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Corporate counsel told council negotiators had discussed a possible settlement in which the homeowners would pay a fine and submit a structural engineering report for city review, but no binding agreement was reached before council considered the appeal. Council considered postponing the appeal to allow settlement discussions to continue, but a motion to postpone failed. The final roll call on the appeal resulted in nine no votes and one abstention; the motion to overturn the HPC decision therefore failed and the HPC denial stands.

Why it matters: The case raises questions about the process for the Historic Preservation Commission and the city’s enforcement options when work is completed before a certificate of appropriateness is granted. Council members and participants debated whether the commission’s decision was based on the merits or on process and emotion.

Homeowner Christine Dennis told council the HPC decision was \"overly emotional\" and asked that the council overturn the denial. \"We ask you to vote on our appeal this evening,\" Dennis said, noting she submitted building permits and a cover-up inspection that she said show the work was permitted and inspected.

Corporate counsel reported the homeowners offered a $750 fine plus submission of a structural engineering report; counsel said the city’s prior position was a $1,000 fine and that settlement would require council approval. \"As of right now, we do not have a resolution,\" corporate counsel said. He added that if a settlement were reached it would include withdrawing the appeal and cessation of further enforcement.

Council heard testimony from neighbors and two people who said they worked with the homeowners and supported their restoration efforts. Council members asked procedural and code questions, including whether permits covered the exterior door; staff answered that the building permit record did not list an exterior door and that the deck permit specifically stated it did not include the exterior door.

Council considered but rejected a motion to postpone the appeal to allow settlement negotiations to continue. The postpone motion failed on a roll call that produced six no votes, three yes votes and one abstention. The final roll-call vote on the appeal to overturn the HPC denial was nine no votes and one abstention, so the appeal failed and the HPC denial remains.

Ending: With the appeal defeated, the HPC decision is upheld; corporate counsel indicated the city would proceed with enforcement options consistent with the code if no settlement is reached. Staff and counsel said any settlement would need council approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Davenport CITY COUNCIL MEETING 04.09.2025","oneSentenceSummary","Davenport City Council voted to uphold the Historic Preservation Commission’s decision denying a certificate of appropriateness for an alley-facing sliding door at the Paul and Minor Jansen House (COA 24-20). Council considered a proposed settlement but ultimately voted on the appeal and rejected it.","taxTitle","Davenport City, Scott County, Iowa","taxId",3923,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6070720,"Council allocates remaining ARPA interest; adds funds for CASEI and shelter contingency for Project Now",592,1911000,2503000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3049962-0d0b8094d6a245b4d189bb4b5e08d4b2&start=1911&end=2503","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3049962-0d0b8094d6a245b4d189bb4b5e08d4b2/thumbnail_1911000.jpg","/articles/6070720/Davenport-City/Scott-County/Iowa/Council-allocates-remaining-ARPA-interest-adds-funds-for-CASEI-and-shelter-contingency-for-Project-Now","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070720-b846f9e05fac6931f3dc174eeb7ef309/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200669&Signature=X~VVYg47-11QrKhKjpFDd9WzV9GAZkIPMYoFbv4BVSDr7A~gyOC96mL7fjc3eP3-fXW3oCBECQhN7zEJkPn09n8Nlir4C8Cxarlp7W8A6W2aWzHIjuvSLQvppheCz8pTgKVkfWaOJnYG6TFZm6d5Kdytx5HFq80M5jptBRIhuriIlLu3kr1ukz6BjwHeZpuVSfg~A-RUSMQV0xNLagan3uBV6Pi8uAZJGq-jCugA8mgyfGU9xoXQGzkM1Y683sgi7Q3OBhLrH-b25v2qr9j~6DSGg-b7S-Y~YlOV2IPIM0MnZUcTit5PQ0dDTWCZ~nk2Few-fqV6n1w0zRm8dyRgsw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Davenport City Council on April 9 adopted a resolution to allocate the remaining interest earned on federal ARPA funds, approving several amendments that add funding for local service providers and distribute modest discretionary dollars to elected officials.

Council adopted an amendment from Alderman Newton to add CASEI (listed in the meeting materials as CASEI) for $75,000 and to amend language attached to a previously proposed $20,000 allocation to Project Now so that those funds are \"contingent on Project Now operating an overnight shelter in Rock Island County for the 2025–26 winter,\" Newton said. The amendment passed on a roll call vote of 10-0.

