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Summary of Minutes
January 7, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council formal meeting, held at City Hall - Emma J. Harvat Hall,
410 E. Washington St., Mayor Pro Tern Salih presiding. Council members
present: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih. Staff members present: Fruin,
Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Carter, Lyon, Havel, Sovers,
Nagle-Gamm.
Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness month
Teresa Davidson, CEO/Co-Founder, Chains Interrupted, accepting.
2.b Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Roger Lusala, on behalf of the Human Rights Commission, and Royceann
Porter, President of Black Voices Project, accepting.
3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: December 10
3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: December 10
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission:
4.b Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission:
4.c Airport Commission: October 16
4.d Airport Commission: November 14
4.e Charter Review Commission: November 7
4.f Charter Review Commission: November 25
November 21 [See Recommendation]
December 5
4.g Community Police Review Board: October 16
4.h Community Police Review Board: November 12 [See Recommendation]
4.i Historic Preservation Commission: November 14
4.j Library Board of Trustees: November 21
4.k Public Art Advisory Committee: November 7
4.1 Senior Center Commission: November 21
5. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
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5.a Liquor License -Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for The Englert Civic Theatre, Inc., dba
Englert Civic Theatre Inc, 221 E. Washington St.
2. Class B Retail Alcohol License for Aldi Inc., dba Aldi Inc #67, 760
Ruppert Rd.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa Ave Hospitality, LLC, dba
Giddy Up, 118 S. Clinton St.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's
Place, 115 Iowa Ave.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Baroncini, L.L.C., dba Baroncini, 104
S. Linn St.
6. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo -James, 118
E. Washington St.
5.b Resolution approving applications for retail tobacco, tobacco products,
alternative nicotine products, vapor products, and device retailer permits,
as required by Iowa Code 453A.47A and Senate File 345. (Resolution 25-01)
6. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
6.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $21,240,404.15 for the
period of November 1 through November 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.
6.b Resolution approving eligibility for a tax exemption on an improvement
project on commercial property located at 1650 Willow Creek Drive, Iowa City,
Iowa, pursuant to the Highway Commercial Urban Revitalization Plan.
(Resolution 25-02)
6.c Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for Bradford Drive Water Main Replacement
Project. (Resolution 25-03)
6.d Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Court Street
Reconstruction Project. (Resolution 25-04)
6.e Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Fire Station 1 and City Hall
3rd Floor Renovation Project. (Resolution 25-05)
6.f Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Court Hill Trail — Beech
to Scott Project. (Resolution 25-06)
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6.g Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Neighborhood
Services Division of the Neighborhood and Development Services
Department by adding one full-time Family Self -Sufficiency Coordinator
position. (Resolution 25-07)
6.h Resolution accepting the work for the High Street and Southgate
Avenue Sidewalk Infill Project. (Resolution 25-08)
6.i Resolution accepting the work for the 2024 Ridge Road Sanitary Sewer
Repairs Project. (Resolution 25-09)
6.j Resolution accepting the work for the storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water
main, and paving public improvements for Hickory Trail Estates, and
declaring public improvements open for public access and use.
(Resolution 25-10)
6.k Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and
the City Clerk to attest an Agreement by and between the City of Iowa City
and Shive-Hattery, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa to provide engineering
consultant services for the Compost Facility Improvements and Expansion
Project. (Resolution 25-11)
7. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
7.a Resolution setting a public hearing on January 21, 2025 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Ashton House and Project Green
Gardens - REAP Grant 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 25-12)
7.b Resolution setting a public hearing on January 21, 2025 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the High Service Pump Variable
Frequency Drive 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 25-13)
7.c Resolution setting a public hearing on January 21, 2025 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Senior Center
Exterior Door and Window 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 25-14)
7.d Resolution setting a public hearing on January 21, 2025 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the N. Gilbert Street
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 25-15)
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7.e Resolution setting a public hearing on January 21, 2025 on the project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2025 Parking Garages
Maintenance and Repair 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 25-16)
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3 - 7 . Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded
by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague absent.
8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
No one appeared.
9. Planning & Zoning Matters
9.a Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 48.6 acres of property located
north of N. Scott Blvd. and east of N. Dodge St. from Office Research Park
(ORP) zone and Interim Development Research Park (ID -RP) zone to Mixed
Use (MU) zone. (REZ24-0009)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented
a PowerPoint. Steve Long, Salida Partners, appeared. Individual Council members
asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (4 Ayes) Teague absent, Alter recused.
