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Summary of Minutes
May 2, 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, Dulek, Fruehling, Platz, Sitzman, Kubly.
USG: LeFevre, Monsivais.
Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Asia American and Pacific Islander
Day Against Bullying
Sylvia Jons, Suyun Channon, Master Dong Zhi, and Na Li, accepting.
2.b Bicycle Month and Bike to Work Week Matt Burkey - Bicycle Ambassador,
accepting.
2.c Jewish American Heritage Month
Rabbi Esther Hugenholtz and Sammantha Marks, accepting.
2.d Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women's Day
Sikowis Nobiss, accepting.
2.e NAMI Mental Health Awareness Day
Mary Issah, Executive Director NAMI , accepting.
2.f Older Americans Month
Bob Untiedt - Executive Director Trail, Angela McConville and Jay Gilchrist -
Senior Center Commissioners, accepting.
3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: April 18
3.b Special Formal Summary of Minutes: April 18
3.c Formal Summary of Minutes: April 18
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Civil Service Commission: April 25
4.b Historic Preservation Commission: March 22
4.c Housing & Community Development Commission: March 30 [See
Recommendation]
4.d Human Rights Commission: March 28
4.e Planning & Zoning Commission: April 5
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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 Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba
Deadwood, The, 6 S. Dubuque St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for PC Iowa City, LLC, dba The
Stuffed Olive, 121 E. College St.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for PC Iowa City, LLC, dba Double
Tap, 121 E. College St.
4. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Pop's "Old N' New Bar-B-
Que, LLC, dba Pop's BBQ, 130 N. Dubuque St.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Ramen Belly, LLC, dba Ramen Belly,
1010 Marin St.
6. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Quzer Inc., dba Shakespeare's, 819
1 st Ave. S.
7. Outdoor Service Area for Quzer Inc., dba Shakespeare's, 819 1st Ave. S.
5.b Liquor License - Refund
1. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Retail Alcohol License for The
Bandits, L.L.C., dba Perez Family Tacos, 630 Iowa Ave.
6. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
6.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $10,962,520.20 for the
period of March 1 through March 31, 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 Motion approving the appointment of Noah Le Fevre as the City Council Liaison
and Mathew Monsivais as the Alternate City Council Liaison from the Iowa
Undergraduate Student Government (USG) to the City Council until May 1,
2024.
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
Strand Associates, Inc., of Madison, Wisconsin to provide engineering
consultant services for the Digester Complex Rehabilitation Phase 1 Project.
(Resolution 23-129)
6.d 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
Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt, Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba SCS
Engineers, a Virginia corporation to provide environmental compliance and
engineering consultant services for the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling
Center. (Resolution 23-130)
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6.e Resolution authorizing the procurement of Right -of -Way Tree Planting for the
Parks & Forestry Division. (Resolution 23-131)
6.f Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the 2023 Water Pavement
Patching Project. (Resolution 23-132)
6.g Resolution fixing new time and place for receipt of bids for the bidding of the
Riverside Drive Pedestrian Improvements Project, and directing City Clerk to
publish advertisement for bids. (Resolution 23-133)
6.h Resolution authorizing the procurement of Consulting Services for a Review of
Internal Equity, Job Descriptions, and Market Analysis for City Staff Positions.
(Resolution 23-134)
6.i Resolution adopting the By -Laws of the Planning and Zoning Commission and
rescinding Resolution No. 16-203. (Resolution 23-135)
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve Consent calendar, items 3-6. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
7. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Trapayne Batiebey, Sherman White, Guillermo
Romano Ibarra, Audrey Keith, Riley EL, YueWon Lee, David Sterling, Katherine
Dolesy, Harley Upshaw, Noah Petersen, Amy Kretkowski, Daniel Mills, Daniel Sands.
8. Planning & Zoning Matters
8.a 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).
Neighborhood and Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
PowerPoint. The following individual appeared: Steve Roe, Executive Director
Oaknoll. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give First consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Pauline
Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
8.b 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). (Second
Consideration)
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The following individuals appeared: Bob Dane, Steve Ballard, Dennis Mitchell, Jane
Driscoll. Individual Council members expressed their views. City Attorney Goers and
City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
Motion to give Second Consideration. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to accept Correspondence from the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.
Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7
Ayes)
9. Regular Formal Agenda
9.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.
(Second Consideration)
Motion to give Second Consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.b Resolution directing sale of $9,655,000 (subject to adjustment per terms
of offering) General Obligation Bond, Series 2023
Maggie Burger, Sr. Vice President Speer Financial, presented information.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-136. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.c Resolution approving consultant contracts with Kearns & West, Think Peace,
Healing Partners, and Three Native Partners to assist with facilitating the work
of the Iowa City Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
City Attorney Goers presented information. The following Ad Hoc Truth and
Reconciliation Commission members expressed their views: Chastity Dillard - Chair,
Wangui Gathua, Clifton Johnson, Lauren Merritt - Vice Chair, Marie Krebs,
Mohamed Traore, Sikowis Nobiss. V. Fixmer Oraiz - Atig Planning and Eduardo
Gonzalez - Think Peace provided additional information. The following individuals
appeared:Eloisa Roach, Tracy Jon Sargeant, Simona Salih, Ryan Spurgetis,
Marriane Coleman, Marcella Estefa, David Sterling, Maiasa Hamad, Daniel Mills,
Tony Currin, Aisha Elshafie, Mazahir Salih, Mohammed Traore, Diana Henry, Brian
Nilles, Royceann Porter, Danny Valesquez, Angie Jordan. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-137. Moved by John Thomas, seconded by
Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (4 Ayes)
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Motion to accept Correspondence from Riley EL, Angie Jordan, Annie Tucker.
Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.d Resolution extending the timeline for the work of the City's Ad Hoc Truth and
Reconciliation Commission from June 30, 2023 to December 31, 2024.
City Attorney Goers presented information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 23 -138. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded
by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
9.e Resolution adopting Iowa City's FY24 Annual Action Plan which is a subpart of
Iowa City's 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan (City Steps 2025).
City Attorney Goers noted he would be stepping out due to a conflict of interest for
items 9.e and 9.f, Assistant City Attorney Dulek provided counsel for the two items.
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Kubly presented a PowerPoint.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-139. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.f Resolution allocating human services Aid to Agencies funding for Fiscal Year
2023, July 1, 2023 -June 30, 2024.
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Kubly presented a PowerPoint. The
following individuals appeared: Mazahir Salih, Shel Stromquist, Noah Petersen,
Charlie Eastham. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-140 as amended. Moved by Megan Alter,
seconded by John Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to amend Motion to amend the resolution to restore funding of $15,000 in
General Fund reserves to Center for Worker Justice.. Moved by Shawn
Harmsen, seconded by John Thomas. Motion Passed. (4 Ayes)
9.g Resolution adopting an assessment schedule of unpaid mowing, clean-up of
property, snow removal, sidewalk repair, and stop box repair charges and
directing the Clerk to certify the same to the Johnson County Treasurer for
collection in the same manner as property taxes.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-141. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Council Appointments
10.a One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31,
2023. (Theresa Messlein Resigned)
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Motion to appoint Nancy Ostrognai. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
11.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)
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 6;00 p.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
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)
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Vacancies will remain open until filled.
12. City Council Information — no updates.
13. Report on Items from City Staff — no reports.
14. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 11:17 PM. Moved
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Attachments:Work Session Minutes: April 18
Item Number: 3.a.
May 2, 2023
Work Session Minutes: April 18
Date: April 26, 2023
To:Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 18, 2023 – 4:00 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas
Planning & Zoning Commission: Townsend, Wade, Craig, Hensch, Elliott
Staff: Fruin, Jones, Kilburg, Goers, Fruehling, Platz, Seydell Johnson, Nagel-Gamm, Knoche, Havel,
Sovers, Morris, Fleagle, Hightshoe.
USG: Zeimet, LeFevre
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk’s Office and the City website.)
1. Consultation with Planning & Zoning Commission regarding JJR Davis Second Addition and
JJR Davis Fourth Addition rezoning
Mayor Teague began discussion and welcomed the Planning & Zoning Commissioners.
Commission Chair Hensch reviewed the function/charge of the Commission and vote by members
on this item. Individual Planning & Zoning Commissioners expressed their views.
Action: Staff will take necessary steps to ensure that any future major site plan submittal for the JJR
Davis rezoning property that includes frontage on Dane Road is submitted to P&Z for approval.
(Recess to Special Formal Executive Session at 4:30 PM - Returned to Work Session at 5:28 PM)
2. Clarification of Agenda Items
No discussion.
3. Information Packet Discussion [April 6, April 13]
April 6 –
1. (IP2 – 2022-2023 Iowa City Deer Management Annual Report) Councilor Bergus
noted the report and asked for an update regarding the prohibited sharp shooting.
City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
April 13 -
1. (IP5 – Memo from Associate Planner: Iowa City Residential Development in 2022)
Councilor Bergus highlighted the memo and mentioned the lack of housing supply in
Iowa City. Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin
provided additional information.
2. (IP4 – Pending Works Session Topics) Councilor Bergus wondered about the timing
and having the discussion on exploring opportunities to utilize CRANDIC right-of-way
on a future agenda. Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager
Fruin provided additional information.
Council Work Session
April 18, 2023
Page 2
3. (IP6 –Memo from Senior Center Coordinator: Senior Center Location) Mayor Pro
Tem Alter thanked staff for the survey results.
4. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
Keaton Zeimet, USG Liaison and Noah LeFevre, USG Alternate Liaison, presented USG Updates.
5. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council provided updates during regular formal meeting.
Adjourn 5:40 p.m.
Attachments:Special Formal Summary of Minutes: April 18
Item Number: 3.b.
May 2, 2023
Special Formal Summary of Minutes: April 18
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Summary of Minutes
April 18, 2023
Iowa City City Council special formal meeting, following item number one on the
4:00 p.m. work session agenda (4:30 p.m.) held at City Hall — Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410
E. Washington Street. Mayor Teague presiding. Council members present: Alter,
Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas. Absent: None. Staff members
present: Fruin, Jones, Kilburg, Goers, Fruehling. Unless otherwise noted, all actions
were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Taylor, seconded by Alter, to adjourn to executive session to discuss the
purchase or sale of particular real estate where premature disclosure could be
reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for
that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property.
The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (Real
Estate) shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is
completed. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive
session 4:31 p.m.
Council returned to open session 5:26 p.m.
Moved by Bergus, seconded by Alter, to adjourn special meeting 5:28 p.m.
B ce Teague, Mayor
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Kellie K. Fruehling, Ci y Clerk
Attachments:Formal Summary of Minutes: April 18
Item Number: 3.c.
May 2, 2023
Formal Summary of Minutes: April 18
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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)
7:ar_
Mayor
City Clerk
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