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Summary of Minutes
May 6, 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, Weilein. Staff members present:
Fruin, Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Caro, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Clark, Lyon,
Davies, Fleagle, Sitzman, Russett, Nagle-Gamm.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a Mental Health Awareness Month
Joanna Sinnwell, NAM] Johnson County President - Elect, accepting.
2.b National Public Works Week
Ron Knoche, Public Works Director, accepting.
2.c Older Americans Month
Haley Crabb, Johnson County Social Services and Kathryn Milster, Senior
Center Commissioner, accepting.
2.d Provider Appreciation Day
Missie Forbes, 4C's of Johnson County Executive Director, and Regina
Johnson, accepting.
3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: April 15
3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: April 15
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Airport Commission: February 13
4.b Airport Commission: March 13
4.c Civil Service Commission: April 21
4.d Community Police Review Board: March 11 [See Recommendation]
4.e Council Economic Development Committee: January 8
4.f Housing & Community Development Commission: March 24 [See Recommendation]
4.g Human Rights Commission: April 1
4.h Library Board of Trustees: March 27
4.1 Library Board of Trustees: April 3
4.j Parks & Recreation Commission: March 12
4.k Public Art Advisory Committee: February 6
4.1 Public Art Advisory Committee: March 6
4.m Senior Center Commission: February 20
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5. Consent Calendar- Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
5.a Liquor License — New
1. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Riverside Theatre, dba
Riverside Theatre, 200 Park Rd.
2. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Riverside Theatre,
dba Riverside Theatre, 200 Park Rd.
5.b Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class B Retail Alcohol License for Alma Food LLC (LG0000412), dba Alma
Food LLC, 1210 S. Gilbert St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Quezer Inc. (LC0029991), dba
Shakespeare's, 819 1st Ave.
3. Outdoor Service Area for Quezer Inc. (LC0029991), dba
Shakespeare's, 819 1st Ave.
4. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Urban Fuel LLC, (LE0003702)
dba Urban Fuel Express, 2580 Moss Ridge Rd.
5. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Wise Food LLC (LE0003440), dba
City Liquor, 425 S. Gilbert St.
6. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Linn Food LLC (LE0003506),
dba Hawkeye Smoke and Liquor, 108 E. College St.
7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Uncommon Provisions
LLC (LC0049460), dba Wild Culture Kombucha, 210 N. Linn St.
8. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Southside Spirits LLC
(LE0002144), dba Southside Liquor & Tobacco, 1921 Keokuk St.
9. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Jimmy Jack Mac, Inc.(LC0038389), dba
Basta, 121 Iowa Ave.
10. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Acapulco Inc. (BW0097321),
dba Acapulco Groceries, 1937 Keokuk St.
11. Class B Retail Alcohol License for New Pioneer's Cooperative
Society, (LG0000551), dba New Pioneer Food Co-op, 22 S. Van Buren
St.
6. Consent Calendar- Resolutions and Motions
6.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $11,419,517.82 for the
period of March 1 through March 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 Resolution authorizing Fiscal Year 2026 pay plan for AFSCME employees.
(Resolution 25-96)
6.c Resolution establishing classification/compensation plans for Administrative,
Confidential, and Executive employees for fiscal year 2026. (Resolution 25-97)
6.d Resolution approving agreements with Riverside Theatre to allow the sale of
wine and beer under limited circumstances in City Park. (Resolution 25-98)
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6.e Resolution Declaring the City of Iowa City's Application for the Statewide
Transportation Alternatives Set -Aside Program (TA Set -Aside) Funds for
the Construction of the Iowa River Trail -West Bank. (Resolution 25-99)
6.f Resolution authorizing the procurement of fuel for the City of Iowa City.
(Resolution 25-100)
6.g Resolution Authorizing the Award of a Contract for Pebble Quicklime for the
City of Iowa City Water Treatment Plant. (Resolution 25-101)
6.h 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
Neumann Monson Architects, Inc. to provide architectural and engineering
consultant services for the Animal Shelter - Training Annex Project.
(Resolution 25-102)
6.i Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Iowa River Trail Bridge
Replacement Project. (Resolution 25-103)
6.j Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest to a 26E
Agreement among the City of Iowa City and certain other cities and
independent fire districts in Johnson County, Iowa, for Automatic and Mutual
Aid Agreement for Fire Protection, Rescue, and Emergency Medical
Services. (Resolution 25-104)
6.k Resolution to remove Commission member Daouda Balde from the Housing
and Community Development Commission due to multiple unexplained
absences. (Resolution 25-105)
End of Consent Calendar
Councilor Alter thanked City staff for working with the Friends of the Animal Shelter on
the training annex project noting the benefits the new space will have.
