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Summary of Minutes
June 21, 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, Goers, Fruehling,
Havel, Sovers, Welter, Ford, Kubly, Seydell-Johnson. USG: Zeimet.
1. Call to Order
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 2 —7)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
2. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
2.a. Work Session Minutes: May 18 (Strategic Planning Session)
2.b. Work Session Minutes: June 6
2.c. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: June 6
3. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
3.a. Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: May 19
3.b. Board of Adjustment: April 13
3.c. Climate Action Commission: May 2
3.d. Community Police Review Board: May 10 [See Recommendation]
3.e. Planning & Zoning Commission: May 18 [See Recommendation]
3.f. Public Art Advisory Committee: May 5
4. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
4.a. Liquor License— Renewals
1. Class E Liquor License for Casey's Marketing Company dba
Casey's General Store #2781, 1410 Willow Creek Dr.
2. Class C Liquor License for Jimmy Jack Mac, Inc., dba Basta, 121
Iowa Ave.
3. Class E Liquor License for Linn Food LLC, dba Hawkeye Smoke
and Liquor, 108 E. College St.
4. Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Aerie No 695 Fraternal Order
of Eagles In, dba Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695,
225 Hwy 1.
5. Class C Liquor License for Dublin Underground Inc., dba Dublin
Underground, The, 5 S. Dubuque St.
6. Class C Liquor License for Big Grove Iowa City LLC, dba Big
Grove Brewery & Tap Room, 1225 S. Gilbert St.
7. Outdoor Service Area for Big Grove Iowa City LLC, dba Big Grove
Brewery & Tap Room, 1225 S. Gilbert St.
8. Outdoor Service Area For 2-Tone, Inc., dba Bluebird Diner, 330
Market St.
9. Outdoor Service Area for Immerfall Investments, LLC, dba Donnelly's, 110
E. College St.
10. Outdoor Service Area for Silver Asklof L.L.C., dba nodo Downtown, 5 S.
Dubuque St.
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11. Outdoor Service Area for PC Iowa City, LLC, dba The Stuffed
Olive, 121 E. College St.
12. Class C Liquor License for Caffrey IC, Inc., dba Iowa City Fieldhouse, 118
S. Dubuque St.
13. Class E Liquor License for Target Corporation, dba Target Store T-
3374, 113 E. Washington St.
14. Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Drugstore, 310
N. 1st Ave.
15. Class C Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Market Cafe,
812 S.1 st Ave.
4.b. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permits (see attached) (Resolution 22-157)
5. Resolutions and Motions
5.a. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of$14,041,183.76 for the period
of April 1 through April 30, 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.
5.b. Resolution authorizing the procurement of Uniforms and Facility
Services Products for the City of Iowa City. (Resolution 22-158)
5.c. Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) new Paint Striping
Truck. (Resolution 22-159)
6. Setting Public Hearings
6.a. Motion setting a public hearing for July 12 to consider an ordinance
amending Title 14, Zoning of the Iowa City Code to clarify code language
related to historic preservation. (REZ22-0009)
7. Correspondence
7.a. Competitive Quotation Memo
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 2 - 7. Moved by J. Weiner,
seconded by L. Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Harmsen.
8. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 7 PM]
The following individuals appeared: Amy Kretlowski, Dr. Ramon Lim, Jerry Protheroe,
Anne Stapleton, Tom Casavant, George Tresnak, Susan Mellecker, Linda Merlino, Hal
Ide, Brad Gilchrist, Dan Katalinich, Mark Cannon, Marjie Caruth, Lillian Hannon, Judie
Hermsen, Mandi Kowal, Mary Hoefer.
9. Planning and Zoning Matters
9.a Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 4.7 acres of
property located south of Lehman Ave & west of the Sycamore
Greenway, from Interim Development— Multi Family Residential
(ID-RM) to Neighborhood Public (P-1). (REZ22-0005). (Second
Consideration)
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Harmsen.
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9.b Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Title 15, Subdivision
Code, and Title 18, Site Plan Review, of the Iowa City Code to
clarify requirements and ensure compliance with changes to state
law. (REZ22-0004) (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Harmsen.
