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Summary of Minutes.
April 16, 2024 - 6:10 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 (via Zoom), Teague. Staff
members present: Fruin, Jones, Goers, Grace, Platz, Hightshoe, Russett,
Bristow, Nagle-Gamm, Knoche, Sovers, Yoder, Clark, Davies, Ogden. USG:
LeFevre, Monsivais.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a Arbor Day
Tyler Baird, Parks and Forestry Superintendent, accepting.
2.b Fair Housing Month
Terry Vargason, Greater Iowa City Apartment Association, accepting.
3. Consent Calendar- Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Special Formal Summary of Minutes: April 2
3.b Work Session Minutes: April 2
3.c Formal Summary of Minutes: April 2
4. Consent Calendar- Receive and File Minutes
4.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: March 18
4.b Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: March 20
4.c Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: March 21
4.d Airport Commission: February 8
4.e Airport Commission: March 4
4.f Climate Action Commission: March 4
4.g Community Police Review Board: March 12
4.h Historic Preservation Commission: February 8
4.1 Library Board of Trustees: February 22
4.j Library Board of Trustees: February 29
4.k Planning &Zoning Commission: February 21 [See Recommendation]
4.1 Senior Center Commission: February 15
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 Iowa City Lodge No 590 B.P.O. Elks of
U.S.A., dba B.P.O. #590, 637 Foster Rd.
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2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Elray Holdings, LLC, dba Elray's
Live & Dive, 211 Iowa Ave.
3. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Pop's "Old N' New" Bar-B-Que,
LLC, dba Pop's BBQ, 130 N. Dubuque St.
4. Outdoor Service Area for Pop's "Old N' New" Bar-B-Que, LLC, dba
Pop's BBQ, 130 N. Dubuque St.
5. Class B Retail Alcohol License for New Pioneer's Cooperative
Society, dba New Pioneer Food Co-op, 22 S. Van Buren
6. Class B Retail Alcohol License for Alma Food LLC, dba Alma Food
LLC, 1210 S. Gilbert St.
7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Sams Pizza IC Inc., dba Sams Pizza
IC, Inc., 441 S. Gilbert St.
8. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Kennedy Investments Inc., dba
Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St.
9. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Quzer Inc., dba Shakespeare's, 819
1st Ave.
10. Outdoor Service Area for Quzer Inc., dba Shakespeare's, 819 1st Ave.
11. Class C Retail Alcohol License for First Aveneu Productions, Inc.,
dba First Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Avenue
5.b Liquor License - New
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Imagination Enterprises Inc., dba
Sanctuary, 405 S. Gilbert St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Downtown Self
Supported Municipal Improve, dba Iowa City Downtown District (200
N. Linn St. closure), 200 N. Linn St.
5.c Liquor License - Refund
1. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Retail Liquor License for IC
Entertainment, L.C., dba as Bardot Iowa, 347 S. Gilbert St.
5.d Cigarette Permit-.New
1. Cigarette Permit for NG Stores LLC, dba Essentials Vape and Smoke
Shop, 568 Highway 1 W. [Deferred to 5/7/2024]
6. Consent Calendar- Resolutions and Motions
6.a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a grant agreement with
Dotlizhi LLC for Inclusive Economic Development funds.
(Resolution 24-91)
6.b Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a grant agreement with
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County for Inclusive Economic
Development funds. (Resolution 24-92)
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6.c Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a grant agreement with
Tailored Tax and Accounting LLC for Inclusive Economic Development
funds. (Resolution 24-93)
6.d Resolution Amending and Adopting FY2024 Interfund Transfers.
(Resolution 24-94)
6.e Resolution Adopting FY2025 Interfund Transfers. (Resolution 24-95)
6.f Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the
City Clerk to attest Amendment No 1 to the November 11, 2023 agreement by
and between the City of Iowa City and Shive- Hattery, Inc. to provide
engineering consultant services for the Kitty Lee Road SW Functional Design
Project. (Resolution 24-96)
6.g Resolution accepting the work for the Iowa City Gateway Project [HDP-
3715(652)--71-52]. (Resolution 24-97)
6.h Resolution Directing the Advertisement for Sale of$10,140,000* (Dollar
Amount Subject To Change) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024, And
Approving Electronic Bidding Procedures and Distribution of
Preliminary Official Statement. (Resolution 24-98)
6.i Resolution approving an agreement with Iowa City Downtown District to allow
for the consumption and possession of alcohol on a portion.of the 200 block
of N. Linn Street. (Resolution 24-99)
6.j Resolution authorizing the procurement of Consulting Services to develop a
Five-Year Consolidated Plan, Fair Housing Study, and a Regional Housing
Needs Analysis. (Resolution 24-100)
7. Consent Calendar- Setting Public Hearings
7.a Resolution setting a public hearing on May 7, 2024 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Riverside Drive Pedestrian Bridge
at Iowa Avenue Rehabilitation 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. [Deferred to 5/7/2024]
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to reconsider item 5.b from the 4/2/2024 agenda on 5/7/2024. Moved by Joshua
Moe, seconded by Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to defer item 7.a to the 5/7/2024 agenda . Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded
by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Councilor Dunn requested separate consideration of consent calendar item 5.d.
