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Summary of Minutes
November 6, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council formal meeting, held at City Hall - Emma J. Harvat Hall,
410 E. Washington St. Mayor Teague presiding. Council members present:
Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas. Staff members
present: Fruin, Jones, Goers, Grace, Platz, Knoche, Sovers, Clark, Durst,
Hightshoe, Sitzman, Russett, Lehmann, Kilburg. USG: LeFevre.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a CRPS Awareness Month and Color the World Orange Day
Maya Hanna accepting.
2.b National Apprenticeship Week
Bill Gerhard, Cole Eckhardt, Jasper Washington, Justin Mwandjlulu, Kaeden
Houser, and Ricky Matondo accepting.
3. Consent Calendar — Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: October 17
3.b Special Formal Summary of Minutes: October 17
3.c Formal Summary of Minutes: October 17
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Airport Commission: August 10
4.b Historic Preservation Commission: September 14
4.c Housing & Community Development Commission: September 21
4.d Human Rights Commission: September 26
4.e Library Board of Trustees: September 28
4.f Senior Center Commission: September 21
5. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
5.a Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Corridor Underground Entertainment
Inc. dba Joystick, 13 S. Linn St. #10
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Corridor Liquor, Inc., dba
Sanctuary, 405 S. Gilbert St.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for IC Entertainment, L.C., dba
Bardot Iowa, 347 S. Gilbert St.
4. Class E Retail Alcohol License for KWIK TRIP, INC., dba Kwik Star #1142,
1907 Keokuk St.
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5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Suzster, Inc., dba Club Car, The,
122 Wright St.
6. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for India Cafe Corporation,
dba India Cafe, 227 E. Washington St.
7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Etre Foods L.L.C., dba The Iowa
Chop House, 223 E. Washington St.
8. Special Class B Retail Native Wine License for Willow & Stock, LLC,
dba Willow & Stock, 207 N. Linn St.
5.b Liquor License -New
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for TLP IA LLC, dba Turkey Leg Pit,
1610 Sycamore St.
2. Outdoor Service Area for TLP IA LLC, dba Turkey Leg Pit, 1610 Sycamore
St.
5.c Liquor License — Ownership Change
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Corridor Liquor, Inc., dba Sanctuary,
405 S. Gilbert St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Corridor Underground
Entertainment Inc., dba Joystick, 13 S. Linn St. #10
5.d Cigarette Permit — Name Change
1. Cigarette Permit for Mini Paradise Inc., dba Almost Paradise Mini, 125 S.
Dubuque St. (Resolution 23-284)
6. Consent Calendar — Resolutions and Motions
6.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $16,534,513.64 for the period
of September 1 through September 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.
6.b Resolution amending the Administrative and Confidential pay plan by deleting
the position of Assistant City Manager from grade 31 and adding it to grade
30. (Resolution 23-285)
6.c Resolution amending the Administrative and Confidential pay plan by
deleting the position of Program Assistant — Public Works from grade 25 and
adding it to grade 26. (Resolution 23-286)
6.d Resolution accepting the work for the 2022 ADA Curb Ramp Project.
(Resolution 23-287)
6.e Resolution to remove Commission member Eric Harris from the Ad Hoc
Truth and Reconciliation Commission due to multiple unexcused absences.
(Resolution 23-288)
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7. Consent Calendar— Setting Public Hearings
7.a Motion to set a public hearing for November 21, 2023 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to reduce the maximum allowable height in
the Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-12) zone from thirty-five
(35) feet to twenty-seven (27) feet. (REZ23-0005).
7.b Resolution setting a public hearing on November 21, 2023 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the American Legion Road/First
Avenue Landscaping 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 23-289)
7.c Resolution setting a public hearing on November 21, 2023 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the City Park Festival Stage
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 23-290)
7.d Resolution setting a public hearing on November 21, 2023 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Dubuque Street
Reconstruction 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 23-291)
End of Consent Calendar
The following individuals appeared: Ja' Mondrae Black, Moses Levy, Darnell Jackson.
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3-7. 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: Janice Weiner, Shelly Maharry presenting "Community
Impact Award" received by the Iowa City Office of Equity and Human Rights.
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) (Pass & Adopt)
The following individuals appeared: Ninoska Campos, Jared Knote, Tania Diaz,
Paola Martinez, Paula Hernandez, Danixa Saravia, Jaiyo Guetes, Julio Salinas, and
Martha Norbeck. City Attorney Goers, City Manager Fruin and Neighborhood and
Development Services Director Hightshoe provided additional information. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 23-4914. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded
by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes)
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Motion to amend to establish a density bonus within the University impact area mid -
block for duplexes conditioned on one unit being income qualified affordable
housing. Moved by John Thomas, seconded by Andrew Dunn. Motion Failed. (3
Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Caitlin Owens and Susan Shullaw. . Moved
by Megan Alter, seconded by Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.b 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)
Urban Planner Lehmann presented a PowerPoint. City Attorney Goers and City
Clerk Grace provided additional information. The following individuals appeared: Jim
Throgmorton, Martha Norbeck, Laura Westemeyer, Emily Sinwell, and William
Gorman. Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Kelcey Patrick -Ferree, Northside
Neighborhood Association's Sterling Committee, and Chad Millbrook. Moved
by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.a Resolution authorizing conveyance of a single-family home located at
2129 Taylor Drive.
Neighborhood and Development Services Director Hightshoe presented a PowerPoint.
Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 23-292. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.bResolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Wastewater Treatment Facility 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.
Senior Engineer Clark presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked
questions.
Motion to approve resolution 23-293. Moved by John Thomas, seconded by Pauline
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.cOrdinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter
3, entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, entitled "Speed Restrictions,"
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Subsection C, entitled "School Speed Zones," to modify the 20 MPH school
speed zone for Dodge Street. (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 23-4915. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.d 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". (Pass & Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 23-4916. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded
by Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.e Resolution authorizing the allocation of $500,000.00 State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Fund (SLFRF) funds for the purpose of a cost -share program to
promote lead reduction in drinking water.
Water Superintendent Durst presented information.
Motion to approve resolution 23-294. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.f Resolution approving preliminary funding recommendations under the
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for Inclusive Economic Development
Support for Underestimated Businesses and Entrepreneurs.
Deputy City Manager Jones presented information and Neighborhood and
Development Director Hightshoe presented a PowerPoint. The following individuals
appeared: Bronis Perteit, Terrence Thames, Frederick Newell, Aminata Taylor, and
Simeon Talley. Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their
views.
Motion to approve resolution 23-295. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.g Resolution in support of manufactured housing park residents.
City Councilor Harmsen presented information. The following individuals appeared:
Candi Evans, Carol Graves, Jeff Ramsey, Judy McKillip, Sarah Furnish, Constance
Blakeslee (passed photo board around to Council), Maria C., Marcela Hurtado, and
Linda Parrish. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 23- 296. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded
by Pauline Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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11. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
11.a Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
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 14, 2023.
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)
Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - December 31, 2024. (Edward Boyken resigned)
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.
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St.) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Cole Eckhardt Resigned)
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Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 (formerly advertised as unexpired term -
- Lyndi Kiple resigned).
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn Ave.) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Kevin Larson resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
12. City Council Information
13. Report on Items from City Staff
City Manager Fruin reported on various items.
14. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 9:26 PM. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Pauline Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Aves)
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Item Number: 3.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
November 6, 2023
Work Session Minutes: October 17
Attachments: Work Session Minutes: October 17
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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 17, 2023 — 4:00 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas
Staff: Fruin, Goers, Grace, Platz, Brotherton, Knoche, Ralston, Hightshoe
USG: Le Fevre. Monsivais
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Work Collaboratively with Johnson County and other stakeholders to launch a community
violence prevention effort in close cooperation with local law enforcement
Johnson County Attorney Rachel Zimmermann Smith and Johnson County Community Violence
Intervention Coordinator Jes Lang presented a PowerPoint on the following:
➢ Why did this Start in Johnson County?
➢ 2017-2022 10 out of 12 Homicides: Manner of Death was fatal gun shot wounds
➢ Gun Violence is a growing problem.
➢ Gun related weapons charges — Johnson County
➢ ICPD Street Crimes Unit — Shots Fired Statistics
➢ Murder & Attempted Murder Charges Johnson County
➢ What is Community Violence Intervention (CVI)?
➢ Johnson County CVI Executive Stakeholders Committee
➢ Who is involved in the work of CVI?
➢ Who is the focus of community violence intervention (CVI)?
➢ The Strategy
➢ The Goals/Outcomes
➢ Roles & Commitments from Community Partners
➢ Key Values
➢ What can you do? How can you help?
Individual Council members asked questions. Captain Brotherton of the Iowa City Police Department
provided additional information.
2. Clarification of Agenda Items
No discussion
3. Information Packet Discussion rOctober 5, October 121
➢ October 5 — No discussion.
➢ October 12
1. (IP4: Pending City Council Work Session Topics) Councilor Dunn requested to add
City Charter discussion to the Pending Work Session Topics list. City Attorney Goers
October 17, 2023
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and City Manager Fruin provided additional information about the upcoming 10-year
review by the Charter Review Commission in 2024. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Action: A discussion item on the City Charter will be added to the Pending Work Session
Topics list.
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 4:47 p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
November 6, 2023
Special Formal Summary of Minutes: October 17
Attachments: Special Formal Summary of Minutes: October 17
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
Summary of Minutes
October 17, 2023
Iowa City City Council special formal meeting, 4:47 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. Staff members
present: Fruin, Goers, Fruehling. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative
and unanimous.
Moved by Dunn, seconded by Taylor, to adjourn to executive session to discuss as a
public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with city employee organizations,
as such discussion is exempt from the provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 21. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 4:48 p.m.
Council returned to open session 5:50 p.m.
Moved by Alter, seconded by Bergus, to adjourn special meeting 5:51 p.m.
Br6cje Teague, Mayor
Kellie R. Grace, City Clerk
Item Number: 3.c.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
November 6, 2023
Formal Summary of Minutes: October 17
Attachments: Formal Summary of Minutes: October 17
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 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.
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 9119/2023, 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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