Motion to pass & adopt Ordinance 22-4882. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Harmsen.
Regular Formal Agenda
10. Resolution approving plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Highway 6 Trail (from Fairmeadows Boulevard to Heinz
Road) 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 Welter presented a power point. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-160. Moved by M. Alter, seconded by L. Bergus.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Harmsen.
11. Resolution authorizing conveyance of Lot 3 and a portion of Outlot B in Iowa
City Industrial Campus Iowa to Interstate Railroad, LLC.
A public hearing was held. Economic Development Coordinator Ford presented a power
point. The following individual appeared: Tom Banta, Iowa City Area Development Group
(ICAD). Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-161. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by J. Weiner.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Harmsen.
12. Resolution adopting Iowa City's FY23 Annual Action Plan which is a sub-part
of Iowa City's 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan (City Steps 2025).
Neighborhood Development Services Coordinator Kubly presented a power point.
Individual Council members expressed their views. Kubly and City Manager Fruin provided
additional information.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-162. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by M. Alter.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Harmsen.
13. Resolution allocating human services Aid to Agencies funding for Fiscal Year
2023, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023.
Neighborhood Development Services Coordinator Kubly presented a power point. The
following individual appeared: Marguerite Oetting, Healthy Kids School-based Health Clinics.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
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Motion to approve Resolution 22-163. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by L.
Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Harmsen.
14. Resolution approving Amendment#2 to the Iowa City Consolidated Plan for
Fiscal Years 2021-2025 (City Steps 2025).
Neighborhood Development Services Coordinator Kubly presented a power point. The
following individual appeared: Karen Fox. Individual Council members expressed their
views. City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-164. Moved by M. Alter, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Harmsen.
15. Resolution adopting an assessment schedule of court ordered nuisance
abatement 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 22-165. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by L.
Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Harmsen.
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.
Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective
upon appointment- December 31, 2023.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 26, 2022.
Mayor Teague and Council comments regarding the recent passing of Amy Pretorius.
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.
Climate Action Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment - December 31, 2023 (Megan Hill resigned).
Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective
upon appointment - December 31, 2023 (Tony Sivanthaphanith resigned).
Parks & Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment - December 31, 2025 (Michelle Wiegand
resigned).
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 5, 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, effective 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 (Art or Design Professional) - One
vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment -
December 31, 2022 (Nancy Purington resigned).
Public Art Advisory Committee (Art or Design Professional) - One
vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment -
December 31, 2023 (Jan Finlayson resigned).
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment - December 31, 2024 (Victoria "Susan"
Carroll 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's Office— no report
b. City Attorney — no report
c. City Clerk — no report
20. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:29 pm. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by L. Bergus. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Harmsen.
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Work Session Minutes: May 18 (Strategic Planning Session)
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Date: June 8, 2022
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, May 18, 2022, 9:30 AM, Eastside Recycling Center
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner
UISG: None
Staff: Fruin, Jones, Kilburg, Goers, Fruehling
Audio is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.
Development of the FY23-28 City of Iowa City Strategic Plan with facilitation services
provided by the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG)
Executive Director, Karen Kurt and Senior Planner/Economic Development Specialist, Adam
Bentley from the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) presented a power point
and facilitated the strategic planning work session by starting Councilors off an introduction
exercise to learn more about one another.
City Council members spent time on a personal "brainstorm" of possible action steps based on
the strategic priorities currently identified. Breakout groups discussed vision and strategy and
facilitators collected ideas for action steps at the end of the session.
1. Values Deep Dive: Partnerships and Engagement
> Easy open and frequent communication
> Joint events
> Inclusive problem solving (including UI, non -profits, neighborhoods, mental health,
etc.)
> Sharing of resources (tools, funding, etc.)
> Support of new agencies
> Social places for engagement
Metrics
> Number of agreements and contracts between entities
➢ Regional cooperation efforts (ie. Trails)
➢ Increase in horizontal murals
> Consider the NEST model
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2. Values Deep Dive: Social Justice and Racial Equity
> Blended diversity -all people are treated equally
> DEI efforts are woven into planning, decision making, and execution
➢ Fewer instances of racism across the board including in businesses, schools, city
government, healthcare, housing.
