AGENDA
City of University Heights, Iowa
City Council Meeting
Community Center OUP
1302 Melrose Avenue
April 14, 2026
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Meeting called by Mayor Louise From
TOPIC OWNER
7:00 Call to Order Roll Call Louise From
Regular Meeting
Approval of Minutes February 24, March 10, and March 31 2026. Louise From
7:05 Public Input Comments from members of the public. Louise From
Administration
• Mayor Mayor’s Report Louise From
Consideration of Motion approving Mayor’s Proclamation making April 24, 2026, Arbor Day In University
Heights.
Consideration of Motion approving Mayor’s Proclamation making May 2026 Bike Month In University
Heights.
Consideration of Motion approving Mayor’s Proclamation regarding parking and related regulations
d uring the Savannah Bananas games at Kinnick Stadium in July 2026.
• City Attorney Legal Report Steve Ballard
Third Consideration of Ordinance No. 258, amending Ordinance No. 235 to conform Community Police
Relations Ordinance to changes in State law.
Third Consideration of Ordinance No. 259, amending Ordinance No. 52 to reduce the number of
members of the Tree Board from 5 to 3 and to reduce the term of office from 5 years to 3.
• City Administrator City Administrator Report Troy Kelsay
Consideration of Motion to adopt the City Administrator’s recommendation to move the City’s operating
account to Hills Bank.
• City Clerk City Clerk Report Mike Haverkamp
C onsideration of Motion to renew Class C Liquor License for Sidekick Coffee & Books.
• City Treasurer City Treasurer Repo rt / Payment of Bills Jon Brown
Committee Reports
• Finance Committee Report Nick Herbold
Consideration of Resolution No. 26-10 authorizing the approval of and participation in a Joint Powers
Agreement and Declaration of Trust for the Iowa Public Agency Investment Trust, authorizing
investments through the fixed-term automated investment program of IPAIT and authorizing IPAIT to
designate and name depositories.
• Community Police Chief Report & Committee Report Chris Akers
Protection Mackenzie Dwyer
• Streets & Sidewalks Engineer’s Report & Committee Report Ryan Foley
Consideration of Resolution No. 26-15 Accepting Quotation for the 2026 Sidewalk Repair Project. Doug Swailes
Consideration of Resolution No. 26-16 Accepting Quotation for the 2026 Permeable Paver Cleaning
Project.
Consideration of Motion to adopt the City Engineer’s recommendation to enter into an informal
agreement with the City of Iowa City Streets Division for sweeping and striping certain streets in
U niversity Heights on a time and materials basis.
• eGovernment Committee Report Liesa Moore
Announcements
9:00 Adjournment Louise From
Special Council Meeting is April 21, 2026. Next Regular City Council Meeting is May 12, 2026, at the Community Center - OUP, 1302 Melrose
Avenue. If you wish to participate in the meeting electronically, please email admin@university-heights.org for instructions.