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ITEM 2. CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPOINT CITY CLERK AS TEMPORARY
CHAIRPERSON.
Wilburn: So moved.
Wright: Second.
Bailey: Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright. Any discussion? All those in favor say
aye. Okay. Marian?
This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the special formal Iowa City
City Council meeting of January 2, 2010.
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ITEM 3. NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY.
Karr: Nominations are now open.
Champion: I'd like to nominate Matt Hayek for Mayor.
Karr: Moved by Champion.
Wilburn: Second.
Karr: Seconded by Wilburn to nominate Matt Hayek as Mayor. Are there any other
nominations? Second request, other nominations? Third and final request, other
nominations? Motion to close nominations.
Wright: So moved.
Karr: Moved by Wright.
Champion: Second.
Karr: Seconded by Champion to close nominations. Discussion? All those in favor say
aye. Opposed same sign. Um, we have one nomination for the office of Mayor.
I'd entertain a motion to either vote by voice vote or by unanimous proclamation.
Consent. Motion? Motion to approve Matt Hayek as Mayor of Iowa City.
Wilburn: So moved.
Karr: Moved by Wilburn.
Dickens: Second.
Karr: Seconded by Dickens. Discussion? All those in favor say aye. Opposed same
sign. Motion carries. Congratulations! (several talking)
Hayek: Thank you!
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City Council meeting of January 2, 2010.
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ITEM 4. NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE OF MAYOR PRO TEM OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY.
Champion: I nominate Ross Wilburn.
Hayek: Second.
Karr: Moved by Champion, seconded by Hayek to nominate Ross Wilburn as Mayor
Pro Tem. Are there other nominations? Third and final, are there other
nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tem? Motion to close nominations.
Hayek: So moved.
Champion: Second.
Karr: Moved by Hayek, seconded by Champion to close nominations. All those in
favor say aye. Opposed same sign. Motion to accept the nomination of Ross
Wilburn as Mayor Pro Tem.
Champion; So moved.
Karr: Moved by Champion.
Hayek: Second.
Karr: Seconded by Hayek. All those in favor say aye. Opposed same sign. Motion to
accept correspondence.
Wright: So moved.
Karr: Moved by Wright.
Wilburn: Second.
Karr: Seconded by Wilburn. All those in favor say aye. Opposed same sign.
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City Council meeting of January 2, 2010.
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ITEM 5. MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM SWORN IN.
(City Clerk administers oath to Mayor Hayek and Mayor Pro tem Wilburn)
Hayek: Okay. I want to, uh, thank, uh, Regenia for two years of... of leadership and
service, um, these have been challenging years for the City, and we have provided
capable leadership during that time. I want to thank the entire Council for placing
your confidence in me, and I will do my best over the two years to come to serve
this Council and the community. At this time I'd entertain a motion to adjourn.
Wilburn: (mumbled)
Hayek: Oh, I'm sorry!
Wilburn: That's all right. I just want to thank, uh, Regenia, Mayor Bailey, for her service to
the City and look forward to working with, uh, you and the Council as Mayor Pro
Tem.
Hayek: Great!
Champion: We all think that Regenia's done a great job! Thank you very much!
Wright: Probably some of the most challenging times anybody's faced in decades!
Incredible! (laughter and several talking)
This represents only a reasonably accurate transcription of the special formal Iowa City
City Council meeting of January 2, 2010.