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Summary of Minutes
August 20, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council formal meeting, held at City Hall - Emma J. Harvat Hall,
410 E. Washington St., Mayor Pro Tem Salih presiding. Council members
present: Alter, Bergus (via Zoom), Dunn (via Zoom), Harmsen, Moe, Salih,
Teague (via Zoom). Staff members present: Fruin, Dulek, Goers (via Zoom),
Grace, Knoche, Havel, Ralston, Nagle Gamm, Rummel. USG: Monsivais,
Martinez.
1. Call to Order
2. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
2.a Work Session Minutes: August 6
2.b Formal Summary of Minutes: August 6
3. Consent Calendar- Receive and File Minutes
3.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: July 18
3.b Charter Review Commission: June 17
3.c Charter Review Commission: June 27
3.d City Council Economic Development Committee: July 1 [See Recommendation]
3.e Climate Action Commission: June 3
3.f Public Art Advisory Committee: June 6
4. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
4.a Liquor License - New
1. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Big Grove Iowa City L.L.C.,
dba Big Grove Iowa City (Rhythm at Riverfront Crossing, August 24),
1001 S. Clinton St.
2. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Big Grove Iowa City L.L.C.,
dba Big Grove Iowa City (Rhythm at Riverfront Crossing, September 28),
1001 S. Clinton St.
4.b Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Filmscene, dba Filmscene, 404 E.
College St.
2. Outdoor Service Area for Filmscene, dba Filmscene, 404 E. College St.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Mexico Waynes's LLC, dba Short's
Burgers-Eastside, 521 Westbury Dr.
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5. Class B Retail Alcohol License for Asia Plus, Inc., dba Asia Plus Inc.,
201 S. Clinton St.
6. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Iowa CVS Pharmacy, LLC, dba
CVS/Pharmacy #8547, 2425 Muscatine Ave.
7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Aramark Sports and Entertainment
Services, LLC, dba Aramark, 960 Stadium Dr.
8. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Aramark Sports and Entertainment
Services, LLC, dba Aramark, 965 Stadium Dr.
9. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Aramark Sports and Entertainment
Services, LLC, dba Aramark, 960 Evashevski Dr.
10. Class C Retail Alcohol License for McQuiggan's on 1, LLC, dba
Hudson's South Side Tap, 482 Highway 1 W.
11. Outdoor Service Area for McQuiggan's on 1, LLC, dba Hudson's
South Side Tap, 482 Highway 1 W.
12. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Short's Burger & Shine, L.L.C.,
dba Short's Burger and Shine, 18 S. Clinton St.
13. Class B Retail Alcohol License for ND Express, Inc., dba ND Express,
Inc., 2790 North Dodge St.
14. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Market Cafe,
1720 Waterfront Dr.
15. Outdoor Service Area for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Market Cafe, 1720
Waterfront Dr.
16. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Hall PL Ventures Corp., dba
Airliner Bar, 22 S. Clinton St.
17. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Linn Food LLC, dba Hawkeye
Smoke and Liquor, 108 E. College St.
18. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Green Bar, LLC, dba The Green
House, 505 E. Washington St.
5. Consent Calendar- Resolutions and Motions
5.a Resolution accepting the work for the 2023 Summer Sidewalk Repair Project.
(Resolution 24-214)
5.b Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the City Hall Roof Replacement
Project. (Resolution 24-215)
5.c Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a one-year extension of the
listing agreement with Lepic-Kroeger Realtors for the Iowa City Industrial
Campus. (Resolution 24-216)
5.d Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a memorandum of
understanding with the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County for
the contribution and use of$500,000 for affordable housing.
(Resolution 24-217)
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5.e Resolution Approving Final Plat of Murry Subdivision, a Resubdivision of a
portion of Block 4 Manville Addition, Iowa City, Iowa. (SUB24-0004)
(Resolution 24-218)
6. Consent Calendar- Correspondence
6.a Establishment of a "No Parking Any Time" parking prohibition on the north
side of Hickory Trail from 1st Avenue west to the end of the cul-de-sac.
6.b Establishment of "Yield" signs at the entrances to eight neighborhood traffic
circles.
