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Summary of Minutes
April 2, 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, Dunn, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague. Staff members present: Jones,
Goers, Grace, Platz, Knoche, Yoder, VanDyke, Davies, Hightshoe, Sitzman,
Nagle-Gamm, Ralston. USG: LeFevre, Monsivais.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a National Library Week
Manny Galvez, Iowa City Public Library Relations Specialist, accepting.
3. Consent Calendar- Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: March 19
3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: March 19
4. Consent Calendar- Receive and File Minutes
4.a Housing & Community Development Commission: November 16 [See
Recommendations]
4.b Human Rights Commission: February 27
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 Graze Iowa City LLC, dba Graze, 345 S.
Dubuque St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Aramark Sports and Entertainment
Services, LLC, dba Aramark, 105 1st Avenue
3. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba Kwik Spirits
#537, 923 Riverside Dr.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc.,
dba Deadwood, The, 6 S. Dubuque St.
5. Class E Retail Alcohol License for GB License, LLC, dba goPuff,
1907 Stevens Dr.
6. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Ramen Belly, LLC, dba Ramen Belly,
1010 Martin St.
7. Outdoor Service Area for Ramen Belly, LLC, dba Ramen Belly, 1010
Martin St.
8. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Mexico Lindo II, Inc., dba Mexico
Lindo Grill & Cantina, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.
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9. Outdoor Service for Mexico Lindo II, Inc., dba Mexico Lindo Grill.
& Cantina, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.
5.b Cigarette Permit- New
1. Cigarette Permit for Bright Legacy, Inc., dba Up In Smoke, 208 N. Linn St.
2. Cigarette Permit for Bright Era, Inc., dba Up in Smoke, 1901 Broadway St.
3. Cigarette Permit for Corridor Underground Entertainment, dba
Joystick, 13 S. Linn St., #10
Failed, 3-3.
5.c 1. Outdoor Service Area for Plated Table LLC, dba Plated Table, 625 S.
Dubuque St.
6. Consent Calendar- Resolutions and Motions
6.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of$9,961,261.87 for the period
of February 1 through February 29, 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.
6.b Resolution appointing Geoff Fruin, City Manager, to the Assessor's Examining
Board. (Resolution 24-74)
6.c 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
Watersmith Engineering, LLC of Muscatine, Iowa to provide engineering
consultant services for the Bradford Drive Water Main Replacement Project.
(Resolution 24-75)
6.d Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the
City Clerk to attest an Agreement by and between the Iowa Department of
Transportation and the City of Iowa City. (Resolution 24-76)
6.e Resolution approving Amendment#4 to an Agreement for Private
Development by and between the City of Iowa City, Iowa and Riverside
West, LLC formerly known as EMRICO Properties II, LLC. (Resolution 24-77)
7. Consent Calendar- Setting Public Hearings
7.a Resolution setting public hearing on amending the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating
Budget. (Resolution 24-78)
7.b Resolution setting a public hearing on April 16, 2024 to discuss the proposed
Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget, the proposed three-year Financial Plan for
Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2026, and the five-year Capital Improvement
Plan 2024 - 2028. (Resolution 24-79)
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7.c Resolution setting a public hearing for April 16, 2024 on an ordinance
amending Title 3, entitled "Finance, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled
"Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the
City Code to increase or change charges and fees. (Resolution 24-80)
7.d Resolution setting a public hearing on April 16, 2024 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Mercer Scanlon Roof and
Skylight Improvements Project, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said
hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place said project manual on file
for public inspection. (Resolution 24-81)
7.e Resolution setting a public hearing on April 16, 2024 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Kirkwood Ave CRANDIC
Railroad Crossing 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 24-82)
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3-7, removing 5.b for separate
consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to approve consent calendar item 5.b. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Failed. (3 Ayes)
8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Emma Denney, Bellona Allon, Clara Reynen, Lex
Letourneau, Brandon Ross, Nix, Maria Rosa Plata Flores, Ash Fell, Tristan Bracewell,
Casper Bakker, Storm O. Brink, Jenny Kula, Trent Strawhacker, Lisa Bockenstedt,
Chris Russell, Tara McGovern.
