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CITY OF IOWA CITY
November 6, 2025
Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
IP1. City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
Miscellaneous
IP2. Media Release: City Council Listening Post November 11 at Dream City
IP3. Civil Service Entrance Examination - Climate Action Engagement Specialist
IP4. Civil Service Entrance Examination - Senior Engineer
IP5. October 2025 Building Statistics
Draft Minutes
IP6. Airport Commission: October 9
IP7. Senior Center Commission: October 23
IP8. Human Rights Commission: October 28
November 6, 2025 City of Iowa City
Item Number: IP1.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
November 6, 2025
City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
Attachments: City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
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City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
Subject to change
CITY OF IOWA CITY
November 6, 2025
Date
Time
Meeting
Location
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
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
8:00 AM
Special Formal (Organizational Meeting)
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
2:00 PM
Budget Work Session (CIP)
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Monday, November 3, 2026
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
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
"QF T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
November 6, 2025
Media Release: City Council Listening Post November 11 at Dream City
Attachments: City Council Listening Post November 11 at Dream City
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
"QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
November 6, 2025
Civil Service Entrance Examination - Climate Action Engagement Specialist
Attachments: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Climate Action Engagement Specialist
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa S2240-1826
(319) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
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October 29, 2025
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Climate Action Engagement Specialist
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 Climate Action
Engagement Specialist.
Kendall McMullen
Iowa City Civil Service Commission
Rick Wyss, Chair
Item Number: IP4.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
"QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
November 6, 2025
Civil Service Entrance Examination - Senior Engineer
Attachments: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Senior Engineer
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
(319) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
October 28, 2025
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Senior Engineer
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 Engineer.
Tyler Olson
Iowa City Civil Service Commission
Rick Wyss, Chair
Item Number: IP5.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
"QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
November 6, 2025
October 2025 Building Statistics
Attachments: October 2025 Building Statistics
Iowa City Building Permits
Issue date between 10/1/2025 and 10/31/2025
Permit Type
Work Class
Permit Type
Permit it
Issue Date
Address
Description
Applicant
Value
Building
(Commercial)
Accessory Structure
Accessory
Structure
Building (Commercial) - Accessory
Structure Total
$0
Interior remodel & new addition added on to the northeast
Addition
Addition
BLDC25-0097
10/10/2025
1839 B ST
side of the structure. Building will serve as a daycare for Reach
Merit Construction Isaac Brandt
$3,051,100
For Your Potential (former Odd Fellows Lodge).
Building (Commercial) - Addition Total
$3,051,700
Alteration
Alteration
3LDC25-0103
10/2/2025
15 N VAN BUREN ST
Demo interior wall to install a working station for shake and
tea . Install new post to support ceiling. Adding an ADA Public
Restroom to one of the existing rooms. Reconfiguration HVAC.
McCreedy-Ruth Construction, LLC Kevin
McCreedy
$98,000
Alteration
3LDC25-0121
10/7/2025
2407 TOWNCREST DR
Add interior wall to create an office,
Gleason Remodeling Yimi Andino
$3,500
First floor - Build four new enclosed offices. a new health/
mothers' room. Install new lighting & modifications to the
Alteration
BLDC25-0132
10/7/2025
2881 INDEPENDENCE RD
HVAC. Second floor: Build three new unisex bathrooms and a
Substance Architecture Todd M Garner
$100,000
small break area. Majority of second Floor space will remain
unfinished for future office expansion.
Alteration
BLDC25-0107
10/9/2025
2255 N DUBUQUE RD
Addition of casework, plumbing, and electrical outlets to
existing classrooms in storm shelter (ICCSD ESQ.
Iowa City Community School District Curt
Pratt
$150,000
Build one mock-up unit of a 2-bedroom suite which on the
Alteration
BLDC25-0116
10/8/2025
500 ACT DR
2nd floor of Building B. Will also construct 1 1-hour separation
wall between a tenant space on the remodel space (former
DCI Group Brian Mrozek
$120,000
ACT building).
Renovate existing warehouse & partial office space for practice
Alteration
BLDC25-0117
10/13/2025
2510 N DODGE ST
area & weight room for Iowa United/ League One Volleyball.
Initial Phase of a multi -phase campus repositioning (former
Shive-Hattery Architecture -Engineering
mark seabold
$750,000
Pearson building).
Alteration
BLDC25-0124
10/15/2025
213 HAYWOOD DR
Install new vinyl siding on apartment building.
Rentals By Ivette Kayla Cress
$53,000
Building
(Commercial)
RltemS[on
Alteration
BLDC25-0125
10/15/2025
243 HAYWOOD DR
Install new vinyl siding on apartment building.
Rentals By Ivette Kayla Cress
$53,000
Alteration
BLDC25-0126
10/15/2025
273 HAYWOOD DR
Install new vinyl siding on apartment building.
Rentals By Ivette Kayla Cress
$53,000
Remodel two existing bathrooms: Make existing men's room a
Alteration
8LDC25-0137
10/15/2025
1035 WADE ST
Unisex ADA compliant restroom & frame in and enclose two
Stecker Home Services Samuel Stecker
$15,000
stalls in existing women's bathroom.
Alteration
BLDC25-0120
10/17/2025
2400 TOWNCREST DR
Add interior door to hallway on east side of building.