6.c Replace existing "Yield" signs with "Stop" signs along Russell Drive from
Tofting Avenue to Dickenson Lane.
End of Consent Calendar
Councilor Alter requested item 6.c to be removed for separate consideration.
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 2 - 6, removing item 6.c for separate
consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to approve consent calendar item 6.c. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by
Andrew Dunn. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Individual Council members expressed their
views.
7. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Brandon Ross, Charlie Nesser - Hands
Jewelers, Amy Woodburn.
8. Planning & Zoning Matters
8.a An ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 5.01 acres of land located
at 1215 Camp Cardinal Road from Interim Development Single-Family
Residential (ID-RS) zone to Low-Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5)
zone (REZ24-0004). (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 24-4930. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8.b An ordinance rezoning approximately 7.0 acres of property located at 2255
North Dubuque Road from Office Research Park (ORP) zone to
Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone. (REZ24-0005). (Second Consideration)
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Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 24-4931. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Regular Formal Agenda
9.a Ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter
4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties".
A public hearing was held. Public Works Director Knoche presented information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Bruce
Teague. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.b Ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic", Chapter 4
entitled "Parking Regulations", Section 1, entitled "Parking Prohibited in
Specified Places" by prohibiting parking within 10 feet of"Yield" signs.
(First Consideration)
Transportation Planner Ralston presented information. Individual Council members
asked questions.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.c Ordinance amending Title 5, entitled "Business and License Regulations,"
Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs and Pedicabs," Section 2, entitled "Business
Licenses," to change the time period of the license term, Section 5, entitled
"Vehicle Requirements," to remove the color scheme requirement for
vehicles, and Section 10, entitled "Pedicabs," to remove the color scheme
requirement for pedicabs. (Second Consideration)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 24-4932. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.d Ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "City Finances, 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. (Pass
& Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 24-4933. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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9.e Ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter
11, entitled "Traffic Cameras, Drones, and License Plate Recognition
Systems," Section 2, entitled "Definitions," to allow Transportation Services
to use automatic license plate recognition systems or devices for parking
purposes, and to clarify the definition of "Automatic Traffic Surveillance
System or Device." (Pass & Adopt)
Councilor Dunn made a motion to amend the ordinance and referenced his email
which was included in the late handouts of the 8/20 Supplemental Meeting Packet 2.
City Attorney Goers summarized his memo included in the August 20th meeting
packet and provided additional information. Individual Council members asked
questions and expressed their views.
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 24-4934 as amended . Moved by Joshua Moe,
seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (4 Ayes) Bergus, Dunn, and Salih
voting no.
Motion to amend ordinance with the following language" "Automatic license plate
recognition systems or devices installed in City parking ramps or on City Parking
Department vehicles, primarily used for parking enforcement are not included in this
definition." and "Specific Streets and Traffic Engineering cameras installed at
intersections with traffic signals or roundabouts, used primarily for traffic engineering
and study, shall not be included in this definition." . Moved by Andrew Dunn,
seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Elizabeth Oxler. Moved by Joshua Moe,
seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.f Resolution adopting City of Iowa City Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Policy.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 24-219. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
10.a Public Art Advisory Committee (Art or Design Professional) - One vacancy
to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2026 (Steven
Miller resigned).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 10, 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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Board of Appeals (HVAC Professional) - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term, upon appointment - December 31, 2028 (Nicolas Yost resigned).
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 (formerly advertised as unexpired term
— Lyndi Kiple resigned).
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn Ave.) - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term plus a three-year term, upon appointment - June 30,
2027 (formerly advertised as unexpired term - Kevin Larson resigned).
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
11. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming
meetings, community events, and items of interest.
12. Report on Items from City Staff
13. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:01 p.m. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Bruce Teague.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Item Number: 2.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
August 20, 2024
Work Session Minutes: August 6
Attachments: Work Session Minutes: August 6
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-0 4 CITY OF IOWA CITY
.'E RAN D M M � LI M
Date: August 14, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 6, 2024 — 4:00 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague
Staff: Fruin, Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Russett, Knoche, Sovers,
Rummel, Seydell Johnson, Kilburg Varley, Kubly, Carter, Black
USG: Carroll
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Clarification of Agenda Items — No discussion.
