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Summary of Minutes
January 2, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Mayor Teague welcomed new and returning councilors as well as the public.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner Chad Simmons and Human
Rights Commissioner Bijou Maliabo accepting.
2.b National Day of Racial Healing
Human Rights Commission Chair, Roger Lusala, accepting.
3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: December 12
3.b Special Formal Summary of Minutes: December 12
4. Consent Calendar- Receive and File Minutes
4.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: November 9
4.b Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: November 16
4.c Board of Adjustment: November 8
4.d Community Police Review Board: November 14 [See Recommendation]
4.e Historic Preservation Commission: November 9
4.f Library Board of Trustees: November 16
4.g Library Board of Trustees: December 14
4.h Parks & Recreation Commission: November 8 [See Recommendation]
4.1 Planning & Zoning Commission: November 15 [See Recommendation]
4.j Planning & Zoning Commission: December 6 [See Recommendation]
4.k Public Art Advisory Committee: November 2
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 Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wild
Wings, 201 S. Clinton St.
2. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Iowa 80 LLC, dba Hawkeye Liquor
& Tobacco, 601 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 1
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Schneider Building LLC, dba TCB
Pool Hall, 114 E. College St.
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4. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Riverside Theatre,
dba Riverside Theatre, 119 E. College St.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Carlos O'Kelly's Of Iowa City Inc., dba
Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1406 S. Gilbert St.
5.b Liquor License - New
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Storm Hospitality LLC, dba The Box,
525 S. Gilbert St.
2. Outdoor Service Area for Storm Hospitality LLC, dba The Box, 525
S. Gilbert St.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for ASB RAZ, LLC, dba Blackstone,
503 Westbury Dr.
4. Outdoor Service Area for ASB RAZ, LLC, dba Blackstone, 503
Westbury Dr.
6. Consent Calendar- Resolutions and Motions
6.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of$12,527,758.65 for the period
of November 1 through November 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.
6.b Resolution of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, IA approving the
application of Alpla, Inc. to the Iowa Economic Development Authority
High Quality Jobs Program.
City Manager Fruin and City Attorney Goers provided information. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 24-07. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
6.c Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the American Legion Road/First
Avenue Landscaping Project. (Resolution 24-01)
6.d Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the City Park Festival
Stage Improvements Project. (Resolution 24-02)
6.e Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Dubuque Street
Reconstruction Project. (Resolution 24-03)
6.f Resolution Approving Final Plat of Western Home GPD, a Resubdivision of
Outlot A of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church-Part One, Iowa City, Iowa.
(SUB23-0005) (Resolution 24-04)
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7. Consent Calendar- Setting Public Hearings
7.a Motion setting a public hearing for January 16, 2024 on a resolution to amend
the Comprehensive Plan future land use map for property located north of I-
80 and west of N. Dodge Street at the end of Moss Ridge Road from Office
Research Development Center to Intensive Commercial. (CPA23-0002)
7.b Motion setting a public hearing for January 16, 2024 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 61.72 acres of property from
Research Development Park (RDP) zone, Interim Development Research
Park (ID-RP) zone, and Highway Commercial with a Planned Development
Overlay (OPD/CH-1) zone to Intensive Commercial (CI-1) zone. (REZ23-0009)
7.c Resolution setting a public hearing on January 16, 2024 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Repairs
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 24-05)
7.d Resolution setting a public hearing on January 16, 2024 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the 2024 Parking Garages
Maintenance and Repair 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 24-06)
8. Consent Calendar- Correspondence
8.a Expansion of an existing No Parking Between Signs parking prohibition on the
west side of Summit Street at the Court Street intersection.
8.b Establish (1) "No Parking Here to Corner" sign on the north side of Court
Street near the intersection with Summit Street.
8.c Installation of a "No Parking Corner to Here sign" on the north side of
Seymour Avenue, approximately 30 feet from the intersection with
Oakland Avenue.
8.d Install (2) "Stop" signs on South Dubuque Street at East Prentiss Street.
