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Summary of Minutes
January 16, 2024 - 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, Moe, Salih, Teague. Staff members present:
Fruin, Jones, Goers, Grace, Platz, Sitzman, Havel, Sovers, Welter. USG: LeFevre,
Monsivais.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness month
Teresa Davidson, CEO and Co-founder of Chains Interrupted accepting.
3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Special Formal Summary of Minutes: January 2
3.b Work Session Minutes: January 2
3.c Formal Summary of Minutes: January 2
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: December 7
4.b Parks & Recreation Commission: October 27
4.c Parks & Recreation Commission: December 13
4.d Senior Center Commission: October 19
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 Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's
Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.
2. Outdoor Service Area for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar
& Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for 2 -Tone, Inc., dba Bluebird Diner, 330
E. Market St.
4. Class B Retail Alcohol License for Aldi Inc., dba Aldi Inc. #67,
760 Ruppert Rd.
5.b Liquor License -New
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for The Englert Civic Theatre, Inc., dba
Englert Civic Theatre Inc., 221 E. Washington St.
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2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa Ave. Hospitality, LLC, dba
Giddy Up, 118 S. Clinton St.
6. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
6.a Resolution accepting the work for the storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main,
paving, and certain sidewalk public improvements for Sycamore Woods
— Parts One and Three, and declaring public improvements open for
public access and use. (Deferred Indefinitely)
6.b Resolution accepting the work for the sanitary sewer and water main
public improvements for Riverfront West First Addition, and declaring
public improvements open for public access and use. (Deferred Indefinitely)
6.c Resolution accepting the work for the 2022 Traffic Restriping Project.
(Resolution 24-13)
6.d Resolution accepting the work for the Mercer Park Aquatic Center & Scanlon
Gym Exterior Accessibility and Lighting Improvements Project.
(Resolution 24-14)
6.e Resolution approving an agreement with Riverside Theatre for financial
support to renovate Riverside Festival Stage. (Resolution 24-15)
6.f Resolution adopting the Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SODAS)
Standard Specifications (2024 Edition), as revised by the SUDAS General
Supplemental Specifications and the revised City of Iowa City
Supplemental Specifications (January 2024). (Resolution 24-16)
6.g Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the Title
VI Non -Discrimination Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation
(IDOT) and the United States Department of Transportation's (USDOT)
Standard Title VI/Non-Discrimination Assurances (Resolution 24-17)
6.h Resolution authorizing implementation of the position classification change
recommendations of the Internal Equity and Market Analysis study conducted
by the Austin Peters Group. (Resolution 24-18)
End of Consent Calendar
City Attorney Goers provided information regarding the indefinite deferral of items 6.a and 6.b.
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3 - 6 removing items 6.a and 6.b for separate
consideration. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (7
Ayes)
Motion to defer items 6.a and 6.b indefinitely. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
7. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individual appeared: Katie Doolittle.
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8. Planning & Zoning Matters
8.a 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)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Moe recusing.
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 24-4918. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by
Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Moe recusing.
Motion to accept correspondence from Brian Boelk, Axiom Consultants. Moved
by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Moe
recusing.
8.b 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) (Pass & Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 24-4919. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague voting no, Moe recusing.
8.c Resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan future land use map for property
located north of 1-80 and west of N. Dodge Street at the end of Moss Ridge
Road from Office Research Development Center to Intensive Commercial
(CPA23-0002)
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a PowerPoint. Individual
Council members asked questions. The following individual appeared: Michael
Muhlenbruch, McClure Engineering for the development team. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 24-19. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8.d Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 61.72 acres of land located
North of 1- 80, West of N. Dodge Street, at the end of Moss Ridge Road 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 (CIA) zone (REZ23-0009).
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a PowerPoint. Individual
Council members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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9. Regular Formal Agenda
9.a Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Repairs 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 Welter presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked
questions and expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 24-20. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.b Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the 2024 Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair 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 Welter presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked
questions. City Manager Fruin provided additional information. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 24-21. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
10.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.
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)
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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)
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.
11. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
12. Report on Items from City Staff
City Attorney Goers reported on various items.
13. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn
Motion Passed. (7
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7:07 PM. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Mazahir Salih.
Ayes)
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Item Number: 3.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
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Special Formal Organizational Meeting
January 2, 2024 - 4:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Consider. a motion to appoint City Clerk as temporary Chairperson.
Motion to appoint City Clerk. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
3. Nominations for office of Mayor of the City of Iowa City.
3.a Motion for nominations for office of Mayor.
Motion to nominate Councilor Teague. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
3.b Motion to close nominations.
Motion to close nominations. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Laura Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
3.c Vote (in order of nominations).
Motion to elect Councilor Teague as Mayor of the City of Iowa City. Moved by
Joshua Moe, seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
4. Nominations for office of Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Iowa City.
4.a Motion for nominations for office of Mayor Pro Tem.
