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Summary of Minutes
June 6, 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, Havel, VanDyke, Yoder, Rummel, Sitzman,
Hennes, Kubly, Gripp, Lyon, Nurnberg, Roth. USG: LeFevre.
1. Call to Order
1.a Proclamations
1.a(1) Juneteenth National Freedom Day
1.a(2) LGBTQ+ Pride Month - Joe Reilly, President Iowa City Pride, accepting.
2. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
2.a Work Session Minutes: May 16
2.b Formal Summary of Minutes: May 16
3. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
3.a Historic Preservation Commission: April 13
3.b Housing & Community Development Commission : April 20 [See
Recommendation]
3.c Human Rights Commission: April 25
3.d Library Board of Trustees: April 27
3.e Parks & Recreation Commission: April 12 [See Recommendation]
3.f Senior Center Commission: October 20
3.g Senior Center Commission: March 16
4. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
4.a Liquor License – New
1. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Thirsty Pigs LLC, dba
Thirsty Pigs LLC, 1222 S. Gilbert St.
4.b Liquor License – Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Pershell Corporation, dba Colonial
Lanes, 2253 Highway 218 S.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Jimmy Jack Mac, Inc., dba Basta, 121
Iowa Ave.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Lo dge No 590 B.P.O. Elks
of U.S.A., dba B.P.O. Elks #590, 637 Foster Rd.
4. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Wise Food LLC, dba City Liquor, 425
S. Gilbert St.
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5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Roy L Chopek/Walter L 'Bud' Ott,
Post No 17Departm, dba American Legion, Roy L. Chopek Post 17, 3016
Muscatine Ave.
6. Class E Retail Alcohol License for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's
Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market St.
7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Chauncy Entertainment LLC,
dba SpareMe Bowl & Arcade, 404 E. College St.
8. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Mexico Lindo II, Inc., dba Mexico
Lindo Grill & Cantina, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.
9. Outdoor Service Area for Mexico Lindo II, Inc., dba Mexico Lindo Grill
& Cantina, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.
10. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go #422,
731 S. Riverside Dr.
11. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go #53,
955 Mormon Trek Blvd.
12. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Big Grove Iowa City LLC, dba
Big Grove Brewery & Tap Room, 1225 S. Gilbert St.
13. Outdoor Service Area for Big Grove Iowa City LLC, dba Big Grove
Brewery & Tap Room, 1225 S. Gilbert St.
14. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Dublin Underground Inc., dba
Dublin Underground, The, 5 S. Dubuque St.
15. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa Avenue LLC, dba Saint
Burch Tavern, 127 Iowa Ave.
16. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Walgreen Co., dba Walgreens #05077,
2214 Muscatine Ave.
17. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Urban Fuel LLC, dba Urban
Fuel Express, 2580 Moss Ridge Rd.
4.c Liquor License – Temporary Transfer
1. Temporary Transfer of Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside
Theatre to City Park (June 16 - July 2, 2023)
5. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
5.a Resolution accepting the work for the Wetherby Park Sidewalk and Driveway
Project. (Resolution 23-154)
5.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 C ity and
the University of Iowa to provide engineering consultant services for the
Water Geological Survey. (Resolution 23-155)
5.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
Calhoun-Burns and Associates Inc. to provide engineering consultant
services for the Biennial Bridge Inspection and Master Plan 2023.
(Resolution 23-156)
5.d Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and th e City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Riverside Drive
Pedestrian Improvements Project. (Resolution 23-157)
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5.e Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the Fiscal
Year 2024 28E Agreement between the City of Iowa City and Johnson County
for the Mobility Coordinator position. (Resolution 23-158)
5.f Resolution accepting the work for the 2022 Summer Sidewalk Repair Project.
(Resolution 23-159)
5.g Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Information Technology
Services Division of the Finance Department by deleting one full-time
Voice/Data Network Analyst position, grade 28, and adding one full -time
Systems Engineer position, grade 28, and amending the Confidential,
Administrative and Executive pay plan by deleting one full -time Voice/Data
Network Analyst position, grade 28. (Resolution 23-160)
5.h 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
Watersmith Engineering of Muscatine, Iowa to provide engineering
consultant services for the Highway 6 East Water Main Project.
