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Summary of Minutes
May 21, 2024 - 6:00 P.M.
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, Platz, Seydell-Johnson, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Bristow, Nagle-
Gamm, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Davies, Seydell, Baird. USG: Monsivais.
1. Call to Order
City Manager Fruin provided instructions in case of severe weather.
2. Proclamations
2.a Older Americans Month
Senior Center Commissioners, Nancy Ostrognai and Warren Paris, accepting.
3. Consent Calendar-Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Special Formal Summary of Minutes: May 7
3.b Work Session Minutes: May 7
3.c Formal Summary of Minutes: May 7
4. Consent Calendar- Receive and File Minutes
4.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: April 4
4.b Charter Review Commission: April 9
4.c Climate Action Commission: April 1
4.d Community Police Review Board: April 9 [See Recommendation]
5. Consent Calendar- Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
5.a Liquor License - New
1. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Downtown Self
Supported Municipal Improve, dba Iowa City Downtown District (Block
Party), 100-200 Iowa Ave.,0-100 S. Clinton St., 100-200 E. College St., 0-
100 Linn St.
2. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Downtown
Self Supported Municipal Improve, dba Iowa City Downtown
District (Oktoberfest), 200-300 Market St., 100-200 N. Linn St.
3. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Big Grove Iowa City L.L.C.,
dba Big Grove Iowa City (Rhythm at Riverfront Crossing), 1001 S.
Clinton St.
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4. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Thirsty Pigs LLC, dba
thirstypigs Ilc, 1222 S. Gilbert St.
5.b Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for PC Iowa City, LLC, dba Double Tap,
121 E. College St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for PC Iowa City, LLC, dba The
Stuffed Olive, 121 E. College St.
3. Class B Retail alcohol License for Omega Puff LLC, dba The
Konnexion, 106 S. Linn St.
4. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Southside Spirits LLC, dba
Southside Liquor& Tobacco, 1921 Keokuk St.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Uncommon Provisions LLC, dba
Wild Culture Kombucha, 210 N. Linn St
6. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Wise Food LLC, dba City Liquor, 425
S. Gilbert St.
7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Uncommon Provisions LLC, dba
Wild Culture Kombucha, 210 N. Linn St.
8. Class C Retail Alcohol License for GFP, Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza
Pub, 1220 Highway 6 W.
9. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go #422,
731 S. Riverside Dr.
10. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Alternative Sport Enterprises LLC,
dba Hatchet Jack's, 101 Highway 1 W.
5.c Liquor License —Temporary Transfer
1. Temporary Transfer of Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside
Theatre to City Park for June 13, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
6. Consent Calendar- Resolutions and Motions
6.a Resolution appointing U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association of
St. Paul, Minnesota, to serve as Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer
Agent, approving the Paying Agent and Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent
Agreement and authorizing the execution of the Agreement.
(Resolution 24-130)
6.b Resolution Authorizing and Providing for the Issuance of$10,140,000
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024, and Levying a Tax to Pay Said
Bonds; Approval of the Tax Exemption Certificate and Continuing Disclosure
Certificate. (Resolution 24-131)
6.c Resolution adopting regulations governing the operation of Oakland
Cemetery including lot owner rights, maintenance practices, and visitor rules
and rescinding Resolution No. 24-22. (Resolution 24-132)
6.d Resolution establishing a schedule of rates and charges for Oakland
Cemetery and rescinding Resolution No. 24-23. (Resolution 24-133)
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6.e Resolution approving an agreement with the Downtown District to allow the
sale and possession of beer and wine during the Block Party and
Oktoberfest. (Resolution 24-134)
6.f Resolution approving an agreement with Riverside Theatre to allow the sale of
wine and beer under limited circumstances in City Park. (Resolution 24-135)
6.g Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement with Eide
Bailly LLP to provide consulting services for the Inflation Reduction Act
Clean Energy Tax Credit. (Resolution 24-136)
6.h Resolution accepting the work for the storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water
main, paving, and certain sidewalk public improvements for Sycamore
Woods — Parts One and Three, and declaring public improvements open for
public access and use. (Resolution 24-137)
6.i Resolution accepting the work for the Hickory Hill Park Shelter and Restrooms
Project. (Resolution 24-138)
6.j Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Kirkwood Avenue CRANDIC
Railroad Crossing Project. (Resolution 24-139)
7. Consent Calendar- Setting Public Hearings
7.a Resolution setting a public hearing for June 4, 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.
Motion to defer resolution setting the public hearing to 6/18/24 . Moved by Andrew
Dunn. Lack of Second.
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Attorney Goers provided
information.
Motion to amend resolution to set the public hearing date to June 18th . Moved by
Andrew Dunn, seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Withdrawn.
Motion to amend resolution to set the public hearing date to July 16th . Moved by
Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Salih
voting no.
Motion to approve as amended resolution 24 -140. Moved by Andrew
Dunn, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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7.b Resolution setting a public hearing on June 4, 2024 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the 2024 Water Pavement 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 24-141)
End of Consent Calendar
Councilor Dunn asked to remove item 7.a for separate consideration.