> City government looks more like the community
➢ Increased opportunities for all people
➢ Increased level of engagement among all demographics
Metrics
➢ Additional testimonials identifying that experiences are improving
➢ Blended events to highlight/create inclusion rather than highlight and
create diverse events
> Reduction in angry comments and frustration in disenfranchised
communities
> Increase in satisfaction amongst the community
> Representation in leadership in all sectors
3. Values Deep Dive: Climate Action
> Planed for resiliency and deep resiliency (be aware of increase likelihood of climate
calamity)
> Reduced carbon footprint
> Reduced pollution
> More recycling and re -use
> Greening of buildings
> Added solar panels on all building types
> Use of electric bikes and transportation
> Lawn alternatives
> Increase in non-profit involvement in this area
> Increase in individuals getting involved
> Continue climate action goals
> Consider climate change in growth patterns of the city
> Acknowledge work of climate action office
Metrics
> Regulatory framework -preplanning
> Water quality
> Increase insulation
> Change in lighting used
> Tree canopy/vegetative carbon capture
> Reduction of heat islands
> Electrification of lawn/snow tools
➢ Electronification of mobility
> Greater harvest and sale of local food
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4. Strategy: Economy
➢ Successful business attractions and retentions
➢ Increasing diverse tax base
➢ Additional manufacturing
➢ Increased personal time
➢ Higher spending in Iowa City businesses
➢ Citizens spending 30% or less on housing to support local businesses
➢ Community has sufficient and distributed childcare resources
➢ People spend locally and source locally
Strategies
➢ Attract workers and businesses by promoting the things that make Iowa City
great
➢ Attract all demographics of individuals (eg. Elderly)
➢ Leverage specific talent, skills, and abilities found only in Iowa City
➢ Attract workforce
➢ Promote healthy businesses throughout Iowa City
➢ Foster minority owned and female owned business
Metrics
➢ Median Income
➢ Reduction in FRL
➢ Diversity of job opportunities
➢ Increase in startups
➢ Social service numbers (people being assisted/needing services)
Action Steps
➢ Leverage community colleges for skills and apprenticeship
➢ Cost of development framework to guide decisions on how to best
accommodate it (development)
➢ Collaboration between the Eastern Iowa Airport and Iowa City
➢ Approve voluntary annexations
➢ Support immigrant/refugee/neighborhood childcare training
➢ Better minority representation on business boards (ICAD, ICBAP)
➢ Restaurant grade kitchen on the South side or East side for catering
and commercial use (training)
➢ BIPOC revolving loan fund
➢ Identify the needs of our city and partner to bring projects to our
community
➢ Focus on using TIF for small developers
➢ Review codes/regs that's been identified as barriers for businesses
including developers
➢ Increase staff for economic development or partnership
enhancements
➢ With intention, look at adding space and zoning for development
➢ City continue to seek state and federal opportunities
➢ Advertise and aggressively assist interested parties for childcare
spaces
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➢ Increase technical assistance staff to help community with grants and
business assistance
> Lobby for financial incentives for persons to be childcare providers
➢ Work closely with ICAD to promote Iowa City nationally as a place to
have a business
> Support the ICCSD program to teach students at senior year entry
into building trades
➢ Promote and protect that which makes Iowa City unique and attractive
5. Strategy: Housing
➢ Safe, comfortable, affordable, housing options for all people throughout Iowa City
> More Units, More Supply, across more prices
> Permanent Affordability
> Protect Housing from vulture capitalists/Hedge Funds
> Developer Buy -In
> Retrofit current housing to accommodate things like environment preservation
Strategies
> Create Economic Incentives to various ends (affordability, sizing, types)
> Consider land use revisions(zoning, site development, stats)
> "Blended Diversity," integrated housing types (missing middle)
> Buy Property for public housing, mobile home parks -Explore Funding
options for affordable housing
> Prioritize Infill Development
> Expand rent to own (maybe similar to the UniverCity program)
> Explore alternative housing options (small homes, less vulnerable
MHC's etc...)