Another amendment, moved later in the discussion, added $10,000 to community partnership funds for each elected official (including the mayor), to be used at each official's discretion; that amendment also passed on a 10-0 roll call. The final resolution, incorporating the adopted amendments, passed by unanimous roll call.

Why it matters: ARPA interest dollars are a one-time federal-era resource; council members said they sought to use the funds to address homelessness and support neighborhood services while recognizing there is no guaranteed ongoing funding source for operating costs beyond ARPA.

Members of service providers addressed the council during public comment. \"I just wanted to say thank you,\" Ashley of Humility Homes and Services told the council after the agency's request was included. Sister Mary Anne Vogel, who described working with single-parent families and unhoused people, urged continuing funding for housing services.

Council discussion included questions about the sustainability of one-time funds and encouragement that agencies pursue longer-term sources such as CDBG; staff said ARPA interest is a one-time pot and agencies should be encouraged to seek ongoing funding through other programs.

Ending: The resolution passed with the adopted amendments; staff will execute the allocations and follow up with grant recipients about conditions attached to funding and reporting expectations.","The council approved a resolution allocating remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) interest earnings, adding $75,000 for CASEI and making $20,000 for Project Now contingent on operating an overnight shelter in Rock Island County for winter 2025–26; the council also added $10,000 to each elected official's community partnership funds.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6070725,"Council adopts $28.38 million general-obligation bond sale; true interest cost about 4.62%",498,1388000,1886000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3049962-0d0b8094d6a245b4d189bb4b5e08d4b2&start=1388&end=1886","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3049962-0d0b8094d6a245b4d189bb4b5e08d4b2/thumbnail_1388000.jpg","/articles/6070725/Davenport-City/Scott-County/Iowa/Council-adopts-2838-million-general-obligation-bond-sale-true-interest-cost-about-462","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070725-836fb3c7fcfb60d5a144cc598e097daa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200669&Signature=BvdQuevRQbD9YLOMM9iZnq0CIlvUM7e5hJFuOTGYkY4BPTHfOQ5hT0tmY1ltxugXwMCAwkPsSfJPyOS6zFj0bWnp7EUBuZOexs88ynNoH~ohSjwo4p5RjQmuV8RUbwQsyWIai0K6MJEZdUvDS7Co1C~lUflf~fWNV8XAMxUo~6ssj-G~KEH8qOcx1Xoene~7LPyoC9JhekX6k5va8iwhIILClSjS1MZ-~VnHuRZeLbPioOYxjg6agSFiwq~T5BCsQXQEyTivmM-e6~2Q8Kxa733zW3UeD6A5Vw7fvxzH~QkO~gk6O5dRWhIGLvvvZqzuyZ4Tc5RhM-mnI8m75~92dQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Davenport City Council on April 9 adopted an ordinance authorizing the sale and issuance of $28,383,000 in general obligation corporate bonds, Series 2025, and approved a substituted ordinance reflecting the final par amount and interest rates after bids were received earlier that day.

Financial advisor John Burmeister of PFM told the council the city's S&P and Moody's ratings were reconfirmed (S&P double-A; Moody's double-A2 with a positive outlook), and that the sale drew multiple underwriter bids. Burmeister reported a true interest cost near 4.62 percent after the bid and a slight adjustment to the par amount following the sale.

Why it matters: The bond proceeds will fund the city's capital improvements program; the interest rate affects long-term debt service and the city's ability to finance projects without rebalancing the five-year CIP.

\"You can see that the S and P, they did reconfirm your double a rating,\" John Burmeister said, adding that Moody's assigned a positive outlook. He also described competitive bids from multiple firms, which produced closely matched true interest costs in the prosecution of the sale.

Council approved substitution of the ordinance and then suspended the rules to consider second and third readings at the same meeting. Roll calls on substitution, suspension and final passage were unanimous (10 yes, 0 no). Burmeister told council the par amount was modestly adjusted after receiving bids, and staff presented a revised ordinance with the final terms.

Council members asked how the roughly 4.62 percent rate compared with past sales; Burmeister and finance staff noted rates are higher than several years ago and that the city's CIP budgeting assumes conservative interest-rate estimates to avoid disruption if market rates rise.

