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Summary of Minutes
September 5, 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, Goers, Grace, Platz, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Yoder,
Olson, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Seydell Johnson, Barker, Nagle-Gamm. USG:
LeFevre, Monsivais.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a Constitution Week - Sharolyn Evans accepting.
2.b Freedom to Read Month - Sam Helmick, Iowa City Public Library, accepting.
2.c Welcoming Week - Shelly Morgan accepting.
3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: August 15
3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: August 15
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: July 20
4.b Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: August 1
4.c Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: August 2
4.d Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: August 3
4.e Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: August 17
4.f Historic Preservation Commission: July 13
4.g Human Rights Commission: June 27
4.h Library Board of Trustees: July 27
4.i Parks & Recreation Commission: July 12
4.j Planning & Zoning Commission: August 2 [See Recommendation]
4.k Senior Center Commission: July 20
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 Iowa Ave. Hospitality, LLC, dba Scouts
Honor, 219 Iowa Ave.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa Ave. Hospitality, LLC, dba
Camp, 217 Iowa Ave.
5.b Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Restaurante Mexicano EI Senor Cactus
Inc., dba EI Senor Cactus, 1534 S. Gilbert St.
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2. Class .B Retail Alcohol License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Fast &
Fresh #1, 260 Stevens Dr.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for FilmScene, dba FilmScene, 404 E.
College St.
4. Outdoor Service Area for FilmScene, dba FilmScene, 404 E. College St.
5. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Prairie Lights Books, Inc.,
dba Times Club at Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St.
6. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Green Bar, LLC, dba The Green
House, 505 E. Washington St.
7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Caffrey, Inc., dba DC's, 124
S. Dubuque St.
8. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Mexico Wayne's LLC, dba
Short's Burgers -Eastside, 521 Westbury Dr.
9. Outdoor Service Area for Mexico Wayne's LLC, dba Short's
Burgers -Eastside, 521 Westbury Dr.
10. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Short's Burger & Shine LLC,
dba Short's Burger and Shine, 18 S Clinton St.
11. Class C Retail Alcohol License for McQuiggan's on 1 LLC, dba
Hudson's South Side Tap, Highway 1 West, Suite 482
12. Outdoor Service Area for McQuiggan's on 1 LLC, dba Hudson's
South Side Tap, Highway 1 West, Suite 482
6. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
6.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $18,328,990.83 for
the period of July 1 through July 31, 2023, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit. Disbursements are published and
permanently retained in the City Clerk's office in accordance with State
Code.
6.b Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Engineering Division of
the Public Works Department and the Confidential, Administrative, and
Executive pay plan by adding one full-time Senior Facilities Design and
Construction Manager position, grade 29. (Resolution 23-236)
6.c Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement with The
Housing Fellowship to construct a single-family home at 724 Ronalds Street
for affordable housing. (Resolution 23-237)
6.d Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Mercer Park and City
Park Court Renovation Project. (Resolution 23-238)
6.e Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the North First Avenue
Improvements Project.
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City Engineer Havel presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council members
asked questions.
Motion to approve resolution 23-249. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
6.f Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the 2023 Equipment Shop Roof
Replacement Project. (Resolution 23-239)
6.g Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Wastewater Roof
Improvements Project. (Resolution 23-240)
6.h Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County, Inc. for
the contribution and use of $500,000 for affordable housing.
(Resolution 23-241)
6.1 Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a memorandum of
understanding with the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County for
the contribution and use of $200,000 for Low Income Housing Tax
Credit projects. (Resolution 23-242)
6.j Resolution approving a process to allow select City owned properties to
be eligible for the Bow Hunt Program. (Resolution 23-243)
6.k Resolution Approving Final Plat of Melrose Commercial Park, a
Resubdivision of Lots 1 and 2 of IWV Commercial Park, Iowa City, Iowa.
(SUB23-0003) (Resolution 23-244)
6.1 Resolution Approving Final Plat of Timber Valley Run Subdivision, a
Resubdivision of Lot 2 of Press -Citizen Addition, Iowa City, Iowa.