Gleeson Remodeling Yimi Andino
$2,800
Alteration
BLDC25-0135
10/22/2025
1 OAKNOLL CT
Rebuild existing stone retaining walls with new retaining wall
block walls.
Country Landscapes Ed Geneser
$100,000
Alteration
BLDC25-0141
10/22/2025
209 E WASHINGTON ST 203
Remodel of law office that is downsizing. Adding a wall and
moving some doors & electrical as needed (Mears Law Firm).
Moka Java Will Jerry Weibel
$10,000
Alteration
BLDC25-0108
10/24/2025
2255 N DUBUQUE RD
Renovation of existing space into Junior Achievement Dream
Accelerator interactive space for students (ICCSD Tyler
Building).
Iowa City Community School District Curt
Pratt
$652,000
Alteration
BLDC25-0140
10/27/2025
635 RUPPERT RD
Office renovation. Add new storage closet & add dividing wall
to make two new offices (ITC Midwest),
Se to on Construction Cole Rick Simmons
P g Y
$147,900
Alteration
BLDC25-0136
10/28/2025
127 E WASHINGTON ST
Remodel an interior restaurant, reopen a back door, extend the
ceiling to accommodate a ventless hood, and remove a wall
Luna's Taqueria of Iowa City Isabel Garcia-
Rosas
$120,000
Building (Commercial) - Alteration Total
$2,428,200
Fence
Fence
$0
Building (Commercial) - Fence Total
$0
New
New
BLDC25-0045
10/1/2025
4366 NAPOLEON ST SE
Digester Rehabilitation Phase 1 (City of Iowa Wastewater
Treatment Facility)
Strand Associates, Inc. Glenn Walter
Tranowski
$28,000,000
BLDC25-0119
10/1/2025
2426 FREEDOM CT
Two commercial garage condominium buildings.
203 N Linn, 211 N Linn, 219 N Linn, Aiken
Condos, Winken Lots Peter Byler
$685,000
Building
New
New
BLDC25-0131
10/16/2025
2438 FREEDOM CT
Commercial garage building.
203 N Linn, 211 N Linn, 219 N Linn, Aiken
$490,000
(Commercial)
Condos, Winken Lots Peter Byler
Building (Commercial) - New
$29,175,000
Construction
Repair to exterior wall on west side f buildimg due to vehicle
Repair
Repair
BLDC25-0134
10/10/2025
1214 S GILBERT ST damage, Replace new storefront, opening header, touch up
McComas-Lacina Construction Brandon
$21 142
brick Facade & install new storefront window/door (Rent -A-
Hove
_enter)
Building (Commercial) - Repair
$21,142
Tenant Build -Out
Tenant Build-
$0
Out
Building (Commercial) - Tennant Build-
$0
Out Total
Building (Commercial) Total
$34,675,442
Building
Accessory Building
Accessory
BLDR25-0374
10/17/2025
1231 WADE ST
New detached 14 X 20 X 7 barn style shed/garage located on
David Jorgensen
$20,000
(Residential)
Building
the west side of house. Electricity will be added at a later date
Accessory
BLDR25-0353
10/14/2025
1276 AVA CIR
Inground Swimming Pool
MJ Concrete and Contracting Marcus Jasa
$100,000
Building
Building (Residential) - Accessory
$ 120,000
Building Total
Accessory Dwelling
Accessory
Unit (ADU)
Dwelling Unit
$0
(ADU)
Building (Residential) - Accessory
$0
Dwelling Unit (ADU) Total
Addition
Addition
BLDR25-0317
10/1/2025
4210 CUMBERLAND LN
Addition of bedroom, bathroom, and storage room on NW
Bedrock Builders LLC Johanna Klouda
$150,000
side of home.
Addition
BLDR25-0364
10/7/2025
3000 MUSCATINE AVE
Add 8 ft fence along north and east sides of house.
Lovewell Fence and Deck Ryan Novak
$9,568
Add 12 X 157 addition on the west side of the house that
Building
(Residential)
Addition
Addition
BLDR25-0339
10/9/2025
435 LEXINGTON AVE
includes a closet & partial bathroom renovation. Also adding
a 14 X 4' full bathroom addition (tub, vanity & sink) on the
All Pro Home Craig Streed
$35,000
north side of the house
Addition
BLDR25-0369
10/21/2025
156 APPANOOSE CT
Small addition on south side of garage.
Greg Ginneberge
$500
Addition
BLDR25-0385
10/29/2025
3881 WINNSBORO DR
Add a set of steps and an extension to an existing covered
porch on the west side of the house.
Handyman Solutions LLC James Redic Taylor
$6,400
Building (Residential) - Addition Total
$201,468
Alteration/Remodel
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0356
10/3/2025
1249 ESTHER CT
New deck stairs & handrails on west side of house.
Mark Greve
$2,500
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0341
10/3/2025
2120 RUSSELL DR
Replace the front entry steps on west side of house. Materials
used will be Cedar Tone pressure treated pine -
Jocelyn Bovey
$5,000
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0296
10/1/2025
813 RONALDS ST
Demo of Existing Deck. Installation of a 26x 13.5 Cedar Deck
Sitting on two sets of under beams floating off the house.
Reitz Carpentry Ryan Reitz
$25,000
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0344
10/6/2025
447 S SUMMIT ST
Update existing kitchen and baths plumbing and electrical.
