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Summary of Minutes
October 17, 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, Goers,
Grace, Platz, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Russett, Lehmann, Ralston, Knoche, Havel,
Sovers, Lyon. USG: LeFevre, Monsivais.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Teague made a statement regarding the war between Israel and Hamas
and asked for a moment of silence.
2. Consent Calendar- Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
2.a Work Session Minutes: October 3
2.b Formal Summary of Minutes: October 3
3. Consent Calendar- Receive and File Minutes
3.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: September 21
3.b Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: September 27
3.c Civil Service Commission: October 2
3.d Climate Action Commission: September 11
3.e Community Police Review Board: September 12
3.f Library Board of Trustees: August 24
3.g Library Board of Trustees: August 28
4. Consent Calendar- Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
4.a Liquor License — Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Red Ginger Sushi Bistro Inc.,
dba Red Ginger, 1301 S. Gilbert St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for HMDS, Inc., dba Grizzly's South Side
Pub, 1210 Highland Court
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Lusati, Inc., dba Quinton's Bar
and Deli, 215 E. Washington St.
4. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Kum & Go, L.C., dba Kum & Go
#51, 323 E. Burlington St.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Kinseth Iowa City, LLC, dba
Hilton Garden Inn, 328 S. Clinton St.
6. Outdoor Service Area for Kinseth Iowa City, LLC, dba Hilton Garden
Inn, 328 S. Clinton St.
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5. Consent Calendar- Resolutions and Motions
5.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of$17,677,414.28 for the period
of August 1 through August 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. Consent Calendar- Setting Public Hearings
6.a Motion to set a public hearing for November 6, 2023 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to improve housing choice, increase housing
supply, and encourage housing affordability by adjusting standards for
Accessory Apartments. (REZ23-0001)
6.b Resolution setting a public hearing on November 6, 2023 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Wastewater Treatment
Facility 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 23-281)
6.c Resolution setting a public hearing for November 6, 2023, on a proposal
to convey a single-family home located at 2129 Taylor Drive.
(Resolution 23-282)
7. Consent Calendar - Correspondence
7.a Expansion of the "No Parking Corner to Here" prohibition on
Morningside Drive at the Court Street intersection.
7.b Competitive Quotation Memorandum - 2023 Dual Extraction System Expansion
End of Consent Calendar
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: Matthew North, Justin Comer, Anna
Gudenkauf, Mohel Steinberg, Rudy Hess, Brandon Ross, Phil Barber, Jim Conley.
9. Planning & Zoning Matters
9.a Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to improve housing choice,
increase housing supply, and encourage housing affordability. (REZ23-
0001) (Second Consideration)
The following individuals appeared: Clinton Dimambu, Ninoska Campos, Tania
Dias, Hadi Osodio, Victor Tuhoumgno, Heather Soseman, Sharon DeGraw,
Marybeth Slonneger, Linda Stipe, Raul Serafin, Alexander Hidaldo, Andy Barnett,
Martha Norbeck, Maria Arriaga, Teresa Moguel, David Goodner, Hecter, Helen
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Burford, Nancy Calrson, Kelcey Patrick-Ferree, Maryann Dennis. Individual Council
members expressed their views. City Manger Fruin and City Attorney Goers
provided additional information.
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.aOrdinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter
3, entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, entitled "Speed Restrictions,"
Subsection C, entitled "School Speed Zones," to modify the 20 MPH school
speed zone for Dodge Street. (First Consideration)
Transportation Planner Ralston presented information. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Pauline
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.bOrdinance amending Title 16, entitled "Public Works", Chapter 3, "City
Utilities", Article C, "Potable Water Use and Service", Section 1,
"Definitions", and Section 3, "Connection to Distribution Water Main".
(Second Consideration)
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.cResolution approving Iowa City's Pathways to Removing Obstacles to
Housing (PRO Housing) grant application to help address barriers leading to
the acute scarcity of affordable housing in Iowa City.
Senior Planner Russett presented a PowerPoint and answered questions from
Councilors. City Manager Fruin provided additional information. The following
individual appeared: Ellen McCabe, Executive Director Housing Trust Fund of
Iowa City. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 23-283. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Andrew
Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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11. Council Appointments
11.a Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment- June 30, 2025. (Saranya Subramanian,
appointment from 911912023, resigned due to relocation.) Correspondence
included in Council packet.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Denise Szecsei.
11.b Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2025. (Suyun Channon resigned).
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Viana Qadoura.
Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan Alter to appoint individuals noted
to 11.a and 11.b. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Announcement of Vacancies - New
12.a Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2028. (Term expires for Heather
Flynn)
Airport Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill a 6-year term, January 1,
2024 - December 31, 2029. (Term expires for Dennis Keitel)
Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2024 -
December 31, 2028. (Term expires for Paula Swygard)
Board of Appeals - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2024
- December 31, 2028. (Term expires for Jim Walker)
Climate Action Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms, January
1, 2024 - December 31, 2026. (Terms expire for Benjamin Grimm, Matt Krieger,
& Matthew Walter).
Human Rights Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms, January
1, 2024 - December 31, 2026. (Terms expire for Roger Lusala, Bijou Maliabo, &
Kelsey Paul Shantz)
Parks & Recreation Commission - Two vacancies to fill four-year terms,
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2027. (Terms expire for Melissa Serenda &
Alex Stanton)
Public Art Advisory Committee - Two vacancies (one at-large and one art or
design professional) to fill three-year terms, January 1, 2024 - December 31,
2026. (Terms expire for Jenny Gringer & Steven Miller)
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Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1,
2024 - December 31, 2026. (Terms expire for Susan Mellecker& Nancy
Ostrognai)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
13. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
13.a 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.
Housing and Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2025. (Michael Eckhardt
resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment- December 31, 2024. (Edward Boyken resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
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 8:12 PM. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Mayor
City Clerk
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Item Number: 2.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
October 17, 2023
Work Session Minutes: October 3
Attachments: Work Session Minutes: October 3
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
- '° �� MEMORANDUM
Date: October 24, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, October 3, 2023 —4:00 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Dunn (via Zoom), Taylor, Teague, Thomas
Staff: Jones, Goers, Grace, Ralston, Walz, Hightshoe, Fleagle, Seydell Johnson, Knoche,
Havel, Sovers, Olson
USG: Le Fevre, Monsivais
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Discussion on traffic safety in Iowa City with staff review of ten-year Pedestrian Collision
Analysis report
MPOJC Executive Director and Transportation Planner Ralston provided Council with an outline of
the presentation. MPOJC Asst Transportation Planner Walz presented the PowerPoint and
discussed the following:
➢ Why we did this analysis?
➢ Pedestrian Collisions by year
➢ Collision Severity by year
➢ Pedestrian Collision Locations
➢ Location Rankings
➢ Location Characteristics — Intersections vs Midblock
➢ Location Characteristics — City Streets/HWY 1 & 6
➢ Vehicle Action Preceding Crash
➢ Contributing Pedestrian Circumstance
➢ Pedestrian Collisions Involving Children
➢ How we compare to other Iowa communities
Ralston further discussed the following:
➢ What we're doing right
➢ Sidewalks
➢ Low Speed Roadways
➢ Pedestrian Crossings
➢ Enhanced Pedestrian Crossings
➢ Signalized intersections
➢ Corridor enhancements (x3)
➢ Street Design
The presentation highlighted the following next steps:
- Staff will continue to evaluate top pedestrian collision locations and corridors for potential
countermeasures.
- Assess arterial streets for signage crossings, and other countermeasures.
- Review Trails and Midblock Crossings for uniform signage.
October 3, 2023
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- Pedestrian counts to provide more accurate crash rates.
- Evaluate recent 4-lane to 3-lane conversions.
- Update City Council as to the outcome/status of the MPOJC recent $300,000 "Safe Streets for
All" grant application.
- Seek to Outreach to USG regarding public education strategies regarding Iowa crosswalk laws.
- Incorporate where appropriate Iowa City Public Accessibility Guidelines
- Marketing regarding Iowa City's low pedestrian collisions stats and highlight traffic safety for the
multiple prospectives of pedestrians, bike riders, and motor vehicle operators as roadways,
trails, and sidewalks often interrelated to each other.
- Keep City Council updated with regard of the design work related to the River Hwy 6 Bridge
project. Which is a Department of Transportation project but the city anticipates collaborating
on the pedestrian aspects of the project.
Ralston and Walz answered Council questions and provided additional information. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
2. Clarification of Agenda Items
No discussion
3. Information Packet Discussion rSeptember 21, September 281
➢ September 21 — No discussion.
➢ September 28
1. (IPS: Memo from City Clerk: Joint Entities Meeting Agenda Items for October 16) City
Clerk Grace asked Councilors for items they want added to the upcoming joint
meeting agenda noting the Childcare Initiative update previously requested. Mayor
Teague also asked to have Johnson County Public Health give an update.
Action: Staff will forward requested items to be placed on the agenda.
2. (IP4: Memo from City Clerk: Proposed Council Meeting Schedule, Jan — Dec 2024)
City Clerk Grace asked for Council feedback on the proposed city council meeting
schedule. Mayor Teague noted for councilors to mention any special holidays that
were missed and that there may be special requests from any new councilors that
come on after the election.