> Partner with non -profits
> Reach out to developers and smart co-ops
Metrics
> # of units
> Vacancy rate
> Annexations for opportunities to grow
Action Steps
> Infill development with the co-op housing model
> Infill development with a community of tiny homes
➢ DIY Clinics
➢ Co-ops (ex. UI students live with older citizens in exchange for
shoveling, mowing)
➢ More zero lot lines
➢ Housing with no or limited parking in the central district
> Reduce Setbacks
> Duplexes etc. by right carefully crafted
➢ Enhance partnerships with for profit developers
➢ Assess financial supports for small developers
> Increase 1 -bedroom shared housing (SROs)
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➢ Increase one -bedroom units
> Increase Tiny homes
> Increase 3D printed homes
➢ Increase manufactured and pre -fab homes
➢ Meet with public and targeted developers to discuss affordability and
values
> Assess current support/need of temporary housing support
➢ Discourage/block bad faith and predatory investors
> Protect residents from bad faith and predatory investors
> Roundtable/Focus group with developers
➢ Gap housing rentals
➢ Expand SD homeownership model to core neighborhoods
> With intention, look at adding space for zoning for development
> Preplan criteria and intention for using bonding/borrowing for major
affordable housing opportunities
> ADU templates and marketing options
> Have student housing discussions with UI
> Provide funding for JCHTF
> Organize "good" landlords
> Continue eviction prevention support
> Shelter as a service
> Develop form -based code for Northside Neighborhood
> Urban revitalization areas (residential tax abatement for legacy
neighborhoods)
> Landlord/tenant meetings aimed at educating and communicating
6. Strategy: Mobility
> Easy, safe, comfortable, interesting, access to destinations for all people, year-
round, in multiple modes
Strategies
> Encourage multiple modes of transportation
> Improve winter walkway maintenance
> Enhance bike lane safety and comfort (wayfinding, separated lanes)
> Promote engagement with surroundings while moving (public art,
lingering spaces)
> Cooperate regionally for transportation
> Improve traffic safety (ie self-regulating streets)
> Reduce need for law enforcement traffic stops
➢ Expand public transit (vouchers, routes, days/times, modes)
Metrics
Action Steps
➢ Clear snow piles at sidewalk corners in high priority pedestrian areas, bus
stops, and bike lanes
> Burlington Street Road Diet in downtown after evening commute
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➢ Revert Dodge and Governor to 2 -way street
> Seek grants for bus rapid transit/rail (CRANDIC)
> Work toward regional transit
➢ Consider a voucher program for taxicabs during off service or off route
transit
> Consider more bike pathways separate from city streets
> Car and bike shares/scooters
➢ Build on plans for bike share program (electric and regular)
> Protect bike lanes
> Bike share rentals at key points in the city
➢ Permanent charging stations (phones, bikes, cars)
➢ Separate bike lanes using flexible bollards
> Incentives to buy/use e -bikes
> Electric bike incentive program
> Assess feasibility of converting conventional buffered bikes laned to
protected
7. Strategy: Neighborhoods
> Diverse, compact, mixed use, walkable neighborhoods with leafy streets, great
parks, and schools (the 15 -minute city)
Strategies
> Develop more diverse housing types and affordability
> Create the built environment that supports the social city
> Regulate form
> Promote opportunities for social gathering spaces
> Identify needs for infill in the tree canopy
> Leverage partnerships (social services, non -profits)
> Encourage mixed use (incentives for neighborhood commercial)
> Ensure safe, comfortable, useful, and interesting streets (incl.