8.e Establish a "No Parking Corner to Here" parking prohibition on Foster Road at
the intersection with Swisher Street.
8.f Remove (2) on-street metered parking spaces and establish (8) "Moped and
Motorcycle Permit Parking" spaces on the east side of South Dubuque
Street, south of East Prentiss Street.
End of Consent Calendar
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The following individual appeared: David Sterling.
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3 - 8 removing item 6.b for separate
consideration. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (7
Ayes)
9. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Amel Ali, David Sterling, Brandon Ross.
10. Planning &Zoning Matters
10.a Resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan and Southwest District Plan
to allow assisted group living uses for the property located at 1201 W.
Benton Street (CPA23-0001)
Neighborhood & Development Services Director Hightshoe presented a
PowerPoint. City Attorney Goers provided additional information. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 24-08. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Councilor Moe recused himself.
10.b Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 0.78 acres of land located
1201 W. Benton Street from Low Density Residential (RS-5) to Low Density
Multi-Family Residential (RM-12). (REZ23-0008)
Neighborhood & Development Services Director Hightshoe presented a
PowerPoint. Steve Roe, CEO at Oaknoll, provided additional information. Individual
Council members asked questions. Neighborhood & Development Services Director
Hightshoe provided additional information. The following individual appeared: Amel
Ali. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Andrew
Dunn. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Councilor Moe recused himself.
10.c Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning to reduce the maximum allowable
height in the Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-12) zone from
thirty-five feet to twenty-seven (27) feet for single-family and duplex uses.
(REZ23-0005) (Second Consideration)
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague voting no, Council Moe recused
himself.
11. Regular Formal Agenda
11.a Resolution approving conveyance of a Gas Regulator Easement to
MidAmerican Energy Company at the Hickory Hill entrance at North 7th Ave.
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Assistant City Engineer Sovers presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council members
expressed their views. City Attorney Goers provided additional information.
Motion to approve resolution 24-09. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.b Resolution authorizing conveyance of a single-family home located at
1311 Sandusky Drive.
Neighborhood & Development Services Director Hightshoe presented a PowerPoint.
The following individual appeared: Amel Ali. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Motion to approve resolution 24-10. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.c Resolution supporting a permanent ceasefire in Palestine and Israel, the return
of all captives, and the delivery of humanitarian aid; and affirming opposition to
antisemitism, Islamophobia and anti-Arab bigotry with the aim of achieving a
just and lasting political solution.
Mayor Teague provided information. The following individuals appeared: Deema
Totah presented a PowerPoint, Dani Misyuk, David Lubaroff, Mark Josephson,
Tristan Bracewell, Ed Flahrety, Jason Weeks, Paul Street, Perry Lenz, Sami
Scheetz, Newman Abuissa presented a PowerPoint, David Sterling, Jennifer
Sherer, Frank Saloman. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 24-11 as amended. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded
by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (4 Ayes) Alter, Harmsen, and Moe voting no.
