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Summary of Minutes
August 1, 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 (via Zoom), Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas. Staff
members present: Fruin, Kilburg, Goers, Grace, Platz, Knoche, Havel, Sovers,
VanDyke, Nagle-Gamm, Hightshoe, Seydell Johnson, Ford. USG: LeFevre.
1. Call to Order
2. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
2.a Special Formal Summary of Minutes: July 11
2.b Work Session Minutes: July 11
2.c Formal Summary of Minutes: July 11
3. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
3.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: June 15
3.b Airport Commission: April 13
3.c Airport Commission: May 2
3.d Airport Commission: May 18
3.e Board of Adjustment: May 10
3.f Board of Adjustment: June 14
3.g Climate Action Commission: March 6
3.h Climate Action Commission: May 1
3.i Community Police Review Board: June 13
3.j Housing & Community Development Commission: May 18 [See Recommendation]
3.k Parks & Recreation Commission: May 10
3.1 Planning & Zoning Commission: June 21 [See Recommendation]
3.m Planning & Zoning Commission: July 5
3.n Public Art Advisory Committee: June 8
3.o Senior Center Commission: June 15
4. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
4.a Liquor License — Renewal
1. Special Class B Retail Native Wine License for ND Express, Inc., dba J &
S Express, 2221 Rochester Ave.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Jaxco, LLC.,dba BlackStone,
503 Westbury Dr.
3. Outdoor Service Area for Jaxco, LLC, dba BlackStone, 503 Westbury Dr.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for AKA White, Inc., dba The
Summit Restaurant and Bar, 10 S. Clinton St.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Chackalackal Inc., dba One
Twenty Six, 126 E. Washington St.
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6. Class C Retail Alcohol License for George's Buffet, Inc., dba George's
Buffet, 312 E. Market St.
7. Outdoor Service Area for George's Buffet, Inc., dba George's Buffet,
312 E. Market St.
5. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
5.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $17,275,819.17 for the
period of June 1 through June 30, 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.
5.b Resolution accepting the work for the Mercer Aquatic Center Pool
Dehumidification System Improvements Project. (Resolution 23-206)
5.c Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) new aerial bucket truck.
(Resolution 23-207)
5.d Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the 28E
Agreement between the City of Iowa City and Johnson County for the
contracting of paratransit service within the corporate limits of Iowa City.
(Resolution 23-208)
5.e Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a one-year extension of the
listing agreement with Lepic-Kroeger Realtors for the Iowa City Industrial
Campus. (Resolution 23-209)
5.f Resolution accepting payment of $300.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to
hearing from Casey's #4367. (Resolution 23-210)
5.g Resolution rejecting bids received July 18, 2023 for the 2023 City of Iowa City
Parking Garage Maintenance and Repair Project. (Resolution 23-211)
5.h Resolution accepting the work for the First Avenue and Scott
Boulevard Intersection Improvements Project. (Resolution 23-212)
5.1 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
Water Storage Study. (Resolution 23-213)
5.j 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
Water Treatment Technology Study. (Resolution 23-214)
5.k 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
Shive-Hattery, Inc., of Iowa City, Iowa to provide consulting services for the
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Mercer Aquatic Center and Scanlon Gymnasium Roof Replacement Project.
(Resolution 23-215)
5.1 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
Shive-Hattery, Inc., of Iowa City, Iowa to provide consulting services for the
City Hall and Robert A. Lee Recreation Center Roof Replacement Project.
(Resolution 23-216)
5.m Resolution accepting the work for the trail improvements for Stone Bridge
Estates — Part Seven, and declaring public improvements open for public
access and use. (Resolution 23-217)
6. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
6.a Motion setting a public hearing for August 15, 2023 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 1.63 acres of land located at 614, 622,
and 630 Orchard Court from Low Density Single -Family Residential with a
Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RS-5) to Riverfront Crossing —
Orchard (RFC -0). (REZ23-0004)
6.b Resolution setting a public hearing on August 15, 2023 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the 2023 Equipment Shop Roof
Replacement 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 23-218)
6.c Resolution setting a public hearing on August 15, 2023 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Wastewater Roof 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 23-219)
6.d Resolution setting a public hearing on August 15, 2023 on the project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Sturgis Ferry Park
Improvements and Southside Recycling Center 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 23-220)
7. Consent Calendar - Correspondence
7.a Rescind the No Right Turn on Red restrictions at the intersection of Clinton
Street and Iowa Avenue
7.b Establish No Right Turn on Red restrictions for Market Street and Jefferson
Street.