5. University of Iowa Student Government(USG) Updates.
Noah LeFevre, USG Liaison, and Matthew Monsivais, USG Alternate Liaison presented updates.
6. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions, and committees.
Adjourn 5:12 p.m.
Item Number: 2.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
October 17, 2023
Formal Summary of Minutes: October 3
Attachments: Formal Summary of Minutes: October 3
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041
Summary of Minutes
October 3, 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), Taylor, Teague, Thomas. Council members
absent: Harmsen. Staff members present: Jones, Goers, Grace, Platz,
Sitzman, Russett, Lehmann, Knoche, Sovers, Fleagle, Morris. USG: LeFevre,
Monsivais.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Alta Medea, Director of Community Engagement DVIP, accepting.
2.b Fire Prevention Week
Lt. Axel Swanson, Iowa City Fire Department, accepting.
2.c Indigenous Peoples' Day
Sikowis Nobiss, Great Plains Action Society, accepting.
3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: September 19
3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: September 19
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: August 24
4.b Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: September 7 [See Recommendation]
4.c Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: September 14
4.d Economic Development Committee: November 28 [See Recommendation]
4.e Historic Preservation Commission: August 10
4.f Housing & Community Development Commission: July 20 [See Recommendation]
4.g Human Rights Commission: August 22
4.h Parks & Recreation Commission: August 9
4.i Senior Center Commission: August 17
5. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
5.a Liquor License — Ownership Change
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Corridor Entertainment, L.C.,
dba Studio 13,13 S. Linn St.
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5.b Liquor License —New
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for IC Burg LLC, dba Hamburg Inn
No.2, 214 N. Linn St.
2. 5 Day Class C Retail Alcohol License for Englert Theatre, dba Main
Location, 221 E. Washington St.
5.c Liquor License — Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Cactus 3, L.L.C., dba Cactus 3, LLC,
114 S. Clinton St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Reunion, LLC, dba
ReUnion Brewery, 113 E. College St.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Brixco., LLC, dba Brix, 209 N. Linn St.
4. Class B Retail Alcohol License for HWZ L.L.C., dba RXZ Express,
2 Escort Lane
5. Class E Retail Alcohol License for L&M Mighty Shop Inc., dba
L&M Mighty Shop, 504 E. Burlington St.
6. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Corridor Entertainment, L.C.,
dba Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St.
7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Hilltop Tavern, Ltd., dba
Hilltop Lounge, The, 1100 N. Dodge St.
8. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for FILMSCENE, dba
FilmScene, 118 E. College St.
9. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Walmart Inc., dba Wal-Mart Store
#1721, 919 Hwy 1 W.
10. Class C Retail Alcohol License for PC Iowa City, LLC, dba Roxxy, 127
E. College St.
11. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Gabe's Oasis, L.L.C., dba Gabes,
330 E. Washington St.
12. Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's Oasis, L.L.C., dba Gabe's, 330 E.
Washington St.
13. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway
Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.
14. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway
Stores, Inc. #034, 2765 Commerce Dr.
15. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Christian Retirement Services,
Inc., dba Oaknoll Retirement Residence, 1 Oaknoll Court
16. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Christian Retirement Service, Inc.,
dba Oaknoll East, 2640 N. Scott Blvd.
17. Class E Retail Alcohol License for GM Retail, LLC, dba GM Mart,
2601 Highway 6 E.
6. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
6.a Resolution directing the filing of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) certification
under Iowa Code Section 403.19 for the 2023 end of year certification of
urban renewal projects. (Resolution 23-265)
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6.b Resolution approving the Fiscal Year Ending 2023 Annual Urban Renewal
Report (AURR). (Resolution 23-266)
6.c Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a License
Agreement between the City of Iowa City and Iowa Network Services, Inc., to
use certain public rights-of-way for the installation, operation and
maintenance of an electrical transmission line. (Resolution 23-267)
6.d Resolution approving an agreement with Shelter House for a winter shelter.
(Resolution 23-268)
6.e Resolution authorizing Animal Services Supervisor to sign acceptance on
behalf of the City for a gift of life insurance benefits. (Resolution 23-269)
6.f Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the 2023 City of Iowa City
Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair Structural Project.
(Resolution 23-270)
6.g Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the 2023 City of Iowa City
Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair Mechanical Project.
(Resolution 23-271)
6.h Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the City Engineer to sign a
contract for construction of the Gilbert Street Bridge Replacement Project
(BRM -3715(667)--N-52). (Resolution 23-272)
6.1 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
Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa to provide
engineering consultant services for the Taft Avenue Reconstruction Project.