9.b Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 27.68 acres of property
located east of Camp Cardinal Blvd and west of Camp Cardinal Rd from
Low Density Multifamily Residential Zone with a Planned Development
Overlay (OPD/RM-12) to Low Density Multifamily Residential Zone with a
Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RM-12). (REZ24-0010)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
PowerPoint. Gina Landau, Naviagte Homes, appeared. Individual Council members
asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague absent.
9.c Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 31.65 acres of property
located east of Camp Cardinal Road and north of Gathering Place Lane from
Medium Density Single -Family Residential with a Planned Overlay
Development (OPD/RS-8) to Medium Density Single -Family Residential with
a Planned Overlay Development (OPD/RS-8). (REZ24-0008)
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A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented
a PowerPoint. Mike Welch, Shoemaker & Haaland, appeared. Individual Council
members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague absent.
10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.a Ordinance amending Title 6, entitled "Public Health and Safety," Chapter
8, entitled "Prohibited Conduct on Public Buses," Section 1, entitled
"Definitions," to remove "for a fare" language; and Section 2, entitled
"Prohibited Acts," to update language and add additional prohibited acts.
(Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague absent.
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 25-4942. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague absent.
10.b Ordinance amending Title 17, entitled "Building and Housing," Chapter 5,
entitled "Housing Code," to clarify the dimensions of new patios in Section
17-5-18Q and to clarify parking is not allowed on patios. (Second
Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague absent.
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 4943. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague absent.
11. Council Committee Appointments
11.a Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee (2)
City Manager Fruin and Neighborhood & Development Services Director Hightshoe
presented information. Individual Council members asked questions and expressed
their views.
Councilors moved to appoint Councilor Moe and Councilor Alter.
11.b Economic Development Committee (1)
2024-25 appointee — Dunn
Individual Council members expressed their views.
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Councilors moved to appoint Mayor Pro Tern Salih.
11.c Graduate and Professional Student Government Organization (1)
2024-25 appointee — Dunn
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to defer appointment to March
Harmsen, seconded by Joshua Moe.
absent.
11.d Rules Committee (1)
2024-25 appointee - Dunn
11, 2025. Moved by Shawn
Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Councilors moved to appoint councilor Harmsen.
Motion to approve appointments to items 11.a, 11.b, and 11.d . Moved by
Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague
absent.
12. Council Appointments
12.a Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2025
- December 31, 2029 (Term expires for Bryce Parker).
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Julie Tallman. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague absent.
13. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
13.a Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2025, plus a three-year term
(July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028) (Denise Szecsei resigned).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
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, 202.2 - 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 staff provided information.
16. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:06 PM. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague absent.
Mayor Pro Tern
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Item Number: 3.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
January 7, 2025
Work Session Minutes: December 10
Attachments: Work Session Minutes: December 10
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-04 CITY OF IOWA CITY
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Date: December 17, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, December 12, 2024 — 4:00 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter (via Zoom), Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen (absent), Moe, Salih, Teague
Staff: Fruin, O'Brien, Goers, Grace, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Hightshoe, Davies, Seydell
Johnson, Nagle -Lamm
USG: Martinez
(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 [November 21, November 27, December 51
➢ November 21 — No discussion.
➢ November 27 — No discussion.
➢ December 5
1. (IP4 — Memo from City Manager's Office: Housing Information) Councilor Moe
pointed out the increasing median home process due to larger home sizes and noted
the information would be relevant for future discussions on affordable housing during
the comprehensive plan review. Individual Council members discussed the need for
accurate and regular data om homelessness.
Action: Staff will work to obtain monthly sheltered homeless counts for the City
Council's Information Packets.
3. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
Ava Martinez, USG Alternate Liaison, presented updates.
4. Local Option Sales Tax and other alternative revenue streams discussion
City Manager Fruin presented a PowerPoint on Local Option Sales Tax and other alternative
revenue sources which covered the following:
• Background
• Property Tax Reforms
• State Rollback Rate
December 10, 2024
Page 2
Available Revenue Options
- Charges/Fees for Service
- Gas/Electric Franchise Fees
- Local Option Sales Tax (LOST)
Comparison of Revenue Options
Summary
Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views. City Manager Fruin
provided additional information.
5. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions, and committees.
Adjourn 4:42 p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
January 7, 2025
Formal Summary of Minutes: December 10
Attachments: Formal Summary of Minutes: December 10
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
December 10, 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:
Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague. Staff members present: Fruin,
O'Brien, Goers, Grace, Gardner, Havel, Sovers, Nagle-Gamm. USG: Martinez.
