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Summary of Minutes
February 15, 2022 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, held at The Center - Assembly Room, 28 S. Linn
St. Mayor Teague presiding. Council members present: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Taylor,
Teague, Thomas, Weiner. Staff members present: Fruin, Jones, Kilburg, Goers,
Fruehling, Sitzman, Davies, Fleagle, Havel, Sovers, Seydell-Johnson. USG: Miglin.
1. Call to Order
2. Special Presentations
2.a. COVID Update - Johnson County Public Health
Sam Jarvis, Community Health Division Manager.
2.b. State of the City
Video presentation.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 3 — 8)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
3. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
3.a. Work Session Minutes: February 1
3.b. Formal Summary of Minutes: February 1
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: January 20
4.b. Airport Commission: December 9
4.c. Community Police Review Board: January 11
4.d. Historic Preservation Commission: November 18
4.e. Historic Preservation Commission: December 9
4.f. Library Board of Trustees: December 16
4.g. Planning & Zoning Commission: November 4
4.h. Planning & Zoning Commission: January 5
4.i. Senior Center Commission: December 16
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor Licenses - Renewals
1. Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee. Inc., dba Hy -Vee Food Store #2,
812 S. 1st Ave.
2. Class C Beer Permit for DOLGENCORP, LLC, dba Dollar General
Store #8137, 41 Highway 1 W.
3. Class C Liquor License for Webster Restaurant LLC, dba The
Webster, 202 N. Linn St., Suite 101.
5.b. Liquor Licenses - New
1. Class B Beer Permit for Be The Change Properties LLC., dba The
James Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St.
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6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $14,043,799.98 for the
period of December 1 through December 31, 2021, 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 establishing mobile vending permit and ambulatory vending
permit fees and rescinding Resolution No. 16-15. (Resolution 22-27)
6.c. Resolution approving the good neighbor policy. (Resolution 22-28)
6.d. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a pool usage agreement
with the American National Red Cross. (Resolution 22-29)
6.e. Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) track -type tractor for
Landfill Operations. (Resolution 22-30)
6.f. Resolution authorizing the award of a contract for the procurement of
concrete materials for the City of Iowa City. (Resolution 22-31)
6.g. Resolution Authorizing the Procurement of Enterprise Asset
Management Software. (Resolution 22-32)
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Resolution setting a public hearing on March 1, 2022 on the project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2022 City of Iowa
City Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair 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 22-33)
7.b. Resolution setting a public hearing on March 1, 2022 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Pedestrian Mall
Playground 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 22-34)
8. Correspondence
8.a. Prohibit on -street parking on the north side of Heinz Road
8.b. Installation of (1) "No Parking Corner to Here" sign on the west side of
Dover Street, south of the intersection with Wayne Avenue
End of Consent Calendar
The following individuals appeared: Noah Petersen regarding item 6.c.
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3 - 8, removing item 5.a(2) for
separate consideration. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by M. Alter. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Motion to defer item 5.a(2) to March 1, 2022. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded
by S. Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 7 PM]
The following individuals appeared: Mazahir Salih, Marilyn Maldondo, Mohamed
Emam, Dan Kauble, Scotty Hayward, Mircea Thomas, Amel Ali, Jane Murphy,
Badereldin Ahmed, Rong Guo, Anthony Smith, Ayman, Sharif, Faris Mohamed,
Bradarie Djeugang, Amal Hassan, Mogahid Elsheikh, Lata D'Mello - Asst. Director
Monsoon, Fathelrahman Siddig, Badri Kuku, Noah Petersen, Ash Ayers, and
Tamadur Salih.
10. Planning and Zoning Matters
10.a. Ordinance rezoning approximately 0.13 acres of property located at 421 E.
Market Street from Commercial Office (CO -1) to Mixed Use (MU). (REZ21-
0010) (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Abstain: Bergus.
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 22-4876. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by
J. Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Abstain: Bergus.