End of Consent Calendar
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Motion to approve consent calendar, items 2 - 7 . Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded
by John Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence for item 6.a from Michael Pugh . Moved by
Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Kevin Perez, Brandon Ross, and Derek Perez.
9. Regular Formal Agenda
9.a Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Mercer Park and City Park Court Renovation 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.
Parks & Recreation Director Seydell Johnson presented a PowerPoint. Individual
Council members asked questions.
Motion to approve resolution 23- 221. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded
by Pauline Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.b Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the North First Avenue 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.
Civil Engineer VanDyke presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked
questions and expressed their views. Assistant City Engineer Sovers, City Manager
Fruin and Public Works Director Knoche provided additional information.
Motion to approve resolution 23-222. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by John
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
9.c Ordinance amending Title 8, Entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 5, Entitled
"Miscellaneous Offenses," to specify the criminal penalty for disorderly house
violations. (First Consideration).
City Attorney Goers presented information. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by John
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to amend ordinance to change the fine for a first offense from $300 to $200,
a second offense from $500 to $400, and for a third or subsequent offense from
$855 to $800. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by. Motion Lack of Second. (0
Ayes)
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9.d Ordinance Amending Title 3, Finances, Taxation and Fees, Chapter 4,
Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties, Section 8,
Parking to add a new fee for electric vehicle charging. (First Consideration)
Transportation Direction Nagle- Gamm presented information. Individual
Council members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.e Ordinance to Adopt the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
2023, aka "The City Code." (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by John
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 23-4906. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded
by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.f Resolution approving Amendment No. 17 to the City University Project 1 Urban
Renewal Plan to add a project to the Urban Renewal Area.
Economic Development Coordinator Ford presented information.
Motion to approve resolution 23-223. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.g Resolution assessing $1500.00 civil penalty and thirty -day retail cigarette
permit suspension against Hawkeye Smoke and Liquor.
City Attorney Goers presented information
Motion to approve resolution 23-224. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to amend resolution to "accepting payment of $1500.00 civil penalty, a
thirty -day suspension and waiver of right to hearing from Hawkeye Smoke and
Liquor". Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7
Ayes)
10. Council Appointments
10.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission - Two vacancies to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment date to December 31, 2024.
(Mohamed Traore and Kevo Rivera resigned).
Motion to appoint Chad Simmons and Louis Tassinary.
10.b Parks & Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Pending vacancy for Boniface
Penandjo Lemoupa).
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Motion to appoint Alex Stanton.
10.c Planning and Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term, upon appointment - July 30, 2026. (Michael Marut resigned)
Motion to appoint Scott Quellhorst.
10.d Library Board of Trustees - Consider a recommendation from Johnson
County Board of Supervisors to reappoint Robin Paetzold as the County
representative, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2029. (Term expired for Robin Paetzold)
See correspondence included in Council Packet.
Motion to approve recommendation from the Johnson County Board of Supervisors
to appoint Robin Paetzold.
Moved by Andrew Dunn to appoint items 10.a — 10.d, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Krista Burich. Moved by John Thomas,
seconded by. Motion Passed. (0 Ayes)
11. Announcement of Vacancies - New
11.a Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2025 (Jennifer Haylett
resigned). Correspondence included in Council packet.
Parks & Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - December 31, 2023 (Doloris Mixon resigned). Correspondence
included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
Motion to accept correspondence from Doloris Mixon. Moved by Pauline Taylor,
seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
12.a Community Police Review Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2026. (Stuart Vander Vegte resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 29, 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)
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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
City Manager Fruin provided updates on Ragbrai 50 and 40 years of National Night out.
