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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-15 AgendaSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041 If you will need disability -related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Kellie Grace at 319-356-5041, kgrace@iowa- city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. Iowa City USCG -NV aC-i z- S)' p inn�Jqityv Council - Formal Agenda r �f � Regular Formal MeetingIt—s.®�+, I-�oct'L-� i�c)r(S April 15, 2025 - 6:00 PM �AavL Emma J. Harvat Hall SC) �% �{'S CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 E. Washington St. r �jc&k_C,JohrnSo✓ ) (n r^ I P _ r/2 L,A VIA www.icgov.org City of Iowa City Land Acknowledgment can be found at: icgov.org/landacknowledgement Meeting Rules can be found at: icgov.org/meetingrules You can watch the meeting on cable channel 4 (118.2 QAM) in Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at any of the following websites: • https://citychannel4.com/live • https://www.youtube.com/user/citychannel4/live • https://facebook.com/CityoflowaCity In order to encourage greater input from the public, the Iowa City Council intends to offer the opportunity to participate in the meeting remotely. However, this meeting is an in -person meeting. In the event of technological problems, the meeting will continue in -person, so those wishing to ensure their ability to participate should attend the meeting in -person. 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April 15, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 1 Public Comment for items on the agenda: Council cannot engage in discussion or debate until the appropriate time for Council discussion. However, once the commenter has left the podium, Council may ask staff to respond to a concern or question posed by the public, or to follow up with the speaker. 1. Call to Order 2. Proclamations 2.a Arbor Day - - u,�t'cl� �� �c �'v�so S� 2.b Day of (NO) Silence— 1'"o I C asc-t .F �L 2.c Fair Housing Month .- �cL0 IS 2.d Sexual Assault Awareness Month 4 I+, al-e- �o- 3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk) 3.a Special Formal Summary of Minutes: April 1 3.b Work Session Minutes: April 1 3.c Formal Summary of Minutes: April 1 4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes 4.a Climate Action Commission: March 3 4.b Human Rights Commission: February 25 [See Recommendation] 4.c Library Board of Trustees: February 27 5. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the City Clerk) 5.a Liquor License - New 1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Belair House LLC, dba Belair house, 1610 Sycamore St. 2. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Big Grove Iowa City L.L.C., dba Big Grove Iowa City, 1001 S. Clinton St. 3. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Downtown Self Supported Municipal Improve, dba Iowa City Downtown District, 200 N. Linn St. (N. Linn Closure) 4. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Downtown Self Supported Municipal Improve, dba Iowa City Downtown District, 100-200 Iowa Ave., 0-100 S. Clinton St., 100-200 E. College St., 0-100 Linn St. (Block Party) 5.b Liquor License - Renewal 1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Sams Pizza IC Sams Pizza IC, Inc., 441 S. Gilbert St. 2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for PC Iowa City, The Stuffed Olive, 121 E. College St. 3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for PC Iowa City, dba Double Tap, 121 1/2 E. College St. 4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Ramen Belly, dba Ramen Belly, 1010 Martin St. Inc.(LC0029271), dba LLC, (LC0048239), dba LLC, (LC0048238), LLC, (LC0047014), April 15, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 2 5. Outdoor Service Area for Ramen Belly, LLC, (LC0047014), dba Ramen Belly, 1010 Martin St. 6. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Column, Inc.(LC0036905), dba Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque St. 7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Troon Beverages Inc.,(LC0046317) dba Finkbine Golf Course, 1380 Melrose Ave. 8. Outdoor Service Area for Troon Beverages Inc.,(LC0046317) dba Finkbine Golf Course, 1380 Melrose Ave. 9. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Pop's "Old N' New" Bar-B- Que, LLC, (BW0094709), dba Pop's BBQ, 130 N. Dubuque St. 10. Outdoor Service Area for Pop's "Old N' New" Bar-B-Que, LLC, (BW0094709), dba Pop's BBQ, 130 N. Dubuque St. 11. Outdoor Service Area for FilmScene, (BW0096900), dba FilmScene, 404 E. College St. 12. Class C Retail Alcohol License for First Avenue Productions, Inc. (LC0037595), dba First Avenue Club, 1550 S. 1 st Ave. 6. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions 6.a AFSCME Tentative Agreement Motion to approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local #183, AFL-CIO. Comment: This is the settlement of the Fiscal Year 2026 re -opener included in the 5 year collective bargaining agreement for fiscal years 2022-2026. The re - opener settlement establishes wages for fiscal year 2026. 