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Summary of Minutes
January 21, 2025 - 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, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague. Staff members present: Fruin,
O'Brien, Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Havel, Sovers, Welter, Seydell Johnson,
Durst, Hightshoe, Kubly, Thul.
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: January 7
2.b Formal Summary of Minutes: January 7
3. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
3.a Charter Review Commission: December 17 [See Recommendation]
3.b Climate Action Commission: December 2
3.c Economic Development Committee: October 16
3.d Historic Preservation Commission: December 12
3.e Parks & Recreation Commission: November 13 [See Recommendation]
3.f Senior Center Commission: November 21
4. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
4.a Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License (LC0046753) for Schneider Building LLC,
dba TCB Pool Hall, 114 E. College St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License (LC0043930) for Etre Foods L.L.C.,
dba The Iowa Chop House, 223 E. Washington St.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License (LC0046826) for Webster Restaurant
LLC, dba The Webster, 202 N. Linn St.
4.b Liquor License — Ownership Change
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License (LC0051217) for La Unica Grocery and
Restaurant Inc., dba La Unica Grocery and Restaurant Inc., 1029 S.
Riverside Dr.
2. Class E Retail Alcohol License (LE0004050) for Crown Liquor LLC,
dba Crown Liquor & Smoke, 19 Highway 1 W.
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4.c Liquor License -New
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for 138 South Clinton Inc., dba Karma
Nightclub, 138 South Clinton St.
5. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
5.a Resolution accepting the dedication of Outlot A, Hickory Trail
Estates Subdivision as public open space. (Resolution 25-17)
5.b Resolution establishing membership and room rental fees for the Senior
Center, authorizing the City Manager to establish miscellaneous fees,
and rescinding Resolution No. 16-76. (Resolution 25-18)
5.c Resolution accepting the work for the Transit Maintenance Facility
Bus Charging Stations Project. (Resolution 25-19)
5.d Resolution accepting the work for the Burlington and Madison
Intersection Improvements Project. [NHSX-001-5(120)-3H-52]
(Resolution 25-20)
5.e Resolution accepting the work for the Optical Fiber Cable Installation
Along Foster Road & Peninsula Area Project. (Resolution 25-21)
5.f Resolution accepting the work for the 2023 City of Iowa City Parking
Garages Maintenance & Repair Mechanical Project. (Resolution 25-22)
5.g Resolution accepting the work for the 2023 Equipment Shop
Roof Replacement Project. (Resolution 25-23)
6. Consent Calendar - Correspondence
6.a Establish "Yield" control for Nevada Avenue at the intersection with
Whispering Meadow Drive.
6.b Establish "Yield" control for Whispering Meadow Drive at the intersection with
Sherman Drive.
End of Consent Calendar
Charter Review Commission Chair noted he was available for questions regarding
the recommendation to City Council (item 9.f).
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 2 - 6. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded
by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
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7. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Lenda Zelinskas (provided photos), Ray
Nepple (provided written correspondence) and Pauline Taylor.
Motion to accept correspondence from Lenda Zelinskas and Ray Nepple. Moved by
Laura Bergus, seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
8. Planning & Zoning Matters
8.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) (Second Consideration)
Councilor Alter recused herself from the item.
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Alter recused.
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 25-4944. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Alter recused.
Motion to accept correspondence from the following: Nick Hatz, Shive Hattery.
Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (5
Ayes) Alter recused.
8.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) (Second Consideration)
The following individual appeared: Lisa Moser. Individual Council members asked
questions. City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
8.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) (Second
Consideration)
The following individuals appeared: Lisa Moser and Steve Long - Salida Partners.
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Individual Council members asked questions.
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Failed. (0 Ayes)
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from the following: Michael Welch, Shoemaker
Haaland. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6
Ayes)
9. Regular Formal Agenda
9.a Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Ashton House and Project GREEN Gardens - REAP Grant
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.
A public hearing was held. Parks & Recreation Director Seydell Johnson presented
a PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their
views.
Motion to approve resolution 25-24. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
9.b Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the High Service Pump Variable Frequency Drive
Replacements 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.
A public hearing was held. Water Superintendent Durst presented a PowerPoint.
Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 25-25. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
9.c Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Iowa City Senior Center Exterior Door and Window 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.
A public hearing was held. Parks & Recreation Director Seydell Johnson presented
a PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their
views. City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
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Motion to approve resolution 25-26. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
9.d Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the N. Gilbert Street 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.
A public hearing was held. Assistant City Engineer Sovers presented a PowerPoint.
Individual Council members asked questions.
Motion to approve resolution 25-27. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
9.e Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the 2025 Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair 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.
A public hearing was held. Senior Engineer Welter presented a PowerPoint.
Individual Council members asked questions.
Motion to approve resolution 25-28. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
9.f Ordinance amending the Iowa City Charter as recommended by the Charter
Review Commission. (First Consideration)
City Attorney Goers provided information regarding the January 7 work session
presentation by Charter Review Commission Chair John Balmer and Vice Chair
Molly Kucera. Commission Chair Balmer presented information. Individual Council
members was questions and expressed their views. City Attorney Goers provided
additional information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
9.g Resolution adopting Iowa City's 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan (known as City
Steps 2030) authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan, technical
corrections, and all necessary certifications to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development, and designating the City Manager as the
authorized Chief Executive Officer for the Consolidated Plan.
