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Summary of Minutes
August 15, 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 (via Zoom), Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas. Staff members present: Jones,
Kilburg, Goers, Grace (via Zoom), Platz, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Clark, Dannen,
Rummel, Sitzman, Pierson. USG: LeFevre, Monsivais.
Call to Order
2. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
2.a Special Formal Summary of Minutes: August 1
2.b Work Session Minutes: August 1
2.c Formal Summary of Minutes: August 1
3. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
3.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: June 1
3.b Airport Commission: June 8
3.c Civil Service Commission: July 28
3.d Climate Action Commission: July 10
3.e Community Police Review Board: July 11 [See Recommendation]
3.f Historic Preservation Commission: June 8
3.g Library Board of Trustees: June 22
3.h Planning & Zoning Commission: July 19 [See Recommendation]
3.i Public Art Advisory Committee: July 6
3.j Senior Center Commission: May 18
4. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
4.a New Outdoor Service Area
1. Outdoor Service Area for Weekes -Van Eck Post # 3949 Veterans Of
Foreign Wars, dba Weekes -Van Eck Post # 3949 Veterans Of Foreign
Wars, 609 Highway 6 E.
4.b Liquor License -New
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Josh & Bryan Inc., dba Dublin
Underground, 5 112 S. Dubuque St.
4.c Liquor License - Renewal
1. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Jimmy Jack's Inc., dba Jimmy
Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.
2. Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy Jack's Inc., dba Jimmy Jack's .
Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.
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3. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Iowa 76 LLC, dba Liquor
Downtown, 315 S. Gilbert St.
4. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Silver Asklof LLC, dba
nodo Downtown, 5 S. Dubuque St.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for La Wine Bar & Restaurant Inc., dba
La Wine Bar & Restaurant, 180 E. Burlington St.
6. Outdoor Service Area for La Wine Bar & Restaurant Inc., dba La Wine
Bar & Restaurant, 180 E. Burlington St.
7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Maid -Rite Inc., dba
Burger Haul, 112 E. College St.
8. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Alberhasky, David L., dba
Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market St.
9. Class C Retail Alcohol License for La Familia Ortiz, Inc., dba Taco
Loco Mexican Bar & Grill, 1755 Boyrum St.
10. Outdoor Service Area for La Familia Ortiz, Inc., dba Taco Loco
Mexican Bar & Grill, 1755 Boyrum St.
11. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Hall PL Ventures Corp, dba
Airliner Bar, 22 S. Clinton St.
12. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Bradford Allen Hospitality
Investments LLC, dba Hyatt Place Iowa City, 255 E. Court St.
13. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for The Englert Civic Theatre,
Inc., dba The Englert Civic Theatre, Inc., 221 E. Washington St.
14. Class B Retail Alcohol License for ND Express, Inc., dba North
Dodge Express, 2790 N. Dodge St.
15. Class B Retail Alcohol License for Casey's Marketing Company, dba .
Casey's General Store #2761, 204 N. Dubuque St.
5. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
5.a Resolution Authorizing the Procurement of Bus Repair Services Under the Bus
Repair Services Contract. (Resolution 23-225)
5.b Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the CDBG ADA Curb Ramp
2023 Project. (Resolution 23-226)
5.c Resolution accepting the work for the storm sewer public improvements for
Walden Hills — Part Two, and declaring public improvements open for
public access and use. (Resolution 23-227)
5.d Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the
City Clerk to attest an Agreement by and between the City of Iowa City and
Shive-Hattery to provide engineering consultant services for the Study
portion of the Carson Lake Park Project. (Resolution 23-228)
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6. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
6.a Resolution setting a public hearing on September 5, 2023 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2023 City of Iowa City
Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair Structural 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 23-229)
6.b Resolution setting a public hearing on September 5, 2023 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2023 City of Iowa City
Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair Mechanical 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 23-230)
6.c Resolution setting a public hearing on September 5, 2023 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Gilbert Street Bridge
Replacement 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 23-231)
7. Consent Calendar - Correspondence
7.a Establish a "No Parking Here to Corner" parking prohibition on Dover Street at
the intersection with Wayne Avenue
7.b Competitive Quotation Memo
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 2 - 7 . Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded
by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)] No one appeared.
9. Planning & Zoning Matters
9.a Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.63 acres of land located at
614, 622, and 630 Orchard Court from Low Density Single -Family Residential
with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RS-5) to Riverfront Crossing
- Orchard (RFC -0). (REZ23-0004)
Councilors Thomas and Taylor made statements regarding item participation.
