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Summary of Minutes
April 18, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council formal meeting, held at City Hall - Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E.
Washington St. Mayor Teague presiding. Council members present: Alter, Bergus,
Dunn, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas. Staff members present: Fruin, Jones,
Kilburg, Goers, Fruehling, Platz, Seydell Johnson, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Liston,
Nagle-Gamm. USG: Zeimet, LeFevre.
1. Call to Order
Mayor's statement regarding Cris Martinez and acknowledgement of the conflict going on
in Sudan and asked for a moment of silence.
2. Proclamations
2.a Arab American Heritage Month
Bakhit Bakhit, Sudanese American Community Services, and and Newman
Abuissa, Iowa for Arab Americans Association, accepting.
2.b Arbor Day
Juli Seydell Johnson, Parks & Recreation Director, accepting.
2.c Housing Trust Fund Week
Simon Andrew, Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County Board of
Directors, accepting.
2.d Sharon Malheiro Day
Courtney Reyes, Executive Director Onelowa, accepting.
3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: April 4
3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: April 4
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: March 2
4.b Board of Adjustment: March 8
4.c Civil Service Commission: April 4
4.d Community Police Review Board: March 14 [See Recommendations]
4.e Housing & Community Development Commission: February 23
4.f Human Rights Commission: February 28
4.g Parks & Recreation Commission: February 8
4.h Parks & Recreation Commission: February 8 [See Recommendations]
4.i Planning & Zoning Commission: January 4
4.j Planning & Zoning Commission: January 18
4.k Planning & Zoning Commission: February 15
4.1 Planning & Zoning Commission: March 1
4.m Public Art Advisory Committee: February 2
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5. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
5.a Liquor License - Refund
1. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Beer Permit for Delimart
Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #1, 525 Hwy 1 W.
2. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Beer Permit for Delimart
Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #2, 1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.
3. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Beer Permit for Delimart
Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #3, 2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.
4. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Beer Permit for Delimart
Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #5, 206 E. Benton St.
5.b Liquor License - Renewal
1. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Be the Change Properties,
LLC, dba The James Theater, 213 N. Gilbert St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Cactus Tropical, Inc., dba
Cactus Tropical, 314 E. Burlington St.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Column, Inc., dba Sports Column,
12 S. Dubuque St.
4. Class B Retail Alcohol License for Dolgencorp, LLC, dba Dollar
General #8137, 41 Highway 1 W.
6. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
6.a Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the
City Clerk to attest Amendment No. 1 to the May 10, 2021 agreement by and
between the City of Iowa City and Origin Design to provide engineering
consultant services for the Iowa River Powerhouse Dam Repair Project.
(Resolution 23-115)
6.b Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the
City Clerk to attest an Agreement by and between the City of Iowa City and
Strand Associates, Inc., of Madison, Wisconsin to provide engineering
consultant services for the Renewable Natural Gas Project.
(Resolution 23-116)
6.c Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the
City Clerk to attest an Agreement by and between the City of Iowa City and
OPN Architects, Inc., to provide architectural and engineering consultant
services for the City Hall Master Plan and Feasibility Study Project.
(Resolution 23-117)
6.d Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Mercer Park Aquatic Center
& Scanlon Gym Exterior Accessibility and Lighting Improvements Project.
(Resolution 23-118)
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6.e Resolution adopting a policy for use of public right-of-way and City Plaza for
sidewalk cafes and rescinding Resolution No. 22-302. (Resolution 23-119)
6.f Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) recycling collection truck.
(Resolution 23-120)
6.g Resolution Approving Final Plat of Riverfront West First Addition Subdivision
Iowa City, Iowa. (SUB22-0014) (Resolution 23-121)
7. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
7.a Motion setting a public hearing for May 2, 2023 on an ordinance rezoning
approximately 10.26 acres from Low Density Multi -Family Residential with a
Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RM-12) to OPD/RM-12 for the purpose
of amending the approved Planned Development Overlay Plan and Sensitive
Areas Development Plan (REZ23-0003).
