HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-19 Council minutes Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041
Summary of Minutes
March 19, 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, Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Platz, Seydell Johnson, Hightshoe,
Sitzman, Knoche. USG: LeFevre, Monsivais.
1. Call to Order
2. Special Presentation - Project Green
Co-Presidents Diane Allen and Cindy Parsons presented a PowerPoint.
3. Proclamations
3.a Save Soil Day Romy
Lodh accepting.
3.b Transgender Day of Visibility
Luck Kiche for Iowa City Pride and Doug Kollasch for the Human Rights
Commission accepting.
4. Consent Calendar-Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
4.a Work Session Minutes: February 20
4.b Formal Summary of Minutes: February 20
5. Consent Calendar- Receive and File Minutes
5.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: January 25
5.b Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: February 1
5.c Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: February 15
5.d Airport Commission: January 18
5.e Climate Action Commission: February 5
5.f Community Police Review Board: February 13 [See Recommendation]
5.g Historic Preservation Commission: January 11
5.h Human Rights Commission: January 23
5.i Library Board of Trustees: January 25
5.j Parks & Recreation Commission: January 10
5.k Planning &Zoning Commission: January 17 [See Recommendation]
5.1 Planning & Zoning Commission: February 7 [See Recommendation]
5.m Senior Center Commission: December 21
March 19, 2024 Summary of Minutes Page 1
6. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
6.a Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Webster Restaurant LLC, dba The
Webster, 202 N. Linn St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Baroncini, L.L.C., dba Baroncini, 104
S. Linn St.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Coach's Corner IC, LLC, dba Coach's
Corner, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.
4. Outdoor Service Area Coach's Corner IC, LLC, dba Coach's Corner, 749
Mormon Trek Blvd.
5. Class B Retail Alcohol License for Dolgencorp, LLC, dba Dollar
General #8137, 41 Highway 1 W.
6. Special Class C retail Alcohol License for Onnuri Group, Inc., dba
Onnuri Korean BBQ, 624 S. Gilbert St.
7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Katy LLC, dba Trumpet Blossom Cafe,
3310 E. Prentiss St.
8. Outdoor Service Area for Katy LLC, dba Trumpet Blossom Cafe, 3310
E. Prentiss St.
9. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Crown Liquor LLC, dba Crown
Liquor& Smoke, 19 Highway 1 W.
10. Special Class C Retail Alcohol for Marcus Midwest, LLC, dba Sycamore
Cinema, 1602 Sycamore St.
11. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go
#3502, 2303 Muscatine Ave.
12. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go
#3504, 1310 S. Gilbert St.
13. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Troon Beverages Inc., dba
Finkbine Golf Course, 1380 Melrose Ave.
14. Outdoor Service Area for Troon Beverages Inc., dba Finkbine
Golf Course, 1380 Melrose Ave.
15. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Chansy Kantaphone, dba
Thai Spice, Inc., 1210 S. Gilbert St.
16. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Cafe Taim LLC, dba Cortado, 26
S. Clinton St.
17. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Chauncey Entertainment LLC,
dba SpareMe Bowl & Arcade, 404 E. College St.
6.b Liquor License - New
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Los Amigos Grill Mexican Restaurant,
Inc., dba Los Amigos, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr.
6.c Cigarette Permit - New
1. Cigarette Permit for Taqdeer Smoke Time LLC, dba The Smokin Outlet
Tobacco and Vapor Shop, 223 S. Gilbert St. (Resolution 24-52)
March 19, 2024 Summary of Minutes Page 2
7. Consent Calendar- Resolutions and Motions
7.a Motion to approve submitting a letter of recommendation to the Johnson
County Board of Adjustment for a Conditional Use Permit application for a
temporary concrete and asphalt recycling use on land zoned County
Agriculture (A) in unincorporated Johnson County outside the City's
growth area.
7.b Motion to approve submitting a letter of recommendation to the Johnson
County Board of Adjustment for a Conditional Use Permit application for
a telecommunications tower on land zoned County Agriculture (A) in
unincorporated Johnson County not located in the City Fringe area.
7.c Resolution delegating review authority of County Conditional Use Permits.