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Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3-7, except for item 7.a (deferred) and
remove item 5.d for separate consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Councilor Harmsen asked for information on consent calendar items 6.a, 6.b, 6.d. City
Manager Fruin provided information. Mayor Pro Tem Salih asked for additional information
regarding item 6.c. Neighborhood and Development Services Director Hightshoe provided
information.
Motion to approve consent calendar item 5.d. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. No Vote Taken.
Motion to defer consent calendar item 5.d to 5/7/2024 . Moved by Andrew Dunn,
seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Judy Pfohl and Ryan Story presented the Airport
Commission annual report, Ninoska Campos (via translator), Maria Alessali (via
translator), Daniska Johanna (via translator), Emma Denney, Nix, Kevin Perez, Jim
Swaim, Harry Monalega, Justin Corner, Jerry Protheroe, Sue Protheroe, Izzy Kippes,
Oscar, Hannah Zadeh, Ben Kieffer, Sharon DeGraw.
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)
Senior Planner Russett provided an aerial map of the property as requested by
Mayor Pro Tern Salih. Individual Council members asked questions. City Attorney
Goers provided information. The following individuals appeared: Gary Skarda
(property owner), Puja Birla, Deanna Thomann, Victoria Skarda, Jay Honohan,
Jordan Sellergren, Barry Westemeyer, Ginalie Swaim, Susan Futrell, Joshua Perry,
Sharon DeGraw, Lou Tassinary, Izzy Kippes, Laura Westemeyer. Individual Council
members asked questions and expressed their views. City Manager Fruin, Jordan
Sellergren, and City Attorney Goers provided additional information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Daniel Kinney and Puja Birla, Rebecca
Clouse, Katie Schaub, Judy Nyren, Diane Spielbauer, Bob and Yvette Jury, Kristy
Hartsgrove Mooers, Ben Lewis, Sue Mellecker, Yvonne Addis, Roxanne Myers
Erdahl, Colleen Schmitt, Niki Neems, Angela Harrington, Tim Weitzel, David
Keeley, Thomas Heineman and Adelaide Subtil, James Wetzel, Kevin Boyd, Paula
Brandt, Charlotte Fairlie, Sophie Neems, Candida Pagan, Thomas Agran, Jenny
Gringer Richards, Emily Meyer, Tom Curtis, Chris Richards, Lynne Nugent, Jeff
Gringer, Bobby Outterson-Murphy, Barbara McKenna, Risa Dotson Eicke, Greg
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Kovaciny, Joseph Ziegler, Ben Lewis. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.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 (I-1) zone. (REZ23-0010) (Pass &Adopt)
The following individuals appeared: Tracy Daby, Nix, Izzy Kippes, Harry
Monalega, Monty Montero-Elliott. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 24-4922. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded
by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Laura Routh, Anne Marie Kraus, Ben Lewis.
Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.c Resolution Approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Bab's First Addition
Subdivision, Iowa City, Iowa. (SUB23-0009)
Senior Planner Russett presented a PowerPoint. The applicant, William McBride,
presented additional information. The following individuals appeared: Lou Tassinary.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 24-101. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.a Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Kirkwood Avenue CRANDIC Railroad Crossing 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. Assistant City Engineer Sovers
provided additional information. Individual Council members asked questions
and expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 24-102. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.b Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Mercer Scanlon Roof and Skylight Improvements Project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City
Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Senior Engineer Clark presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked
questions.
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Motion to approve resolution 24-103. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.c Ordinance Amending Title 3, Entitled "Finances, Taxation And Fees," Chapter
4, Entitled "Schedule Of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, And Penalties".
City Manager Fruin presented information. Individual Council members asked
questions. The following individuals appeared: Kate Doolittle, Amel Ali, Izzy Kippes,
Dan Kauble. Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin
provided additional information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.d Resolution amending the current budget for fiscal year ending June 2024.
City Manager Fruin presented information. The following individual appeared:
Yaneli Canales.
Motion to approve resolution 24-104. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Bergus voting no.
Motion to accept correspondence from Ninoska Campos, Monty Montero-Elliott.
Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.e Resolution adopting the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2025.
City Manager Fruin presented information. Individual Council members asked
questions. The following individuals appeared: Kate Doolittle,. Nix, Emma Denney,
Dan Kauble, Yaneli Canales, Zoe, Harry Monalega, Vicki Thirthani, Nicole Yeager,
Lisa Martincik, Monty Montero-Elliott, Justin Comer, Casper Bakker. Individual
Council members expressed their views. Finance Director Davies provided
additional information.
Motion to approve resolution 24-105. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Bergus and Salih voting no.
