University Heights City Council Meeting of 10/13/26

The University Heights City Council meeting on October 13, 2026 (the metadata identifies the government body as the City of Iowa City) approved a motion for the city to pay half the $2,475 estimated cost of removing three diseased or dying trees in the public right-of-way at 303 Highland Drive; the property owner will pay the other half. Council also approved project-related easements, including a temporary construction easement, and unanimously approved two Iowa DOT funding agreements for the Melrose Avenue Complete Streets project. The agreements provide for 80% reimbursement of eligible costs, up to specified maximums. The project is expected to be bid through the DOT in January, with the DOT managing bid review and contracting.

Council approved a change order for a street-improvement project and a professional-services amendment with Bolton & Menk for bidding and construction-phase services; the amendment is hourly and not-to-exceed, but the transcript does not state its amount. Plans for the multi-use trail improvements project have been issued for bids, with an award expected at a special council meeting on October 27. Warrants were approved by unanimous consent, including a $67,949.67 payment application. MidAmerican Gas utility relocations for the Melrose Avenue project are expected to begin in the coming weeks. The transcript does not provide dollar amounts for the change order or Bolton & Menk amendment.