The Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission on an evening meeting introduced two new commissioners, Kale Beining and James Davies, who each described backgrounds connected to housing and local development.

Commissioner Kale Beining said, "My name is Kale Beining, and it's it's a pleasure to be able to join on this commission as well." He told the commission he previously served on the Housing and Community Development Commission, sits on the board of the Community Foundation in Johnson County and the Housing Trust of Johnson County, and that he owns a landscaping business and "work[s] in affordable housing."

Commissioner James Davies said, "I'm also very excited to serve on the commission." He identified himself as a staff member at Russell Construction and Development and as a lifelong Iowa City resident who has followed the local development scene.

The commissioners offered brief welcomes and then moved on to agenda business; there were no public comments during the meeting and no extended discussion of either appointment. Chair (unnamed in the record) said, "Well, I'm very happy to have you and welcome both to the commission." The meeting proceeded to set a public hearing on a separate item and to approve minutes from the June 18 meeting before adjourning.

The introductions were procedural and did not include formal votes or confirmation language recorded in the transcript.