(SUB23-0004) (Resolution 23-245)
6.m Resolution authorizing the procurement of lighting for Mercer Ball Park
Field #1. (Resolution 23-246)
7. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
7.a Motion setting a public hearing for September 19, 2023 to consider an
ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to improve housing choice,
increase housing supply, and encourage housing affordability. (REZ23-0001)
7.b Motion setting a public hearing for September 19, 2023 to consider an
ordinance rezoning property located at 715 N Dodge Street from Medium
Density Single -Family Residential with a Historic District Overlay (OHD/RS-
8) to OHD/RS-8 in order to designate the property as an Iowa City Historic
Landmark. (REZ23-0006)
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7.c Resolution setting a public hearing for September 19, 2023 on an
ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "Finance, 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.
(Resolution 23-247)
7.d Resolution setting a public hearing on September 19, 2023 on amending
the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget. (Resolution 23-248)
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3 - 7 removing item 6.e for separate
consideration. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (7
Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence for item 6.d from the following: Janet Roe, Dan
Handler, Shelly Deutsch, Sharon Beck. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individual appeared: Jeremy Endsley.
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) (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 23-4907. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded
by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Michael Welch. Moved by Andrew Dunn,
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 City of Iowa City Parking Garages Maintenance and
Repair Mechanical 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 Yoder presented a PowerPoint.
Motion to approve resolution 23-250. Moved by John Thomas, seconded by Pauline
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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10.bResolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the 2023 City of Iowa City Parking Garages Maintenance and
Repair Structural 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 Yoder presented a PowerPoint.
Individual Council members asked questions.
Motion to approve resolution 23-251. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Andrew
Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.cResolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Gilbert Street Bridge 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. Civil Engineer Olson presented a PowerPoint.
Individual Council members asked questions. City Manager Fruin and City
Attorney Goers provided additional information.
Motion to approve resolution 23-252. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.dOrdinance amending Title 2, entitled "Human Rights," Chapter 1, entitled
"General Provisions," to eliminate the prohibition on landlords
discriminating against Housing Choice Voucher (aka, Section 8) holders.
(Second Consideration)
City Attorney Goers provided information. The following individual appeared:
Jeremey Endsley. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to amend the proposed ordinance with the addition of trigger language
allowing the ordinance to be immediately enforceable upon repeal of Iowa
code section 364.3(16) or court invalidation of that statute. Moved by Andrew
Dunn, seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.e0rdinance amending Title 18, entitled "Site Plan Review," Chapter 2,
entitled "Procedures and Submittal Requirements," to extend the time a site
plan remains valid. (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 23-4908. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by
Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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10.f Ordinance amending Title 8, Entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 5, Entitled
"Miscellaneous Offenses," to specify the criminal penalty for disorderly house
violations. (Pass and Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 23-4909. Moved by John Thomas, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Bergus voting no.
10.g 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. (Pass and Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 23-4910. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.hResolution authorizing staff to proceed to public input and design
development for replacement of City Park Pool.
Andrew Caputo, Williams Architects and Chris Seris, Counsilman -Hunsaker along
with Parks and Recreation Director Seydell Johnson presented a PowerPoint.
Individual Council members asked questions. City Manager Fruin provided
additional information. The following individual appeared: Mazahir Salih. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 23-253. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Andrew
Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.i Resolution adopting an assessment schedule for court ordered fencing at 91
Commercial Drive and directing the Clerk to certify the same to the Johnson
County Treasurer for collection in the same manner as property taxes.
City Attorney Goers provided information. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Motion to defer to October 3. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Council Appointments
11.aCommunity Police Review Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2026. (Stuart Vander Vegte resigned)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Jessica Hobart. Moved by John Thomas, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Dunn voting no.
12. Announcement of Vacancies - New
12.aHuman Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2025. (Suyun Channon resigned).
Correspondence included in Council packet.
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Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
Motion to accept correspondence from Suyun Channon. Moved by Megan Alter,
seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
13.aClimate Action Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2025. (Elizabeth Fitzsimmons
resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 26, 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.
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
City Manager Fruin pointed out items from the consent agenda noting there was a
lot going on outside of the items on the regular agenda.
16. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 8:32pm.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Pauline Taylor.
