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Summary of Minutes
April 4, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council formal meeting, held at City Hall - Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E.
Washington St. Mayor Teague presiding. Council members present: Alter, Bergus, Dunn,
Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas. Staff members present: Fruin, Kilburg, Goers,
Fruehling, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, VanDyke, Liston, Sitzman, Laverman. USG: Zeimet,
LeFevre.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a Arab American Heritage Month
Proclamation was deferred to April 18, 2023 due to the severe weather threat.
2.b Fair Housing Month
Proclamation will be presented at a later date outside of a regular meeting by
the Mayor due to the threat of severe weather.
2.c National Community Development Week
Proclamation will be presented at a later date outside of a regular meeting by
the Mayor due to the threat of severe weather.
3. Consent Calendar- Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: March 21
3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: March 21
4. Consent Calendar- Receive and File Minutes
4.a Airport Commission: February 9
4.b Board of Adjustment: December 14
4.c Historic Preservation Commission: February 9
4.d Library Board of Trustees: February 23
4.e Library Board of Trustees: March 6
5. Consent Calendar- Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
5.a Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Elray Holdings, LLC, dba Elray
Holdings, LLC, 211 Iowa Ave.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Graze Iowa City LLC, dba Graze, 345
S. Dubuque St.
3. Outdoor Service Area for Graze Iowa City LLC, dba Graze, 345
S. Dubuque St.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Kennedy Investments Inc., dba
Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Katy LLC, dba Trumpet Blossom Cafe,
310 E. Prentiss
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6. Outdoor Service Area for Katy LLC, dba Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 310 E.
Prentiss
7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for First Avenue Productions, Inc.,
dba First Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Avenue
8. Class B Retail Alcohol License for Alma Food LLC, dba Alma Food
LLC (Euro Food), 1210 S. Gilbert St.
9. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Troon Beverages Inc., dba
Finkbine Golf Course, 1380 Melrose Ave.
10. Outdoor Service Area for Troon Beverages Inc., dba Finkbine
Golf Course, 1380 Melrose Ave.
11. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Sams Pizza IC Inc., dba Sams Pizza
IC, Inc., 441 S. Gilbert St.
6. Consent Calendar- Resolutions and Motions
6.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of$10,614,127.72 for the period
of February 1 through February 28, 2023, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit. Disbursements are published and permanently
retained in the City Clerk's office in accordance with State Code.
6.b Resolution Amending and Adopting FY2023 Interfund Transfers.
(Resolution 23-95)
6.c Resolution Approving FY2024 Interfund Transfers. (Resolution 23-96)
6.d Resolution approving a loan agreement with the Iowa City Downtown
District to improve an alley. (Resolution 23-97)
6.e Resolution authorizing the City Manager to opt the City of Iowa City into
the National Opioids Settlements - Additional Settlements.
(Resolution 23-98)
6.f Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Rohret South Trunk
Sanitary Sewer Project. (Resolution 23-99)
6.g Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Willow Creek Trail
Replacement Project. (Resolution 23-100)
6.h Resolution accepting the work for the Pedestrian Mall Handrailing
Project. (Resolution 23-101)
6.i Resolution dedicating roadways within JJR Davis, 2nd Addition as
public right-of-way. (Resolution 23-102)
6.j Resolution Approving Final Plat of Monument Hills Subdivision Iowa
City, Iowa. (SUB22-0015) (Resolution 23-103)
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7. Consent Calendar- Setting Public Hearings
7.a Resolution setting a public hearing on April 18, 2023 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Hickory Hill Park Shelter and
Restrooms Project, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing,
and directing the City Engineer to place said project manual on file for public
inspection. (Resolution 23-104)
7.b Resolution setting a public hearing for April 18, 2023 on an ordinance
amending Title 3, entitled "Finance, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled
"Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties, of the City
Code to increase or change charges and fees. (Resolution 23-105)
7.c Resolution of intent to consider the proposed conveyance of an
underground utility easement to MidAmerican Energy Company across
Auditor's Parcel 2001020, and setting a public hearing thereon for April 18,
2023. (Resolution 23-106)
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8. Consent Calendar- Correspondence
8.a Memo from City Engineer: Gilbert Street Bridge Replacement
End of Consent Calendar
The following individuals appeared: Taylor Caton and Noah Petersen.
