
This Contents page shows all the sections contained in this report
and provides a clear indication of the end of this report.
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INTRODUCTION
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has been receiving odor complaints from
citizens located in an industrialized area of eastern Iowa City, IA. The industrial area includes
several facilities that are surrounded by a mix of residential and commercial properties (Figure
1). Due to the irregular timing of these complaints and distance from the nearest IDNR field
office, it has been difficult for IDNR to validate the air quality complaints. The industrialized
area contains eight facilities that have air permits issued by IDNR. Table 1 lists the names of the
eight facilities, their locations, and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code
descriptions. Figure 1 shows a map of central and southeastern Iowa City, IA. The industrialized
area of concern is highlighted in red.
Figure 1: Map of central and southeastern Iowa City
Table 1: Facilities with air permit in the industrialized area of southeast Iowa City, IA.
Facility Name
Address (Iowa City, IA)
NAICS Description
Economy Advertising
2800 Hwy 6 E
Commercial Lithographic Printing
Hawkeye Industries
2415 Heinz Rd
Commercial Screen Printing
Inc
All Other Motor Vehicle Parts
IAC Iowa City, LLC
2500 Hwy 6 E
Manufacturing
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Paper Bag and Coated and Treated
Loparex, Inc
2000 Industrial Park Rd
Paper Manufacturing
Petroleum Bulk Stations and
MidAmerican Energy
1630 Lower Muscatine Rd
Terminals
Broom, Brush, and Mop
Oral-B Laboratories
1832 Lower Muscatine Rd
Manufacturing
Proctor & Gamble
Soap and Other Detergent
2200 Lower Muscatine Rd
Hair Care
Manufacturing
Crushed and Broken Limestone
River Products Co
3163 & 3269 Dubuque St NE
Mining and Quarrying
The IDNR Field Services & Compliance Bureau requested that the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) utilize a mobile air monitoring vehicle, optical gas imaging, and air cannister
sampling and analysis to attempt to identify possible sources of odors in the area.
To fulfill this request, EPA conducted seven monitoring campaigns from August 19 to 22, 2024.
Table 2 lists the project team members involved in the investigation. IDNR members assisted
EPA members with their knowledge of the odor complaints and the surrounding area.
Table 2: Iowa City, IA monitoring campaign team members.
Team Member
Organization
Project Role
Christopher Appier
EPA Region 7
Project Lead
Charlotte Papp
EPA Region 7
Field Team Member
Kurt Levetzow
IDNR
Field Team Member
Ryan Stouder
IDNR
Field Team Member
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MATERIALS AND METHODS
DART SYSTEM
The DART (Data Acquisition in Real Time) is a mobile monitoring system that is attached to a
vehicle and can be deployed for geospatial air monitoring. The system can be seen installed on
a vehicle as shown in Figures 2 and 3. The DART was designed by the Environmental Research
Group (ERG) and is available for use by the U.S. EPA. The DART includes a photoionizing
detector (PID), a global positioning system (GPS), an integrated weather station, and the ability
to collect air samples via cannisters. The PID and wind data can be seen live using a tablet inside
the vehicle. The DART was operated according to the DART Manual issued with the equipment.
The manual is included as Appendix A.
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Figure 3: DART system installed inside of a vehicle
The DART PID utilizes an ION Science MINIPID 2 HS (high sense) sensor. This sensor can detect
volatile organic compound (VOC) levels between 0.5 ppb and 3,000 ppb. This PID is equipped
with a 10.6 eV lamp, which enables it to detect approximately 95% of volatiles. Notable
exceptions include most one carbon atom volatiles, acetylene, ethane, propane, and saturated
(H)CFCs. For a full list of VOCs visible to this sensor, see Appendix B. The PID is capable of
measuring all chemicals listed in Appendix B that have an ionization potential listed below 10.6
eV.
The PID does not speciate VOCs by chemical and the quantification is dependent on the specific
speciation of chemicals being measured by the sensor. For this reason, the PID was not used as
a quantitative measuring device in this investigation. It is only used as a screening tool that
indicates the presence of VOCs above background levels.
The DART utilizes an Airmar 220WX-RH Weather Station. The integrated weather station
measures wind speed, wind direction, pressure, relative humidity, and temperature. This allows
the user to better locate the source of emissions identified by the PID. The Airmar also logs GPS
coordinates so that the user can overlay a graphical representation of VOC and wind data on a
satellite image along the traveled route.
The DART allows capturing air samples using Entech 1.41- MiniCans. The cannisters for this
project were provided by ERG and shipped to EPA along with the DART system. The cannisters
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pull in ambient air for roughly 15 to 30 seconds. After a sample is captured, the cannisters are
sent to a laboratory to determine the concentration of various chemical compounds. For more
information on the analysis of these cannisters, see EPA Method TO-15.
OPTICAL GAS IMAGING
Optical gas imaging was conducted using a forward looking infrared (FLIR) camera model GX320
(SN:C15517 — FLIR GX 320 - 10400138). The FLIR GX320 is a portable infrared camera that
visualizes methane and other VOCs emissions. The FLIR camera was used in accordance with
the EPA Region 7 procedure titled: FLIR ThermaCAMI GasFindlR, GF320, and Similar Infrared
Cameras.
The FLIR camera also detects differences in temperature, such as hot gas exiting an industrial
smoke -stack. The FLIR camera used does not quantify emissions in terms of concentration nor
speciate VOCs by chemical. The FLIR camera is only a qualitative screening tool for the purposes
of this investigation.
POTENTIAL SOURCE IDENTIFICATION
To identify potential sources, a vehicle equipped with the DART monitoring system was
deployed along the routes shown in red in Figure 4 below.
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Monitoring campaigns were conducted on the evening of August 19, and the mornings and
evenings of August 20, 21, and 22. Exact start and stop times can are shown in Table 3 below.
The time stamps in the DART data for August 20 are out of sync between 5:50 and 6:10 p.m.
Table 3: DART monitoring date and times.
Date
Start Time
Stop Time
08/19/2024
4:47 p.m.
6:19 p.m.
08/20/2024
7:17 a.m.
8:02 a.m.
08/20/2024
5:41 p.m.
6:10 p.m.
08/21/2024
7:00 a.m.
8:20 p.m.
O8/21/2024
5:31 p.m.
7:24 p.m.
08/22/2024
7:10 a.m.
8:23 a.m.
08/22/2024
5:33 p.m.
6:51 p.m.
As discussed above, the VOC measurements using a PID provides a screening tool to observe
VOCs above the typical background level. A reading markedly above background levels was
used to indicate the presence of VOCs and triggered further investigation in the surrounding
area.
This further investigation included using the DART's wind data and the FLIR camera to better
pinpoint the source of VOCs causing a spike in the PID readings. FLIR camera videos were
recorded if any emission sources were identified by the DART. The FLIR camera was also used
on several occasions to scan for emission sources, even when signals above the background
were not detected on the PID.
To identify the chemical compounds and their concentrations, an air cannister sample was
taken each day. Table 4 lists the date, time, and location of each air sample taken. The
cannisters were shipped to ERG for analysis on August 27, 2024, and were received on August
29, 2024.
Table 4: Date, time, and location of air canister sampling.
Date
Time
Location
08/19/2024
5:51 p.m.
41°38'5.24"N / 91°29'50.09"W
08/20/2024
6:15 p.m.
41°38'6.77"N / 91°29'52.34"W
08/21/2024
8:10 a.m.
41°38'10.52"N / 91°29'59.46"W
08/22/2024
6:34 p.m.
41°38'17.62"N / 91°29'39.47"W
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RESULTS
DART MONITORING
During each of the seven monitoring campaigns, the DART detected VOC signals noticeably
above background levels when nearby and downwind of the Loparex facility. No other locations
along the route produced signals above the background.
Appendix C shows PID readings overlayed on a map near the Loparex facility for each
monitoring campaign, except for August 19. The GPS system in the DART was not functioning
properly on that day. The height of the bars corresponds to the relative reading of the PID. The
arrows indicate the direction of the wind. The PID signal spikes at the starts and ends of
monitoring is due to a bump check on the sensor performed by holding a magic marker in front
of the inlet. This was done to confirm that the PID was functioning properly.
Figure 5 shows the PID readings overlayed on a map for the morning of August 21. The PID
signal for the background can be seen by the flat green line along the route. The red push pin
indicates the location of the Loparex facility. Each monitoring campaign produced similar
results to this figure. All raw data from the DART system can be found in Appendix D.
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OPTICAL GAS IMAGING
The FUR camera identified multiple stacks with VOC emissions at the Loparex facility. A faint
signal of emissions was also detected from a stack on the south side of the Proctor & Gamble
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facility located at 2200 Lower Muscatine Rd. The Oral B and Alpla (2309 Heinz Rd, Iowa City, IA
52240) facilities were also viewed with the FUR camera, but no signs of VOCs were identified.
Appendix E lists the videos captured using the FUR camera. The video file names are non -
sequential due to erroneous recordings being deleted while in the field.
CANNISTER SAMPLING
The full laboratory analysis results for the cannister sampling is presented in Appendix F. A
concentration of ND denotes a non -detect. A concentration flagged with U denotes that the
value detected was under the detection limit.
The highest concentration in each sample was toluene, with concentrations ranging from 58.8
to 425 ppb. All other concentrations ranged from undetectable levels to 3.24 ppb (benzene).
Overall, toluene accounted for approximately 95 percent of the pollutants identified in the
samples. Table 5 shows the toluene and benzene concentrations measured for each cannister
sample.
Table 5: Cannister Sampling Toluene and Benzene Results
Cannister
Number
Sample Date
Toluene Concentration
(ppb)
Benzene Concentration
(ppb)
1
8/19/2024
58.8
0.379
2
8/20/2024
191
0.241
3
8/21/2024
425
0.206
4
8/22/2024
76.8
3.24
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DISCUSSION
Based on the results of the data collection discussed above, the Loparex facility appears to
warrantfurther investigation. Based on the optical gas imaging and air sampling, it appears that
toluene being emitted from multiple stacks at the facility. Though based on the emission
inventory and the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting, toluene emissions from the facility
are not unexpected.