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3-7, removing item 7.a for separate
consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7
Ayes)
8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Brandon Ross and Mary McCann.
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) (Pass & Adopt)
The following individuals appeared: Jay Honohan, Thomas Agran, Lou
Tassinary, Sharon DeGraw, Jordan Sellergren, Susan Futrell, Jackie Biger,
James Davies. Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their
views. City Attorney Goers provided additional information.
Motion to defer to 6/18/24. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Joshua Moe.
Motion Failed. (0 Ayes) Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague
voting no.
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 24-4923. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Marty Boller, Marybeth Slonneger, Heather
Blatt, Tim Weitzel, Susan Futrell, Dawn Frary, Virginia Hayes. Moved by Andrew
Dunn, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.a Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Asphalt Resurfacing 2024 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. The following individuals
appeared: Sue Protheroe. Individual Council members asked questions
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and expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided additional
information.
Motion to approve resolution 24-142. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.b Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Landfill Equipment Building Replacement Project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City
Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Senior Engineer Welter and Resource Management Superintendent
Jordan presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked
questions and expressed their views. Welter provided additional
information.
Motion to approve resolution 24-143. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.c Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Fire Station 1 Apparatus Bay Slab Reconstruction 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 and expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 24-144. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.d Ordinance Amending Title 3, Entitled "Finances, Taxation And Fees," Chapter
4, Entitled "Schedule Of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, And Penalties".
(Pass &Adopt)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 24-4924: Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by
Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.e Ordinance amending Title 10, entitled "Public Ways and Property," Chapter
9, entitled "Parks and Recreation Regulations," to adjust park closure hours.
(First Consideration)
City Manager Fruin presented information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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10.f Ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapters
1 and Chapter 6 to require drivers to yield right of way to bicyclists at
crosswalks and to require bicyclists riding on sidewalks to obey pedestrian
devices at signaled intersections. (First Consideration)
City Manager Fruin presented information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.g Resolution selecting City Park Pool Conceptual Design A and authorizing the
City Manager to enter into agreement with Williams Associates Architects, Ltd.
to develop plans, specifications, bidding and construction services for the
City Park Pool Replacement Project.
Parks & Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson presented a PowerPoint. Individual
Council members asked questions and expressed their views. The following
individuals appeared: Mary Helen Stefanick, Sharon DeGraw. City Manager
Fruin provided additional information.
Motion to approve resolution 24-145. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Mitch Lingo, Susan Mellecker. Moved by
Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Council Appointments
11.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2024 (Sikowis Nobiss
Resigned)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Kayla Rossi. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Mazahir Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.b Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1, 2024 - June
30, 2028. (Term expires for Hellecktra Orozco)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Hellecktra Orozco. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Judith Pfohl. Moved by Andrew Dunn,
seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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11.c Community Police Review Board - Two vacancies to fill four-year terms, July 1,
2024 - June 30, 2028. (Terms expire for Amanda Remington & Orville Townsend
Sr)
City Attorney Goers provided information. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Motion to appoint Colette Atkins and David Schwindt. Moved by Joshua Moe,
seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (4 Ayes) Alter, Bergus,
Dunn voting no.
11.d Historic Preservation Commission (College Green) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027. (Term expires for Noah Stork)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to defer to 6/18/24. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Joshua Moe.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.e 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)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to defer to 6/18/24. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.f Historic Preservation Commission (At-Large) - One vacancy to fill a three-year
term, July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027. (Term expires for Margaret Beck)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Margaret Beck. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.g Housing & Community Development Commission - Three vacancies to
fill three-year terms, July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027. (Terms expires for
Becci Reedus, Kaleb Beining, Karol Krotz)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Daouda Balde, George Kivarkis, and Karol Krotz . Moved by
Megan Alter, seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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12. Announcement of Vacancies - New
12.a Planning & Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2026 (Maria Padron resigned). Correspondence
included in Council Packet.
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - December 31, 2024 (Tasha Lard resigned).
Correspondence included in Council Packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
Motion to accept correspondence from Marie Padron and Tasha Lard. Moved
by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
13.a Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2028. (Term expired for Heather
Flynn)
Airport Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill a 6-year term, January 1,
2024 - December 31, 2029. (Term expired for Dennis Keitel)
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 plus a three-year term, upon appointment - June 30, 2027.
(formerly advertised as unexpired term - Kevin Larson resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
14. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
15. Report on Items from City Staff
City Manager Fruin and City Attorney Goers provided information.
16. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 9:07 p.m. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura Bergus.
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Item Number: 3.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
May 21, 2024
Special Formal Summary of Minutes: May 7
Attachments: Special Formal Summary of Minutes: May 7
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
Summary of Minutes
May 7, 2024
Iowa City City Council special formal meeting, 3:30 p.m. held at City Hall — Emma J.
Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington Street. Mayor Teague presiding. Council members
present: Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague. Staff members present:
Fruin, Goers, and Grace. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and
unanimous.
