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Summary of Minutes
May 7, 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, Goers, Grace, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Bristow, Nagle-Gamm, Knoche,
Havel, Sovers, Davies, Seydell, Baird. USG: Monsivais.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Asian American and Pacific
Islander Day Against Bullying
Edward Li, Na Li, President of the Eastern Iowa Chapter of the Asian and Pacific
Islander American Public Affairs Assoc (APAPA) and Michael Lee, accepting.
2.b Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women's Day
Sikowis Nobiss, accepting.
2.c National Public Works Week
Ron Knoche, Public Works Director, accepting.
3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: April 16
3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: April 16
4. Consent Calendar- Receive and File Minutes
4.a Airport Commission: March 14
4.b Charter Review Commission: April 1
4.c Civil Service Commission: April 19
4.d Housing & Community Development Commission: March 21 [See
Recommendations]
4.e Human Rights Commission: March 4 [See Recommendations]
4.f Human Rights Commission: March 26
4.g Library Board of Trustees: March 28
4.h Parks & Recreation Commission: February 14
4.i Planning &Zoning Commission: April 3 [See Recommendations]
4.j Public Art Advisory Committee: February 1
4.k Senior Center Commission: March 21
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5. Consent Calendar- Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
5.a Liquor License — Renewal
1. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Be The Change Properties,
LLC, dba The James Theater, 213 N. Gilbert St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Column, Inc., dba Sports Column,
12 S. Dubuque St.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Christian Retirement Services,
Inc., dba Oaknoll Retirement Residence, 735 George St.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Hy-Vee,lnc., dba Hy-Vee Market
Cafe, 1125 N. Dodge St.
5. Outdoor Service Area for Hy-Vee,lnc., dba Hy-Vee Market Cafe, 1125 N.
Dodge St.
6. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Bread & Circuses, Inc., dba
Harry's Bar & Grill, 116 E. Washington St.
7. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Acapulco Inc., dba
Acapulco Groceries, 1937 Keokuk St.
8. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Pershell Corporation, dba
Colonial Lanes, 2253 Highway 218 S.
9. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Jimmy Jack Mac, Inc., dba Basta, 121
Iowa Ave.
5.b Liquor License — New
1. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Summer of the Arts, Inc., dba
Iowa Arts Festival, 9 N. Clinton St.
2. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Summer of the Arts, Inc.,
dba Iowa City Jazz Festival, 9 S. Clinton St.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for La Unica Grocery and Restaurant
Inc., dba La Unica Grocery and Restaurant Inc., 1029 S. Riverside Dr.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for BGB Production Brewery IC, LLC,
dba BGB Production Brewery, 3825 Liberty Dr.
5.c Liquor License — Refund
1. Refund of an unused portion of a Class C Retail Alcohol License for
Imagination Enterprises Inc., dba Sanctuary, 405 S. Gilbert St.
5.d Cigarette Permit— New [Failed on 04/02/2024, Motion to Reconsider on
04/16/2024]
1. Cigarette Permit for Bright Legacy, Inc., dba Up In Smoke, 208 N. Linn St.
- correspondence included in Council packet.
2. Cigarette Permit for Bright Era, Inc., dba Up in Smoke, 1901 Broadway
St.- correspondence included in Council packet.
3. Cigarette Permit for Corridor Underground Entertainment, dba
Joystick, 13 S. Linn St., #10
(Resolution 24-109)
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5.e Cigarette Permit— New [Deferred from 04/16/2024]
1. Cigarette Permit for NG Stores LLC, dba Essentials Vape and Smoke
Shop, 568 Highway 1 W.
(Resolution 24-110)
6. Consent Calendar- Resolutions and Motions
6.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of$12,681,550.63 for the
period of March 1 through March 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.
6.b Motion approving the appointment of Matthew Monsivais as the City Council
Liaison and Ava Martinez as the Alternate City Council Liaison from the
Iowa Undergraduate Student Government (USG) to the City Council until
May 1, 2025.