Motion to approve Consent calendar, items 3 - 8 removing item 6.d for separate
consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (7
Ayes)
Motion to approve Item 6.d. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by Andrew Dunn. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes)
(Meeting recessed due to technical issues 6:05 pm - 6:25pm)
9. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Sophie Heller, Noah Petersen, Dan Katalinich,
Harry Manaligod.
10. Planning & Zoning Matters
10.a Ordinance rezoning approximately 13.00 acres of property located within
the JJR Davis Second Addition and JJR Davis Fourth Addition Subdivisions
and between Mormon Trek Blvd. and Dane Rd. SE from Commercial Office
Zone (CO-1) to Intensive Commercial Zone (CI-1) (REZ23-0002).
The public hearing was opened. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman
presented a PowerPoint. The following individuals appeared: William Kohler, Dennis
Mitchell, David Larson, Rod Zeitler, Timothy Huey, Steve Ballard, Emily Dane-
Staples, Larry Ellingson, George Rickey, Emerson Klever.
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Motion to continue Public hearing to April 18th . Moved by Andrew Dunn,
seconded by Pauline Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept Correspondence from Janet Martin, Iowa Natural Heritage
Foundation, Dennis Mitchell, Alparslan (Apl) Zora, Jason & Carol Gehrs,
Heecheon Jeon, Ron & Sheryl Aiken, Janet Soboroff, June Hamer, Christine
Leech, Chris Hedlund, Bob Dane. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Pauline
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.b Ordinance vacating approximately 5,129 square feet of the Grand Avenue Court
public right-of-way and authorizing conveyance to the Board of Regents State of
Iowa for the Use & Benefit of the University of Iowa. (VAC23-00001)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented
a PowerPoint. The following individuals appeared: David Kieft, Olivia Manaligod.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give First consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by John
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Regular Formal Agenda
11.a Resolution amending the current budget for Fiscal Year ending June 2023.
A public hearing was held. City Manager Fruin and City Attorney Goers provided
information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-107. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by
John Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
11.b Resolution adopting the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2024.
A public hearing was held. City Manager Fruin presented a PowerPoint. (Meeting
recessed due to technical issues 7:37 pm - 7:50pm) City Attorney Goers provided
additional information. PowerPoint presentation continued by City Manager Fruin.
The following individuals appreared: Chandler Farquhar, Noah LeFeyre, Merric
Bower, Mandi Remmington, David Sterling, Vance Davis, Hannah Olsson, Sean
McRoberts, Abinadi Rivera-Aguirre, Sean Conrad, Daniel Mills, Olivia Manaligod,
Lorelei Coffin, Justin Corner, Brandon Engmark, Brian Nilles, Michael Eckhardt,
Emerson Klever, Anthony Haughton, Tommy Stevens, Christie Cellman, Ingrid
Gronstal, Annie Gudenkauf, Audrey Keith, Jenna Yang, Lydia Lavrova, Yasmina
Sahir, Harley Upshaw, V. Fixmer Oraiz, Riley Eynon-Lynch, Tristain Bracewell,
Michal EL, Hannah Zadeh, Taylor Caton, Felicia Pieper, Sid Felker, Karen Kubby,
Harry Manaligod, Will Kapp, Keaton Zeimet, Oliver Weilein, Yuewon Lee, Elly
Hofmaier, Reyna Roach, Nathaniel LeSage, Paras Bassuk, Angie Jordan, Annie
Tucker, Grace Merritt, Cady Gerlach. Councilor Bergus presented her proposed
amendment to the FY24 budget. Individual Council members expressed their views.
City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
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Motion to approve Resolution 23-108. Moved by John Thomas, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to amend FY24 budget and shift/reduce $1,600,000 from the Police budget to
the General fund reserves. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Andrew Dunn.
