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Summary of Minutes
May 20, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council formal meeting, held at City Hall - Emma J. Harvat Hall,
410 E. Washington St., Mayor Pro Tern Salih presiding. Council members
present: Alter (Present for item 9.a via Zoom), Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih,
Teague (via Zoom), Weilein. Staff members present: Fruin, Lehmann, O'Brien,
Goers, Caro, Havel, Sovers, Nagle-Gamm Fleagle, Kubly, Hightshoe, Sitzman.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Karen Greenleaf, accepting.
3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Special Formal Summary of Minutes: May 6
3.b Work Session Minutes: May 6
3.c Formal Summary of Minutes: May 6
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Climate Action Commission: April 7
4.b Parks & Recreation Commission: April 9
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 Summer of the Arts, Inc., dba
Iowa City Jazz Festival, 9 S. Clinton St.
2. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Summer of the Arts, Inc.,
dba Iowa Arts Festival, 9 N. Clinton St.
3. Class E Retail Alcohol License for G & M Sarsa LLC, dba Hawks
Mighty Mart, Hawks Mighty Mart, 504 E. Burlington St.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Izzy's Busy Kitchen LLC,
dba Sanctuary Pub, 405 S. Gilbert St.
5. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Big Grove Iowa City L.L.C.,
dba Big Grove Iowa City, 1001 S. Clinton St.
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5.b Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class F Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Lodge No 1096 Loyal Order
of Moose (LF0001225), dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge Number 1096,
3151 Hwy 6 E.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for GFP, Inc. (LC0025864), dba Wig &
Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 W.
3. Outdoor Service Area for GFP, Inc. (LC0025864), dba Wig & Pen
Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 W.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Christian Retirement Services, Inc.
(LC0041694), dba Oaknoll Retirement Residence, 735 George St.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for La Unica Grocery and Restaurant
Inc. (LC0051217), dba La Unica Grocery and Restaurant Inc., 1029 S.
Riverside Dr.
6. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Weekes-Van Eck Post #3949
Veterans of Foreign Wars (LC0028665), dba Weeks -Van Eck Post # 3949
Veterans of Foreign Wars
7. Outdoor Service Area for Weekes-Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of
Foreign Wars (LC0028665), dba Weeks -Van Eck Post # 3949 Veterans of
Foreign Wars
8. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Roy L Chopek/WalterL'Bud' oft, Post
No 17 Departm (LC0037707), dba American Legion, Roy L. Chopek Post
17, 3016 Muscatine Avenue
9. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Hartig Drug Company
(LE0000886), dba Hartig Drug Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd.
10. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Walgreen Co. (LE0002175),
dba Walgreens, 2214 Muscatine Ave.
11. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Lodge No 590 B.P.O. Elks
of U.S.A. (LC0002224), dba B.P.O. Elks #590, 637 Foster Rd.
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 Iowa Code 453E.3.
(Resolution 25-109)
6. Consent Calendar- Resolutions and Motions
6.a Resolution appointing U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association of
St. Paul, Minnesota, to serve as Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer
Agent, approving the Paying Agent and Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent
Agreement and authorizing the execution of the Agreement.
(Resolution 25-110)
6.b Resolution Authorizing and Providing for the Issuance of $14,535,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2025, and Levying a Tax to Pay Said Bonds;
Approval of the Tax Exemption Certificate and Continuing Disclosure
Certificate. (Resolution 25-111)
6.c Resolution approving an agreement with Summer of the Arts, Inc. to allow the
sale, consumption, and possession of beer and wine on City streets during
Arts Fest and Jazz Fest. (Resolution 25-112)
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6.d Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the
City Clerk to attest Amendment No. 2 to the May 2, 2023 Consultant
Agreement by and between the City of Iowa City and Strand Associates, Inc.,
of Madison, Wisconsin to provide bidding and construction phase services for
the Wastewater Treatment Facility Digester Complex Rehabilitation - Phase 1
Project. (Resolution 25-113)
6.e Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the FY
2026 28E Agreement between the City of Iowa City and Johnson County for
the Mobility Coordinator position. (Resolution 25-114)
6.f Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the
FY2026 — FY2028 Agreement between the City of Iowa City and the City of
University Heights for the provision of transit service within the
corporate limits of University Heights. (Resolution 25-115)
6.g Resolution supporting the submission of an Iowa Economic Development
Authority (IEDA) application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program
by Rollos Gatos, LLC. (Resolution 25-116)
6.h Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the 2025 Pavement
Rehabilitation Project. (Resolution 25-117)
6.i Resolution accepting payment of $300.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to
hearing from Casey's #2781. (Resolution 25-118)
6.j Resolution accepting payment of $1,500.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to
hearing from Casey's #4367. (Resolution 25-119)
6.k Resolution accepting payment of $300.00 civil penalty and waiver of right
to hearing from Casey's #4369. (Resolution 25-120)
6.1 Resolution accepting payment of $300.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to
hearing from Hy-Vee Food Store #1. (Resolution 25-121)
7. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
7.a Motion setting a public hearing for June 3, 2025 to consider an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 2.69 acres of land located North of
E. Foster Rd. between N. Dubuque Street and Prairie du Chien Rd. from
High Density Single -Family Residential with a Planned Development
Overlay (OPD/RS-12) zone to High Density Single -Family Residential IRS-
12) zone. (REZ25-0005)
7.b Motion setting a public hearing for June 3, 2025 to consider an
ordinance rezoning approximately 2.69 acres of land located South of E.