6.c Resolution approving an agreement with Summer of the Arts, Inc. to allow
the sale, consumption, and possession of beer and wine on City streets
during Arts Fest and Jazz Fest. (Resolution 24-111)
6.d Resolution amending the AFSCME pay plan by adding the position
Asset Management Technician to grade 12. (Resolution 24-112)
6.e Resolution accepting the work for the Water Treatment Plant Chlorine
Feeder System Upgrade Project. (Resolution 24-113)
6.f Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Iowa Avenue Bridge
Trail Underpass Bridges Project. (Resolution 24-114)
6.g Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Mercer Scanlon Roof
and Skylight Improvements Project. (Resolution 24-115)
6.h Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Mormon Trek PCC
Patching Project. (Resolution 24-116)
6.i Resolution approving MidAmerican Energy Company's proposal to expand
its electrical transmission system. (Resolution 24-117)
6.j Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a grant agreement with the
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County for building acquisition
and renovations. (Resolution 24-118)
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6.k Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the FY 2025
28E Agreement between the City of Iowa City and Johnson County for the
Mobility Coordinator position. (Resolution 24-119)
6.1 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the FY25
Agreement between the City of Iowa City and the City of University Heights
for the provision of transit service within the corporate limits of University
Heights. (Resolution 24-120)
6.m Resolution Approving Final Plat of Ronalds Subdivision Iowa City,
Iowa. (SUB24-0002) (Resolution 24-121)
6.n Resolution approving the Deer Management Plan for Years 2024 to 2029
and authorizing the City Manager to implement the plan. (Resolution 24-122)
7. Consent Calendar- Setting Public Hearings
7.a Resolution setting a public hearing on May 21, 2024 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Asphalt Resurfacing 2024
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 24-123)
7.b Resolution setting a public hearing on May 21, 2024 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of Landfill Equipment Building
Replacement Project, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing,
and directing the City Engineer to place said project manual on file for public
inspection. (Resolution 24-124)
7.c Resolution setting a public hearing on May 21, 2024 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Fire Station 1 Apparatus Bay Slab
Reconstruction 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 24-125)
7.d Resolution setting a public hearing for the June 4, 2024 City Council Meeting
regarding the FY2025 Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated
Transit Funding Application for Iowa City Transit. (Resolution 24-126)
End of Consent Calendar
Councilor Alter congratulated the USG appointees for item 6.b. Councilor Harmsen asked for
additional information regarding the grant agreement in item 6.j. Neighborhood and
Development Services Director Hightshoe provided information. Individual Council members
asked questions. -
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3-7. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Motion to accept correspondence from University of Iowa Student Government. Moved
by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Brandon Ross, Keelin Shannon, Charlette
Washington and Leslie Fitzpatrick - Community Crisis Center, Michael Roberts.
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) (Second Consideration)
The following individuals appeared: Belinda Bates, Lou Tassinary, Jay Honohan.
Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views. City
Attorney Goers, City Manager Fruin and Jordan Sellergren provided information.
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Teague voting no.
Motion to accept correspondence from Ben Huntley (x2), Lisa Martincik (x2), Susan
Frye, Marty Boller(x2), Tom Curtis, Jen Knights, Matt Drabek, Kandy Maharas,
Dianna Penny, William Doyle, Heather Blatt, Wendy Zimmerman and Betsy Potter-
Iowa City Downtown District, Jennifer Price, Jordan Sellergren (x2), Ginalie Swaim,
Laura Manatt. . Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed.
(7 Ayes)
9.b Resolution Approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Highlander
Development Fifth Addition, Iowa City, Iowa. (SUB23-0011)
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a PowerPoint.
Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views. Gina
Landau, Navigate Homes, appeared.
Motion to approve resolution 24-127. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.a Ordinance Amending Title 3, Entitled "Finances, Taxation And Fees," Chapter
4, Entitled "Schedule Of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, And Penalties".
(Second Consideration)
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.bResolution directing sale of$10,140,000 (subject to adjustment per terms
of offering) General Obligation Bonds, Series'2024
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Finance Director Davies and Maggie Burger, Speer Financial, presented
information. Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their
views. City Attorney Goers provided additional information.
Motion to approve resolution 24-128. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.c Resolution establishing a moratorium on the issuance of new tobacco
permits in Iowa City, Iowa until January 1, 2025.
City Attorney Goers presented information. Individual Council members asked
questions and expressed their views. The following individual appeared: Belinda
Bates.
Motion to approve resolution 24-129. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.dResolution setting a public hearing on May 21, 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.
City Manager Fruin presented information. Individual Council members asked
questions. City Engineer Havel provided additional information.
