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Summary of Minutes
March 11, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council special 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, Vargas, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Lyon,
Roth, Sitzman, Ralston, Hennes, Davies, Fleagle.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a Save Soil Day Romy
Lodh, accepting.
2.b Transgender Day of Visibility
Rowan James, Emily Brown, Alisia Tomchik, Misha Miller, accepting.
3. Consent Calendar — Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: February 18
3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: February 18
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Civil Service Commission: February 21
4.b Climate Action Commission: February 3
4.c Historic Preservation Commission: January 9
4.d Human Rights Commission: January 28
4.e Library Board of Trustees: January 23
4.f Planning & Zoning Commission: December 4 [See Recommendations]
4.g Planning & Zoning Commission: February 19 [See Recommendations]
4.h Senior Center Commission: January 16
5. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
5.a Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License (LC0038082) for 2-Tone, Inc., dba Bluebird
Diner, 330 E. Market St.
2. Class E Retail Alcohol License (LE0003459) for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba
Kwik Spirits #537, 923 S. Riverside Dr.
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3. Class C Retail Alcohol License (LC0048053) for Aramark sports
and Entertainment Services, LLC, dba Aramark, 105 1st Ave.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License (LC0046919) for Chauncey Entertainment
LLC, dba SpareMe Bowl & Arcade, 404 E. College St.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License (LC0046282) for Elray Holdings, LLC,
dba Elray's Live & Dive, 211 Iowa Ave.
5.b Liquor License - Refund
1. Refund of an unused portion of a Class C Retail Alcohol License
(LC0005225) for Pershell Corporation, dba Colonial Lanes, 2253 Highway
218 S.
5.c 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 25-53)
6. Consent Calendar — Resolutions and Motions
6.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $12,829,559.92 for the
period of January 1 through January 31, 2025, 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 Motion approving the appointment of Ava Martinez as the City Council Liaison
from the Iowa Undergraduate Student Government (USG) to the City Council
until for the remainder of the 2024-2025 USG Executive Administration (May 1,
2025).
6.c Resolution authorizing agreement between the City of Iowa City and the Police
Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City to be effective July 1, 2025 through
June 30, 2030. (Resolution 25-54)
6.d Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for the High Service Pump Variable Frequency
Drive Replacements Project. (Resolution 25-55)
6.e Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Iowa City Senior Center
Exterior Door and Window Replacement Project. (Resolution 25-56)
6.f Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property interests necessary for
construction of the Camp Cardinal Road Extension. (Resolution 25-57)
6.g Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the 2025 Parking Garages
Maintenance and Repair Project. (Resolution 25-58)
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7. Consent Calendar — Setting Public Hearings
7.a Motion setting a public hearing for April 1, 2025 on an ordinance conditionally
rezoning approximately 7.2 acres of property located North of Melrose Ave.
and East of Camp Cardinal Blvd. from Interim Development Single -Family
Residential (ID-RS) zone to Mixed Use (MU) zone. (REZ24-0016)
7.b Motion setting a public hearing for April 1, 2025 to consider an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 5.49 acres of land between N. Dodge
and Governor Streets from Medium Density Single -Family Residential (RS-8)
zone, High Density Single -Family Residential (RS-12) zone, Medium Density
Multi -Family Residential (RM-20) zone, and Multi -Family Residence (R3B) zone
to High Density Single -Family Zone with a Planned Development Overlay
(OPD/RS-12) for approximately 0.17 acres and Medium Density Multi -Family
Zone with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RM-20) for approximately
5.32 acres. (REZ24-0001)
7.c Resolution setting public hearing for April 1, 2025 on the proposed property
tax levy in the proposed budget ending June 30, 2026. (Resolution 25-59)
8. Consent Calendar — Correspondence
8.a Establishment of a "No Parking Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM" parking
prohibition on the west side of the 400 block of Clark Street.
End of Consent Calendar
Councilor Moe asked for information regarding R3B zoning prior to the public hearing for
item 7.b.
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3 - 8 . Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded
by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
9. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Emma Denney, Bill Gerhard, Storm O'Brink,
Ray Nepple, Chad Campion, Cole Eckhardt.
10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.a Ordinance amending Title 17, Chapter 1, Building Code, by adopting the
International Building Code, 2024 edition, including Appendix K, and the
International Residential Code, 2024 edition, including Appendix BE and
Appendix BO, and providing for certain amendments thereof and adopting
section 103.6(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa (the State Electrical Code) and
section 105.4(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa (the State Plumbing and Mechanical
Codes) to provide for the protection of the health, welfare and safety of the
residents of Iowa City, Iowa.