Add master bath (plumbing and electrical), add AC (HPC25-
0065),
Nathaniel J Gibbs
$30,000
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0361
10/9/2025
930 DOVER ST
Replace existing decks on west (39 sq ft) & east (120 sq ft) side
of residence.
Backyard Vinyl/ Revamp Fence & Deck Mark
Mclaughlin
$18,000
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0363
10/8/2025
306 LEE ST
Remodeling basement. Adding wine cellar, bathroom, & living
aarea.
Forma Construction Aaron Kelly
$174,851
Removal of upper -level non -historical deck & stairs, replacing
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0371
10/13/2025
622 N VAN BUREN ST
door that accessed deck with wood framed historically
appropriate window. Interior & exterior cladding and trim
StraitBuilt Designs LLC Justin Strait
$5,000
repairs (HPC25-0054)
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0204
10/15/2025
1809 ROC HESTER CT
Build single room screened porch/"catio" on south side of
home; built on pre-existing poured cement slab.
Deborah Floyd
$12,260
Bvlldit
(Ftesidentfal)
Alteration/Remodel
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0367
10/20/2025
915 PEPPER DR
Add wall in basement to create a new bedroom. Bedroom will
have two egress windows.
David Charles Arch
$5,000
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0379
10/22/2025
4020 BUCKING HAM LN
Replace deck & railings on west side of house using composite
decking materials.
O'Donnell Decking Mike O'Donnell
$13,000
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0380
10/20/2025
4132 KILBURNIE CT
Updating decking/railings, install new porch trim & replacing
stairs, all on south side of dwelling-
T.C. Handiwork L,L.0 Tim M Corbett
$30,000
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0348
10/24/2025
747 GRANT ST
Replace pre -cast concrete steps with new wooden front steps
on east side of house (HPC25-0066).
Morey Brother's Woodworking Christian
Morey
$6,391
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0387
10/27/2025
630 WHITING AVE
Replace the existing 5' 10' landing and stair on the southeast
corner of the house,
Lovewell Fence and Deck Ryan Novak
$9,496
Alteration(
Remodel
BLDR25-0390
10/27/2025
30 SHAGBARK CT
Replacement of the railing and stairs on the existing deck o
north side of house.
Lovewell Fence and Deck Ryan Novak
$27,929
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0391
10/27/2025
1158 HOTZ AVE
Renovation of an existing, unconditioned 3-season porch-
Adding new windows & door and updates to the interior.
Modern Roots Design Build John Norman
Martinek
$77 180
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0376
10/29/2025
1026 ST CLEMENT ST
Kitchen Remodel
Custom Pro Homes Tracy Grecian
$30,000
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0357
10/3/2025
3005 STANFORD AVE
Remove old deck, install new footings, new 6x6 post & new
200joist. Install new composite decking, metal handrail &
stairs on south side of house.
Randy Wessling Construction Randy
essling
$22,000
Alteration/
Remodel
BLDR25-0400
10/30/2025
2124 PALMER CIR
Add egress basement window to west wall of basement for
possible bedroom in future.
Partner Home Advantage Joseph Frederick
$4,000
Building (Residential) -
Alteration/RemodelTotal
$497,607
Foundation
$0
Building (Residential) - Foundation
Total
$0
New
New
BLDR25-0273
10/1/2025
390 Gathering PL
New SFD, barn style slab on grade w/ 2 bedrooms & attached
2-car garage
Cardinal Construction, Inc. Kory Carty
$514,350
Building
New
New
BLDR25-0360
10/15/2025
428 Gathering PL
New SFD, barn style slab on grade w/ 2 bedrooms & attached
Cardinal Construction, Inc. Kory Carty
$519,830
(Residential)
2-car garage.
New
BLDR25-0373
10/17/2025
4713 PRESTON LN
new attached townhomes with 2- and 3-bedroom units &
Navigate Homes Karl Bigger
$920,847
attached 2-car garages,
New
BLDR25-0359
10/17/2025
745 SILVER CHARM LN
New SFD, 2-story home w/ 4 bedrooms, 3-car garage &
S G A CONSTRUCTION Travis 1 Shield
$1,085,000
swimming pool.
New
BLDR25-0375
10/17/2025
659 GATHERING PLACE LN
New SFD, barn style slab on grade w/ 2 bedrooms & attached
Cardinal Construction, Inc. Kory Carty
$470,378
2-car garage.
New
BLDR25-0372
10/24/2025
825 HERON DR
New SFD, 3-bedrooms w/ 2-car garage.
Rob Phipps building Robert Randall Phipps
$750,000
New
BLDR25-0384
10/28/2025
913 HERON PL
New SFD, 5-bedrooms w/ 2-car garage
Bedrock Builders LLC Alex Carrillo
$650,000
Building (Residential) - New Total
$4,970,405
Repair
Repair
BLDR25-0325
10/1/2025
420 TERRACE RD
Replace roughly 30' of CMU foundation wall on north side of
Stumpf Construction Services CHAD
$18,000
the house.
STUMPF
Repair
BLDR25-0355
10/3/2025
2935 KEEL BOAT LOOP
Replace decking & railing on the deck located on the west side
O'Donnell Decking Mike O'Donnell
$12,000
of the house.
Repair
BLDR25-0370
10/15/2025
1036 E COURT ST
Foundation repair/stabilization with power post & I-beam.