1. Call to Order
2. Special Presentations
Presentation by Climate and Outreach Coordinator Gardner. Steven Christopher,
Concrete Homes LLC, accepted.
3. Proclamations
3.a Human Rights Day
Barbara Eckstein, Board President, Johnson County UNA Association, accepting.
4. Consent Calendar — Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
4.a Special Formal Summary of Minutes: November 19
4.b Work Session Minutes: November 19
4.c Formal Summary of Minutes: November, 19
5. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
5.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: November 7
5.b Board of Adjustment: August 22
5.c Board of Adjustment: October 10
5.d Climate Action Commission: October 7
5.e Climate Action Commission: November 18
5.f Historic Preservation Commission: October 10
5.g Human Rights Commission: November 4
5.h Library Board of Trustees: October 24
5.i Parks & Recreation Commission: September 11 [See Recommendation]
5.j Planning & Zoning Commission: September 18 [See Recommendation]
5.1k Planning & Zoning Commission: November 20 [See Recommendations]
5.1 Senior Center Commission: October 17
6. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
6.a Liquor License — New
1. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Casey's Marketing Company, dba
Casey's #4589, 2790 N. Dodge St.
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6.b Liquor License — Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Cantina LLC, dba Coa
Cantina Iowa City, 18 1/2 S. Clinton St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for La Familia Ortiz, Inc., dba La
Rumba Latino Bar, 1859 Lower Muscatine
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Carlos O'Kelly's of Iowa City Inc., dba
Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1406 S. Gilbert St.
4. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Crown Retail LLC, dba The
Crown Liquor, 324 E. Washington St.
5. Class E Retail Alcohol License for GM Retail, LLC, dba GM Mart,
2601 Highway 6 E.
6. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Tun Restaurant, LLC, dba Sumo Sushi
& Bar, 122 E. Washington St.
7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo
Wild Wings, 201 S. Clinton St.
8. Class C Retail Alcohol License for TLP IA, LLC, dba Turkey Leg Pit, 1610
& 1660 Sycamore St.
9. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa 80 LLC, dba Hawkeye Liquor
& Tobacco, 601 Hollywood Blvd.
10. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Riverside Theatre,
dba Riverside Theatre, 119 E. College St.
11. Special Class B Retail Native Wine License for Willow & Stock, LLC,
dba Willow & Stock, 207 N. Linn St.
12. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Pagliai Pizza, LLC,
dba Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.
13. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Asb Raz, LLC, dba Blackstone,
503 Westbury Dr.
14. Outdoor Service Area for Asb Raz, LLC, dba Blackstone, 503
Westbury Dr.
15. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Storm Hospitality LLC, dba The
Box, 525 S. Gilbert St.
16. Outdoor Service Area for Storm Hospitality LLC, dba The Box, 525
S. Gilbert St.
6.c Liquor License - Refund
1. Refund of an unused portion of a Class C Retail Alcohol License for PDG
Enterprises, LLC dba Goosetown, 203 N. Linn St.
7. Consent Calendar — Resolutions and Motions
7.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $13,203,568.22 for the period
of October 1 through October 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 Code.
7.b Resolution rescinding the 2021 Personnel Policies and adopting updated
Personnel Policies. (Resolution 24-290)
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7.c Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a 28E Agreement with
the Iowa Department of Revenue for tobacco enforcement.
(Resolution 24-291)
7.d Resolution approving eligibility for a tax exemption on an improvement
project on commercial property located at 2325 Naples Avenue SW, Iowa City,
Iowa, pursuant to the Highway Commercial Urban Revitalization Plan.
(Resolution 24-292)
7.e Resolution Declaring an Official Intent Under Treasury Regulation 1.150- 2
to Issue Debt to Reimburse the City for Certain Original Expenditures Paid
in Connection with Specified Projects. (Resolution 24-293)
7.f Resolution accepting the work for the Mercer Park and City Park Court
Renovation Project. (Resolution 24-294)
7.g Resolution authorizing acceptance of Solid Waste Infrastructure for
Recycling (SWIFR) Grant Program funds from the United States
Environmental Protection Agency for the Compost Pad Improvements Project
and Compost Turner. (Resolution 24-295)
7.h Resolution canceling the Riverside Drive Pedestrian Bridge at Iowa Avenue
Rehabilitation Project, directing City Clerk to post notice of the cancelation
on the Construction Update Network and on the Iowa League of Cities
website. (Resolution 24-296)
8. Consent Calendar— Setting Public Hearings
8.a Motion setting a public hearing for January 7, 2025, to consider an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 48.6 acres of property located north of N.