Foster Rd. between N. Dubuque Street and Prairie du Chien Rd. from
High Density
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Single -Family Residential (RS-12) zone to High Density Single -Family
Residential with a Planned Development Overlay (OPDIRS-12) zone.
(REZ25.0006)
7.c Resolution setting a public hearing on June 3, 2025 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the 2025 Water Pavement Patching
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 25-122)
7.d Resolution setting a public hearing on June 3, 2025 on plans, specifications
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Wastewater Treatment
Facility Digester Complex Rehabilitation - Phase 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.
(Resolution 25-123)
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to give Consent calendar, Items 3-7. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Martha Norbeck, Sharon DeGraw, Mary Gravitt
9. Planning & Zoning Matters
9.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 (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)
(Second Consideration)
The following individuals appeared: Audrey Bahrick, Sharon DeGraw, Mark Grulke,
Sandy Berto, Anna BlaeDel. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Salih voting no.
Motion to accept correspondence from Audrey Bahrick and James Davies. Moved
by Laura Bergus, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.a Ordinance amending Title 3, Entitled "Finances, Taxation And Fees,"
Chapter 4, Entitled "Schedule Of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, And
Penalties". (Pass and Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 25-4955 . Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
10.b Resolution approving an application to the Iowa Economic
Development Authority for State CDBG-CV funds.
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Kubly presented a PowerPoint. The following
individuals appeared: Crissy Canganelli, Executive Director Shelter House.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve (Resolution 25-124). Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
10.c Resolution assessing $1500.00 civil penalty and thirty -day retail
cigarette permit suspension against Casey's General Store #2761.
City Attorney Goers provided information for items 10.c - 10.g. Sargent Ties
provided additional information. Individual Council members asked questions and
expressed their views.
Motion to approve (Resolution 25-125). Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
10.d Resolution assessing $300.00 civil penalty against Essentials Vape and
Smoke Shop.
Motion to approve (Resolution 25-126). Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
10.e Resolution assessing $300 civil penalty against Hawkeye Smoke and Liquor.
Motion to approve (Resolution 25-127). Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
10.f Resolution assessing $300.00 civil penalty against The Crown Liquor.
Motion to approve (Resolution 25-128). Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
10.g Resolution assessing $300 civil penalty against The Smokin Outlet
Tobacco and Vapor Shop.
Motion to approve (Resolution 25-129). Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Oliver
Weilein. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
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11. Council Appointments
11.a Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term (July 1, 2025 -
June 30, 2029) (Term expires for Chris Lawrence). Correspondence included
in Council packet.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Chris Lawrence. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Oliver
Weilein. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
Motion to accept correspondence from Judith Pfohl . Moved by Laura Bergus,
seconded by Oliver Weilein. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
11.b 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).
Individual Council members expressed their views and asked questions. City
Attorney Goers provided information.
Motion to appoint Audrey Moeller and Melissa Jensen. Moved by Laura Bergus,
seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
11.c Historic Preservation Commission (At -Large) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028) (Term expires for Jordan Sellergren).
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Austin Curfman. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Oliver
Weilein. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
11.d 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).
Individual Council members asked questions. City Attorney Goers provided
information. No appointment made, vacancy will be reposted.
11.e Housing & Community Development Commission - Two vacancies to fill
unexpired terms, upon appointment — June 30, 2026 (James Pierce and
Kiran Patel resigned). [Deferred from April 1, 2025.] Staff is requesting
deferral to June 17, 2025.
City Attorney Goers provided information.
Motion to defer items 11.e and 11.f to June 17, 2025. Moved by Joshua Moe,
seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
11.f Housing & Community Development Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-
year terms (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028) (Terms expire for Maryann Dennis and
Horacio Borgen). Staff is requesting deferral to June 17, 2025.
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11.g 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).
Motion to appoint Kelcey Patrick-ferree, Cory Schweigel-skeers and Kalmia Strong.
Moved by Oliver Weilein, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Alter absent.
Motion to accept correspondence. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
11.h Planning & Zoning Commission - Two vacancies to fill five-year terms (July 1
2025 - June 30, 2030) (Terms expire for Susan Craig and Michael Hensch).
Motion to appoint Kaleb Beining and David Davies. Moved by Joshua Moe,
seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
12. Announcement of Vacancies - New
12.a Community Police Review Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2027 (Jerri MacConnell resigned).