7.b Resolution setting a public hearing for the May 16, 2023 City Council meeting
regarding the FY2024 Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated
Transit Funding Application for Iowa City Transit. (Resolution 23-122)
End of Consent Calendar
The following individual appeared: Noah Petersen
Motion to approve Consent calendar, items 3-7. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by
Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to approve Accept correspondence for item 7.a from Ann Zerkel. Moved by
Megan Alter, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Jerry Protheroe, Loulwa Soweid, Sue Protheroe,
Hannah Zadeh, Mika Covington, David Sterling, Tristan Bracewell, Beth Beasley,
Riley Eynon -Lynch, Keaton Zeimet, Brandon Ross, Noah Petersen.
9. Planning & Zoning Matters
9.a Ordinance rezoning approximately 13.00 acres of property located within the
JJR Davis Second Addition and JJR Davis Fourth Addition Subdivisions and
between Mormon Trek Blvd. and Dane Rd. SE from Commercial Office Zone
(CO -1) to Intensive Commercial Zone (CI -1) (REZ23-0002).
The following Individuals appeared: Dave Larsen, Timothy Hughy, Larry
Ellingson, Rod Zeitler, Noah Petersen, George Rickey, Dan Tiet, Dennis Mitchell,
Bob Dane, Jane Driscoll, Steve Ballard. City Attoney Goers, City Manager Fruin,
and Development Services Coordinator Sitzman provided additional information.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
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Motion to give First consideration. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to accept Correspondence from Alparslan (Alp) Zora, Katherine Chapman
Keller, Dan and Pam Tiedt, David Larsen, Susan Shullaw, Nancy (Wagner)
Mendoza and Mary (Wagner) Davis, Timothy Huey. Moved by Andrew Dunn,
seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.b Ordinance vacating approximately 5,129 square feet of the Grand Avenue Court
public right -of -way and authorizing conveyance to the Board of Regents State of
Iowa for the Use $ Benefit of the University of Iowa. (VAC23-00001)
Motion to waive Second consideration. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by
Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 23-4899. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.c Resolution approving the preliminary plat of the Western Home GPD of Iowa
City, a Resubdivision of Outlot A of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church — Part
One, Iowa City, Iowa.
City Attorney Goers provided information. Development Services Coordinator
Sitzman presented a PowerPoint. The following individual appeared: Steve Long
representing Western Homes. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-123. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Pauline
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.d Resolution Approving Preliminary Plat of Melrose Commercial Park
Subdivision Iowa City, Iowa (SUB23-0002).
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a PowerPoint. The
following individual appeared: Jon Marner, MMS Consultants. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-124. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.a Ordinance Amending Title 3, Entitled "City Finances, Taxation And
Fees," Chapter 4, Entitled "Schedule Of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds,
Fines, And Penalties" of the City Code to increase or change charges and
fees.
Assistant Finance Director Fleagle presented a PowerPoint. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
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Motion to give First consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by John
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.b Resolution approving the conveyance of an underground utility easement
to MidAmerican Energy Company across Auditor's Parcel 2001020.
Assistant City Engineer Sovers presented a PowerPoint.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-125. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.c Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Hickory Hill Park Shelter and Restrooms Project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City
Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Parks & Recreation Director Seydell Johnson presented a PowerPoint.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-126. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.d Resolution Directing the Advertisement for Sale of $9,655,000* (Dollar
Amount Subject To Change) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023, And
Approving Electronic Bidding Procedures And Distribution of Preliminary
Official Statement
Assistant Finance Director Fleagle presented information.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-127. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.e Resolution approving a contract with the University of Iowa to analyze
racial disparities in traffic stops.