(Resolution 23-161)
5.i Resolution approving an agreement with Riverside Theatre to allow the sale of
wine and beer under limited circumstances in City Park. (Resolution 23-162)
5.j Resolution accepting the work for the Landfill Gas Collection System
Expansion Project. (Resolution 23-163)
5.k Resolution authorizing the procurement of Record Management Software .
(Resolution 23-164)
6. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
6.a Resolution setting a public hearing on June 20, 2023 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the 2023 City of Iowa City Parking
Garages Maintenance and Repair 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 23-165)
6.b Resolution setting a public hearing on June 20, 2023 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the 2023 Dubuque Street, McCollister
Boulevard, and Landfill Seeding 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 23-166)
7. Consent Calendar - Correspondence
7.a Establishment of a parking prohibition along the east side of 5th Avenue,
between Friendship Street and B Street.
7.b Competitive Quotation Memo
End of Consent Calendar
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Motion to approve consent calendar, items 2 - 7 . Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded
by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Brandon Ross, David Ramotowski, and
Sherman White.
Motion to accept correspondence fro m Sherman White. Moved by Megan Alter,
seconded by Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Regular Formal Agenda
9.a Ordinance amending Title 17, Chapter 1, Building Code, by adopting the
International Building Code, 2021 edition, including Appendix K, and the
International Residential Code, 2021 edition, including Appendix F and
Appendix J, and providing for certain amendments thereof; adopting section
103.6(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa (the state electrical code) and section
105.4(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa (the state plumbing and mechanical codes); to
provide for the protection of the health, welfare and safety of the residents of
Iowa City, Iowa and Title 17, Chapter 12 to clarify the process for Building
Code appeals.
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented information. The following
individual appeared: Sherman White. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.b Ordinance amending Title 7, Chapter 1, Fire Prevention and Protection, by
adopting the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code to regulate and
govern the safeguarding of life and property from fire, explosion, life safety
risks, or health hazards.
Fire Marshall Roth presented information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.c Resolution approving project manual and estima te of cost for the construction
of the Asphalt Resurfacing 2023 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.
Civil Engineer VanDyke presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 23-167. Moved by John Thomas, seconded by Pauline
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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9.d Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the cons truction
of the CDBG ADA Curb Ramp 2023 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.
Civil Engineer Yoder presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 23-168. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.e Resolution approving Substantial Amendment #1 to Iowa City's FY23 Annual
Action Plan.
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Kubly presented information. Individual
Council members asked questions. Neighborhood Services Coordinator Kubly
provided additional information.
Motion to approve resolution 23-169. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Andrew
Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.f Resolution authorizing the City Manager to initiate a two-year zero-fare pilot
project on all Iowa City transit routes.
City Manager Fruin presented information. Individual Council members asked
questions. City Manager Fruin and Transportation Associate Director Rummel
provided additional information. The following individual appeared: David
Ramotowski. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 23-170. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Andrew
Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.g Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a State and Local Fiscal Recovery
Fund (SLFRF) grant agreement with Johnson County and the Community
Foundation of Johnson County to administer the Child Care Wage
Enhancement Program.
Grant Specialist Gripp presented information. Individual Council members asked
questions. The following individual appeared: Kady Gerlach, Executive Director of
Better Together 2030. Individual Council members expresse d their views.
Motion to approve resolution 23-171. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Pauline
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.h Resolution to remove Commission member Boniface Penandjo Lemoupa from
the Parks and Recreation Commission due to multiple u nexcused absences.
Motion to approve resolution 23-172. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by John
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Council Appointments
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10.a Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term from July 1, 2023
- June 30, 2027. (Term expires for Scott Clair)
Motion to appoint Ryan Story. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Chris Lawrence. Moved by Shawn Harmsen,
seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.b Community Police Review Board - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1,
2023 - June 30, 2027. (Term expires for Jerri MacConnell).
