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Summary of Minutes
May 17, 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, Liston, Knoche, Sovers, Lehmann, Fleagle, Ford, Nagle-Gamm. USG: Miglin,
Zeimet.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Karen Greenleaf and Temple Hiatt, on behalf of Moms Demand Action, accepting
2.b. National Police Week
Dustin Liston, Iowa City Police Chief, 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: May 3
3.b. Formal Summary of Minutes: May 3
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: April 7
4.b. Civil Service Commission: May 5
4.c. Climate Action Commission: April 4
4.d. Community Police Review Board: April 12
4.e. Community Police Review Board: April 20
4.f. Library Board of Trustees: March 24
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - New
1. Class C Liquor License for Peppercorn Food Company, LLC, dba
Peppercorn Food Company, 26 E. Market St.
5.b. Liquor License- Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Mexico Lindo II, Inc., dba Mexico Lindo
Grill & Cantina, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.
2. Outdoor Service Area for Mexico Lindo II, Inc., dba Mexico Lindo
Grill & Cantina, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.
3. Class C Liquor License for Weekes-Van Eck Post#3949 Veterans
of Foreign Wars, dba Weekes-Van Eck Post#3949 Veterans of
Foreign Wars,609 Highway 6 E.
4. Class E Liquor License for Walgreen Co., dba Walgreens#5077,
2214 Muscatine Ave.
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5. Class C Liquor License for GFP Inc., dba Wig and Pen Pizza Pub,
1220 Highway 6 W.
6. Outdoor Service Area for GFP Inc., dba Wig and Pen Pizza Pub,
1220 Highway 6 W.
7. Class C Liquor License for The Bandits, L.L.C., dba Perez Family
Tacos, 630 Iowa Ave.
8. Class C Beer Permit for El Paso Tienda y Taqueria Inc., dba El
Paso the Mexican Store, 609 Hollywood Blvd.
9. Class C Liquor License for El Ranchero Inc., dba El Ranchero Inc.,
21 Sturgis Corner Dr.
10. Class C Liquor License for Christian Retirement Services, Inc., dba
Oaknoll Retirement Residence, 735 George St.
11. Class C Liquor License for Quzer Inc., dba Shakespeare's, 819 1st
Ave.
12. Outdoor Service Area for Quzer Inc., dba Shakespeare's, 819 1st
Ave.
13. Class C Liquor License for Pershell Corporation, dba Colonial
Lanes, 2253 Highway 218 S.
14. Class E Liquor License for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's
Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market St.
15. Special Class C Liquor License for Alternative Sport Enterprises
LLC, dba Hatchet Jack's, 101 Highway 1 W.
5.c. Outdoor Service Area— New
1. Outdoor Service Area for FilmScene, dba FilmScene, 404 E.
College St.
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of$8,555,586.70 for the
period of March 1 through March 31, 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 Amending and Adopting FY2022 Inter-fund Transfers.
(Resolution 22-123)
6.c. Resolution Authorizing and Providing For The Issuance Of$10,255,000
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022, And Levying A Tax To Pay Said
Bonds; Approval Of The Tax Exemption Certificate And Continuing
Disclosure Certificate. (Resolution 22-124)
6.d. Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer
Agent, Approving the Paying Agent and Bond Registrar and Transfer
Agent Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of the Agreement.
(Resolution 22-125)
6.e. Resolution authorizing an updated agreement between the City of Iowa
City and the Iowa City Association of Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF
Local #610 to be effective through June 30, 2024. (Resolution 22-126)
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6.1. Resolution approving agreement between the City of Iowa City, Iowa and
Big Grove Iowa City, L.L.C. for a grant to capture carbon dioxide.
(Resolution 22-127)
6.g. Resolution authorizing the procurement of fuel for the City of Iowa City.