Robert Kelly
$3,785
Repair
BLDR25-0377
10/17/2025
1527 MUSCATINE AVE
Stucco repair, stucco crack repair & window trim (HPC25-
Minnetta Gardinier
$16,500
0070),
Repair
BLDR25-0362
10/22/2025
702 GRANT ST
New shingles on roof (HPC25-0068)
Nancy Fick
$15,000
Repair fire damage. Rebuild exterior framing, siding, soffit,
porch rafters, electrical, insulation, drywall and painting of
Repair
BLDR25-0300
10/24/2025
4164 RUTH ST
interior. Exterior work: Replace 3 rakers on porch, R&R wall
Firstcall Restoration Tom Campbell
$25,000
sheeting on north side of house, new roof on porch, replace
siding on north side of house.
Building
Repair
Repair
BLDR25-0368
10/2B/2025
205 TAFT SPEEDWAY
Roof replacement. Replace 11 trusses and roof shingles„
Paul Davis Restoration of the Iowa Corridor
$32,000
(Residential)
Replace vinyl siding and 5 windows.
Matt Banning
Repair the bottom of the two front columns on the west side
Repair
BLDR25-0399
10/30/2025
430 S SUMMIT ST
of house. There is some rot and we plan to remove it and
Modern Roots Design Build John Norman
$3,500
replace with new wood, trim, and paint (HPC25-0399)
Martinek
Building (Residential) - Repair
$125,785
Building (Residential) Total
$5,855,265
Grand Total
$40,530,707
Total Permits Issued
61
City of Iowa City
2025 Huildine Stati_cfics
ValuclTypa OF Canstruction Pmmlls 147wed 2023
January
February
March
Aril
May
June
July
August
Soplemw
October
November
December
TOTAL
New Single FamHy Dwelling s IRC -$Va tuation
$0
$636.554
$1.174.732
54,519.900
$1.109099
$31W-007
$1,934,104
$2,660,841
".340,003
$4.910.405
524.246,445
Number of Perrml,
0
1
3
10
3
4
3
7
4
7
42
Now Duplex Dwe3lin IRC -S Ya ivalion
5❑
S0
SQ
52,696,793
5575,579
$0
$1353.700
SQ
$713.324
$0
$5,339396
Number of Permits
0
0
0
4
1
2
2
0
1
0
10
New Mul lI le Unit Dvel Ung a WC -S Va lwlion
$0
50
50
$o
$❑
so
$4.000,000
$0
55,3<4,805
$o
$s 344.80$
Number of pormds
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
2
Number of 9uildiM1 s
11
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
2
Number of VwO[cnq unit;
0
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Item Number: IP6.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
November 6, 2025
Airport Commission: October 9
Attachments: Airport Commission: October 9
MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
October 9, 2025 — 6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
DRAFT
Members Present: Judy Pfohl, Chris Lawrence, Warren Bishop, Ryan Story (via zoom)
Members Absent: Hellecktra Orozco
Staff Present: Michael Tharp, Jennifer Schwickerath
Others Present: Adam Thompson, Matt Wolford
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
None
DETERMINE QUORUM
A quorum was determined at 6:02 pm and Bishop called the meeting to order.
Bishop nominated Lawrence to serve as Acting Chair, seconded by Lawrence. Motion carried 4-0
(Orozco absent)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Pfohl stated she reviewed the minutes and had no edits. Bishop moved to accept the minutes,
seconded by Pfohl. Motion carried (4-0 Orozco Absent)
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION / ACTION
a. Airport Construction Projects:
i. FAA grant projects —
1 . Runway 12/30 Displaced Threshold — Tharp stated that there were
some pavement repairs that needed to be done in the new section
and that the contractor was going to be out next week to perform
that work.
2. Runway 7/25 & 12/30 Pavement Maintenance — Tharp stated they
were still waiting for the FAA Go -letter but that they do have the
agreement with McClure ready to go. Tharp stated that FAA has
reviewed the contract and had so comments. Lawrence asked if
they would get the letter with the government shut down. Tharp
stated that FAA was working and they were sending out these
letters to airports. Tharp noted that the agenda item was incorrect
and that the contract was for just the design and bid services and a
contract for the construction related services would come later.
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September 11, 2025
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a. Consider a resolution authorizing chair to sign agreement
with McClure Engineering for design/bid/construction related
services. Pfohl moved resolution #A25-15, seconded by
Bishop. Motion carried (4-0 Orozco Absent)
Iowa DOT grant projects
1. T-hangar Building — Tharp stated that he and Thompson had been
discussing the extent of the project.
2. Wildlife Mitigation Study — Tharp stated that the USDA official had
stopped in the office for some information related to airport
operations for the reports. Tharp noted that they had seen deer on
the field.
b. Airport "Operations
i. IPIB Open Meetings Training Follow -Up — Tharp stated that after everyone
had been in the training they wanted to have this on the agenda in case
anyone had follow up questions. Tharp noted that as part of the session he
was in, they discussed using the `bcc' option for staff sending out information
to members to help reduce the chances of a reply all mishap. Schwickerath
noted that as a reminder for items on the agenda that aren't meant for
engagement but just are more of a one-way conversation because those
items haven't been on the agenda. Tharp noted that everyone has been
through the training and everyone should him their certificates when they
have them.
ii. Budget — Tharp noted that he, Bishop, and Story had email conversation
regarding the budget. Tharp noted that this budget proposal has just under
$30,000 for a proposed surplus. He noted that the FY26-28 years are the
years where they're wanting to maintain higher surplus levels to bring their
fund balance back up. Lawrence asked about the insurance costs to which
Tharp responded. Bishop stated he was surprised by the amount of costs
that are part of the IT budget. Tharp noted that the numbers also include the
costs for cameras and that data as well.