Motion to approve Consent calendar, Items 3-6. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
7. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Chris Lawrence, Airport Commission Chair, and
Judy Pfhol, Airport Commissioner; Missie Forbers, 4C's Executive Director; Mary Gravitt.
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8. Planning & Zoning Matters
8.a 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 (R313) 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)
Individual Council members asked questions. Jon Mamer, MMS Consultants,
appeared on behalf of the applicant. City Attorney Goers and City Manager Fruin
provided additional information. The following individuals appeared: Megan
Vollenweider, Sharon DeGraw, Audrey Bahrick. Individual Council members
expressed their views. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman, Senior Planner
Russett, City Attorney Goers, City Manager Fruin, and City Engineer Havel
provided additional information.
Motion to accept correspondence from Sharon DeGraw passed out at the
meeting. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7
Ayes)
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Tracy Barkalow . Moved by Laura Bergus,
seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8.b 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) (Second
Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration . Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 25-4952. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8.c Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, and Title 15, Land Subdivision, to
adjust standards, increase flexibility, and clarify language related to form -
based zones and standards (REZ25-0002). (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration . Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 25-4953. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by
Oliver Weilein. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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9. Regular Formal Agenda
9.a Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Rundell Street Pump Station Vault Modifications 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.
Senior Engineer Clark presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council members
asked questions.
Motion to approved resolution 25-106. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.b Ordinance amending Title 3, Entitled "Finances, Taxation And Fees," Chapter
4, Entitled "Schedule Of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, And Penalties".
(Second Consideration).
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin
provided information.
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.c Ordinance Amending Title 9, Entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 4,
Entitled "Parking Regulations," Section 1 Entitled "Parking Prohibited in
Specified 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. (Second Consideration).
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 25-4954, Moved by Joshua Moe,
seconded by Oliver Weilein. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.d Resolution directing sale of $14,535,000 (subject to adjustment per terms of
offering) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A.
Assistant Finance Director Fleagle and Maggie Burger, Speer Financial, Inc.
presented information. Individual Council members asked questions and
expressed their views.
Motion to approved resolution 25-107. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.e Resolution Declaring All Are Welcome in Iowa City, Iowa.
Mayor Teague provided information regarding the request from the Human
Rights Commission. The following individuals appeared: Mark Pries, Human
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Rights Commissioner and Mary Gravitt. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to approved resolution 25-108. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Announcement of Vacancies - New
10.a Public Art Advisory Committee (Art or Design Professional) - One vacancy to
fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2025 (Jeremy
Endsley resigned). Correspondence included in Council Packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Motion to accept correspondence from Jeremy Endsley. Moved by Mazahir Salih,
seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Announcement of Vacancies -Previous
11.a Airport Commission -One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1, 2025 -
June 30, 2029 (Term expires for Chris Lawrence).
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).
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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.
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
14. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn 8:32 p.m. Moved by Oliver Weilein, seconded by. Motion Passed.
(7 Ayes)
Mayor Pro Tom
CityClerk
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Item Number: 3.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
May 6, 2025
Work Session Minutes: April 15
Attachments: Work Session Minutes: April 15
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-04 CITY OF IOWA CITY
.'E RAN D M M � LI M
Date: April 23, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 15, 2025 — 4:00 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague, Weilein
Staff: Fruin, O'Brien, Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Vargas, Varley, Knoche, Havel, Sovers,
Davies, Fleagle, Ogden, Lyon, 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 [April 3, April 101
➢ April
1. (IP2 — March 2025 Building Statistics) Councilor Moe noted building permit activity
increased, but very few permits were for new housing construction. Moe stated the
community was expected to grow significantly by 2050 and the current housing
development is falling short of the pace needed to meet future demands.
➢ April 10
1. (IP5 — Pending City Council Work Session Topics) Councilor Moe suggested
reviewing the mobile crisis response program as ARPA funding nears its end. City
Manager Fruin provided information.
Action: Staff will coordinate availability with CommUnity and schedule a work session
presentation on alternative crisis response.
2. (IP6 — Memo from City Clerk: Joint Entities Meeting Agenda Items for April 21) Mayor
Teague requested items for the joint meeting agenda from Council members.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: No agenda items will be submitted for the upcoming Joint Entities meeting;
however the intention will be to consider adding a topic related to alternative crisis
response for the July 2025 meeting.
3. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
Ava Martinez, USG Alternate Liaison, presented updates.
