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Summary of Minutes
February 20, 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, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague. Staff members present:
Fruin, Jones, Goers, Grace, Platz, Kilburg Varley, Havel, Sovers, VanDyke,
Hightshoe, Sitzman, Bristow.. USG: LeFevre, Monsivais.
1. Call to Order
2. State of the City
3. Proclamations
3.a International Women's Day and Women's History Month
Bijou Mali, Brd Member, Johnson County United Nations Assoc (UNA), accepting.
3.b Rare Disease Day
Mika Covington, Vice President, Next Generation of Cystinosis, accepting.
4. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
4.a Work Session Minutes: February 6
4.b Formal Summary of Minutes: February 6
5. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
5.a Airport Commission: December 14
5.b Civil Service Commission: February 9
5.c Climate Action Commission: December 4
5.d Community Police Review Board: January 11 [See Recommendation]
6. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
6.a Liquor License - New
1. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Oyama Sushi Wang's Inc.,
dba Oyama Sushi, 1853 Lower Muscatine
7. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
7.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of$12,369,419.57 for the
period of January 1 through January 31, 2024, 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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7.b Resolution approving agreement between Graduate Iowa City Owner, LLC, and
the City of Iowa City. (Resolution 24-37)
7.c Resolution adopting the procedural rules of the Board of Adjustment and
rescinding Resolution No. 21-275. (Resolution 24-38)
7.d 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. of Madison, Wisconsin to provide engineering
consultant services for the Water Plant High Service Pump Variable
Frequency Drive (VFD) Replacements Project. (Resolution 24-39)
7.e Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Repairs
Project. (Resolution 24-40)
71 Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the 2024 Parking Garage
Maintenance and Repairs Project. (Resolution 24-41)
7.g) Resolution of support for the Domestic Violence Intervention Program's State
HOME ARP application and commitment to provide local match funds to acquire
land for up to six attached single-family homes. (Resolution 24-42)
8. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
8.a Motion setting a public hearing for March 19, 2024 on an ordinance rezoning
approximately 6.25 acres of land from Neighborhood Public Zone (P-1) zone
to General Industrial (1-1) zone (REZ23-0010).
8.b Motion setting a public hearing for March 19, 2024 on an ordinance for a City-
initiated rezoning of approximately 4.5 acres of land from Intensive
Commercial (CIA) zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) zone. (REZ24-
0002)
8.c Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of
not to exceed $9,300,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City,
State of Iowa (for essential corporate purposes) and providing for
publication of notice thereof. (Resolution 24-43)
8.d Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not
to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State
of Iowa (for general corporate purposes) and providing for publication of
notice thereof. (Resolution 24-44)
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8.e Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not
to exceed $200,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State of
Iowa (for general corporate purposes) and providing for publication of notice
thereof. (Resolution 24-45)
8.f Resolution setting public hearing for March 19, 2024, on a proposal to convey a
single-family home located at 1313 Sandusky Drive. (Resolution 24-46)
8. Consent Calendar- Correspondence
9.a Establishment of(1) on-street disabled parking space adjacent to 630 E.
Washington Street.
End of Consent Calendar
Councilor Harmsen pointed out item 8.f, Sale of 1313 Sandusky Dr, noting it was
another Affordable Housing initiative by the City.
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 4 - 9 . Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded
by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)] No one appeared.
11. Regular Formal Agenda
11.a Appeal to the City Council of the decision of the Historic Preservation
Commission approving a Certificate of Appropriateness with conditions for
an alternation project regarding the installation of a mini-split HVAC system
at 811 E. College Street in the College Green Historic District.
City Attorney Goers summarized the memo outlining the procedure for an appeal,
which was included in the agenda packet. Individual Council members asked
questions. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a PowerPoint.
The following individuals appeared: Lily Westemeyer presented a PowerPoint
and Laura Westemeyer provided information. Development Services Coordinator
Sitzman provided additional information. Individual Council members asked
questions and expressed their views.
Motion to affirm the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission . Moved
by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Mazahir
Salih voting no.
Motion to accept correspondence from Laura Westemeyer (x3), Beth Gehring, Reid
Dempsey, Veronica Tessler. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Joshua Moe.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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11.b Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign Lease Amendment#2 to a
Lease Agreement with Greater Iowa City, Inc. to renew their lease for the
Merge space within the Iowa City Public Library, extending the lease for
four years.
Economic Development Coordinator Kilburg Varley presented information. Individual
Council members asked questions. The following individual appeared: Nancy Bird,
President of Greater Iowa City.