Between 2019 and 2023, the facility reported between approximately 100,000 and 215,000
pounds of toluene emissions each year. No other facilities in the area report toluene through
TRI reporting. Toluene is common solvent and is often used in adhesives, coatings, and inks. For
more information on toluene, see https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-
09rdocumentsitoluene.pdf. For frame of reference, the average levels of toluene measured in
rural, urban, and indoor air averaged 0.3, 2.9, and 8.4 ppb, respectively.
According to the CDC's data on the health effects of toluene, the lowest no -observed -adverse -
effects level (NOAEL) for inhalation is 20 ppm. The highest values observed during this study are
approximately 100 times less than the lowest NOAEL.
The Loparex facility emissions are controlled through state issued and federally enforceable
permits, as well as several federal regulations. These regulations are listed in Table 6 below.
Though the emissions are regulated, this does not mean that no emissions are illegal. The
presence of toluene may not indicate that air quality laws or permits have been violated.
Further investigation is necessary to make that determination.
Table 6: Regulations Applicable to Lelparex
Regulation
Regulation Name
40 CFR Part 60,
` Standards of Performance for Pressure Sensitive Tape and Label
Subpart RR
I Surface Coating Operations
40 CFR Part 63,
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Paper and
Subpart JJJJ
Other Web Coatings
40 CFR Part 63,
National Emission Standards for the Printing and Publishing Industry
Subpart KK
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major
CFR Part 63,
Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process
Su
Su bpart DDDDD
Heaters
The information collected only represents the data collected over a relatively short period of
time. The data does not conclude that there are no other possible sources of emissions in the
area.
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AUnited States Environmental Protection Agency
N
M Region 7
;v E PA Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division
Air Branch Inspection Report
Unannounced Full Compliance Evaluation
Loparex, Inc.
2000 Industrial Park Road
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
FRS# 110017406608
Inspection Date(s):
December 10-11, 2024
Christopher Appier, Inspector, ECAD, Air Branch
by
CHRISTOPH CHMSTOPHHERAPPIER
ER APPIER 13505-06'00'6 2
Authorized for Release by:
Jodi Bruno, Air Branch Manager, ECAD
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Date: 20
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11201 Renner Boulevard
Lenexa, Kansas 66219
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CONTENTS
INSPECTION OVERVIEW.........................................................
INSPECTION OBJECTIVE......................................................
FACILITY CONTACT INFORMATION .....................................
FACILITY OVERVIEW...........................................................
FACILITY OPERATIONS SUMMARY ......................................
FIELD ACTIVITIES SUMMARY ...............................................
Measurement Activities .................................................
INVESTIGATION OBSERVATIONS AND POTENTIAL FINDINGS.
TABLES
Table 1. Applicable Regulations .............................................
Table 2. Project Team Members ............................................
Table 3. Facility Contact Information .....................................
Table 4. Emission Units and Applicable Regulations ..............
Table 5. Field Measurement Activities ...................................
APPENDICES
A — DART Monitoring Report (# pages)
B —Confidential Business Information (2 pages)
C — Receipt for Samples (1 page)
D — Field Video Log (1 page)
E — Field Photograph Log (74 pages)
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This Contents page shows all the sections contained in this report
and provides a clear indication of the end of this report.
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INSPECTION OVERVIEW
INSPECTION OBJECTIVE
The objective of the full compliance evaluation (FCE) inspection was to determine compliance
of the facility with the Clean Air Act (CAA), specifically those requirements listed in Table 1. The
facility was identified as a possible source of odors and flagged for further investigation during
an ambient air monitoring campaign conducted by the EPA in August 2024. The monitoring
campaign report can be found in Appendix A.
Table 1. Applicable Regulations
Code of Federal
Regulation
Standard Name
40 CFR Part 60
Subpart A, General Provisions
40 CFR Part 60
Subpart RR, Standards of Performance for Pressure Sensitive Tape and Label Surface
Coating Operations
40 CFR Part 63
Subpart A, General Provisions
40 CFR Part 63
Subpart KK, National Emission Standards for the Printing and Publishing Industry
40 CFR Part 63
Subpart JJJJ, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Paper and Other
Web Coating
40 CFR Part 63
Subpart DDDDD, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major
Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters
Table 2 lists the inspection team members.
Table 2. Project Team Members
Team Member
Organization
Project Role
Christopher Appier
EPA Region 7, ECAD, Air Branch
Lead inspector
Ryan Stouder
Iowa Department of Natural
Field team member
Resources (IDNR)
FACILITY CONTACT INFORMATION
Table 3 lists the primary facility contacts alphabetically.
Table 3. Facility Contact Information
Name, Title
Phone No.
Email Address
Bill Fahey, Maintenance and
(708) 927-2904
bill.fahey@loparex.com
Engineering Manager
Marc Tucker, EHS Manager
(319) 538-4029
marc.tucker@loparex.com
Heather Schebel, Environmental
(515) 710-1059
heather@schebelplc.com
Consultant
FACILITY OVERVIEW
The facility began operations in 1969. Loparex purchased the facility in 2001. The facility is
operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and employs approximately 165 employees.
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The facility produces specialty paper and film release liners. Operations include chemical
storage and mixing, paper and film treatment, primer and coating applications, drying, printing,
cutting, and auxiliary heat production.
The last onsite compliance monitoring activity at the facility was on December 19, 2022, and
consisted of a FCE inspection conducted by IDNR. IDNR completed a Title V certification review
on March 29, 2024.
According to EPA's Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) website, there has been
one formal enforcement action at this facility in the past five years. EPA issued an
Administrative Order on June 7, 2022, under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
(RCRA) program.
According to Loparex's Title V operating permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources (IDNR) on March 17, 2022, the facility is subject to the regulations and standards
subject to review during this inspection as noted in Table 1.
FACILITY OPERATIONS SUMMARY
The facility consists of nine production lines that produce various specialty paper and film
release liners, and auxiliary equipment such as mixing booths and a boiler. Table 4 shows the
various emission units for each production line and which regulation is applicable.
Table 4. Emission Units and Applicable Regulations
Line
Emission Point
Emission Unit
Description NSPS NESHAP
Corona Treater RR JJJJ
Electron Beam Curing #1 RR JJJJ
3
EP-003-1
EU-003-1
EP-003-2
EU-003-2
EP-003-3
EU-003-3
Electron Beam Curing #2
RR
JJJJ
EP-003-5
EU-003-5
UV Cure
RR
JJJJ
8
EP-008-1
EU-008-1A
Primer Coater
JJJJ
EU-008-113
Primer Coating Dryer
JJJJ
EP-008-3
EU-008-3
Extrusion Coater
EP-008-4
EU-008-4
Print Treater
EP-012-IA
EU-012-1C
Press Printer
KK
EU-012-11)
Infrared Oven
KK
EP-012-1
EU-012-1A
Primer Coater 1
KK
EU-012-113
Primer Dryer 1
KK
12
EP-012-2
EU-012-2
Extruder Laminator 1
Primer Coater and Dryer 2
KK
EP-012-3
EU-012-3
KK
EP-012-4
EU-012-4
Extruder Laminator 2
KK
012-5a
012-5-1a
Infeed Corona Treater
012-5-1b
Infeed Corona Treater
012-5b
012-5-2
Extruder #1 Treater
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012-5c
012-5-3
Extruder #2 Treater
EP-014-1
EU-014-1
Print Treater
JJJJ
EP-014-3C
EU-014-3C
Silicon Coating Dryer 1, Zone 3
JJJJ
EP-014-5C
EU-014-5C
Silicon Coating Dryer 2, Zone 3
JJJJ
14
EP-014/016
EU-014-2
Floor Sweep from Coating Booth
JJJJ
EU-014-3A
Silicon Coating Dryer 1, Zone 1
JJJJ
EU-014-3B
Silicon Coating Dryer 1, Zone 2
JJJJ
EU-014-5A
Silicon Coating Dryer 2, Zone 1
JJJJ
EU-014-5B
Silicon Coating Dryer 2, Zone 2
JJJJ
EU-014-6
Mixing Booth
EU-016-2
Floor Sweep from Coating Booth
JJJJ
EU-016-3A
Silicon Coating Dryer 3, Zone 1
JJJJ
EU-016-3B
Silicon Coating Dryer 3, Zone 2
JJJJ
EU-016-3C
Silicon Coating Dryer 3, Zone 3
JJJJ
EU-022-2
Rod Coating Head
RR
JJJJ
EU-022-3
Arch Type Dryer Oven
RR
JJJJ
EP-022-1
EU-022-1
Mixing Room
22
EP-022-3
EU-022-2
Bypass: Rod Coating Head
RR
JJJJ
EU-022-3
Bypass: Arch Type Dryer Oven
RR
JJJJ
EP-022-4
EU-022-4
Corona Treater
RR
JJJJ
15
E P-015-1
EU-015-1a
Ink Dryer (2 MMBtu/hr)
KK
EU-015-1b
Ink Application
KK
EP-15-2
EU-15-2
Mix Booth
16
EP-016-1
EU-016-1a
Corona Treater
JJJJ
EU-016-1b
Flame Treater
JJJJ
EP-016-4
EU-016-4
Mixing Area for Silicon Coatings
JJJJ
EP-017-1
EU-017-1
Corona Print Treater
RR
JJJJ
EP-017-2 & EP-
017-BP
EU-017-2
Coating Booth Floor Sweep
RR
JJJJ
EU-017-3A
Silicon Coating Oven, Zone 1
RR
JJJJ
EU-017-3B
Silicon Coating Oven, Zone 2
RR
JJJJ
17
EP-017-3
EU-017-3C
Silicon Coating Oven, Zone 3
RR
JJJJ
EP-017-4
EU-017-31D
Silicon Coating Oven, Zone 4
RR
JJJJ
EP-17-5
EU-017-4
Mix Booth
EP-17-6
EU-017-5
Auxiliary Heater
DDDDD
EP-018-1
EU-018-1
Print Treater
RR
JJJJ
EP-018-2 & EP-
018-BP
EU-018-2
Coating Booth Floor Sweep
RR
JJJJ
EU-018-3A
Silicon Coating Oven, Zone 1
RR
JJJJ
EU-018-3B
Silicon Coating Oven, Zone 2
RR
JJJJ
18
EP-018-3
EU-018-3C
Silicon Coating Oven, Zone 3
RR
JJJJ
EP-018-4
EU-018-31)
Silicon Coating Oven, Zone 4
RR
JJJJ
EP-018-5
EU-018-4
Mix Booth
EP-018-6
EU-018-5
Auxiliary Heater
DDDDD
EP-018-7
EU-018-6
Boiler
DDDDD
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EP-018-8 EP-018-7 Flame Treater
FIELD ACTIVITIES SUMMARY
I arrived at the facility on December 10, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. I completed a drive by surveillance
and did not observe visible emissions. I made entry at the front door at 9:45 a.m. and
introduced myself and Ryan Stouder, presented my credentials, and provided my business card
to Mr. Tucker. I conducted an opening conference during which I explained that the purpose of
the visit was to conduct an inspection to determine compliance with the CAA, specifically, to
determine compliance with the regulations and standards listed in Table 1. 1 explained that
after asking for some general business information, I would observe process units, emission
units, control equipment, and also review associated records demonstrating compliance with
the applicable permit and regulatory requirements. I explained to Mr. Tucker that the facility
would have an opportunity to make a claim of business confidentiality at the end of the
inspection and provided him with a Confidential Business Information (CBI) form. Mr. Tucker
did make a claim of confidentiality (Appendix B).