6.b Block Party - Alcohol Agreement Resolution approving an agreement with the Downtown District to allow the sale and possession of beer and wine during the Block Party. Comment: The City Code allows nonprofit entities to enter an agreements with the City to sell and their customers to consume and possess alcohol on City streets. As in past years, the Downtown District would like to be able to sell beer and wine and to have persons to possess beer and wine in a demarcated area on City streets during the Block Party on June 28. The proposed agreement is substantially similar to last year except the area is expanded to include the 300 block of E. College St. 6.c N. Linn St.- Alcohol Agreement Resolution approving an agreement with Iowa City Downtown District to allow for Dl— the consumption and possession of alcohol on a portion of the 200 block of N. Linn Street. Comment: The City Code allows nonprofit corporations by agreement to have control over a portion of the public right- of -way under limited circumstances for the purpose of possessing, consuming and selling alcohol. The City Downtown District would like to be able to have patrons of adjacent establishments possess and consume alcohol in a demarcated area in the 200 block of N. Linn Street from April 17, 2025, to October 14, 2025. The proposed agreement is substantially similar to the 2024 agreement. April 15, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 3 6.d City Park Shelters & Restroom Replacement Project 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 Hitchcock Design Group of Naperville, Illinois to provide engineering consultant services for the City Park Shelters & Restroom Replacement Project. Comment: This agenda item approves the consultant agreement with Hitchcock Design Group of Naperville, Illinois to provide design, bidding and construction phase services for the City Park Shelters & Restroom Replacement Project. 6.e Taft Avenue Reconstruction Project Resolution authorizing acceptance of STBG Funds from the Iowa Department of Transportation and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Project Agreement for the Taft Avenue Reconstruction Project. Comment: This agreement authorizes the City to accept Surface Transportation Block Grant Funding (STBG) in the amount of $3,500,000 from the Iowa Department of Transportation (I DOT) for the Taft Avenue Reconstruction Project. The overall estimated cost of the project is $13,200,000. 6.f Vermeer Compost Turner Procurement Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) new Vermeer Compost Turner for Landfill Operations. 2S- � Comment: This Resolution will approve the procurement of one (1) new Vermeer CT718 Compost Turner for Landfill Operations. Sourcewell cooperative contract 030923-VRM will be utilized for this procurement. Total purchase price is $662,882.44 which exceeds the $200,000.00 spending authority of the City Manager, thereby requiring Council approval. 6.g Approval of FY2025 Interfund Transfers Resolution Amending and Adopting FY2025 Interfund Transfers. �S— Comment: Iowa Administrative Code requires that the City Council adopt all interfund transfers by resolution. 6.h Approval of FY2026 Interfund Transfers Resolution Adopting FY2026 Interfund Transfers. Comment: Iowa Administrative Code requires that the City Council adopt all interfund transfers by resolution. 6.i 2025 GO Bonds Bidding Procedure Resolution Directing the Advertisement for Sale of $14,535,000* (Dollar Amount Subject To Change) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025, And Approving Electronic Bidding Procedures and Distribution of Preliminary Official Statement. Comment: This resolution allows for the advertisement for the sale of the bonds, approval of the preliminary official statement, and the receipt of the electronic bids through the SPEER AUCTION competitive bidding system. This resolution is for the $14,535,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025. The sale date for these bonds will be May 6, 2025. April 15, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 4 7. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings 7.a Rundell Street Pump Station Vault Modifications Project Resolution setting a public hearing on May 6, 2025 on project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Rundell Street Pump Station Vault Modifications ZS'g�1 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. Comment: This agenda item begins the bidding process for the Rundell Street Pump Station Vault Modifications Project. This project generally includes repairs to an existing storm water pump station. End of Consent Calendar Acton: Y l' 1 8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)] Public comment is intended so that members of the public may be heard by Council. Because Community Comment is for items not properly noticed on the agenda, Council cannot engage in discussion or debate due to open meetings laws. Only in- person comments will be allowed for Community Comment. Public comment for specific agenda items, which must be directly related to that agenda item, may be made in - person or remotely. Individuals will be provided 3 minutes to speak. The Community Comment period will end at 7.00 p.m. unless an extension is needed to meet a minimum 30 minutes of total time allocated for the Community Comment period. The Mayor reserves the right to reduce the 3 minute period based on the number of individuals desiring to speak. Additional comments can be sent to the City Council via council@iowa-city.org or through the City Clerk's Office. April 15, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 5 9. Planning & Zoning Matters 9.a Rezoning - North of Melrose Ave. and East of Camp Cardinal Blvd. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 7.2 acres of property located North of Melrose Ave. and East of Camp Cardinal Blvd. from Interim Development oZ S —L4qs� Single -Family Residential (ID-RS) zone to Mixed Use (MU) zone. (REZ24-0016) (Second Consideration) Comment: On February 19, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of REZ24-0016 by a vote of 5-0 (Miller recused) subject to the condition recommended by staff regarding reconstructing the median to provide access to the site. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is requesting the Mixed Use zoning designation in order to provide more clarity to future buyers regarding development potential. Applicant is requesting expedited action. Correspondence included in Council p ck t, w a,�,ec - ►^no-e / ,h -7 /o Action: c )A A-r- - — A (-- r / YV( od- -7/4D- tcc�e_p+ — !�41 h 1 9.b Rezoning - Portion of 691 E. Foster Rd. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 0.06 acres for a portion of the property located at 691 E. Foster Rd. from High Density Single -Family Residential zone with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RS-12) to Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS-5) zone. (REZ25-0003) Comment: On March 6, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of REZ25-0003 by a vote of 5-0 subject to the conditions recommended by staff regarding boundary line adjustment approval on Lot 25 prior to building permit, installation of additional pavement at the intersection of St. Anne's Drive and Buresh Avenue to allow City vehicles to provide services to the lot without having to back up, prior to certificate of occupancy, and the submission of construction drawings for proposed improvements to be approved by the City Engineer prior to building permit. Owner is requesting the Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS-5) zoning designation in order to make Lot 25 Conway's Subdivision more appealing to a potential buyer. 1. Public Hearing Action: 0,10 2. Consider an Ordinance (First Consideration)/ Action: )MCA/ )—tCk cY�r kc�r 7 April 15, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 6 9.c Rezoning - N. Governor St. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 5.49 acres of property located between N. Dodge and N. 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 Residential Zone with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RS-12) for approximately 0.17 acres and to Medium Density Multi- Family Residential Zone with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RM-20) for approximately 5.32 acres. (REZ24-0001) Comment: At its meeting on February 19, 2025 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of REZ24-0001 by a vote of 6 -1 (Townsend dissent) subject to the conditions recommended by staff, as well as one additional condition related to screening the southern retaining wall to at least the S3 standard. Approval of the rezoning would allow the redevelopment of the property located at 911 N. Governor Street. The redevelopment would include the demolition of the vacant office building and the two single-family homes and the construction of two multi -family buildings totaling 84 dwelling units. 1. Public Hearing [Continued from 4/1/25] Action: ©1�1_1 h U4eJ 1ti 2. Consider an Ordinance (First Consideration) [Deferred from 4/1/25] Action: 1 t- +o ��� — Sc�./i vVI o-e, 7f C) A CC-e- p + Lo ,r am (�v,-,aQ e acre - +�g �s ►4 ( �- 9.d Rezoning - Zoning Code Amendment related to the Form -Based Zones and Standards. tleOrdinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, and Title 15, Land Subdivision, to ej adjust standards, increase flexibility, and clarify language related to form - based zones and standards (REZ25-0002). Comment: At its meeting on March 5, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of REZ24 -0002 by a vote of 6-0 (Hensch absent). Approval will amend Title 14, Zoning Code, and Title 15, Subdivision Code, to adjust standards, increase flexibility, and clarify language related to form -based zones and standards. 1. Public Hearing Action: L fox esA 2. Consider an Ordinance (First Consideration) Action: a 1-i C I S �,, k_ -7l (D 0 vJ April 15, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 7 10. Regular Formal Agenda 10.a FY2025 Pavement Rehabilitation Project Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of 25 ` c. U the FY2025 Pavement Rehabilitation 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. Comment: The FY2025 Pavement Rehabilitation Project is a recurring maintenance project that concentrates on asphalt resurfacing and chip sealing streets throughout GL Iowa City. In addition to resurfacing, this project includes storm intake repairs, repair of curb and gutter as needed, and replacement of curb ramps to meet current ADA standards. The estimated construction cost is $2,458,000. 1. Public Hearing Action: 0- cc" 2. Consider a Resolution Action:�Q 10.b Iowa River Trail Bridge Replacement Project. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa River Trail Bridge 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. Comment: This project generally includes the removal of an existing Iowa River Trail j� bridge and replacement with a retaining wall, grading, and other associated work. In addition, the Project will repair the existing pedestrian bridge under the Iowa Interstate Railroad and replace trail pavement on the east side of 526 and 510 S. Riverside Drive. The estimated construction cost is $459,000. 1. Public Hearing Action: cuose of 2. Consider a Resolution Action: % j� April 15, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 8 10.c Transit Funding Application Resolution authorizing the filing of the Consolidated Transit Funding Application 2S _ q 2 for Iowa City Transit with the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY2026 State Transit Assistance and Federal Transit Administration Funding. Comment: The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County will be filing a consolidated transit funding application on behalf of Iowa City Transit with the Iowa Department of Transportation. This is an annual process that Iowa City undertakes, outlining state and federal funds requested for operating and capital expenses and ensures projects become eligible for potential use of federal funds. In accordance with statutory requirements, a public hearing will be held at the April 15th, 2025 City Council meeting. 1. Public Hearing Action: L ( 0 S' e d 2. Consider a Resolution Action: J -� r 1&S %c;c i 1 10.d FY25 Budget Amendment Public Hearing A resolution amending the current budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. 2 Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment on amending the FY25 operating budget. Information was available for public inspection on April 1, 2025. 1. Public Hearing ..e—y-f-ra' Action: C(os-e-6(- 2. Consider a Resolution 1 , Action: ► o-e / A (i '7/n -A rr, April 15, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 9 10.e FY26 Budget Public Hearing Resolution adopting the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. '2-S -94 Comment: Public hearing to discuss the FY2026 Proposed Operating Budget. Detailed information on the budget became available for public inspection on April 1, 2025. State law requires that the City adopt a one-year budget. Council now 5� proceeds to adopt the annual budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 (FY2026), which must be certified to the Johnson County Auditor by April 30, 2025 in the format required by the State law. More detail is included in the Council Packet. 1. Public Hearing Action: C COS 2. Consider a Resolution n Action. Cj-e (A 4 S — Sce�1i ll - t (� r ►'L Acc e � E e�,rnPs-p - o-� � ���uS , -7 �e� V 0-f-,�,,� �, CD 1 f FY26 Utility Rates Public Hearing Ordinance amending Title 3, Entitled "Finances, Taxation And Fees," Chapter 4, Entitled "Schedule Of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, And Penalties". Comment: Title 3, Chapter 4 amendments include a 3% increase in water users charges, an addition of a yard waste fee sticker of $2.00 per bag or bundle and an addition of a minimum yard waste tipping fee charged at the landfill of $5.00. 1. Public Hearing Action: L. Comae L�� 2. Consider an Ordinance (First Consideration) Action: A f-AG1.,� -7 10.g Parking Enforcement in the Pedestrian Mall Ordinance Amending Title 9, Entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 4, Entitled "Parking Regulations," Section 1 Entitled "Parking Prohibited in Specified S Places" to Prohibit Parking in City Plaza and Chapter 9, entitled "Towing and Impoundment Procedures," Section 2, entitled "Towing and Impoundment of Certain Illegally Parked Vehicles" to allow towing of vehicles parked in City Plaza. (First Consideration) Comment: To address persistent issues with unauthorized vehicle parking in the Ped Mall, staff recommends amending the Iowa City code to would authorize Transportation Services parking enforcement personnel to issue citations for vehicles parked in this area. Action: Y ►' l b-� ( a r, on iA April 15, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 10 10.h Three Year Financial Plan and Five Year Capital Improvement Plan Resolution approving the three-year Financial Plan for the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan. "Z-S-qS Comment: Resolution to adopt the Three -Year Financial Plan for FY2025-2027 and five-year Capital Improvement Plan for 2025-2029. Detailed information on the Financial Plan and Capital Improvement Plan became available for public inspection in January 2025. Both plans are available for review on the City's website. Action: Cv-, = %y-) J_ 11. Council Committee Appointments 11.a Council Committee Appointments Better Together 2030 Board S �J� (1) 2024-2025 appointee -Alter Comment: The Better Together 2030 Board works to ensure progress and build regional cooperation as outlined in the Better Together 2030 Plan. Community Police Review Board Liaison (1) 2024-2025 appointee - Bergus Comment: The general purpose of the liaison position shall be to help facilitate communication between the members of CPRB and members of the City Council about the overall