Motion to nominate Councilor Salih. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
4.b Motion to close nominations.
Motion to close nominations. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Laura Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
4.c Vote (in order of nominations).
Motion to elect Councilor Salih as Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Iowa City. Moved
by Megan Alter, seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
5. Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem sworn in.
6. Consider a motion making two-year City Council appointments.
6.a Better Together 2030 Board (1)
2023 appointee - Bergus
Appoint Councilor Alter.
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6.b Community Police Review Board Liaison (1)
2022-23 appointee - Bergus
Appoint Councilor Bergus.
6.c East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG Policy Board) (1 — one
year appointment) 2022 appointee — Bergus (Harmsen as alternate) - NO
APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED AT THIS TIME.
No appointment for Iowa City needed until 2026.
6.d Economic Development Committee (3)
2022-23 appointees — Alter, Bergus, Thomas
Appoint Councilors Bergus, Dunn and Moe.
6.e Emergency Management Commission (1)
2022-23 appointee - Thomas
Appoint Mayor Teague
6.f Graduate and Professional Student Government Organization (1)
2022-23 appointee — Weiner (replaced by Dunn)
Appoint Councilor Dunn.
6.g Iowa City Assessor Evaluation Committee (1)
2022-23 appointee —Teague
Appoint Mayor Teague.
6.h Iowa City/Coralville Visitors & Convention Bureau (1)
2022-23 appointee - Teague
Appoint Mayor Teague.
6.1 Johnson County E911 Service Board
2022-23 appointees — City Manager designee, Liston (alternate)
Appoint City Manager designee, Police Chief Liston as alternate.
6.j Johnson County Suicide Prevention Coalition (1)
2023 appointee — new in 2024
Appoint Councilor Bergus.
6.k Joint Emergency Communication Center Policy Board (2)
2022-23 appointee — Taylor, Weiner (replaced by Bergus)
Appoint Councilors Bergus and Harmsen.
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6.1 Metro Coalition of Cities (1 plus alternate)
2022-23 appointee — Fruin, with Teague as alternate
Appoint City Manager Fruin and Mayor Teague as alternate.
6.m Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC -6 + 1
alternate) - City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney have served as
alternates in past years.
2022-23 appointees — Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Taylor, Thomas, Weiner
(replaced by Dunn)
Appoint Coucilors Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Moe, and Mayor Pro Tem Salih.
6.n Partnership for Alcohol Safety (1)
2022-23 appointee — Mayor co-chairs the
Committee
Appoint Mayor Teague as Co -Chair.
6.o Rules Committee (2)
2022-23 appointees - Taylor, Harmsen
Appoint Councilor Dunn and Mayor Pro Tem Salih.
6.p Seats Paratransit Advisory Committee (1)
2022-23 appointee — Bergus
Appoint Councilor Moe.
6.q UNESCO Board of Directors
2022-23 appointee — Alter
Appoint Councilor Harmsen.
Motion to appoint selected Council members to committees as noted in items 6.a through 6.q.
Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
7. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 4:46 PM
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Mazahir Salih.
City Clerk
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Item Number: 3.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
January 16, 2024
Work Session Minutes: January 2
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
-'° �� MEMORANDUM
Date: January 9, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 2, 2024 — 4:46 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague
Staff: Fruin, Jones, Goers, Grace, Platz, Havel, Sovers, Seydell, Hightshoe
USG: Le Fevre
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Review of the Tentative Meeting Schedule
City Manager Fruin reviewed the tentative meeting schedule. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
2. Clarification of Agenda Items
Mayor Teague noted that Councilor Moe will be recusing himself on several items.
5. Information Packet Discussion rDecember 14. December 21. December 281
➢ December 14 — None.
➢ December 21
1. (IP2 — Memo from Neighborhood & Development Services Director: American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) Update) Councilor Alter pointed out the memo from NDS Director
Hightshoe and mentioned under workforce development the University of Iowa's labor
program.
➢ December 28
1. (I P4 — Email from Greater Iowa City, Inc: Iowa City Economic Development and Greater
IC -Letter to Council [Submitted by Councilor Moe]) Councilor Moe noted the email and
asked to have Greater Iowa City, Inc present at a future work session.
Action: Staff will will reach out to Greater Iowa City, Inc. to schedule a work session
presentation.
6. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
Noah LeFevre, USG Liaison, presented updates.
Action: An open house with University Student Government will be held on 2/15 from 7-9pm at the
Old Capitol (Senate Chambers).
7. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
None.
Adjourn 4:58 p.m.
Item Number: 3.c.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
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January 16, 2024
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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.i 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
S. Gilbert St.
Hospitality LLC, dba The Box, 525
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 (CIA) 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 11/21/23 and 12/12/2023]
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Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Horacio Borgen. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Andrew
Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 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.
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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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