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Summary of Minutes
July 11, 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: Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas. Absent: Alter.
Staff members present: Fruin, Jones, Kilburg, Goers, Fruehling, Platz,
Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Olson, Sitzman, Whitmore, Schultz. USG: LeFevre.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day
Megz Stroback, 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 20
3.b Work Session Minutes: June 20
3.c Formal Summary of Minutes: June 20
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Human Rights Commission: May 23
4.b Library Board of Trustees: May 25
4.c Planning & Zoning Commission: April 19
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 JTE Restaurants LLC, dba Estelas
Fresh Mex, 184 E. Burlington St.
5.b Liquor License — Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Weber Restaurants LLC, dba Alebrije,
401 S. Linn St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Aerie No 695 Fraternal Order
of Eaglesln, dba Fraternal Order of eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695,
225 Hwy 1
3. Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Aerie No 695 Fraternal Order of
Eaglesln, dba Fraternal Order of eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1
4. Class B Retail Alcohol License for Basket Cases, LLC, dba The
Basket Cases, 601 Saint Thomas Ct.
5. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee
Drugstore, 310 N. 1st Ave.
6. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Hartig Drug Company, dba Hartig
Drug Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd.
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7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Highlander Hotel LLC, dba
Highlander Hotel, 2525 Highlander Pl.
8. Outdoor Service Area for Highlander Hotel LLC, dba Highlander
Hotel, 2525 Highlander Pl.
9. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Caffrey IC, Inc., dba Iowa
City Fieldhouse, 118 S. Dubuque St.
10. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Poza Rica Foods, Inc. dba
Cactus Mexican Grill, 245 S. Gilbert St.
11. Outdoor Service Area Poza Rica Foods, Inc. dba Cactus Mexican
Grill, 245 S. Gilbert St.
12. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Sandhu Limited Liability
Corporation, dba Top Shelf Liquor, 412 Highway 1
13. Class C Retail Alcohol License for La Regia Inc., dba Taqueria La
Regia, 436 Hwy 1 W.
14. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Iowa CVS Pharmacy, LLC, dba
CVS/Pharmacy #8547, 2425 Muscatine Ave.
15. Class F Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Lodge No 1096 Loyal Order
of Moose, dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge Number 1096, 3151 Hwy 6 E.
16. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Eckhardt Management, Inc., dba
2 Dogs Pub, 1705 S. 1st Ave.
17. Outdoor Service Area for Eckhardt Management, Inc., dba 2 Dogs
Pub, 1705 S. 1st Ave.
18. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Aramark Sports and Entertainment
Service, LLC, dba Aramark, 965 Stadium Dr.
19. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Aramark Sports and Entertainment
Service, LLC, dba Aramark, 960 Evashevski Dr.
20. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Aramark Sports and Entertainment
Service, LLC, dba Aramark, 960 Stadium Dr.
21. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Immerfall Investments, LLC, dba
Donnelly's, 110 E. College St.
22. Class B Retail Alcohol License for EI Paso Tienda y Taqueria, Inc., dba
EI Paso Tienda Y Taqueria Inc., 609 Hollywood Blvd.
23. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Orchard Green Inc., dba Orchard
Green Restaurant, 521 S. Gilbert St.
24. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Sun Enterprise LLC, dba
Sun Enterprise LLC, 5 Sturgis Corner Dr.#1000
5.c New Cigarette Permit
1. Cigarette Permit for Mini Paradise, dba Mini Paradise 2, 125 S. Dubuque
St. (Resolution 23-188)
6. Consent Calendar- Resolutions and Motions
6.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of$23,665,432.73 for the
period of May 1 through May 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.
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6.b Resolution setting Meeting Participation Requirements for City Board,
Commission and Committee members. (Resolution 23-189)
6.c Resolution authorizing the procurement of a Fleet Analysis and Electric
Vehicle Transition Plan. (Resolution 23-190)
6.d Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Asphalt Resurfacing 2023
Project. (Resolution 23-191)
6.e Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the 2023 Dubuque Street,
McCollister Boulevard, and Landfill Seeding Project. (Resolution 23-192)
6.f Resolution rejecting bids received June 27, 2023 for the CDBG ADA Curb
Ramp 2023 Project and setting a new date for receipt of bids for the
rebidding of the CDBG ADA Curb Ramp Project, directing City Clerk to post
notice to bidders, and fixing the time and place for receipt of bids.
(Resolution 23-193)
6.g Resolution accepting the work for the Mormon Trek Boulevard Guardrail
Replacement Project. (Resolution 23-194)
6.h Resolution accepting the work for the 2022 City of Iowa City Parking Garages
Maintenance and Repair Project. (Resolution 23-195)
6.i Resolution accepting the work for the Chadek Green, Whispering Meadows &
Court Hill Parks Improvements Project. (Resolution 23-196)
6.j Resolution accepting the work for the Collector Well Nos. 3 and 4
Rehabilitation Project. (Resolution 23-197)
6.k Resolution accepting the work for the Parks ADA Access Project.
(Resolution 23-198)
6.m Resolution authorizing the purchase of Neptune water meters for the City's
Water Division. (Resolution 23-199)
7. Consent Calendar- Setting Public Hearings
7.a Resolution setting a public hearing on August 1, 2023 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Mercer Park and City Park Court
Renovation 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 23-200)
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7.b Resolution setting a public hearing on August 1, 2023 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the North First Avenue Improvements
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 23-201)
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3-7, removing item 6.1 for separate
consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by John Thomas. Motion Passed. (6
Ayes)
6.1 Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property interests necessary for
construction of the North Gilbert Street Reconstruction Project.