(Resolution 24-53)
7.d Resolution amending budgeted positions in the Neighborhood Services
Division of the Neighborhood and Development Services Department by
reclassifying one full-time Associate Planner position to one full-time,
Senior Community Development Planner position and amending the
Administrative pay plan by adding the position Senior Community
Development Planner to grade 29. (Resolution 24-54)
7.e Resolution authorizing the procurement of three (3) makeup air units.
(Resolution 24-55)
7.f Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a grant agreement with The
Dream Center for Inclusive Economic Development funds.
(Resolution 24-56)
7.g Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a grant agreement with
Wright House of Fashion for Inclusive Economic Development funds.
(Resolution 24-57)
7.h Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a grant agreement with
Multicultural Development Center of Iowa for Inclusive Economic
Development funds. (Resolution 24-58)
7.1 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a Chapter
28E agreement for the joint provision of underwater search and recovery
operations (aka, a dive team) and rescinding Resolution No. 23-301.
(Resolution 24-59)
7.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
Bolton and Menk, Inc. to provide engineering consultant services for the
2024 Parks Improvements Project. (Resolution 24-60)
March 19, 2024 Summary of Minutes Page 3
7.k Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute
and the City Clerk to attest a correction to the agreement between the City of
Iowa City and the Iowa Department of Transportation for acceptance of
Bridge Investment Program (BIP) Funds for the Burlington Street Bridge
Project. (Resolution 24-61)
7.1 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. of Madison, Wisconsin to provide engineering
consultant services for the Hwy 1 / Hwy 6 Intersection Improvements Study
Project. (Resolution 24-62)
7.m Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Highway 6 East Water Main
Replacement Project. (Resolution 24-63)
7.n Resolution accepting the work for the Second Avenue Bridge Replacement
Project [EROS-3715-(664)--8J-52]. (Resolution 24-64)
8. Consent Calendar- Setting Public Hearings
8.a Motion setting a public hearing for April 2, 2024 to consider an ordinance
rezoning property located at 302-316 E. Bloomington Street from Central
Business Service (CB-2) zone to CB-2 with a Historic District Overlay
(OHD/CB-2) zone in order to designate the property as an Iowa City
Historic Landmark. (REZ24-0001)
8.b Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the authorization of a loan and
disbursement agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $3,322,000 Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Notes of the City of Iowa City, Iowa and providing for
publication of notice thereof. (Resolution 24-65)
8.c Resolution setting public hearing for April 2, 2024 on the proposed property
tax levy in the proposed budget ending June 30, 2025. (Resolution 24-66)
8.d Resolution setting a public hearing on April 2, 2024 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa Avenue Bridge Trail
Underpass Bridges 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 24-67)
8.e Resolution setting a public hearing on April 2, 2024 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Mormon Trek PCC Patching
Project, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing
the City Engineer to place said project manual on file for public inspection.
(Resolution 24-68)
March 19, 2024 Summary of Minutes Page 4
9. Consent Calendar- Correspondence
9.a Establishment of(1) additional on-street disabled parking space at 722 E.
College Street.
9.b Establishment of(1) on-street disabled parking space adjacent to 715 East
Iowa Avenue.
9.c Remove the loading zone on the north side of the 500 block of Bowery Street
and establish (2) on-street metered parking spaces.
9.d Establish a "No Parking Here to Corner" parking prohibition on Dodge Street
Court.
9.e Establishment of"No Parking Any Time" parking prohibition on the east side
of Keswick Drive.
End of Consent Calendar
The following individuals appeared: Frederick Newell (7.f), Clara Reynen (7.g-7.h), Angie
Jordan (7.f), Deb Walton (9.e). Mayor Pro Tem Salih asked for more information regarding
item 9.e. Neighborhood & Development Services Director Hightshoe and City Manager Fruin
provided additional information. Salih requested item 9.e be removed from the consent
calendar for separate consideration.
Motion to approve consent calendar, Items 4 - 9 removing item 9.e for separate
consideration. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7
Ayes)
Motion to approve item 9.e. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Joshua Moe.
No Vote Taken.
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Attorney Goers and City Manager
Fruin provided additional information. The following individual appeared: Kyle Walton.