Motion to approve resolution 24-47. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.c Resolution authorizing conveyance of a single-family home located at
3351 Wintergreen Drive.
Neighborhood and Development Director Hightshoe presented information.
Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 24-84. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.d Resolution approving the project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Highway 6 East Water Main Replacement 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. City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
Motion to approve resolution 24-49. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.e Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Highway Commercial
Urban Revitalization Plan.
City Attorney Goers presented information. Individual Council members asked
questions.
Motion to approve resolution 24-50. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.f Resolution approving eligibility for a tax exemption on an improvement project
on commercial property located at 947 Highway 6 E, Iowa City, Iowa, pursuant
to the Highway Commercial Urban Revitalization Plan.
Economic Development Coordinator Kilburg Varley presented information. Individual
Council members asked questions. City Attorney Goers and City Manager Fruin
provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
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Motion to approve resolution 24-51. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Council Appointments
12.a Charter Review Commission - Nine vacancies to fill a one-year term from
April 1, 2024 to no later than April 1, 2025.
City Attorney Goers presented information regarding councilors conflict of
interest. Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to appoint John Balmer, Susan Craig, John Deeth, Gerene Denning,
Mackenzie Deroo, Molly Kucera, Bijou Maliabo, Jennifer Patel, Andre' Wright.
Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12.b Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill a three-year term, January
1, 2024 - December 31, 2026. (Term expired for Jenny Gringer)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Leslie Finer. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Andrew Dunn.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12.c Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2024. (Edward Boyken resigned)
Motion to defer to March 19. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12.d Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill a three-year term, January 1,
2024-December 31, 2026. (Term expired for Susan Mellecker)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Betty Rosse. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Announcement of Vacancies - New
13.a Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term from April
2, 2024 - April 3- 2028. (Term expires for Richard Wyss on April 1, 2024).
Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment- December 31, 2025. (Ahmed Ismail resigned)
Correspondence included in Council Packet.
Library, Board of Trustees - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - June 30, 2029. (Lucilia Green resigned). Correspondence
included in Council Packet.
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Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
Motion to accept correspondence from Ahmed Ismail and Lucilia Green . Moved
by Laura Bergus, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
14.a Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2028. (Term expired for Heather
Flynn)
Airport Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill a 6-year term, January 1,
2024 - December 31, 2029. (Term expired 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 expired 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)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
15. City Council Information — No updates.
16. Report on Items from City Staff
City Manager Fruin reported on various items.
17. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 9:47 PM. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura Bergus,
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Item Number: 4.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
February 20, 2024
Work Session Minutes: February 6
Attachments: Work Session Minutes: February 6
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
-'° �� MEMORANDUM
Date: February 9, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, February 6, 2024 — 4:00 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague
Staff: Fruin, Jones, Goers, Grace, Liston, Konche, Sovers, Hightshoe, Stizman,
Bristow, Davies, Lyon
USG: Le Fevre, Monsivais
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Presentation on City Hall Building Space Needs Study
City Manager Fruin provided Council with an introduction and background on the City Hall
needs. Justin Bishop, OPN Architects presented a PowerPoint on the City Hall Building Space
Needs Study and discussed the following:
➢OPN Architects
➢Agenda
➢Process Timeline
➢Survey Process
— 10 Guiding Principles
— Themes
➢Solutions
Sophie Donta, OPN Architects presented the following
➢Building Conditions
➢Current Site Map
➢Building History
➢Architectural
— Construction Types
— Program
— Daylight Access
— Daylight Access (Daylight vs Artificial Light)
— Circulation (1-0, 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, Staircases, Elevator ADA accessible)
— Summary
➢MEP Systems
— Location (Rooftop Units/Outside Electrical Service)
— Summary
➢Human Experience (City Hall, Fire, Police, Restroom Access)
— Summary
➢Space Needs (City Hall, Police, Fire)
➢Survey Results — Space Needs
➢Building Investments
February 6, 2024
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Bishop finished up the presentation to discuss the following:
➢Next Steps
— Study the Challenges
— Find the Opportunities
— Solutions
Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views. OPN representatives
answered Council questions. City Manager Fruin provided additional details.