makeup and function of the CPRB. The liaison will be a specific person to contact to provide a safe and comfortable vehicle for members of CPRB to express any concerns about the composition, cohesiveness and effectiveness of the CPRB. This will allow the Council to receive information needed to be aware of concerns related to the function of the CPRB, and make decisions/ changes when necessary. This will also be especially beneficial in cases in which a CPRB member(s) do not feel comfortable airing concerns related to the inner workings of the CPRB openly during CPRB meetings. East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG Policy Board) (1 — one year appointment) 2022 appointee — Bergus (Harmsen as alternate) - NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED AT THIS TIME. Comment: Due to newly adopted bylaws, Iowa City rotates an appointment with Coralville, North Liberty, and Tiffin every fourth year. Iowa City made a 2022 appointment and will make the next appointment in 2026. Meetings of the ECICOG Board of Directors are held at the ECICOG office (700 Sixteenth Street, Suite 301, Cedar Rapids) on the last Thursday of each month at 1:30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Board meetings are not normally held on the last Thursday of July or December. The November Board meeting coincides with the annual open house, typically held in the second or third week of the month off -site. April 15, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 11 Economic Development Committee (3) 2024-2025 appointees — Bergus, Dunn (Replaced by Salih), Moe Comment: The committee meets on an as needed basis to consider recommendations to the full City Council for City financial assistance for economic development projects and activities. Emergency Management Commission (1 2024-2025 appointee - Teague Comment: The Bylaws of the 28E Emergency Management Commission requires that an elected official be the primary representative to the Emergency Management Commission and vote on the annual budget. The representative of each municipality, the board of supervisors and the elected sheriff make up the EMA Commission. At times other than the annual budget meeting or budget amendment meetings an alternate that is not an elected official but is an executive such as the police or fire chief may attend as the voting representative for a municipality (a board member other than the Chair of the Board of Supervisors) or a ranking Deputy from the Sheriff's office may attend for those jurisdictions when votes on a budget or budget amendment are not on the agenda. The Commission meets the 4th Wednesday of each of the following months from 7:00 pm — 7:30 pm. The meeting months are January, February, April, May, October, and a meeting on the first Wednesday of December at 7:00 pm to avoid holiday conflicts is held. The budget meeting is normally in January or February. Amendments to the budget if needed are done at the April Meeting. Graduate and Professional Student Government Organization (1 2024-2025 appointee — Dunn (replaced by Weilein) Comment: Council liaison to the Graduate and Professional Student Government Iowa City Assessor Evaluation Committee (1) 2024-2025 appointee —Teague Comment: This committee meets annually to discuss the job performance and goals of the Iowa City Assessor, as well as make recommendations for any merit increase. The committee will meet prior to the first Iowa City Conference Board meeting which is held in either January or February. The Iowa City Council, Board of Supervisors, and the Iowa City Community School Board each appoint one member to serve on this committee. Time and location to be determined by committee. Iowa City/Coralville Visitors & Convention Bureau (1) 2024-2025 appointee - Teague Comment: CVB by-laws require that the City's representative be the Mayor. April 15, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 12 Johnson County E911 Service Board 2024-2025 appointees — City Manager designee, Liston (alternate) Comment: A representative from Fire and Police have previously been appointed to this committee. Johnson County Suicide Prevention Coalition (1) 2024-2025 appointee - Bergus Comment: The coalition gathers monthly as a large group to share resources and updates from respective contexts; plan prevention and awareness events; and to strategize about new inter -professional collaborations. Committees also meet monthly to generate new ideas and work on special projects --the Lethal Means group works to provide gun safety supplies and education to providers in specialty and primary care settings; the Awareness team is beginning to organize Mental Health First Aid training that the coalition hopes to make accessible to laypeople and the community at large; and the Postvention Committee is building a resource guide and coordinating crisis peer support for suicide loss survivors. Joint Emergency Communication Center Policy Board (2) 2024-2025 appointee — Bergus, Harmsen Comment: The 28E agreement requires that the Directors appointed be an elected official or an executive level employee and shall not be a member of the User Advisory Committee which includes a representative of the police and fire departments JECC Policy Board meetings are scheduled for January, March, June, September, November and December at 0800 at the JECC. Over the years, the City Manager has occasionally served on this board. The City Council is free to appoint elected or appointed members to serve. Metro Coalition of Cities (1 plus alternate) 2022-23 appointee — Fruin, with Teague as alternate Comment: The Metro Coalition is a partnership of Iowa's eleven largest cities created to advocate for and promote the similar needs and interests of these similarly sized cities. During the state legislative session there is a bi-weekly conference call to discuss lobbying strategies and there is one annual meeting scheduled around participants' availability. Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC -6 + 1 alternate) City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney have served as alternates in past years. 2024-2025 appointees — Alter, Bergus, Dunn (replaced by Weilein), Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague Comment: Organization meets approximately every other month at 4:30 and alternates between Iowa City, Coralville, Johnson County and North Liberty. April 15, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 13 Partnership for Alcohol Safety (1) 2024-2025 appointee — Mayor co-chairs the Committee Comment: The Partnership for Alcohol Safety is a joint project of The University of Iowa and the City of Iowa City. Its mission is to identify and advocate for strategies that reduce high -risk drinking and promote a vibrant downtown. It values stress collaboration, community, and a results orientation. Members of the partnership come from throughout the Iowa City community. The Committee is co-chaired by VP of Student Life, Sarah Hansen and the Iowa City Mayor. Rules Committee (2) 2024-2025 appointees - Dunn (replaced by Harmsen), Salih Comment: The committee meets as needed to review any by- law changes recommended by City boards and commissions. After review, the committee makes recommendations to Council. Meetings are scheduled in City Hall and staffed by City Clerk. Seats Paratransit Advisory Committee (1) 2024-2025 appointee — Moe Comment: To provide a forum in which consumers and elected representatives can voice their concerns, ideas and proposed solutions for improving the Johnson County SEATS paratransit service. To advise the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, through the Director of SEATS, for the provision of SEATS' service throughout Johnson County. By- laws indicate one elected official from the City of Coralville, City of Iowa City, and the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. This committee meets quarterly. UNESCO Board of Directors 2024-2025 appointee — Harmsen Comment: The UNESCO bylaws state that Iowa City may appoint 3 directors who shall be a Council member, the City Manager or the Library Director or their designees. The Board meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at 4.00 pm (no 7 �o meetings in December ... and July) and the meeting locq ion varies _ �,Q y �i�;,5 i 1 e ,cc..,•�s� t1 � m Action k3Q 1 rn —► V Vl .-Q ( tlYV+ LK)C (1-e i ) -tv 1`V l PO 3C i 18e ir�u ) >\ (Ae C , 12. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous '7/O �( 0 12.a Announcement of Vacancies - Previous Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2029 (Term expires for Chris Lawrence). April 15, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 14 Community Police Review Board - Two vacancies to fill four-year terms, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2029 (Terms expire for Saul Mekies and Melissa Jensen). Historic Preservation Commission (At -Large) - One vacancy to fill a three- year term, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (Term expires for Jordan Sellergren). Historic Preservation Commission (Brown St) - One vacancy to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (Term expires for Christina Welu-Reynolds). Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St) - One vacancy to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (Formerly advertised as an unexpired term and a full term - Lyndi Kiple resigned). Historic Preservation Commission (Summit St) - One vacancy to fill a three- year term, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (Term expires for Nicole Villanueva). Housing and Community Development Commission - Two vacancies to fill three- year terms, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (Terms expire for Maryann Dennis and Horacio Borgen). Library Board of Trustees - Three vacancies to fill six -year terms, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2031 (Terms expire for Derek Johnk, Hannah Shultz, Thomas (Tom) Rocklin). Planning and Zoning Commission - Two vacancies to fill five-year terms, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2030 (Terms expire for Susan Craig and Michael Hensch). Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, 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. 13. City Council Information -- S"" ,, April 15, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 15 14. Report on Items from City Staff . City Manager's Office . City Attorney . City Clerk 15. Adjourn A April 15, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 16