10.b. Resolution approving the preliminary plat of the IWV Commercial
Subdivision, Iowa City, Iowa. (SUB21-0012)
Neighborhood and Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
power point. The following individual appeared: Jon Marner, MMS
Consultants. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-35. Moved by M. Alter, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
11. Resolution setting the maximum property tax levy for certain levies for the
proposed budget ending June 30, 2023.
A public hearing was held. Finance Director Davies presented a power point. The
following individual appeared: Noah Petersen.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-36. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by J. Weiner.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Chadek Green, Whispering Meadows & Court Hill Parks 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. Parks and Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson
presented a power point. Individual Council members expressed their views.
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Motion to approve Resolution 22-37. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by M. Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a State and Local Fiscal Recovery
Fund (SLFRF) grant agreement with CommUnity Crisis Services to expand its
Mobile Crisis Outreach program.
Assistant City Manager Kilburg presented information. Sarah Nelson, CommUnity
Crisis Services and Food Bank presented a power point. The following individual
appeared: Noah Petersen. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-38. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Resolution adopting an assessment schedule of unpaid mowing, clean-up of
property, snow removal, sidewalk repair, and stop box repair charges and
directing the Clerk to certify the same to the Johnson County Treasurer for
collection in the same manner as property taxes.
The following individuals appeared: Noah Petersen, Dan Kauble. City Manager Fruin
provided information. City Attorney Goers noted a motion to approve removing the
properties that are contesting the invoice would be needed. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-39, removing the following properties: 314
Church St, 1050 Woodlawn Ave, 1940 Plainview Dr., and 1851 Muscatine Ave.
Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by L. Bergus. Motion. (7 Ayes)
Motion to defer the following properties to March 1, 2022: 314 Church St,
1050 Woodlawn Ave, 1940 Plainview Dr., and 1851 Muscatine Ave. Moved by
S. Harmsen, seconded by J. Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Erin Broadston Irvine. Moved by L.
Bergus, seconded by J. Thomas. Motion. (7 Ayes)
15. Council Appointments
15.a. Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term, effective upon appointment - June 30, 2023. (Theresa
Lewis resigned) [Appointment deferred from 1/04/22]
Individual Council members expressed their views and agreed to
defer the appointment.
15.b. Housing and Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term, effective upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Megan
Alter resigned)
Individual Council members agreed to defer the appointment.
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15.c. Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Susan Eberly
resigned)
Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Karen Page. Moved by M. Alter, seconded by J. Weiner.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16. Announcement of Vacancies - New
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and
Council agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City
Clerk's office.
Community Police Review Board - One vacancy for a current or former
"Peace Officer" to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment -
June 30, 2025. (Theresa Seeberger resigned) Correspondence included
in council packet.
Applications must be received by March 29, 2022.
Community Police Review Board - Two vacancies to fill an unexpired
term plus a four-year term, effective upon appointment - June 30, 2026.
(Membership expanded to 7)
Applications must be received by March 29, 2022.
Public Art Advisory Committee — One vacancy for an Art -Design
Professional to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment —
December 31, 2022. (Nancy Purington resigned) Correspondence included
in Council packet.
Public Art Advisory Committee — One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment — June 30, 2023. (Sandy Steil resigned)
Correspondence included in Council packet.
Public Art Advisory Committee — One vacancy for an Art -Design
Professional to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment —
December 31, 2023. (Jan Finlayson resigned) Correspondence included in
Council packet.
Applications must be received by March 29, 2022.
Motion to accept correspondence from Nancy Purington, Sandy Steil,
and Jan Finlayson. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by L. Bergus. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
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17. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and
Council agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City
Clerk's office.
Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term,
April 5, 2022 - April 6, 2026. (Term expires for Ann Rhodes)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., February 22, 2022.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025. (Formerly advertised)
Airport Zoning Commission (Iowa City Representative) - One vacancy
to fill a six-year term, January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2027. (Term
expired for Christine Ogren)
Board of Appeals (Building Design Professional) - One vacancy to fill a
five-year term, January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2026. (Term expired for
Scott McDonough)
Historic Preservation Commission (East College St) - One vacancy to fill
a three-year term, effective upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Formerly
advertised)
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term, effective upon appointment - June 30, 2022. (Lyndi
Kiple resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
18. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming
meetings, community events, and items of interest.
19. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager
b. Deputy City Manager - Deputy City Manager Jones noted a new public
safety and health innovation that places Automated external defibrillators
(AEDs) throughout the community.
c. City Attorney
d. City Clerk
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20. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 8:24 pm. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by J.
Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11) --
Kellie K. Fruehlin, City Clerk
February 15, 2022
ruce Teague, Mayor
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Item Number: 3.a.
February 15, 2022
AT TAC HM E NT S :
Description
Work Session Minutes: February 1
Date: February 4, 2022
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, February 1, 2022 - 4:00 p.m. at The Center – Assembly Room
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner
Staff: Fruin, Jones, Kilburg, Goers, Fruehling, Havel, Sovers, Davies, Fleagle
USG: Van Heukelom, Miglin
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk’s Office and the City website.)
Continuation of meeting protocol discussion
City Attorney Goers provided an overview of the memo and draft meeting rules that was distributed in
the 1/27/22 Information packet. Council had discussions on ensuring rules do not infringe on first
amendment rights, public comment and public hearing time limits, in addition to discussions on
disruptive behavior and germane comments to the agenda items. Individual council members
expressed their views.
Action: Staff will prepare a revised draft of Council meeting rules/protocols and convene the Council
subcommittee for review. The revised draft will return to Council at a future work session. Once a
revised draft is complete, staff will begin developing informational guides for the public.
Clarification of Agenda items
Item 9.a. Proposed South District Self Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) – Mayor
Teague noted Councilor Bergus would be recusing herself.
Information Packet Discussion [January 20, January 27]
January 20 – No discussion
January 27
1. (IP7, Memo from City Clerk: Proposed Council Meeting Schedule, April – December
2022) Councilors discussed the tentative schedule for April through December.
Action: The following changes were made to the 2022 City Council meeting schedule.
– The June 7th meeting has been moved to June 6th.
– July 12th will be on the only Council meeting in the month of July.
– The October 4th meeting has been moved to October 3rd.
The December 20th meeting has been cancelled. December 6th will remain as the
only meeting in December.
University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates
Elizabeth Miglin, USG Alternate Liaison, presented USG updates.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions, and committees.
Adjourn 5:40 p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
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AT TAC HM E NT S :
Description
F ormal S ummary of Minutes: February 1
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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
February 1, 2022 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, held at The Center - Assembly Room, 28 S. Linn
St. Mayor Teague presiding. Council members present: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Taylor,
Teague, Thomas, Weiner. Staff members present: Fruin, Jones, Kilburg, Goers, Fruehling,
Havel, Sovers, Sitzman, Clow.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. Black History Month
Roger Lusala, Human Rights Commission, accepting.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 3-7)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
3. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a. Work Session Minutes: January 18
3.b. Formal Summary of Minutes: January 18
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: December 16
4.b. Housing & Community Development Commission: November 18
[See Recommendation]
4.c. Human Rights Commission: November 23
4.d. Parks & Recreation Commission: November 10 [See Recommendation]
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor Licenses - Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for 2-Tone, Inc., dba Bluebird
Diner, 330 E. Market St.
2. Class C Liquor License for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo-James, 118
E. Washington St.
3. Class C Liquor License for Jobsite IC LLC, dba Jobsite,
928 Maiden Ln.
4. Outdoor Service Area for Jobsite IC LLC, dba Jobsite,
928 Maiden Ln.
5. Class C Liquor License for Coach's Corner IC, LLC, dba
Coach's Corner, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.
6. Outdoor Service Area for Coach's Corner IC, LLC, dba
Coach's Corner, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.
7. Class C Liquor License for Etre Plaza Towers Restaurant
LLC, dba Formosa, 221 E. College St.
8. Special Class C Liquor License for India Cafe
Corporation, dba India Cafe, 227 E. Washington St.
9. Class C Liquor License for Schneider Building LLC, dba
TCB Pool Hall, 114 E. College St.