1. FY27 Budget Submittal
a. Motion to submit FY27 Budget — Bishop moved to submit
the budget as presented, seconded by Lawrence. Motion
carried (4-0 Orozco Absent)
iii. Management —
1. Temporary Access Agreement with Hills Bank — Tharp stated that
Hills bank is doing some additional work near the pond in that area
to manage landscaping, and they've asked for access again. Tharp
stated they did this a few years ago as well.
a. Consider a resolution approving agreement with Hills Bank —
Lawrence moved resolution #A25-16, seconded by
Bishop. Motion carried (4-0 Orozco Absent)
iv. Events —
1 . Autocross (Oct 19) — Tharp stated the car club was here in a couple
of weeks.
2. Climate Fest (Sept 22) — Tharp stated that the climate fest went
really and that folks were extremely happy with the turnout. Tharp
stated they had a couple of tours of the solar array for folks to see it
up close. They had some artists at the airport who showcased
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September 11, 2025
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artwork that use solar energy to create. Tharp noted he made a
piece of cyanotype art during the event.
c. FBO / Flight Training Reports
i. Jet Air — Wolford stated traffic has been up. Pfohl asked about having the
concrete monument sign pressure washed. Wolford noted they've reached
out to Parks to get options and recommendations for the sign. Wolford also
stated they needed to get more mulch for the viewing area equipment.
1. Hangar Door Replacement —Tharp noted that this agreement called
for Jet Air to replace the door on Hangar M and the extension of the
ground lease on Hangar N as a trade for the value. Wolford noted
they had chose to go with the door by Kinze Manufacturing.
a. Consider a resolution setting a public hearing for an
agreement to replace the Hangar M Door and Extend Hangar
N Ground Lease. Bishop moved resolution #A25-17,
seconded by Lawrence. Motion carried (4-0 Orozco
Absent)
d. Commission Members' Reports —none
e. Staff Report — none
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING —Set the next meeting for November 13, 2025. Lawence
stated he would be unavailable for the November meeting
ADJOURN — Lawrence moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:34pm. Seconded by Bishop. Motion
carried (4-0 Orozco Absent)
CHAIRPERSON DATE
Airport Commission
September 11, 2025
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Airport Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2024-2025
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Item Number: IP7.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
November 6, 2025
Senior Center Commission: October 23
Attachments: Senior Center Commission: October 23
Preliminary Minutes
October 23, 2025
MINUTES
SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
October 23, 2025
Room 311, Iowa City Senior Center
Members Present: Nancy Ostrognai, Kate Milster, Lee McKnight, Warren Paris,
Betty Rosse
Members Absent: Jay Gilchrist, Mary McCall
Staff Present: LaTasha DeLoach, Kristin Kromray
Others Present: None
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Gilchrist at 4.00 PM.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 18, 2025, MEETING:
Motion: To accept the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting.
Motion carried on a 5/0 vote. Milster/Paris
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
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OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW:
DeLoach reported the new program guide is now available. The Soul Train Block
Party was a well -received event. The Senior Center has a new Grandbabies
program in partnership with the Iowa City Public Library.
The window and door project continues. They are currently painting the exterior
windows. The exterior doors will be replaced soon. The kitchen is currently
closed for cleaning before the start of the project to restore digital controls to the
HVAC system. This work will include changes to ductwork in a few areas of the
building. The skywalk entrance door gap will be fixed soon.
DeLoach presented information on the Gray Wave, which is a term used for the
number of people that are currently retiring. There are approximately 10,000
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October 23, 2025
people retiring every day in the United States. By 2030 there will be more people
in Iowa over the age of 65 than people under 18. More seniors will be coming to
the Iowa City area for healthcare. DeLoach wants the Senior Center to be ready
for this significant increase and posed the question of what more the Senior
Center could be doing.
DeLoach presented a few ideas around the theme of better connecting with new
members. They include a presentation at the new member lunches, creating a
social connections calendar, involving evening and weekend staff in connecting
with new members, and mid-life mixer events to foster connections.
McKnight asked how participation is going in Senior Center classes. DeLoach
noted that some classes fill right away with a wait list. She noted some classes
can tend to be slow to build but then are popular over the long term. Milster noted
that the senior college could be here more often. She also wondered about name
tags being used in classes. Transportation to the Senior Center was also
discussed. DeLoach also noted that Michelle Buhman has been working with an
organization to create a survey that helps connect people with services and give
recommendations, it is called the Better Age survey.
The Original Mature Groovers are working on a series for early next year on
Afrofuturism. This will be in place of a Black History Ball. The series, which will
be called Parable of the Future: Black Future Fest, will be in partnership with
PS1's Center for Afrofuturist studies, Film Scene, and the Iowa City Public
Library. Events will take place in January and February and will include a film
series, book panel discussion of two Octavia Butler books, a community art
project, a fashion show, and an art show.
The Senior Center had a Hispanic Heritage event two weekends ago. Rosse
asked why the press does not attend these events. DeLoach noted that for large
programs the Senior Center works with the City's communications staff in putting
out a press release.
