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Summary of Minutes
April 19, 2022 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, held at City Hall - Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E.
Washington St. Mayor Teague presiding. Council members present: Alter, Bergus,
Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner. Staff members present: Fruin, Jones, Kilburg,
Goers, Fruehling, Knoche, Havel, Clark, Yoder, Clow, Davies, Fleagle. USG: Miglin.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. Arbor Day
City Manager Fruin provided information.
2.b. Housing Trust Fund Week
Housing Trust Fund of JC Executive Director, Ellen McCabe, accepting and
presented a power point.
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: April 5
3.b. Special Formal (Executive Session) Summary of Minutes: April 5
3.c. Formal Summary of Minutes: April 5
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: March 17
4.b. Climate Action Commission: March 7
4.c. Community Police Review Board: March 8 [See Recommendation]
4.d. Housing & Community Development Commission: February 17 [See
Recommendation]
4.e. Human Rights Commission: February 22 [See Recommendation]
4.f. Public Art Advisory Committee: November 44.g. Public Art Advisory
Committee: January 6
4.h. Public Art Advisory Committee: February 3
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License— Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Pop's "Old N' New" Bar-B-Que, LLC,
dba Pop's BBQ, 130 N. Dubuque St.
2. Outdoor Service Area for Pop's "Old N' New" Bar-B-Que, LLC, dba
Pop's BBQ, 130 N. Dubuque St.
3. Class C Liquor License for Elray Holdings, LLC, dba Elray's Live &
Dive, 211 Iowa Ave.
4. Class C Liquor License for Kennedy Investments Inc., dba Vine
Tavern & Eatery,330 E. Prentiss St.
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5. Class C Liquor License for Iowa Hickory LLC, dba Mosley's, 525 S.
Gilbert St.
6. Outdoor Service Area for Iowa Hickory LLC, dba Mosley's, 525 S.
Gilbert St.
7. Class E Liquor License for Twin City Iowa LLC, dba Iowa City BP,
2875 Commerce Dr.
8. Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba North Dodge
Amoco, 2153 ACT Circle.
9. Class E Liquor License for Wise Food LLC, dba City Liquor, 425 S.
Gilbert St.
10. Special Class C Liquor License for Kataphone, Chansy, dba Thai
Spice, 1210 S. Gilbert St.
11. Class C Liquor License for Column, Inc., dba Sports Column, 12 S.
Dubuque St.
5.b. Outdoor Service Area— New
1. Outdoor Service Area for Eckhardt Management, Inc., dba 2 Dogs
Pub, 1705 S. 1st Ave.
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $10,922,354.14 for the
period of February 1 through February 28, 2022, 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 accepting the work for the 2021 Summer Sidewalk Repair
Project. (Resolution 22-95)
6.c. Resolution accepting the work for the City Park Ball Field Improvements
Project. (Resolution 22-96)
6.d. Resolution approving revised Letter of Agreement with Johnson County for
the combining of selected Iowa City precincts with selected Township
Precincts. (Resolution 22-97)
6.e. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a State and Local Fiscal Recovery
Fund (SLFRF) grant agreement with Johnson County to administer a Direct
Assistance program targeting Iowa City residents who experienced a
negative economic impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Resolution
22-98)
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Resolution setting a public hearing on May 3, 2022 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the 2022 Water Pavement Patching
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 22-99)
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7.b. Resolution setting a public hearing on May 3, 2022 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2022 Rochester Avenue
Reconstruction from Ralston Creek to N First Avenue 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 22-100)
7.c. Resolution setting a public hearing on May 3, 2022 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Eastwood Drive and South Lawn
Drive Intersection Improvement 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 22-101)
8. Correspondence
8.a. Competitive Quotation Memo
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3 - 8. Moved by J. Weiner,
seconded by P. Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 7 PM]
The following individuals appeared: Joe Reilly - Iowa City Downtown District, Noah
Petersen, Brandon Ryan - Owner of Tiki Tacos, Josh Immerfall - Owner of Donnelly's
Pub, Elizabeth Wagner and Deb Schoelerman.
10. Planning and Zoning Matters
10.a. Ordinance vacating approximately 3,000 square feet of public right-of-way
abutting 829 Kirkwood Avenue and authorizing conveyance to Ritu Jain
and Bradley J. Pouleson. (VAC21-0001) (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) The following individual appeared: Noah
Petersen.