After the opening conference, I asked Messers. Tucker and Fahey questions about the facility's
operations, reviewed the facility map, and discussed their investigations into community odor
complaints.
The inspection team was given a facility tour by Messers. Fahey and Tucker. I wore a hard hat,
steel toed boots, safety glasses, ear plugs, and cut resistant gloves during the facility tour per
my site health and safety plan.
I obtained copies of the records as indicated on the Receipt for Documents (Appendix C) via a
shared OneDrive folder. The documents were uploaded on December 12, 2024, through
January 6, 2025. 1 received a paper copy of the facility map during the inspection.
I conducted optical gas imaging which is described in the Measurement Activities section
below.
We broke for lunch at 11:45 a.m. and returned to the inspection at 12:45 p.m. The facility tour
continued with Mr. Fahey and Ms. Schebel. After the facility tour, I discussed emission
calculations with Ms. Schebel. I left the facility at 3:10 p.m.
I returned to the facility at 8:35 a.m. on December 11, 2024. Ms. Schebel and I continued our
discussion on emission calculations. I also discussed the facility's wastewater handling with Mr.
Fahey.
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I conducted a closing conference with the facility contacts listed in Table 3. 1 provided the
facility with copies of the CBI form and a Receipt for Documents. I left the facility at 10:15 a.m.
Observations and potential findings from the facility tour, records review, and measurement
activities are noted in the Investigation Observation and Potential Findings section below.
Measurement Activities
I conducted optical gas imaging throughout the entire facility during the onsite inspection. A
video was captured when emissions were observed and can be found in Appendix D. Table 5
summarizes field measurement and field sampling activities.
All environmental measurement activities were performed in accordance with the EPA Region 7
quality system.
Table 5 summarizes field measurement activities.
Table S. Field Measurement Activities _
Method and/or Procedure', and
Date Measurer Name
Equipment
Region 7 procedure: FUR ThermaCAMI GasFindlR, GF320, and Christopher
December 10, 2024 Similar Infrared Equipment FUR GX320,sAppier
C15517 - FUR GX320-10400138
' The current version of each procedure, at the time of the investigation, was followed.
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INVESTIGATION OBSERVATIONS AND POTENTIAL FINDINGS
Ambient weather, site conditions, and field activities were documented in the field records. All
photographs are attached as Appendix E. I made the following observations during the
inspection. I discussed all observations with facility representatives during the closeout meeting
unless otherwise noted in the observation description.
These observations are not final compliance determinations. The EPA Region 7 Air Branch case
review team will make the final compliance determinations based on its review of this report
and other technical, regulatory, and facility information.
The equipment present at the facility appears to match the equipment listed in the facility's
permits.
During the inspection, I observed emissions coming from the equipment in the line 14 mixing
room. A video was recorded and can be seen in Appendix D. I did not observe any leaks from
the underground storage tanks outside of the facility.
The records submitted to demonstrate compliance with the regulations listed in Table 1 are still
under review as of the time of this report writing.
End of report.
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Item Number: IP3.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
"QF T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
June 5, 2025
2024 Residential Development Report
Attachments: 2024 Residential Development Report
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Introduction
Residential development is the process by which land is prepared
for new dwellings, either through new construction on vacant land
or redevelopment of land that has been previously developed.
Every year, the City of Iowa City analyzes local data to identify
development patterns and track recent and longer -term trends.
The goal is to provide accurate information that can inform land
use and planning decision -making processes.
One of the fundamental aspects of planning is accommodating the
growth of the community. Where a demand for housing goes
unmet, the City may see impacts to its population growth and the
growth of surrounding communities. This in turn can negatively
affect the City's sustainability and housing affordability goals.
report HICINICIMS
- Subdivision activity in 2024 dropped well below average, with sharp declines across all
housing types —especially single-family lots, which fell 75% below the 5-year average. No new
attached single-family or duplex lots were platted.
- Single-family permits in 2024 slightly exceeded five-year trends, but total permits were less
than half the 10-year average, with multi -family at a decade low and almost no attached single-
family or duplex activity.
- Dwelling demolitions declined significantly in 2024, with just 11 units removed —well below the
five-year average of 34 and the ten-year average of 39.
- Activity in the University Impact Area was also lower this year due to a lack of multi -family
development. Furthermore, the trend of converting duplexes to single-family homes continued,
but slowed in the area.
- The number of buildable vacant lots increased in 2024, largely due to new infrastructure and a
revised method for counting infill lots.'
- If permitting trends from 2020 through 2024 continue, the City is expected to only meet 68% of
its demand for new housing by 2030 with a deficit of approximately 1,490 dwelling units.
Important Definitions
001POK
• 1 principal dwelling
unit on 1 lot
• May be detached from
(SFD) or attached to
(SFA) adjacent units
(i.e. townhomes or
zero lot -line dwellings)
• May have an
accessory dwelling
• 2 principal dwelling
units on 1 lot (DUP)
• May have an
accessory dwelling
• 3 or more principal
dwelling units on 1 lot
(MF)
• Examples include
apartments,
condominiums, and
townhome-style multi-
family buildings.
• For mixed use
buildings, all dwellings
are considered multi-
family
Accessory
Dwelling
• 1 accessory dwelling
unit on 1 lot with
another principal use
(ADU)
• May be accessory to a
single-family or duplex
use
1. There was a change in methodology in the 2024 analysis of vacant lots. Previously lots that were owned by the adjacent landowners were
not counted as vacant lots because it was assumed that these properties will likely be sold together in the future. That assumption was
removed, contributing to the increase in vacant lots when comparing 2024 to 2023.
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Mn,nI Dlat Activity
Final plats are a subdivision process that
permanently delineates the location and
dimensions of features pertinent to the transfe
of property. Final plats are a leading indicator
for the anticipated number of single-family and
duplex dwelling units. To a lesser extent, it car
foreshadow the development of multi -family
dwellings.
Average Dwelling Units Accommodated by Lots Platted
New Dwelling Units by Final Plat, 2024
Subdivision
SFD
SFA
DUP
MF
Pine Grove Part Two
4
0
0
-8
Ronalds
2
0
0
0
Highlander Development
Fifth Addition
0
0
0
0
Bab's First Addition
1
0
0
0
Brickyard Hollow
6
0
0
0
Western Home GPD
0
0
0
133
Total
13
0
0
125
Anticipated Dwelling Units Accommodated by Lots Platted
550
500
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
E � 0
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Single -Family Detached ■ Single -Family Attached ■ Duplex ■ Multi -Family
■
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Single -Family Detached
207
169
31
105
79
56
65
18
1052
13
Single -Family Attached
52
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
0
Duplex
18
0
14
12
0
0
12
0
44
0
Multi -Family
144
98
279
206
204
108
32
140'
380
1253
Total
421
267
324
323
283
164
109
158
538
138
Includes 120-bed assisted group living use
2Includes 35 manufactured housing units
3 Includes a reduction of 8 units due to a replat & 32 assisted living units
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Western Home GPD
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Final Plats, 2024
Final Plat, 2014-2023
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Fifth Addition
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Bab's First Addition
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Building Per►iit Activity,
The issuance of a building permit is the final
administrative approval of building plans to
allow new construction. It is the last step of the
residential development process and provides a
basis for how many new dwellings are expected
in the near future. Demolition permits are a type
of building permit that allows the removal of a
structure. Both indicate the anticipated change
in dwellings.
Net Change in Dwelling Units
Average Dwelling Units Permitted
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Units Permitted
691
1,087
517
457
578
162
333
364
562'
1452
Units Demolished
-32
-160
-12
-13
-4
-12
-7
-22
-120
-11
Net Change in Units
659
927
505
444
574
150
326
342
442
134
Includes 120-bed assisted group living use and 22-bed community service - shelter use
2 Includes senior living facility with 12 beds
New Dwelling Units (based on building permit issuance)
1200
1000
-
600
400
200
0
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
■Accessory Dwelling Units 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 0
■ Multi -Family 546 905 353 340 495 55 195 266 505 46
■ Duplex 6 12 8 10 6 8 6 2 4 4
Single -Family Attached 28 18 6 2 2 0 0 0 2 0
Single -Family Detached 109 151 150 103 75 99 132 94 50 95
Dwelling Units Demolished (based on demolition permit issuance)
D- • • 0
• _ 50
2024 to - -100
' -150
-200 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
■ Multi -Family -28 -148 -5 0 0 0 0 -18 -104 0
■ Duplex -2 0 -2 -6 0 0 0 0 -6 -2
Single -Family Detached -2 -12 -5 -7 -4 -12 -7 -4 -10 -9
NEIGHBORHOOD & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 5
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0 .38 0. 5 1.5 Miles
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City Limits Residential Building
Residential Building Permit, 2024
Permit, 2014-2023 Residential Conversion, 1
Residential Conversion, 2024
2014-2023 Residential Demolition,
Residential Demolition, 2024 vl
2014-2023
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I Iniversity Impact Area P ^tivity
Changes in the University Impact Area (UTA) are often attributable to
large redevelopment projects in the Riverfront Crossings (RFC)
District. In 2024, there were three single-family detached homes and
one townhome style multi -family building (5 units) developed in the
UTA. No residential building permits were issued in the RFC District.