9. Planning &Zoning Matters
9.a 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. (REZ24-0001)
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a PowerPoint. Jordan
Sellergren, Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) Chair, and Deanna Thomann,
HPC members, presented information. Gary Skarda, 302-316 property owner,
presented information. Council members asked questions. Jessica Bristow, Historic
Preservation Planner, provided information. The following individuals appeared:
Ginalie Swaim presented a PowerPoint, Willy Oxley, David Woodruff, Roxanne
Erdahl, Phil Beck, Susan Futrell, Jay Honohan, Susan Mellecker, Bob Wise, Kevin
Boyd, Thomas Agran. City Attorney Goers noted that Mayor Pro Tem Salih had
stepped out for reglious purposes but was listening to the presentation/public
comments, Goers also reviewed the voting requirements for a super majority, and
what the appropriate considerations were for Council for the item being discussed.
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman provided information on what items can
not be considered by the Council. Individual Council members expressed their views.
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Motion to approve continue public hearing and defer first consideration to 4/16/24 .
Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Petra Kralickova, Linda Karel Sage, Michael
Duffey, Karen Leibold, Frank Gersh, Martha Gordon, G. Snobs, Rebecca Porter,
Kathleen Kamerick, Cecilia Rokusek, President/CEO National Czech & Slovak
Museam & Library, Rhawn Denniston, Holly Hart, Karl Schulz, Pamela Miller-
DeKeyser, Marty Boller, Rachel GArms, Quenby Murphy, Ben Huntley, Debra Kron,
Elizabeth Huntley, Bettina Bustos, Karen Leigh, Tom Curtis, Susan Craig, Ellen Van
Laere, Diana Harris, Dorian Dorado, Sandra Eskin, Protest of Rezoning from Gary
Skarda and correspondence from the following: Northside Marketplace Business
owners, Jaque McClure, Bobby Jett, Margaret Eginton Carmichael, Marybeth
Slonneger, Kasey & Dennis Befeler, Paul Jensen, Emmaline R Light, Lynda Leidiger,
Amy Weismann, Cecile Kuenzli, Susan (sham, Ceil Miller Bouchet, Barbara Schelar,
Alison Guernsey, Susan Futrell, Jordan Sellergren and Northside Businesses, Adam
Phillips, Diann McChristy, Dave Tingwald, Sheila Boyd, Brooke Dearborn Huston,
Nancy Romalov, Jerry Alberhasky, Virginia Hayes, Devin Redmond, Mary
Rockafellow, Amanda Mosley, Dawn Frary, Nate Pol!peter, Lisa Petrie, Mike Fallon,
Jackie Biger, Vera and Peter Gross, Naomi Greyser, Kristin Addis, Patricia Addis,
Alex and Jeremy Ackerman, Jill Harper, Mark Weinstein, Fran Jensen, Randy
Brauns, Will Thomson. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Andrew Dunn. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes)
9.b 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)
(Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 24-4921. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
9.c 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 (I-1) zone. (REZ23-0010) (Second Consideration)
The following individuals appeared: Laura Routh (photos), Cindy Cochran, Anne
Marie Kraus, Tracy Daby. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Salih voting no.
Motion to accept correspondence from Laura Routh. Moved by Andrew Dunn,
seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
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Motion to accept correspondence from Jennifer Banta, President & CEO United Way
of Johnson & Washington Counties, Sandra Alper, Kathy Fitzpatrick, Julie Reid,
Academy Director La Petite Academy 7263, Joan and Tom Cook,Jane Shuttleworth,
Tracy Daby, Anne Marie Kraus, Cheryl Ridgeway, Ruth Manna . Moved by
Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.a Resolution approving a project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Iowa Avenue Bridge Trail Underpass Bridges 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 Yoder presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked
questions. City Engineer Havel provided additional information. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 24-83. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10.b Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Mormon Trek PCC Patching Project, establishing amount
of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to
bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Civil Engineer VanDyke presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked
questions and expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 24-84. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Dunn absent.