Motion to amend the Public Safety line in the FY25 budget from $31,911,220 to
$31,448,248 reducing it by $462,972. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by
Andrew Dunn. Motion Failed. (3 Ayes) Alter, Harmsen, Moe, Teague voting no.
10.f Resolution approving the three-year Financial Plan for the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan.
Motion to approve resolution 24-106. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by'Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Bergus and Salih voting no.
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10.g Resolution authorizing the installation of modified speed humps on
Sheridan Avenue, between Oakland Avenue and 7th Avenue.
Assistant Transportation Planner Walz presented information. Individual Council
members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 24-107. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from R Hooper, Jason Ange, Dave Cusick .
Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.h Resolution authorizing the installation of modified speed humps
on Lindemann Drive, between Anna Street and Court Street.
Assistant Transportation Planner Walz presented information. The following
individual appeared: Dan Keating. Individual Council members expressed
their views. City Attorney Goers provided additional information.
Motion to approve resolution 24-108. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Fred Klauke, Jana Klauke, Mary Gaffey .
Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Council Appointments
11.a Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - December 31, 2025. (Ahmed Ismail resigned) [Deferred
from 4/2/24] Correspondence included in Council packet.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Idriss Abdullahi. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Donna Hirst. Moved by Joshua Moe,
seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion . (7 Ayes)
11.b Library, Board of Trustees - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - June 30, 2029. (Lucilia Green resigned) [Deferred from
4/2/24]
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Bonnie Boothroy. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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12. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
12.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2024 (Sikowis Nobiss
Resigned)
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)
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)
Applications must be received by 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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)
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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)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
13. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
14. Report on Items from City Staff
15. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 11:20 PM. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Item Number: 3.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
April 16, 2024
Special Formal Summary of Minutes: April 2
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Summary of Minutes
April 2, 2024 - 4:00 PM
Iowa City City Council special formal meeting, held at City Hall - Emma J.
Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington St. Mayor Teague presiding. Council members
present: Alter, Bergus, Dunn (4:01 PM), Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague. Staff
members present: Jones, Goers, Grace, Platz, Nagle-Gamm, Hightshoe,
Sitzman, Davies, Ogden. USG: LeFevre, Monsivais.
1. Call to Order
2. Regular Formal Agenda
2.a Public hearing on the proposed property tax levy in the proposed budget
ending June 30, 2025.
No one appeared.
3. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 4:04 PM. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Mazahir Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Item Number: 3.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
April 16, 2024
Work Session Minutes: April 2
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
- '° �� MEMORANDUM
Date: April 4, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 2, 2024 — 4:03 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague
Staff: Jones, Goers, Grace, Platz, Hightshoe, Davies, Ogden, Knoche, Havel, Sovers,
Sitzman, Nagle-Gamm
USG: Le Fevre, Monsivais
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Discussion related to Sister City programs
Deputy City Manager Jones provided Council with a brief introduction and a PowerPoint
presentation on Sister Cities program and discussed the following:
➢ What is Sister Cities International?
➢ What is Citizen Diplomacy
➢ What is a Sister City?
➢ How do Sister Cities Begin?
➢ Who can be part of a Sister City program?
➢ How do partnerships begin?
➢ What do Sister Cities do?
➢ Questions?
Jones answered Council questions and provided additional information. Council discussed what
would be the goal, what would the group make up be, what are the parameters, and will it be
community lead. Individual Council members express their views.
Action: Staff will work with interested community members on potential bylaws for a proposed
volunteer-driven sister city program concept. This should include a draft Sister City member
agreement. The process should involve feedback from other citizen/non-profit diplomacy
organizations: Global Ties, CGLU, and UNESCO.
2. Clarification of Agenda Items
Mayor Pro Tem Salih noted she will recuse herself from item 10.h, FY24 Racial Equity and
Social Justice Grant Allocations. Councilor Dunn asked to pull item 5.b, Cigarette Permit— New,
from the consent agenda for separate consideration.
3. Information Packet Discussion rMarch 21, March 281
➢ March 21 —
1. (IP2 —2023 Iowa City Residential Development Report) Councilor Moe highlighted
the shortage on housing. Individual Council members expressed their views.
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➢ March 28—
1. (IP6 — Memo from Neighborhood & Development Services Director: Affordable
Housing Fund — Proposed Changes to the Distribution Formula) Councilor Dunn
asked for more information. Neighborhood & Development Services Director
Hightshoe shared the distribution formula her memo included in the March 28
Information packet (IP6) and the proposed changes. Hightshoe answered Council
questions. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will find an additional $50,000 to enhance the FY 2025 Proposed
Affordable Housing Fund for a total allotment of$1,080,000.
2. (IP5 — Memo from City Clerk: Joint Entities Meeting Agenda Items for April 15) Mayor
Teague if there were any agenda items councilors wanted to add to the agenda. No
suggestions were made.
4. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
Noah LeFevre, 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 5:40 p.m.
Item Number: 3.c.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
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Formal Summary of Minutes: April 2
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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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