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Summary of Minutes
June 20, 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: Jones, Kilburg,
Goers, Fruehling, Platz, Havel, Sovers, Yoder, Clark, Barker, Jordan. USG: LeFevre.
1.Call to Order
2.Proclamations
2.a Parks and Recreation Month
Parks & Recreation Commissioner Chair, Alex Hachtman, accepting.
2.b Waste and Recycling Workers Week
Resource Management Superintendent, Jennifer Jordan, accepting.
3.Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Special Formal Summary of Minutes: June 6
3.b Work Session Minutes: June 6
3.c Formal Summary of Minutes: June 6
4.Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: May 4
4.b Board of Appeals: May 1 [See Recommendation]
4.c Community Police Review Board: May 9 [See Recommendation]
4.d Historic Preservation Commission: May 11
4.e Public Art Advisory Committee: May 4
5.Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
5.a Liquor License – New
1. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Xin Cui, dba Sosekiwc LLC,
227 S. Dubuque St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Taqueria Marquez, Inc., dba
Taco Depot 4, 119 E. Washington St.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Los Amigos Grill Mexican Restaurant,
Inc., dba Los Amigos Grill Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr.
4.Class B Retail Alcohol License for Asia Plus, Inc., dba Asia Plus Inc.,
201 S. Clinton St.
5.b Liquor License – Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Graduate Iowa City Lessee LLC, dba
Graduate Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.
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2. Outdoor Service Area for Graduate Iowa City Lessee LLC, dba
Graduate Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Market
Cafe #1, 1720 Waterfront Dr.
4. Outdoor Service Area for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Market Cafe #1,
1720 Waterfront Dr.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Market
Cafe #2, 812 S.1st Ave.
6. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Casey's Marketing Company,
dba Casey's General Store #2781, 1410 willow Creek Dr.
7. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Casey's Marketing Company,
dba Casey's General Store #3858, 370 Scott Ct.
8. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Casey's Marketing Company,
dba Casey's General Store #3322, 1904 Broadway St.
9. Class C Retail Alcohol License for GFP, Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza
Pub, 1220 Highway 6 W.
10. Outdoor Service Area for GFP, Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub,
1220 Highway 6 W.
11. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Crown Retail LLC, dba The
Crown Liquor, 324 E. Washington St.
12. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Weekes-Van Eck Post #3949
Veterans of Foreign Wars, dba Weekes-Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of
Foreign Wars, 609 Highway 6 E.
13. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Linn Food LLC, dba Hawkeye
Smoke and Liquor, 108 E. College St.
14. Class B Retail Alcohol License for ND Express, Inc., dba North
Dodge Amoco, 2153 ACT Circle
15. Class C Retail Alcohol License for PDG Enterprises, LLC,
dba Goosetown, 203 N. Linn St.
16. Class C Retail Alcohol License for One Louder LLC, dba Micky's Irish
Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St.
17. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Target Corporation, dba Target
Store T-3374, 113 E. Washington St.
18. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa Hickory L.L.C., dba Mosley's, 525
S. Gilbert St.
19. Outdoor Service Area for Iowa Hickory L.L.C., dba Mosley's, 525
S. Gilbert St.
5.c New Cigarette Permit
1. Cigarette Permit for Shag t-Shirts and More LLC, dba Shag, 465 Hwy 1 W.
(Resolution 23-173)
5.d Cigarette Permit renewal
1. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permits (see attached)
(Resolution 23-174)
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6.Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
6.a Resolution approving eligibility for a tax exemption on a proposed improvement
project on commercial property located at 2419 and 2451 Naples
Ave., SW, Iowa City, Iowa, pursuant to the Highway Commercial
Urban Revitalization Plan.(Resolution 23-175)
6.b Resolution approving eligibility for a tax exemption on a proposed
improvement project on commercial property located at 985 Highway 6,
Iowa City, Iowa, pursuant to the Highway Commercial Urban Revitalization
Plan. (Resolution 23-176)
6.c Resolution approving eligibility for a tax exemption on a proposed
improvement project on commercial property located at 3 Escort Lane,
Iowa City, Iowa, pursuant to the Highway Commercial Urban Revitalization
Plan. (Resolution 23-177)
6.d Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Information
Technology Services Division of the Finance Department and the
Confidential, Administrative, and Executive pay plan by deleting one full-
time Senior Systems Engineer position, grade 29, and adding one full-time
ITS Support Services Manager position, grade 30.(Resolution 23-178)
6.e Resolution amending the AFSCME pay plan by adding the position
Maintenance Worker I – Landfill to Grade 3.(Resolution 23-179)
6.f Resolution on Unclassified Salary Compensation for Fiscal Year 2024 for the
City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk.(Resolution 23-180)
6.g Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a Resource Enhancement
and Protection (REAP) grant application for Ashton House and to sign a grant
agreement if awarded.(Resolution 23-181)
6.h Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute up to a two-month
extension of the 28E Agreement between the City of Iowa City and
Johnson County for the contracting of paratransit service within the
corporate limits of Iowa City.(Resolution 23-182)
6.i Resolution authorizing an application for Iowa State Recreational Trails
Program Funds (Resolution 23-183)
7.Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
7.a Resolution determining the necessity of and setting dates of a consultation
(June 30, 2023) and public hearing (August 1, 2023) on a proposed
Amendment No.17 to the City-University Project 1 Urban Renewal Plan in the
City of Iowa City, Iowa.(Resolution 23-184)
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8.Consent Calendar - Correspondence
8.a Establish a "No Parking Here To Corner" parking prohibition on Dickenson
Lane at the intersection with Russell Drive
8.b Establish a "No Parking Here To Corner" parking prohibition on 4th Avenue at
the intersection with East Court Street
8.c Install a YIELD sign Lindemann Drive / Anna Street Intersection
8.d Install YIELD signs California Avenue / Miami Drive Intersection
8.e Installation of Yield signs at the intersection of Arizona Avenue and Miami
Drive
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar, Items 3 - 8 .Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded
by Pauline Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individual appeared: Sherman White.