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 22-4878. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by
J. Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
11. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of
the Benton Street Rehabilitation Project [STP-U-3715(669)--70-52], 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. Melissa Clow, Special Project Admin presented a power
point. The following individual appeared: Noah Petersen. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-102. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by M. Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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12. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of
the North Westminster Storm Sewer 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. Ben Clark, Senior Engineer presented a power point.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-103. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by L. Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of
the Wetherby Park Sidewalk and Driveway 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. Ethan Yoder, Civil Engineer presented a power point.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-104. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by L.
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "Finance, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4,
entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties," Article 5,
entitled, "Solid Waste Disposal".
A public hearing was held. Nicole Davies, Finance Director presented a power point.
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided
additional information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Harmsen, seconded by L. Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
17. Resolution approving the Forest View Relocation Plan
Rachel Kilburg, Assistant City Manager presented information. The following
individuals appeared: Margarita Baltazar (via interpreter, Gustavo), Mazahir Salih -
Executive Director Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa, Margarita Rodriguez,
and Charlie Eastham. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-105. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from David Sterling, Daniel Daly, Kent
Ferris, and Loxi Hopkins. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by J. Weiner. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. Resolution Directing the Advertisement For Sale Of $10,255,000* (Dollar amount
Subject To Change) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022, And Approving
Electronic Bidding Procedures And Distribution Of Preliminary Official Statement
Nicole Davies, Finance Director presented information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
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Motion to approve Resolution 22-106. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by M. Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16. Resolution Adopting the Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Allocations for
Fiscal Year 2022.
Jason Glass, Human Rights Commission Chair presented information. Individual Council
members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-107. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by M. Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
18. Council Appointments
18.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 and
2/15/22]
Motion to appoint Elizabeth Mirilla-Kapp.
18.b. Housing and Community Development Commission — One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Megan Alter
resigned) [Appointment deferred from 2/15/22]
Motion to appoint Karol Krotz.
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Clerk Fruehling provided
additional information.
Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by L. Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
19. 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.
Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment-April 7, 2025. (Melissa Jensen resigned). Correspondence
included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
Motion to accept correspondence from Melissa Jensen. Moved by P.
Taylor, seconded by L. Bergus. Motion . (7 Ayes)
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20. 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.
Airport Commission -Two vacancies to fill four-year terms, July 1, 2022 -
June 30, 2026. (Term expires for Judy Pfohl, Warren Bishop)
Historic Preservation Commission (At-Large) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025. (Term expires for Jordan
Sellergren)
Historic Preservation Commission (Brown St.) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2022 -June 30, 2025. (Term expires for Sharon
DeGraw)
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025. (Formerly advertised as
unexpired term)
Historic Preservation Commission (Summit St.) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025. (Term expires for Cecile
Kuenzil)
Housing & Community Development -Three vacancies to fill three-year
terms, July 1, 2022 -June 30, 2025. (Term expires for Peter Nkumu, Matt
Drabek, Maryann Dennis)
Library Board of Trustees - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - June 30, 2027 (Daniel Keranen resigned).
Planning &Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill a five-year term,
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2027. (Term expires for Phoebe Martin).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 10, 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)
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Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term, effective upon appointment- June 30, 2022. (Lyndi
Kiple resigned)
Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term. Upon appointment- December 31, 2022. Art or Design
Professional. (Nancy Purington resigned)
Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term. Upon appointment - December 31, 2023. Art or Design
Professional. (Jan Finlayson Resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
21. Community Comment [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
22. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming
meetings, community events, and items of interest.
23. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager
b. Deputy City Manager
c. City Attorney
d. City Clerk
24. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:49pm. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by J. Weiner.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Item Number: 3.a.
April 19, 2022
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Work Session Minutes: April 5
Date: April 13, 2022
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 5, 2022 - 5:17 p.m. at The Center – Assembly Room
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner
Staff: Fruin, Jones, Kilburg, Goers, Fruehling, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Davies, Fleagle, Havel,
Sovers
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk’s Office and the City website.)