2. Annual Historic Preservation Plan Presentation
Historic Preservation Planner Bristow presented a PowerPoint on the Annual Historic
Preservation Plan and discussed the following:
➢ Certified Local Government 2023 Annual Report
➢ Background
➢ Iowa City Historic Preservation
➢ Historic Preservation Commission 2023 General Information
➢ 4. National Register (NR) properties that were Altered
➢ 5. Which Properties were locally designated in 2023
➢ 6. Locally designated properties that were Altered
➢ 7.2 Assistance provided on preservation projects
➢ 7.2 Assistance provided on preservation projects — Historic Preservation Fund
➢ 7.3 Public Education and Outreach
➢ 8. Issues, Challenges and/or Successes
➢ 9. Partnership formed or continued
➢ 9. Partnership formed or continued — City Channel 4
➢ City Channel 4 Iowa City — 40 Years of Historic Preservation in Iowa City (YouTube)
Individual Council members expressed their views. Historic Preservation Planner Bristow
provided additional information.
3. Continued discussion on the FY 25 Budget proposal
City Manager Fruin noted that this was the time for Councilors to ask questions regarding the
proposed budget. Fruin was asked to provided a brief overview of his memo (IP3) in 2/1
Information Packet regarding utility rate background information. Individual Council members
asked questions and expressed their views.
City Manager Fruin stated Councilors had expressed interest to discuss the funds requested for
license plate reader technology. Police Chief Liston and City Manager Fruin provided
information and answered Council questions.
Councilors also discussed the funds requested for a Police Data Analysis position. Individual
Council members expressed their views. Police Chief Liston and City Manager Fruin provided
additional information.
[Recess @ 5:45 PM] and [Returned @ 7:39 PM]
Councilors continued the FY 25 Budget proposal discussion regarding the Police Data Analysis
position. Police Chief Liston summarized the information presented prior to recessing the work
session. Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views. City Manager
Fruin answered Council questions and provided additional information.
February 6, 2024
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Councilors wrapped up with a discussion regarding the Fire Department full time employee
(FTE) request. Fire Chief Lyon and City Manager Fruin provided information. Individual Council
members express their views.
Action: Staff will move forward with final budget document preparations with the removal of $40k
from the Police budget that was intended to be used for license plate reader technology
deployment.
4. Clarification of Aaenda Items - no discussion.
5. Information Packet Discussion rJanuary 18, January 25, February 11
➢ January 18-
1. (IP2 — Memo from Neighborhood & Development Services Coordinator & Senior
Housing Inspector: City -Owned Property at 2318/2320 Taylor Drive) Councilor Alter
noted the memo and is excited for the possibilities of a community center. Individual
Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided additional
information.
2. (IP3 — Johnson County Master Gardner Downtown City Gardens: 2023 Report to
Iowa City) Councilor Moe noted the Master Gardner report. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
➢ January 25 - No discussion.
➢ February 1
1. (IP4 — Pending City Council Work Session Topics) City Manager Fruin asked for
Council confirmation on the items that were requested to be added to the pending work
session topics.
Action: The following items will be added to the Pending List:
• Review of the City's utility discount program
• Discussion on license plate reader technology
• Local Option Sales Tax and other alternative revenue streams
• Affordable Housing discussion
• Update on efforts of the Childcare Coalition
• Funding for immigrant led or served community organizations
6. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
Matthew Monsivais, USG Alternate and Noah LeFevre, USG Liaison presented updates.
7. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees.
Adjourn 8:45 p.m.
Item Number: 4.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
February 20, 2024
Formal Summary of Minutes: February 6
Attachments: Formal Summary of Minutes: February 6
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
February 6, 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, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague. Staff members present:
Fruin, Jones, Goers, Grace, Platz, Liston, Lyon, Sovers, Hightshoe, Sitzman,
Trunbull, Davies. USG: LeFevre, Monsivais.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a Black History Month
Chastity Dillard, Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission Chair, accepting.
2.b Lunar New Year
Na (Nina) Li, President - Eastern Iowa Chapter Asian and Pacific Islander
American Public Affairs Association (APAPA), accepting.
3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: January 16
3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: January 16
3.c Budget Work Session Minutes: January 22
3.d CIP Budget Work Session Minutes: January 24
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: January 4 [See Recommendation]
4.b Airport Commission: November 15
4.c Community Police Review Board: December 12 [See Recommendation]
4.d Historic Preservation Commission: December 14
4.e Human Rights Commission: November 28
4.f Library Board of Trustees: December 21
4.g Public Art Advisory Committee: December 7
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 Jobsite IC LLC, dba Jobsite, 928
Maiden Ln.