(Resolution 22-128)
6.h. Resolution Approving the Iowa City Transit Title VI and Limited English
Proficiency Plan. (Resolution 22-129)
6.i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the
FY2023 agreement between the City of Iowa City and the City of University
Heights for the provision of transit service within the corporate limits of
University Heights. (Resolution 22-130)
6.j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the Parking Agreement for
Registered Guests Dubuque Street Parking Garage Graduate Hotel and
for the City Manager to negotiate and execute future amendments to the
number of parking permits. (Resolution 22-131)
6.k. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the North Westminster
Storm Sewer Improvements Project. (Resolution 22-132)
6.1. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Wetherby Park
Sidewalk and Driveway Project. (Resolution 22-133)
6.m. Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to sign Change Order#07 to
the contract between Metro Pavers, Inc. and the City of Iowa City for
extra work on the Melrose Avenue/ IWV Road Improvement Project
[STP-U-3715(668)--70-52]. (Resolution 22-134)
6.n. 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. of Madison, WI to provide
engineering consultant services for the Collector Well #2 Cleaning and
Upgrading Project. (Resolution 22-135)
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Motion setting a public hearing for June 6, 2022 for a rezoning of
approximately 4.7 acres to Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone. (REZ22-
0005)
7.b. Motion setting a public hearing for June 6, 2022 to consider an ordinance
amending Title 14, Zoning Code to clarify requirements and ensure
compliance with changes to State law. (REZ22-0004)
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7.c. Resolution setting a public hearing on June 6, 2022 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Gilbert Street Pavement
Repair—CRANDIC Railroad Crossing 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 22-136)
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3-7. Moved by P. Taylor,
seconded by J. Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 7 PM]
The following individuals appeared: Brandon Ross, Angie Jordan, Royceann Porter,
Dan Kauble, Noah Petersen, Phil Ricks, Annie Tucker, and Taylor Kohn.
9. Planning and Zoning Matters
9.a. Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code to allow private basic utility uses in P-
1 zones, to standardize the public zone section, and to amend basic utility
approval criteria. (REZ22-0002)
A public hearing was held. Associate Planner Lehmann presented a power point.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by J. Weiner.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.b. Ordinance to amend Title 14 Zoning regarding drinking establishments. (REZ22-
0007)
A public hearing was held. Associate Planner Lehmann presented a power point.
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided
additional information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by M. Alter. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.c. Resolution approving the preliminary plat and sensitive areas plan of the Sandhi!!
Estates —Part Five Subdivision, Iowa City, Iowa.
Associate Planner Lehmann presented a power point. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-137. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by L. Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Resolution amending the current budget for Fiscal Year ending June 2022.
A public hearing was held. Assistant Finance Director Fleagle presented a power
point. Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided
additional information.
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Motion to approve Resolution 22-138. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by J.
Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. 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". (Pass &Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 22-4879. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by
M. Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Council Appointments
12.a. Airport Commission -Two vacancies to fill four year terms, July 1, 2022 -
June 30, 2026. (Term expires for Judy Pfohl, Warren Bishop)
Appoint Judith Pfohl and Warren Bishop.
12.b. Board of Appeals - One vacancy to fill a five-year term. January 1, 2022 -
December 31, 2026. (Term expired for Scott McDonough).
Appoint Thomas McInerney.
12.c. Historic Preservation Commission (At-Largej- One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2022 -June 30, 2025. (Term expires for Jordan
Sellergren).
Appoint Jordan Sellergren.
12.d. Historic Preservation Commission (Brown St.) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2022 -June 30, 2025. (Term expires for Sharon
DeGraw).
Appoint Christina Welu-Reynolds.
12.e. Historic Preservation Commission (Summit St.) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term. July 1, 2022 -June 30 - 2025. (Term expires for Cecile Kuenzil)
Appoint Nicole Villanueva.
12.f. Housing & Community Development Commission -Three vacancies to
fill three-year terms, July 1, 2022 -June 30, 2025. (Terms expire for
Maryann Dennis, Matt Drabek, Peter Nkumu)
Appoint Maryann Dennis, Jennifer Haylett, Zachary Slocum.
12.g. One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment-June 30,
2027. (Daniel Keranen resigned).
Appoint John Raeburn.
12.h. Planning &Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill a five-year term.
(Term expires for Phoebe Martin)
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Appoint Maggie Elliott.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Motion to appoint nominees.
Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by P. Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. 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.
Climate Action Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term.
Upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Megan Hill resigned).
Correspondence included in council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Upon
appointment - December 31, 2023. (Tony Sivanthaphanith resigned).