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
PowerPoint. Individual Council members expressed their views. City Attorney Goers
provided additional information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Motion to accept correspondence from Paula Swygard. Moved by Pauline Taylor,
seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.a Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the 2023 Equipment Shop Roof Replacement Project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City
Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
A public hearing was held. Senior Engineer Clark presented a PowerPoint.
Individual Council members asked questions.
Motion to approve resolution 23-232. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.b Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Sturgis Ferry Park Improvements and Southside Recycling
Center Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for
receipt of bids.
A public hearing was held. Civil Engineer Dannen presented a PowerPoint,
Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 23-233. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by John
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.c Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Wastewater Roof Improvements Project, establishing
amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post
notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
A public hearing was held. Senior Engineer Clark presented a PowerPoint.
Motion to approve resolution 23-234. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by Andrew
Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.d Ordinance amending Title 18, entitled "Site Plan Review," Chapter 2,
entitled "Procedures and Submittal Requirements," to extend the time a site
plan remains valid. (First Consideration)
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented information. Individual
Council members asked questions and expressed their point of view.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.e Ordinance amending Title 8, Entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 5, Entitled
"Miscellaneous Offenses," to specify the criminal penalty for disorderly house
violations. (Second Consideration)
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Individual Council members expressed their point of view. City Attorney Goers
provided information.
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by John
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10.f Ordinance Amending Title 3, Finances, Taxation and Fees, Chapter 4,
Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties, Section 8,
Parking to add a new fee for electric vehicle charging. (Second
Consideration)
Transportation Associate Director Rummel presented information. City Attorney
Goers provided additional information. Individual Council members asked questions
and expressed their point of view.
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.g Resolution approving Substantial Amendment #2 to Iowa City's FY21
Annual Action Plan.
Grant Specialist Pierson presented information.
Motion to approve resolution 23-235. Moved by John Thomas, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Announcement of Vacancies - New
11.a Climate Action Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2025. (Elizabeth Fitzsimmons
resigned). Correspondence included in Council packet.
Motion to accept correspondence from Elizabeth Fitzsimmons. Moved by Megan
Alter, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
12. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
12.a Community Police Review Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2026. (Stuart Vander Vegte resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 29, 2023.
Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2025 (Jennifer Haylett resigned).
Parks & Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - December 31, 2023 (Doloris Mixon resigned).
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
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Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St.) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Cole Eckhardt Resigned)
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 (formerly advertised as unexpired term -
- Lyndi Kiple resigned).
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn Ave.) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Kevin Larson resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
13. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
14. Report on Items from City Staff
No reports given.
15. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:11 PM. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by Laura Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Item Number: 2.a.
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Summary of Minutes
August 1, 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, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas. Absent: Dunn. Staff
members present: Fruin, Goers, and Fruehling. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were
affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Bergus, seconded by Alter, to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the
professional competency of one or more individuals whose appointment, hiring,
performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and
irreparable injury to the reputation of said individual(s) and that a closed session has
been requested by said individual(s). The Mayor declared the motion carried and
adjourned into executive session 4:01 p.m.
Council returned to open session 5:25 p.m.
Moved by Alter, seconded by Bergus, to adjourn special meeting 5:26 p.m.
B e Teague, Mayor
Kellie K. Grace, City Clerk
Item Number: 2.b.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 2, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 1, 2023 — 5:27 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas
Absent: Dunn
Staff: Fruin, Kilburg, Goers, Grace, Platz, Ford, Knoche, Nagle-Gamm, Seydell-Johnson
USG: LeFevre
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Clarification of Agenda Items
City Attorney Goers noted item 9.g — Hawkeye Smoke and Liquor Tobacco Civil Penalty, and stated
the City Attorney's Office received the waiver of right to hearing and payment, therefore the revised
resolution had been distributed in the 8/1 Supplemental meeting packet.
2. Information Packet Discussion [July 13, July 19, July 271
➢ July 13 — No discussion.
➢ July 19
1. (IP2 — Memo from City Clerk: Listening Post Update) Councilor Bergus suggested holding
a listening post at the Diversity Market on Saturday, August 19 with the planned Fare
Free Iowa City tabling. Councilor Bergus volunteered and will be joined by Councilor
Dunn (if interested and available) or Councilor Harmsen.
Action: The Listening Post memo will be included in a future IP so that Council can
schedule a fall/winter session.