Motion to appoint Jerri MacConnell. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.c Historic Preservation (At-Large) - Two vacancies to fill a three-year term, July
1, 2023 - June 30, 2026. (Terms expire for Kevin Boyd and Frank Wagner)
Motion to appoint Andrew Lewis and Frank Wagner. Moved by Andrew Dunn,
seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.d Historic Preservation Commission (Longfellow) - One vacancy to fill a
three year term, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026. (Term expires for Carl Brown)
Motion to appoint Carl Brown. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.e Housing & Community Development Commission - Three vacancies to fill
a three-year term, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026. (Terms expire for Nasr
Mohammed, Kiran Patel, & Kyle Vogel).
Motion to appoint Kiran Patel, Kyle Vogel, and James Pierce . Moved by
Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10.f Library Board of Trustees - Two vacancies for a six-year term, July 1, 2023
- June 30, 2029. (Terms expire for Carol Kirsch and Claire Matthews)
Motion to appoint Claire Mathews and Lucille Green . Moved by Andrew
Dunn, seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.g Planning & Zoning Commission - Two vacancies to fill five-year terms, July 1,
2023 - June 30, 2028. (Terms expire for Billie Townsend and Chad Wade)
Motion to appoint Billie Townsend and Chad Wade. Moved by Andrew Dunn,
seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.h Planning & Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2026. (Mark Signs resigned)
Motion to appoint Michael Marut. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.i Public Art Advisory Committee - One at -large vacancy to fill a three-year term,
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026. (Term expires for Dominic Dongilli)
Motion to appoint Nate Sullivan. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.j Public Art Advisory Committee: One vacancy to fill a three -year term for an
art or design professional, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026. (Term expires for
Anita Jung)
Motion to appoint Anita Jung. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
11.a Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Two vacancies to fill
unexpired terms, upon appointment - December 31, 2024. (Kevo Rivera and
Mohamed Traore resigned).
Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - December 31, 2025. (Badri Kuku resigned) Correspondence
included in Council Packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Monday, July 3, 2623.
Historic Preservation Commission (Northside) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026. (Term expires for Deanna Thomann)
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.
12. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming
meetings, community events, and items of interest.
13. Report on Items from City Staff
14: Adjourn .
Mb ionto adjourn at 7:26 PM. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan Alter -
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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City'Clerk
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Item Number: 2.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
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Work Session Minutes: May 16
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MEMORANDUM
Date: May 24, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, May 16, 2023 — 4:07 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Dunn (via Zoom)
Staff: Fruin, Jones, Kilburg, Goers, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Rummel, Nagel-Gamm
USG: LeFevre
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Evaluate the Feasibility and Funding Sources Needed for a Zero -Fare Transit System
Transportation Director Nagle-Gamm gave a PowerPoint presentation on the feasibility and funding
sources needed for a Zero -Fare Transit System. The presentation discussed the following:
➢ Our Mission
➢ Service Summary
➢ Iowa City Transit Routes
➢ Transit Service Staffing — 63 Employee
➢ Iowa City Transit Ridership
➢ Iowa City area ranks 21 sl in the nation in ridership per capita
➢ FY22 Ridership by Month
➢ FY19 & FY22 Ridership by Day of Week
➢ FY22 Ridership by Route
➢ Operational Challenges
➢ Transit Service Improvement Timeline
➢ 2021-2022 ICATS Service Enhancements
➢ May 15th, 2023 Service Enhancements
➢ Electric Busses: First Year
➢ Next Steps: Considering Transit Service Enhancements
➢ Zero -Fare Pilot
➢ Zero -Fare
➢ Zero -Fare Benefits
➢ Zero -Fare Challenges
➢ Sunday Service Pilot
➢ Sunday Service
➢ Sunday Service Benefits
➢ Sunday Service Challenges
➢ Late -Night On -Demand Transportation
➢ Evening/Late-Night On -Demand Services Benefits
➢ Evening/Late-Night On -Demand Services Challenges
➢ Transit Funding
➢ FY22 Transit Funding Sources
➢ Fare Revenue — FY22
➢ Federal 5307 Operating Funding (x3)
➢ Federal 5307 Operating Funding — Projection if funding Reauthorized in FY27
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➢ Federal 5307 Operating Funding — Projection if funding returns to pre-FY22 levels in FY27
➢ Status Quo Operations
➢ Zero -Fare (No drop off in federal funding vs. drop off in federal funding)
➢ Staff Recommendation (x2)
➢ Potential Funding Sources
➢ Zero -Fare Launch Sequence
Transportation Director Nagle-Gamm fielded questions from Councilors. City Manager Fruin
provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
2. Clarification of Agenda Items
No discussion.