Correspondence included in council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
Parks & Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term.
Upon appointment - December 31, 2025. (Michelle Wiegand resigned).
Correspondence included in council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
Motion to accept correspondence from Megan Hill, Tony Sivanthaphanith, and
Michelle Wiegand. Moved by L. Bergus. seconded by P. Taylor. Motion Passed. (7
Ayes)
14. 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 an unexpired term, upon
appointment - April 7, 2025. (Melissa Jensen resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment - December 31, 2024 (Victoria "Susan"
Carroll resigned).
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday. June 14, 2022.
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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)
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. Upon appointment - June 30, 2022. (Lyndi Kiple 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)
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.
15. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
16. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager's Office
City Manager Fruin announced that there would no longer be a ribbon cutting
at the Public Works Open House on Saturday, May 21st. Mayor Teague noted
there would be City Council Listening posts throughout the day.
b. City Attorney
c. City Clerk
17. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:45pm. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by J. Weiner. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
BrileTeague, Mayor jar-
Kelli K. Fruehling, C y Clerk
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Item Number: 3.a.
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Work Session Minutes: May 3
Date: May 10, 2022
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, May 3, 2022 – 4:00 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner
Staff: Fruin, Jones, Kilburg, Goers, Fruehling, Davies, Fleagle, Knoche, Havel, Sovers,
Hightshoe, Bowers, Seydell-Johnson, Nagle-Gamm, Ford
USG: Van Heukelom, Miglin
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk’s Office and the City website.)
Discuss HRC Recommendation for Additional Social Justice Racial Equity (SJRE) Grant Awards
Mayor Teague welcomed everyone and recognized the Human Rights Commission (HRC) members
present along with commission staff. City Manager Fruin provided a recap from the April 19th City
Council approval and background of funding requests. The HRC recommended to expand the budget
for the grant program from $75k to $150k. City Manager Fruin noted City Council had approved the
FY23 budget that included the HRC Grant funding of $100k. Councilors discussed whether or not to
supplement this year’s funding to award a few more applications. City Manager Fruin mentioned the
ability to use Black Lives Matter (BLM) funds for the SJRE grant awards. Individual Council members
expressed their views. City Attorney Goers provided additional information on the funding timeline.
Equity Director Bowers answered questions from Council regarding the application pool and distribution
process.
Action: Staff will ask the Human Rights Commission to consider additional SJRE grant
recommendations to Council with a supplemental $25k in funding. The extra funding will come from the
$1 million BLM funds set aside that Council created in 2020.
Discuss Process for Handling ARPA Funding Requests
City Manager Fruin gave Council an overview of the 5/3 late handout (IP Summary of ARPA Funding
Priorities and Funding Commitments as of May 2, 2022). Council held discussions on ARPA funding
priorities, expenditure deadlines, handling ARPA requests, non-profit emergency request allocation
process, affordable housing initiatives/partnerships, residential climate action initiatives and workforce
development regarding childcare. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will prepare the following:
An agreement to fully fund the CWJ wage theft proposal. The agreement will be presented for
formal Council consideration in June.
A memo to Council outlining a recommended process to distribute COVID recovery grant funds
to Iowa City based non-profits totaling $500k from the City’s ARPA allocation.
Staff will check with the County and other larger cities in Johnson County to see if there is interest in a
county-wide non-profit needs assessment. If not, staff will report back to Council with a recommended
process for distributing ARPA dollars for capacity building capital projects to our non-profit sector.
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Staff will also work with the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem to schedule a work session presentation from
the local childcare collation and ask them to offer recommendations for potential use of City ARPA
funds.
Clarification of Agenda items
Mayor Pro Tem Alter requested time to welcome the new University of Iowa Student Government
(USG) on the Consent Calendar. Councilor Weiner noted she wanted to comment on item 6.d Energy
Efficiency Grant and its significance.
Information Packet Discussion [April 21, April 28]
April 21
1. (IP1: Council Tentative Meeting Schedule). Mayor Teague requested volunteers for the
City Council Listening Post on May 21 at the Public Works Open House.
Action: Mayor Pro Tem Alter, Ma yor Teague and Councilor Weiner will participate and
will coordinate a time to be present during the event.