sidewalks)
Metrics
Action Steps
> Relax neighborhood commercial limitations
> Form based code tutorials/templates
> Town Halls throughout Iowa City (3 a year in every district)
➢ Promote work of/help connect neighborhood associations
> Multi -use public space that can convert to accommodate large
gatherings {300-600}
➢ Revise Chicken Ordinance and remove neighbor approval
requirement
> Equitable distribution of high-quality destination parks/public spaces
within easy walk/bike
> Annual review of community garden program
> Neighborhood park maintenance, improvements, and enhancements
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➢ Use form -based code for broader mixed use to reduce food and retail
deserts
> Put parks in areas they don't exist
➢ Blended events aimed at multiple groups
➢ Initiate block parties
> Increase or add pet stations throughout neighborhoods
> Council/ICSSD Collaboration-Townhalls for Jr./Sr High
➢ New NCJC Community Center
> Collaborate with Schools for more public uses of their facilities
> Allow urban food production
➢ Northside form -based code
➢ Mini library branches
> Encourage neighborhood association centers for community
involvement
> Add community bulletin boards(maybe virtual, too)
8. Strategy: Safety and Wellbeing
> All people have freedom of movement without fear
> Self -regulated infrastructure with flow
> Facilities and places for social engagement and play
> Healthy homes and rentals
> Access and resources to mental health
> Well child/Early Childcare
> Resources for the unhoused
> Resiliency to emergency events (natural disaster, etc)
Strategies
> Ensure that services are keeping up with growth
> Improve and/or expand emergency services
> Create/Increase ADA compliance
> Collaborate across neighborhoods and UI Corridor
Metrics
> Community feedback and testimonials that affirm better feeling and
safety
> Reduction in 911 calls/racial disparity
> Fewer crime and fires
> Use public health data metrics and neighborhood surveys
Action Steps
➢ Build on the relationship with the College of nursing to foster healthy homes
throughout Iowa City
> Community violence intervention
> Fund childcare navigator of 4C's
➢ Continue support for local food hub
➢ Add fun patrol/mobile community resources
> Identify calls for service unarmed response
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➢ Add listening posts throughout the city
➢ Expand fire department recruiting radius
➢ Regional and local roundtable and partnership on community violence
➢ Partner with Moms Demand Action
➢ Build out Fire Department capacity in stations and fire fighters
➢ Continue to expand public safety creative solutions (eg. Mobile crisis,
988)
➢ Encourage more community garden sites
➢ Continue and expand efforts to reduce disproportionate outcomes in
policing
➢ Add neighborhood nests (micro -hubs for kids/teens)
➢ Speak loudly and often of deadly impact and danger of ever more lax
gun laws
➢ Staff support for TRC work
➢ Letters instead of traffic stops for minor transactions
➢ Mobile clinics with UIHC
➢ Promote 988 and mobile crisis integration into 911
Staff will be discussing the Council's refinement of the priorities and how to advance those
objectives for the next five years.
Meeting adjourned at 3:50 PM.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
4111' 7741* MEMORANDUM
Date: June 8, 2022
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 6, 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, Hightshoe, Knoche, Havel, Sovers
USG: Miglin, Zeimet
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Annual Presentation from Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD)
Mayor Teague introduced Kate Moreland & Austin Corns with ICAD. Moreland presented a PowerPoint
presentation which discussed the following:
➢ Who We Are
➢ Overall Business Retention Visits — Strengths
➢ Overall Business Retention Visits — Threats
➢ 2021 Synchronist Comparisons
➢ Infrastructure Needs
➢ Synchronist Update 2022
➢ Target Industries
➢ Project life
➢ Entrepreneurship
➢ Workforce Development
➢ Inclusive ICR DEI Index
➢ Inclusive Economic Development Plan for Johnson County — Outreach Results
Highlights
➢ Other ICAD Activities
➢ ICAD FY22-FY24 Business Development KPI
➢ Iowa EdTech Collaborative
➢ Better Together 2030 Project objectives Vision
Individual council members express their views.
Presentation of the 2022 Affordable Housing Action Plan
NDS Director Hightshoe presented a PowerPoint for the 2022 Affordable Housing Action Plan which
covered the following:
➢ Affordable Housing Steering Committee Members
➢ Timeline
➢ Definition of Affordable Housing
➢ Major takeaways
➢ Lack of Supply of Platted Residential Lots
➢ Recommendations provided based on three categories (29 total)
➢ Recommendations for existing policies and programs (11)
➢ Recommendations and Required Actions for Development Regulations (8)
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Further discussion on if additional funds are allocated, recommendations based on household income
and next steps. Individual council members express their views.