10.c Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the
authorization of a loan and disbursement agreement and the issuance
of$3,322,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes.
Finance Director Davies presented a PowerPoint for items 10.c and 10.d.
Individual Council members asked questions.
Motion to approve resolution 24-85. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10.d Resolution approving and authorizing a form of Interim Loan and
Disbursement Agreement by and between the City of Iowa City and the Iowa
Finance Authority, and authorizing and providing for the issuance and
securing the payment of$ 3,322,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes
Anticipation Project Note, Series 2024, of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, under
the provisions of the Code of Iowa and providing for a method of payment of
said note.
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Motion to approve resolution 24-86. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10.e Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement with Mydatt
Services, Inc. dba Block by Block and the Iowa City Downtown District for
cleaning of City Plaza, downtown sidewalks, downtown public alleys, and
City-owned parking ramps.
Transportation Director Nagle-Gamm presented information for items 10.e and 10.f.
Individual Council members asked questions. Deputy City Manager Jones and City
Attorney Goers provided additional information. The following individual appeared:
Betsy Potter, Executive Director of the Iowa City Downtown District. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 24-87. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10.f Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Agreement
with the Iowa City Downtown District in conjunction with the agreement with
Mydatt Services, Inc. dba Block by Block for cleaning of City Plaza, downtown
sidewalks, downtown public alleys, and City-owned parking ramps.
Motion to approve resolution 24-88. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10.g Establishment of"No Parking Any Time" parking prohibition on the east
side of Keswick Drive.
City Attorney Goers provided information regarding the acceptance of the item.
MPOJC Executive Director Ralston presented information. The following individual
appeared: Douglas Walton. Individual Council members asked questions and
expressed their views. City Attorney Goers provided additional information.
Motion to approve correspondence. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (4 Ayes) Alter and Salih voting no.
10.h Resolution Adopting the Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Allocations
for Fiscal Year 2024.
Doug Kollach, Human Rights Commission Chair, and Kelsey Paul Shantz, Human
Rights Commission Vice Chair, presented information. Individual Council members
asked questions. The following individuals appeared: Rachel Scott, Tasha Lard,
Ayman Shariff, and Royceann Porter. Individual Council members expressed their
views. City Attorney Goers provided information regarding number of votes
required by state law to pass the item.
Motion to approve resolution 24-89. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Salih recused.
Motion to accept correspondence from Royceann Porter. Moved by Andrew Dunn,
seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Salih recused.
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10.i Resolution adopting an assessment schedule of unpaid mowing, clean-up of
property, snow removal, sidewalk repair, and stop box repair charges and
directing the Clerk to certify the same to the Johnson County Treasurer for
collection in the same manner as property taxes.
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Attorney Goers provided
information regarding one of the properties listed. City Clerk Grace noted the late
handout with revised properties.
Motion to approve resolution 24-90. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
11. Council Appointments
11.a Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, April 2, 2024
-April 3, 2028. (Term expires for Richard Wyss)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Richard Wyss. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
11.b Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment- December 31, 2025. (Ahmed Ismail resigned)
Motion to defer appointment to 4/16/24. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
11.c Library, Board of Trustees - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2029. (Lucilia Green resigned)
Motion to defer appointment to 4/16/24. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
12. Announcement of Vacancies - New
12.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2024 (Sikowis Nobiss
Resigned) Correspondence included in Council packet.
Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1, 2024 -
June 30, 2028. (Term expires for Hellecktra Orozco)
Community Police Review Board - Two vacancies to fill a four-year term,
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2028. (Terms expire for Amanda Remington & Orville
Townsend Sr)
Historic Preservation Commission (At-Large) - One vacancy to fill a three-year
term, July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027. (Term expires for Margaret Beck)
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Historic Preservation Commission (College Green) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027. (Term expires for Noah Stork)
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St.) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term plus a three-year term, upon appointment - June 30, 2027.