2. Information Packet Discussion [July 18, July 25, August 11
➢ July 18 - no discussion.
➢ July 25
1. (IP5 — Joint Entities Meeting: July 15) Councilor Moe noted the discussion regarding
the Pop Up Metro held at the joint entities meeting and stated he would be traveling
to see it first-hand and would report back.
➢ August 1
1. (IP7 - Memo from City Clerk: Proposed Council Meeting Schedule, January —
December 2025) Councilors discussed the proposed 2025 City Council meeting
schedule.
Action: For the 2025 meeting schedule, several meeting date changes were
determined. March 111" will be the only meeting in March. July 8t" will be the only
meeting in July. The first meeting in November will be Monday, November 3rd
December 9t" will be the only meeting in December. Council opted to wait until later
this fall to determine the date of the all -day budget work session.
2. (IP6 — Pending City Council Work Session Topics) Councilor Alter proposed
revisiting the on -street parking fee downtown and asked if there was support to add it
to the pending work session items.
Action: A discussion on downtown parking will be added to the pending work session
list.
3. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
Jack Carroll, USG Chief of Staff of Student Government, presented updates.
August 6, 2024
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4. Staff presentation on the $3.75 million PRO Housing federal grant award
Senior Planner Russett, presented a PowerPoint on the following:
• Background
• Grant Application
• Grant Award
• Revised Scope & Budget
• Timeline & Next Steps
Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views. Senior Planner
Russett, City Attorney Goers, and City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
Action: Staff will continue to work with HUD to finalize the scope of the PRO -Housing award.
Once a grant agreement is executed, staff will prepare a brief memo update for a future IP to
keep the Council and public up to speed.
5. Presentation on repositioning public housing project from Bloomberg Harvard
Leadership initiative fellow Naomi Mehta
Naomi Mehta, Bloomberg Harvard Leadership initiative fellow, presented a PowerPoint on
Expanding Access to Affordable Housing which included the following:
• Introduction
• Repositioning
• Considering Repositioning
• Repositioning by SVC
• Expanding Affordable Housing
Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views. Housing Authority
Manager Carter, City Manager Fruin, and City Attorney Goers provided additional information.
Action: Staff will move forward on the path toward repositioning our public housing. The City
Council will be kept up to speed throughout this multi -year journey.
6. Review draft Request for Proposal (RFP) document for 21 S. Linn Street
Economic Development Coordinator Kilburg Varley summarized the Request for Proposals
(RFP) provided in the August 1 Information Packet as IP4. City Manager Fruin provided
additional information. Individual Council members asked questions.
(Recess to Formal meeting at 5:45 p.m. — Return to Work Session at 8:25 p.m.)
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin, Economic
Development Coordinator Kilburg Varley, and City Attorney Goers provided additional
information.
Action: The 21 S. Linn RFP was determined to be ready for issuance (pending correction of one
typo). The issuance will take place on September 3rd or 4th, assuming a revised TIF policy is
approved by Council in that same timeframe.
August 6, 2024
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7. Tobacco Moratorium Discussion
City Attorney Goers summarized the memo included in the August 1 Information Packet as IP5
which encompassed the three draft ordinances requested by City Council at their July 16th
meeting. Goers reviewed the draft ordinance for the tobacco permit cap. Individual Council
members asked questions. City Clerk Grace provided additional information.
Action: The tobacco permit discussion was continued to a future work session. Staff will send
Councilor a list of questions to contemplate prior to the next work session discussion.
8. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
No updates.
Adjourn 9:40 p.m.
Item Number: 2.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
August 20, 2024
Formal Summary of Minutes: August 6
Attachments: Formal Summary of Minutes: August 6
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
August 6, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council formal meeting, held at City
410 E. Washington St., Mayor Teague presiding.
Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teag
Fruin, Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Sitzman, Kilburg
Sovers, Rummel.
Call to Order
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Hall - Emma J. Harvat Hall,
Council members present:
e. Staff members present:
Varley, Gardner, Knoche,
1.a Proclamation: National Farmers Market Week
Longtime Farmers Market volunteer, Gary Sanders, accepting.
2. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.
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2.a Work Session Minutes: July 16
2.b Formal Summary of Minutes: July 16
Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
3.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: June 20
3.b Airport Commission: May 9
3.c Airport Commission: May 22
3.d Airport Commission: June 13
3.e Human Rights Commission: May 28
3.f Library Board of Trustees: June 27
3.g Parks & Recreation Commission: April 10
Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
4.a Liquor License — Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Chackalackal Inc., dba One Twenty
Six, 126 E. Washington St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Josh & Bryan, Inc., dba
Dublin Underground, 5 S. Dubuque St.
3. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Silver Asklof LLC, dba
Silver Asklof LLC (noDo Downtown), 5 S. Dubuque St.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Graduate Iowa City Lessee, LLC,
dba Graduate Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.
5. Outdoor Service Area for Graduate Iowa City Lessee, LLC, dba Graduate
Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.
6. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Hartig Drug Company, dba Hartig
Drug Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd.
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7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Alberhasky, David L., dba Dave's
Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market St.
8. Class B Retail Alcohol License for NO Express, Inc., dba North
Dodge Amoco, 2153 ACT Circle
9. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Hy -Yee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Market Cafe,
812 S. 1st Ave.
10. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Immerfall Investments, LLC, dba
Donnelly's, 110 E. College St.
4.b Liquor License —New
1. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Bright Era, Inc., dba Up in Smoke, 1901
Broadway St.
4.c Liquor License — Ownership Change
1. Ownership Change for Iowa City Maid -Rite Inc., dba Burger Haul, 112 E.
College St.
5. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
5.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $13,076,601.65 for
the period of June 1 through June 30, 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.
5.b Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a Resource
Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant application for Sycamore
Greenway Ecological Restoration and to sign a grant agreement if awarded.
(Resolution 24-199)
5.c Resolution Declaring the City of Iowa City's Application for Traffic
Safety Improvement Program (TSIP) Funds for Traffic Control Devices
on North Dodge Street (Highway 1) and ACT Circle. (Resolution 24-200)
5.d Resolution accepting the work for the storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water
main, street paving, trail paving, certain sidewalk, and pedestrian bridge
public improvements for Monument Hills, and declaring public improvements
open for public access and use. (Resolution 24-201)
5.e Resolution accepting the work of the 2023 Parking Garages Maintenance
and Repair Structural Project. (Resolution 24-202)
5.f Resolution accepting the work for the 2023 Park Renovations
Project. (Resolution 24-203)
5.g Resolution accepting the work for the Willow Creek Trail Bridge
Replacement Project. (Resolution 24-204)
5.h Resolution accepting the work for the J Street Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Project. (Resolution 24-205)
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5.1 Resolution reallocating human services Aid to Agencies funding from Rape
Victim Advocacy Program to Domestic Violence Intervention Program for
Fiscal Year 2025, July 1, 2024 — June 30, 2025. (Resolution 24-206)
5.j Resolution authorizing the procurement of a Digester Gas Upgrading System.
(Resolution 24-207)
6. Consent Calendar- Setting Public Hearings
6.a Resolution setting a public hearing for August 20, 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 add charges, deposits, and fees for the water system and the
wastewater system. (Resolution 24-208)
7. Consent Calendar - Correspondence
7.a Establishment of traffic control and on -street parking prohibitions for
the Monument Hills Subdivision.
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 2-7. 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 individual appeared: Joshua Moore.
9. Planning & Zoning Matters
9.a An ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 5.01 acres of land located
at 1215 Camp Cardinal Road from Interim Development Single -Family
Residential (ID-RS) zone to Low -Density Single -Family Residential (RS-5)
zone (REZ24-0004).
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked questions. The following individual
appeared: Lacey Stutzman.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua Moe.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.b An ordinance rezoning approximately 7.0 acres of property located at 2255
North Dubuque Road from Office Research Park (ORP) zone to
Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone. (REZ24-0005).
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
PowerPoint.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.aResolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Highway Commercial
Urban Revitalization Plan.
A public hearing was held. Economic Development Coordinator Kilburg Varley
presented information.