Action: Staff will work within the framework of the City Council's forthcoming strategic plan to prioritize
recommendations from the Affordable Housing Plan and the ongoing housing policy collaboration grant
with Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Henderson, Nevada utilizing Logan Simpson consultants.
Clarification of Agenda items
None.
Information Packet Discussion [May 19, May 26, June 21
> May 19 — No discussion.
> May 26
1. (IP2: 2020-2021 Strategic Plan Final Report) Councilor Weiner appreciated staff's work
putting all this information together.
> June 2
1. (IP6: Memo from the Community Police Review Board: Recommendation for proposed
amendments to Ordinance 8-8) City Attorney Goers provided Councilors with brief
summary of the proposed changes and answered questions from Council.
Action: Staff will draft proposed changes and present to Council.
2. (IP4: Memo from City Manager: Happy Hollow Park Ballfield Update.) Councilor Thomas
noted the memo and gave a brief recap of the history when the infield was replaced with
turf grass. Council discussed replacing the infield with dirt or keeping the turf and
needing community feedback. City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will bump up our planned 2023 Happy Hollow Park public input efforts for
the 2024 improvement project to this summer (2022). The effort will need to include
discussion on both the playground replacement and the treatment of the ballfield. In
addition to the neighborhood meeting at the park, staff shall conduct outreach to ballfield
stakeholders and consider electronic means of feedback. Staff will summarize the
feedback received and present it to the City Council so a final decision can be made on
scope and timing of improvements.
3. (IP5: Letter from Center for Worker Justice: Wage Theft Proposal) Councilor Weiner
asked to review. City Manager Fruin summarized the letter and provided background
regarding this request for additional funding. Individual council members expressed their
views.
Action: Staff will continue to work on an agreement with the CWJ for wage theft services
and will consult with other funders and the CWJ to determine annual funding amounts to
ensure there are no duplication of benefits. The Council delayed any decision on
possible increases to the previous financial commitment until such agreement is
prepared and more complete information on funding is available.
Council Work Session
June 6, 2022
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University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates
Elizabeth Miglin, USG Liaison and Keaton Zeimet, USG Alternate Liaison gave introductions and
presented USG updates.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions, and committees.
Adjourn 5:42 p.m.
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Summary of Minutes
June 6, 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, Hvel, Sovers, Sitzman. USG: Miglin, Zeimet.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. Juneteenth National Freedom Day
Siri Fleker, Royceann Porter and Tracy Jon Sargeant, accepting.
2.b. LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Iowa City Pride Interim President, Jewel Amos, 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 17
3.b. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: May 17
3.c. Formal Summary of Minutes: May 17
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: May 5 [See Recommendation]
4.b. Airport Commission: April 21
4.c. Civil Service Commission: May 26
4.d. Historic Preservation Commission: April 14 [See Recommendation]
4.e. Housing & Community Development Commission: March 24 [See
Recommendation]
4.f. Human Rights Commission: April 26
4.g. Human Rights Commission: May 5 [See Recommendation]
4.h. Library Board of Trustees: April 28
4.i. Parks & Recreation Commission: April 13
44. Planning & Zoning Commission: April 20 [See Recommendation]
4.k. Planning & Zoning Commission: May 4 [See Recommendation]
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 Downtown
District, 100-200 Iowa Ave., 0-100 S. Clinton St., 100-200E.
College St., 0-200 E. Washington St., 0-100 N. Linn St.
June 6, 2022
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5.b. Liquor License — Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Iowa Avenue LLC, dba Saint
Burch Tavern, 127 Iowa Ave.
2. Class E Liquor License for Casey's Marketing Company,
dba Casey's General Store #3858, 370 Scott Ct.
3. Class C Liquor License for Roy L. Chopek/WalterL 'Bud'
Ott, Post No 17 Depatm, dba American Legion, Roy L.
Chopek Post 17, 3016 Muscatine Ave.
4. Class C Liquor License for One Louder LLC, dba Micky's
Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St.