Police Chief Liston presented information. Individual Council members
expressed their views. Dr. Ethan Rogers provided additional information. The
following individual appeared: Noah Petersen.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-128. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Pauline
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Council Appointments
11.aParks & Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - December 31, 2024. (Christopher Odinet resigned)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Aaron Broege. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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12. Announcement of Vacancies - New
12.a Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1, 2023 -
June 30, 2027. (Term expires for Scott Clair)
Community Police Review Board - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1,
2023 - June 30, 2027. (Term expires for Jerry MacConnell)
Historic Preservation Commission (At -Large) - Two vacancies to fill three-year
terms, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026. (Terms expire for Frank Wagner and Kevin
Boyd)
Historic Preservation Commission (Longfellow) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026. (Term expires for Carl Brown)
Historic Preservation Commission (Northside) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026. (Term expires for Deanna Thomann)
Housing and Community Development Commission - Three vacancies to
fill three-year terms, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026. (Terms expire for Nasr
Mohammed, Kiran Patel, & Kyle Vogel)
Library, Board of Trustees - Two vacancies to fill six-year terms, July 1, 2023
- June 30, 2029. (Terms expire for Claire Matthews & Carol Kirsch)
Planning and Zoning Commission - Two vacancies to fill five -year terms,
July 1, 2023 - June 30 2028. (Terms expire for Chad Wade & Billie Townsend)
Planning and Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2026. (Mark signs resigned) Correspondence
included in Council packet.
Public Art Advisory Committee - Two vacancies, (1) at large and (1) art or
design professional, to fill three-year terms, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026.
(Terms expire for Dominic Dongilli & Anita Jung)
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
Motion to accept Correspondence from Mark Signs. Moved by Pauline Taylor,
seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
13.a Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Theresa Messlein resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 25th, 2023.
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St.) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Cole Eckhardt Resigned)
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Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 (formerly advertised as unexpired term -
- Lyndi Kiple resigned).
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn Ave.) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Kevin Larson resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
14. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming
meetings, community events, and items of interest.
15. Report on Items from City Staff — none.
16. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 9:20 PM. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Pauline Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Mayor
City Clerk
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Attachments:Work Session Minutes: April 4
Item Number: 3.a.
April 18, 2023
Work Session Minutes: April 4
Date: April 6, 2023
To:Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re:Council Work Session, April 4, 2023 – 4:00 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas
Staff:Fruin, Kilburg, Goers, Fruehling, Sitzman, Russett, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Liston
USG: Zeimet, LeFevre
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk’s Office and the City website.)
1. Riverfront Crossing Orchard Subdistrict Discussion
Councilor Thomas provided history on the Orchard District rezoning’s and concern from the
Planning & Zoning Commission at that time. Thomas also noted previous projects, the use of
different levels of density, and shared open space. Individual Council members expressed their
views. City Manager Fruin addressed council comments and provided additional information.
Councilor Taylor and Thomas will meet with the developer as independent Council members and
not representing the Council as a body. City Attorney Goers provided additional information.
2. Rochester Avenue Reconstruction Project Discussion
Councilor Thomas began discussion and provided council with a timeline of the Rochester Avenue
Reconstruction Project. Individual Council members expressed their views. Council did not have
enough support to make any recommended changes to the project.
3. Clarification of Agenda Items
Item 6.d, Loan Agreement with the Downtown District, Mayor Teague informed Council of
Councilor Bergus’ intent to recuse herself due to a conflict of interest.
Item 11.b, FY24 Budget Public Hearing, Councilor Bergus asked clarifying questions on proper
procedure as to when to make a motion to amend the FY24 Budget. City Attorney Goers
answered procedural questions on when motion should be made.
4. Information Packet Discussion [March 23, March 30]
March 23 – No discussion
March 30 -
1. (IP5 – Memo from City Clerk: Joint Entities Meeting Agenda Items for April 17th)
Mayor Teague requested items for the joint meeting agenda from Council members.
Action: The City Clerk will request that the topic “Update on the Bus Rapid Transit
RFP for the CRANDIC Corridor” be added to the April 17 Joint Entities meeting
agenda. Councilor Bergus offered to provide the update and will work with the MPO
staff to obtain the latest information.
Council Work Session
April 4, 2023
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2. (IP3 – Pending Works Session Topics) Mayor Pro Tem Alter asked to revisit the
Preliminary Plan to restructuring the police. A majority of Councilors agreed to add
the item to the pending work session topics list.
Action: “Review of the 2020 Preliminary Plan to Accelerate Community Policing” will
be added to the pending work session list.