DeLoach reported that the Senior Center's Program Specialist, Michelle Buhman,
is going to retire at the end of December.
COMMISSION OVERVIEW:
DeLoach noted that a request for proposal is in the works for interior renovations.
Paris asked about the kitchen. It will be part of the interior renovation planning
process. McKnight asked about lobby furniture which will also be included.
Milster requested more seating on the 3rd floor.
DeLoach noted that there will like be policy reviews at an upcoming meeting.
Meeting Adjourned.
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Preliminary Minutes
October 23, 2025
Senior Center Commission Attendance Record
Term
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12/31/26
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12/31/27
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12/31/27
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Item Number: IP8.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
November 6, 2025
Human Rights Commission: October 28
Attachments: Human Rights Commission: October 28
Draft Minutes
Human Rights Commission
October 28, 2025
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Commissioners Present: Doug Kollasch, Elizabeth Mendez -Shannon, Kelsey Paul Shantz, Mark Pries,
Viana Qadoura.
Commissioners on Zoom: Talya Miller, Lubna Mohamed.
Commissioners Absent: Emily Harkin, Roger Lusala.
Staff Present: Stefanie Bowers, Tre Hall.
Meeting Called to Order: 5:32 PM.
Recommendations to City Council: Yes, to pass a resolution for Fourth Amendment Workplace
Protections.
Native American Land Acknowledgement: The Land Acknowledgement was read by Paul Shantz.
Report from the Police Department's Community Outreach: Tre Hall, Community Outreach Assistant
Went over past events.
'Brew with the Crew' took place at the beginning of the month at the Willow Creek Park. The event
had great turnout, Hall hopes the event continues to grow. 'Brew with the Crew' is advertised on
Facebook, news releases and the radio.
Hall and Joshua Dabusu, Community Outreach Assistant tabled the African Fest. Hall and Dabusu also
met the new street outreach, Eben Senft from Shelter House. Hall exclaims Senft is an excellent
resource.
The team did a squad tour at a preschool off Court and 1st
Hall met with Community Violence Intervention, and they are working on a project with more
information coming. Hall shares he has high hopes for this project.
The Salvation Army teamed up for a Trunk or Treat October 23rd at the Pizza Ranch. 150 to 200 kids
and their families walked through the event.
Winter clothing drive was 3-4 full days of people attending from throughout Johnson County.
Holiday with Heroes is coming up in December. Previous name was 'Shop with the Cop' and changed
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due to potential legality issue.
Impromptu community outreach took place on the Pentacrest on October 29' handing out candy,
koozies and stress balls.
Qadoura asks if there are any resources that would be great to know about due to SNAP and food
security issues. Hall responds that Community Crisis is a resource with more information or great
resource to direct questions to. The Senior Center on Mondays has food drives. These options will be
more utilized as the SNAP deadline hits.
Paul Shantz brings concern to the cold weather months and lack of benefits and if there are any
resources for residents. Hall brings attention to the rules and regulations put in place by City of Iowa
City that landlords must provide heat and water. If you are having issues, call the Iowa City Housing
Inspector.
Presentation by Escucha Mi Voz:
Frist Speaker, Heidi Pu-Osorio shared her experience of immigrating that is why we organize, because in
the United States, we have the power to change our present and our future. To instill this belief Pu-
Osorio demands the Fourth Amendment to be enforced to protect immigrant workers from harassment,
detainment and their right to due process. The law must protect all of us, equally, because justice knows
no immigration status.
Second Speaker, Wendy Castanun shared her experience of immigrating in search of a safe life, due to
violence becoming part of everyday life and poverty had closed the doors to a better future. Leaving
everything behind with hope of work and education but with dreams and dignity. We came because we
deeply believe that all human beings deserve to live in peace, with justice and respect, regardless of our
race, language, skin color or religion because dignity has no borders. Castanun shares the hope we all
have for a better life and why it is essential to organize to defend our rights, resist the unjust policies of
this administration and raise voices against discrimination and abuse. Organizing is not just an act of
defense, it's and act of hope and collective power. Castanun states it is necessary to fully implement the
Fourth Amendment, so immigrants have protection and safety at work. No person should be harassed,
detained or violated without cause of due process. The law must protect us all equally.
Third Speaker, Elida Contreras brings attention to the working families in Johnson County who sustain
our economy and are facing an increasingly severe crisis, both at home and work. Many our essential in
sectors such as construction, childcare, cleaning, hospitality and food services. Many are being harassed
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by ICE at their workplace and forced to live in overcrowded condition and denied access to resources. To
intervene, Contreras stresses the obligation of local governments should be obligated to do so and asks
the Human Rights Commission to help pass the resolution of Workplace Due Process and Safety
Resolution, which reaffirms 4th Amendment protections for all workers. We don't want more cases like
Jorge's to happen.
Pries moves to advance to City council; seconded by Paul Shantz.
Pries would like to learn more about non-public workplaces or spaces. Escucha Mi Voz explains there are
private place or non-public places in public workplace. A room just for workers, not the public. Pries asks
for a description of designating a locked private area. Escucha Mi Voz uses an example of a kitchen is
usually open and if workers can lock themselves in, ICE cannot storm in.
Mendez -Shannon mentions in addition to the resolution, Escucha Mi Voz will be available to train local
officials and then have an open invite to businesses in town, workers, owners and legal observers.