State required presentation of the Historic Preservation Certified Local Government Annual
Report
Mayor Teague invited Historic Preservation Planner Bristow to present the annual report. Bristow
highlighted the annual report which included background, Iowa City’s Historic Districts, Conservation
Districts and Local landmarks. Bristow also discussed Historic Preservation Commission general
information, highlighted the properties on the National Register that have been altered, moved or
demolished, local properties that are not on the National Register that have been altered, moved or
demolished, provided a list of properties who received project assistance and discussed the Historic
Preservation Fund. Bristow wrapped up the discussion with public education and outreach, issues,
challenges and successes. Individual council members expressed their views.
Forest View Relocation Proposal
City Manager Fruin presented updates to Council and discussed eligibility & documentation
requirements, number of households included, current household levels and those in September 2021,
March 2021 and March of 2020.
Action: Staff will begin preparing a formal resolution authorizing the Forest View relocation assistance
program. The following decisions were made at the work session:
o The City will proceed with the self-attest method
o Eligibility will date back to the original CZA
o Those not eligible for ARPA funds due to income or date of departure will be compensated with
local funds and will also be provided with information on taxability.
o The percentage split of the two checks was changed to 50% upfront and 50% upon departure
o Staff will continue to work through creation of necessary forms, translation, coordination with
social services, and more. Further refinement of the neighborhood roster will continue with the
CWJ and we will begin planning for a potential on-location informational meeting and/or event to
distribute the first-round checks to current residents.
(Break for Formal meeting at 5:46 pm – Return to work session 7:05 pm)
Council Work Session
April 5, 2022
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American Rescue Plan (SLRF) Update
Assistant City Manager Kilburg presented a status update to Council. Kilburg highlighted the memo
from the March 31 information packet (IP5). Discussion on housing repair and relocation, emergency
non-profit assistance and social service capital funding, strategic investments, economic inclusion study
by Astig Planning and RE-connect, social service needs assessment, affordable rental housing
partnership with the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County, and bolstering efforts of Think Iowa City to
bing economic activity to Iowa CIty. Individual council members expressed their views.
Clarification of Agenda items
None
Information Packet Discussion [March 24, March 31]
March 24
1. (IP2: 2021-2022 Deer Management Annual Report). Councilor Bergus asked if there
was any flexibility or options available. City Manager Fruin advised that DNR staff will go
to the Natural Resource Commission on the City’s behalf at their next meeting. Fruin
discussed sharp shooting versus bow hunting and the current need to address the deer
populations. Individual Council members expressed their views.
2. (IP4: Press Release: Upcoming Public Works Open House features a day of family fun –
roller skating, quilts, & more!) Councilor Weiner mentioned this event looked fun and
was looking forward to the Open House.
March 31
1. (IP7: Memo from City Clerk: Joint Entities Meeting Agenda items for April 18) City
Manager Fruin noted Council requested a GuideLink update. Councilors asked to have
Sam Jarvis give an update on current COVID levels. Councilor Alter mentioned inviting
Jennifer Banta who is part of the statewide taskforce on childcare to present at a work
session in May.
Action: Staff will submit the following topics for the next Joint Entities meeting, (1)
GuideLink update and (2) COVID update from Johnson County Public.
2. (IP8: Letter from Iowa DOT: Pavement Marking) Councilor Thomas asked for more
information on the type of material and concerns with pavement markings in Iowa City
seem to fade away quickly.
Action: Staff will reach out to the DOT and learn more about the “multi-component
durable liquid pavement marking material” to be used in its upcoming projects (see 3/31
information packet, item IP8) and report back to Council.
3. (IP15: Invitation: All are invited to the City’s Electric Bus Bash on April 22) Councilor
Bergus excited to see this event and eager to attend.
4. (IP1: Tentative Meeting Schedule) City Manager Fruin asked for Councilor to check their
schedule for a Strategic planning session in May and noted the facilitator was available
on May 4th and May 18th.
Action: The City Council Strategic Planning meeting will be May 18th starting at 9:30
a.m., location TBD.
Council Work Session
April 5, 2022
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University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates
Mayor Teague presented USG updates.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions, and committees.
Adjourn 7:51p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
April 19, 2022
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Special Formal (Executive Session) S ummary of Minutes: April 5
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
April 5, 2022
Iowa City City Council special formal meeting, 4:00 p.m. held at The Center -
Assembly Room, 28 S. Linn Street. Mayor Teague presiding. Council members present:
Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner. Absent: None. Staff
members present: Fruin, Jones, Kilburg, Goers, Fruehling. Unless otherwise noted, all
actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Taylor, seconded by Weiner, to adjourn to executive session to discuss
strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is
imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position
of the governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried and
adjourned into executive session 4:01 p.m.