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6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. 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 Rohret South
Trunk Sanitary Sewer Project. (Resolution 22-19)
6.b. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to
sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of
the Landfill Gas Collection System Expansion Project. (Resolution 22-20)
6.c. Resolution rejecting all bids received on January 19, 2022 for
the Benton Street Rehabilitation Project [STP-U-3715(669)—
70-52]. (Resolution 22-21)
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Resolution setting a public hearing on setting the maximum
property tax levy for certain levies for the proposed budget
ending June 30, 2023. (Resolution 22-22)
7.b. Resolution setting a public hearing on February 15, 2022 on
project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the
Chadek Green, Whispering Meadows & Court Hill Parks
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 22-23)
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by P. Taylor. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
8. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 7 PM]
The following individuals appeared: Ninoska Campos, Amel Ali, Taylor Kohn, Heydi
Cortez, Nicholas Theisen, Dan Kauble, Kelvin Ardon, Jacklyn Ochoa, Leonel Angel,
and Noah Petersen.
9. Planning and Zoning Matters
9.a. Ordinance rezoning approximately 0.13 acres of property located at
421 E. Market Street from Commercial Office (CO-1) to Mixed Use
(MU). (REZ21-0010)
A public hearing was held. Development Coordinator Sitzman presented a
power point. The following individual appeared: Sandra Stile, MMS
Consultants. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by S.
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Abstain: Bergus.
Regular Formal Agenda
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10. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Iowa City Public Works Material Storage Bins
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. Special Projects Administrator Clow presented a power
point. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-24. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a utility easement to
MidAmerican Energy Company across Lot 37, Park View Terrace
Subdivision, Iowa City, Iowa.
A public hearing was held. City Manager Fruin presented information.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-25. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by M.
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Ordinance amending Title 8, entitled “Police Regulations,” Chapter
8, entitled “Community Police Review Board,” to increase the
composition of the board from five members to seven members.
(Pass & Adopt)
The following individual appeared: Dan Kauble. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 22-4873. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by
J. Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Nays: Alter.
13. Ordinance amending Title 10 of the City Code, entitled "Use of
Public Ways and Property," Chapter 11, entitled "Farmer's Market,"
to require all vendors to carry insurance. (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 22-4874. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by
M. Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Ordinance amending Title 3, “Finance, Taxation and Fees”, Chapter
7, “Iowa City Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement
District”, Section 4 “Operation Fund” of the City Code to conform to
amendments in Iowa Code Chapter 386 regarding multi-residential
properties. (Second Consideration)
The following individual appeared: Dan Kauble.
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by J.
Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 22-4875. Moved by J. Thomas,
seconded by P. Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. Resolution adopting an assessment schedule of unpaid mowing,
clean-up of property, snow removal, sidewalk repair, and stop box
repair charges and directing the Clerk to certify the same to the
Johnson County Treasurer for collection in the same manner as
property taxes.
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Clerk Fruehling provided
information.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-26. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by M.
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and
Council agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City
Clerk's office.
Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term,
April 5, 2022 - April 6, 2026. (Term expires for Ann Rhodes)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., February 22, 2022.
Housing and Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term, effective upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Megan
Alter resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., February 8, 2022.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term,
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025. (Formerly advertised)
Airport Zoning Commission (Iowa City Representative) - One vacancy
to fill a six-year term, January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2027. (Term
expired for Christine Ogren)
Board of Appeals (Building Design Professional) - One vacancy to fill a
five-year term, January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2026. (Term expired for
Scott McDonough)
Historic Preservation Commission (East College St) - One vacancy to
fill a three-year term, effective upon appointment - June 30, 2024.
(Formerly advertised)
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment - June 30, 2022. (Lyndi Kiple
resigned)
Housing and Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term, effective upon appointment - June 30, 2023. (Theresa
Lewis resigned) [Appointment deferred from 1/04/22]
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Susan Eberly
resigned)
17. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
18. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager — None.
b. Deputy City Manager — None.
c. City Attorney — None.
d. City Clerk — None.
19. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:27pm. Moved by M. Alter, seconded by L. Bergus. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
B eague, Mayor
,Kellie K. Fruehling, ~City Clerk
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February 1, 2022
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