City Attorney Goers echoed City Manager Fruin's comments and noted his participation
in Ragbrai.
15. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:29 PM. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Pauline Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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City Clerk
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Attachments:Special Formal Summary of Minutes: July 11
Item Number: 2.a.
August 1, 2023
Special Formal Summary of Minutes: July 11
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
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Summary of Minutes
July 11, 2023
Iowa City City Council special formal meeting, 4:00 p.m. held at City Hall - Emma J.
Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington Street. Mayor Teague presiding. Council members
present: Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas. Absent: Alter. Staff
members present: Fruin, Goers, Fruehling. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were
affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Taylor, seconded by Bergus, to adjourn to executive session to discuss
strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is
imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position
of the governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried and
adjourned into executive session 4:01 p.m.
Council returned to open session 4:26 p.m.
Moved by Dunn, seconded by Bergus, to adjourn special meeting 4:28 p.m.
Br Teague, Mayor
V'LL-L-e 1)1 -
Kellie K. Fruehling, Ci Clerk
Attachments:Work Session Minutes: July 11
Item Number: 2.b.
August 1, 2023
Work Session Minutes: July 11
Date: July 12, 2023
To:Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, July 11, 2023 – 4:28 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Bergus, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Dunn
Absent: Alter
Staff:Fruin, Jones, Kilburg, Goers, Fruehling, Platz, Havel, Sovers, Olsen, Knoche, Gardner,
USG: LeFevre
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk’s Office and the City website.)
1. University of Iowa Update on Capital Building Plans
Rod Lehnertz, VP of Finance & Operations and University Architect with the University of Iowa gave
a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Campus Master Planning update for the next 10 years.
Pentacrest
Art Building
Gilmore Hall
Iowa Memorial Union Modernization
Former Museum of Art
Raze Halsey Hall
Replace Iowa Memorial Union Ramp
UI-Owned properties on Clinton Street
Main Library Modernization
University Capitol Center Purchase/Renovations
Right-sizing
Athletics, via gifts
Additional/potential areas of study and campus development
Jacobson Inpatient Bed Tower
Future CCOM Research Sites
Tower Enabling Projects
Lehnertz answered council questions and provided them with additional information. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
2. Clarification of Agenda Items
Councilor Thomas requested to pull item 6.l from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
3. Information Packet Discussion [June 22, July 6]
June 22 – No discussion.
July 6 – IP4 – Memo from City Clerk: Joint Entities Meeting Agenda items for July 17
Mayor Teague asked Council for items to add to the Joint Entities Agenda. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
May 16, 2023
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Action: The City Clerk will notify Johnson County of the following two additions to the Joint
Entities meeting agenda for July 17: Smart 911, and Bus Rapid Transit.
4. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
Noah LeFevre, USG Liaison, presented updates.
5. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions, and committees.
Adjourn 5:33 p.m.
Attachments:Formal Summary of Minutes: July 11
Item Number: 2.c.
August 1, 2023
Formal Summary of Minutes: July 11
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
July 11, 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: Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas. Absent: Alter.
Staff members present: Fruin, Jones, Kilburg, Goers, Fruehling, Platz,
Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Olson, Sitzman, Whitmore, Schultz. USG: LeFevre.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day
Megz Stroback, accepting.
3. Consent Calendar- Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Special Formal Summary of Minutes: June 20
3.b Work Session Minutes: June 20
3.c Formal Summary of Minutes: June 20
4. Consent Calendar- Receive and File Minutes
4.a Human Rights Commission: May.23
4.b Library Board of Trustees: May 25
4.c Planning & Zoning Commission: April 19
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 JTE Restaurants LLC, dba Estelas
Fresh Mex, 184 E. Burlington St.
5.b Liquor License — Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Weber Restaurants LLC, dba Alebrije,
401 S. Linn St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Aerie No 695 Fraternal Order
of Eaglesln, dba Fraternal Order of eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695,
225 Hwy 1
3. Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Aerie No 695 Fraternal Order of
Eaglesln, dba Fraternal Order of eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1
4. Class B Retail Alcohol License for Basket Cases, LLC, dba The
Basket Cases, 601 Saint Thomas Ct.
5. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee
Drugstore, 310 N. 1st Ave.
6. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Hartig Drug Company, dba Hartig
Drug Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd.
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7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Highlander Hotel LLC, dba
Highlander Hotel, 2525 Highlander PI.
8. Outdoor Service Area for Highlander Hotel LLC, dba Highlander
Hotel, 2525 Highlander PI.
9. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Caffrey IC, Inc., dba Iowa
City Fieldhouse, 118 S. Dubuque St.
10. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Poza Rica Foods, Inc. dba
Cactus Mexican Grill, 245 S. Gilbert St.
11. Outdoor Service Area Poza Rica Foods, Inc. dba Cactus Mexican
Grill, 245 S. Gilbert St.
12. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Sandhu Limited Liability
Corporation, dba Top Shelf Liquor, 412 Highway 1
13. Class C Retail Alcohol License for La Regia Inc., dba Taqueria La
Regia, 436 Hwy 1 W.
14. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Iowa CVS Pharmacy, LLC, dba
CVS/Pharmacy #8547, 2425 Muscatine Ave.
15. Class F Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Lodge No 1096 Loyal Order
of Moose, dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge Number 1096, 3151 Hwy 6 E.
16. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Eckhardt Management, Inc., dba
2 Dogs Pub, 1705 S. 1st Ave.
17. Outdoor Service Area for Eckhardt Management, Inc., dba 2 Dogs
Pub, 1705 S. 1st Ave.
18. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Aramark Sports and Entertainment
Service, LLC, dba Aramark, 965 Stadium Dr.
19. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Aramark Sports and Entertainment
Service, LLC, dba Aramark, 960 Evashevski Dr.
20. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Aramark Sports and Entertainment
Service, LLC, dba Aramark, 960 Stadium Dr.
21. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Immerfall Investments, LLC, dba
Donnelly's, 110 E. College St.
22. Class B Retail Alcohol License for El Paso Tienda y Taqueria, Inc., dba
El Paso Tienda Y Taqueria Inc., 609 Hollywood Blvd.
23. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Orchard Green Inc., dba Orchard
Green Restaurant, 521 S. Gilbert St.
24. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Sun Enterprise LLC, dba
Sun Enterprise LLC, 5 Sturgis Corner Dr.#1000
5.c New Cigarette Permit
1. Cigarette Permit for Mini Paradise, dba Mini Paradise 2, 125 S. Dubuque
St. (Resolution 23-188)
6. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
6.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of$23,665,432.73 for the
period of May 1 through May 31, 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.
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6.b Resolution setting Meeting Participation Requirements for City Board,
Commission and Committee members. (Resolution 23-189)
6.c Resolution authorizing the procurement of a Fleet Analysis and Electric
Vehicle Transition Plan. (Resolution 23-190)
6.d Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Asphalt Resurfacing 2023
Project. (Resolution 23-191)
6.e Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the 2023 Dubuque Street,
McCollister Boulevard, and Landfill Seeding Project. (Resolution 23-192)
6.f Resolution rejecting bids received June 27, 2023 for the CDBG ADA Curb
Ramp 2023 Project and setting a new date for receipt of bids for the
rebidding of the CDBG ADA Curb Ramp Project, directing City Clerk to post
notice to bidders, and fixing the time and place for receipt of bids.
(Resolution 23-193)
6.g Resolution accepting the work for the Mormon Trek Boulevard Guardrail
Replacement Project. (Resolution 23-194)
6.h Resolution accepting the work for the 2022 City of Iowa City Parking Garages
Maintenance and Repair Project. (Resolution 23-195)
6.i Resolution accepting the work for the Chadek Green, Whispering Meadows &
Court Hill Parks Improvements Project. (Resolution 23-196)
6.j Resolution accepting the work for the Collector Well Nos. 3 and 4
Rehabilitation Project. (Resolution 23-197)
6.k Resolution accepting the work for the Parks ADA Access Project.