Regarding demolitions in the UTA in 2024, all occurred outside of the
RFC District. Two single-family homes were demolished for the
townhome-style multi -family development on S. Dodge St. and one
single-family home was demolished on W. Benton St. for unknown
purposes.
University Impact Area Permit Activity
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Building Permits
Single -Family Detached
2
1
6
4
1
1
1
1
3
3
Duplex
0
8
4
4
0
2
2
0
0
0
Multi -Family
167
531
157
193
151
4
110
5
291
5
Acc. Dwelling Unit
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
Demolition Permits
Single -Family Detached
-1
-4
-2
-1
-1
-3
-2
-1
-8
-3
Duplex
-2
0
0
-4
0
0
0
0
-2
0
Multi -Family
-16
-3
-5
0
0
0
0
0
-104
0
Net Change in Units 150 533 160 196 151 4 111 6 181 5
Conversions
DUP to SFD
1
1
0
2
1
2
0
4
3
1
MF to SFD
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
MF to Non -Residential
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Non -Residential to DUP
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
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As C4 J rivary%�1, 2025
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University Impact Area / -I_ • -I
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Final Plats 2024
Final Plat, 2014-2023 i► / r --
Residential Bui€ding -T_L i • Y •
Permit, 2014-2023
I � �raVfr
Residential Conversion, _f--
2014-2023 . .
Residential Demolition,
2014-2023 - - __—
Residential Bui€ding
Permit, 2024 --� ♦ �1 - f
Residential Conversion, ♦ —
2024 ♦ - -� - —
■ Residential Demolition, ♦ ♦� '
2024 ♦ — —
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Lot Suppler
Examining the supply of vacant, buildable lots provides an
understanding of the growth capacity within existing areas of
Iowa City. It is an especially important predictor for single-family
and duplex development because most of that type of building
activity occurs on recently created lots. However, many multi-
family dwellings are created by redeveloping existing sites, so
the supply of multi -family lots is less of a leading indicator for
that type of development.
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To issue a building permit for a newly created lot, public infrastructure such as streets, water and
sewer lines, and stormwater facilities must be provided. Lots that were created but have no
infrastructure are considered unimproved and are not yet buildable. Once infrastructure is provided,
a lot is considered buildable and can have a building permit issued.
Most unimproved lots tend to be from recently created subdivisions where infrastructure is still under
construction. However, lots are occasionally platted but remain unimproved for several years, and in
limited cases remain unimproved for decades (and will likely never become buildable).
Buildable Status of Existing Vacant Lots by Building Type
Dwelling
Type
Unimproved
Buildable
Total
Lots
Units
Lots
Units
Lots
Units
Single -Family Detached
36
36
321
321
357
357
Single -Family Attached
24
24
31
31
55
55
Duplex
4
8
25
50
29
58
Multi -Family
4
56
21
726'
25
782'
Does not include an anticipated number of units on 3 vacant lots that have unrestricted density.
Vacant Lot Supply Build -Out Analysis
A build -out analysis of the vacant lot supply estimates how long it would take for the current number
of vacant, buildable lots to be developed based on the 10-year average in building permits issued by
building type. Several factors can improve the outlook, such as the construction of infrastructure for
unimproved lots. Overall, this analysis is more important for single-family and duplex development.
Anticipated Build Out of Current Vacant Lot Supply
2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2034
Single -Family Detached 3.0 years
Single -Family Attached MMIIII
Duplex
Multi -Family =rs
NEIGHBORHOOD & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Development Projectirr,
Accommodating new residential growth is a fundamental aspect of planning for the future of Iowa
City. To determine if Iowa City's anticipated needs will be met, the City compares the number of
permits recently issued to expected population growth.
HnLIUIPdRjU OUPPIV dnu uerndnu
The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County projects that Iowa City's population will
reach approximately 85,070 residents by 2030, which is an increase of around 10,240 new residents
from 2020 through 2029. This suggests a demand for just over 4,610 new dwelling units within that
timeframe.
Alternatively, development can be projected using the five-year average (2020-2024) number of
dwelling units permitted annually. If the anticipated number of new dwelling units is less than the
projected need, then it indicates that the future supply of housing will be inadequate to
accommodate projected growth.
Projected Need vs. Projected Development (in dwelling units)
Projected
Need
6SFD:
4610
SFAIM
M=J
DUP: MF:
Deficit:
Projected
Projected
_
Development
940
5
1490
0
1.000 2.000 3,000
4,000 5,00'
M*M331i1i
Recent building permit trends suggest that the City will not meet its projected demand for new
housing, which can have negative repercussions. First, excess housing demand may encourage
additional growth in nearby cities, such as Tiffin or North Liberty, which have seen a proliferation of
new residential development. This can negatively impact the City's environmental goals as homes
are built further from employment centers and commuting distance, car dependence, and traffic
congestion increases. In addition, an insufficient supply of housing can increase the cost of housing -
when the supply cannot meet the demand for new dwellings, Iowa City will become less affordable.
Consequently, it is important to continue encouraging residential growth in areas that have access to
City services, such as in infill locations, as well as in the City's designated growth areas which are
anticipated to become part of the City in the future. Policies for development are laid out in more
detail in the City's Comprehensive Plan.
NEIGHBORHOOD & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Item Number: IP4.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
June 5, 2025
May 2025 Building Statistics
Attachments: May 2025 Building Statistics
Iowa City Building Permits
Issue date between 5/1/2025 and 5/31/2025
Permit Type
Work Class
Permit
YP
Permit If
Issue Date
Address
Description Applicant
Value
Building
(Commercial)
Accessory
Structure
Accessory
Structure
BLDC25-0052
5/22/2025
1317 DOVER ST
Mercer Park ballfield improvements project McComas-Lacina Construction Phil Keppler
$3,000,000
Building (Commercial) - Accessory
Structure Total
$3,000,000
Addition
Addition
$0
Building (Commercial) - Addition Total
$0
Remodel of former retail space to convert it to a
Alteration
Alteration
BLDC24-0139
5/1/2025
1800 STEVENS DR
worship space for a church (Mision Cristiana
CLAD Architecture Chucho Loria
$150,000
Church).
Install interior & exterior doors, re -work existing
Alteration
BLDC24-0080
5/12/2025
919 Highway 1 W
exterior pavement to accommodate new exterior
CESO, Inc Dee Mock
$120,000
doors and update hardware (Walmart).
Alteration
BLDC25-0047
5/12/2025
1180 FOSTER RD
Tear off existing shingle roof & install new shingles,
J&M Martinez Construction Inc Abel Martinez
$87,875
Alteration
BLDC25-0051
5/27/2025
1927 KEOKUK ST
Convert a lower level window into an exit door with
sidelight. Add an exterior stair/ramp to access this new
door, Both located on west side of the building.
C-Wise Design and Consulting LLC Martha
Norbeck
$55,000
Remove & replace two staircases. One is located on the
Alteration
BLDC25-0058
5/28/2025
645 S LUCAS ST
east side of the building & the other on the west side of
KMB PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Liz King
$11,000
the building,
Interior renovations of a 1602 SF space, including interior
Alteration
BLDC25-0055
5/28/2025
4501 W
cabinetry updates/additions, appearance face-lift of the
existing space (flooring, Paint, decals, etc,), and minor
Vanessa Cantu
$80,000
electrical work as reflected on plans.
Building (Commercial) - Alteration Total
$503,875
Building
New
(Commercial)
Demolition and replacement of City Park swimming pool,
swimming pool deck & enclosure; swimming pool
New
BLDC25-0014
5/8/2025
200 E PARK RD
facilities (bathhouse building & filter building). Site
Williams Architects Alexis Henke
$18,000,000
improvements include: site utilities replacement for new
facilities, new concrete walks, & minor asphalt pavement
replacement.
New freestanding shell building for new quick serve
New
BLDC25-0038
5/15/2025
21 STURGIS CORNER DR
restaurant. Work includes, but not limited to, site work,
Blake Humphrey
$480,000
building shell & structural work . Interior build -out plans
will be submitted later. (New Chipotle restaurant)
Building (Commercial) - New Construction
$18,480,000
Repair
Repair
BLDC25-0046
5/1/2025
430 S VAN BUREN ST
Siding installation on apartment building.
1&M Martinez Construction Inc Abel Martinez
$12,918
Removing & replace existing retaining wall & install new
Repair
BLDC25-0041
5/12/2025
702 N DUBUQUE ST
volleyball/sports court & replace other concrete as
Hardscape Solutions of Iowa Nathan Andrews
$361,000
needed, All located on the northeast side of the property,
Repair
BLDC25-0043
5/29/2025
302 RIDGELAND AVE
Remodel of restrooms, minor finish upgrades &
Neumann Monson Architects Jesse James
$85,000
expansion of lower -level restrooms.
Bulman
Building (Commercial) - Repair
$458,918
Tenant Build-
Tenant Build -
$0
Out
Out
Building (Commercial) - Tennant Build-
$0
Out Total
II
Building (Commercial) Total
$22,422,793
Installation of 14x35 inground fiberglass pool with a
Building
Accessory
Accessary
BLDR25-0147
5/27/2025
1087 MEADOWLARK DR
automatic safety cover & 1200 sq ft patio surround on
Aqua-Struction, Inc Landon Branchini
$135,880
(Residential)
Building
Building
the southeast side of the house.