5. Class C Liquor License for El Ranchero Inc., dba El
Ranchero Inc., 21 Sturgis Corner Dr.
6. Class E Liquor License for Casey's Marketing Company,
dba Casey's General store #3322, 1904 Broadway St.
7. Class E Liquor License Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go
#53, 955 Mormon Trek Blvd.
8. Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go
#422, 731 S. Riverside Dr.
9. Class E liquor License for Southside Spirits LLC, dba
Southside Liquor & Tobacco, 1921 Keokuk St.
10. Class C Beer Permit for Basket Cases, LLC, dba The
Basket Cases, 601 St. Thomas Ct.
11. Class C Liquor License for CS Restaurant Company LLC,
dba Clinton Street Social Club, 18 1/2 S. Clinton St.
12. Class C Liquor License for Hy -Vee Inc., dba Hy -Vee
Market Cafe #3, 1125 N. Dodge St.
13. Outdoor Service Area for Hy -Vee Inc., dba Hy -Vee Market
Cafe #3, 1125 N. Dodge St.
14. Class C Liquor License for La Regia Inc., dba Taqueria La
Regia, 436 Hwy 1 W.
15. Class C Liquor License for PDG Enterprises, LLC, dba
Goosetown, 203 N. Linn St.
16. Class C Beer Permit for El Paso Tienda y Taqueria Inc.,
dba El Paso the Mexican Store, 609 Hollywood Blvd.
5.c. Liquor License — Temporary Transfer
1. Temporary Transfer of Special Class C Liquor License for
Riverside Theatre to City Park (June 10 - July 3, 2022)
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Resolution approving an agreement with the Downtown
District to allow the sale, consumption, and possession of beer
and wine during the Block Party. (Resolution 22-139)
6.b. Resolution approving an agreement with Riverside Theatre to
allow the sale of wine and beer under limited circumstances in
City Park. (Resolution 22-140)
6.c. Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Accounting
Division of the Finance Department by changing the job title of
Senior Accounts Payable Clerk in grade 8 to Senior Accounts
Clerk - Accounting, reclassifying the position of Account Clerk
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- Accounting to Senior Accounts Clerk - Accounting, and
amending the AFSCME pay plan by deleting the position of
Account Clerk - Accounting from grade 4 and changing the title
of Senior Accounts Payable Clerk in grade 8 to Senior
Accounts Clerk - Accounting. (Resolution 22-141)
6.d. Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Finance
Administration Division of the Finance Department and the
Administrative pay plan by deleting one full-time Budget and
Compliance Officer position, grade 27 and adding one full-time
Budget Management Analyst position, grade 26. (Resolution 22-142)
6.e. Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Information
Technology Services Division of the Finance Department by
deleting one full-time Database Administrator position, grade
27 and adding one full-time Systems Engineer position, grade
28 and amending the Administrative pay plan by deleting the
Database Administrator position from grade 27. (Resolution 22-143)
6.f. Resolution authorizing the procurement of four (4) snow plow
truck chassis for Streets Operations. (Resolution 22-144)
6.g. 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 Foster Road
Elevation Project. (Resolution 22-145)
6.h. Resolution rejecting bids received May 25, 2022 for the 2022
Water Pavement Patching Project and setting a new date for
receipt of bids for the rebidding of the 2022 Water Pavement
Patching Project, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders.
(Resolution 22-146)
6.1 Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to
sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of
the Eastwood Drive and South Lawn Drive Intersection
Improvement Project. (Resolution 22-147)
6.j. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to
sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of
the 2022 Rochester Avenue Reconstruction from Ralston
Creek to N First Avenue Project. (Resolution 22-148)
6.k. Resolution accepting the work for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer
Abandonment Project. (Resolution 22-149)
6.1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and City Clerk to attest
Addendum to Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement #21 -TAP -
158 for the Highway 6 Trail — Fairmeadows Boulevard to Heinz Road
Project. (Resolution 22-150)
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6.m. Resolution Approving Final Plat of Hickory Trail Estates, Iowa
City, Iowa. (Resolution 22-151)
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Resolution setting a public hearing on June 21, 2022 on project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the
Highway 6 Trail (from Fairmeadows Boulevard to Heinz Road)
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 22-152)
7.b. Resolution setting a public hearing for June 21, 2022, to
approve a purchase agreement with Iowa Interstate Railroad,
LLC for Lot 3 and a portion of Outlot B in Iowa City Industrial
Campus and to consider a proposal to convey said property.