Motion to approve resolution. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Mazahir Salih.
Motion Failed. (0 Ayes) Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague
voting no.
11. Council Appointments
11.aAd Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2024. (Marie Krebs
resigned)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Lubna Mohamed. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
12.aAd 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)
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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.
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.
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 7:46 PM. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Andrew Dunn.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Item Number: 3.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
May 7, 2024
Work Session Minutes: April 16
Attachments: Work Session Minutes: April 16
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
- '° �� MEMORANDUM
Date: April 24, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 16, 2024 — 4:00 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Dunn (via Zoom), Harmsen, Moe, Salih (via Zoom), Teague
Planning & Zoning Commissioners: Hensch, Craig, Wade, Quellhorst
Staff: Fruin, Jones, Goers, Grace, Platz, Hightshoe, Bristow, Russett, Nagle Gamm,
Knoche, Havel, Sovers
USG: LeFevre, Monsivais
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Consultation with the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the proposed
Historic Landmark Designation of 302-316 E. Bloomington Street
Mayor Teague welcomed everyone and provided brief introduction regarding the proposed
rezoning. Planning & Zoning Commission Chair Hensch provided Council with an explanation
of the application process and the decision on designating 302-316 E Bloomington Street a
Historical Landmark. Commissioner Wade provided and explanation for his descending vote.
Wade, Quellhorst, and Craig provided additional information. Individual Council members
asked questions.
[Severe Weather— Break 4:18 p.m. —4:50 p.m.]
Individual Council members questions continued. City Attorney Goers provided additional
information regarding the subdivision of property. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
2. Whole Worker Health Equity Survey, Report, and Needs Assessment by Johnson
County Public Health and Escucha Mi Voz Iowa
Karrey Shannon, Community Health Nurse for Johnson County Public Health, Meredith Malloy,
UI College of Public Health Master's Program, Arizay Guzman, CDC Public Health Associate,
Yaneli Canales, Johnson County Public Health gave a brief background on the grants funds
received, Partnering for Vaccine Equity, and presented a PowerPoint on how the funding was
used by discussing the following:
➢ Partnering for Vaccine Equity
➢ Snapshot of COVID-19 Vaccine Accessibility
➢ COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccination Data in Johnson County
➢ Demographics
➢ COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine Status
➢ Additional Findings
➢ Housing
➢ Recommendations for Policymakers and the public from Escucha Mi Voz
April 16, 2024
Page 2
Emily Sinnwell, Nurse Practitioner at the University of Iowa College of Nursing, provided
additional information on collecting immigrant status. Shannon provided additional information
on why Johnson County needs the information and how they use it. Individual Council members
express their views.
3. Presentation by the Ad-hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)
Lauren Merritt, TRC Vice-Chair presented Council with an update on the TRC progress and
presented a PowerPoint on the following:
➢ Phase One: System Design Learning
➢ Phase Two: System Design Practice
Chastity Dillard, TRC Chair discussed the following:
➢ Phase Three: Subject Matter Experts
➢ Phase Four: Execute Truth Telling Model
Dillard and Merritt answered council questions and provided additional information. V. Fixmer-
Oraiz, CEO & Founder Astig Planning, provided additional information. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
[Recess to Regular Formal meeting at 5:56 p.m.]
[Return to Work Session from Regular Formal meeting at 11:20 p.m.]
4. Clarification of Agenda Items — no discussion.
5. Information Packet Discussion [April 4, April 111
➢ April 4— no discussion.
➢ April 11 —
1. (1 P4 — Pending City Council Work Session Topics) Councilor Bergus asked if
Councilors wanted continue discussion on alternative crisis response after the March
19'" work session presentation from Tom Jones, Executive Director, Joint
Emergency Communication Center (JECC), Iowa City Fire Chief Lyons and Iowa
City Police Chief Liston on Public Safety Calls for Service. City Manager Fruin noted
the item was not currently on the pending list and would get it added. Councilor Moe
asked about prioritizing the list. Council agreed to have a work session to prioritize
pending work session topics. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will add Alternative Crisis Response to the pending list.
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
No updates.
Adjourn 11:32 p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
May 7, 2024
Formal Summary of Minutes: April 16
Attachments: Formal Summary of Minutes: April 16
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.
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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Mayor
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City Clerk
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