Correspondence included in Council packet.
Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - December 31, 2025 (Idriss Abdullahi resigned).
Correspondence included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Motion to accept correspondence from Jerri McConnell and Idriss Abdullahi. Moved
by Oliver Weilein, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter
absent.
13. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
13.a Public Art Advisory Committee (Art or Design Professional) - One vacancy to
fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2025 (Jeremy
Endsley resigned).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 10, 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 (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).
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.
14. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
15. Report on Items from City Staff
16. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn 7:45 p.m. Moved by Laura Ba)PrTem
, seconded by Oliver Weilein.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
Mayor
De uty City Clerk
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Item Number: 3.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
May 20, 2025
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Summary of Minutes
May 6, 2025
Iowa City City Council special formal meeting, 3:00 p.m. held at City Hall — Emma J.
Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington Street. Mayor Teague presiding. Council members
present: Alter, Bergus, Moe, Salih, Teague, Weilein. Staff members present: Fruin,
Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Caro. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were affirmative and
unanimous.
Moved by Alter, seconded by Salih, to adjourn to executive session to discuss the
purchase or sale of particular real estate where premature disclosure could be reasonably
expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or
reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property. The minutes and
the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (Real Estate) shall be available
for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 3:03 p.m.
Council returned to open session 3:46 p.m.
Moved by Weilein, seconded by Bergus, to adjourn special meeting 3:49 p.m.
Mazahir Salih, Mayor Pro Tom
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Kellie K, Grace, City Clerk
Item Number: 3.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
May 20, 2025
Work Session Minutes: May 6
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-04 CITY OF IOWA CITY
.'E RAN D M M � LI M
Date: May 12, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, May 6, 2025 — 3:50 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen (4:38 p.m. via Zoom, 5:12 p.m. in person), Moe, Salih,
Teague, Weilein
Staff: Fruin, Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Caro, Varley, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Davies,
Fleagle, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Russett
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Mayor Teague noted discussion for items 1 and 2 on the work session agenda would be
delayed until 4:00 p.m. until members of the Planning & Zoning Commission arrived.
3. Clarification of Agenda Items
• [6.h]... Animal Shelter — Training Annex Project... Councilor Alter stated she would like
to make a comment at the formal meeting on the item.
4. Information Packet Discussion [April 3, April 101
➢ April 17 — No discussion.
➢ April24
1. (IP3 — Joint Entities Meeting Minutes: January 13) Councilor Moe noted there were
errors in the minutes and he had notified the entity and there will be corrected
minutes for the next Joint Entities meeting.
➢ May 1
1. (IP6 — Memo from Assistant City Manager: Facility Reserve and Affordable Housing
Fund) Councilor Moe thanked staff for the memo which he found very informative.
6. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions, and committees.
(Break 3:55 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.)
1. Rezoning — N. Governor St. (Joint meeting with the Planning & Zoning Commission)
Mayor Teague reviewed the process requiring a joint meeting with the Planning & Zoning
Commission (P&Z) and asked the members to share information regarding their discussion
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of N. Governor St. during the P&Z review process. Individual Commission members
expressed their views. Individual Council members asked questions.
2. Comprehensive Plan Update (Joint meeting with the Planning & Zoning Commission)
(Councilor Alter Harmsen joined the discussion via Zoom at 4:38 p.m.)
Christopher Shires — Confluence Planning & Design and Jared Gulbranson — Transportation
Planner with WSP presented a PowerPoint on the following:
• Project Scope + Schedule Overview
• Physical Profile
• Community Profile
• What's Next
Individual Council members asked questions.
7. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates
Shefa'a Tawil, USG Senator, presented a resolution passed by the USG Senate regarding
the establishment of MENA (Middle Eastern and North African) Heritage Month and
requested a proclamation.
Action: Mayor Teague will work directly with USG on their proclamation request.
5. 21 S. Linn Discussion
Councilor Alter and Councilor Moe recused themselves from the discussion.
(Councilor Alter Harmsen joined the discussion in person at 5:12 p.m.)
City Manager Fruin provided an update on the project and summarized the memo (IP3)
included in the May 1 Information packet noting the Iceberg Salta team had withdrawn from
the process. With only the Grand Rail team remaining, which includes partners Urban Acres
and OPN Architects, Fruin stated the project would be moving to the next stage: negotiating
the details of a purchase agreement for the property. This upcoming phase will be complex,
requiring significant time and financial investment from both Grand Rail and city staff. Fruin
emphasized the importance of understanding the Council's expectations before moving
forward and invited questions, noting that Grand Rail representatives were present to
respond.
Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views. Mike Bales with
Urban Acres and part of the Grand Rail team provided additional information.
Action: Staff will assume the lead on the next steps with 21 S. Linn Street.
Adjourn 5:37 p.m.
Item Number: 3.c.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
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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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