Building (Residential) - Accessory Building
$135,880
Total
Accessory
Dwelling Unit
ADU
$0
(ADU)
Building
Building (Residential) - Accessory
(Residential)
Dwelling Unit (ADU) Total
$0
Construction of a new 12'xl3' sunroom on the east side
Addition
Addition
BLDR25-0119
5/12/2025
94 LINDEMANN DR
of the house. Will also be replacing the decking & railing
Home Town Restyling Brad Winn
$49,724
on the existing deck
New In -ground pool & deck on west side of property.
Addition
BLDR25-0126
5/12/2025
3527 ROHRET RD
Permttapplied for & issued after the project was
Dana R Vernon
$10,000
completed.
Dining room & pantry addition, expansion of existing
sunroom with unfinished basement below (northsideof
McCreedy-Ruth Construction, LLC Kevin
Addition
BLDR25-0135
5/13/2025
4130 NEWCASTLE DR
house) & replace existing deck &move deck stairs [north
McCreedy
$240,000
side of house},
Addition
BLDR25-0144
5/13/2025
1430 ROCHESTER AVE
Add a new deck, pergola & retaining wall, on north side
Goldsmith Properties LLC Anthony Smith
$10,000
of house.
New 16x16 screen porch addition on south side of house.
Addition
BLDR25-0109
5/14/2025
1 WELLESLEY WAY
Work includes porch conversion windows, bolted ceiling,
CPC Construction &Cabinetry Juan Pablo
$40,000
one ceiling fan,16x 42 footings &stairs build to code.
Cabrera
Addition
BLDR25-0113
5/19/2025
860 MCCOLLISTER CT
Addition 1-story sunroom on northeast side of house.
Rediger Construction Inc. Justin Rediger
$100,000
Addition to east side of house Add 1 bedroom,bathroom
Addition
BLDR25-0145
5/22/2025
1221 SHERIDAN AVE
& dining area (HPUS-0006).
Horizon Architecture Nichael Nolan
$100,000
Install new 19xl0 deck on west side of house. Would like
to attach to existing concrete pad with redheads so it will
Addition
BLDR25-0150
5/22/2025
123 MONTROSE AVE
stay even with the pad if any movement happens. Install
Randy Wessling Construction Randy Wessling
$9,000
four new 14x42 inch footings at back of deck where
ground slopes down. There is no railing or stairs.
Add an B'x17,5' section of deck to the southeast side of
the existing deck. The only change to the old deck is to
Addition
BLDR25-0164
5/28/2025
681 SHERWOOD DR
remove the railing so that the new deck can be
T&T Home Improvement Tanner Heitz
$20,286
connected to it.
Add 4-season porch with grilling deck and stairs, 2204
Addition
BLDR25-0160
5/29/2025
2910 BROOKSIDE DR
(north side of house), kitchen Remodel & electrical
Richard Repairs L.L.C. Michael Richard
$225,000
service upgrade
Building (Residential) - Addition Total
$804,010
Building
(Residential)
Alteration/
Remodel
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR24-0523
5/1/2025
420 W PARK RD
Remodel of basement for duplex,
GRIMES CONSTRUCTION LLC Darin Ray
Grimes
$55,000
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0123
5/1/2025
609 S DODGE ST
Add a bathroom within a large existing bedroom.
Thomas W Mentz Thomas W Mentz
$5,000
Remove existing 6' x 5' deck on south side of dwelling
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0125
5/5/2025
140 PENFRO DR
and replace with new 10' x 10' deck with 3 footings.
Reuse framing from the old stairs, install new treads and
risers using all treated wood 6' x 6' post, 2' x 8' beam &
Randy Wessling Construction Randy Wessling
$5,000
joist, and 2' x 6' handrail with 2' x 2' spindles.
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0133
5/5/2025
3128 ALPINE CT
Replace existing deck on north side of dwelling, with
same footprint, 14' x 20' deck with stairs and railings
Sueppel's Building and Remodeling GT Karr
$35,000
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0134
5/6/2025
31 RITA LYN CT
Remodel an existing primary bathroom & closet area.
Modern Roots Design Build John Norman
Martinek
$79 900
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0140
5/13/2025
2009 UNION RD
Add egress window on north side of house.
Gleeson Remodeling Yimi Andino
$3,800
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0142
5/14/2025
2935 SWEET BRIAR AVE
Interior remodel.
McDonough Structures Scott J McDonough
$75,000
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0138
5/20/2025
1890 SHERMAN DR
finish Basement. Add one bedroom and a bathroom.
Frontier Homes Russ Hunger
$16,000
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0155
5/21/2025
20 COLL CT
Remove old deck & build new 12'xl8' deck with new
landing, railing & stairs on north side of house,
Home Town Restyling Brad Winn
$15,826
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0143
5/22/2025
1350 SANTA FE DR
Add one bedroom in basement & install egress window
on south side of house,
Chelsey Lenz
$5,000
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0154
5/22/2025
416 RENO ST
Remove & replace asphalt shingles on the house, not
replacing roof decking (HPC25-0028).
Tomlinson Cannon Matt Pemble
$8,525
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0151
5/28/2025
340 SAMOA PL
Rebuild lower deck on north side of dwelling,
Westwinds Homeowners Association Bradley
Mecham
$7720
Building
Alteration/
Alteration/
Westwinds Homeowners Association Bradley
(Residential)
Remodel
Remodel
BLDR25-0152
5/28/2025
348 SAMOA PL
Rebuild lower deck on north side of dwelling.
Mecham
$7,220
Alteration/
BLDR25-0161
5/28/2025
610 ARBOR DR
Replace existing deck & rails on east side of house
Backyard Vinyl/ Revamp Fence & Deck Mark
$17,000
Remodel
Mclaughlin
Convert the current garage into a bedroom & HVAC
Alteration/
BLDR25-0165
5/28/2025
1106 N DUBUQUE ST
room. The HVAC will be used to heat and cool the room
Truconstruction Chad Crigger
$23,000
Remodel
converted from the garage.
Alteration/
Basement remodel. Addition of bathroom, storage &
BLDR25-0159
5/29/2025
2332 LAKESIDE DR
Parrott carpentry BRANDON M PARROTT
$10,000
Remodel
living areas
Alteration/
Add basement window to north wall/NE corner of
BLDR25-0170
5/29/2025
22 BEDFORD CT
Partner Home Advantage Joseph Frederick
$4,200
Remodel
basement.
Add bedroom in basement, install lights and outlets.
Alteration/
BLDR25-0172
5/29/2025
56 TEMPE CT
Convert part of existing garage to mudroom by adding
Eicher Design Build LLC Henry H Eicher
$36,000
Remodel
walls &electrical -
Building (Residential) -
$409,191
Alteration/Remodel Total
New SFD, 4-bedroom, 3 car garage, ranch style w/
New
New
BLDR25-0106
5/2/2025
892 SILVER UN
JLee Homes Jason Lee
$398,000
finished basement.
New SFD, ranch style home w/ 5bedrooms, attached 3 car
New
BLDR25-0120
5/7/2025
4634 PRESTON UN
Navigate Homes Karl Bigger
$350,669
garage & finished basement.
New
BLDR25-0121
5/7/2025
4620 PRESTON UN
New SFD, ranch style home w/ 5bedrooms, attached 3 car
Navigate Homes Karl Bigger
$360,430
garage & finished basement.
New
BLDR25-0127
5/2B/2025
586 MACLAN CIR
New duplex, w/ 6 bedrooms total Q on each side) w/
Navigate Homes Karl Bigger
$575,579
attached 2 car garages &finished basements.
Building (Residential) - New Total
$1,684,678
Replacing masonry work to support front porch (HPC24-
Repair
Repair
BLDR24-0516
5/2/2025
629 N GILBERT ST
KMB Property Management Liz King
$150
D118),
Installing 2 helical piers to stabilize from further
Building
(Residential)
Repair
Repair
BLDR25-0122
5/6/2025
403 W BENTON ST
settlement & stabilizer assembly with installation of
concrete footing to floor to stabilize back sun porch on
Anchored Walls Inc Deborah Erikson
$5,955
south side of home
Repair
BLDR25-0130
5/8/2025
1011 WOODLAWN AVE
Reconstruction of fire damaged house (HPC23-0026).
Wagner Bros, LLC Frank F Wagner
$400,000
Repair
BLDR25-0141
5/7/2025
1029 E COURT ST
Remove & replace shingles on the roof of the home
(H PC25-0027).
Erie Home Erie Home
$21,457
Repair
BLDR25-0132
5/5/2025
2308 LAKESIDE DR
Remove concrete and brick stoop on front of home and
pour a new one.
