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University Heights City Council accepts FY25 audit, sets bond sale schedule and approves pedestrian safety beacon
Summary
At its Jan. 13 meeting the University Heights City Council accepted the FY25 annual examination, approved a schedule and compliance policy for sale of General Obligation bonds, ratified mayoral appointments, and approved a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon at Sunset Street and Oakcrest Avenue. All motions carried unanimously.
University Heights City Council accepted the city's Fiscal Year 2025 annual examination and approved several finance and safety measures at a meeting Jan. 13 at the community center.
John Olson of accounting firm Kronlage & Olson presented the FY25 annual examination, which the council voted to accept on a motion by Councilmember Nick Herbold and a second from Councilmember Liesa Moore. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote. Olson's report was included in the meeting packet and is available at the City Community Center.
The council also approved Resolution No. 26-02 to set a date for the sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2026, and authorized use of a preliminary official statement related to the sale. The resolution was moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie Dwyer, and carried unanimously. Council then adopted Resolution No. 26-03, establishing a post-issuance compliance policy to address federal tax-exemption rules for any tax-exempt debt; that measure passed on a unanimous vote after a motion by Moore and a second by Councilmember Tim Schroeder.
The council approved appointments to the Board of Adjustment and the Zoning Commission under Resolution No. 26-01. That resolution was moved by Moore, seconded by Herbold, and carried unanimously.
On a safety and pedestrian infrastructure item, the council accepted a quotation for a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) to be installed at the Sunset Street and Oakcrest Avenue crossing. Councilmember Nick Herbold moved to accept the quotation; Councilmember Tim Schroeder seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The RRFB is intended to improve pedestrian visibility and safety at that crossing.
City staff presented routine reports: the City Administrator and Clerk provided written updates; the Police Chief presented a community protection report; the rental housing inspector and the city engineer presented written reports; and the city's financial consultant, Steve Kuhl, presented the Fiscal Year 2027 budget calendar. Councilmembers also discussed a tentative tree walk planned for May 23, 2026, with Johnson County District Forester Mark Vitosh, and directed Councilmember Dwyer and City Administrator Troy Kelsay to speak with interested parties about a possible summer festival.
The council approved warrants for Dec. 10, 2025'Jan. 13, 2026 by unanimous consent. The warrant list includes several notable amounts: Hawkeye Construction snow removal for $43,745.67; City of Iowa City fire protection for $41,650.00; Shive Hattery engineering services for $15,711.80; and a City of Iowa City library agreement for $15,330.96. The meeting packet recorded total receipts of $211,104.70 and total warrants of $205,999.43 for the period.
All formal motions and resolutions on the agenda carried by unanimous vote. The council announced upcoming special meetings on Jan. 27, March 31 and April 21, 2026, and adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