10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.a Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the 2023 City of Iowa City Parking Garages Maintenance and
Repair 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.
Motion to approve resolution 23-185. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.b Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the 2023 Dubuque Street, McCollister Boulevard, and Landfill
Seeding 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.
Assistant City Engineer Sovers presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council
members asked questions.
Motion to approve resolution 23- 186. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded
by Pauline Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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10.c 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. (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by
Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 23-4903. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.d 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. (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 23-4904. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
John Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.e Ordinance Amending Title 5, Entitled "Business and License Regulations,"
Chapter 2, Entitled “Taxicabs,” to define pedicabs separately from taxicabs.
(First Consideration)
City Clerk Fruehling presented information. Individual Council members asked
questions. City Attorney Goers provided additional information. The following
individual appeared: Ben Snyder. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.f 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
Williams Associates Architects, Ltd., of Itasca, Illinois to provide engineering
consultant services for the City Park Pool Project.
Recreation Superintendent Barker presented information. Individual Council
members asked questions. The following individuals appeared: Jerry Protheroe,
Rick Spear, Dan Katalinich, Dennis Befeler. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
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Motion to approve resolution 23-187. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Amy Kretkowski. Moved by Megan Alter,
seconded by Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Announcement of Vacancies - New
11.a Planning & Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - July 30, 2026. (Michael Marut resigned) Correspondence
included in Council packet.
Parks & Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Pending vacancy for Boniface
Penandjo Lemoupa).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
Motion to accept correspondence from Michael Marut. Moved by Andrew Dunn,
seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
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).
Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2025. (Badri Kuku resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Monday, July 3, 2023.N
ide)
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 (Northside) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026. (Term expires for Deanna Thomann)
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
City Clerk Fruehling noted the new projector for presentations and thanked the Cable
Division.
15. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:24 PM. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Shawn Harmsen.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Attachments:Special Formal Summary of Minutes: June 6
Item Number: 3.a.
June 20, 2023
Special Formal Summary of Minutes: June 6
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Summary of Minutes
June 6, 2023
Iowa City City Council special formal meeting, 3:00 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, and Fruehling. Unless otherwise noted,
all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Taylor, seconded by Dunn, to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the
professional competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring, performance or
discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable
injury to those individuals' reputation and that those individuals' request a closed
session; and 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 the portion of the closed
session related to real estate shall be available for public examination when and if the
transaction discussed is completed. The Mayor declared the motion carried and
adjourned into executive session 3:01 p.m.
Executive session was recessed to the work session 5:28 p.m. and returned after
the regular formal meeting 7:31 p.m. Council returned to open session 8:04 p.m.
Moved by Alter, seconded by Bergus, to adjourn special meeting 8:06 p.m.
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Kellie K. Fruehling, ity Clerk
Attachments:Work Session Minutes: June 6
Item Number: 3.b.
June 20, 2023
Work Session Minutes: June 6
Date: June 7, 2023
To:Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 6, 2023 – 5:32 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Dunn
Staff:Fruin, Jones, Kilburg, Goers, Fruehling, Platz, Rummel, Havel, Sovers
USG: LeFevre
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk’s Office and the City website.)
1. Discussion of an amendment to the RNS-12 zoning code
City Attorney Eric Goers clarified the process for rezonings, and stated Council consideration should
be focused on whether to invest the staff time to move forward with the proposal as suggested
without taking any position on the item. Councilor Thomas noted the letter received from the
Northside Neighborhood Association’s Steering Committee and thanked them for the information
provided. Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin explained the
rezoning process and asked Council for direction and how they would like staff to proceed. Council
consensus was to have staff follow the normal process for zoning code amendments.
Action: Staff will prioritize review of an amendment to the RNS-12 zoning code to reduce allowable
building height per the Northside Neighborhood’s request. Staff’s analysis and recommendation
shall be presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission after it is prepared. No follow-up with the
City Council or special external community engagement meetings are required prior to initiating
review with Planning & Zoning.
2. Clarification of Agenda Items
No discussion.
3. Information Packet Discussion [May 25, June 1]
May 25 – No discussion.
June 1 -
1. (IP5 – Memo from City Manager: Funding for Bus Rapid Transit Study) City Manager
Fruin summarized the memo. There was a majority of Council support to move
forward.
Action: Staff will be notified that the City is supportive of up to a $50k contribution for
the proposed Bus Rapid Transit study.
2. (IP6 – Memo from Grants Manager: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update)
Councilor Bergus mentioned the memo and asked for updates on underestimated
business support application review. City Manager Fruin provide a timeline and
where staff is on the review process.
May 16, 2023
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4. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
Noah LeFevre, USG Liaison, presented updates.
5. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions, and committees.
Adjourn 5:45 p.m.
Attachments:Formal Summary of Minutes: June 6
Item Number: 3.c.
June 20, 2023
Formal Summary of Minutes: June 6
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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 Lodge 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 City 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 the 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)
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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 from 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 estimate 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 construction
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 expressed 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 unexcused 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)
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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, 2023.
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
Motion to-adjourn at 7:26 PM. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)-9 12
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City Clerk
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