Motion Failed. (1 Ayes)
Motion to amend FY24 budget and shift/reduce $955,336 from the Police budget to
the General fund reserves. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Andrew Dunn.
Motion Failed. (2 Ayes)
Motion to accept Correspondence from Dee Bosold, Colleen Schmidt, Bram
Elias, Carol deProsse, Rebecca Way Bergus, Will Knapp, Julia Zalenski, Rose
Persaud, Caroline Dieterle, Kris Lyon, Pat Ryan, Donna Hirst, David Sterling,
Iowa City Democratic Socialists of America, Allie Koolbeck, Joe Slattery, Luke
Perez, Hillary Schofield, Jeff Walberg, Jayne Meacham, Raneem Hamad,
Thelma Trujillo, Zeru Peterson, John Engelbrecht, Amy Konczyk, Matt Farrell,
Mei-Ling Shaw, Ginny Blair, Julia Leonard, Audrey Keith, Jim Walters, Caroline
Dieterle, Thomas Stevens, Emily Magnuson, Jackie Mills, Rebecca Carver,
Alexis Soukup, Kyle Jennings, Emma H, Logan Drake, Eli Shepherd, Stephanie
Cromer, Sharon Lake, Jennifer Kaalberg-Freers, Theresa Nilles, Caitlin Savage,
Justin Corner, Flannery Currin, Dan Daly, Isabel Hogg, Zachary Morris, Tom
Carsner, Rani Simawe, Iowa City Democratic Socialists of America, Hannah
Zadeh, Izzy Kippes, Denise Chevalier, Daphney Daniel (x2), Maeve Biscupski,
Emily Edwards, Devyn Hall, Temple Hiatt, Annalicia Garnica, Coordinating
Committee of COGS UE Local 896, Tricia Zebrowski, Angela Ward, Karen
Greenleaf. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.c Resolution approving the three-year Financial Plan for the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan.
City Manager Fruin provided information. The following individual appeared: Noah
Petersen.
Motion to approve Resolution 23 -109. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
11.d Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the 2023 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 VanDyke presented a PowerPoint.
Motion to approve Resolution 23 -110. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by
Pauline Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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11.e Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Riverside Drive Pedestrian 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. Assistant City Engineer Sovers presented a PowerPoint.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 23 -111. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.f Resolution Adopting the Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Allocations
for Fiscal Year 2023.
Human Rights Commission Chair, Roger Lusala, presented information. City
Attorney Goers provided information regarding Councilor Dunn's recusal. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-112. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Pauline
Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
11.g Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property locally known as 320 N.
Governor Street, which is a public nuisance, for the purpose of abating the
nuisance.
Senior Housing Inspector Laverman presented information. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-113. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by
Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.h Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property locally known as 3351
Wintergreen Drive, which is a public nuisance, for the purpose of abating
the nuisance.
Senior Housing Inspector Laverman presented information.
Motion to approve Resolution 23 -114. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
12.a Announcement of Vacancies — Previous
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Theresa Messlein resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 25th, 2023.
Parks & Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2024. (Christopher Odinet resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
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Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St.) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Cole Eckhardt Resigned)
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 (formerly advertised as unexpired term -
- Lyndi Kiple resigned).
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn Ave.) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Kevin Larson resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
13. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming
meetings, community events, and items of interest.
14. Report on Items from City Staff— none.
15. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 11:46 PM. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Laura Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Item Number: 3.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
April 4, 2023
Work Session Minutes: March 21
Attachments: Work Session Minutes: March 21
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
- '° �� MEMORANDUM
Date: March 22, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, March 21, 2023— 4:00 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague
Staff: Fruin, Kilburg, Goers, Fruehling, Gardner, Havel, Knoche, Sovers, Hightshoe, Ford
Kubly
USG: Zeimet, LeFevre
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Quarterly American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA-SLRF) update
Grant Specialist Gripp provided Council with an update and current ARPA fund programs. Individual
Council members express their views. City Manager Fruin provided Council with additional
information.
Action: Staff will discuss opportunities to increase communication on the currently open
underestimated business grant opportunities.
2. Climate Action Division Update
Climate Action Coordinator Gardner presented a PowerPoint on the Climate Action Division
Update.