➢ July 27 — No discussion.
3. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
Noah LeFevre, USG Liaison, presented updates.
4. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions, and committees.
Adjourn 5:33 p.m.
Item Number: 2.c.
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Summary of Minutes
August 1, 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 (via Zoom), Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas. Staff
members present: Fruin, Kilburg, Goers, Grace, Platz, Knoche, Havel, Sovers,
VanDyke, Nagle-Gamm, Hightshoe, Seydell Johnson, Ford. USG: LeFevre.
1. Call to Order
2. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
2.a Special Formal Summary of Minutes: July 11
2.b Work Session Minutes: July 11
2.c Formal Summary of Minutes: July 11
3. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
3.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: June 15
3.b Airport Commission: April 13
3.c Airport Commission: May 2
3.d Airport Commission: May 18
3.e Board of Adjustment: May 10
3.f Board of Adjustment: June 14
3.g Climate Action Commission: March 6
3.h Climate Action Commission: May 1
3.i Community Police Review Board: June 13
3.j Housing & Community Development Commission: May 18 [See Recommendation]
3.k Parks & Recreation Commission: May 10
3.1 Planning & Zoning Commission: June 21 [See Recommendation]
3.m Planning & Zoning Commission: July 5
3.n Public Art Advisory Committee: June 8
3.o Senior Center Commission: June 15
4. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
4.a Liquor License — Renewal
1. Special Class B Retail Native Wine License for ND Express, Inc., dba J &
S Express, 2221 Rochester Ave.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Jaxco, LLC.,dba BlackStone,
503 Westbury Dr.
3. Outdoor Service Area for Jaxco, LLC, dba BlackStone, 503 Westbury Dr.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for AKA White, Inc., dba The
Summit Restaurant and Bar, 10 S. Clinton St.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Chackalackal Inc., dba One
Twenty Six, 126 E. Washington St.
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6. Class C Retail Alcohol License for George's Buffet, Inc., dba George's
Buffet, 312 E. Market St.
7. Outdoor Service Area for George's Buffet, Inc., dba George's Buffet,
312 E. Market St.
5. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
5.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $17,275,819.17 for the
period of June 1 through June 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.
5.b Resolution accepting the work for the Mercer Aquatic Center Pool
Dehumidification System Improvements Project. (Resolution 23-206)
5.c Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) new aerial bucket truck.
(Resolution 23-207)
5.d Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest 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 23-208)
5.e Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a one-year extension of the
listing agreement with Lepic-Kroeger Realtors for the Iowa City Industrial
Campus. (Resolution 23-209)
5.f Resolution accepting payment of $300.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to
hearing from Casey's #4367. (Resolution 23-210)
5.g Resolution rejecting bids received July 18, 2023 for the 2023 City of Iowa City
Parking Garage Maintenance and Repair Project. (Resolution 23-211)
5.h Resolution accepting the work for the First Avenue and Scott
Boulevard Intersection Improvements Project. (Resolution 23-212)
5.1 Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the
City Clerk to attest an Agreement by and between the City of Iowa City and
Strand Associates, Inc. to provide engineering consultant services for the
Water Storage Study. (Resolution 23-213)
5.j Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the
City Clerk to attest an Agreement by and between the City of Iowa City and
Strand Associates, Inc. to provide engineering consultant services for the
Water Treatment Technology Study. (Resolution 23-214)
5.k 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
Shive-Hattery, Inc., of Iowa City, Iowa to provide consulting services for the
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Mercer Aquatic Center and Scanlon Gymnasium Roof Replacement Project.
(Resolution 23-215)
5.1 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
Shive-Hattery, Inc., of Iowa City, Iowa to provide consulting services for the
City Hall and Robert A. Lee Recreation Center Roof Replacement Project.
(Resolution 23-216)
5.m Resolution accepting the work for the trail improvements for Stone Bridge
Estates — Part Seven, and declaring public improvements open for public
access and use. (Resolution 23-217)
6. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
6.a Motion setting a public hearing for August 15, 2023 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 1.63 acres of land located at 614, 622,
and 630 Orchard Court from Low Density Single -Family Residential with a
Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RS-5) to Riverfront Crossing —
Orchard (RFC -0). (REZ23-0004)
6.b Resolution setting a public hearing on August 15, 2023 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the 2023 Equipment Shop Roof
Replacement 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 23-218)
6.c Resolution setting a public hearing on August 15, 2023 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Wastewater Roof 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 23-219)
6.d Resolution setting a public hearing on August 15, 2023 on the project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Sturgis Ferry Park
Improvements and Southside Recycling Center 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 23-220)
7. Consent Calendar - Correspondence
7.a Rescind the No Right Turn on Red restrictions at the intersection of Clinton
Street and Iowa Avenue
7.b Establish No Right Turn on Red restrictions for Market Street and Jefferson
Street.