2. (IP5: Press Release: Change of date: City’s Electric Bus Bash on May 6) Councilor
Weiner confirmed that the Electric Bus Bash would be held in the Chauncy Swan
parking ramp.
April 28
1. (IP5: Memo from Neighborhood & Development Services Director: Affordable Housing
Action Plan) Councilor Harmsen extended a thank you to those working on the
Affordable Housing Action Plan.
2. (IP6: Press Release: Johnson County Direct Assistance Program application process
open through May 23, 2022) Councilor Bergus highlighted the application process and
encouraged people to submit their applications.
University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates
Miglin, USG Alternate Liaison and Van Heukelom, USG Liaison presented USG updates. Mayor
Teague presented a certificate to outgoing USG Liaison Van Heukelom.
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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F ormal S ummary of Minutes: May 3
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Summary of Minutes
May 3, 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, Sovers, Van Dyke, Dumachi, Harland, Lyon, Davies, Fleagle, Ford,
Nagle-Gamm. USG: Miglin.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Asian American and Pacific
Islander Day Against Bullying
Mark Pries, Human Rights Commissioner, accepting.
2.b. Bicycle Month and Bike to Work Week
Eria Sabiiti, Bike Iowa City, accepting.
2.c. Jewish American Heritage Month
Mark Pries, Human Rights Commissioner, accepting.
2.d. National Public Works Week
Ron Knoche, Public Works Director, 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: April 19
3.b. Special Formal (Executive Session) Summary of Minutes: April 19
3.c. Formal Summary of Minutes: April 19
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Airport Commission: February 10
4.b. Airport Commission: March 10
4.c. Board of Adjustment: March 9
4.d. Human Rights Commission: March 29
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License — New
1. Special Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Downtown Self
Supported Municipal Improve, dba Iowa City Downtown District,
200 Block N. Linn St.
2. Class B Beer Permit for Summer of the Arts, Inc., dba Iowa Arts
Festival, 9 S. Clinton St.
3. Class B Beer Permit for Summer of the Arts, Inc., dba Iowa City
Jazz Festival, 9 S. Clinton St.
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4. Class B Beer Permit for Summer of the Arts, Inc., dba Soul & Blues
Festival, 9 S. Clinton St.
5.b. Liquor License — Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Iowa Hickory LLC, dba Mosley's, 525 S.
Gilbert St.
2. Outdoor Service Area for Iowa Hickory LLC, dba Mosely's, 525 S.
Gilbert St.
3. Class C Liquor License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, The, 6
S. Dubuque St.
4. Class C Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society, dba New
Pioneer Food Co-op, 22 S. Van Buren St.
5. Class C Liquor License for Ramen Belly, LLC., dba Ramen Belly,
1010 Martin St.
6. Class C Liquor License for Tun Restaurant, LLC., dba Sumo Sushi
& Bar, 122 E. Washington St.
7. Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City maid -Rite Inc., dba Burger Haul,
112 E. College St.
8. Outdoor Service Area for Etre Plaza Towers Restaurant LLC, dba
Formosa, 221 E. College St.
9. Outdoor Service Area for Tiki Tacos, LLC, dba Tiki Tacos 'n Burgers 'n
Wings, 119 E. Washington St.
10. Outdoor Service Area for Iowa Avenue LLC, dba Saint Burch Tavern, 127
Iowa Ave.
11. Outdoor Service Area for Graduate Iowa City Lessee LLC, dba Graduate
Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.
12. Outdoor Service Area for Brixco., LLC., dba Brix, 209 N. Linn St.
13. Class C Liquor License for GFP Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220
Highway 6 W.
14. Outdoor Service Area for GFP Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220
Highway 6 W.
15. Class E Liquor License for Walgreen Co., dba Walgreens #5077, 2214
Muscatine Ave.
16. Class E Liquor License for Iowa CVS Pharmacy, LLC, dba CVS/Pharmacy
#8547, 2425 Muscatine Ave.
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Motion approving the appointment of Ellie Miglin as the City Council
Liaison and Keaton Zeimet as the Alternate City Council Liaison from the
Iowa Undergraduate Student Government (USG) to the City Council
until May 1, 2023.