3. (IP4 – Memo from Neighborhood & Development Services Director: 2022 Affordable
Housing Action Plan update) – Councilor Thomas noted the memo and commented
on the major undertaking it was.
5. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
Keaton Zeimet, USG Liaison and Noah LeFevre, USG Alternate Liaison, presented USG Updates.
6. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council provided updates during regular formal meeting.
Adjourn 5:20 p.m.
Attachments:Formal Summary of Minutes: April 4
Item Number: 3.b.
April 18, 2023
Formal Summary of Minutes: April 4
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041
Summary of Minutes
April 4, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council formal meeting, held at City Hall - Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E.
Washington St. Mayor Teague presiding. Council members present: Alter, Bergus, Dunn,
Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas. Staff members present: Fruin, Kilburg, Goers,
Fruehling, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, VanDyke, Liston, Sitzman, Laverman. USG: Zeimet,
LeFevre.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a Arab American Heritage Month
Proclamation was deferred to April 18, 2023 due to the severe weather threat.
2.b Fair Housing Month
Proclamation will be presented at a later date outside of a regular meeting by
the Mayor due to the threat of severe weather.
2.c National Community Development Week
Proclamation will be presented at a later date outside of a regular meeting by
the Mayor due to the threat of severe weather.
3. Consent Calendar- Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: March 21
3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: March 21
4. Consent Calendar- Receive and File Minutes
4.a Airport Commission: February 9
4.b Board of Adjustment: December 14
4.c Historic Preservation Commission: February 9
4.d Library Board of Trustees: February 23
4.e Library Board of Trustees: March 6
5. Consent Calendar- Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
5.a Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Elray Holdings, LLC, dba Elray
Holdings, LLC, 211 Iowa Ave.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Graze Iowa City LLC, dba Graze, 345
S. Dubuque St.
3. Outdoor Service Area for Graze Iowa City LLC, dba Graze, 345
S. Dubuque St.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Kennedy Investments Inc., dba
Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Katy LLC, dba Trumpet Blossom Cafe,
310 E. Prentiss
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6. Outdoor Service Area for Katy LLC, dba Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 310 E.
Prentiss
7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for First Avenue Productions, Inc.,
dba First Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Avenue
8. Class B Retail Alcohol License for Alma Food LLC, dba Alma Food
LLC (Euro Food), 1210 S. Gilbert St.
9. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Troon Beverages Inc., dba
Finkbine Golf Course, 1380 Melrose Ave.
10. Outdoor Service Area for Troon Beverages Inc., dba Finkbine
Golf Course, 1380 Melrose Ave.
11. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Sams Pizza IC Inc., dba Sams Pizza
IC, Inc., 441 S. Gilbert St.
6. Consent Calendar- Resolutions and Motions
6.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of$10,614,127.72 for the period
of February 1 through February 28, 2023, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit. Disbursements are published and permanently
retained in the City Clerk's office in accordance with State Code.
6.b Resolution Amending and Adopting FY2023 Interfund Transfers.
(Resolution 23-95)
6.c Resolution Approving FY2024 Interfund Transfers. (Resolution 23-96)
6.d Resolution approving a loan agreement with the Iowa City Downtown
District to improve an alley. (Resolution 23-97)
6.e Resolution authorizing the City Manager to opt the City of Iowa City into
the National Opioids Settlements - Additional Settlements.