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Item Number: 3.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
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Work Session Minutes: August 15
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 22, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 15, 2023 — 4:00 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Dunn (via Zoom)
Staff: Jones, Goers, Grace (via Zoom), Platz, Russett, Lehmann, Dulek, Rummel, Sitzman,
Knoche, Havel, Sovers
USG: LeFevre, Monsivais
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Presentation and discussion of Amendments to Title 14, Zoning to improve housing choice,
increase housing supply, and encourage affordability
Senior Planner Russett provided a brief introduction and presented a PowerPoint presentation
discussing the following:
➢ Timeline: How we got here
➢ Factors influencing Housing Affordability
➢ Role of Zoning in Housing Supply and encourage affordability
Urban Planner Lehman continued the PowerPoint presentation and discussed the following
proposed amendments:
➢ Proposed Amendment — 1. Increase Flexibility for range of housing types
➢ Analysis: 1.a Allow Duplex & 2 attached units more widely in lower density single-family
zones.
➢ Lots that may allow duplexes - Map
➢ Analysis: 1.b Allow townhomes-style multi -family uses in higher density single-family zones
➢ Analysis: 1.c Allow 2nd story multi -family more simply in certain commercial zones and
enable the BOA to allow ground floor residential in commercial zones
➢ Lots that may allow Multi -Family uses - Map
➢ Analysis: 1.d Treat assisted group living more similarly to multi -family uses
➢ Areas that allow Assisted Group Living uses — Map
➢ Proposed Amendment 2. Modify Design Standards
➢ Analysis: 2.a Eliminate 2 multi -family site development standards to provide flexibility
➢ Analysis: 2.b Adjust standards to allow duplexes and 2 attached single-family units in mid -
block location without allowing garages to dominate the streetscape.
➢ Analysis: 2.c Simplify waiver for townhome-style multi -family parking setback (x2)
➢ Proposed Amendments: 3. Provide additional flexibility to enhance supply of housing
➢ Analysis: 3.a Reduce lot sizes/width for detached and attached single-family and duplex
uses in some zones
➢ Single -Family detached lots in Certain zones by conforming status — map
➢ Analysis: 3.b Modify dimensional standards to align with existing lots and newer form -based
standards, and to ensure greater consistency by use
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➢ Analysis: 3.c Increase bedroom limit for missing middle housing outside of the University
Impact Area
➢ University Impact Area — Map
➢ Proposed Amendments: 4. Create regulatory incentives for affordable housing
➢ Analysis: 4.a Create a density bonus for affordable housing units in conventional zoning
districts
➢ Analysis: 4.b Eliminate minimum parking requirements for affordable housing
➢ Proposed Amendment: 5. Address fair housing
➢ Analysis: 5.a Create a process to request reasonable accommodations for persons with
disabilities
➢ Analysis: 5.b Reclassify Community Service — Long Term Housing uses as a residential use
➢ Amendments Removed for Consideration
➢ Analysis: 3.c Encourage accessory apartments in a broader variety of contexts and reduce
barriers to construction
➢ Parcels that may allow ADUs
➢ Best Practices: American Planning Association
➢ Best practices continued
➢ Consistency with Comprehensive Plan
➢ Consistency with Comprehensive Plan — Map
➢ Public Correspondence
➢ Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation
➢ Next Steps: Proposed timeline
City Councilors asked staff questions. Urban Planner Lehman provided additional information.
Individual council members expressed their views.
Action: The City Council exhibited consensus for staff to move forward with the policy
consideration process.
2. Clarification of Agenda Items
None.
3. Information Packet Discussion [August 3, August 101
➢ August 3 —
1. (IP2 — Memo from Neighborhood & Development Services Director: 2022 Neighborhood
& Development Services Annual Report) Councilor Bergus recommended Councilors
revisit this memo after today's Title 14 presentation.
➢ August 10
1. (IP5 — Memo from Assistant City Manager: 2023-2024 Bow Hunt Program Update)
Assistant City Attorney Dulek summarized the memorandum and asked for Council
direction. Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views. Dulek
provided additional information.
Action: The City Council would like to amend the current urban bow hunt rules to allow
specified publicly owned lands (City -owned Covered Wagon parcel) and a public
notification component and illustrations that show allowable hunting areas with access
points for hunting as opposed to just maps of the boundaries without separation
distances from residential areas. Staff will prepare a resolution amending the urban bow
hunt rules for consideration at an upcoming City Council meeting.
August 15, 2023
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4. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
Noah LeFevre, USG Liaison, and Matthew Monsivais, USG Alternate Liaison presented updates.
5. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions, and committees.
Adjourn 5:19 p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
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Formal Summary of Minutes: August 15
Attachments: Formal Summary of Minutes: August 15
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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.
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: 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 1/2 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., i uesday, 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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