Aavantis LLC Kenneth Eugene Crock
$8,000
Repair
BLDR25-0128
5/16/2025
630 FAIRCHILD ST
Front porch restoration,
Bob Thompson Robert L Thompson
$16,000
Removal and replacement of old deck in existing location
on the east side of house. New deck will be the same size
Repair
BLDR25-0157
5/19/2025
610 N LUCAS ST
as the old deck (12' x 14')- The new deck will be lowered
such that a railing is not required. Planning to have two
Robert Blad Robert Blad
$5,000
steps surrounding the deck. Owner will perform the work
(HPC25-0023),
Repair
BLDR25-0167
5/29/2025
2626 CATSKILL CT
Replace deck boards on existing deck (north side of
house)
Home Town Restyling Brad Winn
$11,224
Building (Residential) - Repair
$467,786
Building (Residential) Total
$3,501,545
Grand Total
$25,944,338
Total Permits Issued
53
City of Iowa City
2025 Building Statistics
ValuelTVpe of Con6truc lion Pormim I ssued 2023
January
Februa
March
A nl
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
TOTAL
New Sin le FA mi ly Owe llin s 11RC- SValue li on
$0
$616.554
$1174.722
S4.5199Qf1
51.109.099
$7.440.285
Number of Permil1
0
1
3
10
3
17
Now Ou ex Uwellin a (IRC) - $ Valuation
$0
$0
SO
$2,696,793
$575.579
S3,272,372
Number of Permits
0
0
0
4
1
5
New MultiWe Unit Dwelll s 18C - S Valuation
$0
$0
SO
$0
$0
SO
Number of Permits
0
0
0
0
0
0
Number 01 BudCrn s
0
0
0
0
0
0
N umber o f OAmIlm unite
0
0
a
0
0
0
New Commercial or Mixod Commoraiat lifafdanllal i8C - S Valuadon
$0
$0
54 000 OW
W10 Q00
$400,000
55.010 000
Number of Permits
0
0
1
1
1
3
Number of Bulldwrris
0
0
1
1
T
3
Number of Dmiling Units
0
0
0
0
0
0
New Industrial [iBC) - S VSWabon
$0
$0
SO
$0
$0
SQ
Number of Permits
0
0
0
0
0
0
New Iowa City Public tSCARC Re places Public WorksRI111 We! - 5 Valuadpn
S710.0mi
$0
Sol
S0
W
$710,000
Number of Pormils
0
0
0
0
0
0
Schools IBC All new and a 114ddl31forlre it -S VA IUA150n
$0
$3,000
$30000
$0
$0
$33.000
Number of Permits
0
1
1
0
0
2
Misc. StructuraafFencea • S ValufBdn
$0
$0
5Q
$0
$0
SO
Number of Permits
0
0
0
0
0
0
Remodel Res Mentlal All aclWalterke it lRC 3 Valuation
$538,594
$572,840
$768,69a
$828501
$1.580,967
s4,389,710
N umber of Permits
14
13
27
28
36
118
Ramode 1. Commercial Ali addfaltu fire it IBC -SVal Ya I i on
$1.787.200
S4541700
S588,080
$5.386.604
$962.793
S9.178.177
N umbef 0 PerrrW5
10
5
8
14
9
46
Re mode I. lndustdal All addlalte rive p4ir IBC -S Val uatron New Catog ory in'22
$0
s0
$0
S0
50
$0
N urnbor Of Permils
0
0
0
0
0
0
RamodoI Public (Replaces Public Works Alf addleIterlre pair IBC -$ Valuation
$0
$0
$0
$o
$21.000,000
$tl,n6Q,000
Number of Pe"114
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Q
❑
Q
2
2
Residenllal Accessory Sfnictures !RC -S Va1V4fion
$0
$60,000
$140000
$54,000
$135,880
$389.880
Number of Permits
0
1
3
3
1
0
Rosldanbai Accassory Dwairing Uni[ jiRC 1 - S Valuation
$0
$0
50
$0
$0
50
Number of Pormils
0
0
0
0
0
p
TOTAL VALUE
$3,035,794
$1 727.09a
$6,701.510
$14,015,088
525,9"4 31$
$$1,424,524
TOTAL PERMITS
24
21
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60
53
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Item Number: IP5.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
June 5, 2025
Letter from Iowa Department of Transportation: Project notification
Attachments: Letter from Iowa Department of Transportation: Project notificationA
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KIM REYNOLDS, GOVERNOR
May 29, 2025
Dear City Council:
DOT
SCOTT MARLER, IOWA DOT DIRECTOR
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION/BUREAU
5455 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-364-0235
** Jowadot.gov
Ref: NHSN-000-T(381)--2R-00
This is official notification to your City Council that the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) proposes to let the
project as referenced above on June 17, 2025. This project, or a portion thereof, lies within your city. This project is
proposed for construction during 2025 and 2026 and will consist of a Statewide signing project at various locations on
multiple routes.
The work will be done in accord with the current Form 810034 "Agreement for Primary Road Extension Maintenance
and Operation". Project costs will be paid from the Primary Road Fund and no charges will be made against the city.
The contract will be administered by the Cedar Rapids Resident Construction Engineer's Office. if the City would like to
be notified of the preconstruction meeting schedule, contractor's proposed work schedule, or has any other questions
and/or concerns, please contact John Lamping, P.E., Resident Construction Engineer of the Cedar Rapids RCE Office by
calling 319-365-6986, or by email at iohn.lampin.L@iowadot.us
We would appreciate this project notification being included on your next City Council meeting agenda as a matter of
information for the Council members. If you have any questions concerning the work involved, please contact this office
as soon as possible to expedite any possible changes.
Sincerely yours,
Jesse Tibodeau, P.E.
Assistant District Engineer
JLT:JWP
To: Melissa Schwan, City Clerk, City of Vinton
Karla Marck, City Administrator/Clerk, City of Marengo
Bruce Trumpold, Society Administrator, Amana Society
Russ Eimers, Utility Administrator, Amana Society
Niki Osweiler, City Clerk/Treasurer, City of Williamsburg
Sara Fricke, City Clerk, City of Williamsburg
Sarah Chmelar, City Clerk, City of Kalona
Kellie Grace, City Clerk, City of Iowa City
Thorsten Johnson, City Clerk, City of Coralville
Tracey Mulcahey, City Clerk, City of North Liberty
Abigail Hora, City Clerk, City of Tiffin
FILED
MAY 2 9 2025
City Clerk
Iowa City, Iowa
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DOT
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION/BUREAU
5455 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
KIM REYNOLDS, GOVERNOR SCOTT MARLER, IOWA DOT DIRECTOR Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-364-0235
—Jowadot.gov
To: Susie Siddell, City Clerk, City of Solon
Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk, City of Cedar Rapids
Shari Hoffert, City Clerk, City of West Liberty
Leah Kolar, City Clerk, City of Shueyville
Cc: Jim Schnoebelen, P.E., Iowa DOT District Engineer, District 6
Jesse Tibodeau, P.E., Iowa DOT Assistant District Engineer, District 6
Danielle Alvarez, P.E., Iowa DOT District Construction Engineer, District 6
John Lamping P.E., Cedar Rapids Resident Construction Engineer, Cedar Rapids RICE Office
Steve Staebler, Iowa DOT Construction Tech Supervisor, Cedar Rapids RICE Office
Tammy Siebert, Iowa DOT Engineering Office Assistant, Cedar Rapids RCE Office
Tom Storey P.E., Iowa DOT Area Engineer, District 6 Office
Mark Harle P.E., Iowa DOT Area Engineer, District 6 Office
FILE®
MAY 2 9 2025
City Clerk
Iowa City, Iowa
Item Number: IP6.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
"QF T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
June 5, 2025
MidAmerican Energy 2024 Annual Report
Attachments: MidAmerican Energy 2024 Annual Report
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CALENDAR YEAR 2024
This report, filed in support of the electric and natural gas franchises between
Iowa City and MidAmerican Energy, summarizes the company's involvement
through its employees, programs and corporate citizenship work across the
Iowa City area in 2024.
For decades, MidAmerican has been the utility provider in Iowa City, with
its operations center located at 1630 Lower Muscatine Road. Eighty of
MiclAmerican's employees work out of this location to support electric and natural
gas customers — they also live in and are actively involved in the community.
MIDAMERICAN
ENERGY COMPANY
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MIDWESTERN STATES
MidAmerican has electric and
natural gas service in Iowa,
Illinois and South Dakota, and
natural gas service in Nebraska.
We serve more than 829,000 electric customers
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We safely manage more than 29,000 miles of power lines and 705,000 utility poles
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We safely manage more than 13,000 miles of natural gas systems, including 12,800 miles
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RECENT PROJECTS SUPPORT IOWA CITY
MidAmerican has several expansive construction and infrastructure improvement projects to
support Iowa City's continued growth.
2024 WORK
► Continued construction of the Lehman Avenue
Substation
► Commissioned five remotely operated switches
to improve outage restoration times
► Relocated facilities in support of the American
Legion Road improvement project
► Relocated facilities in support of the Dubuque
Street reconstruction project
► Relocated and placed electric facilities
underground in support of the South Gilbert
Street bridge replacement project
PLANNED FOR 2025
► Relocating and placing electric facilities
underground in support of the East Court Street
reconstruction project
► Relocating and placing electric facilities
underground in support of the North Gilbert
Street reconstruction project
► Relocating and placing electric facilities
underground in support of the South Gilbert
Street Phase II reconstruction project
► Relocating and placing electric facilities
underground in support of the Taft Avenue
reconstruction project
► Completing construction of the Lehman Avenue
substation
► Installing two new electric distribution circuits
out of the new Lehman Avenue substation to
facilitate growth and improve reliability to the
southeast part of Iowa City
► Relocating and placing electric facilities
underground in support of the Gilbert Street
bridge replacement project
► Relocating electric facilities for the American
Legion Road improvement project
RENEWABLE
ENERGY
GENERATION
COMMITMENT
Investing in renewable energy has been an important
part of keeping our rates affordable. According to
the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA),
MidAmerican's electric rates are 44% below the
national average.
Over the past two decades, MidAmerican has
invested significantly in wind energy projects,
all at no net cost to customers. Our renewable
generation helps maintain affordable rates and
has made Iowa a leader in renewable energy.
MiclAmerican's 7,700-megawatt wind fleet, the
largest of any regulated utility in the nation, provides
economic benefits to the state in addition to
supporting the environment. Our fleet of more than
3,400 turbines, located at 38 sites across Iowa,
generates enough electricity to power more than
2.4 million average households per year. Plus,
MidAmerican has completed two solar projects,
adding another 141 megawatts of renewable
generation capacity.
Last year, the company paid nearly $54.4 million in
property taxes, providing financial support for schools,
roads and bridges, along with medical services at the
local and county levels. Additionally, MidAmerican paid
partner landowners and their neighbors across our
wind and solar projects approximately $44.9 million
through lease payments in 2024.
DID YOU KNOW?
Our Hills solar project,
near Iowa City,
includes 10,000 solar
panels and delivers 3
megawatts of clean,
renewable energy to
our customers.
ADVANCING THE
OV'4GREEMADVANTAGEO PROGRAM
MiclAmerican is setting sights higher! To support changing customer demands, we
are enhancing our GreenAdvantageO' program to track not only energy generated
from renewable sources but also from carbon -free energy sources.
Our customers are now evaluating energy generation on a
carbon -free basis. This includes sources, like nuclear, in addition
to renewable energy, like wind and solar. As our customer load
continues to grow, the addition of carbon -free energy to our
GreenAdvantage program will better enable our customers to
realize the full range of benefits that carbon -free and renewable
energy generation provide.
In 2016, we set an ambitious goal to generate renewable energy
equal to 100% of our Iowa retail customers' annual usage.