Ending: The substituted ordinance with final rates and par amount was adopted and staff said the bond proceeds will be used per the CIP; the finance team will distribute the final sale documents and updated debt-service schedules to council.","The council approved an ordinance authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation corporate bonds, Series 2025, following a substituted ordinance that finalized sale amounts and rates. Financial advisors said the city retained double-A ratings and received competitive bidding.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6070730,"Council moves alley-vacation ordinance to third reading after neighbors, engineer disagree",582,767000,1349000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3049962-0d0b8094d6a245b4d189bb4b5e08d4b2&start=767&end=1349","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3049962-0d0b8094d6a245b4d189bb4b5e08d4b2/thumbnail_767000.jpg","/articles/6070730/Davenport-City/Scott-County/Iowa/Council-moves-alley-vacation-ordinance-to-third-reading-after-neighbors-engineer-disagree","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070730-2ee6c6f9f53376a5a62a71f2426745fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200669&Signature=SRBWoDhJ249-HTqB0r7TkaQRrNd~UEHOoKmOhfui-cPa7nrPXbdnEhpiADnGl7hhFULqRr2r2fP7-wNzLb3tMeDPL~MTMztTUQEN7RIooCD5BSnr1OegmrcFWpVk4-TP~6LYhV2hNCAKZRToT2a7WLz4bxCCIE1PMu~02AJf3i-wuotnXEoq9OH97b6XRFQvvw7u2muqqCTg-EMbm7hG9HaVVFZlFkpT~rdQQu1BwcQx-~LEp4zjwAU4NhoTlXGQMZ2wSDboPsRqborlvm6t6yKMn3BeSFhoN9-D5iM2qQEvxb5PVr-mOwDYwsWY4TmZHscvY9VgtujGb4tuuf3Wug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Davenport City Council on April 9 advanced to third consideration an ordinance (WO ROW 25-01) that would vacate a portion of the alley north of Locust Street between Bell Avenue and Double B Street in Ward 5, after residents and a consulting engineer told the council they opposed the vacation or raised concerns about ownership and future access.

The ordinance moved forward on a 10-0 roll call after council members said they wanted more time to pursue a compromise and to share correspondence staff sent to neighbors. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the vacation by an 8-1 vote earlier this year, and multiple residents and an attorney representing an adjacent owner urged the council to follow that recommendation.

Why it matters: The alley provides current access to adjacent properties and contains a concrete retaining wall whose ownership and location are central to whether the public right-of-way should be extinguished. If vacated, questions remain about long-term maintenance, conveyance to private owners and whether the city or private owners would be responsible for preserving safe ingress and egress.

Michael Malloy, an attorney representing property owner Sean Agan, told the council the neighborhood opposes the vacation and submitted a petition. \"Sean strongly opposes this right of way vacation as do the overwhelming majority of the neighborhood,\" Malloy said, noting the Planning and Zoning Commission spent three meetings on the request and voted 8-1 to deny it.

Chris Townsend of Townsend Engineering said his field survey shows the five‑foot concrete wall on the north side of Locust lies at least partly in the city right-of-way. \"What we found ... that wall is, clearly in the right of way,\" Townsend told the council, and he said he would provide the survey to the city engineer.

Neighbor testimony emphasized safety and uncertainty about future conveyance. \"It's void of so much gray area, like, what happens in the future? What happens if property owners change hands?\" Kayla Fielder, a nearby resident, said. Another neighbor, Sean Hagen, urged council members to \"listen to the commission\" and leave the alley intact.

City Administrator Max Einer told the council staff had reached out to affected property owners to seek compromise but had not reached agreement and requested two weeks before the third reading to continue discussions.

Council members who spoke said safety and preserving access were their primary concerns and expressed interest in finding a negotiated solution that preserves safe ingress and egress whether the alley is vacated and improved or left as is.

Next steps: The ordinance will return to council for a third reading after further outreach; the council did not adopt a final ordinance or convey property rights at this meeting.

Ending: Council members asked staff to share the neighbor correspondence with the full council ahead of the next meeting and said they expect continued discussion before any final vote on vacation or conveyance.","Davenport City Council advanced second consideration of an ordinance to vacate part of an alley north of Locust Street in Ward 5 after opponents told the council the Planning & Zoning Commission had overwhelmingly recommended denial and an engineering survey showed a retaining wall lies in the public right-of-way.","actionData","errors"]

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