➢ GHG Emissions by Year
➢ GHG Emissions by Sector: 2018-2021
➢ Energy Use at Home for Iowa City Residents
➢ Total Energy Audits received by Iowa City Households
➢ Total Energy Audits delivered to Iowa City Households
➢ Commercial & Industrial Matching Grant Projects 2021-2022
➢ Climate Action Grant Projects 2021-2022
➢ Transportation
➢ Leading the Charge
➢ EV Charging Stations
➢ Waste Diversion Goals
➢ Adaptation — Heat Map
➢ Adaptation —Tree Coverage Map
➢ Climate Resilience Corps
➢ Goldie, Climate Action Mascot
➢ What Comes Next?
Climate Action Coordinator Gardner answered Council questions. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Council Work Session
March 21, 2023
Page 2
3. Discussion on the utilization of ARPA-SLRF dollars for Climate Action related project
City Manager Fruin provided information. Climate Action Coordinator Gardner presented Council
with the Climate Action Commission's recommendations. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Action: Staff will engage the Climate Action Commission in a discussion regarding potential uses
for approximately$500k in ARPA-SLRF funds. Those recommendations will eventually be
captured in meeting minutes, but staff will also present them later this year when the Council begins
to discuss ARPA funding for Climate Action in more detail.
4. Determine City Council representatives (1 or 2) for the ARPA underestimated business grant
program review committee
Mayor Teague introduced this item and Council requested to have just one representative. Council
agreed to have Mayor Teague to be the City Council's representative.
5. Discussion on the ICCSD pre-school funding request and the childcare wage enhancement
program
Councilor Bergus provided information form a meeting of the Childcare Coalition and representatives
from the school district regarding collaboration between the pre-school funding request and the
childcare wage enhancement program. Individual Council members expressed their views.
6. Clarification of Agenda Items
➢ Item 7.a, Rezoning — JJR Davis Second Addition and JJR Davis Fourth Addition, Councilor
Bergus asked for clarification regarding the correspondence included in the March 21 agenda
packet and if those items would be carried forward to the April 4'" public hearing item. City
Clerk Fruehling noted that the current procedure would not carry them forward. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Action: The City Clerk will include all received correspondence regarding the JJR Davis (Dane)
rezoning in the April 1 meeting packet.
7. Information Packet Discussion rMarch 9, March 161
➢ March 9— No discussion
➢ March 16 -
1. (IP5 — Pending City Council Work Session Topics) Councilor Thomas requested to
bring Orchard Sub-District and Rochester Avenue Natural Areas be added to the
pending work session topics.
Action: City Council agreed to add the two items to the Pending Work Session List.
2. (IP6 — Memo for Director of Parks & Recreation and City Manager: Consultant
Selection Process for City Park Pool) City Manager Fruin provided Council with
information on the Consultant Selection process for City Park Pool. City Attorney
Goers provided additional information. Individual Council members express their
views.
Action: Staff will finalize the City Park consultant selection documents and release
when ready and return to Council with a recommended agreement in late spring or
early summer.
Council Work Session
March 21, 2023
Page 3
5. University of Iowa Student Government(USG) Updates.
Keaton Zeimet, USG Liaison and Noah LeFevre, USG Alternate Liaison, presented USG Updates.
6. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council provided updates during regular formal meeting.
(Recess to Formal meeting at 5:46 p.m.)
(Return to Work Session at 6:51 p.m.)
➢ March 16— Continued discussion:
3. (IP6 — Memo for Director of Parks & Recreation and City Manager: Consultant
Selection Process for City Park Pool) City Manager Fruin provided Council with
additional information and answered Council questions. Individual Council members
express their views.
Action: Staff will finalize the City Park consultant selection documents and release
when ready and return to Council with a recommended agreement in late spring or
early summer.
Adjourn 7:15 p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
April 4, 2023
Formal Summary of Minutes: March 21
Attachments: Formal Summary of Minutes: March 21
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041
Summary of Minutes
March 21, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council formal meeting, held at City Hall - Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E.