3. Information Packet Discussion [May 4, May 111
➢
May 4-
1. (IP3 — Iowa City named 2023 Iowa Small Business Community of the Year) Mayor
Teague noted he was presented the award for the City of Iowa City being named
2023 Iowa Small Business Community of the Year.
➢
May 11-
1. (IP7 — City Council Listening Post: May 20 -Iowa City Farmer Market) Mayor Teague
and Mayor Pro Tem Alter will be attending the listening post at the Farmers Market
Saturday, May 20th from 9:OOam — 11:00am.
2. (IP4 — Memo from Climate Action Coordinator: Recommended Potential Climate
Action Uses for ARPA Funds) Councilor Bergus mentioned the memo and confirmed
it was an FYI to Council. City Manager Fruin provided information. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
4. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
Noah LeFevre, USG Liaison presented updates.
5. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council provided updates during regular formal meeting.
Adjourn 5:45 p.m.
Item Number: 2.b.
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Formal Summary of Minutes: May 16
Attachments: Formal Summary of Minutes: May 16
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Summary of Minutes
May 16, 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, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Sitzman, Nagle-Gamm. USG:
LeFevre.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Monica Maloney-Mitros accepting.
2.b National Public Works Week
Ron Knoche, Pubic Works Director, accepting.
3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: May 2
3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: May 2
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: April 6
4.b Airport Commission: March 9
4.c Airport Commission: March 20
4.d Board of Adjustment: April 12
4.e Board of Adjustment: April 19
4.f Board of Appeals: April 3
4.g Climate Action Commission: April 3
4.h Community Police Review Board: April
4.i Public Art Advisory Committee: April 6
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5. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
5.a Liquor License -New
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Red Bike Iowa City, dba Black Angel,
630 Iowa Ave.
2. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Summer of the Arts, Inc.,
dba Iowa Arts Festival, 9 N. Clinton St.
3. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Summer of the Arts, Inc.,
dba Iowa City Jazz Festival, 9 S. Clinton St.
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4. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Coffee Emporium LLC,
dba Coffee Emporium, 301 E. Market St.
5. Outdoor Service Area for Coffee Emporium LLC, dba Coffee
Emporium, 301 E. Market St.
5.b Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class B Retail Alcohol License for Omega Puff LLC, dba The Konnexion,
106 S. Linn St.
2. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Alternative Sport
Enterprises LLC, dba Hatchet Jack's, 101 Highway 1 W.
3. Class B Retail Alcohol License for New Pioneer's Cooperative
Society, dba New Pioneer Food Co-op, 22 S. Van Buren St.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Market Cafe,
1125 N. Dodge St.
5. Outdoor Service Area for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Market Cafe, 1125
N. Dodge St.
6. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Christian Retirement Services,
Inc., dba Oaknoll Retirement Residence, 735 George St.
7. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Southside Spirits LLC, dba
Southside Liquor & Tobacco, 1921 Keokuk St.
6. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
6.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $10,766,101.05 for the
period of April 1 through April 30, 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 appointing U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association of St.
Paul, Minnesota, to serve as Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer
Agent, approving the Paying Agent and Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent
Agreement and authorizing the execution of the Agreement.