End of Consent Calendar
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Motion to approve consent calendar, items 2 - 7 . Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded
by John Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence for item 6.a from Michael Pugh . Moved by
Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Kevin Perez, Brandon Ross, and Derek Perez.
9. Regular Formal Agenda
9.a Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Mercer Park and City Park Court Renovation Project, establishing
amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post
notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Parks & Recreation Director Seydell Johnson presented a PowerPoint. Individual
Council members asked questions.
Motion to approve resolution 23- 221. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded
by Pauline Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.b Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the North First Avenue Improvements Project, establishing amount of bid
security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders,
and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Civil Engineer VanDyke presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked
questions and expressed their views. Assistant City Engineer Sovers, City Manager
Fruin and Public Works Director Knoche provided additional information.
Motion to approve resolution 23-222. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by John
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
9.c Ordinance amending Title 8, Entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 5, Entitled
"Miscellaneous Offenses," to specify the criminal penalty for disorderly house
violations. (First Consideration).
City Attorney Goers presented information. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by John
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to amend ordinance to change the fine for a first offense from $300 to $200,
a second offense from $500 to $400, and for a third or subsequent offense from
$855 to $800. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by. Motion Lack of Second. (0
Ayes)
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9.d Ordinance Amending Title 3, Finances, Taxation and Fees, Chapter 4,
Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties, Section 8,
Parking to add a new fee for electric vehicle charging. (First Consideration)
Transportation Direction Nagle- Gamm presented information. Individual
Council members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.e Ordinance to Adopt the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
2023, aka "The City Code." (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by John
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 23-4906. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded
by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.f Resolution approving Amendment No. 17 to the City University Project 1 Urban
Renewal Plan to add a project to the Urban Renewal Area.
Economic Development Coordinator Ford presented information.
Motion to approve resolution 23-223. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.g Resolution assessing $1500.00 civil penalty and thirty -day retail cigarette
permit suspension against Hawkeye Smoke and Liquor.
City Attorney Goers presented information
Motion to approve resolution 23-224. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to amend resolution to "accepting payment of $1500.00 civil penalty, a
thirty -day suspension and waiver of right to hearing from Hawkeye Smoke and
Liquor". Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7
Ayes)
10. Council Appointments
10.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission - Two vacancies to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment date to December 31, 2024.
(Mohamed Traore and Kevo Rivera resigned).
Motion to appoint Chad Simmons and Louis Tassinary.
10.b Parks & Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Pending vacancy for Boniface
Penandjo Lemoupa).
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Motion to appoint Alex Stanton.
10.c Planning and Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term, upon appointment - July 30, 2026. (Michael Marut resigned)
Motion to appoint Scott Quellhorst.
10.d Library Board of Trustees - Consider a recommendation from Johnson
County Board of Supervisors to reappoint Robin Paetzold as the County
representative, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2029. (Term expired for Robin Paetzold)
See correspondence included in Council Packet.
Motion to approve recommendation from the Johnson County Board of Supervisors
to appoint Robin Paetzold.
Moved by Andrew Dunn to appoint items 10.a — 10.d, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Krista Burich. Moved by John Thomas,
seconded by. Motion Passed. (0 Ayes)
11. Announcement of Vacancies - New
11.a Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2025 (Jennifer Haylett
resigned). Correspondence included in Council packet.
Parks & Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - December 31, 2023 (Doloris Mixon resigned). Correspondence
included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
Motion to accept correspondence from Doloris Mixon. Moved by Pauline Taylor,
seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
12.a Community Police Review Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2026. (Stuart Vander Vegte resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 29, 2023.
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St.) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Cole Eckhardt Resigned)
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 (formerly advertised as unexpired term -
- Lyndi Kiple resigned).
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn Ave.) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Kevin Larson resigned)
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Vacancies will remain open until filled.
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 Manager Fruin provided updates on Ragbrai 50 and 40 years of National Night out.
City Attorney Goers echoed City Manager Fruin's comments and noted his participation
in Ragbrai.
15. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:29 PM. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Pauline Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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