Scott Blvd. and east of N. Dodge St. from Office Research Park (ORP) zone
and Interim Development Research Park (ID -RP) zone to Mixed Use (MU) zone.
(REZ24-0009)
8.b Motion setting a public hearing for January 7, 2025, to consider an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 27.68 acres of land from Low Density
Multi -Family Residential with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RM-12)
to Low Density Multi -Family Residential with a Planned Development Overlay
(OPD/RM-12) (REZ24-0010).
8.c Motion setting a public hearing for January 7, 2025, to consider an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 31.65 acres of property located East of
Camp Cardinal Road and North of Gathering Place Lane from Medium Density
Single -Family Residential with a Planned Overlay Development (OPD/RS-8) to
Medium Density Single -Family Residential with a Planned Overlay
Development (OPD/RS-8). (REZ24-0008)
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9. Consent Calendar — Correspondence
9.a Establish "Yield" control for Covered Wagon Drive at the intersection
with Sand Prairie Drive.
9.b Prohibit parking on the east side of the 900 block of Harlocke Street from
the end of the street to a point approximately 60 feet north.
9.c Removal of (10) on -street moped parking spaces on the east side of the 300
block of South Dubuque Street and the establishment of (1) 15 Minute Vehicle
Loading Zone from 6:30 am to 6 pm with a Tow Away Zone from 2 am to 6 am.
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 4 - 9 . Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded
by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent.
10. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)] No one appeared.
11. Planning & Zoning Matters
11.a Ordinance amending Title 14, entitled "Zoning Code", to address
tobacco sales oriented retail uses. (REZ24-0006) (Pass & Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 24-4941. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent.
12. Regular Formal Agenda
12.a Ordinance amending Title 6, entitled "Public Health and Safety," Chapter
8, entitled "Prohibited Conduct on Public Buses," Section 1, entitled
"Definitions," to remove "for a fare" language; and Section 2, entitled
"Prohibited Acts," to update language and add additional prohibited acts.
(First Consideration)
Motion to give first consideration as amended. Moved by Joshua Moe,
seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent.
Motion to amend ordinance to remove subsection M. Moved by Andrew Dunn,
seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent.
12.b Ordinance amending Title 17, entitled "Building and Housing," Chapter 5,
entitled "Housing Code," to clarify the dimensions of new patios in Section
17-5-18Q and to clarify parking is not allowed on patios. (First Consideration)
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent.
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12.c Resolution lifting the moratorium on the issuance of new tobacco permits
in Iowa City, Iowa adopted May 7, 2024 via Resolution 24-129.
Motion to approve resolution 24-297. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent.
12.d Resolution establishing the City of Iowa City's 2025 state legislative priorities.
Motion to approve resolution 24-298. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent.
12.e Resolution adopting an update to the Iowa City City Council Strategic Plan
for Fiscal Years 2023 through 2028.
Motion to approve resolution 24-299. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent.
12.f Resolution extending the timeframe for the Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation
Commission to complete its final report.
Motion to approve resolution. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Mazahir Salih.
Motion Failed. (0 Ayes) Megan Alter absent.
12.g Resolution setting a special election to fill the Council vacancy created
by Andrew Dunn's resignation.
Motion to approve resolution 24-300. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Andrew Dunn abstained. Megan Alter absent.
13. Council Appointments
13.a Climate Action Commission - One vacancy to fill a three-year term, January
1, 2025 - December 31, 2027 (Katie Byriel declined appointment).
Correspondence included in Council Packet.
Motion to accept correspondence from Katie Byriel. Moved by Andrew Dunn,
seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent.
Motion to appoint Emma Bork. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent.
14. Announcement of Vacancies - New
14.aHousing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2025, plus a three-year term
(July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028) (Denise Szecsei resigned). Correspondence
included in Council Packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
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Motion to accept correspondence from Denise Szecsei. Moved by Mazahir Salih,
seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent.
15. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
15.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).
Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2025 -
December 31, 2029 (Term expires for Bryce Parker).
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.
16. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
17. Report on Items from City Staff
City staff provided information.
18. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:29 P.M. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Mazahir Salih.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent.
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