(Resolution 23-198)
6.m Resolution authorizing the purchase of Neptune water meters for the City's
Water Division. (Resolution 23-199)
7. Consent Calendar- Setting Public Hearings
7.a Resolution setting a public hearing on August 1, 2023 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Mercer Park and City Park Court
Renovation 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 23-200)
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7.b Resolution setting a public hearing on August 1, 2023 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the North First Avenue 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 23-201)
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3-7, removing item 6.1 for separate
consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by John Thomas. Motion Passed. (6
Ayes)
6.1 Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property interests necessary for
construction of the North Gilbert Street Reconstruction Project.
City Manager Fruin provided information. Civil Engineer Olson presented a
PowerPoint. Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager
Fruin, City Attorney Goers, and Assistant City Engineer Sovers provided
additional information.
Motion to approve resolution 23-202. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to amend resolution to remove "both sides of street" in the first whereas
clause. Moved by John Thomas, seconded by Pauline Taylor. Motion Passed. (6
Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Eric Gidal and Jacqueline Briggs . Moved
by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Pauline Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Joe Reilly (item 10.e), Brandon Ross, Beth
Pfohl, Damon Terrill.
9. Planning & Zoning Matters
9.a A letter of recommendation to the Johnson County Board of Adjustments for
an application submitted for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a home
industry at 4201 Nursey Ln SE.
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented information.
Motion to approve letter of recommendation. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
John Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
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10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.a Ordinance Amending Title 5, Entitled "Business and License Regulations,"
Chapter 2, Entitled "Taxicabs," to define pedicabs separately from taxicabs.
(Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Pauline
Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10.b Ordinance to Adopt the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
2023, aka "The City Code." (First Consideration)
City Attorney Goers presented information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by John
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10.c Resolution adopting an urban chicken policy and rescinding Resolution No.
12-533.
City Attorney Goers presented information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by Andrew Dunn.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to amend the urban chicken policy attached to the resolution under the
neighbor notification section change from "Applicants should notify" to "Applicants
are encouraged to notify" . Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by Andrew Dunn.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10.d Resolution assessing $1500.00 civil penalty and thirty-day retail
cigarette permit suspension against Almost Paradise.
City Attorney Goers and ICPD Officer Schultz presented information. The following
individual appeared: Attorney Shannon Walsh for Almost Paradise. City Attorney
Goers provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Motion to approve resolution. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Andrew Dunn.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
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10.e Resolution approving a Real Estate Sale Agreement for acquisition of 21 S.
Linn St., Iowa City.
City Manager Fruin presented information. City Attorney Goers provided additional
information. The following individuals appeared: Joe Reilly - Iowa City Downtown
District Nighttime Mayor, Cady Gerlach - Executive Director of Better Together
2030, Karen Kubby, Nancy Bird - CEO of the Iowa City Area Development and Iowa
City Business Partnership. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Laura Bergus.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
11. Council Appointments
11.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission - Two vacancies to fill an
unexpired term, from appointment date to December 31, 2024.
(Mohamed Traore and Kevo Rivera resigned).
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Attorney Goers, City Clerk
Fruehling, City Manager Fruin and Deputy City Manager Jones provided additional
information. Appointment was deferred to 8/1/23 to increase the applicant pool due
to the male gender balance requirement.
11.b Historic Preservation Commission (Northside) - One vacancy to fill a thee-
year term, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026. (Deanna Thomann's term expired on
June 30, 2023)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Deanna Thomann. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
11.c Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - December 31, 2025. (Badri Kuku resigned) Correspondence
included in Council packet.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to Mark Pries. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Shawn Harmsen.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
12. Announcement of Vacancies - New
12.a Community Police Review Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2026. (Stuart Vander Vegte resigned)
Correspondence included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 29, 2023.
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Motion to accept correspondence from Stuart Vander Vegte. Moved by Andrew
Dunn, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
13. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
13.a Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
Planning & Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - July 30, 2026. (Michael Marut resigned)
Parks & Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Pending vacancy for Boniface
Penandjo Lemoupa).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, 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.
14. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming
meetings, community events, and items of interest.
15. Report on Items from City Staff
16. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:49 PM. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by Laura Bergus.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
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