Mayor Pro Tern Salih recused herself from the item.
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Kubly presented a PowerPoint. Individual
Council members asked questions. The following individuals appeared: Alejandra
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Fiugert - Escucha MiVoz, Will Kapp, Susan Shullaw - Trail of Johnson County,
Ayman Sharif - Center for Workers Justice, Clare Loussaert - Catholic Worker &
Escucha MiVoz, Emily Sinwell - Catholic Worker & Escucha MiVoz, Ninoska
Campos, David Goodner - Escucha MiVoz, Christian Gomez, Charlie Eastham -
Center for Workers Justice. Individual Council members expressed their views. City
Manager Fruin and Neighborhood Services Coordinator Kubly provided additional
information.
Motion to approve resolution 25-29 adopting consolidated plan as amended .
Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Salih
recused.
Motion to amend the consolidated plan on page 91 to strike the 15-year durational
requirement. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (5
Ayes) Salih recused.
Motion to accept correspondence from the following: Garry Klein, Matt Drabek,
Donna Hlrst, Michael Neville, Allie Koolbeck, Jim Walters, Will Kapp - President of
the Board of Immigrant Welcome Network of Johnson County, Dan Daly, Janeen
Jorgensen, Shleton Stromquist, Mary Murphy, Escucha MiVoz Iowa - Center for
Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa - Immigrant Welcome Network and Iowa City
Catholic Worker, Susan Shullaw, Board of Directors Chair - Trail of Johnson
County, Marlene Neville, Mary Mclnroy, Ann Zerkel. Moved by Joshua Moe,
seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Salih recused.
10. Council Appointments
10.a 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).
Motion to appoint Amos Kiche. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Laura Bergus.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
11. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
11.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 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).
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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.
12. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming
meetings, community events, and items of interest.
13. Report on Items from City Staff
City staff provided information.
14. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 8:55 PM. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Mazahir Salih.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
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Item Number: 2.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
January 21, 2025
Work Session Minutes: January 7
Attachments: Work Session Minutes: January 7
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-04 CITY OF IOWA CITY
.'E RAN D M M � LI M
Date: January 14, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 7, 2025 — 4:00 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague (absent)
Staff: Fruin, Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Hightshoe, Seydell Johnson,
Nagle -Lamm
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Clarification of Agenda Items
• [9.a]... Rezoning - ACT... Councilor Alter noted she would be recusing herself from the
item.
2. Information Packet Discussion [December 12, December 19, December 26, January 21
➢ December 12 — No discussion.
➢ December 19 — No discussion.
➢ December 26 — No discussion.
➢ January 2
1. (IP3 — 2024 - 2025 Charter Review Commission proposed amendments to the Iowa
City Charter) Councilor Moe asked for clarification on the difference between the
original material and the supplemental material. City Attorney Goers provided
information.
2. (IP1 — Council Tentative Meeting Schedule) Mayor Pro Tern Salih reminded
councilors of the Town Hall meeting with USG on Tuesday, February 11 t" and asked
who was available to attend. Councilor Moe and Councilor Alter stated they would
be available to attend.
3. (IP8 — Memo from City Clerk: Joint Entities Meeting Agenda Items for January 13)
Mayor Pro Tern Salih requested items for the joint entities meeting agenda from
Council members. Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager
Fruin provided information.
Action: Staff will confirm that a discussion of the CRANDIC rail line is on the January
13t" Joint Entities meeting agenda.
January 7, 2025
Page 2
3. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
No updates given.
4. 2024-2025 Charter Review Commission presentation
Charter Review Commission Chair John Balmer and Vice Chair Molly Kucera highlighted the
review process and touched on the two main discussion points of district representative and
direct election of the Mayor. Balmer commented on the community engagement process
and Kucera emphasized the importance of community input in their decision -making
process.
Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views. City Attorney Goers
provided additional information on next steps.
5. National Community Survey Results presentation
Assistant City Manager Lehmann presented a PowerPoint on the National Community
Survey — Iowa City Community Survey Results which covered the following:
• Background
• Methodology
• Quality of Life & Governance
• Factors of Livability
• Economy
• Mobility
• Community Design
• Utilities
• Safety
• Natural Environment
• Parks & Recreation
• Health & Wellness
• Education, Arts, & Culture
• Inclusivity & Engagement
• Support for local 1 % sales tax by potential public purpose
• Averaged over a year, how many times per week do you travel by
• Take-Aways
Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views. City Manager Fruin
provided additional information.
Action: Staff will work to include the community survey results into future Strategic Plan
updates, as well as into the budget document.
6. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions, and committees.
Adjourn 5:06 p.m.
Item Number: 2.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
January 21, 2025
Formal Summary of Minutes: January 7
Attachments: Formal Summary of Minutes: January 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
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: November 21 [See Recommendation]
4.b Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: December 5
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
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)
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 11, 2025 . Moved by Shawn
Harmsen, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague
absent.
11.d Rules Committee (1)
2024-25 appointee - Dunn
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, 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 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. i
Mayor Pro Tern
City Clerk
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