Council returned to open session 4:25 p.m.
Moved by Weiner, seconded by Alter, to adjourn special meeting 5:15 p.m.
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Item Number: 3.c.
April 19, 2022
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F ormal S ummary of Minutes: April 5
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Summary of Minutes
April 5, 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, Havel, Sovers, VanDyke.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. Fair Housing Month
Human Rights Commission Chair, Jason Glass, accepting.
2.b. National Community Development Week
Housing & Community Development Chair, Matt Drabek, accepting.
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: March 22
3.b. Special Formal (Executive Session) Summary of Minutes: March 22
3.c. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: March 22
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: March 3
4.b. Civil Service Commission: March 16
4.c. Library Board of Trustees: February 24
4.d. Senior Center Commission: January 20
4.e. Historic Preservation Commission: February 15
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - New
1. Class C Liquor License for PC Iowa City, LLC, dba The Stuffed Olive,
127 E. College St.
2. Class C Liquor License for PC Iowa City, LLC, dba Double Tap, 121 E.
College St.
5.b. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's
Brothers Bar& Grill
2. Outdoor Service Area for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers
Bar& Grill
3. Class C Liquor License for Chauncey Entertainment LLC, dba
SpareMe Bowl &Arcade, 404 E. College St., Suite#101
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4. Class E Liquor License for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba Tobacco Outlet Plus
#537, 923 S. Riverside Dr.
5. Class B Beer Permit for Acapulco Inc., dba Acapulco Grocery#2, 1937
Keokuk St.
6. Outdoor Service Are for Jimmy Jack Mac, Inc., dba Basta, 121 Iowa
Ave.
7. Outdoor Service Area for Cactus 3, LLC, dba Cactus 3, 114 S. Clinton
St.
8. Outdoor Service Area for Caffrey, Inc., dba DC's, 124 S. Dubuque St.
9. Outdoor Service Area for for PDG Enterprises, LLC, dba Goosetown,
203 N. Linn St.
10. Outdoor Service Area for Etre Foods LLC, dba The Iowa Chop House,
223 Washington St.
11. Outdoor Service Area for Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joseph's
Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St.
12. Outdoor Service Area for One Louder LLC, dba Micky's Irish Pub, 11
S. Dubuque St.
13. Outdoor Service Area for 1st& Main Hospitality L.L.C., dba Pullman
Bar & Diner, 17 S. Dubuque St.
14. Outdoor Service Area for Kennedy Investments, Inc., dba Vine Tavern
& Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss
15. Outdoor Service Area for Webster Restaurant LLC, dba The Webster,
202 N. Linn St.
16. Class C Liquor License for Sam's Pizza IC Inc., dba Sam's Pizza, 441
S. Gilbert St.
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Motion to approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City and
the Iowa City Association of Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local #610,
subject to union ratification.
6.b. Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Neighborhood Services
Division of the Neighborhood and Development Services Department and
the Communications Division of the City Manager's Office and the AFSCME
pay plan by deleting one full-time Associate Planner- Neighborhood
Services position, grade 15, and adding one 0.5 FTE Outreach and
Engagement Specialist position, grade 12. (Resolution 22-81)
6.c. Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) Sewer Cleaning Truck.
(Resolution 22-82)
6.d. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the 2022 City of Iowa City
Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair Project. (Resolution 22-83)
6.e. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Pedestrian Mall
Playground Project. (Resolution 22-84)
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6.f. 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 consultant services for the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project.