6.b. Resolution approving an agreement with Summer of the Arts, Inc. to
allow the sale, consumption, and possession of beer and wine on City
streets during Arts Fest, Jazz Fest, and Soul Fest. (Resolution 22-108)
6.c. Resolution approving an agreement with Iowa City Downtown District
to allow for the consumption and possession of beer and wine on a
portion of the 200 block of N. Linn Street. (Resolution 22-109)
6.d. Resolution approving a Commercial Energy Efficiency Improvement
grant agreement by and between Lasansky Corporation and the City of
Iowa City. (Resolution 22-110)
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6.e. Resolution authorizing the procurement of trees and tree planting
services for the City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department.
(Resolution 22-111)
6.f. Resolution accepting the work for the sanitary sewer relocation at 1907
Keokuk Street, and declaring public improvements open for public
access and use. (Resolution 22-112)
6.g. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Asphalt
Resurfacing 2022 Project. (Resolution 22-113)
6.h. Resolution amending Resolution Nos. 22-53 and 22-54 to correct
scrivener's errors. (Resolution 22-114)
6.i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the
FY23 28E Agreement between the City of Iowa City and Johnson
County for the Mobility Coordinator position. (Resolution 22-115)
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Motion setting a public hearing for May 17 to consider an ordinance
amending Title 14, Zoning Code to allow private basic utility uses in P-1
zones, to standardize the public zone section, and to amend basic utility
approval criteria. (REZ22-0002)
7.b. Motion setting a public hearing for May 17, 2022 to consider an
amendment to Title 14, Zoning related to drinking establishments.
(REZ22-0007)
7.c. Resolution setting public hearing on amending the FY2022 Operating
Budget. (Resolution 22-116)
End of Consent Calendar •
The following individuals appeared: Brandon Ross (continued comments during item
8 - community comment). Mayor Pro Tem Alter regarding item 6.a congratulated and
thanked current and former USG liaisons. Councilor Weiner regarding item 6.d, noting
the grant agreement allowing for energy efficiency upgrades.
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3 - 7. 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: Brandon Ross; Mazahir Salih - Executive Director
Center for Worker Justice, KaiIle Simmons - Community Organizer Center for Worker
Justice, Greg Hearns - Vice President Center for Worker Justice, Shel Stromquist -
Chair of Finance Committee Center for Worker Justice presented a power point; Noah
Petersen.
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Regular Formal Agenda
9. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the 2022 Water Pavement Patching 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 Van Dyke presented a power point.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-117. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the 2022 Rochester Avenue Reconstruction from Ralston Creek to N First
Avenue Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for
receipt of bids.
A public hearing was held. Senior Engineer Harland presented a power point. The
following individual appeared: Noah Petersen. City Engineer Havel provided additional
information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-118. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Eastwood Drive and South Lawn Drive Intersection Improvement
Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing
City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
A public hearing was held. Senior Engineer Dumachi presented a power point. The
following individual appeared: Noah Petersen.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-119. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by M. Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Iowa Department of
Transportation for FY2023 Iowa Department of Transportation State Transit
Assistance and Federal Transit Administration funding.
A public hearing was held. Transportation Director Nagle-Gamm presented information.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-120. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by L. Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. 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". (Second Consideration)
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by S.
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
May 3, 2022
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14. Resolution directing sale of $10,255,000 (subject to adjustment per terms of
offering) General Obligation Bond, Series 2022.
Finance Director Davies introduced Maggie Burger from Speer Financial. Burger presented
information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-121. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by J.
Weiner. 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.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-122. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by L.
Bergus. 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.
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment - December 31, 2024 (Victoria "Susan"
Carroll resigned). Correspondence included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
Motion to accept correspondence from Victoria "Susan" Carroll. Moved by P.
Taylor, seconded by M. Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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.
May 3, 2022
Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - April 7, 2025. (Melissa Jensen resigned).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
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)
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May 3, 2022
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)
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.
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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's Office — no updates
b. City Attorney — no updates
c. City Clerk — no updates
20. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:19 pm. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by J. Weiner. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
Kellie K..,Fruehling,
Cit Clerk
May 3, 2022
e Teague, Mayor
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