Paul Shantz points out the community support section and to put resources behind it to highlight the
importance whether that be joint entities or individual city councils. Escucha Mi Voz idea is not to just
implement this resolution in Iowa City but other cities that belong to Johnson County because so many
immigrants live and work here.
Pries would like to see lots of signage on buildings. Escucha Mi Voz would make them. Pries explains that
the signage, the Commission could encourage churches to buy them and put them up.
Workers need to be safe and right now ICE is storming in and grabbing people with no warrants. Many
know there's their private place at work, like Jorge but was revealed to ICE by the business owner. The
language is to educated business owners and workers about the rights they have.
Kollasch asks if there are any other incidents that are not as publicized as Jorge's. Escucha Mi Voz
responds not as big as Jorge's since the incident was in the core of Iowa City but there are check -ins with
people. Many incidents are not learned until after and the family is reaching out. The construction
workers that go to Menards are kidnapped.
Pries states that the Bread Garden event with Jorge was intended to instill fear among us by ICE and it
certainly did that but still a big crowd protested.
Paul Shantz brings awareness to how awful and threatening this is to the community, even if they do not
see themselves concerned or at risk, the use of state force in this way and using ICE resources is a threat
to all of us and how important Escucha Mi Voz is.
Kollasch states that Escucha Mi Voz has the Commission's help and support.
Qadoura highlights people and their organizations courage and bravery right now facing federal and
state laws and how important they are as a starting point but also as a moment in history that we will
not be silenced and giving possibilities to ourselves and community. 1 hope no one gets daunted or shys
away from seeking justice, even if things do not pass as we expect them to.
Paul Shauntz asks how community can support beyond the initial presentation. Escucha Mi Voz
attending join entity meetings and receiving donations to move forward.
Motion passed 7-0.
Approval of Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2025, and October 1, 2025: Priest moved; seconded
Paul Shantz. Motion passed 7-0.
Public Comments of Items Not on the Agenda: None.
Correspondence:
- Veterans for Peace: November 1P
- One Community, One Book: November 10'n
- Community Connections Day: November 18'h — Staff tabling 9-2
Review November Meeting Date:
Original date: Tuesday, November 25'n
Rescheduled: Monday, December 1s' at 5:30pm
Consider Hosting a December Mixer:
Kollasch highlights having meet and greet events like this in the past. Staff mentions past events
called 'Coffee and Cocoa'. Qadoura mentions a weekday may draw less crowds since people are
usually rushing through their business hours and things, therefore afternoon, early evening or
weekend.
Pries mentions this could be a 'magnet group' depending on how event is promoted.
Kollasch pitches a Sunday Afternoon, December 7th. Call the event 'Cocoa and Carols' and maybe
have a church group sing, the Commission can sing or record music.
Miller suggests 'Cocoa and Cards' and attendees could make holiday cards.
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Kollasch recommends doing a Doodle Poll via email.
Staff clarifies date for December 7t". Chair agrees, Kollasch states somewhere in that first two weeks
of December.
Mendez -Shannon asks for schedule clarification and how that works with the Commission bringing
the resolution to City Council. Staff clarifies that it is a recommendation, and any next steps would be
within their purview of the City Council, this does not guarantee a seat at the table. Kollasch confirms
Commission will reach out to city council members and encourage them to put the resolution on
their agenda.
Commission Work Groups:
Transportation — Staff will reach out to Jeremy.
Ordinance Revisions— Miller started compiling information on the person of size ordinance within the
human rights ordinance in Minneapolis. No meetings yet.
Immigration — Mendez -Shannon officially agrees to be apart of working group and highlights Escucha Mi
Voz as the champion voice of what's happening. Escucha Mi Voz has a work session open to everyone in
the community for SNAP information. Possibly consider a partner workshop with the police on
immigrant rights. Qadoura joined the Immigration working group and would like to bring an idea to the
Commission that expands the outlines of the group next meeting.
Community Outreach — Paul Shantz, Kollasch and Miller met briefly after the last Commission meeting.
Planning to have the first of the dialogue series out before the end of this year, depending on personal
schedule and/or illnesses.
Housing — Paul Shantz is supporting Harkin in this group, and they have not met yet. Mohamed chooses
to be in the housing working group too. Paul Shantz clarifies each working group can determine what
they can do and what to do based on needs and issues identified in the community. Paul Shantz
suggests the next step for them is meeting with Harkin to align on updates. Paul Shantz will step off
from supporting if needed. Pries also joined the group.
Grant Net Update: November 12t" I Meeting #2
Mendez -Shannon shares this second meeting they will dive deeper into assessing the landscape of each
program and what is happening on the ground, and how we con help each other.
Professional Development for Commission and Community Members:
Kollasch brings attention to the community members and the training within the immigration
conversation and how the Commission can get more involved in that space.
Mendez -Shannon shares there was already a training marketed towards the workers and through that,
the realization that all business leaders should be invited from the response of business leaders making
and placing 'No ICE' signs in their windows. The Resolution navigates that knowledge is power and
knowing your rights and that owners and workers have rights to their spaces and navigate those rights.
Paul Shantz wonders if there is any additional 'Know Your Rights' training for private business and/or
members of the community to collaborate with Escucha Mi Voz and if the organization is already
thinking along those lines, there are couple of names within the business community Paul Shants can
suggest.