Motion to defer to April 2, 2024. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence for item 8.a, Tim Weitzel and 9.e, Joshua Christian
and Margaret Henderson. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Emma Denney, Maeve Reynen, Harry Monalega,
Tamara Recker, Brandon Ross, Bellona Allou, Elizabeth Jorgensen, Jenny Kula,
Vincent Shoppa, Clara Reynen, Bren Gamer Proudie, Storma Branka, Vicky Thirthani,
Izzy Kippes, Nicole Yeager, John Glab.
March 19, 2024 Summary of Minutes Page 5
11. Planning & Zoning Matters
11.a Ordinance rezoning approximately 4.5 acres of property located at 429, 430,
436-438, and 501 Southgate Avenue and 1916 Waterfront Drive from Intensive
Commercial (CI-1) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone (REZ24-0002).
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a PowerPoint. Individual
Council members asked questions. City Attorney Goers provided additional
information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan Alter
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.b Ordinance rezoning approximately 6.25 acres of land located at 1810, 1816,
and 1828 Lower Muscatine Road from Neighborhood Public Zone (P-1) zone
to General Industrial (1-1) zone (REZ23-0010).
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a PowerPoint. Individual
Council members asked questions. City Attorney Goers provided additional
information as well as Joe Townsend, Oral Care Engineering Director for Proctor
& Gamble. The following individuals appeared: Kate, Nix, Perry Lenz, Izzy Kippes,
Tracy Daby (PowerPoint), Makenzie DeRoo, Julia Buchkina (PowerPoint), Anne
Marie Kraus (PowerPoint), Karen Kubby. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Motion to continue the public hearing and defer first consideration to April 16, 2024 .
Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Failed. (2 Ayes)
Laura Bergus, Andrew Dunn, Shawn Harmsen, Joshua Moe, Bruce Teague
voting no.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Mazahir Salih voting no.
Motion to accept correspondence from Tim Weitzel, Annie Tucker, Sonia Ettinger,
Mackenzie DeRoo - Greater Iowa City, Tom Carsner, Mary Kirkpatrick, Blair Frank,
Karen Kubby, Donna Hirst, Susan Henke, Becky Hall, Charlene Lange, Susan Dasovich,
Jane Shuttleworth, Lula Palmer, Tom Cook, Linda Quinn, Cheryl Ridgeway, Denice
Connell, Laura Routh, Deb Schoelerman, Dena Miller, Tracy Daby (x2), Susan
Chambers, Jennifer New, Anne Marie Kraus, Pat Bowen, Julia Buchkina, Janice Blake,
Hillary Schofield.. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed.
(7 Ayes)
12. Regular Formal Agenda
12.a Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for 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).
City Manager Fruin presented a PowerPoint for items 12.a - 12.d.
March 19, 2024 Summary of Minutes Page 6
Motion to approve resolution 24-69. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12.b Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of
not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State
of Iowa (for general corporate purposes).
Motion to approve resolution 24-70. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12.c Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of
not to exceed $200,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State
of Iowa (for general corporate purposes).
Motion to approve resolution 24-71. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12A Resolution authorizing the issuance of$10,200,000 General Obligation
bonds, series 2024, and levying a tax for the payment thereof.
Individual Council members asked questions. City Manager Fruin provided
additional information.
Motion to approve resolution 24-72. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12.e Resolution authorizing conveyance of a single-family home located at
1313 Sandusky Drive.
Neighborhood & Development Services Director Hightshoe presented a PowerPoint.
Individual Council members asked questions.
Motion to approve resolution 24-73. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Council Appointments
13.a 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) [Deferred
from March 19, 2024]
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Nicholas Yost. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13.b Charter Review Commission - One vacancy to fill a one-year term from April
1, 2024 to no later than April 1, 2025. (Andre Wright resigned)
Correspondence included in Council Packet.
March 19, 2024 Summary of Minutes Page 7
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Matt Hayek. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Andrew Dunn voting no, Laura Bergus recused.
Motion to accept correspondence from Andre Wright. Moved by Joshua Moe,
seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Laura Bergus
recused.
13.c Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - December 31, 2024. (Edward Boyken resigned) [Deferred from
February 20, 2024]
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Rachel Kinker. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Announcement of Vacancies - New
14.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2024. (Marie Krebs
resigned) Correspondence included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Motion to accept correspondence from Marie Krebs. Moved by Laura Bergus,
seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
15.a Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term from April
2, 2024 - April 3, 2028. (Term expires for Richard Wyss)
Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2025. (Ahmed Ismail resigned)
Library, Board of Trustees - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2029. (Lucilia Green resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
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)
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St.) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2024. (Cole Eckhardt Resigned)
March 19, 2024 Summary of Minutes Page 8
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.
16. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
17. Report on Items from City Staff
City Manager Fruin introduced the new Assistant City Manager Kirk Lehmann.
18. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 9:57 PM. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Mayor
City Clerk
March 19, 2024 Summary of Minutes Page 9
Item Number: 4.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 19, 2024
Work Session Minutes: February 20
Attachments: Work Session Minutes: February 20
r
CITY OF IOWA CITY
-'° �� MEMORANDUM
Date: February 23, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, February 20, 2024 — 4:11 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague
Staff: Fruin, Jones, Goers, Grace, Hightshoe, Kilburg, Havel, Sovers
USG: LeFevre, Monsivais
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Update presentation from Greater Iowa City, Inc.
Nancy Bird, CEO & President of Greater Iowa City, Inc. along with colleagues presented a
PowerPoint of the following:
Nancy Bird, CEO & President:
➢ Agenda
Austin Korns, Senior Economic Development Director:
➢ Economic Development
➢ Greater Iowa City, Inc. FY22-FY24 Business Development KPIs
Liz Hubing, Senior Director of Workforce and Business Innovation:
➢ Business Support Innovation
➢ Workforce Development
➢ Inclusive Economic Development
➢ Entrepreneurial Support
➢ MERGE — 136 S. Dubuque Street - Pictures
➢ M ERGE — 136 S. Dubuque Street — Leased Offices
Mackenzie DeRoo, Senior Director of Advocacy:
➢ Advocacy
➢ Advocacy & Leadership (Community & Executive Leadership Program)
Cady Gerlach, Senior Director of Community Development:
➢ Community Development
➢ Livability— Neighborhoods
➢ Livability —Inclusion
➢ Livability — Childcare
➢ Transit
Bird finished up the presentation and discussed the following:
➢ What's ahead in 2024-2025
➢ Major Changes Coming in 2024-2025
➢ 1. Testing a Vision
➢ 2. Approach (x10)
➢ 3. Inclusive Membership Model
➢ 4. New Services and Targets
➢ Economic Development Innovation Council
➢ Business Support Innovation Council
➢ Community Development Innovation Council
➢ Questions
February 20, 2024
Page 2
Individual Council members asked questions. Nancy Bird and Austin Korns provided additional
information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
2. 21 S. Linn public engagement plan overview
Economic Development Coordinator Kilburg Varley gave Council and overview of the 21 S Linn
Street public engagement plan and next steps. Individual Council members expressed their
views and asked staff questions. Kilburg Varley provided additional information. Council
feedback included offering a Mandarin translation of the survey, partnering with the Human
Rights Office to help promote participation, allowing for mail and drop-off feedback options,
placing flyers on buses, and targeting youth and UI student population participation.
3. Continued discussion on the FY 25 Budget proposal
Councilor Dunn asked the Mayor and Councilor Bergus about discussion they had with City
Manager Fruin. Councilor Bergus outlined the discussion on crisis response and all the many
components involved. Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views.
City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
4. Clarification of Agenda Items
Councilor Bergus asked for clarification on the Charter Review Commission appointment
process. Mayor Teague outlined the process and noted City Attorney to go over any known
conflicts during the formal meeting.
5. Information Packet Discussion rFebruary 8, February 151
➢ February 8-
1. (IP2 through IP7 — Civil Service Examinations) Councilor Alter congratulated all staff
on their new positions.
➢ February 15 — No discussion
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 5:26 p.m.
Item Number: 4.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 19, 2024
Formal Summary of Minutes: February 20
Attachments: Formal Summary of Minutes: February 20
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 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.
February 20, 2024 Summary of Minutes Page 1
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)
7.f 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 (CI-1) 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)
February 20, 2024 Summary of Minutes Page 2
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)
February 20, 2024 Summary of Minutes Page 3
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.
February 20, 2024 Summary of Minutes Page 4
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.
February 20, 2024 Summary of Minutes Page 5
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)
Ma
v
City Clerk
February 20, 2024 Summary of Minutes Page 6