Motion to amend resolution with the following changes: title of resolution - change
captives to hostages, paragraph four- change people to civilian noncombatants,
paragraph five- change captives to hostages and omit second captives, number five
- add and the release of Israeli hostages, number seven - add noncombatant,
number nine - add the President of the United States. [a redlined version of the
changes is on file in the City Clerk's office]. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded
by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.d Resolution establishing Charter Review Commission
City Attorney Goers presented information. Individual Council members asked
questions and expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 24-12. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Andrew
Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Council Appointments
12.a Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2025. (Michael Eckhardt
resigned). [Deferred from 11121123 and 12/1212023]
January 2, 2024 Summary of Minutes Page 5
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Horacio Borgen. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Andrew
Dunn. Motion Passed. Q Ayes)
13. Announcement of Vacancies - New
13.a Charter Review Commission - Nine vacancies to fill a one-year term
beginning April 1, 2024 and ending no later than April 1, 2025.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
14. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
14.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment ending December 31, 2024. (Eric Harris
was removed by City Council on November 6, 2023)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term,
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2028. (Term expires for Heather Flynn)
Airport Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill a 6-year term, January 1,
2024 - December 31, 2029. (Term expires for Dennis Keitel)
Board of Appeals - One vacancy, for an HVAC or Building Design Professional
or a qualified trade representative, with experience and training (if after three
months no professional applies or is appointed) to fill a five-year term,
January 1, 2024- December 31, 2028. (Term expires for Jim Walker)
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)
Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill a three-year term, January
1, 2024 - December 31, 2026. (Term expires for Jenny Gringer)
Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2024. (Edward Boyken resigned)
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill a three-year term, January
1, 2024-December 31, 2026. (Term expires for Susan Mellecker)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
January 2, 2024 Summary of Minutes Page 6
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
17. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn 8:38 PM. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
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January 2, 2024 Summary of Minutes Page 7
Item Number: 3.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
January 2, 2024
Work Session Minutes: December 12
Attachments: Work Session Minutes: December 12
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
-'° �� MEMORANDUM
Date: December 18, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, December 12, 2023 — 4:00 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas
P&Z Commissioners: Hensch, Craig, Elliott, Townsend
Staff: Fruin, Jones, Goers, Grace, Platz, Kilburg, Seydell-Johnson, Havel, Sovers, Hightshoe,
Sitzman, Russett
USG: LeFevre
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Joint meeting with Planning & Zoning Commission
Planning & Zoning Commissioners expressed individual views on the reduction of maximum
allowable height in the RNS-12 zone from 35' to 27'. Individual Council members asked questions
and expressed their views.
2. Review of Chauncey and RISE processes to inform future 21 S. Linn plans
Rachel Kilburg, Economic Development Coordinator presented a PowerPoint on past projects similar
to 21 S. Linn St. which discussed the following:
➢ Review of previous Public -Private development processes
➢ Agenda
➢ 21 S. Linn Street site map
➢ 21 S. Linn Street— Street view
➢ History of 21 S. Linn Street
➢ 21 S. Linn: Recent History
➢ Future of 21 S. Linn St
➢ Overview of Public -Private redevelopment process: Selection of Preferred Proposal
➢ Level of detail to expect
➢ The RISE request for proposals (RFP)
➢ The RISE RFP: General Community Goals
➢ The RISE RFP: General Project Goals
➢ The RISE RFP: Zoning Parameters
➢ The RISE RFP: Review process & criteria (x3)
➢ The RISE RFP: Submittal Requirements
➢ The RISE RFP: Proposal Review Timeline
➢ The RISE RFP: Initial vs. Revised Proposal example (x3)
➢ The RISE RFP: Initial Proposal Example — Site Plan/Floor Plan
➢ The RISE RFP: Revised Proposal Example — Site Plan/Floor Plan
➢ The RISE RFP: Initial Proposal Example
➢ The RISE RFP: Revised Proposal Example
➢ The RISE RFP: Initial vs. Revised Proposal example — Tax analysis & projection
➢ The RISE RFP: Proposal Review Timeline
December 12, 2023
Page 2
➢ The RISE RFP: After proposal selection
➢ Example #2 The Chauncey: Developer Selection Process
➢ The Chauncey: Timeline
➢ The Chauncey Request for Proposals (RFP)
➢ The Chauncey RFP: General downtown goals
➢ The Chauncey RFP: General Project Goals
➢ The Chauncey RFP: General Review Criteria (x2)
➢ The Chauncey RFP: Submittal Requirements
➢ The Chauncey RFP: Initial Proposal Example (x2)
➢ 2012 Proposal Schematic & 2016 Building Plans
➢ The Chauncey RFP: Initial Proposal Example -Conceptual Square Footage
➢ The Chauncey RFP: Initial Proposal Example — Timeline
➢ The Chauncey RFP: Initial Proposal Example — Gap Financing
➢ The Chauncey RFP: Proposal Review Timeline
➢ The Chauncey: Preferred Proposal Selection timeline
➢ The Chauncey Finalist Proposals: Public Input
➢ Preliminary Financial Analysis of Finalists
➢ The Chauncey: After Proposal Selection
➢ Anticipated Timeline
➢ Recommended Proposal Selection Process: 21 S. Linn Street
➢ 21 S. Linn St: Process Objectives
➢ 21 S. Linn St: Recommended Process
➢ 21 S. Linn St: City Council Action Items
➢ 21 S. Linn St: Public Input Opportunities
City Manager Fruin and Economic Development Coordinator Kilburg answered Council questions
and provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
3. USG Presentation of Renter's Guide
Noah LeFevre, USG Liaison and Keaton Zeimet, Past USG Liaison provided Council with a
PowerPoint presentation on the Renters Guide 2023-2024 which discussed the following
information:
➢ Methodology/Demographics
➢ Average Rent in Iowa City
➢ Maintenance Cooperation
➢ Landlord Responsiveness
➢ Sustainability
➢ Survey Conclusion
USG representatives answered Council questions and provided additional information.
