Council approves Terminate the Flock camera contract, 3–1

FY 2027-28 Urban Renewal Request

4 yes, 0 no

Brian Leibold (yes), Brian Wayson (yes), Tonja Fortney (yes), Paul Park (yes)

Resolution 2026-120 — Ranshaw Way Phase Six project approval

4 yes, 0 no

Brian Leibold (yes), Brian Wayson (yes), Tonja Fortney (yes), Paul Park (yes)

Terminate the Flock camera contract

3 yes, 1 no

Brian Leibold (yes), Brian Wayson (no), Tonja Fortney (yes), Paul Park (yes)

approve Resolution Number 2026-120, A Resolution of Approval to proceed with a Public Improvement Project Ranshaw Way Phase Six

3 yes, 1 no, 1 abstain

Brent Smith (abstain), Tonja Fortney (yes), Brian Wayson (no), Paul Park (yes), Brian Leibold (yes)

Ordinance 2026-17 first consideration — Golfview rezoning

4 yes, 0 no

Brian Leibold (yes), Brian Wayson (yes), Tonja Fortney (yes), Paul Park (yes)

Ordinance 2026-16 first consideration — 515 Carlyle Court rezoning

4 yes, 0 no

Paul Park (yes), Tonja Fortney (yes), Brian Wayson (yes), Brian Leibold (yes)

Resolution 2026-123 — TIF obligation (Solomon's Landing)

4 yes, 0 no

Tonja Fortney (yes), Brian Wayson (yes), Paul Park (yes), Brian Leibold (yes)

Resolution 2026-121 — Ranshaw Way Phase Six property acquisition compensation

4 yes, 0 no

Brian Wayson (yes), Tonja Fortney (yes), Paul Park (yes), Brian Leibold (yes)

Resolution 2026-122 — TIF obligation (Diamond Dreams)

4 yes, 0 no

Brian Leibold (yes), Paul Park (yes), Tonja Fortney (yes), Brian Wayson (yes)

Approval of the Agenda

0 yes, 0 no

Consent Agenda

4 yes, 0 no

Remove Flock cameras item from the table

4 yes, 0 no

Adjournment

0 yes, 0 no

City Council Minutes, Regular Session, October 13, 2026

4 yes, 0 no

Claims

4 yes, 0 no

Golfview Rezoning

Golfview manufactured home park, North Liberty, IA

A name-change rezoning of the Golfview manufactured home park from R-FB Residential Factory-Built to R-MH Residential Manufactured Home, reflecting an earlier zoning code update.

approved (4-0) · still approved

Zoning Map Amendment, 515 Carlyle Court

515 Carlyle Court, North Liberty, IA

A map-cleanup rezoning of a small remnant parcel split off from park property years ago, changing it from P Public Use to RS-4 Single-Unit Residence to match its private ownership.

approved (4-0) · still approved

Micromobility Device Regulation Loophole

A resident described near-misses with students on e-bikes and scooters on Front Street and the North Ridge Trail; the mayor said regional ordinances are in the works through the metropolitan planning organization. Separately, e-scooters caused about $35,000 of damage to a city park.

What it means: Park damage from e-scooters totaled about $35,000.

automated license plate reader program (Flock cameras)

The council ended a weeks-long community fight by voting 3-1 to terminate the city's Flock camera contract. The $36,000 already paid this year won't come back, and cameras come off through a non-appropriation clause after the March budget vote.

What it means: The $36,000 paid for the current contract year is non-refundable; no further payments will be owed after termination.

Urban Renewal Plan Update

The council certified next year's TIF obligations for developments including Diamond Dreams, Solomon's Landing, and Geico, and approved the FY 2027-28 Urban Renewal Request. One resident urged scrutiny, saying the city is overexposed to developer incentives.

What it means: TIF payments approved tonight are actually due in June 2028; amounts were not detailed in the meeting.

Small Business Grant Program Progress

Greater Iowa City spent all $85,000 of the city's contribution, funding ten businesses including five new ones that needed a final $10,000 push. Sustaining the program beyond ARPA money will be a budget challenge.

What it means: $85,000 in city funds fully expended; continuation would need general fund or other revenue.

Iowa City school district finances

The mayor sits on the ICCSD building committee and voiced concern about the district's handling of potential school closures; a resident asked the city to explore partnerships, land purchases, and possibly a shared pool with Coralville.

What it means: Families and students if the city can help offset district facility losses, including swim families.

Muddy Creek cleanup

The city starts clearing overgrown scrub and invasive species along Muddy Creek between Cherry and Zeller Streets next week — phase one of a longer creek improvement effort.

What it means: Trail users and neighbors near the creek, plus local ecosystems.

Ranshaw Way Phase Six

The final phase of the long-running Ranshaw Way road project is a go, with the council approving the project and property acquisition compensation for 17 owners — many of them businesses.

What it means: Acquisition compensation for 17 properties is set by Resolution 2026-121; total project costs weren't detailed in the meeting.