City Manager Fruin provided information. Civil Engineer Olson presented a
PowerPoint. Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager
Fruin, City Attorney Goers, and Assistant City Engineer Sovers provided
additional information.
Motion to approve resolution 23-202. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to amend resolution to remove "both sides of street' in the first whereas
clause. Moved by John Thomas, seconded by Pauline Taylor. Motion Passed. (6
Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Eric Gidal and Jacqueline Briggs . Moved
by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Pauline Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Joe Reilly (item 10.e), Brandon Ross, Beth
Pfohl, Damon Terrill.
9. Planning & Zoning Matters
9.a A letter of recommendation to the Johnson County Board of Adjustments for
an application submitted for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a home
industry at 4201 Nursey Ln SE.
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented information.
Motion to approve letter of recommendation. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
John Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
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10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.a Ordinance Amending Title 5, Entitled 'Business and License Regulations,"
Chapter 2, Entitled "Taxicabs," to define pedicabs separately from taxicabs.
(Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Pauline
Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10.b Ordinance to Adopt the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
2023, aka "The City Code." (First Consideration)
City Attorney Goers presented information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by John
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10.c Resolution adopting an urban chicken policy and rescinding Resolution No.
12-533.
City Attorney Goers presented information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by Andrew Dunn.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to amend the urban chicken policy attached to the resolution under the
neighbor notification section change from "Applicants should notify" to "Applicants
are encouraged to notify" . Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by Andrew Dunn.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10.d Resolution assessing $1500.00 civil penalty and thirty-day retail
cigarette permit suspension against Almost Paradise.
City Attorney Goers and ICPD Officer Schultz presented information. The following
individual appeared: Attorney Shannon Walsh for Almost Paradise. City Attorney
Goers provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Motion to approve resolution. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Andrew Dunn.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
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10.e Resolution approving a Real Estate Sale Agreement for acquisition of 21 S.
Linn St., Iowa City.
City Manager Fruin presented information. City Attorney Goers provided additional
information. The following individuals appeared: Joe Reilly - Iowa City Downtown
District Nighttime Mayor, Cady Gerlach - Executive Director of Better Together
2030, Karen Kubby, Nancy Bird - CEO of the Iowa City Area Development and Iowa
City Business Partnership. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Laura Bergus.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
11. Council Appointments
11.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission - Two vacancies to fill an
unexpired term, from appointment date to December 31, 2024.
(Mohamed Traore and Kevo Rivera resigned).
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Attorney Goers, City Clerk
Fruehling, City Manager Fruin and Deputy City Manager Jones provided additional
information. Appointment was deferred to 811123 to increase the applicant pool due
to the male gender balance requirement.
11.b Historic Preservation Commission (Northside) - One vacancy to fill a thee-
year term, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026. (Deanna Thomann's term expired on
June 30, 2023)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Deanna Thomann. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
11.c Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - December 31, 2025. (Badri Kuku resigned) Correspondence
included in Council packet.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to Mark Pries. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Shawn Harmsen.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
12. Announcement of Vacancies - New
12.a Community Police Review Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2026. (Stuart Vander Vegte resigned)
Correspondence included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 29, 2023.
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Motion to accept correspondence from Stuart Vander Vegte. Moved by Andrew
Dunn, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
13. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
13.a Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
Planning & Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - July 30, 2026. (Michael Marut resigned)
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, 202:.
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
16. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:49 PM. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by Laura Bergus.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Mayor
City lerk
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Attachments:Special Formal Summary of Minutes: June 20
Item Number: 3.a.
July 11, 2023
Special Formal Summary of Minutes: June 20
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Summary of Minutes
June 20, 2023
Iowa City City Council special formal meeting, 4:00 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: Jones, Kilburg, Goers, Fruehling, Knoche, Durst. Unless otherwise
noted, all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Taylor, seconded by Alter, to adjourn to executive session to discuss
strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is
imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position
of the governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried and
adjourned into executive session 4:01 p.m.
Council returned to open session 4:16 p.m.
Moved by Dunn, seconded by Thomas, to adjourn special meeting 4:17 p.m.
Bruce Teague, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, Cit Clerk
Attachments:Work Session Minutes: June 20
Item Number: 3.b.
July 11, 2023
Work Session Minutes: June 20
Date: June 27, 2023
To:Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 20, 2023 – 4:17 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Dunn
Staff:Jones, Kilburg, Goers, Fruehling, Platz, Barker, Dulek, Liston, Strief, Havel, Sovers
USG: LeFevre
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk’s Office and the City website.)
1. Review urban chicken regulations
Councilor Dunn introduced ideas on updating the urban chicken regulations. Individual Council
members expressed their views. Animal Services Officer Strief answered questions from Council.
Action: Staff will prepare an ordinance amendment with the following changes: permits may be
issued to multi-family residences; staff will have discretion to approve more than one coop on multi-
family properties; hen limit increased from 4 to 6, but still no roosters; consent of adjoining neighbors
will no longer be required for a permit to be issued. The permit fees will remain as they are.
2. 2020 Preliminary Plan to Accelerate Community Policing
Chief Liston outlined the progress and answered Council questions. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Action: Staff will present an updated community policing plan with goals that also include strategies
of prevention, diversion, mental health,and a holistic multi departments/external agencies approach
that include remedies for law enforcement issues involving Juveniles at a future Work Session.
3. Clarification of Agenda Items
No discussion.
4. Information Packet Discussion [June 8, June 15]
June 8 – No discussion.
June 15 – No discussion.
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 5:38 p.m.
Attachments:Formal Summary of Minutes: June 20
Item Number: 3.c.
July 11, 2023
Formal Summary of Minutes: June 20
June 20, 2023 Summary of Minutes Page 1
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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)
Mayor
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City Clerk
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