(Resolution 23-98)
6.f Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Rohret South Trunk
Sanitary Sewer Project. (Resolution 23-99)
6.g Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Willow Creek Trail
Replacement Project. (Resolution 23-100)
6.h Resolution accepting the work for the Pedestrian Mall Handrailing
Project. (Resolution 23-101)
6.i Resolution dedicating roadways within JJR Davis, 2nd Addition as
public right-of-way. (Resolution 23-102)
6.j Resolution Approving Final Plat of Monument Hills Subdivision Iowa
City, Iowa. (SUB22-0015) (Resolution 23-103)
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7. Consent Calendar- Setting Public Hearings
7.a Resolution setting a public hearing on April 18, 2023 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Hickory Hill Park Shelter and
Restrooms Project, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing,
and directing the City Engineer to place said project manual on file for public
inspection. (Resolution 23-104)
7.b Resolution setting a public hearing for April 18, 2023 on an ordinance
amending Title 3, entitled "Finance, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled
"Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties, of the City
Code to increase or change charges and fees. (Resolution 23-105)
7.c Resolution of intent to consider the proposed conveyance of an
underground utility easement to MidAmerican Energy Company across
Auditor's Parcel 2001020, and setting a public hearing thereon for April 18,
2023. (Resolution 23-106)
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8. Consent Calendar- Correspondence
8.a Memo from City Engineer: Gilbert Street Bridge Replacement
End of Consent Calendar
The following individuals appeared: Taylor Caton and Noah Petersen.
Motion to approve Consent calendar, items 3 - 8 removing item 6.d for separate
consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (7
Ayes)
Motion to approve Item 6.d. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by Andrew Dunn. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes)
(Meeting recessed due to technical issues 6:05 pm - 6:25pm)
9. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Sophie Heller, Noah Petersen, Dan Katalinich,
Harry Manaligod.
10. Planning & Zoning Matters
10.a Ordinance rezoning approximately 13.00 acres of property located within
the JJR Davis Second Addition and JJR Davis Fourth Addition Subdivisions
and between Mormon Trek Blvd. and Dane Rd. SE from Commercial Office
Zone (CO-1) to Intensive Commercial Zone (CI-1) (REZ23-0002).
The public hearing was opened. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman
presented a PowerPoint. The following individuals appeared: William Kohler, Dennis
Mitchell, David Larson, Rod Zeitler, Timothy Huey, Steve Ballard, Emily Dane-
Staples, Larry Ellingson, George Rickey, Emerson Klever.
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Motion to continue Public hearing to April 18th . Moved by Andrew Dunn,
seconded by Pauline Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept Correspondence from Janet Martin, Iowa Natural Heritage
Foundation, Dennis Mitchell, Alparslan (Apl) Zora, Jason & Carol Gehrs,
Heecheon Jeon, Ron & Sheryl Aiken, Janet Soboroff, June Hamer, Christine
Leech, Chris Hedlund, Bob Dane. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Pauline
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.b Ordinance vacating approximately 5,129 square feet of the Grand Avenue Court
public right-of-way and authorizing conveyance to the Board of Regents State of
Iowa for the Use & Benefit of the University of Iowa. (VAC23-00001)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented
a PowerPoint. The following individuals appeared: David Kieft, Olivia Manaligod.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give First consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by John
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Regular Formal Agenda
11.a Resolution amending the current budget for Fiscal Year ending June 2023.
A public hearing was held. City Manager Fruin and City Attorney Goers provided
information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-107. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by
John Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
11.b Resolution adopting the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2024.
A public hearing was held. City Manager Fruin presented a PowerPoint. (Meeting
recessed due to technical issues 7:37 pm - 7:50pm) City Attorney Goers provided
additional information. PowerPoint presentation continued by City Manager Fruin.
The following individuals appreared: Chandler Farquhar, Noah LeFeyre, Merric
Bower, Mandi Remmington, David Sterling, Vance Davis, Hannah Olsson, Sean
McRoberts, Abinadi Rivera-Aguirre, Sean Conrad, Daniel Mills, Olivia Manaligod,
Lorelei Coffin, Justin Corner, Brandon Engmark, Brian Nilles, Michael Eckhardt,
Emerson Klever, Anthony Haughton, Tommy Stevens, Christie Cellman, Ingrid
Gronstal, Annie Gudenkauf, Audrey Keith, Jenna Yang, Lydia Lavrova, Yasmina
Sahir, Harley Upshaw, V. Fixmer Oraiz, Riley Eynon-Lynch, Tristain Bracewell,
Michal EL, Hannah Zadeh, Taylor Caton, Felicia Pieper, Sid Felker, Karen Kubby,
Harry Manaligod, Will Kapp, Keaton Zeimet, Oliver Weilein, Yuewon Lee, Elly
Hofmaier, Reyna Roach, Nathaniel LeSage, Paras Bassuk, Angie Jordan, Annie
Tucker, Grace Merritt, Cady Gerlach. Councilor Bergus presented her proposed
amendment to the FY24 budget. Individual Council members expressed their views.