Washington St. Mayor Teague presiding. Council members present: Alter, Bergus,
Dunn, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas. Staff members present: Fruin, Kilburg, Goers,
Fruehling, Platz, Knoche, Havel, Davies, Ogden, Clark. USG: Zeimet, LeFevre.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a Transgender Day of Visibility
On behalf of Iowa City Pride, Luck Markstone, and United Action for Youth
(UAY), Harry Winter Epstein, accepting.
3. Consent Calendar- Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: March 7
3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: March 7
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: February 2
4.b Climate Action Commission: February 6
4.c Community Police Review Board: February 14 [See Recommendation]
5. Consent Calendar- Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
5.a Liquor License - New
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Cafe Taim LLC, dba Cortado, 26 S.
Clinton St.
2. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Thai Spice Inc., dba MK
Spice Noodle House, 725 Mormon Trek Blvd.
3. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Crown Liquor LLC, dba Crown
Liquor & Smoke, 19 Hwy 1 W.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Uncommon Provisions LLC, dba
Wild Culture Kombucha, 210 N. Linn St.
5. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Casey's Marketing Company,
dba Casey's 4367, 2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.
6. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Casey's Marketing Company,
dba Casey's 4369, 206 E. Benton St.
7. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Casey's Marketing Company, dba
Goodstop By Casey's #4366, 525 Highway 1 W.
8. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Bread & Circuses, Inc., dba
Harry's Bar & Grill, 116 E. Washington St.
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5.b Liquor License - Renewal
1. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Onnuri Group, Inc., dba Onnuri
Korean BBQ, 624 S. Gilbert St.
2. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Acapulco Inc., dba
Acapulco Groceries, 1937 Keokuk St.
3. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Kantaphone, Chansy, dba
Thai Spice, 1210 S. Gilbert St.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Aramark Sports and Entertainment
Services, LLC, dba Aramark, 105 1st Ave.
5.c New Cigarette Permit
1. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit to Mimi LLC, dba Up In Smoke
Broadway, 1901 Broadway St. (Resolution 23-69)
6. Consent Calendar- Resolutions and Motions
6.a Resolution approving agreement by and between Two Tone, Inc. DBA
Bluebird Diner and the City of Iowa City. (Resolution 23-70)
6.b Resolution approving agreement by and between Neumann Monson
Architects and the City of Iowa City. (Resolution 23-71)
6.c Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Neighborhood Services
Division of the Neighborhood and Development Services. Department and the
AFSCME pay plan by adding one full-time Public Housing Technician
position, grade 12. (Resolution 23-72)
6.d Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the 2023 Park Renovations
Project. (Resolution 23-73)
6.e Resolution accepting use of Iowa Code Section 453A.22(3) affirmative
defense to tobacco civil penalty by Deli Mart#3. (Resolution 23-74)
6.f Resolution accepting use of Section 453A.22(3) affirmative defense to
tobacco civil penalty by Hy-Vee Food Store #2. (Resolution 23-75)
6.g Resolution accepting payment of$1500.00 civil penalty and waiver of right
to hearing from Almost Paradise. (Resolution 23-76)
6.h Resolution accepting payment of$1500.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to
hearing from Casey's General Store #2761. (Resolution 23-77)
6.i Resolution accepting payment of$300.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to
hearing from City Liquor. (Resolution 23-78)
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6.j Resolution accepting payment of$ 1500.00 civil penalty and waiver of right
to hearing from Hawkeye Smoke and Liquor. (Resolution 23-79)
6.k Resolution accepting payment of$1500.00 civil penalty and waiver of right
to hearing from Iowa City Fast Break. (Resolution 23-80)
6.1 Resolution accepting payment of$300.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to
hearing from Kings Mart#50. (Resolution 23-81)
6.m Resolution accepting payment of$300.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to
hearing from Hy-Vee Gas #3. (Resolution 23-82)
7. Consent Calendar- Setting Public Hearings
7.a Motion setting public hearing for April 4, 2023 on an ordinance rezoning
approximately 13.00 acres located within the JJR Davis Second Addition and
JJR Davis Fourth Addition Subdivisions from Commercial Office Zone (CO-1)
to Intensive Commercial Zone (CI-1) (REZ23-0002).