Motion to approve resolution 24-209. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.bOrdinance amending Title 5, entitled "Business and License Regulations,"
Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs and Pedicabs," Section 2, entitled "Business
Licenses," to change the time period of the license term, Section 5, entitled
"Vehicle Requirements," to remove the color scheme requirement for
vehicles, and Section 10, entitled "Pedicabs," to remove the color scheme
requirement for pedicabs. (First Consideration)
City Clerk Grace presented information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.cOrdinance amending Title 3, entitled "City Finances, 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.
(Second Consideration)
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.dOrdinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter
11, entitled "Traffic Cameras, Drones, and License Plate Recognition
Systems," Section 2, entitled "Definitions," to allow Transportation Services
to use automatic license plate recognition systems or devices for parking
purposes, and to clarify the definition of "Automatic Traffic Surveillance
System or Device." (Second Consideration)
The following individuals appeared: Emma Denney, Storm O'Brink, Joshua Moore.
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Attorney Goers, City
Manager Fruin, and Associate Director of Transportation Services Rummel
provided information.
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Andrew
Dunn. Motion Passed. (4 Ayes) Dunn, Salih, Bergus voting no.
Motion to defer to 8/20/24. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Andrew Dunn
Motion Failed. (3 Ayes) Harmsen, Teague, Moe, Alter voting no.
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10.e An ordinance repealing Ordinance Nos. 00-3947 and 03-4090 providing for
the division of taxes levied on taxable property in the Sycamore & First
Avenue Urban Renewal Area, in the City of Iowa City, Iowa, pursuant to
Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa (Termination of the Sycamore & First
Avenue Urban Renewal Area). (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 24-4927. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.f An ordinance repealing Ordinance Nos. 99-3879 and 05-4150 providing for the
division of taxes levied on taxable property in the Northgate Corporate Park
Urban Renewal Area, in the City of Iowa City, Iowa, pursuant to section
403.19 of the Code Of Iowa (Termination of the Northgate Corporate Park
Urban Renewal Area). (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 24-4928. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.gAn ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 97-3796 providing for the division of
taxes levied on taxable property in the Scott Six Urban Renewal Area, in the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, pursuant to section 403.19 of the Code Of Iowa
(Termination of The Scott Six Urban Renewal Area). (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 24-4929. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.hResolution terminating the Sycamore & First Avenue Urban Renewal Plan for
the Sycamore & First Avenue Urban Renewal Area and ending the Sycamore
& First Avenue Urban Renewal Area.
Motion to approve resolution 24-210. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10J Resolution terminating the Northgate Corporate Park Urban Renewal Plan for
the Northgate Corporate Park Urban Renewal Area and ending the Northgate
Corporate Park Urban Renewal Area.
Motion to approve resolution 24-211. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.j Resolution terminating the Scott Six Urban Renewal Plan for The Scott Six
Urban Renewal Area and ending the Scott Six Urban Renewal Area.
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Motion to approve resolution 24-212. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.k Resolution adopting City of Iowa City Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Policy.
The following individual appeared: Martha Norbeck. Individual Council members
expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided information. Councilors
directed the policy back to the Economic Development Committee for revisions.
Motion to approve resolution. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan Alter
Motion Failed. (0 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Martha Norbeck. Moved by Andrew Dunn,
seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.1 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.
Motion to approve resolution 24-213. 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 plus a
three-year term, upon appointment — December 31, 2027 (Sylvia Jons
resigned).
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Anya Schafer -van Houtte. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded
by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Announcement of Vacancies - New
12.a Public Art Advisory Committee (Art or Design Professional) - One vacancy to
fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2026 (Steven Miller
resigned). Correspondence included in Council Packet.
Motion to accept correspondence from Steven Miller. Moved by Joshua Moe,
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 tern, January 1,
2024 - December 31, 2029 (Term expired for Dennis Keitel).
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Board of Appeals (HVAC Professional) - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term, upon appointment - December 31, 2028 (Nicolas Yost resigned).
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 (formerly advertised as unexpired term
— Lyndi Kiple resigned).
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn Ave.) - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term 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
16. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 8:17 p.m. Moved
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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