(Resolution 23-273)
6.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
Hitchcock Design Group of Naperville, Illinois, to provide consultant services
for the Terrell Mill Skate Park Redevelopment Project. (Resolution 23-274)
6.k Resolution authorizing acceptance of Bridge Investment Program (BIP) Funds
from the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Burlington Street Bridge
Project and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Project Agreement.
(Resolution 23-275)
6.1 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a Cooperative
Agreement between the City of Iowa City and Iowa Network Services, Inc., to
collaboratively swap fiber optic transmission lines. (Resolution 23-276)
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6.m Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the City Manager's Office
Department by renaming the Grants Manager position to Grant Management
Specialist and the Administrative pay plan by adding the position Grant
Management Specialist to grade 26. (Resolution 23-277)
6.n Resolution adopting the by-laws of the Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation
Commission. (Resolution 23-278)
End of Consent Calendar
Councilor Taylor mentioned item 6.e and acknowledged the generous gift from
Jacqueline Flake for the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center. Councilor Alter
noted item 6.d, Winter Shelter Agreement, which provides financial assistance for a
winter shelter at 340 Southgate Avenue for 15 weeks.
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3 - 6. Moved by Pauline Taylor,
seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
7. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individual appeared: Brandon Ross.
8. Planning & Zoning Matters
8.a Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to improve housing choice,
increase housing supply, and encourage housing affordability (REZ23-
0001) (Second Consideration)
The following individuals appeared: Marybeth Slonneger and Karen Kubby.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion . (0 Ayes)
Motion to defer to October 17, to allow time for staff to explore ways to use the zoning
amendment to further advance the Council goal of creating income -restricted
affordable housing in addition to increasing housing supply and choice. Moved by
John Thomas, seconded by Pauline Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Han Yulhwi, Kyler Mallett, Colin Miller and
Jack Kuehl, Jesse Singerman, Eric Vazquez, Carsen Williams, Michael Schmeltzer
and Jackson Daly, Nick Mathews, Jake Ryan Kenevan and .Claire Britt, Lauren
Balster, Claire Gates, Hailey Gojkovich, Nicole Murphy, Michael Francis Danos,
Euan Mugisha, Rabbi Rebecca Kushner, Marybeth Slonneger, Jocelyn Schnell,
Nataly Enerson, Abraham Acosta, Ian Milkowski, Megan Bodett (X2), Kristen Noel,
Tanvi Khadiya and Hannah Nabicht, Elijah Moore, Lino Padron, Rebecca Porter,
David Goodner, Daniana Trigoso-Kukulski, Clinton Dimambu, Ninoska Campos and
Dr. Emily Sinnwell, Karen Kubby, Marybeth Slonneger._ Moved by Laura Bergus,
seconded by Pauline Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
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8.b 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) (Second Consideration)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by
Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 23-4912. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded
by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
9. Regular Formal Agenda
9.a Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Iowa City Senior Center Exterior Building Envelope Preservation,
Restoration and Rehabilitation 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.
Facilities Manager Morris introduced Peter Franks, the architect for the project.
Peter Franks, Franks Design Group, PC, presented a PowerPoint. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 23-279. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
9.b 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. (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by
Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 23-4913. Moved by John Thomas, seconded by
Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
9.c Ordinance amending Title 16, entitled "Public Works", Chapter 3, "City
Utilities", Article C, "Potable Water Use and Service", Section 1, "Definitions",
and Section 3, "Connection to Distribution Water Main". (First Consideration)
Public Works Director Knoche presented information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
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9.d Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Agreement by and between the
City of Iowa City and Utility Service Partners Private Label, Inc., d/b/a Service
Line Warranties of America, to use the City logo for the solicitation of water,
sewer, and internal plumbing emergency service plans.
Public Works Director Knoche presented information and answered questions
from Councilors.
Motion to approve resolution 23-280. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
9.e 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 presented information.
Motion to approve resolution. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by John Thomas.
Motion Failed. (0 Ayes)
10. Council Appointments
10.a Climate Action Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired position,
upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Elizabeth Fitzsimmons resigned)
Motion to appoint Angie Smith. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
11. Announcement of Vacancies - New
11.a Housing and Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2025. (Michael Eckhardt
resigned) Correspondence included in Council Packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Motion to accept correspondence from Michael Eckhardt. Moved by Pauline Taylor,
seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
12. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
12.a 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.
Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2025. (Suyun Channon resigned).
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2024. (Edward Boyken resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
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
Deputy City Manager Jones stated he met with the Metro Coalition during the Iowa
League of Cities Conference regarding the upcoming legislative session and that
Councilors could send any ideas they have to him. City Attorney Goers noted Assistant
City Attorney Schwickerath's attendance at the International Municipal Lawyers
Association Annual Conference in California.
15. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:06 PM. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by Laura Bergus.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
May
City Jerk
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