2. Outdoor Service Area for Jobsite IC LLC, dba Jobsite, 928 Maiden Ln.
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Class C Retail Alcohol License for Etre Plaza Towers Restaurant LLC,
dba Formosa, 221 E. College St.
Class C Retail Alcohol License for Motif, Ltd. dba Bo -James, 118
E. Washington St.
5.b Liquor License -New
1. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Bolang 888 LLC, dba
Szechuan House, 320 E. Burlington St.
6. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
6.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $18,807,194.94 for the period
of December 1 through December 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.
6.b Resolution adopting regulations governing the operation of Oakland
Cemetery including lot owner rights, maintenance practices, and visitor rules
and rescinding Resolution No. 17-65. (Resolution 24-22)
6.c Resolution establishing a schedule of rates and charges for Oakland
Cemetery and rescinding Resolution No. 23-55. (Resolution 24-23)
6.d Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) new automated
refuse truck. (Resolution 24-24)
6.e Resolution accepting the work for the Scott Blvd Sidewalk Infill and
Storm Sewer Improvement Project. (Resolution 24-25)
6.f Resolution accepting the work for the 2023 Dual Extraction System
Expansion Project. (Resolution 24-26)
6.g Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and
the City Clerk to attest Amendment No. 3 to the March 3rd, 2020 Consultant
Agreement by and between the City of Iowa City and SAM, LLC (formerly
Midland GIS Solutions, LLC.), of Maryville, MO to provide consultant services
for the Asset Management Project. (Resolution 24-27)
6.h Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property interests necessary for
construction of the High Street and Southgate Avenue Sidewalk Infill Project.
(Resolution 24-28)
6.i Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property interests necessary for
construction of the Kirkwood Ave CRANDIC Railroad Crossing Project.
(Resolution 24-29)
6.j Resolution Approving Final Plat of Brickyard Hollow Iowa City, Iowa. (SUB23-
0008) (Resolution 24-31)
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6.k Resolution approving the settlement of pending litigation. (Resolution 24-30)
7. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
7.a Motion setting a public hearing for January 20, 2024 on an ordinance
rezoning approximately 6.25 acres of land from Neighborhood Public Zone (P-
1) to General Industrial (1-1) (REZ23-0010).
7.b Motion setting a public hearing for February 20, 2024 on an appeal to the City
Council of the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission approving a
Certificate of Appropriateness with conditions for an alternation project
regarding the installation of a mini -split HVAC system at 811 E. College
Street in the College Green Historic District.
7.c Resolution setting a public hearing on a proposed Amendment No. 1 to
the Highway Commercial Urban Revitalization Plan. (Resolution 24-32)
7.d Resolution setting a public hearing for February 20, 2024 regarding the
intent to enter into Lease Amendment #2 with Greater Iowa City, Inc. to
renew their lease for the Merge space within the Iowa City Public Library.
(Resolution 24-33)
7.e Resolution setting a public hearing on February 20, 2024 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Highway 6 East Water Main
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 24-34)
7.f Resolution setting public hearing for February 20, 2024, on a proposal
to convey the property at 3351 Wintergreen Drive. (Resolution 24-35)
End of Consent Calendar
The following individual appeared regarding item 6.k: Sadie McDowell. Individual Council
members asked questions regarding item 3 through 7. City Manager Fruin provided additional
information.
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3 - 7, removing item 6.j for separate
consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7
Ayes)
The following individual appeared regarding item 6]: Jim Throgmorton. Individual Council
members asked questions. City Manager Fruin and Development Services Coordinator
Sitzman provided additional information.
Motion to approve item 6.j. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Motion to accept correspondence from Cheryl Ridgeway, Desiree Dahl, Martha
Shaw, and Pat Bowen. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Brandon Ross, Clara Rynen, and Maeve Rynen.
9. Planning & Zoning Matters
9.a 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 (CI-1) zone (REZ23-0009).
(Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 24-4920. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Michael Muhlenbruch, McClure Engineering .
Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.a Resolution approving Substantial Amendment #4 to Iowa City's FY21 Annual
Action Plan.
Grants Specialist Turnbull presented information. Individual Council members asked
questions. City Manager Fruin and Grants Specialist Turnbull provided additional
information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 24-36. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Salih voting no.
11. Council Appointments
11.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)
Motion to appoint Amos Kiche. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Mazahir Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.b 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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Motion to defer appointment to March 19. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
12.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.
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)
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.
13. City Council Information — No updates.
14. Report on Items from City Staff — No reports.
15. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:28 PM. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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