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A public hearing was held. No one appeared. Development Services Coordinator
Sitzman and Senior Building Inspector Hennes presented information. Individual
Council members asked questions.
Motion to give fist consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura Bergus.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10.b Ordinance amending Title 7, Chapter 1, Fire Prevention and Protection, by
adopting the 2024 edition of the International Fire Code to regulate and
govern the safeguarding of life and property from fire, explosion, life safety
risks, or health hazards.
A public hearing was held. No one appeared. Fire Marshall Roth
presented information. Individual Council members asked questions.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10.c Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance
of not to exceed $11,300,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa
City, State of Iowa (for essential corporate purposes).
A public hearing was held. No one appeared. Assistant Finance Director Fleagle
presented a PowerPoint for items 10.c through 10.g. Individual Council members
asked questions.
Motion to approve resolution 25-60. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10.d Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance
of not to exceed $1,335,100 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City,
State of Iowa (for general corporate purposes) and providing for publication of
notice thereof.
A public hearing was held. No one appeared.
Motion to approve resolution 25-61. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10.e Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance
of not to exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City,
State of Iowa (for general corporate purposes).
A public hearing was held. No one appeared.
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Motion to approve resolution 25-62. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10.f Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of
not to exceed $900,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State
of Iowa (for general corporate purposes).
A public hearing was held. No one appeared.
Motion to approve resolution 25-63. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10.g Resolution authorizing the issuance of $14,535,100 General Obligation
bonds, series 2025, and levying a tax for the payment thereof.
Motion to approve resolution 25-64. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10.h Ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter
4, entitled "Parking Regulations," Section 11, entitled "Parking for People
with Physical Disabilities," to define the required access aisle as a part of
the parking space. (First Consideration)
Transportation Planner Ralston presented information. Individual Council members
asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10.i 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 25-65. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Anthony and Jessica Scanlan. Moved by
Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
11. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
11.a Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, April 7, 2025
- April 1, 2029 (Term expires for Chi Ogboko).
Community Police Review Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2026 (Ricky Downing resigned).
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Housing & Community Development Commission - Two vacancies to fill
unexpired terms, upon appointment - June 30, 2026 (James Pierce &
Kiran Patel resigned).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, 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).
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 a
three-year term, July 1, 2024 - 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 7:02 PM. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Laura Bergus.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
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Item Number: 3.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 11, 2025
Work Session Minutes: February 18
Attachments: Work Session Minutes: February 18
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-04 CITY OF IOWA CITY
.'E RAN D M M � LI M
Date: February 25, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, February 18, 2025 —4:00 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague
Staff: Fruin, O'Brien, Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Davies, Fleagle, Ogden, Seydell Johnson,
Lyon, Havel, Sovers, Hightshoe, Nagle -Lamm
USG: Martinez
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Clarification of Agenda Items
• [6.c]... Mercer Park — Agreement with ICCSD... Councilor Moe stated he would recuse
himself from discussion.
2. Information Packet Discussion [February 6, February 131
➢ February 6
1. (IP1 — Tentative Council Meeting Schedule) Councilor Moe noted participating in the
Town Hall with USG and suggested adding a University update item to an upcoming
work session to have more discussion at the Council level with University leadership.
Action: Staff will add "University of Iowa Update" to our Pending Work Session List
and coordinate a future work session date with the UI.
➢ February 13 — No discussion.
3. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
Ava Martinez, USG Alternate Liaison, presented updates.
6. FY26 Budget Discussion
City Manager Fruin noted the reallocation of $200,000 related to affordable housing. Staff
will present a recommendation in March or April on how to redistribute the funds within the
distribution model. No immediate action is required.
Action: No further changes to the FY 2026 budget proposal were discussed. Finance can
begin the completion of the document including required state forms and final public notice
documents.
February 18, 2025
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7. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions, and committees.
Adjourn 4:06 p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 11, 2025
Formal Summary of Minutes: February 18
Attachments: Formal Summary of Minutes: February 18
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
February 18, 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, Seydell Johnson, Havel, Sovers, Clark.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a International Women's Day and Women's History Month
Meredith Gail, Jim Olson, and Bijou Maliabo accepting.