7.b Resolution setting a public hearing on April 4, 2023 on amending the
Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget. (Resolution 23-83)
7.c Resolution setting a public hearing on April 4, 2023 to discuss the proposed
Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget, the proposed three-year Financial Plan for
Fiscal Year 2023 - Fiscal Year 2025, and the five-year Capital Improvement
Plan 2023 - 2027. (Resolution 23-84)
7.d Resolution setting a public hearing for April 4, 2023 to consider the vacation
and conveyance of approximately 5,129 square feet of the Grand Avenue
Court right-of-way to the Board of Regents State of Iowa for the Use & Benefit
of the University of Iowa. (VAC23-00001) (Resolution 23-85)
7.e Resolution setting a public hearing on April 4, 2023 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Riverside Drive Pedestrian
Improvements Project, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing,
and directing the City Engineer to place said project manual on file for
public inspection. (Resolution 23-86)
7.f Resolution setting a public hearing on April 4, 2023 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the 2023 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 23-87)
8. Consent Calendar- Correspondence
8.a Establishment of a Parking Prohibition on Heinz Road, north of Highway 6
End of Consent Calendar
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Motion to approve Consent Calendar, items 3 - 8. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by
Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept Correspondence for items 7.a (David Schapira, Jane Driscoll x3, Emily
Droll, Linda Holmes Dallman, Jacquolyn Clingan, Leta McCabe, Janet Dane, Diane
Thayer and 7.c (Matt Drabek). Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Brandon Ross, Amy Kretkowski, John Downer.
10. Planning & Zoning Matters
10.aOrdinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.87 acres of property
located south of the N. Dodge St and N. Scott Blvd. intersection
from Commercial Office Zone (CO-1) to Community Commercial Zone with a
Planned Development Overlay (OPD/CC-2) for approximately 2.04 acres and
to Low Density Multi Family Residential with a.Planned Development Overlay
(OPD/RM-12) for approximately 1.83 acres (REZ22-0016). (Pass & Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 23-4898. Moved by John Thomas, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Regular Formal Agenda
11.a Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Mercer Park Aquatic Center & Scanlon Gym Exterior
Accessibility and Lighting Improvements Project, establishing amount of bid
security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders,
and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Senior Engineer Clark presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council members
expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
Motion to approve Resolution 23 -88. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded
by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.b Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance
of not to exceed $7,610,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City,
State of Iowa (for essential corporate purposes) .
Finance Director Davies presented a PowerPoint for items 11.b through 11.f.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-89. Moved by John Thomas, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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11.c Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of
not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State
of Iowa (for general corporate purposes).
Motion to approve Resolution 23-90. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.d Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of
not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State
of Iowa (for general corporate purposes).
Motion to approve Resolution 23-91. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.e Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of
not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State
of Iowa (for general corporate purposes).
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Attorney Goers provided
additional information.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-92. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by Andrew
Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.f Resolution authorizing the issuance of$9,710,000 General Obligation bonds,
series 2023, and levying a tax for the payment thereof.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-93. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.g Resolution approving preliminary funding recommendations under the
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded Non-Profit Capacity Building
Capital Grant Program.
Assistant City Manager Kilburg presented information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 23-94. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.h Resolution Adopting the Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Allocations
for Fiscal Year 2023.
Motion to defer to April 4, 2023. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
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12. Council Appointments
12.a Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - April 6, 2026. (Ann Rhodes resigned)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Ashley Jennings. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Announcement of Vacancies - New
13.a Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Theresa Messlein resigned)
Correspondence included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 25th, 2023.
Motion to accept Correspondence from Theresa Messlein. Moved by Laura Bergus,
seconded by Pauline Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
14.a Parks & Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2024. (Christopher Odinet resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St.) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Cole Eckhardt
Resigned)
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 (formerly advertised as unexpired term -
- Lyndi Kiple resigned).
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn Ave.) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Kevin Larson resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
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
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17. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 6:51 pm. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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