(Resolution 22-153)
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve items 3 - 7. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 7 PM]
The following individuals appeared: Joe Reilly, Miriam Alavon Aula, Ninoska
Campos, Bryan Williams, Dan Kauble, Noah Petersen, Taylor Kohn, Royceann
Porter.
9. Planning and Zoning Matters
9.a. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 4.7 acres of
property located south of Lehman Ave & west of the Sycamore
Greenway, from Interim Development — Multi Family Residential (ID -RM)
to Neighborhood Public (P-1). (REZ22-0005).
A public hearing was held. Neighborhood and Development Services
Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point. The following individuals
appeared: Chris Pose, Mike Pugh, Ellie Miglin, Noah Petersen. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by M.
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.b. Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Title 15, Subdivision
Code, and Title 18, Site Plan Review, of the Iowa City Code to clarify
requirements and ensure compliance with changes to state law.
(REZ22-0004)
June 6, 2022
A public hearing was held. Neighborhood and Development Services
Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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9.c. Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code to allow private basic
utility uses in PA zones, to standardize the public zone section, and
to amend basic utility approval criteria. (REZ22-0002) (Second
Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass & adopt. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by M.
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.d. Ordinance to amend Title 14 Zoning regarding drinking
establishments. (REZ22-0007) (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass & adopt. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.e. A letter of recommendation to the Johnson County Board of Adjustments
regarding a Conditional Use Permit application for an electrical substation
north of Kountry Ln and west of the Sycamore Greenway in unincorporated
Johnson County.
Neighborhood and Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
power point. The following individuals appeared: Chris Pose, Tim Lehmann.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve. Moved by M. Alter, seconded by L. Bergus. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.f. A letter of recommendation to the Johnson County Board of
Adjustment for an application submitted for a Conditional Use Permit for
an accessory dwelling unit located at 5010 American Legion Road in
unincorporated Johnson County.
Neighborhood and Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
power point.
Motion to approve. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by L. Bergus. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
10. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of
the Gilbert Street Pavement Repair — CRANDIC Railroad Crossing Approach
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. Assistant City Engineer Sovers presented a power point.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
June 6, 2022
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Motion to approve Resolution 22-154. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by L.
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Resolution Adopting the Additional Social Justice and Racial Equity
Grant Allocations for Fiscal Year 2022
City Manager Fruin provided information. Individual Council members expressed
their views. City Attorney Goers provided additional information.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-155 as amended. Moved by M. Alter,
seconded by J. Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to amend to exclude the grant to the Iowa City Catholic Worker
House. Moved by M. Alter, seconded by P. Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Nays: Weiner.
12. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Fund (SLFRF) grant agreement with the Iowa
City/Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau to replace hotel/motel
tax revenue lost during the COVID-19 pandemic and develop and
administer a tourism and visitor recovery grant program.
City Manager Fruin provided information. The following individual appeared: Josh
Schaumberger. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-156. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Council Appointments
13.a. Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment - April 7, 2025 (Melissa
Jensen resigned).
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Chi Ogboko. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by L.
Bergus. 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.
June 6, 2022
Climate Action Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment — December 31, 2023 (Megan
Hill resigned).
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Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment - December 31, 2023 (Tony Sivanthaphanith
resigned).
Parks & Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment - December 31, 2025 (Michelle
Wiegand resigned).
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 5, 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.
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, effective 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 (Art or Design Professional) - One
vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment -
December 31, 2022 (Nancy Purington resigned).
Public Art Advisory Committee (Art or Design Professional) - One
vacancy to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment -
December 31, 2023 (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.
June 6, 2022
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16. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager's office — N/A
b. City Attorney — N/A
c. City Clerk — N/A
17. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 8:08 pm. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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