In 2017, we implemented a new program, GreenAdvantage,
with help from customers, environmental stakeholders and
regulators, to track our progress. In 2022, we achieved our
goal - but growing customer loads make it difficult to continue
achieving it year after year with renewable energy alone.
In 2024, we generated carbon -free energy equal to 100% of
our Iowa customers' electricity usage. Neariy 92% of
that was renewable energy, with nuclear energy
from the Quad Cities Clean Energy Center
making up the balance. The adjustment to our
GreenAdvantage program includes retiring emission -free energy
certificates, in addition to the renewable energy certificates
originally included in the program. The certificate retirements are
tracked and verified by third -party providers.
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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a - drone? Normally,
reliable equipment - like using a bucket truck to
assess damage and repair a power line gets
the job done. But sometimes, we need an even
better way to complete our work quickly and
safely. So, we use a fleet of drones!
Our team of FAA -certified drone pilots have the proper
training to safely operate our drone fleet where it's
needed. And you might be asking: When are drones
needed for utility work? We find new uses all the time.
Here are some examples:
Drones can be used around our
substations, above our power
lines and even at the top of our
wind turbines.
In the past, bigger inspections could only be
done via helicopter or airplane - and they are still
beneficial for things like overall transmission line
inspections - but now we can take a quicker and
safer approach in certain scenarios. And, the faster
we can pin down the issue and fix it, the faster we
can restore service to our customers.
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Drones can inspect hard -to -
reach places like natural gas
pipeline under a bridge.
It's easy to forget about spaces like this, but believe
it or not, there could be natural gas pipeline under
that bridge you drive over every day! A drone
can inspect these quickly and safely. If the terrain
around equipment is unsafe, like flooded or storm -
damaged areas, drones allow us to complete our
inspections without putting any of our valuable crew
members at risk.
Drones can also help us prevent
breakdowns before they happen
with their infrared capability.
Some of our drones are equipped with infrared
cameras, Using heat signatures, we can easily
identify whether things are working normally or if
there are signs of trouble ahead. With this advanced
technology, our crews are able to take safety and
reliability to new heights.
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ECONOMIC
idAmerican works closely with
site selectors, commercial
developers, plus local, regional
and state partners, to attract
and retain businesses. With our low rates,
dependable and renewable energy, and reliable
infrastructure, companies have competitive
and economic advantages in MiclAmerican's
service area. Economic development is a key
component of MidAmerican's value-added
service to customers.
MidAmerican and our economic development
team actively support Greater Iowa City Inc.
(GIC) by providing financial assistance, staff time
and expertise to the organization. MidAmerican
has members on the Executive Council/Board,
Economic Innovation Council and Community
Development Innovation Council.
In 2024, MiclAmerican's financial commitment
to GIC increased to $40,000. The economic
development team is working with the city to
install a renewable natural gas (RNG) injection
facility at the waste water treatment plant
(WWTP). The RNG facility will capture methane
gas from the WWTP and inject the methane
gas into the MidAmerican gas distribution
system. The city benefits from selling the
renewable attributes of the injected methane
gas. The project is expected to be operational
in June 2027.
CHARITABLE GIVING
MidAmerican is a long-standing supporter of the
University of Iowa, with donations and support to
the organization exceeding $241,180 last year - an
increase of nearly $100,00 from 2023!
Other charitable giving, including from the
MidAmerican Energy Foundation, in -kind services
and employee volunteer involvement in Iowa City
and the surrounding metro area in 2024 included:
► $60,600 to the University of Iowa Center for
Advancement's FIRST Tech Challenge program
from the MidAmerican Energy Foundation
► $40,000 in dues to the Greater Iowa City Inc.
for economic development activities from
MidAmerican Energy
► $2b,000 to Iowa City's electric bus program for
exterior wraps from MidAmerican Energy
► $23,961 to the United Way of Johnson County
from the MidAmerican Energy Foundation
► $1 b,000 sponsorship to the Summer of the Arts
festival from MidAmerican Energy
► $3,710 sponsorship to the Greater Iowa City
Area Home Builders Association for the Parade
of Homes and October General Membership
Meeting Event from MidAmerican Energy
► $1,000 to the University of Iowa's Homecoming
Parade from MidAmerican Energy
► $1,000 to the Iowa City Compassion 2024 Global
Food Project from MidAmerican Energy
► $1,000 to the Education at The Englert Theatre
Project from the MidAmerican Energy Foundation
UNITED WAY CONTRIBUTIONS
MidAmerican and its employees support the Iowa City metro area beyond utility services.
In 2024, employees' contributions to $23,961
United Way of Johnson County totaled
With a 100% company $47,922
match, contributions totaled
During 2024, the univer*
collected energy efficiency
dollars totaling $539,934:.,
The less energy customers use, the lower
In 2024, Iowa City residents and businesses
their energy bill. Saving energy is good
received $1.8 million in energy efficiency
for everyone.
incentives and rebates, an increase of almost
$300,000 from 2023. Plus, the University
Energy efficiency provides significant
of Iowa continues to realize positive results
economic benefits to Iowa City residents,
from using the company's energy efficiency
businesses, public facilities and the University
incentives. In 2024, the university collected
of Iowa. We offer many programs and
energy efficiency dollars totaling $539,934.
projects that impact residents' homes, as well
as numerous commercial and community
projects that reduce usage and costs.
MidAmerican's energy efficiency plan puts
money back into customers' pockets and
continues to provide a wide range of programs
to encourage taking action to save energy.
PROPERTY
TAXES
MidAmerican also continued its Trees Please!
program this year, providing Iowa City with
a $5,000 grant to plant trees in places that
can provide shade and windbreaks, saving
buildings from high bills and an overworked
air conditioner.
MidAmerican continues to be one of the
largest property taxpayers in Iowa City and
Johnson County. For the tax year ending
June 2024, the company paid $1.5 million in
property taxes, broken down as follows:
► City of Iowa City — $610,701
► Public schools — $657,026
► Johnson County — $251, 218
► Other — $66,775
The combined property tax total for the
past four years is $6.2 million, with the city
receiving $2.4 million, schools $2.4 million,
county $979,425 and other $265,471.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
PROGRAM - ORES
Because strong, vibrant and
growing communities benefit
everyone, MidAmerican has
a long-standing tradition of
providing support through
employee volunteering and
engagement, sponsorships,
donations, career exploration
and a commitment to building
an inclusive workforce.
We contribute to every facet
of the communities we
serve through our corporate
citizenship program, CARES.
CARES stands for Community
Enhancement, Arts and Culture,
Environmental Respect,
Education/STEM and Safety.
"Through CARES, MidAmerican
and its employees give our
time, talent and resources to
help build stronger and more
sustainable communities through
these five areas of giving," said
Kathryn Kunert, vice president
of economic connections and
integration.
In addition to financial support,
the CARES program showcases
employee volunteerism.
During 2024, Iowa City -area
employees volunteered more
than 140 hours! Across Iowa,
MidAmerican employees
logged nearly 12,000 hours by
volunteering to participate in
community betterment projects,
Highlights of 2024 CARES events
held in Iowa City include:
► Hosted a STEM activity table
during National Engineering
Week at the Iowa Children's
Museum
► Stocked shelves at the North
Liberty Community Pantry
► Served soup at the Domestic
Violence Intervention Program
Souper Bowl
► Hosted a table at the Green Iowa
AmeriCorps Earth Expo Event
► Participated in an Farth Day
trash pickup downtown
► Volunteered at the Workplace
Learning Connection's
Financial Literacy Fair
► Donated and planted two
trees as part of an Arbor Day
tree planting
► Ran water stations at the
spring and fall Girls on the Run
5k Race events
► Served drinks at the beverage
station at the Iowa Arts Festival
Summer of the Arts
► Stocked shelves at the
CommUnity Food Pantry
► Handed out backpacks with
supplies to underserved
populations as a part of the
Ready, Set, School program
► Helped with the United Way
literacy kits and magic carpet
assembly for local school kids
► Participated in the University of
Iowa Homecoming Parade
► Purchased and wrapped gifts
for the United Way Adopt -a -
Family program
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I CARE is an energy assistance program that helps customers who are
unemployed, living on fixed or low incomes, or experiencing a family
crisis. The program provides assistance by helping these customers
pay their heating bills or fund energy efficiency upgrades. I CARE
funding comes from donations by employees and customers, with
a percentage match made by MidAmerican. The I CARE program is
annually advertised to customers through quarterly newsletters, billing
inserts or messages on customer bills.
All donations are administered in Iowa City by Hawkeye Area
Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP). To qualify, customers
must meet the state's Low -Income Home Energy Assistance
Program guidelines. The 2024 donations from Iowa City customers
and the company's match totaled $21,772, helping HACAP
assist Iowa City area customers, To ensure all the donated funds
can be used for their intended purpose, the company also pays
administrative fees to HACAP.
MidAmerican helps customers manage their energy costs by offering
the Budget Billing program. With Budget Billing, customers can sign
up for a levelized payment plan based on past energy usage to allow
for consistent payments, helping household budgets during the peak
heating and cooling seasons.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
"QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
June 5, 2025
Civil Service Entrance Examination - Building Inspector - Structural
Attachments: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Building Inspector - Structural
CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 Easl Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1 826
(319) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
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June 3, 2025
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Building Inspector — Structural
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 Building Inspector —
Structural.
Brian Jensen
Iowa City Civil Service Commission
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Item Number: IP8.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
"QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
June 5, 2025
Civil Service Entrance Examination - Maintenance Worker II - Water Distribution
Attachments: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Maintenance Worker II - Water
Distribution
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, low12 S2240-1826
(319) 3S6-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
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June 3, 2025
TO. The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Maintenance Worker II —Water Distribution
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
II —Water Distribution.
Dominic Waikel
Iowa City Civil Service Commission
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Item Number: IP9.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
"QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
June 5, 2025
Civil Service Entrance Examination - Maintenance Worker III - Water Distribution
Attachments: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Maintenance Worker III - Water
Distribution
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
lowa City, lotwa 52240-1826
(319) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
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June 3, 2025
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Maintenance Worker III - Water
Distribution
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 - Water Distribution.