(formerly advertised as unexpired term - Cole Eckhardt Resigned)
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn Ave.) - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term plus a three-year term, upon appointment - June 30,
2027. (formerly advertised as unexpired term - Kevin Larson resigned)
Housing & Community Development Commission - Three vacancies to fill a
three- year term, July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027. (Terms expires for Becci
Reedus, Kaleb Beining, Karol Krotz)
Motion to accept correspondence from Sikowis Nobiss. Moved by Mazahir Salih,
seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
13. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
13.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2024. (Marie Krebs
resigned)
Applications must be received by 5 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, 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 (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025. (formerly advertised as unexpired term
— Lyndi Kiple resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
14. City Council Information
15. Report on Items from City Staff— City Attorney Goers provided information.
16. Adjourn
Motior,,.to adjourn at 10:53 PM. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Mazahir Salih.
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Item Number: 3.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
April 2, 2024
Work Session Minutes: March 19
Attachments: Work Session Minutes: March 19
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
- '° �� MEMORANDUM
Date: March 21, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, March 19, 2024 — 4:06 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter (absent), Bergus, Dunn (absent), Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague
Staff: Fruin, Jones, Goers, Grace, Lehmann, Platz, Knoche, Sovers, Havel, Liston, Lyon,
Seydell-Johnson, Hightshoe
USG: LeFevre, Monsivais
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Public Safety Calls for Service Discussion
City Manager Fruin provided Council with a brief introduction of the presentation on Public
Safety Calls for Service. Tom Jones, JECC Executive Director provided council with a
PowerPoint presentation on public safety calls for service and discussed the following:
➢ Outline Discussion
➢ JECC High Level Overview
➢ JECC Governing Board
➢ JECC Advisory Committee
➢ Emergency Medical Dispatch/Medical Director
➢ Dispatcher Training
➢ Calls for Service Assignment
➢ 911 or 988 Response
➢ 911/988 Diversion Flow
➢ 5 Year Phone Call Volume comparison
➢ 5 Year CAD Calls for service comparison
Jones answered Council questions and provided additional information.
Dustin Liston, Iowa City Police Chief presented a PowerPoint on the following:
➢ Police Department Annual Report
➢ Crisis Calls for Service Continuum
➢ ICPD Calls for Service 2019-2023
➢ ICPD Top Calls for Service type 2019-2023
➢ 2023 Officer Initiated Call for Service (Excluding Traffic Stops)
City Manager Fruin and Chief Liston answered Council questions and provided additional
information.
Scott Lyon, Iowa City Fire Chief presented a PowerPoint on the following:
➢ ICFD EMS
➢ ICFD Calls for Service 2019-2023
➢ Top Ten EMS dispatches of 30 possibilities
➢ Situation Found — Graph
Chief Lyon answered Council questions and provided additional information. Individual Council
members express their views.
March 19, 2024
Page 2
2. Clarification of Agenda Items
Councilor Bergus will recuse herself on item 13.b Charter Review Commission appointment.
3. Information Packet Discussion (February 22, February 29, March 7, March 141
➢ February 22— no discussion
➢ February 29 — no discussion
➢ March 7— no discussion
➢ March 14 — no discussion
4. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
Noah Le Fevre, USG Liaison and Matthew Monsivais, USG Alternate presented updates.
5. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees.
Adjourn 5:46 p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
April 2, 2024
Formal Summary of Minutes: March 19
Attachments: Formal Summary of Minutes: March 19
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)
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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.i 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)
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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 [BROS-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)
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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 Garner Proudie, Storma Branka, Vicky Thirthani,
Izzy Kippes, Nicole Yeager, John Glab.
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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.
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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)
12.d 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.
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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)
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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
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