Moved by Salih, seconded by Alter, to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the
professional competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring, performance or
discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable
injury to that individuals' reputations and those individuals requested a closed
session.(City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk) The Mayor declared the motion carried
and adjourned into executive session 3:31 p.m.
Council returned to open session 3:54 p.m.
Moved by Dunn, seconded by Moe, to adjourn special meeting 3:55 p.m.
ULSA-54---
Bruce Teague, Mayor
Kelli K. Grace City Clerk
Item Number: 3.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
May 21, 2024
Work Session Minutes: May 7
Attachments: Work Session Minutes: May 7
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
- '° �� MEMORANDUM
Date: May 10, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, May 7, 2024—4:00 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague
Parks & Recreation Commissioners: Aaron Broege, Alex Hachtman, Connie Moore, Brian
Morelli, Rachel McPherson, Caleb Recker, Alex Stanton, Virginia Hayes
Staff: Fruin, Goers, Grace, Seydell Johnson, Baird, Nagle-Gamm, Knoche, Havel, Sovers,
Davies
USG: Monsivais
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Joint Meeting with the Parks 7 Recreation Commission —City Park Pool
Mayor Teague welcomed everyone and asked Parks & Recreation Commission members
present to introduce themselves. Parks & Recreation Director Seydell Johnson and members of
the project team presented a PowerPoint on the following:
Parks & Recreation Director Seydell Johnson:
➢ Agenda
➢ Today's Goals
➢ Meet the Experts: Project Team
➢ Project Goals
Andrew Caputo, Project Manager with Williams Architects:
➢ Existing Conditions Review
o Existing Conditions
o Recommendations
➢ Council Action
Dannie Wilson, Recreation Consultant with Berry Dunn:
➢ Public Input Summary
o Engagement Methods
o Open House No. 1
o Focus Groups
o How we listened &what we heard
o Who we heard from
o Design Considerations
o Top Amenities
o Pool Entry &Accessibility
o Bathhouse Considerations
Andrew Caputo:
➢ Design Concepts
o Comparison Factors
o Option A— Free Form
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o Option A Comparison Factors
o Option B — 3 Separate Pools
o Option A & B Comparison Factors
o Option C— "L" Shaped Combined Lap &Activity Pool
o Option A, B & C Comparison Factors
o Option D — Replace Pool with separate wading pool (same as current)
o Comparison Factors A- D
o Bathhouse Floor Plan
Dannie Wilson:
➢ Open House No. 2 — Summary
Laura Payne, Professor at University of Illinois:
➢ Survey
o Background, purpose, and methods
o Survey Methods
o Survey Methods & Data Collection
o Survey Questions
o Preference for Pool Design A, B, C & D — Interests
o Preference for Pool Design A, B, C & D — Ranking
o Response rates and sample description
o Age & Gender
o Race & Ethnicity
o Spatial Spread of Survey Response Across Iowa City
o Demographics: Children Under 18 in the Household (Yes/No)
o Frequency of visiting City Park Pool
o Pool activities engaged in by respondence.
o Interest level of each Pool Design
o Pool Ranking: All Designs
o Open-Ended Questions Themes
o Conclusions — Pool Design A(Favored)
o Open Survey Sample
o Age & Gender— Open Sample
o Race & Ethnicity
o Interest Level of each Pool Design — Open Survey—A
o Conclusion
Frank Parisi, Principal COO with Williams Architects:
➢ Recommended Action
o Option "A" recommended
o Option "B" considerations
o Additional considerations
➢ Next steps
Individual Parks & Recreation Commissioners and City Council members asked questions and
expressed their views. Members of the project team answered questions and Parks &
Recreation Director Seydell Johnson provided additional information.
[Recess to Formal meeting at 5:46pm] [Returned to Work Session at 7:52pm]
2. Discuss City's Utility Discount program
City Manager Fruin outlined the memo from the 5/2 Information Packet(I P3) and gave a history
of the program. Councilors discussed promotion of the utility discount program and other
options to help residents struggling to pay bill. Finance Director Davies provided additional
information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
May 7, 2024
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Action: The City Council directed staff to increase the percentage discount on the Utility
Discount Program. Specifically, discount on minimum water, minimum sewer and stormwater
charges to increase to 75%. Finance will work to prepare the necessary formal Council action
and plan for any needed adjustments to billing software, website content, pamphlets, etc.
3. Clarification of Agenda Items - None
4. Information Packet Discussion [April 18, April 25, May 21
➢ April 18— No discussion.
➢ April 25— No discussion.
➢ May 2 — (IP4: Pending City Council Work Session Topics) City Manager Fruin asked for
clarity on future discussion for Historic Preservation Incentives. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Action: The Pending Work Session List will be amended to add an unscheduled discussion
on historic preservation incentives.
4. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
Matthew Monsivais, USG Liaison presented updates.
5. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
No updates.
Adjourn 8:42 p.m.
Item Number: 3.c.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
May 21, 2024
Formal Summary of Minutes: May 7
Attachments: Formal Summary of Minutes: May 7
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
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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