Garrit Thomann
Iowa City Civil Service Commission
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Item Number: IP10.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
"QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
June 5, 2025
Civil Service Entrance Examination - Senior Maintenance Worker - Water Distribution
Attachments: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Senior Maintenance Worker - Water
Distribution
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, lo�,va 52240-1826
(319) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
vvww.icgov.org
June 3, 2025
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Senior Maintenance Worker — Water
Distribution
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 Senior Maintenance
Worker — Water Distribution.
Shawn Ostrander
Iowa City Civil Service Commission
ick Wys , Chair
Item Number: IP11.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
June 5, 2025
Community Police Review Board: May 13
Attachments: Community Police Review Board: May 13
CPRB — Draft Minutes
May 13, 2025
Page 1
Call to Order:
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Community Police Review Board
Draft Minutes — May 13, 2025
Chair Mekies called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Saul Mekies, Jessica Hobart -Collis, David Schwindt, Maurine Braddock
Melissa Jensen, Colette Atkins
None
Staff Present: Staff Connie McCurdy, Legal Counsel Patrick Ford
Others Present: Police Chief Dustin Liston
Recommendations to City Council:
• None.
Consent Calendar:
• Draft minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting
• Correspondence from Mary McCann
Motion by Jensen, seconded by Atkins to adopt the consent calendar as presented.
Motion carried 6/0.
New Business:
• Iowa City Police Department and Johnson County Sheriffs Office shared 'ail proposals:
Police Chief Liston spoke about the Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee (CJCC) meetings. These
meetings are put on by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and are held the second Tuesday of each
month. The purpose of these meetings is to talk about the issues with the current Johnson County jail and to
discuss getting a new jail. Liston mentioned a space needs study was done, and they looked at areas that could
possibly be shared by the Iowa City Police Department and the Johnson County Sheriff s office, such as
meeting space and gym/locker room space. Board member Braddock asked Liston if he had concerns about
sharing a facility or being located away from downtown. Liston replied that he had no concerns about sharing a
facility and if the police department was moved from downtown, they would most likely keep a couple of
officers in the downtown area.
Old Business:
• None.
Public Comment of Items not on the Agenda:
■ Mary McCann thanked the board for all that they do.
Board Information:
• None.
CPRB — Draft Minutes
May 13, 2025
Page 2
Staff Information:
• Staff McCurdy announced that Board member MacConnell resigned. McCurdy also noted that Legal Counsel
Ford is now working for Pugh Hagan Prahm PLC.
Future Meetings (subject to change):
• May 13, 2025, 5:30 p.m. —Helling Conference Room
• June 10, 2025, 5:30 p.m. —Helling Conference Room
• July 08, 2025, 5:30 p.m. — Helling Conference Room
• August 12, 2025, 5:30 p.m. — Helling Conference Room
Atkins stated she will not be at the July 8th meeting.
Executive Session:
Motion by Jensen, seconded by Hobart -Collis, to adjourn to Executive Session based on Section 21.5(1)(a) of the
Code of Iowa to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept
confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that government body's possession or continued receipt
of federal funds, and 22.7(11) personal information in confidential personnel records of public bodies including
but not limited to cities, boards of supervisors and school districts, and 22-7(5) police officer investigative reports,
except where disclosure is authorized elsewhere in the Code; and 22.7(18) Communications not required by law,
rule or procedure that are made to a government body or to any of its employees by identified persons outside of
government, to the extent that the government body receiving those communications from such persons outside of
government could reasonably believe that those persons would be discouraged from making them to that
government body if they were available for general public examination.
Open session adjourned: 5:51 p.m.
Return to Open Session:
Returned to open session: 6:45 p.m.
Motion by Mekies, seconded by Jensen to set the level of review for complaint #24-09 at 8-8-7 (13)(1)(d), request
additional investigation by the Police Chief or City Manager, or request police assistance in the Board's own
investigation.
Motion carried 6/0.
Adiournment•
Motion by Atkins, seconded by Hobart -Collis to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned: 6:46 p.m.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
June 5, 2025
Human Rights Commission: May 27
Attachments: Human Rights Commission: May 27
Draft Minutes
Human Rights Commission
May 27, 2025
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Commissioners present: Doug Kollasch, Kelsey Paul Shantz, Roger Lusala, Elizabeth Shannon, Mark Pries, Viana
Qadoura.
Commissioners on Zoom: None.
Commissioners absent: Emily Harkin, Lubna Mohamed.
Staff present: Stefanie Bowers.
Recommendation to City Council: No.
Meeting called to order: 5:34 PM.
Native American Land Acknowledgement: Pries read the Land Acknowledgement.
Public Comment of Items not on the agenda: None.
Approval of meeting minutes of April 22 and May 13, 2025: Pries moved, and Qadoura seconded. Motion
passed 6-0.
Juneteenth: Scheduled for June 19, 2025, in the South of 6 lot. Commissioners agreed to have a table at
the event and are awaiting more information regarding the time of the event. Lusala volunteered to table
the event to represent the commission. Depending on the hours of the event, Paul Shantz may be able to
help as well.
Iowa City Pride: Saturday, June 21, 2025, in the ped mall downtown Iowa City. Commissioners agreed to
have a table at the event. Set up will start at 12:00 PM. Mendez Shannon agreed to start the table at 12:00
PM. Paul Shantz suggested operating in shifts with a second shift starting earlier than last year's schedule.
2:00 PM was the recommended second shift start -time. Kollasch volunteered as well. The shifts were
agreed as:
• First Shift: 12:00 PM — 2:00 PM
o Mendez Shannon
o Paul Shantz (?)
• Second Shift: 2:00 PM —4:00 PM
o Kollasch
o Paul Shantz (?)
Staff informed commissioners remaining PRIDE yard signs are available for commissioners and community
members.
Party in the Park: Will be held every Thursday from June 12-August 14. Staff offered these events as an
opportunity for commissioners to do outreach and education with community members. Staff will follow
up with a schedule for commissioners to volunteer for this event at their own neighborhood parks.
Funding Request, Welcome Week: Iowa City Compassion requested $250 sponsorship for their 3rd annual
Welcome Week event. Pries recommended approving the sponsorship request. It was suggested to move the
approval pending the presentation of a reasonable budget for the event.
Human Rights Grant: The grants will be presented at the next council meeting. Staff requested two
commissioners to attend the meeting to answer any potential questions from City Council regarding the
grant recommendations. Pries volunteered to attend. Staff will reach out to Commissioner Harkin about her
availability to attend. Lusala also volunteered to attend.
Staff & Commission Updates:
Staff: Staff reminded commissioners that, as in past years, they are encouraged to take time off during the
summer months, especially given how busy the last few months have been for the volunteer commission.
Pries: Pries shared he will be attending his goddaughter's son's graduation on June 21s'. He also shared his
experience attending Luther College's graduation where he heard the Minister of Foreign Relations from
Norway speak. He found the experience inspiring as he witnessed cultures mix at the ceremony. He also
announced his anniversary of 53 years.
Mendez -Shannon: Thanked her fellow commissioners for their work reviewing and approving the Human
Rights Grant submissions. She shared that she will be working on building a coalition involving Human Rights
Grant recipients and community members alike.
Paul Shantz: Spoke to staff regarding the offered break and expressed wanting to keep the June 24'n
commission meeting scheduled. Paul Shantz also spoke about her work to create Community Conversations.
Topics and content have been established along with an event space, however, there have been no selected
dates yet. Paul Shantz encouraged commissioners to keep an eye out on their email regarding potential dates
for the Community Conversation events. Paul Shantz also shared she will be attending a portion of a meeting
regarding the Community Violence Intervention Model of Iowa City. Paul Shantz also shared she will be going
out of town to Philadelphia to attend an annual meeting of Peace and Security funders from across the
globe.
Qadoura: Qadoura is planning a community event on June 8'" for the second Muslim holiday of the year, Eid
al-Adha. Qadoura also encouraged commissioners to speak up for the humanity of those experiencing war
including Palestinians.
Lusala: Thanked staff for their work and commitment to the events the Commission hosts. Lusala also
apologized for his absence from the commission as he experienced transitions in his personal life. Lusala
recognized Qadoura's plea for humanity with special recognition for the people of Congo. Lusala was happy
to share he will be celebrating the graduation of his "bonus daughter."
Kollasch: Echoed Lusala's comments on the success of the Youth Awards and his gratitude to staff for
assisting during the award ceremony and to Mayor Teague for attending. Kollasch shared he will be out of
town attending a Human Rights Conference in D.C. which is followed by a World Pride celebration this
upcoming week. Kollasch also expressed his interest in learning from the speakers at the conference and
expressed his gratitude for the commission and their work for human rights.
June Meeting: It was agreed to keep the June 24'" meeting scheduled. It was said that this meeting would be
a time to check in on commission efforts such as the Coalition and Community Conversation events.
Adjourned: 6:10 PM.
The meeting can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/@citychannel4/videos.
Human Rights Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2024/2025
(Meeting Date)
NAME
TERM
EXP.
2/27
3/4
3/26
4/23
5/28
7/23
8/27
9/24
11/26
12/12
1/28
2/25
4/1
4/22
5113
5/27
Jahnavi Pandya
2024
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
A
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
Emily Harkin
2027
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
P
-
P
P
X
P
Z
A
Doug Kollasch
2027
X
X
X
X
X
Z
X
X
P
-
P
P
X
P
Z
P
Viana Qadoura
2025
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
-
A
A
X
P
P
P
Idriss Abdullahi
2025
-
-
-
X
Z
X
Z
A
P
-
P
A
A
Z
-
Mark Pries
2025
A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P
-
A
P
X
P
P
P
Roger Lusala
2026
X
X
A
X
X
X
X
X
P
-
P
P
A
A
A
P
Kelsey Paul Shantz
2026
X
X
X
Z
X
X
A
X
P
-
P
A
X
P
P
P
Liz Mendez -Shannon
2026
X
X
A
Z
X
X
A
X
A
-
P
P
X
A
A
P
Lubna Mohamed
2027
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Z
A
Z
Z
A
A
KEY: X = Present
A = Absent
Z = Present via Zoom