(Resolution 23-142)
6.c Resolution Authorizing and Providing for the Issuance of $9,105,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2023, and Levying a Tax to Pay Said Bonds;
Approval of the Tax Exemption Certificate and Continuing Disclosure
Certificate. (Resolution 23-143)
6.d Resolution approving an agreement with Summer of the Arts, Inc. to allow the
sale, consumption, and possession of beer and wine on City streets during
Arts Fest and Jazz Fest. (Resolution 23-144)
6.e Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the FY24
Agreement between the City of Iowa City and the City of University Heights for
the provision of transit service within the corporate limits of
University Heights. (Resolution 23-145)
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6.f Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) new motor grader.
(Resolution 23-146)
6.g Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Hickory Hill Park Shelter and
Restrooms Project. (Resolution 23-147)
6.h Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign Change Order 2 to the Contract
between Delong Construction, Inc. of Washington, Iowa and the City of
Iowa City for extra work on the Landfill Cell FY23 Construction Project.
(Resolution 23-148)
6.i Resolution adopting the fees for the rental of the Environmental Education
Center at the East Side Recycling Center. (Resolution 23-149)
7. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
7.a Motion to set a public hearing for June 6, 2023 on an ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Iowa City Code for the adoption of the 2021 Edition of the
International Building Code (IBC), the International Residential Code (IRC),
and local amendments.
7.b Motion to set a public hearing for June 6, 2023 on an ordinance amending Title
7, Fire Prevention and Protection, by adopting the 2021 Edition of the
International Fire Code.
7.c Resolution setting a public hearing on June 6, 2023 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Asphalt Resurfacing 2023
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 23-150)
7.d Resolution setting a public hearing on June 6, 2023 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the CDBG ADA Curb Ramp 2023
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 23-151)
8. Consent Calendar - Correspondence
8.a Establishment of "No Parking 2 AM to 6 AM" and "Tow Away Zone" prohibition
on the 300 block of East Washington Street and the 10 block of South
Linn Street
8.b Establishment of a parking prohibition around the Jensen Street cul-de-sac
End of Consent Calendar
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Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3 - 8. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded
by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Sherman White, Tristan Bracewell,
David Ramotowski.
Motion to accept Correspondence from Sherman White. Moved by Megan Alter,
seconded by Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Planning & Zoning Matters
10.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). (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by John
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 23-4900. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10.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). (Pass & Adopt)
The following individuals appeared: Dennis Mitchell, Alparslan Zora, Bob Dane,
Jane Driscoll. Individual Council members expressed their views. Jon Marner, MMS
Consultants, answered Council questions. City Attorney Goers, Development
Services Coordinator Sitzman and City Manager Fruin provided additional
information.
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 23-4901. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded
by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (4 Ayes)
Motion to defer item 10.b to June 20, 2023 regular formal City Council meeting
Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by John Thomas. Motion Failed. (3 Ayes)
11. Regular Formal Agenda
11.a Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Iowa Department
of Transportation for FY2024 State Transit Assistance and Federal Transit
Administration funding.
A public hearing was held. Transportation Director Nagle -Lamm presented
information. Individual Council members expressed their views. City Attorney Goers
provided additional information.
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Motion to approve resolution 23 -152. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded
by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.b 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. (Pass
and Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 23-4902. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.c Resolution adopting the fees for solid waste services for items left on
the public right of way and rescinding Resolution No. 10-138.
Public Works Director Knoche presented information. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 23-153. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Announcement of Vacancies - New
12.a Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Two vacancies to fill
unexpired terms, upon appointment - December 31, 2024. (Kevo Rivera and
Mohamed Traore resigned). Correspondence included in Council Packet.
Traore resigned during item 9.c of the May 2, 2023 City Council meeting.
Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - December 31, 2025. (Badri Kuku resigned) Correspondence
included in Council Packet.
Motion to accept Correspondence. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
13.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)
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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 5:00 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)
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 — N/A
16. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:22 PM. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by Laura Bergus.
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