4. Clarification of Agenda Items
Councilor Bergus stated she would recuse herself from item 5.g on the consent agenda. Mayor
Teague noted it would be removed for separate consideration.
5. Information Packet Discussion NNovember 22, November 30, December 71
➢ November 22 — None.
➢ November 30 — None.
December 12, 2023
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➢ December 7
(IP6 — Memo from Climate Action Coordinator: Whole Home Electrification/Housing
Choice Voucher Pilot Program) Mayor Teague noted the memo and the great
opportunities and benefits with these incentives. Climate Action team is being noticed
across the nation. Mayor Teague noted that the Mayors Innovation Project invited the
City of Iowa City to Washington DC and Climate Action Coordinator Gardner will be
attending and speaking on what Iowa City is doing.
(IP4 — Pending City Council Work Session Topics) Councilor Bergus asked to add a topic
to the pending list regarding and Update from JECC on the different types of crisis
response and what is available in the community.
(IP5 - Memo from Director of Parks & Recreation and Recreation Superintendent:
Recreation Division Proposed Use of Ned Ashton House) Mayor Teague noted the memo
and the opportunity for programming.
Action: Staff will add a pending work session topic for an update on alternative crisis response services
in the community.
6. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
Noah Le Fevre, USG Liaison, presented updates.
7. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
None.
Adjourn 5:46 p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
January 2, 2024
Special Formal Summary of Minutes: December 12
Attachments: Special Formal Summary of Minutes: December 12
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
December 12, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council special formal meeting, held at City Hall - Emma J.
Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington St. Mayor Teague presiding. Council members
present: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas. Staff
members present: Fruin, Jones, Goers, Grace, Platz, Sovers, Hightshoe,
Sitzman, Russett, Kubly. USG: LeFevre.
1. Call to Order
Mayor's statement regarding outgoing council members.
2. Consent Calendar —Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
2.a Special Formal Summary of Minutes: November 21
2.b Work Session Minutes: November 21
2.c Formal Summary of Minutes: November 21
3. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
3.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: October 5
3.b Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: October 25
3.c Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: October 26
3.d Airport Commission: September 14
3.e Airport Commission: October 19
3.f Climate Action Commission: October 2
3.g Climate Action Commission: November 13
3.h Housing & Community Development Commission: October 19
3.i Human Rights Commission: October 24
3.j Library Board of Trustees: October 26
4. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
4.a Liquor License - Renewal
1. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Oyama Sushi Yan's
Inc., dba Oyama Sushi, 1853 Lower Muscatine Rd.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for 1st & Main Hospitality LLC,
dba Pullman, 17 S. Dubuque St.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's
Place, 115 Iowa Ave.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Cantina LLC, dba
Coa Cantina Iowa City, 18 1/2 S. Clinton St.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Tun Restaurant, LLC, dba Sumo
Sushi & Bar, 122 E. Washington St.