(Resolution 22-85)
6.g. Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City
Clerk to attest a Declaration of Condominium Regime for the 2021-2023
Taylor Drive Condominiums. (Resolution 22-86)
6.h. Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property interests necessary for
construction of the Eastwood Drive and Southlawn Drive Intersection
Improvements Project. (Resolution 22-87)
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Resolution setting a public hearing on April 19, 2022 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Benton Street Rehabilitation
Project [STP-U-3715(669) -- 70-52], 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 22-88)
7.b. Resolution setting a public hearing on April 19, 2022 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the North Westminster Storm Sewer
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 22-89)
7.c. Resolution setting a public hearing for April 19, 2022 on an ordinance
amending Title 3, entitled "Finance, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled
"Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties," Article 5,
entitled, "Solid Waste Disposal," of the City Code to increase or change solid
waste disposal charges and fees. (Resolution 22-90)
7.d. Resolution setting a public hearing on April 19, 2022 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Wetherby Park Sidewalk and
Driveway 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 22-91)
7.e. Resolution setting a public hearing for the May 3, 2022 City Council meeting
regarding the FY2023 Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated
Transit Funding Application for Iowa City Transit. (Resolution 22-92)
8. Correspondence
8.a. F Street Parking Restriction
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3 - 8. Moved by P. Taylor,
seconded by J. Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
April 5, 2022 Summary of Minutes Page 3
9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 7 PM]
The following individuals appeared: Nancy Bird, Executive Director of the Iowa City
Downtown District, and Noah Petersen.
10. Planning and Zoning Matters
10.a. Ordinance vacating approximately 3,000 square feet of public right-
of-way abutting 829 Kirkwood Avenue and authorizing conveyance to
Ritu Jain and Bradley J. Pouleson. (VAC21-0001)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman
presented a power point. The following individual appeared: Noah
Petersen. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by J.
Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
11. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of
the Asphalt Resurfacing 2022 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 VanDyke presented a power point.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-93. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by L.
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Resolution authorizing conveyance of Auditor's Parcel 2022005 to Charles C.
Wunder and Marcia L. Wunder.
A public hearing was held. City Attorney Goers presented information. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-94. Moved by M. Alter, seconded by J.
Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Appeal of denial of application for permit to operate a mobile vending cart.
Mayor Teague announced that correspondence from the applicant withdrawing the
appeal had been received on April 1, 2022 and distributed in the late handouts on
April 4, 2022. No further action was needed.
Motion to accept correspondence from Mark Paterno. Moved by J. Weiner,
seconded by P. Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Council Appointments
14.a. 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.
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Individual Council members expressed their views. City Attorney Goers
provided additional information.
Motion to appoint Melissa Jensen.
14.b. 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) Correspondence included in Council packet.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Ricky Downing and Stewart Vander Vegte.
14.c. Public Art Advisory Committee: One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment-June 30, 2023. (Sandy Steil resigned)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Anita Jung.
Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by J. Weiner to appoint applicants noted in
items 14.a through 14.c. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. 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.
Airport Commission -Two vacancies to fill four-year terms, July 1,
2022 -June 30, 2026. (Term expires for Judy Pfohl, Warren Bishop)
Historic Preservation Commission (At-Large) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2022 -June 30, 2025. (Term expires for Jordan
Sellergren)
Historic Preservation Commission (Brown St.Z- One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2022 -June 30, 2025. (Term expires for Sharon
DeGraw)
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill
a three-year term, July 1, 2022 -June 30, 2025. (Formerly advertised as
unexpired terms
Historic Preservation Commission (Summit St.) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2022 -June 30, 2025. (Term expires for Cecile
Kuenzil)
Housing & Community Development-Three vacancies to fill three-year
terms, July 1, 2022 -June 30, 2025. (Term expires for Peter Nkumu, Matt
Drabek, Maryann Dennis)
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Library Board of Trustees - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2027 (Daniel Keranen resigned).
Correspondence included in Council Packet.
Planning & Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill a five-year term,
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2027. (Term expires for Phoebe Martin).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday. May 10. 2022.
Motion to accept correspondence from Daniel Keranen. Moved by L.
Bergus, seconded by J. Thomas. 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.
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 & 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 and 2/15/22]
Housing and Community Development Commission — One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term, effective upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Megan
Alter resigned) [Appointment deferred from 2/15/22]
Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term.
Upon appointment - December 31, 2022. Art or Design Professional. (Nancy
Purington resigned)
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Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term.
Upon appointment - December 31, 2023. Art or Design Professional. (Jan
Finlayson Resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
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
b. Deputy City Manager
c. City Attorney -
City Attorney Goers thanked The Center for hosting the Council meetings
and reminded everyone that the next meeting would be held at Emma J.
Harvat Hall in City Hall.
d. City Clerk -
City Clerk Fruehling noted the upcoming Community Police Review Board
Forum on April 20th at 6:00pm via Zoom.
19. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:00 pm. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by P. Taylor. Motion
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