City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
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Motion to approve Resolution 23-108. Moved by John Thomas, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to amend FY24 budget and shift/reduce $1,600,000 from the Police budget to
the General fund reserves. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Andrew Dunn.
Motion Failed. (1 Ayes)
Motion to amend FY24 budget and shift/reduce $955,336 from the Police budget to
the General fund reserves. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Andrew Dunn.
Motion Failed. (2 Ayes)
Motion to accept Correspondence from Dee Bosold, Colleen Schmidt, Bram
Elias, Carol deProsse, Rebecca Way Bergus, Will Knapp, Julia Zalenski, Rose
Persaud, Caroline Dieterle, Kris Lyon, Pat Ryan, Donna Hirst, David Sterling,
Iowa City Democratic Socialists of America, Allie Koolbeck, Joe Slattery, Luke
Perez, Hillary Schofield, Jeff Walberg, Jayne Meacham, Raneem Hamad,
Thelma Trujillo, Zeru Peterson, John Engelbrecht, Amy Konczyk, Matt Farrell,
Mei-Ling Shaw, Ginny Blair, Julia Leonard, Audrey Keith, Jim Walters, Caroline
Dieterle, Thomas Stevens, Emily Magnuson, Jackie Mills, Rebecca Carver,
Alexis Soukup, Kyle Jennings, Emma H, Logan Drake, Eli Shepherd, Stephanie
Cromer, Sharon Lake, Jennifer Kaalberg-Freers, Theresa Nilles, Caitlin Savage,
Justin Corner, Flannery Currin, Dan Daly, Isabel Hogg, Zachary Morris, Tom
Carsner, Rani Simawe, Iowa City Democratic Socialists of America, Hannah
Zadeh, Izzy Kippes, Denise Chevalier, Daphney Daniel (x2), Maeve Biscupski,
Emily Edwards, Devyn Hall, Temple Hiatt, Annalicia Garnica, Coordinating
Committee of COGS UE Local 896, Tricia Zebrowski, Angela Ward, Karen
Greenleaf. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.c Resolution approving the three-year Financial Plan for the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan.
City Manager Fruin provided information. The following individual appeared: Noah
Petersen.
Motion to approve Resolution 23 -109. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
11.d Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the 2023 Water Pavement Patching Project, establishing
amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post
notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
A public hearing was held. Civil Engineer VanDyke presented a PowerPoint.
Motion to approve Resolution 23 -110. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by
Pauline Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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11.e Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Riverside Drive Pedestrian Improvements Project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City
Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
A public hearing was held. Assistant City Engineer Sovers presented a PowerPoint.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 23 -111. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.f Resolution Adopting the Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Allocations
for Fiscal Year 2023.
Human Rights Commission Chair, Roger Lusala, presented information. City
Attorney Goers provided information regarding Councilor Dunn's recusal. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-112. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Pauline
Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
11.g Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property locally known as 320 N.
Governor Street, which is a public nuisance, for the purpose of abating the
nuisance.
Senior Housing Inspector Laverman presented information. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-113. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by
Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.h Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property locally known as 3351
Wintergreen Drive, which is a public nuisance, for the purpose of abating
the nuisance.
Senior Housing Inspector Laverman presented information.
Motion to approve Resolution 23 -114. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
12.a Announcement of Vacancies — Previous
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Theresa Messlein resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 25th, 2023.
Parks & Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2024. (Christopher Odinet resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
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Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St.) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Cole Eckhardt Resigned)
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 (formerly advertised as unexpired term -
- Lyndi Kiple resigned).
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn Ave.) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Kevin Larson resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
13. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming
meetings, community events, and items of interest.
14. Report on Items from City Staff— none.
15. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 11:46 PM. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Laura Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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