Kollasch adds an idea of help from non -immigrants within the community and what they can do to help
and what are their rights if they see something happening.
Mendez -Shannon asks about a business network in town. Pries mentioned the Chamber of Commerce
had merged and is now, Greater Iowa City, contacts mentioned are President / CEO Nancy Bird and Vice -
President of Programs and Executive Director of Better Together 2030, Cady Gerlach.
Paul Shantz highlights an opportunity for interpersonal conflict training for individuals and groups that
they are working in the community outreach / dialogue working group and will continue to look into an
option for the community, but there are facilitated training that help people and/or individuals
moderate conversations or to be self -aware of there own interactions and to reach peaceful resolutions
for oneself and/or community.
Staff & Commission Updates:
Staff —Thanks everyone for the great turnout of the 41s' Human Rights Awards breakfast and everyone had
their part to make it successful.
Kollasch — Behalf of the commission returns thanks to staff. The No Kings organization will be doing a food
drive in response to the SNAP benefit deadline in November. Kollasch feels heartbroken and infuriated with
the potential deadline and how this will affect the community going into the colder temperatures and holiday
season and how the Commission can respond. Encourages ideas and discussion from Commission.
Paul Shantz — Announces public virtual launch of edited volume, Identity -Based Mass Violence in Urban
Contexts, on November 12'" at 11am and offers to share link. Paul Shantz has been working on the
volume for the last 5 years of uncovering everyday violence and its connection with mass violence and
the systemic levels of violence against some people in communities that are ignored, overlooked, and ,
not addressed and how that is large-scale and widespread mass violence. This volume has academic
contributors and those who have lived experience with violence. Paul Shantz will be in the United
Kingdom attending Tate Modern, King's College London, University College London, House of Lords in
Parliament, University of Oxford and Bristol to launch English version of the volume and they will be
releasing a Spanish version of the volume in a Spanish-speaking country. This is a culmination of one
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thing to start another of possible solutions of connection within cities and communities addressing the
experience of violence and create more peaceful communities at the same time.
Pries — Attends the Interfaith Alliance intersection every first Friday of the month. At this month's
meeting, there was a presentation of pronatalism and its racist persistence of a need for white babies.
He also attended the webinar for the book, No Place for Us, and exclaims it is one of the saddest books
he ever read. Pries also went to the movie, Good Fortune. Pries attend the No Kings march, about 1,000-
1,500 at the Pentacrest. Pries brings recognition to the arts and its ability to dive deeper such as the
movies, Eleanor the Great about the Holocaust and Kiss of the Spider Woman is about the Dirty War in
Argentina and encourages Commission members to experience the arts. On November 10th, Pries will
attend the conversation with Author Carolyn Chambers and Dr. Jean Jew to talk about the sexual and
racial harassment that happened at the University.
Miller— Organizing events to bring awareness to disability and body size in the community and will have
more updates at the next meeting. Reading the book, Care Work - Dreaming Disability Justice, and how
to build community support from a disabled activist and writer. The book talks about how disabled
communities know how to build communities due to the response for survival and keeping community
going.
Mohamed — no updates.
Qadoura — Would like to share about people in Gaza, Qadoura's home. People in Gaza never learn to
heal, and they will never heal as they should, but they learn to endure. Qadoura states this has been
ongoing for 70 years and what is being faced is beyond comprehension. Palestinians, Darfur, Sudan and
the City AI-Fasher are suffering. Rapid Support forces have killed more than 2,000 civilians in the past 2
days. Lynching, sniping, killing and if not killed, starved to death. The Sudanese community Qadoura
works with, saves their money to send back home and this effects our local community. We need to
acknowledge this pain within in our community and assist/support somehow as difficulties arise with ICE
agents, immigration policies and SNAP benefits. It is a sad reality to witness, feeling helpless, but we
must care. Closes by asking for prayers and to keep these thoughts when working with the Sudanese
community.
Mendez -Shannon —Acknowledge the need for us to support each other In establishing care in your realm
of influence and impact in your community. Understanding ICE and their impact is emotional work and
being able to show up and be helpful by doing what we can do and be a support.
Pries moves to adjourn. Seconded by Mendez -Shannon.
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Adjourned: 6:48 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 EXR
5128
7123
8127
9124
11/2612112
1128
2125
411
4122
5113
5127
6124
8126
9123
1012810128
Lubna Mohamed
2027
-
-
-
-
-
-
Z
A
Z
Z
A
A
A
Z
A
Z
Z
Doug Kollasch
2027
P
Z
P
P
I P
-
P
P
P
P
Z
P
P
P
P
I Z
P
Viana Oadoura
2025
P
P
P
P
P
-
A
A
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
A
P
Emily Harkin
2025
Z
P
Z
A
P
-
P
A
A
Z
-
R
R
R
R
Z
A
Mark Pries
2025
P
P
P
P
P
-
A
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Z
P
Roger Lusala
2026
P
P
P
P
P
-
P
P
A
A
A
P
P
A
P
Z
A
Kelsey Paul Shantz
2026
P
P
A
P
P
-
P
A
i P
P
P
P
Z
P
P
Z
P
Liz Mendez -Shannon
2026
P
P
A
P
A
-
P
P
P
A
A
P
P
P
A
Z
P
Talya Miller
2025
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A
P
Z
Z
KEY: P=Present
A = Absent
Z = Present via Zoom