April 15, 2025
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4. HeartSafe Community Campaign Update
James Merchant, Chair of Rotary -Kerber Heartsafe Community Campaign, and Dr. Dianne
Atkins, Member of the Campaign Committee, presented a PowerPoint on the following:
• Objectives
• Cardiac Arrest Data
• Power of a Minute
• Mission Statement
• Chain of Survival
• PulsePoint Respond App
• AED Locations
• Library CPR/AED Program
• Community Training
• Action Items
5. 21 S. Linn Discussion
Councilor Alter and Councilor Moe recused themselves from the discussion.
City Manager Fruin presented a PowerPoint and provided an update on the 21 South Linn
redevelopment project. After purchasing the property in 2023, the city launched a public
engagement and planning process in early 2024. A Request for Proposals (RFP) was
issued in September 2024. Fruin reviewed the RFP approval criteria, the review process,
and gave a brief summary of the following two development proposals that remain under
consideration: Proposal 1 — Grand Rail Team and Proposal 2 — Iceberg Team (merged with
Salida Partners), noting the key differences.
Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views.
Action: Staff will follow-up with the two development teams to gain clarity on their financial
proposal, affordable housing intentions, and first floor flexibility.
6. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions, and committees.
Adjourn 5:15 p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
May 6, 2025
Formal Summary of Minutes: April 15
Attachments: Formal Summary of Minutes: April 15
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Summary of Minutes
April 15, 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, Weilein. Staff members
present: Fruin, O'Brien, Lehmann, Goers, Dulek, Grace, Vargas, Knoche,
Havel, Sovers, Harland, Seydell Johnson, Sitzman, Russett, Schaefer,
Davies, Ogden, Nagle-Gamm.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a Arbor Day
Julie Seydell Johnson, Parks and Recreation Director, accepting.
2.b Day of (NO) Silence
Doug Kollasch, Human Rights Commission Chair, accepting.
2.c Fair Housing Month
Kathryn Davis, board member of the Johnson County Affordable Housing
Coalition, accepting.
2.d Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Alta Medea, Director of Community Engagement, Domestic Violence Intervention
Program & Rape Victim Advocacy Program (DVIP & RVAP), accepting
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)
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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 Inc.(LC0029271), dba
Sams Pizza IC, Inc., 441 S. Gilbert St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for PC Iowa City, LLC, (LC0048239),
dba The Stuffed Olive, 121 E. College St.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for PC Iowa City, LLC, (LC0048238),
dba Double Tap, 121 1/2 E. College St.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Ramen Belly, LLC, (LC0047014),
dba Ramen Belly, 1010 Martin St.
5. Outdoor Service Area for Ramen Belly, LLC, (LC0047014), dba Ramen
Belly, 1010 Martin St.
6. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Column, lnc.(LC9036905), 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.,(L00046317) 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. 1st Ave.
6. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
6.a 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.
6.b Resolution approving an agreement with the Downtown District to allow
the sale and possession of beer and wine during the Block Party.
(Resolution 25-81)
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6.c Resolution approving an agreement with Iowa City Downtown District to allow
for the consumption and possession of alcohol on a portion of the 200 block
of N. Linn Street. (Resolution 25-82)
6.d 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. (Resolution 25-83)
6.e 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. (Resolution 25-84)
6.f Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) new Vermeer
Compost Turner for Landfill Operations. (Resolution 25-85)
6.g Resolution Amending and Adopting FY2025 Interfund Transfers.
(Resolution 25-86)
6.h Resolution Adopting FY2026 Interfund Transfers. (Resolution 25-87)
6.i 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. (Resolution 25-88)
7. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
7.a 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 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 25-89)
End of Consent Calendar
The following individual appeared: Mark Pries, regarding item 4.b, recommendation form
the Human Rights Commission in the minutes of February 25. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Councilor Moe, item 6.e, Taft Avenue Reconstruction project, asked for the timeframe of the
project. City Manager Fruin provided information. Councilor Moe, item 6.i, 2025 GO Bond
Bidding Procedure, noted the bond markets and asked what it meant for the City if there was
a bad bond bid and how it would impact the budget. City Manager Fruin provided information.
Councilor Weilein, item 6.a, AFSCME Tentative Agreement, asked if outside counsel is
procured by the City for wage negotiations. City Manager Fruin provided information.
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Motion to approve Consent calendar, Items 3-7. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: John Kalohn - JC Livable Communities,
Emma Denney.
9. Planning & Zoning Matters
9.a 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)(Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration . Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 25-4951. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Michael Welch - Shoemaker & Haaland.
Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.b 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)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
PowerPoint. John Marner, MMS Consultants, representing the developer appeared.
Motion to give First consideration . Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.c 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)
The public hearing was continued. Senior Planner Russett presented a PowerPoint.