4.b Liquor License — Ownership Change
1. Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Cantina LLC, dba Coa Cantina Iowa
City, 18 1/2 S. Clinton St.
December 12, 2023 Summary of Minutes Page 1
4.c Liquor License - New
1. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Gurwinder Singh dba Iowa Smoke
Time and Vapor Shop, 220 E. Washington St.
5. Consent Calendar — Resolutions and Motions
5.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $15,787,663.29 for the period
of October 1 through October 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.
5.b Resolution amending the budgeted position in Equity and Human Rights
Division of the City Manager's Office Department by renaming the Outreach
and Engagement Specialist position to Equity and Human Rights Engagement
Specialist and the AFSCME pay plan by adding the position Equity and
Human Rights Engagement Specialist to grade 12. (Resolution 23-311)
5.c Resolution to waive the annual fee for sidewalk cafes on Dubuque Street
due to the impact of construction. (Resolution 23-312)
5.d Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk
to attest a Declaration of Condominium Regime for the 1311-1313 Sandusky
Drive Condominiums. (Resolution 23-313)
5.e Resolution Authorizing the Procurement of Data Communications Equipment
and Installation. (Resolution 23-314)
5.f Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Wastewater Treatment
Facility Improvements Project. (Resolution 23-315)
5.g Resolution Approving Final Plat Iowa River Mobile Home Park a Resubdivision
of Paden's Resubdivision of Lots 1 and 4 of Charles Subdivision, Iowa City,
Iowa. (SUB23-0001) (Resolution 23-318)
6. Consent Calendar — Setting Public Hearings
6.a Motion setting a public hearing for January 2, 2024 on a resolution to amend
the Comprehensive Plan and Southwest District Plan to allow assisted group
living uses for the property located at 1201 W. Benton Street (CPA23-0001)
6.b Motion setting a public hearing for January 2, 2024 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 0.78 acres of land from Low Density
Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-
12). (REZ23-0008)
December 12, 2023 Summary of Minutes Page 2
6.c Resolution of intent to consider the proposed conveyance of a Gas Regulator
Easement to MidAmerican Energy Company at the Hickory Hill entrance at
North 7th Ave, and setting a public hearing thereon for January 2, 2024.
(Resolution 23-316)
6.d Resolution setting a public hearing for January 2, 2024, on a proposal to
convey a single-family home located at 1311 Sandusky Drive.
(Resolution 23-317)
End of Consent Calendar
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 2 - 6 removing 5.g for separate
consideration. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7
Ayes)
Motion to approve consent calendar, item 5.g. Moved by John Thomas, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
7. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Deema Totah presenting a PowerPoint, Dan
Phillips, Rabiah NaAllah, Audrey Messinger, Tarweeh Osman, Nix, Yumah Fifi, Viana
Qadoura, Casey Harwood presenting a PowerPoint, Shona Wu, Clara Reynen, Rasmus
Schlutter, Sarahann Kolder, Kufre Ituk, Kate Doolittle, Izzy Kippes, Mandi Remington,
Newman Abuissa, Mono De, Nicole Yeager, Brandon Ross, Alisa Meggitt.
8. Planning & Zoning Matters
8.a Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning to reduce the maximum allowable height
in the Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-12) zone from thirty-five
(35) feet to twenty-seven (27) feet for single-family and duplex uses.
(REZ23-0005)
Individual Council members asked questions. Senior Planner Russett provided
information. The following individuals appeared: Jim Throgmorton, Susan Futrell,
Sharon DeGraw, Nancy Carlson, Karen Kubby. Individual Council members
expressed their views. City Attorney Goers provided additional information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Pauline
Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Northside Neighborhood Association, Matt
Drabek and Kevin Boyd. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Laura Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
December 12, 2023 Summary of Minutes Page 3
9. Regular Formal Agenda
9.a Resolution authorizing conveyance of a single-family home located at 320 N.