3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: February 4
3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: February 4
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Board of Appeals: January 15
4.b Climate Action Commission: January 6
4.c Community Police Review Board: January 14
4.d Library Board of Trustees: December 19
4.e Public Art Advisory Committee: December 5
5. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
5.a Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License (LC0037373) Etre Plaza Towers
Restaurant LLC, dba Formosa, 221 E. College St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License (LC0044136) Coach's Corner IC, LLC, dba
Coach's Corner, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.
3. Outdoor Service Area for Coach's Corner IC, LLC, dba Coach's Corner,
749 Mormon Trek Blvd.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License (LC0043148) Jobsite IC LLC, dba
Jobsite, 928 Maiden Ln.
5. Outdoor Service Area for Jobsite IC LLC, dba Jobsite, 928 Maiden Ln.
6. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License (BW0095783) Marcus
Midwest, LLC, dba Sycamore Cinema, 1602 Sycamore St.
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5.b Liquor License - New
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for N & J Ray Ventures, dba Vine Tavern &
Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St.
6. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
6.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $13,995,911.44 for the
period of December 1 through December 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.
6.b Motion to approve tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City and the
Iowa City Association of Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local #610.
6.c Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Chapter 28E agreement
between the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Community School District
for the use of Mercer Park playing fields. (Resolution 25-39)
6.d Resolution dedicating Outlot A, Hickory Trail Estates Subdivision for
park purposes. (Resolution 25-40)
6.e Resolution adopting the Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS)
Standard Specifications (2025 Edition), as revised by the SUDAS General
Supplemental Specifications and the revised City of Iowa City
Supplemental Specifications (2025).
(Resolution 25-41)
6.f Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the N. Gilbert Street
Reconstruction Project. (Resolution 25-42)
6.g Resolution accepting the work for the Highway 6 Trail from Fairmeadows
to Heinz Road Project [TAP-U-3715(670)--81-52]. (Resolution 25-43)
6.h Resolution setting a new date for receipt of bids for the rebidding of the
Ashton House & Project GREEN Gardens — REAP Grant Project, directing
City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing the time and place for receipt
of bids. (Resolution 25-44)
6.i Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) new Pierce Enforcer 107'
Aerial Fire Truck. (Resolution 25-45)
6.j Resolution authorizing the City to submit a Competitive Highway Bridge
Program (CHBP) grant application and approving a letter of support.
(Resolution 25-46)
6.k Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) Grant Application 28E
Agreement. (Resolution 25-47)
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7. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
7.a Motion to set a public hearing for March 11, 2025, on an ordinance to adopt the
2024 edition of International Building Code and 2024 edition of the
International Residential Code.
7.b Motion to set a public hearing for March 11, 2025, on an ordinance to adopt the
2024 edition of International Fire Code.
7.c Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of
not to exceed $11,300,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City,
State of Iowa (for essential corporate purposes). (Resolution 25-48)
7.d Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not
to exceed $1,335,100 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State
of Iowa (for general corporate purposes) and providing for publication of
notice thereof. (Resolution 25-49)
7.e Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not
to exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State
of Iowa (for general corporate purposes) and providing for publication of
notice thereof. (Resolution 25-50)
7.f Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not
to exceed $900,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State
of Iowa (for general corporate purposes) and providing for publication of
notice thereof. (Resolution 25-51)
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3 - 7, removing item 6.c for separate
consideration. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (6
Ayes)
Motion to approve consent calendar item 6.c. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes)
8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)] No one appeared.
9. Regular Formal Agenda
9.a Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the City Park Pool 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.
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A public hearing was held. Parks & Recreation Director Seydell Johnson presented
a PowerPoint. City Manager Fruin provided additional information. Individual
Council members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 25-52. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
9.b Ordinance amending the Iowa City Charter as recommended by the Charter
Review Commission. (Pass and Adopt)
The following individual appeared: John Blamer, Charter Review Commission Chair.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 25-4947. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
10. Announcement of Vacancies - New
10.a Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2026 (Kiran Patel
resigned). Correspondence included in Council Packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Motion to accept correspondence from Kiran Patel. Moved by Joshua Moe,
seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
11. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
11.a Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, April 7, 2025
- April 1, 2029 (Term expires for Chi Ogboko).
Community Police Review Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2026 (Ricky Downing resigned).
Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2026 (James Pierce
resigned).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, 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).
Board of Appeals (HVAC Professional) - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term, upon appointment - December 31, 2028 (Nicolas Yost resigned).
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Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 (formerly advertised as
unexpired term — Lyndi Kiple resigned).
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn Ave.) - One vacancy to fill a
three -year term, July 1, 2024 - 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 6:36 PM. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Laura Bergus.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
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City Clerk
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