Individual Council members asked questions. City Attorney Goers and City Manager
Fruin provided additional information. John Marner, MMS Consultants, representing
the developer appeared. The following individuals Appeared: Matthieu Biger, Audrey
Bahrick, Sharon DeGraw, Zach Johnston.
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Motion to accept correspondence from Sharon DeGraw. Moved by Joshua Moe,
seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to defer first consideration to 5/06/25. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Audrey Bahrick (x2) and protest of
rezoning petitions. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.d Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, and Title 15, Land Subdivision,
to adjust standards, increase flexibility, and clarify language related to form -
based zones and standards (REZ25.0002).
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked questions. Urban Planner Schaefer
provided additional information. The following individuals appeared: Emma Denney,
Gina Landau - Navigate Homes, John Balmer, Matthieu Biger, Nancy Bird - President of
Greater Iowa City Inc., Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give First consideration . Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.a Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of 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.
A public hearing was held. Senior Engineer Harland presented a
PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked questions.
Motion to approve Resolution 25-90. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.b 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.
A public hearing was held. Senior Engineer Harland presented a
PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked questions. Public Works
Director provided additional information.
Motion to approve Resolution 25-91. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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10.c Resolution authorizing the filing of the Consolidated Transit Funding
Application for Iowa City Transit with the Iowa Department of
Transportation for FY2026 State Transit Assistance and Federal Transit
Administration Funding.
A public hearing was held. Transportation Director Nagle-Gamm
presented information. Individual Council members asked questions.
Motion to approve Resolution 25-92. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.d A resolution amending the current budget for fiscal year ending June 30,
2025.
A public hearing was held. City Manager Fruin presented a PowerPoint on items
104 10.e, 101, 10.h. Individual Council members asked questions.
Motion to approve Resolution 25-93. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.e Resolution adopting the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2026.
A public hearing was held. Presentation was given with item 10.d. The following
individuals appeared: John Balmer, Megan Vollenweider, Kellen ?, Emma Denney,
Bellona Allou, Nix Slater -Scott, Maeve Reynan, Jay Honohan, Monte ?, John Tykol.
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin and
Finance Director Davies provided additional information.
Motion to approve Resolution 25-94. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (4 Ayes) Bergus, Salih, Weilein voting no.
Motion to amend Page 8 of the Budget approval document (included in the packet),
Police Department line from $17,520,200 to $16,644,190. Moved by Laura Bergus,
seconded by Oliver Weilein. Motion Failed. (3 Ayes) Alter, Harmsen, Moe,
Teague voting no.
Motion to amend to add $880,000 to the budget in support of a Counselor at the
JECC, Downtown Liaisons, or an on -call nurse practitioner within the crisis hotline.
Moved by Oliver Weilein, seconded by. Motion Lack of Second.
Motion to accept correspondence from Jay Honohan, Bill Bywater. Moved by
Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.f Ordinance amending Title 3, Entitled "Finances, Taxation And Fees," Chapter
4, Entitled "Schedule Of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, And Penalties".
A public hearing was held. Presentation was given with item 10.d. Individual Council
members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
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Motion to give First consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.g Ordinance Amending Title 9, Entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter
4, Entitled "Parking Regulations," Section 1 Entitled "Parking Prohibited in
Specified 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)
City Attorney Goers presented information. Individual Council members asked
questions. City Manager Fruin and Transportation Director Nagle-Gamm
provided additional information.
Motion to give First consideration . Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.h Resolution approving the three-year Financial Plan for the City of Iowa
City, Iowa, and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan.
A public hearing was held. Presentation was given with item 10.d.
Motion to approve Resolution 25-95. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Council Committee Appointments
11.a Better Together 2030 Board (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.
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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.
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 Sheriffs 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 (11)
2024-2025 appointee -Teague
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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 8, Convention Bureau (1)
2024-2025 appointee - Teague
Comment: CVB by-laws require that the City's representative be the Mayor.
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 Emernencv 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 0 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
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conference call to discuss lobbying strategies and there is one annual meeting
scheduled around participants' availability.
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.
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
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designees. The Board meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at 4:00 pm (no meetings
in December ... and July) and the meeting location varies.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Councilor Weilein to the Economic Development Committee and
remove Mayor Pro Tern Salih. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Laura Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to appoint Councilor Weilein to the Rules Committee and remove Councilor
Harmsen. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7
Ayes)
Motion to appoint Councilor Weilein to the Metropolitan Planning Organization of
Johnson County (MPOJC). Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Laura Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
12.a Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1, 2025 -
June 30, 2029 (Term expires for Chris Lawrence).
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).
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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
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming
meetings, community events, and items of interest.
14. Report on Items from City Staff
15. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn 11:24 PM. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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