Governor Street.
Neighborhood & Development Director Hightshoe provided information.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 23-319. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Pauline
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.b Resolution adopting the Aid to Agencies process and rescinding
Resolution No. 18-214.
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Kubly provided information. Individual Council
members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 23-320. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by John
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.c Resolution authorizing a fiscal year 2024 one-time worker retention incentive
bonus to AFSCME, Administrative, Confidential, and Executive employees.
City Manager Fruin provided information. The following individuals appeared: Megan
Vollenweider, David Sterling. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 23-321. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by John
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.d Resolution modifying classification/compensation plans for
Administrative, Confidential, and Executive employees for fiscal year 2025.
City Manager Fruin provided information for items 9.d and 9.e. The following
individual appeared: Grace Merritt. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Motion to approve resolution 23-322. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.e Resolution modifying Article 21 (Pay Plan) of the agreement between the City
of Iowa City and the Iowa City Library Board of Trustees and the American
Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local #183, AFL-CIO.
The following individuals appeared: David Sterling, Penelope Wilmoth, Amalia
Wilde. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 23-323. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Pauline
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
December 12, 2023 Summary of Minutes Page 4
9.f Resolution establishing the City of Iowa City's 2024 state legislative priorities.
Deputy City Manager Jones provided information. Individual Council members
asked questions. The following individuals appeared: Megan Vollenweider,
Rayshonda Hannon. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 23-324. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Pauline
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.g Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a grant agreement with Iowa
City Free Medical Clinic for facility renovations.
Motion to approve resolution 23-325. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10. Council Appointments
10.a Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2024
- December 31, 2028. (Term expires for Paula Swygard)
Appoint Paula Swygard.
10.b Climate Action Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms, January
1, 2024 - December 31, 2026. (Terms expire for Benjamin Grimm, Matt Krieger,
& Matthew Walter).
Appoint Michael Anderson, Benjamin Grimm, Zach Haralson .
10.c Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment-June 30, 2025. (Michael Eckhardt
resigned) [Deferred from 11/21/2023]
Defer to January 2, 2024.
10.d Human Rights Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms, January
1, 2024 - December 31, 2026. (Terms expire for Roger Lusala, Bijou Maliabo, &
Kelsey Paul Shantz)
Motion to appoint Roger Lusala, Liz Mendez-Shannon, Kelsey Paul Shantz .
10.e Parks & Recreation Commission - Two vacancies to fill a four-year term,
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2027. (Terms expire for Melissa Serenda & Alex
Stanton)
Motion to appoint Virginia Hayes, Alex Stanton.
10.f Public Art Advisory Committee -One vacancy for an art or design professional to
fill a thee-year term, January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026. (Term expires for
Steven Miller)
Motion to appoint Steven Miller.
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10.g Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill a three-year term, January 1,
2024 - December 31, 2026. (Term expires for Nancy Ostrognai)
Appoint Nancy Ostrognai and re-advertise one vacancy.
Individual Council members expressed their views regarding items 10.a through 10.g.
Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Megan Alter to appoint members for items
10.a through 10.g. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
11.a Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2028. (Term expires for Heather
Flynn)
Airport Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill a 6-year term, January 1,
2024 - December 31, 2029. (Term expires for Dennis Keitel)
Board of Appeals - One vacancy, for an HVAC or Building Design Professional
or a qualified trade representative, with experience and training (if after three
months no professional applies or is appointed) to fill a five-year term,
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2028. (Term expires for Jim Walker)
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)
Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2024. (Edward Boyken resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
11.b Announcement of Vacancies - New
Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission — One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term, upon appointment ending December 31, 2024. (Eric Harris was removed
by City Council on November 6, 2023).
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
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12. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming
meetings, community events, and items of interest.
13. Report on Items from City Staff
City staff thanked outgoing Councilors Taylor and Thomas for their time and service.
14. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 9:23 P.M. Moved by Pauline Taylor, seconded by John
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Mayo
City,Clerk
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